T E C H N O L O G Y
R E F E R E N C E
G U I D E
2013 Civic Hybrid
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31TR2A10 2013 Honda Civic Hybrid Technology Reference Guide
00X31-TR2-A100 ©2012 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. — All Rights Reserved Printed in U.S.A.
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Lane Departure Warning (LDW)........................................................................16
Bluetooth
®
HandsFreeLink
®
(HFL)........................................................................17
SMS Text Messaging................................................................................................22
iPod
®
or USB Flash Drive .....................................................................................24
Bluetooth
®
Audio......................................................................................................25
Pandora
®
...................................................................................................................26
Owner Link..............................................................................................................27
Safety Reminder......................................................................................................27
Fuel Recommendation...........................................................................................28
Auto Door Locks .....................................................................................................2
Instrument Panel Indicators ...................................................................................4
Intelligent Multi-Information Display (i-MID) .....................................................6
Eco Assist
TM
................................................................................................................8
Tire Pre ssure Monitoring System (TPMS) ........................................................12
One-Touch Turn Signal...........................................................................................13
Auto Headlights with Wiper Integration...........................................................13
Rearview Camera...................................................................................................14
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) ....................................................................15
TECHNOLOGY REFERENCE GUIDE
The Technology Reference Guide is designed to help you get
acquainted with your new Honda and provide basic
instructions on some of its technology and convenience
features. This guide covers the Civic Hybrid.
This guide is not intended to be a substitute for the
Owner’s Manual. For more detailed information on vehicle
controls and operation, please refer to the respective
sections in the Owner’s Manual.
ECO
ASSIST
TM
p.8
BLUETOOTH
®
HANDSFREELINK
®
p.17
INSTRUMENT PANEL p.4
i-MID p.6
AUDIO p.24
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AUTO DOOR LOCKS
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Program how and when the vehicle doors automatically lock and unlock.
Programming the Auto Door Unlock Setting
Press the (+/-) buttons on the steering wheel to scroll through the menu options.
Press SOURCE to select an option. See pages 6-7 for more information on the
i-MID and its controls.
1. Press MENU.
2. Select Customize Settings.
3. Select Door Setup.
4 . Select Auto Door Unlock.
5. Select All Doors with Shift to P.
6. Press MENU to exit.
Door Locks
D e f a u l t L o c k S e t t i n g
The doors are preset to lock when
your vehicle reaches about 10 mph.
D e f a u l t U n l o c k S e t t i n g
Only the driver’s door is preset to
unlock when you shift into Park (P).
Programmable Auto Door Lock/Unlock Settings
AUTO DOOR UNLOCK
Auto Unlock
(all doors)
When you turn
the ignition OFF
When you shift
out of Park
Auto Unlock
(only driver’s
door)
When you turn
the ignition OFF
When you shift
out of Park
Turn off
Auto Unlock
Operate manually
AUTO DOOR LOCK
Auto Lock
When you
reach 10 mph
When you shift
out of Park
Turn off
Auto Lock
Operate manually
Below are the options you can choose. See Auto Door Locking/Unlocking in your Owner’s
Manual for instructions on programming these settings.
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INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS
Briefly appear with each engine start. Red and amber indicators are most critical.
Blue and green indicators are used for general information. See your Owner’s
Manual for more information.
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Malfunction Indicators
If an indicator remains on, there may be a problem; see your dealer
On/Off Indicators
Condition Indicators
Action is needed by driver
PASSENGER
AIRBAG
OFF
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF
(next to i-MID)
VSA OFF
CRUISE CONTROL on
Exterior lights on
Turn signals/hazards on
ECON mode on
High beams on
Charging system
Low brake fluid, Brake system
Low oil pressure
ABS (anti-lock brake system)
VSA
®
(vehicle stability assist)SRS (supplemental restraint system)
EPS (electric power steering)
Low engine temperature
Transmission (blinking)
Parking brake on:
Release
Low fuel:
Refill
Low tire pressure:
Add air
Immobilizer
(blinks):
Use other vehicle key
Malfunction indicator lamp
(check engine light)
Seat belt reminder:
Fasten seat belt(s)
D
Message indicator:
See i-MID
Door/Trunk open:
Close door(s) / trunk
High temperature:
Drive slowly or pull over
TPMS (blinks and stays on)
(tire pressure monitoring system)
CRUISE MAIN on
FCW
(forward collision warning
system)
LDW (lane departure warning
system)
Auto idle stop on
FCW off
Brake system
IMA system
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INTELLIGENT MULTI-INFORMATION DISPLAY (i-MID)
Consists of several displays that provide you with useful information.
Main Displays
Steering Wheel Controls
(
+
) Button:
Press to scroll
upward.
(
t
) Button:
Press to go back to
the previous display.
(-) Button:
Press to scroll
downward.
Display/Information
Button:
Change main displays.
SOURCE Button:
Press to enter your
selection.
(
u
) Button:
Press to go to the next
display.
MENU Button:
Press to go to Vehicle
Menu for customization
and other settings.
Sub-displays
Press the SEL/RESET button
to change sub-displays.
Outside
temperature
Odometer
Trip A
Trip B
Clock
Accessing the MID
Press the INFO button to change
main displays.
Audio display
(or Phone
display during
call)
Trip
computer
Ecological
Drive
Display
A warning or indicator message
may appear as necessary. Press
the INFO button to clear it.
Main display Power flow
monitor
Clock
(or wallpaper)
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Turning the ECON Mode On/Off
3. Check the i-MID for the
system status.
4. Press ECON again to turn the
system off.
ECO ASSIST SYSTEM
Provides various ways to monitor your fuel efficiency and driving style.
2. The ECON mode indicator
comes on.
Ambient Meter
mph
mph
mph
High fuel efficiency Moderate fuel efficiency Low fuel efficiency
1. Press ECON.
Indicates instant fuel efficiency using color-coded bars.
Note: When turned on, the vehicle’s engine performance, transmission, cruise
control, and air conditioning system are adjusted to maximize fuel efficiency.
Driver Feedback
Real-time Fuel Efficiency Coach
Driving Style
Eco Drive Bar
(on the i-MID)
Ambient Meter
Background Color
Changes
Fuel Efficiency
Smooth, steady
acceleration
high fuel efficiency
mph
High
Low
Smooth, steady
deceleration
high fuel efficiency
Moderate acceleration
mph
Moderate deceleration
Rapid acceleration
low fuel efficiency
mph
Rapid deceleration
low fuel efficiency
Goals:
• Keep the Eco Drive bar near the center.
• Keep the Ambient Meter at GREEN.
• Develop a driving style that maximizes fuel efficiency.
Deceleration Acceleration
Inefficient
Braking Zone
Efficient
Zones
Inefficient
Driving Zone
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ECO Assist Scoring
Monitors the fuel efficiency of your driving style in real time and converts results
into leaves, which are displayed in a series of five “plant” icons on the i-MID.
Once you start your vehicle, make sure the i-MID shows the Ecological Drive
Display to view your Eco Assist score in real time.
As you drive, you earn leaves if you drive in a fuel-efficient manner, or lose
them if you drive inefficiently.
When you turn the ignition off, your drive cycle and lifetime score are
displayed on the i-MID.
Eco Score
Each time you
reach a new
stage, a Stage Up
Recognition icon
briefly appears on
the i-MID. When
you reach the
highest ranking, a
Trophy icon
briefly appears.
Drive Cycle
Score
Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3
Lifetime
Score
First Stage Up
Recognition
Second Stage Up
Recognition
Last Stage Up
Recognition
Auto Idle Stop
While driving, the
engine is on.
At a stop with the
brake pedal
pressed, the
engine turns off.
When you take your
foot off the brake
pedal, the engine
turns back on.
Note: Auto Idle Stop only functions if you come to a stop with the shift lever in the D or
N position.
DECELERATE STOP RESTART
Shuts the engine off at a stop in order to maximize fuel efficiency. Idle stop
occurrence and duration vary depending on certain conditions, such as climate
control operation, IMA battery level, and outside temperature. See your Owner’s
Manual for more information.
Power Flow Monitor
How It Works
Battery
level
IMA motor
is in
operation
Engine is in
operation
Shows the status of the Integrated Motor Assist (IMA) system.
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What to Do
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)
Monitors the vehicle’s tire pressures.
1. Visually inspect the tires for damage.
2. Use a tire air pressure gauge to check which tire(s)
have low pressure.
3. Inflate the tire(s), if necessary, to the
recommended pressures listed on the label on the
driver’s doorjamb.
How It Works
When the tire pressure drops
significantly below recommended
levels, the low tire pressure
indicator comes on.
If a message also appears on
the i-MID, there may be a
problem with the system. See
your dealer.
How It Works
ONE-TOUCH TURN SIGNAL
Use this quick and convenient method to signal a lane change.
• Lightly push the turn signal
lever up or down for a three-
blink sequence.
• For a continuous signal, push
the lever up or down until it
locks into place.
How It Works
AUTO HEADLIGHTS WITH WIPER INTEGRATION
For your convenience, your vehicle’s headlights automatically turn on when you activate
the windshield wipers.
• Make sure your headlights are in the AUTO
position.
• Turn on your windshield wipers. The headlights
also turn on.
• When you turn off the windshield wipers, the
headlights turn off shortly after.
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How It Works
REARVIEW CAMERA
For added convenience, the area behind your vehicle is displayed to help you navigate
while backing up.
• When you shift into Reverse (R), a real-time
image of the area behind your vehicle is
shown in the display.
• Yellow parking guide lines also appear to help
you judge distance.
• The rearview display turns off when you shift
out of Reverse.
FORWARD COLLISION WARNING (FCW)
How It Works
At 10 mph or higher, if the camera mounted between the windshield and the
rearview mirror detects a vehicle in front of you and the system determines that a
collision is likely, the system warns you with visual and audible alerts.
Short
Normal
Long
Alerts you to the possibility of a front-end collision.
If you do not brake in time or
take preventive action:
• BRAKE flashes in the i-MID
• a beep sounds
continuously
Warning timing depends on Long, Normal, or Short settings.
FCW may not activate under certain conditions. See your Owner’s Manual for
more information.
You can change the distance warning setting and turn the system off in the
Vehicle Menu. See your Owner’s Manual for instructions.
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How It Works
Turning LDW On or Off
Press LDW to turn the system on or off. A green indicator light appears on the
button when the system is on.
LDW may not activate under certain conditions. See your Owner’s Manual for
more information.
LANE DEPARTURE WARNING (LDW)
Alerts you if your vehicle begins to move out of a detected lane without the turn signal
activated.
If you cross a detected lane line
without using your turn signal, a
message appears on the i-MID and a
beep sounds.
A camera mounted between the windshield and the rearview mirror determines
if your vehicle begins to move away from the center of a detected lane while
driving between 40
_
90 mph.
BLUETOOTH
®
HANDSFREELINK
®
(HFL)
How to Use HFL
Pick-Up button: Answer an incoming call or go
directly to the Phone screen.
Hang-Up/Back button: End a call, decline an
incoming call, or cancel a selection.
Talk button: Make a call using a stored voice tag.
Use these buttons to navigate through the HFL menus.
Selector knob: Rotate
to scroll through
selections and press to
make a selection.
PHONE button:
Go directly to the
Phone screen.
Back button: Press to
cancel an operation or
return to the previous
screen.
Place and receive phone calls through your vehicle’s audio system. Visit
handsfreelink.honda.com to check if your phone is compatible.
To reduce the potential for driver distraction, certain functions may be
inoperable or grayed out while the vehicle is moving. Stop or pull over to
perform the function.
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Use the selector knob to make and enter selections.
Pairing Your Phone
1. Press the Pick-Up button to
go to the Phone screen. A
prompt appears. Select Yes.
If your phone does not appear:
Select Phone Not Found, and
search for HandsFreeLink from
your phone. Connect to HFL.
Use this pairing method when no phone has ever been paired to the system. You
can pair your compatible phone only when the vehicle is stopped.
4. HFL gives you a four-digit
code. Enter it on your phone
when prompted. The phone is
now paired.
3. HFL searches for your phone.
Select it when it appears on
the list.
2. Make sure your phone is in
discovery mode. Select OK.
Use the selector knob to make and enter selections.
Pairing Your Phone (continued)
1. Press the Pick-Up button to
go to the Phone screen.
If your phone does not appear:
Select “Phone Not Found?”
and search for HandsFreeLink
from your phone. Connect to
HFL.
Use this pairing method when a phone has already been paired to the system, or
when you want to pair an additional phone.
8. HFL gives you a four-digit
code. Enter it on your phone
when prompted. The phone is
now paired.
6. Make sure your phone is in
discovery mode, and select OK.
2. Select Phone setup.
3. Select Connection.
4. Select Add a New Phone.
5. Select an empty location for
the phone.
If a prompt appears asking to
connect to a phone, select
No.
7. HFL searches for your phone.
Select your phone when it
appears on the list.
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Dialing a Number
Receiving a Call
Press the Hang-Up button to
end or decline the call.
A notification is heard and the following screen appears:
Press the Pick-Up button to
accept the call.
Use the selector knob to make and enter selections.
Enter a 10-digit phone number to call. This feature is inoperable when the
vehicle is moving.
4. The call is connected and heard
through the vehicle speakers.
2. Select Dial.
1. Press the Pick-Up button
to go to the Phone screen.
3. Enter the phone number.
Select the green Dial icon or
press the Pick-Up button to call.
Use the selector knob to make and enter selections.
Use the selector knob to make and enter selections.
Using the Phonebook
When your phone is paired, its entire phonebook is automatically imported to
the system. This feature is inoperable when the vehicle is moving.
4. The call is connected and heard
through the vehicle speakers.
2. Select Phonebook.
1. Press the Pick-Up button
to go to the Phone screen.
Using Speed Dial
Store up to 15 numbers for quick calling.
When a speed dial entry is stored with a voice tag, you can make a call using
voice commands at any time. Press the Talk button and follow the prompts. See
your Owner’s Manual for more information.
4. The call is connected and heard
through the vehicle speakers.
2. Select Speed Dial.
1. Press the Pick-Up button
to go to the Phone screen.
3. Scroll through the list to find
the name and number you
want to call, and select it.
3. Scroll through the list to find the
entry you want to call, and select
it using the Pick-Up button.
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SMS TEXT MESSAGING
Receive and send text messages from your paired and linked compatible phone. Visit
handsfreelink.honda.com to see if this feature is compatible on your phone. Standard
message rates apply. This feature is limited while the vehicle is moving.
Receiving Text Messages
Use the selector knob to make and enter selections.
1. A notification appears on the
multi-information display. Select
Yes to open the message.
2. The message is displayed, and the
system reads it aloud.
Receiving Text Messages
Use the selector knob to make and enter selections.
1. Press the Pick-Up button to go
to the Phone screen.
2. Select Text Message. The 20
most recent text messages from
your phone are displayed.
3. Select a message to open it and
hear it read aloud.
Replying to Text Messages
Use the selector knob to make and enter selections.
1. With the message open, press
the selector knob to enter the
Text Message menu.
2. Select Reply.
3. Select one of the six available
reply messages.
4. Select Yes to send the message.
Calling the Sender
Use the selector knob to make and enter selections.
1. With the message open, press
the selector knob to enter the
Text Message menu.
2. Select Call.
3. HFL begins dialing the number.
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iPod
®
OR USB FLASH DRIVE
Play audio files from your compatible iPod or USB flash drive through your vehicle’s
audio system.
Connecting Devices and Playing Audio
1. Pull out the USB adapter cable from
the center console.
2. Press SOURCE or AUX until iPod
or USB mode appears.
Connect the USB connector to your
iPod dock connector or flash drive.
iPod is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. iPod not included.
3. Press
(t) (u)
or
(9) (:)
to change
tracks.
Note: Connect your device only when your vehicle is stopped.
Playing
Bluetooth
Audio
BLUETOOTH
®
AUDIO
Play stored or streaming audio from your compatible phone through your vehicle’s audio
system. Visit handsfreelink.honda.com to check if this feature is available on your phone.
1. Make sure your phone is on and
paired to Bluetooth
®
HandsFreeLink
®
(see page 17).
3. From your phone, open the desired
audio player or app and begin playing.
Sound is redirected to the audio
system. Make sure the volume on
your phone is properly adjusted.
2. Press SOURCE or AUX until
Bluetooth Audio mode appears.
Notes:
• You may need to enable additional Bluetooth settings on your phone for
playback.
• Remote audio controls and the play/pause function may not be supported
on all phones.
• Operate your phone only when your vehicle is stopped.
4. Press
(t) (u)
or
(9) (:)
to change
tracks.
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Playing Pandora
Notes:
• If Pandora is not selected from your phone, iPod music is played.
• Press the Home button on your iPhone to switch from Pandora to iPod. To play
Pandora again, you must reopen the app from your phone.
• If you cannot operate Pandora through the audio system, it may be streaming
through Bluetooth
®
Audio. Make sure Pandora mode on your audio system is
selected. If Pandora still does not operate, you may have to reconnect the cable.
• Connect your phone only when your vehicle is stopped.
*Menu functions not available on all phones.
iPhone is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
4. Press
(u)
or
(:)
to change tracks.
PANDORA
®
Play and operate Pandora streaming radio from your iPhone
®
through your vehicle’s
audio system. Standard data rates apply.
1. Pull out the USB adapter cable from
the center console.
Connect your phone using a USB
dock connector.
2. Open Pandora from your phone.
Press SOURCE or AUX until
Pandora mode appears and
streaming begins.
3. Press the selector knob to enter the
Pandora menu to select items such as
Station List, SKIP, Like/Dislike, and
Pause/Resume.*
OWNER LINK
Owner Link allows you to explore features and technologies specific to your vehicle,
obtain and update maintenance and service records, and access other useful
information. Register at owners.honda.com to ensure that you continue to enjoy the
experience of owning a Honda. For added convenience, Owner Link can also be
accessed on a mobile device.
SAFETY REMINDER
Your vehicle is equipped with airbags. Airbags do not replace seat belts; they add to
the protection offered by seat belts. Airbags can help protect you in some types of
collisions, but they do not provide protection in all collisions.
Always make sure you and your passengers wear seat belts, and that young children
are properly secured in a child seat or booster in the rear seat. Never place an
infant seat in the front passenger’s seat as the force of a deploying airbag can
seriously injure an infant.
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FUEL RECOMMENDATION
• Only use unleaded gasoline of 87 octane or higher.
• Some gasoline in North America contains MMT, a manganese-based fuel additive.
Prolonged and consistent use of gasoline containing MMT can deteriorate your
vehicle’s performance, fuel economy, and the emission control system. Always use
MMT-free gasoline if available. Failures caused by use of gasoline containing MMT
may not be covered under warranty.
• “TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline” meets a new gasoline standard jointly established
by leading automotive manufacturers to meet the needs of today’s advanced
engines. In most cases, qualifying gasoline retailers will identify their gasoline as
having met “TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline” standards at the retail location. This
fuel is guaranteed to contain the proper level of detergent additives and be free of
metallic additives. This helps avoid build-up of deposits in your engine and emission
control system. Because the level of detergency and harmful metallic additives
(such as MMT) in gasoline vary in the market, Honda endorses the use of “TOP
TIER Detergent Gasoline” where available to help maintain the performance and
reliability of your vehicle. For more information, visit www.toptiergas.com.
• For further important information on fuel and lubricants for your car and
information on gasoline that does not contain MMT, contact your dealer or visit
Owner Link at owners.honda.com.
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