check transmission fluid HONDA CIVIC SEDAN 2019 Owner's Manual (in English)

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uuWhen Driving uPrecautions While Driving
Driving
Precautions While Driving
Avoid driving in deep water and on flooded roads. This can damage the engine or
driveline, or cause elec trical component failure.
If there is a strong impact with something under the vehicle, stop in a safe location.
Check the underside of the vehicle for damage or any fluid leaks.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.
■In Rain
■Other Precautions
1 Precautions While Driving
NOTICE
Do not operate the shift lever while pressing the
accelerator pedal. You could damage the
transmission.
NOTICE
If you repeatedly turn the steering wheel at an
extremely low speed, or hold the steering wheel in
the full left or right position for a while, the electric
power steering (EPS) system heats up. The system
goes into a protective mode, and limits its
performance. The steering wheel becomes harder
and harder to operate. Once the system cools down,
the EPS system is restored.
Repeated operation under these conditions can
eventually damage the system.
If the ignition switch is turned to ACCESSORY
( q*1
while driving, the engine will shut down and all
steering and brake power a ssist functions will stop,
making it difficult to control the vehicle.
Do not put the shift lever in
( N, as you will lose
engine braking (and acce leration) performance.
During the first 600 miles (1,000 km) of operation,
avoid sudden acceleration or full throttle operation so
as not to damage the engine or powertrain.
Avoid hard braking for the first 200 miles (300 km).
You should also follow this when the brake pads are
replaced.
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Maintenance
This chapter discusses basic maintenance.
Before Performing MaintenanceInspection and Maintenance ............ 548
Safety When Performing Maintenance .... 549Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service ........................................... 550
Maintenance Minder
TM..................... 551
Maintenance Under the Hood
Maintenance Items Un der the Hood .... 557Opening the Hood ........................... 559
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 560
Oil Check ......................................... 561
Adding Engine Oil ............................ 563
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter..... 564
Engine Coolant ................................ 567
Transmission Fluid ............................ 569
Brake/Clutch
* Fluid .......................... 570
Refilling Window Washer Fluid......... 571
Replacing Light Bulbs ....................... 572
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades.... 581Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires ................................. 584
Tire and Loading Information Label .. 585
Tire Labeling .................................... 585
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles).. 587Wear Indicators................................ 589
Tire Service Life ................................ 589 Tire and Wheel Replacement ........... 590
Tire Rotation .................................... 591
Winter Tires ..................................... 592
Battery ............................................... 594
Remote Transmitter Care Replacing the Button Battery ........... 596
Heating System
*/Climate Control
System* Maintenance .................... 598
Cleaning Interior Care .................................... 599
Exterior Care.................................... 601
Accessories and Modifications Accessories ...................................... 604
Modifications................................... 605
* Not available on all models
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uuMaintenance MinderTMuTo Use Maintenance MinderTM
Maintenance
■Maintenance Service Items1Maintenance Service Items
•Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2, or 3 if
they are noisy.
Maintenance Minder Message
System Message
Indicator
Sub Items
Main Item
U.S. models
*1: If a Maintenance Minder message does not appear more than 12 months after the display is reset,
change the engine oil every year.
# : See information on maintenance and emissions warranty.
*2: If you drive in dusty conditions, replace the air cleaner element every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
CODEMaintenance Main Items
A
●Replace engine oil*1
B●Replace engine oil*1 and oil filter●Inspect front and rear brakes●Check expiration date for temporary tire repair kit
bottle (if equipped)
●Inspect these items:
• Tie rod ends, steering gearbox, and boots
• Suspension components
• Driveshaft boots
• Brake hoses and lines (including ABS/VSA ®)
• All fluid levels and condition of fluids
• Exhaust system
#
•Fuel lines and connections#
*3: If you drive primarily in urban areas that have high concentrations of soot in the air from industry and
from diesel-powered vehicles, replace the dust and pollen filter every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
*4: Driving in mountainous areas at very low vehicle speeds results in higher transmission temperatures.
This requires transmission fluid changes more frequently than recommended by the Maintenance
Minder. If you regularly drive your vehicle under these conditions, have the transmission fluid changed
every 25,000 miles (40,000 km).
*5: If a Maintenance Minder message does not appear more than 36 months after the display for item 7 is reset, change the brake fluid every 3 years.
CODEMaintenance Sub Items
1
●Rotate tires
2●Replace air cleaner element*2
●Replace dust and pollen filter*3
●Inspect drive belt
3
●Replace transmission fluid*4
4●Replace spark plugs●Inspect valve clearance
5
●Replace engine coolant
7●Replace brake fluid*5
Continuously variable transmission models
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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
Models with continuously variable transmission
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 usi ng a transmission fluid that
is not equivalent to Hond a HCF-2 is not covered by
Honda's new vehicle limited warranty.
Models with manual transmission
1Manual Transmission Fluid
NOTICE
If Honda MTF is not availa ble, you may use the API
certificated SAE 0W-20 or 5W-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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uuMaintenance Under the Hood uBrake/Clutch* Fluid
Maintenance
Brake/Clutch* Fluid
Use the same fluid for bo th the brakes and clutch.
The fluid level should be between the MIN
and MAX marks on the side of the reserve
tank.
The brake fluid reserve tank is also used for
your vehicle’s clutch flui d. As long as you keep
the brake fluid level as in structed above, there
is no need for checking the clutch fluid level.
Specified fluid: Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3
■Checking the Brake Fluid
1Brake/Clutch* Fluid
NOTICE
Brake fluid marked DOT 5 is not compatible with your
vehicle’s braking system and can cause extensive
damage.
If the specified brake fluid is not available, you should
use only DOT 3 or DOT 4 fluid from a sealed
container as a temporary replacement.
Using any non-Honda brake fluid can cause corrosion
and decrease the longevity of the system. Have the
brake system flushed and re filled with Honda Heavy
Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3 as soon as possible.
If the brake fluid level is at or below the MIN mark,
have a dealer inspect the vehicle for leaks or worn
brake pads as soon as possible.
Reserve Tank
MIN
MAX
Manual transmission models
* Not available on all models
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uuIndicator, Comi ng On/BlinkinguIf the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or Blinks
Handling the Unexpected
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or
Blinks
■Reasons for the indicator to come on
• The brake fluid is low.
• There is a malfunction in the brake system.
■What to do when the indica tor comes on while driving
Depress the brake pedal lightly to check pedal pressure.
• If normal, check the brake fluid level the next time you stop.
• If abnormal, take immediate acti on. If necessary, downshift the
transmission to slow the vehicle using engine braking.
■Reason for the indicator to blink
• There is a problem with the electric parking brake system.
■What to do when the indicator blinks
Avoid using the parking brake and have your vehicle checked by a dealer
immediately.
1 If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or Blinks
Have your vehicle re paired immediately.
It is dangerous to drive with low brake fluid. If there
is no resistance from the brake pedal, stop
immediately in a safe plac e. If necessary downshift
the gears.
If the brake system indicator and ABS indicator come
on simultaneously, the elec tronic brake distribution
system is not working. Th is can result in vehicle
instability under sudden braking.
Have your vehicle inspecte d by a dealer immediately.
If the brake system indicator (red) blinks at the same
time when the brake system indicator (amber) comes
on, the parking br ake may not work.
Avoid using the parking brak e and have your vehicle
checked by a dealer immediately. 2 If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes
On or Blinks at the Same Time When the
Brake System Indicator (Amber) Comes On
P. 640
If you repeatedly operate th e electric parking brake in
a short period of time, the brake stops operating to
prevent heating of the system and the indicator
blinks.
It returns to its original state in approximately one
minute.
U.S.
Canada
(Red)
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Index
Continuously Variable TransmissionCreeping................................................. 443
Fluid ....................................................... 569
Kickdown ............................................... 443
Operating the Shift Lever .......... 23, 445, 447
Shift Lever Does Not Move ...................... 634
Shifting ........................................... 444, 446
Controls .................................................... 133
Coolant (Engine) ...................................... 567
Adding the Coolant ................................ 568
Overheating ............................................ 635
Creeping (Continuously Variable Transmission) .......................................... 443
Cruise Control .......................................... 456
Indicator ................................................... 88
Cup Holders .............................................. 192
Customer Service Information ................ 666
Customized Features ............... 124, 330, 337
D
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 169
Dead Battery ............................................ 631
Defaulting All the Settings ...................... 363
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ......................................... 202, 208
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ............... 659
Dimming Headlights .............................................. 166
Rearview Mirror ...................................... 178
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................ 561 Directional Signals (Turn Signal)
............. 165
Display Setup .................................... 227, 262
Display/Information Button ............. 114, 240
Door Mirrors ............................................. 179
Doors ......................................................... 136
Auto Door Locking .................................. 149
Auto Door Unlocking ............................... 149
Door Open Message ............................ 37, 95
Keys ........................................................ 136
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside..................................................... 146
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside.................................................. 139
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 587
Driver Information Interface ................... 113
Warning and Information Messages .......... 95
Driving ....................................................... 427
Braking .................................................... 529
Continuously Variable Transmission ......... 443
Cruise Control ......................................... 456
Shifting Gear ........................................... 450
Shifting Position .............................. 444, 446
Starting the Engine .......................... 434, 437
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 598
E
Eco Assist® System ........................................ 9
ECON Button ............................................. 454
Elapsed Time ............................................. 117 Electric Power Steering (EPS) System
Indicator............................................ 84, 641
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 459
Emergency ................................................ 648
Emergency Engine Stop ........................... 630
Emergency Trunk Opener ................ 152, 650
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ....... 661
Engine
Coolant ................................................... 567
Jump Starting .......................................... 631
Oil ........................................................... 560
Starting ........................................... 434, 437
Switch Buzzer.......................................... 160
Engine Coolant ......................................... 567
Adding the Coolant................................. 568
Overheating ............................................ 635
Temperature Gauge ................................ 111
Engine Oil ................................................. 560
Adding .................................................... 563
Checking................................................. 561
Displaying Maintenance Minder Information ........................................... 552
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 79, 637
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 560
ENGINE START/STOP Button .................... 161
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) ................................................. 73
Exterior Care (Cleaning) ........................... 601
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 179
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Index
Kickdown (Continuously Variable Transmission) ........................................... 443
L
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) ......... 514
LaneWatchTM............................................. 468
Language (HFL) ......................................... 396
LATCH (Child Seats) .................................... 65
Lights ................................................. 166, 572
Auto High-Beam ...................................... 170
Automatic ............................................... 167
Bulb Replacement .................................... 572
Daytime Running Lights ........................... 169
Fog Lights ................................................ 169
High Beam Indicator .................................. 86
Interior .................................................... 188
Light Switches ......................................... 166
Lights On Indicator .................................... 86
Turn Signals ............................................. 165
Limited Slip Differential (LSD) ................. 462
Load Limits ................................................ 431
Locking/Unlocking .................................... 136
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .................. 149
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 148
From Inside .............................................. 146
From Outside ........................................... 139
Keys ........................................................ 136
Using a Key ............................................. 144
Low Battery Charge .................................. 637
Low Fuel Indicator ...................................... 82 Low Oil Pressure Indicator
................. 79, 637
Low Smart Entry Remote Signal
Strength .................................................. 138
Lower Anchors ............................................ 65
Lubricant Specifications Chart ......... 654, 656
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) ............. 431
M
Maintenance............................................. 547
Adding the Coolant................................. 568
Battery .................................................... 594
Brake/Clutch Fluid ................................... 570
Cleaning ................................................. 599
Climate Control System ........................... 598
Coolant ................................................... 567
Heating System ....................................... 598
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 551
Oil ........................................................... 561
Precautions ............................................. 548
Remote Transmitter ................................. 596
Replacing Light Bulbs .............................. 572
Safety...................................................... 549
Service Items ........................................... 554
Tires ........................................................ 584
Transmission Fluid ................................... 569
Under the Hood ...................................... 557
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 79, 638
Manual Transmission ............................... 450
Map Lights ................................................ 189
Maximum Load Limit ............................... 431 Meters, Gauges
........................................ 111
Mirrors ...................................................... 178
Adjusting ................................................ 178
Door ....................................................... 179
Exterior ................................................... 179
Interior Rearview ..................................... 178
Modifications (and Accessories) .............. 604
Moonroof ................................................. 159
MP3 ................................................... 233, 289
Multi-View Rear Camera ......................... 539
N
Numbers (Identification)......................... 658
O
Odometer................................................. 116
Oil (Engine) .............................................. 560
Adding ................................................... 563
Checking ................................................ 561
Displaying Mainte nance Minder
Information ........................................... 552
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 79, 637
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 560
Viscosity.................................................. 560
Open Source Licenses .............................. 328
Opening Trunk ...................................................... 650
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Index
Shift Lever Position Indicator..... 80, 445, 447
Shift Up Backlight ..................................... 112
Shifting (Transmission) ............. 444, 446, 450
Shoulder Anchor ......................................... 43
Side Airbags ................................................ 53
Side Curtain Airbags ................................... 55
Siri Eyes Free ............................................. 301
SiriusXM ® Radio ........................................ 272
Smart Entry with Push Button Start System ...................................................... 139
Snow Tires ................................................. 592
Song By Voice
TM (SBV) .............................. 283
Spare Tire .................................. 609, 655, 657
Spark Plugs ........................................ 654, 656
Specifications ............................................ 654
Specified Fuel ............................ 541, 654, 656
Speedometer ............................................. 111
SPORT Mode ............................................. 453
SPORT Mode Indicator ............................. 453
SRS Airbags (Airbags) ................................. 49
Starting the Engine .......................... 434, 437
Does Not Start ......................................... 628
Engine Switch Buzzer............................... 160
Jump Starting .......................................... 631
Steering Wheel
Adjusting ................................................. 177
Stopping .................................................... 537
Stopwatch ................................................. 122
Summer Tires ............................................ 593
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ........ 49Switches (Around the Steering
Wheel) ............................................. 4, 5, 160
System Message Indicator .......................... 86
T
Tachometer............................................... 111
Temperature Gauge ..................................................... 111
Outside Temperature Display ................... 118
Temperature Sensor ................................. 118
Temporary Repair Kit (TRK) ..................... 616
Time (Setting) ........................................... 134
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ..................................................... 463
Indicator............................................ 85, 642
Tires ........................................................... 584
Air Pressure ............................. 585, 655, 657
Checking and Maintaining ...................... 584
Inspection ............................................... 584
Labeling .................................................. 585
Puncture (Flat Tire) .................................. 609
Regulations ............................................. 587
Rotation .................................................. 591
Spare Tire ................................ 609, 655, 657
Summer .................................................. 593
Temporary Repair Kit (TRK) ...................... 616
Tire Chains .............................................. 592
Wear Indicators ....................................... 589
Winter..................................................... 592
Tools .......................................................... 608 Towing Your Vehicle
............................... 433
Emergency .............................................. 648
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) .................................................... 463
Indicator ........................................... 85, 642
Transmission ............................. 444, 446, 450
Continuously Variable Transmission ................................. 444, 446
Fluid ....................................................... 569
Manual ................................................... 450
Shift Lever Position Indicator ..... 80, 445, 447
TRIP Knob ................................................. 116
Trip Meter ................................................ 116
TRK (Temporary Repair Kit) .................... 616
Troubleshooting ...................................... 607
Blown Fuse ..................................... 643, 645
Brake Pedal Vibrates ................................. 29
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door ......... 30
Emergency Towing ................................. 648
Engine Won’t Start ................................. 628
Noise When Braking ................................. 31
Overheating ............................................ 635
Puncture/Flat Tire .................................... 609
Rear Door Won’t Open ..................... 30, 148
Shift Lever Won’t Move .......................... 634
Warning Indicators.................................... 76
Trunk ........................................................ 150
Lid .......................................................... 150
Light Bulb ....................................... 654, 656
Release Lever .......................................... 650
Unable to Open ...................................... 650
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