HONDA CIVIC COUPE 2014 9.G CNG Owner's Manual

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Maintenance
Maintenance MinderTM
Your vehicle displays engine oil life and maintenance service items on the
intelligent multi-information display (i-MID) to show you when you should have a
dealer do engine oil replacement and indicated maintenance service.
Refer to the important safety precautions and instructions in the Owner's Manual.

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Maintenance
Maintenance MinderTM To Use Maintenace MinderTM
Maintenance Service Items
2345
Maintenance Service ItemsIndependent of the Maintenance Minder
•information, replace the brake fluid every 3 years.
Inspect idle speed every 160,000 miles (256,000
•km).
Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2, or 3 if
•they are noisy.
CODE Maintenance Main Items
A Replace engine oil •
*1
B Replace engine oil• *1 and oil filter
Replace fuel filter element (low pressure)
•

Drain fuel filter (high pressure)
•
Inspect front and rear brakes/service as necessary
•
Check parking brake adjustment
•
Inspect tie rod ends, steering gearbox, and boots
•
Inspect suspension components
•
Inspect driveshaft boots
•
Inspect brake hoses and lines (Including ABS/ VSA)
•
Inspect all fluid levels and condition of fluids
•
Inspect exhaust system
• #
Inspect fuel lines and connections
• #
Check the expiration date for TRK bottle
• *2
CODE Maintenance Sub Items
1 Rotate tires •

2 Replace air cleaner element• *3
Replace dust and pollen filter
• *4
Replace fuel filter element (high pressure)
•
Inspect drive belt
•
Inspect valve clearance
•
Inspect fuel tank
• *5
3 Replace transmission fluid •
4 Replace spark plugs•
5 Replace engine coolant•
*1: If a message SERVICE does not appear more than 12 months after the display is reset, change the
engine oil every year.
*2: Models with tire repair kit
# : See information on maintenance and emissions warranty. *3: If you drive in dusty conditions, replace the air cleaner element every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
*4: If you drive primarily in urban areas that have high concentrations of soot in the air from industry and
from diesel-powered vehicles, replace the dust and pollen filter every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
*5: If sub item 2 does not appear more than 36 months after the display is reset, inspect the fuel tank
every three years.
See CNG tank expiration and production dates on page 5 for inspection and replacement
information. Fuel tank should be replaced 15 years after it was manufactured.
System Message
Indicator
Maintenance Minder
Message
Main
Item Sub Items

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Maintenance Under the Hood
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Maintenance
Transmission Fluid
Automatic Transmission Fluid
Specified fluid: Honda ATF DW-1 (automatic transmission fluid)
Check the fluid level when the engine is at normal operating temperature.
HOT
Range Upper Mark
Lower Mark
1.
Park on level ground, and start the engine.
2. Wait until the radiator fan starts and then
turn off the engine.
Perform step 3 after waiting for about
60 seconds (less than 90 seconds).
3. Remove the dipstick (yellow loop) from the
transmission and wipe it with a clean cloth.
4. Insert the dipstick all the way back into
the transmission securely, as shown in the
image.
5. Remove the dipstick and check the fluid
level.
It should be between the upper and
lower marks in the HOT range.
6. If the level is below the lower mark, add
fluid into the dipstick hole to bring it to the
level between the upper and lower marks,
and have your vehicle checked by a dealer
immediately.
Automatic Transmission Fluid
NOTICE Do not mix Honda ATF DW-1 with other
transmission fluids.
Using a transmission fluid other than Honda ATF
DW-1 may adversely affect the operation and
durability of your vehicle's transmission, and
damage the transmission.
Any damage caused by using a transmission fluid
that is not equivalent to Honda ATF DW-1 is not
covered by Honda's new vehicle warranty.
NOTICE Pour the fluid slowly and carefully so you do not
spill any. Clean up any spills immediately; they can
damage components in the engine compartment.

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Replacing Light Bulbs
Continued
Maintenance
High-Mount Brake Light Bulb
When replacing, use the following bulb.
High-Mount Brake Light: 21W
1. Open the trunk.
2.
Remove the screw from the center of each
trunk lining fastener, then remove the
fasteners.
3.
Pull the upper edge of the trunk lining
down.
Trunk Lining
Screw
Fastener

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Replacing Light Bulbs High-Mount Brake Light Bulb
4. Turn the socket to the left and remove it.
5. Remove the old bulb and insert a new
bulb.Bulb
Socket

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Tools
Handling the Unexpected
Type of Tools
The tools are stored in the trunk.
Models with compact spare tire
Type of Tools
Jack Handle BarJack
Wing Bolt
(for mounting a flat tire)
Support Plate
Wheel Nut Wrench/
Jack Handle

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If a Tire Goes Flat
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Handling the Unexpected
To change a flat tire, follow the instructions in the Owner’s Manual.
To remove the spare tire, tools and the jack from the trunk and to store the flat
tire, follow the instructions in this section.
Removing the Spare Tire, Tools and the Jack
Trunk Floor Lid
Tool KitTool Case
Spare Tire
1. Open the trunk.
2. Remove the trunk floor lid.
3. Take the tool case out of the spare tire.
Models with compact spare tire
Changing a Flat Tire

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Handling the Unexpected
If a Tire Goes Flat Changing a Flat Tire
4. Unscrew the wing bolt and remove the
spacer cone.
5. Take the spare tire out of its well.
Bend the lower part of the trunk lining
upward to enlarge the opening.
6. Turn the jack’s end counterclockwise to
loosen it, then remove the jack.
Wing Bolt
Jack
Spacer
Cone
Spare Tire
Trunk Lining

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Handling the Unexpected
If a Tire Goes Flat Changing a Flat Tire
Storing a Flat Tire
WARNING
Loose items can fly around the interior
in a crash and can seriously injure the
occupants.
Store the wheel, jack, and tools securely
before driving.
Storing a Flat Tire
1. Open the trunk.
2. Raise the trunk floor and the lower part of
the trunk lining.
3. Remove the rubber caps from the holes in
the trunk floor and the trunk lining, then
align both holes.
4. Place the flat tire straight up in the trunk,
with the outside of the wheel facing
forward.
5. Take the support plate and the wing bolt
out of the tool kit. Put the plate on the
wing bolt.
6. Insert the wing bolt through the hole in
the center of the wheel and the trunk
lining, then tighten the bolt.
7. Store the spacer cone and the spare tire
wing bolt in the tool kit.Trunk LiningRubber Cap
Trunk Floor
Support Plate
Wing Bolt

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If a Tire Goes Flat Temporarily Repairing a Flat Tire
Models with tire repair kit
Temporarily Repairing a Flat Tire
This vehicle is not equipped with a spare tire. If the tire has a large cut or is
otherwise severely damaged, you will need to have the vehicle towed. If the tire
only has a small puncture, from a nail for instance, you can use the temporary tire
repair kit so that you can drive to the nearest service station for a more permanent
repair.

If a tire goes flat while driving, grasp the steering wheel firmly, and brake gradually
to reduce speed. Then stop in a safe place.
1. Park the vehicle on firm, level, and non-slippery surface and apply the parking
brake.
2. Put the shift lever in
P.
3. Turn on the hazard warning lights and turn the ignition switch to LOCK
0.
When towing a trailer, unhitch the trailer.
Getting Ready to Temporarily Repair the Flat Tire
AIR ONLY side
Inflator Switch
Repair Notification Label
Power Plug
Speed Restriction Label
Selector Switch
Pressure Gauge
Sealant/Air Hose (Clear)
Tire Sealant
Expiration Date
Pressure Relief
Button
Instruction
Manual
Air Only Hose (Black)
Sealant/AIR side
Temporarily Repairing a Flat Tire
The kit should not be used in the following
situations. Instead, contact a dealer or a roadside
assistant to have the vehicle towed.
The tire sealant has expired.

•More than two tires are punctured.
•The puncture or cut is larger than 3/16 inch (4 mm).
•The tire side wall is damaged or the puncture is
•outside the tire contact area.
When the puncture is: Kit Use
Smaller than 3/16 inch (4 mm) Ye s
Larger than 3/16 inch (4 mm) No
Damage has been caused by driving with the tire

•extremely under inflated.
The tire bead is no longer seated.

•The rim is damaged.
•
Do not remove a nail or screw that punctured the
tire. If you remove it from the tire, you may not be
able to repair the puncture using the kit.

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