2019 HONDA CIVIC COUPE battery

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Maintenance
This chapter discusses basic maintenance.
Before Performing MaintenanceInspection and Maintenance ............ 546
Safety When Performing Maintenance .... 547Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance
Service ........................................... 548
Maintenance Minder
TM..................... 549
Maintenance Under the Hood
Maintenance Items Un der the Hood .... 555Opening the Hood ........................... 557
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 558
Oil Check ......................................... 559
Adding Engine Oil ............................ 561
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter..... 562
Engine Coolant ................................ 565
Transmission Fluid ............................ 567
Brake/Clutch
* Fluid .......................... 568
Refilling Window Washer Fluid......... 569
Replacing Light Bulbs ....................... 570
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades.... 579Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires ................................. 582
Tire and Loading Information Label ..... 583Tire Labeling .................................... 583DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles) ...... 585Wear Indicators................................ 587
Tire Service Life ................................ 587 Tire and Wheel Replacement ........... 588
Tire Rotation .................................... 589
Winter Tires ..................................... 590
Battery ............................................... 592
Remote Transmitter Care Replacing the Button Battery ........... 594
Climate Control System Maintenance.... 596CleaningInterior Care .................................... 597
Exterior Care.................................... 599
Accessories and Modifications Accessories ...................................... 602
Modifications................................... 603
* Not available on all models
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uuBefore Performing Maintenance uSafety When Performing Maintenance
Maintenance
Safety When Performing Maintenance
Some of the most important safe ty precautions are given here.
However, we cannot warn you of every conceivable hazard that can arise in
performing maintenance. Only you can decide whether you should perform a given
task.
• To reduce the possibility of fire or explos ion, keep cigarettes, sparks, and flames
away from the battery and all fuel related parts.
• Never leave rags, towels, or other flammable objects under the hood.
u Heat from the engine and exhaust can ignite them, causing a fire.
• To clean parts, use a co mmercially available degreaser or parts cleaner, not
gasoline.
• Wear eye protection and prot ective clothing when working with the battery or
compressed air.
• Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, which is poisonous and can kill you.
u Only operate the engine if th ere is sufficient ventilation.
• The vehicle must be in a stationary condition.
u Make sure your vehicle is parked on le vel ground, the parking brake is set, and
the engine is off.
• Be aware that hot parts can burn you.
u Make sure to let the engine and exhaust system cool thoroughly before
touching vehicle parts.
• Be aware that moving parts can injure you.
u Do not start the engine unless instruct ed, and keep your hands and limbs away
from moving parts.
■Maintenance Safety
■Vehicle Safety
1 Safety When Performing Maintenance
3WARNING
Improperly maintaining this vehicle or
failing to correct a pr oblem before driving
can cause a crash in which you can be
seriously hurt or killed.
Always follow the inspection and
maintenance recommendations according
to the schedules in this owner’s manual.
3WARNING
Failure to properly follow maintenance
instructions and prec autions can cause you
to be seriously hurt or killed.
Always follow the procedures and
precautions in this owner’s manual.
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555Continued
Maintenance
Maintenance Under the Hood
Maintenance Items Under the Hood
1.5 L engine models
Brake/Clutch* Fluid
(Black Cap)
Reserve Tank Washer Fluid
(Blue Cap)
Engine Oil Dipstick
(Orange) Engine Oil Fill Cap Battery
Reserve Tank Cap
U.S. models
Washer Fluid
(Blue Cap)
Canadian models
* Not available on all models
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uuMaintenance Under the Hood uMaintenance Items Under the Hood
Maintenance
2.0 L engine models
Brake/Clutch* Fluid
(Black Cap)
Reserve Tank Washer Fluid
(Blue Cap) Engine Oil Dipstick
(Orange)
Engine Oil Fill Cap Battery
Reserve Tank Cap
* Not available on all models
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Maintenance
Battery
Checking the Battery
The condition of the battery is monitored by a
sensor located on the negative terminal of the
battery. If there is a problem with this sensor,
the driver information in terface will display a
warning message. If this happens, have your
vehicle inspected by a dealer.
Check the battery terminals for corrosion
monthly.
If your vehicle’s battery is disconnected or goes dead:
• The audio system is disabled.
2 Reactivating the audio system P. 215
•The clock resets.
2 Adjusting the Clock P. 134
•
The immobilizer system needs to be reset.
2 Immobilizer System Indicator P. 87
1Battery
WARNING: Battery post, terminals,
and related accessories contain lead
and lead compounds.
Wash your hands after handling.
3WARNING
The battery gives off explosive hydrogen
gas during normal operation.
A spark or flame can cause the battery to
explode with enough force to kill or
seriously hurt you.
When conducting any battery
maintenance, wear prot ective clothing and
a face shield, or have a skilled technician do
it.
Canadian models only
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uuBattery uCharging the Battery
Maintenance
Charging the Battery
Disconnect both battery cables to prevent damaging your vehicle’s electrical system.
Always disconnect the negative (–) cable first, and reconnect it last.1Battery
When you find corrosion, cl ean the battery terminals
by applying a baking powder and water solution.
Clean the terminals with a damp towel. Cloth/towel
dry the battery. Coat the terminals with grease to
help prevent future corrosion.
When replacing the battery, the replacement must be
of the same specifications.
Consult a dealer for more information.
The Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed
Follow (LSF)
*, Road Departur e Mitigation*, Vehicle
Stability Assist ® (VSA ®) system, Vehicle Stability
Assist ® (VSA ®) OFF, Low Tire Pressure/TPMS
*, and
Collision Mitigati on Braking SystemTM (CMBSTM)*
indicators may come on when you turn the ignition
switch to ON
( w*1 after re-connect ing the battery.
Drive a short distance at more than 12 mph (20 km/
h). The indicators should go off. If they do not, have
your vehicle checked by a dealer.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE
START/STOP
button instead of an ignition switch.
* Not available on all models
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Maintenance
Remote Transmitter Care
Replacing the Button Battery
If the indicator does not come on when the button is pressed, replace the battery.
1. Unscrew the cover with a small Phillips-
head screwdriver.
2. Open the remote transmitter.
u Wrap the small flat-tip screwdriver with a
cloth to prevent scratching the
transmitter.
3. Remove the button battery with the small
flat-tip screwdriver.
4. Make sure to replace the battery with the
correct polarity.
■Master Keys with Remote Transmitter*
1 Replacing the Button Battery
NOTICE
An improperly disposed of battery can damage the
environment. Always conf irm local regulations for
battery disposal.
Replacement batteries are commercially available or
at a dealer.
3WARNING
CHEMICAL BURN HAZARD
The battery that powers the remote
transmitter can cause severe internal burns
and can even lead to death if swallowed.
Keep new and used batteries away from
children.
If you suspect that a child has swallowed
the battery, seek medical attention
immediately.ScrewBattery type: CR1620
Battery
* Not available on all models
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uuRemote Transmitter Care uReplacing the Button Battery
Maintenance
1. Remove the built-in key.
2. Remove the upper half of the cover by
carefully prying on the edge with a coin.
u Remove carefully to avoid losing the
buttons.
u Wrap a coin with a cloth to prevent
scratching the smart entry remote.
3. Make sure to replace the battery with the
correct polarity.
■Smart Entry Remote*
Battery type: CR2032
Battery
* Not available on all models
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