2007 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID stop start

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To maximize f uel economy, your
Civic Hybrid has an Auto Idle Stop
f unction. Under certain conditions,
the engine will shut of f when you
come to a stop. Those conditions are:
The engine coolant is nearly up to
normal operating temperature.
The shift lever is in D or N.
You are not pressing on the
accelerator pedal.
The IMA battery is charged
enough to operate the system. You are pressing on the brake
pedal.
Fan speed lower f an speeds, in
either AUTO or manual modes. The f ront window def roster is of f .
Outside temperature is between
10 100 degrees F. The Auto Idle Stop f unction activates
if you speed up to over 8 mph
(12 km/h) and brake to a stop. And
it can activate twice even if you
speedupto8mph(12km/h)or
below and brake to a stop.
The engine will start again when you
release the brake pedal. It will also
restart, even if you are still pressing
the brake pedal, under these
conditions:
You move the shif t lever f rom D
or N to R or L.
You press the accelerator pedal.
You are on an incline, and the
vehicle begins rolling. The Auto Idle Stop f unction may
activate when you slow down.
Auto Idle Stop
Automatic Transmission (CVT)
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If you open the driver’s door when
Auto Stop is active, the indicator will
blink and you will hear a continuous
beep. The beep will stop when you
close the door.
With the driver’s door open, you will
hear a continuous beep even if the
Auto Idle Stop f unction is
deactivated and the engine restarts.
Always turn the ignition switch to
the LOCK (0) position and remove
the key if you are getting out of the
vehicle.
The indicator blinks as a reminder
that the engine has stopped because
of the Auto Idle Stop f unction. You
cannot restart the engine with the
ignition switch when this indicator is
blinking. A uto Idle Stop Indicator
Automatic Transmission (CVT)
Driving
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AUTO IDLE STOP INDICATOR

Your vehicle is equipped with f ront
disc brakes. The brakes on the rear
wheels are drum. A power assist
helps reduce the ef f ort needed on
thebrakepedal.TheABShelpsyou
retain steering control when braking
very hard.
Resting your f oot on the brake pedal
applies the brakes slightly. This
builds up heat, and reduces brake
ef f ectiveness and brake pad lif e. In
addition, f uel economy can be
reduced. It also keeps your brake
lights on all the time, conf using
drivers behind you.Check the brakes after driving
through deep water. Apply the
brakes moderately to see if they f eel
normal. If not, apply them gently and
f requently until they do. Be extra
cautious in your driving.
Your vehicle is equipped with an
advanced hydraulic booster.
The advanced hydraulic booster has
some f eatures.
This f eature enables you to press the
brakepedalwithlessforcebythe
help of hydraulic pressure in the oil
pressure pump.
This f eature controls the braking
pressure appropriately, coordinating
with the regenerating brake of the
IMA motor.
When you release the brake pedal
while the Auto Idle Stop f unction
activates, this f eature keeps the
braking pressure until the engine
starts, and prevents the vehicle from
dropping back.
This f eature helps you apply the
brakes with less f orce during an
emergency braking situation.
Constant application of the brakes
when going down a long hill builds
up heat and reduces their ef f ective-
ness. Use the engine to assist the
brakes by taking your f oot of f the
accelerator and downshif ting to a
lower gear.
Power-Assist Cooperative Control with Regenerative
Brake
Creep Aid System
Brake-Assist
Braking System
Driving
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Start the engine, and set the
interior temperature to maximum.
Add coolant to the radiator up to
the base of the filler neck. If you
do not have the proper coolant
mixture available, you can add
plain water. Remember to have
the cooling system drained and
refilled with the proper mixture as
soon as you can.
Put the radiator cap back on
tightl y. Run the engine, and check
the temperatu re gauge. If it goes
back to the red mark, the engine
needs repair (see
on page ).
If the temperature stays normal,
check the coolant level in the
radiator reserve tank. If it has
gone down, add coolant to the
MAX mark. Put the cap back on
tightly.
Using
gloves or a large heavy
cloth, turn the radiator cap
counterclockwise, without pushing
down, to the first stop. After the
pressure releases, push down on
the cap, and turn it until it comes
off.
Look
for any obvious coolant leaks,
such as a split radiator hose.
Everything is still extremely hot,
so use caution. If you find a leak, it
must be repaired before you
continue driving (see
on page ).
If you don’t find an obvious leak,
check the coolant level in the
radiator reserve tank (see page
). Add coolant if the level is
below the MIN mark.
If there was no coolant in the
reserve tank, you may need to add
coolant to the radiator. Let the
engine cool down until the reading
reaches the middle of the
temperature gauge or lower
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If theEngineOverheats
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Towing
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Towing
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Removing the radiator cap
while the engine is hot can
cause the coolant to spray out,
seriously scalding you.
Always let the engine and
radiator cool down before
removing the radiator cap.

If necessary, add oil to bring the
level back to the full mark on the
dipstick (see page ).
This
indicator should never
come on when the engine is
running. If it starts flashing
or stays on, the oil pressure has
dropped very low or lost pressure.
Serious engine damage is possible,
and you should take immediate
action. The
engine running generates the oil
pressure. When the Auto Idle Stop is
acti vated, the engine is stopped, the
oil pressu re is dropped, and the low
oil pressu re indicator does not come
on.
Safely
pull off the road, and shut
off the engine. Turn on the hazard
warning lights.
Let the vehicle sit for a minute.
Op en the hood, and check the oil
level (see page ). An engine
very low on oil can lose pressure
during cornering and other driving
maneuvers.
Start the engine and watch the oil
pressure indicator. If it does not go
out within 10 seconds, turn off the
engine. There is a m echanical
problem that needs to be repaired
bef ore you can continue driving
(see on page
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L ow Oil Pressure Indicator
Emergency T owing
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Running the engine with low oil
pressure can cause serious mechanical
damage almost immediately. Turn of f
the engine as soon as you can saf ely get
the vehicle stopped.

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If theAutoIdleStopisactiveforan
extended period, the charging
system indicator may come on. If it
happens, start the engine.
The charging system indicator may
also come on if the Integrated Motor
Assist (IMA) battery charge drops
below a desired level and the engine
starts to recharge the battery.
This indicator may blink af ter you
start the vehicle in the morning
when the temperature is below 20
°F ( 30°C). It will stop blinking
when the IMA battery warms up.
If the charging system
indicator comes on brightly
when the engine is running,
the 12 volt battery is not being
charged.
Immediately turn of f all electrical
accessories. Try not to use other
electrically operated controls such as
the power windows. Keep the engine
running; starting the engine will
discharge the battery rapidly.
Go to a service station or garage
where you can get technical
assistance.
Charging System Indicator
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If you take your vehicle f or a state
emissions test shortly af ter the
battery has been disconnected or
gone dead, it may not pass the test.
This is because of certain ‘‘readiness
codes’’ that must be set in the on-
board diagnostics f or the emissions
systems. These codes are erased
when the battery is disconnected,
and set again only after several days
of driving under a variety of
conditions.
If the testing f acility determines that
the readiness codes are not set, you
will be requested to return at a later
date to complete the test. If you must
get the vehicle retested within the
next two or three days, you can
condition the vehicle f or retesting by
doing the f ollowing.Make sure the gas tank is nearly,
but not completely, f ull (around
3/4). Without touching the accelerator
pedal, start the engine, and let it
idle f or 20 seconds.
Keep the vehicle in Park. Increase
the engine speed to 2,000 rpm, and
hold it there until the temperature
gauge rises to at least 1/4 of the
scale (about 3 minutes).
Select a nearby lightly traveled
major highway where you can
maintain a speed of 50 to 60 mph
f or at least 20 minutes. Drive on
the highway in D. Do not use the
cruise control. When traf f ic allows,
drive f or 90 seconds without
moving the accelerator pedal.(Vehicle speed may vary slightly;
this is okay.) If you cannot do this
f or a continuous 90 seconds
because of traf f ic conditions, drive
f or at least 30 seconds, then repeat
it two more times (f or a total of 90
seconds).
Make sure the vehicle has been
parked with the engine of f f or 6
hours or more.
Make sure the ambient
temperature is between 40° and
95°F.
Then drive in city/suburban
traffic for at least 10 minutes.
When traf f ic conditions allow, let
the vehicle coast f or several
seconds without using the
accelerator pedal or the brake
pedal.
Stop the vehicle, turn of f the
ignition switch, and leave it of f f or
30 minutes.
If the testing facility determines the
readiness codes are still not set, see
your dealer.
T esting of Readiness Codes
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Accessories .156
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key
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Position) .79
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Accessory Power Socket .96
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Additives, Engine Oil .190
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Airbag (SRS) . 9, 21
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Airbags, Additional Information .21
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Additional Safety Precautions .32
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AdvancedAirbagSystem .26
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Airbag Service .32
How the Passenger Airbag Of f
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Indicator Works .31
How the Side Airbag Of f ......................
Indicator Works .30
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How the SRS Indicator Works .30
How Your Front Airbags
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Work .24
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How Your Side Airbags Work .28
How Your Side Curtain Airbags
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Work .29
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SRS Components .21
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Air Conditioning System .100
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Air Pressure, Tires .208
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Antif reeze .192 Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
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Indicator . 59, 174
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Operation .174
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Anti-thef t, Audio System . 142
Anti-thef t Steering Column ..............................................
Lock .79
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Armrest .91
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Audio System .106
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Auto Door Locking/Unlocking . 81
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Auto Door Locking .81
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Auto Door Unlocking .83
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Auto Idle Stop . 170, 171
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Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 19
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Automatic Speed Control . 145
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Automatic Transmission (CVT) . 166
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Capacity,Fluid .242
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Checking Fluid Level . 195
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Shif ting .167
Shif t Lever Position ...............................
Indicators .166
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Shif t Lever Positions . 167
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Shif t Lock Release . 169Battery
Charging System ...........................
Indicator . 62, 228
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Jump Starting .223
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Maintenance .212
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Specif ications .243
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Bef ore Driving .149
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Belts,Seat .8,18
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Beverage Holder .96
Brakes ...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 174
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Break-in, New Linings . 150
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Bulb Replacement .200
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Fluid .196
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Pad Wear Indicator . 174
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Parking .94
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System Indicator . 58, 63, 230
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Braking System .173
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Break-in, New Vehicle . 150
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Brightness Control, Instruments . 74
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Brights, Headlights .73
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