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

uuInterior Lights/Interior Convenience Items uInterior Convenience Items
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Controls
The ignition switch must be in ON (w*1 to use
the seat heaters. The HI setting heats the seats
faster than the LO setting.
While in HI, the heater cycles on and off.
u The appropriate indicator will be on
while the seat heater is on. Briefly press
the switch on the opposite side to turn
the heater off. The in dicator will be off.
When a comfortable temperature is
reached, select LO to keep the seat
warm.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.
■Seat Heaters*1 Seat Heaters*
Do not use the seat heaters even in LO when the
engine is off. Under such conditions, the battery may
be weakened, making the engine difficult to start.
In the LO setting, the heater runs continuously and
does not automatically turn off.
3WARNING
Heat induced burns are possible when
using seat heaters.
Persons with a diminished ability to sense
temperature (e.g., persons with diabetes,
lower-limb nerve damage, or paralysis) or
with sensitive skin should not use seat
heaters.
* Not available on all models
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Controls
Heating and Cooling*
Using Vents, Heating and A/C*
Mode ButtonsChange airflow.
Floor and defroster vents Floor vents Dashboard and floor vents Dashboard vents
Fan Control DialAdjusts the fan speed.
Rotate the dial all the
way to OFF to turn
everything off.
Button*
Turns on the A/C, selects airflow
from the dashboard vents, and
switches the mode to recirculation.
A/C (Air Conditioning) Button*
Press to cool the interior or dehumidify
while heating.
Windshield Defroster
Button
Turns on the A/C, selects airflow
from the defroster vents at the
base of the windshield, and
switches the mode to fresh air.
Temperature Control DialAdjusts the interior temperature.
(Recirculation) ButtonPress the button and switch the mode
depending on environmental conditions.
Recirculation mode (indicator on):
Recirculates air from the vehicle’s interior
through the system.
Fresh air mode (indicator off):
Maintains outside ventilation. Keep the system
in fresh air mode in normal situations.
(Recirculation) ButtonRecirculates air from the vehicle’s
interior through the system.
(Fresh Air) Button*
Maintains outside ventilation. Keep
the system in fresh air mode in
normal situations.
Models without
A/C button
* Not available on all models
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uuHeating and Cooling*uUsing Vents, Heating and A/C*
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Controls
The heater uses engine coolant to warm the air.
1. Adjust the fan speed using the fan control dial.
2. Select .
3. Adjust the temperature using the temperature control dial.
■To rapidly warm up the interior
1. Set the fan to the maximum speed.
2. Select .
3. Set the temperature to maximum warm.
4. Press the button (the indicator on).
■To dehumidify the interior*
When used in combination with the heater , the air conditioning system makes the
interior warm and dry and can prevent the windows from fogging up.
1. Turn the fan on.
2. Press the A/C button to turn on the air conditioning.
■Heating1Heating
When you select , the mode automatically
switches to fresh air.
1To rapidly warm up the interior
Change to fresh air mode as soon as the interior gets
warm enough. The windows may fog up if kept in
recirculation mode.
Models with A/C buttonModels without A/C button
* Not available on all models
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uuHeating and Cooling*uUsing Vents, Heating and A/C*
Controls
1. Adjust the fan speed using the fan control
dial.
2. Select .
3. Adjust the temperature using the
temperature control dial.
4. Press the A/C button (the indicator on).
■To rapidly cool down the interior
1. Set the fan to the maximum speed.
2. Set the temperature to maximum cool.
3. Press the button (the indicator on).
■Cooling*1To rapidly cool down the interior
If the interior is very warm, you can cool it down
more rapidly by parti ally opening the windows.
While in the ECON mode, the system has greater
temperature fluctuations.
Pressing the button bypasses the ECON mode
control, and cools down the interior more rapidly.
* Not available on all models
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uuHeating and Cooling*uUsing Vents, Heating and A/C*
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Controls
Pressing the button turns the air co nditioning system on and automatically
switches the system to fresh air mode.
■To rapidly defrost the windows
1. Set the fan to the maximum speed.
2. Press the button.
3. Press the button.
4. Set the temperature to maximum warm.
■Defrosting the Windshield and Windows1Defrosting the Windshield and Windows
For your safety, make sure you have a clear view
through all the windows before driving.
Do not set the temperatur e near the upper or lower
limit.
When cold air hits the windshield, the outside of the
windshield may fog up.
If the side windows fog up, adjust the vents so that
the air hits th e side windows.
1To rapidly defrost the windows
After defrosting the windows, switch over to fresh air
mode.
If you keep the system in recirculation mode, the
windows may fog up from humidity. This impedes
visibility.
Models with A/C buttonModels without A/C button
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Controls
Climate Control System*
Using Automatic Climate Control
The automatic climate control system maintains the interior temperature you select.
The system also selects the proper mix of heat ed or cooled air that raises or lowers
the interior temperature to your pr eference as quickly as possible.
Use the system when the engine is running.
1. Press the AUTO button.
2. Adjust the interior temperature us ing the temperature control dial.
3. Press the (on/off) button to cancel.1Using Automatic Climate Control
If any buttons are presse d while using the climate
control system in auto, the function of the button
that was pressed will take priority.
The AUTO indicator will go off, but functions
unrelated to the button that were pressed will be
controlled automatically.
To prevent cold air from bl owing in from outside, the
fan may not start i mmediately when the AUTO
button is pressed.
If the interior is very warm, you can cool it down
more rapidly by partial ly opening the windows,
turning the system on AUTO, and setting the
temperature to low. Change the fresh mode to
recirculation mode until the temperature cools down.
When you set the temperat ure to the lower or upper
limit, Lo or Hi is displayed.
(ON/OFF)
Button
(Recirculation) Button
Floor and
defroster
vents
Floor vents
Dashboard
and floor
vents
Dashboard
vents
AUTO
Button
A/C (Air Conditioning) Button
Temperature
Control Dial
Fan Control
Dial
* Not available on all models
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uuClimate Control System*uUsing Automatic Climate Control
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Controls
■Switching between the recirculation and fresh air modes
Press the (recirculation) button and switch the mode depending on
environmental conditions.
Recirculation mode (indicator on): Recirculat es air from the vehicle’s interior through
the system.
Fresh air mode (indicator off): Maintains out side ventilation. Keep the system in
fresh air mode in normal situations.
Pressing the (windshield defroster) button
turns the air conditioning system on and
automatically switches the system to fresh air
mode.
Press the button again to turn off, the
system returns to the previous settings.
■To rapidly defrost the windows 1.Press the button.
2. Press the button.
■Defrosting the Windshield and Windows
1Using Automatic Climate Control
Pressing the button switches the climate control
system between on and off. When turned on, the
system returns to your last selection.
While in the ECON mode, the climate control system
has greater temperat ure fluctuations.
1Defrosting the Windshield and Windows
For your safety, make sure you have a clear view
through all the windows before driving.
Do not set the temperatur e near the upper or lower
limit.
When cold air hits the windshield, the outside of the
windshield may fog up.
If the side windows fog up, adjust the vents so that
the air hits th e side windows.
1To rapidly defrost the windows
After defrosting the windows, switch over to fresh air
mode. If you keep the syst em in recirculation mode,
the windows may fog up from humidity. This
impedes visibility.
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uuClimate Control System*uAutomatic Climate Control Sensors
Controls
Automatic Climate Control Sensors
The automatic climate control system is
equipped with sensors. Do not cover or spill
any liquid on them.Sensor
Sensor
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169
Features
This chapter describes how to operate technology features.
Audio SystemAbout Your Audio System ................ 170
USB/HDMI ® Port
*............................. 171
USB Adapter Cable*........................ 172
Auxiliary Input Jack*........................ 172
Audio System Theft Protection*....... 173
Audio Remote Controls*.................. 174
Audio System Basic Operation ...... 176
Adjusting the Sound ........................ 176
Playing AM/FM Radio ....................... 177
Playing a CD .................................... 178Models with information display
Audio System Basic Operation ...... 179
Adjusting the Sound ........................ 180
Playing AM/FM Radio ....................... 181
Playing a CD .................................... 184
Playing an iPod ................................ 187
Playing Internet Radio ...................... 190
Playing a USB Flash Drive ................. 192
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio................. 195
Audio System Basic Operation ........ 197
Audio/Information Screen ................ 198
Adjusting the Sound ........................ 202
Display Setup ................................... 203Models with one display
Models with display audio system
Playing AM/FM Radio....................... 204
Playing a CD .................................... 207
Playing an iPod ................................ 210
Playing Internet Radio ...................... 213
Playing a USB Flash Drive ................. 215
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio ................ 218
Playing a Video Using the HDMI ®..... 220
Smartphone Apps ............................ 222
Siri Eyes Free .................................... 223
Audio Error Messages ...................... 224
General Information on the Audio System ............................................. 230
Customized Features
*...................... 233
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®*... 246, 277
* Not available on all models
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