2022 HONDA CIVIC sport mode

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uuWhen Driving uShifting
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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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uuWhen Driving uShifting
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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uuWhen Driving uDrive Mode Switch*
Driving
Drive Mode Switch*
Constantly controls your vehicle’s engine, transmission, EPS, brakes and VSA ®
according to the mode you select.
You can choose between three modes, SPORT mode, NORMAL mode and ECON
mode by using the drive mode switch.
The current mode is displayed on the driver information interface, and each mode
will appear differently.
If you were driving in SPORT or NORMAL mode last time, NORMAL mode is
selected when you set the power mode to ON.
If you were driving in ECON mode last time, ECON mode is selected when you set
the power mode to ON.1 Drive Mode Switch*
The mode may not be able to be changed when:
•The vehicle is turning.•The VSA ® system is activating.
•There is a problem wi th the engine, the
transmission, the VSA® , and the EPS.
Drive Mode Switch
SPORT
Mode
NORMAL
Mode
ECON
Mode
* Not available on all models

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uuWhen Driving uDrive Mode Switch*
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Driving
Enhances heightened throttle response.
Balances handling and riding in all
environments.
■SPORT Mode
■NORMAL Mode

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uuWhen Driving uAuto Idle Stop
Driving
The vehicle stops with the transmission in (D and the brake pedal depressed.
When you put the transmission into
(P quickly with depressing the brake pedal, the
Auto Idle Stop continues to operate, even if the brake pedal is released.
u If you depress the brake pedal, the engine may automatically restart.
■Auto Idle Stop does not activate when:
• The Auto Idle Stop OFF button is pressed.
• The driver’s seat belt is not fastened.
• The engine is adequately not warmed up or coolant temperature is high.
• The transmission fluid temperature is low or high.
• The vehicle comes to a stop again befo re the vehicle speed reaches 3 mph (5
km/h) after the engine starts.
• The vehicle is stopped on a steep incline.
• The transmission is in a position other than
(D.
• The engine is started with the hood open.
u Turn off the engine. Close the hood before you restart the engine to activate
Auto Idle Stop.
• The battery charge is low.
• The internal temperature of the battery is 41°F (5°C) or less.
• The climate control system is in use, and the outside temperature is below −4°F
(−20°C) or over 104°F (40°C).
• The climate control system is in use, and the temperature is set to Hi or Lo .
• is ON (indicator on).
• The drive mode is in the SPORT mode.
■Auto Idle Stop Activates When:1Auto Idle Stop Activates When:
Do not open the hood while the Auto Idle Stop
function is activated. If the hood is opened, the
engine will not re start automatically.
In this case, restart the engine with the ENGINE
START/STOP button.
2 Starting the Engine P. 436
When Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low
Speed Follow is in oper ation, the vehicle stops
without depressing the br ake pedal and Auto Idle
Stop may activate. In such cases, the engine may
restart if you change the shift position other than
(D.
Pressing the ENGINE START/STOP button causes
the engine to no longer restar ts automatically. Follow
the standard procedure to start the engine.
2 Starting the Engine P. 436
Models with Drive Mode Switch

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uuWhen Driving uAuto Idle Stop
Driving
• The brake pedal is released (without the automatic brake hold system activated).
• The accelerator pedal is depressed (w ith the automatic brake hold system
activated).
2 Automatic Brake Hold P. 558
•When the transmission is put into (P from (D or (N on a slope.
■The engine restarts even if the brake pedal is depressed*1 when:
• The Auto Idle Stop OFF button is pressed.
• The steering wheel is operated.
• The transmission is put into
(R, (S*, or (L*, or when it is set from (N to (D.
u If you put the tra nsmission into
(P after the Auto Idle Stop activates, the Auto
Idle Stop continues to operate. In this case, the engine restarts when you
depress the brake pedal.
• The pressure on the brake pedal is reduced and the vehicle starts moving while
stopped on an incline.
• The pressure on the brake pedal is repeated ly applied and released slightly during
a stop.
• The battery charge becomes low.
• The accelerator pedal is depressed.
• The driver’s seat belt is unlatched.
• is ON (indicator on).
• The climate control system is in use, and the difference between the set
temperature and actual interior temperature becomes significant.
• The climate control system is being used to dehumidify the interior.
• The vehicle ahead of you starts again when your vehicle stops automatically with
Adaptive Cruise Control ( ACC) with Low Speed Follow.
• The SPORT mode is selected by using the drive mode switch.
■The Engine Automatically Restarts When:1The Engine Automatically Restarts When:
If you are using an electroni c device during Auto Idle
Stop, the device may tempor arily be turned off when
the engine restarts.
1 The engine restarts even if the brake pedal is depressed*1 when:
*1: With the automatic brake hold system activated,
you can release the brake pedal while Auto Idle Stop
is in operation.
If the automatic brake hold system has been turned
off, or if there is a problem with the system, the
engine will restart automatically when you release
the brake pedal. 2 Automatic Brake Hold P. 558
Models with Drive Mode Switch
* Not available on all models

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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