2013 HONDA CIVIC radio controls

Contents
Child Safety P. 50Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 62 Safety Labels P. 63Opening and Closing the Trunk P. 109 Security System P. 112 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 114
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 117 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 126
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items P. 135 Heating and Cooling
* P. 142
Audio Error Messages P. 175General Information on the Audio System P. 178When Driving P. 223 Braking P. 241 Parking Your Vehicle P. 245
Accessories and Modifications P. 251Maintenance Under the Hood P. 265 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 282
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 297 Battery P. 306 Remote Transmitter Care
* P. 307
Cleaning P. 309
Engine Does Not Start P. 330 Jump Starting P. 331 Shift Lever Does Not Move P. 334
Fuses P. 341 Emergency Towing P. 344Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 351 Reporting Safety Defects P. 352
Authorized Manuals P. 357 Customer Service Information P. 358
Quick Reference Guide
P. 2
Safe Driving
P. 25
Instrument Panel
P. 65
Controls
P. 97
Features
P. 149
Driving
P. 213
Maintenance
P. 253
Handling the Unexpected
P. 313
Information
P. 345
Index
P. 359

15Quick Reference Guide
002300
75°
F miles
(P 156)
On models with i-MID
i-MID
AM Button
FM
Button
SCAN Button
(Seek/Skip)
Button
Selector Knob
Button
(Power) ButtonCD
Button
AUX
Button
CD Slot
(CD Eject)
ButtonPreset Buttons
(1-6)
ButtonSETUP Button
(Seek/Skip)
Button
PHONE Button
●Audio Remote Controls
* (P 157)
●
(+ / (- Button
Press and release to adjust the volume up/
down.
● SOURCE Button
Press and release to change the audio
mode: FM1/FM2/AM/CD/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
* Not available on all models

112Controls
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 Alarm
*
The 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. The system, along with the
horn and flashing lights, is deactivated.
1 Immobilizer 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.
* Not available on all models

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Features
This chapter describes how to operate technology features.
Audio SystemAbout Your Audio System ................ 150
USB Adapter Cable
*........................ 151
Auxiliary Input Jack .......................... 151
Audio System Theft Protection
*....... 152
Audio System Basic Operation ...... 153
Adjusting the Sound ........................ 153
Playing AM/FM Radio ....................... 154
Playing a CD .................................... 155
Models with information display
Audio System Basic Operation ...... 156
Audio Remote Controls.................... 157
Adjusting the Sound ........................ 158
Playing AM/FM Radio ....................... 159
Playing a CD .................................... 162
Playing an iPod ®............................... 165
Playing Internet Radio ...................... 168
Playing a USB Flash Drive ................. 170
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio................. 173Models with i-MID
Audio Error Messages
CD Player......................................... 175
iPod® /USB Flash Drive ...................... 176
Pandora ®......................................... 177
General Information on the Audio System
Recommended CDs ......................... 178Compatible iPod
® and USB Flash Drives.... 180
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ®
*
Using HFL ........................................ 181
HFL Menus ...................................... 183
* Not available on all models

150Features
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. It can also play CDs and WMA/MP3 files.
You can operate the audio system from the buttons and switches on the panel.
The audio system features AM/FM radio. 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.
1 About Your Audio System
Video CDs, DVDs, and 3-inch (8-cm) mini CDs are not
supported.
iPod ® and iPhone ® are registered trademarks owned
by Apple Inc.
MP3 and AAC are standard audio compression
formats. WMA is an audio compression format
developed by Microsoft Corporation.
State or local laws may limit the circumstances in
which you can launch or control your attached audio
device.
Models with information displayModels with i-MID
Remote Control iPod
®
USB Flash
Drive
* Not available on all models

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uuAudio System Basic Operation uAudio Remote Controls
Features
Audio Remote ControlsAllows you to operate the audio system while driving.
SOURCE Button
Cycles through the audio modes as follows:
FM1 FM2 AM CD AUX
(+ (- (Volume) Buttons
Press (+: To increase the volume.
Press (-: To decrease the volume.
Buttons
• When listening to the radio
Press : To select the next preset radio station.
Press : To select the previous preset radio station.
Press and hold : To select the next strong station.
Press and hold : To select the previous strong station.
• When listening to a CD, iPod ®, USB flash drive, or Bluetooth® Audio
Press : To skip to the next song.
Press : To go back to the beginning of the current or previous song.
• When listening to a CD or USB flash drive
Press and hold : To skip to the next folder.
Press and hold : To go back to the previous folder.
• When listening to Pandora ®
*
Press : To skip to the next song.
Press and hold : To select the next station.
Press and hold : To select 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

uuAudio System Basic Operation uPlaying AM/FM Radio
160Features
Use the auto select feature to scan both bands and store the strongest station in
each preset.
1.Press the SETUP button.
2. Rotate to select Auto Select, then
press .
To turn off auto select, press again. This
restores the presets you originally set.■Auto Select
1 Playing AM/FM Radio
The ST indicator appears on the display indicating
stereo FM broadcasts.
Stereo reproduction in AM is not available.
Switching the Audio Mode
Press the SOURCE button on the steering wheel.
2 Audio Remote Controls P. 157
You can store six AM stations and twelve FM stations
into the preset button memory. FM1 and FM2 let you
store six stations each.
Auto Select function scans and stores up to six AM
stations and twelve FM stations with a strong signal
into the preset button memory.
If you do not like the stations auto select has stored,
you can manually store your preferred frequencies.
Sound Settings

Index
359Index
Index
AABS (Anti-lock Brake System).................. 243
Accessories and Modifications ................ 251
Accessory Power Sockets ......................... 139
Additives Coolant .................................................. 275
Engine Oil ............................................... 268
Washer ................................................... 281
Additives, Engine Oil ............................... 268
Adjusting
Armrest .................................................. 134
Front Seats.............................................. 127
Head Restraints ....................................... 130
Mirrors.................................................... 126
Rear Seats ............................................... 133
Steering Wheel ....................................... 125
Temperature ............................................. 84
Air Conditioning System (Climate Control System) ....................... 146
Changing the Mode................................ 147
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows........................................ 147
Dust and Pollen Filter .............................. 308
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode.... ............... 147
Sensor .................................................... 148
Using Automatic Climate Control............ 146
Air Conditioning System (Heating and Cooling System) ............... 142
Cooling................................................... 144
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows........................................ 145 Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 308
Heating ................................................... 143
Air Pressure ............................... 298, 347, 349
Airbags ........................................................ 37
Advanced Airbags ..................................... 43
After a Collision......................................... 40
Airbag Care ............................................... 49
Event Data Recorder .................................. 22
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 40
Indicator .............................................. 47, 69
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator .................. 48
Sensors...................................................... 37
Side Airbags .............................................. 44
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 46
AM/FM Radio .................................... 154, 159
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 243
Indicator .................................................... 69
Armrest ..................................................... 134
Audio Remote Controls ............................ 157
Audio System ............................................ 150
Adjusting the Sound ........................ 153, 158
Auxiliary Input Jack .................................. 151
Error Messages ........................................ 175
General Information ................................ 178
Internet Radio.......................................... 168
MP3/WMA ...................................... 155, 162
MP3/WMA/AAC ...................................... 170
Reactivating............................................. 152
Recommended CDs ................................. 178
Recommended Devices ............................ 180
Remote Controls ..................................... 157 Security Code .......................................... 152
Theft Protection ...................................... 152
USB Adapter Cable.................................. 151
USB Flash Drives ...................................... 180
Authorized Manuals ................................ 357
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................. 105
Customize ......................................... 91, 106
Automatic Lighting .................................. 119
Automatic Transmission ........................... 226
Creeping ................................................. 226
Fluid ........................................................ 277
Kickdown ................................................ 226
Operating the Shift Lever................... 16, 228
Shift Lever Does Not Move ...................... 334
Shifting ................................................... 227
Auxiliary Input Jack .................................. 151
Average Fuel Economy ........................ 80, 83
Average Speed ........................................... 83
BBattery...................................................... 306
Charging System Indicator................. 67, 337
Jump Starting .......................................... 331
Maintenance (Checking the Battery) ........ 306
Maintenance (Replacing) ......................... 307
Belts (Seat) .................................................. 30
Beverage Holders ..................................... 138
Bluetooth ® Audio ..................................... 173
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®..................... 181
Booster Seats (For Children) ...................... 61