2017 HONDA CIVIC HATCHBACK warning

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Handling the Unexpected
Jump Starting
Jump Starting Procedure
Turn off the power to electric devices, such as audio and lights. Turn off the engine,
then open the hood. 1.Connect the first jump er cable to your
vehicle’s battery + terminal.
2. Connect the other end of the first jumper
cable to the booster battery + terminal.
u Use a 12-volt booster battery only.
u When using an automotive battery
charger to boost your 12-volt battery,
select a lower charging voltage than 15-
volt. Check the charger manual for the
proper setting.
3. Connect the second jumper cable to the
booster battery - terminal.
■Jump Starting Procedure1Jump Starting
Securely attach the jumper cable clips so that they do
not come off when the engine vibrates. Also be
careful not to tangle the ju mper cables or allow the
cable ends to touch each other while attaching or
detaching the jumper cables.
3WARNING
A battery can explode if you do not follow
the correct procedure, seriously injuring
anyone nearby.
Keep all sparks, open flames, and smoking
materials away from the battery.
Booster Battery
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Handling the Unexpected
Overheating
How to Handle Overheating
Overheating symptoms are as follows:
•The temperature gauge pointer is at the mark or the engine suddenly loses
power.
• The Stop Driving When Safe. Engine Temperature Too Hot message appears
on the driver information interface.
• Steam or spray comes out of the engine compartment.
■First thing to do
1. Immediately park the vehicle in a safe place.
2. Turn off all accessories and turn on the hazard warning lights.
u No steam or spray present: Keep the engine running and open the hood.
u Steam or spray is present: Turn off the engine and wait until it subsides.
Then open the hood.
1 How to Handle Overheating
NOTICE
Continuing to drive with the temperature gauge
pointer at the mark may damage the engine.
3WARNING
Steam and spray from an overheated
engine can seriously scald you.
Do not open the hood if steam is coming
out.
H
H
Models with driver information interface
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uuOverheating uHow to Handle Overheating
Handling the Unexpected
■Next thing to do
1.Check that the cooling fan is operating and
stop the engine once the temperature
gauge pointer comes down.
1. Check that the cooling fan is operating and
stop the engine once the Stop Driving
When Safe. Engine Temperature Too
Hot message on the driver information
interface goes off.
u If the cooling fan is not operating,
immediately stop the engine.
2. Once the engine has cooled down, inspect
the coolant level and check the cooling
system components for leaks.
u If the coolant level in the reserve tank is
low, or no coolant is in the tank, check
that the radiator is cool. Cover the reserve
tank cap with a heavy cloth and open the
cap. Add coolant until it reaches the MAX
mark, and put the cap back on.
■Last thing to do
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 has not gone
down, contact a dealer for repairs.
1 How to Handle Overheating
If the coolant is leaking, contact a dealer for repairs.
Use water as an emergency/temporary measure only.
Have a dealer flush the system with proper antifreeze
as soon as possible.
3WARNING
Removing the reserve tank cap while the
engine is hot can cause the coolant to spray
out, seriously scalding you.
Always let the engine and radiator cool
down before removing the reserve tank
cap.
Reserve Tank
Models with info rmation display
Models with driver information interface
All models
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Handling the Unexpected
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On
■Reasons for the indicator to come on
Comes on when the engine oil pressure is low.
■What to do as soon as the indicator comes on
1. Immediately park the vehicle on level ground in a safe place.
2. If necessary, turn the ha zard warning lights on.
■What to do after parking the vehicle
1. Stop the engine and let it sit for about three minute.
2. Open the hood and check the oil level.
2 Oil Check P. 539
3.Start the engine and check the low oil pressure indicator.
u The indicator goes off: Start driving again.
u The indicator does not go off within 10 seconds: Stop the engine
and contact a dealer for repairs immediately.
If the Charging System Indicator Comes On
■Reasons for the indicator to come on
Comes on when the battery is not being charged.
■What to do when the indicator comes on
Turn off the climate con trol system, rear defogger, and other electrical
systems, and immediately contact a dealer for repairs.
1 If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On
NOTICE
Running the engine with low oil pressure can cause
serious mechanical damage almost immediately.
1If the Charging System Indicator Comes On
If you need to stop temporarily, do not turn off the
engine. Restarting the engi ne may rapidly discharge
the battery.
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Handling the Unexpected
Refueling
Refueling From a Portable Fuel Container
If you have run out of fuel and need to refuel your vehicle from a portable fuel
container, use the funnel provided with your vehicle.
1.Turn off the engine.
2. Press on the edge of the fuel fill door to
make it pop up slightly.
u The fuel fill door opens.
3. Take the funnel out of the tool case in the
cargo area.
2 Types of Tools P. 584
4.Place the end of the funnel on the lower
part of filler opening, then insert it slowly
and fully.
u Make sure that the end of the funnel
goes down along with the filler pipe.
5. Fill the tank with fuel from the portable fuel
container.
u Pour fuel carefully so you do not spill any.
6. Remove the funnel from the filler neck.
u Wipe up any fuel from the funnel before
storing it.
7. Shut the fuel fill door by hand.
1Refueling From a Portable Fuel Container
NOTICE
Do not insert the nozzle of a portable fuel container
or any funnel other than the one provided with your
vehicle. Doing so can damage the fuel system.
Do not try to pry open or push open the sealed fuel
tank with foreign objects. This can damage the fuel
system and its seal.
Make sure the fuel in the portable fuel container is
gasoline before you refuel.
3WARNING
Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive.
You can be burned or seriously injured
when handling fuel.
• Stop the engine, and keep heat, sparks,
and flame away.
• Handle fuel only outdoors.
• Wipe up spills immediately.
Funnel
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Index
Fog Light Indicator.................................... 88
Folding Down the Rear Seats .................. 191
Foot Brake ................................................ 500
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 49
Front Head Restraints .............................. 188
Front Seat Heaters ................................... 206
Front Seats ................................................ 185
Adjusting ................................................ 185
Front Sensor Camera ............................... 446
Fuel ..................................................... 25, 517
Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions ............ 521
Gauge .................................................... 114
Instant Fuel Economy ...................... 116, 121
Low Fuel Indicator..................................... 83
Range ............................................. 116, 120
Recommendation.................................... 517
Refueling ................................................ 517
Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions ............ 521
Fuel Fill Door ...................................... 25, 518
Unable to Unlock .................................... 613
Fuses ......................................................... 608
Inspecting and Changing ........................ 611
Locations ........................................ 608, 609
G
Gasoline (Fuel)
Economy................................................. 521
Gauge .................................................... 114
Information............................................. 517
Instant Fuel Economy ...................... 116, 121 Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 83
Refueling ................................................. 517
Gauges ...................................................... 114
Gear Shift Lever Positions Continuously Variable Transmission ......... 431
Manual Transmission ............................... 439
Glass (care) ........................................ 577, 580
Glove Box .................................................. 195
H
Halogen Bulbs ................................... 548, 551
Handling the Unexpected ........................ 583
HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) ....................... 356, 382
Automatic Import of Cellular Phonebook
and Call History ..................................... 395
Displaying Messages ................................ 409
HFL Buttons ..................................... 356, 382
HFL Menus ...................................... 359, 385
HFL Status Display ........................... 358, 384
In Case of Emergency .............................. 413
Limitations for Manual Operation .... 358, 384
Making a Call .................................. 376, 403
Options During a Call ...................... 381, 406
Phone Setup .................................... 363, 390
Phonebook Phonetic M odification ........... 399
Receiving a Call ............................... 380, 406
Receiving a Text Message/E-mail .............. 407
Ring Tone ................................................ 394
Selecting a Mail Account ......................... 408
Speed Dial ....................................... 372, 396 To Set Up Text Messa
ge/E-mail Options ... 393
Hatch ......................................................... 154
Light Bulb................................................ 618
Release Lever........................................... 614
Unable to Open....................................... 614
Hazard Warning Button .............................. 4
HD Radio
TM............................................... 272
Headlights ................................................. 170
Aiming .................................................... 548
Auto High-Beam System.......................... 174
Automatic Operation............................... 171
Dimming ......................................... 170, 173
Operating................................................ 170
Heaters (Front Seat) ................................. 206
Heaters (Seat) ........................................... 207
HFL (HandsFreeLink ®)....................... 356, 382
High Beam Indicator .................................. 87
Hill Start Assist System ..................... 423, 428
HondaLink® ............................................... 298
I
Identification Numbers ............................ 620
Vehicle Identification ............................... 620
Ignition Switch ......................................... 165
Illumination Control ................................. 180
Knob ....................................................... 180
Immobilizer System .................................. 157
Immobilizer System Indicator ..................... 89
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Index
R
Radio (FM/AM).................................. 232, 272
Radio (SiriusXM ®)...................................... 276
Radio Data System (RDS) .................. 233, 274
Range ................................................ 116, 120
RDS (Radio Data System) .................. 233, 274
Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing) ....... 623
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror
Button ...................................................... 181
Rear Seat Heaters ..................................... 207
Rear Seats (Folding Down) ....................... 191
Rearview Mirror ........................................ 183
Refueling ................................................... 517
Fuel Gauge .............................................. 114
Gasoline .......................................... 517, 618
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 83
Regulations ............................... 495, 564, 621
Remote Engine Start with Vehicle Feedback ................................................. 426
Remote Transmitter .................................. 143
Replacement Battery..................................................... 573
Bulbs ....................................................... 548
Fuses ............................................... 608, 609
Tires ........................................................ 567
Wiper Blade Rubber ......................... 556, 559
Reporting Safety Defects ......................... 622
Resetting a Trip Meter ..................... 115, 119
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) .......... 476
On and Off .............................................. 477
S
Safe Driving ................................................ 33
Safety Check ............................................... 37
Safety Labels ............................................... 75
Safety Message ............................................. 1
Seat Belts .................................................... 38
Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor.................. 43
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners ................. 41
Checking................................................... 45
Fastening .................................................. 42
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder
Seat Belt .................................................. 67
Pregnant Women ...................................... 44
Reminder .................................................. 40
Warning Indicator ............................... 40, 83
Seat Heaters .............................................. 207
Seats .......................................................... 185
Adjusting ................................................ 185
Front Seat Heaters ................................... 206
Front Seats .............................................. 185
Rear Seats ............................................... 191
Seat Heaters ............................................ 207
Security System ......................................... 157
Security System Alarm Indicator................. 90
Select Lever ................................. 23, 431, 438
Operation.................................. 23, 432, 438
Releasing................................................. 599
Won’t Move ............................................ 599
Select/Reset Knob ............................. 115, 119
Selecting a Child Seat ................................. 64
Selector Knob (Audio) .............................. 225 Setting the Clock
...................................... 134
Shift Lever .................................. 23, 431, 438
Shift Lever Position Indicator .................... 81
Shift Position Indicator ............................ 432
Shifting (Transmission) .................... 431, 438
Shoulder Anchor ........................................ 43
Side Airbags ............................................... 53
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 55
Siri Eyes Free ............................................. 305
SiriusXM ® Radio ....................................... 276
Smart Entry with Push Button Start
System ..................................................... 138
Snow Tires ................................................ 569
Song By Voice
TM (SBV) .............................. 287
Spare Tire ......................................... 585, 619
Spark Plugs ............................................... 618
Specifications ........................................... 618
Specified Fuel ................................... 517, 618
Speedometer ............................................ 114
SRS Airbags (Airbags) ................................ 49
Starting the Engine .......................... 422, 424
Does Not Start ........................................ 593
Engine Switch Buzzer .............................. 165
Jump Starting ......................................... 596
Remote Engine Start ............................... 426
Steering Wheel Adjusting ................................................ 182
Stopping ................................................... 514
Summer Tires ............................................ 569
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ....... 49
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Index
Switches (Around the Steering Wheel) ............................................ 4, 5, 165
System Message Indicator ......................... 87
T
Tachometer.............................................. 114
Temperature Outside Temperature Display .......... 117, 121
Temperature Sensor ........................ 117, 121
Tie-down Anchors .................................... 203
Time (Setting) ........................................... 134
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) ..................................................... 492
Indicator ........................................... 86, 607
Tires .......................................................... 561
Air Pressure..................................... 562, 619
Checking and Maintaining ...................... 561
Inspection ............................................... 561
Labeling .................................................. 562
Puncture (Flat Tire) .................................. 585
Regulations ............................................. 564
Rotation.................................................. 568
Spare Tire ....................................... 585, 619
Summer .................................................. 569
Tire Chains.............................................. 569
Wear Indicators....................................... 566
Winter .................................................... 569
Tonneau Cover ......................................... 204
Tools ......................................................... 584 Towing Your Vehicle
Emergency .............................................. 612
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) .................................................... 492
Indicator ............................................ 86, 607
Transmission ..................................... 431, 438
Continuously Variable Transmission ......... 431
Fluid ........................................................ 545
Manual .................................................... 438
Shift Lever Position Indicator .............. 81, 432
Trip Meter ......................................... 115, 119
Troubleshooting ....................................... 583
Blown Fuse ...................................... 608, 609
Brake Pedal Vibrates .................................. 28
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door .......... 29
Emergency Towing .................................. 612
Engine Won’t Start .................................. 593
Noise When Braking .................................. 30
Overheating ............................................ 600
Premium Gasoline ................................... 618
Puncture/Flat Tire ..................................... 585
Rear Door Won’t Open ...................... 29, 149
Select Lever Won’t Move ......................... 599
Warning Indicators .................................... 78
Turbo Engine Vehicle ............................... 522
Turbo Meter .............................................. 121
Turn Signals .............................................. 170
Indicators (Instrument Panel) ...................... 87
Turn-by-Turn Directions ........................... 121
U
Unlocking the Doors................................ 138
Unlocking the Fron t Doors from the
Inside ....................................................... 147
USB Adapter Cable ................................... 218
USB Flash Drives ............................... 293, 319
USB Port(s) ................................................ 219
Using the Smart Entr y with Push Button
Start System ............................................ 138
V
Vanity Mirrors ............................................... 7
Vehicle Identification Number ................ 620
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®).................. 487
Off Button............................................... 488
Off Indicator.............................................. 85
System Indicator ........................................ 84
Viscosity (Oil) .................................... 538, 619
Voice Control Operation .......................... 268
Audio Commands ................................... 270
Climate Control Commands .................... 271
General Commands ................................ 271
Music Search Commands ........................ 271
On Screen Commands............................. 271
Phone Commands ................................... 270
Useful Commands ................................... 270
Voice Portal Screen.................................. 269
Voice Recognition ................................... 268
VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist) .................. 487
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