2017 HONDA CIVIC SEDAN check oil

uuMaintenance Under the Hood uChanging the Engine Oil and Oil Filter
530
Maintenance
5. Remove the oil filter and dispose of the
remaining oil.
6. Check that the filter ga sket is not stuck to
the engine contact surface.
u If it is stuck, you must detach it.
7. Wipe away dirt and dust adhering to the
contact surface of the engine block, and
install a new oil filter.
u Apply a light coat of new engine oil to
the oil filter gasket.
8. Put a new washer on the drain bolt, then
reinstall the drain bolt.
u Tightening torque:
30 lbf∙ft (40 N∙m, 4.0 kgf∙m)
9. Pour the recommended engine oil into the
engine.
u Engine oil change capacity (including
filter):
3.7 US qt (3.5 L)
4.4 US qt (4.2 L)
10. Reinstall the engine oil fill cap securely and
start the engine.
11. Run the engine for a few minutes, and
then check that there is no leak from the
drain bolt or oil filter.
12. Stop the engine, wait for three minutes,
and then check the oil level on the
dipstick.
u If necessary, add more engine oil.1Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter
You will need a special wrench to replace the oil
filter. You can buy this wrench from a dealer.
When installing the new oil filter, follow the
instructions supplied with the oil filter.
Reinstall the engine oil fill cap. Start the engine. The
low oil pressure indicator should go off within five
seconds. If it does not, turn off the engine, and check
your work.
Oil Filter
1.5 L engine models
2.0 L engine models
Oil Filter1.5 L engine models
2.0 L engine models
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uuMaintenance Under the Hood uTransmission Fluid
Maintenance
Transmission Fluid
Have a dealer check the fluid level and replace if necessary.
Do not attempt to check or change the continuously variable transmission fluid
yourself.
Have a dealer check the fluid level and replace if necessary.
Do not attempt to check or change th e manual transmission fluid yourself.
■Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) Fluid
Specified fluid: Honda HCF-2 Transmission Fluid
■Manual Transmission Fluid
Specified fluid: Honda Manual Transmission Fluid (MTF)
Models with continuously variable transmission
1Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) Fluid
NOTICE
Do not mix HCF-2 with other transmission fluids.
Using a transmission fluid other than HCF-2 may
adversely affect the operati on and durability of your
vehicle's transmission, and damage the transmission.
Any damage caused by usi ng a transmission fluid that
is not equivalent to HCF-2 is not covered by Honda's
new vehicle limited warranty.
Models with manual transmission
1 Manual Transmission Fluid
If Honda MTF is not availa ble, you may use the API
certificated SAE 0W-20 or 5W-20 viscosity motor oil
as a temporary measure.
Replace with MTF as soon as possible. Motor oil does
not contain the proper addi tives for the transmission
and continued use can cause decreased shifting
performance and lead to transmission damage.
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Handling the Unexpected
This chapter explains how to handle unexpected troubles.
ToolsTypes of Tools .................................. 572
If a Tire Goes Flat Changing a Flat Tire
*....................... 573
Temporarily Repair ing a Flat Tire*..... 580
Engine Does Not Start Checking the Engine ........................ 592
If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak .......................................... 593
Emergency Engine Stop ................... 594
Jump Starting .................................... 595
Shift Lever Does Not Move .............. 598
Overheating How to Handle Overheating ............. 599 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes
On ............................................. 601
If the Charging System Indicator Comes
On ................................................. 601
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes
On or Blinks ................................... 602
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or Blinks ................................... 603
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or Blinks at the Same Time When the
Brake System Indicator (Amber) Comes
On ................................................. 604 If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System
Indicator Comes On ....................... 605
If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or Blinks ....................... 606
Fuses Fuse Locations ................................. 607
Inspecting and Changing Fuses ........ 610
Emergency Towing ........................... 611
When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door ................................................. 612
When You Cannot Open the Trunk.....613
Refueling ........................................... 614
* Not available on all models
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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 hazard warning lights on.
■What to do after parking the vehicle
1. Stop the engine and let it sit for about three minutes.
2. Open the hood and check the oil level.
u Add oil as necessary.
2 Oil Check P. 525
3.Start the engine and check th e 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 th e indicator comes on
Turn off the heating system*/climate control system*, rear defogger, and
other electrical systems, and immedi ately contact a dealer for repairs.
1If 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.
* Not available on all models
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607Continued
Handling the Unexpected
Fuses
Fuse Locations
If any electrical devices are not working,
turn the ignition switch to LOCK
(0*1 and
check to see if any appl icable fuse is blown.
Located near the battery. Push the tabs to
open the box.
Fuse locations are shown on the fuse box
cover. Locate the fuse in question by the
fuse number and box cover number.
■Engine Compartment Fuse Box
■Circuit protected and fuse rating
Circuit ProtectedAmps
1
Passenger’s Power Seat*/
Rear Seat Heaters*, *2
Adaptive Damper System/ Rear Seat Heaters*, *3
(60 A)
60 A
Cooling Fan*4(30 A)
Cooling Fan*5(50 A)
−−
IG Main*6
−*730 A −
Headlight High Beam Main30 A
Battery125 A
2
EPS70 A
IG Main 30 A*6
50 A*7
Fuse Box Option*(40 A)
Fuse Box 60 A
Front Wiper Motor30 A
Headlight Low Beam Main 30 A
3
Rear Defroster40 A
Starter Motor*6
−*730 A −
Fuse Box40 A
ABS/VSA Motor40 A
ABS/VSA FSR40 A
Blower Motor40 A
*1:Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button
instead of an ignition switch.
*2:Models without SPORT mode
*3:Models with SPORT mode
*4:2.0L engine models
*5:1.5L engine models
*6:Models with smart entry system
*7:Models without smart entry system
*8:
Continuously variable transmission models
4 −−
−−
−−
−−
5Cooling Fan5A
6Washer 15A
7FI Main15 A
8FI Sub 15A
9Stop Lights10 A
10 Injector*5(15 A)
11LAF5A
12 FI ECU 10 A
13Parking Lights10 A
14 Hazard 15 A
15IG Coil15 A
16 Transmission*8(15 A)
17Daytime Running Lights10 A
18 Back Up 10 A
Circuit ProtectedAmps
* Not available on all models
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Index
Customized Features....................... 124, 328
D
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 171
Dead Battery ............................................ 595
Defaulting All the Settings ...................... 360
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ......................................... 200, 206
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ............... 621
Dimming Headlights .............................................. 168
Rearview Mirror ...................................... 177
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................ 525
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) ............. 168
Display Button .......................................... 238
Display Setup .................................... 225, 260
Display/Information Button .................... 114
Door Mirrors ............................................. 178
Doors ........................................................ 136
Auto Door Locking.................................. 149
Auto Door Unlocking .............................. 149
Door and Trunk Open Indicator........... 37, 83
Door Open Message ........................... 37, 96
Keys........................................................ 136
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside .................................................... 146
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside ................................................. 139
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 551Driver Information Interface
................... 113
Warning and Information Messages .......... 96
Driving ....................................................... 417
Braking .................................................... 482
Continuously Variable Transmission ......... 433
Cruise Control ......................................... 441
Shifting Gear ........................................... 436
Shifting Position ...................................... 434
Starting the Engine .......................... 424, 427
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 562
E
Eco Assist® System ........................................ 9
ECON Button ............................................. 440
Elapsed Time ............................................. 117
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System ........ 83
Indicator ............................................ 83, 605
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 471
Emergency ................................................ 611
Emergency Engine Stop ........................... 594
Emergency Trunk Opener ................ 155, 613
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ....... 623
Engine
Coolant ................................................... 531
Jump Starting .......................................... 595
Oil ........................................................... 524
Starting ........................................... 424, 427
Switch Buzzer .......................................... 163
Engine Coolant ......................................... 531
Adding the Coolant ................................. 532 Overheating ............................................ 599
Temperature Gauge ................................ 109
Engine Oil ................................................. 524
Adding .................................................... 527
Checking................................................. 525
Displaying Maintenance Minder Information ................................... 511, 516
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 78, 601
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 524
ENGINE START/STOP Button .................... 164
EPS (Electric Power Steering) System ...... 605
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) .. 72
Exterior Care (Cleaning) ........................... 565
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 178
F
Features.................................................... 211
Filters Dust and Pollen ....................................... 562
Oil ........................................................... 528
Flat Tire ..................................................... 573
Floor Mats ................................................. 564
Fluids
Brake/Clutch ........................................... 534
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) ..................................................... 533
Engine Coolant ....................................... 531
Manual Transmission ............................... 533
Windshield Washer ................................. 535
FM/AM Radio .................................... 226, 266
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Index
Locking/Unlocking.................................... 136
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .................. 149
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 148
From Inside .............................................. 146
From Outside ........................................... 139
Keys ........................................................ 136
Using a Key ............................................. 145
Low Battery Charge .................................. 601
Low Fuel Indicator ...................................... 81
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 78, 601
Low Smart Entry Remote Signal
Strength ................................................... 138
Lower Anchors ............................................ 65
Lubricant Specifications Chart ......... 616, 618
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) .............. 421
M
Maintenance............................................. 507
Adding the Coolant ................................. 532
Battery..................................................... 558
Brake/Clutch Fluid.................................... 534
Cleaning .................................................. 563
Climate Control System ........................... 562
Coolant ................................................... 531
Heating System........................................ 562
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 511
Oil ........................................................... 525
Precautions .............................................. 508
Remote Transmitter ................................. 560
Replacing Light Bulbs ............................... 536 Safety...................................................... 509
Service Items ................................... 513, 518
Tires ........................................................ 548
Transmission Fluid ................................... 533
Under the Hood ...................................... 521
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 79, 602
Manual Transmission ............................... 436
Map Lights ................................................ 188
Maximum Load Limit ............................... 421
Meters, Gauges ......................................... 108
Mirrors ...................................................... 177
Adjusting ................................................ 177
Door ....................................................... 178
Exterior ................................................... 178
Interior Rearview ..................................... 177
Modifications (and Accessories) .............. 568
Moonroof ................................................. 162
MP3 ................................................... 231, 287
Multi-View Rear Camera .......................... 499
N
Numbers (Identification).......................... 620
O
Odometer......................................... 110, 116
Oil (Engine) ............................................... 524
Adding .................................................... 527
Checking................................................. 525 Displaying Mainte
nance Minder
Information ................................... 511, 516
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 78, 601
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 524
Viscosity.................................................. 524
Open Source Licenses .............................. 326
Opening Trunk ...................................................... 613
Opening/Closing Hood ...................................................... 523
Moonroof ............................................... 162
Power Windows...................................... 159
Trunk ...................................................... 153
Outside Temperature Display ......... 112, 118
Overheating ............................................. 599
P
Pandora®.................................................. 285
Panic Mode ............................................... 158
Parking ..................................................... 498
Parking Brake ........................................... 482
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator (Amber) ............................................. 77, 604
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator (Red) .......................................... 76, 603, 604
Passenger Front Airbag Off Indicator ....... 58
Passing Indicators ..................................... 168
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio ............... 234, 290
Power Windows ....................................... 159
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Index
Stopping.................................................... 498
Stopwatch ................................................. 122
Summer Tires ............................................ 557
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ........ 49
Switches (Around the Steering
Wheel) ............................................. 4, 5, 163
System Message Indicator .......................... 85
T
Tachometer............................................... 108
Temperature Gauge ..................................................... 109
Outside Temperature Display ........... 112, 118
Temperature Sensor ......................... 112, 118
Temporary Repair Kit (TRK) ..................... 580
Time (Setting) ........................................... 134
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) ...................................................... 477
Indicator ............................................ 84, 606
Tires ........................................................... 548
Air Pressure ............................. 549, 617, 619
Checking and Maintaining ....................... 548
Inspection ................................................ 548
Labeling................................................... 549
Puncture (Flat Tire) ................................... 573
Regulations.............................................. 551
Rotation .................................................. 555
Spare Tire ................................ 573, 617, 619
Summer................................................... 557
Temporary Repair Kit (TRK) ...................... 580 Tire Chains .............................................. 556
Wear Indicators ....................................... 553
Winter..................................................... 556
Tools .......................................................... 572
Towing Your Vehicle ................................ 423
Emergency .............................................. 611
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) .................................................... 477
Indicator............................................ 84, 606
Transmission ..................................... 434, 436
Continuously Variable Transmission ......... 434
Fluid ........................................................ 533
Manual ................................................... 436
Shift Lever Position Indicator.............. 79, 435
TRIP Knob ......................................... 110, 116
Trip Meter ......................................... 110, 116
TRK (Temporary Repair Kit) ..................... 580
Troubleshooting ....................................... 571
Blown Fuse...................................... 607, 608
Brake Pedal Vibrates .................................. 29
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door.......... 30
Emergency Towing .................................. 611
Engine Won’t Start .................................. 592
Noise When Braking ............................ 30, 31
Overheating ............................................ 599
Puncture/Flat Tire .................................... 573
Rear Door Won’t Open...................... 30, 148
Shift Lever Won’t Move ........................... 598
Warning Indicators .................................... 76
Trunk ......................................................... 153
Lid........................................................... 153 Light Bulb ....................................... 616, 618
Release Lever .......................................... 613
Unable to Open ...................................... 613
Turbo Engine Vehicle .............................. 505
Turbo Meter ............................................. 118
Turn Signals .............................................. 168
Indicators (Instru ment Panel) ..................... 85
U
Unlocking the Doors ................................ 139
Unlocking the Fron t Doors from the
Inside ....................................................... 146
USB Adapter Cable .................................. 212
USB Flash Drives ....................... 231, 287, 311
USB Port(s) ................................................ 213
Using the Smart Entr y with Push Button
Start System ............................................ 139
V
Vanity Mirrors .............................................. 7
Vehicle Identification Number ................ 620
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®) ................. 471
Off Button .............................................. 472
Off Indicator ............................................. 82
System Indicator ....................................... 82
Viscosity (Oil) ............................ 524, 617, 619
Voice Control Operation ......................... 262
Audio Commands ................................... 264
Climate Control Commands.................... 265
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