2018 HONDA CIVIC HATCHBACK emergency towing

Contents
Child Safety P. 60Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 74Safety Labels P. 75
Opening and Closing the Hatch P. 165 Security System P. 168 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 172
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 176 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 194
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items P. 204 Climate Control System P. 220
Audio Error Messages P. 325General Information on the Audio System P. 329
When Driving P. 449 Braking P. 532Parking Your Vehicle P. 550
Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions P. 557 Turbo Engine Vehicle P. 558
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 572 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 587
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 602 Battery P. 613 Remote Transmitter Care P. 615
Cleaning P. 618 Accessories and Modifications P. 624
Handling of the jack P. 650 Engine Does Not Start P. 652Jump Starting P. 655
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 661 Fuses P. 668 Emergency Towing P. 672
When You Cannot Open the Hatch P. 674 Refueling P. 675
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 681 Reporting Safety Defects P. 682
Authorized Manuals P. 688 Customer Service Information P. 689
Quick Reference GuideP. 4
Safe DrivingP. 33
Instrument PanelP. 77
ControlsP. 145
FeaturesP. 229
DrivingP. 441
MaintenanceP. 559
Handling the UnexpectedP. 627
InformationP. 677
IndexP. 691
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Quick Reference Guide
Handling the Unexpected (P 627)
Flat Tire (P 629)
● Park in a safe location and repair the flat
tire using the temporary tire repair kit.
● Park in a safe location and replace the
flat tire with the compact spare tire in the
cargo area.
Indicators Come On
(P 661)
●Identify the indicator and consult the
owner's manual.
Models with temporary tire repair kit
Models with a compact spare tire
Engine Won’t Start
(P 652)
● If the battery is dead, jump start using a
booster battery.
Blown Fuse (P 668)
● Check for a blown fuse if an electrical
device does not operate.
Overheating (P 659)
● 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 672)
●Call a professional towing service if you
need to tow your vehicle.
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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. 672
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Handling the Unexpected
This chapter explains how to handle unexpected troubles.
ToolsTypes of Tools .................................. 628
If a Tire Goes Flat
Temporarily Repairi ng a Flat Tire....... 629
Changing a Flat Tire ......................... 642
Handling of the jack
How to Set Up the Jack .................... 650
Engine Does Not Start Checking the Engine ........................ 652
Vehicles with temporary tire repair kit
Vehicles with a compact spare tire
Canadian models with temporary tire
repair kit
If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is
Weak ......................................... 653
Emergency Engine Stop ................... 654
Jump Starting .................................... 655
Shift Lever Does Not Move .............. 658
Overheating ...................................... 659
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressu re Indicator Comes
On................................................ 661
If the Charging System Indicator Comes
On ................................................. 661
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes
On or Blinks ................................... 662
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or Blinks ................................... 663
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or
Blinks at the Same Time When the Brake System
Indicator (Amber) Comes On ....................... 664
If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator Comes On......................... 665
If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator
Comes On or Blinks
*...................... 667
Fuses Fuse Locations ................................. 668
Inspecting and Changing Fuses ........ 671
Emergency Towing ........................... 672
When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill
Door ................................................. 673
When You Cannot Open the Hatch.....674Refueling ........................................... 675
* Not available on all models
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uuIf a Tire Goes Flat uTemporarily Repairing a Flat Tire
Continued
Handling the Unexpected
5. Turn the selector knob to AIR*1, AIR
ONLY*2, AIR SEULEMENT*2.
u Do not turn the air compressor on to
check the pressure.
2 Inflating an Under-inflated Tire P. 639
6.If the air pressure is
• Less than 25 psi (175 kPa):
Do not add air or continue driving. The leak
is too severe. Call for help and have your
vehicle towed.
2 Emergency Towing P. 672
•Front: 35 psi (240 kPa)/rear: 33 psi (230
kPa) or more:
Continue driving for another 10 minutes or
until you reach the nearest service station,
whichever is sooner.
Do not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h). If you
have not reached a service station, stop and
check the tire pressure.
u If the air pressure do es not go down after
10 minutes of driving, you do not need
to check the tire pressure again.
*1: U.S. models
*2: Canadian models
U.S.
Canada
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Handling the Unexpected
Engine Does Not Start
Checking the Engine
If the engine does not start, check the starter.
Starter conditionChecklist
Starter doesn’t turn or turns
over slowly.
The battery may be dead. Check
each of the items on the right and
respond accordingly.
Check for a message on the dr iver information interface.●If the To Start, Hold Remote Near Start Button message appears2If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak P. 653
uMake sure the smart entry remote is in its operating range.2 ENGINE START/STOP Button Operating Range P. 177
Check the brightness of the interior lights.
Turn on the interior lights and check the brightness.
●If the interior lights are dim or do not come on at all2Battery P. 613●If the interior lights come on normally2 Fuses P. 668
The starter turns over normally
but the engine doesn’t start.
There may be a problem with the
fuse. Check each of the items on
the right and respond accordingly. Review the engine start procedure.
Follow its instructions, and try to start the engine again.
2
Starting the Engine P. 449
Check the immobilizer system indicator.
When the immobilizer system indicator is blinking, the engine cannot be started.
2Immobilizer System P. 168
Check the fuel level.
There should be enough fuel in the tank.
2 Fuel Gauge P. 118
Check the fuse.
Check all fuses, or have the vehicle checked by a dealer.
2Inspecting and Changing Fuses P. 671
If the problem continues:2Emergency Towing P. 672
1Checking the Engine
If you must start the vehi cle immediately, use an
assisting vehicle or booster battery to jump start it.
2 Jump Starting P. 655
Models with smart entry system
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Handling the Unexpected
Emergency Towing
Call a professional towing service if you need to tow your vehicle.
■Flat bed equipment
The operator loads your vehicle on the back of a truck.
This is the best way to transport your vehicle.
■Wheel lift equipment
The tow truck uses two pivoti ng arms that go under the front tires and lift them off
the ground. The rear tires remain on the ground. This is an acceptable way to
tow your vehicle.
1 Emergency Towing
NOTICE
Trying to lift or tow your vehicle by the bumpers will
cause serious damage to the vehicle. The bumpers
are not designed to suppor t the vehicle’s weight.
NOTICE
Improper towing such as towing behind a
motorhome or other motor vehicle can damage the
transmission.
Never tow your vehicle with just a rope or chain.
It is very dangerous, since ropes or chains may shift
from side to side or break.
Make sure the parking brake is released. If you
cannot release the parking brake, your vehicle must
be transported with flat bed equipment.
2 Parking Brake P. 532
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Index
Song By VoiceTM (SBV).............................. 299
Spare Tire .......................................... 629, 679
Spark Plugs ................................................ 678
Specifications ............................................ 678
Specified Fuel .................................... 553, 678
Speedometer ............................................. 118
SRS Airbags (Airbags) ................................. 49
Starting the Engine .......................... 449, 452
Does Not Start ......................................... 652
Engine Switch Buzzer............................... 176
Jump Starting .......................................... 655
Remote Engine Start ................................ 454
Steering Wheel Adjusting ................................................. 193
Stopping .................................................... 550
Stopwatch ................................................. 131
Summer Tires ............................................ 610
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ........ 49
Switches (Around the Steering
Wheel) ............................................. 4, 5, 176
System Message Indicator .......................... 90
T
Tachometer............................................... 118
Temperature Outside Temperature Display ........... 122, 128
Temperature Sensor ......................... 122, 128
Temporary Tire Repair Kit ........................ 630
Tie-down Anchors ..................................... 215
Time (Setting) ........................................... 146 Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) ..................................................... 527
Indicator............................................ 89, 667
Tires ........................................................... 602
Air Pressure ..................................... 603, 679
Checking and Maintaining ...................... 602
Inspection ............................................... 602
Labeling .................................................. 603
Puncture (Flat Tire) .................................. 629
Regulations ............................................. 605
Rotation .................................................. 609
Spare Tire ........................................ 629, 679
Summer .................................................. 610
Temporary Tire Re pair Kit ........................ 630
Tire Chains .............................................. 610
Wear Indicators ....................................... 607
Winter..................................................... 610
Tools .......................................................... 628
Towing Your Vehicle
Emergency .............................................. 672
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) .................................................... 527
Indicator............................................ 89, 667
Transmission ..................................... 459, 466
Continuously Variable Transmission ......... 459
Fluid ........................................................ 584
Manual ................................................... 466
Shift Lever Position Indicator.............. 83, 460
Trip Meter ......................................... 120, 126
Troubleshooting ....................................... 627
Blown Fuse...................................... 668, 669 Brake Pedal Vibrates ................................. 29
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door ......... 30
Emergency Towing ................................. 672
Engine Won’t Start ................................. 652
Noise When Braking ................................. 31
Overheating ............................................ 659
Premium Gasoline ................................... 678
Puncture/Flat Tire .................................... 629
Rear Door Won’t Open ..................... 30, 160
Select Lever Won’t Move ........................ 658
Warning Indicators.................................... 78
Turbo Engine Vehicle .............................. 558
Turbo Meter ............................................. 128
Turn Signals .............................................. 181
Indicators (Instru ment Panel) ..................... 90
Turn-by-Turn Directions .......................... 129
U
Unlocking the Doors................................ 149
Unlocking the Fron t Doors from the
Inside ....................................................... 158
USB Adapter Cable .................................. 230
USB Flash Drives ............................... 305, 331
USB Port(s) ................................................ 231
Using the Smart Entr y with Push Button
Start System ............................................ 149
V
Vanity Mirrors .............................................. 7
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