Key HONDA CIVIC HYBRID 2010 8.G Owner's Manual

Apply the parking brake.
In cold weather, turn of f all
electrical accessories to reduce
the drain on the battery.In cold weather, the conventional
starter is used instead of the IMA
system starter. This is normal.
Make sure the shif t lever is in
Park. Press on the brake pedal.
Without touching the accelerator
pedal, turn the ignition key to the
START (III) position. Do not hold
the key in the START (III)
position f or more than 15 seconds
at a time. If the engine does not
start right away, pause for at least
10 seconds bef ore trying again.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Starting the Engine
Starting in Cold Weather
Driving
259
The engine is harder to start in cold
weather. Also, the thinner air f ound at
altitudes above 8,000 f eet (2,400
meters) adds to this problem.
T he immobilizer system protects your
vehicle f rom thef t. If an improperly
coded key (or other device) is used, the
engine’s f uel system is disabled. For
more inf ormation, see page .
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To shif t f rom Park to any position,
press the brake pedal, the release
button on the f ront of the shif t lever,
then pull the lever. You cannot shif t
out of Park when the ignition switch
is in the LOCK (0) or the
ACCESSORY (I) position. This position mechani-
cally locks the transmission. Use
Park whenever you are turning of f or
starting the engine. To shif t out of
Park, you must press on the brake
pedal and have your f oot of f the
accelerator pedal. Press the release
buttononthefrontof theshiftlever
to move it. If you have done all of the above and
still cannot move the lever out of
Park, see
on
page .
You must also press the release
button to shift into Park. To avoid
transmission damage, come to a
complete stop bef ore shif ting into
Park. The shif t lever must be in Park
bef ore you can remove the key f rom
the ignition switch. 263
To shift from:
PtoR
RtoP
NtoR StoL
LtoS
StoD
DtoN DtoS
NtoD RtoN Do this:
Press the brake pedal and
press the release button.
Press the release button.
Move the lever.
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Park (P) Shif t L ock Release
Shif ting
Automatic Transmission (CVT)
Driving
261
SHIFT LEVER
RELEASE BUTTON
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Remove the key from the ignition
switch. Set the parking brake.If you need to use the shif t lock
release, it means your vehicle is
developing a problem. Have it
checked by your dealer.
Do this if pushing on the brake pedal
and pressing the release button does
not let you shif t the transmission out
of Park:
Push down on the key while you
pressthereleasebuttononthe
shif t lever and move the shif t lever
out of Park to neutral. Insert the key in the shift lock
release slot.
Putaclothonthenotchof the
shif t lock release slot cover to
prevent scratches. Using a small
f lat-tip screwdriver or a metal
f ingernail f ile, caref ully pry on the
notch of the cover to remove it. Remove the key from the shift
lock release slot, then install the
cover. Make sure the notch on the
cover is on the shif t lever side.
Insert the key back into the
ignition switch, press the brake
pedal, and restart the engine.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.6.
Shif t L ock Release
Automatic Transmission (CVT)
Driving
263
SHIFT LOCK
RELEASE SLOT RELEASE
BUTTON
NOTCH COVER
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If you open the driver’s door when
Auto Stop is active, the indicator will
blink and you will hear a continuous
beep. The beep will stop when you
close the door.
With the driver’s door open, you will
hear a continuous beep even if the
Auto Idle Stop f unction is
deactivated and the engine restarts.
Always turn the ignition switch to
the LOCK (0) position and remove
the key if you are getting out of the
vehicle.
The indicator blinks as a reminder
that the engine has stopped because
of the Auto Idle Stop f unction. You
cannot restart the engine with the
ignition switch when this indicator is
blinking. A uto Idle Stop Indicator
Automatic Transmission (CVT)
Driving
265
AUTO IDLE STOP INDICATOR
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Are you using a properly coded
key? An improperly coded key will
cause the immobilizer system
indicator in the instrument panel
to blink rapidly (see page ).
Are you using the proper starting
procedure? Ref er toon page .
In this case, the starter motor’s
speed sounds normal, or even f aster
than normal, when you turn the
ignition switch to the START (III)
position, but the engine does not run.
If youfindnothingwrong,youwill
need a qualif ied technician to f ind
the problem. See
on page .
Do you have f uel? Check the f uel
gauge; the low f uel indicator may
not be working.
There may be an electrical
problem, such as no power to the
f uel pump. Check all the f uses
(see page ).
59
259 327
333
T he Starter Operates Normally
Starting the
Engine Emergency
Towing
If theEngineWon’tStart
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CONT INUED
....................................
Accessories .250
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .......................................
Position) .80
.............
Accessory Power Socket . 101
....................
Additives, Engine Oil . 285
.............................
Airbag (SRS) .10, 22
...
Airbags, Additional Information . 22
...
Additional Safety Precautions . 33
..........
AdvancedAirbagSystem . 27
.............................
Airbag Service .33
How the Passenger Airbag Of f ......................
Indicator Works .32
How the Side Airbag Of f ......................
Indicator Works .31
..
How the SRS Indicator Works . 31
How Your Front Airbags .........................................
Work .25
...
How Your Side Airbags Work . 29
How Your Side Curtain Airbags .........................................
Work .30
........................
SRS Components .22
..............
Air Conditioning System . 104
.......................
Air Pressure, Tires .304
......................................
Antif reeze .288 Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
...............................
Indicator .59, 268
...................................
Operation .268
..............
Anti-thef t, Audio System . 209
Anti-thef t Steering Column ..........................................
Lock .80
........................................
Armrest .95
................................
Audio System .110
.....
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking . 82
.........................
Auto Door Locking .82
.....................
Auto Door Unlocking .85
........................
Auto Idle Stop .264, 265
...
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 20
.............
Automatic Speed Control . 214
.
Automatic Transmission (CVT) . 260
..........................
Capacity,Fluid .338
...............
Checking Fluid Level . 291
.......................................
Shif ting .261
Shif t Lever Position ...............................
Indicators .260
................
Shif t Lever Positions . 261
....................
Shif t Lock Release . 263Battery
Charging System ...........................
Indicator .62, 324
............................
Jump Starting .319
..............................
Maintenance .309
............................
Specif ications .339
..............................
Bef ore Driving .241
....................................
Belts,Seat .9,19
...........................
Beverage Holder .101
Brakes ...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 268
.............
Break-in, New Linings . 242
....................
Bulb Replacement .296
...........................................
Fluid .292
...................
Pad Wear Indicator . 268
.........................................
Parking .99
...........
System Indicator . 58,63,326
.............................
Braking System .267
.................
Break-in, New Vehicle . 242
..
Brightness Control, Instruments . 75
Index
A B
INDEX
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Keys .78
.........................................
Gasoline .242
...............
Fuel Reserve Indicator . 61
...........................................
Gauge .67
................
Octane Requirement . 242
........................
Tank, Filling the .243
................
Gas Station Procedures . 243
Gauges ...
Engine Coolant Temperature . 66
...............................................
Fuel .67
............
Gearshif t Lever Positions . 260
..........
Automatic Transmission . 260
......................................
Glove Box .101
.............
Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 293
..............
Hazard Warning Flashers . 76
Headlights ........................................
Aiming .293
............
Daytime Running Lights . 75
..................
High Beam Indicator . 60
........................
Reminder Beeper .74
........
Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 293
...................................
Turning on .74
..............................
Head Restraints .92
...............................
Heated Mirrors .99 ...................................
Heaters, Seat .96
.............
High Altitude, Starting at . 259
.................
High-Low Beam Switch . 74
.......................
Hood, Opening the .244
..................................................
Horn .72
...
Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 336
Ignition ..............................................
Keys .78
...........................................
Switch .80
............
Timing Control System . 346
.........
Important Safety Precautions . 6
.........
Indicators, Instrument Panel . 58
...............................
Inf ant Restraint .39
Inf ant Seats ......
LATCH Anchorage System . 43
...........................
Lower Anchors .43
...........................
Tether Anchors .47
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Inf lation, Recommended Tire . 304
...................................
Pressures .304
........................
Inf ormation Display .65
...................................
Inside Mirror .98
.............................
Inspection, Tire .305
............................
Instrument Panel .57 ................
Instrument Panel Lights . 58
........
Instrument Panel Brightness . 75
...............................
Interior Lights .102
........................................
Introduction .i
.......................................
iPod
. 130, 183
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Jacking up the Vehicle . 313
.......................................
Jack, Tire .313
................................
Jump Starting .319
.......................
Label, Certif ication .336
.................
Lane Change, Signaling . 74
..................
Lap/Shoulder Belts . 15,19
...........
LATCH Anchorage System . 43
Index
I
H J
K
L
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Maintenance .275
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Minder .277
.........................
Minder Indicator .61
Owner’s Maintenance ...................................
Checks .282
..........................................
Saf ety .276 .
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 62,325
.........................
Meters, Gauges .57, 65
...................
Methanol in Gasoline . 242
..........................
Mirrors, Adjusting .98
...........................
MP3/WMA .121, 160
...................
Neutral Gear Position . 262
..................
New Vehicle Break-in . 242
...................
NOTICE, Explanation of . i
...............
Numbers, Identif ication . 336
...
Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 242
.........................................
Odometer .65
................................
Odometer,Trip .67
Oil ........................
Change, How to .286
......................
Change, When to .277
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Checking Engine .244
..............
Pressure Indicator . 62,323
.......
Selecting Proper Viscosity . 285
...........
ON (Ignition Key Position) . 80Onboard Ref ueling Vapor
....................................
Recovery .345
..............................
Outside Mirrors .98
....
Outside Temperature Indicator . 68
....................
Overheating, Engine .321
....
Owner’s Maintenance Checks . 282
.........................
Oxygenated Fuels .242
..............
Panel Brightness Control . 75
........................
Park Gear Position .262
...........................................
Parking .266
.................................
Parking Brake .99
Parking Brake and Brake .................
System Indicator . 58,326
.................................
Parking Lights .74
..
Parking Over Things that Burn . 266
.............................
PGM-FI System .346
..................
Playing the Radio . 113,148
........................
Playing a Disc .121, 160
.........................
Playing a PC Card .170
.........
Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 17
Lights
....................
Bulb Replacement .293
.......................................
Indicator .60
.........................................
Parking .74
..................................
Turn Signal .74
....................................
Load Limits .253
......
LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 80
Locks .......
Anti-thef t Steering Column . 80
............................
Fuel Fill Door .243
.................................
Power Door .81
...........................................
Trunk .88
........................
Low Coolant Level .246
.........................
Low Fuel Indicator .61
................................
Lower Anchors .43
...
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 62,323
...
Lubricant Specif ications Chart . 338
Index
M N
O
P
INDEX
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Specif ications Charts . 338
................................
Speed Control .214
Speed-Sensitive Volume .......
Compensation (SVC) . 115,158
.......................................
Spotlights .102
..........
SRS, Additional Inf ormation . 22
...
Additional Safety Precautions . 33
.............................
Airbag Service .33
How the Passenger Airbag Of f ......................
Indicator Works .32
How the Side Airbag Of f ......................
Indicator Works .31
..
How the SRS Indicator Works . 31
How Your Front Airbags .........................................
Work .25
...
How Your Side Airbags Work . 29
How Your Side Curtain ..........................
Airbags Work .30
........................
SRS Components .22
.............................
SRS Indicator .31 ,58
....
START (Ignition Key Position) . 80
.......................
Starting the Engine .259
In Cold Weather at High ..................................
Altitude .259
................
With a Dead Battery . 319
........
Steam Coming f rom Engine . 321Steering Wheel
..................................
Adjustment .77
.............
Anti-theft Column Lock . 80
....................
Storing Your Vehicle .310
Supplemental Restraint ................................
System .10, 22
......................................
Servicing .33
.........................
SRS Indicator .31 ,58
...................
System Components . 22
.........................................
SVC .115, 158
..................................
Synthetic Oil .286
Taillights, Changing ..................................
Bulbs .296, 297
.
Taking Care of the Unexpected . 311
Technical Descriptions ......
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 340
.....
Emissions Control Systems . 345
.....................
Oxygenated Fuels .242
..........
State Emissions Testing . 348
Three Way Catalytic ...............................
Converter .347
.................................
Tire Labeling .342
.......................
Temperature Gauge .66 ..............
Tether Anchorage Points . 46
............................
Thef t Protection .209
..
Three Way Catalytic Converter . 347
..........................
Time, Setting the .212
....................................
Tire Chains .308
.........
Tire, How to Change a Flat . 313
...........................
Tire Inf ormation .340
...............................................
Tires .303
..............................
Air Pressure .304
.........................
Checking Wear .305
..........................
Compact Spare .312
......
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 340
......................................
Inf lation .303
..................................
Inspection .305
..............................
Maintenance .306
...................................
Replacing .306
......................................
Rotating .306
................................
Service Lif e .305
...........................................
Snow .307
............................
Specif ications .339
................................
Tire Chains .308
...................
Tools, Tire Changing . 313
Index
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