display HONDA CIVIC 2015 9.G Quick Guide

Honda Automobile Customer Service
Your authorized Honda dealer should be able to answer any questions you h\
ave
about your vehicle. However, if you are dissatisfi ed with the information you receive,
you can call Honda Automobile Customer Service (see page 141).
Honda Roadside Assistance
24-hour emergency road service is available to you in the United States \
and Canada
throughout your 3-year/36,000-mile warranty term. Services include jump \
starting,
fl at tire and lockout assistance, towing, and more (limitations apply). This Owner’s Guide is intended to help you quickly get acquainted with your 2015
Honda Civic. It provides basic information and instructions on technolog\
y and
convenience features, as well as emergency procedures and how to get ass\
istance.
This guide is for vehicles sold in the United States and Canada. It cove\
rs all Civic
Sedan, Coupe, and Natural Gas models, so you may fi nd descriptions of features and
equipment that are not in your vehicle. Images throughout this guide are\
from U.S.
vehicles and represent features and equipment that are available on some\
, but not all,
models.
This guide is not intended to be a substitute for the Owner’s Manual. The Owner
Information CD enclosed in your glove box kit includes the Owner’s Manual,
Navigation Manual, Consumer Information Book, and vehicle and tire warra\
nties in
electronic format. This information can be viewed on a computer (PC or \
Mac platform)
and saved or printed for your reference. You can also visit owners.honda.com (U.S.) or
myhonda.ca (Canada) to view the complete and most current information.
If you are the fi rst registered owner of your vehicle, you may request a complimentary
printed copy of the Owner’s Manual, Navigation Manual, Vehicle Warranty, or
Consumer Information Book within the fi rst six months of vehicle purchase. To request
a copy, visit owners.honda.com (U.S.) and create or log in to your account. In Canada,
please request a copy from your Honda dealer.
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environment and natural resources. By using electronic delivery for a co\
nsiderable
portion of the information typically found in a vehicle owner’s manual, we are further
reducing our impact on the environment.
INTRODUCTION TABLE OF CONTENTS
Call (800) 999-1009 (U.S.) or (888) 946-6329 (Canada)
Call (866) 864-5211 (U.S.) or (800) 465-7587 (Canada)
VISUAL INDEX ................................... 1
Steering Wheel and Nearby Controls ... 1
Dashboard, Ceiling, and Other
Controls ............................................... 2
SAFETY INFORMATION .................... 3
Important Safety Information .......... 3
Seat Belts ........................................... 5
Airbags ................................................ 8
Child Safety ...................................... 14
Safety Label Locations ................... 21
Reporting Safety Defects ............... 22
INSTRUMENT PANEL ..................... 23
Malfunction Indicators .................. 23
Condition Indicators ....................... 25
Gauges .............................................. 26
On/Off Indicators ............................. 26
Information Display* ...................... 27
Intelligent Multi-Information
Display (i-MID)* .............................. 28
VEHICLE CONTROLS ....................... 29
Using the Remote Transmitter* .... 29
Smart Entry System* ....................... 30
Door Operation ................................ 31
Power Window Operation ............ 32
Power Moonroof Operation* ....... 33
Interior and Exterior Lights ........... 34
One-Touch Turn Signal ................... 35
Wiper Operation .............................. 35
Adjusting the Seats ........................ 36
Adjusting the Steering Wheel ...... 40
Adjusting the Mirrors ..................... 40
Air Conditioning System* ............. 41
Climate Control System* .............. 42Seat Heaters* .................................. 42
Customized Features* .................... 43
Setting the Clock ............................. 44
AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY ......... 45
Basic Audio Operation ................... 45
Models with information display
FM/AM Radio ................................... 48
Compact Disc (CD) .......................... 49
Models with one display
One Display Audio Operation ....... 50
FM/AM Radio ................................... 51
Compact Disc (CD) .......................... 52
iPod
®.................................................. 53
USB Flash Drive .............................. 54
Bluetooth
® Audio ............................ 55
Pandora
® .......................................... 56
Models with touchscreen
Touchscreen Operation ................. 57
HondaLink™ .................................... 58
FM/AM Radio .................................. 59
SiriusXM
® Radio ............................. 60
Compact Disc (CD) ......................... 61
iPod
®.................................................. 62
USB Flash Drive .............................. 63
Bluetooth
® Audio ............................ 64
Pandora
® .......................................... 65
HDMI Video ...................................... 66
BLUETOOTH
® HANDSFREELINK® (HFL) ... 67
Models with one display
Basic HFL Operation ....................... 67
Pairing a Phone ............................... 68
Making a Call .................................. 69
SMS Text Messaging ..................... 70
*if equipped

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VISUAL INDEX
Quickly locate items in the vehicle’s interior.
Steering Wheel and Nearby Controls
1 Lights/turn signals/LaneWatch
button* p. 34, p. 35, p. 96
2 SEL/RESET knob p. 28
Brightness control p. 34
3 Wipers/washers p. 35
4 Cruise control buttons p. 95
5 Horn
6 Voice recognition buttons p. 67,
p. 71, p. 78
7 Instrument panel p. 23
8 Information display* p. 27
intelligent Multi-Information Display
(i-MID)* p. 28
9 MENU button*/SOURCE button*
p. 43, p. 46, p. 71, p. 78
Audio controls p. 46
i-MID button* p. 28
10 Hood release handle p. 120
11 km/mile change knob
CLOCK knob* p. 44
12 ENGINE START/STOP button* p. 91
13 Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®) OFF
button p. 94
14 ECON button* p. 94
VISUAL INDEX
*if equipped
1138
54
12
10
7112314
69
Models with touchscreen
Basic HFL Operation ....................... 71
Pairing a Phone ............................... 73
Making a Call .................................. 74
SMS Text Messaging and E-Mail* ... 76
HondaLink™ Assist ........................ 77
Siri™ Eyes Free ............................... 77
NAVIGATION* .................................. 78
Basic Navigation Operation ......... 78
Entering a Destination ................... 81
Routing .............................................. 83
DRIVING ............................................ 85
Before Driving ................................. 85
Maximum Load Limit ...................... 87
Towing a Trailer .............................. 89
Starting to Drive .............................. 90
Shifting .............................................. 91
Braking ............................................. 93
Eco Assist System* ......................... 94
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA
®), aka
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
System ............................................... 94
Cruise Control* ................................ 95
LaneWatch™* ................................. 96
Rearview Camera* ......................... 97
Multi-View Rear Camera* ............. 98
Refueling .......................................... 99
HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED ... 103
Smart Entry Remote Battery Strength ... 103
Jump Starting ................................ 103
Shift Lever Does Not Move* ....... 104
Overheating .................................... 105 Emergency Engine Stop* ............. 106
Emergency Towing ....................... 106
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)* .......................................... 107
Changing a Flat Tire ...................... 108
Tire Repair Kit* .............................. 111
Fuse Locations ............................... 112
MAINTENANCE ............................. 115
Safety Precautions ....................... 115
Maintenance Minder™................ 116
Under the Hood .............................. 119
Engine Oil ....................................... 121
Engine Coolant .............................. 124
Checking the Battery .................... 125
Window Washer Fluid ................. 125
Changing Wiper Blades ............... 126
Tire Information ............................. 127
Tire Labeling .................................. 130
DOT Tire Quality Grading ............. 131
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) - Required Federal
Explanation .................................... 133
Testing of Readiness Codes ........ 134
SPECIFICATIONS ........................... 135
CUSTOMER INFORMATION ......... 140
Frequently Asked Questions/
Troubleshooting ............................ 140
Contact Us ...................................... 141
Honda Roadside Assistance ....... 141
Warranty Coverages ..................... 142
VOICE COMMAND INDEX ............ 143
INDEX .............................................. 148
*if equipped

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INSTRUMENT PANEL
SAFETY
Learn about the indicators, gauges, and displays related to driving the \
vehicle.
Indicators briefl y appear with each engine start and then go out. Red and amber
indicators are most critical. Blue and green indicators are used for gen\
eral
information.
Malfunction Indicators
These are the most critical indicators. If they come on and stay lit whi\
le driving or at
any other time, there may be a problem. See your dealer if necessary.
Brake system
• Brake fl uid is low.
• The brake system has a problem.
Press the brake pedal lightly to check pedal pressure. If normal, check \
the brake fl uid level when you stop. If abnormal, take immediate action. If
necessary, downshift the transmission to slow the vehicle using engine
braking. Have your vehicle repaired immediately.
Low oil pressure
Engine oil pressure is low. Stop in a safe place. Open the hood. Check the oil
level, and add oil if necessary (see page 121). If the indicator does \
not turn
off, have your vehicle repaired immediately.
Charging system
The battery is not charging. Turn off all electrical items, but do not turn off
the vehicle to prevent further battery discharge. Have your vehicle repa\
ired
immediately.
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
There is a problem with one of the airbag systems or seat belt tensioner\
s.
Smart Entry system*
There is a problem with the smart entry system.
U.S.
Canada
INSTRUMENT PANEL
*if equipped
Reporting Safety Defects
In the U.S.
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash \
or could
cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highwa\
y Traffi c
Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying American Honda \
Motor Co.,
Inc.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and \
if it fi nds
that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recal\
l and remedy
campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems
between you, your dealer, or American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-
4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to http://www.safercar.gov; or write to: Administrator,
NHTSA, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590. You can also obtain
other information about motor vehicle safety from http://www.safercar.gov.
In Canada
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash \
or could
cause injury or death, you should immediately inform Honda Canada, Inc.,\
and you
may also inform Transport Canada.
If Transport Canada receives similar complaints, it may open an investigatio\
n, and if
it fi nds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may lead to a\
recall and
remedy campaign. However, Transport Canada cannot become involved in individual
problems between you, your dealer, or Honda Canada, Inc.
To contact Transport Canada’s Defect Investigations and Recalls Division, you may
call 1-800-333-0510. For more information on reporting safety defects or\
about motor
vehicle safety, go to http://www.tc.gc.ca/roadsafety.

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INSTRUMENT PANEL
INSTRUMENT PANEL
Washer uid level (Canadian models)*
The washer fl uid is low. Refi ll the washer fl uid (see page 125).
System message*
When a condition or malfunction indicator comes on, a message also
appears on the multi-information display. Check the display for more
information.
Vehicle Stability Assist ( VSA
®) system
(Blinks) VSA is active.
Maintenance Minder™*
Scheduled maintenance for your vehicle is due.
Immobilizer
Your key or remote transmitter cannot be recognized by the vehicle. If th\
e
indicator blinks, you may not be able to start the engine. Turn the vehicle off,
and then on again. If it continues to blink, there may be a problem with\
the
system. See your dealer.
On/Off Indicators
These indicators remind you when an item is on or off.
Gauges
These gauges include speed and fuel information. VSA off
CRUISE MAIN on
CRUISE CONTROL on
Turn signals/hazards on
*if equipped
Fog lights* on
High beams on
Exterior lights on
ECON mode* on
Civic Si models
i-VTEC indicator
Rev indicator
Instant fuel
economy
gauge
Ambient meter
(see page 94)
Fuel gauge
Speedometer
Information Display*
Consists of several displays that provide you with useful information.
Press the select/reset knob to cycle through the displays shown below.
Select/reset knob
Average fuel A, Trip
meter A, Odometer
Range, Trip meter A, Odometer Engine oil life
Average fuel B, Trip
meter B, Odometer
*if equipped

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VEHICLE CONTROLS
INSTRUMENT PANEL
Intelligent Multi-Information Display ( i-MID)*
Consists of several displays that provide you with useful information.
Main Displays
Press the display button to cycle through the displays shown below.
Trip ComputerPress the select/reset knob to cycle through the displays shown below.
*if equipped
Power monitor/
instant fuel economy* Clock/wallpaper
Blank screen
Average fuel/range/elapsed time/average speed
(press and hold button to cycle) Audio/phone
display
123456
20 0
123456
123456
Genr e AAASong AAA
Artist AAA
Odometer,
Outside temperature Trip A,
Outside temperature Trip B,
Outside temperature
Select/reset knob
i-MID
button
Learn about the various controls necessary for operating and driving the\
vehicle.
Using the
Remote Transmitter*
Lock or unlock the doors and trunk.
Leaving the key or remote transmitter in the vehicle can result in theft\
or
accidental movement of the vehicle. Always take it with you whenever you\
leave
the vehicle unattended.
NOTICE
Unlock button: Press once
to unlock the driver’ s door.
Press again to unlock all
doors.
T runk button*: Press
and hold to unlock and
open the trunk. Lock button: Press to lock the
doors. Press again for audible
verifi
cation.
Panic button: Press to sound
the alarm for 30 seconds.
Press again to cancel.
VEHICLE CONTROLS
Built-in key*: Slide the release
knob on the back of the
transmitter and pull out the
built-in key .
Release knob
Built-in key
*if equipped

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VEHICLE CONTROLS
VEHICLE CONTROLS
Climate Control System*
The automatic climate control system can maintain your preferred interio\
r
temperature by selecting the proper mix of heated or cooled air and fan \
speed. Use
the buttons on the dashboard to control the system.
*if equipped
Customized Features*
Use the Vehicle Menu in the i-MID to customize certain features, such as the
display, the trip computer, and door locking/unlocking. Use the steering wheel
controls to make and enter selections when the vehicle is stopped.
Changing Settings Using the Touchscreen*
Select items on the touchscreen to make and enter selections.
1. Select SETTINGS.
2. Select an option (Clock/Info, Audio, Bluetooth, Phone, Camera, System, \
or Navi*).
3. Select a setting option, and make your preferred changes.
4. Press BACK to exit the menus.
*if equipped
MENU
SOURCE Button
Press to go to the next
display.
SOURCE Button
Press to set your selection.
MENU Button
Press to go to Vehicle Menu. + Button
Press to scroll upwards.
Button
Press to go back to the
previous display.
- Button
Press to scroll downwards.
AUTO button: Press, then
use the temperature
control dial to set your
preferred temperature.
T
emperature
control dial
A/C
buttonFan control
dial
Recirculation button:
Recirculation mode
(indicator on):
Recirculates air from the
vehicle’ s interior .
Fresh Air mode (indicator
off): Maintains outside
ventilation. Rear defogger/
heated door
mirrors button*
Windshield
defroster
button ON/OFF
button
Mode button:
Change airfl
ow
location.
Seat Heaters*
Quickly warm the front seats when the vehicle is on.
Press the seat heater switch in the front console to
the LO or HI position. An indicator appears for the
selected setting. Return the switch to the middle
position to turn off.
Heat-induced burns are possible when using seat heaters.
Persons with a diminished ability to sense temperature (e.g., persons w\
ith
diabetes, lower -limb nerve damage, or paralysis) or with sensitive skin should
not use the seat heaters.
W ARNING

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AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
VEHICLE CONTROLS
Setting the Clock
Adjust the time using the steps described for your vehicle type.
Using the CLOCK Knob
Use this method for vehicles with one display.
1. Press the CLOCK knob to enter the clock screen.
2. Turn the knob to adjust the hour value. Press the knob to set.
3. Turn the knob to adjust the minute value. Press the knob to set.
Using the Settings Menu
Use this method for vehicles with display audio. Touch items to make selections.
1. Select Settings.
2. Select Clock/Info.
3. Select Clock Adjustment.
4. Adjust the hour and minute values.
5. Select OK when complete. On vehicles with navigation, the time is automatically set using GPS sig\
nals.
Clock knob
Basic Audio Operation
Connect audio devices and operate buttons and displays for the audio sys\
tem.

USB/ HDMI Port*
1. Open the port cover in the front console.
2. Connect a USB fl ash drive or iPod/iPhone
® cable
connector to the USB port, or an HDMI cable to the
HDMI port.
An additional USB cable is located in the center
console.
iPod and iPhone are trademarks of Apple, Inc.
Additional cables and accessories sold separately.
Auxiliary Input Jack*
Connect standard audio devices with a 1/8-inch
(3.5 mm) stereo miniplug.
1. Open the AUX cover in the front console.
2. Insert the miniplug attached to the audio device into the jack. The audio system switches to
AUX mode. Use the device to control the audio.
State or local laws may prohibit the operation of
handheld electronic devices while operating a vehicle.
Accessory Power Socket
Open the socket cover in the front console to use
power when the vehicle is on.
Do not insert an automotive type cigarette lighter element. This can ove\
rheat the
power socket.
NOTICE
AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
Learn how to operate the vehicle’ s audio system.
*if equipped

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AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
Steering Wheel Controls*
You can operate certain functions of the audio
system using the steering wheel controls.
SOURCE button: Cycle through available audio
modes.
/ buttons: Change presets, tracks, albums, or
folders.
+ / - buttons: Adjust audio volume.
MENU button: On vehicles with display audio, press and hold to view options for
the current audio source. Use the other buttons to navigate through the \
options.
FM/AM/SiriusXM
® Radio
Press
or for the next or previous station.
Press and hold
or for the next or previous strong station.
CD/iPod
®/USB/Bluetooth® Audio
Press
or for the next or previous track.
Press and hold
or for the next or previous folder (CD/USB).
Pandora
®
Press for the next song.
Press and hold
or for the next or previous station.
*if equipped
Adjusting the Sound
Adjust various sound settings.
Vehicles with information display
Press the TUNE/SOUND knob to scroll through
sound modes. Rotate the knob to adjust the
setting for each mode.
Vehicles with one display
Use the selector knob to make and enter selections.
1. Press the SETUP button.
2. Select Sound Settings.
3. Select a sound mode to change, and adjust it using the selector knob.
4. Press the Back button to exit the menu.
Vehicles with display audio
Make and enter selections using the touchscreen.
1. Select Settings.
2. Select Audio.
3. Select Sound.
4. Select the tabs to change the sound mode and adjust the setting.
5. Select OK when complete.
Tune/Sound Knob

Setup
button
Selector
knob
Button

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AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
FM/AM Radio
Play FM or AM radio stations.
Models with information display
Compact Disc (CD)
The audio system supports audio CDs, CD-Rs, and CD-RWs in MP3, WMA, or A\
AC
formats.
Models with information display
Do not use CDs with adhesive labels or insert a damaged CD. Inserting th\
ese types
of CDs may cause them to get stuck or damage the audio unit.
NOTICE
Volume/Power
knob AM button
FM button
Tune/Sound
knob
SCAN button: Press
to sample each
strong station on the
selected band. Press
again to turn off.
Auto select button:
Press to scan both bands
and store the strongest
station in each preset.
Press again to turn off.
Seek/Skip
buttons: Find
the next or
previous
strong station.
Preset buttons (1-6): Press and
hold a preset button to store
the current station. Press
a preset button to select a
previously stored station.
Volume/
Power
knob CD eject
button
CD slot Tune/Sound
knob
SCAN button:
Press once
to sample
CD tracks.
Press again
to sample the
fi rst track in
each folder.
Press and hold
to turn off.
Random (RDM)
button: Press once
to play CD tracks at
random. Press again
to play folder fi les at
random. Press and
hold to turn off.
Seek/Skip
buttons:
Change the
track. CD/AUX button:
Play a CD.
DISP button:
Display CD
text data.
Repeat (RPT)
button: Press once
to replay a track
or fi le. Press again
to replay all fi les in
the current folder.
Press and hold to
turn off.

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AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
One Display Audio Operation
Control audio operation in the intelligent Multi-Information Display (i\
-MID) using the
dashboard buttons.
Models with one display
Intelligent Multi-Information
Display (i-MID)
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Volume/selector
knob: Rotate to
adjust volume.
Use knob to
make and enter
selections. SETUP button:
Display menu
items for the
selected audio
mode.
Power button: Turn
audio on or off.
FM/AM
Radio
Play FM or AM radio stations.
Models with one display
() button:
Display and
select an RDS
category.
Seek/Skip
buttons: Find the
next or previous
strong station.
Selector knob:
Press and rotate
to tune radio
frequency.
Make and enter
selections.
Preset buttons (1-6): Press and hold
a preset button to store the current
station. Press a preset button to
select a previously stored station.
FM/AM buttons:
Select a band. SCAN button:
Press to sample
each strong
station on the
selected band.
Press again to
turn off.
FM/AM radio display
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