2017 HONDA CIVIC HATCHBACK emergency towing

Contents
Child Safety P. 60Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 74Safety Labels P. 75
Opening and Closing the Hatch P. 154 Security System P. 157 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 161
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 165 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 183
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience It ems P. 193 Climate Control System P. 208
Audio Error Messages P. 313General Information on the Audio System P. 317
When Driving P. 422 Braking P. 497Parking Your Vehicle P. 514
Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions P. 521 Turbo Engine Vehicle P. 522
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 536 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 548
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 561 Battery P. 571 Remote Transmitter Care P. 573
Cleaning P. 576 Accessories and Modifications P. 582
Engine Does Not Start P. 593 Jump Starting P. 596 Shift Lever Does Not Move P. 599
Fuses P. 608 Emergency Towing P. 612 When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door P. 613
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 621 Reporting Safety Defects P. 622
Authorized Manuals P. 627 Customer Service Information P. 628
Quick Reference GuideP. 4
Safe DrivingP. 33
Instrument PanelP. 77
ControlsP. 133
FeaturesP. 217
DrivingP. 415
MaintenanceP. 523
Handling the UnexpectedP. 583
InformationP. 617
IndexP. 630
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Quick Reference Guide
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Handling the Unexpected (P 583)
Flat Tire (P 585)
● Park in a safe location and replace the
flat tire with the comp act spare tire in the
hatch.
Indicators Come On
(P 602)
● Identify the indica tor and consult the
owner's manual.
Engine Won’t Start
(P 593)
● If the battery is dead, jump start using a
booster battery.
Blown Fuse (P 608)
● Check for a blown fuse if an electrical
device does not operate.
Overheating (P 600)
● 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 612)
●Call a professional towing service if you
need to tow your vehicle.
* Not available on all models
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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. 612
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583
Handling the Unexpected
This chapter explains how to handle unexpected troubles.
ToolsTypes of Tools .................................. 584
If a Tire Goes Flat
Changing a Flat Tire ......................... 585
Engine Does Not Start Checking the Engine ........................ 593
If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak .......................................... 594
Emergency Engine Stop ................... 595
Jump Starting .................................... 596
Shift Lever Does Not Move .............. 599
Overheating
How to Handle Overheating ............. 600 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes
On ............................................. 602
If the Charging System Indicator Comes
On ................................................. 602
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes
On or Blinks ................................... 603
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or Blinks ................................... 604
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or Blinks at the Same Time When the
Brake System Indicator (Amber) Comes
On ................................................. 605 If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System
Indicator Comes On ....................... 606
If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or Blinks ....................... 607
Fuses Fuse Locations ................................. 608
Inspecting and Changing Fuses ........ 611
Emergency Towing ........................... 612
When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door ................................................. 613
When You Cannot Open the Hatch.....614
Refueling ........................................... 615
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Handling the Unexpected
Engine Does Not Start
Checking the Engine
If the engine does not start, check the starter.
Starter conditionChecklist
Starter doesn’t turn or turns
over slowly.
The battery may be dead. Check
each of the items on the right and
respond accordingly.
Check for a message on the driver information interface.●If the To Start, Hold Remote Near Start Button message appears2If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak P. 594
uMake sure the smart entry remote is in its operating range.2 ENGINE START/STOP Button Operating Range P. 166
Check the brightness of the interior lights.
Turn on the interior lights and check the brightness.
●If the interior lights are dim or do not come on at all2 Battery P. 571●If the interior lights come on normally2 Fuses P. 608
The starter turns over normally
but the engine doesn’t start.
There may be a problem with the
fuse. Check each of the items on
the right and respond accordingly. Review the engine start procedure.
Follow its instructions, and try
to start the engine again.
2 Starting the Engine P. 422
Check the immobilize r system indicator.
When the immobilizer system indicator is blinking, the engine cannot be started.
2 Immobilizer System P. 157
Check the fuel level.
There should be enough fuel in the tank.
2 Fuel Gauge P. 114
Check the fuse.
Check all fuses, or have the vehicle checked by a dealer.
2Inspecting and Changing Fuses P. 611
If the problem continues:2Emergency Towing P. 612
1Checking the Engine
If you must start the vehi cle immediately, use an
assisting vehicle to jump start it.
2 Jump Starting P. 596
Models with smart entry system
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Handling the Unexpected
Emergency Towing
Call a professional towing service if you need to tow your vehicle.
■Flat bed equipment
The operator loads your vehicle on the back of a truck.
This is the best way to transport your vehicle.
■Wheel lift equipment
The tow truck uses two pivoti ng arms that go under the front tires and lift them off
the ground. The rear tires remain on the ground. This is an acceptable way to
tow your vehicle.
1 Emergency Towing
NOTICE
Trying to lift or tow your vehicle by the bumpers will
cause serious damage to the vehicle. The bumpers
are not designed to suppor t the vehicle's weight.
NOTICE
Improper towing such as towing behind a
motorhome or other motor vehicle can damage the
transmission.
Never tow your vehicle with just a rope or chain.
It is very dangerous, since ropes or chains may shift
from side to side or break.
Make sure the parking brake is released. If you
cannot release the parking brake, your vehicle must
be transported with flat bed equipment.
2 Parking Brake P. 497
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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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