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Honda Civic (2019 year). Instruction - part 35

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Driving

Fuel Economy and CO

Emissions

Improving Fuel Economy and Reducing CO

Emissions

Achieving fuel economy and reducing CO

emissions is dependent on several

factors, including driving conditions, load weight, idling time, driving habits, and
vehicle condition. Depending on these and other factors, you may not achieve the
rated fuel economy of this vehicle.

You can optimize your fuel economy with proper maintenance of your vehicle.
Always maintain your vehicle in accordance with the messages displayed on the
driver information interface.
• Use engine oil with the viscosity recommended.

2 Recommended Engine Oil P. 560

• Maintain the specified tire pressure.
• Do not load the vehicle with excess cargo.
• Keep your vehicle clean. A buildup of snow or mud on your vehicle's underside

adds weight and increases wind resistance.

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Maintenance and Fuel Economy

Improving Fuel Economy and Reducing CO

Emissions

Direct calculation is the recommended method to
determine actual fuel consumed while driving.

In Canada, posted fuel economy numbers are
established following a simulated test. For more
information on how this test is performed, please visit
http://oee.nrcan.gc.ca/

Miles driven

Gallons of

fuel

Miles per

Gallon

100

Liters of

fuel

Kilometers

driven

L per 100 km

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Driving

Turbo Engine Vehicle

Handling Precautions

The turbocharger is a high-precision device to obtain greater horsepower by
delivering a large volume of compressed air into the engine using a turbine driven by
the engine’s exhaust gas pressure.

• When the engine is cold just after starting, avoid revving the engine or sudden

acceleration.

• Always replace the engine oil and engine oil filter according to the Maintenance

Minder. The turbine rotates at very high speeds over 100,000 rpm and its
temperature reaches over 1,292°F (700°C). It is lubricated and cooled by engine
oil. If you fail to replace the engine oil and filter at the scheduled distance or
interval, deteriorated engine oil may cause failure such as sticking and abnormal
noise of the turbine bearing.

Turbo Engine Vehicle

The scheduled maintenance intervals for replacing
the filter is indicated on the driver information
interface. Follow the information of when to replace
them.

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The temperature gauge pointer is at the

mark

when you restart the engine after driving under high
load conditions such as at high speed or in hilly
terrain. This is normal. The gauge goes down after
you idle or drive the vehicle for about one minute.

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Maintenance

This chapter discusses basic maintenance.

Before Performing Maintenance

Inspection and Maintenance ............ 548
Safety When Performing Maintenance .... 549
Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance

Service ........................................... 550

Maintenance Minder

..................... 551

Maintenance Under the Hood

Maintenance Items Under the Hood .... 557
Opening 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.... 581
Checking and Maintaining Tires

Checking Tires ................................. 584
Tire and Loading Information Label .. 585
Tire Labeling .................................... 585
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles).. 587
Wear 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

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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 any 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.)

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Daily inspections

Perform inspections before long distance trips, when washing the vehicle, or when
refueling.

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Periodic inspections

• Check the brake/clutch

fluid level monthly.

2 Brake/Clutch

Fluid P. 570

• Check the tire pressure monthly. Examine the tread for wear and foreign objects.

2 Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 584

• Check the operation of the exterior lights monthly.

2 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 572

• Check the condition of the wiper blades at least every six months.

2 Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 581

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Types of Inspection and Maintenance

Inspection 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 federal regulations, failure to
perform maintenance on the maintenance main
items marked with # will not void your emissions
warranties. However, all maintenance services should
be performed in accordance with the intervals
indicated by the driver information interface.

2 Maintenance Service Items P. 554

If you want to perform complex maintenance tasks
that require more skills and tools, you can purchase a
subscription to the Service Express website at
www.techinfo.honda.com.

2 Authorized Manuals P. 665

If you want to perform maintenance yourself, make
sure that you have the necessary tools and skills first.
After performing maintenance, update the records in
the separate maintenance booklet.

U.S. models

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Safety When Performing Maintenance

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Safety When Performing Maintenance

Some of the most important safety precautions are given here.
However, we cannot warn you of every conceivable hazard that can arise in
performing maintenance. Only you can decide whether you should perform a given
task.

• To reduce the possibility of fire or explosion, keep cigarettes, sparks, and flames

away from the battery and all fuel related parts.

• Never leave rags, towels, or other flammable objects under the hood.

Heat from the engine and exhaust can ignite them, causing a fire.

• To clean parts, use a commercially available degreaser or parts cleaner, not

gasoline.

• Wear eye protection and protective clothing when working with the battery or

compressed air.

• Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, which is poisonous and can kill you.

Only operate the engine if there is sufficient ventilation.

• The vehicle must be in a stationary condition.

Make sure your vehicle is parked on level ground, the parking brake is set, and
the engine is off.

• Be aware that hot parts can burn you.

Make sure to let the engine and exhaust system cool thoroughly before
touching vehicle parts.

• Be aware that moving parts can injure you.

Do not start the engine unless instructed, and keep your hands and limbs away
from moving parts.

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Maintenance Safety

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Vehicle Safety

Safety When Performing Maintenance

WARNING

Improperly maintaining this vehicle or
failing to correct a problem before driving
can cause a crash in which you can be
seriously hurt or killed.

Always follow the inspection and
maintenance recommendations according
to the schedules in this owner’s manual.

WARNING

Failure to properly follow maintenance
instructions and precautions can cause you
to be seriously hurt or killed.

Always follow the procedures and
precautions in this owner’s manual.

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Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service

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Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service

The use of Honda genuine parts and fluids is recommended when maintaining and
servicing your vehicle. Honda genuine parts are manufactured according to the
same high quality standards used in Honda vehicles.

Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service

Do not press the engine cover forcibly. This may
damage the engine cover and component parts.

2.0 L engine models

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Maintenance Minder

If the engine oil life is less than 15%, you will see the Maintenance Minder messages
appear on the driver information interface every time you turn the ignition switch to
ON

(

. The messages notify you when to change the engine oil, or when to bring

your vehicle to a dealer for indicated maintenance services.

*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.

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To Use Maintenance Minder

Maintenance items, which should be serviced at the same time that you replace the
engine oil, appear on the driver information interface.
You can view them on the Maintenance Minder screen at any time.
1. Turn the ignition switch to ON

(

2. Press the

button several times until

is displayed.

3. Press ENTER to go to the Maintenance Minder screen. The engine oil life

appears on the driver information interface along with maintenance items due
soon.

*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.

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Displaying the Maintenance Minder Information

Displaying the Maintenance Minder Information

Based on the engine operating conditions and oil
age, the remaining engine oil life is calculated and
displayed as a percentage.

There is a list of maintenance main and sub items you
can view on the driver information interface.

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Displayed Engine Oil

Life (%)

Calculated Engine Oil

Life (%)

100

100 to 91

90 to 81

80 to 71

70 to 61

60 to 51

50 to 41

40 to 31

30 to 21

20 to 16

15 to 11

10 to 6

5 to 1

Sub Item

Engine Oil Life

Main Item

ENTER Button

Button

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The system message indicator (

) comes on along with the Maintenance Minder message.

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Maintenance Minder Messages on the Driver Information
Interface

Maintenance Message

Oil Life Display

Explanation

Information

—

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 Soon

The 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 Now

The 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 Due

The 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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Maintenance Service Items

Maintenance 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).

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Maintenance Main Items

●

Replace engine oil

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Replace engine oil

and oil filter

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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.

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Maintenance Sub Items

●

Rotate tires

●

Replace air cleaner element

●

Replace dust and pollen filter

●

Inspect drive belt

●

Replace transmission fluid

●

Replace spark plugs

●

Inspect valve clearance

●

Replace engine coolant

●

Replace brake fluid

Continuously variable transmission models

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Maintenance Service Items

•

Adjust the valves during services A, 0, 9, 1, 2, or 3
if they are noisy.

Canadian 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.

*2: If you drive in dusty conditions, replace the air cleaner element every 24,000 km (15,000 miles).
*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 24,000 km (15,000 miles).

*4:

*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.

# : See information on maintenance and emissions warranty.

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Maintenance Main Items

●

Replace engine oil

●

Replace engine oil

and oil filter

Continuously variable transmission models

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Maintenance Sub Items

●

Rotate tires

●

Replace air cleaner element

●

Replace dust and pollen filter

●

Inspect drive belt

●

Replace transmission fluid

●

Replace spark plugs

●

Inspect valve clearance

●

Replace engine coolant

●

Replace brake fluid

●

Service front and rear brakes

●

Inspect these items:

• Fuel lines and connections

Maintenance Minder

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Reset the maintenance minder information display if you have performed the
maintenance service.

1. Turn the ignition switch to ON

(

2. Press the

(display/information) button repeatedly until the

appears.

3. Press the ENTER button.
4. Press and hold the ENTER button for about 10 seconds to enter the reset mode.
5. Press

to select a maintenance item to reset, or to select All Due Items

(You can also select Cancel to end the process).

6. Press the ENTER button to reset the selected item.
7. Repeat from step 4 for other items you wish to reset.

*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.

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Resetting the Display

Resetting the Display

NOTICE

Failure to reset the Maintenance Minder

display

after a maintenance service results in the system
showing incorrect maintenance intervals, which can
lead to serious mechanical problems.

The dealer will reset the Maintenance Minder

display after completing the required maintenance
service. If someone other than a dealer performs
maintenance service, reset the Maintenance
Minder

display yourself.

You can also reset the Maintenance Minder

display

using the audio/information screen.

2 Customized Features P. 337

Models with Display Audio

ENTER Button

(Display/Information) Button

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Maintenance Under the Hood

Maintenance Items Under the Hood

1.5 L engine models

Brake/Clutch

Fluid

(Black Cap)

Reserve Tank

Washer Fluid
(Blue Cap)

Engine Oil Dipstick
(Orange)

Engine Oil Fill Cap

Battery

Reserve Tank Cap

U.S. models

Washer Fluid
(Blue Cap)

Canadian models

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2.0 L engine models

Brake/Clutch

Fluid

(Black Cap)

Reserve Tank

Washer Fluid
(Blue Cap)

Engine Oil Dipstick
(Orange)

Engine Oil Fill Cap

Battery

Reserve Tank Cap

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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.

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.

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.

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 lifting the lever, the latch
mechanism should be cleaned and lubricated.

Do not press the engine cover forcibly. This may
damage the engine cover and component parts.

WARNING

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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