2015 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID remote control

Contents
Child Safety P. 52Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 64Safety Labels P. 65
Opening and Closing the Trunk P. 114 Security System P. 117 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 119
Adjusting the Mirrors P. 132 Adjusting the Seats P. 134
Climate Control System P. 144
Audio Error Messages P. 184 General Information on the Audio System P. 188
When Driving P. 238 Braking P. 267Parking Your Vehicle P. 271
Accessories and Modifications P. 277
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 288 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 300
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 308 12 Volt Battery P. 317 Remote Transmitter Care P. 318
Cleaning P. 320
Engine Does Not Start P. 341 Jump Starting P. 344 Shift Lever Does Not Move P. 346
Fuses P. 353 Emergency Towing P. 356
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 361 Reporting Safety Defects P. 362
Authorized Manuals P. 367 Customer Service Information P. 368
Quick Reference GuideP. 4
Safe DrivingP. 27
Instrument PanelP. 67
ControlsP. 101
FeaturesP. 147
DrivingP. 231
MaintenanceP. 279
Handling the UnexpectedP. 325
InformationP. 357
IndexP. 369
15 CIVIC IMA-31TR26300.book 3 ページ ２０１４年９月９日　火曜日　午後１２時２０分

19
Quick Reference Guide
Features (P147)
002300
75°F miles
Audio System (P148)For navigation system operation () See the Navigation System Manual
MENU VOL HOME
BACK i-MID
CD Slot HOME Screen
(Power)
Button
(CD Eject)
Button
Button
Audio Remote Controls
(P152)
●
( + / (- Button
Press to adjust the volume up/down.
● SOURCE Button
Press to change the audio mode: FM1/
FM2/AM/SiriusXM
*/CD/USB/iPod/
Pandora ®*/ahaTM */Apps*/Bluetooth®
Audio/AUX HDMI.
● / Button
Radio: Press to change the preset station.
Press and hold to select the next or
previous strong station.
CD/USB device: Press to skip to the beginning of
the next song or return to the
beginning of the current song.
Press and hold to change a folder.
(+ / (- Button
SOURCE
Button / Button
*
Not available on all models
15 CIVIC IMA-31TR26300.book 19 ページ ２０１４年９月９日　火曜日　午後１２時２０分

103Continued
Controls
Locking and Unlocking the Doors
Key Types and Functions
This vehicle comes with the following keys:
Use the key to start an d stop the engine, to
lock and unlock the doors and to open the
trunk. You can also use the remote
transmitter or smart entry system to lock and
unlock the doors and to open the trunk.
■Smart entry remote
The built-in key can be used to lock/unlock the
doors when the smart entry remote battery
becomes weak and the power door lock/
unlock operation is disabled.
To remove the built-in key, pull it out while
sliding the release knob. To reinstall the built-
in key, push the built-in key into the smart
entry remote until it clicks.
1 Key Types and Functions
All the keys have an immobilizer system. The
immobilizer system helps to protect against vehicle
theft. 2 Immobilizer System P. 117
The keys contain precision electronics.
Adhere to the following advi ce to prevent damage to
the electronics:
•Do not leave the keys in direct sunlight, or in
locations with high temperature or high humidity.
•Do not drop the keys or set heavy objects on them.
•Keep the keys away from liquids.
•Do not take the keys apart except for replacing the
battery.
If the circuits in the keys are damaged, the engine
may not start, and the remote transmitter may not
work.
If the keys do not work properly, have them
inspected by a dealer.Release Knob
Built-in Key
15 CIVIC IMA-31TR26300.book 103 ページ ２０１４年９月９日　火曜日　午後１２時２０分

105
uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uLow Smart Entry Remote Signal Strength
Controls
Low Smart Entry Remote Signal Strength
The vehicle transmits radio waves to loca te the smart entry remote when locking/
unlocking the doors, opening the trunk, or to start the engine.
In the following cases, locking/unlocking the doors, opening the trunk, or starting
the engine may be inhibited or operation may be unstable:
• Strong radio waves are being transmitted by nearby equipment.
• You are carrying the smart entry remo te together with telecommunications
equipment, laptop computers, ce ll phones, or wireless devices.
• A metallic object is touching or covering the smart entry remote.1Low Smart Entry Remote Signal Strength
Communication between the smart entry remote and
the vehicle consumes the smart entry remote’s
battery.
Battery life is about two years, but this varies
depending on regularity of use.
The battery is consumed whenever the smart entry
remote is receivi ng strong radio wave s. Avoid placing
it near electrical appliances such as televisions and
personal computers.
15 CIVIC IMA-31TR26300.book 105 ページ ２０１４年９月９日　火曜日　午後１２時２０分

106
uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uLocking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
Controls
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
■Locking the doors
Press the lock button.
Once: u Some exterior lights flash, all the doors
lock, and the security system sets.
Twice (within five se conds after the first
push): u The beeper sounds and verifies the
security system is set.
■Unlocking the doors
Press the unlock button.
Once:
u Some exterior lights flash twice, and the
driver’s door unlocks.
Twice:
u The remaining doors unlock.
■Using the Remote Transmitter1Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
You can lock or unlock doors using the remote
transmitter or smart entry system only when the
power mode in VEHICLE OFF.
1Using the Remote Transmitter
If you do not open a door within 30 seconds of
unlocking the vehicle with the remote transmitter,
the doors will automatically relock.
You can change the relock timer setting. 2 Customized Features P. 93
If the interior light switch is in the door activated
position, the interior light s come on when you press
the unlock button.
No doors opened: The lights fade out after 30 seconds.
Doors relocked with the remote: The lights go off
immediately. 2 Interior Lights P. 139
The remote transmitter us es low-power signals, so
the operating range may vary depending on the
surroundings.
The remote will not lock th e vehicle when a door is
open.
If the distance at which it works varies, the battery is
probably low.
If the LED does not come on when you press a
button, the battery is dead. 2 Replacing the Button Battery P. 318
You can customize the door unlock mode setting. 2 Customized Features P. 93
LED
Unlock
Button Lock
Button
15 CIVIC IMA-31TR26300.book 106 ページ ２０１４年９月９日　火曜日　午後１２時２０分

Continued107
uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uLocking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
Controls
When you carry the smart entry remote, you
can lock/unlock the doors and open the trunk.
You can lock/unlock the doors within a radius
of about 32 inches (80 cm) of the outside door
handle. You can open the trunk within about
32 inches (80 cm) radius from the trunk
release button.
■Locking the doors and the trunk
Press the door lock button on the front door.u Some exterior lights flash; the beeper
sounds; all the doors lock; and the
security system sets.
■Using the Smart Entry with Push Button Start System
Door Lock Button
1Using the Smart Entry with Push Button Start System
•Do not leave the smart entry remote in the vehicle
when you get out. Carry it with you.
•Even if you are not carrying the smart entry remote,
you can lock/unlock the doors while someone else
with the remote is within range.
•The door may be unlocked if the door handle is
covered with water in heavy rain or in a car wash if
the smart entry remote is within range.
•If you grip a front door handle wearing gloves, the
door sensor may be slow to respond or may not
respond by unlocking the doors.
•You cannot unlock the door by gripping the handle
after two seconds of unlocking it.
•The door may not open if you pull it immediately
after gripping the door handle. Grip the handle
again and confirm that th e door is unlocked before
pulling the handle.
•Even within the 32 inches (80 cm) radius, you may
not be able to lock/unlock the doors with the smart
entry remote if it is a bove or below the outside
handle.
•The smart entry remote may not operate if it is too
close to the door and door glass.
You can customize the door lock mode and keyless
lock acknowledge ment setting.
2 Customized Features P. 93
15 CIVIC IMA-31TR26300.book 107 ページ ２０１４年９月９日　火曜日　午後１２時２０分

109
uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uLocking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
Controls
Fully insert the key and turn it.
■Locking the driver’s and front
passenger’s door
Push the lock tab forward
a or push the
master door lock switch in the lock direction
b, and close the door.
■Locking the rear passengers’ doors
Push the lock tab forward and close the door.
■Lockout prevention system
The doors cannot be locked when the sm art entry remote is inside the vehicle.
■Locking/Unlocking the Doors Using a Key1Locking/Unlocking the Doors Using a Key
When you lock the driver’s door with the key, all the
other doors lock at the sa me time. When unlocking,
the driver’s door unlocks first. Turn the key a second
time within a few seconds to unlock the remaining
doors.
If you unlock the doors with the key, the alarm goes
off when you open the bonnet or move the shift lever
out of
( P.
You can customize the door unlock mode setting. 2 Customized Features P. 93
Lock
Unlock
■Locking a Door Without Using a Key1Locking a Door Without Using a Key
When you lock the driver’s door, all the other doors
lock at the same time.
Make sure you have the key in your hand before
locking the door to prevent it from being locked in
the vehicle.
15 CIVIC IMA-31TR26300.book 109 ページ ２０１４年９月９日　火曜日　午後１２時２０分

115
uuOpening and Closing the Trunk uUsing the Trunk Release Button
Controls
■Locking the trunk opener
You can lock the trunk release with the built-
in key.
Locking the trunk release disables the trunk
release button on the smart entry remote and
trunk lid to protect luggage in the trunk.
Using the Trunk Release Button
Push up the release bu tton on the trunk lid
after the doors are unlocked.
Even if the trunk is locked, you can open the
trunk if you carry the smart entry remote.
u The beeper will sound.
1Locking the trunk opener
If you need to give the key to someone else, give
them the remote from which you have removed the
built-in key.
1Using the Trunk Release Button
•Do not leave the smart entry remote in the vehicle
when you get out. Carry it with you.
•Even if you are not carrying the smart entry remote,
you can unlock the trunk while someone else with
the remote is within range.
•Do not leave the smart entry remote inside the
trunk and close the lid. The beeper sounds and the
trunk cannot be closed.
•Do not carry the smart entry remote near the trunk
lid when closing it.
•Do not place the smart entry remote around the
rear seat when closing the trunk.
Trunk Release Button
15 CIVIC IMA-31TR26300.book 115 ページ ２０１４年９月９日　火曜日　午後１２時２０分