Electrics Dashboard Indicators

PaulB · 24th April 2007, 10:17

Hey All,

First off, I have to say that my Civic is the nicest Car I have owned. MY only minor niggle with it is the positioning of the Indicators on the dashboard. I find that in my usual sitting position the indicator lights are obscured by the top of the steering wheel. Trying to move the seat obscures the rev counter. It is a shame that Honda didn't put them below speedo...

Has anybody else found the 'sweetspot' that will let me see the dash and still drive the car!

Paul

Spud · 24th April 2007, 10:31

Depends on how tall or small you are I guess.

I'm about 5'7". I have seat at the lowest position and the steering wheel set low too.

I can see everything clearly apart from the times when my ass starts slipping down on the seat while sitting in traffic!!!

GHGH · 24th April 2007, 11:00

I've found a window that gives me good overview, and even a adequate support frm the seat for my long legs. But it took some time....

Pottsy · 24th April 2007, 11:08

I just have the seat as low as poss, and then move the wheel up and down until the bit at 12 o'clock doesn't obscure anything (bit like this):

steering.jpg

GHGH · 24th April 2007, 11:32

That's what I found out also. Seat low.

madasadad · 24th April 2007, 12:21

I'm 5'6", seat as low as possible, steering wheel also. I could do with seat a bit lower, but would start getting stones in my butt!

spile · 24th April 2007, 12:44

Also 5'6'' but for me I find that seat higher and wheel lower is more comfortable and I can see the display just fine.
Why do you want the seat low?

dondon · 24th April 2007, 12:56

I'm 5' 6" (and a bit

). I have the wheel as high as it will go and then lower the seat from its highest setting until I can just see the top instruments (cruise control etc) inside the wheel.

GHGH · 24th April 2007, 13:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by spile

Also 5'6'' but for me I find that seat higher and wheel lower is more comfortable and I can see the display just fine.
Why do you want the seat low?

I'm 182 cm (and don't know my exact height in feet and inches) but my body propotions resulted in a low seat and quite high and close steering wheel. I might have had the seat a bit higher, but then my thighs hit the steering wheel when stepping in and out of the car.

czechplastik · 24th April 2007, 13:12

I'm with Pottsy, seat low as it can go (wish it was lower), have perfect view of everything.

Topcat · 24th April 2007, 15:52

Im 5ft 6in have the seat as high as it will go and the steering wheel as high it will go, this means I can not see when my light symbol is showing the lights are on. I have got used to this though and it doesn't bother me, at least you can hear the indicators.

Charles_Harding · 24th April 2007, 16:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by Topcat

at least you can hear the indicators.

......and as long as you are not a Volvo, other guys on the road will 'flash' you to let you know that your lights are on!

Sit comfy and listen out!

"In a marriage it only takes one to make a quarrel!"

Charles H.

TTDegs · 24th April 2007, 18:04

I'm with the 'low' crowd

My method was to get the seat where I wanted it, then played with the mirrors and wheel till I could see everything.

There is so much adjustment available that it took some time to find the sweet spot, but I found it

PS - 5 foot 9 (on a good day

)

PPS - low just cos that's how I like it - gives a more sporty feel, and feels faster too

Maldax · 24th April 2007, 18:09

There are indicator light?

PTR · 24th April 2007, 18:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by czechplastik

I'm with Pottsy, seat low as it can go (wish it was lower), have perfect view of everything.

I can confirm that also!

smb09_1999 · 24th April 2007, 22:34

6 foot 1, seat right down and wish it would go lower. Wheel as high as possible and I can see everything when I set off.

Butt slippage often occurs which obscures the indicators, but I don't find it too much of a problem.

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PaulB Valve Cap Join Date: 5th October 2006 Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Dashboard Indicators Hey All, First off, I have to say that my Civic is the nicest Car I have owned. MY only minor niggle with it is the positioning of the Indicators on the dashboard. I find that in my usual sitting position the indicator lights are obscured by the top of the steering wheel. Trying to move the seat obscures the rev counter. It is a shame that Honda didn't put them below speedo... Has anybody else found the 'sweetspot' that will let me see the dash and still drive the car! Paul

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Spud Supporter Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 6th October 2006 Posts: 243 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Depends on how tall or small you are I guess. I'm about 5'7". I have seat at the lowest position and the steering wheel set low too. I can see everything clearly apart from the times when my ass starts slipping down on the seat while sitting in traffic!!!

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GHGH Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 13th March 2007 Location: Trondheim, Norway Posts: 943 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	I've found a window that gives me good overview, and even a adequate support frm the seat for my long legs. But it took some time....

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Pottsy Administrator Civinfo master Join Date: 10th April 2006 Location: Leics Posts: 5,086 Thanks: 17 Thanked 111 Times in 64 Posts iTrader: (0)	I just have the seat as low as poss, and then move the wheel up and down until the bit at 12 o'clock doesn't obscure anything (bit like this): steering.jpg

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GHGH Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 13th March 2007 Location: Trondheim, Norway Posts: 943 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	That's what I found out also. Seat low.

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madasadad Supporter Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 21st February 2007 Location: Carrickfergus Posts: 272 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	I'm 5'6", seat as low as possible, steering wheel also. I could do with seat a bit lower, but would start getting stones in my butt!

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spile Supporter Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 15th January 2007 Location: Midlands Posts: 194 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	Also 5'6'' but for me I find that seat higher and wheel lower is more comfortable and I can see the display just fine. Why do you want the seat low?

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dondon Wheelnut Join Date: 18th February 2007 Location: Hampshire Posts: 95 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	I'm 5' 6" (and a bit ). I have the wheel as high as it will go and then lower the seat from its highest setting until I can just see the top instruments (cruise control etc) inside the wheel.

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czechplastik King of the rodeo Civinfo guru Join Date: 24th October 2006 Location: Belfast Posts: 4,500 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	I'm with Pottsy, seat low as it can go (wish it was lower), have perfect view of everything.

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Topcat Supporter Civinfo guru Join Date: 11th May 2006 Location: Middlesex Posts: 2,743 Thanks: 0 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts iTrader: (0)	Im 5ft 6in have the seat as high as it will go and the steering wheel as high it will go, this means I can not see when my light symbol is showing the lights are on. I have got used to this though and it doesn't bother me, at least you can hear the indicators.

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TTDegs Super Moderator Civinfo master Join Date: 4th August 2006 Location: Cardiff Posts: 5,638 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	I'm with the 'low' crowd My method was to get the seat where I wanted it, then played with the mirrors and wheel till I could see everything. There is so much adjustment available that it took some time to find the sweet spot, but I found it PS - 5 foot 9 (on a good day ) PPS - low just cos that's how I like it - gives a more sporty feel, and feels faster too

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smb09_1999 Nneeaawwwwwwww Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 15th February 2007 Location: North East Posts: 369 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	6 foot 1, seat right down and wish it would go lower. Wheel as high as possible and I can see everything when I set off. Butt slippage often occurs which obscures the indicators, but I don't find it too much of a problem.