2014 HONDA CIVIC COUPE transmission

When Driving Automatic Transmission
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Driving
Automatic Transmission
Creeping
The engine runs at a higher idle speed and creeping increases.
Keep the brake pedal firmly depressed when stopped.
Kickdown
Quickly depressing the accelerator pedal while driving uphill may cause the
transmission to drop to a lower gear, unexpectedly increasing vehicle speed.
Depress the accelerator pedal carefully, especially on slippery roads and curves.

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When Driving Shifting
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Driving
Shifting
Change the shift position in accordance with your driving needs.
Shift lever positions
Park
Used when parking or starting the
engine
Reverse
Used when reversing
Neutral
Used when idling
Drive
Used for normal driving (gears change
between 1st and 5th automatically)
Drive (D3)
Used when going up or down hills
Second
Used to increase engine braking
(the transmission is locked in 2nd gear)
First
Used to further increase engine braking
(the transmission is locked in 1st gear)
Release Button
Shifting
You cannot turn the ignition switch to LOCK
0 and
remove the key unless the shift lever is in P.
The vehicle may move forward very slightly even in
N while the engine is cold.
Depress the brake pedal firmly and, when necessary,
apply the parking brake.

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When Driving Shifting
15Continued
Driving
Shift Lever Operation
Shift Lever Position Indicator
Tachometer’s red zone
Depress the brake pedal and press
the shift lever release button to
shift.
Shift without pressing the shift
lever release button.
Press the shift lever release button
and shift.
Shift Lever Operation
NOTICE
When you change the shift lever from D to R and
vice versa, come to a complete stop and keep the
brake pedal depressed.
Operating the shift lever before the vehicle has
come to a complete standstill can damage the
transmission.
Use the shift lever position indicator to check the
lever position before pulling away.
Whichever position the shift lever is in when driving,
a blinking
D indicator indicates a transmission
problem.
Avoid sudden acceleration and have the
transmission checked by a dealer as soon as
possible.
The fuel supply may be cut off if you drive at engine
speeds in or over the tachometer’s red zone (engine
speed limit). If this happens, you may experience a
slight jolt.
It may not be possible to operate the shift lever
if the brake pedal is applied while the shift lever
release button is held down.
Depress the brake pedal first.

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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

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Maintenance Under the Hood
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Maintenance
Transmission Fluid
Automatic Transmission Fluid
Specified fluid: Honda ATF DW-1 (automatic transmission fluid)
Check the fluid level when the engine is at normal operating temperature.
HOT
Range Upper Mark
Lower Mark
1.
Park on level ground, and start the engine.
2. Wait until the radiator fan starts and then
turn off the engine.
Perform step 3 after waiting for about
60 seconds (less than 90 seconds).
3. Remove the dipstick (yellow loop) from the
transmission and wipe it with a clean cloth.
4. Insert the dipstick all the way back into
the transmission securely, as shown in the
image.
5. Remove the dipstick and check the fluid
level.
It should be between the upper and
lower marks in the HOT range.
6. If the level is below the lower mark, add
fluid into the dipstick hole to bring it to the
level between the upper and lower marks,
and have your vehicle checked by a dealer
immediately.
Automatic Transmission Fluid
NOTICE Do not mix Honda ATF DW-1 with other
transmission fluids.
Using a transmission fluid other than Honda ATF
DW-1 may adversely affect the operation and
durability of your vehicle's transmission, and
damage the transmission.
Any damage caused by using a transmission fluid
that is not equivalent to Honda ATF DW-1 is not
covered by Honda's new vehicle warranty.
NOTICE Pour the fluid slowly and carefully so you do not
spill any. Clean up any spills immediately; they can
damage components in the engine compartment.

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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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