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When You Cannot Open the Hatch

If you cannot open the hatch, use the following procedure.

1. Remove the cover on the back of the hatch

by prying it off with a small flat-tip
screwdriver.

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Wrap the flat-tip screwdriver with a cloth
to prevent scratches.

2. To open the hatch, push the hatch while

sliding the lever with the flat-tip
screwdriver.

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What to Do When Unable to Open the Hatch

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When You Cannot Open the Hatch

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

When you open the hatch from inside, make sure
there is enough space around the hatch, and it does
not hit anyone or any object.

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Refueling

Refueling From a Portable Fuel Container

If you have run out of fuel and need to refuel your vehicle from a portable fuel
container, use the funnel provided with your vehicle.

1. Turn off the engine.
2. Press on the edge of the fuel fill door to

make it pop up slightly.

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The fuel fill door opens.

3. Take the funnel out of the cargo area.

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4. Place the end of the funnel on the lower

part of filler opening, then insert it slowly
and fully.

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Make sure that the end of the funnel
goes down along with the filler pipe.

5. Fill the tank with fuel from the portable fuel

container.

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Pour fuel carefully so you do not spill any.

6. Remove the funnel from the filler neck.

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Wipe up any fuel from the funnel before
storing it.

7. Shut the fuel fill door by hand.

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Refueling From a Portable Fuel Container

NOTICE

Do not insert the nozzle of a portable fuel container
or any funnel other than the one provided with your
vehicle. Doing so can damage the fuel system.
Do not try to pry open or push open the sealed fuel
tank with foreign objects. This can damage the fuel
system and its seal.

Make sure the fuel in the portable fuel container is
gasoline before you refuel.

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WARNING

Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive.
You can be burned or seriously injured
when handling fuel.

• Stop the engine, and keep heat, sparks,

and flame away.

• Handle fuel only outdoors.
• Wipe up spills immediately.

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Specifications

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Vehicle Specifications

*1: 1.5 L engine models with continuously variable transmission
*2: 1.5 L engine models with manual transmission
*3: 2.0 L engine models

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Air Conditioning

Model

Civic Hatch

No. of Passengers:
Front

2

Rear

3

*1, *2

2

*3

Total

5

*1, *2

4

*3

Weights:
Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating

U.S.:

3,957 lbs (1,795 kg)

*1

3,825 lbs (1,735 kg)

*2

3,880 lbs (1,760 kg)

*3

Canada: 1,800 kg

*1

1,770 kg

*2

1,760 kg

*3

Gross Axle Weight
Rating (Front)

U.S.:

2,105 lbs (955 kg)

*1

1,995 lbs (905 kg)

*2

2,205 lbs (1,000 kg)

*3

Canada: 955 kg

*1

925 kg

*2

1,000 kg

*3

Gross Axle Weight
Rating (Rear)

U.S.:

1,874 lbs (850 kg)

*1

1,841 lbs (835 kg)

*2

1,764 lbs (800 kg)

*3

Canada: 855 kg

*1, *2

800 kg

*3

Refrigerant Type

HFO-1234yf (R-1234yf)

Charge Quantity

13.2 – 15.0 oz (375 – 425 g)

Lubricant Type

RL85HM (POE)

Quantity

4.70 – 6.28 cu-in (77 – 103 ml)

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Engine Specifications

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

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Fuel

*1: Models without the label “PREMIUM RECOMMENDED”
*2: Models with the label “PREMIUM RECOMMENDED”

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Washer Fluid

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

Displacement

91.38 cu-in (1,498 cm

3

)

*1

121.76 cu-in (1,996 cm

3

)

*2

Spark Plugs

NGK

ILZKAR8H8S

Type

Unleaded gasoline, Pump octane number
of 87 or higher

*1

Unleaded premium gasoline, Pump octane
number of 91 or higher

*2

Fuel Tank Capacity

12.39 US gal (46.9 L)

Tank Capacity

U.S.:

2.6 US qt (2.5 L)

*1

3.2 US qt (3.0 L)

*2

Canada:

4.8 US qt (4.5 L)

*1

3.2 US qt (3.0 L)

*2

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Light Bulbs

*1: Models with halogen headlights
*2: Models with LED headlights
*3: 2.0 L engine models
*4: 1.5 L engine models without 16 inch wheel
*5: 2.0 L engine models with halogen headlights
*6: 2.0 L engine models with LED headlights

Headlights (Low Beam)

55 W (H11)

*1

LED

*2

Headlights (High Beam)

60 W (HB3)

*1

LED

*2

Fog Lights

*3, *4

35 W (H8)

*4, *5

LED

*6

Parking/Daytime Running Lights

LED

Front Side Marker Lights

3 W

Front Turn Signal Lights

21 W (Amber)

*1

LED

*2

Side Turn Signal Lights
(on Door Mirrors)

*

LED

Brake Lights

21 W

Rear Turn Signal Lights

21 W (Amber)

Rear Side Marker Lights

LED

Back-Up Lights

16 W

Taillights

LED

High-Mount Brake Light

LED

Rear License Plate Light

LED

Interior Lights

Map Lights

8 W

Ceiling Light

8 W

Vanity Mirror Lights

*

2 W

Cargo Area Light

5 W

* Not available on all models

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Brake/Clutch

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Fluid

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Continuously Variable Transmission
Fluid

*

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Manual Transmission Fluid

*

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

Specified

Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3

Specified

Honda HCF-2 Transmission Fluid

Capacity

Change

3.9 US qt (3.7 L)

Specified

Honda Manual Transmission Fluid (MTF)

Capacity

Change

2.0 US qt (1.9 L)

*1

2.3 US qt (2.2 L)

*2

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Engine Oil

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

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Engine Coolant

*1: Models with continuously variable transmission
*2: Models with manual transmission

Recommended

·Genuine Honda Motor Oil 0W-20
·API Premium-grade 0W-20 detergent oil

Capacity

Change

3.4 US qt (3.2 L)

*1

5.3 US qt (5.0 L)

*2

Change
including
filter

3.7 US qt (3.5 L)

*1

5.7 US qt (5.4 L)

*2

Specified

Honda Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type2

Ratio

50/50 with distilled water

Capacity

1.30 US gal (4.92 L)

*1

(change including the remaining
0.15 US gal (0.58 L) in the reserve tank)
1.28 US gal (4.84 L)

*2

(change including the remaining
0.15 US gal (0.58 L) in the reserve tank)

1.26 US gal (4.64 L)
(change including the remaining
0.20 US gal (0.75 L) in the reserve tank)

1.5 L engine models

2.0 L engine models

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Tire

*1: Models with 16 inch wheel
*2: Models with 17 inch wheel
*3: 1.5 L engine models with 18 inch wheel
*4: 2.0 L engine models with 18 inch wheel
*5: Models with 20 inch wheel
*6: 2.0 L engine models with optional compact spare tire

Regular

Size

215/55R16 93H

*1

215/50R17 91H

*2

235/40R18 91W

*3

235/40R18 95Y

*4

245/30ZR20 90Y

*5

Pressure
psi (kPa [kgf/cm

2

])

Front

32 (220 [2.2])

*1, *2

35 (240 [2.4])

*3, *4, *5

Rear

32 (220 [2.2])

*1, *2

33 (230 [2.3])

*3, *4, *5

Compact
Spare

Size

T125/80D16 97M

*1, *2

T125/70D17 98M

*3

T125/70R18 99M

*6

Pressure
psi (kPa [kgf/cm

2

])

60 (420 [4.2])

Wheel Size

Regular

16 x 7J

*1

17 x 7J

*2

18 x 8J

*3, *4

20 x 8 1/2J

*5

Compact Spare

16 x 4T

*1, *2

17 x 4T

*3

18 x 4T

*6

* Not available on all models

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Identification Numbers

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), Engine Number,
and Transmission Number

Your vehicle has a 17-digit vehicle identification number (VIN) used to register your
vehicle for warranty purposes, for licensing, and insuring your vehicle. The locations
of your vehicle’s VIN, engine number, and transmission number are shown as
follows:

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Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), Engine Number, and
Transmission Number

The vehicle identification number (VIN) is located
under the cover.

Vehicle Identification Number

Engine Number

Certification Label/
Vehicle Identification
Number

Continuously Variable
Transmission Number

Manual Transmission
Number

1.5 L engine models

2.0 L engine models

Engine Number

Manual Transmission
Number

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Devices that Emit Radio Waves

The following products and systems on your vehicle emit radio waves when in
operation.

Each of the above complies with the appropriate requirements or the required standards of FCC
(Federal Communications Commission) and Industry Canada Standard, described below:

As required by the FCC:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not
cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.

This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference
that may cause undesired operation of the device.

Audio System
Bluetooth® Audio
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®
Collision Mitigation Braking System

TM*

Immobilizer System
Keyless Access System

*

Remote Transmitter
Wireless charger

*

Wi-Fi

*

* Not available on all models

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Reporting Safety Defects

In the U.S.
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you
should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to
notifying American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists
in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved
in individual problems between you, your dealer, or American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-
9153); go to http://www.safercar.gov; or write to: Administrator, NHTSA, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE.,
Washington, DC 20590. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from http://
www.safercar.gov.

In Canada
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you
should immediately inform Honda Canada Inc. and you may also inform Transport Canada.

If Transport Canada receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety
defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may lead to a recall and remedy campaign. However, Transport Canada
cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or Honda Canada Inc.

To contact Transport Canada’s Defect Investigations and Recalls Division, you may call 1-800-333-0510. For
more information on reporting safety defects or about motor vehicle safety, go to http://www.tc.gc.ca/
roadsafety.

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Emissions Testing

Testing of Readiness Codes

Your vehicle has readiness code as part of the onboard self diagnostic system. Some
States use these codes for testing to verify whether your vehicle’s emissions
components are working properly.
The codes may not be read properly if testing is performed just after the battery has
gone dead or been disconnected.

To check if they are set, turn the ignition switch to ON

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, without starting the

engine. The malfunction indicator lamp will come on for several seconds. If it then
goes off, the readiness codes are set. If it blinks five times, the readiness codes are
not set.

If you are required to have your vehicle tested before the readiness codes are ready,
prepare the vehicle for retesting by doing the following:

1. Fill the gas tank to approximately 3/4 full.
2. Park the vehicle and leave the engine off for 6 hours or more.
3. Make sure the ambient temperature is between 40°F and 95°F (4°C and 35°C).
4. Start the engine without touching the accelerator pedal, and let it idle for 20

seconds.

5. Keep the vehicle in

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P (continuously variable transmission) or

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N (manual

transmission). Increase the engine speed to 2,000 rpm, and hold it there for about
3 minutes.

6. Let the engine idle with your foot off the accelerator for 20 seconds.

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

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Testing of Readiness Codes

The readiness codes are erased when the battery is
disconnected, and set again only after several days of
driving under a variety of conditions.

If a testing facility determines that the readiness
codes are not set, you may be requested to return at
a later date to complete the test.

If the testing facility determines the readiness codes
are still not set, see a dealer.

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7. Select a nearby, lightly traveled major highway where you can maintain a speed

of 50 to 60 mph (80 to 97 km/h) for at least 20 minutes. Drive on the highway in

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D (continuously variable transmission) or 5th (manual). Do not use cruise

control. When traffic allows, drive for 90 seconds without moving the accelerator
pedal. (Vehicle speed may vary slightly; this is okay.) If you cannot do this for a
continuous 90 seconds because of traffic conditions, drive for at least 30 seconds,
then repeat it two more times (for a total of 90 seconds).

8. Drive in city or suburban traffic for at least 10 minutes. When traffic conditions

allow, let the vehicle coast for several seconds without using the accelerator pedal
or the brake pedal.

9. Park the vehicle and leave the engine off for 30 minutes.

1. Fill the gas tank to approximately 3/4 full.
2. Park the vehicle and leave the engine off for 6 hours or more.
3. Make sure the ambient temperature is between 40°F and 95°F (4°C and 35°C).
4. Start the engine without touching the accelerator pedal, and let it idle for 20

seconds.

5. Keep the vehicle in

(

N. Increase the engine speed to 2,000 rpm, and hold it

there for about 3 minutes.

6. Let the engine idle with your foot off the accelerator for 20 seconds.
7. Drive in city or suburban traffic for at least 10 minutes. When traffic conditions

allow, let the vehicle coast for several seconds without using the accelerator
pedal or the brake pedal.

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8. Select a nearby, lightly traveled major highway where you can maintain a speed

of 50 to 60 mph (80 to 97 km/h) for at least 20 minutes. Drive on the highway
in 5th gear without using cruise control. When traffic allows, drive for 90
seconds without moving the accelerator pedal. (Vehicle speed may vary slightly;
this is okay.) If you cannot do this for a continuous 90 seconds because of traffic
conditions, drive for at least 30 seconds, then repeat it two more times (for a
total of 90 seconds). While the vehicle is traveling in this speed range, shift to
6th gear and then accelerate and decelerate 5 times, each time making sure you
do not exceed 60 mph (97 km/h).

9. Park the vehicle and let the engine idle for 1 minute without using the

accelerator pedal.

10. Park the vehicle and leave the engine off for 30 minutes.

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Warranty Coverages

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U.S. Owners

Your new vehicle is covered by these warranties:

New Vehicle Limited Warranty – covers your new vehicle, except for the
emissions control systems and accessories, against defects in materials and
workmanship.

Emissions Control Systems Defects Warranty and Emissions Performance
Warranty – these two warranties cover your vehicle’s emissions control systems.
Time, mileage, and coverage are conditional. Please read your warranty booklet for
exact information.

Seat Belt Limited Warranty – a seat belt that fails to function properly is covered
by a limited warranty. Please read your warranty booklet for details.

Rust Perforation Limited Warranty – all exterior body panels are covered against
rusting from the inside out for the specified time period, regardless of mileage.

Accessory Limited Warranty – Honda accessories are covered under this
warranty. Time and mileage limits depend on the type of accessory and other
factors. Please read your warranty booklet for details.

Replacement Parts Limited Warranty – covers all Honda replacement parts
against defects in materials and workmanship.

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Replacement Battery Limited Warranty – provides prorated coverage for a
replacement battery purchased from your dealer.

Replacement Muffler Lifetime Limited Warranty – provides coverage for as
long as the purchaser of the muffler owns the vehicle.

Restrictions and exclusions apply to all these warranties. Please read the Honda
warranty information booklet that came with your vehicle for precise information on
warranty coverages. Your vehicle’s original tires are covered by their manufacturer.
Tire warranty information is in a separate booklet.

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Canadian Owners

Please refer to the warranty manual that came with your vehicle.

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EPA Contact Information

An owner may obtain further information concerning emission warranties or report
violations of the terms of the emission warranties by contacting:

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Office of Transportation and Air Quality
Compliance Division, Light-Duty Vehicle Group
Attn: Warranty Complaints
2000 Traverwood Drive
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Email: complianceinfo@epa.gov

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Authorized Manuals

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Service Express

For electronic copies of service publications, you can purchase a subscription to
Service Express. Visit www.techinfo.honda.com for pricing and options.

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For U.S. Owners

Manuals can be purchased from Helm Incorporated. You can order a manual by
phone at 1 (800) 782-4356 (credit card orders only), or online at www.helminc.com.

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For Canadian Owners

Please contact a dealer to order any manuals that you may require.

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Customer Service Information

Honda dealership personnel are trained professionals who should be able to deal
with any problems you may encounter with your vehicle. If, however, you are faced
with a problem that they cannot resolve to your satisfaction, contact Honda
Customer Services.

U.S. Owners
American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Honda Automobile Customer Services
Mail Stop 100-5E-8A
1919 Torrance Blvd.
Torrance, CA 90501-2746
Tel: 1 (800) 999-1009

Canadian Owners
Honda Canada Inc.
Customer Relations
180 Honda Boulevard
Markham, ON
L6C 0H9
Tel: 1-888-9-HONDA-9
Fax: 1-877-939-0909
E-mail: Honda_cr@ch.honda.com

In Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin
Islands
Bella International
P.O. Box 190816
San Juan, PR 00919-0816
Tel: 1 (787) 620-7546

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Customer Service Information

When you call or write, please give us the following
information:

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Vehicle Identification Number

2 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN),

Engine Number, and Transmission
Number P. 680

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Date of purchase

•

Odometer reading of your vehicle

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Your name, address, and telephone number

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A detailed description of the problem

•

Name of the dealer who sold the vehicle to you

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Requirements to access Pandora®
• Latest version of the Pandora app

installed on your Android, Blackberry, or
iPhone.

• Registered Pandora account (you can

create a free account at
www.pandora.com <http://
www.pandora.com/> or on your
smartphone)

• Connection to the internet via Wi-Fi or

cellular data network.

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Disclaimer of Pandora®

*

Limitations
• Access to Pandora requires an active

internet connection

• Ability to access Pandora through this

system is subject to change without
notice

• Certain functionality of Pandora service is

not available when accessing the service
through this system including, but not
limited to, creating new stations, deleting
stations, emailing current stations,
buying tracks, viewing additional text
information, logging in to Pandora, and
adjusting Cell Network Audio Quality.
Pandora internet radio is a music service
not affiliated with HONDA. More
information is available at http://
www.pandora.com <http://
www.pandora.com/>. Pandora, the
Pandora logo, and the Pandora trade
dress are trademarks or registered
trademarks of Pandora Media, Inc., used
with permission.

• Mobile access requires a smartphone

with an active data plan. Standard data
rates may apply.

• Pandora is only available in the United

States.

* Not available on all models