2012 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID ECO mode

Bluetooth®Audio ....................................\1....................................\1..............................18
Voice Recognition ....................................\1........................................\1....................... 19
Navigation...................................\1....................................\1....................................\1...... 24
Bluetooth
®HandsFreeLink®(HFL) (models with navigation).......................... 28
Owner Link ..........................................................\1..................................................\1.. 31
Safety Reminder ....................................\1....................................\1.............................. 32
Fuel Recommendation.........................................\1.................................................. 32
Auto Door Locks .....................................................................................................2
Instrument Panel Indicators ...................................................................................
4
MultiInformation Display (MID) ...........................................................................6
Eco Assist System...................................................................................................... 8
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ........................................................12
Bluetooth
®HandsFreeLink®(HFL) (models without navigation) ...................13
iPod
®or USB Flash Drive ..................................................................................... 17
BLUETOOTH®
HANDSFREELINK®p.13/28
VOICE RECOGNITION p.19
INSTRUMENT PANEL p. \f
AUDIOp.17
NAVIGATION p.2\f
T E C H N O L O G Y R E F E R E N C E G U I D E
The Technology Reference Guide is designed to help you get
acquainted with your new Honda and provide basic
instructions on some of its technology and convenience
features.
This guide is not intended as a substitute for the Owner’s
Manual. For complete information on vehicle controls and
operation\b please refer to the respective sections in the
Owner’s Manual.
As with the Owner’s Manual\b this guide covers all trim levels
of the Civic Hybrid. Therefore\b you may find descriptions of
equipment and features that are not on your particular
vehicle.
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INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORSBriefly appear with each engine start. Red and amber indicators are most critical.
Blue and green indicators are used for general information.
Malfunction IndicatorsIf an indicator remains on\b there may be a problem; see your dealer
On/Off Indicators
Condition IndicatorsAction is needed by driver
PASSENGERAIRBAG
OFFPASSENGER AIRBAG OFF(next to multiinformation display)
SIDE AIRBAGOFF
VSAOFF
CRUISE CONTROL on
1st detent: parking lights on
2nd detent: headlights on
Turn signals/hazardson
CRUISE MAINon
ECON Modeon
Auto idle stop on
High beamson
Charging system
Low brake fluid
Low oil pressure
ABS(antilock brake system)
VSA®(vehicle stability assist)SRS(supplemental restraint system)
EPS(electric power steering)
TPMS(tire pressure monitoring system)
(blinking)Transmission(blinking)
Parking brake on:
Release
Door/Trunk open:
Close door(s) \b trunk
Low fuel:
Refill
Low tire pressure (on):
Add air
High temperature:
Drive slowly or pull over
Immobilizer
Flashes: improperly coded key;
use correct key
Malfunction indicator lamp(check engine light)
Seat belt reminder:
Fasten seat belt(s)
D
Low temperatureBrake system
IMA system
Message indicator:
See MID
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Turning the ECON Mode On/Off
Helps you further maximize your fuel economy by modifying some vehicle functions. 3. Checkthe multiinformation
display for the system status.
4. Press ECONagain to turn the
system off.
E C O A S S I S T S Y S T E M
When turned on\b the vehicle’s engine performance\b transmission\b and climate control
system are adjusted for maximum fuel economy.
2. The ECON mode indicator
comes on.
Ambient Meter ColorCoded Bars
mphmphmph
High fuel efficiency Moderate fuel efficiency Low fuel efficiency
1. Press ECON .
Indicates instant fuel efficiency using colorcoded bars.
Driver Feedback
Realtime Fuel Efficiency Coach
Driving StyleEco Drive Bar
(on the MID)Ambient Meter
Background Color ChangesFuel Efficiency
Smooth\b steady
acceleration
high fuel efficiency
mph
High
Low
Smooth\b steady
deceleration
high fuel efficiency
Moderate acceleration
mph
Moderate deceleration
Rapid acceleration
low fuel efficiency
mph
Rapid deceleration
low fuel efficiency
Goals:
• Keep the Eco Drive bar near the center.
• Keep the Ambient Meter at GREEN.
• Develop a driving style that maximizes fuel economy.
Deceleration Acceleration
Inefficient
Braking Zone Efficient
Zones
Inefficient
Driving Zone
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T I R E P R E S S U R E M O N I T O R I N G S Y S T E M ( T P M S )
Monitors the vehicle’s tire pressures.
What to Do
T I R E P R E S S U R E M O N I T O R I N G S Y S T E M ( T P M S )
Monitors the vehicle’s tire pressures.
1.Visually inspect the tires for
damage.
2. Use a tire air pressure gauge to
check which tire(s) have low
pressure.
3. Inflate the tire(s)\b if necessary\b
to the recommended pressures
listed on the label on the
driver’s doorjamb.
How It Works
Each tire valve stem contains
a TPMS sensor.
When the tire pressure drops
significantly below recommended
levels\b the low tire pressure
indicator comes on.
If a message also appears on
the multiinformation display\b
there may be a problem with
the system. See your dealer.
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BLUETOOTH® HANDSFREELINK® (HFL) (models without navigation)
How to Use HFL
PickUp button: Answer an incoming call\b or go
directly to the Phone screen.
HangUp\bBack button: End a call\b decline an
incoming call\b or cancel a selection.
Talk button: Make a call using a stored voice tag.
Place and receive phone calls through your vehicle’s audio system. Visit
handsfreelink.honda.com to check if your phone is compatible.
To prevent driver distraction, certain functions may be inoperable or grayed
out while the vehicle is moving.
Use these two buttons to navigate through the HFL menus.
Audio selector knob:
Rotate to scroll through
selections and press to
make a selection. Back button: Press to
cancel an operation or
return to the previous
screen.
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