steering HONDA CIVIC HYBRID 2008 8.G Owners Manual

2008 Civic Hybrid Online Reference Owner's Manual

\
Contents

Owner's Identification Form

Introduction .............................................................................................................................\
............................. i

A Few Words About Safety ......................................................................\
........................................................ iii
Your Vehicle at a Glance (main controls) ......................................................................\
................................ 3
Driver and Passenger Safety (seat belts, SRS, and child protection) .......................................................... 5
Instruments and Controls (indicators, gauges, dashboard, and steering column) ......................................... 55
Features (climate control, audio, steering wheel, security, and cruise control)........................................................ 101
Before Driving (fuel, vehicle break- in, and cargo loading) ............................................................................ 173
Driving (engine and transmission operation) .......................................................................\
............................... 189
Maintenance (minder, fluid checking, minor services, and vehicle storage) ..................................................... 205
Taking Care of the Unexpected (flat tire, dead battery, overheating, and fuses) ..................................... 241
Technical Information (vehicle specifications, tires, and emissions controls) ................................................ 265
Warranty and Customer Relations (U. S. and Canada only) (warranty and contact information) ......... 279
Authorized Manuals (U. S. only) (how to order) .......................................................................\
.................... 283
Index ......................................................................\
......................................................... ...................................... I

Service Information Summary ( fluid capacities and tire pressures)
\
\
1 00X31-SNC-6200

A summary of the inf ormation you
need when you pull up to the f uel
pump.
How to order manuals and other
technical literature.
A convenient ref erence to the
sections in this manual.
Explains the purpose of each
instrument panel indicator and gauge,
and how to use the controls on the
dashboard and steering column.
A quick ref erence to the main
controls in your vehicle.
How to operate the heating and air
conditioning system, the audio
system, and other convenience
f eatures. What gasoline to use, how to break-
in your new vehicle, and how to load
luggage and other cargo.
The proper way to start the engine,
shif t the transmission, and park.
A summary of the warranties
covering your new vehicle, and how
to contact us for any reason. Refer to
your warranty manual f or detailed
inf ormation.
The maintenance minder shows you
when you need to take your vehicle
to the dealer for maintenance service.
There is also a list of things to check
and instructions on how to check
them.
ID numbers, dimensions, capacities,
and technical information.
This section covers several problems
motorists sometimes experience,
and details how to handle them.
Important inf ormation about the
proper use and care of your vehicle’s
seat belts, an overview of the
supplemental restraint system, and
valuable inf ormation on how to
protect children with child restraints.
Overview of Contents
Contents
Your Vehicle at a Glance
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
Instruments and Controls
Features Bef ore Driving
Driving
Maintenance
Warranty and Customer
Relations
(U.S. and Canada only)
Authorized Manuals
(U.S. only)
Index
Service Inf ormation Summary
T echnical Inf ormation
T aking Care of the Unexpected
2
\f—\f—\fy
\fy
(#\fy\f\f\fy
2008 Civic Hybrid

Î
Î
Î
ÎÎ
Î
Only on vehicles equipped with navigation system. Ref er to the navigation system manual.
To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.
Canadian model only
1:
2:
3:
Your Vehicle at a Glance
4
WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS
CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS
(P.74)
(P.73)
INSTRUMENT PANEL
BRIGHTNESS BUTTONS (P.72)
DISPLAY CHANGE
BUTTON
(P.65)
SEL/RESET
BUTTON
(P.64)
REMOTE AUDIO
CONTROLS
HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE
STEERING WHEEL
ADJUSTMENT PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF
INDICATOR
(P.31)
HAZARD WARNING BUTTON
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER
(P.75)
HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNAL
(P.167)
VOICE CONTROL
SWITCHES
(P.176) (P.76) (P.96)
HEATED MIRRORS
(P.75)
HORN
Vehicle with navigation system is shown (P.170)
3 2
1
\f—\f—\fy
\fy
(#\fy\f\f\fy
2008 Civic Hybrid

Your vehicle is equipped with many
features that work together to
protect you and your passengers
during a crash.
However, you and your passengers
can’t take full advantage of these
f eatures unless you remain sitting in
a proper position and. In fact, some safety
f eatures can contribute to injuries if
they are not used properly.
The f ollowing pages explain how you
cantakeanactiveroleinprotecting
yourself and your passengers.
Some f eatures do not require any
action on your part. These include a
strong steel f ramework that f orms a
saf ety cage around the passenger
compartment, front and rear crush
zones, a collapsible steering column,
and tensioners that tighten the f ront
seat belts in a crash.
Your Vehicle’s Saf ety Features
always wear
your seat belts
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
7
(9)
(2)
(6) (4)
(3)
(1)
(8)
(7)
(5)
(2)
(11) (9)
(10) (8)
(12)
(1) Safety Cage
(2) Crush Zone
(3) Seats and Seat-Backs
(4) Head Restraints
(5) Collapsible Steering Column
(6) Seat Belts
(7) Front Airbags
(8) Side Airbags
(9) Side Curtain Airbags
(10) Front Seat Belt Tensioners
(11) Door Locks
(12) Front Seat Belt Buckle Tensioners
\f—\f—\fy

y
(#\fy\f\f
y
2008 Civic Hybrid

The most important things you need
to know about your airbags are:They are designed to supplement
the seat belts.
To do
their job, airbags must inf late with
tremendous f orce. So while
airbags help save lives, they can
cause minor injuries or more
serious or even fatal injuries if
occupants are not properly
restrained or sitting properly. Always wear
your seat belt properly, and sit
upright and as f ar back f rom the
steering wheel as possible while
allowing f ull control of the vehicle. A
f ront passenger should move their
seat as far back from the dashboard
as possible. The rest of this section gives more
detailed inf ormation about how you
can maximize your saf ety.
Remember however, that no saf ety
system can prevent all injures or
deaths that can occur in a severe
crash, even when seat belts are
properly worn and the airbags deploy.
Your Vehicle’s Saf ety Features
Airbags do not replace seat belts.
A irbags of f er no prot ect ion in rearimpact s, or minor f ront al or sidecollisions.
A irbags can pose hazards. What you should do:
10
\f—\f—\fy
\fy
(#\fy\f\f
y
2008 Civic Hybrid

Adjust the driver’s seat-back to a
comf ortable, upright position,
leaving ample space between your
chest and the airbag cover in the
center of the steering wheel.
Passengers with adjustable seat-
backs should also adjust their seat-
back to a comf ortable, upright
position.
If you sit too close to the steering
wheel or dashboard, you can be
seriously injured by an inf lating f ront
airbag, or by striking the steering
wheel or dashboard.
The National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration and Transport
Canada recommend that drivers
allow at least 10 inches (25 cm)
between the center of the steering
wheel and the chest. In addition to
adjusting the seat, you can adjust the
steering wheel up and down, and in
and out (see page ).
If you cannot get f ar enough away
f rom the steering wheel and still
reach the controls, we recommend
that you investigate whether some
type of adaptive equipment may help.
See page f or how to adjust the
f ront seats.
Once a seat is adjusted correctly,
rock it back and f orth to make sure it
is locked in position.
76 90
Protecting A dults and Teens
Adjust the Seat-Backs
3.
12
Sitting too close to a front
airbag can result in serious
injury or death if the front
airbags inflate.
Always sit as far back from the
front airbags as possible.
\f—\f—\fy
y
(#\fy\f\f
y
2008 Civic Hybrid

Two SRS (supplemental restraint
system) f ront airbags. The driver’s
airbag is stored in the center of
the steering wheel; the f ront
passenger’sairbagisstoredinthe
dashboard. Both are marked ‘‘SRS
AIRBAG’’ (see page ).
Two side airbags, one f or the
driver and one f or a f ront
passenger. The airbags are stored
in the outer edges of the seat-
backs. Both are marked ‘‘SIDE
AIRBAG’’ (see page ).
Two side curtain airbags, one f or
each side of the vehicle. The
airbags are stored in the ceiling,
above the side windows. The front
and rear pillars are marked ‘‘SIDE
CURTAIN AIRBAG’’ (see page).
Your Airbag System includes:
2428
29
Additional Inf ormation About Your Airbags
22
(16)
(15)
(15)
(15) Side Impact Sensor (Second)
(16) Side Curtain Airbags
\f—\f—\fy
y
(#\fy\f\fy
2008 Civic Hybrid

This section gives inf ormation about
the controls and displays that
contribute to the daily operation of
your vehicle. All the essential
controls are within easy reach............................
Control Locations .56
............................
Instrument Panel .57
..........
Instrument Panel Indicators .58
.............................................
Gauges .64
.....................................
Odometer .64
..............
Display Change Button .65
.................
Current Fuel Mileage .65
...................
Temperature Gauge .65
...................................
Trip Meter .66
................
Average Fuel Mileage .66
..................................
Fuel Gauge .66
Outside Temperature
...................................
Indicator .67
..........
Check Fuel Cap Message .68
..................
Maintenance Minder .68
.........
IMA Battery Level Gauge .69
................
Charge/Assist Gauge .70
Controls Near the Steering ...........................................
Wheel .71
.
Windshield Wipers and Washers .72
...........
Turn Signal and Headlights .73
............
Daytime Running Lights .74
........
Instrument Panel Brightness .74
.................
Hazard Warning Button .75
.................
Rear Window Def ogger .75
..........
Steering Wheel Adjustment .76 ...............................
Keys and Locks .77
........................
Immobilizer System .78
................................
Ignition Switch .79
......................................
Door Locks .80
......................
Power Door Locks .80
..............
Childproof Door Locks .81
.
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .81
.....................
Auto Door Locking .81
.................
Auto Door Unlocking .84
................................................
Trunk .87
........
Emergency Trunk Opener .87
.......................
Remote Transmitter .88
.................................................
Seats .90
..............................
Power Windows .94
.............................................
Mirrors .95
.................................
Parking Brake .97
...........
Interior Convenience Items .98
.........................
Beverage Holder .99
...........
Accessory Power Socket .99
....................................
Glove Box .99
...............
Console Compartment .99
...............................
Interior Lights .100
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols
55
\f—\f—\fy
y
(#\fy\f\f\fy
2008 Civic Hybrid

ÎÎ
Î The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Dif f erences f or the Canadian models are noted in the text.If equipped
1:
Instrument Panel
Inst rument s and Cont rols
57
(P.30,59)
TRUNK-OPEN
INDICATOR
DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS
INDICATOR LIGHTS ON
INDICATOR
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM
INDICATOR
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
SYSTEM INDICATOR SIDE AIRBAG OFF
INDICATOR
(P.60)
(P.60)
HIGH BEAM
INDICATOR
(P.60)
(P.60)
CRUISE MAIN
INDICATOR (P.61)
CRUISE CONTROL
INDICATOR (P.61)
CHARGING SYSTEM
INDICATOR LOW OIL PRESSURE
INDICATOR
IMA SYSTEM INDICATOR
(P.62)
AUTO IDLE STOP INDICATOR SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR LOW FUEL INDICATOR (P.61)
(P.62)
DOOR-OPEN INDICATOR
(P.60)
BRAKE SYSTEM
INDICATOR (AMBER)
(P.63)
ELECTRIC POWER
STEERING (EPS)
INDICATOR (P.63)
PARKING BRAKE AND
BRAKE SYSTEM
INDICATOR (RED)
MAINTENANCE MINDER
INDICATOR (P.61)
SEAT BELT REMINDER
INDICATOR (P.18,58)
(P.59)
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM
(ABS) INDICATOR
LOW TIRE PRESSURE
INDICATOR (P.60)
(P.62,253)
(P.62,254)
(P.59)
(P.62,196,197) (P.30,58)(P.58,256)
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING
SYSTEM (TPMS) INDICATOR (P.61)
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR
LAMP
(P.62,255)
1
1
 — — y
y
(# y  y
2008 Civic Hybrid

If you turn the steering wheel to the
f ull lef t or right position repeatedly
while stopping or driving at very low
speed, you may f eel slightly harder
steering due to overheating of the
steering gearbox.This indicator normally comes on f or
a f ew seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position. When the brake system
indicator (amber) is on, there is the
problem with the Cooperative
Control with regenerative brake,
Creep Aid System or Brake Assist
(the normal brake operates properly).
Have your vehicle checked by your
dealer.
For more inf ormation, see page .
Continuously driving under those
conditions could damage the power
steering system.
This indicator normally comes on
when you turn the ignition switch to
the ON (II) position and goes of f
af ter the engine starts. If it comes on
at any other time, there is a problem
in the electric power steering system.
If this happens, stop the vehicle in a
saf e place, and turn of f the engine.
Reset the system by restarting the
engine. The indicator will not turn
of f immediately. If it does not go of f
after driving a short distance, or
comes back on again while driving,
take the vehicle to your dealer to
have it checked. With the indicator
on, the EPS may be of f , making the
vehicle harder to steer.
199
Electric Power Steering
(EPS) Indicator
Brake System
Indicator
(A mber)
Instrument Panel Indicators
Inst rument s and Cont rols
63
U.S. Canada
\f—\f—\fy
y
(#\fy\f\fy
2008 Civic Hybrid