2004 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID octane

Help assure your vehicle’s f uture
reliability and perf ormance by paying
extra attention to how you drive
during the f irst 600 miles (1,000 km).
During this period:Avoid full-throttle starts and rapid
acceleration.
Avoidhardbrakingforthefirst
200 miles (300 km).
Do not change the oil until the
scheduled maintenance time.
You should also f ollow these re-
commendations with an overhauled
or exchanged engine, or when the
brakes are replaced. We recommend using gasoline
containing detergent additives that
help prevent f uel system and engine
deposits.Use of gasoline with these additives
may adversely af f ect perf ormance,
and cause the Malfunction Indicator
Lamp on your instrument panel to
come on. If this happens, contact
your authorized Honda dealer f or
service.
Your Honda is designed to operate
on unleaded gasoline with a pump
octane number of 86 or higher. Use
of a lower octane gasoline can cause
occasional metallic knoking noises in
the engine and will result in
decreased engine perf ormance.
Using gasoline containing lead will
damage your vehicle’s emissions
controls. This contributes to air
pollution.
In addition, in order to maintain good
perf ormance, f uel economy, and
emissions control, we strongly
recommend, in areas where it is
available, the use of gasoline that
does NOT contain manganese-based
f uel additives such as MMT.
If you notice any undesirable
operating symptoms, try another
service station or switch to another
brand of gasoline. Some gasoline today is blended with
oxygenates such as ethanol or
MTBE. Your vehicle is designed to
operate on oxygenated gasoline
containing up to 10 percent ethanol
by volume and up to 15 percent
MTBE by volume. Do not use
gasoline containing methanol. For f urther important f uel-related
inf ormation, please ref er to your
Quick Start Guide.
Break-in Period, Gasoline T ype
Bef ore Driving
Break-in Period
Gasoline Type
114

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Avoid exceeding your vehicle’s
load limit. This puts excess stress
on the engine, brakes, and many
other vehicle parts. The load limit
is shown on the tire inf ormation
label on the driver’s doorjamb. Follow the
Maintenance Schedule f or Severe
Conditions if you drive your vehicle
MAINLY under one or more of the
f ollowing conditions.
Driving less than 5 miles (8 km)
per trip or, in f reezing
temperatures, driving less than 10
miles (16 km) per trip.
Driving in extremely hot [over
90°F (32°C)] conditions.
Used primarily as a delivery
vehicle or taxi that is driven
mostly in stop-and-go traf f ic and/
or parked with the engine idling. Driving on muddy, dusty, or de-
iced roads.
NOTE: If you only
drive under a ‘‘severe’’ condition, you
should f ollow the Normal Conditions
Maintenance Schedule.
The maintenance schedule assumes
you will use your vehicle as normal
transportation for passengers and
their possessions. You should also
f ollow these recommendation:
Operate your vehicle on
reasonable roads within the legal
speed limit.
Always use unleaded gasoline with
theproperoctanerating(seepage ).
Drive your vehicle regularly over a
distance of several miles
(kilometers). Service your vehicle according to the
time and mileage periods on one of
the Maintenance Schedules on the
f ollowing pages.
Follow the
Maintenance Schedule f or Severe
Conditions. Driving with a roof rack, or driving
in mountainous conditions.
114OCCASIONALLY
Maintenance Schedule
Maint enance
Which Schedule to Follow
U.S. Owners Canadian Owners
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Fuel .114
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Fill Door and Cap .115
...........................................
Gauge .59
................
Octane Requirement . 114
........................
Reserve Indicator .56
........................
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
...........................................
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
..............
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
...
Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 202
Ignition ..............................................
Keys .70 ...........................................
Switch .72
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Timing Control System . 209
...................................................
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
.
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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Neutral Gear Position . 135
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New Vehicle Break-in . 114
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Normal Shif t Speeds .130
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NOTICE, Explanation of . i
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Numbers, Identif ication . 202
...
Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 114
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Odometer .60
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Odometer, Trip .60
Oil ........................
Change, How to .153
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Change, When to .147
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Checking Engine .118
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Pressure Indicator . 54,190
Selecting Proper Viscosity ......................................
Chart .152
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ON (Ignition Key Position) . 72
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor ....................................
Recovery .208
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Outside Mirrors .81
....................
Overheating, Engine .187
.......
Owner Maintenance Checks . 146..............
Panel Brightness Control . 67
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Park Gear Position .134
...........................................
Parking .139
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Parking Brake .82
Parking Brake and Brake .................
System Indicator . 54,193
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Parking Lights .66
..
Parking Over Things that Burn . 210
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PGM-FI System .209
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Playing the Radio .94
....................................
Playing a CD .99
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Power Door Locks .73
.................
Power Socket Locations . 85
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Power Windows .79
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 17
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Protecting Adults and Teens . 11
...
Additional Safety Precautions . 18
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Advice f or Pregnant Women . 17
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Protecting Children .29
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General Guidelines .29
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Protecting Inf ants .34
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Protecting Small Children . 34
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Selecting Child Seats .36
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Installing a Child Seat .37 ...........
Protecting Larger Children . 42
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Radiator Overheating . 187
Radio/CD/Cassette ..............................
Sound System .94
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Readiness Codes . 191,211
Rear Lights, Bulb ......................
Replacement .164, 165
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Rear View Mirror .81
.................
Rear Window Def ogger . 68
...............
Reclining the Seat Backs . 77
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Recommended Shif t Speeds . 128
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Reminder Lights .53
.......................
Remote Transmitter .75
Replacement Inf ormation ..............
Dust and Pollen Filter . 167
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Engine Oil and Filter . 153
.................................
Floor Mats .166
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Fuses .194
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Light Bulbs .161
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Schedule .145
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Seat Belts .166
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Tires .169
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Wiper Blades .168
Index
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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
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