2013 HONDA CIVIC SEDAN maintenance

Contents
This 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 di scontinue or change specifications
or design at any time without notice and without incurring any
obligation.2 Safe Driving P. 25For Safe Driving P. 26 Seat Belts P. 30 Airbags P. 37
2Instrument Panel P. 65Indicators P. 66 Gauges and Displays P. 77
2Controls 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 MinderTM P. 257
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. 337
2Information P. 345Specifications P. 346 Identification Numbers P. 350
Emissions Testing P. 353 Warranty Coverages P. 355

Contents
Child Safety P. 50Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 62 Safety Labels P. 63
Opening and Closing the Trunk P. 109 Security Sy stem P. 112 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 114
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 117 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 126
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items P. 135 Heating and Cooling
* P. 142
Audio Error Messages P. 175 General Information on the Audio System P. 178
When Driving P. 223Braking P. 241 Parking Your Vehicle P. 245
Accessories and Modifications P. 251
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 265 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 282
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 297 Battery P. 306 Remote Transmitter Care* P. 307
Cleaning P. 309
Engine Does Not Start P. 330 Jump Starting P. 331 Shift Lever Does Not Move P. 334
Fuses P. 341 Emergency Towing P. 344
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 351 Reporting Safety Defects P. 352
Authorized Manuals P. 357 Customer Service Information P. 358
Quick Reference GuideP. 2
Safe DrivingP. 25
Instrument PanelP. 65
ControlsP. 97
FeaturesP. 149
DrivingP. 213
MaintenanceP. 253
Handling the UnexpectedP. 313
InformationP. 345
IndexP. 359

Visual Index
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Quick Reference Guide❙Maintenance Under the Hood (P 265)
❙Windshield Wipers (P 122, 295)
❙Tires (P 297, 315)
❙Fog Lights* (P 121, 286)
❙Door Lock/Unlock Control (P 101)
❙Power Door Mirrors (P 126)
❙Headlights (P 118, 282)
❙Front Turn Signal/Parking/Side Marker Lights (P 118, 289)
❙How to Refuel (P 248)
❙High-Mount Brake Light* (P 294)
❙Emergency Trunk Release Lever
(P 111)
❙Opening/Closing the Trunk (P 109)
❙Rearview Camera* (P 246)
❙Back-Up Lights (P 292)
❙Taillights (P 292)
❙Brake/Taillights (P 291)
❙Rear Turn Signal Lights (P 291)
❙Rear Side Marker Lights (P 291)

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Quick Reference Guide
Instrument Panel (P 65)
U. S.
Canada
System 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-Inform ation 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
Indicator2.4 ℓ engine models
Ambient Meter*
* Not available on all models

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Quick Reference Guide
Maintenance (P 253)
Under the Hood (P 265)
● Check engine oil, engine coolant, and windshield washer
fluid. Add when necessary.
● Check brake fluid and clutch fluid.
● Check the battery regularly.
aPull the hood release handle under the corner of the
dashboard.
bLocate the hood latch lever, pull the lever up, and lift up
the hood.
cWhen finished, clos e the hood and make su re it is firmly
locked in place.
Lights (P 282)
● Inspect all lights regularly.
Wiper Blades (P 295)
● Replace blades if they leave streaks
across the windshield.
Tires (P 297)
● Inspect tires and wheels regularly.
● Check tire pre ssures regularly.
● Install snow tires for winter
driving.

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uuFor Safe Driving uImportant Safety Precautions
Safe Driving
■Pay appropriate attention to the task of driving safely
Engaging in cell phone conversation or ot her activities that keep you from paying
close attention to the road, other vehicles, and pedestrian s could lead to a crash.
Remember, situations can change quickly, an d only you can decide when it is safe to
divert some attention away from driving.
■Control your speed
Excessive speed is a major fa ctor in crash injuries and deaths. Generally, the higher
the speed, the greater the risk, but serious injuries can also occur at lower speeds.
Never drive faster than is safe for curre nt conditions, regardless of the maximum
speed posted.
■Keep your vehicle in safe condition
Having a tire blowout or a mechanical failure can be extremely hazardous.
To reduce the possibility of such problems, check your tire pressures and condition
frequently, and perform all regularly scheduled maintenance.

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uuAirbags uAirbag Care
Safe Driving
Airbag Care
You do not need to, and should not, perform any maintenance on or replace any
airbag system components yourself. Ho wever, you should have your vehicle
inspected by a dealer in the following situations:
■When the airbags have deployed
If an airbag has inflated, the control unit and other related parts must be replaced.
Similarly, once an automatic seat belt te nsioner has been activated, it must be
replaced.
■When the vehicle has been in a moderate-to-severe collision
Even if the airbags did not inflate, have yo ur dealer inspect the following: the driver’s
seat position sensor, weight sensors in the passenger’s seat, front seat belt
tensioners, and each seat belt th at was worn during the crash.
■Do not remove or modify a front seat without consulting a dealer
This would likely disable the driver's seat po sition sensor or the weight sensors in the
passenger's seat. If it is necessary to remo ve or modify a front seat to accommodate
a person with disabilities, contact a Honda dealer, or for U.S. vehicles, American
Honda Automobile Customer Service at 800-999-1009 and for Canadian vehicles,
Honda Canada Customer Re lations at 888-9-HONDA-9.
1Airbag Care
We recommend against the use of salvaged airbag
system components, includi ng the airbag, tensioners,
sensors, and control unit.

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uuIndicators u
Instrument Panel
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage*
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 MinderTM P. 257—
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—
Indicator
Indicator
* Not available on all models