Honda Civic Hybrid (2015 year). Instruction — part 10

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Climate Control System

Using Automatic Climate Control

The automatic climate control system maintains the interior temperature you select.
The system also selects the proper mix of heated or cooled air that raises or lowers
the interior temperature to your preference as quickly as possible.

Use the system when the engine is running.
1. Press the AUTO button.
2. Adjust the interior temperature using the temperature control dial.
3. Press the

button to cancel.

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Switching between the recirculation and fresh air modes

Press the

(recirculation) button and switch the mode depending on

environmental conditions.
Recirculation mode (indicator on): Recirculates air from the vehicle’s interior through
the system.
Fresh air mode (indicator off): Maintains outside ventilation. Keep the system in
fresh air mode in normal situations.

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Using Automatic Climate Control

If any buttons are pressed while using the climate
control system in auto, the function of the button
that was pressed will take priority.

The AUTO indicator will go off, but functions
unrelated to the button that were pressed will be
controlled automatically.

During the Auto Idle Stop, the air conditioning
system will be turned off.
If the ECON mode is selected, the fan may also be
turned off.

To prevent cold air from blowing in from outside, the
fan may not start immediately when the AUTO
button is pressed.

If the interior is very warm, you can cool it down
more rapidly by partially opening the windows,
turning the system on AUTO, and setting the
temperature to low. Change the fresh mode to
recirculation mode until the temperature cools down.

When you set the temperature to the lower or upper
limit, Lo or Hi is displayed.

Dashboard
vents

Dashboard
and floor
vents

Floor vents

Floor and
defogger
vents

AUTO Button

Temperature
Control Dial

(Recirculation) Button

A/C (Air Conditioning) Button

Fan Control Dial

(On/Off) Button

MODE Button

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Pressing the

(windshield defroster) button

turns the air conditioner system on and
automatically switches the system to fresh air
mode.

Press the

button again to turn off, the

system returns to the previous settings.

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To rapidly defrost the windows

1. Press the

button.

2. Press the

button.

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Defrosting the Windshield and Windows

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Using Automatic Climate Control

Pressing the

button switches the climate

control system between on and off. When turned on,
the system returns to your last selection.

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

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Defrosting the Windshield and Windows

For your safety, make sure you have a clear view
through all the windows before driving.

Do not set the temperature near the upper or lower
limit.
When cold air hits the windshield, the outside of the
windshield may fog up.

If the side windows fog up, adjust the vents so that
the air hits the side windows.

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To rapidly defrost the windows

After defrosting the windows, switch over to fresh air
mode. If you keep the system in recirculation mode,
the windows may fog up from humidity. This
impedes visibility.

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Automatic Climate Control Sensors

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Automatic Climate Control Sensors

The automatic climate control system is
equipped with sensors. Do not cover or spill
any liquid on them.

Sensor

Sensor

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Features

This chapter describes how to operate technology features.

Audio System

About Your Audio System. . . . 148
USB/HDMI® Port. . . . . . . ... 149
USB Adapter Cable . . . . . . .. 150
Audio System Theft Protection . . . 151
Audio Remote Controls. . . . . 152

Audio System Basic Operation . . 154

Audio/Information Screen . . . . 155
Adjusting the Sound . . . . . . 159
Display Setup . . . . . . . . ... 160
Playing AM/FM Radio . . . . . ... 161
Playing SiriusXM® Radio

*

. . . . . 164

Playing a CD . . . . . . . . . 167
Playing an iPod . . . . . . . . 170
Playing Internet Radio . . . . . .. 173
Playing a USB Flash Drive . . . . . 175
Playing Bluetooth® Audio. . . . . 178
Playing a Video Using the HDMI® . . 180
Smartphone Apps . . . . . . . 182
Siri Eyes Free . . . . . . . . . 183

Audio Error Messages . . . . . .. 184
General Information on the Audio

System . . . . . . . . . . . . 188

Customized Features . . . . . . 192

Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®. . . . 205

* Not available on all models

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Audio System

About Your Audio System

On models with navigation system, see the Navigation System Manual for operation
of the audio system, Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®, and voice commands for these
features.

The audio system features AM/FM radio and SiriusXM® Radio service

*

. It can also

play audio CDs, WMA/MP3/AAC files, USB flash devices, and iPod, iPhone and
Bluetooth® devices.
You can operate the audio system from the buttons and switches on the panel, or
the icons on the touchscreen interface.

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About Your Audio System

SiriusXM® Radio is available on a subscription basis
only. For more information on SiriusXM® Radio,
contact a dealer.

2 General Information on the Audio System

P. 188

SiriusXM® Radio is available in the United States and
Canada, except Hawaii, Alaska, and Puerto Rico.

SiriusXM® is a registered trademark of Sirius XM
Radio, Inc.

Video CDs, DVDs, and 3-inch (8-cm) mini CDs are not
supported.

iPod, iPhone and iTunes are trademarks of Apple Inc.

State or local laws may limit the circumstances in
which you can launch or control your attached audio
device.

Remote Control

iPod

USB Flash

Drive

iPod

USB Flash

Drive

HDMI®

* Not available on all models

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USB/HDMI® Port

Features

USB/HDMI® Port

1. Open the cover.
2. Install the iPod dock connector or the USB

flash drive to the USB port.

3. Install the HDMI® cable to the HDMI® port.

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USB/HDMI® Port

•

Do not leave the iPod or USB flash drive in the
vehicle. Direct sunlight and high temperatures may
damage it.

•

Do not connect the iPod or USB flash drive using a
hub.

•

Do not use a device such as a card reader or hard
disk drive, as the device or your files may be
damaged.

•

We recommend backing up your data before using
the device in your vehicle.

•

Displayed messages may vary depending on the
device model and software version.

If the audio system does not recognize the iPod, try
reconnecting it a few times or reboot the device. To
reboot, follow the manufacturer’s instructions
provided with the iPod or visit www.apple.com/ipod.

The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition
Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo are
trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI
Licensing LLC in the United States and other
countries.

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USB Adapter Cable

Features

USB Adapter Cable

1. Lift the armrest and unclip the USB

connector cable.

2. Install the iPod dock connector or the USB

flash drive to the USB connector.

Audio Antenna

Your vehicle is equipped with a removable
antenna at the rear of the roof.

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USB Adapter Cable

•

Do not leave the iPod or USB flash drive in the
vehicle. Direct sunlight and high temperatures may
damage it.

•

Do not use an extension cable with the USB
adapter cable.

•

Do not connect the iPod or USB flash drive using a
hub.

•

Do not use a device such as a card reader or hard
disk drive, as the device or your files may be
damaged.

•

We recommend your data backed up before using
the device in your vehicle.

•

Displayed messages may vary depending on the
device model and software version.

If the audio system does not recognize the iPod, try
reconnecting it a few times or reboot the device. To
reboot, follow the manufacturer’s instructions
provided with the iPod or visit www.apple.com/ipod.

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Audio Antenna

NOTICE

Before using a “drive-through” car wash, remove the
antenna by unscrewing it by hand. This prevents the
antenna from being damaged by the car wash
brushes.

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Audio System Theft Protection

Features

Audio System Theft Protection

The audio system is disabled when it is disconnected from the power source, such as
when the battery is disconnected or goes dead. In certain conditions, the system
may display Enter Code. If this occurs, reactivate the audio system.

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Reactivating the audio system

1. Set the power mode to ON.
2. Turn on the audio system.
3. Press and hold the audio system power button for more than two seconds.

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The audio system is reactivated when the audio control unit establishes a
connection with the vehicle control unit. If the control unit fails to recognize
the audio unit, you must go to a dealer and have the audio unit checked.

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Audio Remote Controls

Features

Audio Remote Controls

Allow you to operate the audio system while driving.

SOURCE Button
Cycles through the audio modes as follows:
FM AM SiriusXM®

*

CD USB iPod

Pandora®

*

aha

TM*

Apps

*, *1

Bluetooth®

Audio AUX HDMI

(

+

(

- (Volume) Buttons

Press

(

+: To increase the volume.

Press

(

-: To decrease the volume.

Buttons

• When listening to the radio

Press : To select the next preset radio station.
Press : To select the previous preset radio station.
Press and hold

: To select the next strong station.

Press and hold

: To select the previous strong station.

• When listening to a CD, iPod, USB flash drive, or Bluetooth® Audio

Press : To skip to the next song.
Press : To go back to the beginning of the current or previous song.

• When listening to a CD or USB flash drive

Press and hold

: To skip to the next folder.

Press and hold

: To go back to the previous folder.

• When listening to Internet radio

*

Press : To skip to the next song.
Press and hold

: To select the next station.

Press and hold

: To select the previous station.

*1: Appears only when connected to HondaLink

TM

.

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Audio Remote Controls

The CD or AUX mode appears only when a CD is
loaded or HDMI device is connected. Pandora®

*

and

Bluetooth® Audio appear when a connection
(Bluetooth® or USB) is established with a device.

Button

SOURCE Button

Button

(

+ Button

(

- Button

MENU Button

* Not available on all models

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Audio Remote Controls

Features

Steering Wheel MENU Button
• When listening to the radio

Press and hold the MENU button: To select the radio station by Scan, Save
Preset, or Seek.

• When listening to SiriusXM® radio

*

Press and hold the MENU button: To select the channel by Scan, Save
Preset, Channel, or Category.

• When listening to a CD or USB flash drive

Press and hold the MENU button: To select the song by Scan, Repeat, or
Random.

• When listening to an iPod

Press and hold the MENU button: To select the song by Repeat or Shuffle.

• When listening to Internet radio

*

Press and hold the MENU button: To select Bookmark, or Play/Pause.

• When listening to a Bluetooth® Audio

Press and hold the MENU button: To select Pause or Play for the song.

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Audio Remote Controls

The MENU button is available only when the audio
mode is FM, AM, SiriusXM®

*

, CD, USB, iPod,

Pandora®

*

, Aha

TM

, or Bluetooth® Audio.

* Not available on all models

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To use the audio system function, the power mode must be in ACCESSORY or ON.

HOME: Select to go to the HOME screen.

2 Switching the Display P. 155

MENU: Touch to select any mode.
The available mode includes Change Source,
Station List, Save Preset, Music Search,
and play modes. Play modes can be also
selected from Scan, Random/Repeat, and so
on.
BACK: Select to go back to the previous
display when it is displayed.

button:

Press to change the audio/information screen
brightness.
Press

once and select

(

- or

(

+ to make

an adjustment.

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Each time you press

, the mode

switches among the daytime mode,
nighttime mode and OFF mode.

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Audio System Basic Operation

Audio Menu Items

2 Station List P. 162
2 Music Search P. 168, 171, 176, 179
2 Random/Repeat P. 169, 177
2 Scan P. 163, 169, 177

Button

MENU

BACK

HOME

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Audio/Information Screen

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Audio/Information Screen

Displays the audio status and wallpaper. From this display, you can go to various
setup options.

Select HOME to go to the HOME screen.
Select Phone, Info, Audio, Settings, or HondaLink.

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Switching the Display

HOME Screen

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Audio/Information Screen

Features

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Phone

Shows the HFL information.

2 Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® P. 205

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Info

Shows the Trip Computer, Clock/Wallpaper, Voice Info, or System/Device
Information.

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Audio

Shows the current audio information.

■

Settings

Enters the customizing menu screen.

2 Customized Features P. 192

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HondaLink Apps

Connects with your smartphone

*1

to play personalized music information, and social

media streams.

2 Smartphone Apps P. 182

*1: Available on specific phones only. Check handsfreelink.honda.com for
compatible phones and hondalink.com for feature details.

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Audio/Information Screen

Features

You can change, store, and delete the wallpaper on the audio/information screen.

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Import wallpaper

You can import up to five images, one at a time, for wallpaper from a USB flash
drive.

1. Connect the USB flash drive to the USB port

or the USB adapter cable.

2 USB/HDMI® Port P. 149
2 USB Adapter Cable P. 150

2. Select Settings to go to the Settings

screen.

3. Select Info.
4. Select Clock/Wallpaper Type, then the

Wallpaper tab.

5. Select Add New.

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The picture name is displayed on the list.

6. Select a desired picture.

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The preview is displayed on the left side
on the screen.

7. Select Start Import to save the data.

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The display will return to the wallpaper
list.

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Wallpaper Setup

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Wallpaper Setup

•

When importing wallpaper files, the image must be
in the USB flash drive’s root directory.
Images in a folder cannot be imported.

•

The file name must be fewer than 64 characters.

•

The file format of the image that can be imported
is BMP (bmp) or JPEG (jpg).

•

The individual file size limit is 5 MB.

•

The maximum image size is 4,096 × 4,096 pixels. If
the image size is less than 800 × 480 pixels, the
image is displayed in the middle of the screen with
the extra area appearing in black.

•

Up to 255 files can be selected.

•

If the USB flash drive does not have any pictures,
the No files detected message appears.

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Select wallpaper

1. Select Settings to go to the Settings screen.
2. Select Info.
3. Select Clock/Wallpaper Type, then the Wallpaper tab.

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The screen changes to the wallpaper list.

4. Select a desired wallpaper.

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The preview is displayed on the left side on the screen.

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The pop-up menu appears on the screen.

5. Select Set.

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The display will return to the wallpaper list.

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Delete wallpaper

1. Select Settings to go to the Settings screen.
2. Select Info.
3. Select Clock/Wallpaper Type, then the Wallpaper tab.

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The screen changes to the wallpaper list.

4. Select a wallpaper that you want to delete.

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The preview is displayed on the left side on the screen.

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The pop-up menu appears on the screen.

5. Select Delete.

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The confirmation message will appear.

6. Select Yes to delete completely.

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The display will return to the wallpaper list.

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Wallpaper Setup

From the pop-up menu, select Preview to see a
preview at full-size screen.

To go back to the previous screen, select OK, or
BACK.

When the file size is large, it takes a while to be
previewed.

To delete all wallpapers you add, select Delete All,
then Yes.

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Adjusting the Sound

Features

Adjusting the Sound

1. Select Settings.
2. Select Audio.
3. Select Sound.

Select the tabs to adjust the following choices:
BASS, TREBLE, FADER, BALANCE, SVC
(Speed-sensitive Volume Compensation)

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Adjusting the Sound

The SVC has four modes: Off, Low, Mid, and High.
SVC adjusts the volume level based on the vehicle
speed. As you go faster, audio volume increases. As
you slow down, audio volume decreases.