2016 HONDA CIVIC COUPE ECU

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DRIVING
DRIVING
DRIVING
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, exterior 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 ammable materials left under the
hood, causing a re. If you’ve parked your 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 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.
If the 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.
NOTICE
In addition: •  During the rst 600 miles (1,000 km) of operation, avoid sudden acceleration or full
throttle operation so as not to damage the engine or powertrain.
•  Avoid hard braking for the rst 200 miles (300 km). You should also follow this when
the brake pads are replaced.
Improper accessories or modications can affect your vehicle’s handling,
stability, and performance, and cause a crash in which you can be seriously hurt or killed.
Follow all instructions in the vehicle owner’s manual regarding accessories and modications.
WARNING
Interior Checks
•  Store or secure all items on board properly.
•  Do not place anything in the front-seat footwells. Make sure to secure the 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 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 start the
vehicle, and go off soon after.

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HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
Replacing the Flat Tire
1. Remove the wheel nuts and at tire.
2. Mount the compact spare tire. Replace the
wheel nuts, and lightly tighten them.
3. Lower the vehicle and remove the jack. Tighten the wheel nuts in the order indicated in the image. Go around, tightening the nuts, two to
three times in this order. Do not overtighten the wheel nuts.
Models with wheel covers: Make sure the wire
support ring is hooked into the clips around the edge
of the wheel cover. Align the valve mark on the wheel cover to the tire
valve on the wheel, then install the wheel cover. If you drive with the spare tire installed, the low tire pressure/TPMS indicator appears. The indicator stays on until a regular tire is installed.
spilC
spilC
Valve mark
Storing the Flat Tire
1. Remove the center cap, if necessary.
2. Open the trunk. Place the at tire face down in
the spare tire well.
3. Remove the spacer cone from the wing bolt, ip it over, and insert it back on the bolt. Secure the at tire with the wing bolt.
4. Models with wheel covers: Make sure the wire
support ring is hooked into the clips around the
edge of the wheel cover.
5. Securely put the jack and wheel nut wrench back in the tool case. Store the case in the trunk.
Loose items can y around the interior in a crash and can seriously injure the occupants. Store the wheel, jack, and tools securely before driving.
WARNING
Spacer cone Wing bolt
For compact
spare tireFor full -
size tire
Tire valv e
Wire support rin g

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HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
Fuse Locations
If any electrical devices are not working, turn the vehicle off and check to see if any
applicable fuse is blown. Fuse locations are shown on the fuse box cover. Locate the
fuse in question by the fuse number and box cover number.
Engine Compartment Fuse Box
Located under the hood near the battery. Push the tabs to open the box.
AmpsCircuit Protected
1(6 0A )Cooling Fa n*2(30A )Cooling Fa n*3(50A )
IG Main*4
30
AHeadlight High Beam Main 30A
Battery12 5A
2EPS
IG Main 70
A
30 A*4
50A*5
Fuse Box Option*(40A )
Fuse Box60 A30A
Front Wiper Motor
3
Starter Motor*4

Headlight Low Beam Mai
n
Rear Defroster 40A
30 A
Fuse Box 40AABS/VSA Motor40A
ABS/VSA FSR40 ABlower Motor
4 40
A


30 A
*1:M odels with the smart entry system have
* * an
ENGINE START/STO P button
instead of an ignition switch .
2: 2.0L engine models
* 3:
1.5L engine models
** 4:
Models with smart entry system
5:Models without smart entry system
models
56:
Continuously variable transmissio n
Cooling Fan5A
6Wa sher 15A
7FI Main8 15
A15 A
S
FI ub
9Stop Lights 10A
10 Injector*3(15 A)
11LA F5A
12 FI ECU10A
13Parking Lights
14 10
A
Hazard15 A
15IG Coil16 15
A
Transmission*6(15 A)17 Daytime Running Lights 10A
18 Back Up10A
19
20 15
A(30 A)
2110 A
Circuit Protected
Audio
Audio AM P*
Interior Lights Amps22(15 A)
23Front Fog Lights*
A/C Compressor
24 (10 A)
Horn10 A25 Left Headlight Low Beam 10A
27VB ACT*326 Right Headlight Low Beam
(10 A)
10A
28 Left Headlight High Beam
30 31
29Right Headlight High Beam 10A
32 (15 A)(2
0A )
33
34 (20 A)
35
36


10
A
Interior Fuse Box
Located under the dashboard on the driver’s side.
Circuit Protected Amps110A
2(5 A)
3
4(5 A)(10 A)
510 A610A
710 A
815 A
Accessory

Key Lock
*2

Front Sensor Camera*1
Transmission*2, *3
Optio n
SRS Indicator
Meter
Fuel Pump
Fuse label
* *1: Models with smart entry syste m
*2:Models without smart entry syste m
models
9AIRCON
3: Continuously variable transmission
10 A
1011Engine Control 5A12Passenger Side Door Lock 10A13(10 A)
14(20 A)
15Front Passenger’s Side Power Window20A
16Door Loc k20A
17Transmissio n*1, *3(10
A)
(5 A)
Front Sensor Camera *2
18
19Moonroo f*20 (20
A)21ACG10A10A
22 Daytime Running Light s
2324Front Sensor Camera *(5 A)
25Driver’s Door Lock10 A
2726Passen ger Side Door Unlock10A(20 A)28 Driver’s Power Window 20A
AmpsCircuit Protecte d

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MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE
Recommended Engine Oil
•  Honda Genuine Motor Oil
•  Premium-grade 0W-20 detergent oil with an API Certication 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 Certication Seal and is of the specied viscosity grade.
Adding Oil
1. Unscrew and remove the engine oil ll cap.
2. Add oil slowly.
3. Reinstall the engine oil ll cap, and tighten it securely.
4. Wait for three minutes and recheck the engine oil dipstick.
Ambient temperature
Engine oil ll cap
1.5 ℓ engine models
Engine oil ll ca p
2.0 ℓ engine models
Do not ll the engine oil above the upper mark. Overlling the engine oil can result in leaks and engine damage.
NOTICE
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 TRIP knob in the instrument panel 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 Driver Information Interface
Use the steering wheel buttons to make and enter selections (see page 29).
1. Scroll to the Maintenance Minder screen, and select it.
2. Press and hold the ENTER button for about 10 seconds to enter the reset mode.
3. Scroll to the maintenance item you want to reset (or All Due Items), and select it.
Models with Display Audio
Use the touchscreen to make and enter selections.
1. From the HOME screen, select Settings.
2. Select Vehicle.
3. Select Maintenance Info.
4. Select Select Reset Items.
5. Select an item on the list to reset.
Failure to reset the engine oil life after a maintenance service results in the system showing incorrect maintenance intervals, which can lead to serious mechanical problems.
NOTICE

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MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE
Checking the Battery
Check the battery terminals for corrosion monthly. For jump starting, see page 114.
The battery gives off explosive hydrogen gas during normal operation. A spark or ame can cause the battery to explode with enough force to kill or seriously hurt you. When conducting any battery maintenance, wear protective clothing and a face shield, or have a skilled technician do it. Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead
compounds. Wash your hands after handling.
WARNING
Changing Wiper Blades
If the wiper blades leave streaks across the windshield, try cleaning them rst with a paper towel or soft cloth and wiper uid. If the wiper blade rubber has deteriorated, you should change the wiper blades.
1. Turn the vehicle off.
2. Hold the wiper switch in the MIST position, then turn the vehicle on. Both wiper arms lift up. Turn the vehicle off.
3. Lift both wiper arms.
4. Press and hold the tab, then slide the blade holder toward the base of the wiper arm.
5. Slide the wiper blade out from its holder by pulling the tabbed end out.
6. Slide the new wiper blade into the holder. The tab on the holder should t in the indent of the wiper blade.
7. Slide the wiper blade holder onto the wiper arm securely.
8. Lower the passenger side wiper arm rst, then the driver side.
Tab
Blade
Tab
Blade
TabBlade
Avoid dropping the wiper arm, as it may damage the windshield.
NOTICE
After replacing or reconnecting the battery, keep in mind:
•  Some systems are temporarily deactivated. Drive a short distance at 12 mph (20
km/h) or more, and the indicator(s) should go off.
•  The immobilizer system needs to be reset (see page 26).*
*Canadian models only
Holder
Holder
Cap

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INDEX
INDEX
INDEX
ABS .............................................................. 25
Accessory Power Socket ................................ 52
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow (LSF) .. 24 , 102
Address .............................................................. 85
Aha Radio ........................................................... 64
Airbags ................................................................ 8
Airbag Care .................................................... 13
Airbag System Components ........................ 12
Airbag System Indicators ............................ 10
Ambient Meter................................................. 100 Android Auto ...................................................... 66
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 25, 98
Apple CarPlay .................................................... 65
Audio Operation ................................................ 52
Aha Radio ....................................................... 64
Android Auto .................................................. 66
Apple CarPlay ................................................ 65
Audio Commands ........................................ 153
Bluetooth Audio ....................................... 61, 71
Color Audio System ...................................... 57
Display Audio ................................................. 62
FM/AM Radio ........................................... 58, 67
HondaLink ....................................................... 63
iPod ........................................................ 59, 69
Pandora .......................................................... 72
Siri .............................................................. 82
SiriusXM Radio .............................................. 68
Sound .............................................................. 56
Steering Wheel Controls .............................. 54
USB Flash Drive ....................................... 60, 70
USB Port ......................................................... 52
Wi-Fi Connection ........................................... 64
Wireless Charger .......................................... 53
Automatic brake hold ................................. 27, 99
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror ............ 45
Automatic Rain-Sensing Wipers .................... 39
Battery ............................................................ 138
Bluetooth Audio........................................... 61 , 71
Bluetooth Audio Commands.......................... 153Bluetooth Handsfreelink (HFL) ........................ 73E-Mail
.............................................................. 80
HFL Controls ............................................. 73, 76
HondaLink Assist ........................................... 81
Making a Call ........................................... 75, 79
Pairing a Phone ....................................... 74, 78
Phonebook ............................................... 75, 79
Siri Eyes Free ................................................. 82
SMS Text Messaging ................................... 80
Speed Dial ................................................ 75, 80
Talk Button Tips ............................................. 77
Brake Assist System......................................... 98
Brake/Clutch* Fluid......................................... 137
Brake system issue..................................... 24 , 25
Braking .............................................................. 98
Brightness Control ............................................ 37
Carbon Monoxide Gas........................................ 4
Changing a Flat Tire ........................................ 120
Charging system................................................ 24 Child Safety ........................................................ 14
Protecting Child Passengers ....................... 14
Protecting Infants ......................................... 15
Protecting Larger Children .......................... 20
Protecting Smaller Children ........................ 16
Child Seat ........................................................... 16
Adding Security with a Tether .................... 19
LATCH-Compatible Child Seat ..................... 17
With a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt ................... 18
Climate Control Commands ........................... 152
Climate Control System .................................... 46
Clock .............................................................. 51
Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS) .......... 25, 106
Color Audio System .......................................... 57
Condition Indicators ......................................... 26
Contact Us ........................................................ 150
Continuously Variable Transmission .............. 96
Cruise Control ............................................ 27, 101
Customer Information..................................... 149Customized Features ........................................ 50
Dashboard, Ceiling, Other Controls.................. 2Destination ......................................................... 85Dialing a Number
........................................ 75, 79
Display Audio ..................................................... 62
Door Mirrors ...................................................... 45
Door Operation .................................................. 34
Doors .............................................................. 32
Door/trunk open ................................................ 26
DOT Tire Quality Grading ............................... 144
Driver Information Interface ........................... 29
Driving .............................................................. 90
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow (LSF).......................... 102
Braking ............................................................ 98
Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS) ................ 106
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) 96Cruise Control .............................................. 101
Eco Assist System ....................................... 100
ENGINE START/STOP button ...................... 96
Exterior Checks ............................................. 90
Ignition ............................................................ 95
Interior Checks .............................................. 91
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) ........ 104
LaneWatch ................................................... 108
Manual Transmission ................................... 97
Maximum Load Limit ..................................... 92
Multi-View Rear Camera ........................... 109
Power Mode .................................................. 96
Refueling ....................................................... 111
Remote Engine Start ..................................... 94
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) ........... 105
Shifting ............................................................ 96
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) ................... 100
Wiper Blades ............................................... 139
Eco Assist System........................................... 100ECON Button .................................................... 100
ECON mode ........................................................ 27
Electric Parking Brake ..................................... 98
Electric Power Steering (EPS) ........................ 25
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ................. 100
E-Mail .............................................................. 80
Emergency Engine Stop ................................. 117
Emergency Towing .........................................
117
Engine and Fuel ....................................... 147, 148 Engine Coolant................................................. 136
Engine Oil.......................................................... 133
ENGINE START/STOP button
.......................... 96
Exterior lights ............................................... 27, 37
Fastening a Seat Belt ......................................... 7
Flat Tire ............................................................ 120
Floor Mats .......................................................... 41
Fluids .................................................... 147, 148
FM/AM Radio ............................................... 58, 67
FM/AM Radio Commands .............................. 153
Fog lights ............................................................ 27
Foot Brake .......................................................... 98
Frequently Asked Questions ......................... 149
Fuel Information .............................................. 111
Refueling from a Portable Fuel Container 112
Fuse Locations................................................. 124
Hang-Up/Back button................................. 73 , 76
Headlight-Wiper Integration ........................... 38
Head Restraints ................................................. 42
HFL Controls ................................................. 73, 76
High beams ........................................................ 27
Home Address ................................................... 85
HondaLink........................................................... 63
HondaLink Assist............................................... 81 Honda Roadside Assistance ......................... 150
Hood ............................................................ 131
Ignition .............................................................. 95
Immobilizer ......................................................... 26
Information Display........................................... 28Instrument Panel ............................................... 23
Interior Lights..................................................... 37
Intermittent Wipers........................................... 39iPod ........................................................ 59, 69
iPod Commands............................................... 153 Jump Starting .................................................. 114
Key .............................................................. 31
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) ..... 24, 104
LaneWatch ....................................................... 108
Lap/Shoulder Seat Belts .................................... 5
LATCH-Compatible Child Seat ......................... 17
Light Bulbs................................................ 147 , 148
Lights ........................................................ 27, 37
LKAS .............................................................. 27

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INDEX
INDEX
Lock Tab .............................................................. 34
Low fuel .............................................................. 26
Low oil pressure ................................................ 24
Low tire pressure .............................................. 26
Maintenance.................................................... 127 Air Conditioning ........................................... 145
Battery .......................................................... 138
Brake/Clutch* Fluid ..................................... 137
Engine Coolant ............................................. 136
Engine Oil ...................................................... 133
Maintenance Minder .................................. 128
Service Codes .............................................. 129
Under the Hood ........................................... 131
Window Washer Fluid ................................ 137
Making a Call ............................................... 75, 79
Malfunction indicator lamp ............................. 25
Malfunction Indicators..................................... 24
Manual Transmission ....................................... 97
Map Legend ....................................................... 88
Master Door Lock Switch ................................ 34
Maximum Load Limit......................................... 92Mirrors .............................................................. 45
Moonroof ............................................................ 36
Multi-View Rear Camera ............................... 109
Music search ................................................... 153
Navigation .......................................................... 83
Display and Controls ..................................... 84
Entering a Destination .................................. 85
Home Address ............................................... 85
Map Legend ................................................... 88
Place Category .............................................. 86
Recent Places ................................................ 86
Routing ............................................................ 88
Saved Places ................................................. 87
Steering Wheel Controls .............................. 83
Street Address ............................................... 85
System Guidance Volume ............................ 83
Talk Button Tips ............................................. 83
Trafc .............................................................. 89
Turn-by-turn directions ................................ 88
Navigation Commands ................................... 152
On/Off Indicators ............................................... 27Opening the Hood
........................................... 132
Overheating...................................................... 116Pairing a Phone ........................................... 74, 78
Pandora .............................................................. 72
Pandora Commands ....................................... 153
Parking brake............................................... 26 , 98
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator ...................... 11
Phone ........................................................ 74, 78
Phonebook ................................................... 75, 79
PHONE button .................................................... 73
Phone Commands ........................................... 152
Pick-Up button ............................................. 73, 76
Place Category .................................................. 86
Power Door Mirrors.......................................... 45Power Mode ...................................................... 96
Power Moonroof Operation ............................ 36
Power Window Operation ............................... 35
Radio ........................................................ 58, 67
Rain-Sensing Wipers........................................ 39
Readiness Codes............................................. 146 Rear Camera .................................................... 109
Rear Seats .......................................................... 43
Rearview Mirror ................................................ 45
Recent Places.................................................... 86
Refueling........................................................... 111Remote Battery Strength ............................... 113
Remote Engine Start ......................................... 94
Remote Transmitter .......................................... 31
Reporting Safety Defects................................. 22Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) ......... 24, 105
Roadside Assistance ...................................... 150
Routing .............................................................. 88
Safety Information .............................................. 3
Airbags .............................................................. 8
Child Safety .................................................... 14
Reporting Safety Defects ............................. 22
Safety Label Locations ................................. 21
Safety Messages ............................................ 3
Seat Belts ......................................................... 5
Saved Places ..................................................... 87
Seat Belts ............................................................. 5
Fastening a Seat Belt ..................................... 7 Proper Use of Seat Belts
............................... 5
Seat Belt Inspection ....................................... 6
Seat belt reminder ........................................ 26
Seat Heaters ...................................................... 49
Seats .............................................................. 40
Rear Seat Access ......................................... 43
Security system ................................................. 26
Selector knob..................................................... 73
Service Codes.................................................. 129Settings ........................................................ 30, 50
Setting the Clock ............................................... 51
Shifting .............................................................. 96
Shift Lever Does Not Move ........................... 113
Siri Eyes Free ..................................................... 82
SiriusXM Radio .................................................. 68
SiriusXM Radio Commands ........................... 153
Smart Entry system ..................................... 24, 32
SMS Text Messaging ....................................... 80
Song By Voice Commands ............................ 153
Sound .............................................................. 56
Specications .................................................. 147
Speed Dial .................................................... 75, 80
SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) Indicator.............................................. 10
Starter system ................................................... 24
Steering Wheel.................................................. 44Steering Wheel and Nearby Controls ............. 1
Steering Wheel Controls............................ 54 , 83
Street Address................................................... 85Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) .......... 24
System Guidance Volume ................................ 83
System message ............................................... 26
Talk button .................................................... 73, 76
Talk Button Tips ........................................... 77, 83
Text Messaging ................................................. 80
Tire Information ............................................... 140
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................... 144
Ination Guidelines ..................................... 140
Tire and Loading Information Label ......... 141
Tire Chains .................................................... 142
Tire Identication Number (TIN) ............... 143
Tire Labeling ................................................. 143Tire Service Life
........................................... 142
Tire Terminology .......................................... 143
Wear Indicators .......................................... 140
Winter Tires .................................................. 142
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ..... 25, 118
Tires .................................................... 147, 148
Towing ............................................................ 117
Trafc .............................................................. 89
Trip Computer .................................................... 29
Troubleshooting ............................................... 149
Trunk .............................................................. 32
Release lever ............................................... 115
Trunk Release Button ....................................... 34
Trunk release lever ......................................... 115
Turn-by-turn directions .................................... 88
Turn Signal ......................................................... 36
Turn signals ........................................................ 27
USB Commands............................................... 153 USB Flash Drive........................................... 60 , 70
USB Port ............................................................. 52
Vehicle .................................................... 147, 148
Vehicle Controls ................................................ 31
Vehicle Settings ................................................ 30
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) ................. 25, 100
Visual Index.......................................................... 1
Voice Command Index ................................... 152
Voice Portal Commands ................................. 152
VSA ........................................................ 25, 27
Walk Away Auto Lock ...................................... 33
Warranty Coverages ...................................... 151
Washer uid level ............................................. 26
Wear Indicators .............................................. 140
Wi-Fi Connection............................................... 64 Windows............................................................. 35
Window Washer Fluid .................................... 137
Winter Tires ...................................................... 142
Wiper Blades ................................................... 139
Wiper Operation ................................................ 38
Wireless Charger .............................................. 53