2015 HONDA CIVIC automatic transmission

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DRIVING
DRIVING
Paddle Shifters*
Use the paddle shifters to change between 1st and 7th gears without remo\
ving
your hands from the steering wheel.
When the shift lever is in D: The vehicle goes into manual shift mode temporarily,
and the gear number appears. When you start traveling at a constant spee\
d,
manual shift mode automatically switches off, and the gear number goes o\
ff.
When the shift lever is in S: The vehicle goes into manual shift mode, and the
M indicator and gear number come on. When the vehicle comes to a stop, i\
t
automatically shifts down into 1st gear. You can pull away only in 1st gear. If the
vehicle speed increases and the engine speed approaches the tachometer’\
s red
zone, the transmission automatically shifts up.
To cancel manual shift mode, move the shift lever from S to D. The M indi\
cator and
gear number go off.
Manual Transmission*Fully press the clutch pedal to operate the shift lever and change gears\
.
*if equipped
– Paddle shifter (shift down) + Paddle shifter
(shift up) Recommended shift points
Shift up 1 to 2
2 to 3
3 to 4
4 to 5
5 to 6
6 to 7 Normal acceleration
15 mph (24 km/h)
25 mph (40 km/h)
40 mph (64 km/h)
45 mph (72 km/h)
50 mph (80 km/h)
55 mph (89 km/h)
5-speed manual transmission* 6-speed manual transmission* Recommended shift points
Shift Up 1 to 2
2 to 3
3 to 4
4 to 5 Normal Acceleration
15 mph (24 km/h)
27 mph (43 km/h)
39 mph (63 km/h)
53 mph (85 km/h)
Shift Up 1 to 2
2 to 3
3 to 4
4 to 5
5 to 6 Normal Acceleration
17 mph (27 km/h)
29 mph (46 km/h)
37 mph (59 km/h)
43 mph (69 km/h)
49 mph (79 km/h)
Recommended shift points
Braking
Slow down or stop your vehicle, and keep it from moving when parked.
Foot Brake
Press the brake pedal to slow down or stop your
vehicle from moving.
Brake Assist System During hard or emergency braking, the system
increases braking force. The brake pedal may move
slightly or make a noise; this is normal. Continue to
hold the brake pedal fi rmly down.
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) During hard or emergency braking, the system
rapidly pumps the brakes to prevent wheel lockup and
help you maintain steering control. The brake pedal
may pulsate slightly during ABS operation; this is
normal. Do not pump the brake pedal, and continue to
hold it fi rmly down.
Parking BrakeKeep the vehicle from moving when it is parked.
To apply: Pull the lever up fully without pressing the
release button.
To release: Press and hold the release button, then
lower the lever down all the way.
Brake pedal
Clutch pedal
Brake
pedal
The ABS may not function correctly if you use an incorrect tire type and\
size.
NOTICE
Release the parking brake fully before driving. The rear brakes and axle\
can be
damaged if you drive with the parking brake applied.
NOTICE
Before downshifting, make sure the engine will not go into the tachomete\
r’
s red
zone. This can severely damage your engine.
NOTICE
Do not shift to Reverse (R) before the vehicle comes to a complete sto\
p. This can
damage the transmission.
NOTICE

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SPECIFICATIONS
MAINTENANCE
Testing of Readiness Codes
Your vehicle has “readiness codes” as part of the onboard self-diag\
nostic system.
Some states refer to these codes as a test to see if your vehicle’s emissions
components are working properly. The codes may not be read if you go through the
testing just after the battery has gone dead or been disconnected.
To check if they are set, turn the vehicle on without starting the engine\
. The
malfunction indicator lamp will come on for several seconds. If it goes \
off, the
readiness codes are set. If it blinks fi ve times, the readiness codes are not set.
If you are required to have your vehicle tested before the readiness cod\
es are set,
prepare the vehicle for retesting by doing the following:
1. Fill the gas tank to approximately 3/4 full.
2. Park the vehicle and leave the engine off for 6 hours or more.
3. Make sure the ambient temperature is between 40°F and 95°F (4°\
C and 35°C).
4. Start the engine without touching the accelerator pedal, and let it idle\
for 20
seconds.
5. Keep the vehicle in Park (P) or Neutral for manual transmission. Incre\
ase the engine speed to 2,000 rpm, and hold it there for about 3 minutes.
6. Let the engine idle with your foot off the accelerator for 20 seconds.
7. Select a nearby, lightly traveled major highway where you can maintain a speed of 50 to 60 mph (80 to 97 km/h) for at least 20 minutes. Drive on the \
highway
with the vehicle in Drive (D) or 5th gear. Do not use cruise control. When traffi c
allows, drive for 90 seconds without using the accelerator pedal. (Vehicle speed
may vary slightly; this is OK.) If you cannot do this for a continuous \
90 seconds
because of traffi c conditions, drive for at least 30 seconds, then repeat two more
times (for a total of 90 seconds).
8. Drive in city/suburban traffi c for at least 10 minutes. When traffi c conditions allow, let the vehicle coast for several seconds without using the accelerato\
r
pedal or the brake pedal.
9. Park the vehicle and leave the engine off for 30 minutes.
The readiness codes are erased when the battery is disconnected, and set\
again
only after several days of driving under a variety of conditions.
If a testing facility determines that the readiness codes are not set, y\
ou may be
requested to return at a later date to complete the test, or see your de\
aler.
Vehicle
Engine and Fuel
Tires
Light Bulbs
Fluids
*1: LX-MT, HF, and Canadian DX models
*2: LX-CVT models
*3: EX and EX-L models
*4: Canadian Touring models
ModelHonda Civic 4-Door
No. of Passengers:
Front
Rear
Total
Weights:Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating U.S.: 3,693 lbs (1,675 kg)*1Canada: 1,675 kg*1U.S.: 3,748 lbs (1,700 kg)*2Canada: 1,700 kg*2U.S.: 3,792 lbs (1,720 kg)*3Canada: 1,720 kg*3Canada: 1,755 kg*4
Gross Axle Weight
Rating (Front)U.S.: 1,984 lbs (900 kg)*1Canada: 900 kg*1U.S.: 2,017 lbs (915 kg)*2Canada: 915 kg*2U.S.: 2,028 lbs (920 kg)*3Canada: 920 kg*3Canada: 940 kg*4Gross Axle Weight
Rating (Rear)U.S.: 1,742 lbs (790 kg)*1Canada: 790 kg*1U.S.: 1,753 lbs (795 kg)*2Canada: 795 kg*2U.S.: 1,786 lbs (810 kg)*3Canada: 810 kg*3Canada: 825 kg*4
Air Conditioning:
Refrigerant Type HFC-134a (R-134a)
Charge Quantity13.2 – 15.0 oz (375 – 425 g)
Lubricant TypeSP-10
2
3
5
Fuel Engine Specifications
Displacement110 cu-in (1,798 cm3)
Spark Plugs NGK
DENSO
Fuel:
TypeUnleaded gasoline, Pump
octane number of 87 or higher
Fuel Tank Capacity 13.2 US gal (50 ℓ)
DILZKR7B11GS
DXU22HCR-D11S
*1: Canadian DX model
*2: LX model
*3: HF model *4: EX model
*5: U.S. EX-L and Canadian
Touring models
RegularSizeP195/65R15 89H*1, *2P195/65R15 89S*3P205/55R16 89H*4P215/45R17 87V*5Pressure
psi (kPa [kgf/cm2])30 (210 [2.1])*1, *232 (220 [2.2])*3, *4, *5
Compact
Spare*Size
T135/80D15 99M
Pressure
psi (kPa [kgf/cm
2]) 60 (420 [4.2])
Wheel SizeRegular15 x 6J*1, *315 x 6 1/2J*216 x 6 1/2J*417 x 7J*5Compact Spare*15 x 4T
Headlights (Low Beam)51W (HB4)
Headlights (High Beam)
Fog Lights*55W (H11)
Front Turn Signal/Parking/Side
Marker Lights 28/8W (Amber)
Brake/Taillights21/5W
Rear Turn Signal Lights
Rear Side Marker LightsLED
Back-Up Lights
Taillights3CP
High-Mount Brake Light
Rear License Plate Lights5W
Trunk Light
Interior LightsMap Lights*8WCeiling Light8W
60W (HB3)
21W (Amber)
16W
21W
5W
Brake/Clutch Fluid
Automatic Transmission (CVT) Fluid
Manual Transmission FluidSpecifiedHonda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3
SpecifiedHCF-2
Capacity
SpecifiedHonda Manual Transmission Fluid
Capacity
Engine Oil
Engine Coolant
Recommended· Honda Genuine Motor Oil 0W-20
· API Premium-grade 0W-20
detergent oil
Capacity Change
Change
including
filter
3.9 US qt (3.7 ℓ)
SpecifiedHonda Long-Life Antifreeze/Coolant
Type2
Ratio
Capacity1.48 US gal (5.59 ℓ)
(change including the remaining 0.125
US gal (0.475 ℓ) in the reserve tank)
Washer Fluid
Tank CapacityU.S.: 2.6 US qt (2.5 ℓ)
Canada: 4.8 US qt (4.5 ℓ)
3.6 US qt (3.4 ℓ)Change
Change 1.5 US qt (1.4 ℓ)
3.7 US qt (3.5 ℓ)
50/50 with distilled water
SPECIFICATIONS
Civic Sedan

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SPECIFICATIONS
SPECIFICATIONS
Vehicle
Engine and Fuel
Tires
Light Bulbs
Fluids
ModelHonda Civic 2-Door
No. of Passengers:
Front 2
Rear 3
Total 5
Weights:Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating U.S.: 3,925 lbs (1,780 kg)
Canada: 1,780 kg
Gross Axle Weight
Rating (Front)U.S.: 2,117 lbs (960 kg)
Canada: 960 kg
Gross Axle Weight
Rating (Rear)U.S.: 1,830 lbs (830 kg)
Canada: 830 kg
Air Conditioning:
Refrigerant Type HFC-134a (R-134a)
Charge Quantity 13.2 – 15.0 oz (375 – 425 g)
Lubricant Type SP-10
Engine Specifications
FuelDisplacement144 cu-in (2,354 cm3)
Spark Plugs NGK ILZKR7B-11S
DENSO SXU22HCR11S
Fuel:
TypeUnleaded premium gasoline, Pump octane
number of 91 or higher
Fuel Tank Capacity 13.2 US gal (50 ℓ)
*1: Optional for U.S. models (summer tires)
RegularSize225/40R18 92V
225/40R18 92Y*1Pressure
psi(kPa[kgf/cm2])33 (230 [2.3])
32 (220 [2.2])*1
Compact
Spare Size
T135/80D16 101M
Pressure
psi(kPa[kgf/cm2]) 60 (420 [4.2])
Wheel SizeRegular18 x 7 1/2JCompact Spare16 x 4T
Headlights (Low Beam)55W (H11)
Headlights (High Beam) 60W (HB3)
Fog Lights55W (H11)
Front Turn Signal/Parking/Side
Marker Lights 28/8W
Brake/Taillights21/5W
Rear Side Marker Light 5W
Back-Up Lights16W
Rear Turn Signal Lights 21W (Amber)
High-Mount Brake LightLED
Rear License Plate Light 5W
Trunk Light5W
Interior Lights Map Lights 8W
Ceiling Light 8W
Brake/Clutch Fluid
Manual Transmission FluidSpecifiedHonda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3
SpecifiedHonda Manual Transmission Fluid
Capacity Change 2.0 US qt (1.9 ℓ)
Engine Oil
Engine Coolant
Recommended· Honda Genuine Motor Oil 0W-20
· API Premium-grade 0W-20 detergent oil
Capacity Change 4.2 US qt (4.0 ℓ)
Change
including
filter
4.4 US qt (4.2 ℓ)
SpecifiedHonda Long-Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type2
Ratio 50/50 with distilled water
Capacity1.45 US gal (5.5 ℓ)
(change including the remaining
0.125 US gal (0.475 ℓ) in the reserve tank)
Washer Fluid
Tank CapacityU.S.: 2.6 US qt (2.5 ℓ)
Canada: 4.8 US qt (4.5 ℓ)
Civic Coupe Si
Vehicle
Engine and Fuel
Tires
Light Bulbs
Fluids
Model Honda Civic 4-Door Natural Gas
No. of Passengers:
Front
Rear
Tot al 2
3
5
Weights:
Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating 3,870 lbs (1,755 kg)
Gross Axle Weight
Rating (Front) 2,007 lbs (910 kg)
Gross Axle Weight
Rating (Rear) 1,863 lbs (845 kg)
Air Conditioning:
Refrigerant Type
Charge Quantity
Lubricant Type HFC-134a (R-134a)
13.2 – 15.0 oz (375 – 425 g)
SP-10
Engine SpecificationsDisplacement 110 cu-in (1,798 cm3)
Spark Plugs NGK SILKR8B8DS
FuelFuel Tank
Service Pressure 3,600 psi (24,800 kPa) at 70°F (21°C)
Fuel Tank
Capacity 3,000 psi:
Slow filling
Fast filling
6.96 GGE
5.84 GGE
3,600 psi:
Slow filling
Fast filling
7.7 7 G G E
6.51 GGE
Regular
Size
P195/65R15 89H
Pressure
psi (kPa[kgf/cm2]) 3 0 ( 210 [2.1] )
Compact
Spare
*1Size T135/80D15 99M
Pressure
psi (kPa[kgf/cm
2]) 60 (420 [4.2])
Wheel Size Regular
15 x 6J
Compact Spare
*115 x 4T
*1: Models with compact spare tire
Headlights (Low Beam) 51W (HB4)
Headlights (High Beam) 60W (HB3)
Front Turn Signal/Parking/Side
Marker Lights 28/8W (Amber)
Brake/Taillights 21/5W
Rear Turn Signal Lights 21W (Amber)
Rear Side Marker Lights LED
Back-Up Lights 16W
Taillights 3CP
High-Mount Brake Light 21W
Rear License Plate Lights 5W
Tr unk Light 5W
Interior Lights
Map Lights
Ceiling Light 8W
8W
Washer FluidTank Capacity 2.6 US qt (2.5 ℓ)
Brake FluidSpecified Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3Automatic Transmission Fluid
Specified
Honda ATF DW-1

(automatic transmission fluid)
Capacity Change 2.5 US qt (2.4 ℓ)

Engine Oil
Recommended • Honda Genuine Motor Oil 0W-20
• API Premium-grade 0W-20
detergent oil
Capacity Change 3.7 US qt (3.5 ℓ)
Change
including
filter
3.9 US qt (3.7 ℓ)

Engine Coolant
Specified Honda Long-Life Antifreeze/Coolant
Type2
Ratio 50/50 with distilled water
Capacity 1.45 US gal (5.50 ℓ)
(change including the remaining

0.125 US gal (0.475 ℓ) in the reserve tank)
Civic Natural Gas (CNG)