2016 HONDA CIVIC COUPE cooling

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Overheating
If the temperature gauge pointer is at the H mark, the engine suddenly loses power, or steam or spray comes out from under the hood, your engine is overheating.
1. Immediately park the vehicle in a safe place. Turn off all accessories and turn on the hazard warning lights.
2.  If steam or spray is not present: Keep the engine
running and open the hood. If steam or spray is present: Turn off the engine
and wait until it subsides. Then, open the hood.
3. Check that the cooling fan is operating and stop the engine once the temperature gauge needle comes down. If the cooling fan is not operating, immediately stop the engine.
4. Once the engine has cooled down, inspect the coolant level and check the cooling system components for leaks. If the coolant level in the reserve tank is low, or no
coolant is in the tank, check that the radiator is cool. Cover the reserve tank cap with a heavy cloth and open the cap. Add coolant until it reaches the MAX mark, and put the cap back on.
Once the engine has cooled sufciently, restart it and check the temperature gauge. If the temperature gauge pointer has gone down, resume driving. If it has not gone down, contact a dealer for repairs.
MAX
Reserve tankMIN
Steam and spray from an overheated engine can seriously scald you. Do not open the hood if steam is coming out.
WARNING
Removing the reserve tank cap while the engine is hot can cause the coolant to spray out, seriously scalding you. Always let the engine and radiator cool down before removing the reserve tank cap.
WARNING
Continuing to drive with the temperature gauge pointer at the H mark may damage the engine.
NOTICE
Emergency Engine Stop*
The ENGINE START/STOP button may be used to stop the engine due to an emergency situation even while driving. If you must stop the engine, choose one of the following operations:
•  Press and hold the ENGINE START/STOP button for
two seconds, or
•  Firmly press the ENGINE START/STOP button two
times.
The steering wheel will not lock. Because turning off the engine also disables the
power assist the engine provides to the steering and braking systems, it will require
signicantly more physical effort and time to steer and slow the vehicle. Downshift
gears and use both feet on the brake pedal, if necessary, to slow the vehicle and stop immediately in a safe place
Do not press the button while driving unless it is absolutely necessary for the engine to be switched off.
*if equipped
Emergency Towing
Call a professional towing service if you need to tow your vehicle. Flat bed equipment: The operator loads your vehicle on the back of a truck. This is the
best way to transport your vehicle.
Wheel lift equipment: The tow truck uses two pivoting arms that go under the front tires and lift them off the ground. The rear tires remain on the ground. This is an acceptable
way to tow your vehicle.
For CVT models: If you cannot shift the transmission or turn on the engine, your vehicle must be transported with the front wheels off the ground. Make sure the parking brake
is released. If you cannot release the parking brake, your vehicle must be transported by at bed equipment.
Trying to lift or tow your vehicle by the bumpers will cause serious damage. The
bumpers are not designed to support the vehicle’s weight. Improper towing such as towing behind a motorhome or other motor vehicle can damage the transmission.
NOTICE

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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
Engine Coolant
Park the vehicle on level ground. Check the reserve tank and the coolant level in the
radiator. We recommend Honda Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2.
Checking the Coolant
1. Check the amount of coolant in the reserve tank.
2. If the coolant level is below the MIN mark, add
the specied coolant until it reaches the MAX mark.
3. Inspect the cooling system for leaks.
Adding Coolant
1. Make sure the engine and radiator are cool.
2. Turn the reserve tank cap counterclockwise and relieve any pressure in the coolant system. Do not push the cap down when turning.
3. Push down and turn the reserve tank cap counterclockwise to remove it.
4. Pour coolant into the reserve tank until it reaches the MAX mark.
5. Put the reserve tank cap back on, and tighten it fully.
If temperatures consistently below 22°F (30°C) are expected, the coolant mixture should be changed to a higher concentration. Consult a dealer for details for more information.
NOTICE
Reserve tank cap
1.5 ℓ engine models
Reserve tank cap
2.0 ℓ engine models
Removing the radiator cap while the engine is hot can cause the coolant to spray out, seriously scalding you. Always let the engine and radiator cool down before removing the radiator cap.
WARNING
Pour the uid slowly and carefully so you do not spill any. Clean up any spills immediately; they can damage components in the engine compartment.
NOTICE
MA X
MINReserve tan k
Window Washer Fluid
Check the amount of window washer uid by looking
at the reservoir. If the washer uid level is low, ll the
washer reservoir.
Pour the washer uid carefully. Do not overow the
reservoir.
Canadian models
If the washer uid level is low, the washer level indicator or a message appears in the Driver Information Interface.
Do not use engine antifreeze or a vinegar/water solution in the windshield washer
reservoir. Antifreeze can damage your vehicle’s paint. A vinegar/water solution can damage the windshield washer pump.
NOTICE
Brake/Clutch* Fluid
The uid level should be between the MIN and MAX marks on the side of the reservoir.
We recommend using Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3.
Pour the uid carefully.If the uid level is at or below the MIN mark, have a dealer inspect for leaks or worn brake pads as soon as possible.
The brake uid reservoir is also used for your vehicle’s clutch uid. As long as you keep the brake uid level as instructed above, there is no need for checking the clutch uid level.Brake uid marked DOT 5 is not compatible with your vehicle’s braking system and can cause extensive damage.
NOTICE
Brake reservoir
MINMAX
*if equipped

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MAINTENANCE
DOT Tire Quality Grading
The tires on your vehicle meet all U.S. Federal Safety Requirements. All tires are also
graded for treadwear, traction, and temperature performance according to Department
of Transportation (DOT) standards. The following explains these gradings.
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width.
For example:
Treadwear 200
Traction AA
Temperature A
All passenger car tires must conform to Federal Safety Requirements in addition to these grades.
Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specied government test course. For
example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half (1 1/2) times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100. The relative performance of tires depends
upon the actual conditions of their use, however, and may depart signicantly from
the norm due to variations in driving habits, service practices, and differences in road characteristics and climate.
Traction
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, and C. Those grades
represent the tire’s ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specied government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction performance.
WARNING: The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on straight-ahead
braking traction tests, and does not include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or peak traction characteristics.
Temperature
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specied indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The grade C corresponds
to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal
Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A represent higher levels of
performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law.
WARNING: The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly
inated and not overloaded. Excessive speed, underination, or excessive loading, either separately or in combination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure.
Air Conditioning
To ensure proper and safe operation, the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE J2845) recommends that the refrigerant system only be serviced by trained and certied technicians. Never repair or replace the air conditioning evaporator (cooling coil) with one removed from a used or salvaged vehicle. New replacement mobile air conditioning evaporators must be certied (and labeled) as meeting SAE Standard J2842.
Vented refrigerant is harmful to the environment. To avoid refrigerant from venting, never replace the evaporator with one removed from a used or salvaged vehicle.
NOTICE