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Handling the Unexpected
If You Cannot Open the Trunk
If you cannot open the trunk, use the following procedure.1.Remove the cover with a key.
u Wrap a key with a cloth to prevent
scratching the cover.
2. Pull the release cord.
3. Replace the cover.
■What to Do if Unable to Open the Trunk1If You Cannot Open the Trunk
Following up:
After taking these steps, cont act a dealer to have the
vehicle checked.
Cover
Release Cord

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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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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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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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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

695
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

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