2007 Civic Hybrid Online Reference Owner's Manual
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Owner's Identification Form
Introduction .........................................................................................................................................i
A Few Words About Safety................................................................................................................iii
Your Vehicle at a Glance.....................................................................................................................3
Driver and Passenger Safety ..............................................................................................................5
Proper use and care of your vehicle's seat belts, and Supplemental Restraint System.
Instruments and Controls.................................................................................................................55
Instrument panel indicator and gauge, and how to use dashboard and steering column controls.
Comfort and Convenience Features .............................................................................................. 99
How to operate the climate control system, the audio system, and other convenience features.
Before Driving..................................................................................................................................149
What gasoline to use, how to break-in your new vehicle, and how to load luggage and other cargo.
Driving ..............................................................................................................................................163
The proper way to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park, plus towing a trailer.
Maintenance.....................................................................................................................................177
The Maintenance Schedule shows you when you need to take your vehicle to the dealer.
Taking Care of the Unexpected......................................................................................................215
This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, and how to handle them.
Technical Information.....................................................................................................................239
ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information.
Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada)................................................................251
A summary of the warranties covering your new Acura, and how to contact us.
Authorized Manuals (U.S. only)......................................................................................................255
How to order manuals and other technical literature.
Index...................................................................................................................................................... I
Service Information Summary
A summary of information you need when you pull up to the fuel pump.
Accord Value Package Audio System
Your Vehicle at a Glance
You r Vehicle at a Glance
3
GAUGES INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS AUDIO SYSTEM
AUXILIARY INPUT JACK ACCESSORY
POWER SOCKET
(P. 64)
(P. 58)
(P.9,24) PASSENGER’S FRONT AIRBAG
(P. 106)
DRIVER’S FRONT
AIRBAG
(P.9,24)
MIRROR CONTROLS
POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCH
(P. 80)
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
FUEL FILL DOOR
RELEASE HANDLE
TRUNK RELEASE
HANDLE
(P. 86)
(P.
151)
(P. 143) DOOR
LOCK TAB
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (CVT)
(P. 166)
Vehicle with navigation system is shown
(P.
92) (P. 96)
(P.
93)
(P. 80)
(P.
100)
CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM
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 .56
............................
Instrument Panel .57
..........
Instrument Panel Indicators .58
.............................................
Gauges .64
.....................................
Odometer .64
..............
Display Change Button .65
.................
Current Fuel Mileage .65
...................
Temperature Gauge .65
...................................
Trip Meter .66
................
Average Fuel Mileage .66
..................................
Fuel Gauge .66
Outside Temperature
...................................
Indicator .67
..........
Check Fuel Cap Indicator .68
..................
Maintenance Minder .68
.........
IMA Battery Level Gauge .69
................
Charge/Assist Gauge .70
Controls Near the Steering ...........................................
Wheel .71
.
Windshield Wipers and Washers .72
...........
Turn Signal and Headlights .73
............
Daytime Running Lights .74
........
Instrument Panel Brightness .74
.................
Hazard Warning Button .74
.................
Rear Window Def ogger .75
..........
Steering Wheel Adjustment .75 ...............................
Keys and Locks .76
........................
Immobilizer System .78
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Ignition Switch .79
......................................
Door Locks .80
......................
Power Door Locks .80
..............
Childproof Door Locks .81
.
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .81
.....................
Auto Door Locking .81
.................
Auto Door Unlocking .83
................................................
Trunk .86
........
Emergency Trunk Opener .86
.......................
Remote Transmitter .87
.................................................
Seats .89
..............................
Power Windows .92
.............................................
Mirrors .93
.................................
Parking Brake .94
...........
Interior Convenience Items .95
.........................
Beverage Holder .96
...........
Accessory Power Socket .96
....................................
Glove Box .96
...............
Console Compartment .96
.................................
Interior Lights .97
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols
55
Control Locations
56
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES MIRROR CONTROLS
FUEL FILL DOOR
RELEASE HANDLE
(P. 151)
INSTRUMENT
PANEL INDICATORS
GAUGES AUDIO
SYSTEM
POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCH
Vehicle with navigation system is shown (P.
106)
(P.
58)
(P. 64)
(P. 93)
(P. 80)
(P. 92) (P.
80)
(P.
100)
DOOR LOCK TAB
TRUNK RELEASE
HANDLE
(P. 86)
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (CVT)
(P. 143)
AUXILIARY
INPUT JACK
(P. 166) ACCESSORY POWER
SOCKET
(P.
96)
CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM
ÎThe U.S. instrument panel is shown. Differences for the Canadian models are noted in the text.
Instrument Panel
Instru m ent sand Cont ro ls
57
CHARGING SYSTEM
INDICATOR
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
SYSTEM INDICATOR
TRUNK-OPEN
INDICATOR
LOW OIL PRESSURE
INDICATOR
CRUISE MAIN
INDICATOR
CRUISE CONTROL
INDICATOR
IMA SYSTEM INDICATOR HIGH
BEAM
INDICATOR
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP
(P.
60) (P. 60)
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM
INDICATOR
AUTO
IDLE STOP INDICATOR
SECURITY
SYSTEM INDICATOR
(P. 62) LOW
FUEL INDICATOR
(P. 61)
(P. 61)
(P. 61)
(P. 62)
DAYTIME
RUNNING LIGHTS
INDICATOR (P. 60) (P.
60)
(P. 62)
(P. 59) MAINTENANCE
MINDER
INDICATOR(P. 61)
SEAT BELT REMINDER
INDICATOR
SIDE AIRBAG OFF
INDICATOR
LIGHTS
ON
INDICATOR
(P. 62, 227)
(P. 62, 228)
(P. 62, 170, 171)
(P. 30, 59)
(P.
30, 59)
ANTI-LOCK
BRAKE
SYSTEM (ABS)
INDICATOR (P.
59)
(P.
18, 58)
DOOR-OPEN
INDICATOR
(P. 60)
BRAKE SYSTEM
INDICATOR (AMBER)
(P. 63)
ELECTRIC POWER
STEERING (EPS)
INDICATOR
PARKING BRAKE AND
BRAKE SYSTEM
INDICATOR (RED)
(P. 58, 230) (P.
63)
This indicator normally comes on for
a few seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position. If it comes on at any other
time, there is a problem with the
ABS. If this happens, have your
vehicle checked at a dealer. With
this indicator on, your vehicle still
has normal braking ability but no
anti-lock function. For more
info rmation, see page .
This
indicator comes on for several
seconds when you turn the ignition
switch to the ON (II) position. If it
comes on at any other time, it
indicates a poten tial problem with
your front airbags. This indicator will
also alert you to a potential problem
with your side airbags, passenger’s
side airbag automa tic cutoff system,
side curtain airbags, automatic seat
belt tensioners, driver’s seat position
sensor, or the front passenger’s
weight sensors. For more
info rmation, see page . This
indicator comes on for several
seconds when you turn the ignition
switch to the ON (II) position. If it
comes on at any other time, it
indicates that the passenger’s side
airbag has automatically shut off.
For more information, see page .This
indicator comes on briefly when
you turn the ignition switch to the
ON (II) position. It will then go off if
you have inserted a properly-coded
ignition key. If it is not a properly-
coded key, the indicator will blink,
and the engine’s fuel system will be
disabled (see page ).
30 78
174
30
Supplemental Restraint
System Indicator
Immobilizer System
Indicator
Anti-lock Brake System
(A BS) Indicator Side Airbag Of f
Indicator
Instrument Panel Indicators
Inst rument s and Cont rols
59
U.S. Canada
This indicator comes on when you
turn on the cruise control system by
pressing the CRUISE button (see
page ).
This indicator comes on when you
set the cruise control. See page
for information on operating the
cruise control.
This indicator comes on when the
washer fluid level is low. Add washer
fluidwhenyouseethisindicator
come on (see page ). This
indicator reminds you that it is
time to take your vehicle in for
scheduled maintenance. The
maintenance main items and sub
items will be displayed in the
inf ormation display. See page f or
more inf ormation on the
maintenance minder.
This indicator goes of f when your
dealer resets it after completing the
required maintenance service.
This indicator is in the f uel gauge. It
comesonasareminderthatyou
must ref uel soon. When the indicator
comes on, there is about 0.9 US gal
(3.5
) of f uel remaining in the tank
bef ore the reading reaches E. There
is a small reserve of f uel remaining
in the tank when the reading does
reach E.
145 145
194 179
Canadian models only
Instrument Panel Indicators
Cruise Main Indicator
Maintenance Minder
Indicator
Cruise Control Indicator
Washer Level Indicator Low Fuel Indicator
Inst rument s and Cont rols
61
To switch the information display
between the odometer, trip meter,
outside temperature, and engine oil
lif e and maintenance item code(s),
press the SEL/RESET button
repeatedly.
The odometer shows the total
distance your vehicle has been
driven. It measures in miles or
kilometers. It is illegal under U.S.
federal law and Canadian provincial
regulations to disconnect, reset, or
alter the odometer with the intent to
change the number of miles or
kilometers indicated.
Gauges
Odometer
64
TRIP METER
SEL/RESET BUTTON DISPLAY CHANGE BUTTON TACHOMETER
INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS CONTROL BUTTONS INFORMATION
DISPLAYFUEL GAUGE
ODOMETER/OUTSIDE
TEMPERATURE INDICATOR CURRENT FUEL MILEAGE/
TEMPERATURE GAUGE SPEEDOMETER