brake light HONDA CIVIC 2023 Owners Manual

Visual Index
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Quick Reference Guide❚Maintenance Under the Hood (P707)
❚Windshield Wipers (P213, 733)
❚Tires (P736, 761)
❚Fog Lights* (P209, 728)
❚Power Door Mirrors (P221)
❚How to Refuel (P687)
❚Rear Wiper (P215, 735)
❚Opening/Closing the Hatch (P192)
❚Side Turn Signal Lights* (P205, 728)
❚Headlights (P206, 728)
❚Front Turn Signal Lights (P205, 728)
❚Front Side Marker Lights (P206, 728)
❚Taillights (P731)
❚Rear Side Marker Lights (P729)
❚Hatch Release Button (P193)
❚Rear License Plate Light (P731)
❚Back-Up Lights (P731)
❚High-Mount Brake Light (P732)
❚Door Lock/Unlock Control (P179)
❚Parking/Daytime Running Lights (P209, 728)
❚Multi-View Rear Camera (P681)
❚Brake Lights (P729)
❚Rear Turn Signal Lights (P729)
❚Taillights (P729)
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Quick Reference Guide
Maintenance (P691)
Under the Hood (P707)
●Check engine oil, engine coolant, and windshield washer fluid. Add
when necessary.
●Check brake/clutch* fluid.●Check the battery condition monthly.
aPull the hood release handle under the driver's side lower corner
of the dashboard.
bLocate the hood latch lever, push it to the side, and then raise the
hood. Once you have raised the hood slightly, you can release the
lever.
cWhen finished, close the hood and make sure it is firmly locked in
place.
Lights (P728)
●Inspect all lights regularly.
Wiper Blades (P733)
●Replace blades if they leave streaks
across the windshield or become
noisy.
Tires (P736)
●Inspect tires and wheels
regularly.
●Check tire pressures regularly.●Install snow tires for winter
driving.
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Quick Reference Guide
What to Do If
The power mode does not
change from VEHICLE OFF
(LOCK) to ACCESSORY. Why?
●The steering wheel may be locked.
●Move the steering wheel left and right
after pressing the ENGINE START/STOP
button.
The power mode does not
change from ACCESSORY to
VEHICLE OFF (LOCK). Why?
The shift lever should be moved to (P.
Why does the brake pedal
pulsate slightly when
applying the brakes?This can occur when the ABS activates and does not indicate a
problem. Apply firm, steady pressure on the brake pedal.
Never pump the brake pedal.
2Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) (P667)
Manual transmission models
Continuously variable transmission models
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uLight Switches
Controls
Light Switches
Rotating the light switch turns the lights on
and off, regardless of the power mode
setting.
■High beams
Push the lever forward until you hear a click.
■Low beams
When in high beams, pull the lever back to
return to low beams.
■Flashing the high beams
Pull the lever back, and release it.
■Lights off
Turn the lever to OFF either when:
• The shift lever is in
(P (continuously
variable transmission).
• The parking brake is applied.
To turn the lights on ag ain, turn the lever to
OFF to cancel the lights off mode. Even if you
do not cancel the lights off mode, the lights
come on automatically when:
• The transmission is taken out of
(P
(continuously variable transmission) and the
parking brake is released.
• The vehicle starts to move.
■Manual Operation1Light Switches
If you leave the power mode in VEHICLE OFF while
the lights are on, a chime sounds when the driver's
door is opened.
When the lights are on, the lights on indicator in the
instrument pane l will be on.
2 Lights On Indicator P. 106
Do not leave the lights on when the engine is off
because it will cause the battery to discharge.
If you sense that the le vel of the headlights is
abnormal, have the vehicl e inspected by a dealer.
Turns on parking lights, side
marker, tail, and rear license
plate lights
Turns on headlights, side
marker, parking lights, tail, and
rear license plate lights
High Beams
Flashing the high beams
Low Beams
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uFog Lights*
Controls
Fog Lights*
When the low beam headlights are on, turn
the fog light switch on to use the fog lights.
Daytime Running Lights
The parking/daytime running lights come on when the following conditions have
been met:
• The power mode is in ON.
• The headlight switch is AUTO or .
• The parking brake is released.
The lights remain on even if you set th e parking brake. Setting the power mode to
VEHICLE OFF will turn off the daytime running lights.
The daytime running lights are off once the h eadlight switch is turned on, or when
the headlight switch is in AUTO and it is getting darker outside.
Fog Light Switch
* Not available on all models
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uuInterior Convenience Items uStorage Items
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Controls
The cargo hook in the cargo area can be used
to hang a light items.
The tie-down anchors on the cargo area floor
can be used to install a net for securing items.
■Cargo Hook1Cargo Hook
NOTICE
Do not hang a large object or an object that weighs
more than 6 lbs (3 kg) on the cargo hook.
Hanging heavy or large objects may damage the
hook.
Hook
■Tie-down Anchors1 Tie-down Anchors
Do not let anyone access items in the cargo area
while driving. Loose items can cause injury if you have
to brake hard.
Anchor
Anchor
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uuBefore Driving uDriving Preparation
Driving
• Store or secure all items on board properly.
u Carrying too much cargo, or improperly storing it, can affect your vehicle's
handling, stability, sto pping distance, and tires, and make it unsafe.
2Maximum Load Limit P. 489
•Do not pile items higher than the seat height.
u They can block your view and may be thrown forward in the event of sudden
braking.
• Do not place anything in the front seat footwells. Make sure to secure the floor
mat.
u An object or unsecured floor mat can in terfere with your brake and accelerator
pedal operation while driving.
• If you have any animals on board, do not let them move around in the vehicle.
u They may interfere with driv ing and a crash could occur.
• Securely close and lock all doors and the hatch.
2 Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside P. 188
•Adjust your seating position properly.
u Adjust the front h ead restraint, too.
2Seats P. 222
2 Adjusting the Front Head Restraints Positions
* P. 228
•Adjust the mirrors and steering wheel properly.
u Adjust them while sitting in the proper driving position.
2 Mirrors P. 220
2 Adjusting the Steering Wheel P. 219
■Interior Checks1Interior Checks
The headlight aim is set by the factory, and does not
need to be adjusted. Howeve r, if you regularly carry
heavy items in the cargo area, have the aiming
readjusted at a dealer or by a qualified technician.
Models with Auto Idle Stop
* Not available on all models
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Driving
When Driving
Starting the Engine
1.Make sure the parkin g brake is applied.
u The parking brake and brake system
indicator (red) comes on for 30 seconds
when you pull up the electric parking
brake switch.
2. Check that the transmission is in
(P, then
depress the brake pedal.
u Although it is possible to start the vehicle
in
(N, it is safer to start it in (P.
2. Check that the shift lever is in
(N. Then
depress the brake pedal with your right
foot, and the clutch pedal with your left
foot.
u The clutch pedal must be fully depressed
to start the engine.
1Starting the Engine
Keep your foot firmly on the brake pedal when
starting the engine.
The engine is harder to start in cold weather and in thinner
air found at altitudes above 8,000 feet (2,400 meters).
When starting the engine in cold weather, turn off all
electrical accessories such as the lights, climate
control system, and rear de fogger in order to reduce
battery drain.
If you live in a region where winter is extremely cold,
an engine block heater will improve starting and
warming of the engine. Cons ult a dealer for details.
If the exhaust system sounds abnormal or you can
smell exhaust gas inside the vehicle, have your vehicle
checked by a dealer. There may be a problem with
the engine or exhaust system.
Bring the keyless remote close to the ENGINE
START/STOP button if the batte ry in the keyless
remote is weak. 2 If the Keyless Remote Battery is Weak
P. 783
The engine may not start if the keyless remote is
subjected to strong radio waves.
Do not hold the ENGINE START/STOP button to
start the engine.
If the engine does not start, wait at least 30 seconds
before starting the engine again.
Electric Parking Brake Switch
Brake PedalContinuously variable transmission models
Brake Pedal
Clutch PedalManual transmission models
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uuWhen Driving uStarting the Engine
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Driving
When started remotely, the engine automati cally shuts off after 10 minutes of idling
and/or the brake pedal and ENGINE START/STOP button have not been pressed
simultaneously.
To extend the run time for another 10 minutes during the first run, press the
button, then press and hold the button. u Some exterior lights flash six times if a 10-minute extension request was
transmitted successfully.1Remote Engine Start*
The engine may not start by the remote engine start
if:
•You have disabled a remo te engine start setting
using the driver information interface* or audio/
information screen*.
2 Settings P. 138
2 Customized Features P. 390
•The power mode is not in VEHICLE OFF.
•The transmission is in a position other than (P.•The hood is open, or any door or the hatch is
unlocked.
•You have already used the remote twice to start
the engine.
•Another registered keyless remote is in the vehicle.
•There is any antenna failure.•The door is unlocked with the built-in key.
•The engine oil pressure is low.
•The engine coolant temper ature is extremely high.
•The security system alarm is not set.
* Not available on all models
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uuWhen Driving uShifting
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Driving
Shifting
Change the shift position in accordance with your driving needs.
■Shift positions
Continuously variable transmission models without paddle shifter
1Shifting
You cannot change the pow er mode from ON to
VEHICLE OFF unless the shift position is in
( P.
The vehicle may move ve ry slightly even in
(N while
the engine is cold.
Depress the brake pe dal firmly and, when necessary,
apply the parking brake.
Reverse
Used when reversing
Drive
Used for normal driving
Park
Used when parking or starting the
engine
Neutral
Transmission is not locked
Release Button Drive (S)
Used:
●For better acceleration●To increase engine braking●When going up or down hills
Low
●Used to further increase engine braking●Used when going up or down hills
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