2006 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID dashboard

These labels are in the locations
shown. They warn you of potential
hazards that could cause serious
injury or death. Read these labels
caref ully. If a label comes of f or
becomeshardtoread(exceptforthe
U.S. dashboard label which is
removed by the owner), contact your
dealer f or a replacement.U.S. modelsCanadian models
U.S. models only
Saf ety L abels
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
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DASHBOARD
RADIATOR CAP SUN VISOR
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Only on models equipped withNavigation System
The climate control system f or your
vehicle can also be operated using
the voice control system. See
NavigationsectioninyourQuick
Start Guide f or an overview of this
system and the Navigation System
manual f or complete details.
Airf low is divided between
the vents in the dashboard and the
f loor vents. Use the mode control button to
select the vents the air flows from.
Some air will f low f rom the
dashboard vents in all modes. 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.
Air flows from the center
and corner vents in the dashboard.
When the f lesh air indicator is on, air
is brought in f rom the outside of the
vehicle. 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. To select recirculation mode when
driving through dusty or smoky
conditions, then return to fresh air
mode. When the recirculation indicator is
on, air f rom the vehicle’s interior is
sent throughout the system again. This button turns the air
conditioning on and of f . The
indicatorinthebuttonisonwhen
the A/C is on.
Turning this dial clockwise increases
the temperature of the airflow. When the dial is set to AUTO, the
system controls the f an speed
automatically. Turn this dial to increase or decrease
the fan speed and airflow. Air f lows f rom the f loor
vents.
Vents, Heating, and A/C
Voice Control System
Mode Control Button
Fresh Air Button Recirculation Button Air Conditioning (A/C) Button
T emperature Control Dial Fan Control Dial
Features
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Air conditioning places an extra load
on the engine. Watch the engine
coolant temperatu re gauge (see page
). If it moves near the red zone,
turn of f the A/C until the gauge
reading returns to normal.
you can
cool it down more rapidly by partially
opening the windows, turning on the
A/C, and setting the fan to
maximum speed in f resh air mode. Turn on the A/C by pressing the
button. The indicator in the button
comesonwhenafanspeedis
selected.
Make sure the temperature is set
to maximum cool.
Select .
If the outside air is humid, select
recirculation mode. If the outside
air is dry, select f resh air mode.
Set the f an to the desired speed.
The f low-through ventilation system
draws in outside air, circulates it
through the interior, then exhausts it
through vents near the rear window.
Select .
When you select , the system
automatically switches to the fresh
air mode.
Set the f an to the desired speed.
Adjust the warmth of the air with
the temperature control dial.
The heater uses engine coolant to
warm the air. If the engine is cold, it
will be several minutes bef ore you
f eel warm air coming f rom the
system.
Set the temperature to the lower
limit.
Make sure the A/C is of f .
Select and fresh air mode.
Set the f an to the desired speed.
Airf low is divided between
the f loor vents and the def roster
vents at the base of the windshield.
Air f lows f rom the def roster
vents at the base of the windshield.
When you select or ,
the system automatically switches to
Fresh Air mode and turns on the
A/C.
In AUTO mode, the system controls
the airf low direction automatically
between the dashboard vents and
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If the interior is very warm,
Using the A/C
Ventilation
Using the Heater
Vents, Heating, and A/C
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Select . When you select, the system automatically
switches to f resh air mode and
turns on the A/C. The A/C
indicator will not come on, if it was
previously of f .
Select .
Set the f an and temperature
controls to maximum level.
To clear the windows f aster, you can
close the dashboard corner vents by
rotating the wheel below each vent.
This sends more warm air to the
windshield def roster vents. Once the
windshield is clear, select f resh air
mode to avoid f ogging the windows. Making any manual selection causes
thewordAUTOinthedisplaytogo
out. You can manually select various
f unctions of the climate control
system when it is in f ull automatic
mode. All other f eatures remain
automatically controlled. In cold weather, the fan will not
come on automatically until the
heater starts to develop warm air.
When you set the temperature to its
lower limit ( ) or its upper limit
( ), the system runs at f ull
cooling or heating only. It does not
regulate the interior temperature. The system automatically selects the
proper mix of conditioned and/or
heated air that will, as quickly as
possible, raise or lower the interior
temperature to your pref erence. The automatic climate control
system adjusts the f an speed and
airflow levels to maintain the interior
temperature you select.
For your saf ety, make sure you have
a clear view through all the windows
bef ore driving. Set the desired temperature by
turning the temperature control
dial. You will see AUTO in the
system’s display. Press the AUTO button.
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3. T o Remove Exterior Frost or Ice
From the Windows
Semi-automatic Operation
Using A utomatic Climate Control
Vents, Heating, and A/C
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Press the OFF button. However, a
lack of airf low can cause the
windowstofogup.Youshouldkeep
the fan on at all times so stale air and
moisture do not build up in the
interior and cause f ogging.To regulate the interior temperature
and humidity, the climate control
system has two sensors. A sunlight
sensor is located in the top of the
dashboard and a temperature/
humidity sensor is next to the
steering column. Do not cover the
sensors or spill any liquid on them. Sunlight and T emperature
Sensors
To Turn Everything Off
Vents, Heating, and A/C
Features
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SUNLIGHT SENSOR
TEMPERATURE/HUMIDITY SENSOR
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With the system set, you can still
open the trunk with the master key
or the remote transmitter without
triggering the alarm. The alarm will
sound if the trunk lock is forced, or
the trunk is opened with the trunk
release handle.
The security system will not set if
the hood, trunk, or any door is not
fully closed. If the system will not set,
check the door and trunk open
indicators on the instrument panel
(see page ) to see if the doors and
trunk are f ully closed. Since it is not
part of the monitor display, manually
check the hood.
To see if the system is set
af ter you exit the vehicle, press the
LOCK button on the remote
transmitter within 5 seconds. If the
system is set, the horn will beep
once.
The security system helps to protect
your vehicle and valuables f rom thef t.
The horn sounds and a combination
of headlights (low beam), parking
lights, side marker lights, and
taillights f lash if someone attempts
to break into your vehicle or remove
the radio. This alarm continues f or 2
minutes, then it stops. To reset an
alarming system before the 2
minutes have elapsed, unlock the
driver’s door with the key or the
remote transmitter.
The security system automatically
sets 15 seconds after you lock the
doors, hood, and trunk. For the
system to activate, you must lock the
doors f rom the outside with the key,
driver’s lock tab, door lock switch, or
remote transmitter. The security
system indicator on the instrument
panel starts blinking immediately to
show you the system is setting itself .
Once the security system is set,
opening any door, the trunk, or the
hood without using the key or the
remote transmitter will cause it to
alarm. It also alarms if the radio is
removed f rom the dashboard or the
wiring is cut.
Do not attempt to alter this system
or add other devices to it.62
Security System
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NOTE:
SECURITY SYSTEM
INDICATOR
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If the hood latch handle moves
stiffly, or if you can open the hood
without lifting the handle, the
mechanism should be cleaned and
lubricated.
Put your fingers under the front
edge of the hood near the center.
Slide your hand to the left until
you feel the hood latch handle.
Push this handle up to release it.
Lift up the hood.
Push
the fuel fill door closed until
it latches.
Screw
the fuel fill cap back on
until it clicks at least once. If you
do not properly tighten the cap,
the malf unction indicator lamp
maycomeon(seepage ).You
will also see a ‘‘CHECK FUEL
CAP’’ message on the inf ormation
display.
Park the vehicle, and set the
parking brake. Pull the hood
release handle under the lower lef t
corner of the dashboard. The
hood will pop up slightly.Holding the grip (the rod can be
hot if the engine has been
running), pull the support rod out
of its clip. Insert the end into the
designated hole in the hood.
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Service Station Procedures
Opening and Closing the Hood
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HOOD
RELEASE
HANDLE LATCH
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Your vehicle has several identif ying
numbers in various places.
The vehicle identif ication number
(VIN) is the 17-digit number your
dealer uses to register your vehicle
f or warranty purposes. It is also
necessary f or licensing and insuring
your vehicle. The easiest place to
find the VIN is on a plate fastened to
the top of the dashboard. You can
seeitbylookingthroughthe
windshield on the driver’s side. It is
also on the certification label
attached to the driver’s doorjamb,
and is stamped on the engine
compartment bulkhead. The VIN is
also provided in bar code on the
certif ication label.
The VIN is also located on the
engine bulkhead. Slide the cover on
the engine compartment bulkhead to
view the VIN. Always close the cover
when f inished.
Identif ication Numbers
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CERTIFICATION LABEL
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
COVER
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