window HONDA CIVIC HYBRID 2011 8.G Owners Manual

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Your Vehicle at a Glance
Your Vehicle at a Glance
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PASSENGER’S FRONT AIRBAG
DRIVER’S FRONT
AIRBAG MIRROR CONTROLS
POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCH
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
FUEL FILL DOOR
RELEASE HANDLE
TRUNK RELEASE
HANDLE AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION (CVT)
ACCESSORY POWER
SOCKET
DOOR LOCK TAB
CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM
INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS
GAUGES
(P. 58)
(P. 98)
(P. 81)
(P. 97)
(P. 88) (P. 104)
(P. 81)
(P. 101)
(P. 65)
(P. 243) (P. 260)
AUXILIARY INPUT JACK SEAT HEATER SWITCHES
(P. 96)
(P. 211) USB ADAPTER CABLE
(P. 132, 185)AUDIO SYSTEM
(P. 110)
Vehicle with navigation system is shown. (P. 10, 24)
(P. 10, 24)
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To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.
Canadian model only
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Your Vehicle at a Glance
4 PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF
INDICATOR
HAZARD WARNING BUTTON
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER
HORN
HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNAL WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS
(P. 74)
(P. 73)
(P. 76)
(P. 76)
HEATED MIRRORS(P. 214)
(P. 99)
CRUISE CONTROL
BUTTONS
NAVIGATION SYSTEM VOICE
CONTROL BUTTONS (P. 217)
INSTRUMENT PANEL
BRIGHTNESS BUTTONS
(P. 75)
DISPLAY CHANGE
BUTTON
(P. 66)
SEL/RESET BUTTON
(P. 65)
VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST
(VSA
) SYSTEM OFF SWITCH
(P. 271)
REMOTE AUDIO CONTROLS
(P. 210)
(P. 217)
HOOD RELEASE HANDLE
(P. 244)
BLUETOOTH HANDSFREELINK
SYSTEM VOICE CONTROL
BUTTONS
STEERING WHEEL
ADJUSTMENT (P. 77)
Vehicle with navigation system is shown. (P. 31)
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Your Airbag System includes: Automatic f ront seat belttensioners (see page ).
A driver’s seat position sensor that
monitors the distance of the seat
from the front airbag. If the seat is
too f ar f orward, the airbag will
inf late with less f orce (see page).
Sensors that can detect a
moderate to severe front impact or
side impact.
Sensors that can detect whether a
child is in the passenger’s side
airbag path and signal the control
unit to turn the airbag of f (see
page ).
Sensors that can detect whether
the driver’s seat belt and the f ront
passenger’s seat belt are latched
or unlatched (see page ).
Weight sensors that monitor the
weight on the f ront passenger’s
seat. If the weight is about 65 lbs
(29 kg) or less (the weight of an
inf ant or small child), the
passenger’s f ront airbag will be
turned of f (see page ).
A sophisticated electronic system
that continually monitors and
records inf ormation about the
sensors, the control unit, the
airbag activators, the seat belt
tensioners, and driver and f ront
passenger seat belt use when the
ignition switch is in the ON (II)
position.
An indicator on the instrument
panel that alerts you to a possible
problem with your airbag system
components (see page ).
Two side curtain airbags, one f or
each side of the vehicle. The
airbags are stored in the ceiling,
above the side windows. The f ront
and rear pillars are marked ‘‘SIDE
CURTAIN AIRBAG’’ (see page
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Two side airbags, one f or the
driver and one f or a f ront
passenger. The airbags are stored
in the outer edges of the seat-
backs. Both are marked ‘‘SIDE
AIRBAG’’ (see page ).
Two SRS (supplemental restraint
system) f ront airbags. The driver’s
airbag is stored in the center of
the steering wheel; the f ront
passenger’sairbagisstoredinthe
dashboard. Both are marked ‘‘SRS
AIRBAG’’ (see page ).
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Additional Inf ormation About Your Airbags
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
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Your vehicle’s exhaust contains
carbon monoxide gas. Carbon
monoxide should not enter the
vehicle in normal driving if you
maintain your vehicle properly and
f ollow the inf ormation on this page.High levels of carbon monoxide can
collect rapidly in enclosed areas,
such as a garage. Do not run the
engine with the garage door closed.
Even with the door open, run the
engine only long enough to move the
vehicle out of the garage.If you must sit in your parked vehicle
with the engine running, even in an
unconf ined area, adjust the heating
and cooling system as f ollows:
The vehicle is raised f or an oil
change.
Have the exhaust system inspected
f or leaks whenever:
You notice a change in the sound
of the exhaust. Select the f resh air mode.
Select the mode.
Set the f an speed to high.
Set the temperature control to a
comfortable setting.
With the trunk open, airf low can pull
exhaust gas into your vehicle’s
interior and create a hazardous
condition. If you must drive with the
trunk open, open all the windows and
set the climate control system as
shown below.
The vehicle was in a crash that
may have damaged the underside. 1.2.3.4.
Carbon Monoxide Hazard
52Carbon monoxide gas is toxic.
Breathing it can cause
unconsciousness and even killyou.
Avoid any enclosed areas or
activities that expose you to
carbon monoxide.
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This section gives inf ormation about
the controls and displays that
contribute to the daily operation of
your vehicle. All the essential
controls are within easy reach............................
Control Locations . 56
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Instrument Panel . 57
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Instrument Panel Indicators . 58
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Gauges . 65
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Odometer . 65
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Display Change Button . 66
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Instant Fuel Economy . 66
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Temperature Gauge . 66
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Trip Meter . 67
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Average Fuel Economy . 67
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Fuel Gauge . 67
Outside Temperature
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Indicator . 68
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Check Fuel Cap Message . 69
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Maintenance Minder . 69
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IMA Battery Level Gauge . 70
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Charge/Assist Gauge . 71
Controls Near the Steering ...........................................
Wheel . 72
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Windshield Wipers and Washers . 73
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Turn Signals and Headlights . 74
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Daytime Running Lights . 75
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 75
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Hazard Warning Button . 76
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Rear Window Def ogger . 76
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Steering Wheel Adjustment . 77 ...............................
Keys and Locks . 78
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Immobilizer System . 79
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Ignition Switch . 80
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Door Locks . 81
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Power Door Locks . 81
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Childproof Door Locks . 82
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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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Trunk . 88
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Emergency Trunk Opener . 88
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Remote Transmitter . 89
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Seats . 91
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Seat Heaters . 96
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Power Windows . 97
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Mirrors . 98
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Parking Brake . 99
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Interior Convenience Items . 100
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Beverage Holders . 101
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Accessory Power Socket . 101
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Glove Box . 101
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Console Compartment . 101
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Interior Lights . 102
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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Control L ocat ions
56 POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
MIRROR CONTROLS
FUEL FILL DOOR
RELEASE HANDLE INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS
GAUGES
POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCH (P. 58)
TRUNK RELEASE
HANDLE AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION (CVT)
ACCESSORY POWER
SOCKET
CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM
DOOR LOCK TAB
(P. 98)
(P. 81)
(P. 97)
(P. 88) (P. 101)
(P. 81)
(P. 104)
(P. 65)
(P. 243) (P. 260)
SEAT HEATER SWITCHES
(P. 96)
USB ADAPTER CABLE
(P. 132, 185)
ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET
(P. 101)
AUXILIARY INPUT JACK
(P. 211) HORN
AUDIO SYSTEM
(P. 110)
Vehicle with navigation system is shown.
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To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.
1:2:3:4: If equipped
Canadian model only
Controls Near the Steering Wheel
72 HORN
Vehicle with navigation system is shown. CRUISE CONTROL
BUTTONS
WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS
(P. 75) (P. 74)
(P. 73)
(P. 76)
HEATED MIRRORS
(P. 214)
NAVIGATION SYSTEM VOICE
CONTROL BUTTONS (P. 217) (P. 76)
DISPLAY CHANGE
BUTTON
(P. 66)
(P. 99)
HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNAL
STEERING WHEEL
ADJUSTMENT
(P. 217)
HOOD RELEASE HANDLE
(P. 244)
INSTRUMENT PANEL
BRIGHTNESS
SEL/RESET BUTTON
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF
INDICATOR
HAZARD WARNING BUTTON
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER
BLUETOOTH HANDSFREELINK
SYSTEM VOICE CONTROL
BUTTONS
VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST
(VSA
) SYSTEM OFF SWITCH
(P. 65)
(P. 271)
(P. 77)
REMOTE AUDIO CONTROLS
(P. 210)
(P. 31)
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Pushthebuttontoturnonthe
hazard warning lights (f our-way
f lashers). This causes all f our
outside turn signals and both turn
indicators in the instrument panel to
f lash. Use the hazard warning lights
if you need to park in a dangerous
area near heavy traffic, or if your
vehicle is disabled.The rear window def ogger clears f og,
frost,andthinicefromthewindow.
Push the def ogger button to turn it
onandoff.Theindicatorinthe
button comes on to show the
def ogger is on. If you do not turn it
of f , the def ogger will shut itself of f
within about 10 to 30 minutes
depending on the outside
temperature.It also shuts of f when you turn of f
the ignition switch. You have to turn
the def ogger on again when you
restart the vehicle.
Make sure the rear window is clear
and you have good visibility bef ore
starting to drive.
Thedefoggerwiresontheinsideof
the rear window can be accidentally
damaged. When cleaning the glass,
always wipe side-to-side.
Pushing this button also turns the
mirror heaters on or of f . For more
inf ormation, see page .
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Rear Window Def ogger
Hazard Warning Button
Hazard Warning Button, Rear Window Def ogger
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model
U.S. model
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To open or close the
driver’s window, push or pull the
window switch firmly down or up to
the second detent, and release it.
The window will automatically go
down or up all the way. To stop the
window, pull or push the window
switch brief ly.
If the driver’s
window senses any obstacle while it
is closing automatically, it will
reverse direction, and then stop. To
close the window, remove the
obstacle, then use the window switch
again.
Auto reverse stops sensing when the
window is almost closed. You should
always check that all passengers and
objects are away from the window
bef ore closing it.
If the MAIN switch is OFF, the
passenger windows cannot be raised
or lowered. Keep the MAIN switch
off whenyouhavechildreninthe
vehicle so they do not injure
themselves by operating the
windows unintentionally.
Turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position to raise or lower any
window. To open the window, push
the switch down and hold it. Release
the switch when you want to stop the
window. To close the window, pull
back on the switch and hold it.
Thewindowsoperateforupto10
minutes after you turn off the
ignition switch. Opening either f ront
door cancels this f unction. AUTO
AUTO REVERSE
Power Windows
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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DRIVER’S WINDOW SWITCH
MAIN SWITCH Closing a power window on
someone’s hands or fingers can
cause serious injury.
Make sure your passengers are
away from the windows before
closing them.
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On Canadian models
The outside mirrors are heated to
remove fog and frost. With the
ignition switch in the ON (II)
position, turn on the heaters by
pressing the button. The indicator in
the button comes on as a reminder.
Press the button again to turn the
heaters off. Pressing this button also
turns the rear window def ogger on
and off.To apply the parking brake, pull the
lever up f ully. To release it, pull up
slightly, push the button, and lower
the lever. The parking brake
indicator on the instrument panel
should go out when the parking
brake is f ully released (see page ).
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Heated Mirrors Parking Brake
Mirrors, Parking Brake
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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PARKING BRAKE LEVER
HEATED MIRROR BUTTON Driving the vehicle with the parking
brake applied can damage the rear
brakes and hubs. A beeper will sound if
the vehicle is driven with the parking
brake on.
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