2014 HONDA CIVIC Owners Manual

456Information
Customer Service InformationHonda dealership personnel are trained professionals.
They should be able to answer all your questions. If you encounter a problem that
your dealership does not solve to your satisfaction, please discuss it with the
dealership's service manager or general manager. If you are dissatisfied with the
decision made by the dealership's management, contact Honda Customer Services.
U.S. Owners:
American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Honda Automobile Customer Services
Mail Stop 500-2N-7A
1919 Torrance Blvd.
Torrance, CA 90501-2746
Tel: (800) 999-1009Canadian Owners:
Honda Canada Inc.
Customer Relations
180 Honda Boulevard
Markham, ON
L6C 0H9
Tel: 1-888-9-HONDA-9
Fax: 1-877-939-0909
E-mail: [email protected]
In Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin
Islands:
Bella International
P.O. Box 190816
San Juan, PR 00919-0816
Tel: (787) 620-7546
1 Customer Service Information
When you call or write, please give us the following
information:•Vehicle Identification Number
2Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
P. 448•Date of purchase•Odometer reading of your vehicle•Your name, address, and telephone number•A detailed description of the problem•Name of the dealer who sold the vehicle to you

Index
457Index
Index
AABS (Anti-lock Brake System).................. 339
Accessories and Modifications ................ 347
Accessory Power Socket ........................... 159
Additives
Coolant .................................................. 371
Engine Oil ............................................... 364
Washer ................................................... 375
Additives, Engine Oil ............................... 364
Adjusting Armrest .................................................. 153
Clock ...................................................... 104
Front Seats.............................................. 146
Head Restraints ....................................... 149
Mirrors.................................................... 144
Rear Seats ............................................... 152
Steering Wheel ....................................... 143
Temperature ............................................. 89
Adjusting the Clock ................................. 104
Air Conditioning System (Climate Control System) .................................................... 165
Changing the Mode................................ 166
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows .............................................. 166
Dust and Pollen Filter .............................. 403
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode................... 166
Sensor .................................................... 167
Using Automatic Climate Control............ 165 Air Conditioning System (Heating and
Cooling System) ...................................... 161
Cooling ................................................... 163
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ............................................... 164
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 403
Heating ................................................... 162
Air Pressure ............................... 392, 445, 447
Airbags ........................................................ 39
Advanced Airbags ..................................... 45
After a Collision ......................................... 42
Airbag Care ............................................... 51
Event Data Recorder .................................. 24
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 42
Indicator .............................................. 49, 71
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator .................. 50
Sensors ...................................................... 39
Side Airbags .............................................. 46
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 48
AM/FM Radio ............................ 177, 181, 204
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 339
Indicator .................................................... 71
Armrest ..................................................... 153
Audio Remote Controls ............................ 174
Audio System ............................................ 170
Adjusting the Sound ................ 176, 180, 202
Auxiliary Input Jack .................................. 172
Error Messages ........................................ 224 General Information ................................ 230
Internet Radio ................................. 190, 213
iPod ........................................................ 210
MP3/WMA ...................................... 178, 184
MP3/WMA/AAC ...................... 192, 215, 220
Reactivating ............................................ 173
Recommended CDs ................................. 230
Recommended Devices............................ 232
Remote Controls ..................................... 174
Security Code .......................................... 173
Theft Protection ...................................... 173
USB Adapter Cable.......................... 171, 172
USB Flash Drives ...................................... 232
USB/HDMI
® Port ...................................... 171
Authorized Manuals ................................ 455
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................. 117
Customize ......................................... 97, 118
Automatic Lighting .................................. 137
Automatic Transmission
Creeping ................................................. 319
Kickdown ................................................ 319
Operating the Shift Lever........................... 17
Shift Lever Does Not Move ...................... 432
Automatic Transmission (CVT) ................. 319
Fluid ........................................................ 373
Operating the Shift Lever......................... 321
Shifting ................................................... 320
Auxiliary Input Jack .................................. 172
Average Fuel Economy ........................ 85, 88
Average Speed .......................
.................... 88

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BBattery....................................................... 400
Charging System Indicator ................. 69, 435
Jump Starting .......................................... 429
Maintenance (Checking the Battery) ........ 400
Maintenance (Replacing).......................... 401
Belts (Seat) .................................................. 32
Beverage Holders ...................................... 158
Bluetooth ® Audio ............................. 195, 218
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®............. 246, 277
Booster Seats (For Children) ....................... 63
Brake System ............................................. 337
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ................... 339
Brake Assist System ................................. 340
Fluid ........................................................ 374
Foot Brake ............................................... 338
Indicator (Amber)....................................... 68
Indicator (Red) ................................... 68, 437
Parking Brake .......................................... 337
Brightness Control (Instrument Panel) .... 141
Bulb Replacement ..................................... 376
Brake/Taillights, Rear Turn Signal Lights and
Rear Side Marker Lights ......................... 385
Fog Lights ................................................ 380
Front Turn Signal/Parking/Side Marker
Lights..................................................... 383
Headlights ............................................... 376
High-Mount Brake Light .......................... 388
Rear License Plate Lights .......................... 387
Taillights and Back-Up Lights ................... 386
Bulb Specifications ............................ 444, 446
CCarbon Monoxide Gas ............................... 64
Carrying Cargo ................................. 305, 307
CD Player ................................... 178, 184, 207
Center Pocket ........................................... 157
Certification Label .................................... 448
Changing Bulbs ........................................ 376
Charging System Indicator ................. 69, 435
Child Safety ................................................. 52
Childproof Door Locks............................. 116
Emergency Trunk Opener ........................ 124
Child Seat .................................................... 52
Booster Seats ............................................ 63
Child Seat for Infants................................. 54
Child Seat for Small Children ..................... 55
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt ......................................................... 59
Larger Children ......................................... 62
Rear-facing Child Seat ............................... 54
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 56
Using a Tether ........................................... 61
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 116
Cleaning the Exterior ............................... 406
Cleaning the Interior ................................ 404
Climate Control System ............................ 165
Changing the Mode ................................ 165
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ............................................... 166
Dust and Pollen Filter............................... 403
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode ................... 166
Sensors ................................................... 167 Using Automatic Climate Control............ 165
Clutch Fluid .............................................. 374
Coat Hook ................................................ 159
Compact Spare Tire .................. 411, 445, 447
Console Compartment ............................. 156
Controls .................................................... 103
Coolant (Engine) ...................................... 371
Adding to the Radiator ........................... 372
Adding to the Reserve Tank .................... 371
High Temperature Indicator ...................... 72
Low Temperature Indicator ....................... 75
Overheating ............................................ 433
Creeping (Automatic Transmission) ........ 319
Cruise Control .......................................... 326
Indicator ................................................... 76
Cup Holders .............................................. 158
Customer Service Information ................ 456
Customized Features ......................... 90, 233
DDaytime Running Lights .......................... 139
Dead Battery ............................................ 429
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows ......................................... 164, 166
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ............... 449
Dimming
Headlights .............................................. 136
Rearview Mirror ...................................... 144
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................ 365
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) ............. 136

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Display Button.......................................... 198
Display/Information Button ...................... 86
Door Mirrors ............................................. 144
Doors ........................................................ 106
Auto Door Locking.................................. 117
Auto Door Unlocking .............................. 117
Door Open Indicator ........................... 31, 72
Keys........................................................ 106
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside .............................................. 114
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from
the Outside ........................................... 109
Lockout Prevention System ..................... 113
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 394
Driving ...................................................... 303
Automatic Transmission (CVT)................. 319
Braking ................................................... 337
Cruise Control ........................................ 326
Shifting Gear .......................................... 322
Shifting Position ...................................... 320
Starting the Engine ......................... 313, 315
Dust and Pollen Filter .............................. 403EEco Assist System.......................................... 7
ECON Button ............................................ 325
Elapsed Time .............................................. 88
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System ........ 73
Indicator ........................................... 73, 437
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............ 329Emergency
................................................ 442
Emergency Engine Stop ........................... 428
Emergency Trunk Opener ........................ 124
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ....... 451
Engine ....................................................... 448
Coolant ................................................... 371
Jump Starting .......................................... 429
Oil ........................................................... 364
Starting ........................................... 313, 315
Switch Buzzer .......................................... 131
Engine Coolant ......................................... 371
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 372
Adding to the Reserve Tank ..................... 371
High Temperature Indicator ....................... 72
Low Temperature Indicator ........................ 75
Overheating ............................................ 433
Engine Oil ................................................. 364
Adding .................................................... 367
Checking ................................................. 365
Displaying Oil Life ............................ 353, 357
Low Oil Pressure Indicator .................. 69, 435
Recommended Engine Oil ........................ 364
ENGINE START/STOP Button .................... 132
EPS (Electric Power Steering) System ...... 437
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon
Monoxide) ................................................. 64
Expanded View Driver’s Mirror ............... 145
Exterior Care (Cleaning) ........................... 406
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 144
FFeatures.................................................... 169
Filters Dust and Pollen ....................................... 403
Oil ........................................................... 368
Flat Tire ..................................................... 411
Floor Mats ................................................. 405
Fluids
Brake/Clutch ........................................... 374
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) ..................................................... 373
Engine Coolant ....................................... 371
Manual Transmission ............................... 373
Windshield Washer ................................. 375
Fog Light Indicator ..................................... 74
Folding Down the Rear Seats .................. 152
Foot Brake ................................................ 338
Front Airbags (SRS) ..................................... 42
Front Seats ................................................ 146
Adjusting ................................................ 146
Fuel ...................................................... 18, 343
Economy ................................................. 346
Gauge ....................................................... 82
Instant Fuel Economy .......................... 82, 89
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 71
Range ................................................. 85, 88
Recommendation .................................... 343
Refueling................................................. 343
Fuel Economy ........................................... 346
Fuel Fill Cap ........................................ 18, 345
Message.................................................. 436

460Index
Fuel Fill Door....................................... 18, 344
Fuses .......................................................... 439
Inspecting and Changing ......................... 441
Locations ......................................... 439, 440GGasoline (Fuel) Economy ................................................. 346
Gauge ....................................................... 82
Information ............................................. 343
Instant Fuel Economy ........................... 82, 89
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 71
Refueling ................................................. 343
Gauges ......................................................... 82
Gear Shift Lever Positions
Automatic Transmission (CVT) ................. 320
Manual Transmission ............................... 323
Glass (care) ................................................ 407
Glove Box .................................................. 156HHalogen Bulbs ................................... 376, 380
Handling the Unexpected ........................ 409
HandsFreeLink® (HFL)....................... 246, 277
Automatic Import of Cellular Phonebook and Call History .................................... 262, 289
Automatic Transferring ............................ 260
Caller’s ID Information ............................. 260
Displaying Messages ........................ 273, 298 HFL Buttons..................................... 246, 277
HFL Menus ...................................... 248, 279
HFL Status Display ........................... 247, 278
Limitations for Manual Operation ............ 247
Making a Call .................................. 266, 292
Options During a Call ...................... 271, 295
Phone Setup.................................... 253, 283
Receiving a Call ............................... 270, 295
Receiving a Text Message/E-mail...... 272, 296
Ring Tone................................................ 288
Selecting a Mail Account ......................... 297
Speed Dial ....................................... 263, 290
Text Message .................. 258, 272, 287, 296
To Clear the System ................................ 261
To Create a Security PIN .......................... 259
To Set Up a Text Message/E-mail
Options ......................................... 258, 287
Hazard Warning Button .............................. 2
Head Restraints ........................................ 149
Headlights ................................................. 136
Aiming .................................................... 376
Automatic Operation............................... 137
Dimming ......................................... 136, 139
Operating................................................ 136
Heaters (Seat) ........................................... 160
Heating and Cooling System ................... 161
Cooling ................................................... 163
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows ............................................... 164
Dust and Pollen Filter............................... 403
Heating ................................................... 162 HFL (HandsFreeLink
®) ...................... 246, 277
High Beam Indicator .................................. 74
Hill Start Assist System ..................... 314, 317
IIdentification Numbers ............................ 448
Engine and Transmission ......................... 448
Vehicle Identification............................... 448
Ignition Switch ......................................... 131
Illumination Control ................................ 141
Knob ...................................................... 141
i-MID ........................................................... 86
Immobilizer System .................................. 125
Indicator ................................................... 75
Indicators .................................................... 68
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................... 71
Brake System (Amber) ............................... 68
Charging System............................... 69, 435
CRUISE CONTROL ............................. 76, 327
CRUISE MAIN.................................... 76, 326
Daytime Running Lights ............................ 73
Door Open.......................................... 31, 72
ECON Mode ..................................... 76, 325
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System ............................................ 73, 437
Fog Light .................................................. 74
High Beam ................................................ 74
High Temperature ..................................... 72
Immobilizer System ................................... 75
i-VTEC ................................................ 76, 83

461Index
Lights On .................................................. 74
Low Fuel ................................................... 71
Low Oil Pressure ............................... 69, 435
Low Temperature...................................... 75
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS ............ 73, 333, 335
Maintenance Minder......................... 76, 353
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 69, 436
Parking Brake and Brake System (Red) ............................................... 68, 437
REV..................................................... 76, 83
Seat Belt Reminder.............................. 33, 70
Security System Alarm............................... 75
Shift Lever Position.................................... 70
Smart Entry System ................................... 75
Supplemental Restraint System ........... 49, 71
System Message ....................................... 74
Transmission ............................................. 70
Trunk Open .............................................. 73
Turn Signal ............................................... 74
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®)
System ............................................ 72, 329
VSA ® OFF.......................................... 72, 330
Washer Level ............................................ 76
Information .............................................. 443
Information Display ................................... 84
Instant Fuel Economy .......................... 82, 89
Instrument Panel ........................................ 67
Brightness Control .................................. 141
intelligent Multi-Information Display (i-MID) ....................................................... 86
Interior Lights ........................................... 154 Interior Rearview Mirror
.......................... 144
i-VTEC and REV Indicators .......................... 83
JJack (Wheel Nut Wrench)........................ 414
Jump Starting ........................................... 429KKey Number Tag ....................................... 107
Keyless Lockout Prevention ..................... 113
Keys ........................................................... 106
Lockout Prevention .................................. 113
Master Keys ............................................. 106
Number Tag ............................................ 107
Rear Door Won’t Open ............................ 116
Remote Transmitter ................................. 109
Types and Functions ................................ 106
Valet Key ................................................. 107
Won’t Turn ................................................ 21
Kickdown (Automatic Transmission) ....... 319LLaneWatch
TM............................................. 331
Language (HFL) ................................. 247, 278
LATCH (Child Seats) .................................... 57 Lights
................................................. 136, 376
Automatic ............................................... 137
Bulb Replacement ................................... 376
Daytime Running Lights........................... 139
Fog Lights ............................................... 139
High Beam Indicator .................................. 74
Interior .................................................... 154
Light Switches ......................................... 136
Lights On Indicator .................................... 74
Turn Signals ............................................ 136
Load Limits ................................................ 307
Locking/Unlocking .................................... 106
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking.................. 117
Childproof Door Locks............................. 116
From Inside ............................................. 114
From Outside .......................................... 109
Keys ........................................................ 106
Using a Key ............................................. 113
Lockout Prevention System ..................... 113
Low Battery Charge ................................. 435
Low Fuel Indicator ...................................... 71
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 69, 435
Low Smart Entry Remote Signal Strength .................................................. 108
Lower Anchors ............................................ 57
Lubricant Specifications Chart ......... 444, 446
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) ............. 307

462Index
MMaintenance............................................. 349
Battery..................................................... 400
Brake/Clutch Fluid.................................... 374
Cleaning .................................................. 404
Climate Control System ........................... 403
Coolant ................................................... 371
Heating and Cooling System .................... 403
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 353
Oil ........................................................... 365
Precautions .............................................. 350
Radiator................................................... 372
Remote Transmitter ................................. 401
Replacing Light Bulbs ............................... 376
Safety ...................................................... 351
Service Items.................................... 355, 359
Tires ........................................................ 391
Transmission Fluid.................................... 373
Under the Hood....................................... 361
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 69, 436
Manual Transmission ................................ 322
Map Lights ................................................ 155
Maximum Load Limit ................................ 307
Meters, Gauges ........................................... 82
Mirrors ....................................................... 144
Adjusting ................................................. 144
Door ........................................................ 144
Exterior .................................................... 144
Interior Rearview...................................... 144 Modifications (and Accessories)
.............. 347
Moonroof ................................................. 130
MP3 ................... 178, 184, 192, 207, 215, 220
NNumbers (Identification) .......................... 448OOdometer............................................. 84, 87
Oil (Engine) ............................................... 364
Adding .................................................... 367
Checking................................................. 365
Displaying Oil Life ............................ 353, 357
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 69, 435
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 364
Viscosity .................................................. 364
Opening/Closing Hood....................................................... 363
Moonroof ............................................... 130
Power Windows ...................................... 128
Trunk ...................................................... 121
Outside Temperature Display .................... 89
Overheating .............................................. 433PPandora®........................................... 191, 214
Panic Mode ............................................... 127 Parking
..................................................... 341
Parking Brake ........................................... 337
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator (Red) .................................................. 68, 437
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator ................. 50
Passing Indicators ..................................... 136
Power Windows ....................................... 128
Precautions While Driving ....................... 318
Rain ........................................................ 318
Pregnant Women ....................................... 37
Puncture (Tire) ................................. 411, 418
RRadiator.................................................... 372
Radio (AM/FM) ......................... 177, 181, 204
Radio Data System (RDS) ................. 183, 205
Range .................................................... 85, 88
RDS (Radio Data System) ................. 183, 205
Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing) ...... 451
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror
Button ..................................................... 142
Rear Seats (Folding Down) ...................... 152
Rearview Camera ..................................... 342
Rearview Mirror ....................................... 144
Refueling .................................................. 343
Fuel Gauge ............................................... 82
Gasoline ................................. 343, 444, 446
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 71
Regulations .............................. 335, 394, 449

463Index
Remote Transmitter................................. 109
Replacement
Battery .................................................... 401
Bulbs ...................................................... 376
Fuses .............................................. 439, 440
Tires........................................................ 397
Wiper Blade Rubber ................................ 389
Reporting Safety Defects ......................... 450
Resetting a Trip Meter ......................... 84, 87SSafe Driving................................................ 27
Safety Check ............................................... 31
Safety Labels .............................................. 65
Safety Message .......................................... 25
Seat Belts .................................................... 32
Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor ................. 36
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners ................. 34
Checking .................................................. 38
Fastening .................................................. 35
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt ......................................................... 59
Pregnant Women...................................... 37
Reminder .................................................. 33
Warning Indicator ............................... 33, 70
Seat Heaters ............................................. 160
Seats .......................................................... 146
Adjusting ................................................ 146
Front Seats.............................................. 146 Rear Seats ............................................... 152
Seat Heaters ............................................ 160
Security System ......................................... 125
Immobilizer System Indicator ..................... 75
Security System Alarm Indicator ................. 75
Select Lever ................................. 17, 320, 322
Operation .................................. 17, 321, 322
Releasing ................................................. 432
Won’t Move ............................................ 432
Select/Reset Knob ................................. 84, 87
Selecting a Child Seat ................................. 56
Selector Knob (Audio) .............................. 179
Setting the Clock ...................................... 104
Shift Lever ................................... 17, 320, 322
Shift Lever Position Indicator ..................... 70
Shift Position Indicator ............................. 321
Shifting (Transmission) ..................... 320, 322
Shoulder Anchor ......................................... 36
Side Airbags ................................................ 46
Side Curtain Airbags ................................... 48
Smart Entry System Indicator .................................................... 75
Smart Entry with Push Button Start System ..................................................... 111
SMS Text Message ............ 258, 272, 287, 296
Snow Tires ................................................. 399
Spare Tire .................................. 411, 445, 447
Spark Plugs ........................................ 444, 446
Specifications ............................................ 444 Specified Fuel
........................... 343, 444, 446
Speedometer .............................................. 82
SRS Airbags (Airbags) ................................. 42
Starting the Engine .......................... 313, 315
Does Not Start......................................... 426
Engine Switch Buzzer .............................. 131
Jump Starting .......................................... 429
Steering Wheel
Adjusting ................................................ 143
Stopping ................................................... 341
Summer Tires ............................................ 399
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ........ 42
Switches (Around the Steering Wheel) ............................................. 2, 3, 131
System Message Indicator .......................... 74
TTachometer................................................. 82
Temperature High Temperature Indicator ....................... 72
Low Temperature Indicator........................ 75
Outside Temperature Display ..................... 89
Temperature Sensor ................................... 89
Text Message .................... 258, 272, 287, 296
Time (Setting) ........................................... 104
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) ..................................................... 333
Indicator............................................ 73, 438