HONDA CIVIC SEDAN 2013 Owner's Manual (in English)

2013 Civic Sedan
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Contents
This 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 di scontinue or change specifications
or design at any time without notice and without incurring any
obligation.2 Safe Driving P. 25For Safe Driving P. 26 Seat Belts P. 30 Airbags P. 37
2Instrument Panel P. 65Indicators P. 66 Gauges and Displays P. 77
2Controls P. 97Setting the Clock P. 98 Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 99
Opening and Closing the Moonroof* P. 116
Adjusting the Seats P. 127
Climate Control System
* P. 146
2 Features P. 149Audio System P. 150 Audio System Basic Operation P. 153, 156
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®* P. 181
2Driving P. 213Before Driving P. 214 Towing a Trailer P. 219
Rearview Camera* P. 246 Refueling P. 247 Fuel Economy P. 250
2Maintenance P. 253Before Performing Maintenance P. 254 Maintenance MinderTM P. 257
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 295
Heating and Cooling System
*/Climate Control System* Maintenance P. 308
2 Handling the Unexpected P. 313Tools P. 314 If a Tire Goes Flat P. 315
Overheating P. 335 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 337
2Information P. 345Specifications P. 346 Identification Numbers P. 350
Emissions Testing P. 353 Warranty Coverages P. 355

Contents
Child Safety P. 50Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 62 Safety Labels P. 63
Opening and Closing the Trunk P. 109 Security Sy stem P. 112 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 114
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 117 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 126
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items P. 135 Heating and Cooling
* P. 142
Audio Error Messages P. 175 General Information on the Audio System P. 178
When Driving P. 223Braking P. 241 Parking Your Vehicle P. 245
Accessories and Modifications P. 251
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 265 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 282
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 297 Battery P. 306 Remote Transmitter Care* P. 307
Cleaning P. 309
Engine Does Not Start P. 330 Jump Starting P. 331 Shift Lever Does Not Move P. 334
Fuses P. 341 Emergency Towing P. 344
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 351 Reporting Safety Defects P. 352
Authorized Manuals P. 357 Customer Service Information P. 358
Quick Reference GuideP. 2
Safe DrivingP. 25
Instrument PanelP. 65
ControlsP. 97
FeaturesP. 149
DrivingP. 213
MaintenanceP. 253
Handling the UnexpectedP. 313
InformationP. 345
IndexP. 359

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Quick Reference Guide
Quick Reference Guide
Visual Index
❙Navigation System*
() See Navigation System Manual
❙Audio System (P 153, 156)
❙Hazard Warning Button
❙Seat Heater Switches* (P 141)
❙Ignition Switch (P 117)
❙Steering Whee l Adjustments
(P 125)
❙ (Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®)
System OFF) Button* (P 237)
❙ECON Button* (P 232)
❙ (Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA® )
System OFF) Button* (P 237)
❙Heating and Cooling System*
(P 142)
❙Climate Control System* (P 146)
❙System Indicators (P 66)
❙Gauges (P 77)
❙Information Display* (P 79)
❙intelligent Multi-Information
Display (i-MID)* (P 81)
❙Rear Window Defogger (P 124)
❙Heated Mirror Button* (P 124)

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Quick Reference Guide❙Headlights/Turn Signals (P 118)
❙Fog Lights* (P 121)
❙Wipers/Washers (P 122)
❙Cruise Control Buttons* (P 233)
❙Km/Mile Change Knob (P 77)
❙CLOCK Knob* (P 98)
❙MENU Button* (P 85)
❙(+ / (- / / Buttons* (P 85)
❙Navigation System Voice Control Buttons*
() See Navigation System Manual
❙Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® System
Voice Control Buttons* (P 181)
❙ (Select/Reset) Knob (P 79, 81)
❙SOURCE Button* (P 85)
❙ (Display/Information) Button* (P 81)
❙Brightness Control (P 123)
❙Horn (Press an area around .)
* Not available on all models

Visual Index
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Quick Reference Guide
❙Door Mirror Controls (P 126)
❙Passenger's Front Airbag
(P 40)
❙Parking Brake (P 241)
❙Glove Box (P 136)
❙Rearview Mirror (P 126)
❙Accessory Power Socket
(P 139)
❙Shift Lever
Automatic Transmission
(P 227)
Manual Transmission
(P 229)
❙Hood Release Handle (P 267)
❙Fuel Fill Door Release Handle (P 248)
❙Driver’s Pocket
❙Trunk Release (P 109)
❙Power Door Lock Master Switch* (P 104)
❙Power Window Switches (P 114)
❙Auxiliary Input Jack (P 151)
❙Interior Fuse Box (P 342)
❙Driver's Front Airbag (P 40)

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Quick Reference Guide❙Seat Belt to Secure a Child Seat (P 59)
❙Seat Belt (Installing a Child Seat) (P 57)
❙Sun Visors
❙Vanity Mirrors
❙Moonroof Switch* (P 116)
❙Map Lights* (P 135)
❙USB Adapter Cable*
(P 151)
❙Accessory Power
Socket* (P 139)
❙Front Seat (P 127)
❙Seat Belts (P 30)
❙Side Airbags (P 44)
❙Rear Seat (P 133)
❙LATCH to Secure a Child Seat (P 55)
❙Ceiling Light (P 135)
❙Side Curtain Airbags (P 46)
❙Coat Hook (P 140)
❙Grab Handle
* Not available on all models

Visual Index
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Quick Reference Guide❙Maintenance Under the Hood (P 265)
❙Windshield Wipers (P 122, 295)
❙Tires (P 297, 315)
❙Fog Lights* (P 121, 286)
❙Door Lock/Unlock Control (P 101)
❙Power Door Mirrors (P 126)
❙Headlights (P 118, 282)
❙Front Turn Signal/Parking/Side Marker Lights (P 118, 289)
❙How to Refuel (P 248)
❙High-Mount Brake Light* (P 294)
❙Emergency Trunk Release Lever
(P 111)
❙Opening/Closing the Trunk (P 109)
❙Rearview Camera* (P 246)
❙Back-Up Lights (P 292)
❙Taillights (P 292)
❙Brake/Taillights (P 291)
❙Rear Turn Signal Lights (P 291)
❙Rear Side Marker Lights (P 291)

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Quick Reference Guide
Eco Assist System* (P 232)
Ambient Meter●Changes color to reflect your driving
style.
Green: Fuel e fficient driving
Blue green: Modera te acceleration/
deceleration
Blue: Aggressive acceleration/
deceleration
● The ambient meter color changes in
accordance with your brake or
accelerator pedal operation.
ECON Button (P 232)
Helps maximize fuel economy.
ECON Mode Indicator (P 74)
Comes on when the ECON button is pressed.
Models with i-MIDThis message is displayed for a few seconds
when the ECON button is pressed.
* Not available on all models

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Quick Reference Guide
Safe Driving (P 25)
Airbags (P 37)
● Your vehicle is fitted with airbags to help protect you and
your passengers during a m oderate-to-severe collision.
Child Safety (P 50)
● All children 12 and youn ger should be seated in the rear seat.
● Smaller children should be properly restrained in a forward-facing child seat.
● Infants must be properly restrai ned in a rear-facing child seat.
Exhaust Gas Hazard (P 62)
● Your vehicle emits dangerous ex haust gases that contain carbon
monoxide. Do not run the engine in confined spaces where carbon
monoxide gas can accumulate.
Before Driving Checklist (P 29)
● Before driving, check that the front seats, head restraints,
steering wheel, and mirrors ha ve been properly adjusted.
Seat Belts (P 30)
● Fasten your seat belt and sit upright well
back in the seat.
● Check that your pass engers are wearing
their seat belts correctly.
Fasten your lap belt as
low as possible.