How to change settings on 2024 Honda Civic?
In the 2024 Honda Civic, most settings are customized through the center touchscreen, the steering wheel controls, and dedicated knobs. You can tailor infotainment, driver-assist features, climate, and display options to your preferences. The exact path can vary by trim and software version, but the steps below cover the common approach used across recent Civic models.
The article walks you through how to adjust key areas: infotainment and connectivity, vehicle and driver-assist settings, and display and climate preferences. Where trims differ, we note that some options may appear under slightly different menus or require enabling certain features first. Always refer to the owner's manual for model-specific details.
Infotainment and connectivity
To adjust media, phone pairing, and smartphone integration, use the center touchscreen. The following steps guide you to the primary menus for common tasks such as Bluetooth, CarPlay/Android Auto, and display brightness.
Accessing the settings on the touchscreen
- Turn on the vehicle and press the Home button on the center console to reach the main menu.
- Tap the Settings icon on the home screen to open system options.
- Navigate to Display, Sound, and Phone/Bluetooth to customize audio levels, screen brightness, and device connections.
- For smartphone integration, choose Apple CarPlay or Android Auto. Connect your phone via USB (or wirelessly if your trim supports it) and enable the chosen integration.
- Use voice controls via the steering wheel’s voice command button when needed to adjust settings hands-free.
Concluding note: These infotainment adjustments help you optimize media, connectivity, and screen presentation for comfortable driving and easy access to apps.
Vehicle and driver-assist settings
Driver-assist features and vehicle preferences are accessed through the center display menus and, in many cases, the steering wheel controls. This section covers enabling Honda Sensing, adjusting following distance, and tuning other safety systems.
Managing Honda Sensing and related features
- Turn on or off Honda Sensing by pressing the MAIN button on the steering wheel. This enables or disables the driver-assist suite.
- Adjust Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) distance using the Distance/Follow setting on the steering wheel controls or in the vehicle’s Driver Assist menu, selecting a closer or farther gap as conditions require.
- Enable or disable Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) and Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) from the Driver Assist or Vehicle Settings submenu, and choose preferred sensitivity if available.
- Review CMBS (Collision Mitigation Braking System) and other safety features in the Vehicle Settings area and enable or disable as desired.
- Access any parking-related aids (rearview camera guidelines, parking sensors) through the Vehicle or Display settings, depending on trim.
Concluding note: If you rely on these systems frequently, consider keeping Honda Sensing enabled with a preferred following distance for a balance of protection and driving confidence. Menu names and exact locations can vary by trim and software version.
Display, climate, and comfort preferences
Adjust how the cockpit looks and feels, including the instrument display, brightness, climate control, and unit settings. These adjustments help optimize visibility and comfort in different lighting and weather conditions.
Customizing the cockpit display and climate
- Display and theme: Go to Settings > Display to adjust brightness, contrast, and choose Light, Dark, or Auto themes. Some trims offer a digital instrument cluster selector for tone and layout.
- Units and language: In Settings, choose your preferred units (mph/kmh) and language. Temperature units (Celsius/Fahrenheit) can also be set here on many trims.
- Climate control: If you have dual-zone automatic climate control, set separate temperatures for driver and passenger sides, adjust fan speed, and enable Auto climate to maintain comfort automatically.
- Seat and steering comfort: Use seat heating controls (where equipped) and adjust the front seats and mirrors using the appropriate knobs or memory/seat controls if your trim supports driver profiles.
Concluding note: Fine-tuning the display, climate, and comfort settings can reduce distraction and help maintain a comfortable driving environment in varying conditions. If your Civic trim includes driver profiles, you can save preferred climate, seat position, and display settings for rapid recall.
Personalization and driver profiles
Some 2024 Civic trims offer driver profiles that store seat position, mirror angle, climate, and certain display settings. If your car supports profiles, you can create and select a profile from the Settings menu for a faster, personalized setup.
Concluding note: If your model doesn’t show driver profiles, you can still manually adjust the environment each time you start the vehicle; certain preferences may need to be set anew for a new driver.
What to do if a setting isn’t appearing
Menu paths can vary by trim, software version, or regional release notes. If you can’t find a particular setting, try these quick checks: verify you’re in the correct menu (Settings, Vehicle, Driver Assist, or Display), ensure the feature isn’t disabled by default in your trim, and consider updating the vehicle’s software if an update is available. For model-specific steps, consult the owner’s manual or Honda support resources.
Summary
The 2024 Honda Civic offers a centralized way to tailor infotainment, safety features, and comfort through the center touchscreen, steering wheel controls, and climate dials. By navigating Settings, you can adjust media, connectivity, Honda Sensing features, display themes, units, climate controls, and, where available, driver profiles. Variations by trim and software mean some menus may look different, but the general process remains the same: access Home, choose Settings, and customize Display, Vehicle/Driver Assist, and Climate options to your preferences. If in doubt, the owner’s manual or Honda support can provide trim-specific guidance.
