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2005 Civic Hybrid Online Reference Owner's Manual
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Contents
Introduction ........................................................................\
................................................................. i
A Few Words About Safety........................................................................\
........................................ .ii
Your Vehicle at a Glance........................................................................\
............................................ .3
Driver and Passenger Safety ........................................................................\
..................................... .5
Seat belts, SRS, and child protection
Instruments and Controls........................................................................\
........................................ .49
Indicators, gauges, dashboard, and steering column
Features ........................................................................\
...................................................................... 85
Climate, audio, steering wheel, security, cruise control, and HomeLink
Before Driving........................................................................\
..........................................................111
Fuel, vehicle break-in, and cargo loading
Driving ........................................................................\
..................................................................... .125
Engine and transmission operation
Maintenance........................................................................\
.............................................................141
Schedules, fluid checking, minor services, and vehicle storage
Taking Care of the Unexpected........................................................................\
..............................175
Flat tire, dead battery, overheating, fuses
Technical Information........................................................................\
............................................ .199
Vehicle specifications, tires, fuels, and emissions controls
Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada)................................................................211
Warranty and contact information
Authorized Manuals (U.S. only)........................................................................\
..............................215
How to order
Index........................................................................\
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...... I
Service Information Summary
Fluid capacities and tire pressures
Owner's Identification Form
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Your Vehicle at a Glance
Your Vehicle at a Glance
3
AIRBAGSHEATING/COOLING CONTROLS
FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE
HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
MANUAL TRANSMISSION
TRUNK RELEASE INSTRUMENT PANEL
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (CVT)
(P. 74)
(P.
79) (P.
51, 52)
(P.9,22)
(P. 113)
(P.115) (P.
131 )
(P. 128 ) (P.
86)
POWER DOOR
LOCK MASTER
SWITCH
(P.
73)
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Your vehicle’s exhaust contains
carbon monoxide gas. You should
have no problem with carbon
monoxide entering the vehicle in
normal driving if you maintain your
vehicle properly.High levels of carbon monoxide can
collect rapidly in enclosed areas,
such as a garage. Do not run the
engine with the garage door closed.
Even with the door open, run the
engine only long enough to move the
vehicle out of the garage.With the trunk open, airf low can pull
exhaust gas into your vehicle’s
interior and create a hazardous
condition. If you must drive with the
trunk open, open all the windows and
set the heating and cooling system
as shown below.
If you must sit in your parked vehicle
with the engine running, even in an
unconf ined area, adjust the heating
and cooling system as f ollows:
Select the Fresh Air mode.
Select the mode.
Turn the f an on high speed.
Set the temperature control to a
comfortable setting.
The vehicle is raised f or an oil
change.
Have the exhaust system inspected
f or leaks whenever:
You notice a change in the sound
of the exhaust.
The vehicle was in an accident
that may have damaged the
underside. 1.
2.
3.
4.
Carbon Monoxide Hazard
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
45
Carbon monoxide gas is toxic.
Breathing it can cause
unconsciousness and even kill
you.
Avoid any enclosed areas or
activities that expose you to
carbon monoxide.
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Control L ocations
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HEATING/COOLING CONTROLS
FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE
TRUNK RELEASE MIRROR
CONTROLS
HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES AUDIO SYSTEM
ACCESSORY POWER
SOCKET
(P. 74)
(P.
73)
(P. 79)
POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCH
CRUISE CONTROL
MASTER BUTTON
(P. 108)
AT model is shown. (P.
113)
(P.115) (P.
108) (P.
83)
(P.
93)
CLOCK
(P. 107)
HAZARD WARNING BUTTON
(P.
67)
(P.
86)
(P. 80)
CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS
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The standard audio system has
many f eatures. This section de-
scribes those f eatures and how to
use them. (If you selected an
optional audio system, ref er to the
operating instructions that came
with it.) The heating and air conditioning
systems in your vehicle provide a
comf ortable driving environment in
all weather conditions.
Your vehicle has an anti-theft audio
system that requires a code number
to enable it................
Vents, Heating, and A/C . 86
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Playing the Radio .93
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Radio Reception .96
....................................
Playing a CD .98
.....................................
CD Changer .99
....................
Protecting Your CDs .100
.........
CD Player Error Messages . 101
.....
CD Changer Error Messages . 102
...............................
Playing a Tape .103
.................
Radio Thef t Protection . 106
..........................
Setting the Clock .107
...............................
Cruise Control .108
Features
Features
85
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Vents, Heating, and A/C
86
MODE CONTROL DIAL
TEMPERATURE
CONTROL DIAL
FAN CONTROL DIAL RECIRCULATION BUTTON AIR CONDITIONING BUTTONECON BUTTON
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You can manually set the system
controls f or ventilation, air
conditioning, heating, airf low
direction, and fan speed in various
combinations.The system will not cool as quickly
when the A/C is on.
You can get better f uel economy
with the Auto Idle Stop function
when you press the ECON button
with the fan on.
The Auto Idle Stop is enabled. The indicator comes on.
When the ECON button is on:
The system turns of f the ECON
mode when you select or .
If the outside temperature is below
f reezing, the Auto Idle Stop is
disabled, even if the ECON button is
on. The heater will continue to warm
the interior with the vehicle stopped
and the engine running.
When the ECON button is off, the
Auto Idle Stop is disabled. If thefancontroldialisoff,you
cannot select the ECON mode, but
the Auto Idle Stop is enabled.
Manual Operation
ECON Button
Vents, Heating, and A/C
Features
87
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The outside air intakes f or the
heating and cooling system are at
the base of the windshield. Keep this
area clear of leaves and other debris.
ThesystemshouldbeleftinFresh
Air mode under almost all conditions.
Keeping the system in Recirculation
mode, particularly with the A/C of f ,
can cause the windows to fog up.
Switch to Recirculation mode when
driving through dusty or smoky
conditions, then return to Fresh Air
mode.Air flows from the center
and corner vents in the dashboard.
Air f lows f rom the f loor
vents. When you select , the
system automatically switches to
Fresh Air mode.
Air f lows f rom the def roster
vents at the base of the windshield.
When the dial is set to AUTO, the
system controls the f an speed
automatically.
Turning this dial clockwise increases
the temperature of the airflow.
When you select or ,
the system automatically switches to
Fresh Air mode and turns on the
A/C and turns off the ECON mode.
Turn this dial to increase or decrease
the fan speed and airflow.
This button turns the air
conditioning on and of f . The
indicatorinthebuttonisonwhen
the A/C is on.
When the recirculation indicator is
on, air f rom the vehicle’s interior is
sent throughout the system again.
When the indicator is off, air is
brought in f rom the outside of the
vehicle (Fresh Air mode).
Use the mode control dial to select
the vents the air flows from. Some
air will f low f rom the dashboard
vents in all modes. Airf low is divided between
the vents in the dashboard and the
f loor vents.
Airf low is divided between
the f loor vents and the def roster
vents at the base of the windshield.
Fan Control Dial
Air Conditioning (A/C) Button T emperature Control Dial
Recirculation Button
Mode Control Dial
Vents, Heating, and A/C
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