Ignition HONDA CIVIC 2013 9.G User Guide

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Instrument Panel
Indicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
Message
*
Transmission
Indicator
*
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to ON (w, then goes off.
●Blinks if the transmission system has
a problem.
●Blinks while driving - Avoid sudden
starts and acceleration and have the
vehicle checked by a dealer
immediately.
Seat Belt
Reminder
Indicator
●Comes on and the beeper sounds if
you are not wearing a seat belt when
you turn the ignition switch to ON ( w.
●If the front passenger is not wearing
a seat belt, the indicator comes on
about six seconds later.●Blinks while driving if either you or
the front passenger has not fastened
a seat belt. The beeper sounds and
the indicator blinks at regular
intervals.
●The beeper stops and the indicator goes
off when you and the front passenger
fasten their seat belts.●Stays on after you or the front
passenger has fastened the seat
belt - A detection error may have
occurred in the sensor. Have the vehicle
checked by a dealer.
2 Seat Belt Reminder P. 31
Low Fuel
Indicator
●Comes on when the fuel reserve is
running low (approximately 1.9 U.S.
gal./7.5 Liter left).●Blinks if there is a problem with the
fuel gauge.
●Comes on - Refuel your vehicle as soon
as possible.●Blinks - Have the vehicle checked by a
dealer.
* Not available on all models

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Instrument Panel
Indicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
Message
*
ABS (Anti-lock
Brake System)
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to ON (w, then goes off.
●If it comes on at any other time, there
is a problem with the ABS.
●Stays on constantly - Have the
vehicle checked by a dealer. With this
indicator on, your vehicle still has
normal braking ability but no anti-lock
function.
2 ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)
P. 243
Supplemental
Restraint System
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to ON (w, then goes off.
●Comes on if a problem with any of
the following is detected:
- Supplemental restraint system
- Side airbag system
- Side curtain airbag system
- Seat belt tensioner
●Stays on constantly or does not
come on at all - Have the vehicle
checked by a dealer.
High Temperature
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to ON (w, then goes off.
●Blinks when the engine coolant
temperature goes up, and stays on if
the temperature continues to rise.
●Blinks while driving - Drive slowly to
prevent overheating.●Stays on while driving - Immediately
stop in a safe place and allow the
engine to cool.
2 Overheating P. 335
* Not available on all models

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Instrument Panel
Indicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
Message
*
VSA® (Vehicle
Stability Assist)
System Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to ON (w, then goes off.
●Blinks when VSA ® is active.●Comes on if there is a problem with
the VSA® system.
●Stays on constantly - Have the vehicle
checked by a dealer.
2 VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist), aka
ESC (Electronic Stability Control),
System P. 236
VSA® (Vehicle
Stability Assist)
OFF Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to ON (w, then goes off.
●Comes on when you deactivate
VSA®.
2 VSA ® On and Off P. 237
—
Door Open
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds if you
turn the ignition switch to ON
(w,
then goes off.
●Comes on if any door is not
completely closed.●The beeper sounds and the indicator
comes on if any door is opened
while driving.
●Goes off when all doors are closed.
* Not available on all models

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Instrument Panel
Indicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
Message
*
Trunk Open
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds if you turn
the ignition switch to ON
(w, then goes
off.
●Comes on if the trunk is not completely
closed.
●Goes off when the trunk is closed.
EPS (Electric
Power
Steering)
System
Indicator
●Comes on when you turn the ignition
switch to ON
(w, and goes off when the
engine starts.
●Comes on if there is a problem with the
EPS (Electric Power Steering) System.
●Stays on constantly or does not
come on at all - Have the vehicle
checked by a dealer.
2 If the EPS System Indicator Comes
On P. 339
Daytime
Running
Lights
Indicator
*
●Comes on for a few seconds when you
turn the ignition switch to ON
(w, then
goes off.
●Comes on if there is a problem with the
DRL system.
●Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
2 Daytime Running Lights P. 121
—
Low Tire
Pressure/
TPMS
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when you
turn the ignition switch to ON
(w.
●Comes on if the tire pressure of any of the
tires becomes significantly low.●Blinks for about one minute, and then
stays on if there is a problem with the
TPMS, or when a compact spare tire
* is
temporarily installed.
●Comes on while driving - Stop in a
safe place, check tire pressures, and
inflate the tire(s) if necessary.●Blinks and remains on - Have the
vehicle checked by a dealer. If the
vehicle is fitted with a compact spare,
get your regular tire repaired or
replaced and put back on your vehicle
as soon as you can.
U.S.
models* Not available on all models

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Instrument Panel
Indicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
Message
*
System Message
Indicator
*
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to ON (w, then goes off.
●Comes on along with a beep when a
problem is detected. A system
message on the i-MID appears at the
same time.
●While the indicator is on, press the
(display/information) button to see the
message again.●Refer to the Indicators information in
this chapter when a system message
appears on the i-MID. Take the
appropriate action for the message.●The i-MID does not return to the normal
screen unless the warning is canceled,
or the button is pressed.
—
Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators
●The turn signal indicators blink when
you operate the turn signal lever.●If you press the hazard warning
button, both indicators and all turn
signals blink at the same time.
●Does not blink or blinks rapidly - A
turn signal light bulb has blown.
Change the bulb immediately.
2 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 289, 291
—
High Beam
Indicator
●Comes on when the high beam
headlights are on.
—
—
Lights On
Indicator
●Comes on whenever the light switch
is on, or in AUTO
* when the exterior
lights are on.
●If you remove the key from the ignition
switch while the exterior lights are on, a
chime sounds when the driver's door is
opened.
—
Fog Light
Indicator
*
●Comes on when the fog lights are
on.
—
—
* Not available on all models

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Instrument Panel
Indicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
Message
*
Immobilizer
System Indicator
●Comes on briefly when you turn the
ignition switch to ON
(w, then goes
off.
●Comes on if the immobilizer system
cannot recognize the key
information.
●Blinks - You cannot start the engine.
Turn the ignition switch to LOCK
(0,
pull the key out, and then insert the key
and turn it to ON
(w again.
●Repeatedly blinks - The system may
be malfunctioning. Have the 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. 112
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Low Temperature
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to ON (w.
●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 problem
with the temperature sensors. Have the
vehicle inspected by a dealer.
—
Indicator* Not available on all models

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Instrument Panel
Indicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
Message
*
ECON Mode
Indicator
*
●Comes on when you turn the
ignition switch to ON
(w, and goes
off when the engine starts.
●Comes on when you press the
ECON button.
2ECON Button
* P. 232
CRUISE MAIN
Indicator
*
●Comes on when you press the
CRUISE button.
2Cruise Control * P. 233
—
CRUISE
CONTROL
Indicator
*
●Comes on if you have set a speed for
cruise control.
2 Cruise Control * P. 233
—
Washer Level
Indicator
*
●Comes on when the washer fluid is
low.
●Refill the washer fluid.
2Refilling Window Washer Fluid
P. 281
—
Maintenance
Minder Indicator
*●Comes on when the scheduled
maintenance is due soon.
2 Maintenance Minder
TM P. 257
—
i-VTEC Indicator
*●Comes on when the i-VTEC system
switches the low RPM cams to the
high RPM cams.
●When the i-VTEC indicator comes on,
the rev indicator begins to come on
simultaneously.
2 i-VTEC indicator P. 78
—
Rev Indicators
*
●Come on when the tachometer
reading approaches the red zone.
2Rev indicators P. 78
—
IndicatorIndicator* Not available on all models

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uuIndicators uintelligent Multi-Information Display (i-MID) Warning and Information Messages
*
Instrument Panel
Message
Condition
Explanation
●Appears when the scheduled maintenance is due soon.●Consequently, SERVICE DUE NOW and SERVICE
PAST DUE follow.
2Maintenance Minder Messages on the i-MID P. 262
●Appears when you open the driver's door while the
ignition key is in ACCESSORY
(q.
●Turn the ignition switch to LOCK
(0, then remove the
key.
●Appears when you open the driver's door while the
ignition key is in LOCK
(0.
●Remove the key from the ignition switch.

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Instrument Panel
Gauges and DisplaysGaugesGauges include the speedometer, tachometer, fuel gauge, and related indicators.
They are displayed when the ignition switch is in ON
(w.
Displays your driving speed in mph or km/h.
Shows the number of engine revolutions per minute.
Displays the amount of fuel left in the fuel tank.
Shows the instant fuel economy as a bar graph in mpg or l/100km.
■Speedometer■Tachometer■Fuel Gauge■Instant Fuel Economy Gauge
*
1 Gauges
Press and hold the km/mile change knob until you
hear a beep. The speedometer reading and the
displayed measurements switch between mph and
km/h.1Fuel GaugeNOTICEYou should refuel when the reading approaches .
Running out of fuel can cause the engine to misfire,
damaging the catalytic converter.
The actual amount of remaining fuel may differ from
the fuel gauge reading.
E
1Instant Fuel Economy Gauge
*
Press and hold the km/mile change knob to switch
the measurement.
* Not available on all models

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uuGauges and Displays uintelligent Multi-Info rmation Display (i-MID)
*
Instrument Panel
Use the i-MID to customize certain features.■How to customize
Select the Vehicle Menu screen by pressing the MENU button while the ignition
switch is in ON
(w, and the vehicle is at a complete stop. Select Customize
Settings , then press the SOURCE button.
■Customized Features
1Customized Features
To customize other features, press the
(+ / (-
button.
2 List of customizable options P. 88
2 Example for customizing wallpapers P. 92
MENU
SOURCE
Button
Press to go to the next
display.SOURCE Button
Press to set your selection.
MENU Button
Press to go to Vehicle Menu.
(+ Button
Press to scroll upwards.
Button
Press to go back to the
previous display.(- Button
Press to scroll downwards.