trailer HONDA CIVIC COUPE 2011 8.G Owners Manual

µµ
µ µ
µ
µµ
Aggressive driving (hard
acceleration and braking)
Excessive idling, accelerating and
braking in stop-and-go traf f ic
Cold engine operation (engines
aremoreefficientwhenwarmedup)
Driving with a heavy load or the
air conditioner running
Improperly inf lated tires
The f ollowing f actors can lower your
vehicle’s f uel economy:
A properly maintained vehicle
maximizes f uel economy. Poor
maintenance can signif icantly reduce
f uel economy. Always maintain your
vehicle according to the maintenance
messages displayed on the
inf ormation display (see
on page ).
For example: Rapid
acceleration, abrupt cornering,
and hard braking increase fuel
consumption.
Aerodynamic drag has a big ef f ect
on f uel economy at speeds above
45 mph (75 km/h). Reduce your
speed and you reduce the drag.
Trailers, car top carriers, roof
racks and bike racks are also big
contributors to increased drag.
If your vehicle has a
manual transmission, you can
boost your f uel economy by up
shif ting as early as possible.
Idling
results in 0 miles per gallon (0 kms
per liter).
An underinf lated tire increases
‘‘rolling resistance,’’ which reduces
f uel economy.
It puts a heavier
load on the engine, increasing f uel
consumption.
In
particular, a build-up of snow or
mud on your vehicle’s underside
adds weight and rolling resistance.
Frequent cleaning helps your f uel
economy.
296
CONT INUED
Fuel Economy
Fuel Economy Factors Use the recommended viscosity motor oil, displaying the A PI
Certif ication Seal (see page).
Improving Fuel Economy Owner’s
Maintenance Checks Drive moderately
Observe the speed limit
Always drive in the highest gear
possible
Avoid excessive idling
Maintain proper tire inf lation
A void carrying excess weight in
your vehicle
K eep your vehicle clean
300
Vehicle Maint enance Drive Ef f icient ly
Bef ore Driving
259
Main Menu

µµ·
Steps f or Determining Correct Load
Limit Locate the statement ‘‘The
combined weight of occupants and
cargo should never exceed XXX
kg or XXX lbs.’’ on your vehicle’s
placard.
Determine the combined weight
of the driver and passengers that
will be riding in your vehicle.
Subtract the combined weight of
the driver and passengers f rom
XXX kg or XXX lbs. The resulting f igure equals the
available amount of cargo and
luggage load capacity. For
example, if the ‘‘XXX’’ amount
equals 1,400 lbs. and there will be
f ive 150 lb. passengers in your
vehicle, the amount of available
cargo and luggage load capacity is
650 lbs.
(1,400 750 (5 150) = 650 lbs.)
Determine the combined weight
of luggage and cargo being loaded
on the vehicle. That weight may
not saf ely exceed the available
cargo and luggage load capacity
calculated in Step 4.
If your vehicle will be towing a
trailer, load f rom your trailer will
be transf erred to your vehicle.
Consult this manual to determine
how this reduces the available
cargo and luggage load capacity of
your vehicle.
The maximum load f or your vehicle
is 850 lbs (385 kg) f or U.S. models
and 395 kg for Canadian models.
This f igure includes the total weight
of all occupants, cargo, and
accessories, and the tongue load if
you are towing a trailer.
Label Example
See Tire And Loading Inf ormation
label attached to the driver’s
doorjamb.
(1)
(2)
(3) (4)
(5)
(6)
Load Limits
Carrying Cargo
264
Overloading or improper
loading can affect handling and
stability and cause a crash in
which you can be hurt or killed.
Follow all load limits and other
loading guidelines in thismanual.
Main Menu

ÎÎ
Î
Î
ÎÎ
Î In addition, the total weight of the
vehicle, all occupants, accessories,
cargo, and trailer tongue load must
not exceed the Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating (GVWR) or the Gross
Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). Both
areonalabelonthedriver’s
doorjamb.
Example 3
Example 2
Example 1
Canadian models
:
Carrying Cargo
Bef ore Driving
265
Cargo Weight
550 lbs
(259 kg)
Cargo Weight
250 lbs
(123 kg)Cargo Weight
100 lbs
(55 kg)
Passenger Weight
150lbsx2=300lbs
(68kgx2=136kg)
Passenger Weight
150 lbs x 4 = 600 lbs
(68kgx4=272kg)Passenger Weight
150 lbs x 5 = 750 lbs
(68kgx5=340kg)
Max Load 850 lbs
(395 kg)
Max Load 850 lbs (395 kg)
Max Load 850 lbs (395 kg)
Main Menu

This section gives you tips on
starting the engine under various
conditions, and how to operate the
manual and automatic transmissions.
It also includes important
information on parking your vehicle,
the braking system, the vehicle
stability assist (VSA
) system, and
the tire pressure monitoring system
(TPMS). .......................
Driving Guidelines . 268
........................
Preparing to Drive . 269
.......................
Starting the Engine . 270
...................
Manual Transmission . 271
..............
Automatic Transmission . 274
...........................................
Parking . 278
.............................
Braking System . 279
...............
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) . 280
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA
),
aka Electronic Stability ........
Control (ESC), System . 282
Tire Pressure Monitoring System ......................................
(TPMS) . 284
...........................
Towing a Trailer . 287
Driving
Driving
267
Main Menu

Because of the low-prof ile tires
f itted to your vehicle, the alloy
wheels are closer to the ground.
Driving over a pothole or road
debris at too high a speed can
seriously damage a wheel. Slow
down under these conditions.
Curbs and steep inclines could
damage the f ront and rear
bumpers. Low curbs that do not
affect the average vehicle may be
high enough to hit the bumper on
your vehicle. The f ront or rear
bumper may scrape when trying to
drive onto an incline, such as a
steep driveway or trailer ramps.
Use caution if you ever drive your
vehicleonveryroughorrutted
roads. You could damage the
suspension and underbody by
bottoming out. Going too f ast over
parking lot ‘‘speed bumps’’ can
also cause damage.
Your vehicle is designed to give you
optimum handling and perf ormance
on well-maintained roads. As part of
this design, your vehicle has a
minimum of ground clearance and
very low-prof ile tires.
Driving Guidelines
Si model
268
Main Menu

Your vehicle is not designed to tow a
trailer. Attempting to do so can void
your warranties.Your vehicle is not designed to be
towed behind a motor home. If your
vehicle needs to be towed in an
emergency, see page .
358
Towing a Trailer
Towing Your Vehicle
Driving
287
Main Menu

ÎÎ
CONT INUED
Supplemental Restraint
..................................
System .9,21
......................................
Servicing . 31
.........................
SRS Indicator . 29, 60
...................
System Components . 21
SVC (Speed-sensitive Volume ..................
Compensation) . 128, 171
..................................
Synthetic Oil . 301
.
Taking Care of the Unexpected . 337
Technical Descriptions
....
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 367
.....
Emissions Control Systems . 373
Three Way Catalytic
.......................
Converter . 374, 375
.......................
Temperature Gauge . 70
.....................
Tether Anchor Points . 46
................
Thef t Protection, Radio . 221
Three Way Catalytic
...........................
Converter . 374, 375
..........................
Time, Setting the . 222
....................................
Tire Chains . 331
.........
Tire, How to Change a Flat . 339 Tire Pressure Monitoring
........................
System (TPMS) . 284
...............................................
Tires . 323
......................
Air Pressure . 323, 325
........................................
Chains . 331
.........................
Checking Wear . 326
..........................
Compact Spare . 338
......
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 367
.
Glossary of Tire Terminology . 370
......................................
Inf lation . 323
..................................
Inspection . 326
.....................................
Labeling . 369
Low Tire Pressure
...........................
Indicator . 63, 284
..............................
Maintenance . 327
...................................
Replacing . 329
......................................
Rotating . 328
................................
Service Lif e . 327
...........................................
Snow . 331
............................
Specif ications . 366
...................
Summer Tires . 325, 330
.........................................
TPMS . 284
...........................................
Wear . 328
.......................................
Wheels . 332
...................
Tools, Tire Changing . 339 Towing
.....................................
A Trailer . 287
................
Emergency Wrecker . 358
Transmission Checking Fluid Level, ..............................
Automatic . 308
Checking Fluid Level, ...................................
Manual . 309
..................
Fluid Selection . 308, 309
..............
Identif ication Number . 363
.............
Shif ting the Automatic . 274
..................
Shif ting the Manual . 271
...................................
Treadwear . 367
...................
Treadwear Indicators . 326
.......................................
Trip Meter . 68
................................................
Trunk . 93
....................
Emergency Opener . 94
........................................
Opening . 93
............................
Open Indicator . 65
....................................
Turn Signals . 74
Index
INDEX
T
IX
Main Menu