2013 HONDA CIVIC SEDAN ignition

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Controls
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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uuInterior Lights/Inter ior Convenience Items uInterior Convenience Items
Controls
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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uuInterior Lights/Inter ior Convenience Items uInterior Convenience Items
Controls
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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uuAudio System uAudio System Theft Protection*
Features
Audio System Theft Protection*
The audio system is disabled when it is disconnected from the power source, such as
when the battery is disc onnected or goes dead.
■Reactivating the audio system
1. Turn the ignition switch to ON
(w, and turn on the audio system.
u If you turn the ignition switch to ACCESSORY
(q, you will be requested to
enter the audio security code. See step 3.
2. Press and hold the power button ag ain for more than two seconds.
u The audio system is reactivated when th e system’s control unit recognizes that
the system is in your vehicle.
If the control unit fails to recognize, ENTER CODE appears on the i-MID.
3. Enter the audio security code using the preset buttons. If you enter an incorrect
digit, continue to the last digit, then try again. If you do not enter code correctly
after 10 tries, leave the system for one hour before trying again, or visit a dealer
to have the system reset.
■Entering the audio security code
ENTER CODE appears on the display when the power is reconnected.
1. Turn on the audio system.
2. Enter the audio security code using the preset buttons. If you enter an incorrect
digit, continue to the last digit, then try again. If you do not enter the code
correctly after 10 tries, leave the system fo r one hour before trying again, or visit
a dealer to have the system reset.
1 Audio System Theft Protection*
Find the audio system's security code and serial
number label in your owner’s manual kit.
We recommend that you write down the serial
number in this owner’s manual.
Do not store the label in your vehicle. If you lose the
label, you must first retrie ve the serial number, and
then obtain the code.
You can find out about your serial number and
security code from a dealer.
You can register the security code at Owner Link
( owners.honda.com. ), and find information on how
to retrieve the serial numb er and obtain the code at
radio-navicode.honda.com .
U.S. models
Models with i-MID
Models with information display
* Not available on all models

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Features
Audio System Basic Operation
To use the audio system function, the ignition switch must be in ACCESSORY (q or
ON
(w.
Adjusting the Sound
Press the TUNE/SOUND knob, and rotate it
to adjust the setting.
Each time you press the TUNE/SOUND knob,
a sound mode switches as follows.
Models with information display
1 Adjusting the Sound
When the adjustment level reaches the center, you
will see C in the display.
The SVC has f our modes: OFF, LOW , MID , and
HIGH .
SVC adjusts the volume level based on the vehicle
speed. As you go faster, a udio volume increases. As
you slow down, audio volume decreases.
TUNE/SOUND Knob
BASS is selectable.
Speed-sensitive
Volume
Compensation

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Features
Audio System Basic Operation
To use the audio system function, the ignition switch must be in ACCESSORY (q or
ON
(w.
Use the selector knob or SETUP button to
access some audio functions.
Press to switch between the normal and
extended display fo r some functions.
Selector knob: Rotate left or right to scroll
through the available ch oices. Press to set
your selection.
SETUP button: Press to select any mode such
as Auto Select, RDS Information , Sound
Settings , Play Mode , and Resume/Pause .
button: Press to go back to the
previous display.
Models with i-MID1 Audio System Basic Operation
These indications are used to show how to operate
the selector knob.
Rotate to select.
Press to enter.
Press the SOURCE,
(+, (-, or button on the
steering wheel to change any audio setting. 2 Audio Remote Controls P. 157
SETUP Menu Items
2 Auto Select P. 160
2 RDS Information P. 161
2 Sound Settings P. 158
2 Play Mode P. 164
2 Resume/Pause P. 174

Button
Selector
KnobSETUP
Button
Sound Settings
Menu Display

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Features
HFL Menus
The ignition switch must be in ACCESSORY (q or ON (w to use HFL.1HFL Menus
To use HFL, you must first pair your Bluetooth-
compatible cell phone to the system while the vehicle
is parked.
Some functions are limited while driving. A message
appears on the screen when the vehicle is moving
and the operation is canceled.
Display your speed dial entry lists.
(up to 15 entries per paired phone)
Display the last 20
outgoing calls.
Display the last 20
incoming calls.
Display the last 20
missed calls.
Display the paired phone’s phonebook.
Enter a phone number to dial.
Phone
Speed Dial*1
Call History*1
PHONEor
Phonebook
*1
Dial*1
Dialed Calls
Received Calls
Missed Calls
*1: Appears only when a phone is connected to HFL.

uuWhen Driving uStarting the Engine
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Driving
3. Turn the ignition switch to START (e
without depressing the accelerator pedal.
1. Keeping your right foot on the brake peda l, release the parking brake. Check that
the parking brake indicator has gone off.
2 Parking Brake P. 241
2.Put the shift lever in (D. Select (R when reversing.
3. Gradually release the brake pedal and gent ly depress the accelerator pedal to pull
away.
1 Starting the Engine
Do not hold the key in START
(e for more than 15
seconds.
•If the engine does not start right away, wait for at
least 10 seconds before trying again.
•If the engine starts, but then immediately stops,
wait at least 10 seconds before repeating step 3
while gently depressing the accelerator pedal.
Release the accelerator pedal once the engine
starts.
The immobilizer system protects your vehicle from
theft. If an improperly code d key (or other device) is
used, the engine's fuel system is disabled. 2 Immobilizer System P. 112
■Starting to Drive
Automatic transmission models