Honda Civic 5 Owners Manual

This owner’s manual should be considered a permanent part of the vehicle and should remain with the vehicle when it
is sold.
The inf ormation and specif ications included in this publication were in ef f ect at the time of approval f or printing.
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change specif ications or design at any time
without notice and without incurring any obligation whatsoever.
Although this manual is applicable to both right-hand and lef t-hand drive models,...

One of the best ways to enhance the enjoyment of your new vehicle is to
read this manual. In it, you will learn how to operate its driving controls and
convenience items. Af terwards, keep this owner’s manual in your vehicle so
youcanrefertoitatanytime.
Maintaining your vehicle according to the schedules given in this manual or
the separate service inf ormation booklet helps to keep your driving trouble-
f ree while it preserves your investment. When your vehicle needs
maintenance, keep in mind that your...

Your vehicle is equipped with several devices commonly ref erred to as Event Data Recorders. They record various
types of real time vehicle data such as SRS airbag deployment and SRS system components f ailure.
This data belongs to the vehicle owner and may not be accessed by anyone else except as legally required or with the
permission of the vehicle owner.
However this data may be accessed by Honda, its authorised dealers and authorised repairers, employees,
representatives and contractors only f or...

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is very important. And operating this
vehicle safely is an important
responsibility.
To help you make inf ormed
decisions about saf ety, we have
provided operating procedures and
other inf ormation on labels and in
this manual. This inf ormation alerts
you to potential hazards that could
hurt you or others.
Of course, it is not practical or
possible to warn you about all the
hazards associated with operating or
maintaining your vehicle. You must...

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Turn to the beginning of each section f or a complete list of subjects.
Explains the purpose of each
instrument panel indicator,
message and symbol on the multi-
inf ormation display, gauge, and
how to use the controls on the
dashboard and steering column.The proper way to start the engine,
shif t the transmission, and park;
plus what you need to know if
you’re planning to tow a trailer.
The maintenance schedule shows
you when you need to take your
vehicle to the dealer. There is also
a list of things to...

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If equipped :
Your Vehicle at a Glance
2
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES (P.155)
(P.175) Left-hand drive type
FUEL FILL DOOR
RELEASE HANDLE
BONNET RELEASE
HANDLEMULTI-INFORMATION
DISPLAY
Vehicle without navigation system is shown.SUNSHADE SWITCH CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM
INSIDE MIRROR (P.91)
(P.197, 203)(P.177)
(P.179) DRIVER’S FRONT
AIRBAG
AUXILIARY INPUT JACK (P.316)i-SHIFT
ACCESSORY POWER
SOCKETMANUAL
TRANSMISSION
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
(P.245, 254, 293, 302) USB ADAPTER CABLE SOCKET MIRROR...

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If equipped Only on vehicles equipped with navigation system, ref er to the navigation system manual.
To use the horn, press the centre pad of the steering wheel. 1:
3: 2:
Your Vehicle at a Glance
3
Left-hand drive type
ENGINE START BUTTON
Vehicle without navigation system is shown.WINDSCREEN WIPERS/
WASHERS INSTRUMENT PANEL
BRIGHTNESS
CIGARETTE LIGHTER HORNHAZARD WARNING
BUTTON
REMOTE AUDIO CONTROLS
(P.315)
HANDS-FREE TELEPHONE
SYSTEM BUTTONS
VOICE CONTROL...

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If equipped :
Your Vehicle at a Glance
4
FUEL FILL DOOR
RELEASE HANDLE POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCHMIRROR CONTROLS CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM Right-hand drive type
BONNET RELEASE
HANDLE (P.12, 28)
i-SHIFTSUNSHADE SWITCH
HAZARD
WARNING
BUTTON
Vehicle without navigation system is shown.PASSENGER’S
FRONT AIRBAG
(P.12, 28) CLOCK
AUDIO SYSTEMMULTI-INFORMATION
DISPLAY INSIDE MIRROR
DRIVER’S FRONT
AIRBAG
MANUAL
TRANSMISSION
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
AUXILIARY INPUT JACK...

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If equipped Only on vehicles equipped with navigation system, ref er to the navigation system manual.
To use the horn, press the centre pad of the steering wheel. 1:
2:
3:
Your Vehicle at a Glance
5
Right-hand drive type
HAZARD WARNING BUTTONWINDSCREEN
WIPERS/WASHERS
ENGINE START
BUTTON mph to km/h
CHANGE BUTTON
MULTI-INFORMATION
BUTTONS
CIGARETTE
LIGHTER INSTRUMENT PANEL
BRIGHTNESSREAR WINDOW DEMISTER/
HEATED MIRROR
HORN
Vehicle without navigation system is shown....