2013 HONDA CIVIC SEDAN audio

Contents
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vehicle and should remain with the vehicle when it is sold.
This owner’s manual covers all models of your vehicle. You may find
descriptions of equipment and features that are not on your
particular model.
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represent features and equipment that are available on some, but
not all, models. Your particular model may not have some of these
features.
This owner’s manual is for vehicles sold in the United States and
Canada.
The information and specifications included in this publication were
in effect at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
reserves the right, however, to di scontinue or change specifications
or design at any time without notice and without incurring any
obligation.2 Safe Driving P. 25For Safe Driving P. 26 Seat Belts P. 30 Airbags P. 37
2Instrument Panel P. 65Indicators P. 66 Gauges and Displays P. 77
2Controls P. 97Setting the Clock P. 98 Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 99
Opening and Closing the Moonroof* P. 116
Adjusting the Seats P. 127
Climate Control System
* P. 146
2 Features P. 149Audio System P. 150 Audio System Basic Operation P. 153, 156
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®* P. 181
2Driving P. 213Before Driving P. 214 Towing a Trailer P. 219
Rearview Camera* P. 246 Refueling P. 247 Fuel Economy P. 250
2Maintenance P. 253Before Performing Maintenance P. 254 Maintenance MinderTM P. 257
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 295
Heating and Cooling System
*/Climate Control System* Maintenance P. 308
2 Handling the Unexpected P. 313Tools P. 314 If a Tire Goes Flat P. 315
Overheating P. 335 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 337
2Information P. 345Specifications P. 346 Identification Numbers P. 350
Emissions Testing P. 353 Warranty Coverages P. 355

Contents
Child Safety P. 50Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 62 Safety Labels P. 63
Opening and Closing the Trunk P. 109 Security Sy stem 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. 175 General Information on the Audio System P. 178
When Driving P. 223Braking P. 241 Parking Your Vehicle P. 245
Accessories and Modifications P. 251
Maintenance 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. 344
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 351 Reporting Safety Defects P. 352
Authorized Manuals P. 357 Customer Service Information P. 358
Quick Reference GuideP. 2
Safe DrivingP. 25
Instrument PanelP. 65
ControlsP. 97
FeaturesP. 149
DrivingP. 213
MaintenanceP. 253
Handling the UnexpectedP. 313
InformationP. 345
IndexP. 359

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Quick Reference Guide
Quick Reference Guide
Visual Index
❙Navigation System*
() See Navigation System Manual
❙Audio System (P 153, 156)
❙Hazard Warning Button
❙Seat Heater Switches* (P 141)
❙Ignition Switch (P 117)
❙Steering Whee l Adjustments
(P 125)
❙ (Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®)
System OFF) Button* (P 237)
❙ECON Button* (P 232)
❙ (Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA® )
System OFF) Button* (P 237)
❙Heating and Cooling System*
(P 142)
❙Climate Control System* (P 146)
❙System Indicators (P 66)
❙Gauges (P 77)
❙Information Display* (P 79)
❙intelligent Multi-Information
Display (i-MID)* (P 81)
❙Rear Window Defogger (P 124)
❙Heated Mirror Button* (P 124)

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Quick Reference Guide
Features (P 149)
Audio system (P 150) For navigation system operation () See Navigation System Manual
AM Button
FM Button
CD/AUX
Button CD Slot
SCAN Button Preset Buttons (1-6)
TUNE/SOUND
Knob
/ (SEEK/SKIP )
Buttons
(P 153)On models with information display
A.SEL (Auto Select) Button
VOL/PWR
(Volume/Power)
Knob
DISP Button
(CD Eject) Button

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Quick Reference Guide
002300
75°F miles
(P 156)On models with i-MIDi-MID
AM Button
FM
Button
SCAN Button
(Seek/Skip)
Button
Selector Knob
Button
(Power) Button
CD
Button
AUX
Button
CD Slot
(CD Eject)
Button
Preset Buttons
(1-6)
Button
SETUP Button
(Seek/Skip)
ButtonPHONE Button
●Audio Remote Controls* (P 157)
●
(+ / (- Button
Press and releas e 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 rele ase to change the
preset station.
Press and hold to se lect 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

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uuGauges and Displays uintelligent Multi-Info rmation Display (i-MID)*
Continued
Instrument Panel
intelligent Multi-Information Display (i-MID)*
The i-MID shows the odometer, trip meter, outside temperature indicator, and other
gauges.
It also displays important messages such as warnings and other helpful information.
Press the (display/information) button to change the display.
■Switching the Display
1Switching the Display
To change the item displayed on the fuel
consumption screen:
1. Press and hold the button until the item
blinks.
2. Press the button to select an item while the
item is blinking for about six seconds.
The display is fixed when the time elapses and
blinking stops.
123456
Genre AAASong AAA
Artist AAA200
2001h 30mElapsed Time
1h 30mElapsed Time
24.024.0
40mphAverage Speed
40mphAverage Speed200milesRange
123456
123456
123456123456
123456
123456123456
123456123456
123456

(Display/
Information)
Button
Audio/HFL display Fuel consumption
Blank screen Full size analogue clock/
Wallpaper
2.4 ℓ models
Power monitor
1.8 ℓ models
2.4 ℓ models
Fuel consumption
Range
Elapsed time
Average speed Elapsed time
Average speed
Average fuel
Range
Press .
Press and hold .
* Not available on all models

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Controls
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel
Ignition Switch
1Ignition Switch
You cannot take the key out unless the shift lever is
in
(P.
If you open the driver's door when the key is in LOCK
(0 or ACCESSORY (q, a warning buzzer will sound
to remind you to take the key out.
When this happens, the following messages appear
on the i-MID
*:•In LOCK (0: REMOVE KEY.•In ACCESSORY (q: RETURN IGNITI ON SWITCH
TO LOCK (0) POSITION The buzzer will stop when
you take the key out.
If the key won't turn from LOCK
(0 to ACCESSORY (q, turn the key while moving the steering wheel left
and right. The steering wheel will unlock, allowing
the key to turn.
3WARNING
Removing the key from the ignition switch
while driving locks the steering. This can
cause you to lose control of the vehicle.
Remove the key from the ignition switch
only when parked.
Manual transmission models
Automatic transmission models
All models
( 0 LOCK: Insert and remove the key in this
position.
(q ACCESSORY: Operate the audio system and
other accessories in this position.
(w ON: This is the position when driving.
(e START: This position is for starting the engine.
The switch returns to ON (w when you let go of
the key.
* 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-MIDAudio Error Messages
CD Player......................................... 175
iPod® /USB Flash Drive ...................... 176
Pandora ®......................................... 177
General Information on the Audio System
Recommended CDs ......................... 178
Compatible iPod® and USB Flash Drives.... 180Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ®*
Using HFL ........................................ 181
HFL Menus ...................................... 183
* Not available on all models