2019 HONDA CIVIC HATCHBACK hood release

Visual Index
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Quick Reference Guide
❙Door Mirror Controls (P188)
❙Passenger’s Front Airbag
(P49)
❙Glove Box (P199)
❙Rearview Mirror (P187)
❙Hood Release Handle (P569)
❙Power Door Lock Master Switch (P156)
❙Power Window Switches (P165)
❙Interior Fuse Box (P663)
❙Driver’s Front Airbag (P49)
❙Shift Lever
Continuously Variable
Transmission
(P455, 457)
Manual Transmission (P462)
❙Electric Parking Brake Switch (P528)
❙USB Port* (P223)
❙Wireless Charger* (P205)
❙Automatic Brake Hold
Button
(P532)
❙ECON Button* (P466)
❙Drive Mode Switch* (P467)
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Visual Index
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Quick Reference Guide❙Maintenance Under the Hood (P567)
❙Windshield Wipers (P181, 592)
❙Tires (P597, 623)
❙Fog Lights* (P177, 584)
❙Power Door Mirrors (P188)
❙How to Refuel (P551)
❙High-Mount Brake Light (P591)
❙Opening/Closing the Hatch (P158)
❙Multi-View Rear Camera (P548)
❙Door Lock/Unlock Control (P145)
❙Side Turn Signal Lights* (P174, 589)
❙Headlights (P174, 582)
❙Front Turn Signal Lights (P174, 586)
❙Parking/Daytime Running Lights (P174, 589)
❙Front Side Marker Lights (P587)
❙Taillights (P591)
❙Back-Up Lights (P590)
❙Brake Lights (P590)
❙Rear Turn Signal Lights (P590)
❙Taillights/Rear Side Marker Lights (P591)
❙Rear Wiper (P183, 595)
❙Hatch Release Button (P159)
❙License Plate Light (P591)
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Quick Reference Guide
Maintenance (P 557)
Under the Hood (P 567)
● Check engine oil, engine coolant, and windshield washer
fluid. Add when necessary.
● Check brake/clutch
* fluid.
● Check the battery condition monthly.
aPull the hood release handle under the corner of the
dashboard.
bLocate the hood latch lever, pull it up, and then raise the
hood. Once you have raised the hood slightly, you can
release the lever.
cWhen finished, close the hood and make sure it is firmly
locked in place.
Lights (P 582)
● Inspect all lights regularly.
Wiper Blades (P 592)
● Replace blades if they leave streaks
across the windshield.
Tires (P 597)
● Inspect tires and wheels regularly.
● Check tire pressures regularly.
● Install snow tires for winter driving.
Handling Summer Only tires and Ultra
High Performance (UHP) tires in low
ambient temperatures. 2 Cold Weather Driving (P607)
2.0 L engine models
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uuSecurity System uSecurity System Alarm
Controls
■Setting the security system alarm
The security system alarm automatically sets when the following conditions have
been met:
• The ignition switch is in LOCK
(0*1, and the key has been removed from the
ignition switch.
• The hood is closed.
• All doors and the hatch are locked from outside with the key, remote transmitter,
or smart entry system
*.
■When the security system alarm sets
The security system alarm in dicator in the instrument panel blinks and the blinking
interval changes after about 15 seconds.
■To cancel the security system alarm
The security system alarm is canceled when the vehicle is unlocked using the remote
transmitter or smart entry system
*, or when the ignition sw itch is turned to ON (w*1.
The security system alarm indica tor goes off at the same time.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.
1 Security System Alarm
Do not set the security system alarm when someone
is in the vehicle or a window is open. The system can
accidentally activate when:
•Unlocking the door with the lock tab.•Opening the hood with the hood release.
•Taking the transmission out of ( P.
If the battery goes dead after you have set the
security system alarm, the security alarm may go off
once the battery is re charged or replaced.
If this occurs, deactivate the security system alarm by
unlocking a door using the key, remote transmitter or
smart entry system
*.
Continuously variable transmission models
* Not available on all models
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uuAdjusting the Seats uHead Restraints
Controls
Head Restraints
Your vehicle is equipped with head restraints in all seating positions.
Front head restraints are most effective for
protection against whiplash and other rear-
impact crash injuries when the center of the
back of the occupant’s head rests against the
center of the restraint. The tops of the
occupant’s ears should be level with the
center height of the restraint.
To raise the head restraint:
Pull it upward.
To lower the head restraint:
Push it down while pressing the release
button.
■Adjusting the Front Head Restraints Positions
1.5 L engine models
1Adjusting the Front Head Restraints Positions
In order for the head restraint system to work
properly:
•Do not hang any items on the head restraints, or
from the restraint legs.
•Do not place any objects between an occupant and
the seat-back.
•Install each restraint in its proper location.
3WARNING
Improperly positioning head restraints
reduces their effectiveness and increases
the likelihood of serious injury in a crash.
Make sure head restraints are in place and
positioned properly before driving.
Position head in the center
of the head restraint.
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uuMaintenance Under the Hood uOpening the Hood
Maintenance
Opening the Hood
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface, and set
the parking brake.
2. Pull the hood release handle under the
driver’s side lower corner of the dashboard.
u The hood will pop up slightly.
3. Pull up the hood latch lever (located under
the front edge of the hood to the center)
and raise the hood. Once you have raised
the hood slightly, you can release the lever.
4. Remove the support rod from the clamp
using the grip. Mount the support rod in
the hood.
When closing, remove the support rod, and
stow it in the clamp, then gently lower the
hood. Remove your hand at a height of
approximately 12 inches (30 cm) and let the
hood close.1 Opening the Hood
NOTICE
Do not open the hood when the wiper arms are
raised. The hood will strike the wipers, resulting in
possible damage to the hood and/or the wipers.
NOTICE
Do not press the engine cover* forcibly. This may
damage the engine cover and component parts.
When closing the hood, check that the hood is
securely latched.
If the hood latch lever moves stiffly, or if you can
open the hood without lifti ng the lever, the latch
mechanism should be cl eaned and lubricated.
3WARNING
The hood support rod can become very hot
due to heat from the engine.
To ensure against po ssible burns, do not
handle the metal section of the rod: Use
the foam grip instead.
Hood Release Handle
Pull
Lever
Support Rod
Grip
Clamp
* Not available on all models
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