Honda Civic Owners Manual: Gauges
Gauges include the speedometer, tachometer, fuel gauge, and related indicators.
They are displayed when the ignition switch is in ON
*1.
Speedometer
Displays your driving speed in mph or km/h.
Tachometer
Shows the number of engine revolutions per minute.
Gauges
Models with information display
Press and hold the km/mile change knob until you
hear a beep. The speedometer reading and the
displayed measurements switch between mph and
km/h. 
Press the 
display/information)
button
repeatedly until the 
icon is shown
on the driver
information interface. Press ENTER, then press and
hold it again. The speedometer reading and the
displayed measurements will switch between mph
and km/h.
Fuel Gauge
Displays the amount of fuel left in the fuel tank.
NOTICE
You should refuel when the reading approaches
.
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.
Temperature Gauge
Displays the temperature of the engine coolant.
NOTICE
Driving with the temperature gauge pointer 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.
Information Display
The information display shows the odometer, trip meter, engine oil life and
maintenance service item codes, and other gauges.
■Switching the Display
Press the (TRIP) knob to change
the dis ...
See also:
Honda Civic Owners Manual. Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
ABS
Helps prevent the wheels from locking up, and helps you retain steering
control by
pumping the brakes rapidly, much faster than you.
The electronic brake distribution (EBD) system, which is part of the ABS, also
balances the front-to-rear braking distribution according to vehicle loading ...
