2004 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID cruise control

Thecruisecontrolmaynotholdthe
set speed when you are going up and
down hills. If your speed increases
going down a hill, use the brakes to
slow down. This will cancel the
cruise control. To resume the set
speed, press the RESUME/accel
button. The CRUISE CONTROL
light on the instrument panel will
come back on.You can increase the set cruising
speed in any of these ways:
Press and hold the RESUME/
accel button. When you reach the
desired cruising speed, release the
button.
Push on the accelerator pedal.
Accelerate to the desired cruising
speed and press the SET/decel
button. You can decrease the set cruising
speed in any of these ways:
Press and hold the SET/decel
button. Release the button when
you reach the desired speed.
To increase your speed in very
small amounts, tap the RESUME/
accel button. Each time you do
this, your vehicle will speed up
about 1 mph (1.6 km/h). To slow down in very small
amounts, tap the SET/decel
button. Each time you do this,
your vehicle will slow down about
1 mph (1.6 km/h).
Tap the brake or clutch pedal
lightly with your f oot. The
CRUISE CONTROL light on the
instrument panel will go out.
When the vehicle slows to the
desired speed, press the SET/
decel button.
Changing the Set Speed
Cruise Control
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Even with the cruise control turned
on, you can still use the accelerator
pedal to speed up f or passing. Af ter
completing the pass, take your foot
of f the accelerator pedal. The vehicle
will return to the set cruising speed.
Resting your f oot on the brake or
clutch pedal will cause the cruise
control to cancel.Youcancancelthecruisecontrolin
any of these ways:
Tap the brake or clutch pedal.
Push the CANCEL button on the
steering wheel.
Press the Cruise Control Master
Switch. Pressing the Cruise Control Master
Switch turns the system completely
of f and erases the previous cruising
speed. When you push the CANCEL button,
or tap the brake or clutch pedal, the
system remembers the previously-
set cruising speed. To return to that
speed, accelerate to above 25 mph
(40 km/h) and then press and
release the RESUME/accel button.
The CRUISE CONTROL light comes
on. The vehicle will accelerate to the
same cruising speed as bef ore.
Cancelling the Cruise Control
Cruise Control
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures111

Always maintain your vehicle
according to the maintenance
schedule. See(see page
).
an underinf lated tire
causes more ‘‘rolling resistance,’’
which uses f uel. Try to maintain a constant speed.
Everytimeyouslowdownand
speed up, your vehicle uses extra
fuel.Usethecruisecontrolwhen
appropriate.
Combine several short trips into
one.
The air conditioning puts an extra
load on the engine which makes it
usemorefuel.Usethefresh-air
ventilation when possible.
Drive moderately. Rapid
acceleration, abrupt cornering and
hard braking use more f uel.
Always drive in the highest gear
possible.
You may find that your Civic Hybrid’s
unique combination of an engine and
an electric motor has driving
characteristics that are somewhat
dif f erent f rom what you are used to.
Shif t Up and Shif t Down indicators
(5-speed manual transmission only)
on the instrument panel show when
to shif t to a higher or lower gear. By
shifting as soon as the indicator
comes on, you will keep the engine
operating in its most economical
range.
Engine oil also af f ects f uel
economy. The f uel ef f icient, low-
viscosity 0W-20 oil recommended
f or your Civic Hybrid is
f ormulated to help the engine use
less f uel. This oil is available at
your Honda dealer.
The build-up of snow or mud on
your vehicle’s underside adds
weight and rolling resistance.
Frequent cleaning helps your f uel
mileage and reduces the chance of
corrosion. 146
For example,
CONT INUED
Improving Fuel Economy
Owner’s
Maintenance Checks
Fuel Economy
Bef ore Driving119

Then drive in city/suburban
traffic for at least 10 minutes.
When traf f ic conditions allow, let
the vehicle coast f or several
seconds without using the
accelerator pedal or the brake
pedal.
If the testing f acility determines the
readiness codes are still not set, see
your Honda dealer.
Select a nearby lightly traveled
major highway where you can
maintain a speed of 50 to 60 mph
(80to97km/h)foratleast20
minutes. Drive on the highway in
D (CVT) or 5th (M/T). Do not use
thecruisecontrol.Whentraffic
allows, drive f or 90 seconds
without moving the accelerator
pedal. (Vehicle speed may vary
slightly; this is okay.) If you cannot
do this f or a continuous 90
seconds because of traf f ic
conditions, drive f or at least 30
seconds, then repeat it two more
times (for a total of 90 seconds).
St at e Emissions T est ing
T echnical Inf ormation212

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Capacities Chart .204
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 46
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Carrying Cargo .123
Cassette Player ............................................
Care .106
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Operation .105
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CAUTION, Explanation of . ii
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CD Care .101
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CD Changer .100
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CD Changer Error Message . 103
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CD Error Message .102
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CD Player .99
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Ceiling Light .83
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Certif ication Label .202
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Chains .174
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Changing a Flat Tire .179
Changing Oil ........................................
How to .153
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When to .147
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Charging System Indicator . 54,191
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 128
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Child Saf ety .29
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Booster Seats .43
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Child Seats .29 .....
Important Saf ety Reminders . 29
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Inf ants .34
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Large Children .42
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LATCH .38
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Lower Anchors .37
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Risks With Airbags .30
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Small Children .35
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Tethers .41
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Where Should A Child Sit? . 30
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Childproof Door Locks . 73
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Clock, Setting the .108
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Clutch Fluid .160
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CO in the Exhaust .208
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Cold Weather, Starting in . 129
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Compact Spare .178
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Consumer Inf ormation . 214
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Controls, Instruments and . 49
Coolant ........................................
Adding .155
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Checking .118
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Proper Solution .155
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Temperature Gauge . 63
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System .209
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Cruise Control Indicator . 56............
Cruise Control Operation . 109
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Cup (Beverage) Holders . 85
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Customer Relations Of f ice . 216
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DANGER, Explanation of . ii
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Dashboard .2, 50
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Daytime Running Lights . 66
Daytime Running Lights .......................................
Indicator .66
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Dead Battery .186
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 216
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Def og and Def rost .93
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Def ogger, Rear Window . 68
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Def rosting the Windows . 93
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Dimensions .204
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Dimming the Headlights . 66
Dipstick ..........
Automatic Transmission . 158
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Engine Oil .118
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Directional Signals .66
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 140
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Disposal of Used Oil .155
Doors ..............
Locking and Unlocking . 73
Index
C
D
II

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Fuel .114
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Fill Door and Cap .115
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Gauge .59
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Octane Requirement . 114
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Reserve Indicator .56
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Tank, Filling the .115
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Fuses, Checking the .194
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Gas Mileage, Improving . 119
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Gasoline .114
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Fuel Reserve Indicator . 56
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Gauge .59
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Octane Requirement . 114
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Tank, Filling the .115
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Gas Station Procedures . 115
Gauges ...
Engine Coolant Temperature . 63
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Fuel .59
Gearshif t Lever Positions ..........
Automatic Transmission . 133
5-speed Manual .........................
Transmission .130
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Glove Box .85 .............
Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 161
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 67
Headlights ........................................
Aiming .161
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Daytime Running Lights . 66
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High Beam Indicator . 56
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Reminder Beeper .66
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Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 161
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Turning on .66
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Head Restraints .78
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Heating and Cooling .88
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High Altitude, Starting at . 129
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High-Low Beam Switch . 66
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High-mount Brake Light . 165
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Hood Latch .161
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Hood, Opening the .117
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Horn .64
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Hydraulic Clutch .160
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Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 202
Ignition ..............................................
Keys .70 ...........................................
Switch .72
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Timing Control System . 209
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IMA .55
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Important Safety Precautions . 6
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Indicators .53
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Auto Idle Stop . 131,137
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ABS (Anti-Lock Brake) . 54
Brake (Parking and Brake ....................................
System) .54
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Brake Lamp .54
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Charging System .54
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Cruise Control .56
DRL (Daytime Running ......................................
Lights) .57
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Electric Power Steering (EPS) . 55
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High Beam .56
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IMA .55
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Key (Immobilizer System) . 55
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Low Fuel .56
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Low Oil Pressure .54
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Maintenance Required . 58
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Seat Belt .53
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Side Airbag Of f .53
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SRS .53
Turn Signal and Hazard ...................................
Warning .56
Index
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