2008 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID dimensions

A summary of the inf ormation you
need when you pull up to the f uel
pump.
How to order manuals and other
technical literature.
A convenient ref erence to the
sections in this manual.
Explains the purpose of each
instrument panel indicator and gauge,
and how to use the controls on the
dashboard and steering column.
A quick ref erence to the main
controls in your vehicle.
How to operate the heating and air
conditioning system, the audio
system, and other convenience
f eatures. What gasoline to use, how to break-
in your new vehicle, and how to load
luggage and other cargo.
The proper way to start the engine,
shif t the transmission, and park.
A summary of the warranties
covering your new vehicle, and how
to contact us for any reason. Refer to
your warranty manual f or detailed
inf ormation.
The maintenance minder shows you
when you need to take your vehicle
to the dealer for maintenance service.
There is also a list of things to check
and instructions on how to check
them.
ID numbers, dimensions, capacities,
and technical information.
This section covers several problems
motorists sometimes experience,
and details how to handle them.
Important inf ormation about the
proper use and care of your vehicle’s
seat belts, an overview of the
supplemental restraint system, and
valuable inf ormation on how to
protect children with child restraints.
Overview of Contents
Contents
Your Vehicle at a Glance
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
Instruments and Controls
Features Bef ore Driving
Driving
Maintenance
Warranty and Customer
Relations
(U.S. and Canada only)
Authorized Manuals
(U.S. only)
Index
Service Inf ormation Summary
T echnical Inf ormation
T aking Care of the Unexpected
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Thediagramsinthissectiongive
you the dimensions and capacities of
your vehicle and the locations of the
identif ication numbers. It also
includes inf ormation you should
know about your vehicle’s tires and
emissions control systems.
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Identif ication Numbers .266
................................
Specif ications .268
DOT Tire Quality Grading
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(U.S. Vehicles) .270
Unif orm Tire Quality ..................................
Grading .270
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Treadwear .270
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Traction .270
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Temperature .271
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Tire Labeling .271
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) Required Federal ............................
Explanation .273 .......................
Emissions Controls .275
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The Clean Air Act .275
Crankcase Emissions Control
....................................
System .275
Evaporative Emissions Control ....................................
System .275
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor ................................
Recovery .275
...
Exhaust Emissions Controls .276
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PGM-FI System .276
Ignition Timing Control
................................
System .276
Exhaust Gas Recirculation ...................
(EGR) System .276
Three Way Catalytic ...........................
Converter .276
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Replacement Parts .276
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Three Way Catalytic Converter .277
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Emissions Testing .278
T echnical Inf ormation
Technical Inf ormation
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Specif ications
268
Dimensions
Weights
Engine
Seating CapacitiesCapacities
176.7 in (4,489 mm)
69.0 in (1,752 mm)
56.3 in (1,430 mm)
106.3 in (2,700 mm)
59.1 in (1,501 mm)
60.2 in (1,529 mm)
Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase
Track
Gross vehicle weight rating See the certification label attached
to the driver’s doorjamb. 3.0 US qt (2.8
)
5.4 US qt (5.1)
1.255 US gal (4.75
)
1.59 US gal (6.0)
3.4 US qt (3.2
)
3.2 US qt (3.0)
4.0 US qt (3.8)
12.3 US gal (46.6
)
Type
BorexStroke
Displacement
Compression ratio
Spark plugs SK20HPR-L11
ILFR6J-11K10.8
82 cu-in (1,339 cm
)
2.87 x 3.15 in (73.0 x 80.0 mm)
Water cooled 4-stroke SOHC i-VTEC
gasoline engine with Hybrid Electric
Total
Front
Rear
5
2
3Fuel tank
Engine
coolant
Engine oil
Automatic
transmission
fluid
Windshield
washer
reservoir
Excluding the oil remaining in the engine
Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the
engine
Reserve tank capacity: 0.11 US gal (0.4
)
2.6 US qt (2.5
)
4.8 US qt (4.5)
Front
Rear
Approx.
1:
2:
(NGK) (DENSO) Change
Total
Change
Including filter
Without filter
Total
Change
Total
U.S. Vehicles
Canada Vehicles
1
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Bulb Replacement..........................
Back-up Lights .227
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Brake Lights .226,227
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Front Side Marker Lights .225
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Front Turn Signal Light .225
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Headlights .223
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Parking Lights .225
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Rear Side Marker Lights .226
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Rear Turn Signal Lights .226
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Specif ications .269
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Bulbs, Halogen .223
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Card, PC .149
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Capacities Chart .268
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard .52
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Carrying Cargo .184
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CAUTION, Explanation of .iii
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CD Player .120
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Ceiling Light .100
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Certif ication Label .266
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Chains .238
....................
Changing a Flat Tire .243
Changing Oil
........................................
How to .216 ......................................
When to .207
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Charging System Indicator .62,254
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Check Fuel Cap Indicator .68
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving .190
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Child Saf ety .34
Child Seats
.............
LATCH Anchor System .43
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Lower Anchor .43
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Tether Anchor .47
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Childproof Door Locks .81
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Cleaning the Wheels .233
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Clock, Setting the .168
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CO in the Exhaust .275
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Cold Weather, Starting in .191
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Compact Spare .242
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Controls, Instruments and .55
Coolant
........................................
Adding .218
....................................
Checking .178
.........................
Proper Solution .218
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Temperature Gauge .65
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System .275
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Cruise Control Operation .170
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Customer Service Inf ormation .280 ...............
DANGER, Explanation of .iii
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Dashboard .3,56
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Daytime Running Lights .74
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety .282
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Def og and Def rost .106
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Def ogger, Rear Window .75
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Def rosting the Windows .106
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Dimensions .268
...............
Dimming the Headlights .73
Dipstick
..........
Automatic Transmission .221
..................................
Engine Oil .177
..........................
Directional Signals .73
Disc Brake Pad Wear
...................................
Indicators .200
.....................................
Disc Player .120
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Display Change Button .64
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Disposal of Used Oil .218
Doors
.
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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Locking and Unlocking .80
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Power Door Locks .80
Index
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TransmissionChecking Fluid Level, ..............................
Automatic .221
..................
Fluid Selection .221,222
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Identif ication Number .267
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Shif ting the Automatic .192
.....................................
Treadwear .270
.......................................
Trip Meter .66
................................................
Trunk .87
........................................
Opening .87
...................
Open Monitor Light .60
....................................
Turn Signals .73
Unexpected, Taking Care
..........................................
of the .241
....
Unif orm Tire Quality Grading .270
........................
Unleaded Gasoline .174
.......
Used Oil, How to Dispose of .218
..................................
Vanity Mirror .98
.................
Vehicle Capacity Load .185
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Vehicle Dimensions .268 ....
Vehicle Identif ication Number .266
.............................
Vehicle Storage .240
.....................................
Ventilation .105
.................................................
VIN .266
..................................
Viscosity, Oil .215
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WARNING, Explanation of .iii
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Warning Labels, Location of .53
....................
Warranty Coverages .281
Washer, Windshield
........
Checking the Fluid Level .220
.......................................
Indicator .61
.....................................
Operation .72
Wheels ...............
Adjusting the Steering .76
............
Alignment and Balance .236
.....................................
Cleaning .233
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Compact Spare .242
...............................
Nut Wrench .243
Windows ..................
Operating the Power .94
...........................
Rear, Def ogger .75
Windshield .......................................
Cleaning .72 ...................................
Def roster .106
.......................................
Washers .72
Wipers, Windshield
.......................
Changing Blades .230
.....................................
Operation .72
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Worn Tires .233
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Wrecker, Emergency Towing .263
Index
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