2003 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID brake fluid

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ÎSlow down by shif ting to a lower
gear, and pull to the side of the road
when it is saf e. Because of the
longer distance needed to stop, it is
hazardous to drive the car. You
should have it towed, and repaired as
soon as possible. (See on page .)
If you must drive the car a short
distance in this condition, drive
slowly and cautiously.
If it comes on at any other time, it
indicates a problem with the car’s
brake system. In most cases, the
problem is a low f luid level in the
brake f luid reservoir. Press lightly on
the brake pedal to see if it f eels
normal. If it does, check the brake
f luid level the next time you stop at a
service station (see page ). If the
fluid level is low, take the car to your
dealer and have the brake system
inspected f or leaks or worn brake
pads.
However, if the brake pedal does not
f eel normal, you should take
immediate action. Because of the
brake system’s dual-circuit design, a
problem in one part of the system
will still give you braking at two
wheels. You will f eel the brake pedal
go down much f arther bef ore the car
begins to slow down, and you will
have to press harder on the pedal.
The distance needed to stop will be
much longer.
The Brake System Indicator
normallycomesonwhenyouturn
the ignition switch ON (II). It is a
reminder to check the parking brake.
It comes on and stays lit if you do not
f ully release the parking brake.
If the ABS indicator comes on with
this indicator, have the vehicle
inspected by your Honda dealer
immediately.
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On models equipped with ABS
Emergency
Towing
Brake System Indicator
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed275
BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR
U.S. indicator shown

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Accessories and Modif ications . 152
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Accessories .152
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Additional Safety Precautions . 153
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Modif ications .153
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .......................................
Position) .87
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Accessory Power Socket . 103
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Additives, Engine Oil . 196
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Airbag (SRS) .10, 48
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Air Cleaner Element .211
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Air Conditioning System . 108
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Maintenance .221
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Usage .110
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Air Outlets (Vents) .108
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Air Pressure, Tires .225
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High Speed Driving . 226
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Normal Driving .226
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Alcohol in Gasoline .292
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Antif reeze .199
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...............................
Indicator .62, 177
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Operation .175
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Anti-thef t, Audio System . 137Anti-thef t Steering Column
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Lock .86
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Appearance Care .245
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Audio System .118
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Auto Idle Stop .163, 171
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Indicator .164, 172
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Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 46
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Automatic Speed Control . 139
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Automatic Transmission (CVT) . 166
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Capacity, Fluid .288
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Checking Fluid Level . 206
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Shif ting .167
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Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 166
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Shif t Lever Positions . 167
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Shif t Lock Release . 170
Battery Charging System ...........................
Indicator .62, 272
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Jump Starting .265
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Level Gauge .72
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Maintenance .216
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Specif ications .289
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Bef ore Driving .143 ....................................
Belts,Seat .8,45
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Beverage Holder .102
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Body Repairs .253
Brakes ...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 175
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Break-in, New Linings . 144
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Bulb Replacement .237
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Fluid .209
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Parking .100
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System Indicator . 62,275
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Wear Indicators .174
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Braking System .174
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Break-in, New Car .144
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Brightness Control, Instruments . 77
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Brights, Headlights .75
Index
A
B
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Bulb Replacement..........................
Back-up Lights .238
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Brake Lights .237
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Ceiling Light .241
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Front Parking Lights . 235
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Front Side Marker Lights . 235
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Headlights .234
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High-mount Brake Light . 238
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License Plate Lights . 239
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Rear Side Marker Lights . 237
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Specif ications .289
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Spotlights .242
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Trunk Light .240
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Turn Signal Lights . 235
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Bulbs, Halogen .234
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Capacities Chart .288
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 54
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Carrying Cargo .154
Cassette Player ............................................
Care .136
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Operation .133
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CAUTION, Explanation of . ii
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CD Changer .129 .......................................
CD Player .127
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Ceiling Light .104
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Certif ication Label .286
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Chains .231
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Changing a Flat Tire .257
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Changing Engine Coolant . 201
Changing Oil ........................................
How to .197
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When to .186
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Charge/Assist Gauge .73
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Charging System Indicator . 62,272
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 160
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Child Saf ety .22
Child Seats ......
LATCH Anchorage System . 43
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Lower Anchors .43
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Tether Anchorage Points . 42
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Childproof Door Locks . 92
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Cleaner Element, Air . 211
Cleaning ....................
Aluminum Wheels .248
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Exterior .246
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Interior .249
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Seat Belts .250
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Vinyl .250
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Windows .251 .........................
Clock, Setting the .123
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Clutch Fluid .210
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CO in the Exhaust .294
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Cold Weather, Starting in . 161
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Compact Spare .256
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Consumer Inf ormation . 300
Continuously Variable ................
Transmission (CVT) . 166
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Controls, Instruments and . 57
Coolant ........................................
Adding .199
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Checking .149
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Proper Solution .199
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Replacing .201
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Temperature Gauge . 72
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Corrosion Protection .252
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System .294
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Cruise Control Operation . 139
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Current Fuel Mileage .70
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Customer Relations Of f ice . 300
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DANGER, Explanation of . ii
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Dashboard .2, 58
Index
C
D
II

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Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 234..............
Hazard Warning Flashers . 80
Headlights ........................................
Aiming .234
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Daytime Running Lights . 76
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High Beam Indicator . 64
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Reminder Beeper .75
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Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 234
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Turning on .75
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Head Restraints .96
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Heating and Cooling .108
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High Altitude, Starting at . 161
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High-Low Beam Switch . 75
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High-mount Brake Light . 238
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Hood Latch .212
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Hood, Opening the .146
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Horn .74
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Hydraulic Clutch .210
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Hydroplaning .179
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Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 286
Ignition ..............................................
Keys .83
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Switch .86
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Timing Control System . 295
5-speed Manual Transmission
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Checking Fluid Level . 208
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Shif ting the .162
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Flashers, Hazard Warning . 80
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Flat Tire, Changing a . 257
Fluids Automatic Transmission .....................................
(CVT) .206
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Brake .209
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Clutch .210
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Manual Transmission . 208
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Windshield Washer . 205
FM Stereo Radio ...................................
Reception .125
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Foreign Countries, Driving in . 293
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Four-way Flashers .80
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Front Airbags .10, 48
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Fuel .144
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Fill Door and Cap .145
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Gauge .71
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Octane Requirement . 144
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Oxygenated .292
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Reserve Indicator .65
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Tank, Filling the .145
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Fuses, Checking the .276 ...............
Gas Mileage, Improving . 150
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Gasohol .292
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Gasoline .144
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Fuel Reserve Indicator . 65
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Gauge .71
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Octane Requirement . 144
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Tank, Filling the .145
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Gas Station Procedures . 145
Gauges ...
Engine Coolant Temperature . 71
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Fuel .71
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Speedometer .69
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Tachometer .69
Gearshif t Lever Positions Automatic Transmission .....................................
(CVT) .167
5-speed Manual .........................
Transmission .162
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Glass Cleaning .251
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Glove Box .101
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Service Inf ormat ion Summary
Gasoline:
Fuel Tank Capacity:
Recommended Engine Oil:Tire Pressure (measured cold): Brake Fluid:
Automatic Transmission Fluid
(CVT):
5-speed Manual Transmission
Fluid:
Unleaded gasoline, pump octane
number of
86or higher.
30psi ( 210kPa , 2.1kgf/cm
)
Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid
DOT
3preferred, or a DOT 3or
DOT 4brake fluid as a temporary
replacement (see page ).
Front/Rear:
Spare Tire: 60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2kgf/cm
)
Oil change capacity (including
filter): API Premium grade 0W-20
detergent oil (see page ). Use Honda ATF-Z1
(Automatic
Transmission Fluid) only.
3.4 US qt ( 3.2
,2 .8 Imp qt)
13.2
US gal (50
,11.0 Imp gal)
3.4US qt ( 3.2
,2 .8 Imp qt)
Capacity:
1.6 US qt ( 1.5
,1 .3 Imp qt)
Capacity (including differential): Honda Manual Transmission
Fluid preferred, or an SAE
10W-30
or 10W-40 motor oil as a
temporary replacement (see page ).
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