engine HONDA CIVIC COUPE 2015 9.G Owners 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. 417
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 425 Reporting Safety Defects P. 426
Authorized Manuals P. 431 Customer Service Information P. 432
Quick Reference GuideP. 4
Safe DrivingP. 25
Instrument PanelP. 65
ControlsP. 99
FeaturesP. 159
DrivingP. 291
MaintenanceP. 337
Handling the UnexpectedP. 391
InformationP. 419
IndexP. 433

4Quick Reference Guide
Quick Reference GuideVisual Index*1:
Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.
❙Hazard Warning Button❙Seat Heater Switches
* (P151)
❙Ignition Switch
*1 (P122)
❙
(Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®)
System OFF) Button
* (P319)
❙ECON Button
* (P314)
❙
(Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®)
System OFF) Button
* (P319)
❙Steering Wheel Adjustments (P134)❙Navigation System
*
() See Navigation System Manual❙Audio System
(P166, 184)
❙Rear Window Defogger
(P133)

❙Heated Mirror Button
* (P133)

❙Heating and Cooling System
*
(P152)❙Climate Control System
* (P155)
❙intelligent Multi-Information
Display (i-MID)
(P83)
❙ENGINE START/STOP Button
*1 (P123)

❙System Indicators
(P66)
❙Gauges
(P81)

11Quick Reference Guide
Instrument Panel
(P 65)
System Indicators
Malfunction
Indicator Lamp
Low Oil Pressure
Indicator
Charging System
Indicator
Anti-lock Brake
System (ABS)
Indicator
Vehicle Stability
Assist (VSA ®) System
Indicator
VSA ® OFF Indicator
Low Tire Pressure/
TPMS Indicator
*
Electric Power
Steering (EPS) System
Indicator
Lights Indicators
Lights On Indicator
High Beam IndicatorFog Light Indicator
*
Immobilizer System
Indicator Seat Belt Reminder
Indicator
System Indicators
CRUISE CONTROL

Indicator
System Message
Indicator
Parking Brake
and Brake System
Indicator (Red)
Supplemental
Restraint System
Indicator
Door Open Indicator
CRUISE MAIN
Indicator
Tachometer Instant Fuel
Economy Gauge
*
Speedometer
Fuel Gauge
Security System
Alarm Indicator Shift Lever Position Indicator
*
Low Fuel Indicator
Gauges
(P 81)
/intelligent Multi-Information Display (i-MID)
(P 83)
/
System Indicators
(P 66)
Trunk Open Indicator
ECON Mode Indicator*
Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators
High Temperature
Indicator
Low Temperature
Indicator
i-VTEC

Indicator
Rev
Indicator
2.4 ℓ engine models
Ambient Meter
*
Smart Entry System
Indicator
*
Brake System
Indicator (Amber)
System Indicators
U.S.
Canada
U.S.
Canada M
(7-speed manual shift mode)
Indicator/Shift Indicator
*
* Not available on all models

12Quick Reference Guide
Controls
(P99)
Clock
(P100)
a
Press the CLOCK knob to access the
clock adjustment mode screen.
b
Turn the CLOCK knob to adjust the
hours.
c
Press the CLOCK knob. The display
switches to minute adjustment.
d
Turn the CLOCK knob to adjust the
minutes.
e
Press the CLOCK knob to complete
clock adjustment.
The navigation system receives signals from
GPS satellites, updating the clock
automatically.
Models without navigation systemModels without display audioModels with navigation system
ENGINE START/STOP
Button
*
Press the button to change the vehicle’s
power mode.Turn Signals
(P127)
Turn Signal Control Lever
Right
Left
Lights
(P127)
Wipers and Washers (P131)
Light Control Switches
Low Beam High Beam
FlashingWiper/Washer Control Lever Adjustment Ring
*
: Long Delay
: Short Delay
MIST
OFF
INT: Low speed with intermittent
LO: Low speed wipe
HI: High speed wipe Pull toward
you to spray
washer fluid.

13Quick Reference Guide
Steering Wheel
(P134)
● To adjust, pull th e adjustment lever
towards you, adjust to the desired
position, then lock the lever back in place.
Unlocking the Doors
from the Inside (P110)
● Pull either door inner handle to unlock
and open it at the same time.
Trunk
(P113)
● To unlock and open the trunk:
•Pull the trunk release.
• Press the trunk release button on the
remote transmitter or the smart entry
remote.
• Press the trunk release button
* on the
trunk lid.
Power Door Mirrors (P135)
● With the ignition switch in ON
(w*1, move
the selector switch to L or R .
● Push the appropriate edge of the
adjustment switch to adjust the mirror.
Trunk Release
Selector Switch
Adjustment Switch
Power Windows
(P119)
● With the ignition switch in ON
(w*1, open
and close the power windows.
● If the power window lock button is in the
OFF position, the passenger's window can
be opened and closed with its own
switch.
● If the power window lock button is in the
ON position (indicator is on), the
passenger's window switch is disabled.
*1 : Models with the smart entry system have an
ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition
switch.
Power Window Lock Button
Window
Switch Indicator
*
Not available on all models

18Quick Reference Guide
Driving
(P291)
M Indicator
Shift Indicator
Manual Transmission
* (P 311)
Continuously Variable Transmission
*
(P305, 307)
● Shift to
(P and depress the brake pedal when starting the engine.
● Shifting
ParkTurn off or start the engine.
Transmission is locked.NeutralTransmission is not locked.
Drive (S)●Better acceleration.
● Increased engine braking.
● Going up or down hills.
● On models with paddle
shifter, 7-speed manual
shift mode can be used.
Models without
paddle shifter
Models with
paddle shifter
Depress the brake pedal
and press the release button
to move out of
(P.
Press the release button to
move the shift lever.
Move the shift lever without
pressing the release button.
ReverseUsed when reversing.Drive● Normal driving.
● On models with paddle
shifter, 7-speed mode can
be used temporarily.
Low
*
●Further increased engine
braking.
● Going up or down hills. Shift Down
(
-
Paddle Shifter Shift Up
(
+
Paddle Shifter
7-Speed Manual Shift Mode (P 309)
● Allows you to manually shift
the transmission up or down
without removing your hands
from the steering wheel.
When the shift lever is in
(S
●Pulling a paddle shifter
changes the mode from
continuously variable
transmission to 7-speed manual
shift mode.
● The M indicator and the
selected speed number are
displayed in the shift indicator.When the shift lever is in
(D
● Pulling a paddle shifter
temporarily changes the mode
from continuously variable
transmission to 7-speed manual
shift mode. The selected speed
number is displayed in the shift
indicator.
Shift Lever
Release
Button

19Quick Reference Guide
VSA® OFF Button
(P319)
● The vehicle stability assist (VSA ®) system
helps stabilize the vehicle during
cornering, and helps maintain traction
while accelerating on loose or slippery
road surfaces.
● VSA ® comes on automatically every time
you start the engine.
● To turn VSA ® on or off, press and hold
the button until you hear a beep.
Cruise Control
(P315)
● Cruise control allows you to maintain a
set speed without keep ing your foot on
the accelerator pedal.
● To use cruise control, press the CRUISE
button, then press the –/SET button once
you have achieved the desired speed
(above 25 mph or 40 km/h).
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
(P322)
● Detects a change in tire conditions and
overall dimensions du e to decrease in tire
pressures.
● The TPMS is turned on automatically
every time you start the engine.
● A calibration procedure must be
performed when certain conditions arise.
U.S. models
Refueling
(P332)
a
Push the fuel fill door
release handle.
b
Turn the fuel fill cap
slowly to remove the
cap.
c
Place the cap in the
holder on the fuel fill
door.
d
After refueling, screw
the cap back on until it
clicks at least once.
Fuel recommendation:
Unleaded gasoline with a pump octane number 87 or
higher required
Unleaded premium gasoline with a pump octane
number 91 or higher recommended
Fuel tank capacity: 13.2 US gal (50 L)
1.8 ℓ engine models2.4 ℓ engine models
* Not available on all models

20Quick 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.
a
Pull the hood release handle under the corner of the
dashboard.
b
Locate the hood latch lever, pull the lever up, and lift up
the hood.
c
When 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.

Quick Reference Guide21
Handling the Unexpected
(P391)
Flat Tire
(P393)
● Park in a safe location and replace the
flat tire with the compact spare tire in the
trunk.
Indicators Come On (P409)
●Identify the indicator 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 (P417)
●Call a professional towing service if you
need to tow your vehicle.
* Not available on all models

22Quick Reference Guide
What to Do If*1:Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.
*2:Except U.S. models with continuously variable transmission
The ignition switch does
not turn from
(0
to
(q
*1.
Why?
●The steering wheel may be locked.●Try to turn the steering wheel left and right
while turning the ignition key.●Move the steering wheel left and right while
pressing the ENGINE START/STOP button at the same time.
The ignition switch does
not turn from
(q
to
(0
*1
and I cannot remove the
key. Why?
The shift lever s hould be moved to
(P
.
Why does the brake pedal
pulsate slightly when
applying the brakes?
This can occur when the ABS act ivates, and does not indicate a
problem. Apply firm, steady pressure on the brake pedal. Never
pump the brake pedal.Models without smart entry systemModels with smart entry system
*2