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2022 Honda Civic Owners Manual - Gauges and Driver Information Interface



Owner’s Manuals 2022 Gauges and Driver Information Interface

Gauges and Driver Information Interface

Gauges

Gauges include the speedometer, fuel gauge, and other related indicators.
They are displayed when the power mode is in ON.

Speedometer

Displays your driving speed in mph or km/h.

Detail
You can set the speedometer and the displayed measurements to read in either km/h or mph.


U.S. models with B-type meter
If you change the unit from miles and mph to km and km/h, the current vehicle speed in mph appears next to the digital speedometer.

Tachometer

Shows the number of engine revolutions per minute.

Detail
Models with A-type meter
The tachometer can be turned on and off using the driver information interface or audio/information screen.
Manual transmission models with B-type meter
The shift up alarm sounds when the tachometer reading approaches the red zone.
You can turn the shift up alarm feature on and off.

Displays the amount of fuel left in the fuel tank.

Detail
NOTICE
You should refuel when the reading approaches E.
Running out of fuel can cause the engine to misfire, damaging the catalytic converter.
The actual amount of remaining fuel may differ from the fuel gauge reading.
Models with B-type meter

Displays the temperature of the engine coolant.

Detail

NOTICE
Driving with the temperature gauge reading in the upper zone can cause serious engine damage. Pull safely to the side of the road and allow engine temperature to return to normal.

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

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

Detail
The temperature sensor is in the front bumper.
Road heat and exhaust from another vehicle can affect the temperature reading when your vehicle speed is less than 19 mph (30 km/h).

It may take several minutes for the display to be updated after the temperature reading has stabilized.

You can adjust the temperature reading.

Adjusting the outside temperature display

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

Shows the current mode for ACC with Low Speed Follow*, LKAS, and traffic jam assist*.

Detail
Models with B-type meter
When you set speed for ACC with Low Speed Follow* or cruise control, a set speed mark will be displayed on the speedometer.

Models with A-type meter

Light up from outside to center according to engine speed.

Detail
You can turn the rev indicators on and off.

* Not available on all models

Driver Information Interface A-type meter

The driver information interface shows information such as the estimated travelable distance and fuel economy of the vehicle. It also displays messages such as warnings and other helpful information.
When a warning message displays, please check the message and contact a dealer and have the vehicle inspected if necessary. Please refer to the pages below if the Engine oil pressure low. or Engine temperature too hot. message is displayed.

Detail
You can add or delete the meter contents.

Press the (home) button, then roll the left selector wheel to scroll to the content you want to see. Press the left selector wheel to see detailed information.

Roll the left selector wheel to switch between trip meter A and trip meter B.

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 the trip meter, display it, press the left selector wheel and then select Reset.

  • The trip meter is reset to 0.0.

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.

Detail
You can change when to reset the average fuel economy.

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

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

Detail
The driving range displayed is only an estimate and may differ to the actual distance the vehicle can travel.

Roll the left selector wheel to switch between trip meter A and trip meter B.

Trip meter

Elapsed time

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

Detail
You can change when to reset the elapsed time.

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

Detail
You can change when to reset the average speed.

Shows the current audio information.

Shows the current phone information.

When the turbo is producing boost, this gauge indicates boost pressure is building.

Detail
You can select whether to have the turn-by-turn display come on or not during the route guidance.


Turn-by-turn directions may not be available for all apps.

Shows the compass screen.

When driving guidance is provided by the Android Auto or Apple CarPlay, turn-by-turn directions to your destination appear.

The Driver Attention Monitor analyzes steering inputs to determine if the vehicle is being driven in a manner consistent with drowsy or inattentive driving. If it determines that the vehicle is being driven in such a manner, it will display the degree of the driver’s attention on the driver information interface.

When you select Driver attention on the driver information interface, bars on it light up in white to indicate the degree of the driver’s attention.

If two bars light up, the Driver attention level low message will appear.
If one bar lights up, the Driver attention level low. Time for a break. message will appear, a beep will sound, and the steering wheel will vibrate.
If this message appears, stop in a safe location and rest for as long as needed.
The message will disappear when the left selector wheel is pressed or when the system has determined that the driver is driving normally.
If the driver does not take a break and the monitor continues to detect that the driver is very tired, the message will appear again after approximately 15 minutes, accompanied by a beep and steering wheel vibrations.
The message does not appear when the traveling time is 30 minutes or less.
Detail
The Driver Attention Monitor cannot always detect if the driver is tired or inattentive.
Regardless of the system’s feedback, if you are feeling tired, stop in a safe location and rest for as long as needed.
  • The engine is turned off.
  • The driver unfastens the seat belt and opens the door while the vehicle is stopped.
  • The vehicle must be traveling above 25 mph (40 km/h).
  • The electric power steering (EPS) system indicator must be off.
Detail
The bars on the driver information interface remain grayed out unless the Driver Attention Monitor is functioning.
  • The steering assist function of the Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) is active.

  • The condition of the road is poor, e.g. the surface is unpaved or bumpy.
  • It is windy.
  • The driver is frequently operating the vehicle in an assertive manner such as changing lanes or accelerating.

You can change the Driver Attention Monitor settings. Select Tactile and audible alert*1/Tactile And Audible Alert*2, Tactile alert*1/Tactile Alert*2, or OFF.


  1. Models with 7-in. Color Touchscreen
  2. Models with 9-in. Color Touchscreen

Displays the accelerator position in degrees of %.

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

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

Detail
The meter does not display a lateral force larger than 1.2 G.

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

  1. Roll the left selector wheel, then select and press Start/Stop to display the lap time measurement screen.
  2. Press the left selector wheel to start measurement.
  3. Press the left selector wheel to stop measurement.
    • To measure the time per lap, roll the left selector wheel at the end of each lap.
    • To return to the stopwatch menu screen, press and hold the left selector wheel.

To check or clear the history, roll the left selector wheel, then select History/Reset and press it.

  • To scroll through the lap times, roll the left selector wheel.
  • To clear the history, press the left selector wheel on the stopwatch history screen while the lap time is not being measured, then select and press Reset.
  • To return to the stopwatch menu screen, press and hold the left selector wheel.
Detail
Be sure to use this measurement function only where and when it is safe to do so.

Lap time is displayed from 00:00.00 to 9:59:59.99.

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

Appears when any of the seat belts are latched or unlatched.

Shows the remaining oil life and Maintenance MinderTM.

Indicates the status of the Road Departure Mitigation system, CMBSTM, and blind spot information system* such as On, Off, or Failure, by color and letters.

The following colors indicate the status of any of the above mentioned systems:

  • Green: The system is on.
  • Gray: The system is off.
  • Amber: There is a problem with the system.
Detail
If a system is indicated by the color amber, have your vehicle checked by a dealer immediately.

To turn on or off each system, first rotate the left selector wheel to switch displays. From the next display you can select which system to turn on or off.


You can also confirm the status of each function by the color of the safety support indicator.

Change the settings to your liking.

Detail
Icons that are gray cannot be removed from the home screen.

Continuously variable transmission models
When you customize settings, shift to P.

Manual transmission models
When you customize settings, set the parking brake.

You can choose which icons to display on the home screen.

  1. Roll the left selector wheel to scroll to select Customize display, then press the left selector wheel.
  2. Roll the left selector wheel.
  1. Roll the left selector wheel to scroll between icons, then press the left selector wheel to check or uncheck them.

Enables you to show another unit on the driver information interface and set the displayed measurements to read in either miles and mph or km and km/h.

Press and hold the left selector wheel when you select No content on the driver information interface. Each time you do this, the unit will change from miles and mph to km and km/h or vice versa. After this, a confirmation screen will appear for a few seconds.

You can check if there are any active warning messages.

Detail
If there are multiple warnings, you can roll the left selector wheel to see other warnings.

Use the driver information interface to customize certain features.

Detail
To customize other features, roll the left selector wheel.


When you customize settings, shift to P.

Press the (home) button, then select the Settings screen by rolling the left selector wheel while the power mode is in ON, the vehicle is at a complete stop, and the shift position is in P. Then, press the left selector wheel.

Setup Group
Customizable Features
Description
Selectable Settings
TPMS calibration*
—
Calibrates the TPMS.
Cancel/Calibrate
Driver assist system setup
Forward collision warning distance
Changes the distance at which CMBSTM alerts.
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 ACC with Low Speed Follow range.
ON/OFF*1
Road departure mitigation setting
Changes the setting for the Road Departure Mitigation system.
Narrow/Normal*1/Wide/Warning only
Lane keeping assist suspend beep
Causes the system to beep when the LKAS is suspended.
ON/OFF*1
Blind spot information*
Changes the setting for the blind spot information.
Audible and visual alert*1/Visual alert
  1. Default Setting
Setup Group
Customizable Features
Description
Selectable Settings
Driver assist system setup
Traffic sign recognition system display setting
Turns the traffic sign recognition system on and off.
ON*1/OFF
Traffic sign recognition system exceeding speed warning
Turns the traffic sign recognition system over speed warning on and off.
ON*1/OFF
Speed limit warning threshold setting
Changes the setting speed the traffic sign recognition system over speed warning is activated.
Speed limit*1/
Speed limit+3mph/
Speed limit+5mph/
Speed limit+10mph
(When mph is selected)
Speed limit*1/
Speed limit+5km/h/
Speed limit+10km/h/
Speed limit+15km/h
(When km/h is selected)
Driver attention monitor
Changes the setting for the driver attention monitor.
Tactile and audible alert*1/Tactile alert/OFF
  1. Default Setting
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 (U.S.)
-3°C ~ ±0°C*1 ~ +3°C (Canada)
“Trip A” reset timing
Changes the setting of how to reset trip meter A, average fuel economy A, average speed A, and elapsed time A.
When fully refueled/
IGN OFF/Manually reset*1
“Trip B” reset timing
Changes the setting of how to reset trip meter B, average fuel economy B, average speed B, and elapsed time B.
When fully 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
Fuel efficiency backlight
Turns the ambient meter feature on and off.
ON*1/OFF
Rear seat reminder
Turns the Rear Seat Reminder feature on and off.
ON*1/OFF
Speed/distance units
Selects the trip meter units.
km/h∙km/mph∙miles*1 (U.S.)
km/h∙km*1/mph∙miles (Canada)
Tachometer
Selects whether the tachometer is displayed on the instrument panel.
ON*1/OFF
  1. Default Setting
Setup Group
Customizable Features
Description
Selectable Settings
Keyless access setup*
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
Remote start system ON/OFF
Turns the remote engine start feature on and off.
ON*1/OFF
Lighting setup
Auto high-beam
Turns the auto high-beam on and off.
ON*1/OFF
Interior light dimming time
Changes the length of time the interior lights stay on after you close the doors.
60sec/30sec*1/15sec
Headlight auto off timer
Changes the length of time the exterior lights stay on after you close the driver’s door.
60sec/30sec/15sec*1/0sec
Auto light sensitivity*
Changes the timing for the headlights to come on.
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
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.
All doors when driver’s door opens*1/All doors when shifted to Park/
All doors 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 keyless remote or built-in key.
Driver door*1/All doors
Walk away auto lock*
Changes the settings for the auto lock function when you walk away from the vehicle.
ON/OFF*1
Keyless lock answer back
LOCK/UNLOCK- The exterior lights flash.
LOCK (2nd push)- The beeper sounds.
ON*1/OFF
Keyless remote power window control
Turns remote window control using the keyless remote on and off.
ON*1/OFF
Lockout prevention*
Changes the settings for the lockout protection function.
ON*1/OFF
Maintenance reset
—
Resets the Maintenance Minder display when you have performed the maintenance service.
(Selects Reset Items)
Default all
—
Cancels customized changes you have made or restores them to their default setting.
Cancel/Set
  1. Default Setting

The steps for changing the “Trip A” reset timing setting to When fully refueled are shown below. The default setting for “Trip A” reset timing is Manually reset.

  1. Press the (home) button, to select Settings, then press the left selector wheel.
  1. Roll the left selector wheel until Meter setup appears on the display.
  2. Press the left selector wheel.
    • Language selection appears first in the display.
  1. Roll the left selector wheel until “Trip A” reset timing appears on the display, then press the left selector wheel.
    • The display switches to the customization setup screen, where you can select When fully refueled, IGN OFF, Manually reset , or Back.
  1. Roll the left selector wheel and select When fully refueled, then press the left selector wheel.
    • The Selected appears, then the display returns to the customization menu screen.
  1. Press the left selector wheel after Back appears on the display.
  2. Repeat Step 6 until you return to the normal screen.

* Not available on all models

Driver Information Interface (Left Side Area) B-type meter

Shows the current mode for audio and phone information, etc.

Shows the clock.
You can adjust the time manually or change the clock display to show the 12 hour clock or 24 hour clock.

Detail
You can choose whether the clock is displayed on the driver information interface.

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

  1. Change the display content on the left side area to Stopwatch.

  2. Press the left selector wheel to display the stopwatch menu screen.
  3. Select Start/Stop and press the left selector wheel to display the lap time measurement screen.
  1. Press the left selector wheel to start measurement.
  2. Press the left selector wheel to stop measurement.
    • To measure the time per lap, roll the left selector wheel at the end of each lap.
    • To return to the stopwatch menu screen, press and hold the left selector wheel.

To check or clear the history, select History/Reset on the stopwatch menu screen and press the left selector wheel.

  • To scroll through the lap times, roll the left selector wheel.
  • To clear the history, press the left selector wheel on the stopwatch history screen while the lap time is not being measured, then select and press Reset.
  • To return to the stopwatch menu screen, press and hold the left selector wheel.
Detail
Be sure to use this measurement function only where and when it is safe to do so.

Lap time is displayed from 00:00.00 to 9:59:59.99.

A maximum of 20 lap times can be stored at a time.
Detail
Continuously variable transmission models
When you customize settings, shift to P.

Manual transmission models
When you customize settings, set the parking brake.

You can choose which sources to display on the audio source screen.

  1. Roll the left selector wheel until Customize display is selected, then press the left selector wheel.
  1. Roll the left selector wheel to scroll to select Hide/show, then press the left selector wheel.
  1. Roll the left selector wheel to scroll between audio sources, then press the left selector wheel to check or uncheck them.

Continuously variable transmission models

You can select whether the current audio information and clock appear on the left side area.

  1. Roll the left selector wheel until Customize display is selected, then press the left selector wheel.
  1. Roll the left selector wheel to scroll to select Audio & clock, then press the left selector wheel.
  1. Roll the left selector wheel to scroll to select your desired settings, then press the left selector wheel.

Manual transmission models

You can change the display content on the left side area. Select Audio & clock, Stopwatch, or OFF.

  1. Roll the left selector wheel until Customize display is selected, then press the left selector wheel.
  1. Roll the left selector wheel to scroll to select Display content, then press the left selector wheel.
  1. Roll the left selector wheel to scroll to select your desired content, then press the left selector wheel.

* Not available on all models

Driver Information Interface (Right Side Area) B-type meter

The driver information interface shows information such as the estimated travelable distance and fuel economy of the vehicle. It also displays messages such as warnings and other helpful information.
When a warning message displays, please check the message and contact a dealer and have the vehicle inspected if necessary. Please refer to the pages below if the Engine oil pressure low. or Engine temperature too hot. message is displayed.

Roll the right selector wheel to view different types of content.

Detail
You can add or delete the meter contents.

Press the right selector wheel to switch between trip meter A and trip meter B.

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 the trip meter, display it, press and hold the right selector wheel and then select Reset.

  • The trip meter is reset to 0.0.

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.

Detail
You can change when to reset the average fuel economy.

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

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

Detail
The driving range displayed is only an estimate and may differ to the actual distance the vehicle can travel.

Press the right selector wheel to switch between trip meter A and trip meter B.

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

Detail
You can change when to reset the elapsed time.

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

Detail
You can change when to reset the average speed.

When the turbo is producing boost, this gauge indicates boost pressure is building.

Detail
When the compass or turn-by-turn directions are displayed, you can control some navigation system functions on the driver information interface by pressing the right selector wheel.

You can select whether to have the turn-by-turn display come on or not during the route guidance.


Turn-by-turn directions may not be available for all apps.

Shows the compass screen.

When driving guidance is provided by the navigation system, Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, turn-by-turn directions to your destination appear.

The Driver Attention Monitor analyzes steering inputs to determine if the vehicle is being driven in a manner consistent with drowsy or inattentive driving. If it determines that the vehicle is being driven in such a manner, it will display the degree of the driver’s attention on the driver information interface.

When you select Driver Attention Monitor on the driver information interface, bars on it light up in white to indicate the degree of the driver’s attention.

If two bars light up, the Driver attention level low message will appear.
If one bar lights up, the Driver attention level low. Time for a break. message will appear, a beep will sound, and the steering wheel will vibrate.
If this message appears, stop in a safe location and rest for as long as needed.
The message will disappear when the right selector wheel is rolled or when the system has determined that the driver is driving normally.
If the driver does not take a break and the monitor continues to detect that the driver is very tired, the message will appear again after approximately 15 minutes, accompanied by a beep and steering wheel vibrations.
The message does not appear when the traveling time is 30 minutes or less.
Detail
The Driver Attention Monitor cannot always detect if the driver is tired or inattentive.
Regardless of the system’s feedback, if you are feeling tired, stop in a safe location and rest for as long as needed.
  • The engine is turned off.
  • The driver unfastens the seat belt and opens the door while the vehicle is stopped.
  • The vehicle must be traveling above 25 mph (40 km/h).
  • The electric power steering (EPS) system indicator must be off.
Detail
The bars on the driver information interface remain grayed out unless the Driver Attention Monitor is functioning.
  • The steering assist function of the Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) is active.

  • The condition of the road is poor, e.g. the surface is unpaved or bumpy.
  • It is windy.
  • The driver is frequently operating the vehicle in an assertive manner such as changing lanes or accelerating.

You can change the Driver Attention Monitor settings. Select Tactile And Audible Alert, Tactile Alert, or OFF.

Displays the accelerator position in degrees of %.

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

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

Detail
The meter does not display a lateral force larger than 1.2 G.

Appears when any of the seat belts are latched or unlatched.

Shows the remaining oil life and Maintenance MinderTM.

Indicates the status of the Road Departure Mitigation system, CMBSTM, Low Speed Braking Control and blind spot information system such as On, Off, or Failure, by color and letters.

The following colors indicate the status of any of the above mentioned systems:

  • Green: The system is on.
  • Gray: The system is off.
  • Amber: There is a problem with the system.
Detail
If a system is indicated by the color amber, have your vehicle checked by a dealer immediately.

To turn on or off each system, first press the right selector wheel to switch displays. From the next display you can select which system to turn on or off.


You can also confirm the status of each function by the color of the safety support indicator.


Even when the Low Speed Braking Control icon is green, if the parking sensor is turned off for the rear only, the brake assist will not operate when reversing.

You can check if there are any active warning messages.

Detail
If there are multiple warnings, you can roll the right selector wheel to see other warnings.

Enables you to show another unit on the driver information interface and set the displayed measurements to read in either miles and mph or km and km/h.

Press and hold the right selector wheel when you select the Blank/Unit change screen on the driver information interface. Each time you do this, the unit will change from miles and mph to km and km/h or vice versa. After this, a confirmation screen will appear for a few seconds.

Change the settings to your liking.

You can choose which contents to display on the right side area.

  1. Press the right selector wheel when you select the Customize display on the driver information interface.
  2. Roll the right selector wheel to scroll to select Hide/show, then press the right selector wheel.
  1. Roll the right selector wheel to scroll between contents, then press the right selector wheel to check or uncheck them.
Detail
Contents that are gray cannot be removed from the right side area.

Continuously variable transmission models
When you customize settings, shift to P.

Manual transmission models
When you customize settings, set the parking brake.

You can change the design, such as speedometer, tachometer and so on.

  1. Press the right selector wheel when you select the Customize display on the driver information interface.
  2. Roll the right selector wheel to scroll to select Gauge design, then press the right selector wheel.
  1. Roll the right selector wheel to scroll to select your desired settings, then press the right selector wheel.
Detail
You can select the following design.
Round:
Shows the speedometer and tachometer for round type.
Bar:
Shows the speedometer and tachometer for bar type.
Round minimal:
Shows the speedometer and tachometer for round type while ACC with Low Speed Follow* is not in operation.
Bar minimal:
Shows the speedometer and tachometer for bar type while ACC with Low Speed Follow* is not in operation.

* Not available on all models

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