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When Driving
Continued
Driving
Starting the Engine
Starting the Engine
Keep your foot firmly on the brake pedal when
starting the engine.
The engine is harder to start in cold weather and
in thinner air found at altitudes above 8,000 feet
(2,400 meters).
When starting the engine in cold weather, turn
off all electrical accessories (the lights, heating
and cooling system, and rear defogger) in order to
reduce battery drain.
If you live in a region where winter is extremely
cold, an engine block heater will improve starting
and warming of the engine. If temperatures
consistently below -22°F (-30°C) are expected, the
coolant mixture should be changed to a higher
concentration to prevent freezing. Consult a dealer
for details.
If the exhaust system sounds abnormal or you
can smell exhaust gas inside the vehicle, have
your vehicle checked by a dealer. There may be a
problem with the engine or exhaust system.
Brake Pedal
1. Make sure the parking brake is applied.
2. Check that the shift lever is in P
, then
depress the brake pedal.
Although it is possible to start the vehicle
in
N, it is safer to start it in P.
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Maintenance
Maintenance MinderTM To Use Maintenace MinderTM
Maintenance Service Items
2345
Maintenance Service ItemsIndependent of the Maintenance Minder
•information, replace the brake fluid every 3 years.
Inspect idle speed every 160,000 miles (256,000
•km).
Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2, or 3 if
•they are noisy.
CODE Maintenance Main Items
A Replace engine oil •
*1
B Replace engine oil• *1 and oil filter
Replace fuel filter element (low pressure)
•
Drain fuel filter (high pressure)
•
Inspect front and rear brakes/service as necessary
•
Check parking brake adjustment
•
Inspect tie rod ends, steering gearbox, and boots
•
Inspect suspension components
•
Inspect driveshaft boots
•
Inspect brake hoses and lines (Including ABS/ VSA)
•
Inspect all fluid levels and condition of fluids
•
Inspect exhaust system
• #
Inspect fuel lines and connections
• #
Check the expiration date for TRK bottle
• *2
CODE Maintenance Sub Items
1 Rotate tires •
2 Replace air cleaner element• *3
Replace dust and pollen filter
• *4
Replace fuel filter element (high pressure)
•
Inspect drive belt
•
Inspect valve clearance
•
Inspect fuel tank
• *5
3 Replace transmission fluid •
4 Replace spark plugs•
5 Replace engine coolant•
*1: If a message SERVICE does not appear more than 12 months after the display is reset, change the
engine oil every year.
*2: Models with tire repair kit
# : See information on maintenance and emissions warranty. *3: If you drive in dusty conditions, replace the air cleaner element every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
*4: If you drive primarily in urban areas that have high concentrations of soot in the air from industry and
from diesel-powered vehicles, replace the dust and pollen filter every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
*5: If sub item 2 does not appear more than 36 months after the display is reset, inspect the fuel tank
every three years.
See CNG tank expiration and production dates on page 5 for inspection and replacement
information. Fuel tank should be replaced 15 years after it was manufactured.
System Message
Indicator
Maintenance Minder
Message
Main
Item Sub Items
2014 Civic CNG
Specifications
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Information
Brake Fluid
SpecifiedHonda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3
Automatic Transmission Fluid
Specified Honda ATF DW-1
(automatic transmission fluid)
Capacity Change 2.5 US qt (2.4 ℓ)
Engine Oil
Recommended • Genuine Honda Motor Oil 0W-20
• API Premium-grade 0W-20
detergent oil
Capacity Change
3.7 US qt (3.5 ℓ)
Change
including
filter 3.9 US qt (3.7 ℓ)
Engine Coolant
Specified
Honda Long-Life Antifreeze/Coolant
Ty pe2
Ratio 50/50 with distilled water
Capacity 1.45 US gal (5.50 ℓ)
(change including the remaining
0.125 US gal (0.475 ℓ) in the reserve tank)
Tire
RegularSize
P195/65R15 89H
Pressure
psi (kPa[kgf/cm2]) 30 (210 [2.1])
Compact
Spare
*1
Size T135/80D15 99M
Pressure
psi (kPa[kgf/cm
2]) 60 (420 [4.2])
Wheel Size Regular
15 x 6J
Compact Spare
*115 x 4T
*1: Models with compact spare tire
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