2023 HONDA CIVIC towing

Contents
This owner's manual should be considered a permanent part of the
vehicle and should remain with the vehicle when it is sold.
The Navigation Manual is available online at owners.honda.com
(U.S.) or honda.ca (Canada). If you are the first registered owner
of your vehicle, you may request a complimentary printed
copy of the Navigation Manual within the first six months of
vehicle purchase. To request a copy, visit owners.honda.com. In
Canada, please request a copy from your Honda dealer.
This owner's manual covers all models of your vehicle. You may find
descriptions of equipment and features that are not on your
particular model.
Images throughout this owner's manu al (including the front cover)
represent features and equipment that are available on some, but
not all, models. Your particular mo del may not have some of these
features.
This owner's manual is for vehicles sold in the United States and
Canada.
The information and specifications in cluded in this publication were
in effect at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change specifications
or design at any time without notice and without incurring any
obligation.2 Safe Driving P. 43
For Safe Driving P. 44 Seat Belts P. 48 Airbags P. 57
2Instrument Panel P. 95
Indicators P. 96 Gauges and Driver Information Interface P. 118
2Controls P. 173
Clock P. 174 Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 176
Operating the Switches Ar ound the Steering Wheel P. 202
Interior Convenience Items P. 231
2 Features P. 255
Audio System P. 256 Audio System Basic Operation P. 264, 289
Customized Features P. 382, 390 Honda LogR* P. 414
HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver* P. 441
2 Driving P. 485
Before Driving P. 486 Towing a Trailer P. 492
Multi-View Rear Camera P. 681 Refueling P. 683
2Maintenance P. 691
Before Performing Maintenance P. 692 Maintenance MinderTM P. 695
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 733
Climate Control System Maintenance P. 750
2Handling the Unexpected P. 759
Tools P. 760 If a Tire Goes Flat P. 761
Shift Lever Does Not Move P. 790 Overheating P. 791
If You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door P. 809
2 Information P. 813
Specifications P. 814 Identification Numbers P. 816
Emissions Testing P. 820 Warranty Coverages P. 823
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Contents
Child Safety P. 77Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 92Safety Labels P. 93
Hatch P. 192Security System P. 195 Windows P. 198 Moonroof* P. 201
Mirrors P. 220 Seats P. 222
Climate Control System P. 249
Audio Error Messages P. 359 General Information on the Audio System P. 361
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® P. 444, 464 Refuel Recommend P. 483
When Driving P. 493 Honda Sensing ® P. 551 Braking P. 657 Parki ng Your Vehicle P. 669
Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions P. 689 Turbo Engine Vehicle* P. 690
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 707 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 728
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 736 Batt ery P. 747 Remote Transmitter Care P. 749
Cleaning P. 751 Accessories and Modifications P. 756
Handling of the Jack P. 780 Engine Does Not Start P. 781 If the Battery Is Dead P. 786
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 795 Fuses P. 801Emergency Towing P. 808
If You Cannot Open the Hatch P. 810 Refueling P. 811
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 818 Reporting Safety Defects P. 819
Authorized Manuals P. 826 Customer Service Information P. 827 Open Source Licence P. 828
Quick Reference GuideP. 8
Safe DrivingP. 43
Instrument PanelP. 95
ControlsP. 173
FeaturesP. 255
DrivingP. 485
MaintenanceP. 691
Handling the UnexpectedP. 759
InformationP. 813
IndexP. 829
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Quick Reference Guide
37
Handling the Unexpected (P759)
Flat Tire (P761)
●Park in a safe location and replace the
flat tire with the compact spare tire in the
cargo area.
●Park in a safe location and repair the flat
tire using the temporary tire repair kit.
Indicators Come On
(P795)
●Identify the indicator and consult the
owner's manual.
Models with a compact spare tire
Models with temporary tire repair kit
Engine Won't Start
(P781)
●If the battery is dead, jump start using a
booster battery.
Blown Fuse (P801)
●Check for a blown fuse if an electrical
device does not operate.
Overheating (P791)
●Park in a safe location. If you do not see
steam under the hood, open the hood,
and let the engine cool down.
Emergency Towing
(P808)
●Call a professional towing service if you
need to tow your vehicle.
* Not available on all models
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485
Driving
This chapter discusses driving and refueling.
Before Driving................................... 486
Towing a Trailer ................................ 492
When Driving Starting the Engine .......................... 493
Precautions While Driving................. 500
Continuously Variable Transmission*... 502
Shifting ............................ 503 , 505, 509
ECON Button*................................. 513
Auto Idle Stop .......................... 514 , 520
Drive Mode Switch
*................. 525 , 529
Vehicle Stability AssistTM (VSA®), aka Electronic
Stability Control (ESC), System .............. 535
Agile Handling Assist ....................... 538
Limited Slip Differential (LSD)*......... 539Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)*. 540Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) - Required Federal Explanation*....... 545
Blind Spot Information System*....... 547
Honda Sensing ®................................ 551
Collision Mitigati on Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM) ....................................... 555
Low Speed Braking Control*.... 567, 573
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low
Speed Follow
*............................... 578
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)*....... 598 Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) .. 618
Traffic Jam Assist
*........................... 630
Road Departure Miti gation System... 639
Traffic Sign Recognition System ....... 647
Front Wide View Camera ................. 653
Sonar Sensors
*................................ 655
Braking .............................................. 657
Parking Your Vehicle ........................ 669
Multi-View Rear Camera .................. 681
Refueling ........................................... 683
Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions .... 689
Turbo Engine Vehicle*...................... 690
* Not available on all models
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489
uuBefore Driving uMaximum Load Limit
Continued
Driving
Maximum Load Limit
The maximum load for your ve hicle is 850 lbs (385 kg).
The maximum load for your ve hicle is 680 lbs (308 kg).
See the Tire and Loading Information label attached to the driver's
doorjamb.
This figure includes the total weig ht of all occupants, cargo, and
accessories, and the tongue load if you are towing a trailer.
1 Maximum Load Limit
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR):
The maximum allowable weight of the vehicle, all
occupants, all accesso ries and all cargo.
2 Specifications P. 814
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR):
The maximum allowable weight of the vehicle axle. 2 Specifications P. 814
3WARNING
Overloading or improper loading
can affect handling and stability
and cause a crash in which you
can be hurt or killed.
Follow all load limits and other
loading guidelines in this manual.
Models with Auto Idle Stop
Models without Auto Idle Stop
Label Example
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490
uuBefore Driving uMaximum Load Limit
Driving
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit -
(1) Locate the statement “The combined weight of occupants and
cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs.” on your
vehicle's placard.
(2) Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers
that will be riding in your vehicle.
(3) Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers
from XXX kg or XXX lbs.
(4) The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and
luggage load capacity. For example, if the “XXX” amount
equals 1,400 lbs. and there will be five 150 lb. passengers in
your vehicle, the amount of av ailable cargo and luggage load
capacity is 650 lbs. (1,400 - 750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs.)
(5) Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being
loaded on the vehicle. That we ight may not safely exceed the
available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in step 4.
(6) If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will
be transferred to your vehicl e. Consult this manual to
determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage
load capacity of your vehicle.
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491
uuBefore Driving uMaximum Load Limit
Driving
In addition, the total weight of the vehicle, all occupants,
accessories, cargo, and trailer tongue load must not exceed the
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or the Gross Axle Weight
Rating (GAWR). Both are on a label on the driver's doorjamb.1Maximum Load Limit
Towing a Trailer:
See Towing a Trailer to determine whether your
vehicle is designed to tow a trailer.
2 Towing a Trailer P. 492
Load Limits Example
Example1
Max Load 850 lbs
(385 kg) Passenger Weight
150 lbs x 2 = 300 lbs (68 kg x 2 = 136 kg) Cargo Weight
550 lbs
(249 kg)
Example2
Max Load 850 lbs
(385 kg) Passenger Weight
150 lbs x 5 = 750 lbs (68 kg x 5 = 340 kg) Cargo Weight
100 lbs
(45 kg)
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492
Driving
Towing a Trailer
Your vehicle is not designed to tow a trailer. Attempting to do so can void your
warranties.
Towing Behind a Motorhome
Your vehicle is not designed to be towed behind a motor home. If your vehicle needs
to be towed in an emergency, refe r to the emergency towing information.
2Emergency Towing P. 808
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