2018 HONDA CIVIC HATCHBACK jump start

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
Braking
Brake System
Use the parking brake to keep the vehicle stationary when parked. When the
parking brake is applied, you can ma nually or automatically release it.
■To apply
The electric parking brake can be applied any
time the vehicle has battery, no matter which
position the ignition switch
*1 is in.
Pull the electric parkin g brake switch up gently
and securely. u The parking brake and brake system
indicator (red) comes on.
■To release
The vehicle must be ON
(w*1 in order to
release the electric parking brake.
1. Depress the brake pedal.
2. Press the electric parking brake switch.
u The parking brake and brake system
indicator (red) goes off.
Manually releasing the parking brake using
the switch helps your ve hicle start slowly and
smoothly when facing down hill on steep hills.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.
■Parking Brake1 Parking Brake
You may hear the electric parking brake system
motor operating from the re ar wheel area when you
apply or release the parking brake, or turn the
ignition switch to LOCK
( 0*1. This is normal.
The brake pedal may slightly move due to the electric
parking brake system opera tion when you apply or
release the parking br ake. This is normal.
You cannot apply or release the parking brake if the
battery goes dead.
2 Jump Starting P. 655
If you pull up and hold the electric parking brake
switch while driving, the brakes on all four
wheels are applied by the VSA system until the
vehicle come to a stop. The electric parking
brake then applies, and the switch should be
released.
Electric Parking
Brake Switch
Electric Parking
Brake Switch
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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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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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655Continued
Handling the Unexpected
Jump Starting
Jump Starting Procedure
Turn off the power to electric devices, such as audio and lights. Turn off the engine,
then open the hood. 1.Connect the first jumper cable to your
vehicle’s battery + terminal.
2. Connect the other end of the first jumper
cable to the booster battery + terminal.
u Use a 12-volt booster battery only.
u When using an automotive battery
charger to boost your 12-volt battery,
select a lower charging voltage than 15-
volt. Check the charger manual for the
proper setting.
3. Connect the second jumper cable to the
booster battery - terminal.
■Jump Starting Procedure1Jump Starting
Securely attach the jumper cable clips so that they do
not come off when the engine vibrates. Also be
careful not to tangle the ju mper cables or allow the
cable ends to touch each other while attaching or
detaching the jumper cables.
3WARNING
A battery can explode if you do not follow
the correct procedure, seriously injuring
anyone nearby.
Keep all sparks, open flames, and smoking
materials away from the battery.
Booster Battery
1.5 L engine models
2.0 L engine models
Booster Battery
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uuJump Starting uJump Starting Procedure
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Handling the Unexpected
4. Connect the other end of the second
jumper cable to the engine mounting bolt
as shown. Do not conn ect this jumper cable
to any other part.
5. If your vehicle is connected to another
vehicle, start the assisting vehicle’s engine
and increase its rpm slightly.
6. Attempt to start your vehicle’s engine. If it
turns over slowly, check that the jumper
cables have good metal-to-metal contact.1Jump Starting
Battery performance degrades in cold conditions and
may prevent the engi ne from starting.1.5 L engine models
2.0 L engine models
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uuJump Starting uJump Starting Procedure
Handling the Unexpected
Once your vehicle's engine has started, re move the jumper cables in the following
order.
1. Disconnect the jumper cable from your vehicle's ground.
2. Disconnect the other end of the jumper cable from the booster battery -
terminal.
3. Disconnect the jumper cable from your vehicle's battery + terminal.
4. Disconnect the other end of the jumper cable from the booster battery +
terminal.
Have your vehicle inspected by a n earby service station or a dealer.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.
■What to Do After the Engine Starts1 What to Do After the Engine Starts
The indicators for the Adaptive Cruise Control
(ACC)
*, Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low
Speed Follow (LSF)*, Road Departur e Mitigation
(RDM)*, Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®) System,
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®) OFF, low tire Pressure/
TPMS
* and Collision Miti gation Braking SystemTM
(CMBSTM)* may come on when you turn the ignition
switch to ON ( w*1 after reconnect ing a battery.
Drive a short distance at more than 12 mph (20
km/h). The indicator should go off. If it does not, have
your vehicle checked by a dealer.
* Not available on all models
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