Honda Civic 5 Owners Manual

The automatic lighting f eature is
controlledbyasensorlocatedonthe
windscreen near the rearview mirror.
Do not cover this sensor or spill
liquids on it.The rear f og light switch is located
next to the light control switch. You
can use the rear f og light when the
headlights are on (the light control
switch is in the position).To operate the rear f og light, turn
the switch up from the off ( )
position. The indicator in the
instrument panel comes on to
indicate that the rear fog light is on.
You can turn...

The f og light switch is located next
to the light control switch. You can
control the f ront f og lights with this
switch when the light control switch
is in the or position.
You can also use the rear fog light
when the light control switch is in
the position or the f ront f og
lights are turned on.You can turn of f the rear f og light
with the headlights on by turning the
switch down again.
You can turn of f the rear f og light
with the front fog lights on by
turning the switch up again.The f ront and...

To reduce glare at night, the
instrument panel illumination dims
when you turn the light switch to the
or position.
You can adjust the brightness to the
desired level with the headlight
switch of f , and also with the
headlight switch on. Both settings
will remain at those levels until you
change them.
Each display (upper and lower) will
illuminate with reduced brightness
when you unlock and open the
driver’s door, then go to normal
brightness when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position.
If...

The rear window demister will clear
fog, frost, and thin ice from the
window. Turn the ignition switch to
the ON (II) position. Push the
demister button to turn it on and of f .
The indicator in the button comes on
to show the demister is on. It shuts
of f when you turn of f the ignition
switch. You have to turn the
demister on again when you restart
the vehicle. Pushtheredbuttontoturnonthe
hazard warning lights (f our-way
f lashers). This causes all outside
turn signals and both turn indicators
in the...

The vertical angle of the headlights
(low beam) can be adjusted
according to the number of persons
andtheloadingweightinthe
luggage area.
Push the knob to pop it out, then
turn the knob to select an
appropriate angle of the headlights.
Af ter adjusting, push the knob back
in to prevent your setting f rom
accidentally changing.A driver or a driver and passenger
in the f ront seat.
Five persons in the f ront and rear
seats.
Five persons in the f ront and rear
seats and luggage in the luggage
area, within...

Make any steering wheel
adjustments before you start driving.
Make sure you have securely
locked the steering wheel in place
by trying to move it up, down, in,
and out.
Move the steering wheel up or
down, and in or out, so it points
toward your chest, not toward
your f ace. Make sure you can see
the instrument panel gauges and
indicators. Pull the lever under the steering
column all the way up.Push the lever down to lock the
steering wheel in position.
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Steering Wheel A djustments
Inst rument s...

These keys contain electronic
circuits that are activated by the
immobilizer system. They will not
work to start the engine if the
circuits are damaged.
Protect the keys f rom direct
sunlight, high temperature, and
high humidity.
Donotdropthekeysorsetheavy
objects on them.
Keep the keys away f rom liquids.
If they get wet, dry them
immediately with a sof t cloth. Two ignition keys come with your
vehicle. You should keep one of
them in a saf e place, away f rom the
vehicle, as a spare.
They f it all the...

If the system repeatedly does not
recognize the coding of your key,
contact your dealer.
Do not attempt to alter this system
or add other devices to it. Electrical
problems could result that may make
your vehicle inoperable.
If you have lost your key and cannot
start your engine, contact your
dealer.
(EU models)
EC Directives
This immobilizer system complies
with the R & TTE (Radio equipment
and Telecommunications Terminal
Equipment and the mutual
recognition of their conf ormity)
Directives. The...

µ
µ
µIf the f ront wheels are turned, the
anti-thef t lock may make it dif f icult
to turn the key. Firmly turn the
steering wheel to the lef t or right as
you turn the key.
You can
operate the audio system (on some
types) and the cigarette lighter in
this position.
This is the normal key
position when driving. Several of the
indicators on the instrument panel
come on as a test when you turn the
ignition switch f rom the
ACCESSORY (I) to the ON (II)
position.
On some types, the headlights come
on...

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You will hear a reminder beeper if
you leave the key in the ignition
switch in the LOCK (0) or the
ACCESSORY (I) position and open
the driver’s door. You will also see
the symbol ‘‘ ,’’ or the symbol
with an ‘‘IGNITION KEY’’ message
on the multi-information display.
Remove the key to turn off the
beeper and the warning symbol.
To lock the doors and the tailgate,
push the top of the master door lock
switch on the driver’s door, pull the
locktabrearwardonthedriver’s
door, or use the key on the...