2003 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID roof

Leaving children without
adult supervision is illegal in most
states and Canadian provinces,
and can be very hazardous. For
example, inf ants and small
childrenleftinavehicleonahot
day can die f rom heatstroke. And
children lef t alone with the key in the ignition can accidentally set
the vehicle in motion, possibly
injuring themselves or others.
Using this f eature will
prevent children f rom opening the
doors and accidentally f alling out
(see page ).
Using
this f eature will prevent children
f rom playing with the windows,
which could expose them to
hazards or distract the driver (see
page ).
Many parents say they pref er to put
an inf ant or small child in the f ront
passenger seat so they can watch the
child, or because the child requires
attention.
Placing a child in the f ront seat
exposes the child to hazards f rom
the passenger’s f ront airbag, and
paying close attention to a child
distracts the driver f rom the
important tasks of driving, placing
both of you at risk.
If a child requires physical attention
or f requent visual contact, we
strongly recommend that another
adult ride with the child in the back
seat. The back seat is far safer for a
child than the front. Children
who play in cars can accidentally
get trapped inside the trunk and
be seriously injured or could die.
Teach your children not to play in
or around cars. Know how to
operate the emergency trunk
opener (U.S. models only) and
decide if your children should be
shown how to use this f eature (see
page ).
Even very young
children learn how to unlock
vehicle doors, turn on the ignition,
and open the trunk, which can
lead to accidental injury or death.
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Protecting Children
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
Do not leave children alone in your
vehicle.
Use childproof door locks t o
prevent children f rom opening t hedoors.
Use t he main power windowswit ch t o prevent children f romopening t he rear windows. L ock all doors and t he t runk when
your vehicle is not in use.
K eep car keys and remot etransmitters out of the reach ofchildren.
Additional Saf ety Precautions
If a Child Requires Close
Attention
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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
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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
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Headlights .75
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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
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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
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Mirrors .99
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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
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Spotlights .104
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Ignition Switch Light . 105
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols57

To close the trunk, press down on
the trunk lid.
See page f or cargo loading and
weight limit inf ormation. Keep the
trunk lid closed at all times while
driving to avoid damaging the lid,
and to prevent exhaust gas from
getting into the interior. Seeon page .
Youcanopenthetrunkintwoways:
Pull the trunk release handle to
the lef t of the driver’s seat.
Usethemasterkeytoopenthe
trunk lock. The valet key does not
work in this lock.
The childproof door locks are
designed to prevent children seated
in the rear f rom accidentally opening
the rear doors. Each rear door has a
lock lever near the edge. With the
lever in the LOCK position, the door
cannot be opened f rom the inside
regardless of the position of the lock
tab. To open the door, pull the lock
tab up and use the outside door
handle.
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Keys and Locks
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Trunk
Carbon
Monoxide Hazard
Childproof Door L ocks
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LEVER
TRUNK RELEASE HANDLE MASTER KEY
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Distribute cargo evenly on the
f loor of the trunk, placing the
heaviest items on the bottom and
as far forward as possible.If you can carry any items on a
roof rack,besurethetotalweight
of the rack and the items does not
exceed the maximum allowable
weight. Please contact your Honda
dealer f or f urther inf ormation.
Tie down items that could be
thrown about the car during a
crash or sudden stop.
If you carry large items that
prevent you f rom closing the trunk
lid, exhaust gas can enter the
passenger area. To avoid the
possibility of carbon monoxide
poisoning, f ollow the instructions
on page . 54
Carrying Cargo in the Trunk or on
a Roof Rack
Carrying Cargo
Bef ore Driving156

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µ According to state and federal
regulations, f ailure to perf orm
maintenance on the items marked
with will not void your emissions
warranties. However, Honda
recommends that all maintenance
services be perf ormed at the
recommended time or mileage
period to ensure long-term reliability.
Driving on muddy, dusty, or de-
iced roads. Driving with a roof rack, or driving
in mountainous conditions.
NOTE: If you only OCCASIONALLY
or NEVER, drive under a ‘‘severe’’
condition, you should f ollow the
Maintenance Schedule f or Normal
Conditions. Follow the
Maintenance Schedule f or Severe
Conditions.
Your authorized Honda dealer
knows your car best and can provide
competent, ef f icient service.
However, service at a dealer is not
mandatory to keep your warranties
in effect. Maintenance may be done
by any qualif ied service f acility or
person who is skilled in this type of
automotive service. Keep all the
receipts as proof of completion, and have the person who does the work
f ill out the Maintenance Record.
Check your warranty booklet f or
more inf ormation.
We recommend the use of Honda
parts and f luids whenever you have
maintenance done. These are
manuf actured to the same high-
quality standards as the original
components, so you can be conf ident
of their perf ormance and durability.
U.S. Vehicles:
Maint enance
Maintenance Schedule
Canadian Owners
Maintenance, replacement or
repair of emissions control
devices and systems may be done
by any automotive repair
establishment or individual using
parts that are ‘‘certif ied’’ to EPA
standards.
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Regular cleaning and polishing of
your Honda helps to keep it ‘‘new’’
looking. This section gives you hints
on how to clean your car and
preserve its appearance: the paint,
brightwork, wheels and interior. Also
included are several things you can
do to help prevent corrosion..................................
Exterior Care .246
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Washing .246
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Roof Antenna .247
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Waxing .247
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Aluminum Wheels .248
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Paint Touch-up .248
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Interior Care .249
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Carpeting .249
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Floor Mats .249
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Fabric .250
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Vinyl .250
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Seat Belts .250
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Windows .251
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Air Fresheners .251
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Corrosion Protection .252
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Body Repairs .253
Appearance Care
Appearance Care245

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Beforeusinganautomaticcarwash,
remove the radio antenna so it does
not get damaged. Remove the
antenna by unscrewing it. When you
reinstall the antenna, tighten it
securely.
Bef ore entering or parking in areas
with low ceiling height, push the
antenna down. Always wash and dry the whole car
bef ore waxing it. You should wax
your car, including the metal trim,
whenever water sits on the surf ace
in large patches. It should f orm into
beads or droplets af ter waxing.
You should use a quality liquid or
paste wax. Apply it according to the
instructions on the container. In
general, there are two types of
products:
Waxes A wax coats the finish and
protects it f rom damage by exposure
to sunlight, air pollution, etc. You
should use a wax on your Honda
when it is new.
Polishes Polishes and cleaner/
waxescanrestoretheshinetopaint
that has oxidized and lost some of its
shine. They normally contain mild
abrasives and solvents that remove
the top layer of the f inish. You
should use a polish on your Honda if
the f inish does not have its original
shine af ter using a wax.
Cleaning tar, insects, etc. with
removers also takes off the wax.
Remember to re-wax those areas,
even if the rest of the car does not
need waxing.
Roof A ntenna
Waxing
Exterior Care
Appearance Care247

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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
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