Steering Lack of adjustment

EDDIE2 · 9th March 2008, 14:09

Hi Folks,

I know this is probably being very pickey but....
I got my new 1.8SE 5dr in January. One thing that is really bugging me at the moment is that when I adjust my seat to a comfortable driving position I cannot adjust the steering wheel to a position where it does not cover some part of the lower display.
I currently have it as high as it will go but in this position I cannot see the top of the lower display.
No big deal you might say except for the poor oncoming motorists at night who are blinded by my main beam as I am unaware when it is on as I cannot see the display.

Anyone else have this problem?

Can it be fixed? (please no smart replies re lowering seat)
Or do I just live with it until I change my car in another 2yrs?
If so it will not be to another Civic.

Pottsy · 9th March 2008, 14:12

My issue is that the seat doesn't quite go low enough for my liking... What is it that is stopping you from lowering the seat? Do you feel you are losing visibility in some way if you lower it?

EDDIE2 · 9th March 2008, 14:17

(See above re no smart replies re lowering seat)

It is the only position that seems to support my legs in a comfortable driving position. As I drive approx 200 miles a day I need to be comfortable.
A Feat which my previous Golf performed well.

Pottsy · 9th March 2008, 21:03

I did see the comment!

Try moving the seat rearwards (and lowering it). That way you will retain the support under your thighs. My wife is 5' 3" if she stretches, and she too has the seat at its lowest setting. I owned 4 Golfs and I find the Civic very similar - just a little less upright.

Redciv · 9th March 2008, 21:22

I have experienced exactly the same thing as you with regard to the main beam warning light & cannot see it in my prefered driving position. I think the warning light is poorly sited on the dash & have never had this problem on any previous car.
Can't find a solution for me in terms of a driving position so I suspect you're stuck with it too !

EDDIE2 · 9th March 2008, 21:53

I have tried all possible combinations and this is the only seat position that gives me the correct level of comfort.

If I push the seat back I can no longer reach the gear shift or any other instruments with ease and as previously stated because of the distances I travel, comfort is priority.

Sitting on the floor or with your seatback tilted back might be ok if you are cruising around a town centre or car park, but is no good for either comfort or safety on long journeys.

I find it somewhat incredible that any car manufacturer can make a car that allows you to raise your seat to a comfortable position but does not allow you to adjust the steering wheel to enable you to see all the instrumention.

My first impressions of the Civic are that it was built for style and not functionality.

If anyone knows how I can raise the steering wheel by half an inch, please let me know.

Honda take note for any further models:-
Make further steering wheel adjustment available.
Improve build quality.
Improve fuel consumption.
Improve handling.

Oh hang on ....... in fact use the Golf as a much superior benchmark.

Dimplyred · 9th March 2008, 21:58

Sorry, but I have to ask this, did you have a good long test drive of the Civic before you bought it?

Were you not aware of this before you got it?

Topcat · 9th March 2008, 22:14

I had the same problem my civic, I couldnt actually see on the display when my lights were on but I got used to it an put with it even though it wasnt ideal

Dimplyred · 9th March 2008, 22:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by Topcat

I had the same problem my civic, I couldnt actually see on the display when my lights were on but I got used to it an put with it even though it wasnt ideal

And because it was the least of your problems with your car!!!

lobey dosser · 17th March 2008, 13:12

I have the same problem - that I can't see half of the lower display when I've got the wheel set low down.....just the same problem I had in my previous Focus.

No biggy, really!

EDDIE2 · 26th March 2008, 20:49

I am going back to my beloved golf after only 3 mths with such and inferior car.
auf wiedersehen

ghowarth · 26th March 2008, 20:56

Sounds like that's what you wanted anyway!! Each to our own I suppose!

I can normally tell when my main beam is on....as it makes the view a whole lot brighter!!!

HappyMan · 26th March 2008, 21:09

I don't mean to be rude or offensive but don't you remember when you have applied the main beam?

9th March 2008, 14:09	#1 (permalink)
EDDIE2 Valve Cap Join Date: 9th March 2008 Location: N Ireland Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Limited adjustment of steering wheel Hi Folks, I know this is probably being very pickey but.... I got my new 1.8SE 5dr in January. One thing that is really bugging me at the moment is that when I adjust my seat to a comfortable driving position I cannot adjust the steering wheel to a position where it does not cover some part of the lower display. I currently have it as high as it will go but in this position I cannot see the top of the lower display. No big deal you might say except for the poor oncoming motorists at night who are blinded by my main beam as I am unaware when it is on as I cannot see the display. Anyone else have this problem? Can it be fixed? (please no smart replies re lowering seat) Or do I just live with it until I change my car in another 2yrs? If so it will not be to another Civic. Last edited by EDDIE2; 9th March 2008 at 14:15.

9th March 2008, 14:17	#3 (permalink)
EDDIE2 Valve Cap Join Date: 9th March 2008 Location: N Ireland Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	(See above re no smart replies re lowering seat) It is the only position that seems to support my legs in a comfortable driving position. As I drive approx 200 miles a day I need to be comfortable. A Feat which my previous Golf performed well. Last edited by EDDIE2; 9th March 2008 at 14:21.

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9th March 2008, 14:12	#2 (permalink)
Pottsy Administrator Civinfo master Join Date: 10th April 2006 Location: Leics Posts: 5,039 Thanks: 13 Thanked 95 Times in 50 Posts	My issue is that the seat doesn't quite go low enough for my liking... What is it that is stopping you from lowering the seat? Do you feel you are losing visibility in some way if you lower it?

9th March 2008, 21:03	#4 (permalink)
Pottsy Administrator Civinfo master Join Date: 10th April 2006 Location: Leics Posts: 5,039 Thanks: 13 Thanked 95 Times in 50 Posts	I did see the comment! Try moving the seat rearwards (and lowering it). That way you will retain the support under your thighs. My wife is 5' 3" if she stretches, and she too has the seat at its lowest setting. I owned 4 Golfs and I find the Civic very similar - just a little less upright.

9th March 2008, 21:22	#5 (permalink)
Redciv Valve Cap Join Date: 29th December 2006 Posts: 22 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I have experienced exactly the same thing as you with regard to the main beam warning light & cannot see it in my prefered driving position. I think the warning light is poorly sited on the dash & have never had this problem on any previous car. Can't find a solution for me in terms of a driving position so I suspect you're stuck with it too !

9th March 2008, 21:53	#6 (permalink)
EDDIE2 Valve Cap Join Date: 9th March 2008 Location: N Ireland Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I have tried all possible combinations and this is the only seat position that gives me the correct level of comfort. If I push the seat back I can no longer reach the gear shift or any other instruments with ease and as previously stated because of the distances I travel, comfort is priority. Sitting on the floor or with your seatback tilted back might be ok if you are cruising around a town centre or car park, but is no good for either comfort or safety on long journeys. I find it somewhat incredible that any car manufacturer can make a car that allows you to raise your seat to a comfortable position but does not allow you to adjust the steering wheel to enable you to see all the instrumention. My first impressions of the Civic are that it was built for style and not functionality. If anyone knows how I can raise the steering wheel by half an inch, please let me know. Honda take note for any further models:- Make further steering wheel adjustment available. Improve build quality. Improve fuel consumption. Improve handling. Oh hang on ....... in fact use the Golf as a much superior benchmark.

9th March 2008, 21:58	#7 (permalink)
Dimplyred Type R GT 09570 Civinfo guru Join Date: 24th August 2007 Location: Staffordshire Posts: 3,701 Thanks: 17 Thanked 65 Times in 64 Posts	Sorry, but I have to ask this, did you have a good long test drive of the Civic before you bought it? Were you not aware of this before you got it?

9th March 2008, 22:14	#8 (permalink)
Topcat Supporter Civinfo guru Join Date: 11th May 2006 Location: Middlesex Posts: 2,743 Thanks: 0 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts	I had the same problem my civic, I couldnt actually see on the display when my lights were on but I got used to it an put with it even though it wasnt ideal

17th March 2008, 13:12	#10 (permalink)
lobey dosser Supporter Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 21st May 2007 Location: Glasgow Posts: 187 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I have the same problem - that I can't see half of the lower display when I've got the wheel set low down.....just the same problem I had in my previous Focus. No biggy, really!

26th March 2008, 20:49	#11 (permalink)
EDDIE2 Valve Cap Join Date: 9th March 2008 Location: N Ireland Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I am going back to my beloved golf after only 3 mths with such and inferior car. auf wiedersehen

26th March 2008, 20:56	#12 (permalink)
ghowarth Supporter Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 13th February 2008 Location: Aylesbury UK Posts: 132 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Sounds like that's what you wanted anyway!! Each to our own I suppose! I can normally tell when my main beam is on....as it makes the view a whole lot brighter!!!

26th March 2008, 21:09	#13 (permalink)
HappyMan Super Moderator Rocketship door handle Join Date: 16th August 2007 Location: Poland Posts: 1,936 Thanks: 11 Thanked 40 Times in 39 Posts	I don't mean to be rude or offensive but don't you remember when you have applied the main beam?