2011 HONDA CIVIC COUPE maintenance

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Canadian DX-G model with M/T has the electric power steering (EPS) indicator (see page 62 ) next to the immobilizer system indicator.
The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Dif f erences f or Canadian models are noted in the text.
Instrument Panel
Inst rument s and Cont rols
DX,LX,EX,EX-L intheU.S.,andDX-G,SE,EX,EX-L inCanada
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(P.64)
: If equipped
SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR
(P.66)
LOW FUEL INDICATOR(P.66)
(P.64)
(P.59, 350)
(P.59, 349)
LOW OIL PRESSURE
INDICATOR (P.61)(P.64)
MAINTENANCE MINDER
INDICATORSUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
SYSTEM INDICATOR
CRUISE MAIN INDICATOR
(P.65)
(P.65)
HIGH BEAM INDICATOR
LIGHTS ON INDICATOR
SIDE AIRBAG OFF
INDICATOR
DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS
INDICATOR
VSA ACTIVATION INDICATOR
VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA)
SYSTEM INDICATOR
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM
INDICATOR
CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR
(P.59, 349)
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM
INDICATOR
SEAT BELT REMINDER
INDICATOR
TRUNK-OPEN INDICATOR
(P.65)
DOOR-OPEN INDICATOR
(P.65)
(P.60)
(P.64) (P.65) (P.60)
PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE
SYSTEM INDICATOR
(P.61)
(P.59)
(P.62, 291)
CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR
(P.60, 351)
(P.63)
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING
SYSTEM (TPMS) INDICATOR
LOW TIRE PRESSURE
INDICATOR (P.63)
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The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Dif f erences f or Canadian models are noted in the text.
Instrument Panel
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DOOR-OPEN INDICATOR
SEAT BELT REMINDER
INDICATOR
(P.59, 350) LOW FUEL INDICATOR (P.66)
SECURITY SYSTEM
INDICATOR (P.66)
CRUISE MAIN INDICATOR (P.64)
PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE
SYSTEM INDICATOR
(P.65)
SUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAINT SYSTEM
INDICATOR (P.60)
(P.60)
(P.64)
HIGH BEAM INDICATOR
LIGHTS ON INDICATOR
SIDE AIRBAG OFF
INDICATOR
VSA ACTIVATION INDICATOR
FOG LIGHT INDICATOR
DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS
INDICATOR
ELECTRIC POWER STEERING
(EPS) INDICATOR
LOW OIL PRESSURE
INDICATOR
CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR
(P.59, 349)
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (P.65)
(P.65)
(P.65)
(P.64)
(P.62)
(P.59, 349) CRUISE CONTROL
INDICATOR
(P.61)
MAINTENANCE MINDER INDICATOR
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM
INDICATOR
(P.62, 291)(P.64) (P.65)
TRUNK-OPEN INDICATOR
(P.65)
(P.59)
VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST
(VSA) SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.60, 351)
REV LIMIT INDICATOR (P.63)
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE
SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.61)
LOW TIRE PRESSURE INDICATOR (P.63)
TIRE PRESSURE
MONITORING SYSTEM
(TPMS) INDICATOR (P.63)If equipped
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If you turn the steering wheel to the
f ull lef t or right position repeatedly
while stopping or driving at very low
speed, you may f eel slightly harder
steering due to overheating of the
steering gearbox.
Continuously driving under those
conditions could damage the power
steering system.This indicator comes on f or a f ew
seconds when you turn the ignition
switch to the ON (II) position. It
remindsyouthatitistimetotake
your vehicle in f or scheduled
maintenance. The maintenance main
items and sub items will be displayed
in the information display. See page
f or more inf ormation on the
Maintenance Minder .
This indicator goes of f when your
dealer resets it after completing the
required maintenance service.
This indicator normally comes on
when you turn the ignition switch to
the ON (II) position and goes of f
af ter the engine starts. If it comes on
at any other time, there is a problem
in the electric power steering system.
If this happens, stop the vehicle in a
saf e place, and turn of f the engine.
Reset the system by restarting the
engine. The indicator will not turn
of f immediately. If it does not go of f
after driving a short distance, or
comes back on again while driving,
take the vehicle to your dealer to
have it checked. With the indicator
on, the EPS may be of f , making the
vehicle harder to steer.
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Instrument Panel Indicators
Electric Power Steering
(EPS) Indicator
Maintenance Minder
Indicator
Si and Canadian DX-G with manual
t ransmission models
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If equippedTo switch the information display
between the odometer, trip meter,
and outside temperature (if
equipped), and engine oil lif e and
maintenance service items, press the
SEL/RESET button repeatedly.
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INFORMATION
DISPLAY
TACHOMETER
TEMPERATURE GAUGE
SEL/RESET BUTTON
TRIP METER
ODOMETER/OUTSIDE
TEMPERATURE INDICATOR
U.S. model with A/T is shown. SPEEDOMETER
FUEL GAUGE
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The inf ormation display in the
instrument panel shows you the
engine oil lif e and maintenance
service items when the ignition
switch is in the ON (II) position. This
inf ormation helps to keep you aware
of the periodic maintenance your
vehicle needs f or continued trouble-
f ree driving. Ref er to page f or
more inf ormation.
If the system still detects a leak in
your vehicle’s evaporative emissions
system, the malf unction indicator
lamp (MIL) comes on. If the f uel f ill
cap was not already tightened, turn
the engine of f , and check or
retighten the f uel f ill cap until it
clicks at least once. The MIL should
go off after several days of normal
driving once the cap is tightened or
replaced. If the MIL does not go of f ,
have your vehicle inspected by a
dealer. For more inf ormation, see
page .
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Maintenance Minder
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Help assure your vehicle’s f uture
reliability and perf ormance by paying
extra attention to how you drive
during the f irst 600 miles (1,000 km).
During this period:Avoid full-throttle starts and rapid
acceleration.
You should also f ollow these
recommendations with an
overhauled or exchanged engine, or
when the brakes are replaced. Avoidhardbrakingforthefirst
200 miles (300 km).
Do not change the oil until the
scheduled maintenance time. Your vehicle is designed to operate
on unleaded gasoline with a pump
octane number of 87 or higher. Use
of a lower octane gasoline can cause
a persistent, heavy, metallic rapping
noise that can lead to engine damage.
Your vehicle is designed to operate
on premium unleaded gasoline with a
pump octane number of 91 or higher.
Useof aloweroctanegasolinecan
cause occasional metallic knocking
noises in the engine and will result in
decreased engine perf ormance. Use
of a gasoline with a pump octane
number less than 87 can lead to
engine damage.
Use of gasoline with these additives
may adversely af f ect perf ormance,
and cause the malfunction indicator
lamp on your instrument panel to
come on. If this happens, contact
your authorized dealer f or service.
In addition, in order to maintain good
perf ormance, f uel economy, and
emissions control, we strongly
recommend, in areas where it is
available, the use of gasoline that
does NOT contain manganese-based
f uel additives such as MMT.
We recommend using quality
gasolines containing detergent
additives that help prevent fuel
system and engine deposits.
You may hear a knocking noise from
the engine if you drive the vehicle at
low engine speed (below about 1,000
rpm) in a higher gear. To stop this,
raise the engine speed by shif ting to
a lower gear.
Break-in Period Fuel Recommendation
Break-in Period, Fuel Recommendation
A ll models except Si
Si model only
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Look at the coolant level in the
radiator reserve tank. Make sure it is
between the MAX and MIN lines. If
it is below the MIN line, seeon page f or
inf ormation on adding the proper
coolant. Refer to
on page f or inf ormation
about checking other items on your
vehicle.
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A dding
Engine Coolant Owner’s Maintenance
Checks
Engine Coolant Check
Service Station Procedures
Bef ore Driving
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RESERVE TANK
SiRESERVE TANK
MAX
MIN
MAX
MIN
DX, DX-G, LX, SE, EX, EX-L
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Aggressive driving (hard
acceleration and braking)
Excessive idling, accelerating and
braking in stop-and-go traf f ic
Cold engine operation (engines
aremoreefficientwhenwarmedup)
Driving with a heavy load or the
air conditioner running
Improperly inf lated tires
The f ollowing f actors can lower your
vehicle’s f uel economy:
A properly maintained vehicle
maximizes f uel economy. Poor
maintenance can signif icantly reduce
f uel economy. Always maintain your
vehicle according to the maintenance
messages displayed on the
inf ormation display (see
on page ).
For example: Rapid
acceleration, abrupt cornering,
and hard braking increase fuel
consumption.
Aerodynamic drag has a big ef f ect
on f uel economy at speeds above
45 mph (75 km/h). Reduce your
speed and you reduce the drag.
Trailers, car top carriers, roof
racks and bike racks are also big
contributors to increased drag.
If your vehicle has a
manual transmission, you can
boost your f uel economy by up
shif ting as early as possible.
Idling
results in 0 miles per gallon (0 kms
per liter).
An underinf lated tire increases
‘‘rolling resistance,’’ which reduces
f uel economy.
It puts a heavier
load on the engine, increasing f uel
consumption.
In
particular, a build-up of snow or
mud on your vehicle’s underside
adds weight and rolling resistance.
Frequent cleaning helps your f uel
economy.
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Fuel Economy
Fuel Economy Factors Use the recommended viscosity motor oil, displaying the A PI
Certif ication Seal (see page).
Improving Fuel Economy Owner’s
Maintenance Checks Drive moderately
Observe the speed limit
Always drive in the highest gear
possible
Avoid excessive idling
Maintain proper tire inf lation
A void carrying excess weight in
your vehicle
K eep your vehicle clean
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Vehicle Maint enance Drive Ef f icient ly
Bef ore Driving
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