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Contents
This owner’s manual should be considered a permanent part of the
vehicle and should remain with the vehicle when it is sold.
This owner’s manual covers all models of the Civic Hybrid. You may
find descriptions of equipment and features that are not on your
particular model.
Images throughout this owner’s manual (including the front cover)
represent features and equipment that are available on some, but
not all, models. Your particular mo del may not have some of these
features.
This owner's manual is for vehicles sold in the United States and
Canada.
The information and specifications in cluded in this publication were
in effect at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change specifications
or design at any time without notice and without incurring any
obligation.2 Safe Driving P. 27
For Safe Driving P. 28 Seat Belts P. 32 Airbags P. 39
2Instrument Panel P. 69
Indicators P. 70 Gauges and Multi-Information Display P. 82
2Controls P. 101
Setting the Clock P. 102 Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 103
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 117
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items P. 131
2Features P. 141
Audio System P. 142 Audio System Basic Operation* P. 145
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® P. 167
2 Driving P. 191
Before Driving P. 192 Towing a Trailer P. 197
Refueling P. 222 Fuel Economy P. 225
2Maintenance P. 227
Before Performing Maintenance P. 228 Maintenance Minder™ P. 231
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 252
Climate Control System Maintenance P. 265
2Handling the Unexpected P. 271
Tools P. 272 If a Tire Goes Flat P. 273
Overheating P. 283 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 285
2Information P. 293
Specifications P. 294 Identification Numbers P. 296
Emissions Testing P. 299 Warranty Coverages P. 301
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3Quick Reference Guide
❙Km/Mile Change Knob
(P 82)
❙Headlights/Turn Signals
(P 118)
❙CLOCK Knob
* (P 102)
❙
(SEL/RESET) Knob
(P 83)
❙Brightness Control
(P 122)
❙
(Display/Information) Button
(P 83)
❙Wipers/Washers
(P 121)
❙Cruise Control Buttons
(P 205)
❙Horn (Press an area around .)❙MENU Button
(P 90)
❙SOURCE Button
(P 90)
❙
/ / / Buttons
(P 90)
+
−
❙Navigation System Voice Control Buttons
*
() See Navigation System Manual❙Bluetooth
® HandsFreeLink
® System
Voice Control Buttons
* (P 167)* Not available on all models
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5Quick Reference Guide
❙Seat Belt (Installing a Child Seat)
(P 61)
❙Seat Belt to Secure a Child Seat
(P 63)
❙Side Curtain Airbags
(P 49)
❙Coat Hook
(P 135)
❙Grab Handle❙Ceiling Light
(P 131)
❙Seat Belts
(P 32)
❙Map Lights
(P 131)
❙Sun Visors❙Vanity Mirrors❙USB Adapter Cable (P 143)❙Accessory Power
Socket
* (P 134)
❙Front Seat
(P 126)
❙Side Airbags
(P 46)
❙Rear Seat❙LATCH to Secure a Child Seat
(P 59)
* Not available on all models
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Visual Index
6Quick Reference Guide
❙Maintenance Under the Hood
(P 235)
❙Windshield Wipers
(P 121, 252)
❙Door Mirrors
(P 125)
❙Headlights
(P 118, 247)
❙Front Turn Signal/Parking/
Side Marker Lights
(P 118, 249)
❙Tires
(P 254, 273)
❙Side Turn Signal Lights
(P 118, 249)
❙Door Lock/Unlock Control
(P 105)
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❙High-Mount Brake Light
(P 251)
❙Opening/Closing the Trunk
(P 110)
❙Emergency Trunk Release Lever (P 112)❙Rear License Plate Light
(P 251)
❙Brake/Taillights
(P 250)
❙Back-Up Lights
(P 250)
❙Rear Turn Signal Lights
(P 250)
❙Rear Side Marker Lights
(P 250)
❙How to Refuel
(P 223)
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Instrument Panel
(P69)
System Indicators
Malfunction
Indicator Lamp
Low Oil Pressure
Indicator Anti-lock Brake
System (ABS)
Indicator
Vehicle Stability
Assist (VSA
®) System
Indicator VSA
® OFF Indicator
Electric Power
Steering (EPS)
Indicator
Lights On Indicator
High Beam Indicator
Immobilizer System
Indicator
Seat Belt Reminder
Indicator
Lights Reminders
Cruise Main
Indicator
System Message
Indicator
Brake System
Indicator (Amber) Supplemental
Restraint System
Indicator
Side Airbag Off
Indicator
Door Open Indicator
TachometerInstant Fuel
Economy Gauge
Speedometer
Fuel Gauge
Security System Alarm Indicator
Shift Lever Position Indicator
Low Fuel Indicator
Gauges
(P82)
/Multi-Information Display
(P83)
/System Indicators
(P70)
Trunk Open Indicator
ECON Mode Indicator Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators
High Temperature
Indicator
Low Temperature
Indicator Ambient Meter
System Indicators
System Indicators
Low Tire Pressure/
TPMS IndicatorU.S. models only
Parking Brake
and Brake System
Indicator (Red)
IMA System
Indicator
Cruise Control
Indicator
System Indicators
12 Volt Battery
Charging System
IndicatorAuto Idle Stop
Indicator
U.S.CanadaU.S.Canada
U.S.Canada
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Controls
(P101)
Turn Signals
(P118)
Turn Signal Control Lever
Right
Left
Lights
(P118)
Light Control Switches
Low Beam High Beam
Flashing
Wipers and Washers (P121)
Wiper/Washer Control Lever Adjustment Ring: Long Delay
: Short Delay
MIST
OFF
INT: Low speed with intermittent
LO: Low speed wipe
HI: High speed wipe Pull toward
you to spray
washer fluid.
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20Quick Reference Guide
Maintenance
(P227)
Under the Hood
(P235)
● Check engine oil, engine coolant, and windshield washer
fluid. Add when necessary.
● Check brake fluid.
● Check the 12 volt battery regularly.
a
Pull the hood release handle under the corner of the
dashboard.
b
Locate the hood latch lever, pull the lever up, and lift up
the hood.
c
When finished, close the hood and make sure it is firmly
locked in place.
Lights
(P247)
● Inspect all lights regularly.
Wiper Blades
(P252)
● Replace blades if they leave streaks
across the windshield.
Tires
(P254)
● Inspect tires and wheels regularly.
● Check tire pressures regularly.
● Install snow tires for winter driving.