2013 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID steering

Index
337Index
Index
AAccessories and Modifications................ 250
Accessory Power Sockets......................... 137
Additives
Coolant .................................................. 266
Engine Oil ............................................... 263
Washer ................................................... 270
Additives, Engine Oil............................... 261
Adjusting
Front Seats.............................................. 129
Head Restraints ....................................... 131
Headlights .............................................. 271
Mirrors.................................................... 128
Steering Wheel ....................................... 127
Temperature ............................................. 87
Air Conditioning System (Climate
Control System)...................................... 140
Changing the Mode................................ 140
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows .............................................. 141
Dust and Pollen Filter .............................. 290
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode................... 140
Sensor .................................................... 142
Using Automatic Climate Control............ 140
Air Pressure...................................... 279, 327
Airbags....................................................... 39
Advanced Airbags ..................................... 45
After a Collision ........................................ 43
Airbag Care .............................................. 51
Event Data Recorders ................................ 24
Front Airbags (SRS) ................................... 42Indicator .............................................. 49, 71
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator .................. 50
Sensors...................................................... 45
Side Airbags .............................................. 46
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 48
AM/FM Radio............................................ 150
Ambient Meter............................................. 8
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS).................. 242
Indicator .................................................... 71
Audio Antenna......................................... 145
Audio Remote Controls...................... 17, 148
Audio System............................................ 144
Adjusting the Sound ................................ 149
Auxiliary Input Jack .................................. 146
Error Messages ........................................ 168
MP3/WMA/AAC ...................................... 163
Reactivating............................................. 146
Recommended CDs ................................. 172
Recommended Drives .............................. 174
Remote Controls ..................................... 148
Security Code .......................................... 146
Theft Protection....................................... 146
USB Adapter Cable .................................. 145
USB Flash Drives ...................................... 174
Authorized Manuals................................. 335
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking................. 111
Customize ........................................... 91, 98
Auto Idle Stop........................................... 222
Auto Idle Stop Indicator............................. 73
Automatic Lighting.................................. 121Automatic Transmission (CVT)................. 218
Creeping ................................................. 218
Fluid ........................................................ 268
Kickdown ................................................ 218
Operating the Shift Lever................... 18, 220
Shift Lever Does Not Move ...................... 314
Shifting ................................................... 219
Auxiliary Input Jack.................................. 146
Average Fuel Economy.............................. 86
Average Speed........................................... 87
BBattery...................................................... 288
Charging System Indicator................. 69, 317
Jump Starting .......................................... 312
Maintenance (Checking the 12 Volt
Battery) ................................................. 288
Maintenance (Replacing) ......................... 289
Belts (Seat).................................................. 32
Beverage Holders..................................... 136
Bluetooth® Audio..................................... 166
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®..................... 175
Booster Seats (For Children)...................... 63

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DOT Tire Quality Grading........................ 282
Driving...................................................... 207
Automatic Transmission (CVT)................. 218
Braking ................................................... 240
Cruise Control ........................................ 225
Shifting Gear .......................................... 219
Starting the Engine ................................. 214
Dust and Pollen Filter.............................. 290EEco Assist System.......................................... 8
Eco Drive Bar.......................................... 9, 89
Eco Guide............................................... 9, 88
Eco Score................................................ 9, 88
ECON Button............................................ 221
ECON Mode Indicator................................ 76
Elapsed Time.............................................. 86
Electric Power Steering System (EPS)
Indicator ........................................... 73, 319
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)............ 235
Emergency................................................ 324
Emergency Trunk Opener....................... 114
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes)...... 331
Engine....................................................... 328
Coolant .................................................. 266
Jump Starting ......................................... 312
Oil .......................................................... 261
Starting................................................... 214
Switch Buzzer ......................................... 119Engine Coolant......................................... 266
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 267
Adding to the Reserve Tank ..................... 266
High Temperature Indicator ....................... 76
Low Temperature Indicator ........................ 76
Overheating ............................................ 315
Engine Oil................................................. 261
Adding .................................................... 263
Checking ................................................. 262
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 255
Low Oil Pressure Indicator.................. 72, 317
Recommended Engine Oil........................ 261
EPS (Electric Power Steering)
System............................................... 73, 319
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide).. 64
Exterior Care (Cleaning)........................... 293
Exterior Mirrors........................................ 128
FFeatures..................................................... 143
Filters......................................................... 290
Dust and Pollen ....................................... 290
Oil ........................................................... 264
Flat Tire..................................................... 305
Floor Mats................................................. 292
Fluids
Brake....................................................... 269
Continuously Variable Transmission
Fluid ...................................................... 268
Engine Coolant........................................ 266Windshield Washer ................................. 270
Foot Brake................................................ 241
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)........... 228
Front Airbags (SRS)..................................... 42
Front Seats................................................ 129
Adjusting ................................................ 129
Fuel...................................................... 19, 246
Economy ................................................. 249
Gauge ....................................................... 82
Instant Fuel Economy ................................ 87
Instant Fuel Economy Gauge ..................... 82
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 70
Range ....................................................... 86
Recommendation .................................... 246
Refueling................................................. 246
Fuel Economy........................................... 249
Fuel Fill Cap........................................ 19, 248
Message.................................................. 318
Fuel Fill Door...................................... 19, 247
Fuses.......................................................... 321
Inspecting and Changing......................... 323
Locations......................................... 321, 322

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GGasoline (Fuel)
Economy ................................................. 249
Gauge ....................................................... 82
Information ............................................. 246
Instant Fuel Economy ........................... 82, 87
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 70
Refueling ................................................. 246
Gauges......................................................... 82
Gear Shift Lever Positions
Automatic Transmission (CVT) ................. 219
Glass (care)................................................ 293
Glove Box.................................................. 135HHalogen Bulbs........................................... 271
Handling the Unexpected........................ 295
HandsFreeLink® (HFL)............................... 175
Automatic Import of Cellular Phonebook
and Call History ..................................... 191
Automatic Transferring ............................ 189
Caller’s ID Information ............................. 189
HFL Buttons ............................................. 175
HFL Menus .............................................. 177
HFL Status Display.................................... 176
Making a Call .......................................... 195
Options During a Call .............................. 200
Phone Setup ............................................ 182
Receiving a Call ....................................... 199
Speed Dial ............................................... 192Text Message .................................. 187, 201
To Clear the System ................................ 190
To Create a Security PIN .......................... 188
Hazard Warning Button.............................. 2
Head Restraints........................................ 131
Headlights................................................. 121
Aiming .................................................... 271
Automatic Operation............................... 121
Dimming ......................................... 120, 123
Operating........................................ 120, 123
Heaters (Seat)........................................... 139
HFL (HandsFreeLink®)............................... 175
High Temperature Indicator...................... 76
High-Beam Indicator.................................. 75
Hill Start Assist System............................. 216
Honda IMA System..................................... 10
IIdentification Numbers............................ 328
Engine and Transmission ......................... 328
Vehicle Identification ............................... 328
Ignition Switch......................................... 119
Illumination Control................................. 125
Knob ....................................................... 125
IMA System Indicator................................. 74
Immobilizer System.................................. 115
Indicator.................................................... 75
Indicators.................................................... 68
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)..................... 71
Auto Idle Stop ........................................... 73Brake System ............................................ 68
Charging System............................... 69, 317
CRUISE CONTROL ............................. 75, 226
CRUISE MAIN.................................... 75, 225
Door Open................................................ 31
ECON Mode ..................................... 76, 221
Electric Power Steering (EPS)
System ............................................ 73, 319
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) ............. 77
High Temperature ..................................... 76
High-Beam................................................ 75
IMA System .............................................. 74
Immobilizer System ................................... 75
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) ................ 78
Lights On .................................................. 75
Low Fuel ................................................... 70
Low Oil Pressure ............................... 72, 317
Low Temperature...................................... 76
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS .................... 73, 237
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 69, 318
Parking Brake and Brake System ....... 68, 319
Seat Belt Reminder.............................. 33, 70
Security System Alarm............................... 76
Shift Lever Position.................................... 69
Supplemental Restraint System ........... 49, 71
System Message ....................................... 74
Transmission ............................................. 70
Trunk Open .............................................. 72
Turn Signal ............................................... 74
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®)
System ............................................ 71, 235

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Won’t Move ........................................... 314
Selecting a Child Seat................................ 56
Selector Knob (Audio)............................. 147
Setting the Clock...................................... 104
Shift Lever.......................................... 18, 219
Shift Lever Position Indicator............ 69, 220
Shifting..................................................... 219
Shoulder Anchor........................................ 36
Side Airbags............................................... 46
Side Curtain Airbags.................................. 48
SMS Text Message............................ 187, 201
Snow Tires................................................ 287
SOURCE Button.......................................... 91
Spare Tire......................................... 305, 327
Spark Plugs............................................... 326
Specifications........................................... 326
Specified Fuel................................... 246, 326
Speedometer.............................................. 82
SRS Airbags (Airbags)................................ 39
Starting the Engine.................................. 214
Does Not Start ........................................ 311
Engine Switch Buzzer .............................. 119
Jump Starting ......................................... 312
Steering Wheel........................................ 127
Adjusting ................................................ 127
Stopping................................................... 244
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)....... 42
Switches (Around the Steering
Wheel)............................................ 2, 3, 119
System Message Indicator......................... 74
TTachometer................................................. 82
Temperature
High Temperature Indicator ....................... 76
Low Temperature Indicator ........................ 76
Outside Temperature Display ..................... 87
Temperature Sensor................................... 87
Text Message.................................... 187, 201
Time (Setting)........................................... 104
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)..................................................... 237
Indicator ............................................ 73, 320
Tire Repair Kit........................................... 297
Tires........................................................... 279
Air Pressure ..................................... 280, 327
Checking and Maintaining....................... 279
Compact Spare Tire ......................... 305, 327
Inspection................................................ 279
Labeling .................................................. 280
Puncture (Flat Tire)................................... 305
Regulations ............................................. 282
Rotation .................................................. 286
Tire Chains .............................................. 287
Tire Repair Kit .......................................... 297
Wear Indicators ....................................... 284
Winter ..................................................... 287
Tools.......................................................... 296
Towing a Trailer....................................... 213
Towing Your Vehicle................................ 213
Emergency .............................................. 324TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring
System).................................................... 237
Indicator............................................ 73, 320
Transmission............................................. 219
Automatic ............................................... 219
Fluid ........................................................ 268
Number................................................... 328
Shift Lever Position Indicator.............. 69, 220
Trip Meter................................................... 86
Troubleshooting....................................... 295
Blown Fuse...................................... 321, 322
Brake Pedal Vibrates .................................. 23
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door.......... 23
Emergency Towing .................................. 324
Engine Does Not Start ............................. 311
Noise When Braking .................................. 23
Overheating ............................................ 315
Puncture/Flat Tire .................................... 305
Rear Door Won’t Open...................... 22, 110
Regular Gasoline ............................. 246, 326
Shift Lever Won’t Move ........................... 314
Warning Indicators .................................... 68
Trunk......................................................... 112
Lid........................................................... 112
Light Bulb................................................ 326
Turn Signals.............................................. 120
Indicators (Instrument Panel) ..................... 74
UUnlocking the Doors................................ 107