2004 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID fuel

2004 Civic Hybrid Online Reference Owner's Manual Use these links (and links throughout this manual) to navigate through this reference.
For a printed owner's manual, click on authorized manuals or go to www.helminc.com. Contents
Owner's Identification Form
Introduction ........................................................................\
............................................................................. i
A Few Words About Safety ........................................................................\
.................................................. ii
Your Vehicle at a Glance........................................................................\
.......................................................2
Driver and Passenger Safety ........................................................................\
...............................................5
Important information about proper use and care of your vehicle's seat b\
elts, an overview of Supplemental
Instruments and Controls........................................................................\
.................................................. .49
Explains the purpose of each instrument panel indica tor and gauge, and how to use controls on
Comfort and Convenience Features........................................................................\
.................................87
How to operate the heating and air conditioning system, the audio system, and other convenience
Before Driving ........................................................................\
.....................................................................113
What gasoline to use, how to break-in your new vehicle, and how to load luggage and other cargo.
Driving........................................................................\
...................................................... .............................127
The proper way to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park.
Maintenance........................................................................\
...................................................... ...................143
The Maintenance Schedule shows you when you need to take your vehicle to the dealer. There is also
Taking Care of the Unexpected........................................................................\
.......................................177
This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, and details how to handle them.
Technical Information........................................................................\
...................................................... .201
ID numbers, dimensions, capaciti es, and technical information.
Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada only).............................................................213
A summary of the warranties covering your new Honda, and how to contact us for any reason. Refer to
Authorized Manuals (U.S. only)........................................................................\
.......................................217
How to order manuals and other technical literature.
Index ........................................................................\
......................................................................................... I
Service Information Summary
A summary of information you need when you pull up to the fuel pump.

Restraint System, and valuable information on how to protect children w\
ith child restraints.
the dashboard and steering column.
features.
a list of things to check and instructions on how to check them.
your warranty manual for detailed information.

Your Vehicle at a Glance
2
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)

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 .50
............................
Instrument Panel .51
.............................................
Gauges .59
.....................................
Odometer .60
...................................
Trip Meter .60
.................
Current Fuel Mileage . 60
................................
Trip Mileage .60
Turning Of f the Mileage .....................................
Display .61
..................................
Fuel Gauge .61
.........
IMA Battery Level Gauge . 62
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Charge/Assist Gauge . 63
...................
Temperature Gauge . 63
Controls Near the Steering ...........................................
Wheel .64
.
Windshield Wipers and Washers . 65
...........
Turn Signal and Headlights . 66
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 67
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Hazard Warning Button . 67
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Rear Window Def ogger . 68
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Steering Wheel Adjustment . 69
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Keys and Locks .70
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Immobilizer System .71
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Ignition Switch .72 ......................................
Door Locks .73
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Door Locks .73
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Power Door Locks .73
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Childproof Door Locks . 73
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Trunk .74
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Emergency Trunk Opener . 74
.......................
Remote Transmitter .75
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Seats .77
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Power Windows .79
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Mirrors .81
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Parking Brake .82
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Interior Lights .83
...........
Interior Convenience Items . 84
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Beverage Holders .85
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Accessory Power Sockets . 85
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Glove Box .85
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Console Compartment . 85
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols49

AT model is shown.
Control L ocations
Inst rument s and Cont rols50
HEATING/COOLING CONTROLS
FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE
TRUNK RELEASE CRUISE CONTROL SWITCHES
CRUISE CONTROL
MASTER SWITCH
POWER DOOR LOCK
SWITCH
MIRROR
CONTROLS
HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES AUDIO SYSTEM
DIGIT
AL CLOCK
(P.
88)
ACCESSORY POWER
SOCKET
(P. 109)
(P. 117)
(P. 74)
(P.
115)
(P.
109)
(P.
73)
(P.94)
(P. 108 )
(P.
81)
(P. 79)
(P.85)

Î
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)
51
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)

Instrument Panel
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Manual Transmission
52
CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR
SIDE AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR
CHARGING SYSTEM
INDICATOR
AUTO IDLE STOP
INDICATOR
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR ELECTRIC POWER STEER ING(EPS)
INDICATOR LOW FUEL INDICATOR
MAINTENANCE REQUIRED INDICATOR
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
SYSTEM INDICATOR
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATOR HIGH BEAM INDICATOR
TRUNK-OPEN INDICATOR
SHIFT UP/SHIFT DOWN
INDICATORS IMA SYSTEM
INDICATOR
(P.
56)
(P. 56)
(P. 53)
(P. 53)
(P. 53)
(P. 54, 191)
(P. 132)
(P. 55)
(P.55)(P.
132) (P.
56) (P.
55)
(P.
56)
(P.
54)
(P.
58)
(P.
54)
(P. 54, 190)
SEAT BELT INDICATOR
PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE
SYSTEM INDICATOR
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE
SYSTEM INDICATOR
(P. 192)

This indicator comes on with the
high beam headlights. See pagef or inf ormation on the headlight
controls.
On Canadian models, this indicator
comes on with reduced brightness
when the Daytime Running Lights
(DRL) are on (see page ). This indicator comes on if the trunk
lid is not closed tightly.
This indicator comes on as a
reminder that you must ref uel soon.
This indicator comes on when the
washer f luid level is low. Add washer
fluidwhenyouseethisindicator
come on (see page ).
This indicator comes on when you
set the cruise control. See page
f or inf ormation on operating the
cruise control.
The lef t or right turn signal indicator
blinks when you signal a lane change
or turn. If the indicators do not blink
or blink rapidly, it usually means one
of the turn signal bulbs is burned out
(see page ). Replace the bulb as
soon as possible, since other drivers
cannot see that you are signaling.
WhenyouturnontheHazard
Warning button, both turn signal
indicators blink. All turn signals on
the outside of the vehicle should
flash.
56
56
109 157
162
Canadian models only
High Beam Indicator
Cruise Control Indicator Trunk-open Indicator
Low Fuel Indicator
Washer Level Indicator
Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Instrument Panel
56

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
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