2017 HONDA CIVIC open hood

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
❙Door Mirror Controls (P172)
❙Passenger’s Front Airbag
(P49)
❙Glove Box (P183)
❙Rearview Mirror (P171)
❙Accessory Power Socket
(P187)
❙Hood Release Handle (P497)
❙Trunk Opener (P147)
❙Power Door Lock Master Switch (P142)
❙Power Window Switches (P153)
❙Interior Fuse Box (P568)
❙Driver’s Front Airbag (P49)
❙USB Port (P205)
❙Shift Lever
Continuously Variable
Transmission
(P411)
Manual Transmission (P413)
❙ECON Button (P416)
❙Electric Parking Brake Switch (P457)
❙Automatic Brake Hold Button (P460)
❙USB Port* (P205)
❙Wireless Charger* (P188)
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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
Handling the Unexpected (P 543)
Flat Tire (P 545)
● Park in a safe location and replace the
flat tire with the compact spare tire in the
trunk.
Indicators Come On
(P 561)
●Identify the indicator and consult the
owner's manual.
Engine Won’t Start
(P 552)
● If the battery is dead, jump start using a
booster battery.
Blown Fuse (P 567)
● Check for a blown fuse if an electrical
device does not operate.
Overheating (P 559)
● 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 571)
●Call a professional towing service if you
need to tow your vehicle.
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uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uLocking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
Controls
To temporarily deactivate the function:
1. Set the power mode to OFF.
2. Open the driv er’s door.
3. Using the master door lock switch, operate
the lock as follows:
Lock Unlock Lock Unlock.
u The beeper sounds an d the function is
deactivated.
To restore the function:
• Set the power mode to ON.
• Lock the vehicle without using the auto lock
function
• Walk away at least more than about 8 feet
(2.5 m) away from the vehicle while
carrying the smart entry remote.1Locking the vehicle (Walk away auto lock)
The auto lock function does not operate when any of
the following conditions are met.
•The smart entry remote is inside the vehicle.
•A door or the hood is not closed.•The power mode is set to any mode other than
OFF.
•The smart entry remote is not located within a
radius of about 8 feet (2 .5 m) from the vehicle
when you get out of the vehicle and close the
doors.
Auto lock function operation stop beeper
After the auto lock function has been activated, the
auto lock operation stop beeper sounds for
approximately two seconds in the following cases.
•The smart entry remote is put inside the vehicle
through a window.
•You are located too close to the vehicle.
•The smart entry remote is put inside the trunk.
If the warning beeper sounds, check that you are
carrying the smart entry remote. Then, open/close a
door and confirm the auto lock activation beeper
sounds once.
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Controls
Security System
Immobilizer System
The immobilizer system prevents a key that has not been pre-registered from
starting the engine. Each key contains el ectronic transmitters that use electronic
signals to verify the key.
Pay attention to the following when inserti ng the key into the ignition switch or
pressing the ENGINE START/STOP button:
• Do not allow objects that emit strong radio waves near the ignition switch or the
ENGINE START/STOP button.
• Make sure the key is not covered by or touching a metal object.
• Do not bring a key from anot her vehicle’s immobilizer system near the ignition
switch or the ENGINE START/STOP button.
• Do not put the key near magnetic items. Electronic devices, such as televisions
and audio systems emit strong magnetic fields. Note that even a key chain can
become magnetic.
Security System Alarm
The security system alarm activates wh en the trunk, hood or doors are forcibly
opened. The alarm does not go off if the trunk or doors are opened with the key,
remote transmitter or smart entry system
*.
However, the alarm activates if a door is opened with the key and then the shift lever
is moved out of
(P (continuously variable transmission models) or the hood is
opened before the ignition switch is turned to ON (w*1.
■When the security system alarm activates
The horn sounds intermittently and all the exterior lights flash.
■To deactivate the security system alarm
Unlock the vehicle using remote transmitter, or smart entry system*. The system,
along with the horn and flashing lights, is deactivated.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.
1 Immobilizer System
NOTICE
Leaving the key in the vehicl e can result in theft or
accidental movement of the vehicle.
Always take the key with you whenever you leave the
vehicle unattended.
Do not alter the system or add other devices to it.
Doing so may damage the system and make your
vehicle inoperable.
Canadian models only: Apply and hold the brake
pedal before turning the vehicle on the first time after
the battery has been disconnected.
1 Security System Alarm
The security alarm continues for a maximum of two
minutes until the security system deactivates.
* Not available on all models
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uuSecurity System uSecurity System Alarm
Controls
■Setting the security system alarm
The security system alarm automatically sets when the following conditions have
been met:
• The ignition switch is in LOCK
(0*1, and the key has been removed from the
ignition switch.
• The hood and trunk are closed.
• All doors are locked with the key, the remote transmitter, or smart entry system
*.
■When the security system alarm sets
The security system alarm indicator in the instrument panel blinks. When the
blinking interval changes after about 15 se conds, the security system alarm is set.
■To cancel the security system alarm
The security system is canc eled when the vehicle is unlocked using the remote
transmitter, smart entry system
*, or the ignition swit ch is turned to ON (w*1. The
security system indicator go es off at the same time.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.
1 Security System Alarm
Do not set the security system alarm when someone
is in the vehicle or a window is open. The system can
accidentally activate when:
•Unlocking the door with the lock tab.•Opening the trunk with th e trunk release button on
the driver’s door or th e emergency trunk opener.
•Opening the hood with the hood release.
•Moving the shift lever out of (P.
If the battery goes dead after you have set the
security system alarm, the security alarm may go off
once the battery is re charged or replaced.
If this occurs, deactivate the security system alarm by
unlocking a door using the remote transmitter or
smart entry system
*.
Do not alter the system or add other devices to it.
Doing so may damage the system and make your
vehicle inoperable.
Continuously variable transmission models
* Not available on all models
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Driving
Before Driving
Driving Preparation
Check the following items before you start driving.
• Make sure there are no obstructions on the windows, door mirrors, exterior
lights, or other parts of the vehicle.
u Remove any frost, snow, or ice.
u Remove any snow on the roof, as this can slip down and obstruct your field of
vision while driving. If frozen solid , remove ice once it has softened.
u When removing ice from around the wheels, be sure not to damage the wheel
or wheel components.
• Make sure the hood is securely closed.
u If the hood opens while driving, your front view will be blocked.
• Make sure the tires are in good condition.
u Check air pressure, check for damage and excessive wear.
2 Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 522
•Make sure there are no people or ob jects behind or around the vehicle.
u There are blind spots from the inside.
■Exterior Checks1Exterior Checks
NOTICE
When doors are frozen s hut, use warm water around
the door edges to melt any ice. Do not try to force
them open, as this can damage the rubber trim
around the doors. When done, wipe dry to avoid
further freezing.
Do not pour warm water into the key cylinder.
You will be unable to insert key if the water freezes in
the hole.
Heat from the engine and exhaust can ignite
flammable material s left under the hood, causing a
fire. If you've parked y our vehicle for an extended
period, inspect and remove any debris that may have
collected, such as dried grass and leaves that have
fallen or have been carried in for use as a nest by a
small animal. Also check under the hood for leftover
flammable materials after you or someone else has
performed maintenance on your vehicle.
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