Honda Civic Coupe 2015 Owner's manual

California Proposition 65 Warning

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;

• 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.

WARNING: This product contains or emits

chemicals known to the state of California to cause

cancer and birth defects or other reproductive

harm.

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.

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.

NOTICE

A Few Words About Safety

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

operating this vehicle safely is an important responsibility.

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.

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. 25

For Safe Driving P. 26 Seat Belts P. 30 Airbags P. 37

2 Instrument Panel P. 65

Indicators P. 66 Gauges and Multi-Information Display P. 81

2 Controls P. 99

Clock P. 100 Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 102

Opening and Closing the Moonroof

*

P. 121

Adjusting the Seats P. 137

2 Features P. 159

Audio System P. 160 Audio System Basic Operation P. 166, 184

Customized Features

*

P. 220 Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® P. 233, 264

2 Driving P. 291

Before Driving P. 292 Towing a Trailer P. 297

Refueling P. 332 Fuel Economy P. 335

2 Maintenance P. 337

Before Performing Maintenance P. 338 Maintenance Minder

TM

P. 341

Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 370

Heating and Cooling System

*

/Climate Control System

*

Maintenance P. 384

2 Handling the Unexpected P. 391

Tools P. 392 If a Tire Goes Flat P. 393

Overheating P. 407 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 409

2 Information P. 419

Specifications P. 420 Identification Numbers P. 424

Emissions Testing P. 427 Warranty Coverages P. 429

Main Menu

2015 CIVIC 2D Online Reference Owner's Manual

Contents

Child Safety P. 50 Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 62 Safety Labels P. 63

Opening and Closing the Trunk P. 113 Security System P. 116 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 119

Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 122 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 135

Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items P. 145 Heating and Cooling

*

P. 152

Audio Error Messages P. 211 General Information on the Audio System P. 217

When Driving P. 298 Braking P. 326 Parking Your Vehicle P. 330

Accessories and Modifications P. 336

Maintenance Under the Hood P. 345 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 360

Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 372 Battery P. 381 Remote Transmitter Care P. 382

Cleaning P. 385

Engine Does Not Start P. 400 Jump Starting P. 403 Shift Lever Does Not Move P. 406

Fuses P. 413 Emergency Towing P. 417

Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 425 Reporting Safety Defects P. 426

Authorized Manuals P. 431 Customer Service Information P. 432

Quick Reference Guide

P. 4

Safe Driving

P. 25

Instrument Panel

P. 65

Controls

P. 99

Features

P. 159

Driving

P. 291

Maintenance

P. 337

Handling the Unexpected

P. 391

Information

P. 419

Index

P. 433

Note: All page numbers referenced in this document are hyperlinked.

2015 CIVIC 2D Online Reference Owner's Manual

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Quick Reference Guide

Visual Index

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

❙ Hazard Warning Button

❙ Seat Heater Switches

*

(P151)

❙ Ignition Switch

*1

(P122)

❙ (Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®)

System OFF) Button

*

(P319)

❙ ECON Button

*

(P314)

❙ (Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®)

System OFF) Button

*

(P319)

❙ Steering Wheel Adjustments

(P134)

❙ Navigation System

*

() See Navigation System Manual

❙ Audio System

(P166, 184)

❙ Rear Window Defogger

(P133)

❙ Heated Mirror Button

*

(P133)

❙ Heating and Cooling System

*

(P152)

❙ Climate Control System

*

(P155)

❙ intelligent Multi-Information

Display (i-MID)

(P83)

❙ ENGINE START/STOP Button

*1

(P123)

❙ System Indicators

(P66)

❙ Gauges

(P81)

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Quick Reference Guide

❙ Headlights/Turn Signals

(P127)

❙ Wipers/Washers

(P131)

❙ Km/Mile Change Knob

(P81)

❙ CLOCK Knob

*

(P100)

❙ MENU Button

(P87)

❙

(+ / (- / / Buttons (P87)

❙ Navigation System Voice Control Buttons

*

() See Navigation System Manual

❙ Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® System

Voice Control Buttons

(P233, 264)

❙ (SEL/RESET) Knob

(P84)

❙ SOURCE Button

(P87)

❙ (Display/Information) Button

(P83)

❙ Brightness Control

(P132)

❙ LaneWatch

TM*

(P320)

❙ Fog Lights

*

(P130)

❙ Paddle Shifter (Shift Down)

*

(P309)

❙ Paddle Shifter (Shift Up)

*

(P309)

❙ Cruise Control Buttons

(P315)

❙ Horn (Press an area around .)

* Not available on all models

Visual Index

6

Quick Reference Guide

❙ Passenger's Front Airbag

(P40)

❙ Glove Box

(P147)

❙ Shift Lever

Continuously Variable

Transmission

(P305, 307)

Manual Transmission

(P311)

❙ Hood Release Handle

(P347)

❙ Fuel Fill Door Release Handle

(P333)

❙ Driver’s Pocket

❙ Trunk Release

(P113)

❙ Driver's Front Airbag

(P40)

❙ Door Mirror Controls

(P135)

❙ Power Door Lock Master Switch

(P111)

❙ Power Window Switches

(P119)

❙ Parking Brake

(P326)

❙ Interior Fuse Box

(P414)

❙ Rearview Mirror

(P135)

❙ Accessory Power Socket

(P150)

❙ Auxiliary Input Jack

*

(P162)

❙ USB/HDMI® Port

*

(P161)

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❙ Front Seat

(P137)

❙ Side Airbags

(P44)

❙ Seat Belt (Installing a Child Seat)

(P57)

❙ Side Curtain Airbags

(P46)

❙ Ceiling Light

(P145)

❙ Grab Handle

❙ Seat Belts

(P30)

❙ Moonroof Switch

*

(P121)

❙ Map Lights

(P146)

❙ Sun Visors

❙ Vanity Mirrors

❙ Rear Seat

(P143)

❙ Seat Belt to Secure a Child Seat

(P59)

❙ LATCH to Secure a Child Seat

(P55)

❙ USB Adapter Cable

(P162)

❙ Coat Hook

(P150)

* Not available on all models

Visual Index
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Quick Reference Guide
❙ Maintenance Under the Hood 
(P345)
❙ Windshield Wipers 
(P131, 370)
❙ Tires 
(P372, 393)
❙ Fog Lights
*
 
(P130, 364)
❙ Door Lock/Unlock Control 
(P105)
❙ Power Door Mirrors 
(P135)
❙ Headlights 
(P127, 360)
❙ Emergency Trunk Release Lever 
(P115)
❙ Opening/Closing the Trunk 
(P113)
❙ How to Refuel 
(P333)
❙ High-Mount Brake Light
*
 
(P369)
❙ Front Turn Signal/Parking/Side Marker Lights 
(P127, 365)
❙ Back-Up Lights 
(P367)
❙ Rear Turn Signal Lights 
(P367)
❙ Brake/Taillights/Rear Side Marker 
Lights 
(P367)
❙ Rearview Camera
*
 
(P331)
❙ Trunk Release Button
*
 
(P114)

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Quick Reference Guide

Eco Assist System

*

(P314)

Ambient Meter

● Changes color to reflect your driving

style.

Green: Fuel efficient driving

Blue green: Moderate acceleration/

deceleration

Blue: Aggressive acceleration/

deceleration

● The ambient meter color changes in

accordance with your brake or

accelerator pedal operation.

ECON Button (P314)

Helps maximize fuel economy.

ECON Mode Indicator (P75)

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

(P25)

Airbags

(P37)

● Your vehicle is fitted with airbags to help protect you and

your passengers during a moderate-to-severe collision.

Child Safety

(P50)

● 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

(P62)

● 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

(P29)

● Before driving, check that the front seats, head restraints,

steering wheel, and mirrors have been properly adjusted.

Seat Belts

(P30)

● 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 65)

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

Fog Light Indicator

*

Immobilizer System

Indicator

Seat Belt Reminder

Indicator

System Indicators

CRUISE CONTROL

Indicator

System Message

Indicator

Parking Brake

and Brake System

Indicator (Red)

Supplemental

Restraint System

Indicator

Door Open Indicator

CRUISE MAIN

Indicator

Tachometer

Instant Fuel

Economy Gauge

*

Speedometer

Fuel Gauge

Security System

Alarm Indicator

Shift Lever Position Indicator

*

Low Fuel Indicator

Gauges

(P 81)

/intelligent Multi-Information Display (i-MID)

(P 83)

/

System Indicators

(P 66)

Trunk Open Indicator

ECON Mode Indicator

*

Turn Signal and

Hazard Warning

Indicators

High Temperature

Indicator

Low Temperature

Indicator

i-VTEC

Indicator

Rev

Indicator

2.4 ℓ engine models

Ambient Meter

*

Smart Entry System

Indicator

*

Brake System

Indicator (Amber)

System Indicators

U.S.

Canada

U.S.

Canada

M (7-speed manual shift mode)

Indicator/Shift Indicator

*

* Not available on all models

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Quick Reference Guide

Controls

(P99)

Clock

(P100)

a

Press the CLOCK knob to access the

clock adjustment mode screen.

b

Turn the CLOCK knob to adjust the

hours.

c

Press the CLOCK knob. The display

switches to minute adjustment.

d

Turn the CLOCK knob to adjust the

minutes.

e

Press the CLOCK knob to complete

clock adjustment.

The navigation system receives signals from

GPS satellites, updating the clock

automatically.

Models without navigation system

Models without display audio

Models with navigation system

ENGINE START/STOP

Button

*

Press the button to change the vehicle’s

power mode.

Turn Signals

(P127)

Turn Signal Control Lever

Right

Left

Lights

(P127)

Wipers and Washers

(P131)

Light Control Switches

Low Beam

High Beam

Flashing

Wiper/Washer Control Lever

Adjustment Ring

*

: Long Delay

: Short Delay

MIST

OFF

INT: Low speed with intermittent

LO: Low speed wipe

HI: High speed wipe

Pull toward

you to spray

washer fluid.

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Quick Reference Guide

Steering Wheel

(P134)

● To adjust, pull the adjustment lever

towards you, adjust to the desired

position, then lock the lever back in place.

Unlocking the Doors

from the Inside

(P110)

● Pull either door inner handle to unlock

and open it at the same time.

Trunk

(P113)

● To unlock and open the trunk:

• Pull the trunk release.

• 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

(P135)

● 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 Release

Selector Switch

Adjustment Switch

Power Windows

(P119)

● 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, the 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), the

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

Heating and Cooling System

*

(P152)

● Rotate the fan control dial to adjust the fan speed.

● Press the Mode buttons ( / / / ) to select the vents air flows from.

● Rotate the temperature control dial to adjust the temperature.

● Use the button for maximum cool setting.

● Rotate the fan control dial to OFF to turn the system off.

● Press the button to defrost the windshield.

Fan Control

Dial

(Rear Window Defogger/

Heated Mirror

*

) Button

(Windshield Defroster) Button

A/C (Air Conditioning)

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.

Button

Temperature Control Dial

Button

Mode Buttons

15

Quick Reference Guide

Climate Control System

*

(P155)

● 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.

The climate control system is voice operable. See the Navigation System Manual for complete details.

On models with navigation system

(MODE Control)

Button

(Rear Window Defogger/

Heated Mirror

*

) Button

(Windshield Defroster) Button

A/C (Air Conditioning) 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.

(Recirculation) Button

Temperature

Control Dial

AUTO Button

(ON/OFF) Button

Fan Control Dial

* Not available on all models

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Quick Reference Guide

Features

(P159)

Audio Remote Controls

*

(P164)

●

(+ / (- Button

Press to adjust the volume up/down.

● SOURCE Button

Press to change the audio mode: FM1/

FM2/AM/CD/AUX.

● / Button

Radio:Press to change the preset station.

Press and hold to select the next or

previous strong station.

CD/USB device:

Press to skip to the beginning of

the next song or return to the

beginning of the current song.

Press and hold to change a folder.

(+ / (- / / Button

SOURCE

Button

Audio system

(P160)

For navigation system operation

() See the Navigation System Manual

00230075°

F miles

i-MID

AM Button

FM Button

SCAN Button

SKIP/SEEK Button

Selector Knob

Button

(Power)

Button

CD Button

AUX Button

CD Slot

(CD Eject)

Button

Preset Buttons

(1-6)

Button

SETUP Button

SKIP/SEEK

Button

PHONE Button

(P 166)

Models with one display

17

Quick Reference Guide

00230075°

F miles

(P 184)

Models with display audio system

MENU

VOL

HOME

BACK

i-MID

(Power) Button

CD Slot (CD Eject) Button

HOME Screen

Button

* Not available on all models

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Quick Reference Guide

Driving

(P291)

M Indicator

Shift Indicator

Manual Transmission

*

(P 311)

Continuously Variable Transmission

*

(P305, 307)

● Shift to

(P and depress the brake pedal when starting the engine.

● Shifting

Park

Turn off or start the engine.

Transmission is locked.

Neutral

Transmission is not locked.

Drive (S)

● Better acceleration.

● Increased engine braking.

● Going up or down hills.

● On models with paddle

shifter, 7-speed manual

shift mode can be used.

Models without

paddle shifter

Models with

paddle shifter

Depress the brake pedal

and press the release button

to move out of

(P.

Press the release button to

move the shift lever.

Move the shift lever without

pressing the release button.

Reverse

Used when reversing.

Drive

● Normal driving.

● On models with paddle

shifter, 7-speed mode can

be used temporarily.

Low

*

● Further increased engine

braking.

● Going up or down hills.

Shift Down

(-

Paddle Shifter

Shift Up (+

Paddle Shifter

7-Speed Manual Shift Mode

(P 309)

● Allows you to manually shift

the transmission up or down

without removing 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 Lever

Release

Button

19

Quick Reference Guide

VSA® OFF Button

(P319)

● The vehicle stability assist (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 turn VSA® on or off, press and hold

the button until you hear a beep.

Cruise Control

(P315)

● Cruise control allows you to maintain a

set speed without keeping your foot on

the accelerator pedal.

● To use cruise control, press the CRUISE

button, then press the –/SET button once

you have achieved the desired speed

(above 25 mph or 40 km/h).

Tire Pressure Monitoring

System (TPMS)

(P322)

● 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.

U.S. models

Refueling

(P332)

a

Push the fuel fill door

release handle.

b

Turn the fuel fill cap

slowly to remove the

cap.

c

Place the cap in the

holder on the fuel fill

door.

d

After refueling, screw

the cap back on until it

clicks at least once.

Fuel recommendation:

Unleaded gasoline with a pump octane number 87 or

higher required

Unleaded premium gasoline with a pump octane

number 91 or higher recommended

Fuel tank capacity: 13.2 US gal (50 L)

1.8 ℓ engine models

2.4 ℓ engine models

* Not available on all models

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