This has been prepared to help emergency response professionals identify Honda gasoline-electric hybrids and respond safely to incidents involving these vehicles.

Main changes in the 2006 Civic Hybrid are:
- The High voltage (HV) battery is more powerful (158 volts instead of 144 volts).
- The HV battery now powers the air conditioner compressor as well as the electric motor.
- Side curtain airbags are now standard, along with front and side airbags for the driver and front-seat passenger.

Included:

General information and recommendations that apply to all Honda hybrids produced through the 2005 model year. Information for the 200-2005 insight and 2005 accord is valid for 2006 models as well.

Model-specific information for each of the three current hybrids:
Insight
Civic Hybrid
Accord Hybrid.

If you have any questions, please contact your local Honda dealer, or Honda Automobile Customer Service at 1-800-999-1009.

Thank you for your concern and efforts in protecting Honda customers and the general public.

When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.

• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.

• The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.

• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.

• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.

Safety Warning

Introduction

Use the Manual With the Right Hardware

When to See a Mechanic

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