Page 10 of Honda 06 Civic Sedan Hybrid by Honda Motors
The Civic Hybrids lightweight, low-friction 4-cylinder engine
features torque-enhancing i-VTEC and a dual-point sequential
ignition system that fires two spark plugs per cylinder. The
engine is mated to a powerful DC electric motor thats less
than 2.5" wide. Power for the motor is stored in a battery
pack behind the rear seat. The pack is only about 8" thick,
leaving plenty of room in the trunk. And to provide you the
assurance of long life, the Civic Hybrids IMA battery pack
comes with an 8-year/80,000-mile limited battery warranty. 6
HYBRID TECHNOLOGY
The Civic Hybrids engine usually
uses the IMA Systems motor to
start. If the IMA battery-pack charge
is low or if its very cold outside, the
system has a separate battery and
starter motor to back it up.
Any time the engine needs a burst
of power like while accelerating,
passing or climbing hills the IMA
Systems electric motor can add its
torque automatically to the engines
to give instant, ample response.
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