2005 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID gas mileage

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Avoid exceeding your vehicle’s
load limit. This puts excess stress
on the engine, brakes, and many
other vehicle parts. The load limit
is shown on the tire inf ormation
label on the driver’s doorjamb. Follow the
Maintenance Schedule f or Severe
Conditions if you drive your vehicle
MAINLY under one or more of the
f ollowing conditions.
Driving less than 5 miles (8 km)
per trip or, in f reezing
temperatures, driving less than 10
miles (16 km) per trip.
Driving in extremely hot [over
90°F (32°C)] conditions. Driving on muddy, dusty, or de-
iced roads.
Operate your vehicle on
reasonable roads within the legal
speed limit.
Always use unleaded gasoline with
theproperoctanerating(seepage ).
Drive your vehicle regularly over a
distance of several miles
(kilometers). Service your vehicle according to the
time and mileage periods on one of
the Maintenance Schedules on the
f ollowing pages.
Follow the
Maintenance Schedule f or Severe
Conditions. Driving with a roof rack, or driving
in mountainous conditions.
The maintenance schedule assumes
you will use your vehicle as normal
transportation for passengers and
their possessions. You should also
f ollow these recommendations:
Extensive idling or long periods of
stop-and-go driving, such as a taxi
or a commercial delivery vehicle. If you only OCCASIONALLY
drive under a ‘‘severe’’ condition, you
should f ollow the Maintenance
Schedule f or Normal Conditions.
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Maintenance Schedule
Which Schedule to Follow
U.S. Owners Canadian Owners
Maint enance
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Your new vehicle is covered by these
warranties:
covers your new vehicle, except f or
the battery, emissions control
systems, and accessories, against
def ects in materials and
workmanship.
these two
warranties cover your vehicle’s
emissions control systems. Time,
mileage, and coverage are
conditional. Please read your
warranty manual f or exact
inf ormation. a seat
belt that f ails to f unction properly is
covered f or the usef ul lif e of the
vehicle.
all exterior body panels are
covered f or rust-through f rom the
inside f or the specif ied time period
with no mileage limit.
Honda Accessories are covered
under this warranty. Time and
mileage limits depend on the type of
accessory and other factors. Please
read your warranty manual f or
details.
covers all Honda
replacement parts against defects in
materials and workmanship. provides
coverageforaslongasthepur-
chaser of the muf f ler owns the
vehicle.
Restrictions and exclusions apply to
all these warranties. Please read the
2005 Honda Warranty Inf ormation
booklet that came with your vehicle
f or precise inf ormation on warranty
coverages. Your vehicle’s original
tires are covered by their
manuf acturer. Tire warranty inf or-
mation is in a separate booklet. provides prorated
coverage f or a replacement battery
purchased f rom your dealer.
Please ref er to the 2005 Warranty
Manual that came with your vehicle.
this warranty gives up
to 100 percent credit toward a
replacement battery.
Warranty Coverages
U.S. Owners
Canadian Owners
New Vehicle L imit ed Warrant yEmissions Cont rol Syst ems Def ect sWarrant y and EmissionsPerf ormance Warranty Seat Belt Limited Warranty
Rust Perf orat ion L imit ed Warrant y
Accessory Limited Warranty
Replacement Part s L imit edWarranty Replacement Muf f ler L if et ime
Limited Warranty
Replacement Bat t ery L imit ed
Warranty
Original Equipment Bat t ery L imit ed WarrantyWarrant y and Cust omer Relat ions
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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
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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
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Hydraulic Clutch .158
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Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 200
Ignition ..............................................
Keys .70
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Switch .72 ............
Timing Control System . 208
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IMA .55
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Important Safety Precautions . 6
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Indicators .53
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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
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Cruise Control .56
DRL (Daytime Running ......................................
Lights) .57
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Electric Power Steering (EPS) . 55
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High Beam .56
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IMA .55
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Key (Immobilizer System) . 55
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Low Fuel .56
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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
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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
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Manual Transmission . 128
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Glove Box .83
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