Driving HONDA CIVIC 2023 Owners Manual

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After the vehicle moves forward, stopping with the brake, the clutch pedal fully
depressed, the shift lever in
(N, and then the clutch pedal is released.
■Auto Idle Stop does not activate when:
• The Auto Idle Stop OFF button is pressed.
• The driver's seat belt is not fastened.
• The engine is not adequately warmed up or coolant temperature is high.
• The vehicle comes to a stop again be fore the vehicle speed reaches 2 mph
(3 km/h) after the engine starts.
• The engine is started with the hood open.
u Turn off the engine. Close the hood before you restart the engine to activate
Auto Idle Stop.
• The battery charge is low.
• The internal temperature of the battery is 41°F (5°C) or less.
• The shift lever is in any position except
(N.
• The climate control system is in use, an d the outside temperature is below −4°F
(−20°C) or over 104°F (40°C).
• The climate control system is in us e, and the temperature is set to Hi or Lo.
• is ON (indicator on).
■Auto Idle Stop Activates When:1Auto Idle Stop Activates When:
Do not open the hood while the Auto Idle Stop
function is activated. If the hood is opened, the
engine will not re start automatically.
In this case, restart the engine with the ENGINE
START/STOP button.
2 Starting the Engine P. 493
Pressing the ENGINE START/STOP button causes
the engine to no longer restar ts automatically. Follow
the standard procedure to start the engine.
2 Starting the Engine P. 493
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■Auto Idle Stop may not activate when:
• The steering wheel is operated.
• The fan speed is high.
• The climate control system is in use, an d there is a significant difference between
the set temperature and the actual interior temperature.
• The climate control system is in use, and humidity in the interior is high.
• Altitude is high.
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The clutch pedal is depressed.
■The engine automatically restarts even if the clutch pedal is not depressed
with the transmission in
(N when:
• The Auto Idle Stop OFF button is pressed.
• The pressure on the brake pedal is redu ced and the vehicle starts moving while
stopped on an incline.
• The steering wheel is operated.
• The pressure on the brake pedal is repeated ly applied and released slightly during
a stop.
• The battery charge becomes low.
• is ON (indicator on).
• The climate control system is in us e, and the difference between the set
temperature and actual interior temperature becomes significant.
• The climate control system is bein g used to dehumidify the interior.
■The Engine Automatically Restarts When:1The Engine Automatically Restarts When:
If you are using an electroni c device during Auto Idle
Stop, the device may tempor arily be turned off when
the engine restarts.
The engine does not restart automatically when there
is a problem in the system. Follow the normal
procedure to start the engine. 2 Starting the Engine P. 493
The engine does not rest art automatically when:
•The driver's seat belt is unlatched.
•The transmission is put in to a position other than
(N. Put the transmission into (N to restart the
engine.
NOTICE
Auto Idle Stop system also comes with stall recovery.
If you fully depress the clut ch pedal after stalling the
engine, the engine au tomatically restarts.
2 Starting to Drive P. 498
When the system stops ope rating, follow the normal
procedure to start the engine. 2 Starting the Engine P. 493
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Drive Mode Switch*
You can choose between three modes, SPORT mode, NORMAL mode and ECON
mode by using the DRIVE MODE switch.
The current mode is displayed on the gauge, and each mode will appear differently.
Models with paddle shifter1 Drive Mode Switch*
The mode may not be able to be changed when:
•The vehicle is turning.•The VSA ® system is activating.
•There is a problem wi th the engine, the
transmission, the VSA® , and the EPS.
DRIVE MODE Switch
SPORT
Mode
NORMAL
Mode
ECON
Mode
* Not available on all models
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Enhances responsiveness to the driver's input.
Optimizes the balance between operability
and comfort.
■SPORT Mode1 SPORT Mode
While in SPORT mode, the Auto Idle Stop System will
stay disabled regardless of the Auto Idle Stop OFF
button. 2 Auto Idle Stop P. 514
■NORMAL Mode
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Facilitates fuel-efficient driving.
■ECON Mode1ECON Mode
While in ECON mode, the climate control system will
be less effective and the vehi cle slower to accelerate.
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■Next start-up mode
The mode for the next start-up is sa ved according to the following chart.
Last Drive ModeNext Drive Mode
ECON ModeECON Mode
NORMAL ModeNORMAL Mode
SPORT ModeNORMAL Mode
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Drive Mode Switch*
You can choose between four modes, +R mode, SPORT mode, COMFORT mode
and INDIVIDUAL mode by using the DRIVE MODE switch or the +R button.
The current mode is displayed on the gauge, and each mode will appear differently.
Manual transmission models without Auto Idle Stop1 Drive Mode Switch*
The mode may not be able to be changed when:
•The vehicle is turning.•The VSA ® system is activating.
•There is a problem with the adaptive damper
system, the engine, the VSA ®, and the EPS.
* Not available on all models
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■Selecting the Drive Mode
Changing modes
by DRIVE MODE
switch or +R
button alters the
screen on the
gauge.
DRIVE MODE
Switch Press the or button
*1
Press the
DRIVE MODE switch up and hold or select
Customize
2 Customizing the INDIVIDUAL Settings P. 534
Press the DRIVE MODE switch up or down COMFORT
Mode
+R button
Press the +R button
SPORT Mode
INDIVIDUAL
Mode
+R
Mode
INDIVIDUAL Settings Screen
Audio/Information Screen
*1 : The display returns to audio/info
rmation screen a few seconds after
pressing the +R button or the DRIVE MODE switch up or down.
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Enhances driver comfort.
Enhances responsiveness to the driver's input.
■COMFORT Mode
■SPORT Mode
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