2013 HONDA CIVIC check oil

Index
359Index
Index
AABS (Anti-lock Brake System).................. 243
Accessories and Modifications ................ 251
Accessory Power Sockets ......................... 139
Additives Coolant .................................................. 275
Engine Oil ............................................... 268
Washer ................................................... 281
Additives, Engine Oil ............................... 268
Adjusting
Armrest .................................................. 134
Front Seats.............................................. 127
Head Restraints ....................................... 130
Mirrors.................................................... 126
Rear Seats ............................................... 133
Steering Wheel ....................................... 125
Temperature ............................................. 84
Air Conditioning System (Climate Control System) ....................... 146
Changing the Mode................................ 147
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows........................................ 147
Dust and Pollen Filter .............................. 308
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode.... ............... 147
Sensor .................................................... 148
Using Automatic Climate Control............ 146
Air Conditioning System (Heating and Cooling System) ............... 142
Cooling................................................... 144
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows........................................ 145 Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 308
Heating ................................................... 143
Air Pressure ............................... 298, 347, 349
Airbags ........................................................ 37
Advanced Airbags ..................................... 43
After a Collision......................................... 40
Airbag Care ............................................... 49
Event Data Recorder .................................. 22
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 40
Indicator .............................................. 47, 69
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator .................. 48
Sensors...................................................... 37
Side Airbags .............................................. 44
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 46
AM/FM Radio .................................... 154, 159
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 243
Indicator .................................................... 69
Armrest ..................................................... 134
Audio Remote Controls ............................ 157
Audio System ............................................ 150
Adjusting the Sound ........................ 153, 158
Auxiliary Input Jack .................................. 151
Error Messages ........................................ 175
General Information ................................ 178
Internet Radio.......................................... 168
MP3/WMA ...................................... 155, 162
MP3/WMA/AAC ...................................... 170
Reactivating............................................. 152
Recommended CDs ................................. 178
Recommended Devices ............................ 180
Remote Controls ..................................... 157 Security Code .......................................... 152
Theft Protection ...................................... 152
USB Adapter Cable.................................. 151
USB Flash Drives ...................................... 180
Authorized Manuals ................................ 357
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................. 105
Customize ......................................... 91, 106
Automatic Lighting .................................. 119
Automatic Transmission ........................... 226
Creeping ................................................. 226
Fluid ........................................................ 277
Kickdown ................................................ 226
Operating the Shift Lever................... 16, 228
Shift Lever Does Not Move ...................... 334
Shifting ................................................... 227
Auxiliary Input Jack .................................. 151
Average Fuel Economy ........................ 80, 83
Average Speed ........................................... 83
BBattery...................................................... 306
Charging System Indicator................. 67, 337
Jump Starting .......................................... 331
Maintenance (Checking the Battery) ........ 306
Maintenance (Replacing) ......................... 307
Belts (Seat) .................................................. 30
Beverage Holders ..................................... 138
Bluetooth ® Audio ..................................... 173
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®..................... 181
Booster Seats (For Children) ...................... 61

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Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside................................... 101
Lockout Prevention System ..................... 102
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 300
Driving ...................................................... 213
Automatic Transmission .......................... 226
Braking ................................................... 241
Cruise Control ........................................ 233
Shifting Gear .................................. 227, 229
Starting the Engine ................................. 223
Dust and Pollen Filter .............................. 308EEco Assist System.......................................... 7
ECON Button ............................................ 232
Elapsed Time .............................................. 83
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System
Indicator ........................................... 71, 339
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............ 236
Emergency ................................................ 344
Emergency Trunk Opener ....................... 111
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ...... 353
Engine ....................................................... 350
Coolant .................................................. 275
Jump Starting ......................................... 331
Oil .......................................................... 268
Starting................................................... 223
Switch Buzzer ......................................... 117
Engine Coolant ........................................ 275
Adding to the Radiator ......... .................. 276 Adding to the Reserve Tank ..................... 275
High Temperature Indicator ....................... 69
Low Temperature Indicator ........................ 73
Overheating ............................................ 335
Engine Oil ................................................. 268
Adding .................................................... 271
Checking ................................................. 269
Displaying Oil Life ............................ 257, 261
Low Oil Pressure Indicator.................. 66, 337
Recommended Engine Oil........................ 268
EPS (Electric Power Steering) System ............................................... 71, 339
Exhaust Gas Hazard
(Carbon Monoxide) .................................. 62
Exterior Care (Cleaning) ........................... 311
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 126
FFeatures..................................................... 149
Filters
Dust and Pollen ....................................... 308
Oil ........................................................... 272
Flat Tire ..................................................... 315
Floor Mats ................................................. 310
Fluids Automatic Transmission........................... 277
Brake/Clutch............................................ 280
Engine Coolant........................................ 275
Manual Transmission ............................... 278
Windshield Washer.................................. 281 Fog Light Indicator
..................................... 72
Folding Down the Rear Seats .................. 133
Foot Brake ................................................ 242
Front Airbags (SRS) ..................................... 40
Front Seats ................................................ 127
Adjusting ................................................ 127
Fuel ...................................................... 17, 247
Economy ................................................. 250
Gauge ....................................................... 77
Instant Fuel Economy .......................... 77, 84
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 68
Range ................................................. 80, 83
Recommendation .................................... 247
Refueling................................................. 247
Fuel Economy ........................................... 250
Fuel Fill Cap ........................................ 17, 249
Message.................................................. 338
Fuel Fill Door ...................................... 17, 248
Fuses .......................................................... 341
Inspecting and Changing......................... 343
Locations......................................... 341, 342
GGasoline (Fuel) Economy ................................................. 250
Gauge ....................................................... 77
Information ............................................. 247
Instant Fuel Economy .......................... 77, 84
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 68
Refueling................................................. 247

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MP3............................................ 155, 162, 170NNumbers (Identification) .......................... 350OOdometer.............................................. 79, 82
Oil (Engine) ............................................... 268
Adding .................................................... 271
Checking ................................................. 269
Displaying Oil Life ............................ 257, 261
Low Oil Pressure Indicator .................. 66, 337
Recommended Engine Oil ........................ 268
Viscosity .................................................. 268
Opening/Closing
Hood ....................................................... 267
Moonroof ................................................ 116
Power Windows ...................................... 114
Trunk....................................................... 109
Outside Temperature Display .................... 84
Overheating .............................................. 335PPandora®................................................... 169
Panic Mode ............................................... 113
Parking ...................................................... 245
Parking Brake ............................................ 241
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator ............................................ 66, 339 Passenger Airbag Off Indicator
................. 48
Passing Indicators ..................................... 118
Power Windows ....................................... 114
Precautions While Driving ....................... 225
Rain ........................................................ 225
Pregnant Women ....................................... 35
Puncture (Tire) .................................. 315, 322
RRadiator.................................................... 276
Radio (AM/FM) ................................. 154, 159
Radio Data System (RDS) ......................... 161
Range .................................................... 80, 83
RDS (Radio Data System) ......................... 161
Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing) ....... 353
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button ..................................................... 124
Rear Seats (Folding Down) ...................... 133
Rearview Camera ..................................... 246
Rearview Mirror ....................................... 126
Refueling .................................................. 247
Fuel Gauge................................................ 77
Gasoline .................................. 247, 346, 348
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 68
Regulations ............................... 239, 300, 351
Remote Transmitter ................................. 101
Replacement Battery .................................................... 307
Bulbs ....................................................... 282
Fuses ............................................... 341, 342 Tires........................................................ 303
Wiper Blade Rubber ................................ 295
Reporting Safety Defects ......................... 352
Resetting a Trip Meter ......................... 79, 82
SSafe Driving................................................ 25
Safety Check ............................................... 29
Safety Labels .............................................. 63
Safety Message .......................................... 23
Seat Belts .................................................... 30
Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor ................. 34
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners ................. 32
Checking .................................................. 36
Fastening .................................................. 33
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt ................................................. 57
Pregnant Women...................................... 35
Reminder .................................................. 31
Warning Indicator ............................... 31, 68
Seat Heaters ............................................. 141
Seats .......................................................... 127
Adjusting ................................................ 127
Front Seats.............................................. 127
Rear Seats ............................................... 133
Seat Heaters ........................................... 141
Security System ........................................ 112
Immobilizer System Indicator..................... 73
Security System Alarm Indicator ................ 73

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Trunk......................................................... 109
Lid ........................................................... 109
Light Bulb ........................................ 346, 348
Turn Signals ............................................... 118
Indicators (Instrument Panel) ...................... 72UUnlocking the Doors ................................. 101
Unlocking the Front Doors from the Inside ........................................ 103
USB Adapter Cable ........................... 150, 151
USB Flash Drives ........................................ 180VValet Key................................................... 100
Vanity Mirrors ............................................... 5
Vehicle Identification Number ................. 350
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®).................. 236
Off Button ............................................... 237
Off Indicator .............................................. 70
System Indicator ........................................ 70
Viscosity (Oil) ............................. 268, 347, 349
VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist) .................. 236WWallpaper.................................................... 92
Warning and Information Messages ......... 75
Warning Indicator On/Blinking ................ 337
Warning Labels ........................................... 63 Warranties (Warranty Manual provided
separately) .............................................. 355
Watts ................................................. 346, 348
Wear Indicators (Tire) .............................. 302
Wheel Cover ............................................. 319
Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle) ........... 318
Window Washers ..................................... 122
Adding/Refilling Fluid .............................. 281
Switch ..................................................... 122
Windows (Opening and Closing) ............ 114
Windshield ................................................ 122
Cleaning ................................................. 312
Defrosting/Defogging ...................... 145, 147
Washer Fluid ........................................... 281
Wiper Blades ........................................... 295
Wipers and Washers................................ 122
Winter Tires .............................................. 305
Snow Tires .............................................. 305
Tire Chains .............................................. 305
Wipers and Washers ................................. 122
Checking and Replacing Wiper Blades ..... 295
WMA ......................................... 155, 162, 170
Worn Tires ................................................ 297