1996 Honda Civic Owner's Manual - Page 100

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Preparing to Drive You should do the following checks and adjustments every day before you drive your car. 1. Make sure all windows, mirrors, and outside lights are clean and unobstructed. Remove frost, snow, or ice. 2. Check that the hood and trunk are fully closed. 3. Visually check the tires. If a tire looks low, use a gauge to check its pressure. 4. Check that any items you may be carrying with you inside are stored properly or fastened down securely. 5. Check the adjustment of the seat (see page 56). 6. Check the adjustment of the inside and outside mirrors (see page 61). 7. Check the adjustment of the steering wheel (see page 45). 8. Make sure the doors are securely closed and locked. 9. Fasten your seat belt. Check that your passengers have fastened their seat belts (see page 7). 10.Turn the ignition ON (II). Check the indicator lights in the instrument panel. 11.Start the engine (see page 101). 12.Check the gauges and indicator lights in the instrument panel (see page 33). Driving

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Preparing to Drive
You should do the following checks
and adjustments every day before
you drive your car.
1. Make sure all windows, mirrors,
and outside lights are clean and
unobstructed. Remove frost, snow,
or ice.
2. Check that the hood and trunk are
fully closed.
3. Visually check the tires. If a tire
looks low, use a gauge to check its
pressure.
4. Check that any items you may be
carrying with you inside are stored
properly or fastened down
securely.
5. Check the adjustment of the seat
(see page
56
).
6. Check the adjustment of the
inside and outside mirrors (see
page
61
).
7. Check the adjustment of the
steering wheel (see page
45
).
8. Make sure the doors are securely
closed and locked.
9. Fasten your seat belt. Check that
your passengers have fastened
their seat belts (see page
7
).
10.Turn the ignition ON (II). Check
the indicator lights in the instru-
ment panel.
11.Start the engine (see page
101
).
12.Check the gauges and indicator
lights in the instrument panel (see
page
33
).
Driving