2010 Honda Civic Hybrid Owners Manual

Protecting Infants Protecting Larger Children Protecting Small Children

......... ... ..... ........................ ....................... ....... .........

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Radiator Overheating . 321
Radio/Disc/Sound System . 113, 148
................... Readiness Codes . 325, 348
Rear Lights, Bulb

. 296, 297
. 98
. 76
. 92
. 89

Replacement

......................

............................ ................. ................ .......................

Rear View Mirror Rear Window Defogger Reclining the Seat-backs Remote Transmitter Replacement Information Dust and Pollen Filter Engine Oil and Filter Fuses Light Bulbs Maintenance Minder Tires

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. 300
. 286
. 328
. 293
. 277
. 306

VI

Wiper Blades

.............................

. 300

Replacing Seat Belts After a

Crash

............................................

. 21

Reporting Safety Defects

(U.S. Vehicles)

..........................

. 354

Reserve Tank, Engine

Coolant

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Restraint, Child Reverse Gear Position Rotation, Tire

............................... .................. ................................

. 246, 288
. 34
. 262
. 306

Safety Belts Safety Defects, Reporting Safety Features

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Safety Labels, Location of Safety Messages Seat Belts

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Airbags Seat Belts

. 9, 19
. 354
. 8
. 10
. 9
. 53
. iii . 9, 19
. 19

Additional Information Automatic Seat Belt

...............

Tensioners

...............................

Lap/Shoulder Belt Maintenance

................ ........................

. 20
. 15, 19
. 21, 299

Reminder Light and

Beeper

................................

System Components Use During Pregnancy Wearing a Lap/Shoulder

................... ...............

. 19, 58
. 19
. 17

Belt

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Seat Heaters Seats, Adjusting the Security System Serial Number Service Intervals Service Manual Service Station Procedures Setting the Clock Shift Lever Position Indicators Shift Lock Release Side Airbags

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Off Indicator

. 15, 19
. 96
. 91
. 213
. 336
. 283
. 355
. 243
. 212
. 260
. 263
. 10, 29
. 31, 59
. 30

Side Curtain Airbags Side Marker Lights, Bulb

......................

Replacement Signaling Turns Snow Tires Spare Tire Inflating Specifications

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. 295
. 74
. 307

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. 312
. 339

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Index

. 338
. 214

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Specifications Charts Speed Control Speed-Sensitive Volume Compensation (SVC)

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Spotlights SRS, Additional Information

. 115, 158
. 102
....................................... . 22
.......... Additional Safety Precautions . 33
... Airbag Service . 33
............................. How the Passenger Airbag Off ......................

Indicator Works

. 32

How the Side Airbag Off

Indicator Works

...................... . 31
How the SRS Indicator Works . 31
.. How Your Front Airbags

. 25
How Your Side Airbags Work . 29
How Your Side Curtain

......................................... ...

Work

Airbags Work SRS Components

SRS Indicator ............................. START (Ignition Key Position) Starting the Engine

.......................... ........................

. 30
. 22
. 31, 58
.... . 80
....................... . 259

In Cold Weather at High

Altitude

With a Dead Battery

Steam Coming from Engine

.................................. ................ ........

. 259
. 319
. 321

Steering Wheel

Adjustment Anti-theft Column Lock

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Storing Your Vehicle Supplemental Restraint

. 77
. 80
. 310

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System Servicing SRS Indicator System Components

.........................

...................

.........................................

. 10, 22
. 33
. 31, 58
. 22
. 115, 158
. 286

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SVC Synthetic Oil

Taillights, Changing

Bulbs

..................................

. 296, 297
Taking Care of the Unexpected . 311
Technical Descriptions

DOT Tire Quality Grading Emissions Control Systems Oxygenated Fuels State Emissions Testing Three Way Catalytic

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. 340
. 345
. 242
. 348

Converter Tire Labeling Temperature Gauge

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. 347
. 342
. 66

. 46
.............. Tether Anchorage Points Theft Protection ............................ . 209
.. Three Way Catalytic Converter . 347
. 212
Time, Setting the .......................... .................................... Tire Chains . 308
. 313
Tire, How to Change a Flat ......... . 340
Tire Information ........................... . 303
............................................... Tires .............................. . 304
. 305
......................... . 312
.......................... . 340
...... ...................................... . 303
. 305
.................................. . 306
.............................. . 306
................................... . 306
...................................... ................................ . 305
. 307
........................................... . 339
............................ . 308
................................ ................... . 313

Air Pressure Checking Wear Compact Spare DOT Tire Quality Grading Inflation Inspection Maintenance Replacing Rotating Service Life Snow Specifications Tire Chains

Tools, Tire Changing

CONTINUED

VII

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Index

Towing

A Trailer Emergency Towing

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. 274
. 333
. 308

Traction Devices Transmission

Checking Fluid Level,

Automatic

Fluid Selection Identification Number Shifting the Automatic

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Opening Open Monitor Light

. 291
. 291
. 337
. 261
. 340
. 67
. 88
. 88
. 60
. 74

Treadwear Trip Meter Trunk

Turn Signals

Unexpected, Taking Care

of the

.......................................... .... ........................ ......................

. 311
. 340
Uniform Tire Quality Grading . 242
Unleaded Gasoline USB Adapter Cable . 142
USB Flash Memory Device . 142, 196
Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 287

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VIII

. 100
. 253
. 338
. 336

Vanity Mirror Vehicle Capacity Load Vehicle Dimensions Vehicle Identification Number Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA )

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System

....................................

VSA Activation Indicator VSA Off Switch VSA System Indicator

.........................

........

...

Vehicle Storage Ventilation VIN Viscosity, Oil

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. 270
. 64, 270
. 271
. 64, 270
. 310
. 106
. 336
. 285

WARNING, Explanation of Warning Labels, Location of Warranty Coverages Washer, Windshield

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. iii . 53
. 353

Checking the Fluid Level Indicator Operation

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. 290
. 61
. 73

Wheels

Adjusting the Steering Alignment and Balance Cleaning Compact Spare Nut Wrench

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. 77
. 306
. 308
. 312
. 313

Windows

Operating the Power Rear, Defogger

.................. ...........................

. 97
. 76

Windshield Cleaning Defroster Washers

....................................... ................................... .......................................

. 73
. 108
. 73

Wipers, Windshield Changing Blades Operation Worn Tires Wrecker, Emergency Towing

....................... ..................................... ............................

. 300
. 73
. 304, 305
. 333

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Service Information Summary

Automatic Transmission Fluid (CVTF): Use Honda CVT Fluid (continuously variable transmission fluid) only

Fluid change capacity:

3.0 US qt (2.8 )

Gasoline: Unleaded gasoline, pump octane number of 87 or higher.

Fuel Tank Capacity:

12.3 US gal (46.6 )

Recommended Engine Oil: API Premium grade 0W-20
285
detergent oil (see page

).

Oil change capacity (including filter):

3.4 US qt (3.2 )

Brake Fluid: Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3 preferred, or a DOT 3 or DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary replacement (see page

292

).

Tire Pressure (measured cold): Front/Rear:

32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm )

Spare Tire:

60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm )

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Owner’s Identification

OWNER

ADDRESS

STREET

CITY

STATE/PROVINCE/TERRITORY

V. I. N.

DELIVERY DATE

DEALER NAME

ADDRESS

(Date sold to original retail purchaser)

DEALER NO.

STREET

ZIP CODE/

POSTAL CODE

CITY

STATE/PROVINCE/TERRITORY

OWNER’S SIGNATURE

DEALER’S SIGNATURE

ZIP CODE/

POSTAL CODE

This owner’s manual should be considered a permanent part of the vehicle and should remain with the vehicle when it is sold.

This owner’s manual covers all models of the Civic Hybrid. You may find descriptions of equipment and features that are not on your particular model.

The information and specifications included in this publication were in effect at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd. reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change specifications or design at any time without notice and without incurring any obligation whatsoever.

POUR CLIENTS CANADIEN AVIS IMPORTANT: Si vous avez besoin d’un Manuel du Conducteur en français, veuillez demander à votre concessionnaire de commander le numéro de pièce 33SNCC40

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