2013 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID ignition

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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
Indicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
Message
Security System
Alarm Indicator
●Blinks when the Security System
Alarm has been set.
2Security System Alarm P. 115
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High
Temperature
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to ON (w then goes off.
●Blinks when the engine coolant
temperature goes up, and stays on
if the temperature continues to
rise.
●Blinks while driving - Drive slowly to
prevent overheating.●Stays on while driving - Immediately
stop in a safe place and allow the engine
to cool.
2Overheating P. 315
Low
Temperature
Indicator
●Comes on when the engine
coolant temperature is low.
●If the indicator stays on after the engine
has reached normal operating
temperature, there may be a problem
with the temperature sensors. Have the
vehicle inspected by a dealer.
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ECON Mode
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to ON (w, then goes off.
●Comes on when the ECON mode is
on.
2ECON Button P. 221

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Instrument Panel
Indicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
Message
Forward
Collision
Warning (FCW)
Indicator
*
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to ON (w, then goes off.
●Comes on when you have
customized FCW to turn off.●Comes on if there is a problem
with the FCW system.
●Stays on constantly without FCW off
- Have the vehicle checked by a dealer.
●Comes on when the FCW system
shuts itself off.
●Stays on - The temperature inside the
FCW system is too high. The system
activates when the temperature inside
the system cools down.
2Automatic shutoff P. 230
●Stays on - The area around the camera is
blocked by dirt, mud, etc. Stop your
vehicle in a safe place, and wipe it off
with a soft cloth.●Have your vehicle checked by a dealer if:
The indicator and message come back on
after you cleaned the area around the
camera.
2Automatic shutoff P. 2302Automatic shutoff P. 230
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* Not available on all models

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Instrument Panel
Indicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
Message
Lane Departure
Warning (LDW)
Indicator
*
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to ON (w, then goes off.
●Comes on if there is a problem
with the LDW system.
●Stays on constantly - Have the vehicle
checked by a dealer.
●Comes on when the LDW system
shuts itself off.
●Stays on - The temperature inside the
LDW camera is too high.
The system activates when the
temperature inside the camera cools
down.
2LDW Camera P. 233
●Stays on - The area around the camera is
blocked by dirt, mud, etc. Stop your
vehicle in a safe place, and wipe it off
with a soft cloth.●Have your vehicle checked by a dealer if
the indicator and message come back on
after you cleaned the area around the
camera.
2LDW Camera P. 233
* Not available on all models

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uuIndicatorsuintelligent Multi-Information Display (i-MID) Warning and Information Messages
Instrument Panel
Message
Condition
Explanation
●Appears when the scheduled maintenance is due soon.
uConsequently, SERVICE DUE NOW and SERVICE
PAST DUE follow.
2Maintenance Minder
TM P. 255
●Appears when you open the driver’s door while the
ignition key is in ACCESSORY
(q.
●Turn the ignition switch to LOCK
(0, then remove the
key.
●Appears when you open the driver’s door while the
ignition key is in LOCK
(0.
●Remove the key from the ignition switch.
●Appears when the IMA battery is significantly low.
●Drive continuously or, if necessary, allow the vehicle to
idle in an open area until the message disappears.

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Gauges and intelligent Multi-Information Display (i-MID)GaugesGauges include the speedometer, tachometer, fuel gauge, and related indicators.
They are displayed when the ignition switch is in ON
(w.
Displays your driving speed in mph or km/h.
Shows the number of engine revolutions per minute.
Displays the amount of fuel left in the fuel tank.
Shows the instant fuel economy as a bar graph in mpg or l/100km.
■Speedometer■Tachometer■Fuel Gauge■Instant Fuel Economy Gauge
1Gauges
Press and hold the km/mile change knob until you
hear a beep. The speedometer reading and the
displayed measurements switch between mph and
km/h.1Fuel GaugeNOTICEYou should refuel when the reading approaches .
Running out of fuel can cause the engine to misfire,
damaging the catalytic converter.
The actual amount of remaining fuel may differ from
the fuel gauge reading.
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1Instant Fuel Economy Gauge
Press and hold the km/mile change knob to switch
the measurement.

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uuGauges and intelligent Multi-Information Display (i-MID)uintelligent Multi-Information Display (i-MID)
Instrument Panel
■Real-Time score
The Eco assist scoring system is a point system
you can use to monitor your driving style and
its impact on fuel economy. Points are
represented by leaf icons on the i-MID. Leaves
are:
•Accumulated when your driving style is fuel
efficient.
•Deducted when your style is not fuel
efficient.
■Reset the system
To clear all leaves and lifetime points, complete step 5 through 7 within 30 seconds,
and do not run the engine.
1.The shift lever must be in
(P.
2.Turn the ignition switch to ON (w.
3.If the ECON mode is on, press the ECON button to turn it off.
4.Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0.
5.Turn the ignition switch to ON
(w again.
6.Depress the brake pedal twice.
uThe ambient meter color changes from blue to green.
uWhen the Fuel Efficiency Backlight setting on the i-MID is off, the color stays
in blue.
7.Press the ECON button twice.
uThe ambient meter color turns off.
8.Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0.
■Ecological Drive DisplayLeaf
ICON1st Stage
2nd Stage
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uuGauges and intelligent Multi-Information Display (i-MID)uintelligent Multi-Information Display (i-MID)
Instrument Panel
Use the i-MID to customize certain features.■How to customize
Select the Vehicle Menu screen by pressing the MENU button while the ignition
switch is in ON
(w, and the vehicle is at a complete stop. Select Customize
Settings, then press the SOURCE button.
■Customized Features
1Customized Features
To customize other features, press the
(+ / (-
button.
2List of customizable options P. 95
2Example for customizing wallpapers P. 99
Button
Press to go to the next
display.SOURCE Button
Press to set your selection.
MENU Button
(+ Button
Press to scroll upwards.
Button
Press to go back to the
previous display.(- Button
Press to scroll downwards.
Press to go to Vehicle
Menu.