2016 HONDA CIVIC COUPE oil temperature

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SAFETY
SAFETY
Carbon Monoxide Gas
The engine exhaust from this vehicle contains carbon monoxide, a colorless,
odorless, and highly toxic gas. As long as you properly maintain your vehicle and
follow the instructions set forth below, you will not accumulate dangerous levels of
carbon monoxide gas in the vehicle interior. Have the exhaust system inspected for leaks whenever:•  The exhaust system is making an unusual noise.
•  The exhaust system may have been damaged.
•  The vehicle is raised for an oil change.
When you operate a vehicle with the trunk open, airow can pull exhaust gas into the interior and create a hazardous condition. If you must drive with the trunk open, open all the windows and set the climate control system as shown below.
1. Select the fresh air mode.
2. Select the
mode.
3. Set the fan speed to high.
4. Set the temperature control to a comfortable setting.
Adjust the climate control system in the same manner if you sit in your parked vehicle with the engine running. An enclosed area such as a garage can quickly ll up with carbon monoxide gas. Do not run the engine with the garage door closed. Even when the garage door is open, drive out of the garage immediately after starting the engine.
Seat Belts
A seat belt is your best protection in all types of collisions. Airbags are designed to supplement seat belts, not replace them. So even though your vehicle is equipped with
airbags, make sure you and your passengers always wear your seat belts and wear
them properly.
Lap/Shoulder Seat Belts
All ve seating positions are equipped with lap/shoulder seat belts with emergency
locking retractors. In normal driving, the retractor lets you move freely while keeping
some tension on the belt. During a collision or sudden stop, the retractor locks to
restrain your body. The rear seat belts also have a lockable retractor for use with child seats.
The front seats are equipped with automatic seat belt tensioners to enhance safety. The tensioners automatically tighten the front seat belts during a moderate to severe
frontal collision, sometimes even if the collision is not severe enough to inate the front airbags.
Proper Use of Seat Belts
Follow these guidelines for proper use: •  All occupants should sit upright, well back in the seat, and remain in that position
for the duration of the trip. Slouching and leaning reduces the effectiveness of the belt and can increase the chance of serious injury in a crash.
•  Never place the shoulder part of a lap/shoulder seat belt under your arm or behind
your back. This could cause very serious injuries in a crash.
•  Two people should never use the same seat belt. If they do, they could be very
seriously injured in a crash.
•  Do not put any accessories on the seat belts. Devices intended to improve comfort
or reposition the shoulder part of a seat belt can reduce the protective capability and increase the chance of serious injury in a crash.
•  No one should sit in a seat with an inoperative seat belt or one that does not
appear to be working correctly. Using a seat belt that is not working properly may not protect the occupant in a crash. Have a dealer check the belt as soon as possible.
Carbon monoxide gas is toxic. Breathing it can cause unconsciousness and even kill you.
Avoid any enclosed areas or activities that expose you to carbon monoxide.
WARNING
Not wearing a seat belt properly increases the chance of a serious injury or death in a crash, even though your vehicle has airbags. Be sure you and your passengers always wear seat belts and wear them
properly.
WARNING

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INSTRUMENT PANEL
INSTRUMENT PANEL
Electric Power Steering (EPS) There is a problem with the system. Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
Malfunction indicator lamp (check engine light)
The emissions control system may have a problem. If the indicator blinks,
a misre in the engine’s cylinders is detected. Stop in a safe place, and wait
for the engine to cool down. Have your vehicle checked by a dealer. Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
There is a problem with the system. Your vehicle still has normal braking
ability, but no anti-lock function. Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (U.S. models)
If the indicator blinks and remains on, there is a problem with the tire
pressure monitoring system, or the vehicle is tted with the compact spare tire. If the vehicle battery was disconnected, the system is temporarily deactivated. Drive a short distance at 12 mph (20 km/h) or more, and the indicator should go off. If the indicator remains on, have your vehicle
checked by a dealer.
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA)
There is a problem with the VSA system or hill start assist system. If the
vehicle battery was disconnected, the system is temporarily deactivated. Drive a short distance at 12 mph (20 km/h) or more, and the indicator should
go off. If the indicator remains on, have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) OFF If the vehicle battery was disconnected, the system is temporarily deactivated. Drive a short distance at 12 mph (20 km/h) or more, and the indicator should go off. If the indicator remains on, have your vehicle
checked by a dealer. Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS)* There is a problem with the system, the temperature is too high, or the
camera is blocked. If the indicator remains on, have your vehicle checked
by a dealer. Brake system There is a problem with one of the braking systems, the electric parking brake system, or the automatic brake hold system. Have your vehicle
checked by a dealer.
SYSTEMU.S.
Canada
*if equipped
Malfunction Indicators
These are the most critical indicators. If they come on and stay lit while driving or at any
other time, there may be a problem. See your dealer if necessary. Brake system•  Brake uid is low. Check the brake uid (see page 137).
•  The brake system has a problem. Press the brake pedal lightly to check
pedal pressure. If normal, check the brake uid level when you stop. If
abnormal, take immediate action. If necessary, downshift the transmission
to slow the vehicle using engine braking. Have your vehicle checked by a
dealer immediately.
•  If the indicator blinks (or comes on simultaneously with the amber brake
system indicator), there is a problem with the electric parking brake
system. Avoid using the parking brake and have your vehicle checked by a
dealer immediately.
Low oil pressure
Engine oil pressure is low. Immediately stop in a safe place. Open the hood.
Check the oil level, and add oil if necessary (see page 133). If the indicator
does not turn off, have your vehicle checked by a dealer immediately. Charging system
The battery is not charging. Turn off all electrical items, but do not turn off the vehicle to prevent further battery discharge. Have your vehicle checked by a
dealer immediately. Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
There is a problem with one of the airbag systems or seat belt tensioners.
Have your vehicle checked by a dealer immediately. Smart Entry system*
There is a problem with the system. Have your vehicle checked by a dealer. Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)*
There is a problem with the system. Have your vehicle checked by a dealer. Starter system*
There is a problem with the system. Press and hold the ENGINE START/STOP
button for up to 15 seconds while pressing the brake pedal to manually start
the engine. Have your vehicle checked by a dealer. Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow (LSF)*
There is a problem with the system. Have your vehicle checked by a dealer. Road Departure Mitigation (RDM)*
There is a problem with the system. Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
U.S.
Canada
*if equipped

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INSTRUMENT PANEL
INSTRUMENT PANEL
Information Display*
Consists of several displays that provide you with useful information.
Press the TRIP knob to cycle through the displays shown below.
(TRIP) knob
Instant fuel economy Odometer
Trip meter A
Outside temperature
Engine oil life
*if equipped
Instant fuel economy Range
Trip meter A
Outside temperature Instant fuel economy
Average fuel economy A Trip meter A
Outside temperature
Instant fuel economy
Average fuel economy B Trip meter B
Outside temperature
Driver Information Interface*
Consists of several displays that provide you with useful information.
*if equipped
Display/Information button
(TRIP) knob
Driver InformationInterface
Odometer Trip A Trip B
Main Displays
Press the display/information button to scroll through the different icons shown
below. Detailed information for the selected icon appears after a few seconds, or you can press the ENTER button to view it.
Trip Computer
Cycle between the trip meters by pressing the TRIP knob.
AAAAA
Warning
Message sChange Unit
(or blank)
Maintenance
Minder™ Phon
e *
Turbo
Meter * Audio
*
Compass / *
Navigation *Range/
average fuel

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MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE
Maintenance Minder™
Reminds you when indicated maintenance service is due.
Models with information display
When maintenance is due, the Maintenance Minder indicator comes on and a message
appears on the display every time you turn the vehicle on. Press the TRIP knob in the instrument panel to change displays (see page 28).
Models with Driver Information Interface
When maintenance is due, the system message indicator comes on and a message
appears on the display every time you turn the vehicle on. Press the display/information button on the steering wheel to change displays (see page 29).
Maintenance Minder message
Maintenance
Minder indicator
Sub items
Main item
Maintenance Minder message
System message

indicator
Sub items
Main item
U.S. models
Maintenance, replacement, or repair of emissions control devices and systems may be done by any automotive repair establishment or individuals using parts that are
certied to EPA standards. According to state and federal regulations, failure to perform maintenance on the
maintenance main items marked with # will not void your emissions warranties.
However, all maintenance services should be performed in accordance with the intervals indicated by the Driver Information Interface.
Maintenance Minder Service Codes
These codes indicate what services are due on your vehicle.
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 oi l*1
B
Replace engine oi l*1
and oil lter
 Inspect front and rear brakes
 Inspect these items:
• Tie rod ends, steering gear box, and boots
•S uspension components
• Driveshaft boots
• Brake hoses and lines (including ABS/VSA)
• All uid levels and condition of uids
• Exhaust system #
•F uel lines and connection s#
*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 industryand diesel-powered vehicles, replace the dust and pollen lter 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 uid changes more frequently than recommended by
the Maintenance Minder. If you regularly drive your vehicle under these conditions, have the
transmission uid changed every 25,000 miles (40,000 km).
CODEMaintenance Sub Items
1 
Rotate tires
2
Replace air cleaner element *2
 Replace dust and pollen lter *3
 Inspect drive belt
3 
Replace transmission uid *4
4
Replace spark plug s
 Inspect valve clearance
5 
Replace engine coolant
7Replace brake uid*5
*5:If a Maintenance Minder indicator does not appear more than 36 months after the display for item 7 is reset, change the brake uid every 3 years.
In addition: •  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.

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MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE
*1: If a Maintenance Minder message 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 industryand diesel-powered vehicles, replace the dust and pollen lter 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 uid changes more frequently than recommended by
the Maintenance Minder. If you regularly drive your vehicle under these conditions, have the
transmission uid 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
item7 is reset, change the brake uid every 3 years.#:See information on maintenance and emissions warranty.
CODEMaintenance Main Items
A 
Replace engine oi l*1
0
Replace engine oi l*1
and oil lte r
CODEMaintenance Sub Items
1 
Rotate tires
2Replace air cleaner element *2
 Replace dust and pollen lte r*3
 Inspect drive belt
3 
Replace transmission uid *4
4
Replace spark plugs
 Inspect valve clearance
5 
Replace engine coolant
7
Replace brake uid *5
9 
Service front and rear brakes
 Inspect these items:
•T ie rod ends, steering gearbox, and boots
•S uspension components
•D riveshaft boots
•B rake hoses and lines (including ABS/VSA)
•A ll uid levels and condition of uid s
•E xhaust system #
•F uel lines and connections #
Canadian models
In addition: • 
Inspect idle speed every 256,000 km (160,000 miles).
•  Adjust the valves during services A, 0, 1, 2, 3, or 9 if they are noisy.
Under the Hood
1.5 ℓ engine models
Brake fluid (black cap)
Reserve tank
Washer fluid (blue cap) Engine oil dipstick (orange)
Engine oil fill cap
Battery
Reserve tank cap
U.S. odelsWasher fluid (blue cap)

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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
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

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SPECIFICATIONS
MAINTENANCE
Testing of Readiness Codes
Your vehicle has “readiness codes” as part of the onboard self-diagnostic system. Some
states refer to these codes as a test to see if your vehicle’s emissions components are
working properly. The codes may not be read if you go through the testing just after the battery has gone dead or been disconnected.
To check if they are set, turn the vehicle on without starting the engine. The malfunction
indicator lamp will come on for several seconds. If it goes off, the readiness codes are set. If it blinks ve times, the readiness codes are not set. If you are required to have your vehicle tested before the readiness codes are set, prepare the vehicle for retesting by doing the following:
1. Fill the gas tank to approximately 3/4 full.
2. Park the vehicle and leave the engine off for 6 hours or more.
3. Make sure the ambient temperature is between 40°F and 95°F (4°C and 35°C).4. Start the engine without touching the accelerator pedal, and let it idle for 20 seconds.
5. Keep the vehicle in Park (P) or Neutral for manual transmission. Increase the engine speed to 2,000 rpm, and hold it there for about 3 minutes.
6. Let the engine idle with your foot off the accelerator for 20 seconds.
7. Select a nearby, lightly traveled major highway where you can maintain a speed of 50 to 60 mph (80 to 97 km/h) for at least 20 minutes. Drive on the highway with
the vehicle in Drive (D) or 5th gear. Do not use cruise control. When trafc allows,
drive for 90 seconds without using the accelerator pedal. (Vehicle speed may vary
slightly; this is OK.) If you cannot do this for a continuous 90 seconds because of
trafc conditions, drive for at least 30 seconds, then repeat two more times (for a total of 90 seconds).
8. Drive in city/suburban trafc for at least 10 minutes. When trafc conditions allow, let the vehicle coast for several seconds without using the accelerator pedal or the brake pedal.
9. Park the vehicle and leave the engine off for 30 minutes.
The readiness codes are erased when the battery is disconnected, and set again only after several days of driving under a variety of conditions.
If a testing facility determines that the readiness codes are not set, you may be
requested to return at a later date to complete the test, or see your dealer.SPECIFICATIONS 1.5-L engine models
Vehicle
ModelHonda Civic 2-Doo r
No. of Passengers :
Fron t2
Rear 3
Tota l5
Weights:Gross Vehicle Weight Rating U.S.: 3,902 lbs (1,770 kg )
Canada: 1,770 kg
Gross Axle Weight
Rating (Front )U.S.: 2,105 lbs (955 kg )
Canada: 955 kg
Gross Axle Weight
Rating (Rear)U.S.: 1,808 lbs (820 kg )
Canada: 820 kg
Light Bulbs
*1:Models with halogen headlights*2: Models with LED headlights
Headlights (Low Beam)55W (H11) *1
LE D*2
Headlights (High Beam )60W (HB3)
*1
LE D*2
Fog Lights35W (H8
)
Parking/Da ytime Running Light sLED
Front Side Marker Lights3W
Front Turn Signal Lights 21W (Amber
)*1
LE D*2
Side Turn Signal Lights

(on Door Mirrors) *LE
D
Brake Light s2 1W
Rear Turn Signal Lights21W (Amber)
Rear Side Marker Lights LED
Back-Up Lights16 W
DEL
sthgilliaT
High-M ount Brake LightRear License Plate Light LEDTrunk Light5W
In terior Lights
Map Lights8 W
Ceiling Ligh t8 W
DEL
Engine and Fuel
Engine FuelDisplacemen t91.26 cu-in (1,496 cm 3
)
Spark Plug sN GKILZKAR8H8S
Fuel: TypeUnleaded gasoline, Pump octane number of 87 or highe r
Fuel Tank Capacity 12.39 US gal (46.9 ℓ)
Fluids
Air ConditioningRefrigerant TypeHFO-1234yf (R-1234yf)
Charge Quantity 13.2 – 15.0 oz (375 – 425 g)
Lubricant TypeRL85HM (POE)
Quantity 2.7 – 3.6 oz (77 – 103 g)
Washer Fluid
Tank CapacityU.S.: 2.6 US qt (2.5 ℓ) Canada: 4.8 US qt (4.5 ℓ)
Brake Fluid
Continuously Variable Transmission Fluid
SpeciedHonda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3
SpeciedHonda HCF-2 Transmission Flui d
Capacity Change 3.9 US qt (3.7 ℓ)
Engine Oil
Engine Coolan
t
Recommended·Genuine Honda Motor Oil 0W-20 ·API Premium-grade 0W-20 detergent oi l
Capacity Change
3.4 US qt (3.2 ℓ)
Change including
lte r 3.7 US qt (3.5 ℓ)
SpeciedHonda Long Life Anti
freeze/Coolant Type 2
Ratio 50/50 with distilled wate r
Capacity1.34 US gal (5.09 ℓ)

(change including the remaining
0.2 US gal (0.75 ℓ) in the reserve tank )
Tires
RegularSize215/50R17 91HPressure psi (kPa [kgf/cm 2
])32 (220 [2.2] )
Compact Spar e Size
T125/80D16 97M
Pressure psi (kPa [kgf/cm 2
]) 60 (420 [4.2]
)
Wheel SizeRegular17 x 7JCompact Spar e16 x 4T