headlight bulb HONDA CIVIC HYBRID 2010 8.G Owners Manual

CONT INUED
To change a bulb on the lef t side,
remove the coolant tube f rom the
two clips. Openthehood.Removethereservetankfromits
holder by pulling it straight up.
Theheadlightswereproperlyaimed
when your vehicle was new. If you
regularly carry heavy items in the
trunk, readjustment may be required.
Adjustmentsshouldbedonebyyour
dealer or another qualif ied
technician.
Your vehicle has halogen headlight
bulbs. When replacing a bulb, handle
it by its base, and protect the glass
f rom contact with your skin or hard
objects. If you touch the glass, clean
it with denatured alcohol and a clean
cloth.
1.
Headlight A iming
Replacing a Headlight Bulb
Lights
High Beam Headlight
Maint enance
293
COOLANT TUBE
CLIP
CLIP HOLDER
Halogen headlight bulbs get very hot
when lit. Oil, perspiration, or a scratch
on the glass can cause the bulb to
overheat and shatter.
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If youreplacedaheadlightbulbon
the driver’s side, reinstall the
engine coolant reserve tank.To change the bulb on the driver’s
side, start the engine, turn the
steering wheel all the way to the
right, then turn of f the engine. To
change the bulb on the passenger’s
side, turn the steering wheel to the
lef t.
Use a f lat-tip screwdriver to
remove the two holding clips f rom
the inner f ender, and pull the inner
f ender cover back.
Push the electrical connector back
onto the bulb. Make sure it is on
all the way.
Install the new bulb, and turn it
one-quarter turn clockwise to lock
it in place.
Turn on the headlights to test the
new bulb.
Remove the electrical connector
f rom the bulb by pushing on the
tab and pulling the connector
down. Remove the bulb f rom the
headlight assembly by turning it
one-quarter turn counterclockwise.
2.
3.
2.
4.
5.
6.
7.
1.
L ow Beam Headlight
Lights
294
TABCONNECTORBULB HOLDING CLIP
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To change the bulb on the driver’s
side, start the engine, turn the
steering wheel all the way to the
right, then turn of f the engine. To
change the bulb on the passenger’s
side, turn the steering wheel to the
lef t.
Remove the bulb f rom the
headlight assembly by turning it
one-quarter turn counterclockwise. Install the new bulb, and turn it
one-quarter turn clockwise to lock
it in place.
Push the electrical connector back
onto the bulb. Make sure it is on
all the way.
Turn on the headlights to test the
new bulb.
Reinstall the inner f ender cover.
Then reinstall the holding clips,
andlocktheminplacebypushing
on their centers.
Remove the electrical connector
f rom the bulb by pushing on the
tab and pulling the connector
down. 5.
6.
1.
7.
8.
3.
4.
CONT INUED
Lights
Replacing the Front Side Marker/
Turn Signal Light Bulb
Maint enance
295
TAB
BULB
HOLDING CLIP
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Open the trunk.
Use a f lat-tip screwdriver to
remove the two holding clips f rom
the inner f ender, and pull the inner
f ender cover back. Remove the bulb f rom the socket
by pushing the bulb in and turning
it counterclockwise until it unlocks.
Install the new bulb in the socket.
Turn it clockwise to lock it in place.
Insert the socket back into the
headlight assembly. Turn it
clockwise to lock it in place.
Reinstall the inner f ender cover.
Then reinstall the holding clips,
andlocktheminplacebypushing
on their centers. Turn on the lights to make sure
the new bulb is working.
Remove the bulb f rom the
headlight assembly by turning it
one-quarter turn counterclockwise. Use the f lat-tip screwdriver to
remove the screws in the center of
each f astener on the side of the
trunk lining. Remove the f asteners
first, then pull the lining back
caref ully.
Determine which of the f our bulbs
is burned out: stop/taillight,
back-up light, side marker light, or
turn signal light.
1.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
3. 2.
2. Replacing Rear Bulbs
(In Fenders)
Lights
296
FASTENER
BULB
SOCKET
FASTENER
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Bulb Replacement..........................
Back-up Lights .297
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Brake Lights .296, 297
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Front Side Marker Lights . 295
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Front Turn Signal Light . 295
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Headlights .293
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Parking Lights .295
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Rear Side Marker Lights . 296
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Rear Turn Signal Lights . 296
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Specif ications .339
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Bulbs, Halogen .293
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Card, PC .170
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Capacities Chart .338
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 52
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Carrying Cargo .252
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CAUTION, Explanation of . iii
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Ceiling Light .102
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Certif ication Label .336
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Chains .308
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Changing a Flat Tire .313
Changing Oil ........................................
How to .286
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When to .277 ...
Charging System Indicator . 62,324
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Check Fuel Cap Indicator . 69
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 258
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Child Saf ety .34
Child Seats .............
LATCH Anchor System . 43
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Lower Anchor .43
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Tether Anchor .47
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Childproof Door Locks . 82
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Cleaning the Wheels .303
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Clock, Setting the .212
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CO in the Exhaust .345
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Cold Weather, Starting in . 259
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Compact Spare .312
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Controls, Instruments and . 55
Coolant ........................................
Adding .288
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Checking .246
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Proper Solution .288
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Temperature Gauge . 66
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System .345
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Cruise Control Operation . 214
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Customer Service Inf ormation . 352...............
DANGER, Explanation of . iii
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Dashboard .3, 56
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Daytime Running Lights . 75
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 354
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Def og and Def rost .108
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Def ogger, Rear Window . 76
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Def rosting the Windows . 108
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Dimensions .338
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Dimming the Headlights . 74
Dipstick ..........
Automatic Transmission . 291
..................................
Engine Oil .245
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Directional Signals .74
Disc Brake Pad Wear ...................................
Indicators .268
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Disc Player .121, 160
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Display Change Button . 66
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Disposal of Used Oil .288
Doors .
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking . 82
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Auto Door Locking .82
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Auto Door Unlocking . 85
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Locking and Unlocking . 81
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Power Door Locks .81
Index
C D
II
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Keys .78
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Gasoline .242
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Fuel Reserve Indicator . 61
...........................................
Gauge .67
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Octane Requirement . 242
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Tank, Filling the .243
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Gas Station Procedures . 243
Gauges ...
Engine Coolant Temperature . 66
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Fuel .67
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Gearshif t Lever Positions . 260
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Automatic Transmission . 260
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Glove Box .101
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Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 293
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 76
Headlights ........................................
Aiming .293
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Daytime Running Lights . 75
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High Beam Indicator . 60
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Reminder Beeper .74
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Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 293
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Turning on .74
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Head Restraints .92
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Heated Mirrors .99 ...................................
Heaters, Seat .96
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High Altitude, Starting at . 259
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High-Low Beam Switch . 74
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Hood, Opening the .244
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Horn .72
...
Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 336
Ignition ..............................................
Keys .78
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Switch .80
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Timing Control System . 346
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Important Safety Precautions . 6
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Indicators, Instrument Panel . 58
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Inf ant Restraint .39
Inf ant Seats ......
LATCH Anchorage System . 43
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Lower Anchors .43
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Tether Anchors .47
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Inf lation, Recommended Tire . 304
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Pressures .304
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Inf ormation Display .65
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Inside Mirror .98
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Inspection, Tire .305
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Instrument Panel .57 ................
Instrument Panel Lights . 58
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 75
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Interior Lights .102
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Introduction .i
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iPod
. 130, 183
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Jacking up the Vehicle . 313
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Jack, Tire .313
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Jump Starting .319
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Label, Certif ication .336
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Lane Change, Signaling . 74
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Lap/Shoulder Belts . 15,19
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LATCH Anchorage System . 43
Index
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H J
K
L
IV
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