battery HONDA CIVIC COUPE 2014 9.G Navigation Manual

Contents
Child Safety P. 50Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 62Safety Labels P. 63
Opening and Closing the Trunk P. 113 Security System P. 116 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 119
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 122 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 135
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items P. 145 Heating and Cooling
* P. 152
Audio Error Messages P. 211General Information on the Audio System P. 217
When Driving P. 298 Braking P. 326Parking Your Vehicle P. 330
Accessories and Modifications P. 336
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 345 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 360
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 372 Battery P. 381 Remote Transmitter Care P. 382
Cleaning P. 385
Engine Does Not Start P. 400 Jump Starting P. 403 Shift Lever Does Not Move P. 406
Fuses P. 413 Emergency Towing P. 416
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 423 Reporting Safety Defects P. 424
Authorized Manuals P. 429 Customer Service Information P. 430
Quick Reference GuideP. 2
Safe DrivingP. 25
Instrument PanelP. 65
ControlsP. 99
FeaturesP. 159
DrivingP. 291
MaintenanceP. 337
Handling the UnexpectedP. 391
InformationP. 417
IndexP. 431
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Quick Reference Guide
Maintenance (P337)
Under the Hood (P345)
● Check engine oil, engine coolant, and windshield washer
fluid. Add when necessary.
● Check brake fluid and clutch
* fluid.
● Check the battery condition monthly.
aPull the hood release handle under the corner of the
dashboard.
bLocate the hood latch lever, pull the lever up, and lift up
the hood.
cWhen finished, close the hood and make sure it is firmly
locked in place.
Lights (P360)
● Inspect all lights regularly.
Wiper Blades (P370)
● Replace blades if they leave streaks
across the windshield.
Tires (P372)
● Inspect tires and wheels regularly.
● Check tire pressures regularly.
● Install snow tires for winter
driving.
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Quick Reference Guide
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Handling the Unexpected (P391)
Flat Tire (P393)
● Park in a safe location and replace the
flat tire with the comp act spare tire in the
trunk.
Indicators Come On
(P409)
● Identify the indica tor and consult the
owner's manual.
Engine Won't Start
(P 400)
● If the battery is dead, jump start using a
booster battery.
Blown Fuse (P413)
● Check for a blown fuse if an electrical
device does not operate.
Overheating (P407)
● Park in a safe location. If you do not see
steam under the hood, open the hood,
and let the engine cool down.
Emergency Towing
(P416)
●Call a professional towing service if you
need to tow your vehicle.
* Not available on all models
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uuIndicators u
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Instrument Panel
*1:Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage
Low Oil Pressure
Indicator
●Comes on when you turn the
ignition switch to ON
(w*1, and
goes off when the engine starts.
●Comes on when the engine oil
pressure is low.
●Comes on while driving - Immediately
stop in a safe place.
2 If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator
Comes On P. 409
Malfunction
Indicator Lamp
●Comes on when you turn the
ignition switch to ON
(w*1, and
goes off when the engine starts, or
after several seconds if the engine
did not start. If “readiness codes”
have not been set, it blinks five
times before it goes off.
●Comes on if there is a problem
with the emissions control system.
●Blinks when a misfire in the
engine's cylinders is detected.
●Readiness codes are part of the on board
diagnostics for the emissions control
systems.
2 Testing of Readiness Codes P. 425●Comes on while driving - Have your
vehicle checked by a dealer.
●Blinks while driving - Stop in a safe
place where there are no flammable
objects. Stop the engine for 10 minutes
or more, and wait for it to cool down.
Then, take the vehicle to a dealer.
2 If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Comes On or Blinks P. 410
Charging System
Indicator
●Comes on when you turn the
ignition switch to ON
(w*1, and
goes off when the engine starts.
●Comes on when the battery is not
charging.
●Comes on while driving - Turn off the
heating and cooling system*/climate
control system* and rear defogger in
order to reduce electricity consumption.
2 If the Charging System Indicator
Comes On P. 409
* Not available on all models
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uuIndicators uintelligent Multi-Information Display (i-MID) Warning and Information Messages
Continued
Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears if you push the ENGINE START/STOP
button to turn the engine off without the shift lever
in
(P.
●Move the shift lever to (P. The power mode changes to
VEHICLE OFF.
●Move the shift lever to (P, then press the ENGINE
START/STOP button twice.
●Appears when the power mode is in ACCESSORY.
—
●Appears after the driver’s door is opened when the
power mode is in ACCESSORY.●Press the ENGINE START/STOP button twice with your
foot off the brake pedal to change the power mode to
VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).
●Appears when you close th e door with the power
mode in ON without the smart entry remote inside
the vehicle.●Disappears when you bring the smart entry remote
back inside the vehicle and close the door.
2 Smart Entry Remote Reminder P. 125
●Appears when the smart entry remote battery
becomes weak.●Replace the battery as soon as possible.
2 Replacing the Button Battery P. 382
●Appears if the smart entry remote battery is too
weak to start the engine or the key is not within
operating range to start the engine.
A beeper sounds six times.●Bring the smart entry remote in front of the ENGINE
START/STOP button to be touched with.
2 If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak P. 401
Automatic
transmission
(CVT) modelsU.S. models
Canadian models
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Controls
Locking and Unlocking the Doors
Key Types and Functions
This vehicle comes with the following keys:Use the key to start and stop the engine, to
lock and unlock the doors and to open the
trunk. You can also use the remote
transmitter or smart entry system
* to lock and
unlock the doors and to open the trunk.
■Smart entry remote*
The built-in key can be us ed to lock/unlock the
doors when the smart entry remote battery
becomes weak and th e power door lock/
unlock operation is disabled.
To remove the built-in key, pull it out while
sliding the release knob. To reinstall the built-
in key, push the built-in key into the smart
entry remote until it clicks.
■Master Keys
1 Key Types and Functions
All the keys have an immobilizer system. The
immobilizer system helps to protect against vehicle
theft. 2 Immobilizer System P. 116
The keys contain precision electronics.
Adhere to the following advi ce to prevent damage to
the electronics:
•Do not leave the keys in direct sunlight, or in
locations with high temperature or high humidity.
•Do not drop the keys or set heavy objects on them.
•Keep the keys away from liquids.
•Do not take the keys apart except for replacing the
battery.
If the circuits in the keys are damaged, the engine
may not start, and the remote transmitter may not
work.
If the keys do not work properly, have them
inspected by a dealer.
Master Key*Smart Entry
Remote*
Built-in Key
Release Knob
* Not available on all models
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uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uLow Smart Entry Remote Signal Strength*
Controls
Low Smart Entry Remo te Signal Strength*
The vehicle transmits radio waves to loca te the smart entry remote when locking/
unlocking the doors, opening the trunk, or to start the engine.
In the following cases, locking/unlocking the doors, opening the trunk, or starting
the engine may be inhibited or operation may be unstable:
• Strong radio waves are being tra nsmitted by nearby equipment.
• You are carrying the smart entry remote together with telecommunications
equipment, laptop computers, ce ll phones, or wireless devices.
• A metallic object is touching or covering the smart entry remote.1Low Smart Entry Remote Signal Strength*
Communication between the smart entry remote and
the vehicle consumes the smart entry remote’s
battery.
Battery life is about two years, but this varies
depending on re gularity of use.
The battery is consumed whenever the smart entry
remote is receivi ng strong radio wave s. Avoid placing
it near electrical appliances such as televisions and
personal computers.
* Not available on all models
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uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uLocking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
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Controls
■Unlocking the doors
Press the unlock button.
Once: u Some exterior lights flash twice, and the driver's door unlocks.
Twice: u The passenger’s door unlock.1Using the Remote Transmitter
If the distance at which the remote transmitter works
varies, the batter y is probably low.
If the LED does not come on when you press a
button, the battery is dead.
2 Replacing the Button Battery P. 382
You can customize the door unlock mode setting. 2 Customized Features P. 87
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uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uLocking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
Controls
When you carry the sm art entry remote, you
can lock/unlock the doors and open the trunk.
You can lock/unlock the doors within a radius
of about 32 inches (80 cm) of the outside door
handle. You can open the trunk within about
32 inches (80 cm) radius from the trunk
release button.
■Locking the doors and the trunk Press the door lock button on either door.u Some exterior lights flash; the beeper
sounds; both doors and the trunk lock;
and the security system sets.
■Using the Smart Entry with Push Button Start System*
Door Lock Button
1Using the Smart Entry with Push Button Start System*
•Do not leave the smart entry remote in the vehicle
when you get out. Carry it with you.
•Even if you are not carrying the smart entry remote,
you can lock/unlock the doors while someone else
with the remote is within range.
•The door may be unlocked if the door handle is
covered with water in heavy rain or in a car wash if
the smart entry remote is within range.
•If you grip either door handle wearing gloves, the
door sensor may be slow to respond or may not
respond by unlocking the doors.
•You cannot unlock the door by gripping the handle
after two seconds of locking it.
•The door might not open if you pull it immediately
after gripping the door handle. Grip the handle
again and confirm that th e door is unlocked before
pulling the handle.
•Even within the 32 inches (80 cm) radius, you may
not be able to lock/unlock the doors with the smart
entry remote if it is a bove or below the outside
handle.
•The smart entry remote may not operate if it is too
close to the door and door glass.
If the distance at which it works varies, the battery is
probably low.
If the LED does not come on when you press a
button, the battery is dead. 2 Replacing the Button Battery P. 382
You can customize the door lock mode and keyless
lock acknowledge ment setting.
2 Customized Features P. 87
* Not available on all models
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uuSecurity System uSecurity System Alarm
Controls
■Setting the security system alarm
The security system alarm automatically sets when the following conditions have
been met:
• The ignition switch is in LOCK
(0*1, and the key has been removed from the
ignition switch.
• The hood and trunk are closed.
• Both doors are locked with the key, the remote transmitter, or smart entry
system.
■When the security system alarm sets
The security system indicator in the in strument panel blinks. When the blinking
interval changes after about 15 seconds, the security system is set.
■To cancel the security system alarm
The security system is canc eled when the vehicle is unlocked using the remote
transmitter, smart entry system, or th e ignition switch is turned to ON
(w*1. The
security system indicator go es off at the same time.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.
1 Security System Alarm
Do not set the security system alarm when someone
is in the vehicle or a window is open. The system can
accidentally activate when:
•Unlocking the door with the lock tab.•Opening the trunk with the trunk release or the
emergency trunk opener.
•Opening the hood with the hood release.
•Moving the shift lever out of ( P.
If the battery goes dead after you have set the
security system alarm, the security alarm may go off
once the battery is re charged or replaced.
If this occurs, deactivate the security system alarm by
unlocking a door using the remote transmitter.
Do not attempt to alter th is system or add another
device to it.
Automatic transmission/CVT models
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