2017 HONDA CIVIC HATCHBACK warning light

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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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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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