2018 HONDA CIVIC SEDAN oil

573
Handling the Unexpected
This chapter explains how to handle unexpected troubles.
ToolsTypes of Tools .................................. 574
If a Tire Goes Flat
Changing a Flat Tire
*....................... 575
Temporarily Repair ing a Flat Tire*..... 582
Engine Does Not Start
Checking the Engine ........................ 594
If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak .. 595Emergency Engine Stop ................... 596
Jump Starting .................................... 597
Shift Lever Does Not Move .............. 600
Overheating
How to Handle Overheating ............. 601 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On....603
If the Charging System Indicator Comes
On ................................................. 603
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks ................................... 604
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or Blinks ................................... 605
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or Blinks at the Same Time When the
Brake System Indicator (Amber) Comes
On ................................................. 606 If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System
Indicator Comes On ....................... 607
If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or Blinks ....................... 608
Fuses Fuse Locations ................................. 609
Inspecting and Changing Fuses ........ 612
Emergency Towing ........................... 613
When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door ................................................. 614
When You Cannot Open the Trunk.....615
Refueling ........................................... 616
* Not available on all models
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Handling the Unexpected
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On
■Reasons for the indicator to come on
Comes on when the engine oil pressure is low.
■What to do as soon as the indicator comes on
1. Immediately park the vehicle on level ground in a safe place.
2. If necessary, turn the hazard warning lights on.
■What to do after parking the vehicle
1. Stop the engine and let it sit for about three minutes.
2. Open the hood and check the oil level.
u Add oil as necessary.
2 Oil Check P. 527
3.Start the engine and check th e low oil pressure indicator.
u The indicator goes off: Start driving again.
u The indicator does not go off with in 10 seconds: Stop the engine
and contact a dealer for repairs immediately.
If the Charging System Indicator Comes On
■Reasons for the indicator to come on
Comes on when the battery is not being charged.
■What to do when th e indicator comes on
Turn off the heating system*/climate control system*, rear defogger, and
other electrical systems, and immedi ately contact a dealer for repairs.
1If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On
NOTICE
Running the engine with low oil pressure can cause
serious mechanical damage almost immediately.
1If the Charging System Indicator Comes On
If you need to stop temporarily, do not turn off the
engine. Restarting the engi ne may rapidly discharge
the battery.
* Not available on all models
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609Continued
Handling the Unexpected
Fuses
Fuse Locations
If any electrical devices are not working,
turn the ignition switch to LOCK
(0*1 and
check to see if any appl icable fuse is blown.
Located near the battery. Push the tabs to
open the box.
Fuse locations are shown on the fuse box
cover. Locate the fuse in question by the
fuse number and box cover number.
■Engine Compartment Fuse Box
■Circuit protected and fuse rating
Circuit ProtectedAmps
1
Passenger’s Power Seat*/
Rear Seat Heaters*, *2
Adaptive Damper System/ Rear Seat Heaters*, *3
(60 A)
60 A
Cooling Fan*4(30 A)
Cooling Fan*5(50 A)
−−
IG Main*6
−*730 A −
Headlight High Beam Main30 A
Battery125 A
2
EPS70 A
IG Main 30 A*6
50 A*7
Fuse Box Option*(40 A)
Fuse Box 60 A
Front Wiper Motor30 A
Headlight Low Beam Main 30 A
3
Rear Defroster40 A
Starter Motor*6
−*730 A −
Fuse Box40 A
ABS/VSA Motor40 A
ABS/VSA FSR40 A
Blower Motor40 A
*1:Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button
instead of an ignition switch.
*2:Models without SPORT mode
*3:Models with SPORT mode
*4:2.0L engine models
*5:1.5L engine models
*6:Models with smart entry system
*7:Models without smart entry system
*8:
Continuously variable transmission models
4 −−
−−
−−
−−
5Cooling Fan5A
6Washer 15A
7FI Main15 A
8FI Sub 15A
9Stop Lights10 A
10 Injector*5(15 A)
11LAF5A
12 FI ECU 10 A
13Parking Lights10 A
14 Hazard 15 A
15IG Coil15 A
16 Transmission*8(15 A)
17Daytime Running Lights10 A
18 Back Up 10 A
Circuit ProtectedAmps
* Not available on all models
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uuSpecifications u
Continued
Information
■Brake/Clutch* Fluid
■ Continuously Variable Transmission
Fluid
*
■Manual Transmission Fluid*
SpecifiedHonda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3
SpecifiedHonda HCF-2 Transmission Fluid
Capacity Change 3.7 US qt (3.5 L)
SpecifiedHonda Manual Transmission Fluid (MTF)
Capacity Change 2.0 US qt (1.9 L)
■ Engine Oil
■ Engine Coolant
Recommended·Genuine Honda Motor Oil 0W-20
·API Premium-grade 0W-20 detergent oil
Capacity Change 4.2 US qt (4.0 L)
Change
including
filter
4.4 US qt (4.2 L)
SpecifiedHonda Long-Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type2
Ratio 50/50 with distilled water
Capacity1.4 US gal (5.32 L)
(change including the remaining
0.2 US gal (0.75 L) in the reserve tank)
■ Tire
RegularSize215/55R16 93HPressure
psi (kPa [kgf/cm2])32 (220 [2.2])
Compact
Spare Size
T125/80D16 97M
Pressure
psi (kPa [kgf/cm
2]) 60 (420 [4.2])
Wheel SizeRegular16 x 7JCompact Spare16 x 4T
* Not available on all models
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uuSpecifications u
Information
■Brake/Clutch* Fluid
■ Continuously Variable Transmission
Fluid
*
■Manual Transmission Fluid*
SpecifiedHonda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3
SpecifiedHonda HCF-2 Transmission Fluid
Capacity Change 3.9 US qt (3.7 L)
SpecifiedHonda Manual Transmission Fluid (MTF)
Capacity Change 2.0 US qt (1.9 L)
■ Engine Oil
■ Engine Coolant
*1: Continuously variable transmission models
*2: Manual transmission models
*3: Models without detachable towing hook
*4: Models with detachable towing hook
Recommended·Genuine Honda Motor Oil 0W-20
·API Premium-grade 0W-20 detergent oil
Capacity Change 3.4 US qt (3.2 L)
Change
including
filter
3.7 US qt (3.5 L)
SpecifiedHonda Long-Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type2
Ratio 50/50 with distilled water
Capacity
1.34 US gal (5.09 L)*1, *3
(change including the remaining
0.2 US gal (0.75 L) in the reserve tank)
1.32 US gal (5.01 L)
*2, *3
(change including the remaining
0.2 US gal (0.75 L) in the reserve tank)
1.30 US gal (4.92 L)
*4
(change including the remaining
0.15 US gal (0.58 L) in the reserve tank)
■ Tire
*1: Models without SPORT mode
*2: Models with SPORT mode
*3: U.S. model with SPORT mode with optional 235/40R18 95Y
tires
*4: U.S. model with SPORT mode with optional spare tire
*5: Canadian model with SPORT mode
Regular
Size215/50R17 91H*1
235/40R18 91W*2
235/40R18 95Y*3
Pressure
psi (kPa [kgf/cm2])
Front
32 (220 [2.2])*1
33 (225 [2.3])*2, *3
Rear
32 (220 [2.2])*1, ,*2, *3
Compact
Spare*
Size T125/80D16 97M*1
T125/70R17 98M*4, *5
Pressure
psi (kPa [kgf/cm2])
60 (420 [4.2])
Wheel SizeRegular17 x 7J*1
18 x 8J*2, *3
Compact Spare*16 x 4T*1
17 x 4T*4, *5
* Not available on all models
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Index
631
Index
Index
A
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System).................. 490
Accelerator Position Meter ..................... 120
Accessories and Modifications ................ 570
Accessory Power Socket ........................... 193
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow (LSF) ........................... 91, 448
Adding the Coolant ................................. 534
Additives Coolant .................................................. 533
Engine Oil ............................................... 526
Washer ................................................... 537
Additives, Engine Oil ............................... 526
Adjusting
Armrest .................................................. 186
Clock ...................................................... 134
Front Head Restraints .............................. 182
Front Seats.............................................. 179
Mirrors.................................................... 177
Rear Seats ............................................... 185
Steering Wheel ....................................... 176
Temperature ................................... 112, 118
Adjusting the Clock ................................. 134
Adjusting the Sound ........................ 224, 259
Agile Handling Assist ............................... 475
Air Conditioning System (Climate Control System) .................................................... 202
Changing the Mode................................ 205
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows .............................................. 206
Dust and Pollen Filter .............................. 564 Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode ................... 205
Sensor ..................................................... 209
Synchronized Mode ................................. 208
Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 202
Air Pressure ............................... 551, 619, 621
Airbags ........................................................ 46
Advanced Airbags ..................................... 52
After a Collision ......................................... 49
Airbag Care ............................................... 59
Event Data Recorder .................................... 0
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 49
Indicator .............................................. 57, 81
Passenger Front Airbag Off Indicator ......... 58
Sensors ...................................................... 46
Side Airbags .............................................. 53
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 55
AM/FM Radio .................................... 226, 266
Android Auto ............................................ 303
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 490
Indicator .................................................... 81
Apple CarPlay ........................................... 300
Armrest ..................................................... 186
Audio Remote Controls ............................ 215
Audio System ............................ 212, 219, 237
Adjusting the Sound ........................ 224, 259
Audio/Information Screen ................ 220, 238
Changing the Home Screen Icon Layout .. 242
Changing the Screen Interface ................. 256
Closing Apps ........................................... 258
Customizing the Meter ............................ 243
Display Setup ................................... 225, 260 Error Messages ........................................ 307
General Information ................................ 310
Home Screen........................................... 249
iPod ................................................ 228, 278
Limitations for Manual Operation ............ 261
Menu Customize ..................................... 257
MP3/WMA/AAC .............................. 231, 287
Reactivating ............................................ 214
Recommended Devices............................ 311
Remote Controls ..................................... 215
Security Code .......................................... 214
Selecting an Audio Source ....................... 261
Status Area ............................................. 255
Theft Protection ...................................... 214
USB Flash Drives ...................................... 311
USB Port(s) .............................................. 213
Wallpaper Setup.............................. 222, 247
Audio/Information Screen ............... 220, 238
Authorized Manuals ................................ 629
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................. 149
Customize ............................... 130, 150, 359
Automatic Brake Hold ............................. 487
Indicator............................................ 78, 487
Automatic Brake Hold System Indicator............................................ 78, 487
Automatic Lighting .................................. 169
Average Fuel Economy .................... 111, 117
Average Speed ..
....................................... 117
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Index
Cruise Control.......................................... 443
Indicator ................................................... 88
Cup Holders .............................................. 191
Customer Service Information ................ 630
Customized Features ....................... 124, 328
D
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 171
Dead Battery ............................................ 597
Defaulting All the Settings ...................... 360
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ......................................... 200, 206
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ............... 623
Dimming Headlights .............................................. 168
Rearview Mirror ...................................... 177
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................ 527
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 ........................ 553
Driver Information Interface ................... 113
Warning and Information Messages .......... 96
Driving ....................................................... 419
Braking .................................................... 484
Continuously Variable Transmission ......... 435
Cruise Control ......................................... 443
Shifting Gear ........................................... 438
Shifting Position ...................................... 436
Starting the Engine .......................... 426, 429
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 564
E
Eco Assist® System ........................................ 9
ECON Button ............................................. 442
Elapsed Time ............................................. 117
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System ........ 83
Indicator ............................................ 83, 607
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 473
Emergency ................................................ 613
Emergency Engine Stop ........................... 596
Emergency Trunk Opener ................ 155, 615Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes)
....... 625
Engine
Coolant ................................................... 533
Jump Starting .......................................... 597
Oil ........................................................... 526
Starting ........................................... 426, 429
Switch Buzzer.......................................... 163
Engine Coolant ......................................... 533
Adding the Coolant................................. 534
Overheating ............................................ 601
Temperature Gauge ................................ 109
Engine Oil ................................................. 526
Adding .................................................... 529
Checking................................................. 527
Displaying Maintenance Minder Information ................................... 513, 518
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 78, 603
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 526
ENGINE START/STOP Button .................... 164
EPS (Electric Power Steering) System ...... 607
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) .. 73
Exterior Care (Cleaning) ........................... 567
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 178
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Index
F
Features..................................................... 211
Filters Dust and Pollen ....................................... 564
Oil ........................................................... 530
Flat Tire ..................................................... 575
Floor Mats ................................................. 566
Fluids
Brake/Clutch ............................................ 536
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) ..................................................... 535
Engine Coolant ........................................ 533
Manual Transmission ............................... 535
Windshield Washer .................................. 537
FM/AM Radio .................................... 226, 266
Fog Light Indicator ..................................... 85
Folding Down the Rear Seats ................... 185
Foot Brake ................................................. 486
Front Airbags (SRS) ..................................... 49
Front Head Restraints ............................... 182
Front Seat Heaters .................................... 197
Front Seats
Adjusting ................................................. 179
Front Sensor Camera ................................ 446 Fuel
...................................................... 25, 503
Economy ................................................. 506
Gauge ..................................................... 109
Instant Fuel Economy ...................... 111, 118
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 81
Range ............................................. 111, 117
Recommendation .................................... 503
Refueling......................................... 503, 616
Fuel Economy ........................................... 506
Fuel Fill Door ...................................... 25, 504
Fuses .......................................................... 609
Inspecting and Changing......................... 612
Locations......................................... 609, 610
G
Gasoline (Fuel) Economy ................................................. 506
Gauge ..................................................... 109
Information ............................................. 503
Instant Fuel Economy ...................... 111, 118
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 81
Refueling......................................... 503, 616
Gauges ...................................................... 108
Gear Shift Lever Positions Manual Transmission ............................... 439
Glass (care) ........................................ 565, 568
Glove Box .................................................. 189
G-Meter ..................................................... 120
H
Halogen Bulbs .................................. 538, 541
Handling the Unexpected ....................... 573
HandsFreeLink® (HFL)...................... 361, 385
Automatic Import of Cellular Phonebook and
Call History ................................... 374, 398
Displaying Messages ............................... 412
HFL Buttons .................................... 361, 385
HFL Menus...................................... 364, 388
HFL Status Display ........................... 363, 387
In Case of Emergency ............................. 416
Limitations for Manual Operation .... 363, 387
Making a Call ................................. 379, 406
Options During a Call...................... 384, 409
Phone Setup ................................... 368, 393
Phonebook Phonetic M odification........... 402
Receiving a Call............................... 383, 409
Receiving a Text/E-mail Message ............. 410
Ring Tone ....................................... 372, 397
Selecting a Mail Account......................... 411
Speed Dial ...................................... 375, 399
To Set Up Text/E-mail Message Options .. 396
Hazard Warning Button .............................. 4
HD Radio
TM............................................... 267
Headlights ................................................ 168
Aiming.................................................... 538
Automatic Operation .............................. 169
Dimming......................................... 168, 171
Operating ............................................... 168
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