Idle HONDA CIVIC HYBRID 2009 8.G Owners Manual

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The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Dif f erences f or the Canadian models are noted in the text.
Optional in U.S.
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2: If equipped
Instrument Panel
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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TRUNK-OPEN
INDICATOR
DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS
INDICATOR LIGHTS ON
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)
(P.63)
(P.63)
(P.59)
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM
(ABS) INDICATOR
(P.60)
(P.62,196,197)
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR
LAMP
(P.30,59)
SIDE AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR
LOW TIRE PRESSURE
INDICATORBRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR
(AMBER)
ELECTRIC POWER STEERING
(EPS) INDICATOR
PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE
SYSTEM INDICATOR (RED)
DOOR-OPEN INDICATOR
(P.60)
SEAT BELT REMINDER
INDICATOR
MAINTENANCE MINDER
INDICATOR
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATOR
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM
INDICATOR
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) INDICATOR (P.59)
(P.30,58) (P.61)(P.18,58)
(P.61)
(P.62,335)
(P.62,336)
(P.62,337) (P.58,338)
(P.64)
VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM
INDICATOR VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST
(VSA) ACTIVATION
INDICATOR
(P.64)
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The engine can be severely damaged
if this indicator f lashes 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 inf ormation,
see page . See page .This indicator normally comes on f or
a f ew 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
inf ormation, see page .
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Instrument Panel Indicators
Security System Indicator Malf unction Indicator
Lamp
L ow Oil Pressure
Indicator
Charging System
IndicatorIMA System Indicator
A uto Idle Stop Indicator
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SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR
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This gauge shows you the state of
charge of the battery for the
Integrated Motor Assist (IMA). This
battery is recharged by the IMA
motor, and discharged by the IMA
when it is assisting the engine with
powering the vehicle.Since the level is not read directly,
small sensing errors can, over time,
cause the gauge to read higher than
the actual battery level. The system
will then perf orm a correction, and
the battery level gauge reading will
drop suddenly. When this happens,
IMA assist and Auto Idle Stop are
disabled until the IMA battery is
suf f iciently recharged by normal
driving. This should take only a f ew
minutes.
This correction of the battery level
gauge is normal and does not
indicate a problem. If the IMA
battery develops a problem or
becomes deteriorated, the IMA
system indicator will come on. If this
happens, have the vehicle checked
by your dealer as soon as possible.
The gauge reading may drop near
the bottom under driving conditions
that require IMA motor assistance
f or a long time, such as prolonged
acceleration or climbing a long hill.
TheIMAmotorwillrechargethe
battery as you continue driving.
The IMA battery is charged at a
higher rate when the transmission is
in LOW (L) range (see page ).
If the battery is mostly discharged,
the Auto Idle Stop f unction is
disabled (see page ).
The battery level gauge does not
read the battery level directly. It
calculates the level by continuously
measuring the current f low, voltage,
and temperature.
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IMA Battery Level Gauge
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BATTERY LEVEL GAUGE
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This gauge shows you the status of
the Integrated Motor Assist (IMA).
When the IMA battery is being
charged, the bottom side of the
gauge illuminates. When the IMA is
assisting the engine, the upper side
of the gauge illuminates.If the IMA battery is too hot or too
cold, the IMA system limits the IMA
battery’s output power to protect the
battery. This disables the IMA assist
and Auto Idle Stop, even though the
Battery Level Gauge may show that
the battery is well-charged.
Theref ore, if the motor assist is
f requently used, the battery
becomes hot and starts to limit its
output power.
It takes the IMA system a f ew
minutes in cold weather to normalize
the IMA battery’s output power, and
about 15 minutes in hot weather.
Charge/Assist Gauge
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IMA ASSIST GAUGE
IMA CHARGE GAUGE
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To go back one step in a command
process, say ‘‘Go back,’’ or press
the HFL Back button.
If nothing is said while HFL is
listening f or a command, HFL will
time out and stop its voice
recognition, then prompt you with
available options or help
inf ormation. The next time you
press the HFL Talk button, HFL
begins listening f rom the point at
which it timed out.
To end a command sequence at
any time, press and hold the HFL
Back button, or press and release
the HFL Talk button, wait for the
beep, and say ‘‘Cancel.’’ The next
time you press the HFL Talk
button, HFL begins f rom the main
menu.When you f inish a command
sequence, HFL returns to idle. For
example, when you store the name
‘‘Eric,’’ the HFL system response
is ‘‘Eric has been stored.’’ The
next time you press the HFL Talk
button, HFL begins f rom the main
menu.
Your Bluetooth
compatible phone
with Hands Free Prof ile must be
paired to HFL bef ore you can make
and receive hands-f ree calls. To
conf irm that your phone is
Bluetooth
compatible, visit , or call (888)
528-7876. In Canada, call (888) 9-
HONDA-9. Your phone retailer
should also be able to conf irm that
your phone is Bluetooth
compatible. HFL does not allow you to pair
your phone if the vehicle is
moving.
For pairing, your phone must be in
its discovery mode (searching f or
a Bluetooth related device).
Up to six phones can be paired to
HFL.
The f ollowing procedure works f or
most phones. If you cannot pair
your phone to HFL with this
procedure, ref er to your phone’s
operating manual, visit
,callthe
HandsFreeLink
consumer
support at (888) 528-7876, or call
your phone retailer. In Canada,
call (888) 9-HONDA-9.
Your phone’s battery may drain
f aster when it is paired to HFL.
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Press and release the Talk button.
Af ter the beep, if you say ‘‘Yes.’’
HFL responds ‘‘Entering phone
set up: pair menu. The pairing
process requires operation of your
Bluetooth phone. For saf ety, only
perf orm this f unction while the
vehicle is stopped.’’
HFL responds ‘‘For proper system
f unction a compatible Bluetooth
phone is required. Please visit the
HandsFreeLink
website, listed in
the owner’s manual, f or a list of
approved phones and other system
inf ormation. HandsFreeLink is
waiting to pair with a Bluetooth
phone. From your phone, search
f or Bluetooth devices and select
HandsFreeLink.’’
During the pairing process, turn
of f any previously paired phones
bef ore pairing a new phone.
Each time a phone is paired with
HFL, the system selects a pairing
code randomly or sequentially.
You can switch this setting
between random mode and f ixed
mode. To select a pairing code
setting between Random and
Fixed, refer to page .
If af ter three minutes your phone
is not ready to pair or a phone is
not f ound, the system will time out
andreturntoidle.
Park your vehicle. With your
phone on and the ignition switch in
the ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II)
position, press and release the
Talk button.
HFL prompts ‘‘Welcome to
Bluetooth HandsFreeLink. This
system enables hands-f ree usage
of a mobile phone. Bef ore using
this system, a phone needs to be
paired or connected with
HandsFreeLink. Would you like to
pair a phone now? Press the
Bluetooth HandsFreeLink Talk
button, and after the beep, say Yes,
to begin the pairing process, or No,
to continue.’’
HFL responds ‘‘When prompted
by your mobile phone, enter the
pairing code: 1234 .’’
Go to Step 4.
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To pair your f irst phone, f ollow the
prompts on the HFL system:
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Steps 4 and 5 show a
common way to get your phone into
its discovery mode (searching f or a
Bluetooth related device). If these
steps do not work on your phone,
ref er to the phone’s operating
manual. Follow the prompts on your phone
to get it into its discovery mode.
The phone will search f or HFL.
When it comes up, select
HandsFreeLink f rom the list of
options displayed on your phone.
Press and release the Talk button.
Af ter the beep, if you say No, HFL
responds ‘‘Would you like to hear
the Bluetooth HandsFreeLink
tutorial now? Press the Talk
button and af ter the beep, say yes
to begin the tutorial, or say No to
exit HandsFreeLink.’’
If you say Yes, HFL will begin the
tutorial. Follow the prompts on
HFL. When asked by the phone, enter
the four-digit code from step 3 into
your phone.
HFL responds ‘‘HandsFreeLink
has connected to a new phone. A
name is needed to identif y this
phone. Press the Talk button and
say a name. For example, John’s
phone.’’Press and release the Talk button.
After the beep, say the name you
want to use. For example, say
‘‘John’s phone.’’
HFL responds ‘‘ John’s phone
has been successf ully paired.’’
HFL responds ‘‘Would you like to
hear the Bluetooth
HandsFreeLink tutorial now?
Press the Talk button and after
the beep, say Yes to begin the
tutorial, or say No to exit
HandsFreeLink.’’
If you press and release the Talk
button and say ‘‘Yes,’’ HFL begins
Tutorial. If you say ‘‘No,’’ HFL
returns to idle.
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You can select or change some
settings for the HFL system. Here
are the settings you can select or
change. To do this, make sure your
vehicle is parked safely, with your
phone on and the ignition switch in
the ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II)
position.You can set a f our-digit security
passcode to lock the HFL system
f or security purposes.
If you f orget your passcode, you
cannot activate HFL. Consult your
dealer to cancel the passcode. The incoming notif ication can be
set to a ring tone, a prompt, or no
notif ication. The def ault setting is
aprompt.
Press and release the Talk button.
Af ter the beep, say ‘‘System setup.’’
HFL responds ‘‘System setup
options are security, change
passcode, call notif ication, auto
transf er, and clear. Press the Talk
button and say a command.’’
Press and release the Talk button.
Af ter the beep, say ‘‘Security.’’
HFL responds ‘‘Security is
disabled. Would you like to enable
security? Press the Talk button
and say Yes or No.’’Press and release the Talk button.
Af ter the beep, say ‘‘Yes.’’
HFL responds ‘‘What is the f our-
digit number you would like to set
as your security passcode? Press
the Talk button and say the
number.’’
If you say ‘‘No,’’ HFL returns to
idle.
Press and release the Talk button.
Af ter the beep, say the f our-digit
passcode you want to use. For
example,say‘‘1,2,3,4.’’
HFLresponds‘‘1,2,3,4.Isthis
correct? Press the Talk button and
say Yes or No.’’
You can also select a ‘‘System
Clear’’ command to reset HFL
(see page ).
You can change the security
passcode. 3.
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You can store the desired number to
the HFL phonebook directly f rom
your cell phone. Your phone may not have
phonebook import f unction. Visit ,orcallthe
HandsFreeLink
consumer support
at (888) 528-7876. In Canada, call
(888) 9-HONDA-9. You can see your
phone’s owner’s manual f or
inf ormation. Press and release the Talk button.
After the beep, say the name you
would like to store. For example,
say ‘‘Neil at work.’’
With your phone on and the
ignition switch in the
ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II)
position, press and release the
Talk button. After the beep, say
‘‘Phonebook.’’
HFL responds ‘‘Phonebook
options are store, edit, delete,
receive contact, and list. Press the
Talk button and say a command.’’ Press and release the Talk button.
Af ter the beep, say ‘‘Receive
contact.’’
HFL responds ‘‘The receive
process requires operation of your
Bluetooth device. For saf ety, only
perf orm this f unction while the
vehicle is stopped. HandsFreeLink
is now waiting to receive a contact
f rom a Bluetooth device.’’
Select a desired number f rom the
list on your phone, and send it via
Bluetooth (steps will vary f or
phone types, f ollow your phone’s
operating manual).
HFL responds, f or example ‘‘ 2
phone numbers have been
received f or this contact. What
name would you like to store f or
the mobile number
1234567891 ? Press the Talk
button and say a name or say
Discard, to discard this number.’’ HFL responds ‘‘Neil at work will
be stored. Is this correct? Press
the Talk button and say Yes or No.’’
HFL responds ‘‘Neil at work has
been stored. Would you like
HandsFreeLink to receive another
contact? Press the Talk button and
say Yes or No.’’
Go to step 6.
If you say, ‘‘No,’’ HFL returns to
idle.
Press and release the Talk button.
Af ter the beep, if you say ‘‘Yes.’’
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All paired phones missing a French
name tag are recorded, the HFL
system returns to idle.
This process will also be required if
there are paired phones without
English tags when changing f rom
French to English. HFL responds
‘‘For the system to identif y phones
that were paired while in another
language, the phone names need to
be re-recorded.’’
Press and release the Talk button.
Af ter the beep, say ‘‘Oui’’ or ‘‘Yes.’’
If there are no paired phones
without French name tags, HFL
responds ‘‘Veuillez attendre que le
système change de langue. Please
wait while the language is changed.’’
HFL responds ‘‘La langue a été
changée.’’
To change language, say a command
with the current selected language.
The f ollowing example is changing
the language f rom English to French.
If there are paired phones
without French name tags, the
f ollowing prompts will continue.
If there are paired phones without
French name tags, HFL responds
‘‘La langue a été changée. Pour que
le système identif ie les téléphones
qui ont été jumelés dans une autre
langue, les noms des téléphones
doivent etre ré-enregistrés.’’ Example f or changing name tags:
HFL responds ‘‘Quel est le nom
Français pour Paul’s phone ?’’
Press and release the Talk button.
Af ter the beep, say ‘‘Téléphone de
Paul.’’
Press and release the Talk button.
Af ter the beep, say ‘‘Change
language.’’
HFL responds ‘‘English or
French?’’
Press and release the Talk button.
Af ter the beep, say ‘‘French.’’
HFL responds ‘‘Vous avez
selectionné Français. Les noms
enregistres en mode Anglais ne
seron pas accessible en mode
Français. Voulez-vous continuer?
You have selected French. Name
tags that were stored while in
English mode will not be
accessible in f rench mode. Would
you like to continue? Press the
Talk button and say Yes or No.’’
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