2020 HONDA CIVIC SEDAN transmission oil

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Quick Reference Guide
Instrument Panel (P 75)
System Indicators
Malfunction Indicator
Lamp
Low Oil Pressure
Indicator
Charging System
Indicator
Anti-lock Brake System
(ABS ) Indicator
Vehicle Stability
Assist® (VSA®) System
Indicator
Vehicle Stability
Assist® (VSA®) OFF
Indicator
Low Tire Pressure/
TPMS Indicator
*
Electric Power
Steering (EPS) System
Indicator
Seat Belt Reminder
Indicator
System Indicators
Parking Brake and
Brake System
Indicator (Red) Supplemental
Restraint System
Indicator
Tachometer
Speedometer Fuel Gauge
Immobilizer System
Indicator/Security
System Alarm Indicator
Shift Lever Position Indicator
*/Transmission System Indicator*
Low Fuel Indicator
ECON Mode Indicator
*
Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators
Parking Brake and
Brake System
Indicator (Amber)
System Indicators
U.S.
Canada
U.S.
Canada Automatic Brake Hold
System Indicator
Automatic Brake Hold
IndicatorU.S.
Canada Temperature Gauge
Lights Indicators
Lights On Indicator
High Beam Indicator
Fog Light Indicator*
Adaptive Cruise
Control (ACC) with
Low Speed Follow
*
Indicator (Amber/
Green)
System Message
Indicator
Collision Mitigation
Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM) Indicator
Road Departure
Mitigation (RDM)
Indicator
Lane Keeping Assist
System (LKAS)
Indicator (Amber/
Green)
SPORT Mode
Indicator*
Ambient Meter*/
Shift Up Backlight*
Gauges (P 111)/Driver Information Interface (P 113)/System Indicators (P 76)
M (7-speed manual shift mode)
Indicator/Shift Indicator
*
Auto High-Beam
Indicator*
Shift Up Indicator*
Shift Down Indicator*
* Not available on all models
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uuGauges and Driver Information Interface uDriver Information Interface
Instrument Panel
*1: Default Setting
*2: Continuously variable transmission modelsSetup Group Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings
Door Setup
Auto Door LockChanges the setting for when the doors
automatically lock.With Vehicle Speed*1/
Shift
From P*2/ OFF
Auto Door UnlockChanges the setting for when the doors
automatically unlock.
When Driver’s Door Opens*1/
When Shifting Into Park*2/
When Ignition Switched
OFF /OFF
Key And Remote Unlock
ModeSets up either the driver’s door or all doors to unlock
on the first operation of th e remote or ignition key.Driver Door*1/ All Doors
Keyless Lock Answer
BackLOCK/UNLOCK- The exterior lights flash.
LOCK (2nd push)- The beeper sounds.ON*1/ OFF
Security Relock Timer
Changes the time it takes for the doors to relock and
the security system to set after you unlock the
vehicle without opening a door.
90sec /60sec /30sec*1
Maintenance
Info.— Resets or cancels the engine oil life display when you
have performed the maintenance service.
Cancel
/All Due Items
Default All—Cancels customized changes you have made or
restores them to their default setting.Cancel /Set
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uuCustomized Features u
Features
*1:Default Setting
*2:Continuously variable transmission modelsSetup
Group Customizable Features Desc
ription Selectable Settings
Vehicle
Door/
Window
Setup
Auto Door LockChanges the setting for when the doors
automatically lock.With Vehicle
Speed*1/ Shift from
P*2/ Off
Auto Door UnlockChanges the setting for when the doors unlock
automatically.
All Doors When
Driver’s Door
Opens
*1/All Doors
When Shifted to
Park
*2/ All Doors
When Ignitions
Switched Off /Off
Key And Remote Unlock
ModeSets up the driver’s door or all the doors to unlock
on the first push of the remote.Driver Door*1/All
Doors
Keyless Lock Answer BackLOCK/UNLOCK- The exterior lights flash.
LOCK (2nd push)- The beeper sounds.On*1/ Off
Security Relock TimerChanges the time it takes for the doors to relock
and the security system to set after you unlock
the vehicle without opening any door.90seconds/
60seconds/
30seconds
*1
Walk Away Auto Lock*Changes the settings for the auto lock function
when you walk away from the vehicle.On /Off*1
Maintenance Info.Used to reset the engine oil life display when the
maintenance service has been performed.—
DefaultCancels/Resets all customized items in the
Vehicle group as default.Yes/No
* Not available on all models
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uuWhen Driving uContinuously Variable Transmission*
Driving
Continuously Variable Transmission*
The engine runs at a higher id le speed and creeping increases.
Keep the brake pedal firmly depressed when stopped.
Quickly depressing the accelerator peda l while driving uphill may cause the
transmission to drop to a lower ratio, unexpectedly increasing vehicle speed.
Depress the accelerator pedal carefully, es pecially on slippery roads and curves.
■Creeping
■Kickdown
1Precautions While Driving
NOTICE
The following can dama ge the under spoiler:•Parking the vehicle by a parking block
•Parallel parking along the road shoulder
•Driving toward the bottom of a hill•Driving up or down to a different surface level
(such as a road shoulder)
•Driving on a rutted or bumpy road•Driving on a road with potholes
Models with SPORT mode
* Not available on all models
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Driving
Parking Your Vehicle
When Stopped
1.Depress the brake pedal firmly.
2. With the brake pedal depressed, pull up th e electric parking brake switch slowly,
but fully.
3. Change the shift position to
(P.
3. Move the shift lever to
(R or (1.
4. Turn off the engine.
u The parking brake and brake system indicator (red) goes off in about 15
seconds.
1Parking Your Vehicle
3WARNING
The vehicle can roll aw ay if left unattended
without confirming that Park is engaged.
A vehicle that rolls away could cause a crash
resulting in serious injury or death.
Always keep your foot on the brake pedal
until you have confirmed that
( P is shown
on the shift lever position indicator.
Continuously transmission models
1When Stopped
NOTICE
The following can dama ge the transmission:
•Depressing the accelerator and brake pedals
simultaneously.
•Holding the vehicle in place when facing uphill by
depressing the accelerator pedal.
•Moving the shift lever into ( P before the vehicle
stops completely.
Do not park your vehicle near flammable objects,
such as dry grass, oil, or timber.
Heat from the exhaust can cause a fire.
Continuously variable transmission models
Continuously variable transmission models
Manual transmission models
All models
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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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uuMaintenance MinderTMuTo Use Maintenance MinderTM
Maintenance
■Maintenance Service Items1Maintenance Service Items
•Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2, or 3 if
they are noisy.
Maintenance Minder Message
System Message
Indicator
Sub Items
Main Item
U.S. models
*1: If a Maintenance Minder message does not appear more than 12 months after the display is reset,
change the engine oil every year.
# : See information on maintenance and emissions warranty.
*2: If you drive in dusty conditions, replace the air cleaner element every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
CODEMaintenance Main Items
A
●Replace engine oil*1
B●Replace engine oil*1 and oil filter●Inspect front and rear brakes●Check expiration date for temporary tire repair kit
bottle (if equipped)
●Inspect these items:
• Tie rod ends, steering gearbox, and boots
• Suspension components
• Driveshaft boots
• Brake hoses and lines (including ABS/VSA ®)
• All fluid levels and condition of fluids
• Exhaust system
#
•Fuel lines and connections#
*3: If you drive primarily in urban areas that have high concentrations of soot in the air from industry and
from diesel-powered vehicles, replace the dust and pollen filter every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
*4: Driving in mountainous areas at very low vehicle speeds results in higher transmission temperatures.
This requires transmission fluid changes more frequently than recommended by the Maintenance
Minder. If you regularly drive your vehicle under these conditions, have the transmission fluid changed
every 25,000 miles (40,000 km).
*5: If a Maintenance Minder message does not appear more than 36 months after the display for item 7 is reset, change the brake fluid every 3 years.
CODEMaintenance Sub Items
1
●Rotate tires
2●Replace air cleaner element*2
●Replace dust and pollen filter*3
●Inspect drive belt
3
●Replace transmission fluid*4
4●Replace spark plugs●Inspect valve clearance
5
●Replace engine coolant
7●Replace brake fluid*5
Continuously variable transmission models
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uuMaintenance MinderTMuTo Use Maintenance MinderTM
Continued
Maintenance
1Maintenance Service Items
•Adjust the valves during services A, 0, 9, 1, 2, or 3
if they are noisy.
Canadian models
*1: If a Maintenance Minder message does not appear more than 12 months after the display is reset,
change the engine oil every year.
*2: If you drive in dusty conditions, replace the air cleaner element every 24,000 km (15,000 miles).
*3: If you drive primarily in urban areas that have high concentrations of soot in the air from industry and from diesel-powered vehicles, replace the dust and pollen filter every 24,000 km (15,000 miles).
*4: Driving in mountainous areas at very low vehicle speeds results in higher transmission temperatures.
This requires transmission fluid changes more frequently than recommended by the Maintenance
Minder. If you regularly drive your vehicle under these conditions, have the transmission fluid changed
every 40,000 km (25,000 miles).
*5: If a Maintenance Minder message does not appear more than 36 months after the display for item 7 is reset, change the brake fluid every 3 years.
# : See information on maintenance and emissions warranty.
CODEMaintenance Main Items
A
●Replace engine oil*1
0●Replace engine oil*1 and oil filter
Continuously variable transmission models
CODEMaintenance Sub Items
1
●Rotate tires
2●Replace air cleaner element*2
●Replace dust and pollen filter*3
●Inspect drive belt
3
●Replace transmission fluid*4
4●Replace spark plugs●Inspect valve clearance
5
●Replace engine coolant
7●Replace brake fluid*5
9●Service front and rear brakes●Inspect these items: • Tie rod ends, steering gearbox, and boots
• Suspension components
• Driveshaft boots
• Brake hoses and lines (including ABS/VSA ®)
• All fluid levels and condition of fluids
• Exhaust system
#
•Fuel lines and connections#
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