navigation HONDA CIVIC 2010 8.G Owners Manual

If you see an error message on the
screen while playing a USB f lash
memory device, f ind the solution in
the chart to the right. If you cannot
clear the error message, take your
vehicle to your dealer.Solution
Error MessageThe system cannot read the file(s). Check the files in the USB flash
memory device. There is a possibility that the files have beendamaged.
Appears when an unsupported USB f lash memory device is inserted.
There is no music information.
USB Flash Memory Device Error
Messages
Audio System (Models with navigation system)
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UNPLAYABLE FILE
UNSUPPORTED NO SONG
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Three controls f or the audio system
are mounted in the steering wheel
hub. These let you control basic
f unctions without removing your
hand f rom the wheel. To activate the seek function, press
and hold the top ( ) or bottom ( )
of the CH button until you hear a
beep. The system searches up or
down f rom the current f requency to
find a station with a strong signal.
If you are playing a disc, the system
skips to the beginning of the next
track (f ile in MP3 or WMA f ormat)
each time you press the top ( ) of
the CH button. Press the bottom
( ) to return to the beginning of the
current track or f ile. Press it twice to
return to the previous track or f ile.
You will see the track/f ile number
and the elapsed time. If the disc has
text data or is compressed in MP3 or
WMA, you can also see any other
inf ormation (track title, f ile name,
f older name, etc.).
The VOL button adjusts the volume
up ( ) or down ( ). Press the top
or bottom of the button, hold it until
the desired volume is reached, then
release it. The MODE button changes the
mode.
Pressing the MODE button
repeatedly cycles through all
possible media sources whether they
are present or not.
Pressing the MODE button
repeatedly cycles through all present,
connected media sources. Media
sources that are not present or
connected will not appear when
cycling with the MODE button.
If you are listening to the radio, use
the CH button to change stations.
Each time you press and release the
top ( ) of the button, the system
goes to the next preset station on the
band you are listening to. Press and
releasethebottom( )togobackto
the previous station.
If equipped
On vehicles with navigation system
On vehicles without navigation system
Remote Audio Controls
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CH BUTTON MODE BUTTON
VOL BUTTON
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If your vehicle’s battery is
disconnected or goes dead, or the
radio f use is removed, the audio
system will disable itself . If this
happens, you will see ‘‘ENTER
CODE’’ in the f requency display the
nexttimeyouturnonthesystem.
Use the preset buttons (icons on
vehicles with navigation system) to
enter the code. The code is on the
radio code card included in your
owner’s manual kit. When it is
entered correctly, the radio will start
playing.
If you make a mistake entering the
code, do not start over; complete the
sequence, then enter the correct
code. You have 10 tries to enter the
correct code. If you are unsuccessf ul
in 10 attempts, you must then leave
the system on f or 1 hour bef ore
trying again.
If you lose the card, you must obtain
the code number f rom a dealer. To
do this, you will need the system’s
serial number.
Youshouldhavereceivedacardthat
lists your audio system’s code and
serial numbers. It is best to store this
card in a saf e place at home. In
addition, you should write the audio
system’s serial number in this owner’s
manual.
Your vehicle’s audio system will
disable itself if it is disconnected
f rom electrical power f or any reason.
To make it work again, you must
enter a specif ic 5 digit code using the
preset buttons (icon on vehicle’s with
navigation system). Because there
are hundreds of number
combinations possible f rom specif ic
digits, making the system work
without knowing the exact code is
nearly impossible.On models with audio system
Radio T hef t Prot ect ion
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On models with navigation system
On models without navigation system
The navigation system receives
signals f rom the global positioning
system (GPS), and the displayed
time is updated automatically by the
GPS. Ref er to the navigation system
manual f or how to adjust the time.
Change the hours by pressing the H
(preset 1) button until the numbers
advance to the desired time. Change
the minutes by pressing the M
(preset 2) button until the numbers
advance to the desired time.
For example: 1:06 will reset to 1:001:52 will reset to 2:00
To set the time, press the CLOCK
(AM/FM) button until the displayed
time begins to blink, then release the
button.
Press the CLOCK (AM/FM) button
again to enter the set time.
You can quickly set the time to the
nearest hour. If the displayed time is
bef ore the half hour, pressing the
CLOCK (AM/FM) button until you
hear a beep, then pressing the R
(preset 3) button sets the clock back
to the previous hour. If the displayed
time is af ter the half hour, the clock
sets f orward to the beginning of the
next hour.
Setting the Clock
Features
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CLOCK BUTTON
U.S. Si model is shown. RESET BUTTON
MINUTE BUTTON
HOUR BUTTON
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Bluetooth
handsf reelink.honda.
com
www.honda.ca,
On models with navigation systemHandsFreeLink(HFL)
allows you to place and receive
phone calls using voice commands,
without handling your cell phone.
To use HFL, you need a Bluetooth-
compatible cell phone. For a list of
compatible phones, pairing
procedures, and special f eature
capabilities:
In the U.S., visit or call (888) 528-7876.
In Canada, visit or call
(888) 9-HONDA-9. Press and
release to give a command or answer
a call.
Press and
release to end a call, go back to the
previous command, or cancel the
command. Airorwindnoisefromthe
dashboard and side vents and all
windows may interfere with the
microphone. Adjust or close them
as necessary.
Using HFL
HFL Talk button
HFL Back buttonHFL Buttons
Voice Cont rol T ips
BluetoothHandsFreeL ink
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HFL BACK BUTTON
NAVI VOICE
CONTROL
BUTTONS
HFL TALK
BUTTON
MICROPHONE
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Press and release the HFL Talk
button each time you want to
make a command. Af ter the beep,
speak in a clear, natural tone.
Try to reduce all background
noise. If the microphone picks up
voices other than yours,
commands may be misinterpreted.Many commands can be spoken
together. For example, you can
say ‘‘Call 123-456-7890’’ or ‘‘Dial
Peter.’’
When HFL is in use, navigation
voice commands cannot be
recognized.
To change the volume level of
HFL, use the audio system volume
knob or the steering wheel volume
controls.To hear general HFL inf ormation,
including help on pairing a phone
or setting up the system, say
‘‘Tutorial.’’
For help at any time, including a
list of available commands, say
‘‘Hands f ree help.’’
CONT INUED
BluetoothHandsFreeL ink
Help Feat ures
Features
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A notif ication that there is an
incoming call, or HFL is in use, will
appear on the navigation screen
when the audio system is on.Onthemapscreen,youwillseea
‘‘HFL’’ message on the screen.
‘‘ ’’ indicator will be displayed on
the audio display when a phone is
linked.
However, when the current street is
shown, and AUDIO INFO icon is
visible, ‘‘HFL’’ will not appear when
there is an incoming call.
BluetoothHandsFreeL ink
Inf ormation Display
214
BLUETOOTH INDICATOR
HFL MESSAGE
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(available on some phones)handsf reelink.honda.
com
www.honda.ca,The entire phonebook data of the
cell phone that is linked to HFL can
be imported to the navigation system.
Select ‘‘,’’ and HFL will begin
importing the phonebook. Select
‘‘ ’’ af ter the import is completed. Once a phonebook has been
imported, you can search the phone
numbers by the person’s name.
Select ‘‘
,’’ and a list of imported
phonebooks will be displayed.
Select a phonebook f rom the list.
If you select
f rom the Inf ormation screen menu,
you will see f our HFL options.
For a list of cell phones that are
compatible with this f eature:
In the U.S., visit
or call (888) 528-7876.
In Canada, visit or call
(888) 9-HONDA-9.
Import Cellular
Phonebook
OK Search Imported
Phonebook
Cellular Phonebook
Cellular Phonebook
Import Cellular Phonebook: Search Import ed Phonebook:
BluetoothHandsFreeL ink
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IMPORTED PHONEBOOK
IMPORTED DATEPIN ICON
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If you need to connect the battery to
a charger, disconnect both cables to
prevent damaging your vehicle’s
electrical system. Always disconnect
the negative ( ) cable first, and
reconnect it last.
If additional battery maintenance is
needed, see your dealer or a
qualif ied technician.
Battery posts,
terminals, and related accessories
contain lead and lead compounds. If your vehicle’s battery is
disconnected, or goes dead, the
audio system will disable itself . The
nexttimeyouturnontheradio,you
may see ‘‘ENTER CODE’’ in the
f requency display. Use the preset
buttons to enter the code (see page
).
The navigation system will also
disableitself.Thenexttimeyouturn
on the ignition switch, the system
will require you to enter a PIN
bef ore it can be used. Ref er to the
navigation system manual.
If your vehicle’s battery is
disconnected, or goes dead, the time
setting will be reset to 1:00. To set
the time again, f ollow the setting
procedure (see page ).
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On vehicles with navigation system
On vehicles without navigation system
WARNING:
Wash your hands af ter handling.
Checking the Battery
Maint enance
323
The battery gives off explosive
hydrogen gas during normaloperation.
A spark or flame can cause the
battery to explode with enough
force to kill or seriously hurt you.
Wear protective clothing and a
face shield, or have a skilled
technician do the batterymaintenance.
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Covers maintenance and recommended procedures f or
repair to engine and chassis components. It is written
f or the journeyman mechanic, but it is simple enough
f or most mechanically inclined owners to understand.
Complements the Service Manual by providing in-depth
troubleshooting inf ormation f or each electrical circuit
in your vehicle.
Describes the procedures involved in the replacement
of damaged body parts.
Purchasing Factory Authorized Manuals Service Manual:
Electrical T roubleshooting Manual:
Body Repair Manual:
(U.S. only)
Authorized Manuals
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2010 Honda Civic 4 Door Owner’s Manual 2010 Honda Civic
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