HONDA CIVIC SEDAN 2013 (in English) User Guide

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Quick Reference Guide
Instrument Panel (P 65)
U. S.
Canada
System Indicators
Malfunction
Indicator Lamp
Low Oil Pressure
Indicator
Charging System
Indicator
Anti-lock Brake
System (ABS)
Indicator
Vehicle Stability
Assist (VSA ®) System
Indicator
VSA ® OFF Indicator
Low Tire Pressure/
TPMS Indicator
*
Electric Power
Steering (EPS)
Indicator
Lights Reminders
Lights On Indicator
High Beam IndicatorFog Light Indicator
*
Immobilizer System
Indicator Seat Belt Reminder
Indicator
System Indicators
CRUISE CONTROL
Indicator*
System Message
Indicator*
Parking Brake
and Brake System
IndicatorSupplemental
Restraint System
Indicator
Door Open Indicator CRUISE MAIN
Indicator
*
Tachometer Instant Fuel
Economy Gauge
*
Speedometer
Fuel Gauge
Security System
Alarm Indicator
*Shift Lever Position Indicator*Low Fuel Indicator
Gauges (P 77)/Information Display* (P 79)/
intelligent Multi-Inform ation Display (i-MID)
* (P 81)/System Indicators (P 66)
Trunk Open Indicator
ECON Mode Indicator
*
Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators
High Temperature
Indicator
Low Temperature
Indicator
Maintenance Minder
Indicator
*
Daytime Running
Lights Indicator*
Washer Level
Indicator*
i-VTEC
Indicator
Rev
Indicator2.4 ℓ engine models
Ambient Meter*
* Not available on all models

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Quick Reference Guide
Controls (P 97)
Clock (P 98)
aPress the CLOCK knob to access the
clock adjustment mode screen.
bTurn the CLOCK knob to adjust the
hours.
cPress the CLOCK knob. The display
switches to minute adjustment.
dTurn the CLOCK knob to adjust the
minutes.
ePress the CLOCK knob to complete
clock adjustment.
The navigation system receives signals from
GPS satellites, updating the clock
automatically.
Models without navigation system
Models with navigation system
Turn Signals (P 118)
Lights (P 118)
Turn Signal Control Lever
Right
Left
Light Control Switches
Low Beam High Beam
Flashing
Wipers and Washers
(P 122)
Wiper/Washer Control Lever Adjustment Ring
*
: Long Delay
: Short Delay
MIST
OFF
INT: Low speed with intermittent
LO : Low speed wipe
HI : High speed wipe Pull toward
you to spray
washer fluid.

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Quick Reference Guide
Steering Wheel (P 125)
● To adjust, pull the adjustment lever
towards you, adjust to the desired
position, then lock the lever back in place.
Unlocking the Front
Doors from the Inside
(P 103)
●Pull either front door inner handle to
unlock and open it at the same time.
Trunk (P 109)
● To unlock and open the trunk:
•Pull the trunk release.
• Press the trunk release button*.
• Turn the key in the cylinder on the trunk*.
Power Door Mirrors
(P 126)
● With the ignition switch in ON
(w, move
the selector switch to L or R.
● Push the appropri ate edge of the
adjustment switch to adjust the mirror.
Trunk Release
Selector Switch
Adjustment Switch
Power Windows (P 114)
● With the ignition switch in ON
(w, 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.
Power Window Lock Button
Window
Switch Indicator
*
Not available on all models

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Quick Reference Guide
Heating and Cooling System* (P 142)
● Rotate the fan control dial to adjust the fan speed and airflow.
● Press the Mode buttons ( / / / ) to select the vents air flows from.
● Rotate the temperature control di al to adjust the temperature.
● Use the button for maximum cool setting.
● Rotate the fan control dial to OFF to turn the system off.
● Press the button to defrost the windshield.
Fan Control
Dial
(Rear Window Defogger/
Heated Mirror
*) Button
(Windshield Defroster) Button
A/C (Air Conditioning)
Button*
Air flows from floor and
windshield defroster vents.
Air flows from floor vents. Air flows from floor and
dashboard vents. Air flows from dashboard
vents.
Button
Button
Button
Button
Temperature Control Dial Button
Button
Mode Buttons
Button (Rear Window Defogger) Button
Models without A/C button

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Quick Reference Guide
Climate Control System* (P146)
● Press the AUTO button to activate the climate control system.
● Press the button to turn the system on or off.
● Press the button to defrost the windshield.
The climate control system is voice operable. See the navigation system manual for complete details.
On models with navigation system
(MODE Control) Button
(Rear Window Defogger/
Heated Mirror) Button
(Windshield Defroster) Button
A/C (Air Conditioning) Button
Air flows from floor and
windshield defroster vents.
Air flows from floor vents.
Air flows from floor and
dashboard vents.
Air flows from dashboard
vents. (Recirculation) Button
Temperature
Control Dial AUTO Button
(ON/OFF) ButtonFan Control Dial
* Not available on all models

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Quick Reference Guide
Features (P 149)
Audio system (P 150) For navigation system operation () See Navigation System Manual
AM Button
FM Button
CD/AUX
Button CD Slot
SCAN Button Preset Buttons (1-6)
TUNE/SOUND
Knob
/ (SEEK/SKIP )
Buttons
(P 153)On models with information display
A.SEL (Auto Select) Button
VOL/PWR
(Volume/Power)
Knob
DISP Button
(CD Eject) Button

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Quick Reference Guide
002300
75°F miles
(P 156)On models with i-MIDi-MID
AM Button
FM
Button
SCAN Button
(Seek/Skip)
Button
Selector Knob
Button
(Power) Button
CD
Button
AUX
Button
CD Slot
(CD Eject)
Button
Preset Buttons
(1-6)
Button
SETUP Button
(Seek/Skip)
ButtonPHONE Button
●Audio Remote Controls* (P 157)
●
(+ / (- Button
Press and releas e to adjust the volume up/
down.
● SOURCE Button
Press and release to change the audio
mode: FM1/FM2/AM/CD/AUX.
● / Button
Radio: Press and rele ase to change the
preset station.
Press and hold to se lect 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
* Not available on all models

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Quick Reference Guide
Driving (P 213)
2
1
D3
P
R
N
DRelease Button
Shift 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 229)
Automatic Transmission* (P 227)
● Shift to
(P and depress the brake pedal when starting the engine.
● Shifting
Park
Turn off or start the engine.
Transmission is locked.
Reverse
Neutral
Transmission is not locked.
Drive
Normal driving.
Drive (D3)
Used when:
•Going up or down hills
•Towing a trailer in hilly terrain
Second
Used to increase engine braking
(the transmission is locked in 2nd gear)
First
Used to further incr ease engine braking
(the transmission is locked in 1st gear)

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Quick Reference Guide
VSA® OFF Button (P 237)
● The vehicle stability assist (VSA® ) system
helps stabilize th e 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 turn VSA ® on or off, press and hold
the button until you hear a beep.
Cruise Control* (P 233)
● Cruise control allows you to maintain a
set speed without keeping your foot on
the accelerator pedal.
● To use cruise c ontrol, press the CRUISE
button, then press the –/SET button once
you have achieved the desired speed
(above 25 mph or 40 km/h).
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
(P 238)
● TPMS monitors tire pressure.
● TPMS is turned on automatically every
time you start the engine.
U.S. models
Refueling (P 247)
Fuel recommendation:
Unleaded gasoline with a pump octane number 87 or
higher required
Unleaded premium gasoline with a pump octane
number 91 or higher recommended
Fuel tank capacity: 13.2 US gal (50 L)1.8 ℓ engine models
2.4 ℓ engine models
aPush the fuel fill door
release handle.
bTurn the fuel fill cap
slowly to remove the
cap.
cPlace the cap in the
holder on the fuel fill
door.
dAfter refueling, screw
the cap back on until it
clicks at least once.
* Not available on all models

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Quick Reference Guide
Maintenance (P 253)
Under the Hood (P 265)
● Check engine oil, engine coolant, and windshield washer
fluid. Add when necessary.
● Check brake fluid and clutch fluid.
● Check the battery regularly.
aPull the hood release handle under the corner of the
dashboard.
bLocate the hood latch lever, pull the lever up, and lift up
the hood.
cWhen finished, clos e the hood and make su re it is firmly
locked in place.
Lights (P 282)
● Inspect all lights regularly.
Wiper Blades (P 295)
● Replace blades if they leave streaks
across the windshield.
Tires (P 297)
● Inspect tires and wheels regularly.
● Check tire pre ssures regularly.
● Install snow tires for winter
driving.