Quick Reference -> Guide Driving for Your Honda Civic 4 Door 2017-2023

Driving (P447)  
Manual Transmission* (P475)  
Paddle Shifters* (P472)  
Continuously Variable Transmission*  
Paddle shifters allow you to shift gears much like a manual  
transmission (1st through 7th). This is useful for engine braking.  
D-paddle shift mode: The transmission will shift back to  
automatic mode once the system detects that the vehicle is  
cruising.  
(P468, 470)  
Shift to (P and depress the brake pedal when starting the engine.  
Depress the brake pedal and  
press the release button to  
Shifting  
Sequential shift mode: Holds the selected gear, and the M  
indicator comes on.  
move out of (P  
Move the shift lever without  
pressing the release button.  
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Shift Lever Position Indicator  
M Indicator  
Gear  
Press the release button to  
move the shift lever.  
Position  
Indicator  
Paddle  
Shifter ( – )  
Paddle  
Shifter ( + )  
Models with  
paddle shifter paddle shifter  
Models without  
Selected  
Gear  
Number  
Shift Lever  
Release  
Button  
The selected gear  
position is shown in  
the instrument panel.  
Park  
Turn off or start the engine.  
Transmission is locked.  
Drive (S)  
Better acceleration.  
Reverse  
Used when reversing.  
Increased engine braking.  
Going up or down hills.  
On models with paddle shifter, 7-speed  
manual shift mode can be used.  
Neutral  
Transmission is not locked.  
Low*  
Drive  
Further increased engine  
braking.  
Going up or down hills.  
Normal driving.  
On models with paddle shifter, 7-  
speed mode can be used temporarily.  
* Not available on all models  
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VSA On and Off Button  
Adjustable Speed  
(P551)  
Limiter* (P490)  
This system enables you to set a maximum  
speed that cannot be exceeded even if  
you are depressing the accelerator pedal.  
To use the adjustable speed limiter, press  
the MAIN button. Select the adjustable  
speed limiter by pressing the LIM button,  
then press the –/SET when your vehicle  
reaches the desired speed.  
The vehicle stability assist (VSA) system  
helps to stabilise the vehicle during  
cornering, and helps to maintain traction  
while accelerating on loose or slippery  
road surfaces.  
VSA comes on automatically every time  
you start the engine.  
To partially disable or fully restore VSA  
function, press and hold the button until  
you hear a beep.  
The vehicle speed limit can be set from 30  
km/h to 250 km/h.  
Cruise Control* (P484, 487)  
CMBS On and Off (P569)  
When a possible collision is likely  
unavoidable, the CMBS can help you to  
reduce the vehicle speed and the severity  
of the collision.  
Cruise control allows you to maintain a  
set speed without keeping your foot on  
the accelerator pedal.  
Models without adjustable speed limiter  
To use cruise control, press the CRUISE  
button, then press –/SET once you have  
achieved the desired speed (above 40 km/  
h).  
To turn the CMBS on or off, press and  
hold the button until you hear a beep.  
Except Egyptian models  
Models with adjustable speed limiter  
To use cruise control, press the MAIN  
button. Select cruise control by pressing  
the LIM button, then press –/SET once  
you have achieved the desired speed  
(above 30 km/h).  
Deflation Warning  
System (DWS) (P556)  
Detects a change in tyre conditions and  
overall dimensions due to decrease in tyre  
pressures.  
Deflation warning system is turned on  
automatically every time you start the  
engine.  
A calibration procedure must be  
performed when certain conditions arise.  
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Refueling (P591)  
1.6 L engine models for Middle Eastern except Israeli and Turkish  
Unleaded petrol, research octane number 91 or higher  
Fuel recommendation:  
1.6 L engine models for Israeli, Turkish, and except Middle Eastern  
Unleaded premium petrol, research octane number 95 or higher  
1.5 L engine models  
Unleaded premium petrol/gasohol up to E10 (90% petrol and 10% ethanol), research octane  
number 95 or higher  
Fuel tank capacity: 46.9 L  
a
Press the edge of the fuel fill door to make it pop up  
slightly.  
b
After refueling, wait for about five seconds before  
removing the filler nozzle.  
Wait for five seconds  
* Not available on all models  
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