2014 HONDA CIVIC Owners Manual

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uuCleaning uExterior Care
Maintenance
The inside lenses of exterior lights (headlights, brake lights, etc.) may fog temporarily
if you have driven in the rain, or after the vehicle has been run through a car wash.
Dew condensation also may build up inside the lenses when there is a significant
enough difference between the ambient and inside lens temperatures (similar to
vehicle windows fogging up in rainy conditions). These conditions are natural
processes, not structural design problems in the exterior lights.
Lens design characteristics may result in moisture developing on the light lens frame
surfaces. This also is not a malfunction.
However, if you see large amounts of water accumulation, or large water drops
building up inside the lenses, have your vehicle inspected by a dealer.■
Fogged Exterior Light Lenses

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Handling the Unexpected
This chapter explains how to handle unexpected troubles.
Tools
Types of Tools .................................. 410
If a Tire Goes Flat Changing a Flat Tire ......................... 411
Temporarily Repairing a Flat Tire....... 418
Engine Does Not Start Checking the Engine ........................ 426If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak .......................................... 427Emergency Engine Stop ................... 428
Jump Starting .................................... 429
Shift Lever Does Not Move .............. 432Overheating
How to Handle Overheating............. 433
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On ............................................. 435If the Charging System Indicator Comes
On ................................................. 435
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks ................................... 436If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On .................................................... 437
If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System
Indicator Comes On ............................. 437If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or Blinks ....................... 438
Fuses Fuse Locations ................................. 439
Inspecting and Changing Fuses ........ 441
Emergency Towing ........................... 442

410Handling the Unexpected
ToolsTypes of ToolsModels with compact spare tire
1Types of Tools
The tools are stored in the trunk.
Wheel Nut Wrench/
Jack Handle Jack
Jack Handle Bar

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If a Tire Goes FlatChanging a Flat TireIf a tire goes flat while driving, grasp the steering wheel firmly, and brake gradually
to reduce speed. Then, stop in a safe place. Replace the flat tire with a compact
spare tire. Go to a dealer as soon as possible to have the full-size tire repaired or
replaced.
1.Park the vehicle on firm, level, and non-slippery surface, and apply the parking
brake.
2. Put the shift lever in
(P
.
2. Put the shift lever in
(R
.
3. Turn on the hazard warning lights and turn the ignition switch to LOCK
(0
*1.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.Models with compact spare tire
1 Changing a Flat Tire
Periodically check the tire pressure of the compact
spare. It should be set to the specified pressure.
Specified Pressure: 60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm
2)
When driving with the compact spare tire, keep the
vehicle speed under 50 mph (80 km/h). Replace with
a full-size tire as soon as possible.
The compact spare tire and wheel in your vehicle are
specifically for this model. Do not use them with
another vehicle. Do not use another type of compact
spare tire or wheel with your vehicle.
Do not mount tire chains on a compact spare tire.
If a chain-mounted front tire goes flat, remove one of
the full-size rear tires and replace it with the compact
spare tire. Remove the flat front tire and replace it
with the full-size tire that was removed from the rear.
Mount the tire chains on the front tire.
Automatic transmission (CVT) modelsManual transmission modelsAll models

uuIf a Tire Goes Flat uChanging a Flat Tire
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1. Open the trunk floor lid.
2. Take the tool case out of the trunk. Take
the jack and wheel nut wrench out of the
tool case.
3. Unscrew the wing bolt, and remove the
spacer cone. Then, remove the spare tire.
4. Place a wheel block or rock in front and rear
of the wheel diagonal to the flat tire.
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Getting Ready to Replace the Flat Tire
1Getting Ready to Replace the Flat TireNOTICEDo not mount the compact spare on the front. If
mounted on the front, the compact spare, smaller in
size than the normal tire, may damage the
differential.
If either front tire goes fl at, remove the rear tire on
the same side, and mount the compact spare on the
rear and the rear tire on the front.2.4 ℓ engine models
Tool Case
Spare Tire
Wheel
Blocks
The tire to be replaced.

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5. Place the compact spare tire (wheel side up)
under the vehicle body, near the tire that
needs to be replaced.
6. Remove the center cap from the wheel with
the jack handle bar.
7. Loosen each wheel nut about one turn
using the wheel nut wrench.Models with 15 x 6J aluminum wheelsAll models

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1. Place the jack under the jacking point
closest to the tire to be changed.
2. Turn the end bracket clockwise as shown in
the image until the top of the jack contacts
the jacking point.
u Make sure that the jacking point tab is
resting in the jack notch.
3. Raise the vehicle, using the jack handle bar
and the jack handle, until the tire is off the
ground.
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How to Set Up the Jack
1How to Set Up the Jack
Do not use the jack with people or luggage in the
vehicle.
Use the jack provided in your vehicle.
Other jacks may not support the weight (“load”) or
may not fit the jacking point.
The following instructions must be followed to use
the jack safely:•Do not use while the engine is running.•Use only where the ground is firm and level.•Use only at the jacking points.•Do not get in the vehicle while using the jack.•Do not put anything on top of or underneath the
jack.
3
WARNING
The vehicle can easily roll off the jack,
seriously injuring anyone underneath.
Follow the directions for changing a tire
exactly, and never get under the vehicle
when it is supported only by the jack.
Jack
Handle
Bar Wheel Nut
Wrench as Jack Handle

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Handling the Unexpected
1. Remove the wheel nuts and flat tire.
1. Remove the wheel nuts, wheel cover, and
flat tire.
2. Wipe the mounting surfaces of the wheel
with a clean cloth.
3. Mount the compact spare tire.
4. Screw the wheel nuts until they touch the
lips around the mounting holes, then stop
rotating.
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Replacing the Flat Tire
1Replacing the Flat Tire
Do not over tighten the wheel nuts by applying extra
torque using your foot or a pipe.
Do not attempt to forcibly pr y the wheel cover off
with a screwdriver or other tool.
The wheel cover cannot be removed without first
removing the wheel nuts.Models with wheel cover
Models with aluminum wheels
Wheel
Cover
Models with wheel coverAll models