Cvt HONDA CIVIC HYBRID 2003 7.G Owners Manual

Your Car at a Glance
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(P.10, 48)
AIRBAGS
POWER
DOOR LOCK
SWITCH
(P. 87)
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
(P. 97)
FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE
(P. 145)
TRUNK RELEASE
(P. 92) HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE
(P.
146) (P.
166)
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (CVT)
MANUAL TRANSMISSION
(P.
162) (P.
108)
HEATING/COOLING CONTROLS (P.
123 )
DIGITAL CLOCK (P.
118 )
AUDIO SYSTEM

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The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Dif f erences f or the Canadian models are noted in the text.CONT INUED
Indicator L ights
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Automatic Transmission (CVT)
59
HIGH BEAM INDICATOR
(P.
64)
CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR
(P. 65)
SEAT BELT REMINDER LIGHT
(P. 61)
SIDE AIRBAG CUTOFF INDICATOR
(P. 61)
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
SYSTEM INDICATOR
(P. 61)
CHARGING SYSTEM
INDICATOR
(P. 62, 272)
AUTO IDLE STOP
INDICATOR
(P. 172)
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATOR
(P. 63)
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP
(P. 273)
LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR
(P.62, 271)
(P.63)
ELECTRIC POWER STEERING (EPS) INDICATOR (P.
166)
SHIFT LEVER POSITION
INDICATOR
(P.
65)
TRUNK-OPEN INDICATOR (P.
63)
IMA SYSTEM
INDICATOR
(P.
65)
LOW FUEL INDICATOR
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM
INDICATOR
(P.
62)
(P.
66)
MAINTENANCE REQUIRED INDICATOR
(P.
62)
PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE SYSTEM
INDICATOR

This light comes on when the
washer f luid level is low. Add washer
f luid when you see this light come on
(see page ).
This light comes on as a reminder
that you must ref uel soon.
This light comes on if the trunk lid is
not closed tightly.
This lights when you set the cruise
control. See page f or inf ormation
on operating the cruise control.
See page .
See page .
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139
165
166
Canadian models only
Manual Transmission Automatic Transmission (CVT)
Indicator L ights
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Washer Level Indicator
Low Fuel Indicator
Trunk-open Indicator
Cruise Control Indicator
Shif t Up/Shif t Down Indicators
Shif t L ever Position Indicator
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CONT INUEDU.S. model is shown.
Gauges
Inst rument s and Cont rols67
Automatic Transmission (CVT)TACHOMETERSPEEDOMETER
ODOMETER/TRIP METER
FUEL GAUGE
IMA CHARGE/ASSIST GAUGE BATTERY LEVEL INDICATOR
FUEL MILEAGE DISPLAY CURRENT FUEL MILEAGE DISPLAYSELECT/RESET
BUTTON
TEMPERATURE GAUGE

This section gives you tips on
starting the engine under various
conditions, and how to operate the
5-speed manual and automatic
transmissions. It also includes impor-
tant inf ormation on parking your car,
and the braking system.........................
Preparing to Drive .160
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Starting the Engine .161
Starting in Cold Weather ....................
at High Altitude .161 ....
5-speed Manual Transmission . 162
............................
Auto Idle Stop .163
...........
Auto Idle Stop Indicator . 164
Shif t Up/Shif t Down ...................................
Indicators .165
..............
Engine Speed Limiter . 165
..
Automatic Transmission(CVT) . 166
Continuously Variable .................
Transmission(CVT) . 166
.
Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 166
................
Shif t Lever Positions . 167
..............
Engine Speed Limiter . 169
....................
Shif t Lock Release . 170
............................
Auto Idle Stop .171
...........
Auto Idle Stop Indicator . 172
...........................................
Parking .173
..............................
Parking Tips .173
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The Braking System .174
.............
Brake Wear Indicators . 174
...............
Brake System Design . 175
.......................
Anti-lock Brakes .175
Important Saf ety .........................
Reminders .176
........................
ABS Indicator .177
...............
Driving in Bad Weather . 178
...........................
Towing a Trailer .179
Driving
Driving159

If the engine does not start within
15 seconds, or starts but stalls
right away, repeat step 4 with the
accelerator pedal pressed half-way
down. If the engine starts, release
pressure on the accelerator pedal
so the engine does not race.
If the engine still does not start,
press the accelerator pedal all the
way down and hold it there while
starting in order to clear f looding.
As bef ore, keep the ignition key in
the START (III) position f or no
more than 15 seconds. Return to
step 5 if the engine does not start.
If it starts, lif t your f oot of f the
accelerator pedal so the engine
does not race.
Apply the parking brake.
In cold weather, turn of f all
electrical accessories to reduce
the drain on the battery.
Push the clutch pedal down all the
way. START (III) does not
f unction unless the clutch pedal is
depressed.
Make sure the shif t lever is in
Park. Press on the brake pedal.
Without touching the accelerator
pedal, turn the ignition key to the
START (III) position. If the engine
does not start right away, do not
hold the key in START (III) f or
more than 15 seconds at a time.
Pause f or at least 10 seconds
bef ore trying again.
An engine is harder to start in cold
weather. The thinner air f ound at
high altitude above 8,000 f eet (2,400 meters) adds to the problem.
Use the f ollowing procedure:
Turn of f all electrical accessories
to reduce the drain on the battery.
Push the accelerator pedal half-
way to the f loor and hold it there
while starting the engine. Do not
hold the ignition key in START
(III) f or more than 15 seconds.
When the engine starts, release
the accelerator pedal gradually as
the engine speeds up and smooths
out.
If the engine fails to start in step 2,
push the accelerator pedal to the
f loor and hold it there while you
try to start the engine for no more
than 15 seconds. If the engine
does not start, return to step 2.
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2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
1.
2.
3.
Manual Transmission:
Automatic Transmission (CVT):
Starting the Engine
Driving
Starting in Cold Weather at High
A ltitude (A bove 8,000 f eet/
2,400 meters)
161

This indicator on the instrument
panel shows which position the shif t
lever is in.
Honda’s Continuously Variable
automatic transmission’s unique
design provides a smooth, constant
f low of power. It is electronically
controlled f or more precise operation
and better f uel economy.
The ‘‘D’’ indicator comes on f or a
f ew seconds when you turn the
ignition switch ON (II). If it f lashes
while driving (in any shif t position),
it indicates a possible problem in the
transmission. Avoid rapid acceler-
ation and have the transmission
checkedbyanauthorizedHonda
dealer as soon as possible.
The malf unction indicator lamp may
come on along with the ‘‘D’’ indicator
if there is a problem in the
continuously variable transmission
control system.
Driving
Shif t L ever Position Indicator
Continuously Variable
T ransmission (CVT )
Automatic Transmission (CVT)
166

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Do this:
Press the brake pedal and
press the release button.
Press the release button.
Move the lever.
To shift from:
PtoR
RtoP
NtoR StoL
LtoS
StoD
DtoN DtoS
NtoD RtoN
This position mechani-
cally locks the transmission. Use
Park whenever you are turning of f or
starting the engine. To shif t out of
Park, you must press on the brake
pedal and have your f oot of f the
accelerator pedal. Press the release
buttononthefrontof theshiftlever
to move it.
The shif t lever has six positions. It
must be in Park or Neutral to start
the engine. When you are stopped in
D, S, L, N or R, press f irmly on the
brake pedal and keep your f oot of f
the accelerator pedal.
Driving
Shif t L ever Positions
Park (P)
Automatic Transmission (CVT)
167
SHIFT LEVER
RELEASE BUTTON

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If you have done all of the above and
still cannot move the lever out of
Park, see Shif t Lock Release on page
.
You must also press the release
button to shift into Park. To avoid
transmission damage, come to a
complete stop bef ore shif ting into
Park. The shif t lever must be in Park
bef ore you can remove the key f rom
the ignition switch. To shif t to Reverse
f rom Park, see the explanation under
Park. To shif t to Reverse f rom
Neutral, come to a complete stop and
then shift. Press the release button
bef ore shif ting into Reverse f rom
Neutral.
Use Neutral if you
need to restart a stalled engine, or if
it is necessary to stop brief ly with
the engine idling. Always shif t to
Park position if you need to leave the
car f or any reason. Press on the
brake pedal when you are moving
the shift lever from Neutral to
another position. Use this position f or
your normal driving. The transmis-
sion automatically adjusts to keep
the engine at the best speed f or
driving conditions. To help the
engine warm up f aster, the transmis-
sion will select ratios that allow the
engine to run at higher speeds when
it is cold.
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Driving
Reverse (R)
Neutral (N) Drive (D)
Automatic Transmission (CVT)
168

µµSelecting Second
shifts the transmission into a lower
range of ratios f or better accelera-
tion and increased engine braking.
Use Second when you are going
down a steep hill, or in stop-and-go
driving. To shif t to Low, press
the release button on the front of the
shif t lever. Use Low to get more
power when climbing, and f or
maximum engine braking when
going down steep hills.
ForfasteraccelerationwheninD,S
or L, the transmission will
automatically ‘‘kick down’’ to a lower
range of ratios by pushing the
accelerator pedal to the floor. The CVT shifts automatically to
maintain proper engine speed in any
shif t position.
When the vehicle reaches the
maximum speed in any shif t position,
you may f eel the engine cut in and
out. This is caused by a limiter (112
mph, 180 km/h) in the engine’s
computer controls. The engine will
run normally when you reduce the
speed to below the maximum.
Automatic Transmission (CVT)
Driving
Second (S)
L ow (L ) Engine Speed L imiter
169