2003 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID Owners Manual

High levels of carbon monoxide can
collect rapidly in enclosed areas,
such as a garage. Do not run the
engine with the garage door closed.
Even with the door open, run the
engine only long enough to move the
vehicle out of the garage.
Your car’s exhaust contains carbon
monoxide gas. You should have no
problem with carbon monoxide
entering the car in normal driving if
you maintain your car properly.
Have the exhaust system inspected
f or leaks whenever:
The car is raised f or an oil change.
You notice a change in the sound
of the exhaust.
Thecarwasinanaccidentthat
may have damaged the underside. If you must sit in your parked car,
even in an unconf ined area, with the
engine running, adjust the heating
and cooling system as f ollows: With the trunk lid open, air f low can
pull exhaust gas into your car’s
interior and create a hazardous
condition. If you must drive with the
trunk lid open, open all the windows
and set the heating and cooling
system as shown below.
Select the Fresh Air mode.
Select the mode.
Turn the f an on high speed.
Set the temperature control to a
comfortable setting.
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2.
3.
4.
Carbon Monoxide Hazard
Driver and Passenger Saf ety54
Carbon monoxide gas is toxic.
Breathing it can cause
unconsciousness and even kill
you.
Avoid any enclosed areas or
activities that expose you to
carbon monoxide.

These labels are in the locations
shown. They warn you of potential
hazards that could cause serious
injury. Read these labels caref ully.
If a label comes of f or becomes hard
to read, contact your Honda dealer
f or a replacement.
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U.S. modelsCanadian models
U.S. models only
Saf ety L abels
Driver and Passenger Saf ety55
RADIATOR CAP SUN VISOR
DASHBOARD

On models without side airbagsOn models with side airbags
Saf ety L abels
Driver and Passenger Saf ety56
HOOD

This section gives inf ormation about
the controls and displays that
contribute to the daily operation of
your Honda. All the essential
controls are within easy reach............................
Control Locations .58 ...............................
Indicator Lights .59
.............................................
Gauges .67
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Speedometer .69
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Tachometer .69
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Odometer/Trip Meter . 69
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Current Fuel Mileage . 70
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Trip Mileage .70
Turning Of f the Mileage .....................................
Display .71
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Fuel Gauge .71
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Temperature Gauge . 71
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Battery Level Gauge . 72
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Charge/Assist Gauge . 73
Controls Near the Steering .......................................
Wheel .74
...................................
Headlights .75
............
Daytime Running Lights . 76
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 77
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Turn Signals .78
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Windshield Wipers .78
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Windshield Washers . 80
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Hazard Warning .80
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Rear Window Def ogger . 81
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Steering Wheel Adjustment . 82
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Keys and Locks .83
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Keys .83 ....................
Immobilizer System . 84
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Ignition Switch .86
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Power Door Locks .87
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Remote Transmitter . 89
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Childproof Door Locks . 92
...........................................
Trunk .92
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Emergency Trunk Opener . 93
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Seat Adjustments .94
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Front Seat Adjustments . 94
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Driver’s Seat Armrest . 95
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Head Restraints .96
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Power Windows .97
.............................................
Mirrors .99
....
Adjusting the Power Mirrors . 99
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Parking Brake .100
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Glove Box .101
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Beverage Holder .102
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Console Compartment . 102
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Coin Box .103
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Center Pocket .103
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Accessory Power Socket . 103
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Interior Lights .104
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Ceiling Light .104
...................................
Spotlights .104
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Ignition Switch Light . 105
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols57

Control L ocations
Inst rument s and Cont rols58
CRUISE CONTROL
(P.139)
POWER DOOR LOCK
SWITCH
(P. 87)
REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER (P. 81)
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
(P. 97)
FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE
(P.145)
TRUNK RELEASE
(P. 92) (P.
146)
HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE
(P.
140)
CRUISE CONTROL (P.
123 )
DIGITAL CLOCK (P.
118 )
AUDIO SYSTEM
MIRROR
CONTROLS
HEATING/COOLING CONTROLS
(P. 108)
(P. 99)

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The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Dif f erences f or the Canadian models are noted in the text.CONT INUED
Indicator L ights
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Automatic Transmission (CVT)
59
HIGH BEAM INDICATOR
(P.
64)
CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR
(P. 65)
SEAT BELT REMINDER LIGHT
(P. 61)
SIDE AIRBAG CUTOFF INDICATOR
(P. 61)
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
SYSTEM INDICATOR
(P. 61)
CHARGING SYSTEM
INDICATOR
(P. 62, 272)
AUTO IDLE STOP
INDICATOR
(P. 172)
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATOR
(P. 63)
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP
(P. 273)
LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR
(P.62, 271)
(P.63)
ELECTRIC POWER STEERING (EPS) INDICATOR (P.
166)
SHIFT LEVER POSITION
INDICATOR
(P.
65)
TRUNK-OPEN INDICATOR (P.
63)
IMA SYSTEM
INDICATOR
(P.
65)
LOW FUEL INDICATOR
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM
INDICATOR
(P.
62)
(P.
66)
MAINTENANCE REQUIRED INDICATOR
(P.
62)
PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE SYSTEM
INDICATOR

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The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Dif f erences f or the Canadian models are noted in the text.
Indicator L ights
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Manual Transmission
60
HIGH BEAM INDICATOR
(P.
64)
(P. 65)
CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR
SEAT BELT REMINDER LIGHT
(P. 61)
SIDE AIRBAG CUTOFF INDICATOR
(P. 61)
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
SYSTEM INDICATOR
(P. 61)
CHARGING SYSTEM
INDICATOR
(P. 62, 272)
AUTO IDLE STOP
INDICATOR
(P. 164)
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM
INDICATOR
(P. 63)
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP
(P. 273)
LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR
(P. 62, 271)
(P.63)
ELECTRIC POWER STEERING (EPS)
INDICATOR SHIFT UP/SHIFT DOWN
INDICATORS
(P.165) TRUNK-OPEN INDICATOR
(P.
65) IMA SYSTEM
INDICATOR
(P.
63)
(P.
65)
LOW FUEL INDICATOR
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM
INDICATOR
(P.
62)
MAINTENANCE REQUIRED
INDICATOR
(P.
66)
(P.
62)
PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE SYSTEM
INDICATOR

The instrument panel has many
indicators to give you important
inf ormation about your car.
This indicator lights when you turn
the ignition switch ON (II). It is a
reminder to you and your passengers
to protect yourselves by f astening
the seat belts. A beeper also sounds
if you have not fastened your seat
belt.
If you do not f asten your seat belt,
the beeper will stop af ter a f ew
seconds but the light stays on until
you do. Both the light and the beeper
stay of f if you f asten your seat belt
bef ore turning on the ignition.This indicator lights when you turn
the ignition switch ON (II). If it
comes on at any other time, it
indicates that the passenger’s side
airbag has automatically shut off.
For complete inf ormation, see page
.
This indicator lights when you turn
the ignition switch ON (II). If it
comes on at any other time, it
indicates a potential problem with
your f ront airbags or automatic seat
belt tensioners. On models equipped
with side airbags, this light will also
alert you to a potential problem with
your side airbags or passenger’s side
airbag automatic cutoff system. For
complete inf ormation, see page .
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Only on U.S. models equipped with side
airbags
Indicator L ights
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Seat Belt Reminder L ight Supplemental Restraint
System Indicator
Side A irbag Cutof f
Indicator
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