2015 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID Pressure switch

uuWhen Driving uStarting the Engine
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Driving
■Creep aid system
With the shift lever in
(D, this feature applies brake pressure briefly as you release
the brake pedal to prevent the vehicle from moving unexpectedly.
■Hill start assist system
Hill start assist keeps the brake engaged br iefly to help prevent the vehicle from
rolling on inclines as you move your fo ot from the brake pedal to the accelerator.
Move the shift lever to
(D or (L when facing uphill, or (R when facing downhill,
then release the brake pedal.
1 Hill start assist system
Hill start assist may not prevent the vehicle from
rolling downhill on a very steep or slippe ry slope, and
does not operate on small inclines.
Hill start assist is not a replacement for the parking
brake.
Hill start assist will still operate even when VSA ® is
switched off.
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uuWhen Driving uVehicle Stability Assist (VSA® ), aka Electronic Stability Control (ESC), System
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Driving
This button is on the driver side control panel.
To turn the VSA® system on and off, press and
hold it until you hear a beep.
VSA ® stop and the indicator will come on.
To turn it on again, press the (VSA ® OFF)
button until you hear a beep.
VSA ® is turned on every time you start the
engine, even if you turned it off the last time
you drove the vehicle.
■VSA ® On and Off1 Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®), aka Electronic Stability Control
(ESC), System
Without VSA ®, your vehicle will have normal braking
and cornering ability, bu t it will not have VSA®
traction and stability enhancement.
In certain unusual conditions when your vehicle gets
stuck in shallow mud or fr esh snow, it may be easier
to free it with VSA® temporarily switched off.
When the VSA ® system is off, the traction control
system is also off. You should only atte mpt to free
your vehicle with the VSA ® off if you ar e not able to
free it when the VSA ® is on.
Immediately after freeing your vehicle, be sure to
switch VSA ® on again. We do not recommend driving
your vehicle with the VSA ® and traction control
systems switched off.
If the low tire pressure/TPMS indicator
*, comes on or
blinks, the VSA ® system comes on automatically. In
this case, you cannot turn the system off by pressing
the button.
You may hear a motor sound coming from the
engine compartment while system checks are being
performed immediately after starting the engine or
while driving. This is normal.
VSA ® OFF
Indicator
Models without LDW
Models with LDW
VSA ® OFF
Indicator
* Not available on all models
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uuWhen Driving uTire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
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Driving
You can calibrate the system from the
customized featur es on the i-MID.
1. Set the power mode to ON.
2. Press the MENU button to go to the
Vehicle Menu screen.
3. Select Customize Settings with the
(-
button, then press the SOURCE button.
4. Press the SOURCE button again.
u The display switches to the
customization setup screen, where you
can select No or Yes .
5. Press the SOURCE button to select Yes.
u When the calibration is complete, the
The TPMS Calibration is initialised.
message appears, and the display returns
to the customization menu screen.
• If the Unable to initialize TPMS. message
appears, repeat steps 4-5.
• The calibration pr ocess finishes
automatically.
1 TPMS Calibration
•TPMS cannot be calibrated if a compact spare tire*
is installed.
•The calibration process requires approximately 30
minutes of cumulative dr iving at speeds between
30-60 mph (48-97 km/h).
•During this period, if the ignition is turned on and
the vehicle is not move d within 45 seconds, you
may notice the low tire pressure indicator comes on
briefly. This is normal and indicates that the
calibration process is not yet complete.
If the snow chains are installed, remove them before
calibrating the TPMS.
If the low tire pressure/TPMS indicator comes on even
when the properly inflated specified regular tires are
installed, have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
We recommend that the tires be replaced with the
same brand, model, and size as the originals. Ask a
dealer for details.
* Not available on all models
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327Continued
Handling the Unexpected
If a Tire Goes Flat
Temporarily Repairing a Flat Tire
This vehicle is not equipped with a spare tire. If the tire has a large cut or is otherwise
severely damaged, you will need to have th e vehicle towed. If the tire only has a
small puncture, from a nail for instance, you can use the temporary tire repair kit so
that you can drive to the nearest servic e station for a more permanent repair.
If a tire goes flat while driving, grasp the steering wheel firmly, and brake gradually
to reduce speed. Then stop in a safe place.
1. Park the vehicle on firm, level, and non- slippery surface and apply the parking
brake.
2. Put the shift lever in
(P.
3. Turn on the hazard warning lights an d set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF
(LOCK).
■Getting Ready to Temporarily Repair the Flat Tire
1 Temporarily Repairing a Flat Tire
The kit should not be used in the following situations.
Instead, contact a dealer or a roadside assistant to
have the vehicle towed.
•The tire sealant has expired.•More than one tire is punctured.
•The puncture or cut is larger than 3/16 inch (4 mm).
•The tire side wall is da maged or the puncture is
outside the tire contact area.
•Damage has been caused by driving with the tire
extremely under inflated.
•The tire bead is no longer seated.
•The rim is damaged.
Do not remove a nail or screw that punctured the
tire. If you remove it from the tire, you may not be
able to repair the puncture using the kit.
When the puncture is:Kit Use
Smaller than 3/16 inch
(4mm) Yes
Larger than 3/16 inch
(4mm) No
Contact
Area
Pressure Gauge
Sealant/Air Hose (Clear)
Tire Sealant
Expiration Date
Pressure Relief
Button
Instruction
Manual
Air Only Hose (Black)
SEALANT/AIR side AIR ONLY side
Inflator Switch
Repair Notification Label Power Plug
Speed Restriction Label Selector Switch
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uuIf a Tire Goes Flat uTemporarily Repairing a Flat Tire
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Handling the Unexpected
4. Plug in the compressor to the accessory
power socket.
u Be careful not to pinch the cord in a
door or window.
5. Start the engine.
u Keep the engine running while injecting
sealant and air.
2 Carbon Monoxide Gas P. 64
6.Turn the selector switch to SEALANT/
AIR .
7. Press the inflator switch to turn on the
compressor.
u The compressor starts injecting sealant
and air into the tire.
8. When the sealant inje ction is complete,
continue to add air.
9. After the air pressure reaches 32 psi (220
kPa), turn off the kit.
u To check the pressure , occasionally turn
off the compressor and read the gauge.
1 Injecting Sealant and Air
NOTICE
Do not operate the tire repair kit compressor for
more than 15 minutes. The accessory power socket
and compressor can ov erheat and become
permanently damaged.
Until the sealant injection is complete, the pressure
shown on the pressure gauge will appear higher than
actual. After the sealant injection is complete the
pressure will drop and then begin to rise again as the
tire is inflated with air. This is normal. To accurately
measure the air pressure usi ng the gauge, turn the air
compressor off only after the sealant injection is
complete.
If the required air pressure is not reached within 10
minutes, the tire may be too severely damaged for
the kit to provide the necessa ry seal and your vehicle
will need to be towed.
3WARNING
Running the engine with the vehicle in an
enclosed or even partly enclosed area can
cause a rapid build-up of toxic carbon
monoxide.
Breathing this colorless, odorless gas can
cause unconsciousness and even death.
Only run the engine to power the air
compressor with th e vehicle outdoors.
SEALANT/AIR side
Pressure Gauge
ON
OFF
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uuIf a Tire Goes Flat uTemporarily Repairing a Flat Tire
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Handling the Unexpected
4. Attach the air only hose onto the tire valve
stem. Screw it until it is tight.
5. Turn the selector switch to AIR ONLY.
u Do not turn the air compressor on to
check the pressure.
2 Inflating an Under-inflated Tire
P. 333
6. If the air pressure is:
• Less than 19 psi (130 kPa):
Do not add air or continue driving. Th e leak is too severe. Call for help and
have your vehicle towed.
2 Emergency Towing P. 356
•32 psi (220 kPa) or more:
Continue driving for another 10 minutes or until you reach the nearest service
station. Do not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h).
u If the air does not go down after the 10 minute driving, you do not need to
check the pressure any more.
• Greater than 19 psi (130 kPa), but less than 32 psi (220 kPa):
Turn the air compressor on to inflate the tire until the tire pressure reaches 32
psi (220 kPa).
Then drive carefully for 10 more minutes or until you reach the nearest service
station. Do not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h).
u You should repeat this procedure as long as the air pressure is within this
range.
7. Press the pressure relief button until the gauge returns to 0 psi (0 kPa).
8. Repackage and properly stow the kit.
1Distributing the Sealant in the Tire
3WARNING
Running the engine with the vehicle in an
enclosed or even partly enclosed area can
cause a rapid build-up of toxic carbon
monoxide.
Breathing this colorless, odorless gas can
cause unconsciousness and even death.
Only run the engine to power the air
compressor with th e vehicle outdoors.
Air Only Hose
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Handling the Unexpected
7. Plug in the kit to the accessory power
socket.
u Be careful not to pinch the cord in a
door or window.
8. Start the engine.
u Keep the engine running while injecting
air.
2 Carbon Monoxide Gas P. 64
9.Turn the selector switch to AIR ONLY.
10. Press the inflator swit ch to turn on the kit.
u The compressor starts to inject air into
the tire.
11. Inflate the tire to the specified air pressure.
12. Turn off the kit.
u Check the pressure gauge on the air
compressor.
u If overinflated, press the pressure relief
button.
13. Unplug the kit from the accessory power
socket.
14. Unscrew the air only hose from the tire
valve stem. Reinstall the valve cap.
15. Press the pressure relief button until the
gauge returns 0 psi (0 kPa).
16. Repackage and properly stow the kit.
1Inflating an Under-inflated Tire
3WARNING
Running the engine with the vehicle in an
enclosed or even partly enclosed area can
cause a rapid build-up of toxic carbon
monoxide.
Breathing this colorless, odorless gas can
cause unconsciousness and even death.
Only run the engine to power the air
compressor with th e vehicle outdoors.
AIR ONLY
side
ON
Pressure Relief Button
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371
Index
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........................................ 10
Eco Drive Bar ........................................ 11, 91
Eco Guide ............................................. 11, 90
Eco Score .............................................. 11, 90
ECON Button ............................................ 245
ECON Mode Indicator ................................ 76
Elapsed Time .............................................. 88
Electric Power Steering System (EPS)
Indicator ........................................... 73, 351
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............ 259
Emergency ................................................ 356
Emergency Engine Stop ........................... 343 Emergency Trunk Opener
........................ 116
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ....... 363
Engine 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 ...................................................... 21, 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 ........................................ 21, 275
Message.................................................. 350
Fuel Fill Door ...................................... 21, 274
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