Fabric; Vinyl; Leather; Windows - Honda 2007 Civic Hatchback Owner's Manual

Interior Care

Fabric

Vacuum dirt and dust out of the
material frequently. For general
cleaning, use a solution of mild soap
and lukewarm water, letting it air dry.
To clean off stubborn spots, use a
commercially-available fabric cleaner.
Test it on a hidden area of the fabric
first, to make sure it does not bleach
or stain the fabric. Follow the
instructions that come with the
cleaner.

Vinyl

Remove dirt and dust with a vacuum
cleaner. Wipe the vinyl with a soft
cloth dampened in a solution of mild
soap and water. Use the same
solution with a soft-bristle brush on
more difficult spots. You can also use
commercially-available spray or
foam-type vinyl cleaners.
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Appearance Care

Leather

(On some models)
Vacuum dirt and dust from the
leather frequently. Pay particular
attention to the pleats and seams.
Clean the leather with a soft cloth
dampened with clear water, then
buff it with a clean, dry cloth. If
further cleaning is needed, use a
soap specifically for leather, such as
saddle soap. Apply this soap with a
damp, soft cloth. Wipe down and
buff as described above.
If you use a leather cleaner, wipe it
off quickly with a soft and dry cloth.
Never leave a cloth soaked with
leather cleaner on any part of the
interior. If left for a long time, some
leather cleaners may cause
discolouration or cracking of interior
trim or fabric.

Windows

Clean the windows, inside and out,
with a commercially-available glass
cleaner. You can also use a mixture
of one part white vinegar to ten parts
water. This will remove the haze that
builds up on the inside of the
windows. Use a soft cloth or paper
towels to clean all glass and clear
plastic surfaces.
The rear window demister and
antenna wires are bonded to the
inside of the glass. Wiping vigorously
up-and-down can dislodge and break
these wires. When cleaning the rear
window, use gentle pressure and
wipe side-to-side.