2013 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID stop start

10Quick Reference Guide
The Honda IMA SystemThe main power source for the Honda IMA system is the gasoline engine.
The electric motor assists the engine to improve fuel economy, based on
current operating conditions.
Tips to Improve Fuel Economy To help your vehicle’s fuel economy:
●Avoid aggressive acceleration/braking
●Monitor the ambient meter and the Eco drive bar
displayed on the intelligent multi-information
display.
It reflects your driving style. (P8, 88)
Start-up/Low speed cruise/
Aggressive acceleration
●The electric motor assists the
engine.Low speed cruise
●Only IMA motor is
powering the vehicle and
IMA battery is discharging.
Slow acceleration/High
speed cruise
●Only the engine powers
the vehicle.Deceleration
●The IMA system charges
the IMA battery.
Stop
●Auto Idle Stop is in
operation.
Vehicle
Speed
TimeEco Drive Bar
Display
IMA
SystemIMA
System IMA
System
IMA
System
IMA
System
Electric
Motor
AssistEngine
ONElectric
Motor
AssistElectric
Motor
OFF
Charging Engine
OFFEngine
ON
Engine
OFF
Engine
OFF
IMA
BatteryIMA
BatteryIMA
Battery
IMA
Battery
IMA
Battery FuelFuelFuel
Fuel
Fuel
Electric
Motor
OFF

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
Malfunction
Indicator Lamp
●Comes on when you turn the
ignition switch to ON
(w, and goes
off either when the engine starts
or after several seconds if the
engine is not started. If “readiness
codes” have not been set, it blinks
five times before it goes off.
●Comes on if there is a problem
with the emissions control system.●Blinks when a misfire in the
engine’s cylinders is detected.
●Readiness codes are part of the on board
diagnostics for the emissions control
systems.
2Testing of Readiness Codes P. 331
●Comes on while driving - Have the
vehicle checked by a dealer.●Blinks while driving - Stop in a safe
place where there are no flammable
objects. Stop the engine for 10 minutes
or more, and wait for it to cool down.
Then, take the vehicle to a dealer.
2If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Comes On or Blinks P. 318
12 Volt Battery
Charging System
Indicator
●Comes on when you turn the
ignition switch to ON
(w, and goes
off when the engine starts.
●Comes on when the 12 volt
battery is not charging.
●Comes on while driving - Turn off the
climate control system and rear defogger
in order to reduce electricity
consumption.
2If the 12 Volt Battery Charging
System Indicator Comes On P. 317
Indicator
Shift Lever
Position
Indicator
●Indicates in which position your
shift lever is.
2Shifting P. 219
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Instrument Panel
Transmission
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to ON (w, then goes off.
●Blinks if the transmission system
has a problem.
●Blinks while driving - Avoid sudden
starts and acceleration and have the
vehicle checked by a dealer immediately.
Seat Belt
Reminder
Indicator
●Comes on and the beeper sounds
if you are not wearing a seat belt
when you turn the ignition switch
to ON
(w.
●If the front passenger is not
wearing a seat belt, the indicator
comes on about a few seconds
later.●Blinks while driving if either you or
the front passenger has not
fastened a seat belt. The beeper
sounds and the indicator blinks at
regular intervals.
●The beeper stops and the indicator goes
off when you and the front passenger
fasten their seat belts.●Stays on after you or the front
passenger has fastened the seat belt
- A detection error may have occurred in
the sensor. Have the vehicle checked by a
dealer.
2Seat Belt Reminder P. 33
Low Fuel
Indicator
●Comes on when the fuel reserve is
running low (approximately 1.9
U.S. gal./7.5 Liter left).●Blinks if there is a problem with the
fuel gauge.
●Comes on - Refuel your vehicle as soon
as possible.●Blinks - Have the vehicle checked by a
dealer.
Indicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
Message

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Instrument Panel
Indicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
Message
Vehicle Stability
Assist (VSA®)
OFF Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to ON (w, then goes off.
●Comes on when you deactivate
VSA®.
2VSA® On and Off P. 236
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Low Oil Pressure
Indicator
●Comes on when you turn the
ignition switch to ON
(w, and goes
off when the engine starts.
●Comes on when the engine oil
pressure is low.
●Comes on while driving - Immediately
stop in a safe place.
2If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator
Comes On P. 317
Door Open
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds if you
turn the ignition switch to ON
(w,
then goes off.
●Comes on if any door is not
completely closed.●The beeper sounds and the
indicator comes on if any door is
opened while driving.
●Goes off when all doors are closed.
Trunk Open
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds if you
turn the ignition switch to ON
(w,
then goes off.
●Comes on if the trunk is not
completely closed.
●Goes off when the trunk is closed.

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Instrument Panel
Indicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
Message
Electric Power
Steering (EPS)
System Indicator
●Comes on when you turn the
ignition switch to ON
(w, and goes
off when the engine starts.
●Comes on if there is a problem
with the EPS system.
●Stays on constantly or does not come
on at all - Have the vehicle checked by a
dealer.
2If the EPS System Indicator Comes
On P. 319
Auto Idle Stop
Indicator
●Blinks when Auto Idle Stop is in
operation. The engine
automatically shuts off.
2Auto Idle Stop P. 222
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Low Tire
Pressure/TPMS
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to ON (w.
●Comes on if the tire pressure of
any of the tires becomes
significantly low.●Blinks for about one minute, and
then stays on if there is a problem
with the TPMS, or when a compact
spare tire
* is temporarily installed.
●Comes on while driving - Stop in a safe
place, check tire pressures, and inflate the
tire(s) if necessary.●Blinks and remains on - Have the
vehicle checked by a dealer. If the vehicle
is fitted with a compact spare, get your
regular tire repaired or replaced and put
back on your vehicle as soon as you can.
U.S.
models
only* Not available on all models

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Controls
Locking and Unlocking the DoorsKey Types and FunctionsThis vehicle comes with the following keys:
Use the key to start and stop the engine, and
to lock and unlock all the doors. You can also
use the remote transmitter to lock and unlock
all the doors and to open the trunk.■Master Keys
1Key Types and Functions
All the keys have an immobilizer system. The
immobilizer system helps to protect against vehicle
theft.
2Immobilizer System P. 115
The keys contain precision electronics.
Adhere to the following advice to prevent damage to
the electronics:•Do not leave the keys in direct sunlight, or in
locations with high temperature or high humidity.•Do not drop the keys or set heavy objects on them.•Keep the keys away from liquids.•Do not take the keys apart except for replacing the
battery.
If the circuits in the keys are damaged, the engine
may not start, and the remote transmitter may not
work.
If the keys do not work properly, have them
inspected by a dealer.

uuLocking and Unlocking the DoorsuKey Types and Functions
106Controls
Can be used to start and stop the engine, and
lock and unlock driver’s door.
Contains a number that you will need if you
purchase a replacement key.
■Valet Key
1Valet Key
When you need to leave a key with a third party,
leave the valet key.
Gray
■Key Number Tag
1Key Number Tag
Keep the key number tag separate from the key in a
safe place outside of your vehicle.
If you wish to purchase an additional key, contact a
dealer.
If you lose your key and you cannot start the engine,
contact a dealer.