Honda Civic Sedan 2023 Instrument Panel
The gauge panel is the heart of the 2023 Honda Civic Sedan when it comes to information and control. This dynamic dashboard, with its knobs, gauges, and lights, is the link between the driver and the machine. At its core is the speedometer, which shows you how fast you’re going, while the fuel gauge keeps an eye on how much gas you have left. The temperature gauge keeps the engine from getting too hot, and the tachometer shows how many times per minute the engine is turning. The speedometer keeps track of the miles you’ve driven and shows you where you’ve been. In this world of lights, the “Check Engine” light is a monitor for the health of the car’s engine, and the “ABS” light is a sign that the car is stable. The “Oil Pressure” light keeps an eye on the health of the engine, and the “Seat Belt” light gently reminds you to stay safe. Every time you look at the instrument panel, it tells you what’s going on with your drive. This keeps you both aware and in charge. As you drive your 2023 Honda Civic Sedan down the road, remember that behind its sleek exterior is a full dashboard that gives you information and helps you get to your goal with confidence.
Gauges and Driver Information Interface
Gauges
Gauges include the speedometer, fuel gauge, and other related indicators. They are displayed when the power mode is in ON.
Speedometer
Displays your driving speed in mph or km/h.
You can set the speedometer and the displayed measurements to read in either km/h or mph.
- Speed/Distance Units
- Settings*
- Customized Features
U.S. models with B-type meter
If you change the unit from miles and mph to km and km/h, the current vehicle speed in mph appears next to the digital speedometer.
Tachometer
Shows the number of engine revolutions per minute.
Models with A-type meter
The tachometer can be turned on and off using the driver information interface or audio/information screen.
Settings*
Customized Features
Even if you have turned off the tachometer on the driver information interface or audio/information screen, if No content is selected on the driver information interface, it will change to a tachometer-only display.
Manual transmission models with B-type meter
The shift up alarm sounds when the tachometer reading approaches the red zone.
You can turn the shift up alarm feature on and off.
Customized Features
Fuel Gauge
Displays the amount of fuel left in the fuel tank.
NOTICE
You should refuel when the reading approaches E Running out of fuel can cause the engine to misfire, damaging the catalytic converter.
The actual amount of remaining fuel may differ from the fuel gauge reading.
Models with B-type meter
Temperature Gauge
Displays the temperature of the engine coolant.
NOTICE
Driving with the temperature gauge reading in the upper zone can cause serious engine damage. Pull safely to the side of the road and allow engine temperature to return to normal.
Overheating
Odometer
Shows the total number of miles or kilometers that your vehicle has accumulated.
Outside Temperature
Shows the outside temperature in Fahrenheit (U.S.) or Celsius (Canada).
Adjusting the outside temperature display
Adjust the temperature reading by up to ±5°F or ±3°C if the temperature reading seems incorrect.
The temperature sensor is in the front bumper. Road heat and exhaust from another vehicle can affect the temperature reading when your vehicle speed is less than 19 mph (30 km/h).
It may take several minutes for the display to be updated after the temperature reading has stabilized.
You can adjust the temperature reading.
- Settings*
- Customized Features
Traffic Sign Recognition System
Shows certain detected traffic signs while driving.
The indicator blinks when the maximum speed of the traffic sign detected by the Traffic Sign Recognition System is exceeded.
Traffic Sign Recognition System 
Current Mode for ACC with Low Speed Follow*, the LKAS, and Traffic Jam Assist*
Shows the current mode for ACC with Low Speed Follow*, LKAS, and Traffic Jam Assist*.
- Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow*
- Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)*
- Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)
- Traffic Jam Assist*
Models with B-type meter
When you set speed for ACC with Low Speed Follow* or cruise control, a set speed mark will be displayed on the speedometer.
Models with A-type meter
Clock
Shows the clock.
You can adjust the time manually and change the clock display to show the 12 hour clock or 24 hour clock.
Clock
Rev Indicators*
Light up from outside to center according to engine speed.
Customized Features
Driver Information Interface (A-type Meter)
The driver information interface shows information such as the estimated travelable distance and fuel economy of the vehicle. It also displays messages such as warnings and other helpful information.
When a warning message displays, please check the message and contact a dealer and have the vehicle inspected if necessary. Please refer to the pages below if the Engine oil pressure low or Engine temperature too hot message is displayed.
- If the Engine oil pressure low Warning Appears
Overheating
Switching the Display
Accessing contents in the display
Press the 
(home) button, then roll the left selector wheel to scroll to the content
you want to see. Press the left selector wheel to see detailed information.
You can add or delete the meter contents.
Customize Display
Continuously variable transmission models
Manual transmission models
Range / Fuel / Trip Meter
Roll the left selector wheel to switch between trip meter A and trip meter B.
Trip meter
Shows the total number of miles or kilometers driven since the last reset. Meters A and B can be used to measure two separate trips.
Resetting a trip meter
To reset the trip meter, display it, press the left selector wheel and then select Reset.
The trip meter is reset to 0.0.
- Average Fuel Economy
Shows the estimated average fuel economy of each trip meter in mpg or l/100 km. The display is updated at set intervals. When a trip meter is reset, the average fuel economy is also reset.
You can change when to reset the average fuel economy.
Settings*
Customized Features - Instant Fuel Economy
Shows the instant fuel economy as a bar graph in mpg or l/100 km. - Range
Shows the estimated distance you can travel on the remaining fuel. This estimated distance is based on the vehicle’s current fuel economy.
The driving range displayed is only an estimate and may differ to the actual distance the vehicle can travel.
Speed / Time / Trip Meter
Roll the left selector wheel to switch between trip meter A and trip meter B.
- Trip meter
Trip meter - Elapsed time
Shows the time elapsed since Trip A or Trip B was reset.
You can change when to reset the elapsed time.
Settings*
Customized Features - Average speed
Shows the average speed in mph or km/h since Trip A or Trip B was reset.
You can change when to reset the average speed.
Settings*
Customized Features
Turbo Gauge*
When the turbo is producing boost, this gauge indicates a rise in boost pressure.
Navigation*
- Compass
Shows the compass screen. - Turn-by-Turn Directions
When driving guidance is provided by the Android Auto or Apple CarPlay, turn-by-turn directions to your destination appear.
You can select whether to have the turn-by-turn display come on or not during the route guidance.
Customized Features
Turn-by-turn directions may not be available for all apps.
Driver Attention Monitor
The Driver Attention Monitor analyzes steering inputs to determine if the vehicle is being driven in a manner consistent with drowsy or inattentive driving. If it determines that the vehicle is being driven in such a manner, it will display the degree of the driver’s attention on the driver information interface.
The Driver Attention Monitor cannot always detect if the driver is tired or inattentive.
Regardless of the system’s feedback, if you are feeling tired, stop in a safe location and rest for as long as needed.
When you select Driver attention on the driver information interface, bars on it light up in white to indicate the degree of the driver’s attention.
Accessing contents in the display 
If two bars light up, the Driver attention level low message will appear.
If one bar lights up, the Driver attention level low. Time for a break. message will appear, a beep will sound, and the steering wheel will vibrate.
If this message appears, stop in a safe location and rest for as long as needed.
The message will disappear when the left selector wheel is pressed or when the system has determined that the driver is driving normally.
If the driver does not take a break and the monitor continues to detect that the driver is very tired, the message will appear again after approximately 15 minutes, accompanied by a beep and steering wheel vibrations.
The message does not appear when the traveling time is 30 minutes or less.
- The Driver Attention Monitor resets when:
- The engine is turned off.
- The driver unfastens the seat belt and opens the door while the vehicle is stopped.
- For the Driver Attention Monitor to function:
- The vehicle must be traveling above 25 mph (40 km/h).
- The electric power steering (EPS) system indicator must be off.
The bars on the driver information interface remain grayed out unless the Driver Attention Monitor is functioning.
- Depending on driving conditions or other factors, the Driver Attention Monitor may not function in the following circumstances:
- The steering assist function of the Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) is active. 2 Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) P. 578
- The condition of the road is poor, e.g., the surface is unpaved or bumpy.
- It is windy.
- The driver is frequently operating the vehicle in an assertive manner such as changing lanes or accelerating.
- Customizing
You can change the Driver Attention Monitor settings. Select Tactile and audible alert*1/Tactile And Audible Alert*2, Tactile alert*1/Tactile Alert*2, or OFF.
Settings*
Customized Features
1: Models with 7-in. Color Touchscreen
2: Models with 9-in. Color Touchscreen
Not available on all models
Throttle & Brake*
- Accelerator Position Meter
Displays the accelerator position in degrees of%. - Braking Pressure Meter
Displays the brake pressure in psi when the brake is applied.
G-Meter*
Displays the strength (G) and direction of the load that is applied to the vehicle during driving.
The meter does not display a lateral force larger than 1.2 G.
Stopwatch*
Measures the lap time, and displays the previously measured times and the fastest lap time.
Be sure to use this measurement function only where and when it is safe to do so.
Lap time is displayed from 00:00.00 to 9:59:59.99. A maximum of 20 lap times can be stored at a time.
Measuring LAP Time
- Roll the left selector wheel, then select and press Start/Stop to display the lap time measurement screen.
- Press the left selector wheel to start measurement.
- Press the left selector wheel to stop measurement.
- To measure the time per lap, roll the left selector wheel at the end of each lap.
- To return to the stopwatch menu screen, press and hold the left selector wheel.
Checking/Clearing history
To check or clear the history, roll the left selector wheel, then select History/Reset and press it.
- To scroll through the lap times, roll the left selector wheel.
- To clear the history, press the left selector wheel on the stopwatch history screen while the lap time is not being measured, then select and press Reset.
- To return to the stopwatch menu screen, press and hold the left selector wheel.
Seat Belts
Occurs, under specified conditions, when seat belts are latched or unlatched.
Seat Belt Reminder
Maintenance
Shows the remaining oil life and Maintenance MinderTM.
Maintenance MinderTM
Safety Support
Indicates the status of the Road Departure Mitigation system, CMBSTM, and blind spot information system* such as On, Off, or Failure, by color and letters.
The following colors indicate the status of any of the above mentioned systems:
- Green: The system is on.
- Gray: The system is off.
- Amber: There is a problem with the system.
If a system is indicated by the color amber, have your vehicle checked by a dealer immediately.
To turn on or off each system, first rotate the left selector wheel to switch displays. From the next display you can select which system to turn on or off.
- Road Departure Mitigation system On and
Blind Spot Information System On and Off
CMBSTM On and Off
You can also confirm the status of each function by the color of the safety support indicator.
Safety Support Indicator (Amber)
Safety Support Indicator (Green/Gray)
Customize Display
Change the settings to your liking.
Icons that are gray cannot be removed from the home screen.
Continuously variable transmission models
When you customize settings, shift to 
.
Manual transmission models
When you customize settings, set the parking brake.
Arrange content
You can choose which icons to display on the home screen.
- Roll the left selector wheel to scroll to select Customize display, then press the left selector wheel.
- Roll the left selector wheel.
Speed/Distance Units
Enables you to show another unit on the driver information interface and set the displayed measurements to read in either miles and mph or km and km/h.
Press and hold the left selector wheel when you select No content on the driver information interface. Each time you do this, the unit will change from miles and mph to km and km/h or vice versa. After this, a confirmation screen will appear for a few seconds.
Warnings
You can check if there are any active warning messages.
If there are multiple warnings, you can roll the left selector wheel to see other warnings.
Settings*
Use the driver information interface to customize certain features.
To customize other features, roll the left selector wheel.
- List of customizable options
Example of customization settings
When you customize settings, shift to .
How to customize
Press the (home) button, then select the Settings screen by rolling the left selector wheel while the power mode is in ON, the vehicle is at a complete stop, and the shift position is in . Then, press the left selector wheel.
List of customizable options
1:Default Setting
Not available on all models
Example of customization settings
The steps for changing the “Trip A” reset timing setting to When fully refueled are shown below. The default setting for “Trip A” reset timing is Manually reset.
- 1. Press the (home) button, to select Settings, then press the left selector wheel.
- Roll the left selector wheel until Meter setup appears on the display.
- Press the left selector wheel.
- Language selection appears first in the display.
- Language selection appears first in the display.
- Roll the left selector wheel until “Trip A” reset timing appears on the display, then press the left selector wheel.
- The display switches to the customization setup screen, where you can select When fully refueled, IGN OFF, Manually reset, or Back.
- The display switches to the customization setup screen, where you can select When fully refueled, IGN OFF, Manually reset, or Back.
- Roll the left selector wheel and select When fully refueled, then press the left selector wheel.
- The Selected appears, then the display returns to the customization menu screen.
- The Selected appears, then the display returns to the customization menu screen.
- Press the left selector wheel after Back appears on the display.
- Repeat Step 6 until you return to the normal screen.
Driver Information Interface Left Side Area (B-type Meter)
Shows the current mode for audio and phone information, etc.
- Audio Remote Controls
- Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®
Clock
Shows the clock.
You can adjust the time manually and change the clock display to show the 12 hour clock or 24 hour clock.
Clock
You can choose whether the clock is displayed on the driver information interface.
Customize Display
Stopwatch*
Measures the lap time, and displays the previously measured times and the fastest lap time.
Be sure to use this measurement function only where and when it is safe to do so.
Lap time is displayed from 00:00.00 to 9:59:59.99. A maximum of 20 lap times can be stored at a time.
Measuring LAP Time
- Change the display content on the left side area to Stopwatch.
Select the display content on the left side area
- Press the left selector wheel to display the stopwatch menu screen.
- Select Start/Stop and press the left selector wheel to display the lap time measurement screen.
- Press the left selector wheel to start measurement.
- Press the left selector wheel to stop measurement.
- To measure the time per lap, roll the left selector wheel at the end of each lap.
- To return to the stopwatch menu screen, press and hold the left selector wheel.
- Checking/Clearing history
To check or clear the history, select History/Reset on the stopwatch menu screen and press the left selector wheel.
To scroll through the lap times, roll the left selector wheel. - To clear the history, press the left selector wheel on the stopwatch history screen while the lap time is not being measured, then select and press Reset.
- To return to the stopwatch menu screen, press and hold the left selector wheel.
- Customize Display
- Arrange audio source on the left side area
You can choose which sources to display on the audio source screen.
Continuously variable transmission models
When you customize settings, shift to .
Manual transmission models
When you customize settings, set the parking brake.
- Roll the left selector wheel until Customize display is selected, then press the left selector wheel.
- Roll the left selector wheel to scroll to select Hide/show, then press the left selector wheel.
- Roll the left selector wheel to scroll between audio sources, then press the left selector wheel to check or uncheck them.
Continuously variable transmission models
Turn the displaying on the left side area on and off
You can select whether the current audio information and clock appear on the left side area.
- Roll the left selector wheel until Customize display is selected, then press the left selector wheel.
- Roll the left selector wheel to scroll to select Audio & clock, then press the left selector wheel.
- Roll the left selector wheel to scroll to select your desired settings, then press the left selector wheel.
Manual transmission models
Select the display content on the left side area
You can change the display content on the left side area. Select Audio & clock, Stopwatch, or OFF.
- Roll the left selector wheel until Customize display is selected, then press the left selector wheel.
- Roll the left selector wheel to scroll to select Display content, then press the left selector wheel.
- Roll the left selector wheel to scroll to select your desired content, then press the left selector wheel.
Driver Information Interface Right Side Area (B-type Meter)
The driver information interface shows information such as the estimated travelable distance and fuel economy of the vehicle. It also displays messages such as warnings and other helpful information.
When a warning message displays, please check the message and contact a dealer and have the vehicle inspected if necessary. Please refer to the pages below if the Engine oil pressure low or Engine temperature too hot message is displayed.
- If the Engine oil pressure low Warning Appears
Overheating
Switching the Display
Roll the right selector wheel to view different types of content.
You can add or delete the meter contents.
Customize Display
Continuously variable transmission models
Manual transmission models
Range / Fuel / Trip Meter
Press the right selector wheel to switch between trip meter A and trip meter B.
Trip meter
Shows the total number of miles or kilometers driven since the last reset. Meters A and B can be used to measure two separate trips.
Resetting a trip meter
To reset the trip meter, display it, press and hold the right selector wheel and then select Reset.
The trip meter is reset to 0.0.
- Average fuel economy
Shows the estimated average fuel economy of each trip meter in mpg or l/100 km. The display is updated at set intervals. When a trip meter is reset, the average fuel economy is also reset. - Instant fuel economy
Shows the instant fuel economy as a bar graph in mpg or l/100 km.
You can change when to reset the average fuel economy.
Customized Features - Range
Shows the estimated distance you can travel on the remaining fuel. This estimated distance is based on the vehicle’s current fuel economy.
The driving range displayed is only an estimate and may differ to the actual distance the vehicle can travel.
Speed / Time / Trip Meter
Press the right selector wheel to switch between trip meter A and trip meter B.
Trip meter
Trip meter- Elapsed time
Shows the time elapsed since Trip A or Trip B was reset.
You can change when to reset the elapsed time.
Customized Features - Average speed
Shows the average speed in mph or km/h since Trip A or Trip B was reset.
You can change when to reset the average speed.
Customized Features
Turbo Gauge*
When the turbo is producing boost, this gauge indicates a rise in boost pressure.
Navigation
When the compass or turn-by-turn directions are displayed, you can control some navigation system functions on the driver information interface by pressing the right selector wheel.
Refer to the Navigation System Manual
You can select whether to have the turn-by-turn display come on or not during the route guidance.
Customized Features
Turn-by-turn directions may not be available for all apps.
- Compass
Shows the compass screen. - Turn-by-Turn Directions
When driving guidance is provided by the navigation system, Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, turn-by-turn directions to your destination appear.
Refer to the Navigation System Manual
Apple CarPlay
Android AutoTM
Driver Attention Monitor
The Driver Attention Monitor analyzes steering inputs to determine if the vehicle is being driven in a manner consistent with drowsy or inattentive driving. If it determines that the vehicle is being driven in such a manner, it will display the degree of the driver’s attention on the driver information interface.
The Driver Attention Monitor cannot always detect if the driver is tired or inattentive.
Regardless of the system’s feedback, if you are feeling tired, stop in a safe location and rest for as long as needed.
When you select Driver Attention Monitor on the driver information interface, bars on it light up in white to indicate the degree of the driver’s attention.
Switching the Display 
If two bars light up, the Driver attention level low message will appear.
If one bar lights up, the Driver attention level low. Time for a break. message will appear, a beep will sound, and the steering wheel will vibrate.
If this message appears, stop in a safe location and rest for as long as needed.
The message will disappear when the right selector wheel is rolled or when the system has determined that the driver is driving normally.
If the driver does not take a break and the monitor continues to detect that the driver is very tired, the message will appear again after approximately 15 minutes, accompanied by a beep and steering wheel vibrations.
The message does not appear when the traveling time is 30 minutes or less.
- The Driver Attention Monitor resets when:
- The engine is turned off.
- The driver unfastens the seat belt and opens the door while the vehicle is stopped.
- For the Driver Attention Monitor to function:
- The vehicle must be traveling above 25 mph (40 km/h).
- The electric power steering (EPS) system indicator must be off.
The bars on the driver information interface remain grayed out unless the Driver Attention Monitor is functioning.
- Depending on driving conditions or other factors, the Driver Attention Monitor may not function in the following circumstances:
- The steering assist function of the Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) is active. 2 Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) P. 578
- The condition of the road is poor, e.g., the surface is unpaved or bumpy.
- It is windy.
- The driver is frequently operating the vehicle in an assertive manner such as changing lanes or accelerating.
- Customizing
You can change the Driver Attention Monitor settings. Select Tactile And Audible Alert, Tactile Alert, or OFF.
Customized Features
Accelerator Position/Braking Pressure Meter*
- Accelerator Position Meter
Displays the accelerator position in degrees of%. - Braking Pressure Meter
Displays the brake pressure in psi when the brake is applied.
G-Meter*
Displays the strength (G) and direction of the load that is applied to the vehicle during driving.
The meter does not display a lateral force larger than 1.2 G.
Seat Belts
Occurs, under specified conditions, when seat belts are latched or unlatched.
Seat Belt Reminder
Maintenance
Shows the remaining oil life and Maintenance MinderTM.
Maintenance MinderTM
Safety Support
Indicates the status of the Road Departure Mitigation system, CMBSTM, Low Speed Braking Control and blind spot information system such as On, Off, or Failure, by color and letters.
The following colors indicate the status of any of the above mentioned systems:
- Green: The system is on.
- Gray: The system is off.
- Amber: There is a problem with the system.
If a system is indicated by the color amber, have your vehicle checked by a dealer immediately.
To turn on or off each system, first press the right selector wheel to switch displays. From the next display you can select which system to turn on or off.
- Road Departure Mitigation system On and Off
- Blind Spot Information System On and Off
- System On and Off
- CMBSTM On and Off
You can also confirm the status of each function by the color of the safety support indicator.
- Safety Support Indicator (Amber)
- Safety Support Indicator (Green/Gray)
Even when the Low Speed Braking Control icon is green, if the parking sensor is turned off for the rear only, the brake assist will not operate when reversing
Turning off All Rear Sensors
Warnings
You can check if there are any active warning messages.
If there are multiple warnings, you can roll the right selector wheel to see other warnings.
Speed/Distance Units
Enables you to show another unit on the driver information interface and set the displayed measurements to read in either miles and mph or km and km/h.
Press and hold the right selector wheel when you select the Blank/Unit change screen on the driver information interface. Each time you do this, the unit will change from miles and mph to km and km/h or vice versa. After this, a confirmation screen will appear for a few seconds.
Customize Display
Change the settings to your liking.
Arrange content on the right side area
You can choose which contents to display on the right side area.
Contents that are gray cannot be removed from the right side area.
Continuously variable transmission models
When you customize settings, shift to .
Manual transmission models
When you customize settings, set the parking brake.
- Press the right selector wheel when you select the Customize display on the driver information interface.
- Roll the right selector wheel to scroll to select Hide/show, then press the right selector wheel.
- Roll the right selector wheel to scroll between contents, then press the right selector wheel to check or uncheck them.
Change gauge design
You can change the gauge design to a round or bar design.
When using the Round minimal or Bar minimal gauge design, a simplified display is used when ACC with Low Speed Follow* is in operation.
- Press the right selector wheel when you select the Customize display on the driver information interface.
- Roll the right selector wheel to scroll to select Gauge design, then press the right selector wheel.
- Roll the right selector wheel to scroll to select your desired settings, then press the right selector wheel.
FAQ
Answer: The instrument panel, also known as the dashboard, is the area in front of the driver that contains various gauges, indicators, and controls.
Answer: The speedometer displays the vehicle’s current speed in miles per hour (mph) or kilometers per hour (km/h).
Answer: Many vehicles, including the Civic Sedan, often allow you to switch between mph and km/h by pressing a button on the instrument panel.
Answer: The fuel gauge indicates the amount of fuel remaining in the gas tank, helping the driver monitor fuel levels.
Answer: The temperature gauge displays the engine’s operating temperature. If it becomes too high, it can indicate a potential overheating issue.
Answer: The tachometer displays the engine’s revolutions per minute (RPM), helping the driver monitor engine performance and shifts.
Answer: The odometer displays the total distance the vehicle has traveled since it was first put into use.
Answer: The “Check Engine” light alerts the driver to potential issues with the vehicle’s engine or emissions system that require attention.
Answer: The “ABS” light stands for Anti-Lock Braking System. It illuminates briefly during startup and should turn off once the system is initialized.
Answer: You can often adjust the brightness of the instrument panel lights using a control knob or button on the dashboard.
Answer: The “Oil Pressure” light alerts the driver if the engine’s oil pressure is lower than normal, indicating potential engine issues.
Answer: The “Seat Belt” light reminds occupants to fasten their seat belts for their safety.
Answer: Yes, many vehicles include a “Maintenance Required” light on the instrument panel to remind the driver of scheduled maintenance.
Answer: The instrument panel provides essential information about vehicle status, performance, and safety, enhancing the driver’s awareness and overall driving experience.
Answer: A well-designed instrument panel with clear gauges, indicators, and controls can enhance the driver’s confidence by providing essential information at a glance, allowing them to focus on the road ahead.
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