2015 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID pairing phone

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.
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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.
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environment and natural resources. By using electronic delivery for a co\
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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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BLUETOOTH
® HANDSFREELINK®BLUETOOTH® HANDSFREELINK®
Learn how to operate the vehicle’s hands-free calling system.
Basic HFL Operation
Make and receive phone calls using the vehicle’s audio system, without handling
your phone. Visit handsfreelink.com (U.S.) or handsfreelink.ca (Canada) to check
phone compatibility.
To reduce the potential for driver distraction, certain manual functions \
may be
inoperable or grayed out while the vehicle is moving. Stop or pull over \
to perform
the function.

HFL Controls
Use the controls to enter information and make selections.
BLUETOOTH® HANDSFREELINK® (HFL)
Pick-Up button: Answer an incoming call.
Hang-Up/Back button: End or decline a call, or cancel an
operation.
Talk button: Make a call using a stored voice tag.
+ / - buttons: Scroll the list.
SOURCE button: Press to enter a selection.
MENU button: From the phone screen, press and hold to
display speed dial, call history, or redial.
Incoming call display
Talk Button Tips
• When using the Talk button, wait until you hear a beep before speaking.
• To bypass the system prompts, simply press the Talk button again to say your command.*
• When the Talk button is pressed, all available voice commands are highlighted in yellow.*
• Speak in a clear, natural voice.
• Reduce all background noise.
• Adjust the dashboard vents away from the microphone in the ceiling or on\
the audio system.
• Close the windows.
PHONE: Display the
phone screen.
MENU: From the
phone screen,
select various
call options.
BACK: Go back
to the previous
display. SETTINGS: Select Phone from
the Settings screen for phone
pairing and more.
*vehicles with navigation

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BLUETOOTH
® HANDSFREELINK®BLUETOOTH® HANDSFREELINK®
Pairing a Phone
To use hands-free phone and streaming audio functions, you must fi rst pair your
phone to the system. This can only be done when the vehicle is stopped. \
Use the
touchscreen to make and enter selections.
1. From the Home screen, select Settings.
2. Select Phone.
3. Select Bluetooth Device List
4. Select Add Bluetooth Device.
5. Make sure your phone is in discovery mode. Select
OK.
6. HFL searches for your phone. Select your phone when it appears on the list.
If your phone does not appear:
Select Phone Not Found and search for
HandsFreeLink from your phone. Connect to HFL.
7. HFL gives you a six-digit code. Compare it to the code that appears on your phone. Connect to HFL from
your phone.
8. The system asks if you want to enable options: HondaLink Assist: Select On to enable emergency
collision notifi cation (see page 58).
Phone Synchronization: Select On to automatically
import contacts and call history from your phone.
9. Press BACK to exit the menu.
State or local laws may prohibit the operation of
handheld electronic devices while operating a vehicle.
Using the touchscreen
Manual operation is limited while the vehicle is moving. Voice commands are
always available.
1. From the Home screen, select Phone.
2. Select MENU.
3. Select Dial.
4. Enter the phone number. Select the green phone
icon to call.
Using the Phonebook
When your phone is paired, its entire phonebook can be automatically imp\
orted to
the system. Phone synchronization must be turned on.
Using voice commands
Press the Talk button before you say each command.
1. Say “Call by name.”
2. Say the phonebook name and phone type. For example, “John Smith mobile.”
Using the touchscreen
Manual operation is limited while the vehicle is moving. Voice commands are
always available.
1. From the Home screen, select Phone.
2. Select MENU.
3. Select Phonebook.
4. Scroll through the list to fi nd the name and number you want to call, and select it to call.
Making a Call
You can make a call using several methods.
Dialing a Number
Enter a 10-digit phone number to call.
Using voice commands
Press the Talk button before you say each command.
1. Say “Call by number.”
2. Say the phone number: For example, 3-1-0-5-5-5-1-2-3-4.”
3. The system begins to dial.

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INDEX
INDEX
INDEX
ABS .........................................................23
Accessory Power Socket ...........................40
Airbags ...........................................................8
System Components ................................12
System Indicators ....................................10
Ambient Meter........................................25, 73
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .............23, 72
Audio Operation ...........................................40 Audio Commands ...................................118
Bluetooth
® Audio .....................................49
Compact Disc (CD) ...................................46
FM/AM Radio ............................................44
HDMI Port ..................................................40
HDMI Video ...............................................51
iPod
® .........................................................47
Pandora® ...................................................50
SiriusXM® Radio .......................................45
Sound .........................................................41
Steering Wheel Controls .........................41
Touchscreen Operation ..........................42
USB Flash Drive ........................................48
USB Port ....................................................40
Auto idle stop ..........................................25, 74
AUX Commands..........................................119
Battery .......................................................101
Bluetooth
® Audio .........................................49
Bluetooth® Audio Commands ..................119
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (HFL) .............52
Dialing a Number .....................................55
E-Mail .........................................................57
HFL Controls ..............................................52
HondaLink™ Assist ..................................58
Pairing a Phone ........................................54
Phonebook ................................................55
Siri Eyes Free ............................................58
SMS Text Messaging ..............................57
Speed Dial .................................................56
Talk Button Tips ........................................53
Brake Assist System....................................72
Brake system ..........................................22, 23
Braking .........................................................72
Brightness Control .......................................31
Built-in key ....................................................27
Calibration .....................................................86
Carbon Monoxide Gas...................................4
Changing a Flat Tire .....................................88
Changing Settings ........................................38
Charging system...........................................22
Childproof Door Locks .................................29
Child Safety ...................................................14
Child Seat ......................................................16 Adding Security with a Tether ...............19 LATCH-Compatible Child Seat ................17
Climate Control Commands ......................117
Climate Control System ...............................37
Clock .........................................................39
Compact Disc (CD) .......................................46
Condition Indicators ....................................24
Contact Us ...................................................113
Cruise Control .........................................25, 75
Customer Information................................112
Customized Features ...................................38
Dashboard, Ceiling, and Other Controls .....2
Destination ....................................................62
Detour .........................................................65
Dialing a Number .........................................55
Disc Commands..........................................118
Door Mirrors .................................................36
Door open ......................................................24
Door Operation .............................................29
DOT Tire Quality Grading ..........................107
Driving .........................................................66 Braking .......................................................72
Cruise Control ...........................................75
Eco Assist System ....................................73
ENGINE START/STOP button .................70
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) .........76
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) ............77
LaneWatch™ ............................................78
Maximum Load Limit ................................68
Power Mode .............................................70
Refueling ....................................................81
Shifting .......................................................71
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA
®) ..............71
Eco Assist System........................................73
Ecological Drive Display .............................74
ECON Button .................................................73
ECON mode ...................................................25
Electric Power Steering (EPS) ...................23
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ..............71
E-Mail .........................................................57
Emergency Engine Stop ..............................85
Emergency Towing ......................................85
Engine and Fuel ..........................................111
Engine Coolant............................................100
Engine Oil.......................................................98
ENGINE START/STOP button .....................70
Exterior lights ..........................................25, 31
Fastening a Seat Belt ....................................7
FCW ...................................................25, 76
Find Nearest Place ......................................63
Find Place Commands ...............................116
Flat Tire .........................................................88
Floor Mats .....................................................34 Fluids .......................................................111
FM/AM Radio ................................................44
FM/AM Radio Commands .........................118
Foot Brake .....................................................72
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) .......23, 76
Frequently Asked Questions ....................112
Front Airbags (SRS) .......................................8
Front Door Inner Handle .............................29
Fuel gauge .....................................................25
Fuel Information ...........................................81
Fuse Locations..............................................91
Gauges .........................................................25
HDMI Port......................................................40
HDMI Video ...................................................51
Headlight-Wiper Integration ......................32
Head Restraints ............................................35
High temperature .........................................23
Home Address ..............................................62
HondaLink™ ..................................................43
HondaLink™ Assist ......................................58
Honda Roadside Assistance ....................113
Hood .........................................................97
IMA .........................................................23
i-MID .........................................................26
Immobilizer ....................................................25
Info Commands...........................................117
Instant fuel economy gauge.......................25
Instrument Panel ..........................................22
Integrated Motor Assist (IMA)...................23
Intelligent Multi-Information Display
(i-MID) ............................................26
Interior Lights................................................31
Intermittent Wipers......................................32
iPod
® .........................................................47
iPod® Commands .......................................119
Jump Starting ...............................................83
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) ..........23, 77
LaneWatch™ ................................................78
Lap/Shoulder Seat Belts ...............................5
LATCH-Compatible Child Seat ....................17
LDW ...................................................23, 77
Light Bulbs...................................................111
Lights ...................................................25, 31
Lock Tab .........................................................29
Low fuel .........................................................24
Low oil pressure ...........................................22
Low temperature ..........................................23
Low tire pressure .........................................24
Maintenance.................................................94 Battery .....................................................101
Engine Coolant ........................................100
Engine Oil ...................................................98
Maintenance Minder™ ...........................95
Service Codes ...........................................96
Under the Hood ........................................97 Window Washer Fluid ...........................101
Wiper blades ...........................................102
Malfunction indicator lamp ........................23
Malfunction Indicators................................22
Map Display Commands ...........................115
Map Legend ..................................................64
Map Lights.....................................................31
Master Door Lock Switch ...........................29
Maximum Load Limit....................................68
Mirrors .........................................................36
Multi-View Rear Camera ............................80
Navigation .....................................................59 Detour ........................................................65
Display and Controls ................................60
Entering a Destination .............................62
Find Nearest Place ..................................63
Home Address ..........................................62
Map Legend ..............................................64
Navigation Commands ..........................115
Place Category .........................................63
Routing .......................................................64
Steering Wheel Controls .........................59
Street Address ..........................................62
Talk Button Tips ........................................61
Traffi c .........................................................65
Turn-by-Turn Directions ..........................64
Voice Prompt.............................................61
One-Touch Turn Signal ................................32
On/Off Indicators ..........................................25
On-screen Commands...............................117
Opening the Hood ........................................97
Overheating...................................................84
Pairing a Phone ............................................54
Pandora
® .......................................................50
Pandora® Commands ................................119
Parking brake..........................................24, 72
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator .................11
Phone .........................................................54
Phonebook ....................................................55
Phone Commands ......................................117
Place Category .............................................63
Power Door Mirrors.....................................36
Power Flow Monitor ....................................73
Power Mode .................................................70
Power Window Operation ..........................30
Readiness Codes........................................110
Rear Camera .................................................80
Rearview Camera.........................................79
Rearview Mirror ...........................................36
Refueling........................................................81
Remote Battery Strength ............................82
Remote Transmitter .....................................27
Reporting Safety Defects............................21
Roadside Assistance .................................113
Route Commands .......................................115