2013 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID lights

23Quick Reference Guide
Why do the doors lock
after I unlocked the doors
using a remote
transmitter?
If you do not open the doors within 30 seconds, the doors are
relocked automatically for security.
Why does the beeper
sound when I open the
driver’s door?
The beeper sounds when:●The key is left in the ignition switch.●The exterior lights are left on.●The Auto Idle Stop is in operation.
Why does the beeper
sound when I start driving?
The beeper sounds when:●Driver and/or front passenger are not wearing their seat belts.●The parking brake lever is not fully released.
Why do I hear a screeching
sound when I apply the
brake pedal?
The brake pads may need to be replaced. Have your vehicle
inspected by a dealer.

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Instrument Panel
Indicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
Message
High-Beam
Indicator
●Comes on when the high beam
headlights are on.
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Lights On
Indicator
●Comes on whenever the light
switch is on, or in AUTO when the
exterior lights are on.
●If you remove the key from the ignition
switch while the lights are on, a chime
sounds when the driver’s door is opened.
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Immobilizer
System Indicator
●Comes on briefly when you turn
the ignition switch to ON
(w, then
goes off.
●Comes on if the immobilizer
system cannot recognize the key
information.
●Blinks - You cannot start the engine.
Turn the ignition switch to LOCK
(0, pull
the key out, and then insert the key and
turn it to ON
(w again.
●Repeatedly blinks - The system may be
malfunctioning. Have the vehicle checked
by a dealer.●Do not attempt to alter this system or add
other devices to it. Electrical problems can
occur.
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CRUISE MAIN
Indicator
●Comes on when you press the
CRUISE button.
2Cruise Control P. 225
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CRUISE
CONTROL
Indicator
●Comes on if you have set a speed
for cruise control.
2Cruise Control P. 225
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Instrument Panel
intelligent Multi-Information Display (i-MID) Warning and Information MessagesThe following messages appear only on the i-MID. Press the (display/information) button to see the message again with the system
message indicator on.
Message
Condition
Explanation
●Appears when the fuel fill cap is loose or is not
installed.
2Tighten Fuel Cap Message P. 318
●Appears if there is a problem with the DRL system.
●Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
2Daytime Running Lights P. 123
●Appears when the washer fluid is low.
●Refill washer fluid.
2Refilling Window Washer Fluid P. 270
Canadian models

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Instrument Panel
*1: Default SettingSetup Group Customizable Features Description Selectable settings
Customize
SettingsTrip
Computer
SetupAdjust
Outside
Temp. DisplayAdjusts the temperature reading by a few degrees.-5°F ~ ±0°F
*1 ~ +5°F (U.S.)
-3°C ~ ±0°C*1 ~ +3°C (Canada)
Trip A reset
triggerChanges the setting of how to reset trip meter A,
average fuel economy A, average speed A, and
elapsed time A.With refuel/IGN Off/Manual
only
*1
Trip B reset
triggerChanges the setting of how to reset trip meter B,
average fuel economy B, average speed B, and
elapsed time B.With refuel/IGN Off/Manual
only
*1
Display km/
milesChanges the displayed measurement on the i-MID
and instant fuel economy gauge. In Auto, these
measurements change in accordance with a
change made to the speedometer measurement.Auto
*1/km/miles
Fuel Efficiency
Backlight
Turns the ambient meter feature on and off.On
*1/Off
Lighting
SetupInterior Light
Dimming
TimeChanges the length of time the interior lights stay
on after you close the doors.60 sec/30 sec
*1/15 sec
Headlight
Auto Off
TimerChanges the length of time the exterior lights stay
on after you close the driver’s door.60 sec/30 sec/15 sec
*1/0 sec
Auto Light
SensitivityChanges the timing for the headlights to come on.Max/High/Mid
*1/Low/Min

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*1: Default SettingSetup Group Customizable Features Description Selectable settings
Customize
SettingsDoor
SetupAuto Door
LockChanges the setting for the automatic locking
feature.Off/With Vehicle Speed
*1/
Shift from P
Door Lock
ModeSets up either the driver’s door or all doors to
unlock on the first operation of the remote or
ignition key.Driver Door
*1/All Doors
Auto Door
UnlockChanges the setting for when the doors unlock
automatically.Off/Driver Door with Shift
to P
*1/All Doors with Shift
to P/Driver Door with IGN
Off/All Doors with IGN Off
Keyless Lock
Acknowledgment
LOCK/UNLOCK- The exterior lights flash.
LOCK (2nd push)- The beeper sounds.On
*1/Off
Security
Relock TimerChanges the time it takes for the doors to relock
and the security system to set after you unlock the
vehicle without opening any door.90 sec/60 sec/30 sec
*1
Default
AllCancels/Resets all the customized settings as
default.Cancel
Reset All Defaults

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Controls
This chapter explains how to operate the various controls necessary for driving.
Setting the Clock.............................. 104
Locking and Unlocking the Doors
Key Types and Functions .................. 105
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the
Outside .......................................... 107
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the
Inside ............................................. 109
Childproof Door Locks ..................... 110
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .......... 111
Opening and Closing the Trunk....... 112
Security System
Immobilizer System .......................... 115
Security System Alarm ...................... 115Opening and Closing the Windows..... 117
Operating the Switches Around the
Steering Wheel
Ignition Switch ................................. 119
Turn Signals ..................................... 120
Light Switches.................................. 120
Daytime Running Lights ................... 123
Wipers and Washers ........................ 124
Brightness Control ........................... 125
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror
*
Button ........................................... 126
Adjusting the Steering Wheel........... 127Adjusting the Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirror ................... 128
Power Door Mirrors ......................... 128
Adjusting the Seats
Adjusting the Seat Positions ............. 129
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience
Items
Interior Lights .................................. 134
Interior Convenience Items .............. 135
Climate Control System
Using Automatic Climate Control .... 140
Automatic Climate Control Sensors ...... 142
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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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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.