2016 HONDA CIVIC emergency towing

Contents
Child Safety P. 58Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 70Safety Labels P. 71
Opening and Closing the Trunk P. 141 Security System P. 144 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 147
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 151 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 165
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items P. 175 Heating System
* P. 187
Audio Error Messages P. 293General Information on the Audio System P. 296
When Driving P. 396 Braking P. 451Parking Your Vehicle P. 467
Fuel Economy P. 473 Accessories and Modifications P. 474
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 489 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 504
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 516 Battery P. 525 Remote Transmitter Care P. 527
Cleaning P. 530
Engine Does Not Start P. 543 Jump Starting P. 546 Shift Lever Does Not Move P. 549
Fuses P. 558 Emergency Towing P. 562 When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door P. 563
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 573 Reporting Safety Defects P. 574
Authorized Manuals P. 579 Customer Service Information P. 580
Quick Reference GuideP. 4
Safe DrivingP. 31
Instrument PanelP. 73
ControlsP. 121
FeaturesP. 197
DrivingP. 389
MaintenanceP. 475
Handling the UnexpectedP. 535
InformationP. 567
IndexP. 581
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Quick Reference Guide
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Handling the Unexpected (P 535)
Flat Tire (P 537)
● Park in a safe location and replace the
flat tire with the comp act spare tire in the
trunk.
Indicators Come On
(P 552)
● Identify the indica tor and consult the
owner's manual.
Engine Won’t Start
(P 543)
● If the battery is dead, jump start using a
booster battery.
Blown Fuse (P 558)
● Check for a blown fuse if an electrical
device does not operate.
Overheating (P 550)
● Park in a safe location. If you do not see
steam under the hood, open the hood,
and let the engine cool down.
Emergency Towing
(P 562)
●Call a professional towing service if you
need to tow your vehicle.
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Handling the Unexpected
This chapter explains how to handle unexpected troubles.
ToolsTypes of Tools .................................. 536
If a Tire Goes Flat
Changing a Flat Tire ......................... 537
Engine Does Not Start Checking the Engine ........................ 543
If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak .......................................... 544
Emergency Engine Stop ................... 545
Jump Starting .................................... 546
Shift Lever Does Not Move .............. 549
Overheating
How to Handle Overheating ............. 550 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes
On ............................................. 552
If the Charging System Indicator Comes
On ................................................. 552
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes
On or Blinks ................................... 553
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or Blinks ................................... 554
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or Blinks at the Same Time When the
Brake System Indicator (Amber) Comes
On ................................................. 555 If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System
Indicator Comes On ....................... 556
If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or Blinks ....................... 557
Fuses Fuse Locations ................................. 558
Inspecting and Changing Fuses ........ 561
Emergency Towing ........................... 562
When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door ................................................. 563
When You Cannot Open the Trunk.....564
Refueling ........................................... 565
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543
Handling the Unexpected
Engine Does Not Start
Checking the Engine
If the engine does not start, check the starter.
Starter conditionChecklist
Starter doesn’t turn or turns
over slowly.
The battery may be dead. Check
each of the items on the right and
respond accordingly.
Check for a message on the driver information interface.●If the To Start, Hold Remote Near Start Button message appears2If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak P. 544
uMake sure the smart entry remote is in its operating range.2 ENGINE START/STOP Button Operating Range P. 152
Check the brightness of the interior lights.
Turn on the interior lights and check the brightness.
●If the interior lights are dim or do not come on at all2Battery P. 525●If the interior lights come on normally2 Fuses P. 558
The starter turns over normally
but the engine doesn’t start.
There may be a problem with the
fuse. Check each of the items on
the right and respond accordingly. Review the engine start procedure.
Follow its instructions, and try
to start the engine again.
2 Starting the Engine P. 396
Check the immobilize r system indicator.
When the immobilizer system indicator is blinking, the engine cannot be started.
2 Immobilizer System P. 144
Check the fuel level.
There should be enough fuel in the tank.
2 Fuel Gauge P. 103
Check the fuse.
Check all fuses, or have the vehicle checked by a dealer.
2Inspecting and Changing Fuses P. 561
If the problem continues:2Emergency Towing P. 562
1Checking the Engine
If you must start the vehi cle immediately, use an
assisting vehicle to jump start it.
2 Jump Starting P. 546
Models with smart entry system
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Handling the Unexpected
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 pivoti ng 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.
1 Emergency Towing
NOTICE
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.
NOTICE
Improper towing such as towing behind a
motorhome or other motor vehicle can damage the
transmission.
Never tow your vehicle with just a rope or chain.
It is very dangerous, since ropes or chains may shift
from side to side or break.
Make sure the parking brake is released. If you
cannot release the parking brake, your vehicle must
be transported by the flat bed equipment.
2 Parking Brake P. 451
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Index
System Message Indicator.......................... 82
T
Tachometer............................................... 103
Temperature Outside Temperature Display ........... 106, 110
Temperature Sensor ......................... 106, 110
Time (Setting) ........................................... 122
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) ...................................................... 446
Indicator ............................................ 81, 557
Tires ........................................................... 516
Air Pressure ............................. 517, 569, 571
Checking and Maintaining ....................... 516
Inspection ................................................ 516
Labeling................................................... 517
Puncture (Flat Tire) ................................... 537
Regulations.............................................. 519
Rotation .................................................. 523
Spare Tire ................................ 537, 569, 571
Summer................................................... 524
Tire Chains .............................................. 524
Wear Indicators ....................................... 521
Winter ..................................................... 524
Tools .......................................................... 536
Towing Your Vehicle
Emergency............................................... 562
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) .................................................... 446
Indicator ............................................ 81, 557 Transmission
..................................... 405, 407
Continuously Variable Transmission ......... 405
Fluid ........................................................ 501
Manual ................................................... 407
Shift Lever Position Indicator.............. 77, 406
Trip Meter ......................................... 104, 108
Troubleshooting ....................................... 535
Blown Fuse...................................... 558, 559
Brake Pedal Vibrates .................................. 28
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door.......... 29
Emergency Towing .................................. 562
Engine Won’t Start .................................. 543
Noise When Braking .................................. 29
Overheating ............................................ 550
Premium Gasoline ................................... 570
Puncture/Flat Tire .................................... 537
Rear Door Won’t Open...................... 29, 136
Select Lever Won’t Move ......................... 549
Warning Indicators .................................... 74
Trunk ......................................................... 141
Lid........................................................... 141
Light Bulb........................................ 568, 570
Release Lever........................................... 564
Unable to Open....................................... 564
Turn Signals .............................................. 156
Indicators (Instrument Panel) ..................... 82
U
Unlocking the Doors ................................ 127
Unlocking the Front Doors from the Inside ................................................ 134
USB Adapter Cable .................................. 198
USB Flash Drives ............................... 273, 297
USB Port(s) ................................................ 199
Using the Smart Entry wi th Push Button Start
System ..................................................... 127
V
Vanity Mirrors .............................................. 7
Vehicle Identification Number ................ 572
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®) ................. 441
Off Button .............................................. 442
Off Indicator ............................................. 80
System Indicator ....................................... 79
Viscosity (Oil) ............................ 492, 569, 571
Voice Control Operation ......................... 248
Audio Commands ................................... 250
Climate Control Commands.................... 251
General Commands ................................ 251
Music Search Commands ........................ 251
On Screen Commands ............................ 251
Phone Commands .................................. 250
Useful Commands .................................. 250
Voice Portal Screen ................................. 249
Voice Recognition ................................... 248
VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist) ................. 441
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