Honda Civic Sedan Owner's manual

2020 CIVIC

Sedan

Owner’s Manual

Event Data Recorders

This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR).

The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near

crash-like situations, such as an air bag deployment or hitting a

road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding how a vehicle’s

systems performed. The EDR is designed to record data related

to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of

time, typically 30 seconds or less. The EDR in this vehicle is

designed to record such data as:

• How various systems in your vehicle were operating;

• Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were

buckled/fastened;

3

WARNING

California Proposition 65 Warning

Operating, servicing and maintaining a

passenger vehicle or off-highway motor

vehicle can expose you to chemicals including

engine exhaust, carbon monoxide,

phthalates, and lead, which are known to the

State of California to cause cancer and birth

defects or other reproductive harm. To

minimize exposure, avoid breathing exhaust,

do not idle the engine except as necessary,

service your vehicle in a well-ventilated area

and wear gloves or wash your hands

frequently when servicing your vehicle. For

more information go to

www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/passenger-vehicle

.

• How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator

and/or brake pedal; and,

• How fast the vehicle was traveling.

These data can help provide a better understanding of the

circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur. NOTE: EDR data

are recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situation

occurs; no data are recorded by the EDR under normal driving

conditions and no personal data (e.g., name, gender, age, and

crash location) are recorded. However, other parties, such as law

enforcement, could combine the EDR data with the type of

personally identifying data routinely acquired during a crash

investigation.

To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is required,

and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the

vehicle manufacturer, other parties, such as law enforcement, that

have the special equipment, can read the information if they have

access to the vehicle or the EDR.

The data belongs to the vehicle owner and may not be accessed by

anyone else except as legally required or with the permission of the

vehicle owner.

Service Diagnostic Recorders

This vehicle is equipped with service-related devices that record

information about powertrain performance. The data can be used

to verify emissions law requirements and/or help technicians

diagnose and solve service problems. It may also be combined with

data from other sources for research purposes, but it remains

confidential. Some diagnostic and maintenance information is

uploaded to Honda upon vehicle start up.

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California Perchlorate Contamination Prevention Act

The airbags, seat belt tensioners, and CR type batteries in this

vehicle may contain perchlorate materials - special handling may

apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate/

As you read this manual, you will find information that is preceded

by a symbol. This information is intended to help you avoid

damage to your vehicle, other property, or the environment.

Software End User License Agreement

Your vehicle comes equipped with software, which is governed by

the End User License Agreement in Owner’s Manual, and which

contains a binding arbitration clause. Please refer to the End User

License Agreement for the terms and conditions governing your

use of the installed software, as well as the applications, services,

functions, and content provided through the software. Your use of

the installed software will serve as your consent to the terms and

conditions of the End User License Agreement.

You may opt out within 30 days of your initial use of the Software

by sending a signed, written notice to HONDA at American Honda

Motor Co., Inc. Honda Automobile Customer Services Mail Stop

100-5E-8A, 1919 Torrance Blvd. Torrance, CA 90501-2746.

Privacy Notice

This vehicle may share location and usage information. To manage

this setting, visit www.hondalink.com/vehicle-data-choices.

A Few Words About Safety

Your safety, and the safety of others, is very important. And

operating this vehicle safely is an important responsibility.

NOTICE

To help you make informed decisions about safety, we have

provided operating procedures and other information on labels and

in this manual. This information alerts you to potential hazards that

could hurt you or others.

Of course, it is not practical or possible to warn you about all the

hazards associated with operating or maintaining your vehicle. You

must use your own good judgment.

You will find this important safety information in a variety of forms,

including:

● Safety Labels - on the vehicle.

● Safety Messages - preceded by a safety alert symbol

3

and

one of three signal words: DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION.

These signal words mean:

● Safety Headings - such as Important Safety Precautions.

● Safety Section - such as Safe Driving.

● Instructions - how to use this vehicle correctly and safely.

This entire book is filled with important safety information - please

read it carefully.

3DANGER

You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if

you don’t follow instructions.

3WARNING

You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if

you don’t follow instructions.

3CAUTION

You CAN be HURT if you don’t follow

instructions.

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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 manual (including the front cover)

represent features and equipment that are available on some, but

not all, models. Your particular model 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 included 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

2 Instrument Panel P. 75

Indicators P. 76 Gauges and Driver Information Interface P. 111

2 Controls P. 133

Clock P. 134 Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 136

Moonroof

*

P. 159 Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 160

Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items P. 188

2 Features P. 213

Audio System P. 214 Audio System Basic Operation P. 221, 239

Customized Features P. 330, 337 HomeLink® Universal Transceiver

*

P. 364

2 Driving P. 427

Before Driving P. 428 Towing a Trailer P. 433

Multi-View Rear Camera P. 536 Refueling P. 538

2 Maintenance P. 543

Before Performing Maintenance P. 544 Maintenance Minder

TM

P. 547

Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 577

Heating System

*

/Climate Control System

*

Maintenance P. 594

2 Handling the Unexpected P. 603

Tools P. 604 If a Tire Goes Flat P. 605

Shift Lever Does Not Move P. 631 Overheating P. 632

When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door P. 645

2 Information P. 649

Specifications P. 650 Identification Numbers P. 654

Emissions Testing P. 657 Warranty Coverages P. 659

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Contents

Child Safety P. 60 Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 73 Safety Labels P. 74

Opening and Closing the Trunk P. 150 Security System P. 153 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 156

Adjusting the Mirrors P. 178 Adjusting the Seats P. 180

Heating System

*

P. 201 Climate Control System

*

P. 204

Audio Error Messages P. 309 General Information on the Audio System P. 312

Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® P. 367, 394

When Driving P. 434 Honda Sensing® P. 467 Braking P. 526 Parking Your Vehicle P. 534

Fuel Economy and CO

2

Emissions P. 541 Turbo Engine Vehicle

*

P. 542

Maintenance Under the Hood P. 553 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 568

Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 580 Battery P. 590 Remote Transmitter Care P. 592

Cleaning P. 595 Accessories and Modifications P. 600

Handling of the Jack P. 624 Engine Does Not Start P. 625 Jump Starting P. 628

Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 634 Fuses P. 640 Emergency Towing P. 644

When You Cannot Open the Trunk P. 646 Refueling P. 647

Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 655 Reporting Safety Defects P. 656

Authorized Manuals P. 661 Customer Service Information P. 662

Quick Reference Guide

P. 4

Safe Driving

P. 33

Instrument Panel

P. 75

Controls

P. 133

Features

P. 213

Driving

P. 427

Maintenance

P. 543

Handling the Unexpected

P. 603

Information

P. 649

Index

P. 663

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Quick Reference Guide

Visual Index

❙ Ignition Switch

*

(P160)

❙ ENGINE START/STOP Button

*1

(P161)

*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.

❙ System Indicators

(P76)

❙ Gauges

(P111)

❙ (Vehicle Stability Assist® (VSA®)

System OFF) Button

(P457)

❙ Road Departure Mitigation (RDM)

Button

(P520)

❙ Navigation System

*

() See Navigation System Manual

❙ Audio System

(P221, 239)

❙ Hazard Warning Button

❙ Rear Defogger

(P175)

❙ Heated Door Mirror Button

*

(P175)

❙ Heating System

*

(P201)

❙ Climate Control System

*

(P204)

❙ Front Seat Heater Buttons

*

(P199)

❙ Steering Wheel Adjustments

(P177)

❙ Driver Information Interface

(P113)

❙ Collision Mitigation Braking System

TM

(CMBS

TM

) OFF Button

(P474)

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Quick Reference Guide

❙ Headlights/Turn Signals

(P165)

❙ (TRIP) Knob

(P116)

❙ Brightness Control

(P176)

❙ LaneWatch

TM*

(P465)

❙ Fog Lights

*

(P169)

❙ Wipers/Washers

(P173)

❙ (Display/Information) Button

(P114)

❙ Navigation System Voice Control Buttons

*

(P264)

,

() See the Navigation System Manual

❙ Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® System

Voice Control Buttons

(P367, 394)

❙ Paddle Shifter (Shift up)

*

(P448)

❙ Paddle Shifter (Shift down)

*

(P448)

❙ / / / Buttons

(P114, 218)

3

4

❙ ENTER Button

(P114, 218)

❙ Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) Button

(P513)

❙ Interval Button

(P490)

❙ Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low

Speed Follow Buttons

*

(P482)

❙ Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Buttons

*

(P498)

❙ MAIN Button

(P468, 481, 497, 513)

❙ Horn (Press an area around .)

* Not available on all models

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Visual Index

6

Quick Reference Guide

❙ Door Mirror Controls

(P179)

❙ Passenger’s Front Airbag

(P49)

❙ Rearview Mirror

(P178)

❙ Accessory Power Socket

(P194)

❙ Hood Release Handle

(P555)

❙ Trunk Opener

(P150)

❙ Power Door Lock Master Switch

(P148)

❙ Power Window Switches

(P156)

❙ Interior Fuse Box

(P641)

❙ Driver’s Front Airbag

(P49)

❙ USB Port

(P215)

❙ Shift Lever

Continuously Variable

Transmission

*

(P444, 446)

Manual Transmission

*

(P450)

❙ ECON Button

*

(P454)

❙ Electric Parking Brake Switch

(P526)

❙ Automatic Brake Hold Button

(P529)

❙ USB Port

*

(P215)

❙ Wireless Charger

*

(P195)

❙ SPORT Button

*

(P453)

❙ Glove Box

(P190)

❙ HomeLink® Buttons

*

(P365)

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Quick Reference Guide

❙ Seat Belt to Secure a Child Seat

(P69)

❙ Seat Belt (Installing a Child Seat)

(P67)

❙ Moonroof Switch

*

(P159)

❙ Front Seat

(P180)

❙ Seat Belts

(P38)

❙ Side Airbags

(P53)

❙ Rear Seat

(P183)

❙ LATCH to Secure a Child Seat

(P65)

❙ Ceiling Light

(P188)

❙ Side Curtain Airbags

(P55)

❙ Coat Hook

(P198)

❙ Grab Handle

❙ Coat Hook

(P198)

❙ Sun Visors

❙ Vanity Mirrors

❙ Map Lights

(P189)

* Not available on all models

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Visual Index

8

Quick Reference Guide

❙ Maintenance Under the Hood

(P553)

❙ Windshield Wipers

(P173, 577)

❙ Tires

(P580, 605)

❙ Fog Lights

*

(P169, 570)

❙ Power Door Mirrors

(P179)

❙ How to Refuel

(P539)

❙

High-Mount Brake Light

(P576)

Models without SPORT mode

❙ Emergency Trunk Release Lever

(P152)

❙ Opening/Closing the Trunk

(P150)

❙ Multi-View Rear Camera

(P536)

❙ Door Lock/Unlock Control

(P139)

❙ Side Turn Signal Lights

*

(P165, 574)

❙ Headlights

(P166, 568)

❙ Front Turn Signal Lights

(P165, 572)

❙ Parking/Daytime Running Lights

(P165, 169, 574)

❙ Front Side Marker Lights

(P166, 573)

❙ Taillights

(P576)

❙ Back-Up Lights

(P575)

❙ Brake Lights

(P575)

❙ Rear Turn Signal Lights

(P575)

❙ Tail/Rear Side Marker Lights

(P575)

❙

High-Mount Brake Light

(P576)

Models with SPORT mode

❙ Trunk Release Button

*

(P151)

❙ Rear License Plate Light

(P576)

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Quick Reference Guide

Eco Assist® System

*

(P 454)

Ambient Meter

● The color of the ambient meter changes

to green to indicate that the vehicle is

being driven in a fuel efficient manner.

ECON Button (P 454)

Helps maximize fuel economy.

ECON Mode Indicator (P 88)

Comes on when the ECON button is pressed.

The message is displayed for a few seconds when the

ECON button is pressed.

* Not available on all models

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Quick Reference Guide

Safe Driving (P 33)

Airbags

(P 46)

● Your vehicle is fitted with airbags to help 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 restrained in a forward-facing child seat.

● Infants must be properly restrained in a rear-facing child seat.

Exhaust Gas Hazard

(P 73)

● 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.

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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

Vehicle Stability

Assist® (VSA®) OFF

Indicator

Low Tire Pressure/

TPMS Indicator

*

Electric Power

Steering (EPS) System

Indicator

Seat Belt Reminder

Indicator

System Indicators

Parking Brake and

Brake System

Indicator (Red)

Supplemental

Restraint System

Indicator

Tachometer

Speedometer Fuel Gauge

Immobilizer System

Indicator/Security

System Alarm Indicator

Shift Lever Position Indicator

*

/Transmission System Indicator

*

Low Fuel Indicator

ECON Mode Indicator

*

Turn Signal and

Hazard Warning

Indicators

Parking Brake and

Brake System

Indicator (Amber)

System Indicators

U.S.

Canada

U.S.

Canada

Automatic Brake Hold

System Indicator

Automatic Brake Hold

Indicator

U.S.

Canada

Temperature Gauge

Lights Indicators

Lights On Indicator

High Beam Indicator

Fog Light Indicator

*

Adaptive Cruise

Control (ACC) with

Low Speed Follow

*

Indicator (Amber/

Green)

System Message

Indicator

Collision Mitigation

Braking System

TM

(CMBS

TM

) Indicator

Road Departure

Mitigation (RDM)

Indicator

Lane Keeping Assist

System (LKAS)

Indicator (Amber/

Green)

SPORT Mode

Indicator

*

Ambient Meter

*

/

Shift Up Backlight

*

Gauges

(P 111)

/Driver Information Interface

(P 113)

/System Indicators

(P 76)

M (7-speed manual shift mode)

Indicator/Shift Indicator

*

Auto High-Beam

Indicator

*

Shift Up Indicator

*

Shift Down Indicator

*

* Not available on all models

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Quick Reference Guide

Controls (P 133)

Clock

(P 134)

a

Press and hold the MENU/CLOCK

button.

b

Rotate to change hour, then press

.

c

Rotate to change minute, then

press .

d

Select 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

a

Press the (HOME) button, then

select Settings.

b

Select Clock, then Clock Adjustment.

c

Touch the respective / icon to

adjust the hours or minutes up or

down.

d

Select OK.

The audio system receives signals from GPS

satellites, updating the clock automatically.

Models with Display Audio

3

4

Models with navigation system

ENGINE START/STOP

Button

*

(P 161)

Press the button to change the vehicle’s

power mode.

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Quick Reference Guide

Turn Signals

(P 165)

Turn Signal Control Lever

Right

Left

Lights

(P 166)

Models without default AUTO position switch

Light Control Switches

Low Beam

High Beam

Flashing

Models with default AUTO position switch

Light Control Switches

Low Beam

High Beam

Flashing

Wipers and Washers

(P 173)

*1:Models with automatic intermittent

wipers

*2:Models without automatic intermittent

wipers

AUTO should always be turned OFF before

the following situations in order to prevent

severe damage to the wiper system:

● Cleaning the windshield

● Driving through a car wash

● No rain present

Wiper/Washer Control Lever

Adjustment Ring

*

(-: Low sensitivity

*1

(- : Lower speed, fewer sweeps

*2

(+: High sensitivity

*1

(+ : Higher speed, more sweeps

*2

MIST

OFF

AUTO

*1

: Wiper speed varies automatically

INT

*2

: Low speed with intermittent

LO: Low speed wipe

HI: High speed wipe

Pull toward

you to spray

washer fluid.

Models with automatic intermittent wipers

* Not available on all models

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Quick Reference Guide

Steering Wheel

(P 177)

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.

To adjust

To lock

Trunk

(P 150)

● 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 179)

● 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 156)

● 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

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Quick Reference Guide

Heating System

*

(P 201)

● Press the AUTO button to activate the heating system.

● Press the button to turn the system on or off.

● Press the button to defrost the windshield.

Canadian models with color audio system

Fan Control Dial

(Windshield Defroster) Button

Temperature Control Dial

Air flows from floor and

windshield defroster vents.

Air flows from floor vents.

Air flows from floor and

dashboard vents.

Air flows from dashboard

vents.

(Recirculation) Button

(MODE Control) Button

(Fresh Air) Button

(ON/OFF) Button

AUTO Button

* Not available on all models

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Quick Reference Guide

Climate Control System

*

(P204)

● Press the AUTO button to activate the climate control system.

● Press the button to turn the system on or off.

● Press the button to defrost the windshield.

U.S. models with color audio system

Fan Control Dial

(Windshield Defroster) Button

Temperature Control Dial

Air flows from floor and

windshield defroster vents.

Air flows from floor vents.

Air flows from floor and

dashboard vents.

Air flows from dashboard

vents.

(Recirculation) Button

(MODE Control) Button

(ON/OFF) Button

AUTO Button

A/C (Air Conditioning) Button

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Quick Reference Guide

Models with Display Audio

Models without SYNC button

Fan Control Dial

(Windshield Defroster) Button

Temperature Control Dial

Air flows from floor and

windshield defroster vents.

Air flows from floor vents.

Air flows from floor and

dashboard vents.

Air flows from dashboard

vents.

(Recirculation) Button

(CLIMATE) Button

(Fresh Air) Button

(ON/OFF) Button

AUTO Button

Audio/Information Screen

MODE Control Icon

A/C (Air Conditioning) Icon

Fan Control Icon

* Not available on all models

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Quick Reference Guide

Models with Display Audio

Models with SYNC button

Passenger’s Side Temperature

Control Dial

(Windshield Defroster) Button

Driver’s Side Temperature

Control Dial

(Recirculation) Button

(CLIMATE) Button

(ON/OFF) Button

AUTO Button

SYNC (Synchronization) Button

Air flows from floor and

windshield defroster vents.

Air flows from floor vents.

Air flows from floor and

dashboard vents.

Air flows from dashboard

vents.

Audio/Information Screen

MODE Control Icon

A/C (Air Conditioning) Icon

Fan Control Icon

Fan Control Buttons

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