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2015 Honda Civic Hybrid Owner’s Guide

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2015

CIVIC HYBRID

OWNER’S GUIDE

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Page 1: ...owners honda com U S myhonda ca Canada 31TR2G00 2015 Honda Civic Hybrid Owner s Guide 00X31 TR2 G000 2014 Honda Motor Co Ltd All Rights Reserved Printed in U S A 2015 CIVIC HYBRID OWNER S GUIDE ...

Page 2: ...sh 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...

Page 3: ... a copy visit owners honda com U S and create or log in to your account In Canada please request a copy from your Honda dealer American Honda Motor Company strives to be proactive in protecting our environment and natural resources By using electronic delivery for a considerable portion of the information typically found in a vehicle owner s manual we are further reducing our impact on the environ...

Page 4: ...LDW 77 LaneWatch 78 Rearview Camera 79 Multi View Rear Camera 80 Refueling 81 HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED 82 Smart Entry Remote Battery Strength 82 Shift Lever Does Not Move 82 Jump Starting 83 Overheating 84 Emergency Engine Stop 85 Emergency Towing 85 Tire Pressure Monitoring System TPMS 86 Tire Repair Kit 87 Changing a Flat Tire 88 Fuse Locations 91 MAINTENANCE 94 Safety Precautions 94 Maintenance ...

Page 5: ... this information carefully Following the instructions below will also help to keep you and your passengers safe Important Safety Precautions Always wear your seat belt Secure all children in the proper restraint system Be aware of airbag hazards Don t drink and drive Pay appropriate attention to the task of driving safely Control your speed Keep your vehicle in safe condition Engaging in cell pho...

Page 6: ...lder Seat Belts All ﬁve seating positions are equipped with lap shoulder seat belts with emergency locking retractors In normal driving the retractor lets you move freely while keeping some tension on the belt During a collision or sudden stop the retractor locks to restrain your body The rear seat belts also have a lockable retractor for use with child seats The front seats are equipped with auto...

Page 7: ...ull the seat belt out slowly 2 Insert the latch plate into the buckle then tug on the belt to make sure the buckle is secure Make sure that the belt is not twisted or caught on anything 3 Position the lap part of the belt as low as possible across your hips then pull up on the shoulder part of the belt so the lap part ﬁts snugly This lets your strong pelvic bones take the force of a crash and redu...

Page 8: ...t and wear their seat belts properly Do not place any cover over any part of the passenger side dashboard Driver s seat position sensor Passenger s seat weight sensors Side Airbags The side airbags help protect the upper torso and pelvis of the driver or a front passenger during a moderate to severe side impact They are housed in the outside edge of the driver s and front passenger s seat backs Bo...

Page 9: ...t tensioners may not work properly when they are needed Ignoring the SRS indicator can result in serious injury or death if the airbag systems or tensioners do not work properly Have your vehicle checked by a dealer as soon as possible if the SRS indicator alerts you to a possible problem WARNING Passenger Airbag Off Indicator The indicator comes on to alert you that the front passenger s front ai...

Page 10: ... An indicator on the dashboard that alerts you that the front passenger s front airbag has been turned off 10 An indicator on the instrument panel that alerts you to a possible problem with the airbag system or seat belt tensioners 11 A rollover sensor that detects whether the vehicle is about to roll over Airbag System Components Airbag Care You do not need to and should not perform any maintenan...

Page 11: ...ters Do not leave children in the vehicle unattended especially in hot weather when the inside of the vehicle can get hot enough to kill them They could also activate vehicle controls causing it to move unexpectedly Children who are unrestrained or improperly restrained can be seriously injured or killed in a crash Any child too small for a seat belt should be properly restrained in a child seat A...

Page 12: ...uctions Important considerations when selecting a child seat Make sure the child seat meets the following three requirements The child seat is the correct type and size for the child The child seat is the correct type for the seating position The child seat is compliant with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 or Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 Placing a forward facing child seat ...

Page 13: ...eat 6 Make sure the child seat is ﬁrmly secured by rocking it forward and back and side to side little movement should be felt 7 Make sure any unused seat belt that a child can reach is buckled the lockable retractor is activated and the belt is fully retracted and locked To deactivate a lockable retractor release the buckle and allow the seat belt to wind up all the way Adding Security with a Tet...

Page 14: ...rd U S models only Radiator cap Doorjambs U S models Canadian models Reporting Safety Defects In the U S If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death you should immediately inform the National Highway Trafﬁc Safety Administration NHTSA in addition to notifying American Honda Motor Co Inc If NHTSA receives similar complaints it may open an i...

Page 15: ... the airbag systems or seat belt tensioners Smart Entry system There is a problem with the smart entry system U S Canada INSTRUMENT PANEL Malfunction indicator lamp check engine light The emissions control system may have a problem or the fuel cap is loose or missing Blinks A misﬁre in the engine s cylinders is detected Stop in a safe place and wait for the engine to cool down Anti lock Brake Syst...

Page 16: ...ssures and inﬂate tire s if necessary The indicator also appears if your vehicle is ﬁtted with the compact spare tire Have your regular tire repaired or replaced as soon as possible U S Canada System message When a condition or malfunction indicator comes on a message also appears on the multi information display Check the display for more information Immobilizer Your remote transmitter cannot be ...

Page 17: ...reset knob i MID button 200 123456 Ecological drive display see page 74 Learn about the various controls necessary for operating and driving the vehicle Using the Remote Transmitter Lock or unlock the doors and trunk Leaving the remote transmitter in the vehicle can result in theft or accidental movement of the vehicle Always take it with you whenever you leave the vehicle unattended NOTICE Unlock...

Page 18: ...you unlock the door using the lock tab on the driver s door only the driver s door unlocks To lock When you lock the door using the lock tab on the driver s door all the other doors lock at the same time Using the Front Door Inner Handle When you pull either front door inner handle the door unlocks and opens On vehicles with smart entry pulling the driver s door inner handle unlocks all other door...

Page 19: ...osing them WARNING Interior and Exterior Lights Operate interior and exterior lights when the vehicle is on or off Brightness Control Adjust instrument panel brightness when the vehicle is on To brighten Turn the knob to the right To dim Turn the knob to the left A beep sounds when the brightness reaches minimum or maximum Interior Lights Change the interior light settings using the switch on the ...

Page 20: ...rs in this condition may damage the wipers Use the defroster to warm the windshield or manually clear the windshield of ice and snow before turning on the wipers NOTICE if equipped Intermittent time adjustment ring Pull to use washer MIST OFF INT Low speed intermittent LO Low speed wipe HI High speed wipe 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 Left turn Right turn Adjusting the Seats Make seat adjustments before dri...

Page 21: ...ck of the occupant s head should rest against the center of the restraint The tops of the occupant s ears should be level with the center height of the restraint To raise the head restraint Pull it upward To lower the head restraint Push it down while pressing the release button To remove the head restraint Pull the restraint up as far as it will go Then push the release button and pull the restra...

Page 22: ...icle and be seriously injured in a crash Adjust the steering wheel only when the vehicle is stopped WARNING Down Night position Tab Day position Up Adjustment switch Selector switch Climate Control System The automatic climate control system can maintain your preferred interior temperature by selecting the proper mix of heated or cooled air and fan speed Use the buttons on the dashboard to control...

Page 23: ...oll upwards Button Presstogobacktothe previous display Button Press to scroll downwards Setting the Clock Touch items to make selections 1 Select Settings 2 Select Clock Info 3 Select Clock Adjustment 4 Adjust the hour and minute values 5 Select OK when complete On vehicles with navigation the time is automatically set using GPS signals Changing Settings Using the Touchscreen Select items on the t...

Page 24: ...heel Controls You can operate certain functions of the audio system using the steering wheel controls SOURCE button Cycle through available audio modes buttons Change presets tracks albums or folders buttons Adjust audio volume MENU button On vehicles with display audio press and hold to view options for the current audio source Use the other buttons to navigate through the options FM AM SiriusXM ...

Page 25: ...k to the previous screen button Change screen brightness Settings Choose Audio for options HondaLink View apps when your phone is connected through HondaLink Audio Display current audio information Volume Changing Icon Order You can change the order of the icons on the Home screen 1 From the Home screen select Settings 2 Select System 3 Select the Home tab 4 Select Home Screen Edit Order 5 Select ...

Page 26: ...ect a previously stored station SiriusXM Radio Available on a subscription basis only For more information or to subscribe contact your dealer or visit www siriusxm com U S or www sirius ca Canada Available in the U S and Canada except Hawaii Alaska and Puerto Rico XM is a registered trademark of Sirius XM Radio Inc SiriusXM Radio display Presets Select and hold a preset number to store the curren...

Page 27: ...ur device to the USB port see page 40 Searching for Music Use the touchscreen to search for tracks stored on the iPod 1 From the audio screen press MENU 2 Select Music Search 3 Select a search option 4 Select the track you want to play iPod display 123456 Genre AAA Song AAA Artist AAA Source Select the iPod icon Open close Display or hide the track list MENU Display menu options including Music Se...

Page 28: ...d audio from your compatible phone through the vehicle s audio system Visit handsfreelink com U S or handsfreelink ca Canada to check phone compatibility Standard data rates apply Connect your phone to Bluetooth HandsFreeLink see page 54 Notes Make sure the volume on your phone is properly adjusted You may need to enable additional settings on your phone for playback The resume pause function and ...

Page 29: ...ry For other compatible smartphones Connect via Bluetooth HandsFreeLink see page 54 Source Select the Pandora icon Station Change the station Like dislike song Play Pause MENU Display menu options including the Station List Skip Go to the next song Open close Display or hide information State or local laws may prohibit the operation of handheld electronic devices while operating a vehicle Only lau...

Page 30: ...ation Talk button Make a call using a stored voice tag buttons Scroll the list SOURCE button Press to enter a selection MENU button From the phone screen press and hold to display speed dial call history or redial Incoming call display Talk Button Tips When using the Talk button wait until you hear a beep before speaking To bypass the system prompts simply press the Talk button again to say your c...

Page 31: ... local laws may prohibit the operation of handheld electronic devices while operating a vehicle Using the touchscreen Manual operation is limited while the vehicle is moving Voice commands are always available 1 From the Home screen select Phone 2 Select MENU 3 Select Dial 4 Enter the phone number Select the green phone icon to call Using the Phonebook When your phone is paired its entire phoneboo...

Page 32: ...eelink honda com U S or www handsfreelink ca Canada to check phone compatibility Standard message rates apply This feature is limited while the vehicle is moving Receiving and Responding to Messages When you receive a new message a pop up appears on the touchscreen You can view the message when the vehicle is stopped You can also reply to it using ﬁxed phrases or call the sender 1 When the prompt ...

Page 33: ...k from Siri on your phone are not displayed in the vehicle Certain commands rely on the iPhone s features and existing apps To hear turn by turn directions or songs through the vehicle set the audio source to Bluetooth Audio Siri and iPhone are trademarks of Apple Inc Remind me to pick up dinner Set up a meeting today at 3 p m Play song XYZ Learn how to enter a destination and operate the navigati...

Page 34: ... volume for navigation and voice command conﬁrmation This does not affect audio or Bluetooth HandsFreeLink volume which is controlled by the volume bar 1 From the Home Screen select Settings 2 Select System 3 Select Volume 4 Adjust the level or select off Voice Prompt Turn the voice feedback feature on or off 1 From the Home screen select Settings 2 Select System 3 Select Voice Prompt 4 Select On ...

Page 35: ...o clarify similar matches 4 Say Set as destination to set the route Canadian models 1 From the Voice Portal screen say Address 2 Follow the prompts Place Category Enter a destination or point of interest using voice commands Press the Talk button before saying each command You can also enter the place name manually when the vehicle is stopped From the map screen press MENU and select Place Name Fo...

Page 36: ...oute by avoiding the next 5 miles 8 km while on a freeway or 1 mile 1 km while on a surface street Traffic View trafﬁc ﬂow incidents and construction in major metro areas You can also route around congestion or incidents using voice commands Press the Talk button before saying each command Available on U S models only 1 When en route say Display traffic incidents A list of incidents on your route ...

Page 37: ...otwells Make sure to secure the ﬂoor mats If you have any animals on board do not let them move freely around in the vehicle Securely close and lock all doors and the trunk Adjust your seating position mirrors and steering wheel properly Make sure items placed on the ﬂoor behind the front seats cannot roll under the seats Everyone in the vehicle must fasten their seat belt Make sure that the indic...

Page 38: ...ight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in step 4 6 If your vehicle will be towing a trailer load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle Consult the Owner s Manual on the Owner Information CD or at owners honda com U S or myhonda ca Canada to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle In additi...

Page 39: ...tton to shift Reverse R Used for reversing Neutral N Used for idling Drive D Used for normal driving Drive S Used for better acceleration increased engine braking or driving in hilly terrain Low L Used for stronger engine power and braking when driving in hilly terrain or when the IMA battery is low When you change the shift lever from D to R and vice versa come to a complete stop and keep the bra...

Page 40: ...correctly if you use an incorrect tire type and size NOTICE Release the parking brake fully before driving The rear brakes and axle can be damaged if you drive with the parking brake applied NOTICE Eco Assist System Can help improve fuel economy by adjusting the performance of the engine transmission climate control system and cruise control ECON Button Press the ECON button to turn the system on ...

Page 41: ...ng climate control operation IMA battery level and outside temperature Auto stop indicator Cruise Control Maintain a constant vehicle speed without having to keep your foot on the accelerator pedal Use cruise control on freeways or open roads where you can travel at a constant speed with little acceleration or deceleration Activating and Setting the Vehicle Speed 1 Press CRUISE The CRUISE MAIN ind...

Page 42: ... based on weather speed extreme interior heat and other factors FCW does not include a braking function It is always your responsibility to safely operate the vehicle and avoid collisions if equipped Beep Lane Departure Warning LDW 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 ...

Page 43: ...ng Always look in your mirrors to either side of your vehicle and behind you for other vehicles before changing lanes WARNING if equipped LaneWatch display Rearview Camera When you shift into Reverse R a real time image of the area behind your vehicle is shown in the touchscreen along with helpful parking guidelines Models without navigation Changing Camera Settings Turn the guidelines on or off 1...

Page 44: ...of your vehicle Fuel Information Use of unleaded gasoline of 87 octane or higher is recommended Honda recommends TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline where available Do NOT use gasoline containing more than 15 ethanol Do NOT use gasoline containing methanol Do NOT use gasoline containing MMT How to Refuel 1 The fuel ﬁll door is located at the left rear of the vehicle Park next to the service pump that is m...

Page 45: ...earby service station or a dealer Shift Lever Does Not Move Follow the procedure below if you cannot move the shift lever out of Park P 1 Set the parking brake 2 Remove the built in key from the remote transmitter 3 Wrap a cloth around the tip of a small ﬂat tip screwdriver to remove the cover of the shift lock release slot Put the tip of the ﬂat tip screwdriver into the slot and remove it as show...

Page 46: ...nd radiator cool down before removing the radiator cap WARNING Continuing to drive with the temperature gauge needle at the H mark may damage the engine NOTICE Reserve tank MAX MIN Emergency Engine Stop The ENGINE START STOP button may be used to stop the engine due to an emergency situation even while driving If you must stop the engine choose one of the following operations Press and hold the EN...

Page 47: ...puncture must be smaller than 3 16 inch 4 mm and not in the tire sidewall Go to a dealer to have the full size tire permanently repaired or replaced Before Repairing the Tire 1 Park the vehicle on a ﬁrm level non slippery surface 2 Move the shift lever to Park P and apply the parking brake 3 Turn on the hazard warning lights and turn off the vehicle Getting Ready to Repair the Tire 1 Open the trun...

Page 48: ...derneath Follow the directions for changing a tire exactly and never get under the vehicle when it is supported only by the jack WARNING Jack handle bar Wheel nut Wrench as jack handle if equipped Changing a Flat Tire If a tire goes ﬂat while driving grasp the steering wheel ﬁrmly and brake gradually to reduce speed Then stop in a safe place Replace the ﬂat tire with the compact spare tire Go to a...

Page 49: ...T MG 30 A Rear Defogger 30 A Blower 40 A Sub Fan Motor 20 A Main Fan Motor 20 A 3 4 IG Coil 2 15 A 5 Starter DIAG ST MG 7 5 A 6 IG Coil 1 15 A 7 8 9 10 Replacing the Flat Tire 1 Remove the wheel nuts and ﬂat tire 2 Mount the compact spare tire Replace the wheel nuts and lightly tighten them 3 Lower the vehicle and remove the jack Tighten the wheel nuts in the order indicated in the image Go around...

Page 50: ...4 Small Lights 7 5 A 35 Illumination 7 5 A 36 37 38 Left Headlight High Beam 10 A 39 Right Headlight High Beam 10 A 40 41 Door Lock 20 A 42 Driver s Power Window 20 A 43 Rear Passenger s Side Power Window 20 A 44 Front Passenger s Side Power Window 20 A 45 Rear Driver s Side Power Window 20 A 46 Inspecting and Changing Fuses 1 Turn the vehicle off including all lights and accessories 2 Remove the ...

Page 51: ...d with the parking brake set and the engine off Be aware that hot parts can burn you Be aware that moving parts can injure you Improperly maintaining this vehicle or failing to correct a problem before driving can cause a crash in which you can be seriously hurt or killed Always follow the inspection and maintenance recommendations according to the schedules in this guide WARNING Failure to proper...

Page 52: ...lace engine coolant U S models Maintenance replacement or repair of emissions control devices and systems may be done by any automotive repair establishment or individuals using parts that are certified to EPA standards According to state and federal regulations failure to perform maintenance on the maintenance main items marked with will not void your emissions warranties However all maintenance ...

Page 53: ... motor oil if it is labeled with the API Certiﬁcation Seal and is of the speciﬁed viscosity grade Ambient temperature Adding Oil 1 Unscrew and remove the engine oil ﬁll cap 2 Add oil slowly 3 Reinstall the engine oil ﬁll cap and tighten it securely 4 Wait for three minutes and recheck the engine oil dipstick Do not ﬁll the engine oil above the upper mark Overﬁlling the engine oil can result in lea...

Page 54: ...on NOTICE Radiator cap Pour the ﬂuid slowly and carefully so you do not spill any Clean up any spills immediately they can damage components in the engine compartment NOTICE Removing the radiator cap while the engine is hot can cause the coolant to spray out seriously scalding you Always let the engine and radiator cool down before removing the radiator cap WARNING Checking the 12 Volt Battery Che...

Page 55: ...ﬁcations see page 111 for the speciﬁed pressure Underinﬂated tires wear unevenly adversely affect handling and fuel economy and are more likely to fail from overheating Overinﬂated tires make your vehicle ride harshly are more prone to road hazards and wear unevenly Every day before you drive look at each of the tires If one looks lower than the others check the pressure with a tire gauge Measure ...

Page 56: ...t on many factors including driving habits road conditions vehicle loading inﬂation pressure maintenance history speed and environmental conditions even when the tires are not in use In addition to regular inspections and inﬂation pressure maintenance it is recommended that you have annual inspections performed once the tires reach ﬁve years old All tires including the spare should be removed from...

Page 57: ...equirements of the U S Department of Transportation B97R Manufacturer s identiﬁcation mark FW6X Tire type code 22 09 Date of Transportation Year Week DOT Tire Quality Grading The tires on your vehicle meet all U S Federal Safety Requirements All tires are also graded for treadwear traction and temperature performance according to Department of Transportation DOT standards The following explains th...

Page 58: ...ing system TPMS that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when one or more of your tires is signiﬁcantly underinﬂated Accordingly when the low tire pressure telltale illuminates you should stop and check your tires as soon as possible and inﬂate them to the proper pressure Driving on a signiﬁcantly underinﬂated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure Underinﬂation also re...

Page 59: ...and leave the engine off for 30 minutes The readiness codes are erased when the battery is disconnected and set again only after several days of driving under a variety of conditions If a testing facility determines that the readiness codes are not set you may be requested to return at a later date to complete the test or see your dealer Vehicle Engine and Fuel Tires Light Bulbs Fluids Model Honda...

Page 60: ...Q Is my phone compatible with Bluetooth features A Visit handsfreelink com U S or www handsfreelink ca Canada to check phone compatibility for Bluetooth Audio Bluetooth HandsFreeLink and SMS text messaging Q Every time I press the Talk button the system gives me voice prompts Can I turn these off A From the Home screen select SETTINGS Select System then select Voice Prompt Select Off CUSTOMER INFO...

Page 61: ... mileage and other conditional limitations Your vehicle s original tires are covered by their manufacturer Tire warranty information can be found on the Owner Information CD or at owners honda com U S or myhonda ca Canada Learn about all available voice commands to help you operate the vehicle Available on vehicles with navigation Press the Talk button before you say a command To view a list of av...

Page 62: ...le club Bus station Camping Commuter rail station Ferry terminal Named place Park ride Parking garage Parking lot Rental car agency Rest area Ski area Tourist information Train station Travel agency Truck stop Climate Control Commands The system accepts these commands on most screens These commands toggle the function on and off so the command may not match your intended action if equipped Climate...

Page 63: ...SB play USB play track 1 to 30 USB skip forward USB skip back USB track random USB track repeat USB track scan USB folder up USB folder down USB folder random USB folder repeat USB folder scan USB normal play These commands toggle the function on and off so the command may not match your intended action Audio Commands continued iPod Commands Music search iPod play iPod play track 1 30 iPod skip fo...

Page 64: ...d Nearest Place 63 Find Place Commands 116 Flat Tire 88 Floor Mats 34 Fluids 111 FM AM Radio 44 FM AM Radio Commands 118 Foot Brake 72 Forward Collision Warning FCW 23 76 Frequently Asked Questions 112 Front Airbags SRS 8 Front Door Inner Handle 29 Fuel gauge 25 Fuel Information 81 Fuse Locations 91 Gauges 25 HDMI Port 40 HDMI Video 51 Headlight Wiper Integration 32 Head Restraints 35 High tempera...

Page 65: ...aint System SRS 10 22 System message 25 Talk Button Tips 53 61 Text Messaging 57 Tire Information 103 DOT Tire Quality Grading 107 Inﬂation Guidelines 103 Tire and Loading Information Label 104 Tire and Wheel Replacement 104 Tire Chains 105 Tire Identiﬁcation Number TIN 106 Tire Labeling 106 Tire Service Life 105 Tire Terminology 106 Wear Indicators 103 Winter Tires 105 Tire Pressure Monitoring Sy...

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