checking oil HONDA CIVIC SEDAN 2021 Owner's Manual (in English)

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Maintenance
This chapter discusses basic maintenance.
Before Performing MaintenanceInspection and Maintenance ............ 512
Safety When Performing Maintenance .... 513Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service ........................................... 514
Maintenance Minder
TM..................... 515
Maintenance Under the Hood
Maintenance Items Un der the Hood .... 521Opening the Hood ........................... 523
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 524
Oil Check ......................................... 525
Adding Engine Oil ............................ 527
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter..... 528
Engine Coolant ................................ 531
Transmission Fluid ............................ 533
Brake Fluid ....................................... 534
Refilling Window Washer Fluid......... 535
Replacing Light Bulbs ....................... 536
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades.... 545Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires ................................. 548
Tire and Loading Information Label .. 549
Tire Labeling .................................... 549
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles).. 551Wear Indicators................................ 553
Tire Service Life ................................ 553 Tire and Wheel Replacement ........... 554
Tire Rotation .................................... 555
Winter Tires ..................................... 556
Battery ............................................... 558
Remote Transmitter Care Replacing the Button Battery ........... 560
Climate Control System Maintenance....562CleaningInterior Care .................................... 563
Exterior Care.................................... 565
Accessories and Modifications Accessories ...................................... 568
Modifications................................... 569
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Maintenance
Before Performing Maintenance
Inspection and Maintenance
For your safety, perform all listed inspections and maintenance to keep your vehicle
in good condition. If you become aware of an y abnormality (noise, smell, insufficient
brake fluid, oil residue on the ground, etc.), have your vehicle inspected by a dealer.
(Note, however, that service at a dealer is not mandatory to keep your warranties in
effect.)
■Daily inspections
Perform inspections before long distance trips, when washing the vehicle, or when
refueling.
2 Maintenance P. 28
■Periodic inspections
• Check the brake fluid level monthly.
2 Brake Fluid P. 534
•Check the tire pressure monthly. Examin e the tread for wear and foreign objects.
2Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 548
•Check the operation of the exterior lights monthly.
2 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 536
•Check the condition of the wiper bl ades at least every six months.
2Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 545
■Types of Inspection and Maintenance
1Inspection and Maintenance
Maintenance, replacement, or repair of
emissions control devices and systems may be
done by any automotive repair establishment or
individuals using parts that are “certified” to
EPA standards.
According to state and fede ral regulations, failure to
perform maintenance on the maintenance main
items marked with # will not void your emissions
warranties. However, all ma intenance services should
be performed in accordan ce with the intervals
indicated by the driver information interface.
2 Maintenance Service Items P. 518
If you want to perform complex maintenance tasks
that require more skills a nd tools, you can purchase a
subscription to the Service Express website at
www.techinfo.honda.com .
2 Authorized Manuals P. 616
If you want to perform ma intenance yourself, make
sure that you have the necessary tools and skills first.
After performing maintenanc e, update the records in
the separate maintenance booklet.
U.S. models
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Handling the Unexpected
This chapter explains how to handle unexpected troubles.
ToolsTypes of Tools .................................. 572
If a Tire Goes Flat
Changing a Flat Tire ......................... 573
Engine Does Not Start Checking the Engine ........................ 580
If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak .. 581Emergency Engine Stop ................... 582
If the Battery Is Dead ....................... 583
Shift Lever Does Not Move .............. 586
Overheating How to Handle Overheating ............. 587 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On....589
If the Charging System Indicator Comes On ...589
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes
On or Blinks ................................... 590
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or Blinks ................................... 591
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or Blinks at the Same Time When the Brake
System Indicator (Amber) Comes On ... 592
If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator Comes On ....................... 593 If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator
Comes On or Blinks ....................... 594
Fuses Fuse Locations ................................. 595
Inspecting and Changing Fuses ........ 598
Emergency Towing ........................... 599
If You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door... 600
If You Cannot Open the Trunk ........ 601
Refueling ........................................... 602
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Index
Coolant (Engine)...................................... 531
Adding the Coolant ................................ 532
Overheating ............................................ 587
Creeping (Continuously Variable Transmission) .......................................... 431
Cup Holders .............................................. 184
Customer Service Information ................ 617
Customized Features ............... 115, 318, 325
D
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 161
Dead Battery ............................................ 583
Defaulting All the Settings ...................... 351
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ................................................. 197
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ............... 609
Dimming
Headlights .............................................. 158
Rearview Mirror ...................................... 170
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................ 525
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) ............. 157
Display Setup .................................... 215, 250
Display/Information Button ............ 110, 228
Door Mirrors ............................................. 171
Doors ........................................................ 128
Auto Door Locking.................................. 141
Auto Door Unlocking .............................. 141
Door Open Message ........................... 37, 95
Keys........................................................ 128 Locking/Unlocking the Doors from
the Inside............................................... 138
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside............................................ 131
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 551
Driver Information Interface ................... 109
Warning and Information Messages .......... 95
Driving ....................................................... 415
Braking .................................................... 494
Continuously Variable Transmission ......... 431
Shifting Position .............................. 432, 434
Starting the Engine .......................... 422, 425
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 562
E
Eco Assist® System ...................................... 11
ECON Button ............................................. 438
Elapsed Time ............................................. 112
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator ............................................ 85, 593
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 439
Emergency ................................................ 599
Emergency Engine Stop ........................... 582
Emergency Trunk Opener ................ 144, 601
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ....... 611
Engine
Coolant ................................................... 531
If the Battery Is Dead ............................... 583
Oil ........................................................... 524
Starting ........................................... 422, 425 Switch Buzzer.......................................... 152
Engine Coolant ......................................... 531
Adding the Coolant................................. 532
Overheating ............................................ 587
Temperature Gauge ................................ 108
Engine Oil ................................................. 524
Adding .................................................... 527
Checking................................................. 525
Displaying Maintenance Minder Information ........................................... 516
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 81, 589
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 524
ENGINE START/STOP Button .................... 153
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) .. 75
Exterior Care (Cleaning) ........................... 565
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 171
F
Features.................................................... 201
Filters
Dust and Pollen ....................................... 562
Oil ........................................................... 528
Flat Tire ..................................................... 573
Floor Mats ................................................. 564
Fluids Brake ...................................................... 534
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) ..................................................... 533
Engine Coolant ....................................... 531
Windshield Washer ................................. 535
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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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Index
Tires........................................................... 548
Air Pressure ............................. 549, 605, 607
Checking and Maintaining ....................... 548
Inspection ................................................ 548
Labeling................................................... 549
Puncture (Flat Tire) ................................... 573
Regulations.............................................. 551
Rotation .................................................. 555
Spare Tire ................................ 573, 605, 607
Summer................................................... 557
Tire Chains .............................................. 556
Wear Indicators ....................................... 553
Winter ..................................................... 556
Tools .......................................................... 572
Towing Behind a Motorhome ................. 421
Towing Your Vehicle Emergency............................................... 599
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) .................................................... 442
Indicator ............................................ 86, 594
Transmission ...................................... 432, 434
Continuously Variable
Transmission .................................. 432, 434
Fluid ........................................................ 533
Shift Lever Position Indicator ...... 82, 433, 435
TRIP Knob .................................................. 111
Trip Meter ................................................. 111
Troubleshooting ....................................... 571
Blown Fuse ...................................... 595, 596
Brake Pedal Vibrates .................................. 30
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door .......... 31 Emergency Towing .................................. 599
Engine Won’t Start .................................. 580
Noise When Braking .................................. 32
Overheating ............................................ 587
Puncture/Flat Tire .................................... 573
Rear Door Won’t Open...................... 31, 140
Shift Lever Won’t Move ........................... 586
Warning Indicators .................................... 78
Trunk ......................................................... 142
Lid........................................................... 142
Light Bulb........................................ 604, 606
Release Lever........................................... 601
Unable to Open....................................... 601
Turbo Engine Vehicle ............................... 509
Turbo Meter ............................................. 113
Turn Signals .............................................. 157
Indicators (Instrument Panel) ..................... 87
U
Unlocking the Doors ................................ 131
Unlocking the Front Doors from the Inside ................................................ 138
USB Adapter Cable ................................... 202
USB Flash Drives ....................... 221, 277, 301
USB Port(s) ................................................ 203
Using the Smart Entry with Push Button Start
System ..................................................... 131
V
Vanity Mirrors .............................................. 9
Vehicle Identification Number ................ 608
Vehicle Stability Assist
TM (VSA ®).............. 439
Off Button .............................................. 440
Off Indicator ............................................. 85
System Indicator ....................................... 84
Viscosity (Oil) ............................ 524, 605, 607
Voice Control Operation ......................... 252
Audio Commands ................................... 254
Climate Control Commands.................... 255
General Commands ................................ 255
Music Search Commands ........................ 255
On Screen Commands ............................ 255
Phone Commands .................................. 254
Useful Commands .................................. 254
Voice Portal Screen ................................. 253
Voice Recognition ................................... 252
VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist) ................. 439
W
Wallpaper......................................... 212, 237
Warning and Information Messages ........ 95
Warning Indicator On/Blinking ............... 589
Warning Labels .......................................... 76
Warranties (Warranty Manual provided
separately) .............................................. 613
Watts ................................................ 604, 606
Wear Indicators (Tire) .............................. 553
Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle) ........... 576
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