2007 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID instrument panel

Make sure the windows are closed.
Turn of f the lights.
Place any packages, valuables, etc.,
in the trunk or take them with you.If the vehicle is f acing downhill,
turn the front wheels toward the
curb.
Make sure the parking brake is
f ully released bef ore driving away.
Driving with the parking brake
partially set can overheat or
damage the rear brakes.
Always use the parking brake when
you park your vehicle. Make sure
the parking brake is set f irmly or
your vehicle may roll if it is on an
incline.
Lock the doors.
Check the indicator on the
instrument panel to verif y that the
security system is set.
Never park over dry leaves, tall
grass, or other f lammable
materials. The hot three way
catalytic converter could cause
these materials to catch on fire.
If the vehicle is f acing uphill, turn
the front wheels away from the
curb.
Set the parking brake bef ore you put
the transmission in Park. This keeps
the vehicle from moving and putting
pressure on the parking mechanism
in the transmission.
Parking T ips
Parking
172
Never install a sunshade between the
upper and lower meters on the
instrument panel. If you do, you could
cause heat damage to the upper meter
on a very hot day.

Are you using a properly coded
key? An improperly coded key will
cause the immobilizer system
indicator in the instrument panel
to blink rapidly (see page ).
Are you using the proper starting
procedure? Refer to
on page .
In
this case, the starter motor’s
speed sounds normal, or even faster
than normal, when you turn the
ignition switch to the START (III)
position, but the engine does not run. Ifyoufindnothingwrong,youwill
need
a qualified technician to find
the problem. See
on page .
Do
you have fuel? Check the fuel
gauge; the low fuel indicator may
not be working.
There may be an electrical
problem, such as no power to the
fuel pump. Check all the fuses
(see page ).
165 59 231 237
T he Starter Operates Normally
Starting the
Engine Emergency
Towing
If theEngineWon’tStart
222

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Jacking up the Vehicle .217
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Jack, Tire .217
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Jump Starting .223
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Keys .76
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Label, Certif ication .240
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Lane Change, Signaling .73
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Lap/Shoulder Belts . 14, 18
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LATCH Anchorage System .43
Lights
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Bulb Replacement .197
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Indicator .60
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Parking .73
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Turn Signal .73
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Load Limits .159
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) .79
Gauges
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Engine Coolant Temperature .65
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Fuel .66
Gearshif t Lever Positions ..........
Automatic Transmission .166
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Glove Box .96
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Halogen Headlight Bulbs .197
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Hazard Warning Flashers .74
Headlights
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Aiming .197
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Daytime Running Lights .74
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High Beam Indicator .60
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Reminder Beeper .73
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Replacing Halogen Bulbs .197
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Turning on .73
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Head Restraints .91
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Heated Mirrors .94
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High Altitude, Starting at .165
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High-Low Beam Switch .73
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Hood, Opening the .152
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Horn .71 ...
Identif ication Number, Vehicle .240
Ignition
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Keys .76
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Switch .79
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Timing Control System .248
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Important Safety Precautions .6
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Indicators, Instrument Panel .57
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Inf ant Restraint .39
Inf ant Seats
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LATCH Anchorage System .43
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Lower Anchors .43
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Tether Anchors .47
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Inf lation, Recommended Tire .208
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Pressures .208
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Inf ormation Display .64
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Inside Mirror .93
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Inspection, Tire .209
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Instrument Panel .57
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Instrument Panel Lights .58
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Instrument Panel Brightness .74
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Interior Lights .97
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Introduction .i
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