2008 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID battery

2008 Civic Hybrid Online Reference Owner's Manual

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Contents

Owner's Identification Form

Introduction .............................................................................................................................\
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A Few Words About Safety ......................................................................\
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Your Vehicle at a Glance (main controls) ......................................................................\
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Driver and Passenger Safety (seat belts, SRS, and child protection) .......................................................... 5
Instruments and Controls (indicators, gauges, dashboard, and steering column) ......................................... 55
Features (climate control, audio, steering wheel, security, and cruise control)........................................................ 101
Before Driving (fuel, vehicle break- in, and cargo loading) ............................................................................ 173
Driving (engine and transmission operation) .......................................................................\
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Maintenance (minder, fluid checking, minor services, and vehicle storage) ..................................................... 205
Taking Care of the Unexpected (flat tire, dead battery, overheating, and fuses) ..................................... 241
Technical Information (vehicle specifications, tires, and emissions controls) ................................................ 265
Warranty and Customer Relations (U. S. and Canada only) (warranty and contact information) ......... 279
Authorized Manuals (U. S. only) (how to order) .......................................................................\
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Index ......................................................................\
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Service Information Summary ( fluid capacities and tire pressures)
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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
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Instrument Panel .57
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Instrument Panel Indicators .58
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Gauges .64
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Odometer .64
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Display Change Button .65
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Current Fuel Mileage .65
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Temperature Gauge .65
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Trip Meter .66
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Average Fuel Mileage .66
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Fuel Gauge .66
Outside Temperature
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Indicator .67
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Check Fuel Cap Message .68
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Maintenance Minder .68
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IMA Battery Level Gauge .69
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Charge/Assist Gauge .70
Controls Near the Steering ...........................................
Wheel .71
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Windshield Wipers and Washers .72
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Turn Signal and Headlights .73
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Daytime Running Lights .74
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Instrument Panel Brightness .74
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Hazard Warning Button .75
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Rear Window Def ogger .75
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Steering Wheel Adjustment .76 ...............................
Keys and Locks .77
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Immobilizer System .78
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Ignition Switch .79
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Door Locks .80
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Power Door Locks .80
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Childproof Door Locks .81
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Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .81
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Auto Door Locking .81
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Auto Door Unlocking .84
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Trunk .87
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Emergency Trunk Opener .87
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Remote Transmitter .88
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Seats .90
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Power Windows .94
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Mirrors .95
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Parking Brake .97
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Interior Convenience Items .98
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Beverage Holder .99
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Accessory Power Socket .99
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Glove Box .99
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Console Compartment .99
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Interior Lights .100
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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The engine can be severely damaged
if this indicator f lashes or stays on
when the engine is running. For
more information, see page .
If this indicator comes on when the
engine is running, the battery is not
being charged. For more inf ormation,
see page .
See page . This indicator normally comes on f ora f ew seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position. If it comes on at any other
time, it indicates a problem in the
integrated motor assist (IMA)
system. With the IMA indicator on,
the vehicle may not accelerate as it
normally does. Have the vehicle
checked by the dealer as soon as
possible.
See pages and .
This indicator comes on when the
security system is set. For more
inf ormation, see page . 255
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Instrument Panel Indicators
Security System Indicator Malf unction Indicator Lamp
L ow Oil Pressure
Indicator
Charging System
IndicatorIMA System Indicator
A uto Idle Stop Indicator
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SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR
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When either of the trip meters (trip
A or trip B) is displayed, your
vehicle’s average fuel mileage since
you last reset that trip meter can be
shownontheinformationdisplay
(mpg or l/100km). This number is
updated once per 10 seconds. To see
the average f uel mileage, press and
release the SEL/RESET button
repeatedly.This shows how much f uel you have.
It may show slightly more or less
than the actual amount.
The average f uel mileage will be
reset when you reset the trip meter,
or if the vehicle’s battery goes dead
or is disconnected.
This meter shows the number of
miles or kilometers driven since you
last reset it.
There are two trip meters: TRIP A
and TRIP B. Switch between these
displays by pressing the SEL/
RESET button repeatedly.
Each trip meter works independently,
so you can keep track of two
dif f erent distances.
To reset a trip meter, display it, and
then press and hold the SEL/RESET
button until the number resets to
‘‘0.0.’’ A verage Fuel Mileage Fuel Gauge
Trip Meter
Gauges
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Avoid driving with an extremely low
f uel level. Running out of f uel could
cause the engine to misf ire, damaging
the catalytic converter.
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This gauge shows you the state of
charge of the battery for the
Integrated Motor Assist (IMA). This
battery is recharged by the IMA
motor, and discharged by the IMA
when it is assisting the engine with
powering the vehicle.The battery level gauge does not
read the battery level directly. It
calculates the level by continuously
measuring the current f low, voltage,
and temperature.
Since the level is not read directly,
small sensing errors can, over time,
cause the gauge to read higher than
the actual battery level. The system
will then perf orm a correction, and
the battery level gauge reading will
drop suddenly. When this happens,
IMA assist and Auto Idle Stop are
disabled until the IMA battery is
suf f iciently recharged by normal
driving. This should take only a f ew
minutes.This correction of the battery level
gauge is normal and does not
indicate a problem. If the IMA
battery develops a problem or
becomes deteriorated, the IMA
system indicator will come on. If this
happens, have the vehicle checked
by your dealer as soon as possible.
The gauge reading may drop near
the bottom under driving conditions
that require IMA motor assistance
f or a long time, such as prolonged acceleration or climbing a long hill.
TheIMAmotorwillrechargethe
battery as you continue driving.
If the battery is mostly discharged,
the Auto Idle Stop f unction is
disabled (see page ).
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IMA Battery Level Gauge
Gauges
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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BATTERY LEVEL GAUGE
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This gauge shows you the status of
the Integrated Motor Assist (IMA).
When the IMA battery is being
charged, the bottom side of the
gauge illuminates. When the IMA is
assisting the engine, the upper side
of the gauge illuminates.If the IMA battery is too hot or too
cold, the IMA system limits the IMA
battery’s output power to protect the
battery. This disables the IMA assist
and Auto Idle Stop, even though the
Battery Level Gauge may show that
the battery is well-charged.
Theref ore, if the motor assist is
f requently used, the battery
becomes hot and starts to limit its
output power.
It takes the IMA system a f ew
minutes in cold weather to normalize
the IMA battery’s output power, and
about 15 minutes in hot weather.
Charge/Assist Gauge
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IMA ASSIST GAUGE
IMA CHARGE GAUGE
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Pushandholdtherearof the
master door lock switch on the
driver’s door. You will hear a click.
Continue to hold the switch:Release the switch and, within 5
seconds, turn the ignition switch
to the ACCESSORY (I) position.
Move the shift lever to the Park
(P) position.
Turn the ignition switch to the
LOCK (0) position.
Push and hold the brake pedal,
then move the shift lever out of
the Park (P) position.
Even though your vehicle’s battery is
removed or goes dead, the system
keeps the auto door lock/unlock
setting which you selected.
Until you hear another click
(af ter about 5 seconds) to
activate
Or, until you hear two more
clicks (af ter about 10 seconds)
to activate 5.
4. 6.
3.
driver’s door unlock
feature.
all doors unlock f eature.
Door L ocks
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To replace the battery:Remove the screw at the base of
the transmitter with a small
Phillips-head screwdriver.
Separate the transmitter by prying
its middle seam with your
f ingernail. Inside the transmitter, separate
the inner cover f rom the keypad
by releasing the two tabs on the
cover.
Battery type: CR1616
If it takes several pushes on the
button to lock or unlock the doors,
replace the battery as soon as
possible.
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CONT INUED
Replacing the Transmitter
Battery
Remote Transmitter
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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SCREWBATTERY
TAB
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