automatic transmission fluid HONDA CIVIC HYBRID 2007 8.G Owners Manual

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Ì Youshouldcheckthefollowing
items
at the specified intervals. If
you are unsure of how to perform
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 fluid level monthly. See page
.
Brakes Check the fluid level
monthly. See page .
Tires Check the tire pressure
monthly. Examine the tread for
wear and foreign objects. See page
. Lights
Check the operation of
the headlights, parking lights,
taillights, high-mount brake light,
tu rn 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. 153
154
195 196
207 197
U.S. Vehicles:
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.
184

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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Specif ications
242
Dimensions
Weights
EngineCapacities
176.7 in (4,489 mm)
69.0 in (1,752 mm)
56.3 in (1,430 mm)
106.3 in (2,700 mm)
59.1 in (1,501 mm)
60.2 in (1,529 mm)
2.87 x 3.15 in (73.0 x 80.0 mm) 82 cu-in (1.339 cm
)
10.8
Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase
Track
Gross vehicle weight rating See the certification label attached
to the driver’s doorjamb.
Type
BorexStroke
Displacement
Compression ratio
Spark plugs ILFR6J-11K SK20HPR-L11 Fuel tank
Engine
coolant
Engine oil
Automatic
transmission
fluid
3.0 US qt (2.8
)
5.4 US qt (5.1)
2.6 US qt (2.5
)
4.8 US qt (4.5)
Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the
engine
Reserve tank capacity: 0.108 US gal (0.41
)
Excluding the oil remaining in the engine 13.2 US gal (50
)
1.255 US gal (4.75)
1.59 US gal (6.0)
3.4 US qt (3.2
)
3.2 US qt (3.0)
4.0 US qt (3.8)
Water cooled 4-stroke SOHC i-VTEC
gasoline engine with Hybrid Electric
Front
Rear
Approx.
1:
2: Change
Total
Change
Without filter
Total
Change
Total
U.S. Vehicles
Canada Vehicles
(NGK) (DENSO)
Windshield
washer reservoir
1
2
Including filter

CONT INUED
....................................
Accessories .156
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key
.......................................
Position) .79
...............
Accessory Power Socket .96
....................
Additives, Engine Oil .190
...............................
Airbag (SRS) . 9, 21
...
Airbags, Additional Information .21
...
Additional Safety Precautions .32
..........
AdvancedAirbagSystem .26
.............................
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
..............
Air Conditioning System .100
.......................
Air Pressure, Tires .208
......................................
Antif reeze .192 Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
...............................
Indicator . 59, 174
...................................
Operation .174
..............
Anti-thef t, Audio System . 142
Anti-thef t Steering Column ..............................................
Lock .79
........................................
Armrest .91
................................
Audio System .106
.....
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking . 81
.........................
Auto Door Locking .81
.....................
Auto Door Unlocking .83
........................
Auto Idle Stop . 170, 171
...
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 19
.............
Automatic Speed Control . 145
.
Automatic Transmission (CVT) . 166
..........................
Capacity,Fluid .242
...............
Checking Fluid Level . 195
.......................................
Shif ting .167
Shif t Lever Position ...............................
Indicators .166
................
Shif t Lever Positions . 167
....................
Shif t Lock Release . 169Battery
Charging System ...........................
Indicator . 62, 228
............................
Jump Starting .223
..............................
Maintenance .212
............................
Specif ications .243
..............................
Bef ore Driving .149
....................................
Belts,Seat .8,18
.............................
Beverage Holder .96
Brakes ...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 174
.............
Break-in, New Linings . 150
....................
Bulb Replacement .200
...........................................
Fluid .196
...................
Pad Wear Indicator . 174
.........................................
Parking .94
...........
System Indicator . 58, 63, 230
.............................
Braking System .173
.................
Break-in, New Vehicle . 150
..
Brightness Control, Instruments . 74
........................
Brights, Headlights .73
Index
A B
INDEX
I

CONT INUED
...................................
Fan, Interior .101
...........................................
Features .99
....................
Filling the Fuel Tank .151
Filters
.........................
Dust and Pollen .204
...............................................
Oil .190
.............
Flashers, Hazard Warning .74
...................
Flat Tire, Changing a .217
Fluids
..........
Automatic Transmission .195
..........................................
Brake .196 ..................
Windshield Washer .194
FM Stereo Radio ...................................
Reception .139
..........................
Four-way Flashers .74
..............................
Front Airbags . 9, 21
.................................................
Fuel .150
......................
Fill Door and Cap .151
...........................................
Gauge .66
................
Octane Requirement .150
...............................
Oxygenated .150
........................
Reserve Indicator .61
........................
Tank, Filling the .151
.....................
Fuses, Checking the .231
...............
Gas Mileage, Improving .154
..........................................
Gasohol .150
.........................................
Gasoline .150
...............
Fuel Reserve Indicator .61
...........................................
Gauge .66
................
Octane Requirement .150
........................
Tank, Filling the .151
................
Gas Station Procedures .151
..........
DOT Tire Quality Grading .244
...........
Driver and Passenger Safety .5
...........................................
Driving .163
....................................
Economy .154
..................
Dust and Pollen Filter .204
..............................
Economy, Fuel .154
............
Emergencies on the Road .215
.............
Battery, Jump Starting .223
...........
Brake System Indicator .230
................
Changing a Flat Tire .217
.....
Charging System Indicator .228
..................
Checking the Fuses .231
.....
Low Oil Pressure Indicator .227
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp .229
..................
Overheated Engine .225
...........................
Emergency Brake .94
......................
Emergency Flashers .74
......................
Emergency Towing .237
............
Emergency Trunk Opener .86
.......................
Emissions Controls .247
.............
Emissions Testing, State .250
Engine
....
Coolant Temperature Gauge .65 ..............
Engine Speed Limiter .168
Malf unction Indicator
................................
Lamp . 62, 229
........
Oil Pressure Indicator . 62, 227
..............
Oil, What Kind to Use .189
...............................
Overheating .225
............................
Specif ications .242
.......................................
Starting .165
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls .247
...............................
Exhaust Fumes .52
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat
........................................
Belts by .16
Index
F
E
G
INDEX
III

Unexpected, Taking Care..........................................
of the .215
....
Unif orm Tire Quality Grading .244
........................
Unleaded Gasoline .150
.......
Used Oil, How to Dispose of .192 Transmission
Checking Fluid Level, ..............................
Automatic .195
..................
Fluid Selection . 195, 196
..............
Identif ication Number . 241
.............
Shif ting the Automatic . 166
.....................................
Treadwear .244
.......................................
Trip Meter .66
................................................
Trunk .86
........................................
Opening .86
...................
Open Monitor Light . 60
....................................
Turn Signals .73
..................................
Vanity Mirror .95
.................
Vehicle Capacity Load . 159
......................
Vehicle Dimensions .242 ....
Vehicle Identif ication Number . 240
.............................
Vehicle Storage .213
.....................................
Ventilation .103
.................................................
VIN .240
..................................
Viscosity, Oil .189
............
WARNING, Explanation of . iii
.........
Warning Labels, Location of . 53
....................
Warranty Coverages .253
Washer, Windshield ........
Checking the Fluid Level . 194
.......................................
Indicator .61
.....................................
Operation .72
Wheels ...............
Adjusting the Steering . 75
............
Alignment and Balance . 209
.....................................
Cleaning .207
..........................
Compact Spare .216
...............................
Nut Wrench .217
Windows ..................
Operating the Power . 92
...........................
Rear, Def ogger .75
Windshield .......................................
Cleaning .72 ...................................
Def roster .104
.......................................
Washers .72
Wipers, Windshield .......................
Changing Blades .204
.....................................
Operation .72
....................................
Worn Tires .207
.....
Wrecker, Emergency Towing . 237
Index
V W
U
VIII

Service Information 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
)
Capacity:
189 196
12.3 USgal(46.6