2015 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID ESP

Devices That Emit Radio WavesThe following products and systems on your vehicle emit radio waves when\
in
operation:
• Audio system • Immobilizer system

® Audio • Remote transmitter

® HandsFreeLink®
Each of the above complies with the appropriate requirements or the requ\
ired
standards of the FCC (Federal Communications Commission) and Industry \
Canada,
described below:
As required by the FCC:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject\
to the
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interf\
erence, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including inter\
ference that
may cause undesired operation.
Changes or modi cations not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
As required by Industry Canada:
This device complies with Industry Canada Standard RSS-Gen/210/310.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device \
may not
cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, \
including
interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
California Perchlorate Contamination Prevention Act The airbags, seat belt tensioners, and CR-type batteries in this vehicle\
may
contain perchlorate materials—special handling may apply. See www.dtsc.
ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate/ for more information.
California Proposition 65 Warning
WARNING: This product contains or emits chemicals known to the state of
California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.\
DISCLOSURES
Event Data RecordersThis vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR). The main purpose of
an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, suc\
h as an air
bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in unde\
rstanding
how a vehicle’s systems performed. The EDR is designed to record data related to
vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of time, typicall\
y
30 seconds or less. The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record such d\
ata as:
How various systems in your vehicle were operating;
Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were buckled/fasten\
ed;
How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator and/or b\
rake pedal; and,
How fast the vehicle was traveling.
These data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances \
in
which crashes and injuries occur. NOTE: EDR data are recorded by your vehicle
only if a non-trivial crash situation occurs; no data are recorded by th\
e EDR under
normal driving conditions and no personal data (e.g., name, gender, age, and
crash location) are recorded. However, other parties, such as law enforcement,
could combine the EDR data with the type of personally identifying data \
routinely
acquired during a crash investigation.
To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is required, and acces\
s to
the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle manufacture\
r, other
parties such as law enforcement that have the special equipment can read\
the
information if they have access to the vehicle or the EDR.
The data belong to the vehicle owner and may not be accessed by anyone e\
lse
except as legally required or with the permission of the vehicle owner.
Service Diagnostic Recorders This vehicle is equipped with service-related devices that record inform\
ation
about powertrain performance. The data can be used to verify emissions l\
aw
requirements and/or help technicians diagnose and solve service problems\
. It may
also be combined with data from other sources for research purposes, but\

it remains confi dential.

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SAFETY
VISUAL INDEX
Dashboard, Ceiling, and Other Controls
2
53
71
8
6
4
1 Touchscreen (audio/phone/
navigation* controls) p. 42, p. 60
2 Hazard warning button
3 Climate control system p. 37
4 Seat heater switches* p. 37
5 USB/HDMI port p. 40
Accessory power socket p. 40
6 Map lights p. 31
7 Power window switches p. 30
Door lock switches p. 29
Door mirror controls p. 36
8 Fuel fi ll door handle p. 81
Trunk release button p. 29
*if equipped
Your safety—and the safety of others—is very important, and operati\
ng this vehicle
safely is an important responsibility. While we strive to help you make informed
decisions about safety, it is not practical or possible to warn you about all the
hazards associated with operating or maintaining your vehicle. Therefore\
, you must
use your own good judgment.
Important Safety Information
This guide explains many of your vehicle’s safety features and how to use them.
Please read this information carefully. Following the instructions below will also help
to keep you and your passengers safe.
Important Safety Precautions
• Always wear your seat belt.
• Secure all children in the proper restraint system.
• Be aware of airbag hazards.
• Don’t drink and drive.
• Pay appropriate attention to the task of driving safely.
• Control your speed.
• Keep your vehicle in safe condition.
Engaging in cell phone conversation or other activities that keep you fr\
om paying
close attention to the road, other vehicles, and pedestrians could lead \
to a crash.
Remember, situations can change quickly, and only you can decide when it is safe
to divert some attention away from driving.
Safety Messages When you see the following messages throughout this guide, pay close att\
ention.
You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don’t follow
instructions.
You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don’t follow
instructions.
You CAN be HURT if you don’t follow instructions.
This information is intended to help you avoid damage to your
vehicle, other property, or the environment.
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
NOTICE
SAFETY INFORMATION

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SAFETY
SAFETY
Child Safety
Each year, many children are injured or killed in vehicle crashes because they ar\
e
either unrestrained or not properly restrained. In fact, vehicle collisi\
ons are the
number one cause of death of children ages 12 and under.
The National Highway Traffi c Safety Administration and Transport Canada
recommend that all children ages 12 and under be properly restrained in \
a rear seat.
Some states or provinces/territories have laws restricting where childre\
n may ride.
To reduce the number of child deaths and injuries, every state, Canadian \
province
and territory requires that infants and children be properly restrained \
when they ride
in a vehicle.
Protecting Child Passengers
• An infl ating front or side airbag can injure or kill a child sitting in the fro\
nt seat.
• A child in the front seat is more likely to interfere with the driver’\
s ability to safely control the vehicle.
• Statistics show that children of all sizes and ages are safer when they \
are properly restrained in a rear seat.
• Any child who is too small to wear a seat belt correctly must be restrai\
ned in an approved child seat that is properly secured to the vehicle using either\
the lap
belt portion of the lap/shoulder belt or the lower anchors of the LATCH system.
• Never hold a child on your lap because it is impossible to protect them \
in the event of a collision.
• Never put a seat belt over yourself and a child. During a crash, the bel\
t would likely press deep into the child and cause serious or fatal injuries.
• Never let two children use the same seat belt. Both children could be ve\
ry seriously injured in a crash.
• Do not allow children to operate the doors, windows, or seat adjusters.
• Do not leave children in the vehicle unattended, especially in hot weath\
er when the inside of the vehicle can get hot enough to kill them. They could al\
so activate
vehicle controls, causing it to move unexpectedly.
Children who are unrestrained or improperly restrained can be seriously \
injured or killed in a crash.
Any child too small for a seat belt should be properly restrained in a c\
hild
seat. A larger child should be properly restrained with a seat belt, usi\
ng a
booster seat if necessary.
WARNING
Protecting Infants An infant must be properly restrained in a rear-facing, reclining child seat until the
infant reaches the seat maker’s weight or height limit for the seat, and the infant
is at least one year old. Many experts recommend use of a rear-facing seat for
a child up to two years old if the child’s height and weight are appropriate for a
rear-facing seat.
Child seats must be placed and secured in a rear
seating position. Rear-facing child seats should
never be installed in a forward-facing position.
When properly installed, a rear-facing child seat may prevent the driver or a front
passenger from moving their seat all the way back, or from locking their\
seat-back
in the desired position. If this occurs, we recommend that you install t\
he child
seat directly behind the front passenger’s seat, move the seat as far forward as
needed, and leave it unoccupied. Or, you may wish to get a smaller rear-facing
child seat.
Placing a rear-facing child seat in the front seat can result in serious injury or
death during a crash.
Always place a rear-facing child seat in the rear seat, not the front.
WARNING
Allowing a child to play with a seat belt or wrap one around their neck \
can
result in serious injury or death.
Instruct children not to play with any seat belt and make sure any unuse\
d seat
belt a child can reach is buckled, fully retracted, and locked.
WARNING

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AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
Touchscreen Operation
Use simple gestures—including touching, swiping, and scrolling—to \
operate certain
audio functions.
Some items may be grayed out during driving to reduce the potential for \
distraction.
You can select them when the vehicle is stopped or use voice commands*.
Wearing gloves may limit or prevent touchscreen response.
Models with touchscreen
*if equipped
**HondaLink can be accessed only if the app is installed on your
smartphone, and the phone is connected to the system (see page 43).
Power button: Turn
audio on or off.
HOME
(screen shown)
MENU: Display
menu items for the
selected screen.
BACK: Go back
to the previous
screen. button: Change
screen brightness.
Settings: Choose
Audio for options. HondaLink™:
View apps when
your phone is
connected through
HondaLink**. Audio: Display
current audio
information.
Volume
Changing Icon Order
You can change the order of the icons on the Home screen.
1. From the Home screen, select Settings.
2. Select System.
3. Select the Home tab.
4. Select Home Screen Edit Order.
5. Select and hold the icon you want to move and slide it to a different position.
HondaLink™
You can connect a compatible smartphone to the audio system to enable int\
egration
between the smartphone’s approved apps and the vehicle. This allows you to control
the phone’s apps through the touchscreen.
To check smartphone compatibility and connection instructions, visit handsfreelink.
honda.com.
To get more information on HondaLink features and apps, visit www.hondalink.com.

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BLUETOOTH
® HANDSFREELINK®BLUETOOTH® HANDSFREELINK®
Storing Speed Dial Entries
Store up to 20 numbers for quick dialing.
1. From the Home screen, select Phone.
2. Select MENU.
3. Select Edit Speed Dial, then select New Entry.
4. Select an entry method.
5. If desired, you can create a voice tag for the number. Follow the prompts.
Using Speed Dial
Make calls quickly using stored speed dial entries.
Using voice commands
Press the Talk button before you say each command.
1. Say “Dial by name.”
2. Say the stored voice tag name. For example, “John Smith.”
Using the touchscreen
1. From the Home screen, select Phone.
2. Scroll through the list to fi nd the entry you want to call, and select it to call.
SMS Text Messaging and E-Mail*
Receive and send messages from your paired and connected phone. Visit
handsfreelink.honda.com (U.S.) or www .handsfreelink.ca (Canada) to check phone
compatibility . Standard message rates apply . This feature is limited while the vehicle
is moving.
Receiving and Responding to Messages
When you receive a new message, a pop-up appears on the touchscreen. You can
view the message when the vehicle is stopped. You can also reply to it using fi xed
phrases or call the sender.
1. When the prompt appears, select Read.
2. The message is displayed, and the system reads it aloud.
To reply: With the message open, select Reply,
and choose one of the six available responses.
Select Send to send the message. You cannot
create a new text message.
To call the sender: With the message open,
select Call.
Selecting an Account
If your phone has both text message and e-mail accounts, you can select \
only one
of them at a time to be active and receive notifi cations.
1. From the Home screen, select Settings.
2. Select Phone.
3. Select Select Account.
4. Select Text Message or an e-mail account.
*if equipped

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DRIVING
DRIVING
Forward Collision Warning ( FCW)*
If the camera mounted between the windshield and the rearview mirror det\
ects a
vehicle in front of you when your vehicle speed is 10 mph (15 km/h) or\
higher—and it
determines there is a likelihood of a frontal collision—the system pr\
ovides you with
visual and audible warnings.
If you do not brake in time or take preventive
action, BRAKE appears in the display and a
beep sounds continuously.
Changing Settings
Determine the alert timing or turn the system off using Customize Settin\
gs menu in
the Vehicle Menu in the i-MID. Use the steering wheel controls to make and en\
ter
selections (see page 38).
1. Press the MENU button on the steering wheel.
2. Select Customize Settings.
3. Select Driving Support System Setup.
4. Select Forward Collision Warning Distance.
5. Select Long, Normal, Short, or Off.
6. Press MENU to exit the menu.
Important Safety Reminder
FCW cannot detect all objects ahead and may not detect a given object; a\
ccuracy
of the system will vary based on weather, speed, extreme interior heat, and other
factors. FCW does not include a braking function. It is always your resp\
onsibility to
safely operate the vehicle and avoid collisions.
*if equipped
Beep
Lane Departure Warning ( LDW)*
A camera mounted between the windshield and the rearview mirror determin\
es if
your vehicle begins to move away from the center of a detected lane whil\
e driving
between 40–90 mph (64–145 km/h).
If you cross a detected lane line without
using your turn signal, a LANE DEP ARTURE
message appears on the display and a
beep sounds.
Turning LDW On or Off
Press LDW to turn the system on or off. A green
indicator light appears on the button when the
system is on.
Important Safety Reminder
Like all assistance systems, LDW has limitations. Over-reliance on LDW may result
in a collision. It is always your responsibility to keep the vehicle wit\
hin your lane.
LDW only alerts you when lane drift is detected without a turn signal in\
use. LDW
may not detect all lane markings or lane departures; accuracy will vary \
based on
weather, speed, and lane marker condition. It is always your responsibility to \
safely
operate the vehicle and avoid collisions.
*if equipped
LDW button
Beep
Indicator

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MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE
Temperature
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the\
tire’s
resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat w\
hen tested
under controlled conditions on a specifi ed indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained
high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and re\
duce
tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. Th\
e grade
C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires mu\
st
meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and
A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel th\
an the
minimum required by law.
WARNING: The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that
is properly infl ated and not overloaded. Excessive speed, underinfl ation, or
excessive loading, either separately or in combination, can cause heat b\
uildup
and possible tire failure. Tire Pressure Monitoring System ( TPMS) - Required Federal
Explanation
U.S. models
Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthl\
y
when cold and infl ated to the infl ation pressure recommended by the
vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire infl ation pressure label.
(If your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated \
on the
vehicle placard or tire infl ation pressure label, you should determine the
proper tire infl ation pressure for those tires.)
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with
a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) that illuminates a low
tire pressure telltale when one or more of your tires is signifi cantly
underinfl ated.
Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illuminates, you should stop
and check your tires as soon as possible, and infl ate them to the proper
pressure.
Driving on a signifi cantly underinfl ated tire causes the tire to overheat and
can lead to tire failure. Underinfl ation also reduces fuel effi ciency and tire
tread life, and may affect the vehicle’s handling and stopping ability.
Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenanc\
e,
and it is the driver’s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure, even if
underinfl ation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS
low tire pressure telltale.
Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to \
indicate when the system is not operating properly. The TPMS malfunction
indicator is combined with the low tire pressure telltale. When the syst\
em
detects a malfunction, the telltale will fl ash for approximately one minute
and then remain continuously illuminated. This sequence will continue up\
on
subsequent vehicle start-ups as long as the malfunction exists.
When the malfunction indicator is illuminated, the system may not be abl\
e
to detect or signal low tire pressure as intended.
TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of reasons, including the
installation of replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle \
that
prevent the TPMS from functioning properly.
Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or more
tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement or altern\
ate
tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function properly.

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CUSTOMER INFORMATION
CUSTOMER INFORMATION
Learn about information specifi c to you as a Honda customer and how to get help.
Frequently Asked Questions/ Troubleshooting
Below are some frequently asked questions and troubleshooting items that\
you may
have about the vehicle.
Q: How do I set the vehicle clock?
A: For vehicles without navigation, see page 39. For vehicles with navigati\
on, the
time is automatically set using GPS signals.
Q: Why doesn’t the vehicle start when I press the ENGINE START/STOP button?
A: The brake pedal must be pressed to start the engine.
Q: What is the AUTO setting on my headlight lever?
A: When in the AUTO position, the vehicle’s exterior lights will automatically turn
on or off depending on the ambient lighting.
Q: Why won’t the driver’s door unlock when I grab the door handle, even though
the keyless access remote is within range?
A: If you pull the handle too quickly, the system may not have time to confi rm the
door is unlocked. Wait to hear a beep to confi rm the door is unlocked. If you are
wearing gloves, the system may be slow to respond.
Q: After my battery was disconnected or went dead, the audio system is aski\
ng for
a code. Where do I nd this?
A: In most cases, you do not need to enter a code. Turn on the vehicle and the
audio system, and press and hold the power button until the system react\
ivates.
Q: Why can’t I operate Pandora
® through the audio system?
A: Audio may be streaming through Bluetooth
® Audio. Make sure Pandora mode
is selected and the phone cable is properly connected to the USB adapter\

cable (if using). Some phones may prompt you to “Allow” a connec\
tion.
Q: Is my phone compatible with Bluetooth features?
A: Visit handsfreelink.com (U.S.) or www.handsfreelink.ca (Canada) to
check phone compatibility for Bluetooth
® Audio, Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®,
and SMS text messaging.
Q: Every time I press the Talk button, the system gives me voice prompts. Can I turn
these off?*
A: From the Home screen, select SETTINGS. Select System, then select Voice
Prompt. Select Off.
CUSTOMER INFORMATION
*if equipped
Contact Us
Honda dealer 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 dissatisfi ed with the decision made by the dealership’s
management, contact Honda Automobile Customer Service.
U.S. Owners:
American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Honda Automobile Customer Service
1919 Torrance Blvd.
Mail Stop 500-2N-7A
Torrance, CA 90501-2746
Tel: (800) 999-1009
In Puerto Rico and
the U.S. Virgin Islands:
Bella International
P.O. Box 190816
San Juan, PR 00919-0816
Tel: (787) 620-7546
When you call or write, please give us the following information:
• Vehicle Identifi cation Number
• Date of purchase
• Odometer reading of your vehicle
• Your name, address, and telephone number
• A detailed descripton of the problem
• Name of the dealer who sold the vehicle to you
Honda Roadside Assistance
24-hour emergency road service is available to you in the United States \
and
Canada throughout your 3-year/36,000-mile warranty term. Services includ\
e
jump starting, fl at tire and lockout assistance, towing, and more (limitations apply).
Call (866) 864-5211 (U.S.) or (800) 465-7587 (Canada). Canadian Owners:
Honda Canada, Inc.
Customer Relations
180 Honda Blvd.
Markham, ON
L6C 0H9
Tel: (888) 946-6329
Fax: (877) 939-0909
e-mail: [email protected]