2013 HONDA CIVIC SEDAN flat tire

Contents
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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

Quick Reference Guide
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Handling the Unexpected (P 313)
Flat Tire (P 315, 322)
● Park in a safe location and replace the
flat tire with the compact spare tire
* in
the trunk, or repair the flat tire using the
tire repair kit
*.
Indicators Come On
(P 337)
● Identify the indicator and consult the
owner's manual.
Engine Won't Start
(P 330)
● If the battery is dead, jump start using a
booster battery.
Blown Fuse (P 341)
● Check for a blown fuse if an electrical
device does not operate.
Overheating (P 335)
● Park in a safe location. If you do not see
steam under the hood, open the hood,
and let the engine cool down.
Emergency Towing
(P 344)
●Call a professional towing service if you
need to tow your vehicle.
* Not available on all models

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uuIndicators u
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Instrument Panel
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage*
Trunk Open
Indicator
●Comes on for a few se conds if you turn
the ignition sw itch to ON (w, then goes
off.
●Comes on if the trunk is not completely
closed.
●Goes off when the trunk is closed.
EPS (Electric
Power
Steering)
System
Indicator●Comes on when you turn the ignition
switch to ON (w, and goes off when the
engine starts.
●Comes on if there is a problem with the
EPS (Electric Power Steering) System.
●Stays on constantly or does not
come on at all - Have the vehicle
checked by a dealer.
2 If the EPS System Indicator Comes
On P. 339
Daytime
Running
Lights
Indicator
*
●Comes on for a few seconds when you
turn the ignition switch to ON (w, then
goes off.
●Comes on if there is a problem with the
DRL system.
●Have your vehicle ch ecked by a dealer.2Daytime Running Lights P. 121
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Low Tire
Pressure/
TPMS
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when you
turn the ignition switch to ON (w.●Comes on if the tire pressure of any of the
tires becomes significantly low.
●Blinks for about on e minute, and then
stays on if there is a problem with the
TPMS, or when a compact spare tire
* is
temporarily installed.
●Comes on while driving - Stop in a
safe place, check tire pressures, and
inflate the tire(s) if necessary.
●Blinks and remains on - Have the
vehicle checked by a dealer. If the
vehicle is fitted with a compact spare,
get your regular tire repaired or
replaced and put back on your vehicle
as soon as you can.
U.S.
models
* Not available on all models

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uuWhen Driving uTPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System)
Driving
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System)
Monitors the tire pressure while you are
driving. If your vehicle's tire pressure becomes
significantly low, the low tire pressure/TPMS
indicator comes on and a message appears on
the i-MID.
CHECK TIRE PRESSURE is displayed when a
tire has significantly low pressure.
U.S. models
1 TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System)
Conditions such as low ambient temperature and
altitude change directly af fect tire pressure and can
trigger the low tire pressure/TPMS indicator to come
on. 2 If the Low Tire Pre ssure/TPMS Indicator
Comes On or Blinks P. 340
Tire pressure checked and inflated in:
•Warm weather can beco me under-inflated in
colder weather.
•Cold weather can become over-inflated in warmer
weather.
The low tire pressure/TPMS indicator will not come
on as a result of over inflation.

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uuWhen Driving uTire Pressure Monitoring System (TPM S) - Required Federal Explanation
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Driving
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) - Required
Federal Explanation
Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked
monthly when cold an d inflated to the inflation pressure
recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard
or tire inflation pressure label.
(If your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated
on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you should
determine the proper tire inflat ion pressure for those tires.)
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with
a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) that illuminates a low
tire pressure telltale
when one or more of your tires is significantly under-inflated.
Accordingly, when the low tire pr essure telltale illuminates, you
should stop and check your tires as soon as possible, and inflate
them to the proper pressure.
Driving on a significantly under-inf lated tire causes the tire to
overheat and can lead to tire fa ilure. Under-inflation also reduces
fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect the vehicle's
handling and stopping ability.
U.S. models

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uuWhen Driving uTire Pressure Monitoring System (TPM S) - Required Federal Explanation
Driving
Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire
maintenance, and it is the driver's responsibility to maintain
correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation has not reached the
level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale.
Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction
indicator to indicate when the system is not operating properly.
The TPMS malfunction indicator is combined with the low tire
pressure telltale. When the syst em detects a malfunction, the
telltale will flash for approximat ely one minute and then remain
continuously illuminated. This sequence will continue upon
subsequent vehicle start-ups as long as the malfunction exists.
When the malfunction indicator is illuminated, the system may
not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure as intended.
TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of reasons, including
the installation of replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the
vehicle that prevent the TPMS from functioning properly.
Always check the TPMS malfunctio n telltale after replacing one or
more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the
replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to
continue to function properly.

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Maintenance
Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires
To safely operate your vehicle, your tires must be of the proper type and size, in
good condition with adequate tread, and properly inflated.
■Inflation guidelines
Properly inflated tires provide the best combination of handling, tread life, and comfort.
Refer to the driver’s doorjamb label or specification’s page for the specified pressure.
Underinflated tires wear unevenly, adversel y affect handling and fuel economy, and
are more likely to fail from overheating.
Overinflated tires make your vehicle ride harshly, are more prone to road hazards,
and wear unevenly.
Every day before you drive, look at each of the tires. If one looks lower than the
others, check the pressure with a tire gauge.
At least once a month or before long trips , use a gauge to measure the pressure in
all tires, including the spare
*. Even tires in good condition can lose 1 to 2 psi (10 to
20 kPa, 0.1 to 0.2 kgf/cm2) per month.
■Inspection guidelines
Every time you check inflation, also examine the tires and valve stems.
Look for:
• Bumps or bulges on the side or in the tr ead. Replace the tire if you find any cuts,
splits, or cracks in the side of the tire . Replace it if you see fabric or cord.
• Remove any foreign objects and inspect for air leaks.
• Uneven tread wear. Have a deal er check the wheel alignment.
• Excessive tread wear.
2 Wear Indicators P. 302
•Cracks or other damage around valve stem.
1Checking Tires
Measure the air pressure when tires are cold. This
means the vehicle has been parked for at least three
hours, or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km). If
necessary, add or releas e air until the specified
pressure is reached.
If checked when hot, tire pressure can be as much as
4–6 psi (30–40 kPa, 0.3–0.4 kgf/cm
2) higher than if
checked when cold.
Have a dealer check the tire s if you feel a consistent
vibration while driving. New tires and any that have
been removed and reinstalled should be properly
balanced.
3WARNING
Using tires that are excessively worn or
improperly inflated can cause a crash in
which you can be seriously hurt or killed.
Follow all instructions in this owner’s
manual regarding tire inflation and
maintenance.
* Not available on all models

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uuChecking and Maintaining Tires uTire Labeling
Maintenance
The tire identification number (TIN) is a group of numbers and letters that look like
the example in the side column. TIN is located on the sidewall of the tire.
Cold Tire Pressure – The tire air pressure when the vehicle has been parked for at
least three hours or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km).
Load Rating – Means the maximum load that a tire is rated to carry for a given
inflation pressure.
Maximum Inflation Pressure – The maximum tire air pressure that the tire can
hold.
Maximum Load Rating – Means the load rating for a tire at the maximum
permissible inflation pr essure for that tire.
Recommended Inflation Pressure – The cold tire inflation pressure recommended
by the manufacturer.
Treadwear Indicators (TWI) – Means the projections within the principal grooves
designed to give a visual indication of the degrees of wear of the tread.
■Tire Identification Number (TIN)
■Glossary of Tire Terminology
1Tire Identification Number (TIN)
DOT B97R FW6X 2209
DOT: This indicates that the tire meets all
requirements of the U.S. Department of
Transportation.
B97R: Manufacturer's identification mark.
FW6X: Tire type code.
22 09: Date of manufacture.
Year
Week