2015 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID ECO mode

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Maintenance
Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires
To safely operate your vehicle, your tires must be of the proper type and size, in
good condition with adequate tread, and properly inflated.
■Inflation guidelines
Properly inflated tires provide the best combination of handlin g, tread life, and comfort.
Refer to the driver’s doorjamb label or spec ification’s page for the specified pressure.
Underinflated tires wear unevenly, adversely affect handling and fuel economy, and
are more likely to fail from overheating.
Overinflated tires make your vehicle ride harshly, are more prone to road hazards,
and wear unevenly.
Every day before you drive, look at each of the tires. If one looks lower than the
others, check the pressure with a tire gauge.
At least once a month or before long trips, use a gauge to measure the pressure in
all tires, including the spare. Even tires in good condition can lose 1 to 2 psi (10 to
20 kPa, 0.1 to 0.2 kgf/cm
2) per month.
■Inspection guidelines
Every time you check inflation, also examine the tires and valve stems.
Look for:
• Bumps or bulges on the side or in the tread . Replace the tire if you find any cuts,
splits, or cracks in the si de of the tire. Replace it if you see fabric or cord.
• Remove any foreign objects and inspect for air leaks.
• Uneven tread wear. Have a deal er check the wheel alignment.
• Excessive tread wear.
2 Wear Indicators P. 313
•Cracks or other damage around valve stem.
1Checking Tires
Measure the air pressure when tires are cold. This
means the vehicle has been parked for at least three
hours, or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km). If
necessary, add or releas e air until the specified
pressure is reached.
If checked when hot, tire pressure can be as much as
4–6 psi (30–40 kPa, 0.3–0.4 kgf/cm
2) higher than if
checked when cold.
Whenever tire pressure is adjusted, you must
calibrate the TPMS. 2 TPMS Calibration P. 263
Have a dealer check the tires if you feel a consistent
vibration while driving. Ne w tires and any that have
been removed and reinst alled should be properly
balanced.
3WARNING
Using tires that are excessively worn or
improperly inflated can cause a crash in
which you can be seriously hurt or killed.
Follow all instruction s in this owner’s
manual regarding ti re inflation and
maintenance.
U.S. models
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Maintenance
12 Volt Battery
Checking the 12 Volt Battery
Check the battery condition monthly and check the terminals for corrosion.
If your vehicle’s battery is disconnected or goes dead:
• The audio system is disabled.
2 Reactivating the audio system P. 151
•The clock resets.
2 Clock P. 102
•The navigation system* is disabled.
2 Refer to the Navigation System Manual
Charging the Battery
Disconnect both battery cables to prevent damaging your vehicle’s electrical system.
Always disconnect the negative (-) cable first, and reconnect it last.
112 Volt Battery
WARNING: Battery post, terminals,
and related accessories contain lead
and lead compounds.
Wash your hands after handling.
When you find corrosion, cl ean the battery terminals
by applying a baking powder and water solution.
Clean the terminals with a damp towel. Cloth/towel
dry the battery. Coat the terminals with grease to
help prevent future corrosion.
When replacing the battery, the replacement must be
of the same specifications.
Please consult a dealer for more information.
3WARNING
The battery gives off explosive hydrogen
gas during normal operation.
A spark or flame can cause the battery to
explode with enough force to kill or
seriously hurt you.
When conducting any battery
maintenance, wear prot ective clothing and
a face shield, or have a skilled technician do
it.
* Not available on all models
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uuEngine Does Not Start uIf the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak
Handling the Unexpected
If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak
If the beeper sounds, the TO START, HOLD REMO TE NEAR START BUTTON
message appears on the i-MID, the indicator on the ENGINE START/STOP button
flashes, and the engine won’t star t, start the engine as follows.
1.Touch the center of the ENGINE START/
STOP button with the H logo on the smart
entry remote while the indicator on the
ENGINE START/STOP button is flashing.
The buttons on the smart entry remote
should be facing you.
u The indicator flashes for about 30
seconds.
2. Depress the brake pedal and press the
ENGINE START/STOP button within 10
seconds after the beeper sounds and the
indicator stays on.
u If you don’t depress the pedal, the mode
will change to ACCESSORY.
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uuEngine Does Not Start uEmergency Engine Stop
Handling the Unexpected
Emergency Engine Stop
The ENGINE START/STOP button may be used to stop the engine due to an
emergency situation even while driving. If you must stop the engine, do either of the
following operations:
• Press and hold the ENGINE START/STOP button for about two seconds.
• Firmly press the ENGINE START/STOP button twice.
The steering wheel will not lock. However, because turning off the engine disables
the power assist the engine provides to the steering and braking systems, it will
require significantly more physical effort an d time to steer and slow the vehicle. Use
both feet on the brake pedal to slow down the vehicle and stop immediately in a
safe place.
The power mode is in ACCESSORY when the engine is stopped.
To change the mode to VEHICLE OFF, move the shift lever to
(P after the vehicle
comes to a complete stop.
Then press the ENGINE START/STOP button twice without depressing the brake
pedal.
1 Emergency Engine Stop
Do not press the button while driving unless it is
absolutely necessary for th e engine to be switched
off.
Canadian models
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Index
369
Index
Index
A
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System).................. 269
Accessories and Modifications ................ 277
Accessory Power Socket ........................... 142
Additives
Coolant .................................................. 295
Engine Oil ............................................... 292
Washer ................................................... 299
Additives, Engine Oil ............................... 290
Adjusting Armrest .................................................. 138
Clock ...................................................... 102
Front Seats.............................................. 134
Head Restraints ....................................... 136
Headlights .............................................. 300
Mirrors.................................................... 132
Steering Wheel ....................................... 131
Temperature ............................................. 89
Adjusting the Clock ................................. 102
Air Conditioning System (Climate Control System) .................................................... 144
Changing the Mode................................ 144
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows .............................................. 145
Dust and Pollen Filter .............................. 319
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode................... 144
Sensor .................................................... 146
Using Automatic Climate Control............ 144
Air Pressure ...................................... 308, 359
Airbags ....................................................... 39
Advanced Airbags ..................................... 45 After a Collision ......................................... 43
Airbag Care ............................................... 51
Event Data Recorders ................................... 0
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 42
Indicator .............................................. 49, 71
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator .................. 50
Sensors ...................................................... 45
Side Airbags .............................................. 46
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 48
AM/FM Radio ............................................ 161
Ambient Meter ........................................... 10
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 269
Indicator .................................................... 71
Armrest ..................................................... 138
Audio Antenna ......................................... 150
Audio Remote Controls ...................... 19, 152
Audio System ............................................ 148
Adjusting the Sound ................................ 159
Error Messages ........................................ 184
General Information ................................ 188
Internet Radio .......................................... 173
iPod ......................................................... 170
MP3/WMA/AAC .............................. 170, 175
Reactivating ............................................. 151
Recommended CDs ................................. 189
Recommended Devices ............................ 191
Remote Controls ..................................... 152
Security Code .......................................... 151
Theft Protection ....................................... 151
USB Adapter Cable .................................. 150
USB Flash Drives ...................................... 191 USB/HDMI
® Port ...................................... 149
Authorized Manuals ................................ 367
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................. 113
Customize ......................................... 93, 100
Auto Idle Stop .......................................... 246
Auto Idle Stop Indicator ............................ 74
Automatic Lighting .................................. 125
Automatic Transmission (CVT) ................. 242
Creeping ................................................. 242
Fluid ........................................................ 297
Kickdown ................................................ 242
Operating the Shift Lever................... 20, 244
Shift Lever Does Not Move ...................... 346
Shifting ................................................... 243
Average Fuel Economy .............................. 88
Average Speed ........................................... 89
B
Battery...................................................... 317
Charging System Indicator................. 69, 349
Jump Starting .......................................... 344
Maintenance (Checking the 12 Volt Battery) ................................................. 317
Maintenance (Replacing) ......................... 318
Belts (Seat) .................................................. 32
Beverage Holders ..................................... 141
Bluetooth ® Audio ..................................... 178
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®..................... 205
Booster Seats (For Children) ...................... 63
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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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Index
Fuses.......................................................... 353
Inspecting and Changing ......................... 355
Locations ......................................... 353, 354
G
Gasoline (Fuel)
Economy ................................................. 276
Gauge ....................................................... 84
Information ............................................. 273
Instant Fuel Economy ........................... 84, 89
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 70
Refueling ................................................. 273
Gauges ......................................................... 84
Gear Shift Lever Positions Automatic Transmission (CVT) ................. 243
Glass (care) ................................................ 322
Glove Box .................................................. 140
H
Halogen Bulbs ........................................... 300
Handling the Unexpected ........................ 325
HandsFreeLink® (HFL)............................... 205
Automatic Import of Cellular Phonebook
and Call History ..................................... 217
Displaying Messages ................................ 226
HFL Buttons ............................................. 205
HFL Menus .............................................. 207
HFL Status Display.................................... 206
HondaLink Assist ..................................... 230 Making a Call .......................................... 220
Options During a Call .............................. 223
Phone Setup............................................ 211
Receiving a Call ....................................... 223
Receiving a Text Message/E-mail.............. 224
Ring Tone................................................ 216
Selecting a Mail Account ......................... 225
Speed Dial ............................................... 218
To Set Up a Text Message/E-mail
Options ................................................. 215
Hazard Warning Button .............................. 4
Head Restraints ........................................ 136
Headlights ................................................. 125
Aiming .................................................... 300
Automatic Operation............................... 125
Dimming ......................................... 124, 127
Operating........................................ 124, 127
Heaters (Seat) ........................................... 143
HFL (HandsFreeLink ®)............................... 205
High Beam Indicator .................................. 75
High Temperature Indicator ...................... 76
Hill Start Assist System ............................. 240
Honda IMA System ..................................... 12
HondaLink Assist ...................................... 230
I
Identification Numbers ............................ 360
Vehicle Identification ............................... 360
Illumination Control ................................. 129
Knob ....................................................... 129 IMA System Indicator
................................. 74
i-MID (intelligent Multi-Information
Display) ..................................................... 85
Immobilizer System .................................. 117
Indicator ................................................... 75
Indicators .................................................... 68
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................... 71
Auto Idle Stop........................................... 74
Brake System (Amber) ............................... 68
Charging System............................... 69, 349
CRUISE CONTROL ............................. 75, 250
CRUISE MAIN.................................... 75, 249
Door Open................................................ 31
ECON Mode ..................................... 76, 245
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System ............................................ 73, 351
Forward Collision Wa rning (FCW) ............. 77
High Beam ................................................ 75
High Temperature ..................................... 76
IMA System .............................................. 74
Immobilizer System ................................... 75
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) ................ 78
Lights On .................................................. 75
Low Fuel ................................................... 70
Low Oil Pressure ............................... 72, 349
Low Temperature...................................... 76
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS .................... 73, 263
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 69, 350
Parking Brake and Brak e System ....... 68, 351
Seat Belt Reminder .............................. 33, 70
Security System Alarm............................... 76
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Index
Map Lights................................................ 139
Maximum Load Limit ................................ 235
MENU Button .............................................. 93
Meters, Gauges ........................................... 84
Mirrors ....................................................... 132
Adjusting ................................................. 132
Door ........................................................ 132
Exterior .................................................... 132
Interior Rearview...................................... 132
Modifications and Accessories ................. 277
MP3 ............................................ 167, 175, 180
Multi-Information Display .......................... 85
N
Numbers (Identification).......................... 360
O
Odometer.................................................... 88
Oil (Engine) ............................................... 290
Adding .................................................... 292
Checking ................................................. 291
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 284
Low Oil Pressure Indicator .................. 72, 349
Recommended Engine Oil ........................ 290
Viscosity .................................................. 290
Opening/Closing Hood ....................................................... 289
Power Windows ...................................... 119
Trunk....................................................... 114 Outside Temperature Display
.................... 89
Overheating .............................................. 347
P
Pandora®................................................... 174
Panic Mode ............................................... 118
Parking ...................................................... 271
Parking Brake ........................................... 267
Parking Brake and Brake System
Indicator (Red) .................................. 68, 351
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator ................. 50
Passing Indicators ..................................... 124
Power Flow Monitor .................................. 92
Power Windows ....................................... 119
Precautions While Driving ....................... 241
Rain ........................................................ 241
Pregnant Women ....................................... 37
Puncture (Tire) .......................................... 335
R
Radiator.................................................... 296
Radio (AM/FM) ......................................... 161
Radio (XM ®).............................................. 164
Radio Data System (RDS) ......................... 162
Range .......................................................... 88
RDS (Radio Data System) ......................... 162
Readiness Code (Emissions Testing) ........ 363
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button ..................................................... 130 Rearview Camera
..................................... 272
Rearview Mirror ....................................... 132
Refueling .................................................. 273
Fuel Gauge ............................................... 84
Gasoline ......................................... 273, 358
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 70
Regulations ...................................... 265, 310
Remote Transmitter ................................. 106
Replacement Battery .................................................... 317
Bulbs ...................................................... 300
Fuses .............................................. 353, 354
Tires........................................................ 314
Wiper Blade Rubber ................................ 306
Reporting Safety Defects ......................... 362
Resetting a Trip Meter ............................... 88
S
Safe Driving................................................ 27
Safety Check ............................................... 31
Safety Labels .............................................. 65
Safety Message ............................................ 1
Seat ........................................................... 134
Adjusting ................................................ 134
Front Seat ............................................... 134
Seat Heaters ........................................... 143
Seat Belts .................................................... 32
Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor ................. 36
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners ................. 34
Checking .................................................. 38
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