2015 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID check engine

Contents
Child Safety P. 52Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 64Safety Labels P. 65
Opening and Closing the Trunk P. 114 Security System P. 117 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 119
Adjusting the Mirrors P. 132 Adjusting the Seats P. 134
Climate Control System P. 144
Audio Error Messages P. 184 General Information on the Audio System P. 188
When Driving P. 238 Braking P. 267Parking Your Vehicle P. 271
Accessories and Modifications P. 277
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 288 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 300
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 308 12 Volt Battery P. 317 Remote Transmitter Care P. 318
Cleaning P. 320
Engine Does Not Start P. 341 Jump Starting P. 344 Shift Lever Does Not Move P. 346
Fuses P. 353 Emergency Towing P. 356
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 361 Reporting Safety Defects P. 362
Authorized Manuals P. 367 Customer Service Information P. 368
Quick Reference GuideP. 4
Safe DrivingP. 27
Instrument PanelP. 67
ControlsP. 101
FeaturesP. 147
DrivingP. 231
MaintenanceP. 279
Handling the UnexpectedP. 325
InformationP. 357
IndexP. 369
15 CIVIC IMA-31TR26300.book 3 ページ ２０１４年９月９日　火曜日　午後１２時２０分

14
Quick Reference Guide
Safe Driving (P27)
Airbags (P39)
● Your vehicle is fitted with ai rbags to help protect you and
your passengers during a moderate-to-severe collision.
Child Safety (P52)
● All children 12 and younger should be seated in the rear seat.
● Smaller children should be properly restra ined in a forward-facing child seat.
● Infants must be properly restraine d in a rear-facing child seat.
Exhaust Gas Hazard (P64)
● Your vehicle emits dangerous exhaust gases that contain carbon
monoxide. Do not run the engine in confined spaces where carbon
monoxide gas can accumulate.
Before Driving Checklist (P232)
● Before driving, check that the front seats, head restraints,
steering wheel, and mirrors have been properly adjusted.
Seat Belts (P32)
● Fasten your seat belt and sit upright well
back in the seat.
● Check that your passengers are wearing
their seat belts correctly.
Fasten your lap belt as
low as possible.
15 CIVIC IMA-31TR26300.book 14 ページ ２０１４年９月９日　火曜日　午後１２時２０分

22
Quick Reference Guide
Maintenance (P279)
Under the Hood (P288)
● Check engine oil, engine coolant, and windshield washer
fluid. Add when necessary.
● Check brake fluid.
● Check the 12-volt 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 (P300)
● Inspect all lights regularly.
Wiper Blades (P306)
● Replace blades if they leave streaks
across the windshield.
Tires (P308)
● Inspect tires and wheels regularly.
● Check tire pressures regularly.
● Install snow tires for winter driving.
15 CIVIC IMA-31TR26300.book 22 ページ ２０１４年９月９日　火曜日　午後１２時２０分

Quick Reference Guide
23
Handling the Unexpected (P325)
Flat Tire (P327)
● Park in a safe location and repair the flat
tire using the temporary tire repair kit.
● Park in a safe location and replace the
flat tire with the comp act spare tire in the
trunk.
Indicators Come On
(P349)
● Identify the indica tor and consult the
owner’s manual.
Models with an optional compact spare tire
Engine Won’t Start (P341)
● If the battery is dead, jump start using a
booster battery.
Blown Fuse (P353)
● Check for a blown fuse if an electrical
device does not operate.
Overheating (P347)
● Park in a safe location. If you do not see
steam under the hood, open the hood,
and let the engine cool down.
Emergency Towing (P356)
● Call a professional towing service if you
need to tow your vehicle.
15 CIVIC IMA-31TR26300.book 23 ページ ２０１４年９月９日　火曜日　午後１２時２０分

24
Quick Reference Guide
What to Do If
The power mode does not
change from VEHICLE OFF
(LOCK) to ACCESSORY.
Why?
●The steering wheel may be locked.
●Move the steering wheel left and right while
pressing the ENGINE START/STOP button at
the same time.
The power mode does not
change from ON to
VEHICLE OFF (LOCK). Why?The shift lever should be moved to (P.
Why does the brake pedal
pulsate slightly when
applying the brakes?This can occur when the ABS activates, and does not indicate a
problem. Apply firm, steady pressure on the brake pedal. Never
pump the brake pedal.
The rear door cannot be
opened from inside the
vehicle. Why?Check if the childproof lock is in the
lock position. If so, open the rear
door with the outside door handle.
To cancel this function, push the lever
to the unlock position.
Canadian models
15 CIVIC IMA-31TR26300.book 24 ページ ２０１４年９月９日　火曜日　午後１２時２０分

69
uuIndicators u
Continued
Instrument Panel
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage
Malfunction
Indicator Lamp
●Comes on when you set the power
mode to ON, 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. 363●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. 350
12 Volt Battery
Charging System
Indicator
●Comes on when you set the power
mode to ON, and goes off when
the engine starts.
●Comes on when the 12 volt
battery is not charging.
●Comes on while driving - Turn off the
climate control system and rear defogger
in order to reduce electricity
consumption.
2 If the 12 Volt Battery Charging
System Indicator Comes On P. 349
Shift Lever
Position
Indicator
●Indicates the current shift lever
position.
2Shifting P. 243—
15 CIVIC IMA-31TR26300.book 69 ページ ２０１４年９月９日　火曜日　午後１２時２０分

73
uuIndicators u
Continued
Instrument Panel
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage
Electric Power
Steering (EPS)
System Indicator
●Comes on when you set the power
mode to ON, and goes off when
the engine starts.
●Comes on if there is a problem
with the EPS system.
●Stays on constantly 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. 351
Low Tire
Pressure/TPMS
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you set the power mode to ON,
then goes off.
●May come on briefly if the power
mode to ON 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. 263
●Blinks for about one minute, and
then stays on if th ere is a problem
with the TPMS.●Blinks and remains on - Have the
vehicle checked by a de aler. 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
only
15 CIVIC IMA-31TR26300.book 73 ページ ２０１４年９月９日　火曜日　午後１２時２０分

74
uuIndicators u
Instrument Panel
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage
System Message
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you set the power mode to ON,
then goes off.
●Comes on along wi th 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 warn ing is canceled, or
the button is pressed.
—
IMA System
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you set the power mode to ON,
then goes off.
●Comes on if there is a problem
with the IMA system.
●Remains on or does not come on at all
- Avoid high speed driving and have your
vehicle checked by a dealer as soon as
possible.
2 If the IMA Indicator Comes On P. 352
Auto Idle Stop
Indicator●Blinks when Auto Idle Stop is in
operation. The engine
automatically shuts off.
2Auto Idle Stop P. 246—
Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators●Blinks when you operate the turn
signal lever.
●Blink 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. 302, 303
—
15 CIVIC IMA-31TR26300.book 74 ページ ２０１４年９月９日　火曜日　午後１２時２０分