Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System^™ with Voice Recognition

The available Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System™* with voice recognition has an 8-gig DVD database to provide maps and directions across the contiguous U.S.^† And there’s a listing of over 7,000,000 points of interest—like gas stations, ATMs and restaurants—to help you find what you need on the road.

Bluetooth^® HandsFreeLink^®

Civic models equipped with the Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System feature the factory-installed Bluetooth HandsFreeLink* communication tool. This feature allows you to use your Bluetooth-enabled mobile phone that has the hands-free profile without taking your eyes off the road or hands off the wheel. The system has voice recognition capability that will store up to 50 contacts per phone within the system. Certain phones with phonebook export capability may transfer their entire contact list into the system’s memory (up to 1,000 names and 10,000 phone numbers). The phonebook can be password-protected for extra security. A list of compatible phones can be found at handsfreelink.honda.com.

USB Audio Interface

Located in the center console in Civic EX and EX-L models, Honda’s USB Audio Interface* can read flash drives loaded with MP3 or WMA music files. You can also plug in your compatible iPod®^† to this port, which not only charges the device but allows it to be operated using the controls on the head unit or steering wheel.

Honda Civic 2009 SI: Safety

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

This system monitors the pressure in all four tires and alerts the driver before pressure loss in any tire becomes significantly low.^*

Driver’s and Front Passenger’s Active Head Restraints

In a sufficient rear-end impact, the active head restraints move forward and up in a fraction of a second, helping reduce the likelihood of neck injury.

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD)

The anti-lock braking system (ABS) uses a special modulator to pulse the brakes to help prevent wheel lockup. This helps the driver retain steering control when braking hard. The Electronic Brake Distribution system (EBD) balances the braking forces at each wheel according to how the car is dynamically loaded.

Daytime Running Lights (DRL)

The Civic enhances its visibility to others by incorporating Daytime Running Lights (DRL) up front.

Dual-Stage, Dual-Threshold Front Airbags (SRS)

In the event of a frontal impact, the dual-stage front airbags (SRS) inflate at different rates depending upon crash severity and seat belt use and are designed to help reduce the likelihood of head and upper-body injuries.

Front Side Airbags with Passenger-Side Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS)

In the event of a moderate-to-severe side impact, the side airbag inflates to help protect the upper body of either the driver or front passenger. Plus the Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS) utilizes sensors in the front passenger’s seatback to detect the height and seating position of the occupant. If a child or small-statured adult is leaning into the deployment path of the side airbag, sensors deactivate it.

Side Curtain Airbags

To help lessen the likelihood of head and neck injuries in side collisions, all Civic models feature standard side curtain airbags. The side curtain airbag module is positioned along the side of the headliner. In the event of a sufficient side impact, this system will activate to help provide protection for both front and rear outboard passengers.

Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH)

The outboard rear seats feature the LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) mounting system for use with compatible child seats.

3-Point Seat Belts with Front Seat Automatic Tensioning System

All front and rear seats have 3-point seat belts that ride across the lap and chest to help restrain occupants during sudden stops or impact. The front seats feature an automatic tensioning system.

Side-Impact Door Beams

High-tensile-steel beams placed in the doors of the Civic Si Sedan help to prevent the intrusion of crash forces in a side impact.

Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) Body Structure

The ACE body structure—Honda’s signature achievement in crash-energy management—incorporates a front-end frame structure that absorbs and disperses frontal crash energy over a large area. ACE helps increase passenger protection, and is more crash-compatible with vehicles of differing ride heights.

Vehicle Stability Assist^™ (VSA^®) with Traction Control

VSA can brake individual wheels and/or reduce engine power in the event of oversteer or understeer to help regain the driver’s intended path. The system also features a traction-control function to help prevent wheelspin during acceleration.

Honda civic 2009 SI: Permormance

197-hp, 2.0-Liter, DOHC i-VTEC^® 4-Cylinder Engine

The 2.0-liter, dual-overhead camshaft K20Z3 engine in the Civic Si Sedan produces 197 horsepower at 7800 rpm and 139 lb.-ft. of torque at 6100 rpm. Thanks to special Honda-developed performance technologies, such as the ultra-precise Drive-by-Wire™ throttle system, 3-rocker i-VTEC^® variable valve timing, a cold-air intake and high-flow, low-heat exhaust manifold, the K20Z3 engine boasts an impressive flat torque curve from idle, all the way to its race car-like 8000-rpm redline. Plus, the K20Z3’s intake and exhaust system is quieter and less obtrusive when cruising at highway speed, but produces an aggressive, sporty sound at full throttle.

Helical Limited-Slip Differential

Usually found only on high-performance and racing cars, the limited-slip unit helps give the driver more steering control and enhanced steering response when accelerating and cornering.

Close-Ratio 6-Speed Manual Transmission

The performance-oriented close-ratio 6-speed transmission is lightweight and compact, with a quick, precise shift action and solid, direct feel. Special features of this transmission include close gear ratios for first through fifth gears and a low 4.765:1 final drive, for faster acceleration, a stiffer cast-aluminum transmission case for reduced noise, carbon-faced single cone synchronizers on fifth and sixth gears for enhanced shift feel and a low-ratio sixth gear for quieter, more fuel-efficient^* highway cruising.

MacPherson Strut Front/Multi-Link Rear Suspension

The geometry of the Civic’s MacPherson strut, and multi-link rear suspension improves responsiveness and feedback that provide a good balance of taut performance and overall ride comfort.

Drive-by-Wire^™ Throttle System

Fast-responding electronics take the place of a traditional throttle cable and produce greater response, higher fuel economy^* and enhanced drivability with minimum adjustment and maintenance.

Honda civic 2009 SI: Interior Features

Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System^™ with Voice Recognition

The available Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System™^* with voice recognition has an 8-gig DVD database to provide maps and directions across the contiguous U.S.^† And there’s a listing of over 7 million points^* of interest—like gas stations, ATMs and restaurants—to help you find what you need on the road.

Bluetooth^® HandsFreeLink^®

Civic models equipped with the Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System^™ feature the factory-installed Bluetooth HandsFreeLink^* communication tool. This feature allows you to use your Bluetooth-enabled mobile phone that has the hands-free profile without taking your eyes off the road or hands off the wheel. The system has voice-recognition capability that will store up to 50 contacts per phone within the system. Certain phones with phonebook-export capability may transfer their entire contact list into the system’s memory (up to 1,000 names and 10,000 phone numbers). The phonebook can be password-protected for extra security. A list of compatible phones can be found at handsfreelink.honda.com.

USB Audio Interface

Located in the center console, the USB Audio Interface^* can read flash drives loaded with MP3 or Windows Media^® Audio (WMA)^† music files. You can also plug in your compatible iPod^®^** to this port, which not only charges the device but allows it to be operated using the controls on the head unit or steering wheel.

Wave Key and Immobilizer Theft-Deterrent System

The system immobilizes the engine’s fuel injection and ignition, and only a matching digital code in the ignition key can override it. When the driver puts the key into the ignition switch, the switch transmits a signal that reads the code in the key. If the key code agrees with the code in the Immobilizer unit, the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) starts the engine.

Honda Civic Sedan 2009: Environment

ULEV-2 CARB Emissions Rating

The 1.8-liter, single overhead camshaft, aluminum-alloy i-VTEC 4-cylinder engine uses state-of-the-art engineering technology to produce an impressive 140 hp, yet it still achieves excellent fuel efficiency* and an ultra-low emissions rating^†, all on regular gasoline.

140-hp, 1.8-Liter, 16-Valve SOHC i-VTEC® Engine

Drive-by-Wire™ Throttle System

Fast responding electronics take the place of a traditional throttle cable and produce greater response, fuel economy* and driveability with minimum adjustment and maintenance.

Honda Civic Sedan 2009: Safety II

Daytime Running Lights (DRL)

The Civic enhances its visibility to others by incorporating Daytime Running Lights (DRL) up front.

Dual-Stage, Dual-Threshold Front Airbags (SRS)

Front Side Airbags with Passenger-Side Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS)

In the event of a moderate-to-severe side impact, the side airbag inflates to help reduce the likelihood of injury to the driver’s or front passenger’s upper body. The Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS) utilizes sensors in the front passenger’s seatback to detect the height and seating position of the occupant. If a child or small-statured adult is leaning into the deployment path of the side airbag, sensors deactivate it.

Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH)

All five seats are equipped with 3-point seat belts. The rear seat features the LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) mounting system for use with compatible child seats.

Side Curtain Airbags

To help reduce the likelihood of head and neck injuries in side collisions, all Civic models feature standard side curtain airbags. The side curtain airbag module is positioned along the side of the headliner. In the event of a sufficient side impact, this system will activate to help provide protection for both front and rear outboard passengers.

Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®)

Included on the Civic EX-L, VSA can brake individual wheels and/or reduce engine power in the event of oversteer or understeer to help regain the driver’s intended path. The system also features a traction control function to help prevent wheelspin during acceleration.

Wave Key and Immobilizer Theft-Deterrent System

The system immobilizes the engine’s fuel injection and ignition, and only a matching digital code in the ignition key can override it. When the driver puts the key into the ignition switch, the switch transmits a signal that reads the code in the key. If the key code agrees with the code in the powertrain control module (PCM), the engine starts.

Honda Civic Sedan 2009: Safety I

Because of its outstanding crash-test performance, the 2009 Civic Sedan with Vehicle Stability Assist™ has won a “Top Safety Pick for Small Cars” from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

This system monitors the pressure in all four tires and alerts the driver before pressure loss in any tire becomes significantly low.*

3-Point Seat Belts with Front Seat Automatic Tensioning System

Front and rear 3-point seat belts with front seat automatic tensioning system ride across the lap and chest to help restrain occupants during sudden stops or impact

Driver’s and Front Passenger’s Active Head Restraints

In a sufficient rear-end impact, the active head restraints move up and forward in a fraction of a second, helping reduce and/or prevent neck injury.

Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) Body Structure

The ACE body structure—Honda’s signature achievement in crash-energy management—incorporates a front-end frame structure that absorbs and disperses frontal crash energy over a large area. ACE helps increase passenger protection, and improves impact compatibility with vehicles of differing ride heights.

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD)

Honda Civic Sedan 2009: Performance

140-hp, 1.8-Liter, 16-Valve SOHC i-VTEC® Engine

This electronically controlled 5-speed automatic transmission offers more gear ratios for quick acceleration and enhanced fuel economy.* You get more power, smoother upshifts and downshifts and quieter operation.

5-Speed Manual Transmission

Honda engineers have designed a lightweight, 5-speed manual transmission. Drivers will appreciate its quick, precise shift action and solid, direct feel. The transmission operates more efficiently than the previous-generation model’s, so reliability and good fuel mileage* are additional benefits. It also creates less gear noise, contributing to a quieter cabin when driving.

Drive-by-Wire™ Throttle System

Fast responding electronics take the place of a traditional throttle cable and produce greater response, fuel economy* and driveability with minimum adjustment and maintenance.

Honda Civic Sedan 2009

The restyled 2009 Civic Sedan offers performance, technology and value, and adds two new choices to its lineup—the DX Value Package (DX-VP) and the sporty LX-S.

Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System™ with Voice Recognition

Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®

Civic models equipped with the Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System* feature the factory-installed Bluetooth HandsFreeLink^† communication tool. This feature allows you to use your Bluetooth-enabled mobile phone that has the hands-free profile without taking your eyes off the road or hands off the wheel. The system has voice-recognition capability that will store up to 50 contacts per phone within the system. Certain phones with phonebook export capability may transfer their entire contact list into the system’s memory (up to 1,000 names and 10,000 phone numbers). The phonebook can be password-protected for extra security. A list of compatible phones can be found at handsfreelink.honda.com.

USB Audio Interface

Located in the center console in Civic EX and EX-L models, the USB Audio Interface* can read flash drives loaded with MP3 or WMA®^† music files. You can also plug in your compatible iPod®** to this port, which not only charges the device but allows it to be operated using the controls on the head unit or steering wheel.