engine HONDA CIVIC 2014 9.G Owners Manual

459Index
Display Button.......................................... 198
Display/Information Button ...................... 86
Door Mirrors ............................................. 144
Doors ........................................................ 106
Auto Door Locking.................................. 117
Auto Door Unlocking .............................. 117
Door Open Indicator ........................... 31, 72
Keys........................................................ 106
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside .............................................. 114
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from
the Outside ........................................... 109
Lockout Prevention System ..................... 113
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 394
Driving ...................................................... 303
Automatic Transmission (CVT)................. 319
Braking ................................................... 337
Cruise Control ........................................ 326
Shifting Gear .......................................... 322
Shifting Position ...................................... 320
Starting the Engine ......................... 313, 315
Dust and Pollen Filter .............................. 403EEco Assist System.......................................... 7
ECON Button ............................................ 325
Elapsed Time .............................................. 88
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System ........ 73
Indicator ........................................... 73, 437
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............ 329Emergency
................................................ 442
Emergency Engine Stop ........................... 428
Emergency Trunk Opener ........................ 124
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ....... 451
Engine ....................................................... 448
Coolant ................................................... 371
Jump Starting .......................................... 429
Oil ........................................................... 364
Starting ........................................... 313, 315
Switch Buzzer .......................................... 131
Engine Coolant ......................................... 371
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 372
Adding to the Reserve Tank ..................... 371
High Temperature Indicator ....................... 72
Low Temperature Indicator ........................ 75
Overheating ............................................ 433
Engine Oil ................................................. 364
Adding .................................................... 367
Checking ................................................. 365
Displaying Oil Life ............................ 353, 357
Low Oil Pressure Indicator .................. 69, 435
Recommended Engine Oil ........................ 364
ENGINE START/STOP Button .................... 132
EPS (Electric Power Steering) System ...... 437
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon
Monoxide) ................................................. 64
Expanded View Driver’s Mirror ............... 145
Exterior Care (Cleaning) ........................... 406
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 144
FFeatures.................................................... 169
Filters Dust and Pollen ....................................... 403
Oil ........................................................... 368
Flat Tire ..................................................... 411
Floor Mats ................................................. 405
Fluids
Brake/Clutch ........................................... 374
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) ..................................................... 373
Engine Coolant ....................................... 371
Manual Transmission ............................... 373
Windshield Washer ................................. 375
Fog Light Indicator ..................................... 74
Folding Down the Rear Seats .................. 152
Foot Brake ................................................ 338
Front Airbags (SRS) ..................................... 42
Front Seats ................................................ 146
Adjusting ................................................ 146
Fuel ...................................................... 18, 343
Economy ................................................. 346
Gauge ....................................................... 82
Instant Fuel Economy .......................... 82, 89
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 71
Range ................................................. 85, 88
Recommendation .................................... 343
Refueling................................................. 343
Fuel Economy ........................................... 346
Fuel Fill Cap ........................................ 18, 345
Message.................................................. 436

460Index
Fuel Fill Door....................................... 18, 344
Fuses .......................................................... 439
Inspecting and Changing ......................... 441
Locations ......................................... 439, 440GGasoline (Fuel) Economy ................................................. 346
Gauge ....................................................... 82
Information ............................................. 343
Instant Fuel Economy ........................... 82, 89
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 71
Refueling ................................................. 343
Gauges ......................................................... 82
Gear Shift Lever Positions
Automatic Transmission (CVT) ................. 320
Manual Transmission ............................... 323
Glass (care) ................................................ 407
Glove Box .................................................. 156HHalogen Bulbs ................................... 376, 380
Handling the Unexpected ........................ 409
HandsFreeLink® (HFL)....................... 246, 277
Automatic Import of Cellular Phonebook and Call History .................................... 262, 289
Automatic Transferring ............................ 260
Caller’s ID Information ............................. 260
Displaying Messages ........................ 273, 298 HFL Buttons..................................... 246, 277
HFL Menus ...................................... 248, 279
HFL Status Display ........................... 247, 278
Limitations for Manual Operation ............ 247
Making a Call .................................. 266, 292
Options During a Call ...................... 271, 295
Phone Setup.................................... 253, 283
Receiving a Call ............................... 270, 295
Receiving a Text Message/E-mail...... 272, 296
Ring Tone................................................ 288
Selecting a Mail Account ......................... 297
Speed Dial ....................................... 263, 290
Text Message .................. 258, 272, 287, 296
To Clear the System ................................ 261
To Create a Security PIN .......................... 259
To Set Up a Text Message/E-mail
Options ......................................... 258, 287
Hazard Warning Button .............................. 2
Head Restraints ........................................ 149
Headlights ................................................. 136
Aiming .................................................... 376
Automatic Operation............................... 137
Dimming ......................................... 136, 139
Operating................................................ 136
Heaters (Seat) ........................................... 160
Heating and Cooling System ................... 161
Cooling ................................................... 163
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows ............................................... 164
Dust and Pollen Filter............................... 403
Heating ................................................... 162 HFL (HandsFreeLink
®) ...................... 246, 277
High Beam Indicator .................................. 74
Hill Start Assist System ..................... 314, 317
IIdentification Numbers ............................ 448
Engine and Transmission ......................... 448
Vehicle Identification............................... 448
Ignition Switch ......................................... 131
Illumination Control ................................ 141
Knob ...................................................... 141
i-MID ........................................................... 86
Immobilizer System .................................. 125
Indicator ................................................... 75
Indicators .................................................... 68
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................... 71
Brake System (Amber) ............................... 68
Charging System............................... 69, 435
CRUISE CONTROL ............................. 76, 327
CRUISE MAIN.................................... 76, 326
Daytime Running Lights ............................ 73
Door Open.......................................... 31, 72
ECON Mode ..................................... 76, 325
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System ............................................ 73, 437
Fog Light .................................................. 74
High Beam ................................................ 74
High Temperature ..................................... 72
Immobilizer System ................................... 75
i-VTEC ................................................ 76, 83

462Index
MMaintenance............................................. 349
Battery..................................................... 400
Brake/Clutch Fluid.................................... 374
Cleaning .................................................. 404
Climate Control System ........................... 403
Coolant ................................................... 371
Heating and Cooling System .................... 403
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 353
Oil ........................................................... 365
Precautions .............................................. 350
Radiator................................................... 372
Remote Transmitter ................................. 401
Replacing Light Bulbs ............................... 376
Safety ...................................................... 351
Service Items.................................... 355, 359
Tires ........................................................ 391
Transmission Fluid.................................... 373
Under the Hood....................................... 361
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 69, 436
Manual Transmission ................................ 322
Map Lights ................................................ 155
Maximum Load Limit ................................ 307
Meters, Gauges ........................................... 82
Mirrors ....................................................... 144
Adjusting ................................................. 144
Door ........................................................ 144
Exterior .................................................... 144
Interior Rearview...................................... 144 Modifications (and Accessories)
.............. 347
Moonroof ................................................. 130
MP3 ................... 178, 184, 192, 207, 215, 220
NNumbers (Identification) .......................... 448OOdometer............................................. 84, 87
Oil (Engine) ............................................... 364
Adding .................................................... 367
Checking................................................. 365
Displaying Oil Life ............................ 353, 357
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 69, 435
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 364
Viscosity .................................................. 364
Opening/Closing Hood....................................................... 363
Moonroof ............................................... 130
Power Windows ...................................... 128
Trunk ...................................................... 121
Outside Temperature Display .................... 89
Overheating .............................................. 433PPandora®........................................... 191, 214
Panic Mode ............................................... 127 Parking
..................................................... 341
Parking Brake ........................................... 337
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator (Red) .................................................. 68, 437
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator ................. 50
Passing Indicators ..................................... 136
Power Windows ....................................... 128
Precautions While Driving ....................... 318
Rain ........................................................ 318
Pregnant Women ....................................... 37
Puncture (Tire) ................................. 411, 418
RRadiator.................................................... 372
Radio (AM/FM) ......................... 177, 181, 204
Radio Data System (RDS) ................. 183, 205
Range .................................................... 85, 88
RDS (Radio Data System) ................. 183, 205
Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing) ...... 451
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror
Button ..................................................... 142
Rear Seats (Folding Down) ...................... 152
Rearview Camera ..................................... 342
Rearview Mirror ....................................... 144
Refueling .................................................. 343
Fuel Gauge ............................................... 82
Gasoline ................................. 343, 444, 446
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 71
Regulations .............................. 335, 394, 449

463Index
Remote Transmitter................................. 109
Replacement
Battery .................................................... 401
Bulbs ...................................................... 376
Fuses .............................................. 439, 440
Tires........................................................ 397
Wiper Blade Rubber ................................ 389
Reporting Safety Defects ......................... 450
Resetting a Trip Meter ......................... 84, 87SSafe Driving................................................ 27
Safety Check ............................................... 31
Safety Labels .............................................. 65
Safety Message .......................................... 25
Seat Belts .................................................... 32
Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor ................. 36
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners ................. 34
Checking .................................................. 38
Fastening .................................................. 35
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt ......................................................... 59
Pregnant Women...................................... 37
Reminder .................................................. 33
Warning Indicator ............................... 33, 70
Seat Heaters ............................................. 160
Seats .......................................................... 146
Adjusting ................................................ 146
Front Seats.............................................. 146 Rear Seats ............................................... 152
Seat Heaters ............................................ 160
Security System ......................................... 125
Immobilizer System Indicator ..................... 75
Security System Alarm Indicator ................. 75
Select Lever ................................. 17, 320, 322
Operation .................................. 17, 321, 322
Releasing ................................................. 432
Won’t Move ............................................ 432
Select/Reset Knob ................................. 84, 87
Selecting a Child Seat ................................. 56
Selector Knob (Audio) .............................. 179
Setting the Clock ...................................... 104
Shift Lever ................................... 17, 320, 322
Shift Lever Position Indicator ..................... 70
Shift Position Indicator ............................. 321
Shifting (Transmission) ..................... 320, 322
Shoulder Anchor ......................................... 36
Side Airbags ................................................ 46
Side Curtain Airbags ................................... 48
Smart Entry System Indicator .................................................... 75
Smart Entry with Push Button Start System ..................................................... 111
SMS Text Message ............ 258, 272, 287, 296
Snow Tires ................................................. 399
Spare Tire .................................. 411, 445, 447
Spark Plugs ........................................ 444, 446
Specifications ............................................ 444 Specified Fuel
........................... 343, 444, 446
Speedometer .............................................. 82
SRS Airbags (Airbags) ................................. 42
Starting the Engine .......................... 313, 315
Does Not Start......................................... 426
Engine Switch Buzzer .............................. 131
Jump Starting .......................................... 429
Steering Wheel
Adjusting ................................................ 143
Stopping ................................................... 341
Summer Tires ............................................ 399
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ........ 42
Switches (Around the Steering Wheel) ............................................. 2, 3, 131
System Message Indicator .......................... 74
TTachometer................................................. 82
Temperature High Temperature Indicator ....................... 72
Low Temperature Indicator........................ 75
Outside Temperature Display ..................... 89
Temperature Sensor ................................... 89
Text Message .................... 258, 272, 287, 296
Time (Setting) ........................................... 104
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) ..................................................... 333
Indicator............................................ 73, 438

464Index
Tire Repair Kit........................................... 418
Tires ........................................................... 391
Air Pressure ............................. 392, 445, 447
Checking and Maintaining ....................... 391
Inspection ................................................ 391
Labeling................................................... 392
Puncture (Flat Tire) ................................... 411
Regulations.............................................. 394
Rotation .................................................. 398
Spare Tire ................................ 411, 445, 447
Summer................................................... 399
Tire Chains .............................................. 399
Tire Repair Kit .......................................... 418
Wear Indicators ....................................... 396
Winter ..................................................... 399
Tools .......................................................... 410
Towing a Trailer ........................................ 309
Equipment and Accessories...................... 310
Load Limits .............................................. 309
Towing Your Vehicle ................................ 312
Emergency............................................... 442
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring
System) .................................................... 333
Indicator ............................................ 73, 438
Transmission ...................................... 320, 322
Automatic (CVT) ...................................... 320
Fluid ........................................................ 373
Manual .................................................... 322
Number ................................................... 448
Shift Lever Position Indicator .............. 70, 321 Trip Meter
............................................. 84, 87
Troubleshooting ....................................... 409
Blown Fuse...................................... 439, 440
Brake Pedal Vibrates .................................. 21
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door.......... 22
Emergency Towing .................................. 442
Engine Won’t Start .................................. 426
Noise When Braking .................................. 22
Overheating ............................................ 433
Premium Gasoline ........................... 343, 446
Puncture/Flat Tire ............................ 411, 418
Rear Door Won’t Open...................... 22, 116
Select Lever Won’t Move ......................... 432
Warning Indicators .................................... 68
Trunk ......................................................... 121
Lid........................................................... 121
Light Bulb........................................ 444, 446
Turn Signals .............................................. 136
Indicators (Instrument Panel) ..................... 74
UUnlocking the Doors ................................ 109
Unlocking the Front Doors from
the Inside ................................................ 114
USB Adapter Cable ........................... 170, 172
USB Flash Drives ....................................... 232
USB/HDMI ® Port ........................................ 171
Using the Smart Entry with Push Button Start System ..................................................... 111
VValet Key .................................................. 107
Vanity Mirrors .............................................. 5
Vehicle Identification Number ................ 448
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®) ................. 329
Off Button .............................................. 330
Off Indicator ............................................. 72
System Indicator ....................................... 72
Viscosity (Oil) ............................ 364, 445, 447
VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist) ................. 329WWallpaper........................................... 98, 200
Warning and Information Messages ........ 77
Warning Indicator On/Blinking ............... 435
Warning Labels .......................................... 65
Warranties (Warranty Manual provided
separately) .............................................. 453
Watts ................................................ 444, 446
Wear Indicators (Tire) .............................. 396
Wheel Cover ............................................. 415
Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle) ........... 414
Window Washers ..................................... 140
Adding/Refilling Fluid .............................. 375
Switch .................................................... 140
Windows (Opening and Closing) ............ 128