2022 HONDA CIVIC emergency

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uuEngine Does Not StartuEmergency Engine Stop
Handling the Unexpected
Emergency Engine Stop
The ENGINE START/STOP button may be used to stop the engine due to an
emergency situation even while driving. If you must stop the engine, do either of the
following operations:
• Press and hold the ENGINE START/STOP button for about two seconds.
• Firmly press the ENGINE START/STOP button three times.
The steering wheel will not lock. However, because turning off the engine disables
the power assist the engine provides to the steering and braking systems, it will
require significantly more physical effort an d time to steer and slow the vehicle. Use
both feet on the brake pedal to slow down the vehicle and stop immediately in a
safe place.
The power mode is in ACCESSORY when the engine is stopped.
To change the mode to VEHICLE OFF, put the transmission into
(P after the vehicle
comes to a complete stop.
1 Emergency Engine Stop
Do not press the ENGINE START/STOP button while
driving unless it is absolute ly necessary for the engine
to be turned off.
If you press the ENGINE START/STOP button while
driving, the beeper sounds.

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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
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.
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. 554
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.

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Index
Auto High-Beam...................................... 187
Indicator ................................................... 98
Auto Idle Stop .......................................... 453
OFF Button ............................................. 454
Automatic Brake Hold ............................. 558
Indicator ........................................... 92, 558
Automatic Brake Hold System Indicator ........................................... 92, 558
Automatic Lighting .................................. 184
Average Fuel Economy .................... 116, 141
Average Speed ................................. 118, 143
B
Battery...................................................... 627
Charging System Indicator ................ 93, 659
If the Battery Is Dead............................... 652
Maintenance (Checking the Battery) ....... 627
Maintenance (Replacing) ......................... 629
Belts (Seat) .................................................. 42
Beverage Holders ..................................... 211
Blind Spot Information System ............... 469
Bluetooth ® Audio ............................. 248, 307
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®........... 389, 409
Booster Seats (For Children) ...................... 83
Brake System ............................................ 554
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 560
Automatic Brake Hold ............................. 558
Brake Assist System................................. 561
Fluid ....................................................... 608
Foot Brake .............................................. 557 Indicator (Amber) .............................. 92, 661
Indicator (Red) ..................... 90, 91, 660, 661
Parking Brake .......................................... 554
Brightness Control (Instrument Panel) .......................... 193, 194
Built-in Key ............................................... 157
Bulb Replacement .................................... 610
Brake Light, Tailli ght, Rear Side Marker Light,
and Rear Turn Signal Light Bulbs ............ 611
Fog Lights ................................................ 610
Front Side Marker Lights .......................... 610
Front Turn Signal Lights ........................... 610
Headlights ............................................... 610
High-Mount Brake Light .......................... 614
Parking/Daytime Running Lights .............. 610
Rear License Plate Light ........................... 613
Side Turn Signal/Em ergency Indicator
Lights .................................................... 610
Taillight and Back-Up Light Bulbs ............. 613
Bulb Specifications ........................... 676, 678
C
Carbon Monoxide Gas ................................ 84
Carrying Cargo .................................. 431, 433
Certification Label .................................... 680
Changing Bulbs ......................................... 610
Charging System Indicator ................. 93, 659
Child Safety ................................................. 71
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 168
Emergency Trunk Opener ........................ 172 Child Seat
.................................................... 71
Booster Seats ............................................ 83
Child Seat for Infants................................. 73
Child Seat for Small Children ..................... 74
Installing a Child Seat wi th a Lap/Shoulder Seat
Belt ......................................................... 78
Larger Children ......................................... 82
Rear-facing Child Seat ............................... 73
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 75
Using a Tether ........................................... 80
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 168
Cleaning the Exterior ............................... 633
Cleaning the Interior ................................ 631
Climate Control System ............................ 222
Changing the Mode ........................ 222, 223
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ............................................... 224
Dust and Pollen Filter............................... 630
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode ................... 223
Sensors ................................................... 227
Synchronization Mode............................. 226
Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 222
CMBS
TM (Collision Mitigation Braking
SystemTM) ................................................. 476
Coat Hooks ............................................... 213
Collision Mitigation Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM) ................................................. 476
Compact Spare Tire .................. 641, 677, 679
Console Compartment ............................. 210

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Index
Continuously Variable TransmissionCreeping ................................................. 442
Fluid ........................................................ 607
Kickdown ................................................ 442
Operating the Shift Lever ........... 26, 444, 446
Shift Lever Does Not Move....................... 655
Shifting............................................ 443, 445
Controls ..................................................... 153
Coolant (Engine) ....................................... 605
Adding the Coolant ................................. 605
Overheating............................................. 656
Creeping (Continuously Variable Transmission) ........................................... 442
Cross Traffic Monitor ................................ 569
Cup Holders ............................................... 211
Customer Service Information ................. 689
Customize Display ..................... 124, 136, 151
Customized Features ................ 126, 355, 363
D
Daytime Running Lights ........................... 186
Dead Battery ............................................. 652
Defaulting All the Settings .............. 362, 385
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows .................................................. 224
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ................ 681
Dimming Headlights ............................................... 183
Rearview Mirror ....................................... 196
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................. 599 Directional Signals (Turn Signal)
............. 182
Display Setup .................................... 239, 281
Door Mirrors ............................................. 197
Doors ......................................................... 156
Auto Door Locking .................................. 169
Auto Door Unlocking .............................. 169
Door Open Message.................................. 41
Keys ........................................................ 156
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside ...................................... 166
Locking/Unlocking the Doors
from the Outside ................................... 159
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 620
Drive Mode Switch ................................... 450
Driver Attention Monitor ................ 119, 144
Driver Information Interface ... 113, 135, 138
Switching the Display ...................... 113, 139
Driver’s Knee Airbag .................................. 59
Driving ...................................................... 429
Braking ................................................... 554
Continuously Variable Transmission ......... 442
Shifting Position .............................. 443, 445
Starting the Engine.................................. 436
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 630
E
Eco Assist® System ...................................... 14
ECON Button ............................................ 449
Elapsed Time .................................... 118, 143
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System
Indicator ........................................... 96, 662
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............ 459
Emergency ................................................ 670
Emergency Engine Stop ........................... 651
Emergency Trunk Opener ............... 172, 672
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ...... 683
Engine Coolant .................................................. 605
If the Battery Is Dead............................... 652
Oil .......................................................... 598
Starting................................................... 436
Engine Coolant ........................................ 605
Adding the Coolant ................................ 605
Overheating ............................................ 656
Temperature Gauge ................................ 110
Engine Oil ................................................. 598
Adding ................................................... 601
Checking ................................................ 599
Displaying Oil Life ................................... 586
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ....................... 658
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 598
ENGINE START/STOP Button .................... 180
Exhaust Gas Hazard
(Carbon Monoxide) .................................. 84
Exterior Care (Cleaning) .......................... 633
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 197

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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
Starting Assist Brake Function................ 458
Starting the Engine .................................. 436
Does Not Start ........................................ 648
If the Battery Is Dead............................... 652
Steering Wheel
Adjusting ................................................ 195
Stopping ................................................... 562
Summer Tires ............................................ 626
Sunglasses Holder .................................... 213
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ....... 54
Switches
(Around the Steering Wheel) ........ 8, 9, 180
System Message Indicator ......................... 99
System Updates ........................................ 275
T
Tachometer.............................................. 109
Temperature Gauge .................................................... 110
Outside Temperature Display .................. 111
Temperature Sensor ........................ 111, 227
Time (Setting) ........................................... 154
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) ..................................................... 462
Indicator ........................................... 97, 663 Tires
........................................................... 617
Air Pressure ............................. 618, 677, 679
Checking and Maintaining ....................... 617
Inspection ................................................ 617
Labeling .................................................. 618
Puncture (Flat Tire) ................................... 641
Regulations ............................................. 620
Rotation .................................................. 624
Spare Tire ................................ 641, 677, 679
Summer .................................................. 626
Tire Chains .............................................. 625
Wear Indicators ....................................... 622
Winter ..................................................... 625
Tools .......................................................... 640
Towing Your Vehicle ................................ 435
Emergency .............................................. 670
TPMS
(Tire Pressure Monitoring System) ......... 462
Indicator ............................................ 97, 663
Traffic Jam Assist ...................................... 528
Traffic Sign Recognition System .............. 545
Transmission ..................................... 443, 445
Fluid ........................................................ 607
Shift Position Indicator ............... 93, 444, 446
Trip Computer .......................................... 266
Trip Meter ......................................... 116, 140
Troubleshooting ....................................... 639
Blown Fuse ...................................... 664, 666
Brake Pedal Vibrates .................................. 33
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door .......... 34 Emergency Towing .................................. 670
Engine Won’t Start .................................. 648
Noise When Braking .................................. 35
Overheating ............................................ 656
Puncture/Flat Tire .................................... 641
Rear Door Won’t Open...................... 33, 168
Shift Lever Won’t Move ........................... 655
Warning Indicators .................................... 88
Trunk ......................................................... 170
Lid........................................................... 170
Light Bulb........................................ 676, 678
Release Cord ........................................... 672
Unable to Open....................................... 672
Turbo Engine Vehicle ............................... 579
Turn Signals .............................................. 182
Indicators (Instrument Panel) ..................... 98U
Unlocking the Doors ................................ 159
Unlocking the Front Doors
from the Inside ....................................... 166
USB Flash Drives ............... 230, 245, 304, 335
USB Port(s) ................................................ 231
Using the Keyless Access System ............. 159