2003 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID tow

If you decide to tow your car with all
f our wheels on the ground, make
sure you use a properly-designed and
attached tow bar. Prepare the car for
towing as described above, and leave
the ignition switch in Accessory (I)
so the steering wheel does not lock.
Make sure the radio and any items
plugged into the accessory power
socket are turned of f so they do not
rundownthebattery.
With the f ront wheels on the ground,
it is best to tow the car no farther
than 50 miles (80 km), and keep the
speedbelow35mph(55km/h).
If your car is equipped with a f ront
spoiler, remove it bef ore towing so it
is not damaged.
Emergency T owing
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed283
Trying to lif t or tow your car by the
bumpers will cause serious damage.
The bumpers are not designed to
support the car’s weight.
The steering system can be damaged if
the steering wheel is locked. Leave the
ignition switch in Accessory (I), and
make sure the steering wheel turns
f reely bef ore you begin towing.

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Your new Honda is covered by these
warranties:
provides prorated
coverage f or a replacement battery
purchased f rom a Honda dealer.
a seat
belt that f ails to f unction properly is
coveredfortheusefullifeof the
vehicle.
covers all genuine
Honda replacement parts against
defects in materials and workman-
ship. Genuine Honda Accessories are
covered under this warranty. Time
and mileage limits depend on the
type of accessory and other f actors.
Please read your warranty manual
f or details. all exterior body panels are
covered f or rust-through f rom the
inside f or the specif ied time period
with no mileage limit. provides
coverageforaslongasthepur-
chaser of the muf f ler owns the car.
covers your new vehicle, except f or
the battery, emissions control
systems and accessories, against
def ects in materials and
workmanship.
this warranty gives up
to 100 percent credit toward a
replacement battery. these two
warranties cover your vehicle’s emis-
sions control systems. Time, mileage,
and coverage are conditional. Please
read the warranty manual for exact
inf ormation. Restrictions and exclusions apply to
all these warranties. Please read the
2003 Honda Warranty Inf ormation
booklet that came with your car f or
precise inf ormation on warranty
coverages. Your Honda’s original
tires are covered by their
manuf acturer. Tire warranty inf or-
mation is in a separate booklet.
Please ref er to the 2003 Warranty
Manual that came with your car.
Replacement Bat t ery L imit ed
Warranty
Seat Belt Limited Warranty
Replacement Part s L imit edWarranty
Accessory Limited Warranty
Rust Perf orat ion L imit ed Warrant y Replacement Muf f ler L if et ime
Limited Warranty
New Vehicle L imit ed Warrant y
Original Equipment Bat t ery L imit edWarranty
Emissions Cont rol Syst ems Def ect s
Warrant y and EmissionsPerf ormance WarrantyU.S. Owners
Canadian Owners
Warranty Coverages
Warrant y and Cust omer Relat ions301

CONT INUED
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Daytime Running Lights . 76
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 302
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Def og and Def rost .116
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Def ogger, Rear Window . 81
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Def rosting the Windows . 116
....................................
Dimensions .288
...............
Dimming the Headlights . 75
Dipstick Automatic Transmission .....................................
(CVT) .206
..................................
Engine Oil .148
..........................
Directional Signals .78
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 174
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Disposal of Used Oil .198
Doors ..............
Locking and Unlocking . 87
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Power Door Locks .87
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 290
Downshif ting, 5-speed Manual .............................
Transmission .162
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Drive Belt .224
...........
Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
...........................................
Driving .159
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Economy .150
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In Bad Weather .178
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In Foreign Countries . 293..................
Dust and Pollen Filter . 222
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Fabric, Cleaning .250
...................................
Fan, Interior .113
Features, Comfort and ..............................
Convenience .107
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Filling the Fuel Tank . 145
Filters ................................
Air Cleaner .211
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Dust and Pollen .222
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Oil .197
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Economy, Fuel .150
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Emergencies on the Road . 255
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Battery, Jump Starting . 265
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Brake System Indicator . 275
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Changing a Flat Tire . 257
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Charging System Indicator . 272
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Checking the Fuses . 277
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 271
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 273
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Overheated Engine . 268
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Emergency Brake .100
......................
Emergency Flashers .80
......................
Emergency Towing .282
............
Emergency Trunk Opener . 93
.......................
Emissions Controls .294
.............
Emissions Testing, State . 297
Engine ....
Coolant Temperature Gauge . 71
...................................
Drive Belt .224
......
Engine Speed Limiter . 165,169
Malf unction Indicator ................................
Lamp .62, 273 ........
Oil Pressure Indicator . 62,271
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Oil, What Kind to Use . 195
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Overheating .268
............................
Specif ications .288
.......................................
Starting .161
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Ethanol in Gasoline .292
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls . 294
...............................
Exhaust Fumes .54
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by .20
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Exterior, Cleaning the . 246
Index
E
F
III

Supplemental Restraint................................
System .10, 48
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Servicing .53
.........................
SRS Indicator .51 ,61
...................
System Components . 48
..................................
Synthetic Oil .196
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Underside, Cleaning .252
Unexpected, Taking Care ..........................................
of the .255
....
Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 290
........................
Unleaded Gasoline .144
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Upholstery Cleaning .249
.......
Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 198
.................
Vehicle Capacity Load . 155
......................
Vehicle Dimensions .288
....
Vehicle Identif ication Number . 286
.....................................
Tachometer .69
Taillights, Changing ..................................
Bulbs .237, 238
.
Taking Care of the Unexpected . 255
....................................
Tape Player .133
Technical Descriptions ......
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 290
.....
Emissions Control Systems . 294
.....................
Oxygenated Fuels .292
Three Way Catalytic ...............................
Converter .296
.......................
Temperature Gauge .71
..............
Tether Anchorage Points . 42
............................
Thef t Protection .137
..
Three Way Catalytic Converter . 296
..........................
Time, Setting the .123
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Tire Chains .231 .........
Tire, How to Change a Flat . 257
...............................................
Tires .225
..............................
Air Pressure .225
.........................
Checking Wear .227
..........................
Compact Spare .256
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 290
......................................
Inf lation .225
..................................
Inspection .227
..............................
Maintenance .227
...................................
Replacing .229
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Rotating .228
...........................................
Snow .230
............................
Specif ications .289
................................
Tire Chains .231
...................
Tools, Tire Changing . 258
Towing .....................................
A Trailer .179
..................
Emergency Towing . 282
...........................
Traction Devices .231
Transmission Checking Fluid Level, ..................
Automatic (CVT) . 206
Checking Fluid Level, ...................................
Manual .208
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Fluid Selection . 207,208
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Identif ication Number . 287Shif ting the Automatic
.....................................
(CVT) .167
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Shif ting the Manual . 165
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Treadwear .290
.......................................
Trip Meter .69
....................................
Trip Mileage .70
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Trunk .92
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Opening .92
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Open Monitor Light . 65
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Turn Signals .78
Index
U
V
T
VIII

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Vehicle Storage .243
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Ventilation .109
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VIN .286
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Vinyl Cleaning .250
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Viscosity, Oil .196
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WARNING, Explanation of . ii
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Warning Labels, Location of . 55
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Warranty Coverages .301
Washer, Windshield ........
Checking the Fluid Level . 205
.......................................
Indicator .65
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Operation .80
.........................................
Washing .246
..................
Waxing and Polishing . 247
Wheels ...............
Adjusting the Steering . 82
............
Alignment and Balance . 227
....................
Aluminum Wheels .248
..........................
Compact Spare .256
......................................
Wrench .258
Windows .....................................
Cleaning .251
..................
Operating the Power . 97...........................
Rear, Def ogger .81
Windshield .......................................
Cleaning .78
...................................
Def roster .116
.......................................
Washers .80
Wipers, Windshield .......................
Changing Blades .219
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Operation .78
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Worn Tires .227
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Wrecker, Emergency Towing . 282
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