Honda Civic (2019 year). Manual

Climate Control System

Using Automatic Climate Control

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Co
ntrols

Pressing the

(windshield defroster) button

turns the air conditioning 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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Defrosting the Windshield and Windows

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.

U.S. models with color audio system

Models with Display Audio

Models without SYNC button

Models with Display Audio

Models with SYNC button

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Climate Control System

Using Automatic Climate Control

Co
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To rapidly defrost the windows

1. Press the

button.

2. Press the

button.

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.

U.S. models with color audio system

Models with Display Audio

Models without SYNC button

Models with Display Audio

Models with SYNC button

Climate Control System

Using Automatic Climate Control

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Co
ntrols

You can set the temperature synchronously for the driver’s side and the passenger’s
side in synchronization mode.
1. Press the SYNC button.

The system switches to synchronization mode.

2. Adjust the temperature using the driver’s side temperature control dial.

Press the SYNC button to return to dual mode.

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Synchronization Mode

Synchronization Mode

When the system is in dual mode, the driver’s side
temperature and the passenger’s side temperature
can be set separately.

When you press the

button, the system changes

to synchronization mode.

SYNC Button

Driver’s Side
Temperature
Control Dial

Passenger’s
Side
Temperature
Control Dial

* Not available on all models

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Features

Audio System

About Your Audio System

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

. It can also

play USB flash drives, and iPod, iPhone and Bluetooth® devices.

You can operate the audio system from the buttons and switches on the panel, the
remote controls on the steering wheel, or the icons on the touchscreen interface

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. 312

SiriusXM® Radio

is available in the United States and

Canada, except Hawaii, Alaska, and Puerto Rico.

SiriusXM®

is a registered trademark of SiriusXM

Radio, Inc.

iPod, iPhone and iTunes are trademarks of Apple Inc.

State or local laws may prohibit the operation of
handheld electronic devices while operating a
vehicle.

Remote Controls

iPod

USB Flash Drive

* Not available on all models

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Audio System

USB Port(s)

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Features

USB Port(s)

The USB port (1.0A) is for playing audio
files on a USB flash drive and connecting
a cellular phone and charging device.

The USB port (1.5A) is for charging
devices, playing audio files and
connecting compatible phones with
Apple CarPlay or Android Auto.

To prevent any potential issues, be sure
to use an Apple MFi Certified Lightning
Connector for Apple CarPlay, and for
Android Auto, the USB cables should be
certified by USB-IF to be compliant with
USB 2.0 Standard.

Your vehicle comes supplied with a USB
extension cable that runs from the USB port
up through to the front console.

*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.
*2: Pre-installed on U.S. models only.

USB Port(s)

•

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

•

We recommend that you use a USB cable if you are
attaching a USB flash drive to the USB port.

•

You may also use your own USB 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 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 front USB port can supply up to 1.5A of power.
It does not output 1.5A unless requested by the
device.
For amperage details, read the operating manual of
the device that needs to be charged.
Turn the ignition switch to ACCESSORY

(

q or ON

(

first.

Under certain conditions, a device connected to the
port may generate noise in the radio you are listening
to.

USB charge (1.5A)

Models with
color audio
system

Models with
Display Audio

USB Extension Cable

Models with color audio system

Models with Display Audio

U.S. models

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Audio System

USB Port(s)

Features

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In the console compartment

The USB port (1.0A) is for playing audio files
on the USB flash drive and connecting a
cellular phone and charging device.

Move the removable beverage holder
tray rearward.

In the console compartment

* Not available on all models

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Audio System

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 a code entry screen. If this occurs, reactivate the audio system.

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Reactivating the audio system

1. Turn the ignition switch to ON

(

2. Turn on the audio system.
3. Press and hold the audio system power button for more than two seconds.

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.

*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.

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Audio System

Audio Remote Controls

Features

Audio Remote Controls

Allow you to operate the audio system while driving. The information is shown on
the driver information interface.

Buttons

Press

to cycle through the audio

mode as follows:

FM AM USB iPod Bluetooth® Audio

FM AM SiriusXM®

USB iPod

Bluetooth® Audio Pandora®

Apps

ENTER Button
• When listening to the radio and SiriusXM®

1. Press ENTER to switch the display to a preset list you stored in the preset buttons.
2. Press

to select a preset, then press ENTER.

• When listening to a USB flash drive
1. Press ENTER to display the folder list.
2. Press

to select a folder.

3. Press ENTER to display a list of tracks in that folder.
4. Press

to select a track, then press ENTER.

Audio Remote Controls

Some modes appear only when an appropriate
device or medium is used.

Depending on the Bluetooth® device you connect,
some functions may not be available.

Press the

(Hang-up/back) button to go back

to the previous command or cancel a command.

Press the

button to switch display.

2 Switching the Display P. 114

Button

ENTER Button

Button

(

- Bar

Button

3 4

Models with color audio system

Models with Display Audio

* Not available on all models

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Audio System

Audio Remote Controls

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Features

• When listening to an iPod
1. Press ENTER to display the iPod music list.
2. Press

to select a category.

3. Press ENTER to display a list of items in the category.
4. Press

to select an item, then press ENTER.

Press ENTER and press

repeatedly until the desired mode you want

to listen to is displayed.

• When listening to Internet Radio

1. Press ENTER to display the station list.
2. Press

to select an item, then press ENTER.

• When listening to Bluetooth® Audio
1. Press ENTER to display the track list.
2. Press

to select a track, then press ENTER.

(

- (Volume) Bar

Press

(

+: To increase the volume.

Press

(

-: To decrease the volume.

* Not available on all models

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Audio System

Audio Remote Controls

Features

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 an 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 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.

* Not available on all models

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Features

Audio System Basic Operation

To use the audio system, the ignition switch must be in ACCESSORY

(

q or ON

(

Use the selector knob or MENU/CLOCK
button to access some audio functions.

Press

to switch between the normal and

extended display for some functions.

Selector knob: Rotate left or right to scroll
through the available choices. Press

to set

your selection.
MENU/CLOCK button: Press to select any
mode.
The available mode includes the wallpaper,
display, clock, language setup, and play
modes. Play modes can be also selected from
scan, random, repeat, and so on.

(Back) button: Press to go back to the previous display.
(Sound) button: Press to select the sound setting mode.
(Day/Night) button: Press to change the audio/information screen

brightness.
Press

, then adjust the brightness using

Each time you press

, the mode switches between the daytime mode,

nighttime mode and OFF mode.

Models with color audio system

Audio System Basic Operation

These indications are used to show how to operate
the selector knob.

Rotate

to select.

Press

to enter.

Menu Items

2 Adjust Clock P. 134
2 Wallpaper Setup P. 224
2 Display Setup P. 227
2 Scan P. 229, 235
2 Play Mode P. 232, 235
2 RDS Settings P. 229
2 Bluetooth P. 236

Press the buttons on the steering wheel to change
any audio setting.

2 Audio Remote Controls P. 218

(Back)

Button

Selector Knob

MENU/
CLOCK
Button

(Day/Night)

Button

(Sound)

Button

Menu Display

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Audio System Basic Operation

Audio/Information Screen

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Features

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Audio

Shows the current audio information.

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Clock/Wallpaper

Shows a clock screen or an image you import.

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Change display

1. Press the MENU/CLOCK button.
2. Rotate

to select Settings, then press

3. Rotate

to select Display Change, then press

4. Rotate

to select Wallpaper, then press

If you want to return to the audio display, select Audio.

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