Maintenance; Before Performing Maintenance; Inspection And Maintenance; Safety When Performing Maintenance - Honda CIVIC 2014 Manual

This chapter discusses basic maintenance.

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. Refer to the service
information available for your vehicle /maintenance schedule in this owner's manual for
detailed maintenance and inspection information.
2 Maintenance Schedule
■ Types of Inspection and Maintenance
■ Routine inspections
Perform inspections before long distance trips, when washing the vehicle, or when refueling.
■ Periodic inspections
• Check the brake fluid level monthly.
2 Brake Fluid P. 351
• Check the tyre pressure monthly. Examine the tread for wear and foreign objects.
2 Checking and Maintaining Tyres P. 361
• Check the operation of the exterior lights monthly.
2 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 353
• Check the condition of the wiper blades at least every six months.
2 Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 359

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.
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 and schedules
in this owner's manual/service information available for your vehicle.
* Not available on all models
* P. 340
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