Honda Civic 5 Owners Manual

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On diesel models
On vehicles with i-SHIFT
Connect the second jumper cable to
thenegative( )terminalonthe
booster battery. Connect the other
end to the stud bolt on the engine
side as shown. Do not connect this
jumper cable to any other part of the
engine.
If the booster battery is in another
vehicle, have an assistant start
that vehicle and run it at a fast idle.
Start the vehicle. If the starter
motor still operates slowly, check
that the jumper cables have good
metal-to-metal contact.Once the vehicle is running,
disconnect the negative cable f rom
your vehicle, then f rom the
booster battery. Disconnect the
positive cable f rom your vehicle,
and then from the booster battery.
Keep the ends of the jumper
cables away from each other and
any metal on the vehicle until
everything is disconnected.
Otherwise, you may cause an
electrical short.
Af ter jump starting, you must move
the shift lever to neutral and press
on the brake pedal f or about 3
seconds until the gear position
indicator shows N the next time you
turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position. 5.
6.7.
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2.2
engine model (Diesel)
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If you see steam and/or spray
coming f rom under the bonnet,
turn of f the engine. Wait until you
seenomoresignsof steamor
spray, then open the bonnet.If you do not see steam or spray,
leave the engine running and
watch the temperature gauge. If
the high heat is due to overloading,
the engine should start to cool
down almost immediately. If it
does, wait until the temperature
gauge comes down to the midpoint,
then continue driving.
If the temperature gauge stays at
the red mark, turn of f the engine.
Look f or any obvious coolant leaks,
such as a split radiator hose.
Everything is still extremely hot,
so use caution. If you f ind a leak, it
must be repaired bef ore you
continue driving (see
on page ). Saf ely pull to the side of the road.
Put the transmission in neutral,
and set the parking brake. Turn
of f the all accessories, and turn on
the hazard warning lights.
Driving with the temperature gauge
pointer at the red mark can cause
serious damage to your engine. If your vehicle overheats, you should
take immediate action. The only
indicationmaybethetemperature
gauge climbing to or above the red
mark. Or you may see steam or
spray coming f rom under the bonnet. The pointer of the vehicle’s
temperature gauge should stay in
the midrange. If it climbs to the red
mark, you should determine the
reason (hot day, driving up a steep
hill, etc.).
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2.3.
4.
5.
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On vehicles with manual transmission
and i-SHIFT (automated manual
transmission)
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If the Engine Overheats (Petrol models)
557
Steam and spray from an
overheated engine can
seriously scald you.
Do not open the bonnet if
steam is coming out.
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							If there was no coolant in the
reserve tank, you may need to add
coolant to the radiator. Let the
engine cool down until the pointer
reaches the middle of the
temperature gauge, or lower,
bef ore checking the radiator.
Using gloves or a large heavy
cloth, turn the radiator cap
anticlockwise, without pushing
down, to the f irst stop. Af ter the
pressure releases, push down on
the cap, and turn it until it comes
off. If you don’t f ind an obvious leak,
check the coolant level in the
radiator reserve tank (see page
).Start the engine, and set the
temperature control dial to
maximum heat (climate control to
AUTO at ‘‘ ’’). Add coolant
to the radiator up to the base of
the f iller neck. If you do not have
the proper coolant mixture
available, you can add plain water.
Remember to have the cooling
system drained and ref illed with
the proper mixture as soon as you
can.
If the temperature stays normal,
check the coolant level in the
radiator reserve tank. If it has
gone down, add coolant to the
MAX mark. Put the cap back on
tightly. Put the radiator cap back on
tightly. Run the engine, and check
the temperature gauge. If it goes
back to the red mark, the engine
needs repair (see
on page ). 6.
7.
8.9.
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If the Engine Overheats (Petrol models)
Emergency
Towing
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Removing the radiator cap
while the engine is hot can
cause the coolant to spray
out, seriously scalding you.
Always let the engine and
radiator cool down before
removing the radiator cap.
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If the high temperature indicator
stays on, turn of f the engine. If you do not see steam or spray,
leave the engine running, and
check the high temperature
indicator. If the high heat is due to
overloading, the engine should
start to cool down almost
immediately. If it does, wait until
the high temperature indicator
goes of f , then continue driving. If you see steam and/or spray
coming f rom under the bonnet,
turn of f the engine. Wait until you
seenomoresignsof steamor
spray, then open the bonnet. If the vehicle overheats, you should
take immediate action. The only
indication may be the high
temperature indicator blinking or
remaining on. Or you may see steam
or spray coming f rom under the
bonnet.
You will also see the symbol ‘‘ ,’’
or this symbol with an ‘‘ENGINE
TEMP. HIGH’’ message on the
multi-inf ormation display. Driving with the high temperature
indicator on can cause serious
damage to your engine. The high temperature indicator
should be of f under most conditions.
If the engine coolant temperature
gets higher than normal, the
indicator will blink. If it stays on, you
should determine the reason (hot
day, driving up a steep hill, etc.).
Saf ely pull to the side of the road.
Put the transmission in Park, and
set the parking brake. Turn of f all
accessories, and turn on the
hazard warning indicators. 1.2.
3.
4.
On vehicles with automatic transmission
only
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If the Engine Overheats (Petrol models)
559
Steam and spray from an
overheated engine can
seriously scald you.
Do not open the bonnet if
steam is coming out.
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							Look f or any obvious coolant leaks,
such as a split radiator hose.
Everything is still extremely hot,
so use caution. If you f ind a leak, it
must be repaired bef ore you
continue driving (see
on page ).
Using gloves or a large heavy
cloth, turn the radiator cap
anticlockwise, without pushing
down, to the f irst stop. Af ter the
pressure releases, push down on
the cap, and turn it until it comes
off. If there was no coolant in the
reserve tank, you may need to add
coolant to the radiator. Let the
engine cool down until the high
temperature indicator goes of f
bef ore checking the radiator. If you don’t f ind an obvious leak,
check the coolant level in the
radiator reserve tank (see page
).
Start the engine, and set the
temperature control dial to
maximum heat (climate control to
AUTO at ‘‘ ’’). Add coolant
to the radiator up to the base of
the f iller neck. If you do not havethe proper coolant mixture
available, you can add plain water.
Remember to have the cooling
system drained and ref illed with
the proper mixture as soon as you
can.
Put the radiator cap back on
tightly. Run the engine, and check
the high temperature indicator. If
it begins to blink or comes on
again, the engine needs repair
(see on page
).
If the temperature stays normal,
check the coolant level in the
radiator reserve tank. If it has
gone down, add coolant to the
MAX mark. Put the cap back on
tightly. 6.
7.8.
9. 5.
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If the Engine Overheats (Petrol models)
560
Removing the radiator cap
while the engine is hot can
cause the coolant to spray
out, seriously scalding you.
Always let the engine and
radiator cool down before
removing the radiator cap.
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							The pointer of your vehicle’s
temperature gauge should stay in
the midrange under most conditions.
Itmaygohigherif youaredrivingup
a long steep hill on a very hot day. If
it climbs to the red mark, you should
determine the reason.
Driving with the temperature gauge
pointer at the red mark can cause
serious damage to your engine.
Your vehicle can overheat for several
reasons, such as lack of coolant or a
mechanical problem. The only
indicationmaybethetemperature
gauge climbing to or above the red
mark. Or you may see steam or
spray coming f rom under the bonnet.
In either case, you should take
immediate action.Saf ely pull to the side of the road.
Put the transmission in neutral
and set the parking brake. Turn
of f the climate control system and
all other accessories. Turn on the
hazard warning indicators.
If you see steam and/or spray
coming f rom under the bonnet,
turn of f the engine.If you do not see steam or spray,
leave the engine running and
watch the temperature gauge. If
the high heat is due to overloading
(climbing a long, steep hill on a
hot day with the A/C running, f or
example), the engine should start
to cool down almost immediately.
If it does, wait until the tempera-
ture gauge comes down to the mid-
point, then continue driving.
If the temperature gauge stays at
the red mark, turn of f the engine.
Wait until you see no more signs
of steam or spray, then open the
bonnet. 1.
2.3.
4.
5.
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If theEngineOverheats(Dieselmodels)
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Steam and spray from an
overheated engine can
seriously scald you.
Do not open the bonnet if
steam is coming out.
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							Look f or any obvious coolant leaks,
such as a split radiator hose.
Everything is still extremely hot,
so use caution. If you f ind a leak, it
must be repaired bef ore you
continue driving (see
on page ).
If you don’t f ind an obvious leak,
check the coolant level in the
expansion tank (see page ).Start the engine and set the
temperature control dial to
maximum heat (climate control to
AUTO at ‘‘ ’’). Add coolant up
to the MAX line on the expansion
tank. If you do not have the proper
coolant mixture available, you can
add plain water. Remember to
have the cooling system drained
and ref illed with the proper
mixture as soon as you can.
If the expansion tank needs
coolant, you will have to remove
thecap.Beforedoingthat,turn
the ignition switch to the ON (II)
position and check the
temperature gauge. Remove the
expansion tank cap only if the
temperature gauge pointer has
come down to normal or below the
red mark and you do not hear any
bubbling or gurgling noises
coming f rom the cooling system.Use a cloth or glove to protect
your hand while removing the
expansion tank cap. Loosen the
cap by turning it 1/8 turn anticlock-
wise. Stop and wait for any pres-
sure in the expansion tank to
escape. Then remove the cap by
turning it anticlockwise.Put the expansion tank cap back
on tightly. Run the engine, and
check the temperature gauge. If it
goes back to the red mark, the
engine needs repair (see
on page ).
If the temperature stays normal,
check the coolant level in the
expansion tank. If it has gone
down, add coolant to the MAX
mark. Put the expansion tank cap
back on tightly. 9. 8. 7. 6.
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11.
12.
If theEngineOverheats(Dieselmodels)
Emergency
Towing
Emergency T owing
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Removing the expansion
tank cap while the engine is
hot can cause the coolant to
spray out, seriously scalding
you.
Always let the engine and
radiator cool down before
removing the expansion tank
cap.
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							Start the engine, and watch the oil
pressure indicator. If it does not go
out within 10 seconds, turn of f the
engine. There is a mechanical
problem that needs to be repaired
bef ore you can continue driving
(see on page
). Running the engine with low oil
pressure can cause serious
mechanical damage almost
immediately. Turn of f the engine as
soon as you can safely get the
vehicle stopped.
Saf ely pull of f the road, and shut
of f the engine. Turn on the hazard
warning indicators.
Let the vehicle sit f or a minute.
Open the bonnet, and check the oil
level (see page ). An engine
very low on oil can lose pressure
during cornering and other driving
manoeuvres.
If necessary, add oil to bring the
level back to the full mark on the
dipstick (see page on petrol
models, and page on diesel
models). This indicator should come
on when the ignition switch
is in the ON (II) position, and go out
af ter the engine starts. It should
never come on when the engine is
running. If it starts f lashing or stays
on, the oil pressure has dropped very
low or lost pressure. Serious engine
damage is possible and you should
take immediate action.
You will also see the symbol ‘‘ ,’’
or this symbol with an ‘‘OIL
PRESSURE LOW’’ message on the
multi-inf ormation display (see page
).1.
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L ow Oil Pressure Indicator
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							Your vehicle has an engine oil level
sensor to check the oil level. If the
symbol ‘‘ ’’ f or the oil level
indicator comes on on the multi-
inf ormation display when the engine
is running, the engine oil level is low.
You will also hear a beep when this
symbol comes on. If you select the
warning symbol with the message(s)
in the customizing settings, you will
see this symbol with a ‘‘CHECK
ENGINE OIL LEVEL’’ message on
the multi-information display (seepage ). The oil level symbol/message
display can be reset each time you
turn of f the engine. When you start
your trip again, the system begins to
monitor the engine oil level. It may
take a while until the system senses
the engine oil level is low and the
symbol, or the symbol with a
message appear on the multi-
inf ormation display. You should
check the engine oil level and add
engine oil bef ore driving again if the
oil level symbol, or the symbol with a
‘‘CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL’’
message comes on. If this symbol comes on, saf ely pull
off the road, park the vehicle on level
ground, turn of f the engine and let
the vehicle sit f or approximately 3
minutes.
Do not f ill above the upper mark on
the dipstick and do not spill the
engine oil in the engine compartment.
This could damage the engine and
other components.
If you do not carry spare engine oil in
your vehicle, drive moderately to the
nearest service area and add engine
oil. Avoid f ull-throttle acceleration
and driving at high speed. Check the oil level. If the engine oil
level is near or below the lower mark
on the dipstick, you should add the
engine oil (see page on petrol
models, and page on diesel
models).105
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OIL LEVEL INDICATOR
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							This indicator should come on when
the ignition switch is in the ON (II)
position, and go out af ter the engine
starts. If the charging system
indicator comes on brightly when the
engine is running, the battery is not
being charged. You will also see the
symbol ‘‘ ,’’ or this symbol with
a ‘‘CHECK SYSTEM’’ message on
the multi-information display (see
page ).
Immediately turn of f all electrical
accessories. Try not to use other
electrically operated controls such as
the power windows. Keep the engine
running; starting the engine will
discharge the battery rapidly.
Go to a dealer or a service station
where you can get technical
assistance. This system activates after the
engine warms up. If the outside
temperature is extremely low, you
mayhavetodriveforalongtime
until the system senses the engine
oil level.
If the symbol ‘‘ ,’’ or this symbol
with a ‘‘CHECK SYSTEM’’ message
appears on the multi-inf ormation
display when the engine is running,
there is a system problem in the
engine oil level sensor. You will also
hear a beep. Have your dealer
inspect your vehicle as soon as
possible. If you ignore the oil level symbol/
message and keep driving with this
symbol/message on, you can
seriously damage the engine.
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Charging System
Indicator Oil L evel Sensor Failure
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