ECU HONDA CIVIC 2015 9.G Quick Guide

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DRIVING
DRIVING
Natural Gas (CNG) models
Fuel Information
Compressed natural gas that meets NFPA-52 and SAE J1616 standards is
required.
Slow filling
• 6.96 gasoline gallon equivalent (3,000 psi)
• 7.77 gasoline gallon equivalent (3,600 psi)
Fast filling
• 5.84 gasoline gallon equivalent (3,000 psi)
• 6.51 gasoline gallon equivalent (3,600 psi)
Your vehicle runs on compressed natural gas (CNG). The CNG in your vehi\
cle is
stored under high pressure. The system is designed to hold gas at the ma\
ximum
of 3,600 psi/24,800 kPa, and you should never smell gas or hear a hissin\
g sound
unless you are refueling. If you smell gas or hear a hissing sound at an\
y other
time, shut down the CNG system immediately.
Your vehicle’s fuel tank meets the safety standards of NGV-2/NFPA-52/DOT NHTSA
FMVSS 304.
To ensure that your Civic Natural Gas vehicle receives CNG fuel with qual\
ity equal
to or above the NFPA-52 and SAE J1616 fuel standards, Honda only recommends
that your vehicle be refueled at a public commercial-grade CNG refueling\

station. Public stations offer an approximately fi ve minute refueling time, and the
assurance of natural gas quality meeting NFPA and SAE standards.
For information on the locations of the CNG fuel stations, visit either \
www.afdc.
energy.gov/afdc/fuels/natural_gas_locations.html or www.cngprices.com, or call
NGVAmerica at (202) 824-7360. In California, visit www.cngvc.org.
The location of the CNG pump can vary from station to station, may not b\
e clearly
marked, or be readily accessible during certain hours. It is recommended\
that you
call the station (the number should be displayed with the address infor\
mation) to
verify the location and availability of the CNG pump before you arrive.
Have an authorized dealer or certifi ed NGV technician inspect the fuel tank every
three years, or 36,000 miles, whichever comes fi rst, and replace it 15 years from
its production date. Do not use an expired tank or reuse the old tank fo\
r other
purposes. After a collision, have the fuel tank inspected by an authoriz\
ed dealer or
certifi ed NGV technician.
Compressed natural gas is highly fl ammable and explosive. You can be burned
or seriously injured if leaking natural gas is ignited.
If you suspect a leak, have your vehicle immediately inspected and repai\
red by
an authorized Honda Civic Natural Gas dealer.
WARNING
Using fast fi ll equipment at temperature below -4°F (-20°C) may damage the fu\
el
system, potentially causing a leak.
NOTICE
How to RefuelSlow filling
It takes about an hour and a half per GGE (Gasoline Gallon Equivalent)\
to fi ll up the
fuel tank. This method can be done using a vehicle refueling appliance.
Fast filling
It takes about 3–5 minutes to fi ll up the fuel tank. This method is usually available
at stations designed to refuel natural gas vehicles. During fast fi lling, the natural
gas is warmed, causing the pressure in the tank to rise and reduces the \
amount of
fuel you can put in. The steps for fast fi lling are described below.
1. The fuel fi ll door is located at the left rear of the vehicle. Park next to the service pump that is most
accessible.
2. Turn off the engine.
3. Push the fuel fi ll door release handle near the bottom of the driver’s seat. The fuel fi ll door opens.
4. Remove the receptacle dust cap from the fuel receptacle.
5. Securely connect the CNG fi ll nozzle to the fuel receptacle.
6. Turn the lever until the arrows on the nozzle point to each other, then follow the instructions on the
refueling station to begin refueling. You may hear
a chattering sound; this is normal. If you hear or
see fuel/vapor leaking from the nozzle-receptacle
connection, stop refueling immediately.
7. Refueling will stop automatically when the tank is full. Follow the instructions on the refueling station
to turn it off.
8. Disconnect the CNG fi ll nozzle from the fuel receptacle by slowly turning the lever on the nozzle
180 degrees. You may hear a brief hissing sound as
a small amount of gas escapes, and may detect a
slight gas odor. This is normal.
9. After fi lling, replace the receptacle dust cap on the fuel receptacle securely. Close the fuel lid door.
Fuel receptacle
Receptacle
dust cap

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HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
Replacing the Flat Tire
1. Remove the wheel nuts, wheel cover (if necessary), and fl at tire.
2. Mount the compact spare tire. Replace the wheel nuts, and lightly tighten them.
3. Lower the vehicle and remove the jack. Tighten the wheel nuts in the order indicated in the
image. Go around, tightening the nuts, two to
three times in this order. Do not overtighten the
wheel nuts.
If you drive with the spare tire installed, the
low tire pressure/TPMS indicator appears. The
indicator stays on until a regular tire is installed.
Storing the Flat Tire 1. Remove the center cap, if necessary.
2. Open the trunk. Place the fl at tire face down in the spare tire well.
3. Remove the spacer cone from the wing bolt, fl ip it over, and insert it back on the bolt. Secure the fl at
tire with the wing bolt.
4. Securely put the jack and wheel nut wrench back in the tool case. Store the case in the trunk.
Loose items can fl y around the interior in a crash and can seriously injure the
occupants.
Store the wheel, jack, and tools securely before driving.
W ARNING
Civic Si models: Do not mount the compact spare tire on the front, as it\
may
damage the differential. If a front tire goes fl at, replace it with the rear tire from
the same side, and mount the compact spare tire in the rear .
NOTICE
For full-
size tire
For compact
spare tire
Wing bolt
spacer
cone
Tire Repair Kit*
If a tire has a small puncture, you can use the tire repair kit to tempo\
rarily repair it.
The puncture must be smaller than 3/16-inch (4 mm) and not in the tire\
sidewall. Go
to a dealer to have the full-size tire permanently repaired or replaced.\
Before Repairing the Tire
1. Park the vehicle on a fi rm, level, non-slippery surface.
2. Move the shift lever to Park (P), and apply the parking brake.
3. Turn on the hazard warning lights, and turn off the vehicle.
Getting Ready to Repair the Tire1. Open the trunk fl oor lid.
2. Remove the kit from the case.
3. Place the kit face up on fl at ground near the punctured tire and away from traffi c. Do not place
the kit on its side.
4. Follow the instructions in the kit to repair the tire.
*if equipped
Do not use a puncture-repairing agent other than the one provided in the\
kit that
came with your vehicle. If a different agent is used, you may permanentl\
y damage
the tire pressure sensor .
Do not operate the temporary tire repair kit compressor for more than 15\
minutes.
The accessory power socket and compressor can overheat and become
permanently damaged.
NOTICE
Running the engine with the vehicle in an enclosed or even partly enclos\
ed
area can cause a rapid build-up of toxic carbon monoxide.
Breathing this colorless, odorless gas can cause unconsciousness and eve\
n
death. Only run the engine to power the air compressor with the vehicle \
outdoors.
W ARNING

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MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE
1.8 ℓ engine models
2.4 ℓ engine models
Recommended Engine Oil
Honda Genuine Motor Oil
Premium-grade 0W-20 detergent oil with an API Certi cation Seal on the
container
This seal indicates the oil is energy conserving and
that it meets the American Petroleum Institute’s
latest requirements.
Use Honda Genuine Motor Oil or another
commercial engine oil of suitable viscosity for the
ambient temperature as shown.
You may also use synthetic motor oil if it is labeled with the API Certifi\
cation Seal
and is of the specifi ed viscosity grade.
Adding Oil 1. Unscrew and remove the engine oil fi ll cap.
2. Add oil slowly.
3. Reinstall the engine oil fi ll cap, and tighten it securely.
4. Wait for three minutes and recheck the engine oil dipstick.
Ambient temperature
Do not fi ll the engine oil above the upper mark. Overfi lling the engine oil can result
in leaks and engine damage.
NOTICE
Engine oil
fi ll cap
Engine oil
fi ll cap
Resetting the Engine Oil Life
If you change or replace the vehicle’s engine oil yourself, you must reset the
engine oil life.
Models with information display
1. Press the select/reset knob until the engine oil life appears in the display.
2. Press and hold the knob for 10 seconds or more, until the display begins to blink.
3. Press and hold the knob for 5 seconds or more. The engine oil life display returns to 100%.
Models with multi-information display
Use the steering wheel buttons to control the display.
1. Press MENU to go to the Vehicle Menu screen.
2. Select Vehicle Information.
3. Select Maintenance Info. The engine oil life appears on the i-MID.
4. Select oil life reset mode.
5. Select Yes. The engine oil life display returns to 100%.
Failure to reset the engine oil life after a maintenance service results\
in the system
showing incorrect maintenance intervals, which can lead to serious mecha\
nical
problems.
NOTICE
5Engine oil
Air f ilter s
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INDEX
INDEX
INDEX
ABS .........................................................24
Accessory Power Socket ...........................45
Airbags ...........................................................8
Air Conditioning System..............................41
Ambient meter ........................................26, 94
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .............24, 93
Audio Operation .....................................45, 50
Audio Commands .................................. 146
Auxiliary Input Jack .................................45
Bluetooth
® Audio ...............................55, 64
Compact Disc (CD) .......................49, 52, 61
FM/AM Radio ................................48, 51, 59
HDMI Port ..................................................45
HDMI Video ...............................................66
iPod
® ...................................................53, 62
Pandora® .............................................56, 65
SiriusXM® Radio .......................................60
Sound .........................................................47
Steering Wheel Controls .........................46
Touchscreen Operation ..........................57
USB Flash Drive ..................................54, 63
USB Port ....................................................45
Battery .......................................................125
Bluetooth
® Audio ...................................55, 64
Bluetooth® Audio Commands ..................147
Bluetooth® Handsfreelink® (HFL) .............67
Dialing a Number ...............................69, 74
E-Mail .........................................................76
HFL Controls ........................................67, 71
HondaLink™ Assist ..................................77
Making a Call ......................................69, 74
Pairing a Phone ..................................68, 73
Phonebook ..........................................69, 74
Siri™ Eyes Free ........................................77
SMS Text Messaging ........................70, 76
Speed Dial ...........................................69, 75
Voice Recognition Tips ............................72
Brake Assist System....................................93
Brake system ..........................................23, 24
Braking .........................................................93
Brightness Control .......................................34
Carbon Monoxide Gas...................................4
Changing a Flat Tire ...................................108
Changing Settings ........................................43
Charging system...........................................23
Child Safety ...................................................14
Childproof Door Locks .................................31
Child Seat ......................................................16 Adding Security with a Tether ...............19
LATCH-Compatible Child Seat ................17
Climate Control Commands ......................145
Climate Control System ...............................42 Clock .........................................................44
Compact Disc (CD) ...........................49, 52, 61
Compact Disc Commands.........................146
Condition Indicators ....................................25
Contact Us ...................................................141
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) ... 91
Cruise Control .........................................26, 95
Customer Information................................140
Customized Features ...................................43
Dashboard, Ceiling, and Other Controls .....2
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)....................24
Destination ....................................................81
Detour .........................................................84
Dialing a Number ...................................69, 74
Door Mirrors .................................................40
Door Operation .............................................31
DOT Tire Quality Grading ..........................131
Driver’s Seat ..................................................36
Driving .........................................................85
Braking .......................................................93
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) ...............................................91
Cruise Control ...........................................95
Eco Assist System ....................................94
ENGINE START/STOP button .................91
Ignition .......................................................90
LaneWatch™ ............................................96
Manual Transmission ..............................92
Maximum Load Limit ................................87
Paddle Shifters .........................................92
Power Mode .............................................91
Refueling ....................................................99
Shifting .......................................................91
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA
®) ..............94
Wiper Blades ..........................................126
DRL .........................................................24
Eco Assist System........................................94
ECON Button .................................................94
ECON mode ...................................................26
Electric Power Steering (EPS) ...................24
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ..............94
E-Mail .........................................................76
Emergency Engine Stop ............................106
Emergency Towing ....................................106
Engine Specs ..............135, 136, 137, 138, 139
Engine Coolant............................................124
Engine Oil.....................................................121
ENGINE START/STOP button .....................91
Exterior Lights ...............................................34
Fastening a Seat Belt ....................................7
Find Nearest Place ......................................82
Find Place Commands ...............................144 Flat Tire .......................................................108
Floor Mats .....................................................37
Fluids .......................135, 136, 137, 138, 139
FM/AM Radio ....................................48, 51, 59
FM/AM Radio Commands .........................146
Foot Brake .....................................................93
Frequently Asked Questions ....................140
Front Airbags (SRS) .......................................8
Front Door Inner Handle .............................31
Fuel gauge .....................................................26
Fuel Information ...................................99, 100
Fuse Locations............................................112
Gauges .........................................................26
HDMI Port......................................................45
HDMI Video ...................................................66
Headlight-Wiper Integration ......................35
Head Restraints ............................................38
High temperature .........................................24
Home Address ..............................................81
HondaLink™ ..................................................58
HondaLink™ .....................................Assist 77
Honda Roadside Assistance ....................141
Hood .......................................................119
Ignition .........................................................90
i-MID .........................................................28
Immobilizer ....................................................26
Info Commands...........................................145
Information Display......................................27
Instant fuel economy gauge.......................26
Instrument Panel ..........................................23
Intelligent Multi-Information Display
(i-MID) ............................................28
Interior Lights................................................34
Intermittent Wipers......................................35
iPod
® ...................................................53, 62
iPod® Commands .......................................147
i-VTEC indicator............................................26
Jump Starting .............................................103
LaneWatch™ ................................................96
Lap/Shoulder Seat Belts ...............................5
LATCH-Compatible Child Seat ....................17
Light Bulbs...................135, 136, 137, 138, 139
Lights ...................................................26, 34
Lock Tab .........................................................31
Low fuel .........................................................25
Low oil pressure ...........................................23
Low temperature ..........................................24
Low tire pressure .........................................25
Maintenance...............................................115 Battery .....................................................125
Engine Coolant ........................................124
Engine Oil .................................................121
Maintenance Minder™ .........................116
Service Codes .........................................117
Under the Hood ......................................119 Window Washer Fluid ...........................125
Making a Call ..........................................69, 74
Malfunction indicator lamp ........................24
Malfunction Indicators................................23
Manual Transmission ..................................92
Map Display Commands ...........................143
Map Legend ..................................................83
Master Door Lock Switch ...........................31
Maximum Load Limit....................................87
Mirrors .........................................................40
Moonroof .......................................................33
Multi-View Rear Camera ............................98
Navigation .....................................................78 Detour ........................................................84
Display and Controls ................................79
Entering a Destination .............................81
Find Nearest Place ..................................82
Home Address ..........................................81
Map Legend ..............................................83
Navigation Commands ..........................143
Place Category .........................................82
Routing .......................................................83
Steering Wheel Controls .........................78
Street Address ..........................................81
Traffi c .........................................................84
Turn-by-Turn Directions ..........................83
Voice Recognition Tips ............................80
Voice Prompt.............................................80
One-Touch Turn Signal ................................35
On/Off Indicators ..........................................26
On-screen Commands...............................145
Opening the Hood ......................................120
Overheating.................................................105
Paddle Shifters .............................................92
Pairing a Phone ......................................68, 73
Pandora® .................................................56, 65
Pandora® Commands ................................147
Parking brake..........................................25, 93
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator .................11
Phone ...................................................68, 73
Phonebook ..............................................69, 74
Phone Commands ......................................145
Place Category .............................................82
Power Door Mirrors.....................................40
Power Driver’s Seat .....................................36
Power Mode .................................................91
Power Moonroof Operation .......................33
Power Window Lock ...................................32
Power Window Operation ..........................32
Radio .........................................................48
Readiness Codes........................................134
Rear Seats .....................................................39
Rearview Camera.........................................97
Rearview Mirror ...........................................40
Refueling........................................................99