2017 HONDA CIVIC HATCHBACK parking brake

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uuCustomized Features u
Features
■How to customize
While the vehicle is at a complete st op with the ignition switch in ON
(w*1, select
, and Settings , then select a setting item.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.
Models with Display Audio1 Customized Features
When you customize settings:
•Make sure that the vehicle is at a complete stop.
•Shift to (P.
•Set the parking brake.
To customize other features, select Settings.
2 List of customizable options P. 339
Continuously variable transmission models
Manual transmission models
Audio/Information
Screen
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Driving
This chapter discusses driving, refueling, and information on items such as accessories.
Before Driving
Towing a Trailer................................ 421
When Driving
Starting the Engine .................. 422, 424
Precautions While Driving................. 429
Continuously Variable Transmission
*... 430
Shifting ............................ 431, 433, 438
ECON Button ................................... 441
Cruise Control
*................................ 442
Front Sensor Camera*...................... 446
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow (LSF)
*........................ 448
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)*....... 462
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) System*.. 476Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)*.... 480
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®), aka Electronic
Stability Control (ESC), System............. 487
Agile Handling Assist ....................... 489
LaneWatchTM*.................................. 490Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ..492Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) - Required Federal Explanation ........... 495
Braking Brake System ................................... 497
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ........... 504
Brake Assist System.......................... 505 Collision Mitigation Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM)*..................................... 506
Parking Your Vehicle
Multi-View Rear Camera .................. 515
Refueling Fuel Information .............................. 517
How to Refuel ................................. 518
Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions
Improving Fuel Economy and Reducing
CO
2 Emissions ................................ 521
Turbo Engine Vehicle ....................... 522
* Not available on all models
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Driving
When Driving
Starting the Engine
1.Make sure the parking brake is applied.
2. Check that the shift lever is in
(P, then
depress the brake pedal.
u Although it is possibl e to start the vehicle
in
(N, it is safer to start it in (P.
2. Check that the shift lever is in
(N. Then
depress the brake pedal with your right
foot, and the clutch pedal with your left
foot.
u The clutch pedal must be fully depressed
to start the engine.
Models without smart entry system
1Starting the Engine
Keep your foot firmly on the brake pedal when
starting the engine.
The engine is harder to st art in cold weather and in
thinner air found at altitudes above 8,000 feet (2,400
meters).
When starting the engine in cold weather, turn off all
electrical accessories such as the lights, climate
control system, and rear de fogger in order to reduce
battery drain.
If you live in a region where winter is extremely cold,
an engine block heater will improve starting and
warming of the engine. Cons ult a dealer for details.
If the exhaust system sounds abnormal or you can
smell exhaust gas inside the vehicle, have your vehicle
checked by a dealer. There may be a problem with
the engine or exhaust system.
Brake PedalContinuously variable transmission models
Brake Pedal
Clutch Pedal
Manual transmission models
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uuWhen Driving uStarting the Engine
Driving
3. Turn the ignition switch to START (e
without depressing the accelerator pedal.
1. Keeping your right foot on the br ake pedal, put the shift lever in
(D. Select (R
when reversing.
2. With the parking brake applied, release the brake pedal and gently depress the
accelerator pedal.
u Make sure the parking brake indicator goes off.
2 Parking Brake P. 497
■Hill start assist system
Hill start assist keeps the brake engaged br iefly to help prevent the vehicle from
rolling on inclines as you move your foot from the brake pedal to the accelerator.
Depress the clutch pedal, and shift to on e of the forward gears when facing uphill,
or
(R when facing downhill, th en release the brake pedal.
Move the shift lever to
(D, (S, or (L* when facing uphill, or (R when facing
downhill, then release the brake pedal.
1 Starting the Engine
Do not hold the key in START
(e for more than 10
seconds.
•If the engine does not sta rt right away, wait for at
least 30 seconds before trying again.
•If the engine starts, but then immediately stops,
wait at least 30 seconds before repeating step 3
while gently depressing the accelerator pedal.
Release the accelerator pedal once the engine
starts.
The immobilizer system pr otects your vehicle from
theft. If an improperly code d key (or other device) is
used, the engine’s fuel system is disabled.
2 Immobilizer System P. 157
All models
■Starting to Drive
Continuously variable transmission models
Manual transmission models
Continuously variable transmission models
1Hill start assist system
Hill start assist may not prevent the vehicle from
rolling downhill on a very steep or slippe ry slope, and
does not operate on small inclines.
Hill start assist is not a replacement for the parking
brake.
* Not available on all models
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uuWhen Driving uStarting the Engine
Driving
Starting the Engine
1. Make sure the parking brake is applied.
2. Check that the shift lever is in
(P, then
depress the brake pedal.
u Although it is possibl e to start the vehicle
in
(N, it is safer to start it in (P.
2. Check that the shift lever is in
(N. Then
depress the brake pedal with your right
foot, and the clutch pedal with your left
foot.
u The clutch pedal must be fully depressed
to start the engine.
Models with smart entry system
1Starting the Engine
Keep your foot firmly on the brake pedal when
starting the engine.
The engine is harder to st art in cold weather and in
thinner air found at altitudes above 8,000 feet (2,400
meters).
When starting the engine in cold weather, turn off all
electrical accessories such as the lights, climate
control system, and rear de fogger in order to reduce
battery drain.
If you live in a region where winter is extremely cold,
an engine block heater will improve starting and
warming of the engine. Cons ult a dealer for details.
If the exhaust system sounds abnormal or you can
smell exhaust gas inside the vehicle, have your vehicle
checked by a dealer. There may be a problem with
the engine or exhaust system.
The immobilizer system pr otects your vehicle from
theft.
If an improperly c oded device is used, the engine’s
fuel system is disabled. 2 Immobilizer System P. 157
Brake PedalContinuously variable transmission models
Brake Pedal
Clutch Pedal
Manual transmission models
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uuWhen Driving uStarting the Engine
428
Driving
1. Depress the brake pedal and press the ENGINE START/STOP button
simultaneously.
2. Put the shift lever in
(D. Select (R when reversing.
3. With the parking brake is applied, releas e the brake pedal and gently depress the
accelerator pedal.
u Make sure the parking brake indicator goes off.
4. Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the accelerator pedal to pull
away.
■Hill start assist system
Hill start assist keeps the brake engaged br iefly to help prevent the vehicle from
rolling on inclines as you move your fo ot from the brake pedal to the accelerator.
Depress the clutch pedal, and shift to on e of the forward gears when facing uphill,
or
(R when facing downhill, then release the brake pedal.
Move the shift lever to
(D, (S, or (L* when facing uphill, or (R when facing
downhill, then release the brake pedal.
■Starting to Drive1 Starting to Drive
The engine stops when the sh ift lever is moved out of
(P before the ENGINE START/STOP button is
pressed. Follow step 1 when starting to drive.
When the engine was started using the button
on the smart entry remoteContinuously variable transmission models
When the engine was started using the button on the smart entry remote
When the engine was started in any case
1Hill start assist system
Hill start assist may not prevent the vehicle from
rolling downhill on a very steep or slippe ry slope, and
does not operate on small inclines.
Hill start assist is not a replacement for the parking
brake.
Manual transmission models
Continuously variable transmission models
* Not available on all models
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uuWhen Driving uShifting
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Driving
Shifting
Change the shift position in accordance with your driving needs.
■Shift lever positions
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.
Continuously variable transmission models without paddle shifters
1 Shifting
You cannot turn the ignition switch to LOCK
(0*1
and remove the key unless the shift lever is in
( P.
The vehicle may move forward very slightly even in
(N while the engine is cold.
Depress the brake pe dal firmly and, when necessary,
apply the parking brake.
Reverse
Used when reversing
Drive
Used for normal driving
Park
Used when parking or starting the
engine
Neutral
Used when idling
Release Button
Drive (S)
Used:
●For better acceleration●To increase engine braking●When going up or down hills
Low
●Used to further increase engine braking●Used when going up or down hills
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uuWhen Driving uShifting
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Driving
Shifting
Change the shift position in accordance with your driving needs.
■Shift lever positions
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.
Continuously variable transmission models with paddle shifters
1 Shifting
You cannot turn the ignition switch to LOCK
(0*1
and remove the key unless the shift lever is in
( P.
The vehicle may move forward very slightly even in
(N while the engine is cold.
Depress the brake pe dal firmly and, when necessary,
apply the parking brake.
Reverse
Used when reversing
Drive
Used:
●For normal driving●When temporarily driving in the
7-speed manual shift mode
Park
Used when parking or starting the
engine
Neutral
Used when idling
Release Button
Drive (S)
Used:
●For better acceleration●To increase engine braking●When going up or down hills●When driving in the 7-speed
manual shift mode
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