battery location HONDA CIVIC 2015 9.G Quick Guide

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VISUAL INDEX
Quickly locate items in the vehicle’s interior.
Steering Wheel and Nearby Controls
1 Lights/turn signals/LaneWatch
button* p. 34, p. 35, p. 96
2 SEL/RESET knob p. 28
Brightness control p. 34
3 Wipers/washers p. 35
4 Cruise control buttons p. 95
5 Horn
6 Voice recognition buttons p. 67,
p. 71, p. 78
7 Instrument panel p. 23
8 Information display* p. 27
intelligent Multi-Information Display
(i-MID)* p. 28
9 MENU button*/SOURCE button*
p. 43, p. 46, p. 71, p. 78
Audio controls p. 46
i-MID button* p. 28
10 Hood release handle p. 120
11 km/mile change knob
CLOCK knob* p. 44
12 ENGINE START/STOP button* p. 91
13 Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®) OFF
button p. 94
14 ECON button* p. 94
VISUAL INDEX
*if equipped
1138
54
12
10
7112314
69
Models with touchscreen
Basic HFL Operation ....................... 71
Pairing a Phone ............................... 73
Making a Call .................................. 74
SMS Text Messaging and E-Mail* ... 76
HondaLink™ Assist ........................ 77
Siri™ Eyes Free ............................... 77
NAVIGATION* .................................. 78
Basic Navigation Operation ......... 78
Entering a Destination ................... 81
Routing .............................................. 83
DRIVING ............................................ 85
Before Driving ................................. 85
Maximum Load Limit ...................... 87
Towing a Trailer .............................. 89
Starting to Drive .............................. 90
Shifting .............................................. 91
Braking ............................................. 93
Eco Assist System* ......................... 94
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA
®), aka
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
System ............................................... 94
Cruise Control* ................................ 95
LaneWatch™* ................................. 96
Rearview Camera* ......................... 97
Multi-View Rear Camera* ............. 98
Refueling .......................................... 99
HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED ... 103
Smart Entry Remote Battery Strength ... 103
Jump Starting ................................ 103
Shift Lever Does Not Move* ....... 104
Overheating .................................... 105 Emergency Engine Stop* ............. 106
Emergency Towing ....................... 106
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)* .......................................... 107
Changing a Flat Tire ...................... 108
Tire Repair Kit* .............................. 111
Fuse Locations ............................... 112
MAINTENANCE ............................. 115
Safety Precautions ....................... 115
Maintenance Minder™................ 116
Under the Hood .............................. 119
Engine Oil ....................................... 121
Engine Coolant .............................. 124
Checking the Battery .................... 125
Window Washer Fluid ................. 125
Changing Wiper Blades ............... 126
Tire Information ............................. 127
Tire Labeling .................................. 130
DOT Tire Quality Grading ............. 131
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) - Required Federal
Explanation .................................... 133
Testing of Readiness Codes ........ 134
SPECIFICATIONS ........................... 135
CUSTOMER INFORMATION ......... 140
Frequently Asked Questions/
Troubleshooting ............................ 140
Contact Us ...................................... 141
Honda Roadside Assistance ....... 141
Warranty Coverages ..................... 142
VOICE COMMAND INDEX ............ 143
INDEX .............................................. 148
*if equipped

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VOICE COMMAND INDEX
CUSTOMER INFORMATION
Warranty Coverages
Below is a brief summary of the warranties covering your new vehicle.
New Vehicle Limited Warranty: Covers your new vehicle, except for the emissions
control system and accessories, against defects in materials and workman\
ship.
Emissions Control Systems Defects Warranty and Emissions Performance
Warranty: Covers your vehicle’s emissions control systems. Time, mileage, and
coverage are conditional.
Seat Belt Limited Warranty: Covers seat belts that fail to function properly.
Rust Perforation Limited Warranty: Covers all exterior body panels that rust through
from the inside.
Accessory Limited Warranty: Covers Honda accessories.
Replacement Parts Limited Warranty: Covers all Honda replacement parts against
defects in materials and workmanship.
Replacement Battery Limited Warranty: Provides prorated coverage for a
replacement battery purchased from a Honda dealer.
Replacement Muf er Lifetime Limited Warranty: Covers a replacement muffl er for
the duration of the ownership.
Restrictions and exclusions apply to all these warranties. See the Warranty Manual
on the Owner Information CD or at owners.honda.com (U.S.) or myhonda.ca
(Canada) for complete descriptions of each warranty, including time, mileage, and
other conditional limitations.
Your vehicle’s original tires are covered by their manufacturer. Tire warranty
information can be found on the Owner Information CD or at owners.honda.com
(U.S.) or myhonda.ca (Canada). Learn about all available voice commands to help you operate the vehicle\
. Available
on vehicles with navigation.
Press the Talk button before you say a command. To view a list of available
commands in the vehicle, say “Voice help.” Select a category to hear the commands
read aloud.
Global Commands
The system accepts these commands on any screen.
Navigation CommandsThe system accepts these commands on the map/guidance screen.
• Voice help
• Display menu
• Display setting
• Display navigation
• Display information
• Display voice portal
• Display audio
• Display phone
• Back
• What is today’s date?
• What time is it?
General Commands
• Display map
• Go home 1 (or 2)
• Display voice portal
Route Commands
The system accepts these commands
when a route is set.
• How long to the destination?
• How far to the destination?
• Display destination map
• Display entire route
• Cancel route
• Repeat guidance Map Display Commands
• Display current location
• Display/Hide (specify icon type):
−ATM
− gas station
− restaurant
− post offi ce
− grocery store
− lodging (hotel, motel)
− parking garage
− parking lot
− school
− hospital
− freeway exit information

− traffi c

− traffi c speeds

− traffi c icons

− traffi c incidents
• Display north up
• Display heading up
• Display 3D map
• Display zoom in
• Display zoom out
VOICE COMMAND INDEX

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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