2009 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID transmission

Diagnosing why the engine won’t
start f alls into two areas, depending
on what you hear when you turn the
ignition switch to the START (III)
position:If the headlights dim noticeably or
go out when you try to start the
engine, either the battery is
discharged or the connections are
corroded. Check the condition of
the 12 volt battery and terminal
connections (see page ). You
canthentryjumpstartingthe
vehicle from a booster battery
(see page ).
You hear nothing, or almost
nothing. The engine’s starter
motor does not operate at all, or
operates very slowly.
You can hear the starter motor
operating normally, or the starter
motor sounds like it is spinning
f aster than normal, but the engine
does not start up and run.
When you turn the ignition switch to
the START (III) position, you do not
hear the normal noise of the engine
trying to start. You may hear a
clicking sound, a series of clicks, or
nothing at all.
Check these things:
Check the transmission interlock.
The transmission must be in Park
or neutral or the starter will not
operate. Turn the ignition switch to the
START (III) position. If the
headlights do not dim, check the
condition of the f uses. If the f uses
areOK,thereisprobably
something wrong with the
electrical circuit f or the ignition
switch or starter motor. You will
need a qualif ied technician to
determine the problem. See
on page .
Turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position. Turn on the
headlights, and check their
brightness. If the headlights are
very dim or do not come on at all,
the battery is discharged. See on page .331 345
321
331
Nothing Happens or the Starter
Motor Operates Very Slowly
Emergency T owing
Jump Starting
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Although this seems like a simple
procedure, you should take several
precautions.
To jump start your vehicle:
The numbers in the illustration show
you the order to connect the jumper
cables.
Connect one jumper cable to the
positive ( ) terminal on your
battery. Connect the other end to
the positive ( ) terminal on the
booster battery.
You cannot start your vehicle by
pushing or pulling it.
Open the hood, and check the
physical condition of the 12 volt
battery.
Turn of f all electrical accessories:
heater, A/C, climate control, audio
system, lights, etc. Put the
transmission in Park, and set the
parking brake.
1.
2.
3.
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BOOSTER BATTERY
A battery can explode if you do
not follow the correct procedure,
seriously injuring anyone
nearby.
Keep all sparks, open flames,
and smoking materials away
from the battery.
If a battery sits in extreme cold, the
electrolyte inside can f reeze.
Attempting to jump start with a f rozen
battery can cause it to rupture.
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The reading on the vehicle’s
temperature gauge should stay in
the midrange. If it climbs to the red
mark, you should determine the
reason (hot day, driving up a steep
hill, etc.).
When the current f uel mileage is
shownonthedisplay,the
temperature gauge will interrupt on
the display and blink for several
times if the coolant temperature
rises to 224°F (118°C) or more. At
the same time, the beeper sounds
once.
If your vehicle overheats, you should
take immediate action. The only
indicationmaybethetemperature
gauge climbing to or above the red
mark. Or you may see steam or
spray coming f rom under the hood.
If you see steam and/or spray
coming f rom under the hood, turn
of f the engine. Wait until you see
no more signs of steam or spray,
then open the hood.
If you do not see steam or spray,
leave the engine running, and
watch the temperature gauge. If
the high heat is due to overloading,
the engine should start to cool
down almost immediately. If it
does, wait until the temperature
gauge reading comes down to the
midpoint, then continue driving.
If the temperature gauge stays at
the red mark, turn of f the engine.
Saf ely pull to the side of the road.
Put the transmission in Park, and
set the parking brake. Turn of f all
accessories, and turn on the
hazard warning lights.
1.
2.
3.
4.
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Steam and spray from an
overheated engine can
seriously scald you.
Do not open the hood if steam
is coming out.
Driving with the temperature gauge
reading at the red mark can cause
serious damage to your engine.
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If , due to damage, your vehicle must
be towed with the f ront wheels on
the ground, do this:
With the f ront wheels on the ground,
it is best to tow the vehicle no farther
than 50 miles (80 km), and keep the
speedbelow35mph(55km/h).
If your vehicle needs to be towed,
call a prof essional towing service or
organization. Never tow your vehicle
with just a rope or chain. It is very
dangerous.
Therearetwowaystotowyour
vehicle:
The tow
truck uses two pivoting arms that go
under the tires (f ront) and lif t them
of f the ground. The other two tires
remain on the ground. The operator
loads your vehicle on the back of a
truck. Start the engine.
Press on the brake pedal. Move
the shif t lever through all its
positions.
Shif t to D position f or 5 seconds,
then to N.
Turn of f the engine.
Release the parking brake.
Leave the ignition switch in the
ACCESSORY (I) position so the
steering wheel does not lock.
Wheel-lif t Equipment
Flat -bed Equipment
T his is an
acceptable way to tow your
vehicle. T his is the best way to
transport your vehicle.
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Improper towing preparation will
damage the transmission. Follow the
above procedure exactly. If you cannot
shif t the transmission or start the
engine, your vehicle must be
transported with the f ront wheels of f
the ground.
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The engine number is stamped into
the engine block.
The transmission number is on a
label on top of the transmission.
The IMA Motor Number is stamped
on the motor housing.
Identif ication Numbers
Technical Inf ormation
349
ENGINE NUMBER
IMA MOTOR
NUMBER TRANSMISSION NUMBER
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Specif ications
350
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
2
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Accessories .263
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key
.......................................
Position) .80
.............
Accessory Power Socket .101
....................
Additives, Engine Oil .297
...............................
Airbag (SRS) .9,21
...
Airbags, Additional Information .21
...
Additional Safety Precautions .32
..........
AdvancedAirbagSystem .26
.............................
Airbag Service .32
How the Passenger Airbag Of f ......................
Indicator Works .31
How the Side Airbag Of f ......................
Indicator Works .30
..
How the SRS Indicator Works .30
How Your Front Airbags
.........................................
Work .24
...
How Your Side Airbags Work .28
How Your Side Curtain Airbags
.........................................
Work .29
........................
SRS Components .21
..............
Air Conditioning System .104
.......................
Air Pressure, Tires .315
......................................
Antif reeze .300Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
...............................
Indicator .59,280
...................................
Operation .280
..............
Anti-thef t, Audio System .209
Anti-thef t Steering Column
..........................................
Lock .80
........................................
Armrest .95
................................
Audio System .110
.....
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .83
.........................
Auto Door Locking .82
.....................
Auto Door Unlocking .85
........................
Auto Idle Stop .276,277
...
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners .19
.............
Automatic Speed Control .214
.
Automatic Transmission (CVT) .272
..........................
Capacity,Fluid .350
...............
Checking Fluid Level .303
.......................................
Shif ting .273
Shif t Lever Position ...............................
Indicators .272
................
Shif t Lever Positions .273
....................
Shif t Lock Release .275 Battery
Charging System ...........................
Indicator .62,336
............................
Jump Starting .331
..............................
Maintenance .321
............................
Specif ications .350
..............................
Bef ore Driving .253
....................................
Belts,Seat .8,18
...........................
Beverage Holder .100
Brakes ...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) .280
.............
Break-in, New Linings .254
....................
Bulb Replacement .308
...........................................
Fluid .304
...................
Pad Wear Indicator .280
.........................................
Parking .99
...........
System Indicator .58,63,338
.............................
Braking System .279
.................
Break-in, New Vehicle .254
..
Brightness Control, Instruments .75
Index
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INDEX
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Bulb Replacement..........................
Back-up Lights .309
.....................
Brake Lights .308,309
........
Front Side Marker Lights .307
...........
Front Turn Signal Light .307
.................................
Headlights .305
..........................
Parking Lights .307
.........
Rear Side Marker Lights .308
..........
Rear Turn Signal Lights .308
............................
Specif ications .351
..............................
Bulbs, Halogen .305
.........................................
Card, PC .170
............................
Capacities Chart .350
.............
Carbon Monoxide Hazard .52
.............................
Carrying Cargo .264
.............
CAUTION, Explanation of .iii
..................................
Ceiling Light .102
........................
Certif ication Label .348
............................................
Chains .320
....................
Changing a Flat Tire .325
Changing Oil ........................................
How to .298
......................................
When to .289 ...
Charging System Indicator .62,336
..............
Check Fuel Cap Indicator .69
............
Checklist, Bef ore Driving .270
.....................................
Child Saf ety .34
Child Seats .............
LATCH Anchor System .43
.............................
Lower Anchor .43
............................
Tether Anchor .47
..................
Childproof Door Locks .82
....................
Cleaning the Wheels .315
.........................
Clock, Setting the .212
........................
CO in the Exhaust .357
............
Cold Weather, Starting in .271
..............................
Compact Spare .324
.............
Controls, Instruments and .55
Coolant
........................................
Adding .300
....................................
Checking .258
.........................
Proper Solution .300
...................
Temperature Gauge .66
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System .357
............
Cruise Control Operation .214
....
Customer Service Inf ormation .364 ...............
DANGER, Explanation of .iii
...................................
Dashboard .3,56
................
Daytime Running Lights .75
............
Def ects, Reporting Saf ety .366
........................
Def og and Def rost .108
................
Def ogger, Rear Window .76
..............
Def rosting the Windows .108
....................................
Dimensions .350
...............
Dimming the Headlights .74
Dipstick
..........
Automatic Transmission .303
..................................
Engine Oil .257
..........................
Directional Signals .74
Disc Brake Pad Wear ...................................
Indicators .280
............................
Disc Player .122,160
..................
Display Change Button .66
.....................
Disposal of Used Oil .300
Doors .
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .82
.....................
Auto Door Locking .82
.................
Auto Door Unlocking .85
..............
Locking and Unlocking .81
......................
Power Door Locks .81
Index
C D
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