oil dipstick HONDA CIVIC HYBRID 2006 8.G Owners Manual

Remove the dipstick again, and
check the level. It should be
between the upper and lower
marks.
Wait
a few minutes after turning the
engine off before you check the oil.
Remove the dipstick (orange loop).
Wipe the dipstick with a clean
cloth or paper towel.
Insert it all the way back in its tube.
To
close the hood, lift it up slightly to
remove the support rod from the
hole. Put the support rod back into
its holding clip. Lower the hood to
about a foot (30 cm) above the
fender, then let it drop. Make sure it
is securely latched. If it is near or below the lower mark,
see
on page .
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3. 1. 4.
192
Service Station Procedures
Oil Check
A dding Engine Oil
Bef ore Driving
153
DIPSTICK UPPER MARK
LOWER MARK
SUPPORT ROD
CLIP
GRIP
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Fluid Locations
188
RADIATOR CAP
ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK
(Orange loop)
ENGINE OIL
FILL CAP
WASHER FLUID
(Blue cap) AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION (CVT)
FLUID DIPSTICK
(Yellow loop)
ENGINE COOLANT
RESERVOIR
BRAKE FLUID
(Black cap)
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The oil viscosity or weight is
provided on the container’s label.
Oil is a major contributor to your
engine’s perf ormance and longevity.
Always use a premium-grade 0W-20
detergent oil displaying the API
Certif ication Seal. This seal indicates
the oil is energy conserving, and that
it meets the American Petroleum
Institute’s latest requirements.
Honda Motor Oil is the pref erred
0W-20 lubricant f or your vehicle. It is
highly recommended that you use
Honda Motor Oil in your vehicle f or optimum engine protection. Make
sure the API Certif ication Seal says
‘‘For Gasoline Engines’’.
A very low-viscosity, f uel-ef f icient
0W-20 oil is the pref erred engine
lubricant f or your Civic Hybrid. This
special oil is f ormulated to help your
engine use less fuel. It is available at
your dealer. A 5W-20 oil may be used
if 0W-20 is not available.
Unscrew and remove the engine oil
fill cap on the valve cover. Pour in
the oil slowly and caref ully so you do
not spill any. Clean up any spills
immediately. Spilled oil could
damage components in the engine
compartment.
Reinstall the engine oil f ill cap, and
tighten it securely. Wait a f ew
minutes, and recheck the oil level on
the engine oil dipstick. Do not f ill
above the upper mark; you could
damage the engine. Recommended Engine Oil
A dding Engine Oil
Maint enance
189
API CERTIFICATION SEAL
ENGINE OIL
FILL CAP
Ambient Temperature
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Turn of f the engine, let it sit f or
several minutes, then check the oil
level on the dipstick. If necessary,
add more oil.
Put the under-cover back in place
and reinstall the nine holding clips.
Locktheclipssecurelybypushing
on the center of each clip.If the coolant level in the reserve
tank is at or below the MIN line, add
coolant to bring it up to the MAX line.
Inspect the cooling system f or leaks.
Always use Honda Long-lif e Anti-
f reeze/Coolant Type 2. This coolant
is pre-mixed with 50 percent
antif reeze and 50 percent water.
Never add straight antifreeze or
plain water. If Honda Long-lif e antif reeze/
coolant is not available, you may use
another major-brand non-silicate
coolant as a temporary replacement.
Make sure it is a high-quality coolant
recommended f or aluminum engines.
Continued use of any non-Honda
coolant can result in corrosion,
causingthecoolingsystemto
malf unction or f ail. Have the cooling
system f lushed and ref illed with
Honda Long-lif e antif reeze/coolant
as soon as possible.
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12.
A dding Engine Coolant
Changing the Oil and Filter, Engine Coolant
192
RESERVE TANK
Improper disposal of engine oil can be
harmf ul to the environment. If you
change your own oil, please dispose of
the used oil properly. Put it in a sealed
container and take it to a recycling
center. Do not discard it in a trash bin
or dump it on the ground.
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If necessary, add oil to bring the
level back to the full mark on the
dipstick (see page ).
Let
the vehicle sit for a minute.
Op en the hood, and check the oil
level (see page ). An engine
very low on oil can lose pressure
during cornering and other driving
maneuvers. Safely pull off the road, and shut
off the engine. Turn on the hazard
warning indicators.
This
indicator should never
come on when the engine is
running. If it starts flashing
or stays on, the oil pressure has
dropped very low or lost pressure.
Serious engine damage is possible,
and you should take immediate
action.
Start the engine, and watch the oil
pressure indicator. If it does not go
out within 10 seconds, turn off the
engine. There is a mechanical
problem that needs to be repaired
bef ore you can continue driving
(see on page ). The engine running generates the oil
pressure. When the Auto Idle Stop is
activated, the engine is stopped, the
oil pressure is dropped, and the low
oil pressure indicator does not come
on.
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237 Emergency T owing
L ow Oil Pressure Indicator
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
227
Running the engine with low oil
pressure can cause serious mechanical
damage almost immediately. Turn of f
the engine as soon as you can saf ely get
the vehicle stopped.
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Bulb Replacement..........................
Back-up Lights .201
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Brake Lights .200, 201
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Front Side Marker Lights .199
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Front Turn Signal Light .199
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Headlights .197
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Parking Lights .199
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Rear Side Marker Lights .200
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Rear Turn Signal Lights .200
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Specif ications .243
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Bulbs, Halogen .197 ................
DANGER, Explanation of .ii
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Dashboard .3, 56
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Daytime Running Lights .73
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety .254
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Def og and Def rost .103
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Def ogger, Rear Window .75
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Def rosting the Windows .103
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Dimensions .242
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Dimming the Headlights .73
Dipstick
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Automatic Transmission .195
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Engine Oil .154
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Directional Signals .73
Disc Brake Pad Wear
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Indicators .173
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Disc Player .112
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Display Change Button .64
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Disposal of Used Oil .192
Doors
.
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .81
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Auto Door Locking .81
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Auto Door Unlocking .83
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Locking and Unlocking .80
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Power Door Locks .80
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Card, PC .129
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Capacities Chart .242
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 52
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Carrying Cargo .158
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CAUTION, Explanation of . ii
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CD Player .112
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Ceiling Light .97
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Certif ication Label .240
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Chains .211
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Changing a Flat Tire .217
Changing Oil ........................................
How to .190 ......................................
When to .179
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Charging System Indicator . 62,228
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Check Fuel Cap Indicator . 68
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 164
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Child Saf ety .34
Child Seats .............
LATCH Anchor System . 43
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Lower Anchor .43
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Tether Anchor .46
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Childproof Door Locks . 81
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Clock, Setting the .119
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CO in the Exhaust .247
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Cold Weather, Starting in . 165
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Compact Spare .216
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Consumer Inf ormation . 252
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Controls, Instruments and . 55
Coolant ........................................
Adding .192
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Checking .154
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Proper Solution .192
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Temperature Gauge . 67
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System .247
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Cruise Control Operation . 145
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Customer Service Inf ormation . 252
Index
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