2023 HONDA CIVIC warning lights

786
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 If 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.
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791Continued
Handling the Unexpected
Overheating
How to Handle Overheating
Overheating symptoms are as follows:
•The temperature gauge 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.
Models with Auto Idle Stop
1 How to Handle Overheating
NOTICE
Continuing to drive with the temperature gauge 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
H
All models
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uuOverheating uHow to Handle Overheating
Continued
Handling the Unexpected
How to Handle Overheating
Overheating symptoms are as follows:
• The temperature gauge 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.
Models without Auto Idle Stop
1 How to Handle Overheating
NOTICE
Continuing to drive with the temperature gauge 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.
H
H
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795
Handling the Unexpected
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Engine oil pressure low 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 ch eck the oil level.
u Add oil as necessary.
2 Oil Check P. 713
3.Start the engine and check the Engine oil
pressure low 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 Engine oil pressure low Warning Appears
NOTICE
Running the engine with low oil pressure can cause
serious mechanical damage almost immediately.
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831
Index
Continuously Variable TransmissionCreeping................................................. 502
Fluid ....................................................... 725
Kickdown ............................................... 502
Operating the Shift Lever .......... 29, 504, 506
Shift Lever Does Not Move ...................... 790
Shifting ........................................... 503, 505
Controls .................................................... 173
Coolant (Engine) .............................. 721, 723
Adding the Coolant ........................ 721, 724
Overheating ............................................ 791
Creeping (Continuously Variable Transmission) .......................................... 502
Cross Traffic Monitor ............................... 677
Cup Holders .............................................. 235
Customer Service Information ................ 827
Customize Display .................... 136, 151, 170
Customized Features ....................... 382, 390
D
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 209
Dead Battery ............................................ 786
Defaulting All the Settings .............. 389, 413
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ................................................. 251
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ............... 818
Dimming Headlights .............................................. 206
Rearview Mirror ...................................... 220
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................ 713 Directional Signals (Turn Signal)
............. 205
Display Setup .................................... 266, 308
Door Mirrors ............................................. 221
Doors ......................................................... 176
Auto Door Locking .................................. 191
Auto Door Unlocking ............................... 191
Door Open Message .................................. 47
Keys ........................................................ 176
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside..................................................... 188
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the
Outside.................................................. 179
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 739
Drive Mode Switch ........................... 525, 529
Driver Attention Monitor ................ 131, 161
Driver Information Interface ... 125, 148, 154
Switching the Display ...................... 125, 155
Driver's Knee Airbag .................................. 65
Driving ....................................................... 485
Braking .................................................... 657
Continuously Variable Transmission ......... 502
Shifting Gear ........................................... 509
Shifting Position .............................. 503, 505
Starting the Engine .................................. 493
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 750
E
Eco Assist® System ...................................... 15
ECON Button ............................................. 513
Elapsed Time ..................................... 130, 160 Electric Power Steering (EPS) System
Indicator.......................................... 104, 798
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 535
Emergency ................................................ 808
Emergency Engine Stop ........................... 785
Emergency Hatch Opener ........................ 810
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ....... 820
Engine
Coolant ........................................... 721, 723
If the Battery Is Dead ............................... 786
Oil ........................................................... 711
Starting ................................................... 493
Engine Coolant ................................. 721, 723
Adding the Coolant......................... 721, 724
Overheating ............................................ 791
Temperature Gauge ................................ 119
Engine Oil ................................................. 711
Adding .................................................... 716
Checking................................................. 713
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 696
Engine oil pressure low Warning ............. 795
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 711
Engine oil pressure low Warning ............ 795
ENGINE START/STOP Button .................... 202
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) .. 92
Exterior Care (Cleaning) ........................... 753
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 221
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832
Index
F
Features..................................................... 255
Filters Dust and Pollen ....................................... 750
Oil ........................................................... 717
Flat Tire ..................................................... 761
Floor Mats ................................................. 752
Fluids
Brake ....................................................... 726
Continuously Variable Transmission ......... 725
Engine Coolant ................................ 721, 723
Windshield Washer .................................. 727
FM/AM Radio .................................... 267, 313
Fog Light Indicator ................................... 106
Folding Down the Rear Seats ................... 225
Foot Brake ................................................. 661
Front Airbags (SRS) ..................................... 60
Front Head Restraints ............................... 228
Front Seat Heaters .................................... 247
Front Seats Adjusting ................................................. 222
Front Wide View Camera ......................... 653
Fuel ...................................................... 32, 683
Average Fuel Economy..................... 128, 158
Economy ................................................. 689
Gauge ..................................................... 119
Instant Fuel Economy ....................... 128, 158
Low Fuel Indicator ................................... 103
Range .............................................. 128, 158
Recommendation .................................... 683
Refueling ......................................... 683, 811 Fuel Economy
........................................... 689
Fuel Fill Door .............................. 32, 685, 687
Fuses .......................................................... 801
Inspecting and Changing......................... 806
Locations......................................... 801, 804
G
Gasoline (Fuel) Average Fuel Economy .................... 128, 158
Economy ................................................. 689
Gauge ..................................................... 119
Information ............................................. 683
Instant Fuel Economy ...................... 128, 158
Low Fuel Indicator ................................... 103
Refueling......................................... 683, 811
Gauges ...................................................... 118
Gear Shift Lever Positions
Manual Transmission ............................... 509
Glass (care) ........................................ 751, 754
Glove Box .................................................. 233
G-Meter ..................................................... 165
H
Handling of the Jack ................................ 780
Handling the Unexpected ........................ 759
HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) ....................... 444, 464
Automatic Import of Cellular Phonebook
and Call History ............................. 456, 474
Automatic Transferring.................... 454, 473 Favorite Contacts ............................ 457, 475
HFL Buttons .................................... 444, 464
HFL Menus...................................... 447, 467
HFL Status Display ........................... 446, 466
In Case of Emergency ............................. 481
Limitations for Manual Operation .... 446, 466
Making a Call ................................. 459, 477
Options During a Call...................... 463, 480
Phone Setup ................................... 449, 469
Receiving a Call............................... 462, 479
Ringtone ......................................... 454, 473
Hatch ........................................................ 192
Light Bulb ............................................... 814
Unable to Open ...................................... 810
Hazard Warning Button .............................. 8
HD Radio
TM............................................... 314
Headlights ................................................ 206
Aiming.................................................... 728
Auto High-Beam ..................................... 210
Automatic Operation .............................. 207
Dimming................................................. 206
Operating ............................................... 206
Heated Steering Wheel ........................... 246
Heaters (Front Seat) ................................. 247
Heaters (Rear Seat) .................................. 248
HFL (HandsFreeLink ®) ...................... 444, 464
High Beam Indicator ................................ 106
Hill Start Assist System ............................. 498
HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver ........... 441
Honda App License Agreement .............. 363
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833
Index
Honda LogR.............................................. 414
About Honda LogR ................................. 414
Auto Score Mode.................................... 418
Customize .............................................. 436
Dara Log Mode ....................................... 425
Initial Settings ......................................... 415
Performance Monitor .............................. 416
Honda Sensing ®................................ 34, 551
HondaLink® ............................................ 337
I
Identification Numbers
Vehicle Identification............................... 816
Illumination Control Dial ................................................. 217, 218
Immobilizer System .................................. 195
Indicator ................................................. 110
Indicators .................................................... 96
+R Mode ........................................ 109, 529
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)................ 598
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow ................................ 113, 578
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low
Speed Follow Interval ............................ 114
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 103
Auto High-Beam ..................................... 106
Auto Idle Stop (Green) ............................ 111
Auto Idle Stop OFF .................................. 111
Auto Idle Stop Suspend........................... 112
Auto Idle Stop System (Amber) ............... 111 Automatic Brake Hold ..................... 100, 662
Automatic Brake Hold System .......... 100, 662
Charging System ............................. 101, 796
COMFORT Mode ............................. 108, 529
Cruise Mode............................................ 114
ECON Mode ............................ 108, 513, 525
Electric Power Steering (EPS)
System........................................... 104, 798
Fog Light ................................................. 106
Gear Position ........................................... 102
High Beam .............................................. 106
Immobilizer System .................................. 110
INDIVIDUAL Mode ........................... 108, 529
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) .......... 114
Lights On ................................................. 106
Low Fuel .................................................. 103
Low Temperature .................................... 109
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS ... 105, 540, 545, 800
M (7-speed manual shift mode) /Shift ...... 101
Malfunction Indicator Lamp ............. 101, 796
NORMAL Mode ............................... 108, 525
Parking Brake and Brake System (Amber) ......................................... 100, 799
Parking Brake and Brake System (Red).................................. 98, 99, 797, 799
Safety Support ................................. 115, 117
Seat Belt Reminder ............................ 50, 103
Security System Alarm ............................. 110
Shift Down .............................................. 102
Shift Position ........................................... 101
Shift Up ................................................... 102 SPORT Mode ........................... 108, 525, 529
Supplemental Restraint System .......... 73, 104
System Message ...................................... 107
Transmission System................................ 102
Turn Signal and Hazard Warning ............. 106
Vehicle Stability Assist
TM (VSA
®)
OFF ............................................... 105, 536
Vehicle Stability Assist
TM (VSA ®)
System .......................................... 104, 535
Information .............................................. 813
Instant Fuel Economy ....................... 128, 158
Instrument Panel ........................................ 95
Brightness Control........................... 217, 218
Interior Lights ........................................... 231
Interior Rearview Mirror .......................... 220
iPod ................................................... 269, 328
J
Jack (Wheel Nut Wrench) ........................ 764
Jump Starting ........................................... 786
K
Key Number Tag ....................................... 177
Keyless Access System .............................. 179
Keys ........................................................... 176
Number Tag ............................................ 177
Rear Door Won't Open............................ 190
Remote Transmitter ................................. 184
Types and Functions ................................ 176
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834
Index
Kickdown (Continuously Variable Transmission) ........................................... 502
L
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) ......... 618
LATCH (Child Seats) .................................... 82
Lights ................................................. 206, 728
Auto High-Beam ...................................... 210
Automatic ............................................... 207
Bulb Replacement .................................... 728
Daytime Running Lights ........................... 209
Fog Lights ................................................ 209
High Beam Indicator ................................ 106
Interior .................................................... 231
Light Switches ......................................... 206
Lights On Indicator .................................. 106
Turn Signals ............................................. 205
Limited Slip Differential (LSD) ................. 539
Load Limits ................................................ 489
Locking/Unlocking .................................... 176
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .................. 191
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 190
From Inside .............................................. 188
From Outside ........................................... 179
Keys ........................................................ 176
Using a Key ............................................. 185
Low Battery Charge .................................. 796
Low Fuel Indicator .................................... 103
Low Remote Key Signal Strength ............ 178
Low Speed Braking Control ............. 567, 573Lower Anchors
............................................ 82
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) ............. 489
M
Maintenance............................................. 691
Adding the Coolant......................... 721, 724
Battery .................................................... 747
Brake Fluid .............................................. 726
Cleaning ......................................... 751, 753
Climate Control System ........................... 750
Coolant ........................................... 721, 723
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 695
Oil ........................................................... 713
Precautions ............................................. 692
Remote Transmitter ................................. 749
Replacing Light Bulbs .............................. 728
Safety...................................................... 693
Service Items ........................................... 700
Tires ........................................................ 736
Transmission Fluid ................................... 725
Under the Hood ...................................... 707
Malfunction Indicator Lamp ............ 101, 796
Manual Transmission ............................... 509
Map Lights ................................................ 232
Maximum Load Limit ............................... 489
Meters, Gauges ......................................... 118
Mirrors ...................................................... 220
Adjusting ................................................ 220
Door ....................................................... 221
Exterior ................................................... 221 Interior Rearview ..................................... 220
Modifications (and Accessories) .............. 756
Moonroof ................................................. 201
MP3 ................................................... 272, 331
Multi-View Rear Camera ......................... 681
N
Navigation................................................ 160
Numbers (Identification) ......................... 816
O
Odometer................................................. 120
Oil (Engine) .............................................. 711
Adding ................................................... 716
Checking ................................................ 713
Displaying Oil Life ................................... 696
Engine oil pressure low Warning ............. 795
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 711
Viscosity.................................................. 711
Open Source Licenses .............................. 377
Opening
Hatch...................................................... 810
Hood ...................................................... 710
Opening/Closing
Hatch...................................................... 192
Moonroof ............................................... 201
Power Windows...................................... 198
Outside Temperature Display ................. 120
Overheating ............................................. 791
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