Engine oil, P. 120 – HONDA 2015 Civic (HF) - Owner's Guide (Revised 12/12/2014) User Manual
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MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE
Opening the Hood
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface, and set the
parking brake.
2. Pull the hood release handle under the lower left
corner of the dashboard.
3. Push up the hood latch lever in the center of the
hood to release the lock mechanism, and open
the hood.
4. remove the support rod from the clamp using the
grip. Mount the support rod in the hood.
When closing, remove the support rod, and
stow it in the clamp, then gently lower the hood.
remove your hand at a height of approximately
12 inches (30 cm) and let the hood close.
Hood release handle
Lever
Support rod
Grip
Clamp
Pull
Do not open the hood when the wiper arms are raised. The hood will strike the
wipers, and may damage either the hood or the wipers.
NOTICE
Engine Oil
Park the vehicle on level ground, and wait approximately three minutes after turning
the engine off before you check the oil.
Checking the Oil
1. remove the dipstick (orange handle).
2. Wipe the dipstick with a clean cloth or paper
towel.
3. Insert the dipstick back all the way into its hole.
4. remove the dipstick again, and check the level.
It should be between the upper and lower marks.
Add oil if necessary.
1.8 ℓ engine models
1.8 ℓ engine models
2.4 ℓ engine models
2.4 ℓ engine models
Upper mark
Upper mark
Lower mark
Lower mark