Honda Civic Hatchback (2018 year). Instruction

Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®

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Features

HFL can display newly received text or e-mail messages as well as 20 of the most
recently received messages on a linked cell phone. Each received message can be
read aloud and replied to using a fixed common phrase.

1. A pop-up appears and notifies you of a new

text or e-mail message.

2. Select Read to listen to the message.

The text or e-mail message is displayed.
The system automatically starts reading
out the message.

3. To discontinue the message read-out, select

Stop.

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Receiving a Text/E-mail Message

Receiving a Text/E-mail Message

The system does not display any received messages
while you are driving. You can only hear them read
aloud.

The system can only receive massages that are sent as
text (SMS) messages. Messages sent using data
services will not be displayed in the list.

With some phones, you may be able to display up to
20 most recent text and e-mail messages.

State or local laws may limit your use of the HFL text/
e-mail message feature. Only use the text/e-mail
message feature when conditions allow you to do so
safely.

When you receive a text or e-mail message for the
first time since the phone is paired to HFL, you are
asked to turn the New Message Notification
setting to On.

2 To turn on or off the text/e-mail message

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Features

If a paired phone has text message or mail accounts, you can select one of them to
be active and receive notifications.

1. Go to the Phone Settings screen.

2 Phone Settings screen P. 410

2. Select the Text/Email tab, then Select

Account.

A pop-up menu appears on the screen.

3. Select Text Messages or an e-mail

message account you want.

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Selecting a Mail Account

Selecting a Mail Account

You can also select a mail account from the folder list
screen or the message list screen.

You can only receive notifications from one text
message or mail account at a time.

Select
Account

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Displaying text messages

1. Go to the Phone Menu screen.

2 Phone Menu screen P. 413

2. Select Text/Email.

Select account if necessary.

3. Select a message.

The text message is displayed. The
system automatically starts reading the
message aloud.

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Displaying Messages

Displaying Messages

The

icon appears next to an unread message.

If you delete a message on the phone, the message is
also deleted in the system. If you send a message
from the system, the message goes to your phone’s
outbox.

To see the previous or next message, select

(previous) or

(next) on the message screen.

Message List

Text Message

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Displaying e-mail messages

1. Go to the Phone Menu screen.

2 Phone Menu screen P. 413

2. Select Text/Email.

Select Select Account if necessary.

3. Select a folder.
4. Select a message.

The e-mail message is displayed. The
system automatically starts reading the
message aloud.

Folder List

Message List

E-mail
Message

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Read or Stop reading a message

1. Go to the text or e-mail message screen.

The system automatically starts reading
the message aloud.

2 Displaying Messages P. 434

2. Select Stop to stop reading.

Select Read again to start reading the
message from the beginning.

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Reply to a message

1. Go to the text or e-mail message screen.

The system automatically starts reading
the message aloud.

2 Displaying Messages P. 434

2. Select Reply.
3. Select the reply message.

The pop-up menu appears on the screen.

4. Select Send to send the message.

Message sent appears on the screen
when the reply message was successfully
sent.

Reply to a message

The available fixed reply messages are as follows:

•

Talk to you later, I’m driving.

•

I’m on my way.

•

I’m running late.

•

Yes

•

You cannot add, edit, or delete reply messages.

Only certain phones receive and send messages when
paired and connected. For a list of compatible
phones:

•

U.S.: Visit automobiles.honda.com/handsfreelink/,
or call 1-888-528-7876.

•

Canada: Visit www.handsfreelink.ca, or call 1-888-
528-7876.

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Automatic collision notification

If your vehicle’s airbags deploy or if the unit
detects that the vehicle is severely impacted,
your vehicle automatically will attempt to
connect to the HondaLink operator. If
connected, information about your vehicle, its
location, and its condition can be sent to the
operator

; you also can speak to the operator

when connected.

IMPORTANT: For vehicles equipped with HondaLink Assist, owner activation
constitutes authorization for Honda to collect information from your vehicle needed
to provide the service, and agreement to the Terms of Use at www.hondalink.com/
TermsAndConditions. In a crash, HondaLink Assist will attempt to notify emergency
services but NEITHER Honda-PRO NOR ITS SERVICE PROVIDERS GUARANTEE THAT
SUCH NOTIFICATION WILL OCCUR.

Honda reserves the right to terminate HondaLink Assist services at any time or for
any reason, and in the future may not be able to provide services due to changes in,
or obsolescence of, technology integral to the service or changes in governmental
regulation.

*1: Depending on your phone and adequate cellular coverage, your vehicle’s location may not
be sent to the operator.

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In Case of Emergency

In Case of Emergency

Your vehicle may not be able to connect to the
operator if the battery level is low, the line is
disconnected, or you do not have adequate cellular
coverage.

You cannot use this emergency service when:

•

You travel outside the HondaLink service coverage
areas.

•

There is a problem with the connecting devices,
such as the microphones, speakers, or the unit
itself.

You cannot operate other phone-related functions
using the screen while talking to the operator.
Select Hang Up to terminate the connection to your
vehicle.

Automatic collision notification

If the unit fails to connect to the operator, it
repeatedly tries until it succeeds.

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To enable notification

1. Go to the Phone Settings screen.

2 Phone Settings screen P. 410

2. Select the Phone tab, then HondaLink

Assist.

A pop-up menu appears on the screen.

3. Select On or Off.

To enable notification

Setting options:

•

On: Notification is available.

•

Off: Disable the feature.

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Driving

Before Driving

Driving Preparation

Check the following items before you start driving.

• Make sure there are no obstructions on the windows, door mirrors, exterior

lights, or other parts of the vehicle.

Remove any frost, snow, or ice.

Remove any snow on the roof, as this can slip down and obstruct your field of
vision while driving. If frozen solid, remove ice once it has softened.

When removing ice from around the wheels, be sure not to damage the wheel
or wheel components.

• Make sure the hood is securely closed.

If the hood opens while driving, your front view will be blocked.

• Make sure the tires are in good condition.

Check air pressure, and check for damage and excessive wear.

2 Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 602

• Make sure there are no people or objects behind or around the vehicle.

There are blind spots from the inside.

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Exterior Checks

Exterior Checks

NOTICE

When doors are frozen shut, use warm water around
the door edges to melt any ice. Do not try to force
them open, as this can damage the rubber trim
around the doors. When done, wipe dry to avoid
further freezing.

Do not pour warm water into the key cylinder.
You will be unable to insert the key if the water
freezes in the hole.

Heat from the engine and exhaust can ignite
flammable materials left under the hood, causing a
fire. If you've parked your vehicle for an extended
period, inspect and remove any debris that may have
collected, such as dried grass and leaves that have
fallen or have been carried in for use as a nest by a
small animal. Also check under the hood for leftover
flammable materials after you or someone else has
performed maintenance on your vehicle.

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Before Driving

Driving Preparation

Driving

• Store or secure all items on board properly.

Carrying too much cargo, or improperly storing it, can affect your vehicle’s
handling, stability, stopping distance, and tires, and make it unsafe.

2 Maximum Load Limit P. 445

• Do not pile items higher than the seat height.

They can block your view and may be thrown forward in the event of sudden
braking.

• Do not place anything in the front seat footwells. Make sure to secure the floor

mat.

An object or unsecured floor mat can interfere with your brake and accelerator
pedal operation while driving.

• If you have any animals on board, do not let them move around in the vehicle.

They may interfere with driving and a crash could occur.

• Securely close and lock all doors and the hatch.

2 Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside P. 158

• Adjust your seating position properly.

Adjust the front head restraint

, too.

2 Adjusting the Seats P. 196
2 Adjusting the Front Head Restraints Positions P. 199

• Adjust the mirrors and steering wheel properly for your driving.

Adjust them while sitting in the proper driving position.

2 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 194
2 Adjusting the Steering Wheel P. 193

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Interior Checks

Interior Checks

The headlight aim is set by the factory, and does not
need to be adjusted. However, if you regularly carry
heavy items in the cargo area, have the aiming
readjusted at a dealer or by a qualified technician.

* Not available on all models

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Before Driving

Driving Preparation

Driving

• Be sure items placed on the floor behind the front seats cannot roll under the

seats.

They can interfere with the driver's ability to operate the pedals, the operation
of the seats, or the operation of the sensors under the seats.

• Everyone in the vehicle must fasten their seat belt.

2 Fastening a Seat Belt P. 42

• Make sure that the indicators in the instrument panel come on when you start the

vehicle, and go off soon after.

Always have a dealer check the vehicle if a problem is indicated.

2 Indicators P. 78

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Maximum Load Limit

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Driving

Maximum Load Limit

The maximum load for your vehicle is 850 lbs (385 kg).

The maximum load for your vehicle is 680 lbs (308 kg).
See the Tire and Loading Information label attached to the driver’s
doorjamb.

This figure includes the total weight of all occupants, cargo, and
accessories, and the tongue load if you are towing a trailer.

Maximum Load Limit

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR):
The maximum allowable weight of the vehicle, all
occupants, all accessories, all cargo, and the tongue
load.

2 Specifications P. 678

Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR):
The maximum allowable weight of the vehicle axle.

2 Specifications P. 678

WARNING

Overloading or improper loading
can affect handling and stability
and cause a crash in which you
can be hurt or killed.

Follow all load limits and other
loading guidelines in this manual.

1.5 L engine models

2.0 L engine models

Label Example

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Maximum Load Limit

Driving

Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit -
(1) Locate the statement “The combined weight of occupants and

cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs.” on your
vehicle’s placard.

(2) Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers

that will be riding in your vehicle.

(3) Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers

from XXX kg or XXX lbs.

(4) The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and

luggage load capacity. For example, if the “XXX” amount
equals 1,400 lbs. and there will be five 150 lb. passengers in
your vehicle, the amount of available cargo and luggage load
capacity is 650 lbs. (1,400 - 750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs.)

(5) Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being

loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the
available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in step 4.

(6) If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will

be transferred to your vehicle. Consult this manual to
determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage
load capacity of your vehicle.

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Maximum Load Limit

Driving

In addition, the total weight of the vehicle, all occupants,
accessories, cargo, and trailer tongue load must not exceed the
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or the Gross Axle Weight
Rating (GAWR). Both are on a label on the driver’s doorjamb.

Load Limits Example

Example1

Max Load

850 lbs

(385 kg)

Passenger Weight

150 lbs x 2 = 300 lbs

(68 kg x 2 = 136 kg)

Cargo Weight

550 lbs

(249 kg)

Example2

Max Load

850 lbs

(385 kg)

Passenger Weight

150 lbs x 5 = 750 lbs

(68 kg x 5 = 340 kg)

Cargo Weight

100 lbs
(45 kg)

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