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2022 Honda Civic Owners Manual - Interior Convenience Items



Owner’s Manuals 2022 Interior Convenience Items

Interior Convenience Items

Interior Lights

The interior lights come on regardless of whether the doors are open or closed.

The interior lights come on in the following situations:

  • When any doors are opened.
  • You unlock the driver’s door.
  • When the power mode is set to VEHICLE OFF.

The interior lights remain off regardless of whether the doors are open or closed.

Detail
In the door activated position, the interior lights fade out and go off about 30 seconds after the doors are closed.
The lights go off after about 30 seconds in the following situations:
  • When you unlock the driver’s door but do not open it.
  • When you set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF but do not open a door.

You can change the interior lights dimming time.


The interior lights go off immediately in the following situations:
  • When you lock the driver’s door.
  • When you close the driver’s door in ACCESSORY mode.
  • When you set the power mode to ON.

To avoid draining the battery, do not leave the interior light on for an extended length of time when the engine is off.

If you leave any of the doors open in VEHICLE OFF mode, the interior lights go off after about 15 minutes.
The map lights can be turned on and off by pressing the switches.
Detail
Models with moonroof
When the front interior light switch is in the door activated position and any door is open, the map light will not go off when you press the switches.

* Not available on all models

Storage Items

Pull the handle to open the glove box.
WARNING
An open glove box can cause serious injury to your passenger in a crash, even if the passenger is wearing the seat belt.

Always keep the glove box closed while driving.
Pull the handle to open the console compartment.
Continuously variable transmission models

The tray in the console compartment is detachable. To remove the tray, simply pull it up.

Are located in the console between the front seats.

Fold the armrest down to use the rear seat beverage holders.

Are located on the both of front and rear door side pockets.

Detail

NOTICE
Spilled liquids damage the upholstery, carpeting, and electrical components in the interior.


Be careful when you are using the beverage holders. Hot liquid can scald you.
There is a coat hook on the rear left grab handle.
Detail
The coat hook is not designed for large or heavy items.
Models with tire repair kit
Pull the strap on the floor lid and open the lid.

To open the sunglasses holder, push and release the indent. To close, push it again until it latches.

You can store eyeglasses and other small items in this holder.

Detail
Keep the holder closed while driving except when accessing stored items.

* Not available on all models

Other Interior Convenience Items

The accessory power socket can be used when the power mode is in ACCESSORY or ON.

Open the cover to use it.

Detail

NOTICE
Do not insert an automotive type cigarette lighter element. This can overheat the power socket.

The accessory power socket is designed to supply power for 12-volt DC accessories that are rated 180 watts (15 amps) or less.

To prevent battery drain, use the power socket only when the engine is running.

When the accessory power socket is not in use, close the cover to prevent any small foreign objects from getting into the accessory power socket.

  1. To turn the system on and off, press and hold the (power) button.
    • When the system is activated, the green indicator light comes on.
  2. Place the device you want to charge on the charging area.
    • The system will automatically start charging the device, and the amber indicator light will come on.
    • Make sure that the device is compatible with the system and placed with the chargeable side in the center of the charging area.
  3. When charging is completed, the green indicator light will come on.
    • Depending on the device, the amber indicator light will stay on.
CAUTION
Metal objects between the charge pad and the device to be charged will get hot and can burn you.
  • Always remove foreign objects from the charge pad before charging the device.
  • Be sure the surface is clear of dust and other debris before charging.
  • Do not spill liquids (i. e. water, drinks, etc.) on the charger and the device.
  • Do not use oil, grease, alcohol, benzine or thinner for cleaning the charge pad.
  • Do not cover the system with towels, clothing, or other objects while charging etc.
  • Avoid spraying aerosols which may come in contact with the charge pad surface.
Detail
RF Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with FCC RF Radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.
This device and its antenna must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

In order to use safely:
  • Remove any metal objects from the charge pad before charging a device.
  • Do not open the charger case.
  • Do not use the charger if it malfunctions. Contact your dealer.

If the charger interferes with radio communications, attempt to correct the interference:
  • Press and hold the switch on the charger for a few seconds to turn off the charger.

This system consumes a lot of power. Do not use the system for a long time when the engine is not running. This may weaken the battery, making it difficult to start the engine.

When using the wireless charger, check the user’s manual that came with the compatible device you want to charge.

The wireless charger can support up to 15 W, but the charging rate varies based on the device and other conditions.

NOTICE
Do not place any magnetic recording media or precision machines within the charging area while charging.
The data on your cards such as credit cards can be lost because of the magnetic effect. Also, precision machines such as watches can be affected.

“Qi” and marks are the registered trademarks owned by Wireless Power Consortium (WPC).


In the following cases, charging may stop or not start:

  • The device is already fully charged.
  • The temperature of the device is extremely high while charging.
  • You are at a place that emits strong electromagnetic waves or noises, such as a TV station, electric power plant, or gas station.
  • The device has a cover, case or accessories which are not compatible with wireless charging.

A device may not charge if the size or shape of its chargeable side is not appropriate for use with the charging area.

Not all devices are compatible with the system.

During the charging phase, it is normal for the charging area and device to heat up.

Charging may be briefly interrupted when:
  • All the doors and the trunk are closed
    - to avoid interference with the proper functioning of the keyless access system.
  • The position of the device is altered.

Do not charge more than one device at a time on a charging area.

If the device becomes too hot and its battery protection function activates, it may charge extremely slowly or no longer charge.
The temperature at which the battery protection function activates depends on the device.

Perform one of the solutions in the following table.

Indicator
Cause
Solution
Green
&
Amber
Blinking
simulta-
neously
There is an obstacle(s) between the charging area and the device.
Remove the obstacle(s).
The device is not within the charging area.
Pick up and reset the device to the center of the charging area where is located.
The temperature of the wireless charger pad increases.
Temporarily suspend charging the device. Wait for the temperature to drop and attempt to charge the device again.
Amber
Blinking
The wireless charger is faulty.
Contact a dealer for repairs.
Canadian models

The power mode must be in ON to use the heated steering wheel.

Press the button on the lower side of the steering wheel.

When a comfortable temperature is reached, press the button again to turn it off.

The heated steering wheel is turned off every time you start the engine, even if you turned it on the last time you drove the vehicle.

Detail
Do not use the heated steering wheel continuously when the engine is off. Under such conditions, the battery may be weakened, making the engine difficult to start.
The seat heaters can be used when the power mode is in ON.

Press the seat heater button:
Once - The HI setting (three indicators on)
Twice - The MID setting (two indicators on)
Three times - The LO setting (one indicator on)
Four times - The OFF setting (no indicators on)

When the power mode is turned on after it is turned off, the previous setting is maintained.

WARNING
Heat induced burns are possible when using seat heaters.

Persons with a diminished ability to sense temperature (e.g., persons with diabetes, lowerlimb nerve damage, or paralysis) or with sensitive skin should not use seat heaters.
Detail
Do not use the seat heaters even in LO when the engine is off. Under such conditions, the battery may be weakened, making the engine difficult to start.

After a certain period of time, the strength setting for the front seat heaters will automatically be reduced by one level at a time until the front seat heaters shuts off. The elapsed time varies according to the interior environment.
Canadian models

The seat heaters can be used when the power mode is in ON.

There is no heater in the rear center seating position.

Press the seat heater button:
Once - The HI setting (three indicators on)
Twice - The MID setting (two indicators on)
Three times - The LO setting (one indicator on)
Four times - The OFF setting (no indicators on)

WARNING
Heat induced burns are possible when using seat heaters.

Persons with a diminished ability to sense temperature (e.g., persons with diabetes, lowerlimb nerve damage, or paralysis) or with sensitive skin should not use seat heaters.
Detail
Do not use the seat heaters even in LO when the engine is off. Under such conditions, the battery may be weakened, making the engine difficult to start.

After a certain period of time, the strength setting for the rear seat heaters will automatically be reduced by one level at a time until the rear seat heaters shuts off. The elapsed time varies according to the interior environment.

* Not available on all models

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