HONDA Civic Hybrid 2010 Technology Reference Guide

Civic Hybrid

2010

Technology Reference Guide

Indicators/Info

Display/TPMS

Instrument Panel Indicators

Indicators briefly appear with each engine start. Red and amber indicators are most critical. Blue and
green indicators are used for general information.

Malfunction Indicators: If an indicator remains on, there may be a problem; see your dealer.

Charging system

Low brake fluid

Low oil pressure

SRS (supplemental restraint system)

EPS (electronic power steering)

Brake System Indicator

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ABS (anti-lock brake system)

DRL (daytime running lights)

Malfunction lamp (check engine light)

TPMS (tire pressure monitoring system)

VSA (vehicle stability assist)

IMA System Indicator

PASSENGER

AIRBAG

OFF

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Condition Indicators: Action needed by driver.

Door/Trunk open:

Close door(s) / trunk

Seat belt reminder:

Fasten seat belt(s)

PASSENGER AIRBAG

(above Hazard

OFF

Warning button)

SIDE AIRBAG OFF

VSA solid: off
Blinks: activated

Low Fuel: Refill

Parking Brake
Indicator: Release

On/Off Indicators

CRUISE CONTROL on

CRUISE MAIN on

Auto Idle Stop on

Headlights on

Low tire pressure:

Add air

Maintenance minder:

Make appointment

Immobilizer

Flashes: improperly coded key;

use correct key

Turn signals/hazards on

High beams on

Information Display

Consists of several displays that provide you with useful information.

Information DisplaysAccessing the Information Display

Once you start the engine, the information display
shows your last active selection from the previous
drive cycle.

Odometer,
Trip meter A

miles

To toggle between the different displays, press
and release the select/reset button repeatedly.

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miles

Outside temperature,
Trip meter A

MPG (fuel economy),
Trip meter A

MPG (fuel economy),
Trip meter B

Oil life

miles

milesmpg

milesmpg

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Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

Monitors the vehicle’s tire pressures.

How It Works What to Do

Each tire valve stem contains a TPMS
sensor.

When the tire pressure drops
significantly below recommended levels,
the low tire pressure indicator comes on.

Indicators/Info

Display/TPMS

Visually inspect the tires and use a tire air pressure
gauge to check which tire(s) have low pressure.

P

E

S

C

N

T

I

and

Inflate the tire(s) to the recommended pressures

listed on the label on the driver’s doorjamb.

Auto Idle Stop/

IMA System

Auto Idle Stop

Under certain conditions, the Auto Idle Stop system will shut the engine off at a stop in order to maximize
fuel efficiency. Idle stop duration may vary depending upon the humidity.

While at a stop with the brake
pedal pressed, the engine
turns OFF and the Auto Idle

While driving, the engine is on.

Note: The Auto Idle Stop will not function if you come to a stop while driving with the shift lever in a
position other than "D" or “N.”

Stop indicator begins to flash.

As soon as you take your
foot off the brake pedal,
the engine turns back on.

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