2005 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID octane

Help assure your vehicle’s f uture
reliability and perf ormance by paying
extra attention to how you drive
during the f irst 600 miles (1,000 km).
During this period:Avoid full-throttle starts and rapid
acceleration.
You should also f ollow these
recommendations with an
overhauled or exchanged engine, or
when the brakes are replaced. Your vehicle is designed to operate
on unleaded gasoline with a pump
octane number of 86 or higher. Use
of a lower octane gasoline can cause
a persistent, heavy metallic rapping
noise that can lead to engine damage.
Do not change the oil until the
scheduled maintenance time.
Avoidhardbrakingforthefirst
200 miles (300 km). We recommend quality gasoline
containing detergent additives that
help prevent f uel system and engine
deposits.
Using gasoline containing lead will
damage your vehicle’s emissions
controls. This contributes to air
pollution.
In addition, in order to maintain good
perf ormance, f uel economy, and
emissions control, we strongly
recommend, in areas where it is
available, the use of gasoline that
does NOT contain manganese-based
f uel additives such as MMT. Some gasoline today is blended with
oxygenates such as ethanol or
MTBE. Your vehicle is designed to
operate on oxygenated gasoline
containing up to 10 percent ethanol
by volume and up to 15 percent
MTBE by volume. Do not use
gasoline containing methanol.
If you notice any undesirable
operating symptoms, try another
service station or switch to another
brand of gasoline.
For f urther important f uel-related
inf ormation, please ref er to your
.
Use of gasoline with these additives
may adversely af f ect perf ormance,
and cause the Malfunction Indicator
Lamp on your instrument panel to
come on. If this happens, contact
your dealer f or service.
Break-in Period
Fuel Recommendation
Quick Start Guide
Break-in Period, Fuel Recommendation
112

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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.
112
Maintenance Schedule
Which Schedule to Follow
U.S. Owners Canadian Owners
Maint enance
143
NOTE:

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Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 159
..............
Hazard Warning Flashers . 67
Headlights ........................................
Aiming .159
............
Daytime Running Lights . 66
..................
High Beam Indicator . 56
........................
Reminder Beeper .66
........
Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 159
...................................
Turning on .66
..............................
Head Restraints .78
.......................
Heating and Cooling .86
.............
High Altitude, Starting at . 127
.................
High-Low Beam Switch . 66
..............
High-mount Brake Light . 163
.......................
Hood, Opening the .115
..................................................
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
..............
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake) . 54
Brake (Parking and Brake ............................
System) .54, 191
................
Charging System . 54,189
.............................
Cruise Control .56
DRL (Daytime Running ......................................
Lights) .57
.
Electric Power Steering (EPS) . 55
...................................
High Beam .56
...............................................
IMA .55
........
Key (Immobilizer System) . 55
......................................
Low Fuel .56
................
Low Oil Pressure . 54,188
...............
Maintenance Required . 58
.......................................
Seat Belt .53
...........................
Side Airbag Of f .53
...............................................
SRS .53
Turn Signal and Hazard ...................................
Warning .56
..............................
Washer Level .56
.................................................
Fuel .112
......................
Fill Door and Cap .113
...........................................
Gauge .61
................
Octane Requirement . 112
.....................
Low Fuel Indicator .56
........................
Tank, Filling the .113
.....................
Fuses, Checking the .192
...............
Gas Mileage, Improving . 117
.........................................
Gasoline .112
.....................
Low Fuel Indicator .56
...........................................
Gauge .61
................
Octane Requirement . 112
....................................
Ref ueling .113
................
Gas Station Procedures . 113
Gauges ...
Engine Coolant Temperature . 63
...............................................
Fuel .61
Gearshif t Lever Positions ..........
Automatic Transmission . 131
..............
Manual Transmission . 128
........................................
Glove Box .83
Index
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Service Inf ormat ion Summary
Gasoline:
Fuel Tank Capacity:
Recommended Engine Oil:Brake Fluid:
Tire Pressure (measured cold):
Automatic Transmission Fluid
(CVT):
Manual Transmission Fluid:
30 psi (210 kPa , 2.1 kgf/cm
)
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm
)
13.2 US gal (50
)
3.4 US qt (3.2
)
11.9 US gal (45
)
Unleaded gasoline, pump octane
number of 86 or higher.
API Premium grade 0W-20
detergent oil (see page ).
Oil change capacity (including
filter): Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid
DOT 3 preferred, or a DOT 3 or
DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary
replacement (see page ).
Use Honda ATF-Z1 (Automatic
Transmission Fluid) only
3.4 US qt (3.2
)
Capacity:
Front/Rear:
Spare Tire:
Honda Manual Transmission
Fluid preferred, or an SAE 10W-30
or 10W-40 motor oil as a
temporary replacement (see page
).
Capacity (including differential): 1.6 US qt (1.5
)
150 158
157
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