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AINTENANCEMAINTENANCE
DOT Tire Quality Grading
The tires on your vehicle meet all U.S. Federal Safety requirements. All tires are
also graded for treadwear, traction, and temperature performance according
to Department of Transportation (DoT) standards. The following explains these
gradings.
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall betwee\
n tread
shoulder and maximum section width.
For example:
Treadwear 200
Traction AA
Temperature A
All passenger car tires must conform to Federal Safety requirements in
addition to these grades.
TreadwearThe treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of th\
e tire
when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test\
course.
For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half (1 1/2) tim\
es as well
on the government course as a tire graded 100. The relative performance \
of
tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use, however, and may depart
significantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits, servi\
ce practices,
and differences in road characteristics and climate.
TractionThe traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, and C. Those \
grades
represent the tire’s ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled
conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concre\
te. A tire
marked C may have poor traction performance.
WARNING: The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on straight-ahead
braking traction tests, and does not include acceleration, cornering, hy\
droplaning,
or peak traction characteristics.
Temperature
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the\
tire’s
resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat w\
hen tested
under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test whee\
l. Sustained
high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and re\
duce
tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. Th\
e grade
C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must
meet under the Federal Motor vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and
A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel th\
an the
minimum required by law.
WARNING: The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that
is properly inflated and not overloaded. excessive speed, underinflation, or
excessive loading, either separately or in combination, can cause heat b\
uildup
and possible tire failure.
Air Conditioning
To ensure proper and safe operation, the Society of Automotive engineers (SAe
J2845) recommends that the refrigerant system only be serviced by train\
ed and
certified technicians.
Never repair or replace the air conditioning evaporator (cooling coil)\
with one
removed from a used or salvaged vehicle.
New replacement mobile air conditioning evaporators must be certified \
(and
labeled) as meeting SAe Standard J2842.
vented refrigerant is harmful to the environment. To avoid refrigerant from
venting, never replace the evaporator with one removed from a used or sa\
lvaged
vehicle.
NOTICE

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CUSTOMER INFORMATION
SPECIFICATIONS
2.0-L engine models
Vehicle
ModelHonda Civic 4-Doo r
No. of Passengers :
Front2
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
*1:Canadian DX models*2: Except Canadian DX models
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 Light s2 1W
Rear Turn Signal Lights21W (Amber)
Rear Side Marker Lights LED
Back-Up Lights16W
DEL
sthgilliaT
High-M ount Brake Light21W
Rear License Plate Light LED
Trunk Light5W
In terior Lights
Map Lights8W*15W*2Ceiling Ligh t8 W
3W
Engine and Fuel
Engine
FuelDisplacemen t121.76 cu-in (1,996 cm3)
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 )
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 )
Canada: 4.8 US qt (4.5 )
Brake/Clutch Fluid
Continuously Variable Transmission Fluid
Manual Transmission Fluid
SpecifedHonda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3
SpecifedHonda HCF-2 Transmission Flui d
Capacity Change 3.7 US qt (3.5 )
SpecifedHonda Manual Transmission Fluid (MTF )
Capacity Change 2.0 US qt (1.9 )
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 )
Change
including
flter 4.4 US qt (4.2 )
SpecifedHonda Long Life Anti
freeze/Coolant Type 2
Ratio 50/50 with distilled wate r
Capacity1.4 US gal (5.30 )
(change including the remaining
0.2 US gal (0.75 ) in the reserve tank )
*
*
*
Tires
RegularSize215/55R16 93HPressure
psi (kPa [kgf/cm2])32 (220 [2.2])
Compact
Spar e
*Size T125/80D16 97M
Pressure
psi (kPa [kgf/cm
2]) 60 (420 [4.2])
Wheel SizeRegula
r16 x 7JCompact Spar e16 x 4T
*if equipped
CUSTOMER INFORMATION
*if equipped
Learn about information specific 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 navigati\
on, 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 confirm the
door is unlocked. Wait to hear a beep to confirm 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 find 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 react\
ivates.
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 connec\
tion.
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.