2013 HONDA CIVIC SEDAN check transmission fluid

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uuIndicator, Coming On/Blinking uIf the Brake System Indicator Comes On
Handling the Unexpected
If the Brake System Indicator Comes On
■Reasons for the indicator to come on
• The brake fluid is low.
• There is a malfunction in the brake system.
■What to do when the indicator comes on while driving
Press the brake pedal lightly to check pedal pressure.
• If normal, check the brake fluid level the next time you stop.
• If abnormal, take immediate action. If necessary, downshift the
transmission to slow the vehicle using engine braking.
If the EPS System Indicator Comes On
■Reasons for the indicator to come on
• Comes on when there is a problem with the EPS system.
• If you depress the accelerator pedal repeatedly to increase the engine
speed while the engine is idlin g, the indicator comes on, and
sometimes the steering wheel becomes harder to operate.
■What to do when the indicator comes on
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and restart the engine.
If the indicator comes on and stays on, immediately have your vehicle
inspected by a dealer.
1 If the Brake System Indicator Comes On
Have your vehicle repaired immediately.
It is dangerous to drive with low brake fluid. If there
is no resistance from the brake pedal, stop
immediately in a safe plac e. If necessary downshift
the gears.
If the brake system indicator and ABS indicator come
on simultaneously, the electronic brake distribution
system is not working. This can result in vehicle
instability under sudden braking.
Have your vehicle inspected by a dealer immediately.U.S.
Canada
1 If the EPS System Indicator Comes On
NOTICEIf you repeatedly turn the steering wheel at an
extremely low speed, or hold the steering wheel on
the full left or right position for a while, the system
heats up. The system goes into a protective mode,
and limits its performance. The steering wheel
becomes harder and harder to operate. Once the
system cools down, the EPS system is restored.
Repeated operation unde r these conditions can
eventually damage the system.

Index
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Index
Index
A
ABS (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 Mo de................... 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 Brak e 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
B
Battery...................................................... 306
Charging System Indicato r................. 67, 337
Jump Starting .......................................... 331
Maintenance (Checking th e 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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Index
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 Po llen Filter.............................. 308
E
Eco 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
F
Features..................................................... 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 th e 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
G
Gasoline (Fuel) Economy ..................... ............................ 250
Gauge ....................................................... 77
Information ............................................. 247
Instant Fuel Economy ..... ..................... 77, 84
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 68
Refueling................................................. 247

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Index
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
T
Tachometer................................................. 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 Indi cator.............. 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