2008 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID high beam

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Î The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Dif f erences f or the Canadian models are noted in the text.If equipped
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Instrument Panel
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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(P.30,59)
TRUNK-OPEN
INDICATOR
DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS
INDICATOR LIGHTS ON
INDICATOR
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM
INDICATOR
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
SYSTEM INDICATOR SIDE AIRBAG OFF
INDICATOR
(P.60)
(P.60)
HIGH BEAM
INDICATOR
(P.60)
(P.60)
CRUISE MAIN
INDICATOR (P.61)
CRUISE CONTROL
INDICATOR (P.61)
CHARGING SYSTEM
INDICATOR LOW OIL PRESSURE
INDICATOR
IMA SYSTEM INDICATOR
(P.62)
AUTO IDLE STOP INDICATOR SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR LOW FUEL INDICATOR (P.61)
(P.62)
DOOR-OPEN INDICATOR
(P.60)
BRAKE SYSTEM
INDICATOR (AMBER)
(P.63)
ELECTRIC POWER
STEERING (EPS)
INDICATOR (P.63)
PARKING BRAKE AND
BRAKE SYSTEM
INDICATOR (RED)
MAINTENANCE MINDER
INDICATOR (P.61)
SEAT BELT REMINDER
INDICATOR (P.18,58)
(P.59)
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM
(ABS) INDICATOR
LOW TIRE PRESSURE
INDICATOR (P.60)
(P.62,253)
(P.62,254)
(P.59)
(P.62,196,197) (P.30,58)(P.58,256)
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING
SYSTEM (TPMS) INDICATOR (P.61)
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR
LAMP
(P.62,255)
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If this indicator comes on when the
ignition switch is turned to the ON
(II) position and the parking brake is
released, it means there is a problem
in the circuit. Have your vehicle
checked by your dealer.
This indicator comes on with the
high beam headlights. For more
inf ormation, see page .
This indicator also comes on with
reduced brightness when the
daytime running lights (DRL) are on
(see page ).This indicator reminds you that the
exterior lights are on. It comes on
when the light switch is in either the
or position. If you turn the
ignition switch to the ACCESSORY
(I) or the LOCK (0) position without
turning of f the light switch, this
indicator will remain on. A reminder
chime will also sound when you open
the driver’s door and remove the key
from the ignition switch.
This indicator comes on if the trunk
lid is not closed tightly.
This indicator comes on if any door
is not closed tightly. This indicator normally comes on f or
a f ew seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position.
If it comes on while driving, it
indicates that one or more of your
vehicle’s tires are signif icantly low
on pressure.
If this happens, pull to the side of the
road when it is safe, check which tire
has lost the pressure, and determine
the cause. If it is because of a flat tire,
replace the flat tire with the compact
spare (see page ), and have the
f lat tire repaired as soon as possible.
If two or more tires are underinf lated,
call a professional towing service
(see page ). For more
inf ormation, see page .
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263242U.S. models only
Instrument Panel Indicators
‘‘Daytime Running
Lights’’ Indicator
High Beam Indicator Lights On Indicator
Trunk-open Indicator
Door-open IndicatorLow Tire Pressure
Indicator
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Push down on the
lever to signal a lef t turn and up to
signal a right turn. To signal a lane
change, push lightly on the lever,
and hold it. The lever will return to
center when you release it or
complete a turn.
Turning the switch to
the ‘‘ ’’ position turns on the
parking lights, taillights, instrument
panel lights, side-marker lights, and
rear license plate lights.
Turn signal
Of f
Parking and interior lights
Headlights
High beams
Flashhighbeams Turning the switch to the ‘‘ ’’
position turns on the headlights. If you leave the lights on with the
key removed f rom the ignition
switch, you will hear a reminder
chime when you open the driver’s
door.
When the light switch is in the
‘‘ ’’ or ‘‘ ’’ position, the
lights on indicator comes on as a
reminder. This indicator stays on if
you leave the light switch on and
turn the ignition switch to the
ACCESSORY (I) or the LOCK (0)
position. Push the lever
f orward and the high beam indicator
will come on (see page ). Pull it
back to return to low beams.
To f lash the high beams, pull the
lever back lightly, then release it.
The high beams will stay on as long
as you hold the lever back.
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Turn Signal
Headlights
High Beams
Turn Signals and Headlights
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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The buttons under the lef t side vent
control the brightness of the
instrument panel. Push the or
button to adjust the brightness.
Separate adjustments can be made
when the headlights are on and of f .
With the headlight switch of f or
position, the high beam
headlights come on with reduced
brightness when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position and release the parking
brake. They remain on until you turn
the ignition switch of f , even if you
set the parking brake.
The headlights revert to normal
operation when you turn them on
with the switch. To reduce glare at night, the
instrument panel illumination dims
when you turn the light switch to the
or position.
There are six brightness levels.
When you push either button, the
inf ormation display indicates the
current level. You will hear a tone when you reach the maximum or
minimum brightness. The display
returns to the odometer 5 seconds
af ter you stop adjusting the
brightness.
The center of each meter (upper and
lower) illuminates with reduced
brightness when you unlock and
open the driver’s door, and then goes
back to the selected brightness when
you turn the ignition switch to the
ON (II) position.
If you insert the key but do not turn
the ignition switch to the ON (II)
position, the illumination turns of f in
about 10 seconds.
Daytime Running L ights Instrument Panel Brightness
Headlights, Instrument Panel Brightness
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INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS
CONTROL BUTTONS
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CONT INUED
Your vehicle has halogen headlight
bulbs. When replacing a bulb, handle
it by its base, and protect the glass
f rom contact with your skin or hard
objects. If you touch the glass, clean
it with denatured alcohol and a clean
cloth.To change a bulb on the lef t side,
remove the coolant tube f rom the
two clips.
Openthehood. Removethereservetankfromitsholder by pulling it straight up.
Theheadlightswereproperlyaimed
when your vehicle was new. If you
regularly carry heavy items in the
trunk, readjustment may be required.
Adjustmentsshouldbedonebyyour
dealer or other qualif ied technician.
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Headlight A iming
Replacing a Headlight Bulb
Lights
High Beam Headlight
Maint enance
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COOLANT TUBE
CLIP
CLIP HOLDER
Halogen headlight bulbs get very hot
when lit. Oil, perspiration, or a scratch
on the glass can cause the bulb to
overheat and shatter.
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No. No. No.
Circuits Protected Circuits Protected
Circuits Protected
Amps. Amps. Amps.
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3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16 17
18
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20
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24
25
26
27
28
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30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
ODS
MET ER
SRS
Right Headlight High Beam
Left Headlight High Beam
Small (Interior)
Small (Exterior)
Right Headlight Low Beam Left Headlight Low Beam
Headlight High Main
Small (Main)
Not Used
Headlight Low Main
(HAC)
STS
Not Used
Door Lock
Driver’s Power Window
Not Used
Rear ACC Socket
ACC
Passenger’s Power Window
Not Used
Right Rear Power Window
Left Rear Power Window
Not Used
ACC Radio
HAC
Daytime Running Light
Wiper
Power Window
Fuel Pump
IG1 ACG
ABS Unit
Not Used
Not Used
TPMS
Not Used
7.5 A
15 A
10 A
7.5 A
7.5 A 7.5 A
7.5 A
10 A
10 A
10 A
7.5 A
7.5 A 10 A 10 A
20 A
15 A
20 A
(7.5 A)
(7.5 A)
20 A
20 A
(15 A) 15 A
20 A
20 A
20 A
7.5 A 10 A
7.5 A 30 A
: If equipped
Fuse Locations
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INTERIOR FUSE BOX
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Gauges...
Engine Coolant Temperature .65
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Fuel .66
Gearshif t Lever Positions ..........
Automatic Transmission .192
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Glove Box .99
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Halogen Headlight Bulbs .223
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Hazard Warning Flashers .75
Headlights
........................................
Aiming .223
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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 .223
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Turning on .73
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Head Restraints .91
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Heated Mirrors .96
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High Altitude, Starting at .191
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High-Low Beam Switch .73
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Hood, Opening the .176
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Horn .71 ...
Identif ication Number, Vehicle .266
Ignition
..............................................
Keys .77
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Switch .79
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Timing Control System .276
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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 .234
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Pressures .234
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Inf ormation Display .64
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Inside Mirror .95
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Inspection, Tire .235
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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 .100
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Introduction .i .................
Jacking up the Vehicle .243
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Jack, Tire .243
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Jump Starting .249
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Keys .77
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Label, Certif ication .266
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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
....................
Bulb Replacement .223
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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 .185
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) .79
Index
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