jump start HONDA CIVIC HYBRID 2013 9.G Owners Manual

Contents
Child Safety P. 52 Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 64 Safety Labels P. 65Opening and Closing the Trunk P. 112 Security System P. 115 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 117
Adjusting the Mirrors P. 128 Adjusting the Seats P. 129
Climate Control System P. 140Audio Error Messages P. 168 General Information on the Audio System P. 171When Driving P. 214 Braking P. 240 Parking Your Vehicle P. 244
Accessories and Modifications P. 250Maintenance Under the Hood P. 259 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 271
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 279 12 Volt Battery P. 288 Remote Transmitter Care P. 289
Cleaning P. 291Engine Does Not Start P. 311 Jump Starting P. 312 Shift Lever Does Not Move P. 314
Fuses P. 321 Emergency Towing P. 324Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 329 Reporting Safety Defects P. 330
Authorized Manuals P. 335 Customer Service Information P. 336
Quick Reference Guide
P. 2
Safe Driving
P. 27
Instrument Panel
P. 67
Controls
P. 103
Features
P. 143
Driving
P. 207
Maintenance
P. 251
Handling the Unexpected
P. 295
Information
P. 325
Index
P. 337

Quick Reference Guide21
Handling the Unexpected
(P295)
Flat Tire
(P297)
●Park in a safe location and repair the flat
tire using the temporary tire repair kit.
●Park in a safe location and replace the
flat tire with the compact spare tire in the
trunk.
Indicators Come On (P317)
●Identify the indicator and consult the
owner’s manual.Models with an optional compact spare tire
Engine Won’t Start
(P311)
●If the battery is dead, jump start using a
booster battery.
Blown Fuse
(P321)
●Check for a blown fuse if an electrical
device does not operate.
Overheating
(P315)
●Park in a safe location. If you do not see
steam under the hood, open the hood,
and let the engine cool down.
Emergency Towing
(P324)
●Call a professional towing service if you
need to tow your vehicle.

295
Handling the Unexpected
This chapter explains how to handle unexpected troubles.
Tools
Types of Tools .................................. 296
If a Tire Goes Flat
Temporarily Repairing a Flat Tire....... 297
Changing a Flat Tire ......................... 305
Engine Does Not Start
Checking the Engine ........................ 311
Jump Starting.................................... 312
Shift Lever Does Not Move.............. 314
Overheating
How to Handle Overheating ............. 315Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes
On................................................ 317If the 12 Volt Battery Charging System
Indicator Comes On ....................... 317
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes
On or Blinks ..................................... 318
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes
On...................................................... 319If the EPS System Indicator Comes On .. 319If the IMA Indicator Comes On......... 320If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator
Comes On or Blinks ....................... 320
Fuses
Fuse Locations ................................. 321
Inspecting and Changing Fuses ........ 323
Emergency Towing........................... 324

311Handling the Unexpected
Engine Does Not StartChecking the EngineIf the engine does not start, check the starter.
Starter condition
Checklist
Starter doesn’t turn or turns
over slowly.
The 12 volt battery may be dead.
Check each of the items on the
right and respond accordingly.
Check brightness of the interior light.
Turn on interior lights and check brightness.●If the interior lights are dim or do not come on at all
212 Volt Battery P. 288
●If the interior lights come on normally
2Fuses P. 321
The starter turns over normally
but the engine doesn’t start.
There may be a problem with the
fuse. Check each of the items on
the right and respond accordingly.
Review the engine start procedure.
Follow its instructions, and try to start the engine again.2Starting the Engine P. 214Check the immobilizer system indicator.
When the immobilizer system indicator is blinking, the engine cannot be started.2Immobilizer System P. 115Check the fuel level.
There should be enough fuel in the tank.2Fuel Gauge P. 82Check the fuse.
Check all fuses, or have the vehicle checked by a dealer.2Inspecting and Changing Fuses P. 323If the problem continues:2Emergency Towing P. 324
1Checking the Engine
If you must start the vehicle immediately, use an
assisting vehicle to jump start it.
2Jump Starting P. 312

312Handling the Unexpected
Jump StartingTurn off the power to electric devices, such as audio and lights. Turn off the engine,
then open the hood.
1.Connect the first jumper cable to your
vehicle’s battery + terminal.
2.Connect the other end of the first jumper
cable to the booster battery + terminal.
uUse a 12-volt booster battery only.
3.Connect the second jumper cable to the
booster battery - terminal.
4.Connect the other end of the second
jumper cable to the engine mounting bolt
as shown.
Do not connect this jumper cable to any
other part.
5.If your vehicle is connected to another
vehicle, start the assisting vehicle’s engine
and increase its rpm slightly.
6.Attempt to start your vehicle’s engine. If it
turns over slowly, check that the jumper
cables have good metal-to-metal contact.■Jump Starting Procedure
1Jump Starting
Securely attach the jumper cables clips so that they
do not come off when the engine vibrates. Also be
careful not to tangle the jumper cables or allow the
cable ends to touch each other while attaching or
detaching the jumper cables.
Battery performance degrades in cold conditions and
may prevent the engine from starting.
3
WARNING
A battery can explode if you do not follow
the correct procedure, seriously injuring
anyone nearby.
Keep all sparks, open flames, and smoking
materials away from the battery.
Booster Battery

313
uuJump Startingu
Handling the Unexpected
Once your vehicle’s engine has started, remove the jumper cables in the following
order.
1.Disconnect the jumper cable from your vehicle’s ground.
2.Disconnect the other end of the jumper cable from the booster battery -
terminal.
3.Disconnect the jumper cable from your vehicle’s battery + terminal.
4.Disconnect the other end of the jumper cable from the booster battery +
terminal.
Have your vehicle inspected by a nearby service station or a dealer.■What to Do After the Engine Starts

Index
337Index
Index
AAccessories and Modifications................ 250
Accessory Power Sockets......................... 137
Additives
Coolant .................................................. 266
Engine Oil ............................................... 263
Washer ................................................... 270
Additives, Engine Oil............................... 261
Adjusting
Front Seats.............................................. 129
Head Restraints ....................................... 131
Headlights .............................................. 271
Mirrors.................................................... 128
Steering Wheel ....................................... 127
Temperature ............................................. 87
Air Conditioning System (Climate
Control System)...................................... 140
Changing the Mode................................ 140
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows .............................................. 141
Dust and Pollen Filter .............................. 290
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode................... 140
Sensor .................................................... 142
Using Automatic Climate Control............ 140
Air Pressure...................................... 279, 327
Airbags....................................................... 39
Advanced Airbags ..................................... 45
After a Collision ........................................ 43
Airbag Care .............................................. 51
Event Data Recorders ................................ 24
Front Airbags (SRS) ................................... 42Indicator .............................................. 49, 71
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator .................. 50
Sensors...................................................... 45
Side Airbags .............................................. 46
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 48
AM/FM Radio............................................ 150
Ambient Meter............................................. 8
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS).................. 242
Indicator .................................................... 71
Audio Antenna......................................... 145
Audio Remote Controls...................... 17, 148
Audio System............................................ 144
Adjusting the Sound ................................ 149
Auxiliary Input Jack .................................. 146
Error Messages ........................................ 168
MP3/WMA/AAC ...................................... 163
Reactivating............................................. 146
Recommended CDs ................................. 172
Recommended Drives .............................. 174
Remote Controls ..................................... 148
Security Code .......................................... 146
Theft Protection....................................... 146
USB Adapter Cable .................................. 145
USB Flash Drives ...................................... 174
Authorized Manuals................................. 335
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking................. 111
Customize ........................................... 91, 98
Auto Idle Stop........................................... 222
Auto Idle Stop Indicator............................. 73
Automatic Lighting.................................. 121Automatic Transmission (CVT)................. 218
Creeping ................................................. 218
Fluid ........................................................ 268
Kickdown ................................................ 218
Operating the Shift Lever................... 18, 220
Shift Lever Does Not Move ...................... 314
Shifting ................................................... 219
Auxiliary Input Jack.................................. 146
Average Fuel Economy.............................. 86
Average Speed........................................... 87
BBattery...................................................... 288
Charging System Indicator................. 69, 317
Jump Starting .......................................... 312
Maintenance (Checking the 12 Volt
Battery) ................................................. 288
Maintenance (Replacing) ......................... 289
Belts (Seat).................................................. 32
Beverage Holders..................................... 136
Bluetooth® Audio..................................... 166
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®..................... 175
Booster Seats (For Children)...................... 63

339Index
DOT Tire Quality Grading........................ 282
Driving...................................................... 207
Automatic Transmission (CVT)................. 218
Braking ................................................... 240
Cruise Control ........................................ 225
Shifting Gear .......................................... 219
Starting the Engine ................................. 214
Dust and Pollen Filter.............................. 290EEco Assist System.......................................... 8
Eco Drive Bar.......................................... 9, 89
Eco Guide............................................... 9, 88
Eco Score................................................ 9, 88
ECON Button............................................ 221
ECON Mode Indicator................................ 76
Elapsed Time.............................................. 86
Electric Power Steering System (EPS)
Indicator ........................................... 73, 319
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)............ 235
Emergency................................................ 324
Emergency Trunk Opener....................... 114
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes)...... 331
Engine....................................................... 328
Coolant .................................................. 266
Jump Starting ......................................... 312
Oil .......................................................... 261
Starting................................................... 214
Switch Buzzer ......................................... 119Engine Coolant......................................... 266
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 267
Adding to the Reserve Tank ..................... 266
High Temperature Indicator ....................... 76
Low Temperature Indicator ........................ 76
Overheating ............................................ 315
Engine Oil................................................. 261
Adding .................................................... 263
Checking ................................................. 262
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 255
Low Oil Pressure Indicator.................. 72, 317
Recommended Engine Oil........................ 261
EPS (Electric Power Steering)
System............................................... 73, 319
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide).. 64
Exterior Care (Cleaning)........................... 293
Exterior Mirrors........................................ 128
FFeatures..................................................... 143
Filters......................................................... 290
Dust and Pollen ....................................... 290
Oil ........................................................... 264
Flat Tire..................................................... 305
Floor Mats................................................. 292
Fluids
Brake....................................................... 269
Continuously Variable Transmission
Fluid ...................................................... 268
Engine Coolant........................................ 266Windshield Washer ................................. 270
Foot Brake................................................ 241
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)........... 228
Front Airbags (SRS)..................................... 42
Front Seats................................................ 129
Adjusting ................................................ 129
Fuel...................................................... 19, 246
Economy ................................................. 249
Gauge ....................................................... 82
Instant Fuel Economy ................................ 87
Instant Fuel Economy Gauge ..................... 82
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 70
Range ....................................................... 86
Recommendation .................................... 246
Refueling................................................. 246
Fuel Economy........................................... 249
Fuel Fill Cap........................................ 19, 248
Message.................................................. 318
Fuel Fill Door...................................... 19, 247
Fuses.......................................................... 321
Inspecting and Changing......................... 323
Locations......................................... 321, 322

341Index
VSA® OFF.......................................... 72, 236
Information.............................................. 325
Instant Fuel Economy................................ 87
Instant Fuel Economy Gauge.................... 82
Instrument Panel........................................ 67
Brightness Control .................................. 125
Interior Lights........................................... 134
Interior Rearview Mirror......................... 128JJack (Wheel Nut Wrench)........................ 308
Jump Starting........................................... 312KKey Number Tag...................................... 106
Keyless Lockout Prevention..................... 108
Keys........................................................... 105
Lockout Prevention ................................. 108
Master Keys ............................................ 105
Number Tag............................................ 106
Rear Door Won’t Open ........................... 110
Remote Transmitter ................................ 107
Types and Functions................................ 105
Valet Key ................................................ 106
Won’t Turn ............................................... 22
Kickdown.................................................. 218LLane Departure Warning (LDW)............. 232Language (HFL)......................................... 176
LATCH (Child Seats).................................... 57
Lights................................................. 120, 271
Automatic ............................................... 121
Bulb Replacement.................................... 271
Daytime Running Lights ........................... 123
High-Beam Indicator .................................. 75
Interior .................................................... 134
Light Switches ......................................... 120
Lights On Indicator .................................... 75
Turn Signals............................................. 120
Load Limits................................................ 211
Locking and Unlocking............................ 105
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .................. 111
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 110
From Inside.............................................. 109
From Outside........................................... 107
Keys ........................................................ 105
Using a Key ............................................. 108
Lockout Prevention System...................... 108
Low Battery Charge (12 volt)................... 317
Low Fuel Indicator...................................... 70
Low Oil Pressure Indicator................. 72, 317
Low Temperature Indicator....................... 76
Lower Anchor............................................. 57
Lubricant Specifications Chart................. 326
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit)............. 211
MMaintenance............................................. 251
Battery .................................................... 288
Brake Fluid .............................................. 269
Cleaning ................................................. 291
Climate Control....................................... 290
Coolant ................................................... 266
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 255
Oil ........................................................... 261
Precautions ............................................. 252
Radiator .................................................. 267
Remote Transmitter ................................. 289
Replacing Light Bulbs .............................. 271
Safety...................................................... 253
Service Items ........................................... 257
Tires ........................................................ 279
Transmission Fluid ................................... 268
Under the Hood ...................................... 259
Maintenance MinderTM............................ 255
Malfunction Indicator Lamp.............. 69, 318
Map Lights................................................ 134
Maximum Load Limit............................... 211
MENU Button............................................. 91
Meters, Gauges........................................... 82
Mirrors...................................................... 128
Adjusting ................................................ 128
Door ....................................................... 128
Exterior ................................................... 128
Interior Rearview ..................................... 128
Modifications and Accessories................. 250
MP3................................................... 155, 163

343Index
Won’t Move ........................................... 314
Selecting a Child Seat................................ 56
Selector Knob (Audio)............................. 147
Setting the Clock...................................... 104
Shift Lever.......................................... 18, 219
Shift Lever Position Indicator............ 69, 220
Shifting..................................................... 219
Shoulder Anchor........................................ 36
Side Airbags............................................... 46
Side Curtain Airbags.................................. 48
SMS Text Message............................ 187, 201
Snow Tires................................................ 287
SOURCE Button.......................................... 91
Spare Tire......................................... 305, 327
Spark Plugs............................................... 326
Specifications........................................... 326
Specified Fuel................................... 246, 326
Speedometer.............................................. 82
SRS Airbags (Airbags)................................ 39
Starting the Engine.................................. 214
Does Not Start ........................................ 311
Engine Switch Buzzer .............................. 119
Jump Starting ......................................... 312
Steering Wheel........................................ 127
Adjusting ................................................ 127
Stopping................................................... 244
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)....... 42
Switches (Around the Steering
Wheel)............................................ 2, 3, 119
System Message Indicator......................... 74
TTachometer................................................. 82
Temperature
High Temperature Indicator ....................... 76
Low Temperature Indicator ........................ 76
Outside Temperature Display ..................... 87
Temperature Sensor................................... 87
Text Message.................................... 187, 201
Time (Setting)........................................... 104
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)..................................................... 237
Indicator ............................................ 73, 320
Tire Repair Kit........................................... 297
Tires........................................................... 279
Air Pressure ..................................... 280, 327
Checking and Maintaining....................... 279
Compact Spare Tire ......................... 305, 327
Inspection................................................ 279
Labeling .................................................. 280
Puncture (Flat Tire)................................... 305
Regulations ............................................. 282
Rotation .................................................. 286
Tire Chains .............................................. 287
Tire Repair Kit .......................................... 297
Wear Indicators ....................................... 284
Winter ..................................................... 287
Tools.......................................................... 296
Towing a Trailer....................................... 213
Towing Your Vehicle................................ 213
Emergency .............................................. 324TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring
System).................................................... 237
Indicator............................................ 73, 320
Transmission............................................. 219
Automatic ............................................... 219
Fluid ........................................................ 268
Number................................................... 328
Shift Lever Position Indicator.............. 69, 220
Trip Meter................................................... 86
Troubleshooting....................................... 295
Blown Fuse...................................... 321, 322
Brake Pedal Vibrates .................................. 23
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door.......... 23
Emergency Towing .................................. 324
Engine Does Not Start ............................. 311
Noise When Braking .................................. 23
Overheating ............................................ 315
Puncture/Flat Tire .................................... 305
Rear Door Won’t Open...................... 22, 110
Regular Gasoline ............................. 246, 326
Shift Lever Won’t Move ........................... 314
Warning Indicators .................................... 68
Trunk......................................................... 112
Lid........................................................... 112
Light Bulb................................................ 326
Turn Signals.............................................. 120
Indicators (Instrument Panel) ..................... 74
UUnlocking the Doors................................ 107