Honda Civic (2022 year). Manual in english - page 36

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Driving

Turbo Engine Vehicle

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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

TM

. 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.

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Turbo Engine Vehicle

*

The scheduled maintenance intervals for replacing 
the filter is indicated on the driver information 
interface. Follow the information on replacement 
timing.

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Maintenance Minder

TM

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The 

Engine temperature too hot. Do not drive. 

Allow engine to cool.

 or 

Engine temperature 

near limit. Avoid heavy acceleration and high 
speed.

 message may appear on the driver 

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

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.

Models with B-type meter

H

* Not available on all models

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Maintenance

This chapter discusses basic maintenance.

Before Performing Maintenance

Inspection and Maintenance ............ 582
Safety When Performing Maintenance .... 583
Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance 

Service ........................................... 584

Maintenance Minder

TM

..................... 585

Maintenance Under the Hood

Maintenance Items Under the Hood .... 595
Opening the Hood ........................... 597
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 598
Oil Check ......................................... 599
Adding Engine Oil ............................ 601
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter..... 602

Engine Coolant ................................ 605
Transmission Fluid............................ 607
Brake Fluid....................................... 608
Refilling Window Washer Fluid......... 609

Replacing Light Bulbs

....................... 610

Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades

.... 615

Checking and Maintaining Tires

Checking Tires ................................. 617
Tire and Loading Information Label ... 618
Tire Labeling .................................... 618
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles)....620
Wear Indicators................................ 622
Tire Service Life ................................ 622

Tire and Wheel Replacement ........... 623
Tire Rotation.................................... 624
Winter Tires ..................................... 625

Battery

............................................... 627

Remote Transmitter Care

Replacing the Remote Battery .......... 629

Climate Control System Maintenance

....630

Cleaning

Interior Care .................................... 631
Exterior Care.................................... 633

Accessories and Modifications

Accessories ...................................... 636
Modifications................................... 637

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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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Routine inspections

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

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Maintenance

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Periodic inspections

•

Check the brake fluid level monthly.

2

Brake Fluid

 P. 608

•

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

2

Checking and Maintaining Tires

 P. 617

•

Check the operation of the exterior lights monthly.

2

Replacing Light Bulbs

 P. 610

•

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

2

Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades

 P. 615

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Types of Inspection and Maintenance

1

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. 590

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. 688

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

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.

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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.

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Only operate the engine if there is sufficient ventilation.

•

The vehicle must be in a stationary condition.

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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.

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

•

Be aware that moving parts can injure you.

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

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Do not open the hood while the Auto Idle Stop function is activated.

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Maintenance Safety

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Vehicle Safety

1

Safety When Performing Maintenance

3

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.

3

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

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.

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Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service

NOTICE

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

TM

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 set the power mode 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.

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TM

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 engine oil life screen at any time.

1.

Set the power mode to ON.

2.

Press the 

 (home) button.

3.

Roll the left selector wheel until 

 is displayed.

4.

Press the left selector wheel to go to the Maintenance Minder screen. The engine 
oil life appears on the driver information interface along with maintenance items 
due soon.

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Displaying the Maintenance Minder Information

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Displaying the Maintenance Minder Information

Based on the engine operating conditions, 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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Maintenance Service Items

 P. 590

Displayed Engine Oil 

Life (%)

Calculated Engine Oil 

Life (%)

100

100 to 91

90

90 to 81

80

80 to 71

70

70 to 61

60

60 to 51

50

50 to 41

40

40 to 31

30

30 to 21

20

20 to 16

15

15 to 11

10

10 to 6

5

5 to 1

0

0

Models with A-type meter

 (home) Button

Engine Oil Life

Main Item

Sub Item

Left Selector Wheel

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1.

Set the power mode to ON.

2.

Roll the right selector wheel until the Maintenance Minder screen is displayed.
The engine oil life appears on the driver information interface along with 
maintenance items due soon.

Models with B-type meter

Engine Oil Life

Main Item

Sub Item

Right Selector Wheel

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*1:Models with A-type meter
*2:Models with B-type meter

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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

15 %

The remaining engine oil life 
is 15 to 6 percent.

Press the 

 (home) button 

to switch to another display.

Roll the right selector wheel 
to switch to another display.

The engine oil is approaching 
the end of its service life, and 
the maintenance items should 
be inspected and serviced 
soon.

*1

*2

*1

*2

Models with A-type meter

Models with B-type meter

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*1:Models with A-type meter
*2:Models with B-type meter

The system message indicator (

) comes on along with the Maintenance Minder 

message.

Maintenance Message

Oil Life Display

Explanation

Information

Maintenance Due Now

5 %

The remaining engine oil life 
is 5 to 1 percent.

Press the 

 (home) button 

to switch to another display.

Roll the right selector wheel 
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

Negative Distance

The engine oil life 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.

Press the 

 (home) button 

to switch to another display.

Roll the right selector wheel 
to switch to another display.

The engine oil life has passed.
The maintenance items must 
be inspected and serviced 
immediately.

*1

*2

Models with A-type meter

Models with B-type meter

*1

*2

Models with A-type meter

Models with B-type meter

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*1 : Models with A-type meter
*2 : Models with B-type meter

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Maintenance Service Items

Maintenance Minder Message

System Message 
Indicator

Sub Items

Main Item

*1

*2

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Maintenance Service Items

•

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

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 in the first column on page 

685

.

CODE

Maintenance Main Items

A

●

Replace engine oil

*1

B

●

Replace engine oil

*1

 and oil filter

●

Inspect front and rear brakes

●

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

#

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

1

●

Rotate tires

2

●

Replace air cleaner element

*2

●

Replace dust and pollen filter

*3

●

Inspect drive belt

3

●

Replace transmission fluid

*4

4

●

Replace spark plugs

●

Inspect valve clearance

5

●

Replace engine coolant

7

●

Replace brake fluid

*5

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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: 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 40,000 km (25,000 miles).

*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 in the first column on page 

687

.

CODE

Maintenance Main Items

A

●

Replace engine oil

*1

0

●

Replace engine oil

*1

 and oil filter

CODE

Maintenance Sub Items

1

●

Rotate tires

2

●

Replace air cleaner element

*2

●

Replace dust and pollen filter

*3

●

Inspect drive belt

3

●

Replace transmission fluid

*4

4

●

Replace spark plugs

●

Inspect valve clearance

5

●

Replace engine coolant

7

●

Replace brake fluid

*5

9

●

Service front and rear brakes

●

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

#

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

1.

Set the power mode to ON.

2.

Press the 

 (home) button.

3.

Roll the left selector wheel until 

 is displayed.

4.

Press the left selector wheel to go to the Maintenance Minder screen.

5.

Press and hold the left selector wheel for about 10 seconds to enter the reset 
mode.

6.

Roll the left selector wheel to select a maintenance item to reset, or to select 

All 

due items

 (You can also select 

Cancel

 to end the process).

7.

Press the left selector wheel to reset the selected item.

8.

Repeat from step 5 for other items you wish to reset.

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Resetting the Display

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Resetting the Display

NOTICE

Failure to reset the Maintenance Minder

TM

 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

TM

 

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

TM

 display yourself.

You can also reset the Maintenance Minder

TM

 display 

using the audio/information screen.

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Customized Features

 P. 363

Models with Display Audio

Models with A-type meter

Left Selector Wheel

 (home) Button

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1.

Set the power mode to ON.

2.

Roll the right selector wheel until the Maintenance Minder screen is displayed.

3.

Press and hold the right selector wheel for about 10 seconds to enter the reset 
mode.

4.

Roll the right selector wheel to select a maintenance item to reset, or to select 

All 

due items

 (You can also select 

Cancel

 to end the process).

5.

Press the right selector wheel to reset the selected item.

6.

Repeat from step 3 for other items you wish to reset.

Models with B-type meter

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Maintenance Under the Hood

Maintenance Items Under the Hood

1.5 L engine models

Brake Fluid 
(Black Cap)

Radiator Cap

Washer Fluid 
(Blue Cap)

Engine Oil Dipstick 
(Orange)

Engine Oil Fill Cap

Battery

Engine Coolant 
Reserve Tank