transmission HONDA CIVIC COUPE 2016 10.G Quick Guide
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
INSTRUMENT PANEL
Electric Power Steering (EPS) There is a problem with the system. Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
Malfunction indicator lamp (check engine light)
The emissions control system may have a problem. If the indicator blinks,
a mis re in the engine’s cylinders is detected. Stop in a safe place, and wait
for the engine to cool down. Have your vehicle checked by a dealer. Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
There is a problem with the system. Your vehicle still has normal braking
ability, but no anti-lock function. Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (U.S. models)
If the indicator blinks and remains on, there is a problem with the tire
pressure monitoring system, or the vehicle is tted with the compact spare tire. If the vehicle battery was disconnected, the system is temporarily deactivated. Drive a short distance at 12 mph (20 km/h) or more, and the indicator should go off. If the indicator remains on, have your vehicle
checked by a dealer.
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA)
There is a problem with the VSA system or hill start assist system. If the
vehicle battery was disconnected, the system is temporarily deactivated. Drive a short distance at 12 mph (20 km/h) or more, and the indicator should
go off. If the indicator remains on, have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) OFF If the vehicle battery was disconnected, the system is temporarily deactivated. Drive a short distance at 12 mph (20 km/h) or more, and the indicator should go off. If the indicator remains on, have your vehicle
checked by a dealer. Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS)* There is a problem with the system, the temperature is too high, or the
camera is blocked. If the indicator remains on, have your vehicle checked
by a dealer. Brake system There is a problem with one of the braking systems, the electric parking brake system, or the automatic brake hold system. Have your vehicle
checked by a dealer.
SYSTEMU.S.
Canada
*if equipped
Malfunction Indicators
These are the most critical indicators. If they come on and stay lit while driving or at any
other time, there may be a problem. See your dealer if necessary. Brake system• Brake uid is low. Check the brake uid (see page 137).
• The brake system has a problem. Press the brake pedal lightly to check
pedal pressure. If normal, check the brake uid level when you stop. If
abnormal, take immediate action. If necessary, downshift the transmission
to slow the vehicle using engine braking. Have your vehicle checked by a
dealer immediately.
• If the indicator blinks (or comes on simultaneously with the amber brake
system indicator), there is a problem with the electric parking brake
system. Avoid using the parking brake and have your vehicle checked by a
dealer immediately.
Low oil pressure
Engine oil pressure is low. Immediately stop in a safe place. Open the hood.
Check the oil level, and add oil if necessary (see page 133). If the indicator
does not turn off, have your vehicle checked by a dealer immediately. Charging system
The battery is not charging. Turn off all electrical items, but do not turn off the vehicle to prevent further battery discharge. Have your vehicle checked by a
dealer immediately. Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
There is a problem with one of the airbag systems or seat belt tensioners.
Have your vehicle checked by a dealer immediately. Smart Entry system*
There is a problem with the system. Have your vehicle checked by a dealer. Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)*
There is a problem with the system. Have your vehicle checked by a dealer. Starter system*
There is a problem with the system. Press and hold the ENGINE START/STOP
button for up to 15 seconds while pressing the brake pedal to manually start
the engine. Have your vehicle checked by a dealer. Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow (LSF)*
There is a problem with the system. Have your vehicle checked by a dealer. Road Departure Mitigation (RDM)*
There is a problem with the system. Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
U.S.
Canada
*if equipped
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DRIVING
DRIVING
Remote Engine Start*
Start your vehicle’s engine using the remote transmitter before you enter the vehicle.
Make sure the vehicle is in a safe location when using remote engine start (i.e., a well ventilated, outside area, away from any ammable materials).
Starting the Engine
Press the Lock button, then press and hold the Engine button within 5 seconds to remotely start the engine. The engine runs for up to 10 minutes.• If it is warm outside, the air conditioning is activated in recirculation mode.
• If it is cold outside, the defroster is activated at a moderately warm temperature,
the rear defogger, door mirror heaters, and front seat heaters* are activated.
To extend the run time for another 10 minutes, repeat the procedure during the initial 10 minutes.
Stopping the Engine
Press and hold the Engine button.
The engine will also stop if it has been running for more than 10 minutes, or if any
door is opened without using the remote or smart entry.
Engine exhaust contains toxic carbon monoxide gas. Breathing carbon monoxide can kill you or cause unconsciousness.Never use the remote engine starter when the vehicle is parked in a garage or other area with limited ventilation.
WARNING
Lock button
Engine button
Starting to Drive
Turn on the vehicle and start the engine to begin driving.
Before Starting the Engine
Make sure the parking brake is applied.
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
Check that the shift lever is in Park (P), then press the brake pedal. Keep your foot rmly on the brake pedal when starting the engine.
Manual transmission
Check that the shift lever is in Neutral (N), then press the brake pedal with your right foot and the clutch pedal with your left foot. The clutch must be fully pressed to start the engine. The engine is harder to start in cold weather and in thinner air found at altitudes
above 8,000 feet (2,400 m). When starting the engine in cold weather, turn off all
electrical accessories such as the lights, climate control system, and rear defogger in order to reduce battery drain.
Starting the Ignition*
Insert the key into the ignition and turn to turn on the vehicle or start the engine.
LOCK: Insert and remove the key in this position.
ACCESSORY: Operate the audio system and other
accessories in this position.
ON: This is the position when driving.
START: This position is for starting the engine. The switch returns to ON when you
release the key.
Manual transmission models
*if equipped
Brake pedal
Brake pedal
Clutch pedal
Removing the key from the ignition switch while driving locks the steering. This can cause you to lose control of the vehicle. Remove the key from the ignition switch only when parked.
WARNING
*if equipped 0 I II III
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DRIVING
DRIVING
Starting and Stopping the Engine / Changing the Power Mode*
Use the ENGINE START/STOP button to cycle through power modes or start the engine. Accessory or On mode: Press ENGINE START/
STOP once without pressing the brake pedal for Accessory mode. Press it again for On mode. Starting the engine: Press and hold the brake pedal
or clutch, then press ENGINE START/STOP. Keep your foot rmly on the brake pedal when starting the engine.
Turning the vehicle off: Shift to Park (P) or apply the parking brake, then press
ENGINE START/STOP. If you press the button and the shift lever is not in Park (P), the vehicle goes into Accessory mode.
*if equipped
When you change the shift lever from D to R and vice versa, come to a complete stop and keep the brake pedal depressed. Operating the shift lever before the vehicle has come to a complete standstill can damage the transmission.
Do not operate the shift lever while pressing the accelerator pedal. You could damage the transmission.
NOTICE
Shifting
Change the shift position based on your driving needs.
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)*
Park (P): Used for parking or starting/stopping
the engine. Press the brake pedal, then press the release button to shift. Reverse (R): Used for reversing.
Neutral (N): Used for idling.
Drive (D): Used for normal driving.
Drive (S): Used for better acceleration, increased
engine braking, or driving in hilly terrain.Low (L): Used for stronger engine power and engine
braking when driving in hilly terrain.
Release button
Manual Transmission*
Fully press the clutch pedal to operate the shift lever and change gears.
*if equipped
Shift up1 to 2 2 to 33 to 44 to 55 to 6 Normal acceleration
16 mph (25 km/h)26 mph (42 km/h)35 mph (56 km/h)41 mph (66 km/h)43 mph (69 km/h)
Recommended shift points
Before downshifting, make sure the engine will not go into the tachometer’s red zone. This can severely damage your engine.
NOTICE
Do not shift to Reverse (R) before the vehicle comes to a complete stop. This can damage the transmission.
NOTICE
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DRIVING
DRIVING
Braking
Slow down or stop your vehicle, and keep it from moving when parked.
Foot Brake
Press the brake pedal to slow down or stop your vehicle from moving.
Brake Assist System
During hard or emergency braking, the system increases braking force. The brake pedal may move slightly or make a noise; this is normal. Continue to hold the brake pedal rmly down.
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
During hard or emergency braking, the system rapidly pumps the brakes to prevent wheel lockup and help you maintain steering control. The brake pedal may pulsate slightly during ABS operation; this is normal. Do not pump the brake pedal, and continue to hold it rmly down.
Brake pedalCVT
Brake pedal
The ABS may not function correctly if you use an incorrect tire type and size.
NOTICE
Electric Parking Brake
Keep your vehicle from moving while parked using a simple switch.
To apply: Pull up the switch. The BRAKE indicator
appears in the instrument panel.
To release: Press the brake pedal and make sure
your seat belt is fastened. Press the switch down to release. The parking brake can release automatically:
CVT models: Depress the accelerator pedal while
the transmission is in D or R.Manual transmission models: Depress the
accelerator pedal and release the clutch while the transmission has a gear engaged. All models: Automatic release works only when your seat belt is fastened.
Pull up to apply.
Press down to release.
Manual transmission
Automatic Brake Hold
Maintains brake hold even after the brake pedal is released. Make sure the vehicle is on and your seat belt is fastened when operating this feature.
1. Press the BRAKE HOLD button behind the shift
lever. The BRAKE HOLD indicator appears in the instrument panel.
2. With the shift lever in Drive (D) or Neutral (N), press the brake pedal and come to a complete stop. The HOLD indicator appears, and brake hold is applied. Release the brake pedal.
Press the accelerator pedal (or shift into a gear and release the clutch pedal for manual transmission) to cancel brake hold and start moving.
To turn off brake hold: Press the brake pedal and press the BRAKE HOLD button
again.
Automatic brake hold cancels when: • Braking is applied for more than 10 minutes.
• The electric parking brake is engaged.
• The foot brake is pressed and the shift lever is moved to P or R.
• The engine stalls (manual transmission).
• The driver’s seat belt is unfastened.
• The engine is turned off.
Activating the automatic brake hold system on steep hills or slippery roads may still allow the vehicle to move if you remove your foot from the brake pedal.
If a vehicle unexpectedly moves, it may cause a crash resulting in serious injury or death.
Never use the automatic brake hold system or rely on it to keep a vehicle from moving when stopped on a steep hill or slippery roads.
WARNING
Using the automatic brake hold system to park the vehicle may result in the vehicle unexpectedly moving.
If a vehicle moves unexpectedly, it may cause a crash, resulting in serious injury or death.
Never leave the vehicle when braking is temporarily kept by automatic brake
hold and always park the vehicle by putting the transmission in Park (P) and applying the parking brake.
WARNING