automatic transmission fluid HONDA CIVIC HYBRID 2008 8.G Owners Manual

Fluid Locations
214
RADIATOR CAP
ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK
(Orange loop)
WASHER FLUID
(Blue cap) AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION (CVT)
FLUID DIPSTICK
(Yellow loop)
ENGINE COOLANT
RESERVOIR
BRAKE FLUID
(Black cap)
ENGINE OIL FILL CAP
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Specif ications
268
Dimensions
Weights
Engine
Seating CapacitiesCapacities
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)
Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase
Track
Gross vehicle weight rating See the certification label attached
to the driver’s doorjamb. 3.0 US qt (2.8
)
5.4 US qt (5.1)
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)
12.3 US gal (46.6
)
Type
BorexStroke
Displacement
Compression ratio
Spark plugs SK20HPR-L11
ILFR6J-11K10.8
82 cu-in (1,339 cm
)
2.87 x 3.15 in (73.0 x 80.0 mm)
Water cooled 4-stroke SOHC i-VTEC
gasoline engine with Hybrid Electric
Total
Front
Rear
5
2
3Fuel tank
Engine
coolant
Engine oil
Automatic
transmission
fluid
Windshield
washer
reservoir
Excluding the oil remaining in the engine
Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the
engine
Reserve tank capacity: 0.11 US gal (0.4
)
2.6 US qt (2.5
)
4.8 US qt (4.5)
Front
Rear
Approx.
1:
2:
(NGK) (DENSO) Change
Total
Change
Including filter
Without filter
Total
Change
Total
U.S. Vehicles
Canada Vehicles
1
2
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CONT INUED
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Accessories .182
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key
.......................................
Position) .79
...............
Accessory Power Socket .99
....................
Additives, Engine Oil .215
...............................
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 .102
.......................
Air Pressure, Tires .234
......................................
Antif reeze .218 Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
...............................
Indicator .59,200
...................................
Operation .200
..............
Anti-thef t, Audio System .166
Anti-thef t Steering Column
..............................................
Lock .79
........................................
Armrest .92
................................
Audio System .108
.....
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .81
.........................
Auto Door Locking .81
.....................
Auto Door Unlocking .84
........................
Auto Idle Stop .196,197
...
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners .19
.............
Automatic Speed Control .170
.
Automatic Transmission (CVT) .192
..........................
Capacity,Fluid .268
...............
Checking Fluid Level .221
.......................................
Shif ting .193
Shif t Lever Position
...............................
Indicators .192
................
Shif t Lever Positions .193
....................
Shif t Lock Release .195 Battery
Charging System ...........................
Indicator .62,254
............................
Jump Starting .249
..............................
Maintenance .239
............................
Specif ications .269
..............................
Bef ore Driving .173
....................................
Belts,Seat .8,18
.............................
Beverage Holder .99
Brakes
...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) .200
.............
Break-in, New Linings .174
....................
Bulb Replacement .226
...........................................
Fluid .222
...................
Pad Wear Indicator .200
.........................................
Parking .96
...........
System Indicator .58,63,256
.............................
Braking System .173
.................
Break-in, New Vehicle .174
..
Brightness Control, Instruments .74
........................
Brights, Headlights .73
Index
A B
INDEX
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DOT Tire Quality Grading .270
...........
Driver and Passenger Safety .5
...........................................
Driving .189
....................................
Economy .179
..................
Dust and Pollen Filter .230
...................................
Fan, Interior .103
.........................................
Features .101
....................
Filling the Fuel Tank .175
Filters
.........................
Dust and Pollen .230
...............................................
Oil .216
.............
Flashers, Hazard Warning .75
...................
Flat Tire, Changing a .243
Fluids
..........
Automatic Transmission .221
..........................................
Brake .222 ..................
Windshield Washer .220
FM Stereo Radio ...................................
Reception .161
..........................
Four-way Flashers .75
..............................
Front Airbags .9,21
.................................................
Fuel .174
......................
Fill Door and Cap .175
...........................................
Gauge .66
................
Octane Requirement .174
...............................
Oxygenated .174
........................
Reserve Indicator .61
........................
Tank, Filling the .175
.....................
Fuses, Checking the .257
...............
Gas Mileage, Improving .179
..........................................
Gasohol .174
.........................................
Gasoline .174
...............
Fuel Reserve Indicator .61
...........................................
Gauge .66
................
Octane Requirement .174
........................
Tank, Filling the .175
................
Gas Station Procedures .175
..............................
Economy, Fuel .179
............
Emergencies on the Road .241
.............
Battery, Jump Starting .249
...........
Brake System Indicator .256
................
Changing a Flat Tire .243
.....
Charging System Indicator .254
..................
Checking the Fuses .257
.....
Low Oil Pressure Indicator .253
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp .255
..................
Overheated Engine .251
...........................
Emergency Brake .96
......................
Emergency Flashers .75
......................
Emergency Towing .263
............
Emergency Trunk Opener .87
.......................
Emissions Controls .275
........................
Emissions Testing .278
Engine
....
Coolant Temperature Gauge .65 ..............
Engine Speed Limiter .194
Malf unction Indicator
................................
Lamp .62,255
........
Oil Pressure Indicator .62,253
..............
Oil, What Kind to Use .215
...............................
Overheating .251
............................
Specif ications .268
.......................................
Starting .191
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls .275
...............................
Exhaust Fumes .52
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat
........................................
Belts by .16
Index
F
E
G
INDEX
III
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TransmissionChecking Fluid Level, ..............................
Automatic .221
..................
Fluid Selection .221,222
..............
Identif ication Number .267
.............
Shif ting the Automatic .192
.....................................
Treadwear .270
.......................................
Trip Meter .66
................................................
Trunk .87
........................................
Opening .87
...................
Open Monitor Light .60
....................................
Turn Signals .73
Unexpected, Taking Care
..........................................
of the .241
....
Unif orm Tire Quality Grading .270
........................
Unleaded Gasoline .174
.......
Used Oil, How to Dispose of .218
..................................
Vanity Mirror .98
.................
Vehicle Capacity Load .185
......................
Vehicle Dimensions .268 ....
Vehicle Identif ication Number .266
.............................
Vehicle Storage .240
.....................................
Ventilation .105
.................................................
VIN .266
..................................
Viscosity, Oil .215
............
WARNING, Explanation of .iii
.........
Warning Labels, Location of .53
....................
Warranty Coverages .281
Washer, Windshield
........
Checking the Fluid Level .220
.......................................
Indicator .61
.....................................
Operation .72
Wheels ...............
Adjusting the Steering .76
............
Alignment and Balance .236
.....................................
Cleaning .233
..........................
Compact Spare .242
...............................
Nut Wrench .243
Windows ..................
Operating the Power .94
...........................
Rear, Def ogger .75
Windshield .......................................
Cleaning .72 ...................................
Def roster .106
.......................................
Washers .72
Wipers, Windshield
.......................
Changing Blades .230
.....................................
Operation .72
....................................
Worn Tires .233
.....
Wrecker, Emergency Towing .263
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Service Inf ormation 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:
12.3 US gal (46.6
) 222
215
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