HONDA CIVIC HYBRID 2004 7.G Owners Manual

2004 Civic Hybrid Online Reference Owner's Manual Use these links (and links throughout this manual) to navigate through this reference.
For a printed owner's manual, click on authorized manuals or go to www.helminc.com. Contents
Owner's Identification Form
Introduction ........................................................................\
............................................................................. i
A Few Words About Safety ........................................................................\
.................................................. ii
Your Vehicle at a Glance........................................................................\
.......................................................2
Driver and Passenger Safety ........................................................................\
...............................................5
Important information about proper use and care of your vehicle's seat b\
elts, an overview of Supplemental
Instruments and Controls........................................................................\
.................................................. .49
Explains the purpose of each instrument panel indica tor and gauge, and how to use controls on
Comfort and Convenience Features........................................................................\
.................................87
How to operate the heating and air conditioning system, the audio system, and other convenience
Before Driving ........................................................................\
.....................................................................113
What gasoline to use, how to break-in your new vehicle, and how to load luggage and other cargo.
Driving........................................................................\
...................................................... .............................127
The proper way to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park.
Maintenance........................................................................\
...................................................... ...................143
The Maintenance Schedule shows you when you need to take your vehicle to the dealer. There is also
Taking Care of the Unexpected........................................................................\
.......................................177
This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, and details how to handle them.
Technical Information........................................................................\
...................................................... .201
ID numbers, dimensions, capaciti es, and technical information.
Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada only).............................................................213
A summary of the warranties covering your new Honda, and how to contact us for any reason. Refer to
Authorized Manuals (U.S. only)........................................................................\
.......................................217
How to order manuals and other technical literature.
Index ........................................................................\
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Service Information Summary
A summary of information you need when you pull up to the fuel pump.

Restraint System, and valuable information on how to protect children w\
ith child restraints.
the dashboard and steering column.
features.
a list of things to check and instructions on how to check them.
your warranty manual for detailed information.

T he inf ormation and specif ications included
in this publication were in ef f ect at the time
of approval f or printing. Honda Motor Co.,
Ltd. reserves the right, however, to
discontinue or change specif ications or
design at any time without notice and
without incurring any obligation whatsoever. T his Owner’s Manual should be considered
a permanent part of the vehicle, and should
remain with the vehicle when it is sold.
T his Owner’s Manual covers all models of
the Civic Hybrid. You may f ind descriptions
of equipment and f eatures that are not on
your particular model.
Owner’s Identif ication
OWNER
ADDRESS
V. I. N.
DELIVERY DATE
DEALER NAMEDEALER NO.
ADDRESS
OWNER’S SIGNATURE
DEALER’S SIGNATURE
STREET
CITY STATE/PROVINCE ZIP CODE/
POSTAL CODE
(Date sold to original retail purchaser)
STREET
CITY STATE/PROVINCE ZIP CODE/
POSTAL CODE

One of the best ways to enhance the enjoyment of your new Honda is to
read this manual. In it, you will learn how to operate its driving controls and
convenience items. Af terwards, keep this owner’s manual in your vehicle so
youcanrefertoitatanytime.
Several warranties protect your new Honda. Read the warranty booklet
thoroughly so you understand the coverages and are aware of your rights
and responsibilities.
Calif ornia Proposition 65 WarningThis product contains or emits chemicals known to the State of
Calif ornia to cause cancer and birth def ects or other reproductive harm. As you read this manual, you will
f ind inf ormation that is preceded by
a
symbol. This
inf ormation is intended to help you
avoid damage to your Honda, other
property, or the environment.
Maintaining your vehicle according to the schedules given in this manual
helps to keep your driving trouble-f ree while it preserves your investment.
When your vehicle needs maintenance, keep in mind that your Honda
dealer’s staf f is specially trained in servicing the many systems unique to
your Honda. Your Honda dealer is dedicated to your satisf action and will be
pleased to answer any questions and concerns. Congratulations! Your selection of a 2004 Honda Civic Hybrid was a wise
investment. It will give you years of driving pleasure.
Introduction
WARNING:
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To help you make inf ormed
decisions about saf ety, we have
provided operating procedures and
other inf ormation on labels and in
this manual. This inf ormation alerts
you to potential hazards that could
hurt you or others.
You will f ind this important saf ety inf ormation in a variety of f orms,
including:
preceded by a saf ety alert symbol and one of
three signal words: , , or .
These signal words mean:
such as Important Saf ety Reminders or Important
Safety Precautions. such as Driver and Passenger Safety.
This entire book is f illed with important saf ety inf ormation please read it
caref ully.
Your safety, and the safety of others,
is very important. And operating this
vehicle safely is an important
responsibility.
Of course, it is not practical or
possible to warn you about all the
hazards associated with operating or
maintaining your vehicle. You must
use your own good judgement.
on the vehicle.
how to use this vehicle correctly and safely.
AFewWordsAboutSafety
Saf ety Messages
Saf ety Headings
Saf ety Section Saf ety L abels
Instructions DANGER WARNING CAUTION
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You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY
HURT if you don’t follow instructions.
You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY
HURT if you don’t follow instructions.
You CAN be HURT if you don’t follow
instructions.

Your Vehicle at a Glance
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AIRBAGSHEATING/COOLING CONTROLS
FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE
HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
MANUAL TRANSMISSION
TRUNK RELEASE POWER DOOR
LOCK SWITCH INSTRUMENT PANEL
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (CVT)
(P.
73) (P.
51)
(P. 115)
(P. 74)
(P.117) (P.
133)
(P. 130) (P.
88)
(P.
10, 22)
(P. 79)

Your Vehicle at a Glance
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CRUISE CONTROL SWITCHESECON BUTTON
ACCESSORY POWER
SOCKET
HORN
HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS
CRUISE CONTROL
MASTER SWITCH
REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER
MIRROR CONTROLS TILT ADJUSTMENT
WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS
HAZARD WARNING BUTTON
(P.
67)
(P. 65)
(P.
66)
(P. 109)
(P. 68)
(P.69) (P.
109 ) (P.
89)
AUDIO SYSTEM
(P.
94)
DIGITAL CLOCK
(P. 108)
(P. 81) (P.
85)

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This section gives you important
inf ormation about how to protect
yourself and your passengers. It
shows you how to use seat belts
properly. It explains how your
airbags work. And it tells you how to
properly restrain infants and
children in your vehicle.
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Important Safety Precautions . 6
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Your Vehicle’s Saf ety Features . 7
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Seat Belts .8
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Airbags .10
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Protecting Adults and Teens . 11
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1. Close and Lock the Doors . 11
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2. Adjust the Front Seats . 11
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3. Adjust the Seat-Backs . 13
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4. Adjust the Head Restraints . 14
5. Fasten and Position the ...
Lap/Shoulder Seat Belts . 14
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6. Adjust the Steering Wheel . 167. Maintain a Proper Sitting
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Position .16
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Advice f or Pregnant Women . 17
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Additional Safety Precautions . 18
Additional Inf ormation About Your .................................
Seat Belts .19
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Seat Belt System Components . 19
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Lap/Shoulder Belt .19
Automatic Seat Belt ...............................
Tensioners .20
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Seat Belt Maintenance . 21
Additional Inf ormation About ...........................
Your Airbags .22
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Airbag System Components . 22
How Your Front Airbags .........................................
Work .22
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How Your Side Airbags Work . 25
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How the SRS Indicator Works . 26
How the Side Airbag Of f ......................
Indicator Works .27
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Airbag Service .28
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Additional Safety Precautions . 28
Protecting Children General ................................
Guidelines .29
All Children Must Be ...............................
Restrained .29 All Children Should Sit in the
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Back Seat .30
The Passenger’s Front Airbag .........
Can Pose Serious Risks . 30
If You Must Drive with Several ...................................
Children .32
If a Child Requires Close ..................................
Attention .32
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Additional Safety Precautions . 33
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Protecting Inf ants .34
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Protecting Small Children . 35
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Selecting a Child Seat .36
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Installing a Child Seat .37
Installing a Child Seat Using .....................................
LATCH .38
Installing a Child Seat with a ..................
Lap/shoulder Belt . 40
Installing a Child Seat with a ......................................
Tether .41
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Protecting Larger Children . 42
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Checking Seat Belt Fit . 43
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Using a Booster Seat . 43
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Additional Safety Precautions . 45
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 46
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Saf ety Labels .47
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
Driver and Passenger Saf ety5

You’ll f ind many saf ety
recommendations throughout this
section, and throughout this manual.
Therecommendationsonthispage
are the ones we consider to be the
most important.
A seat belt is your best protection in
all types of collisions. Airbags
supplement seat belts, but airbags
are designed to inf late only in a
moderate to severe f rontal collision.
So even though your vehicle is
equipped with airbags, make sure
you and your passenger always wear
your seat belts, and wear them
properly. (See page ).
Children age 12 and under should
ride properly restrained in a back
seat. Infants and small children
should be restrained in a child seat.
Larger children should use a booster
and a lap/shoulder belt until theycanusethebeltproperlywithouta
booster (see page ).
Excessive speed is a major f actor in
crash injuries and deaths. Generally,
the higher the speed the greater the
risk, but serious injuries can also
occur at lower speeds. Never drive
f aster than is saf e f or current
conditions, regardless of the
maximum speed posted.
Having a tire blowout or a
mechanical f ailure can be extremely
hazardous. To reduce the possibility
of such problems, check your tire
pressures and condition f requently,
and perform all regularly scheduled
maintenance (see page ).
While airbags can save lives, they
can cause serious or fatal injuries to
occupants who sit too close to them,
or are not properly restrained.
Inf ants, young children, and short
adults are at the greatest risk. Be
sure to f ollow all instructions and
warnings in this manual.
Alcohol and driving don’t mix. Even
one drink can reduce your ability to
respond to changing conditions, and
your reaction time gets worse with
every additional drink. So don’t drink
and drive, and don’t let your f riends
drink and drive, either.
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Important Saf ety Precautions
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
Always Wear Your Seat Belt
Restrain All ChildrenBe Aware of Airbag Hazards
Control Your Speed
K eep Your Vehicle in Saf e
Condition
Don’t Drink and Drive
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Some saf ety f eatures do not require
anyactiononyourpart.These
include a strong steel f ramework
that forms a safety cage around the
passenger compartment; f ront and
rear crash zones, a collapsible
steering column, and seat belt
tensioners that tighten the front seat
belts in the event of a crash. Your vehicle is equipped with many
features that work together to
protect you and your passengers
during a crash.
CONT INUED
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
Your Vehicle’s Saf ety Features
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(9)(2)
(8)
(6)(4)(3)(1)
(10)
(8)
(7)
(5)
(2)(7)
(1) Safety Cage
(2) Crush Zone
(3) Seats & Seat-Backs
(4) Head Restraints
(5) Collapsible Steering Column
(6) Seat Belts
(7) Front Airbags
(8) Side Airbags
(U.S.models and optional forCanadian model)
(9) Seat Belt Tensioners
(10) Door Locks