2016 HONDA CIVIC battery replacement

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Maintenance
This chapter discusses basic maintenance.
Before Performing MaintenanceInspection and Maintenance ............ 476
Safety When Performing Maintenance .... 477Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service ........................................... 478
Maintenance Minder
TM..................... 479
Maintenance Under the Hood
Maintenance Items Un der the Hood .... 489Opening the Hood ........................... 491
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 492
Oil Check ......................................... 493
Adding Engine Oil ............................ 495
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter..... 496
Engine Coolant ................................ 499
Transmission Fluid ............................ 501
Brake/Clutch
* Fluid .......................... 502
Refilling Window Wa sher Fluid......... 503
Replacing Light Bulbs ....................... 504
Checking and Maintaining Wiper
Blades .......................................... 514
Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires ................................. 516
Tire and Loading Information Label ..... 517Tire Labeling .................................... 517DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles) ...... 519Wear Indicators................................ 521 Tire Service Life ................................ 521
Tire and Wheel Replacement ........... 522
Tire Rotation .................................... 523
Winter Tires ..................................... 524
Battery ............................................... 525
Remote Transmitter Care
Replacing the Button Battery ........... 527
Heating System
*/Climate Control
System* Maintenance .................... 529
Cleaning
Interior Care .................................... 530
Exterior Care.................................... 532
* Not available on all models
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uuBattery uCharging the Battery
Maintenance
Charging the Battery
Disconnect both battery cables to prevent da maging your vehicle’s electrical system.
Always disconnect the negative (–) cable first, and reconnect it last.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.
1 Battery
When you find corrosion, cl ean the battery terminals
by applying a baking powder and water solution.
Clean the terminal with a damp towel. Cloth/towel
dry the battery. Coat the terminals with grease to
help prevent future corrosion.
When replacing the battery, the replacement must be
of the same specifications.
Please consult a dealer for more information.
The VSA ® and CMBS
TM * indicators may come on
when your turn the ignition switch to ON
( w*1 after
re-connecting a battery.
Drive a short distance at 12 mph (20 km/h). Each
indicator should go off. If ei ther or both do not, have
your vehicle checked by a dealer.
* Not available on all models
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527Continued
Maintenance
Remote Transmitter Care
Replacing the Button Battery
If the indicator does not come on when the button is pressed, replace the battery.
1. Unscrew the cover with a small Phillips-
head screwdriver.
2. Open the remote transmitter.
u Wrap the small flat-tip screwdriver with a
cloth to prevent scratching the
transmitter.
3. Remove the button battery with the small
flat-tip screwdriver.
4. Make sure to replace the battery with the
correct polarity.
■Keys with Remote Transmitter*
1Replacing the Button Battery
NOTICE
An improperly disposed of battery can damage the
environment. Always conf irm local regulations for
battery disposal.
Replacement batteries are commercially available or
at a dealer.
ScrewBattery type: CR1620
Battery
* Not available on all models
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uuWarranty Coverages u
Information
Replacement Battery Limited Warranty – provides prorated coverage for a
replacement battery purchased from a dealer.
Replacement Muffler Life time Limited Warranty – provides coverage for as
long as the purchaser of the muffler owns the vehicle.
Restrictions and exclusions apply to a ll these warranties. Please read the Honda
warranty information booklet that came with your vehicle for precise information on
warranty coverages. Your vehi cle’s original tires are covered by their manufacturer.
Tire warranty information is in a separate booklet.
■Canadian Owners
Please refer to the warranty manual that came with your vehicle.
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Index
Automatic Lighting.................................. 157
Average Fuel Economy ..................... 105, 109
Average Speed .......................................... 109
B
Battery....................................................... 525
Charging System Indicator ................. 77, 552
Jump Starting .......................................... 546
Maintenance (Checking the Battery) ........ 525
Maintenance (Replacing).......................... 527
Belts (Seat) .................................................. 36
Beverage Holders ...................................... 179
Bluetooth ® Audio ..................................... 276
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®............. 333, 356
Booster Seats (For Children) ....................... 69
Brake System ............................................. 451
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ................... 457
Automatic Brake Hold.............................. 454
Brake Assist System ................................. 458
Fluid ........................................................ 502
Foot Brake ............................................... 453
Indicator (Red) ........................... 74, 554, 555
Parking Brake .......................................... 451
Brightness Control (Instrument Panel) .... 162
Bulb Replacement ..................................... 504
Brake Light, Tail/Rear Side Marker Light, Rear
Turn Signal Lights and Back-Up Lights .... 511
Fog Lights ................................................ 506
Front Side Marker Lights .......................... 509
Front Turn Signal Lights ........................... 508 Headlights ............................................... 504
High-Mount Brake Light .......................... 513
Parking/Daytime Running Lights .............. 510
Rear License Plate Light ........................... 512
Side Turn Signal/Emergency Indicator
Lights .................................................... 510
Taillights.................................................. 512
Bulb Specifications ........................... 568, 570
C
Carbon Monoxide Gas ............................... 70
Carrying Cargo ................................. 391, 393
Certification Label .................................... 572
Changing Bulbs ........................................ 504
Charging System Indicator ................. 77, 552
Child Safety ................................................. 58
Childproof Door Locks............................. 136
Emergency Trunk Opener ........................ 143
Child Seat .................................................... 58
Booster Seats ............................................ 69
Child Seat for Infants................................. 60
Child Seat for Small Children ..................... 61
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat
Belt ......................................................... 65
Larger Children ......................................... 68
Rear-facing Child Seat ............................... 60
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 62
Using a Tether ........................................... 66
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 136
Cleaning the Exterior ............................... 532 Cleaning the Interior
............................... 530
Climate Control System ........................... 190
Changing the Mode................................ 190
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ...................................... 188, 193
Dust and Pollen Filter .............................. 529
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode........... 188, 192
Sensors ................................................... 196
Synchronized Mode ................................ 195
Using Automatic Climate Control............ 190
CMBS
TM (Collision Mitigation Braking
SystemTM) ................................................ 459
Coat Hooks ............................................... 184
Collision Mitigation Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM) ................................................. 459
Compact Spare Tire .................. 537, 569, 571
Console Compartment ............................. 178
Continuously Variable Transmission Creeping................................................. 404
Fluid ....................................................... 501
Kickdown ............................................... 404
Operating the Shift Lever .................. 24, 406
Shift Lever Does Not Move ...................... 549
Shifting ................................................... 405
Controls .................................................... 121
Coolant (Engine) ...................................... 499
Adding the Coolant ................................ 500
Overheating ............................................ 550
Creeping (Continuously Variable Transmission) .......................................... 404
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Index
Puncture (Tire)......................................... 537
R
Radio (FM/AM)................................. 212, 252
Radio (SiriusXM ®)..................................... 256
Radio Data System (RDS) ................. 213, 254
Range ................................................ 105, 109
RDS (Radio Data System) ................. 213, 254
Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing) ...... 575
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button ..................................................... 163
Rear Seat Heaters ..................................... 186
Rear Seats (Folding Down) ...................... 173
Rearview Mirror ....................................... 165
Refueling .................................................. 470
Fuel Gauge ............................................. 103
Gasoline ................................. 470, 568, 570
Low Fuel Indicator..................................... 78
Regulations .............................. 449, 519, 573
Remote Transmitter ................................. 131
Replacement Battery .................................................... 527
Bulbs ...................................................... 504
Fuses .............................................. 558, 559
Tires........................................................ 522
Wiper Blade Rubber ................................ 514
Reporting Safety Defects ......................... 574
Resetting a Trip Meter ..................... 104, 108
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) ......... 430
On and Off ............................................. 431
S
Safe Driving ................................................ 31
Safety Check ............................................... 35
Safety Labels ............................................... 71
Safety Message ............................................. 1
Seat Belts ..................................................... 36
Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor .................. 41
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners .................. 39
Checking ................................................... 43
Fastening ................................................... 40
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat
Belt.......................................................... 65
Pregnant Women ...................................... 42
Reminder................................................... 38
Warning Indicator ................................ 38, 78
Seat Heaters .............................................. 186
Seats .......................................................... 167
Adjusting ................................................. 167
Front Seat Heaters ................................... 185
Front Seats .............................................. 167
Rear Seats ............................................... 173
Seat Heaters ............................................ 186
Security System ......................................... 144
Security System Alarm Indicator ................. 83
Select Lever ................................. 24, 405, 407
Operation .................................. 24, 406, 407
Releasing ................................................. 549
Won’t Move ............................................ 549
Select/Reset Knob ............................. 104, 108
Selecting a Child Seat ................................. 62
Selector Knob (Audio) .............................. 205 Setting the Clock
...................................... 122
Shift Lever ................................... 24, 405, 407
Shift Lever Position Indicator .................... 77
Shift Position Indicator ............................ 406
Shifting (Transmission) ..................... 405, 407
Shoulder Anchor ........................................ 41
Side Airbags ................................................ 51
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 53
Siri Eyes Free ............................................. 285
SiriusXM ® Radio ........................................ 256
Smart Entry with Push Button Start
System ..................................................... 127
Snow Tires ................................................. 524
Song By Voice
TM (SBV) .............................. 266
Spare Tire .................................. 537, 569, 571
Spark Plugs ....................................... 568, 570
Specifications ............................................ 568
Specified Fuel ........................... 470, 568, 570
Speedometer ............................................ 103
SRS Airbags (Airbags) ................................. 47
Starting the Engine .......................... 396, 398
Does Not Start......................................... 543
Engine Switch Buzzer .............................. 151
Jump Starting .......................................... 546
Steering Wheel
Adjusting ................................................ 164
Stopping ................................................... 467
Summer Tires ............................................ 524
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ........ 47
Switches (Around the Steering Wheel) ............................................. 4, 5, 151
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