2010 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID fuel

(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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ÎIf equipped
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Your Vehicle at a Glance
Your Vehicle at a Glance
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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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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 .65
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Odometer .65
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Display Change Button . 66
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Instant Fuel Economy . 66
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Temperature Gauge . 66
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Trip Meter .67
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Average Fuel Economy . 67
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Fuel Gauge .67
Outside Temperature ...................................
Indicator .68
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Check Fuel Cap Message . 69
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Maintenance Minder . 69
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IMA Battery Level Gauge . 70
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Charge/Assist Gauge . 71
Controls Near the Steering ...........................................
Wheel .72
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Windshield Wipers and Washers . 73
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Turn Signals and Headlights . 74
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Daytime Running Lights . 75
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 75
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Hazard Warning Button . 76
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Rear Window Def ogger . 76
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Steering Wheel Adjustment . 77...............................
Keys and Locks .78
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Immobilizer System .79
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Ignition Switch .80
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Door Locks .81
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Power Door Locks .81
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Childproof Door Locks . 82
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Auto Door Locking/Unlocking . 82
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Auto Door Locking .82
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Auto Door Unlocking . 85
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Trunk .88
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Emergency Trunk Opener . 88
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Remote Transmitter .89
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Seats .91
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Seat Heaters .96
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Power Windows .97
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Mirrors .98
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Parking Brake .99
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Interior Convenience Items . 100
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Beverage Holders .101
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Accessory Power Socket . 101
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Glove Box .101
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Console Compartment . 101
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Interior Lights .102
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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Control L ocations
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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.
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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
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To switch the information display
between the odometer, trip meter,
outside temperature, and engine oil
lif e and maintenance item code(s),
press the SEL/RESET button
repeatedly.
The odometer shows the total
distance your vehicle has been
driven. It measures miles in U.S.
models and kilometers in Canadian
models. It is illegal under U.S.
federal law and Canadian provincial/
territorial regulations to disconnect,
reset, or alter the odometer with the
intent to change the number of miles
or kilometers indicated. Odometer
Gauges
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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TRIP METER
SEL/RESET BUTTON DISPLAY CHANGE BUTTON TACHOMETER
INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS CONTROL BUTTONS INFORMATION
DISPLAY
FUEL GAUGE
ODOMETER/OUTSIDE
TEMPERATURE INDICATOR SPEEDOMETER
INSTANT FUEL ECONOMY/
TEMPERATURE GAUGE
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This shows the temperature of the
engine’s coolant. During normal
operation, the reading should be in
the middle of the gauge. In severe
driving conditions, such as very hot
weather or a long period of uphill
driving, the reading may reach near
the red mark. If it reaches the red
(Hot) mark, pull saf ely to the side of
theroad.Seepage for
instructions and precautions on
checking the engine’s cooling
system.
Every time you press the display
change button, the display changes
f rom the instant f uel economy to the
temperature gauge, or f rom the
temperature gauge to the instant f uel
economy.
Press and hold the display change
button until you hear a beep. Each
time you press the button, the
speedometer, trip meter, average
f uel mileage and instant f uel
economy readings switches their
measures.
Depending on the selected measures
(mph or km/h), the trip meter and
odometer readings are shown with
miles or km. The average f uel
mileage and instant f uel economy
are shown with mpg or l/100 km.
This display shows the current, or
instant f uel economy you are getting.
It shows the number of mpg or l/100
km. 321
Display Change Button
Temperature Gauge
Instant Fuel Economy
Gauges
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