HONDA CIVIC HYBRID 2012 9.G Manual Online

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uuIndicators uMulti-Information Display Warn ing and Information Messages
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Multi-Information Display Warning and Information MessagesThe following messages appear only on the multi-information display. Press the (display/information) button to see the message
again with the system message indicator on.
Message
Condition
Explanation
●
Appears when the fuel fill cap is loose or is not
installed.
2 Check/Tighten Fuel Cap Message P. 286
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Appears if there is a problem with the DRL system.
●
Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
2Daytime Running Lights P. 120
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Appears when washer fluid gets low.
●
Refill washer fluid.
2Refilling Window Washer Fluid P. 246
Canadian models

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Message
Condition
Explanation
●
Appears when the scheduled maintenance is due soon.
●
Consequently, "SERVICE DUE NOW" and "SERVICE
PAST DUE" follow.
2 Maintenance Minder
TM P. 231
●
Appears when you open the driver's door while the
ignition key is in ACCESSORY
(q
.
●
Turn the ignition switch to LOCK
(0
, then remove the
key.
●
Appears when you open the driver's door while the
ignition key is in LOCK
(0
.
●
Remove the key from the ignition switch.
●
Appears when the IMA battery is significantly low.
●
Drive continuously or, if necessary, allow the vehicle to
idle in an open area until the message disappears.

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Gauges and Multi-Information DisplayGaugesGauges include the speedometer, tachometer, fuel gauge, and instant fuel economy
gauge. They are displayed when the ignition switch is in ON
(w
.
Displays your driving speed in mph or km/h.
Shows the number of engine revolutions per minute.
Displays the amount of fuel left in the fuel tank.
Shows the instant fuel economy as a bar graph in mpg or l/100km.
■
Speedometer
■
Tachometer
■
Fuel Gauge
■
Instant Fuel Economy Gauge
1Gauges
Press and hold the km/mile change knob until you
hear a beep. The speedometer reading and the
displayed measurements switch between mph and
km/h.1Fuel Gauge
NOTICEYou should refuel when the reading approaches .
Running out of fuel can cause the engine to misfire,
damaging the catalytic converter.
The actual amount of remaining fuel may differ from
the fuel gauge reading.
E
1 Instant Fuel Economy Gauge
Press and hold the km/mile change knob to switch
the measurement.

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Multi-Information DisplayThe multi-information display shows the odometer, trip meter, outside temperature
indicator, and other gauges.
It also displays important messages such as warnings and other helpful information.
Press the (display/information) button or the (SEL/RESET) knob to change
the display.■
Switching the Display
Display/
Information
Button Fuel Consumption
Power Flow Monitor
Full Size Analogue Clock/Wallpaper
Audio/HFL Display
Black Screen
Eco Assist Scoring
(Real-Time Score)/
Eco Guide Feedback

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Shows the total number of miles or kilometers that your vehicle has accumulated.
Shows the total number of miles or kilometers driven since the last reset. Meters A
and B can be used to measure 2 separate trips.■
Resetting a trip meter
To reset a trip meter, display it, then press and hold the knob. The trip meter is
reset to “0.0”.
■
Odometer
■
Trip Meter
Odometer Outside temperature Trip A
Trip B
SEL/RESET
Knob
1
Trip Meter
Switch between trip meter A and trip meter B by
pressing the knob, or by using the customized
features on the multi-information display.
2 Customized Features P. 90

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Shows the estimated average fuel economy of each trip meter in mpg or l/100 km.
The display is updated at set intervals. When a trip meter is reset, the average fuel
economy is also reset.
Shows the estimated distance you can travel on the remaining fuel. This distance is
estimated from the fuel economy of your trips in the past.
Shows the time elapsed since the last time Trip A or Trip B was reset.
Shows the average speed in mph or km/h since the last time Trip A or Trip B was
reset.
Shows the remaining oil life and Maintenance Minder
TM.
2 Maintenance Minder
TM P. 231
■
Average Fuel Economy
■
Range
■
Elapsed Time
■
Average Speed
■
Engine Oil Life
1Average Fuel Economy
You can choose to reset either Trip A or average fuel
economy A when you refuel.
2 Customized Features P. 901Range
You can choose an item to be displayed in the fuel
consumption screen. Range, elapsed time, or average
speed can be selected.
2 Customized Features P. 901Elapsed Time
You can change the elapsed time reset criteria.
2 Customized Features P. 90

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Shows the outside temperature in Fahrenheit (U.S.) or Celsius (Canada).■
Adjusting the outside temperature display
Adjust the temperature reading up to ±5°F or ±3°C if the temperature reading
seems incorrect.
Shows the instant fuel economy as a bar graph in mpg or l/100 km.
Shows you turn-by-turn driving directions to your destination linked with the
navigation system.2 Refer to the navigation system manual
■
Outside Temperature
■
Instant Fuel Economy
■
Turn-by-Turn Direction
*
1Outside Temperature
The temperature sensor is in the front bumper.
Road heat and exhaust from another vehicle can
affect the temperature reading when your vehicle
speed is less than 19 mph (30 km/h).
It may take several mi nutes for the display to be
updated after the temperature reading has stabilized.
Use the multi-information display's customized
features to corre ct the temperature.
2 Customized Features P. 901Turn-by-Turn Direction
You can select whether the turn-by-turn display
comes on or not during the route guidance.
2 Customized Features P. 90
* Not available on all models

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■
Real-Time score
The Eco assist scoring system is a point system
you can use to monitor your driving style and
its impact on fuel economy. Points are
represented by leaf icons on the multi-
information display. Leaves are:
• Accumulated when your driving style is fuel
efficient.
• Deducted when your style is not fuel
efficient.
■
Reset the system
To clear all leaves and lifetime points, complete step 5 through 7 within 30 seconds,
and do not run the engine.
1. The shift lever must be in
(P
.
2. Turn the ignition switch to ON
(w
.
3. If the ECON mode is on, press the ECON button to turn it off.
4. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0
.
5. Turn the ignition switch to ON
(w
again.
6. Depress the brake pedal twice.
u The ambient meter color changes from blue to green.
u When the Fuel Efficiency Backlight setting on the multi-information display
is off, the color stays in blue.
7. Press the ECON mode button twice.
u The ambient meter color turns off.
8. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0
.
■
Eco Assist Scoring (Real-Time Score)/Eco Guide FeedbackLeaf
ICON 1st Stage
2nd Stage3rd Stage

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Eco guide feedback with eco drive bar
The bar extends to the right or left of the center line while driving. The more
aggressive the acceleration is, the further the bar extends to the right. The more
aggressive the deceleration is, the further the bar extends to the left. Keep the bar
near the center line for better fuel economy while driving.
Deceleration Acceleration
High Fuel Economy High Fuel Economy
Moderate Deceleration
Aggressive Deceleration Moderate Acceleration
Aggressive Acceleration
1 Eco guide feedback with eco drive bar
The ambient meter color changes corresponding to
the level of eco drive bar extension.

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Displays engine and electric motor power flow – whether the system is assisting the
engine or charging the battery.■
Power flow from/to the IMA battery icon
The degree to which the electric motor is assisting the engine or the IMA battery is being charged is indica ted by the bar graph.
■
Power Flow Monitor
1Power Flow Monitor
The IMA battery charge level may decrease rapidly
under the following conditions:•When the 12 volt battery has been replaced.•When the IMA battery has been disconnected.•When the IMA battery control system is correcting
its reading.
The charge level reading will be corrected
automatically while driving.
If the IMA battery is too hot or too cold, the IMA
battery’s output power is limited to protect the
battery. This disables the IMA assist and Auto Idle
Stop, even though the battery is well-charged.
It takes a short time to normalize the IMA battery’s
output power depending on the weather.
Power Flow Engine Operation Icon
IMA Battery Icon
Shows Charge Level
Power is supplied by
only the electric motor. Power is supplied by
the engine and the electric
motor is assisting the engine. The electric motor is charging the IMA
battery.
Power is only supplied by the engine.
Power is only supplied by the engine
and the electric motor is charging the
IMA battery.