2020 HONDA CIVIC SEDAN battery replacement

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Maintenance
This chapter discusses basic maintenance.
Before Performing MaintenanceInspection and Maintenance ............ 544
Safety When Performing Maintenance .... 545Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service ........................................... 546
Maintenance Minder
TM..................... 547
Maintenance Under the Hood
Maintenance Items Un der the Hood .... 553Opening the Hood ........................... 555
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 556
Oil Check ......................................... 557
Adding Engine Oil ............................ 559
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter..... 560
Engine Coolant ................................ 563
Transmission Fluid ............................ 565
Brake/Clutch
* Fluid .......................... 566
Refilling Window Washer Fluid......... 567
Replacing Light Bulbs ....................... 568
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades.... 577Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires ................................. 580
Tire and Loading Information Label .. 581
Tire Labeling .................................... 581
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles).. 583Wear Indicators................................ 585
Tire Service Life ................................ 585 Tire and Wheel Replacement ........... 586
Tire Rotation .................................... 587
Winter Tires ..................................... 588
Battery ............................................... 590
Remote Transmitter Care Replacing the Button Battery ........... 592
Heating System
*/Climate Control
System* Maintenance .................... 594
Cleaning Interior Care .................................... 595
Exterior Care.................................... 597
Accessories and Modifications Accessories ...................................... 600
Modifications................................... 601
* Not available on all models
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uuBattery uCharging the Battery
Maintenance
Charging the Battery
Disconnect both battery cables to prevent damaging your vehicle’s electrical system.
Always disconnect the negative (–) cable first, and reconnect it last.1Battery
When you find corrosion, cl ean the battery terminals
by applying a baking powder and water solution.
Clean the terminals with a damp towel. Cloth/towel
dry the battery. Coat the terminals with grease to
help prevent future corrosion.
When replacing the battery, the replacement must be
of the same specifications.
Consult a dealer for more information.
The indicators for the Adaptive Cruise Control
(ACC)
*, Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low
Speed Follow*, Road Departure Mi tigation, Vehicle
Stability Assist ® (VSA ®) system, Vehicle Stability
Assist ® (VSA ®) OFF, Low Tire Pressure/TPMS
* and
Collision Mitigati on Braking SystemTM (CMBSTM) may
come on after re -connecting the battery. Drive a
short distance at more than 12 mph (20 km/h). The
indicators should go off. If they do not, have your
vehicle checked by a dealer.
* Not available on all models
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Maintenance
Remote Transmitter Care
Replacing the Button Battery
If the indicator does not come on when the button is pressed, replace the battery.
1. Unscrew the cover with a small Phillips-
head screwdriver.
2. Open the remote transmitter.
u Wrap the small flat-tip screwdriver with a
cloth to prevent scratching the
transmitter.
3. Remove the button battery with the small
flat-tip screwdriver.
4. Make sure to replace the battery with the
correct polarity.
■Master Keys with Remote Transmitter*
1 Replacing the Button Battery
NOTICE
An improperly disposed of battery can damage the
environment. Always conf irm local regulations for
battery disposal.
Replacement batteries are commercially available or
at a dealer.
3WARNING
CHEMICAL BURN HAZARD
The battery that powers the remote
transmitter can cause severe internal burns
and can even lead to death if swallowed.
Keep new and used batteries away from
children.
If you suspect that a child has swallowed
the battery, seek medical attention
immediately.ScrewBattery type: CR1620
Battery
* Not available on all models
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uuWarranty Coverages u
Information
Replacement Battery Limited Warranty – provides prorated coverage for a
replacement battery purchased from your dealer.
Replacement Muffler Life time Limited Warranty – provides coverage for as
long as the purchaser of the muffler owns the vehicle.
Restrictions and exclusions apply to a ll these warranties. Please read the Honda
warranty information booklet that came with your vehicle for precise information on
warranty coverages. Your vehi cle’s original tires are covered by their manufacturer.
Tire warranty information is in a separate booklet.
■Canadian Owners
Please refer to the warranty manual that came with your vehicle.
■EPA Contact Information
An owner may obtain further information concerning emission warranties or report
violations of the terms of the emission warranties by contacting:
Director,
Light-Duty Vehicle Center,
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
Attention: Warranty Claim
2000 Traverwood Drive,
Ann Arbor, MI 48105;
[email protected]
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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
C
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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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
N
Numbers (Identification)......................... 654
O
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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Index
P
Paddle Shifters (7-Speed Manual Shift Mode) ..................................................... 448
Pandora ®.................................................. 287
Panic Mode ............................................... 155
Parking ..................................................... 534
Parking Brake ........................................... 526
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator
(Amber) ....................................... 77, 78, 637
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator (Red) .......................................... 76, 636, 637
Passenger Front Airb ag Off Indicator....... 58
Passing Indicators ..................................... 166
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio ............... 236, 292
Power Windows ....................................... 156
Precautions While Driving Rain ........................................................ 442
Pregnant Women ....................................... 44
Puncture (Tire) ......................................... 605
R
Radio (FM/AM)................................. 228, 268
Radio (SiriusXM ®)..................................... 272
Radio Data System (RDS) ................. 229, 270
Range ........................................................ 117
RDS (Radio Data System) ................. 229, 270
Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing) ...... 657
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button ..................................................... 175
Rear Seat Heaters ..................................... 200 Rear Seats (Folding Down)
....................... 183
Rearview Mirror ........................................ 178
Refueling ................................................... 538
Fuel Gauge .............................................. 111
Gasoline .......................... 538, 647, 650, 652
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 82
Regulations ............................... 463, 583, 655
Remote Transmitter ................................. 143
Replacement Battery .................................................... 592
Bulbs ....................................................... 568
Fuses ............................................... 640, 641
Tires ........................................................ 586
Wiper Blade Rubber ................................. 577
Reporting Safety Defects ......................... 656
Resetting a Trip Meter ............................. 116
Rev Indicators ........................................... 121
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) .......... 519
On and Off .............................................. 520
S
Safe Driving ................................................ 33
Safety Check ............................................... 37
Safety Labels ............................................... 74
Safety Message ............................................. 1
Seat Belts ..................................................... 38
Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor .................. 43
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners .................. 41
Checking ................................................... 45
Fastening ................................................... 42 Installing a Child Seat wi
th a Lap/Shoulder Seat
Belt ......................................................... 67
Pregnant Women ...................................... 44
Reminder .................................................. 40
Warning Indicator ............................... 40, 81
Seat Heaters ...................................... 199, 200
Seats .......................................................... 180
Adjusting ................................................ 180
Front Seat Heaters ................................... 199
Front Seats .............................................. 180
Rear Seat Heaters .................................... 200
Rear Seats ............................................... 183
Security System ......................................... 153
Security System Alarm Indicator................. 88
Selecting a Child Seat ................................. 64
Selector Knob (Audio) .............................. 221
Setting the Clock ...................................... 134
Shift Lever ........................... 23, 444, 446, 450
Releasing................................................. 631
Won’t Move ............................................ 631
Shift Lever Position Indicator .... 80, 445, 447
Shift Up Backlight/Shift Up Alarm ........... 112
Shifting (Transmission) ............. 444, 446, 450
Shoulder Anchor ........................................ 43
Side Airbags ................................................ 53
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 55
Siri Eyes Free ............................................. 301
SiriusXM ® Radio ........................................ 272
Smart Entry with Push Button Start System ..................................................... 139
Snow Tires ................................................. 588
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