Page 5 of 643

Contents
Child Safety P. 60Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 72Safety Labels P. 73
Opening and Closing the Trunk P. 153 Security System P. 156 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 159
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 163 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 177
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items P. 187 Heating System
* P. 199
Audio Error Messages P. 307General Information on the Audio System P. 310
When Driving P. 424 Braking P. 482Parking Your Vehicle P. 498
Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions P. 504 Turbo Engine Vehicle* P. 505
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 521 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 536
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 548 Battery P. 558 Remote Transmitter Care P. 560
Cleaning P. 563 Accessories and Modifications P. 568
Engine Does Not Start P. 592 Jump Starting P. 595 Shift Lever Does Not Move P. 598
Fuses P. 607 Emergency Towing P. 611 When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door P. 612
Devices that Emit Radio Waves  P. 621 Reporting Safety Defects P. 622
Authorized Manuals P. 627 Customer Service Information P. 628
Quick Reference GuideP. 4
Safe DrivingP. 33
Instrument PanelP. 75
ControlsP. 133
FeaturesP. 211
DrivingP. 417
MaintenanceP. 507
Handling the UnexpectedP. 571
InformationP. 615
IndexP. 629
17 CIVIC 4D HCM (KA KC KL)-31TBA6111.book  3 ページ  2018年10月25日 木曜日 午前11時56分 
         
        
        
     
        
        Page 6 of 643
4
Quick Reference Guide
Quick Reference Guide
Visual Index
❙Ignition Switch* (P163)
❙ENGINE START/STOP Button*1 (P164)
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an  ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.
❙Tire Pressure Monitoring System 
(TPMS) Button* (P477)
❙Information Display* (P110)
❙System Indicators (P76)
❙Gauges (P108)
❙Collision Mitigation Braking SystemTM 
(CMBSTM) OFF Button* (P493)
❙ (Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®) 
System OFF) Button 
(P472)
❙Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) 
Button* (P461)
❙Navigation System* 
()  See Navigation System Manual
❙Audio System (P219, 237)
❙Hazard Warning Button
❙Rear Window Defogger (P175)
❙Heated Door Mirror Button* (P175)
❙Heating System* (P199)
❙Climate Control System* (P202)
❙Front Seat Heater Buttons* (P197)
❙Steering Wheel Adjustments (P176)
❙Driver Information Interface* (P113)
17 CIVIC 4D HCM (KA KC KL)-31TBA6111.book  4 ページ  2018年10月25日 木曜日 午前11時56分 
         
        
        
     
        
        Page 12 of 643

10
Quick Reference Guide
Safe Driving (P 33)
Airbags (P 46)
● Your vehicle is fitted with airbags to help to protect you and 
your passengers during a moderate-to-severe collision.
Child Safety (P 60)
● All children 12 and younger should be seated in the rear seat.
● Smaller children should be properly restra ined in a forward-facing child seat.
● Infants must be properly restrained in a rear-facing child seat.
Exhaust Gas Hazard (P 72)
● Your vehicle emits dangerous exhaust gases that contain carbon 
monoxide. Do not run the engine in confined spaces where carbon 
monoxide gas can accumulate.
Before Driving Checklist (P 37)
● Before driving, check that the  front seats, head restraints, 
steering wheel, and mirrors have been properly adjusted.
Seat Belts (P 38)
● Fasten your seat belt and sit upright well 
back in the seat.
● Check that your passengers are wearing 
their seat belts correctly.
Fasten your lap belt as 
low as possible.
17 CIVIC 4D HCM (KA KC KL)-31TBA6111.book  10 ページ  2018年10月25日 木曜日 午前11時56分 
         
        
        
     
        
        Page 15 of 643
13
Quick Reference Guide
Controls (P 133)
Clock (P 134)
aPress and hold the MENU/CLOCK 
button.
bRotate   to change hour, then press  .
cRotate   to change minute, then 
press .
dSelect  SET, then press  .
These indications are used to show how to 
operate the LIST/SELECT  (List/Selector) knob.
•Rotate   to select.
•Press   to enter.
Models with color audio system
aSelect the   (HOME) icon, then select 
Settings.
bSelect Clock, then  Clock Adjustment .
cTouch the respective   /   icon to 
adjust the hours or minutes up or 
down.
dSelect OK.
The audio system receives signals from GPS 
satellites, updating the clock automatically.
Models with Display Audio
34
Models with navigation system
ENGINE START/STOP 
Button
* (P 164)
● Press the button to change the vehicle’s 
power mode.
* Not available on all models
17 CIVIC 4D HCM (KA KC KL)-31TBA6111.book  13 ページ  2018年10月25日 木曜日 午前11時56分 
         
        
        
     
        
        Page 17 of 643

15
Quick Reference Guide
Steering Wheel (P 176)
● To adjust, pull the adjustment lever up, 
adjust to the desired position, then push 
down the lever back in place.
Unlocking the Front 
Doors from the Inside 
(P 147)
●Pull either front door inner handle to 
unlock and open it at the same time.
Trunk (P 153)
● To unlock and open the trunk:
•Press the trunk opener on the driver’s 
door.
• Press the trunk release button on the 
remote transmitter or the smart entry 
remote.
• Press the trunk release button
* on the 
trunk lid.
Power Door Mirrors 
(P 178)
● With the ignition switch in ON 
(w*1, move 
the selector switch to  L or R .
● Push the appropriate edge of the 
adjustment switch to adjust the mirror.
Trunk Opener
Selector Switch
Adjustment Switch
Power Windows (P 159)
● With the ignition switch in ON 
(w*1, open 
and close the power windows.
● If the power window lock button is in the 
off position, each passenger’s window 
can be opened and closed with its own 
switch.
● If the power window lock button is in the 
on position (indicator is on), each 
passenger’s window switch is disabled.
*1:Models with the smart entry system have 
an ENGINE START/STOP  button 
instead of an ignition switch.
Power Window Lock Button
Window 
Switch Indicator
*
 Not available on all models
17 CIVIC 4D HCM (KA KC KL)-31TBA6111.book  15 ページ  2018年10月25日 木曜日 午前11時56分 
         
        
        
     
        
        Page 26 of 643
24
Quick Reference Guide
Driving (P 417)
Release ButtonShift Lever
Depress the brake pedal and press the 
release button to move out of 
(P.
Move the shift lever without 
pressing the release button. Press the release button to 
move the shift lever.
Manual Transmission* (P 436)
Continuously Variable Transmission* (P 434)
● Shift to 
(P and depress the brake pedal when starting the engine.
● Shifting
Park
Turn off or start the engine.
Transmission is locked.
Reverse
Used when reversing.
Neutral
Transmission is not locked.
Drive
Normal driving.
Drive (S)
●Better acceleration.●Increased engine braking.●Going up or down hills.
Low
●Further increased engine braking.●Going up or down hills.
17 CIVIC 4D HCM (KA KC KL)-31TBA6111.book  24 ページ  2018年10月25日 木曜日 午前11時56分 
         
        
        
     
        
        Page 27 of 643

25
Quick Reference Guide
VSA® On and Off (P 472)
● The vehicle stability assist (VSA ®) system 
helps stabilize the vehicle during 
cornering, and helps maintain traction 
while accelerating on loose or slippery 
road surfaces.
● VSA ® comes on automatically every time 
you start the engine.
● To partially disable or fully restore VSA ® 
function, press and ho ld the button until 
you hear a beep.
Cruise Control* (P 441)
● Cruise control allows you to maintain a 
set speed without keeping your foot on 
the accelerator pedal.
● To use cruise control, press the  CRUISE 
button, then press the –/SET  button once 
you have achieved the desired speed 
(above 25 mph or 40 km/h).
CMBSTM On and Off* (P 493)
● When a possible collision is likely 
unavoidable, the CMBS
TM can help you to 
reduce the vehicle speed and the severity 
of the collision.
● To turn the CMBS
TM on or off, press and 
hold the button until you hear a beep.
Tire Pressure Monitoring 
System (TPMS) 
(P 477)
● Detects a change in tire conditions and 
overall dimensions due to decrease in tire 
pressures.
● The TPMS is turned on automatically 
every time you start the engine.
● A calibration procedure must be 
performed when certain conditions arise.
U.S. models
Refueling (P 501)
Fuel recommendation:
Unleaded gasoline, pump octane number 87 or higher
Unleaded premium gasoline, pump octane number 91 or 
higher
Fuel tank capacity: 12.39 US gal (46.9 L)Models without SPORT mode
Models with SPORT mode
aUnlock the driver’s 
door. 2 Locking/Unlocking 
the Doors from 
the Inside 
(P146)
bPress on the edge of 
the fuel fill door to 
make it pop up 
slightly.
cAfter refueling, wait 
for about five 
seconds before 
removing the filler 
nozzle.
Wait for five seconds
* Not available on all models
17 CIVIC 4D HCM (KA KC KL)-31TBA6111.book  25 ページ  2018年10月25日 木曜日 午前11時56分 
         
        
        
     
        
        Page 29 of 643
27
Quick Reference Guide
Maintenance (P 507)
Under the Hood (P 521)
● Check engine oil, engine coolant, and windshield washer fluid. Add 
when necessary.
● Check brake fluid.
● Check the battery condition monthly.
aPull the hood release handle under the corner of the dashboard.
bLocate the hood latch lever, pull it up, and then raise the hood. 
Once you have raised the hood slightly, you can release the lever.
cWhen finished, close the hood and make sure it is firmly locked in 
place.
Lights (P 536)
● Inspect all lights regularly.
Wiper Blades (P 545)
● Replace blades if they leave streaks 
across the windshield.
Tires (P 548)
● Inspect tires and wheels 
regularly.
● Check tire pressures regularly.
● Install snow tires for winter 
driving.
* Not available on all models
17 CIVIC 4D HCM (KA KC KL)-31TBA6111.book  27 ページ  2018年10月25日 木曜日 午前11時56分