2013 HONDA CIVIC SEDAN battery replacement

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Maintenance
This chapter discusses basic maintenance.
Before Performing MaintenanceInspection and Maintenance ............ 254
Safety When Performing Maintenance..... 255Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service ........................................... 256
Maintenance Minder
TM..................... 257
Maintenance Under the Hood
Maintenance Items Under the Hood ..... 265Opening the Hood ........................... 267
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 268
Oil Check ......................................... 269
Adding Engine Oil ............................ 271
Changing 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 ....................... 282
Checking and Maintaining Wiper
Blades .......................................... 295
Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires ................................. 297
Tire 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

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Maintenance
Remote Transmitter Care*
Replacing the Button Battery
If the indicator does not come on when the button is pressed, replace the battery.
1. Unscrew the cover wi th a small Phillips-
head screwdriver. Pr ess a button to pry
open the transmitter.
2. Open the keypad.
u Separate the inner cover from the
keypad by releasing the two tabs on the
cover.
3. Make sure to replace the battery with the
correct polarity.1Replacing the Button Battery
NOTICEAn improperly disposed of battery can damage the
environment. Always conf irm local regulations for
battery disposal.
Replacement batteries are commercially available or
at a dealer.
Keypad
Screw
Battery type: CR1616
Battery
Tab
* Not available on all models

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uuWarranty Coverages u
Information
Replacement Battery Limited Warranty – provides prorated coverage for a
replacement battery purchased from a dealer.
Replacement Muffler Lifetime Limited Warranty – provides coverage for as
long as the purchaser of the muffler owns the vehicle.
Restrictions and exclusions apply to al l these warranties. Please read the Honda
warranty information booklet that came with your vehicle for precise information on
warranty coverages. Your vehi cle’s original tires are covered by their manufacturer.
Tire warranty information is in a separate booklet.
■Canadian Owners
Please refer to the warranty manual that came with your vehicle.

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Index
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 Ligh ts ................... 292
Bulb Specifications ............................ 346, 348
C
Carbon 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
D
Daytime 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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Index
Information.............................................. 345
Information Display ................................... 79
Instant Fuel Economy .......................... 77, 84
Instrument Panel ........................................ 65
Brightness Control .................................. 123
intelligent Multi-Information Display (i-MID) ....................................................... 81
Interior Lights ........................................... 135
Interior Rearview Mirror ......................... 126
i-VTEC and REV Indicators ......................... 78
J
Jack (Wheel Nut Wrench)........................ 318
Jump Starting ........................................... 331
K
Key Number Tag ...................................... 100
Keyless Lockout Prevention ..................... 102
Keys ............................................................. 99
Lockout Prevention .......... ....................... 102
Master Keys .............................................. 99
Number Tag............................................ 100
Rear Door Won’t Open .... ....................... 104
Remote Transmitter ................................ 101
Types and Functions.................................. 99
Valet Key ................................................ 100
Won’t Turn ............................................... 20
Kickdown (Automat ic Transmission)...... 226
L
Language (HFL)......................................... 182
LATCH (Child Seats) .................................... 55
Lights ................................................. 118, 282
Automatic ............................................... 119
Bulb Replacement.................................... 282
Daytime Running Lights . .......................... 121
Fog Lights................................................ 121
High Beam Indicator .................................. 72
Interior .................................................... 135
Light Switches ......................................... 118
Lights On Indicator .................................... 72
Turn Signals............................................. 118
Load Limits ................................................ 217
Locking/Unlocking ...................................... 99
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .................. 105
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 104
From Inside.............................................. 103
From Outside........................................... 101
Keys .......................................................... 99
Using a Key ............................................. 102
Lockout Preven tion System...................... 102
Low Battery Charge .................................. 337
Low Fuel Indicator ...................................... 68
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 66, 337
Lower Anchors ............................................ 55
Lubricant Specifications Chart ......... 346, 348
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) ............. 217
M
Maintenance............................................. 253
Battery .................................................... 306
Brake/Clutch Fluid ................................... 280
Cleaning ................................................. 309
Climate Control System ........................... 308
Coolant ................................................... 275
Heating and Cooling System ................... 308
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 257
Oil ........................................................... 269
Precautions ............................................. 254
Radiator .................................................. 276
Remote Transmitter ................................. 307
Replacing Light Bulbs .............................. 282
Safety...................................................... 255
Service Items ................................... 259, 263
Tires ........................................................ 297
Transmission Fluid ................................... 277
Under the Hood ...................................... 265
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 67, 338
Manual Transmission ............................... 229
Map Lights ................................................ 135
Maximum Load Limit ............................... 217
Meters, Gauges ........................................... 77
Mirrors ...................................................... 126
Adjusting ................................................ 126
Door ....................................................... 126
Exterior ................................................... 126
Interior Rearview ..................................... 126
Modifications (and Accessories) .............. 251
Moonroof ................................................. 116

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Index
MP3............................................ 155, 162, 170
N
Numbers (Identification) .......................... 350
O
Odometer.............................................. 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 .............................................. 335
P
Pandora®................................................... 169
Panic Mode ............................................... 113
Parking ...................................................... 245
Parking Brake ............................................ 241
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator ............................................ 66, 339 Passenger Ai
rbag Off Indicator ................. 48
Passing Indicators ..................................... 118
Power Windows ....................................... 114
Precautions While Driving ....................... 225
Rain ........................................................ 225
Pregnant Women ....................................... 35
Puncture (Tire) .............................. .... 315, 322
R
Radiator.................................................... 276
Radio (AM/FM) ............................. .... 154, 159
Radio Data System (RDS) ......................... 161
Range .................................................... 80, 83
RDS (Radio Data System) ......................... 161
Readiness Codes (E missions Testing)....... 353
Rear Defogger/Heat ed 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
S
Safe Driving................................................ 25
Safety Check ............................................... 29
Safety Labels .............................................. 63
Safety Message .......................................... 23
Seat Belts .................................................... 30
Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor ................. 34
Automatic Seat Belt Tensi oners ................. 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 Indica tor..................... 73
Security System Alarm Indicator ................ 73