Preparing To Drive - Honda 2005 Civic Owner's Manual

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Preparing to Drive

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.
2. Check that the hood is fully closed.
3. Check that the trunk is fully
closed.
4. Visually check the tires. If a tire
looks low, use a gauge to check its
pressure.
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Check that any items you may be
5.
carrying are stored properly or
fastened down securely.
6. Check the seat adjustment (see
page 73 ).
7. Check the adjustment of the
inside and outside mirrors (see
page 80 ).
8. Check the steering wheel
adjustment (see page
9. Make sure the doors are securely
closed and locked.
Fasten your seat belt. Check that
10.
your passengers have fastened
their seat belts (see page
11. When you start the engine, check
the gauges and indicators in the
instrument panel (see page
65 ).
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