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AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
Models with Display Audio
USB Flash Drive
Play and operate a USB ash drive through the vehicle’s audio system. Connect your
device to the USB port (see page 52). If an iPhone is connected via Apple CarPlay (see page 65), the USB source is
unavailable and audio les on the phone can only be played within Apple CarPlay.
Searching for Music
Use the touchscreen to search for tracks stored on the USB 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. On vehicles with navigation, you can also search for and
play iPod music using Song By Voice (see page 153).
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Source: Select
the USB icon. Folder: Change
the folder. Open/close:

Display or hide the track list.
MENU: Display
menu options, including Music Search. Track:
Change
the track.
Models with Display Audio
Bluetooth Audio
Play streaming or stored audio from your compatible phone through the vehicle’s audio system. Visit handsfreelink.com (U.S.) or handsfreelink.ca (Canada) to check phone
compatibility. Standard data rates apply with your phone service provider. Connect your phone to Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (see page 78).
If a phone is currently connected via Apple CarPlay (see page 65) or Android Auto (see page 66), Bluetooth Audio from that phone is unavailable.
Applicable 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.
Searching for Music
Use the touchscreen to search for tracks stored on the device.
1. From the audio screen, press MENU.
2. Select Music Search.
3. Select a search category.
4. Select the track you want to play.
Notes:
•  Make sure the volume on your phone is properly adjusted.
•  You may need to enable additional settings on your phone for playback.
•  Certain audio controls are not supported on all phones.
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the Bluetooth icon. Open/close:

Display or hide the track list.
MENU: Display
menu options, including Music Search. Track:
Change
the track.
Play/pause Group: Change
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AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
Models with Display Audio
Pandora
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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 with your phone service provider. Connect your phone when the vehicle is stopped.For iPhone:
•  Connect via Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (see page 78) or USB port (see page 52).
•  A pop-up may appear on your phone requesting you to allow access for Pandora
to be launched.
•  If you cannot operate Pandora through the audio system, it may be streaming
through Bluetooth Audio. Make sure Pandora is selected on the audio system.
•  If Pandora still does not operate, try rebooting the phone and reconnecting the
cable if necessary.
For other compatible smartphones:
•  Connect via Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (see page 78).
•  If your phone is connected to Android Auto (see page 66), Pandora is only
available through the Android Auto interface. Visit the Android Auto website to
check compatibility.
Pandora is available only in certain countries. Visit the Pandora website for more information.
Applicable laws may prohibit the operation of handheld electronic devices while operating a vehicle.  Launch streaming audio on your phone only when it is safe to do so.
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Source: Select
the Pandora icon.
Station: Change
the station. Skip:
Go to
the next song.
MENU:
Display
menu options, including the Station List. Like/dislike song
Play/Pause
Learn how to operate the vehicle’s hands-free calling system.
Models with color audio 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.
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Hang-Up/Back button: End or decline a call, or
cancel an operation. Pick-Up button: Go to the phone screen, or
answer an incoming call.
Talk button: Make a call using a stored voice tag.
Selector knob: Rotate and
press to make selections. Back button: Go back to the
previous display.
PHONE button:
Display the
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Models with color audio system
Pairing a Phone
To use hands-free phone and streaming audio functions, you must 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 the Phone button to go to the Phone
screen. A prompt appears. Select Yes.
2. Make sure your phone is in discovery mode. Select OK.
3. The system 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. The system gives you a pairing code. Compare it to the code that appears on your phone. Connect to HFL from your phone.
Pairing an Additional Phone
1. Press the Phone button to go to the Phone screen. If a prompt appears asking to connect to a phone, select No.
2. Select Phone Setup.
3. Select Bluetooth Setup.
4. Select Add New Device.
5. Make sure your phone is in discovery mode. Select OK.
6. The system 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.
7. The system gives you a pairing code. Enter it on your phone when prompted.
State, provincial, or local laws may prohibit the operation of handheld electronic devices while operating a vehicle.
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Models with color audio system
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 to make and enter selections. This method is inoperable while the vehicle is moving.
1. Press the Phone button.
2. Select Dial.
3. Enter the phone number. Select the green phone
icon to call.
Using the Phonebook
When your phone is paired, its phonebook is automatically imported to the system.
Use the selector knob to make and enter selections. This method is inoperable while the vehicle is moving.
1. Press the Phone button.
2. Select Phonebook.
3. Scroll through the list to 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 to make and enter selections.
1. Press the Phone button.
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. Use the selector knob to make and enter selections.
1. Press the Phone button.
2. Select Speed Dial.
3. Scroll through the list to 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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Models with Display Audio
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. Voice commands are also available.
HFL Controls
Use the controls to enter information and make selections.
Hang-Up/Back button: End or decline a call, or cancel
an operation. Pick-Up button: Answer an incoming call.
Talk button: Access the Voice Portal to make a call
using a stored voice tag, or say voice commands*. button: Press until the phone screen is displayed in the Driver Information
Interface. p / q buttons: Press up or down to navigate the contact list in the Driver
Information Interface. Swipe up or down to scroll through the contact list.ENTER button: From the phone screen in the Driver Information Interface,
select from Speed Dial, Call History, or Phonebook.
*models with navigation
Talk Button Tips
For a list of available phone commands, see page 152. •  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 on the ceiling.
•  Close the windows and moonroof.
Phone: From the
HOME screen, 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.
*models with navigation
HFL display
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Models with Display Audio
Pairing a Phone
To use hands-free phone and streaming audio functions, you must 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.
If there is an active connection to Apple CarPlay (see page 65) or Android Auto (see page 66), pairing of additional
Bluetooth-compatible devices is unavailable and Add
Bluetooth Device is grayed out from the Bluetooth Device List screen.
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 Continue.
6. The system 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. The system gives you a pairing 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 notication (see page 81). Phone Synchronization: Select On to automatically
import contacts and call history from your phone.
9. Press BACK to exit the menu.
Models with Display Audio
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 “Dial 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.
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 imported to the system. Phone synchronization must be turned on.
Using voice commands
Press the Talk button before you say each command.
1. Say “Dial 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 nd the name and number
you want to call, and select it to call.
Applicable laws may prohibit the operation of 
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2. The message is displayed, and the system reads
it aloud.
To reply: With the message open, select Reply,
and choose one of the six available responses.
Select Send to send the message. You cannot create a new text message.
Call the sender: With the message open, select
Dial.
Selecting an Account
If your phone has both text message and e-mail accounts, you can select only one of them at a time to be active and receive notications.
1. From the Home screen, select Settings.
2. Select Phone.
3. Select Select Account.
4. Select Text Message or an e-mail account.
Storing Speed Dial Entries
Store up to 20 numbers for quick dialing.
1. From the Home screen, select Phone.
2. Select MENU.
3. Select Edit Speed Dial, then select New Entry.
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.
Using voice commands
Press the Talk button before you say each command.
1. Say “Dial by name.”
2. Say the stored voice tag name. For example, “John Smith.”
Using the touchscreen
1. From the Home screen, select Phone.
2. Scroll through the list to nd the entry you want
to call, and select it to call.
Models with Display Audio
HondaLink ®
Assist
If your vehicle’s airbags deploy or if the unit detects that the vehicle is severely
impacted, your vehicle automatically attempts to connect to an operator. Your phone must be paired to the system and have good cellular connection. 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 78).
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.
Honda reserves the right to terminate HondaLink Assist services at any time or for any reason, and in the future may not be able to provide services due to changes in or obsolescence of technology integral to the service or changes in governmental regulation.
Models with Display Audio
SMS Text Messaging and E-Mail*
Receive and send messages from your paired and connected phone. Visit handsfreelink.com (U.S.) or handsfreelink.ca (Canada) to check phone compatibility.
Standard message rates apply with your phone service provider. This feature is limited while the vehicle is moving.
Receiving and Responding to Messages
When you receive a new message, a pop-up appears on the touchscreen. You can
view the message when the vehicle is stopped. You can also reply to it using xed
phrases or call the sender.
1. When the prompt appears, select Read.
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Siri®
Eyes Free
Activate Siri through your vehicle when an iPhone ®
is paired to the system. Visit
handsfreelink.com (U.S.) or handsfreelink.ca (Canada) to check phone compatibility.
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 not 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 audio source to
Bluetooth Audio.
•  If using Siri Eyes Free through Apple CarPlay (see page 65), use the Talk button to
activate and deactivate Siri Eyes Free mode. “Remind me to pick up dinner”“Set up a meeting today at 3 p.m.”“Play song XYZ”
Siri Eyes Free mode
Talk button:
Press and hold to activate Siri Eyes Free
mode. Say your command after you hear the Siri tone.
Siri and iPhone are trademarks of Apple, Inc.
Hang-up/Back button: Press to
deactivate Siri Eyes Free mode. 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 current
location and help guide you to a desired destination. You can operate the system using voice commands or the system controls.
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 say voice commands.
Talk Button Tips
• 
When using the Talk button, wait for a beep before saying a command.
•  To bypass the system prompts, simply press the Talk button again to say your
command.
•  Speak in a clear, natural voice.
•  Reduce all background noise.
•  Adjust the dashboard vents away from the microphone in the ceiling.
•  Close the windows and moonroof.
Back button: Press to cancel
a command or operation.
Talk button: Press to say
navigation commands.
NAVIGATION*
*if equipped
System Guidance Volume
Adjust the navigation system volume.
1. From the HOME screen, select Settings.
2. Select System.
3. Select the Sound/Beep tab.
4. Select Guidance Volume, and adjust the level.
Select OK when complete.
5. Press BACK to exit the menus.

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SPECIFICATIONS
2.0-L engine models
Vehicle
Model Honda Civic 2-Door
No. of Passengers :
Fron t2
Rear 3
Tota l5
Weights:Gross Vehicle Weight Rating U.S.: 3,737 lbs (1,695 kg )
Canada: 1,695 kg
Gross Axle Weight
Rating (Front )U.S.: 1,984 lbs (900 kg )
Canada: 900 kg
Gross Axle Weight
Rating (Rear)U.S.: 1,786 lbs (810 kg )
Canada: 810 kg
Light Bulbs
Headlights (Low Beam)55W (H11)Headlights (High Beam )60W (HB3)Parking/Daytime Running Light sLED
Front Side Marker Ligh t
Front Turn Signal Lights21W (Amber )
Brake Lights 21W
Rear Turn Signal Lights21W (Amber)
Rear Side Marker Lights LED
Back-Up Lights16W
DEL
sthgilliaT
High-M ount Brake LightRear License Plate Light LEDTrunk Light5W
In terior Lights
Map Light s8W
Ceiling Ligh t8 W
3W
DEL
Engine and Fuel
Engine FuelDisplacemen t121.76 cu-in (1,996 cm 3
)
Spark Plug s NG
K DILKAR7H11GS DILKAR7G11GS
DENSO DXE22HQR-D11 S
Fuel: TypeUnleaded gasoline, Pump octane number of 87 or highe r
Fuel Tank Capacity 12.39 US gal (46.9 ℓ)
Fluids
Air Conditioning *Refrigerant TypeHFO-1234yf (R-1234yf)
Charge Quantity 13.2 – 15.0 oz (375 – 425 g)
Lubricant TypeRL85HM (POE)
Quantity 2.7 – 3.6 oz (77 – 103 g)
Washer Fluid
Tank CapacityU.S.: 2.6 US qt (2.5 ℓ) Canada: 4.8 US qt (4.5 ℓ)
Brake/Clutch Fluid
Continuously Variable Transmission Fluid Manual Transmission Fluid
SpeciedHonda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3
SpeciedHonda HCF-2 Transmission Flui d
Capacity Change 3.7 US qt (3.5 ℓ)
SpeciedHonda Manual Transmission Fluid (MTF )
Capacity Change 2.0 US qt (1.9 ℓ)
Engine Oil
Engine Coolan
t
Recommended·Genuine Honda Motor Oil 0W-20 ·API Premium-grade 0W-20 detergent oi l
Capacity Change
4.2 US qt (4.0 ℓ)
Change including
lte r 4.4 US qt (4.2 ℓ)
SpeciedHonda Long Life Anti
freeze/Coolant Type 2
Ratio 50/50 with distilled wate r
Capacity1.4 US gal (5.30 ℓ)
(change including the remaining
0.2 US gal (0.75 ℓ) in the reserve tank )
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Tires
RegularSize215/55R16 93HPressure psi (kPa [kgf/cm 2
])32 (220 [2.2] )
Compact Spar e* Size
T125/80D16 97M
Pressure psi (kPa [kgf/cm 2
]) 60 (420 [4.2]
)
Wheel SizeRegular16 x 7JCompact Spar e16 x 4T
*if equipped
CUSTOMER INFORMATION
*if equipped
Learn about information specic to you as a Honda customer and how to get help.
Frequently Asked Questions/Troubleshooting
Below are some frequently asked questions and troubleshooting items that you may have about the vehicle. Q:
How do I set the vehicle clock?
A: For vehicles without navigation, see page 51. For vehicles with navigation, the
time is automatically set using GPS signals.Q: Why doesn’t the vehicle start when I press the ENGINE START/STOP button?*
A: The brake pedal must be pressed to start the engine.
Q: What is the AUTO* setting on my headlight lever?
A: When in the AUTO position, the vehicle’s exterior lights will automatically turn
on or off depending on the ambient lighting.Q: Why won’t the driver’s door unlock when I grab the door handle, even though 
  the keyless access remote is within range?* A: If you pull the handle too quickly, the system may not have time to conrm the
door is unlocked. Wait to hear a beep to conrm the door is unlocked. If you are
wearing gloves, the system may be slow to respond. Q: After my battery was disconnected or went dead, the audio system is asking for 
  a code. Where do I ind this? A: In most cases, you do not need to enter a code. Turn on the vehicle and the
audio system, and press and hold the power button until the system reactivates. Q: Why can’t I operate Pandora through the audio system?*
A: Audio may be streaming through Bluetooth Audio. Make sure Pandora mode
is selected and the phone cable is properly connected to the USB adapter
cable (if using). Some phones may prompt you to “Allow” a connection. Q: Is my phone compatible with  Bluetooth features?
A: Visit handsfreelink.com (U.S.) or www.handsfreelink.ca (Canada) to
check phone compatibility for Bluetooth Audio, Bluetooth HandsFreeLink,
and SMS text messaging.Q: Every time I press the Talk button, the system gives me voice prompts. Can I turn 
  these off?* A: From the Home screen, select SETTINGS. Select System, then select Voice
Prompt. Select Off.