2004 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID trunk release

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)

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)

Youshouldhavereceivedakey
number tag with your set of keys.
You will need this key number if you
ever have to get a key replaced. Use
only Honda-approved key blanks.These keys contain electronic
circuits that are activated by the
Immobilizer System. They will not
work to start the engine if the
circuits are damaged.
Protect the keys f rom direct
sunlight, high temperature, and
high humidity.
Donotdropthekeysorsetheavy
objects on them.
Keep the keys away f rom liquids.
If they get wet, dry them
immediately with a sof t cloth.
The keys do not contain batteries.
Do not try to take them apart.
The master key fits all the locks on
your vehicle.
The valet key works only in the
ignition and the door locks. You can
keep the trunk and trunk release
handle locked when you leave your
vehicle and the valet key at a parking
f acility.
Keys and Locks
Inst rument s and Cont rols70
MASTER
KEYS
(Black)
VALET
KEY
(Gray)
KEY
NUMBER
TAG

To open the trunk, pull the trunk
releasehandletotheleftof the
driver’s seat. To protect items in the
trunk when you need to give the key
to someone else, lock the trunk
releasehandlewiththemasterkey
and give the other person the valet
key.
To close the trunk, press down on
the trunk lid.You can also use the master key to
open the trunk lock.
Keep the trunk lid closed at all times
while driving to avoid damaging it
and to prevent exhaust gas from
getting into the interior. See Carbon
Monoxide Hazard, page .
Parents should decide if their
children should be shown how to use
this feature. As a saf ety f eature, your vehicle has
a release lever on the trunk latch so
the trunk can be opened f rom inside.
To open the trunk, push the release
lever to the lef t.
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Trunk
Emergency Trunk Opener
Door L ocks
Inst rument s and Cont rols74
TRUNK RELEASE HANDLE
Pull
MASTER KEY
MASTER KEY

Always use the parking brake when
you park your vehicle. Make sure
the parking brake is set f irmly or
your vehicle may roll if it is parked
on an incline.
If your vehicle has an automatic
transmission, set the parking brake
bef ore you put the transmission in
Park. This keeps the vehicle f rom
moving and putting pressure on the
parking mechanism in the
transmission.Make sure the windows are closed.
Turn of f the lights.
Place any packages, valuables, etc.
in the trunk or take them with you.
Lock the doors.
Never park over dry leaves, tall
grass, or other f lammable
materials. The hot three way
catalytic converter could cause
these materials to catch on fire.
If the vehicle is f acing uphill, turn
the f ront wheels away f rom the
curb. If you have a manual
transmission, put it in f irst gear.If the vehicle is f acing downhill,
turn the front wheels toward the
curb. If you have a manual
transmission, put it in reverse gear.
Make sure the parking brake is
f ully released bef ore driving away.
Driving with the parking brake
partially set can overheat or
damage the rear brakes.
Parking T ips
Parking
Driving139