2018 HONDA CIVIC SEDAN checking oil

509
Maintenance
This chapter discusses basic maintenance.
Before Performing MaintenanceInspection and Maintenance ............ 510
Safety When Performing Maintenance .... 511Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service ........................................... 512
Maintenance Minder
TM..................... 513
Maintenance Under the Hood
Maintenance Items Un der the Hood .... 523Opening the Hood ........................... 525
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 526
Oil Check ......................................... 527
Adding Engine Oil ............................ 529
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter..... 530
Engine Coolant ................................ 533
Transmission Fluid ............................ 535
Brake/Clutch
* Fluid .......................... 536
Refilling Window Washer Fluid......... 537
Replacing Light Bulbs ....................... 538
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades.... 547Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires ................................. 550
Tire and Loading Information Label .. 551
Tire Labeling .................................... 551
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles).. 553Wear Indicators................................ 555
Tire Service Life ................................ 555 Tire and Wheel Replacement ........... 556
Tire Rotation .................................... 557
Winter Tires ..................................... 558
Battery ............................................... 560
Remote Transmitter Care Replacing the Button Battery ........... 562
Heating System
*/Climate Control
System* Maintenance .................... 564
Cleaning Interior Care .................................... 565
Exterior Care.................................... 567
Accessories and Modifications Accessories ...................................... 570
Modifications................................... 571
* Not available on all models
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510
Maintenance
Before Performing Maintenance
Inspection and Maintenance
For your safety, perform all listed inspections and maintenance to keep your vehicle
in good condition. If you become aware of any abnormality (noise, smell, insufficient
brake fluid, oil residue on the ground, etc.), have your vehicle inspected by a dealer.
(Note, however, that service at a dealer is not mandatory to keep your warranties in
effect.)
■Daily inspections
Perform inspections before long distance trips, when washing the vehicle, or when
refueling.
■Periodic inspections
• Check the brake/clutch* fluid level monthly.
2 Brake/Clutch* Fluid P. 536
•Check the tire pressure monthly. Examin e the tread for wear and foreign objects.
2Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 550
•Check the operation of the exterior lights monthly.
2 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 538
•Check the condition of the wiper bl ades at least every six months.
2Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 547
■Types of Inspection and Maintenance
1Inspection and Maintenance
Maintenance, replacement, or repair of
emissions control devices and systems may be
done by any automotive repair establishment or
individuals using parts that are “certified” to
EPA standards.
According to state and fede ral regulations, failure to
perform maintenance on the maintenance main
items marked with # will not void your emissions
warranties. However, all ma intenance services should
be performed in accordan ce with the intervals
indicated by the information display
*/driver
information interface*.
2 Maintenance Service Items P. 515, 520
If you want to perform complex maintenance tasks
that require more skills a nd tools, you can purchase a
subscription to the Service Express website at
www.techinfo.honda.com .
2 Authorized Manuals P. 629
If you want to perform ma intenance yourself, make
sure that you have the necessary tools and skills first.
After performing ma intenance, update the records in
the separate maintenance booklet.
U.S. models
* Not available on all models
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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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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
Modifications (and Accessories).............. 570
Moonroof ................................................. 162
MP3 ................................................... 231, 287
Multi-View Rear Camera ......................... 501
N
Numbers (Identification)......................... 622
O
Odometer......................................... 110, 116
Oil (Engine) .............................................. 526
Adding ................................................... 529
Checking ................................................ 527
Displaying Maintenance Minder Information ................................... 513, 518
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 78, 603
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 526
Viscosity.................................................. 526
Open Source Licenses .............................. 326
Opening Trunk ...................................................... 615
Opening/Closing Hood ...................................................... 525
Moonroof ............................................... 162
Power Windows...................................... 159
Trunk ...................................................... 153
Outside Temperature Display ......... 112, 118
Overheating ............................................. 601
P
Pandora®................................................... 285
Panic Mode ............................................... 158
Parking ...................................................... 500
Parking Brake ........................................... 484
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator (Amber) ............................................. 77, 606
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator
(Red) .......................................... 76, 605, 606
Passenger Front Airb ag Off Indicator....... 58
Passing Indicators ..................................... 168
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio ................ 234, 290
Power Windows ........................................ 159
Precautions While Driving
Rain ......................................................... 434
Pregnant Women ....................................... 44
Puncture (Tire) .......................................... 575
R
Radio (FM/AM).................................. 226, 266
Radio (SiriusXM ®) ..................................... 270
Radio Data System (RDS) .................. 227, 268
Range ................................................ 111, 117
RDS (Radio Data System) .................. 227, 268
Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing) ....... 625
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror
Button ..................................................... 175
Rear Seat Heaters ..................................... 198 Rear Seats (Folding Down)
...................... 185
Rearview Mirror ....................................... 177
Refueling .................................................. 503
Fuel Gauge.............................................. 109
Gasoline .......................... 503, 616, 618, 620
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 81
Regulations ............................... 482, 553, 623
Remote Transmitter ................................. 143
Replacement Battery .................................................... 562
Bulbs ....................................................... 538
Fuses ............................................... 609, 610
Tires ........................................................ 556
Wiper Blade Rubber ................................ 547
Reporting Safety Defects ......................... 624
Resetting a Trip Meter ..................... 110, 116
Rev Indicators ........................................... 121
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) ......... 462
On and Off.............................................. 463
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