2022 HONDA CIVIC manual transmission

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Driving
Shifting
Change the shift position in accordance with your driving needs.
■Shift positions
Models with paddle shifter
1Shifting
You cannot change the power mode from ON to
VEHICLE OFF unless the shift position is in
(P.
The vehicle may move ve ry slightly even in
(N while
the engine is cold.
Depress the brake pe dal firmly and, when necessary,
apply the parking brake.
Reverse
Used when reversing
Drive
Used:
●For normal driving●When temporarily driving in the
7-speed manual shift mode
●When driving in the 7-speed
manual shift mode (when driving
in SPORT mode)
Park
Used when parking or starting the
engine
Neutral
Transmission is not locked
Release Button

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Driving
■Shift Operation1Shift Operation
NOTICE
When you change the shift position from (D to ( R
and vice versa, come to a complete stop and keep the
brake pedal depressed.
Operating the shift lever be fore the vehicle has come
to a complete standstill can damage the transmission.
Use the shift position indicator to check the lever
position before pulling away.
If the transmission system indicator blinks when
driving, in any shift positi on, there is a problem with
the transmission.
Avoid sudden acceleration and have the transmission
checked by a dealer as soon as possible.
The fuel supply may be cut of f if you drive at engine
speeds in or over the tac hometer's red zone (engine
speed limit). If this happe ns, you may experience a
slight jolt.
It may not be possible to operate the shift lever if the
brake pedal is applied while the shift lever release
button is held down.
Depress the brake pedal first.
When shifting positions in extremely low
temperatures (-22°F/-30°C), there may be a short
delay before the shift posit ion is displayed. Always
confirm you are in the corr ect shift position before
driving.
Shift Position Indicator
(Transmission System Indicator)
Press the shift lever release button and shift.
Depress the brake pedal and press the shift lever release
button to shift.
Shift without pressing the shift lever release button.
M
(7-Speed Manual Shift Mode)
Indicator/Shift Indicator
Tachometer’s red zone
Models with A-type meterModels with B-type meter

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Driving
Use the paddle shifters to change between 1st and 7th speeds without releasing
your hands from the steering wheel. The transmission switches to the 7-speed
manual shift mode when you pull a paddle shifter while driving. This mode is useful
when engine braking is needed.
■When the transmi ssion is in (D:
The shift mode goes into the 7-speed ma nual shift mode temporarily, and the
number is displayed in the shift indicator.
The 7-speed manual shift mode is canceled automatically if you drive at constant
speed or accelerate, and the number in the shift indicator goes off.
You can cancel this mode by pulling the
(+ paddle shifter for a few seconds.
The 7-speed manual shift mode is especial ly useful when reducing the vehicle speed
temporarily before making a turn.
■When the transmi ssion is in (D with SPORT mode:
The shift mode goes into the 7-speed manual shift mode. The M indicator and the
speed number are displayed in the shift indicator. As the vehicle speed slows down,
the transmission automatically shifts down accordingly. When the vehicle comes to
a stop, it automatically shifts down into 1st.
If the vehicle speed increases and the engi ne speed reaches near the tachometer’s
red zone, the transmission automatically shifts up.
You can only pull away in 1st speed.
When canceling the 7-speed manual shift m ode, use the drive mode switch to select
other than SPORT mode or pull the
(+ paddle shifter for a few seconds. When the
7-speed manual shift mode is canceled, the M indicator and shift indicator will turn
off.
■7-Speed Manual Shift Mode1 7-Speed Manual Shift Mode
In the 7-speed manual shif t mode, the transmission
shifts up or down by opera ting either paddle shifter
under the following conditions:
Shift Up: The engine sp eed reaches the lowest
threshold of the higher speed position.
Shift Down: The engine sp eed reaches the highest
threshold of the lower speed position.
When the engine speed reaches near the
tachometer’s red zone, the transmission shifts up
automatically.
When the engine speed reaches the lowest threshold
of the selected speed positi on, the transmission shifts
down automatically.
Operating the paddle shifte rs on slippery surfaces
may cause the tires to lock up. In this case, the 7-
speed manual shift mode is canceled and goes back
to the normal
( D driving mode.

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uuBraking uBrake System
Driving
■Automatic parking brake feature operation
If the automatic parking brake feature has been activated:
• The parking brake is applied automatically when you set the power mode to
VEHICLE OFF.
• To confirm that the parking brake is applied, check if the parking brake and brake
system indicator (red) is on.
2 Activating and deactivating the automatic parking brake feature P. 556
■To release automatically
Depressing the accelerator pedal releases the parking brake.
Use the accelerator pedal to release the parking brake when you are starting the
vehicle facing uphill, or in a traffic jam.
Gently depress the accelerator pedal.
When on a hill, it may require more
accelerator input to release.u The parking brake and brake system
indicator (red) goes off.
You can release the parking brake automatically when:
• You are wearing the driver’s seat belt.
• The engine is running.
• The transmission is not in
(P or (N.
1Parking Brake
If the parking brake cannot be released
automatically, release it manually.
When the vehicle is travel ing uphill, the accelerator
pedal may need to be pressed farther to
automatically release the electric parking brake.
The parking brake cannot be released automatically
while the following indicators are on:
•Malfunction indicator lamp
•Transmission system indicator
The parking brake may not be released automatically
while the following indicators are on:
•Parking brake and brake system indicator (red)
•VSA® system indicator•ABS indicator
•Supplemental restraint system indicator
Accelerator Pedal

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Information
This chapter includes your vehicle's specifications, locations of identification numbers, and other
information required by regulation.
Specifications .................................... 676
Identification Numbers Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), Engine Number, and Transmission
Number ......................................... 680
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ....... 681
Reporting Safety Defects ................. 682Emissions Testing
Testing of Readiness Codes.............. 683
Warranty Coverages ........................ 685
Authorized Manuals ......................... 688
Customer Service Information ......... 689

693
Index
F
Features.................................................... 229
Filters Dust and Pollen....................................... 630
Oil .......................................................... 602
Flat Tire ..................................................... 641
Floor Mats ................................................ 632
Fluids
Brake ...................................................... 608
Continuously Variable Transmission ........ 607
Engine Coolant ....................................... 605
Windshield Washer ................................. 609
FM/AM Radio ................................... 240, 286
Fog Light Indicator .................................... 98
Folding Down the Rear Seats .................. 201
Foot Brake ................................................ 557
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 54
Front Head Restraints .............................. 204
Front Seat Heaters ................................... 220
Front Seats Adjusting ................................................ 198
Front Wide View Camera ........................ 551
Fuel ..................................................... 28, 575
Average Fuel Economy .................... 116, 141
Economy................................................. 578
Gauge .................................................... 110
Instant Fuel Economy ...................... 116, 141
Low Fuel Indicator..................................... 95
Range ............................................. 116, 141
Recommendation.................................... 575
Refueling ........................................ 575, 673 Fuel Economy
............................................ 578
Fuel Fill Door ....................................... 28, 576
Fuses .......................................................... 664
Inspecting and Changing ......................... 668
Locations ......................................... 664, 666
G
Gasoline (Fuel) Average Fuel Economy .................... 116, 141
Economy ................................................. 578
Gauge ..................................................... 110
Information ............................................. 575
Instant Fuel Economy ....................... 116, 141
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 95
Refueling ......................................... 575, 673
Gauges ...................................................... 109
Glass (care) ........................................ 631, 634
Glove Box .................................................. 209
H
Handling the Unexpected ........................ 639
HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) ....................... 389, 409
Automatic Import of Cellular Phonebook and
Call History .................................... 401, 419
Automatic Transferring .................... 399, 418
Favorite Contacts ............................. 402, 420
HFL Buttons ..................................... 389, 409
HFL Menus ...................................... 392, 412
HFL Status Display ........................... 391, 411 In Case of Emergency .............................. 426
Limitations for Manual Operation .... 391, 411
Making a Call .................................. 404, 422
Options During a Call ...................... 408, 425
Phone Setup.................................... 394, 414
Receiving a Call ............................... 407, 424
Ring Tone........................................ 399, 418
Hazard Warning Button .............................. 8
HD Radio
TM............................................... 287
Headlights ................................................. 183
Aiming .................................................... 610
Auto High-Beam ..................................... 187
Automatic Operation............................... 184
Dimming ................................................. 183
Operating................................................ 183
Heated Steering Wheel ............................ 219
Heaters (Front Seat) ................................. 220
Heaters (Rear Seat) ................................... 221
HFL (HandsFreeLink ®)....................... 389, 409
High Beam Indicator .................................. 98
Hill Start Assist System ............................. 440
HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver ............ 386
Honda App License Agreement .............. 336
Honda Sensing ®................................ 29, 473
HondaLink® ............................................. 310

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Index
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Identification NumbersVehicle Identification ............................... 680
Illumination Control Dial.................................................. 193, 194
Immobilizer System .................................. 173
Indicator .................................................. 101
Indicators ..................................................... 88
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow............................................ 104, 494
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed
Follow Interval ....................................... 105
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ..................... 95
Auto High-Beam ........................................ 98
Auto Idle Stop (Green) ............................. 102
Auto Idle Stop OFF................................... 102
Auto Idle Stop Suspend ........................... 103
Auto Idle Stop System (Amber) ................ 102
Automatic Brake Hold........................ 92, 558
Automatic Brake Hold System ............ 92, 558
Charging System ............................... 93, 659
Cruise Mode ............................................ 105
ECON Mode ............................ 100, 449, 450
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System ............................................. 96, 662
Fog Light ................................................... 98
High Beam................................................. 98
Immobilizer System .................................. 101
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) .......... 105
Lights On ................................................... 98
Low Fuel .................................................... 95 Low Temperature .................................... 100
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS ..... 97, 462, 467, 663
M (7-speed manual shift mode) Indicator/
Shift ........................................................ 93
Malfunction Indicator Lamp............... 93, 659
NORMAL Mode ............................... 100, 450
Parking Brake a nd Brake System
(Amber) ........................................... 92, 661
Parking Brake a nd Brake System
(Red) ................................. 90, 91, 660, 661
Safety Support ................................ 106, 108
Seat Belt Reminder .............................. 44, 94
Security System Alarm ............................. 101
Shift Position ............................................. 93
SPORT Mode ................................... 100, 450
Supplemental Restraint System ............ 67, 95
System Message ........................................ 99
Transmission System.................................. 94
Turn Signal and Hazard Warning ............... 98
Vehicle Stability Assist
TM (VSA ®)
OFF ................................................. 96, 460
Vehicle Stability Assist
TM (VSA ®)
System ............................................ 96, 459
Information .............................................. 675
Instant Fuel Economy ....................... 116, 141
Instrument Panel ........................................ 87
Brightness Control........................... 193, 194
Interior Lights ........................................... 207
Interior Rearview Mirror .......................... 196
iPod ................................................... 242, 301
J
Jack (Wheel Nut Wrench) ........................ 644
Jump Starting ........................................... 652
K
Key Number Tag ...................................... 157
Keyless Access System .............................. 159
Keys ........................................................... 156
Number Tag............................................ 157
Rear Door Won’t Open ........................... 168
Remote Transmitter ................................ 163
Types and Functions................................ 156
Kickdown (Continuously Variable Transmission) .......................................... 442
L
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) ........ 516
LATCH (Child Seats) ................................... 76
Lights ................................................ 183, 610
Auto High-Beam ..................................... 187
Automatic............................................... 184
Bulb Replacement ................................... 610
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 186
Fog Lights ............................................... 186
High Beam Indicator ................................. 98
Interior.................................................... 207
Light Switches......................................... 183
Lights On Indicator .................................... 98
Turn Signals ............................................ 182

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Index
Load Limits............................................... 433
Locking/Unlocking ................................... 156
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................. 169
Childproof Door Locks ............................ 168
From Inside ............................................. 166
From Outside .......................................... 159
Keys........................................................ 156
Using a Key............................................. 164
Low Battery Charge ................................. 659
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 95
Low Oil Pressure Warning ....................... 658
Low Remote Key Signal Strength ........... 158
Low Speed Braking Control .................... 488
Lower Anchors ........................................... 76
Lubricant Specifications Chart ........ 676, 678
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) ............. 433
M
Maintenance............................................ 581
Adding the Coolant ................................ 605
Battery .................................................... 627
Brake Fluid .............................................. 608
Cleaning ......................................... 631, 633
Climate Control System .......................... 630
Coolant .................................................. 605
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 585
Oil .......................................................... 599
Precautions ............................................. 582
Remote Transmitter ................................ 629
Replacing Light Bulbs .............................. 610 Safety ...................................................... 583
Service Items ........................................... 590
Tires ........................................................ 617
Transmission Fluid ................................... 607
Under the Hood ...................................... 595
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 93, 659
Map Lights ................................................ 208
Maximum Load Limit ............................... 433
Meters, Gauges ......................................... 109
Mirrors ....................................................... 196
Adjusting ................................................. 196
Door ........................................................ 197
Exterior .................................................... 197
Interior Rearview ..................................... 196
Modifications (and Accessories) .............. 636
Moonroof .................................................. 179
MP3 ................................................... 245, 304
Multi-Information Display Switching the Display ...................... 113, 139
Multi-View Rear Camera .......................... 573
N
Navigation................................................ 143
Numbers (Identification) .......................... 680
O
Odometer................................................. 110
Oil (Engine) ............................................... 598
Adding .................................................... 601
Checking................................................. 599
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 586
Low Oil Pressure Warning........................ 658
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 598
Viscosity .................................................. 598
Open Source Licenses ............................... 350
Opening
Hood....................................................... 597
Trunk ...................................................... 672
Opening/Closing
Moonroof ............................................... 179
Power Windows ...................................... 176
Trunk ...................................................... 170
Outside Temperature Display .................. 111
Overheating .............................................. 656
P
Paddle Shifters
(7-Speed Manual Shift Mode) ................ 447
Panic Mode ............................................... 175
Parking ...................................................... 562
Parking Brake ........................................... 554
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator (Amber) ............................................. 92, 661
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator
(Red) .................................... 90, 91, 660, 661