2016 HONDA CIVIC maintenance

Contents
This owner’s manual should be considered a permanent part of the
vehicle and should remain with the vehicle when it is sold.
This owner’s manual covers all models of your vehicle. You may find
descriptions of equipment and features that are not on your
particular model.
Images throughout this owner’s manual (including the front cover)
represent features and equipment that are available on some, but
not all, models. Your particular mo del may not have some of these
features.
This owner’s manual is for vehicles sold in the United States and
Canada.
The information and specifications in cluded in this publication were
in effect at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change specifications
or design at any time without notice and without incurring any
obligation.2 Safe Driving P. 31
For Safe Driving P. 32 Seat Belts P. 36 Airbags P. 44
2Instrument Panel P. 73
Indicators P. 74 Gauges and Displays P. 103
2Controls P. 121
Clock P. 122 Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 124
Opening and Closing the Moonroof* P. 150
Adjusting the Seats P. 167
Climate Control System
* P. 190
2 Features P. 197
Audio System P. 198 Audio System Basic Operation P. 205, 223
Customized Features P. 302 Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ®* P. 333, 356
2Driving P. 389
Before Driving P. 390 Towing a Trailer P. 395
Multi-View Rear Camera P. 468 Refueling P. 470
2Maintenance P. 475
Before Performing Maintenance P. 476 Maintenance MinderTM P. 479
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 514
Heating System
*/Climate Control System* Maintenance P. 529
2 Handling the Unexpected P. 535
Tools P. 536 If a Tire Goes Flat P. 537
Overheating P. 550 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 552
When You Cannot Open the Trunk P. 564 Refueling P. 565
2Information P. 567
Specifications P. 568 Identification Numbers P. 572
Emissions Testing P. 575 Warranty Coverages P. 577
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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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Visual Index
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Quick Reference Guide❙Maintenance Under the Hood (P489)
❙Windshield Wipers (P160, 514)
❙Tires (P516, 537)
❙Fog Lights* (P159, 506)
❙Power Door Mirrors (P166)
❙How to Refuel (P471)
❙High-Mount Brake Light (P513)
❙Emergency Trunk Release Lever (P143)
❙Opening/Closing the Trunk (P141)
❙Multi-View Rear Camera (P468)
❙Door Lock/Unlock Control (P127)
❙Side Turn Signal Lights* (P156, 510)
❙Headlights (P156, 504)
❙Front Turn Signal Lights (P156, 508)
❙Parking/Daytime Running Lights (P156, 510)
❙Front Side Marker Lights (P509)
❙Taillights (P512)
❙Back-Up Lights (P512)
❙Brake Lights (P511)
❙Rear Turn Signal Lights (P511)
❙Tail/Rear Side Marker Lights (P511)
❙Trunk Release Button* (P141)
❙License Plate Light (P512)
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Quick Reference Guide
Instrument Panel (P 73)
System Indicators
Malfunction Indicator
Lamp
Low Oil Pressure
Indicator
Charging System
Indicator
Anti-lock Brake System
(ABS ) Indicator
Vehicle Stability Assist
(VSA ®) System
Indicator
VSA ® OFF Indicator
Low Tire Pressure/
TPMS Indicator
*
Electric Power
Steering (EPS) System
Indicator
Lights Indicators
Lights On Indicator
High Beam Indicator Seat Belt Reminder
Indicator
System Indicators
CRUISE CONTROL

Indicator*
Parking Brake and
Brake System
Indicator (Red) Supplemental
Restraint System
Indicator
Door and Trunk Open
Indicator CRUISE MAIN
Indicator
*
Tachometer
Speedometer Fuel Gauge
Immobilizer System Indicator/
Security System Alarm Indicator
Shift Lever Position Indicator
*
Low Fuel Indicator
Gauges (P 103)/Information Display* (P 104)/
Driver Information Interface
* (P 107)/System Indicators (P 74)
ECON Mode Indicator Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators
Maintenance Minder
Indicator
Washer Level
Indicator
*
Models with info
rmation display
Parking Brake and
Brake System
Indicator (Amber)
System Indicators
U.S.
Canada
U.S.
Canada Automatic Brake Hold
System Indicator
Automatic Brake Hold
IndicatorU.S.
Canada Temperature GaugeBrake Depressing
Indicator
Continuously variable
transmission models
Brake Depressing
Indicator
Manual transmission
models
*
Not available on all models
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Quick Reference Guide
Maintenance (P 475)
Under the Hood (P 489)
● Check engine oil, engine coolant, and windshield washer
fluid. Add when necessary.
● Check brake fluid.
● Check the battery condition monthly.
aPull the hood release handle under the corner of the
dashboard.
bLocate the hood latch lever, pus h the lever in the center to
the right, and lift up the hood.
cWhen finished, close the hood and make sure it is firmly
locked in place.
Lights (P 504)
● Inspect all lights regularly.
Wiper Blades (P 514)
● Replace blades if they leave streaks
across the windshield.
Tires (P 516)
● Inspect tires and wheels regularly.
● Check tire pressures regularly.
● Install snow tires for winter driving.
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uuFor Safe Driving uImportant Safety Precautions
Safe Driving
■Pay appropriate attention to the task of driving safely
Engaging in cell phone conversation or other activities that keep you from paying
close attention to the road, other vehicles, and pedestrians could lead to a crash.
Remember, situations can change quickly, and only you can decide when it is safe to
divert some attention away from driving.
■Control your speed
Excessive speed is a major factor in crash injuries and deaths. Generally, the higher
the speed, the greater the risk, but serious injuries can also occur at lower speeds.
Never drive faster than is safe for current conditions, regardless of the maximum
speed posted.
■Keep your vehicle in safe condition
Having a tire blowout or a mechanical failure can be extremely hazardous.
To reduce the possibility of such problems, check your tire pressures and condition
frequently, and perform all regul arly scheduled maintenance.
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uuAirbags uAirbag Care
Safe Driving
Airbag Care
You do not need to, and should not, perform any maintenance on or replace any
airbag system components yourself. However, you should have your vehicle
inspected by a dealer in the following situations:
■When the airbags have deployed
If an airbag has inflated, the control unit and other related parts must be replaced.
Similarly, once an automatic seat belt te nsioner has been activated, it must be
replaced.
■When the vehicle has been in a moderate-to-severe collision
Even if the airbags did not infl ate, have your dealer inspect the following: the driver’s
seat position sensor, weight sensors in the passenger’s seat, front seat belt
tensioners, and each seat belt that was worn during the crash.
■Do not remove or modi fy a front seat without consulting a dealer
This would likely disable or affect the proper operation of the driver’s seat position
sensor or the weight sensors in the passenge r’s seat. If it is necessary to remove or
modify a front seat to accommodate a pe rson with disabilities, contact a Honda
dealer, or for U.S. vehicles, American H onda Automobile Customer Service at 800-
999-1009 and for Canadian vehicles, Honda Canada Customer Relations at 888-9-
HONDA-9.
1 Airbag Care
We recommend against the use of salvaged airbag
system components, including the airbag, tensioners,
sensors, and control unit.
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uuIndicators u
Instrument Panel
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage*
ECON Mode
Indicator●Comes on when you press the
ECON button.
2ECON Button P. 410
CRUISE MAIN
Indicator*
●Comes on when you press the
CRUISE button.2Cruise Control * P. 411—
CRUISE
CONTROL
Indicator
*
●Comes on if you have set a speed
for cruise control.
2 Cruise Control * P. 411—
Washer Level
Indicator*
●Comes on when the washer fluid
gets low.●Refill the washer fluid.
2Refilling Window Washer Fluid
P. 503—
Maintenance
Minder
Indicator
*
●Comes on when the scheduled
maintenance is due soon.
2Maintenance MinderTM P. 479—
* Not available on all models
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