HONDA CIVIC SEDAN 2014 Owner's Manual (in English)

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 mo del 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 in cluded 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.2 Safe Driving P. 27
For Safe Driving P. 28 Seat Belts P. 32 Airbags P. 39
2Instrument Panel P. 67
Indicators P. 68 Gauges and Displays P. 82
2Controls P. 103
Clock P. 104 Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 106
Opening and Closing the Moonroof* P. 130
Adjusting the Seats P. 146
Climate Control System
* P. 165
2 Features P. 169
Audio System P. 170 Audio System Basic Operation P. 176, 179, 197
Customized Features* P. 233 Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ®* P. 246, 277
2Driving P. 303
Before Driving P. 304 Towing a Trailer P. 309
Rearview Camera* P. 342 Refueling P. 343 Fuel Economy P. 346
2Maintenance P. 349
Before Performing Maintenance P. 350 Maintenance MinderTM P. 353
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 389
Heating and Cooling System
*/Climate Control System* Maintenance P. 403
2 Handling the Unexpected P. 409
Tools P. 410 If a Tire Goes Flat P. 411
Overheating P. 433 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 435
2Information P. 443
Specifications P. 444 Identification Numbers P. 448
Emissions Testing P. 451 Warranty Coverages P. 453
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Contents
Child Safety P. 52Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 64Safety Labels P. 65
Opening and Closing the Trunk P. 121 Security System P. 125 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 128
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 131 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 144
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items P. 154 Heating and Cooling
* P. 161
Audio Error Messages P. 224General Information on the Audio System P. 230
When Driving P. 313 Braking P. 337Parking Your Vehicle P. 341
Accessories and Modifications P. 347
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 361 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 376
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 391 Battery P. 400 Remote Transmitter Care* P. 401
Cleaning P. 404
Engine Does Not Start P. 426 Jump Starting P. 429 Shift Lever Does Not Move P. 432
Fuses P. 439 Emergency Towing P. 442
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 449 Reporting Safety Defects P. 450
Authorized Manuals P. 455 Customer Service Information P. 456
Quick Reference GuideP. 2
Safe DrivingP. 27
Instrument PanelP. 67
ControlsP. 103
FeaturesP. 169
DrivingP. 303
MaintenanceP. 349
Handling the UnexpectedP. 409
InformationP. 443
IndexP. 457
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Quick Reference Guide
Quick Reference Guide
Visual Index
❙Navigation System*
() See Navigation System Manual
❙Audio System (P 176, 179, 197)
❙Hazard Warning Button
❙Seat Heater Switches* (P 160)
❙Ignition Switch*1 (P 131)
❙Steering Wheel Adjustments
(P 143)
❙ (Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®)
System OFF) Button* (P 330)
❙ECON Button* (P 325)
❙ (Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®)
System OFF) Button* (P 330)
❙Heating and Cooling System*
(P 161)
❙Climate Control System* (P 165)
❙Rear Window Defogger (P 142)
❙Heated Mirror Button* (P 142)
❙System Indicators (P 68)
❙Gauges (P 82)
❙Information Display* (P 84)
❙intelligent Multi-Information
Display (i-MID)* (P 86)
❙ENGINE START/STOP Button*1 (P 132)
*1: Models with the keyless access system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.
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Quick Reference Guide❙Headlights/Turn Signals (P 136)
❙Wipers/Washers (P 140)
❙Cruise Control Buttons* (P 326)
❙Km/Mile Change Knob (P 82)
❙CLOCK Knob* (P 104)
❙MENU Button* (P 90)
❙(+ / (- / / Buttons* (P 90)
❙Navigation System Voice Control Buttons*
() See Navigation System Manual
❙Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ® System
Voice Control Buttons* (P 246, 277)
❙ (Select/Reset) Knob (P 84, 87)
❙SOURCE Button* (P 90)
❙ (Display/Information) Button* (P 86)
❙Brightness Control (P 141)
❙Horn (Press an area around .)
❙LaneWatchTM * (P 331)
❙Fog Lights* (P 139)
* Not available on all models
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Visual Index
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Quick Reference Guide
❙Door Mirror Controls (P 144)
❙Passenger's Front Airbag
(P 42)
❙Parking Brake (P 337)
❙Glove Box (P 156)
❙Rearview Mirror (P 144)
❙Accessory Power Socket
(P 159)
❙Shift Lever
Automatic Transmission
(CVT)
(P 320)
Manual Transmission
(P 322)
❙Hood Release Handle (P 363)
❙Fuel Fill Door Release Handle (P 344)
❙Driver’s Pocket
❙Trunk Release (P 121)
❙Power Door Lock Master Switch* (P 116)
❙Power Window Switches (P 128)
❙USB/HDMI® Port* (P 171)
❙Interior Fuse Box (P 440)
❙Driver's Front Airbag (P 42)
❙Auxiliary Input Jack* (P 172)
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Quick Reference Guide❙Seat Belt to Secure a Child Seat (P 61)
❙Seat Belt (Installing a Child Seat) (P 59)
❙Sun Visors
❙Vanity Mirrors
❙Moonroof Switch* (P 130)
❙Map Lights* (P 155)
❙USB Adapter Cable*
(P 172)
❙Front Seat (P 146)
❙Seat Belts (P 32)
❙Side Airbags (P 46)
❙Rear Seat (P 152)
❙LATCH to Secure a Child Seat (P 57)
❙Ceiling Light (P 154)
❙Side Curtain Airbags (P 48)
❙Coat Hook (P 159)
❙Grab Handle
* Not available on all models
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Visual Index
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Quick Reference Guide❙Maintenance Under the Hood (P 361)
❙Windshield Wipers (P 140, 389)
❙Tires (P 391, 411)
❙Fog Lights* (P 139, 380)
❙Door Lock/Unlock Control (P 109)
❙Power Door Mirrors (P 144)
❙Headlights (P 136, 376)
❙Front Turn Signal/Parking/Side Marker Lights (P 136, 383)
❙How to Refuel (P 344)
❙High-Mount Brake Light* (P 388)
❙Emergency Trunk Release Lever
(P 124)
❙Opening/Closing the Trunk (P 121)
❙Rearview Camera* (P 342)
❙Back-Up Lights (P 386)
❙Taillights (P 386)
❙Brake/Taillights (P 385)
❙Rear Turn Signal Lights (P 385)
❙Rear Side Marker Lights (P 385)
❙Trunk Release Button* (P 122)
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Quick Reference Guide
Eco Assist System* (P 325)
Ambient 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 (P 325)
Helps maximize fuel economy.
ECON Mode Indicator (P 76)
Comes on when the ECON button is pressed.
Models with i-MID
The 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 27)
Airbags (P 39)
● Your vehicle is fitted with ai rbags to help protect you and
your passengers during a moderate-to-severe collision.
Child Safety (P 52)
● 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 64)
● 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 31)
● Before driving, check that the front seats, head restraints,
steering wheel, and mirrors have been properly adjusted.
Seat Belts (P 32)
● 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
Instrument Panel (P 67)
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) System
Indicator
Lights Indicators
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
Indicator (Red) Supplemental
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 82)/Information Display* (P 84)/
intelligent Multi-Inform ation Display (i-MID)
* (P 86)/System Indicators (P 68)
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
Indicator
2.4 ℓ engine models
Ambient Meter*
Smart Entry
System Indicator*Brake System
Indicator (Amber)
System IndicatorsU.S.
Canada
U.S.
Canada
* Not available on all models
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