2016 HONDA CIVIC run flat

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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Quick Reference Guide
27
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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uuWhen Driving uAdaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow (LSF)*
Driving
The system may automatically shut off and the ACC indicator will come on under
certain conditions. Some examples of these conditions are listed below. Other
conditions may reduce some of the ACC functions.
2 Front Sensor Camera* P. 414
■Environmental conditions
• Driving in bad weather (rain, fog, snow, etc.).
■Roadway conditions
• Driving on a snowy or wet roadway (obs cured lane marking, vehicle tracks,
reflected lights, road spray, high contrast).
■Vehicle conditions
• The outside of the windshield is blocked by dirt, mud, leaves, wet snow, etc.
• An abnormal tire or wheel condition (Wrong size, varied size or construction,
improperly inflated, co mpact spare tire, etc.).
• The camera temperature gets too high.
• The parking brake is applied.
• When the lower bumper next to the fog light is dirty.
• When the front of the vehicle tilts up due to heavy cargo in the trunk or rear seats.
• When tire chains are installed.
■ACC with LSF Conditions and Limitations1ACC with LSF Conditions and Limitations
The radar sensor for ACC with LSF is shared with the
collision mitigation braking system
TM (CMBSTM).
2 Collision Mitigation Braking SystemTM
(CMBSTM)* P. 459
You can read about handling information for the
camera equipped with this system. 2 Front Sensor Camera
* P. 414
Do not put a sticker on the radar sensor cover or
replace the radar sensor cover.
Have your vehicle checked by a dealer if you find any
unusual behavior of the system (e.g., the warning
message appears too frequently).
If the front of the vehicle is impacted in any of the
following situations, the ra dar sensor may not work
properly. Have your vehi cle checked by a dealer:
•The vehicle mounted onto a bump, curb, chock,
embankment, etc.
•You drive the vehicle where the water is deep.
•Your vehicle has a frontal collision.
* Not available on all models
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535
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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uuIf a Tire Goes Flat uChanging a Flat Tire
538
Handling the Unexpected
1. Open the trunk floor lid.
2. Take the tool case out of the trunk. Take
the jack and wheel nut wrench out of the
tool case.
3. Unscrew the wing bolt, and remove the
spacer cone. Then, remove the spare tire.
4. Place a wheel block or ro ck in front and rear
of the wheel diagonal to the flat tire.
■Getting Ready to Replace the Flat Tire1 Getting Ready to Replace the Flat Tire
The wheel nut wrench supplie d with your vehicle is
specially adapted to fit th e holder shaft. Do not use
any other tool.
Tool Case
Spare Tire
Wheel
Blocks
The tire to be replaced.
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uuIf a Tire Goes Flat uChanging a Flat Tire
540
Handling the Unexpected
1. Place the jack under the jacking point
closest to the tire to be changed.
2. Turn the end bracket cl ockwise as shown in
the image until the top of the jack contacts
the jacking point.
u Make sure that the jacking point tab is
resting in the jack notch.
3. Raise the vehicle, using the jack handle bar
and the jack handle, until the tire is off the
ground.
■How to Set Up the Jack1How to Set Up the Jack
Do not use the jack with people or luggage in the
vehicle.
Use the jack provided in your vehicle.
Other jacks may not support the weight (“load”) or
may not fit the jacking point.
The following instructions must be followed to use
the jack safely:
•Do not use while the engine is running.
•Use only where the ground is firm and level.
•Use only at the jacking points.•Do not get in the vehicle while using the jack.
•Do not put anything on top of or underneath the
jack.
3WARNING
The vehicle can easily roll off the jack,
seriously injuring anyone underneath.
Follow the directions for changing a tire
exactly, and never get under the vehicle
when it is supported only by the jack.
Jacking Points
Jacking Point
Jack
Handle
Bar Wheel Nut
Wrench as Jack Handle
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uuIf a Tire Goes Flat uChanging a Flat Tire
542
Handling the Unexpected
1. Remove the center cap.
2. Place the flat tire face down in the spare tire
well.
3. Remove the spacer cone from the wing
bolt, flip it over, and insert it back on the
bolt. Secure the flat tire with the wing bolt.
4. Securely put the jack and wheel nut wrench
back in the tool case. Store the case in the
trunk.
If you replace a flat tire with the spare tire, the low tire pressure/TPMS indicator
comes on while you are driving. After driving for a few miles (kilometers), the
indicator will start blinking for a short time and then stay on. Tire Pressures Low
appears on the driver information interface
*, but this is normal.
Calibrate the TPMS when you replace the tire with a specified regular tire.
2TPMS Calibration P. 446
■Storing the Flat Tire1Storing the Flat Tire
Make sure the wire support ring is on the outer side
of the tire valve as shown.
3WARNING
Loose items can fly around the interior in a
crash and can seriously injure the
occupants.
Store the wheel, jack, and tools securely
before driving.
Models with wheel cover
Tire Valve
Wire Support Ring
Spacer Cone
Wing Bolt
For
compact
spare tireFor full-
size tire
Models with aluminum wheels
All models
■TPMS and the Spare Tire
U.S. models
* Not available on all models
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Index
Cruise Control.......................................... 411
Indicator ................................................... 84
Cup Holders .............................................. 179
Customer Service Information ................ 580
Customized Features ....................... 111, 302
D
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 159
Dead Battery ............................................ 546
Defaulting All the Settings ...................... 332
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ......................................... 188, 193
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ............... 573
Dimming Headlights .............................................. 156
Rearview Mirror ...................................... 165
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................ 493
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) ............. 156
Display Button .......................................... 224
Display Setup ............................................ 211
Display/Information Button .................... 107
Door Mirrors ............................................. 166
Doors ........................................................ 124
Auto Door Locking.................................. 137
Auto Door Unlocking .............................. 137
Door and Trunk Open Indicator........... 35, 80
Keys........................................................ 124
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside .............................................. 134 Locking/Unlocking the Doors from
the Outside............................................ 127
Lockout Prevention System ...................... 133
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 519
Driver Information Interface ................... 107
Driving ....................................................... 389
Braking .................................................... 451
Continuously Variable Transmission ......... 404
Cruise Control ......................................... 411
Shifting Gear ........................................... 407
Shifting Position ...................................... 405
Starting the Engine .......................... 396, 398
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 529
E
Eco Assist System.......................................... 9
ECON Button ............................................. 410
Elapsed Time ............................................. 109
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System ........ 80
Indicator ............................................ 80, 556
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 441
Emergency ................................................ 562
Emergency Engine Stop ........................... 545
Emergency Trunk Opener ........................ 143
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ....... 575
Engine
Coolant ................................................... 499
Jump Starting .......................................... 546
Oil ........................................................... 492 Starting ........................................... 396, 398
Switch Buzzer.......................................... 151
Engine Coolant ......................................... 499
Adding the Coolant................................. 500
Overheating ............................................ 550
Temperature Gauge ................................ 103
Engine Oil ................................................. 492
Adding .................................................... 495
Checking................................................. 493
Displaying Oil Life ............................ 479, 484
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 76, 552
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 492
ENGINE START/STOP Button .................... 152
EPS (Electric Power Steering) System ...... 556
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) ................................................. 70
Expanded View Driver’s Mirror ............... 166
Exterior Care (Cleaning) ........................... 532
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 166
F
Features.................................................... 197
Filters
Dust and Pollen ....................................... 529
Oil ........................................................... 496
Flat Tire ..................................................... 537
Floor Mats ................................................. 531
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