2003 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID cruise control

Your Car at a Glance
3
HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS
(P.75, 78)
CRUISE CONTROL
MASTER SWITCH
(P. 139)
REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER
(P. 81)
MIRROR CONTROLS
(P. 99) (P.82)
TILT ADJUSTMENT
(P.140 )
CRUISE CONTROL SWITCHES (P.
111)
ECON BUTTON
(P.
80)
HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS
(P. 78, 80)
WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS

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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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
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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

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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139
165
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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Thetwoleversonthesteering
column contain controls f or driving
f eatures you use most of ten. The lef t
lever controls the turn signals,
headlights, and high beams. The
right lever controls the windshield
washers and wipers.
The hazard warning lights switch is
on the dashboard between the
center air vents.
The controls under the lef t air vent
are f or the rear window def ogger,
mirrors, and cruise control.
The tilt adjustment lever on the
underside of the steering column
allows you to tilt the steering wheel.To use the horn, press the center
pad of the steering wheel.
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Controls Near the Steering Wheel
Inst rument s and Cont rols74
CRUISE CONTROL
MASTER SWITCH
REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER
MIRROR CONTROLS TILT ADJUSTMENTHORN
CRUISE CONTROL
SWITCHESECON BUTTON
HAZARD WARNING
LIGHTS
WINDSHIELD
WIPERS/WASHERS
HEADLIGHTS/
TURN SIGNALS

Heating and Cooling.............
(Automatic System) . 108
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Automatic Operation . 110
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Manual Operation .111
Sunlight Sensor/Temperature ...................................
Sensor .117
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Audio System .118
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Operating the Radio . 118
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Adjusting the Sound . 122
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Audio System Lighting . 123
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Digital Clock .123
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Radio Frequencies . 124
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Radio Reception .125
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Operating the CD Player . 127
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Operating the CD Changer . 129
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Protecting Compact Discs . 130
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CD Player Error Indications . 131
CD Changer Error .............................
Indications .132
Operating the Cassette .....................................
Player .133
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Tape Search Functions . 134
Caring f or the Cassette .....................................
Player .136
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Thef t Protection .137
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Cruise Control .139
The heating and air conditioning
systems in your Honda provide a
comf ortable driving environment in
all weather conditions.
The standard audio system has
many f eatures. This section de-
scribes those f eatures and how to
use them. (If you selected an
optional audio system, ref er to the
operating instructions that came
with it.)
Your Honda has an anti-thef t audio
system that requires a code number
to enable it.
Comf ort and Convenience Features
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures107

Accelerate to the desired cruising
speedabove25mph(40km/h). Push in the Cruise Control Master
Switch to the lef t of the steering
column. The indicator in the
switch will light.
Cruise control allows you to maintain
asetspeedabove25mph(40km/h)
without keeping your f oot on the
accelerator pedal. It should be used
f or cruising on straight, open
highways. It is not recommended f or
conditions such as city driving,
winding roads, slippery roads, heavy
rain, or bad weather. You should
have f ull control of the car under
those conditions.
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Using t he Cruise Cont rol
Cruise Control
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures139
Improper use of the cruise
control can lead to a crash.
Use the cruise control only
when traveling on open
highways in good weather.