HONDA CIVIC HYBRID 2008 8.G Owners Manual

Turn the ignition switch to the
LOCK (0) position. Make sure the
headlights and all other
accessories are of f .
Remove the cover f rom the f use
box.
If something electrical in your
vehicle stops working, the first thing
youshouldcheckforisablownfuse.
Determine f rom the chart on pages
and , or the diagram on the
fuse box lid, which fuse or fuses
control that device. Check those
f uses f irst, but check all the f uses
bef ore deciding that a blown f use is
the cause. Replace any blown f uses,
and check if the device works.
Check each of the large f uses in
the primary under-hood f use box
by looking through the top at the
wire inside. Remove the screws
with a Phillips-head screwdriver.
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Checking and Replacing Fuses
Fuses
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BLOWN
FUSE
BLOWN
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If you cannot drive the vehicle
without f ixing the problem, and you
do not have a spare fuse, take a fuse
of the same rating or a lower rating
f rom one of the other circuits. Make
sureyoucandowithoutthatcircuit
temporarily (such as the accessory
power socket or radio).
If you replace the blown f use with a
spare f use that has a lower rating, it
might blow out again. This does not
indicate anything wrong. Replace the
fuse with one of the correct rating as
soon as you can.
Check the smaller f uses in the
under-hood f use boxes and all the
fuses in the interior fuse box by
pulling out each one with the f use
puller provided in the primary
under-hood f use box. Look f or a blown wire inside the
f use. If it is blown, replace it with
oneof thesparefusesof thesame
rating or lower. The spare f uses
are provided back of the under-
hood f use cover.
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FUSE PULLER BLOWN
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When the audio system is disabled,
the clock setting in the audio system
will be canceled. You will need to
reset the clock according to the
instructions in the audio system
sectioninthisowner’smanual.
If the replacement fuse of the
same rating blows in a short time,
there is probably a serious
electrical problem with your
vehicle. Leave the blown fuse in
that circuit, and have your vehicle
checked by a qualif ied technician.
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Replacing a f use with one that has a
higher rating greatly increases the
chances of damaging the electrical
system. If you do not have a
replacement f use with the proper rating
f or the circuit, install one with a lower
rating.
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No. Circuits Protected
No. Circuits Protected
Circuits Protected Amps.
Amps.
Amps.
1
2
3
1
2
3 IMA2
IMA1
Booster MS
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23 Headlight Main
Power Window Main
Booster Motor
Sub Fan Motor
Main Fan Motor
Rear Defogger
Blower
Hazard
FI Sub
Stop and Horn
IG Coil (EX)
IG Coil (IN)
Oil Level
Not Used
Not Used
IG Coil
FI Main
MG Clutch
DBW
Interior Light
Back Up
Main Fuse
EPS
Option Main
Ignition Switch Main
ABS Motor
ABS F/S 50 A
40 A
40 A
20 A
20 A
30 A
40 A
10 A
15 A
15 A
15 A
15 A
7.5 A
20 A
15 A
7.5 A 15 A
7.5 A 10 A 10 A
7.5 A 15 A
100 A
70 A
60 A
50 A
30 A
30 A
Fuse Locations
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UNDER-HOOD PRIMARY FUSE BOX UNDER-HOOD SECONDARY FUSE BOX
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No. No. No.
Circuits Protected Circuits Protected
Circuits Protected
Amps. Amps. Amps.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16 17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
ODS
MET ER
SRS
Right Headlight High Beam
Left Headlight High Beam
Small (Interior)
Small (Exterior)
Right Headlight Low Beam Left Headlight Low Beam
Headlight High Main
Small (Main)
Not Used
Headlight Low Main
(HAC)
STS
Not Used
Door Lock
Driver’s Power Window
Not Used
Rear ACC Socket
ACC
Passenger’s Power Window
Not Used
Right Rear Power Window
Left Rear Power Window
Not Used
ACC Radio
HAC
Daytime Running Light
Wiper
Power Window
Fuel Pump
IG1 ACG
ABS Unit
Not Used
Not Used
TPMS
Not Used
7.5 A
15 A
10 A
7.5 A
7.5 A 7.5 A
7.5 A
10 A
10 A
10 A
7.5 A
7.5 A 10 A 10 A
20 A
15 A
20 A
(7.5 A)
(7.5 A)
20 A
20 A
(15 A) 15 A
20 A
20 A
20 A
7.5 A 10 A
7.5 A 30 A
: If equipped
Fuse Locations
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INTERIOR FUSE BOX
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If , due to damage, your vehicle must
be towed with the f ront wheels on
the ground, do this:
With the f ront wheels on the ground,
it is best to tow the vehicle no farther
than 50 miles (80 km), and keep the
speedbelow35mph(55km/h).
If your vehicle needs to be towed,
call a prof essional towing service or
organization. Never tow your vehicle
with just a rope or chain. It is very
dangerous.
Therearetwowaystotowyour
vehicle:
The tow
truck uses two pivoting arms that go
under the tires (f ront) and lif t them
of f the ground. The other two tires
remain on the ground. The operator
loads your vehicle on the back of a
truck. Start the engine.
Press on the brake pedal. Move
the shif t lever through all its
positions.
Shif t to D position f or 5 seconds,
then to N.
Turn of f the engine.
Release the parking brake.
Leave the ignition switch in the
ACCESSORY (I) position so the
steering wheel does not lock.
Wheel-lif t Equipment
Flat -bed Equipment
T his is an
acceptable way to tow your
vehicle. T his is the best way to
transport your vehicle.
Emergency Towing
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Improper towing preparation will
damage the transmission. Follow the
above procedure exactly. If you cannot
shif t the transmission or start the
engine, your vehicle must be
transported with the f ront wheels of f
the ground.
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Emergency Towing
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The steering system can be damaged if
the steering wheel is locked. Leave the
ignition switch in the ACCESSORY (I)
position, and make sure the steering
wheel turns f reely bef ore you begin
towing.
Trying to lif t or tow your vehicle by the
bumpers will cause serious damage.
The bumpers are not designed to
support the vehicle’s weight.
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Thediagramsinthissectiongive
you the dimensions and capacities of
your vehicle and the locations of the
identif ication numbers. It also
includes inf ormation you should
know about your vehicle’s tires and
emissions control systems.
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Identif ication Numbers .266
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Specif ications .268
DOT Tire Quality Grading
......................
(U.S. Vehicles) .270
Unif orm Tire Quality ..................................
Grading .270
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Treadwear .270
......................................
Traction .270
.............................
Temperature .271
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Tire Labeling .271
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) Required Federal ............................
Explanation .273 .......................
Emissions Controls .275
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The Clean Air Act .275
Crankcase Emissions Control
....................................
System .275
Evaporative Emissions Control ....................................
System .275
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor ................................
Recovery .275
...
Exhaust Emissions Controls .276
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PGM-FI System .276
Ignition Timing Control
................................
System .276
Exhaust Gas Recirculation ...................
(EGR) System .276
Three Way Catalytic ...........................
Converter .276
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Replacement Parts .276
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Three Way Catalytic Converter .277
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Emissions Testing .278
T echnical Inf ormation
Technical Inf ormation
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Your vehicle has several identif ying
numbers in various places.
The vehicle identif ication number
(VIN) is the 17-digit number your
dealer uses to register your vehicle
f or warranty purposes. It is also
necessary f or licensing and insuring
your vehicle. The easiest place to
find the VIN is on a plate fastened to
the top of the dashboard. You can
seeitbylookingthroughthe
windshield on the driver’s side. It is
also on the certification label
attached to the driver’s doorjamb,
and is stamped on the engine
compartment bulkhead. The VIN is
also provided in bar code on the
certif ication label.
The VIN is also located on the
engine bulkhead. Slide the cover on
the engine compartment bulkhead to
view the VIN. Always close the cover
when f inished.
Identif ication Numbers
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CERTIFICATION LABEL
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
COVER
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The engine number is stamped into
the engine block.
The transmission number is on a
label on top of the transmission.
The IMA Motor Number is stamped
on the motor housing.
Identif ication Numbers
Technical Inf ormation
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ENGINE NUMBER
IMA MOTOR
NUMBER TRANSMISSION NUMBER
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