Driving ..............................................................................................................................................

The proper way to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park, plus towing a trailer.

Maintenance .....................................................................................................................................

The Maintenance Schedule shows you when you need to take your vehicle to the dealer.

Taking Care of the Unexpected ......................................................................................................

This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, and how to handle them.

Technical Information.....................................................................................................................

ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information.

Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada) ................................................................

A summary of the warranties covering your new Acura, and how to contact us.

Authorized Manuals (U.S. only)......................................................................................................

How to order manuals and other technical literature.

Index......................................................................................................................................................

Service Information Summary

A summary of information you need when you pull up to the fuel pump.

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Page 1: Table Of Contents
2007 Civic Hybrid Online Reference Owner's Manual Use these links (and links throughout this manual) to navigate through this reference. For a printed owner's manual, click on authorized manuals or go to www.helminc.com. Contents Owner's Identification Form Introduction ............................i A Few Words About Safety........................iii Your Vehicle at a Glance........................
Page 2: Introduction
Introduction Congratulations! Your selection of a 2007 Honda Civic Hybrid was a wise As you read this manual, you will investment. It will give you years of driving pleasure. find information that is preceded by symbol. This One of the best ways to enhance the enjoyment of your new vehicle is to information is intended to help you read this manual.
Page 3 Introduction California Proposition 65 Warning WARNING: This product contains or emits chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Event Data Recorders This vehicle is equipped with one or more devices commonly referred to as event data recorders. These devices record front seat belt use, front passenger seat occupancy, airbag deployment data, and the failure of any airbag system component.
Page 4: A Few Words About Safety
A Few Words About Safety Your safety, and the safety of others, You will find this important safety information in a variety of forms, is very important. And operating this including: vehicle safely is an important responsibility. Safety Labels − on the vehicle.
Page 5: Your Vehicle At A Glance
Your Vehicle at a Glance INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS (P. 58) AUDIO SYSTEM (P. 106) PASSENGER’S FRONT AIRBAG (P. 9, 24) GAUGES (P. 64) DRIVER’S FRONT AIRBAG (P. 9, 24) MIRROR CONTROLS CLIMATE CONTROL (P. 93) SYSTEM (P. 100) POWER DOOR LOCK MASTER SWITCH DOOR LOCK TAB (P.
Page 6 Your Vehicle at a Glance INSTRUMENT PANEL HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNAL WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS BRIGHTNESS BUTTONS (P. 73) (P. 72) (P. 74) PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR DISPLAY CHANGE (P. 31) BUTTON (P. 65) SEL/RESET BUTTON (P. 64) HAZARD WARNING BUTTON (P. 74) REMOTE AUDIO CONTROLS (P.
Page 7: Driver And Passenger Safety
Driver and Passenger Safety This section gives you important Additional Information About All Children Should Sit in a information about how to protect Your Seat Belts ....... Back Seat ......... yourself and your passengers. It Seat Belt System Components . The Passenger’s Front Airbag shows you how to use seat belts.
Page 8 Important Safety Precautions You’ll find many safety Restrain All Children every additional drink. So don’t drink recommendations throughout this Children age 12 and under should and drive, and don’t let your friends section, and throughout this manual. ride properly restrained in a back drink and drive, either.
Page 9 Your Vehicle’s Safety Features Your vehicle is equipped with many features that work together to protect you and your passengers during a crash. Some features do not require any action on your part. These include a strong steel framework that forms a safety cage around the passenger compartment, front and rear crush zones, a collapsible steering column,...
Page 10 Your Vehicle’s Safety Features Seat Belts Help keep you from being thrown Your vehicle is equipped with seat against the inside of the vehicle belts in all seating positions. and against other occupants. Not wearing a seat belt properly increases the chance of serious Your seat belt system also includes injury or death in a crash, even Keep you from being thrown out...
Page 11 Your Vehicle’s Safety Features Airbags Your vehicle has a supplemental Your vehicle also has side airbags to In addition, your vehicle has side restraint system (SRS) with front help protect the upper torso of the curtain airbags to help protect the airbags to help protect the heads and driver or a front seat passenger heads of the driver, front passenger,...
Page 12 Your Vehicle’s Safety Features The most important things you need Always wear The rest of this section gives more What you should do: to know about your airbags are: your seat belt properly, and sit detailed information about how you upright and as far back from the can maximize your safety.
Page 13 Protecting Adults and Teens Introduction Adjust the Front Seats The following pages provide instructions on how to properly Your vehicle has a door-open protect the driver, adult passengers indicator on the instrument panel to and teenage children who are large indicate when any door is not tightly enough and mature enough to drive closed.
Page 14 Protecting Adults and Teens If you sit too close to the steering Adjust the Seat-Backs wheel or dashboard, you can be seriously injured by an inflating front Sitting too close to a front airbag, or by striking the steering airbag can result in serious wheel or dashboard.
Page 15 Protecting Adults and Teens When a passenger is seated in the Adjust the Head Restraints rear center seating position, make Reclining the seat-back too far sure the center head restraint is adjusted to its highest position. can result in serious injury or death in a crash.
Page 16 Protecting Adults and Teens Fasten and Position the Seat Belts Insert the latch plate into the buckle, Improperly positioning the seat then tug on the belt to make sure the belts can cause serious injury belt is securely latched. Check that or death in a crash.
Page 17 Protecting Adults and Teens Never place the shoulder portion of a Maintain a Proper Sitting RELEASE BUTTON Position lap/shoulder belt under your arm or After all occupants have adjusted behind your back. This could cause very serious injuries in a crash. their seats and put on seat belts, it is very important that they continue to If a seat belt does not seem to work...
Page 18 Protecting Adults and Teens In addition, an occupant who is out of Advice for Pregnant Women When driving, remember to sit position in the front seat can be upright and adjust the seat as far seriously or fatally injured in a crash back as possible while allowing full by striking interior parts of the control of the vehicle.
Page 19 Protecting Adults and Teens Additional Safety Precautions Do not place hard or sharp objects Keep your hands and arms away If your Two people should never use the between yourself and a front from the airbag covers. If they do, they Carrying hard or sharp hands or arms are close to an same seat belt.
Page 20 Additional Information About Your Seat Belts Seat Belt System Components If a front passenger does not fasten If the indicator comes on or the Your seat belt system includes lap/ their seat belt, the indicator will beeper sounds when the driver’s seat shoulder belts in all seating positions.
Page 21 Additional Information About Your Seat Belts restrain your body. Lap/Shoulder Belt Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners The lap/shoulder belt goes over your shoulder, across your chest, The seat belts in all positions except and across your hips. the driver’s have an additional lockable retractor that must be To fasten the belt, insert the latch activated to secure a child seat (see...
Page 22 Not checking or maintaining seat belts can result in serious Honda provides a limited warranty injury or death if the seat belts on seat belts. See your Honda do not work properly when...
Page 23 Additional Information About Your Airbags Airbag System Components (12) (11) (1) Driver’s Airbag (2) Front Passenger’s Airbag (3) Control Unit (4) Front Seat Belt Tensioners (5) Side Airbags (6) Driver’s Seat Position Sensor (10) (7) Front Passenger’s Weight Sensors (13) (8) Front Impact Sensors (9) Passenger Airbag Off Indicator (10) Side Impact Sensors (First)
Page 24 Additional Information About Your Airbags Your Airbag System includes: Two SRS (supplemental restraint system) front airbags. The driver’s (16) airbag is stored in the center of the steering wheel; the front passenger’s airbag is stored in the dashboard. Both are marked ‘‘SRS AIRBAG’’...
Page 25 Additional Information About Your Airbags Automatic front seat belt Sensors that monitor the weight An indicator on the instrument tensioners (see page on the front passenger’s seat. If panel that alerts you that the passenger’s side airbag has been the weight is about 65 lbs (29 Sensors that can detect a kg) or less (the weight of an turned off (see page...
Page 26 Additional Information About Your Airbags How Your Front Airbags Work During a frontal crash, your seat belt restrains your lower body and torso, and the front airbag helps protect your head and chest. Although both airbags normally inflate within a split second of each other, it is possible for only one airbag to deploy.
Page 27 Additional Information About Your Airbags After a crash, you may see what Dual-Stage Airbags Dual-Threshold Airbags looks like smoke. This is actually Your front airbags are dual-stage Your front airbags are also dual- threshold airbags. Airbags with this powder from the airbag’s surface. airbags.
Page 28 If the seat is under the seat. Although Honda under the front seats. too far forward, the airbag will does not encourage carrying an...
Page 29 Additional Information About Your Airbags When the airbag is turned off, a Moving the front seat forcibly If equipped ‘‘passenger airbag off’’ indicator in back against cargo on the seat or Also, make sure the floor mat behind the center of the dashboard comes floor behind it.
Page 30 To get the best protection from the Although Honda does not encourage side airbags, front seat occupants children to ride in front, if sensors in should wear their seat belts and sit the seat detect a child has leaned upright and well back in their seats.
Page 31 Additional Information About Your Airbags If the side airbag off indicator comes If the impact is on the passenger’s How Your Side Curtain Airbags on (see page ), have the Work side, the passenger’s side curtain passenger sit upright. Once the airbag will inflate even if there are no passenger is out of the airbag’s occupants on that side of the vehicle.
Page 32 Additional Information About Your Airbags How the SRS Indicator Works How the Side Airbag Off The SRS indicator alerts Indicator Works you to a potential problem U.S. Canada Ignoring the SRS indicator can with your airbags or seat belt result in serious injury or death tensioners (see page if the airbag systems or tensioners do not work properly.
Page 33 Additional Information About Your Airbags Be aware that objects placed on the If the indicator comes on with no How the Passenger Airbag Off Indicator Works front seat can cause the indicator to front seat passenger and no objects come on. on the seat, or with an adult riding there, something may be interfering U.S.
Page 34 Additional Information About Your Airbags Airbag Service Additional Safety Precautions The SRS indicator alerts you to a Your airbag systems are virtually Take your vehicle to an problem. Do not attempt to deactivate your maintenance free, and there are no authorized dealer as soon as Together, airbags and airbags.
Page 35 If it is necessary to inflating during a side impact. properly. remove or modify a front seat to accommodate a person with disabilities, first contact Honda Automobile Customer Service at (800) 999-1009.
Page 36 Protecting Children − General Guidelines All Children Must Be Restrained Each year, many children are injured or killed in vehicle crashes because Children who are unrestrained they are either unrestrained or not or improperly restrained can be properly restrained. In fact, vehicle seriously injured or killed in a accidents are the number one cause crash.
Page 37 Protecting Children − General Guidelines All Children Should Sit in a Back The Passenger’s Front Airbag Small Children Seat Can Pose Serious Risks Placing a forward-facing child seat in According to accident statistics, Front airbags have been designed to the front seat of a vehicle equipped children of all ages and sizes are help protect adults in a moderate to with passenger’s front airbag can be...
Page 38 Protecting Children − General Guidelines To remind you of the passenger’s U.S. Models front airbag hazards, and that SUN VISORS DASHBOARD children must be properly restrained in a back seat, your vehicle has warning labels on the dashboard (U.S. models) and on the front visors. Please read and follow the instructions on these labels.
Page 39 Protecting Children − General Guidelines If a child requires close physical If You Must Drive with Several If a Child Requires Close Children Attention attention or frequent visual contact, Your vehicle has a back seat where Many parents say they prefer to put we strongly recommend that another children can be properly restrained.
Page 40 Protecting Children − General Guidelines Additional Safety Precautions Make sure any unused seat belt Lock all doors and the trunk when Children Never hold an infant or child on that a child can reach is buckled, your vehicle is not in use. If you are not wearing a who play in vehicles can your lap.
Page 41 Protecting Infants and Small Children Two types of seats may be used: a Protecting Infants Child Seat Placement seat designed exclusively for infants, A rear-facing child seat can be placed or a convertible seat used in the rear- in any seating position in the back facing, reclining mode.
Page 42 Protecting Infants and Small Children In any of these situations, we Protecting Small Children We also recommend that a small strongly recommend that you install child use the child seat as long as the child seat directly behind the possible, until the child reaches the front passenger’s seat, move the seat weight or height limit for the seat.
Page 43 Protecting Infants and Small Children, Selecting a Child Seat If it is necessary to put a forward- In seating positions and vehicles not Selecting a Child Seat facing child seat in the front, move When buying a child seat, you need equipped with LATCH, a LATCH- to choose either a conventional child compatible child seat can be installed...
Page 44 Selecting a Child Seat, Installing a Child Seat Before purchasing a conventional Installing a Child Seat movement can be expected and child seat, or using a previously After selecting a proper child seat should not reduce the child seat’s purchased one, we recommend that and a good place to install the seat, effectiveness.
Page 45 Installing a Child Seat Installing a Child Seat with BUTTON LATCH Your vehicle is equipped with LATCH (lower anchors and tethers for children) at the outer rear seats. The lower anchors are located between the seat-back and seat bottom, and are to be used only with a child seat designed for use with LATCH.
Page 46 Installing a Child Seat If the tether strap is too long and Front cannot be tightened firmly, find a route where the strap can be tightened securely. Attach the tether strap hook to the tether anchor, then tighten the strap as instructed by the child ANCHOR seat maker.
Page 47 Installing a Child Seat Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/ Shoulder Belt When not using the LATCH system, all child seats must be secured to the vehicle with the lap part of a lap/ shoulder belt. In addition, the lap/shoulder belts in all seating positions except the driver’s have a lockable retractor that must be activated to secure a...
Page 48 Installing a Child Seat Installing a Child Seat with a Tether ANCHORAGE POINTS COVER After confirming that the belt is Push and pull the child seat ANCHOR locked, grab the shoulder part of forward and from side-to-side to the belt near the buckle, and pull verify that it is secure enough to A child seat with a tether can be up to remove any slack from the...
Page 49 Installing a Child Seat Outer Position Center Position Front Front ANCHOR ANCHOR TETHER STRAP HOOK TETHER STRAP HOOK After properly securing the child Lift the anchor cover, then attach seat (see page ), lift the head the tether strap hook to the restraint, then route the tether anchor, making sure the strap is strap over the seat-back and...
Page 50 Protecting Larger Children When a child reaches the Checking Seat Belt Fit recommended weight or height limit for a forward-facing child seat, the Allowing a child age 12 or under child should sit in a back seat on a to sit in front can result in injury booster seat and wear a lap/shoulder or death if the passenger’s front belt.
Page 51 Protecting Larger Children Does the shoulder belt cross to drive. Using a Booster Seat between the child’s neck and arm? Booster seats can be high-back or Is the lap part of the belt as low as low-back. Whichever style you select, possible, touching the child’s make sure the booster seat meets thighs?
Page 52 Protecting Larger Children When Can a Larger Child Sit in Of course, children vary widely. And If you decide that a child can safely Front while age may be one indicator of ride up front, be sure to: The National Highway Traffic Safety when a child can safely ride in front, Administration and Transport there are other important factors you...
Page 53 Protecting Larger Children Additional Safety Precautions Do not put any accessories on a Devices intended to Do not let a child wear a seat belt seat belt. This could result improve a child’s comfort or across the neck. in serious neck injuries during a reposition the shoulder part of a crash.
Page 54 Carbon Monoxide Hazard Your vehicle’s exhaust contains With the trunk open, airflow can pull carbon monoxide gas. Carbon exhaust gas into your vehicle’s monoxide should not enter the interior and create a hazardous Carbon monoxide gas is toxic. vehicle in normal driving if you Breathing it can cause condition.
Page 55 Safety Labels These labels are in the locations DASHBOARD SUN VISORS U.S. models shown. They warn you of potential U.S. models only hazards that could cause serious injury. Read these labels carefully. If a label comes off or becomes hard to read (except for the U.S.
Page 56 Safety Labels HOOD HOOD DOORJAMBS U.S. models U.S. models Canadian models U.S. models Canadian models Canadian models...
Page 57: Instruments And Controls
Instruments and Controls This section gives information about Control Locations ......Keys and Locks ....... the controls and displays that Instrument Panel ......Immobilizer System ......contribute to the daily operation of Instrument Panel Indicators ..Ignition Switch ........ your vehicle. All the essential Gauges ..........
Page 58 Control Locations INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS (P. 58) AUDIO SYSTEM (P. 106) GAUGES (P. 64) CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (P. 100) MIRROR CONTROLS (P. 93) POWER DOOR LOCK DOOR LOCK TAB (P. 80) MASTER SWITCH (P. 80) POWER WINDOW ACCESSORY POWER SWITCHES SOCKET (P.
Page 59 Instrument Panel SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR LOW FUEL INDICATOR (P. 62) (P. 61) DOOR-OPEN INDICATOR (P. 60) BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR (AMBER) (P. 63) ELECTRIC POWER LIGHTS ON TRUNK-OPEN STEERING (EPS) DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS HIGH BEAM INDICATOR INDICATOR INDICATOR (P. 63) INDICATOR INDICATOR (P.
Page 60 Instrument Panel Indicators The instrument panel has many If either of you do not fasten your If it stays on after you have fully indicators to give you important seat belt while driving, the beeper released the parking brake while information about your vehicle.
Page 61 Instrument Panel Indicators Supplemental Restraint Side Airbag Off Immobilizer System U.S. Canada System Indicator Indicator Indicator This indicator comes on for several This indicator comes on briefly when seconds when you turn the ignition This indicator comes on for several you turn the ignition switch to the switch to the ON (II) position.
Page 62 Instrument Panel Indicators Turn Signal and ‘‘Daytime Running Lights On Indicator Hazard Warning Lights’’ Indicator Indicators If this indicator comes on when the This indicator reminds you that the The left or right turn signal indicator ignition switch is turned to the ON exterior lights are on.
Page 63 Instrument Panel Indicators Cruise Main Indicator Low Fuel Indicator Maintenance Minder Indicator This indicator comes on when you This indicator reminds you that it is This indicator is in the fuel gauge. It turn on the cruise control system by comes on as a reminder that you time to take your vehicle in for pressing the CRUISE button (see...
Page 64 Instrument Panel Indicators Security System Indicator Malfunction Indicator IMA System Indicator Lamp See page This indicator normally comes on for SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR a few seconds when you turn the Low Oil Pressure ignition switch to the ON (II) Indicator position.
Page 65 Instrument Panel Indicators If you turn the steering wheel to the U.S. Canada Electric Power Steering Brake System (EPS) Indicator full left or right position repeatedly Indicator This indicator normally comes on while stopping or driving at very low (Amber) when you turn the ignition to the ON speed, you may feel slightly harder This indicator normally comes on for...
Page 66 Gauges To switch the information display CURRENT FUEL MILEAGE/ SPEEDOMETER between the odometer, trip meter, TEMPERATURE GAUGE outside temperature, and engine oil life and maintenance item code(s), press the SEL/RESET button FUEL GAUGE repeatedly. Odometer TACHOMETER The odometer shows the total distance your vehicle has been driven.
Page 67 Gauges Display Change Button Current Fuel Mileage Temperature Gauge Every time you press the display This shows the temperature of the change button, the display changes engine’s coolant. During normal from the current fuel mileage to the operation, the reading should be in temperature gauge, or from the the middle of the gauge.
Page 68 Gauges Trip Meter Average Fuel Mileage Fuel Gauge This meter shows the number of When either of the trip meters (trip This shows how much fuel you have. miles or kilometers driven since you A or trip B) is displayed, your It may show slightly more or less last reset it.
Page 69 Gauges The temperature sensor is in the If the outside temperature is Outside Temperature Indicator This indicator displays the outside front bumper. Therefore, the incorrectly displayed, you can adjust it up to 5°F ( 3°C) warmer or temperature in Fahrenheit (U.S. temperature reading can be affected ±...
Page 70 Gauges Check Fuel Cap Message If the system still detects a leak in Maintenance Minder Your vehicle’s on board diagnostic the vehicle’s evaporative emissions The information display in the system will detect a loose or missing system, the malfunction indicator instrument panel shows you the fuel fill cap as an evaporative system lamp (MIL) comes on.
Page 71 Gauges This correction of the battery level IMA Battery Level Gauge acceleration or climbing a long hill. The IMA motor will recharge the gauge is normal and does not BATTERY LEVEL GAUGE battery as you continue driving. indicate a problem. If the IMA battery develops a problem or If the battery is mostly discharged, becomes deteriorated, the IMA...
Page 72 Gauges Charge/Assist Gauge If the IMA battery is too hot or too cold, the IMA system limits the IMA IMA ASSIST GAUGE battery’s output power to protect the battery. This disables the IMA assist and Auto Idle Stop, even though the Battery Level Gauge may show that the battery is well-charged.
Page 73 Controls Near the Steering Wheel INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS HEADLIGHTS/TURN WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS (P. 74) SIGNAL (P. 72) (P. 73) DISPLAY CHANGE BUTTON (P. 65) PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR (P. 31) SEL/RESET BUTTON (P. 64) HAZARD WARNING BUTTON REMOTE AUDIO CONTROLS (P. 74) (P.
Page 74 Windshield Wipers and Washers MIST The wipers run at high The wipers run at low speed. − − speed until you release the lever. − The wipers run at high speed. − The wipers are not activated. Windshield Washers − Pull the wiper control lever toward you, −...
Page 75 Turn Signals and Headlights Push down on the If you leave the lights on with the Turn Signal − lever to signal a left turn and up to key removed from the ignition signal a right turn. To signal a lane switch, you will hear a reminder change, push lightly on the lever, chime when you open the driver’s...
Page 76 Headlights, Instrument Panel Brightness, Hazard Warning Button Daytime Running Lights Instrument Panel Brightness Hazard Warning Button With the headlight switch off or position, the high beam INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS CONTROL BUTTONS headlights come on with reduced brightness when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position and release the parking brake.
Page 77 Rear Window Defogger, Steering Wheel Adjustment Make sure the rear window is clear Rear Window Defogger Steering Wheel Adjustment and you have good visibility before Make any steering wheel adjustment starting to drive. before you start driving. The defogger wires on the inside of the rear window can be accidentally damaged.
Page 78 Steering Wheel Adjustment, Keys and Locks Push the lever up to lock the MASTER KEYS VALET steering wheel in that position. NUMBER WITH REMOTE TRANSMITTER (Gray) Make sure you have securely locked the steering wheel in place by trying to move it up, down, in, and out.
Page 79 TRANSMITTER (Gray) have to get a lost key replaced. Use only Honda-approved key blanks. Do not drop the keys or set heavy objects on them. These keys contain electronic circuits that are activated by the Keep the keys away from liquids.
Page 80 Immobilizer System The immobilizer system protects If the system repeatedly does not As required by the FCC: your vehicle from theft. If an recognize the coding of your key, This device complies with Part 15 of the improperly-coded key (or other contact your dealer.
Page 81 Ignition Switch If the front wheels are turned, the You will hear a reminder beeper if anti-theft lock may make it difficult you leave the key in the LOCK (0) or the ACCESSORY (I) position and to turn the key. Firmly turn the steering wheel to the left or right as open the driver’s door.
Page 82 Door Locks Power Door Locks To lock any door when getting out of the vehicle, pull the lock tab out, and LOCK TAB close the door. To lock the doors when getting out of the vehicle, remove the key from To lock the ignition switch, and push the top To lock...
Page 83 Door Locks Childproof Door Locks Auto Door Locking/Unlocking To activate an auto door lock mode: Your vehicle has customizable Locks all doors when the vehicle’s speed settings for the doors to reaches about 9 mph (15 km/h). LEVER Unlock automatically lock and unlock. Make all settings before you start driving.
Page 84 Door Locks Push and hold the brake pedal, Push and hold the lock side of the To turn off the auto door lock then move the shift lever out of master door lock switch on the modes: Park (P). driver’s door. You will hear a clicking sound after about 5 Push and hold the lock side of the seconds.
Page 85 Door Locks Push and hold the lock side of the To activate an auto door lock mode: Auto Door Unlocking Locks all doors when the shift lever is master door lock switch on the The auto door unlocking feature has driver’s door.
Page 86 Door Locks Push and hold the brake pedal, To activate an auto door unlock To turn off the auto door lock then move the shift lever out of mode: modes: Unlocks driver’s door or all doors when Park (P). the ignition switch is out of the ON (II) position.
Page 87 Door Locks Push and hold the unlock side of Push and hold the unlock side of To activate an auto door unlock the master door lock switch on the the master door lock switch on the mode: driver’s door. You will hear a driver’s door.
Page 88 Trunk Emergency Trunk Opener PULL TRUNK RELEASE HANDLE MASTER KEY MASTER KEY RELEASE LEVER To open the trunk, pull the trunk You can also use the master key to release handle on the left side of the open the trunk lock. As a safety feature, your vehicle has driver’s seat.
Page 89 Remote Transmitter Press this button once Press this button for UNLOCK − PANIC − U.S. model PANIC BUTTON to unlock the driver’s door. Push it about 1 second to attract attention; TRUNK UNLOCK BUTTON twice to unlock the other doors. the horn will sound and the exterior RELEASE Some exterior lights will flash twice...
Page 90 Remote Transmitter Replacing the Transmitter Battery If it takes several pushes on the button to lock or unlock the doors, replace the battery as soon as BATTERY possible. Battery type: CR1616 SCREW U.S. model is shown U.S. model is shown To replace the battery: Inside the transmitter, separate the inner cover from the keypad...
Page 91 Remote Transmitter, Seats Remove the old battery from the As required by the FCC: Front Seat Adjustments back of the inner cover, and note This device complies with Part 15 of the See pages for important safety − the polarity. Make sure the FCC rules.
Page 92 Seats Driver’s Seat Height Adjustment Head Restraints See page for important safety information and a warning about how to properly position the head restraints. Your vehicle is equipped with head restraints in all seating positions to help protect you and your passengers from whiplash and other injuries.
Page 93 Seats Armrest Rear Center Position RELEASE BUTTON RELEASE BUTTON The head restraints adjust for height. When a passenger is seated in the You need both hands to adjust a rear center seating position, make The lid of the console compartment restraint.
Page 94 Power Windows AUTO To open or close the − DRIVER’S WINDOW SWITCH driver’s window, push or pull the window switch firmly down or up to Closing a power window on someone’s hands or fingers can the second detent, and release it. cause serious injury.
Page 95 Mirrors Adjusting the Power Mirrors SELECTOR SWITCH ADJUSTMENT SWITCH Keep the inside and outside mirrors clean and adjusted for best visibility. Turn the ignition switch to the ON Push the appropriate edge of the Be sure to adjust the mirrors before (II) position.
Page 96 Mirrors, Parking Brake Heated Mirrors Parking Brake Driving the vehicle with the parking brake applied can damage the rear brakes and axles. A beeper will sound if the vehicle is driven with the parking brake on. PARKING BRAKE LEVER HEATED MIRROR BUTTON To apply the parking brake, pull the On Canadian models The outside mirrors are heated to...
Page 97 Interior Convenience Items CONSOLE COMPARTMENT COAT HOOK COIN BOX CENTER POCKET VANITY MIRROR ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET GLOVE BOX BEVERAGE HOLDERS...
Page 98 Interior Convenience Items Beverage Holders Another accessory power socket is in Console Compartment Be careful when you are using the the center console compartment. beverage holders. A spilled liquid When more than one socket is being LEVER that is very hot can scald you or your used, the combined power rating of passengers.
Page 99 Interior Lights After all doors are closed tightly, the Ceiling Light Spotlights light dims slightly, then fades out in DOOR ACTIVATED about 30 seconds. If you do not open either door after you unlock the driver’s door or remove the key from the ignition switch, the light fades out in about 30 seconds.
Page 100 Features The heating and air conditioning Climate Control ......system in your vehicle provides a Audio System ........ comfortable driving environment in Playing the Radio ......all weather conditions. Playing a Disc ........ Disc Player Error Messages ..The standard audio system has Setting the Clock ......
Page 101 Climate Control AUTO BUTTON FAN CONTROL DIAL TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAL MODE CONTROL BUTTON AIR CONDITIONING BUTTON REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER BUTTON FRESH AIR BUTTON RECIRCULATION BUTTON WINDSHIELD DEFROST BUTTON OFF BUTTON...
Page 102 Climate Control The system automatically selects the Voice Control System Semi-automatic Operation Only on models equipped with proper mix of conditioned and/or You can manually select various functions of the climate control Navigation System heated air that will, as quickly as The climate control system for your possible, raise or lower the interior system when it is in full automatic...
Page 103 Climate Control Air Conditioning (A/C) Button The system should be left in fresh Airflow is divided between This button turns the air air mode under almost all conditions. the floor vents and defroster vents at conditioning on and off. The Keeping the system in recirculation the base of the windshield.
Page 104 Climate Control Ventilation Using the A/C Dehumidify the Interior The flow-through ventilation system Air conditioning places an extra load Air conditioning, as it cools, removes draws in outside air, circulates it on the engine. Watch the engine moisture from the air. When used in through the interior, then exhausts it coolant temperature gauge (see page combination with the heater, it...
Page 105 Climate Control To Defog and Defrost To Remove Exterior Frost or Ice To clear the windows faster, you can To remove fog from the inside of the From the Windows close the dashboard corner vents by windows: rotating the wheel below each vent. Select .
Page 106 Climate Control To Turn Everything Off Sunlight, Temperature, and Press the OFF button. However, a Humidity Sensors lack of airflow can cause the windows to fog up. You should keep the fan on at all times so stale air and moisture do not build up in the interior and cause fogging.
Page 107 Audio System Read the appropriate pages in this (A type) section for operation of the audio systems installed in your vehicle. Canadian model page for A and B type page for C type If your vehicle has a different audio system, refer to its manual for operating instructions.
Page 108 Audio System (B type) (C type) U.S. model without navigation system U.S. model with navigation system...
Page 109 Playing the Radio (A type) (B type) Canadian model U.S. model without navigation system SCAN AUTO SELECT BUTTON AM/FM BUTTON AUTO SELECT BUTTON BUTTON BUTTON BUTTON SCAN BUTTON PWR/VOL KNOB SEEK BAR SEEK BAR PWR/VOL KNOB PRESET BARS TUNE/SOUND KNOB PRESET BARS TUNE/SOUND KNOB...
Page 110 Playing the Radio TUNE Use the TUNE knob to If you do nothing, the system will To Play the Radio − The ignition switch must be in the tune the radio to a desired frequency. then scan for the next strong station ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position.
Page 111 Playing the Radio AUTO SELECT If you are You will see a ‘‘0’’ displayed after Adjusting the Sound − traveling far from home and can no pressing a preset bar if auto select Press the SOUND (TUNE) knob longer receive your preset stations, cannot find a strong station for every repeatedly to display the bass (BAS), you can use the auto select feature to...
Page 112 Playing the Radio Use the TREBLE/ Treble/Bass − Speed-sensitive volume Audio System Lighting BASS modes to adjust the tone to compensation (SVC) The SVC You can use the instrument panel − mode controls the volume based on brightness control buttons to adjust your liking.
Page 113 Playing a Disc (A type) (B type) Canadian model U.S. model without navigation system REPEAT EJECT LOAD BUTTON BUTTON BUTTON INDICATOR BUTTON LOAD RANDOM REPEAT RANDOM DISPLAY DISPLAY EJECT INDICATOR BUTTON BUTTON BUTTON BUTTON BUTTON BUTTON SCAN SCAN BUTTON BUTTON SEEK/SKIP BAR SEEK/SKIP BAR PWR/VOL KNOB...
Page 114 Playing a Disc The specifications of the compatible Insert the disc about halfway into the To Play a Disc To load or play discs, the ignition MP3 file are: disc slot. The drive will pull the disc switch must be in the ACCESSORY Sampling frequency: 32/44.1/48 kHz in the rest of the way and begin to (I) or ON (II) position.
Page 115 Playing a Disc You will also see the album and track Name Display Function To Change or Select Tracks/Files Each time you press the DISP button name (CD-TEXT), or the folder and You can use the SEEK/SKIP bar while playing a CD-TEXT, the file name (MP3/WMA) under these while a disc is playing to select display mode changes from album...
Page 116 Playing a Disc Each time you SEEK/SKIP − In MP3/WMA mode REPEAT (TRACK/FILE press and release the side, the FOLDER SELECTION REPEAT) To continuously replay − − player skips forward to the select a different folder, turn the a track (file in MP3/WMA mode), beginning of the next track (files in FOLDER (TUNE) knob clockwise to press and release the RPT button.
Page 117 Playing a Disc In MP3/WMA mode RANDOM (Random within a In MP3/WMA mode FOLDER-REPEAT This feature, Disc) This feature plays the track FOLDER-RANDOM This − − − when activated, replays all the files within a disc in random order. In feature, when activated, plays the on the selected folder in the order MP3/WMA mode, this feature only...
Page 118 Playing a Disc The scan function samples SCAN − In MP3/WMA mode To Stop Playing a Disc all the tracks/files on the disc in the F-SCAN This feature, when Press the eject button ( ) to − remove the CD. If you eject the CD, order they are recorded on the disc.
Page 119 Disc Player Error Messages The chart on the right explains the Indication Cause Solution error messages you may see in the display while playing a disc. Press the EJECT button, and pull out the disc. If you see an error message in the FOCUS Error Check if it is inserted correctly in the disc display while playing a disc, press...
Page 120 Setting the Clock (A type) (B type) Canadian model U.S. model without navigation system CLOCK BUTTON CLOCK BUTTON R BUTTON H BUTTON H BUTTON R BUTTON M BUTTON M BUTTON CONTINUED...
Page 121 Setting the Clock To set the time, press the CLOCK You can quickly set the time to the (AM/FM or AM) button until you nearest hour. If the displayed time is hear a beep, then release the button. before the half hour, pressing the The displayed time begins to blink.
Page 122 Playing the Radio (Vehicles with Navigation System) (C type) with navigation system AM ICON FM1 ICON FM2 ICON JOYSTICK AM/FM BUTTON AUTO SELECT ICON AUDIO BUTTON BACKGROUND ICON SCAN BUTTON SOUND ICON TUNE BAR PRESET BUTTONS...
Page 123 Playing the Radio (Vehicles with Navigation System) Voice Control System The band and frequency that the SEEK The SEEK function − In addition to the standard audio radio was last tuned to is displayed. searches up and down from the controls, the audio system in your To change bands, press the AM/FM current frequency to find a station...
Page 124 Playing the Radio (Vehicles with Navigation System) Each preset button can If you are press the Preset − AUTO SELECT − To turn off Auto Select, store one frequency on AM and two traveling far from home and can no AUTO SEL icon.
Page 125 Playing the Radio (Vehicles with Navigation System) Speed-sensitive volume Adjusting the Sound compensation (SVC) The SVC − mode controls the volume based on vehicle speed. The faster you go, the louder the audio volume becomes. As you slow down, the audio volume decreases.
Page 126 Playing a Disc (Vehicles with Navigation System) (C type) with navigation system CD ICON OPEN BUTTON CD BUTTON AUDIO BUTTON SCAN BUTTON RANDOM SKIP ＋ BUTTON FAST FORWARD BUTTON BUTTON REPEAT BUTTON REWIND BUTTON SKIP − BUTTON...
Page 127 Playing a Disc (Vehicles with Navigation System) Disc Player To Change Tracks Push the button to play the next track on the disc. Push the Avoid using discs with adhesive labels. DISC SLOT button once to replay the track The label can curl up and cause the in play;...
Page 128 Playing a Disc (Vehicles with Navigation System) Press the RDM If you are playing a CD, the screen RANDOM − To Choose a Track button to play the tracks in random shows the track number. If you are playing a CD-TEXT disc, the track order.
Page 129 Playing a Disc (Vehicles with Navigation System) To Stop Playing a Disc Removing a Disc To close the screen, press the To take the system out of disc mode, CLOSE button. The screen will not EJECT BUTTON press the AM/FM button or CD/XM close if you have a partially inserted button (if the XM radio is connected).
Page 130 Playing a PC Card (Vehicles with Navigation System) (C type) With navigation system PLAY MODE ICON TRACK LIST ICON PC CARD ICON OPEN BUTTON CD/XM BUTTON AUDIO BUTTON SCAN BUTTON SKIP ＋ BUTTON RANDOM FAST FORWARD BUTTON BUTTON SKIP − BUTTON REPEAT BUTTON REWIND BUTTON...
Page 131 Playing a PC Card (Vehicles with Navigation System) PC Card Push the AUDIO button to show the You cannot close the display until audio system screen. You can also the PC card is inserted all the way PC CARD SLOT operate the audio system without in or removed.
Page 132 Playing a PC Card (Vehicles with Navigation System) Play Mode PLAY MODE ICON FOLDER MODE MODE INDICATOR ARTIST MODE PLAY MODE ICON PLAY MODE ICON ALBUM MODE MODE INDICATOR MODE INDICATOR CONTINUED...
Page 133 Playing a PC Card (Vehicles with Navigation System) To Change Tracks To select a play mode Push the button to play the next track. Push the button once to replay the track in play; press it twice to replay the previous track. To move rapidly within a track, press and hold the or the...
Page 134 Playing a PC Card (Vehicles with Navigation System) Press the RPT button Press and hold the RDM button until REPEAT − Press and hold the SCAN button to continuously replay a track. You you hear a beep. Folder, artist, or until you hear a beep.
Page 135 Playing a PC Card (Vehicles with Navigation System) To Choose a Track SONG SEARCH ICON (Folder Mode) SONG SEARCH ICON (Artist Mode) TRACK LIST ICON SONG SEARCH ICON (Album Mode)
Page 136 Playing a PC Card (Vehicles with Navigation System) Search by Title by Keyword SONG SEARCH ICON TITLE BY KEYWORD ICON MORE ICON RETURN ICON ALBUM ICON ARTIST ICON LIST ICON Folder mode is shown You can also choose a track directly If you want to search for a particular If you choose Title by Keyword, from a track list.
Page 137 Playing a PC Card (Vehicles with Navigation System) Search by Artist Search by Album Then select a song. If you choose Artist, select an artist, If you choose Album, select an then select a song. album, then select a song.
Page 138 Playing a PC Card (Vehicles with Navigation System) Playing an MP3/WMA Card To Stop Playing a Card Removing a PC Card The player plays recorded MP3/ To take the system out of card mode, WMA cards in recorded order. press the AM/FM button or CD/XM EJECT BUTTON Maximum playable folder layers are button (if a disc is loaded or the XM...
Page 139 Disc Player Error Messages (Vehicles with Navigation System) The chart on the right explains the Indication Cause Solution error messages you may see in the display while playing a disc. Press the EJECT button, and pull out the disc. If you see an error message in the FOCUS Error Check if it is inserted correctly in the disc display while playing a disc, press...
Page 140 Radio Reception Radio Frequencies Radio Reception The radio can receive the complete How well the radio receives stations AM and FM bands. is dependent on many factors, such Those bands cover these frequen- as the distance from the station’s cies: transmitter, nearby large objects, and atmospheric conditions.
Page 141 Radio Reception Electrical interference from passing vehicles and stationary sources can cause temporary reception problems. As required by the FCC: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Radio signals, especially on the FM Radio reception can be affected by band, are deflected by large objects...
Page 142 Protecting Your Discs General Information Protecting Discs When using CD-R or CD-RW discs, When a disc is not being played, store it in its case to protect it from use only high quality discs labeled for audio use. dust and other contamination. To prevent warpage, keep discs out of When recording a CD-R or direct sunlight and extreme heat.
Page 143 Radio Theft Protection Your vehicle’s audio system will If you lose the card, you must obtain If you make a mistake entering the disable itself if it is disconnected the code number from a dealer. To code, do not start over; complete the from electrical power for any reason.
Page 144 Remote Audio Controls The MODE button changes the track. You will see the disc and track VOL BUTTON mode. Pressing the button numbers in the display. If you press repeatedly selects FM1, FM2, AM, a and hold the CH button ( ) or ( ) ＋...
Page 145 Security System The security system helps to protect With the system set, you can still your vehicle and valuables from theft. open the trunk with the master key The horn sounds and a combination or the remote transmitter without of headlights (low beam), parking triggering the alarm.
Page 146 Cruise Control Cruise control allows you to maintain Press and release the SET/ Using the Cruise Control a set speed above 25 mph (40 km/h) DECEL button on the steering RES/ACCEL without keeping your foot on the wheel. The CRUISE CONTROL CRUISE BUTTON BUTTON accelerator pedal.
Page 147 Cruise Control Changing the Set Speed You can decrease the set cruising Even with the cruise control turned You can increase the set cruising speed in any of these ways: on, you can still use the accelerator speed in any of these ways: pedal to speed up for passing.
Page 148 Cruise Control Canceling Cruise Control Resuming the Set Speed When you push the CANCEL button, or tap the brake or clutch pedal, the CRUISE BUTTON system will remember the previously set cruising speed. To return to that speed, accelerate to above 25 mph (40 km/h) then press and release the RES/ACCEL button.
Page 149: Before Driving
Before Driving Before you begin driving your Break-in Period ......vehicle, you should know what Fuel Recommendation ....gasoline to use and how to check the Service Station Procedures ..levels of important fluids. You also Refueling ........need to know how to properly store Opening and Closing the luggage or packages.
Page 150 Break-in Period, Fuel Recommendation Use of gasoline with these additives Break-in Period Fuel Recommendation Help assure your vehicle’s future Your vehicle is designed to operate may adversely affect performance, reliability and performance by paying on unleaded gasoline with a pump and cause the malfunction indicator extra attention to how you drive octane number of 87 or higher.
Page 151 Service Station Procedures Remove the fuel fill cap slowly. Refueling You may hear a hissing sound as pressure inside the tank escapes. Push Gasoline is highly flammable The fuel fill cap is attached to the and explosive. You can be burned or seriously injured fuel filler with a tether.
Page 152 Service Station Procedures Screw the fuel fill cap back on Opening and Closing the Hood until it clicks at least once. If you do not properly tighten the cap, LATCH the malfunction indicator lamp may come on (see page ). You HOOD will also see a ‘‘CHECK FUEL RELEASE...
Page 153 Service Station Procedures Oil Check SUPPORT ROD GRIP DIPSTICK UPPER MARK LOWER MARK CLIP To close the hood, lift it up slightly to Wait a few minutes after turning the Remove the dipstick again, and remove the support rod from the engine off before you check the oil.
Page 154 Service Station Procedures, Fuel Economy Engine Coolant Check Improving Fuel Economy Drive moderately. Rapid Always maintain your vehicle acceleration, abrupt cornering, RESERVE TANK according to the maintenance and hard braking use more fuel. messages displayed in the information display. See Owner’s You may find that your Civic Hybrid’s Maintenance Checks...
Page 155 Fuel Economy Try to maintain a constant speed. The air conditioning puts an extra You may notice that using the A/C Every time you slow down and load on the engine which makes it causes a greater drop in fuel economy than you are used to in speed up, your vehicle uses extra use more fuel.
Page 156 Be sure electronic accessories do Accessories or killed. not overload electrical circuits Your dealer has Honda accessories (see page ) or interfere with that allow you to personalize your the proper operation of your Follow all instructions in this vehicle.
Page 157 Some examples are: safety features can make the Lowering your vehicle with a systems ineffective. non-Honda suspension kit that significantly reduces ground If you plan to modify your vehicle, clearance can allow the consult your dealer.
Page 158 Carrying Cargo Your vehicle has several convenient DOOR POCKETS storage areas: Glove box CENTER POCKET Door pockets TRUNK Center pocket Console compartment Trunk However, carrying too much cargo, or improperly storing it, can affect your vehicle’s handling, stability, stopping distance, and tires, and make it unsafe.
Page 159 Carrying Cargo Steps for Determining Correct Load The resulting figure equals the Load Limits The maximum load for your vehicle Limit: available amount of cargo and is 850 lbs (385 kg) for U.S. models luggage load capacity. and 395 kg for Canadian models. Locate the statement, ‘‘the For example, if the maximum load This figure includes the total weight...
Page 160 Carrying Cargo Carrying Items in the Passenger Carrying Cargo in the Trunk Air Intake Compartment Distribute cargo evenly on the AIR INTAKE Store or secure all items that could floor of the trunk, placing the be thrown around and hurt heaviest items on the bottom and someone during a crash.
Page 161 Carrying Cargo Do not spill any liquids over the air intake or put any small foreign objects in it. This may damage the IMA battery and the power control unit.
Page 162: Driving
Driving This section gives you tips on Preparing to Drive ......starting the engine under various Starting the Engine ....... conditions, and how to operate the Automatic Transmission (CVT) . automatic transmissions (CVT). It Parking ........... also includes important information Braking System ......
Page 163 Preparing to Drive You should do the following checks Check that any items you may be Fasten your seat belt. Check that and adjustments before you drive carrying are stored properly or your passengers have fastened your vehicle. fastened down securely. their seat belts (see page Make sure all windows, mirrors, Check the seat adjustment (see...
Page 164 Starting the Engine Apply the parking brake. Starting in Cold Weather In cold weather, conventional starter In cold weather, turn off all is used instead of the IMA system The immobilizer system protects your electrical accessories to reduce starter. This is normal. vehicle f rom thef t.
Page 165 Shift Lever Position Indicators The ‘‘D’’ indicator comes on for a Transmission (CVT) few seconds when you turn the Honda’s Continuously Variable ignition switch to the ON (II) Transmission’s unique design position. If it flashes while driving (in provides a smooth, constant flow of any shift position), it indicates a power.
Page 166 Automatic Transmission (CVT) If you have done all of the above and Shifting To shift from: Do this: still cannot move the lever out of P to R Press the brake pedal and RELEASE BUTTON SHIFT LEVER press the release button. Park, see Shift Lock Release page...
Page 167 Automatic Transmission (CVT) Press the brake allow the engine to run at higher Reverse (R) − Engine Speed Limiter pedal and press the release button speeds when it is cold. When the vehicle reaches the on the front of the shift lever to shift maximum speed in any shift position, from Park to reverse.
Page 168 Automatic Transmission (CVT) Shift Lock Release RELEASE Do this if pushing on the brake pedal BUTTON and pressing the release button does not shift the transmission out of Park: Set the parking brake. Remove the key from the ignition switch. SHIFT LOCK COVER Put a cloth on the notch of the...
Page 169 Automatic Transmission (CVT) Auto Idle Stop The front window defroster is off. The Auto Idle Stop function may To maximize fuel economy, your activate when you slow down. Civic Hybrid has an Auto Idle Stop The Auto Idle Stop function activates function.
Page 170 Automatic Transmission (CVT) If you open the driver’s door when Auto Idle Stop Indicator Auto Stop is active, the indicator will blink and you will hear a continuous beep. The beep will stop when you close the door. With the driver’s door open, you will hear a continuous beep even if the Auto Idle Stop function is deactivated and the engine restarts.
Page 171 Parking Always use the parking brake when Parking Tips If the vehicle is facing downhill, you park your vehicle. Make sure Make sure the windows are closed. turn the front wheels toward the the parking brake is set firmly or curb.
Page 172 Braking System Your vehicle is equipped with front Check the brakes after driving Cooperative Control with Regenerative disc brakes. The brakes on the rear through deep water. Apply the Brake wheels are drum. A power assist brakes moderately to see if they feel This feature controls the braking helps reduce the effort needed on normal.
Page 173 Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) Braking System Design The anti-lock brake system (ABS) ABS activates. However, you may The hydraulic system that operates helps prevent the wheels from feel the ABS activate immediately if the brakes has two separate circuits. locking up, and helps you retain you are trying to stop on snow or ice.
Page 174 Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS), Towing a Trailer If the ABS indicator and the brake Important Safety Reminders Towing a Trailer system indicator come on together, ABS does not reduce the time or Your vehicle is not designed to tow a and the parking brake is fully trailer;...
Page 175: Maintenance
Maintenance This section explains why it is Maintenance Safety ...... important to keep your vehicle well Maintenance Minder ....maintained and how to follow basic Maintenance Record ....maintenance safety precautions. Fluid Locations ......Adding Engine Oil ......This section also includes Changing the Oil and Filter ..
Page 176 Maintenance Safety All service items not detailed in this Wear eye protection and Burns from hot parts. Let the section should be performed by a protective clothing when working engine and exhaust system cool certified technician or qualified with the battery or compressed air. down before touching any parts.
Page 177 Maintenance Minder Your vehicle displays engine oil life The remaining engine oil life is Engine Oil Life Display and maintenance service items on shown on the display according to SEL/RESET BUTTON this table: the information display to show you when you should have your dealer perform engine oil replacement and Calculated Engine Displayed...
Page 178 Maintenance Minder The maintenance item code or codes indicate the main and sub items MAINTENANCE ITEM CODE(S) required at the time of the oil change (see page ENGINE OIL MAINTENANCE LIFE DISPLAY MINDER INDICATOR If the remaining engine oil life is 15 When the remaining engine oil life is to 6 percent, you will see the engine 5 to 1 percent, you will see a...
Page 179 Maintenance Minder You can change the information display from the engine oil life display to the odometer, the trip meter, or the outside temperature every time you press and release the SEL/RESET button. When the engine oil life is 0 percent or negative mileage, the maintenance minder indicator remains on even if you change the...
Page 180 Maintenance Minder Maintenance Main Items and Sub Resetting the Engine Oil Life Items Display Your dealer will reset the display after completing the required MAINTENANCE MAIN ITEM maintenance service. You will see ‘‘OIL LIFE 100%’’ on the information display the next time you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position.
Page 181 5 seconds. The maintenance item code(s) will We recommend using Honda parts disappear, and the engine oil life and fluids whenever you have will reset to ‘‘100.’’ maintenance done. These are...
Page 182 Maintenance Minder U.S. Vehicles: Owner’s Maintenance Checks Lights Check the operation of − Maintenance, replacement, or You should check the following the headlights, parking lights, repair of emissions control items at the specified intervals. If taillights, high-mount brake light, devices and systems may be done you are unsure of how to perform turn signals, brake lights, and by any automotive repair...
Page 183 Maintenance Minder Symbol Maintenance Main Items Symbol Maintenance Sub Items Replace engine oil Rotate tires Replace engine oil and oil filter Replace air cleaner element Inspect front and rear brakes If you drive in dusty conditions, replace Check parking brake adjustment every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
Page 184 You or the servicing dealer can record all completed maintenance here. When maintenance is performed, record the mileage, circle the coded item(s) completed, and write in any other non-coded items (such as brake fluid replacement) below the codes. Keep the receipts for all work done on your vehicle. Maintenance can also be recorded in your Honda service history booklet. Mileage...
Page 185 Maintenance Record Mileage Maintenance Signature Mileage Maintenance Signature Performed Performed Date Date...
Page 186 Fluid Locations BRAKE FLUID ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK (Black cap) (Orange loop) ENGINE OIL AUTOMATIC FILL CAP TRANSMISSION (CVT) FLUID DIPSTICK (Yellow loop) WASHER FLUID ENGINE COOLANT (Blue cap) RESERVOIR RADIATOR CAP...
Page 187 0W-20 lubricant for your vehicle. It is engine use less fuel. It is available at could damage the engine. highly recommended that you use your dealer. A 5W-20 oil may be used Honda Motor Oil in your vehicle for if 0W-20 is not available.
Page 188 Adding Engine Oil, Changing the Oil and Filter Synthetic Oil Changing the Oil and Filter HOLDING CLIP You may use a synthetic motor oil if Always change the oil and filter it meets the same requirements according to the maintenance given for a conventional motor oil: it messages shown on the information displays the API certification seal,...
Page 189 Changing the Oil and Filter Put a new washer on the drain bolt, DRAIN BOLT OIL FILTER then reinstall the drain bolt. Tighten the drain bolt to: 29 lbf·ft (39 N·m , 4.0 kgf·m) Refill the engine with the recommended oil. Engine oil change capacity (including filter): WASHER...
Page 190 Changing the Oil and Filter, Engine Coolant Turn off the engine, let it sit for Adding Engine Coolant If Honda antifreeze/coolant is not several minutes, then check the oil available, you may use another level on the dipstick. If necessary,...
Page 191 Engine Coolant If the reserve tank is completely The coolant level should be up to empty, you should also check the the base of the filler neck. Add coolant level in the radiator. coolant if it is low. Pour the coolant slowly and carefully so you do not spill any.
Page 192 Windshield Washers Check the fluid level in the Check the fluid level by removing windshield washer reservoir at least the cap and looking at the level monthly during normal use. gauge. Do not use engine antif reeze or a vinegar/water solution in the On Canadian models: The low washer Fill the reservoir with a good-quality...
Page 193 Pour the fluid slowly and carefully so you do not spill any. Clean up any spill immediately; it could damage components in the engine compartment. Always use Honda CVT Fluid (Continuously Variable UPPER DIPSTICK MARK Transmission fluid).
Page 194 Check the brake fluid level in the should drain and refill it with reservoirs monthly. Honda CVT fluid, then drive the vehicle for a short distance. Do Replace the brake fluid every 3 years, this three times. Then drain and independent of mileage.
Page 195 Lights Headlight Aiming High Beam Headlight The headlights were properly aimed CLIP when your vehicle was new. If you regularly carry heavy items in the trunk, readjustment may be required. Adjustment should be done by your dealer or other qualified mechanic. Replacing a Headlight Bulb Your vehicle has halogen headlight bulbs.
Page 196 Lights Push the electrical connector back Low Beam Headlight onto the bulb. Make sure it is on all the way. HOLDING CLIP Install the new bulb, and turn it one-quarter turn clockwise to lock it in place. Turn on the headlights to test the new bulb.
Page 197 Lights Install the new bulb, and turn it Replacing the Front Side Marker/ one-quarter turn clockwise to lock Turn Signal Light Bulb it in place. SOCKET HOLDING CLIP BULB Push the electrical connector back onto the bulb. Make sure it is on all the way.
Page 198 Lights Remove the bulb from the socket Replacing Rear Bulbs by pushing the bulb in and turning (In Fenders) it counterclockwise until it unlocks. FASTENER BULB Install the new bulb in the socket. Turn it clockwise to lock it in place. Insert the socket back into the headlight assembly.
Page 199 Lights Replacing Rear Bulbs (in Trunk Lid) BULB BULBS SOCKETS SOCKETS BULB FASTENER Remove the socket by turning it Turn on the lights to make sure Open the trunk. one-quarter turn counterclockwise. the new bulb is working. Use the Phillips-head screwdriver to Pull the bulb straight out of its Reinstall the trunk lining.
Page 200 Lights, Roof Antenna Pull the bulb straight out of its Roof Antenna socket. Push the new bulb straight into the socket until it bottoms. BULB Insert the socket back into the light assembly. Turn it clockwise to lock it in place. Turn on the lights to make sure the new bulb is working.
Page 201 Cleaning the Seat Belts, Floor Mats If you use non-Honda floor mats, Seat Belts Floor Mats make sure they fit properly and that they can be used with the floor mat LOOP anchors. Do not put additional floor mats on top of the anchored mats.
Page 202 Dust and Pollen Filter, Wiper Blades Dust and Pollen Filter Wiper Blades This filter removes the dust and Check the condition of the wiper pollen that is brought in from the blades at least every 6 months. outside through the heating and Replace them if you find signs of cooling system/climate control cracking in the rubber, and areas...
Page 203 Wiper Blades BLADE ASSEMBLY COVER Remove the cover, by squeezing As shown above, cover the tip of a Disconnect the blade assembly the two tabs and pulling it straight flat-tipped screwdriver with a cloth from the wiper arm: out. and move the screwdriver in the Press and hold the lock tab.
Page 204 Wiper Blades Install the new blade onto the blade assembly: REINFORCEMENT STRIP Pull back either end of the blade assembly. Place the side of the blade not labeled ‘‘LOCK’’ on the end of the blade assembly, and slide the blade onto the assembly until it is fully installed.
Page 205 Wheels, Tires Wheels Tires Inflation Guidelines Clean the wheels as you would the To safely operate your vehicle, your Keeping the tires properly inflated provides the best combination of rest of the exterior. Wash them with tires must be the proper type and the same solution, and rinse them size, in good condition with adequate handling, tread life, and riding...
Page 206 Tires Use a gauge to measure the air If you check air pressures when the Recommended Tire Pressures pressure in each tire at least once a tires are hot [driven for several miles The following chart shows the month. Even tires that are in good (kilometers)], you will see readings 4 recommended cold tire pressures for condition may lose 1 to 2 psi (10 to...
Page 207 Improper wheel weights can damage A tire this worn gives very little your vehicle’s aluminum wheels. Use traction on wet roads. You should only Honda wheel weights f or replace the tire if you can see three balancing. or more tread wear indicators.
Page 208 Tires Tire Rotation Replacing Tires and Wheels speed and may cause the system to Replace your tires with radial tires of activate. the same size, load range, speed Front Front rating, and maximum cold tire If you ever replace a wheel, make pressure rating (as shown on the sure the new one matches the tire’s sidewall).
Page 209 Tires When installing cables, follow the Wheel and Tire Specifications Snow Tires Wheels: If you mount snow tires on your manufacturer’s instructions, and vehicle, make sure they are radial mount them as tight as you can. 15 x 6 J tires of the same size and load range Make sure they are not contacting Tires:...
Page 210 Checking the 12 Volt Battery Check the terminals for corrosion (a white or yellowish powder). To remove it, cover the terminals with a The battery gives off explosive solution of baking soda and water. It hydrogen gas during normal will bubble up and turn brown. When operation.
Page 211 Vehicle Storage If you need to park your vehicle for Block the rear wheels. Cover the vehicle with a an extended period (more than 1 ‘‘breathable’’ cover, one made month), there are several things you If the vehicle is to be stored for a from a porous material such as should do to prepare it for storage.
Page 212: Taking Care Of The Unexpected
Taking Care of the Unexpected This section covers the more Compact Spare Tire ...... common problems that motorists Changing a Flat Tire ....experience with their vehicles. It If the Engine Won’t Start ..... gives you information about how to Jump Starting ........
Page 213 Compact Spare Tire Use the compact spare tire as a Follow these precautions: INDICATOR LOCATION MARK temporary replacement only. Get your regular tire repaired or replaced, Never exceed 50 mph (80 km/h). and put it back on your vehicle as soon as you can.
Page 214 Changing a Flat Tire If you have a flat tire while driving, JACK TOOL CASE stop in a safe place to change it. Drive slowly along the shoulder until The vehicle can easily roll off you get to an exit or an area to stop the jack, seriously injuring that is far away from the traffic lanes.
Page 215 Changing a Flat Tire JACKING POINTS WHEEL NUT WRENCH Remove the center cap from the Loosen each wheel nut 1/2 turn Place the jack under the jacking wheel with the extension. with the wheel nut wrench. point nearest the tire you need to change.
Page 216 Changing a Flat Tire Put on the spare tire. Put the wheel nuts back on finger-tight, then tighten them in a crisscross pattern with the wheel nut wrench until the wheel is firmly against the hub. Do not try to tighten the wheel nuts fully.
Page 217 Changing a Flat Tire Store the jack in the tool case. WING BOLT SPACER CONE Loose items can fly around the interior in a crash and could seriously injure the occupants. Store the wheel, jack, and tools securely before driving. For normal For spare tire...
Page 218 If the Engine Won’t Start Diagnosing why the engine won’t Turn the ignition switch to the Nothing Happens or the Starter start falls into two areas, depending START (III) position. If the Motor Operates Very Slowly on what you hear when you turn the When you turn the ignition switch to headlights do not dim, check the ignition switch to the START (III)
Page 219 If the Engine Won’t Start The Starter Operates Normally Do you have fuel? Check the fuel If you find nothing wrong, you will In this case, the starter motor’s gauge; the low fuel indicator may need a qualified technician to find speed sounds normal, or even faster not be working.
Page 220 Jump Starting Although this seems like a simple To jump start your vehicle: procedure, you should take several precautions. Open the hood, and check the physical condition of the 12 volt battery. A battery can explode if you do not follow the correct procedure, seriously injuring anyone If a battery sits in extreme cold, the nearby.
Page 221 Jump Starting Start the vehicle. If the starter If your vehicle’s 12 volt battery is motor still operates slowly, check disconnected or goes dead, the IMA that the jumper cables have good battery level gauge reading will not metal-to-metal contact. be correct the next time you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) Once your vehicle is running,...
Page 222 If the Engine Overheats The reading on the vehicle’s If you see steam and/or spray temperature gauge should stay in coming from under the hood, turn the midrange. If it climbs to the red off the engine. Wait until you see Driving with the temperature gauge mark, you should determine the no more signs of steam or spray,...
Page 223 If the Engine Overheats Look for any obvious coolant leaks, Start the engine, and set the such as a split radiator hose. interior temperature to maximum. Everything is still extremely hot, Add coolant to the radiator up to Removing the radiator cap so use caution.
Page 224 Low Oil Pressure Indicator This indicator should never Safely pull off the road, and shut The engine running generates the oil come on when the engine is off the engine. Turn on the hazard pressure. When the Auto Idle Stop is running.
Page 225 Charging System Indicator If the charging system If the Auto Idle Stop is active for an indicator comes on brightly extended period, the charging when the engine is running, system indicator may come on. If it the 12 volt battery is not being happens, start the engine.
Page 226 Malfunction Indicator Lamp If the indicator comes on If the indicator comes on repeatedly, If the battery in your vehicle has while driving, it means one even though it may turn off as you been disconnected or gone dead, of the engine’s emissions continue driving, have your vehicle these codes are erased.
Page 227 Brake System Indicator U.S. Canada The brake system However, if the brake pedal does not If the ABS indicator comes on with indicator normally feel normal, you should take the brake system indicator, have comes on when immediate action. A problem in one your vehicle inspected by your you turn the ignition switch to the part of the system’s dual circuit...
Page 228 Fuses INTERIOR UNDER-HOOD (PRIMARY) UNDER-HOOD (SECONDARY) FUSE LABEL The vehicle’s fuses are contained in The primary and secondary under- three fuse boxes. hood fuse boxes are in the engine compartment on the driver’s side. The interior fuse box is underneath the steering column.
Page 229 Fuses Checking and Replacing Fuses FUSE BLOWN If something electrical in your BLOWN vehicle stops working, the first thing you should check for is a blown fuse. Determine from the chart on pages , or the diagram on the fuse box lid, which fuse or fuses control that device.
Page 230 Fuses If you cannot drive the vehicle BLOWN without fixing the problem, and you do not have a spare fuse, take a fuse of the same rating or a lower rating from one of the other circuits. Make sure you can do without that circuit temporarily (such as the accessory power socket or radio).
Page 231 Fuses If the replacement fuse of the When the audio system is disabled, same rating blows in a short time, the clock setting in the audio system there is probably a serious will be canceled. You will need to Replacing a f use with one that has a electrical problem with your reset the clock according to the higher rating greatly increases the...
Page 232 Fuse Locations UNDER-HOOD PRIMARY FUSE BOX UNDER-HOOD SECONDARY FUSE BOX No. Amps. Circuits Protected 50 A Headlight Main 40 A Power Window Main 40 A Booster Motor 20 A Sub Fan Motor 20 A Main Fan Motor Rear Defogger 30 A 40 A Blower 10 A...
Page 233 Fuse Locations INTERIOR FUSE BOX Amps. Circuits Protected 10 A Left Headlight Low Beam 20 A Headlight High Main 15 A Small (Main) Not Used − 20 A Headlight Low Main (7.5 A) (HAC) (7.5 A) Not Used − 20 A Door Lock Driver’s Power Window 20 A...
Page 234 Emergency Towing If your vehicle needs to be towed, If, due to damage, your vehicle must call a professional towing service or be towed with the front wheels on organization. Never tow your vehicle the ground, do this: Improper towing preparation will with just a rope or chain.
Page 235 Emergency Towing Trying to lif t or tow your vehicle by the The steering system can be damaged if bumpers will cause serious damage. the steering wheel is locked. Leave the The bumpers are not designed to ignition switch in the ACCESSORY (I) support the vehicle’s weight.
Page 236: Technical Information
Technical Information The diagrams in this section give Identification Numbers ....Emissions Controls ....... you the dimensions and capacities of Specifications ........ The Clean Air Act ..... your vehicle and the locations of the DOT Tire Quality Grading Crankcase Emissions Control identification numbers.
Page 237 Identification Numbers Your vehicle has several identifying numbers in various places. COVER The vehicle identification number (VIN) is the 17-digit number your dealer uses to register your vehicle VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER for warranty purposes. It is also necessary for licensing and insuring your vehicle.
Page 238 Identification Numbers The engine number is stamped into the engine block. ENGINE NUMBER The transmission number is on a label on top of the transmission. The IMA Motor Number is stamped on the motor housing. IMA MOTOR NUMBER TRANSMISSION NUMBER...
Page 239 Specifications Dimensions Capacities Length 176.7 in (4,489 mm) Fuel tank Approx. Width 69.0 in (1,752 mm) 13.2 US gal (50 ) ＊ Height 56.3 in (1,430 mm) Engine Change 1.255 US gal (4.75 ) Wheelbase 106.3 in (2,700 mm) coolant Total 1.59 US gal (6.0 ) ＊...
Page 240 Specifications Air Conditioning Fuses Refrigerant type HFC-134a (R-134a) Interior See page or the fuse label Charge quantity 16 18 oz (450 500 g) − − attached to the inside of the fuse Lubricant oil type SE-10Y box door under the steering column.
Page 241 DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles) The tires on your vehicle meet all Treadwear Traction AA, A, B, C − U.S. Federal Safety Requirements. The treadwear grade is a compara- The traction grades, from highest to All tires are also graded for tive rating based on the wear rate of lowest, are AA, A, B, and C.
Page 242 DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles) Warning: The temperature grade for Temperature − A, B, C The temperature grades are A (the this tire is established for a tire that highest), B, and C, representing the is properly inflated and not tire’s resistance to the generation of overloaded.
Page 243 Tire Labeling The tires that came on your vehicle Rim diameter in inches. FW6X Tire type code. − − have a number of markings. Those you should be aware of are described − Load index (a numerical code 2202 − Date of manufacture.
Page 244 Under certain conditions of canister while the engine is off. After ＊ sunlight and climate, NOx and HC In Canada, Honda vehicles comply the engine is started and warmed up, react to form photochemical ‘‘smog.’’ with the Canadian emission...
Page 245 System remain low, you should use only new combustion and minimize the The exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) Honda replacement parts or their amount of HC, CO, and NOx that equivalent for repairs. Using lower system takes some of the exhaust come out the tailpipe.
Page 246 Keep the engine well maintained. on HC, CO, and NOx. A replacement unit must be an original Honda part Have your vehicle diagnosed and or its equivalent. repaired if it is misfiring, back-...
Page 247 State Emissions Testing Make sure the vehicle has been (Vehicle speed may vary slightly; Testing of Readiness Codes If you take your vehicle for a state parked with the engine off for 6 this is okay.) If you cannot do this emissions test shortly after the hours or more.
Page 248 Warranty and Customer Relations Customer Service Information ..Warranty Coverages ....Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Vehicles) ......Authorized Manuals .....
Page 249 P.O. Box 190816 U.S. Owners: A detailed description of the San Juan, PR 00919-0816 problem American Honda Motor Co., Inc. Honda Automobile Customer Service Tel: (787) 620-7546 Name of the dealer who sold the Mail Stop 500-2N-7A vehicle to you...
Page 250 Please read the Warranty and Emissions Accessory Limited Warranty − − these two Honda accessories are covered 2007 Honda warranty information Performance Warranty warranties cover your vehicle’s under this warranty. Time and booklet that came with your vehicle emissions control systems.
Page 251 Administration (NHTSA) in addition However, NHTSA cannot become Administrator, NHTSA, 400 Seventh involved in individual problems to notifying American Honda Motor Street, SW., Washington, DC 20590. between you, your dealer, or Co., Inc. You can also obtain other American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Page 252: Authorized Manuals (U.s. Only)
Purchasing Factory Authorized Manuals (U.S. only) Valid only for sales within the United States. Canadian owners should contact their authorized Honda dealer. The publications shown below can be purchased from Helm Incorporated. You can order in any of three ways:...
Page 253 Authorized Manuals Service Manual: NOTE: Dealers and Companies please provide dealer or company name, and also the name of the person to whose attention the shipment should This manual covers maintenance and recommended be sent. For purchases outside U.S.A. please write to the address shown procedures for repair to engine and chassis components.
Page 254: Index
Index Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) Indicator ....... . 59, Accessories ........Operation ........Battery ACCESSORY (Ignition Key Anti-theft, Audio System ....Charging System Position) ........Anti-theft Steering Column Indicator ......62, Accessory Power Socket ....Lock ..........Jump Starting ......Additives, Engine Oil ....
Page 255 Index Bulb Replacement When to ........Back-up Lights ......Charging System Indicator . 62, Brake Lights ..... . 200, Check Fuel Cap Indicator ....DANGER, Explanation of ....Front Side Marker Lights ..Checklist, Before Driving .... Dashboard ........3, Front Turn Signal Light ...
Page 256 Index Windshield Washer ....DOT Tire Quality Grading ..Engine Speed Limiter ....Driver and Passenger Safety ... Malfunction Indicator FM Stereo Radio Reception ........Driving ........... Lamp ........ . 62, Economy ........Oil Pressure Indicator ..62, Four-way Flashers ......
Page 257 Index Gauges Engine Coolant Temperature . Fuel ..........Identification Number, Vehicle . Jacking up the Vehicle ....Gearshift Lever Positions Ignition Jack, Tire ........Automatic Transmission ..Keys ..........Jump Starting ........ Glove Box ........Switch ........... Timing Control System ....
Page 258 Index Locks Anti-theft Steering Column ..Fuel Fill Door ......Neutral Gear Position ....Panel Brightness Control ....Power Door ......... New Vehicle Break-in ....Park Gear Position ......Trunk ........... NOTICE, Explanation of ....Parking ........... Low Coolant Level ......
Page 259 Index Protecting Larger Children ... Reserve Tank, Engine Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Coolant ....... . 153, Belt ........14, Restraint, Child ....... Seats, Adjusting the ......Reverse Gear Position ....Security System ......Radiator Overheating ....Rotation, Tire ........ Serial Number .......
Page 260 Index Spotlights ......... Stereo Sound System ....Three Way Catalytic Converter . SRS, Additional Information ..Storing Your Vehicle ....Time, Setting the ......Additional Safety Precautions . Supplemental Restraint Tire Chains ........Airbag Service ......System ........9, Tire, How to Change a Flat ..
Page 261 Index Transmission Vehicle Identification Number ..Defroster ........Checking Fluid Level, Vehicle Storage ......Washers ........Automatic ......Ventilation ........Wipers, Windshield Fluid Selection ....195, ..........Changing Blades ....... Identification Number ....Viscosity, Oil ........Operation ........Shifting the Automatic .....
Page 262: Service Information Summary
Gasoline: Automatic Transmission Fluid Brake Fluid: Unleaded gasoline, pump octane (CVT): Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid number of 87 or higher. Use Honda CVT Fluid DOT 3 preferred, or a DOT 3 or (Continuously Variable DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary...

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