steering HONDA CIVIC 2015 9.G Quick Guide

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MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE
Natural Gas (CNG) models
CODE Maintenance Main Items
A Replace engine oil • *1
B Replace engine oil• *1 and oil filter
Replace fuel filter element (low pressure)
•
Drain fuel filter (high pressure)
•
Inspect front and rear brakes/service as necessary
•
Check parking brake adjustment
•
Inspect tie rod ends, steering gearbox, and boots
•
Inspect suspension components
•
Inspect driveshaft boots
•
Inspect brake hoses and lines (Including ABS/ VSA)
•
Inspect all fluid levels and condition of fluids
•
Inspect exhaust system
•
#
Inspect fuel lines and connections
• #
Check the expiration date for TRK bottle
•
CODE Maintenance Sub Items
1 Rotate tires •
2 Replace air cleaner element •
*2
Replace dust and pollen filter
• *3
Replace fuel filter element (high pressure)
•
Inspect drive belt
•
Inspect valve clearance
•
Inspect fuel tank
•
*4
3 Replace transmission fluid •
4 Replace spark plugs •
5 Replace engine coolant •
*1: If a message SERVICE does not appear more than 12 months after the display is reset, change the
engine oil every year.
# : See information on maintenance and emissions warranty.
*2: If you drive in dusty conditions, replace the air cleaner element every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
*3: If you drive primarily in urban areas that have high concentrations of soot in the air from industry and
from diesel-powered vehicles, replace the dust and pollen filter every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
*4: If sub item 2 does not appear more than 36 months after the display is reset, inspect the fuel tank
every three years.
See CNG tank expiration and production dates for inspection and replacement information.
Fuel tank should be replaced 15 years after it was manufactured.
Under the Hood
Engine oil dipstick
(orange handle)
Engine oil dipstick
(orange handle) Brake fl
uid
(black cap)
Brake fl uid
(black cap)
Clutch fl
uid (manual
transmission)
(light gray cap)
Clutch fl uid
(light gray cap)
Battery
Battery
Engine coolant reserve tank
Engine coolant reserve tank
Engine oil fi
ll cap
Engine oil fi ll cap
W
asher fl uid
(blue cap)
W asher fl uid
(blue cap) Radiator cap
Radiator cap
U.S. models
Maintenance, replacement, or repair of emissions control devices and sys\
tems
may be done by any automotive repair establishment or individuals using \
parts
that are certi ed to EP A standards.
According to state and federal regulations, failure to perform maintenan\
ce on the
maintenance main items marked with # will not void your emissions warran\
ties.
However , all maintenance services should be performed in accordance with the
intervals indicated by the multi-information display .
Sedan, Coupe, and Natural Gas (CNG) models
Si models

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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
2345

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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

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INDEX
INDEX
Remote Battery Strength ..........................103
Remote Transmitter .....................................29
Reporting Safety Defects............................22
Rev indicator .................................................26
Roadside Assistance .................................141
Route Commands .......................................143
Routing 83
Safety Information .........................................3
Airbags .........................................................8
Child Safety ...............................................14
Reporting Safety Defects ........................22
Safety Label Locations ............................21
Seat Belts ....................................................5
Seat Belts ........................................................5 Fastening a Seat Belt ................................7
Seat Belt Inspection ..................................6
Seat Belt Reminder ..................................25
Shoulder Anchor ........................................7
Seat Heaters .................................................42
Seats .........................................................36
Service Codes.............................................117
Settings .........................................................43
Setting the Clock ..........................................44
Shifting .........................................................91
Shift Lever Does Not Move ......................104
Shoulder Anchor ............................................7
Side Airbags....................................................9
Side Curtain Airbags......................................9
Siri™ Eyes Free ............................................77
SiriusXM
® Radio ...........................................60
SiriusXM® Radio Commands ....................146
Smart Entry system ................................23, 30
SMS Text Messaging ............................70, 76
Sound .........................................................47
Specifi cations .............................................135
Speed Dial ...............................................69, 75
Speedometer ................................................26
Steering Wheel.............................................40
Steering Wheel and Nearby Controls ........1
Steering Wheel Controls.......................46, 78
Street Address..............................................81
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ...10, 23
System message ..........................................26
Text Messaging ......................................70, 76
Tire Information ..........................................127 DOT Tire Quality Grading ......................131
Infl ation Guidelines ................................127
Specifi cations .........135, 136, 137, 138, 139
Tire and Loading Information Label ....128
Tire and Wheel Replacement ...............128
Tire Chains ...............................................129
Tire Identifi cation Number (TIN) ..........130
Tire Labeling ............................................130
Tire Service Life ......................................129
Tire Terminology .....................................130 Wear Indicators .....................................127
Winter Tires .............................................129
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) .........................................24, 107, 133
Tire Repair Kit .............................................111
Tire Service Life..........................................129
Touchscreen Operation ..............................57
Towing .......................................................106
Towing a Trailer ............................................89
TPMS .........................................24, 107, 133
Traffi c .........................................................84
Trip Computer ...............................................28
Troubleshooting ..........................................140
Trunk Opener ................................................31
Turn-by-Turn Directions ..............................83
Turn Signal ....................................................35
USB Commands..........................................146
USB Flash Drive......................................54, 63
USB Port ........................................................45
Vehicle Specs .............135, 136, 137, 138, 139
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA
®) ......24, 26, 94
Visual Index.....................................................1
Voice Command Index ..............................143
Voice Prompt ................................................80
Voice Recognition Tips ..........................72, 80
VSA
® .............................................24, 26, 94
Warranty Coverages .................................142
Washer fl uid level ........................................26
Wear Indicators .........................................127
Windows........................................................32
Window Washer Fluid ...............................125
Winter Tires .................................................129
Wiper Blades ..............................................126
Wiper Operation ...........................................35