hood open HONDA CIVIC SEDAN 2021 (in English) User Guide
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uuMaintenance Under the Hood uOpening the Hood
Maintenance
Opening the Hood
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface, and set 
the parking brake.
2. Pull the hood release handle under the 
driver’s side lower corner of the dashboard.
u The hood will pop up slightly.
3. Pull up the hood latch lever (located under 
the front edge of the hood to the center) 
and raise the hood. Once you have raised 
the hood slightly, you can release the lever.
4. Remove the support rod from the clamp 
using the grip. Mount the support rod in 
the hood.
When closing, remove the support rod, and 
stow it in the clamp,  then gently lower the 
hood. Remove your hand at a height of 
approximately 12 inches (30 cm) and let the 
hood close.1 Opening the Hood
NOTICE
Do not open the hood when the wiper arms are 
raised. The hood will strike  the wipers, resulting in 
possible damage to the hood and/or the wipers.
NOTICE
Do not press the engine cover forcibly. This may 
damage the engine cover and component parts.
When closing the hood, check that the hood is 
securely latched.
If the hood latch lever moves  stiffly, or if you can 
open the hood without lifti ng the lever, the latch 
mechanism should be cl eaned and lubricated.
3WARNING
The hood support rod can become very hot 
due to heat from the engine.
To ensure against possible burns, do not 
handle the metal section of the rod: Use 
the foam grip instead.
2.0 L engine models
Hood Release Handle
Pull
Lever
Support Rod
Grip
Clamp
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uuMaintenance Under the Hood uChanging the Engine Oil and Oil Filter
Maintenance
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter
You must change the engine oil and oil filter regularly in order to maintain the 
engine’s lubrication. The engine may be  damaged if they are not changed regularly.
Change the oil and filter in  accordance with the mainte nance message on the driver 
information interface. 1.Run the engine until it reaches normal 
operating temperature, and then turn the 
engine off.
2. Open the hood and remove the engine oil 
fill cap.
3. Remove the Phillips-head screws and 
slotted head screws by turning 90° 
counter-clockwise on the undercarriage 
and remove the under cover.1Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter
NOTICE
You may damage the environment if you do not 
dispose of the oil in a suitable way. If you are 
changing the oil by yourself , appropriately dispose of 
the used oil. Put the oil in a sealed container and take 
it to a recycling center. Do not throw the oil away 
into a garbage can or onto the ground.
Under Cover
Screw
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583Continued
Handling the Unexpected
If the Battery Is Dead
Jump Starting Procedure
Turn 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.
u Use a 12-volt booster battery only.
u When using an automotive battery 
charger to boost your 12-volt battery, 
select a lower charging voltage than 15-
volt. Check the charger manual for the 
proper setting.
3. Connect the second jumper cable to the 
booster battery -  terminal.
■Jump Starting Procedure1If the Battery Is Dead
Securely attach the jumper cables clips so that they 
do not come off when the e ngine vibrates. Also be 
careful not to tangle the ju mper cables or allow the 
cable ends to touch each  other while attaching or 
detaching the jumper cables.
3WARNING
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
1.5 L engine models
2.0 L engine models
Booster Battery
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587Continued
Handling the Unexpected
Overheating
How to Handle Overheating
Overheating symptoms are as follows:
•The temperature gauge pointer is at the   mark or the engine suddenly loses 
power.
• Steam or spray comes out of the engine compartment.
■First thing to do
1. Immediately park the vehicle in a safe place.
2. Turn off all accessories and turn on the hazard warning lights.
u No steam or spray present:  Keep the engine running and open the hood.
u Steam or spray is present:  Turn off the engine and wait until it subsides. 
Then open the hood.
1 How to Handle Overheating
NOTICE
Continuing to drive with the temperature gauge 
pointer at the   mark  may damage the engine.
3WARNING
Steam and spray from an overheated 
engine can seriously scald you.
Do not open the hood  if steam is coming 
out.
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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 hazard 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.
u Add oil as necessary.
2 Oil Check P. 525
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 within 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 th e indicator comes on
Turn off the climate control system,  rear defogger, and other electrical 
systems, and immediately co ntact a dealer for repairs.
1If 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
Lubricant Specifications Chart.........  604, 606
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) .............. 419
M
Maintenance............................................. 511
Adding the Coolant ................................. 532
Battery..................................................... 558
Brake Fluid...............................................  534
Cleaning .................................................. 563
Climate Control System ........................... 562
Coolant ................................................... 531
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 515
Oil ........................................................... 525
Precautions ..............................................  512
Remote Transmitter ................................. 560
Replacing Light Bulbs ............................... 536
Safety ...................................................... 513
Service Items............................................ 518
Tires ........................................................ 548
Transmission Fluid.................................... 533
Under the Hood....................................... 521
Malfunction Indicator Lamp ..............  81, 590
Map Lights ................................................ 181
Maximum Load Limit ................................ 419
Meters, Gauges ......................................... 108
Mirrors ....................................................... 170
Adjusting ................................................. 170
Door ........................................................ 171
Exterior .................................................... 171
Interior Rearview...................................... 170 Modifications (and Accessories)
..............  568
Moonroof .................................................  151
MP3 ...................................................  221, 277
Multi-View Rear Camera ..........................  503
N
Numbers (Identification)..........................  608
O
Odometer.................................................  111
Oil (Engine) ...............................................  524
Adding ....................................................  527
Checking.................................................  525
Displaying Maintenance Minder  Information ...........................................  516
Low Oil Pressure Indicator .................  81, 589
Recommended Engine Oil .......................  524
Viscosity ..................................................  524
Open Source Licenses ...............................  316
Opening Trunk ......................................................  601
Opening/Closing Hood.......................................................  523
Moonroof ...............................................  151
Power Windows ......................................  148
Trunk ......................................................  142
Opening/Closing the Moonroof ..............  151
Outside Temperature Display ..................  113
Overheating ..............................................  587
P
Paddle Shifters (7-Speed Manual Shift 
Mode) .....................................................  436
Pandora® .................................................  275
Panic Mode ...............................................  147
Parking .....................................................  501
Parking Brake ...........................................  494
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator 
(Amber) .......................................  79, 80, 592
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator  (Red) ..........................................  78, 591, 592
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator .................  59
Passing Indicators .....................................  158
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio ...............  224, 280
Power Windows .......................................  148
Precautions While Driving Rain ........................................................  430
Pregnant Women .......................................  44
Puncture (Tire) .........................................  573
R
Radio (FM/AM).................................  216, 256
Radio (SiriusXM ®).....................................  260
Radio Data System (RDS) .................  217, 258
Range ........................................................  112
RDS (Radio Data System) .................  217, 258
Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing) ......  611
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror  Button .....................................................  167
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