emergency towing HONDA CIVIC 2016 10.G Quick Guide

INTRODUCTIONTABLE OF CONTENTS
This owner’s Guide is intended to help you quickly get acquainted with your
2016 Honda Civic Sedan. It provides basic information and instructions on technology
and convenience features, as well as emergency procedures and how to get\

assistance.
This guide is for vehicles sold in the United States and Canada. It cove\
rs all Civic
Sedan models, so you may find descriptions of features and equipment t\
hat are not
in your vehicle. Images throughout this guide are from U.S. vehicles and\
represent
features and equipment that are available on some, but not all, models.
This guide is not intended to be a substitute for the owner’s Manual. The owner
Information CD enclosed in your glove box kit includes the owner’s Manual,
Navigation Manual, and vehicle and tire warranties in electronic format.\
This
information can be viewed on a computer (PC or Mac platform) and saved or printed
for your reference. You can also visit owners.honda.com (U.S.) or myhonda.ca
(Canada) to view the complete and most current information.
If you are the first registered owner of your vehicle, you may request\
a complimentary
printed copy of the owner’s Manual, Navigation Manual, or vehicle Warranty within
the first six months of vehicle purchase. To request a copy, visit owners.honda.com
(U.S.) and create or log in to your account. In Canada, please request\
a copy from
your Honda dealer.
American Honda Motor Company strives to be proactive in protecting our
environment and natural resources. By using electronic delivery for a co\
nsiderable
portion of the information typically found in a vehicle owner’s manual, we are further
reducing our impact on the environment.
Honda Automobile Customer Service
Your authorized Honda dealer should be able to answer any questions you h\
ave
about your vehicle. However, if you are dissatisfied with the information you receive,
you can call Honda Automobile Customer Service (see page 150).
Call (800) 999-1009 (U.S.) or (888) 946-6329 (Canada)
Honda Roadside Assistance
24-hour emergency road service is available to you in the United States \
and Canada
throughout your 3-year/36,000-mile warranty term. Services include jump starting,
flat tire and lockout assistance, towing, and more (limitations apply\
).
Call (866) 864-5211 (U.S.) or (800) 465-7587 (Canada)
*if equipped
VISUAL INDEX .......................................1
Steering Wheel and Nearby Controls ...1
Dashboard, Ceiling, and Other
Controls
...................................................2
SAFETY INFORMATION
........................3
Important Safety Information
..............3
Seat Belts
...............................................5
Airbags
....................................................8
Child Safety
..........................................14
Safety Label Locations
.......................21
Reporting Safety Defects
...................22
INSTRUMENT PANEL
.........................23
Malfunction Indicators
......................24
Condition Indicators
...........................26
On/Off Indicators
.................................27
Information Display*
..........................28
Driver Information Interface*
...........29
VEHICLE CONTROLS
...........................31
Using the Key or Remote Transmitter*
...31
Smart Entry System*
...........................32
Door Operation
....................................34
Power Window Operation
................35
Power Moonroof Operation*
...........36
One-Touch Turn Signal
.......................36
Interior and Exterior Lights
...............37
Wiper Operation
..................................38
Adjusting the Seats
............................40
Adjusting the Steering Wheel
..........43
Adjusting the Mirrors
.........................44
Heating System*
................................45
Climate Control System*
..................46
Seat Heaters*
......................................49
Customized Features*
........................50
Setting the Clock
.................................51 AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
.............52
Basic Audio Operation
.......................52
Models with color audio system
Color Audio System ............................57
FM/AM Radio
.......................................58
iPod
®...................................................... 59
USB Flash Drive
..................................60
Bluetooth
® Audio ................................61
Models with Display Audio
Display Audio Operation ...................62
HondaLink
® ..........................................63
Wi-Fi Connection
................................64
Aha™ Radio
.........................................64
Apple CarPlay
® ....................................65
Android Auto™
....................................66
FM/AM Radio
......................................67
SiriusXM
® Radio* ...............................68
iPod
®...................................................... 69
USB Flash Drive
..................................70
Bluetooth
® Audio ................................71
Pandora
® ..............................................72
BLUETOOTH
® HANDSFREELINK® ....73
Models with color audio system
Basic HFL Operation ...........................73
Pairing a Phone
...................................74
Making a Call
......................................75
Models with Display Audio
Basic HFL Operation ...........................76
Pairing a Phone
...................................78
Making a Call
......................................79
HondaLink
® Assist ..............................80
SMS Text Messaging and E-Mail*
...81
Siri
® Eyes Free .....................................82

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VISUAL INDEX
1 Lights/turn signals/LaneWatch
button* p. 37, p. 36, p. 108
2 TrIP knob p. 29
Brightness control p. 37
3 Wipers/washers p. 38
4 Cruise control buttons* p. 101
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with
Low Speed Follow (LSF) buttons*
p. 102
5 Horn
6 voice recognition/Bluetooth®
HandsFreeLink® buttons p. 73,
p. 76, p. 83
7 Audio controls p. 54
8 Instrument panel p. 23
Information display* p. 28
Driver Information Interface* p. 29
9 Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)
button* p. 104
10 vehicle Stability Assist (vSA®) oFF
button p. 100
road Departure Mitigation (rDM)
button* p. 105
Collision Mitigation Braking System™
(CMBS™) button* p. 106
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) button* p. 118
11 Display/information button* p. 29
VISUAL INDEX
*if equipped*if equipped
Quickly locate items in the vehicle’s interior.
Steering Wheel and Nearby Controls
2
5
71310
6
48
911
NAVIGATION* ......................................83
Basic Navigation Operation
.............83
Entering a Destination
.......................85
Routing
..................................................88
DRIVING
................................................90
Before Driving
.....................................90
Maximum Load Limit
..........................92
Remote Engine Start*
.........................94
Starting to Drive
..................................95
Shifting
..................................................96
Braking
.................................................98
Eco Assist™ System*
.......................100
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA
®), aka
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
System
.................................................100
Cruise Control*
..................................101
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with
Low Speed Follow (LSF)* ................102
Lane Keeping Assist System
(LKAS)*
................................................104
Road Departure Mitigation
(RDM)*
................................................105
Collision Mitigation Braking
System™ (CMBS™)*
........................106
LaneWatch™*
...................................108
Multi-View Rear Camera*
...............109
Refueling
............................................111
HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
.......113
Smart Entry Remote Battery
Strength*
............................................113
Shift Lever Does Not Move*
...........113
Jump Starting
....................................114 Overheating
........................................116
Emergency Engine Stop*
.................117
Emergency Towing
...........................117
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)
................................................118
Changing a Flat Tire
..........................120
Fuse Locations
...................................124
MAINTENANCE
.................................127
Safety Precautions
...........................127
Maintenance Minder™ ....................128
Under the Hood
..................................131
Engine Oil
...........................................133
Engine Coolant
..................................136
Brake/Clutch* Fluid
..........................137
Window Washer Fluid
.....................137
Checking the Battery
........................138
Changing Wiper Blades
...................139
Tire Information
.................................140
Tire Labeling
......................................143
DOT Tire Quality Grading
.................144
Air Conditioning
................................145
Testing of Readiness Codes
............146
SPECIFICATIONS
...............................147
CUSTOMER INFORMATION
.............149
Frequently Asked Questions/
Troubleshooting
................................149
Contact Us
..........................................150
Honda Roadside Assistance
...........150
Warranty Coverages
.........................151
VOICE COMMAND INDEX
................152
INDEX
..................................................154

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HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
Overheating
If the temperature gauge pointer is at the H mark, the engine suddenly l\
oses 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 expansi\
on tank
is low, or no coolant is in the tank, check that the radiator is cool. Cover t\
he
expansion tank cap with a heavy cloth and open the cap. Add coolant unti\
l it
reaches the MAX mark, and put the cap back on.
once the engine has cooled sufficiently, restart it and check the temperature gauge.
If the temperature gauge pointer has gone down, resume driving. If it ha\
s not gone
down, contact a dealer for repairs.
MAX
Expansion tankMIN
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 t\
o
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 pointer at the H mark may\
damage
the engine.
NOTICE
Emergency Engine Stop*
The eNGINe STArT/SToP button may be used to stop the engine due to an
emergency situation even while driving. If you must stop the engine, cho\
ose one of
the following operations:
• 
Press and hold the eNGINe STArT/SToP button for
two seconds, or
• 
Firmly press the eNGINe STArT/SToP button two
times.
The steering wheel will not lock. Because turning off the engine also di\
sables the
power assist the engine provides to the steering and braking systems, it\
will require
significantly more physical effort and time to steer and slow the vehi\
cle. Downshift
gears and use both feet on the brake pedal, if necessary, to slow the vehicle and
stop immediately in a safe place
Do not press the button while driving unless it is absolutely necessary \
for the engine
to be switched off.
*if equipped
Emergency Towing
Call a professional towing service if you need to tow your vehicle.
Flat bed equipment: The operator loads your vehicle on the back of a tru\
ck. This is
the best way to transport your vehicle.
Wheel lift equipment: The tow truck uses two pivoting arms that go under the front
tires and lift them off the ground. The rear tires remain on the ground.\
This is an
acceptable way to tow your vehicle.
For CvT models: If you cannot shift the transmission or turn on the engine, your
vehicle must be transported with the front wheels off the ground. Make s\
ure the
parking brake is released. If you cannot release the parking brake, your\
vehicle must
be transported by flat bed equipment.
Trying to lift or tow your vehicle by the bumpers will cause serious dama\
ge. The
bumpers are not designed to support the vehicle’s weight.
Improper towing such as towing behind a motorhome or other motor vehicle\
can
damage the transmission.
NOTICE

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CUSTOMER INFORMATION
CUSTOMER INFORMATION
Contact Us
Honda dealer personnel are trained professionals. They should be able to\
answer
all your questions. If you encounter a problem that your dealership does\
not solve
to your satisfaction, please discuss it with the dealership’s service manager or
general manager. If you are dissatisfied with the decision made by the dealership’\
s
management, contact Honda Automobile Customer Service.
U.S. owners
American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Honda Automobile Customer Service
1919 Torrance Blvd.
Mail Stop 500-2N-7A
Torrance, CA 90501-2746
Tel: (800) 999-1009
In Puerto Rico and
the U.S. Virgin Islands
Bella International
P.o. Box 190816
San Juan, Pr 00919-0816
Tel: (787) 620-7546
When you call or write, please give us the following information:
• 
vehicle Identification Number
•  Date of purchase
• 
odometer reading of your vehicle
•  Your name, address, and telephone number
•  A detailed description of the problem
•  Name of the dealer who sold the vehicle to you
Canadian owners
Honda Canada, Inc.
Customer
relations
180 Honda Blvd.
Markham,
oN
L6C 0H9
Tel: (888) 946-6329
Fax: (877) 939-0909
e-mail: [email protected]
*if equipped
Honda Roadside Assistance
24-hour emergency road service is available to you in the United States \
and
Canada throughout your 3-year/36,000-mile warranty term. Services include
jump starting, flat tire and lockout assistance, towing, and more (li\
mitations apply).
Call (866) 864-5211 (U.S.) or (800) 465-7587 (Canada).
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 Muffler Lifetime Limited Warranty: Covers a replacement muffler 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).

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INDEX
INDEX
INDEX
ABS .............................................................25ACC .......................................................24, 27
Accessory Power Socket ...............................52Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow (LSF) ...................24, 102Address .............................................................85
Advanced Airbags .............................................8Aha™ radio ......................................................64Airbags ...............................................................8
Airbag System Components .......................12
Airbag System Indicators ...........................10
Ambient Meter ................................................ 100
Android Auto™
.................................................66
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ................25, 98
Apple CarPlay® .................................................65
Audio Commands ...........................................153Audio operation ...............................................52Aha™ radio ..................................................64
Android Auto™ .............................................66
Apple CarPlay® .............................................65
Bluetooth® Audio ...................................61, 71
Color Audio System .....................................57
Display Audio ................................................62FM/AM radio ..........................................58, 67
HondaLink™ ..................................................63
iPod® .......................................................59, 69
Pandora® .......................................................72
SiriusXM® radio ...........................................68Sound .............................................................56
Steering Wheel Controls .............................54
USB Flash Drive ......................................60, 70
USB Port ........................................................52
Wi-Fi Connection ..........................................64
Wireless Charger .........................................53
Automatic brake hold ................................27, 99Automatic Dimming rearview Mirror ...........44Automatic rain-Sensing Wipers ...................39Battery ...........................................................138
Bluetooth® Audio .......................................61, 71
Bluetooth® Audio Commands ......................153
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (HFL) .................73e-Mail .............................................................81
HFL Controls ............................................73, 76
HondaLink™ Assist ......................................80
Making a Call ..........................................75, 79
Pairing a Phone ......................................74, 78
Phonebook ..............................................75, 79
Siri® eyes Free ..............................................82
SMS Text Messaging ..................................81
Speed Dial ...............................................75, 80
Talk Button Tips ............................................77
Brake Assist System ........................................ 98
Brake/Clutch Fluid .......................................... 137Brake depress
..................................................26
Brake system ..............................................24, 25Braking .............................................................98
Brightness Control ...........................................37
Carbon Monoxide Gas .......................................4
Changing a Flat Tire
.......................................120
Changing Settings ............................................49
Charging system ............................................... 24
Childproof Door Locks
.....................................34
Child Safety .......................................................14
Child Seat ..........................................................16
Adding Security with a Tether ...................19
LATCH-Compatible Child Seat ....................17
Climate Control Commands ..........................152
Climate Control System ...................................46Clock .............................................................51
Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™)
...................................25, 106
Color Audio System .........................................57
Condition Indicators ........................................26
Contact Us .......................................................150Continuously variable Transmission (CvT) ...96
Cruise Control ...........................................27, 101
Customer Information ....................................149
Customized Features
.......................................50Dashboard, Ceiling, and other Controls .........2
Destination ........................................................85
Dialing a Number .......................................75, 79
Display Audio ....................................................62
Door Mirrors .....................................................44Door operation .................................................34Doors .............................................................32
Door/trunk open ...............................................26DoT Tire Quality Grading ..............................144
Driver Information Interface ..........................29Driving .............................................................90Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow (LSF) .........................102
Braking ...........................................................98
Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™)
.........................................106Continuously variable Transmission (CvT) ...................................................96
Cruise Control .............................................101eco Assist™ System ..................................100eNGINe STArT/SToP button .....................96
Ignition ...........................................................95
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) .......104
LaneWatch™ ..............................................108
Manual Transmission ..................................97
Maximum Load Limit ....................................92Multi-view rear Camera ..........................109
Power Mode .................................................96
refueling ......................................................111remote engine Start ....................................94road Departure Mitigation (rDM) ..........105
Shifting ...........................................................96vehicle Stability Assist (vSA®) ................100
Wiper Blades ..............................................139eco Assist™ System ......................................100eCoN Button ...................................................100eCoN mode .......................................................27electric Parking Brake ....................................98electric Power Steering (ePS) .......................25electronic Stability Control (eSC) ................100e-Mail .............................................................81emergency engine Stop ................................117emergency Towing ........................................117engine and Fuel ......................................147, 148engine Coolant................................................ 136engine oil......................................................... 133eNGINe STArT/SToP button .........................96exterior lights ..............................................27, 37
Fastening a Seat Belt ........................................7Flat Tire ...........................................................120
Floor Mats .........................................................41Fluids ...................................................147, 148FM/AM radio ..............................................58, 67FM/AM radio Commands .............................153
Fog lights ...........................................................27
Foot Brake .........................................................98
Frequently Asked Questions ........................149Front Airbags (SrS) ...........................................8
Front Door Inner Handle .................................34
Fuel Information .............................................111
Fuse Locations ................................................ 124
Hang-Up/Back button ................................73, 76
Headlight-Wiper Integration
..........................38Head restraints ................................................42
Heating System ................................................45
HFL Controls ................................................73, 76
High beams .......................................................27
Home Address ..................................................85
HondaLink™ ......................................................63
HondaLink™ Assist ..........................................80Honda roadside Assistance ........................150Hood ...........................................................131Ignition .............................................................95
Immobilizer ........................................................26
Information Display .......................................... 28
Instrument Panel
..............................................23
Interior Lights .................................................... 37
Intermittent Wipers .......................................... 39
iPod
® .......................................................59, 69
iPod® Commands ...........................................153
Jump Starting .................................................114Key .............................................................31
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) ....24, 104 LaneWatch™
..................................................108
Lap/Shoulder Seat Belts ...................................5
LATCH-Compatible Child Seat ........................17
Light Bulbs ............................................... 147, 148
Lights .......................................................27, 37LKAS .............................................................27
Lock Tab .............................................................34Low fuel .............................................................26
Low oil pressure ...............................................24
Low tire pressure .............................................26
Maintenance ................................................... 127
Air Conditioning
..........................................145
Battery .........................................................138
Brake/Clutch Fluid ......................................137engine Coolant ............................................136engine oil .....................................................133
Maintenance Minder™ .............................128
Service Codes .............................................129
Under the Hood ..........................................131
Window Washer Fluid ...............................137
Making a Call ..............................................75, 79
Malfunction indicator lamp ............................25
Malfunction Indicators ....................................24
Manual Seats .................................................... 41
Manual Transmission
......................................97
Map Legend ......................................................88
Master Door Lock Switch ...............................34
Maximum Load Limit ........................................ 92
Mirrors .............................................................44
Moonroof ...........................................................36Multi-view rear Camera ..............................109
Music search ..................................................153
Navigation .........................................................83
Display and Controls ....................................84entering a Destination .................................85
Home Address ..............................................85
Map Legend ..................................................88
Place Category .............................................86recent Places ...............................................86routing ...........................................................88
Saved Places ................................................87
Steering Wheel Controls .............................83
Street Address ..............................................85System Guidance volume ...........................83
Talk Button Tips ............................................83Traffic .............................................................89
Turn-by-turn directions ...............................88
Navigation Commands ..................................152one-Touch Turn Signal ....................................36on/off Indicators ..............................................27opening the Hood ..........................................132overheating..................................................... 116
Pairing a Phone ..........................................74, 78
Pandora® ...........................................................72
Pandora® Commands ....................................153