HONDA CIVIC HYBRID 2013 9.G Owners Manual

ContentsThis 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 model 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 included 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.
2Safe Driving P. 27For Safe Driving P. 28 Seat Belts P. 32 Airbags P. 392Instrument Panel P. 67Indicators P. 68
Gauges and intelligent Multi-Information Display (i-MID) P. 82
2Controls P. 103Setting the Clock P. 104 Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 105
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 119
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items P. 1342Features P. 143Audio System P. 144 Audio System Basic Operation P. 147
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® P. 1752Driving P. 207Before Driving P. 208 Towing a Trailer P. 213
Rearview Camera P. 245 Refueling P. 246 Fuel Economy P. 2492Maintenance P. 251Before Performing Maintenance P. 252 Maintenance Minder
TM P. 255
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 277
Climate Control System Maintenance P. 290
2Handling the Unexpected P. 295Tools P. 296 If a Tire Goes Flat P. 297
Overheating P. 315 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 3172Information P. 325Specifications P. 326 Identification Numbers P. 328
Emissions Testing P. 331 Warranty Coverages P. 333

Contents
Child Safety P. 52 Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 64 Safety Labels P. 65Opening and Closing the Trunk P. 112 Security System P. 115 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 117
Adjusting the Mirrors P. 128 Adjusting the Seats P. 129
Climate Control System P. 140Audio Error Messages P. 168 General Information on the Audio System P. 171When Driving P. 214 Braking P. 240 Parking Your Vehicle P. 244
Accessories and Modifications P. 250Maintenance Under the Hood P. 259 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 271
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 279 12 Volt Battery P. 288 Remote Transmitter Care P. 289
Cleaning P. 291Engine Does Not Start P. 311 Jump Starting P. 312 Shift Lever Does Not Move P. 314
Fuses P. 321 Emergency Towing P. 324Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 329 Reporting Safety Defects P. 330
Authorized Manuals P. 335 Customer Service Information P. 336
Quick Reference Guide
P. 2
Safe Driving
P. 27
Instrument Panel
P. 67
Controls
P. 103
Features
P. 143
Driving
P. 207
Maintenance
P. 251
Handling the Unexpected
P. 295
Information
P. 325
Index
P. 337

2Quick Reference Guide
Quick Reference GuideVisual Index
❙Ignition Switch
(P 119)
❙Steering Wheel Adjustments (P 127)❙System Indicators
(P 68)
❙ECON Button
(P 221)
❙Hazard Warning Button
❙Lane Departure Warning (LDW) Button
* (P233)
❙
(Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®) System OFF) Button
(P 236)
❙Gauges
(P 82)
❙intelligent Multi-Information
Display (i-MID)
(P 83)
❙Audio System
(P 144)
❙Navigation System
*
() See Navigation System Manual❙Heated Mirror Button
* (P 126)

❙Rear Window Defogger
(P 126)

❙Seat Heater Switches
* (P139)
❙Climate Control System
(P 140)

3Quick Reference Guide
❙Km/Mile Change Knob
(P 82)
❙Headlights/Turn Signals
(P 120)
❙
(Select/Reset) Knob
(P 83)
❙
(Display/Information) Button
(P 83)
❙Wipers/Washers
(P 124)
❙Cruise Control Buttons
(P 225)
❙MENU Button
(P 91)
❙SOURCE Button
(P 91)
❙(+ / (- / / Buttons
(P 91)
❙Navigation System Voice Control Buttons
*
() See Navigation System Manual❙Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® System
Voice Control Buttons
(P 175)
❙Horn (Press an area around .)❙Brightness Control
(P 125)
❙CLOCK Knob
(P 104)
* Not available on all models

Visual Index
4Quick Reference Guide
❙Hood Release Handle (P 260)
❙Power Window Switches
(P 117)
❙Power Door Lock Master Switch
(P 110)
❙Door Mirror Controls
(P 128)
❙Parking Brake
(P 240)
❙Auxiliary Input Jack
(P 146)
❙Glove Box
(P 135)
❙Shift Lever
Automatic Transmission (CVT) (P 219)❙Interior Fuse Box
(P 322)
❙Trunk Release
(P 112)
❙Driver’s Front Airbag
(P 42)
❙Fuel Fill Door Release Handle
(P 247)
❙Driver’s Pocket
❙Rearview Mirror
(P 128)
❙Passenger’s Front Airbag (P 42)❙Accessory Power Socket (P 137)

5Quick Reference Guide
❙Side Curtain Airbags
(P 48)
❙Coat Hook
(P 138)
❙Grab Handle❙Ceiling Light
(P 134)
❙Seat Belts
(P 32)
❙Map Lights
(P 134)❙Front Seat
(P 129)
❙Side Airbags
(P 46)
❙Seat Belt to Secure a Child Seat
(P 61)
❙Seat Belt (Installing a Child Seat)
(P 59)❙Sun Visors❙Vanity Mirrors
❙Rear Seat❙LATCH to Secure a Child Seat
(P 57)
❙USB Adapter Cable (P 145)❙Accessory Power Socket (P 137)

Visual Index
6Quick Reference Guide
❙Maintenance Under the Hood
(P 259)
❙Windshield Wipers
(P 124, 277)
❙Door Lock/Unlock Control
(P 107)
❙Headlights
(P 120, 271)
❙Daytime Running Lights
(P123, 272)
❙Front Turn Signal/Parking/
Side Marker Lights
(P 120, 273)
❙Tires
(P 279, 297)
❙Side Turn Signal Lights
(P 120, 273)
❙Power Door Mirrors
(P 128)

7Quick Reference Guide
❙High-Mount Brake Light
(P 276)
❙Opening/Closing the Trunk
(P 112)
❙Emergency Trunk Release Lever (P 114)❙How to Refuel
(P 247)
❙Brake/Taillights
(P 275)
❙Rear Turn Signal Lights
(P 274)
❙Rear Side Marker Lights
(P 275)
❙Back-Up Lights
(P 274)
❙Taillights
(P275)
❙Rearview Camera
(P245)
❙Rear License Plate Lights
(P 276)

8Quick Reference Guide
Eco Assist SystemAmbient Meter●Changes color to reflect your driving
style.
Green: Fuel efficient driving
Blue green: Moderate acceleration/
deceleration
Blue: Aggressive acceleration/
deceleration
●The ambient meter color changes in
accordance with your brake or
accelerator pedal operation.
ECON Button
(P221)
ECON Mode Indicator
(P76) Helps maximize fuel economy.
Comes on when the ECON mode is on.
The message is displayed for a few seconds
when the ECON mode is on.

9Quick Reference Guide
Drive Cycle Score/Lifetime Points ●Comes on when the ignition switch is in LOCK
(0.
Real Time Score (represents your current trip)
(P88)
●Each time you turn the ignition switch to ON
(w, the Ecological Drive display starts without any leaves on the plants. Leaves
accumulate or diminish based on your driving style during the current trip.
Feedback with Eco Drive Bar
(P89)
Advancing to Second Stage
Advancing to Third Stage
Receding to Second Stage
Receding to First StageDrive Cycle Score
Lifetime Points
The bar extends to
the right when you
press the accelerator
pedal.
The bar extends to
the left when you
press the brake
pedal.Slow, steady acceleration/
Maximizes fuel economy
Slow deceleration/
Maximizes fuel economyModerate deceleration Moderate accelerationAggressive/Inconsistent
acceleration
Aggressive deceleration First Stage
Second Stage
Third Stage
●Keep the bar from extending
too much to the left or right
side. The shorter the bar is
while driving, the higher the
fuel economy becomes.