HONDA CIVIC HYBRID 2007 8.G Owners Manual

If youreplacedaheadlightbulbon
the driver’s side, reinstall the
engine coolant reserve tank.
Remove the electrical connector
f rom the socket by pushing on the
tab and pulling the connector
down. To change the bulb on the driver’s
side, start the engine, turn the
steering wheel all the way to the
right, then turn of f the engine. To
change the bulb on the passenger’s
side, turn the steering wheel to the
lef t.
Use a f lat-tipped screwdriver to
remove the two holding clips f rom
the inner f ender, and pull the inner
f ender cover back.
Remove the bulb f rom the
headlight assembly by turning it
one-quarter turn counterclockwise. Push the electrical connector back
onto the bulb. Make sure it is on
all the way.
Install the new bulb, and turn it
one-quarter turn clockwise to lock
it in place.
Turn on the headlights to test the
new bulb.
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L ow Beam Headlight
Lights
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TAB HOLDING CLIP
SOCKET
CONNECTOR BULB

To change the bulb on the driver’s
side, start the engine, turn the
steering wheel all the way to the
right, then turn of f the engine. To
change the bulb on the passenger’s
side, turn the steering wheel to the
lef t.
Remove the electrical connector
f rom the socket by pushing on the
tab and pulling the connector
down. Remove the bulb f rom the
headlight assembly by turning it
one-quarter turn counterclockwise. Install the new bulb, and turn it
one-quarter turn clockwise to lock
it in place.
Push the electrical connector back
onto the bulb. Make sure it is on
all the way.
Turn on the headlights to test the
new bulb.
Reinstall the inner f ender cover.
Then reinstall the holding clips,
andlocktheminplacebypushing
on their centers.
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Lights
Replacing the Front Side Marker/
Turn Signal Light Bulb
Maint enance
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TAB HOLDING CLIP
SOCKET
BULB

Open the trunk.
Use a f lat-tipped screwdriver to
remove the two holding clips f rom
the inner f ender, and pull the inner
f ender cover back. Remove the bulb f rom the socket
by pushing the bulb in and turning
it counterclockwise until it unlocks.
Install the new bulb in the socket.
Turn it clockwise to lock it in place.
Insert the socket back into the
headlight assembly. Turn it
clockwise to lock it in place.
Reinstall the inner f ender cover.
Then reinstall the holding clips,
andlocktheminplacebypushing
on their centers. Turn on the lights to make sure
the new bulb is working.
Remove the bulb f rom the
headlight assembly by turning it
one-quarter turn counterclockwise. Use the f lat-tipped screwdriver to
remove the screws in the center of
each f astener on the side of the
boot lining. Remove the f asteners
first, then pull the lining back
caref ully.
Determine which of the f our bulbs
is burned out: stop/tail-light, back-
up light, side marker light, or turn
signal light.
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2. Replacing Rear Bulbs
(In Fenders)
Lights
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FASTENERFASTENER
BULB

Remove the socket by turning it
one-quarter turn counterclockwise.
Pull the bulb straight out of its
socket. Push the new bulb straight
into the socket until it bottoms.
Reinstall the socket into the light
assembly by turning it clockwise
until it locks.Put the f asteners into the holes on
the side of the trunk lining.
Reinstall the screws. Reinstall the trunk lining. Make
sure it is installed under the edge
of the trunk seal. Turn on the lights to make sure
the new bulb is working.
Open the trunk.
Use the Phillips-head screwdriver to
remove the screws in the center of
each f astener on the back of the boot
lid. Remove the f asteners f irst, then
pull the lining back caref ully. 1.
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Replacing Rear Bulbs
(in T runk L id)
Lights
Maint enance
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BULBS
SOCKETS SOCKETS
BULB
BULB FASTENER

Pull the bulb straight out of its
socket. Push the new bulb straight
into the socket until it bottoms.
Insert the socket back into the
light assembly. Turn it clockwise
to lock it in place.
Push the trunk lid trim back into
position.
Put the f asteners into the holes on
the trunk lid trim. Reinstall the
screws.Beforeusinganautomaticcarwash,
remove the radio antenna so it does
not get damaged. Remove the
antenna by unscrewing it. When you
reinstall the antenna, tighten it
securely.
Bef ore entering or parking in areas
with low ceiling height, remove the
antenna.
Turn on the lights to make sure
the new bulb is working.
Remove the socket by turning it
one-quarter turn counterclockwise.
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Roof A ntenna
Lights, Roof Antenna
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BULB
SOCKET

If your seat belts get dirty, use a sof t
brush with a mixture of mild soap
and warm water to clean them. Do
not use bleach, dye, or cleaning
solvents. Let the belts air dry bef ore
you use the vehicle.
Dirt build-up in the loops of the seat
belt anchors can cause the belts to
retract slowly. Wipe the insides of
the loops with a clean cloth
dampened in mild soap and warm
water or isopropyl alcohol.The floor mats that came with your
vehicle hooks over the f loor mat
anchors. This keeps the f loor mat
f rom sliding f orward and possibly
interf ering with the pedals.
If you remove the driver’s f loor mat,
make sure to re-anchor it when you
putitbackinyourvehicle.If you use non-Honda f loor mats,
make sure they f it properly and that
theycanbeusedwiththefloormat
anchors. Do not put additional f loor
mats on top of the anchored mats.
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If equipped
Seat Belts
Floor Mats
Cleaning the Seat Belts, Floor Mats
Maint enance
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LOOP

This f ilter removes the dust and
pollenthatisbroughtinfromthe
outside through the heating and
cooling system/climate control
system.
Have your dealer replace the filter
when this service is indicated by a
maintenance message on the
inf ormation display. It should be
replaced every 15,000 miles (24,000
km) if you drive primarily in urban
areas that have high concentrations
of soot in the air, or if the f low f rom
the heating and cooling system
becomeslessthanusual.Check the condition of the wiper
blades at least every 6 months.
Replace them if you f ind signs of
cracking in the rubber, and areas
that are getting hard or if they leave
streaks and unwiped areas when
used.
To replace a wiper blade:Raise each wiper arm off the
windshield, lif ting the driver’s side
first, then the passenger’s side.
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Dust and Pollen Filter, Wiper Blades
Dust and Pollen Filter
Wiper Blades
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WIPER ARMS
Do not open the hood when the wiper
arms are raised, or you will damage the
hood and wiper arms.

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Remove the cover, by squeezing
the two tabs and pulling it straight
out.As shown above, cover the tip of a
f lat-tipped screwdriver with a cloth
and move the screwdriver in the
direction of the arrow. Disconnect the blade assembly
from the wiper arm:
Press and hold the lock tab.
Slidethebladeassemblytoward
the lock tab until it releases
from the wiper arm.
When replacing a wiper blade,
make sure not to drop the wiper
blade or wiper arm down on the
windshield.
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Wiper Blades
Maint enance
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COVER BLADE ASSEMBLY
TAB

Remove the blade from the blade
assembly:Findthesideof theblade
labeled ‘‘LOCK.’’ This is the side
you pull out.
Pull back the end of the blade
assembly on the ‘‘LOCK’’ side of
theblade.Thengrabtheendof
the blade, and slide it out. Examine the new wiper blades. If
they have no plastic or metal
reinf orcement along the back
edge, remove the metal
reinf orcement strips f rom the old
wiper blade, and install them in
the slots along the edge of the new
blade.
Lower the wiper arm down against
the windshield, the passenger’s
side first, then the driver’s side. Make sure the blade is completely
installed and that its edge is not
bunched up. Install the new blade onto the
blade assembly:Pull back either end of the blade
assembly.
Place the side of the blade not
labeled‘‘LOCK’’ontheendof
the blade assembly, and slide
the blade onto the assembly
until it is f ully installed.
Slide the wiper blade assembly
onto the wiper arm. Make sure it
locks in place.
Reinstall the cover onto the blade
assembly.
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Wiper Blades
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WIPER BLADE REINFORCEMENT
STRIP

Keeping the tires properly inf lated
provides the best combination of
handling, tread lif e, and riding
comf ort.Underinf lated tires wear unevenly,
adversely af f ect handling and f uel
economy, and are more likely to
fail from being overheated.
Overinf lated tires can make your
vehicleridemoreharshly,are
more prone to damage f rom road
hazards, and wear unevenly.
We recommend that you visually
check your tires every day. If you
think a tire might be low, check it
immediately with a tire gauge.
To saf ely operate your vehicle, your
tires must be the proper type and
size, in good condition with adequate
tread, and correctly inf lated.
The f ollowing pages give more
detailed inf ormation on how to take
care of your tires and what to do
when they need to be replaced.
Clean the wheels as you would the
rest of the exterior. Wash them with
thesamesolution,andrinsethem
thoroughly.
Aluminum alloy wheels have a
protective clear-coat that keeps the
aluminum f rom corroding and
tarnishing. Cleaning the wheels with
harsh chemicals (including some
commercial wheel cleaners) or a stif f
brush can damage the clear-coat. To
clean the wheels, use a mild
detergent and a sof t brush or sponge. Inf lation Guidelines
Tires
Wheels
Wheels, Tires
Maint enance
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Using tires that are excessively
worn or improperly inflated can
cause a crash in which you can
be seriously hurt or killed.
Follow all instructions in this
owner’s manual regarding tire
inflation and maintenance.