fuel pressure HONDA CIVIC HYBRID 2009 8.G Owners Manual

2009 Civic Hybrid Online Reference Owner's Manual
Contents

Owner's Identification Form

Introduction .......................................................................................................................................................... i A Few Words About Safety .............................................................................................................................. iii
Your Vehicle at a Glance (main controls) ...................................................................................................... 3
Driver and Passenger Safety (seat belts, SRS, and child protection) .......................................................... 5
Instruments and Controls (indicators, gauges, dashboard, and steering column) ......................................... 55
Features (climate control, audio, steering wheel, security, and cruise control)........................................................ 103
Before Driving (fuel, vehicle break- in, and cargo loading) ............................................................................ 253
Driving (engine and transmission operation) ...................................................................................................... 269
Maintenance (minder, fluid checking, minor services, and vehicle storage)..................................................... 287
Taking Care of the Unexpected (flat tire, dead battery, overheating, and fuses) ..................................... 323
Technical Information (vehicle specifications, tires, and emissions controls) ................................................ 347
Warranty and Customer Relations (U. S. and Canada only) (warranty and contact information) ......... 363
Authorized Manuals (U. S. only) (how to order) ........................................................................................... 367
Index ............................................................................................................................... ...................................... I

Service Information Summary ( fluid capacities and tire pressures)

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The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Dif f erences f or the Canadian models are noted in the text.
Optional in U.S.
1:
2: If equipped
Instrument Panel
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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TRUNK-OPEN
INDICATOR
DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS
INDICATOR LIGHTS ON
INDICATOR
(P.60)
(P.60)
HIGH BEAM
INDICATOR
(P.60)
(P.60)
CRUISE MAIN
INDICATOR (P.61)
CRUISE CONTROL
INDICATOR (P.61)
CHARGING SYSTEM
INDICATOR
LOW OIL PRESSURE
INDICATOR
IMA SYSTEM INDICATOR
(P.62)
AUTO IDLE STOP INDICATOR
SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR LOW FUEL INDICATOR (P.61)
(P.62)
(P.63)
(P.63)
(P.59)
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM
(ABS) INDICATOR
(P.60)
(P.62,196,197)
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR
LAMP
(P.30,59)
SIDE AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR
LOW TIRE PRESSURE
INDICATORBRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR
(AMBER)
ELECTRIC POWER STEERING
(EPS) INDICATOR
PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE
SYSTEM INDICATOR (RED)
DOOR-OPEN INDICATOR
(P.60)
SEAT BELT REMINDER
INDICATOR
MAINTENANCE MINDER
INDICATOR
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATOR
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM
INDICATOR
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) INDICATOR (P.59)
(P.30,58) (P.61)(P.18,58)
(P.61)
(P.62,335)
(P.62,336)
(P.62,337) (P.58,338)
(P.64)
VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM
INDICATOR VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST
(VSA) ACTIVATION
INDICATOR
(P.64)
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This indicator comes on as a
reminder that you must ref uel soon.
This indicator goes of f when your
dealer resets it after completing the
required maintenance service. This indicator reminds you that it is
time to take your vehicle in for
scheduled maintenance. The
maintenance main items and sub
items will be displayed in the
inf ormation display. See page f or
more inf ormation on the
maintenance minder.
This indicator comes on when you
turn on the cruise control system by
pressing the CRUISE button (see
page ).
This indicator comes on when you
set the cruise control. See page
f or inf ormation on operating the
cruise control.
This indicator comes on when the
washer f luid level is low. Add washer
fluidwhenyouseethisindicator
come on (see page ).
This indicator normally comes on f or
a f ew seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position.
If this indicator comes on and stays
on at any other time, or if it does not
come on when you turn the ignition
switch to the ON (II) position, there
is a problem with the TPMS. With
this indicator on, the low tire
pressure indicator will not come on
when a tire loses pressure. Take the
vehicle to your dealer to have the
system checked.
When the indicator comes on, there
are about 1.9 US gal (7.5
)of fuel
remaining in the tank.
When the reading reaches E, there is
a very small amount of f uel in the
tank.
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216
302 289
Canadian models only
U.S. models only
Instrument Panel Indicators
Low Fuel Indicator
Maintenance Minder
Indicator
Cruise Main Indicator
Cruise Control Indicator
Washer Level Indicator
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (T PMS) Indicator
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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To open the f uel f ill door, push
down the lever on the lef t of the
driver’s seat.Stop f illing the tank af ter the f uel
nozzle automatically clicks of f . Do
not try to ‘‘top off’’ the tank. This
leaves some room in the f uel tank
for the fuel to expand with
temperature changes.
Park with the driver’s side closest
to the service station pump. Removethefuelfillcapslowly.
You may hear a hissing sound as
pressure inside the tank escapes.
The fuel fill cap is attached to the
f uel f iller with a tether. Place the
cap in the holder on the f uel f ill
door.
even though the tank is not f ull,
there may be a problem with your
vehicle’s fuel vapor recovery
system. The system helps keep
f uel vapor f rom going into the
atmosphere. Try f illing at another
pump. If this does not f ix the
problem, consult your dealer.
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2. 3.
4.
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If the f uel nozzle keeps clicking of f
Service Station Procedures
Ref ueling
Bef ore Driving
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HOLDERFUEL FILL CAPTETHERGasoline is highly flammable
and explosive. You can be
burned or seriously injured
when handling fuel.
Stop the engine, and keep
heat, sparks, and flame away.
Handle fuel only outdoors.
Wipe up spills immediately.
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Ì Youshouldcheckthefollowing
items at the specif ied intervals. If
you are unsure of how to perf orm
any check, turn to the appropriate
page listed.
Engine oil level Check every
time you fill the fuel tank. See
page .
Engine coolant level Check the
radiator reserve tank every time
youfillthefueltank.Seepage .
Automatic transmission Check
the f luid level monthly. See page .
Brakes Check the f luid level
monthly. See page .
Tires Check the tire pressure
monthly. Examine the tread f or
wear and foreign objects. See page . Lights Check the operation of
the headlights, parking lights,
taillights, high-mount brake light,
turn signals, brake lights, and
license plate light monthly. See
page .
According to state and federal
regulations, f ailure to perf orm
maintenance on the items marked
with will not void your emissions
warranties. However, all
maintenance services should be
perf ormed in accordance with the
intervals indicated by the
inf ormation display. U.S. Vehicles:
257258
303 304
315 305
Maintenance Minder
Owner’s Maintenance Checks
Maintenance, replacement, or
repair of emissions control
devices and systems may be done
by any automotive repair
establishment or individual using
parts that are ‘‘certif ied’’ to EPA
standards.
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DOT Tire Quality Grading .352
...........
Driver and Passenger Safety .5
...........................................
Driving .269
....................................
Economy .259
..................
Dust and Pollen Filter .312
..............................
Economy, Fuel .259
............
Emergencies on the Road .323
.............
Battery, Jump Starting .331
...........
Brake System Indicator .338
................
Changing a Flat Tire .325
.....
Charging System Indicator .337
..................
Checking the Fuses .340
Low Oil Pressure
...........................
Indicator .62,335
Malf unction Indicator ................................
Lamp .62,337
..................
Overheated Engine .333
...........................
Emergency Brake .99
......................
Emergency Flashers .76
......................
Emergency Towing .345
............
Emergency Trunk Opener .88
.......................
Emissions Controls .357
........................
Emissions Testing .360Engine
....
Coolant Temperature Gauge .66
..............
Engine Speed Limiter .274
Malf unction Indicator
................................
Lamp .62,337
........
Oil Pressure Indicator .62,335
..............
Oil, What Kind to Use .297
...............................
Overheating .333
............................
Specif ications .350
.......................................
Starting .271
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls .357
...............................
Exhaust Fumes .52
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by .16
...............
Gas Mileage, Improving .259
..........................................
Gasohol .254
...................................
Fan, Interior .105
.........................................
Features .103
....................
Filling the Fuel Tank .255
Filters
.........................
Dust and Pollen .312
...............................................
Oil .298
.............
Flashers, Hazard Warning .76
...................
Flat Tire, Changing a .325 Fluids
..........
Automatic Transmission .303
..........................................
Brake .304
..................
Windshield Washer .302
FM Stereo Radio ...................................
Reception .204
..........................
Four-way Flashers .76
..............................
Front Airbags .9,21
.................................................
Fuel .254
......................
Fill Door and Cap .255
...........................................
Gauge .66
................
Octane Requirement .254
...............................
Oxygenated .254
........................
Reserve Indicator .61
........................
Tank, Filling the .255
.....................
Fuses, Checking the .340
Index
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Gasoline .254
...............
Fuel Reserve Indicator .61
...........................................
Gauge .66
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Octane Requirement .254
........................
Tank, Filling the .255
................
Gas Station Procedures .255
Gauges
...
Engine Coolant Temperature .66
...............................................
Fuel .67
............
Gearshif t Lever Positions .272
..........
Automatic Transmission .272
......................................
Glove Box .101
.............
Halogen Headlight Bulbs .305
..............
Hazard Warning Flashers .76
Headlights
........................................
Aiming .305
............
Daytime Running Lights .75
..................
High Beam Indicator .60
........................
Reminder Beeper .74
........
Replacing Halogen Bulbs .305
...................................
Turning on .74
..............................
Head Restraints .92
...............................
Heated Mirrors .99...................................
Heaters, Seat .96
.............
High Altitude, Starting at .271
.................
High-Low Beam Switch .74
.......................
Hood, Opening the .256
..................................................
Horn .72
...
Identif ication Number, Vehicle .348
Ignition
..............................................
Keys .78
...........................................
Switch .80
............
Timing Control System .358
.........
Important Safety Precautions .6
.........
Indicators, Instrument Panel .58
...............................
Inf ant Restraint .39
Inf ant Seats ......
LATCH Anchorage System .43
...........................
Lower Anchors .43
...........................
Tether Anchors .47
.....
Inf lation, Recommended Tire .316
...................................
Pressures .316
........................
Inf ormation Display .65
...................................
Inside Mirror .98
.............................
Inspection, Tire .317
............................
Instrument Panel .57................
Instrument Panel Lights .58
........
Instrument Panel Brightness .75
...............................
Interior Lights .102
........................................
Introduction .i
.......................................
iPod
.130,183
.................
Jacking up the Vehicle .326
.......................................
Jack, Tire .325
................................
Jump Starting .331
..................................................
Keys .78
.......................
Label, Certif ication .348
.................
Lane Change, Signaling .74
..................
Lap/Shoulder Belts .14,18
...........
LATCH Anchorage System .43
Index
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Lights....................
Bulb Replacement .305
.......................................
Indicator .60
.........................................
Parking .74
..................................
Turn Signal .74
....................................
Load Limits .265
......
LOCK (Ignition Key Position) .80
Locks
.......
Anti-thef t Steering Column .80
............................
Fuel Fill Door .256
.................................
Power Door .81
...........................................
Trunk .88
........................
Low Coolant Level .258
.........................
Low Fuel Indicator .61
................................
Lower Anchors .43
...
Low Oil Pressure Indicator .62,335
...
Lubricant Specif ications Chart .350
..................................
Maintenance .287
........................................
Minder .289
.........................
Minder Indicator .61
Owner’s Maintenance ...................................
Checks .294
..........................................
Saf ety .288 .
Malf unction Indicator Lamp .62,337
.........................
Meters, Gauges .57,65
...................
Methanol in Gasoline .255
..........................
Mirrors, Adjusting .98
...........................
MP3/WMA .122,161
...................
Neutral Gear Position .274
..................
New Vehicle Break-in .254
...................
NOTICE, Explanation of . i
...............
Numbers, Identif ication .348
...
Octane Requirement, Gasoline .254
.........................................
Odometer .69
................................
Odometer,Trip .67
Oil ........................
Change, How to .298
......................
Change, When to .289
......................
Checking Engine .256
..............
Pressure Indicator .62,335
.......
Selecting Proper Viscosity .297
...........
ON (Ignition Key Position) .80 Onboard Ref ueling Vapor
....................................
Recovery .357
..............................
Outside Mirrors .98
....
Outside Temperature Indicator .67
....................
Overheating, Engine .333
....
Owner’s Maintenance Checks .294
.........................
Oxygenated Fuels .255
..............
Panel Brightness Control .75
........................
Park Gear Position .274
...........................................
Parking .278
.................................
Parking Brake .99
Parking Brake and Brake .................
System Indicator .58,338
.................................
Parking Lights .74
..
Parking Over Things that Burn .278
.............................
PGM-FI System .358
..................
Playing the Radio .113,148
........................
Playing a Disc .122,160
.........................
Playing a PC Card .170
.........
Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts .16
Index
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Speed-Sensitive Volume.......
Compensation (SVC) .115,158
.......................................
Spotlights .102
..........
SRS, Additional Inf ormation .21
...
Additional Safety Precautions .32
.............................
Airbag Service .32
How the Passenger Airbag Of f ......................
Indicator Works .31
How the Side Airbag Of f ......................
Indicator Works .30
..
How the SRS Indicator Works .30
How Your Front Airbags
.........................................
Work .24
...
How Your Side Airbags Work .28
How Your Side Curtain
..........................
Airbags Work .29
........................
SRS Components .21
.............................
SRS Indicator .30,59
....
START (Ignition Key Position) .80
.......................
Starting the Engine .271
In Cold Weather at High ..................................
Altitude .271
................
With a Dead Battery .331
........
Steam Coming f rom Engine .333
Steering Wheel
..................................
Adjustment .77 .............
Anti-theft Column Lock .80
....................
Storing Your Vehicle .322
Supplemental Restraint ..................................
System .9,21
......................................
Servicing .32
.........................
SRS Indicator .30,59
...................
System Components .21
.........................................
SVC .115,158
..................................
Synthetic Oil .298
Taillights, Changing ..................................
Bulbs .308,309
.
Taking Care of the Unexpected .323
Technical Descriptions
......
DOT Tire Quality Grading .352
.....
Emissions Control Systems .357
.....................
Oxygenated Fuels .254
..........
State Emissions Testing .360
Three Way Catalytic
...............................
Converter .359
.................................
Tire Labeling .354
.......................
Temperature Gauge .66
..............
Tether Anchorage Points .46
............................
Thef t Protection .209 ..
Three Way Catalytic Converter .359
..........................
Time, Setting the .212
....................................
Tire Chains .320
.........
Tire, How to Change a Flat .325
...........................
Tire Inf ormation .352
...............................................
Tires .315
..............................
Air Pressure .316
.........................
Checking Wear .317
..........................
Compact Spare .324
......
DOT Tire Quality Grading .352
......................................
Inf lation .315
..................................
Inspection .317
..............................
Maintenance .318
...................................
Replacing .318
......................................
Rotating .318
................................
Service Lif e .317
...........................................
Snow .319
............................
Specif ications .351
................................
Tire Chains .320
...................
Tools, Tire Changing .325
Towing
.....................................
A Trailer .281
..................
Emergency Towing .345
...........................
Traction Devices .320
Index
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Service Inf ormation Summary
Gasoline:
Fuel Tank Capacity:Brake Fluid:
Tire Pressure (measured cold):
Recommended Engine Oil: Automatic Transmission Fluid
(CVT):
32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm
)
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm
)
Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid
DOT 3 preferred, or a DOT 3 or
DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary
replacement (see page ).
Front/Rear:
Spare Tire:
Unleaded gasoline, pump octane
number of 87 or higher.
API Premium grade 0W-20
detergent oil (see page ).
Oil change capacity (including
filter):
3.4 US qt (3.2
) Use Honda CVT Fluid
(Continuously Variable
Transmission Fluid) only
3.0 US qt (2.8
)
12.3 US gal (46.6
)
Fluid change capacity:
215 304
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