2005 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID oil level

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.
151
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.
1.
2.
3.
4. 116
150
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
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Jump Starting .184
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Maintenance .173
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Specif ications .203
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Bef ore Driving .111
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Belts,Seat .8,18 .............................
Beverage Holder .83
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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
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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
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Brights, Headlights .66
Bulb Replacement ..........................
Back-up Lights .162
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Brake Lights .161
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Front Parking Lights . 160
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Front Side Marker Lights . 160
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Headlights .159
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High-mount Brake Light . 163
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Rear Side Marker Lights . 161
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Specif ications .203
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Accessories .119
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .......................................
Position) .72
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Accessory Power Socket . 83
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Additives, Engine Oil . 151
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Airbag (SRS) .9, 21
...
Airbags, Additional Information . 21
...
Additional Safety Precautions . 26
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Airbag Service .26
How the Side Airbag Of f ......................
Indicator Works .26
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How the SRS Indicator Works . 25
How Your Front Airbags .........................................
Work .22
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How Your Side Airbags Work . 24
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SRS Components .21
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Air Conditioning System . 86
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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
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Shif t Lock Release . 134
Index
A
B
INDEX
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Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 159
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 67
Headlights ........................................
Aiming .159
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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 . 159
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Turning on .66
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Head Restraints .78
.......................
Heating and Cooling .86
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High Altitude, Starting at . 127
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High-Low Beam Switch . 66
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High-mount Brake Light . 163
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Hood, Opening the .115
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Horn .64
...........................
Hydraulic Clutch .158
...
Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 200
Ignition ..............................................
Keys .70
...........................................
Switch .72 ............
Timing Control System . 208
...................................................
IMA .55
.........
Important Safety Precautions . 6
.........................................
Indicators .53
...................
Auto Idle Stop . 130,136
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ABS (Anti-Lock Brake) . 54
Brake (Parking and Brake ............................
System) .54, 191
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Charging System . 54,189
.............................
Cruise Control .56
DRL (Daytime Running ......................................
Lights) .57
.
Electric Power Steering (EPS) . 55
...................................
High Beam .56
...............................................
IMA .55
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Key (Immobilizer System) . 55
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Low Fuel .56
................
Low Oil Pressure . 54,188
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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
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Washer Level .56
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Fuel .112
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Fill Door and Cap .113
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Gauge .61
................
Octane Requirement . 112
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Low Fuel Indicator .56
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Tank, Filling the .113
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Fuses, Checking the .192
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Gas Mileage, Improving . 117
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Gasoline .112
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Low Fuel Indicator .56
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Gauge .61
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Octane Requirement . 112
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Ref ueling .113
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Gas Station Procedures . 113
Gauges ...
Engine Coolant Temperature . 63
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Fuel .61
Gearshif t Lever Positions ..........
Automatic Transmission . 131
..............
Manual Transmission . 128
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Glove Box .83
Index
I H
G
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CONT INUED
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Indicators, Instrument Panel . 52
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Inf ant Restraint .32
Inf ant Seats ......
LATCH Anchorage System . 36
...........................
Lower Anchors .36
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Tether Anchors .40
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Inf lation, Proper Tire . 168
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High Speed Driving . 169
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Normal Driving .169
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Inside Mirror .80
.............................
Inspection, Tire .170
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Instrument Panel .52
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Instrument Panel Indicators . 53
........
Instrument Panel Brightness . 67
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Interior Lights .84
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Introduction . i
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Jacking up the Vehicle . 178
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Jack, Tire .178
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Jump Starting .184
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Keys .70 .......................
Label, Certif ication .200
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Lane Change, Signaling . 66
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Lap/Shoulder Belts . 14,18
...........
LATCH Anchorage System . 36
Lights ....................
Bulb Replacement .159
.......................................
Indicator .51
.........................................
Parking .66
..................................
Turn Signal .66
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Load Limits .122
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 72
Locks .......
Anti-thef t Steering Column . 72
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Fuel Fill Door .113
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Power Door .73
...........................................
Trunk .74
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Low Coolant Level .116
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Low Fuel Indicator .56
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Lower Anchors .36
...
Lower Gear, Downshif ting to a . 128
...
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 54,188
...
Lubricant Specif ications Chart . 202
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Luggage .121 ..................................
Maintenance .141
Owner’s Maintenance ...................................
Checks .144
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Record .147-148
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Required Indicator .58
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Saf ety .142
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Schedule .143-146
.
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 54,190
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Manual Transmission . 128
........
Manual Transmission Fluid . 157
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Meters, Gauges .51, 59
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Mirrors, Adjusting .80
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Modif ying Your Vehicle . 120
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Neutral Gear Position . 133
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New Vehicle Break-in . 112
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Normal Shif t Speeds .130
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NOTICE, Explanation of . i
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Numbers, Identif ication . 200
Index
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INDEX
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Taillights, Changing..........................................
Bulbs .161
.
Taking Care of the Unexpected . 175
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Tape Player .103
Technical Descriptions ......
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 204
.....
Emissions Control Systems . 207
..........
State Emissions Testing . 210
Three Way Catalytic ...............................
Converter .209
.................................
Tire Labeling .206
.......................
Temperature Gauge .63
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Tether Anchorage Points . 40
............................
Thef t Protection .106
..
Three Way Catalytic Converter . 209
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Tilt the Steering Wheel . 69
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Time, Setting the .107
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Tire Chains .172
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Tire, How to Change a Flat . 177
...........................
Tire Inf ormation .204
...............................................
Tires .167
..............................
Air Pressure .168
.........................
Checking Wear .170
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Compact Spare .176 ......
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 204
......................................
Inf lation .168
..................................
Inspection .170
..............................
Maintenance .170
...................................
Replacing .171
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Rotating .171
...........................................
Snow .172
............................
Specif ications .203
................................
Tire Chains .172
...................
Tools, Tire Changing . 177
Towing .....................................
A Trailer .140
..................
Emergency Towing . 197
...........................
Traction Devices .172
Transmission Checking Fluid Level, ..............................
Automatic .156
Checking Fluid Level, ...................................
Manual .157
..................
Fluid Selection . 156,157
..............
Identif ication Number . 201
.............
Shif ting the Automatic . 131
..................
Shif ting the Manual . 128
.....................................
Treadwear .204
.......................................
Trip Meter .60
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Trunk .74 ........................................
Opening .74
...................
Open Monitor Light . 56
....................................
Turn Signals .66
Unexpected, Taking Care ..........................................
of the .175
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 204
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Unleaded Gasoline .112
.......
Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 153
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Vanity Mirror .82
.................
Vehicle Capacity Load . 122
......................
Vehicle Dimensions .202
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Vehicle Identif ication Number . 200
.............................
Vehicle Storage .174
........................................
Ventilation .89
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VIN .200
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Viscosity, Oil .150
Index
U
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