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Maintenance
Maintenance Under the Hood
Maintenance Items Under the Hood
1.5 L engine models
Brake Fluid
(Black Cap)
Radiator Cap Washer Fluid
(Blue Cap)
Engine Oil Dipstick
(Orange) Engine Oil Fill Cap Battery
Engine Coolant
Reserve Tank
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uuMaintenance Under the Hood uMaintenance Items Under the Hood
Maintenance
2.0 L engine models
Brake Fluid
(Black Cap)
Washer Fluid
(Blue Cap) Engine Oil Dipstick
(Orange)
Battery
Radiator Cap
Engine Coolant
Reserve Tank Engine Oil Fill Cap
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uuMaintenance Under the Hood uBrake Fluid
Maintenance
Brake Fluid
The fluid level should be between the MIN
and MAX marks on the side of the reserve
tank.
Specified fluid: Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3
■Checking the Brake Fluid
1Brake Fluid
NOTICE
Brake fluid marked DOT 5 is not compatible with your
vehicle’s braking system and can cause extensive
damage.
If the specified br ake fluid is not av ailable, you should
use only DOT 3 or DOT 4 fluid from a sealed
container as a temporary replacement.
Using any non-Honda brake fluid can cause corrosion
and decrease the longevity of the system. Have the
brake system flushed and re filled with Honda Heavy
Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3 as soon as possible.
If the brake fluid level is at or below the MIN mark,
have a dealer inspect the vehicle for leaks or worn
brake pads as soon as possible.
Reserve Tank
MIN
MAX
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uuIndicator, Coming On/Blinking uIf the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or Blinks
Handling the Unexpected
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or
Blinks
■Reasons for the indicator to come on
• The brake fluid is low.
• There is a malfunction in the brake system.
■What to do when the indicator comes on while driving
Depress the brake pedal lightly to check pedal pressure.
• If normal, check the brake fluid level the next time you stop.
• If abnormal, take immediate action. If necessary, downshift the
transmission to slow the vehicle using engine braking.
■Reasons for the in dicator to blink
There is a problem with the electric parking brake system.
■What to do when the indicator blinks
Avoid using the parking brake and have your vehicle checked by a dealer
immediately.
1 If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or Blinks
Have your vehicle re paired immediately.
It is dangerous to drive with low brake fluid. If there
is no resistance from the brake pedal, stop
immediately in a safe plac e. If necessary downshift
the gears.
If the brake system indicator (red) and ABS indicator
come on simultaneously , the electronic brake
distribution system is not wo rking. This can result in
vehicle instability under sudden braking.
Have your vehicle inspecte d by a dealer immediately.
If the brake system indicator (red) blinks at the same
time when the brake system indicator (amber) comes
on, the parking br ake may not work.
Avoid using the parking brak e and have your vehicle
checked by a dealer immediately. 2 If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes
On or Blinks at the Same Time When the
Brake System Indicator (Amber) Comes On
P. 661
U.S.
Canada
(Red)
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Information
Specifications
■Vehicle Specifications
■ Air Conditioning
ModelCivic
No. of Passengers:
Front 2
Rear 3
Total 5
Weights:Gross Vehicle
Weight RatingSee the certification label on the driver’s
doorjamb
Gross Axle Weight
Rating (Front)See the certification label on the driver’s
doorjamb
Gross Axle Weight
Rating (Rear)See the certification label on the driver’s
doorjamb
Refrigerant TypeHFO-1234yf (R-1234yf)
Charge Quantity 15.3 – 17.1 oz (435 – 485 g)
Lubricant TypeRL85HM (POE)
Quantity 6.7 – 7.5 cu-in (110 – 123 cm3)
1.5 L engine models■ Engine Specifications
■ Fuel
■ Washer Fluid
Displacement91.38 cu-in (1,498 cm3)
Spark Plugs NGK DILKAR8P8SY
TypeUnleaded gasoline, Pump octane number
of 87 or higher
Fuel Tank Capacity 12.39 US gal (46.9 L)
Tank CapacityU.S.: 1.6 US qt (1.5 L)
Canada: 4.8 US qt (4.5 L)
■ Light Bulbs
*1: Models without fog lights
*2: Models with fog lights
Headlights (Low Beam)LED
Headlights (High Beam) LED
Fog Lights*LED
Parking/Daytime Running Lights LED
Front Side Marker LightsLED
Front Turn Signal Lights LED
Side Turn Signal Lights
(on Door Mirrors)*LED
Brake Lights LED
Rear Turn Signal Lights21 W (Amber)
Rear Side Marker Lights LED
Back-Up Lights16 W
Taillights LED
High-Mount Brake Light21 W*1
LED*2
Rear License Plate Light LEDInterior LightsMap LightsLEDCeiling LightLEDFront Ambient LightsLEDVanity Mirror Lights2.3 WCenter Console LightLEDGlove Box LightLEDTrunk Light5 W
* Not available on all models
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Information
■
Brake Fluid
■ Continuously Variable Transmission
Fluid
SpecifiedHonda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3
SpecifiedHonda HCF-2
Capacity Change 3.9 US qt (3.7 L)
■ Engine Oil
■ Engine Coolant
Recommended·Honda Genuine Motor Oil 0W-20
·API Premium-grade 0W-20 detergent oil
Capacity Change 3.4 US qt (3.2 L)
Change
including
filter
3.7 US qt (3.5 L)
SpecifiedHonda Long-Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type2
Ratio 50/50 with distilled water
Capacity1.51 US gal (5.72 L)
(change including the remaining
0.17 US gal (0.65 L) in the reserve tank)
■ Tire
*1: Models with 17 inch wheel
*2: Models with 18 inch wheel
Regular
Size215/50R17 91H*1
235/40R18 91W*2
Pressure
psi (kPa [kgf/cm2])
Front
33 (230 [2.3])*1
33 (225 [2.25])*2
Rear
33 (230 [2.3])*1
32 (220 [2.2])*2
Compact
Spare Size
T125/80D16 97M
*1
T125/85D16 99M*2
Pressure
psi (kPa [kgf/cm2])
60 (420 [4.2])
Wheel SizeRegular17 x 7J*1
18 x 8J*2
Compact Spare16 x 4T
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uuSpecifications u
Information
■
Vehicle Specifications
■ Air Conditioning
ModelCivic
No. of Passengers:
Front 2
Rear 3
Total 5
Weights:Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating See the certification label on the driver’s
doorjamb
Gross Axle Weight
Rating (Front)See the certification label on the driver’s
doorjamb
Gross Axle Weight
Rating (Rear)See the certification label on the driver’s
doorjamb
Refrigerant TypeHFO-1234yf (R-1234yf)
Charge Quantity 15.3 – 17.1 oz (435 – 485 g)
Lubricant TypeND-OIL 14 (POE)
Quantity 6.4 – 7.3 cu-in (105 – 120 cm3)
2.0 L engine models■ Engine Specifications
■ Fuel
■ Washer Fluid
Displacement121.76 cu-in (1,996 cm3)
Spark Plugs NGK
DILKAR7H11GS
DILKAR7G11GS
DENSO DXE22HQR-D11S
TypeUnleaded gasoline, Pump octane number
of 87 or higher
Fuel Tank Capacity 12.39 US gal (46.9 L)
Tank CapacityU.S.: 1.6 US qt (1.5 L)
Canada: 4.8 US qt (4.5 L)
■ Light Bulbs
Headlights (Low Beam)LED
Headlights (High Beam) LED
Parking/Daytime Running LightsLED
Front Side Marker Lights LED
Front Turn Signal LightsLED
Side Turn Signal Lights
(on Door Mirrors)
*LED
Brake LightsLED
Rear Turn Signal Lights 21 W (Amber)
Rear Side Marker LightsLED
Back-Up Lights 16 W
TaillightsLED
High-Mount Brake Light 21 W
Rear License Plate LightLED
Interior Lights Map Lights LED
Ceiling Light LED
Front Ambient Lights LED
Vanity Mirror Lights
*2.3 W
Center Console Light*LED
Glove Box Light LED
Trunk Light 5 W
* Not available on all models
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uuSpecifications u
Information
■
Brake Fluid
■ Continuously Variable Transmission
Fluid
SpecifiedHonda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3
SpecifiedHonda HCF-2
Capacity Change 2.9 US qt (2.7 L)
■ Engine Oil
■ Engine Coolant
Recommended·Honda Genuine Motor Oil 0W-20
·API Premium-grade 0W-20 detergent oil
Capacity Change 4.2 US qt (4.0 L)
Change
including
filter
4.4 US qt (4.2 L)
SpecifiedHonda Long-Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type2
Ratio 50/50 with distilled water
Capacity1.56 US gal (5.90 L)
(change including the remaining
0.17 US gal (0.65 L) in the reserve tank)
■ Tire
*1: Models with 16 inch wheel
*2: Models with 18 inch wheel
Regular
Size215/55R16 93H*1
235/40R18 91W*2
Pressure
psi (kPa [kgf/cm2])Front32 (220 [2.2])*1
33 (225 [2.25])*2
Rear32 (220 [2.2])*1, *2
Compact
Spare Size
T125/80D16 97M
*1
T125/85D16 99M*2
Pressure
psi (kPa [kgf/cm2])60 (420 [4.2])
Wheel SizeRegular16 x 7J*1
18 x 8J*2
Compact Spare16 x 4T