2016 HONDA CIVIC SEDAN light

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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 513)
● 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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Quick Reference Guide
What to Do If
*1:Except U.S. models with continuously variable transmission
The ignition switch does
not turn from
(0 to (q.
Why?
The power mode does not
change from VEHICLE OFF
(LOCK) to ACCESSORY.
Why?
The steering wheel may be locked.
●Try to turn the steering wheel left and right
while turning the ignition key.
●Move the steering wheel left and right after pressing the
ENGINE START/STOP button.
The ignition switch does
not turn from
(q to (0 and
I cannot remove the key.
Why?
The power mode does not
change from ACCESSORY
to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).
Why?
The shift lever should be moved to (P.
Why does the brake pedal
pulsate slightly when
applying the brakes?This can occur when the ABS activates, and does not indicate a
problem. Apply firm, steady pressure on the brake pedal. Never
pump the brake pedal.
Models without smart entry system
Models with smart entry system
Models without smart entry system
Models with smart entry system*1
Models without smart entry system
Models with smart entry system
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Quick Reference Guide
The rear door cannot be
opened from inside the
vehicle. Why?Check if the childproof lock is in the
lock position. If so, open the rear
door with the outside door handle.
To cancel this function, push the lever
to the unlock position.
Why do the doors lock
after I unlocked the doors
using a remote
transmitter?If you do not open the doors within 30 seconds, the doors are
relocked automatically for security.
Why does the beeper
sound when I open the
driver's door?The beeper sounds when:
●The key is left in the ignition switch*.
●The power mode* is in ACCESSORY.
●The exterior lights are left on.
Why does the beeper
sound when I start driving?The beeper sounds when the driver and/or front passenger are
not wearing their seat belts.
Why do I hear a screeching
sound when I apply the
brake pedal?The brake pads may need to be replaced. Have your vehicle
inspected by a dealer.
* Not available on all models
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uuAirbags uSide Curtain Airbags
Safe Driving
■When side curtain airbags deploy in a frontal collision
One or both side curtain airbags may infl ate in a moderate-to-severe angled frontal
collision.
In this case, the side curtain airbags will deploy slightly after the front airbags.
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uuAirbags uAirbag System Indicators
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Safe Driving■When the passen ger airbag off
indicator comes on
The indicator comes on to alert you that the
passenger’s front airbag has been turned off.
This occurs when the weight sensors detect
about 65 lbs (29 kg) or less, the weight of an
infant or small child, on the seat.
Infants and small children should always ri de properly restrained in a back seat.
2Child Safety P. 58
If the front passenger seat is empty, the passenger’s front airbag will not deploy and
the indicator will come on.
■Passenger Airbag Off Indicator1Passenger Airbag Off Indicator
To ensure the passenger is detected properly, confirm
that:
•There is no child seat or other object pressing
against the rear of the seat-back.
•There is no rear passenger pushing or pulling on
the back of the front passenger’s seat.
•The front seat or seat-b ack is not forced back
against an object on the s eat or floor behind it.
•There is no object placed under or beside the front
passenger’s seat.
•The occupant is sitting in an upright position and
the seat back is not excessively reclined.
•The occupant is not leaning against the door or
center console.
•The occupant’s feet are placed on the floor in front
of them.
•There are no objects ha nging from the front
passenger’s seat.
•Only small, lightweight objects are in the seat-back
pocket.
The passenger airbag off indicator may come on and
go off periodically if the tota l weight on the seat is
near the airbag cutoff threshold.
Have your vehicle checked by a dealer as soon as
possible if:
•All of the above conditions are met, and the
indicator comes on with an adult seated in the
front passenger seat.
•The seat is empty and the indicator is off.
Do not allow an adult passe nger to ride in the front
seat when the indicator is on.
U.S.
Canada
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uuIndicators u
Instrument Panel
*1:Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage*
System Message
Indicator*
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the igniti on switch to ON
(w*1, then goes off.●Comes on along with a beep
when a problem is detected. A
system message on the driver
information interface appears at
the same time.
●While the indicator is on, press the
(display/information) button to see the
message again.
●Refer to the Indicators information in this
chapter when a system message appears
on the driver information interface. Take
the appropriate action for the message.
●The driver information interface does not
return to the normal screen unless the
warning is canceled, or the button
is pressed.
—
Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators
●Blink when you operate the turn
signal lever.
●Blink along with all turn signals
when you press the hazard
warning button.
●Does not blink or blinks rapidly - A
turn signal light bulb has blown. Change
the bulb immediately.
2 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 508, 511
—
High Beam
Indicator●Comes on when the high beam
headlights are on.——
Lights On
Indicator
●Comes on whenever the light
switch is on, or in AUTO* when
the exterior lights are on.
●If you remove the key from the ignition
switch*1 while the exterior lights are on, a
chime sounds when the driver's door is
opened.—
Fog Light
Indicator*
●Comes on when the fog lights are
on.——
* Not available on all models
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uuIndicators uDriver Information Interface Wa rning and Information Messages*
Continued
Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears if there is a problem with the light control
system.●Appears while driving - Manually turn the lights on,
and have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
●Appears if there is a pr oblem with the headlights.●Appears while driving - The headlights may not be on.
When conditions allow you to drive safely, have your
vehicle checked by a deal er as soon as possible.
Models with LED headlight
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uuGauges and Displays uDriver Information Interface*
Instrument Panel
■Customization flow
Press the button.
ENTERVehicle Settings
“Trip A” Reset Timing
Language Selection
Adjust Outside Temp. Display
3
4
3
4
TPMS Calibration*
ENTER
“Trip B” Reset Timing
Fuel Efficiency Backlight
3
4
ACC Forward Vehicle Detect Beep
3
4Tachometer
ENTER
Forward Collision Warning Distance
3
4
3
4
Lane Keeping Assi st Suspend Beep
Road Departure Mi tigation Setting
Adjust Alarm Volume
Speed/Distance Units
Adjust Clock
3
4
Clock Display
3
4
ENTER
ENTERClock Setup
Driver Assist System Setup
Meter Setup
* Not available on all models
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