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#153 of 158 Re: Is it normal with my new Honda Civic Hybrid 2009? [MsAdventure] by johngalt007 Jul 15, 2009 (10:56 am)
Replying to: MsAdventure (Jul 14, 2009 2:22 pm) MsAdventure, thanks.   With the car going backward, this does not happen always. But, it happens on the flats road as well.   The jerkiness is perceptible -- I can feel it in my belly. Please drive at slow speed and see if your car hesitates -- almost as if it can't decide if it needs to accelerate or decelerate.   Also, could you please tell me which manuals did you receive with your car? I was given a 2009 civic manual (not of hybrid). I checked Honda's website at http://tinyurl.com/nhfddo, and I can see that there are following manuals and user guides related to the hybrid that I believe I should have been given (my car came with navigation):   2009 Civic Hybrid Navigation System Owner's Manual (English, Paper, 31SNC820)   2009 Civic Hybrid Owner's Manual (English, Paper, 31SNC630)   2009 Civic Hybrid Quick Start Guide (English, Paper, 31SNCQ30)   2009 Civic Hybrid Service History (English, Paper, 31SNCM30)   Did you receive all four of the above?   J Replies to this message: MsAdventure (Jul 23, 2009 1:42 pm) johngalt007 (Jul 24, 2009 3:45 am) MsAdventure (Jul 24, 2009 11:27 am)
#154 of 158 Re: Is it normal with my new Honda Civic Hybrid 2009? [johngalt007] by MsAdventure Jul 23, 2009 (1:42 pm)
Replying to: johngalt007 (Jul 15, 2009 10:56 am) Hi John,   I'm so sorry for the delayed response - I forgot to set myself email notifications! I did pay attention to driving at slower speeds two separate times. Once, after I first started the car it seemed to act slightly jerky. Second, after I'd driven for a while and that time, I didn't notice any jerkiness at all. Both times were at speeds 20-25 mph.   I did receive all 4 of those manuals as well as these add'l booklets:   2009 Warranties - 31SNCW30 Consumer Information - 31H06801   Hope that helps!!! MsAdventure Replies to this message: johngalt007 (Jul 24, 2009 3:45 am) MsAdventure (Jul 24, 2009 11:27 am)
#155 of 158 Low Mileage on 2009 Honda Civic Hybrid by frednjudik Jul 23, 2009 (5:09 pm)
New 2009 Honda Civic Hybrid purchased end of March, has 1900 miles. the MPG Indicator at the bottom dash display indicates 33 mpg. I have not reset any trip meter readings. We have combination city and highway. Outside Temps. 101 degrees, its summer in SW Calif.! The dealer tells me that the car needs a break-in period of at least 5,000 miles to begin to get the good gas mileage. The owners manual indicates 600 miles break-in. The Electric Motor kicks in at take off's from a dead stop, and accelerating above 3,000rpm. When coasting/free-wheeling, the EM is charging the battery. Has anyone else experienced low mileage on a new 2009 Honda Hybrid? Should I wait until the Odometer turns 5,000 miles, and then complain about low mpg? My wife and I are retired. We don't drive like teenagers anymore! I have not yet measured gallons divided into real miles yet, but will on the next tank fill. The very first tankful, I did, and it matched the MPG Indicator in the Dash. Any Ideas? I think the Dealer is Full of It! Replies to this message: johngalt007 (Jul 24, 2009 3:47 am)
#156 of 158 Re: Is it normal with my new Honda Civic Hybrid 2009? [MsAdventure] by johngalt007 Jul 24, 2009 (3:45 am)
Replying to: MsAdventure (Jul 23, 2009 1:42 pm) Thanks, MsAdventure. We all get busy from time to time. Thanks for taking the time to remember and reply.   I did call Honda last week, and complained about not receiving a single manuals from the dealership. The rep from Honda said something about the dealer communication. No word from anyone (Honda or dealer) yet. I am not sure what my options are if I don't get them!! Replies to this message: MsAdventure (Jul 24, 2009 11:27 am)
#157 of 158 Re: Low Mileage on 2009 Honda Civic Hybrid [frednjudik] by johngalt007 Jul 24, 2009 (3:47 am)
Replying to: frednjudik (Jul 23, 2009 5:09 pm) frednjudik, I bought a 2009 HCH a month ago, and my overall avg has been 37 only with a combination of city and highway driving. I have seen that it does worse during city driving. Last week I was driving in NYC, and my mpg dropped to 33.   At the moment since last 5 days with just suburbia driving. my mpg has stayed close to 35!! I am yet to see an EPA claimed 45 ever.
#158 of 158 Re: Is it normal with my new Honda Civic Hybrid 2009? [johngalt007] by MsAdventure Jul 24, 2009 (11:27 am)
Replying to: johngalt007 (Jul 24, 2009 3:45 am) Hi John,   That all sounds incredibly frustrating. I'm sorry you have to go through that hassle. Nothing like a bad experience to take away from the enjoyment of a new car. I would say at the very least, the dealer should offer to make copies for you of another set of manuals they have for the vehicle (never mind that what they *should* do is get you an actual set). I wonder if there's anything in your contract about what you're supposed to get with the vehicle and I wonder if the manuals are a line item on that? I thought I had my contract handy, but I can't seem to find it at the moment. Otherwise, I'd suggest starting a hunt on eBay for 2009 manuals. Good luck!   MsAdventure

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