reset HONDA CIVIC 2015 9.G Quick Guide

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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
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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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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75°F miles
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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0230 0
75°F miles

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AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
Changing Icon Order
You can change the order of the icons on the Home screen.
1. From the Home screen, select Settings.
2. Select System.
3. Select the Home tab.
4. Select Home Screen Edit Order.
5. Select and hold the icon you want to move and slide it to a different position.
HondaLink™
You can connect a compatible smartphone to the audio system to enable int\
egration
between the smartphone’s approved apps and the vehicle. This allows you to control
the phone’s apps through the touchscreen.
To check smartphone compatibility and connection instructions, visit handsfreelink.
honda.com.
To get more information on HondaLink features and apps, visit www.hondalink.com.
FM/AM Radio
Play FM or AM radio stations.
Models with touchscreen
Source: Select the
FM or AM icon.
Tune: Change
the station.Seek: Search for the
next or previous station
with a strong signal.
FM/AM radio display
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0230 0
75°F miles
Scan: Scan for
each station with
a strong signal.
Open/close:
Display or hide
the station list or
preset list.
Presets:
Select and hold a
preset number to
store the current
station.
Select a preset
number to select a
previously stored
station.

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AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
SiriusXM® Radio
Available on a subscription basis only. For more information or to subscribe, contact
your dealer, or visit www.siriusxm.com (U.S.) or www.sirius.ca (Canada).
Models with touchscreen
Available in the U.S. and Canada, except Hawaii, Alaska, and Puerto Rico.\
XM® is a registered trademark of Sirius XM Radio, Inc.
SiriusXM Radio display
Compact Disc (CD)
The audio system supports audio CDs, CD-Rs, and CD-RWs in MP3, WMA, or A\
AC
formats.
Models with touchscreen
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
Source: Select
the CD icon.
Folder: Change
the folder. Open/close:
Display or hide
the track list.
Track: Change
the track.
CD eject button
CD slot
CD display
Presets:
Select and hold a
preset number to
store the current
channel.
Select a preset
number to select a
previously stored
channel.
Source: Select
the XM icon.
Category: Change
the category.Channel: Change
the channel.
Scan: Scan for
each channel with
a strong signal. Open/close:
Display or hide
the channel list or
preset list.

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MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE
Maintenance Minder™
Reminds you when indicated maintenance service is due.
Models with information display
When maintenance is due, the Maintenance Minder indicator comes on and a\

message appears on the display every time you turn the vehicle on. Press\
the select/
reset knob to change displays.
Models with i-MID
When maintenance is due, the system message indicator comes on and a mes\
sage
appears on the display every time you turn the vehicle on. Press the Inf\
o button on
the steering wheel to change displays.
• Independent of the Maintenance Minder information, replace the brake fl\
uid every
3 years.
• Inspect idle speed every 160,000 miles (256,000 km).
• Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2, or 3 if they are noisy.
Maintenance
Minder indicator
Main items
Sub items
Maintenance Minder message
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Maintenance
Minder indicator
Main
items Sub
items
Maintenance Minder messageSystem message
indicator
Maintenance Minder Service Codes
These codes indicate what services are due on your vehicle.
Sedan, Coupe, and Si models
*1: If a message SERVICE does not appear more than 12 months after the displ\
ay is reset, change
the engine oil every year.
*2: Models with tire repair kit
#: See information on maintenance and emissions warranty.
CODEMaintenance Main Items
A • Replace engine oil*1
B• Replace engine oil*1 and oil filter
• Inspect front and rear brakes/service as necessary
• Check parking brake adjustment
• Inspect tie rod ends, steering gearbox, and boots
• Inspect suspension components
• Inspect driveshaft boots
• Inspect brake hoses and lines (Including ABS/VSA)
• Inspect all fluid levels and condition of fluids
• Inspect exhaust system
#
• Inspect fuel lines and connections#
• Check the expiration date for TRK bottle*2
*2: If you drive in dusty conditions, replace the air cleaner element every \
15,000 miles (24,000 km).
*3: If you drive primarily in urban areas that have high concentrations of s\
oot in the air from industry
and from diesel-powered vehicles, replace the dust and pollen filter e\
very 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
*4: Continuously variable transmission (CVT) models
Driving in mountainous areas at very low vehicle speeds or trailer towin\
g results in higher transmission
temperatures. This requires transmission fluid changes more frequently\
than recommended by the
Maintenance Minder. If you regularly drive your vehicle under these cond\
itions, have the transmission
fluid changed every 25,000 miles (40,000 km).
CODEMaintenance Sub Items
1 • Rotate tires
2• Replace air cleaner element*2
• Replace dust and pollen filter*3
• Inspect drive belt
3 • Replace transmission fluid*4
4• Replace spark plugs
• Inspect valve clearance
5 • Replace engine coolant

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MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE
Natural Gas (CNG) models
CODE Maintenance Main Items
A Replace engine oil • *1
B Replace engine oil• *1 and oil filter
Replace fuel filter element (low pressure)
•
Drain fuel filter (high pressure)
•
Inspect front and rear brakes/service as necessary
•
Check parking brake adjustment
•
Inspect tie rod ends, steering gearbox, and boots
•
Inspect suspension components
•
Inspect driveshaft boots
•
Inspect brake hoses and lines (Including ABS/ VSA)
•
Inspect all fluid levels and condition of fluids
•
Inspect exhaust system
•
#
Inspect fuel lines and connections
• #
Check the expiration date for TRK bottle
•
CODE Maintenance Sub Items
1 Rotate tires •
2 Replace air cleaner element •
*2
Replace dust and pollen filter
• *3
Replace fuel filter element (high pressure)
•
Inspect drive belt
•
Inspect valve clearance
•
Inspect fuel tank
•
*4
3 Replace transmission fluid •
4 Replace spark plugs •
5 Replace engine coolant •
*1: If a message SERVICE does not appear more than 12 months after the display is reset, change the
engine oil every year.
# : See information on maintenance and emissions warranty.
*2: If you drive in dusty conditions, replace the air cleaner element every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
*3: If you drive primarily in urban areas that have high concentrations of soot in the air from industry and
from diesel-powered vehicles, replace the dust and pollen filter every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
*4: If sub item 2 does not appear more than 36 months after the display is reset, inspect the fuel tank
every three years.
See CNG tank expiration and production dates for inspection and replacement information.
Fuel tank should be replaced 15 years after it was manufactured.
Under the Hood
Engine oil dipstick
(orange handle)
Engine oil dipstick
(orange handle) Brake fl
uid
(black cap)
Brake fl uid
(black cap)
Clutch fl
uid (manual
transmission)
(light gray cap)
Clutch fl uid
(light gray cap)
Battery
Battery
Engine coolant reserve tank
Engine coolant reserve tank
Engine oil fi
ll cap
Engine oil fi ll cap
W
asher fl uid
(blue cap)
W asher fl uid
(blue cap) Radiator cap
Radiator cap
U.S. models
Maintenance, replacement, or repair of emissions control devices and sys\
tems
may be done by any automotive repair establishment or individuals using \
parts
that are certi ed to EP A standards.
According to state and federal regulations, failure to perform maintenan\
ce on the
maintenance main items marked with # will not void your emissions warran\
ties.
However , all maintenance services should be performed in accordance with the
intervals indicated by the multi-information display .
Sedan, Coupe, and Natural Gas (CNG) models
Si models