2015 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID clutch

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HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
Learn about what to do in critical or emergency situations.
Smart Entry Remote Battery Strength
If the battery life in your remote transmitter is weak, a message appear\
s in the
display with information on how to start the engine.
1. Touch the back of the remote transmitter to the
ENGINE START/STOP button while the indicator is
fl ashing.
2. With the brake pedal or clutch pedal pressed, press the ENGINE START/STOP button within 10
seconds.
HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
Booster battery
WARNING: Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead\

compounds. Wash your hands after handling.
A battery can explode if you do not follow the correct procedure, seriou\
sly
injuring anyone nearby.
Keep all sparks, open fl ames, and smoking materials away from the battery.
WARNING
After the Engine StartsOnce your vehicle’s engine has started, remove the jumper cables in the following
order:
1. Disconnect the jumper cable from your engine hanger.
2. Disconnect the other end of the jumper cable from the assisting vehicle’\
s (-) terminal.
3. Disconnect the jumper cable from your vehicle’s (+) terminal.
4. Disconnect the other end of the jumper cable from the assisting vehicle’\
s (+) terminal.
5. Have your vehicle inspected by a nearby service station or a dealer.
Shift Lever Does Not Move
Follow the procedure below if you cannot move the shift lever out of Par\
k (P).
1. Set the parking brake.
2. Remove the built-in key from the remote transmitter.
3. Wrap a cloth around the tip of a small fl at-tip screwdriver to remove the cover of the shift lock
release slot. Put the tip of the fl at-tip screwdriver
into the slot and remove it as shown in the image.
4. Insert the key into the shift lock release slot.
5. While pushing the key down, press the shift lever release button and place the shift lever into Neutral
(N). The lock is now released. Have the shift lever
checked by a dealer as soon as possible.
Slot
Cover
Release
button Shift lock
release slot
Jump
Starting
Turn off the power to electric devices, such as audio and lights. T urn off the engine,
then open the hood.
1. Connect the fi rst jumper cable to your vehicle’ s
battery (+) terminal.
2. Connect the other end of the fi rst jumper cable
to the booster battery (+) terminal. Use a 12-volt
booster battery only .
3. Connect the second jumper cable to the booster
battery (-) terminal.
4. Connect the other end of the second jumper cable
to the grounding point as shown. Do not connect
this jumper cable to any other part.
5. If your vehicle is connected to another vehicle,
start the assisting vehicle’ s engine and increase its
rpm slightly .
6. Attempt to start your vehicle’ s engine. If it turns over slowly , make sure that the
jumper cables have good metal-to-metal contact.

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Fuse Locations
If any electrical devices are not working, turn the vehicle off and chec\
k to see if any
applicable fuse is blown. Fuse locations are shown on the fuse box cover\
. Locate the
fuse in question by the fuse number and box cover number.
Engine Compartment Fuse Box
Located under the hood near the brake fl uid reservoir. Push the tabs to open the
box.
11Oil Level7.5 A
12 LED Daytime Running
Lights 10 A
13IMA 17.5 A
14 Hazard 10 A
15FI Sub15 A
16 IG Coil 20 A
17Stop15 A
18 Horn 10 A
19IMA 210 A
20 Right Headlight Low Beam 15 A
21IGP15 A
22 DBW 15 A
23Left Headlight Low Beam15 A
24 Booster SOL 15 A
25MG Clutch7.5 A
26 Washer 15 A
27SMALL20 A
28 Interior Lights 7.5 A
29Backup10 A
Circuit ProtectedAmps
Circuit ProtectedAmps
1
EPS70 ABooster Motor40 AABS/VSA Motor30 AABS/VSA FSR30 AWiper Motor30 AMain Fuse100 A
2
IG Main30 A
Fuse Box Main 60 A
Fuse Box Main 260 A
Headlight Main 30 A
ST MG30 A
Rear Defogger 30 A −−
Blower 40 A
−−
Sub Fan Motor 20 A
Main Fan Motor 20 A
3−−
4 IG Coil 2 15 A
5Starter DIAG, ST MG7.5 A
6 IG Coil 1 15 A
7−−
8− −
9−−
10 − −
Replacing the Flat Tire
1. Remove the wheel nuts and fl at tire.
2. Mount the compact spare tire. Replace the wheel nuts, and lightly tighten them.
3. Lower the vehicle and remove the jack. Tighten the wheel nuts in the order indicated in the
image. Go around, tightening the nuts, two to
three times in this order. Do not overtighten the
wheel nuts.
If you drive with the spare tire installed, the
low tire pressure/TPMS indicator appears. The
indicator stays on until a regular tire is installed.
Storing the Flat Tire 1. Remove the center cap.
2. Open the trunk. Place the fl at tire face down in the spare tire well.
3. Remove the spacer cone from the wing bolt, fl ip it over, and insert it back on the bolt. Secure the
fl at tire with the wing bolt.
4. Securely put the jack and wheel nut wrench back in the tool case. Store the case in the trunk.
Loose items can fl y around the interior in a crash and can seriously injure the
occupants.
Store the wheel, jack, and tools securely before driving.
W ARNING
For normal
tire
For compact spare tire
Wing bolt
Spacer
cone