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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.
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Park with the driver’s side closest
to the gas pump.
Open the f uel f ill door by pushing
onthehandletotheleftof the
driver’s seat.The fuel fill cap is attached to the
f uel f iller with a tether. Insert the
tether end on the f uel f ill cap into
the slot on the f uel f ill door.
Remove the f uel f ill cap slowly.
You may hear a hissing sound as
pressure inside the tank escapes.
1.
2. 3.
CONT INUED
AT-PZEV
Bef ore Driving
Fueling
Service Station Procedures
115
Push
FUEL FILL CAPTETHER END
TETHER
Gasoline is highly flammable
and explosive. You can be
burned or seriously injured
when handling fuel.Stop the engine and keep
heat, sparks, and flames
away.
Handle fuel only outdoors.
Wipe up spills immediately.
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No. Amps. No. Amps. Circuits Protected
Circuits Protected
1
2
3
4
5 15 A
20 A
(10 A) 10 A 6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26 7.5 A
7.5 A
15 A
7.5 A
7.5 A
(7.5 A) 10 A
10 A
(10 A) 7.5 A 15 A
15 A
7.5 A 20 A
7.5 A 20 A
20 A
20 A
20 A
7.5 A Power Window Relay
Not Used
Accessory, Radio
Ignition Coil EX
Meter
ABS
(Daytime running lights )
SRS
Remote Control Mirrors
(SCTY )
IMA
Fuel Pump
Accessory Power Socket
Turn Signal Lights
Front Wiper
STS (Steering Switch)
Front Right Power Window
Front Left Power Window
Rear Lef t Power Window
Rear Right Power Window
Cooling Fan Relay
Ignition Coil IN
LAF Heater
(Daytime running lights )
FI-ECU
Not Used
1 : On Canadian models
2 : Optional Security System
1
2
1
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
Fuse Locations
198
INTERIOR FUSE BOX
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Service Inf ormat ion Summary
Gasoline:
Fuel Tank Capacity:
Recommended Engine Oil:Brake Fluid:
Tire Pressure (measured cold):
Automatic Transmission Fluid
(CVT):
5-speed Manual Transmission
Fluid:
30
psi ( 210kPa , 2.1kgf/cm
)
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2kgf/cm
)
13.2
US gal (50
)
3.4 US qt ( 3.2
)
11.9
US gal (45
)
Unleaded gasoline, pump octane
number of
86or higher.
API Premium grade 0W-20
detergent oil (see page ).
Oil change capacity (including
filter): Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid
DOT
3preferred, or a DOT 3or
DOT 4brake fluid as a temporary
replacement (see page ).
Use Honda ATF-Z1
(Automatic
Transmission Fluid) only
1.6 US qt ( 1.5
)
Capacity (including differential): Honda Manual Transmission
Fluid preferred, or an SAE
10W-30
or 10W-40 motor oil as a
temporary replacement (see page ).
3.4
US qt ( 3.2
)
Capacity:
Front/Rear:
Spare Tire:
152 159 160
ULEV
AT-PZEV