2012 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID radio

Contents
Child Safety P. 54Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 66Safety Labels P. 67Opening and Closing the Trunk P. 110 Security System P. 113 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 115
Adjusting the Mirrors P. 125 Adjusting the Seats P. 126
Climate Control System P. 137Audio Error Messages P. 162 General Information on the Audio System P. 164When Driving P. 198Braking P. 213Parking Your Vehicle P. 217
Accessories and Modifications P. 226Maintenance Under the Hood P. 235 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 247
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 254 12 Volt Battery P. 263 Remote Transmitter Care P. 264
Cleaning P. 266Engine Does Not Start P. 279 Jump Starting P. 280Shift Lever Does Not Move P. 282
Fuses P. 289 Emergency Towing P. 292Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 297 Reporting Safety Defects P. 298
Authorized Manuals P. 303 Customer Service Information P. 304
Quick Reference Guide
P. 2
Safe Driving
P. 27
Instrument Panel
P. 69
Controls
P. 101
Features
P. 141
Driving
P. 191
Maintenance
P. 227
Handling the Unexpected
P. 271
Information
P. 293
Index
P. 305

17Quick Reference Guide
Features
(P141)
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Multi-
Information
Display
AM ButtonFM Button
SCAN Button
(SKIP/SEEK)
Button
Selector Knob
Button
(Power)
Button
CD Button AUX Button (CD Eject)
ButtonPreset Buttons
(1-6)
ButtonSETUP Button (SKIP/SEEK)
Button
PHONE Button
Audio System
* (P142)

For navigation system operation () See Navigation System Manual
CD Slot
●Audio Remote Controls (P146)
● / Button
Press and release to adjust the volume up/
down.
● SOURCE Button
Press and release to ch ange the audio
mode: FM1/FM2/AM/CD/AUX.
● / Button
Radio: Press and release to change the preset station.
Press and hold to select the next or
previous strong station.
CD/USB device: Press and release 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+
−
SOURCE
Button / Button
+
−
*
Not available on all models

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Controls
Security SystemImmobilizer SystemThe immobilizer system prevents a key that has not been pre-registered from
starting the engine. Each key contains electronic transmitters that use electronic
signals to verify the key.
Pay attention to the following when inserting the key into the ignition switch:
• Do not allow objects that emit strong radio waves near the ignition switch.
• Make sure the key is not covered by or touching a metal object.
• Do not bring a key from another vehicle's immobilizer system near the ignition
switch.Security System AlarmThe security system alarm activates when the doors, trunk, or hood are opened
without the key, or remote transmitter.■
When the security system alarm activates
The horn sounds intermittently and all of the exterior lights flash.
■
To deactivate the security system alarm
Unlock the vehicle using the key, or remote transmitter. The system, along with the
horn and flashing lights, is deactivated.
1 Immobilizer System
NOTICELeaving the ignition key in the vehicle can result in
theft or accidental movement of the vehicle.
Always take the ignition key with you whenever you
leave the vehicle unattended.
Do not alter the system or add other devices to it.
Doing so may damage the system and make your
vehicle inoperable.1Security System Alarm
The security alarm continues for a maximum of two
minutes until the security system deactivates.

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Features
This chapter describes how to operate technology features on models without
the navigation system.
Audio System About Your Audio System................ 142
USB Adapter Cable .......................... 143
Audio Antenna ................................ 143
Auxiliary Input Jack .......................... 144
Audio System Theft Protection ......... 144
Audio System Basic Operation
*
Audio Remote Controls.................... 146
Adjusting the Sound ........................ 147
Playing the AM/FM Radio ................. 148
Playing a CD .................................... 151
Playing an iPod
®............................... 154
Playing a USB Flash Drive ................. 157 Playing
Bluetooth
® Audio
*............... 160
Audio Error Messages CD Player......................................... 162
iPod
®/USB Flash Drive ...................... 163
General Information on the Audio System Recommended CDs ......................... 164
Compatible iPod
® and USB Flash Drives ... 166
Bluetooth
® HandsFreeLink
®
Using HFL ........................................ 167
HFL Menus ...................................... 169
* Not available on all models

142Features
Audio SystemAbout Your Audio SystemOn models with navigation system, see the Navigation System Manual for operation
of the audio system, Bluetooth
®HandsFreeLink
®, and voice commands for these
features.
The audio system features AM/FM radio. It can also play audio CDs, WMA/MP3/AAC
files, iPods
®, USB flash drives, and Bluetooth
® devices.
You can operate the audio system from the buttons and switches on the panel, or
the remote controls on the steering wheel.
1 About Your Audio System
Video CDs, DVDs, and 3-inch (8-cm) mini CDs are not
supported.
iPod
® is a registered trademark owned by Apple Inc.
MP3 and AAC are standard audio compression
formats. WMA is an audio compression format
developed by Microsoft Corporation.
Remote Control iPod
®
USB Flash
Drive

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uuAudio System uAuxiliary Input Jack
Features
Auxiliary Input JackUse the jack to connect standard audio devices.
1.Open the AUX cover.
2. Connect a standard audio device to the
input jack using a 1/8 inch (3.5 mm) stereo
miniplug.
u The audio system automatically switches
to the AUX mode.Audio System Theft ProtectionThe audio system is disabled when it is disconnected from the power source, such as
when the battery is disconnected or goes dead.■
Reactivating the audio system
1. Turn the ignition switch to ON
(w
, and turn on the audio system.
u If you turn the ignition switch to ACCESSORY
(q
, you will be requested to
enter the audio security code. See step 3.
2. Press and hold the power button again for more than two seconds.
u The audio system is reactivated when the system’s control unit recognizes that
the system is in your vehicle.
If the control unit fails to recognize, “ENTER CODE” appears on the multi-
information display.
3. Enter the audio security code using the preset buttons. If you enter an incorrect
digit, continue to the last digit, then try again. If you do not enter code correctly
after 10 tries, leave the system for one hour before trying again, or visit a dealer
to have the system reset.
1Auxiliary Input Jack
To switch the mode, press any of the audio mode
buttons. You can return to the AUX mode by
pressing the AUX button.
You cannot use the auxiliary input jack if you replace
the audio system.
State or local laws may limit the circumstances in
which you can launch or control your attached audio
device.
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1Audio System Theft Protection
Find the audio system's security code and serial
number label in your owner’s manual kit.
We recommend that you write down the serial
number in this owner’s manual.
Do not store the label in your vehicle. If you lose the
label, you must first retrieve the serial number, and
then obtain the code.
You can find out about your serial number and
security code from a dealer.
You can register the security code at Owner Link
(owners.honda.com. ), and find information on how
to retrieve the serial number and obtain the code at
radio-navicode.honda.com .
U.S. models

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uuAudio System Basic Operation
*uAudio Remote Controls
Features
Audio Remote ControlsAllows you to operate the audio system while driving.
SOURCE Button
Cycles through the audio modes as follows:
FM1FM2 AM CD AUX
(Volume) Buttons
Press : Increases the volume.
Press : Decreases the volume.
Buttons
• When listening to the radio
Press : Selects the next preset radio station.
Press : Selects the previous preset radio station.
Press and hold : Selects the next strong station.
Press and hold : Selects the previous strong station.
• When listening to a CD, iPod
®, USB flash drive, or Bluetooth
® Audio
Press : Skips to the next song.
Press : Goes back to the beginning of the current or previous song.
• When listening to a CD or USB flash drive
Press and hold : Skips to the next folder.
Press and hold : Goes back to the previous folder.
1Audio Remote Controls
The CD mode appears only when a CD is loaded.
When in the AUX mode, the following are operable
from the remote controls:•iPod
®/USB flash drive connected to the USB
adapter cable
•Bluetooth
® Audio (with some phones only)
Button
SOURCE Button
Button
Button+ Button−
+
−
+−

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uuAudio System Basic Operation
*uPlaying the AM/FM Radio
Features
Playing the AM/FM Radio
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FM Button
AM Button
Press to select a band. Button
Press to go back to
the previous display and
select an RDS category.SCAN Button
Press to sample each of the
strongest stations on the
selected band for 10 seconds.
To turn off scan, press the
button again. (Power) Button
Press to turn the audio
system ON and OFF.
Preset Buttons (1-6)
To store a station:
1. Tune to the selected station.
2. Pick a preset button and hold it until you hear a beep.
To listen to a stored station, select a
band, then press the preset button.
(SEEK/SKIP) Buttons
Press to search up and down the
selected band for a station with a
strong signal.SETUP Button
Press to display menu items.
Selector Knob
Turn to adjust the volume.
Press and turn to tune the radio
frequency.