manual transmission HONDA CIVIC HATCHBACK 2018 (in English) User Guide

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uuIndicators uDriver Information Interface Wa rning and Information Messages*
Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears if you push the ENGINE START/STOP
button to turn the engine off without the shift lever
in
(P.
●Move the shift lever to (P. The power mode changes to
VEHICLE OFF.
●Move the shift lever to (P, then press the ENGINE
START/STOP button twice.
●Appears when the power mode is in ACCESSORY.
—
●Appears after the driver’s door is opened when the
power mode is in ACCESSORY.●Press the ENGINE START/STOP button twice with your
foot off the brake pedal (automatic transmission) or the
clutch pedal (manual transmission) to change the power
mode to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).
●Appears when you close the door with the power
mode in ON without the smart entry remote inside
the vehicle.●Disappears when you bring the smart entry remote back
inside the vehicle and close the door.
2 Smart Entry Remote Reminder P. 179
●Appears when the smart entry remote battery
becomes weak.●Replace the battery as soon as possible.
2Replacing the Button Battery P. 615
Continuously
variable transmission
modelsU.S. models
Canadian models
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Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears if the smart entry remote battery is too
weak to start the engine or the key is not within
operating range to start the engine.
A beeper sounds six times.●Bring the smart entry remote in front of the ENGINE
START/STOP button to be touched with.
2 If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak P. 653
●Appears when the starter system has a problem.●As a temporary measure, press and hold the ENGINE
START/STOP button for up to 15 seconds while pressing
the brake pedal and clutch pedal (manual transmission
only), manually start the engine.
Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
●Appears as soon as a problem is detected in the
smart entry system or push button starting system.●Appears constantly - Have your vehicle checked by a
dealer.
U.S.
*
Canada
* Not available on all models
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uuGauges and Displays uDriver Information Interface*
Instrument Panel
Use the driver information interface to customize certain features.
■How to customize
Select the Vehicle Settings screen by pressing the button while the ignition
switch is in ON
(w*1, and the vehicle is at a complete stop, and the shift lever is in
(P (continuously variable transmission), and the parking brake is set (manual
transmission). Select Vehicle Settings, then press the ENTER button.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.
■Customized Features
Models with color audio system1 Customized Features
To customize other features, press the /
button.
2 List of customizable options P. 137
2 Example of customization settings P. 142
When you customize settings:
Shift to
( P.
Set the parking brake.
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Models with continuousl y variable transmission
Models with manual transmission
ENTER Button
Press to set your selection.
Button
Press to go to Vehicle Menu . Button
Press to scroll upwards.3
Button
Press to scroll downwards.4
Driver information interface:
Goes to Vehicle Settings .
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uuGauges and Displays uDriver Information Interface*
Instrument Panel
*1: Default SettingSetup Group Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings
Door Setup Auto Door Lock
Changes the setting for when the doors
automatically lock. With Vehicle Speed
*1/
Shift
from P /OFF
With Vehicle Speed
*1/ OFF
Auto Door Unlock Changes the setting for when the doors
automatically unlock. When Driver’s Door Opens
*1/
When Shifting Into Park/
When Ignition Switched
OFF /OFF
When Driver’s Door Opens
*1/
When Ignition Switched
OFF /OFF
Key And Remote Unlock
Mode Sets up either the driver’s door or all doors to unlock
on the first operation of the remote or ignition key.
Driver Door
*1/ All Doors
Continuously variable
transmission models
Manual transmission models
Continuously variable
transmission models
Manual transmission models
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Controls
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel
Ignition Switch*
1Ignition Switch*
You cannot take the key out unless the shift lever is
in
( P.
If you open the driver’s door when the key is in LOCK
(0 or ACCESSORY ( q, a warning buzzer will sound
to remind you to take the key out.
When the warning buzzer sounds, the following
messages appear on the driver information
interface
*:
•In LOCK ( 0: Remove Key From Ignition .
•In ACCESSORY (q: Return Ignition Switch To
Lock (0) Position .
If the key won’t turn from LOCK
( 0 to ACCESSORY
(q, turn the key while moving the steering wheel left
and right. The steering wh eel will unlock, allowing
the key to turn.
3WARNING
Removing the key from the ignition switch
while driving locks the steering. This can
cause you to lose control of the vehicle.
Remove the key from the ignition switch
only when parked.
Manual transmission models
Continuously variable transmission models
All models
( 0 LOCK: Insert and remove the key in this
position.
( q ACCESSORY: Operate the audio system and
other accessories in this position.
( w ON: This is the position when driving.
(e START: This position is for starting the engine.
The switch returns to ON ( w when you let go of
the key.
* Not available on all models
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Controls
ENGINE START/STOP Button*
*1:Canadian models and 2.0 L engine models
*2:Except Canadian models
■Changing the Power Mode1ENGINE START/STOP Button*
ENGINE START/STOP Button Operating Range
You can start the engine when the smart entry
remote is inside the vehicle.
The engine may also run if the smart entry remote is
close to the door or window, ev en if it is outside the
vehicle.
ON mode:
The button is on (in red), if the engine is running.
If the battery of the smar t entry remote is getting
low, the engine may not start when you press the
ENGINE START/STOP button. If the engine does not
start, refer to the following link. 2 If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak
P. 653
Do not leave the power mode in ACCESSORY or ON
when you get out.
Operating RangeContinuously Variable Transmission Manual Transmission
VEHICLE OFF (LOCK)
The button is off.
The steering wheel is locked
*1.
The power to all electrical
components is turned off.
Press the button without the
shift lever in
( P.
Press the button with the
shift lever in
( P. Press the button.
Without pressing
the clutch pedal
Without pressing
the brake pedal ACCESSORY
The button blinks (in red).
Operate the audio system and
other accessories in this position.
ON
The button blinks (in red).
All electrical components can be
used.
Shift to (P*2.
*2
* Not available on all models
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Features
Customized Features
Use the audio/information screen to customize certain features.
■How to customize
While the vehicle is at a complete st op with the ignition switch in ON
(w*1, press the
MENU/CLOCK button, then select Settings. To customize the phone settings,
press the button, then select Phone Setup.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.
1 Customized Features
When you customize settings:
•Make sure that the vehicle is at a complete stop.
•Shift to (P.
•Set the parking brake.
Continuously variable transmission models
Manual transmission models
1 How to customize
These indications are used to show how to operate
the selector knob.
Rotate to select.
Press to enter.
To customize other features, select Settings , rotate
, then press .
2 List of customizable options P. 352
Models with color audio system
Audio/Information Screen
MENU/CLOCK Button
Selector Knob
(Phone) Button
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uuCustomized Features u
Features
■How to customize
While the vehicle is at a complete st op with the ignition switch in ON
(w*1, select
, and Settings , then select a setting item.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.
Models with Display Audio1 Customized Features
When you customize settings:
•Make sure that the vehicle is at a complete stop.
•Shift to (P.
•Set the parking brake.
To customize other features, select Settings .
2 List of customizable options P. 363
Continuously variable transmission models
Manual transmission models
Audio/Information
Screen
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Driving
When Driving
Starting the Engine
1.Make sure the parkin g brake is applied.
u The parking brake and brake system
indicator (red) comes on for 15 seconds
when you pull up the electric parking
brake switch.
2. Check that the transmission is in
(P, then
depress the brake pedal.
u Although it is possible to start the vehicle
in
(N, it is safer to start it in (P.
2. Check that the shift lever is in
(N. Then
depress the brake pedal with your right
foot, and the clutch pedal with your left
foot.
u The clutch pedal must be fully depressed
to start the engine.
Models without smart entry system
1Starting the Engine
Keep your foot firmly on the brake pedal when
starting the engine.
The engine is harder to st art in cold weather and in
thinner air found at altitudes above 8,000 feet (2,400
meters).
When starting the engine in cold weather, turn off all
electrical accessories such as the lights, climate
control system, and rear de fogger in order to reduce
battery drain.
If you live in a region where winter is extremely cold,
an engine block heater will improve starting and
warming of the engine. Cons ult a dealer for details.
If the exhaust system sounds abnormal or you can
smell exhaust gas inside the vehicle, have your vehicle
checked by a dealer. There may be a problem with
the engine or exhaust system.
Electric Parking Brake Switch
Brake PedalContinuously variable transmission models
Brake Pedal
Clutch Pedal
Manual transmission models
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Driving
3. Turn the ignition switch to START (e
without depressing the accelerator pedal.
1. Keeping your right foot on the br ake pedal, put the shift lever in
(D. Select (R
when reversing.
2. With the parking brake applied, release the brake pedal and gently depress the
accelerator pedal.
u Make sure the parking brake and brake system indicator (red) goes off.
2 Parking Brake P. 532
1Starting the Engine
Do not hold the key in START
(e for more than 10
seconds.
•If the engine does not start right away, wait for at
least 30 seconds before trying again.
•If the engine starts, but then immediately stops,
wait at least 30 seconds before repeating step 3
while gently depressing the accelerator pedal.
Release the accelerator pedal once the engine
starts.
The immobilizer system pr otects your vehicle from
theft. If an improperly c oded device is used, the
engine’s fuel system is disabled. 2 Immobilizer System P. 168
All models
■Starting to Drive1Starting to Drive
You can also release the parking brake by pressing
the electric parking brake sw itch while depressing the
brake pedal. When facing downhill, you can start
your vehicle more smoothly by manually releasing it
with the electric parki ng brake switch than by
releasing it with th e accelerator pedal.
Continuously variable transmission models
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