2003 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID Owners Manual

This light has two f unctions:This light normally comes on f or a
f ew seconds when you turn the
ignition switch ON (II), and when
the ignition switch is turned to
START (III). If this light comes on at
any other time, there is a problem in
theABS.If thishappens,takethe
cartoyourdealertohaveitchecked.
With the light on, your car still has
normal braking ability but no anti-
lock. For complete inf ormation, see
page .
If this light comes on when the
engine is running, the battery is not
being charged. For complete
inf ormation, see page .
The engine can be severely damaged
if this light f lashes or stays on when
the engine is running. For complete
inf ormation, see page .
This indicator comes on when you
turn the ignition switch ON (II). It
is a reminder to check the parking
brake. Driving with the parking
brake not f ully released can
damage the brakes and tires.
If the indicator remains lit after
you have f ully released the
parking brake while the engine is
running, or if it comes on while
driving, it can indicate a problem
in the brake system. For complete
inf ormation, see page .
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2.
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Only on models equipped with ABS (see
page ) 175
Parking Brake
and Brake
System
Indicator Anti-lock Brake
System (A BS)
Indicator
Charging System
Indicator
L ow Oil Pressure
Indicator
Malf unction Indicator
Lamp
Indicator L ights
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U.S. Canada
U.S. Canada

This light normally comes on when
you turn the ignition ON (II) and
goes of f af ter the engine starts. If it
comes on at any other time, there is
a problem in the Electric Power
Steering system. If this happens,
stop the car in a safe place and turn
of f the engine. Reset the system by
restarting the engine. The indicator
will not turn of f immediately. If it
does not go of f af ter driving a short
distance, or comes back on again
while driving, take the car to your
dealer to have it checked. With the
light on, the EPS may be turned of f ,
making the car harder to steer.This indicator comes on f or a f ew
seconds when you turn the ignition
switch ON (II). It will then go of f if
you have inserted a properly-coded
ignition key. If it is not a properly-
coded key, the indicator will blink
and the engine will not start (see
page ).
This indicator also blinks several
times when you turn the ignition
switch f rom ON (II) to ACCESSORY
(I) or LOCK (0).
This indicator normally comes on f or
a f ew seconds when you turn the
ignition switch ON (II). If it comes
on at any other time, it indicates a
problem in the Integrated Motor
Assist (IMA) system. With the IMA
indicator on, the vehicle may not
accelerate as it normally does. Have
the vehicle checked by the dealer as
soon as possible.
See pages and .
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Indicator L ights
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Electric Power Steering
(EPS) Indicator Immobilizer System
IndicatorIMA System Indicator
A uto Idle Stop Indicator
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This light comes on with the high
beam headlights. See page for
inf ormation on the headlight
controls.This indicator lights when you turn
the ignition switch to ON (II) with
the headlight switch of f and the
parking brake set. It should go of f if
youturnontheheadlightsorrelease
the parking brake. If it comes on at
any other time, it means there is a
problem with the DRL. There may
also be a problem with the high
beam headlights.
The lef t or right turn signal light
blinks when you signal a lane change
or turn. If the light does not blink or
blinks rapidly, it usually means one
of the turn signal bulbs is burned out
(see page ). Replace the bulb as
soon as possible, since other drivers
cannot see that you are signalling.
WhenyouturnontheHazard
Warning switch, both turn signal
lights blink. All turn signals on the
outside of the car should f lash. 75
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High Beam Indicator ‘‘Daytime Running
Lights’’ Indicator
Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators
Indicator L ights
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This light comes on when the
washer f luid level is low. Add washer
f luid when you see this light come on
(see page ).
This light comes on as a reminder
that you must ref uel soon.
This light comes on if the trunk lid is
not closed tightly.
This lights when you set the cruise
control. See page f or inf ormation
on operating the cruise control.
See page .
See page .
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166
Canadian models only
Manual Transmission Automatic Transmission (CVT)
Indicator L ights
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Washer Level Indicator
Low Fuel Indicator
Trunk-open Indicator
Cruise Control Indicator
Shif t Up/Shif t Down Indicators
Shif t L ever Position Indicator
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µBetween 8,000 miles (12,800 km)
and 10,000 miles (16,000 km) this
indicator will light f or two seconds
when you first turn the ignition
switch ON (II), and then f lash f or
ten seconds.
If you exceed 10,000 miles (16,000
km) without having the scheduled
maintenance perf ormed, this
indicator will remain on as a constant
reminder.
For the f irst 8,000 miles (12,800 km)
af ter the Maintenance Required
Indicator is reset, it will come on f or
two seconds when you turn the
ignition switch ON (II). Ref er to the Maintenance Schedules
f or Normal and Severe Driving
Conditions on pages
.
This indicator reminds you that it is
time to take your car in for
scheduled maintenance.
Your dealer will reset this indicator
af ter completing the scheduled
maintenance. If this maintenance is
done by someone other than your
Honda dealer, reset the indicator as
f ollows.Turn of f the engine. Hold the button until the indicator
resets (approximately ten
seconds). Press and hold the select/reset
buttonintheinstrumentpanel,
then turn the ignition switch ON
(II).
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1. 2.
3.
Indicator L ights
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Maintenance Required
Indicator
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CONT INUEDU.S. model is shown.
Gauges
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Automatic Transmission (CVT)TACHOMETERSPEEDOMETER
ODOMETER/TRIP METER
FUEL GAUGE
IMA CHARGE/ASSIST GAUGE BATTERY LEVEL INDICATOR
FUEL MILEAGE DISPLAY CURRENT FUEL MILEAGE DISPLAYSELECT/RESET
BUTTON
TEMPERATURE GAUGE

U.S. model is shown.
Gauges
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Manual TransmissionTACHOMETERSPEEDOMETER
ODOMETER/TRIP METER FUEL GAUGE
IMA CHARGE/ASSIST GAUGE
BATTERY LEVEL INDICATOR
FUEL MILEAGE DISPLAY CURRENT FUEL MILEAGE DISPLAY SELECT/
RESET BUTTON
TEMPERATURE GAUGE

The gauges illuminate when you
turn the ignition switch ON (II).
This shows your speed in miles per
hour (mph). The smaller inner
numbers are the speed in kilometers
per hour (km/h).
This shows your speed in kilometers
per hour (km/h). The smaller inner
numbers are the speed in miles per
hour (mph).
The tachometer shows the engine
speed in revolutions per minute
(rpm). To protect the engine f rom
damage, never drive with the
tachometerreadingintheredzone.The odometer shows the total dis-
tance your car has been driven. It
measures miles in U.S. models and
kilometers in Canadian models.
It is illegal under U.S. f ederal law and
Canadian provincial regulations to
disconnect, reset, or alter the
odometer with the intent to change
the number of miles or kilometers
indicated.The trip meter shows the number of
miles (U.S.) or kilometers (Canada)
driven since you last reset it.
U.S. Models
Canadian Models
CONT INUED
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Speedometer
T achometer Odometer/T rip Meter
Gauges
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SELECT/RESET BUTTON
ODOMETER/TRIP METER
U.S. model is shown.