HONDA CIVIC HYBRID 2014 9.G Technology Reference Guide

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20\b4 Civic Hybrid
T E C H N O L O G Y R E F E R E N C E G U I D E
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Display Audio ...........................................................................................................20
Bluetooth®HandsFreeLink®(HFL)........................................................................22
SMS Text Messaging and E\bMail............................................................................26
Siri Eyes Free Mode ...............................................................................................27
HondaLink Assist ................................................................................................... .28
Basic Audio Operation ..........................................................................................29
iPod
®or USB Flash Drive .....................................................................................30
Bluetooth®Audio ......................................................................................................3\f
Pandora®...................................................................................................................32
HDMI Video .............................................................................................................33
Honda Owners ....................................................................................................... 34
Safety Reminder ......................................................................................................34
Fuel Information......................................................................................................35
Smart Entry with Push Button Start.....................................................................2
Instrument Panel Indicators ...................................................................................4
Intelligent Multi\bInformation Display (i\bMID) .....................................................6
Eco Assist
TM................................................................................................................8
Tire Pre ssure Monitoring System (TPMS) ........................................................\f2
Auto Door Locks ...................................................................................................\f3
One\bTouch Turn Signal........................................................................................... \f4
Auto Headlights with Wiper Integration...........................................................\f4
Rearview Camera ................................................................................................... \f5
LaneWatch™...........................................................................................................\f6
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) ....................................................................\f7
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) ........................................................................\f8
Settings for Your Vehicle ........................................................................................\f9
T E C H N O L O G Y R E F E R E N C E G U I D E
This Technology Reference Guide is designed to help you
get acquainted with your 20\f4 Honda Civic Hybrid and
provide basic instructions on some of its technology and
convenience features.
This guide is not intended to be a substitute \2for the
Owner’s Manual. For more detailed information on vehicle
controls and operation, please refer to the respective
sections in the Owner’s Manual.
ECO
ASSIST
TMp. 8
BLUETOOTH®
HANDSFREELINK®p. 22
INSTRUMENT PANEL p. 4
iMIDp. \f
DISPLAY AUDIO p.20
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Accessory or On Mode
Press ENGINE START/STOP once without pressing the brake pedal for Accessory
mode. Press it again for On mode.
Starting the Engine
Press and hold the brake pedal, then press ENGINE START/STOP.
Turning the Vehicle Off
Shift to Park, then press ENGINE START/STOP.
Note:If you press ENGINE START/STOP and the shift lever is not in Park, the vehicle goes
into Accessory mode.
S M A R T E N T R Y W I T H P U S H B U T T O N S T A R TOperate certain functions of your vehicle by simply having the remote transmitter
within operating range.
Engine Start/Stop Button
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Unlocking the Doors
Locking the Doors
Opening the Trunk
Grab either one of the front door handles
when the vehicle is off. Wait until the doors
unlock, then pull the handle to open.
Press the door lock button on either front
door handle when the vehicle is off.
Press the trunk release button under the
trunk handle. The vehicle can be on or off.
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INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORSBriefly appear with each engine start. Red and amber indicators are most critical.
Blue and green indicators are used for general information. See your Owner’s
Manual for more information.
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Malfunction IndicatorsIf an indicator remains on, there may be a problem; see your dealer
On/Off Indicators
Condition IndicatorsAction is needed by driver
PASSENGERAIRBAG
OFF%''#&& OFF(next to i\bMID)
VSA OFF
FCW off
CRUISE CONTROL on
Exterior lights on
Turn signals/hazards on
ECON on
High beams on
Charging system
Low brake fluid, Brake system
Low oil pressureAnti\bLock Brake System (ABS)
Vehicle Stability Assist®(VSA)
Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS)
Electric Power Steering (EPS)
Low temperature
Transmission (blinking)
Parking brake on:
Release
Low fuel:
Refill
Low tire pressure:
Add air
Immobilizer (blinks):
Use other vehicle key
and see dealer
Malfunction indicator lamp
(check engine light)
Seat belt reminder:
Fasten seat belt(s)
D
Message indicator:
See iMID
Door/Trunk open:
Close door(s) / trunkHigh temperature:
Drive slowly or pull over
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) (blinks and stays on)
CRUISE MAIN on
Smart Entry System
Brake system
Forward Collision
Warning (FCW)
IMA (hybrid) system Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
Auto idle stop (blinks)
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I N T E L L I G E N T M U L T I I N F O R M A T I O N D I S P L A Y ( i M I D )Consists of several displays that provide you with useful information.
Main Displays
Subdisplays
Press the SEL/RESET button
to change sub\bdisplays.
Outside
temperature
Odometer Trip A Trip B
Clock
Accessing the iMID
Press the Display/Info button to
change main displays.
Steering Wheel Controls
( + ) Button:
Press to scroll
upward in the
Vehicle Menu.
(
t) Button:
Press to go back to
the previous Vehicle
Menu screen.
() Button:
Press to scroll
downward in the
Vehicle Menu. Display/Information
Button:
Change i\bMID displays.
SOURCE Button:
Press to enter a
selection.
(
u) Button:
Press to go to the next
Vehicle Menu screen.
MENU Button:
Press to go to Vehicle
Menu for customization
and other settings.
Use these buttons to operate the i\bMID and \2the Vehicle Menu.
*Press and hold the Display/Info
button to enter the trip
computer menu. Press
Display/Info to scroll through
range, elapsed time, and
average speed.
Audio display (or Phone
display during call) Trip
computer*
Ecological Drive
Display
A warning or indicator message
may appear as necessary. Press
the Display/Info button to clear it.
Main display Power flow monitor
Clock
(or wallpaper)
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Turning ECON Mode On/Off
3. Check the i\bMID for thesystem status.
4. Press ECON again to turn the system off.
E C O A S S I S TT M
When turned on, performance of the vehicle’s engine, transmission, cruise control, and
air conditioning system are adjusted to maximize fuel efficiency.
2. The ECON mode indicatorcomes on.
Ambient Meter
mphmphmph
High fuel efficiency Moderate fuel efficiency Low fuel efficiency
\f. Press ECON.
Indicates real\btime fuel efficiency using color\bcoded bars.
This feature can be turned off in the Customize Settings\2 Menu. See your Owner’s
Manual for more information.
Driver Feedback
Realtime Fuel Efficiency Coach
Driving StyleEco Drive Bar
(on the iMID)Ambient Meter
Background Color ChangesFuel Efficiency
Smooth, steady
acceleration
high fuel efficiency
mph
*()
/6
Smooth, steady
deceleration
high fuel efficiency
Moderate acceleration
mph
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low fuel efficiency
mph
Rapid deceleration
low fuel efficiency
Goals:
• Keep the Eco Drive bar near the center.
• Keep the Ambient Meter at GREEN.
• Develop a driving style that maximizes fuel efficiency.
Deceleration Acceleration
Inefficient
Braking Zone Efficient
Zones
Inefficient
Driving Zone
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ECO Assist Scoring
Monitors the fuel efficiency of your driving style in real time and converts results
into leaves, which are displayed in a series of five “plant” icons on the i\bMID.
Once you start your vehicle, make sure the i\bMID shows the Ecological Drive
Display to view your Eco Assist score in real time.
As you drive, you earn leaves if you drive in a fuel\befficient manner, or lose
them if you drive inefficiently.
When you turn the vehicle off, your drive cycle and lifetime score are
displayed on the i\bMID.
Eco Score
Each time you
reach a new
stage, a Stage Up
Recognition icon
briefly appears on
the i\bMID. When
you reach the
highest ranking, a
Trophy icon
briefly appears.
Drive CycleScore
Stage 1 Stage 2Stage \f
Lifetime
Score
First Stage Up Recognition Second Stage Up
Recognition Last Stage Up
Recognition
Auto Idle Stop
While driving, the
engine is on. At a stop with the
brake pedal
pressed, the
engine turns off.When you take your
foot off the brake
pedal, the engine
turns back on.
Note: Auto Idle Stop only functions if \Iyou come to a stop with the shift \Ilever in the D or
N position.
DECELERATESTOPRESTART
Shuts the engine off at a stop in order to maximize fuel efficiency. Idle stop
occurrence and duration vary depending on certain conditions, such as climate
control operation, IMA battery level, and outside temperature. See your Owner’s
Manual for more information.
Power Flow Monitor How It Works
Battery
level IMA motor
is in
operation Engine is in
operation
Shows the status of the Integrated Motor Assist (IMA) system.
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T I R E P R E S S U R E M O N I T O R I N G S Y S T E M ( T P M S )
Monitors the vehicle’s tire pressures.
What to Do
\f. Visually inspect the tires for damage.
2. Use a tire air pressure gauge tocheck which tire(s) have low
pressure.
3. Inflate the tire(s), if necessary, to the recommended pressures listed on
the label on the driver’s doorjamb.
4. Start TPMS calibration.
How It Works
When the tire pressure drops
significantly below recommended
levels, the low tire pressure
indicator comes on. If a message also appears on
the i\bMID, there may be a
problem with the system.
See your dealer.
\f. Press MENU.
2. Select Customize Settings.
3. Select TPMS Calibration.
4. Select Initialize.
5. Select Yes.Calibration begins and will finish automatically.
The process takes about 30 minutes of driving
30\b60 mph.
6. Press MENU to exit.
Any time you inflate, change, or rotate one or more of your tires, you need to
recalibrate the system. Use the buttons on the steering wheel to op\2erate the
Vehicle Menu (see page 7).
A U T O D O O R L O C K S
Changing Settings
Use the buttons on the steering wheel to operat\2e the Vehicle Menu (see page 7).
See your Owner’s Manual for a complete list of settings.
Note:
The driver’s and front passenger’s door can be opened by pulling the inner front door
handle, regardless of the setting. Changing the setting to “All Doors” is useful for unlocking the
rear doors when either inner front door handle is pulled.
\f. Press MENU.
2. Select Customize Settings.
3. Select Door Setup.
4 . Select Auto Door Lock or Auto Door Unlock.
5. Select one of the options.
6. Press MENU to exit.
Door Locks
D e f a u l t L o c k S e t t i n g
The doors are preset to lock when
your vehicle reaches about \f0 mph.
D e f a u l t U n l o c k S e t t i n g
Only the driver’s door is preset to
unlock when you shift into Park (P).
Program how and when the vehicle doors automatically lock and unlock.
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How It Works
A U T O H E A D L I G H T S W I T H W I P E R I N T E G R A T I O N
For your convenience, your vehicle’s headlights automatically turn on when the
windshield wipers operate.
Make sure your headlights are in
the AUTO position.Turn on your windshield wipers.
The headlights also turn on.
When you turn off the windshield
wipers, the headlights turn off
shortly after.
How It Works
O N E T O U C H T U R N S I G N A L
Use this quick and convenient method to signal a lane change.
• Lightly push the turn signal lever up or down for a
three\bblink sequence.
• For a continuous signal, push the lever up or down until it locks into place.
R E A R V I E W C A M E R A
For added convenience, the area behind your vehicle is displayed to help you navigate
while backing up.
How It Works
• When you shift into Reverse (R), a real\btime image of the area behind your vehicleis shown in the screen, along with parking guidelines.
• The rearview display turns off when you shift out of Reverse.
Changing Settings
Turn the guidelines on or off.
Touch items on the screen to make selections.
\f. From the HOME screen, select SETTINGS.
2. Select Camera.
3. Select Rear Camera.
4. Select one of the options. Fixed Guidelines: Guidelines appear when
you shift into Reverse. Select On or Off.
Dynamic Guidelines: Guidelines move as you
turn the steering wheel. Select On or Off.
5. Press BACK to exit the menu.
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Helps you check your right blind spot when you make a lane change to the right.
L A N E W A T C HT M
Visibility Area
How It Works
When the right turn signal is activated, a camera located in the passenger side
door mirror shows the right rear area outside your vehicle on the display.
LaneWatch Display
Press the LaneWatch button on the turn signal switch to view a constant real\btime
display. Press it again to turn the display off. The display still appears when the right
turn signal is activated.
See your Owner’s Manual for information on adjusting LaneWatch settings.
Display
F O R W A R D C O L L I S I O N W A R N I N G ( F C W )
How It Works
At \f0 mph or higher, if the camera mounted between the windshield and the
rearview mirror detects a vehicle in front of you and the system determines that a
collision is likely, the system warns you with visual and audible alerts.
Short
Normal
Long
Alerts you to the possibility of a front\bend collision.
If you do not brake in time or
take preventive action:
• BRAKE flashes in the i\bMID
• a beep sounds
continuously
Warning timing depends on Long, Normal,
or Shortsettings.
FCW may not activate under certain conditions. See your Owner’s Manual for
more information.
You can change the distance warning setting and t\2urn the system off in the
Vehicle Menu. See your Owner’s Manual for instructions.
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