2016 HONDA CIVIC steering

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EHICLE CONTROLSVEHICLE CONTROLS
Adjusting the Seats
Make seat adjustments before driving to ensure the best comfort and safe\
ty.
Adjusting the Front Seats
Adjust the driver’s seat as far back as possible while
allowing you to maintain full control of the vehicle.
You should be able to sit upright and well back in the
seat, adequately press the pedals without leaning
forward, and grip the steering wheel comfortably.
The passenger’s seat should be adjusted in a similar
manner, so that it is as far back from the front airbag
in the dashboard as possible.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Transport Canada
recommend that drivers allow at least 10 inches (25 cm) between the ce\
nter of the
steering wheel and the chest.
Power Seats*
*if equipped
Move back and allow sufficient space.
Horizontal position
adjustment
Height adjustment
(driver’s seat only) Seat-back angle
adjustment
Reclining the seat-back too far can result in serious injury or death in \
a crash.
Adjust the seat-back to an upright position, and sit well back in the se\
at.
WARNING
Sitting too close to a front airbag can result in serious injury or deat\
h if the
front airbags inflate.
Always sit as far back from the front airbags as possible while maintain\
ing
control of the vehicle.
WARNING
Manual Seats*
*if equipped
Floor Mats*
Position the front seat floor mats properly, and anchor
them. If they are not properly positioned, the floor
mats can interfere with the front seat functions.
Do not put additional floor mats on top of the
anchored mats.
Horizontal position
adjustment
Pull up on the bar to move the
seat, then release the bar.
Height adjustment(driver side only )
Pull up or push down the lever
to raise or lower the seat .
Seat-back angle
adjustment
Pull up the lever to
change the angle.
Sitting improperly or out of position can result in serious injury or de\
ath in a
crash.
Always sit upright, well back in the seat, with your feet on the floor\
.
WARNING
Unlock
Lock

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EHICLE CONTROLSVEHICLE CONTROLS
Adjusting the Head Restraints
Your vehicle is equipped with head restraints in all seating positions. H\
ead
restraints are most effective for protection against whiplash and other \
rear-impact
crash injuries.
The center of the back of the occupant’s head
should rest against the center of the restraint. The
tops of the occupant’s ears should be level with the
center height of the restraint.
To raise the head restraint: Pull it upward.
To lower the head restraint: Push it down while
pressing the release button.
To remove the head restraint: Pull the restraint up
as far as it will go. Then push the release button,
and pull the restraint up and out.
To reinstall a head restraint: Insert the legs back in place, then adjust the head
restraint to an appropriate height while pressing the release button. Pu\
ll up on the
restraint to make sure it is locked in position.
In order for the head restraint system to work properly:
•  Do not hang any items on the head restraints, or from the restraint legs\
.
•  Do not place any object between an occupant and the seat-back.
•  Install each restraint in its proper location.
Position head in the
center of the head
restraint.
Improperly positioning head restraints reduces their effectiveness and
increases the likelihood of serious injury in a crash.
Make sure head restraints are in place and positioned properly before dr\
iving.
WARNING
Failure to reinstall, or correctly reinstall, the head restraints can re\
sult in
severe injury during a crash.
Always replace the head restraints before driving.
WARNING
Folding Down the Rear Seats
The rear seat-back(s*) can be folded down to make room for large items\
in the
trunk.
1. Pull the release lever in the trunk to release the
lock.
2. Fold down the seat-back.
Push the seat-back up firmly until it locks into
place to return it to its original position.
Make sure all items in the trunk or items
extending through the opening into the rear
seats are properly secured. Loose items can fly
forward if you have to brake hard.
*if equipped
Release
lever*
Release lever
Adjusting the Steering Wheel
The steering wheel height and distance from your body can be adjusted so\
that you
can comfortably grip the steering wheel in an appropriate driving postur\
e.
1. Pull up the steering wheel adjustment lever.
2. Move the steering wheel up or down, and in or out.
3. Push down the steering wheel adjustment lever to
lock the steering wheel in position.
Adjusting the steering wheel position while driving may cause you to los\
e
control of the vehicle and be seriously injured in a crash.
Adjust the steering wheel only when the vehicle is stopped.
WARNING
To adjust
To lock Lever

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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.
Models with information display
SOURCE button: Cycle through available audio
modes.
+ / - buttons: Adjust audio volume.
t / u buttons: Change presets, tracks, albums, or
folders.
FM/AM Radio
Press t or u for the next or previous preset station.
Press and hold t or u to seek the next or previous strong station.
iPod
®/USB/Bluetooth® Audio
Press t or u for the next or previous track.
Press and hold t or u for the next or previous folder (USB).
Models with Driver Information Interface
button: Press until the audio screen is displayed
in the Driver Information Interface.
+ / - bar: Press the ends of the bar or slide to adjust
audio volume.
t / u buttons: Change presets, tracks, albums, or
folders.
FM/AM/SiriusXM
® Radio*
Press t or u for the next or previous preset station.
Press and hold t or u to seek the next or previous strong station.
iPod
®/USB/Bluetooth® Audio
Press t or u for the next or previous track.
Press and hold t or u for the next or previous folder (USB).
Pandora
®
Press u for the next song.
Press and hold t or u for the next or previous station.
*if equipped
Steering Wheel Controls (continued)
Models with Driver Information Interface (continued)
p / q buttons: Cycle through available audio modes, or scroll through audio
options in the Driver Information Interface
ENTER button: Make audio selections in the Driver Information Interface.
From the audio screen in the Driver Information Interface:
FM/AM/SiriusXM
® Radio*
Press the eNTer button to display a preset list. Press p or q to scroll the list, and
press the eNTer button to select a preset.
USB Flash Drive
Press the eNTer button to display the folder list. Press p or q to scroll the list,
and press the eNTer button to select a folder. repeat to select a track.
iPod®
Press the eNTer button to display the iPod list. Press p or q to scroll the
category, and press the eNTer button to select an item. repeat to select a track.
Bluetooth® Audio
Press the eNTer button to display the track list. Press p or q to scroll the list,
and press the eNTer button to select a track.
Pandora®
Press the eNTer button to display the station list. Press p or q to scroll the list,
and press the eNTer button to select a station.
*if equipped

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AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
Models with Display Audio
Wi-Fi Connection
You can connect the audio system to the internet using Wi-Fi and use onli\
ne
services through the touchscreen. If your compatible phone has hotspot c\
apabilities,
the system can be tethered to the phone. Follow the steps below to set u\
p Wi-Fi
when the vehicle is stopped. Standard data rates apply with your phone s\
ervice
provider.
1. From the Home screen, select Settings.
2. Select Bluetooth/Wi-Fi. Select the Wi-Fi tab.
3. Select Wi-Fi on/off Status, and select on.
4. Select Wi-Fi Device List. Make sure your phone’s
Wi-Fi setting is in access point (tethering) mode.
5. Select the phone you want to connect to the
system. If the phone you want to connect does not
appear, select Scan.
6. Select Connect.
7. enter a password for your phone, if necessary.
Select oK. The Wi-Fi symbol is displayed on the list
when connection is successful.
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Aha™ Radio
Access music and information programming, location-based services, and social
media through your vehicle’s audio system.
visit handsfreelink.honda.com (U.S.) or handsfreelink.ca (Canada) to check phone
compatibility. Standard data rates apply. Make sure you have an active Aha account.
If there is an active connection to Apple CarPlay
® (see page 65) or Android Auto™
(see page 66), Aha can only be connected through Wi-Fi.
Bluetooth connection
Connect your compatible smartphone via Bluetooth
® HandsFreeLink® (see page
78). Make sure the HondaLink Connect app is downloaded to your phone (\
see
page 63). Follow steps 1 and 2 below.
Wi-Fi connection
You can also connect via Wi-Fi (see page 64) or Wi-Fi tethering with yo\
ur enabled
smartphone. Follow steps 1 and 2 below.
1. From the HoMe screen, select Aha.
2. enter your Aha account email and password to begin using Aha.
Models with Display Audio
Apple CarPlay®
Connect an Apple CarPlay-compatible iPhone to the system. You can use the
touchscreen to make a phone call, listen to music, and more. visit the Apple CarPlay
website for more information.
Park in a safe place before connecting your iPhone
and launching any compatible apps.
1. Connect the iPhone to the USB port (see page
52).
2. Apple CarPlay requires you to send vehicle information to Honda. Select enable once, Always enable, or Cancel. Your phone may prompt you to allow access for CarPlay to be launched.
3. From the HoMe screen, select Apple CarPlay.
4. Select a menu option.
Phone: Access your contacts, make phone calls, or listen to voicemail. While
connected to Apple CarPlay, calls can only be made through Apple CarPlay, not
through Bluetooth
® HandsFreeLink®.
Music: Play music stored on your iPhone.
Maps:
view a map and operate navigation. You can only use Apple CarPlay or the
pre-installed navigation system to set a destination with routing guidan\
ce.
Messages:
view and reply to text messages, or have messages read to you aloud
by the system.
once connected, press and hold the Talk button on the steering wheel (see page
76) to operate the system using voice commands with Siri® eyes Free.
HOME screen
Apple CarPlay
Apple CarPlay menu
Return
to HOME
screen
Return to Apple CarPlay menu screen
Depending on use, Apple CarPlay can share certain vehicle information (e.g., vehicle location, speed, and other operating conditions) with the connected iPhone. See Apple’s privacy policy for details regarding Apple’s use and handling of data uploaded by CarPlay. Use of CarPlay is at user’s own risk, and is subject to agreement to the CarPlay terms of use, which are included as part of the Apple iOS terms of use. CarPlay vehicle integration is provided “as is,” and Honda cannot guarantee CarPlay operability or functionality now or in the future due to, among other conditions, changes in CarPlay software/Apple iOS, service interruptions, or incompatibility or obsolesce of vehicle-integrated hardware or software. See dealer for details. Only use CarPlay when conditions allow you to do so safely. See your Owner’s Manual on the Owner Information CD or at owners.honda.com (U.S.) or myhonda.ca (Canada) for further license and warranty terms.

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AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
Models with Display Audio
Android Auto™
Connect a compatible Android phone to the system. You can use the touchscreen
to make a phone call, listen to music, and more. visit the Android Auto website for
more information.
Park in a safe place before connecting your iPhone
and launching any compatible apps.
1. Download the Android Auto app to your phone.
2. Connect the phone to the USB port (see page 52).
The phone is automatically paired. A tutorial also
appears.
3. From the HoMe screen, select Android Auto.
4. Android Auto requires you to send vehicle
information to Honda. Select enable once, Always
enable, or Cancel.
5. Select a menu option.
Maps (Navigation):
view Google Maps and operate navigation. You can only
use this system or the pre-installed navigation system to set a destinat\
ion with
routing guidance. You cannot enter destinations using the keyboard while the
vehicle is moving.
Phone: Make phone calls or listen to voicemail. While connected to Android
Auto, calls can only be made through Android Auto, not through Bluetooth
®
HandsFreeLink®.
Home (Google Now): Display useful information organized by Android Auto
into simple cards that appear only when needed.
Music: Play music from compatible apps. Select this icon to switch between
music apps.
Return to HOME screen:
Go back to the vehicle system HoMe screen.
Voice: Use voice commands via Google voice Search to operate Android Auto.
You can also press and hold the Talk button on the steering wheel (see page
76) to say voice commands.
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Depending on use, Android Auto can share certain vehicle information (e.g., vehicle location, speed, and other operating conditions) with Google and its service providers. See Google privacy policy for details regarding Google’s use and handling of data uploaded by Android Auto. Use of Android Auto is at user’s own risk, and is subject to agreement to the Android Auto terms of use, which are presented to the user when the Android Auto application is downloaded to the user’s Android phone. Android Auto vehicle integration is provided “as is,” and Honda cannot guarantee Android Auto operability or functionality now or in the future due to, among other conditions, changes in Android Auto software/Android operating 
system, service interruptions, or incompatibility or obsolesce of vehicle-integrated hardware or software. See dealer for details. Only use Android Auto when conditions allow you to do so safely. See your Owner’s Manual on the Owner Information CD or at owners.honda.com (U.S.) or myhonda.ca (Canada) for further license and warranty terms.
Models with Display Audio
FM/AM Radio
Play FM or AM radio stations.
VOL
HOME
MENU
BACK
AUDIO
Source: Select
the FM or AM
icon.
Tune: Change
the station.
Seek: Search
for the next or
previous station
with a strong
signal. Open/close:
Display or hide
the station list
or preset list.
Scan: Scan for
each station
with a strong
signal.
Presets:
Select and hold a preset number
to store the current station.
Select a preset number to select
a previously stored station.

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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 DialMake 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 find the entry you want
to call, and select it to call.
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.
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 fixed
phrases or call the sender.
1. When the prompt appears, select read.
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.
To 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 notifications.
1. From the Home screen, select Settings.
2. Select Phone.
3. Select Select Account.
4. Select Text Message or an e-mail account.
*if equipped
BLUETOOTH® HANDSFreeLINK®BLUETOOTH® HANDSFreeLINK®

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Models with Display Audio
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 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.
• 
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.
BLUETOOTH® HANDSFreeLINK®BLUETOOTH® HANDSFreeLINK®

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DRIVING
DRIVING
DRIVING
Learn about preparation for driving, as well as other features.
Before Driving
Check the following items before you begin driving.
Exterior Checks
•  Make sure there are no obstructions on the windows, door mirrors, exterior
lights, or other parts of the vehicle.
• 
remove any frost, snow, or ice.
•  Make sure the hood is securely closed.
•  Heat from the engine and exhaust can ignite flammable materials left u\
nder
the hood, causing a fire. If you’ve parked your vehicle for an exte\
nded period,
inspect and remove any debris that may have collected, such as dried grass
and leaves that have fallen or have been carried in for use as a nest by\
a small
animal. Also check under the hood for leftover flammable materials aft\
er you or
someone else has performed maintenance on your vehicle.
•  Make sure the tires are in good condition.
•  Make sure there are no people or objects behind or around the vehicle.
Interior Checks
•  Store or secure all items on board properly.
•  Do not pile items in the cargo area higher than the seatback height.
•  Do not place anything in the front seat footwells. Make sure to secure t\
he floor
mats.
•  If you have any animals on board, do not let them move freely around in \
the
vehicle.
•  Securely close and lock all doors and the trunk.
•  Adjust your seating position, mirrors, and steering wheel properly.
•  Make sure items placed on the floor behind the front seats cannot roll\
under the
seats.
• 
everyone in the vehicle must fasten their seat belt.
•  Make sure that the indicators in the instrument panel come on when you s\
tart
the vehicle, and go off soon after.
If the doors are frozen shut, use warm water around the door edges to me\
lt any
ice. Do not try to force them open, as this can damage the rubber trim a\
round the
doors. When done, wipe dry to avoid further freezing.
NOTICE In addition:
•  During the first 600 miles (1,000 km) of operation, avoid sudden acc\
eleration or
full throttle operation so as not to damage the engine or powertrain.
•  Avoid hard braking for the first 200 miles (300 km). You should also follow this
when the brake pads are replaced.
Improper accessories or modifications can affect your vehicle’s handling,
stability, and performance, and cause a crash in which you can be seriously
hurt or killed.
Follow all instructions in the vehicle owner’s manual regarding accessories
and modifications.
WARNING