2015 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID traction control

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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®
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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NAVIGATION58 | BLUETOOTH
® HANDSFREELINK®
HondaLink™ Assist
Automatically connect and talk to an operator who can locate your vehicl\
e and send
emergency help in the event of a collision. Visit www.hondalink.com (U.S.) or honda.
ca/hondalinkassist (Canada) for more information.
1. Make sure your phone is on and paired to Bluetooth
® HandsFreeLink® (see page 54).
2. Select Call Now, or the system automatically connects after 10 seconds. The vehicle information
and its position are sent to the operator.
3. Select Talk Now to immediately talk to the operator.
4. When the call is complete, select Hang Up or press the Hang Up/Back button on the steering wheel.
Siri™ Eyes Free
Activate Siri through your vehicle when an iPhone® is paired to the system. Visit
handsfreelink.honda.com (U.S.) or honda.ca/siri (Canada) to check phone
compatibility.
Hang-Up/Back button: Exit Siri Eyes Free mode, or
cancel a command.
Talk button: Press and hold to activate Siri Eyes Free
mode. The Smartphone screen appears. Say your
command after you hear the Siri tone. If you only press
and release the Talk button, the standard voice recognition system is activated.
Here are some examples of Siri commands:
“Call John Smith”
“Read my new text message”
“Find a nearby sushi restaurant”
Notes:
• Any requests that include visual feedback from Siri on your phone are no\
t displayed in the vehicle.
• Certain commands rely on the iPhone’s features and existing apps.
• To hear turn-by-turn directions or songs through the vehicle, set the aud\
io source to Bluetooth
® Audio.
Siri and iPhone are trademarks of Apple, Inc.
“Remind me to pick up dinner”
“Set up a meeting today at 3 p.m.”
“Play song XYZ”
Learn how to enter a destination and operate the navigation system.
Basic Navigation Operation
A real-time navigation system uses GPS and a map database to show your c\
urrent
location and help guide you to a desired destination. You can operate the system
using voice commands or the touchscreen.
To reduce the potential for driver distraction, certain manual functions \
may be
inoperable or grayed out while the vehicle is moving. Voice commands are always
available.
Steering Wheel Controls
Use the steering wheel controls to control the system.
NAVIGATION*
*if equipped
SOURCE button: Press to enter
a selection after pressing and
holding the MENU button.
MENU button: From the map
screen, press and hold to display
Go Home and other options. + / - buttons: Scroll the list after
pressing and holding the MENU
button.
Using the navigation system while driving can take your attention away f\
rom
the road, causing a crash in which you could be seriously injured or kil\
led.
Operate system controls only when the conditions permit you to safely do\
so.
WARNING
BACK button: Press to cancel
a command or operation.
TALK button: Press to give
navigation commands.

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DRIVING
DRIVING
Starting to Drive
Turn on the vehicle and start the engine to begin driving.
Before Starting the Engine
Check that the shift lever is in Park (P), then press the
brake pedal. Keep your foot fi rmly on the brake pedal
when starting the engine.
The engine is harder to start in cold weather and in thinner air found a\
t altitudes
above 8,000 feet (2,400 m). When starting the engine in cold weather, turn off
all electrical accessories such as the lights, climate control system, a\
nd rear
defogger in order to reduce battery drain.

Changing the Power Mode Use the ENGINE START/STOP button to cycle through power modes or start the
engine.
Accessory or On mode: Press ENGINE START/STOP
once without pressing the brake pedal for Accessory
mode. Press it again for On mode.
Starting the engine: Press and hold the brake pedal,
then press ENGINE START/STOP. Keep your foot fi rmly
on the brake pedal when starting the engine.
Turning the vehicle off: Shift to Park (P), then press ENGINE START/STOP. If
you press the button and the shift lever is not in Park (P), the vehic\
le goes into
Accessory mode.
Brake pedal
Shifting
Change the shift position based on your driving needs.
Park (P): Used for parking or starting/stopping the
engine. Press the brake pedal, then press the release
button to shift.
Reverse (R): Used for reversing.
Neutral (N): Used for idling.
Drive (D): Used for normal driving.
Drive (S): Used for better acceleration, increased
engine braking, or driving in hilly terrain.
Low (L): Used for stronger engine power and braking
when driving in hilly terrain, or when the IMA battery
is low .
When you change the shift lever from D to R and vice versa, come to a co\
mplete
stop and keep the brake pedal depressed. Operating the shift lever befor\
e the
vehicle has come to a complete standstill can damage the transmission.
Do not operate the shift lever while pressing the accelerator pedal. Y ou could
damage the transmission.
NOTICE
Release
button

VSA OFF
indicator
VSA OFF
button
V ehicle Stability Assist (VSA®), aka Electronic Stability Control
(ESC) System
Helps to stabilize the vehicle during cornering if the vehicle turns mor\
e or less
than what was intended. It assists in maintaining traction on slippery s\
urfaces by
regulating engine output and selectively applying the brakes.
Turning VSA On or Off
VSA is turned on every time you start the engine,
even if you previously turned it off. If you turn
VSA off, your vehicle has normal braking and
cornering ability, but not VSA traction and stability
enhancement.
Press and hold the VSA OFF button until you
hear a beep to turn VSA on or off. The VSA OFF
indicator appears when the system is off.
Traction control stops functioning, which may
make it easier when trying to free your vehicle if it
is stuck in mud or snow.

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MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE
Tire Labeling
The tires that came on your vehicle have a number of markings. Those you\

should be aware of are described below.
Tire Identification Number (TIN)
The tire identifi cation number
(TIN) is a group of numbers
and letters that look like the
example below. TIN is located
on the sidewall of the tire.
Glossary of Tire Terminology
Cold Tire Pressure – The tire air pressure when the vehicle has been
parked for at least three hours or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km).
Load Rating – The maximum load that a tire is rated to carry for a gi\
ven
infl ation pressure.
Maximum Infl ation Pressure – The maximum tire air pressure that the tire
can hold.
Maximum Load Rating – The load rating for a tire at the maximum
permissible infl ation pressure for that tire.
Recommended Infl ation Pressure – The cold tire infl ation pressure
recommended by the manufacturer.
Treadwear Indicators (TWI) – The projections within the principal gr\
ooves
designed to give a visual indication of the degrees of wear of the tread\
.
Tire size
Tire
identification
number (TIN)
Maximum
tire load
Maximum
tire pressure
Tire sizeHere is an example of what each marking
means:
P205/55R16 89H
• P: Vehicle type (passenger)
• 205: tire width in millimeters
• 55: aspect ratio (tire section height as a percentage of its width)
• R: tire construction code (radial)
• 16: rim diameter in inches
• 89: load index (code indicating maximum load tire can carry)
• H: speed symbol (code indicating maximum speed rating)
DOT B97R FW6X 2209
DOT: This indicates that the tire meets all
requirements of the U.S. Department of
Transportation.
B97R: Manufacturer’s identification mark
FW6X: Tire type code
22 09: Date of Transportation

Year
Week
DOT Tire Quality Grading
The tires on your vehicle meet all U.S. Federal Safety Requirements. All\
tires are
also graded for treadwear, traction, and temperature performance according
to Department of Transportation (DOT) standards. The following explains these
gradings.
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall betwee\
n tread
shoulder and maximum section width.
For example:
Treadwear 200
Traction AA
Temperature A
All passenger car tires must conform to Federal Safety Requirements in
addition to these grades.
TreadwearThe treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of th\
e tire
when tested under controlled conditions on a specifi ed government test course.
For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half (1 1/2) tim\
es as well
on the government course as a tire graded 100. The relative performance \
of
tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use, however, and may depart
signifi cantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits, service practi\
ces,
and differences in road characteristics and climate.
TractionThe traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, and C. Those \
grades
represent the tire’s ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled
conditions on specifi ed government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire
marked C may have poor traction performance.
WARNING: The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on straight-ahead
braking traction tests, and does not include acceleration, cornering, hy\
droplaning,
or peak traction characteristics.

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VOICE COMMAND INDEX
VOICE COMMAND INDEX
Navigation Commands (continued)
Find Place Commands
• Find nearest (specify place): − Fuel and auto
− Honda dealers
− Gas station
− Auto parts & electronics
− Auto repair & maintenance
− Car wash & detailing
− Motorcycle dealers
− Other car dealer
− Roadside assistance

−ATM
− Bank
− Check cashing
− Community
− Business
− City hall
− Civic center
− Convention center
− Court house
− Higher education
− Library
− Post offi ce
− School
− Emergency room
− Hospital
− Police station
− Veterinarian
− Lodging
− Bed & breakfast
− Hotel
− Recreation
− Amusement park
− Golf course
− Historical monument
− Marina
− Movie theater
− Museum
− Park
− Performing arts
− Sports complex
− Tourist attraction − Restaurant
− American restaurant
− Californian restaurant
− Chinese restaurant
− Coffee shop
− Continental restaurant
− Fast food
− French restaurant
− German restaurant

− Greek restaurant
− Indian restaurant
− Italian restaurant
− Japanese restaurant
− Korean restaurant
− Mexican restaurant
− Pizza
− Seafood restaurant
− Thai restaurant
− Vegetarian restaurant
− Vietnamese restaurant
− Other restaurant
− Shopping area
− Accessory store
− Book store
− Clothing store
− Grocery store
− Home improvement store
− Mall
− Offi ce supply store
− Pharmacy
− Pet food store
− Sewing store
− Shoe store
− Sporting goods store
− Toy store
− Travel center
− Airport
− Automobile club
− Bus station
− Camping − Commuter rail station
− Ferry terminal
− Named place
− Park & ride
− Parking garage
− Parking lot
− Rental car agency
− Rest area
− Ski area
− Tourist information
− Train station
− Travel agency
− Truck stop
Climate Control Commands**
The system accepts these commands on most screens.
* These commands toggle the function on and off, so the command may not match your intended action.
**if equipped
• Climate control automatic (maintains selected temperature)
• Climate control on*
• Climate control off*
• Air conditioner on*
• Air conditioner off*
• Climate control defrost on*
• Climate control defrost off*
• Rear defrost on*
• Rear defrost off*
• Climate control fresh air
• Climate control recirculate
• Climate control vent • Climate control bi-level (vent and
fl oor)
• Climate control fl oor
• Climate control fl oor and defrost
• Fan speed up
• Fan speed down
• Fan speed # (#: 1 to 7)
• Temperature # degrees (#: 57 to 87°F)
• Temperature up
• Temperature down
• Temperature max hot
• Temperature max cold
Phone Commands
The system accepts these commands on most screens.
• Dial/call by number
• Call (phone number or name)
Info Commands The system accepts these commands on most screens.
• Trip computer
• Display traffi c list*
• Display traffi c on my route*
On-screen Commands The system accepts these commands on any screen where applicable. All
available commands are highlighted in yellow when you press the Talk button.
• Next (or Down)
• Previous (or Up)
• Right (or Left) • Dial/call by name
• Display clock
• Display wallpaper
• Return
• OK
• Delete