Honda Civic 5 Owners Manual
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These symbols/messages also trigger the appropriate indicator(s) on the instrument panel and cause the system message indicator to come on. The system message indicator does not go of f until the problem(s) are corrected. The f ollowing pages describe each system warning symbol/message that can be displayed. Here is a list of all messages: If there is a problem with your vehicle, f or example, the engine oil level is low or a door is not f ully closed, the multi-inf ormation display will show you the problem. It does this by interrupting the current display with one or more symbols/ messages. Most of the symbols/ messages are displayed f or about 5 seconds, and then the current display returns. Some symbols/ messages stay on until the problem is corrected.When your vehicle is new, the multi- inf ormation display shows the system warning symbols without the messages. This is the def ault setting when the vehicle leaves the f actory. You can customize this setting to see the system warning symbols with messages (see page ). Some symbols such as the low outside temperature, rear seat belt reminder indicator, etc., do not come with a message. In this section, the system symbol with message is used in almost all examples, but the symbol(s) are the same f or the def ault setting.123 System Warning Symbols Multi-Inf ormation Display Inst rument s and Cont rols96 SYSTEM MESSAGE INDICATOR 09/01/28 17:45:09 32SMG631_101
CONT INUED See pages 82 and 108.See pages 30 and 107. See pages 78 and 102.See pages 22 and 99. See pages 22 and 99. See pages 106, 566 and 567. See pages 106 and 563. See pages 106 and 569. See pages 105 and 564. See pages 109 and 565.See pages 107 and 565. See pages 109 and 568. See pages 107 and 420. See pages 102 and 471.See page 400. See pages 108 and 416. See pages 81 and 559. See pages 109 and 422. A/T model i-SHIFT model Multi-Inf ormation Display Inst rument s and Cont rols97 09/01/28 17:45:22 32SMG631_102
See pages 22 and 100. See page 101. See pages 103 and 144. See pages 102 and 155.See pages 95 and 104. See pages 111 and 145. See pages 104 and 116. See pages 104 and 116.See pages 86 and 103. See pages 86 and 103. See page 326. See page 329. See pages 110 and 595.See pages 110 and 596. See pages 104 and 426. See pages 112 and 426. See pages 111 and 476. Petrol models Diesel models Multi-Inf ormation Display Inst rument s and Cont rols98 09/01/28 17:45:35 32SMG631_103
Fasten Seat Belt Fasten Passenger Seat Belt You will also see the symbol ‘‘ ,’’ or this symbol with a ‘‘FASTEN PASSENGER SEAT BELT’’ message if a f ront seat passenger does not f asten their seat belt while driving. This symbol/message remains displayed if a passenger ignores it and does not f asten the seat belt while the vehicle is moving. In addition to the seat belt reminder indicator in the instrument panel, you will also see the symbol ‘‘ ,’’ or this symbol with a ‘‘FASTEN SEAT BELT’’ message if you do not f asten the seat belt while driving. This symbol/message remains displayed if you ignore it and do not f asten the seat belt while the vehicle is moving.For more inf ormation of the seat belt reminder indicator, see page .22 Multi-Inf ormation Display Inst rument s and Cont rols99 09/01/28 17:45:43 32SMG631_104
If the system cannot detect the seat belt use, you will see three dashes. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK (0) position to reset the system. If this happens repeatedly, have your vehicle checked by your dealer. Rear Seat Belt Use Monitor When you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, the upper segment of the multi-inf ormation display shows the rear seat belt use. This monitor goes of f af ter about 30 seconds. It will also go of f when you change the display by pressing the system message button on the steering wheel.The seat belt system detects any seat belt use of all three rear seat seating positions according to each seat belt buckle latch f unction. The system shows you how many rear seat belts are being used and reminds you and your passengers to f asten their seat belts. According to the rear seat belt use (1 through 3), you will see the indicator(s) highlighted on the right side of the upper segment.While driving, you can also conf irm the rear seat belt use. Press and release the INFO button ( ) repeatedly to change the display. Multi-Inf ormation Display Inst rument s and Cont rols100 Seat belts in right and centre positions are used. 09/01/28 17:45:51 32SMG631_105
Door and Tailgate Open If the tailgate or any door(s) is not closed tightly, this monitor display indicates you which door or the tailgate is not closed tightly, and reminds you to close the tailgate or the door(s) bef ore you start driving. This display continues until you close the door(s) and the tailgate.Pressing the INFO button on the steering wheel momentarily changes the display, but it will come back af ter about 5 seconds. Multi-Inf ormation Display Inst rument s and Cont rols101 09/01/28 17:45:56 32SMG631_106
Release Parking Brake Ignition Key If you start driving without releasing the parking brake, the current display is interrupted and the multi- inf ormation display shows this symbol, or this symbol with a ‘‘RELEASE PARKING BRAKE’’ message. This symbol/message continues, and a chime sounds, until you release the parking brake.If you leave the key in the ignition switch in the LOCK (0) or ACCESSORY (I) position and open the driver’s door, you will see this symbol, or this symbol with/a ‘‘IGNITION KEY’’ message on the display and hear a reminder beeper.Brake Fluid Low If the brake f luid level is at or below theMINmarkonthesideof the brake f luid reservoir in the engine compartment, you will see this symbol, or this symbol with a ‘‘BRAKE FLUID LOW’’ message. If you see this message, have the brake system checked by your dealer (see page ).471 Multi-Inf ormation Display Inst rument s and Cont rols102 09/01/28 17:46:03 32SMG631_107
If the level of the fuel in the tank gets low, you will see this symbol, or this symbol with a ‘‘FUEL LOW’’ message on the display, and you must ref uel soon. The low f uel indicator in the instrument panel will also come on (see page ).If the level of the fuel in the tank gets low, you will see this symbol, or this symbol with a ‘‘DIESEL FUEL LOW’’ message on the display, and you must ref uel soon. The low f uel indicator in the instrument panel will also come on (see page ). Fuel Low Diesel Fuel Low Headlights On If you turn the ignition switch to the ACCESSORY (I) or LOCK (0) position without turning of f the headlights or position lights, and open the driver’s door, you will see this symbol, or this symbol with a ‘‘HEADLIGHTS ON’’ message on the display. The lights on indicator in the instrument panel also comes on and stays on. You will also hear a reminder chime. 86 86 On petrol models On diesel models Multi-Inf ormation Display Inst rument s and Cont rols103 09/01/28 17:46:11 32SMG631_108
If the outside temperature is very low (near f reezing) and there is a risk that the road surf ace is iced over, you will see this symbol on the multi- inf ormation display. For more inf ormation on the outside temperature indicator, see page . Low Outside Temperature Tyre Pressure Low If one of your vehicle’s tyres has low pressure, you will see this symbol or this symbol with a ‘‘CHECK TYRE PRESSURE’’ message on the multi- inf ormation display. The def lation warning system indicator in the instrument panel will also come on. If you see this symbol/message, inspect the air pressure. For more inf ormation see page . If you set the speed alarm f unction in the custom settings, you will see this indicator and hear a beep when the vehicle speed reaches the set speed. You can set two dif f erent speeds f or the alarm. For more inf ormation to set the speed alarm, see page . Speed Alarm (For some types) 11695 425 Multi-Inf ormation Display Inst rument s and Cont rols104 Alarm at vehicle speed 80 km/h is set. 09/01/28 17:46:20 32SMG631_109
The f ollowing symbols/messages indicate various problems in your vehicle’s systems.Check Engine Oil Level If this symbol or this symbol with a ‘‘CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL’’ message comes on on the multi- inf ormation display when the engine is running, the engine oil level is low. You will also hear a beep with this symbol/message on. You should check the oil level and add engine oil. For more inf ormation, see page .If you ignore the oil level symbol/ message and keep driving with this symbol/message on, you can seriously damage the engine. You will also hear a beep when the symbol or the symbol with a message is displayed on the multi- inf ormation display the f irst time. 564 Syst em Warnings Multi-Inf ormation Display Inst rument s and Cont rols105 09/01/28 17:46:27 32SMG631_110