2020 HONDA CIVIC COUPE emergency towing

Contents
Child Safety P. 60Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 73Safety Labels P. 74
Opening and Closing the Trunk P. 150 Security System P. 153 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 156
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 160 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 178
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience It ems P. 190 Climate Control System P. 202
Audio Error Messages P. 307General Information on the Audio System P. 310
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® P. 365, 391
When Driving P. 432 Honda Sensing® P. 465 Braking P. 524
Refueling P. 536 Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions P. 539 Turbo Engine Vehicle* P. 540
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 551 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 566
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 578 Battery P. 588 Remote Transmitter Care P. 590
Cleaning P. 593 Accessories and Modifications P. 598
Handling of the Jack P. 622 Engine Does Not Start P. 623 Jump Starting P. 626
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 632 Fuses P. 638 Emergency Towing P. 642
When You Cannot Open the Trunk P. 644 Refueling P. 645
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 653 Reporting Safety Defects P. 654
Authorized Manuals P. 659 Customer Service Information P. 660
Quick Reference GuideP. 4
Safe DrivingP. 33
Instrument PanelP. 75
ControlsP. 133
FeaturesP. 211
DrivingP. 425
MaintenanceP. 541
Handling the UnexpectedP. 601
InformationP. 647
IndexP. 661
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Quick Reference Guide
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Handling the Unexpected (P 601)
Flat Tire (P 603, 610)
● Park in a safe location and replace the
flat tire with the compact spare tire
* in
the trunk, or repair the flat tire using the
tire repair kit
*.
Indicators Come On
(P 632)
● Identify the indica tor and consult the
owner's manual.
Engine Won’t Start
(P 623)
● If the battery is dead, jump start using a
booster battery.
Blown Fuse (P 638)
● Check for a blown fuse if an electrical
device does not operate.
Overheating (P 630)
● 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 642)
●Call a professional towing service if you
need to tow your vehicle.
* Not available on all models
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Driving
Towing a Trailer
Your vehicle is not designed to tow a trailer. Attempting to do so can void your
warranties.
Towing Your Vehicle
Your vehicle is not designed to be towed behind a motor home. If your vehicle needs
to be towed in an emergency, refer to the emergency towing information.
2Emergency Towing P. 642
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Handling the Unexpected
This chapter explains how to handle unexpected troubles.
ToolsTypes of Tools .................................. 602
If a Tire Goes Flat Changing a Flat Tire
*....................... 603
Temporarily Repair ing a Flat Tire*..... 610
Handling of the Jack ......................... 622
Engine Does Not Start Checking the Engine ........................ 623
If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak .. 624Emergency Engine Stop ................... 625
Jump Starting .................................... 626
Shift Lever Does Not Move .............. 629
Overheating How to Handle Overheating ............. 630 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes
On ............................................. 632
If the Charging System Indicator Comes
On ................................................. 632
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes
On or Blinks ................................... 633
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or Blinks ................................... 634
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or Blinks at the Same Time When the
Brake System Indicator (Amber) Comes
On ................................................. 635 If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System
Indicator Comes On ....................... 636
If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or Blinks ....................... 637
Fuses Fuse Locations ................................. 638
Inspecting and Changing Fuses ........ 641
Emergency Towing ........................... 642
When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door ................................................. 643
When You Cannot Open the Trunk.....644
Refueling ........................................... 645
* Not available on all models
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uuIf a Tire Goes Flat uTemporarily Repairing a Flat Tire*
Handling the Unexpected
6. If the air pressure is
• Less than 25 psi (175 kPa):
Do not add air or continue driving. The leak is too severe. Call for help and have
your vehicle towed.
2 Emergency Towing P. 642
•Front: 33 psi (225 kPa)/rear: 32 psi (220 kPa) or more:
Continue driving for another 10 minutes or until you reach the nearest service
station, whichever is sooner. Do not exce ed 50 mph (80 km/h). If you have not
reached a service station, stop and check the tire pressure.
u If the air pressure does not go down after the 10 minute dr iving, you do not
need to check the pressure any more.
• Greater than 25 psi (175 kPa), but less than front: 33 psi (225 kPa)/rear: 32
psi (220 kPa):
Turn the air compressor on to inflate the ti re until the tire pressure reaches front:
33 psi (225 kPa)/rear: 32 psi (220 kPa).
2 Inflating an Under-inflated Tire P. 619
Then drive carefully for 10 more minute s or until you reach the nearest service
station, whichever is sooner. Do not exce ed 50 mph (80 km/h). If you have not
reached a service station, stop and check the tire pressure.
u You should repeat this procedure as long as the air pressure is within this range.
7. Unplug the kit from the accessory power
socket.
8. Unscrew the sealant/air hose from the tire
valve stem. Reinstall the valve cap.
9. Press the pressure relief button until the
gauge returns to 0 psi (0 kPa).
10. Repackage and properly stow the kit.
Pressure Relief Button
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Handling the Unexpected
Engine Does Not Start
Checking the Engine
If the engine does not start, check the starter.
Starter conditionChecklist
Starter doesn’t turn or turns
over slowly.
The battery may be dead. Check
each of the items on the right and
respond accordingly.
If a message To Start, Hold Remote Near Start Button appears on the driver information
interface, or you hear beeping when you push the ENGINE START/STOP button.
2If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak P. 624
uMake sure the smart entry remote is in its operating range.2 ENGINE START/STOP Button Operating Range P. 161
Check the brightness of the interior lights.
Turn on the interior lights and check the brightness.
●If the interior lights are dim or do not come on at all2 Battery P. 588●If the interior lights come on normally2 Fuses P. 638
The starter turns over normally
but the engine doesn’t start.
There may be a problem with the
fuse. Check each of the items on
the right and respond accordingly. Review the engine start procedure.
Follow its instructions, and try
to start the engine again.
2 Starting the Engine P. 432, 435
Check the immobilizer system indicator.
When the immobilizer system indicator is blinking, the engine cannot be started.
2Immobilizer System P. 153
Check the fuel level.
There should be enough fuel in the tank.
2 Fuel Gauge P. 110
Check the fuse.
Check all fuses, or have the vehicle checked by a dealer.
2Inspecting and Changing Fuses P. 641
If the problem continues:2Emergency Towing P. 642
1Checking the Engine
If you must start the vehi cle immediately, use an
assisting vehicle or booster battery to jump start it.
2 Jump Starting P. 626
Models with smart entry system
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Handling the Unexpected
Emergency Towing
Call a professional towing service if you need to tow your vehicle.
■Flat bed equipment
The operator loads your vehicle on the back of a truck.
This is the best way to transport your vehicle.
■Wheel lift equipment
The tow truck uses two pivoti ng arms that go under the front tires and lift them off
the ground. The rear tires remain on the ground. This is an acceptable way to
tow your vehicle.
1 Emergency Towing
NOTICE
Trying to lift or tow your vehicle by the bumpers will
cause serious damage. The bumpers are not designed
to support the vehicle’s weight.
NOTICE
Improper towing such as towing behind a
motorhome or other motor vehicle can damage the
transmission.
Never tow your vehicle with just a rope or chain.
It is very dangerous since ropes or chains may shift
from side to side or break.
Make sure the parking brake is released. If you
cannot release the parking brake, your vehicle must
be transported by the flat bed equipment.
2 Parking Brake P. 524
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Index
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)........ 49
Switches
(Around the Steering Wheel) ......... 4, 5, 160
System Message Indicator .......................... 86
T
Tachometer............................................... 110
Temperature Gauge ..................................................... 110
Outside Temperature Display ................... 117
Temperature Sensor ................................. 117
Temporary Repair Kit (TRK) ..................... 610
Time (Setting) ........................................... 134
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ...................................................... 457
Indicator ............................................ 85, 637
Tires ........................................................... 578
Air Pressure ............................. 579, 649, 651
Checking and Maintaining ....................... 578
Inspection ................................................ 578
Labeling................................................... 579
Puncture (Flat Tire) ................................... 603
Regulations.............................................. 581
Rotation .................................................. 585
Spare Tire ................................ 603, 649, 651
Summer................................................... 587
Temporary Repair Kit (TRK) ...................... 610
Tire Chains .............................................. 586
Wear Indicators ....................................... 583
Winter ..................................................... 586 Tools
.......................................................... 602
Towing Your Vehicle ................................ 431
Emergency .............................................. 642
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) ........ 457
Indicator............................................ 85, 637
Transmission ..................... 441, 442, 444, 448
Continuously Variable
Transmission.......................... 441, 442, 444
Fluid ........................................................ 563
Manual ................................................... 448
Shift Lever Position Indicator...... 80, 443, 445
TRIP Knob ................................................. 115
Trip Meter ................................................. 115
TRK (Temporary Repair Kit) ..................... 610
Troubleshooting ....................................... 601
Blown Fuse...................................... 638, 639
Brake Pedal Vibrates .................................. 29
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door.......... 29
Emergency Towing .................................. 642
Engine Won’t Start .................................. 623
Noise When Braking .................................. 30
Overheating ............................................ 630
Puncture/Flat Tire .................................... 603
Shift Lever Won’t Move ........................... 629
Warning Indicators .................................... 76
Trunk ......................................................... 150
Lid........................................................... 150
Light Bulb........................................ 648, 650
Release Lever........................................... 644
Unable to Open....................................... 644 Turbo Engine Vehicle
.............................. 540
Turbo Meter ............................................. 117
Turn Signals .............................................. 165
Indicators (Instru ment Panel) ..................... 86
U
Unlocking the Doors ................................ 139
Unlocking the Door s from the Inside..... 146
USB Adapter Cable .................................. 212
USB Flash Drives ....................... 231, 287, 311
USB Port(s) ................................................ 213
Using the Smart Entr y with Push Button
Start System ............................................ 139
V
Vanity Mirrors .............................................. 7
Vehicle Identification Number ................ 652
Vehicle Stability Assist ® (VSA ®) ............... 454
Off Button .............................................. 455
Off Indicator ............................................. 83
System Indicator ....................................... 83
Viscosity (Oil) ............................ 554, 649, 651
Voice Control Operation ......................... 262
Audio Commands ................................... 264
Climate Control Commands.................... 265
General Commands ................................ 265
Music Search Commands ........................ 265
On Screen Commands ............................ 265
Phone Commands .................................. 264
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