2012 Honda Civic Owner's Manual - Page 124

Adjusting the Seats Adjusting the Seat Positions Allow sufficient space. 2012 Civic Coupe 1 Adjusting the Seats QRG Move back. Adjust the driver's seat as far back as possible while allowing you to maintain full control of the vehicle. You should be able to sit upright, well back in the seat and be able to adequately press the pedals without leaning forward, and grip the steering wheel comfortably. The passenger's seat should be adjusted in a similar manner, so that it is as far back from the front airbag in the dashboard as possible. 3 WARNING Sitting too close to a front airbag can result in serious injury or death if the front airbags inflate. Always sit as far back from the front airbags as possible while maintaining control of the vehicle. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Transport Canada recommend that drivers allow at least 10 inches (25 cm) between the center of the steering wheel and the chest. Always make seat adjustments before driving. Once a seat is adjusted correctly, rock it back and forth to make sure it is locked in position. TOC Controls Height Adjustment (Driver side only) Pull up or push down the lever to raise or lower the seat. Seat-back Angle Adjustment Horizontal Position Adjustment Pull up on the bar to move the seat, then release the bar. Driver's seat is shown. Pull up the lever to change the angle. Index Home Continued 123