2008 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID warning

Calif ornia Proposition 65 WarningThis product contains or emits chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth
def ects or other reproductive harm.
Event Data Recorders
This data belongs to the vehicle owner and may not be accessed by anyone else
except as legally required or with the permission of the vehicle owner.
Service Diagnostic Recorders
This vehicle is equipped with service-related devices that record inf ormation about powertrain perf ormance. The data
can be used to verif y emissions law requirements and/or help technicians diagnose and solve service problems. It may
also be combined with data f rom other sources f or research purposes, but it remains conf idential.
Introduction
WARNING:
This vehicle is equipped with one or more devices commonly ref erred to as event data recorders. These
devices record f ront seat belt use, f ront passenger seat occupancy, airbag deployment data, and the f ailure
of any airbag system component.
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To help you make inf ormed
decisions about saf ety, we have
provided operating procedures and
other inf ormation on labels and in
this manual. This inf ormation alerts
you to potential hazards that could
hurt you or others.
You will f ind this important saf ety inf ormation in a variety of f orms,
including:
preceded by a saf ety alert symbol and one of
three signal words: , , or .
These signal words mean:
such as Important Saf ety Reminders or Important
Safety Precautions.
such as Driver and Passenger Safety.
This entire book is f illed with important saf ety inf ormation please read it
caref ully.
Your safety, and the safety of others,
is very important. And operating this
vehicle safely is an important
responsibility.
Of course, it is not practical or
possible to warn you about all the
hazards associated with operating or
maintaining your vehicle. You must
use your own good judgement.
on the vehicle.
how to use this vehicle correctly and safely.
Saf ety Messages
Saf ety Headings
Saf ety Section
Saf ety L abels
Instructions
AFewWordsAboutSafety
DANGER WARNING CAUTION
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You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY
HURT if you don’t follow instructions.
You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY
HURT if you don’t follow instructions.
You CAN be HURT if you don’t follow
instructions.
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Only on vehicles equipped with navigation system. Ref er to the navigation system manual.
To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.
Canadian model only
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Your Vehicle at a Glance
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WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS
CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS
(P.74)
(P.73)
INSTRUMENT PANEL
BRIGHTNESS BUTTONS (P.72)
DISPLAY CHANGE
BUTTON
(P.65)
SEL/RESET
BUTTON
(P.64)
REMOTE AUDIO
CONTROLS
HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE
STEERING WHEEL
ADJUSTMENT PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF
INDICATOR
(P.31)
HAZARD WARNING BUTTON
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER
(P.75)
HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNAL
(P.167)
VOICE CONTROL
SWITCHES
(P.176) (P.76) (P.96)
HEATED MIRRORS
(P.75)
HORN
Vehicle with navigation system is shown (P.170)
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You’ll f ind many saf ety
recommendations throughout this
section, and throughout this manual.
Therecommendationsonthispage
are the ones we consider to be the
most important.
A seat belt is your best protection in
all types of collisions. Airbags are
designed to supplement seat belts,
not replace them. So even though
your vehicle is equipped with airbags,
make sure you and your passengers
always wear your seat belts, and
wear them properly (see page ).
Alcohol and driving don’t mix. Even
one drink can reduce your ability to
respond to changing conditions, and
your reaction time gets worse withevery additional drink. So don’t drink
and drive, and don’t let your f riends
drink and drive, either.
Excessive speed is a major f actor in
crash injuries and deaths. Generally,
the higher the speed, the greater the
risk, but serious injuries can also
occur at lower speeds. Never drive
f aster than is saf e f or current
conditions, regardless of the
maximum speed posted.
While airbags can save lives, they
can cause serious or fatal injuries to
occupants who sit too close to them,
or are not properly restrained.
Inf ants, young children, and short
adults are at the greatest risk. Be
sure to f ollow all instructions and
warnings in this manual.
Children age 12 and under should
ride properly restrained in a back
seat, not the front seat. Infants and
smallchildrenshouldberestrained
in a child seat. Larger children
should use a booster seat and a lap/
shoulder belt until they can use the
belt properly without a booster seat
(see pages ).
Having a tire blowout or a
mechanical f ailure can be extremely
hazardous. To reduce the possibility
of such problems, check your tire
pressures and condition f requently,
and perform all regularly scheduled
maintenance (see page ).
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Important Saf ety Precautions
Always Wear Your Seat Belt Control Your Speed
K eep Your Vehicle in Saf e
Condition
Don’t Drink and Drive
Be Aware of Airbag Hazards
Restrain All Children
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To remind you of the passenger’s
f ront airbag hazards, and that
children must be properly restrained
in a back seat, your vehicle has
warninglabelsonthedashboard
(U.S. models) and on the f ront visors.
Please read and follow the
instructions on these labels.
Canadian Models
U.S. Models
Protecting Children General Guidelines
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SUN VISORS DASHBOARD
SUN VISORS
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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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This indicator comes on f or 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 inf ormation, see page .
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 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 f unction. For more
inf ormation, see page .This indicator comes on brief ly when
you turn the ignition switch to the
ON (II) position. It will then go of f 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 f uel system will be
disabled (see page ).
The lef t or right turn signal indicator
blinks when you signal a lane change
or turn. If an indicator does not blink
or blinks rapidly, it usually means
one of the turn signal bulbs is
burned out (see pages and ).
Replace the bulb as soon as possible,
since other drivers cannot see that
you are signaling.
When you press the hazard warning
button, both turn signal indicators
and all turn signals on the outside of
the vehicle f lash.
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Instrument Panel Indicators
Side Airbag Of f
Indicator
Anti-lock Brake System
(A BS) Indicator Immobilizer System
Indicator
Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.
Canadian model only
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Controls Near the Steering Wheel
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER
(P.31)
PASSENGER AIRBAG
OFF INDICATOR
(P.75)
CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS (P.96)
HEATED MIRRORS
HAZARD WARNING
BUTTON
SEL/RESET BUTTON
DISPLAY CHANGE BUTTON
(P.65)
REMOTE AUDIO CONTROLS (P.74)
(P.64) (P.73)
INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS
HOOD RELEASE HANDLE WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS
(P.72)
STEERING WHEEL
ADJUSTMENT
HEADLIGHTS/TURN
SIGNAL
(P.167)
(P.176)
VOICE CONTROL
SWITCHES HORN
(P.76)
Vehicle with navigation system is shown. (P.170)(P.75)
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