2012 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID Owners Manual

288
uuIndicator, Coming On/Blinking uIf the IMA Indicator Comes On
Handling the Unexpected
If the IMA Indicator Comes On
■
Reasons for Indicator to Come On
Comes on when there is a problem with the IMA system.
■
What to Do When the Indicator Come On
Avoid high speeds and immediately get your vehicle inspected by a
dealer.
If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or Blinks
■
Reasons for the indi cator to come on or blink
A tire pressure is significantly low. If there is a problem with the TPMS or
the compact spare tire is installed, the indicator blinks for about one
minute, and then stays on.
■
What to do when the indicator comes on
Stop your vehicle in a safe place. Check the tire pressure and adjust the
pressure to the specified level. The specified tire pressure is on a label on
the driver side doorjamb.
■
What to do when the indicator blinks
Have the tire inspected by a dealer as soon as possible. If the compact
spare tire has triggered the indicator to blink, change the tire to a full
size tire. The indicator goes off after a while.
U.S. models
1 If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or Blinks
NOTICEDriving on an extremely underinflated tire can cause
it to overheat. An overheated tire can fail. Always
inflate your tires to the prescribed level.

289
Continued
Handling the Unexpected
FusesFuse LocationsIf any electrical devices are not working,
turn the ignition switch to LOCK
(0
and
check to see if any applicable fuse is blown.
Fuse locations are shown on the fuse box cover.
Locate the fuse in question by the fuse
number and box cover number.
Located near the brake fluid reservoir. Push
the tabs to open the box.
■
Engine Compartmen t Fuse Box
■
Circuit protected and fuse rating
Circuit Protected
Amps
1
EPS
70 A
Booster Motor
40 A
ABS/VSA Motor
30 A
ABS/VSA FSR
30 A
−
−
Main Fuse
100 A
2
IG Main
50 A
Fuse Box Main 60 A
Fuse Box Main 2
60 A
Headlight Main 30 A
−
−
Rear Defogger 30 A −−
Blower 40 A
−−
Sub Fan Motor 20 A
Main Fan Motor 20 A
3
−
−
4 IG Coil 2 15 A
5
Starter DIAG, ST MG
7.5 A
6 IG Coil 1 7.5 A
7
−
−
8− −
9
−
−
10 − −
11
Oil Level
7.5 A
12 − −
13
IMA 1
7.5 A
14 Hazard 10 A
15
FI Sub
15 A
16 IG Coil 15 A
17
Stop
15 A
18 Horn 10 A
19
IMA 2
10 A
20 Right Headlight Low Beam 10 A
21
IGP
15 A
22 DBW 15 A
23
Left Headlight Low Beam
10 A
24 Booster SOL 15 A
25
MG Clutch
7.5 A
26 − −
27
SMALL
20 A
28 Interior Lights 7.5 A
29
Backup
10 A
Circuit Protected
Amps

290
uuFuses uFuse Locations
Handling the Unexpected
Located under the dashboard.
Fuse locations are shown on the label on
the side panel.
Locate the fuse in question by the fuse
number and label number.■
Circuit protected and fuse rating
■
Interior Fuse BoxFuse Label
Circuit Protected
Amps
1
−
−
2
ACG
15 A
3
SRS
10 A
4
Fuel Pump
15 A
5
Meter
7.5 A
6
Power Window
7.5 A
7
VB SOL
(15 A)
8
Door Lock Motor 2 (Unlock)
15 A
9
Door Lock Motor 1 (Unlock)
15 A
10
−
−
11 − −
12
Accessory Power Socket (Center Console)
*
(15 A)
13 − −
14
Seat Heaters
*
(15 A)
15 Driver’s Door Lock Motor
(Unlock) (10 A)
16
−
−
17 − −
18
−
−
19 ACC 7.5 A
20
ACC Key Lock
7.5 A
21 Daytime Running Lights 7.5 A
22
HAC
7.5 A
23 HAC (7.5 A)
24
ABS/VSA
7.5 A
25 − −
26
−
−
27 Accessory Power Socket
(Front) 15 A
28
Washer
15 A
29 ODS 7.5 A
30
Driver’s Door Lock Motor (Lock)
(10 A)
31 − −
32
Door Lock Motor 2 (Lock)
15 A
Circuit Protected
Amps
33 Door Lock Motor 1 (Lock) 15 A34
Small Lights
7.5 A
35 Illumination 7.5 A
36
−
−
37 − −
38
Left Headlight High Beam
10 A
39 Right Headlight High Beam 10 A
40
TPMS
*
(7.5 A)
41 Door Lock 20 A
42
Driver’s Power Window
20 A
43 Rear Passenger’s Side
Power Window (20 A)
44
Front Passenger’s Side
Power Window
20 A
45 Rear Driver’s Side Power
Window (20 A)
46
Wiper
30 A
Circuit Protected
Amps
* Not available on all models

291
uuFuses uInspecting and Changing Fuses
Handling the Unexpected
Inspecting and Changing Fuses
1. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK
(0
. Turn
headlights and all accessories off.
2. Remove the fuse box cover.
3. Check the large fuse in the engine
compartment.
u If the fuse is blown, use a Phillips-head
screwdriver to remove the screw and
replace it with a new one.
4. Inspect the small fuses in the engine
compartment and the vehicle interior.
u If there is a burned out fuse, remove it
with the fuse puller and replace it with a
new one.
1Inspecting and Changing Fuses
NOTICEReplacing a fuse with one that has a higher rating
greatly increases the chances of damaging the
electrical system.
Replace fuse with a spare fuse of the same specified
amperage.
Confirm the specified amperage using the charts on
P. 289 to 290.
There is a fuse puller on the back of the engine
compartment fuse box cover.
Combined
Fuse Blown FuseFuse Puller

292Handling the Unexpected
Emergency TowingCall a professional towing service if you need to tow your vehicle.■
Flat bed equipment
The operator loads your vehicle on the back of a truck.
This is the best way to transport your vehicle.
■
Wheel lift equipment
The tow truck uses two pivoting arms that go under the front tires and lift them off
the ground. The rear tires remain on the ground. This is an acceptable way to
tow your vehicle.
1 Emergency Towing
NOTICETrying to lift or tow your vehicle by the bumpers will
cause serious damage. The bumpers are not designed
to support the vehicle's weight.NOTICEImproper towing such as towing behind a
motorhome or other motor vehicle can damage the
transmission.
Never tow your vehicle with just a rope or chain.
It is very dangerous, since ropes or chains may shift
from side to side or break.

293
Information
This chapter includes your vehicle's specifications, locations of identification numbers, and other
information re quired by regulation.
Specifications .................................... 294
Identification Numbers Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) .. 296
Engine Number and Transmission Number.......... ............................ 296
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ....... 297
Reporting Safety Defects ................. 298Emissions Testing
Testing of Readiness Codes.............. 299
Warranty Coverages ........................ 301
Authorized Manuals ......................... 303
Customer Service Information ......... 304

294Information
Specifications■Vehicle SpecificationsModel
Honda Civic Hybrid
No. of Passengers:
Front 2
Rear 3
Total 5
Weights:Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating
U.S.: 3,837 lbs (1,740 kg)
Canada: 1,740 kg
Gross Axle Weight
Rating (Front)
U.S.: 2,007 lbs (910 kg)
Canada: 910 kg
Gross Axle Weight
Rating (Rear)
U.S.: 1,852 lbs (840 kg)
Canada: 840 kg
Air Conditioning:
Refrigerant Type HFC-134a (R-134a)
Charge Quantity 13.2 – 15.0 oz (375 – 425 g)
Lubricant Type SE-10Y
■ Engine Specifications
■ Fuel
■ 12 Volt Battery
■ Washer FluidDisplacement
91 cu-in (1,497 cm
3)
Spark Plugs NGK DILFR6J11
Fuel:
Type
Unleaded gasoline, Pump octane number
of 87 or higher
Fuel Tank Capacity 13.2 US gal (50 ℓ)
Capacity/Type
32AH(5)/40AH(20)
Tank Capacity
U.S.: 2.6 US qt (2.5 ℓ)
Canada: 5.12 US qt (4.85 ℓ)
■ Light BulbsHeadlights (Low Beam)
51W (HB4)
Headlights (High Beam) 60W (HB3)
Front Turn Signal/Parking/Side
Marker Lights
28/8W
Rear Side Marker Lights LED
Brake/Taillights
LED
Side Turn Signal Lights
(on Door Mirrors) LED
Back-Up Lights
21W
Rear Turn Signal Lights 21W (Amber)
High-Mount Brake Light
LED
License Plate Light 5W
Trunk Light
5W
Interior Lights
Spotlight 8W
Ceiling Light 8W

295
uuSpecifications u
Information
■Brake Fluid
■ Transmission FluidSpecified
Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3
Specified
Honda CVTF (continuously
variable transmission fluid)
Capacity Change 3.0 US qt (2.8 ℓ)
■Engine Oil
■ Engine CoolantRecommended
·Genuine Honda Motor Oil 0W-20·API Premium-grade 0W-20 detergent oil
Capacity Change 3.6 US qt (3.4 ℓ)
Change
including
filter
3.8 US qt (3.6 ℓ)
Specified
Honda Long-Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type2
Ratio 50/50 with distilled water
Capacity
1.37 US gal (5.18 ℓ)
(change including the remaining
0.125 US gal (0.475 ℓ) in the reserve tank)
■ TireRegular
Size
P195/65R15 89S
Pressure
32 psi
(220 kPa [2.2 kgf/cm
2])
Compact
Spare Size
T135/80D15 99M
Pressure 60 psi
(420 kPa [4.2 kgf/cm2])
Wheel Size
Regular
15 x 6J
Compact Spare
15 x 4T