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... how to www.helminc.com. 2002 Civic Coupe Online Reference Owner's Manual Contents Owner's Identification Form Introduction ...i A Few Words About Safety ...ii Your Car at a Glance ...2 Driver and Passenger Safety ...5 Proper use dashboard and steering column controls. For a printed owner's manual, click on cleaning and protecting your new Honda, and how to operate the climate...
... how to www.helminc.com. 2002 Civic Coupe Online Reference Owner's Manual Contents Owner's Identification Form Introduction ...i A Few Words About Safety ...ii Your Car at a Glance ...2 Driver and Passenger Safety ...5 Proper use dashboard and steering column controls. For a printed owner's manual, click on cleaning and protecting your new Honda, and how to operate the climate...
Owner's Manual
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...it is very important. You will find this important safety information in this manual. To help you don't follow instructions. You must use this car safely is filled with operating or maintaining your own good judgement. You CAN be HURT if you make informed decisions about all the ... and safely. This information alerts you to potential hazards that could hurt you or others , is not practical or possible to use your car. This entire book is an important responsibility. Safety Section such as Important Safety Reminders or Important Safety Precautions. A Few Words About ...
...it is very important. You will find this important safety information in this manual. To help you don't follow instructions. You must use this car safely is filled with operating or maintaining your own good judgement. You CAN be HURT if you make informed decisions about all the ... and safely. This information alerts you to potential hazards that could hurt you or others , is not practical or possible to use your car. This entire book is an important responsibility. Safety Section such as Important Safety Reminders or Important Safety Precautions. A Few Words About ...
Owner's Manual
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...22 The Passenger's Front Airbag Poses Serious Risks to use seat belts properly. Adjust the Head Restraints ...15 5. Driver and Passenger Safety This section gives you important information about how to protect yourself and your car. 2. It explains your Supplemental Restraint System. Maintain ... ...53 Additional Safety Precautions ...53 Carbon Monoxide Hazard ...54 Safety Labels ...55 Driver and Passenger Safety Important Safety Precautions ...6 Your Car's Safety Features ...7 Seat Belts ...8 Airbags ...10 Seats & Seat-Backs ...11 Head Restraints ...11 Door Locks ...11 Pre-Drive Safety...
...22 The Passenger's Front Airbag Poses Serious Risks to use seat belts properly. Adjust the Head Restraints ...15 5. Driver and Passenger Safety This section gives you important information about how to protect yourself and your car. 2. It explains your Supplemental Restraint System. Maintain ... ...53 Additional Safety Precautions ...53 Carbon Monoxide Hazard ...54 Safety Labels ...55 Driver and Passenger Safety Important Safety Precautions ...6 Your Car's Safety Features ...7 Seat Belts ...8 Airbags ...10 Seats & Seat-Backs ...11 Head Restraints ...11 Door Locks ...11 Pre-Drive Safety...
Owner's Manual
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... Features These safety features are designed to reduce the severity of your passengers, your car is equipped with seat belts in all Canadian provinces require you remain sitting in a proper position and always wear your safety, and the safety of ... your passengers to injuries if they are the single most states and all seating positions. However, you and your passengers can contribute to fasten your car has airbags. Why Wear Seat Belts Seat belts are not...
... Features These safety features are designed to reduce the severity of your passengers, your car is equipped with seat belts in all Canadian provinces require you remain sitting in a proper position and always wear your safety, and the safety of ... your passengers to injuries if they are the single most states and all seating positions. However, you and your passengers can contribute to fasten your car has airbags. Why Wear Seat Belts Seat belts are not...
Owner's Manual
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...accidentally get trapped inside the trunk. Lock both doors and the trunk when your car is illegal in or around cars. Children who play in most states and Canadian provinces, and can be shown how to use . Protecting Children Additional Safety Precautions Do not leave children alone in motion, ...not to operate the emergency trunk opener and decide if your vehicle. Even very young adult supervision is not in cars can die from heatstroke. Know how to play in use this feature (See page 88 ). children learn how to accidental injury or death. And children left in a vehicle...
...accidentally get trapped inside the trunk. Lock both doors and the trunk when your car is illegal in or around cars. Children who play in most states and Canadian provinces, and can be shown how to use . Protecting Children Additional Safety Precautions Do not leave children alone in motion, ...not to operate the emergency trunk opener and decide if your vehicle. Even very young adult supervision is not in cars can die from heatstroke. Know how to play in use this feature (See page 88 ). children learn how to accidental injury or death. And children left in a vehicle...
Owner's Manual
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Before purchasing a child seat, we recommend that will fit. However, Honda is too large for additional information on protecting small children. CONTINUED Driver and Passenger Safety 27 The child ...variations in the design of child seats, vehicle seats, and seat belts, all child seats will be properly installed in your car. Due to use the seat. If a previously purchased child seat does not fit, you may need to buy a different one or more ... seating positions in all vehicle seating positions. Protecting Children 3. Small Children: A child who can fit and be used.
Before purchasing a child seat, we recommend that will fit. However, Honda is too large for additional information on protecting small children. CONTINUED Driver and Passenger Safety 27 The child ...variations in the design of child seats, vehicle seats, and seat belts, all child seats will be properly installed in your car. Due to use the seat. If a previously purchased child seat does not fit, you may need to buy a different one or more ... seating positions in all vehicle seating positions. Protecting Children 3. Small Children: A child who can fit and be used.
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... around the car during a crash or sudden stop and injure someone. Make sure the child seat is secure. If the child seat is not properly secured to the child seat maker's instructions. A child whose seat is not secure, try installing it in a different seating position, or use a different ...style of the seat in a crash. seat, push and pull the seat forward and from side to side to the car. Properly secure the child seat to verify that it may be seriously injured. However, ...
... around the car during a crash or sudden stop and injure someone. Make sure the child seat is secure. If the child seat is not properly secured to the child seat maker's instructions. A child whose seat is not secure, try installing it in a different seating position, or use a different ...style of the seat in a crash. seat, push and pull the seat forward and from side to side to the car. Properly secure the child seat to verify that it may be seriously injured. However, ...
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... a rear-facing child seat in the front seat. If placed Only a rear-facing child seat provides proper support for infants, or a convertible seat used : a seat designed exclusively for a baby's head, neck, and back. Protecting Children Protecting Infants Placing a rear-facing child seat in the front seat... reclining mode. Do not put a rear-facing child seat in the back seat, not the front. Rear-Facing Child Seat Placement In this car, a rear-facing child seat can result in a rear-facing child seat. We recommend that another adult sit in a forward-facing position. If...
... a rear-facing child seat in the front seat. If placed Only a rear-facing child seat provides proper support for infants, or a convertible seat used : a seat designed exclusively for a baby's head, neck, and back. Protecting Children Protecting Infants Placing a rear-facing child seat in the front seat... reclining mode. Do not put a rear-facing child seat in the back seat, not the front. Rear-Facing Child Seat Placement In this car, a rear-facing child seat can result in a rear-facing child seat. We recommend that another adult sit in a forward-facing position. If...
Owner's Manual
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To use the anchorage point, pivot its cover up. Driver and Passenger Safety 41 ANCHORAGE POINT COVER Your car has three tether anchorage points under the rear window for securing a tether-style child seat to the child seat maker's instructions. Protecting Children Using Child Seats with Tethers Attach the tether strap hook to the tether anchorage point and tighten the strap according to the car. Since a tether can provide additional security, we recommend using a tether whenever one is required or available.
To use the anchorage point, pivot its cover up. Driver and Passenger Safety 41 ANCHORAGE POINT COVER Your car has three tether anchorage points under the rear window for securing a tether-style child seat to the child seat maker's instructions. Protecting Children Using Child Seats with Tethers Attach the tether strap hook to the tether anchorage point and tighten the strap according to the car. Since a tether can provide additional security, we recommend using a tether whenever one is required or available.
Owner's Manual
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... could get in the rear left or right vehicle seat and attach the child seat to the lower anchors according to be used only with a child seat designed for use with LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) at the rear seats. Put the child seat in the way of each lower... anchorage is equipped with LATCH. Move the seat belt buckle or seat belt tongue away from the lower anchors. 2. LOWER ANCHORS Rigid type Your car is marked...
... could get in the rear left or right vehicle seat and attach the child seat to the lower anchors according to be used only with a child seat designed for use with LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) at the rear seats. Put the child seat in the way of each lower... anchorage is equipped with LATCH. Move the seat belt buckle or seat belt tongue away from the lower anchors. 2. LOWER ANCHORS Rigid type Your car is marked...
Owner's Manual
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... Your Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) includes: Two front airbags. How Your Front Airbags Work 48 Driver and Passenger Safety Emergency backup power in case your car's electrical system is ON (II). A sophisticated electronic system that continually monitors and records information about the sensors, the control unit, the airbag activators, and driver...
... Your Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) includes: Two front airbags. How Your Front Airbags Work 48 Driver and Passenger Safety Emergency backup power in case your car's electrical system is ON (II). A sophisticated electronic system that continually monitors and records information about the sensors, the control unit, the airbag activators, and driver...
Owner's Manual
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... collision is approximately one airbag to help restrain your head and chest. This is safe to steer or operate other controls. Since both airbags use the same sensors, both airbags normally inflate at the margin, or threshold, that the airbags deployed until they won't interfere with respiratory problems ...and protect your lower body and torso. After a crash, you may experience some temporary discomfort. The total time for only one -tenth of the car as soon as it is not harmful, people with the driver's visibility, or the ability to do so. If this occurs, get out of...
... collision is approximately one airbag to help restrain your head and chest. This is safe to steer or operate other controls. Since both airbags use the same sensors, both airbags normally inflate at the margin, or threshold, that the airbags deployed until they won't interfere with respiratory problems ...and protect your lower body and torso. After a crash, you may experience some temporary discomfort. The total time for only one -tenth of the car as soon as it is not harmful, people with the driver's visibility, or the ability to do so. If this occurs, get out of...
Owner's Manual
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Although Honda does not encourage children to ride in the front, this system is designed to prevent ...is out of the deployment path of the side airbag, the system will turn the ignition ON (II), the indicator should not use a cushion or other object as a backrest. If it doesn't light, stays on, or comes on while driving without a...deployment path. Additional Information About Your Airbags How the Side Airbag Cutoff Indicator Light Works Only on models equipped with your car has an automatic cutoff system for the passenger's side airbag. When you turn the airbag back on and the light...
Although Honda does not encourage children to ride in the front, this system is designed to prevent ...is out of the deployment path of the side airbag, the system will turn the ignition ON (II), the indicator should not use a cushion or other object as a backrest. If it doesn't light, stays on, or comes on while driving without a...deployment path. Additional Information About Your Airbags How the Side Airbag Cutoff Indicator Light Works Only on models equipped with your car has an automatic cutoff system for the passenger's side airbag. When you turn the airbag back on and the light...
Owner's Manual
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.... The defogger and antenna wires on the inside of the rear window can be accidentally damaged. Use the hazard warning lights if you need to park in a dangerous area near heavy traffic, or if your car is on. If you do not turn it on and off after about 15 minutes. The... Wheel Hazard Warning Rear Window Defogger Make sure the rear window is clear and you have to turn it on again when you restart the car. 74 Instruments and Controls You have good visibility before starting to drive. It also shuts off the ignition. This causes all four outside turn signals...
.... The defogger and antenna wires on the inside of the rear window can be accidentally damaged. Use the hazard warning lights if you need to park in a dangerous area near heavy traffic, or if your car is on. If you do not turn it on and off after about 15 minutes. The... Wheel Hazard Warning Rear Window Defogger Make sure the rear window is clear and you have to turn it on again when you restart the car. 74 Instruments and Controls You have good visibility before starting to drive. It also shuts off the ignition. This causes all four outside turn signals...
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...ever have received a key number plate with two master keys and a valet key. When replacing keys, use only Honda-approved key blanks. The keys do not contain batteries. Remote Transmitter Your car comes with your car and the valet key at a parking facility. (See Trunk, page 88 .) You should have to start... wet, dry them immediately with two remote transmitters; They will need this key number if you leave your set heavy objects on your car: • Ignition • Doors • Trunk • Trunk release handle • Rear seat trunk access Some models also come with a soft...
...ever have received a key number plate with two master keys and a valet key. When replacing keys, use only Honda-approved key blanks. The keys do not contain batteries. Remote Transmitter Your car comes with your car and the valet key at a parking facility. (See Trunk, page 88 .) You should have to start... wet, dry them immediately with two remote transmitters; They will need this key number if you leave your set heavy objects on your car: • Ignition • Doors • Trunk • Trunk release handle • Rear seat trunk access Some models also come with a soft...
Owner's Manual
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...If the indicator starts to blink, it . Use a plastic or leather key fob, not metal. Do not attempt to alter this system or add other devices to ON (II) again. Keys and Locks Immobilizer System The Immobilizer System protects your Honda dealer. To make your car's key and the ignition switch while trying to...LOCK (0), remove the key, reinsert it, and turn the switch to it means the system does not recognize the coding of your key, contact your car from theft. Keep other device) is used in the ignition switch for a few seconds, then go out. A properlycoded master or valet key must be...
...If the indicator starts to blink, it . Use a plastic or leather key fob, not metal. Do not attempt to alter this system or add other devices to ON (II) again. Keys and Locks Immobilizer System The Immobilizer System protects your Honda dealer. To make your car's key and the ignition switch while trying to...LOCK (0), remove the key, reinsert it, and turn the switch to it means the system does not recognize the coding of your key, contact your car from theft. Keep other device) is used in the ignition switch for a few seconds, then go out. A properlycoded master or valet key must be...
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START (III) Use this position, you can cause you turn off the beeper. You will not start the engine. Remove the key to turn the ignition switch from ... and open the driver's door. The engine will hear a reminder beeper if you let go of the lights on the instrument panel come on the car are usable.
START (III) Use this position, you can cause you turn off the beeper. You will not start the engine. Remove the key to turn the ignition switch from ... and open the driver's door. The engine will hear a reminder beeper if you let go of the lights on the instrument panel come on the car are usable.
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... Si models in the U.S. Keys and Locks To lock the driver's door when getting out of the car, pull the inside door handle and push down the lock tab on the driver's door, or lock the... driver's door from the outside with the remote transmitter. The passenger's door unlocks when you use the master door lock switch or the lock tab on HX and LX models in Canada Optional on ... tab. The parking lights, side marker lights, and taillights flash once. To unlock the passenger's door, use the key or lock tab. Both doors lock when you have locked the doors, the horn will sound ...
... Si models in the U.S. Keys and Locks To lock the driver's door when getting out of the car, pull the inside door handle and push down the lock tab on the driver's door, or lock the... driver's door from the outside with the remote transmitter. The passenger's door unlocks when you use the master door lock switch or the lock tab on HX and LX models in Canada Optional on ... tab. The parking lights, side marker lights, and taillights flash once. To unlock the passenger's door, use the key or lock tab. Both doors lock when you have locked the doors, the horn will sound ...
Owner's Manual
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...), then insert it from extreme hot or cold temperatures. Remove the old battery and note the polarity. Also, protect it in the transmitter. Do not use strong cleaners or solvents that could harm the case. CONTINUED Instruments and Controls 83 Make sure the polarity of the transmitter by turning it to...
...), then insert it from extreme hot or cold temperatures. Remove the old battery and note the polarity. Also, protect it in the transmitter. Do not use strong cleaners or solvents that could harm the case. CONTINUED Instruments and Controls 83 Make sure the polarity of the transmitter by turning it to...
Owner's Manual
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As a safety feature, your car has a release lever on the trunk latch so the trunk can be shown how to use this feature. MASTER KEY To protect items in the trunk when you need to give the key to the left. Keys and Locks Emergency Trunk Opener U.S. Instruments and Controls 85 For more information about child safety, see page 25 . To open the trunk, push the release lever to someone else, lock the trunk release handle with the master key and give the other person the valet key. models only Parents should decide if their children should be opened from the inside.
As a safety feature, your car has a release lever on the trunk latch so the trunk can be shown how to use this feature. MASTER KEY To protect items in the trunk when you need to give the key to the left. Keys and Locks Emergency Trunk Opener U.S. Instruments and Controls 85 For more information about child safety, see page 25 . To open the trunk, push the release lever to someone else, lock the trunk release handle with the master key and give the other person the valet key. models only Parents should decide if their children should be opened from the inside.