Honda Civic Hatchback (2018 year). Instruction

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Climate Control System

(P220)

● 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.

(P280)

Models with navigation system

Models with color audio system

Fan Control Dial

(Windshield Defroster) Button

Temperature Control Dial

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

(MODE Control) Button

(ON/OFF) Button

AUTO Button

A/C (Air Conditioning) Button

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Models with Display Audio
Models without SYNC button

Fan Control Dial

(Windshield Defroster) Button

Temperature Control Dial

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

(CLIMATE) Button

(Fresh Air) Button

(ON/OFF) Button

AUTO Button

Audio/Information Touch Screen

A/C (Air Conditioning) Icon

MODE Control Icon

Fan Control Icon

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Models with Display Audio
Models with SYNC button

Passenger’s Side Temperature
Control Dial

(Windshield Defroster) Button

Driver’s Side Temperature
Control Dial

(Recirculation) Button

(CLIMATE) Button

(ON/OFF) Button

AUTO Button

Audio/Information Touch Screen

SYNC (Synchronization) 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.

A/C (Air Conditioning) Icon

MODE Control Icon

Fan Control Icon

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Features

(P 229)

Audio Remote Controls

(P 233)

●

(

+ /

(

- Button

Press to adjust the volume up/down.

● SOURCE Button

Press to change the audio mode: FM/AM/
USB/iPod/Bluetooth® Audio.

●

Button

Radio:Press to change the preset station.

Press and hold to select the next or
previous strong station.

USB device:

Press 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.

Models with information display

SOURCE Button

(

+ /

(

- /

Button

●

(

+ /

(

- Bar

Press to adjust the volume up/down.

●

Button

Press

to cycle through the audio

mode as follows:
FM

SiriusXM®

USB

iPod

Bluetooth® Audio

Pandora®

Apple

CarPlay/Android Auto

Audio Apps

Models with driver information interface

ENTER Button

Button

(

+ /

(

- Bar

Button

● ENTER Button

• When listening to the radio and

SiriusXM®

Press ENTER to switch the display to a
preset list you stored in the preset
buttons.

Press

to select a preset, then

press ENTER.

• When listening to a USB flash drive

Press ENTER to display the folder list.

Press

to select a folder.

Press ENTER to display a list of tracks in
that folder.

Press

to select a track, then

press ENTER.

Models with Display Audio

* Not available on all models

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• When listening to an iPod

Press ENTER to display the iPod music
list.

Press

to select a category.

Press ENTER to display a list of items in
the category.

Press

to select an item, then

press ENTER.

Press ENTER and press

repeatedly until a desired item you
want to listen is displayed.

• When listening to Internet Radio

Press ENTER to display the station list.

Press

to select an item, then

press ENTER.

• When listening to Bluetooth® Audio

Press ENTER to display the track list.

Press

to select a track, then

press ENTER.

●

Button

Radio:Press to change the preset station.

Press and hold to select the next or
previous strong station.

USB device:

Press 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:

Press to change contents.

2 Driver Information

Interface

(P123)

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Audio System

(P 230)

(P 237)

Models with color audio system

(Seek/Skip) Button

RADIO Button

Driver Information Interface

(Day/Night) Button

MEDIA Button

Preset Buttons (1-6)

(Seek/Skip) Button

VOL/

(Volume/Power) Knob

Audio/Information Screen

(Back) Button

(Sound) Button

MENU/CLOCK Button

Selector Knob

(Phone) Button

* Not available on all models

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(P 255)

For navigation system operation

() See the Navigation System Manual

Models with Display Audio

(Menu) Icon

VOL (Volume) Icons

(Home) Icon

(Back) Icon

Audio/Information Screen

/AUDIO (Power/Audio)

Icon

Driver Information Interface

(Instrument Panel) Icon

(Day/Night) Button

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Driving

(P 441)

Release Button

Shift Lever

Depress the brake pedal and press the
release button to move out of

(

Move the shift lever without
pressing the release button.

Press the release button to
move the shift lever.

Manual Transmission

(P 466)

Continuously Variable Transmission

(P 459)

● Shift to

(

P and depress the brake pedal when starting the engine.

● Shifting

Park
Turn off or start the
engine.
Transmission is locked.

Reverse
Used when reversing.

Neutral
Transmission is not
locked.

Drive
Normal driving.
On models with paddle
shifters, 7-speed manual
shift mode can be used
temporarily.

Drive (S)
7-speed manual shift mode can be used.

Models with paddle shifters

Low

●

Further increased engine braking.

●

Going up or down hills.

Models without paddle shifters

Models without
paddle shifters

Models with
paddle shifters

Drive (S)

●

Better acceleration.

●

Increased engine braking.

●

Going up or down hills.

Models without paddle shifters

* Not available on all models

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7-Speed Manual Shift Mode

(P463)

● Allows you to manually shift the transmission up or down without releasing your

hands from the steering wheel.

When the shift lever is in

(

● Pulling a paddle shifter changes the mode from continuously variable transmission to

7-speed manual shift mode.

● The M indicator and the selected speed number are displayed in the shift indicator.

When the shift lever is in

(

● Pulling a paddle shifter temporarily changes the mode from continuously variable

transmission to 7-speed manual shift mode. The selected speed number is displayed in
the shift indicator.

Shift Down

(

Paddle Shifter

Shift Up

(

Paddle Shifter

Continuously variable transmission models with paddle shifters

Models with information display

Models with driver information interface

M Indicator

Shift Indicator

M Indicator

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VSA® On and Off

(P 521)

● The vehicle stability assist (VSA®) system

helps stabilize the 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 partially disable or fully restore VSA®

function, press and hold the button until
you hear a beep.

Cruise Control

(P 473)

● Cruise control allows you to maintain a

set speed without keeping your foot on
the accelerator pedal.

● To use cruise control, press the CRUISE

button, then press the –/SET button once
you have achieved the desired speed
(above 25 mph or 40 km/h).

CMBS

On and Off

(P 545)
● When a possible collision is likely

unavoidable, the CMBS

can help you to

reduce the vehicle speed and the severity
of the collision.

● To turn the CMBS

on or off, press and

hold the button until you hear a beep.

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

(P 527)

● Detects a change in tire conditions and overall dimensions due to decrease in tire

pressures.

● The TPMS is turned on automatically every time you start the engine.

● A calibration procedure must be performed when certain conditions arise.

Refueling

(P 553)

Fuel recommendation:

Unleaded gasoline, pump octane number 87 or higher
required

Unleaded premium gasoline, pump octane number 91 or
higher recommended

Fuel tank capacity: 12.39 US gal (46.9 L)

Models without the label “PREMIUM RECOMMENDED”

Models with the label “PREMIUM RECOMMENDED”

Unlock the driver’s
door.

2 Locking/Unlocking

the Doors from
the Inside
(P158)

Press on the edge of
the fuel fill door to
make it pop up
slightly.

After refueling, wait
for about five
seconds before
removing the filler
nozzle.

Wait for five seconds

* Not available on all models

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Honda Sensing

TM*

Honda Sensing

is a driver support system

which employs the use of two distinctly
different kinds of sensors, a radar sensor
located in the lower bumper next to the fog
light

and a front sensor camera mounted to

the interior side of the windshield, behind
the rearview mirror.

The camera is
located behind the
rearview mirror.

Front Sensor
Camera

Radar Sensor

The radar sensor is in
the lower bumper
next to the fog light

Adaptive Cruise Control
(ACC) with Low Speed
Follow (LSF)

(P 479)

Helps maintain a constant vehicle speed and
a set following-interval behind a vehicle
detected ahead of yours and, if the detected
vehicle comes to a stop, can decelerate and
stop your vehicle, without you having to
keep your foot on the brake or the
accelerator.

Adaptive Cruise Control
(ACC)

(P 495)

Helps maintain a constant vehicle speed and
a set following-interval behind a vehicle
detected ahead of yours, without you
having to keep your foot on the brake or
the accelerator.

Road Departure
Mitigation (RDM) System

(P 509)

Alerts and helps to assist you when the
system detects a possibility of your vehicle
unintentionally crossing over detected lane
markings and/or leaving the roadway
altogether.

Lane Keeping Assist
System (LKAS)

(P 513)

Provides steering input to help keep the
vehicle in the middle of a detected lane and
provides tactile and visual alerts if the
vehicle is detected drifting out of its lane.

Collision Mitigation
Braking System

(CMBS

)

(P 541)

Can assist you when there is a possibility of
your vehicle colliding with a vehicle or a
pedestrian detected in front of yours. The
CMBS

is designed to alert you when a

potential collision is determined, as well as
to reduce your vehicle speed to help
minimize collision severity when a collision is
deemed unavoidable.

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Maintenance

(P 559)

Under the Hood

(P 572)

● Check engine oil, engine coolant, and windshield washer

fluid. Add when necessary.

● Check brake/clutch

fluid.

● Check the battery condition monthly.

Pull the hood release handle under the corner of the
dashboard.

Locate the hood latch lever, pull it up, and then raise the
hood. Once you have raised the hood slightly, you can
release the lever.

When finished, close the hood and make sure it is firmly
locked in place.

Lights

(P 587)

● Inspect all lights regularly.

Wiper Blades

(P 597)

● Replace blades if they leave streaks

across the windshield.

Tires

(P 602)

● Inspect tires and wheels regularly.

● Check tire pressures regularly.

● Install snow tires for winter driving.

Handling Summer Only tires and Ultra
High Performance (UHP) tires in low
ambient temperatures.

2 Cold Weather Driving (P612)

2.0 L engine models

* Not available on all models

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Handling the Unexpected

(P 627)

Flat Tire

(P 629)

● Park in a safe location and repair the flat

tire using the temporary tire repair kit.

● Park in a safe location and replace the

flat tire with the compact spare tire in the
cargo area.

Indicators Come On

(P 661)
● Identify the indicator and consult the

owner's manual.

Models with temporary tire repair kit

Models with a compact spare tire

Engine Won’t Start

(P 652)
● If the battery is dead, jump start using a

booster battery.

Blown Fuse

(P 668)

● Check for a blown fuse if an electrical

device does not operate.

Overheating

(P 659)

● Park in a safe location. If you do not see

steam under the hood, open the hood,
and let the engine cool down.

Emergency Towing

(P 672)
● Call a professional towing service if you

need to tow your vehicle.

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What to Do If

*1:Canadian models and 2.0 L engine models

The ignition switch does
not turn from

(

Why?

The power mode does not
change from VEHICLE OFF
(LOCK) to ACCESSORY.
Why?

The steering wheel may be locked.

●

Try to turn the steering wheel left and right
while turning the ignition key.

●

Move the steering wheel left and right after
pressing the ENGINE START/STOP button.

The ignition switch does
not turn from

(

and

I cannot remove the key.
Why?

The power mode does not
change from ACCESSORY
to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).
Why?

The shift lever should be moved to

(

Why does the brake pedal
pulsate slightly when
applying the brakes?

This can occur when the ABS activates and does not indicate a
problem. Apply firm, steady pressure on the brake pedal. Never
pump the brake pedal.

2 Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) (P539)

Models without smart entry system

Models with smart entry system

Models without smart entry system

Models with smart entry system

Models without smart entry system

Models with smart entry system

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The rear door cannot be
opened from inside the
vehicle. Why?

Check if the childproof lock is in the
lock position. If so, open the rear
door with the outside door handle.
To cancel this function, slide the lever
up to the unlock position.

Why do the doors lock
after I unlocked the doors?

If you do not open the doors within 30 seconds, the doors are
relocked automatically for security.

Why does the beeper
sound when I open the
driver's door?

The beeper sounds when:

●

The key is left in the ignition switch

●

The power mode

is in ACCESSORY.

●

The exterior lights are left on.

Why does a beeper sound
when I walk away from the
vehicle after I close the
door?

The beeper sounds if you move outside the walk away auto
door lock operating range before the door completely closes.

2 Locking the doors and hatch (Walk away auto lock) (P151)

Models with walk away auto lock

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Why does the beeper
sound when I start driving?

The beeper sounds when the driver and/or front passenger are
not wearing their seat belts.

Pressing the electric
parking brake switch does
not release the parking
brake. Why?

Press the electric parking brake switch with the brake pedal
depressed.

Depressing the accelerator
pedal does not release the
parking brake
automatically. Why?

●

Fasten the driver’s seat belt.

●

Check if the transmission is in

(

. If so, select any other

position.

Why do I hear a screeching
sound when I apply the
brake pedal?

The brake pads may need to be replaced. Have your vehicle
inspected by a dealer.

I’m seeing an amber
indicator of a tire with an
exclamation point. What is
that?

The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

needs attention. If

you recently inflated or changed a tire, you have to recalibrate
the system.

2 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

(P527)

* Not available on all models

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