2014 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID radiator cap

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Safe Driving
Safety Labels
Label Locations
These labels are in the locations shown. They warn you of potential hazards that can cause serious injury or death. Read these labels
carefully.
If a label comes off or becomes hard to read (except for the U. S. dashboard label which may be removed by the owner), contact a dealer
for a replacement.
Sun Visor
U.S. models Canadian models
Radiator Cap Doorjambs
U.S. models only
Dashboard
Canadian models
U.S. models
Doorjambs
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Maintenance
Maintenance Under the Hood
Maintenance Items Under the Hood
Brake Fluid
(Black Cap)
Washer Fluid
(Blue Cap)
Engine Oil
Dipstick
(Orange Loop)
Radiator Cap
Engine Oil Fill
Cap
Automatic
Transmission
(CVT) Fluid
Dipstick
(Yellow Loop)
Engine Coolant Reserve Tank
12 Volt Battery
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uuMaintenance Under the Hood uEngine Coolant
296
Maintenance
1. Make sure the engine and radiator are
cool.
2. Turn the radiator cap counterclockwise and
relieve any pressure in the cooling system.
Do not push the cap down when turning.
3. Push down and turn the radiator cap
counterclockwise to remove it.
4. The coolant level should be up to the base
of the filler neck. Add coolant if it is low.
5. Put the radiator cap back on, and tighten it
fully.
6. Pour coolant into the reserve tank until it
reaches the MAX mark. Put the cap back
on the reserve tank.
■Radiator1 Radiator
NOTICE
Pour the fluid slowly and ca refully so you do not spill
any. Clean up any spills immediately; they can
damage components in the engine compartment.
3WARNING
Removing the radiator cap while the
engine is hot can cause the coolant to spray
out, seriously scalding you.
Always let the engine and radiator cool
down before removing the radiator cap.Radiator Cap
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uuOverheating uHow to Handle Overheating
348
Handling the Unexpected
■Next thing to do
1.Check that the cooling fan is operating and
stop the engine once the high temperature
indicator goes off.
u If the cooling fan is not operating,
immediately stop the engine.
2. Once the engine has cooled down, inspect
the coolant level an d check the cooling
system components for leaks.
u If the coolant level in the reserve tank is
low, add coolant until it reaches the
MAX mark.
u If there is no coolan t in the reserve tank,
check that the radiator is cool. Cover the
radiator cap with a heavy cloth and open
the cap. If necessary, add coolant up to
the base of the filler neck, and put the
cap back on.
■Last thing to do
Once the engine has cooled sufficiently, restart it and check the high temperature
indicator.
If the high temperature indicator is off, resume driving. If it stays on, contact a dealer
for repairs.
1 How to Handle Overheating
If the coolant is leaking, contact a dealer for repairs.
Use water as an emergency/temporary measure only.
Have a dealer flush the system with proper antifreeze
as soon as possible.
3WARNING
Removing the radiator cap while the
engine is hot can cause the coolant to spray
out, seriously scalding you.
Always let the engine and radiator cool
down before removing the radiator cap.
MAX
MIN
Reserve
Tank
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Index
Doors........................................................ 103
Auto Door Locking.................................. 113
Auto Door Unlocking .............................. 113
Door Open Indicator ........................... 31, 72
Keys........................................................ 103
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside .................................................... 110
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the
Outside ................................................. 106
Lockout prevention system...................... 109
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 311
Driving ...................................................... 231
Automatic Transmission (CVT)................. 242
Braking ................................................... 267
Cruise Control ........................................ 249
Shifting Position ...................................... 243
Starting the Engine ................................. 238
Dust and Pollen Filter .............................. 319
E
Eco Assist System.......................................... 8
Eco Drive Bar .......................................... 9, 91
Eco Guide ............................................... 9, 90
Eco Score ................................................ 9, 90
ECON Button ............................................ 245
ECON Mode Indicator ................................ 76
Elapsed Time .............................................. 88
Electric Power Steering System (EPS) Indicator ........................................... 73, 351
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............ 259Emergency
................................................ 356
Emergency Engine Stop ........................... 343
Emergency Trunk Opener ........................ 116
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ....... 363
Engine ....................................................... 360
Coolant ................................................... 295
Jump Starting .......................................... 344
Oil ........................................................... 290
Starting ................................................... 238
Switch Buzzer .......................................... 123
Engine Coolant ......................................... 295
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 296
Adding to the Reserve Tank ..................... 295
High Temperature Indicator ....................... 76
Low Temperature Indicator ........................ 76
Overheating ............................................ 347
Engine Oil ................................................. 290
Adding .................................................... 292
Checking ................................................. 291
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 284
Low Oil Pressure Indicator .................. 72, 349
Recommended Engine Oil ........................ 290
ENGINE START/STOP Button .................... 121
EPS (Electric Power Steering) System ............................................... 73, 351
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) .. 64
Expanded View Driver’s Mirror ............... 133
Exterior Care (Cleaning) ........................... 322
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 132
F
Features.................................................... 147
Filters ......................................................... 319
Dust and Pollen ....................................... 319
Oil ........................................................... 293
Flat Tire ..................................................... 335
Floor Mats ................................................. 321
Fluids
Brake ...................................................... 298
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) ..................................................... 297
Engine Coolant ....................................... 295
Windshield Washer ................................. 299
Foot Brake ................................................ 268
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) ........... 252
Indicator.................................................... 77
Front Airbags (SRS) ..................................... 42
Front Seats ................................................ 134
Adjusting ................................................ 134
Fuel ...................................................... 19, 273
Economy ................................................. 276
Gauge ....................................................... 84
Instant Fuel Economy ................................ 89
Instant Fuel Economy Gauge ..................... 84
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 70
Range ....................................................... 88
Recommendation .................................... 273
Refueling................................................. 273
Fuel Economy ........................................... 276
Fuel Fill Cap ........................................ 19, 275
Message.................................................. 350
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