2022 HONDA CIVIC warning

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Handling the Unexpected
If the Battery Is Dead
Jump Starting Procedure
Turn off the power to electric devices, such as audio and lights. Turn off the engine,
then open the hood. 1.Open the cover on the positive + terminal.
2. Connect the first jump er cable to your
vehicle’s battery + terminal.
3. Connect the other end of the first jumper
cable to the booster battery + terminal.
u Use a 12-volt booster battery only.
u When using an automotive battery
charger to boost your 12-volt battery,
select a lower charging voltage than 15-
volt. Check the charger manual for the
proper setting.
4. Connect the second jumper cable to the
booster battery - terminal.1If the Battery Is Dead
Securely attach the jumper cables clips so that they
do not come off when the e ngine vibrates. Be careful
not to tangle the jumper cables or allow the cable
ends to touch each other while attaching or
detaching the jumper cables.
3WARNING
A battery can explode if you do not follow
the correct procedure, seriously injuring
anyone nearby.
Keep all sparks, open flames, and smoking
materials away from the battery.
Booster Battery
1.5 L engine models
2.0 L engine models
Booster Battery

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Handling the Unexpected
Overheating
How to Handle Overheating
Overheating symptoms are as follows:
•The temperature gauge pointer is at the mark or the engine suddenly loses
power.
• The Engine temperature too hot. Do not drive. Allow engine to cool.
message appears on the driv er information interface.
• Steam or spray comes out of the engine compartment.
■First thing to do
1. Immediately park the vehicle in a safe place.
2. Turn off all accessories and turn on the hazard warning lights.
u No steam or spray present: Keep the engine running and open the hood.
u Steam or spray is present: Turn off the engine and wait until it subsides.
Then, open the hood.
1 How to Handle Overheating
NOTICE
Continuing to drive with the temperature gauge
pointer at the mark may damage the engine.
Continuing to drive with the Engine temperature
too hot. Do not drive. Allow engine to cool.
message on the driver information interface may
damage the engine.
3WARNING
Steam and spray from an overheated
engine can seri ously scald you.
Do not open the hood if steam is coming
out.
Models with B-type meter
H
All models
Models with B-type meter
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All models

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uuOverheating uHow to Handle Overheating
Handling the Unexpected
■Next thing to do
1.Check that the cooling fan is operating and
stop the engine once the Engine
temperature too hot. Do not drive.
Allow engine to cool. message on the
driver information interface disappears.
u If the cooling fan is not operating,
immediately stop the engine.
2. Once the engine has cooled down, inspect
the coolant level and check the cooling
system components for leaks.
u If the coolant level in the reserve tank is
low, add coolant until it reaches the
MAX mark.
u If there is no coolant in the reserve tank,
check that the radiator is cool. Cover the
radiator cap with a heavy cloth and open
the cap. If necessary, add coolant up to
the base of the filler neck, and put the
cap back on.
■Last thing to do
Once the engine has cooled sufficiently, restart it and check the driver information
interface.
If the Engine temperature too hot. Do no t drive. Allow engine to cool.
message does not appear, resume driving. If it appears again, contact a dealer for
repairs.
1 How to Handle Overheating
If the coolant is leaking, contact a dealer for repairs.
Use water as an emergency/temporary measure only.
Have a dealer flush the system with proper antifreeze
as soon as possible.
3WARNING
Removing the radiator cap while the
engine is hot can cause the coolant to spray
out, seriously scalding you.
Always let the engine and radiator cool
down before removing the radiator cap.
MAX
Reserve Tank
MIN

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Handling the Unexpected
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Warning Appears
■Reasons for the warning to appear
Appears when the engine oil pressure is low.
■What to do as soon as the warning
appears
1. Immediately park the vehicle on level
ground in a safe place.
2. If necessary, turn the hazard warning lights
on.
■What to do after parking the vehicle
1. Stop the engine and let it sit for
approximately three minutes.
2. Open the hood and check the oil level.
u Add oil as necessary.
2 Oil Check P. 599
3.Start the engine and check the low oil
pressure warning.
u The warning disappears: Start driving
again.
u The warning does not disappear within
10 seconds: Immediately stop the engine
and contact a dealer for repairs.
1If the Low Oil Pressure Warning Appears
NOTICE
Running the engine with low oil pressure can cause
serious mechanical damage almost immediately.

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Handling the Unexpected
Refueling
Refueling From a Portable Fuel Container
If you have run out of fuel and need to refuel your vehicle from a portable fuel
container, use the funnel provided with your vehicle.
1.Turn off the engine.
2. Press on the edge of the fuel fill door until
you hear a click when the driver’s door is
unlocked.
u The fuel fill door opens.
3. Take the funnel out of the tool case in the
trunk.
2 Types of Tools P. 640
4.Place the end of the funnel on the lower
part of filler opening, then insert it slowly
and fully.
u Make sure that the end of the funnel
goes down along with the filler pipe.
5. Fill the tank with fuel from the portable fuel
container.
u Pour fuel carefully so you do not spill any.
6. Remove the funnel from the filler neck.
u Wipe up any fuel from the funnel before
storing it.
7. Shut the fuel fill door by hand.
1Refueling From a Portable Fuel Container
NOTICE
Do not insert the nozzle of a portable fuel container
or any funnel other than the one provided with your
vehicle. Doing so can damage the fuel system.
Do not try to pry open or push open the sealed fuel
tank with foreign objects. This can damage the fuel
system and its seal.
Make sure the fuel in the portable fuel container is
gasoline before you refuel.
3WARNING
Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive.
You can be burned or seriously injured
when handling fuel.
• Stop the engine, and keep heat, sparks,
and flame away.
• Handle fuel only outdoors.
• Wipe up spills immediately.
Funnel

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Index
F
Features.................................................... 229
Filters Dust and Pollen....................................... 630
Oil .......................................................... 602
Flat Tire ..................................................... 641
Floor Mats ................................................ 632
Fluids
Brake ...................................................... 608
Continuously Variable Transmission ........ 607
Engine Coolant ....................................... 605
Windshield Washer ................................. 609
FM/AM Radio ................................... 240, 286
Fog Light Indicator .................................... 98
Folding Down the Rear Seats .................. 201
Foot Brake ................................................ 557
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 54
Front Head Restraints .............................. 204
Front Seat Heaters ................................... 220
Front Seats Adjusting ................................................ 198
Front Wide View Camera ........................ 551
Fuel ..................................................... 28, 575
Average Fuel Economy .................... 116, 141
Economy................................................. 578
Gauge .................................................... 110
Instant Fuel Economy ...................... 116, 141
Low Fuel Indicator..................................... 95
Range ............................................. 116, 141
Recommendation.................................... 575
Refueling ........................................ 575, 673 Fuel Economy
............................................ 578
Fuel Fill Door ....................................... 28, 576
Fuses .......................................................... 664
Inspecting and Changing ......................... 668
Locations ......................................... 664, 666
G
Gasoline (Fuel) Average Fuel Economy .................... 116, 141
Economy ................................................. 578
Gauge ..................................................... 110
Information ............................................. 575
Instant Fuel Economy ....................... 116, 141
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 95
Refueling ......................................... 575, 673
Gauges ...................................................... 109
Glass (care) ........................................ 631, 634
Glove Box .................................................. 209
H
Handling the Unexpected ........................ 639
HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) ....................... 389, 409
Automatic Import of Cellular Phonebook and
Call History .................................... 401, 419
Automatic Transferring .................... 399, 418
Favorite Contacts ............................. 402, 420
HFL Buttons ..................................... 389, 409
HFL Menus ...................................... 392, 412
HFL Status Display ........................... 391, 411 In Case of Emergency .............................. 426
Limitations for Manual Operation .... 391, 411
Making a Call .................................. 404, 422
Options During a Call ...................... 408, 425
Phone Setup.................................... 394, 414
Receiving a Call ............................... 407, 424
Ring Tone........................................ 399, 418
Hazard Warning Button .............................. 8
HD Radio
TM............................................... 287
Headlights ................................................. 183
Aiming .................................................... 610
Auto High-Beam ..................................... 187
Automatic Operation............................... 184
Dimming ................................................. 183
Operating................................................ 183
Heated Steering Wheel ............................ 219
Heaters (Front Seat) ................................. 220
Heaters (Rear Seat) ................................... 221
HFL (HandsFreeLink ®)....................... 389, 409
High Beam Indicator .................................. 98
Hill Start Assist System ............................. 440
HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver ............ 386
Honda App License Agreement .............. 336
Honda Sensing ®................................ 29, 473
HondaLink® ............................................. 310

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Index
I
Identification NumbersVehicle Identification ............................... 680
Illumination Control Dial.................................................. 193, 194
Immobilizer System .................................. 173
Indicator .................................................. 101
Indicators ..................................................... 88
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow............................................ 104, 494
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed
Follow Interval ....................................... 105
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ..................... 95
Auto High-Beam ........................................ 98
Auto Idle Stop (Green) ............................. 102
Auto Idle Stop OFF................................... 102
Auto Idle Stop Suspend ........................... 103
Auto Idle Stop System (Amber) ................ 102
Automatic Brake Hold........................ 92, 558
Automatic Brake Hold System ............ 92, 558
Charging System ............................... 93, 659
Cruise Mode ............................................ 105
ECON Mode ............................ 100, 449, 450
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System ............................................. 96, 662
Fog Light ................................................... 98
High Beam................................................. 98
Immobilizer System .................................. 101
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) .......... 105
Lights On ................................................... 98
Low Fuel .................................................... 95 Low Temperature .................................... 100
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS ..... 97, 462, 467, 663
M (7-speed manual shift mode) Indicator/
Shift ........................................................ 93
Malfunction Indicator Lamp............... 93, 659
NORMAL Mode ............................... 100, 450
Parking Brake a nd Brake System
(Amber) ........................................... 92, 661
Parking Brake a nd Brake System
(Red) ................................. 90, 91, 660, 661
Safety Support ................................ 106, 108
Seat Belt Reminder .............................. 44, 94
Security System Alarm ............................. 101
Shift Position ............................................. 93
SPORT Mode ................................... 100, 450
Supplemental Restraint System ............ 67, 95
System Message ........................................ 99
Transmission System.................................. 94
Turn Signal and Hazard Warning ............... 98
Vehicle Stability Assist
TM (VSA ®)
OFF ................................................. 96, 460
Vehicle Stability Assist
TM (VSA ®)
System ............................................ 96, 459
Information .............................................. 675
Instant Fuel Economy ....................... 116, 141
Instrument Panel ........................................ 87
Brightness Control........................... 193, 194
Interior Lights ........................................... 207
Interior Rearview Mirror .......................... 196
iPod ................................................... 242, 301
J
Jack (Wheel Nut Wrench) ........................ 644
Jump Starting ........................................... 652
K
Key Number Tag ...................................... 157
Keyless Access System .............................. 159
Keys ........................................................... 156
Number Tag............................................ 157
Rear Door Won’t Open ........................... 168
Remote Transmitter ................................ 163
Types and Functions................................ 156
Kickdown (Continuously Variable Transmission) .......................................... 442
L
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) ........ 516
LATCH (Child Seats) ................................... 76
Lights ................................................ 183, 610
Auto High-Beam ..................................... 187
Automatic............................................... 184
Bulb Replacement ................................... 610
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 186
Fog Lights ............................................... 186
High Beam Indicator ................................. 98
Interior.................................................... 207
Light Switches......................................... 183
Lights On Indicator .................................... 98
Turn Signals ............................................ 182

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Index
Load Limits............................................... 433
Locking/Unlocking ................................... 156
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................. 169
Childproof Door Locks ............................ 168
From Inside ............................................. 166
From Outside .......................................... 159
Keys........................................................ 156
Using a Key............................................. 164
Low Battery Charge ................................. 659
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 95
Low Oil Pressure Warning ....................... 658
Low Remote Key Signal Strength ........... 158
Low Speed Braking Control .................... 488
Lower Anchors ........................................... 76
Lubricant Specifications Chart ........ 676, 678
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) ............. 433
M
Maintenance............................................ 581
Adding the Coolant ................................ 605
Battery .................................................... 627
Brake Fluid .............................................. 608
Cleaning ......................................... 631, 633
Climate Control System .......................... 630
Coolant .................................................. 605
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 585
Oil .......................................................... 599
Precautions ............................................. 582
Remote Transmitter ................................ 629
Replacing Light Bulbs .............................. 610 Safety ...................................................... 583
Service Items ........................................... 590
Tires ........................................................ 617
Transmission Fluid ................................... 607
Under the Hood ...................................... 595
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 93, 659
Map Lights ................................................ 208
Maximum Load Limit ............................... 433
Meters, Gauges ......................................... 109
Mirrors ....................................................... 196
Adjusting ................................................. 196
Door ........................................................ 197
Exterior .................................................... 197
Interior Rearview ..................................... 196
Modifications (and Accessories) .............. 636
Moonroof .................................................. 179
MP3 ................................................... 245, 304
Multi-Information Display Switching the Display ...................... 113, 139
Multi-View Rear Camera .......................... 573
N
Navigation................................................ 143
Numbers (Identification) .......................... 680
O
Odometer................................................. 110
Oil (Engine) ............................................... 598
Adding .................................................... 601
Checking................................................. 599
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 586
Low Oil Pressure Warning........................ 658
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 598
Viscosity .................................................. 598
Open Source Licenses ............................... 350
Opening
Hood....................................................... 597
Trunk ...................................................... 672
Opening/Closing
Moonroof ............................................... 179
Power Windows ...................................... 176
Trunk ...................................................... 170
Outside Temperature Display .................. 111
Overheating .............................................. 656
P
Paddle Shifters
(7-Speed Manual Shift Mode) ................ 447
Panic Mode ............................................... 175
Parking ...................................................... 562
Parking Brake ........................................... 554
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator (Amber) ............................................. 92, 661
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator
(Red) .................................... 90, 91, 660, 661