2016 HONDA CIVIC trunk release

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AFETYVISUAL INDEX
Dashboard, Ceiling, and Other Controls
1 Color audio system* p. 57
Display Audio* p. 62
2 Hazard warning button
3 Climate control system/seat heater
buttons* p. 45, p. 46, p. 49
4 USB port p. 52
Accessory power socket p. 52
6 Moonroof switch* p. 36
Map lights p. 37
rearview mirror p. 44
7 Power window switches p. 35
Door lock switches p. 34
Door mirror controls p. 44
8 Trunk release button p. 34
9 Hood release handle p. 132
10 eNGINe STArT/SToP button*
p. 96
11 eCoN button* p. 100
12 electric parking brake switch
p. 98
Automatic brake hold button
p. 99
*if equipped
SAFETY INFORMATION
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Your safety—and the safety of others—is very important, and operati\
ng this vehicle
safely is an important responsibility. While we strive to help you make informed
decisions about safety, it is not practical or possible to warn you about all the
hazards associated with operating or maintaining your vehicle. Therefore\
, you must
use your own good judgment.
Important Safety Information
This guide explains many of your vehicle’s safety features and how to use them.
Please read this information carefully. Following the instructions below will also help
to keep you and your passengers safe.
Important Safety Precautions
•  Always wear your seat belt.
•  Secure all children in the proper restraint system.
•  Be aware of airbag hazards.
•  Don’t drink and drive.
•  Pay appropriate attention to the task of driving safely.
•  Control your speed.
•  Keep your vehicle in safe condition.
engaging in cell phone conversation or other activities that keep you fro\
m paying
close attention to the road, other vehicles, and pedestrians could lead \
to a crash.
remember, situations can change quickly, and only you can decide when it is safe
to divert some attention away from driving.
Safety Messages
When you see the following messages throughout this guide, pay close att\
ention.
You WILL be KILLeD or SerIoUSLY HUrT if you don’t follow
instructions.
You CAN be KILLeD or SerIoUSLY HUrT if you don’t follow
instructions.
You CAN be HUrT if you don’t follow instructions.
This information is intended to help you avoid damage to your
vehicle, other property, or the environment.
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
NOTICE
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NSTRUMENT PANELINSTRUMENT PANEL
Condition Indicators
These indicators may require you to perform an action.
Parking brake
release the parking brake before driving. You will hear a beep if you drive
with it not fully released.
Seat belt reminder
Make sure seat belts are fastened for you and all passengers. The indica\
tor
blinks and beeps sound continuously if you or your front passenger has not
fastened your seat belts when you begin driving. If the indicator remain\
s on
after seat belts are fastened, see your dealer.
Door/trunk open
A door or the trunk is not closed. A beep sounds if open while driving.
Low fuel
refuel as soon as possible. If the indicator blinks, there is a problem w\
ith the
fuel gauge. See your dealer.
Low tire pressure*
Stop in a safe place, check tire pressures, and inflate tire(s) if n\
ecessary.
The indicator also appears if the system has not been calibrated (see p\
age
118).
Washer fluid level (Canadian models)*
The washer fluid is low. refill the washer fluid (see page 137).
System message*
When a condition or malfunction indicator comes on, a message also
appears on the Driver Information Interface. Check the display for more \
information. Press the display/information button on the steering wheel \
to
clear the message.
Maintenance Minder™*
Scheduled maintenance for your vehicle is due.
Immobilizer/security system
Your key or remote transmitter cannot be recognized by the vehicle. If th\
e
indicator blinks, you may not be able to start the engine. Turn the vehicle
off, remove the key from the ignition*, press and hold the brake pedal, \
and
restart the vehicle. If it continues to blink, there may be a problem wi\
th the
system. See your dealer.
Canadian models: To reset the immobilizer system, follow the steps above
after the battery has been disconnected.
U.S.
Canada
*if equipped
vSA off
vSA engaged (blinking)
CrUISe MAIN on
CrUISe CoNTroL on
ACC* on
CMBS™* off
LKAS* on
Turn signals/hazards on
Fog lights* on
High beams on
exterior lights on
eCoN mode* on
Automatic brake hold on
Automatic brake hold
activated
U.S.
Canada
On/Off Indicators
These indicators remind you when an item is on or off.
Brake depress
You must press the brake pedal before activating the electric parking bra\
ke
or automatic brake hold. If the indicator blinks, automatic brake hold i\
s
canceled during operation. Immediately press the brake pedal.
CV T models
MT models

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EHICLE CONTROLSINSTRUMENT PANEL
Vehicle Settings*
Use the Driver Information Interface to customize certain features. Use \
the
steering wheel controls to select the vehicle Settings screen when the vehicle is
stopped.
butto n
Pr ess to go to the next
display.
ENTER button
Pr ess to make a selection .
display/info butto n
Scroll to Vehicle Settings.
button
Press to scroll upwards.
butto n
Press to go back to the
previous display.
button
Press to scroll downwards .
*if equipped
Below is an example of how to change a setting.
1. Press the display/info button until you see the
vehicle Settings screen. Press the eNTer button
to select it.
2. Press the p or q button to scroll to Meter
Setup, and select it.
3. Scroll to “Trip A” reset Timing, and select it.
4. Scroll to the option you want, and select it.
5. Scroll to the exit option, and select it. repeat to
exit the menus.
VEHICLE CONTROLS
*if equipped
Learn about the various controls necessary for operating and driving the\
vehicle.
Using the Key or Remote Transmitter*
Lock or unlock the doors and trunk.
Unlock button: Press once to
unlock the driver’s door. Press
again to unlock all doors.
Trunk button: Press
and hold to unlock and
open the trunk. Lock button: Press to lock the
doors. Press again for audible
verification.
Panic button: Press to sound
the alarm for 30 seconds.
Press again to cancel.
Built-in key*: Slide the
release knob on the back
of the transmitter and pull
out the built-in key.
release knob
Built-in key
Leaving the key or remote transmitter in the vehicle can result in theft\
or
accidental movement of the vehicle. Always take it with you whenever you\
leave
the vehicle unattended.
NOTICE
Engine button*: remotely start the engine (see page 94).

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EHICLE CONTROLSVEHICLE CONTROLS
Smart Entry System*
When you carry the remote transmitter (for example, in a pocket or purs\
e) and it
is outside the vehicle and within range (about 32 inches or 80 cm), yo\
u can lock or
unlock the doors and trunk without handling the transmitter.
Unlocking/Locking the Doors
To unlock: Grab the driver’s door handle when the
vehicle is off to unlock the driver’s door. Grab the
front passenger’s door handle to unlock all doors.
To lock: Press the door lock button on the front
door handle when the vehicle is off. If the remote
transmitter is inside the vehicle, the doors will not
lock.
Unlocking the TrunkPress the trunk release button to unlock and open
the trunk.
*if equipped
Door lock button
Trunk release button
Walk Away Auto Lock*When you walk away from the vehicle while carrying the remote transmitter, the
doors can automatically lock if the following conditions are met:
•  The remote transmitter is within a range of 6 feet (2 m).
•  All doors and the hood are closed.
•  There is not an additional remote transmitter inside the vehicle.
When you are within the range, the system is activated and a beep sounds\
. When
you go outside the range, the lights flash and a beep sounds again. Th\
e doors
automatically lock.
To turn on this feature, follow the steps below:
1. From the HoMe screen, select Settings.
2. Select vehicle. The vehicle must be in Park (P).
3. Select Door/Window Setup.
4. Select Walk Away Auto Lock.
5. Select on.
6. Select BACK to exit the menus.
*if equipped

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EHICLE CONTROLSVEHICLE CONTROLS
Door Operation
Use several methods to lock or unlock the doors.
Using the Lock Tab
To unlock: Pull the lock tab rearward. When you
unlock the door using the lock tab on the driver’s
door, only the driver’s door unlocks.
To lock: Push the lock tab forward. When you lock
the door using the lock tab on the driver’s door, all
the other doors lock at the same time.
Using the Front Door Inner HandleWhen you pull either front door inner handle, the
door unlocks and opens. Unlocking and opening the
driver’s door from the inner handle unlocks all other
doors.
Using the Master Door Lock SwitchTo unlock: Press the unlock side of the switch to
unlock all doors.
To lock: Press the lock side of the switch to lock all
doors.
Childproof Door LocksThe childproof door locks prevent the rear doors
from being opened from the inside regardless of the
position of the lock tab.
Slide the lever in the rear door to the lock position,
and close the door.
open the door using the outer door handle.
Using the Trunk Release ButtonPress the trunk release button on the driver’s door
to open the trunk.
To unlock
Lock ta bTo lock
To unlock
Master door
lock switch
To lock
Lock
Unlock
Trunk release
button
Power Window Operation
The power windows can be opened and closed when the vehicle is on by usi\
ng the
switches on the doors. The switches on the driver’s side can be used to open and
close all the windows.
Automatic Operation
To open: Push the switch down firmly.
To close: Pull the switch up firmly.
The window opens or closes completely. To stop the
window at any time, push or pull the switch again
briefly.
Manual OperationTo open: Push the switch down lightly.
To close: Pull the switch up lightly.
release the switch when the windows reach the desired position.
Power Window LockPush in the power window lock button so only the driver’s window can be
operated.
Power window
lock button
Driver’s
window
switchFront passenger’s
window swi tch
Closing a power window on someone’s hands or ngers can cause serious
injury.
Make sure your passengers are away from the windows before closing them.
WARNING

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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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HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
DRIVING
Refueling from a Portable Fuel Container
If you need to refuel your vehicle from a portable fuel container, use the funnel
provided with your vehicle.
1. Turn off the engine.
2. Press on the edge of the fuel fill door to open it.
3. Take the funnel out of the tool case in the trunk.
4. Place the end of the funnel on the lower part of
filler opening, then insert it slowly and fully. Make
sure that the end of the funnel goes down along
with the filler pipe.
5. Fill the tank with fuel from the portable fuel
container. Pour fuel carefully so you do not spill
any.
6. remove the funnel from the filler neck. Wipe up
any fuel from the funnel before storing it.
7. Close the fuel fill door.
Funnel
Do not insert the nozzle of a portable fuel container or any funnel othe\
r than the
one provided with your vehicle. Doing so can damage the fuel system.
Do not try to pry open or push open the sealed fuel tank with foreign ob\
jects. This
can damage the fuel system and its seal.
NOTICE
HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
Learn about what to do in critical or emergency situations.
Smart Entry Remote Battery Strength*
If the battery life in your remote transmitter is weak, a message appear\
s in the
display with information on how to start the engine.
1. Touch the back of the remote transmitter to the
eNGINe STArT/SToP button while the indicator is
flashing.
2. With the brake pedal or clutch pedal pressed,
press the eNGINe STArT/SToP button within 10
seconds.
Shift Lever Does Not Move*
Follow the procedure below if you cannot move the shift lever out of Par\
k (P).
1. Set the parking brake.
2. remove the key from the ignition, or remove the
built-in key from the remote transmitter.
3. Move the removable beverage holder tray
rearward. remove the cover by pulling it with your
fingers.
4. Wrap a cloth around the tip of a small flat-tip
screwdriver to remove the cover of the shift lock
release slot. Put the tip of the flat-tip screwdriver
into the slot and remove it as shown in the image.
5. Insert the key into the shift lock release slot.
6. While pushing the key in, press the shift lever
release button and place the shift lever into Neutral
(N). The lock is now released. Have the shift lever
checked by a dealer as soon as possible.
*if equipped
Slo t
Cove r
Release
butto n
Shift lock
release slot

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INDEX
INDEX
Parking brake .............................................. 26, 98Passenger Airbag off Indicator .....................11Phone .......................................................74, 78
Phonebook ..................................................75, 79
Phone Commands ..........................................152
Place Category .................................................86
Power Door Mirrors ......................................... 44
Power Mode
.....................................................96Power Moonroof operation ...........................36
Power Seats ...................................................... 40
Power Window operation ..............................35radio .......................................................58, 67rain-Sensing Wipers.......................................39readiness Codes............................................ 146rear Camera ...................................................109rear Seats .........................................................43rearview Mirror ...............................................44recent Places................................................... 86refueling.......................................................... 111remote Battery Strength ..............................113remote engine Start ........................................94remote Transmitter .........................................31reporting Safety Defects................................22road Departure Mitigation (rDM) ........24, 105roadside Assistance .....................................150routing .............................................................88
Safety Information .............................................3
Airbags .............................................................8
Child Safety ...................................................14reporting Safety Defects ............................22
Safety Label Locations ................................21
Safety Messages ...........................................3
Seat Belts ........................................................5
Saved Places ....................................................87
Seat Belts ............................................................5
Fastening a Seat Belt ....................................7
Seat Belt Inspection ......................................6
Seat belt reminder .......................................26
Shoulder Anchor ............................................7
Seat Heaters .....................................................49Seats .............................................................40
Security system ................................................26
Service Codes ................................................. 129
Settings .......................................................30, 50
Setting the Clock ..............................................51Shifting .............................................................96
Shift Lever Does Not Move ..........................113
Shoulder Anchor ................................................7
Side Airbags ........................................................ 9
Side Curtain Airbags .......................................... 9
Siri
® eyes Free ..................................................82
SiriusXM® radio ...............................................68
SiriusXM® radio Commands ........................153Smart entry system ....................................24, 32
SMS Text Messaging ......................................81
Song By voice™ Commands ........................153Sound .............................................................56
Specifications .................................................147
Speed Dial ...................................................75, 80
Starter system ..................................................24
Steering Wheel ................................................. 43
Steering Wheel and Nearby Controls
............1
Steering Wheel Controls ...........................54, 83
Street Address .................................................. 85
Supplemental restraint System (SrS) ...10, 24System Guidance volume ...............................83
System message ..............................................26
Talk button ...................................................73, 76
Talk Button Tips ..........................................77, 83
Text Messaging ................................................81
Tire Information ..............................................140DoT Tire Quality Grading ..........................144
Inflation Guidelines ....................................140
Tire and Loading Information Label ........141Tire and Wheel replacement ...................141
Tire Chains ...................................................142
Tire Identification Number (TIN) ..............143
Tire Labeling ................................................143
Tire Service Life ..........................................142
Tire Terminology .........................................143
Wear Indicators .........................................140
Winter Tires .................................................142
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
.......................................25, 118Tires ...................................................147, 148Towing ...........................................................117Traffic .............................................................89
Trip Computer ...................................................29
Troubleshooting ..............................................149Trunk .............................................................32Trunk release Button ......................................34
Turn-by-turn directions ...................................88
Turn Signal ..................................................27, 36
USB Commands .............................................. 153
USB Flash Drive .......................................... 60, 70
USB Port
............................................................52vehicle ...................................................147, 148vehicle Controls ...............................................31vehicle Settings ...............................................30vehicle Stability Assist (vSA®) ........25, 27, 100visual Index......................................................... 1voice Command Index ..................................152voice Portal Commands ................................152
Walk Away Auto Lock .....................................33
Warranty Coverages .....................................151
Washer fluid level ............................................26
Wear Indicators .............................................140
Wi-Fi Connection .............................................. 64
Windows ............................................................ 35
Window Washer Fluid
...................................137 Winter Tires
.....................................................142
Wiper Blades ..................................................139Wiper operation ...............................................38
Wireless Charger .............................................53