Honda Civic 5 Owners Manual

							µIf either of the
f ront windows runs into any obstacle
while it is closing automatically, it
will stop, and then reverse direction.
To close the window, remove the
obstacle, then use the window switch
again.
The indicators inside the switches
come on when you turn the ignition
switch to the ON (II) position. When you push the MAIN switch in,
the switch is off, and the passengers’
windows cannot be raised or lowered.
To cancel this f eature, push on the
switch again to get it to pop out.
Keep the MAIN switch pushed in
whenyouhavechildreninthe
vehicle so they do not injure
themselves by operating the
windows unintentionally. To open or close the driver’s or the
f ront passenger’s window partially,
push down or pull back on the
window switch lightly and hold it.
The window will stop when you
release the switch.Auto reverse stops sensing when the
window is almost closed. You should
always check that all passengers and
objects are away from the window
bef ore closing it.
Power Windows
Inst rument s and Cont rols
AUTO REVERSE
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							Both of the f ront and rear sunshades
can be opened. The f ront sunshade
is rolled up in the centre holder f rom
f ront to rear, and the rear sunshade
from rear to front at the same time.
Use the switch on the f ront ceiling to
operate the sunshades. You must
turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position to operate the
sunshades.To open the sunshades, push on the
rear of the switch and hold it.
Release the switch when the
sunshades reach the desired position.
Push on the front of the switch and
hold it to close them. Release the
switch to stop the operation.Always take the ignition
key with you whenever you leave the
vehicle alone (with other occupants).
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Sunshades (For some types)
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Opening or closing the
sunshade on someone’s
hands or fingers may cause
injury.
Make sure all hands and
fingers are clear of the
sunshade before opening or
closing it.
WARNING:
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							µµTo open the sunshades
fully, push on the rear of the switch
f irmly, then release it. The
sunshades automatically open all the
way. To stop the sunshades f rom
opening, push on the switch brief ly.
To close the sunshade f ully, push on
the front of the switch firmly, then
release it. The sunshades
automatically close all the way. To
stop the sunshades f rom closing,
push on the switch brief ly.
To open or close the sunshades
partially, push on the rear or f ront of
the sunshade switch lightly and hold
it. The sunshade will stop when you
release the switch.If either of the
f ront and rear sunshades runs into
anyobstaclewhiletheyareclosing
automatically, each sunshade will
reverse direction and then stop. To
close the sunshades, remove the
obstacle, then use the sunshade
switch again.
Auto reverse stops sensing when
each sunshade is almost closed. You
should always check that all
passengers and objects are away
f rom the sunshades bef ore closing
them.The sunshades have a key-of f delay.
You can still open and close the
sunshades f or up to 10 minutes af ter
you turn of f the ignition switch. The
key-of f delay cancels as soon as you
open either f ront door.
Sunshades (For some types)
Inst rument s and Cont rols
AUTO AUTO REVERSE
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							Keeptheinsideandoutsidemirrors
clean and adjusted f or best visibility.
Be sure to adjust the mirrors bef ore
you start driving.
The inside mirror has day and night
positions. The night position reduces
glare f rom headlights behind you.
Flip the tab on the bottom edge of
the mirror to select the day or night
position.There is also a sensor on the back of
the mirror. Items hung on the mirror
may block this sensor and af f ect its
perf ormance.
The inside mirror can automatically
darken to reduce glare. To turn on
this feature, press the button on the
bottom of the mirror. The AUTO
indicator comes on as a reminder.
When it is on, the mirror darkens
when it senses the headlights of a
vehicle behind you, then returns to
normal visibility when the lights are
gone. Press the button again to turn
of f this f eature.On some types
Mirrors
Inst rument s and Cont rols179
TABSENSOR INDICATOR
AUTO BUTTON
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							Turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position.
Move the selector switch to L (lef t
side) or R (right side).Push the appropriate edge of the
adjustment switch to move the
mirrorright,left,up,ordown.
When you f inish, move the
selector switch to the centre (off)
position. This turns of f the
adjustment switch to keep your
settings.
The outside mirrors are heated to
remove fog and frost. With the
ignition switch in the ON (II)
position, turn on the heaters by
pressing the rear window demister
button. The indicator in the button
comesonasareminder.Pressthe
button again to turn the heaters and
the demister off. 1.
2.3.
4. Adjusting the Power Mirrors Power Mirror Heaters
Mirrors
Inst rument s and Cont rols180
SELECTOR SWITCH
ADJUSTMENT SWITCHREAR WINDOW
DEMISTER/
HEATED MIRROR
BUTTON
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							Door mirrors can be f olded by the
f olding switch next to the selector
switch, which enables you to park
your vehicle in a limited parking
space easily. Make sure you fold out
the mirrors bef ore you start driving.
With the ignition switch in the ON
(II) position, press the f olding switch
to f old up both outside mirrors simul-
taneously. To f old out, press the
switch again.Never drive your vehicle with the
outside mirrors f olded. Folding Door Mirrors
(On some types)
Mirrors
Inst rument s and Cont rols181
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							Driving the vehicle with the parking
brake applied can damage the rear
brakes and hubs. A beeper will
sound if the vehicle is driven with
the parking brake on.
To apply the parking brake, pull the
lever up f ully. To release it, pull up
slightly, push the button, and lower
the lever. The parking brake
indicator on the instrument panel
should go out when the parking
brake is f ully released (see page ).You will also see the symbol ‘‘ ,’’
or this symbol with a ‘‘RELEASE
PARKING BRAKE’’ message on the
multi-inf ormation display.
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Parking Brake
Inst rument s and Cont rols182
PARKING BRAKE LEVER
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Interior Convenience Items
Inst rument s and Cont rols183
CIGARETTE
LIGHTER
: For some typesCOAT HOOK
CENTRE CONSOLEGLOVE BOX
ASHTRAY
UNDER-FLOOR
LUGGAGE AREABEVERAGE HOLDERSCENTRE POCKET SUN VISOR BEVERAGE HOLDER
BEVERAGE HOLDER
REAR ACCESSORY
POWER SOCKETVANITY MIRROR
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							Open the glove box by pulling the
handle to the centre console side.
Close it with a f irm push.
The glove box light comes on only
when the position lights are on.You can store beverage bottles and
cans in the glove box, and keep them
cool with the air conditioning system.
Tokeeptheinsideof theglovebox
cool, open the glove box, then open
theairventontheuppersideby
turning the dial anticlockwise. Turn
on the air conditioning (see pages
and ), and set the mode
controlto‘‘’’or‘‘’’
position.206 211 Glove Box
Cool Box
(On some t ypes)
Interior Convenience Items
Inst rument s and Cont rols184
An open glove box can cause
serious injury to your
passenger in a crash, even if
the passenger is wearing the
seat belt.
Always keep the glove box
closed while driving.
DIAL GLOVE BOXOpenClose
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							Thecentreconsolemain
compartment is under the armrest.
To use it, pull up on the lever and lif t
up the armrest.
The centre lower console
compartment can be used for the
beverage holders or as a storage
space. To open the compartment,
slide the lid backward. Your vehicle has a multi-function
centre console. It includes beverage
holders, storage compartments, an
armrest, a cigarette lighter, a
removable ashtray, and seat heaters
(if equipped). The cool air is diverted from the air
conditioning system into the glove
box through the air vent.
Use only resealable containers or
keep unopened cans in the glove box.
Spilled liquids can damage the
upholstery and electrical
components in the glove box and
insidethedashboard.Makesureto
close the air vent by turning the dial
clockwise when it is not used.
If you use the heating, the warmed
air is diverted into the glove box with
the air vent opened.
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Console Compart ment sCentre Console
Interior Convenience Items
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