2019 HONDA CIVIC COUPE towing

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 Driver Information Interface P. 111
2Controls P. 133
Clock P. 134 Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 136
Moonroof* P. 159
Adjusting the Seats P. 181
2 Features P. 211
Audio System P. 212 Audio System Basic Operation P. 219, 237
Customized Features P. 328, 335 HomeLink® Universal Transceiver* P. 362
2Driving P. 425
Before Driving P. 426 Towing a Trailer P. 431
Parking Your Vehicle P. 535 Multi-View Rear Camera P. 537
2Maintenance P. 545
Before Performing Maintenance P. 546 Maintenance MinderTM P. 549
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 579
Climate Control System Maintenance P. 596
2Handling the Unexpected P. 605
Tools P. 606 If a Tire Goes Flat P. 607
Overheating P. 633 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 635
When You Cannot Open the Trunk P. 647 Refueling P. 648
2Information P. 649
Specifications P. 650 Identification Numbers P. 654
Emissions Testing P. 657 Warranty Coverages P. 659
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Contents
Child Safety P. 60Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 73Safety Labels P. 74
Opening and Closing the Trunk P. 150 Security System P. 153 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 156
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 160 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 178
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience It ems P. 190 Climate Control System P. 202
Audio Error Messages P. 307General Information on the Audio System P. 310
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® P. 365, 391
When Driving P. 432 Honda Sensing®* P. 468 Braking P. 527
Refueling P. 539 Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions P. 542 Turbo Engine Vehicle* P. 543
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 555 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 570
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 582 Battery P. 592 Remote Transmitter Care P. 594
Cleaning P. 597 Accessories and Modifications P. 602
Engine Does Not Start P. 626 Jump Starting P. 629 Shift Lever Does Not Move P. 632
Fuses P. 641 Emergency Towing P. 645 When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door P. 646
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 655 Reporting Safety Defects P. 656
Authorized Manuals P. 661 Customer Service Information P. 662
Quick Reference GuideP. 4
Safe DrivingP. 33
Instrument PanelP. 75
ControlsP. 133
FeaturesP. 211
DrivingP. 425
MaintenanceP. 545
Handling the UnexpectedP. 605
InformationP. 649
IndexP. 663
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Quick Reference Guide
27
Handling the Unexpected (P 605)
Flat Tire (P 607, 614)
● Park in a safe location and replace the
flat tire with the compact spare tire
* in
the trunk, or repair the flat tire using the
tire repair kit
*.
Indicators Come On
(P 635)
● Identify the indica tor and consult the
owner's manual.
Engine Won’t Start
(P 626)
● If the battery is dead, jump start using a
booster battery.
Blown Fuse (P 641)
● Check for a blown fuse if an electrical
device does not operate.
Overheating (P 633)
● 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 645)
●Call a professional towing service if you
need to tow your vehicle.
* Not available on all models
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425
Driving
This chapter discusses driving and refueling.
Before Driving................................... 426
Towing a Trailer ................................ 431
When Driving Starting the Engine .................. 432, 435
Precautions While Driving................. 440
Continuously Variable Transmission*... 441
Shifting ............................ 442, 444, 448
SPORT Mode*.................................. 451
ECON Mode*................................... 452
Adaptive Damper System*............... 453
Cruise Control*................................ 454
Vehicle Stability Assist® (VSA®), aka Electronic
Stability Control (ESC), System .............. 457
Agile Handling Assist ....................... 459
Limited Slip Differential (LSD)*.......... 460Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ...... 461Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) - Required Federal Explanation ......... 464
LaneWatch
TM*.................................. 466
Honda Sensing ®*.............................. 468
Collision Mitigati on Braking SystemTM
(CMBSTM) ....................................... 471
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow (LSF)
*....................... 481
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)*....... 497
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) .. 512
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) System.... 520
Front Sensor Camera ....................... 524
Radar Sensor ................................... 526
Braking Brake System ................................... 527
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ........... 533
Brake Assist System ......................... 534
Parking Your Vehicle ........................ 535
Multi-View Rear Camera .................. 537
Refueling ........................................... 539
Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions .... 542
Turbo Engine Vehicle*...................... 543
* Not available on all models
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429
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. 650, 652
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR):
The maximum allowable weight of the vehicle axle. 2 Specifications P. 650, 652
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
430
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.1 Maximum Load Limit
Towing a Trailer:
See Towing a Trailer to determine whether your
vehicle is designed to tow a tailer. 2 Towing a Trailer P. 431
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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431
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. 645
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Handling the Unexpected
This chapter explains how to handle unexpected troubles.
ToolsTypes of Tools .................................. 606
If a Tire Goes Flat Changing a Flat Tire
*....................... 607
Temporarily Repair ing a Flat Tire*..... 614
Engine Does Not Start Checking the Engine ........................ 626
If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak .......................................... 627
Emergency Engine Stop ................... 628
Jump Starting .................................... 629
Shift Lever Does Not Move .............. 632
Overheating How to Handle Overheating ............. 633 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes
On ............................................. 635
If the Charging System Indicator Comes
On ................................................. 635
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes
On or Blinks ................................... 636
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or Blinks ................................... 637
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or Blinks at the Same Time When the
Brake System Indicator (Amber) Comes
On ................................................. 638 If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System
Indicator Comes On ....................... 639
If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or Blinks ....................... 640
Fuses Fuse Locations ................................. 641
Inspecting and Changing Fuses ........ 644
Emergency Towing ........................... 645
When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door ................................................. 646
When You Cannot Open the Trunk.....647
Refueling ........................................... 648
* Not available on all models
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