2015 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID trunk release

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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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INSTRUMENT PANEL
INSTRUMENT PANEL
Condition Indicators
These indicators may require you to perform an action.

Parking brake
Release the parking brake before driving. You will hear a beep if you drive
with it not fully released.
Seat belt reminder
Make sure seat belts are fastened for you and all passengers. The indica\
tor
blinks and beeps sound continuously if you or your front passenger has n\
ot
fastened your seat belts when you begin driving. If the indicator remain\
s on
after seat belts are fastened, see your dealer.
Door open
A door is not closed. A beep sounds while driving.
Trunk open
The trunk is not closed.
Low fuel
Refuel as soon as possible. If the indicator blinks, there is a problem \
with the
fuel gauge. See your dealer.
Low tire pressure
Stop in a safe place, check tire pressures, and infl ate tire(s) if necessary.
The indicator also appears if your vehicle is fi tted with the compact spare
tire. Have your regular tire repaired or replaced as soon as possible.
U.S.
Canada
System message
When a condition or malfunction indicator comes on, a message also
appears on the multi-information display. Check the display for more
information.
Immobilizer
Your remote transmitter cannot be recognized by the vehicle. If the indic\
ator
blinks, you may not be able to start the engine. Turn the vehicle off, and then
on again. If it continues to blink, there may be a problem with the syst\
em.
See your dealer.
On/Off Indicators
These indicators remind you when an item is on or off.
Gauges
These gauges include speed and fuel information. VSA off
VSA engaged (blinks)
CRUISE MAIN on
CRUISE CONTROL on
Turn signals/hazards on
*if equipped
Exterior lights on
High beams on
ECON mode on
Auto idle stop on (blinks)
FCW* off
Instant fuel
economy
gauge
Ambient meter
(see page 73)
Fuel gauge
Speedometer

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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
Smart Entry System
When you carry the remote transmitter (for example, in a pocket or purs\
e) and it
is outside the vehicle and within range (about 32 inches or 80 cm), yo\
u can lock or
unlock the doors and trunk without handling the transmitter.
Unlocking/Locking the Doors
To unlock: Grab the driver’s door handle when the
vehicle is off to unlock the driver’s door. Grab the
front passenger’s door handle to unlock all doors
and the trunk.
To lock: Press the door lock button on the front
door handle when the vehicle is off. If the remote
transmitter is inside the vehicle, the doors will not
lock.
Unlocking the TrunkPress the trunk release button to unlock and open
the trunk.
Door lock
button
T runk release button
Door Operation
Use several methods to lock or unlock the doors.
Using the Lock Tab
To unlock: When you unlock the door using the
lock tab on the driver’s door, only the driver’s door
unlocks.
To lock: When you lock the door using the lock tab
on the driver’s door, all the other doors lock at the
same time.
Using the Front Door Inner HandleWhen you pull either front door inner handle, the
door unlocks and opens. On vehicles with smart
entry, pulling the driver’s door inner handle unlocks
all other doors.
Using the Master Door Lock SwitchTo unlock: Press the unlock side of the switch to
unlock all doors.
To lock: Press the lock side of the switch to lock all
doors.
Childproof Door LocksThe childproof door locks prevent the rear doors
from being opened from the inside regardless of the
position of the lock tab.
Slide the lever in the rear door to the lock position,
and close the door.
Open the door using the outer door handle.

Using the Trunk Opener Pull the trunk release near the bottom of the driver’s
seat to unlock and open the trunk.
T o lockLock tab
To unlock
Inner
handle
To lock
To unlock
Master door
lock switch
Unlock
Lock
T runk
release