2015 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID USB

Honda Automobile Customer Service
Your authorized Honda dealer should be able to answer any questions you h\
ave
about your vehicle. However, if you are dissatisfi ed with the information you receive,
you can call Honda Automobile Customer Service (see page 113).
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 include jump \
starting,
fl at tire and lockout assistance, towing, and more (limitations apply). This Owner’s Guide is intended to help you quickly get acquainted with your 2015
Honda Civic Hybrid. It provides basic information and instructions on te\
chnology and
convenience features, as well as emergency procedures and how to get ass\
istance.
This guide is for vehicles sold in the United States and Canada. It cove\
rs all Civic
Hybrid models, so you may fi nd descriptions of features and equipment that are not
in your vehicle. Images throughout this guide are from U.S. vehicles and\
represent
features and equipment that are available on some, but not all, models.
This guide is not intended to be a substitute for the Owner’s Manual. The Owner
Information CD enclosed in your glove box kit includes the Owner’s Manual,
Navigation Manual, Consumer Information Book, and vehicle and tire warra\
nties in
electronic format. This information can be viewed on a computer (PC or \
Mac platform)
and saved or printed for your reference. You can also visit owners.honda.com (U.S.) or
myhonda.ca (Canada) to view the complete and most current information.
If you are the fi rst registered owner of your vehicle, you may request a complimentary
printed copy of the Owner’s Manual, Navigation Manual, Vehicle Warranty, or
Consumer Information Book within the fi rst six months of vehicle purchase. To request
a copy, visit owners.honda.com (U.S.) and create or log in to your account. In Canada,
please request a copy from your Honda dealer.
American Honda Motor Company strives to be proactive in protecting our
environment and natural resources. By using electronic delivery for a co\
nsiderable
portion of the information typically found in a vehicle owner’s manual, we are further
reducing our impact on the environment.
INTRODUCTION TABLE OF CONTENTS
Call (800) 999-1009 (U.S.) or (888) 946-6329 (Canada)
Call (866) 864-5211 (U.S.) or (800) 465-7587 (Canada)
*if equipped
VISUAL INDEX ................................... 1
Steering Wheel and Nearby
Controls ............................................... 1
Dashboard, Ceiling, and Other
Controls ............................................... 2
SAFETY INFORMATION .................... 3
Important Safety Information .......... 3
Seat Belts ........................................... 5
Airbags ................................................ 8
Child Safety ........................................ 14
Safety Label Locations ..................... 21
Reporting Safety Defects ................. 21
INSTRUMENT PANEL ....................... 22
Malfunction Indicators .................... 22
Condition Indicators ......................... 24
On/Off Indicators ............................... 25
Gauges ................................................ 25
Intelligent Multi-Information Display
(i-MID) ................................................. 26
VEHICLE CONTROLS ......................... 27
Using the Remote Transmitter ........ 27
Smart Entry System ........................... 28
Door Operation .................................. 29
Power Window Operation .............. 30
Interior and Exterior Lights ............. 31
One-Touch Turn Signal ..................... 32
Wiper Operation ................................ 32
Adjusting the Seats .......................... 33
Adjusting the Steering Wheel ........ 36
Adjusting the Mirrors ....................... 36
Climate Control System .................. 37
Seat Heaters* .................................... 37
Customized Features ........................ 38
AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY ........... 40Basic Audio Operation ..................... 40
Touchscreen Operation ................... 42
HondaLink™ ...................................... 43
FM/AM Radio .................................... 44
SiriusXM
® Radio ............................... 45
Compact Disc (CD) ........................... 46
iPod
®.................................................... 47
USB Flash Drive ................................ 48
Bluetooth
® Audio .............................. 49
Pandora
® ............................................ 50
HDMI Video ........................................ 51
BLUETOOTH
® HANDSFREELINK®
(HFL) ..................................................... 52
Basic HFL Operation ......................... 52
Pairing a Phone ................................. 54
Making a Call .................................... 55
SMS Text Messaging and E-Mail* ... 57
HondaLink™ Assist .......................... 58
Siri™ Eyes Free ................................. 58
NAVIGATION* .................................... 59
Basic Navigation Operation ........... 59
Entering a Destination ..................... 62
Routing ................................................ 64
DRIVING .............................................. 66
Before Driving ................................... 66
Maximum Load Limit ........................ 68
Starting to Drive ................................ 70
Shifting ................................................ 71
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA
®), aka
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
System ................................................. 71
Braking ............................................... 72
Eco Assist System ............................. 73
Cruise Control .................................... 75

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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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AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
Basic Audio Operation
Connect audio devices and operate buttons and displays for the audio sys\
tem.

USB/ HDMI Port
1. Open the port cover in the front console.
2. Connect a USB fl ash drive or iPod/iPhone
® cable
connector to the USB port, or an HDMI cable to the
HDMI port.
An additional USB cable is located in the center
console.
iPod and iPhone are trademarks of Apple, Inc.
Additional cables and accessories sold separately.
Accessory Power Socket
Open the socket cover in the front console to use
power when the vehicle is on.
Do not insert an automotive type cigarette lighter element. This can ove\
rheat the
power socket.
NOTICE
AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
Learn how to operate the vehicle’ s audio system.
Steering Wheel Controls
You can operate certain functions of the audio
system using the steering wheel controls.
SOURCE button: Cycle through available audio
modes.
/ buttons: Change presets, tracks, albums, or
folders.
+ / - buttons: Adjust audio volume.
MENU button: On vehicles with display audio, press and hold to view options for
the current audio source. Use the other buttons to navigate through the \
options.
FM/AM/SiriusXM
® Radio
Press
or for the next or previous station.
Press and hold
or for the next or previous strong station.
CD/iPod
®/USB/Bluetooth® Audio
Press
or for the next or previous track.
Press and hold
or for the next or previous folder (CD/USB).
Pandora
®
Press for the next song.
Press and hold
or for the next or previous station.
Adjusting the Sound
Adjust various sound settings. Make and enter selections using the touch\
screen.
1. Select Settings.
2. Select Audio.
3. Select Sound.
4. Select the tabs to change the sound mode and adjust the setting.
5. Select OK when complete.

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AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
Compact Disc (CD)
The audio system supports audio CDs, CD-Rs, and CD-RWs in MP3, WMA, or A\
AC
formats.
Source: Select
the CD icon.
Folder: Change
the folder. Open/close:
Display or hide
the track list.
Track: Change
the track.
CD eject button
CD slot
CD display
iPod®
Play and operate an iPod through the vehicle’
s audio system.
Connect your device to the USB port (see page 40).
Searching for Music Use the touchscreen to search for tracks stored on the iPod.
1. From the audio screen, press MENU.
2. Select Music Search.
3. Select a search option.
4. Select the track you want to play.
iPod display
1 23456
Genr e AAASong AAA
Ar tist AAA
Source: Select
the iPod icon.
Open/close:
Display or hide
the track list.
MENU: Display
menu options,
including Music
Search. Songs: Change
the track.
Do not use CDs with adhesive labels or insert a damaged CD. Inserting th\
ese types
of CDs may cause them to get stuck or damage the audio unit.
NOTICE

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AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
USB Flash Drive
Play and operate a USB fl ash drive through the vehicle’s audio system.
Connect your device to the USB port (see page 40).
Searching for Music
Use the touchscreen to search for tracks stored on the USB fl ash drive.
1. From the audio screen, press MENU.
2. Select Music Search.
3. Select a folder.
4. Select the track you want to play.
USB display
0 0230 0
75°F miles
Genre AAA 1’23’
’File AAA
Ar tist AAA
123 456
Source: Select
the USB icon.
Folder: Change
the folder.
Track: Change
the track.
MENU: Display
menu options,
including Music
Search. Open/close:
Display or hide
the track list.
Bluetooth® Audio
Play streaming or stored audio from your compatible phone through the ve\
hicle’
s
audio system. Visit handsfreelink.com (U.S.) or handsfreelink.ca (Canada) to check
phone compatibility . Standard data rates apply .
Connect your phone to Bluetooth
® HandsFreeLink® (see page 54).
Notes:
• Make sure the volume on your phone is properly adjusted.
• You may need to enable additional settings on your phone for playback.
• The resume/pause function and remote audio controls are not supported on\
all
phones.
State or local laws may prohibit the operation of
handheld electronic devices while operating a vehicle.
Only launch streaming audio on your phone when it is safe to do so.
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Source: Select the
Bluetooth icon.
Group: Change
the group.
MENU: Display
menu options,
including Music
Search.
Play/pause Open/close:
Display or hide
the track list.
Track: Change
the track.
Bluetooth Audio display
1 23456
Genr e AAAFile AAA
Ar tist AAA

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AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
Pandora®
Play and operate Pandora from your compatible phone through the vehicle’\
s audio
system. Visit handsfreelink.com to check phone compatibility. Standard data rates
apply. Available in the U.S. only.
Connect your phone when the vehicle is stopped.
For iPhone:
• Connect via Bluetooth
® HandsFreeLink® (see page 54) or USB port (see page 40).
• A pop-up may appear on your phone requesting you to allow access for Pan\
dora to be launched.
• If you cannot operate Pandora through the audio system, it may be stream\
ing through Bluetooth
® Audio. Make sure Pandora is selected on the audio system.
• If Pandora still does not operate, try rebooting the phone and reconnect\
ing the cable if necessary.
For other compatible smartphones:
• Connect via Bluetooth
® HandsFreeLink® (see page 54).
Source: Select the
Pandora icon.
Station: Change
the station. Like/dislike song
Play/Pause
MENU: Display
menu options,
including the
Station List.
Skip: Go to
the next song. Open/close: Display
or hide information.
State or local laws may prohibit the operation of
handheld electronic devices while operating a vehicle.
Only launch streaming audio on your phone when it is safe to do so.
Pandora display
HDMI Video
Play video from a compatible device through your vehicle.
Connect your device to the HDMI port (see page 40). From the connected\
device,
launch the video you want to display on the touchscreen. This feature is\
limited
while the vehicle is moving.
The device or video resolution must be 720p or lower to view in the touc\
hscreen.
Source: Select
the HDMI
icon from
the SOURCE
screen.
HDMI display
Additional cables and accessories sold separately.

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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]

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VOICE COMMAND INDEX
VOICE COMMAND INDEX
Audio Commands
The system accepts these commands on most screens. Audio volume levels
cannot be controlled using voice commands.
FM/AM Radio Commands
• Audio on*
• Audio off*
• Radio on*
• Radio off*
• Radio select FM
• Radio select AM
• Radio tune to # FM (#: frequency, e.g., 95.5)
• Radio tune to # AM (#: frequency, e.g., 1020)
• Radio seek up
• Radio seek down
• Radio next station
• Radio preset # (#: 1 to 12)
• Radio FM preset # (#: 1 to 12)
• Radio AM preset # (#: 1 to 6) SiriusXM
® Radio Commands
• Radio select XM
• XM channel # (#: 0 to 255)
• XM channel up
• XM channel down
• XM category up
• XM category down
• XM preset # (#: 1 to 12)
• XM scan*
• XM category scan*
• XM channel scan*
• XM category mode
• XM channel mode
• Radio scan*
Disc Commands
• Disc play
• Disc play track # (#: 1 to 30)
• Disc skip forward
• Disc skip back
• Disc track random*
• Disc track repeat*
• Disc track scan*
• Disc folder up
• Disc folder down
• Disc folder random*
• Disc folder repeat*
• Disc folder scan*
• Disc normal play USB Commands
• USB play
• USB play track # (#: 1 to 30)
• USB skip forward
• USB skip back
• USB track random*
• USB track repeat*
• USB track scan*
• USB folder up
• USB folder down
• USB folder random*
• USB folder repeat*
• USB folder scan*
• USB normal play
*These commands toggle the function on and off, so the command may not match your intended action.
Audio Commands (continued)
iPod
® Commands
• Music search
• iPod play
• iPod play track # (#: 1-30)
• iPod skip forward
• iPod skip back
• iPod track shuffl e*
• iPod album shuffl e*
• iPod track repeat*
• iPod normal play
• What/Who am I listening to?
• Who is this?
• What’s playing?
• Who’s playing?
• What album is this?
Pandora
® Commands
• Pandora play*
• Pandora skip forward
• Pandora station up
• Pandora station down
• Pandora pause*
• Pandora resume*
• Pandora like this song
• Pandora dislike this song
*These commands toggle the function on and off, so the command may not match your intended action.
Bluetooth® Audio Commands
• Bluetooth audio play
• Bluetooth audio skip forward
• Bluetooth audio skip back
• Bluetooth audio pause
• Bluetooth audio resume
• Bluetooth audio group up
• Bluetooth audio group down Commands may not work on some
phones or devices.
AUX Commands
• Auxiliary play (for HDMI video)