Honda Civic 5 Owners Manual

							Oil Pressure Low Check System (Engine) Check System (Brake)
If the engine oil is very low or has
lost pressure, you will see this
symbol or this symbol with an ‘‘OIL
PRESSURE LOW’’ message on the
multi-inf ormation display. You will
also see the low oil pressure
indicator in the instrument panel
flashing or staying on. If you see this
symbol/message, you should take
immediate action since serious
engine damage is possible. Follow
theprocedureonpage .If you see this symbol or this symbol
with a ‘‘CHECK SYSTEM’’ message
on the multi-information display, it
means one of the engine’s emissions
systems may have a problem. Have
your vehicle checked by a dealer
(see page on petrol models and
page on diesel models).If there is a problem with the brake
system, you will see this symbol or
this symbol with a ‘‘CHECK
SYSTEM’’ message on the multi-
inf ormation display. The parking
brake and brake system indicator in
the instrument panel will also come
on. For more inf ormation, see page
.
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							Check System (Charging System) Check System (Airbag System)
If there is a problem with the anti-
lock brake system (ABS), you will
see this symbol or this symbol with a
‘‘CHECK SYSTEM’’ message on the
multi-inf ormation display. Have your
vehicle checked by a dealer (see
page ). Check System (ABS System)
If you see this symbol or this symbol
with a ‘‘CHECK SYSTEM’’ message
on the multi-information display, it
means the battery is not being
charged. For more inf ormation, see
page .If there is a problem with your f ront
airbags, side airbags, automatic seat
belt tensioners, or side curtain
airbags, you will see this symbol or
this symbol with a ‘‘CHECK
SYSTEM’’ message on the multi-
inf ormation display. Take your
vehicle to a dealer as soon as
possible (see page ).3078 565
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							Check System (i-SHIFT) Check System (EPS)
If there is a problem with the
i-SHIFT system, you will see this
symbol or this symbol with a
‘‘CHECK SYSTEM’’ message on the
multi-inf ormation display. The
i-SHIFT system indicator on the
instrument panel will also come on
and you will hear a beep. If you see
this symbol/message, avoid rapid
acceleration, f requently shif ting, anddriving at high speed, and have the
vehicle checked by your dealer as
soon as possible. For more
inf ormation, see page .
If there is a problem with the electric
power steering (EPS) system, you
will see this symbol or this symbol
with a ‘‘CHECK SYSTEM’’ message
on the multi-information display. The
EPS system indicator in the
instrument panel will also come on. If
you see this symbol/message, have
the EPS system checked by your
dealer. For more inf ormation, see
page . This symbol/message and the
i-SHIFT system indicator also come
on while driving if the clutch system
is overheating. They will go of f when
the clutch system temperature
comes down. If they go of f while
driving to your dealer, you can
continue driving normally.
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On vehicles with i-SHIFT (automated
manual transmission)
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							Check System (VSA)
If there is a problem with the vehicle
stability assist (VSA) system, you
will see this symbol or this symbol
with a ‘‘CHECK SYSTEM’’ message
on the multi-information display. The
VSA system and VSA activation
indicators in the instrument panel
will also come on. If you see this
symbol/message, have the VSA
system checked by your dealer. For
more inf ormation, see page .Check System (Engine Oil Level
Sensor)Check System (PGM-FI)
If there is a problem with the engine
oil level sensor system, you will see
this symbol or this symbol with a
‘‘CHECK SYSTEM’’ message on the
multi-inf ormation display. If you
ignore this symbol/message and
continue driving, the system will be
seriously damaged. For more
inf ormation, see page .If there is a problem with the engine
control system, you will see this
symbol or this symbol with a
‘‘CHECK SYSTEM’’ message on the
multi-inf ormation display. If you
ignore this symbol/message and
continue driving, the engine control
system will be seriously damaged.
For more inf ormation, see page .
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							DPF (Regeneration Required)
If you see this symbol or this symbol
with a ‘‘DPF REGENERATION
REQUIRED’’ message on the multi-
inf ormation display while the engine
is running, it means the diesel
particulate f ilter (DPF) should be
regenerated to remove the
accumulated particulate matter (PM).
For more inf ormation on the DPF
system, see page .DPF (Check System)
If you see this symbol or this symbol
with a ‘‘CHECK SYSTEM’’ message
on the multi-information display
while the engine is running, it means
the diesel particulate f ilter (DPF) is
clogged with accumulated
particulate matter (PM) and it
should be checked, then repaired or
replaced. Take your vehicle to a
Honda dealer as soon as possible.While in this condition, the engine
power gets reduced.
If you ignore this symbol/message
and continue driving, the DPF and
your vehicle’s emission control
systems will be seriously damaged.
For more inf ormation on the DPF
system, see page .595
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Diesel models wit h DPF (Diesel
Particulate Filter)Diesel models wit h DPF (Diesel
Particulate Filter)
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							Water In Fuel Filter Check System (Automatic
Headlights On)
If this symbol or this symbol with a
‘‘WATER IN FUEL FILTER’’
message shows on the multi-
inf ormation display, water has
accumulated in the f uel system,
which may cause damage to the fuel
injection system. Contact your dealer
as soon as possible to have the water
drained of f .If you see this symbol or this symbol
with a ‘‘CHECK SYSTEM’’ message
on the multi-information display, it
means there is a problem with the
automatic headlights on control
system. If you see this symbol/
message, have the vehicle checked
by your dealer as soon as possible.
Diesel models only
On vehicles with automatic lighting
feature.
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							Def lation Warning System (Check
System)
If there is a problem with the
def lation warning system, you will
see this symbol or this symbol with a
‘‘CHECK SYSTEM’’ message on the
multi-inf ormation display. The
def lation warning system indicator in
the instrument panel also continues
to f lash f or a while (approximately 1
minute), then stays on. If you see
this symbol/message, the def lation
warning system is not monitoringtyre pressure. Have the deflation
warning system checked by your
dealer as soon as possible (see page
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You can customize some of the vehicle control settings to suit your needs. The table shows the settings you can
customize.
Menu Item Description
Sets the speed alarm on and changes the alarm speed
setting.
Sets the speed alarm on.
Initialises the deflation warning system.
Switches warning message to be displayed or not.
Changes the outside temperature reading above or below
its current reading.
Causes trip meter A and the average fuel economy to
reset when you refuel.
Resets the elapsed time of your current trip.
Changes the measurement standard in the trip computer.
Switches indicator to be displayed or not.
Switches indicator to be displayed or not.
SPEED ALARM 1
(ON/OFF, Setting)
SPEED ALARM 2
(ON/OFF, Setting)
SPEED ALARM 1
(ON/OFF)
SPEED ALARM 2
(ON/OFF)
WARNING MESSAGE
ADJUST OUTSIDE
TEMP. DISPLAY
TRIP A RESET WITH
REFUEL
ELAPSED TIME RESET
DISPLAY UNIT
REV. INDICATOR
ECO. INDICATOR Page
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132
Group Setup
SPEED ALARM
(For some types)
(P.116)
(P.427)
CHG SETTING
(P.122) Setting Option
ON/OFF
over 5 km/h (mph)
with 5 km/h (mph) steps
ON/OFF
CANCEL
OK
ON/OFF
up to 3°C
0°C
ON/OFF
IGNOFF ,TRIPA,TRIPB
AUT O , KM, MILES
ON /OFF
ON /OFF
Factory default setting
Setting is available while driving Only on the right-hand drive type
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INIT IALISE
DEFLATION
WARNING SYSTEM
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LANGUAGE
(P.134)
DEFAULT ALL
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135 Menu Item Description
Changes the language used in the display.
Returns all settings to the factory default.Setting Option
ENGLISH , ITALIAN,
SPANISH, GERMAN,
FRENCH, PORT UGUESE
CANCEL
OK
Factory default setting :
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							To enter the customizing mode, the
vehicle must be stopped with the
ignition switch in the ON (II)
position and the parking brake set on
vehicles with manual transmission or
i-SHIFT. If your vehicle has the
automatic transmission, the shif t
levershouldbeinpark.
(Exceptionally, this condition is not
applied on some speed alarm
settings.) Press and hold the INFO
button on the steering wheel f or
about 3 seconds while the multi-
inf ormation display is in its normal
display. Here are the settings you
can customize.
Each time you press the INFO
button, the display changes as shown
above.
DEFAULT ALL: To return to the
def ault settings (see page ). LANGUAGE: To select language
(see page ). CHG SETTING: To change
vehicle control settings (see page
). INITIALISE DEFLATION
WARNING SYSTEM: To initialise
the deflation warning system (see
page ). SPEED ALARM (For some types):
To set the speed alarm (see page
).
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: Press the INFO button. INITIALISE DEFLATION WARNING
SYSTEM (See page 427)
(For some types)
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