2017 HONDA CIVIC SEDAN check engine

Contents
Child Safety P. 60Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 72Safety Labels P. 73
Opening and Closing the Trunk P. 153 Security System P. 156 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 159
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 163 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 177
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items P. 187 Heating System
* P. 199
Audio Error Messages P. 307General Information on the Audio System P. 310
When Driving P. 424 Braking P. 482Parking Your Vehicle P. 498
Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions P. 504 Turbo Engine Vehicle* P. 505
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 521 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 536
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 548 Battery P. 558 Remote Transmitter Care P. 560
Cleaning P. 563 Accessories and Modifications P. 568
Engine Does Not Start P. 592 Jump Starting P. 595 Shift Lever Does Not Move P. 598
Fuses P. 607 Emergency Towing P. 611 When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door P. 612
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. 75
ControlsP. 133
FeaturesP. 211
DrivingP. 417
MaintenanceP. 507
Handling the UnexpectedP. 571
InformationP. 615
IndexP. 629
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Quick Reference Guide
Safe Driving (P 33)
Airbags (P 46)
● Your vehicle is fitted with airbags to help to protect you and
your passengers during a moderate-to-severe collision.
Child Safety (P 60)
● All children 12 and younger should be seated in the rear seat.
● Smaller children should be properly restra ined in a forward-facing child seat.
● Infants must be properly restrained in a rear-facing child seat.
Exhaust Gas Hazard (P 72)
● Your vehicle emits dangerous exhaust gases that contain carbon
monoxide. Do not run the engine in confined spaces where carbon
monoxide gas can accumulate.
Before Driving Checklist (P 37)
● Before driving, check that the front seats, head restraints,
steering wheel, and mirrors have been properly adjusted.
Seat Belts (P 38)
● Fasten your seat belt and sit upright well
back in the seat.
● Check that your passengers are wearing
their seat belts correctly.
Fasten your lap belt as
low as possible.
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Quick Reference Guide
Maintenance (P 507)
Under the Hood (P 521)
● 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 536)
● Inspect all lights regularly.
Wiper Blades (P 545)
● Replace blades if they leave streaks
across the windshield.
Tires (P 548)
● Inspect tires and wheels
regularly.
● Check tire pressures regularly.
● Install snow tires for winter
driving.
* Not available on all models
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Quick Reference Guide
Handling the Unexpected (P 571)
Flat Tire (P 573, 580)
● Park in a safe location and replace the
flat tire with the compact spare tire
* in
the trunk, or repair the flat tire using the
tire repair kit
*.
Indicators Come On
(P 601)
● Identify the indicator and consult the
owner's manual.
Engine Won’t Start
(P 592)
● If the battery is dead, jump start using a
booster battery.
Blown Fuse (P 607)
● Check for a blown fuse if an electrical
device does not operate.
Overheating (P 599)
● 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 611)
●Call a professional towing service if you
need to tow your vehicle.
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Safe Driving
Airbag System Indicators
If a problem occurs in the airbag system , the SRS indicator will come on and a
message appears on the driver information interface*.
■When the ignition switch is turned to
ON
(w*1
The indicator comes on for a few seconds,
then goes off. This tells you the system is
working properly.
If the indicator comes on at any other time , or does not come on at all, have the
system checked by a dealer as soon as po ssible. If you don’t, your airbags and seat
belt tensioners may not work properly when they are needed.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.
■Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Indicator
1 Supplemental Restraint Sy stem (SRS) Indicator
3WARNING
Ignoring the SRS indicator can result in
serious injury or death if the airbag systems
or tensioners do not work properly.
Have your vehicle checked by a dealer as
soon as possible if th e SRS indicator alerts
you to a possible problem.
Models with information display
Models with driver information interface
* Not available on all models
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Instrument Panel
Indicators
*1:Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage*
Parking Brake
and Brake
System Indicator
(Red)
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the igniti on switch to ON
(w*1, then goes off if the parking
brake has been released.
●Comes on when the parking brake
is applied, and goes off when it is
released.
●Comes on when the brake fluid
level is low.
●Comes on if there is a problem
with the brake system.
●The beeper sounds and the
indicator comes on if you drive
with the parking brake not fully
released.
●Comes on for about 15 seconds
when you pull the electric parking
brake switch while the ignition
switch is in LOCK
(0*1.●Stays on for about 15 seconds
when you turn the ignition switch
to LOCK
(0*1 while the electric
parking brake is set.
●Comes on while driving - Make sure
the parking brake is released. Check the
brake fluid level.
2 What to do when the indicator
comes on P. 603
●Comes on along with the ABS
indicator - Have your vehicle checked by
a dealer.
2 If the Brake System Indicator (Red)
Comes On or Blinks P. 603
●Blinks and the parking brake and
brake system indicator (amber) comes
on at the same time - There is a
problem with the electric parking brake
system. The parking brake may not be
set.
Avoid using the parking brake and have
your vehicle checked by a dealer
immediately.
2 If the Brake System Indicator (Red)
Comes On or Blinks at the Same
Time When the Brake System
Indicator (Amber) Comes On P. 604
U.S.
Canada
(Red)
* Not available on all models
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uuIndicators u
Continued
Instrument Panel
*1:Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage*
Parking Brake
and Brake
System Indicator
(Amber)
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to ON
(w*1, then goes off.●Comes on if there is a problem
with a system related to braking
other than the conventional brake
system.
●Comes on if there is a problem
with the electric parking brake
system or the automatic brake
hold system.
●Stays on constantly - Have your vehicle
checked by a dealer.
●Comes on while driving - Avoid using
the parking brake and have your vehicle
checked by a dealer immediately.
U.S.
Canada
(Amber)
U.S.
Canada
* Not available on all models
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uuIndicators u
Continued
Instrument Panel
*1:Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage*
Malfunction
Indicator Lamp
●Comes on when you turn the
ignition switch to ON
(w*1, and
goes off when the engine starts, or
after several seconds if the engine
did not start. If “readiness codes”
have not been set, it blinks five
times before it goes off.
●Comes on if there is a problem
with the emissions control system.
●Blinks when a misfire in the
engine’s cylinders is detected.
●Readiness codes are part of the on board
diagnostics for the emissions control
systems.
2 Testing of Readiness Codes P. 623●Comes on while driving - Have your
vehicle checked by a dealer.
●Blinks while driving - Stop in a safe
place where there are no flammable
objects. Stop the engine for 10 minutes
or more, and wait for it to cool down.
Then, take your vehicle to a dealer.
2 If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Comes On or Blinks P. 602
Charging System
Indicator
●Comes on when you turn the
ignition switch to ON
(w*1, and
goes off when the engine starts.
●Comes on when the battery is not
charging.
●Comes on while driving - Turn off the
heating system*/climate control system*
and rear defogger in order to reduce
electricity consumption.
2 If the Charging System Indicator
Comes On P. 601
Shift Lever
Position
Indicator
*
●Indicates the current shift lever
position.
2Shifting P. 434—
* Not available on all models
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