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2018 Honda Civic Owners Manual - Gauges and Displays



Gauges and Displays

Gauges include the speedometer, tachometer, fuel gauge, and related indicators. They are displayed when the ignition switch is in ON w*1.

    Speedometer

Displays your driving speed in mph or km/h.

    Tachometer

Shows the number of engine revolutions per minute.

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

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    Fuel Gauge

Displays the amount of fuel left in the fuel tank.

    Temperature Gauge

Displays the temperature of the engine coolant.

Blinks when the tachometer reading approaches the red zone.

    Not available on all models

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The information display shows the odometer, trip meter, engine oil life and maintenance service item codes, and other gauges.

    Switching the Display

Press the (TRIP) knob to change the display.

    Odometer

Shows the total number of miles or kilometers that your vehicle has accumulated.

    Trip Meter Shows the total number of miles or kilometers driven since the last reset. Meters A and B can be used to measure two separate trips.
    Resetting a trip meter

To reset a trip meter, display it, then press and hold the knob. The trip meter is reset to 0.0.

    Not available on all models

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    Average Fuel Economy Shows the estimated average fuel economy of each trip meter in mpg or l/100 km. The display is updated at set intervals. When a trip meter is reset, the average fuel

economy is also reset.

    Instant Fuel Economy Gauge

Shows the instant fuel economy as a bar graph in mpg or l/100km.

    Engine Oil Life

Shows the remaining oil life and Maintenance MinderTM.

2 Maintenance MinderTM P. 513

  Range Shows the estimated distance you can travel on the remaining fuel. This estimated distance is based on the vehicle’s current fuel economy.

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Shows the outside temperature in Fahrenheit (U.S.) or Celsius (Canada).

Adjust the temperature reading by up to ± 5°F or ± 3°C if the temperature reading seems incorrect.

    Turn the ignition switch to ON w*1.
    Press and hold the (TRIP) knob for 10 seconds or more while the outside temperature is shown on the information display.

u The information display goes into temperature adjustment mode. The display starts showing from -5°F to +5°F (U.S.) or -3°C to +3°C (Canada).

    Release the knob when the right adjustment amount is shown.

u The adjustment is complete.

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

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The driver information interface displays the odometer, trip meter, outside temperature, and other gauges.

It also displays important messages such as warnings and other helpful information.

    Not available on all models

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  Switching the Display

Press the (display/information) button and press or to change the display. Press ENTER to see detailed information.

*1:You can add the contents using the audio/information screen.

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*1:You can add the contents using the audio/information screen.

    Not available on all models

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    Trip computer

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    Odometer

Shows the total number of miles or kilometers that your vehicle has accumulated.

    Trip Meter

Shows the total number of miles or kilometers driven since the last reset. Meters A and B can be used to measure two separate trips.

    Resetting a trip meter

To reset a trip meter, display it, then press and hold the knob. The trip meter is reset to 0.0.

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    Average Fuel Economy Shows the estimated average fuel economy of each trip meter in mpg or l/100 km. The display is updated at set intervals. When a trip meter is reset, the average fuel

economy is also reset.

    Range Shows the estimated distance you can travel on the remaining fuel. This estimated distance is based on the vehicle’s current fuel economy.

Shows the time elapsed since Trip A or Trip B was reset.

Shows the average speed in mph or km/h since Trip A or Trip B was reset.

    Engine Oil Life

Shows the remaining oil life and Maintenance MinderTM.

2 Maintenance MinderTM P. 513

* Not available on all models

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    Outside Temperature

Shows the outside temperature in Fahrenheit (U.S.) or Celsius (Canada).

    Adjusting the outside temperature display

Adjust the temperature reading by up to ±5°F or ±3°C if the temperature reading seems incorrect.

Use the customized features in the driver information interface or audio/information screen to correct the temperature.

2 Customized Features P. 124, 328

    Instant Fuel Economy

Shows the instant fuel economy as a bar graph in mpg or l/100 km.

When the turbo charger is producing boost, this meter shows the boost pressure.

    Not available on all models

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The navigation system shows you turn-by-turn directions to your destination.

2 Refer to the Navigation System Manual

Shows the current audio information.

2 Audio System Basic Operation P. 219, 237

Shows the current mail information.

2 Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®* P. 385

Shows the current phone information.

2 Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®* P. 361, 385

    Not available on all models

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Displays the strength (G) and direction of the load that is applied to the vehicle during driving.

Displays the brake pressure in psi when the brake is applied.

Displays the accelerator position in degrees of

%.

* Not available on all models

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Light up from left to right according to engine speed.

* Not available on all models

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Measures the lap time, and displays the previously measured times, split time and the fastest lap time.

    Measuring LAP Time
    Press the ENTER button to display the lap time measurement screen.
    Press the ENTER button to start measurement.
    Press the ENTER button again to stop measurement.

u To measure the time per lap, press the 3 / 4 button at the completion of each lap.

u To return to the Stopwatch screen, press the (Hang-up/back) button.

* Not available on all models

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    Checking/Clearing history
    To check history, press the button (when lap time is not running) to change the display, then press the 3 / 4 button to scroll through lap times.

u A maximum of 20 lap times can be stored at a time.

    To clear the history, press and hold the 3 / button when lap time is not running.
    To return to the lap time measurement screen, press the button.
    To return to the Stopwatch screen, press the (Hang-up/back) button.

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Models with color audio system

    Customized Features

Use the driver information interface to customize certain features.

    How to customize

Select the Vehicle Settings screen by pressing the button while the ignition switch is in ON w*1, and the vehicle is at a complete stop. Select Vehicle Settings, then press the ENTER button.

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

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    Customization flow

Press the button.

TPMS Calibration

Forward Collision Warning Distance

ACC Forward Vehicle Detect Beep

Road Departure Mitigation Setting

Lane Keeping Assist Suspend Beep

Language Selection

Adjust Outside Temp. Display

Tachometer

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Maintenance Reset

Interior Light Dimming Time Headlight Auto OFF Timer

Auto Light Sensitivity

Auto Interior Illumination Sensitivity

Auto Headlight ON With Wiper ON

Auto Door Lock

Auto Door Unlock

Key And Remote Unlock Mode Keyless Lock Answer Back

Security Relock Timer

Default All

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    List of customizable options

Setup Group Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings

ACC Forward Vehicle

Changes at which distance the CMBSTM alerts. Long/Normal*1/Short

Causes the system to beep when the system detects

*1:Default Setting

Road Departure Mitigation Setting

Lane Keeping Assist Suspend Beep

a vehicle, or when the vehicle goes out of ACC range.

Changes the setting for the road departure mitigation system.

Causes the system to beep when the LKAS is suspended.

ON/OFF*1

ON/OFF*1

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Setup Group Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings

Meter Setup

Language Selection

Changes the displayed language.

English*1/Français/Español

Adjust Outside Temp. Display

Adjusts the temperature reading by a few degrees.

-5°F ~ ±0°F*1 ~ +5°F

“Trip A” Reset Timing

Changes the setting of how the distance, average fuel economy, average speed, and elapsed time of trip A is reset.

When Refueled/IGN OFF/ Manually Reset*1

“Trip B” Reset Timing

Changes the setting of how the distance, average fuel economy, average speed, and elapsed time of trip B is reset.

When Refueled/IGN OFF/ Manually Reset*1

Adjust Alarm Volume

Changes the volume setting for buzzers, warnings, turn signals, and other alerting systems.

High/Mid*1/Low

Fuel Efficiency Backlight

Turns the ambient meter feature on and off.

ON*1/OFF

Speed/Distance Units

Selects the trip computer units.

mph∙miles*1/km/h∙km

Tachometer

Selects whether the tachometer comes on the driver information interface.

ON*1/OFF

*1:Default Setting

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Setup Group Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings

Headlight Auto OFF Timer

Changes the length of time the interior lights stay on after you close the doors.

Changes the length of time the exterior lights stay on after you close the driver’s door.

60sec/30sec*1/15sec

60sec/30sec/15sec*1/0sec

Auto Light Sensitivity Changes the timing for the headlights to come on. Max/High/Mid*1/Low/Min

Auto Interior Illumination Sensitivity

Auto Headlight ON With Wiper ON

Changes the sensitivity of the brightness of the instrument panel when the headlight switch is in the AUTO position.

Changes the settings for the wiper operation when the headlights automatically come on while the headlight switch is in the AUTO position.

Max/High/Mid*1/Low/Min

ON*1/OFF

*1: Default Setting

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Setup Group Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings

Door Setup

Auto Door Lock

Changes the setting for when the doors automatically lock.

With Vehicle Speed*1/Shift From P/OFF

Auto Door Unlock

Changes the setting for when the doors automatically unlock.

When Driver’s Door Opens*1/ When Shifting Into Park/ When Ignition Switched OFF/OFF

Key And Remote Unlock Mode

Sets up either the driver’s door or all doors to unlock on the first operation of the remote or ignition key.

Driver Door*1/ All Doors

Keyless Lock Answer Back

LOCK/UNLOCK- The exterior lights flash. LOCK (2nd push)- The beeper sounds.

ON*1/OFF

Security Relock Timer

Changes the time it takes for the doors to relock and the security system to set after you unlock the vehicle without opening a door.

90sec/60sec/30sec*1

— Resets or cancels the engine oil life display when you have performed the maintenance service.

*1: Default Setting

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    Example of customization settings

Below are steps that explain how to change the reset timing for trip A from the default setting (manual) so that it resets automatically when the vehicle is fully refueled.

    Press the button to select Vehicle

Settings, then press the ENTER button.

    Press the 3 / 4 button until Meter Setup

appears on the display.

    Press the ENTER button.

u Language Selection appears first in the display.

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    Press the 3 / 4 button until “Trip A” Reset Timing appears on the display, then press the ENTER button.

u The display switches to the customization setup screen, where you can select When Refueled, IGN OFF, Manually Reset, or Exit.

    Press the 3 / 4 button and select When Refueled, then press the ENTER button. u The When Refueled Setup screen

appears, then the display returns to the customization menu screen.

    Press the 3 / 4 button until Exit appears on the display, then press the ENTER button.
    Repeat Step 6 until you return to the normal screen.

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