2017 HONDA CIVIC HATCHBACK jump start

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
27
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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497Continued
Driving
Braking
Brake System
Use the parking brake to keep the vehicle stationary when parked. You can
manually apply and release, or automatically release it.
■Manual operations
Use the electric parking brake switch to a pply or release the parking brake. Manually
releasing the parking brake using the swit ch helps your vehicle start slowly and
smoothly when facing down hill on steep hills.
■To apply manually
The electric parking brake can be applied any
time the vehicle has battery, no matter which
position the ignition switch
*1 is in.
Pull the electric parking brake switch up gently
and securely. u The parking brake indicator comes on.
■To release manually
The vehicle must be ON
(w*1 in order to
release the electric parking brake.
1. Depress the brake pedal.
2. Press the electric parking brake switch.
u The parking brake indicator goes off.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.
■Parking Brake1 Parking Brake
You may hear the electric parking brake system
operating from the rear wh eel area when you apply
or release the parking brake. This is normal.
The brake pedal may slightly move due to the electric
parking brake system opera tion when you apply or
release the parking br ake. This is normal.
You cannot apply or release the parking brake if the
battery goes dead.
2 Jump Starting P. 596
If you pull up and hold the electric parking brake switch while
driving, the brakes on all four wheels are applied by the VSA
system until the vehicle come to a stop. The electric parking
brake then applies, and the switch should be released.
In the following situations, the parking brake
automatically operates.
•When the vehicle stops with the automatic brake
hold system activated for more than 10 minutes.
•When the driver’s seat belt is unfastened while your
vehicle is stopped and the brake hold system is applied.
•When the engine is turned off while the brake hold
system is applied.
•When there is a problem with the brake hold
system while brake hold is applied.
•When the vehicle is stops more than 10 minutes
while ACC with LSF is activated.
•When the driver’s seat belt is unfastened while your
vehicle is stopped automatically by ACC with LSF.
•When the engine is turned off while ACC with LSF
is activated.
•When there is a problem with the electric parking brake
switch, after you turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0*1.
Models with ACC with LSF
Manual transmission models
Electric Parking
Brake Switch
Electric Parking
Brake Switch
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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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596
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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Continued597
uuJump Starting uJump Starting Procedure
Handling the Unexpected
4. Connect the other end of the second
jumper cable to the engine mounting bolt
as shown. Do not connect this jumper cable
to any other part.
5. If your vehicle is connected to another
vehicle, start the assisting vehicle’s engine
and increase its rpm slightly.
6. Attempt to start your ve hicle’s engine. If it
turns over slowly, check that the jumper
cables have good metal-to-metal contact.1 Jump Starting
Battery performance degrades in cold conditions and
may prevent the engi ne from starting.
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uuJump Starting uJump Starting Procedure
598
Handling the Unexpected
Once your vehicle's engine has started, remove the jumper cabl es in the following
order.
1. Disconnect the jumper cable from your vehicle's ground.
2. Disconnect the other end of the jumper cable from the booster battery -
terminal.
3. Disconnect the jumper cable from your vehicle's battery + terminal.
4. Disconnect the other end of the jumper cable from the booster battery +
terminal.
Have your vehicle inspected by a n earby service station or a dealer.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.
■What to Do After the Engine Starts1 What to Do After the Engine Starts
The VSA ® system, VSA ® OFF, low tire pressure/TPMS
*
and CMBSTM * indicators may come on when your
turn the ignition switch to ON
( w*1 after re-
connecting a battery.
Drive straight for a short distance at more than 12
mph (20 km/h). Each indicato r should go off. If none
of them do, have your ve hicle checked by a dealer.
* Not available on all models
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