2013 HONDA CIVIC SEDAN cruise control

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uuWhen Driving uCruise Control*
Driving
Increase or decrease the vehicle speed using the RES/+ or –/SET buttons on the
steering wheel.
• Each time you press the button, the vehicl e speed is increased or decreased by
about 1 mph (1.6 km/h).
• If you keep the button pressed, the vehicl e speed increases or decreases until you
release it. This speed is then set.
To cancel cruise control, do any of the
following:
•Press the CANCEL button.
• Press the CRUISE button.
• Depress the brake pedal.
• Depress the clutch pedal for five seconds or
more.
The CRUISE CONTROL indicator goes off.
■To Adjust the Vehicle Speed1To Adjust the Vehicle Speed
You can set the vehicle speed using the –/SET button
on the steering wheel when adjusting the speed with
the accelerator and brake pedals.
■To Cancel
To decrease speed
To increase speed
1 To Cancel
Resuming the prior set speed:
After cruise control has b een canceled, you can still
resume the prior set speed by pressing the RES/+
button while driving at a speed of at least 25 mph (40
km/h) or more.
You cannot set or resume in the following situations:
•When vehicle speed is less than 25 mph (40 km/h)•When the CRUISE button is turned off
At vehicle speeds of 22 mph (35 km/h) or less, cruise
control is canceled automatically.
CRUISE
Button
CANCEL
Button

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uuEmissions Testing uTesting of Readiness Codes
Information
7. Select a nearby, lightly traveled major highway where you can maintain a speed
of 50 to 60 mph (80 to 97 km/h) for at least 20 minutes. Drive on the highway in
(D (automatic) or 5th (manual). Do not us e cruise control. When traffic allows,
drive for 90 seconds without moving the accelerator pedal. (Vehicle speed may
vary slightly; this is okay.) If you cannot do this for a continuous 90 seconds
because of traffic conditions, drive for at least 30 seconds, then repeat it two
more times (for a total of 90 seconds).
8. Drive in city/suburban traffi c for at least 10 minutes. When traffic conditions
allow, let the vehicle coast for several seconds without using the accelerator pedal
or the brake pedal.
9. Park the vehicle and leave the engine off for 30 minutes.

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Index
Brake System............................................. 241
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ................... 243
Brake Assist System ................................. 244
Fluid ........................................................ 280
Foot Brake ............................................... 242
Indicator ............................................ 66, 339
Parking Brake .......................................... 241
Brightness Control (Instrument Panel) .... 123
Bulb Replacement ..................................... 282
Brake/Taillights, Rear Turn Signal Lights and
Rear Side Marker Lights ......................... 291
Fog Lights ................................................ 286
Front Turn Signal/Parking/Side Marker
Lights..................................................... 289
Headlights ............................................... 282
High-Mount Brake Light .... ...................... 294
Rear License Plate Lights .......................... 293
Taillights and Back-Up Ligh ts ................... 292
Bulb Specifications ............................ 346, 348
C
Carbon Monoxide Gas ................................ 62
Carrying Cargo .................................. 215, 217
CD Player ........................................... 155, 162
Center Pocket ............................................ 137
Certification Label .................................... 350
Changing Bulbs ......................................... 282
Charging System Indicator ................. 67, 337
Child Safety ................................................. 50
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 104 Emergency Trunk Opener ........................ 111
Child Seat .................................................... 50
Booster Seats ............................................ 61
Child Seat for Infants................................. 52
Child Seat for Small Children ..................... 53
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt .................................................. 57
Larger Children ......................................... 60
Rear-facing Child Seat ......................... ...... 52
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 54
Using a Tether ........................................... 59
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 104
Cleaning the Exterior ............................... 311
Cleaning the Interior ................................ 309
Climate Control System ............................ 146
Changing the Mode ................................ 146
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ........................................ 147
Dust and Pollen Filter............................... 308
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode ................... 147
Sensors ................................................... 148
Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 146
Clock ............................................................ 98
Clutch Fluid ............................................... 280
Coat Hook ................................................. 140
Compact Spare Tire .................. 315, 347, 349
Console Compartment ............................. 136
Controls ....................................................... 97
Coolant (Engine) ...................................... 275
Adding to the Radiator .... ........................ 276
Adding to the Reserve Tank..................... 275 High Temperature Indicator ...................... 69
Low Temperature Indicator ....................... 73
Overheating ............................................ 335
Creeping (Automatic Transmission) ........ 226
Cruise Control .......................................... 233
Indicator ................................................... 74
Cup Holders .............................................. 138
Customer Service Information ................ 358
Customized Features ................................. 85
D
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 121
Dead Battery ............................................ 331
Defrosting the Windshield
and Windows ................................. 145, 147
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ............... 351
Dimming
Headlights .............................................. 118
Rearview Mirror ...................................... 126
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................ 269
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) ............. 118
Display/Information Button ...................... 81
Door Mirrors ............................................. 126
Doors .......................................................... 99
Auto Door Locking.................................. 105
Auto Door Unlocking .............................. 105
Door Open Indicator ........................... 29, 70
Keys.......................................................... 99
Locking/Unlocking the Doors
from the Inside...................................... 103

361
Index
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside................................... 101
Lockout Prevention System ..................... 102
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 300
Driving ...................................................... 213
Automatic Transmission .......................... 226
Braking ................................................... 241
Cruise Control ........................................ 233
Shifting Gear . ............................... .. 227, 229
Starting the Engine ................................. 223
Dust and Po llen Filter.............................. 308
E
Eco Assist System .......................................... 7
ECON Button ............................................ 232
Elapsed Time .............................................. 83
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System
Indicator ........................................... 71, 339
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............ 236
Emergency ................................................ 344
Emergency Trunk Opener ....................... 111
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ...... 353
Engine ....................................................... 350
Coolant .................................................. 275
Jump Starting ......................................... 331
Oil .......................................................... 268
Starting................................................... 223
Switch Buzzer ......................................... 117
Engine Coolant ........................................ 275
Adding to the Radiator .... ....................... 276 Adding to the Reserve Tank ..................... 275
High Temperature Indicator ....................... 69
Low Temperature Indicator ........................ 73
Overheating ............................................ 335
Engine Oil ................................................. 268
Adding .................................................... 271
Checking ................................................. 269
Displaying Oil Life ............................ 257, 261
Low Oil Pressure Indicator.................. 66, 337
Recommended Engine Oil........................ 268
EPS (Electric Power Steering) System ............................................... 71, 339
Exhaust Gas Hazard
(Carbon Monoxide) .................................. 62
Exterior Care (Cleaning) ........................... 311
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 126
F
Features..................................................... 149
Filters
Dust and Pollen ....................................... 308
Oil ........................................................... 272
Flat Tire ..................................................... 315
Floor Mats ................................................. 310
Fluids Automatic Transmission........................... 277
Brake/Clutch............................................ 280
Engine Coolant........................................ 275
Manual Transmission ............................... 278
Windshield Washer.................................. 281 Fog Light Indicator
..................................... 72
Folding Down th e Rear Seats.................. 133
Foot Brake ................................................ 242
Front Airbags (SRS) ..................................... 40
Front Seats ................................................ 127
Adjusting ................................................ 127
Fuel ...................................................... 17, 247
Economy ..................... ............................ 250
Gauge ....................................................... 77
Instant Fuel Economy ..... ..................... 77, 84
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 68
Range ................................................. 80, 83
Recommendation .................................... 247
Refueling................................................. 247
Fuel Economy ........................................... 250
Fuel Fill Cap ........................................ 17, 249
Message.................................................. 338
Fuel Fill Door ...................................... 17, 248
Fuses .......................................................... 341
Inspecting and Changing......................... 343
Locations......................................... 341, 342
G
Gasoline (Fuel) Economy ..................... ............................ 250
Gauge ....................................................... 77
Information ............................................. 247
Instant Fuel Economy ..... ..................... 77, 84
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 68
Refueling................................................. 247

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Index
Gauges......................................................... 77
Gear Shift Lever Positions Automatic Transmission ........................... 227
Manual Transmission ............................... 230
Glass (care) ................................................ 312
Glove Box .................................................. 136
H
Halogen Bulbs ................................... 282, 286
Handling the Unexpected ........................ 313
HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) ............................... 181
Automatic Import of Ce llular Phonebook and
Call History ............................................ 197
Automatic Transferring ... ......................... 195
Caller’s ID Information ............................. 195
HFL Buttons ............................................. 181
HFL Menus .............................................. 183
HFL Status Display.................................... 182
Limitations for Manual Operation ............ 182
Making a Call .......................................... 201
Options During a Call .............................. 206
Phone Setup ............................................ 188
Receiving a Call ....................................... 205
Speed Dial ............................................... 198
Text Message................................... 193, 207
To Clear the System ................................. 196
To Create a Security PIN........................... 194
Hazard Warning Button ............................... 2
Head Restraints ......................................... 130 Headlights
................................................. 118
Aiming .................................................... 282
Automatic Operation....... ........................ 119
Dimming ....... .............................. .... 118, 121
Operating................................................ 118
Heaters (Seat) ........................................... 141
Heating and Cooling System ................... 142
Cooling ................................................... 144
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ........................................ 145
Dust and Pollen Filter............................... 308
Heating ................................................... 143
HFL (HandsFreeLink ®)............................... 181
High Beam Indicator .................................. 72
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Identification Numbers ............................ 350
Engine and Transmission ......................... 350
Vehicle Identification .... ........................... 350
Ignition Switch ......................................... 117
Illumination Control ................................. 123
Knob ....................................................... 123
i-MID ........................................................... 81
Immobilizer System .................................. 112
Indicator.................................................... 73
Indicators .................................................... 66
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)..................... 69
Charging System ............. .................. 67, 337
CRUISE CONTROL ............................. 74, 234
CRUISE MAIN .................................... 74, 233 Daytime Running Lights ..
.......................... 71
Door Open.......................................... 29, 70
ECON Mode ..................................... 74, 232
EPS (Electric Power Steering) System ............................................ 71, 339
Fog Light .................................................. 72
High Beam ................................................ 72
High Temperature ..................................... 69
Immobilizer System .................... ............... 73
i-VTEC ................................................ 74, 78
Lights On .................................................. 72
Low Fuel ................................................... 68
Low Oil Pressure ............................... 66, 337
Low Temperature...................................... 73
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS ............ 71, 238, 239
Maintenance Minder......................... 74, 257
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 67, 338
Parking Brake and Brake System ....... 66, 339
REV..................................................... 74, 78
Seat Belt Reminder.............................. 31, 68
Security System Alarm............................... 73
Shift Lever Position.................................... 67
Supplemental Restraint System ........... 47, 69
System Message ....................................... 72
Transmission ............................................. 68
Trunk Open .............................................. 71
Turn Signal ............................................... 72
VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist)
System ............................................ 70, 236
VSA ® OFF.......................................... 70, 237
Washer Level ............................................ 74