2015 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID 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.
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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VEHICLE CONTROLS
INSTRUMENT PANEL
Intelligent Multi-Information Display ( i-MID)
Consists of several displays that provide you with useful information.
Main Displays
Press the display button to cycle through the displays shown below.
Trip ComputerPress the select/reset knob to cycle through the displays shown below.
Power fl ow monitor (see page 73) Clock/wallpaper
Blank screen
Average fuel/range/
elapsed time/average speed
(press and hold button to cycle)
Audio/phone
display
123456
20 0
123456
123456
Genr e AAASong AAA
Artist AAA
Odometer,
Outside temperature Trip A,
Outside temperature Trip B,
Outside temperature
Select/reset knob
i-MID
button
200
1
23456
Ecological drive display
(see page 74)
Learn about the various controls necessary for operating and driving the\
vehicle.
Using the Remote Transmitter
Lock or unlock the doors and trunk.
Leaving the remote transmitter in the vehicle can result in theft or acc\
idental
movement of the vehicle. Always take it with you whenever you leave the \
vehicle
unattended.
NOTICE
Unlock button: Press once
to unlock the driver’ s door.
Press again to unlock all
doors.
T runk button: Press
and hold to unlock and
open the trunk. Lock button: Press to lock the
doors. Press again for audible
verifi
cation.
Panic button: Press to sound
the alarm for 30 seconds.
Press again to cancel.
VEHICLE CONTROLS
Built-in key: Slide the release
knob on the back of the
transmitter and pull out the
built-in key .
Release knob
Built-in key

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VEHICLE CONTROLS
VEHICLE CONTROLS
Customized Features
Use the Vehicle Menu in the i-MID to customize certain features, such as the
display, the trip computer, and door locking/unlocking. Use the steering wheel
controls to make and enter selections when the vehicle is stopped.
MENU
SOURCE Button
Press to go to the next
display.
SOURCE Button
Press to set your selection.
MENU Button
Press to go to Vehicle Menu. + Button
Press to scroll upwards.
Button
Press to go back to the
previous display.
- Button
Press to scroll downwards.
Setting the Clock
Touch items to make selections.
1. Select Settings.
2. Select Clock/Info.
3. Select Clock Adjustment.
4. Adjust the hour and minute values.
5. Select OK when complete. On vehicles with navigation, the time is automatically set using GPS sig\
nals.
Changing Settings Using the Touchscreen Select items on the touchscreen to make and enter selections.
1. Select SETTINGS.
2. Select an option (Clock/Info, Audio, Bluetooth, Phone, Camera, System, \
or Navi*).
3. Select a setting option, and make your preferred changes.
4. Press BACK to exit the menus.
*if equipped

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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
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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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.
ÛÛ
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.