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2019 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

Numbers

7-Speed Manual Shift Mode 448

Operation 449

ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) 535

Accelerator Position Meter 120

Accessories and Modifications 604

Accessory Power Socket 194

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) 91, 499

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow (LSF) 91, 483

Agile Handling Assist 461

Air Conditioning System (Climate Control System) 204

Changing the Mode 207

Defrosting the Windshield and

Windows 208

Dust and Pollen Filter 598

Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode 207

Sensor 211

Synchronization Mode 210

Using Automatic Climate Control 204

Air Pressure 585, 655, 657

Airbags 46

Advanced Airbags 52

After a Collision 49

Airbag Care 59

Event Data Recorder 0

Front Airbags (SRS) 49

Indicator 57, 82

Passenger Front Airbag Off Indicator 58

Sensors 46

Side Airbags 53

Side Curtain Airbags 55

AM/FM Radio 228, 268

Android Auto 305

Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) 535

Indicator 82

Apple CarPlay 302

Armrest 187

Audio Remote Controls 218

Audio System 214, 221, 239

Adjusting the Sound 226, 261

Audio/Information Screen 222, 240

Changing the Home Screen Icon

Layout 244

Changing the Screen Interface 258

Closing Apps 260

Customizing the Meter 245

Display Setup 227, 262

Error Messages 309

General Information 312

Home Screen 251

iPod 230, 280

Limitations for Manual Operation 263, 369, 396

Menu Customize 259

MP3/WMA/AAC 233, 289

Reactivating 217

Recommended Devices 313

Remote Controls 218

Security Code 217

Selecting an Audio Source 263

Status Area 257

Theft Protection 217

USB Flash Drives 313

USB Port(s) 215

Wallpaper Setup 224, 249

Audio/Information Screen 222, 240

Authorized Manuals 665

Auto Door Locking/Unlocking 149

Customize 130, 362

Auto High-Beam 170

Indicator 82

Automatic Brake Hold 532

Indicator 78, 532

Automatic Brake Hold System

Indicator 78, 532

Automatic Lighting 167

Average Fuel Economy 117

Average Speed 117

Battery 594

Charging System Indicator 79, 637

Jump Starting 631

Maintenance (Checking the Battery) 594

Maintenance (Replacing) 596

Belts (Seat) 38

Beverage Holders 192

Bluetooth® Audio 236, 292

Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® 367, 394

Booster Seats (For Children) 72

Brake System 529

Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) 535

Automatic Brake Hold 532

Brake Assist System 536

Fluid 570

Foot Brake 531

Indicator (Red) 76, 639, 640

Parking Brake 529

Braking Pressure Meter 120

Brightness Control (Instrument Panel) 175

Built-in Key 136

Bulb Replacement 572

Brake Light, Tail/Rear Side Marker Light, Rear Turn Signal Lights and Back-Up Lights 579

Fog Lights 574

Front Side Marker Lights 577

Front Turn Signal Lights 576

Headlights 572

High-Mount Brake Light 580

Parking/Daytime Running Lights 578

Rear License Plate Light 580

Side Turn Signal/Emergency Indicator

Lights 578

Taillights 580

Bulb Specifications 654, 656

C

Carbon Monoxide Gas 73

Carrying Cargo 429, 431

Certification Label 658

Changing Bulbs 572

Charging System Indicator 79, 637

Child Safety 60

Childproof Door Locks 148

Emergency Trunk Opener 152

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 601

Cleaning the Interior 599

Climate Control System 204

Changing the Mode 204

Defrosting the Windshield and

Windows 208

Dust and Pollen Filter 598

Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode 207

Sensors 211

Synchronization Mode 210

Using Automatic Climate Control 204

CMBSTM (Collision Mitigation Braking SystemTM) 473

Coat Hooks 198

Collision Mitigation Braking SystemTM (CMBSTM) 473

Compact Spare Tire 609, 655, 657

Console Compartment 191

Continuously Variable Transmission

Creeping 443

Fluid 569

Kickdown 443

Operating the Shift Lever 23, 445, 447

Shift Lever Does Not Move 634

Shifting 444, 446

Controls 133

Coolant (Engine) 567

Adding the Coolant 568

Overheating 635

Creeping (Continuously Variable Transmission) 443

Cruise Control 456

Indicator 88

Cup Holders 192

Customer Service Information 666

Customized Features 124, 330, 337

Daytime Running Lights 169

Dead Battery 631

Defaulting All the Settings 363

Defrosting the Windshield and

Windows 202, 208

Devices that Emit Radio Waves 659

Dimming

Headlights 166

Rearview Mirror 178

Dipstick (Engine Oil) 561

Directional Signals (Turn Signal) 165

Display Setup 227, 262

Display/Information Button 114, 240

Door Mirrors 179

Doors 136

Auto Door Locking 149

Auto Door Unlocking 149

Door Open Message 37, 95

Keys 136

Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside 146

Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside 139

DOT Tire Quality Grading 587

Driver Information Interface 113

Warning and Information Messages 95

Driving 427

Braking 529

Continuously Variable Transmission 443

Cruise Control 456

Shifting Gear 450

Shifting Position 444, 446

Starting the Engine 434, 437

Dust and Pollen Filter 598

Eco Assist® System 9

ECON Button 454

Elapsed Time 117

Electric Power Steering (EPS) System

Indicator 84, 641

Electronic Stability Control (ESC) 459

Emergency 648

Emergency Engine Stop 630

Emergency Trunk Opener 152, 650

Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) 661

Engine

Coolant 567

Jump Starting 631

Oil 560

Starting 434, 437

Switch Buzzer 160

Engine Coolant 567

Adding the Coolant 568

Overheating 635

Temperature Gauge 111

Engine Oil 560

Adding 563

Checking 561

Displaying Maintenance Minder

Information 552

Low Oil Pressure Indicator 79, 637

Recommended Engine Oil 560

ENGINE START/STOP Button 161

Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) 73

Exterior Care (Cleaning) 601

Exterior Mirrors 179

F

Features 213

Filters

Dust and Pollen 598

Oil 564

Flat Tire 609

Floor Mats 600

Fluids

Brake/Clutch 570

Continuously Variable Transmission

(CVT) 569

Engine Coolant 567

Manual Transmission 569

Windshield Washer 571

FM/AM Radio 228, 268

Fog Light Indicator 86

Folding Down the Rear Seats 186

Foot Brake 531

Front Airbags (SRS) 49

Front Head Restraints 183

Front Seat Heaters 199

Front Seats

Adjusting 180

Front Sensor Camera 526

Fuel 25, 541

Economy 544

Gauge 111

Instant Fuel Economy 118

Low Fuel Indicator 82

Range 117

Recommendation 541

Refueling 541, 651

Fuel Economy 544

Fuel Fill Door 25, 542

Fuses 643

Inspecting and Changing 647

Locations 643, 645

Gasoline (Fuel)

Economy 544

Gauge 111

Information 541

Instant Fuel Economy 118

Low Fuel Indicator 82

Refueling 541, 651

Gauges 111

Gear Shift Lever Positions

Manual Transmission 450

Glass (care) 599, 602

Glove Box 190

G-Meter 120

Halogen Bulbs 572, 575

Handling the Unexpected 607

HandsFreeLink® (HFL) 367, 394

Automatic Import of Cellular Phonebook and Call History 383, 407

Automatic Transferring 380

Displaying Messages 421

HFL Buttons 367, 394

HFL Menus 370, 397

HFL Status Display 369, 396

In Case of Emergency 425

Limitations for Manual Operation 369, 396

Making a Call 388, 415

Options During a Call 393, 418

Phone Setup 374, 402

Phonebook Phonetic Modification 411

Receiving a Call 392, 418

Receiving a Text/E-mail Message 419

Ring Tone 381, 406

Selecting a Mail Account 420

Speed Dial 384, 408

To Set Up Text/E-mail Message Options 405

Hazard Warning Button 4

HD RadioTM 269

Headlights 166

Aiming 572

Auto High-Beam 170

Automatic Operation 167

Dimming 166, 169

Operating 166

Heaters (Front Seat) 199

Heaters (Rear Seat) 200

Heating System 201

Changing the Mode 201

Defrosting the Windshield and

Windows 202

Dust and Pollen Filter 598

Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode 202

Sensors 203

Using Automatic Heating 201

HFL (HandsFreeLink®) 367, 394

High Beam Indicator 86

Hill Start Assist System 436, 441

HomeLink® Universal Transceiver 364

Honda App License Agreement 314

Honda Sensing® 26, 470

HondaLink® 294

Identification Numbers

Vehicle Identification 658

Ignition Switch 160

Illumination Control

Knob 175

Immobilizer System 153

Indicator 87, 88

Indicators 76

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) 91, 499

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow (LSF) 91, 483

Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) 82

Auto High-Beam 82

Automatic Brake Hold 78, 532

Automatic Brake Hold System 78, 532

Charging System 79, 637

Collision Mitigation Braking SystemTM (CMBSTM) 93, 94

CRUISE CONTROL 88, 457

CRUISE MAIN 88, 456

ECON Mode 88, 454

Electric Power Steering (EPS) System 84, 641

Fog Light 86

High Beam 86

Immobilizer System 87, 88

Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) 92, 516

Lights On 86

Low Fuel 82

Low Oil Pressure 79, 637

Low Tire Pressure/TPMS 85, 463, 466, 642

M (7-speed manual shift mode)

Indicator/Shift 80

Malfunction Indicator Lamp 79, 638

Parking Brake and Brake System

(Amber) 77, 78, 640

Parking Brake and Brake System (Red) 76, 639, 640

Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) 89, 90

Seat Belt Reminder 40, 81

Security System Alarm 88

Shift Down Indicator 80

Shift Lever Position 80

Shift Up Indicator 80

SPORT Mode 84, 453

Supplemental Restraint System 57, 82

System Message 86

Transmission System 80

Turn Signal and Hazard Warning 86

Vehicle Stability Assist® (VSA®) OFF 83, 460

Vehicle Stability Assist® (VSA®)

System 83, 459

Information 653

Instant Fuel Economy 118

Instrument Panel 75

Brightness Control 175

Interior Lights 188

Interior Rearview Mirror 178

iPod 230, 280

Jack (Wheel Nut Wrench) 612

Jump Starting 631

Key Number Tag 137

Keys 136

Number Tag 137

Rear Door Won’t Open 148

Remote Transmitter 143

Types and Functions 136

Won’t Turn 29

672

Kickdown (Continuously Variable Transmission) 443

Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) 514

LaneWatchTM 468

Language (HFL) 396

LATCH (Child Seats) 65

Lights 166, 572

Auto High-Beam 170

Automatic 167

Bulb Replacement 572

Daytime Running Lights 169

Fog Lights 169

High Beam Indicator 86

Interior 188

Light Switches 166

Lights On Indicator 86

Turn Signals 165

Limited Slip Differential (LSD) 462

Load Limits 431

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 637

Low Fuel Indicator 82

Low Oil Pressure Indicator 79, 637

Low Smart Entry Remote Signal

Strength 138

Lower Anchors 65

Lubricant Specifications Chart 654, 656

Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) 431

Maintenance 547

Adding the Coolant 568

Battery 594

Brake/Clutch Fluid 570

Cleaning 599

Climate Control System 598

Coolant 567

Heating System 598

Maintenance MinderTM 551

Oil 561

Precautions 548

Remote Transmitter 596

Replacing Light Bulbs 572

Safety 549

Service Items 554

Tires 584

Transmission Fluid 569

Under the Hood 557

Malfunction Indicator Lamp 79, 638

Manual Transmission 450

Map Lights 189

Maximum Load Limit 431

Meters, Gauges 111

Mirrors 178

Adjusting 178

Door 179

Exterior 179

Interior Rearview 178

Modifications (and Accessories) 604

Moonroof 159

MP3 233, 289

Multi-View Rear Camera 539

Numbers (Identification) 658

Odometer 116

Oil (Engine) 560

Adding 563

Checking 561

Displaying Maintenance Minder

Information 552

Low Oil Pressure Indicator 79, 637

Recommended Engine Oil 560

Viscosity 560

Open Source Licenses 328

Opening

Trunk 650

Opening/Closing

Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator (Amber) 77, 78, 640

Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator (Red) 76, 639, 640

Passenger Front Airbag Off Indicator 58

Passing Indicators 166

Playing Bluetooth® Audio 236, 292

Power Windows 156

Precautions While Driving

Rain 442

Pregnant Women 44

Puncture (Tire) 609

R

Radio (FM/AM) 228, 268

Radio (SiriusXM®) 272

Radio Data System (RDS) 229, 270

Range 117

RDS (Radio Data System) 229, 270

Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing) 661

Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror

Button 176

Rear Seat Heaters 200

Rear Seats (Folding Down) 186

Rearview Mirror 178

Refueling 541

Fuel Gauge 111

Gasoline 541, 651, 654, 656

Low Fuel Indicator 82

Regulations 466, 587, 659

Remote Transmitter 143

Replacement

Battery 596

Bulbs 572

Fuses 643, 645

Tires 590

Wiper Blade Rubber 581

Reporting Safety Defects 660

Resetting a Trip Meter 116

Rev Indicators 121

Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) 522

On and Off 523

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, 81

Seat Heaters 199, 200

Seats 180

Adjusting 180

Front Seat Heaters 199

Front Seats 180

Rear Seat Heaters 200

Rear Seats 186

Security System 153

Security System Alarm Indicator 88

Selecting a Child Seat 64

Selector Knob (Audio) 221

Setting the Clock 134

Shift Lever 23, 444, 446, 450

Releasing 634

Won’t Move 634

674

Shift Lever Position Indicator 80, 445, 447

Shift Up Backlight 112

Shifting (Transmission) 444, 446, 450

Shoulder Anchor 43

Side Airbags 53

Side Curtain Airbags 55

Siri Eyes Free 301

SiriusXM® Radio 272

Smart Entry with Push Button Start System 139

Snow Tires 592

Song By VoiceTM (SBV) 283

Spare Tire 609, 655, 657

Spark Plugs 654, 656

Specifications 654

Specified Fuel 541, 654, 656

Speedometer 111

SPORT Mode 453

SPORT Mode Indicator 453

SRS Airbags (Airbags) 49

Starting the Engine 434, 437

Does Not Start 628

Engine Switch Buzzer 160

Jump Starting 631

Steering Wheel

Adjusting 177

Stopping 537

Stopwatch 122

Summer Tires 593

Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) 49

Switches (Around the Steering

Wheel) 4, 5, 160

System Message Indicator 86

Tachometer 111

Temperature

Gauge 111

Outside Temperature Display 118

Temperature Sensor 118

Temporary Repair Kit (TRK) 616

Time (Setting) 134

Tire Pressure Monitoring System

(TPMS) 463

Indicator 85, 642

Tires 584

Air Pressure 585, 655, 657

Checking and Maintaining 584

Inspection 584

Labeling 585

Puncture (Flat Tire) 609

Regulations 587

Rotation 591

Spare Tire 609, 655, 657

Summer 593

Temporary Repair Kit (TRK) 616

Tire Chains 592

Wear Indicators 589

Winter 592

Tools 608

Towing Your Vehicle 433

Emergency 648

TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) 463

Indicator 85, 642

Transmission 444, 446, 450

Continuously Variable

Transmission 444, 446

Fluid 569

Manual 450

Shift Lever Position Indicator 80, 445, 447

TRIP Knob 116

Trip Meter 116

TRK (Temporary Repair Kit) 616

Troubleshooting 607

Blown Fuse 643, 645

Brake Pedal Vibrates 29

Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door 30

Emergency Towing 648

Engine Won’t Start 628

Noise When Braking 31

Overheating 635

Puncture/Flat Tire 609

Rear Door Won’t Open 30, 148

Shift Lever Won’t Move 634

Warning Indicators 76

Trunk 150

Lid 150

Light Bulb 654, 656

Release Lever 650

Unable to Open 650

Turbo Engine Vehicle 545

Turbo Meter 118

Turn Signals 165

Indicators (Instrument Panel) 86

Unlocking the Doors 139

Unlocking the Front Doors from the Inside 146

USB Adapter Cable 214

USB Flash Drives 233, 289, 313

USB Port(s) 215

Using the Smart Entry with Push Button Start System 139

Vanity Mirrors 7

Vehicle Identification Number 658

Vehicle Stability Assist® (VSA®) 459

Off Button 460

Off Indicator 83

System Indicator 83

Viscosity (Oil) 560, 655, 657

Voice Control Operation 264

Audio Commands 266

Climate Control Commands 267

General Commands 267

Music Search Commands 267

On Screen Commands 267

Phone Commands 266

Useful Commands 266

Voice Portal Screen 265

Voice Recognition 264

VSA® (Vehicle Stability Assist) 459

Wallpaper 224, 249

Warning and Information Messages 95

Warning Indicator On/Blinking 637

Warning Labels 74

Warranties (Warranty Manual provided separately) 663

Watts 654, 656

Wear Indicators (Tire) 589

Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle) 612

Wi-Fi Connection 299

Window Washers 173

Adding/Refilling Fluid 571

Switch 173

Windows (Opening and Closing) 156

Windshield 173

Cleaning 599, 602

Defrosting/Defogging 202, 208

Washer Fluid 571

Wiper Blades 581

Wipers and Washers 173

Winter Tires

Snow Tires 592

Tire Chains 592

Wipers and Washers 173

Checking and Replacing Wiper Blades 581

Wireless Charger 195

WMA 233, 289

Worn Tires 584

31TBA6301 OM-11200

00X31-TBA-6301

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