2017 HONDA CIVIC maintenance

Contents
This owner’s manual should be considered a permanent part of the
vehicle and should remain with the vehicle when it is sold.
This owner’s manual covers all models of your vehicle. You may find
descriptions of equipment and features that are not on your
particular model.
Images throughout this owner’s manual (including the front cover)
represent features and equipment that are available on some, but
not all, models. Your particular mo del may not have some of these
features.
This owner’s manual is for vehicles sold in the United States and
Canada.
The information and specifications in cluded in this publication were
in effect at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change specifications
or design at any time without notice and without incurring any
obligation.2 Safe Driving P. 33
For Safe Driving P. 34 Seat Belts P. 38 Airbags P. 46
2Instrument Panel P. 75
Indicators P. 76 Gauges and Displays P. 108
2Controls P. 127
Clock P. 128 Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 130
Opening and Closing the Moonroof* P. 156
Adjusting the Seats P. 173
Climate Control System
* P. 196
2 Features P. 203
Audio System P. 204 Audio System Basic Operation P. 211, 229
Customized Features P. 308 Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ®* P. 339, 362
2Driving P. 395
Before Driving P. 396 Towing a Trailer P. 401
Multi-View Rear Camera P. 474 Refueling P. 476
2Maintenance P. 481
Before Performing Maintenance P. 482 Maintenance MinderTM P. 485
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 519
Heating System
*/Climate Control System* Maintenance P. 535
2 Handling the Unexpected P. 543
Tools P. 544 If a Tire Goes Flat P. 545
Overheating P. 559 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 561
When You Cannot Open the Trunk P. 573 Refueling P. 574
2Information P. 575
Specifications P. 576 Identification Numbers P. 580
Emissions Testing P. 583 Warranty Coverages P. 585
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Contents
Child Safety P. 60Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 72Safety Labels P. 73
Opening and Closing the Trunk P. 147 Security System P. 150 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 153
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 157 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 171
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items P. 181 Heating System
* P. 193
Audio Error Messages P. 299General Information on the Audio System P. 302
When Driving P. 402 Braking P. 457Parking Your Vehicle P. 473
Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions P. 479 Turbo Engine Vehicle* P. 480
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 495 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 510
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 522 Battery P. 531 Remote Transmitter Care P. 533
Cleaning P. 536 Accessories and Modifications P. 541
Engine Does Not Start P. 552 Jump Starting P. 555 Shift Lever Does Not Move P. 558
Fuses P. 567 Emergency Towing P. 571 When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door P. 572
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 581 Reporting Safety Defects P. 582
Authorized Manuals P. 587 Customer Service Information P. 588
Quick Reference GuideP. 4
Safe DrivingP. 33
Instrument PanelP. 75
ControlsP. 127
FeaturesP. 203
DrivingP. 395
MaintenanceP. 481
Handling the UnexpectedP. 543
InformationP. 575
IndexP. 589
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Visual Index
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Quick Reference Guide❙Maintenance Under the Hood (P495)
❙Windshield Wipers (P166, 519)
❙Tires (P522, 545)
❙Fog Lights* (P165, 512)
❙Power Door Mirrors (P172)
❙How to Refuel (P477)
❙High-Mount Brake Light (P518)
❙Emergency Trunk Release Lever (P149)
❙Opening/Closing the Trunk (P147)
❙Multi-View Rear Camera (P474)
❙Door Lock/Unlock Control (P133)
❙Side Turn Signal Lights* (P162, 516)
❙Headlights (P162, 510)
❙Front Turn Signal Lights (P162, 514)
❙Parking/Daytime Running Lights (P162, 516)
❙Front Side Marker Lights (P515)
❙Taillights (P518)
❙Back-Up Lights (P517)
❙Brake Lights (P517)
❙Rear Turn Signal Lights (P517)
❙Tail/Rear Side Marker Lights (P517)
❙Trunk Release Button* (P148)
❙License Plate Light (P518)
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Quick Reference Guide
Instrument Panel (P 75)
System Indicators
Malfunction Indicator
Lamp
Low Oil Pressure
Indicator
Charging System
Indicator
Anti-lock Brake System
(ABS ) Indicator
Vehicle Stability Assist
(VSA ®) System
Indicator
VSA ® OFF Indicator
Low Tire Pressure/
TPMS Indicator
*
Electric Power
Steering (EPS) System
Indicator
Lights Indicators
Lights On Indicator
High Beam Indicator Seat Belt Reminder
Indicator
System Indicators
CRUISE CONTROL

Indicator*
Parking Brake and
Brake System
Indicator (Red) Supplemental
Restraint System
Indicator
Door and Trunk Open
Indicator CRUISE MAIN
Indicator
*
Tachometer
Speedometer Fuel Gauge
Immobilizer System Indicator/
Security System Alarm Indicator
Shift Lever Position Indicator
*
Low Fuel Indicator
Gauges (P 108)/Information Display* (P 110)/
Driver Information Interface
* (P 113)/System Indicators (P 76)
ECON Mode Indicator Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators
Maintenance Minder
Indicator
Washer Level
Indicator
*
Models with information display
Parking Brake and
Brake System
Indicator (Amber)
System Indicators
U.S.
Canada
U.S.
Canada Automatic Brake Hold
System Indicator
Automatic Brake Hold
IndicatorU.S.
Canada Temperature GaugeBrake Depressing
Indicator
Continuously variable
transmission models
Brake Depressing
Indicator
Manual transmission
models
*
Not available on all models
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Quick Reference Guide
Maintenance (P 481)
Under the Hood (P 495)
● Check engine oil, engine coolant, and windshield washer fluid. Add
when necessary.
● Check brake fluid.
● Check the battery condition monthly.
aPull the hood release handle under the corner of the dashboard.
bLocate the hood latch lever, pull it up, and then raise the hood.
Once you have raised the hood slightly, you can release the lever.
cWhen finished, close the hood and make sure it is firmly locked in
place.
Lights (P 510)
● Inspect all lights regularly.
Wiper Blades (P 519)
● Replace blades if they leave streaks
across the windshield.
Tires (P 522)
● Inspect tires and wheels
regularly.
● Check tire pressures regularly.
● Install snow tires for winter
driving.
* Not available on all models
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uuFor Safe Driving uImportant Safety Precautions
Safe Driving
■Pay appropriate attention to the task of driving safely
Engaging in cell phone conversation or other activities that keep you from paying
close attention to the road, other vehicles, and pedestrians could lead to a crash.
Remember, situations can change quickly, and only you can decide when it is safe to
divert some attention away from driving.
■Control your speed
Excessive speed is a major factor in crash injuries and deaths. Generally, the higher
the speed, the greater the risk, but serious injuries can also occur at lower speeds.
Never drive faster than is safe for current conditions, regardless of the maximum
speed posted.
■Keep your vehicle in safe condition
Having a tire blowout or a mechanical failure can be extremely hazardous.
To reduce the possibility of such problems, check your tire pressures and condition
frequently, and perform all regul arly scheduled maintenance.
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uuAirbags uAirbag Care
Safe Driving
Airbag Care
You do not need to, and should not, perform any maintenance on or replace any
airbag system components yourself. However, you should have your vehicle
inspected by a dealer in the following situations:
■When the airbags have deployed
If an airbag has inflated, the control unit and other related parts must be replaced.
Similarly, once an automatic seat belt te nsioner has been activated, it must be
replaced.
■When the vehicle has been in a moderate-to-severe collision
Even if the airbags did not infl ate, have your dealer inspect the following: the driver’s
seat position sensor, weight sensors in the passenger’s seat, front seat belt
tensioners, and each seat belt that was worn during the crash.
■Do not remove or modi fy a front seat without consulting a dealer
This would likely disable or affect the proper operation of the driver’s seat position
sensor or the weight sensors in the passenge r’s seat. If it is necessary to remove or
modify a front seat to accommodate a pe rson with disabilities, contact a Honda
dealer, or for U.S. vehicles, American Ho nda Automobile Customer Service at 1-800-
999-1009 and for Canadian vehicles, Honda Canada Customer Relations at 1-888-
9-HONDA-9.
1 Airbag Care
We recommend against the use of salvaged airbag
system components, including the airbag, tensioners,
sensors, and control unit.
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uuIndicators u
Instrument Panel
*1:Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage*
ECON Mode
Indicator●Comes on when you press the
ECON button.2ECON Button P. 416
CRUISE MAIN
Indicator*
●Comes on when you press the
CRUISE button.
2Cruise Control * P. 417—
CRUISE
CONTROL
Indicator
*
●Comes on if you have set a speed
for cruise control.
2 Cruise Control * P. 417—
Washer Level
Indicator*
●Comes on when the washer fluid
gets low.●Refill the washer fluid.
2Refilling Window Washer Fluid
P. 509—
Maintenance
Minder
Indicator
*
●Comes on for a few seconds
when you turn the ignition switch
to ON
(w*1, then goes off.●Comes on when the scheduled
maintenance is due soon.
2 Maintenance MinderTM P. 485—
* Not available on all models
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