2004 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID steering wheel

such as trying to take a
corner too f ast or making a sudden
lane change.
Always steer moderately
when you are braking hard. Severe
or sharp steering wheel movement
can still cause your vehicle to veer
into oncoming traffic or off the road. It only helps with steering
control during braking.
on loose or
uneven surf aces, such as gravel or
snow, than a vehicle without anti-
lock.
The Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
helps prevent the brakes f rom
locking up and helps you retain
steering control by pumping the
brakes rapidly; much f aster than a
person.
Let the ABS work f or you by always
keeping f irm, steady pressure on the
brake pedal. This is sometimes
ref erred to as ‘‘stomp and steer.’’
You will f eel a pulsation in the brake
pedal when the ABS activates, and
you may hear some noise. This is
normal: it is the ABS rapidly
pumpingthebrakes.Ondry
pavement, you will need to press on
thebrakepedalveryhardbeforethe
ABS activates. However, you may
feel the ABS activate immediately if
you are trying to stop on snow or ice.
If the ABS indicator comes on, the
anti-lock f unction of the braking
system has shut down. The brakes
still work like a conventional system,
but without anti-lock. You should
have the dealer inspect your vehicle
as soon as possible.
On models equipped
You should never pump the brake pedal.Important Saf ety Reminders
A BS will not prevent a skid that
results f rom changing direction
abruptly,
A BS cannot prevent a loss of
stability. A BS does not reduce the time or
distance it takes to stop the
vehicle;
A vehicle with A BS may require a
longer distance to stop
ABS Indicator
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
Driving141

If you are changing the bulb on
the driver’s side, start the engine,
turn the steering wheel all the way
to the right, and turn off the
engine. If you are changing the
bulb on the passenger’s side, turn
the steering wheel to the left.Use a f lat-tipped screwdriver to
remove the holding clip f rom the
inner f ender, and pull the inner
f ender cover back.
Remove the socket from the
headlight assembly by turning it
one-quarter turn counterclockwise.Remove the bulb f rom the socket
bypushingitinandturningthe
bulb counterclockwise until it
unlocks.
Install the new bulb in the socket.
Turn it clockwise to lock it in place.
Insert the socket back into the
headlight assembly. Turn it
clockwise to lock it in place.
Testthelightstomakesurethe
new bulb is working.
Put the inner f ender cover in place.
Install the holding clip. Lock it in
place by pushing on the center.
2. 4.
5.
6.
1. 3.7.
8.
Lights
Maint enance
Replacing the Front Side Marker/
Turn Signal and Parking L ight
Bulb
163
HOLDING CLIP
SOCKET
BULB

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Wheels:
If you ever replace a wheel, make
sure that the wheel’s specif ications
match those of the original wheels. See page f or DOT tire quality
grading inf ormation, and page
f or tire size explanation.
Tires marked ‘‘M S’’ or ‘‘All
Season’’ on the sidewall have an all-
weather tread design suitable for
most winter driving conditions.
For the best perf ormance in snowy
or icy conditions, you should install
snow tires or tire chains. They may
be required by local laws under
certain conditions.
If you mount snow tires on your
Honda, make sure they are radial
tires of the same size and load range
as original tires. Mount snow tires on
all f our wheels. The traction
provided by snow tires on dry roads
maybelowerthanyouroriginaltires.
Check with the tire dealer f or
maximum speed recommendations.
Replace your tires with radial tires of
the same size, load range, speed
rating and maximum cold tire
pressure rating (as shown on the
tire’s side wall).
Mixing radial and bias-ply tires on
your vehicle can reduce braking
ability, traction, and steering
accuracy. Using tires of a dif f erent
size or construction can cause the
ABS to work inconsistently.
It is best to replace all f our tires at
thesametime.If thatisnotpossible
or necessary, replace the two f ront
tires or two rear tires as a pair.
Replacing just one tire can seriously
af f ect your vehicle’s handling.
Tires: 206
207
Wheel and T ire Specif ications
Replacing T ires
Winter Driving
Snow T ires
Maint enance
Tires
173
14x51/2JJ
P185/70R14 87S
Installing improper tires on your
vehicle can affect handling and
stability. This can cause a crash
in which you can be seriously
hurt or killed.
Always use the size and type of
tires recommended in this
owner’s manual.

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Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a
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Crash .21
Reserve Tank, Engine ...............................
Coolant .118, 155
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Restraint, Child .29
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Reverse Gear Position . 135
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Rotation, Tire .172
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Saf ety Belts .8, 19
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Safety Defects, Reporting . 218
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Saf ety Features .7
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Airbags .10
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Seat Belts .8
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Saf ety Labels, Location of . 47
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Saf ety Messages .ii
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Seat Belts .8, 19
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Additional Information . 19
Automatic Seat Belt ...............................
Tensioners .20
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Lap/Shoulder Belt . 14,19
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Maintenance .21, 166
Reminder Light and ................................
Beeper .19, 53
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System Components . 19...............
Use During Pregnancy . 17
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Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt . 14
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Seats, Adjusting the .77
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Serial Number .202
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Service Intervals .147-148
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Service Manual .217
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Service Station Procedures . 115
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Setting the Clock .108
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Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 133
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Shif t Lock Release .136
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Side Airbags .10, 25
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Cutof f Indicator .27, 53
Side Marker Lights, Bulb ..............................
Replacement .163
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Signaling Turns .66
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Snow Tires .173
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Sound System .94
Spare Tire ......................................
Inf lating .178
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Specif ications .205
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Specif ications Charts . 204
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Speed Control .109
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Spotlights .83
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SRS, Additional Inf ormation . 22
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Additional Safety Precautions . 28
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Airbag Service .28 How the Side Airbag Of f
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Indicator Works .27
How the SRS Indicator .......................................
Works .26
How Your Front Airbags .........................................
Work .22
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How Your Side Airbags Work . 25
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SRS Components .22
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SRS Indicator .26 ,53
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START (Ignition Key Position) . 72
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State Emissions Testing . 211
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Starting the Engine .129
In Cold Weather at High ..................................
Altitude .129
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With a Dead Battery . 184
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Steam Coming f rom Engine . 188
Steering Wheel ..................................
Adjustment .69
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Anti-theft Column Lock . 72
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Stereo Sound System .94
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Storing Your Vehicle .176
Index
S
VII

Supplemental Restraint................................
System .10, 22
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Servicing .28
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SRS Indicator .26 ,53
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System Components . 22
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Synthetic Oil .153
Unexpected, Taking Care..........................................
of the .177
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 206
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Unleaded Gasoline .114
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Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 155
Taillights, Changing
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Bulbs .164
.
Taking Care of the Unexpected . 177
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Tape Player .104
Technical Descriptions ......
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 206
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Emissions Control Systems . 208
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State Emissions Testing . 212
Three Way Catalytic ...............................
Converter .210
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Tire Labeling .207
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Temperature Gauge .63
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Tether Anchorage Points . 42
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Thef t Protection .107
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Three Way Catalytic Converter . 210
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Tilt the Steering Wheel . 69
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Time, Setting the .108 ....................................
Tire Chains .174
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Tire, How to Change a Flat . 179
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Tire Inf ormation .206
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Tires .169
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Air Pressure .170
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Checking Wear .171
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Compact Spare .178
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 206
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Inf lation .170
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Inspection .171
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Maintenance .172
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Replacing .173
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Rotating .172
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Snow .173
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Specif ications .205
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Tire Chains .174
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Tools, Tire Changing . 179
Towing .....................................
A Trailer .142
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Emergency Towing . 199
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Traction Devices .174
Transmission Checking Fluid Level, ..............................
Automatic .158
Checking Fluid Level, ...................................
Manual .159 ..................
Fluid Selection . 158,159
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Identif ication Number . 203
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Shif ting the Automatic . 166
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Shif ting the Manual . 162
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Treadwear .206
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Trip Meter .60
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Trunk .74
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Opening .74
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Open Monitor Light . 56
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Turn Signals .66
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Vanity Mirror .84
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Vehicle Capacity Load . 124
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Vehicle Dimensions .204
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Vehicle Identif ication Number . 202
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Vehicle Storage .176
Index
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Ventilation .91
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VIN .202
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Viscosity, Oil .152
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WARNING, Explanation of . ii
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Warning Labels, Location of . 47
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Warranty Coverages .215
Washer, Windshield ........
Checking the Fluid Level . 157
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Indicator .56
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Operation .65
Wheels ...............
Adjusting the Steering . 69
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Alignment and Balance . 172
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Compact Spare .178
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Wrench .180
Windows ..................
Operating the Power . 79
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Rear, Def ogger .68
Windshield .......................................
Cleaning .65
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Def roster .93
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Washers .65 Wipers, Windshield
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Changing Blades .168
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Operation .65
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Worn Tires .172
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Wrecker, Emergency Towing . 199
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