trailer HONDA CIVIC HYBRID 2011 8.G Owners Manual

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Aggressive driving (hard
acceleration and braking)
Excessive idling, accelerating and
braking in stop-and-go traf f ic
Cold engine operation (engines
aremoreefficientwhenwarmedup)
Driving with a heavy load or the
air conditioner running
Improperly inf lated tires
An underinf lated tire increases
‘‘rolling resistance,’’ which reduces
f uel economy.
It puts a heavier
load on the engine, increasing f uel
consumption. In
particular, a build-up of snow or
mud on your vehicle’s underside
adds weight and rolling resistance.
Frequent cleaning helps your f uel
economy.
The f ollowing f actors can lower your
vehicle’s f uel economy:
If your vehicle has a
manual transmission, you can
boost your f uel economy by up
shif ting as early as possible.
Rapid
acceleration, abrupt cornering,
and hard braking increase f uel
consumption. Aerodynamic drag has a big ef f ect
on f uel economy at speeds above
45 mph (75 km/h). Reduce your
speed and you reduce the drag.
Trailers, car top carriers, roof
racks and bike racks are also big
contributors to increased drag.
Idling
results in 0 miles per gallon (0 kms
per liter).
A properly maintained vehicle
maximizes f uel economy. Poor
maintenance can signif icantly reduce
f uel economy. Always maintain your
vehicle according to the maintenance
messages displayed on the
inf ormation display (see on page ).
For example: 282
Fuel Economy Factors Use the recommended viscosity
motor oil, displaying the A PI
Certif ication Seal (see page).
Maintain proper tire inf lation
A void carrying excess weight in
your vehicle
K eep your vehicle clean
Improving Fuel Economy Always drive in the highest gear
possible
Drive moderately Observe the speed limit
Avoid excessive idling
Owner’s
Maintenance Checks 285
Drive Ef f icient ly
Vehicle Maint enance
Fuel Economy
248
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available amount of cargo and
luggage load capacity. For
example, if the ‘‘XXX’’ amount
equals 1,400 lbs. and there will be
f ive 150 lb. passengers in your
vehicle, the amount of available
cargo and luggage load capacity is
650 lbs.
(1,400 750 (5 150) = 650 lbs.)
Determine the combined weight
of luggage and cargo being loaded
on the vehicle. That weight may
not saf ely exceed the available
cargo and luggage load capacity
calculated in Step 4.
If yourvehiclewillbetowinga
trailer, load f rom your trailer will
be transf erred to your vehicle.
Consult this manual to determine
how this reduces the available
cargo and luggage load capacity of
your vehicle.
Subtract the combined weight of
the driver and passengers f rom
XXX kg or XXX lbs.
Locate the statement ‘‘The
combined weight of occupants and
cargo should never exceed XXX
kg or XXX lbs.’’ on your vehicle’s
placard.
Steps f or Determining Correct Load
Limit
Determine the combined weight
of the driver and passengers that
will be riding in your vehicle.
The maximum load f or your vehicle
is 850 lbs (385 kg) f or U.S. vehicles,
and 395 kg for Canadian vehicles.
See Tire And Loading Inf ormation
label attached to the driver’s
doorjamb.
Label Example
This f igure includes the total weight
of all occupants, cargo, and
accessories, and the tongue load if
you are towing a trailer.
(1)
(2)
(3)
(6)
(5)
(4)
CONT INUED
Load Limits
Carrying Cargo
Bef ore Driving
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Overloading or improper
loading can affect handling and
stability and cause a crash in
which you can be hurt or killed.
Follow all load limits and other
loading guidelines in thismanual.
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vehicle, all occupants, accessories,
cargo, and trailer tongue load must
not exceed the Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating (GVWR) or the Gross
Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). Both
areonalabelonthedriver’s
doorjamb.
Example 1
Example 2
Example 3
: Canadian models
Carrying Cargo
254 Cargo Weight
550 lbs
(259 kg)
Cargo Weight
250 lbs
(123 kg)
Cargo Weight
100 lbs
(55 kg)
Max Load 850 lbs
(395 kg)
Max Load 850 lbs (395 kg)
Max Load 850 lbs (395 kg) Passenger Weight
150 lbs x 2 = 300 lbs
(68kgx2=136kg)
Passenger Weight
150lbsx4=600lbs
(68kgx4=272kg)
Passenger Weight
150 lbs x 5 = 750 lbs
(68kgx5=340kg)
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This section gives you tips on
starting the engine under various
conditions, and how to operate the
automatic transmissions (CVT). It
also includes important inf ormation
on parking your vehicle, the braking
system, the vehicle stability assist
(VSA
) system, and the tire pressure
monitoring system (TPMS). ........................
Preparing to Drive . 258
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Starting the Engine . 259
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Automatic Transmission (CVT) . 260
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Parking . 266
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Braking System . 267
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Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) . 268
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA
),
aka Electronic Stability ........
Control (ESC), System . 270
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
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(TPMS) . 272
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Towing a Trailer . 274
Driving
Driving
257
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If you have a f lat tire, the low tire
pressure indicator will come on.
Replace the flat tire with the
compact spare tire (see page ).
Each wheel (except the compact
sparetirewheel)isequippedwitha
tire pressure sensor. You must use
TPMS specif ic wheels. It is
recommended that you always have
your tires serviced by your dealer or
qualif ied technician.The low tire pressure indicator or
the TPMS indicator will go off, after
several miles (kilometers) driving,
when you replace the spare tire with
the specif ied regular tire equipped
with the tire pressure monitor sensor.
Never use a puncture-repairing agent
in a f lat tire. If used, you will have to
replace the tire pressure sensor.
Havetheflattirerepairedbyyour
dealer as soon as possible.
Your vehicle is not designed to tow a
trailer. Attempting to do so can void
your warranties.
After you replace the flat tire with
thecompactsparetire,thelowtire
pressure indicator stays on. This is
normal; the system is not monitoring
the spare tire pressure. Manually
check the spare tire pressure to be
sure it is correct. Af ter several miles
(kilometers) driving with the
compact spare tire, the TPMS
indicator comes on and the low tire
pressure indicator goes of f . 312
As required by the FCC:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to thef ollowing two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmf ul interf erence, and(2) this device must accept any interf erence received, includinginterf erence that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modif ications not expressly
approved by the party responsible f orcompliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with IndustryCanada Standard RSS-210. Operation is subject to the f ollowing twoconditions: (1) this device may not cause interf erence, and (2) this device mustaccept any interf erence that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Changing a T ire with T PMS
Towing a Trailer
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), Towing a Trailer
274
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Towing.....................................
A Trailer . 274
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Emergency Towing . 333
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Traction Devices . 308
Transmission
Checking Fluid Level, ..............................
Automatic . 291
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Fluid Selection . 291
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Identif ication Number . 337
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Shif ting the Automatic . 261
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Treadwear . 340
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Trip Meter . 67
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Trunk . 88
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Opening . 88
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Open Monitor Light . 60
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Turn Signals . 74 ................................
Vanity Mirror . 100
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Vehicle Capacity Load . 253
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Vehicle Dimensions . 338
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Vehicle Identif ication Number . 336
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA
)
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System . 270
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VSA Activation Indicator . 64, 270
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VSA Of f Switch . 271
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VSA System Indicator . 64, 270
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Vehicle Storage . 309
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Ventilation . 106
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VIN . 336
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Viscosity, Oil . 285
Unexpected, Taking Care ..........................................
of the . 311
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 340
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Unleaded Gasoline . 242
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USB Adapter Cable . 141
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USB Flash Memory Device . 140, 194
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Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 288 ............
WARNING, Explanation of . iii
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Warning Labels, Location of . 53
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Warranty Coverages . 353
Washer, Windshield
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Checking the Fluid Level . 290
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Indicator . 61
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Operation . 73 Wheels
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Adjusting the Steering . 77
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Alignment and Balance . 306
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Cleaning . 303
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Compact Spare . 312
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Nut Wrench . 313
Windows ..................
Operating the Power . 97
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Rear, Def ogger . 76
Windshield .......................................
Cleaning . 73
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Def roster . 108
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Washers . 73
Wipers, Windshield .......................
Changing Blades . 300
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Operation . 73
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Worn Tires . 305
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Wrecker, Emergency Towing . 333
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