2013 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID Owners Manual

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The following options are available during a call.
Mute: Mute your voice.
Transfer: Transfer a call from HFL to your phone.
Touch Tones: Send numbers during a call. This is useful when you call a menu-
driven phone system.
1.To view the available options, press the
PHONE button.
2.Rotate to select the option, then press
.
uThe check box is checked when Mute is
selected. Select Mute again to turn it off.■Options During a Call
1Options During a Call
Touch Tones: Available on some phones.
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HFL can display newly received text messages as well as 20 of the most recently
received messages on a linked cell phone. Each received message can be read aloud
and replied to using a fixed common phrase.
1.A pop-up appears and notifies you of a new
text message.
2.Rotate to select Yes to listen to the
message, then press .
uThe text message is displayed. The
system automatically starts reading out
the message.
3.To discontinue the message read-out, press
the button.■Receiving a Text Message
1Receiving a Text Message
The system does not display any received messages
while you are driving. You can only hear them read
aloud.
With some phones, you may be able to display up to
20 most recent text messages.
Only the first three lines of the received message are
displayed with this option.
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State or local laws may limit your use of the HFL text
message feature. Only use the text message feature
when conditions allow you to do so safely.

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1.Press the PHONE button or the button.
2.Rotate to select Text Message, then
press .
3.Rotate to select a message, then press
.
uThe text message is displayed. The
system automatically starts reading the
message aloud.
■Displaying Messages
1Displaying Messages
The icon appears next to an unread message.
Only the first three lines of the received message are
displayed with this option.
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If you delete a message on the phone, the message is
also deleted in the system. If you send a message
from the system, the message goes to your phone’s
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■Using the stop reading or read option
1.Press the PHONE button or the button.
2.Rotate to select Text Message, then
press .
3.Rotate to select a message, then press
.
uThe text message is displayed. The
system automatically starts reading the
message aloud.
4.Press to enter the Text Message Menu.
5.Rotate to select Stop Reading or Read,
then press .
1Using the stop reading or read option
This option changes to:•Stop Reading while the text message is read out.
Select this option to discontinue the message read-
out.•Read when you go to the Text Message menu, or
after you selected Stop Reading. Select this option
to hear the system reading out the selected
message.

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■Reply to a message
You can reply to a message using one of the
six common phrases available in the system.
1.Press the PHONE button or the button.
2.Rotate to select Text Message, then
press .
3.Rotate to select a message, then press
.
uThe text message is displayed. The
system automatically starts reading out
the message.
4.Press to enter the Text Message Menu.
5.Rotate to select Reply, then press .
6.Rotate to select the reply message, then
press .
7.The reply message you selected is displayed.
Select Yes to send the message.
1Reply to a message
The available fixed reply messages are as follows:•Talk to you later, I’m driving.•I am on my way.•I’m running late.•OK•Yes•No
You cannot add, edit, or delete reply messages.
After you reply, the following is displayed:

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■Making a call to a sender
You can call the text message sender.
1.Press the PHONE button or the button.
2.Rotate to select to Text Message, then
press .
3.Rotate to select a message, then press
.
uThe text message is displayed. The
system automatically starts reading out
the message.
4.Press to enter the Text Message Menu.
5.Rotate to select Call, then press .
uHFL begins dialing. ■Displaying an entire message
1.Press the PHONE button or the button.
2.Rotate to select to Text Message, then
press .
3.Rotate to select a message, then press
.
uThe text message is displayed. The
system automatically starts reading out
the message.
4.Press to enter the Text Message Menu.
5.Rotate to select Display Message, then
press .
6.Rotate to scroll down and display the
entire message.

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Driving
This chapter discusses driving, refueling, and information on items such as accessories.
Before Driving
Driving Preparation .......................... 208
Maximum Load Limit........................ 211
Towing a Trailer
Towing Your Vehicle ........................ 213
When Driving
Starting the Engine .......................... 214
Precautions While Driving................. 217
Automatic Transmission (CVT) .......... 218
Shifting ............................................ 219
ECON Button ................................... 221
Auto Idle Stop.................................. 222Cruise Control ................................. 225
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
*.. 228
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
*..... 232
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®), aka Electronic
Stability Control (ESC), System ............. 235Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ... 237
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) -
Required Federal Explanation ......... 238
Braking
Brake System ................................... 240
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ........... 242
Brake Assist System.......................... 243Parking Your Vehicle
When Stopped ................................ 244
Rearview Camera............................. 245
Refueling
Fuel Information .............................. 246
How to Refuel ................................. 247
Fuel Economy
Improving Fuel Economy .................. 249
Accessories and Modifications
Accessories ...................................... 250
Modifications................................... 250
* Not available on all models