2021 HONDA CIVIC HATCHBACK Owner's Manual (in English)

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Quick Reference Guide
(P 251)
For navigation system operation () See the Navigation System Manual
Models with Display Audio
Audio/Information Screen
Driver Information Interface
(Instrument Panel) Icon
(Day/Night) Button
*
(Home) Button
(Map) Button*
(Audio) Button
(Phone) Button
VOL / AUDIO (Volume/
Power Audio) Knob
(Back) Button
* Not available on all models
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Quick Reference Guide
Driving (P 443)
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 468)
Continuously Variable Transmission* (P 461)
●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.
On models with paddle
shifters, 7-speed manual
shift mode can be used
temporarily. Drive (S)
7-speed manual shift mode can be used.Models with paddle shifters
Low●Further increased engine braking.●Going up or down hills.
Models without paddle shifters
Models without
paddle shiftersModels with
paddle shifters
Drive (S)●Better acceleration.●Increased engine braking.●Going up or down hills.
Models without paddle shifters
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Quick Reference Guide7-Speed Manual Shift Mode (P465)
Allows you to manually shift the transmission up or down without releasing your hands
from the steering wheel.
When the shift lever is in (S●Pulling a paddle shifter changes the mode from continuously variable transmission to
7-speed manual shift mode.
●The M indicator and the selected speed number are displayed in the shift indicator.
When the shift lever is in (D●Pulling a paddle shifter temporarily changes the mode from continuously variable
transmission to 7-speed manual shift mode. The selected speed number is displayed in
the shift indicator.
Shift Down
(-
Paddle Shifter Shift Up (
+
Paddle Shifter
Continuously variable transmission models with paddle shifters
Shift Indicator M Indicator
* Not available on all models
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Quick Reference Guide
CMBSTM On and Off
(P 495)
●When a possible frontal collision is likely
unavoidable, the CMBSTM can help you to
reduce the vehicle sp eed and the severity
of the collision.
●The CMBSTM is turned on every time you
start the engine.
●To turn the CMBSTM on or off, press and
hold the button until you hear a beep.
VSA ® On and Off (P 476)
●The Vehicle Stability AssistTM (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.
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
* (P 482)
●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.
Refueling (P 562)
Fuel recommendation:
Unleaded gasoline, pump octane number 87 or higher
required
Unleaded premium gasoline, pump octane number 91 or
higher recommended
Fuel tank capacity: 12.39 US gal (46.9 L)Models without 18 or 20 inch wheels
Models with 18 or 20 inch wheels
aUnlock the driver’s
door. 2 Locking/Unlocking
the Doors from
the Inside
(P156)
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
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Quick Reference Guide
Honda Sensing® (P488)
Honda Sensing ® is a driver support system
which employs the use of two distinctly
different kinds of sensors, a radar sensor
located in the lower bumper next to the fog
light
* and a front sensor camera mounted to
the interior side of the windshield, behind
the rearview mirror.
The camera is
located behind the
rearview mirror.
Front Sensor
Camera
Radar Sensor
The radar sensor is in
the lower bumper.
Collision Mitigation
Braking System
TM
(CMBS
TM) (P 491)
Can assist you when there is a possibility of
your vehicle colliding with a vehicle or a
pedestrian detected in front of yours. The
CMBS
TM is designed to alert you when the
potential for a collision is determined, as
well as to reduce your vehicle speed to help
minimize collision severity when a collision is
deemed unavoidable.
Adaptive Cruise Control
(ACC) with Low Speed
Follow
* (P 501)
Helps maintain a constant vehicle speed and
a set following-interval behind a vehicle
detected ahead of yours and, if the detected
vehicle comes to a stop, can decelerate and
stop your vehicle, without you having to
keep your foot on the brake or the
accelerator.
Adaptive Cruise Control
(ACC)
* (P 518)
Helps maintain a constant vehicle speed and
a set following-interval behind a vehicle
detected ahead of yours, without you
having to keep your foot on the brake or
the accelerator.
Lane Keeping Assist
System (LKAS)
(P 533)
Provides steering input to help keep the
vehicle in the middle of a detected lane and
provides tactile and visual alerts if the
vehicle is detected drifting out of its lane.
Road Departure
Mitigation (RDM) System
(P 541) Alerts and helps to assist you when the
system detects a possibility of your vehicle
unintentionally crossing over detected lane
markings and/or leaving the roadway
altogether.
* Not available on all models
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Quick Reference Guide
Maintenance (P 569)
Under the Hood (P 579)
●Check engine oil, engine coolant, and windshield washer
fluid. Add when necessary.
●Check brake/clutch* 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 594)
●Inspect all lights regularly.
Wiper Blades (P 604)
●Replace blades if they leave streaks
across the windshield.
Tires (P 609)
●Inspect tires and wheels regularly.●Check tire pressures regularly.●Install snow tires for winter driving.
Handling Summer Only tires and Ultra
High Performance (UHP) tires in low
ambient temperatures. 2 Cold Weather Driving (P619)
2.0 L engine models
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Handling the Unexpected (P 633)
Flat Tire (P 635)
●Park in a safe location and repair the flat
tire using the temporary tire repair kit.
●Park in a safe location and replace the
flat tire with the compact spare tire in the
cargo area.
Indicators Come On
(P 668)
●Identify the indicator and consult the
owner's manual.
Models with temporary tire repair kit
Models with a compact spare tire
Engine Won’t Start
(P 659)
●If the battery is dead, jump start using a
booster battery.
Blown Fuse (P 674)
●Check for a blown fuse if an electrical
device does not operate.
Overheating (P 666)
●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 679)
●Call a professional towing service if you
need to tow your vehicle.
* Not available on all models
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Quick Reference Guide
What to Do If
*1:U.S. models with manual transmission and Canadian models
The ignition switch does
not turn from
(0 to (q.
Why?
The power mode does not
change from VEHICLE OFF
(LOCK) to ACCESSORY.
Why?
The steering wheel may be locked.
●Try to turn the steering wheel left and right
while turning the ignition key.
●Move the steering wheel left and right after
pressing the ENGINE START/STOP button.
The ignition switch does
not turn from
(q to (0 and
I cannot remove the key.
Why?
The power mode does not
change from ACCESSORY
to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).
Why?
The shift lever should be moved to (P.
Why does the brake pedal
pulsate slightly when
applying the brakes?This can occur when the ABS activates and does not indicate a
problem. Apply firm, steady pressure on the brake pedal. Never
pump the brake pedal.
2 Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) (P556)
Models without smart entry system
Models with smart entry system*1
Models without smart entry system
Models with smart entry system*1
Models without smart entry system
Models with smart entry system
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