2014 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID warning lights

13
Quick Reference Guide
Instrument Panel (P67)
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) System
Indicator
Lights On Indicator
High Beam Indicator
Smart Entry System
Indicator
Seat Belt Reminder
Indicator
Lights Indicators
CRUISE MAIN
Indicator System Message
Indicator
Brake System
Indicator (Amber) Supplemental
Restraint System
Indicator
Forward Collision
Warning (
FCW)
Indicator
*
Door Open Indicator TachometerInstant Fuel
Economy Gauge
Speedometer
Fuel Gauge
Security System Alarm Indicator
Shift Lever Position Indicator
Low Fuel Indicator
Gauges (P84)/intelligent Multi-Info
rmation Display (i-MID) (P85)/
System Indicators
(P68)
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 Indicator
U.S. models only
Parking Brake
and Brake System
Indicator (Red)
IMA System
Indicator
CRUISE CONTROL
Indicator
System Indicators
12 Volt Battery
Charging System
Indicator
Auto Idle Stop
Indicator
U.S.
Canada
U.S.
Canada
Lane Departure
Warning ( LDW)
Indicator
*
Immobilizer System
Indicator
* Not available on all models
14 CIVIC IMA-31TR26200.book 13 ページ ２０１３年１２月２３日　月曜日　午後４時９分

80
uuIndicators uintelligent Multi-Informat ion Display (i-MID) Warning and Information Messages
Instrument Panel
intelligent Multi-Information Display (i-MID) Warning and Information Messages
The following messages appear only on the i- MID. Press the (display/information) button to see the message again with the syst em
message indicator on.
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears when the fuel fill cap is loose or is not
installed.
2 Tighten Fuel Cap Message P. 350
●Appears if there is a problem with the DRL system.●Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
2Daytime Running Lights P. 127
●Appears when the washer fluid is low.●Refill washer fluid.
2Refilling Window Washer Fluid P. 299
●Appears when the scheduled maintenance is due
soon. u Consequently, SERVICE DUE NOW and SERVICE
PAST DUE follow.
2Maintenance MinderTM P. 283
●Appears when the IMA batte ry is significantly low.●Drive continuously or, if necessary, allow the vehicle to
idle in an open area un til the message disappears.
Canadian models
14 CIVIC IMA-31TR26200.book 80 ページ ２０１３年１２月２３日　月曜日　午後４時９分

140
uuInterior Lights/Interior Convenience Items uInterior Convenience Items
Controls
Interior Convenience Items
Pull the handle to open the glove box.
Pull the handle to open the console
compartment.
■Glove Box1 Glove Box
3WARNING
An open glove box can cause serious injury
to your passenger in a crash, even if the
passenger is wearing the seat belt.
Always keep the glove box closed while
driving.
Handle
Glove Box
■Console Compartment
14 CIVIC IMA-31TR26200.book 140 ページ ２０１３年１２月２３日　月曜日　午後４時９分

143
uuInterior Lights/Interior Convenience Items uInterior Convenience Items
Controls
The power mode must be in ON to use the
seat heaters. The HI setting heats the seats
faster than the LO setting.
While in HI , the heater cycles on and off.
u The appropriate indicator will be on
while the seat heater is on. Briefly press
the button on the opposite side to turn
the heater off. The indicator will be off.
When a comfortable temperature is
reached, select LO to keep the seat
warm.
■Seat Heaters*1 Seat Heaters*
Do not use the seat heaters even in LO when the
engine is off. Under such conditions, the battery may
be weakened, making the engine difficult to start.
In the LO setting, the heater runs continuously and
does not automatically turn off.
3WARNING
Heat induced burns are possible when
using seat heaters.
Persons with a diminished ability to sense
temperature (e.g., persons with diabetes,
lower-limb nerve damage, or paralysis) or
with sensitive skin should not use seat
heaters.
* Not available on all models
14 CIVIC IMA-31TR26200.book 143 ページ ２０１３年１２月２３日　月曜日　午後４時９分

255
uuWhen Driving uForward Collision Warning (FCW)*
Driving
FCW may not activate or may not detect a vehicle in front of your vehicle, and may activate even when you are aware of a vehicle ahead
of you, or when there is no vehicle ahead under the following conditions.
■FCW Limitations
Condition
●The distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead of you is too short.●A vehicle cuts in front of you at a slow speed, and it brakes suddenly.●A vehicle suddenly crosses in front of you.●When either your vehicle or the vehicle ahead of you a ccelerates rapidly.●The vehicle ahead of you is a motorcycle, a small vehicle, or a unique vehicle such as a tractor.●When you drive off-road or on a mountain road, or curved and wi nding road for an extended period that makes it difficult for the camera to properly
detect a vehicle in front of you.
●When there are pedestrians or an imals in front of your vehicle.●When you drive in bad weather (rain, fog, etc.).●A heavy load in the rear or modificati ons to the suspension tilts your vehicle.●An abnormal tire condition is detected (wrong tire size, flat tire, etc.).●When the windshield is blocked by dirt, mud, leaves, wet snow, etc.●When the temperature inside the system is high.●A sudden change between light and dark such as an entr ance or exit of a tunnel.●You drive into the sunlight (e.g. at dawn or dusk).●When the windshield is dirty or cloudy.●When streetlights are perceived as the ta illight of a vehicle in front of yours.●When driving at night, the vehicle ahead of you is running with either taillight bulb burned out.●When you drive in the shadows of trees, buildings, etc.
14 CIVIC IMA-31TR26200.book 255 ページ ２０１３年１２月２３日　月曜日　午後４時９分

327Continued
Handling the Unexpected
If a Tire Goes Flat
Temporarily Repairing a Flat Tire
This vehicle is not equipped with a spare tire. If the tire has a large cut or is otherwise
severely damaged, you will need to have the vehicle towed. If the tire only has a
small puncture, from a nail for instance, you can use the temporary tire repair kit so
that you can drive to the nearest servic e station for a more permanent repair.
If a tire goes flat while driving, grasp the steering wheel firmly, and brake gradually
to reduce speed. Then stop in a safe place.
1. Park the vehicle on firm, level, and non-slippery surface an d apply the parking
brake.
2. Put the shift lever in
(P.
3. Turn on the hazard warning lights an d set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF
(LOCK).
■Getting Ready to Temporarily Repair the Flat Tire
1 Temporarily Repairing a Flat Tire
The kit should not be used in the following situations.
Instead, contact a dealer or a roadside assistant to
have the vehicle towed.
•The tire sealant has expired.•More than two tires are punctured.
•The puncture or cut is larger than 3/16 inch (4 mm).
•The tire side wall is da maged or the puncture is
outside the tire contact area.
•Damage has been caused by driving with the tire
extremely under inflated.
•The tire bead is no longer seated.
•The rim is damaged.
Do not remove a nail or screw that punctured the
tire. If you remove it from the tire, you may not be
able to repair the puncture using the kit.
When the puncture is:Kit Use
Smaller than 3/16 inch
(4mm) Yes
Larger than 3/16 inch
(4mm) No
Contact
Area
Pressure Gauge
Sealant/Air Hose (Clear)
Tire Sealant
Expiration Date
Pressure Relief
Button
Instruction
Manual
Air Only Hose (Black)
SEALANT/AIR side AIR ONLY side
Inflator Switch
Repair Notification Label Power Plug
Speed Restriction Label Selector Switch
14 CIVIC IMA-31TR26200.book 327 ページ ２０１３年１２月２３日　月曜日　午後４時９分

335
uuIf a Tire Goes Flat uChanging a Flat Tire
Continued
Handling the Unexpected
Changing a Flat Tire
If a tire goes flat while driving, grasp the steering wheel firmly, and brake gradually
to reduce speed. Then, stop in a safe plac e. Replace the flat tire with a compact
spare tire. Go to a dealer as soon as possib le to have the full-size tire repaired or
replaced.
1. Park the vehicle on firm, level, and non-slippery surface, and apply the parking
brake.
2. Move the shift lever to
(P.
3. Set the parking brake.
4. Turn on the hazard warning lights an d set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF
(LOCK).
Models with optional compact spare tire
1 Changing a Flat Tire
Follow compact spare precautions:
Periodically check the tire pressure of the compact
spare. It should be set to the specified pressure.
Specified Pressure: 60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm
2)
When driving with the compact spare tire, keep the
vehicle speed under 50 mph (80 km/h). Replace with
a full-size tire as soon as possible.
The compact spare tire and wheel in your vehicle are
specifically for this model. Do not use them with
another vehicle. Do not us e another type of compact
spare tire or wheel with your vehicle.
Do not mount tire chains on a compact spare tire.
If a chain-mounted front tire goes flat, remove one of
the full-size rear tires and replace it with the compact
spare tire. Remove the flat front tire and replace it
with the full-size tire that was removed from the rear.
Mount the tire chains on the front tire.
14 CIVIC IMA-31TR26200.book 335 ページ ２０１３年１２月２３日　月曜日　午後４時９分

344
Handling the Unexpected
Jump Starting
Turn off the power to electric devices, such as audio and lights. Turn off the engine,
then open the hood. 1.Connect the first jump er cable to your
vehicle’s battery + terminal.
2. Connect the other end of the first jumper
cable to the booster battery + terminal.
u Use a 12-volt booster battery only.
3. Connect the second jumper cable to the
booster battery - terminal.
4. Connect the other end of the second
jumper cable to the engine mounting bolt
as shown. Do not conn ect this jumper cable
to any other part.
5. If your vehicle is connected to another
vehicle, start the assisting vehicle’s engine
and increase its rpm slightly.
6. Attempt to start your vehicle’s engine. If it
turns over slowly, check that the jumper
cables have good metal-to-metal contact.
■Jump Starting Procedure1Jump Starting
Securely attach the jumper cables clips so that they
do not come off when the e ngine vibrates. Also be
careful not to tangle the ju mper cables or allow the
cable ends to touch each other while attaching or
detaching the jumper cables.
Battery performance degrades in cold conditions and
may prevent the engi ne from starting.
3WARNING
A battery can explode if you do not follow
the correct procedure, seriously injuring
anyone nearby.
Keep all sparks, open flames, and smoking
materials away from the battery.
Booster Battery
14 CIVIC IMA-31TR26200.book 344 ページ ２０１３年１２月２３日　月曜日　午後４時９分