2011 Honda Civic Coupe Owners Manual

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Changing a Flat Tire Emergencies . 258 . 62 . 282 . 337 . 345 . 351 . 339 . 349 Charging System Indicator . 352 Checking the Fuses . 77 Hazard Warning Flashers . 345 Jump Starting Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 349 Malfunction Indicator Lamp . 350 . 347 Overheated Engine . 358 Towing . 109 . 77 . 358 . 94 . 373 . 376 ..... .................. ......... ............................ ..... ... .................. ....................................... ......................... ...................... ...................... ............ ....................... ........................ Emergency Brake Emergency Flashers Emergency Towing Emergency Trunk Opener Emissions Controls Emissions Testing Engine Adding Engine Coolant Coolant Temperature Gauge If It Won’t Start Malfunction Indicator ............ . 304 .... . 70 ......................... . 343 Lamp ................................ ....................... Oil Life Indicator Oil Pressure Indicator Oil, Synthetic Oil, What Kind to Use Overheating Specifications ............................. .............. ............................... ............................ ........ . 59, 350 . 291 . 59, 349 . 301 . 300 . 347 . 364 .................... Speed Limiter Starting . 273, 276 . 270 ....................................... Ethanol in Gasoline ...................... . 253 Evaporative Emissions Controls . 373 Exhaust Fumes ............................... . 52 Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat Belts by ........................................ . 16 Fan Control Features Filling the Fuel Tank Filters .................................... ......................................... .................... . 119 . 117 . 253 Dust and Pollen Oil ......................... ............................................... ............. ................... ..................................... Flashers, Hazard Warning Flat Tire, Changing a Floor Mats . 321 . 302 . 77 . 339 . 320 CONTINUED III 10/06/24 17:12:25 31SVA650_393 Index Fluids Automatic Transmission Brake Clutch Manual Transmission Power Steering Windshield Washer .......... .......................................... ......................................... .............. .......................... .................. ........................................ . 308 . 310 . 311 . 309 . 311 . 307 . 75 Fog Lights FM Stereo Radio Reception Folding Rear Seat Four-way Flashers Front Airbags Front Seat ................................... ......................... .......................... .............................. . 214 . 101 . 77 . 9, 23 Fuel Adjusting Airbags ...................................... ..................................... ................................................. .......... .................................... ...................... ........................................... ..................... ................ ............................... ........................ ............................... Check Fuel Cap Message Economy Fill Door and Cap Gauge Low Fuel Indicator Octane Requirement Oxygenated Tank, Refueling . 95 . 9, 23 . 252 . 70 . 258 . 253 . 70 . 66 . 252 . 253 . 253 . 258 Fuel Economy IV Fuse Locations Fuses, Checking the .............................. ..................... . 356 . 352 Gas Mileage, Improving Gasoline Gauge Low Fuel Indicator Octane Requirement Tank, Refueling ............... ......................................... ........................................... ..................... ................ ........................ ................ Gas Station Procedures Gauges . 258 . 252 . 70 . 66 . 252 . 253 . 253 Engine Coolant Temperature . 70 Fuel . 70 ... ............................................... Gearshift Lever Positions Automatic Transmission Manual Transmission .......... .............. ...................................... Glove Box Gross Axle Weight Rating . 274 . 272 . 111 (GAWR) ..................................... . 265 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) ..................................... . 265 . 312 . 227 . 77 ............. ........................... .............. Halogen Headlight Bulbs HandsFreeLink Hazard Warning Flashers Headlights Aiming Daytime Running Lights High Beam Indicator Lights On Indicator Reminder Chime Replacing Halogen Bulbs Turning on . 312 ........................................ . 75 ............ . 65 .................. . 65 .................... . 74 ......................... . 312 ........ . 74 ................................... . 98 .............................. Head Restraints . 109 ............................. Heated Mirrors . 103 ................................. Heaters, Seat . 118 ..................... Heating and Cooling . 270 ............. High Altitude, Starting at . 74 ....................................... High Beam . 319 .............. High-mount Brake Light .. Hood, Opening and Closing the . 254 . 4, 72 Horn .............................................. ........................... Hydraulic Clutch . 311 10/06/24 17:12:31 31SVA650_394 ... Identification Number, Vehicle . 362 Ignition Keys Switch Timing Control System .............................................. ........................................... ............ ........................ ......... Immobilizer System Important Safety Precautions Indicators . 79 . 81 . 374 . 80 . 6 . 61 .............. System) ABS (Anti-Lock Brake) Brake (Parking and Brake ............................ ................ Charging System Cruise Control Door Open DRL (Daytime Running ............................. ................................... . 60, 351 . 59, 349 . 64 . 65 Lights) ...................................... . 65 EPS (Electric Power Steering) . 62 ..................................... . 65 Fog Light . 65 High Beam ................................... . 61 Key (Immobilizer System) ........ . 65 Lights On ..................................... . 66 Low Fuel ...................................... Low Oil Pressure . 59, 349 . 63, 284 Low Tire Pressure ................ .............. TM ....... ... .................................... .......................... ....................................... ........................... ............................................... Maintenance Minder . 62, 291 Malfunction Indicator Lamp . 350 . 63 REV Limit . 66 Security System . 59 Seat Belt Side Airbag Off . 60 SRS . 60 . 63, 285 TPMS Trunk Open . 65 Turn Signal and Hazard ................................... ................................. Warning VSA Activation VSA System Washer Level ................................... ............................ ................................. .............................. . 61 . 64 . 64 . 65 Indicators, Instrument . 57, 59 . 38 Panel ....................................... ............................... Infant Restraint Infant Seats Installing Tether Anchor Points Inflation, Proper Tire Information Display Inside Mirror Inspection, Tire Installing a Child Seat ...................................... ................ ................... ........................ ................................. ............................. .................... .......... Tether Anchorage Points . 41 . 46 . 323 . 67 . 108 . 326 . 41 . 46 Index ............................. ........................ Using LATCH Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Brightness Instrument and Controls Interior Lights Introduction iPod ....................................... ........ ................ ............................... . 42 . 3, 56 . 76 . 55 . 114 . i . 142, 194 ........................................ Jacking up the Vehicle Jack, Tire Jump Starting ................. ....................................... ................................ . 340 . 339 . 345 Keys .................................................. . 79 Label, Certification Lane Change, Signaling Lap/Shoulder Belts LATCH System ....................... ................. .................. ............................... . 362 . 74 . 14, 19 . 42 CONTINUED 10/06/24 17:12:36 31SVA650_395 Index Lights .................... ............................... Bulb Replacement Indicators Parking Turn Signal ......................................... .................................. .................................... ...... Load Limits LOCK (Ignition Key Position) Locks . 312 . 57, 59 . 74 . 74 . 264 . 81 Anti-theft Steering Column Fuel Fill Door Power Door Trunk ....... ............................ ................................. ........................................... ........................ ......................... . 81 . 253 . 83 . 93 Low Coolant Level . 257 Low Fuel Indicator . 66 Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 59, 349 Lower Anchors . 42 Lower Gear, Downshifting to a . 271 . 365 Lubricant Specifications Chart Luggage, Storing (Cargo) . 263 ................................ ... ... ........... ... Maintenance .................................. .................................. ........................................ Items Minder Minder Indicator ................. . 289 . 294, 297 . 291 . 62, 291 VI Owner’s Maintenance Safety Checks Checking Fluid Level Shifting ................................... .......................................... . 296 . 290 Malfunction Indicator Lamp . 59, 350 . 271 Manual Transmission . 309 . 271 . 309 . 320 . 67 . 108 . 262 . 106 . 135, 152, 173, 182, 205 ................... ............... ....................................... ........ .................................... ............................... ........................ ............... ....................................... Manual Transmission Fluid Mats, Floor Meters, Gauges Mirrors, Adjusting Modifying Your Vehicle Moonroof MP3 ................ Neutral Gear Position New Vehicle Break-in Normal Shift Speeds NOTICE, Explanation of Numbers, Identification ................... .................. ..................... ................... ............... . 275 . 252 . 272 . i . 362 Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 252 ... Odometer Odometer, Trip Oil ......................................... ............................... . 68 . 68 Change, How to ........................ Change, When to ...................... Checking Engine ...................... Pressure Indicator .............. Selecting Proper Viscosity . 302 . 291 . 255 . 59, 349 Chart ...................................... ........... . 301 . 81 ON (Ignition Key Position) Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery Outside Mirrors Outside Temperature Overheating, Engine Owner’s Maintenance Checks Oxygenated Fuels .................................... ............................ ..................... .................... .... ......................... . 373 . 108 . 69 . 347 . 296 . 253 Panel Brightness Control Park Gear Position Parking Parking Brake Parking Brake and Brake .............. ........................ ........................................... ............................... . 76 . 275 . 278 . 109 System Indicator ................. . 60, 351 10/06/24 17:12:41 31SVA650_396 Index Parking Lights Parking Over Things that ........................ . 74, 316 ...... Burn .................................... . 278, 375 .... Passenger Airbag Off Indicator . 30 . 181 PC Card .......................................... ............. PC Card Error Messages . 193 . 374 PGM-FI System ............................. . 321 Pollen Filter ................................... . 83 Power Door Locks .......................... . 110, 112 Power Socket Locations Power Steering Fluid . 311 . 104 Power Windows . 16 Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 269 Preparing to Drive Protecting Adults and Teens . 11 Additional Safety Precautions . 16 . 16 Advice for Pregnant Women . 33 . 33 . 41 . 38 . 48 . 39 . 40 .................... ............................ ......... ........................ ......... ... ..... ........................ ....................... ................ ....................... ....... ......... ................. Protecting Children General Guideline Installing a Child Seat Protecting Infants Protecting Larger Children Protecting Small Children Selecting a Child Seat Using Child Seats with Tethers ..................................... . 46 Using LATCH ............................. . 42 . 347 . 124 ................... Radiator Overheating ........... Radio/Disc Sound System Radio/Disc/PC Card/USB Sound ........................................ System Radio, XM Recommended Tire Pressures Radio Theft Protection Readiness Codes Rear Lights, Bulb ... ................. ............................ . 159 . 129, 163 . 325 . 221 . 350, 376 ................... Replacement .............................. ............................ ........................ ........................... ................. ................ ....... ........................................ Rear Seat Access Rear Seat, Folding Rearview Mirror Rear Window Defogger Reclining the Seat-backs Recommended Shift Speeds Refueling Reminder Indicators Remote Audio Controls Remote Transmitter Replacement Information Dust and Pollen Filter . 316 . 96 . 101 . 108 . 77 . 95 . 272 . 253 . 57, 59 . 219 . 89 ................ ....................... ................. .............. . 321 Engine Oil and Filter Fuses Light Bulbs Maintenance Minder Spark Plugs Tires and Wheels Wiper Blades ................ .......................................... ................................ ............. ................................ ...................... ............................. TM . 302 . 352 . 312 . 291 . 364 . 330 . 321 Replacing Seat Belts After a Crash ............................................ ............. Reporting Safety Defects Reserve Tank, Engine . 20 . 382 Coolant ............................... Restraint, Child Reverse Gear Position Reverse Lockout Rotation, Tire ............................... .................. ........................... ................................ . 257, 304 . 33 . 275 . 273 . 328 Safety Belts Safety Defects, Reporting Safety Features .................................. ............ ................................. ........................................... ....................................... Airbags Seat Belts . 8, 18 . 382 . 7 . 9 . 8 CONTINUED VII 10/06/24 17:12:45 31SVA650_397 Index Safety Labels, Location of Safety Messages Seat Belts ............. .............................. ..................................... Additional Information Automatic Seat Belt ............... . 53 . iii . 8, 18 . 18 Tensioners ............................... ..................................... Cleaning Lap/Shoulder Belt Maintenance Reminder Indicator and ................................ . 19 . 319 . 14, 19 . 20 ................ Beeper ................................ System Components Use During Pregnancy Wearing a Lap/Shoulder ................... ............... . 18, 59 . 18 . 16 Belt ..................................... Adjusting Folding Heaters Seating Capacities Seats ......................... ................................................. ...................................... ....................................... ....................................... ............................ ..................... ............................... ........................... ........................... ......... Security System Selecting a Child Seat Serial Number Service Intervals Service Manual Service Station Procedures . 14, 19 . 364 . 95 . 95 . 101 . 103 . 223 . 40 . 362 . 291 . 383 . 253 ＊ VIII Setting the Clock Shift Lever Position Indicators Shift Lock Release Side Airbags .......................... ... ........................ ................................ .......................... .................. Side Curtain Airbags Side Marker Lights, Bulb Off Indicator . 222 . 274 . 277 . 9, 27 . 30, 60 . 9, 29 . 316 . 74 . 331 . 331 . 112 . 123 .............................. ............................... .................................. ..................................... ........... ................................ Replacement Signaling Turns Snow Chains Snow Tires Sockets, Accessory Power Sound System Spare Tire Inflating Specifications ...................................... ............................ .................................... ................................ ................................ ........................ Spark Plugs Specifications Speed Control Speed Limiter Spotlights SRS, Additional Information . 338 . 366 . 364 . 364 . 224 . 273, 276 . 115 . 21 Additional Safety Precautions . 32 . 31 Airbag Service Airbag System Components . 21 ....................................... .......... ... ............................. ...... How the Passenger Airbag Off Indicator Works How the Side Airbag Off ............... . 30 Indicator Works ...................... . 30 How the SRS Indicator Works . 29 .. How Your Front Airbags Work . 23 ......................................... How Your Side Airbags Work . 27 ... How Your Side Curtain Airbags ......................................... ............................. SRS Indicator START (Ignition Key Position) Starting the Engine . 29 . 29, 60 .... . 81 ....................... . 270 Work In Cold Weather at High Altitude With a Dead Battery .................................. ................ ........ . 270 . 345 . 347 Steam Coming from Engine Steering Wheel Adjustments Anti-theft Column Lock ................................ ............. . 78 . 81 Steering Wheel Buttons ...................... Stereo Sound System Storing Your Vehicle . 219, 224, 227 . 123 . 335 ................... .................... 10/06/24 17:12:49 31SVA650_398 Index Tire Pressure Monitoring Towing Supplemental Restraint .................................. ...................................... System Servicing SRS Indicator System Components ......................... . 9, 21 . 31 . 29, 60 . 21 ................... SVC (Speed-sensitive Volume Compensation) .................. Synthetic Oil .................................. . 128, 171 . 301 Taking Care of the Unexpected . 337 Technical Descriptions DOT Tire Quality Grading Emissions Control Systems Three Way Catalytic Converter ....................... ＊ .... ..... . 367 . 373 Temperature Gauge Tether Anchor Points Theft Protection, Radio Three Way Catalytic ....................... ..................... ................ . 374, 375 . 70 . 46 . 221 Converter ........................... Time, Setting the Tire Chains Tire, How to Change a Flat .......................... .................................... ......... . 374, 375 . 222 . 331 . 339 Tires ...................... System (TPMS) ........................ ............................................... . 284 . 323 . 323, 325 Air Pressure . 331 ........................................ Chains . 326 ......................... Checking Wear . 338 .......................... Compact Spare DOT Tire Quality Grading ...... . 367 Glossary of Tire Terminology . 370 . 323 Inflation ...................................... .................................. Inspection . 326 Labeling . 369 ..................................... Low Tire Pressure Indicator ........................... .............................. ................................... ...................................... ................................ ........................................... ............................ ................... Maintenance Replacing Rotating Service Life Snow Specifications Summer Tires TPMS Wear Wheels ......................................... ........................................... ....................................... ................... . 63, 284 . 327 . 329 . 328 . 327 . 331 . 366 . 325, 330 . 284 . 328 . 332 . 339 Tools, Tire Changing A Trailer Emergency Wrecker ..................................... ................ . 287 . 358 Transmission Checking Fluid Level, Automatic .............................. . 308 Checking Fluid Level, ＊ Manual .................. ................................... Fluid Selection Identification Number Shifting the Automatic Shifting the Manual .............. ............. .................. ................................... ................... ....................................... ................................................ .................... ........................................ ............................ .................................... . 309 . 308, 309 . 363 . 274 . 271 . 367 . 326 . 68 . 93 . 94 . 93 . 65 . 74 Emergency Opener Opening Open Indicator Treadwear Treadwear Indicators Trip Meter Trunk Turn Signals CONTINUED IX 10/06/24 17:12:54 31SVA650_399 Index Unexpected, Taking Care ＊ of the . 337 .......................................... .. . 367 ........................ . 252 Uniform Tire Quality Grading Unleaded Gasoline USB Adapter .................. . 144, 153, 196, 207 USB Flash Memory Device . 151, 204 Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 304 Cable ....... . 113 . 264 . 364 . 362 Vanity Mirror Vehicle Capacity Load Vehicle Dimensions Vehicle Identification Number Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ) ................................ ................. ...................... .... System .................................... VSA Activation Indicator VSA Off Switch VSA System Indicator ......................... ........ ... Vehicle Storage Ventilation VIN Viscosity, Oil ............................. ..................................... ................................................. .................................. . 282 . 64, 282 . 283 . 64, 282 . 335 . 120 . 362 . 301 WARNING, Explanation of Warning Button, Hazard Warning Labels, Location of Warranty Coverages Washer, Windshield ............ ................ ......... .................... . iii . 77 . 53 . 381 Checking the Fluid Level Indicator Operation ........ ....................................... ..................................... . 307 . 65 . 73 Wheels Adjusting the Steering Alignment and Balance Compact Spare Replacing Wrench, Nut ............... ............ .......................... ................................... .............................. . 78 . 327 . 338 . 329 . 340 Windows Auto Reverse Operating the Power Rear, Defogger ............................. ................ ........................... . 105 . 104 . 77 Windshield Cleaning Defroster Washers ....................................... ................................... ....................................... . 73 . 122 . 73 Wipers, Windshield Changing Blades ....................... . 321 .............. Operation WMA Worn Tires Wrecker, Emergency Towing ..................................... . 73 . 135, 152, 173, 182, 205 . 326 . 358 .................................... ..... XM Radio ............................. . 129, 163 ＊ : U.S. only 10/06/24 17:12:56 31SVA650_400 10/06/24 17:13:16 31SVA650_401 Service Information Summary Gasoline: DX, DX-G, LX, SE, EX, EX-L: Unleaded gasoline, pump octane number of 87 or higher. Si: Premium unleaded gasoline, pump octane number of 91 or higher recommended (see ‘‘Fuel 252 Recommendations’’ on page Fuel Tank Capacity: 13.2 US gal (50 ) ). Recommended Engine Oil: DX, DX-G, LX, SE, EX, EX-L: API Premium grade 5W-20 detergent oil (see page 301 ). Oil change capacity (including filter): 3.9 US qt (3.7 ) Si: API Premium grade 5W-30 301 detergent oil (see page Oil change capacity (including filter): 4.6 US qt (4.4 ) ). Automatic Transmission Fluid: Honda ATF DW-1 (automatic transmission fluid) (see page 308 ). Manual Transmission Fluid: Honda Manual Transmission Fluid preferred, or an SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40 motor oil as a temporary replacement (see page 309 ). Capacity (including differential): DX, DX-G, LX, SE, EX, EX-L: 1.5 US qt (1.4 ) Si: 1.6 US qt (1.5 ) Power Steering Fluid: All models except Si and Canadian DX-G (M/T): Honda Power Steering Fluid preferred, or another brand of power steering fluid as a temporary replacement. Do not use ATF (see page 311 ). Brake Fluid: Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3 preferred, or a DOT 3 or DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary replacement (see page 310 ). Tire Pressure (measured cold): DX, DX-G Front/Rear: 32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm ) LX, SE, EX, EX-L Front/Rear: 32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm ) Si Front/Rear: 32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm ) Spare Tire: 60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm )

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2011 Honda Civic Coupe Owners Manual