2011 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID low oil pressure

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The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Dif f erences f or the Canadian models are noted in the tex t.
Optional in U.S.
1:2: If equipped
Instrument Panel
Inst rument s and Cont rols
57
(P. 60)
AUTO IDLE STOP INDICATOR (P. 63)
(P. 59)
(P. 60) (P. 64)
(P. 62, 323)
(P. 62, 264, 265) (P. 19, 58)
(P. 61)
PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE
SYSTEM INDICATOR (RED)
ELECTRIC POWER STEERING
(EPS) INDICATOR
SEAT BELT REMINDER
INDICATOR
(P. 63)
BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR
(AMBER) (P. 61)
LOW FUEL INDICATOR
TRUNK-OPEN INDICATOR
DOOR-OPEN INDICATOR (P. 60)
SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR
VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM INDICATOR
(P. 62)
(P. 60)
HIGH BEAM INDICATOR
LIGHTS ON
INDICATOR
(P. 60)
DAYTIME RUNNING
LIGHTS INDICATOR
(P. 60)
LOW OIL PRESSURE
INDICATOR
CHARGING SYSTEM
INDICATOR
LOW TIRE PRESSURE
INDICATOR
SIDE AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR(P. 31, 59)
MAINTENANCE MINDER
INDICATOR VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST
(VSA) ACTIVATION
INDICATOR
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM
(ABS) INDICATOR
CRUISE MAIN INDICATOR
(P. 61)
(P. 61)
CRUISE CONTROL
INDICATOR
(P. 61)
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) INDICATOR
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM INDICATOR IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATOR
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR
LAMP
IMA SYSTEM INDICATOR
(P. 62)
(P. 62, 325) (P. 59)(P. 64)
(P. 30, 58)
(P. 62, 324)
(P. 58, 326)
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Your vehicle is equipped with f ront
disc brakes. The brakes on the rear
wheels are drum. A power assist
helps reduce the ef f ort needed on
thebrakepedal.TheABShelpsyou
retain steering control when braking
very hard.
Resting your f oot on the pedal keeps
the brakes applied lightly, builds up
heat, reduces their ef f ectiveness and
reduces brake pad lif e. In addition,
f uel economy can be reduced. It also
keeps your brake lights on all the
time, conf using drivers behind you.Check the brakes after driving
through deep water. Apply the
brakes moderately to see if they f eel
normal. If not, apply them gently and
f requently until they do. Be extra
cautious in your driving.
Your vehicle is equipped with an
advanced hydraulic booster.
The advanced hydraulic booster has
some f eatures.
This f eature enables you to press the
brakepedalwithlessforcebythe
help of hydraulic pressure in the oil
pressure pump.This f eature controls the braking
pressure appropriately, coordinating
with the regenerating brake of the
IMA motor.
When you release the brake pedal
while the Auto Idle Stop f unction is
activated, this f eature keeps the
braking pressure until the engine
starts, and prevents the vehicle from
dropping back.
This f eature helps you apply the
brakes with less f orce during an
emergency braking situation.
Constant application of the brakes
when going down a long hill builds
up heat and reduces their ef f ective-
ness. Use the engine to assist the
brakes by taking your f oot of f the
accelerator and downshif ting to a
lower gear.
Power-Assist Cooperative Control with Regenerative
Brake
Creep Aid System
Brake-Assist
Braking System
Driving
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Ì Youshouldcheckthefollowing
items at the specif ied intervals. If
you are unsure of how to perf orm
any check, turn to the appropriate
page listed.
Engine oil level Check every
time you fill the fuel tank. See
page .
Engine coolant level Check the
radiator reserve tank every time
youfillthefueltank.Seepage .
Automatic transmission Check
the f luid level monthly. See page .
Brakes Check the f luid level
monthly. See page .
Tires Check the tire pressure
monthly. Examine the tread f or
wear and foreign objects. See page . Lights Check the operation of
the headlights, parking lights,
taillights, high-mount brake light,
turn signals, brake lights, and
license plate light monthly. See
page .
According to state and federal
regulations, f ailure to perf orm
maintenance on the items marked
with will not void your emissions
warranties. However, all
maintenance services should be
perf ormed in accordance with the
intervals indicated by the
inf ormation display.
U.S. Vehicles:
245246
291
303 293
292
Maintenance Minder
Owner’s Maintenance Checks
282
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This section covers the more
common problems that motorists
experience with their vehicles. It
gives you inf ormation about how to
safely evaluate the problem and what
to do to correct it. If the problem has
stranded you on the side of the road,
you may be able to get going again.
If not, you will also f ind instructions
on getting your vehicle towed.......................
Compact Spare Tire . 312
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Changing a Flat Tire . 313
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If the Engine Won’t Start . 317
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Jump Starting . 319
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If the Engine Overheats . 321
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 323
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Charging System Indicator . 324
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 325
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Brake System Indicator . 326
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Fuses . 327
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Fuse Locations . 331
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Emergency Towing . 333
Taking Care of the Unexpected
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
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If necessary, add oil to bring the
level back to the f ull mark on the
dipstick (see page ).The engine running generates the oil
pressure. When the Auto Idle Stop is
activated, the engine is stopped, the
oil pressure is dropped, and the low
oil pressure indicator does not comeon.
Saf ely pull of f the road, and shut
of f the engine. Turn on the hazard
warning lights.
Let the vehicle sit f or a minute.
Open the hood, and check the oil
level (see page ). An engine
very low on oil can lose pressure
during cornering and other driving
maneuvers.
Start the engine and watch the oil
pressure indicator. If it does not go
out within 10 seconds, turn of f the
engine. There is a mechanical
problem that needs to be repaired
bef ore you can continue driving
(see on page
).
This indicator should never
come on when the engine is
running. If it starts f lashing or stays
on, the oil pressure has dropped very
low or lost pressure. Serious engine
damage is possible, and you should
take immediate action. 1. 2. 3. 4.245
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L ow Oil Pressure Indicator
Emergency T owing
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
323
Running the engine with low oil
pressure can cause serious mechanical
damage almost immediately. Turn of f
the engine as soon as you can saf ely get
the vehicle stopped.
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Specif ications
Technical Inf ormat ion
339
Air Conditioning
Fuses
Alignment
12 Volt Battery Tires
Lights
HFC-134a (R-134a)
14.1 15.9 oz (400 450 g) SE-10Y
60 W
3CP
21/5 W
21 W
7°6’1°39’ 0°3’
0.00 in (0.0 mm)
P195/65R15 89S 2.0 in (2.0 mm)
Refrigerant type
Charge quantity
Lubricant oil type
Interior
Under-hood
Toe-in
CamberCaster
51 W
21 W 5W 8W8W5W
Capacity 12 V 35 AH/20 HR T135/80D15 99M
32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm
)
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm)
Size
Pressure
2CP
12 V 28 AH/5 HR 24/2.2 CP
Headlights
Front turn signal/side marker
lights
Rear turn signal lights
Brake/Taillights (in fenders)
Back-up lights
Rear side marker lights
Taillights (in trunk lid)
License plate lights
Ceiling light
Spotlights
Trunk light See page 332 or the fuse label
attached to the inside of the fuse
box door under the steering
column.
See page 331 or the fuse box
cover.
FrontRear
FrontRear
Front
HighLow
(HB3)(HB4)
Front/Rear
Spare
Front/Rear
Spare
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 340
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Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
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Driving . 257
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Economy . 247
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 300
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Economy, Fuel . 247
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Emergencies on the Road . 311
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Battery, Jump Starting . 319
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Brake System Indicator . 326
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Changing a Flat Tire . 313
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Charging System Indicator . 324
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Checking the Fuses . 328
Low Oil Pressure
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Indicator . 62, 323
Malf unction Indicator
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Lamp . 62, 325
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Overheated Engine . 321
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Emergency Brake . 99
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Emergency Flashers . 76
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Emergency Towing . 333
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Emergency Trunk Opener . 88
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Emissions Controls . 345
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Emissions Testing . 348 Engine
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Coolant Temperature Gauge . 66
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Engine Speed Limiter . 262
Malf unction Indicator
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Lamp . 62, 325
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Oil Pressure Indicator . 62, 323
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Oil, What Kind to Use . 285
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Overheating . 321
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Specif ications . 338
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Starting . 259
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Evaporative Emissions Controls . 345
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Exhaust Fumes . 52
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat
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Belts by . 17
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Fan, Interior . 105
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Features . 103
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Filling the Fuel Tank . 243
Filters
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Dust and Pollen . 300
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Oil . 286
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Flashers, Hazard Warning . 76
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Flat Tire, Changing a . 313 Fluids
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Automatic Transmission . 291
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Brake . 292
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Windshield Washer . 290
FM Stereo Radio
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Reception . 204
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Four-way Flashers . 76
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Front Airbags . 10, 22
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Fuel . 242
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Fill Door and Cap . 243
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Gauge . 67
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Octane Requirement . 242
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Oxygenated . 242
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Reserve Indicator . 61
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Tank, Filling the . 243
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Fuses, Checking the . 328
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Gas Mileage, Improving . 247
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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
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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
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
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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 ...
Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 242
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Odometer . 65
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Odometer,Trip . 67
Oil
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Change, How to . 286
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Change, When to . 277
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Checking Engine . 245
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Pressure Indicator . 62, 323
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Selecting Proper Viscosity . 285
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ON (Ignition Key Position) . 80 Onboard 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 . 261
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Parking . 266
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Parking Brake . 99
Parking Brake and Brake
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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
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