2015 HONDA CIVIC maintenance

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VISUAL INDEX
Quickly locate items in the vehicle’s interior.
Steering Wheel and Nearby Controls
1 Lights/turn signals/LaneWatch
button* p. 34, p. 35, p. 96
2 SEL/RESET knob p. 28
Brightness control p. 34
3 Wipers/washers p. 35
4 Cruise control buttons p. 95
5 Horn
6 Voice recognition buttons p. 67,
p. 71, p. 78
7 Instrument panel p. 23
8 Information display* p. 27
intelligent Multi-Information Display
(i-MID)* p. 28
9 MENU button*/SOURCE button*
p. 43, p. 46, p. 71, p. 78
Audio controls p. 46
i-MID button* p. 28
10 Hood release handle p. 120
11 km/mile change knob
CLOCK knob* p. 44
12 ENGINE START/STOP button* p. 91
13 Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®) OFF
button p. 94
14 ECON button* p. 94
VISUAL INDEX
*if equipped
1138
54
12
10
7112314
69
Models with touchscreen
Basic HFL Operation ....................... 71
Pairing a Phone ............................... 73
Making a Call .................................. 74
SMS Text Messaging and E-Mail* ... 76
HondaLink™ Assist ........................ 77
Siri™ Eyes Free ............................... 77
NAVIGATION* .................................. 78
Basic Navigation Operation ......... 78
Entering a Destination ................... 81
Routing .............................................. 83
DRIVING ............................................ 85
Before Driving ................................. 85
Maximum Load Limit ...................... 87
Towing a Trailer .............................. 89
Starting to Drive .............................. 90
Shifting .............................................. 91
Braking ............................................. 93
Eco Assist System* ......................... 94
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA
®), aka
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
System ............................................... 94
Cruise Control* ................................ 95
LaneWatch™* ................................. 96
Rearview Camera* ......................... 97
Multi-View Rear Camera* ............. 98
Refueling .......................................... 99
HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED ... 103
Smart Entry Remote Battery Strength ... 103
Jump Starting ................................ 103
Shift Lever Does Not Move* ....... 104
Overheating .................................... 105 Emergency Engine Stop* ............. 106
Emergency Towing ....................... 106
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)* .......................................... 107
Changing a Flat Tire ...................... 108
Tire Repair Kit* .............................. 111
Fuse Locations ............................... 112
MAINTENANCE ............................. 115
Safety Precautions ....................... 115
Maintenance Minder™................ 116
Under the Hood .............................. 119
Engine Oil ....................................... 121
Engine Coolant .............................. 124
Checking the Battery .................... 125
Window Washer Fluid ................. 125
Changing Wiper Blades ............... 126
Tire Information ............................. 127
Tire Labeling .................................. 130
DOT Tire Quality Grading ............. 131
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) - Required Federal
Explanation .................................... 133
Testing of Readiness Codes ........ 134
SPECIFICATIONS ........................... 135
CUSTOMER INFORMATION ......... 140
Frequently Asked Questions/
Troubleshooting ............................ 140
Contact Us ...................................... 141
Honda Roadside Assistance ....... 141
Warranty Coverages ..................... 142
VOICE COMMAND INDEX ............ 143
INDEX .............................................. 148
*if equipped

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SAFETY
SAFETY
1 Two SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System) front airbags. The driver’s
airbag is stored in the center
of the steering wheel; the front
passenger’s airbag is stored in the
dashboard. Both are marked SRS
AIRBAG.
2 Two side airbags, one for the driver and one for the front passenger.
The airbags are stored in the outer
edges of the seat-backs. Both are
marked SIDE AIRBAG.
3 Two side curtain airbags, one for each side of the vehicle. The
airbags are stored in the ceiling,
above the side windows. The front
and rear pillars are marked SIDE
CURTAIN AIRBAG.
4 An electronic control unit that continually monitors and can
record information about the
sensors, the airbag activators, the
seat belt tensioners, and driver and
front passenger seat belt use when
the vehicle is on.
5 Automatic front seat belt tensioners. The driver’s and front passenger’s
seat belts incorporate sensors that
detect whether or not they are
fastened.
6 A driver’s seat position sensor. If the seat is too far forward, the airbag
will infl ate with less force.
7 Weight sensors in the front passenger’s seat. The front
passenger’s airbag will be turned off
if the weight on the seat is 65 lbs (29
kg) or less (the weight of an infant or
small child).
8 Impact sensors that can detect a moderate-to-severe front or side
impact.
9 An indicator on the dashboard that alerts you that the front passenger’s
front airbag has been turned off.
10 An indicator on the instrument panel that alerts you to a possible problem
with the airbag system or seat belt
tensioners.
11 A rollover sensor that detects whether the vehicle is about to roll
over.
Airbag System Components
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4
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Airbag Care
You do not need to, and should not, perform any maintenance on or replace\
any
airbag system components yourself. However, you should have your vehicle
inspected by a dealer in the following situations:
When the airbags have deployed
If an airbag has infl ated, the control unit and other related parts must be replaced.
Similarly, once an automatic seat belt tensioner has been activated, it must be
replaced.
When the vehicle has been in a moderate-to-severe collision
Even if the airbags did not infl ate, have your dealer inspect the following: the
driver’s seat position sensor, weight sensors in the passenger’s seat, front seat
belt tensioners, and each seat belt that was worn during the crash.
Do not remove or modify a front seat without first consulting a dealer
This would likely disable the driver’s seat position sensor or the weight sensors
in the passenger’s seat. If it is necessary to remove or modify a front seat to
accommodate a person with disabilities, contact a Honda dealer. For U.S.
vehicles, call Honda Automobile Customer Service at (800) 999-1009. Fo\
r Canadian
vehicles, call Honda Canada Customer Relations at (888) 946-6329.

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INSTRUMENT PANEL
INSTRUMENT PANEL
Washer uid level (Canadian models)*
The washer fl uid is low. Refi ll the washer fl uid (see page 125).
System message*
When a condition or malfunction indicator comes on, a message also
appears on the multi-information display. Check the display for more
information.
Vehicle Stability Assist ( VSA
®) system
(Blinks) VSA is active.
Maintenance Minder™*
Scheduled maintenance for your vehicle is due.
Immobilizer
Your key or remote transmitter cannot be recognized by the vehicle. If th\
e
indicator blinks, you may not be able to start the engine. Turn the vehicle off,
and then on again. If it continues to blink, there may be a problem with\
the
system. See your dealer.
On/Off Indicators
These indicators remind you when an item is on or off.
Gauges
These gauges include speed and fuel information. VSA off
CRUISE MAIN on
CRUISE CONTROL on
Turn signals/hazards on
*if equipped
Fog lights* on
High beams on
Exterior lights on
ECON mode* on
Civic Si models
i-VTEC indicator
Rev indicator
Instant fuel
economy
gauge
Ambient meter
(see page 94)
Fuel gauge
Speedometer
Information Display*
Consists of several displays that provide you with useful information.
Press the select/reset knob to cycle through the displays shown below.
Select/reset knob
Average fuel A, Trip
meter A, Odometer
Range, Trip meter A, Odometer Engine oil life
Average fuel B, Trip
meter B, Odometer
*if equipped

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DRIVING
NAVIGATION
Taking a Detour
You can calculate a detour route manually if you encounter a road closure\
or other
obstacle.
1. When en route, press MENU from the map screen.
2. Select Detour. The system attempts to calculate a new route by avoiding the next 5 miles (8 km)
while on a freeway or 1 mile (1 km) while on a
surface street.
Traffic
View traffi c fl ow, incidents, and construction in major metro areas. You can also
route around congestion or incidents using voice commands. Press the Talk
button before saying each command. Available on U.S. models only.
1. When en route, say “Display traf c incidents.” A list of incidents on your route appears.
2. Say the number of the incident you want to avoid.
3. Say “Avoid” and the incident list returns.
4. Say “Recalculate route” to set the new route.
Canceling Your Route
You can cancel your route at any time.
1. When en route, press MENU from the map screen.
2. Select Cancel Route. The route is cleared and the map screen returns. You can also press the Talk
button and say “Cancel route.”
Learn about preparation for driving, as well as other features.
Before Driving
Check the following items before you begin driving.
Exterior Checks
• Make sure there are no obstructions on the windows, door mirrors, exteri\
or lights, or other parts of the vehicle.
• Remove any frost, snow, or ice.
• Make sure the hood is securely closed.
• Heat from the engine and exhaust can ignite fl ammable materials left under the hood, causing a fi re. If you’ve parked your vehicle for an extended period,
inspect and remove any debris that may have collected, such as dried gra\
ss
and leaves that have fallen or have been carried in for use as a nest by\
a small
animal. Also check under the hood for leftover fl ammable materials after you or
someone else has performed maintenance on your vehicle.
• Make sure the tires are in good condition.
• Make sure there are no people or objects behind or around the vehicle.
Interior Checks • Store or secure all items on board properly.
• Do not pile items higher than the seat height.
• Do not place anything in the front seat footwells. Make sure to secure t\
he fl oor mats.
• If you have any animals on board, do not let them move freely around in \
the vehicle.
• Securely close and lock all doors and the trunk.
• Adjust your seating position, mirrors, and steering wheel properly.
• Make sure items placed on the fl oor behind the front seats cannot roll under the seats.
• Everyone in the vehicle must fasten their seat belt.
• Make sure that the indicators in the instrument panel come on when you s\
tart the vehicle, and go off soon after.
If the doors are frozen shut, use warm water around the door edges to me\
lt any
ice. Do not try to force them open, as this can damage the rubber trim a\
round the
doors. When done, wipe dry to avoid further freezing.
NOTICE
DRIVING

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MAINTENANCE
HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
Inspecting and Changing Fuses
1. Turn the vehicle off, including all lights and accessories.
2. Remove the fuse box cover.
3. Check the large fuse in the engine compartment.
If the fuse is blown, use a Phillips-head screwdriver to remove the screws and replace
the fuse with a new one. Reinstall the screws.
4. Inspect the small fuses in the engine compartment and the vehicle interior.
If there is a burned out fuse, remove it with the fuse puller and replace it with a new one.
Replacing a fuse with one that has a higher rating greatly increases the\
chances
of damaging the electrical system.
NOTICE
Blown
fuse
Combined
fuse
Fuse puller
Learn about basic maintenance that you can perform on the vehicle yourse\
lf, as well
as information about how to best maintain the vehicle.
Safety Precautions
Some of the most important safety precautions are listed below; however, we cannot
warn you of every conceivable hazard that can arise in performing mainte\
nance.
Only you can decide whether or not you should perform a given task.
Maintenance Safety • To reduce the possibility of fi re or explosion, keep cigarettes, sparks, and fl ames away from the battery and all fuel-related parts.
• Never leave rags, towels, or other fl ammable objects under the hood.
• To clean parts, use a commercially available degreaser or parts cleaner, not gasoline.
• Wear eye protection and protective clothing when working with the battery\
or compressed air.
• Do not run the engine in confi ned spaces where carbon monoxide gas can accumulate.
Vehicle Safety
• The vehicle must be stationary, and parked on level ground with the parking brake set and the engine off.
• Be aware that hot parts can burn you.
• Be aware that moving parts can injure you.
Improperly maintaining this vehicle or failing to correct a problem befo\
re driving
can cause a crash in which you can be seriously hurt or killed.
Always follow the inspection and maintenance recommendations according t\
o
the schedules in this guide.
WARNING
Failure to properly follow maintenance instructions and precautions can \
cause
you to be seriously hurt or killed.
Always follow the procedures and precautions in this guide.
WARNING
MAINTENANCE

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MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE
Maintenance Minder™
Reminds you when indicated maintenance service is due.
Models with information display
When maintenance is due, the Maintenance Minder indicator comes on and a\

message appears on the display every time you turn the vehicle on. Press\
the select/
reset knob to change displays.
Models with i-MID
When maintenance is due, the system message indicator comes on and a mes\
sage
appears on the display every time you turn the vehicle on. Press the Inf\
o button on
the steering wheel to change displays.
• Independent of the Maintenance Minder information, replace the brake fl\
uid every
3 years.
• Inspect idle speed every 160,000 miles (256,000 km).
• Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2, or 3 if they are noisy.
Maintenance
Minder indicator
Main items
Sub items
Maintenance Minder message
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Maintenance
Minder indicator
Main
items Sub
items
Maintenance Minder messageSystem message
indicator
Maintenance Minder Service Codes
These codes indicate what services are due on your vehicle.
Sedan, Coupe, and Si models
*1: If a message SERVICE does not appear more than 12 months after the displ\
ay is reset, change
the engine oil every year.
*2: Models with tire repair kit
#: See information on maintenance and emissions warranty.
CODEMaintenance Main Items
A • Replace engine oil*1
B• Replace engine oil*1 and oil filter
• Inspect front and rear brakes/service as necessary
• Check parking brake adjustment
• Inspect tie rod ends, steering gearbox, and boots
• Inspect suspension components
• Inspect driveshaft boots
• Inspect brake hoses and lines (Including ABS/VSA)
• Inspect all fluid levels and condition of fluids
• Inspect exhaust system
#
• Inspect fuel lines and connections#
• Check the expiration date for TRK bottle*2
*2: If you drive in dusty conditions, replace the air cleaner element every \
15,000 miles (24,000 km).
*3: If you drive primarily in urban areas that have high concentrations of s\
oot in the air from industry
and from diesel-powered vehicles, replace the dust and pollen filter e\
very 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
*4: Continuously variable transmission (CVT) models
Driving in mountainous areas at very low vehicle speeds or trailer towin\
g results in higher transmission
temperatures. This requires transmission fluid changes more frequently\
than recommended by the
Maintenance Minder. If you regularly drive your vehicle under these cond\
itions, have the transmission
fluid changed every 25,000 miles (40,000 km).
CODEMaintenance Sub Items
1 • Rotate tires
2• Replace air cleaner element*2
• Replace dust and pollen filter*3
• Inspect drive belt
3 • Replace transmission fluid*4
4• Replace spark plugs
• Inspect valve clearance
5 • Replace engine coolant

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MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE
Natural Gas (CNG) models
CODE Maintenance Main Items
A Replace engine oil • *1
B Replace engine oil• *1 and oil filter
Replace fuel filter element (low pressure)
•
Drain fuel filter (high pressure)
•
Inspect front and rear brakes/service as necessary
•
Check parking brake adjustment
•
Inspect tie rod ends, steering gearbox, and boots
•
Inspect suspension components
•
Inspect driveshaft boots
•
Inspect brake hoses and lines (Including ABS/ VSA)
•
Inspect all fluid levels and condition of fluids
•
Inspect exhaust system
•
#
Inspect fuel lines and connections
• #
Check the expiration date for TRK bottle
•
CODE Maintenance Sub Items
1 Rotate tires •
2 Replace air cleaner element •
*2
Replace dust and pollen filter
• *3
Replace fuel filter element (high pressure)
•
Inspect drive belt
•
Inspect valve clearance
•
Inspect fuel tank
•
*4
3 Replace transmission fluid •
4 Replace spark plugs •
5 Replace engine coolant •
*1: If a message SERVICE does not appear more than 12 months after the display is reset, change the
engine oil every year.
# : See information on maintenance and emissions warranty.
*2: If you drive in dusty conditions, replace the air cleaner element every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
*3: If you drive primarily in urban areas that have high concentrations of soot in the air from industry and
from diesel-powered vehicles, replace the dust and pollen filter every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
*4: If sub item 2 does not appear more than 36 months after the display is reset, inspect the fuel tank
every three years.
See CNG tank expiration and production dates for inspection and replacement information.
Fuel tank should be replaced 15 years after it was manufactured.
Under the Hood
Engine oil dipstick
(orange handle)
Engine oil dipstick
(orange handle) Brake fl
uid
(black cap)
Brake fl uid
(black cap)
Clutch fl
uid (manual
transmission)
(light gray cap)
Clutch fl uid
(light gray cap)
Battery
Battery
Engine coolant reserve tank
Engine coolant reserve tank
Engine oil fi
ll cap
Engine oil fi ll cap
W
asher fl uid
(blue cap)
W asher fl uid
(blue cap) Radiator cap
Radiator cap
U.S. models
Maintenance, replacement, or repair of emissions control devices and sys\
tems
may be done by any automotive repair establishment or individuals using \
parts
that are certi ed to EP A standards.
According to state and federal regulations, failure to perform maintenan\
ce on the
maintenance main items marked with # will not void your emissions warran\
ties.
However , all maintenance services should be performed in accordance with the
intervals indicated by the multi-information display .
Sedan, Coupe, and Natural Gas (CNG) models
Si models

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MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE
Opening the Hood
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface, and set the parking brake.
2. Pull the hood release handle under the lower left corner of the dashboard.
3. Push up the hood latch lever in the center of the hood to release the lock mechanism, and open
the hood.
4. Remove the support rod from the clamp using the grip. Mount the support rod in the hood.
When closing, remove the support rod, and stow it in the clamp, then gently lower the hood.
Remove your hand at a height of approximately
12 inches (30 cm) and let the hood close.
Hood release handle
Lever
Support rod Grip
Clamp
P
ull
Do not open the hood when the wiper arms are raised. The hood will strik\
e the
wipers, and may damage either the hood or the wipers.
NOTICE
Engine Oil
Park the vehicle on level ground, and wait approximately three minutes a\
fter turning
the engine off before you check the oil.
Checking the Oil
1. Remove the dipstick (orange handle).
2. Wipe the dipstick with a clean cloth or paper towel.
3. Insert the dipstick back all the way into its hole.
4. Remove the dipstick again, and check the level. It should be between the upper and lower marks.
Add oil if necessary.
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Upper mark
Upper mark Lower mark
Lower mark