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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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....

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...