2018 HONDA CIVIC SEDAN trunk

Contents
This owner’s manual should be considered a permanent part of the
vehicle and should remain with the vehicle when it is sold.
This owner’s manual covers all models of your vehicle. You may find
descriptions of equipment and features that are not on your
particular model.
Images throughout this owner’s manu al (including the front cover)
represent features and equipment that are available on some, but
not all, models. Your particular mo del may not have some of these
features.
This owner’s manual is for vehicles sold in the United States and
Canada.
The information and specifications in cluded in this publication were
in effect at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change specifications
or design at any time without notice and without incurring any
obligation.2 Safe Driving P. 33
For Safe Driving P. 34 Seat Belts P. 38 Airbags P. 46
2Instrument Panel P. 75
Indicators P. 76 Gauges and Displays P. 108
2Controls P. 133
Clock P. 134 Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 136
Opening and Closing the Moonroof* P. 162
Adjusting the Seats P. 179
Climate Control System
* P. 202
2 Features P. 211
Audio System P. 212 Audio System Basic Operation P. 219, 237
Customized Features P. 328 Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ®* P. 361, 385
2Driving P. 419
Before Driving P. 420 Towing a Trailer P. 425
Multi-View Rear Camera P. 501 Refueling P. 503
2Maintenance P. 509
Before Performing Maintenance P. 510 Maintenance MinderTM P. 513
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 547
Heating System
*/Climate Control System* Maintenance P. 564
2 Handling the Unexpected P. 573
Tools P. 574 If a Tire Goes Flat P. 575
Overheating P. 601 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 603
When You Cannot Open the Trunk P. 615 Refueling P. 616
2Information P. 617
Specifications P. 618 Identification Numbers P. 622
Emissions Testing P. 625 Warranty Coverages P. 627
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Contents
Child Safety P. 60Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 73Safety Labels P. 74
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 Conven ience Items P. 187 Heating System
* P. 199
Audio Error Messages P. 307General Information on the Audio System P. 310
When Driving P. 426 Braking P. 484Parking Your Vehicle P. 500
Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions P. 506 Turbo Engine Vehicle* P. 507
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 523 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 538
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 550 Battery P. 560 Remote Transmitter Care P. 562
Cleaning P. 565 Accessories and Modifications P. 570
Engine Does Not Start P. 594 Jump Starting P. 597 Shift Lever Does Not Move P. 600
Fuses P. 609 Emergency Towing P. 613 When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door P. 614
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 623 Reporting Safety Defects P. 624
Authorized Manuals P. 629 Customer Service Information P. 630
Quick Reference GuideP. 4
Safe DrivingP. 33
Instrument PanelP. 75
ControlsP. 133
FeaturesP. 211
DrivingP. 419
MaintenanceP. 509
Handling the UnexpectedP. 573
InformationP. 617
IndexP. 631
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Visual Index
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Quick Reference Guide
❙Door Mirror Controls (P178)
❙Passenger’s Front Airbag
(P49)
❙Rearview Mirror (P177)
❙Accessory Power Socket
(P193)
❙Hood Release Handle (P525)
❙Trunk Opener (P153)
❙Power Door Lock Master Switch (P148)
❙Power Window Switches (P159)
❙Interior Fuse Box (P610)
❙Driver’s Front Airbag (P49)
❙USB Port (P213)
❙Shift Lever
Continuously Variable
Transmission
(P436)
Manual Transmission (P438)
❙ECON Button* (P442)
❙Electric Parking Brake Switch (P484)
❙Automatic Brake Hold Button (P487)
❙USB Port* (P213)
❙Wireless Charger* (P194)
❙SPORT Button* (P441)
❙Glove Box (P189)
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Visual Index
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Quick Reference Guide❙Maintenance Under the Hood (P523)
❙Windshield Wipers (P172, 547)
❙Tires (P550, 575)
❙Fog Lights* (P171, 540)
❙Power Door Mirrors (P178)
❙How to Refuel (P504)
❙
High-Mount Brake Light (P546)
Models without SPORT mode
❙Emergency Trunk Release Lever (P155)
❙Opening/Closing the Trunk (P153)
❙Multi-View Rear Camera (P501)
❙Door Lock/Unlock Control (P139)
❙Side Turn Signal Lights* (P168, 544)
❙Headlights (P168, 538)
❙Front Turn Signal Lights (P168, 542)
❙Parking/Daytime Running Lights (P168, 171, 544)
❙Front Side Marker Lights (P168, 543)
❙Taillights (P546)
❙Back-Up Lights (P545)
❙Brake Lights (P545)
❙Rear Turn Signal Lights (P545)
❙Tail/Rear Side Marker Lights (P545)
❙Trunk Release Button* (P154)
❙License Plate Light (P546)
❙
High-Mount Brake Light (P546)
Models with SPORT mode
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Quick Reference Guide
Instrument Panel (P 75)
System Indicators
Malfunction Indicator
Lamp
Low Oil Pressure
Indicator
Charging System
Indicator
Anti-lock Brake System
(ABS ) Indicator
Vehicle Stability Assist
(VSA ®) System
Indicator
VSA ® OFF Indicator
Low Tire Pressure/
TPMS Indicator
*
Electric Power
Steering (EPS) System
Indicator
Lights Indicators
Lights On Indicator
High Beam Indicator Seat Belt Reminder
Indicator
System Indicators
CRUISE CONTROL

Indicator*
Parking Brake and
Brake System
Indicator (Red) Supplemental
Restraint System
Indicator
Door and Trunk Open
Indicator CRUISE MAIN
Indicator
*
Tachometer
Speedometer Fuel Gauge
Immobilizer System Indicator/
Security System Alarm Indicator
Shift Lever Position Indicator
*
Low Fuel Indicator
Gauges (P 108)/Information Display* (P 110)/
Driver Information Interface
* (P 113)/System Indicators (P 76)
ECON Mode Indicator Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators
Maintenance Minder
Indicator
Washer Level
Indicator
*
Models with information display
Parking Brake and
Brake System
Indicator (Amber)
System Indicators
U.S.
Canada
U.S.
Canada Automatic Brake Hold
System Indicator
Automatic Brake Hold
IndicatorU.S.
Canada Temperature GaugeBrake Depressing
Indicator
Continuously variable
transmission models
Brake Depressing
Indicator
Manual transmission
models
Ambient Meter
*
Not available on all models
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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
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Quick Reference Guide
Handling the Unexpected (P 573)
Flat Tire (P 575, 582)
● Park in a safe location and replace the
flat tire with the compact spare tire
* in
the trunk, or repair the flat tire using the
tire repair kit
*.
Indicators Come On
(P 603)
● Identify the indicator and consult the
owner's manual.
Engine Won’t Start
(P 594)
● If the battery is dead, jump start using a
booster battery.
Blown Fuse (P 609)
● Check for a blown fuse if an electrical
device does not operate.
Overheating (P 601)
● Park in a safe location. If you do not see
steam under the hood, open the hood,
and let the engine cool down.
Emergency Towing
(P 613)
●Call a professional towing service if you
need to tow your vehicle.
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uuFor Safe Driving uSafety Checklist
Safe Driving
Safety Checklist
For the safety of you and your passengers, make a habit of checking these items
each time before you drive.
• After everyone has entered the vehicle, be sure all doors are closed and locked.
Locking the doors helps prevent an occupant from being ejected and an outsider
from unexpectedly opening a door.
2 Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside P. 146
•Adjust your seat to a position suitable for driving. Be sure the front seats are
adjusted as far to the rear as possible while allowing the driver to control the
vehicle. Sitting too close to a front airbag can result in serious or fatal injury in a
crash.
2 Adjusting the Seats P. 179
•Adjust head restraints to the proper position. Head restraints are most effective
when the center of the head restraint alig ns with the center of your head. Taller
persons should adjust their head restraint to the highest position.
2Adjusting the Front Head Restraints P. 182
•Always wear your seat belt, and make sure you wear it properly. Confirm that any
passengers are properly belted as well.
2 Fastening a Seat Belt P. 42
•Protect children by using seat belts or chil d seats according to a child’s age, height
and weight.
2 Child Safety P. 60
1Safety Checklist
If the door and trunk open indicator is on, a door
and/or the trunk is not co mpletely closed. Close all
doors and the trunk tightly until the indicator goes
off.
2 Door and Trunk Open Indicator
* P. 83
If the door and trunk ope n message appears on the
driver information interface , a door and/or the trunk
is not completely closed. Close all doors and the
trunk tightly until the message disappears.
2 Driver Information Interface Warning and
Information Messages
* P. 96
Models with information display
Models with driver information interfaceModels without SPORT mode
* Not available on all models
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