2005 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID engine oil

Fill the f uel tank.
Change the engine oil and f ilter.Block the rear wheels.
If the vehicle is to be stored f or a
longer period, it should be
supported on jackstands so the
tires are of f the ground.
Wash and dry the exterior
completely.
Cleantheinterior.Makesurethe
carpeting, floor mats, etc., are
completely dry.
If you need to park your vehicle f or
an extended period (more than one
month), there are several things you
should do to prepare it f or storage.
Proper preparation helps prevent
deterioration and makes it easier to
get your vehicle back on the road. If
possible, store your vehicle indoors. Leave one window open slightly (if
the vehicle is being stored
indoors).Cover the vehicle with a
‘‘breathable’’ cover, one made
f rom a porous material such as
cotton. Non-porous materials, such
as plastic sheeting, trap moisture,
which can damage the paint.
To minimize sticking, apply a
silicone spray lubricant to all door
and trunk seals. Also, apply a
vehiclebodywaxtothepainted
surfaces that mate with the door
and trunk seals. Support the f ront wiper blade
arms with a f olded towel or rag so
they do not touch the windshield.
Leave the parking brake off. Put
the transmission in Reverse
(manual) or Park (CVT). Disconnect the 12 volt battery.
Reconnect the 12 volt battery and
drive your vehicle every month f or
about 30 minutes. This will keep
the IMA battery charged and in
good condition.
If you store your vehicle f or 1 year or
longer, have your dealer perf orm the
inspections called f or in the 2 years/
30,000 miles (48,000 km)
maintenance schedule (Normal
Conditions) as soon as you take it
out of storage (see page ). The
replacements called f or in the
maintenance schedule are not
needed unless the vehicle has
actually reached that time or mileage. 145
Vehicle Storage
174

This section covers the more
common problems that motorists
experience with their vehicles. It
gives you inf ormation about how to
safely evaluate the problem and what
to do to correct it. If the problem has
stranded you on the side of the road,
you may be able to get going again.
If not, you will also f ind instructions
on getting your vehicle towed.......................
Compact Spare Tire .176
....................
Changing a Flat Tire .177
.............
If the Engine Won’t Start . 182
................................
Jump Starting .184
..............
If the Engine Overheats . 186
.........
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 188
..........
Charging System Indicator . 189
.......
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 190
...............
Brake System Indicator . 191
..............................................
Fuses .192
..............................
Fuse Locations .195
......................
Emergency Towing .197
Taking Care of the Unexpected
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
175

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.

µµ If , due to damage, your vehicle must
be towed with the f ront wheels on
the ground, do the f ollowing:
Release the parking brake.
Shif t the transmission to Neutral.
Release the parking brake.
Start the engine.
ShifttoD,thentoN.
Turn of f the engine.
If your vehicle needs to be towed,
call a prof essional towing service or
organization. Never tow your vehicle
with just a rope or chain. It is very
dangerous. There are two ways to
tow your vehicle.
The operator
loads your vehicle on the back of a
truck.
The tow
truck uses two pivoting arms that go
under the tires (f ront or rear) and lif t
them of f the ground. The other two
tires remain on the ground. With the f ront wheels on the ground,
it is best to tow the vehicle no farther
than 50 miles (80 km), and keep the
speedbelow35mph(55km/h).
If your vehicle is equipped with a
f ront spoiler, remove it bef ore
towing so it is not damaged.
Automatic Transmission (CVT):
Manual Transmission:
CONT INUED
Emergency T owing
Flat -bed Equipment
Wheel-lif t Equipment
This is the best way to trans-
port your vehicle.
T his is
an acceptable way to tow your
vehicle.
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
197
Improper towing preparation will
damage the transmission. Follow the
above procedure exactly. If you cannot
shif t the transmission or start the
engine (automatic transmission), your
vehicle must be transported with the
f ront wheels of f the ground. Trying to lif t or tow your vehicle by the
bumpers will cause serious damage.
The bumpers are not designed to
support the vehicle’s weight.

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Specif ications
202
Dimensions
Weights
EngineCapacities
174.8 in (4,440 mm)
67.5 in (1,715 mm)
56.3 in (1,430 mm)
103.1 in (2,620 mm)
57.9 in (1,470 mm)
57.9 in (1,470 mm)
2.87 x 3.15 in (73.0 x 80.0 mm) 82 cu-in (1.339 cm
)
10.8 13.2 US gal (50
)
11.9 US gal (45)
1.08 US gal (4.1
)
1.06 US gal (4.0)
1.37 US gal (5.2
)
1.35 US gal (5.1)
3.4 US qt (3.2
)
3.2 US qt (3.0)
4.0 US qt (3.8)
1.6 US qt (1.5)
1.7 US qt (1.6)
3.4 US qt (3.2)
5.7 US qt (5.4)
4.8 US qt (4.5
)
2.6 US qt (2.5)
0.11 US gal (0.4
)
Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase
Track
Gross vehicle weight rating See the certification label attached
to the driver’s doorjamb.
Type
BorexStroke
Displacement
Compression ratio
Spark plugs Water cooled 4-stroke SOHC VTEC
4-cylinder gasoline engine
IFR5G-11K
SK16PR-L11 Fuel tank
Engine
coolant
Engine oil
Automatic
transmission
fluid (CVT)
Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the
engine.
Reserve tank capacity:
Excluding the oil remaining in the engine.
Front
Rear
Approx.
1:
2:
(NGK)
(DENSO) ULEV
AT-PZEV
Change Manual
CVT
Total Manual
CVT
Change
Without filter
Total
Change
Total
Change
Total
U.S. Vehicles
Canada Vehicles
Manual trans-
mission fluid Including filter
Windshield
washer reservoir
1
2

CONT INUED
BatteryCharging System ...........................
Indicator .54, 189
............................
Jump Starting .184
..............................
Maintenance .173
............................
Specif ications .203
..............................
Bef ore Driving .111
....................................
Belts,Seat .8,18 .............................
Beverage Holder .83
..................................
Booster Seats .42
Brakes ...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 139
.............
Break-in, New Linings . 112
....................
Bulb Replacement .161
...........................................
Fluid .158
.........................................
Parking .81
.................
System Indicator . 54,191
........................
Wear Indicators .138
.............................
Braking System .138
.................
Break-in, New Vehicle . 112
..
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
.........
High-mount Brake Light . 163
.........
Rear Side Marker Lights . 161
............................
Specif ications .203
....................................
Accessories .119
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .......................................
Position) .72
...............
Accessory Power Socket . 83
....................
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
........................
SRS Components .21
................
Air Conditioning System . 86
.......................
Air Pressure, Tires .168
..................
High Speed Driving . 169
.........................
Normal Driving .169
......................................
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
........................
Auto Idle Stop .129, 135
...
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 19
.............
Automatic Speed Control . 108
.
Automatic Transmission (CVT) . 131
..........................
Capacity,Fluid .202
...............
Checking Fluid Level . 156
.......................................
Shif ting .132
Shif t Lever Position ...............................
Indicators .131
................
Shif t Lever Positions . 131
....................
Shif t Lock Release . 134
Index
A
B
INDEX
I

Î
Bulb Replacement....................
Turn Signal Lights . 160
..............................
Bulbs, Halogen .159
............................
Capacities Chart .202
.............
Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 45
.............................
Carrying Cargo .121
Cassette Player ............................................
Care .105
...................................
Operation .103
..............
CAUTION, Explanation of . ii
.........................................
CD Care .100
.....................................
CD Changer .99
.....
CD Changer Error Messages . 102
.........
CD Player Error Messages . 101
.........................................
CD Player .98
....................................
Ceiling Light .84
........................
Certif ication Label .200
............................................
Chains .172
....................
Changing a Flat Tire .177
Changing Oil ........................................
How to .151
......................................
When to .145
...
Charging System Indicator . 54,189 ............
Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 126
.....................................
Child Saf ety .27
..............................
Booster Seats .42
...................................
Child Seats .34
.....
Important Saf ety Reminders . 27
..........................................
Inf ants .32
............................
Large Children .41
.........................................
LATCH .36
...........................
Lower Anchors .36
......................
Risks with Airbags .28
.............................
Small Children .33
.........................................
Tethers .40
.........
Where Should a Child Sit? . 28
..................
Childproof Door Locks . 73
.........................
Clock, Setting the .107
...................................
Clutch Fluid .158
........................
CO in the Exhaust .207
............
Cold Weather, Starting in . 127
..............................
Compact Spare .176
...............
Consumer Inf ormation . 212
.............
Controls, Instruments and . 49
Coolant ........................................
Adding .153
....................................
Checking .116
.........................
Proper Solution .153
...................
Temperature Gauge . 63Crankcase Emissions Control
........................................
System .207
................
Cruise Control Indicator . 56
............
Cruise Control Operation . 108
.................
Cup (Beverage) Holder . 83
..........
Customer Relations Of f ice . 212
................
DANGER, Explanation of . ii
...................................
Dashboard .3, 50
................
Daytime Running Lights . 66
Daytime Running Lights .......................................
Indicator .57
.................................
Dead Battery .184
............
Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 214
..........................
Def og and Def rost .90
................
Def ogger, Rear Window . 68
................
Def rosting the Windows . 90
....................................
Dimensions .202
...............
Dimming the Headlights . 66
Dipstick ..........
Automatic Transmission . 156
..................................
Engine Oil .116
..........................
Directional Signals .66
........
Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 138
Index
C
D
II

CONT INUED
.....................
Disposal of Used Oil .153
Doors ..............
Locking and Unlocking . 73
......................
Power Door Locks .73
..........
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 204
Downshif ting, Manual .............................
Transmission .128
...........
Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
...........................................
Driving .127
....................................
Economy .117
..................
Dust and Pollen Filter . 165
..............................
Economy, Fuel .117
......
Electric Power Steering (EPS) . 55
..................................
Emergencies .175
............................
Jump Starting .184
.......................................
Towing .197
.............
Hazard Warning Button . 67
.............
Battery, Jump Starting . 184
...........
Brake System Indicator . 191
................
Changing a Flat Tire . 177
.....
Charging System Indicator . 189
..................
Checking the Fuses . 192
.....
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 188 ...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 190
..................
Overheated Engine . 186
...........................
Emergency Brake .81
......................
Emergency Flashers .67
......................
Emergency Towing .197
............
Emergency Trunk Opener . 74
.......................
Emissions Controls .207
.............
Emissions Testing, State . 210
Engine ....
Coolant Temperature Gauge . 63
......
Engine Speed Limiter . 128,133
.........................
If It Won’t Start .182
Malf unction Indicator ................................
Lamp .54, 190
........
Oil Pressure Indicator . 54,188
..............
Oil, What Kind to Use . 150
...............................
Overheating .186
............................
Specif ications .202
.......................................
Starting .127
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls . 207
...............................
Exhaust Fumes .45
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by .16 .....................................
Fan, Interior .88
.........................................
Features, .85
....................
Filling the Fuel Tank . 113
Filters .........................
Dust and Pollen .165
...............................................
Oil .151
.............
Flashers, Hazard Warning . 67
...................
Flat Tire, Changing a . 177
Fluids ..........
Automatic Transmission . 156
..........................................
Brake .158
.........................................
Clutch .158
..............
Manual Transmission . 157
..................
Windshield Washer . 155
FM Stereo Radio .....................................
Reception .96
..........................
Four-way Flashers .67
..............................
Front Airbags .9 ,21
........................................
Front Seat .77
......................................
Adjusting .77
.....................................
Airbags .9, 21
Index
F
E
INDEX
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