2021 HONDA CIVIC HATCHBACK emergency towing

Contents
Child Safety P. 64Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 79Safety Labels P. 80
Hatch P. 160 Security System P. 163 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 167
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 171 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 190
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience It ems P. 201 Climate Control System P. 217
Audio Error Messages P. 320General Information on the Audio System P. 324
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® P. 383, 410
When Driving P. 451 Honda Sensing®P. 488 Braking P. 549
Refueling P. 562 Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions P. 566 Turbo Engine Vehicle P. 567
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 579 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 594
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 609 Battery P. 620 Remote Transmitter Care P. 622
Cleaning P. 625 Accessories and Modifications P. 631
Handling of the Jack* P. 656Engine Does Not Start P. 659If the Battery Is Dead P. 662
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 668 Fuses P. 674 Emergency Towing P. 679
If You Cannot Open the Hatch P. 681 Refueling P. 682
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 687 Reporting Safety Defects P. 688
Authorized Manuals P. 695 Customer Service Information P. 696
Quick Reference GuideP. 6
Safe DrivingP. 35
Instrument PanelP. 81
ControlsP. 143
FeaturesP. 225
DrivingP. 443
MaintenanceP. 569
Handling the UnexpectedP. 633
InformationP. 683
IndexP. 698
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Quick Reference Guide
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Handling the Unexpected (P 633)
Flat Tire (P 635)
●Park in a safe location and repair the flat
tire using the temporary tire repair kit.
●Park in a safe location and replace the
flat tire with the compact spare tire in the
cargo area.
Indicators Come On
(P 668)
●Identify the indicator and consult the
owner's manual.
Models with temporary tire repair kit
Models with a compact spare tire
Engine Won’t Start
(P 659)
●If the battery is dead, jump start using a
booster battery.
Blown Fuse (P 674)
●Check for a blown fuse if an electrical
device does not operate.
Overheating (P 666)
●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 679)
●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, refe r to the emergency towing information.
2Emergency Towing P. 679
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633
Handling the Unexpected
This chapter explains how to handle unexpected troubles.
ToolsTypes of Tools .................................. 634
If a Tire Goes Flat
Temporarily Repairi ng a Flat Tire....... 635
Changing a Flat Tire ......................... 648
Handling of the Jack
*
How to Set Up the Jack .................... 656
Engine Does Not Start Checking the Engine ........................ 659
If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak .. 660
Models with temporary tire repair kit
Models with a compact spare tire
Canadian models with temporary tire repair kit
Models with smart entry system
Emergency Engine Stop ................... 661
If the Battery Is Dead ....................... 662
Shift Lever Does Not Move .............. 665
Overheating ...................................... 666
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On................................................ 668
If the Charging System Indicator Comes
On ................................................. 668
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks ................................... 669
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes
On or Blinks ................................... 670
Models with smart entry systemIf the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or
Blinks at the Same Time When the Brake System
Indicator (Amber) Comes On ....................... 671
If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator Comes On......................... 672
If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator
Comes On or Blinks
*...................... 673
Fuses Fuse Locations ................................. 674
Inspecting and Changing Fuses ........ 678
Emergency Towing ........................... 679
If You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door.. 680If You Cannot Open the Hatch ........ 681
Refueling ........................................... 682
* Not available on all models
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uuIf a Tire Goes Flat uTemporarily Repairing a Flat Tire
Continued
Handling the Unexpected
5. Turn the selector knob to AIR*1, AIR
ONLY*2, AIR SEULEMENT*2.
u Do not turn the air compressor on to
check the pressure.
2 Inflating an Under-inflated Tire P. 645
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. 679
•Front: 35 psi (240 kPa)/rear: 33 psi (230
kPa) or more:
Continue driving for another 10 minutes
or until you reach the nearest service
station, whichever is sooner.
Do not exceed 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 minutes of driving, you do
not need to check the pressure any
more.
*1: U.S. models
*2: Canadian models
U.S.
Canada
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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.
Check for a message on the driver information interface.●If the To Start, Hold Remote Near Start Button message appears2If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak P. 660
uMake sure the smart entry remote is in its operating range.2 ENGINE START/STOP Button Operating Range P. 172
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. 620●If the interior lights come on normally2 Fuses P. 674
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. 451
Check the immobilize r system indicator.
When the immobilizer system indicator is blinking, the engine cannot be started.
2 Immobilizer System P. 163
Check the fuel level.
There should be enough fuel in the tank.
2 Fuel Gauge P. 122
Check the fuse.
Check all fuses, or have the vehicle checked by a dealer.
2Inspecting and Changing Fuses P. 678
If the problem continues:2Emergency Towing P. 679
1Checking the Engine
If you must start the vehi cle immediately, use an
assisting vehicle or booster battery to jump start it.
2 If the Battery Is Dead P. 662
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. 549
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Index
Remote Engine Start ............................... 456
Steering Wheel
Adjusting ................................................ 189
Stopping ................................................... 558
Stopwatch ................................................ 132
Summer Tires ............................................ 617
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ....... 51
Switches (Around the Steering
Wheel) ............................................ 6, 7, 171
System Message Indicator ......................... 92
T
Tachometer.............................................. 122
Temperature Outside Temperature Display .................. 129
Temperature Sensor ................................ 129
Temporary Tire Repair Kit ....................... 636
Tie-down Anchors .................................... 212
Time (Setting) ........................................... 144
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) ..................................................... 482
Indicator ........................................... 91, 673
Tires .......................................................... 609
Air Pressure..................................... 610, 685
Checking and Maintaining ...................... 609
Inspection ............................................... 609
Labeling .................................................. 610
Puncture (Flat Tire) .................................. 635
Regulations ............................................. 612
Rotation.................................................. 616 Spare Tire ........................................ 648, 685
Summer .................................................. 617
Temporary Tire Repair Kit ........................ 636
Tire Chains .............................................. 617
Wear Indicators ....................................... 614
Winter ..................................................... 617
Tools .......................................................... 634
Towing Your Vehicle
Emergency .............................................. 679
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) .................................................... 482
Indicator ............................................ 91, 673
Transmission ..................................... 461, 468
Continuously Variable Transmission ......... 461
Fluid ........................................................ 591
Manual .................................................... 468
Shift Lever Position Indicator ...... 86, 462, 464
Trip Meter ................................................. 127
Troubleshooting ....................................... 633
Blown Fuse ...................................... 674, 676
Brake Pedal Vibrates .................................. 30
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door .......... 31
Emergency Towing .................................. 679
Engine Won’t Start .................................. 659
Noise When Braking .................................. 32
Overheating ............................................ 666
Premium Gasoline ................................... 684
Puncture/Flat Tire ..................................... 635
Rear Door Won’t Open ...................... 31, 158
Select Lever Won’t Move ......................... 665
Warning Indicators .................................... 82 Turbo Engine Vehicle
............................... 567
Turbo Meter ............................................. 129
Turn Signals .............................................. 176
Indicators (Instrument Panel) ..................... 92
Turn-by-Turn Directions ........................... 130
U
Unlocking the Doors................................ 147
Unlocking the Fron t Doors from the
Inside ....................................................... 156
USB Adapter Cable ................................... 226
USB Flash Drives ............................... 300, 326
USB Port(s) ................................................ 227
Using the Smart Entr y with Push Button
Start System ............................................ 147
V
Vanity Mirrors ............................................... 9
Vehicle Identification Number ................ 686
Vehicle Stability Assist
TM (VSA ®) .............. 475
Off Button............................................... 476
Off Indicator.............................................. 90
System Indicator ........................................ 90
Viscosity (Oil) .................................... 582, 685
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