New 06 owner with a cpl of ??

[aaronng]

Sorry to have to correct you but adjusted and programmed have 2 different meanings, programmable relates to computers and control of a series of events.
If you have a dictionary look it up, and then lend it to the Honda Advertisng Dept.

LOL, programmed can also mean "to set". Just like how you program your VCR to record a show at 9pm. You are setting it to record at 9pm. Just like a TV programme/guide. It is a "set" schedule of television broadcasting.

Anyway, the 06 doesn't have memory. Otherwise you would have "1" and "2" buttons on your door like the Legend and TSX.

[EuroDude]

I agree with Merlin,"programmed" means that you can preset a seat position. Even with a VCR, programming a recording means that the schedule is set in memory.

Honda need to change the wording to say "Electrically Adjustable" instead

[Merlin086]

Arronng,
That's a pretty close description of the words programme and program, however you have it backwards.

You "programme" a VCR to perform a series of of controlled events ie. to record a future TV program.

A "program" guide is a list of a series of future events or shows.

Here is a scan from the current euro sales brochure.


All I'm saying is that if the wording was "can be adjusted to mold to your body shape" then this has a different meaning to....
"can be programmed to mold to your body shape"

...and the current wording in misleading and implies that the computer is in some way connected to the seat adjustment motors.

My problem is that I have a reasonably good understanding of the English language and the wording in the brochure extract above suggests to me that the seats can programmed in the true meaning of the word. (according to a dictionary and not my personal interpretation of the word)

I'm simply stating that the sales brochure is very misleading in regard to the "programmable" seat adjustments.

[Tobster]

Arronng,
You "programme" a VCR to perform a series of of controlled events ie. to record a future TV program.

If we're going on semantics, you actually "program" a VCR. "Programme" and "program" are interchangeable as nouns (although "program" is the Australian standard version), but you can only use "program" as a verb.

That said, Honda's use of the word is slightly misleading -- and I wonder if it's a segment of copy that was used in an overseas brochure (as they're pretty well the same, if you download one).

Technically, if there's a microchip driving the motors, then "programmed" would be a correct word to use.

I read the brochure and never interpreted it that way.

If memory seats were really important, surely you would have had the salesman demonstrate the feature to you during your test drive?

[Merlin086]

Exactly my point, Tobster.

Your interpretation of the sales brochure is different to mine, making it at least vague, and IMHO is also misleading.

And you are right, I didn't ask the salesmen to show me how to set the seat memory, or how to close the sunroof once the ignition key is turned off, or many other of the myriad of functions.
Sometimes people assume what they read in a sales brochure without verifying every function mentioned, prior to the point of sale.

It wasn't the deciding factor in purchasing the car, but I was interested in other interpretations of of the sales brochure.
Point proved.......different opinions.........

[aaronng]

I agree it is the brochure's fault. But also, if the Euro did have the memory seat feature, the salesperson would have been harping its praises non stop.

BTW, to clarify, I use program as a verb. As a noun however, I keep mixing them up. I should have said TV program/guide instead of programme. I chalk it up to trying to differentiate between US and UK english while growing up. And for computers, program for both noun and verb.

[Merlin086]

A lot of salesmen let the car sell itself, coz once you drive one your hooked.

I thought my V6 accord was good, but the euro is something else again.........I really can live without memory seats.......so much else to play with.....lol

[_CiVIC_]

i should have gone the luxury...

[tony1234]

Arronng,
That's a pretty close description of the words programme and program, however you have it backwards.

You "programme" a VCR to perform a series of of controlled events ie. to record a future TV program.

A "program" guide is a list of a series of future events or shows.

Here is a scan from the current euro sales brochure.


All I'm saying is that if the wording was "can be adjusted to mold to your body shape" then this has a different meaning to....
"can be programmed to mold to your body shape"

...and the current wording in misleading and implies that the computer is in some way connected to the seat adjustment motors.

My problem is that I have a reasonably good understanding of the English language and the wording in the brochure extract above suggests to me that the seats can programmed in the true meaning of the word. (according to a dictionary and not my personal interpretation of the word)

I'm simply stating that the sales brochure is very misleading in regard to the "programmable" seat adjustments.

Japanese to english translation=mistakes.i see it all the time.

[yfin]

Sorry to have to correct you but adjusted and programmed have 2 different meanings, programmable relates to computers and control of a series of events.
If you have a dictionary look it up, and then lend it to the Honda Advertisng Dept.

I know where you are coming from. But it is important to always check a car over carefully before buying so you know exactly what features it has and doesn't have - especially if memory seats was important for you.

[EuroDude]

Japanese to english translation=mistakes.i see it all the time.

I doubt the brochure was translated from Japanese. The writer who wrote the brochure would most definetely be an Aussie.

[80057]

I just ask the dealer question after question after question, i dont like reading much. then i spend a good long time testing things out, like air con, older cars that were made in japan had crap air con, cos japan isnt as hot and humid as aus, i tested to see how easy the stereo is to work play around with the telescopic steering wheel and boot and everything,

my only gripe would be those 2 yellow straps u pull to fold down your back seats, even the civic has handles to pull attached to the underbody of the top of the boot (parcel tray area not the boot lid). no car is perfect i guess