remote control HONDA CIVIC HYBRID 2012 9.G Owners Manual

Contents
Child Safety P. 54Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 66Safety Labels P. 67Opening and Closing the Trunk P. 110 Security System P. 113 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 115
Adjusting the Mirrors P. 125 Adjusting the Seats P. 126
Climate Control System P. 137Audio Error Messages P. 162 General Information on the Audio System P. 164When Driving P. 198Braking P. 213Parking Your Vehicle P. 217
Accessories and Modifications P. 226Maintenance Under the Hood P. 235 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 247
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 254 12 Volt Battery P. 263 Remote Transmitter Care P. 264
Cleaning P. 266Engine Does Not Start P. 279 Jump Starting P. 280Shift Lever Does Not Move P. 282
Fuses P. 289 Emergency Towing P. 292Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 297 Reporting Safety Defects P. 298
Authorized Manuals P. 303 Customer Service Information P. 304
Quick Reference Guide
P. 2
Safe Driving
P. 27
Instrument Panel
P. 69
Controls
P. 101
Features
P. 141
Driving
P. 191
Maintenance
P. 227
Handling the Unexpected
P. 271
Information
P. 293
Index
P. 305

17Quick Reference Guide
Features
(P141)
002300
75°
F miles
Multi-
Information
Display
AM ButtonFM Button
SCAN Button
(SKIP/SEEK)
Button
Selector Knob
Button
(Power)
Button
CD Button AUX Button (CD Eject)
ButtonPreset Buttons
(1-6)
ButtonSETUP Button (SKIP/SEEK)
Button
PHONE Button
Audio System
* (P142)

For navigation system operation () See Navigation System Manual
CD Slot
●Audio Remote Controls (P146)
● / Button
Press and release to adjust the volume up/
down.
● SOURCE Button
Press and release to ch ange the audio
mode: FM1/FM2/AM/CD/AUX.
● / Button
Radio: Press and release to change the preset station.
Press and hold to select the next or
previous strong station.
CD/USB device: Press and release to skip to the
beginning of the next song or
return to the beginning of the
current song.
Press and hold to change a folder.
/ Button+
−
SOURCE
Button / Button
+
−
*
Not available on all models

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Controls
Locking and Unlocking the DoorsKey Types and FunctionsThis vehicle comes with the following keys:Use the keys to start and stop the engine, and
to lock and unlock all the doors. You can also
use the remote transmitter to lock and unlock
all the doors and to open the trunk.
There is a panic button in the remote
transmitter.■
Master Keys
1Key Types and Functions
All of the keys have an immobilizer system. The
immobilizer system helps to protect against vehicle
theft.
2 Immobilizer System P. 113
The keys contain precision electronics.
Adhere to the following advice to prevent damage to
the electronics:•Do not leave the keys in direct sunlight, or in
locations with high temperature or high humidity.•Do not drop the keys or set heavy objects on them.•Keep the keys away from liquids.•Do not take the keys apa rt except for replacing the
battery.
If the circuits in the keys are damaged, the engine
may not start, and the re mote transmitter may not
work.
If the keys do not work properly, have them
inspected by a dealer.

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uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uLocking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
Continued
Controls
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
■
Locking the doors
Press the LOCK button.
Once: uSome exterior lights will flash, all the
doors will lock, and the security system
sets.
Twice (within five seconds after the first
push):
uA beeper sounds and verifies the security
system is set.
■
Unlocking the doors
Press the UNLOCK button.
Once: uSome exterior lights will flash twice, and
the driver's door unlocks.
Twice:
uThe remaining doors unlock.
■
Using the Remote Transmitter
1Using the Remote Transmitter
If you do not open a door within 30 seconds of
unlocking the vehicle with the remote transmitter,
the doors will automatically relock.
You can change the relock timer setting.
2 Customized Features P. 90
If the interior light switch is in the door activated
position, the interior lights come on when you press
the UNLOCK button.
No doors opened: The lights fade out after 30
seconds.
Doors relocked with the remote: The lights go off
immediately. 2 Interior Lights P. 131
The remote transmitter uses low-power signals, so
the operating range may vary depending on the
surroundings.
The remote will not lock the vehicle when a door is
open.
If the distance at which it works varies, the battery is
probably low.
If the LED does not come on when you press a
button, the battery is dead. 2 Replacing the Battery P. 264
You can customize the door unlock mode setting. 2 Customized Features P. 90
LED
Unlock
Button Lock
Button

111
uuOpening and Closing the Trunk uUsing the Remote Transmitter
Controls
■
Locking the trunk opener
You can lock the trunk release with the master
key.
Using the Remote Transmitter
Press the trunk release button for
approximately one second to unlock and open
the trunk.
1 Locking the trunk opener
If you need to give the key to someone else, give
them the valet key.
Trunk
Release
Button

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Continued
Controls
Security SystemImmobilizer SystemThe immobilizer system prevents a key that has not been pre-registered from
starting the engine. Each key contains electronic transmitters that use electronic
signals to verify the key.
Pay attention to the following when inserting the key into the ignition switch:
• Do not allow objects that emit strong radio waves near the ignition switch.
• Make sure the key is not covered by or touching a metal object.
• Do not bring a key from another vehicle's immobilizer system near the ignition
switch.Security System AlarmThe security system alarm activates when the doors, trunk, or hood are opened
without the key, or remote transmitter.■
When the security system alarm activates
The horn sounds intermittently and all of the exterior lights flash.
■
To deactivate the security system alarm
Unlock the vehicle using the key, or remote transmitter. The system, along with the
horn and flashing lights, is deactivated.
1 Immobilizer System
NOTICELeaving the ignition key in the vehicle can result in
theft or accidental movement of the vehicle.
Always take the ignition key with you whenever you
leave the vehicle unattended.
Do not alter the system or add other devices to it.
Doing so may damage the system and make your
vehicle inoperable.1Security System Alarm
The security alarm continues for a maximum of two
minutes until the security system deactivates.

uuSecurity System uSecurity System Alarm
114Controls
■
Setting the securi ty system alarm
The security system alarm automatically sets when the following conditions have
been met:
• The ignition switch is in LOCK
(0
, and the key has been removed from the
ignition switch.
• The hood and trunk are closed.
• All doors are locked with the key or the remote transmitter.
■
When the security system alarm sets
The security system indicator in the instrument panel blinks. When the blinking
interval changes after about 15 second s, the security system is set.
■
To cancel the security system alarm
The security system is canceled when the vehicle is unlocked using the key or remote
transmitter, or the ignition switch is turned to ON
(w
. The security system indicator
goes off at the same time.
■
The panic button on the remote
transmitter
If you press the panic button for
approximately one second, the following will
occur for about 30 seconds:
• The horn sounds.
• Some exterior lights flash.
■
Canceling panic mode
Press any button on the remote transmitter, or turn the ignition switch to ON
(w
.
■
Panic Mode
1 Security System Alarm
Do not set the security system alarm when someone
is in the vehicle or a window is open. The system can
accidentally activate when:•Unlocking the door with the lock tab.•Opening the trunk with th e trunk release or the
emergency trunk opener.
If the battery goes dead after you have set the
security system alarm, the security alarm may go off
once the battery is recharged or replaced.
If this occurs, deactivate the security system alarm by
unlocking a door using the key or remote transmitter.
Do not attempt to alter this system or add another
device to it.
Panic
Button

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Features
This chapter describes how to operate technology features on models without
the navigation system.
Audio System About Your Audio System................ 142
USB Adapter Cable .......................... 143
Audio Antenna ................................ 143
Auxiliary Input Jack .......................... 144
Audio System Theft Protection ......... 144
Audio System Basic Operation
*
Audio Remote Controls.................... 146
Adjusting the Sound ........................ 147
Playing the AM/FM Radio ................. 148
Playing a CD .................................... 151
Playing an iPod
®............................... 154
Playing a USB Flash Drive ................. 157 Playing
Bluetooth
® Audio
*............... 160
Audio Error Messages CD Player......................................... 162
iPod
®/USB Flash Drive ...................... 163
General Information on the Audio System Recommended CDs ......................... 164
Compatible iPod
® and USB Flash Drives ... 166
Bluetooth
® HandsFreeLink
®
Using HFL ........................................ 167
HFL Menus ...................................... 169
* Not available on all models

142Features
Audio SystemAbout Your Audio SystemOn models with navigation system, see the Navigation System Manual for operation
of the audio system, Bluetooth
®HandsFreeLink
®, and voice commands for these
features.
The audio system features AM/FM radio. It can also play audio CDs, WMA/MP3/AAC
files, iPods
®, USB flash drives, and Bluetooth
® devices.
You can operate the audio system from the buttons and switches on the panel, or
the remote controls on the steering wheel.
1 About Your Audio System
Video CDs, DVDs, and 3-inch (8-cm) mini CDs are not
supported.
iPod
® is a registered trademark owned by Apple Inc.
MP3 and AAC are standard audio compression
formats. WMA is an audio compression format
developed by Microsoft Corporation.
Remote Control iPod
®
USB Flash
Drive

145
Features
Audio System Basic Operation
*
To use the audio system function, the ignition switch must be in ACCESSORY
(q
or
ON
(w
. Use the selector knob or SETUP button to
access some audio functions.
Press to switch between the normal and
extended display for some functions.
Selector knob: Rotate left or right to scroll
through the available choices. Press to set
your selection.
SETUP button: Press to select any mode such
as the Auto Select, RDS Information, Sound
Settings, Play Mode, Resume/Pause.
button: Press to go back to the
previous display.
1 Audio System Basic Operation
These indications are used to show how to operate
the selector knob.
Rotate to select.
Press to ENTER.
Press the SOURCE, , , or button on the
steering wheel to change any audio setting.
2 Audio Remote Controls P. 146
SETUP Menu Items 2 Auto Select P. 149
2 RDS Information P. 150
2 Sound Settings P. 147
2 Play Mode P. 153
2 Resume/Pause P. 161
+
−

Button
Selector
Knob SETUP
Button
Sound Settings
Menu Display
* Not available on all models