2017 HONDA CIVIC SEDAN checking oil

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Maintenance
This chapter discusses basic maintenance.
Before Performing MaintenanceInspection and Maintenance ............ 508
Safety When Performing Maintenance .... 509Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service ........................................... 510
Maintenance Minder
TM..................... 511
Maintenance Under the Hood
Maintenance Items Un der the Hood .... 521Opening the Hood ........................... 523
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 524
Oil Check ......................................... 525
Adding Engine Oil ............................ 527
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter..... 528
Engine Coolant ................................ 531
Transmission Fluid ............................ 533
Brake/Clutch
* Fluid .......................... 534
Refilling Window Wa sher Fluid......... 535
Replacing Light Bulbs ....................... 536
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades.... 545Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires ................................. 548
Tire and Loading Information Label ..... 549Tire Labeling .................................... 549DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles) ...... 551Wear Indicators................................ 553
Tire Service Life ................................ 553 Tire and Wheel Replacement ........... 554
Tire Rotation .................................... 555
Winter Tires ..................................... 556
Battery ............................................... 558
Remote Transmitter Care
Replacing the Button Battery ........... 560
Heating System
*/Climate Control
System* Maintenance .................... 562
Cleaning
Interior Care .................................... 563
Exterior Care.................................... 565
Accessories and Modifications Accessories ...................................... 568
Modifications................................... 569
* Not available on all models
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Maintenance
Before Performing Maintenance
Inspection and Maintenance
For your safety, perform all listed inspections and maintenance to keep your vehicle
in good condition. If you become aware of any abnormality (noise, smell, insufficient
brake fluid, oil residue on the ground, etc.), have your vehicle inspected by a dealer.
(Note, however, that service at a dealer is not mandatory to keep your warranties in
effect.)
■Daily inspections
Perform inspections before long distance tri ps, when washing the vehicle, or when
refueling.
■Periodic inspections
• Check the brake/clutch* fluid level monthly.
2 Brake/Clutch* Fluid P. 534
•Check the tire pressure monthly. Examin e the tread for wear and foreign objects.
2Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 548
•Check the operation of the exterior lights monthly.
2 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 536
•Check the condition of the wiper bl ades at least every six months.
2Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 545
■Types of Inspection and Maintenance
1Inspection and Maintenance
Maintenance, replacement, or repair of
emissions control devices and systems may be
done by any automotive repair establishment or
individuals using parts that are “certified” to
EPA standards.
According to state and fede ral regulations, failure to
perform maintenance on the maintenance main
items marked with # will not void your emissions
warranties. However, all ma intenance services should
be performed in accordan ce with the intervals
indicated by the information display
*/driver
information interface*.
2 Maintenance Service Items P. 513, 518
If you want to perform complex maintenance tasks
that require more skills a nd tools, you can purchase a
subscription to the Service Express website at
www.techinfo.honda.com .
2 Authorized Manuals P. 627
If you want to perform ma intenance yourself, make
sure that you have the necessary tools and skills first.
After performing ma intenance, update the records in
the separate maintenance booklet.
U.S. models
* Not available on all models
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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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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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