2013 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID Owners Manual

144Features
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 and the XM® Radio service
*. It can also play
audio CDs, WMA/MP3/AAC files, iPod®, iPhone®, 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.
1About Your Audio System
Video CDs, DVDs, and 3-inch (8-cm) mini CDs are not
supported.
XM® Radio is available on a subscription basis only.
For more information on XM® Radio, contact a
dealer.
2General Information on the Audio System
P. 171
XM® Radio is available in the United States and
Canada, except Hawaii, Alaska, and Puerto Rico.
XM® is a registered trademark of Sirius XM Radio, Inc.
iPod® and iPhone® are registered trademarks owned
by Apple Inc.
State or local laws may prohibit the operation of
handheld electronic devices while operating a
vehicle.
Remote ControliPod®
USB Flash
Drive
* Not available on all models

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uuAudio SystemuUSB Adapter Cable
Features
USB Adapter Cable
1.Unclip the USB connector and loosen the
adapter cable.
2.Install the iPod® dock connector or the USB
flash drive to the USB connector.
Audio Antenna
Your vehicle is equipped with a removable
antenna at the rear of the roof.
1USB Adapter Cable•Do not leave the iPod® or USB flash drive in the
vehicle. Direct sunlight and high temperatures may
damage it.•Do not use an extension cable with the USB
adapter cable.•Do not connect the iPod® or USB flash drive using a
hub.•Do not use a device such as a card reader or hard
disk drive, as the device or your files may be
damaged.•We recommend backing up your data before using
the device in your vehicle.•Displayed messages may vary depending on the
device model and software version.
If the audio system does not recognize the iPod®, try
reconnecting it a few times or reboot the device. To
reboot, follow the manufacturer’s instructions
provided with the iPod® or visit www.apple.com/
ipod.
1Audio AntennaNOTICEBefore using a

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uuAudio SystemuAuxiliary 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.
uThe 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.
uIf 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.
uThe 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 intelligent
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.
Cover
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

147Features
Audio System Basic OperationTo use the audio system function, the ignition switch must be in ACCESSORY
(q or
ON
(w.
Use the selector knob or SETUP button to
access some audio functions.
Press to switch between the normal and
extended display for some functions.
Selector knob: Rotate left or right to scroll
through the available choices. Press to set
your selection.
SETUP button: Press to select any mode such
as the Auto Select, RDS Information,
Sound Settings, Play Mode, and Resume/
Pause.
button: Press to go back to the
previous display.
1Audio System Basic Operation
These indications are used to show how to operate
the selector knob.
Rotate to select.
Press to enter.
Press the SOURCE,
(+, (-, or button on the
steering wheel to change any audio setting.
2Audio Remote Controls P. 148
Setup Menu Items
2Auto Select P. 151
2RDS Information P. 152
2Sound Settings P. 149
2Play Mode P. 157
2Resume/Pause P. 167

Button
Selector
Knob
SETUP
Button
Sound Settings
Menu Display

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uuAudio System Basic OperationuAudio Remote Controls
Features
Audio Remote ControlsAllows you to operate the audio system while driving.
SOURCE Button
Cycles through the audio modes as follows:
FM1FM2AMXM
*CDUSBiPod®
Bluetooth® AudioPandora®
*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.
•When listening to Pandora®
*
Press : Skips to the next song.
Press and hold : Selects the next station.
Press and hold : Selects the previous station.
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
* Not available on all models

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uuAudio System Basic OperationuAdjusting the Sound
Features
Adjusting the Sound
Press the SETUP button, and rotate to
select Sound Settings, then press . Rotate
to scroll through the following choices:
1Adjusting the Sound
The SVC has four modes: Off, Low, Mid, and High.
SVC adjusts the volume level based on the vehicle
speed. As you go faster, audio volume increases. As
you slow down, audio volume decreases.
Auto SelectTREBLE is selectable.
Selector
Knob
SETUP
Button
Speed-sensitive
Volume
Compensation

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uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying the AM/FM Radio
Features
Playing the AM/FM Radio
XM Button
Press to select a band. / Buttons
Press to 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.
FM/AM Button
*
Press to select a band.AM Button
*
Press to select a band.
FM Button
*
* Not available on all models

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uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying the AM/FM Radio
Features
Use the auto select feature to scan both bands and store the strongest station in
each preset.
1.Press the SETUP button.
2.Rotate to select Auto Select, then press
.
To turn off auto select, press SETUP button
and rotate to select Auto Select, then
press .■Auto Select
1Playing the AM/FM Radio
The ST indicator appears on the display indicating
stereo FM broadcasts.
Stereo reproduction in AM is not available.
Switching the Audio Mode
Press the SOURCE button on the steering wheel.
2Audio Remote Controls P. 148
You can store six AM stations and twelve FM stations
into the preset button memory. FM1 and FM2 let you
store six stations each.
Auto Select function scans and stores up to six AM
stations and twelve FM stations with a strong signal
into the preset button memory.
If you do not like the stations auto select has stored,
you can manually store your preferred frequencies.
Sound Settings