2009 Honda Civic Owner's Manual - Page 111

Main Menu Table Of Contents Interior Convenience Items Beverage Holders Be careful when you are using the beverage holders. A spilled liquid that is very hot can scald you or your passengers. Spilled liquids can damage the upholstery, carpeting, and electrical components in the interior. Open the front beverage holder by sliding its cover backward. The rear seat also has a beverage holder in the center armrest. To use it, pivot the armrest down. Accessory Power Socket This socket is intended to supply power for 12 volt DC accessories that are rated 120 watts or less (10 amps). It will not power an automotive type cigarette lighter element. To use an accessory power socket, the ignition switch must be in the ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position. The EX, EX-L, and Si models without navigation system have another accessory power socket in the center console compartment. When more than one socket is being used, the combined power rating of the accessories should be 120 watts or less (10 amps). Glove Box Open the glove box by pulling the handle to the left. Close it with a firm push. Console Compartment LEVER ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET CONSOLE COMPARTMENT If equipped An open glove box can cause serious injury to your passenger in a crash, even if the passenger is wearing the seat belt. Always keep the glove box closed while driving. To open the console compartment, pull up on the lever, and lift the lid. To close, lower the lid, and push it down until it latches. 108 2009 Civic Sedan