Honda Civic (2022 year). Manual in english - page 28

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Drive Mode Switch

*

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Driving

Enhances heightened throttle response.

Balances handling and riding in all 
environments.

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SPORT Mode

■

NORMAL Mode

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Drive Mode Switch

*

Driving

Helps you improve your fuel economy by 
adjusting the performance of the engine, 
transmission and climate control system.

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ECON Mode

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Auto Idle Stop

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Auto Idle Stop

To help maximize fuel economy, the engine automatically stops when the vehicle 
comes to a stop, depending on environmental and vehicle operating conditions. The 
indicator (green) comes on at this time.

The environmental and vehicle conditions that 
impact Auto Idle Stop system operation are 
varied.

2

Auto Idle Stop Activates When:

 P. 455

The engine then restarts once the vehicle is 
about to move again, and the indicator 
(green) goes off.

2

The Engine Automatically Restarts When:

 

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The Auto Idle Stop suspend indicator comes 
on and a message appears on the gauge 
when the Auto Idle Stop system cannot be 
activated.

2

Indicators

 P. 88

If the driver’s door is opened while the 
indicator (green) comes on, a buzzer sounds 
to notify you that the Auto Idle Stop function 
is in operation.

A message associated with Auto Idle Stop 
appears on the driver information interface.

1

Auto Idle Stop

The 12-volt battery installed in this vehicle is 
specifically designed for a model with Auto Idle Stop. 
Using a 12-volt battery other than this specified type 
may shorten the 12-volt battery life, and prevent 
Auto Idle Stop from activating. If you need to replace 
the 12-volt battery, make sure to select the specified 
type. Ask a dealer for more details.

The duration of the Auto Idle Stop operation:

•

Increase in the ECON mode, compared to when the 
ECON mode is off, with climate control in use.

2

ECON Button

*

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2

Drive Mode Switch

*

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Auto Idle Stop 
Indicator (Green)

Auto Idle Stop 
Suspend Indicator

* Not available on all models

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Auto Idle Stop

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Driving

To turn the Auto Idle Stop system off, press 
this button. The Auto Idle Stop system stops.

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Auto Idle Stop system will stop, the 
indicator will come on and a message 
appears on the gauge.

The Auto Idle Stop system is turned on every 
time you start the engine, even if you turned it 
off the last time you drove the vehicle.

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Auto Idle Stop System ON/OFF

1

Auto Idle Stop System ON/OFF

If you turn off the Auto Idle Stop system while it is 
activated, the engine will restart.

If you hold the Auto Idle Stop 

OFF

 button, you can 

disable idle stop messages.

Auto Idle Stop 

OFF

 

Indicator

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Auto Idle Stop

Driving

The vehicle stops with the transmission in 

(

D

 and the brake pedal depressed.

When you put the transmission into 

(

P

 quickly with depressing the brake pedal, the 

Auto Idle Stop continues to operate, even if the brake pedal is released.

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If you depress the brake pedal, the engine may automatically restart.

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Auto Idle Stop does not activate when:

•

The Auto Idle Stop 

OFF

 button is pressed.

•

The driver’s seat belt is not fastened.

•

The engine is adequately not warmed up or coolant temperature is high.

•

The transmission fluid temperature is low or high.

•

The vehicle comes to a stop again before the vehicle speed reaches 3 mph (5 
km/h) after the engine starts.

•

The vehicle is stopped on a steep incline.

•

The transmission is in a position other than 

(

D

.

•

The engine is started with the hood open.

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Turn off the engine. Close the hood before you restart the engine to activate 
Auto Idle Stop.

•

The battery charge is low.

•

The internal temperature of the battery is 41°F (5°C) or less.

•

The climate control system is in use, and the outside temperature is below −4°F 
(−20°C) or over 104°F (40°C).

•

The climate control system is in use, and the temperature is set to 

Hi

 or 

Lo

.

•

 is ON (indicator on).

•

The drive mode is in the SPORT mode.

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Auto Idle Stop Activates When:

1

Auto Idle Stop Activates When:

Do not open the hood while the Auto Idle Stop 
function is activated. If the hood is opened, the 
engine will not restart automatically.
In this case, restart the engine with the 

ENGINE 

START/STOP

 button.

2

Starting the Engine

 P. 436

When Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low 
Speed Follow is in operation, the vehicle stops 
without depressing the brake pedal and Auto Idle 
Stop may activate. In such cases, the engine may 
restart if you change the shift position other than 

(

D

.

Pressing the 

ENGINE START/STOP

 button causes 

the engine to no longer restarts automatically. Follow 
the standard procedure to start the engine.

2

Starting the Engine

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Models with Drive Mode Switch

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Auto Idle Stop

Driving

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Auto Idle Stop may not activate when:

•

The vehicle is stopped by braking suddenly.

•

The steering wheel is operated.

•

The vehicle is repeatedly accelerated and decelerated at a low speed.

•

The fan speed is high.

•

The climate control system is in use, and there is a significant difference between 
the set temperature and the actual interior temperature.

•

The climate control system is in use, and humidity in the interior is high.

•

Altitude is high.

1.5 L engine models

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Auto Idle Stop

Driving

•

The brake pedal is released (without the automatic brake hold system activated).

•

The accelerator pedal is depressed (with the automatic brake hold system 
activated).

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Automatic Brake Hold

 P. 558

•

When the transmission is put into 

(

P

 from 

(

D

 or 

(

N

 on a slope.

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The engine restarts even if the brake pedal is depressed

*1

 when:

•

The Auto Idle Stop 

OFF

 button is pressed.

•

The steering wheel is operated.

•

The transmission is put into 

(

R

, 

(

S

*

, or 

(

L

*

, or when it is set from 

(

N

 to 

(

D

.

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If you put the transmission into 

(

P

 after the Auto Idle Stop activates, the Auto 

Idle Stop continues to operate. In this case, the engine restarts when you 
depress the brake pedal.

•

The pressure on the brake pedal is reduced and the vehicle starts moving while 
stopped on an incline.

•

The pressure on the brake pedal is repeatedly applied and released slightly during 
a stop.

•

The battery charge becomes low.

•

The accelerator pedal is depressed.

•

The driver’s seat belt is unlatched.

•

 is ON (indicator on).

•

The climate control system is in use, and the difference between the set 
temperature and actual interior temperature becomes significant.

•

The climate control system is being used to dehumidify the interior.

•

The vehicle ahead of you starts again when your vehicle stops automatically with 
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow.

•

The SPORT mode is selected by using the drive mode switch.

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The Engine Automatically Restarts When:

1

The Engine Automatically Restarts When:

If you are using an electronic device during Auto Idle 
Stop, the device may temporarily be turned off when 
the engine restarts.

1

The engine restarts even if the brake pedal is depressed

*1

 when:

*1: With the automatic brake hold system activated, 
you can release the brake pedal while Auto Idle Stop 
is in operation.

If the automatic brake hold system has been turned 
off, or if there is a problem with the system, the 
engine will restart automatically when you release 
the brake pedal.

2

Automatic Brake Hold

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Models with Drive Mode Switch

* Not available on all models

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Auto Idle Stop

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Briefly keeps the brake applied after releasing the brake pedal to restart the engine. 
This can keep your vehicle from unexpectedly moving while on an incline.

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Starting Assist Brake Function

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Vehicle Stability Assist

TM

 (VSA

®

), aka Electronic Stability Control (ESC), System

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Vehicle Stability Assist

TM

 (VSA

®

), aka Electronic 

Stability Control (ESC), System

VSA

®

 helps stabilize the vehicle during cornering if the vehicle turns more or less 

than what was intended. It also assists in maintaining traction on slippery surfaces. 
It does so by regulating engine output and selectively applying the brakes.

When VSA

®

 activates, you may notice that the 

engine does not respond to the accelerator. 
You may also notice some noise from the 
hydraulic brake system. You will also see the 
indicator blink.

*1 : Models with A-type meter
*2 : Models with B-type meter

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VSA

®

 Operation

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Vehicle Stability Assist

TM

 (VSA

®

), aka Electronic Stability Control 

(ESC), System

The VSA

®

 may not function properly if tire type and 

size are mixed. Make sure to use the same size and 
type of tire, and the air pressures as specified.

When the VSA

®

 system indicator comes on and stays 

on while driving, there may be a problem with the 
system. While this may not interfere with normal 
driving, have your vehicle checked by a dealer 
immediately.

The Vehicle Stability Assist

TM

 (VSA

®

) system, Vehicle 

Stability Assist

TM

 (VSA

®

) 

OFF

, Adaptive Cruise Control 

(ACC) with Low Speed Follow, low tire pressure/TPMS

*

 

and safety support indicators may come on in amber 
along with a message in the gauge when you set the 
power mode to ON after reconnecting the battery.
Drive a short distance at more than 12 mph (20 km/h).
Each indicator should go off. If any do not, have your 
vehicle checked by a dealer.

VSA

®

 cannot enhance stability in all driving situations 

and does not control the entire braking system. You 
still need to drive and corner at speeds appropriate 
for the conditions and always leave a sufficient 
margin of safety.

The main function of the VSA

®

 system is generally 

known as Electronic Stability Control (ESC). The 
system also includes a traction control function.

VSA

®

 System 

Indicator

*1

*2

* Not available on all models

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Vehicle Stability Assist

TM

 (VSA

®

), aka Electronic Stability Control (ESC), System

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Driving

This button is on the driver side control panel. 
To partially disable VSA

®

 functionality/

features, press and hold it until you hear a 
beep.

Your vehicle will have normal braking and 
cornering ability, but traction control function 
will be less effective.

To restore VSA

®

 functionality/features, press 

the  

(VSA

®

 

OFF

) button until you hear a 

beep.

VSA

®

 is turned on every time you start the 

engine, even if you turned it off the last time 
you drove the vehicle.

*1 : Models with A-type meter
*2 : Models with B-type meter

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VSA

®

 On and Off

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Vehicle Stability Assist

TM

 (VSA

®

), aka Electronic Stability Control 

(ESC), System

In certain unusual conditions when your vehicle gets 
stuck in shallow mud or fresh snow, it may be easier 
to free it with the VSA

®

 temporarily switched off.

When the 

 button is pressed, the traction control 

function becomes less effective. This allows for the 
wheels to spin more freely at low speed. You should 
only attempt to free your vehicle with the VSA

®

 off if 

you are not able to free it when the VSA

®

 is on.

Immediately after freeing your vehicle, be sure to 
switch VSA

®

 on again. We do not recommend driving 

your vehicle with the VSA

®

 system switched off.

You may hear a motor sound coming from the 
engine compartment while system checks are being 
performed immediately after starting the engine or 
while driving. This is normal.

VSA

®

 

OFF

 

Indicator

*1

*2

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Agile Handling Assist

Driving

Agile Handling Assist

Lightly brakes the front wheels, as needed, when you turn the steering wheel, and 
helps support the vehicle’s stability and performance during cornering.

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Agile Handling Assist

The agile handling assist cannot enhance stability in 
all driving situations. You still need to drive and 
corner at speeds appropriate for the conditions and 
always leave a sufficient margin of safety.

When the VSA

®

 system indicator comes on and stays 

on while driving, the agile handling assist does not 
activate.

You may hear a sound coming from the engine 
compartment while the agile handling assist is 
activated. This is normal.

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Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

Driving

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

Instead of directly measuring the pressure in each tire, the TPMS on this vehicle 
monitors and compares the rolling radius and rotational characteristics of each 
wheel and tire while you are driving to determine if one or more tires are 
significantly under-inflated.

This will cause the low tire pressure/TPMS 
indicator to come on and a message to appear 
on the gauge.

U.S. models

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Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

The system does not monitor the tires when driving 
at low speed.

Conditions such as low ambient temperature and 
altitude change directly affect tire pressure and can 
trigger the low tire pressure/TPMS indicator to come on.

Tire pressure checked and inflated in:

•

Warm weather can become under-inflated in 
colder weather.

•

Cold weather can become over-inflated in warmer 
weather.

The low tire pressure/TPMS indicator will not come 
on as a result of over inflation.

The TPMS may not function properly if tire type and 
size are mixed. Make sure to use the same size and 
type of tire.

2

Checking and Maintaining Tires

 P. 617

The low tire pressure/TPMS indicator may come on 
with a delay or may not come on at all when:

•

You rapidly accelerate, decelerate, or turn the 
steering wheel.

•

You drive on snowy or slippery roads.

•

Tire chains are used.

The low tire pressure/TPMS indicator may come on 
under the following conditions:

•

A compact spare tire is used.

•

There is a heavier and uneven load on the tires than 
the condition at calibration.

•

Tire chains are used.

Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator

Models with A-type meter

Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator

Models with B-type meter

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Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

Driving

You must start TPMS calibration every time you:

•

Adjust the pressure in one or more tires.

•

Rotate the tires.

•

Replace one or more tires.

Before calibrating the TPMS:

•

Set the cold tire pressure in all four tires.

2

Checking Tires

 P. 617

Make sure:

•

The vehicle is at a complete stop.

•

The transmission is in 

(

P

.

•

The power mode is in ON.

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Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

The Vehicle Stability Assist

TM

 (VSA

®

) system, Vehicle 

Stability Assist

TM

 (VSA

®

) 

OFF

, Adaptive Cruise Control 

(ACC) with Low Speed Follow, low tire pressure/
TPMS and safety support indicators may come on in 
amber along with a message in the gauge when you 
set the power mode to ON after reconnecting the 
battery.
Drive a short distance at more than 12 mph (20 km/h).
Each indicator should go off. If any do not, have your 
vehicle checked by a dealer.

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TPMS Calibration

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TPMS Calibration

TPMS cannot be calibrated if a compact spare tire is 
installed.
The calibration process requires approximately 30 
minutes of cumulative driving at speeds between 
31-62 mph (50-100 km/h).
During this period, if power mode is set to ON and 
the vehicle is not moved within 45 seconds, you may 
notice the low tire pressure indicator comes on 
briefly. This is normal and indicates that the 
calibration process is not yet complete.

If the tire chains are installed, remove them before 
calibrating the TPMS.

If the low tire pressure/TPMS indicator comes on even 
when the properly inflated specified regular tires are 
installed, have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

We recommend that the tires be replaced with the 
same brand, model, and size as the originals. Ask a 
dealer for details.

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Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

Driving

You can calibrate the system from the settings 
on the driver information interface.

1.

Press the 

 (home) button, to select 

Settings

, then press the left selector wheel.

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Vehicle settings

 appears on the display.

2.

Roll the left selector wheel.

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TPMS calibration

 appears on the 

display.

Models with color audio system

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Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

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3.

Press the left selector wheel.

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The display switches to the 
customization setup screen, where you 
can select 

Cancel

 or 

Calibrate

.

4.

Roll the left selector wheel and select 

Calibrate

, then press the left selector 

wheel.

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Calibration started

 screen appears, 

then the display returns to the 
customization menu screen.

•

If the 

Calibration failed to start

 message 

appears, repeat step 4.

•

The calibration process finishes 
automatically.

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Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

Driving

You can calibrate the system from the 
customized feature on the audio/information 
screen.

1.

Set the power mode to ON.

2.

Press the 

 button.

3.

Select 

Vehicle Settings

.

4.

Select 

TPMS Calibration

.

5.

Select 

Calibrate

 or 

Cancel

.

•

If the 

Calibration Failed To Start.

 

message appears, repeat step 5.

•

The calibration process finishes 
automatically.

Models with Display Audio