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. Parking Brake
Use the parking brake to keep the vehicle stationary when parked. When the parking brake is applied, you can manually or automatically release it. To apply The electric parking brake can be applied any time the vehicle has battery, no matter which position the ignition switch*1 is in. Pull ...