service indicator HONDA CIVIC SEDAN 2020 Owner's Manual (in English)

Contents
Child Safety P. 60Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 73Safety Labels P. 74
Opening and Closing the Trunk P. 150 Security System P. 153 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 156
Adjusting the Mirrors P. 178 Adjusting the Seats P. 180
Heating System
* P. 201 Climate Control System* P. 204
Audio Error Messages P. 309 General Information on the Audio System P. 312
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® P. 367, 394
When Driving P. 434 Honda Sensing ® P. 467 Braking P. 526 Parki ng Your Vehicle P. 534
Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions P. 541 Turbo Engine Vehicle* P. 542
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 553 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 568
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 580 Battery P. 590 Remote Transmitter Care P. 592
Cleaning P. 595 Accessories and Modifications P. 600
Handling of the Jack P. 624 Engine Does Not Start P. 625 Jump Starting P. 628
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 634 Fuses P. 640Emergency Towing P. 644
When You Cannot Open the Trunk P. 646 Refueling P. 647
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 655 Reporting Safety Defects P. 656
Authorized Manuals P. 661 Customer Service Information P. 662
Quick Reference GuideP. 4
Safe DrivingP. 33
Instrument PanelP. 75
ControlsP. 133
FeaturesP. 213
DrivingP. 427
MaintenanceP. 543
Handling the UnexpectedP. 603
InformationP. 649
IndexP. 663
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Quick Reference Guide
Handling the Unexpected (P 603)
Flat Tire (P 605, 612)
● Park in a safe location and replace the
flat tire with the compact spare tire
* in
the trunk, or repair the flat tire using the
tire repair kit
*.
Indicators Come On
(P 634)
● Identify the indicator and consult the
owner's manual.
Engine Won’t Start
(P 625)
● If the battery is dead, jump start using a
booster battery.
Blown Fuse (P 640)
● Check for a blown fuse if an electrical
device does not operate.
Overheating (P 632)
● 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
(P 644)
●Call a professional towing service if you
need to tow your vehicle.
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Driving
Refueling
Fuel Information
■Fuel recommendation
Use of a lower octane gasoline can cause a persistent, heavy metallic knocking noise
that can lead to engine damage.
Use of a lower octane gasoline can cause occasional metallic knocking noise in the
engine and will result in decreased engine performance.
Use of a gasoline with a pump octane less than 87 can lead to engine damage.
■Top tier detergent gasoline
Because the level of detergency and additives in gasoline vary in the market, Honda
endorses the use of “TOP TIER Deterg ent Gasoline” where available to help
maintain the performance and reliability of your vehicle. TOP TIER Detergent
Gasoline meets a new gasoline standard join tly established by leading automotive
manufacturers to meet the need s of today’s advanced engines.
Qualifying gasoline retailers will, in most ca ses, identify their gasoline as having met
“TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline” standards at the retail location. This fuel is
guaranteed to contain the proper level of detergent additives and be free of metallic
additives. The proper level of detergent additives, and absence of harmful metallic
additives in gasoline, help avoid build-up of deposits in your engine and emission
control system.
For further important fuel-rel ated information for your vehicle, or on information on
gasoline that does not contain MMT, visit www.hondacars.com. In Canada, visit
www.honda.ca for additional information on gasoline. For more information on top
tier gasoline, visit www.toptiergas.com .
Unleaded gasoline, pump octane number 87 or higher
Unleaded premium gasoline, pump octane number 91 or higher
1Fuel Information
NOTICE
We recommend quality ga soline containing
detergent additives that help prevent fuel system and
engine deposits. In addition, in order to maintain
good performance, fuel economy, and emissions
control, we strongly reco mmend the use of gasoline
that does NOT contain harmful manganese-based
fuel additives such as MMT, if such gasoline is
available.
Use of gasoline with these additives may adversely
affect performance, a nd cause the malfunction
indicator lamp on your inst rument panel to come on.
If this happens, contact a dealer for service.
Some gasoline today is ble nded with oxygenates such
as ethanol. Your vehicle is designed to operate on
oxygenated gasoline containing up to 15% ethanol
by volume. Do not use gaso line containing methanol.
If you notice any undesira ble operating symptoms, try
another service station or sw itch to another brand of
gasoline.
Models without SPORT mode
Models with SPORT mode
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Maintenance
This chapter discusses basic maintenance.
Before Performing MaintenanceInspection and Maintenance ............ 544
Safety When Performing Maintenance .... 545Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service ........................................... 546
Maintenance Minder
TM..................... 547
Maintenance Under the Hood
Maintenance Items Un der the Hood .... 553Opening the Hood ........................... 555
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 556
Oil Check ......................................... 557
Adding Engine Oil ............................ 559
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter..... 560
Engine Coolant ................................ 563
Transmission Fluid ............................ 565
Brake/Clutch
* Fluid .......................... 566
Refilling Window Washer Fluid......... 567
Replacing Light Bulbs ....................... 568
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades.... 577Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires ................................. 580
Tire and Loading Information Label .. 581
Tire Labeling .................................... 581
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles).. 583Wear Indicators................................ 585
Tire Service Life ................................ 585 Tire and Wheel Replacement ........... 586
Tire Rotation .................................... 587
Winter Tires ..................................... 588
Battery ............................................... 590
Remote Transmitter Care Replacing the Button Battery ........... 592
Heating System
*/Climate Control
System* Maintenance .................... 594
Cleaning Interior Care .................................... 595
Exterior Care.................................... 597
Accessories and Modifications Accessories ...................................... 600
Modifications................................... 601
* Not available on all models
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uuMaintenance MinderTMuTo Use Maintenance MinderTM
Continued
Maintenance
The system message indicator ( ) comes on along with the Maintenance Minder message.
■Maintenance Minder Messages on the Driver Information
Interface
Maintenance MessageOil Life DisplayExplanationInformation
—
When you select the Maintenance
Minder screen, it displays codes for
maintenance items due at the next
engine oil change, along with the
percentage of engine oil life
remaining.
Maintenance Due SoonThe engine oil life indicator starts to
appear along with other due-soon
maintenance item codes when the
remaining oil life drops to 15 percent.The engine oil is approaching the end
of its service life.
Maintenance Due NowThe remaining engine oil life is 5 to 1
percent. Press the button to
switch to another display.The engine oil has almost reached the
end of its service life, and the
maintenance items should be
inspected and serviced as soon as
possible.
Maintenance Past DueThe engine oil has passed its service
life, and a negative distance appears
after driving over 10 miles (U.S.
models) or 10 km (Canadian models).
The negative distance on the display
blinks.The engine oil life has passed.
The maintenance items must be
inspected and serviced immediately.
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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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uuChecking and Maintaining Tires uWear Indicators
Maintenance
Wear Indicators
The groove where the wear indicator is
located is 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) shallower than
elsewhere on the tire. If the tread has worn so
that the indicator is ex posed, replace the tire.
Worn out tires have po or traction on wet
roads.
Tire Service Life
The life of your tires is dependent on many factors, including driving habits, road
conditions, vehicle loading, inflation pressure, maintenance history, speed, and
environmental conditions (even wh en the tires are not in use).
In addition to regular inspections and inflation pressure maintenance, it is
recommended that you have annual inspections performed once the tires reach five
years old. All tires, including the spare
*, should be removed from service after 10
years from the date of manufacture, regardle ss of their condition or state of wear.
Example of a Wear
Indicator mark
* Not available on all models
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uuJump Starting uJump Starting Procedure
630
Handling the Unexpected
Once your vehicle’s engine has started, re move 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 n earby service station or a dealer.
■What to Do After the Engine Starts1What to Do After the Engine Starts
The indicators for the Adaptive Cruise Control
(ACC)
*, Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low
Speed Follow*, Road Departure Mi tigation, Vehicle
Stability Assist ® (VSA ®) system, Vehicle Stability
Assist ® (VSA ®) OFF, Low Tire Pressure/TPMS
* and
Collision Mitigati on Braking SystemTM (CMBSTM) may
come on after re -connecting the battery. Drive a
short distance at more than 12 mph (20 km/h). The
indicators should go off. If they do not, have your
vehicle checked by a dealer.
* Not available on all models
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Index
Continuously Variable TransmissionCreeping................................................. 443
Fluid ....................................................... 565
Kickdown ............................................... 443
Operating the Shift Lever .......... 23, 445, 447
Shift Lever Does Not Move ...................... 631
Shifting ........................................... 444, 446
Controls .................................................... 133
Coolant (Engine) ...................................... 563
Adding the Coolant ................................ 564
Overheating ............................................ 632
Creeping (Continuously Variable Transmission) .......................................... 443
Cup Holders .............................................. 192
Customer Service Information ................ 662
Customized Features ............... 124, 330, 337
D
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 169
Dead Battery ............................................ 628
Defaulting All the Settings ...................... 363
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ......................................... 202, 208
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ............... 655
Dimming Headlights .............................................. 166
Rearview Mirror ...................................... 178
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................ 557
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, 94
Keys ........................................................ 136
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the
Inside..................................................... 146
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside.................................................. 139
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 583
Driver Information Interface ................... 113
Warning and Information Messages .......... 94
Driving ....................................................... 427
Braking .................................................... 526
Continuously Variable Transmission ......... 443
Shifting Gear ........................................... 450
Shifting Position .............................. 444, 446
Starting the Engine .......................... 434, 437
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 594
E
Eco Assist® System ........................................ 9
ECON Button ............................................. 454
Elapsed Time ............................................. 117
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator ............................................ 84, 638
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 456
Emergency ................................................ 644 Emergency Engine Stop
........................... 627
Emergency Trunk Opener ................ 152, 646
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ....... 657
Engine Coolant ................................................... 563
Jump Starting .......................................... 628
Oil ........................................................... 556
Starting ........................................... 434, 437
Switch Buzzer.......................................... 160
Engine Coolant ......................................... 563
Adding the Coolant................................. 564
Overheating ............................................ 632
Temperature Gauge ................................ 111
Engine Oil ................................................. 556
Adding .................................................... 559
Checking................................................. 557
Displaying Maintenance Minder Information ........................................... 548
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 79, 634
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 556
ENGINE START/STOP Button .................... 161
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) .. 73
Exterior Care (Cleaning) ........................... 597
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 179
F
Features.................................................... 213
Filters Dust and Pollen ....................................... 594
Oil ........................................................... 560
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Index
Lights................................................. 166, 568
Auto High-Beam ...................................... 170
Automatic ............................................... 167
Bulb Replacement .................................... 568
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) ................. 458
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 .................................. 634
Low Fuel Indicator ...................................... 82
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 79, 634
Low Smart Entry Remote Signal Strength ................................................... 138
Lower Anchors ............................................ 65
Lubricant Specifications Chart ......... 650, 652
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) .............. 431M
Maintenance............................................. 543
Adding the Coolant................................. 564
Battery .................................................... 590
Brake/Clutch Fluid ................................... 566
Cleaning ................................................. 595
Climate Control System ........................... 594
Coolant ................................................... 563
Heating System ....................................... 594
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 547
Oil ........................................................... 557
Precautions ............................................. 544
Remote Transmitter ................................. 592
Replacing Light Bulbs .............................. 568
Safety...................................................... 545
Service Items ........................................... 550
Tires ........................................................ 580
Transmission Fluid ................................... 565
Under the Hood ...................................... 553
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 79, 635
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) .............. 600Moonroof
................................................. 159
MP3 ................................................... 233, 289
Multi-View Rear Camera ......................... 536
N
Numbers (Identification)......................... 654
O
Odometer................................................. 116
Oil (Engine) .............................................. 556
Adding ................................................... 559
Checking ................................................ 557
Displaying Mainte nance Minder
Information ........................................... 548
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 79, 634
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 556
Viscosity.................................................. 556
Open Source Licenses .............................. 328
Opening Trunk ...................................................... 646
Opening/Closing
Hood ...................................................... 555
Moonroof ............................................... 159
Power Windows...................................... 156
Trunk ...................................................... 150
Opening/Closing the Moonroof .............. 159
Outside Temperature Display ................. 118
Overheating ............................................. 632
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