HONDA CIVIC HATCHBACK 2018 Owner's Manual (in English)

2018 HATCHBACK
OWNER’S MANUAL

Event Data Recorders
This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR).
The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near
crash-like situations, such as an air bag deployment or hitting a
road obstacle, data that will assi st in understanding how a vehicle’s
systems performed. The EDR is designed to record data related
to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of
time, typically 30 seconds or le ss. The EDR in this vehicle is
designed to record such data as:
• How various systems in your vehicle were operating;
• Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were
buckled/fastened;
3WARNING
California Proposition 65 Warning
Operating, servicing and maintaining a
passenger vehicle or off-road vehicle can
expose you to chemicals including engine
exhaust, carbon monoxide, phthalates, and
lead, which are known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth defects or
other reproductive harm. To minimize
exposure, avoid breath ing exhaust, do not
idle the engine except as necessary, service
your vehicle in a we ll-ventilated area and
wear gloves or wash your hands frequently
when servicing your vehicle. For more
information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/
passenger-vehicle .
•How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator
and/or brake pedal; and,
• How fast the vehicle was traveling.
These data can help provide a better understanding of the
circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur. NOTE: EDR data
are recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situation
occurs; no data are recorded by the EDR under normal driving
conditions and no personal data (e.g., name, gender, age, and
crash location) are recorded. Howeve r, other parties, such as law
enforcement, could co mbine the EDR data with the type of
personally identifying data routinely acquired during a crash
investigation.
To read data recorded by an ED R, special equipment is required,
and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the
vehicle manufacturer, other parties, such as law enforcement, that
have the special equipment, can re ad the information if they have
access to the vehicle or the EDR.
The data belongs to the vehicle ow ner and may not be accessed by
anyone else except as legally requ ired or with the permission of the
vehicle owner.
Service Diagnostic Recorders
This vehicle is equipped with serv ice-related devices that record
information about powertrain perform ance. The data can be used
to verify emissions law requirem ents and/or help technicians
diagnose and solve service problems. It may also be combined with
data from other sources for res earch purposes, but it remains
confidential. Some diagnostic and maintenance information is
uploaded to Honda upon vehicle start up.
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California Perchlorate Contamination Prevention Act
The airbags, seat belt tensioners , and CR type batteries in this
vehicle may contain perchlorate materials - special handling may
apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate/
As you read this manual, you will find information that is preceded
by a symbol. This information is intended to help you avoid
damage to your vehicle, othe r property, or the environment.
Software End User License Agreement
Your vehicle comes equipped with software, which is governed by
the End User License Agreement in Owner’s Manual, and which
contains a binding arbitration clause. Please refer to the End User
License Agreement for the terms and conditions governing your
use of the installed software, as we ll as the applications, services,
functions, and content provided through the software. Your use of
the installed software wi ll serve as your consent to the terms and
conditions of the End User License Agreement.
You may opt out within 30 days of your initial use of the Software
by sending a signed, written noti ce to HONDA at American Honda
Motor Co., Inc. Honda Automobile Customer Services Mail Stop
100-5E-8A, 1919 Torrance Blvd. Torrance, CA 90501-2746.
Privacy Notice
This vehicle may share location a nd usage information. To manage
this setting, visit www.hondalink.com/vehicle-data-choices.
A Few Words About Safety
Your safety, and the safety of others, is very important. And
operating this vehicle safely is an important responsibility.
NOTICE
To help you make informed decisions about safety, we have
provided operating procedures and other information on labels and
in this manual. This information al erts you to potential hazards that
could hurt you or others.
Of course, it is not practical or possible to warn you about all the
hazards associated with operating or maintaining your vehicle. You
must use your own good judgment.
You will find this impo rtant safety information in a variety of forms,
including:
● Safety Labels - on the vehicle.
● Safety Messages - preceded by a safety alert symbol
3 and
one of three signal words: DANGER, WARNING , or CAUTION .
These signal words mean:
● Safety Headings - such as Important Safety Precautions.
● Safety Section - such as Safe Driving.
● Instructions - how to use this vehi cle correctly and safely.
This entire book is filled with important safety information - please
read it carefully.
3 DANGERYou WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if
you don't follow instructions.
3 WARNINGYou CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if
you don't follow instructions.
3CAUTIONYou CAN be HURT if you don't follow
instructions.
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Contents
This owner’s manual should be considered a permanent part of the
vehicle and should remain with the vehicle when it is sold.
This owner’s manual covers all models of your vehicle. You may find
descriptions of equipment and features that are not on your
particular model.
Images throughout this owner’s manual (including the front cover)
represent features and equipment that are available on some, but
not all, models. Your particular mo del may not have some of these
features.
This owner’s manual is for vehicles sold in the United States and
Canada.
The information and specifications in cluded in this publication were
in effect at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change specifications
or design at any time without notice and without incurring any
obligation.2 Safe Driving P. 33
For Safe Driving P. 34 Seat Belts P. 38 Airbags P. 46
2Instrument Panel P. 77
Indicators P. 78 Gauges and Displays P. 118
2Controls P. 145
Clock P. 146 Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 147
Opening and Closing the Moonroof* P. 175
Adjusting the Seats P. 196
2 Features P. 229
Audio System P. 230 Audio System Basic Operation P. 237, 255
Customized Features P. 348 Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ®* P. 381, 407
2Driving P. 441
Before Driving P. 442 Towing a Trailer P. 448
Multi-View Rear Camera P. 551 Refueling P. 553
2Maintenance P. 559
Before Performing Maintenance P. 560 Maintenance MinderTM P. 563
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 597
Climate Control System Maintenance P. 617
2Handling the Unexpected P. 627
Tools P. 628 If a Tire Goes Flat P. 629
Shift Lever Does Not Move P. 658 Overheating P. 659
When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door P. 673
2 Information P. 677
Specifications P. 678 Identification Numbers P. 680
Emissions Testing P. 683 Warranty Coverages P. 686
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Contents
Child Safety P. 60Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 74Safety Labels P. 75
Opening and Closing the Hatch P. 165 Security System P. 168 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 172
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 176 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 194
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items P. 204 Climate Control System P. 220
Audio Error Messages P. 325General Information on the Audio System P. 329
When Driving P. 449 Braking P. 532Parking Your Vehicle P. 550
Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions P. 557 Turbo Engine Vehicle P. 558
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 572 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 587
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 602 Battery P. 613 Remote Transmitter Care P. 615
Cleaning P. 618 Accessories and Modifications P. 624
Handling of the jack P. 650 Engine Does Not Start P. 652Jump Starting P. 655
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 661 Fuses P. 668 Emergency Towing P. 672
When You Cannot Open the Hatch P. 674 Refueling P. 675
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 681 Reporting Safety Defects P. 682
Authorized Manuals P. 688 Customer Service Information P. 689
Quick Reference GuideP. 4
Safe DrivingP. 33
Instrument PanelP. 77
ControlsP. 145
FeaturesP. 229
DrivingP. 441
MaintenanceP. 559
Handling the UnexpectedP. 627
InformationP. 677
IndexP. 691
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Quick Reference Guide
Quick Reference Guide
Visual Index
❙Ignition Switch* (P176)
❙ENGINE START/STOP Button*1 (P177)
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.
❙Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) Button* (P527)
❙Information Display* (P120)
❙System Indicators (P78)
❙Gauges (P118)
❙Collision Mitigation Braking SystemTM
(CMBSTM) OFF Button* (P545)
❙ (Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®)
System OFF) Button
(P521)
❙Road Departure Mitigation (RDM)
Button* (P510)
❙Navigation System*
() See Navigation System Manual
❙Audio System (P237, 255)
❙Hazard Warning Button
❙Rear Window Defogger (P192)
❙Heated Door Mirror Button* (P192)
❙Climate Control System (P220)
❙Front Seat Heater Buttons* (P218)
❙Steering Wheel Adjustments (P193)
❙Driver Information Interface* (P123)
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Quick Reference Guide❙Headlights/Turn Signals (P181)
❙Km/Mile Change Knob* (P118)
❙ (TRIP) Knob (P120, 126)
❙SOURCE Button* (P233)
❙Brightness Control (P191)
❙LaneWatchTM * (P525)
❙Fog Lights* (P184)
❙ (Display/Information) Button* (P123)
❙Navigation System Voice Control Buttons*
(P280) () See the Navigation System Manual
❙Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ® System
Voice Control Buttons
(P381, 407)❙ENTER Button* (P133, 233)
❙(+ / (- / / Buttons* (P233)
❙ / / / Buttons* (P133, 233)34
❙Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) Button*
(P513)
❙Paddle Shifter (Shift down)* (P464)
❙Paddle Shifter (Shift up)* (P464)
❙Wipers/Washers (P188)
❙Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Buttons*
(P495)
❙Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low
Speed Follow (LSF) Buttons* (P479)
❙Interval Button* (P489)
❙Horn (Press an area around .)
❙Cruise Control Buttons* (P473)
* Not available on all models
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Visual Index
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Quick Reference Guide
❙Door Mirror Controls (P195)
❙Passenger’s Front Airbag
(P49)
❙Glove Box (P206)
❙Rearview Mirror (P194)
❙Hood Release Handle (P574)
❙Power Door Lock Master Switch (P160)
❙Power Window Switches (P172)
❙Interior Fuse Box (P669)
❙Driver’s Front Airbag (P49)
❙Shift Lever
Continuously Variable
Transmission
(P459, 461)
Manual Transmission (P466)
❙Electric Parking Brake Switch (P532)
❙USB Port* (P231)
❙Wireless Charger* (P212)
❙Automatic Brake Hold
Button
(P536)
❙ECON Button* (P470)
❙Drive Mode Switch* (P471)
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Quick Reference Guide
❙Side Curtain Airbags (P55)
❙Ceiling Light (P204)
❙Grab Handle
❙Rear Seat (P202)
❙Seat Belt to Secure a Child Seat (P69)
❙Seat Belt (Installing a Child Seat) (P67)
❙LATCH to Secure a Child Seat (P65)
❙Front Seat (P196)
❙Side Airbags (P53)
❙Accessory Power
Socket
(P211)
❙USB Port (P231)
❙Map Lights (P205)
❙Moonroof Switch* (P175)
❙Seat Belts (P38)
❙Coat Hook (P214)
❙Sun Visors
❙Vanity Mirrors
❙Cargo Area Light
* Not available on all models
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Visual Index
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Quick Reference Guide❙Maintenance Under the Hood (P572)
❙Windshield Wipers (P188, 597)
❙Tires (P602, 629)
❙Fog Lights* (P184, 589)
❙Power Door Mirrors (P195)
❙How to Refuel (P554)
❙High-Mount Brake Light (P596)
❙Opening/Closing the Hatch (P165)
❙Multi-View Rear Camera (P551)
❙Door Lock/Unlock Control (P149)
❙Side Turn Signal Lights* (P181, 594)
❙Headlights (P181, 587)
❙Front Turn Signal Lights (P181, 591)
❙Parking/Daytime Running Lights (P181, 594)
❙Front Side Marker Lights (P592)
❙Taillights (P596)
❙Back-Up Lights (P595)
❙Brake Lights (P595)
❙Rear Turn Signal Lights (P595)
❙Tail/Rear Side Marker Lights (P596)
❙Rear Wiper (P190, 600)
❙Hatch Release Button (P166)
❙License Plate Light (P596)
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