window HONDA CIVIC HYBRID 2008 8.G Owners Manual
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Your Vehicle at a Glance
Your Vehicle at a Glance
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GAUGES INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS AUDIO SYSTEMAUXILIARY INPUT JACK ACCESSORY
POWER SOCKET
(P.64)
(P.58)
(P.9,24) PASSENGER’S FRONT AIRBAG
DRIVER’S FRONT
AIRBAG
MIRROR CONTROLS
POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCH
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
FUEL FILL DOOR
RELEASE HANDLE
TRUNK RELEASE
HANDLE DOOR LOCK TAB
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (CVT) (P.80)
CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM
(P.167) (P.192)(P.102)
(P.99)
(P.108)
(P.9,24)
(P.80)
(P.94)
(P.175)
(P.87)
Vehicle with navigation system is shown (P.96)
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To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.
Canadian model only
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Your Vehicle at a Glance
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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)
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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:
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Additional Inf ormation About Your Airbags
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(16)
(15)
(15)
(15) Side Impact Sensor (Second)
(16) Side Curtain Airbags
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Your vehicle’s exhaust contains
carbon monoxide gas. Carbon
monoxide should not enter the
vehicle in normal driving if you
maintain your vehicle properly and
f ollow the inf ormation on this page.High levels of carbon monoxide can
collect rapidly in enclosed areas,
such as a garage. Do not run the
engine with the garage door closed.
Even with the door open, run the
engine only long enough to move the
vehicle out of the garage.If you must sit in your parked vehicle
with the engine running, even in an
unconf ined area, adjust the heating
and cooling system as f ollows:
The vehicle is raised f or an oil
change.
Have the exhaust system inspected
f or leaks whenever:
You notice a change in the sound
of the exhaust.
The vehicle was in an accident
that may have damaged the
underside. With the trunk open, airf low can pull
exhaust gas into your vehicle’s
interior and create a hazardous
condition. If you must drive with the
trunk open, open all the windows,
and set the heating and cooling
system as shown below.
Select the f resh air mode.
Select the mode.
Set the f an speed to high.
Set the temperature control to a
comfortable setting.
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard
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Carbon monoxide gas is toxic.
Breathing it can cause
unconsciousness and even kill
you.
Avoid any enclosed areas or
activities that expose you to
carbon monoxide.
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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
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Instrument Panel .57
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Instrument Panel Indicators .58
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Gauges .64
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Odometer .64
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Display Change Button .65
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Current Fuel Mileage .65
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Temperature Gauge .65
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Trip Meter .66
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Average Fuel Mileage .66
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Fuel Gauge .66
Outside Temperature
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Indicator .67
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Check Fuel Cap Message .68
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Maintenance Minder .68
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IMA Battery Level Gauge .69
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Charge/Assist Gauge .70
Controls Near the Steering ...........................................
Wheel .71
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Windshield Wipers and Washers .72
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Turn Signal and Headlights .73
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Daytime Running Lights .74
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Instrument Panel Brightness .74
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Hazard Warning Button .75
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Rear Window Def ogger .75
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Steering Wheel Adjustment .76 ...............................
Keys and Locks .77
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Immobilizer System .78
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Ignition Switch .79
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Door Locks .80
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Power Door Locks .80
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Childproof Door Locks .81
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Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .81
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Auto Door Locking .81
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Auto Door Unlocking .84
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Trunk .87
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Emergency Trunk Opener .87
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Remote Transmitter .88
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Seats .90
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Power Windows .94
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Mirrors .95
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Parking Brake .97
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Interior Convenience Items .98
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Beverage Holder .99
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Accessory Power Socket .99
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Glove Box .99
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Console Compartment .99
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Interior Lights .100
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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Control L ocations
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POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
MIRROR CONTROLS
FUEL FILL DOOR
RELEASE HANDLEINSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS
GAUGES
AUDIO SYSTEM
POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCH (P.58)
(P.64)
(P.80) (P.80)
DOOR LOCK TAB
TRUNK RELEASE
HANDLE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (CVT)
AUXILIARY INPUT JACK ACCESSORY POWER
SOCKET
CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM
(P.94)
(P.175)
(P.87) (P.108)
(P.102)
(P.99)
(P.167) (P.192)
Vehicle with navigation system is shown (P.96)
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To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.
Canadian model only
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2:
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Controls Near the Steering Wheel
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER
(P.31)
PASSENGER AIRBAG
OFF INDICATOR
(P.75)
CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS (P.96)
HEATED MIRRORS
HAZARD WARNING
BUTTON
SEL/RESET BUTTON
DISPLAY CHANGE BUTTON
(P.65)
REMOTE AUDIO CONTROLS (P.74)
(P.64) (P.73)
INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS
HOOD RELEASE HANDLE WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS
(P.72)
STEERING WHEEL
ADJUSTMENT
HEADLIGHTS/TURN
SIGNAL
(P.167)
(P.176)
VOICE CONTROL
SWITCHES HORN
(P.76)
Vehicle with navigation system is shown. (P.170)(P.75)
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Make sure the rear window is clear
and you have good visibility bef ore
starting to drive.
Thedefoggerwiresontheinsideof
the rear window can be accidentally
damaged. When cleaning the glass,
always wipe side-to-side.
Pushing this button also turns the
mirror heaters on or of f . For more
inf ormation, see page .
The rear window def ogger will clear
fog, frost, and thin ice from the
window. Push the def ogger button to
turn it on and of f . The indicator in
the button comes on to show the
def ogger is on. If you do not turn it
of f , the def ogger will shut itself of f
af ter about 15 minutes. It also shuts
of f when you turn of f the ignition
switch. You have to turn the
def ogger on again when you restart
the vehicle.
Pushthebuttontoturnonthe
hazard warning lights (f our-way
flashers). This causes all four
outside turn signals and both turn
indicators in the instrument panel to
f lash. Use the hazard warning lights
if you need to park in a dangerous
area near heavy traffic, or if your
vehicle is disabled.
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On Canadian models
Rear Window Def ogger
Hazard Warning Button
Hazard Warning Button, Rear Window Def ogger
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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Canadian
model
U.S. model
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Turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position to raise or lower any
window. To open the window, push
the switch down and hold it. Release
the switch when you want to stop the
window. To close the window, pull
back on the switch and hold it.
Thewindowsoperateforupto10
minutes after you turn off the
ignition switch. Opening either f ront
door cancels this f unction.
The lid of the console compartment
canbeusedasanarmrestbymoving
it f orward and backward. Make sure
the armrest is securely latched.
Make sure your passenger’s hands
orfingersareawayfromthearmrest
bef ore moving it.
For a head restraint system to work
properly:
Do not hang any items on the head
restraints, or f rom the restraint
legs.
Do not place any object between
an occupant and the seat-back.
Install each restraint in its proper
location.
Only use genuine Honda
replacement head restraints. A rmrest Power Windows
Seats, Power Windows
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DRIVER’S WINDOW SWITCH
MAIN SWITCH
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To open or close the
driver’s window, push or pull the
window switch firmly down or up to
the second detent, and release it.
The window will automatically go
down or up all the way. To stop the
window, pull or push the window
switch brief ly.
If the driver’s
window senses any obstacle while it
is closing automatically, it will
reverse direction, and then stop. To
close the window, remove the
obstacle, then use the window switch
again.
Auto reverse stops sensing when the
window is almost closed. You should
always check that all passengers and
objects are away from the window
bef ore closing it.
If the MAIN switch is OFF, the
passenger windows cannot be raised
or lowered. Keep the MAIN switch
off whenyouhavechildreninthe
vehicle so they do not injure
themselves by operating the
windows unintentionally.
The inside mirror has day and night
positions. The night position reduces
glare f rom headlights behind you.
Flip the tab on the bottom edge of
the mirror to select the day or night
position.
Keep the inside and outside mirrors
clean and adjusted f or best visibility.
Be sure to adjust the mirrors bef ore
you start driving.
AUTO
AUTO REVERSE
Mirrors
Power Windows, Mirrors
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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TABClosing a power window on
someone’s hands or fingers can
cause serious injury.
Make sure your passengers are
away from the windows before
closing them.
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