Handling The Unexpected; Smart Entry Remote Battery Strength; Jump Starting - Honda CIVIC 2015 Owner's Manual

DRIVING
If a Fuel Leak Is Detected
If you smell natural gas or hear a hissing sound (except when refueling), the
fuel system may have a leak. Turn off the manual shut-off valve immediately. You
should locate the valve before driving in case you need to turn it off quickly.
1. Park your vehicle outside in a well-ventilated area,
away from heat, sparks, and fl ame. Apply the
parking brake. Turn off the vehicle.
2. Open all windows and the trunk for proper
ventilation.
3. Turn the manual shut-off valve one-quarter turn
clockwise (as shown). The valve is turned to OFF.
4. Call a professional towing service (see page 106).
Do not continue driving. Have the vehicle towed to
an authorized Civic Natural Gas dealer.
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Manual shut-off valve

HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED

Learn about what to do in critical or emergency situations.

Smart Entry Remote Battery Strength

If the battery life in your remote transmitter is weak, a message appears in the
display with information on how to start the engine.
1. Touch the back of the remote transmitter to the
ENGINE START/STOP button while the indicator is
fl ashing.
2. With the brake pedal or clutch pedal pressed,
press the ENGINE START/STOP button within 10
seconds.

Jump Starting

Turn off the power to electric devices, such as audio and lights. Turn off the engine,
then open the hood.
1. Connect the fi rst jumper cable to your vehicle's
battery (+) terminal.
2. Connect the other end of the fi rst jumper cable
to the booster battery (+) terminal. Use a 12-volt
booster battery only.
3. Connect the second jumper cable to the booster
battery (-) terminal.
4. Connect the other end of the second jumper cable
to the grounding point as shown. Do not connect
this jumper cable to any other part.
5. If your vehicle is connected to another vehicle,
start the assisting vehicle's engine and increase its
rpm slightly.
6. Attempt to start your vehicle's engine. If it turns
over slowly, make sure that the jumper cables have
good metal-to-metal contact.
HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
1.8 ℓ engine models
Booster battery
2.4 ℓ engine models
Booster battery
1.8 ℓ engine models
2.4 ℓ engine models
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