2011 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID climate 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
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Service Inf ormation Summary . last page
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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
INDEX
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2011 Civic Hybrid Online Reference Owner's Manual

A summary of the inf ormation you
need when you pull up to the f uelpump.
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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Main Menu

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If equipped
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Your Vehicle at a Glance
Your Vehicle at a Glance
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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 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. 104)
(P. 81)
(P. 101)
(P. 65)
(P. 243) (P. 260)
AUXILIARY INPUT JACK SEAT HEATER SWITCHES
(P. 96)
(P. 211) USB ADAPTER CABLE
(P. 132, 185)AUDIO SYSTEM
(P. 110)
Vehicle with navigation system is shown. (P. 10, 24)
(P. 10, 24)
Main Menu

Your vehicle’s exhaust contains
carbon monoxide gas. Carbon
monoxide should not enter the
vehicle in normal driving if you
maintain your vehicle properly and
f ollow the inf ormation on this page.High levels of carbon monoxide can
collect rapidly in enclosed areas,
such as a garage. Do not run the
engine with the garage door closed.
Even with the door open, run the
engine only long enough to move the
vehicle out of the garage.If you must sit in your parked vehicle
with the engine running, even in an
unconf ined area, adjust the heating
and cooling system as f ollows:
The vehicle is raised f or an oil
change.
Have the exhaust system inspected
f or leaks whenever:
You notice a change in the sound
of the exhaust. Select the f resh air mode.
Select the mode.
Set the f an speed to high.
Set the temperature control to a
comfortable setting.
With the trunk open, airf low can pull
exhaust gas into your vehicle’s
interior and create a hazardous
condition. If you must drive with the
trunk open, open all the windows and
set the climate control system as
shown below.
The vehicle was in a crash that
may have damaged the underside. 1.2.3.4.
Carbon Monoxide Hazard
52Carbon monoxide gas is toxic.
Breathing it can cause
unconsciousness and even killyou.
Avoid any enclosed areas or
activities that expose you to
carbon monoxide.
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ÎÎ
If equipped
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Control L ocat ions
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 AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION (CVT)
ACCESSORY POWER
SOCKET
CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM
DOOR LOCK TAB
(P. 98)
(P. 81)
(P. 97)
(P. 88) (P. 101)
(P. 81)
(P. 104)
(P. 65)
(P. 243) (P. 260)
SEAT HEATER SWITCHES
(P. 96)
USB ADAPTER CABLE
(P. 132, 185)
ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET
(P. 101)
AUXILIARY INPUT JACK
(P. 211) HORN
AUDIO SYSTEM
(P. 110)
Vehicle with navigation system is shown.
Main Menu

The climate control system in your
vehicle provides a comf ortable
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
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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
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Messages . 129
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PlayinganiPod
. 130
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iPod
Error Messages . 138
Playing a USB Flash Memory
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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
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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
103
Main Menu

Only on models equipped withNavigation SystemYou can manually select various
f unctions of the climate control
system when it is in f ull automatic
mode. All other f eatures remain
automatically controlled.
Making any manual selection causes
thewordAUTOinthedisplaytogo
out.
Turn this dial to increase or decrease
the fan speed and airflow.
Turning this dial clockwise increases
the temperature of the airflow.
The system automatically selects the
proper mix of conditioned and/or
heated air that will, as quickly as
possible, raise or lower the interior
temperature to your pref erence.
When you set the temperature to its
lower limit ( ) or its upper limit
( ), the system runs at f ull
cooling or heating only. It does not
regulate the interior temperature.
In cold weather, the fan will not
come on automatically until the
heater starts to develop warm air.
In ‘‘AUTO’’ mode, the air conditioner
may not work if the humidity inside
the vehicle is low. To activate the air
conditioner, press A/C button.
The climate control system f or your
vehicle can also be operated using
the voice control system. See the
navigation system manual f or
complete details.
The automatic climate control
system adjusts the f an speed and
airflow levels to maintain the interior
temperature you select.
Press the AUTO button.
Set the desired temperature by
turning the temperature control
dial. You will see AUTO in the
system’s display.
Voice Control System
Semi-automatic Operation
Fan Control Dial
T emperature Control Dial
Using A utomatic Climate Control
Climat e Cont rol
Features
105
Main Menu

Press the OFF button. However, a
lack of airf low can cause the
windowstofogup.Youshouldkeep
the fan on at all times so stale air and
moisture do not build up in the
interior and cause f ogging.To regulate the interior temperature
and humidity, the climate control
system has two sensors. A sunlight
sensor is located in the top of the
dashboard and a temperature/
humidity sensor is next to the
steering column. Do not cover the
sensors or spill any liquid on them.
To Turn Everything Off Sunlight, Temperature, and
Humidity Sensors
Climat e Cont rol
Features
109
SUNLIGHT SENSOR TEMPERATURE/HUMIDITY SENSOR
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