2004 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID automatic transmission

Your Vehicle at a Glance
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AIRBAGSHEATING/COOLING CONTROLS
FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE
HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
MANUAL TRANSMISSION
TRUNK RELEASE POWER DOOR
LOCK SWITCH INSTRUMENT PANEL
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (CVT)
(P.
73) (P.
51)
(P. 115)
(P. 74)
(P.117) (P.
133)
(P. 130) (P.
88)
(P.
10, 22)
(P. 79)

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ÎThe U.S. instrument panel is shown. Dif f erences f or the Canadian models are noted in the text.
Instrument Panel
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Automatic Transmission(CVT)
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CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR
SIDE AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR
CHARGING SYSTEM
INDICATOR
AUTO IDLE STOP
INDICATOR
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ELECTRIC POWER STEERING(EPS)
INDICATOR SHIFT LEVER POSITION
INDICATOR LOW FUEL INDICATOR
MAINTENANCE REQUIRED INDICATOR
PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE
SYSTEM INDICATOR
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
SYSTEM INDICATOR
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATOR HIGH BEAM INDICATOR
TRUNK-OPEN INDICATORIMA SYSTEM
INDICATOR
LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR (P.
56)
(P. 56)
(P. 53)
(P. 53)
(P. 53)
(P. 54, 191)
(P. 137)
(P. 55)
(P.54, 190)
(P.55)(P.
133) (P.
56) (P.
55)
(P.
56)
(P.
54)
(P.
58)
(P.
54)
SEAT BELT INDICATOR
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE
SYSTEM INDICATOR
(P. 192)

Canadian models onlyManual Transmission
Automatic Transmission (CVT)
This indicator comes on when you
turn the ignition switch to ON (II)
with the headlight switch off and the
parking brake set. It should go of f if
youturnontheheadlightsorrelease
the parking brake. If it comes on at
any other time, it means there is a
problem with the DRL. There may
also be a problem with the high
beam headlights. See page .
See page .
132
133
Inst rument s and Cont rols
‘‘Daytime Running
Lights’’ Indicator Shif t Up/Shif t Down Indicators
Shif t L ever Position Indicator
Instrument Panel
57

Gauges
Automatic Transmission (CVT) is shown
Inst rument s and Cont rols59
TACHOMETERSPEEDOMETER
ODOMETER/TRIP METER FUEL GAUGE
IMA CHARGE/ASSIST GAUGE
FUEL MILEAGE DISPLAY CURRENT FUEL MILEAGE DISPLAY TEMPERATURE GAUGEIMA BATTERY LEVEL GAUGE
The U.S. instrument panel is shown SELECT/RESET
KNOB

You can temporarily turn of f the
Current Fuel Mileage display.This shows how much f uel you have.
It may show slightly more or less
than the actual amount.
Turn the ignition switch to ON (II)
and 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 in
step 3. 1.
3. 2.
Gauges
Inst rument s and Cont rols
T urning Of f the Mileage Display Fuel Gauge
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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.

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The ignition switch has f our
positions: LOCK (0), ACCESSORY
(I), ON (II), and START (III). If the f ront wheels are turned, the
anti-thef t lock may make it dif f icult
to turn the key. Firmly turn the
steering wheel to the lef t or right as
you turn the key.
You can
operate the audio system and the
accessory power sockets in this
position.
Use this position
only to start the engine. The switch
returns to ON (II) when you let go of
the key. You will hear a reminder beeper if
you leave the key in the ignition
switch in the LOCK (0) or
ACCESSORY (I) position and open
the driver’s door. Remove the key to
turn of f the beeper.
You can insert or
remove the key only in this position.
To turn the key, you must push the
key in slightly. If your vehicle has an
automatic transmission, the shif t
lever must also be in park. If your vehicle has an automatic
transmission, the shif t lever must be
in Park bef ore you can remove the
key f rom the ignition switch.
This is the normal key
position when driving. Several of the
indicators on the instrument panel
come on as a test when you turn the
ignition switch f rom ACCESSORY
(I) to ON (II). A CCESSORY (I)
ST A RT (III)
LOCK (0) ON (II)
Ignition Switch
Inst rument s and Cont rols72
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.

This section gives you tips on
starting the engine under various
conditions, and how to operate the
5-speed manual and automatic
transmissions. It also includes impor-
tant inf ormation on parking your
vehicle, and the braking system.........................
Preparing to Drive .128
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Starting the Engine .129
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5-speed Manual Transmission . 130
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Automatic Transmission (CVT) . 133
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Parking .139
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Braking System .140
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Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) . 141
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Towing a Trailer .142
Driving
Driving127

Apply the parking brake.
In cold weather, turn of f all
electrical accessories to reduce
the drain on the battery.
Push the clutch pedal down all the
way.
Make sure the shif t lever is in
Park. Press on the brake pedal.
Without touching the accelerator
pedal, turn the ignition key to the
START (III) position. Do not hold
the key in START for more than
15 seconds at a time. If the engine
does not start right away, pause
f or at least 10 seconds bef ore
trying again.If the engine does not start within
15 seconds, or starts but stalls
right away, repeat step 4 with the
accelerator pedal pressed halfway
down. If the engine starts, release
pressure on the accelerator pedal
so the engine does not race.
If the engine fails to start, press
the accelerator pedal all the way
downandholdittherewhile
starting to clear flooding. If the
engine still does not start, return
to step 5.
In cold weather, conventional starter
is used instead of the IMA system
starter. This is normal. The engine is
also harder to start at altitudes above
8,000 f eet (2,400 meters) because of
the thinner air.
1.
2.
3.
4. 5.
6.
Manual Transmission:
Automatic Transmission (CVT)
Starting the Engine
Driving
Starting in Cold Weather
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