engine HONDA CIVIC HATCHBACK 2018 Owner's Manual (in English)

uuWhen Driving uVehicle Stability Assist (VSA® ), aka Electronic Stability Control (ESC), System
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■When the drive mode is in +R mode
To completely disable VSA®, the VSA® must be
in +R mode. Press and hold the VSA ® OFF
button until you hear a single beep, then later
two more beeps. u This message appears on the driver
information interface.
To resume VSA® full function, press the VSA ®
OFF button until a single beep is heard.
If VSA ® OFF mode is selected, and drive mode
is changed to a mode other than +R, VSA ® full
function will resume, and the VSA ® OFF
indicator will goes off.
2.0 L engine models
1 When the drive mode is in +R mode
In OFF mode, your vehicle will have normal braking
and cornering ability, bu t it will not have VSA®
traction and stability enhancement.
When the VSA ® system is off, the traction control
system is also off.
We do not recommend driving your vehicle with the
VSA ® and traction control system switched off.
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uuWhen Driving uAgile Handling Assist
Driving
Agile Handling Assist
Lightly brakes the front wheels, as needed , when you turn the steering wheel, and
helps support the vehicle’s stability and performance during cornering.1 Agile Handling Assist
The agile handling assist ca nnot enhance stability in
all driving situations. You still need to drive and
corner at speeds appropriate for the conditions and
always leave a sufficient margin of safety.
When the VSA ® system indicator comes on and stays
on while driving, the agil e handling assist does not
activate.
You may hear a sound coming from the engine
compartment while the agile handling assist is
activated. This is normal.
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uuWhen Driving uLimited Slip Differential (LSD)
Driving
Limited Slip Differential (LSD)
LSD (limited slip differential) is a type of differential that delivers extra torque to the
wheel or the wheels with the most tractio n to minimize wheel slip and maintain
control of the vehicle.
■Limited Slip Differential (LSD)
2.0 L engine models
1 Limited Slip Differential (LSD)
NOTICE
Make sure both front tires of your vehicle are of the
same brand and specified si ze, and have equal wear.
Otherwise, the LSD may not function properly.
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uuWhen Driving uTire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)*
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Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)*
Instead of directly measuring the pressure in each tire, the TPMS on this vehicle
monitors and compares the rolling radius and rotational characteristics of each
wheel and tire while you are driving to determine if one or more tires are
significantly under-inflated. This will caus e the low tire pressure/TPMS indicator to
come on and a message to appear on the driver information interface
*.
You must start TPMS calibration every time you:
• Adjust the pressure in one or more tires.
• Rotate the tires.
• Replace one or more tires.
Before calibrating the TPMS:
• Set the cold tire pressure in all four tires.
2 Checking Tires P. 602
Make sure:
•The vehicle is at a complete stop.
• The shift lever is in
(N.
• The shift lever is in
(P.
• The ignition switch is in ON
(w*1.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.
■TPMS Calibration
1 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)*
The system does not monitor the tires when driving
at low speed.
Conditions such as low ambient temperature and
altitude change directly a ffect tire pressure and can
trigger the low tire pressure/TPMS indicator to come on.
Tire pressure checked and inflated in:
•Warm weather can beco me under-inflated in
colder weather.
•Cold weather can become over-inflated in warmer
weather.
The low tire pressure/TPMS indicator will not come
on as a result of over inflation.
The TPMS may not function pr operly if tire type and
size are mixed. Make sure to use the same size and
type of tire. 2 Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 602
The low tire pressure/TPMS indicator may come on
with a delay or may not come on at all when:
•You rapidly accelerate, decelerate, or turn the
steering wheel.
•You drive on snowy or slippery roads.•Snow chains* are used.
The low tire pressure/TPMS indicator may come on
under the following conditions:
•A compact spare tire* is used.•There is a heavier and une ven load on the tires,
such as when towing a trailer, than the condition at
calibration.
•Snow chains* are used.
Manual transmission models
Continuously variable transmission models
All models
* Not available on all models
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Driving
Braking
Brake System
Use the parking brake to keep the vehicle stationary when parked. When the
parking brake is applied, you can ma nually or automatically release it.
■To apply
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 parkin g brake switch up gently
and securely. u The parking brake and brake system
indicator (red) comes on.
■To release
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 and brake system
indicator (red) goes off.
Manually releasing the parking brake using
the switch helps your ve hicle start slowly and
smoothly when facing down hill on steep hills.
*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
motor operating from the re ar wheel area when you
apply or release the parking brake, or turn the
ignition switch to LOCK
( 0*1. 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. 655
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.
Electric Parking
Brake Switch
Electric Parking
Brake Switch
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uuBraking uBrake System
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 releasing the clutch pedal releases the parking
brake.
Gently depress the accelerator pedal.u The parking brake and brake system
indicator (red) goes off.
Gently depress the accelerator pedal and
release the clutch pedal. u The parking brake and brake system
indicator (red) goes off.1Parking Brake
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 brake hold is applied.
•When the engine is turned off while brake hold is
applied.
•When there is a problem with the Brake Hold
System.
•When the vehicle stops more than 10 minutes
while ACC with LSF is activated.
•When the driver’s seat belt is unfastened while
your vehicle is stopped au tomatically 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.
If the parking brake cannot be released
automatically, release it manually.
Models with ACC with LSF
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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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
1Parking Brake
When the vehicle is travel ing 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 system indicator
The parking brake may not be released automatically
while the following indicators are on:
•Parking brake and brake system indicator (red)
•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
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uuBraking uBrake System
Driving
Your vehicle is equipped with disc brakes at all four wheels. A vacuum power assist
helps to reduce the effort needed on th e brake pedal. The brake assist system
increases the stopping force when you depress the brake pedal hard in an
emergency situation. The an ti-lock brake system (ABS) helps you retain steering
control when brak ing very hard.
2Brake Assist System P. 540
2 Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) P. 539
■Brake squeal
To satisfy the performance under a wide range of driving conditions, a high-
performance braking system is equipped on your vehicle. You may hear the brake
squeal under certain conditions, such as vehicle speed, deceleration, humidity, and
so on. This is not a malfunction.
■Foot Brake1 Foot Brake
Check the brakes after driving through deep water,
or if there is a buildup of road surface water. If
necessary, dry the brakes by lightly depressing the
pedal several times.
If you hear a continuous me tallic friction sound when
applying the brakes, this is caused by the brake wear
indicator rubbing on the brake rotor and indicates
that the brake pads need to be replaced. Have the
vehicle checked by a deal er. If you hear only an
occasional squeak or squeal when you initially apply
the brake pedal, this may be normal and caused by
high frequency vibr ation of the brake pads against
the rotating brake disc.
Constantly using the brak e pedal while going down a
long hill builds up heat, which reduces the brake
effectiveness. Apply engine braking by taking your
foot off the accelerator pe dal and downshifting to a
lower gear/speed position. With manual transmission
use a lower gear for gr eater engine braking.
Do not rest your foot on the brake pedal while
driving, as it will lightly apply the brakes and cause
them to lose effectiveness over time and reduce pad
life. It will also conf use drivers behind you.
2.0 L engine models
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uuBraking uBrake System
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Keeps the brake applied after releasing the brake pedal until the accelerator pedal is
pressed. You can use this system while the vehicle is temporarily stopped, like at
traffic lights and in heavy traffic.
■Automatic Brake Hold1Automatic 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
system is canceled and
the vehicle starts to
move.
●The automatic brake
hold indicator goes
off. The system
continues to be on.
Accelerator PedalBrake PedalAutomatic Brake
Hold Button
Goes
Off
Comes
On
U.S.
Canada
Comes
On
On
Comes
On
On
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uuBraking uBrake System
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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 continues to
be on.
Accelerator Pedal
Brake PedalAutomatic Brake
Hold Button
Goes
OffU.S.
Canada
Clutch Pedal
Comes
On
On
Comes
On
Comes
On
On
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