Honda Civic 5 Owners Manual

This indicator has two f unctions:
When the def lation warning
system indicator in the instrument
panel is on, one of your vehicle’s
tyres may be underinf lated. You
will also see the symbol ‘‘ ’’ or
this symbol with a ‘‘CHECK TYRE
PRESSURE’’ message on the
multi-inf ormation display.
Youshouldstopandcheckyour
tyres as soon as possible, and
inf late them to the proper
pressure. If you think you can
saf ely drive a short distance to a
service station, proceed slowly to
the station, then inflate the tyre...

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The display shows the selectable
items. If you want to cancel
‘‘INITIALISATION,’’ select
‘‘CANCEL’’ by pressing the INFO
button, then press the SEL/
RESET button to set. The display
goes back to the ‘‘ ’’ display. If you want to initialise the
def lation warning system, enter
the customizing mode (see page
). Then, af ter pressing the
INFO button repeatedly until
‘‘ ’’ is displayed, press the
SEL/RESET button. You should initialise the def lation
warningsystemwhenyou:
Inf late the tyres to...

Af ter the initialisation is
completed, you will see the above
display f or a f ew seconds, then the
display goes back to the setting
display. At the same time, the
def lation warning system indicator
will go of f .If the initialisation is not
successf ul, you will see the above
display f or a f ew seconds, then the
display goes back to the setting
display. Repeat f rom step 3. To initialise the def lation warning
system, select ‘‘OK’’ by pressing
the INFO button, then press the
SEL/RESET button to set....

To exit the customizing mode,
selecttheexitmodeshownabove
by pressing the INFO button
repeatedly, f ollowed by the SEL/
RESET button. The display goes
back to the normal display.Af ter the initialisation, drive over
25 km/h (15 mph) f or about 10
minutes.
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Def lation Warning System
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Rain, f og, and snow conditions re-
quire a dif f erent driving technique
because of reduced traction and
visibility. Keep your vehicle well-
maintained and exercise greater
caution when you need to drive in
bad weather. The cruise control (on
some types) should not be used in
these conditions.Always drive
slower than you would in dry
weather. It takes your vehicle longer
to react, even in conditions that may
seem just barely damp. Apply
smooth, even pressure to all the
controls. Abrupt steering...

µµBeing able to see
clearly in all directions and being
visible to other drivers are important
in all weather conditions. This is
more dif f icult in bad weather. To be
seen more clearly during daylight
hours, turn on your headlights.
Inspect your windscreen wipers and
washers f requently. Keep the wind-
screen washer reservoir f ull of the
proper f luid. Have the windscreen
wiper blades replaced if they start to
streak the windscreen or leave parts
unwiped. Use the demister and air
conditioning (on...

Your vehicle has been designed
primarily to carry passengers and
their luggage. You can also use it to
tow a trailer if you caref ully observe
the load limits, use the proper
equipment, and f ollow the guidelines
in this section.
The total weight of the trailer and
towbar (with/without brakes) plus
its luggage must not exceed the
maximum towing weight. See page
.Thetrailernoseloadshouldnever
exceed 75 kg (165 lbs). This is the
amount of weight the trailer puts
on the towbar when it is f ully-
loaded. As...

For example, if the trailer and its
load weigh 225 kg (500 lbs), the
trailernoseloadshouldbe22.5kg
(50 lbs). Adjust trailer’s luggage to
change the trailer nose load. Start
by putting approximately
60 percent of the luggage toward
thefrontand40percenttoward
the rear. With a trailer package of
more than 750 kg (1,653 lbs), you
may need to adjust the luggage
weight toward the rear. Never
load the trailer so the back is
heavier than the front. This takes
weight of f your vehicle’s rear axle
and reduces...

Always use saf ety chains when you
tow a trailer. Make sure the chains
are secured to the trailer and towbar,
and that they cross under the trailer
nose and can catch the trailer if it
becomes unhitched. Leave enough
slack to allow the trailer to turn
corners easily, but do not let the
chains drag on the ground.
If you are thinking of getting a trailer
that has brakes, be sure they are
electronically actuated. Do not
attempt to tap into your vehicle’s
hydraulic system. No matter how
successf ul it may...

Trailer lights and equipment must
comply with the country’s
regulations where you are driving.
Check the requirements f or the
areas where you plan to tow, and use
only equipment designed f or your
vehicle.
You can get an optional trailer
lighting connector f or your vehicle
f rom your dealer.
Since lighting and wiring vary by
trailer type and brand, you should
have a qualif ied technician install a
suitable connector between the
vehicle and the trailer. Improper
equipment or installation can cause...