As Honda’s high-performance flagship vehicle, the Civic Type R has a specially engineered interior that puts the emphasis on ultimate driver control and comfort. Special high-bolstered racing style front seats provide solid support during aggressive cornering and a thick, flat-bottom steering wheel wrapped in black and red leather helps keep the driver feeling securely in control. Distinctive and exclusive Type R interior features like red-themed instrumentation, red accents, racing-inspired sport pedals and a solid aluminum shift knob set the Type R clearly apart. To apprise the driver of the Type R’s real-time performance parameters, the color Driver Information Interface (DII) located in the instrument panel can display throttle and brake application in a graphic percentage format, turbocharger boost, lap time, shift lights and even a graphical g meter.
For all of its performance capability, the Civic Type R offers remarkable utility, with a generous cargo capacity of 25.7 cu. ft. (with rear seats up) – spacious enough to easily accommodate several large golf bags. A low lift over height and large hatch opening help make loading easy. A clever side-mounted tonneau cover helps conceal belongings from view and can be positioned on either side of the cargo area as desired. Split-folding 60/40 rear seatbacks are standard and cargo capacity expands up to 46.2 cubic feet with the rear seatbacks folded.
The Civic Type R offers the latest in-vehicle connectivity and audio performance with a new generation of advanced technologies. Standard features include a 7-inch capacitive touchscreen Display Audio interface with Android operating system, and the Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System™ developed in cooperation with the experts at Garmin®. The powerful 540-watt Display Audio system is compatible with the Apple CarPlayÔ and Android Auto™ platforms, giving customers seamless integration of key smartphone features and functions, including smartphone-powered GPS navigation and voice-controlled search capabilities. Featuring standard Pandora® compatibility, streaming Bluetooth® audio and many other content choices, including available SiriusXM®, the Civic Type R offers a rich selection of entertainment options.
Key Interior Features
- 97.0 cubic feet of cabin space
- Class-leading 25.7-cubic foot cargo area with rear seats up
- 46.2-cubic foot maximum cargo capacity with rear seats folded
- 60/40 split and folding rear seat
- Ultra-thin A-Pillars for enhanced visibility
- Soft-touch, one-piece instrument panel upper
- 7-inch Display Audio touchscreen with integrated HVAC controls
- 7-inch Driver Information Interface (DII) with selectable performance content
- Android Auto™ and Apple CarPlayÔ compatibility
Premium comfort and convenience features (See the Comfort and Convenience section for more information.)
- Smart Entry and Push Button Start
- Hill Start Assist
- Walk Away Door Locking
- Electric Parking Brake
Interior Materials
In keeping with its serious sporting mission, Civic Type R interior has a finely honed performance edge. It features Type R-exclusive, deeply bolstered front red and black sport seats with red stitching, including stitched Type R logos. The red sport stitching carries through to the doors, console, red and black leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift boot. The Type R interior also features unique red instrumentation and audio system illumination. Sport pedals, special Type R floor mats, carbon-look accents and red interior details highlight the Type R’s total performance focus.
Interior Design
Like all Civic models, the Civic Type R interior blends a dynamic and wide layout with smoothly integrated technology features and-high quality materials. Like the Civic Si Coupe and Civic Si Sedan, the Type R has handsome new instrumentation with a red performance theme. The system includes a full-color 7-inch Driver Information Interface (DII) display and a 7-inch color touchscreen Display Audio system with a clean and sleek appearance.
The Civic Type R, like other Civic Hatchbacks has an open roomy feel. With its hatchback design and 60/40 folding rear seatbacks, the Civic Type R interior is incredibly versatile with room for four people and a substantial amount of cargo. You can also mix cargo and passengers creatively to handle a variety of missions.
All important systems and controls in the Civic Type R are positioned within easy reach of the driver. Controls for the systems used most frequently – audio, cruise control, Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®, navigation system with voice recognition and intelligent Multi-Information Display – are conveniently positioned on the steering wheel. The main instrumentation is an easy-to-read analog design, supplemented with digital and graphic displays. Typical of Honda interior design, the soft-touch switchgear of the Civic Type R is engineered to deliver a high-quality feel and positive action.
2017 Civic Type R Interior Dimensions
(See the Specifications Features document for all data.)
Interior Finish
The Civic Type R’s performance oriented interior is offered in a combination of red and black only, highlighted by red stitching and carbon-look trim. (See the Exterior section for more information.)
Front Seats
Given the Civic Type R’s high performance potential, it has the most aggressive race-inspired front seating in the entire Honda line up. The form-fitting front seats have substantial upper and lower side bolstering to help keep the driver and front passenger securely in position during high lateral g cornering.
Compared to the seats in other Civic models, the special Type R seats feature high rigidity frames and added internal side structures in the base and seatback to better support the expanded side bolsters. High density padding provides optimal support in performance driving. The seat structure is optimized to reduce overall weight of the seats by 5.5 kg.
Both front seats are manually adjustable for fore-and-aft, seatback angle and height adjustment. The seats feature suede-effect fabric seating surfaces for breathability and secure support. Stitched “Type R” logos in the seatbacks also set them apart. For owners that intend to drive their Type R on closed courses or in competition, the seatbacks include dual shoulder harness pass-through openings so that racing seatbelt systems can be easily retrofitted.
Split-Folding Rear Seats
The Civic Type R’s roomy second-row seating is designed for maximum comfort and versatility, with a folding seatback. The 60/40 split and folding seatback design makes it easy to accommodate passengers or long cargo.
Center Console
The Civic Type R interior offers a range of convenient storage features for the driver and passengers. The center console is specially engineered to offer a sporty appearance coupled with versatile usability. With the prevalence of smartphones in most people’s lives, the console is engineered around a “tech center” theme. Up front, it has a 2-tier smartphone tray with a wire management pass-through for organized connectivity. A rubber mat helps secure a phone and LED lighting is included for nighttime visibility. There’s also an additional phone storage pocket on the driver’s side.
An electronic parking brake replaces a conventional manual parking brake lever, freeing up more console space for a larger armrest and greater storage space. The main storage compartment is topped by a sliding, deeply padded armrest. A pair of cup holders are centrally located, and can accommodate large 42-ounce cups when the padded armrest is placed in the rearmost position. By sliding the adjustable cup holder rearward, there’s space to accommodate even a large sports drink bottle. Inside the console, a small item tray slides fore and aft the full length of the console. With the cup holder removed, the console offers a class leading 7.2-liters of storage, enough to accommodate iPads and other large items.
Large Cargo Capacity
The Civic Type R has a wide and deep cargo area offering 25.7 cu. ft. of storage volume with the second-row seats up, and up to 46.2 cu. ft. of storage volume with the seats folded. This positions the vehicle at the top of its competitive set in total cargo volume. The storage area measures nearly six feet in length, with the second-row seats folded. The floor and sides are carpeted to help protect cargo during transit, and also to help reduce road noise entering the passenger cabin. A removable floor panel hides the tire repair kit, jack and wrench, and a cargo-area light provides illumination when the tailgate is open.
Side-Mounted Tonneau Cover
In a departure from the retractable cargo covers of most SUVs, crossovers and wagons (but identical to the Civic Hatchback), the retractable tonneau of the Civic Type R extends from side to side instead of front to rear. The primary benefit of this design is that when the second-row seats are folded down, the Civic Type R’s tonneau housing does not intrude on the storage area as does a traditional retractable cargo cover’s housing.
The user can change the tonneau operation from left to right or right to left, simply by removing the tonneau cover assembly and reinstalling it on the opposite side of the cargo area. The changeover takes just a few seconds, and no tools are required.
Steering Wheel
The race-inspired Type R steering wheel is designed to offer the driver a secure feeling of control, with a thick, contoured rim that has a “D” shape to offer improved leg clearance. Wrapped in black leather with red leather accent panels and contrasting red stitching, the wheel is highlighted by a large red Honda “H” logo. The steering wheel incorporates the most commonly used controls, allowing the driver to keep their hands on the wheel and their attention on the road. Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® and audio system controls are located on the left side of the steering wheel. Cruise control controls are on the right and Driver Information Interface (DII) controls are located on the left side. The steering wheel offers manual tilt and telescopic adjustment.
Shift Lever
Historically, all Civic Type R models have had manual transmissions, to offer the driver maximum control in performance driving. In the 2017 Civic Type R making its debut in America, the shift knob is crafted from solid aluminum finished in a titanium-like warm silver-color, for a technical look and feel. The drive mode selector switch nearby lets the driver choose between NORMAL, SPORT and +R and driving modes.
Serial Number Plate
A special serial number plate positioned on the center console highlights the Type R’s exclusivity. Every Type R has its own special serial number.
Power Windows, Lock and Mirrors
Power windows are standard equipment on the Type R and include auto-up and -down operation on the driver’s and front passenger’s windows. Power door locks and power mirrors are also standard equipment.
Engine Immobilizer
Complementing the remote entry system is a standard engine-immobilizer system. A special electronically coded key prevents the car from being started – even if a mechanical duplicate of the key is used. A transponder, built into the key, signals the immobilizer control unit that the key is genuine. If the car is hot-wired, or an unauthorized key is used, the engine will not start.
Climate Control System
The Type R has a standard automatic climate control system. To help conserve energy, the system employs a Variable Displacement Compressor (VDC) for reduced drag on the engine and smoother climate-control performance.
For the optimal comfort of both the driver and front-seat passenger the system features dual-zone operation. In addition to physical controls, the Display Audio touchscreen also incorporates climate control functions.
Meters
The Type R has a unique red-themed central Thin-Film Transistor (TFT) Driver Information Interface (DII) color display that depicts an analog tachometer, digital speedometer and additional selectable information. The instrumentation offers three distinct looks, depending on which drive mode has been selected using the console-mounted switch, Normal, Sport or +R.
Like other Civic models, the Type R gauge package progressively illuminates to give the driver a welcoming feel upon entry. When the door is first opened, the instrument lighting illuminates and then brightens progressively to 100-percent illumination when the ignition is switched on. The illuminated instrument panel then comes alive, indicating that the car is ready to go. At the end of the drive, the instrument lighting dims progressively.
Driver Information Interface (DII)
The Type R instrument panel provides important vehicle information via a Driver Information Interface (DII) positioned centrally in the meter panel. Controls positioned on the right side of the steering wheel allow the driver to cycle the DII display through multiple screens of information.
Like Si models, the Type R’s Driver Information Interface includes a range of selectable real-time information designed to support performance driving. The system can display throttle and brake application in a graphic percentage format, turbocharger boost in pounds per square inch (psi), lap time (intended for use on closed circuits) and shift lights. A graphical g-meter provides a representation of acceleration, braking and cornering forces. In +R mode, the current gear selected is shown in the top left of the display.
The Maintenance Minder™ system alerts the Type R driver of upcoming maintenance needs via the DII and should a fault occur with the vehicle, specific warning information will appear. The display indicates when to change the oil, air cleaner, spark plugs or coolant, as well as when to rotate the tires.
Driver Information Interface (DII) Features
- 7-Inch Color TFT Screen
- Speedometer
- Tachometer
- Average Fuel Economy Indicator
- Door and Hatch-Open Indicator
- Engine Oil-Life Indicator
- Instant Fuel Economy Indicator
- Miles-to-Empty Indicator
- Odometer and Trip Meters (2)
- Starter System Indicator
- Indirect Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)*4
- Exterior Temperature Indicator
- Turn-By-Turn Directions
- Customizable Feature Settings
- Throttle and Brake Percentage Indicator
- Turbocharger Boost Indicator (psi)
- Lap Timer
- Redline Shift Lights
- G Meter
- Current gear selection indicator (+R mode only)
Instrumentation
- 12-Volt Battery-Charging System Indicator
- ABS Indicator
- Airbag System Indicator
- Brake System Indicator
- Coolant Temperature Indicator
- Cruise Control Indicators
- Digital Speedometer
- Drive Mode Indicator (Comfort, Sport, +R)
- Electric Power Steering (EPS) Indicator
- Fuel Level Indicator
- Headlights-On Indicator
- High-Beam Indicator
- Fog Light Indicator
- Immobilizer System Indicator
- Low-Fuel Indicator
- Low-Oil Pressure Indicator
- Malfunction Indicator
- Seat-Belt Reminder Indicator
- Security System Indicator
- System Message Indicator
- Tachometer
- TPMS Indicator
- Turn Signal/Hazard Indicators
- VSA System and VSA-Off Indicators
- Smart Entry System Indicator
Audio and Connectivity
Like the rest of the Civic family, the new Civic Type R significantly benefits from advances in-vehicle connectivity and audio performance with a new generation of cutting edge technologies. Type R standard features include a 7-inch capacitive touchscreen Display Audio interface with Android operating system, with a distinctive red graphic theme. Matching the aggressive spirit of the Type R is a standard 540-watt 12 speaker audio system. The system enables simplified smartphone connectivity with a single cable connection and is compatible with the Apple CarPlayÔ and Android Auto™ platforms, giving customers seamless integration of key smartphone features and functions, including smartphone-powered GPS navigation and voice-controlled search capabilities. Featuring standard Pandora® compatibility, streaming Bluetooth® audio and many other content choices, including SiriusXM®, the Civic Type R offers a rich selection of audio and connectivity choices. The Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System™ with Voice Recognition and Honda HD Digital Traffic is standard equipment on the Civic Type R.
Key Available Audio and Connectivity Features
- 7-inch Display Audio touchscreen with integrated HVAC controls
- Android Auto™ and Apple CarPlay™ compatibility
- HondaLink™ connected-car system
- HondaLink Assist (when paired with compatible phone)
- HD Radio™
- Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System™ with Voice Recognition and Honda HD Digital Traffic
- Smartphone-Based Navigation App Compatibility
- New-generation “2.0” SiriusXM® Radio
- Pandora® interface
- USB Audio Interface
- 540-Watt 12-Speaker (Including Sub-Woofer) AM/FM Audio System
7-Inch Display Audio Touchscreen
The Civic Type R features a 7-inch Display Audio touchscreen that uses the Android operating system to offer a wide range of useful features and capabilities. The intuitive and easy-to-use touchscreen lets users swipe, tap and pinch – just like on a tablet or smartphone – to control the vehicle’s audio system, display settings and other advanced features. The 7-inch touchscreen is a special high-contrast, high definition IPS display with a high viewing angle for better legibility.
In keeping with the Type R’s high performance approach, it features a 540-watt, 12-speaker audio system that’s a match for the top system offered in any Civic.
Premium 6.7-inch full-range speakers are positioned in each door and one 3.1-inch speaker in the instrument panel. Two 1.5-inch tweeters are positioned near the A-pillars, with two more in the rear doors, plus two more 3.1-inch speakers and a 7.9-inch subwoofer in the cargo area.
The system offers most popular audio formats, including AM/FM, HondaLink content, Pandora®, Bluetooth® streaming audio, and compatibility with the Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ platforms. SiriusXM® and HD Radio® are also standard.
Icons resembling smartphone apps are displayed on the high-definition, capacitive touchscreen, making the interface intuitive and easy to use. Interfaces for standard internet-sourced music and media options, such as Pandora® can be displayed and controlled on the Display Audio interface, with the ability to create personalized stations, tap to “like” songs, and view album artwork directly from the touchscreen. Display Audio also integrates touch operation of the menu and return functions for a modern and sleek look.
The system can also be controlled with illuminated steering-wheel mounted controls, including a touchpad control that enables an alphabetic search of a range of features using a vertical swiping motion. Search items appear on the color Driver Information Interface (DII) display located in the lower portion of the instrument display, just below the digital speedometer display. The system can also be controlled via voice commands, after pressing and releasing the steering-wheel-mounted talk button.
One-Cable Connection
In the Civic Type R, compatible iPhones and Android (with Android Auto app.) phones loaded with the compatible HondaLink app can be connected to the 1.5-amp USB port with a single USB cable (provided with the phone), to display navigation information on the 7-inch Display Audio Touchscreen. This makes connection simpler and less costly than Honda’s previous system that required three cables to make the connection between the smartphone and the vehicle.
Apple CarPlay
The Civic Type R offers standard Apple CarPlay compatibility. By connecting the iPhone to the car using the phone’s USB cable (supplied with the phone) and the Civic Type R’s 1.5-amp USB port, CarPlay features can be accessed. (Note that the CarPlay system will not work using the USB port located inside the Civic Type R’s center console.)
CarPlay takes the most popular functions and features of the user’s compatible iPhone and puts them on the Civic Type R’s Display Audio touchscreen and DII display, positioned in the instrument cluster. You can get directions, send and receive messages, listen to audio books and music, all in a way that allows you to stay more focused on the road.
CarPlay features Siri voice control and is specially designed for typical driving scenarios. It also works with the Civic Si’s controls – both on the audio touchscreen and the steering-wheel mounted controls, so you don’t need to pick up your phone. A curated selection of available CarPlay Apps are designed for use in the Civic Type R, and are specially designed to minimize driver distraction.
CarPlay includes access to Apple Maps, which can provide turn-by-turn directions, traffic conditions, and estimated travel time. CarPlay can also predict where you most likely want to go using addresses from your email, text messages, contacts, and calendars.
CarPlay is compatible with iPhones that feature the small Lighting connector, not older iPhones with the larger 30-pin connector.
Android Auto™
The Civic Type R offers standard Android Auto™ compatibility. By connecting a compatible Android phone to the car using the phone’s USB cable (supplied with the phone) and the Civic Type R’s 1.5 amp USB port, the Android Auto platform is enabled.
Android Auto puts some of your phone’s most useful Apps on the Civic Si’s audio display and DII, positioned in the instrument cluster. You can get directions, send and receive messages, listen to audio books and music, all without the need to pick up your phone. Android Auto works with the Civic Type R’s controls – both on the audio touchscreen and the steering-wheel mounted controls – so it’s simple and intuitive to use.
Android Auto’s voice control is specially designed for typical driving scenarios. A curated selection of available Android Auto Apps are designed for use in the Civic Type R, and are specially designed to minimize driver distraction.
Android includes access to Google Maps, which can provide turn-by-turn directions, live traffic conditions, lane guidance and more. CarPlay can also predict where you most likely want to go using addresses from your email, text messages, contacts, and calendars.
Android Auto is designed to work with Android phones running 5.0 (Lollipop) or higher.
SiriusXM® Radio
A new generation 2.0/3.0 version of SiriusXM® Radio is a standard feature in the Civic Type R, and it provides more than 165 channels of digital programming with near CD-quality sound. The SiriusXM® signal is beamed from two broadcast satellites positioned in geostationary orbit above Earth. The beams from these two broadcast satellites combine to span the entire continental United States and some of Canada.
SiriusXM® Radio programming includes channels devoted to music, sports, talk, traffic, weather, children’s programming and entertainment. When the audio system plays SiriusXM® Radio, the audio system displays the current category, station, song title or artist’s name.
This latest generation of SiriusXM® includes many new features, including pause, fast forward and rewind. There is also an instant replay feature and the ability to hear all songs from the beginning on preset channels. The new Sports Flash feature lets you listen to your favorite (non-sports) programming, and if your favorite team makes a big play in a live game that is being broadcast on SiriusXM, you will receive an on-screen alert. With a touch of a soft key, you can hear up to 30 seconds of audio before and including the big play.
Pandora® Compatibility
The Civic Type R is designed to provide a convenient interface for Pandora®, a free music service that allows users to open an account online and create up to 100 personalized internet “radio stations” that are based on favorite songs or artists. Users can choose among their stations and listen via computer, and can download a free smartphone Pandora® app, which allows users listen to the same list of personalized stations via their compatible phone. Although Pandora® is free, phone data charges apply.
An iPhone or compatible Android phone can be connected wirelessly to the Civic Type R, using Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®. To use Pandora®, the Pandora app is launched on a compatible connected smartphone and the vehicle’s audio source is set to Pandora®. The audio screen shows Pandora® information and album art, and the audio controls allow listeners to choose from among existing stations, pause, resume, skip forward, and mark a track with “Like” or “Dislike” ratings. To mitigate the potential for driver distraction, some functionality of the Pandora® app is locked out when using the car’s Pandora® interface.
HondaLink®
The Display Audio system with next generation HondaLink that is standard in the Civic Type R allows the owner’s digital lifestyle to seamlessly integrate with the car and provides access to a world of cloud-based information. The application-based platform connects customers to online content both inside and outside the car. The connection between the system and the user’s smartphone is made through the Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® wireless interface. A HondaLink phone app provides convenient access for many services including location searches, local weather, messaging, Maintenance Minder alerts, service scheduling by phone, and access to the vehicle Owners Guide.
HondaLink Assist
The Civic Type R features HondaLink Assist, which can help request emergency assistance for drivers. If a compatible phone is paired through Bluetooth®7 HandsFreeLink®, there is a cellular connection and an airbag deployment sensor is triggered, the system is designed to automatically attempt to notify an operator, report the car’s current location, and allow occupants to talk directly to the operator. The operator can then contact emergency services if needed.
Siri Eyes Free
The Type R integrates Apple’s Siri Eyes Free mode, imbedded in Apple CarPlay. Users of compatible iPhones® will be able to operate Siri through familiar voice commands by pressing and holding the TALK button on the steering wheel for two seconds when their iPhone is paired via Bluetooth®. Using Eyes Free mode, Siri takes hands-free functionality even further and helps to minimize the potential for distractions by keeping the iOS device’s screen from lighting up.
Owners can direct Siri to perform a number of specific tasks while they keep their eyes on the road and their hands on the wheel. Capabilities include:
- Send text messages and e-mails
- Read incoming text messages and emails
- Set up calendar entries, reminders, and alarms
- Check the weather
- Turn-by-turn voice navigation (when the audio system is set to Bluetooth® Audio or iPod mode)
- Sports scores and stock quotes
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®
The Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® interface is designed to offer hands-free operation for many Bluetooth®-enabled mobile telephones. Standard on the Type R, the system wirelessly connects the driver’s cell phone to the vehicle’s audio system. This allows the driver to make or answer cell phone calls without removing hands from the steering wheel. The system is compatible with Bluetooth®-enabled cell phones that have the Hands Free Profile (HFP). A list of compatible phones can be found at handsfreelink.com or honda.com.
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® enables audio files to be played through the vehicle’s audio system wirelessly with a feature called Bluetooth® Audio. If an audio compatible device is paired it will be added as an auxiliary source on the audio screen. This allows the Bluetooth® device’s media to be played wirelessly by the audio system. Cell phone devices that support the Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) and Audio Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) 1.3 allow the display of metadata for artist, album and track name on the audio screen. The vehicle’s audio controls for “skip forward” and “skip backward” allow for navigation from track to track.
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® is designed for easy use. After the driver completes a simple one-time “pairing” process to link the cell phone with the vehicle, Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® can communicate wirelessly and securely with the driver’s cell phone when the phone is within about 33 feet of the vehicle. Once the driver enters the vehicle, the phone can be stored in a pocket, briefcase, purse or a storage bin inside the vehicle’s cabin as the call transfers information through the wireless telephone interface. Certain compatible cell phones can also transfer the cellular phonebook into the vehicle through the Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® system. After the cellular phonebook is transferred, calls can be made by making selections from the registered phonebook on the Civic Type R’s display screen.
- Pressing the steering wheel-mounted “Pick up” button answers the call and mutes the audio system
- The caller is heard through the audio-system speakers
- An overhead microphone picks up the driver’s voice while minimizing background noise and echoing
- Numbers with voice tags may be stored in the system’s memory
- To make a hands-free call, the driver first activates the system using the steering wheel-mounted fingertip controls, then speaks a preset voice tag
- Numbers can also be dialed by speaking the telephone number
- Automatic import of phone book and call history with compatible phones
- Up to six different compatible mobile phones can be paired with the Bluetooth®6 HandsFreeLink® system
USB Ports and Power Outlets
The Civic Type R has a 12-volt power outlet positioned at the base of the center stack on the right of the lower storage tray, with a 1.5-amp USB port positioned on the left and a 1.0-amp USB port is positioned inside the console.
Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System with Voice Recognition and Honda HD Digital Traffic
The Civic Type R features the integrated Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System, developed in cooperation with Garmin, which offers many improvements over earlier systems, including enhanced graphics, live search, speed limit display, customized vehicle icons, 3D buildings and terrain, and more. The system includes free map database updates for up to five years (initial purchase plus one yearly update each year for four years). The system includes the HD Digital Traffic feature, which alerts the driver to current traffic conditions and can display alternate routes around gridlock. It features expanded coverage including many surface streets within the U.S., allowing the driver to choose faster, less congested routes. HD Digital Traffic is subscription-free.
The navigation system can be controlled by voice or through the 7-inch electrostatic touch-screen audio display utilizing its tap, pinch and swipe functionality.
The audio system is automatically muted when the “Talk” button is pressed. The voice-recognition technology allows the driver to simply speak city and street names aloud, and the system responds by displaying the matches available in the database. Points of interest on the map – such as restaurants or grocery stores – can be displayed with brand logo icons or you can have the system provide turn-by-turn navigation, all by voice command. The point-of-interest (POI) database includes telephone numbers that can be dialed by using the Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® system when the driver’s cellular telephone is connected to the system.
Audio and Connectivity Features
- 540-Watt AM/FM Audio System with 12 Speakers (including subwoofer)
- 7-inch Display Audio with High-Resolution WVGA (800×480) Electrostatic Color Touch-Screen and Customizable Feature Settings
- Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System with Voice Recognition and Honda HD Digital Traffic
- Smartphone-Based Navigation App Compatibility
- Voice Recognition
- Steering Wheel Touchpad Control
- HondaLink® Next Generation
- HondaLink Assist (when paired with compatible phone)
- Apple CarPlay™/Android Auto™ Support
- HD Radio™
- SiriusXM® Radio
- Pandora® Compatibility
- Bluetooth® Streaming Audio
- Display Audio Interface
- USB Audio Interface
- 12-Volt Power Outlet (Front)
- MP3/Windows Media® Audio (WMA) Playback Capability
- Radio Data System (RDS)
- Speed-Sensitive Volume Control (SVC)
- Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®
- SMS Text Message Function
(See the Specifications Features document for all data.)
Comfort and Convenience
Like other 10th Generation Civic models, the Civic Type R offers an elevated level of comfort and convenience with standard premium features typically found in more expensive vehicles. From the convenience of Smart Entry and Pushbutton Start/Stop to the ease of use of the electric parking brake and Hill Start Assist, the Civic Type R offers useful technologies that make driving easier and more convenient.
Key Comfort and Convenience Features
- Smart Entry and Push Button Start
- Hill Start Assist (See the Chassis section for more information.)
- Capless Fueling System
- Electric Parking Brake
Smart Entry and Push Button Start/Stop
The 2017 Civic Type R offers the upscale convenience of Smart Entry and Push Button Start/Stop.
Smart Entry
Smart Entry allows the driver to approach, open and use the tailgate without using a key or pressing a button on the remote. With the remote in his or her possession, the driver simply presses the release button and opens the tailgate. As a safety and convenience feature, the Smart Entry system will not allow the transmitter fob to be locked in the interior of the Civic Type R.
Push Button Start/Stop
Once the driver has opened the door and is seated, the driver simply pushes the START/STOP button positioned on the instrument panel while pressing the brake pedal to start the vehicle. Powertrain operation and certain electrical functions are ended when the START/STOP button is pressed again at the conclusion of the drive. For accessory mode, the driver simply presses the START/STOP button without pressing the brake pedal. The Civic Type R’s START/STOP button features a pulsating light to help the driver more easily locate the button.
Locking
After parking, a press of the LOCK button on the remote will simultaneously lock all the doors and hatch. A touch of the soft-touch lock button on either front door handle locks all doors and hatch to secure the Civic Type R. The system will not allow the remote to be locked in the interior of the Civic Type R.
Walk Away Door Lock
When activated, the Walk Away Door Lock feature automatically locks the Civic Type R when the driver leaves the vehicle. This hands-free locking capability adds everyday convenience that’s especially useful when the driver has his or her hands full or is distracted. In typical use, when all doors are closed and the driver walks away, the Civic Type R will automatically lock when the key holder’s distance from the vehicle exceeds 6.5 feet for two seconds or more and when no other key is detected inside the vehicle. An audible buzzer sounds and the hazard lights flash to confirm that the vehicle has locked. The Walk Away Door Lock feature is programmable, and may be turned on or off as the driver prefers. (See the Exterior section for more information.)
Auto On/Off Headlights
Civic Type R features auto-on/off LED headlights for greater convenience, along with dramatic LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL).
Capless Fueling System
Capless fueling eliminates the fuel cap, meaning that fueling the vehicle simply requires opening the fuel lid, refueling, and then closing the lid. This smart and easy-to-use design eliminates the need to touch a dirty fuel cap, reduces the possibility of damaging the vehicle’s paint with the fuel cap or tether, or forgetting the fuel cap at the gas station. It also eliminates the possibility of activating an emissions warning by failing to properly re-install the fuel cap. And finally, the capless fueling system allows the use of a smaller fuel-cap door, which cleans up the lines of the vehicle.
The system consists of two integrated components, an outer shutter mechanism that prevents the intrusion of dirt and dust, and a self-sealing fueling flap that is closed by a torsion spring. Both operate automatically.
At a gas station, the driver simply pushes the fuel lid to release it and then inserts the fuel nozzle. Inserting the nozzle automatically opens the outer shutter and fueling flap. When fueling is complete, removing the fuel nozzle automatically closes both the fueling flap and outer shutter.
Electric Parking Brake (EPB)
The Civic Type R’s Electric Parking Brake makes using the parking brake easier and more comfortable and frees up precious center console space for storage and other functions. (See the Chassis section for more information.)
Hill Start Assist
The Hill Start Assist function prevents the vehicle from rolling when stopped on an incline (See the Chassis section for more information.)
Comfort and Convenience Features
(See the Specifications Features document for all data.)