engine HONDA CIVIC 2022 User Guide

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Safe Driving
Safety Labels
Label Locations
These labels are in the locations shown. They warn you of potential hazards that can cause serious injury or death. Read these labels
carefully.
If a label comes off or becomes hard to read (except for the U. S. dashboard label which may be removed by the owner), contact a dealer
for a replacement.
Sun Visor
U.S. models Canadian models
Reserve Tank Cap U.S. models only
Dashboard
Canadian models
Air Conditioner System
2.0 L engine models for U.S. 1.5 L engine models for U.S.

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Instrument Panel
Indicators
Indicators come on/blink depending on the condition of the vehicle. Messages may
display on the driver information interface at the same time. Please take the
appropriate action outlined in the message, such as contacting a dealer.
M (7-speed manual
shift mode) Indicator/
Shift Indicator
* P. 93
Parking Brake and
Brake System
Indicator (Red)
Parking Brake and
Brake System
Indicator (Amber)U.S.
Canada
U.S.
Canada
Automatic Brake
Hold System
Indicator
Automatic Brake
Hold IndicatorU.S.
Canada
*1 : When you set the power mode to ON, these indicators come on to indicate that system checks are being performed. They go off a few seconds later or after the engine
has started. If an indicator does not come on or turn off, ther e may be a malfunction in the corresponding system. To resolve the issue, follow the instructions in the
owner's manual.
 P. 90*1
Malfunction
Indicator Lamp Charging System
IndicatorSeat Belt Reminder
Indicator
Low Fuel Indicator
 P. 92
 P. 92
 P.

92
 P. 93 
P. 93*1
*1 *1
Shift Position Indicator
 P. 93
Trans
mission System
Indicat
or 
P. 94
 P. 94 
P. 95
*1
*1
Anti-lock Brake System
(ABS ) Indicator
Vehicle Stability AssistTM
(VSA®) System Indicator
Vehicle Stability Assist
TM
(VSA®) OFF Indicator
Supplemental
Restraint System
Indicator
Electric Power Steering
(EPS) System Indicator
*1

P. 95
 P. 95
 P. 96*1
*1
*1
 P. 96
*1 P. 96
* Not available on all models

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*1 : When you set the power mode to ON, these indicators come on to indicate that system checks are being performed. They go off a few seconds later or after the engine
has started. If an indicator does not come on or turn off, ther e may be a malfunction in the corresponding system. To resolve the issue, follow the instructions in the
owner's manual.
*2 : Models without drive mode switch
*3 : Models with drive mode switch
Auto High-Beam
Indicator
Low Tire Pressure/
TPMS Indicator*
Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators
Lights On
Indicator High Beam
Indicator
Fog Light
Indicator*
System Message
Indicator Adaptive Cruise Control
(ACC) with Low Speed
Follow Indicator (Amber)
Lane Keeping Assist
System (LKAS) Indicator
(Amber)
Safety Support
Indicator (Green/Gray)

P. 97
Au
to Idle Stop System
Indica
tor (Amber) 
P. 102
 P. 98

P. 98 
P. 104
*1
 P. 98
 P. 98
 P. 98 Immobilizer System
Indicator

P.

101
Se
curity System Alarm
Indicator 
P.

101
 P. 99 
P. 105
 P. 108
*1
Adaptive Cruise Control
(ACC) with Low Speed
Follow Indicator
(White/Green) P. 104
*1
Lane Keeping Assist
System (LKAS) Indicator
(White/Green) 
P. 105
*1 *1Safety Support
Indicator (Amber)
P. 106
*1
NORMAL Mode
Indicator* P. 100
Auto Idle Stop Off
Indicator 
P. 102
Auto
Idle Stop
Suspen
d Indicator P. 103
ECON Mode
Indicator 
P. 100
*3
SPORT Mode
Indicator* P. 100
Low Temperature
Indicator* P. 100
Cruise Mode Indicator
(Whi
te/Green) 
P. 105
Adaptive Cruise Control
(ACC) with Low Speed
Follow Interval
Indicator
*
 P. 105
*2 *1
Auto Idle Stop
Indicator (Green)

P. 102
* Not available on all models

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IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanation
Parking Brake and
Brake System
Indicator (Red)
●Comes on if there is a problem with the
brake system.●Comes on along with the Parking Brake and
Brake System Indicator (amber) - Immediately
stop in a safe place. Contact a dealer for repair. The
brake pedal becomes harder to operate.
Depress the pedal further than you normally do.
2 If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On
or Blinks at the Same Time When the Brake
System Indicator (Amber) Comes On P. 661
●Comes on along with the ABS indicator - Have
your vehicle checked by a dealer.
2 If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On
or Blinks P. 660
●Blinks and the Parking Brake and Brake System
Indicator (amber) comes on at the same time -
There is a problem with the electric parking brake
system. The parking brake may not be set.
Avoid using the parking brake and have your
vehicle checked by a dealer immediately.
2 If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On
or Blinks at the Same Time When the Brake
System Indicator (Amber) Comes On P. 661
U.S.
Canada
(Red)
1.5 L engine models
All models

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IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanation
Malfunction
Indicator Lamp
●After you have set the power mode to ON,
the vehicle performs system checks.
However, if the readiness codes have not
been set by that time, this indicator will
blink five times and then go off.●Readiness codes are part of the on board
diagnostics for the emis sions control systems.
2Testing of Readiness Codes P. 683
●Comes on if there is a problem with the
emissions control systems.
●Blinks when a misfire in the engine’s
cylinders is detected.
2If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On
or Blinks P. 659
Charging System
Indicator
●Comes on when there is a problem with
the charging system.●Stop in a safe place and contact a dealer
immediately.
2Checking the Battery P. 627
2 If the Charging System Indicator Comes On
P. 659
Shift Position
Indicator●Indicates the current shift position.
2 Shifting P. 443, 445
M (7-speed
manual shift mode)
Indicator/Shift
Indicator
*
●Comes on when the 7-speed manual shift
mode is applied.
2 7-Speed Manual Shift Mode P. 447
* Not available on all models

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*1:Models without drive mode switch
*2:Models with drive mode switch
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanation
ECON Mode
Indicator●Comes on when the ECON mode is on.
●Comes on when you set the drive mode to
ECON .
2ECON Button* P. 449
2 Drive Mode Switch* P. 450
NORMAL Mode
Indicator*
●Comes on when you set the drive mode to
NORMAL .2Drive Mode Switch* P. 450
SPORT Mode
Indicator*
●Comes on when you set the drive mode to
SPORT .●The ambient meter remains lit up in red as long as
SPORT mode is selected.
●The ambient meter goes off and gauges in the
instrument panel lit up in red as long as SPORT
mode is selected.
2 Drive Mode Switch* P. 450
Low Temperature
Indicator*
●Comes on when the engine coolant
temperature is low.●If the indicator stays on after the engine has
reached normal operating temperature, there may
be a problem with the temperature sensors. Have
your vehicle inspected by a dealer.
*1
*2
Models without drive mode switch
Models with drive mode switch
Models with A-type meter
Models with B-type meter
* Not available on all models

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IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanation
Immobilizer System
Indicator
•Blinks if the immobilizer system cannot
recognize the key information.•Blinks - You cannot start the engine. Set the
power mode to VEHICLE OFF, then select the ON
mode again.
Depress and hold the brake pedal before setting
the power mode to ON.
• Repeatedly blinks - The system may be
malfunctioning. Have your vehicle checked by a
dealer.
• Do not attempt to alter this system or add other
devices to it. Electrical problems can occur.
Security System
Alarm Indicator
•Blinks when the security system alarm has
been set.
2 Security System Alarm P. 173
Indicator
Models with
A-type meter
Indicator
Models with
B-type meter
Canadian models
Indicator
Models with
A-type meter
Indicator
Models with
B-type meter

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IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanation
Auto Idle Stop OFF
Indicator
●Comes on when the Auto Idle Stop system
has been turned off by the Auto Idle Stop
OFF button.
2Auto Idle Stop System ON/OFF P. 454
Auto Idle Stop
System Indicator
(Amber)●Blinks if there is a problem with the Auto
Idle Stop system.●Blinks - Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
Auto Idle Stop
Indicator (Green)●Comes on when Auto Idle Stop is in
operation. The engine automatically shuts
off.
2Auto Idle Stop P. 453

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IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanation
Auto Idle Stop
Suspend Indicator
●Comes on while Auto Idle Stop is
temporarily suspended in the following
situations.
—
-Brake pedal is not fully pressed●Depress the brake pedal firmly.
-The transmission is in a position other than
(D
2Auto Idle Stop P. 453-System charging is prioritized
-Climate control system is prioritized
-Engine coolant temperature is not in
operating range
-SPORT mode* is selected.2Auto Idle Stop P. 453
2 Drive Mode Switch* P. 450-Auto Idle Stop does no t activate for some
reason.
—
●If you press and hold the Auto Idle Stop OFF
button, you can select whet her to display the status
messages or not.
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Gauges and Driver Information Interface
Gauges
Gauges include the speedometer, fuel ga uge, and other related indicators.
They are displayed when the power mode is in ON.
Displays your driving speed in mph or km/h.
Shows the number of engine revolutions per minute.
■Speedometer
■Tachometer
1 Speedometer
You can set the speedometer and the displayed
measurements to read in either km/h and mph.
2 Speed/Distance Units P. 125, 150
2 Settings P. 126
2 Customized Features P. 363
If you change the unit from miles and mph to km and
km/h, the current vehicle speed in mph appears next
to the digital speedometer.
U.S. models with B-type meter
Vehicle Speed in mph
1 Tachometer
You can turn on or off the tachometer display.
2 Settings P. 126
Models with A-type meter