2013 HONDA CIVIC Maintenance minder

ContentsThis owner’s manual should be considered a permanent part of the
vehicle and should remain with the vehicle when it is sold.
This owner’s manual covers all models of your vehicle. You may find
descriptions of equipment and features that are not on your
particular model.
Images throughout this owner’s manual (including the front cover)
represent features and equipment that are available on some, but
not all, models. Your particular model may not have some of these
features.
This owner’s manual is for vehicles sold in the United States and
Canada.
The information and specifications included in this publication were
in effect at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change specifications
or design at any time without notice and without incurring any
obligation.
2Safe Driving P. 25For Safe Driving P. 26 Seat Belts P. 30 Airbags P. 372Instrument Panel P. 65Indicators P. 66 Gauges and Displays P. 772Controls P. 97Setting the Clock P. 98 Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 99
Opening and Closing the Moonroof
* P. 116
Adjusting the Seats P. 127
Climate Control System
* P. 146
2 Features P. 149Audio System P. 150 Audio System Basic Operation P. 153, 156
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®
* P. 181
2Driving P. 213Before Driving P. 214 Towing a Trailer P. 219
Rearview Camera
* P. 246 Refueling P. 247 Fuel Economy P. 250
2Maintenance P. 253Before Performing Maintenance P. 254 Maintenance Minder
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Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 295
Heating and Cooling System
*/Climate Control System
* Maintenance P. 308
2 Handling the Unexpected P. 313Tools P. 314 If a Tire Goes Flat P. 315
Overheating P. 335 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 3372Information P. 345Specifications P. 346 Identification Numbers P. 350
Emissions Testing P. 353 Warranty Coverages P. 355

9Quick Reference Guide
Instrument Panel
(P 65)
U. S.CanadaSystem Indicators
Malfunction
Indicator Lamp
Low Oil Pressure
Indicator
Charging System
Indicator
Anti-lock Brake
System (ABS)
Indicator
Vehicle Stability
Assist (VSA ®) System
Indicator
VSA ® OFF Indicator
Low Tire Pressure/
TPMS Indicator
*
Electric Power
Steering (EPS)
Indicator
Lights Reminders
Lights On Indicator
High Beam IndicatorFog Light Indicator
*
Immobilizer System
Indicator Seat Belt Reminder
Indicator
System Indicators
CRUISE CONTROL
Indicator
*
System Message
Indicator
*
Parking Brake
and Brake System
IndicatorSupplemental
Restraint System
Indicator
Door Open Indicator CRUISE MAIN
Indicator
*
Tachometer Instant Fuel
Economy Gauge
*
Speedometer
Fuel Gauge
Security System
Alarm Indicator
*
Shift Lever Position Indicator
*
Low Fuel Indicator
Gauges
(P 77)
/Information Display
* (P 79)
/
intelligent Multi-Information Display (i-MID)
* (P 81)
/System Indicators
(P 66)
Trunk Open Indicator
ECON Mode Indicator
*
Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators
High Temperature
Indicator
Low Temperature
Indicator
Maintenance Minder
Indicator
*
Daytime Running
Lights Indicator
*
Washer Level
Indicator
*
i-VTEC
Indicator
Rev
Indicator
2.4 ℓ engine models
Ambient Meter
*
* Not available on all models

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uuIndicators u
Instrument Panel
Indicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
Message
*
ECON Mode
Indicator
*
●Comes on when you turn the
ignition switch to ON
(w, and goes
off when the engine starts.
●Comes on when you press the
ECON button.
2ECON Button
* P. 232
CRUISE MAIN
Indicator
*
●Comes on when you press the
CRUISE button.
2Cruise Control * P. 233
—
CRUISE
CONTROL
Indicator
*
●Comes on if you have set a speed for
cruise control.
2 Cruise Control * P. 233
—
Washer Level
Indicator
*
●Comes on when the washer fluid is
low.
●Refill the washer fluid.
2Refilling Window Washer Fluid
P. 281
—
Maintenance
Minder Indicator
*●Comes on when the scheduled
maintenance is due soon.
2 Maintenance Minder
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—
i-VTEC Indicator
*●Comes on when the i-VTEC system
switches the low RPM cams to the
high RPM cams.
●When the i-VTEC indicator comes on,
the rev indicator begins to come on
simultaneously.
2 i-VTEC indicator P. 78
—
Rev Indicators
*
●Come on when the tachometer
reading approaches the red zone.
2Rev indicators P. 78
—
IndicatorIndicator* Not available on all models

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uuIndicators uintelligent Multi-Information Display (i-MID) Warning and Information Messages
*
Instrument Panel
Message
Condition
Explanation
●Appears when the scheduled maintenance is due soon.●Consequently, SERVICE DUE NOW and SERVICE
PAST DUE follow.
2Maintenance Minder Messages on the i-MID P. 262
●Appears when you open the driver's door while the
ignition key is in ACCESSORY
(q.
●Turn the ignition switch to LOCK
(0, then remove the
key.
●Appears when you open the driver's door while the
ignition key is in LOCK
(0.
●Remove the key from the ignition switch.

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uuGauges and Displays uInformation Display
*
Instrument Panel
Shows the estimated average fuel economy of each trip meter in mpg or l/100 km.
The display is updated at set intervals. When a trip meter is reset, the average fuel
economy is also reset.
Shows the remaining oil life and Maintenance Minder
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Shows the estimated distance you can travel on the remaining fuel. This distance is
estimated from the fuel economy of your trips in the past.
Appears when the fuel fill cap is loose or is not installed.2Check/Tighten Fuel Cap Message P. 338■Average Fuel Economy■Engine Oil Life■Range■Check Fuel Cap

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uuGauges and Displays uintelligent Multi-Info rmation Display (i-MID)
*
Instrument Panel
Shows the estimated average fuel economy of each trip meter in mpg or l/100 km.
The display is updated at set intervals. When a trip meter is reset, the average fuel
economy is also reset.
Shows the estimated distance you can travel on the remaining fuel. This distance is
estimated from the fuel economy of your trips in the past.
Shows the time elapsed since the last time Trip A or Trip B was reset.
Shows the average speed in mph or km/h since the last time Trip A or Trip B was
reset.
Shows the remaining oil life and Maintenance Minder
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2Maintenance Minder
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■Average Fuel Economy■Range■Elapsed Time■Average Speed■Engine Oil Life
1Average Fuel Economy
You can change when to reset the average fuel
economy.
2 Customized Features P. 85
You can choose an item to be displayed in the fuel
consumption screen. Average fuel economy, range,
elapsed time, or average speed can be selected. 2 Customized Features P. 85
2 Switching the Display P. 812.4 ℓ engine models1Range
You can choose an item to be displayed in the fuel
consumption screen. Range, elapsed time, or average
speed can be selected.
2 Customized Features P. 85
2 Switching the Display P. 811.8 ℓ engine models

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uuGauges and Displays uintelligent Multi-Information Display (i-MID)
*
Instrument Panel
■List of customizable options
*1: Default Setting Setup Group Customizable Features Description Selectable settingsVehicle
Information
Maintenance info
Resets the Maintenance Minder
TM.
No
/Yes
Odometer/
Trip Meter Trip Meter Reset
Resets the trip meter. Trip A/Trip B
Select Trip/Odometer Switches between odometer, trip meter A, and trip
meter B. ODO
*1/
Trip A /Trip B
Adjust Clock
Sets time display 12 hour or 24 hour and adjust the time.
12 h
*1/24 h

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Maintenance
This chapter discusses basic maintenance.
Before Performing MaintenanceInspection and Maintenance ............ 254Safety When Performing Maintenance..... 255Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service ........................................... 256
Maintenance Minder
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Maintenance Under the Hood
Maintenance Items Under the Hood ..... 265Opening the Hood ........................... 267
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 268
Oil Check ......................................... 269
Adding Engine Oil ............................ 271Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter ..... 272
Engine Coolant ................................ 275
Transmission Fluid ............................ 277
Brake/Clutch Fluid ............................ 280
Refilling Window Washer Fluid......... 281
Replacing Light Bulbs ....................... 282Checking and Maintaining Wiper
Blades .......................................... 295Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires ................................. 297Tire and Loading Information Label ...... 298Tire Labeling .................................... 298DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles)....... 300Wear Indicators................................ 302 Tire Service Life ................................ 302
Tire and Wheel Replacement ........... 303
Tire Rotation .................................... 304
Winter Tires ..................................... 305
Battery ............................................... 306
Remote Transmitter Care
*
Replacing the Button Battery ........... 307
Heating and Cooling System
*/Climate
Control System
* Maintenance ....... 308
Cleaning
Interior Care .................................... 309
Exterior Care.................................... 311
* Not available on all models