2013 HONDA CIVIC SEDAN maintenance schedule

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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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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

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uuIndicators uintelligent Multi-Information Display (i-MID) Warning and Information Messages*
Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears when the schedule d 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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uuBefore Performing Maintenance uSafety When Performing Maintenance
Maintenance
Safety When Performing Maintenance
Some of the most important safe ty precautions are given here.
However, we cannot warn you of every conceivable hazard that can arise in
performing maintenance. Only you can deci de whether or not you should perform
a given task.
• To reduce the possibility of fire or expl osion, keep cigarettes, sparks, and flames
away from the battery and all fuel related parts.
• Never leave rags, towels, or other flammable objects under the hood.
u Heat from the engine and exhaust can ignite them causing a fire.
• To clean parts, use a comm ercially available degreaser or parts cleaner, not
gasoline.
• Wear eye protection and pr otective clothing when working with the battery or
compressed air.
• Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, which is poisonous and can kill you.
u Only operate the engine if th ere is sufficient ventilation.
• The vehicle must be in a stationary condition.
u Make sure your vehicle is parked on level ground, the parking brake is set, and
the engine is off.
• Be aware that hot parts can burn you.
u Make sure to let the engine and exha ust system cool thoroughly before
touching vehicle parts.
• Be aware that moving parts can injure you.
u Do not start the engine unless instruct ed, and keep your hands and limbs away
from moving parts.
■Maintenance Safety
■Vehicle Safety
1 Safety When Performing Maintenance
3WARNING
Improperly maintaining this vehicle or
failing to correct a problem before driving
can cause a crash in which you can be
seriously hurt or killed.
Always follow the inspection and
maintenance recommendations according
to the schedules in this owner's manual.
3WARNING
Failure to properly follow maintenance
instructions and precautions can cause you
to be seriously hurt or killed.
Always follow the procedures and
precautions in this owner's manual.