2023 HONDA CIVIC Owners Manual

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uuMaintenance Under the Hood uRefilling Window Washer Fluid
Maintenance
Refilling Window Washer Fluid
Check the amount of window washer fluid.
If the level is low, fill the washer reservoir.
If the washer fluid is low, a message appears
on the driver information interface.
Pour the washer fluid carefully. Do not overflow the reservoir.1Refilling Window Washer Fluid
NOTICE
Do not use engine antifreeze or a vinegar/water
solution in the windshield washer reservoir.
Antifreeze can damage y our vehicle's paint. A
vinegar/water solution ca n damage the windshield
washer pump.
Use only commercially avai lable windshield washer
fluid.
Avoid prolonged use of hard water to prevent lime
scale buildup.Canadian models with Auto Idle Stop
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Maintenance
Replacing Light Bulbs
Headlights
Headlights are LED type. Have an authorized Honda dealer inspect and replace the
light assembly.
Fog Lights*
Fog lights are LED type. Have an authoriz ed Honda dealer inspect and replace the
light assembly.
Front Turn Signal Lights
Front turn signal lights are LED type. Have an authorized Honda dealer inspect and
replace the light assembly.
Front Side Marker Lights
Front side marker lights are LED type. Have an authorized Honda dealer inspect and
replace the light assembly.
Parking/Daytime Running Lights
Parking/daytime running lights are LED type . Have an authorized Honda dealer
inspect and replace the light assembly.
Side Turn Signal/Emergency Indicator Lights*
Door mirror side turn lights are LED type. Have an authorized Honda dealer inspect
and replace the light assembly.
1 Headlights
The headlight aim is set by the factory, and does not
need to be adjusted. Howeve r, if you regularly carry
heavy items in the cargo area, have the aiming
readjusted at a dealer or by a qualified technician.
* Not available on all models
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uuReplacing Light Bulbs uBrake Light, Taillight, Rear Side Marker Light, and Rear Turn Signal Light Bulbs
Continued
Maintenance
Brake Light, Taillight, Rear Side Marker Light, and
Rear Turn Signal Light Bulbs
When replacing, use the following bulbs.
1.Pry on the edge of the cover using a flat-tip
screwdriver to remove the cover.
u Wrap the flat-tip screwdriver with a cloth
to prevent scratches.
2. Unscrew the bolts.
Brake Ligh t: LED
Taillight: LED
Rear Side Marker Light: LED
Rear Turn Signal Light: 21 W (Amber)
1 Brake Light, Taillight, Rear Side Marker Light, and Rear Turn
Signal Light Bulbs
Brake lights, taillight s, and rear side marker lights are
LED type. Have an authorized Honda dealer inspect
and replace the light assembly.
Cover
Bolt
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uuReplacing Light Bulbs uBrake Light, Taillight, Rear Side Marker Light, and Rear Turn Signal Light Bulbs
Maintenance
3.Grasp underneath the taillight and rotate it
upward to release the lower snap pin.
4. Rotate the taillight ou tward to release the
upper snap pin.
5. Pull the light assembly out of the rear pillar.
6. Turn the socket counter-clockwise and
remove it.
7. Remove the old bulb and insert a new bulb.
8. Align the pins with the body grommets,
then push in unt il they fully seat.
Lower Snap Pin
Upper Snap Pin
Bulb
Socket
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uuReplacing Light Bulbs uTaillight and Back-Up Light Bulbs
Maintenance
Taillight and Back-Up Light Bulbs
When replacing, use the following bulbs.
1.Remove the cover by prying on the edge
using a flat-tip screwdriver.
u Wrap the flat-tip screwdriver with a cloth
to prevent scratches.
2. Turn the socket counter-clockwise and
remove it.
3. Remove the old bulb and insert a new bulb.
Rear License Plate Light
Rear license plate light is LED type. Have an authorized Honda dealer inspect and
replace the light assembly.
Taillight: LED
Back-Up Light: 16 W
1 Taillight and Back-Up Light Bulbs
Taillights are LED type. Ha ve an authorized Honda
dealer inspect and replace the light assembly.
Cover
Bulb
Socket
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uuReplacing Light Bulbs uHigh-Mount Brake Light
Maintenance
High-Mount Brake Light
High-mount brake light is LED type. Have an authorized Honda dealer inspect and
replace the light assembly.
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Maintenance
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades
Checking Wiper Blades
If the wiper blade rubber has deteriorated, it will leave streaks, become noisy, and
the hard surfaces of the blade may scratch the window glass.
Changing the Front Wiper Blade
1.Set the power mode to ON, then to
VEHICLE OFF.
2. Within 10 seconds of setting the power
mode to VEHICLE OFF, hold the wiper
switch in the MIST position for more than
two seconds.
u Both wiper arms are set to the
maintenance position as shown in the
image.
3. Lift both wiper arms.1Changing the Front Wiper Blade
NOTICE
Avoid dropping the wiper arm onto the windshield, it
may damage the wiper arm and/or the windshield.
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uuChecking and Maintaining Wiper Blades uChanging the Front Wiper Blade
Maintenance
4. Depress the lock tab, then slide the wiper
blade off the wiper arm.
5. Slide the new wiper blade onto the wiper
arm until it clicks into place.
6. Lower both wiper arms.
7. Set the power mode to ON, then set the
wiper switch to the MIST position once.
u The wiper arms return to the standard
position.
Tab
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