2020 HONDA CIVIC COUPE brake light

Visual Index
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Quick Reference Guide❙Maintenance Under the Hood (P551)
❙Windshield Wipers (P173, 575)
❙Tires (P578, 603)
❙Fog Lights* (P169, 568)
❙Power Door Mirrors (P180)
❙How to Refuel (P537)
❙High-Mount Brake Light (P574)
❙Emergency Trunk Release Lever (P152)
❙Opening/Closing the Trunk (P150)
❙Multi-View Rear Camera (P534)
❙Door Lock/Unlock Control (P139)
❙Side Turn Signal Lights* (P165, 572)
❙Headlights (P166, 566)
❙Front Turn Signal Lights (P165, 570)
❙Parking/Daytime Running Lights (P165, 169, 572)
❙Front Side Marker Lights (P166, 571)
❙Taillight (P574)
❙Back-Up Lights (P573)
❙Brake Lights (P573)
❙Rear Turn Signal Lights (P573)
❙Tail/Rear Side Marker Lights (P573)
❙Trunk Release Button* (P151)
❙License Plate Light (P574)
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Quick Reference Guide
Instrument Panel (P 75)
System Indicators
Malfunction Indicator
Lamp
Low Oil Pressure
Indicator
Charging System
Indicator
Anti-lock Brake System
(ABS ) Indicator
Vehicle Stability
Assist® (VSA®) System
Indicator
Vehicle Stability
Assist® (VSA®) OFF
Indicator
Low Tire Pressure/
TPMS Indicator
*
Electric Power
Steering (EPS) System
Indicator
Seat Belt Reminder
Indicator
System Indicators
Parking Brake and
Brake System
Indicator (Red) Supplemental
Restraint System
Indicator
Tachometer
Speedometer Fuel Gauge Low Fuel Indicator
ECON Mode
Indicator
*
Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators
Parking Brake and
Brake System
Indicator (Amber)
System Indicators
U.S.
Canada
U.S.
Canada Automatic Brake Hold
System Indicator
Automatic Brake Hold
IndicatorU.S.
Canada Temperature Gauge
Lights Indicators
Lights On Indicator
High Beam Indicator
Fog Light Indicator*
Adaptive Cruise
Control (ACC) with
Low Speed Follow
*
Indicator (Amber/
Green)
System Message
Indicator Collision Mitigation
Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM) Indicator
Road Departure
Mitigation (RDM)
Indicator
Lane Keeping Assist
System (LKAS)
Indicator (Amber/
Green)
SPORT Mode
Indicator*
Ambient Meter*/
Shift Up Backlight*
Gauges (P 110)/Driver Information Interface (P 112)/System Indicators (P 76)
Shift Lever Position Indicator
*/Transmission System Indicator*
M (7-speed manual shift mode)
Indicator/Shift Indicator*
Auto High-Beam
Indicator
Immobilizer System
Indicator/Security
System Alarm Indicator
Shift Up Indicator*
Shift Down Indicator*
*
Not available on all models
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Quick Reference Guide
Maintenance (P 541)
Under the Hood (P 551)
● 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 566)
● Inspect all lights regularly.
Wiper Blades (P 575)
● Replace blades if they leave
streaks across the windshield.
Tires (P 578)
● Inspect tires and wheels
regularly.
● Check tire pressures regularly.
● Install snow tires for winter
driving.
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Quick Reference Guide
Why does the brake pedal
pulsate slightly when
applying the brakes?This can occur when the ABS activates and does not indicate a
problem. Apply firm, steady pressure on the brake pedal. Never
pump the brake pedal.
2Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) (P 530)
Why do the doors lock
after I unlocked the doors?If you do not open the doors within 30 seconds, the doors are
relocked automatically for security.
Why does the beeper
sound when I open the
driver’s door?The beeper sounds when:
●The exterior lights are left on.
●The key is left in the ignition switch.
●The power mode is in ACCESSORY.
Why does a beeper sound
when I walk away from the
vehicle after I close the
door?The beeper sounds if you move outside the walk away auto
door lock operating range before the door completely closes.
2Locking the doors and trunk (Walk away auto lock ®) (P 141)
Models without smart entry system
Models with smart entry system
Models with smart entry system
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uuIndicators uDriver Information Interface Wa rning and Information Messages
Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears when the starter system has a problem.●As a temporary measure, press and hold the ENGINE
START/STOP button for up to 15 seconds while pressing
the brake pedal and clutch pedal (manual transmission
only), and manually start the engine.
Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
●Appears as soon as a problem is detected in the
smart entry system or push button starting system.●Appears constantly - Have your vehicle checked by a
dealer.
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears if there is a pr oblem with the headlights.●Appears while driving - The headlights may not be on.
When conditions allow you to drive safely, have your
vehicle checked by a deal er as soon as possible.
Models with smart entry system
U.S.
Canada
Models with LED headlights
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uLight Switches
Controls
Light Switches
Rotating the light switch turns the lights on
and off, regardless of the power mode setting
or position of the ignition switch.
■High beams
Push the lever forward until you hear a click.
■Low beams
When in high beams, pull the lever back to
return to low beams.
■Flashing the high beams
Pull the lever back, and release it.
■Lights off
Turn the lever to OFF either when:
• The shift lever is in
(P*1.
• The parking brake is applied.
To turn the lights on ag ain, turn the lever to
OFF to cancel the lights off mode. Even if you
do not cancel the lights off mode, the lights
come on automatically when:
• The transmission is moved out of
(P*1 and
the parking brake is released.
• The vehicle starts to move.
*1: Continuously variable transmission models
■Manual Operation1Light Switches
If you remove the key from the ignition switch while
the lights are on, a chime sounds when the driver’s
door is opened.
If you leave the power mode in VEHICLE OFF (LOCK)
while the lights are on, a chime sounds when the
driver’s door is opened.
When the lights are on, the lights on indicator in the
instrument pane l will be on.
2 Lights On Indicator P. 86
If you sense that the le vel of the headlights is
abnormal, have the vehicl e inspected by a dealer.
Do not leave the lights on when the engine is off
because it will cause the battery to discharge.
Models without smart entry system
Models with smart entry system
High Beams
Flashing the high beams
Low Beams
Turns on parking lights, side
marker, tail, and rear license
plate lights
Turns on headlights, side
marker, parking lights, tail, and
rear license plate lights
Models without defaul t AUTO position switch
Models with default AUTO position switch
High Beams
Flashing the high beams
Low Beams
Models with default AUTO position switch
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uFog Lights*
Controls
Fog Lights*
When the low beam headlights are on, turn
the fog light switch on to use the fog lights.
Daytime Running Lights
The parking/daytime running lights come on when the following conditions have
been met:
• The ignition switch is in ON
(w*1.
• The headlight switch is off.
• The headlight switch is in AUTO.
• The parking brake is released.
The lights remain on even if you set th e parking brake. Turning off the ignition
switch or setting the power mode to VEHI CLE OFF will turn off the daytime running
lights.
The daytime running lights are off once the h eadlight switch is turned on, or when
the headlight switch is in AUTO and it is getting darker outside.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.
Fog Light Switch
Models without default AUTO position switch
Models with default AUTO position switch
All models
* Not available on all models
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uuBefore Driving uDriving Preparation
Driving
• Store or secure all items on board properly.
u Carrying too much cargo, or improperly storing it, can affect your vehicle’s
handling, stability, sto pping distance, and tires, and make it unsafe.
2Maximum Load Limit P. 429
•Do not pile items higher than the seat height.
u They can block your view and may be thrown forward in the event of sudden
braking.
• Do not place anything in the front seat footwells. Make sure to secure the floor
mat.
u An object or unsecured floor mat can in terfere with your brake and accelerator
pedal operation while driving.
• If you have any animals on board, do not let them move around in the vehicle.
u They may interfere with driv ing and a crash could occur.
• Securely close and lock both doors and the trunk.
2 Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside P. 146
•Adjust your seating position properly.
u Adjust the front head restraint*1, too.
2 Adjusting the Seats P. 181
2 Adjusting the Front Head Restraints P. 187
•Adjust the mirrors and steering wheel properly.
u Adjust them while sitting in the proper driving position.
2 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 178
2 Adjusting the Steering Wheel P. 177
*1: Models without SPORT mode
■Interior Checks1 Interior Checks
The headlight aim is set by the factory, and does not
need to be adjusted. Howeve r, if you regularly carry
heavy items in the trunk, have the aiming readjusted
at a dealer or by a qualified technician.
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