Honda 2016 Civic Sedan Owner's Manual page 71

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Recommended Engine Oil
• Honda Genuine Motor Oil
• Premium-grade 0W-20 detergent oil with an API Certification Seal on the
container
This seal indicates the oil is energy conserving and
that it meets the American Petroleum Institute's
latest requirements.
Use Honda Genuine Motor Oil or another
commercial engine oil of suitable viscosity for the
ambient temperature as shown.
You may also use synthetic motor oil if it is labeled
with the API Certification Seal and is of the
specified viscosity grade.
Adding Oil
1. Unscrew and remove the engine oil fill cap.
2. Add oil slowly.
3. Reinstall the engine oil fill cap, and tighten it
securely.
4. Wait for three minutes and recheck the engine oil
dipstick.
NOTICE
Do not fill the engine oil above the upper mark. Overfilling the engine oil can result
in leaks and engine damage.
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Ambient temperature
1.5 ℓ engine models
Engine oil
fill cap
2.0 ℓ engine models
Engine oil
fill cap
Resetting the Engine Oil Life
If you change or replace the vehicle's engine oil yourself, you must reset the
engine oil life.
Models with information display
1. Press the TRIP knob in the instrument panel until
the engine oil life appears in the display.
2. Press and hold the knob for 10 seconds or more,
until the display begins to blink.
3. Press and hold the knob for 5 seconds or more.
The engine oil life display returns to 100%.
Models with Driver Information Interface
Use the steering wheel buttons to make and enter selections (see page 29).
1. Scroll to the Maintenance Minder screen, and
select it.
2. Press and hold the ENTER button for about 10
seconds to enter the reset mode.
3. Scroll to the maintenance item you want to reset
(or All Due Items), and select it.
Models with Display Audio
Use the touchscreen to make and enter selections.
1. From the HOME screen, select Settings.
2. Select Vehicle.
3. Select Maintenance Info.
4. Select Select Reset Items.
5. Select an item on the list to reset.
NOTICE
Failure to reset the engine oil life after a maintenance service results in the
system showing incorrect maintenance intervals, which can lead to serious
mechanical problems.
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