2016 HONDA CIVIC COUPE towing

Contents
This owner’s manual should be considered a permanent part of the
vehicle and should remain with the vehicle when it is sold.
This owner’s manual covers all models of your vehicle. You may find
descriptions of equipment and features that are not on your
particular model.
Images throughout this owner’s manual (including the front cover)
represent features and equipment that are available on some, but
not all, models. Your particular mo del may not have some of these
features.
This owner’s manual is for vehicles sold in the United States and
Canada.
The information and specifications in cluded in this publication were
in effect at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change specifications
or design at any time without notice and without incurring any
obligation.2 Safe Driving P. 31
For Safe Driving P. 32 Seat Belts P. 36 Airbags P. 44
2Instrument Panel P. 73
Indicators P. 74 Gauges and Displays P. 105
2Controls P. 113
Clock P. 114 Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 116
Opening and Closing the Moonroof *
P. 142
Adjusting the Seats P. 159
2 Features P. 187
Audio System P. 188 Audio System Basic Operation P. 195, 213
Customized Features P. 292 Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ® P. 323, 346
2 Driving P. 379
Before Driving P. 380 Towing a Trailer P. 385
Multi-View Rear Camera P. 462 Refueling P. 464
2Maintenance P. 469
Before Performing Maintenance P. 470 Maintenance MinderTM
P. 473
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 507 Climate Control System Maintenance P. 523
2Handling the Unexpected P. 529
Tools P. 530 If a Tire Goes Flat P. 531
Overheating P. 544 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 546
When You Cannot Open the Trunk P. 558 Refueling P. 559
2Information P. 561
Specifications P. 562 Identi fication Numbers P. 566
Emissions Testing P. 569 Warranty Coverages P. 571
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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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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
This chapter discusses driving, refueling, and information on items such as accessories.
Before Driving
Driving Preparation .......................... 380
Maximum Load Limit........................ 383
Towing a Trailer ................................ 385
When Driving Starting the Engine .................. 386, 388
Precautions While Driving................. 393
Continuously Variable Transmission*... 394
Shifting ............................ 395, 397, 401
ECON Button ................................... 404
Cruise Control ................................. 405Front Sensor Camera *
...................... 408 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low
Speed Follow (LSF) *
....................... 410
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) System*...... 424Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)*.... 428
Vehicle Stabilit y Assist (VSA®), aka Electronic
Stability Control (ESC), System........... 435
Agile Handling Assist System............ 437
LaneWatch TM
*
.................................. 438
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ...... 440Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) -
Required Federal Explanation ......... 443
Braking
Brake System ................................... 445 Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ........... 451
Brake Assist System ......................... 452
Collision Mitigation Braking System
TM

(CMBS TM
)*
..................................... 453
Parking Your Vehicle When Stopped ................................ 461
Multi-View Rear Camera .................. 462
Refueling
Fuel Information .............................. 464
How to Refuel ................................. 465
Fuel Economy
Improving Fuel Economy .................. 467
Accessories and Modifications ........ 468
* Not available on all models
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uuBefore DrivinguMaximum Load Limit
Continued
Driving
Maximum Load Limit
The maximum load for your vehicle is 850 lbs (385 kg). See the
Tire and Loading Information la bel attached to the driver’s
doorjamb.
This figure includes the total weig ht of all occupants, cargo, and
accessories, and the tongue load if you are towing a trailer. Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit -
(1) Locate the statement “The comb ined weight of occupants and
cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs.” on your vehicle’s placard.
(2) Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers
that will be riding in your vehicle.
(3) Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers
from XXX kg or XXX lbs.
(4) The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and
luggage load capaci ty. For example, if the “XXX” amount
equals 1,400 lbs. and there will be five 150 lb. passengers in
your vehicle, the am ount of available cargo and luggage load
capacity is 650 lbs. (1,400 - 750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs.)
1Maximum Load Limit
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR):
The maximum allowable weight of the vehicle, all
occupants, all a ccessories, all cargo, and the tongue
load. 2 Specifications P. 562, 564
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR):
The maximum allowable weight of the vehicle axle. 2 Specifications P. 562, 564
3WARNING
Overloading or improper loading
can affect handling and stability
and cause a crash in which you
can be hurt or killed.
Follow all load limits and other loading guidelines in this manual.
Label Example
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uuBefore DrivinguMaximum Load Limit
Driving
(5)Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being
loaded on the vehicle. That we ight may not safely exceed the
available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in step 4.
(6) If your vehicle will be towing a tra iler, load from your trailer will
be transferred to your vehicl e. Consult this manual to
determine how this reduces th e available cargo and luggage
load capacity of your vehicle.
In addition, the total weight of the vehicle, all occupants,
accessories, cargo, and trailer tongue load must not exceed the
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVW R) or the Gross Axle Weight
Rating (GAWR). Both are on a label on the driver’s doorjamb.
Load Limits Example
Example1
Max Load 850 lbs
(385 kg) Passenger Weight
150 lbs x 2 = 300 lbs (68 kg x 2 = 136 kg) Cargo Weight
550 lbs
(249 kg)
Example2
Max Load 850 lbs
(385 kg) Passenger Weight
150 lbs x 5 = 750 lbs (68 kg x 5 = 340 kg) Cargo Weight
100 lbs
(45 kg)
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Driving
Towing a Trailer
Your vehicle is not designed to tow a trailer. Attempting to do so can void your warranties.
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uuWhen DrivinguTire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Driving
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Instead of directly measuring the pressure in each tire, the TPMS on this vehicle
monitors and compares the rolling radius and rotational characteristics of each
wheel and tire while you are driving to determine if one or more tires are
significantly under-inflated. This will caus e the low tire pressure/TPMS indicator to
come on and a message to appear on the driver information interface*
.
You must start TPMS calibration every time you:• Adjust the pressure in one or more tires.
• Rotate the tires.
• Replace one or more tires.
Before calibrating the TPMS: • Set the cold tire pressu re in all four tires.
2 Checking Tires P. 510
Make sure: • The vehicle is at a complete stop.
• The shift lever is in
(N .
• The shift lever is in
(P .
• The ignition switch is in ON
(w *1
.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.
■TPMS Calibration
U.S. models
1Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
The system does not monitor the tires when driving
at low speed.
Conditions such as low ambient temperature and
altitude change directly a ffect tire pressure and can
trigger the low tire pressure/TPMS indicator to come on.
Tire pressure checked and inflated in: • Warm weather can beco me under-inflated in
colder weather.
• Cold weather can become over-inflated in warmer
weather.
The low tire pressure indica tor will not come on as a
result of over inflation.
The TPMS may not function pr operly if tire type and
size are mixed. Make sure to use the same size and
type of tire. 2 Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 510
The low tire pressure/TPMS indicator may come on
with a delay or may not come on at all when:
• You rapidly accelerate, decelerate, or turn the
steering wheel.
• You drive on snowy or slippery roads.
• Snow chains are used.
The low tire pressure/TPMS indicator may come on
under the following conditions:
• A compact spare tire is used.
• There is a heavier and une ven load on the tires,
such as when towing a trailer, than the condition at calibration.
• Snow chains are used.
Manual transmission models
Continuously variable transmission models
All models
* Not available on all models
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