2013 HONDA CIVIC sensor

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uuBefore Driving uDriving Preparation
Driving
• Be sure items placed on the floor behind the front seats cannot roll under the
seats.
u They can interfere with the driver's ability to operate the pedals, the operation
of the seats, or the operation of the sensors under the seats.
• Everyone in the vehicle must fasten their seat belt.
2 Fastening a Seat Belt P. 33
•Make sure that the indicators in the instrument panel come on when you start the
vehicle, and go off soon after.
u Always have a dealer check the vehicle if a problem is indicated.
2 Indicators P. 66

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Handling the Unexpected
If a Tire Goes FlatChanging a Flat TireIf a tire goes flat while driving, grasp the steering wheel firmly, and brake gradually
to reduce speed. Then, stop in a safe place. Replace the flat tire with a compact
spare tire. Go to a dealer as soon as possible to have the full-size tire repaired or
replaced.
1.Park the vehicle on firm, level, and non-slippery surface and apply the parking
brake.
2. Put the shift lever in
(P.
2. Put the shift lever in (R.
3. Turn on the hazard warning lights and turn the ignition switch to LOCK
(0.
Models with compact spare tire
1Changing a Flat Tire
Periodically check the tire pressure of the compact
spare. It should be set to the specified pressure.
Specified Pressure: 60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm
2)
When driving with the compact spare tire, keep the
vehicle speed under 50 mph (80 km/h). Replace with
a full-size tire as soon as possible.
The compact spare tire and wheel in your vehicle are
specifically for this model.
Do not use them with another vehicle.
Do not use another type of compact spare tire or
wheel with your vehicle.
Do not mount tire chains on a compact spare tire.
If a chain-mounted front tire goes flat, remove one of
the full-size rear tires and replace it with the compact
spare tire. Remove the flat front tire and replace it
with the full-size tire that was removed from the rear.
Mount the tire chains on the front tire.
Do not use a puncture-repairing agent on a flat tire,
as it can damage the tire pressure sensor.
U.S. models
Automatic transmission modelsManual transmission modelsAll models

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uuIf a Tire Goes Flat uChanging a Flat Tire
Handling the Unexpected
If you replace a flat tire with the spare tire, the low tire pressure/TPMS indicator
comes on while you are driving. After driving for a few miles (kilometers), the
indicator will start blinking for a short time and then stay on. CHECK TPMS
SYSTEM appears on the i-MID, but this is normal.
If you replace the tire with a specified regular tire, the warning message on the i-MID
and the low tire pressure/TPMS indicator will go off after a few miles (kilometers).■TPMS and the Spare TireU.S. models
1 TPMS and the Spare Tire
The system cannot monitor the pressure of the spare
tire. Manually check the spare tire pressure to be sure
that it is correct.
Use TPMS specific wheels. Each is equipped with a
tire pressure sensor mounted inside the tire behind
the valve stem.

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uuIf a Tire Goes Flat uTemporarily Repairing a Flat Tire
Handling the Unexpected
Temporarily Repairing a Flat TireThis vehicle is not equipped with a spare tire. If the tire has a large cut or is otherwise
severely damaged, you will need to have the vehicle towed. If the tire only has a
small puncture, from a nail for instance, you can use the temporary tire repair kit so
that you can drive to the nearest service station for a more permanent repair.
If a tire goes flat while driving, grasp the steering wheel firmly, and brake gradually
to reduce speed. Then stop in a safe place.
1. Park the vehicle on firm, level, and non-slippery surface and apply the parking
brake.
2. Put the shift lever in
(P.
3. Turn on the hazard warning lights and turn the ignition switch to LOCK
(0.
u When towing a trailer, unhitch the trailer.
■Getting Ready to Temporarily Repair the Flat TireModels with tire repair kit
1Temporarily Repairing a Flat Tire
The kit should not be used in the following situations.
Instead, contact a dealer or a roadside assistant to
have the vehicle towed.•The tire sealant has expired.•More than two tires are punctured.•The puncture or cut is larger than 3/16 inch (4mm).•The tire side wall is damaged or the puncture is
outside the tire contact area.•Damage has been caused by driving with the tire
extremely under inflated.•The tire bead is no longer seated.•The rim is damaged.
Do not remove a nail or screw that punctured the
tire. If you remove it from the tire, you may not be
able to repair the puncture using the kit.NOTICEDo not use a puncture-repairing agent other than the
one provided in the kit that came with your vehicle. If
a different agent is used, you may permanently
damage the tire pressure sensor.
When the puncture is:
Kit Use
Smaller than 3/16 inch (4 mm)
Yes
Larger than 3/16 inch (4 mm)
No
Contact
Area
Instruction
Manual
Air Only Hose (Black) Speed Restriction Label Repair Notification Label
Pressure Relief
Button Inflator Switch
Selector Switch
SEALANT/AIR side Sealant/Air Hose (Clear) AIR ONLY side
Power Plug
Pressure Gauge
Tire Sealant
Expiration Date

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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Brake System............................................. 241
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ................... 243
Brake Assist System ................................. 244
Fluid ........................................................ 280
Foot Brake ............................................... 242
Indicator ............................................ 66, 339
Parking Brake .......................................... 241
Brightness Control (Instrument Panel) .... 123
Bulb Replacement ..................................... 282
Brake/Taillights, Rear Turn Signal Lights and
Rear Side Marker Lights ......................... 291
Fog Lights ................................................ 286
Front Turn Signal/Parking/Side Marker
Lights..................................................... 289
Headlights ............................................... 282
High-Mount Brake Light .......................... 294
Rear License Plate Lights .......................... 293
Taillights and Back-Up Lights ................... 292
Bulb Specifications ............................ 346, 348CCarbon Monoxide Gas ................................ 62
Carrying Cargo .................................. 215, 217
CD Player ........................................... 155, 162
Center Pocket ............................................ 137
Certification Label .................................... 350
Changing Bulbs ......................................... 282
Charging System Indicator ................. 67, 337
Child Safety ................................................. 50
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 104 Emergency Trunk Opener ........................ 111
Child Seat .................................................... 50
Booster Seats ............................................ 61
Child Seat for Infants................................. 52
Child Seat for Small Children ..................... 53
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt .................................................. 57
Larger Children ......................................... 60
Rear-facing Child Seat ............................... 52
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 54
Using a Tether ........................................... 59
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 104
Cleaning the Exterior ............................... 311
Cleaning the Interior ................................ 309
Climate Control System ............................ 146
Changing the Mode ................................ 146
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ........................................ 147
Dust and Pollen Filter............................... 308
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode ..... .............. 147
Sensors ................................................... 148
Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 146
Clock ............................................................ 98
Clutch Fluid ............................................... 280
Coat Hook ................................................. 140
Compact Spare Tire .................. 315, 347, 349
Console Compartment ............................. 136
Controls ....................................................... 97
Coolant (Engine) ...................................... 275
Adding to the Radiator ......... ............... .... 276
Adding to the Reserve Tank..................... 275 High Temperature Indicator ...................... 69
Low Temperature Indicator ....................... 73
Overheating ............................................ 335
Creeping (Automatic Transmission) ........ 226
Cruise Control .......................................... 233
Indicator ................................................... 74
Cup Holders .............................................. 138
Customer Service Information ................ 358
Customized Features ................................. 85
DDaytime Running Lights .......................... 121
Dead Battery ............................................ 331
Defrosting the Windshield
and Windows ................................. 145, 147
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ............... 351
Dimming
Headlights .............................................. 118
Rearview Mirror ...................................... 126
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................ 269
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) ............. 118
Display/Information Button ...................... 81
Door Mirrors ............................................. 126
Doors .......................................................... 99
Auto Door Locking.................................. 105
Auto Door Unlocking .............................. 105
Door Open Indicator ........................... 29, 70
Keys.......................................................... 99
Locking/Unlocking the Doors
from the Inside...................................... 103

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Select Lever................................ 16, 227, 229
Operation ................................. 16, 228, 229
Releasing ................................................ 334
Won’t Move ........................................... 334
Select/Reset Knob ................................ 79, 82
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 54
Selector Knob (Audio) ............................. 156
Setting the Clock ........................................ 98
Shift Lever .................................. 16, 227, 229
Shift Lever Position Indicator ............ 67, 228
Shifting (Transmission) .................... 227, 229
Shoulder Anchor ........................................ 34
Side Airbags ............................................... 44
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 46
SMS Text Message ............................ 193, 207
Snow Tires ................................................ 305
Spare Tire ................................. 315, 347, 349
Spark Plugs ....................................... 346, 348
Specifications ........................................... 346
Specified Fuel ........................... 247, 346, 348
Speedometer .............................................. 77
SRS Airbags (Airbags) ................................ 40
Starting the Engine .................................. 223
Does Not Start ........................................ 330
Engine Switch Buzzer .............................. 117
Jump Starting ......................................... 331
Steering Wheel ........................................ 125
Adjusting ................................................ 125
Stopping ................................................... 245
Summer Tires ............................................ 305
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ....... 40Switches
(Around the Steering Wheel) ........ 2, 3, 117
System Message Indicator .......................... 72
TTachometer................................................. 77
Temperature High Temperature Indicator ....................... 69
Low Temperature Indicator ........................ 73
Outside Temperature Display ..................... 84
Temperature Sensor ................................... 84
Text Message .................................... 193, 207
Time (Setting) ............................................. 98
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) ..................................................... 238
Indicator ............................................ 71, 340
Tire Repair Kit ........................................... 322
Tires ........................................................... 297
Air Pressure ............................. 298, 347, 349
Checking and Maintaining....................... 297
Inspection................................................ 297
Labeling .................................................. 298
Puncture (Flat Tire)................................... 315
Regulations ............................................. 300
Rotation .................................................. 304
Spare Tire ................................ 315, 347, 349
Summer .................................................. 305
Tire Chains .............................................. 305
Tire Repair Kit .......................................... 322
Wear Indicators ....................................... 302 Winter..................................................... 305
Tools .......................................................... 314
Towing a Trailer ....................................... 219
Equipment and Accessories ..................... 220
Load Limits .............................................. 219
Towing Your Vehicle ................................ 222
Emergency .............................................. 344
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) ........ 238
Indicator............................................ 71, 340
Transmission ..................................... 227, 229
Automatic ............................................... 227
Fluid ................................................ 277, 278
Manual ................................................... 229
Number................................................... 350
Shift Lever Position Indicator.............. 67, 228
Trip Meter ............................................. 79, 82
Troubleshooting ....................................... 313
Blown Fuse...................................... 341, 342
Brake Pedal Vibrates .................................. 20
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door.......... 21
Emergency Towing .................................. 344
Engine Won’t Start .................................. 330
Noise When Braking .................................. 21
Overheating ............................................ 335
Premium Gasoline ........................... 247, 348
Puncture/Flat Tire ............................ 315, 322
Rear Door Won’t Open...................... 20, 104
Select Lever Won’t Move ......................... 334
Warning Indicators .................................... 66