2004 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID recommended oil

Always maintain your vehicle
according to the maintenance
schedule. See(see page
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an underinf lated tire
causes more ‘‘rolling resistance,’’
which uses f uel. Try to maintain a constant speed.
Everytimeyouslowdownand
speed up, your vehicle uses extra
fuel.Usethecruisecontrolwhen
appropriate.
Combine several short trips into
one.
The air conditioning puts an extra
load on the engine which makes it
usemorefuel.Usethefresh-air
ventilation when possible.
Drive moderately. Rapid
acceleration, abrupt cornering and
hard braking use more f uel.
Always drive in the highest gear
possible.
You may find that your Civic Hybrid’s
unique combination of an engine and
an electric motor has driving
characteristics that are somewhat
dif f erent f rom what you are used to.
Shif t Up and Shif t Down indicators
(5-speed manual transmission only)
on the instrument panel show when
to shif t to a higher or lower gear. By
shifting as soon as the indicator
comes on, you will keep the engine
operating in its most economical
range.
Engine oil also af f ects f uel
economy. The f uel ef f icient, low-
viscosity 0W-20 oil recommended
f or your Civic Hybrid is
f ormulated to help the engine use
less f uel. This oil is available at
your Honda dealer.
The build-up of snow or mud on
your vehicle’s underside adds
weight and rolling resistance.
Frequent cleaning helps your f uel
mileage and reduces the chance of
corrosion. 146
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Improving Fuel Economy
Owner’s
Maintenance Checks
Fuel Economy
Bef ore Driving119

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Your authorized Honda dealer
knows your vehicle best and can
provide competent, ef f icient service.
However, service at a dealer is not
mandatory to keep your warranties
in effect. Maintenance may be done
by any qualif ied service f acility or
skilled person to keep your
warranties in ef f ect. Keep all the
receipts as proof of completion, and
have the person who does the work
f ill out the Maintenance Record.
Check your warranty booklet f or
more inf ormation.
We recommend the use of Honda
parts and f luids whenever you have
maintenance done. U.S. Vehicles:
According to state and federal
regulations, f ailure to perf orm
maintenance on the items marked
with will not void your emissions
warranties. However, Honda
recommends that all maintenance
services be perf ormed at the
recommended time or mileage
period to ensure long-term reliability.
Youshouldcheckthefollowing
items at the specif ied intervals. If
you are unsure of how to perf orm
any check, turn to the appropriate
page listed.
Engine oil level Check every
time you fill the fuel tank. See
page .
Engine coolant level Check the
radiator reserve tank every time
you f ill the f uel tank. See page .
Brakes Check the f luid level
monthly. See page .
Tires Check the tire pressure
monthly. Examine the tread f or
wear and foreign objects. See page .
Lights Check the operation of
the headlights, parking lights,
taillights, high-mount brake light,
and license plate lights monthly.
See page . Automatic transmission (CVT)
Check the f luid level monthly. See
page . 118
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158 160
169
161
Maintenance Schedule
Maint enance
Servicing Your Vehicle Maintenance, replacement, or
repair of emissions control
devices and systems may be done
by any automotive repair
establishment or individual using
parts that are ‘‘certif ied’’ to EPA
standards.Owner’s Maintenance Checks
146

Unscrew and remove the engine oil
fill cap on top of the valve cover.
Pour in the oil slowly and caref ully so
you do not spill. Clean up any spills
immediately. Spilled oil could
damage components in the engine
compartment. Install the engine oil
f ill cap and tighten it securely. Wait a
f ew minutes and recheck the oil level.
Do not f ill above the upper mark; you
could damage the engine.The oil viscosity or weight is
provided on the container’s label.
A very low-viscosity, f uel-ef f icient
0W-20 oil is the pref erred engine
lubricant f or your Civic Hybrid. This
special oil is f ormulated to help your
engine use less fuel. It is available at
your Honda dealer. A 5W-20 oil may
be used if 0W-20 is not available.
Oil is a major contributor to your
engine’s perf ormance and longevity.
Always use a premium-grade 0W-20
detergent oil displaying the API
Certif ication Seal. This seal indicates
the oil is energy conserving, and that
it meets the American Petroleum
Institute’s latest requirements.
Honda Motor Oil is the pref erred
0W-20 lubricant f or your vehicle. It is
highly recommended that you use
Honda Motor Oil in your vehicle f or optimum engine protection. Make
sure the API Certif ication Seal says
‘‘For Gasoline Engines’’.
A dding Engine Oil
Maint enance
Recommended Engine Oil
152
API CERTIFICATION SEAL
ENGINE OIL
FILL CAP
Ambient Temperature

If Honda antif reeze/coolant is not
available, you may use another
major-brand non-silicate coolant as a
temporaryreplacement.Makesureit
is a high-quality coolant
recommended f or aluminum engines.
Continued use of any non-Honda
coolant can result in corrosion,
causing the cooling system to
malf unction or f ail. Have the cooling
system f lushed and ref illed with
Honda antif reeze/coolant as soon as
possible.
If the coolant level in the reserve
tank is at or below the MIN line, add
coolant to bring it up to the MAX line.
Inspect the cooling system f or leaks.
Always use Honda All Season
Antif reeze/Coolant Type 2. This
coolant is pre-mixed with 50 percent
antif reeze and 50 percent water.
Never add straight antifreeze or
plain water.
Turn of f the engine, let it sit f or
several minutes, then check the oil
level on the dipstick. If necessary,
add more oil.
Put the under-cover back in place
and reinstall the nine holding clips.
Locktheclipssecurelybypushing
on the center of each clip.
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Maint enance
A dding Engine Coolant
Changing the Oil and Filter, Engine Coolant
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NOTICE:
RESERVE TANK
Improper disposal of engine
oil can be harmf ul to the environment.
If you change your own oil, please
dispose of the used oil properly. Put it
in a sealed container and take it to a
recycling center. Do not discard it in a
trash bin or dump it on the ground.

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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
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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
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Overheating, Engine .187
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Owner Maintenance Checks . 146..............
Panel Brightness Control . 67
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Park Gear Position .134
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Parking .139
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Parking Brake .82
Parking Brake and Brake .................
System Indicator . 54,193
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Parking Lights .66
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Parking Over Things that Burn . 210
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PGM-FI System .209
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Playing the Radio .94
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Playing a CD .99
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Power Door Locks .73
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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
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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
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Rear Window Def ogger . 68
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Reclining the Seat Backs . 77
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Recommended Shif t Speeds . 128
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Reminder Lights .53
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Remote Transmitter .75
Replacement Inf ormation ..............
Dust and Pollen Filter . 167
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Engine Oil and Filter . 153
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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
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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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