2005 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID check oil

The oil viscosity or weight is
provided on the container’s label.
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’’.
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. 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 dealer. A 5W-20 oil may be used
if 0W-20 is not available.
A dding Engine Oil
Recommended Engine Oil
150
API CERTIFICATION SEAL
ENGINE OIL
FILL CAP
Ambient Temperature

Remove the oil drain bolt and
washer from the bottom of the
engine. Drain the oil into an
appropriate container.Install a new oil f ilter according to
the instructions that come with it.Refill the engine with the
recommended oil.
Engine oil change capacity
(including f ilter):
Replace the engine oil f ill cap.
Start the engine. The oil pressure
indicator should go out within 5
seconds. If it does not, turn of f the
engine, and check your work.
Let the engine run f or several
minutes, then check the drain bolt
and oil f ilter f or leaks.
Remove the oil f ilter, and let the
remaining oil drain. A special
wrench (available from your
dealer) is required.
Make sure to clean of f any dirt
and dust on the connecting
surf ace of a new oil f ilter. Put a new washer on the drain bolt,
then reinstall the drain bolt.
Tighten the drain bolt to :
7.
8.
9.
10.
4.
5.
6.
Changing the Oil and Filter
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DRAIN BOLT
WASHEROIL FILTER
3.4 US qt (3.2)
29 lbf·ft (39 N·m , 4.0 kgf·m)

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,
causingthecoolingsystemto
malf unction or f ail. Have the cooling
system f lushed and ref illed with
Honda antif reeze/coolant as soon as
possible.
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.
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.
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12.
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A dding Engine Coolant
Changing the Oil and Filter, Engine Coolant
Maint enance
153
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.

To thoroughly f lush the
transmission, the technician
should drain and ref ill it with
Honda ATF-Z1, then drive the
vehicle f or a short distance. Do
this three times. Then drain and
ref ill the transmission a f inal time.
Insert the dipstick all the way back
into the transmission securely as
shown in the illustration.
The transmission should be drained
and ref illed with new f luid according
to the time and distance recommen-
dations in the maintenance schedule.
If you are not sure how to add f luid,
contact your dealer. Check the f luid level with the
transmission at normal operating
temperature and the vehicle sitting
on level ground. Remove the under-
cover to access the transmission
housing(seepage ).Removethe
transmission f iller bolt and caref ully
f eel inside the bolt hole with your
f inger. The f luid level should be up
to the edge of the bolt hole. If it is
not, add Honda Manual
Transmission Fluid (MTF) until itstarts to run out of the hole. Reinstall
the f iller bolt and tighten it securely.
If Honda MTF is not available, you
may use an SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40
viscosity motor oil with the API
Certif ication seal that says ‘‘FOR
GASOLINE ENGINES’’ as a
temporary replacement. However,
motor oil does not contain the proper
additives, and continued use can
cause stiffer shifting. Replace as
soon as it is convenient.
The transmission should be drained
and ref illed with new f luid according
to the time and distance recommen-
dations in the maintenance schedule.
If you are not sure how to check and
add f luid, contact your dealer.
6.
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T ransmission Fluid
Manual Transmission
Maint enance
157
Correct LevelFILLER BOLT

If necessary, add oil to bring the
level back to the full mark on the
dipstick (see page ). Let the vehicle sit f or a minute.
Open the hood, and check the oil
level (see page ). An engine
very low on oil can lose pressure
during cornering and other driving
maneuvers. Saf ely pull of f the road, and shut
of f the engine. Turn on the hazard
warning indicators.
This indicator should never
come on when the engine is
running. If it starts f lashing
or stays on, the oil pressure has
dropped very low or lost pressure.
Serious engine damage is possible
and you should take immediate
action.
Start the engine, and watch the oil
pressure indicator. If it does not go
out within 10 seconds, turn of f the
engine. There is a mechanical
problem that needs to be repaired
bef ore you can continue driving
(seeon page
). The engine running generates the oil
pressure. When the Auto Idle Stop is
activated, the engine is stopped, the
oil pressure is dropped, and the low
oil pressure indicator does not come
on.
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2.
3.
4. 116
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197
L ow Oil Pressure Indicator
Emergency T owing
188
Running the engine with low oil
pressure can cause serious mechanical
damage almost immediately. Turn of f
the engine as soon as you can saf ely get
the vehicle stopped.

CONT INUED
BatteryCharging System ...........................
Indicator .54, 189
............................
Jump Starting .184
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Maintenance .173
............................
Specif ications .203
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Bef ore Driving .111
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Belts,Seat .8,18 .............................
Beverage Holder .83
..................................
Booster Seats .42
Brakes ...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 139
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Break-in, New Linings . 112
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Bulb Replacement .161
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Fluid .158
.........................................
Parking .81
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System Indicator . 54,191
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Wear Indicators .138
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Braking System .138
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Break-in, New Vehicle . 112
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Brightness Control, Instruments . 67
........................
Brights, Headlights .66
Bulb Replacement ..........................
Back-up Lights .162
..............................
Brake Lights .161
................
Front Parking Lights . 160
........
Front Side Marker Lights . 160
.................................
Headlights .159
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High-mount Brake Light . 163
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Rear Side Marker Lights . 161
............................
Specif ications .203
....................................
Accessories .119
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .......................................
Position) .72
...............
Accessory Power Socket . 83
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Additives, Engine Oil . 151
...............................
Airbag (SRS) .9, 21
...
Airbags, Additional Information . 21
...
Additional Safety Precautions . 26
.............................
Airbag Service .26
How the Side Airbag Of f ......................
Indicator Works .26
..
How the SRS Indicator Works . 25
How Your Front Airbags .........................................
Work .22
...
How Your Side Airbags Work . 24
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SRS Components .21
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Air Conditioning System . 86
.......................
Air Pressure, Tires .168
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High Speed Driving . 169
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Normal Driving .169
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Antif reeze .153
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...............................
Indicator .54, 139
...................................
Operation .139 ..............
Anti-thef t, Audio System . 106
Anti-thef t Steering Column ..............................................
Lock .72
..................................
Audio System .93
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Auto Idle Stop .129, 135
...
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 19
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Automatic Speed Control . 108
.
Automatic Transmission (CVT) . 131
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Capacity,Fluid .202
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Checking Fluid Level . 156
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Shif ting .132
Shif t Lever Position ...............................
Indicators .131
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Shif t Lever Positions . 131
....................
Shif t Lock Release . 134
Index
A
B
INDEX
I

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Bulb Replacement....................
Turn Signal Lights . 160
..............................
Bulbs, Halogen .159
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Capacities Chart .202
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 45
.............................
Carrying Cargo .121
Cassette Player ............................................
Care .105
...................................
Operation .103
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CAUTION, Explanation of . ii
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CD Care .100
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CD Changer .99
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CD Changer Error Messages . 102
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CD Player Error Messages . 101
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CD Player .98
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Ceiling Light .84
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Certif ication Label .200
............................................
Chains .172
....................
Changing a Flat Tire .177
Changing Oil ........................................
How to .151
......................................
When to .145
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Charging System Indicator . 54,189 ............
Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 126
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Child Saf ety .27
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Booster Seats .42
...................................
Child Seats .34
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Important Saf ety Reminders . 27
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Inf ants .32
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Large Children .41
.........................................
LATCH .36
...........................
Lower Anchors .36
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Risks with Airbags .28
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Small Children .33
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Tethers .40
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Where Should a Child Sit? . 28
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Childproof Door Locks . 73
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Clock, Setting the .107
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Clutch Fluid .158
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CO in the Exhaust .207
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Cold Weather, Starting in . 127
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Compact Spare .176
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Consumer Inf ormation . 212
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Controls, Instruments and . 49
Coolant ........................................
Adding .153
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Checking .116
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Proper Solution .153
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Temperature Gauge . 63Crankcase Emissions Control
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System .207
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Cruise Control Indicator . 56
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Cruise Control Operation . 108
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Cup (Beverage) Holder . 83
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Customer Relations Of f ice . 212
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DANGER, Explanation of . ii
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Dashboard .3, 50
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Daytime Running Lights . 66
Daytime Running Lights .......................................
Indicator .57
.................................
Dead Battery .184
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 214
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Def og and Def rost .90
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Def ogger, Rear Window . 68
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Def rosting the Windows . 90
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Dimensions .202
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Dimming the Headlights . 66
Dipstick ..........
Automatic Transmission . 156
..................................
Engine Oil .116
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Directional Signals .66
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 138
Index
C
D
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CONT INUED
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Disposal of Used Oil .153
Doors ..............
Locking and Unlocking . 73
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Power Door Locks .73
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 204
Downshif ting, Manual .............................
Transmission .128
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Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
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Driving .127
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Economy .117
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 165
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Economy, Fuel .117
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Electric Power Steering (EPS) . 55
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Emergencies .175
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Jump Starting .184
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Towing .197
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Hazard Warning Button . 67
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Battery, Jump Starting . 184
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Brake System Indicator . 191
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Changing a Flat Tire . 177
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Charging System Indicator . 189
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Checking the Fuses . 192
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 188 ...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 190
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Overheated Engine . 186
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Emergency Brake .81
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Emergency Flashers .67
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Emergency Towing .197
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Emergency Trunk Opener . 74
.......................
Emissions Controls .207
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Emissions Testing, State . 210
Engine ....
Coolant Temperature Gauge . 63
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Engine Speed Limiter . 128,133
.........................
If It Won’t Start .182
Malf unction Indicator ................................
Lamp .54, 190
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Oil Pressure Indicator . 54,188
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Oil, What Kind to Use . 150
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Overheating .186
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Specif ications .202
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Starting .127
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls . 207
...............................
Exhaust Fumes .45
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by .16 .....................................
Fan, Interior .88
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Features, .85
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Filling the Fuel Tank . 113
Filters .........................
Dust and Pollen .165
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Oil .151
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Flashers, Hazard Warning . 67
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Flat Tire, Changing a . 177
Fluids ..........
Automatic Transmission . 156
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Brake .158
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Clutch .158
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Manual Transmission . 157
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Windshield Washer . 155
FM Stereo Radio .....................................
Reception .96
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Four-way Flashers .67
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Front Airbags .9 ,21
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Front Seat .77
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Adjusting .77
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Airbags .9, 21
Index
F
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INDEX
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