HONDA CIVIC HATCHBACK 2018 Owner's Manual (in English)
Manufacturer: HONDA, Model Year: 2018, Model line: CIVIC HATCHBACK, Model: HONDA CIVIC HATCHBACK 2018Pages: 703, PDF Size: 24.31 MB
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Features
This chapter describes how to operate technology features.
Audio SystemAbout Your Audio System ................ 230
USB Port(s) ....................................... 231
Audio System Theft Protection ......... 232
Audio Remote Controls .................... 233
Audio System Basic Operation ........ 237
Audio/Information Screen ................ 238
Adjusting the Sound ........................ 242
Display Setup ................................... 243
Playing the AM/FM Radio ................. 244
Playing an iPod ................................ 246
Playing a USB Flash Drive ................. 249
Models with color audio system
Playing  Bluetooth ® Audio................. 252
Audio System Basic Operation ........ 255
Audio/Information Screen ................ 256
Adjusting the Sound ........................ 277
Display Setup ................................... 278
Voice Control Operation .................. 280
Playing AM/FM Radio ....................... 284
Playing SiriusXM ® Radio
*................. 288
Playing an iPod ................................ 296
Song By Voice
TM (SBV) ...................... 299
Playing Pandora ®............................. 303
Playing a USB Flash Drive ................. 305
Models with Display AudioPlaying  Bluetooth ® Audio ................ 308
HondaLink ®..................................... 310
Wi-Fi Connection ............................. 315
Siri Eyes Free .................................... 317
Apple CarPlay .................................. 318
Android Auto .................................. 321
Audio Error Messages ...................... 325
General Information on the Audio  System ............................................. 329
Customized Features ........................ 348
Bluetooth®  HandsFreeLink®
*... 381, 407
* Not available on all models
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Audio System
About Your Audio System
The audio system features AM/FM radio and SiriusXM® Radio service*. It can also 
play USB flash drives, and iPod, iPhone and  Bluetooth® devices.
You can operate the audio system from the  buttons and switches on the panel, the 
remote controls on the steering wheel, or the icons on the touchscreen interface
*.
*1 : Models with driver information interface
*2 : Models with information display
1 About Your Audio System
SiriusXM ® Radio
* is available on a subscription basis 
only. For more information on SiriusXM ® Radio*, 
contact a dealer.
2 General Information on the Audio System  
P. 329
SiriusXM ® Radio
* is available in the United States and 
Canada, except Ha waii, Alaska, and Puerto Rico.
SiriusXM ®
* is a registered trademark of SiriusXM 
Radio, Inc.
iPod, iPhone and iTunes are  trademarks of Apple Inc.
State or local laws may prohibit the operation of 
handheld electronic devices while operating a 
vehicle.
Remote Controls iPod
USB Flash Drive
*2*1
* Not available on all models
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uuAudio System uUSB Port(s)
Features
USB Port(s)
Install the device USB connector or the USB 
flash drive to the USB port.
u The USB port (1.0A) is for playing audio 
files on a USB flash drive and connecting 
a cellular phone and charging device.
u The USB port (1.5A) is for charging 
devices, playing audio files and 
connecting compatib le phones with 
Apple CarPlay or Android Auto.
■In the consol e compartment*
The USB port (1.0A) is for playing audio files 
on the USB flash drive and connecting a 
cellular phone and charging device.
u Move the removable beverage holder 
tray rearward.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an  ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an 
ignition switch.
1 USB Port(s)
•Do not leave the iPod or USB flash drive in the 
vehicle. Direct sunlight and high temperatures may 
damage it.
•We recommend using an ex tension cable with the 
USB port.
•Do not connect the iPod or  USB flash drive using a 
hub.
•Do not use a device such as  a card reader or hard 
disk drive, as the device  or your files may be 
damaged.
•We recommend backing up yo ur data before using 
the device in your vehicle.
•Displayed messages may  vary depending on the 
device model and software version.
If the audio system does  not recognize the iPod, try 
reconnecting it a few times  or reboot the device. To 
reboot, follow the manufac turer’s instructions 
provided with the iPod or visit  www.apple.com/ipod.
The USB port can supply up  to 1.0A or 1.5A of 
power. It does not output  1.0A or 1.5A unless 
requested by the device.
For amperage details, read  the operating manual of 
the device that ne eds to be charged.
Turn the ignition switch to ACCESSORY 
( q or ON 
(w*1 first.
Under certain condi tions, a device connected to the 
port may generate noise in  the radio you are listening 
to.
USB charge
Models with 
color audio 
systemModels with 
Display 
Audio
Models with color audio system
Models with Display Audio
In the console compartment
* Not available on all models
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uuAudio System uAudio System Theft Protection
Features
Audio System Theft Protection
The audio system is disabled when it is di sconnected from the power source, such as 
when the battery is disconnected or goes dead. In certain conditions, the system 
may display a code entry screen. If this occurs, reactivate the audio system.
■Reactivating th e audio system
1. Turn the ignition  switch to ON 
(w*1.
2. Turn on the audio system.
3. Press and hold the audio  system power button for  more than two seconds.
u The audio system is reac tivated when the audio co ntrol unit establishes a 
connection with the vehicle control unit. If the control unit fails to recognize 
the audio unit, you must go to a dealer and have the audio unit checked.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an  ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an 
ignition switch.
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uuAudio System uAudio Remote Controls
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Features
Audio Remote Controls
Allow you to operate the au dio system while driving.
SOURCE Button
Cycles through the audio modes as follows:
FM AM USB/iPod Bluetooth® Audio
(+ (- (Volume) Buttons
Press 
(+:  To increase the volume.
Press 
(-:  To decrease the volume.
  Buttons
• When listening to the radio
Press :  To select the next preset radio station.
Press :  To select the previous  preset radio station.
Press and hold  :  To select the next station with strong reception.
Press and hold  :  To select the previous station with strong reception.
• When listening to an iPod, USB flash drive, or  Bluetooth® Audio
Press :  To skip to the next song.
Press :  To go back to the beginning of the current or previous song.
• When listening to a USB flash drive
Press and hold  :  To skip to the next folder.
Press and hold  :  To go back to the previous folder.
1Audio Remote Controls
Some modes appear only  when an appropriate 
device or medium is used.
Depending on the  Bluetooth® device you connect, 
some functions may  not be available.Models with information display
 Button
SOURCE Button
 Button
(+ Button
(- Button
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uuAudio System uAudio Remote Controls
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Features
Allow you to operate the audio system wh ile driving. The information is shown on 
the driver information interface.
  Buttons
Press   or   to cycle through the audio 
mode as follows:
FM AM SiriusXM®
*USB iPod
Bluetooth ® Audio Pandora ®*Apple 
CarPlay/Android Auto*Audio Apps*
ENTER Button
• When listening to the radio and SiriusXM ®*
1.Press  ENTER  to switch the display to a preset li st you stored in the preset buttons.
2. Press   or   to select a preset, then press  ENTER.
• When listening to a USB flash drive
1. Press  ENTER  to display the folder list.
2. Press   or   to select a folder.
3. Press  ENTER  to display a list of  tracks in that folder.
4. Press   or   to select a track, then press  ENTER.
1Audio Remote Controls
Some modes appear only  when an appropriate 
device or medium is used.
Depending on the  Bluetooth® device you connect, 
some functions may  not be available.
Press the   (Hang-up/back) button to go back 
to the previous command or cancel a command.
Press the   button to switch display. 2 Switching the Display P. 256Models with driver information interface
 Button
ENTER  Button
 Button
(+ (- Bar
 Button
 Button3
 Button4
34
34
Models with Display Audio
34
34
34
* Not available on all models
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• When listening to an iPod
1. Press  ENTER  to display the iPod music list.
2. Press   or   to select a category.
3. Press  ENTER  to display a list of items in the category.
4. Press   or   to select an item, then press  ENTER.
u Press  ENTER  and press   or   repeatedly until the desired mode you want 
to listen to is displayed.
• When listening to Internet Radio
*
1.Press  ENTER  to display the station list.
2. Press   or   to select an item, then press  ENTER.
• When listening to Bluetooth ®Audio
1. Press  ENTER  to display the track list.
2. Press   or   to select a track, then press  ENTER.
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34
34
34
34
* Not available on all models
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(+ (- (Volume) Bar
Press 
(+:  To increase the volume.
Press 
(-:  To decrease the volume.
  Buttons
• When listening to the radio
Press :  To select the next preset radio station.
Press :  To select the previous preset radio station.
Press and hold  :  To select the next strong station.
Press and hold  :  To select the previous strong station.
• When listening to an iPod, USB flash drive, or Bluetooth ® Audio
Press :  To skip to the next song.
Press :  To go back to the beginning of the current or previous song.
• When listening to a USB flash drive
Press and hold  :  To skip to the next folder.
Press and hold  :  To go back to the previous folder.
• When listening to Internet radio
*
Press :  To skip to the next track.
Press and hold  :  To select the next station.
Press and hold  :  To select the previous station.
* Not available on all models
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Audio System Basic Operation
To use the audio system, the ignition switch must be in ACCESSORY (q or ON (w*1.
Use the selector knob or  MENU/CLOCK 
button to access some audio functions.
Press   to switch between the normal and 
extended display fo r some functions.
Selector Knob:  Rotate left or right to scroll 
through the available choices. Press   to set 
your selection.
MENU/CLOCK button: Press to select any 
mode.
The available mode in cludes the wallpaper, 
display, clock, language setup, and play 
modes. Play modes can be also selected from 
scan, random, repeat, and so on.  (Back) button:  Press to go back to the 
previous display.  button:  Press to select the sound 
setting mode.
 (Day/Night) button:  Press to change 
the audio/information screen brightness.
Press  , then adjust the brightness using  .
u Each time you press  , the mode 
switches between the daytime mode, 
nighttime mode and  OFF mode.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an  ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an 
ignition switch.
Models with color audio system1 Audio System Basic Operation
These indications are used  to show how to operate 
the selector knob.
Rotate   to select.
Press   to enter.
Menu Items 2 Adjust Clock P. 146
2 Wallpaper Setup  P. 240
2 Display Setup  P. 243
2 Scan  P. 245, 251
2 Play Mode P. 248, 251
2 RDS Settings P. 245
2 Bluetooth  P. 252, 381
Press the button on the stee ring wheel to change any 
audio setting.
2 Audio Remote Controls  P. 233
 (Back) 
Button
Selector Knob MENU/
CLOCK
 
Button
 (Day/Night) 
Button
 (Sound) 
Button
Menu Display
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Audio/Information Screen
Displays the audio status and wallpaper.  From this screen, you can go to various 
setup options.
■Switching the Display
Audio/Information Screen
Audio
Clock/Wallpaper
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