2013 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID remote control

Contents
Child Safety P. 52 Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 64 Safety Labels P. 65Opening and Closing the Trunk P. 112 Security System P. 115 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 117
Adjusting the Mirrors P. 128 Adjusting the Seats P. 129
Climate Control System P. 140Audio Error Messages P. 168 General Information on the Audio System P. 171When Driving P. 214 Braking P. 240 Parking Your Vehicle P. 244
Accessories and Modifications P. 250Maintenance Under the Hood P. 259 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 271
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 279 12 Volt Battery P. 288 Remote Transmitter Care P. 289
Cleaning P. 291Engine Does Not Start P. 311 Jump Starting P. 312 Shift Lever Does Not Move P. 314
Fuses P. 321 Emergency Towing P. 324Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 329 Reporting Safety Defects P. 330
Authorized Manuals P. 335 Customer Service Information P. 336
Quick Reference Guide
P. 2
Safe Driving
P. 27
Instrument Panel
P. 67
Controls
P. 103
Features
P. 143
Driving
P. 207
Maintenance
P. 251
Handling the Unexpected
P. 295
Information
P. 325
Index
P. 337

17Quick Reference Guide
Features
(P143)
intelligent Multi-
Information
Display (i-MID)
SCAN Button
(Skip/Seek) Button
Selector Knob Button (Power)
ButtonCD Button AUX Button (CD Eject)
ButtonPreset Buttons
(1-6)
ButtonSETUP Button (Skip/Seek)
Button
PHONE ButtonAudio System
(P144)

For navigation system operation () See Navigation System Manual
CD SlotXM Button FM/AM ButtonAM Button FM Button
Audio Remote Controls (P148)
●(+ / (- Button
Press and release to adjust the volume up/
down.
●SOURCE Button
Press and release to change the audio
mode: FM1/FM2/AM/XM®
*/CD/USB/iPod®/
Bluetooth
*/Pandora®
*/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
Locking and Unlocking the DoorsKey Types and FunctionsThis vehicle comes with the following keys:
Use the key to start and stop the engine, and
to lock and unlock all the doors. You can also
use the remote transmitter to lock and unlock
all the doors and to open the trunk.■Master Keys
1Key Types and Functions
All the keys have an immobilizer system. The
immobilizer system helps to protect against vehicle
theft.
2Immobilizer System P. 115
The keys contain precision electronics.
Adhere to the following advice to prevent damage to
the electronics:•Do not leave the keys in direct sunlight, or in
locations with high temperature or high humidity.•Do not drop the keys or set heavy objects on them.•Keep the keys away from liquids.•Do not take the keys apart except for replacing the
battery.
If the circuits in the keys are damaged, the engine
may not start, and the remote transmitter may not
work.
If the keys do not work properly, have them
inspected by a dealer.

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uuLocking and Unlocking the DoorsuLocking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
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Controls
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
■Locking the doors
Press the lock button.
Once:
uSome exterior lights flash, all the doors
lock, and the security system sets.
Twice (within five seconds after the first
push):
uA beeper sounds and verifies the security
system is set.■Unlocking the doors
Press the unlock button.
Once:
uSome exterior lights flash twice, and the
driver’s door unlocks.
Twice:
uThe remaining doors unlock.
■Using the Remote Transmitter
1Using the Remote Transmitter
If you do not open a door within 30 seconds of
unlocking the vehicle with the remote transmitter,
the doors will automatically relock.
You can change the relock timer setting.
2Customized Features P. 91
If the interior light switch is in the door activated
position, the interior lights come on when you press
the unlock button.
No doors opened: The lights fade out after 30
seconds.
Doors relocked with the remote: The lights go off
immediately.
2Interior Lights P. 134
The remote transmitter uses low-power signals, so
the operating range may vary depending on the
surroundings.
The transmitter will not lock the vehicle when a door
is open.
If the distance at which it works varies, the battery is
probably low.
If the LED does not come on when you press a
button, the battery is dead.
2Replacing the Button Battery P. 289
You can customize the door unlock mode setting.
2
Customized Features P. 91
LED
Unlock
ButtonLock
Button

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uuOpening and Closing the TrunkuUsing the Remote Transmitter
Controls
■Locking the trunk opener
You can lock the trunk release with the master
key.
Using the Remote Transmitter
Press the trunk release button for
approximately one second to unlock and open
the trunk.
1Locking the trunk opener
If you need to give the key to someone else, give
them the valet key.
Trunk
Release
Button

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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, or turn the ignition switch
to ON
(w. The system, along with the horn and flashing lights, is deactivated.
1Immobilizer SystemNOTICELeaving 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.

uuSecurity SystemuSecurity System Alarm
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■Setting the security system alarm
The security system alarm automatically sets when the following conditions have
been met:
•The ignition switch is in LOCK
(0, and the key has been removed from the
ignition switch.
•The hood and trunk are closed.
•All doors are locked with the key or the remote transmitter.
■When the security system alarm sets
The security system indicator in the instrument panel blinks. When the blinking
interval changes after about 15 seconds, the security system is set.■To cancel the security system alarm
The security system is canceled when the vehicle is unlocked using the key or remote
transmitter, or the ignition switch is turned to ON
(w. The security system indicator
goes off at the same time.
■The PANIC button on the remote
transmitter
If you press the PANIC button for
approximately one second, the following will
occur for about 30 seconds:
•The horn sounds.
•Some exterior lights flash.
■Canceling panic mode
Press any button on the remote transmitter, or turn the ignition switch to ON
(w.
■Panic Mode
1Security System Alarm
Do not set the security system alarm when someone
is in the vehicle or a window is open. The system can
accidentally activate when:•Unlocking the door with the lock tab.•Opening the trunk with the trunk release or the
emergency trunk opener.
If the battery goes dead after you have set the
security system alarm, the security alarm may go off
once the battery is recharged or replaced.
If this occurs, deactivate the security system alarm by
unlocking a door using the key or remote transmitter.
Do not attempt to alter this system or add another
device to it.
PANIC
Button

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Features
This chapter describes how to operate technology features.
Audio System
About Your Audio System ................ 144
USB Adapter Cable .......................... 145
Audio Antenna ................................ 145
Auxiliary Input Jack .......................... 146
Audio System Theft Protection ......... 146
Audio System Basic Operation
Audio Remote Controls .................... 148
Adjusting the Sound ........................ 149
Playing the AM/FM Radio ................. 150
Playing the XM® Radio
*................... 153
Playing a CD .................................... 155Playing an iPod®............................... 158
Playing Internet Radio ...................... 161
Playing a USB Flash Drive ................. 163
Playing Bluetooth® Audio................. 166
Audio Error Messages
CD Player ......................................... 168
iPod®/USB Flash Drive....................... 169
Pandora®......................................... 170
General Information on the Audio
System............................................. 171
Recommended CDs ......................... 172Compatible iPod®, iPhone® and USB Flash
Drives .............................................. 174
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®
Using HFL ........................................ 175
HFL Menus ...................................... 177
* Not available on all models