2010 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID odometer

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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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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The buttons under the lef t side vent
control the brightness of the
instrument panel. Push the or
button to adjust the brightness.
With the headlight switch of f or
position, the high beam
headlights come on with reduced
brightness when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position and release the parking
brake. They remain on until you turn
the ignition switch of f , even if you
set the parking brake.
The headlights revert to normal
operation when you turn them on
with the switch.
There are six brightness levels.
When you push either button, the
inf ormation display indicates the
current level. You will hear a tone
when you reach the maximum or
minimum brightness. The display
returns to the odometer 5 secondsaf ter you stop adjusting the
brightness.
To reduce glare at night, the
instrument panel illumination dims
when you turn the light switch to the
or position.
The center of each meter (upper and
lower) illuminates with reduced
brightness when you unlock and
open the driver’s door, and then goes
back to the selected brightness when
you turn the ignition switch to the
ON (II) position.
If you insert the key but do not turn
the ignition switch to the ON (II)
position, the illumination turns of f in
about 10 seconds.
Daytime Running L ights
Instrument Panel Brightness
Headlights, Instrument Panel Brightness
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS
CONTROL BUTTONS
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When the remaining engine oil lif e is
0 percent, the engine oil lif e indicator
will blink. The display comes on
everytimeyouturntheignition
switch to the ON (II) position. When
you see this message, have the
indicated maintenance perf ormed by
your dealer as soon as possible.You can change the inf ormation
display f rom the engine oil lif e
display to the odometer, the trip
meter, or the outside temperature
every time you press and release the
SEL/RESET button.
Immediately have the service done,
and make sure to reset the display as
described on the
nextpage.
If you still do not perf orm the
indicated maintenance, you will see
negative distance traveled. It is
displayed when you drive more than
10 miles (f or U.S. models) or 10 km
(f or Canadian models) af ter seeing
the 0 percent message. Af terward, it
shows your driving distance if you
continue to drive. Immediately have
the indicated maintenance done by
your dealer. When the engine oil lif e is 0 percent
or negative distance traveled, the
maintenance minder indicator
remainsonevenif youchangethe
inf ormation display.
Maintenance Minder
Maint enance
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NEGATIVE DISTANCE TRAVELED
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Honda dealership personnel are
trained prof essionals. They should
be able to answer all your questions.
If you encounter a problem that your
dealership does not solve to your
satisf action, please discuss it with
the dealership’s management. The
service manager or general manager
can help. Almost all problems are
solved in this way.
If you are dissatisf ied with the
decision made by the dealership’s
management, contact Honda
Customer Service.
U.S. Owners:Canadian Owners:
When you call or write, please give
us this inf ormation:
In Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin
Islands: Vehicle Identif ication Number
(see page )
Name and address of the dealer
who services your vehicle
Date of purchase
Odometer reading of your vehicle
Your name, address, and tele-
phone number
A detailed description of the
problem
Name of the dealer who sold the
vehicle to you336
Customer Service Inf ormation
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American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Honda Automobile Customer Service
Mail Stop 500-2N-7A
1919 Torrance Boulevard
Torrance, California 90501-2746
Tel: (800) 999-1009 Honda Canada Inc.
Visit www.honda.ca for contact
information
Tel: 1-888-9-HONDA-9
Fax: 1-877-939-0909
Bella International
P.O. Box 190816
San Juan, PR 00919-0816
Tel: (787) 620-7546
Customer Relations
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CONT INUED
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Maintenance .275
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Minder .277
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Minder Indicator .61
Owner’s Maintenance ...................................
Checks .282
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Saf ety .276 .
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 62,325
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Meters, Gauges .57, 65
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Methanol in Gasoline . 242
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Mirrors, Adjusting .98
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MP3/WMA .121, 160
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Neutral Gear Position . 262
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New Vehicle Break-in . 242
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NOTICE, Explanation of . i
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Numbers, Identif ication . 336
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Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 242
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Odometer .65
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Odometer,Trip .67
Oil ........................
Change, How to .286
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Change, When to .277
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Checking Engine .244
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Pressure Indicator . 62,323
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Selecting Proper Viscosity . 285
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ON (Ignition Key Position) . 80Onboard Ref ueling Vapor
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Recovery .345
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Outside Mirrors .98
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Outside Temperature Indicator . 68
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Overheating, Engine .321
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Owner’s Maintenance Checks . 282
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Oxygenated Fuels .242
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Panel Brightness Control . 75
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Park Gear Position .262
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Parking .266
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Parking Brake .99
Parking Brake and Brake .................
System Indicator . 58,326
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Parking Lights .74
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Parking Over Things that Burn . 266
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PGM-FI System .346
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Playing the Radio . 113,148
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Playing a Disc .121, 160
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Playing a PC Card .170
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 17
Lights
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Bulb Replacement .293
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Indicator .60
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Parking .74
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Turn Signal .74
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Load Limits .253
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 80
Locks .......
Anti-thef t Steering Column . 80
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Fuel Fill Door .243
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Power Door .81
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Trunk .88
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Low Coolant Level .246
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Low Fuel Indicator .61
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Lower Anchors .43
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 62,323
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Lubricant Specif ications Chart . 338
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