Honda Civic 5 Owners Manual

							The f ront beverage holder is in the
centre console compartment. To use
thebeverageholder,slidethelid
backward, and move the partition
f orward until it stops.
Be caref ul when you are using the
beverage holders. A spilled liquid
that is very hot can scald you or your
passengers. Liquid can also spill
f rom the door pocket beverage
holders when you open or close thedoors. Use only resealable
containers in the door pockets.
Spilled liquids can damage the
upholstery, carpeting, and electrical
components in the interior.
The rear seat also has a beverage
holder in the centre armrest. To use
it, pivot the armrest down. There is a partition in the
compartment. Slide it backward to
use the compartment as a storage
space. You can also remove the
ashtray by pulling it straight up to
extend the compartment.
To close the compartment, slide the
lid f orward.
On vehicles with rear seat armrest
Beverage Holders
Interior Convenience Items
Inst rument s and Cont rols186
BEVERAGE HOLDERS Front
Rear
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							Your vehicle has one or two
accessory power sockets depending
on the model. One is on the lef t side
in the luggage area and the other is
in the console compartment.
This socket is intended to supply
power f or 12 volt DC accessories
that are rated 120 watts or less (10
amps).To use it, the ignition switch must be
in the ACCESSORY (I) or the ON
(II) position. It will not power an
automotive type cigarette lighter
element.
It is recommended that this
accessory socket is used f or genuine
Honda accessories.
Make sure to put the socket cover
back in place to prevent any small
foreign objects from getting into the
socket. A ccessory Power Socket
Interior Convenience Items
Inst rument s and Cont rols187
For some types
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							To use the sun visor, pull it down.
You can also use the sun visor at the
side window. Remove the support
rod f rom the clip and swing the sun
visor toward the side window.
Make sure you put the sun visor
back in place when you are getting
into or out of the vehicle. Touseacoathook,slideitout
slightly, then pull it down.
Make sure the coat hook is pulled up
when you are not using it. This hook
is not designed f or large or heavy
items. To open the centre pocket, pull up
the lid.Sun Visor Coat Hook Centre Pocket
Interior Convenience Items
Inst rument s and Cont rols188
COAT HOOK
SUN VISOR
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							You can also lower this lid to the
bottom of the storage area to extend
the luggage space. Open the lid, pull
it toward you f ully to disengage the
lid f rom the support rods, then lower
the lid on the bottom of the storage
area. There is a storage area under the
f loor in the luggage area. To keep
the lid open, hook the strap to the
anchor on the back of the luggage
area cover (if equipped).
On some types, the compact spare
tyre is stored in this area. Pull up the vanity mirror cover to use
it.
The lights come on when you pull up
the cover.
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On some typesOn vehicles with adjustable luggage area
f loor lid
Under-f loor Storage A rea Vanity Mirror
Interior Convenience Items
Inst rument s and Cont rols189
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							The ignition switch must be in the
ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position
for the cigarette lighter to work. To
heat up the lighter, push it in. It will
pop out when it is ready f or use. Do
not hold the lighter in while it is
heatingup,youcouldcauseitto
overheat. To lower the lid:
Interior Convenience Items
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Cigarette Lighter
190
CIGARETTE
LIGHTER
Pull out
the lid.
Lower
the lid.
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							Use the ashtray only f or cigarettes,
cigars, and other smoking materials.
To prevent a possible f ire and
damage to your vehicle, don’t put
paper or other things that can burn
in the ashtray. Open the front ashtray by lifting the
lid up. To remove the ashtray f or
emptying or making the
compartment bigger, open the
console compartment by sliding the
lid backwards, then lif t the ashtray
straight up. If youpushinthecigarettelighter
without the ignition switch in the
ACCESSORY (I) or the ON (II)
position, it will not pop out. To return
the cigarette lighter in place, you
must turn the ignition switch on. Do
not try to pull it out f orcibly.
Interior Convenience Items
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Ashtray
191
ASHTRAYASHTRAY
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							The f ront ceiling light has a two-
position switch. In the DOOR
position, the light comes on when
you open any door. In the OFF
position, the light does not come on.
To select the door position, push the
button to pop it out.
The f ront ceiling light also contains
two spotlights. Push the button next
to the light to turn it on and off. You
can use the spotlights at all times.The rear ceiling light has a three-
position switch; ON, Door Activated,
and OFF. In the Door Activated
(centre) position, the light comes on
when you: The f ront ceiling light (with the
switch in the DOOR position) also
comes on when you unlock the door
with the key or the remote
transmitter, and when you remove
the key from the ignition switch.
Interior Lights
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Ceiling L ights
192
OFFON DOOR ACTIVATED Rear
DOOR POSITION SELECT BUTTON Front
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							The courtesy light between the sun
visorscomesonwhenyouturnthe
position lights on. To adjust its
brightness, turn the instrument
panel brightness control knob on the
dashboard with the ignition switch in
the ON (II) position (see page ). The ignition switch light comes on
when you open the driver’s door, and
f ades out in about 30 seconds af ter
you close the door. Open any door.
After all the doors are closed tightly,
the f ront and rear ceiling lights dim
slightly, then f ade out in about 30
seconds.
If you leave any door open without
the key in the ignition switch, the
ceiling lights will go of f af ter 3
minutes.Remove the key from the ignition
switch. If you do not open a door,
the light f ades out in about 30
seconds.
Unlock the doors and the tailgate
with the key or remote transmitter.
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Interior Lights
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Courtesy L ight Ignition Switch L ight
193
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							On some types
In addition to the courtesy light on
the ceiling, the driver’s and f ront
passenger’s ambient f oot light comes
on.
Interior Lights
Inst rument s and Cont rols194
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							Î
ÎThe climate control system in your
vehicle provides a comfortable
driving environment in all weather
conditions.
Climate control system is standard
on some models.
The standard audio system on some
models has many f eatures. This
section describes those f eatures and
how to use them.
The security system helps to
discourage vandalism and thef t of
your vehicle.................................. Interf ace Dial . 196
........................ Vents and Heating . 197
............... Climate Control System . 203
Sunlight and Temperature
................................... Sensors . 219
................................ Audio System . 220
Audio System (on vehicles
..... without navigation system) . 221
Audio System (on vehicles with
................... navigation system) . 263
.................. Protecting Your Discs . 312
................ Remote Audio Controls . 315
...................... Auxiliary Input Jack . 316
.......................... Setting the Clock . 317
............................ Security System . 319
............................... Cruise Control . 322
................ Parking Sensor System . 325
... Hands-Free Telephone System . 330
Features
Features195
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