2018 HONDA CIVIC HATCHBACK Owner's Manual (in English)

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Maintenance
To Use Maintenance MinderTM
Certain maintenance items due soon, along with the estimated remaining oil life,
appear on the driver information interface.
You can view them on the Maintenance Minder screen at any time.
1. Turn the ignition switch to ON
(w*1.
2. Press the (Display/Information) button several times until is displayed.
3. Press ENTER button to go to the Maintenance Minder screen. The engine oil
life appears on the driver information interface along with maintenance items due
soon.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.
■Displaying the Maintenance Minder Information
Models with driver information interface
1 Displaying the Maintena nce Minder Information
Based on the engine opera ting conditions and oil
age, the remaining engine oi l life is calculated and
displayed as a percentage.
There is a list of maintena nce main and sub items you
can view on the driver information interface.
2 Maintenance Service Items P. 569
Displayed Engine Oil
Life (%)Calculated Engine Oil Life (%)
100 100 to 91
9090 to 81
80 80 to 71
7070 to 61
60 60 to 51
5050 to 41
40 40 to 31
3030 to 21
20 20 to 16
1515 to 11
10 10 to 6
55 to 1
0 0
Sub Item
Engine Oil Life
Main Item
ENTER Button
(Display/Information) Button
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Maintenance
The system message indicator ( ) comes on along with the Maintenance Minder message.
■Maintenance Minder Messages on the Driver Information
Interface
Maintenance MessageOil Life DisplayExplanationInformation
Normal
—
When you select the Maintenance
Minder screen, it displays codes for
maintenance items due at the next
engine oil change, along with the
percentage of engine oil life remaining.
Maintenance Due SoonThe engine oil life indicator starts to
appear along with other due-soon
maintenance item codes when the
remaining oil life drops to 15 percent.The engine oil is approaching the
end of its service life.
Maintenance Due NowThe remaining engine oil life is 5 to 1
percent. Press the button to
switch to another display.The engine oil has almost reached
the end of its service life, and the
maintenance items should be
inspected and serviced as soon as
possible.
Maintenance Past DueThe engine oil has passed its service life,
and a negative distance appears after
driving over 10 miles (U.S. models) or
10 km (Canadian models). The negative
distance on the display blinks.The engine oil life has passed.
The maintenance items must be
inspected and serviced immediately.
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Maintenance
■Maintenance Service Items1Maintenance Service Items
•Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2, or 3 if
they are noisy.
Maintenance Minder Message
System Message
Indicator
Sub Items
Main Item
U.S. models
*1: If a Maintenance Minder message does not appear more than 12 months after the display is reset,
change the engine oil every year.
# : See information on maintenance and emissions warranty.
*2: If you drive in dusty conditions, replace the air cleaner element every 15,000 miles.
CODEMaintenance Main Items
A
●Replace engine oil*1
B●Replace engine oil*1 and oil filter●Inspect front and rear brakes●Check expiration date for Temporary Tire Repair kit
bottle (If equipped)
●Inspect these items: • Tie rod ends, steering gearbox, and boots
• Suspension components
• Driveshaft boots
• Brake hoses and lines (including ABS/VSA)
• All fluid levels and condition of fluids
• Exhaust system
#
•Fuel lines and connections#
*3: If you drive primarily in urban areas that have high concentrations of soot in the air from industry and
from diesel-powered vehicles, replace the dust and pollen filter every 15,000 miles.
*4: Driving in mountainous areas at very low vehicle speeds results in higher transmission temperatures. This requires transmission fluid changes
more frequently than recommended by the Maintenance Minder. If you regularly drive your vehicle
under these conditions, have the transmission fluid changed every 25,000 miles.
*5: If a Maintenance Minder message does not appear more than 36 months after the display for item 7 is reset, change the brake fluid every 3 years.
CODEMaintenance Sub Items
1
●Rotate tires
2●Replace air cleaner element*2
●Replace dust and pollen filter*3
●Inspect drive belt
3
●Replace transmission fluid*4
4●Replace spark plugs●Inspect valve clearance
5
●Replace engine coolant
7●Replace brake fluid*5
Continuously variable transmission models
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Maintenance
1Maintenance Service Items
•Adjust the valves during services A, 0, 9, 1, 2, or 3
if they are noisy.
Canadian models
*1: If a Maintenance Minder message does not appear more than 12 months after the display is reset,
change the engine oil every year.
*2: If you drive in dusty conditions, replace the air cleaner element every 24,000 km.
*3: If you drive primarily in urban areas that have high concentrations of soot in the air from industry and from diesel-powered vehicles, replace the dust and pollen filter every 24,000 km.
*4: Driving in mountainous areas at very low vehicle speeds results in higher transmission temperatures. This requires transmission fluid changes
more frequently than recommended by the Maintenance Minder. If you regularly drive your vehicle
under these conditions, have the transmission fluid changed every 40,000 km.
*5: If a Maintenance Minder message does not appear more than 36 months after the display for item 7 is reset, change the brake fluid every 3 years.
# : See information on maintenance and emissions warranty.
CODEMaintenance Main Items
A
●Replace engine oil*1
0●Replace engine oil*1 and oil filter
Continuously variable transmission models
CODEMaintenance Sub Items
1
●Rotate tires
2●Replace air cleaner element*2
●Replace dust and pollen filter*3
●Inspect drive belt
3
●Replace transmission fluid*4
4●Replace spark plugs●Inspect valve clearance
5
●Replace engine coolant
7●Replace brake fluid*5
9●Service front and rear brakes●Check expiration date for Temporary Tire Repair kit
bottle (If equipped)
●Inspect these items: • Tie rod ends, steering gearbox, and boots
• Suspension components
• Driveshaft boots
• Brake hoses and lines (including ABS/VSA)
• All fluid levels and condition of fluids
• Exhaust system
#
•Fuel lines and connections#
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Maintenance
Reset the Maintenance Minder display if y ou have performed the maintenance service.
1. Turn the ignition switch to ON
(w*1.
2. Press the (display/information) bu tton repeatedly until the appears.
3. Press the ENTER button.
4. Press and hold the ENTER button for about 10 second s to enter the reset mode.
5. Press / button to select a maintenance item to reset, or to select All Due
Items (You can also select Cancel to end the process).
6. Press the ENTER button to reset the selected item.
7. Repeat from step 4 for other items you wish to reset.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.
■Resetting the Display1 Resetting the Display
NOTICE
Failure to reset the relevant item(s) after a
maintenance service results in the system showing
incorrect maintenance interv als, which can lead to
serious mechanical problems.
The dealer will reset the Maintenance Minder display
after completing the required maintenance service. If
someone other than a deal er performs maintenance
service, reset the relevant maintenance item(s)
yourself.
You can also reset the Maintenance Minder
TM display
using the customized features on the driver
information interface.
2 Customized Features P. 133
You can also reset the Maintenance Minder
TM display
using the audio/information touch screen.
2 Customized Features P. 348
Models with color audio system
Models with Display Audio
ENTER Button
(Display/Information) Button
/ Button34
34
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Maintenance
Maintenance Under the Hood
Maintenance Items Under the Hood
1.5 L engine models
Brake/Clutch* Fluid
(Black Cap)
Reserve Tank Washer Fluid
(Blue Cap)
Engine Oil Dipstick
(Orange) Engine Oil Fill Cap Battery
Reserve Tank Cap
U.S. models
Washer Fluid
(Blue Cap)
Canadian models
* Not available on all models
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uuMaintenance Under the Hood uMaintenance Items Under the Hood
Maintenance
2.0 L engine models
Washer Fluid
(Blue Cap)
Reserve Tank
Engine Oil Dipstick
(Black) Brake/Clutch Fluid
(Black Cap)
Reserve Tank Cap
Engine Oil Fill Cap Battery
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Maintenance
Opening the Hood
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface, and set
the parking brake.
2. Pull the hood release handle under the
driver’s side lower corner of the dashboard.
u The hood will pop up slightly.
3. Pull up the hood latch lever (located under
the front edge of the hood to the center)
and raise the hood. Once you have raised
the hood slightly, you can release the lever.
4. Remove the support rod from the clamp
using the grip. Mount the support rod in
the hood.
When closing, remove the support rod, and
stow it in the clamp, then gently lower the
hood. Remove your hand at a height of
approximately 12 inches (30 cm) and let the
hood close.1 Opening the Hood
NOTICE
Do not open the hood when the wiper arms are
raised: The hood will strike the wipers, resulting in
possible damage to the hood and/or the wipers.
When closing the hood, check that the hood is
securely latched.
If the hood latch lever moves stiffly, or if you can
open the hood without lifti ng the lever, the latch
mechanism should be cleaned and lubricated.
3WARNING
The hood support rod can become very hot
due to heat fr om the engine.
To ensure against po ssible burns, do not
handle the metal section of the rod: Use
the foam grip instead.
Hood Release Handle
Pull
Lever
Support Rod
Grip
Clamp
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