charging HONDA CIVIC HYBRID 2007 8.G Owners Manual

ÎThe U.S. instrument panel is shown. Differences for the Canadian models are noted in the text.
Instrument Panel
Instru m ent sand Cont ro ls
57
CHARGING SYSTEM
INDICATOR
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
SYSTEM INDICATOR
TRUNK-OPEN
INDICATOR
LOW OIL PRESSURE
INDICATOR
CRUISE MAIN
INDICATOR
CRUISE CONTROL
INDICATOR
IMA SYSTEM INDICATOR HIGH
BEAM
INDICATOR
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP
(P.
60) (P. 60)
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM
INDICATOR
AUTO
IDLE STOP INDICATOR
SECURITY
SYSTEM INDICATOR
(P. 62) LOW
FUEL INDICATOR
(P. 61)
(P. 61)
(P. 61)
(P. 62)
DAYTIME
RUNNING LIGHTS
INDICATOR (P. 60) (P.
60)
(P. 62)
(P. 59) MAINTENANCE
MINDER
INDICATOR(P. 61)
SEAT BELT REMINDER
INDICATOR
SIDE AIRBAG OFF
INDICATOR
LIGHTS
ON
INDICATOR
(P. 62, 227)
(P. 62, 228)
(P. 62, 170, 171)
(P. 30, 59)
(P.
30, 59)
ANTI-LOCK
BRAKE
SYSTEM (ABS)
INDICATOR (P.
59)
(P.
18, 58)
DOOR-OPEN
INDICATOR
(P. 60)
BRAKE SYSTEM
INDICATOR (AMBER)
(P. 63)
ELECTRIC POWER
STEERING (EPS)
INDICATOR
PARKING BRAKE AND
BRAKE SYSTEM
INDICATOR (RED)
(P. 58, 230) (P.
63)

The engine can be severely damaged
if this indicator flashes or stays on
when the engine is running. For
more information, see page .
If this indicator comes on when the
engine is running, the battery is not
being charged. For more information,
see page .
See
page . This indicator normally comes on for
a few seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position. If it comes on at any other
time, it indicates a problem in the
integrated motor assist (IMA)
system. With the IMA indicator on,
the vehicle may not accelerate as it
normally does. Have the vehicle
checked by the dealer as soon as
possible.
See pages and .
This
indicator comes on when the
security system is set. For more
info rmation, see page . 229
227
228 170 171
144
Instrument Panel Indicators
Security System Indicator Malf unction Indicator
Lamp
L ow Oil Pressure
Indicator
Charging System
Indicator IMA System Indicator
A uto Idle Stop Indicator
62
SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR

This section covers the more
common problems that motorists
experience with their vehicles. It
gives you inf ormation about how to
safely evaluate the problem and what
to do to correct it. If the problem has
stranded you on the side of the road,
you may be able to get going again.
If not, you will also f ind instructions
on getting your vehicle towed.......................
Compact Spare Tire .216
....................
Changing a Flat Tire .217
.............
If the Engine Won’t Start .221
................................
Jump Starting .223
..............
If the Engine Overheats .225
.........
Low Oil Pressure Indicator .227
..........
Charging System Indicator .228
.......
Malf unction Indicator Lamp .229
...............
Brake System Indicator .230
..............................................
Fuses .231
..............................
Fuse Locations .235
......................
Emergency Towing .237
Taking Care of the Unexpected
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
215

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µ
If theAutoIdleStopisactiveforan
extended period, the charging
system indicator may come on. If it
happens, start the engine.
The charging system indicator may
also come on if the Integrated Motor
Assist (IMA) battery charge drops
below a desired level and the engine
starts to recharge the battery.
This indicator may blink af ter you
start the vehicle in the morning
when the temperature is below 20
°F ( 30°C). It will stop blinking
when the IMA battery warms up.
If the charging system
indicator comes on brightly
when the engine is running,
the 12 volt battery is not being
charged.
Immediately turn of f all electrical
accessories. Try not to use other
electrically operated controls such as
the power windows. Keep the engine
running; starting the engine will
discharge the battery rapidly.
Go to a service station or garage
where you can get technical
assistance.
Charging System Indicator
228

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

Bulb Replacement..........................
Back-up Lights .201
.....................
Brake Lights . 200, 201
........
Front Side Marker Lights .199
...........
Front Turn Signal Light .199
.................................
Headlights .197
..........................
Parking Lights .199
.........
Rear Side Marker Lights .200
..........
Rear Turn Signal Lights .200
............................
Specif ications .243
..............................
Bulbs, Halogen .197
.........................................
Card, PC .129
............................
Capacities Chart .242
.............
Carbon Monoxide Hazard .52
.............................
Carrying Cargo .158
.............
CAUTION, Explanation of .iii
.......................................
CD Player .112
....................................
Ceiling Light .97
........................
Certif ication Label .240
............................................
Chains .211
....................
Changing a Flat Tire .217
Changing Oil
........................................
How to .190 ......................................
When to .179
...
Charging System Indicator . 62, 228
..............
Check Fuel Cap Indicator .68
............
Checklist, Bef ore Driving .164
.....................................
Child Saf ety .34
Child Seats
.............
LATCH Anchor System .43
.............................
Lower Anchor .43
............................
Tether Anchor .47
..................
Childproof Door Locks .81
....................
Cleaning the Wheels .207
.........................
Clock, Setting the .119
........................
CO in the Exhaust .247
............
Cold Weather, Starting in .165
..............................
Compact Spare .216
.............
Controls, Instruments and .55
Coolant
........................................
Adding .192
....................................
Checking .154
.........................
Proper Solution .192
...................
Temperature Gauge .65
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System .247
............
Cruise Control Operation .145
....
Customer Service Inf ormation .252 ...............
DANGER, Explanation of .iii
...................................
Dashboard . 3, 56
................
Daytime Running Lights .74
............
Def ects, Reporting Saf ety .254
........................
Def og and Def rost .104
................
Def ogger, Rear Window .75
..............
Def rosting the Windows .104
....................................
Dimensions .242
...............
Dimming the Headlights .73
Dipstick
..........
Automatic Transmission .195
..................................
Engine Oil .153
..........................
Directional Signals .73
Disc Brake Pad Wear
...................................
Indicators .174
.....................................
Disc Player .112
..................
Display Change Button .64
.....................
Disposal of Used Oil .192
Doors
.
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .81
.....................
Auto Door Locking .81
.................
Auto Door Unlocking .83
..............
Locking and Unlocking .80
......................
Power Door Locks .80
Index
C D
II

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
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