2003 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID transmission

Your Car at a Glance
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(P.10, 48)
AIRBAGS
POWER
DOOR LOCK
SWITCH
(P. 87)
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
(P. 97)
FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE
(P. 145)
TRUNK RELEASE
(P. 92) HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE
(P.
146) (P.
166)
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (CVT)
MANUAL TRANSMISSION
(P.
162) (P.
108)
HEATING/COOLING CONTROLS (P.
123 )
DIGITAL CLOCK (P.
118 )
AUDIO SYSTEM

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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

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
65

CONT INUEDU.S. model is shown.
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Inst rument s and Cont rols67
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.
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Inst rument s and Cont rols68
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

This shows the temperature of the
engine’s coolant. During normal
operation, the reading should be in
the middle of the gauge. In severe
driving conditions, such as very hot
weather or a long period of uphill
driving, the reading may reach near
the red mark. If it reaches the red
(Hot) mark, pull saf ely to the side of
the road. Turn to page for
instructions and precautions on
checking the engine’s cooling
system.
This shows how much f uel you have.
It is most accurate when the car is on
level ground. It may show slightly
more or less than the actual amount
whenyouaredrivingoncurvyor
hilly roads.
You can temporarily turn of f the
Current Fuel Mileage display.
To turn it off:
Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
If the engine is running, make
sure the transmission is in Neutral
(manual) or Park (automatic) and
the parking brake is set.
Use the Select/Reset button to
select the odometer display.
Press and hold the Select/Reset
button f or about 10 to 15 seconds,
then release it. The Current Fuel
Mileage display will turn of f .
The display will turn back on when
you repeat the same procedure on
the step 3. 268
1.
2.
3.
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Temperature Gauge
Fuel Gauge
T urning Of f the Mileage Display
Gauges
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Avoid driving with an extremely low
f uel level. Running out of f uel could
cause the engine to misf ire, damaging
the catalytic converter.

µYou can insert or
remove the key only in this position.
To switch f rom ACCESSORY to
LOCK, you must push the key in
slightly as you turn it. If your car has
an automatic transmission, the shif t
lever must also be in Park. The anti-
thef t lock will lock the steering
column when you remove the key.
If the f ront wheels are turned, the
anti-thef t lock may sometimes make
it difficult to turn the key from
LOCK to ACCESSORY. Firmly turn
the steering wheel to the lef t or to
the right as you turn the key.
The ignition switch is on the right
side of the steering column. It has
f our positions:
LOCK(0)
 ACCESSORY (I)
 ON (II)
 START (III)
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Keys and Locks
LOCK (0)
Ignition Switch
86
Removing the key from the
ignition switch while driving
locks the steering. This can
cause you to lose control.
Remove the key from the
ignition switch only when
parked.