parking brake HONDA CIVIC HYBRID 2011 8.G Owner's Manual

If the ABS indicator comes on with
the brake system indicator, have
your vehicle inspected by your
dealer immediately.
However, if the brake pedal does not
f eel normal, you should take
immediate action. A problem in one
part of the system’s dual circuit
design will still give you braking at
two wheels. You will f eel the brake
pedal go down much f arther bef ore
the vehicle begins to slow down, and
you will have to press harder on the
pedal.
Slow down by shif ting to a lower
gear, and pull to the side of the road
when it is saf e. Because of the long
distance needed to stop, it is
hazardous to drive the vehicle. You
should have it towed and repaired as
soon as possible (see
on page ).
If you must drive the vehicle a short
distance in this condition, drive
slowly and caref ully.
The brake system
indicator normally
comes on when
you turn the ignition switch to the
ON (II) position and as a reminder to
check the parking brake. It will stay
on if you do not f ully release the
parking brake.
If the brake system indicator comes
on while driving, the brake f luid level
is probably low. Press lightly on the
brake pedal to see if it f eels normal.
If it does, check the brake f luid level
thenexttimeyoustopataservice
station (see page ).
If the f luid level is low, take your
vehicle to a dealer, and have the
brake system inspected f or leaks or
worn brake pads. If the brake system indicator
(amber) comes on with the parking
brake system indicator (red) with
the parking brake released, there
may be a malfunction with the
power-assist f eature. When the
power-assist f eature malf unctions,
the brake indicator (red) comes on
and a buzzer sounds f or a second.
The power-assist f eature may stop
when the brake ef f ect is weak. Stop
your vehicle immediately at a saf e
place and contact a dealer.
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333Emergency
Towing
Brake System Indicator
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If , due to damage, your vehicle must
be towed with the f ront wheels on
the ground, do this:
With the f ront wheels on the ground,
it is best to tow the vehicle no farther
than 50 miles (80 km), and keep the
speedbelow35mph(55km/h).
If your vehicle needs to be towed,
call a prof essional towing service or
organization. Never tow your vehicle
with just a rope or chain. It is very
dangerous.
Therearetwowaystotowyour
vehicle:
The tow
truck uses two pivoting arms that go
under the tires (f ront) and lif t them
of f the ground. The other two tires
remain on the ground. The operator
loads your vehicle on the back of a
truck. Start the engine.
Shif t to the D position and hold f or
5 seconds, then to N.
Turn of f the engine.
Release the parking brake.
Leave the ignition switch in the
ACCESSORY (I) position so the
steering wheel does not lock.
Wheel-lif t Equipment
Flat -bed Equipment
T his is an
acceptable way to tow your
vehicle. T his is the best way to
transport your vehicle.
Emergency T owing
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
333
Improper towing preparation will
damage the transmission. Follow the
above procedure exactly. If you cannot
shif t the transmission or start the
engine, your vehicle must be
transported with the f ront wheels of f
the ground.
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Accessories . 250
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key
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Position) . 80
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Accessory Power Socket . 101
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Additives, Engine Oil . 285
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Airbag (SRS) . 10, 22
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Airbags, Additional Information . 22
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Additional Safety Precautions . 33
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AdvancedAirbagSystem .26
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Airbag Service . 32
How the Passenger Airbag Of f
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Indicator Works . 31
How the Side Airbag Of f ......................
Indicator Works . 31
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How the SRS Indicator Works . 30
How Your Front Airbags
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Work . 24
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How Your Side Airbags Work . 28
How Your Side Curtain Airbags
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Work . 30
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SRS Components . 22
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Air Conditioning System . 104
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Air Pressure, Tires . 304
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Antif reeze . 288 Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
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Indicator . 59, 268
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Operation . 268
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Anti-thef t, Audio System . 209
Anti-thef t Steering Column
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Lock . 80
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Armrest . 95
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Audio System . 110
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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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Auto Idle Stop . 264, 265
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Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 20
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Automatic Speed Control . 214
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Automatic Transmission (CVT) . 260
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Capacity,Fluid .338
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Checking Fluid Level . 291
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Shif ting . 261
Shif t Lever Position
...............................
Indicators . 260
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Shif t Lever Positions . 261
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Shif t Lock Release . 263 Battery
Charging System ...........................
Indicator . 62, 324
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Jump Starting . 319
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Maintenance . 308
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Specif ications . 339
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Bef ore Driving . 241
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Belts,Seat .9,19
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Beverage Holder . 101
Brakes
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Anti-lock System (ABS) . 268
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Break-in, New Linings . 242
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Bulb Replacement . 296
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Fluid . 292
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Pad Wear Indicator . 268
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Parking . 99
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System Indicator . 58, 63, 326
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Braking System . 267
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Break-in, New Vehicle . 242
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Brightness Control, Instruments . 75
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Maintenance . 275
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Minder . 277
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Minder Indicator . 61
Owner’s Maintenance
...................................
Checks . 282
..........................................
Saf ety . 276 .
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 62, 325
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Meters, Gauges . 57, 65
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Methanol in Gasoline . 242
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Mirrors, Adjusting . 98
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MP3/WMA . 121, 160
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Neutral Gear Position . 262
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New Vehicle Break-in . 242
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NOTICE, Explanation of . i
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Numbers, Identif ication . 336
Lights
....................
Bulb Replacement . 293
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Indicator . 60
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Parking . 74
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Turn Signal . 74
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Load Limits . 253
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 80
Locks
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Anti-thef t Steering Column . 80
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Fuel Fill Door . 243
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Power Door . 81
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Trunk . 88
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Low Coolant Level . 246
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Low Fuel Indicator . 61
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Lower Anchors . 43
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 62, 323
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Lubricant Specif ications Chart . 338 ...
Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 242
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Odometer . 65
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Odometer,Trip . 67
Oil
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Change, How to . 286
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Change, When to . 277
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Checking Engine . 245
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Pressure Indicator . 62, 323
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Selecting Proper Viscosity . 285
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ON (Ignition Key Position) . 80 Onboard Ref ueling Vapor
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Recovery . 345
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Outside Mirrors . 98
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Outside Temperature Indicator . 68
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Overheating, Engine . 321
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Owner’s Maintenance Checks . 282
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Oxygenated Fuels . 242
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Panel Brightness Control . 75
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Park Gear Position . 261
...........................................
Parking . 266
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Parking Brake . 99
Parking Brake and Brake
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System Indicator . 58, 326
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Parking Lights . 74
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Parking Over Things that Burn . 266
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PGM-FI System . 346
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Playing the Radio . 113, 148
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Playing a Disc . 121, 160
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Playing a PC Card . 170
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 17
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