2018 HONDA CIVIC SEDAN trailer

Contents
This owner’s manual should be considered a permanent part of the
vehicle and should remain with the vehicle when it is sold.
This owner’s manual covers all models of your vehicle. You may find
descriptions of equipment and features that are not on your
particular model.
Images throughout this owner’s manu al (including the front cover)
represent features and equipment that are available on some, but
not all, models. Your particular mo del may not have some of these
features.
This owner’s manual is for vehicles sold in the United States and
Canada.
The information and specifications in cluded in this publication were
in effect at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change specifications
or design at any time without notice and without incurring any
obligation.2 Safe Driving P. 33
For Safe Driving P. 34 Seat Belts P. 38 Airbags P. 46
2Instrument Panel P. 75
Indicators P. 76 Gauges and Displays P. 108
2Controls P. 133
Clock P. 134 Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 136
Opening and Closing the Moonroof* P. 162
Adjusting the Seats P. 179
Climate Control System
* P. 202
2 Features P. 211
Audio System P. 212 Audio System Basic Operation P. 219, 237
Customized Features P. 328 Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ®* P. 361, 385
2Driving P. 419
Before Driving P. 420 Towing a Trailer P. 425
Multi-View Rear Camera P. 501 Refueling P. 503
2Maintenance P. 509
Before Performing Maintenance P. 510 Maintenance MinderTM P. 513
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 547
Heating System
*/Climate Control System* Maintenance P. 564
2 Handling the Unexpected P. 573
Tools P. 574 If a Tire Goes Flat P. 575
Overheating P. 601 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 603
When You Cannot Open the Trunk P. 615 Refueling P. 616
2Information P. 617
Specifications P. 618 Identification Numbers P. 622
Emissions Testing P. 625 Warranty Coverages P. 627
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Driving
This chapter discusses driving and refueling.
Before DrivingDriving Preparation .......................... 420
Maximum Load Limit........................ 423
Towing a Trailer ................................ 425
When Driving Starting the Engine .................. 426, 429
Precautions While Driving................. 434
Continuously Variable Transmission*... 435Shifting .................................... 436, 438
SPORT Mode*.................................. 441
ECON Button*................................. 442
Cruise Control*................................ 443
Front Sensor Camera*...................... 446 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low
Speed Follow (LSF)
*....................... 448Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) System*.. 462Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)*.... 466
Vehicle Stabilit y Assist (VSA®), aka Electronic
Stability Control (ESC), System........... 473
LaneWatchTM*.................................. 477Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) .. 479Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) -
Required Federal Explanation ......... 482
Braking Brake System ................................... 484
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ........... 490 Brake Assist System ......................... 491
Collision Mitigation Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM)*..................................... 492
Parking Your Vehicle When Stopped ................................ 500
Multi-View Rear Camera .................. 501
Refueling Fuel Information .............................. 503
How to Refuel ................................. 504
Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions
Improving Fuel Economy and Reducing CO
2 Emissions ................................ 506
Turbo Engine Vehicle*
Handling Precautions ....................... 507
* Not available on all models
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uuBefore Driving uMaximum Load Limit
Continued
Driving
Maximum Load Limit
The maximum load for your vehicl e is 850 lbs (385 kg). See the
Tire and Loading Information la bel attached to the driver’s
doorjamb.
This figure includes the total weig ht of all occupants, cargo, and
accessories, and the tongue load if you are towing a trailer.
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit -
(1) Locate the statement “The comb ined weight of occupants and
cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs.” on your
vehicle’s placard.
(2) Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers
that will be riding in your vehicle.
(3) Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers
from XXX kg or XXX lbs.
(4) The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and
luggage load capacity. For example, if the “XXX” amount
equals 1,400 lbs. and there will be five 150 lb. passengers in
your vehicle, the am ount of available cargo and luggage load
capacity is 650 lbs. (1,400 - 750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs.)1 Maximum Load Limit
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR):
The maximum allowable weight of the vehicle, all
occupants, all accesso ries and all cargo.
2 Specifications P. 618, 620
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR):
The maximum allowable weight of the vehicle axle. 2 Specifications P. 618, 620
3WARNING
Overloading or improper loading
can affect handling and stability
and cause a crash in which you
can be hurt or killed.
Follow all load limits and other
loading guidelines in this manual.
Label Example
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uuBefore Driving uMaximum Load Limit
Driving
(5) Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being
loaded on the vehicle. That we ight may not safely exceed the
available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in step 4.
(6) If your vehicle will be towing a tra iler, load from your trailer will
be transferred to your vehicl e. Consult this manual to
determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage
load capacity of your vehicle.
In addition, the total weight of the vehicle, all occupants,
accessories, cargo, and trailer tongue load must not exceed the
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVW R) or the Gross Axle Weight
Rating (GAWR). Both are on a label on the driver’s doorjamb.
Load Limits Example
Example1
Max Load 850 lbs
(385 kg) Passenger Weight
150 lbs x 2 = 300 lbs (68 kg x 2 = 136 kg) Cargo Weight
550 lbs
(249 kg)
Example2 Max Load 850 lbs
(385 kg) Passenger Weight
150 lbs x 5 = 750 lbs (68 kg x 5 = 340 kg) Cargo Weight
100 lbs
(45 kg)
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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. 613
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uuWhen Driving uTire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
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Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Instead of directly measuring the pressure in each tire, the TPMS on this vehicle
monitors and compares the rolling radius and rotational characteristics of each
wheel and tire while you are driving to determine if one or more tires are
significantly under-inflated. This will caus e the low tire pressure/TPMS indicator to
come on and a message to appear on the driver information interface
*.
You must start TPMS calibration every time you:
• Adjust the pressure in one or more tires.
• Rotate the tires.
• Replace one or more tires.
Before calibrating the TPMS:
• Set the cold tire pressure in all four tires.
2 Checking Tires P. 550
Make sure:
•The vehicle is at a complete stop.
• The shift lever is in
(N.
• The shift lever is in
(P.
• The ignition switch is in ON
(w*1.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.
■TPMS Calibration
U.S. models
1 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
The system does not monitor the tires when driving
at low speed.
Conditions such as low ambient temperature and
altitude change directly a ffect tire pressure and can
trigger the low tire pressure/TPMS indicator to come on.
Tire pressure checked and inflated in:
•Warm weather can beco me under-inflated in
colder weather.
•Cold weather can become over-inflated in warmer
weather.
The low tire pressure indica tor will not come on as a
result of over inflation.
The TPMS may not function pr operly if tire type and
size are mixed. Make sure to use the same size and
type of tire. 2 Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 550
The low tire pressure/TPMS indicator may come on
with a delay or may not come on at all when:
•You rapidly accelerate, decelerate, or turn the
steering wheel.
•You drive on snowy or slippery roads.•Snow chains are used.
The low tire pressure/TPMS indicator may come on
under the following conditions:
•A compact spare tire* is used.•There is a heavier and une ven load on the tires,
such as when towing a trailer, than the condition at
calibration.
•Snow chains are used.
Manual transmission models
Continuously variable transmission models
All models
* Not available on all models
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