Preparing To Drive - Honda 2007 Civic Hatchback Owner's Manual

You should do the following checks
and adjustments before you drive
your vehicle.
1. Make sure all windows, mirrors,
and outside lights are clean and
unobstructed. Remove frost, snow,
or ice.
Check that the bonnet is fully
2.
closed.
3. Check that the tailgate is fully
closed.
4. Visually check the tyres. If a tyre
looks low, use a gauge to check its
pressure.
5. Check that any items you may be
carrying are stored properly or
fastened down securely.
6. Check the seat adjustment (see
page 160 ).
7. Check the adjustment of the
inside and outside mirrors (see
page 172 ).

Preparing to Drive

8. Check the steering wheel
adjustment (see page
9. Make sure the doors are securely
closed.
10. Fasten your seat belt. Check that
your passengers have fastened
their seat belts (see page
When you start the engine, check
11.
the gauges and indicators in the
instrument panel (see page
147 ).
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