2016 HONDA CIVIC COUPE recommended oil

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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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*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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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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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

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SPECIFICATIONS
2.0-L engine models
Vehicle
Model Honda Civic 2-Door
No. of Passengers :
Fron t2
Rear 3
Tota l5
Weights:Gross Vehicle Weight Rating U.S.: 3,737 lbs (1,695 kg )
Canada: 1,695 kg
Gross Axle Weight
Rating (Front )U.S.: 1,984 lbs (900 kg )
Canada: 900 kg
Gross Axle Weight
Rating (Rear)U.S.: 1,786 lbs (810 kg )
Canada: 810 kg
Light Bulbs
Headlights (Low Beam)55W (H11)Headlights (High Beam )60W (HB3)Parking/Daytime Running Light sLED
Front Side Marker Ligh t
Front Turn Signal Lights21W (Amber )
Brake Lights 21W
Rear Turn Signal Lights21W (Amber)
Rear Side Marker Lights LED
Back-Up Lights16W
DEL
sthgilliaT
High-M ount Brake LightRear License Plate Light LEDTrunk Light5W
In terior Lights
Map Light s8W
Ceiling Ligh t8 W
3W
DEL
Engine and Fuel
Engine FuelDisplacemen t121.76 cu-in (1,996 cm 3
)
Spark Plug s NG
K DILKAR7H11GS DILKAR7G11GS
DENSO DXE22HQR-D11 S
Fuel: TypeUnleaded gasoline, Pump octane number of 87 or highe r
Fuel Tank Capacity 12.39 US gal (46.9 ℓ)
Fluids
Air Conditioning *Refrigerant 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/Clutch Fluid
Continuously Variable Transmission Fluid Manual Transmission Fluid
SpeciedHonda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3
SpeciedHonda HCF-2 Transmission Flui d
Capacity Change 3.7 US qt (3.5 ℓ)
SpeciedHonda Manual Transmission Fluid (MTF )
Capacity Change 2.0 US qt (1.9 ℓ)
Engine Oil
Engine Coolan
t
Recommended·Genuine Honda Motor Oil 0W-20 ·API Premium-grade 0W-20 detergent oi l
Capacity Change
4.2 US qt (4.0 ℓ)
Change including
lte r 4.4 US qt (4.2 ℓ)
SpeciedHonda Long Life Anti
freeze/Coolant Type 2
Ratio 50/50 with distilled wate r
Capacity1.4 US gal (5.30 ℓ)
(change including the remaining
0.2 US gal (0.75 ℓ) in the reserve tank )
*
*
*
Tires
RegularSize215/55R16 93HPressure 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 SizeRegular16 x 7JCompact Spar e16 x 4T
*if equipped
CUSTOMER INFORMATION
*if equipped
Learn about information specic to you as a Honda customer and how to get help.
Frequently Asked Questions/Troubleshooting
Below are some frequently asked questions and troubleshooting items that you may have about the vehicle. Q:
How do I set the vehicle clock?
A: For vehicles without navigation, see page 51. For vehicles with navigation, the
time is automatically set using GPS signals.Q: Why doesn’t the vehicle start when I press the ENGINE START/STOP button?*
A: The brake pedal must be pressed to start the engine.
Q: What is the AUTO* setting on my headlight lever?
A: When in the AUTO position, the vehicle’s exterior lights will automatically turn
on or off depending on the ambient lighting.Q: Why won’t the driver’s door unlock when I grab the door handle, even though 
  the keyless access remote is within range?* A: If you pull the handle too quickly, the system may not have time to conrm the
door is unlocked. Wait to hear a beep to conrm the door is unlocked. If you are
wearing gloves, the system may be slow to respond. Q: After my battery was disconnected or went dead, the audio system is asking for 
  a code. Where do I ind this? A: In most cases, you do not need to enter a code. Turn on the vehicle and the
audio system, and press and hold the power button until the system reactivates. Q: Why can’t I operate Pandora through the audio system?*
A: Audio may be streaming through Bluetooth Audio. Make sure Pandora mode
is selected and the phone cable is properly connected to the USB adapter
cable (if using). Some phones may prompt you to “Allow” a connection. Q: Is my phone compatible with  Bluetooth features?
A: Visit handsfreelink.com (U.S.) or www.handsfreelink.ca (Canada) to
check phone compatibility for Bluetooth Audio, Bluetooth HandsFreeLink,
and SMS text messaging.Q: Every time I press the Talk button, the system gives me voice prompts. Can I turn 
  these off?* A: From the Home screen, select SETTINGS. Select System, then select Voice
Prompt. Select Off.