Honda Civic 5 Owners Manual

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µ In MP3 or WMA mode, you can use
the seek function to select folders.
Press and hold the top ( ) of the
CH button until you hear a beep, to
skip f orward to the f irst f ile of the
next folder. Press the bottom ( ) to
skip backward to the previous f older.
If youareplayinganaudiounitinthe
auxiliary input jack, or playing a USB
f lash memory device or iPod in the
USB adapter cable (if equipped),
press and release the top ( ) of the
CH button to skip forward to the
beginning of the next f ile. Press the
bottom( )toskipbackwardtothe
beginning to the current f ile. Press it
twice to return to the previous f ile.
If youareplayingatapeinthe
optional tape player, press the top
( ) of the CH button to advance to
the next selection. Press the bottom
( ) to go back to the previous
selection. The system senses a silent
period, then resumes playing.The auxiliary input jack is in the
console compartment. The system
will accept auxiliary input f rom
standard audio accessories.
When a compatible audio unit is
connected to the jack, press the CD/
AUX button to select it.
Features
Auxiliary Input Jacks
(For some types)
Remote A udio Controls (For some types), A uxiliary Input Jack
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AUXILIARY INPUT JACK
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							If your vehicle’s battery is
disconnected or goes dead, you may
need to set the clock.
To set the time, press the CLOCK
(AM/FM) button until the clock
display begins to blink, then release
the button. The displayed time
begins to blink.
ChangethehourbypressingtheH
(preset 1) button until the numbers
advance to the desired time. Change
theminutebypressingtheM
(preset 2) button until the numbers
advance to the desired time.
Press the CLOCK button again to
enter the set time.
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On vehicles with audio system
(without navigation system)
Setting the Clock
Features317
CLOCK BUTTON
HOUR (H) BUTTON
MINUTE (M) BUTTONRESET (R) BUTTON
Left-hand drive model is shown.
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							You can quickly set the time to the
nearest hour. If the displayed time is
bef ore the half hour, pressing the R
buttonsetstheclockbacktothe
previous hour. If the displayed time
is af ter the half hour, the clock sets
f orward to the beginning of the next
hour.
For example: 1:06 will reset to 1:00
1:53 will reset to 2:00
ChangethehourbypressingtheH
button until the numbers advance to
the desired time. Change the minute
by pressing the M button until thenumbers advance to the desired time.
To set the time, turn the ignition
switch to the ON (II) position to
display the time. If your vehicle’s battery is
disconnected or goes dead, you will
need to set the clock. You can quickly set the time to the
nearest hour. If the displayed time is
bef ore the half hour, pressing the
CLOCK button until you hear a beep,
then pressing the R (preset 3) button
sets the clock back to the previous
hour. If the displayed time is af ter
the half hour, the clock sets forward
to the beginning of the next hour.
The navigation system receives
signals f rom the global positioning
system (GPS), and the displayed
time is updated automatically by the
GPS. Ref er to the navigation system
manual f or how to adjust the time. For example: 1:06 will reset to 1:00
1:53 will reset to 2:00
On vehicles without audio system
On vehicles with navigation system
Setting the Clock
Features318
HOUR (H)
BUTTONMINUTE (M)
BUTTONRESET (R)
BUTTON
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							To turn of f an activated system
bef ore 30 seconds have elapsed,
unlock the driver’s door with the
ignition key or the remote
transmitter. The security system helps to protect
your vehicle and valuables f rom thef t.
The horn sounds (the beeping alarm
on vehicles with ultrasonic sensor)
and the turn signal lights f lash if
someone attempts to break into your
vehicle or remove the audio display
unit. This alarm continues f or 30
seconds, then the system resets.
To set the ultrasonic sensor along
with the security system, you should
lock the doors and the tailgate with
the key or the remote transmitter. The security system sets
automatically 15 seconds (25
seconds on vehicles equipped with
the ultrasonic sensor activated) af ter
you lock the doors, bonnet, and
tailgate. For the system to activate,
you must lock the doors and the
tailgate f rom the outside with the
key or remote transmitter. The
security system indicator on the
instrument panel starts blinking
immediately to show you the system
is setting itself .
On vehicles with the ultrasonic
sensor, only the remote transmitter
canturnoff thesecuritysystem.
Unlocking the driver’s door with the
key cannot turn of f the security
system and activates the alarm.
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Securit y Syst em (For some t ypes)
Features319
SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR On vehicle with
manual
transmission or
i-SHIFTOn vehicle with
automatic
transmission
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							Do not attempt to alter this system
or add other devices to it. The security system will not set if
the bonnet, tailgate, or any door is
not f ully closed. If the system will not
set, check the door and tailgate
monitor on the multi-inf ormation
display (see page ), to see if the
doors and tailgate are f ully closed.
Since it is not part of the monitor
display, manually check the bonnet. Once the security system is set,
opening any door or tailgate (without
using the key or the remote
transmitter), or the bonnet, will
cause the system to alarm. It also
alarms if the audio unit is removed
f rom the dashboard or the wiring is
cut. When you lock the doors and the
tailgate with the key or the remote
transmitter, all outside turn signals
and both indicators in the instrument
panel flash three times to verify the
doors and the tailgate are locked and
the security system has set. When
you unlock them, these lights f lash
once.
The security system also sets af ter
you open the driver’s door, then lock
thedoorsandthetailgatewiththe
lock tab or master door lock switch
on the driver’s door while pulling the
outside door handle.The alarm will also be activated if a
passenger inside the locked vehicle
turns the ignition switch on.
When you set the super locking
along with the security system, the
alarm is not activated if someone
tries to open a door with the lock
tabs or the master door lock switch.101
On vehicles with super locking system
Securit y Syst em (For some t ypes)
Features320
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							The ultrasonic sensor is only
activated when the security system
issetbythekeyortheremote
transmitter. It monitors the interior
of the vehicle and activates the alarm
if someone intrudes into the
passenger compartment through a
window, or moves in the
compartment.If you set the security system with
the windows open, the ultrasonic
sensor may activate the alarm
unexpectedly when the system
senses strong vibrations on the
vehicle or loud sound.Whether the ultrasonic sensor is
activated or not, the security system
can only be turned of f by the remote
transmitter, not the key.
You can set the security system
without activating the ultrasonic
sensor. Pull the driver’s outside door
handle and pull the lock tab rearward.
Release the handle, then close the
door. The security system indicator
on the instrument panel comes on
f or 3 seconds, then starts blinking. Ultrasonic Sensor
(For some types)
Features
Securit y Syst em (For some t ypes)
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ULTRASONIC SENSORS
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							Cruise control allows you to maintain
a set speed above 40 km/h (25 mph)
without keeping your f oot on the
accelerator pedal. It should be used
f or cruising on straight, open
motorways. It is not recommended
f or city driving, winding roads,
slippery roads, heavy rain, or bad
weather.
Push in the CRUISE button on the
steering wheel. The CRUISE
MAIN indicator on the instrument
panel comes on.
Accelerate to the desired cruising
speed above 40 km/h (25 mph).Press and release the SET/
DECELbuttononthesteering
wheel. The CRUISE CONTROL
indicator on the instrument panel
comes on to show the system is
now activated.
Cruise control may not hold the set
speed when you are going up and
down hills. If your vehicle speed
increases going down a hill, use the
brakes to slow down. This will cancel
thecruisecontrol.Toresumetheset
speed, press the RES/ACCEL button.
The CRUISE CONTROL indicator
on the instrument panel will come
back on. 1.
2.3. Using Cruise Control
Cruise Control (For some types)
Features322
Improper use of the cruise
control can lead to a crash.
Use the cruise control only
when travelling on open
motorways in good weather.
RES/ACCEL BUTTON
CANCEL
BUTTON CRUISE
BUTTON
SET/DECEL BUTTON
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							You can decrease the set cruising
speed in any of these ways:
Press and hold the SET/DECEL
button. Release the button when
you reach the desired speed.
To slow down in very small
amounts, tap the SET/DECEL
button. Each time you do this,
your vehicle will slow down about
1.6km/h(1mph).
Tap the brake or clutch pedal
lightly with your f oot. The
CRUISE CONTROL indicator on
the instrument panel will go out.
When the vehicle slows to the
desired speed, press the SET/
DECEL button. You can increase the set cruising
speed in any of these ways:
Press and hold the RES/ACCEL
button. When you reach the
desired cruising speed, release the
button.
Push on the accelerator pedal until
you reach the desired cruising
speed, then press the SET/
DECEL button.
To increase the speed in very
small amounts, tap the RES/
ACCEL button. Each time you do
this, your vehicle will speed up
about 1.6 km/h (1 mph). While the cruise control system is
activated, the shift up or down
indicator does not work (see page
). 398On vehicles with manual transmission
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Cruise Control (For some types)
Features
Changing the Set Speed
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							When you push the CANCEL button,
or tap the brake or clutch pedal, the
system will remember the
previously-set cruising speed. To
return to that speed, accelerate to
above40km/h(25mph),thenpress
and release the RES/ACCEL button.
The CRUISE CONTROL indicator
comes on, and the vehicle will
accelerate to the same cruising
speed as bef ore.
Pressing the CRUISE button turns
the system off and erases the
previous cruising speed. You can cancel cruise control in any
of these ways:
Tap the brake or clutch pedal.
Push the CANCEL button on the
steering wheel.
Push the CRUISE button on the
steering wheel. Even with cruise control turned on,
you can still use the accelerator
pedal to speed up f or passing. Af ter
completing the pass, take your foot
of f the accelerator pedal. The vehicle
will return to the set cruising speed.
Resting your f oot on the brake or
clutch pedal causes cruise control to
cancel.
Cruise Control (For some types)
Features
Resuming the Set Speed Cancelling Cruise Control
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							Your vehicle has a parking sensor
system. The system lets you know
theapproximatedistancebetween
your vehicle and most obstacles
while you are parking. When the
system is on and your vehicle is
nearinganobstacle,youwillheara
beeping and see parking sensor
indicators on the multi-information
display.All obstacles may not always be
sensed. Even when the system is on,
you should look f or obstacles near
yourvehicletomakesureitissafeto
park.
Bef ore moving your vehicle, make
sure that the indicator in the button
comes on. If it is of f , the parking
sensor system cannot be activated. To activate the system, push the
button on the dashboard with the
ignition switch in the ON (II)
position. The indicator in the button
comesonwhenthesystemison.
Youwillhearabeep.Toturnthe
system of f , push the button again.If the parking brake is set (manual
transmission, i-SHIFT) or the shif t
lever is in the Park position
(automatic transmission), the
parking sensor system will not be
activated even with the ignition
switch in the ON (II) position.
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ParkingSensorSystem(Forsometypes)
Features325
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