Honda Civic 7 Gen Manual

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Several warranties protect your new Honda. Read the warranty booklet
thoroughly so you understand the coverages and are aware of your rights
and responsibilities. As you read this manual, you will
find information that is preceded by
a symbol. This
inf ormation is intended to help you
avoid damage to your Honda, other
property, or the environment.
One of the best ways to enhance the enjoyment of your new Honda is to
read this manual. In it, you will learn how to operate its driving controls and...

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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.
You will f ind this important saf ety inf ormation in a variety of f orms,
including:
These signal words mean: preceded by a saf ety alert symbol and one of
three signal words: , , or .
such as Driver and Passenger Safety.
This entire book is f illed with important...

Turn to the beginning of each section f or a complete list of subjects.ID numbers, dimensions, capaci-
ties, and technical inf ormation.
How to order manuals and other
technical literature. A summary of the warranties
covering your new Honda, and
how to contact us f or any reason.
Ref er to your warranty manual f or
detailed inf ormation.
This section covers several
problems motorists sometimes
experience, and details how to
handle them. Tips on cleaning and protecting
your car. Also some things to look...

Your Car at a Glance
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This section gives you important
inf ormation about how to protect
yourself and your passengers. It
shows you how to use seat belts
properly. It explains your Supple-
mental Restraint System. And it tells
you how to properly restrain inf ants
andchildreninyourcar..........
Important Safety Precautions . 6
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Your Car’s Saf ety Features . 7
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Seat Belts . 8
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Airbags . 10
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Seats & Seat-Backs . 11...

Excessive speed is a major f actor in
crash injuries and deaths. Generally,
the higher the speed the greater the
risk, but serious accidents can also
occur at lower speeds. Never drive
f aster than is saf e f or current
conditions, regardless of the
maximum speed posted.
While airbags can save lives, they
can cause serious or fatal injuries to
occupants who sit too close to them,
or are not properly restrained.
Inf ants, young children, and short
adults are at the greatest risk. Be
sure to f ollow all...

Your car is equipped with many
features that work together to
protect you and your passengers
during a crash.
Some saf ety f eatures do not require
anyactiononyourpart.These
include a strong steel f ramework
that forms a safety cage around the
passenger compartment; f ront and
rear crush zones that are designed to
crumple and absorb energy during a
crash; a collapsible steering column;
and seat belt tensioners that
automatically tighten the front seat
belts in the event of a crash.
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Driver and...

Foryoursafety,andthesafetyof
your passengers, your car is
equipped with seat belts in all seating
positions.
These saf ety f eatures are designed
to reduce the severity of injuries in a
crash. However, you and your
passengers can’t take f ull advantage
of these saf ety f eatures unless you
remain sitting in a proper position
and
In f act, some saf ety
f eatures can contribute to injuries if
they are not used properly. Your seat belt system also
includes a light on the
instrument panel to remind you and...