2005 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID change time

This Owner’s Manual covers all
models of the Civic Hybrid. You may
f ind descriptions of equipment and
features that are not on your
particular model.
The inf ormation and specif ications
included in this publication were in
effect at the time of approval for
printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
reserves the right, however, to
discontinue or change specif ications
or design at any time without notice
and without incurring any obligation
whatsoever. This Owner’s Manual should be
considered a permanent part of the
vehicle and should remain with the
vehicle when it is sold.
Owner’s Identif ication
OWNER
ADDRESS
V. I. N.
DELIVERY DATE
DEALER NAMEDEALER NO.
ADDRESS
OWNER’S SIGNATURE
DEALER’S SIGNATURE
STREET
CITY STATE/PROVINCE ZIP CODE/
POSTAL CODE
(Date sold to original retail purchaser)
STREET
CITY STATE/PROVINCE ZIP CODE/
POSTAL CODE

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.
The lef t or right turn signal indicator
blinks when you signal a lane change
or turn. If the indicator does not
blink or blinks 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.
When you press the Hazard Warning
button, both turn signal indicators
blink. All turn signals on the outside
of the vehicle should f lash. This indicator comes on with the
high beam headlights. For more
inf ormation, see page .
This indicator comes on when the
washer f luid level is low. Add washer
fluidwhenyouseethisindicator
(see page ).
On Canadian models, this indicator
comes on with reduced brightness
when the Daytime Running Lights
(DRL) are on (see page ).
This indicator comes on when you
set the cruise control. See page
f or inf ormation on operating the
cruise control.
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Canadian models only
High Beam IndicatorT runk-open Indicator
Low Fuel Indicator
Washer Level Indicator
Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators
Cruise Control Indicator
Instrument Panel Indicators
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There are two trip meters: Trip A
and Trip B. Each trip meter works
independently, so you can keep track
of two dif f erent distances.
To reset a trip meter, display it and
then press and hold the Select/Reset
knob until the number resets to ‘‘0.0’’.
This display shows the current, or
instantaneous fuel mileage you are
getting.When a trip meter is displayed, the
average fuel mileage you have been
getting during that trip is shown in
the Fuel Mileage display. This
number is updated once per ten
seconds.
When you reset a trip meter, the
average fuel mileage for that trip
meter also resets.
The odometer shows the total
distance your vehicle has been
driven. It measures miles in U.S.
models and kilometers in Canadian
models.
It is illegal under U.S. f ederal law and
Canadian provincial regulations to
disconnect, reset, or alter the
odometer with the intent to change
the number of miles or kilometers
indicated.
It shows the number of miles per
hour and mpg (U.S.) or kilometers
per hour and l/100 km (Canada).
You can turn off this display at any
time. See page .
The odometer and the trip meters
use the same display. Switch these
displays by pressing the Select/
Reset knob. The trip meter shows the number of
miles (U.S.) or kilometers (Canada)
driven since you last reset it.
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Current Fuel Mileage
Trip Mileage
Odometer
Trip Meter
Gauges
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U.S. Model is shown. TRIP MILEAGE (TRIP A)

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µ Push down on the
lef t lever to signal a lef t turn and up
to signal a right turn. To signal a lane
change, push lightly on the lever and
hold it. The lever will return to
center when you release it or
complete a turn.
Turn Signal
Of f
Parking and indicator lights
Headlights on
High beams
Flashhighbeams Turning the
switch to the ‘‘ ’’ position turns
on the parking lights, taillights,
instrument panel lights, side-marker
lights, and rear license plate lights.
Turning the switch to the ‘‘ ’’
position turns on the headlights. If
you leave the lights on with the
ignition switch in ACCESSORY (I)
or LOCK (0), you will hear a
reminder tone when you open the
driver’s door.
Push the lever
f orward until you hear a click to turn
on the high beams. The blue high
beam indicator will come on (see page ). Pull the lever back to
return to the low beams.
To f lash the high beams, pull the
lever back lightly, then release it.
The high beams will stay on as long
as you hold the lever back.
With the headlight switch off, the
high beam headlights and the
indicator come on with reduced
brightness when you turn the
ignition switch to ON (II) and
release the parking brake. They
remain on until you turn the ignition
switch of f , even if you set the
parking brake.
The headlights revert to normal
operation when you turn them on
with the switch.
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Canadian models
Turn Signal
Headlights On
High Beams
Daytime Running L ights
Turn Signal and Headlights
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Press the eject button ( ) to
remove the CD. If you eject the CD,
but do not remove it f rom the slot,
the system will automatically reload
the CD af ter 15 seconds and put it in
pause mode. To begin playing, press
the CD button.
With the ignition switch in the
ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position,
insert a CD into the CD slot. The
drive will pull the CD in the rest of
the way and begin to play it. The
number of the track playing is shown
in the display. The system will
continuously play a CD until you
change modes.
To continuously replay a track, press and release the RPT
button. You will see RPT in the
display. Press it again to turn it of f .
To move rapidly within a track, press
andholdthe or side. Each time you press and
release the , the player skips
f orward to the beginning of the next
track. Press and release the to
skip backward to the beginning of
the current track. Press it again to
skip to the beginning of the previous
track. This f eature plays the
tracks in random order. To activate
Random Play, press and release the
RDM button. You will see RDM in
the display. Press it again to return
to normal play.
Press the AM/FM button to switch
to the radio while a CD is playing. To select the CD changer, press the
CD button. The CD and track
numbers will be displayed. To select
a dif f erent CD, use the preset 5
(DISC ) or preset 6 (DISC )
button.
If you select an empty slot in the
magazine, the changer will, af ter
f inding that slot empty, try to load
the CD in the next slot.
You can also play 3-inch (8-cm) discs
without using an adapter ring.
If you turn the system of f while a CD
is playing, either with the PWR/VOL
knob or by turning off the ignition,
the CD will stay in the drive. Whenyouturnthesystembackon,theCD
will begin playing where it lef t of f .
An optional six disc CD changer is
available for your vehicle from your
dealer. This CD changer uses the
same controls used f or the in-dash
CD player or the radio.
Load the desired CDs in the
magazine, and load the magazine in
the changer according to the
instructions that came with the unit.
To Play a CD
To Stop Playing a CD
REPEAT SK IP RANDOM
Operating the Optional CD
Changer
Playing a CD, CD Changer
Features
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If your vehicle’s battery is
disconnected or goes dead, you will
need to set the clock.Press and hold the CLOCK (SCAN/
RPT) button until you hear a beep.
Change the hours by pressing the H
(preset 4) button until the numbers
advance to the desired time. Change
the minutes by pressing the M
(preset 5) button until the numbers
advance to the desired time. When
you are f inished, press the CLOCK
button again.You can quickly set the time to the
nearest hour. If the displayed time is
bef ore the half hour, press the
CLOCK button until you hear a beep,
then press the R (preset 6) button to
settheclockbacktotheprevious
hour. If the displayed time is af ter
the half hour, the clock sets forward
to the beginning of the next hour.
For example: 1:06 will reset to 1:00
1:52 will reset to 2:00
Setting the Clock
Features
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M BUTTON
H BUTTON
RESET BUTTON
CLOCK BUTTON

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.
You should also f ollow these
recommendations with an
overhauled or exchanged engine, or
when the brakes are replaced. Your vehicle is designed to operate
on unleaded gasoline with a pump
octane number of 86 or higher. Use
of a lower octane gasoline can cause
a persistent, heavy metallic rapping
noise that can lead to engine damage.
Do not change the oil until the
scheduled maintenance time.
Avoidhardbrakingforthefirst
200 miles (300 km). We recommend quality gasoline
containing detergent additives that
help prevent f uel system and engine
deposits.
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. 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.
If you notice any undesirable
operating symptoms, try another
service station or switch to another
brand of gasoline.
For f urther important f uel-related
inf ormation, please ref er to your
.
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 dealer f or service.
Break-in Period
Fuel Recommendation
Quick Start Guide
Break-in Period, Fuel Recommendation
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Place the cap in the holder on the
fuel fill door.Stop f illing the tank af ter the f uel
nozzle automatically clicks of f . Do
not try to ‘‘top of f ’’ the tank. Leave
some room f or the f uel to expand
with temperature changes.
even though the tank is not f ull,
there may be a problem with your
vehicle’s fuel vapor recovery
system. The system helps keep
f uel vapors f rom going into the
atmosphere. Try f illing at another
pump. If this does not f ix the
problem, consult your dealer.
Screw the f uel f ill cap back on
until it clicks at least three times.
If you do not properly tighten the
cap, the Malf unction Indicator
Lampmaycomeon(seepage
).
Push the f uel f ill door closed until
it latches.
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If the f uel nozzle keeps clicking of f
ULEV
Service Station Procedures
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HOLDER
FUEL FILL CAP