2020 HONDA CIVIC HATCHBACK maintenance

Event Data Recorders
This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR).
The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near
crash-like situations, such as an air bag deployment or hitting a
road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding how a vehicle’s
systems performed. The EDR is designed to record data related
to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of
time, typically 30 seconds or le ss. The EDR in this vehicle is
designed to record such data as:
• How various systems in your vehicle were operating;
• Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were
buckled/fastened;
3WARNING
California Proposition 65 Warning
Operating, servicing and maintaining a
passenger vehicle or off-highway motor
vehicle can expose you to chemicals including
engine exhaust, carbon monoxide,
phthalates, and lead, which are known to the
State of California to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive harm. To
minimize exposure, avoid breathing exhaust,
do not idle the engine except as necessary,
service your vehicle in a well-ventilated area
and wear gloves or wash your hands
frequently when servicing your vehicle. For
more information go to
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/passenger-vehicle.
• How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator
and/or brake pedal; and,
• How fast the vehicle was traveling.
These data can help provide a better understanding of the
circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur. NOTE: EDR data
are recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situation
occurs; no data are recorded by the EDR under normal driving
conditions and no personal data (e.g., name, gender, age, and
crash location) are recorded. Howeve r, other parties, such as law
enforcement, could co mbine the EDR data with the type of
personally identifying data rout inely acquired during a crash
investigation.
To read data recorded by an ED R, special equipment is required,
and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the
vehicle manufacturer, other parties, such as law enforcement, that
have the special equipment, can re ad the information if they have
access to the vehicle or the EDR.
The data belongs to the vehicle ow ner and may not be accessed by
anyone else except as legally requir ed or with the permission of the
vehicle owner.
Service Diagnostic Recorders
This vehicle is equipped with se rvice-related devices that record
information about powertrain perfo rmance. The data can be used
to verify emissions law requirem ents and/or help technicians
diagnose and solve service problems. It may also be combined with
data from other sources for res earch purposes, but it remains
confidential. Some diagnostic and maintenance information is
uploaded to Honda upon vehicle start up.
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Contents
This owner’s manual should be considered a permanent part of the
vehicle and should remain with the vehicle when it is sold.
This owner’s manual covers all models of your vehicle. You may find
descriptions of equipment and features that are not on your
particular model.
Images throughout this owner’s manu al (including the front cover)
represent features and equipment that are available on some, but
not all, models. Your particular mo del may not have some of these
features.
This owner’s manual is for vehicles sold in the United States and
Canada.
The information and specifications in cluded in this publication were
in effect at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change specifications
or design at any time without notice and without incurring any
obligation.2 Safe Driving P. 33
For Safe Driving P. 34 Seat Belts P. 38 Airbags P. 46
2Instrument Panel P. 77
Indicators P. 78 Gauges and Driver Information Interface P. 118
2Controls P. 139
Clock P. 140 Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 141
Moonroof* P. 166
Adjusting the Seats P. 189
2 Features P. 221
Audio System P. 222 Audio System Basic Operation P. 229, 247
Customized Features P. 339, 346 HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver*P. 376
2 Driving P. 439
Before Driving P. 440 Towing a Trailer P. 446
Parking Your Vehicle P. 554 Multi-View Rear Camera P. 556
2Maintenance P. 565
Before Performing Maintenance P. 566 Maintenance MinderTM P. 569
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 600
Climate Control System Maintenance P. 620
2Handling the Unexpected P. 629
Tools P. 630 If a Tire Goes Flat P. 631
Shift Lever Does Not Move P. 661 Overheating P. 662
When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door P. 676
2 Information P. 679
Specifications P. 680 Identification Numbers P. 682
Emissions Testing P. 685 Warranty Coverages P. 688
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Contents
Child Safety P. 60Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 74Safety Labels P. 75
Hatch P. 156 Security System P. 159 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 163
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 167 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 186
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience It ems P. 197 Climate Control System P. 213
Audio Error Messages P. 316General Information on the Audio System P. 320
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® P. 379, 406
When Driving P. 447 Honda Sensing®P. 484 Braking P. 545
Refueling P. 558 Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions P. 562 Turbo Engine Vehicle P. 563
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 575 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 590
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 605 Battery P. 616 Remote Transmitter Care P. 618
Cleaning P. 621 Accessories and Modifications P. 627
Handling of the jack* P. 652Engine Does Not Start P. 655 Jump Starting P. 658
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 664 Fuses P. 670 Emergency Towing P. 675
When You Cannot Open the Hatch P. 677 Refueling P. 678
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 683 Reporting Safety Defects P. 684
Authorized Manuals P. 690 Customer Service Information P. 691
Quick Reference GuideP. 4
Safe DrivingP. 33
Instrument PanelP. 77
ControlsP. 139
FeaturesP. 221
DrivingP. 439
MaintenanceP. 565
Handling the UnexpectedP. 629
InformationP. 679
IndexP. 693
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Visual Index
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Quick Reference Guide❚Maintenance Under the Hood (P575)
❚Windshield Wipers (P180, 600)
❚Tires (P605, 631)
❚Fog Lights* (P176, 592)
❚Power Door Mirrors (P188)
❚How to Refuel (P560)
❚High-Mount Brake Light (P599)
❚Opening/Closing the Hatch (P156)
❚Multi-View Rear Camera (P556)
❚Door Lock/Unlock Control (P143)
❚Side Turn Signal Lights* (P172, 597)
❚Headlights (P173, 590)
❚Front Turn Signal Lights (P172, 594)
❚Parking/Daytime Running Lights (P172, 597)
❚Front Side Marker Lights (P595)
❚Taillights (P599)
❚Back-Up Lights (P598)
❚Brake Lights (P598)
❚Rear Turn Signal Lights (P598)
❚Taillights/Rear Side Marker Lights (P599)
❚Rear Wiper (P182, 603)
❚Hatch Release Button (P157)
❚License Plate Light (P599)
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Quick Reference Guide
Maintenance (P 565)
Under the Hood (P 575)
●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 590)
●Inspect all lights regularly.
Wiper Blades (P 600)
●Replace blades if they leave streaks
across the windshield.
Tires (P 605)
●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 (P615)
2.0 L engine models
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uuFor Safe Driving uImportant Safety Precautions
Safe Driving
■Pay appropriate attention to the task of driving safely
Engaging in cell phone conversation or other activities that keep you from paying
close attention to the road, other vehicles , and pedestrians could lead to a crash.
Remember, situations can change quickly, and only you can decide when it is safe to
divert some attention away from driving.
■Control your speed
Excessive speed is a major factor in crash injuries and deaths. Generally, the higher
the speed, the greater the risk, but serious injuries can also occur at lower speeds.
Never drive faster than is safe for current conditions, regardless of the maximum
speed posted.
■Keep your vehicle in safe condition
Having a tire blowout or a mechanical failure can be extremely hazardous.
To reduce the possibility of such problems, check your tire pressures and condition
frequently, and perform all re gularly scheduled maintenance.
■Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle
Children, pets and people needing assistan ce left unattended in the vehicle may be
injured if they activate one or more of the vehicle controls. They may also cause the
vehicle to move, resulting in a crash in wh ich they and/or another person(s) can be
injured or killed. Also, depending on the am bient temperature, the temperature of
the interior may reach extreme levels, which can result in harm or death.
Even if the climate control system is on, never leave them in the vehicle unattended
as the climate control system can shut off at any time.
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uuAirbags uAirbag Care
Safe Driving
Airbag Care
You do not need to, and should not, perform any maintenance on or replace any
airbag system components yourself. However, you should have your vehicle
inspected by a dealer in the following situations:
■When the airbags have deployed
If an airbag has inflated, th e control unit and other related parts must be replaced.
Similarly, once an automatic seat belt te nsioner has been activated, it must be
replaced.
■When the vehicle has been in a moderate-to-severe collision
Even if the airbags did not inflate, have yo ur dealer inspect the following: the driver’s
seat position sensor, weight sensors in the passenger’s seat, front seat belt
tensioners, and each seat belt that was worn during the crash.
■Do not remove or modify a front seat without consulting a dealer
This would likely disable or affect the proper operation of the driver’s seat position
sensor or the weight sensors in the passenge r’s seat. If it is necessary to remove or
modify a front seat to accommodate a pe rson with disabilities, contact a Honda
dealer, or for U.S. vehicles, American Ho nda Automobile Customer Service at 1-800-
999-1009 and for Canadian vehicles, Hond a Canada Customer Relations at 1-888-
9-HONDA-9.
1 Airbag Care
We recommend against the use of salvaged airbag
system components, includi ng the airbag, tensioners,
sensors, and control unit.
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uuIndicators uDriver Information Interface Wa rning and Information Messages
Instrument Panel
Driver Information Interface Warning and Information Messages
The following messages appear only on the driver information interface. Press the (display/information) button to see the mess age
again with the system message indicator on.
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears if any door or the hatch is not completely
closed.
●Appears if any door or the hatch is opened while
driving. The beeper sounds.
●Disappears when all doors and the hatch are closed.
●Appears when the washer fluid is low.●Refill the washer fluid.
2Refilling Window Washer Fluid P. 589
●Appears when the scheduled maintenance is due
soon.
●Consequently, Maintenance Due Now and
Maintenance Past Due follow.
2Maintenance Minder Messages on the Driver
Information Interface P. 571
●Appears when there is a pr oblem with the sensor on
the battery.●Have your vehicle ch ecked by a dealer.
2Checking the Battery P. 616
●Appears along with the battery charging system
indicator when the batte ry is not charging.●Turn off the climate control sy stem and rear defogger to
reduce electricity consumption.
2 If the Charging System Indicator Comes On P. 664
Canadian models
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