checking oil HONDA CIVIC HATCHBACK 2020 Owner's Manual (in English)

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Maintenance
This chapter discusses basic maintenance.
Before Performing MaintenanceInspection and Maintenance ............ 566
Safety When Performing Maintenance .... 567Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service ........................................... 568
Maintenance Minder
TM..................... 569
Maintenance Under the Hood
Maintenance Items Un der the Hood .... 575Opening the Hood ........................... 577
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 578
Oil Check ......................................... 579
Adding Engine Oil ............................ 581
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter..... 582
Engine Coolant ................................ 585
Transmission Fluid ............................ 587
Brake/Clutch
* Fluid .......................... 588
Refilling Window Washer Fluid......... 589
Replacing Light Bulbs ....................... 590
Checking and Maintaining Wiper
Blades .......................................... 600
Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires ................................. 605
Tire and Loading Information Label ..... 606Tire Labeling .................................... 606DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles) ...... 608Wear Indicators................................ 610 Tire Service Life ................................ 610
Tire and Wheel Replacement ........... 611
Tire Rotation .................................... 612
Winter Tires ..................................... 613
Cold Weather Driving ...................... 615
Battery ............................................... 616
Remote Transmitter Care Replacing the Button Battery ........... 618
Climate Control System Maintenance .. 620Cleaning
Interior Care .................................... 621
Exterior Care.................................... 624
Accessories and Modifications ........ 627
* Not available on all models
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566
Maintenance
Before Performing Maintenance
Inspection and Maintenance
For your safety, perform all listed inspections and maintenance to keep your vehicle
in good condition. If you become aware of an y abnormality (noise, smell, insufficient
brake fluid, oil residue on the ground, etc.), have your vehicle inspected by a dealer.
(Note, however, that service at a dealer is not mandatory to keep your warranties in
effect.)
■Daily inspections
Perform inspections before long distance trips, when washing the vehicle, or when
refueling.
■Periodic inspections
• Check the brake/clutch* fluid level monthly.
2 Brake/Clutch* Fluid P. 588
•Check the tire pressure monthly. Examin e the tread for wear and foreign objects.
2Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 605
•Check the operation of the exterior lights monthly.
2 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 590
•Check the condition of the wiper bl ades at least every six months.
2Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 600
■Types of Inspection and Maintenance
1Inspection and Maintenance
Maintenance, replacement, or repair of
emissions control devices and systems may be
done by any automotive repair establishment or
individuals using parts that are “certified” to
EPA standards.
According to state and fede ral regulations, failure to
perform maintenance on the maintenance main
items marked with # will not void your emissions
warranties. However, all ma intenance services should
be performed in accordan ce with the intervals
indicated by the driver information interface.
2 Maintenance Service Items P. 572
If you want to perform complex maintenance tasks
that require more skills a nd tools, you can purchase a
subscription to the Service Express website at
www.techinfo.honda.com .
2 Authorized Manuals P. 690
If you want to perform ma intenance yourself, make
sure that you have the necessary tools and skills first.
After performing maintenanc e, update the records in
the separate maintenance booklet.
U.S. models
* Not available on all models
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Handling the Unexpected
This chapter explains how to handle unexpected troubles.
ToolsTypes of Tools .................................. 630
If a Tire Goes Flat
Temporarily Repairi ng a Flat Tire....... 631
Changing a Flat Tire ......................... 644
Handling of the jack
*
How to Set Up the Jack .................... 652
Engine Does Not Start Checking the Engine ........................ 655
If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak .. 656
Models with temporary tire repair kit
Models with a compact spare tire
Canadian models with temporary tire repair kit
Models with smart entry system
Emergency Engine Stop ................... 657
Jump Starting .................................... 658
Shift Lever Does Not Move .............. 661
Overheating ...................................... 662
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On................................................ 664
If the Charging System Indicator Comes
On ................................................. 664
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks ................................... 665
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes
On or Blinks ................................... 666
Models with smart entry systemIf the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or
Blinks at the Same Time When the Brake System
Indicator (Amber) Comes On ....................... 667
If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator Comes On......................... 668
If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator
Comes On or Blinks
*...................... 669
Fuses Fuse Locations ................................. 670
Inspecting and Changing Fuses ........ 674
Emergency Towing ........................... 675
When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill
Door ................................................. 676
When You Cannot Open the Hatch.....677Refueling ........................................... 678
* Not available on all models
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Index
Continuously Variable TransmissionCreeping................................................. 456
Fluid ....................................................... 587
Kickdown ............................................... 456
Operating the Shift Lever .................. 22, 458
Shift Lever Does Not Move ...................... 661
Shifting ................................................... 457
Controls .................................................... 139
Coolant (Engine) ...................................... 585
Adding the Coolant ................................ 586
Overheating ............................................ 662
Creeping (Continuously Variable Transmission) .......................................... 456
Cup Holders .............................................. 201
Customer Service Information ................ 691
Customized Features ....................... 130, 346
D
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 176
Dead Battery ............................................ 658
Defaulting All the Settings ...................... 375
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ................................................. 217
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ............... 683
Dimming Headlights .............................................. 173
Rearview Mirror ...................................... 186
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................ 579
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) ............. 172
Display Button .......................................... 248 Display Setup
............................................ 235
Display/Information Button ..................... 121
Door Mirrors ............................................. 188
Doors ......................................................... 141
Auto Door Locking .................................. 155
Auto Door Unlocking ............................... 155
Keys ........................................................ 141
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the
Inside..................................................... 152
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside.................................................. 143
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 608
Drive Mode Switch ................................... 469
Driver Information Interface ................... 120
Driving ....................................................... 439
Braking .................................................... 545
Continuously Variable Transmission ......... 456
Shifting Gear ........................................... 464
Shifting Position ...................................... 457
Starting the Engine .......................... 447, 450
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 620
E
Eco Assist System.......................................... 9
ECON Mode .............................................. 468
Elapsed Time ............................................. 124
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System ........ 85
Indicator ............................................ 85, 668
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 471
Emergency ................................................ 675 Emergency Engine Stop
........................... 657
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ....... 685
Engine Coolant ................................................... 585
Jump Starting .......................................... 658
Oil ........................................................... 578
Starting ........................................... 447, 450
Switch Buzzer.......................................... 167
Engine Coolant ......................................... 585
Adding the Coolant................................. 586
Overheating ............................................ 662
Temperature Gauge ................................ 118
Engine Oil ................................................. 578
Adding .................................................... 581
Checking................................................. 579
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 570
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 80, 664
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 578
ENGINE START/STOP Button .................... 168
EPS (Electric Power Steering) System ...... 668
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) .. 74
Exterior Care (Cleaning) ........................... 624
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 188F
Features.................................................... 221
Filters Dust and Pollen ....................................... 620
Oil ........................................................... 582
Flat Tire ..................................................... 631
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Index
Load Limits................................................ 443
Locking/Unlocking .................................... 141
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .................. 155
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 154
From Inside .............................................. 152
From Outside ........................................... 143
Keys ........................................................ 141
Using a Key ............................................. 150
Low Battery Charge .................................. 664
Low Fuel Indicator ...................................... 84
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 80, 664
Low Smart Entry Remote Signal Strength ................................................... 142
Lower Anchors ............................................ 65
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) .............. 443
M
Maintenance............................................. 565
Adding the Coolant ................................. 586
Battery..................................................... 616
Brake/Clutch Fluid.................................... 588
Cleaning .................................................. 621
Climate Control System ........................... 620
Coolant ................................................... 585
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 569
Oil ........................................................... 579
Precautions .............................................. 566
Remote Transmitter ................................. 618
Replacing Light Bulbs ............................... 590
Safety ...................................................... 567 Service Items ........................................... 572
Tires ........................................................ 605
Transmission Fluid ................................... 587
Under the Hood ...................................... 575
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 81, 665
Manual Transmission ............................... 464
Map Lights ................................................ 198
Maximum Load Limit ............................... 443
Meters, Gauges ......................................... 118
Mirrors ...................................................... 186
Adjusting ................................................ 186
Door ....................................................... 188
Exterior ................................................... 188
Interior Rearview ..................................... 186
Modifications (and Accessories) .............. 627
Moonroof ................................................. 166
MP3 ................................................... 241, 296
Multi-View Rear Camera .......................... 556
N
Numbers (Identification).......................... 682
O
Odometer................................................. 123
Oil (Engine) ............................................... 578
Adding .................................................... 581
Checking................................................. 579
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 570
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 80, 664 Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 578
Viscosity.................................................. 578
Open Source Licences .............................. 337
Opening Hatch...................................................... 677
Opening/Closing Hatch...................................................... 156
Hood ...................................................... 577
Moonroof ............................................... 166
Power Windows...................................... 163
Outside Temperature Display ................. 125
Overheating ............................................. 662
P
Paddle Shifters (7-Speed Manual
Shift Mode) ............................... 23, 461, 462
Pandora® ................................................. 294
Panic Mode ............................................... 162
Parking ..................................................... 554
Parking Brake ........................................... 545
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator (Amber) ..................................... 79
Parking Brake and Brake System
Indicator (Red) .......................... 78, 666, 667
Passenger Front Airbag Off Indicator ....... 58
Passing Indicators ..................................... 173
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio ............... 244, 299
Power Windows ....................................... 163
Precautions While Driving ....................... 455
Rain ........................................................ 455
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Index
Starting the Engine.......................... 447, 450
Does Not Start ......................................... 655
Engine Switch Buzzer............................... 167
Jump Starting .......................................... 658
Remote Engine Start ................................ 452
Steering Wheel Adjusting ................................................. 185
Stopping .................................................... 554
Stopwatch ................................................. 128
Summer Tires ............................................ 613
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ........ 49
Switches (Around the Steering Wheel) ............................................. 4, 5, 167
System Message Indicator .......................... 88
T
Tachometer............................................... 118
Temperature Outside Temperature Display ................... 125
Temperature Sensor ................................. 125
Temporary Tire Repair Kit ........................ 632
Tie-down Anchors ..................................... 208
Time (Setting) ........................................... 140
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ...................................................... 478
Indicator ............................................ 87, 669
Tires ........................................................... 605
Air Pressure ..................................... 606, 681
Checking and Maintaining ....................... 605
Inspection ................................................ 605 Labeling .................................................. 606
Puncture (Flat Tire) .................................. 631
Regulations ............................................. 608
Rotation .................................................. 612
Spare Tire ........................................ 644, 681
Summer .................................................. 613
Temporary Tire Re
pair Kit ........................ 632
Tire Chains .............................................. 613
Wear Indicators ....................................... 610
Winter..................................................... 613
Tools .......................................................... 630
Towing Your Vehicle Emergency .............................................. 675
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring
System) .................................................... 478
Indicator............................................ 87, 669
Transmission ..................................... 457, 464
Continuously Variable Transmission ......... 457
Fluid ........................................................ 587
Manual ................................................... 464
Shift Lever Position Indicator...... 82, 458, 460
Trip Meter ................................................. 123
Troubleshooting ....................................... 629
Blown Fuse...................................... 670, 672
Brake Pedal Vibrates .................................. 28
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door.......... 29
Emergency Towing .................................. 675
Engine Won’t Start .................................. 655
Noise When Braking .................................. 30
Overheating ............................................ 662
Premium Gasoline ................................... 680 Puncture/Flat Tire .................................... 631
Rear Door Won’t Open ..................... 29, 154
Select Lever Won’t Move ........................ 661
Warning Indicators.................................... 78
Turbo Engine Vehicle .............................. 563
Turbo Meter ............................................. 125
Turn Signals .............................................. 172
Indicators (Instru ment Panel) ..................... 88
Turn-by-Turn Directions .......................... 126
U
Unlocking the Doors................................ 143
Unlocking the Fron t Doors from the
Inside ....................................................... 152
USB Adapter Cable .................................. 222
USB Flash Drives ............................... 296, 322
USB Port(s) ................................................ 223
Using the Smart Entr y with Push Button
Start System ............................................ 143
V
Vanity Mirrors .............................................. 7
Vehicle Identification Number ................ 682
Vehicle Stability Assist ® (VSA ®) ............... 471
Off Button .............................................. 472
Off Indicator ............................................. 86
System Indicator ....................................... 86
Viscosity (Oil) .................................... 578, 681
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