2016 HONDA CIVIC COUPE open hood

Contents
Child Safety P. 58 Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 70 Safety Labels P. 71
Opening and Closing the Trunk P. 133 Security System P. 136 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 139
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 143 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 157
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items P. 168 Climate Control System P. 179
Audio Error Messages P. 283 General Information on the Audio System P. 286
When Driving P. 386 Braking P. 445 Parking Your Vehicle P. 461
Fuel Economy P. 467 Accessorie s and Modifications P. 468
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 483 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 498
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 510 Battery P. 519 Remote Transmitter Care P. 521
Cleaning P. 524
Engine Does Not Start P. 537 Jump Starti ng P. 540 Shift Lever Does Not Move P. 543
Fuses P. 552 Emergency Towing P. 556 When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door P. 557
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 567 Reporting Safety Defects P. 568
Authorized Manuals P. 573 Customer Service Information P. 574
Quick Reference GuideP. 4
Safe DrivingP. 31
Instrument PanelP. 73
ControlsP. 113
FeaturesP. 187
DrivingP. 379
MaintenanceP. 469
Handling the UnexpectedP. 529
InformationP. 561
IndexP. 575
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Visual Index
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Quick Reference Guide❙Maintenance Under the Hood (P483)
❙Windshield Wipers (P152, 507)
❙Tires (P510, 531)
❙Fog Lights *
(P151, 500)
❙Power Door Mirrors (P158)
❙How to Refuel (P465)
❙High-Mount Brake Light (P506)
❙Emergency Trunk Release Lever (P135)
❙Opening/Closing the Trunk (P133)
❙Multi-View Rear Camera (P462)
❙Door Lock/Unlock Control (P119)
❙Side Turn Signal Lights*
(P148, 504)
❙Headlights (P148, 498)
❙Front Turn Signal Lights (P148, 502)
❙Parking/Daytime Running Lights (P148, 504)
❙Front Side Marker Lights (P503)
❙Taillight (P506)
❙Back-Up Lights (P505)
❙Brake Lights (P505)
❙Rear Turn Signal Lights (P505)
❙Tail/Rear Side Marker Lights (P505)
❙Trunk Release Button*
(P133)
❙License Plate Light (P506)
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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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uuLocking and Unlocking the DoorsuLocking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
Controls
To temporarily deactivate the function: 1.Set the power mode to OFF.
2. Open the driv er’s door.
3. Using the master door lock switch, operate
the lock as follows:
Lock Unlock Lock Unlock.
uThe beeper sounds an d the function is
deactivated.
To restore the function: • Set the power mode to ON.
• Lock the vehicle without using the auto lock
function
• Walk away at least more than about 6 feet
(2 m) away from the vehicle while carrying
the smart entry remote.
1Locking the vehicle (Walk away auto lock)
The auto lock function does not operate when any of
the following conditions are met.
• The smart entry remote is inside the vehicle.
• A door or the hood is not closed.
• The power mode is set to any mode other than
OFF.
• The smart entry remote is not located within a
radius of about 6 feet (2 m) from the vehicle when
you get out of the vehicle and close the doors.
The auto lock function will make the warning in the
following cases.
The warning buzzer will sound to make sure the walk
away auto lock is not activated.
• The auto lock func tion is deactivated.
Auto lock function operation stop beeper
After the auto lock function has been activated, the
auto lock operation stop beeper sounds for
approximately two seconds in the following cases.
• The smart entry remote is put inside the vehicle through a window.
• You are located too close to the vehicle.
• The smart entry remote is put inside the trunk.
If the warning beeper sounds, check that you are
carrying the smart entry remote. Then, open/close a
door and confirm the auto lock activation beeper
sounds once.
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Controls
Security System
Immobilizer System
The immobilizer system prevents a key that has not been pre-registered from
starting the engine. Each key contains el ectronic transmitters that use electronic
signals to verify the key.
Pay attention to the following when inserti ng the key into the ignition switch or
pressing the ENGINE START/STOP button:
• Do not allow objects that emit strong radio waves near the ignition switch or the
ENGINE START/STOP button.
• Make sure the key is not covered by or touching a metal object.
• Do not bring a key from anot her vehicle’s immobilizer system near the ignition
switch or the ENGINE START/STOP button.
• Do not put the key near magnetic items. Electronic devices, such as a television
set and audio system are strongly magneti c, or a key chain can become magnetic,
too.
Security System Alarm
The security system alarm activates wh en the trunk, hood or doors are forcibly
opened. The alarm does not go off if the trunk or doors are opened with the key,
remote transmitter or smart entry system.
However, the alarm goes off when a door is opened with the key, then the shift
lever is moved out of
(P (continuously variable transmission models) or the hood is
opened before the ignition switch is turned to ON (w*1
.
■ When the security sy stem alarm activates
The horn sounds intermittently and all the exterior lights flash. ■ To deactivate the security system alarm
Unlock the vehicle using the remote transmi tter, or smart entry system. The system,
along with the horn and flashing lights, is deactivated.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.
1Security System
Do not alter the system or add other devices to it.
Doing so may damage the system and make your
vehicle inoperable.
1Immobilizer System
NOTICE
Leaving the key in the vehicl e can result in theft or
accidental movement of the vehicle.
Always take the key with you whenever you leave the
vehicle unattended.
Canadian models only: Apply and hold the brake
pedal before turning the vehicle on the first time after
the battery has been disconnected.
1Security System Alarm
The security alarm continues for a maximum of two
minutes until the security system deactivates.
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uuSecurity SystemuSecurity System Alarm
Controls
■Setting the security system alarm
The security system alarm automatically sets when the following conditions have
been met: • The ignition switch is in LOCK
(0 *1
, and the key has been removed from the
ignition switch.
• The hood and trunk are closed.
• Both doors are locked with the key, the remote transmitter, or smart entry
system.
■ When the security system alarm sets
The security system alarm indicator in the instrument panel blinks. When the
blinking interval changes after about 15 se conds, the security system alarm is set.
■ To cancel the security system alarm
The security system is canc eled when the vehicle is unlocked using the remote
transmitter, smart entry system, or th e ignition switch is turned to ON
(w*1
. The
security system indicator go es off at the same time.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.
1Security System Alarm
Do not set the security system alarm when someone
is in the vehicle or a window is open. The system can
accidentally activate when: • Unlocking the door with the lock tab.
• Opening the trunk with th e trunk release button on
the driver’s door or the emergency trunk opener.
• Opening the hood with the hood release.
• Moving the shift lever out of
(P .
If the battery goes dead after you have set the
security system alarm, the security alarm may go off once the battery is re charged or replaced.
If this occurs, deactivate the security system alarm by
unlocking a door using th e remote transmitter.
Continuously variable transmission models
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Driving
Before Driving
Driving Preparation
Check the following items before you start driving.
• Make sure there are no obstructions on the windows, door mirrors, exterior
lights, or other parts of the vehicle.
uRemove any frost, snow, or ice.
uRemove any snow on the roof, as this can slip down and obstruct your field of
vision while driving. If frozen solid , remove ice once it has softened.
uWhen removing ice from around the wheels, be sure not to damage the wheel
or wheel components.
• Make sure the hood is securely closed.
uIf the hood opens while driving, your front view will be blocked.
• Make sure the tires are in good condition.
uCheck air pressure, check for damage and excessive wear.
2 Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 510
• Make sure there are no people or ob jects behind or around the vehicle.
uThere are blind spots from the inside.
■Exterior Checks1Exterior Checks
NOTICE
When doors are frozen shut, use warm water around
the door edges to melt any ice. Do not try to force
them open, as this can damage the rubber trim
around the doors. When done, wipe dry to avoid further freezing.
Do not pour warm water into the key cylinder.
You will be unable to insert key if the water freezes in the hole.
Heat from the engine and exhaust can ignite
flammable material s left under the hood, causing a
fire. If you've parked y our vehicle for an extended
period, inspect and remove any debris that may have
collected, such as dried grass 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
flammable materials after you or someone else has
performed maintenance on your vehicle.
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uuWhen DrivinguStarting the Engine
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Driving
You can remotely start the engine using the button on the smart entry remote.
■ To start the engine
When started remotely, the engine automati cally shuts off after 10 minutes of idling
and the brake pedal and ENGINE START/STOP button have not been pressed
simultaneously.
To extend the run time for another 10 mi nutes during the first run, press the
button, then press and hold the button.
uSome exterior lights flash six times if a 10-minute extension request was
transmitted successfully.
■Remote Engine Start with Vehicle Feedback1Remote Engine Start with Vehicle Feedback
The remote engine start may violate local laws.
Before using the remote e ngine start, check your
local laws.
If there are buildings an d obstacles between your
vehicle and the remote, th e range will be reduced.
The range may be less when the vehicle is running.
This distance may vary by external electrical
interference.
The engine may not start by the remote engine start
if: • You have disabled a remo te engine start setting
using the audio/information screen *
.
• The power mode is not in VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).
• The gear is in a position other than
(P .
• The hood is open, or eith er door or the trunk is
unlocked.
3WARNING
Engine exhaust contains toxic carbon
monoxide.
Breathing carbon monoxide can kill you or
cause unconsciousness.
Never use the remote engine starter when
the vehicle is parked in a garage or other
area with limited ventilation.
Press the button, then press and hold
the button.
Some exterior lights flash once.
Go within the range,
and try again.
LED: Blinks when any button is pressed.
Some exterior lights flash six
times if the engine runs
successfully. Some exterior lights will not
flash if the engine runs
unsuccessfully.
* Not available on all models
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