2015 HONDA CIVIC COUPE steering

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uuAirbags uAirbag System Components
Safe Driving
The front, front side, and side curtain
airbags are deployed according to the
direction and severity of impact. Both side
curtain airbags are deployed in a rollover.
The airbag system includes:aTwo SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)
front airbags. The driver's airbag is stored
in the center of the steering wheel; the
front passenger's airbag is stored in the
dashboard. Both are marked SRS
AIRBAG.bTwo side airbags, one for the driver and
one for a front passenger. The airbags are
stored in the outer edges of the seat-
backs. Both are marked SIDE AIRBAG .cTwo side curtain airbags, one for each
side of the vehicle. The airbags are stored
in the ceiling, above the side windows.
The front and rear pillars are marked
SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG.
dAn electronic control unit that continually
monitors and can record information
about the sensors, the airbag activators,
the seat belt tensioners, and driver and
front passenger seat belt use when the
ignition switch is in ON
(w
*1.
eAutomatic front seat belt tensioners. The
driver's and front passenger's seat belts
incorporate sensors that detect whether
or not they are fastened.fA driver's seat position sensor. If the seat
is too far forward, the airbag will inflate
with less force.gWeight sensors in the front passenger's
seat. The front passenger's airbag will be
turned off if the weight on the seat is 65
lbs (29 kg) or less (the weight of an infant
or small child).
hImpact sensors that can detect a
moderate-to-severe front or side impact.iAn indicator on the dashboard that alerts
you that the front passenger's front
airbag has been turned off.jAn indicator on the instrument panel that
alerts you to a possible problem with your
airbag system or seat belt tensioners.kA rollover sensor that detects whether
the vehicle is about to roll over.*1: Models with the smart entry system have an
ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.

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uuAirbags uAirbag System Components
Safe Driving
Airbags can pose serious hazards. To do their job, airbags must inflate with
tremendous force. So, while airbags help save lives, they can cause burns, bruises,
and other minor injuries, sometimes even fatal ones if occupants are not wearing
their seat belts properly and sitting correctly.
What you should do: Always wear your seat belt properly, and sit upright and as
far back from the steering wheel as possible while allowing full control of the
vehicle. A front passenger should move their seat as far back from the dashboard as
possible.
Remember, however, that no safety system can prevent all injuries or deaths that
can occur in a severe crash, even when seat belts are properly worn and the airbags
deploy.
Do not place hard or sharp objects between yourself and a front airbag.
Carrying hard or sharp objects on your lap, or driving with a pipe or other sharp
object in your mouth, can result in injuries if your front airbag inflates.
Do not attach or place objects on the front airbag covers. Objects on the
covers marked SRS AIRBAG could interfere with the proper operation of the airbags
or be propelled inside the vehicle and hurt someone if the airbags inflate.■
Important Facts About Your Airbags
1 Important Facts About Your Airbags
Do not attempt to deactivate your airbags. Together,
airbags and seat belts provide the best protection.
When driving, keep hands and arms out of the
deployment path of the front airbag by holding each
side of the steering wheel. Do not cross an arm over
the airbag cover.

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uuAirbags uTypes of Airbags
Safe Driving
Types of AirbagsYour vehicle is equipped with three types of airbags:
• Front airbags: Airbags in front of the driver's and front passenger's seats.
• Side airbags: Airbags in the driver's and front passenger's seat-backs.
• Side curtain airbags: Airbags above the side windows.
Each is discussed in the following pages.Front Airbags (SRS)The front SRS airbags inflate in a moderate-to-severe frontal collision to help protect
the head and chest of the driver and/or front passenger.
SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) indicates that the airbags are designed to
supplement seat belts, not replace them. Seat belts are the occupant's primary
restraint system.
The front airbags are housed in the center of the steering wheel for the driver, and
in the dashboard for the front passenger. Both airbags are marked SRS AIRBAG.*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.■
Housing Locations
1 Types of Airbags
The airbags can inflate whenever the ignition switch
is in ON
(w*1.
After an airbag inflates in a crash, you may see a
small amount of smoke. This is from the combustion
process of the inflator ma terial and is not harmful.
People with respiratory problems may experience
some temporary discomfort. If this occurs, get out of
the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.
1 Front Airbags (SRS)
Dual-Stage, Multiple-Threshold Front Airbags
(SRS)
Your vehicle is equipped with dual-stage, multiple-
threshold front airbags (SRS).
During a frontal crash severe enough to cause one or
both front airbags to deploy, the airbags can inflate
at different rates, depending on the severity of the
crash, whether or not the seat belts are latched, and/
or other factors. Frontal airbags are designed to
supplement the seat belts to help reduce the
likelihood of head and chest injuries in frontal
crashes.

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uuIndicators u
Instrument Panel
*1:Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.Indicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
Message
Electric
Power
Steering
(EPS) System
Indicator
●Comes on when you turn the ignition
switch to ON
(w
*1, and goes off when the
engine starts.
●Comes on if there is a problem with the
EPS system.
●Stays on constant ly or does not
come on at all - Have your vehicle
checked by a dealer.
2 If the Electric Power Steering (EPS)
System Indicator Comes On P. 411
Low Tire
Pressure/
TPMS
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when you
turn the ignition switch to ON
(w
*1, then
goes off.
●May come on briefly if the ignition switch
is turned to ON
(w
*1 and the vehicle is not
moved within 45 seconds, to indicate the
calibration process is not yet complete.
●Comes on and stays on when:
- One or more tires’ pressures are
determined to be significantly low.
- The system has not been calibrated.
●Comes on while driving - Stop in a
safe place, check tire pressures, and
inflate the tire(s) if necessary.●Stays on after the tires are inflated
to the recommended pressures - The
system needs to be calibrated.
2 TPMS Calibration P. 322
●Blinks for about one minute, and then
stays on if there is a problem with the
TPMS, or when a compact spare tire is
temporarily installed.
●Blinks and remains on - Have your
vehicle checked by a dealer. If the
vehicle is fitted with a compact spare,
get your regular tire repaired or
replaced and put back on your vehicle
as soon as you can.
U.S.
models

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uuIndicators uintelligent Multi-Information Display (i -MID) Warning and Information Messages
Instrument Panel
Message
Condition
Explanation
●Appears after you set the power mode to
ACCESSORY or ON.
2Starting the Engine P. 300
●Appears when the steering wheel is locked.
●Move the steering wheel left and right while pressing
the ENGINE START/STOP button.
Models with smart entry system
Continuously
variable
transmission
modelsManual
transmission
modelsExcept U.S.
models with
continuously
variable
transmission

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Controls
This chapter explains how to operate the various controls necessary for driving.
Clock.................................................. 100
Locking and Unlocking the Doors
Key Types and Functions .................. 102Low Smart Entry Remote Signal Strength
*..... 104
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside .......................................... 105
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside ............................................. 110
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .......... 112
Opening and Closing the Trunk ....... 113
Security System
Immobilizer System .......................... 116
Security System Alarm ...................... 116Opening and Closing the Windows ..... 119
Opening and Closing the Moonroof
*...... 121
Operating the Switches Around the
Steering Wheel Ignition Switch
*............................... 122
ENGINE START/STOP Button
*........... 123
Ignition Switch and Power Mode Comparison ................................... 126
Turn Signals ..................................... 127
Light Switches.................................. 127
Fog Lights
*...................................... 130
Daytime Running Lights ................... 130
Wipers and Washers ........................ 131
Brightness Control ........................... 132
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror
* Button .... 133
Adjusting the Steering Wheel .......... 134
Adjusting the Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirror ................... 135
Power Door Mirrors ......................... 135
Adjusting the Seats .......................... 137
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience ItemsInterior Lights .................................. 145
Interior Convenience Items .............. 147
Heating and Cooling
*
Using Vents, Heating and A/C.......... 152
Climate Control System
*
Using Automatic Climate Control .... 155Automatic Climate Control Sensors
..... 157
* Not available on all models

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Operating the Switches Around the Steering WheelIgnition 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 IGNITION 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.
3
WARNING
Removing the key from the ignition switch
while driving locks the steering. This can
cause you to lose co ntrol of the vehicle.
Remove the key from the ignition switch
only when parked.Manual transmission modelsContinuously variable transmission modelsAll 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 pos ition 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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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uENGINE START/STOP Button
*
Continued
Controls
ENGINE START/STOP Button
*
*1: Except U.S. models with
continuously variable transmission
■
Changing the Power Mode
1ENGINE START/STOP Button
*
ENGINE START/STOP Button Operating Range
You can start the engine when the smart entry
remote is inside the vehicle.
The engine may also run if the smart entry remote is
close to the door or window, even if it is outside the
vehicle.
ON mode:
Indicator in the button is off, if the engine is running.
If the smart entry remote battery is weak, the beeper
sounds and the TO START, HOLD REMOTE NEAR
START BUTTON message appears on the i-MID.
2 If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak
P. 401
Do not leave the power mode in ACCESSORY or ON
when you get out.
Operating Range
Continuously Variable Transmission Manual Transmission
VEHICLE OFF (LOCK)
Indicator in the button is off.
The steering wheel is locked
*1.
The power to all electrical
components is turned off.
Press the button without the shift
lever in
( P.
Shift to ( P then press the button. Press the button.Without pressing
the clutch pedal
Without pressing
the brake pedal ACCESSORY
Indicator in the button is on.
Indicator in the button blinks
(from ON to ACCESSORY).
Operate the audio system and
other accessories in this position.
ON
Indicator in the button is on.
All electrical components can be
used.
Indicator
Indicator
Shift to
(
P.
U.S. models
* Not available on all models