2014 HONDA CIVIC SEDAN maintenance

Contents
This owner’s manual should be considered a permanent part of the
vehicle and should remain with the vehicle when it is sold.
This owner’s manual covers all models of your vehicle. You may find
descriptions of equipment and features that are not on your
particular model.
Images throughout this owner’s manual (including the front cover)
represent features and equipment that are available on some, but
not all, models. Your particular mo del may not have some of these
features.
This owner’s manual is for vehicles sold in the United States and
Canada.
The information and specifications in cluded in this publication were
in effect at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change specifications
or design at any time without notice and without incurring any
obligation.2 Safe Driving P. 27
For Safe Driving P. 28 Seat Belts P. 32 Airbags P. 39
2Instrument Panel P. 67
Indicators P. 68 Gauges and Displays P. 82
2Controls P. 103
Clock P. 104 Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 106
Opening and Closing the Moonroof* P. 130
Adjusting the Seats P. 146
Climate Control System
* P. 165
2 Features P. 169
Audio System P. 170 Audio System Basic Operation P. 176, 179, 197
Customized Features* P. 233 Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ®* P. 246, 277
2Driving P. 303
Before Driving P. 304 Towing a Trailer P. 309
Rearview Camera* P. 342 Refueling P. 343 Fuel Economy P. 346
2Maintenance P. 349
Before Performing Maintenance P. 350 Maintenance MinderTM P. 353
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 389
Heating and Cooling System
*/Climate Control System* Maintenance P. 403
2 Handling the Unexpected P. 409
Tools P. 410 If a Tire Goes Flat P. 411
Overheating P. 433 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 435
2Information P. 443
Specifications P. 444 Identification Numbers P. 448
Emissions Testing P. 451 Warranty Coverages P. 453
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Contents
Child Safety P. 52Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 64Safety Labels P. 65
Opening and Closing the Trunk P. 121 Security System P. 125 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 128
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 131 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 144
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items P. 154 Heating and Cooling
* P. 161
Audio Error Messages P. 224General Information on the Audio System P. 230
When Driving P. 313 Braking P. 337Parking Your Vehicle P. 341
Accessories and Modifications P. 347
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 361 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 376
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 391 Battery P. 400 Remote Transmitter Care* P. 401
Cleaning P. 404
Engine Does Not Start P. 426 Jump Starting P. 429 Shift Lever Does Not Move P. 432
Fuses P. 439 Emergency Towing P. 442
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 449 Reporting Safety Defects P. 450
Authorized Manuals P. 455 Customer Service Information P. 456
Quick Reference GuideP. 2
Safe DrivingP. 27
Instrument PanelP. 67
ControlsP. 103
FeaturesP. 169
DrivingP. 303
MaintenanceP. 349
Handling the UnexpectedP. 409
InformationP. 443
IndexP. 457
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Visual Index
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Quick Reference Guide❙Maintenance Under the Hood (P 361)
❙Windshield Wipers (P 140, 389)
❙Tires (P 391, 411)
❙Fog Lights* (P 139, 380)
❙Door Lock/Unlock Control (P 109)
❙Power Door Mirrors (P 144)
❙Headlights (P 136, 376)
❙Front Turn Signal/Parking/Side Marker Lights (P 136, 383)
❙How to Refuel (P 344)
❙High-Mount Brake Light* (P 388)
❙Emergency Trunk Release Lever
(P 124)
❙Opening/Closing the Trunk (P 121)
❙Rearview Camera* (P 342)
❙Back-Up Lights (P 386)
❙Taillights (P 386)
❙Brake/Taillights (P 385)
❙Rear Turn Signal Lights (P 385)
❙Rear Side Marker Lights (P 385)
❙Trunk Release Button* (P 122)
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Quick Reference Guide
Instrument Panel (P 67)
System Indicators
Malfunction
Indicator Lamp
Low Oil Pressure
Indicator
Charging System
Indicator
Anti-lock Brake
System (ABS)
Indicator
Vehicle Stability
Assist (VSA ®) System
Indicator
VSA ® OFF Indicator
Low Tire Pressure/
TPMS Indicator
*
Electric Power
Steering (EPS) System
Indicator
Lights Indicators
Lights On Indicator
High Beam IndicatorFog Light Indicator
*
Immobilizer System
Indicator Seat Belt Reminder
Indicator
System Indicators
CRUISE CONTROL

Indicator*
System Message
Indicator*Parking Brake
and Brake System
Indicator (Red) Supplemental
Restraint System
Indicator
Door Open Indicator
CRUISE MAIN
Indicator
*
Tachometer Instant Fuel
Economy Gauge
*
Speedometer
Fuel Gauge
Security System
Alarm Indicator
*Shift Lever Position Indicator*Low Fuel Indicator
Gauges (P 82)/Information Display* (P 84)/
intelligent Multi-Inform ation Display (i-MID)
* (P 86)/System Indicators (P 68)
Trunk Open Indicator
ECON Mode Indicator
*
Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators
High Temperature
Indicator
Low Temperature
Indicator
Maintenance Minder
Indicator
*
Daytime Running
Lights Indicator*
Washer Level
Indicator*
i-VTEC
Indicator
Rev
Indicator
2.4 ℓ engine models
Ambient Meter*
Smart Entry
System Indicator*Brake System
Indicator (Amber)
System IndicatorsU.S.
Canada
U.S.
Canada
* Not available on all models
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Quick Reference Guide
Maintenance (P 349)
Under the Hood (P 361)
● Check engine oil, engine coolant, and windshield washer
fluid. Add when necessary.
● Check brake fluid and clutch
* fluid.
● Check the battery condition monthly.
aPull the hood release handle under the corner of the
dashboard.
bLocate the hood latch lever, pull the lever up, and lift up
the hood.
cWhen finished, close the hood and make sure it is firmly
locked in place.
Lights (P 376)
● Inspect all lights regularly.
Wiper Blades (P 389)
● Replace blades if they leave streaks
across the windshield.
Tires (P 391)
● Inspect tires and wheels regularly.
● Check tire pressures regularly.
● Install snow tires for winter
driving.
* Not available on all models
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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 other activities that keep you from paying
close attention to the road, other vehicles, and pedestrians could lead to a crash.
Remember, situations can change quickly, and only you can decide when it is safe to
divert some attention away from driving.
■Control your speed
Excessive speed is a major factor 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 current 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 regul arly scheduled maintenance.
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uuAirbags uAirbag Care
Safe Driving
Airbag Care
You do not need to, and should not, perform any maintenance on or replace any
airbag system components yourself. However, you should have your vehicle
inspected by a dealer in the following situations:
■When the airbags have deployed
If an airbag has inflated, the control unit and other related parts must be replaced.
Similarly, once an automatic seat belt te nsioner has been activated, it must be
replaced.
■When the vehicle has been in a moderate-to-severe collision
Even if the airbags did not infl ate, have your dealer inspect the following: the driver’s
seat position sensor, weight sensors in the passenger’s seat, front seat belt
tensioners, and each seat belt that was worn during the crash.
■Do not remove or modi fy a front seat without consulting a dealer
This would likely disable the driver's seat position sensor or the weight sensors in the
passenger's seat. If it is necessary to remo ve or modify a front seat to accommodate
a person with disabilities, co ntact a Honda dealer, or for U.S. vehicles, American
Honda Automobile Customer Service at 800-999-1009 and for Canadian vehicles,
Honda Canada Customer Relations at 888-9-HONDA-9.
1 Airbag Care
We recommend against the use of salvaged airbag
system components, including the airbag, tensioners,
sensors, and control unit.
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uuIndicators u
Instrument Panel
*1:Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage*
ECON Mode
Indicator*
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to ON
(w*1, then goes off.●Comes on when you press the
ECON button.
2ECON Button* P. 325
CRUISE MAIN
Indicator*
●Comes on when you press the
CRUISE button.2Cruise Control * P. 326—
CRUISE
CONTROL
Indicator
*
●Comes on if you have set a speed for
cruise control.
2 Cruise Control * P. 326—
Washer Level
Indicator*
●Comes on when the washer fluid
gets low.●Refill the washer fluid.
2Refilling Window Washer Fluid
P. 375—
Maintenance
Minder Indicator*
●Comes on when the scheduled
maintenance is due soon.2 Maintenance MinderTM P. 353—
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. 83
—
Rev Indicators*
●Come on when the tachometer
reading approaches the red zone.
2Rev indicators P. 83—
Indicator
Indicator
* Not available on all models
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