wipers HONDA CIVIC HYBRID 2003 7.G Owners Manual

Your Car at a Glance
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HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS
(P.75, 78)
CRUISE CONTROL
MASTER SWITCH
(P. 139)
REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER
(P. 81)
MIRROR CONTROLS
(P. 99) (P.82)
TILT ADJUSTMENT
(P.140 )
CRUISE CONTROL SWITCHES (P.
111)
ECON BUTTON
(P.
80)
HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS
(P. 78, 80)
WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS

This section gives inf ormation about
the controls and displays that
contribute to the daily operation of
your Honda. All the essential
controls are within easy reach............................
Control Locations .58 ...............................
Indicator Lights .59
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Gauges .67
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Speedometer .69
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Tachometer .69
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Odometer/Trip Meter . 69
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Current Fuel Mileage . 70
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Trip Mileage .70
Turning Of f the Mileage .....................................
Display .71
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Fuel Gauge .71
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Temperature Gauge . 71
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Battery Level Gauge . 72
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Charge/Assist Gauge . 73
Controls Near the Steering .......................................
Wheel .74
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Headlights .75
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Daytime Running Lights . 76
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 77
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Turn Signals .78
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Windshield Wipers .78
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Windshield Washers . 80
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Hazard Warning .80
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Rear Window Def ogger . 81
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Steering Wheel Adjustment . 82
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Keys and Locks .83
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Keys .83 ....................
Immobilizer System . 84
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Ignition Switch .86
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Power Door Locks .87
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Remote Transmitter . 89
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Childproof Door Locks . 92
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Trunk .92
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Emergency Trunk Opener . 93
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Seat Adjustments .94
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Front Seat Adjustments . 94
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Driver’s Seat Armrest . 95
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Head Restraints .96
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Power Windows .97
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Mirrors .99
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Adjusting the Power Mirrors . 99
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Parking Brake .100
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Glove Box .101
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Beverage Holder .102
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Console Compartment . 102
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Coin Box .103
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Center Pocket .103
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Accessory Power Socket . 103
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Interior Lights .104
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Ceiling Light .104
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Spotlights .104
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Ignition Switch Light . 105
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols57

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Thetwoleversonthesteering
column contain controls f or driving
f eatures you use most of ten. The lef t
lever controls the turn signals,
headlights, and high beams. The
right lever controls the windshield
washers and wipers.
The hazard warning lights switch is
on the dashboard between the
center air vents.
The controls under the lef t air vent
are f or the rear window def ogger,
mirrors, and cruise control.
The tilt adjustment lever on the
underside of the steering column
allows you to tilt the steering wheel.To use the horn, press the center
pad of the steering wheel.
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Controls Near the Steering Wheel
Inst rument s and Cont rols74
CRUISE CONTROL
MASTER SWITCH
REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER
MIRROR CONTROLS TILT ADJUSTMENTHORN
CRUISE CONTROL
SWITCHESECON BUTTON
HAZARD WARNING
LIGHTS
WINDSHIELD
WIPERS/WASHERS
HEADLIGHTS/
TURN SIGNALS

Signal a turn or lane change with this
lever. Push down on the lever to
signal a lef t turn, and up to signal a
right turn. If you push it up or down
all the way, the turn signal continues
to blink even when you release the
lever. It shuts off automatically as
you complete the turn.To signal a lane change, push lightly
on the turn signal lever in the proper
direction and hold it. The lever will
return to the center position as soon
as you release it.
This lever controls the windshield
wipers and washers. It has five
positions:MIST: mist
OFF: off
INT: intermittent
LO: low speed
HI: high speed
To select a position, push the lever
up or down.
T urn Signals
Windshield Wipers
Controls Near the Steering Wheel
Inst rument s and Cont rols78
TURN SIGNAL LEVER

In intermittent, the wipers operate
every f ew seconds. You can vary
how of ten the wipers sweep the
windshield by turning the INT TIME
ring on the right lever. In low speed
and high speed, the wipers run
continuously.To operate the wipers in mist mode,
push the control lever up f rom the
OFF position. The wipers run at high
speed until you release the lever.
This gives you a quick way to clear
the windshield.
Controls Near the Steering Wheel
Inst rument s and Cont rols79
INT TIME RING

To clean the windshield, pull back on
the wiper control lever. The washers
spray until you release the lever.Push the button between the center
vents to turn on the hazard warning
lights (f our-way f lashers). This
causes all f our outside turn signals
and both indicators in the instrument
panel to f lash. Use the hazard
warning lights if you need to park in
a dangerous area near heavy traffic,
or if your car is disabled.
The wipers run at low speed while
you’re pulling the lever, then
complete one more sweep of the
windshield af ter you release it.
Controls Near the Steering Wheel
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Windshield Washers
Hazard Warning
80

µ
µ Being able to see
clearly in all directions and being
visible to other drivers are important
in all weather conditions. This is
more dif f icult in bad weather. To be
seen more clearly during daylight
hours, turn on your headlights.
Inspect your windshield wipers and
washers f requently. Keep the wind-
shield washer reservoir f ull of the
proper f luid. Have the windshield
wiper blades replaced if they start to
streak the windshield or leave parts
unwiped. Use the def rosters and air
conditioning to keep the windows
f rom f ogging up on the inside (see
page ).
Exercise extra caution when driving
in rain af ter a long dry spell. Af ter
months of dry weather, the f irst
rains bring oil to the surf ace of the
roadway, making it slippery.
Rain, f og, and snow conditions
require a dif f erent driving technique
because of reduced traction and
visibility. Keep your car well-
maintained and exercise greater
caution when you need to drive in
bad weather. The cruise control
should not be used in these
conditions. Always drive
slower than you would in dry
weather. It takes your car longer to
react, even in conditions that may
seem just barely damp. Apply
smooth, even pressure to all the
controls. Abrupt steering wheel
movements or sudden, hard appli-
cation of the brakes can cause loss of
control in wet weather. Be extra
cautious f or the f irst f ew miles
(kilometers) of driving while you
adjust to the change in driving
conditions. This is especially true in
snow. A person can f orget some
snow-driving techniques during the
summer months. Practice is needed
to relearn those skills. 116
Driving in Bad Weather
Driving
Visibility
Driving T echnique
178

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Vehicle Storage .243
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Ventilation .109
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VIN .286
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Vinyl Cleaning .250
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Viscosity, Oil .196
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WARNING, Explanation of . ii
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Warning Labels, Location of . 55
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Warranty Coverages .301
Washer, Windshield ........
Checking the Fluid Level . 205
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Indicator .65
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Operation .80
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Washing .246
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Waxing and Polishing . 247
Wheels ...............
Adjusting the Steering . 82
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Alignment and Balance . 227
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Aluminum Wheels .248
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Compact Spare .256
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Wrench .258
Windows .....................................
Cleaning .251
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Operating the Power . 97...........................
Rear, Def ogger .81
Windshield .......................................
Cleaning .78
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Def roster .116
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Washers .80
Wipers, Windshield .......................
Changing Blades .219
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Operation .78
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Worn Tires .227
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Wrecker, Emergency Towing . 282
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