Honda Civic Owners Manual: Exhaust Gas Hazard
Carbon Monoxide Gas
The engine exhaust from this vehicle contains carbon monoxide, a colorless, odorless, and highly toxic gas. As long as you properly maintain your vehicle, carbon monoxide gas will not get into the interior.
Have the exhaust system inspected for leaks whenever
- The exhaust system is making an unusual noise.
- The exhaust system may have been damaged.
- The vehicle is raised for an oil change.
When you operate a vehicle with the trunk open, airflow can pull exhaust gas into the interior and create a hazardous condition. If you must drive with the trunk open, open all the windows and set the heating system*/climate control system* as shown below.
1. Select the fresh air mode.
2. Select the 
mode.
3. Set the fan speed to high.
4. Set the temperature control to a comfortable setting.
Adjust the heating system*/climate control system* in the same manner if you sit in your parked vehicle with the engine running.
Carbon Monoxide Gas
WARNING
Carbon monoxide gas is toxic.
Breathing it can cause unconsciousness and even kill you.
Avoid any enclosed areas or activities that expose you to carbon monoxide.
An enclosed area such as a garage can quickly fill up with carbon monoxide gas.
Do not run the engine with the garage door closed.
Even when the garage door is open, drive out of the garage immediately after starting the engine.
Protecting Larger Children-Final Checks
Your vehicle has a rear seat where children can be properly restrained. If
you ever
have to carry a group of children, and a child must ride in front:
Make sure you read and fully understand th ...
Safety Labels
Label Locations
These labels are in the locations shown. They warn you of potential hazards
that can cause serious injury or death. Read these labels
carefully.
If a label comes off or becomes ...
See also:
Honda Civic Owners Manual. Rear Seats
Folding Down the Rear Seats
1. Pull the release lever in the trunk to release
the lock.
2. Fold the seat-back down.
The rear seat-back(s*) can be folded down to
accommodate bulkier items in the trunk.
Never drive with the seat-back folded down and the
trunk lid open.
Exhaust Gas Ha ...
