Honda Civic Hybrid Quick start guide

Brand: Honda

Model: Civic Hybrid

Type: Quick start guide

The Honda Civic Hybrid is an advanced vehicle that combines efficiency and performance with cutting-edge technology. It features an Intelligent Multi-Information Display (i-MID) that provides valuable insights into your driving style and fuel efficiency. The i-MID's Eco Assist system offers real-time feedback to help you optimize your driving for maximum fuel savings. Additionally, the Eco Scoring feature monitors your driving habits and rewards you with leaves for fuel-efficient driving, gamifying your journey towards greener driving practices.

T E C H N O L O G Y

R E F E R E N C E

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2013 Civic Hybrid

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31TR2A10 2013 Honda Civic Hybrid Technology Reference Guide

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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

................................................................................................................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

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)

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.

(

) 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.

(

) 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

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.

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)

(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)

(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)

(:)

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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