2012 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID audio

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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M U L T I I N F O R M A T I O N D I S P L A Y ( M I D )Consists of several displays that provide you with useful information.
Main DisplaysSteering Wheel Controls
(+ ) Button:
Press to scroll
upward.
(
) Button:
Press to go back to
the previous display.
() Button:
Press to scroll
downward. Display\bInformation
Button:
Change main displays.
SOURCE Button:
Press to enter your
selection.
(
) Button:
Press to go to the next
display.
MENU Button:
Press to go to “Vehicle
Menu” for customization
and other settings.
Subdisplays
Press the SEL/RESET button
to change subdisplays.
Outside
temperature
Odometer Trip A Trip B
Clock
Accessing the MID
Press the INFO button to change
main displays.
Audio display (or Phone
display during call) Trip
computer
Ecological Drive
Display
A warning or indicator message
may appear as necessary. Press
the INFO button to clear it.
Main display Power flow monitor
Clock
(or wallpaper)
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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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Pairing Your Phone
1. Pressthe PickUp button to
access the Phone screen. A
prompt appears. SelectYes.
2. Make sure your phone is in discovery mode. Select OK.If your phone does not appear:
Select
Phone Not Found\b and
search for a HandsFreeLink
device from your phone. Connect
to HFL. Go to step 4.
3. HFL searches for your phone. Select it when it appears on
the screen. Go to step 4.
4. HFL gives you a fourdigit code.
Enter it on your phone when
prompted. Select OK to complete.
NOTE:To pair another phone to HFL (or if the prompts do not appear)\b you must
use the Phone Setup menu. See your Owner’s Manual for pairing instructions.
Use the audio selector knob to make and enter selections.Use the audio selector knob to make and enter selections.
Making a Call
Receiving a Call
3. Press the HangUp button to
end or decline the call.
1. Press the PickUp button to
go to the Phone screen.
2. Select Dial.
1. A notification is heard and
the incoming phone number
appears on the multi
information display.
2. Press the PickUp button to
accept the call.
3. Enter the phone number.
Select the green Dial icon or
press the PickUp button to call.
4. The call is connected and heard through the vehicle speakers.
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Use the audio selector knob to make and enter selections.
Use the audio selector knob to make and enter selections.
Phonebook
When your phone is paired\b its entire phonebook is automatically imported to
the system.
4. The call is connected and heardthrough the vehicle speakers.
2. Select
Phonebook.
1. Pressthe PickUp button
to go to the Phone screen.
Speed Dial
Speed dial entries and accompanying voice tags * can be stored for quick voice
activated dialing.
* When a voice tag is stored for a speed dial entry, you can make a call using voice commands. See your Owner’s Manual for instructions.
4. The call is connected and heard through the vehicle speakers.
2. Select
Speed Dial.
1. Pressthe PickUp button
to go to the Phone screen.
3. Scroll through the list to find
the name and number you
want to call\b and select it.
3. Scroll through the list to find
the entry you want to call\b and
select it.
i P o d®O R U S B F L A S H D R I V E
Play audio files from your compatible iPod or USB flash drive through your vehicle’s
audio system.
Connecting Devices and Playing Audio Files
1. Pull out the USB adapter cable from
the center console.
2. Connect the USB connector to your
iPod dock connector or flash drive.
iPod is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc ., registered in the U.S. and other countries. iPod not included.
4. Press the() or() buttons to
change tracks\b or use the () or ()buttons on the steering wheel.
3. Press SOURCE or AUX (or CD/XM)
until iPod or USB mode appears.
Audio begins to play.
model with navigation shown
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V O I C E R E C O G N I T I O N ( i f e q u i p p e d )
To keep your eyes on the road and hands on the wheel\b use voice commands for
handsfree calling\b navigation\b audio\b and climate control. For a full list of commands\b say
“Information ” and “Voice Info.”
A U D I Op. 23
C L I M A T E p. 23
N A V I G A T I O Np. 24
B L U E T O O T H®H A N D S F R E E L I N K®p. 28
Playing BluetoothAudio Files
BLUETOOTH®AUDIO
Play stored or streaming audio from your compatible phone through your vehicle’s audio
system. Visit handsfreelink.honda.com to check if this feature is available on your phone.
1. Make sure your phone is on and
paired to HandsFreeLink (see
page 13 ).
3. Press “play” on your phone; sound is
redirected to the audio system.
model with navigation shown
*not supported on all phones
Notes:
• Make sure the volume on your phone is properly adjusted.
• You may need to enable additional Bluetooth settings on your phone for
playback.
4. Press the() or() buttons to
change tracks\b or use the () or ()buttons on the steering wheel*.
2. Press SOURCE or AUX (or CD/XM)
until Bluetooth Audio mode appears.
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Key Functions by Voice CommandCommonly Used Voice Commands
Voice Command Tips
• Press and releasethe Talk button\b wait for a beep\b then give a command.
• For a list of available commands\b press and releasethe Talk button and say
“Help” at any time.
• Speak in a clear\b natural voice.
• Reduce all background noise.
• Adjust the dashboard and side vents away from the microphone in the ceiling.
• Close the windows.
• The system also uses a touch screen display. You can select options or icons by touching them on the screen.
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: Give navigation\b HFL\b audio\b
and climate control commands.
Control four different systems with the steering wheel buttons and the ceiling
microphone.
To prevent driver distraction, certain manual and touch screen functions
may be inoperable or grayed out while the vehicle is moving. Voice
commands are always available. Here are some examples of commonly used voice commands. Try some of these
to familiarize yourself with the voice command system.
Press and release the Talk button before you give a command.
Locate Points of Interest
Say
a command like “Display
restaurant” to see restaurant
icons appear on the map.
Make HandsFree Phone Calls
Say a command like “Dial by
number” to make a call without
handling your cell phone (when a
phone is paired to HFL\b see
Make Audio Selections
Say a command like “Radio 97.1
FM” to select that station.
Adjust the Vehicle’s
Climate Setting
Saya command like “Air
conditioner on” to start the
air conditioning system.
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Commonly Used Voice Commands (continued)
Here are some examples of commonly used voice commands. Try some of these
to familiarize yourself with the voice command system.
Press and release the Talk button before you give a command.
G e n e r a l C o m m a n d s(Accepted on most screens to change displays)
• Display map
• Display menu
• Display information
• Display audio screen
• What time is it?
F i n d P l a c e C o m m a n d s(Accepted on Map screen)
• Find nearest: ATM Honda dealer
gas station airport
Mexican hospitalrestaurant bank
post office
N a v i g a t i o n C o m m a n d s(Accepted on Map screen)
• How long/far to destination?
• Display destination
• Display entire route
D i s p l a y C o m m a n d s(Accepted on Map screen)
• Display/Hide: ATM
gas station
restaurant
post office
• Display north up/heading up
• Zoom in/out
• Go home
• Display current location
Press and release the Talk button before you give a command.
A u d i o C o m m a n d s(Accepted on most screens)
• Radio on
• Radio # FM/AM
• Radio preset 1/2/3/4/5/6
• CD play
• CD play track #
• CD skip forward/back
• Auxiliary (AUX) play
H e l p C o m m a n d s(Accepted on most screens)
• Help (list of available commands for current screen)
• Voice info from INFO screen (list of all
available commands by category)
P h o n e C o m m a n d s(Accepted on Phone screen)
• Dial
• Call (voice tag)
• Redial
• Phonebook
• Phone setup
C l i m a t e C o n t r o l C o m m a n d s(Accepted on most screens)
• Air conditioner on/off
• Rear defrost on/off
• Climate control recirculate/ fresh air
• Fan speed up/down
• Temperature # degrees (# = 57–87)
• Temperature max hot/cold
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