check engine HONDA CIVIC COUPE 2016 10.G Owners Manual

Contents
Child Safety P. 58 Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 70 Safety Labels P. 71
Opening and Closing the Trunk P. 133 Security System P. 136 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 139
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 143 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 157
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items P. 168 Climate Control System P. 179
Audio Error Messages P. 283 General Information on the Audio System P. 286
When Driving P. 386 Braking P. 445 Parking Your Vehicle P. 461
Fuel Economy P. 467 Accessorie s and Modifications P. 468
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 483 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 498
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 510 Battery P. 519 Remote Transmitter Care P. 521
Cleaning P. 524
Engine Does Not Start P. 537 Jump Starti ng P. 540 Shift Lever Does Not Move P. 543
Fuses P. 552 Emergency Towing P. 556 When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door P. 557
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 567 Reporting Safety Defects P. 568
Authorized Manuals P. 573 Customer Service Information P. 574
Quick Reference GuideP. 4
Safe DrivingP. 31
Instrument PanelP. 73
ControlsP. 113
FeaturesP. 187
DrivingP. 379
MaintenanceP. 469
Handling the UnexpectedP. 529
InformationP. 561
IndexP. 575
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Quick Reference Guide
Safe Driving (P 31)
Airbags (P 44)
● Your vehicle is fitted with ai rbags to help protect you and
your passengers during a moderate-to-severe collision.
Child Safety (P 58)
● All children 12 and younger should be seated in the rear seat.
● Smaller children should be properly restra ined in a forward-facing child seat.
● Infants must be properly restraine d in a rear-facing child seat.
Exhaust Gas Hazard (P 70)
● Your vehicle emits dangerous exhaust gases that contain carbon
monoxide. Do not run the engine in confined spaces where carbon
monoxide gas can accumulate.
Before Driving Checklist (P 35)
● Before driving, check that the front seats, head restraints,
steering wheel, and mirrors have been properly adjusted. Seat Belts
(P 36)
● Fasten your seat belt and sit upright well
back in the seat.
● Check that your passengers are wearing
their seat belts correctly.
Fasten your lap belt as
low as possible.
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Quick Reference Guide
Maintenance (P 469)
Under the Hood (P 483)
● Check engine oil, engine coolant, and windshield washer
fluid. Add when necessary.
● Check brake/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, pus h the lever in the center to
the right, and lift up the hood.
c When finished, close the hood and make sure it is firmly
locked in place.
Lights (P 498)
● Inspect all lights regularly.
Wiper Blades
(P 507)
● Replace blades if they leave streaks
across the windshield.
Tires (P 510)
● Inspect tires and wheels regularly.
● Check tire pressures regularly.
● Install snow tires for winter driving.
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Handling the Unexpected
(P 529)
Flat Tire (P 531)
● Park in a safe location and replace the
flat tire with the comp act spare tire in the
trunk.
Indicators Come On
(P 546) ● Identify the indica tor and consult the
owner's manual.
Engine Won’t Start
(P 537) ● If the battery is dead, jump start using a
booster battery.
Blown Fuse (P 552)
● Check for a blown fuse if an electrical
device does not operate.Overheating (P 544)
● 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
(P 556) ● Call a professional towing service if you
need to tow your vehicle.
* Not available on all models
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Safe Driving
Airbag System Indicators
If a problem occurs in the airbag system, the SRS indicator will come on and a
message appears on the driver information interface *
.
■ When the ignition switch is turned to ON
(w *1
The indicator comes on for a few seconds,
then goes off. This tells you the system is
working properly.
If the indicator comes on at any other time , or does not come on at all, have the
system checked by a dealer as soon as po ssible. If you don’t, your airbags and seat
belt tensioners may not work properly when they are needed.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.
■Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Indicator
1Supplemental Restraint Sy stem (SRS) Indicator
3WARNING
Ignoring the SRS indicator can result in
serious injury or death if the airbag systems
or tensioners do not work properly.
Have your vehicle checked by a dealer as
soon as possible if th e SRS indicator alerts
you to a possible problem.
Models with info rmation display
Models with driver information interface
* Not available on all models
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Instrument Panel
Indicators
*1:Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage*
Parking Brake and Brake
System Indicator (Red)
●
Comes on for a fe w seconds when
you turn the igniti on switch to ON
(w*1
, then goes off if the parking
brake has been released.
● Comes on when the parking brake
is applied, and goes off when it is released.
● Comes on when the brake fluid
level is low.
● Comes on if there is a problem
with the brake system.
● The beeper sounds and the
indicator comes on if you drive
with the parking brake not fully released.
● Comes on for about 15 seconds
when you pull the electric parking
brake switch while the ignition
switch is in LOCK
(0 *1
.
● Stays on for about 15 seconds
when you turn the ignition switch
to LOCK
(0 *1
while the electric
parking brake is set.
● Comes on while driving - Make sure
the parking brake is released. Check the
brake fluid level. 2What to do when the indicator
comes on P. 548
● Comes on along with the ABS
indicator - Have your vehicle checked by
a dealer. 2If the Brake System Indicator (Red)
Comes On or Blinks P. 548
● Blinks and the brake system indicator
(amber) comes on at the same time -
There is a problem with the electric
parking brake system. The parking brake
may not be set.
Avoid using the parking brake and have
your vehicle checked by a dealer
immediately. 2If the Brake System Indicator (Red)
Comes On or Blinks at the Same
Time When the Brake System
Indicator (Amber) Comes On P. 549
U.S.
Canada
(Red)
* Not available on all models
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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*
Parking Brake
and Brake
System Indicator (Amber)
●
Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to ON
(w *1
, then goes off.
● Comes on if there is a problem
with a system related to braking
other than the conventional brake system.
● Comes on if there is a problem
with the electric parking brake
system or the automatic brake
hold system.
●Stays on constantly - Have your vehicle
checked by a dealer.
● Comes on while driving - Avoid using
the parking brake and have your vehicle
checked by a dealer immediately.
U.S.
Canada
(Amber)
U.S.
Canada
* Not available on all models
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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*
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.
2Testing of Readiness Codes P. 569
● 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 your vehicle to a dealer. 2If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Comes On or Blinks P. 547
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
climate control system and rear defogger
in order to reduce electricity
consumption. 2If the Charging System Indicator
Comes On P. 546
Shift Lever
Position
Indicator*●
Indicates the current shift lever
position.2 Shifting P. 395, 397—
* Not available on all models
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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*
Transmission
Indicator*
●
Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to ON
(w *1
, then goes off.
● Blinks if the transmission system
has a problem.
●Blinks while driving - Avoid sudden
starts and acceleration and have your
vehicle checked by a dealer immediately.
M (7-speed
manual shift
mode) Indicator/ Shift Indicator *●
Comes on when 7-speed manual
shift mode is applied.
2 7-Speed Manual Shift Mode P. 399
Seat Belt Reminder
Indicator
●
Comes on and the beeper sounds
if you are not wearing a seat belt
when you turn the ignition switch
to ON
(w *1
.
● If the front passenger is not
wearing a seat belt, the indicator
comes on a few seconds later.
● Blinks while driving if either you or
the front passenger has not
fastened a seat belt. The beeper
sounds and the indicator blinks at
regular intervals.
●The beeper stops and the indicator goes
off when you and the front passenger
fasten their seat belts.
● Stays on after you or the front
passenger has fastened the seat belt
- A detection error may have occurred in
the sensor. Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
2Seat Belt Reminder P. 38
* Not available on all models
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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 Fuel
Indicator
●
Comes on when the fuel reserve is
running low (approximately 1.8
U.S. gal/7.0 Liter left).
● Blinks if there is a problem with the fuel gauge.●Comes on - Refuel your vehicle as soon
as possible.
● Blinks - Have your vehicle checked by a
dealer.
Anti-lock Brake System ( ABS)
Indicator
● Comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to ON
(w *1
, then goes off.
● If it comes on at any other time,
there is a problem with the ABS.
●Stays on constantly - Have your vehicle
checked by a dealer. With this indicator
on, your vehicle still has normal braking
ability but no anti-lock function. 2Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) P. 451
Supplemental
Restraint System
Indicator
●
Comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to ON
(w *1
, then goes off.
● Comes on if a problem with any of
the following is detected: -Supplemental restraint system
- Side airbag system
- Side curtain airbag system
- Seat belt tensioner
●
Stays on constantly or does not come
on at all - Have your vehicle checked by
a dealer.
* Not available on all models
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