2010 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID automatic transmission

If you open the driver’s door when
Auto Stop is active, the indicator will
blink and you will hear a continuous
beep. The beep will stop when you
close the door.
With the driver’s door open, you will
hear a continuous beep even if the
Auto Idle Stop f unction is
deactivated and the engine restarts.
Always turn the ignition switch to
the LOCK (0) position and remove
the key if you are getting out of the
vehicle.
The indicator blinks as a reminder
that the engine has stopped because
of the Auto Idle Stop f unction. You
cannot restart the engine with the
ignition switch when this indicator is
blinking. A uto Idle Stop Indicator
Automatic Transmission (CVT)
Driving
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AUTO IDLE STOP INDICATOR
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Ì Youshouldcheckthefollowing
items at the specif ied intervals. If
you are unsure of how to perf orm
any check, turn to the appropriate
page listed.
Engine oil level Check every
time you fill the fuel tank. See
page .
Engine coolant level Check the
radiator reserve tank every time
youfillthefueltank.Seepage .
Automatic transmission Check
the f luid level monthly. See page .
Brakes Check the f luid level
monthly. See page .
Tires Check the tire pressure
monthly. Examine the tread f or
wear and foreign objects. See page . Lights Check the operation of
the headlights, parking lights,
taillights, high-mount brake light,
turn signals, brake lights, and
license plate light monthly. See
page .
According to state and federal
regulations, f ailure to perf orm
maintenance on the items marked
with will not void your emissions
warranties. However, all
maintenance services should be
perf ormed in accordance with the
intervals indicated by the
inf ormation display. U.S. Vehicles:
245246
291
303 293
292
Maintenance Minder
Owner’s Maintenance Checks
Maintenance, replacement, or
repair of emissions control
devices and systems may be done
by any automotive repair
establishment or individual using
parts that are ‘‘certif ied’’ to EPA
standards.
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Fluid Locations
284
RADIATOR CAP
ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK
(Orange loop)
WASHER FLUID
(Blue cap) AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION (CVT)
FLUID DIPSTICK
(Yellow loop)
ENGINE COOLANT
RESERVOIR
BRAKE FLUID
(Black cap)
ENGINE OIL FILL CAP
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Specif ications
338
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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CONT INUED
....................................
Accessories .250
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .......................................
Position) .80
.............
Accessory Power Socket . 101
....................
Additives, Engine Oil . 285
.............................
Airbag (SRS) .10, 22
...
Airbags, Additional Information . 22
...
Additional Safety Precautions . 33
..........
AdvancedAirbagSystem . 27
.............................
Airbag Service .33
How the Passenger Airbag Of f ......................
Indicator Works .32
How the Side Airbag Of f ......................
Indicator Works .31
..
How the SRS Indicator Works . 31
How Your Front Airbags .........................................
Work .25
...
How Your Side Airbags Work . 29
How Your Side Curtain Airbags .........................................
Work .30
........................
SRS Components .22
..............
Air Conditioning System . 104
.......................
Air Pressure, Tires .304
......................................
Antif reeze .288 Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
...............................
Indicator .59, 268
...................................
Operation .268
..............
Anti-thef t, Audio System . 209
Anti-thef t Steering Column ..........................................
Lock .80
........................................
Armrest .95
................................
Audio System .110
.....
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking . 82
.........................
Auto Door Locking .82
.....................
Auto Door Unlocking .85
........................
Auto Idle Stop .264, 265
...
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 20
.............
Automatic Speed Control . 214
.
Automatic Transmission (CVT) . 260
..........................
Capacity,Fluid .338
...............
Checking Fluid Level . 291
.......................................
Shif ting .261
Shif t Lever Position ...............................
Indicators .260
................
Shif t Lever Positions . 261
....................
Shif t Lock Release . 263Battery
Charging System ...........................
Indicator .62, 324
............................
Jump Starting .319
..............................
Maintenance .309
............................
Specif ications .339
..............................
Bef ore Driving .241
....................................
Belts,Seat .9,19
...........................
Beverage Holder .101
Brakes ...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 268
.............
Break-in, New Linings . 242
....................
Bulb Replacement .296
...........................................
Fluid .292
...................
Pad Wear Indicator . 268
.........................................
Parking .99
...........
System Indicator . 58,63,326
.............................
Braking System .267
.................
Break-in, New Vehicle . 242
..
Brightness Control, Instruments . 75
Index
A B
INDEX
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Bulb Replacement..........................
Back-up Lights .297
.....................
Brake Lights .296, 297
........
Front Side Marker Lights . 295
...........
Front Turn Signal Light . 295
.................................
Headlights .293
..........................
Parking Lights .295
.........
Rear Side Marker Lights . 296
..........
Rear Turn Signal Lights . 296
............................
Specif ications .339
..............................
Bulbs, Halogen .293
.........................................
Card, PC .170
............................
Capacities Chart .338
.............
Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 52
.............................
Carrying Cargo .252
.............
CAUTION, Explanation of . iii
..................................
Ceiling Light .102
........................
Certif ication Label .336
............................................
Chains .308
....................
Changing a Flat Tire .313
Changing Oil ........................................
How to .286
......................................
When to .277 ...
Charging System Indicator . 62,324
..............
Check Fuel Cap Indicator . 69
............
Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 258
.....................................
Child Saf ety .34
Child Seats .............
LATCH Anchor System . 43
.............................
Lower Anchor .43
............................
Tether Anchor .47
..................
Childproof Door Locks . 82
....................
Cleaning the Wheels .303
.........................
Clock, Setting the .212
........................
CO in the Exhaust .345
............
Cold Weather, Starting in . 259
..............................
Compact Spare .312
.............
Controls, Instruments and . 55
Coolant ........................................
Adding .288
....................................
Checking .246
.........................
Proper Solution .288
...................
Temperature Gauge . 66
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System .345
............
Cruise Control Operation . 214
....
Customer Service Inf ormation . 352...............
DANGER, Explanation of . iii
...................................
Dashboard .3, 56
................
Daytime Running Lights . 75
............
Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 354
........................
Def og and Def rost .108
................
Def ogger, Rear Window . 76
..............
Def rosting the Windows . 108
....................................
Dimensions .338
...............
Dimming the Headlights . 74
Dipstick ..........
Automatic Transmission . 291
..................................
Engine Oil .245
..........................
Directional Signals .74
Disc Brake Pad Wear ...................................
Indicators .268
............................
Disc Player .121, 160
..................
Display Change Button . 66
.....................
Disposal of Used Oil .288
Doors .
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking . 82
.....................
Auto Door Locking .82
.................
Auto Door Unlocking . 85
..............
Locking and Unlocking . 81
......................
Power Door Locks .81
Index
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CONT INUED
........
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 340
...........
Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
...........................................
Driving .257
....................................
Economy .247
..................
Dust and Pollen Filter . 300
..............................
Economy, Fuel .247
............
Emergencies on the Road . 311
.............
Battery, Jump Starting . 319
...........
Brake System Indicator . 326
................
Changing a Flat Tire . 313
.....
Charging System Indicator . 324
..................
Checking the Fuses . 328
Low Oil Pressure ...........................
Indicator .62, 323
Malf unction Indicator ................................
Lamp .62, 325
..................
Overheated Engine . 321
...........................
Emergency Brake .99
......................
Emergency Flashers .76
......................
Emergency Towing .333
............
Emergency Trunk Opener . 88
.......................
Emissions Controls .345
........................
Emissions Testing .348 Engine
....
Coolant Temperature Gauge . 66
..............
Engine Speed Limiter . 262
Malf unction Indicator ................................
Lamp .62, 325
........
Oil Pressure Indicator . 62,323
..............
Oil, What Kind to Use . 285
...............................
Overheating .321
............................
Specif ications .338
.......................................
Starting .259
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls . 345
...............................
Exhaust Fumes .52
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by .17
...................................
Fan, Interior .105
.........................................
Features .103
....................
Filling the Fuel Tank . 243
Filters .........................
Dust and Pollen .300
...............................................
Oil .286
.............
Flashers, Hazard Warning . 76
...................
Flat Tire, Changing a . 313Fluids
..........
Automatic Transmission . 291
..........................................
Brake .292
..................
Windshield Washer . 290
FM Stereo Radio ...................................
Reception .204
..........................
Four-way Flashers .76
............................
Front Airbags .10, 22
.................................................
Fuel .242
......................
Fill Door and Cap .243
...........................................
Gauge .67
................
Octane Requirement . 242
...............................
Oxygenated .242
........................
Reserve Indicator .61
........................
Tank, Filling the .243
.....................
Fuses, Checking the .328
...............
Gas Mileage, Improving . 247
Index
F
E
G
INDEX
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..................................................
Keys .78
.........................................
Gasoline .242
...............
Fuel Reserve Indicator . 61
...........................................
Gauge .67
................
Octane Requirement . 242
........................
Tank, Filling the .243
................
Gas Station Procedures . 243
Gauges ...
Engine Coolant Temperature . 66
...............................................
Fuel .67
............
Gearshif t Lever Positions . 260
..........
Automatic Transmission . 260
......................................
Glove Box .101
.............
Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 293
..............
Hazard Warning Flashers . 76
Headlights ........................................
Aiming .293
............
Daytime Running Lights . 75
..................
High Beam Indicator . 60
........................
Reminder Beeper .74
........
Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 293
...................................
Turning on .74
..............................
Head Restraints .92
...............................
Heated Mirrors .99 ...................................
Heaters, Seat .96
.............
High Altitude, Starting at . 259
.................
High-Low Beam Switch . 74
.......................
Hood, Opening the .244
..................................................
Horn .72
...
Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 336
Ignition ..............................................
Keys .78
...........................................
Switch .80
............
Timing Control System . 346
.........
Important Safety Precautions . 6
.........
Indicators, Instrument Panel . 58
...............................
Inf ant Restraint .39
Inf ant Seats ......
LATCH Anchorage System . 43
...........................
Lower Anchors .43
...........................
Tether Anchors .47
.....
Inf lation, Recommended Tire . 304
...................................
Pressures .304
........................
Inf ormation Display .65
...................................
Inside Mirror .98
.............................
Inspection, Tire .305
............................
Instrument Panel .57 ................
Instrument Panel Lights . 58
........
Instrument Panel Brightness . 75
...............................
Interior Lights .102
........................................
Introduction .i
.......................................
iPod
. 130, 183
.................
Jacking up the Vehicle . 313
.......................................
Jack, Tire .313
................................
Jump Starting .319
.......................
Label, Certif ication .336
.................
Lane Change, Signaling . 74
..................
Lap/Shoulder Belts . 15,19
...........
LATCH Anchorage System . 43
Index
I
H J
K
L
IV
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