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To help you make informed
decisions about safety, we have
provided operating procedures and
other information on labels and in
this manual. This information alerts
you to potential hazards that could
hurt you or others.

You will find this important safety information in a variety of forms,
including:

preceded by a safety alert symbol

and one of

three signal words:

,

, or

.

These signal words mean:

such as Important Safety Reminders or Important

Safety Precautions.

such as Driver and Passenger Safety.

This entire book is filled with important safety information

please read it

carefully.

Your safety, and the safety of others,
is very important. And operating this
vehicle safely is an important
responsibility.

Of course, it is not practical or
possible to warn you about all the
hazards associated with operating or
maintaining your vehicle. You must
use your own good judgement.

on the vehicle.

how to use this vehicle correctly and safely.

Saf ety Messages

Saf ety Headings

Saf ety Section

Saf ety Labels

Instructions

A Few Words About Safety

DANGER WARNING

CAUTION

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You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY
HURT if you don’t follow instructions.

You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY
HURT if you don’t follow instructions.

You CAN be HURT if you don’t follow
instructions.

Summary of Contents for 2010 Civic Hybrid

Page 1: ...nd may be formatted for printing instead of web use This is due to changes in content and specifications of the vehicle that happen throughout the model year This manual will be replaced with a hyperl...

Page 2: ...reserves the right however to discontinue or change specifications or design at any time without notice and without incurring any obligation whatsoever Owner s Identification POUR CLIENTS CANADIEN AVI...

Page 3: ...given in this manual helps to keep your driving trouble free while it preserves your investment When your vehicle needs maintenance keep in mind that your dealer s staff is specially trained in servic...

Page 4: ...le is equipped with service related devices that record information about powertrain performance The data can be used to verify emissions law requirements and or help technicians diagnose and solve se...

Page 5: ...with important safety information please read it carefully Your safety and the safety of others is very important And operating this vehicle safely is an important responsibility Of course it is not p...

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Page 7: ...vehicle storage flat tire jump starting overheating and fuses vehicle specifications tires and emissions controls warranty and contact information how to order Contents Driver and Passenger Safety 5 I...

Page 8: ...need to take your vehicle to the dealer for maintenance service There is also a list of things to check and instructions on how to check them ID numbers dimensions capacities and technical information...

Page 9: ...SWITCHES FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE HANDLE TRUNK RELEASE HANDLE Vehicle with navigation system is shown AUXILIARY INPUT JACK USB ADAPTER CABLE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION CVT ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET DOOR LOCK...

Page 10: ...TON REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER Vehicle with navigation system is shown DISPLAY CHANGE BUTTON SEL RESET BUTTON HORN CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS HEADLIGHTS TURN SIGNAL WINDSHIELD WIPERS WASHERS REMOTE AUDIO CONTRO...

Page 11: ...tem Components 22 How Your Front Airbags Work 25 How Your Side Airbags Work 29 How Your Side Curtain Airbags Work 30 How the SRS Indicator Works 31 How the Side Airbag Off Indicator Works 31 How the P...

Page 12: ...ditional drink So don t drink and drive and don t let your friends drink and drive either A seat belt is your best protection in all types of collisions Airbags are designed to supplement seat belts n...

Page 13: ...speed the greater the risk but serious injuries can also occur at lower speeds Never drive faster than is safe for current conditions regardless of the maximum speed posted Having a tire blowout or a...

Page 14: ...umn and tensioners that tighten the front seat belts in a crash However you and your passengers can t take full advantage of these features unless you remain sitting in the correct position and In fac...

Page 15: ...inflating airbag and allows you to get the best advantage from the airbag Of course seat belts cannot completely protect you in every crash But in most cases seat belts can reduce your risk of serious...

Page 16: ...s to help protect the upper torso of the driver or a front seat passenger during a moderate to severe side impact see page for more information on how your side airbags work In addition your vehicle h...

Page 17: ...as possible while allowing full control of the vehicle A front passenger should move their seat as far back from the dashboard as possible The rest of this section gives more detailed information abou...

Page 18: ...r s seat as far to the rear as possible while allowing you to maintain full control of the vehicle Have a front passenger adjust their seat as far to the rear as possible Locking the doors reduces the...

Page 19: ...inches 25 cm between the center of the steering wheel and the chest In addition to adjusting the seat you can adjust the steering wheel up and down and in and out see page If you cannot get far enoug...

Page 20: ...s properly as well Taller persons should adjust their restraint as high as possible Properly adjusted head restraints will help protect occupants from whiplash and other crash injuries See page for ho...

Page 21: ...s in a crash If necessary pull up on the belt again to remove any slack then check that the belt rests across the center of your chest and over your shoulder This spreads the forces of a crash over th...

Page 22: ...itting improperly can increase the chance of injury during a crash For example if an occupant slouches lies down turns sideways sits forward leans forward or sideways or puts one or both feet up the c...

Page 23: ...e risk of injuries to both you and your unborn child that can be caused by a crash or an inflating front airbag Each time you have a checkup ask your doctor if it s okay for you to drive In addition a...

Page 24: ...ropelled inside the vehicle and hurt someone if the airbags inflate If a side airbag or a side curtain airbag inflates a cup holder or other hard object attached on or near the door could be propelled...

Page 25: ...tors the front seat belts If you turn the ignition switch to the ON II position before your seat belt is fastened the beeper will sound and the indicator will flash If your seat belt is not fastened b...

Page 26: ...ergency locking retractor In normal driving the retractor lets you move freely in your seat while it keeps some tension on the belt During a collision or sudden stop the retractor automatically locks...

Page 27: ...crash may not provide the same level of protection in a subsequent crash Honda provides a limited warranty on seat belts See your booklet for details If a side curtain airbag deploys during a side imp...

Page 28: ...it 13 Seat Belt Buckle Tensioners 14 Rear Safing Sensor 1 Driver s Front Airbag 2 Passenger s Front Airbag 3 Control Unit 4 Front Seat Belt Tensioners 5 Side Airbags 6 Driver s Seat Position Sensor 7...

Page 29: ...enger The airbags are stored in the outer edges of the seat backs Both are marked SIDE AIRBAG see page Two side curtain airbags one for each side of the vehicle The airbags are stored in the ceiling a...

Page 30: ...the weight of an infant or small child the passenger s front airbag will be turned off see page An indicator on the instrument panel that alerts you to a possible problem with your airbags sensors or...

Page 31: ...appen if the severity of a collision is at the margin or threshold that determines whether or not the airbags will deploy In such cases the seat belt will provide sufficient protection and the supplem...

Page 32: ...tion stages that can be ignited sequentially or simultaneously depending on crash severity In a crash both stages will ignite simultaneously to provide the quickest and greatest protection In a crash...

Page 33: ...tomatically turn the passenger s front airbag off Be aware that objects placed on the passenger s seat can also cause the airbag to be turned off Your front airbags are also advanced airbags The main...

Page 34: ...n this situation will not come on To ensure that the passenger s advanced front airbag system will work properly This includes A rear passenger pushing or pulling on the back of the front passenger s...

Page 35: ...ront if the position sensors detect a child has leaned into the side airbag s deployment path the airbag will shut off The side airbag may also shut off if a short adult leans sideways or a larger adu...

Page 36: ...f system from working properly If the impact is on the passenger s side the passenger s side curtain airbag will inflate even if there are no occupants on that side of the vehicle To get the best prot...

Page 37: ...potential problem with your airbags or seat belt tensioners This indicator alerts you that the passenger s side airbag has been automatically shut off It does mean there is a problem with your side a...

Page 38: ...ag cutoff threshold If an adult or teenage passenger is riding in front move the seat as far to the rear as possible and have the passenger sit upright and wear the seat belt properly If the indicator...

Page 39: ...re operating properly Together airbags and seat belts provide the best protection Tampering could cause the airbags to deploy possibly causing very serious injury This could make the driver s seat pos...

Page 40: ...or killed in vehicle crashes because they are either unrestrained or not properly restrained In fact vehicle accidents are the number one cause of the death of children age 12 and under 39 47 51 48 pr...

Page 41: ...child The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Transport Canada recommend that all children aged 12 and under be properly restrained in a back seat Some states have laws restricting wher...

Page 42: ...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 Canadian Models U S Mo...

Page 43: ...must ride in front Place the largest child in the front seat provided the child is large enough to wear the lap shoulder belt properly see page Move the vehicle seat as far to the rear as possible see...

Page 44: ...in a vehicle on a hot day can die from heatstroke A child left alone with the key in the ignition switch can accidentally set the vehicle in motion possibly injuring themselves or others If a child w...

Page 45: ...t airbag inflates it can hit the back of the child seat with enough force to kill or seriously injure an infant An infant must be properly restrained in a rear facing reclining child seat until the ch...

Page 46: ...le seat is too far forward or the child s head is thrown forward during a collision an inflating airbag can strike the child with enough force to cause very serious or fatal injuries We strongly recom...

Page 47: ...hat automatically turn the passenger s front airbag off see page a back seat is the safest place for a small child When buying a child seat you need to choose either a conventional child seat or one d...

Page 48: ...seating position or use a different style of child seat that can be firmly secured Make sure the child is properly strapped in the child seat according to the child seat maker s instructions A child w...

Page 49: ...seat and the anchors Move the seat belt buckle or tongue away from the lower anchors Your vehicle is equipped with LATCH Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren at the outer rear seats The lower ancho...

Page 50: ...estraint and over the seat back making sure the strap is not twisted Push and pull the child seat forward and from side to side to verify that it is secure Attach the tether strap hook to the tether a...

Page 51: ...actor slowly pull the shoulder part of the belt all the way out until it stops then let the belt feed back into the retractor After the belt has retracted tug on it If the belt is locked you will not...

Page 52: ...en repeat these steps To remove slack it may help to put weight on the child seat or push on the back of the seat while pulling up on the belt To deactivate the lockable retractor and remove a child s...

Page 53: ...strap hook to the anchor making sure the strap is not twisted Tighten the strap according to the seat maker s instructions If the tether strap is too long and cannot be tightened firmly find a route...

Page 54: ...precautions for a child who must sit in front When a child reaches the recommended weight or height limit for a forward facing child seat the child should sit in a back seat on a booster seat and wear...

Page 55: ...in a back seat and use a booster seat until the lap shoulder belt fits them properly without the booster Some states Canadian provinces and territories also require children to use a booster seat unti...

Page 56: ...ck seat If the passenger s front airbag inflates in a moderate to severe frontal collision the airbag can cause serious injuries to a child who is unrestrained improperly restrained sitting too close...

Page 57: ...wner s manual and make sure you understand all seat belt instructions and all safety information Move the vehicle seat to the rear most position Have the child sit up straight back against the seat an...

Page 58: ...as follows The vehicle is raised for an oil change Have the exhaust system inspected for leaks whenever You notice a change in the sound of the exhaust Select the fresh air mode Select the mode Set t...

Page 59: ...h Read these labels carefully If a label comes off or becomes hard to read except for the U S dashboard label which may be removed by the owner contact your dealer for a replacement CONTINUED U S mode...

Page 60: ...U S models U S models Canadian models Canadian models Safety Labels 54 HOOD DOORJAMBS...

Page 61: ...he Steering Wheel 72 Windshield Wipers and Washers 73 Turn Signals and Headlights 74 Daytime Running Lights 75 Instrument Panel Brightness 75 Hazard Warning Button 76 Rear Window Defogger 76 Steering...

Page 62: ...ASTER SWITCH P 58 TRUNK RELEASE HANDLE AUXILIARY INPUT JACK Vehicle with navigation system is shown HORN AUDIO SYSTEM ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION CVT ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET CLIMATE C...

Page 63: ...FUEL INDICATOR P 61 P 62 P 63 P 63 P 59 ANTI LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM ABS INDICATOR P 60 MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP SIDE AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR LOW TIRE PRESSURE INDICATOR BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR AMBER ELECTRIC...

Page 64: ...ke A beeper sounds if you drive with the parking brake not fully released Driving with the parking brake not fully released can damage the brakes and tires If you turn the ignition switch to the ON II...

Page 65: ...lane change or turn If an indicator does not blink or blinks rapidly it usually means one of the turn signal bulbs is burned out see pages and Replace the bulb as soon as possible since other drivers...

Page 66: ...e ignition switch This indicator comes on if the trunk lid is not closed tightly This indicator comes on if any door is not closed tightly This indicator normally comes on for a few seconds when you t...

Page 67: ...this indicator come on see page This indicator normally comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON II position If this indicator comes on and stays on at any other time or...

Page 68: ...it comes on at any other time it indicates a problem in the integrated motor assist IMA system With the IMA indicator on the vehicle may not accelerate as it normally does Have the vehicle checked by...

Page 69: ...off the engine Reset the system by restarting the engine The indicator will not turn off immediately If it does not go off after driving a short distance or comes back on again while driving take the...

Page 70: ...ill not have VSA traction and stability enhancement This indicator has three functions This indicator normally comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON II position For mo...

Page 71: ...in Canadian models It is illegal under U S federal law and Canadian provincial territorial regulations to disconnect reset or alter the odometer with the intent to change the number of miles or kilom...

Page 72: ...nstant fuel economy to the temperature gauge or from the temperature gauge to the instant fuel economy Press and hold the display change button until you hear a beep Each time you press the button the...

Page 73: ...meter or if the vehicle s battery goes dead or is disconnected This meter shows the number of miles or kilometers driven since you last reset it There are two trip meters TRIP A and TRIP B Switch betw...

Page 74: ...SEL RESET button You should see the new outside temperature displayed This indicator displays the outside temperature in Fahrenheit U S models or Celsius Canadian models To see the outside temperatur...

Page 75: ...icks at least once The message should go off after several days of normal driving once you tighten or replace the fuel fill cap To scroll to another display press the SEL RESET button The CHECK FUEL C...

Page 76: ...nditions that require IMA motor assistance for a long time such as prolonged acceleration or climbing a long hill The IMA motor will recharge the battery as you continue driving The IMA battery is cha...

Page 77: ...ry 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 Therefore if the motor assist is...

Page 78: ...ELEASE HANDLE HORN Vehicle with navigation system is shown CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS WINDSHIELD WIPERS WASHERS P 75 P 65 VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST VSA SYSTEM OFF SWITCH P 210 P 74 P 73 P 76 HEATED MIRRORS...

Page 79: ...ver toward you and hold it The washers spray until you release the lever The wipers run at low speed then complete one more sweep after you release the lever Vary the delay by turning the adjustment r...

Page 80: ...lights on indicator comes on as a reminder This indicator stays on if you leave the light switch on and turn the ignition switch to the ACCESSORY I or the LOCK 0 position Turning the switch to the po...

Page 81: ...level You will hear a tone when you reach the maximum or minimum brightness The display returns to the odometer 5 seconds after you stop adjusting the brightness To reduce glare at night the instrume...

Page 82: ...on to show the defogger is on If you do not turn it off the defogger will shut itself off after about 15 minutes It also shuts off when you turn off the ignition switch You have to turn the defogger o...

Page 83: ...stment before you start driving Move the steering wheel up or down and in or out so it points toward your chest not toward your face Make sure you can see the instrument panel gauges and indicators 1...

Page 84: ...mmobilizer system They will not work to start the engine if the circuits are damaged The master key fits all the locks on your vehicle The valet key works only in the ignition and the door locks You c...

Page 85: ...tch when you insert the key The immobilizer system protects your vehicle from theft If an improperly coded key or other device is used the engine s fuel system is disabled As required by the FCC This...

Page 86: ...you must push the key in slightly If the front wheels are turned the anti theft lock may make it difficult to turn the key Firmly turn the steering wheel to the left or right as you turn the key You...

Page 87: ...oor Each front door has a master door lock switch Either switch locks and unlocks all doors Push the top of the switch to lock all doors push the bottom to unlock them The lock tab on each door locks...

Page 88: ...ings for each of these features You can turn off or change the settings for these features as described on the following pages The auto door locking feature has three possible settings The auto door l...

Page 89: ...the ignition switch to the LOCK 0 position Make sure the shift lever is in the Park P position Turn the ignition switch to the ON II position and open the driver s door Make sure the shift lever is i...

Page 90: ...econds Release the switch and within 5 seconds turn the ignition switch to the LOCK 0 position Push and hold the front of the master door lock switch on the driver s door You will hear a click Keep ho...

Page 91: ...seconds turn the ignition switch to the LOCK 0 position Make sure the shift lever is in the Park P position Turn the ignition switch to the ON II position and open the driver s door All doors unlock...

Page 92: ...lease the switch and within 5 seconds turn the ignition switch to the LOCK 0 position Turn the ignition switch to the ON II position and make sure to close the driver s door Make sure the shift lever...

Page 93: ...tion switch to the LOCK 0 position Push and hold the brake pedal then move the shift lever out of the Park P position Even if your vehicle s battery is removed or goes dead the system keeps the auto d...

Page 94: ...er person the valet key As a safety feature your vehicle has a release lever on the trunk latch so the trunk can be opened from the inside To open the trunk push the release lever to the left Press an...

Page 95: ...ock the doors with the remote transmitter but do not open any of the doors within 30 seconds the doors automatically relock and the security system will also set Press this button for about 1 second t...

Page 96: ...s middle seam with your fingernail Inside the transmitter separate the inner cover from the keypad by releasing the two tabs on the cover Battery type CR1616 If it takes several pushes on the button t...

Page 97: ...n and warnings about how to properly position seats and seat backs As required by the FCC This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This...

Page 98: ...se the seat repeatedly pull up the lever on the outside of the seat cushion To lower the seat push the lever down repeatedly Your vehicle is equipped with head restraints in all seating positions to h...

Page 99: ...t it while driving To raise it pull upward To lower the restraint push the release button sideways and push the restraint down They are most effective when you adjust them so the center of the back of...

Page 100: ...far as it will go Push the release button then pull the restraint out of the seat back When reinstalling a head restraint put the legs back in place Then adjust it to the appropriate height while pres...

Page 101: ...nd fingers are away from the armrest before moving it For a head restraint system to work properly Do not hang any items on the head restraints or from the restraint legs Do not place any object betwe...

Page 102: ...starting Use the HI setting only to heat the seats quickly because it draws large amounts of current from the battery Push the front of the switch HI to rapidly heat up the seat After the seat reaches...

Page 103: ...is OFF the passenger windows cannot be raised or lowered Keep the MAIN switch off when you have children in the vehicle so they do not injure themselves by operating the windows unintentionally Turn...

Page 104: ...ove the selector switch to L driver s side or R passenger s side Keep the inside and outside mirrors clean and adjusted for best visibility Be sure to adjust the mirrors before you start driving The i...

Page 105: ...and off To apply the parking brake pull the lever up fully 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...

Page 106: ...Interior Convenience Items 100 COIN BOX CENTER POCKET GLOVE BOX VANITY MIRROR ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET CONSOLE COMPARTMENT COAT HOOK ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET If equipped USB ADAPTER CABLE BEVERAGE HOLDERS...

Page 107: ...ghter element To use an accessory power socket the ignition switch must be in the ACCESSORY I or ON II position Another accessory power socket is in the center console compartment When more than one s...

Page 108: ...tivated center position the light comes on when you If you leave either door open without the key is in the ignition switch the ceiling light will go off after 3 minutes After all doors are closed tig...

Page 109: ...XM Radio 116 Playing a Disc 121 Disc Player Error Messages 128 Optional Disc Changer Error Messages 129 Playing an iPod 130 iPod Error Messages 138 Playing a USB Flash Memory Device 139 USB Flash Memo...

Page 110: ...ntrol 104 REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER BUTTON FAN CONTROL DIAL TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAL AUTO BUTTON MODE CONTROL BUTTON AIR CONDITIONING BUTTON FRESH AIR BUTTON RECIRCULATION BUTTON WINDSHIELD DEFROST BUTTON...

Page 111: ...t full cooling or heating only It does not regulate the interior temperature In cold weather the fan will not come on automatically until the heater starts to develop warm air In AUTO mode the air con...

Page 112: ...mode The outside air intakes for the heating and cooling system are at the base of the windshield Keep this area clear of leaves and other debris When the fresh air indicator is on air is brought in f...

Page 113: ...warm you can cool it down more rapidly by partially opening the windows turning on the A C and setting the fan to maximum speed in fresh air mode Air conditioning as it cools removes moisture from th...

Page 114: ...A C indicator will not come on if it was previously off Select Set the fan and temperature controls to maximum level Set the fan to the desired speed or high for faster defrosting Select When you sele...

Page 115: ...gulate the interior temperature and humidity the climate control system has two sensors A sunlight sensor is located in the top of the dashboard and a temperature humidity sensor is next to the steeri...

Page 116: ...in your vehicle For vehicles without navigation system see pages through For vehicles with navigation system see pages through If your vehicle has a different audio system refer to its manual for oper...

Page 117: ...Audio System Features 111 U S model with navigation system...

Page 118: ...Audio System Models without navigation system 112 TUNE SOUND KNOB PWR VOL KNOB PRESET BUTTONS SEEK BUTTON AUTO SELECT BUTTON SCAN BUTTON AM FM BUTTON...

Page 119: ...tion Select the desired band AM or FM FM1 and FM2 let you store six stations each You can use any of five methods to find radio stations on the selected band the preset buttons and The ignition switch...

Page 120: ...yed after pressing a preset button if auto select cannot find a strong station for that preset button If you do not like the stations auto select has stored you can store other frequencies on the pres...

Page 121: ...MID Turn the SOUND TUNE knob to adjust the setting to your liking If you feel the sound is too loud choose low If you feel the sound is too quiet choose high Press the SOUND TUNE knob repeatedly to di...

Page 122: ...t offers many channels in several categories Along with a large selection of different types of music XM Radio allows you to view channel and category selections in the display XM is a registered trad...

Page 123: ...ock Classical etc you can select all of the channels within that category To listen to XM Radio turn the ignition switch to the ACCESSORY I or the ON II position Push the power volume knob to turn on...

Page 124: ...nnels can be selected XM is loading the audio or program information The channel currently selected is no longer broadcasting The encryption code is being updated Wait until the encryption code is ful...

Page 125: ...north you travel from the equator Carrying large items on a roof rack can also block the signal The selected channel number does not exist or is not part of your subscription or this channel has no a...

Page 126: ...f music types and styles will play After you ve registered with XM Radio keep your audio system in the XM radio mode while you wait for activation This should take about 30 minutes If you decide to pu...

Page 127: ...Playing a Disc Models without navigation system Features 121 REPEAT BUTTON FOLDER KNOB PWR VOL KNOB CD BUTTON DISPLAY BUTTON RANDOM BUTTON LOAD INDICATOR SCAN BUTTON EJECT BUTTON SEEK SKIP BUTTON...

Page 128: ...ll see MP3 or WMA in the display You can select up to 255 folders or tracks Video CDs and DVDs will not work in this unit You cannot load and play 3 inch 8 cm discs in this system The specifications f...

Page 129: ...display Press and hold the DISP button until the next 16 characters are shown You will also see some text data under these conditions When a new folder file or track is selected When you change the au...

Page 130: ...e TUNE knob to move to the beginning of the next folder Turn the knob to the right to skip to the next folder and to the left to move to the beginning of the current folder Turn it again to skip to th...

Page 131: ...random play press and release the RDM button In MP3 or WMA mode press the RDM button repeatedly to select RDM within a folder random play You will see RDM in the display Press the RDM button for 2 sec...

Page 132: ...in to get out of scan mode and play the last track file sampled This feature when activated samples the first file in each folder on the disc To activate folder scan press the SCAN button twice You wi...

Page 133: ...d To select a different disc use the preset 4 DISC or the preset 1 DISC on the preset button To select the previous disc press the preset 4 DISC or the preset 1 DISC to select the next disc in sequenc...

Page 134: ...error message cycle repeats and you cannot clear it take your vehicle to a dealer Error Message Solution 207 High Temperature Track File format not supported Mechanical Error Servo Error Will disappe...

Page 135: ...f the error message cycle repeats and you cannot clear it take your vehicle to a dealer Press the magazine eject button and pull the magazine out If the message does not disappear or the magazine cann...

Page 136: ...Playing an iPod Models without navigation system 130 SEEK SKIP BUTTON RDM RANDOM BUTTON RPT REPEAT BUTTON iPod INDICATOR AUX BUTTON CD BUTTON POWER VOLUME KNOB TUNE KNOB DISP DISPLAY BUTTON...

Page 137: ...must be in the ACCESSORY I or ON II position The iPod will also be charged with the ignition switch in these positions iPods compatible with your audio system using the USB adapter cable are Use only...

Page 138: ...e iPod correctly and securely Pull out the USB connector from the holder and remove the cable from the clip in the console compartment In AAC format DRM digital rights management files cannot be playe...

Page 139: ...ore than 17 characters you will see the first 15 characters and the indicator in the display Press and hold the DISP button until the next 16 characters are shown You can use the SEEK SKIP button whil...

Page 140: ...mode is selected after about five seconds The system begins to play the first file stored in the selected mode Turn the TUNE knob to select a different item in the selected mode The selected item wil...

Page 141: ...ist are played If you press and release the TUNE SOUND knob repeatedly the display switches from the iPod menu to the sound settings see page You can select any type of repeat and shuffle modes by usi...

Page 142: ...u press and release the RDM button the mode changes from all random to album random then to normal play Press and hold the button until you hear a beep to turn off either random mode Pressing either s...

Page 143: ...d s instructions on how to disconnect the dock connector from the USB adapter cable The displayed message may vary on models or versions On some models there is no message to disconnect If you reconne...

Page 144: ...clear the error message take your vehicle to your dealer Error Message Solution The system cannot read the file s Check the files in the iPod There is a possibility that the files have been damaged Ap...

Page 145: ...a USB Flash Memory Device Models without navigation system Features 139 RDM RANDOM BUTTON AUX BUTTON CD BUTTON TUNE KNOB SEEK SKIP BUTTON RPT REPEAT BUTTON POWER VOLUME KNOB DISP DISPLAY BUTTON SCAN...

Page 146: ...artment then press the AUX button The ignition switch must be in the ACCESSORY I or ON II position The audio system reads and plays the audio files on the USB flash memory device in MP3 WMA or AAC for...

Page 147: ...ayed If the system finds a DRM file the audio unit displays UNPLAYABLE FILE and then skips to the next file Supported standards MPEG4 AAC LC MPEG2 AAC LC Partition Top partition only Maximum layers 8...

Page 148: ...e text data has more than 17 characters you will see the first 15 characters and the indicator in the display Press and hold the DISP button until the next 16 characters are shown Each time you press...

Page 149: ...the RPT button preset 2 You will see RPT in the display Each time you press and release the side of the SEEK SKIP button the system skips forward to the beginning of the next file Press and release th...

Page 150: ...er they are stored To activate the scan press and release the SCAN button You will see SCAN in the display You will get a 10 second sampling of the file in each folder This feature samples the first f...

Page 151: ...it If you reconnect the same USB flash memory device the system will begin playing where it left off To play the radio press the AM FM button Press the CD button to switch to the disc mode if a disc i...

Page 152: ...age take your vehicle to your dealer Solution Error Message The system cannot read the file s Check the files in the USB flash memory device There is a possibility that the files have been damaged App...

Page 153: ...l system See the Navigation System Manual for complete details Playing the AM FM Radio Voice Control System Audio System Models with navigation system Features 147 TUNE BAR SOUND ICON AM FM BUTTON AUD...

Page 154: ...st tuned to are displayed To change bands press the AM FM button or touch the desired band icon FM1 FM2 AM XM1 or XM2 On the FM band STEREO will be displayed if the station is broadcasting in stereo S...

Page 155: ...until you hear a beep then release it Select the desired band AM or FM FM1 and FM2 let you store six stations each Use the tune seek or scan function to tune the radio to a desired station Pick a pres...

Page 156: ...M FM radio frequencies and reception see page If you are traveling and can no longer receive your preset stations you can use the auto select feature to find stations in the local area Press the AUDIO...

Page 157: ...ls with navigation system U S models only Features 151 TUNE BAR SCAN BUTTON JOYSTICK CATEGORY INDICATOR AUDIO BUTTON XM RADIO BUTTON POWER VOLUME KNOB PRESET BUTTONS AM FM BUTTON PRESET CHANNEL NUMBER...

Page 158: ...n the display changes between the channel mode and the category mode XM is a registered trademark of Sirius XM Radio Inc To listen to XM Radio turn the ignition switch to the ACCESSORY I or the ON II...

Page 159: ...reen The system plays each channel in numerical order for a few seconds then selects the next channel When you hear a channel you want to listen to press the button or touch the icon again On the audi...

Page 160: ...en Once a channel is stored press and release the proper preset button icon to tune to it Each preset button s channel is shown on the bottom of the audio display To scroll through the display touch t...

Page 161: ...tion code is fully updated Channels 0 and 1 should still work normally The selected channel number does not exist or is not part of your subscription There is a problem with the XM antenna Please cons...

Page 162: ...in major metropolitan areas Satellite signals are more likely to be blocked by tall buildings and mountains the farther north you travel from the equator Carrying large items on a roof rack can also b...

Page 163: ...ems carried on a roof rack There may be other geographic situations that could affect XM Radio reception While waiting for activation make sure your vehicle remains in an open area with good reception...

Page 164: ...me decreases Touch the appropriate icon Low Mid Hi Off to select the mode You can adjust the sound on the navigation screen To adjust the sound push the AUDIO button then enter the sound grid by touch...

Page 165: ...h time you touch the background icon the display changes You can also select the icon with the joystick Move it up and down to move the highlighting and scroll through lists Select the icon then move...

Page 166: ...sc Models with navigation system 160 SCAN BUTTON JOYSTICK AUDIO BUTTON POWER VOLUME KNOB OPEN BUTTON CD BUTTON RANDOM BUTTON REPEAT BUTTON REWIND BUTTON FAST FORWARD BUTTON SKIP BUTTON SKIP BUTTON TUN...

Page 167: ...before the system begins to play it If a file on an MP3 or WMA disc is protected by digital rights management DRM the audio unit displays CD FORMAT and then skips to the next file Maximum layers inclu...

Page 168: ...of the way and begin to play it You cannot load and play 3 inch 8 cm discs in this system To return the screen to the upright position press the CLOSE button on the edge of the screen panel Do not use...

Page 169: ...text data it will not be displayed Each time you press and release preset 6 the player skips forward to the beginning of the next track file in MP3 or WMA mode Press and release preset 5 to skip back...

Page 170: ...essing the RDM button or selecting a different folder with the TUNE bar also turns off folder repeat This feature plays the tracks within a disc the files within a folder in random order To activate t...

Page 171: ...and hold the SCAN button You will see FOLDER SCAN in the display The system plays the first file in each folder for about 10 seconds If you do nothing the system then plays the first file in each fold...

Page 172: ...e side of the screen To go back to the previous display touch the Return icon on the screen To select a desired icon with the joystick move it in the appropriate direction then press ENT Press the AUD...

Page 173: ...the folder number is also displayed If the disc was not recorded with text data only the track number is shown To play an audio unit connected to the auxiliary input jack or the USB adapter cable whe...

Page 174: ...age An optional six or eight disc changer is available for your vehicle This disc changer uses the same controls used for the in dash disc player or the radio To select the disc changer press the CD X...

Page 175: ...t take your vehicle to a dealer Error Message Cause Solution FOCUS Error Mechanical Error TOC Error High Temperature Press the eject button and pull out the disc Check if it is inserted correctly in t...

Page 176: ...igation system 170 OPEN BUTTON AUDIO BUTTON SCAN BUTTON REPEAT BUTTON SKIP BUTTON SKIP BUTTON RANDOM BUTTON FAST FORWARD BUTTON REWIND BUTTON CD XM BUTTON POWER VOLUME KNOB JOYSTICK TUNE BAR PLAY MODE...

Page 177: ...PC card into the slot make sure you put it in straight If you cannot insert it remove it and insert again Do not keep PC cards in the vehicle Direct sunlight and high heat will damage them To avoid d...

Page 178: ...pressing the CLOSE button on the edge of the screen panel Push the AUDIO button beside the screen to show the audio display and operate the PC card player You can also operate the audio system without...

Page 179: ...Album mode plays albums folders in alphabetical order If play mode information was not included in the tracks when they were added to the card it will not be displayed on the screen To select a play m...

Page 180: ...de of the screen To exit the play mode screens press the AUDIO button Select the desired mode by touching the appropriate icon or move the joystick then press ENT After you select the play mode the di...

Page 181: ...e FOLDER REPEAT ARTIST REPEAT or ALBUM REPEAT in the display The system continuously replays the current folder artist album Press and hold the RPT button for 2 seconds again to turn it off Pressing t...

Page 182: ...the display You will get a 10 second sampling of each file on the PC card Press and hold the SCAN button for 2 seconds to get out of scan mode and play the last file sampled Pressing either of the SKI...

Page 183: ...y then touch the Track List icon The folder list menu appears on the display To select a folder touch its icon on the screen The display changes to the file list Then select and touch a desired file I...

Page 184: ...ess ENT Press the AUDIO button to go back to the normal audio playing display Pressing the CANCEL button goes back to the previous screen and pressing the MAP button cancels the audio control display...

Page 185: ...rd by touching the letter icons on the screen Touch the List icon to begin the song search If you press the CANCEL button on the screen the display returns to the mode menu without doing a search Sear...

Page 186: ...ed file by touching the appropriate icon or moving the joystick and pressing ENT Select the Artist icon and the artist list appears Select the desired artist and the artist s file list is displayed Se...

Page 187: ...ee page Press the eject button to remove the card If you do not remove it from the slot you cannot return the screen to the upright position To return the screen to the upright position press the CLOS...

Page 188: ...file s Check the files in the disc There is a possibility that the files have been damaged It appears when the PC card is empty or there are no MP3 or WMA files in the PC card Save the MP3 or WMA file...

Page 189: ...em Features 183 POWER VOLUME KNOB MAP BUTTON iPod INDICATOR CD XM BUTTON AUDIO BUTTON USB ICON AUDIO DISPLAY RPT REPEAT BUTTON RDM RANDOM BUTTON FAST FORWARD BUTTON SKIP BUTTON SKIP BUTTON CANCEL BUTT...

Page 190: ...ress the CD XM button repeatedly The status bar appears on the bottom of the screen The audio system reads and plays playable sound files on the iPod The system cannot operate an iPod as a mass storag...

Page 191: ...ector from the holder and remove the cable from the clip in the console compartment In AAC format DRM digital rights management files cannot be played If the system finds a DRM file the audio unit dis...

Page 192: ...r you can find reset instructions online at When the iPod is connected and the audio display is selected on the screen by pressing the AUDIO button the AUX icon switches to the USB icon The display al...

Page 193: ...rent file Press it again to skip to the beginning of the previous file To move rapidly within a file press and hold preset 4 or preset 3 You can also select a file directly from a track list on the au...

Page 194: ...menu To scroll through the display touch the or icon on the side of the screen To go back to the previous display touch the Return icon To select a desired icon with the joystick move it in the appro...

Page 195: ...or albums list all available files on the selected list are played You can select any type of repeat and random modes with the RPT and RDM buttons To confirm the selected mode press the AUDIO button t...

Page 196: ...RDM button preset 2 You will see TRACK RANDOM on the screen This feature plays all available albums from the selected items in the iPod menu list playlists artists albums or songs in random order The...

Page 197: ...s no message to disconnect When you disconnect the iPod while it is playing the audio screen if selected shows NO DATA If you reconnect the same iPod the system may begin playing where it left off dep...

Page 198: ...ution in the chart to the right If you cannot clear the error message take your vehicle to your dealer Error Message Solution Appears when an unsupported iPod is connected There is no music informatio...

Page 199: ...on system Features 193 POWER VOLUME KNOB AUDIO BUTTON USB ICON RPT REPEAT BUTTON RDM RANDOM BUTTON FAST FORWARD BUTTON SKIP BUTTON SKIP BUTTON MP3 INDICATOR SCAN BUTTON TRACK LIST ICON SOUND ICON REWI...

Page 200: ...at files recorded with iTunes are playable on this audio unit This audio system can select and play the audio files from a USB flash memory device with the same controls used for the in dash disc play...

Page 201: ...memory device Depending on the type and number of files it may take some time before they begin to play Depending on the software the files were made with it may not be possible to play some files or...

Page 202: ...re Sampling frequency 32 44 1 48 kHz Supported standards WMA version 7 8 9 Sampling frequency 8 11 025 12 16 22 05 24 32 44 1 48 kHz Some versions of MP3 WMA or AAC format may not be supported If an u...

Page 203: ...e elapsed time On the map screen you can see the audio information whenever you touch the AUDIO INFO icon on the lower part of the screen Use the preset buttons while a USB flash memory device is play...

Page 204: ...eset 3 To select a different folder press either side of the TUNE bar Press the side to skip to the next folder and press the side to skip to the beginning of the previous folder You can also select a...

Page 205: ...play touch the or icon on the side of the screen To go back to the previous display touch the Return icon To select a desired icon with the joystick move it in the appropriate direction then press ENT...

Page 206: ...s and hold the RPT button preset 1 until you see FOLDER REPEAT in the display Press and hold the button until you hear a beep to turn off either repeat mode Pressing either side of the TUNE bar also t...

Page 207: ...will see TRACK SCAN in the display You will get a 10 second sampling of each track file in the folder This feature samples the first track file in each folder in the order they are stored To activate...

Page 208: ...mode is selected on the audio system Make sure to follow the USB flash memory device s instructions when you remove it When you disconnect the USB flash memory device while it is playing the audio di...

Page 209: ...your dealer Error Message Solution The system cannot read the file s Check the files in the USB flash memory device There is a possibility that the files have been damaged Appears when the unsupported...

Page 210: ...smitter If you are listening to an AM station you will notice the sound volume becoming weaker and the station drifting in and out If you are listening to an FM station you will see the stereo indicat...

Page 211: ...be affected by atmospheric conditions such as thunderstorms high humidity and even sunspots You may be able to receive a distant radio station one day and not receive it the next day because of a chan...

Page 212: ...s edges never touch either surface Do not place stabilizer rings or labels on the disc These along with contamination from finger prints liquids and felt tip pens can cause the disc to not play proper...

Page 213: ...damage the audio unit Examples of these discs are shown to the right Bubbled wrinkled labeled and excessively thick discs Damaged discs Poor quality discs 1 2 3 CONTINUED Additional Information on Rec...

Page 214: ...recording conditions Scratches and fingerprints on the discs may cause the sound to skip Recommended discs are printed with the following logo Audio unit may not play the following formats 4 5 Protec...

Page 215: ...e the preset buttons to enter the five digit code or a four digit code for models with a navigation system The code is on the radio code card included in your owner s manual kit When it is entered cor...

Page 216: ...ing of the current track or file Press it twice to return to the previous track or file You will see the track file number and the elapsed time If the disc has text data or is compressed in MP3 or WMA...

Page 217: ...a 1 8 inch 3 5 mm stereo miniplug When playing a USB flash memory device you can also use the seek function to skip the folder To activate this press and hold either side of the CH button until you he...

Page 218: ...f hour pressing the CLOCK button until you hear a beep then pressing the R preset 3 button sets the clock back to the previous hour If the displayed time is after the half hour the clock sets forward...

Page 219: ...he hood without using the key or the remote transmitter will cause the alarm to be activated It will also be activated if the audio unit is removed from the dashboard or the wiring is cut With the sys...

Page 220: ...trol allows you to maintain a set speed above 25 mph 40 km h without keeping your foot on the accelerator pedal It should be used for cruising on straight open highways It is not recommended for city...

Page 221: ...t 1 mph 1 6 km h You can decrease the set cruising speed in any of these ways Even with the cruise control turned on you can still use the accelerator pedal to speed up for passing After completing th...

Page 222: ...speed accelerate to above 25 mph 40 km h and then press and release the RES ACCEL button The CRUISE CONTROL indicator comes on The vehicle will accelerate to the same cruising speed as before Pressing...

Page 223: ...6 In Canada visit or call 888 9 HONDA 9 Press and release to give a command or answer a call Press and release to end a call go back to the previous command or cancel the command Air or wind noise fro...

Page 224: ...oken together For example you can say Call 123 456 or Dial Peter When HFL is in use navigation voice commands cannot be recognized To change the volume level of HFL use the audio system volume knob or...

Page 225: ...the navigation screen when the audio system is on On the map screen you will see a HFL message on the screen A indicator will also be displayed on the screen if your phone is linked to HFL Bluetooth H...

Page 226: ...a phone to the system See page 223 Edit the name of a paired phone See page 224 Delete a paired phone from the system See page 224 Hear a list of all phones paired to the system See page 224 Hear whi...

Page 227: ...m HFL to your phone or from your phone to HFL See page 229 Mute your voice to the person at the other end of the call See page 230 Send numbers or names during a call See page 230 Store a phonebook en...

Page 228: ...system See page 237 Change your security passcode See page 238 Set how you would like to be notified of an incoming call See page 238 Set calls to automatically transfer from your phone to HFL when y...

Page 229: ...e out and return to idle Press and release the HFL Talk button If you are pairing a phone for the first time HFL will give you information about the pairing process If it is not the first phone you ar...

Page 230: ...utton before a command Say Say after the prompts HFL will ask you which phone you want to delete Follow the HFL prompts to continue with the deletion Press and release the HFL Talk button before a com...

Page 231: ...form you which phone is now linked If no other phones are found or paired HFL will inform you that the original phone is linked again Say after the prompts If you want HFL to create a random code each...

Page 232: ...HFL prompts to confirm the name and make the call Follow the HFL prompts and say the name stored in the HFL phonebook that you want to call Say or Bluetooth is the wireless technology that links your...

Page 233: ...is PIN protected you will need to enter the PIN to access it See page for more information Press and release the HFL Talk button and say 1 2 3 235 CONTINUED Search Imported Phonebook Cellular Phoneboo...

Page 234: ...r the keyword for either the first or last name To display all names in the phonebook select the option Selecting the phone number will be stored in HFL so that you can call it using HFL s name tag by...

Page 235: ...ck button to hang up If your phone has Call Waiting press and release the HFL Talk button to put the original call on hold and answer the incoming call To return to the original call press the HFL Tal...

Page 236: ...a command Say Follow the HFL prompts and say the name or number you want to send Follow the HFL prompts to send the tones and continue the call You can mute your voice to the person you are talking to...

Page 237: ...e entry you want to edit When asked say the new number for that name Follow the HFL prompts to complete the edit Press and release the HFL Talk button before a command Say Say after the prompts Say a...

Page 238: ...s and release the HFL Talk button before a command Follow the HFL prompts select a number from your cell phone and send it to HFL Say after the prompts Say Follow the HFL prompts and name the number o...

Page 239: ...e Select a phonebook from the list If you select from the Information screen menu you will see four HFL options For a list of cell phones that are compatible with this feature In the U S visit or call...

Page 240: ...are stored for the name If a name has more than three category icons is displayed To search for a specific name in the phonebook enter the keyword for either the first or last name To display all name...

Page 241: ...e any imported phonebook Select a phonebook you want to delete If the phonebook is PIN protected you will need to enter the 4 digit PIN number If you have selected a phonebook without a PIN you will s...

Page 242: ...asked to re enter the PIN for verification The display will change as shown above Select the phonebook you want The display will change as shown above Enter the current PIN for this phonebook Bluetoot...

Page 243: ...If you forget the code your dealer will have to reset it for you or you will have to clear the entire system see page Follow the HFL prompts to confirm the number Follow the HFL prompts and say the 4...

Page 244: ...after the prompts The default setting is a ring tone Follow the HFL prompts and say or You can also say for no audible incoming call notification Say after the prompts HFL will let you know if auto t...

Page 245: ...fore a command Follow the HFL prompts Say the language you want to change to in that language If you have not named your paired phone in the language you just selected HFL will ask you to name it in t...

Page 246: ...interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible...

Page 247: ...ion in this section will help you If you plan to add any accessories to your vehicle please read the information in this section first Break in Period 242 Fuel Recommendation 242 Service Station Proce...

Page 248: ...r authorized dealer for service Some gasoline today is blended with oxygenates such as ethanol or MTBE Your vehicle is designed to operate on oxygenated gasoline containing up to 10 ethanol by volume...

Page 249: ...filler with a tether Place the cap in the holder on the fuel fill door even though the tank is not full there may be a problem with your vehicle s fuel vapor recovery system The system helps keep fue...

Page 250: ...the fuel fill cap back on until it clicks at least once If you do not properly tighten the cap the malfunction indicator lamp may come on see page You will also see a CHECK FUEL CAP message on the inf...

Page 251: ...the fender then let it drop Make sure it is securely latched If it is near or below the lower mark see on page Wait a few minutes after turning the engine off before you check the oil Remove the dipst...

Page 252: ...ines If it is below the MIN line see on page for information on adding the proper coolant Refer to on page for information about checking other items on your vehicle 288 282 Engine Coolant Check Addin...

Page 253: ...or other vehicles in the class Represents a mixture of rural and interstate driving in a warmed up vehicle typical of longer trips in free flowing traffic A range of miles per gallon achieved is also...

Page 254: ...nance messages displayed on the multi information display see on page For example If your vehicle has a manual transmission you can boost your fuel economy by up shifting as early as possible Rapid ac...

Page 255: ...fuel economy Fuel economy may improve over the first several thousand miles kilometers The A C puts an extra load on the engine which makes it use more fuel Use the fresh air ventilation when possible...

Page 256: ...page or interfere with the proper operation of your vehicle Do not install accessories on the side pillars or across the rear windows Accessories installed in these areas may interfere with proper ope...

Page 257: ...f your vehicle s anti lock brakes and other systems Non Honda wheels because they are a universal design can cause excessive stress on suspension components and will not be compatible with the tire pr...

Page 258: ...improperly storing it can affect your vehicle s handling stability stopping distance and tires and make it unsafe Before carrying any type of cargo be sure to read the following pages Trunk Console c...

Page 259: ...d weight of the driver and passengers from XXX kg or XXX lbs Locate the statement The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs on your vehicle s placard Steps for D...

Page 260: ...r the Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR Both are on a label on the driver s doorjamb Example 1 Example 2 Example 3 Carrying Cargo 254 Max Load 850 lbs Cargo Weight 550 lbs Max Load 850 lbs Max Load 850 lb...

Page 261: ...t causing the IMA system to shut down It will start working again after it cools Be sure items placed on the floor behind the front seats cannot roll underneath and interfere with the proper operation...

Page 262: ...Do not spill any liquids over the air intake or insert any foreign objects in it This may damage the IMA battery and the power control unit Carrying Cargo 256...

Page 263: ...braking system the vehicle stability assist VSA system and the tire pressure monitoring system TPMS Preparing to Drive 258 Starting the Engine 259 Automatic Transmission CVT 260 Parking 266 Braking S...

Page 264: ...t see page Make sure the doors are securely closed and locked Fasten your seat belt Check that your passengers have fastened their seat belts see page You should do the following checks and adjustment...

Page 265: ...ion Do not hold the key in the START III position for more than 15 seconds at a time If the engine does not start right away pause for at least 10 seconds before trying again 1 2 3 4 Starting the Engi...

Page 266: ...w seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON II position If it flashes while driving in any shift position it indicates a possible problem in the transmission If the malfunction indicator lam...

Page 267: ...tton on the front of the shift lever to move it If you have done all of the above and still cannot move the lever out of Park see on page You must also press the release button to shift into Park To a...

Page 268: ...ased engine braking Use Second when you are going down a steep hill To shift to Low press the release button on the front of the shift lever Use Low to get more power when climbing and for maximum eng...

Page 269: ...of Park to neutral Insert the key in the shift lock release slot Put a cloth on the notch of the shift lock release slot cover to prevent scratches Using a small flat tip screwdriver or a metal finge...

Page 270: ...Depending on environmental conditions and vehicle operation the engine will shut off when you come to a stop The engine coolant is nearly up to normal operating temperature The IMA battery is charged...

Page 271: ...top function is deactivated and the engine restarts Always turn the ignition switch to the LOCK 0 position and remove the key if you are getting out of the vehicle The indicator blinks as a reminder t...

Page 272: ...r other flammable materials The hot three way catalytic converter could cause these materials to catch on fire If the vehicle is facing uphill turn the front wheels away from the curb Set the parking...

Page 273: ...booster The advanced hydraulic booster has some features This feature enables you to press the brake pedal with less force by the help of hydraulic pressure in the oil pressure pump This feature contr...

Page 274: ...steering control by pumping the brakes rapidly much faster than a person can do it Let the ABS work for you by always keeping firm steady pressure on the brake pedal This is sometimes referred to as...

Page 275: ...est your brakes as instructed on page If the brakes feel normal drive slowly and have your vehicle repaired by your dealer as soon as possible Avoid sudden hard braking which could cause the rear whee...

Page 276: ...he engine s output and by selectively applying the brakes When VSA activates you may notice that the engine does not respond to the accelerator in the same way it does at other times There may also be...

Page 277: ...he switch again It turns the system back on VSA is turned on every time you start the engine even if you turned it off the last time you drove the vehicle In certain unusual conditions when your vehic...

Page 278: ...he system as soon as possible Driving on a significantly under inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure Underinflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life an...

Page 279: ...e recommended inflation pressure as specified on the tire information label and in the owner s manual see page This indicator comes on and stays on if there is a problem with the tire pressure monitor...

Page 280: ...tire pressure indicator stays on This is normal the system is not monitoring the spare tire pressure Manually check the spare tire pressure to be sure it is correct After several miles kilometers dri...

Page 281: ...tenance minder messages on the information display and instructions for simple maintenance tasks you may want to take care of yourself Maintenance Safety 276 Maintenance Minder 277 Fluid Locations 284...

Page 282: ...nd exhaust system cool down before touching any parts Wear eye protection and protective clothing when working with the battery or compressed air All service items not detailed in this section should...

Page 283: ...The remaining engine oil life is shown on the display according to this table To see the current engine oil life turn the ignition switch to the ON II position and press the SEL RESET button repeatedl...

Page 284: ...nce minder indicator will also come on and the maintenance item code s for other scheduled maintenance items needing service will be displayed next to the engine oil life indicator When the remaining...

Page 285: ...iately have the service done and make sure to reset the display as described on the next page If you still do not perform the indicated maintenance you will see negative distance traveled It is displa...

Page 286: ...d on the information display are in code For an explanation of these maintenance codes see page Press the SEL RESET button for about 10 seconds The engine oil life and the maintenance item code s will...

Page 287: ...er is not mandatory to keep your warranties in effect Maintenance may be done by any qualified service facility or person who is skilled in this type of automotive service Make sure to have the servic...

Page 288: ...e page Lights Check the operation of the headlights parking lights taillights high mount brake light turn signals brake lights and license plate light monthly See page According to state and federal r...

Page 289: ...y 15 000 miles 24 000 km Replace dust and pollen filter If you drive primarily in urban areas that have high concentrations of soot in the air from industry and from diesel powered vehicles replace ev...

Page 290: ...d Locations 284 RADIATOR CAP ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK Orange loop WASHER FLUID Blue cap AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION CVT FLUID DIPSTICK Yellow loop ENGINE COOLANT RESERVOIR BRAKE FLUID Black cap ENGINE OIL FILL...

Page 291: ...very low viscosity fuel efficient 0W 20 oil is the preferred engine lubricant for your Civic Hybrid This special oil is formulated to help your engine use less fuel It is available at your dealer A 5...

Page 292: ...nderneath the vehicle The vehicle should be raised on a service station type hydraulic lift for this service Unless you have the knowledge and proper equipment you should have this maintenance done by...

Page 293: ...essure indicator should go out within 5 seconds If it does not turn off the engine and check your work Remove the oil drain bolt and washer from the bottom of the engine Drain the oil into an appropri...

Page 294: ...commended for aluminum engines Continued use of any non Honda coolant can result in corrosion causing the cooling system to malfunction or fail Have the cooling system flushed and refilled with Honda...

Page 295: ...the coolant slowly and carefully so you do not spill any Clean up any spill immediately it could damage components in the engine compartment Make sure the engine and radiator are cool Relieve any pre...

Page 296: ...cleaning capability and prevents freezing in cold weather When you refill the reservoir clean the edges of the windshield wiper blades with windshield washer fluid on a clean cloth This will help to c...

Page 297: ...tick hole to bring it to the level between the upper and lower marks Pour the fluid slowly and carefully so you do not spill any Clean up any spill immediately it could damage components in the engine...

Page 298: ...atible with your vehicle s braking system and can cause extensive damage Insert the dipstick all the way back into the transmission securely The transmission should be drained and refilled with new fl...

Page 299: ...done by your dealer or another qualified technician Your vehicle has halogen headlight bulbs When replacing a bulb handle it by its base and protect the glass from contact with your skin or hard objec...

Page 300: ...wo holding clips from the inner fender and pull the inner fender cover back Push the electrical connector back onto the bulb Make sure it is on all the way Install the new bulb and turn it one quarter...

Page 301: ...and turn it one quarter turn clockwise to lock it in place Push the electrical connector back onto the bulb Make sure it is on all the way Turn on the headlights to test the new bulb Reinstall the inn...

Page 302: ...er cover Then reinstall the holding clips and lock them in place by pushing on their centers Turn on the lights to make sure the new bulb is working Remove the bulb from the headlight assembly by turn...

Page 303: ...of the trunk lining Reinstall the screws Reinstall the trunk lining Make sure it is installed under the edge of the trunk seal Turn on the lights to make sure the new bulb is working Open the trunk Us...

Page 304: ...runk lid trim Reinstall the screws Before using an automatic car wash remove the audio antenna so it does not get damaged Remove the antenna by unscrewing it When you reinstall the antenna tighten it...

Page 305: ...y and that they can be used with the floor mat anchors Do not put additional floor mats on top of the anchored mats The driver s floor mat that came with your vehicle hooks over the floor mat anchors...

Page 306: ...air or if the flow from the heating and cooling system becomes less than usual Check the condition of the wiper blades at least every 6 months Replace them if you find signs of cracking in the rubber...

Page 307: ...rewdriver When replacing a wiper blade make sure not to drop the wiper blade or wiper arm down on the windshield Remove the blade from its holder by grabbing the tabbed end of the blade Pull firmly un...

Page 308: ...de on the end of the blade assembly and slide the blade onto the assembly in the direction pointed to by the arrow Make sure the tab on the blade assembly fits in the indent of the wiper blade and the...

Page 309: ...rroding and tarnishing Cleaning the wheels with harsh chemicals including some commercial wheel cleaners or a stiff brush can damage the clear coat To clean the wheels use a mild detergent and a soft...

Page 310: ...spare tire pressure is Check the air pressures when the tires are cold This means the vehicle has been parked for at least 3 hours or driven less than 1 mile 1 6 km Add or release air if needed to ma...

Page 311: ...eft on the tire The service life of your tires is dependent on many factors including but not limited to driving habits road conditions vehicle loading inflation pressure maintenance history speed and...

Page 312: ...d if it is removed from the wheel When you have new tires installed make sure they are balanced This increases riding comfort and tire life For best results have the installer perform a dynamic balanc...

Page 313: ...tion Tires Wheels The ABS and VSA system work by comparing the speed of the wheels When replacing tires use the same size originally supplied with the vehicle Tire size and construction can affect whe...

Page 314: ...m installed If you hear them coming into contact with the body or chassis stop and investigate Remove them as soon as you begin driving on cleared roads Cable type SCC RADIAL CHAIN SC1030 Tire Chains...

Page 315: ...with plain water Dry off the battery with a cloth or paper towel Coat the terminals with grease to help prevent further corrosion If additional battery maintenance is needed see your dealer or a qual...

Page 316: ...e front wiper blade arms with a folded towel or rag so they do not touch the windshield To minimize sticking apply a silicone spray lubricant to all door and trunk seals Also apply a vehicle body wax...

Page 317: ...e able to get going again If not you will also find instructions on getting your vehicle towed Compact Spare Tire 312 Changing a Flat Tire 313 If the Engine Won t Start 317 Jump Starting 319 If the En...

Page 318: ...ned for mounting a regular tire Do not mount snow chains on the compact spare tire Do not use your compact spare tire on another vehicle unless it is the same make and model Use the compact spare tire...

Page 319: ...ck edge Turn on the hazard warning lights and turn the ignition switch to the LOCK 0 position Have all passengers get out of the vehicle while you change the tire Take the tool case out of the spare t...

Page 320: ...the extension Place the jack under the jacking point nearest the tire you need to change Turn the end bracket clockwise until the top of the jack contacts the jacking point Make sure the jacking poin...

Page 321: ...ire wipe any dirt off the mounting surface of the wheel and hub with a clean cloth Wipe the hub carefully it may be hot from driving Put on the spare tire Put the wheel nuts back on finger tight then...

Page 322: ...t Secure the flat tire by screwing the wing bolt back into its hole Store the jack in the tool case Store the center cap in the trunk Make sure it does not get scratched or damaged Lower the trunk flo...

Page 323: ...tch to the START III position you do not hear the normal noise of the engine trying to start You may hear a clicking sound a series of clicks or nothing at all Check these things Check the transmissio...

Page 324: ...han normal when you turn the ignition switch to the START III position but the engine does not run If you find nothing wrong you will need a qualified technician to find the problem See on page Do you...

Page 325: ...od and check the physical condition of the 12 volt battery Turn off all electrical accessories heater A C climate control audio system lights etc Put the transmission in Park and set the parking brake...

Page 326: ...om your vehicle then from the booster battery Disconnect the positive cable from your vehicle then from the booster battery If your vehicle s 12 volt battery is disconnected or goes dead the IMA batte...

Page 327: ...ngine Wait until you see no more signs of steam or spray then open the hood If you do not see steam or spray leave the engine running and watch the temperature gauge If the high heat is due to overloa...

Page 328: ...e first stop After the pressure releases push down on the cap and turn it until it comes off Look for any obvious coolant leaks such as a split radiator hose Everything is still extremely hot so use c...

Page 329: ...g maneuvers Start the engine and watch the oil pressure indicator If it does not go out within 10 seconds turn off the engine There is a mechanical problem that needs to be repaired before you can con...

Page 330: ...e vehicle in the morning when the temperature is below 20 F 30 C It will stop blinking when the IMA battery warms up If the charging system indicator comes on brightly when the engine is running the 1...

Page 331: ...display Tighten the cap until it clicks at least once Tightening the cap will not turn the indicator off immediately it can take several days of normal driving If your vehicle s battery has been disc...

Page 332: ...n when you turn the ignition switch to the ON II position and as a reminder to check the parking brake It will stay on if you do not fully release the parking brake If the brake system indicator comes...

Page 333: ...e primary and secondary under hood fuse boxes are in the engine compartment on the driver s side The interior fuse box is underneath the steering column Fuses Taking Care of the Unexpected 327 TAB UND...

Page 334: ...rt on pages and or the diagram on the fuse box lid which fuse or fuses control that device Check those fuses first but check all the fuses before deciding that a blown fuse is the cause Replace any bl...

Page 335: ...hood fuse cover If you cannot drive the vehicle 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 yo...

Page 336: ...he same rating blows in a short time there is probably a serious electrical problem with your vehicle Leave the blown fuse in that circuit and have your vehicle checked by a qualified technician 6 Fus...

Page 337: ...r Blower Hazard FI Sub Stop and Horn IG Coil EX IG Coil IN Oil Level Not Used Not Used IG Coil FI Main MG Clutch DBW Interior Light Back Up Main Fuse EPS Option Main Ignition Switch Main ABS Motor ABS...

Page 338: ...A 10 A 20 A 15 A 20 A 7 5 A 7 5 A 20 A 20 A 15 A 15 A 20 A 20 A 20 A 7 5 A 10 A 7 5 A 30 A 7 5 A 15 A 10 A 7 5 A 15 A 7 5 A Power Window Fuel Pump IG1 ACG ABS VSA Unit Seat Heater Not Used TPMS Not Us...

Page 339: ...n on the ground The operator loads your vehicle on the back of a truck Start the engine Press on the brake pedal Move the shift lever through all its positions Shift to D position and hold for 5 secon...

Page 340: ...eel is locked Leave the ignition switch in the ACCESSORY I position and make sure the steering wheel turns freely before you begin towing Trying to lift or tow your vehicle by the bumpers will cause s...

Page 341: ...40 Traction 340 Temperature 341 Tire Labeling 341 Tire Pressure Monitoring System TPMS Required Federal Explanation 343 Emissions Controls 345 The Clean Air Act 345 Crankcase Emissions Control System...

Page 342: ...op of the dashboard You can see it by looking through the windshield on the driver s side It is also on the certification label attached to the driver s doorjamb and is stamped on the engine compartme...

Page 343: ...the engine block The transmission number is on a label on top of the transmission The IMA Motor Number is stamped on the motor housing Identification Numbers Technical Information 337 ENGINE NUMBER IM...

Page 344: ...e x Stroke Displacement Compression ratio Spark plugs SK20HPR L11 ILFR6J 11K 10 8 82 cu in 1 339 cm 2 87 x 3 15 in 73 0 x 80 0 mm Water cooled 4 stroke SOHC i VTEC gasoline engine with Hybrid Electric...

Page 345: ...8 W 8 W 5 W Capacity 12 V 35 AH 20 HR T135 80D15 99M 32 psi 220 kPa 2 2 kgf cm 60 psi 420 kPa 4 2 kgf cm Size Pressure 12 V 2 CP 12 V 28 AH 5 HR 24 2 2 CP Headlights Front turn signal side marker ligh...

Page 346: ...The tires on your vehicle meet all U S Federal Safety Requirements All tires are also graded for treadwear traction and temperature performance according to Department of Transportation DOT standards...

Page 347: ...No 109 Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law Warning The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is...

Page 348: ...g The tire identification number TIN is a group of numbers and letters that look like the following example TIN is located on the sidewall of the tire This indicates that the tire meets all requiremen...

Page 349: ...ach tire including the spare if provided should be checked monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pre...

Page 350: ...re as intended TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of reasons including the installation of replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS from functioning properl...

Page 351: ...nt with Environment Canada at the time they are manufactured Your vehicle has a positive crankcase ventilation system This keeps gasses that build up in the engine s crankcase from going into the atmo...

Page 352: ...r warranty manual for more informa tion The PGM FI system uses sequential multiport fuel injection It has three subsystems air intake engine control and fuel control The powertrain control module PCM...

Page 353: ...hat come near it Park your vehicle away from high grass dry leaves or other flammables A defective three way catalytic converter contributes to air pollution and can impair your engine s per formance...

Page 354: ...rpm and hold it there until the temperature gauge rises to at least 1 4 of the scale about 3 minutes Without touching the accelerator pedal let the engine idle for 20 seconds If the testing facility d...

Page 355: ...continuous 90 seconds because of traffic conditions drive for at least 30 seconds then repeat it two more times for a total of 90 seconds Then drive in city suburban traffic for at least 10 minutes W...

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Page 357: ...Customer Service Information 352 Warranty Coverages 353 Reporting Safety Defects U S Vehicles 354 Authorized Manuals 355 Warranty and Customer Relations Warranty and Customer Relations 351...

Page 358: ...nformation In Puerto Rico and the U S Virgin Islands Vehicle Identification Number see page Name and address of the dealer who services your vehicle Date of purchase Odometer reading of your vehicle Y...

Page 359: ...eage limits depend on the type of accessory and other factors Please read your warranty booklet for details all exterior body panels are covered for rust through from the inside for the specified time...

Page 360: ...ich could cause a crash or could cause injury or death you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA in addition to notifying American Honda Motor Co Inc To co...

Page 361: ...e Describes the procedures involved in the replacement of damaged body parts Purchasing Factory Authorized Manuals Service Manual Electrical Troubleshooting Manual Body Repair Manual U S only Authoriz...

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Page 363: ...Audio System 209 Anti theft Steering Column Lock 80 Armrest 95 Audio System 110 Auto Door Locking Unlocking 82 Auto Door Locking 82 Auto Door Unlocking 85 Auto Idle Stop 264 265 Automatic Seat Belt T...

Page 364: ...cks 82 Cleaning the Wheels 303 Clock Setting the 212 CO in the Exhaust 345 Cold Weather Starting in 259 Compact Spare 312 Controls Instruments and 55 Coolant Adding 288 Checking 246 Proper Solution 28...

Page 365: ...ture Gauge 66 Engine Speed Limiter 262 Malfunction Indicator Lamp 62 325 Oil Pressure Indicator 62 323 Oil What Kind to Use 285 Overheating 321 Specifications 338 Starting 259 Evaporative Emissions Co...

Page 366: ...259 High Low Beam Switch 74 Hood Opening the 244 Horn 72 Identification Number Vehicle 336 Ignition Keys 78 Switch 80 Timing Control System 346 Important Safety Precautions 6 Indicators Instrument Pa...

Page 367: ...ide Mirrors 98 Outside Temperature Indicator 68 Overheating Engine 321 Owner s Maintenance Checks 282 Oxygenated Fuels 242 Panel Brightness Control 75 Park Gear Position 262 Parking 266 Parking Brake...

Page 368: ...rvice Manual 355 Service Station Procedures 243 Setting the Clock 212 Shift Lever Position Indicators 260 Shift Lock Release 263 Side Airbags 10 29 Off Indicator 31 59 Side Curtain Airbags 30 Side Mar...

Page 369: ...0 Storing Your Vehicle 310 Supplemental Restraint System 10 22 Servicing 33 SRS Indicator 31 58 System Components 22 SVC 115 158 Synthetic Oil 286 Taillights Changing Bulbs 296 297 Taking Care of the...

Page 370: ...mensions 338 Vehicle Identification Number 336 Vehicle Stability Assist VSA System 270 VSA Activation Indicator 64 270 VSA Off Switch 271 VSA System Indicator 64 270 Vehicle Storage 310 Ventilation 10...

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Page 374: ...a Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3 preferred or a DOT 3 or DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary replacement see page Front Rear Spare Tire Unleaded gasoline pump octane number of 87 or higher API Premium grad...

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