2018 HONDA CIVIC COUPE towing

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 manu al (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. 109
2Controls P. 125
Clock P. 126 Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 128
Opening and Closing the Moonroof* P. 154
Adjusting the Seats P. 171
2 Features P. 199
Audio System P. 200 Audio System Basic Operation P. 207, 225
Customized Features P. 316 Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ® P. 349, 372
2 Driving P. 405
Before Driving P. 406 Towing a Trailer P. 411
Multi-View Rear Camera P. 491 Refueling P. 493
2Maintenance P. 499
Before Performing Maintenance P. 500 Maintenance MinderTM P. 503
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 536
Climate Control System Maintenance P. 553
2Handling the Unexpected P. 561
Tools P. 562 If a Tire Goes Flat P. 563
Overheating P. 589 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 591
When You Cannot Open the Trunk P. 603 Refueling P. 604
2Information P. 605
Specifications P. 606 Identification Numbers P. 610
Emissions Testing P. 613 Warranty Coverages P. 615
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Child Safety P. 60Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 73Safety Labels P. 74
Opening and Closing the Trunk P. 145 Security System P. 148 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 151
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 155 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 169
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience It ems P. 180 Climate Control System P. 191
Audio Error Messages P. 295General Information on the Audio System P. 298
When Driving P. 412 Braking P. 474Parking Your Vehicle P. 490
Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions P. 496 Turbo Engine Vehicle* P. 497
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 512 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 527
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 539 Battery P. 549 Remote Transmitter Care P. 551
Cleaning P. 554 Accessories and Modifications P. 559
Engine Does Not Start P. 582 Jump Starting P. 585 Shift Lever Does Not Move P. 588
Fuses P. 597 Emergency Towing P. 601 When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door P. 602
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 611 Reporting Safety Defects P. 612
Authorized Manuals P. 617 Customer Service Information P. 618
Quick Reference GuideP. 4
Safe DrivingP. 33
Instrument PanelP. 75
ControlsP. 125
FeaturesP. 199
DrivingP. 405
MaintenanceP. 499
Handling the UnexpectedP. 561
InformationP. 605
IndexP. 619
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Quick Reference Guide
Handling the Unexpected (P 561)
Flat Tire (P 563, 570)
● 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 591)
● Identify the indicator and consult the
owner's manual.
Engine Won’t Start
(P 582)
● If the battery is dead, jump start using a
booster battery.
Blown Fuse (P 597)
● Check for a blown fuse if an electrical
device does not operate.
Overheating (P 589)
● 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 601)
●Call a professional towing service if you
need to tow your vehicle.
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Driving
This chapter discusses driving and refueling.
Before DrivingDriving Preparation .......................... 406
Maximum Load Limit........................ 409
Towing a Trailer ................................ 411
When Driving
Starting the Engine .................. 412, 415
Precautions While Driving................. 420
Continuously Variable Transmission*... 421
Shifting ............................ 422, 424, 428
SPORT Mode*.................................. 431
ECON Button*................................. 432
Cruise Control*................................ 433
Front Sensor Camera*...................... 436 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low
Speed Follow (LSF)
*....................... 438Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) System*...... 452Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)*.... 456
Vehicle Stabilit y Assist (VSA®), aka Electronic
Stability Control (ESC), System........... 463
Agile Handling Assist ....................... 465
LaneWatchTM*.................................. 467Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ...... 469Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) - Required Federal Explanation ......... 472
Braking Brake System ................................... 474
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ........... 480 Brake Assist System ......................... 481
Collision Mitigation Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM)*..................................... 482
Parking Your Vehicle When Stopped ................................ 490
Multi-View Rear Camera .................. 491
Refueling Fuel Information .............................. 493
How to Refuel ................................. 494
Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions
Improving Fuel Economy and Reducing
CO
2 Emissions ................................ 496
Turbo Engine Vehicle*
Handling Precautions ....................... 497
* Not available on all models
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uuBefore Driving uMaximum Load Limit
Continued
Driving
Maximum Load Limit
The maximum load for your vehicl e is 850 lbs (385 kg). See the
Tire and Loading Information la bel attached to the driver’s
doorjamb.
This figure includes the total weig ht of all occupants, cargo, and
accessories, and the tongue load if you are towing a trailer.
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit -
(1) Locate the statement “The comb ined weight of occupants and
cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs.” on your
vehicle’s placard.
(2) Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers
that will be riding in your vehicle.
(3) Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers
from XXX kg or XXX lbs.
(4) The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and
luggage load capacity. For example, if the “XXX” amount
equals 1,400 lbs. and there will be five 150 lb. passengers in
your vehicle, the am ount of available cargo and luggage load
capacity is 650 lbs. (1,400 - 750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs.)1 Maximum Load Limit
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR):
The maximum allowable weight of the vehicle, all
occupants, all accesso ries and all cargo.
2 Specifications P. 606, 608
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR):
The maximum allowable weight of the vehicle axle. 2 Specifications P. 606, 608
3WARNING
Overloading or improper loading
can affect handling and stability
and cause a crash in which you
can be hurt or killed.
Follow all load limits and other
loading guidelines in this manual.
Label Example
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uuBefore Driving uMaximum Load Limit
Driving
(5) Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being
loaded on the vehicle. That we ight may not safely exceed the
available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in step 4.
(6) If your vehicle will be towing a tra iler, load from your trailer will
be transferred to your vehicl e. Consult this manual to
determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage
load capacity of your vehicle.
In addition, the total weight of the vehicle, all occupants,
accessories, cargo, and trailer tongue load must not exceed the
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVW R) or the Gross Axle Weight
Rating (GAWR). Both are on a label on the driver’s doorjamb.
Load Limits Example
Example1
Max Load 850 lbs
(385 kg) Passenger Weight
150 lbs x 2 = 300 lbs (68 kg x 2 = 136 kg) Cargo Weight
550 lbs
(249 kg)
Example2
Max Load 850 lbs
(385 kg) Passenger Weight
150 lbs x 5 = 750 lbs (68 kg x 5 = 340 kg) Cargo Weight
100 lbs
(45 kg)
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Driving
Towing a Trailer
Your vehicle is not designed to tow a trailer. Attempting to do so can void your
warranties.
Towing Your Vehicle
Your vehicle is not designed to be towed behind a motor home. If your vehicle needs
to be towed in an emergency, refer to the emergency towing information.
2Emergency Towing P. 601
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uuWhen Driving uTire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Continued
Driving
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Instead of directly measuring the pressure in each tire, the TPMS on this vehicle
monitors and compares the rolling radius and rotational characteristics of each
wheel and tire while you are driving to determine if one or more tires are
significantly under-inflated. This will caus e the low tire pressure/TPMS indicator to
come on and a message to appear on the driver information interface
*.
You must start TPMS calibration every time you:
• Adjust the pressure in one or more tires.
• Rotate the tires.
• Replace one or more tires.
Before calibrating the TPMS:
• Set the cold tire pressure in all four tires.
2 Checking Tires P. 539
Make sure:
•The vehicle is at a complete stop.
• The shift lever is in
(N.
• The shift lever is in
(P.
• The ignition switch is in ON
(w*1.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.
■TPMS Calibration
U.S. models
1 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
The system does not monitor the tires when driving
at low speed.
Conditions such as low ambient temperature and
altitude change directly a ffect tire pressure and can
trigger the low tire pressure/TPMS indicator to come on.
Tire pressure checked and inflated in:
•Warm weather can beco me under-inflated in
colder weather.
•Cold weather can become over-inflated in warmer
weather.
The low tire pressure indica tor will not come on as a
result of over inflation.
The TPMS may not function pr operly if tire type and
size are mixed. Make sure to use the same size and
type of tire. 2 Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 539
The low tire pressure/TPMS indicator may come on
with a delay or may not come on at all when:
•You rapidly accelerate, decelerate, or turn the
steering wheel.
•You drive on snowy or slippery roads.•Snow chains are used.
The low tire pressure/TPMS indicator may come on
under the following conditions:
•A compact spare tire* is used.•There is a heavier and une ven load on the tires,
such as when towing a trailer, than the condition at
calibration.
•Snow chains are used.
Manual transmission models
Continuously variable transmission models
All models
* Not available on all models
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