washer fluid HONDA CIVIC HYBRID 2011 8.G Owners Manual

This indicator comes on as a
reminder that you must ref uel soon.
This indicator goes of f when your
dealer resets it af ter completing the
required maintenance service.
This indicator reminds you that it is
time to take your vehicle in for
scheduled maintenance. The
maintenance main items and sub
items will be displayed in the
inf ormation display. See page f or
more inf ormation on the
Maintenance Minder .
This indicator comes on when you
turn on the cruise control system by
pressing the CRUISE button (see
page ).
This indicator comes on when you
set the cruise control. See page
f or inf ormation on operating the
cruise control.
This indicator comes on when the
washer f luid level is low. Add washer
fluidwhenyouseethisindicator
come on (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 this indicator comes on and stays
on at any other time, or if it does not
come on when you turn the ignition
switch to the ON (II) position, there
is a problem with the TPMS. With
this indicator on, the low tire
pressure indicator will not come on
when a tire loses pressure. Take the
vehicle to your dealer to have the
system checked. For more
inf ormation, see page .
When the indicator comes on, there
are about 1.9 US gal (7.5
)of fuel
remaining in the tank.
When the reading reaches E, there is
a very small amount of f uel in the
tank.
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Canadian models only
U.S. models only
Instrument Panel Indicators
Low Fuel Indicator
Maintenance Minder
Indicator
Cruise Main Indicator
Cruise Control Indicator
Washer Level Indicator
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (T PMS) Indicator
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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This section explains why it is
important to keep your vehicle well
maintained and how to f ollow basic
maintenance saf ety precautions.
This section also includes
instructions on how to read the
Maintenance Minder messages on
the information display, and
instructions f or simple maintenance
tasks you may want to take care of
yourself .
If you have the skills and tools to
perf orm more complex maintenance
tasks on your vehicle, you may want
to purchase the service manual. See
page f or inf ormation on how to
obtain a copy, or see your dealer.U.S. Vehicles:
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Maintenance Saf ety . 276
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Maintenance Minder . 277
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Fluid Locations . 284
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Adding Engine Oil . 285
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Changing the Oil and Filter . 286
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Engine Coolant . 288
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Windshield Washers . 290
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Transmission Fluid .291
Continuously Variable ............
Transmission (CVT) . 291
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Brake Fluid . 292
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Lights . 293
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Roof Antenna . 298
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Cleaning the Seat Belts . 299
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Floor Mats . 299
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DustandPollenFilter .300
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Wiper Blades . 300
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Wheels . 303
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Tires . 303
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Checking the 12 Volt Battery . 308
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Vehicle Storage . 309
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Interior Care . 310
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Maintenance
Maintenance, replacement, or
repair of emissions control
devices and systems may be done
by any automotive repair
establishment or individual using
parts that are ‘‘certif ied’’ to EPA
standards.
Maint enance
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Fluid Locations
284RADIATOR CAP
ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK
(Orange loop)
WASHER FLUID
(Blue cap) AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION (CVT)
FLUID DIPSTICK
(Yellow loop)
ENGINE COOLANT
RESERVOIR
BRAKE FLUID
(Black cap)
ENGINE OIL FILL CAP
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Specif ications
338Dimensions
Weights
Engine
Seating Capacities Capacities
177.3 in (4,504 mm)
69.0 in (1,752 mm)
56.3 in (1,430 mm)
106.3 in (2,700 mm)
59.1 in (1,501 mm)
60.2 in (1,529 mm)
Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase
Track
Gross vehicle weight rating See the certification label attached
to the driver’s doorjamb. 3.0 US qt (2.8
)
5.4 US qt (5.1)
1.255 US gal (4.75
)
1.59 US gal (6.0)
3.4 US qt (3.2
)
3.2 US qt (3.0)
4.0 US qt (3.8)
12.3 US gal (46.6
)
Type
BorexStroke
Displacement
Compression ratio
Spark plugs SK20HPR-L11
ILFR6J-11K 10.8
82 cu-in (1,339 cm
)
2.87 x 3.15 in (73.0 x 80.0 mm)
Water cooled 4-stroke SOHC i-VTEC
gasoline engine with Hybrid Electric
Total
FrontRear
523Fuel tank
Engine
coolant
Engine oil Automatic
transmission
fluid
Windshield
washer
reservoir
Excluding the oil remaining in the engine
Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the
engine
Reserve tank capacity: 0.11 US gal (0.4
)
2.6 US qt (2.5
)
4.8 US qt (4.5)
Front Rear
Approx.
1: 2:
(NGK) (DENSO) Change Total
Change
Including filter
Without filter
Total
ChangeTotal
U.S. Vehicles
Canada Vehicles 1 2
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CONT INUED
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 340
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Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
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Driving . 257
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Economy . 247
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 300
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Economy, Fuel . 247
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Emergencies on the Road . 311
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Battery, Jump Starting . 319
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Brake System Indicator . 326
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Changing a Flat Tire . 313
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Charging System Indicator . 324
..................
Checking the Fuses . 328
Low Oil Pressure
...........................
Indicator . 62, 323
Malf unction Indicator
................................
Lamp . 62, 325
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Overheated Engine . 321
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Emergency Brake . 99
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Emergency Flashers . 76
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Emergency Towing . 333
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Emergency Trunk Opener . 88
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Emissions Controls . 345
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Emissions Testing . 348 Engine
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Coolant Temperature Gauge . 66
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Engine Speed Limiter . 262
Malf unction Indicator
................................
Lamp . 62, 325
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Oil Pressure Indicator . 62, 323
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Oil, What Kind to Use . 285
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Overheating . 321
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Specif ications . 338
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Starting . 259
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls . 345
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Exhaust Fumes . 52
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat
........................................
Belts by . 17
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Fan, Interior . 105
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Features . 103
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Filling the Fuel Tank . 243
Filters
.........................
Dust and Pollen . 300
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Oil . 286
.............
Flashers, Hazard Warning . 76
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Flat Tire, Changing a . 313 Fluids
..........
Automatic Transmission . 291
..........................................
Brake . 292
..................
Windshield Washer . 290
FM Stereo Radio
...................................
Reception . 204
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Four-way Flashers . 76
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Front Airbags . 10, 22
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Fuel . 242
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Fill Door and Cap . 243
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Gauge . 67
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Octane Requirement . 242
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Oxygenated . 242
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Reserve Indicator . 61
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Tank, Filling the . 243
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Fuses, Checking the . 328
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Gas Mileage, Improving . 247
Index
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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
...........................
Fluid Selection . 291
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Identif ication Number . 337
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Shif ting the Automatic . 261
.....................................
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
....
Vehicle Identif ication Number . 336
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA
)
....................................
System . 270
...
VSA Activation Indicator . 64, 270
.........................
VSA Of f Switch . 271
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VSA System Indicator . 64, 270
.............................
Vehicle Storage . 309
.....................................
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
.
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
........
Checking the Fluid Level . 290
.......................................
Indicator . 61
.....................................
Operation . 73 Wheels
...............
Adjusting the Steering . 77
............
Alignment and Balance . 306
.....................................
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
...................................
Def roster . 108
.......................................
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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