2016 HONDA CIVIC COUPE service indicator

Quick Reference Guide
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Handling the Unexpected
(P 529)
Flat Tire (P 531)
● Park in a safe location and replace the
flat tire with the comp act spare tire in the
trunk.
Indicators Come On
(P 546) ● Identify the indica tor and consult the
owner's manual.
Engine Won’t Start
(P 537) ● If the battery is dead, jump start using a
booster battery.
Blown Fuse (P 552)
● Check for a blown fuse if an electrical
device does not operate.Overheating (P 544)
● Park in a safe location. If you do not see
steam under the hood, open the hood,
and let the engine cool down.
Emergency Towing
(P 556) ● Call a professional towing service if you
need to tow your vehicle.
* Not available on all models
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Driving
Refueling
Fuel Information ■Fuel recommendation
Use of lower octane gasoline can cause occasional metallic knocking noise in the
engine and will result in decreased engine performance.
Use of gasoline with a pump octane less than 87 can lead to engine damage. ■ Top tier detergent gasoline
Because the level of detergency and additive s in gasoline vary in the market, Honda
endorses the use of “TOP TIER Deterg ent Gasoline” where available to help
maintain the performance and reliability of your vehicle. TOP TIER Detergent
Gasoline meets a new gasoline standard join tly established by leading automotive
manufacturers to meet the need s of today’s advanced engines.
Qualifying gasoline retailers will, in most cases, identify their gasoline as having met
“TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline” standards at the retail location. This fuel is
guaranteed to contain the proper level of detergent additives and be free of metallic
additives. The proper level of detergent additives, and absence of harmful metallic
additives in gasoline, help avoid build-up of deposits in your engine and emission
control system.
For further important fuel-related informati on for your vehicle, or on information on
gasoline that does not contain MMT, visit www.hondacars.com. In Canada, visit
www.honda.ca for additional information on gasolin e. For more information on top
tier gasoline, visit www.toptiergas.com .
■ Fuel tank capacity: 12.39 US gal (46.9 liters)
Unleaded gasoline, pump octane number 87 or higher
1Fuel Information
NOTICE
We recommend quality ga soline containing
detergent additives that help prevent fuel system and
engine deposits. In addition, in order to maintain
good performance, fuel economy, and emissions control, we strongly reco mmend the use of gasoline
that does NOT contain harmful manganese-based
fuel additives such as MMT, if such gasoline is
available.
Use of gasoline with these additives may adversely
affect performance, a nd cause the malfunction
indicator lamp on your inst rument panel to come on.
If this happens, contact a dealer for service.
Some gasoline today is ble nded with oxygenates such
as ethanol. Your vehicle is designed to operate on
oxygenated gasoline containing up to 15% ethanol
by volume. Do not use gaso line containing methanol.
If you notice any undesira ble operating symptoms, try
another service station or sw itch to another brand of
gasoline.
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Maintenance
This chapter discusses basic maintenance.
Before Performing Maintenance Inspection and Maintenance ............ 470
Safety When Performing Maintenance .... 471Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service ........................................... 472
Maintenance Minder TM
..................... 473
Maintenance Under the Hood
Maintenance Items Un der the Hood .... 483Opening the Hood ........................... 485
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 486
Oil Check ......................................... 487
Adding Engine Oil ............................ 489
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter..... 490
Engine Coolant ................................ 493
Transmission Fluid ............................ 495
Brake/Clutch*
Fluid .......................... 496
Refilling Window Wa sher Fluid......... 497
Replacing Light Bulbs ....................... 498
Checking and Maintaining Wiper
Blades .......................................... 507
Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires ................................. 510
Tire and Loading Information Label ..... 511Tire Labeling .................................... 511DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles) ...... 513Wear Indicators................................ 515 Tire Service Life ................................ 515
Tire and Wheel Replacement ........... 516
Tire Rotation .................................... 517
Winter Tires ..................................... 518
Battery ............................................... 519
Remote Transmitter Care
Replacing the Button Battery ........... 521
Climate Control System Maintenance.... 523Cleaning
Interior Care .................................... 524
Exterior Care.................................... 526
* Not available on all models
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Maintenance
Maintenance Minder TM
Select the Maintenance Minder to see maintenance items that are due soon and to
see the percentage of life
remaining in the engine oil.
When the engine oil life is less than 15%, a Maintenance Minder message will
appear every time you turn the ignition switch to ON
(w *1
, reminding you to bring
your vehicle to a dealer for service.
To Use Maintenance Minder TM
1. Turn the ignition switch to ON
(w *1
.
2. Press the ( TRIP) knob repeatedly until
the engine oil life appears on the
information display.
The Maintenance Minder indicator ( ) stays
on in the instrument panel after the engine oil
life becomes 0%. Have the indicated
maintenance done by a dealer immediately.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.
■Displaying the Engine Oil Life
Models with info rmation display
1Displaying the Engine Oil Life
Based on the engine opera ting conditions and oil
age, the remaining engine oi l life is calculated and
displayed as a percentage.
Displayed Engine Oil Life (%)Calculated Engine Oil Life (%)
100 100 to 91
9090 to 81
80 80 to 71
7070 to 61
60 60 to 51
5050 to 41
40 40 to 31
3030 to 21
20 20 to 16
1515 to 11
10 10 to 6
55 to 1
0 0
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Maintenance
To switch the display, press the (
TRIP) knob.
■Maintenance Minder Messages on the Information Display
Oil Life DisplayExplanationInformationMaintenance Minder Indicator
When you select the Maintenance
Minder screen, it displays codes for
maintenance items due at the next
engine oil change, along with the
percentage of engine oil life
remaining.
Comes on for a few seconds when
you set the ignition switch to ON,
then goes off.
The engine oil life indicator starts
to appear along with other due-
soon maintenance item codes
when the remaining oil life drops
to 15 percent.The engine oil is approaching the
end of its service life.
Starts to come on when the
remaining engine oil life drops to
15 percent.
It goes off when the display is switched.
The remaining engine oil has
passed its service life, and a
negative distance appears after
driving over 10 miles (U.S. models)
or 10 km (Canadian models). The
negative distance on the display
blinks.The engine oil life has passed.
The maintenance items must be inspected and serviced
immediately.
Stays on as a reminder even when
the display is switched.
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Maintenance
■Maintenance Service Items1Maintenance Service Items
• 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 Message
Maintenance
Minder Indicator
Sub Items
Main Item
U.S. models
*1: If a Maintenance Minder indicator 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.
CODEMaintenance Main Items
A ●
Replace engine oil *1
B●
Replace engine oil *1
and oil filter
● Inspect front and rear brakes
● Inspect these items:
• Tie rod ends, steering gearbox, and boots
• Suspension components
• Driveshaft boots
• Brake hoses and lines (including ABS/VSA)
• All fluid levels and condition of fluids
• Exhaust system #
• Fuel lines and connections #
*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: Driving in mountainous areas at very low vehicle speeds 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 conditions, have the transmission fluid changed
every 25,000 miles (40,000 km).
*5: If a Maintenance Minder Indicator does not appear more than 36 months after the display for item 7 is reset, change the brake fluid every 3 years.
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
7●Replace brake fluid *5
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Maintenance
1Maintenance Service Items
• Inspect idle speed every 256,000 km (160,000
miles).
• Adjust the valves during services A, 0, 9, 1, 2, or 3
if they are noisy.Canadian models
*1: If a Maintenance Minder indicator does not appear more than 12 months after the display is reset,
change the engine oil every year.
*2: If you drive in dusty conditions, replace the air cleaner element every 24,000 km (15,000 miles).
*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 24,000 km (15,000 miles).
*4: Driving in mountainous areas at very low vehicle speeds 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 conditions, have the transmission fluid changed
every 40,000 km (25,000 miles).
*5: If a Maintenance Minder Indicator does not appear more than 36 months after the display for item 7 is
reset, change the brake fluid every 3 years.
# : See information on maintenance and emissions warranty.
CODEMaintenance Main Items
A ●
Replace engine oil *1
0●
Replace engine oil *1
and oil filter
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
7●Replace brake fluid *5
9 ●
Service front and rear brakes
● Inspect these items:
• Tie rod ends, steering gearbox, and boots
• Suspension components
• Driveshaft boots
• Brake hoses and lines (including ABS/VSA)
• All fluid levels and condition of fluids
• Exhaust system #
• Fuel lines and connections #
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Maintenance
The system message indicator ( ) comes on
along with the Maintenance Minder message.
■Maintenance Minder Messages on the Driver Information
Interface
Maintenance MessageOil Life DisplayExplanationInformation
—
When you select the Maintenance
Minder screen, it displays codes for
maintenance items due at the next
engine oil change, along with the
percentage of engine oil life
remaining.
SERVICE DUE SOONThe engine oil life indicator starts to
appear along with other due-soon
maintenance item codes when the
remaining oil life drops to 15 percent.The engine oil is approaching the end
of its service life.
SERVICE DUE NOWThe remaining engine oil life is 5 to 1
percent. Press the button to
switch to another display.The engine oil has almost reached the
end of its service life, and the
maintenance items should be inspected and serviced as soon as
possible.
SERVICE PAST DUEThe engine oil has passed its service
life, and a negative distance appears
after driving over 10 miles (U.S.
models) or 10 km (Canadian models).
The negative distance on the display blinks.The engine oil life has passed.
The maintenance items must be inspected and serviced immediately.
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