2013 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID radio

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
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.

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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

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 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.
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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

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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 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