Indicators HONDA CIVIC 2013 9.G Owner's Manual

uuGauges and Displays uGauges
78Instrument Panel
■i-VTEC indicator
Comes on when the i-VTEC system switches
the low RPM cams to the high RPM cams.■Rev indicators
Come on when the tachometer reading
approaches the red zone on a scale of one to
six.
■i-VTEC and Rev Indicators
*
1 Rev indicators
When the fifth indicator (red) comes on, the engine
has reached its maximum output.
When all the indicators are on, the tachometer
reading is on the verge of entering into the red zone.
i-VTEC Indicator
Rev Indicators* Not available on all models

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uAdjusting the Steering Wheel
Controls
Adjusting the Steering WheelThe steering wheel height and distance from your body can be adjusted so that you
can comfortably grip the steering wheel in an appropriate driving posture.
1.Pull the steering wheel adjustment lever up.
u The steering wheel adjustment lever is
under the steering column.
2. Move the steering wheel up or down, and
in or out.
u Make sure you can see the instrument
panel gauges and indicators.
3. Push the steering wheel adjustment lever
down to lock the steering wheel in position.
u After adjusting the position, make sure
you have securely locked the steering
wheel in place by trying to move it up,
down, in, and out.
1Adjusting the Steering Wheel
Make any steering wheel adjustments before you
start driving.
3
WARNING
Adjusting the steering wheel position while
driving may cause you to lose control of the
vehicle and be seriously injured in a crash.
Adjust the steering wheel only when the
vehicle is stopped.
To adjustTo lock
Lever

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uuBefore Driving uDriving Preparation
Driving
• Be sure items placed on the floor behind the front seats cannot roll under the
seats.
u They can interfere with the driver's ability to operate the pedals, the operation
of the seats, or the operation of the sensors under the seats.
• Everyone in the vehicle must fasten their seat belt.
2 Fastening a Seat Belt P. 33
•Make sure that the indicators in the instrument panel come on when you start the
vehicle, and go off soon after.
u Always have a dealer check the vehicle if a problem is indicated.
2 Indicators P. 66

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Maintenance
This chapter discusses basic maintenance.
Before Performing MaintenanceInspection and Maintenance ............ 254Safety When Performing Maintenance..... 255Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service ........................................... 256
Maintenance Minder
TM..................... 257
Maintenance Under the Hood
Maintenance Items Under the Hood ..... 265Opening the Hood ........................... 267
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 268
Oil Check ......................................... 269
Adding Engine Oil ............................ 271Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter ..... 272
Engine Coolant ................................ 275
Transmission Fluid ............................ 277
Brake/Clutch Fluid ............................ 280
Refilling Window Washer Fluid......... 281
Replacing Light Bulbs ....................... 282Checking and Maintaining Wiper
Blades .......................................... 295Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires ................................. 297Tire and Loading Information Label ...... 298Tire Labeling .................................... 298DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles)....... 300Wear Indicators................................ 302 Tire Service Life ................................ 302
Tire and Wheel Replacement ........... 303
Tire Rotation .................................... 304
Winter Tires ..................................... 305
Battery ............................................... 306
Remote Transmitter Care
*
Replacing the Button Battery ........... 307
Heating and Cooling System
*/Climate
Control System
* Maintenance ....... 308
Cleaning
Interior Care .................................... 309
Exterior Care.................................... 311
* Not available on all models

297Maintenance
Checking and Maintaining TiresChecking TiresTo safely operate your vehicle, your tires must be of the proper type and size, in
good condition with adequate tread, and properly inflated.■Inflation guidelines
Properly inflated tires provide the best combination of handling, tread life, and comfort.
Refer to the driver’s doorjamb label or specification’s page for the specified pressure.
Underinflated tires wear unevenly, adversely affect handling and fuel economy, and
are more likely to fail from overheating.
Overinflated tires make your vehicle ride harshly, are more prone to road hazards,
and wear unevenly.
Every day before you drive, look at each of the tires. If one looks lower than the
others, check the pressure with a tire gauge.
At least once a month or before long trips, use a gauge to measure the pressure in
all tires, including the spare
*. Even tires in good condition can lose 1 to 2 psi (10 to
20 kPa, 0.1 to 0.2 kgf/cm2) per month.
■Inspection guidelines
Every time you check inflation, also examine the tires and valve stems.
Look for:
• Bumps or bulges on the side or in the tread. Replace the tire if you find any cuts,
splits, or cracks in the side of the tire. Replace it if you see fabric or cord.
• Remove any foreign objects and inspect for air leaks.
• Uneven tread wear. Have a dealer check the wheel alignment.
• Excessive tread wear.2 Wear Indicators P. 302
•Cracks or other damage around valve stem.
1Checking Tires
Measure the air pressure when tires are cold. This
means the vehicle has been parked for at least three
hours, or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km). If
necessary, add or release air until the specified
pressure is reached.
If checked when hot, tire pressure can be as much as
4–6 psi (30–40 kPa, 0.3–0.4 kgf/cm
2) higher than if
checked when cold.
Have a dealer check the tires if you feel a consistent
vibration while driving. New tires and any that have
been removed and reinstalled should be properly
balanced.
3
WARNING
Using tires that are excessively worn or
improperly inflated can cause a crash in
which you can be seriously hurt or killed.
Follow all instruction s in this owner’s
manual regarding tire inflation and
maintenance.
* Not available on all models

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uuChecking and Maintaining Tires uTire Labeling
Maintenance
The tire identification number (TIN) is a group of numbers and letters that look like
the example in the side column. TIN is located on the sidewall of the tire.
Cold Tire Pressure – The tire air pressure when the vehicle has been parked for at
least three hours or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km).
Load Rating – Means the maximum load that a tire is rated to carry for a given
inflation pressure.
Maximum Inflation Pressure – The maximum tire air pressure that the tire can
hold.
Maximum Load Rating – Means the load rating for a tire at the maximum
permissible inflation pressure for that tire.
Recommended Inflation Pressure – The cold tire inflation pressure recommended
by the manufacturer.
Treadwear Indicators (TWI) – Means the projections within the principal grooves
designed to give a visual indication of the degrees of wear of the tread.■Tire Identification Number (TIN)■Glossary of Tire Terminology
1 Tire Identification Number (TIN)DOT B97R FW6X 2209
DOT: This indicates that the tire meets all
requirements of the U.S. Department of
Transportation.
B97R: Manufacturer's identification mark.
FW6X: Tire type code.
22 09: Date of manufacture.
Year
Week

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uuChecking and Maintaining Tires uWear Indicators
Maintenance
Wear Indicators
The groove where the wear indicator is
located is 1/16 inch (1 .6 mm) shallower than
elsewhere on the tire. If the tread has worn so
that the indicator is exposed, replace the tire.
Worn out tires have poor traction on wet
roads.
Tire Service LifeThe life of your tires is dependent on many factors, including driving habits, road
conditions, vehicle loading, inflation pressure, maintenance history, speed, and
environmental conditions (even when the tires are not in use).
In addition to regular inspections and inflation pressure maintenance, it is
recommended that you have annual inspections performed once the tires reach five
years old. All tires, including the spare, should be removed from service after 10
years from the date of manufacture, regardless of their condition or state of wear.
1 Checking Tires
High speed driving
We recommend that you do not drive faster than the
posted speed limits and conditions allow. If you drive
at sustained high speeds (over 112 mph or 180
km/h), adjust the cold tire pressures as shown below
to avoid excessive heat build up and sudden tire
failure.*1: Optional for U.S. Si models (summer tires)Tire Size
P215/45R17 87V
215/45ZR17 91W
*1
Pressure 35 psi (240 kPa, 2.4 kgf/cm
2)
Models with P215/45R17 tiresModels with 215/45ZR17 tires
Example of a Wear
Indicator mark

362Index
Gauges......................................................... 77
Gear Shift Lever Positions Automatic Transmission ........................... 227
Manual Transmission ............................... 230
Glass (care) ................................................ 312
Glove Box .................................................. 136HHalogen Bulbs ................................... 282, 286
Handling the Unexpected ........................ 313
HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) ............................... 181
Automatic Import of Cellular Phonebook and Call History ............................................ 197
Automatic Transferring ............................ 195
Caller’s ID Information ............................. 195
HFL Buttons ............................................. 181
HFL Menus .............................................. 183
HFL Status Display.................................... 182
Limitations for Manual Operation ............ 182
Making a Call .......................................... 201
Options During a Call .............................. 206
Phone Setup ............................................ 188
Receiving a Call ....................................... 205
Speed Dial ............................................... 198
Text Message................................... 193, 207
To Clear the System ................................. 196
To Create a Security PIN........................... 194
Hazard Warning Button ............................... 2
Head Restraints ......................................... 130 Headlights
................................................. 118
Aiming .................................................... 282
Automatic Operation............................... 119
Dimming ......................................... 118, 121
Operating................................................ 118
Heaters (Seat) ........................................... 141
Heating and Cooling System ................... 142
Cooling ................................................... 144
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ........................................ 145
Dust and Pollen Filter............................... 308
Heating ................................................... 143
HFL (HandsFreeLink ®)............................... 181
High Beam Indicator .................................. 72
IIdentification Numbers ............................ 350
Engine and Transmission ......................... 350
Vehicle Identification .............. ................. 350
Ignition Switch ......................................... 117
Illumination Control ................................. 123
Knob ....................................................... 123
i-MID ........................................................... 81
Immobilizer System .................................. 112
Indicator.................................................... 73
Indicators .................................................... 66
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)..................... 69
Charging System ............................... 67, 337
CRUISE CONTROL ............................. 74, 234
CRUISE MAIN .................................... 74, 233 Daytime Running Lights ............................ 71
Door Open.......................................... 29, 70
ECON Mode ..................................... 74, 232
EPS (Electric Power Steering)
System ............................................ 71, 339
Fog Light .................................................. 72
High Beam ................................................ 72
High Temperature ..................................... 69
Immobilizer System ................................... 73
i-VTEC ................................................ 74, 78
Lights On .................................................. 72
Low Fuel ................................................... 68
Low Oil Pressure ............................... 66, 337
Low Temperature...................................... 73
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS ............ 71, 238, 239
Maintenance Minder......................... 74, 257
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 67, 338
Parking Brake and Brake System ....... 66, 339
REV..................................................... 74, 78
Seat Belt Reminder.............................. 31, 68
Security System Alarm............................... 73
Shift Lever Position.................................... 67
Supplemental Restraint System ........... 47, 69
System Message ....................................... 72
Transmission ............................................. 68
Trunk Open .............................................. 71
Turn Signal ............................................... 72
VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist)
System ............................................ 70, 236
VSA ® OFF.......................................... 70, 237
Washer Level ............................................ 74

363Index
Information.............................................. 345
Information Display ................................... 79
Instant Fuel Economy .......................... 77, 84
Instrument Panel ........................................ 65
Brightness Control .................................. 123
intelligent Multi-Information Display (i-MID) ....................................................... 81
Interior Lights ........................................... 135
Interior Rearview Mirror ......................... 126
i-VTEC and REV Indicators ......................... 78JJack (Wheel Nut Wrench)........................ 318
Jump Starting ........................................... 331KKey Number Tag ...................................... 100
Keyless Lockout Prevention ..................... 102
Keys ............................................................. 99
Lockout Prevention ................................. 102
Master Keys .............................................. 99
Number Tag............................................ 100
Rear Door Won’t Open ........................... 104
Remote Transmitter ................................ 101
Types and Functions.................................. 99
Valet Key ................................................ 100
Won’t Turn ............................................... 20
Kickdown (Automatic Transmission) ...... 226
LLanguage (HFL)......................................... 182
LATCH (Child Seats) .................................... 55
Lights ................................................. 118, 282
Automatic ............................................... 119
Bulb Replacement.................................... 282
Daytime Running Lights ........................... 121
Fog Lights................................................ 121
High Beam Indicator .................................. 72
Interior .................................................... 135
Light Switches ......................................... 118
Lights On Indicator .................................... 72
Turn Signals............................................. 118
Load Limits ................................................ 217
Locking/Unlocking ...................................... 99
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .................. 105
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 104
From Inside.............................................. 103
From Outside........................................... 101
Keys .......................................................... 99
Using a Key ............................................. 102
Lockout Prevention System ...................... 102
Low Battery Charge .................................. 337
Low Fuel Indicator ...................................... 68
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 66, 337
Lower Anchors ............................................ 55
Lubricant Specifications Chart ......... 346, 348
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) ............. 217
MMaintenance............................................. 253
Battery .................................................... 306
Brake/Clutch Fluid ................................... 280
Cleaning ................................................. 309
Climate Control System ........................... 308
Coolant ................................................... 275
Heating and Cooling System ................... 308
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 257
Oil ........................................................... 269
Precautions ............................................. 254
Radiator .................................................. 276
Remote Transmitter ................................. 307
Replacing Light Bulbs .............................. 282
Safety...................................................... 255
Service Items ................................... 259, 263
Tires ........................................................ 297
Transmission Fluid ................................... 277
Under the Hood ...................................... 265
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 67, 338
Manual Transmission ............................... 229
Map Lights ................................................ 135
Maximum Load Limit ............................... 217
Meters, Gauges ........................................... 77
Mirrors ...................................................... 126
Adjusting ................................................ 126
Door ....................................................... 126
Exterior ................................................... 126
Interior Rearview ..................................... 126
Modifications (and Accessories) .............. 251
Moonroof ................................................. 116

364Index
MP3............................................ 155, 162, 170NNumbers (Identification) .......................... 350OOdometer.............................................. 79, 82
Oil (Engine) ............................................... 268
Adding .................................................... 271
Checking ................................................. 269
Displaying Oil Life ............................ 257, 261
Low Oil Pressure Indicator .................. 66, 337
Recommended Engine Oil ........................ 268
Viscosity .................................................. 268
Opening/Closing
Hood ....................................................... 267
Moonroof ................................................ 116
Power Windows ...................................... 114
Trunk....................................................... 109
Outside Temperature Display .................... 84
Overheating .............................................. 335PPandora®................................................... 169
Panic Mode ............................................... 113
Parking ...................................................... 245
Parking Brake ............................................ 241
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator ............................................ 66, 339 Passenger Airbag Off Indicator
................. 48
Passing Indicators ..................................... 118
Power Windows ....................................... 114
Precautions While Driving ....................... 225
Rain ........................................................ 225
Pregnant Women ....................................... 35
Puncture (Tire) .................................. 315, 322
RRadiator.................................................... 276
Radio (AM/FM) ................................. 154, 159
Radio Data System (RDS) ......................... 161
Range .................................................... 80, 83
RDS (Radio Data System) ......................... 161
Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing) ....... 353
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button ..................................................... 124
Rear Seats (Folding Down) ...................... 133
Rearview Camera ..................................... 246
Rearview Mirror ....................................... 126
Refueling .................................................. 247
Fuel Gauge................................................ 77
Gasoline .................................. 247, 346, 348
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 68
Regulations ............................... 239, 300, 351
Remote Transmitter ................................. 101
Replacement Battery .................................................... 307
Bulbs ....................................................... 282
Fuses ............................................... 341, 342 Tires........................................................ 303
Wiper Blade Rubber ................................ 295
Reporting Safety Defects ......................... 352
Resetting a Trip Meter ......................... 79, 82
SSafe Driving................................................ 25
Safety Check ............................................... 29
Safety Labels .............................................. 63
Safety Message .......................................... 23
Seat Belts .................................................... 30
Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor ................. 34
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners ................. 32
Checking .................................................. 36
Fastening .................................................. 33
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt ................................................. 57
Pregnant Women...................................... 35
Reminder .................................................. 31
Warning Indicator ............................... 31, 68
Seat Heaters ............................................. 141
Seats .......................................................... 127
Adjusting ................................................ 127
Front Seats.............................................. 127
Rear Seats ............................................... 133
Seat Heaters ........................................... 141
Security System ........................................ 112
Immobilizer System Indicator..................... 73
Security System Alarm Indicator ................ 73