2013 HONDA CIVIC SEDAN Owner's Manual (in English)

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Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items
Interior Lights
■ON
The interior lights come on regardless of
whether the doors are open or closed.
■Door activated
The interior lights come on in the following
situations:
• When any of the doors are opened.
• You unlock the driver's door.
• You remove the key from the ignition
switch.
■OFF
The interior lights remain off regardless of
whether the doors are open or closed.
The map lights can be turned on and off by
pressing the lenses.
■Interior Light Switches1 Interior Light Switches
In the door activated position, the interior lights fade
out and go off about 30 seconds after the doors are
closed.
The lights go off after 30 seconds in the following
situations:
•When you unlock the driver's door but do not open
it.
•When you remove the key from the ignition switch
but do not open a door.
You can change the interior lights dimming time. 2 Customized Features P. 85
The interior lights go off immediately in the following
situations:
•When you lock the driver's door.•When you close the driver's door with the key in
the ignition switch.
•When you turn the ignition switch to ON (w.
If you leave any of the doors open without the key in
the ignition switch, the interior lights go off after
about 15 minutes.
Models with i-MID
All models
Door Activated Position
Off
Front
Door Activated Position
On
Off
Rear
■Map Lights*
1
Map Lights*
When the ceiling light switch is in the door activated
position and any door is ope n, the map light will not
go off when you press the lens.
* Not available on all models

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Interior Convenience Items
Pull the handle to open the glove box.
Pull the handle to open the console
compartment.
■Glove Box1Glove Box
3WARNING
An open glove box can cause serious injury
to your passenger in a crash, even if the
passenger is wearing the seat belt.
Always keep the glove box closed while
driving.
■Console Compartment

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Press on the upper edge to open the pocket.
■Center Pocket

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■Front seat beverage holders
Are located in the console between the front
seats.
■Rear seat beverage holders*
Fold the armrest down to use the rear seat
beverage holders.
■Beverage Holders1 Beverage Holders
NOTICESpilled liquids damage the upholstery, carpeting, and
electrical components in the interior.
Be careful when you are us ing the beverage holders.
Hot liquid can scald you.
* Not available on all models

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The accessory power sockets can be used when the ignition switch is in ACCESSORY
(q or ON (w.
■Accessory power socket (console panel)
Open the cover to use it.
■Accessory power socket (console
compartment)*
Open the console lid and the cover to use it.
■Accessory Power Sockets1 Accessory Power Sockets
NOTICEDo not insert an automotive type cigarette lighter
element.
This can overheat the power socket.
NOTICEDo not operate the tire re pair kit compressor for
more than 15 minutes. The accessory power socket
and compressor can ov erheat and become
permanently damaged.
The accessory power socket is designed to supply
power for 12 volt DC accessories that are rated 180
watts or less (15 amps).
The accessory power socket is designed to supply
power for 12 volt DC accessories that are rated 120
watts or less (10 amps).
To prevent battery drain, only use the power socket
with the engine running.
When both sockets are being used, the combined
power rating of the accessories should not exceed
180 watts (15 amps).
Models with tire repair kit
Accessory power socket (console panel)
Accessory power socket (console compartment)*
Models with rear accessory power socket
* Not available on all models

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There is a coat hook on the rear left grab
handle. Pull it down to use it.
■Coat Hook1Coat Hook
The coat hook is not de signed for large or heavy
items.

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The ignition switch must be in ON (w to use
the seat heaters. The HI setting heats the seats
faster than the LO setting.
While in HI , the heater cycles on and off.
u The appropriate indicator will be on
while the seat heater is on. Briefly press
the switch on the opposite side to turn
the heater off. The indicator will be off.
When a comfortable temperature is
reached, select LO to keep the seat
warm.
■Seat Heaters*1 Seat Heaters*
Do not use the seat heaters even in LO when the
engine is off. Under such conditions, the battery may
be weakened, making the engine difficult to start.
In the LO setting, the heater runs continuously and
does not automatically turn off.
3WARNING
Heat induced burns are possible when
using seat heaters.
Persons with a diminished ability to sense
temperature (e.g., persons with diabetes,
lower-limb nerve damage, or paralysis) or
with sensitive skin should not use seat
heaters.
* Not available on all models

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Heating and Cooling*
Using Vents, Heating and A/C*
Mode ButtonsChange airflow.
Floor and defroster vents Floor vents Dashboard and floor vents Dashboard vents
Fan Control DialAdjusts the fan speed.
Rotate the dial all the
way to OFF to turn
everything off.
Button*Turns on the A/C, selects airflow
from the dashboard vents, and
switches the mode to recirculation.
A/C (Air Conditioning) Button*Press to cool the interior or dehumidify
while heating.
Windshield Defroster
Button
Turns on the A/C, selects airflow
from the defroster vents at the
base of the windshield, and
switches the mode to fresh air.
Temperature Control DialAdjusts the interior temperature.
(Recirculation) ButtonPress the button and switch the mode
depending on environmental conditions.
Recirculation Mode (indicator on):
Recirculates air from the vehicle’s interior
through the system.
Fresh Air Mode (indicator off):
Maintains outside ventilation. Keep the system
in fresh air mode in normal situations.
(Recirculation) ButtonRecirculates air from the vehicle’s
interior through the system.
(Fresh Air) Button*Maintains outside ventilation. Keep
the system in fresh air mode in
normal situations.
Models without
A/C button
* Not available on all models