Honda Civic (2022 year). Manual in english - page 27

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Towing a Trailer

Your vehicle is not designed to tow a trailer. Attempting to do so can void your 
warranties.

Towing Behind a Motorhome

Your vehicle is not designed to be towed behind a motor home. If your vehicle needs 
to be towed in an emergency, refer to the emergency towing information.

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Emergency Towing

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When Driving

Starting the Engine

1.

Make sure the parking brake is applied.

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The parking brake and brake system 
indicator (red) comes on for 30 seconds 
when you pull up the electric parking 
brake switch.

2.

Check that the transmission is in 

(

P

, then 

depress the brake pedal.

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Although it is possible to start the vehicle 
in 

(

N

, it is safer to start it in 

(

P

.

3.

Press the 

ENGINE START/STOP

 button 

without depressing the accelerator pedal.

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Starting the Engine

Keep your foot firmly on the brake pedal when 
starting the engine.

The engine is harder to start in cold weather and in thinner 
air found at altitudes above 8,000 feet (2,400 meters).

When starting the engine in cold weather, turn off all 
electrical accessories such as the lights, climate 
control system, and rear defogger in order to reduce 
battery drain.

If you live in a region where winter is extremely cold, 
an engine block heater will improve starting and 
warming of the engine. Consult a dealer for details.

If the exhaust system sounds abnormal or you can 
smell exhaust gas inside the vehicle, have your vehicle 
checked by a dealer. There may be a problem with 
the engine or exhaust system.

Bring the remote key close to the 

ENGINE START/

STOP

 button if the battery in the remote key is weak.

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If the Remote Key Battery is Weak

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The engine may not start if the remote key is 
subjected to strong radio waves.

Do not hold the 

ENGINE START/STOP

 button to 

start the engine.
If the engine does not start, wait at least 30 seconds 
before starting the engine again.

The immobilizer system protects your vehicle from 
theft. If an improperly coded device is used, the 
engine’s fuel system is disabled.

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Immobilizer System

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Electric Parking Brake Switch

Brake Pedal

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Starting the Engine

Driving

You can remotely start the engine using the remote key.

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To start the engine

When started remotely, the engine automatically shuts off after 10 minutes of idling 
and/or the brake pedal and 

ENGINE START/STOP

 button have not been pressed 

simultaneously.
To extend the run time for another 10 minutes during the first run, press the 

 

button, then press and hold the 

 button.

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Some exterior lights flash six times if a 10-minute extension request was 
transmitted successfully.

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Remote Engine Start

*

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Remote Engine Start

*

The remote engine start may violate local laws.
Before using the remote engine start, check your 
local laws.

If there are buildings and obstacles between your 
vehicle and the remote, the range will be reduced.
This distance may vary by external electrical 
interference.

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WARNING

Carbon monoxide gas is toxic and can 
rapidly accumulate in closed or even partly 
enclosed areas.

Breathing it can cause unconsciousness and 
even kill you.

Never use the remote engine starter with 
the vehicle parked in a garage or other 
areas with limited ventilation.

Press the 

 button, then press and hold 

the  

button.

Some exterior lights flash once.

Go within the range, 
and try again.

LED: Blinks when any button is pressed.

Some exterior lights flash six 
times if the engine starts 
successfully.

Exterior lights will not flash if 
the engine does not start.

* Not available on all models

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To stop the engine

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Remote Engine Start

*

The engine may not start by the remote engine start 
if:

•

You have disabled a remote engine start setting 
using the driver information interface or audio/
information screen.

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Settings

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Customized Features

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•

The power mode is not in VEHICLE OFF.

•

The transmission is in a position other than 

(

P

.

•

The hood is open, or any door or the trunk is 
unlocked.

•

You have already used the remote twice to start 
the engine.

•

Another registered remote key is in the vehicle.

•

There is any antenna failure.

•

The door is unlocked with the built-in key.

•

The engine oil pressure is low.

•

The engine coolant temperature is extremely high.

•

The security system alarm is not set.

Press and hold the 

 button for one 

second.

Go within the range, 
and try again.

The exterior lights flash once if the engine stops successfully.

The exterior lights will not flash when the remote is out of 
the keyless access system range.
The engine will not stop.

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Driving

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Remote Engine Start

*

The engine may stop while it is running if:

•

You do not start the vehicle within 10 minutes of 
starting the engine with the remote key.

•

The engine is stopped by using the remote key.

•

The security system alarm is not set.

•

The door is unlocked with the built-in key.

•

The hood is open, or any door, or the trunk is 
unlocked.

•

You press the shift lever release button.

•

The engine coolant temperature is extremely high.

•

The battery is low.

•

The engine oil pressure is low.

•

The malfunction indicator lamp comes on if there is 
a problem with the emissions control systems.

While the engine is running, the vehicle will 
automatically precondition inside the vehicle.
When it is cold outside:

•

The defroster is activated at a moderately warm 
temperature.

•

The rear defogger, heated door mirrors

*

, front seat 

heaters

*

 and heated steering wheel

*

 are activated.

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Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror

*

 

Button

 P. 192

2

Front Seat Heaters

*

 P. 220

2

Heated Steering Wheel

*

 P. 219

* Not available on all models

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Driving

1.

Depress and hold the brake pedal, then press the 

ENGINE START/STOP

 button.

2.

Keeping your right foot on the brake pedal, put the transmission into 

(

D

. Select 

(

R

 when reversing.

3.

With the parking brake applied, release the brake pedal and gently depress the 
accelerator pedal.

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Make sure the parking brake and brake system indicator (red) goes off.

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Parking Brake

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Hill start assist system

Hill start assist keeps the brake engaged briefly to help prevent the vehicle from 
rolling on inclines as you move your foot from the brake pedal to the accelerator.

Put the transmission into 

(

D

, 

(

S

*

, or 

(

L

*

 when facing uphill, or 

(

R

 when facing 

downhill, then release the brake pedal.

You can turn the engine off when the vehicle is completely stopped.

1.

Put the transmission into 

(

P

.

2.

Press the 

ENGINE START/STOP

 button.

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Starting to Drive

■

Stopping the Engine

1

Starting to Drive

The engine stops when the transmission is taken out 
of 

(

P

 before the 

ENGINE START/STOP

 button is 

pressed. Follow step 1 when starting to drive.

You can also release the parking brake by pressing 
the electric parking brake switch while depressing the 
brake pedal.
When facing downhill, you can start your vehicle 
more smoothly by manually releasing it with the 
electric parking brake switch than by releasing it with 
the accelerator pedal.

When the engine was started using the 

 button on 

the remote key

When the engine was started using the 

 button on the remote key

When the engine was started in any case

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Hill start assist system

Hill start assist may not prevent the vehicle from 
rolling downhill on a very steep or slippery slope, and 
will not operate on small inclines.

Hill start assist is not a replacement for the parking 
brake.

Hill start assist will operate even when VSA

®

 is 

switched off.

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Stopping the Engine

The power mode will automatically turn to VEHICLE 
OFF about 20 minutes after the following conditions 
have been met:

•

A door has been opened, such as when leaving the 
vehicle.

•

The transmission is in 

(

P

.

•

The driver’s seat belt is not fastened.

* Not available on all models

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Precautions While Driving

Avoid driving in deep water and on flooded roads. This can damage the engine or 
driveline, or cause electrical component failure.

If there is a strong impact with something under the vehicle, stop in a safe location. 
Check the underside of the vehicle for damage or any fluid leaks.

■

In Rain

■

Other Precautions

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Precautions While Driving

NOTICE

Do not operate the shift lever while pressing the 
accelerator pedal. You could damage the 
transmission.

NOTICE

If you repeatedly turn the steering wheel at an 
extremely low speed, or hold the steering wheel in 
the full left or right position for a while, the electric 
power steering (EPS) system heats up. The system 
goes into a protective mode, and limits its 
performance. The steering wheel becomes harder 
and harder to operate. Once the system cools down, 
the EPS system is restored.
Repeated operation under these conditions can 
eventually damage the system.

If the power mode is set to ACCESSORY while 
driving, the engine will shut down and all steering 
and brake power assist functions will stop, making it 
difficult to control the vehicle.

Do not select 

(

N

 while driving as you will lose engine 

braking (and acceleration) performance.

During the first 600 miles (1,000 km) of operation, 
avoid sudden acceleration or full throttle operation so 
as not to damage the engine or powertrain.

Avoid hard braking for the first 200 miles (300 km) 
after purchasing your new vehicle or replacing the 
brake pads or rotors, to allow for proper break-in.

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Continuously Variable Transmission

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Continuously Variable Transmission

When the engine runs at higher idle speeds, the creeping force increases.
Keep the brake pedal firmly depressed when stopped.

Quickly depressing the accelerator pedal while driving uphill may cause the 
transmission to drop to a lower ratio, unexpectedly increasing vehicle speed. 
Depress the accelerator pedal carefully, especially on slippery roads and curves.

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Precautions While Driving

NOTICE

The following can damage the under spoiler:

•

Parking the vehicle by a parking block

•

Parallel parking along the road shoulder

•

Driving towards the bottom of a hill

•

Driving up or down to a different surface level 
(such as a road shoulder)

•

Driving on a rutted or bumpy road

•

Driving on a road with potholes

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Creeping

■

Kickdown

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Shifting

Change the shift position in accordance with your driving needs.

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Shift positions

Models without paddle shifter

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Shifting

You cannot change the power mode from ON to 
VEHICLE OFF unless the shift position is in 

(

P

.

The vehicle may move very slightly even in 

(

N

 while 

the engine is cold.
Depress the brake pedal firmly and, when necessary, 
apply the parking brake.

Reverse

Used when reversing

Drive

Used for normal driving

Park

Used when parking or starting the 
engine

Neutral

Transmission is not locked

Release Button

Drive (S)

Used:

●

For better acceleration

●

To increase engine braking

●

When going up or down hills

Low

●

Used to further increase engine braking

●

Used when going up or down hills

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Shift Operation

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Shift Operation

NOTICE

When you change the shift position from 

(

D

 to 

(

R

 

and vice versa, come to a complete stop and keep the 
brake pedal depressed.
Operating the shift lever before the vehicle has come 
to a complete standstill can damage the transmission.

Use the shift position indicator to check the lever 
position before pulling away.

If the transmission system indicator blinks when 
driving, in any shift position, there is a problem with 
the transmission.
Avoid sudden acceleration and have the transmission 
checked by a dealer as soon as possible.

The fuel supply may be cut off if you drive at engine 
speeds in or over the tachometer’s red zone (engine 
speed limit). If this happens, you may experience a 
slight jolt.

It may not be possible to operate the shift lever if the 
brake pedal is applied while the shift lever release 
button is held down.
Depress the brake pedal first.

When shifting positions in extremely low 
temperatures (-22°F/-30°C), there may be a short 
delay before the shift position is displayed. Always 
confirm you are in the correct shift position before 
driving.

Shift Position Indicator
(Transmission System 
Indicator)

Depress the brake pedal and press the shift lever release 
button to shift.

Shift without pressing the shift lever release button.

Press the shift lever release button and shift.

Tachometer’s red zone

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Shifting

Change the shift position in accordance with your driving needs.

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Shift positions

Models with paddle shifter

1

Shifting

You cannot change the power mode from ON to 
VEHICLE OFF unless the shift position is in 

(

P

.

The vehicle may move very slightly even in 

(

N

 while 

the engine is cold.
Depress the brake pedal firmly and, when necessary, 
apply the parking brake.

Reverse

Used when reversing

Drive

Used:

●

For normal driving

●

When temporarily driving in the 
7-speed manual shift mode

●

When driving in the 7-speed 
manual shift mode (when driving 
in SPORT mode)

Park

Used when parking or starting the 
engine

Neutral

Transmission is not locked

Release Button

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Shift Operation

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Shift Operation

NOTICE

When you change the shift position from 

(

D

 to 

(

R

 

and vice versa, come to a complete stop and keep the 
brake pedal depressed.
Operating the shift lever before the vehicle has come 
to a complete standstill can damage the transmission.

Use the shift position indicator to check the lever 
position before pulling away.

If the transmission system indicator blinks when 
driving, in any shift position, there is a problem with 
the transmission.
Avoid sudden acceleration and have the transmission 
checked by a dealer as soon as possible.

The fuel supply may be cut off if you drive at engine 
speeds in or over the tachometer's red zone (engine 
speed limit). If this happens, you may experience a 
slight jolt.

It may not be possible to operate the shift lever if the 
brake pedal is applied while the shift lever release 
button is held down.
Depress the brake pedal first.

When shifting positions in extremely low 
temperatures (-22°F/-30°C), there may be a short 
delay before the shift position is displayed. Always 
confirm you are in the correct shift position before 
driving.

Shift Position Indicator
(Transmission System Indicator)

Press the shift lever release button and shift.

Depress the brake pedal and press the shift lever release 
button to shift.

Shift without pressing the shift lever release button.

M

 (7-Speed Manual Shift Mode) 

Indicator/Shift Indicator

Tachometer’s red zone

Models with A-type meter

Models with B-type meter

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Shifting

Driving

Use the paddle shifters to change between 1st and 7th speeds without releasing 
your hands from the steering wheel. The transmission switches to the 7-speed 
manual shift mode when you pull a paddle shifter while driving. This mode is useful 
when engine braking is needed.

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When the transmission is in 

(

D

:

The shift mode goes into the 7-speed manual shift mode temporarily, and the 
number is displayed in the shift indicator.
The 7-speed manual shift mode is canceled automatically if you drive at constant 
speed or accelerate, and the number in the shift indicator goes off.
You can cancel this mode by pulling the 

(

+

 paddle shifter for a few seconds.

The 7-speed manual shift mode is especially useful when reducing the vehicle speed 
temporarily before making a turn.

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When the transmission is in 

(

D

 with SPORT mode:

The shift mode goes into the 7-speed manual shift mode. The 

M

 indicator and the 

speed number are displayed in the shift indicator. As the vehicle speed slows down, 
the transmission automatically shifts down accordingly. When the vehicle comes to 
a stop, it automatically shifts down into 1st.

If the vehicle speed increases and the engine speed reaches near the tachometer’s 
red zone, the transmission automatically shifts up.

You can only pull away in 1st speed.

When canceling the 7-speed manual shift mode, use the drive mode switch to select 
other than SPORT mode or pull the 

(

+

 paddle shifter for a few seconds. When the 

7-speed manual shift mode is canceled, the 

M

 indicator and shift indicator will turn 

off.

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7-Speed Manual Shift Mode

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7-Speed Manual Shift Mode

In the 7-speed manual shift mode, the transmission 
shifts up or down by operating either paddle shifter 
under the following conditions:
Shift Up: The engine speed reaches the lowest 
threshold of the higher speed position.
Shift Down: The engine speed reaches the highest 
threshold of the lower speed position.

When the engine speed reaches near the 
tachometer’s red zone, the transmission shifts up 
automatically.
When the engine speed reaches the lowest threshold 
of the selected speed position, the transmission shifts 
down automatically.

Operating the paddle shifters on slippery surfaces 
may cause the tires to lock up. In this case, the 7-
speed manual shift mode is canceled and goes back 
to the normal 

(

D

 driving mode.

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7-Speed Manual Shift Mode Operation

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7-Speed Manual Shift Mode Operation

Each paddle shift operation makes a single speed 
change.
To change continuously, release the paddle shifter 
before pulling it again for the next speed.

The shift indicator blinks when you cannot shift up or 
down. It indicates that your vehicle speed is not in its 
allowable shifting range.
Slightly accelerate to shift up and decelerate to shift 
down while the indicator is blinking.

(

-

 Paddle Shifter 

(Shift down)

(

+

 Paddle Shifter 

(Shift up)

Downshifting when pulling 
the 

(

-

 paddle shifter 

(Changes to lower speed 
number)

Upshifting when pulling 
the 

(

+

 paddle shifter 

(Changes to higher speed 
number)

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ECON Button

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ECON Button

*

The 

ECON

 button turns the ECON mode on and off.

The ECON mode helps you improve your fuel economy by adjusting the 
performance of the engine, transmission and climate control system.

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ECON Button

*

While in the ECON mode, the climate control system 
has greater temperature fluctuation.

Due to emergency brakes operation or driving 
conditions, you may not be able to change the mode.

ECON Mode Indicator

ECON

 Button

* Not available on all models

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Drive Mode Switch

*

Driving

Drive Mode Switch

*

Constantly controls your vehicle’s engine, transmission, EPS, brakes and VSA

®

 

according to the mode you select.
You can choose between three modes, 

SPORT

 mode, 

NORMAL

 mode and 

ECON

 

mode by using the drive mode switch.
The current mode is displayed on the driver information interface, and each mode 
will appear differently.
If you were driving in 

SPORT

 or 

NORMAL

 mode last time, 

NORMAL

 mode is 

selected when you set the power mode to ON.
If you were driving in 

ECON

 mode last time, 

ECON

 mode is selected when you set 

the power mode to ON.

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Drive Mode Switch

*

The mode may not be able to be changed when:

•

The vehicle is turning.

•

The VSA

®

 system is activating.

•

There is a problem with the engine, the 
transmission, the VSA

®

, and the EPS.

Drive Mode Switch

SPORT

 

Mode

NORMAL

 

Mode

ECON

 

Mode

* Not available on all models