2017 HONDA CIVIC COUPE towing

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. 33
For Safe Driving P. 34 Seat Belts P. 38 Airbags P. 46
2Instrument Panel P. 75
Indicators P. 76 Gauges and Displays P. 109
2Controls P. 119
Clock P. 120 Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 122
Opening and Closing the Moonroof* P. 148
Adjusting the Seats P. 165
2 Features P. 193
Audio System P. 194 Audio System Basic Operation P. 201, 219
Customized Features P. 298 Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ® P. 329, 352
2 Driving P. 385
Before Driving P. 386 Towing a Trailer P. 391
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. 513
Climate Control System Maintenance P. 529
2Handling the Unexpected P. 537
Tools P. 538 If a Tire Goes Flat P. 539
Overheating P. 553 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 555
When You Cannot Open the Trunk P. 567 Refueling P. 568
2Information P. 569
Specifications P. 570 Identification Numbers P. 574
Emissions Testing P. 577 Warranty Coverages P. 579
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Contents
Child Safety P. 60Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 72Safety Labels P. 73
Opening and Closing the Trunk P. 139 Security System P. 142 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 145
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 149 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 163
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items P. 174 Climate Control System P. 185
Audio Error Messages P. 289General Information on the Audio System P. 292
When Driving P. 392 Braking P. 451Parking Your Vehicle P. 467
Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions P. 473 Turbo Engine Vehicle* 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 Accessories and Modifications P. 535
Engine Does Not Start P. 546 Jump Starting P. 549 Shift Lever Does Not Move P. 552
Fuses P. 561 Emergency Towing P. 565 When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door P. 566
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 575 Reporting Safety Defects P. 576
Authorized Manuals P. 581 Customer Service Information P. 582
Quick Reference GuideP. 4
Safe DrivingP. 33
Instrument PanelP. 75
ControlsP. 119
FeaturesP. 193
DrivingP. 385
MaintenanceP. 475
Handling the UnexpectedP. 537
InformationP. 569
IndexP. 583
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Quick Reference Guide
Handling the Unexpected (P 537)
Flat Tire (P 539)
● Park in a safe location and replace the
flat tire with the compact spare tire in the
trunk.
Indicators Come On
(P 555)
●Identify the indicator and consult the
owner's manual.
Engine Won’t Start
(P 546)
● If the battery is dead, jump start using a
booster battery.
Blown Fuse (P 561)
● Check for a blown fuse if an electrical
device does not operate.
Overheating (P 553)
● 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 565)
●Call a professional towing service if you
need to tow your vehicle.
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Driving
This chapter discusses driving, refueling, and information on items such as accessories.
Before Driving
Driving Preparation .......................... 386
Maximum Load Limit........................ 389
Towing a Trailer ................................ 391
When Driving Starting the Engine .................. 392, 394
Precautions While Driving................. 399
Continuously Variable Transmission*... 400
Shifting ............................ 401, 403, 407
ECON Button ................................... 410
Cruise Control
*................................ 411
Front Sensor Camera*...................... 414 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low
Speed Follow (LSF)
*....................... 416Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) System*...... 430Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)*.... 434
Vehicle Stabilit y Assist (VSA®), aka Electronic
Stability Control (ESC), System........... 441
Agile Handling Assist ....................... 443
LaneWatchTM*.................................. 444Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ...... 446Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) - Required Federal Explanation ......... 449
Braking Brake System ................................... 451
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ........... 457 Brake Assist System ......................... 458
Collision Mitigation Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM)*..................................... 459
Parking Your Vehicle When Stopped ................................ 467
Multi-View Rear Camera .................. 468
Refueling Fuel Information .............................. 470
How to Refuel ................................. 471
Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions
Improving Fuel Economy and Reducing
CO
2 Emissions ................................ 473
Turbo Engine Vehicle*
Handling Precautions ....................... 474
* Not available on all models
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uuBefore Driving uMaximum Load Limit
Continued
Driving
Maximum Load Limit
The maximum load for your vehicl e is 850 lbs (385 kg). See the
Tire and Loading Information la bel attached to the driver’s
doorjamb.
This figure includes the total weig ht of all occupants, cargo, and
accessories, and the tongue load if you are towing a trailer.
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit -
(1) Locate the statement “The comb ined weight of occupants and
cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs.” on your
vehicle’s placard.
(2) Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers
that will be riding in your vehicle.
(3) Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers
from XXX kg or XXX lbs.
(4) The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and
luggage load capacity. For example, if the “XXX” amount
equals 1,400 lbs. and there will be five 150 lb. passengers in
your vehicle, the am ount of available cargo and luggage load
capacity is 650 lbs. (1,400 - 750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs.)1 Maximum Load Limit
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR):
The maximum allowable weight of the vehicle, all
occupants, all accesso ries and all cargo.
2 Specifications P. 570, 572
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR):
The maximum allowable weight of the vehicle axle. 2 Specifications P. 570, 572
3WARNING
Overloading or improper loading
can affect handling and stability
and cause a crash in which you
can be hurt or killed.
Follow all load limits and other
loading guidelines in this manual.
Label Example
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uuBefore Driving uMaximum Load Limit
Driving
(5) Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being
loaded on the vehicle. That we ight may not safely exceed the
available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in step 4.
(6) If your vehicle will be towing a tra iler, load from your trailer will
be transferred to your vehicl e. Consult this manual to
determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage
load capacity of your vehicle.
In addition, the total weight of the vehicle, all occupants,
accessories, cargo, and trailer tongue load must not exceed the
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVW R) or the Gross Axle Weight
Rating (GAWR). Both are on a label on the driver’s doorjamb.
Load Limits Example
Example1
Max Load 850 lbs
(385 kg) Passenger Weight
150 lbs x 2 = 300 lbs (68 kg x 2 = 136 kg) Cargo Weight
550 lbs
(249 kg)
Example2
Max Load 850 lbs
(385 kg) Passenger Weight
150 lbs x 5 = 750 lbs (68 kg x 5 = 340 kg) Cargo Weight
100 lbs
(45 kg)
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Driving
Towing a Trailer
Your vehicle is not designed to tow a trailer. Attempting to do so can void your
warranties.
Towing Your Vehicle
Your vehicle is not designed to be towed behind a motor home. If your vehicle needs
to be towed in an emergency, refer to the emergency towing information.
2Emergency Towing P. 565
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uuWhen Driving uTire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Driving
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Instead of directly measuring the pressu re in each tire, the TPMS on this vehicle
monitors and compares the rolling radius and rotational characteristics of each
wheel and tire while you are driving to determine if one or more tires are
significantly under-inflated. This will caus e the low tire pressure/TPMS indicator to
come on and a message to appear on the driver information interface
*.
You must start TPMS calibration every time you:
• Adjust the pressure in one or more tires.
• Rotate the tires.
• Replace one or more tires.
Before calibrating the TPMS:
• Set the cold tire pressu re in all four tires.
2Checking Tires P. 516
Make sure:
•The vehicle is at a complete stop.
• The shift lever is in
(N.
• The shift lever is in
(P.
• The ignition switch is in ON
(w*1.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.
■TPMS Calibration
U.S. models
1 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
The system does not monitor the tires when driving
at low speed.
Conditions such as low ambient temperature and
altitude change directly a ffect tire pressure and can
trigger the low tire pressure/TPMS indicator to come on.
Tire pressure checked and inflated in:
•Warm weather can beco me under-inflated in
colder weather.
•Cold weather can become over-inflated in warmer
weather.
The low tire pressure indica tor will not come on as a
result of over inflation.
The TPMS may not function pr operly if tire type and
size are mixed. Make sure to use the same size and
type of tire. 2 Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 516
The low tire pressure/TPMS indicator may come on
with a delay or may not come on at all when:
•You rapidly accelerate, decelerate, or turn the
steering wheel.
•You drive on snowy or slippery roads.•Snow chains are used.
The low tire pressure/TPMS indicator may come on
under the following conditions:
•A compact spare tire is used.•There is a heavier and une ven load on the tires,
such as when towing a trailer, than the condition at
calibration.
•Snow chains are used.
Manual transmission models
Continuously variable transmission models
All models
* Not available on all models
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