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2020 Honda Civic Owners Manual - Customized Features



Customized Features

Models with color audio system

Use the audio/information screen to customize certain features.

While the vehicle is at a complete stop with the ignition switch in ON w, press the

MENU/CLOCK button, then select Settings. To customize the phone settings, press the button, then select Phone Setup.

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Press the button and rotate to select Phone Setup, then press .

Add New Device

Connect a Phone

Connect an Audio Device

Disconnect All Devices

Delete Device

Pass-Key

Speed Dial

Auto Transfer

Fixed

Mobile Phone

System Clear

Name Priority

Number Priority

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    List of customizable options

Setup Group

Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings

Add New Device

Connect an Audio Device

Pairs a new phone to HFL, edits and deletes a

paired phone, and create a code for a paired phone.

2 Phone Setup P. 374

Connects, disconnects or pairs a Bluetooth®

Audio device to HFL.

Display

Brightness Changes the brightness of the audio/ information screen.

Contrast Changes the contrast of the audio/

Adjustment information screen.

*1:Default Setting

Black Level Changes the black level of the audio/ information screen.

Camera Guideline Selects whether the guidelines come on the

audio/information screen.

On*1/Off

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Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings

Display Change Changes the display type. Audio*1/Wallpaper Select Changes the wallpaper type. Clock*1/Image1/Image2/

Wallpaper

Import Imports an image file for a new wallpaper.

2 Wallpaper Setup P. 224

Delete Deletes an image file for a wallpaper. Image1*1/Image2/Image3

Color Theme Changes the background color of the audio/ information screen.

Blue*1/Red/Amber/Gray

Language Changes the display language. English*1/Français/Español

Clock Format Selects the digital clock display from 12H to 24H.

12H*1/24H

OSS Licenses Shows the legal information.

*1:Default Setting

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Setup Group

Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings

Phone Setup

Bluetooth Setup

Add New Device

Pairs a new phone to HFL.

2 Phone Setup P. 374

Connect a Phone

Pairs a new phone or connects a paired phone to HFL.

2 Phone Setup P. 374

Connect an Audio

Device

Connects a Bluetooth® Audio device to HFL.

Disconnect All Devices

Disconnects a paired phone from HFL.

Delete Device

Deletes a paired phone.

Pass-Key

Inputs and changes a code for a paired phone.

Speed Dial

Edits, adds or deletes a speed dial entry.

2 Speed Dial P. 384

Auto Transfer

Sets calls to automatically transfer from your On*1/Off

phone to HFL when you enter the vehicle.

Ringtone

Selects the ring tone.

Fixed/Mobile Phone*1

Caller ID Info

Prioritizes the caller’s name or phone number Name Priority*1/Number

as the caller ID. Priority

System Clear

Cancels/Resets all customized items in the

Phone Setup group as default.

*1:Default Setting

Models with Display Audio

Use the audio/information screen to customize certain features.

While the vehicle is at a complete stop with the ignition switch in ON w*1, press the button, and then select Settings and select a setting item.

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

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    Customization flow

Clock

Clock

Clock/Wallpaper Type*1/Clock Type*2

Clock Adjustment

Auto Time Zone*

Manual Time Zone*

Auto Daylight Saving Time

Clock Format

Clock Display

Overlay Clock Location

Clock Reset

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Info

*1 : Does not appear when you change the screen interface design.

*2 : Appears only when you change the screen interface design.

* Not available on all models

HondaLink Diagnostic & Location Data

Info Screen Preference

Clock/Wallpaper Type*1/Clock Type*2

Clock Adjustment

Auto Time Zone*

Manual Time Zone*

Clock Format

Clock Display

Overlay Clock Location

Clock Reset

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Camera Rear Camera

Bluetooth/Wi-Fi Bluetooth

Wi-Fi

Smartphone

Phone

Phone

Text/Email

Audi

FM/AM

New Message Notification

* Not available on all models

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System

Home

Display

Touch Panel Sensitivity

Brightness

Contrast

Black Level

Blue

Amber

Red

Violet

BlueGreen

*1 : Does not appear when you change the screen interface design.

*2 : Appears only when you change the screen interface design.

* Not available on all models

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Sound/Beep

Voice Recog.

* Not available on all models

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Clock

Clock Adjustment

Clock

Wallpaper

Auto Daylight Saving Time

*1 : Does not appear when you change the screen interface design.

*2 : Appears only when you change the screen interface design.

Others

Overlay Clock Location

Clock Reset

Language

Voice Command Tips

Remember Last Screen*1

Memory Refresh

Refresh Time Adjustment

Change Skin

Factory Data Reset

Climate Screen Timeout

Detail Information

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* Not available on all models

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Vehicle

Driver Assist System Setup Forward Collision Warning Distance

ACC Forward Vehicle Detect Beep

Lane Keeping Assist Suspend Beep

Road Departure Mitigation Setting

Meter Setup

* Not available on all models

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Lighting Setup

Door/Window Setup

Auto Interior Illumination Sensitivity

Auto Headlight ON With Wiper ON

Key And Remote Unlock Mode

Keyless Lock Answer Back

Security Relock Timer

Walk Away Auto Lock *

Maintenance Info.

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* Not available on all models

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Setup Group

Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings

Clock

Clock/Wallpaper Clock Type*1/Clock

Type*2 Wallpaper

Clock Adjustment Auto Time Zone*

Clock Manual Time Zone*

Auto Daylight Saving Time Clock Format

Clock Display

Overlay Clock Location Clock Reset

HondaLink Diagnostic & Location Data

Others Info Screen Preference

See Info on P. 346

Default

Cancels/Resets all customized items in the Clock

group as default.

Yes/No

*1:Does not appear when you change the screen interface design.

*2:Appears only when you change the screen interface design.

* Not available on all models

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Setup Group

Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings

Clock Changes the clock display type. Analog/Digital*1/ Small Digital/Off

    Changes the wallpaper type.

Wallpaper

    Imports an image file for a new wallpaper.
    Deletes an image file for a wallpaper.

Blank/Galaxy*1/

Clock Adjustment Adjusts Clock.

Auto Time Zone* Automatically adjusts the clock when driving

through different time zones.

On*1/Off

Manual Time Zone* Changes the time zone manually.

Select On to have the GPS automatically adjust

the clock to daylight savings time. Select Off to cancel this function.

On*1/Off

Clock Format Selects the digital clock display from 12H to 24H. 12H*1/24H Clock Display Selects whether the clock display comes on. On*1/Off

Overlay Clock Location Changes the clock display layout.

Clock Reset Resets the clock settings to the factory default. Yes/No

*1:Default Setting

*2:Does not appear when you change the screen interface design.

*3:Appears only when you change the screen interface design.

* Not available on all models

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Setup Group

Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings

Turns HondaLink® on and off. On*1/Off

Selects the top menu when the button is

Others Info Screen Preference

pressed.

    Info Top- A brief menu pops up.
    Info Menu- A full menu pops up.
    Off- A menu does not pop up.

Default Cancels/Resets all customized items in the Info

group as default.

*1:Default Setting

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Setup Group

Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings

Camera

Rear Camera

Fixed Guideline

Selects whether the fixed guidelines come on the rear camera monitor.

2 Multi-View Rear Camera P. 536

On*1/Off

Dynamic Guideline

Selects whether the guidelines adjust to the movement of the steering wheel.

2 Multi-View Rear Camera P. 536

On*1/Off

Default

Cancels/Resets all customized items in the Rear Camera setting group as default.

Yes/No

LaneWatch*

Show with Turn Signal

Selects whether the LaneWatch display comes on

when you move the turn signal lever to indicate a On*1/Off

right turn.

Display Time after Turn Signal Off

Changes the length of time the LaneWatch

display stays on after the turn signal lever returns 0 second*1/2 seconds

to the center.

Reference Line

Selects whether the reference lines come on the LaneWatch monitor.

On*1/Off

Default

Cancels/Resets all customized items in the

LaneWatch group as default.

Yes/No

*1:Default Setting

    Not available on all models

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Setup Group

Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings

Bluetooth On/Off Status Changes the Bluetooth® status. On*1/Off

Pairs a new phone to HFL, edits or deletes a

Bluetooth Device List

Priority On/ Off Status

Priority Device

paired phone.

2 Phone Setup P. 402

Enables the system to or disables it from automatically establishing a connection with a Bluetooth® device which has been assigned priority.

Selects the priority device over another paired

On*1/Off

Settings

Audio

audio device(s).

Phone Selects the priority device over another paired phone(s).

Edit Pairing Code Edits a pairing code.

2 To change the pairing code setting P. 403

Random/Fixed*1

Wi-Fi On/Off Status Changes the Wi-Fi mode. On/Off*1 Wi-Fi Device List Connects, disconnects, or deletes the Wi-Fi

device.

Wi-Fi Information Shows the Wi-Fi information of the head unit.

Default Cancels/Resets all customized items in the

Bluetooth/Wi-Fi group as default.

*1:Default Setting

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Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings

Smart- phone

Apple CarPlay

Sets up the Apple CarPlay connection.

Android Auto

Sets up the Android Auto connection.

Default

Cancels/Resets all customized items in the

Smartphone group as default.

Yes/No

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Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings

Pairs a new phone to HFL, connects or

disconnects a paired phone.

2 Phone Setup P. 402

Edit Speed Dial Edits, adds or deletes a speed dial entry.

2 Speed Dial P. 408

Ring Tone Selects the ring tone. Fixed/Mobile Phone*1

Automatic Phone Sync

Sets phonebook and call history data to be automatically imported when a phone is paired to HFL.

On*1/Off

HondaLink Assist Turns HondaLink Assist on and off. On/Off*1

Enable Text/Email Turns the text/e-mail message function on and

off.

On*1/Off

Select Account Selects a text or e-mail message account.

Selects whether a pop-up alert comes on the

screen when HFL receives a new text/e-mail message.

On/Off

Default Cancels/Resets all customized items in the Phone

settings group as default.

*1:Default Setting

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Setup Group

Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings

Audio

FM/AM mode

FM/AM

HD Radio Mode*

Selects whether the audio system automatically

switches to the digital radio waves or receives the Auto*1/Analog

analog waves only.

RDS INFO

Turns on and off the RDS information.

On/Off*1

SiriusXM® mode

SXM*

Tune Start

Turns on and off, starts the song from the beginning as you change preset stations.

On*1/Off

SportsFlash Setup

Interrupt

Turns on and off the sports alert function.

Off/On(one time)/ On(continue)*1

Favorite Team

Selects your favorite sports teams.

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Interrupt Beep

Causes the system to beep when the sports alert is notified.

On*1/Off

Traffic & Weather Setup

Selects the region you want to receive the information.

Multiple Channel Mix Preset

Turns multiple channel mix preset on and off.

On/Off*1

*1:Default Setting

* Not available on all models

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Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings

Audio

Bluetooth® mode

Bluetooth

Bluetooth Device List

Pairs a new phone to HFL, edits or deletes a paired phone.

2 Phone Setup P. 402

Other

iPod or USB mode [Your selected media] Cover Art

Turns the cover art display on and off. On*1/Off

Audio Source Pop-Up

Selects whether the list of selectable audio

sources comes on when Audio is selected on the On/Off*1

home screen.

Default

Cancels/Resets all customized items in the Audio Yes/No

settings group as default.

Home Screen Edit Order Changes the home screen icon layout.

Menu icon position*2 Changes the position of the menu icons on the

Audio, Phone, and Info screen.

Changes the Instrument Panel screen icon

layout.

Tachometer Setting Turns on and off the tachometer display. On*1/Off

*1:Default Setting

*2:Appears only when you change the screen interface design.

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Setup Group

Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings

Display Settings

Brightness Changes the brightness of the audio/information screen.

Contrast Changes the contrast of the audio/information screen.

Black Level Changes the black level of the audio/information screen.

Background Color*2 Changes the background color of the audio/

information screen.

Blue/Amber/Red*3/ Violet/BlueGreen*3

Touch Panel Sensitivity Sets the sensitivity of the touch panel screen. High/Low*1

Changes the sound volume.

Guidance Volume *

Adjusts the guidance volume of the navigation system.

1~6*1~11

*1:Default Setting

Text Message Volume Changes the text/e-mail message reading

volume.

1~6*1~11

*2:Does not appear when you change the screen interface design.

*3:The default setting varies depending on the model.

    Not available on all models

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Setup Group

Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings

Voice Recog. Volume Changes the volume of the voice prompt. 1~6*1~11

Meter Volume - List Reading

Meter Volume -

Changes the list reading volume. 1~6*1~11

Alphabetic Reading Changes the alphabetic reading volume. 1~6*1~11

Verbal Reminder Turns the verbal reminders on and off. On*1/Off

Beep Volume Changes the beep volume. Off/1/2*1/3

One Press Voice Operation

Changes the setting of the (Talk) button operation when using the voice operation.

On*1/Off

Voice Prompt Turns the voice prompt on and off. On*1/Off

Voice Recog. Volume Changes the volume of the voice prompt. 1~6*1~11

Song by Voice Turns the Song By VoiceTM on and off. On*1/Off

Song by Voice Phonetic Modification

Phonebook Phonetic Modification

Modifies a voice command for music stored in the system or

an iPod/iPhone.

2 Phonetic Modification P. 285

Modifies a voice command for the phonebook.

2 Phonebook Phonetic Modification P. 411

*1:Default Setting

Sets phonebook and call history data to be automatically imported when a phone is paired to HFL.

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Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings

Clock Wallpaper

System

Clock

Clock Adjustment Auto Time Zone* Manual Time Zone*

Auto Daylight Saving Time Clock Format

Clock Display

Overlay Clock Location Clock Reset

See Info on P. 346

Others Language Change the display language. English*1/Français/

*1:Default Setting

*2:Does not appear when you change the screen interface design.

*3:Appears only when you change the screen interface design.

    Not available on all models

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Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings

Alerts you when manual control of the system is

disabled to prevent distraction while driving. Only voice commands are available.

On*1/Off

Remember Last Screen*3 Selects whether the device remembers the last

screen.

Turns on the audio system automatically and

On/Off*1

Memory Refresh

restores the fragmentation of memory when the ignition switch is set to LOCK *2.

On*1/Off

Refresh Time Adjustment

Sets the time for Memory Refresh.

Change Skin

Changes the screen interface design.

Yes/No

*1:Default Setting

Factory Data Reset Resets all the settings to their factory default.

2 Defaulting All the Settings P. 363

Yes/No

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

*3:Does not appear when you change the screen interface design.

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Setup Group

Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings

Climate Screen Timeout

Changes the length of time the climate control display stays on when you press the CLIMATE button.

System

Detail Information Displays the details of the head unit and

operating system information.

Default Cancels/Resets all customized items in the

System group as default.

Vehicle

TPMS Calibration *

Cancels/Calibrates the TPMS.

Cancel/Calibrate

Driver Assist System Setup

Forward Collision Warning Distance

Changes CMBSTM alert distance.

Long/Normal*1/Short

ACC Forward Vehicle Detect Beep

Causes the system to beep when the system detects a vehicle, or when the vehicle goes out of the ACC/ACC with Low Speed Follow range.

On/Off*1

Lane Keeping Assist Suspend Beep

Causes the system to beep when LKAS is suspended.

On/Off*1

Road Departure Mitigation Setting

Changes the setting for the road departure mitigation system.

Normal*1/Wide/ Warning Only

*1:Default Setting

* Not available on all models

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Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings

Vehicle

Meter Setup

Language Selection

Changes the displayed language on the driver information interface.

English*1/Français/ Español

Adjust Outside Temp. Display

Adjusts the temperature reading by a few degrees.

-5°F ~ ±0°F*1 ~ +5°F

(U.S.)

-3°C ~ ±0°C*1 ~ +3°C

(Canada)

“Trip A ” Reset Timing

Changes the setting of how to reset trip meter A and average fuel economy A.

When Refueled/IGN Off/Manually Reset*1

“Trip B ” Reset Timing

Changes the setting of how to reset trip meter B and average fuel economy B.

When Refueled/IGN Off/Manually Reset*1

Adjust Alarm Volume

Changes the alarm volume, such as buzzers, warnings, turn signal sound, and so on.

High/Mid*1/Low

Shift Up Backlight*

Changes whether shift up backlight blinks when the tachometer reading approaches the red zone.

2 Shift Up Backlight*/Shift Up Alarm* P. 112

On*1/Off

Shift Up Alarm*

Changes whether alarm sounds when the tachometer reading approaches the red zone.

2 Shift Up Backlight*/Shift Up Alarm* P. 112

On*1/Off

Fuel Efficiency Backlight*

Turns the ambient meter feature on and off.

On*1/Off

Turn By Turn Auto Display

Selects whether the turn-by-turn display comes on during the route guidance.

On*1/Off

*1:Default Setting

* Not available on all models

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Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings

Vehicle

Meter Setup

New Message Notifications

Used to select whether a pop-up alert comes on the screen when HFL receives a new text/e-mail message.

On*1/Off

Speed/Distance Units

Selects the trip computer units.

mph∙miles*1/km/h∙km

(U.S.)

mph∙miles/km/h∙km*1

(Canada)

Tachometer

Selects whether the tachometer comes on the driver information interface.

On*1/Off

Keyless Access Setup*

Remote Start System ON/ OFF*

Turns the remote engine start feature on and off.

On*1/Off

Door Unlock Mode

Changes which doors unlock when you grab the driver’s door handle.

Driver Door Only*1/ All Doors

Keyless Access Light Flash

Causes some exterior lights to flash when you unlock/lock the doors.

On*1/Off

Keyless Access Beep

Causes the beeper to sound when you unlock/ lock the doors.

On*1/Off

*1:Default Setting

* Not available on all models

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Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings

Vehicle

Lighting Setup

Interior Light Dimming Time

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

15seconds/ 30seconds*1/ 60seconds

Headlight Auto Off Timer

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

0seconds/ 15seconds*1/ 30seconds/ 60seconds

Auto Light Sensitivity*

Changes the timing for the headlights to come on.

Max/High/Mid*1/ Low/Min

Auto Interior Illumination Sensitivity

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

Max/High/Mid*1/ Low/Min

Auto Headlight ON With Wiper ON

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

On*1/Off

*1:Default Setting

* Not available on all models

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Setup Group

Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings

Vehicle

Door/ Window Setup

Auto Door Lock

Changes the setting for when the doors automatically lock.

With Vehicle Speed*1/Shift from P*2/Off

Auto Door Unlock

Changes the setting for when the doors unlock automatically.

All Doors When Driver’s Door Opens*1/All Doors When Shifted to Park*2/All Doors When Ignitions Switched Off/Off

Key And Remote Unlock Mode

Sets up the driver’s door or all the doors to unlock on the first push of the remote.

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 any door.

90seconds/ 60seconds/ 30seconds*1

Walk Away Auto Lock *

Changes the settings for the auto lock function when you walk away from the vehicle.

On/Off*1

Maintenance Info.

Used to reset the engine oil life display when the maintenance service has been performed.

Default

Cancels/Resets all customized items in the

Vehicle group as default.

Yes/No

*1:Default Setting

*2:Continuously variable transmission models

* Not available on all models

uuCustomized FeaturesuDefaulting All the Settings

Reset all the menu and customized settings as the factory defaults.

    Press the button.
    Select Settings.
    Select System.
    Select the Others tab.
    Select Factory Data Reset.

u A confirmation message appears on the screen.

    Select Yes to reset the settings.
    Select Yes again to reset the settings.

u A confirmation message appears on the screen. Select OK.

u After selecting OK, the system will reboot.


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