2005 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID manual transmission

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........................................................................\
........................................................................\
...... I
Service Information Summary
Fluid capacities and tire pressures
Owner's Identification Form

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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The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Dif f erences f or the Canadian models are noted in the text.
Instrument Panel
Manual Transmission
52
CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR
SIDE AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR
CHARGING SYSTEM
INDICATOR
AUTO IDLE STOP
INDICATOR
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR ELECTRIC POWER STEER ING(EPS)
INDICATOR LOW FUEL INDICATOR
MAINTENANCE REQUIRED INDICATOR
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
SYSTEM INDICATOR
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATOR HIGH BEAM INDICATOR
TRUNK-OPEN INDICATOR
SHIFT UP/SHIFT DOWN
INDICATORS IMA SYSTEM
INDICATOR
(P.
56)
(P. 56)
(P. 53)
(P. 53)
(P. 53)
(P. 55)
(P.55) (P.
56) (P.
55)
(P.
56)
(P.
54)
(P.
58)
SEAT BELT REMINDER INDICATOR
(P. 54, 189)
(P. 130)
(P. 190)
(P.54, 188) (P.
130) (P.
54, 191)
PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE
SYSTEM INDICATOR
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE
SYSTEM INDICATOR

Canadian models onlyManual Transmission
Automatic Transmission (CVT)
This indicator comes on when you
turn the ignition switch to ON (II)
with the headlight switch off and the
parking brake set. It should go of f if
youturnontheheadlightsorrelease
the parking brake. If it comes on at
any other time, it means there is a
problem with the DRL. There may
also be a problem with the high
beam headlights. See page .
See page .
130
131
‘‘Daytime Running
Lights’’ Indicator
Shif t Up/Shif t Down Indicators
Shif t L ever Position Indicators
Instrument Panel Indicators
Inst rument s and Cont rols
57

You can temporarily turn of f the
Current Fuel Mileage display.This shows how much f uel you have.
It may show slightly more or less
than the actual amount.
Turn the ignition switch to ON (II)
and make sure the transmission is
in Neutral (manual) or Park
(automatic) and the parking brake
is set.
The display will turn back on when
you repeat the same procedure in
step 3. Use the Select/Reset knob to
select the odometer display.
Press and hold the Select/Reset
knob f or about 10 to 15 seconds,
then release it. The Current Fuel
Mileage display will turn of f .
1.
3. 2.
Gauges
T urning Of f the Mileage Display Fuel Gauge
Inst rument s and Cont rols
61
Avoid driving with an extremely low
f uel level. Running out of f uel could
cause the engine to misf ire, damaging
the catalytic converter.

Always maintain your vehicle
according to the maintenance
schedule. See(see page
).
an underinf lated tire
causes more ‘‘rolling resistance,’’
which uses more f uel. Drive moderately. Rapid
acceleration, abrupt cornering and
hard braking use more f uel.
Always drive in the highest gear
possible.
You may find that your Civic Hybrid’s
unique combination of an engine and
an electric motor has driving
characteristics that are somewhat
dif f erent f rom what you are used to.
Shif t Up and Shif t Down indicators
(manual transmission only) on the
instrument panel show when to shif t
toahigherorlowergear.Byshifting
as soon as the indicator comes on,
you will keep the engine operating in
its most economical range.
Engine oil also af f ects f uel
economy. The f uel ef f icient, low-
viscosity 0W-20 oil recommended
f or your Civic Hybrid is
f ormulated to help the engine use
less f uel. This oil is available at
your dealer.
The build-up of snow or mud on
your vehicle’s underside adds
weight and rolling resistance.
Frequent cleaning helps your f uel
mileage and reduces the chance of
corrosion. Try to maintain a constant speed.
Everytimeyouslowdownand
speed up, your vehicle uses extra
fuel.Usethecruisecontrolwhen
appropriate.
Wind resistance causes vehicles to
usemorefuelathigherspeeds.
Driving at moderate speeds on the
highway also reduces wind
resistance and conserves f uel.
The current f uel mileage display
allows you to monitor your f uel
mileage and adjust your driving
habits to save fuel.
Using the ECON mode with the
A/C off is the most effective way
to get the best f uel economy.
Combine several short trips into
one.
144
For example,
CONT INUED
Improving Fuel Economy
Owner’s
Maintenance Checks
Fuel Economy
Bef ore Driving
117

This section gives you tips on
starting the engine under various
conditions, and how to operate the
manual and automatic transmissions.
It also includes important
information on parking your vehicle,
and the braking system.........................
Preparing to Drive .126
.......................
Starting the Engine .127
...................
Manual Transmission . 128
.
Automatic Transmission (CVT) . 131
...........................................
Parking .137
.............................
Braking System .138
...............
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) . 139
...........................
Towing a Trailer .140
Driving
Driving
125

Apply the parking brake.
In cold weather, turn of f all
electrical accessories to reduce
the drain on the battery.
Push the clutch pedal down all the
way. START (III) does not
f unction unless the clutch pedal is
depressed.
Without touching the accelerator
pedal, turn the ignition key to the
START (III) position. Do not hold
the key in START for more than
15 seconds at a time. If the engine
does not start right away, pause
f or at least 10 seconds bef ore
trying again. Make sure the shif t lever is in
Park. Press on the brake pedal.If the engine does not start within
15 seconds, or starts but stalls
right away, repeat step 4 with the
accelerator pedal pressed halfway
down. If the engine starts, release
pressure on the accelerator pedal
so the engine does not race.
If the engine fails to start, press
the accelerator pedal all the way
downandholdittherewhile
starting to clear flooding. If the
engine still does not start, return
to step 5.In cold weather, conventional starter
is used instead of the IMA system
starter. This is normal.
1.
2.
3.
4. 5.
6.
Manual Transmission:
Automatic Transmission (CVT) 71
Starting the Engine
Starting in Cold Weather
Driving
127
Immobilizer System T he Immobilizer System protects your
vehicle f rom thef t. If an improperly-
coded key (or other device) is used, the
engine’s f uel system is disabled. See
on page . The engine is harder to start in cold
weather. Also, the thinner air f ound at
altitudes above 8,000 f eet (2,400
meters) adds to this problem.