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2018 Honda Civic Owners Manual - Customer Service Information



Customer Service Information

Honda dealership personnel are trained professionals who should be able to deal with any problems you may encounter with your vehicle. If, however, you are faced with a problem that they cannot resolve to your satisfaction, contact Honda Customer Services.

American Honda Motor Co., Inc. Honda Automobile Customer Services Mail Stop 100-5E-8A

1919 Torrance Blvd.

Torrance, CA 90501-2746

Tel: 1 (800) 999-1009

Canadian Owners Honda Canada Inc. Customer Relations 180 Honda Boulevard Markham, ON

L6C 0H9

Tel: 1-888-9-HONDA-9 Fax: 1-877-939-0909

E-mail: [email protected]

Bella International

P.O. Box 190816

San Juan, PR 00919-0816 Tel: 1 (787) 620-7546

Index

A

ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) 490

Accelerator Position Meter 120

Accessories and Modifications 570

Accessory Power Socket 193

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow (LSF) 91, 448

Adding the Coolant 534

Additives

Coolant 533

Engine Oil 526

Washer 537

Additives, Engine Oil 526

Adjusting

Armrest 186

Clock 134

Front Head Restraints 182

Front Seats 179

Mirrors 177

Rear Seats 185

Steering Wheel 176

Temperature 112, 118

Adjusting the Clock 134

Adjusting the Sound 224, 259

Agile Handling Assist 475

Air Conditioning System (Climate Control System) 202

Changing the Mode 205

Defrosting the Windshield and

Windows 206

Dust and Pollen Filter 564

Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode 205

Sensor 209

Synchronized Mode 208

Using Automatic Climate Control 202

Air Pressure 551, 619, 621

Airbags 46

Advanced Airbags 52

After a Collision 49

Airbag Care 59

Event Data Recorder 0

Front Airbags (SRS) 49

Indicator 57, 81

Passenger Front Airbag Off Indicator 58

Sensors 46

Side Airbags 53

Side Curtain Airbags 55

AM/FM Radio 226, 266

Android Auto 303

Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) 490

Indicator 81

Apple CarPlay 300

Armrest 186

Audio Remote Controls 215

Audio System 212, 219, 237

Adjusting the Sound 224, 259

Audio/Information Screen 220, 238

Changing the Home Screen Icon Layout 242

Changing the Screen Interface 256

Closing Apps 258

Customizing the Meter 243

Display Setup 225, 260

Error Messages 307

General Information 310

Home Screen 249

iPod 228, 278

Limitations for Manual Operation 261

Menu Customize 257

MP3/WMA/AAC 231, 287

Reactivating 214

Recommended Devices 311

Remote Controls 215

Security Code 214

Selecting an Audio Source 261

Status Area 255

Theft Protection 214

USB Flash Drives 311

USB Port(s) 213

Wallpaper Setup 222, 247

Audio/Information Screen 220, 238

Authorized Manuals 629

Auto Door Locking/Unlocking 149

Customize 130, 150, 359

Automatic Brake Hold 487

Indicator 78, 487

Automatic Brake Hold System

Indicator 78, 487

Automatic Lighting 169

Average Fuel Economy 111, 117

Average Speed 117

B

Battery 560

Charging System Indicator 79, 603

Jump Starting 597

Maintenance (Checking the Battery) 560

Maintenance (Replacing) 562

Belts (Seat) 38

Beverage Holders 191

Bluetooth® Audio 234, 290

Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® 361, 385

Booster Seats (For Children) 72

Brake System 484

Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) 490

Automatic Brake Hold 487

Brake Assist System 491

Fluid 536

Foot Brake 486

Indicator (Red) 76, 605, 606

Parking Brake 484

Braking Pressure Meter 120

Brightness Control (Instrument Panel) 174

Bulb Replacement 538

Brake Light, Tail/Rear Side Marker Light, Rear Turn Signal Lights and Back-Up Lights 545

Fog Lights 540

Front Side Marker Lights 543

Front Turn Signal Lights 542

Headlights 538

High-Mount Brake Light 546

Parking/Daytime Running Lights 544

Rear License Plate Light 546

Side Turn Signal/Emergency Indicator

Lights 544

Taillights 546

Bulb Specifications 618, 620

C

Carbon Monoxide Gas 73

Carrying Cargo 421, 423

Certification Label 622

Changing Bulbs 538

Charging System Indicator 79, 603

Child Safety 60

Childproof Door Locks 148

Emergency Trunk Opener 155

Child Seat 60

Booster Seats 72

Child Seat for Infants 62

Child Seat for Small Children 63

Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt 67

Larger Children 71

Rear-facing Child Seat 62

Selecting a Child Seat 64

Using a Tether 69

Childproof Door Locks 148

Cleaning the Exterior 567

Cleaning the Interior 565

Climate Control System 202

Changing the Mode 202

Defrosting the Windshield and

Windows 206

Dust and Pollen Filter 564

Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode 205

Sensors 209

Synchronized Mode 208

Using Automatic Climate Control 202

CMBSTM (Collision Mitigation Braking SystemTM) 492

Coat Hooks 196

Collision Mitigation Braking SystemTM (CMBSTM) 492

Compact Spare Tire 575, 619, 621

Console Compartment 190

Continuously Variable Transmission

Creeping 435

Fluid 535

Kickdown 435

Operating the Shift Lever 24, 437

Shift Lever Does Not Move 600

Shifting 436

Controls 133

Coolant (Engine) 533

Adding the Coolant 534

Overheating 601

Creeping (Continuously Variable Transmission) 435

Cruise Control 443

Indicator 88

Cup Holders 191

Customer Service Information 630

Customized Features 124, 328

Daytime Running Lights 171

Dead Battery 597

Defaulting All the Settings 360

Defrosting the Windshield and

Windows 200, 206

Devices that Emit Radio Waves 623

Dimming

Headlights 168

Rearview Mirror 177

Dipstick (Engine Oil) 527

Directional Signals (Turn Signal) 168

Display Button 238

Display Setup 225, 260

Display/Information Button 114

Door Mirrors 178

Doors 136

Auto Door Locking 149

Auto Door Unlocking 149

Door and Trunk Open Indicator 37, 83

Door Open Message 37, 96

Keys 136

Locking/Unlocking the Doors from

the Inside 146

Locking/Unlocking the Doors from

the Outside 139

DOT Tire Quality Grading 553

Driver Information Interface 113

Warning and Information Messages 96

Driving 419

Braking 484

Continuously Variable Transmission 435

Cruise Control 443

Shifting Gear 438

Shifting Position 436

Starting the Engine 426, 429

Dust and Pollen Filter 564

Eco Assist® System 9

ECON Button 442

Elapsed Time 117

Electric Power Steering (EPS) System 83

Indicator 83, 607

Electronic Stability Control (ESC) 473

Emergency 613

Emergency Engine Stop 596

Emergency Trunk Opener 155, 615

Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) 625

Engine

Coolant 533

Jump Starting 597

Oil 526

Starting 426, 429

Switch Buzzer 163

Engine Coolant 533

Adding the Coolant 534

Overheating 601

Temperature Gauge 109

Engine Oil 526

Adding 529

Checking 527

Displaying Maintenance Minder

Information 513, 518

Low Oil Pressure Indicator 78, 603

Recommended Engine Oil 526

ENGINE START/STOP Button 164

EPS (Electric Power Steering) System 607

Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) 73

Exterior Care (Cleaning) 567

Exterior Mirrors 178

F

Features 211

Filters

Dust and Pollen 564

Oil 530

Flat Tire 575

Floor Mats 566

Fluids

Brake/Clutch 536

Continuously Variable Transmission

(CVT) 535

Engine Coolant 533

Manual Transmission 535

Windshield Washer 537

FM/AM Radio 226, 266

Fog Light Indicator 85

Folding Down the Rear Seats 185

Foot Brake 486

Front Airbags (SRS) 49

Front Head Restraints 182

Front Seat Heaters 197

Front Seats

Adjusting 179

Front Sensor Camera 446

Fuel 25, 503

Economy 506

Gauge 109

Instant Fuel Economy 111, 118

Low Fuel Indicator 81

Range 111, 117

Recommendation 503

Refueling 503, 616

Fuel Economy 506

Fuel Fill Door 25, 504

Fuses 609

Inspecting and Changing 612

Locations 609, 610

Gasoline (Fuel)

Economy 506

Gauge 109

Information 503

Instant Fuel Economy 111, 118

Low Fuel Indicator 81

Refueling 503, 616

Gauges 108

Gear Shift Lever Positions

Manual Transmission 439

Glass (care) 565, 568

Glove Box 189

G-Meter 120

H

Halogen Bulbs 538, 541

Handling the Unexpected 573

HandsFreeLink® (HFL) 361, 385

Automatic Import of Cellular Phonebook and Call History 374, 398

Displaying Messages 412

HFL Buttons 361, 385

HFL Menus 364, 388

HFL Status Display 363, 387

In Case of Emergency 416

Limitations for Manual Operation 363, 387

Making a Call 379, 406

Options During a Call 384, 409

Phone Setup 368, 393

Phonebook Phonetic Modification 402

Receiving a Call 383, 409

Receiving a Text/E-mail Message 410

Ring Tone 372, 397

Selecting a Mail Account 411

Speed Dial 375, 399

To Set Up Text/E-mail Message Options 396

Hazard Warning Button 4

HD RadioTM 267

Headlights 168

Aiming 538

Automatic Operation 169

Dimming 168, 171

Operating 168

Heaters (Front Seat) 197

Heaters (Rear Seat) 198

Heating System 199

Changing the Mode 199

Defrosting the Windshield and

Windows 200

Dust and Pollen Filter 564

Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode 200

Sensors 201

Using Automatic Heating 199

HFL (HandsFreeLink®) 361, 385

High Beam Indicator 85

Hill Start Assist System 428, 433

Honda App License Agreement 312

Honda SensingTM 26

HondaLink® 292

Identification Numbers

Vehicle Identification 622

Ignition Switch 163

Illumination Control

Knob 174

Immobilizer System 156

Immobilizer System Indicator 86, 87

Indicators 76

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow (LSF) 91, 448

Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) 81

Automatic Brake Hold 78, 487

Automatic Brake Hold System 78, 487

Brake Depressing 89

Charging System 79, 603

Collision Mitigation Braking SystemTM (CMBSTM) 93, 94

CRUISE CONTROL 88, 444

CRUISE MAIN 88, 443

Door and Trunk Open 37, 83

ECON Mode 88, 442

Electric Power Steering (EPS) System 83, 607

Fog Light 85

High Beam 85

Immobilizer System 86, 87

Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) 92, 468

Lights On 85

Low Fuel 81

Low Oil Pressure 78, 603

Low Tire Pressure/TPMS 84, 479, 482, 608

Maintenance Minder 88, 513

Malfunction Indicator Lamp 79, 604

Parking Brake and Brake System

(Amber) 77, 606

Parking Brake and Brake System

(Red) 76, 605, 606

Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) 90

Seat Belt Reminder 40, 80

Security System Alarm 87

Shift Lever Position 79

SPORT Mode 83, 441

Supplemental Restraint System 57, 81

System Message 85

Transmission System 80

Turn Signal 85

Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®)

System 82, 473

VSA® OFF 82, 474

Washer Level 88

Information 617

Information Display 110

Warning and Information Messages 95

Instant Fuel Economy 111, 118

Instrument Panel 75

Brightness Control 174

Interior Lights 187

Interior Rearview Mirror 177

iPod 228, 278

J

Jack (Wheel Nut Wrench) 578

Jump Starting 597

Key Number Tag 137

Keys 136

Keys 136

Number Tag 137

Rear Door Won’t Open 148

Remote Transmitter 143

Types and Functions 136

Won’t Turn 29

Kickdown (Continuously Variable Transmission) 435

Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) 466

LaneWatchTM 477

Language (HFL) 363, 387

LATCH (Child Seats) 65

Lights 168, 538

Automatic 169

Bulb Replacement 538

Daytime Running Lights 171

Fog Lights 171

High Beam Indicator 85

Interior 187

Light Switches 168

Lights On Indicator 85

Turn Signals 168

Limited Slip Differential (LSD) 476

Load Limits 423

Locking/Unlocking 136

Auto Door Locking/Unlocking 149

Childproof Door Locks 148

From Inside 146

From Outside 139

Keys 136

Using a Key 144

Low Battery Charge 603

Low Fuel Indicator 81

Low Oil Pressure Indicator 78, 603

Low Smart Entry Remote Signal

Strength 138

Lower Anchors 65

Lubricant Specifications Chart 618, 620

Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) 423

M

Maintenance 509

Adding the Coolant 534

Battery 560

Brake/Clutch Fluid 536

Cleaning 565

Climate Control System 564

Coolant 533

Heating System 564

Maintenance MinderTM 513

Oil 527

Precautions 510

Remote Transmitter 562

Replacing Light Bulbs 538

Safety 511

Service Items 515, 520

Tires 550

Transmission Fluid 535

Under the Hood 523

Malfunction Indicator Lamp 79, 604

Manual Transmission 438

Map Lights 188

Maximum Load Limit 423

Meters, Gauges 108

Mirrors 177

Adjusting 177

Door 178

Exterior 178

Interior Rearview 177

Modifications (and Accessories) 570

Moonroof 162

MP3 231, 287

Multi-View Rear Camera 501

Numbers (Identification) 622

Odometer 110, 116

Oil (Engine) 526

Adding 529

Checking 527

Displaying Maintenance Minder

Information 513, 518

Low Oil Pressure Indicator 78, 603

Recommended Engine Oil 526

Viscosity 526

Open Source Licenses 326

Opening

Trunk 615

Opening/Closing

Hood 525

Moonroof 162

Power Windows 159

Trunk 153

Outside Temperature Display 112, 118

Overheating 601

P

Pandora® 285

Panic Mode 158

Parking 500

Parking Brake 484

Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator (Amber) 77, 606

Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator (Red) 76, 605, 606

Passenger Front Airbag Off Indicator 58

Passing Indicators 168

Playing Bluetooth® Audio 234, 290

Power Windows 159

Precautions While Driving

Rain 434

Pregnant Women 44

Puncture (Tire) 575

Radio (FM/AM) 226, 266

Radio (SiriusXM®) 270

Radio Data System (RDS) 227, 268

Range 111, 117

RDS (Radio Data System) 227, 268

Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing) 625

Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror

Button 175

Rear Seat Heaters 198

Rear Seats (Folding Down) 185

Rearview Mirror 177

Refueling 503

Fuel Gauge. 109

Gasoline 503, 616, 618, 620

Low Fuel Indicator 81

Regulations 482, 553, 623

Remote Transmitter 143

Replacement

Battery 562

Bulbs 538

Fuses 609, 610

Tires 556

Wiper Blade Rubber 547

Reporting Safety Defects 624

Resetting a Trip Meter 110, 116

Rev Indicators 121

Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) 462

On and Off 463

S

Safe Driving 33

Safety Check 37

Safety Labels 74

Safety Message 1

Seat Belts 38

Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor 43

Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners 41

Checking 45

Fastening 42

Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt 67

Pregnant Women 44

Reminder 40

Warning Indicator 40, 80

Seat Heaters 197, 198

Seats 179

Adjusting 179

Front Seat Heaters 197

Front Seats 179

Rear Seat Heaters 198

Rear Seats 185

Security System 156

Security System Alarm Indicator 87

Selecting a Child Seat 64

Selector Knob (Audio) 219

Setting the Clock 134

Shift Lever 24, 436, 438

Releasing 600

Won’t Move 600

Shift Lever Position Indicator 79, 437

Shift Up Backlight 109

Shifting (Transmission) 436, 438

Shoulder Anchor 43

Side Airbags 53

Side Curtain Airbags 55

Siri Eyes Free 299

SiriusXM® Radio 270

Smart Entry with Push Button Start

System 139

Snow Tires 558

Song By VoiceTM (SBV) 281

Spare Tire 575, 619, 621

Spark Plugs 618, 620

Specifications 618

Specified Fuel 503, 618, 620

Speedometer 108

SPORT Mode 441

SPORT Mode Indicator 441

SRS Airbags (Airbags) 49

Starting the Engine 426, 429

Does Not Start 594

Engine Switch Buzzer 163

Jump Starting 597

Steering Wheel

Adjusting 176

Stopping 500

Stopwatch 122

Summer Tires 559

Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) 49

Switches (Around the Steering

Wheel) 4, 5, 163

System Message Indicator 85

Tachometer 108

Temperature

Gauge 109

Outside Temperature Display 112, 118

Temperature Sensor 112, 118

Temporary Repair Kit (TRK) 582

Time (Setting) 134

Tire Pressure Monitoring System

(TPMS) 479

Indicator 84, 608

Tires 550

Air Pressure 551, 619, 621

Checking and Maintaining 550

Inspection 550

Labeling 551

Puncture (Flat Tire) 575

Regulations 553

Rotation 557

Spare Tire 575, 619, 621

Summer 559

Temporary Repair Kit (TRK) 582

Tire Chains 558

Wear Indicators 555

Winter 558

Tools 574

Towing Your Vehicle 425

Emergency 613

TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) 479

Indicator 84, 608

Transmission 436, 438

Continuously Variable Transmission 436

Fluid 535

Manual 438

Shift Lever Position Indicator 79, 437

TRIP Knob 110, 116

Trip Meter 110, 116

TRK (Temporary Repair Kit) 582

Troubleshooting 573

Blown Fuse 609, 610

Brake Pedal Vibrates 29

Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door 30

Emergency Towing 613

Engine Won’t Start 594

Noise When Braking 30, 31

Overheating 601

Puncture/Flat Tire 575

Rear Door Won’t Open 30, 148

Shift Lever Won’t Move 600

Warning Indicators 76

Trunk 153

Lid 153

Light Bulb 618, 620

Release Lever 615

Unable to Open 615

Turbo Engine Vehicle 507

Turbo Meter 118

Turn Signals 168

Indicators (Instrument Panel) 85

Unlocking the Doors 139

Unlocking the Front Doors from

the Inside 146

USB Adapter Cable 212

USB Flash Drives 231, 287, 311

USB Port(s) 213

Using the Smart Entry with Push Button Start System 139

V

Vanity Mirrors 7

Vehicle Identification Number 622

Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®) 473

Off Button 474

Off Indicator 82

System Indicator 82

Viscosity (Oil) 526, 619, 621

Voice Control Operation 262

Audio Commands 264

Climate Control Commands 265

General Commands 265

Music Search Commands 265

On Screen Commands 265

Phone Commands 264

Useful Commands 264

Voice Portal Screen 263

Voice Recognition 262

VSA® (Vehicle Stability Assist) 473

639

W

Wallpaper 222, 247

Warning and Information Messages 95, 96

Warning Indicator On/Blinking 603

Warning Labels 74

Warranties (Warranty Manual provided separately) 627

Watts 618, 620

Wear Indicators (Tire) 555

Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle) 578

Wi-Fi Connection 297

Window Washers 172

Adding/Refilling Fluid 537

Switch 172

Windows (Opening and Closing) 159

Windshield 172

Cleaning 565, 568

Defrosting/Defogging 200, 206

Washer Fluid 537

Wiper Blades 547

Wipers and Washers 172

Winter Tires

Snow Tires 558

Tire Chains 558

Wipers and Washers 172

Checking and Replacing Wiper Blades 547

Wireless Charger 194

WMA 231, 287

Worn Tires 550

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