2015 HONDA CIVIC COUPE engine

66Instrument Panel
Indicators*1:Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.Indicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
Message
Parking Brake
and Brake
System Indicator
(Red)
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to ON (w
*1, then goes off if the parking
brake has been released.
●Comes on when the parking brake
is applied, and goes off when it is
released.●Comes on when the brake fluid
level is low.●Comes on if there is a problem
with the brake system.●The beeper sounds and the
indicator comes on if you drive
with the parking brake not fully
released.
●Comes on while driving - Make sure
the parking brake is released. Check the
brake fluid level.
2 What to do when the indicator
comes on while driving P. 411
●Comes on along with the ABS
indicator - Have your vehicle checked by
a dealer.
2 If the Brake System Indicator (Red)
Comes On P. 411
Brake System
Indicator
(Amber)
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to ON (w
*1, then goes off.
●Comes on if there is a problem
with a component related to
braking.
●Stays on constantly - Have your vehicle
checked by a dealer.
U.SCanada(Red)U.SCanada(Amber)

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*1:Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.Indicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
Message
Low Oil Pressure
Indicator
●Comes on when you turn the
ignition switch to ON
(w
*1, and
goes off when the engine starts.
●Comes on when the engine oil
pressure is low.
●Comes on while driving - Immediately
stop in a safe place.
2 If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator
Comes On P. 409
Malfunction
Indicator Lamp
●Comes on when you turn the
ignition switch to ON
(w
*1, and
goes off when the engine starts, or
after several seconds if the engine
did not start. If “readiness codes”
have not been set, it blinks five
times before it goes off.
●Comes on if there is a problem
with the emissions control system.●Blinks when a misfire in the
engine's cylinders is detected.
●Readiness codes are part of the on board
diagnostics for the emissions control
systems.
2 Testing of Readiness Codes P. 427
●Comes on while driving - Have your
vehicle checked by a dealer.●Blinks while driving - Stop in a safe
place where there are no flammable
objects. Stop the engine for 10 minutes
or more, and wait for it to cool down.
Then, take the vehicle to a dealer.
2 If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Comes On or Blinks P. 410
Charging System
Indicator
●Comes on when you turn the
ignition switch to ON
(w
*1, and
goes off when the engine starts.
●Comes on when the battery is not
charging.
●Comes on while driving - Turn off the
heating and cooling system
*/climate
control system
* and rear defogger in
order to reduce electricity consumption.
2 If the Charging System Indicator
Comes On P. 409
* Not available on all models

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Instrument Panel
*1:Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.Indicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
Message
Shift Lever
Position Indicator
*●Indicates the current shift lever
position.
2Shifting P. 305, 307
—
M (7-speed
manual shift
mode) Indicator/
Shift Indicator
*
●Comes on when 7-speed manual
shift mode is applied.
2 7-Speed Manual Shift Mode P. 309
—
Transmission
Indicator
*
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to ON (w
*1, then goes off.
●Blinks if the transmission system has
a problem.
●Blinks while driving - Avoid sudden
starts and acceleration and have your
vehicle checked by a dealer
immediately.
* Not available on all models

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Instrument Panel
*1:Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.Indicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
Message
Seat Belt
Reminder
Indicator
●Comes on and the beeper sounds if
you are not wearing a seat belt when
you turn the ignition switch to ON (w
*1.
●If the front passenger is not wearing
a seat belt, the indicator comes on a
few seconds later.●Blinks while driving if either you or
the front passenger has not fastened
a seat belt. The beeper sounds and
the indicator blinks at regular
intervals.
●The beeper stops and the indicator
goes off when you and the front
passenger fasten their seat belts.●Stays on after you or the front
passenger has fastened the seat
belt - A detection error may have
occurred in the sensor. Have your
vehicle checked by a dealer.
2 Seat Belt Reminder P. 31
Low Fuel Indicator
●Comes on when the fuel reserve is
running low (approximately 1.9 U.S.
gal./7.5 Liter left).●Blinks if there is a problem with the
fuel gauge.
●Comes on - Refuel your vehicle as
soon as possible.●Blinks - Have your vehicle checked by
a dealer.
Anti-lock Brake
System ( ABS)
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to ON (w
*1, then goes off.
●If it comes on at any other time, there
is a problem with the ABS.
●Stays on constantly - Have your
vehicle checked by a dealer. With this
indicator on, your vehicle still has
normal braking ability but no anti-lock
function.
2 Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
P. 328

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Instrument Panel
*1:Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.Indicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
Message
Supplemental
Restraint System
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to ON (w
*1, then goes off.
●Comes on if a problem with any of
the following is detected:
-Supplemental restraint system
- Side airbag system
- Side curtain airbag system
- Seat belt tensioner
●Stays on constantly or does not
come on at all - Have your vehicle
checked by a dealer.
High Temperature
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to ON (w
*1, then goes off.
●Blinks when the engine coolant
temperature goes up, and stays on if
the temperature continues to rise.
●Blinks while driving - Drive slowly to
prevent overheating.●Stays on while driving - Immediately
stop in a safe place and allow the
engine to cool.
2 Overheating P. 407
Low Temperature
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to ON (w
*1, then goes off.
●Comes on when the engine coolant
temperature is low.
●If the indicator stays on after the
engine has reached normal operating
temperature, there may be problem
with the temperature sensors. Have
your vehicle inspected by a dealer.
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*1:Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.Indicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
Message
Vehicle Stability
Assist (VSA®)
System Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to ON (w
*1, then goes off.
●Blinks when VSA ® is active.●Comes on if there is a problem with
the VSA® system or hill start assist
system.
●Stays on constantly - Have your
vehicle checked by a dealer.
2 Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®), aka
Electronic Stability Control (ESC),
System P. 318
Vehicle Stability
Assist (VSA®) OFF
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to ON (w
*1, then goes off.
●Comes on when you deactivate
VSA ®.
2VSA ® On and Off P. 319
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Door Open
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds if you
turn the ignition switch to ON
(w
*1,
then goes off.
●Comes on if either door is not
completely closed.●The beeper sounds and the indicator
comes on if either door is opened
while driving.
●Goes off when both doors are closed.
Trunk Open
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds if you
turn the ignition switch to ON
(w
*1,
then goes off.
●Comes on if the trunk is not
completely closed.
●Goes off when the trunk is closed.

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Instrument Panel
*1:Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.Indicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
Message
Electric
Power
Steering
(EPS) System
Indicator
●Comes on when you turn the ignition
switch to ON
(w
*1, and goes off when the
engine starts.
●Comes on if there is a problem with the
EPS system.
●Stays on constant ly or does not
come on at all - Have your vehicle
checked by a dealer.
2 If the Electric Power Steering (EPS)
System Indicator Comes On P. 411
Low Tire
Pressure/
TPMS
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when you
turn the ignition switch to ON
(w
*1, then
goes off.
●May come on briefly if the ignition switch
is turned to ON
(w
*1 and the vehicle is not
moved within 45 seconds, to indicate the
calibration process is not yet complete.
●Comes on and stays on when:
- One or more tires’ pressures are
determined to be significantly low.
- The system has not been calibrated.
●Comes on while driving - Stop in a
safe place, check tire pressures, and
inflate the tire(s) if necessary.●Stays on after the tires are inflated
to the recommended pressures - The
system needs to be calibrated.
2 TPMS Calibration P. 322
●Blinks for about one minute, and then
stays on if there is a problem with the
TPMS, or when a compact spare tire is
temporarily installed.
●Blinks and remains on - Have your
vehicle checked by a dealer. If the
vehicle is fitted with a compact spare,
get your regular tire repaired or
replaced and put back on your vehicle
as soon as you can.
U.S.
models

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Instrument Panel
*1:Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.Indicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
Message
System
Message
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when you
turn the ignition switch to ON
(w
*1, then
goes off.
●Comes on along with a beep when a
problem is detected. A system message on
the i-MID appears at the same time.
●While the indicator is on, press the
(display/information) button to
see the message again.●Refer to the Indicators information in
this chapter when a system message
appears on the i-MID. Take the
appropriate action for the message.●The i-MID does not return to the normal
screen unless the warning is canceled,
or the button is pressed.
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Turn Signal
and Hazard
Warning
Indicators
●Blink when you operate the turn signal
lever.●Blink along with all turn signals when you
press the hazard warning button.
●Does not blink or blinks rapidly - A
turn signal light bulb has blown.
Change the bulb immediately.
2 Replacing Light Bulbs
P. 365, 367
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High Beam
Indicator
●Comes on when the high beam headlights
are on.
—
—
Lights On
Indicator
●Comes on whenever the light switch is on,
or in AUTO
* when the exterior lights are
on.
●If you remove the key from the ignition
switch
*1 while the exterior lights are on,
a chime sounds when the driver's door
is opened.
—
Fog Light
Indicator
*
●Comes on when the fog lights are on.
—
—
* Not available on all models