2016 HONDA CIVIC navigation system

INTRODUCTIONTABLE OF CONTENTS
This owner’s Guide is intended to help you quickly get acquainted with your
2016 Honda Civic Sedan. 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 cove\
rs all Civic
Sedan models, so you may find descriptions of features and equipment t\
hat 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 first registered owner of your vehicle, you may request\
a complimentary
printed copy of the owner’s Manual, Navigation Manual, or vehicle Warranty within
the first 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 Company strives to be proactive in protecting our
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.
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 dissatisfied with the information you receive,
you can call Honda Automobile Customer Service (see page 150).
Call (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,
flat tire and lockout assistance, towing, and more (limitations apply\
).
Call (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*
..........................28
Driver 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
..........43
Adjusting the Mirrors
.........................44
Heating System*
................................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
Color Audio System ............................57
FM/AM Radio
.......................................58
iPod
®...................................................... 59
USB Flash Drive
..................................60
Bluetooth
® Audio ................................61
Models with Display Audio
Display Audio Operation ...................62
HondaLink
® ..........................................63
Wi-Fi Connection
................................64
Aha™ Radio
.........................................64
Apple CarPlay
® ....................................65
Android Auto™
....................................66
FM/AM Radio
......................................67
SiriusXM
® Radio* ...............................68
iPod
®...................................................... 69
USB Flash Drive
..................................70
Bluetooth
® Audio ................................71
Pandora
® ..............................................72
BLUETOOTH
® HANDSFREELINK® ....73
Models with color audio system
Basic HFL Operation ...........................73
Pairing a Phone
...................................74
Making a Call
......................................75
Models with Display Audio
Basic HFL Operation ...........................76
Pairing a Phone
...................................78
Making a Call
......................................79
HondaLink
® Assist ..............................80
SMS Text Messaging and E-Mail*
...81
Siri
® Eyes Free .....................................82

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VISUAL INDEX
1 Lights/turn signals/LaneWatch
button* p. 37, p. 36, p. 108
2 TrIP knob p. 29
Brightness control p. 37
3 Wipers/washers p. 38
4 Cruise control buttons* p. 101
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with
Low Speed Follow (LSF) buttons*
p. 102
5 Horn
6 voice recognition/Bluetooth®
HandsFreeLink® buttons p. 73,
p. 76, p. 83
7 Audio controls p. 54
8 Instrument panel p. 23
Information display* p. 28
Driver Information Interface* p. 29
9 Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)
button* p. 104
10 vehicle Stability Assist (vSA®) oFF
button p. 100
road Departure Mitigation (rDM)
button* p. 105
Collision Mitigation Braking System™
(CMBS™) button* p. 106
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) button* p. 118
11 Display/information button* p. 29
VISUAL INDEX
*if equipped*if equipped
Quickly locate items in the vehicle’s interior.
Steering Wheel and Nearby Controls
2
5
71310
6
48
911
NAVIGATION* ......................................83
Basic Navigation Operation
.............83
Entering a Destination
.......................85
Routing
..................................................88
DRIVING
................................................90
Before Driving
.....................................90
Maximum Load Limit
..........................92
Remote Engine Start*
.........................94
Starting to Drive
..................................95
Shifting
..................................................96
Braking
.................................................98
Eco Assist™ System*
.......................100
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA
®), aka
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
System
.................................................100
Cruise Control*
..................................101
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with
Low Speed Follow (LSF)* ................102
Lane Keeping Assist System
(LKAS)*
................................................104
Road Departure Mitigation
(RDM)*
................................................105
Collision Mitigation Braking
System™ (CMBS™)*
........................106
LaneWatch™*
...................................108
Multi-View Rear Camera*
...............109
Refueling
............................................111
HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
.......113
Smart Entry Remote Battery
Strength*
............................................113
Shift Lever Does Not Move*
...........113
Jump Starting
....................................114 Overheating
........................................116
Emergency Engine Stop*
.................117
Emergency Towing
...........................117
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)
................................................118
Changing a Flat Tire
..........................120
Fuse Locations
...................................124
MAINTENANCE
.................................127
Safety Precautions
...........................127
Maintenance Minder™ ....................128
Under the Hood
..................................131
Engine Oil
...........................................133
Engine Coolant
..................................136
Brake/Clutch* Fluid
..........................137
Window Washer Fluid
.....................137
Checking the Battery
........................138
Changing Wiper Blades
...................139
Tire Information
.................................140
Tire Labeling
......................................143
DOT Tire Quality Grading
.................144
Air Conditioning
................................145
Testing of Readiness Codes
............146
SPECIFICATIONS
...............................147
CUSTOMER INFORMATION
.............149
Frequently Asked Questions/
Troubleshooting
................................149
Contact Us
..........................................150
Honda Roadside Assistance
...........150
Warranty Coverages
.........................151
VOICE COMMAND INDEX
................152
INDEX
..................................................154

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EHICLE CONTROLSVEHICLE CONTROLS
Customized Features*
Use the Settings menu to customize certain features when the vehicle is stopped.\
Models with color audio system
Use the selector knob to make and enter selections.
1. Press the MeNU/CLoCK button.
2. Select Settings.
3. Select a setting option, and make your preferred
changes.
4. Press the Back button to exit the menus.
Models with Display Audio
Select items on the touchscreen to make selections.
1. From the HoMe screen, select SeTTINGS.
2. Select an option (Phone, Audio, Bluetooth, Info,
Camera, System, or Navi*).
3. Select a setting option, and make your preferred
changes.
4. Press BACK to exit the menus.
*if equipped
(Back) button
Selector knob MENU/
CLOC
K
button
VO LHOME
MENUBACK
AUDIO
Setting the Clock
Adjust the time using the steps described for your vehicle type.
Models with color audio system
Use the selector knob to make and enter selections.
1. Press and hold the MeNU/CLoCK button.
2. Select the hour and adjust as necessary.
3. Select the minutes and adjust as necessary.
4. Select Set when complete.
Models with Display Audio
Touch items to make selections. on vehicles with navigation, the time is
automatically set using GPS signals.
1. From the HoMe screen, select Settings.
2. Select Clock.
3. Select Clock Adjustment.
4. Adjust the hour and minute values.
5. Select oK when complete.
VO LHOME
MENUBACK
AUDIO
*if equipped

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AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
Models with Display Audio
Display Audio 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*.
Wearing gloves may limit or prevent touchscreen response.
You can use a microfiber cleaning cloth to remove dust or fingerprint\
s from the
touchscreen.
*if equipped
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HOME
MENUBACK
AUDIO
AUDIO: Turn audio
on or off.
HOME
(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 HondaLink Connect features
(see page 63). Audio: Display
current audio
information.
Volume
Info: Display the
trip computer,
clock, and more.
Changing Icon Order You can change the order of the icons on the Home screen.
1. From the HoMe screen, select and hold an icon
to enter the customization screen.
2. Select and hold the icon you want to move and
slide it to a different position.
3. Select oK when complete.
Swipe left or right
for more screens.
Models with Display Audio
HondaLink®
Provides you with useful information about your vehicle directly from Ho\
nda.
To check phone compatibility, visit handsfreelink.com (U.S.) or handsfreelink.ca
(Canada). Standard data rates may apply with your phone service provid\
er.
To get more information on HondaLink, visit www.hondalink.com (U.S.) or honda.ca/
hondalink (Canada).
If there is an active connection to Apple CarPlay
® (see page 65) or Android Auto™
(see page 66), HondaLink can only be connected through Wi-Fi.
HondaLink Connection
Follow the steps below to connect to HondaLink and use its features.
1. Download the HondaLink Connect app to your
compatible smartphone.
2. Pair your phone to Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®
(see page 78).
3. From the HoMe screen, select HondaLink.
4. Certain features require you to send vehicle information to Honda. Select enable once, Always enable, or Cancel.
HondaLink Menu
Select a menu option.
Places*: Display restaurants, gas stations, and
other locations. You can send a location to the
navigation system and set a route.
Vehicle: Get instructional messages when your
vehicle needs service.
Help & Support: Display tips for vehicle usage, get
roadside assistance, or contact customer service.
Messages from Honda: Display helpful and important information from Honda. If
you have a new message, a yellow envelope icon appears at the top of the screen
and a beep sounds. You can swipe down to view the message from any screen.
Weather: Display a weekly five-day weather forecast for any location.
*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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AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
Models with Display Audio
SiriusXM® Radio*
Available on a subscription basis only. For more information or to subscribe, contact
your dealer, or visit
www.siriusxm.com (U.S.) or www.sirius.ca (Canada).
Available in the U.S. and Canada, except Hawaii, Alaska, and Puerto Rico. XM® is a registered trademark of Sirius XM Radio, Inc.
*if equipped
To learn about additional features—such as multi-channel preset, repla\
y, or
SportsFlash—see your owner’s Manual on the owner Information CD or visit
owners.honda.com (U.S.) or myhonda.ca (Canada).
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HOME
MENU
BACK
AUDIO
Open/close:
Display or hide
the channel list
or preset list.Source: Select
the XM icon.
Category: Change
the category.
Channel: Change
the channel. Press
and hold to skip 10
channels at a time.
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.
Skip: Change the
selection. Press
and hold to skip
rapidly.
Models with Display Audio
iPod®
Play and operate an iPod 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 iPod source is
unavailable and audio files on the phone can only be played within App\
le CarPlay.
Searching for Music
Use the touchscreen to search for tracks stored on the iPod.
1. From the audio screen, press MeNU.
2. Select Music Search.
3. Select a search option.
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).
iPod is a trademark of Apple, Inc.
VO L
HOME
MENU
BACK
AUDIO
Source: Select
the iPod icon. Open/close:
Display or hide
the track list.
MENU: Display
menu options,
including
Music Search. Song: Change
the track.
Press and hold
to move rapidly
within a track.
Play/pause

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AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
Models with Display Audio
USB Flash Drive
Play and operate a USB flash 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 files on the phone can only be played within App\
le CarPlay.
Searching for Music
Use the touchscreen to search for tracks stored on the USB flash 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).
VO L
HOME
MENU
BACK
AUDIO
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 ve\
hicle’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.
State, provincial, 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.
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.
VO L
HOME
MENU
BACK
AUDIOSource: Select
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
the group.