Preparing To Drive - Honda 2004 Civic Sedan Owner's Manual

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Preparing to Drive

You should do the following checks
and adjustments every day before
you drive your vehicle.
Make sure all windows, mirrors,
1.
and outside lights are clean and
unobstructed. Remove frost, snow,
or ice.
2. Check that the hood and trunk are
fully closed.
3. Visually check the tires. If a tire
looks low, use a gauge to check its
pressure.
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4. Check that any items you may be
carrying are stored properly or
fastened down securely.
Check the seat adjustment (see
5.
page 74 ).
6. Check the adjustment of the
inside and outside mirrors (see
page 80 ).
7. Check the steering wheel
adjustment (see page 66
8. Make sure the doors are securely
closed and locked.
9. Fasten your seat belt. Check that
your passengers have fastened
their seat belts (see page
When you start the engine, check
the gauges and indicator lights in
the instrument panel (see page
51 ).
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