A few words about safety, Keys and locks – HONDA 2000 Civic Hatchback - Owner's Manual User Manual

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Keys and Locks

LOCK (0)

-

You can insert or

remove the key only in this position.

To switch from ACCESSORY to

LOCK, you must push the key in

slightly as you turn it. If your car has

an automatic transmission, the shift

lever must also be in Park. The anti-

theft lock will lock the steering

column when you remove the key.

If the front wheels are turned, the

anti-theft lock may sometimes make

it difficult to turn the key from

LOCK to ACCESSORY. Firmly turn

the steering wheel to the left or to

the right as you turn the key.

ACCESSORY (I) — In this position,

you can operate the audio system

and the accessory power socket.

ON (II) — This is the normal key

position when driving. All features

and accessories on the car are usable.

Several of the lights on the instru-

ment panel come on as a test when

you turn the ignition switch from

ACCESSORY to ON.

START (III) — Use this position

only to start the engine. The switch

returns to ON (II) when you let go of

the key.

You will hear a reminder beeper if

you leave the key in the ignition

switch in the LOCK (0) or

ACCESSORY (I) position and open

the driver's door. Remove the key to

turn off the beeper.

Instruments and Controls

Removing the key from the

ignition switch while driving

locks the steering. This can

cause you to lose control.

Remove the key from the

ignition switch only when

parked.

Your safety, and the safety of others,
is very important. And operating this
vehicle safely is an important
responsibility.

To help you make informed
decisions about safety, we have
provided operating procedures and
other information on labels and in
this manual. This information alerts
you to potential hazards that could
hurt you or others.

Of course, it is not practical or
possible to warn you about all the
hazards associated with operating or
maintaining your vehicle. You must
use your own good judgement.

You will find this important safety information in a variety of forms,
including:

on the vehicle.

preceded by a safety alert symbol

and one of

three signal words:

,

, or

.

such as Important Safety Reminders or Important

Safety Precautions.

such as Driver and Passenger Safety.

how to use this vehicle correctly and safely.

This entire book is filled with important safety information

please read it

carefully.

These signal words mean:

A Few Words About Safety

Saf ety Labels
Saf ety Messages

Saf ety Headings

Saf ety Section
Instructions

DANGER WARNING

CAUTION

ii

You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY
HURT if you don’t follow instructions.

You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY
HURT if you don’t follow instructions.

You CAN be HURT if you don’t follow
instructions.

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