2010 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID cruise control

(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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Owner's Identification Form
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2010 Civic Hybrid
2010 Civic Hybrid Online Reference Owner's Manual

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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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4: If equipped
Your Vehicle at a Glance
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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
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Optional in U.S.
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2: If equipped
Instrument Panel
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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TRUNK-OPEN
INDICATOR
DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS
INDICATOR LIGHTS ON
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)
(P.63)
(P.63)
(P. 59)
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM
(ABS) INDICATOR
(P.60)
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR
LAMP
SIDE AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR LOW TIRE PRESSURE
INDICATORBRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR
(AMBER)
ELECTRIC POWER STEERING
(EPS) INDICATOR
PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE
SYSTEM INDICATOR (RED)
DOOR-OPEN INDICATOR
(P. 60)
SEAT BELT REMINDER
INDICATOR
MAINTENANCE MINDER
INDICATOR
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATOR
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM
INDICATOR
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) INDICATOR (P.
59)
(P.61) (P.
61)
(P.
62, 32 4 ) (P.
58, 32 6 )
(P. 64)
VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM
INDICATOR VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST
(VSA) ACTIVATION
INDICATOR
(P. 64)
(P.
62, 323)
(P. 62, 325)
(P. 62, 264, 265) (P.
31, 58)
(P.31, 59) (P.
19, 58)
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This indicator comes on as a
reminder that you must ref uel soon.
This indicator goes of f when your
dealer resets it after completing the
required maintenance service. This indicator reminds you that it is
time to take your vehicle in for
scheduled maintenance. The
maintenance main items and sub
items will be displayed in the
inf ormation display. See page f or
more inf ormation on the
maintenance minder.
This indicator comes on when you
turn on the cruise control system by
pressing the CRUISE button (see
page ).
This indicator comes on when you
set the cruise control. See page
f or inf ormation on operating the
cruise control.
This indicator comes on when the
washer f luid level is low. Add washer
fluidwhenyouseethisindicator
come on (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 this indicator comes on and stays
on at any other time, or if it does not
come on when you turn the ignition
switch to the ON (II) position, there
is a problem with the TPMS. With
this indicator on, the low tire
pressure indicator will not come on
when a tire loses pressure. Take the
vehicle to your dealer to have the
system checked.
When the indicator comes on, there
are about 1.9 US gal (7.5
)of fuel
remaining in the tank.
When the reading reaches E, there is
a very small amount of f uel in the
tank.
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Canadian models only
U.S. models only
Instrument Panel Indicators
Low Fuel Indicator
Maintenance Minder
Indicator
Cruise Main Indicator
Cruise Control Indicator
Washer Level Indicator
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (T PMS) Indicator
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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Canadian model only
Controls Near the Steering Wheel
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Features
Features
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Push the CRUISE button on the
steering wheel. The CRUISE
MAIN indicator on the instrument
panel comes on.
Accelerate to the desired cruising
speedabove25mph(40km/h).Cruise control may not hold the set
speed when you are going up and
down hills. If your speed increases
going down a hill, use the brakes to
slowdown.Thiswillcancelcruise
control. To resume the set speed,
press the RES/ACCEL button. The
indicator on the instrument panel will
come back on.
Cruise control allows you to maintain
asetspeedabove25mph(40km/h)
without keeping your f oot on the
accelerator pedal. It should be used
f or cruising on straight, open
highways. It is not recommended f or
city driving, winding roads, slippery
roads, heavy rain, or bad weather.
Press and release the SET/
DECELbuttononthesteering
wheel. The CRUISE CONTROL
indicator on the instrument panel
comes on to show the system is
now activated.
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Using the Cruise Control
Cruise Control
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CANCEL
BUTTON
CRUISE BUTTON
RES/ACCEL
BUTTON
SET/DECEL
BUTTON
Improper use of the cruise
control can lead to a crash.
Use the cruise control only
when traveling on open
highways in good weather.
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You can increase the set cruising
speed in any of these ways:Press and hold the RES/ACCEL
button. When you reach the
desired cruising speed, release the
button.
To increase your speed in very
small amounts, tap the RES/
ACCEL button. Each time you do
this, the vehicle will speed up
about 1 mph (1.6 km/h). Press and hold the SET/DECEL
button. Release the button when
you reach the desired speed.
To slow down in very small
amounts, tap the SET/DECEL
button. Each time you do this,
your vehicle will slow down about
1 mph (1.6 km/h).
You can decrease the set cruising
speed in any of these ways:
Even with the cruise control turned
on, you can still use the accelerator
pedal to speed up f or passing. Af ter
completing the pass, take your foot
of f the accelerator pedal. The vehicle
will return to the set cruising speed.
Push on the accelerator pedal.
Accelerate to the desired cruising
speed, then press the SET/
DECEL button. Resting your f oot on the brake pedal
causes cruise control to cancel.
Tap the brake pedal lightly with
your f oot. The CRUISE
CONTROL indicator on the
instrument panel will go out.
When the vehicle slows to the
desired speed, press the SET/
DECEL button.
Changing the Set Speed
Cruise Control
Features
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