winter tires HONDA CIVIC HYBRID 2013 9.G Owners Manual

20Quick Reference Guide
Maintenance
(P251)
Under the Hood
(P259)
●Check engine oil, engine coolant, and windshield washer
fluid. Add when necessary.
●Check brake fluid.
●Check the 12 volt battery regularly.
a
Pull the hood release handle under the corner of the
dashboard.
b
Locate the hood latch lever, pull the lever up, and lift up
the hood.
c
When finished, close the hood and make sure it is firmly
locked in place.
Lights
(P271)
●Inspect all lights regularly.
Wiper Blades
(P277)
●Replace blades if they leave streaks
across the windshield.
Tires
(P279)
●Inspect tires and wheels regularly.
●Check tire pressures regularly.
●Install snow tires for winter driving.

251
Maintenance
This chapter discusses basic maintenance.
Before Performing Maintenance
Inspection and Maintenance ............ 252Safety When Performing Maintenance .... 253Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance
Service ........................................... 254
Maintenance Minder
TM..................... 255
Maintenance Under the Hood
Maintenance Items Under the Hood ..... 259Opening the Hood ........................... 260
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 261
Oil Check ......................................... 262
Adding Engine Oil ............................ 263Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter .. 264
Engine Coolant ................................ 266
Transmission Fluid ............................ 268
Brake Fluid ....................................... 269
Refilling Window Washer Fluid......... 270
Replacing Light Bulbs....................... 271Checking and Maintaining Wiper
Blades.......................................... 277Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires ................................. 279
Tire and Loading Information Label .. 280
Tire Labeling .................................... 280DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles) .. 282Wear Indicators................................ 284Tire Service Life ................................ 284
Tire and Wheel Replacement ........... 285
Tire Rotation .................................... 286
Winter Tires ..................................... 287
12 Volt Battery.................................. 288
Remote Transmitter Care
Replacing the Button Battery ........... 289
Climate Control System Maintenance...... 290Cleaning
Interior Care .................................... 291
Exterior Care.................................... 293

287
uuChecking and Maintaining TiresuWinter Tires
Maintenance
Winter TiresIf driving on snowy or frozen roads, mount all season marked M+S tires, snow tires,
or tire chains; reduce speed; and maintain sufficient distance between vehicles when
driving.
Be particularly careful when operating the steering wheel or brakes to prevent
skidding.
Use tire chains, snow tires, or all season tires when necessary or according to the
law.
When mounting, refer to the following points.
For winter tires:
•Select the size and load ranges that are the same as the original tires.
•Mount the tires to all four wheels.
For tire chains:
•Install them on the front tires only.
•Because your vehicle has limited tire clearance, we strongly recommend using the
chains listed below:
•Follow the chain manufacturer’s instruction when installing. Mount them as
tightly as you can.
•Check that the chains do not touch the brake lines or suspension.
•Drive slowly.
Cable-type: SCC Radial Chain SC1030
1Winter TiresNOTICETraction devices that are the wrong size or improperly
installed can damage your vehicle’s brake lines,
suspension, body, and wheels. Stop driving if they are
hitting any part of the vehicle.
When tire chains are mounted, follow the chain
manufacturer’s instructions regarding vehicle
operational limits.
3
WARNING
Using the wrong chains, or not properly
installing chains, can damage the brake
lines and cause a crash in which you can be
seriously injured or killed.
Follow all instructions in this owner’s
manual regarding the selection and use of
tire chains.

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

344Index
Unlocking the Front Doors from the
Inside......................................................... 15
USB Adapter Cable................................... 145
USB Flash Drives........................................ 174VValet Key................................................... 106
Vanity Mirrors............................................... 5
Vehicle Identification Number................. 328
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®).................. 235
Off Button ............................................... 236
Off Indicator .............................................. 72
System Indicator ........................................ 71
Viscosity (Oil)..................................... 261, 327
VSA® (Vehicle Stability Assist).................. 235WWallpaper.................................................... 99
Warning and Information Messages......... 79
Warning Indicator On/Blinking................ 317
Warning Labels........................................... 65
Warranties (Warranty Manual provided
separately)............................................... 333
Watts......................................................... 326
Wear Indicators (Tire)............................... 284
Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle)............ 308
Window Washers...................................... 124
Adding/Refilling Fluid ............................... 270
Switch ..................................................... 124Windows (Opening and Closing)............ 117
Windshield................................................ 124
Cleaning ................................................. 294
Defrosting/Defogging .............................. 141
Washer Fluid ........................................... 270
Wiper Blades ........................................... 277
Wipers and Washers................................ 124
Winter Tires.............................................. 287
Snow Tires .............................................. 287
Tire Chains .............................................. 287
Wipers and Washers................................. 124
Checking and Maintaining Wiper
Blades ................................................... 277
WMA......................................................... 163
XXM® Radio................................................ 153