Engine HONDA CIVIC HATCHBACK 2021 Owner's Manual (in English)

Contents
Child Safety P. 64Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 79Safety Labels P. 80
Hatch P. 160 Security System P. 163 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 167
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 171 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 190
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience It ems P. 201 Climate Control System P. 217
Audio Error Messages P. 320General Information on the Audio System P. 324
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® P. 383, 410
When Driving P. 451 Honda Sensing®P. 488 Braking P. 549
Refueling P. 562 Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions P. 566 Turbo Engine Vehicle P. 567
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 579 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 594
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 609 Battery P. 620 Remote Transmitter Care P. 622
Cleaning P. 625 Accessories and Modifications P. 631
Handling of the Jack* P. 656Engine Does Not Start P. 659If the Battery Is Dead P. 662
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 668 Fuses P. 674 Emergency Towing P. 679
If You Cannot Open the Hatch P. 681 Refueling P. 682
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 687 Reporting Safety Defects P. 688
Authorized Manuals P. 695 Customer Service Information P. 696
Quick Reference GuideP. 6
Safe DrivingP. 35
Instrument PanelP. 81
ControlsP. 143
FeaturesP. 225
DrivingP. 443
MaintenanceP. 569
Handling the UnexpectedP. 633
InformationP. 683
IndexP. 698
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Quick Reference Guide
Quick Reference Guide
Visual Index
❚Ignition Switch* (P171)
❚ENGINE START/STOP Button*1 (P172)
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.
*2: Pre-instal led on U.S. models only.
❚System Indicators (P82)
❚Gauges (P122)
❚Collision Mitigation Braking SystemTM
(CMBSTM) OFF Button (P495)
❚ (Vehicle Stability AssistTM (VSA ®)
System OFF) Button
(P476)
❚Road Departure Mitigation (RDM)
Button
(P543)
❚Navigation System*
() See the Navigation System Manual
❚Audio System (P233, 251)
❚Hazard Warning Button
❚Rear Defogger (P188)
❚Heated Door Mirror Button* (P188)
❚Climate Control System (P217)
❚Front Seat Heater Buttons* (P215)
❚Steering Wheel Adjustments (P189)
❚Driver Information Interface (P124)
❚USB Extension Cable*2 (P227)
❚USB Port (P227)
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Quick Reference Guide
Eco Assist® System (P 472)
Ambient Meter●The color of the ambient meter changes
to green to indicate that the vehicle is
being driven in a fuel efficient manner.
ECON Button (P 472)
Helps maximize fuel economy.
ECON Mode Indicator (P 95)
Comes on when the ECON button is pressed.
The message is displayed for a few seconds when the
ECON button is pressed.
1.5 L engine models
* Not available on all models
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Quick Reference Guide
Safe Driving (P 35)
Airbags (P 48)
●Your vehicle is fitted with airbags to help protect you and
your passengers during a moderate-to-severe collision.
Child Safety (P 64)
●All children 12 and younger should be seated in the rear seat.●Smaller children should be properly restra ined in a forward-facing child seat.●Infants must be properly restrained in a rear-facing child seat.
Exhaust Gas Hazard (P 79)
●Your vehicle emits dangerous exhaust gases that contain carbon
monoxide. Do not run the engine in confined spaces where carbon
monoxide gas can accumulate.
Before Driving Checklist (P 39)
●Before driving, check that the front seats, head restraints*,
steering wheel, and mirrors have been properly adjusted.
Seat Belts (P 40)
●Fasten your seat belt and sit upright well
back in the seat.
●Check that your passengers are wearing
their seat belts correctly.
Fasten your lap belt as
low as possible.
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Quick Reference Guide
Controls (P 143)
Clock (P 144)
aPress and hold the MENU/CLOCK
button.
bRotate to change hour, then press .
cRotate to change minute, then
press .
dSelect Set, then press .
These indications are used to show how to
operate the selector knob.
•Rotate to select.
•Press to enter.
Models with color audio system
aPress the (Home) button, then
select Settings .
bSelect Clock, then Clock Adjustment .
cTouch the respective / icon to
adjust the hours or minutes up or
down.
dSelect OK.
The clock is automatically updated through
the audio system.
Models with Display Audio
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Models with navigation system
ENGINE START/STOP
Button
* (P 172)
●Press the button to ch ange the vehicle’s
power mode.
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Quick Reference Guide
Unlocking the Front
Doors from the Inside
(P 157)
●Pull either front door inner handle to
unlock and open it at the same time.
Hatch (P160)
●With all the doors unlocked, press the
hatch release button and lift open the
hatch.
●Press the hatch release button to unlock
and open the hatch when you carry the
smart entry remote.
Hatch Release
Button
Models without smart entry system
Models with smart entry system
Power Door Mirrors
(P 192)
●With the ignition switch in ON ( w*1, move
the selector switch to L or R .
●Push the appropriate edge of the
adjustment switch to adjust the mirror.
*1:Models with the smart entry system have
an ENGINE START/STOP button
instead of an ignition switch.
Selector Switch
Adjustment Switch
Power Windows (P 167)
●With the ignition switch in ON ( w*1, open
and close the power windows.
●If the power window lock button is in the
off position, each passenger’s window
can be opened and closed with its own
switch.
●If the power window lock button is in the
on position (indicator is on), each
passenger’s window switch is disabled.
*1:Models with the sma rt entry system have
an ENGINE START/STOP button
instead of an ignition switch.
Power Window Lock Button
Window
Switch Indicator
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Quick Reference Guide
Driving (P 443)
Release ButtonShift Lever Depress the brake pedal and press the
release button to move out of
(
P.
Move the shift lever without
pressing the release button. Press the release button to
move the shift lever.
Manual Transmission* (P 468)
Continuously Variable Transmission* (P 461)
●Shift to ( P and depress the brake pedal when starting the engine.
Shifting
Park
Turn off or start the
engine.
Transmission is locked.
Reverse
Used when reversing.
Neutral
Transmission is not
locked.
Drive
Normal driving.
On models with paddle
shifters, 7-speed manual
shift mode can be used
temporarily. Drive (S)
7-speed manual shift mode can be used.Models with paddle shifters
Low●Further increased engine braking.●Going up or down hills.
Models without paddle shifters
Models without
paddle shiftersModels with
paddle shifters
Drive (S)●Better acceleration.●Increased engine braking.●Going up or down hills.
Models without paddle shifters
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Quick Reference Guide
CMBSTM On and Off
(P 495)
●When a possible frontal collision is likely
unavoidable, the CMBSTM can help you to
reduce the vehicle sp eed and the severity
of the collision.
●The CMBSTM is turned on every time you
start the engine.
●To turn the CMBSTM on or off, press and
hold the button until you hear a beep.
VSA ® On and Off (P 476)
●The Vehicle Stability AssistTM (VSA ®)
system helps stabilize the vehicle during
cornering, and helps maintain traction
while accelerating on loose or slippery
road surfaces.
●VSA ® comes on automatically every time
you start the engine.
●To partially disable or fully restore VSA ®
function, press and ho ld the button until
you hear a beep.
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
* (P 482)
●Detects a change in tire conditions and
overall dimensions due to decrease in tire
pressures.
●The TPMS is turned on automatically
every time you start the engine.
●A calibration procedure must be
performed when certain conditions arise.
Refueling (P 562)
Fuel recommendation:
Unleaded gasoline, pump octane number 87 or higher
required
Unleaded premium gasoline, pump octane number 91 or
higher recommended
Fuel tank capacity: 12.39 US gal (46.9 L)Models without 18 or 20 inch wheels
Models with 18 or 20 inch wheels
aUnlock the driver’s
door. 2 Locking/Unlocking
the Doors from
the Inside
(P156)
bPress on the edge of
the fuel fill door to
make it pop up
slightly.
cAfter refueling, wait
for about five
seconds before
removing the filler
nozzle.Wait for five seconds
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Quick Reference Guide
Maintenance (P 569)
Under the Hood (P 579)
●Check engine oil, engine coolant, and windshield washer
fluid. Add when necessary.
●Check brake/clutch* fluid.●Check the battery condition monthly.
aPull the hood release handle under the corner of the
dashboard.
bLocate the hood latch lever, pull it up, and then raise the
hood. Once you have raised the hood slightly, you can
release the lever.
cWhen finished, close the hood and make sure it is firmly
locked in place.
Lights (P 594)
●Inspect all lights regularly.
Wiper Blades (P 604)
●Replace blades if they leave streaks
across the windshield.
Tires (P 609)
●Inspect tires and wheels regularly.●Check tire pressures regularly.●Install snow tires for winter driving.
Handling Summer Only tires and Ultra
High Performance (UHP) tires in low
ambient temperatures. 2 Cold Weather Driving (P619)
2.0 L engine models
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Handling the Unexpected (P 633)
Flat Tire (P 635)
●Park in a safe location and repair the flat
tire using the temporary tire repair kit.
●Park in a safe location and replace the
flat tire with the compact spare tire in the
cargo area.
Indicators Come On
(P 668)
●Identify the indicator and consult the
owner's manual.
Models with temporary tire repair kit
Models with a compact spare tire
Engine Won’t Start
(P 659)
●If the battery is dead, jump start using a
booster battery.
Blown Fuse (P 674)
●Check for a blown fuse if an electrical
device does not operate.
Overheating (P 666)
●Park in a safe location. If you do not see
steam under the hood, open the hood,
and let the engine cool down.
Emergency Towing
(P 679)
●Call a professional towing service if you
need to tow your vehicle.
* Not available on all models
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