2020 HONDA CIVIC SEDAN maintenance

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Maintenance
Modifications
Do not modify your vehicle in a manner that may affect its handling, stability, or
reliability, or install non-genuine Honda pa rts or accessories that may have a similar
effect.
Even minor modifications to vehicle systems can affect overall vehicle performance.
Always make sure all equipment is properly installed and maintained, and do not
make any modification to your vehicle or its systems that might cause your vehicle
to no longer meet federal, state, pr ovince, territory, and local regulations.
The on-board diagnostic port (OBD-II/SAE J1 962 connector) installed on this vehicle
is intended to be used with automobile system diagnostic devices or with other
devices that Honda has approved. Use of any other type of device may adversely
affect the vehicle’s electronic systems or allow them to be compromised, possibly
resulting in a system malfunction, drained battery, or other unexpected problems.
Do not modify or attempt to repair any of the electrical components.
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Index
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking................. 149
Customize ....................................... 130, 362
Auto High-Beam ....................................... 170
Indicator .................................................... 82
Automatic Brake Hold .............................. 529
Indicator ............................................ 78, 529
Automatic Brake Hold System Indicator ............................................ 78, 529
Automatic Lighting .................................. 167
Average Fuel Economy ............................. 117
Average Speed .......................................... 117
B
Battery....................................................... 590
Charging System Indicator ................. 79, 634
Jump Starting .......................................... 628
Maintenance (Checking the Battery) ........ 590
Maintenance (Replacing).......................... 592
Belts (Seat) .................................................. 38
Beverage Holders ...................................... 192
Bluetooth ® Audio ............................. 236, 292
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®............. 367, 394
Booster Seats (For Children) ....................... 72
Brake System ............................................. 526
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ................... 532
Automatic Brake Hold.............................. 529
Brake Assist System ................................. 533
Fluid ........................................................ 566
Foot Brake ............................................... 528 Indicator (Amber) .............................. 77, 637
Indicator (Red) ........................... 76, 636, 637
Parking Brake .......................................... 526
Braking Pressure Meter ............................ 120
Brightness Control (Instrument Panel).... 176
Built-in Key ............................................... 136
Bulb Replacement .................................... 568
Brake Lights, Tail/Rear Si de Marker Lights, Rear
Turn Signal Lights and Back-Up Lights ... 575
Fog Lights ............................................... 570
Front Side Marker Lights.......................... 573
Front Turn Signal Lights ........................... 572
Headlights ............................................... 568
High-Mount Brake Light .......................... 576
Parking/Daytime Running Lights .............. 574
Rear License Plate Light ........................... 576
Side Turn Signal/Emergency Indicator
Lights .................................................... 574
Taillights.................................................. 576
Bulb Specifications ........................... 650, 652
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Carbon Monoxide Gas ............................... 73
Carrying Cargo ................................. 429, 431
Certification Label .................................... 654
Changing Bulbs ........................................ 568
Charging System Indicator ................. 79, 634
Child Safety ................................................. 60
Childproof Door Locks............................. 148
Emergency Trunk Opener ........................ 152 Child Seat
................................................... 60
Booster Seats ............................................ 72
Child Seat for Infants ................................ 62
Child Seat for Small Children .................... 63
Installing a Child Seat wi th a Lap/Shoulder Seat
Belt ......................................................... 67
Larger Children ......................................... 71
Rear-facing Child Seat............................... 62
Selecting a Child Seat ............................... 64
Using a Tether .......................................... 69
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 148
Cleaning the Exterior ............................... 597
Cleaning the Interior ............................... 595
Climate Control System ........................... 204
Changing the Mode................ 204, 205, 206
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows .............................................. 208
Dust and Pollen Filter .............................. 594
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode................... 207
Sensors ................................................... 211
Synchronization Mode ............................ 210
Using Automatic Climate Control............ 204
CMBS
TM (Collision Mitigation Braking
SystemTM) ................................................ 470
Coat Hooks ............................................... 198
Collision Mitigation Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM) ................................................. 470
Compact Spare Tire .................. 605, 651, 653
Console Compartment ............................. 191
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Continuously Variable TransmissionCreeping................................................. 443
Fluid ....................................................... 565
Kickdown ............................................... 443
Operating the Shift Lever .......... 23, 445, 447
Shift Lever Does Not Move ...................... 631
Shifting ........................................... 444, 446
Controls .................................................... 133
Coolant (Engine) ...................................... 563
Adding the Coolant ................................ 564
Overheating ............................................ 632
Creeping (Continuously Variable Transmission) .......................................... 443
Cup Holders .............................................. 192
Customer Service Information ................ 662
Customized Features ............... 124, 330, 337
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Daytime Running Lights .......................... 169
Dead Battery ............................................ 628
Defaulting All the Settings ...................... 363
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ......................................... 202, 208
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ............... 655
Dimming Headlights .............................................. 166
Rearview Mirror ...................................... 178
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................ 557
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) ............. 165
Display Setup .................................... 227, 262 Display/Information Button
............. 114, 240
Door Mirrors ............................................. 179
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 ........................ 583
Driver Information Interface ................... 113
Warning and Information Messages .......... 94
Driving ....................................................... 427
Braking .................................................... 526
Continuously Variable Transmission ......... 443
Shifting Gear ........................................... 450
Shifting Position .............................. 444, 446
Starting the Engine .......................... 434, 437
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 594
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Eco Assist® System ........................................ 9
ECON Button ............................................. 454
Elapsed Time ............................................. 117
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator ............................................ 84, 638
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 456
Emergency ................................................ 644 Emergency Engine Stop
........................... 627
Emergency Trunk Opener ................ 152, 646
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ....... 657
Engine Coolant ................................................... 563
Jump Starting .......................................... 628
Oil ........................................................... 556
Starting ........................................... 434, 437
Switch Buzzer.......................................... 160
Engine Coolant ......................................... 563
Adding the Coolant................................. 564
Overheating ............................................ 632
Temperature Gauge ................................ 111
Engine Oil ................................................. 556
Adding .................................................... 559
Checking................................................. 557
Displaying Maintenance Minder Information ........................................... 548
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 79, 634
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 556
ENGINE START/STOP Button .................... 161
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) .. 73
Exterior Care (Cleaning) ........................... 597
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 179
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Features.................................................... 213
Filters Dust and Pollen ....................................... 594
Oil ........................................................... 560
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Index
Lights................................................. 166, 568
Auto High-Beam ...................................... 170
Automatic ............................................... 167
Bulb Replacement .................................... 568
Daytime Running Lights ........................... 169
Fog Lights ................................................ 169
High Beam Indicator .................................. 86
Interior .................................................... 188
Light Switches ......................................... 166
Lights On Indicator .................................... 86
Turn Signals ............................................. 165
Limited Slip Differential (LSD) ................. 458
Load Limits ................................................ 431
Locking/Unlocking .................................... 136
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .................. 149
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 148
From Inside .............................................. 146
From Outside ........................................... 139
Keys ........................................................ 136
Using a Key ............................................. 144
Low Battery Charge .................................. 634
Low Fuel Indicator ...................................... 82
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 79, 634
Low Smart Entry Remote Signal Strength ................................................... 138
Lower Anchors ............................................ 65
Lubricant Specifications Chart ......... 650, 652
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) .............. 431M
Maintenance............................................. 543
Adding the Coolant................................. 564
Battery .................................................... 590
Brake/Clutch Fluid ................................... 566
Cleaning ................................................. 595
Climate Control System ........................... 594
Coolant ................................................... 563
Heating System ....................................... 594
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 547
Oil ........................................................... 557
Precautions ............................................. 544
Remote Transmitter ................................. 592
Replacing Light Bulbs .............................. 568
Safety...................................................... 545
Service Items ........................................... 550
Tires ........................................................ 580
Transmission Fluid ................................... 565
Under the Hood ...................................... 553
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 79, 635
Manual Transmission ............................... 450
Map Lights ................................................ 189
Maximum Load Limit ............................... 431
Meters, Gauges ......................................... 111
Mirrors ...................................................... 178
Adjusting ................................................ 178
Door ....................................................... 179
Exterior ................................................... 179
Interior Rearview ..................................... 178
Modifications (and Accessories) .............. 600Moonroof
................................................. 159
MP3 ................................................... 233, 289
Multi-View Rear Camera ......................... 536
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Numbers (Identification)......................... 654
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Odometer................................................. 116
Oil (Engine) .............................................. 556
Adding ................................................... 559
Checking ................................................ 557
Displaying Mainte nance Minder
Information ........................................... 548
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 79, 634
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 556
Viscosity.................................................. 556
Open Source Licenses .............................. 328
Opening Trunk ...................................................... 646
Opening/Closing
Hood ...................................................... 555
Moonroof ............................................... 159
Power Windows...................................... 156
Trunk ...................................................... 150
Opening/Closing the Moonroof .............. 159
Outside Temperature Display ................. 118
Overheating ............................................. 632
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