
2007 Civic Hybrid Online Reference Owner's Manual 
Use these links (and links throughout this manual) to navigate through this reference. 
For a printed owner's manual, click on authorized manuals or go to www.helminc.com.  Contents 
 
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 

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Preparing to Drive .164
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Starting the Engine .165
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Automatic Transmission (CVT) .166
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Parking .172
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Braking System .173
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Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) .174
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Towing a Trailer .175
This section gives you tips on
starting the engine under various
conditions, and how to operate the
automatic transmissions (CVT). It
also includes important inf ormation
on parking your vehicle and the
braking system.
Driving
Driving
163 

Your vehicle  is not  designed  to tow  a
trailer;  attempting  to do  so can  void
your  warranties.
If 
the  ABS  indicator  and the brake
system  indicator  come on together,
and  the parking  brake  is fully
released,  the EBD  system  may also
be  shut  down. It 
only  helps  with steering
control  during braking.
such  as trying  to take  a
corn er too  fast  or making  a sudden
lane  change.  Always drive at a safe
speed  for the  road  and weather
conditions.
Always steer moderately
when  you are braking  hard. Severe
or  sharp  steering  wheel movement
can  still  cause  your vehicle  to veer
into  oncoming  traffic or off  the  road.
on  loose  or
uneven  surfaces,  such as gravel  or
snow, than a vehicle without anti-
lock.
Test your brakes as instructed on
page . If the brakes f eel normal,
drive slowly and have your vehicle
repaired by your dealer as soon as
possible. Avoid sudden hard braking
which could cause the rear wheels to
lock up and possibly lead to a loss of
control.
230
Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS), Towing a Trailer
Towing a Trailer
Important Saf ety Reminders
A BS does not reduce the time or
distance it takes to stop the
vehicle.
A BS will not prevent a skid that
results f rom changing direction
abruptly,
A BS cannot prevent a loss of
stability.
A vehicle with A BS may require a
longer distance to stop
Driving
175 

CONT INUED
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Spotlights .97
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SRS, Additional Inf ormation .21
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Additional Safety Precautions .32
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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
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Airbags Work .29
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SRS Components .21
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SRS  Indicator  . 30,  59
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START (Ignition Key Position) .79
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State Emissions Testing .250
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Starting the Engine .165
In Cold Weather at High ..................................
Altitude .165
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With a Dead Battery . 223
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Steam Coming f rom Engine . 225
Steering Wheel ..................................
Adjustment .75
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Anti-theft Column Lock . 79...................
Stereo Sound System . 106
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Storing Your Vehicle .213
Supplemental Restraint ..................................
System  .9,21
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Servicing .32
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SRS  Indicator  . 30,  59
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System Components . 21
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SVC  . 111,  124
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Synthetic Oil .190
Taillights, Changing ..................................
Bulbs  . 200,  201
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Taking Care of the Unexpected . 215
Technical Descriptions ......
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 244
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Emissions Control Systems . 247
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Oxygenated Fuels .150
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State Emissions Testing . 250
Three Way Catalytic ...............................
Converter .249
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Tire Labeling .246
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Temperature Gauge .65
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Tether Anchorage Points . 47
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Thef t Protection .142 ..
Three Way Catalytic Converter . 249
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Time, Setting the .119
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Tire Chains .211
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Tire, How to Change a Flat . 217
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Tire Inf ormation .244
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Tires .207
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Air Pressure .208
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Checking Wear .209
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Compact Spare .216
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 244
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Inf lation .207
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Inspection .209
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Maintenance .209
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Replacing .210
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Rotating .210
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Snow .211
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Specif ications .243
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Tire Chains .211
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Tools, Tire Changing . 217
Towing .....................................
A Trailer .175
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Emergency Towing . 237
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Traction Devices .211
Index
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