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uuReplacing Light Bulbs uBrake Light, Taillight, Rear Side Marker Light, and Rear Turn Signal Light Bulbs
Maintenance
4.Turn the socket counter-clockwise and
remove it.
5. Remove the old bulb and insert a new bulb.
6. Align the pins with the body grommets,
then push in unt il they fully seat.
Bulb
Socket

676
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

678
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

691
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

692
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

694
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

697
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