HONDA CIVIC SEDAN 2018 Owner's Manual (in English)

2018 SEDAN
OWNER’S MANUAL

Event Data Recorders
This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR).
The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near
crash-like situations, such as an air bag deployment or hitting a
road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding how a vehicle’s
systems performed. The EDR is designed to record data related
to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of
time, typically 30 seconds or le ss. The EDR in this vehicle is
designed to record such data as:
• How various systems in your vehicle were operating;
• Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were
buckled/fastened;
3WARNING
California Proposition 65 Warning
Operating, servicing and maintaining a
passenger vehicle or off-road vehicle can
expose you to chemical s including engine
exhaust, carbon monoxid e, phthalates, and
lead, which are known to the State of
California to cause canc er and birth defects or
other reproductive harm. To minimize
exposure, avoid breathing exhaust, do not
idle the engine except as necessary, service
your vehicle in a well-ventilated area and
wear gloves or wash your hands frequently
when servicing your vehicle. For more
information go to
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/
passenger-vehicle
.
• How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator
and/or brake pedal; and,
• How fast the vehicle was traveling.
These data can help provide a better understanding of the
circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur. NOTE: EDR data
are recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situation
occurs; no data are recorded by the EDR under normal driving
conditions and no personal data (e.g., name, gender, age, and
crash location) are recorded. Howeve r, other parties, such as law
enforcement, could co mbine the EDR data with the type of
personally identifying data rout inely acquired during a crash
investigation.
To read data recorded by an ED R, special equipment is required,
and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the
vehicle manufacturer, other parties, such as law enforcement, that
have the special equipment, can re ad the information if they have
access to the vehicle or the EDR.
The data belongs to the vehicle ow ner and may not be accessed by
anyone else except as legally requir ed or with the permission of the
vehicle owner.
Service Diagnostic Recorders
This vehicle is equipped with se rvice-related devices that record
information about powertrain perfo rmance. The data can be used
to verify emissions law requirem ents and/or help technicians
diagnose and solve service problems. It may also be combined with
data from other sources for res earch purposes, but it remains
confidential. Some diagnostic and maintenance information is
uploaded to Honda upon vehicle start up.
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California Perchlorate Contamination Prevention Act
The airbags, seat belt tensioners, and CR type batteries in this
vehicle may contain perchlorate materials - special handling may
apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazard ouswaste/perchlorate/
As you read this manual, you will find information that is preceded
by a symbol. This information is intended to help you avoid
damage to your vehicle, othe r property, or the environment.
Software End User License Agreement
Your vehicle comes equipped with software, which is governed by
the End User License Agreement in Owner’s Manual, and which
contains a binding arbitration clau se. Please refer to the End User
License Agreement for the terms and conditions governing your
use of the installed software, as we ll as the applications, services,
functions, and content provided through the software. Your use of
the installed software wi ll serve as your consent to the terms and
conditions of the End User License Agreement.
You may opt out within 30 days of your initial use of the Software
by sending a signed, written noti ce to HONDA at American Honda
Motor Co., Inc. Honda Automobile Customer Services Mail Stop
100-5E-8A, 1919 Torrance Blvd. Torrance, CA 90501-2746.
Privacy Notice
This vehicle may share location a nd usage information. To manage
this setting, visit www.hondalink.com/vehicle-data-choices .
A Few Words About Safety
Your safety, and the safety of others, is very important. And
operating this vehicle safely is an important responsibility.
NOTICE
To help you make informed de cisions about safety, we have
provided operating procedures and other information on labels and
in this manual. This information alerts you to potential hazards that
could hurt you or others.
Of course, it is not practical or possible to warn you about all the
hazards associated with operating or maintaining your vehicle. You
must use your own good judgment.
You will find this impo rtant safety information in a variety of forms,
including:
● Safety Labels - on the vehicle.
● Safety Messages - preceded by a safety alert symbol
3 and
one of three signal words: DANGER, WARNING , or CAUTION .
These signal words mean:
● Safety Headings - such as Important Safety Precautions.
● Safety Section - such as Safe Driving.
● Instructions - how to use this vehicl e correctly and safely.
This entire book is filled with important safety information - please
read it carefully.
3 DANGERYou WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if
you don’t follow instructions.
3 WARNINGYou CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if
you don’t follow instructions.
3CAUTIONYou CAN be HURT if you don’t follow
instructions.
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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 manu al (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. 33
For Safe Driving P. 34 Seat Belts P. 38 Airbags P. 46
2Instrument Panel P. 75
Indicators P. 76 Gauges and Displays P. 108
2Controls P. 133
Clock P. 134 Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 136
Opening and Closing the Moonroof* P. 162
Adjusting the Seats P. 179
Climate Control System
* P. 202
2 Features P. 211
Audio System P. 212 Audio System Basic Operation P. 219, 237
Customized Features P. 328 Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ®* P. 361, 385
2Driving P. 419
Before Driving P. 420 Towing a Trailer P. 425
Multi-View Rear Camera P. 501 Refueling P. 503
2Maintenance P. 509
Before Performing Maintenance P. 510 Maintenance MinderTM P. 513
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 547
Heating System
*/Climate Control System* Maintenance P. 564
2 Handling the Unexpected P. 573
Tools P. 574 If a Tire Goes Flat P. 575
Overheating P. 601 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 603
When You Cannot Open the Trunk P. 615 Refueling P. 616
2Information P. 617
Specifications P. 618 Identification Numbers P. 622
Emissions Testing P. 625 Warranty Coverages P. 627
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Contents
Child Safety P. 60Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 73Safety Labels P. 74
Opening and Closing the Trunk P. 153 Security System P. 156 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 159
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 163 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 177
Interior Lights/Interior Conven ience Items P. 187 Heating System
* P. 199
Audio Error Messages P. 307General Information on the Audio System P. 310
When Driving P. 426 Braking P. 484Parking Your Vehicle P. 500
Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions P. 506 Turbo Engine Vehicle* P. 507
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 523 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 538
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 550 Battery P. 560 Remote Transmitter Care P. 562
Cleaning P. 565 Accessories and Modifications P. 570
Engine Does Not Start P. 594 Jump Starting P. 597 Shift Lever Does Not Move P. 600
Fuses P. 609 Emergency Towing P. 613 When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door P. 614
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 623 Reporting Safety Defects P. 624
Authorized Manuals P. 629 Customer Service Information P. 630
Quick Reference GuideP. 4
Safe DrivingP. 33
Instrument PanelP. 75
ControlsP. 133
FeaturesP. 211
DrivingP. 419
MaintenanceP. 509
Handling the UnexpectedP. 573
InformationP. 617
IndexP. 631
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Quick Reference Guide
Quick Reference Guide
Visual Index
❙Ignition Switch* (P163)
❙ENGINE START/STOP Button*1 (P164)
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.
❙Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) Button* (P480)
❙Information Display* (P110)
❙System Indicators (P76)
❙Gauges (P108)
❙Collision Mitigation Braking SystemTM
(CMBSTM) OFF Button* (P495)
❙ (Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®)
System OFF) Button
(P474)
❙Road Departure Mitigation (RDM)
Button* (P463)
❙Navigation System*
() See Navigation System Manual
❙Audio System (P219, 237)
❙Hazard Warning Button
❙Rear Window Defogger (P175)
❙Heated Door Mirror Button* (P175)
❙Heating System* (P199)
❙Climate Control System* (P202)
❙Front Seat Heater Buttons* (P197)
❙Steering Wheel Adjustments (P176)
❙Driver Information Interface* (P113)
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Quick Reference Guide❙Headlights/Turn Signals (P168)
❙Km/Mile Change Knob* (P108)
❙ (TRIP) Knob (P110, 116)
❙SOURCE Button* (P215)
❙Brightness Control (P174)
❙LaneWatchTM * (P477)
❙Fog Lights* (P171)
❙Wipers/Washers (P172)
❙Cruise Control Buttons* (P443)
❙Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low
Speed Follow (LSF) Buttons* (P450)
❙Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) Button*
(P468)
❙ (Display/Information) Button*
(P114)
❙Navigation System Voice Control Buttons*
(P262), () See the Navigation System Manual
❙Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ® System
Voice Control Buttons* (P361, 385)
❙ENTER Button* (P216)
❙(+ / (- / / Buttons* (P215)
❙ / / / Buttons* (P114, 216)34
❙Interval Button* (P456)
❙Horn (Press an area around .)
* Not available on all models
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Visual Index
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Quick Reference Guide
❙Door Mirror Controls (P178)
❙Passenger’s Front Airbag
(P49)
❙Rearview Mirror (P177)
❙Accessory Power Socket
(P193)
❙Hood Release Handle (P525)
❙Trunk Opener (P153)
❙Power Door Lock Master Switch (P148)
❙Power Window Switches (P159)
❙Interior Fuse Box (P610)
❙Driver’s Front Airbag (P49)
❙USB Port (P213)
❙Shift Lever
Continuously Variable
Transmission
(P436)
Manual Transmission (P438)
❙ECON Button* (P442)
❙Electric Parking Brake Switch (P484)
❙Automatic Brake Hold Button (P487)
❙USB Port* (P213)
❙Wireless Charger* (P194)
❙SPORT Button* (P441)
❙Glove Box (P189)
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Quick Reference Guide❙Seat Belt to Secure a Child Seat (P69)
❙Seat Belt (Installing a Child Seat) (P67)
❙Moonroof Switch* (P162)
❙Front Seat (P179)
❙Seat Belts (P38)
❙Side Airbags (P53)
❙Rear Seat (P185)
❙LATCH to Secure a Child Seat (P65)
❙Ceiling Light (P187)
❙Side Curtain Airbags (P55)
❙Coat Hook (P196)
❙Grab Handle
❙Coat Hook (P196)
❙Sun Visors
❙Vanity Mirrors
❙Map Lights (P188)
* Not available on all models
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Visual Index
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Quick Reference Guide❙Maintenance Under the Hood (P523)
❙Windshield Wipers (P172, 547)
❙Tires (P550, 575)
❙Fog Lights* (P171, 540)
❙Power Door Mirrors (P178)
❙How to Refuel (P504)
❙
High-Mount Brake Light (P546)
Models without SPORT mode
❙Emergency Trunk Release Lever (P155)
❙Opening/Closing the Trunk (P153)
❙Multi-View Rear Camera (P501)
❙Door Lock/Unlock Control (P139)
❙Side Turn Signal Lights* (P168, 544)
❙Headlights (P168, 538)
❙Front Turn Signal Lights (P168, 542)
❙Parking/Daytime Running Lights (P168, 171, 544)
❙Front Side Marker Lights (P168, 543)
❙Taillights (P546)
❙Back-Up Lights (P545)
❙Brake Lights (P545)
❙Rear Turn Signal Lights (P545)
❙Tail/Rear Side Marker Lights (P545)
❙Trunk Release Button* (P154)
❙License Plate Light (P546)
❙
High-Mount Brake Light (P546)
Models with SPORT mode
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