Honda Civic Hatchback (2018 year). Instruction

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Shift Lever Does Not Move

Follow the procedure below if you cannot move the shift lever out of the

(

position.

1. Set the parking brake.

2. Remove the key from the ignition switch.

2. Remove the built-in key from the smart

entry remote.

3. Move the removable beverage holder tray

rearward.

2 Front seat beverage holders P. 208

4. Wrap a cloth around the tip of a small flat-

tip screwdriver to remove the cover of the
shift lock release slot. Put the tip of the flat-
tip screwdriver into the slot and remove it
as shown in the image.

5. Insert the key into the shift lock release slot.
6. While pushing the key in, press the shift

lever release button, and place the shift
lever into

(

The lock is now released. Have the shift
lever checked by a dealer as soon as
possible.

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Releasing the Lock

Continuously variable transmission models

Slot

Cover

Models without smart entry system

Models with smart entry system

All models

Release
Button

Shift Lock
Release Slot

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Overheating

How to Handle Overheating

Overheating symptoms are as follows:
• The temperature gauge pointer is at the

mark or the engine suddenly loses

power.

• The Stop Driving When Safe. Engine Temperature Too Hot message appears

on the driver information interface.

• Steam or spray comes out of the engine compartment.

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First thing to do

1. Immediately park the vehicle in a safe place.
2. Turn off all accessories and turn on the hazard warning lights.

No steam or spray present: Keep the engine running and open the hood.

Steam or spray is present: Turn off the engine and wait until it subsides.
Then open the hood.

How to Handle Overheating

NOTICE

Continuing to drive with the temperature gauge
pointer at the

mark may damage the engine.

WARNING

Steam and spray from an overheated
engine can seriously scald you.

Do not open the hood if steam is coming
out.

Models with driver information interface

Overheating

How to Handle Overheating

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Next thing to do

1. Check that the cooling fan is operating and

stop the engine once the temperature
gauge pointer comes down.

1. Check that the cooling fan is operating and

stop the engine once the Stop Driving
When Safe. Engine Temperature Too
Hot message on the driver information
interface goes off.

If the cooling fan is not operating,
immediately stop the engine.

2. Once the engine has cooled down, inspect

the coolant level and check the cooling
system components for leaks.

If the coolant level in the reserve tank is
low, or no coolant is in the tank, check
that the radiator is cool. Cover the reserve
tank cap with a heavy cloth and open the
cap. Add coolant until it reaches the MAX
mark, and put the cap back on.

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Last thing to do

Once the engine has cooled sufficiently, restart it and check the temperature gauge.
If the temperature gauge pointer has gone down, resume driving. If it has not gone
down, contact a dealer for repairs.

How to Handle Overheating

If the coolant is leaking, contact a dealer for repairs.

Use water as an emergency/temporary measure only.
Have a dealer flush the system with proper antifreeze
as soon as possible.

WARNING

Removing the reserve 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 reserve tank
cap.

Reserve Tank

1.5 L engine models

2.0 L engine models

Reserve Tank

Models with information display

Models with driver information interface

All models

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Indicator, Coming On/Blinking

If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On

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Reasons for the indicator to come on

Comes on when the engine oil pressure is low.

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What to do as soon as the indicator comes on

1. Immediately park the vehicle on level ground in a safe place.
2. If necessary, turn the hazard warning lights on.

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What to do after parking the vehicle

1. Stop the engine and let it sit for about three minutes.
2. Open the hood and check the oil level.

2 Oil Check P. 576

3. Start the engine and check the low oil pressure indicator.

The indicator goes off: Start driving again.

The indicator does not go off within 10 seconds: Stop the engine
and contact a dealer for repairs immediately.

If the Charging System Indicator Comes On

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Reasons for the indicator to come on

Comes on when the battery is not being charged.

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What to do when the indicator comes on

Turn off the climate control system, rear defogger, and other electrical
systems, and immediately contact a dealer for repairs.

If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On

NOTICE

Running the engine with low oil pressure can cause
serious mechanical damage almost immediately.

If the Charging System Indicator Comes On

If you need to stop temporarily, do not turn off the
engine. Restarting the engine may rapidly discharge
the battery.

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Indicator, Coming On/Blinking

If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks

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If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or
Blinks

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Reasons for the indicator lamp to come on or blink

• Comes on when there is a problem with the engine emissions control

system.

• Blinks when engine misfiring is detected.

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What to do when the indicator lamp comes on

Avoid high speeds and immediately get your vehicle inspected at a
dealer.

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What to do when the indicator lamp blinks

Park the vehicle in a safe place with no flammable items and wait at least
10 minutes or more with the engine stopped until it cools.

If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks

NOTICE

If you drive with the malfunction indicator lamp on,
the emissions control system and the engine could be
damaged.

If the malfunction indicator lamp blinks again when
restarting the engine, drive to the nearest dealer at
31 mph (50 km/h) or less. Have your vehicle
inspected.

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Indicator, Coming On/Blinking

If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or Blinks

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If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or
Blinks

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Reasons for the indicator to come on

• The brake fluid is low.
• There is a malfunction in the brake system.

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What to do when the indicator comes on while driving

Depress the brake pedal lightly to check pedal pressure.
• If normal, check the brake fluid level the next time you stop.
• If abnormal, take immediate action. If necessary, downshift the

transmission to slow the vehicle using engine braking.

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Reason for the indicator to blink

• There is a problem with the electric parking brake system.

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What to do when the indicator blinks

Avoid using the parking brake and have your vehicle checked by a dealer
immediately.

If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or Blinks

Have your vehicle repaired immediately.
It is dangerous to drive with low brake fluid. If there
is no resistance from the brake pedal, stop
immediately in a safe place. If necessary downshift
the gears.

If the brake system indicator and ABS indicator come
on simultaneously, the electronic brake distribution
system is not working. This can result in vehicle
instability under sudden braking.
Have your vehicle inspected by a dealer immediately.

If the brake system indicator (red) blinks at the same
time when the brake system indicator (amber) comes
on, the parking brake may not work.
Avoid using the parking brake and have your vehicle
checked by a dealer immediately.

2 If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes

On or Blinks at the Same Time When the
Brake System Indicator (Amber) Comes On
P. 664

If you repeatedly operate the electric parking brake in
a short period of time, the brake stops operating to
prevent heating of the system and the indicator
blinks.
It returns to its original state in approximately 1
minute.

U.S.

Canada

(Red)

664

Indicator, Coming On/Blinking

If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or Blinks at the Same Time When the Brake System Indicator (Amber) Comes On

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If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or
Blinks at the Same Time When the Brake System
Indicator (Amber) Comes On

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If the brake system indicator (red) comes on or blinks at the
same time when the brake system indicator (amber) comes on,
release the parking brake manually or automatically.

2 Parking Brake P. 532

• If the brake system indicator (red) continuously comes on or blinks at

the same time when the brake system indicator (amber) comes on,
stop the vehicle in a safe place and have it inspected by a dealer
immediately.

Preventing the vehicle from moving

Move the shift lever to

(

Move the shift lever to

(

1 or

(

• If only the Brake System Indicator (Red) is turned off, avoid using the

Parking brake and have your vehicle checked by a dealer immediately.

If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or Blinks at the Same
Time When the Brake System Indicator (Amber) Comes On

If you apply the parking brake, you may not be able
to release it.

If the brake system indicator (red) and the brake
system indicator (amber) come on at the same time,
the parking brake is working.

If the brake system indicator (red) blinks at the same
time when the brake system indicator (amber) comes
on, the parking brake may not work because it is
checking the system.

U.S.

Canada

(Red)

U.S.

Canada

(Amber)

Continuously variable transmission models

Manual transmission models

665

Indicator, Coming On/Blinking

If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator Comes On

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If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator
Comes On

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Reasons for the indicator to come on

• Comes on when there is a problem with the EPS system.
• If you depress the accelerator pedal repeatedly to increase the engine

speed while the engine is idling, the indicator comes on, and
sometimes the steering wheel becomes harder to operate.

• Comes on when the EPS steering angle center point memory is lost.

This could be due to a number of problems including: battery
disconnection, main fuse blow, low battery causing the reset of the
EPS system, wire damage to EPS harness. Vehicle Stability Assist
(VSA®), VSA® OFF, Collision Mitigation Braking System

(CMBS

)

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)

, Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with

Low Speed Follow (LSF)

, Road Departure Mitigation (RDM)

, and low

tire pressure/TPMS

indicators also come on.

* Not available on all models

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Indicator, Coming On/Blinking

If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator Comes On

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What to do when the indicator comes on

• Stop the vehicle in a safe place and restart the engine.

If the indicator comes on and stays on, immediately have your vehicle
inspected by a dealer.

• If the VSA® indicator, VSA® OFF indicator, CMBS

indicator

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) indicator

, Adaptive Cruise Control

(ACC) with Low Speed Follow (LSF) indicator

, Road Departure

Mitigation (RDM) indicator

, and low tire pressure/TPMS indicator

come on simultaneously, you need to calibrate the VSA and EPS
systems.
Drive a short distance at more than 12 mph (20 km/h) to calibrate the
VSA and EPS systems.
If the indicators come on and stay on, park your vehicle in a safe
place, turn off and restart the engine, then repeat the above
operation.
If the indicators still come on and stay on, immediately have your
vehicle inspected by a dealer.

* Not available on all models

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Indicator, Coming On/Blinking

If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or Blinks

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If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or
Blinks

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Reasons for the indicator to come on or blink

A tire pressure is significantly low, or the TPMS has not been calibrated.
If there is a problem with the TPMS or the compact spare tire

installed, the indicator blinks for about one minute, and then stays on.

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What to do when the indicator comes on

Drive carefully and avoid abrupt cornering and hard braking.
Stop your vehicle in a safe place. Check the tire pressure and adjust the
pressure to the specified level. The specified tire pressure is on a label on
the driver side doorjamb.

Calibrate the TPMS after the tire pressure is adjusted.

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What to do when the indicator blinks, then remains on

Have the tire inspected by a dealer as soon as possible. If the compact
spare tire

causes the indicator to blink, change the tire to a full-size tire.

The indicator goes off after driving for a few miles (kilometers).

Calibrate the TPMS after a full-size tire is reinstalled.

If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or Blinks

NOTICE

Driving on an extremely underinflated tire can cause
it to overheat. An overheated tire can fail. Always
inflate your tires to the prescribed level.

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Fuses

Fuse Locations

If any electrical devices are not working,
turn the ignition switch to LOCK

(

, and

check to see if any applicable fuse is blown.

Located near the battery. Push the tabs to
open the box.
Fuse locations are shown on the fuse box
cover. Locate the fuse in question by the
fuse number and box cover number.

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Engine Compartment Fuse Box

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Circuit protected and fuse rating

Circuit Protected

Amps

Option Block 1

(60 A)

−

Cooling Fan

50 A

30 A

Audio AMP

(30 A)

IG Main 2

(30 A)

Headlight High Beam Main

30 A

Battery

125 A

EPS

70 A

IG Main 1

30 A

50 A

Fuse Box Option

(40 A)

Fuse Box 1

60 A

Front Wiper Motor

30 A

Headlight Low Beam Main

30 A

Rear Defroster

40 A

Starter Motor

(30 A)

Fuse Box 2

40 A

ABS/VSA Motor

40 A

ABS/VSA FSR

40 A

Blower Motor

40 A

*1:Models with the smart entry system have

an ENGINE START/STOP button
instead of an ignition switch.

*2:Models with smart entry system
*3:Models without smart entry system
*4:Continuously variable transmission

models

*5:1.5 L engine models
*6:2.0 L engine models

−

Cooling Fan

(5 A)

Washer

15 A

FI Main

15 A

20 A

Stop Lights

10 A

FI Sub

15 A

Injector

(15 A)

Sub Fan Motor

20 A

LAF

5 A

FI ECU

10 A

Hazard

15 A

Rear Heated Seat

(15 A)

IG Coil

15 A

Transmission

(15 A)

Circuit Protected

Amps

* Not available on all models

669

Fuses

Fuse Locations

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*1:1.5 L engine models
*2:2.0 L engine models

Circuit Protected

Amps

Daytime Running Lights

(10 A)

Back Up

10 A

Audio

(15 A)

Parking Lights

10 A

Interior Lights

10 A

Front Fog Lights

(15 A)

A/C Compressor

10 A

Horn

10 A

−

Left Headlight Low Beam

10 A

27 Right Headlight Low Beam

10 A

−

Left Headlight High Beam

10 A

30 Right Headlight High Beam

10 A

Passenger’s Power Seat

Sliding

(20 A)

Passenger’s Power Seat

Reclining

*1, *

(20 A)

Adaptive Damper System

(15 A)

VB ACT

(5 A)

Located under the driver’s side dashboard.

Fuse locations are shown on the label on
the side panel.
Locate the fuse in question by the fuse
number and label number.

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Circuit protected and fuse rating

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Interior Fuse Box

Fuse Label

Circuit Protected

Amps

Accessory

10 A

Key Lock

(5 A)

Rear Wiper Motor

(10 A)

Front Sensor Camera

*1, *

Transmission

*2, *3

(5 A)

(10 A)

Option

(10 A)

*1:Models with smart entry system
*2:Models without smart entry system
*3:Continuously variable transmission

models

*4:1.5 L engine models
*5:2.0 L engine models

SRS Indicator

(10 A)

Meter

10 A

Fuel Pump

15 A

20 A

AIRCON

10 A

−

Engine Control

5 A

12 Passenger’s Side Door Lock

10 A

Driver’s Side Rear Door

Unlock

10 A

Rear Driver’s Side Power

Window

(20 A)

Front Passenger’s Side

Power Window

20 A

Door Lock

20 A

Transmission

*1, *3

Front Sensor Camera

*2, *

(10 A)

(5 A)

−

Moonroof

(20 A)

Starter

(10 A)

Circuit Protected

Amps

* Not available on all models

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Fuses

Fuse Locations

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Circuit Protected

Amps

ACG

10 A

Daytime Running Lights

(10 A)

−

Front Sensor Camera

(5 A)

Driver’s Door Lock

(10 A)

Passenger’s Side Door

Unlock

10 A

Rear Passenger’s Side

Power Window

(20 A)

Driver’s Power Window

20 A

Front Accessory Power

Socket

20 A

Smart Entry

(10 A)

STS

(5 A)

Driver’s Power Seat

Reclining

(20 A)

Front Seat Heater

(20 A)

33 Driver’s Power Seat Sliding

(20 A)

VSA/ABS

10 A

SRS

10 A

*1:Models with smart entry system
*2:Models without smart entry system

−

Option

(10 A)

Driver’s Side Rear Door

Lock

10 A

Driver’s Door Unlock

(10 A)

Circuit Protected

Amps

* Not available on all models

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Fuses

Inspecting and Changing Fuses

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Inspecting and Changing Fuses

1. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK

(

. Turn

headlights and all accessories off.

2. Remove the fuse box cover.
3. Check the large fuse in the engine

compartment.

If the fuse is blown, use a Phillips-head
screwdriver to remove the screw and
replace it with a new one.

4. Inspect the small fuses in the engine

compartment and the vehicle interior.

If there is a blown fuse, remove it with
the fuse puller and replace it with a new
one.

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

Inspecting and Changing Fuses

NOTICE

Replacing a fuse with one that has a higher rating
greatly increases the chances of damaging the
electrical system.

Replace fuse with a spare fuse of the same specified
amperage.
Confirm the specified amperage using the charts on
P. 668 to P. 670

There is a fuse puller on the back of the engine
compartment fuse box cover.

Combined
Fuse

Blown Fuse

Fuse Puller

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Emergency Towing

Call a professional towing service if you need to tow your vehicle.

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Flat bed equipment

The operator loads your vehicle on the back of a truck.
This is the best way to transport your vehicle.

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Wheel lift equipment

The tow truck uses two pivoting arms that go under the front tires and lift them off
the ground. The rear tires remain on the ground. This is an acceptable way to
tow your vehicle.

Emergency Towing

NOTICE

Trying to lift or tow your vehicle by the bumpers will
cause serious damage to the vehicle. The bumpers
are not designed to support the vehicle’s weight.

NOTICE

Improper towing such as towing behind a
motorhome or other motor vehicle can damage the
transmission.

Never tow your vehicle with just a rope or chain.
It is very dangerous, since ropes or chains may shift
from side to side or break.

Make sure the parking brake is released. If you
cannot release the parking brake, your vehicle must
be transported with flat bed equipment.

2 Parking Brake P. 532

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When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door

If you cannot unlock the fuel fill door, use the following procedure.

1. Open the hatch.

2. Open the cargo floor lid.

2. Pull the strap on the cargo area floor lid and

open the lid.

3. Turn and pull the tab to open the

compartment cover located on the left side
of the cargo area.

4. Pull the release cord toward you.

The release cord unlocks the fuel fill door
when it is pulled.

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What to Do When Unable to Unlock the Fuel Fill Door

When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door

After taking these steps, contact a dealer to have
your vehicle checked.

Release Cord

Models with tool case

Models with tool bag

All models

Honda Civic Hatchback (2018 year). Instruction - part 42