2019 Honda Civic Owners Manual - Accessories and Modifications

Accessories and Modifications

When installing accessories, check the following:

Do not install accessories on the windshield. They can obstruct your view and delay your reaction to driving conditions.

Do not install any accessories over areas marked SRS AIRBAG, on the sides or backs of the front seats, on front or side pillars, or near the side windows. Accessories installed in these areas may interfere with proper operation of the vehicle’s airbags or may be propelled into you or another occupant if the airbags deploy.

Be sure electronic accessories do not overload electrical circuits or interfere with proper operation of your vehicle.

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Before installing any electronic accessory, have the installer contact a dealer for assistance. If possible, have a dealer inspect the final installation.

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Do not modify your vehicle in a manner that may affect its handling, stability, or reliability, or install non-genuine Honda parts or accessories that may have a similar effect.

Even minor modifications to vehicle systems can affect overall vehicle performance. Always make sure all equipment is properly installed and maintained, and do not make any modification to your vehicle or its systems that might cause your vehicle to no longer meet federal, state, province, territory, and local regulations.

The on-board diagnostic port (OBD-II/SAE J1962 connector) installed on this vehicle is intended to be used with automobile system diagnostic devices or with other devices that Honda has approved. Use of any other type of device may adversely affect the vehicle’s electronic systems or allow them to be compromised, possibly resulting in a system malfunction, drained battery, or other unexpected problems.

Do not modify or attempt to repair any of the electrical components.

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Handling the Unexpected

This chapter explains how to handle unexpected troubles.

Tools

Types of Tools 608

If a Tire Goes Flat

Changing a Flat Tire* 609

Temporarily Repairing a Flat Tire* 616

Engine Does Not Start

Checking the Engine 628

If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak 629

Emergency Engine Stop 630

Jump Starting 631

Shift Lever Does Not Move 634

Overheating

How to Handle Overheating 635

Not available on all models

Indicator, Coming On/Blinking

If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On 637

If the Charging System Indicator Comes On 637

If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks 638

If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or Blinks 639

If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or Blinks at the Same Time When the Brake System Indicator (Amber) Comes On 640

If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator Comes On 641

If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or Blinks 642

Fuses

Fuse Locations 643

Inspecting and Changing Fuses 647

Emergency Towing 648

When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door 649

When You Cannot Open the Trunk 650

Refueling 651