2016 HONDA CIVIC COUPE pairing phone

INTRODUCTION TABLE OF CONTENTS
This Owner’s Guide is intended to help you quickly get acquainted with your
2016 Honda Civic Coupe. It provides basic information and instructions on technology
and convenience features, as well as emergency procedures and how to get assistance.
This guide is for vehicles sold in the United States and Canada. It covers all Civic Coupe models, so you may 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, and vehicle and tire warranties 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 rst registered owner of your vehicle, you may request a complimentary
printed copy of the Owner’s Manual, Navigation Manual, or Vehicle Warranty within the
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 Co., Inc. strives to be proactive in protecting our environment
and natural resources. By using electronic delivery for a considerable portion of the
information typically found in a vehicle owner’s manual, we are further reducing our impact on the environment.
Honda Automobile Customer Service
Your authorized Honda dealer should be able to answer any questions you have
about your vehicle. However, if you are dissatised with the information you receive, you can call Honda Automobile Customer Service (see page 150).
Phone (800) 999-1009 (U.S.) or (888) 946-6329 (Canada)
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, at tire and lockout assistance, towing, and more (limitations apply).
Phone (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....................................22
Instrument Panel.......................... 23
Malfunction Indicators........................................24 Condition Indicators ............................................ 26
On/Off Indicators .................................................. 27
Information Display*............................................28Driver Information Interface* ............................29
Vehicle Controls ..........................31
Using the Key or Remote Transmitter* .............31
Smart Entry System* ........................................... 32
Door Operation ..................................................... 34
Power Window Operation ..................................35
Power Moonroof Operation* ............................36
One-Touch Turn Signal ........................................36
Interior and Exterior Lights .................................37
Wiper Operation ................................................... 38
Adjusting the Seats..............................................40 Adjusting the Steering Wheel ............................44
Adjusting the Mirrors .......................................... 45
Climate Control System .......................................46
Seat Heaters* ....................................................... 49
Customized Features ........................................... 50
Setting the Clock .................................................. 51
Audio and Connectivity ..............52
Basic Audio Operation ........................................52
Models with color audio system ......................57
FM/AM Radio ........................................................ 58
iPod ®
.........................................................................................................................
59
USB Flash Drive....................................................60 Bluetooth Audio ................................................... 61
Models with Display Audio ...............................62
HondaLink ®*
....................................................................................................
63
Wi-Fi Connection..................................................64Aha™ Radio .......................................................... 64
Apple CarPlay ®
...........................................................................................
65
Android Auto™ ..................................................... 66
FM/AM Radio ....................................................... 67
SiriusXM ®
Radio* ................................................. 68
iPod ®
.........................................................................................................................
69
USB Flash Drive....................................................70Bluetooth Audio ................................................... 71
Pandora ®
.............................................................................................................
72
Bluetooth Handsfreelink ............73
Basic HFL Operation ............................................ 73
Pairing a Phone .................................................... 74
Making a Call ........................................................ 75
Basic HFL Operation ............................................ 76
Pairing a Phone .................................................... 78
Making a Call ........................................................ 79
SMS Text Messaging and E-Mail* ....................80
HondaLink Assist..................................................81 Siri ®
Eyes Free ...................................................... 82
Navigation*................................... 83
Basic Navigation Operation ...............................83
Entering a Destination ......................................... 85
Routing ................................................................... 88

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BLUETOOTH ®
HANDSFREELINK ®
BLUETOOTH ®
HANDSFREELINK ®
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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BLUETOOTH ®
HANDSFREELINK ®
BLUETOOTH ®
HANDSFREELINK ®
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
VO L
HOME
MENU
BA CK
AUDIO

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BLUETOOTH ®
HANDSFREELINK ®
BLUETOOTH ®
HANDSFREELINK ®
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 
handheld electronic devices while operating a vehicle.

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INDEX
INDEX
INDEX
ABS .............................................................. 25
Accessory Power Socket ................................ 52
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow (LSF) .. 24 , 102
Address .............................................................. 85
Aha Radio ........................................................... 64
Airbags ................................................................ 8
Airbag Care .................................................... 13
Airbag System Components ........................ 12
Airbag System Indicators ............................ 10
Ambient Meter................................................. 100 Android Auto ...................................................... 66
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 25, 98
Apple CarPlay .................................................... 65
Audio Operation ................................................ 52
Aha Radio ....................................................... 64
Android Auto .................................................. 66
Apple CarPlay ................................................ 65
Audio Commands ........................................ 153
Bluetooth Audio ....................................... 61, 71
Color Audio System ...................................... 57
Display Audio ................................................. 62
FM/AM Radio ........................................... 58, 67
HondaLink ....................................................... 63
iPod ........................................................ 59, 69
Pandora .......................................................... 72
Siri .............................................................. 82
SiriusXM Radio .............................................. 68
Sound .............................................................. 56
Steering Wheel Controls .............................. 54
USB Flash Drive ....................................... 60, 70
USB Port ......................................................... 52
Wi-Fi Connection ........................................... 64
Wireless Charger .......................................... 53
Automatic brake hold ................................. 27, 99
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror ............ 45
Automatic Rain-Sensing Wipers .................... 39
Battery ............................................................ 138
Bluetooth Audio........................................... 61 , 71
Bluetooth Audio Commands.......................... 153Bluetooth Handsfreelink (HFL) ........................ 73E-Mail
.............................................................. 80
HFL Controls ............................................. 73, 76
HondaLink Assist ........................................... 81
Making a Call ........................................... 75, 79
Pairing a Phone ....................................... 74, 78
Phonebook ............................................... 75, 79
Siri Eyes Free ................................................. 82
SMS Text Messaging ................................... 80
Speed Dial ................................................ 75, 80
Talk Button Tips ............................................. 77
Brake Assist System......................................... 98
Brake/Clutch* Fluid......................................... 137
Brake system issue..................................... 24 , 25
Braking .............................................................. 98
Brightness Control ............................................ 37
Carbon Monoxide Gas........................................ 4
Changing a Flat Tire ........................................ 120
Charging system................................................ 24 Child Safety ........................................................ 14
Protecting Child Passengers ....................... 14
Protecting Infants ......................................... 15
Protecting Larger Children .......................... 20
Protecting Smaller Children ........................ 16
Child Seat ........................................................... 16
Adding Security with a Tether .................... 19
LATCH-Compatible Child Seat ..................... 17
With a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt ................... 18
Climate Control Commands ........................... 152
Climate Control System .................................... 46
Clock .............................................................. 51
Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS) .......... 25, 106
Color Audio System .......................................... 57
Condition Indicators ......................................... 26
Contact Us ........................................................ 150
Continuously Variable Transmission .............. 96
Cruise Control ............................................ 27, 101
Customer Information..................................... 149Customized Features ........................................ 50
Dashboard, Ceiling, Other Controls.................. 2Destination ......................................................... 85Dialing a Number
........................................ 75, 79
Display Audio ..................................................... 62
Door Mirrors ...................................................... 45
Door Operation .................................................. 34
Doors .............................................................. 32
Door/trunk open ................................................ 26
DOT Tire Quality Grading ............................... 144
Driver Information Interface ........................... 29
Driving .............................................................. 90
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow (LSF).......................... 102
Braking ............................................................ 98
Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS) ................ 106
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) 96Cruise Control .............................................. 101
Eco Assist System ....................................... 100
ENGINE START/STOP button ...................... 96
Exterior Checks ............................................. 90
Ignition ............................................................ 95
Interior Checks .............................................. 91
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) ........ 104
LaneWatch ................................................... 108
Manual Transmission ................................... 97
Maximum Load Limit ..................................... 92
Multi-View Rear Camera ........................... 109
Power Mode .................................................. 96
Refueling ....................................................... 111
Remote Engine Start ..................................... 94
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) ........... 105
Shifting ............................................................ 96
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) ................... 100
Wiper Blades ............................................... 139
Eco Assist System........................................... 100ECON Button .................................................... 100
ECON mode ........................................................ 27
Electric Parking Brake ..................................... 98
Electric Power Steering (EPS) ........................ 25
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ................. 100
E-Mail .............................................................. 80
Emergency Engine Stop ................................. 117
Emergency Towing .........................................
117
Engine and Fuel ....................................... 147, 148 Engine Coolant................................................. 136
Engine Oil.......................................................... 133
ENGINE START/STOP button
.......................... 96
Exterior lights ............................................... 27, 37
Fastening a Seat Belt ......................................... 7
Flat Tire ............................................................ 120
Floor Mats .......................................................... 41
Fluids .................................................... 147, 148
FM/AM Radio ............................................... 58, 67
FM/AM Radio Commands .............................. 153
Fog lights ............................................................ 27
Foot Brake .......................................................... 98
Frequently Asked Questions ......................... 149
Fuel Information .............................................. 111
Refueling from a Portable Fuel Container 112
Fuse Locations................................................. 124
Hang-Up/Back button................................. 73 , 76
Headlight-Wiper Integration ........................... 38
Head Restraints ................................................. 42
HFL Controls ................................................. 73, 76
High beams ........................................................ 27
Home Address ................................................... 85
HondaLink........................................................... 63
HondaLink Assist............................................... 81 Honda Roadside Assistance ......................... 150
Hood ............................................................ 131
Ignition .............................................................. 95
Immobilizer ......................................................... 26
Information Display........................................... 28Instrument Panel ............................................... 23
Interior Lights..................................................... 37
Intermittent Wipers........................................... 39iPod ........................................................ 59, 69
iPod Commands............................................... 153 Jump Starting .................................................. 114
Key .............................................................. 31
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) ..... 24, 104
LaneWatch ....................................................... 108
Lap/Shoulder Seat Belts .................................... 5
LATCH-Compatible Child Seat ......................... 17
Light Bulbs................................................ 147 , 148
Lights ........................................................ 27, 37
LKAS .............................................................. 27

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INDEX
INDEX
Lock Tab .............................................................. 34
Low fuel .............................................................. 26
Low oil pressure ................................................ 24
Low tire pressure .............................................. 26
Maintenance.................................................... 127 Air Conditioning ........................................... 145
Battery .......................................................... 138
Brake/Clutch* Fluid ..................................... 137
Engine Coolant ............................................. 136
Engine Oil ...................................................... 133
Maintenance Minder .................................. 128
Service Codes .............................................. 129
Under the Hood ........................................... 131
Window Washer Fluid ................................ 137
Making a Call ............................................... 75, 79
Malfunction indicator lamp ............................. 25
Malfunction Indicators..................................... 24
Manual Transmission ....................................... 97
Map Legend ....................................................... 88
Master Door Lock Switch ................................ 34
Maximum Load Limit......................................... 92Mirrors .............................................................. 45
Moonroof ............................................................ 36
Multi-View Rear Camera ............................... 109
Music search ................................................... 153
Navigation .......................................................... 83
Display and Controls ..................................... 84
Entering a Destination .................................. 85
Home Address ............................................... 85
Map Legend ................................................... 88
Place Category .............................................. 86
Recent Places ................................................ 86
Routing ............................................................ 88
Saved Places ................................................. 87
Steering Wheel Controls .............................. 83
Street Address ............................................... 85
System Guidance Volume ............................ 83
Talk Button Tips ............................................. 83
Trafc .............................................................. 89
Turn-by-turn directions ................................ 88
Navigation Commands ................................... 152
On/Off Indicators ............................................... 27Opening the Hood
........................................... 132
Overheating...................................................... 116Pairing a Phone ........................................... 74, 78
Pandora .............................................................. 72
Pandora Commands ....................................... 153
Parking brake............................................... 26 , 98
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator ...................... 11
Phone ........................................................ 74, 78
Phonebook ................................................... 75, 79
PHONE button .................................................... 73
Phone Commands ........................................... 152
Pick-Up button ............................................. 73, 76
Place Category .................................................. 86
Power Door Mirrors.......................................... 45Power Mode ...................................................... 96
Power Moonroof Operation ............................ 36
Power Window Operation ............................... 35
Radio ........................................................ 58, 67
Rain-Sensing Wipers........................................ 39
Readiness Codes............................................. 146 Rear Camera .................................................... 109
Rear Seats .......................................................... 43
Rearview Mirror ................................................ 45
Recent Places.................................................... 86
Refueling........................................................... 111Remote Battery Strength ............................... 113
Remote Engine Start ......................................... 94
Remote Transmitter .......................................... 31
Reporting Safety Defects................................. 22Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) ......... 24, 105
Roadside Assistance ...................................... 150
Routing .............................................................. 88
Safety Information .............................................. 3
Airbags .............................................................. 8
Child Safety .................................................... 14
Reporting Safety Defects ............................. 22
Safety Label Locations ................................. 21
Safety Messages ............................................ 3
Seat Belts ......................................................... 5
Saved Places ..................................................... 87
Seat Belts ............................................................. 5
Fastening a Seat Belt ..................................... 7 Proper Use of Seat Belts
............................... 5
Seat Belt Inspection ....................................... 6
Seat belt reminder ........................................ 26
Seat Heaters ...................................................... 49
Seats .............................................................. 40
Rear Seat Access ......................................... 43
Security system ................................................. 26
Selector knob..................................................... 73
Service Codes.................................................. 129Settings ........................................................ 30, 50
Setting the Clock ............................................... 51
Shifting .............................................................. 96
Shift Lever Does Not Move ........................... 113
Siri Eyes Free ..................................................... 82
SiriusXM Radio .................................................. 68
SiriusXM Radio Commands ........................... 153
Smart Entry system ..................................... 24, 32
SMS Text Messaging ....................................... 80
Song By Voice Commands ............................ 153
Sound .............................................................. 56
Specications .................................................. 147
Speed Dial .................................................... 75, 80
SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) Indicator.............................................. 10
Starter system ................................................... 24
Steering Wheel.................................................. 44Steering Wheel and Nearby Controls ............. 1
Steering Wheel Controls............................ 54 , 83
Street Address................................................... 85Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) .......... 24
System Guidance Volume ................................ 83
System message ............................................... 26
Talk button .................................................... 73, 76
Talk Button Tips ........................................... 77, 83
Text Messaging ................................................. 80
Tire Information ............................................... 140
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................... 144
Ination Guidelines ..................................... 140
Tire and Loading Information Label ......... 141
Tire Chains .................................................... 142
Tire Identication Number (TIN) ............... 143
Tire Labeling ................................................. 143Tire Service Life
........................................... 142
Tire Terminology .......................................... 143
Wear Indicators .......................................... 140
Winter Tires .................................................. 142
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ..... 25, 118
Tires .................................................... 147, 148
Towing ............................................................ 117
Trafc .............................................................. 89
Trip Computer .................................................... 29
Troubleshooting ............................................... 149
Trunk .............................................................. 32
Release lever ............................................... 115
Trunk Release Button ....................................... 34
Trunk release lever ......................................... 115
Turn-by-turn directions .................................... 88
Turn Signal ......................................................... 36
Turn signals ........................................................ 27
USB Commands............................................... 153 USB Flash Drive........................................... 60 , 70
USB Port ............................................................. 52
Vehicle .................................................... 147, 148
Vehicle Controls ................................................ 31
Vehicle Settings ................................................ 30
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) ................. 25, 100
Visual Index.......................................................... 1
Voice Command Index ................................... 152
Voice Portal Commands ................................. 152
VSA ........................................................ 25, 27
Walk Away Auto Lock ...................................... 33
Warranty Coverages ...................................... 151
Washer uid level ............................................. 26
Wear Indicators .............................................. 140
Wi-Fi Connection............................................... 64 Windows............................................................. 35
Window Washer Fluid .................................... 137
Winter Tires ...................................................... 142
Wiper Blades ................................................... 139
Wiper Operation ................................................ 38
Wireless Charger .............................................. 53