2011 HONDA CIVIC COUPE oil temperature

Your vehicle’s exhaust contains
carbon monoxide gas. Carbon
monoxide should not enter the
vehicle in normal driving if you
maintain your vehicle properly and
f ollow the inf ormation on this page.High levels of carbon monoxide can
collect rapidly in enclosed areas,
such as a garage. Do not run the
engine with the garage door closed.
Even with the door open, run the
engine only long enough to move the
vehicle out of the garage.With the trunk open, airf low can pull
exhaust gas into your vehicle’s
interior and create a hazardous
condition. If you must drive with the
trunk open, open all the windows and
set the heating and cooling system
as shown below.
If you must sit in your parked vehicle
with the engine running, even in an
unconf ined area, adjust the heating
and cooling system as f ollows:
Select the f resh air mode.
Select the mode.
Turn the f an on high speed.
Set the temperature control to a
comfortable setting.
Have the exhaust system inspected
f or leaks whenever:
The vehicle is raised f or an oil
change.
You notice a change in the sound
of the exhaust.
The vehicle was in a crash that
may have damaged the underside. 1.2.3.4.
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Carbon monoxide gas is toxic.
Breathing it can cause
unconsciousness and even killyou.
Avoid any enclosed areas or
activities that expose you to
carbon monoxide.
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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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If you do not perf orm the indicated
maintenance, negative distance
traveled is displayed and begins to
blink af ter the vehicle has been
driven 10 miles (10 km) or more.
When the remaining engine oil lif e is
0 percent, the engine oil lif e indicator
will blink. The display comes on
everytimeyouturntheignition
switch to the ON (II) position. The
Maintenance Minder indicator
( ) also comes on and remains
on in the instrument panel. When
you see this message, immediately
have the indicated maintenance done
by your dealer.
The maintenance item code or codes
indicate the main and sub items
required at the time of the oil change
(see page ).
You can switch the display to the
odometer, the trip meter, and the
outside temperature indicator (if
equipped) by pushing the SEL/
RESET button on the dashboard
repeatedly.
Whentheengineoillifeis15to1
percent, the Maintenance Minder
indicator ( ) comes on every
time you turn the ignition switch to
the ON (II) position, then it goes out
if you switch the inf ormation display.
When you see this message, have
the indicated maintenance
perf ormed by your dealer as soon as
possible.
Immediately have the indicated
maintenance done by your dealer.
Negative distance traveled means
your vehicle has passed the
maintenance required point.
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Maintenance Minder
Maint enance
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NEGATIVE DISTANCE TRAVELED
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Your dealer will reset the display
af ter completing the required
maintenance service. You will see
‘‘OIL LIFE 100%’’ on the inf ormation
display the next time you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position.
If maintenance service is done by
someone other than your dealer,
reset the Maintenance Minder as
f ollows:Turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position.
Press the SEL/RESET button
repeatedly until the engine oil lif e
indicator is displayed.
All maintenance items displayed on
the inf ormation display are in code.
For an explanation of these
maintenance codes, see page .
You can change the inf ormation
display f rom the engine oil lif e
display to the odometer, the trip
meter, or the outside temperature (if
equipped) every time you press and
release the SEL/RESET button.
When the engine oil lif e is 0 percent
or negative distance traveled, the
Maintenance Minder indicator
( )remainsonevenif you
change the inf ormation display.
Immediately have the service
perf ormed, and make sure to reset
the display as described as f ollows.
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2.
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Maintenance Minder
Resetting the Engine Oil Lif e
Display
Maintenance Main Items and Sub
Items
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MAINTENANCE MAIN ITEM
MAINTENANCE SUB ITEM
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µYour vehicle does not require any oil
additives. Additives may adversely
af f ect the engine or transmission
perf ormance and durability.
An oil with a viscosity of 5W-30 is
pref erred f or improved f uel economy
and year-round protection in your
vehicle. You may use a 10W-30 oil if
the temperature in your area never
goes below 20°F ( 7°C).
Make sure the API Certif ication Seal
says ‘‘For Gasoline Engines.’’
The oil viscosity or weight is
provided on the container’s label.
5W-20 oil is f ormulated f or year-
round protection of your vehicle, to
improve cold weather starting and
f uel economy.
Honda Motor Oil is the pref erred
5W-20 lubricant f or your vehicle. You may use a synthetic motor oil if
it meets the same requirements
given f or a conventional motor oil: it
displays the API Certif ication Seal,
and it is the proper weight. You must
f ollow the oil and f ilter change
intervals shown on the information
display.
Synthetic Oil
Engine Oil A dditives
Si model:
DX,DX-G,LX,SE,EX,and
EX-L models:
A dding Engine Oil
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Ambient Temperature
Ambient Temperature
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Open the hood, and remove the
engine oil f ill cap. Remove the oil
drain bolt and washer f rom the
bottom of the engine. Drain the oil
into an appropriate container.
Always change the oil and f ilter
according to the maintenance
messages shown on the inf ormation
display. The oil and f ilter collect
contaminants that can damage your
engine if they are not removed
regularly.
Run the engine until it reaches
normal operating temperature,
then shut it off.
Changing the oil and f ilter requires
special tools and access f rom
underneath the vehicle. The vehicle
should be raised on a service station-
type hydraulic lif t f or this service.
Unless you have the knowledge and
proper equipment, you should have
this maintenance done by a skilled
technician.
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2.
Changing the Engine Oil and Filter
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DRAIN BOLT
WASHER
SiWASHER DRAIN BOLT
DX, DX-G, LX, SE, EX, EX-L
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Check the f luid level with the
transmission at normal operating
temperature and the vehicle sitting
on level ground. Remove the
transmission f iller bolt, and caref ully
f eel inside the bolt hole with your
f inger. The f luid level should be up
to the edge of the bolt hole. If it is
not, add Honda Manual
Transmission Fluid (MTF) until it
starts to run out of the hole. Reinstall
the f iller bolt, and tighten it securely.
The transmission should be drained
and ref illed with new f luid according
to the Maintenance Minder (see
page ).
If you are not sure how to add f luid,
contact your dealer.
If Honda MTF is not available, you
may use an SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40
viscosity motor oil with the API
Certif ication Seal that says ‘‘FOR
GASOLINE ENGINES’’ as a
temporary replacement. However,
motor oil does not contain the proper
additives, and continued use can
cause stif f er shif ting. Replace as
soon as it is convenient.
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Manual Transmission Fluid
A ut omat ic T ransmission Fluid, Manual T ransmission Fluid
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FILLER BOLT
Correct Level Correct Level
Si FILLER BOLT
DX, DX-G, LX, SE, EX, EX-LTM
Use only Honda ATF DW-1 (automatic
transmission f luid). Do not mix with
other transmission f luids.
Using transmission f luid other than
Honda ATF DW-1 may cause
deterioration in transmission operation
and durability, and could result in
damage to the transmission.
Damage resulting f rom the use of
transmission f luid other than Honda
ATF DW-1 is not covered by the Honda
new vehicle warranty.
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 52
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Carrying Cargo . 263
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CAUTION, Explanation of . iii
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CD Care . 216
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CD Changer . 139, 179
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CD Changer Error Messages . 141
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CD Player . 134, 172
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Ceiling Light . 114
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Certif ication Label . 362
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Chains . 331
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Changing a Flat Tire . 339
Changing Oil
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How to . 302
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When to . 291
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Charging System Indicator . 59, 349
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Check Fuel Cap Message . 70
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 269
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Child Saf ety . 33
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Booster Seats . 49
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Child Seats . 40
Important Saf ety
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Reminders . 33, 36
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Inf ants . 38
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Large Children . 48
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LATCH . 42
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Risks with Airbags . 34 .............................
Small Children . 39
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Tether . 46
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Warning Labels . 53
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Where Should a Child Sit? . 34
Child Seats ......................................
Installing . 41
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LATCH . 42
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Selecting . 40
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Tether Anchorage Points . 46
Cleaning ...................................
Seat Belts . 319
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Clock . 222
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Clutch Fluid . 311
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CO in the Exhaust . 373
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Coat Hook . 112
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Cold Weather, Starting in . 270
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Compact Spare Tire . 338
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Console Compartment . 111
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Consumer Inf ormation . 380
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Controls, Instruments and . 55
Coolant
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Adding . 304
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Checking . 257
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Proper Solution . 304
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Temperature Gauge . 70 Crankcase Emissions Control
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System . 373
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Cruise Control Indicator . 64
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Cruise Control Operation . 224
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Cup Holders . 111
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Customer Service Inf ormation . 380
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DANGER, Explanation of . iii
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Dashboard . 3, 56
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Daytime Running Lights . 75
Daytime Running Lights
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Indicator . 65
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Dead Battery . 345
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 382
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Def ogger, Rear Window . 77
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Def rosting the Windows . 122
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Dimensions . 364
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Dimming the Headlights . 74
Dipstick
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Automatic Transmission . 308
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Engine Oil . 255
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Directional Signals . 74
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 279
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Disc Care . 216
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