2015 HONDA CIVIC bluetooth

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 141).
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. It provides basic information and instructions on technolog\
y 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
Sedan, Coupe, and Natural Gas 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.
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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)
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 ............... 22
INSTRUMENT PANEL ..................... 23
Malfunction Indicators .................. 23
Condition Indicators ....................... 25
Gauges .............................................. 26
On/Off Indicators ............................. 26
Information Display* ...................... 27
Intelligent Multi-Information
Display (i-MID)* .............................. 28
VEHICLE CONTROLS ....................... 29
Using the Remote Transmitter* .... 29
Smart Entry System* ....................... 30
Door Operation ................................ 31
Power Window Operation ............ 32
Power Moonroof Operation* ....... 33
Interior and Exterior Lights ........... 34
One-Touch Turn Signal ................... 35
Wiper Operation .............................. 35
Adjusting the Seats ........................ 36
Adjusting the Steering Wheel ...... 40
Adjusting the Mirrors ..................... 40
Air Conditioning System* ............. 41
Climate Control System* .............. 42Seat Heaters* .................................. 42
Customized Features* .................... 43
Setting the Clock ............................. 44
AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY ......... 45
Basic Audio Operation ................... 45
Models with information display
FM/AM Radio ................................... 48
Compact Disc (CD) .......................... 49
Models with one display
One Display Audio Operation ....... 50
FM/AM Radio ................................... 51
Compact Disc (CD) .......................... 52
iPod
®.................................................. 53
USB Flash Drive .............................. 54
Bluetooth
® Audio ............................ 55
Pandora
® .......................................... 56
Models with touchscreen
Touchscreen Operation ................. 57
HondaLink™ .................................... 58
FM/AM Radio .................................. 59
SiriusXM
® Radio ............................. 60
Compact Disc (CD) ......................... 61
iPod
®.................................................. 62
USB Flash Drive .............................. 63
Bluetooth
® Audio ............................ 64
Pandora
® .......................................... 65
HDMI Video ...................................... 66
BLUETOOTH
® HANDSFREELINK® (HFL) ... 67
Models with one display
Basic HFL Operation ....................... 67
Pairing a Phone ............................... 68
Making a Call .................................. 69
SMS Text Messaging ..................... 70
*if equipped

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VEHICLE CONTROLS
VEHICLE CONTROLS
Climate Control System*
The automatic climate control system can maintain your preferred interio\
r
temperature by selecting the proper mix of heated or cooled air and fan \
speed. Use
the buttons on the dashboard to control the system.
*if equipped
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.
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
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.
AUTO button: Press, then
use the temperature
control dial to set your
preferred temperature.
T
emperature
control dial
A/C
buttonFan control
dial
Recirculation button:
Recirculation mode
(indicator on):
Recirculates air from the
vehicle’ s interior .
Fresh Air mode (indicator
off): Maintains outside
ventilation. Rear defogger/
heated door
mirrors button*
Windshield
defroster
button ON/OFF
button
Mode button:
Change airfl
ow
location.
Seat Heaters*
Quickly warm the front seats when the vehicle is on.
Press the seat heater switch in the front console to
the LO or HI position. An indicator appears for the
selected setting. Return the switch to the middle
position to turn off.
Heat-induced burns are possible when using seat heaters.
Persons with a diminished ability to sense temperature (e.g., persons w\
ith
diabetes, lower -limb nerve damage, or paralysis) or with sensitive skin should
not use the seat heaters.
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AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
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.
*if equipped
Adjusting the Sound
Adjust various sound settings.
Vehicles with information display
Press the TUNE/SOUND knob to scroll through
sound modes. Rotate the knob to adjust the
setting for each mode.
Vehicles with one display
Use the selector knob to make and enter selections.
1. Press the SETUP button.
2. Select Sound Settings.
3. Select a sound mode to change, and adjust it using the selector knob.
4. Press the Back button to exit the menu.
Vehicles with display audio
Make and enter selections using the touchscreen.
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.
Tune/Sound Knob

Setup
button
Selector
knob
Button

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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.
Models with one display
Connect your device to the USB port (see page 45).
Searching for Music
Use the selector knob to search for tracks stored on the USB fl ash drive.
1. From the audio screen, press the selector knob.
2. Select a folder.
3. Select the track you want to play.
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Go to the next folder
or beginning of the
previous folder. Selector knob: Press to enter
the folder list. Press and turn
to select an item, then press to
set your selection. Seek/Skip
buttons: Press to
change tracks.
Press and hold
to move rapidly
within a track.
SCAN button: Press
once to sample
tracks. Press again
to sample the fi rst
track in each folder.
Press and hold to
turn off.
AUX button: Play
a connected USB
drive.
USB display
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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 .
Models with one display
Connect your phone to Bluetooth
® HandsFreeLink® (see page 68).
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.
Selector knob: Press
to display the device
name.
AUX button: Play
Bluetooth
® Audio.
Seek/Skip buttons:
Press to change
tracks.
Bluetooth Audio display
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AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
Pandora®
Play and operate Pandora from your phone through the vehicle’s audio system. Visit
handsfreelink.com to check phone compatibility. Standard data rates apply.
Available in the U.S. only.
Models with one display
Connect your phone when the vehicle is stopped.
For iPhone:
• Connect via Bluetooth
® HandsFreeLink® (see page 68) or USB port (see page 45).
• 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 Android or BlackBerry:
• Connect via Bluetooth
® HandsFreeLink® (see page 68).
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.
Selector knob:
Press to enter
Pandora menu.
Press and turn
to select an item,
then press to set
your selection. AUX button:
Play Pandora.
Skip button:
Go to the
next song.
Pandora display
T
ouchscreen 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*.
W earing 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 58).
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
button:
Go to the next or
previous station.

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AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
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.
Models with touchscreen
Connect your phone to Bluetooth
® HandsFreeLink® (see page 73).
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
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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.
Models with touchscreen
Connect your phone when the vehicle is stopped.
For iPhone:
• Connect via Bluetooth
® HandsFreeLink® (see page 73) or USB port (see page 45).
• 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 Android or BlackBerry:
• Connect via Bluetooth
® HandsFreeLink® (see page 73).
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.
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BLUETOOTH
® HANDSFREELINK®
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AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
HDMI Video
Play video from a compatible device through your vehicle.
Models with touchscreen
Connect your device to the HDMI port (see page 45). 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
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 .
T o 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.
Models with one display

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.
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Selector knob:
Rotate and press
to make selections. BACK button:
Go back to the
previous display.
PHONE button:
Display the
phone screen.
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® HANDSFREELINK®BLUETOOTH® HANDSFREELINK®
Models with one display
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
selector knob to make and enter selections.
Pairing the First Phone
1. Press PHONE to go to the Phone screen. A prompt appears. Select Yes.
2. Make sure your phone is in discovery mode. Select OK.
3. 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.
4. HFL gives you a four-digit code. Compare it to the code that appears on your phone. Connect to HFL
from your phone.
Pairing an Additional Phone
1. Press PHONE to go to the Phone screen. If a prompt appears asking to connect to a phone,
select No.
2. Select Phone Setup.
3. Select Connection.
4. Select Add a New Phone.
5. Select an empty location for the phone.
6. Make sure your phone is in discovery mode. Select OK.
7. HFL searches for your phone. Select it 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.
8. HFL gives you a four-digit code. Enter it on your phone when prompted.
State or local laws may prohibit the operation of
handheld electronic devices while operating a vehicle.
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Models with one display
Making a Call
You can make a call using several methods.
Dialing a Number
Enter a 10-digit phone number to call. Use the selector knob or interfac\
e dial to
make and enter selections. This method is inoperable while the vehicle i\
s moving.
1. Press PHONE.
2. Select Dial.
3. 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. Use the selector knob or interface dial to make and enter se\
lections.
This method is inoperable while the vehicle is moving.
1. Press PHONE.
2. Select Phonebook.
3. Scroll through the list to fi nd the name and number you want to call, and select it to call.
Storing Speed Dial Entries
Store up to 20 numbers for quick dialing. Use the selector knob or inter\
face dial to
make and enter selections.
1. Press PHONE.
2. Select Phone Setup
3. Select Speed Dial, then select Add New.
4. Select an entry method.
5. If desired, you can create a voice tag for the number. Follow the prompts.
Using Speed Dial
Make calls quickly using stored speed dial entries.
1. Press PHONE.
2. Select Speed Dial.
3. Scroll through the list to fi nd the entry you want to call, and select it to call.
Speed dial entries with stored voice tags can be called using the Talk button.
Press the Talk button and follow the prompts.
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