Honda Civic Owners Manual: Driving Preparation

Before Driving

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Exterior Checks

Make sure there are no obstructions on the windows, door mirrors, exterior lights, or other parts of the vehicle.  Remove any frost, snow, or ice.  Remove any snow on the roo ...

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Honda Civic Owners Manual. Daytime Running Lights
The parking/daytime running lights come on when the following conditions have been met: The ignition switch is in ON *1. The headlight switch is off. The parking brake is released. The lights remain on even if you set the parking brake. Turning off the ignition switch or setting the p ...