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to skip

the beginning of the next track. Press and release backward to the beginning of the previous track. To move rapidly within a track, press and hold the see CUE or REW in the display.

. You will

or

REPEAT a track, press and release the RPT

To continuously replay

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button. You will see RPT in the display. Press the RPT button again to turn it off.

the CD will stay in the drive. When you turn the system back on, the CD will begin playing where it left off.

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RANDOM This feature plays the tracks in random order. To activate Random Play, press and release the RDM button. You will see RDM in the display. This continues until you press the RDM button again.

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To Stop Playing a CD Press the eject button ( remove the CD. If you eject the CD, but do not remove it from the slot, the system will automatically reload the CD after 15 seconds and put it in pause mode. To begin playing, press the CD button. Press the AM/FM button to switch to the radio while a CD is playing. Press the CD button to play the CD.

If you turn the system off while a CD is playing, either with the PWR/VOL knob or by turning off the ignition,

Operating the Optional CD Changer A CD changer is available for your vehicle. It holds up to six CDs. You operate the CD changer with the same controls used for the in-dash CD player.

Load the desired CDs in the magazine, and load the magazine in the changer according to the instructions that came with the unit.

To select the CD changer, press the CD button. The CD and track numbers will be displayed. To select a different CD, use the preset 5
(DISC ) or preset 6 (DISC ) ＋ button. If you select an empty slot in the magazine, the changer will, after finding that slot empty, try to load the CD in the next slot.

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General Information

When using CD-R discs, use only high quality CDs labeled for audio use.

When recording a CD-R, the recording must be closed for it to be used by the CD players.

CD-RW discs will not work in this unit.

Play only standard round CDs. Odd-shaped CDs may jam in the drive or cause other problems.

Handle your CDs properly to prevent damage and skipping.

Protecting CDs When a CD is not being played, store it in its case to protect it from dust and other contamination. To prevent warpage, keep CDs out of direct sunlight and extreme heat.

To clean a CD, use a clean soft cloth. Wipe across the CD from the center to the outside edge.

A new CD may be rough on the inner and outer edges. The small plastic pieces causing this roughness can flake off and fall on the re- cording surface of the CD, causing skipping or other problems. Remove these pieces by rubbing the inner and outer edges with the side of a pencil or pen.

Never try to insert foreign objects in the CD player or the magazine.

Protecting Your CDs

Handle a CD by its edges; never touch either surface. Do not place stabilizer rings or labels on the CD. These, along with contamination from fingerprints, liquids, and felt-tip pens, can cause the CD to not play properly, or possibly jam in the drive.

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CD Player Error Messages

If you see an error message in the display while playing a CD, find the cause in the chart to the right. If you cannot clear the error message, take your vehicle to a Honda dealer.

Error

Message

Cause

Solution

FOCUS Error

Mechanical Error

High temperature

Press the EJECT button and pull out the CD. Check if it is inserted correctly in the CD player. Make sure the CD is not scratched or damaged. Press the EJECT button and pull out the CD. Check the CD for damage or deformation. If the CD cannot be pulled out, or the error message does not disappear after the CD is ejected, see a Honda dealer. Will disappear when the temperature returns to normal.

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If you see an error message in the display while playing a CD, find the cause in the chart to the right. If you cannot clear the error message, take your vehicle to a Honda dealer.

Error

Message

CD Changer Error Messages

Cause

Solution

FOCUS Error

No CD in the CD magazine

Mechanical Error

High temperature

No CD magazine in the CD changer

Press the magazine eject button and pull it out, check for an error message, and insert the magazine again. If the message does not disappear or the magazine cannot be pulled out, see a Honda dealer. Insert CD.

Press the magazine eject button and pull it out. Check for an error message, and insert the magazine again. If the message does not disappear or the magazine cannot be pulled out, see a Honda dealer. Will disappear when the temperature returns to normal. Insert CD magazine.

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Playing a Tape

TAPE BUTTON

FF BUTTON

RPT INDICATOR

REW BUTTON

DOLBY INDICATOR

PWR/VOL KNOB

PLAY/PROG BUTTON

RPT BUTTON

SKIP BAR

NR BUTTON

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To Play a Tape Optional The ignition switch must be in the ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position. Make sure the open side of the tape is facing right, then insert the tape most of the way into the slot. The system will pull the tape in the rest of the way, and begin to play it.

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The tape direction indicator will come on to show you which side of the tape is playing. The indicates the side you inserted upward in now playing. If you want to play the other side, press the PLAY/PROG button. When the player reaches the end of the tape, it will automatically reverse direction and play the other side.

＊

Dolby noise reduction turns on when you insert a tape. The

indicator will light in the

display. If the tape was not recorded in Dolby, turn it off by pressing the NR button. Dolby remains off until you press the NR button again.

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Dolby noise reduction manufactured under

license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corpo- ration. ‘‘DOLBY’’ and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories

Licensing Corporation.

To Stop Playing a Tape To remove the tape, press the EJECT button. If you want to turn the player off, press the PWR/VOL knob or turn off the ignition. The tape will remain in the drive. When you turn the system back on, the tape will begin playing where it left off.

Playing a Tape

To switch to the radio or CD player while a tape is playing, press the AM/FM or CD/TAPE button. To change back to the tape player, press the CD/TAPE button.

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To rewind the tape,

Tape Search Functions FF/REW push the REW button. You will see REW in the display. To fast forward the tape, push the FF button. You will see FF displayed. Press the FF, REW, or PLAY/PROG button to take the system out of rewind or fast forward.

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Press

button to find

SKIP the beginning of the current song or passage. Press button to find the beginning of the next song or passage. When the system reaches the beginning of a song or passage, it begins to play it.

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Playing a Tape

− Press the RPT button

REPEAT to continuously play a song or passage. You will see RPT displayed. The track will repeat until you press the RPT button again.

The SKIP and REPEAT

NOTE: functions use silent periods on the tape to find the end of a song or passage. These features may not work if there is almost no gap between selections, a high noise level, or a silent period in the middle of a selection.

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Caring for the Tape and Player The tape player picks up dirt and oxides from the tape. This contamination builds up over time and cause the sound quality to degrade. To prevent this, you should clean the player after every 30 hours of use.

If you do not clean the tape player regularly, it may eventually become impossible to remove the contamination with a normal cleaning kit. Your Honda dealer has a cleaning kit available.

Use 100-minute or shorter tapes. Tapes longer than that may break or jam the drive.

If the tape is loose, tighten it by turning the hub with a pencil or your finger. If the label is peeling off, remove it or it could cause the cassette to jam in the player. Never try to insert a warped or damaged

cassette in the player.

Store tapes in their cases to protect them from dust and moisture. Never place tapes where they will be exposed to direct sunlight, high heat, or high humidity. If a tape is exposed to extreme heat or cold, let it reach a moderate temperature before inserting it into the player.

Never insert foreign objects into the cassette player.

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Your vehicle’s audio system will disable itself if it is disconnected from electrical power for any reason. To make it work again, you must enter a specific five-digit code in the preset buttons. Because there are hundreds of number combinations possible from five-digits, making the system work without knowing the exact code is nearly impossible.

You should have received a card that lists your audio system code number and serial number. It is best to store this card in a safe place at home. In addition, you should write the audio system’s serial number in this Owner’s Manual.

If you should happen to lose the card, you must obtain the code number from a Honda dealer. To do this, you will need the system’s serial number.

If your vehicle’s battery is discon- nected or goes dead, the audio system will disable itself. If this happens, you will see ‘‘COdE’’ in the frequency display the next time you turn on the system. Use the Preset buttons to enter the five-digit code. The code is located on the radio code card included in your Owner’s Manual kit. When it is entered correctly, the radio will start playing.

If you make a mistake entering the code, do not start over; complete the five-digit sequence, then enter the correct code. You have ten tries to enter the correct code. If you are unsuccessful in ten attempts, you must then leave the system on for 1
hour before trying again.

Radio Theft Protection

If the code card is lost, a Honda dealer can access your code with your radio’s serial number. To access the serial number, turn the radio on. It must display ‘‘COdE’’, then turn the radio off. Push the preset 1, preset 6, and power buttons at the same time, then quickly release.

You will have to store your favorite stations in the Preset buttons after the system begins working. Your original settings were lost when the power was disconnected.

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Setting the Clock

CLOCK (SCAN/RPT) BUTTON

H BUTTON

M BUTTON

R BUTTON

You can quickly set the time to the nearest hour. If the displayed time is before the half hour, press and hold the CLOCK button until you hear a beep, then press the R (Preset 6) button to set the clock back to the previous hour. If the displayed time is after the half hour, the clock sets forward to the beginning of the next hour.

For example: 1:06 will reset to 1:00
1:52 will reset to 2:00

If your vehicle’s battery is disconnected or goes dead, you will need to set the clock.

Press and hold the CLOCK button until you hear a beep. Change the hours by pressing the H (Preset 4) button until the numbers advance to the desired time. Change the minutes by pressing the M (Preset 5) button until the numbers advance to the desired time. When you are finished, press the CLOCK button again.

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Cruise control allows you to maintain a set speed above 25 mph (40 km/h) without keeping your foot on the accelerator pedal. It should be used for cruising on straight, open highways. It is not recommended for city driving, winding roads, slippery roads, heavy rain, or bad weather.

Improper use of the cruise control can lead to a crash.

Use the cruise control only when traveling on open highways in good weather.

Using the Cruise Control

CANCEL BUTTON

Cruise Control

RESUME/ accel BUTTON

SET/decel BUTTON

1.

Push in the Cruise Control Master Switch. The indicator in the switch will come on.

2.

Accelerate to the desired cruising speed above 25 mph (40 km/h).

3.

Press and release the SET/decel button on the steering wheel. The CRUISE CONTROL indicator on the instrument panel comes on to show the system is now activated.

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Cruise Control

The cruise control may not hold the set speed when you are going up and down hills. If your speed increases going down a hill, use the brakes to slow down. This will cancel the cruise control. To resume the set speed, press the RESUME/accel button. The CRUISE CONTROL light on the instrument panel will come back on.

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Changing the Set Speed You can increase the set cruising speed in any of these ways:

Press and hold the RESUME/ accel button. When you reach the desired cruising speed, release the button.

To increase your speed in very small amounts, tap the RESUME/ accel button. Each time you do this, your vehicle will speed up about 1 mph (1.6 km/h).

Push on the accelerator pedal. Accelerate to the desired cruising speed and press the SET/decel button.

You can decrease the set cruising speed in any of these ways:

Press and hold the SET/decel button. Release the button when you reach the desired speed.

To slow down in very small amounts, tap the SET/decel button. Each time you do this, your vehicle will slow down about 1 mph (1.6 km/h).

Tap the brake or clutch pedal lightly with your foot. The CRUISE CONTROL light on the instrument panel will go out. When the vehicle slows to the desired speed, press the SET/ decel button.

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Even with the cruise control turned on, you can still use the accelerator pedal to speed up for passing. After completing the pass, take your foot off the accelerator pedal. The vehicle will return to the set cruising speed.

Resting your foot on the brake or clutch pedal will cause the cruise control to cancel.

Cancelling the Cruise Control You can cancel the cruise control in any of these ways:

Tap the brake or clutch pedal.

Push the CANCEL button on the steering wheel.

Press the Cruise Control Master Switch.

Cruise Control

When you push the CANCEL button, or tap the brake or clutch pedal, the system remembers the previously- set cruising speed. To return to that speed, accelerate to above 25 mph (40 km/h) and then press and release the RESUME/accel button. The CRUISE CONTROL light comes on. The vehicle will accelerate to the same cruising speed as before.

Pressing the Cruise Control Master Switch turns the system completely off and erases the previous cruising speed.

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Before Driving

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Break-in Period . 114
Gasoline Type . 115
Service Station Procedures Fuel Economy . 119
Accessories and Modifications . 121
Carrying Cargo . 123

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Before you begin driving your Honda, you should know what gasoline to use, and how to check the levels of important fluids. You also need to know how to properly store luggage or packages. The information in this section will help you. If you plan to add any accessories to your vehicle, please read the information in this section first.

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Break-in Period, Gasoline Type

Break-in Period Help assure your vehicle’s future reliability and performance by paying extra attention to how you drive during the first 600 miles (1,000 km). During this period:

Avoid full-throttle starts and rapid acceleration.

Avoid hard braking for the first 200 miles (300 km).

Do not change the oil until the scheduled maintenance time.

You should also follow these re- commendations with an overhauled or exchanged engine, or when the brakes are replaced.

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Gasoline Type Your Honda is designed to operate on unleaded gasoline with a pump octane number of 86 or higher. Use of a lower octane gasoline can cause occasional metallic knoking noises in the engine and will result in decreased engine performance.

We recommend using gasoline containing detergent additives that help prevent fuel system and engine deposits.

Using gasoline containing lead will damage your vehicle’s emissions controls. This contributes to air pollution.

In addition, in order to maintain good performance, fuel economy, and emissions control, we strongly recommend, in areas where it is available, the use of gasoline that does NOT contain manganese-based fuel additives such as MMT.

Use of gasoline with these additives may adversely affect performance, and cause the Malfunction Indicator Lamp on your instrument panel to come on. If this happens, contact your authorized Honda dealer for service.

For further important fuel-related information, please refer to your Quick Start Guide.

Some gasoline today is blended with oxygenates such as ethanol or MTBE. Your vehicle is designed to operate on oxygenated gasoline containing up to 10 percent ethanol by volume and up to 15 percent MTBE by volume. Do not use gasoline containing methanol.

If you notice any undesirable operating symptoms, try another service station or switch to another brand of gasoline.

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Fueling

Push

1.

Park with the driver’s side closest to the gas pump.

2.

Open the fuel fill door by pushing on the handle to the left of the driver’s seat.

Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive. You can be burned or seriously injured when handling fuel.

Stop the engine and keep heat, sparks, and flames away. Handle fuel only outdoors. Wipe up spills immediately.

3.

Remove the fuel fill cap slowly. You may hear a hissing sound as pressure inside the tank escapes.

Service Station Procedures

TETHER END

FUEL FILL CAP

TETHER

AT-PZEV The fuel fill cap is attached to the fuel filler with a tether. Insert the tether end on the fuel fill cap into the slot on the fuel fill door.

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Service Station Procedures

HOLDER

FUEL FILL CAP

ULEV Place the cap in the holder on the fuel fill door.

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4.

Stop filling the tank after the fuel nozzle automatically clicks off. Do not try to ‘‘top off’’ the tank. Leave some room for the fuel to expand with temperature changes.

Ifthefuelnozzlekeepsclickingoff even though the tank is not full, there may be a problem with your vehicle’s fuel vapor recovery system. The system helps keep fuel vapors from going into the atmosphere. Consult your dealer.

5.

Screw the fuel fill cap back on until it clicks at least three times. If you do not properly tighten the cap, the Malfunction Indicator Lamp may come on (see page 191

).

6.

Push the fuel fill door closed until it latches.

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Opening the Hood

HOOD RELEASE HANDLE

Service Station Procedures

To Close the Hood

LATCH

GRIP

1.

2.

Park the vehicle, and set the parking brake. Pull the hood release handle located under the lower left corner of the dashboard. The hood will pop up slightly.

Put your fingers between the front edge of the hood and the front grille. The hood latch handle is above the ‘‘H’’ logo. Push this handle up until it releases the hood. Lift the hood.

If the hood latch handle moves stiffly, or if you can open the hood without lifting the handle, the mechanism should be cleaned and lubricated.

3.

Pull the support rod out of its clip, and insert the end into the hole on the front left side of the hood.

SUPPORT ROD

CLIP

Lift it up slightly to remove the support rod from the hole. Put the support rod back into its holding clip. Lower the hood to about a foot (30
cm) above the fender, then let it drop. Make sure it is securely latched.

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Service Station Procedures

Oil Check

DIPSTICK

Engine Coolant Check

RESERVE TANK

MAX

UPPER MARK LOWER MARK

MIN

Wait a few minutes after turning the engine off before you check the oil.

1.

Remove the dipstick (orange loop).

4.

Remove the dipstick again and check the level. It should be between the upper and lower marks.

If it is near or below the lower mark, see

Adding Oil

on page

152

2.

Wipe the dipstick with a clean cloth or paper towel.

3.

Insert it all the way back in its tube.

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Look at the coolant level in the radiator reserve tank. Make sure it is between the MAX and MIN lines. If Adding it is below the MIN line, see Engine Coolant for 155
information on adding the proper coolant.

on page

Owner’s Maintenance on page

Refer to Checks on checking other items in your Honda.

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Improving Fuel Economy

Always maintain your vehicle according to the maintenance Owner’s schedule. See Maintenance Checks 146

).

(see page

an underinflated tire Forexample, causes more ‘‘rolling resistance,’’ which uses fuel.

Engine oil also affects fuel economy. The fuel efficient, low- viscosity 0W-20 oil recommended for your Civic Hybrid is formulated to help the engine use less fuel. This oil is available at your Honda dealer.

The build-up of snow or mud on your vehicle’s underside adds weight and rolling resistance. Frequent cleaning helps your fuel mileage and reduces the chance of corrosion.

Drive moderately. Rapid acceleration, abrupt cornering and hard braking use more fuel.

Always drive in the highest gear possible.

You may find that your Civic Hybrid’s unique combination of an engine and an electric motor has driving characteristics that are somewhat different from what you are used to. Shift Up and Shift Down indicators (5-speed manual transmission only) on the instrument panel show when to shift to a higher or lower gear. By shifting as soon as the indicator comes on, you will keep the engine operating in its most economical range.

Fuel Economy

Try to maintain a constant speed. Every time you slow down and speed up, your vehicle uses extra fuel. Use the cruise control when appropriate.

Combine several short trips into one.

The air conditioning puts an extra load on the engine which makes it use more fuel. Use the fresh-air ventilation when possible.

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Fuel Economy

If air conditioning is needed, you can save some fuel by using the A/C in ‘‘ECON’’ mode. When the outside temperature is above freezing, this mode allows the Auto Idle Stop function to shut off the engine when the vehicle is stopped, resulting in fuel savings.

You may notice that using the A/C causes a greater drop in fuel economy than you are used to in other vehicles. Although the amount of extra fuel used by the A/C load on the engine is no greater than other vehicles, it is more noticeable because of your Civic Hybrid’s excellent fuel mileage. Using the A/C in hot weather may result in fuel economy that is lower than expected.

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Modifying your vehicle, or installing some non-Honda accessories, can make your vehicle unsafe. Before you make any modifications or add anyaccessories,besuretoreadthe following information.

Accessories Your dealer has Honda accessories that allow you to personalize your vehicle. These accessories have been designed and approved for your vehicle, and are covered by warranty.

Although aftermarket accessories may fit on your vehicle, they may not meet factory specifications, and could adversely affect your vehicle’s handling and stability (see ‘‘Modifications’’ on page additional information).

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Improper accessories or modifications can affect your vehicle’s handling, stability, and performance, and cause a crash in which you can be hurt or killed.

Follow all instructions in this owner’s manual regarding accessories and modifications.

When properly installed, cellular phones, alarms, two-way radios, and low-powered audio systems should not interfere with your vehicle’s computer controlled systems, such as the SRS and anti-lock brake system.

Accessories and Modifications

Before installing any accessory:

Make sure the accessory does not obscure any lights, or interfere with proper vehicle operation or performance.

Be sure electronic accessories do not overload electrical circuits (see page proper operation.

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Have the installer contact your Honda dealer for assistance before installing any electronic accessory.

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Accessories and Modifications

Additional Safety Precaution

Improperly

Donotcoverorreplacefrontseat- backcoverswithoutconsultinga Hondadealer. replacing or covering front seat- back covers can prevent your side airbags from inflating during a collision.

Larger or smaller wheels and tires can interfere with the operation of your vehicle’s anti-lock brakes and other systems.

Do not modify your steering wheel or any other part of your Supplemental Restraint System. Modifications could make the system ineffective. See the safety precautions on page

28

If you plan to modify your vehicle, consult your Honda dealer.

Modifying Your Vehicle Removing parts from your vehicle, or replacing components with non- Honda (aftermarket) components could seriously affect your vehicle’s handling, stability, and reliability.

Some examples are:

Lowering your vehicle with an aftermarket suspension kit that significantly reduces ground clearance can allow the undercarriage to hit speed bumps or other raised objects, which could cause the airbags to deploy.

Raising your vehicle with an aftermarket suspension kit can affect the handling and stability.

Aftermarket wheels, because they are a universal design, can cause excessive stress on suspension components.

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CONSOLE COMPARTMENT

FRONT DOOR POCKET

CENTER POCKET

TRUNK

SEAT-BACK POCKET

GLOVE BOX

Carrying Cargo

Your vehicle has several convenient storage areas:

Glove box Front door and seat-back pockets Console compartment Trunk Center pocket

However, carrying too much cargo, or improperly storing it, can affect your vehicle’s handling, stability, stopping distance, and tires, and make it unsafe. Before carrying any type of cargo, be sure to read the following pages.

Overloading or improper loading can affect handling and stability and cause a crash in which you can be hurt or killed.

Follow all load limits and other loading guidelines in this manual.

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Carrying Cargo

The maximum load for your vehicle is 850 lbs (395 kg). This figure includes total weight of all occupants, cargo, and accessories.

To determine the correct cargo and luggage load limit:

1.

2.

Locate the statement, ‘‘the combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed 850 lbs (395 kg)’’ on your vehicle’s placard (on the driver’s doorjamb).

Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in the vehicle. (Five is seating capacity of your vehicle.)

3.

Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from 850 lbs (395 kg).

4.

The resulting figure equals the available load capacity.

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For example, if there will be four 150
lbs (70 kg) occupants in your vehicle, the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 250 lbs (115
kg). × kg) 850 lbs (395 kg) 250 lbs (115 kg)

150 lbs (70 kg) = 600 lbs (280

600 lbs (280 kg) =

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5.

Determine the combined weight of accessories, luggage, and cargo being loaded in the vehicle. The weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in step 4.

Carrying Items in the Passenger Compartment

Store or secure all items that could be thrown around and hurt someone during a crash.

Do not put any items on top of the trunk panel. They can block your view and be thrown around the vehicle during a crash.

Be sure items placed on the floor behind the front seats cannot roll under the seats and interfere with the pedals or seat operation.

Keep the glove box closed while driving. If it is open, a passenger could injure their knees during a crash or sudden stop.

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Carrying Cargo in the Trunk

Distribute cargo evenly on the floor of the trunk, placing the heaviest items on the bottom and as far forward as possible.

Air Intake

AIR INTAKE

Carrying Cargo

Do not spill any liquids over the air intake and also do not put any small foreign objects in it. This may damage the IMA battery and the power control unit.

If you carry large items that prevent you from closing the trunk lid, exhaust gas can enter the passenger area. To avoid the possibility of poisoning on page 46

, follow the instructions

carbon monoxide

The air intake for the IMA battery and electronics are located on top of the trunk panel. Do not block this air intake, it may cause the IMA battery and the power control unit to overheat, causing the IMA system to shut down. It will start working again after it cools.

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Driving

This section gives you tips on starting the engine under various conditions, and how to operate the 5-speed manual and automatic transmissions. It also includes impor- tant information on parking your vehicle, and the braking system.

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5.

6.

Check that any items you may be carrying are stored properly or fastened down securely.

9.

Fasten your seat belt. Check that your passengers have fastened their seat belts (see page ).

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Check the seat adjustment (see page

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).

Check the adjustment of the inside and outside mirrors (see page

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).

When you start the engine, check the gauges and indicator lights in the instrument panel (see page 51

).

7.

Check the steering wheel adjustment (see page ). 69

8.

Make sure the doors are securely closed and locked.

Preparing to Drive

You should do the following checks and adjustments every day before you drive your vehicle.

1.

Make sure all windows, mirrors, and outside lights are clean and unobstructed. Remove frost, snow, or ice.

2.

Check that the hood and trunk are fully closed.

3.

Visually check the tires. If a tire looks low, use a gauge to check its pressure.

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Starting the Engine

If the engine does not start within 15 seconds, or starts but stalls right away, repeat step 4 with the accelerator pedal pressed halfway down. If the engine starts, release pressure on the accelerator pedal so the engine does not race.

Starting in Cold Weather In cold weather, conventional starter is used instead of the IMA system starter. This is normal. The engine is also harder to start at altitudes above 8,000 feet (2,400 meters) because of the thinner air.

If the engine fails to start, press the accelerator pedal all the way down and hold it there while starting to clear flooding. If the engine still does not start, return to step 5.

5.

6.

1.

Apply the parking brake.

2.

3.

4.

In cold weather, turn off all electrical accessories to reduce the drain on the battery.

ManualTransmission: Push the clutch pedal down all the way.

AutomaticTransmission(CVT) Make sure the shift lever is in Park. Press on the brake pedal.

Without touching the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition key to the START (III) position. Do not hold the key in START for more than 15 seconds at a time. If the engine does not start right away, pause for at least 10 seconds before trying again.

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5-speed Manual Transmission

Come to a full stop before you shift into Reverse. You can damage the transmission by trying to shift into Reverse with the vehicle moving. Push down the clutch pedal, and pause for a few seconds before shifting into Reverse, or shift into one of the forward gears for a moment. This stops the gears so they won’t ‘‘grind.’’

When slowing down, you can get extra braking from the engine by shifting to a lower gear. This extra braking can help you maintain a safe speed and prevent your brakes from overheating while going down a steep hill. Before downshifting, make sure the vehicle speed is low enough that you will not activate the engine speed limiter in the lower gear. Make sure the engine speed will not go into the tachometer’s red zone in the lower gear before downshifting.

Rapid slowing or speeding-up can cause loss of control on slippery surfaces. If you crash, you can be injured.

Use extra care when driving on slippery surfaces.

Engine Speed Limiter If you exceed the maximum speed for the gear you are in, the engine speed will enter into the tachometer’s red zone. If this occurs, you may feel the engine cut in and out. This is caused by a limiter in the engine’s computer controls. The engine will run normally when you reduce the RPM below the red zone.

Before downshifting, make sure the engine will not go into the tachometer’s red zone.

The manual transmission is syn- chronized in all forward gears for smooth operation. It has a lockout so you cannot shift directly from Fifth to Reverse. When shifting up or down, make sure you push the clutch pedal down all the way, shift to the next gear, and let the pedal up gradually. When you are not shifting, do not rest your foot on the clutch pedal. This can cause your clutch to wear out faster.

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Auto Idle Stop To maximize fuel economy, your Civic Hybrid has an Auto Idle Stop function. Under certain conditions, the engine will shut off when you come to a stop. Those conditions are:

The engine coolant is nearly up to normal operating temperature.

The vehicle’s speed is below 19
mph (30 km/h) and you are pressing on the brake pedal to come to a stop.

You depress the clutch pedal.

You are not pressing on the accelerator pedal.

The IMA battery is charged enough to operate the system.

The ECON mode is selected, and the outside temperature is above freezing, or the fan speed control dial is off (see page

89

).

There is adequate vacuum reserve for the power brakes.

When these conditions are met, the engine will shut off as you come to a stop. It will start again automatically when you depress the clutch pedal fully and move the shift lever to first gear. There is no need to start the engine with the ignition switch.

It is recommended that you move the shift lever to Neutral and remove your foot from the clutch pedal while you are stopped. Sitting with the clutch pedal depressed and the shift lever in gear will cause the engine to continue running, defeating the fuel economy benefits of the Auto Idle Stop function.

5-speed Manual Transmission

During Auto Idle Stop, the IMA charge and power brake vacuum reserve is monitored by the system. If either drops below a desired level, and the shift lever is in Neutral, the engine will restart so it can recharge the IMA battery or replenish the vacuum supply.

The Auto Idle Stop function may not activate if the IMA battery temperature is too hot or too cold.

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5-speed Manual Transmission

Auto Idle Stop Indicator

AUTO IDLE STOP INDICATOR

restart the engine with the ignition switch when this light is blinking.

This indicator will blink, and you will hear a continuous beep, if you open the door when Auto Stop is active. The beep will stop when you close the door.

Always turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0) and remove the key if you are getting out of the vehicle.

This indicator comes on as a reminder that the engine has stopped because of the Auto Idle Stop function. When the indicator is off, it means that Auto Idle Stop is not active. When the indicator is on, but the engine is not running, it means the clutch pedal is depressed, but the transmission is not in gear. When the indicator is blinking, it means the clutch pedal is not depressed completely. You cannot

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Shift Up/Shift Down Indicators

SHIFT UP INDICATOR

SHIFT DOWN INDICATOR

Either the Shift Up or Shift Down indicator will light to show the best time to shift to a higher or lower gear. You can achieve the best fuel economy by accelerating and decelerating slowly, and shifting when prompted by the Shift Up indicator.

Road and traffic conditions may require you to shift at times other than those indicated.

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Shift Lever Position Indicators

Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) Honda’s Continuously Variable Transmission’s unique design provides a smooth, constant flow of power. It is electronically controlled for more precise operation and better fuel economy.

Automatic Transmission (CVT)

The ‘‘D’’ indicator comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to ON (II). If it flashes while driving (in any shift position), it indicates a possible problem in the transmission. Avoid rapid acceleration and have the trans- mission checked by a Honda dealer as soon as possible.

These indicators on the instrument panel show which position the shift lever is in.

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Automatic Transmission (CVT)

To shift from:

Do this:

Press the brake pedal and press the release button.

Press the release button.

Move the lever.

P to R

R to P N to R S to L L to S S to D D to N D to S N to D R to N

If you have done all of the above and still cannot move the lever out of Park, see on page 136

Shift Lock Release

To avoid transmission damage, come to a complete stop before shifting into Park. The shift lever must be in Park before you can remove the key from the ignition switch.

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This position mechani-

Park (P) cally locks the transmission. Use Park whenever you are turning off or starting the engine. To shift out of Park, you must press on the brake pedal and have your foot off the accelerator pedal. Press the release buttononthefrontoftheshiftlever to move it.

Shift Lever Positions

SHIFT LEVER

RELEASE BUTTON To shift from any position, press firmly on the brake pedal and press the release button on the front of the shiftlever.Youcannotshiftoutof Park when the ignition switch is in LOCK (0) or ACCESSORY (I).

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Press the brake

Reverse (R) pedal and press the release button to the front of shift lever to shift from Park to Reverse. To shift from Reverse to Neutral, come to a complete stop and then shift.

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Use Neutral if you

Neutral (N) need to restart a stalled engine, or if it is necessary to stop briefly with the engine idling. Shift to the Park position if you need to leave your vehicle for any reason. Press on the brake pedal when you are moving the shift lever from Neutral to another gear.

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Drive (D) Use this position for your normal driving. The transmis- sion automatically selects a suitable gear for your speed and acceleration. You may notice the transmission shifting up at higher speeds when the engine is cold. This helps the engine warm up faster.

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Selecting Second

Second (S) shifts the transmission into a lower range of ratios for better acceleration and increased engine braking. Use Second when you are going down a steep hill, or in stop- and-go driving.

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To shift to Low, press

Low (L) the release button on the front of the shift lever. Use Low to get more power when climbing, and for maximum engine braking when going down steep hills.

For faster acceleration when in D, S or L, the transmission will automatically ‘‘kick down’’ to a lower range of ratios by pushing the accelerator pedal to the floor.

Engine Speed Limiter When the vehicle reaches the maximum speed in any shift position, you may feel the engine cut in and out. This is caused by a limiter (112
mph, 180 km/h) in the engine’s computer controls. The engine will run normally when you reduce the speed to below the maximum.

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Automatic Transmission (CVT)

Shift Lock Release Do this if pushing on the brake pedal and pressing the release button do not shift the transmission out of Park:

1.

Set the Parking brake.

2.

Remove the key from the ignition switch.

3.

Put a cloth on the edge of the Shift Lock Release slot cover next to the shift lever. Use a key to remove the cover. Carefully pry on the edge of the cover.

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RELEASE BUTTON

COVER

SHIFT LOCK RELEASE SLOT

4.

Insert the key in the Shift Lock Release slot.

5.

Push down on the key while you press the release button on the shift lever and move the shift lever out of Park to Neutral.

6.

Remove the key from the Shift Lock Release slot, then reinstall the cover. Make sure the notch on the cover is on the left side. Return the key to the ignition switch, press the brake pedal, and restart the engine.

If you need to use the Shift Lock Release, it means your vehicle is developing a problem. Have it checked by a Honda dealer.

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Auto Idle Stop To maximize fuel economy, your Civic Hybrid has an Auto Idle Stop function. Under certain conditions, the engine will shut off when you come to a stop. Those conditions are:

The engine coolant is nearly up to normal operating temperature.

The shift lever is in D or N.

You are not pressing on the accelerator pedal.

The IMA battery is charged enough to operate the system.

The ECON mode is selected, and the outside temperature is above freezing, or the fan speed control dial is off (see page

89

).

Automatic Transmission (CVT)

There is adequate vacuum reserve for the power brakes.

When these conditions are met after the vehicle speed has exceeded 10
mph (16 km/h), the engine will shut off as you are braking to a stop and the vehicle speed goes below 5 mph (8 km/h).

The engine will start again when you release the brake pedal. It will also restart, even if you are still pressing the brake pedal, under these conditions:

During Auto Idle Stop, the IMA charge and power brake vacuum reserve is monitored by the system. If the vacuum reserve drops below an optimal level, the engine will restart to replenish the vacuum supply. If the IMA charge drops below an optimal level and the shift lever is in Neutral or Park (P), the engine will restart to recharge the IMA battery.

The Auto Idle Stop function may not activate if the IMA battery temperature is too hot or too cold.

You move the shift lever from D or N to R or L.

You press the accelerator pedal.

You are on an incline, and the vehicle begins rolling.

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Automatic Transmission (CVT)

If you open the driver’s door when Auto Stop is active, the indicator will blink and you will hear a continuous beep. The beep will stop when you close the door.

With the driver’s door open, you will hear a continuous beep even if the Auto Idle Stop function is deactivated and the engine restarts.

Always turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0) and remove the key if you are getting out of the vehicle.

Auto Idle Stop Indicator

AUTO IDLE STOP INDICATOR

The indicator blinks as a reminder that the engine has stopped because of the Auto Idle Stop function. You cannot restart the engine with the ignition switch when this light is blinking.

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Always use the parking brake when you park your vehicle. Make sure the parking brake is set firmly or your vehicle may roll if it is parked on an incline.

If your vehicle has an automatic transmission, set the parking brake before you put the transmission in Park. This keeps the vehicle from moving and putting pressure on the parking mechanism in the transmission.

Parking Tips

Make sure the windows are closed.

Turn off the lights.

Place any packages, valuables, etc. in the trunk or take them with you.

Lock the doors.

Never park over dry leaves, tall grass, or other flammable materials. The hot three way catalytic converter could cause these materials to catch on fire.

If the vehicle is facing uphill, turn the front wheels away from the curb. If you have a manual transmission, put it in first gear.

Parking

If the vehicle is facing downhill, turn the front wheels toward the curb. If you have a manual transmission, put it in reverse gear.

Make sure the parking brake is fully released before driving away. Driving with the parking brake partially set can overheat or damage the rear brakes.

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Braking System

Your Honda is equipped with front disc brakes. The brakes on the rear wheels are drum. A power assist helps reduce the effort needed on the brake pedal. The ABS (on some models) helps you retain steering control when braking very hard.

Resting your foot on the pedal keeps the brakes applied lightly, builds up heat, and reduces their effectiveness. It also keeps your brake lights on all the time, confusing drivers behind you.

Constant application of the brakes when going down a long hill builds up heat and reduces their effective- ness. Use the engine to assist the brakes by taking your foot off the accelerator and downshifting to a lower gear.

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Check the brakes after driving through deep water. Apply the brakes moderately to see if they feel normal. If not, apply them gently and frequently until they do. Be extra cautious in your driving.

Braking System Design

Front

etc.). If one circuit should develop a problem, you will still have braking at two wheels.

Brake Wear Indicators If the brake pads need replacing, you will hear a distinctive, metallic screeching sound when you apply the brake pedal. If you do not have the brake pads replaced, they will screech all the time. It is normal for the brakes to occasionally squeal or squeak when you apply them.

The hydraulic system that operates the brakes has two separate circuits. Each circuit works diagonally across the vehicle (the left-front brake is connected with the right-rear brake,

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ABS Indicator

If the ABS indicator comes on, the anti-lock function of the braking system has shut down. The brakes still work like a conventional system, but without anti-lock. You should have the dealer inspect your vehicle as soon as possible.

Onmodelsequipped The Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) helps prevent the brakes from locking up and helps you retain steering control by pumping the brakes rapidly; much faster than a person.

Youshouldneverpumpthebrakepedal. Let the ABS work for you by always keeping firm, steady pressure on the brake pedal. This is sometimes referred to as ‘‘stomp and steer.’’

You will feel a pulsation in the brake pedal when the ABS activates, and you may hear some noise. This is normal: it is the ABS rapidly pumping the brakes. On dry pavement, you will need to press on the brake pedal very hard before the ABS activates. However, you may feel the ABS activate immediately if you are trying to stop on snow or ice.

Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)

Important Safety Reminders ABS does not reduce the time or distance it takes to stop the vehicle; control during braking.

It only helps with steering

ABS will not prevent a skid that results from changing direction abruptly, such as trying to take a corner too fast or making a sudden lane change.

ABS cannot prevent a loss of stability. Always steer moderately when you are braking hard. Severe or sharp steering wheel movement can still cause your vehicle to veer into oncoming traffic or off the road.

A vehicle with ABS may require a longer distance to stop on loose or uneven surfaces, such as gravel or snow, than a vehicle without anti- lock.

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Towing a Trailer

Your vehicle is not designed to tow a trailer. Attempting to do so can void your warranties.

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Maintenance

This section explains why it is important to keep your vehicle well maintained and how to follow basic maintenance safety precautions.

This section also includes Maintenance Schedules for normal driving and severe driving conditions, a Maintenance Record, and instruc- tions for simple maintenance tasks you may want to take care of yourself.

If you have the skills and tools to per- form more complex maintenance tasks on your Honda, you may want to purchase the Service Manual. See page for information on how to obtain a copy, or see your Honda dealer.

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Maintenance Safety Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Record Fluid Locations Adding Engine Oil Changing the Oil and Filter Engine Coolant Windshield Washers Automatic Transmission Fluid Manual Transmission Fluid Brake and Clutch Fluid Hood Latch Lights Seat Belts Floor Mats Dust and Pollen Filter Wiper Blades Tires Checking the Battery Vehicle Storage

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