2015 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID winter tires

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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.
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Maintenance
This chapter discusses basic maintenance.
Before Performing MaintenanceInspection and Maintenance ............ 280
Safety When Performing Maintenance ..281
Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service ........................................... 282
Maintenance Minder
TM..................... 283
Maintenance Under the Hood Maintenance Items Under the Hood .. 288
Opening the Hood ........................... 289
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 290
Oil Check ......................................... 291
Adding Engine Oil ............................ 292
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter .. 293
Engine Coolant ................................ 295
Transmission Fluid ............................ 297
Brake Fluid ....................................... 298
Refilling Window Washer Fluid......... 299
Replacing Light Bulbs ....................... 300
Checking and Maintaining Wiper
Blades .......................................... 306
Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires ................................. 308
Tire and Loading Information Label .. 309
Tire Labeling .................................... 309
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles).. 311Wear Indicators................................ 313 Tire Service Life ................................ 313
Tire and Wheel Replacement ........... 314
Tire Rotation .................................... 315
Winter Tires ..................................... 316
12 Volt Battery .................................. 317
Remote Transmitter Care
Replacing the Button Battery ........... 318
Climate Control System Maintenance.. 319Cleaning
Interior Care .................................... 320
Exterior Care.................................... 322
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uuChecking and Maintaining Tires uWinter Tires
Maintenance
Winter Tires
If driving on snowy or frozen roads, mount all season marked M+S tires, snow tires,
or tire chains; reduce speed; and maintain su fficient distance between vehicles when
driving.
Be particularly careful when operating the steering wheel or brakes to prevent
skidding.
Use tire chains, snow tires, or all season tires when necessary or according to the
law.
When mounting, refer to the following points.
For winter tires:
• Select the size and load ranges that are the same as the original tires.
• Mount the tires to all four wheels.
For tire chains:
• Install them on the front tires only.
• Because your vehicle has limited tire clearance, we strongly recommend using the
chains listed below:
• Follow the chain manufacturer’s instruction when installing. Mount them as
tightly as you can.
• Check that the chains do not to uch the brake lines or suspension.
• Drive slowly.
Cable-type: SCC Radial Chain SC1030
1Winter Tires
NOTICE
Traction devices that are th e wrong size or improperly
installed can damage your vehicle’s brake lines,
suspension, body, and wheels. Stop driving if they are
hitting any part of the vehicle.
When tire chains are mounted, follow the chain
manufacturer’s instructi ons regarding vehicle
operational limits.
3WARNING
Using the wrong chains, or not properly
installing chains, can damage the brake
lines and cause a crash in which you can be
seriously injured or killed.
Follow all instruction s in this owner’s
manual regarding the selection and use of
tire chains.
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Index
Fastening .................................................. 35
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder
Seat Belt ................................................. 59
Pregnant Women...................................... 37
Reminder .................................................. 33
Warning Indicator ............................... 33, 70
Seat Heaters ............................................. 143
Security System
Immobilizer System Indicator..................... 75
Security System Alarm Indicator ................ 76
Select Lever ........................................ 20, 243
Operation ......................................... 20, 244
Releasing ................................................ 346
Won’t Move ........................................... 346
Select/Reset Knob ...................................... 86
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 56
Shift Lever .......................................... 20, 243
Shift Lever Position Indicator ............ 69, 244
Shifting ..................................................... 243
Shoulder Anchor ........................................ 36
Side Airbags ............................................... 46
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 48
Smart Entry System .................................. 107
Indicator ................................................... 79
Smart Entry with Push Button Start
System ..................................................... 107
Indicator ................................................... 79
SMS Text Message .................................... 224
Snow Tires ................................................ 316
SOURCE Button .......................................... 93
Spare Tire ......................................... 335, 359 Spark Plugs
................................................ 358
Specifications ............................................ 358
Specified Fuel .................................... 273, 358
Speedometer .............................................. 84
SRS Airbags (Airbags) ................................. 39
Starting the Engine .................................. 238
Does Not Start ......................................... 341
Engine Switch Buzzer .............................. 123
Jump Starting .......................................... 344
Steering Wheel ......................................... 131
Adjusting ................................................. 131
Stopping .................................................... 271
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ........ 42
Switches (Around the Steering Wheel) ... 4, 5
System Message Indicator .......................... 74
T
Tachometer................................................. 84
Temperature High Temperature Indicator ....................... 76
Low Temperature Indicator ........................ 76
Outside Temperature Display ..................... 89
Temperature Sensor ................................... 89
Text Message ............................................ 224
Time (Setting) ........................................... 102
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) ..................................................... 263
Indicator ............................................ 73, 352
Tire Repair Kit ........................................... 327 Tires
........................................................... 308
Air Pressure ..................................... 309, 359
Checking and Maintaining ...................... 308
Compact Spare Tire ......................... 335, 359
Inspection ............................................... 308
Labeling .................................................. 309
Puncture (Flat Tire) .................................. 335
Regulations ............................................. 311
Rotation .................................................. 315
Spare Tire ................................................ 335
Tire Chains .............................................. 316
Tire Repair Kit.......................................... 327
Wear Indicators ....................................... 313
Winter..................................................... 316
Tools .......................................................... 326
Towing a Trailer ....................................... 237
Towing Your Vehicle ................................ 237
Emergency .............................................. 356
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring
System) .................................................... 263
Indicator............................................ 73, 352
Transmission ............................................. 243
Automatic ............................................... 243
Fluid ........................................................ 297
Shift Lever Position Indicator.............. 69, 244
Trip Meter ................................................... 88
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Index
Troubleshooting....................................... 325
Blown Fuse ...................................... 353, 354
Brake Pedal Vibrates .................................. 25
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door .......... 25
Emergency Towing .................................. 356
Engine Does Not Start.............................. 341
Noise When Braking .................................. 25
Overheating............................................. 347
Puncture/Flat Tire ............................. 327, 335
Rear Door Won’t Open ...................... 24, 112
Regular Gasoline.............................. 273, 358
Shift Lever Won’t Move ........................... 346
Warning Indicators .................................... 68
Trunk ......................................................... 114
Lid ........................................................... 114
Light Bulb ................................................ 358
Turn Signals ............................................... 124
Indicators (Instrum ent Panel) ...................... 74
U
Unlocking the Doors ................................. 106
Unlocking the Fron t Doors from the
Inside ......................................................... 17
USB Adapter Cable ........................... 148, 150
USB Flash Drives ........................................ 191
USB/HDMI ® Port ........................................ 149
Using the Smart Entr y with Push Button
Start System ............................................. 107
V
Vanity Mirrors ............................................... 7
Vehicle Identification Number ................ 360
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®).................. 259
Off Button............................................... 260
Off Indicator.............................................. 72
System Indicator ........................................ 71
Viscosity (Oil) .................................... 290, 359
VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist) .................. 259
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Warning and Information Messages ......... 80
Warning Indicator On/Blinking ............... 349
Warning Labels ........................................... 65
Warranties (Warranty Manual provided
separately) .............................................. 365
Watts ......................................................... 358
Wear Indicators (Tire) .............................. 313
Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle) ........... 338
Window Washers ..................................... 128
Adding/Refilling Fluid .............................. 299
Switch ..................................................... 128
Windows (Opening and Closing) ............ 119
Windshield ................................................ 128
Cleaning ................................................. 323
Defrosting/Defogging .............................. 145
Washer Fluid ........................................... 299
Wiper Blades ........................................... 306
Wipers and Washers................................ 128 Winter Tires
.............................................. 316
Snow Tires .............................................. 316
Tire Chains.............................................. 316
Wipers and Washers ................................ 128
Checking and Maintaining Wiper
Blades ................................................... 306
WMA ......................................... 167, 175, 180
Worn Tires ................................................ 308
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XM® Radio ................................................ 164
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