2011 HONDA CIVIC COUPE cruise control

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(fuel, vehicle break-in, and cargo loading)
(engine and transmission operation)
(minder, f luid checking, minor services, and vehicle storage)
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(how to order)
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(heating and cooling, audio, steering wheel, security, cruise control, and other conv
enience items)
(indicators, gauges, dashboard, and steering column)
Contents
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Index .I
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Service Inf ormation Summary . last page
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Your Vehicle at a Glance .3
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Driver and Passenger Saf ety .5
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Bef ore Driving .251
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Driving .267
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Maintenance .289
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T echnical Inf ormation .361
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Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada only) . 379
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A uthorized Manuals (U.S. only) .383
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T aking Care of the Unexpected .337
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Features .117
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Instruments and Controls .55INDEX
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2011 Civic 2D Online Reference Owner's Manual

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Only on vehicles equipped with navigation system, ref er to the navigati on system manual.
To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.
If equipped.
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Your Vehicle at a Glance
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PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF
INDICATOR
HORN
REMOTE AUDIO CONTROLS (P.219)
SEL/RESET BUTTON
(P.67)
MIRROR CONTROLS
(P.108)
VEHICLE STABILITY
ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM
OFF SWITCH
(P.283)
BLUETOOTH
HANDSFREELINK
SYSTEM VOICE
CONTROL BUTTONS
(P.227) DISPLAY CHANGE BUTTON
(P.68)
INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS
(P.74, 75)WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS
HEADLIGHTS/FOG LIGHTS /
TURN SIGNALS
(P.76)
(P.78)REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER
(P.77)
HEATED MIRRORS
(P.109)
HAZARD WARNING BUTTON
(P.77)
ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET
(P.112)
AUXILIARY INPUT JACK
(P.220)
CRUISE CONTROL
BUTTONS
NAVIGATION SYSTEM VOICE CONTROL BUTTONS STEERING WHEEL
ADJUSTMENTS (P.73)
(P.30)
(P.224)
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Canadian DX-G model with M/T has the electric power steering (EPS) indicator (see page 62 ) next to the immobilizer system indicator.
The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Dif f erences f or Canadian models are noted in the text.
Instrument Panel
Inst rument s and Cont rols
DX,LX,EX,EX-L intheU.S.,andDX-G,SE,EX,EX-L inCanada
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(P.64)
: If equipped
SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR
(P.66)
LOW FUEL INDICATOR(P.66)
(P.64)
(P.59, 350)
(P.59, 349)
LOW OIL PRESSURE
INDICATOR (P.61)(P.64)
MAINTENANCE MINDER
INDICATORSUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
SYSTEM INDICATOR
CRUISE MAIN INDICATOR
(P.65)
(P.65)
HIGH BEAM INDICATOR
LIGHTS ON INDICATOR
SIDE AIRBAG OFF
INDICATOR
DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS
INDICATOR
VSA ACTIVATION INDICATOR
VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA)
SYSTEM INDICATOR
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM
INDICATOR
CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR
(P.59, 349)
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM
INDICATOR
SEAT BELT REMINDER
INDICATOR
TRUNK-OPEN INDICATOR
(P.65)
DOOR-OPEN INDICATOR
(P.65)
(P.60)
(P.64) (P.65) (P.60)
PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE
SYSTEM INDICATOR
(P.61)
(P.59)
(P.62, 291)
CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR
(P.60, 351)
(P.63)
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING
SYSTEM (TPMS) INDICATOR
LOW TIRE PRESSURE
INDICATOR (P.63)
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The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Dif f erences f or Canadian models are noted in the text.
Instrument Panel
Si
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DOOR-OPEN INDICATOR
SEAT BELT REMINDER
INDICATOR
(P.59, 350) LOW FUEL INDICATOR (P.66)
SECURITY SYSTEM
INDICATOR (P.66)
CRUISE MAIN INDICATOR (P.64)
PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE
SYSTEM INDICATOR
(P.65)
SUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAINT SYSTEM
INDICATOR (P.60)
(P.60)
(P.64)
HIGH BEAM INDICATOR
LIGHTS ON INDICATOR
SIDE AIRBAG OFF
INDICATOR
VSA ACTIVATION INDICATOR
FOG LIGHT INDICATOR
DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS
INDICATOR
ELECTRIC POWER STEERING
(EPS) INDICATOR
LOW OIL PRESSURE
INDICATOR
CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR
(P.59, 349)
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (P.65)
(P.65)
(P.65)
(P.64)
(P.62)
(P.59, 349) CRUISE CONTROL
INDICATOR
(P.61)
MAINTENANCE MINDER INDICATOR
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM
INDICATOR
(P.62, 291)(P.64) (P.65)
TRUNK-OPEN INDICATOR
(P.65)
(P.59)
VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST
(VSA) SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.60, 351)
REV LIMIT INDICATOR (P.63)
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE
SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.61)
LOW TIRE PRESSURE INDICATOR (P.63)
TIRE PRESSURE
MONITORING SYSTEM
(TPMS) INDICATOR (P.63)If equipped
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If itcomesonandstaysonatany
other time, there is a problem with
the VSA system. Take your vehicle
to a dealer to have it checked.
Without VSA, your vehicle still has
normal driving ability, but will not
have VSA traction and stability
enhancement. See page f or more
inf ormation on the VSA system.This indicator has three f unctions:
It flashes when VSA is active (see
page ).
It comes on as a reminder that you
have turned off the vehicle
stability assist (VSA) system.
It comes on along with the VSA
system indicator if there is a
problem with the VSA system.
This indicator normally comes on f or
a f ew seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position. See page f or more
inf ormation on the VSA system.
This indicator normally comes on f or
a f ew seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position.
This indicator comes on when you
turn on the cruise control system by
pressing the CRUISE button (see
page ).
This indicator comes on when you
set the cruise control. See page
f or inf ormation on operating the
cruise control. 1. 2. 3.
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If equipped
If equipped If equipped If equipped
VSA A ctivation Indicator
Vehicle Stability Assist
(VSA ) System Indicator
Cruise Main Indicator
Cruise Control Indicator
Instrument Panel Indicators
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To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.
If equipped.
Only on vehicles equipped with navigation system. Ref er to the navigati
on system manual.
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Controls Near the Steering Wheel
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HORN
STEERING WHEEL
ADJUSTMENTS
(P.219)
REMOTE AUDIO CONTROLS CRUISE CONTROL
BUTTONS(P.224)
NAVIGATION SYSTEM VOICE CONTROL BUTTONS
VEHICLE STABILITY
ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM
OFF SWITCH
(P.283)
BLUETOOTH
HANDSFREELINK
SYSTEM VOICE
CONTROL
(P.227)
(P.108)
INSTRUMENT PANEL
BRIGHTNESS
(P.76)
HEADLIGHTS/FOG LIGHTS /TURN SIGNALS
(P.74, 75)
MIRROR CONTROLS
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER
(P.77)
HEATED MIRRORS
(P.109)
HAZARD WARNING BUTTON
(P.77)
ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET
(P.112)
AUXILIARY INPUT JACK
(P.220)
(P.30)
PASSENGER’S AIRBAG
OFF INDICATOR
AUDIO SYSTEM
WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS
(P.73)
(P.123)
(P.78)
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The heating and air conditioning
systems in your vehicle provide a
comf ortable driving environment in
all weather conditions.
Air conditioning is optional on DX
model.
The standard audio system has
many f eatures. This section
describes those f eatures and how to
use them. (If you have an optional
audio system, ref er to the operating
instructions that came with it.)
Your vehicle has an anti-theft audio
system that requires a code number
to enable it.
The security system helps to
discourage vandalism and thef t of
your vehicle. .............
Vents, Heating, and A/C . 118
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Audio System . 123
Audio System (Models without
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navigation system) . 124
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Playing the AM/FM Radio . 125
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Adjusting the Sound . 128
Playing the XM
Radio
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(Optional) . 129
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Playing a Disc . 134
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Disc Player Error Messages . 140
Optional Disc Changer Error
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Messages . 141
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PlayinganiPod
. 142
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iPod
Error Messages . 150
Playing a USB Flash Memory ........................................
Device . 151
USB Flash Memory Device ........................
Error Messages . 158
Audio System (Models with ...............
navigation system) . 159
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Voice Control System . 159
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Playing the AM/FM Radio . 160
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Playing the XM
Radio . 163
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Adjusting the Sound . 170
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Playing a Disc . 172
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Disc Player Error Messages . 180 .........................
Playing a PC Card . 181
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PC Card Error Messages . 193
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PlayinganiPod
. 194
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iPod
Error Messages . 203
Playing a USB Flash Memory ........................................
Device . 204
USB Flash Memory Device
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Error Messages . 213
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AM/FM Radio Reception . 214
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Protecting Your Discs . 216
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Remote Audio Controls . 219
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Auxiliary Input Jack . 220
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Radio Thef t Protection . 221
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Setting the Clock . 222
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Security System . 223
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Cruise Control . 224
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HandsFreeLink. 227
Navigation systems are optional on
U.S. EX, EX-L and Si models only.
If equipped Bluetooth
U.S. LX, EX, EX-L and Si models
Features
Features
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If equipped
Push the CRUISE button on the
steering wheel. The CRUISE
MAIN indicator on the instrument
panel comes on.
Cruise control allows you to maintain
asetspeedabove25mph(40km/h)
without keeping your f oot on the
accelerator pedal. It should be used
f or cruising on straight, open
highways. It is not recommended f or
city driving, winding roads, slippery
roads, heavy rain, or bad weather.
Cruise control may not hold the set
speed when you are going up and
down hills. If your vehicle speed
increases going down a hill, use the
brakes to slow down. This will cancel
thecruisecontrol.Toresumetheset
speed, press the RES/ACCEL button.
The CRUISE CONTROL indicator
on the instrument panel will come
back on.Press and release the SET/
DECELbuttononthesteering
wheel. The CRUISE CONTROL
indicator on the instrument panel
comes on to show the system is
now activated.
Thecruisecontrolsystemcanbe
lefton,evenwhenitisnotinuse.
Accelerate to the desired cruising
speedabove25mph(40km/h).
1. 2. 3.
Using Cruise Control
Cruise Control
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CANCEL BUTTON
CRUISE BUTTON RES/ACCEL
SET/DECELImproper use of the cruise
control can lead to a crash.
Use the cruise control only
when traveling on open
highways in good weather.
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