2020 HONDA CIVIC COUPE warning

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Handling the Unexpected
Jump Starting
Jump Starting Procedure
Turn off the power to electric devices, such as audio and lights. Turn off the engine,
then open the hood. 1.Connect the first jump er cable to your
vehicle’s battery + terminal.
2. Connect the other end of the first jumper
cable to the booster battery + terminal.
u Use a 12-volt booster battery only.
u When using an automotive battery
charger to boost your 12-volt battery,
select a lower charging voltage than 15-
volt. Check the charger manual for the
proper setting.
3. Connect the second jumper cable to the
booster battery - terminal.
■Jump Starting Procedure1Jump Starting
Securely attach the jumper cables clips so that they
do not come off when the e ngine vibrates. Also be
careful not to tangle the ju mper cables or allow the
cable ends to touch each other while attaching or
detaching the jumper cables.
3WARNING
A battery can explode if you do not follow
the correct procedure, seriously injuring
anyone nearby.
Keep all sparks, open flames, and smoking
materials away from the battery.
Booster Battery
1.5 L engine models
2.0 L engine models
Booster Battery
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Handling the Unexpected
Overheating
How to Handle Overheating
Overheating symptoms are as follows:
•The temperature gauge pointer is at the mark or the engine suddenly loses
power.
• 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.
3WARNING
Steam and spray from an overheated
engine can seriously scald you.
Do not open the hood if steam is coming
out.
H
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uuOverheating uHow to Handle Overheating
Handling the Unexpected
■Next thing to do
1.Check that the cooling fan is operating and
stop the engine once the temperature
gauge pointer comes down.
u If the cooling fan is not operating,
immediately stop the engine.
2. Once the engine has cooled down, inspect
the coolant level and check the cooling
system components for leaks.
u If the coolant level in the reserve tank is
low, or no coolant in the tank, check that
the radiator is cool. Cover the reserve
tank cap with a heavy cloth and open the
cap. Add coolant until it reaches the
MAX mark, and put the cap back on.
■Last thing to do
Once the engine has cooled sufficiently, restart it and check the temperature gauge.
If the temperature gauge pointer has gone down, resume driving. If it has not gone
down, contact a dealer for repairs.
1 How to Handle Overheating
If the coolant is leaking, contact a dealer for repairs.
Use water as an emergen cy/temporary measure only.
Have a dealer flush the system with proper antifreeze
as soon as possible.
3WARNING
Removing the reserve tank cap while the
engine is hot can cause the coolant to spray
out, seriously scalding you.
Always let the engine and radiator cool
down before removing the reserve tank
cap.
MAX
Reserve TankMIN
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Handling the Unexpected
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On
■Reasons for the indicator to come on
Comes on when the engine oil pressure is low.
■What to do as soon as the indicator comes on
1. Immediately park the vehicle on level ground in a safe place.
2. If necessary, turn the ha zard warning lights on.
■What to do after parking the vehicle
1. Stop the engine and let it sit for approximately three minutes.
2. Open the hood and check the oil level.
u Add oil as necessary.
2 Oil Check P. 555
3.Start the engine and check th e low oil pressure indicator.
u The indicator goes off: Start driving again.
u The indicator does not go off with in 10 seconds: Immediately stop
the engine and contact a dealer for repairs.
If the Charging System Indicator Comes On
■Reasons for the indicator to come on
Comes on when the battery is not being charged.
■What to do when the indicator comes on
Turn off the climate con trol system, rear defogger, and other electrical
systems, and immediately contact a dealer for repairs.
1 If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On
NOTICE
Running the engine with low oil pressure can cause
serious mechanical damage almost immediately.
1If the Charging System Indicator Comes On
If you need to stop temporarily, do not turn off the
engine. Restarting the engi ne may rapidly discharge
the battery.
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Handling the Unexpected
Refueling
Refueling From a Portable Fuel Container
If you have run out of fuel and need to refuel your vehicle from a portable fuel
container, use the funnel provided with your vehicle.
1.Turn off the engine.
2. Press on the edge of the fuel fill door to
make it pop up slightly.
u The fuel fill door opens.
3. Take the funnel out of the tool case in the
trunk.
2 Types of Tools P. 602
4.Place the end of the funnel on the lower
part of filler opening, then insert it slowly
and fully.
u Make sure that the end of the funnel
goes down along with the filler pipe.
5. Fill the tank with fuel from the portable fuel
container.
u Pour fuel carefully so you do not spill any.
6. Remove the funnel from the filler neck.
u Wipe up any fuel from the funnel before
storing it.
7. Shut the fuel fill door by hand.
1Refueling From a Portable Fuel Container
NOTICE
Do not insert the nozzle of a portable fuel container
or any funnel other than the one provided with your
vehicle. Doing so can damage the fuel system.
Do not try to pry open or push open the sealed fuel
tank with foreign objects. This can damage the fuel
system and its seal.
Make sure the fuel in the portable fuel container is
gasoline before you refuel.
3WARNING
Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive.
You can be burned or seriously injured
when handling fuel.
• Stop the engine, and keep heat, sparks,
and flame away.
• Handle fuel only outdoors.
• Wipe up spills immediately.
Funnel
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Index
Shifting ........................................... 442, 444
Controls .................................................... 133
Coolant (Engine) ...................................... 561
Adding the Coolant ................................ 562
Overheating ............................................ 630
Creeping (Continuously Variable Transmission) .......................................... 441
Cup Holders .............................................. 194
Customer Service Information ................ 660
Customized Features ............... 123, 328, 335
D
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 169
Dead Battery ............................................ 626
Defaulting All the Settings ...................... 361
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ................................................. 206
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ............... 653
Dimming Headlights .............................................. 166
Rearview Mirror ...................................... 178
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................ 555
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) ............. 165
Display Setup .................................... 225, 260
Display/Information Button ............ 113, 238
Door Mirrors ............................................. 180
Doors ........................................................ 136
Auto Door Locking.................................. 149
Auto Door Unlocking .............................. 149
Door Open Message ........................... 37, 94 Keys ........................................................ 136
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the
Inside..................................................... 146
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside.................................................. 139
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 581
Driver Information Interface ................... 112
Warning and Information Messages .......... 94
Driving ....................................................... 425
Braking .................................................... 524
Continuously Variable Transmission ......... 441
Shifting Gear ........................................... 448
Shifting Position .............................. 442, 444
Starting the Engine .......................... 432, 435
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 592
E
Eco Assist® System ........................................ 9
ECON Button ............................................. 452
Elapsed Time ............................................. 116
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator ............................................ 84, 636
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 454
Emergency ................................................ 642
Emergency Engine Stop ........................... 625
Emergency Trunk Opener ................ 152, 644
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ....... 655
Engine Coolant ................................................... 561
Jump Starting .......................................... 626 Oil ........................................................... 554
Starting ........................................... 432, 435
Switch Buzzer.......................................... 160
Engine Coolant ......................................... 561
Adding the Coolant................................. 562
Overheating ............................................ 630
Temperature Gauge ................................ 110
Engine Oil ................................................. 554
Adding .................................................... 557
Checking................................................. 555
Displaying Maintenance Minder Information ........................................... 546
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 79, 632
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 554
ENGINE START/STOP Button .................... 161
EPS (Electric Power Steering) System ...... 636
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) .. 73
Exterior Care (Cleaning) ........................... 595
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 180
F
Features.................................................... 211
Filters
Dust and Pollen ....................................... 592
Oil ........................................................... 558
Flat Tire ..................................................... 603
Floor Mats ................................................. 594
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Index
FluidsBrake/Clutch ............................................ 564
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) ..................................................... 563
Engine Coolant ........................................ 561
Manual Transmission ............................... 563
Windshield Washer .................................. 565
FM/AM Radio .................................... 226, 266
Fog Light Indicator ..................................... 86
Folding Down the Rear Seats ................... 185
Foot Brake ................................................. 526
Front Airbags (SRS) ..................................... 49
Front Head Restraints ............................... 187
Front Seats ................................................ 181
Adjusting ................................................. 182
Front Sensor Camera ................................ 521
Fuel ...................................................... 24, 536
Economy ................................................. 539
Gauge ..................................................... 110
Instant Fuel Economy ............................... 117
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 82
Range ...................................................... 116
Recommendation .................................... 536
Refueling ......................................... 536, 645
Fuel Economy ............................................ 539
Fuel Fill Door ............................... 24, 537, 643
Fuses .......................................................... 638
Inspecting and Changing ......................... 641
Locations ......................................... 638, 639G
Gasoline (Fuel)
Economy ................................................. 539
Gauge ..................................................... 110
Information ............................................. 536
Instant Fuel Economy .............................. 117
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 82
Refueling......................................... 536, 645
Gauges ...................................................... 110
Gear Shift Lever Positions Manual Transmission ............................... 448
Glass (care) ........................................ 593, 596
Glove Box .................................................. 192
G-Meter ..................................................... 119
H
Halogen Bulbs .................................. 566, 569
Handling of the Jack ................................ 622
Handling the Unexpected ........................ 601
HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) ....................... 365, 391
Automatic Import of Cellular Phonebook and Call History .................................... 380, 404
Automatic Transferring............................ 377
Displaying Messages................................ 418
HFL Buttons..................................... 365, 391
HFL Menus ...................................... 367, 394
HFL Status Display ........................... 366, 393
In Case of Emergency .............................. 422
Limitations for Manual Operation .... 366, 393
Making a Call .................................. 385, 412 Options During a Call...................... 390, 415
Phone Setup ................................... 371, 399
Phonebook Phonetic M
odification........... 408
Receiving a Call............................... 389, 415
Receiving a Text/E-mail Message ............. 416
Ring Tone ....................................... 378, 403
Selecting a Mail Account......................... 417
Speed Dial ...................................... 381, 405
To Set Up Text/E-mail Message Options .. 402
Hazard Warning Button .............................. 4
HD Radio
TM............................................... 267
Headlights ................................................ 166
Aiming.................................................... 566
Auto High-Beam ..................................... 170
Automatic Operation .............................. 167
Dimming......................................... 166, 169
Operating ............................................... 166
Heaters (Seat) ........................................... 201
HFL (HandsFreeLink ®) ...................... 365, 391
High Beam Indicator .................................. 86
Hill Start Assist System ..................... 434, 439
HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver ........... 362
Honda App License Agreement .............. 312
Honda Sensing ®................................. 25, 465
HondaLink ®.............................................. 292
I
Identification Numbers
Vehicle Identification............................... 652
Ignition Switch ......................................... 160
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Index
Illumination ControlKnob ...................................................... 176
Immobilizer System .................................. 153
Indicator ............................................. 87, 88
Indicators .................................................... 76
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC).......... 90, 495
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow .................................. 90, 479
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................... 82
Auto High-Beam ....................................... 82
Automatic Brake Hold ....................... 78, 527
Automatic Brake Hold System ........... 78, 527
Charging System............................... 79, 632
Collision Mitigati on Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM) .......................................... 92, 93
ECON Mode ..................................... 88, 452
Electric Power Steering (EPS)
System ............................................ 84, 636
Fog Light .................................................. 86
High Beam ................................................ 86
Immobilizer System ............................. 87, 88
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) ... 91, 511
Lights On .................................................. 86
Low Fuel ................................................... 82
Low Oil Pressure ............................... 79, 632
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS .... 85, 457, 461, 637
M (7-speed manual shift mode) Indicator/Shift ................................. 80, 445
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 79, 633
Parking Brake and Brake System (Amber) .................................... 77, 78, 635 Parking Brake and Brake System
(Red)........................................ 76, 634, 635
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) ........ 88, 89
Seat Belt Reminder .............................. 40, 81
Security System Alarm ............................... 88
Shift Down ........................................ 80, 449
Shift Lever Position .................... 80, 443, 445
Shift Up ............................................. 80, 449
SPORT Mode ..................................... 84, 451
Supplemental Restraint System ............ 57, 82
System Message ........................................ 86
Transmission System .................................. 80
Turn Signal and Haza rd Warning ............... 86
Vehicle Stability Assist ® (VSA ®) OFF .... 83, 455
Vehicle Stability Assist ® (VSA ®)
System............................................. 83, 454
Information ............................................... 647
Instant Fuel Economy ............................... 117
Instrument Panel ........................................ 75
Brightness Control ................................... 176
Interior Lights ........................................... 190
Interior Rearview Mirror .......................... 178
iPod ................................................... 228, 278
J
Jack (Wheel Nut Wrench) ........................ 606
Jump Starting ........................................... 626
K
Key Number Tag ....................................... 137
Keys ........................................................... 136
Number Tag ............................................ 137
Remote Transmitter ................................. 143
Types and Functions ................................ 136
Won’t Turn ............................................... 28
Kickdown (Continuously Variable
Transmission) .......................................... 441
L
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) ......... 509
LaneWatchTM............................................ 463
LATCH (Child Seats) .................................... 65
Lights ................................................. 166, 566
Auto High-Beam ..................................... 170
Automatic ............................................... 167
Bulb Replacement ................................... 566
Daytime Running Lights........................... 169
Fog Lights ............................................... 169
High Beam Indicator .................................. 86
Interior .................................................... 190
Light Switches ......................................... 166
Lights On Indicator .................................... 86
Turn Signals ............................................ 165
Limited Slip Differential (LSD) ................. 456
Load Limits ................................................ 429
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