Honda Civic Owners Manual: Adjusting the Seat Positions
Adjusting the front power seat*
* Not available on all models
Adjusting the Seats
WARNING
Sitting too close to a front airbag can result in serious injury or death if the front airbags inflate.
Always sit as far back from the front airbags as possible while maintaining control of the vehicle.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Transport Canada recommend that drivers allow at least 10 inches (25 cm) between the center of the steering wheel and the chest.
Always make seat adjustments before driving.
Adjusting the front manual seat(s)*
Once a seat is adjusted correctly, rock it back and forth to make sure it is locked in position.
Front Seats
Adjust the driver’s seat as far back as possible
while allowing you to maintain full control of
the vehicle. You should be able to sit upright,
well back in the seat and be able to
adequately ...
Adjusting the Seat-Backs
Adjust the driver's seat-back to a comfortable,
upright position, leaving ample space
between your chest and the airbag cover in
the center of the steering wheel.
The front seat passenger sh ...
See also:
Honda Civic Owners Manual. Maintenance Service Items
Maintenance Service Items
Inspect idle speed every 160,000 miles (256,000
km).
Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2, or 3 if they
are noisy.
U.S. models
*1: If a Maintenance Minder indicator does not appear more than 12 months
af ...
