2015 HONDA CIVIC maintenance reset

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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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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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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
1.8 ℓ engine models
2.4 ℓ engine models
Recommended Engine Oil
Honda Genuine Motor Oil
Premium-grade 0W-20 detergent oil with an API Certi cation Seal on the
container
This seal indicates the oil is energy conserving and
that it meets the American Petroleum Institute’s
latest requirements.
Use Honda Genuine Motor Oil or another
commercial engine oil of suitable viscosity for the
ambient temperature as shown.
You may also use synthetic motor oil if it is labeled with the API Certifi\
cation Seal
and is of the specifi ed viscosity grade.
Adding Oil 1. Unscrew and remove the engine oil fi ll cap.
2. Add oil slowly.
3. Reinstall the engine oil fi ll cap, and tighten it securely.
4. Wait for three minutes and recheck the engine oil dipstick.
Ambient temperature
Do not fi ll the engine oil above the upper mark. Overfi lling the engine oil can result
in leaks and engine damage.
NOTICE
Engine oil
fi ll cap
Engine oil
fi ll cap
Resetting the Engine Oil Life
If you change or replace the vehicle’s engine oil yourself, you must reset the
engine oil life.
Models with information display
1. Press the select/reset knob until the engine oil life appears in the display.
2. Press and hold the knob for 10 seconds or more, until the display begins to blink.
3. Press and hold the knob for 5 seconds or more. The engine oil life display returns to 100%.
Models with multi-information display
Use the steering wheel buttons to control the display.
1. Press MENU to go to the Vehicle Menu screen.
2. Select Vehicle Information.
3. Select Maintenance Info. The engine oil life appears on the i-MID.
4. Select oil life reset mode.
5. Select Yes. The engine oil life display returns to 100%.
Failure to reset the engine oil life after a maintenance service results\
in the system
showing incorrect maintenance intervals, which can lead to serious mecha\
nical
problems.
NOTICE
5Engine oil
Air f ilter s
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