automatic transmission HONDA CIVIC HATCHBACK 2017 10.G User Guide

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uuWhen Driving uShifting
Driving
Use the paddle shifters to change betw een 1st and 7th speeds without removing
your hands from the steering wheel. The transmission switches to the 7-speed
manual shift mode when you pull a paddle shifter while driving. This mode is useful
when engine braking is needed.
■When the shift lever is in (D:
The shift mode goes into the 7-speed ma nual shift mode temporarily, and the
number is displayed in the shift indicator.
The 7-speed manual shift mode is canceled automatically if you drive at constant
speed or accelerate, and the number in the shift indicator goes off.
You can cancel this mode by pulling the
(+ paddle shifter for a few seconds.
The 7-speed manual shift mode is especially useful when reducing the vehicle speed
temporarily before making a turn.
■When the shift lever is in (S:
The shift mode goes into the 7-speed manual shift mode. The M indicator and the
speed number are displayed in the shift indicator. As the vehicle speed slows down,
the transmission automatically shifts down accordingly. When the vehicle comes to
a stop, it automatically shifts down into 1st.
If the vehicle speed increases and the engi ne speed reaches near the tachometer’s
red zone, the transmission automatically shifts up.
You can only pull away in 1st speed.
When canceling the 7-speed manual shift mode, move the shift lever from
(S to
(D. When the 7-speed manual sh ift mode is canceled, the M indicator and shift
indicator go off.
■7-Speed Manual Shift Mode1 7-Speed Manual Shift Mode
To improve fuel economy, the transmission may shift
up to a higher speed than the seventh under certain
circumstances. In this case, the number in the shift
indicator remains as 7.
In the 7-speed manual shif t mode, the transmission
shifts up or down by operating either paddle shifter
under the following conditions:
Shift Up: The engine sp eed reaches the lowest
threshold of the hi gher speed position.
Shift Down: The engine sp eed reaches the highest
threshold of the lower speed position.
When the engine speed reaches near the
tachometer’s red zone, the transmission shifts up
automatically.
When the engine speed reaches the lowest threshold
of the selected speed positi on, the transmission shifts
down automatically.
Operating the paddle shifte rs on slippery surfaces
may cause the tires to lock up. In this case, the 7-
speed manual shift mode is canceled and goes back
to the normal D driving mode.
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Driving
Braking
Brake System
Use the parking brake to keep the vehicle stationary when parked. You can
manually apply and release, or automatically release it.
■Manual operations
Use the electric parking brake switch to a pply or release the parking brake. Manually
releasing the parking brake using the swit ch helps your vehicle start slowly and
smoothly when facing down hill on steep hills.
■To apply manually
The electric parking brake can be applied any
time the vehicle has battery, no matter which
position the ignition switch
*1 is in.
Pull the electric parking brake switch up gently
and securely. u The parking brake indicator comes on.
■To release manually
The vehicle must be ON
(w*1 in order to
release the electric parking brake.
1. Depress the brake pedal.
2. Press the electric parking brake switch.
u The parking brake indicator goes off.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.
■Parking Brake1 Parking Brake
You may hear the electric parking brake system
operating from the rear wh eel area when you apply
or release the parking brake. This is normal.
The brake pedal may slightly move due to the electric
parking brake system opera tion when you apply or
release the parking br ake. This is normal.
You cannot apply or release the parking brake if the
battery goes dead.
2 Jump Starting P. 596
If you pull up and hold the electric parking brake switch while
driving, the brakes on all four wheels are applied by the VSA
system until the vehicle come to a stop. The electric parking
brake then applies, and the switch should be released.
In the following situations, the parking brake
automatically operates.
•When the vehicle stops with the automatic brake
hold system activated for more than 10 minutes.
•When the driver’s seat belt is unfastened while your
vehicle is stopped and the brake hold system is applied.
•When the engine is turned off while the brake hold
system is applied.
•When there is a problem with the brake hold
system while brake hold is applied.
•When the vehicle is stops more than 10 minutes
while ACC with LSF is activated.
•When the driver’s seat belt is unfastened while your
vehicle is stopped automatically by ACC with LSF.
•When the engine is turned off while ACC with LSF
is activated.
•When there is a problem with the electric parking brake
switch, after you turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0*1.
Models with ACC with LSF
Manual transmission models
Electric Parking
Brake Switch
Electric Parking
Brake Switch
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498
Driving
■To release automatically
Use the accelerator pedal to release the parking brake when you are starting the
vehicle facing uphill, or in a traffic jam.
Depressing the accelerator pedal releases the parking brake.
Depress the accelerator pedal while releasi ng the clutch pedal releases the parking
brake.
Gently depress the accelerator pedal.u The parking brake indicator goes off.
Gently depress the accelerator pedal and
release the clutch pedal. u The parking brake indicator goes off.1Parking Brake
If the parking brake cannot be released
automatically, release it manually.
When the vehicle is travelling uphill, the accelerator
pedal may need to be pressed farther to
automatically release the electric parking brake.
The parking brake cannot be released automatically
while the following indicators are on:
•Malfunction indicator lamp•Transmission indicator
The parking brake may not be released automatically
while the following indicators are on:
•Brake system indicator
•VSA® system indicator•ABS indicator
•Supplemental restraint system indicator
The clutch pedal is fully depressed before gently
depress the accelerator peda l and release the clutch
pedal.
Manual transmission models
Continuously variable transmission models
Manual transmission models
Accelerator Pedal
Continuously variable transmission models
Accelerator Pedal
Clutch PedalManual transmission models
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uuBraking uBrake System
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Driving
The parking brake automatically releases as you depress the accelerator pedal when:
• You are wearing the driver’s seat belt.
• The engine is running.
• The transmission is not in
(P or (N.
• The transmission is not in
(N.
Continuously variable transmission models
Manual transmission models
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uuBraking uBrake System
Driving
Keeps the brake applied after releasing the brake pedal until the accelerator pedal is
pressed. You can use this system while th e vehicle is temporarily stopped, like at
traffic lights and in heavy traffic.
■Automatic Brake Hold1 Automatic Brake Hold
3WARNING
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 activate the automatic brake hold
system or rely on it to keep a vehicle from
moving when stopped on a steep hill or
slippery roads.
3WARNING
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
( P and applying the parking
brake.
Continuously variable transmission models
■Turning on the system
Fasten your seat belt
properly, then start the
engine. Press the
automatic brake hold
button.
●The automatic brake
hold system indicator
comes on. The system
is turned on.
■Activating the system
Depress the brake pedal
to come to a complete
stop. The shift lever must
not be in
( P or (R.●The automatic brake
hold indicator comes
on. Braking is kept for
up to 10 minutes.
●Release the brake pedal
after the automatic
brake hold indicator
comes on.
■Canceling the system
Depress the accelerator
pedal while the shift
lever is in a position
other than
( P or (N. The
brake hold is disengaged
and the vehicle starts to
move.
●The automatic brake
hold indicator goes
off. The system
releases the brake
automatically.
Accelerator PedalBrake PedalAutomatic Brake
Hold Button
Goes
Off
On OnOn
On
On
U.S.
Canada
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uuBraking uBrake System
Driving
Keeps the brake applied after releasing the brake pedal until you change a gear to a
position other than
(N and:
• Release the clutch pedal on a level road or when facing downhill.
• Release the clutch pedal and depress the accelerator pedal when facing uphill.
You can use this system while the vehicle is temporarily stopped, like at traffic lights
and in heavy traffic.
Manual transmission models
■Turning on the system
Fasten your seat belt
properly, then start the
engine. Press the
automatic brake hold
button.
●The automatic brake
hold system indicator
comes on. The system
is turned on.
■Activating the system
Depress the brake pedal
to come to a complete
stop.
●The automatic brake
hold indicator comes
on. Braking is kept for
up to 10 minutes.
●Release the brake pedal
after the automatic
brake hold indicator
comes on.
■Canceling the system
Shift into one of the
gears other than
( N and: ●Release the clutch
pedal on a level road
or when facing
downhill.
●Release the clutch
pedal and depress the
accelerator pedal
when facing uphill.
The system is canceled
and the vehicle starts to
move.
●The automatic brake
hold indicator goes off.
The system releases the
brake automatically.
Accelerator Pedal
Brake PedalAutomatic Brake
Hold Button
Goes
Off
On On
On
On
On
U.S.
Canada
Clutch Pedal
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uuBraking uBrake System
Driving
■The system automatically cancels when:
• You engage the parking brake.
• You depress the brake pedal and move the shift lever to
(P or (R.
Under the following conditions, the system automatically cancels, and the parking
brake is applied:
• Braking is kept for more than 10 minutes.
• The driver’s seat belt is unfastened.
• The engine is turned off.
• There is a problem with automatic brake hold system.
• The battery is disconnected.
• The engine stalls.
■Turning off the automa tic brake hold system
While the system is on, press the automatic
brake hold button again.
u The automatic brake hold system
indicator goes off.
If you want to turn off automatic brake hold
while the system is in operation, press the
automatic brake hold button with the brake
pedal depressed.
1 Automatic Brake Hold
While the system is activated, you can turn off the
engine or park the ve hicle through the same
procedure as you normally do. 2 When Stopped P. 514
Whether the system is on, or the system is activated,
the automatic brake hold turn s off once the engine is
off.
The system turns off if the engine stalls while
automatic brake hold is active or the system is on.
Manual transmission models
Continuously variable transmission models
All models
Manual transmission models
1 Turning off the automatic brake hold system
Make sure to turn off the automatic brake hold
system before using an automated car wash.
You may hear an operating noi se if the vehicle moves
while the automatic brake hold system is in
operation.
Automatic Brake
Hold Button
Goes
Off
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uuIndicator, Coming On/BlinkinguIf the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or Blinks at the Same Time When the Brake System Indicator (Amber) Comes On
Handling the Unexpected
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or
Blinks at the Same Time When the Brake System
Indicator (Amber) Comes On
■If the brake system indicator (red) comes on or blinks at the
same time when the brake system indicator (amber) comes on,
release the parking brake ma nually or automatically.
2Parking Brake P. 497
•If the brake system indicator (red) co ntinuously comes on or blinks at
the same time when the brake system indicator (amber) comes on,
stop the vehicle in a safe place an d have it inspected by a dealer
immediately.
u Preventing the ve hicle from moving
Move the shift lever to
(P.
Move the shift lever to
(1 or (R.
• If only the Brake System Indicator (R ed) is turned off, avoid using the
Parking brake and have your vehicle checked by a dealer immediately.
1If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or Blinks at the Same
Time When the Brake System Indicator (Amber) Comes On
If you apply the parking br ake, you may not be able
to release it.
If the brake system indicator (red) and the brake
system indicator (amber) come on at the same time,
the parking brake is working.
If the brake system indicator (red) blinks at the same
time when the brake system indicator (amber) comes
on, the parking brake may not work because it is
checking the system.
U.S.
Canada
(Red)
U.S.
Canada
(Amber)
Continuously variable transmission models
Manual transmission models
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Index
Automatic Lighting.................................. 171
Average Fuel Economy .................... 116, 120
Average Speed ......................................... 120
B
Battery...................................................... 571
Charging System Indicator ................ 81, 602
Jump Starting ......................................... 596
Maintenance (Checking the Battery) ....... 571
Maintenance (Replacing) ......................... 573
Belts (Seat) .................................................. 38
Beverage Holders ..................................... 197
Bluetooth ® Audio ..................................... 296
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®............ 356, 382
Booster Seats (For Children) ...................... 73
Brake System ............................................ 497
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 504
Automatic Brake Hold ............................. 501
Brake Assist System................................. 505
Fluid ....................................................... 546
Foot Brake .............................................. 500
Indicator (Red) .......................... 78, 604, 605
Parking Brake.......................................... 497
Brightness Control (Instrument Panel) ... 180
Bulb Replacement .................................... 548
Brake Light, Rear Tu rn Signal Light and
Back-Up Light ....................................... 554
Fog Lights ............................................... 550
Front Side Marker Lights ......................... 552
Front Turn Signal Lights .......................... 551 Headlights ............................................... 548
High-Mount Brake Light .......................... 555
Parking/Daytime Running Lights .............. 553
Rear License Plate Light ........................... 555
Side Turn Signal/Em
ergency Indicator
Lights .................................................... 553
Taillights .................................................. 555
Taillights/Rear Side Marker Lights ............. 555
Bulb Specifications ................................... 618
C
Carbon Monoxide Gas ................................ 74
Cargo Hook ............................................... 203
Carrying Cargo .................................. 417, 419
Certification Label .................................... 620
Changing Bulbs ......................................... 548
Charging System Indicator ................. 81, 602
Child Safety ................................................. 60
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 149
Child Seat .................................................... 60
Booster Seats ............................................. 73
Child Seat for Infants ................................. 62
Child Seat for Small Children ..................... 63
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt .................................................. 67
Larger Children .......................................... 72
Rear-facing Child Seat ............................... 62
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 64
Using a Tether ........................................... 69
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 149 Cleaning the Exterior
............................... 579
Cleaning the Interior ................................ 576
Climate Control System ............................ 208
Changing the Mode ................................ 208
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows ............................................... 212
Dust and Pollen Filter............................... 575
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode ................... 211
Sensors ................................................... 215
Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 208
CMBS
TM (Collision Mitigation Braking
SystemTM) ................................................. 506
Coat Hooks ............................................... 202
Collision Mitigation Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM) ................................................. 506
Compact Spare Tire .......................... 585, 619
Console Compartment ............................. 196
Continuously Variable Transmission Creeping ................................................. 430
Fluid ........................................................ 545
Kickdown ................................................ 430
Operating the Shift Lever................... 23, 432
Shift Lever Does Not Move ...................... 599
Shifting ................................................... 431
Controls ..................................................... 133
Coolant (Engine) ...................................... 543
Adding the Coolant................................. 544
Overheating ............................................ 600
Creeping (Continuously Variable Transmission) .......................................... 430
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Index
Fog Light Indicator.................................... 88
Folding Down the Rear Seats .................. 191
Foot Brake ................................................ 500
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 49
Front Head Restraints .............................. 188
Front Seat Heaters ................................... 206
Front Seats ................................................ 185
Adjusting ................................................ 185
Front Sensor Camera ............................... 446
Fuel ..................................................... 25, 517
Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions ............ 521
Gauge .................................................... 114
Instant Fuel Economy ...................... 116, 121
Low Fuel Indicator..................................... 83
Range ............................................. 116, 120
Recommendation.................................... 517
Refueling ................................................ 517
Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions ............ 521
Fuel Fill Door ...................................... 25, 518
Unable to Unlock .................................... 613
Fuses ......................................................... 608
Inspecting and Changing ........................ 611
Locations ........................................ 608, 609
G
Gasoline (Fuel)
Economy................................................. 521
Gauge .................................................... 114
Information............................................. 517
Instant Fuel Economy ...................... 116, 121 Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 83
Refueling ................................................. 517
Gauges ...................................................... 114
Gear Shift Lever Positions Continuously Variable Transmission ......... 431
Manual Transmission ............................... 439
Glass (care) ........................................ 577, 580
Glove Box .................................................. 195
H
Halogen Bulbs ................................... 548, 551
Handling the Unexpected ........................ 583
HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) ....................... 356, 382
Automatic Import of Cellular Phonebook
and Call History ..................................... 395
Displaying Messages ................................ 409
HFL Buttons ..................................... 356, 382
HFL Menus ...................................... 359, 385
HFL Status Display ........................... 358, 384
In Case of Emergency .............................. 413
Limitations for Manual Operation .... 358, 384
Making a Call .................................. 376, 403
Options During a Call ...................... 381, 406
Phone Setup .................................... 363, 390
Phonebook Phonetic M odification ........... 399
Receiving a Call ............................... 380, 406
Receiving a Text Message/E-mail .............. 407
Ring Tone ................................................ 394
Selecting a Mail Account ......................... 408
Speed Dial ....................................... 372, 396 To Set Up Text Messa
ge/E-mail Options ... 393
Hatch ......................................................... 154
Light Bulb................................................ 618
Release Lever........................................... 614
Unable to Open....................................... 614
Hazard Warning Button .............................. 4
HD Radio
TM............................................... 272
Headlights ................................................. 170
Aiming .................................................... 548
Auto High-Beam System.......................... 174
Automatic Operation............................... 171
Dimming ......................................... 170, 173
Operating................................................ 170
Heaters (Front Seat) ................................. 206
Heaters (Seat) ........................................... 207
HFL (HandsFreeLink ®)....................... 356, 382
High Beam Indicator .................................. 87
Hill Start Assist System ..................... 423, 428
HondaLink® ............................................... 298
I
Identification Numbers ............................ 620
Vehicle Identification ............................... 620
Ignition Switch ......................................... 165
Illumination Control ................................. 180
Knob ....................................................... 180
Immobilizer System .................................. 157
Immobilizer System Indicator ..................... 89
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