2019 HONDA CIVIC HATCHBACK engine overheat

Quick Reference Guide
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Handling the Unexpected (P 621)
Flat Tire (P 623)
● Park in a safe location and repair the flat
tire using the temporary tire repair kit.
● Park in a safe location and replace the
flat tire with the comp act spare tire in the
cargo area.
Indicators Come On
(P 655)
● Identify the indica tor and consult the
owner's manual.
Models with temporary tire repair kit
Models with a compact spare tire
Engine Won’t Start
(P 646)
● If the battery is dead, jump start using a
booster battery.
Blown Fuse (P 661)
● Check for a blown fuse if an electrical
device does not operate.
Overheating (P 653)
● 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 666)
●Call a professional towing service if you
need to tow your vehicle.
* Not available on all models
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uuIndicators uDriver Information Interface Wa rning and Information Messages
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Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears when the engine coolant temperature gets
abnormally high.2Overheating P. 653
●Appears while you are customizing the settings and
the shift lever is moved out of
(P.
●Appears while you are customizing the settings and
the parking brake is released.2Customized Features P. 129
●Appears if the automatic br ake hold is automatically
canceled while it is in operation.●Immediately depress the brake pedal.
Continuously
variable transmission
models
Manual transmission
models
Continuously variable transmission models
Manual transmission models
Continuously
variable transmission
models
Manual transmission
models
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Instrument Panel
Gauges and Driver Information Interface
Gauges
Gauges include the speedometer, tachometer , fuel gauge, and related indicators.
They are displayed when the ignition switch is in ON
(w*1.
Displays your driving speed in mph or km/h.
Shows the number of engine revolutions per minute.
Displays the amount of fuel left in the fuel tank.
Displays the temperature of the engine coolant.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.
■Speedometer
■Tachometer
■Fuel Gauge
■Temperature Gauge
1 Gauges
Press the (display /information) button
repeatedly until the ic on is shown on the driver
information interface. Press ENTER , then press and
hold it again. The spee dometer reading and the
displayed measurements wi ll switch between mph
and km/h.
1 Fuel Gauge
NOTICE
You should refuel when the reading approaches .
Running out of fuel can cause the engine to misfire,
damaging the cata lytic converter.
The actual amount of remain ing fuel may differ from
the fuel gauge reading.E
1 Temperature Gauge
NOTICE
Driving with the temperat ure gauge pointer in the
upper zone can cause serious engine damage. Pull
safely to the side of th e road and allow engine
temperature to return to normal. 2 Overheating P. 653
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uuInterior Lights/Interior Convenience Items uInterior Convenience Items
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Controls
The accessory power socket can be used wh en the ignition switch is in ACCESSORY
(q or ON (w*1.
Open the cover to use it.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.
■Accessory Power Socket1 Accessory Power Socket
NOTICE
Do not insert an automotive type cigarette lighter
element. This can overheat the power socket.
The accessory power socket is designed to supply
power for 12-volt DC accessories that are rated 180
watts (15 amps) or less.
To prevent battery drain, only use the power socket
with the engine running.
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uuReplacing Light Bulbs uFog Light Bulbs*
Maintenance
1. Remove the clips using a flat-tip
screwdriver, remove th e screw and the bolt,
and pull down the under cover and the
bumper lower.
2. Push the tab to remove the coupler.
3. Rotate the old bulb counter-clockwise to
remove.
4. Insert a new bulb into the fog light
assembly and turn it clockwise.
5. Insert the coupler into the connector of the
bulb.
1 Fog Light Bulbs*
NOTICE
Halogen bulbs get very hot wh en lit. Oil, perspiration,
or a scratch on the glass can cause the bulb to
overheat and shatter.
When replacing a halogen bulb, handle it by its
plastic case, and protect th e glass from contact with
your skin or hard objects. If you touch the glass, clean
it with denatured alc ohol and a clean cloth.
Fog lights are LED type. Ha ve an authorized Honda
dealer inspect and replace the light assembly.
Models with LED fog lights
Screw
Bolt
Clips
2.0 L engine models
Bumper Lower
Under Cover
Tab
CouplerBulbAll models
* Not available on all models
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621
Handling the Unexpected
This chapter explains how to handle unexpected troubles.
ToolsTypes of Tools .................................. 622
If a Tire Goes Flat
Temporarily Repairi ng a Flat Tire....... 623
Changing a Flat Tire ......................... 636
Handling of the jack
How to Set Up the Jack .................... 644
Engine Does Not Start Checking the Engine ........................ 646
Vehicles with temporary tire repair kit
Vehicles with a compact spare tire
Canadian models with temporary tire
repair kit
If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is
Weak ......................................... 647
Emergency Engine Stop ................... 648
Jump Starting .................................... 649
Shift Lever Does Not Move .............. 652
Overheating ...................................... 653
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressu re Indicator Comes
On................................................ 655
If the Charging System Indicator Comes
On ................................................. 655
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes
On or Blinks ................................... 656
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or Blinks ................................... 657
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or
Blinks at the Same Time When the Brake System
Indicator (Amber) Comes On ....................... 658
If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator Comes On......................... 659
If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator
Comes On or Blinks
*...................... 660
Fuses Fuse Locations ................................. 661
Inspecting and Changing Fuses ........ 665
Emergency Towing ........................... 666
When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill
Door ................................................. 667
When You Cannot Open the Hatch.....668Refueling ........................................... 669
* Not available on all models
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uuIf a Tire Goes Flat uTemporarily Repairing a Flat Tire
Handling the Unexpected
4. Plug in the compressor to the accessory
power socket.
u Be careful not to pinch the cord in a
door or window.
5. Start the engine.
u Keep the engine running while injecting
sealant and air.
2 Carbon Monoxide Gas P. 74
6.Turn the selector knob to REPAIR*1,
SEALANT/AIR*2, PRODUIT ANTIFUITE/
AIR*2.
*1: U.S. models
*2: Canadian models
1 Injecting Sealant and Air
NOTICE
Do not operate the temporary tire repair kit
compressor for more than 15 minutes. The
compressor can overheat and become permanently
damaged.
Until the sealant injection is complete, the pressure
shown on the pressure gauge will appear higher than
actual. After the sealant injection is complete the
pressure will drop and then begin to rise again as the
tire is inflated with air. This is normal. To accurately
measure the air pressure usi ng the gauge, turn the air
compressor off only after the sealant injection is
complete.
3WARNING
Running the engine with the vehicle in an
enclosed or even partly enclosed area can
cause a rapid build-up of toxic carbon
monoxide.
Breathing this colorless, odorless gas can
cause unconsciousness and even death.
Only run the engine to power the air
compressor with th e vehicle outdoors.
U.S.
Canada
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Handling the Unexpected
Overheating
How to Handle Overheating
Overheating symptoms are as follows:
•The temperature gauge pointer is at th e mark or the engine suddenly loses
power.
• The Stop Driving When Safe. En gine Temperature Too Hot message appears
on the driver information interface.
• Steam or spray comes out of the engine compartment.
■First thing to do
1. Immediately park the vehicle in a safe place.
2. Turn off all accessories and turn on the hazard warning lights.
u No steam or spray present: Keep the engine running and open the hood.
u Steam or spray is present: Turn off the engine and wait until it subsides.
Then open the hood.
1 How to Handle Overheating
NOTICE
Continuing to drive with the temperature gauge
pointer at the mark may damage the engine.
Continuing to drive with the Stop Driving When
Safe. Engine Temperature Too Hot. message on
the driver information interface may damage the
engine.
3WARNING
Steam and spray from an overheated
engine can seri ously scald you.
Do not open the hood if steam is coming
out.
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