overheating HONDA CIVIC 2015 9.G Quick Guide

| 1
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

24 || 25
INSTRUMENT PANEL
INSTRUMENT PANEL
Malfunction indicator lamp (check engine light)
• The emissions control system may have a problem, or the fuel cap is\
loose
or missing.
• (Blinks) A misfi re in the engine’s cylinders is detected. Stop in a safe place,
and wait for the engine to cool down.
Anti-lock Brake System ( ABS)
There is a problem with the anti-lock brake system. Your vehicle still has
normal braking ability, but no anti-lock function.
Tire Pressure Monitoring System ( TPMS)*
There is a problem with the tire pressure monitoring system, or the vehi\
cle is
fi tted with the compact spare tire.
High temperature
Blinks when the engine coolant temperature goes up, and stays on if
the temperature continues to rise. Drive slowly or pull over to prevent \
overheating.
Low temperature
The engine coolant temperature is low. If the indicator stays on, there may
be a problem with the temperature sensors.
Daytime Running Lights ( DRL)*
There is a problem with the DRL system.
Vehicle Stability Assist ( VSA
®) system
There is a problem with the VSA system.
Brake system
There is a problem with the brake system.
Electric Power Steering (EPS)
There is a problem with the EPS system.
SYSTEMSYSTEMU.S.
Canada
*if equipped
Condition Indicators
These indicators may require you to perform an action. Parking brake
Release the parking brake before driving. You will hear a beep if you drive
with it not fully released.
Seat belt reminder
Make sure seat belts are fastened for you and all passengers. The indica\
tor
blinks and beeps sound continuously if you or your front passenger has n\
ot
fastened your seat belts when you begin driving. If the indicator remain\
s on
after seat belts are fastened, see your dealer.
Door open
A door is not closed. A beep sounds while driving.
Trunk open
The trunk is not closed.
Low fuel
Refuel as soon as possible. If the indicator blinks, there is a problem \
with the
fuel gauge. See your dealer.
Low tire pressure*
Stop in a safe place, check tire pressures, and infl ate tire(s) if necessary.
The indicator also appears if your vehicle is fi tted with the compact spare
tire. Have your regular tire repaired or replaced as soon as possible.
U.S.
Canada
*if equipped

104 || 105
HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
WARNING: Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead\

compounds. Wash your hands after handling.
After the Engine Starts
Once your vehicle’s engine has started, remove the jumper cables in the following
order:
1. Disconnect the jumper cable from your engine hanger.
2. Disconnect the other end of the jumper cable from the assisting vehicle’\
s (-) terminal.
3. Disconnect the jumper cable from your vehicle’s (+) terminal.
4. Disconnect the other end of the jumper cable from the assisting vehicle’\
s (+) terminal.
5. Have your vehicle inspected by a nearby service station or a dealer.
Shift Lever Does Not Move*
Follow the procedure below if you cannot move the shift lever out of Par\
k (P).
1. Set the parking brake.
2. Remove the key from the ignition, or remove the built-in key from the remote transmitter.
3. Wrap a cloth around the tip of a small fl at-tip screwdriver to remove the cover of the shift lock
release slot. Put the tip of the fl at-tip screwdriver
into the slot and remove it as shown in the image.
4. Insert the key into the shift lock release slot.
5. While pushing the key down, press the shift lever release button and place the shift lever into Neutral
(N). The lock is now released. Have the shift lever
checked by a dealer as soon as possible.
*if equipped
Slot
Cover
Release
button Shift lock
release slot
A battery can explode if you do not follow the correct procedure, seriou\
sly
injuring anyone nearby.
Keep all sparks, open fl ames, and smoking materials away from the battery.
WARNING
Overheating
If the temperature gauge needle is at the H mark, the engine suddenly lo\
ses power,
or steam or spray comes out from under the hood, your engine is overheat\
ing.
1. Immediately park the vehicle in a safe place. Turn
off all accessories and turn on the hazard warning
lights.
2. If steam or spray is not present: Keep the engine
running and open the hood.
If steam or spray is present: Turn off the engine and wait until it subsides. Then, open the hood.
3. Check that the cooling fan is operating and stop the engine once the tem\
perature gauge needle comes down. If the cooling fan is not operating, immediatel\
y stop
the engine.
4. Once the engine has cooled down, inspect the coolant level and check the\
cooling system components for leaks. If the coolant level in the reserve\
tank
is low, add coolant until it reaches the MAX mark. If there is no coolant in t\
he
reserve tank, make sure the radiator is cool, then cover the radiator ca\
p with a
heavy cloth and open the cap. If necessary, add coolant up to the base of the
fi ller neck, and put the cap back on.
Once the engine has cooled suffi ciently, restart it and check the temperature gauge.
If the temperature needle has gone down, resume driving. If it has not g\
one down,
contact a dealer for repairs.
Reserve tank
MAXMIN
Steam and spray from an overheated engine can seriously scald you.
Do not open the hood if steam is coming out.
WARNING
Removing the radiator cap while the engine is hot can cause the coolant \
to
spray out, seriously scalding you.
Always let the engine and radiator cool down before removing the radiato\
r cap.
WARNING
Continuing to drive with the temperature gauge needle at the H mark may \
damage
the engine.
NOTICE

126 || 127
MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE
Changing Wiper Blades
If the wiper blades leave streaks across the windshield, try cleaning th\
em fi rst with a
paper towel or soft cloth and wiper fl uid. If the wiper blade rubber has deteriorated,
you should change the wiper blades.
1. Lift the driver side wiper arm fi rst, then the
passenger side.
2. Place a cloth on the edge of the lock tab. Push the lock tab up with a fl at-tip screwdriver.
3. Slide the blade from the wiper arm.
4. Slide the wiper blade out from its holder by pulling the tabbed end out.
5. Remove the retainers from the rubber blade that has been removed, and mount to a new rubber
blade. Correctly align the rubber protrusion and the
retainer grooves.
6. Slide the new wiper blade onto the holder from the bottom end. The tab on the holder should fi t in the
indent of the wiper blade.
7. Slide the wiper blade onto the wiper arm, then push down the lock tab.
8. Lower the passenger side wiper arm fi rst, then the driver side.
Avoid dropping the wiper arm, as it may damage the windshield.
NOTICE
Tire Information
To safely operate your vehicle, your tires must be of the proper type and\
size, in good
condition with adequate tread, and properly infl ated.
Inflation Guidelines • Properly infl ated tires provide the best combination of handling, tread life, and comfort. Refer to the driver’s doorjamb label or the specifi cations (see page
135) for the specifi ed pressure.
• Underinfl ated tires wear unevenly, adversely affect handling and fuel economy, and are more likely to fail from overheating.
• Overinfl ated tires make your vehicle ride harshly, are more prone to road hazards, and wear unevenly.
• Every day before you drive, look at each of the tires. If one looks lowe\
r than the others, check the pressure with a tire gauge.
• Measure the air pressure when tires are cold. This means the vehicle has\
been parked for at least 3 hours, or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km). If n\
ecessary, add
or release air until the specifi ed pressure is reached, and then calibrate the
system (see page 107). If checked when hot, tire pressure can be as mu\
ch as
4–6 psi (30–40 kPa, 0.3–0.5 kgf/cm
2) higher than checked when cold.
• At least once a month or before long trips, use a gauge to measure the p\
ressure in all tires, including the spare*. Even tires in good condition can los\
e 1–2 psi
(10–20 kPa, 0.1–0.2 kgf/cm
2) per month.
Inspection Guidelines
Every time you infl ate the tires, check for the following:
• Any damage to tires, including bumps, bulges, cuts, splits, or cracks in\
the side or tread. Remove any foreign objects and inspect for air leaks. Replace \
tires if
you see fabric or cord.
• Uneven or excessive tread wear. Have a dealer check the wheel alignment.
• Cracks or other damage around the valve stems.
Wear Indicators The groove where the wear indicator is located is
1/16 inch (1.6 mm) shallower than elsewhere on the
tire. If the tread has worn so low that the indicator is
exposed, replace the tire. Worn out tires have poor
traction on wet roads.
Example of a wear
indicator mark
*if equipped
End cap at
the bottom
Holder
Holder Cap
Lock tab
Blade
To p
Blade
Retainer
Indent
Ta b

148 || 149
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