2005 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID warning light

Your Vehicle at a Glance
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ECON BUTTON
ACCESSORY POWER
SOCKET
HORN
HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS
REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER
MIRROR CONTROLS WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS
HAZARD WARNING BUTTON
(P.
67)
(P. 65)
(P.
66)
(P. 68)
(P.69) AUDIO SYSTEM
CRUISE CONTROL
MASTER BUTTON
(P. 108)
(P. 80) (P.
108) (P.
83)
(P.
87)
(P.
107)
(P.
93)
CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS CLOCK
STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENT

This section gives inf ormation about
the controls and displays that
contribute to the daily operation of
your vehicle. All the essential
controls are within easy reach............................
Control Locations .50
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Instrument Panel .51
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Instrument Panel Indicators . 53
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Gauges .59
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Odometer .60
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Trip Meter .60
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Current Fuel Mileage . 60
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Trip Mileage .60
Turning Of f the Mileage .....................................
Display .61
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Fuel Gauge .61
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IMA Battery Level Gauge . 62
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Charge/Assist Gauge . 63
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Temperature Gauge . 63
Controls Near the Steering ...........................................
Wheel .64
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Windshield Wipers and Washers . 65
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Turn Signal and Headlights . 66
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 67
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Hazard Warning Button . 67
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Rear Window Def ogger . 68
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Steering Wheel Adjustment . 69
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Keys and Locks .70
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Immobilizer System .71
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Ignition Switch .72 ......................................
Door Locks .73
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Power Door Locks .73
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Childproof Door Locks . 73
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Trunk .74
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Emergency Trunk Opener . 74
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Remote Transmitter .75
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Seats .77
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Power Windows .79
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Mirrors .80
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Parking Brake .81
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Interior Convenience Items . 82
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Beverage Holder .83
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Accessory Power Socket . 83
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Glove Box .83
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Console Compartment . 83
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Interior Lights .84
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols
49

This indicator comes on if the trunk
lid is not closed tightly.
This indicator comes on as a
reminder that you must ref uel soon.
The lef t or right turn signal indicator
blinks when you signal a lane change
or turn. If the indicator does not
blink or blinks rapidly, it usually
means one of the turn signal bulbs is
burned out (see page ). Replace
the bulb as soon as possible, since
other drivers cannot see that you are
signaling.
When you press the Hazard Warning
button, both turn signal indicators
blink. All turn signals on the outside
of the vehicle should f lash. This indicator comes on with the
high beam headlights. For more
inf ormation, see page .
This indicator comes on when the
washer f luid level is low. Add washer
fluidwhenyouseethisindicator
(see page ).
On Canadian models, this indicator
comes on with reduced brightness
when the Daytime Running Lights
(DRL) are on (see page ).
This indicator comes on when you
set the cruise control. See page
f or inf ormation on operating the
cruise control.
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66
66
108 155
Canadian models only
High Beam IndicatorT runk-open Indicator
Low Fuel Indicator
Washer Level Indicator
Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators
Cruise Control Indicator
Instrument Panel Indicators
56

Î
ÎTo use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.
Controls Near the Steering Wheel
64
MIRROR CONTROLSHEADLIGHTS/
TURN SIGNALS
WINDSHIELD
WIPERS/WASHERS
REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER ECON BUTTON
STEERING WHEEL
ADJUSTMENT HAZARD WARNING
BUTTON
(P.108) CRUISE CONTROL
MASTER BUTTON
(P.108)
(P.66)
(P.65) (P.67)
(P.68) (P.80) (P.69)HORN
CRUISE CONTROL
BUTTONS (P.
87)
(P. 83)
ACCESSORY POWER
SOCKET

The knob on the instrument panel
controls the brightness of the instru-
ment panel lights. Turn the knob to
adjust the brightness.
When you turn the knob, the
odometer/trip meter display
changes to circles that show you the
current level. You will hear a tone
when you reach the maximum or
minimum brightness. The display
returns to the odometer/trip metervalues f ive seconds af ter you stop
adjusting the knob.
Adjust the brightness to the desired
level with the headlight switch of f ,
and also with the headlight switch on.
To reduce glare at night, the
instrument panel illumination dims
when you turn the light switch to
or . Turning the Select/
Reset knob f ully to the right will
return the instrument panel to the
brightness adjusted with the
headlight switch of f and a tone will
sound. Push the button between the center
vents to turn on the hazard warning
lights (f our-way f lashers). This
causes all f our outside turn signals
and both turn indicators in the
instrument panel to f lash. Use the
hazard warning lights if you need to
park in a dangerous area near heavy
traffic, or if your vehicle is disabled.
Instrument Panel Brightness
Hazard Warning Button
Instrument Panel Brightness, Hazard Warning Button
Inst rument s and Cont rols
67
KNOB HAZARD WARNING BUTTON

Open the trunk. Raise the trunk
f loor mat and the trunk f loor by
lif ting up on the back edge.
Take the tool kit out of the trunk.
Unscrew the wing bolt and take
the spare tire out of its well.
Turn on the hazard warning lights,
and turn the ignition switch to
LOCK (0). Have all the
passengers get out of the vehicle
while you change the tire.
If you have a f lat tire while driving,
stop in a saf e place to change it.
Drive slowly along the shoulder until
you get to an exit or an area that is
far away from the traffic lanes.
Park the vehicle on f irm, level and
non-slippery ground. Put the
transmission in Park (CVT) or
Reverse(manual).Applythe
parking brake.5. 4. 3.
2. 1.
CONT INUED
Changing a Flat T ire
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
177
SPARE TIRE TRUNK FLOOR
JACK
TOOL KIT
The vehicle can easily roll off
the jack, seriously injuring
anyone underneath.
Follow the directions for
changing a tire exactly, and
never get under the vehicle
when it is supported only by the
jack.

If the vehicle overheats, you should
take immediate action. The only
indicationmaybethetemperature
gauge climbing to or above the red
mark. Or you may see steam or
spray coming f rom under the hood.If you do not see steam or spray,
leave the engine running, and
watch the temperature gauge. If
the high heat is due to overloading,
the engine should start to cool
down almost immediately. If it
does, wait until the temperature
gauge comes down to the midpoint,
then continue driving.
If the temperature gauge stays at
the red mark, turn of f the engine.
Look f or any obvious coolant leaks,
such as a split radiator hose.
Everything is still extremely hot,
so use caution. If you f ind a leak, it
must be repaired bef ore you
continue driving (see
on page ).
If you see steam and/or spray
coming f rom under the hood, turn
of f the engine. Wait until you see
no more signs of steam or spray,
then open the hood. Saf ely pull to the side of the road.
Put the transmission in Neutral or
Park, and set the parking brake.
Turn of f all accessories, and turn
on the hazard warning lights.
The reading on the vehicle’s
temperature gauge should stay in
the midrange. If it climbs to the red
mark, you should determine the
reason (hot day, driving up a steep
hill, etc.).
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2.3.
4.
5.
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If theEngineOverheats
Emergency
Towing
186
Steam and spray from an
overheated engine can
seriously scald you.
Do not open the hood if steam
is coming out.
Driving with the temperature gauge
reading at the red mark can cause
serious damage to the engine.

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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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