2016 HONDA CIVIC engine overheat

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VISUAL INDEX
1 Lights/turn signals/LaneWatch
button* p. 37, p. 36, p. 108
2 TrIP knob p. 29
Brightness control p. 37
3 Wipers/washers p. 38
4 Cruise control buttons* p. 101
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with
Low Speed Follow (LSF) buttons*
p. 102
5 Horn
6 voice recognition/Bluetooth®
HandsFreeLink® buttons p. 73,
p. 76, p. 83
7 Audio controls p. 54
8 Instrument panel p. 23
Information display* p. 28
Driver Information Interface* p. 29
9 Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)
button* p. 104
10 vehicle Stability Assist (vSA®) oFF
button p. 100
road Departure Mitigation (rDM)
button* p. 105
Collision Mitigation Braking System™
(CMBS™) button* p. 106
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) button* p. 118
11 Display/information button* p. 29
VISUAL INDEX
*if equipped*if equipped
Quickly locate items in the vehicle’s interior.
Steering Wheel and Nearby Controls
2
5
71310
6
48
911
NAVIGATION* ......................................83
Basic Navigation Operation
.............83
Entering a Destination
.......................85
Routing
..................................................88
DRIVING
................................................90
Before Driving
.....................................90
Maximum Load Limit
..........................92
Remote Engine Start*
.........................94
Starting to Drive
..................................95
Shifting
..................................................96
Braking
.................................................98
Eco Assist™ System*
.......................100
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA
®), aka
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
System
.................................................100
Cruise Control*
..................................101
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with
Low Speed Follow (LSF)* ................102
Lane Keeping Assist System
(LKAS)*
................................................104
Road Departure Mitigation
(RDM)*
................................................105
Collision Mitigation Braking
System™ (CMBS™)*
........................106
LaneWatch™*
...................................108
Multi-View Rear Camera*
...............109
Refueling
............................................111
HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
.......113
Smart Entry Remote Battery
Strength*
............................................113
Shift Lever Does Not Move*
...........113
Jump Starting
....................................114 Overheating
........................................116
Emergency Engine Stop*
.................117
Emergency Towing
...........................117
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)
................................................118
Changing a Flat Tire
..........................120
Fuse Locations
...................................124
MAINTENANCE
.................................127
Safety Precautions
...........................127
Maintenance Minder™ ....................128
Under the Hood
..................................131
Engine Oil
...........................................133
Engine Coolant
..................................136
Brake/Clutch* Fluid
..........................137
Window Washer Fluid
.....................137
Checking the Battery
........................138
Changing Wiper Blades
...................139
Tire Information
.................................140
Tire Labeling
......................................143
DOT Tire Quality Grading
.................144
Air Conditioning
................................145
Testing of Readiness Codes
............146
SPECIFICATIONS
...............................147
CUSTOMER INFORMATION
.............149
Frequently Asked Questions/
Troubleshooting
................................149
Contact Us
..........................................150
Honda Roadside Assistance
...........150
Warranty Coverages
.........................151
VOICE COMMAND INDEX
................152
INDEX
..................................................154

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HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
Overheating
If the temperature gauge pointer is at the H mark, the engine suddenly l\
oses power,
or steam or spray comes out from under the hood, your engine is overheat\
ing.
1. Immediately park the vehicle in a safe place. Turn
off all accessories and turn on the hazard warning
lights.
2. If steam or spray is not present: Keep the engine
running and open the hood.
 If steam or spray is present: Turn off the engine and
wait until it subsides. Then, open the hood.
3. Check that the cooling fan is operating and stop the engine once the tem\
perature
gauge needle comes down. If the cooling fan is not operating, immediatel\
y stop
the engine.
4. once the engine has cooled down, inspect the coolant level and check the \
cooling system components for leaks. If the coolant level in the expansi\
on tank
is low, or no coolant is in the tank, check that the radiator is cool. Cover t\
he
expansion tank cap with a heavy cloth and open the cap. Add coolant unti\
l it
reaches the MAX mark, and put the cap back on.
once the engine has cooled sufficiently, restart it and check the temperature gauge.
If the temperature gauge pointer has gone down, resume driving. If it ha\
s not gone
down, contact a dealer for repairs.
MAX
Expansion tankMIN
Steam and spray from an overheated engine can seriously scald you.
Do not open the hood if steam is coming out.
WARNING
removing the radiator cap while the engine is hot can cause the coolant t\
o
spray out, seriously scalding you.
Always let the engine and radiator cool down before removing the radiato\
r cap.
WARNING
Continuing to drive with the temperature gauge pointer at the H mark may\
damage
the engine.
NOTICE
Emergency Engine Stop*
The eNGINe STArT/SToP button may be used to stop the engine due to an
emergency situation even while driving. If you must stop the engine, cho\
ose one of
the following operations:
• 
Press and hold the eNGINe STArT/SToP button for
two seconds, or
• 
Firmly press the eNGINe STArT/SToP button two
times.
The steering wheel will not lock. Because turning off the engine also di\
sables the
power assist the engine provides to the steering and braking systems, it\
will require
significantly more physical effort and time to steer and slow the vehi\
cle. Downshift
gears and use both feet on the brake pedal, if necessary, to slow the vehicle and
stop immediately in a safe place
Do not press the button while driving unless it is absolutely necessary \
for the engine
to be switched off.
*if equipped
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 tru\
ck. This is
the best way to transport your vehicle.
Wheel lift equipment: The tow truck uses two pivoting 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.
For CvT models: If you cannot shift the transmission or turn on the engine, your
vehicle must be transported with the front wheels off the ground. Make s\
ure the
parking brake is released. If you cannot release the parking brake, your\
vehicle must
be transported by flat bed equipment.
Trying to lift or tow your vehicle by the bumpers will cause serious dama\
ge. The
bumpers are not designed to support the vehicle’s weight.
Improper towing such as towing behind a motorhome or other motor vehicle\
can
damage the transmission.
NOTICE

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INDEX
INDEX
INDEX
ABS .............................................................25ACC .......................................................24, 27
Accessory Power Socket ...............................52Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow (LSF) ...................24, 102Address .............................................................85
Advanced Airbags .............................................8Aha™ radio ......................................................64Airbags ...............................................................8
Airbag System Components .......................12
Airbag System Indicators ...........................10
Ambient Meter ................................................ 100
Android Auto™
.................................................66
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ................25, 98
Apple CarPlay® .................................................65
Audio Commands ...........................................153Audio operation ...............................................52Aha™ radio ..................................................64
Android Auto™ .............................................66
Apple CarPlay® .............................................65
Bluetooth® Audio ...................................61, 71
Color Audio System .....................................57
Display Audio ................................................62FM/AM radio ..........................................58, 67
HondaLink™ ..................................................63
iPod® .......................................................59, 69
Pandora® .......................................................72
SiriusXM® radio ...........................................68Sound .............................................................56
Steering Wheel Controls .............................54
USB Flash Drive ......................................60, 70
USB Port ........................................................52
Wi-Fi Connection ..........................................64
Wireless Charger .........................................53
Automatic brake hold ................................27, 99Automatic Dimming rearview Mirror ...........44Automatic rain-Sensing Wipers ...................39Battery ...........................................................138
Bluetooth® Audio .......................................61, 71
Bluetooth® Audio Commands ......................153
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (HFL) .................73e-Mail .............................................................81
HFL Controls ............................................73, 76
HondaLink™ Assist ......................................80
Making a Call ..........................................75, 79
Pairing a Phone ......................................74, 78
Phonebook ..............................................75, 79
Siri® eyes Free ..............................................82
SMS Text Messaging ..................................81
Speed Dial ...............................................75, 80
Talk Button Tips ............................................77
Brake Assist System ........................................ 98
Brake/Clutch Fluid .......................................... 137Brake depress
..................................................26
Brake system ..............................................24, 25Braking .............................................................98
Brightness Control ...........................................37
Carbon Monoxide Gas .......................................4
Changing a Flat Tire
.......................................120
Changing Settings ............................................49
Charging system ............................................... 24
Childproof Door Locks
.....................................34
Child Safety .......................................................14
Child Seat ..........................................................16
Adding Security with a Tether ...................19
LATCH-Compatible Child Seat ....................17
Climate Control Commands ..........................152
Climate Control System ...................................46Clock .............................................................51
Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™)
...................................25, 106
Color Audio System .........................................57
Condition Indicators ........................................26
Contact Us .......................................................150Continuously variable Transmission (CvT) ...96
Cruise Control ...........................................27, 101
Customer Information ....................................149
Customized Features
.......................................50Dashboard, Ceiling, and other Controls .........2
Destination ........................................................85
Dialing a Number .......................................75, 79
Display Audio ....................................................62
Door Mirrors .....................................................44Door operation .................................................34Doors .............................................................32
Door/trunk open ...............................................26DoT Tire Quality Grading ..............................144
Driver Information Interface ..........................29Driving .............................................................90Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow (LSF) .........................102
Braking ...........................................................98
Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™)
.........................................106Continuously variable Transmission (CvT) ...................................................96
Cruise Control .............................................101eco Assist™ System ..................................100eNGINe STArT/SToP button .....................96
Ignition ...........................................................95
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) .......104
LaneWatch™ ..............................................108
Manual Transmission ..................................97
Maximum Load Limit ....................................92Multi-view rear Camera ..........................109
Power Mode .................................................96
refueling ......................................................111remote engine Start ....................................94road Departure Mitigation (rDM) ..........105
Shifting ...........................................................96vehicle Stability Assist (vSA®) ................100
Wiper Blades ..............................................139eco Assist™ System ......................................100eCoN Button ...................................................100eCoN mode .......................................................27electric Parking Brake ....................................98electric Power Steering (ePS) .......................25electronic Stability Control (eSC) ................100e-Mail .............................................................81emergency engine Stop ................................117emergency Towing ........................................117engine and Fuel ......................................147, 148engine Coolant................................................ 136engine oil......................................................... 133eNGINe STArT/SToP button .........................96exterior lights ..............................................27, 37
Fastening a Seat Belt ........................................7Flat Tire ...........................................................120
Floor Mats .........................................................41Fluids ...................................................147, 148FM/AM radio ..............................................58, 67FM/AM radio Commands .............................153
Fog lights ...........................................................27
Foot Brake .........................................................98
Frequently Asked Questions ........................149Front Airbags (SrS) ...........................................8
Front Door Inner Handle .................................34
Fuel Information .............................................111
Fuse Locations ................................................ 124
Hang-Up/Back button ................................73, 76
Headlight-Wiper Integration
..........................38Head restraints ................................................42
Heating System ................................................45
HFL Controls ................................................73, 76
High beams .......................................................27
Home Address ..................................................85
HondaLink™ ......................................................63
HondaLink™ Assist ..........................................80Honda roadside Assistance ........................150Hood ...........................................................131Ignition .............................................................95
Immobilizer ........................................................26
Information Display .......................................... 28
Instrument Panel
..............................................23
Interior Lights .................................................... 37
Intermittent Wipers .......................................... 39
iPod
® .......................................................59, 69
iPod® Commands ...........................................153
Jump Starting .................................................114Key .............................................................31
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) ....24, 104 LaneWatch™
..................................................108
Lap/Shoulder Seat Belts ...................................5
LATCH-Compatible Child Seat ........................17
Light Bulbs ............................................... 147, 148
Lights .......................................................27, 37LKAS .............................................................27
Lock Tab .............................................................34Low fuel .............................................................26
Low oil pressure ...............................................24
Low tire pressure .............................................26
Maintenance ................................................... 127
Air Conditioning
..........................................145
Battery .........................................................138
Brake/Clutch Fluid ......................................137engine Coolant ............................................136engine oil .....................................................133
Maintenance Minder™ .............................128
Service Codes .............................................129
Under the Hood ..........................................131
Window Washer Fluid ...............................137
Making a Call ..............................................75, 79
Malfunction indicator lamp ............................25
Malfunction Indicators ....................................24
Manual Seats .................................................... 41
Manual Transmission
......................................97
Map Legend ......................................................88
Master Door Lock Switch ...............................34
Maximum Load Limit ........................................ 92
Mirrors .............................................................44
Moonroof ...........................................................36Multi-view rear Camera ..............................109
Music search ..................................................153
Navigation .........................................................83
Display and Controls ....................................84entering a Destination .................................85
Home Address ..............................................85
Map Legend ..................................................88
Place Category .............................................86recent Places ...............................................86routing ...........................................................88
Saved Places ................................................87
Steering Wheel Controls .............................83
Street Address ..............................................85System Guidance volume ...........................83
Talk Button Tips ............................................83Traffic .............................................................89
Turn-by-turn directions ...............................88
Navigation Commands ..................................152one-Touch Turn Signal ....................................36on/off Indicators ..............................................27opening the Hood ..........................................132overheating..................................................... 116
Pairing a Phone ..........................................74, 78
Pandora® ...........................................................72
Pandora® Commands ....................................153