2006 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID Owners Manual

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use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.
Only on vehicles equipped with navigation system. Refer to the navigation system manual.
Canadian
model only
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Controls Near the Steering Wheel
Instru m ent sand Cont ro ls
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HEADLIGHTS/
TURN SIGNALS
HAZARD WARNING
BUTTON PASSENGER AIRBAG
OFF INDICATOR
SEL/RESET BUTTON
HORN
HOOD RELEASE HANDLE
(P.
143)
(P. 152) WINDSHIELD
WIPERS/WASHERS
STEERING WHEEL
ADJUSTMENT
INSTRUMENT
PANEL BRIGHTNESS
DISPLAY CHANGE BUTTON
(P. 65)
REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER
HEATED MIRRORS
Vehicle with navigation system is shown.
REMOTE
AUDIO CONTROLS
CRUISE CONTROL
BUTTONS(P.
145)
(P.
74)
(P. 64)
(P. 94)
(P.
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(P.
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(P.
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(P.
72)
(P. 73)
(P. 75)
VOICE CONTROL
SWITCHES
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MIST
OFF
INT Intermittent
LO Low speed
HI High speed
Windshield washers
Push the right lever up or down to
select a position. The wipers run at high
speed until you release the
lever.
The wipers are not activated. The length of the wiper
interval is varied
automatically according to
the vehicle’s speed.
Vary the delay by turning the INT
TIME ring.
If youturnittotheshortestdelay,
the wipers will change to low
speed operation when the vehicle
speed exceeds 12 mph (20 km/h). The wipers run at low speed.
The wipers run at high speed. Pull the
wiper control lever toward you,
andholdit.Thewashersspray
until you release the lever. The
wipers run at low speed, then
complete one more sweep af ter
you release the lever.
While the vehicle is stopped and in
gear, the wipers sweep the
windshield whenever you remove
your f oot f rom the brake pedal.
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5.
6. MIST
OFF
INT
LO
HI
Windshield Washer
Windshield Wipers and Washers
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Push
down on the
lever to signal a left turn and up to
signal a right turn. To signal a lane
change, push lightly on the lever,
and hold it. The lever will return to
center when you release it or
complete a turn.
Turning the switch to
the ‘‘ ’’ position turns on the
parking lights, taillights, instrument
panel lights, side-marker lights, and
rear license plate lights.
Tu rn signal
Off
Parking and interior lights
Headlights
High beams
Flashhighbeams Turning
the switch to the ‘‘ ’’
position turns on the headlights. If
you leave the lights on with the
key removed from the ignition
switch, you will hear a reminder
chime when you open the driver’s
door.
When the light switch is in the
‘‘ ’’ or ‘‘ ’’ position, the
lights on indicator comes on as a
reminder. This indicator stays on if
you leave the light switch on and
turn the ignition switch to the
ACCESSORY (I) or the LOCK (0)
position. Push the lever
f orward until you hear a click. The
high beam indicator will come on
(see page ). Pull it back to return
to low beams.
To f lash the high beams, pull the
lever back lightly, then release it.
The high beams will stay on as long
as you hold the lever back.
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2.
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6. 60
Turn Signal
Headlights
High Beams
Turn Signal and Headlights
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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The buttons under the lef t side vent
control the brightness of the
instrument panel. Push the or
button to adjust the brightness. Pushthebuttontoturnonthe
hazard warning lights (four-way
flashers). This causes all four
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.
Separate adjustments can be made
when the headlights are on and of f .
With the headlight switch of f or
position, the high beam
headlights come on with reduced
brightness when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position and release the parking
brake. They remain on until you turn
the ignition switch of f , even if you
set the parking brake.
The headlights revert to normal
operation when you turn them on
with the switch. Daytime Running L ights Instrument Panel Brightness Hazard Warning Button
Headlights, Instrument Panel Brightness, Hazard Warning Button
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INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS
CONTROL BUTTONS
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The rear window defogger will clear
fog, frost, and thin ice from the
window. Push the defogger button to
turn it on and off. The indicator in
the button comes on to show the
defogger is on. If you do not turn it
off, the defogger will shut itself off
after about 15 minutes. It also shuts
off when you turn off the ignition
switch. You have to turn the
defogger on again when you restart
the vehicle. Make
sure the rear window is clear
and you have good visibility before
starting to drive.
The defogger and antenna wires on
the inside of the rear window can be
accidentally damaged. When
cleaning the glass, always wipe side-
to-side. Make
any steering wheel adjustment
bef ore you start driving.
Pushing this button also turns the
mirror heaters on or of f . For more
inf ormation, see page . 94
CONT INUED
On Canadian models
Rear Window Def ogger Steering Wheel A djustment
Rear Window Def ogger, Steering Wheel A djustment
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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Canadian
model
U.S. model
Adjusting the steering wheel
position while driving may
cause you to lose control of the
vehicle and be seriously injured
inacrash.
Adjust the steering wheel only
when the vehicle is stopped.
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Push the lever under the steering
column all the way down.
Move the steering wheel up or
downandinorouttothedesired
position. Make sure you can see
the instrument panel gauges and
the indicators.Push the lever up to lock the
steering wheel in that position.
Make sure you have securely
locked the steering wheel in place
by trying to move it up, down, in,
and out.
The master key fits all the locks on
your vehicle.
The valet key works only in the
ignition and the door locks. You can
keep the trunk and trunk release
handle locked when you leave your
vehicle and the valet key at a parking
f acility.
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2. 3.
Steering Wheel A djustment, K eys and L ocks
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KEY
NUMBER
TAG
VALET
KEY
(Gray)
MASTER KEY
WITH REMOTE
TRANSMITTER
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Youshouldhavereceivedakey
number tag with your set of keys.
You will need this key number if you
ever have to get a key replaced. Use
only Honda-approved key blanks.These keys contain electronic
circuits that are activated by the
immobilizer system. They will not
work to start the engine if the
circuits are damaged. Protect the keys f rom direct
sunlight, high temperature, and
high humidity.
Donotdropthekeysorsetheavy
objects on them.
Keep the keys away f rom liquids.
If they get wet, dry them
immediately with a sof t cloth.
The keys without a remote
transmitter do not contain batteries.
Do not try to take them apart.
Keys and Locks
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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If the system repeatedly does not
recognize the coding of your key,
contact your dealer.
Do not attempt to alter this system
or add other devices to it. Electrical
problems could result that may make
your vehicle undrivable.
If you have lost your key and cannot
start your engine, contact your
dealer.
The 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.
When you turn the ignition switch to
the ON (II) position, the immobilizer
system indicator should come on
brief ly, then go of f . If the indicator
starts to blink, it means the system
does not recognize the coding of the
key. Turn the ignition switch to the
LOCK (0) position, remove the key,
reinsert it, and turn the ignition
switch to the ON (II) position again.
The system may not recognize your
key’s coding if another immobilizer
key or other metal object (i.e. key
f ob) is near the ignition switch when
you insert the key.As required by the FCC:
This device complies with Part 15 of theFCC rules. Operation is subject to thef ollowing two conditions: (1) This devicemay not cause harmf ul interf erence, and(2) this device must accept anyinterf erence received, includinginterf erence that may cause undesiredoperation.
Changes or modif ications not expresslyapproved by the party responsible f orcompliance could void the user’sauthority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with IndustryCanada Standard RSS-210.Operation is subject to the f ollowing twoconditions: (1) this device may not causeinterf erence, and (2) this device mustaccept any interf erence that may causeundesired operation of the device.
Immobilizer System
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