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(seat belts, SRS, and child protection)(f luid capacities and tire pressures)
(main controls)
(indicators, gauges, dashboard, and steering column)
(climate control, audio, steering wheel, security, and cruise control ) (fuel, vehicle break-in, and cargo loading)
(engine and transmission operation) (minder, f luid checking, minor services, and vehicle storage) (f lat tire, jump starting, overheating, and f uses)
(vehicle specif ications, tires, and emissions controls) (warranty and contact inf ormation)
(how to order)
Contents
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Driver and Passenger Saf ety .5
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Index .I
Service Inf ormation Summary ........................................................................\
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Your Vehicle at a Glance .3
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Instruments and Controls .55
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Features .103
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Bef ore Driving .241
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Driving .257
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Maintenance .275
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T aking Care of the Unexpected .311
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T echnical Inf ormation .335
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Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada only) .351
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A uthorized Manuals (U.S. only) .355
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2010 Civic Hybrid Online Reference Owner's Manual
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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.
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.
How to operate the climate control
system, the audio system, and other
convenience f eatures.
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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:
Your Vehicle at a Glance
Your Vehicle at a Glance
3
AUDIO SYSTEM PASSENGER’S FRONT AIRBAG
DRIVER’S FRONT
AIRBAG
MIRROR CONTROLS
POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCH
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
FUEL FILL DOOR
RELEASE HANDLE
TRUNK RELEASE
HANDLE
Vehicle with navigation system is shown AUXILIARY INPUT JACK
USB ADAPTER CABLE AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION (CVT) ACCESSORY POWER
SOCKET DOOR LOCK TAB CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM
INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS
GAUGES
(P.
58)
(P. 98)
(P. 81)
(P. 97)
(P. 88) (P.
110)
(P.104 )
(P. 81)
(P. 101 )
SEAT HEATER SWITCHES
(P. 96)
(P.
65)
(P. 10, 25)
(P. 243)
(P.211)
(P.132, 185) (P.
260 )
(P.9
,25)
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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
1:
2:
3:
4: If equipped
Your Vehicle at a Glance
4
INSTRUMENT PANEL
BRIGHTNESS BUTTONS
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF
INDICATOR
HAZARD WARNING BUTTON
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER
Vehicle with navigation system is shown DISPLAY CHANGE
BUTTON
SEL/RESET
BUTTON HORN
CRUISE CONTROL
BUTTONS
HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNAL
WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS
REMOTE AUDIO CONTROLS STEERING WHEEL
ADJUSTMENT
(P.
75)
VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST
(VSA
) SYSTEM OFF SWITCH
(P. 210)
(P.77)
(P.
74) (P.
73)
(P.76)
(P. 76)
HEATED MIRRORS
(P. 214)
HOOD RELEASE HANDLE
NAVIGATION SYSTEM VOICE
CONTROL BUTTONS
(P.
66)
(P. 65)
(P. 271)
(P. 244)
(P.217) (P.
99)
(P.
32)
(P. 217)
BLUETOOTH
HANDSFREELINK SYSTEM
VOICE CONTROL BUTTONS
1
2 3
4
4
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:
Control L ocations
56
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES MIRROR CONTROLS
FUEL FILL DOOR
RELEASE HANDLE INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS
GAUGES
POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCH (P.
58)
TRUNK RELEASE
HANDLE AUXILIARY INPUT JACK
Vehicle with navigation system is shown HORNAUDIO SYSTEM
ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION (CVT) ACCESSORY POWER
SOCKET CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM
DOOR LOCK TAB
USB ADAPTER CABLE
(P.
98)
(P. 81)
(P. 97)
(P. 88)
(P.101) (P.
96)
SEAT HEATER SWITCHES (P.
101 )
(P.
81)
(P.
104 )
(P.
110)
(P. 65)
(P. 243)
(P.211)
(P.132, 185) (P.
26
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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.
1:
2:
3:
4: If equipped
Canadian model only
Controls Near the Steering Wheel
72
REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER PASSENGER AIRBAG
OFF INDICATOR
HAZARD WARNING
BUTTON
HOOD RELEASE HANDLE HORN
Vehicle with navigation system is shown. CRUISE CONTROL
BUTTONS
WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS
(P. 75)
(P. 65)
VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST
(VSA
) SYSTEM OFF SWITCH
(P. 210) (P.
74)
(P.73)
(P.76)
HEATED MIRRORS
(P. 214)
NAVIGATION SYSTEM VOICE
CONTROL BUTTONS
(P.
271)
(P. 244)
(P.
217)
(P.217 ) (P.
76)
(P.
32)
INSTRUMENT PANEL
BRIGHTNESS
DISPLAY CHANGE
BUTTON
(P.
65, 66)
SEL/RESET BUTTON
(P.99)
HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNAL
STEERING WHEEL
ADJUSTMENT (P.77)
REMOTE AUDIO CONTROL
BUTTONS
BLUETOOTH
HANDSFREELINK SYSTEM
VOICE CONTROL BUTTONS
1
2
3
4
4
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The ignition switch has f our
positions: LOCK (0), ACCESSORY
(I), ON (II), and START (III). You will hear a reminder beeper if
you leave the key in the LOCK (0) or
the ACCESSORY (I) position and
open the driver’s door. Remove the
key to turn of f the beeper.
TheshiftlevermustbeinPark
bef ore you can remove the key f rom
the ignition switch.
You can insert or
remove the key only in this position.
To turn the key, the shift lever must
be in Park, and you must push the
key in slightly. If the f ront wheels are turned, the
anti-thef t lock may make it dif f icult
to turn the key. Firmly turn the
steering wheel to the lef t or right as
you turn the key.
You can
operate the audio system and the
accessory power sockets in this
position.
This is the normal key
position when driving. Several of the
indicators on the instrument panel
come on as a test when you turn the
ignition switch f rom the
ACCESSORY (I) to the ON (II)
position.
Use this position
only to start the engine. The switch
returns to the ON (II) position when
you let go of the key.
LOCK (0) A CCESSORY (I)
ON (II)
ST A RT (III)
Ignition Switch
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The climate control system in your
vehicle provides a comfortable
driving environment in all weather
conditions.
The standard audio system has
many f eatures. This section
describes those f eatures and how to
use them. (If you have an optional
audio system, ref er to the operating
instructions that came with it.)
Your vehicle has an anti-theft audio
system that requires a code number
to enable it.
The security system helps to dis-
courage vandalism and thef t of your
vehicle..............................
Climate Control .104
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Audio System .110
Audio System (Models without ...................
navigation system) . 112
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Playing the AM/FM Radio . 113
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Adjusting the Sound .115
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Playing the XM
Radio . 116
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Playing a Disc .121
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Disc Player Error Messages . 128
Optional Disc Changer Error ...................................
Messages .129
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PlayinganiPod
. 130
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iPod
Error Messages . 138
Playing a USB Flash Memory ........................................
Device .139
USB Flash Memory Device ........................
Error Messages .146
Audio System (Models with ...................
navigation system) . 147
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Playing the AM/FM Radio . 148
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Playing the XM
Radio . 151
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Adjusting the Sound .158
................................
Playing a Disc .160
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Disc Player Error Messages . 169
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Playing a PC Card .170
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PC Card Error Messages . 182............................
PlayinganiPod
. 183
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iPod
Error Messages . 192
Playing a USB Flash Memory ........................................
Device .193
USB Flash Memory Device ........................
Error Messages .203
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AM/FM Radio Reception . 204
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Protecting Your Discs . 206
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Radio Thef t Protection . 209
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Remote Audio Controls . 210
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Auxiliary Input Jack .211
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Setting the Clock .212
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Security System .213
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Cruise Control .214
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HandsFreeLink
. 217Bluetooth
Features
Features
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