Honda Civic Owners Manual: 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 roof, as this can slip down and obstruct your field of vision while driving. If frozen solid, remove ice once it has softened.
- When removing ice from around the wheels, be sure not to damage the wheel or wheel components.
- Make sure the hood is securely closed.
- If the hood opens while driving, your front view will be blocked.
- Make sure the tires are in good condition.
- Check air pressure, check for damage and excessive wear.
- Make sure there are no people or objects behind or around the vehicle.
- There are blind spots from the inside.
|
Exterior Checks NOTICE When doors are frozen shut, use warm water around the door edges to melt any ice. Do not try to force them open, as this can damage the rubber trim around the doors. When done, wipe dry to avoid further freezing. Do not pour warm water into the key cylinder. You will be unable to insert key if the water freezes in the hole. Heat from the engine and exhaust can ignite flammable materials left under the hood, causing a fire. If you've parked your vehicle for an extended period, inspect and remove any debris that may have collected, such as dried grass and leaves that have fallen or have been carried in for use as a nest by a small animal. Also check under the hood for leftover flammable materials after you or someone else has performed maintenance on your vehicle. |
Driving Preparation
Check the following items before you start driving. ...
Interior Checks
Store or secure all items on board properly.
Carrying too much cargo, or improperly storing it, can affect your
vehicle's
handling, stability, stopping distance, and tires, and mak ...
See also:
Honda Civic Owners Manual. Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
ABS
Helps prevent the wheels from locking up, and helps you retain steering
control by
pumping the brakes rapidly, much faster than you.
The electronic brake distribution (EBD) system, which is part of the ABS, also
balances the front-to-rear braking distribution according to vehicle loading ...
