check oil HONDA CIVIC HATCHBACK 2021 (in English) User Guide

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uuMaintenance Under the Hood uTransmission Fluid
Maintenance
Transmission Fluid
Have a dealer check the fluid level and replace if necessary.
Do not attempt to check or change the continuously variable transmission fluid
yourself.
Have a dealer check the fluid level and replace if necessary.
Do not attempt to check or change th e manual transmission fluid yourself.
■Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) Fluid
Specified fluid: Honda HCF-2
■Manual Transmission Fluid
Specified fluid: Honda MTF
Continuously variable transmission models
1Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) Fluid
NOTICE
Do not mix Honda HCF-2 with other
transmission fluids.
Using a transmission fluid other than Honda HCF-2
may adversely affect the operation and durability of
your vehicle’s transmission, and damage the
transmission.
Any damage caused by using a transmission fluid that
is not equivalent to Hond a HCF-2 is not covered by
Honda’s new vehicle limited warranty.
Manual transmission models
1Manual Transmission Fluid
If Honda MTF is not availa ble, you may use the API
certificated SAE 0 W-20 or 5 W-20 viscosity motor oil
as a temporary measure.
Replace with MTF as soon as possible. Motor oil does
not contain the proper addi tives for the transmission
and continued use can cause decreased shifting
performance and lead to transmission damage.
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Handling the Unexpected
This chapter explains how to handle unexpected troubles.
ToolsTypes of Tools .................................. 634
If a Tire Goes Flat
Temporarily Repairi ng a Flat Tire....... 635
Changing a Flat Tire ......................... 648
Handling of the Jack
*
How to Set Up the Jack .................... 656
Engine Does Not Start Checking the Engine ........................ 659
If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak .. 660
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 ................... 661
If the Battery Is Dead ....................... 662
Shift Lever Does Not Move .............. 665
Overheating ...................................... 666
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On................................................ 668
If the Charging System Indicator Comes
On ................................................. 668
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks ................................... 669
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes
On or Blinks ................................... 670
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 ....................... 671
If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator Comes On......................... 672
If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator
Comes On or Blinks
*...................... 673
Fuses Fuse Locations ................................. 674
Inspecting and Changing Fuses ........ 678
Emergency Towing ........................... 679
If You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door.. 680If You Cannot Open the Hatch ........ 681
Refueling ........................................... 682
* Not available on all models
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Handling the Unexpected
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On
■Reasons for the indicator to come on
Comes on when the engine oil pressure is low.
■What to do as soon as the indicator comes on
1. Immediately park the vehicle on level ground in a safe place.
2. If necessary, turn the ha zard warning lights on.
■What to do after parking the vehicle
1. Stop the engine and let it sit for approximately three minutes.
2. Open the hood and check the oil level.
2 Oil Check P. 583
3.Start the engine and check th e low oil pressure indicator.
u The indicator goes off: Start driving again.
u The indicator does not go off with in 10 seconds: Immediately stop
the engine and contact a dealer for repairs.
If the Charging System Indicator Comes On
■Reasons for the indicator to come on
Comes on when the battery is not being charged.
■What to do when the indicator comes on
Turn off the climate con trol system, rear defogger, and other electrical
systems, and immediately contact a dealer for repairs.
1 If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On
NOTICE
Running the engine with low oil pressure can cause
serious mechanical damage almost immediately.
1If the Charging System Indicator Comes On
If you need to stop temporarily, do not turn off the
engine. Restarting the engi ne may rapidly discharge
the battery.
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Index
Continuously Variable TransmissionCreeping ................................................. 460
Fluid ........................................................ 591
Kickdown ................................................ 460
Operating the Shift Lever ................... 24, 462
Shift Lever Does Not Move....................... 665
Shifting.................................................... 461
Controls ..................................................... 143
Coolant (Engine) ....................................... 589
Adding the Coolant ................................. 590
Overheating............................................. 666
Creeping (Continuously Variable Transmission) ........................................... 460
Cup Holders ............................................... 205
Customer Service Information ................. 696
Customized Features ........................ 134, 350
D
Daytime Running Lights ........................... 180
Dead Battery ............................................. 662
Defaulting All the Settings ...................... 379
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows .................................................. 221
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ................ 687
Dimming Headlights ............................................... 177
Rearview Mirror ....................................... 190
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................. 583
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) .............. 176
Display Button .......................................... 252 Display Setup
............................................ 239
Display/Information Button ..................... 125
Door Mirrors ............................................. 192
Doors ......................................................... 145
Auto Door Locking .................................. 159
Auto Door Unlocking .............................. 159
Keys ........................................................ 145
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the
Inside .................................................... 156
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside ................................................. 147
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 612
Drive Mode Switch ................................... 473
Driver Information Interface ................... 124
Driving ...................................................... 443
Braking ................................................... 549
Continuously Variable Transmission ......... 460
Shifting Gear ........................................... 468
Shifting Position ...................................... 461
Starting the Engine.......................... 451, 454
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 624
E
Eco Assist System........................................ 11
ECON Mode .............................................. 472
Elapsed Time ............................................. 128
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System ........ 89
Indicator............................................ 89, 672
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 475
Emergency ................................................ 679 Emergency Engine Stop
........................... 661
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ...... 689
Engine Coolant .................................................. 589
If the Battery Is Dead............................... 662
Oil .......................................................... 582
Starting........................................... 451, 454
Switch Buzzer ......................................... 171
Engine Coolant ........................................ 589
Adding the Coolant ................................ 590
Overheating ............................................ 666
Temperature Gauge ................................ 122
Engine Oil ................................................. 582
Adding ................................................... 585
Checking ................................................ 583
Displaying Oil Life ................................... 574
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 84, 668
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 582
ENGINE START/STOP Button .................... 172
EPS (Electric Power Steering) System ...... 672
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) .. 79
Exterior Care (Cleaning) .......................... 628
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 192F
Features.................................................... 225
Filters Dust and Pollen....................................... 624
Oil .......................................................... 586
Flat Tire ..................................................... 635
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Index
Load Limits............................................... 447
Locking/Unlocking ................................... 145
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................. 159
Childproof Door Locks ............................ 158
From Inside ............................................. 156
From Outside .......................................... 147
Keys........................................................ 145
Using a Key............................................. 154
Low Battery Charge ................................. 668
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 88
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 84, 668
Low Smart Entry Remote Signal Strength .................................................. 146
Lower Anchors ........................................... 69
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) ............. 447
M
Maintenance............................................ 569
Adding the Coolant ................................ 590
Battery .................................................... 620
Brake/Clutch Fluid ................................... 592
Cleaning ................................................. 625
Climate Control System .......................... 624
Coolant .................................................. 589
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 573
Oil .......................................................... 583
Precautions ............................................. 570
Remote Transmitter ................................ 622
Replacing Light Bulbs .............................. 594
Safety ..................................................... 571 Service Items ........................................... 576
Tires ........................................................ 609
Transmission Fluid ................................... 591
Under the Hood ...................................... 579
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 85, 669
Manual Transmission ................................ 468
Map Lights ................................................ 202
Maximum Load Limit ............................... 447
Meters, Gauges ......................................... 122
Mirrors ....................................................... 190
Adjusting ................................................. 190
Door ........................................................ 192
Exterior .................................................... 192
Interior Rearview ..................................... 190
Modifications (and Accessories) .............. 631
Moonroof .................................................. 170
MP3 ................................................... 245, 300
Multi-View Rear Camera .......................... 560
N
Numbers (Identification).......................... 686
O
Odometer.................................................. 127
Oil (Engine) ............................................... 582
Adding .................................................... 585
Checking ................................................. 583
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 574
Low Oil Pressure Indicator .................. 84, 668 Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 582
Viscosity .................................................. 582
Open Source Licenses ............................... 341
Opening Hatch ...................................................... 681
Opening/Closing Hatch ...................................................... 160
Hood....................................................... 581
Moonroof ............................................... 170
Power Windows ...................................... 167
Outside Temperature Display .................. 129
Overheating .............................................. 666
P
Paddle Shifters (7-Speed Manual
Shift Mode) ............................... 25, 465, 466
Pandora ®................................................. 298
Panic Mode ............................................... 166
Parking ...................................................... 558
Parking Brake ........................................... 549
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator (Amber) ..................................... 83
Parking Brake and Brake System
Indicator (Red) .......................... 82, 670, 671
Passenger Front Airb ag Off Indicator....... 61
Passing Indicators ..................................... 177
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio ................ 248, 303
Power Windows ....................................... 167
Precautions While Driving ....................... 459
Rain ........................................................ 459
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Index
Remote Engine Start ............................... 456
Steering Wheel
Adjusting ................................................ 189
Stopping ................................................... 558
Stopwatch ................................................ 132
Summer Tires ............................................ 617
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ....... 51
Switches (Around the Steering
Wheel) ............................................ 6, 7, 171
System Message Indicator ......................... 92
T
Tachometer.............................................. 122
Temperature Outside Temperature Display .................. 129
Temperature Sensor ................................ 129
Temporary Tire Repair Kit ....................... 636
Tie-down Anchors .................................... 212
Time (Setting) ........................................... 144
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) ..................................................... 482
Indicator ........................................... 91, 673
Tires .......................................................... 609
Air Pressure..................................... 610, 685
Checking and Maintaining ...................... 609
Inspection ............................................... 609
Labeling .................................................. 610
Puncture (Flat Tire) .................................. 635
Regulations ............................................. 612
Rotation.................................................. 616 Spare Tire ........................................ 648, 685
Summer .................................................. 617
Temporary Tire Repair Kit ........................ 636
Tire Chains .............................................. 617
Wear Indicators ....................................... 614
Winter ..................................................... 617
Tools .......................................................... 634
Towing Your Vehicle
Emergency .............................................. 679
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) .................................................... 482
Indicator ............................................ 91, 673
Transmission ..................................... 461, 468
Continuously Variable Transmission ......... 461
Fluid ........................................................ 591
Manual .................................................... 468
Shift Lever Position Indicator ...... 86, 462, 464
Trip Meter ................................................. 127
Troubleshooting ....................................... 633
Blown Fuse ...................................... 674, 676
Brake Pedal Vibrates .................................. 30
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door .......... 31
Emergency Towing .................................. 679
Engine Won’t Start .................................. 659
Noise When Braking .................................. 32
Overheating ............................................ 666
Premium Gasoline ................................... 684
Puncture/Flat Tire ..................................... 635
Rear Door Won’t Open ...................... 31, 158
Select Lever Won’t Move ......................... 665
Warning Indicators .................................... 82 Turbo Engine Vehicle
............................... 567
Turbo Meter ............................................. 129
Turn Signals .............................................. 176
Indicators (Instrument Panel) ..................... 92
Turn-by-Turn Directions ........................... 130
U
Unlocking the Doors................................ 147
Unlocking the Fron t Doors from the
Inside ....................................................... 156
USB Adapter Cable ................................... 226
USB Flash Drives ............................... 300, 326
USB Port(s) ................................................ 227
Using the Smart Entr y with Push Button
Start System ............................................ 147
V
Vanity Mirrors ............................................... 9
Vehicle Identification Number ................ 686
Vehicle Stability Assist
TM (VSA ®) .............. 475
Off Button............................................... 476
Off Indicator.............................................. 90
System Indicator ........................................ 90
Viscosity (Oil) .................................... 582, 685
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