2002 HONDA CIVIC COUPE key

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To lock the driver’s door when
getting out of the car, pull the inside
door handle and push down the
master door lock switch or the lock
tab.You can lock and unlock your car
with the remote transmitter. When
you push the LOCK button, all doors
lock. The parking lights, side marker
lights, and taillights f lash once.When you push the LOCK button a
second time within 5 seconds after
you have locked the doors, the horn
will sound once to verify that the
doors are locked.
Both doors lock when you push
down the lock tab on the driver’s
door, or lock the driver’s door f rom
the outside with the key. Only the
driver’s door unlocks when you use
the key or lock tab. To unlock the
passenger’s door, use the master
door lock switch or the lock tab on
that door. When you push the UNLOCK button
once, only the driver’s door unlocks.
The passenger’s door unlocks when
you push the button a second time.
The parking lights, side marker
lights, and taillights f lash twice.
Standard on EX model in the U.S., and
LXandSimodelsinCanada
Optional on HX and LX models in theU.S.
Keys and Locks
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Remote Transmitter
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The ceiling light (if the ceiling light
switch is in the center position) will
come on when you press the
UNLOCK button. If you do not open
any of the doors, the light will go out
in about 30 seconds and the doors
will automatically relock. If you
relock the doors with the remote
transmitter before 30 seconds have
elapsed, the light will go of f
immediately.
You cannot lock or unlock the doors
with the remote transmitter if any
door is not f ully closed or the key is
in the ignition switch.Panic mode allows you to remotely
activate your car’s horn and exterior
lights to attract attention. When
activated, the horn will sound, and
the exterior lights will f lash, f or
about 30 seconds. To activate panic
mode,pressandholdthePANIC
button f or about one second.
To cancel PANIC mode bef ore 30
seconds, press any button on the
remote transmitter. You can also
turn the ignition switch to
ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II).
Panic mode will not activate if the
ignition switch is in the
ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position.
When the remote transmitter’s
battery begins to get weak, it may
take several pushes on the button to
lock or unlock the doors, and the
LED will get dim. Replace the
battery as soon as possible.
Battery type: CR2025Panic Mode Replacing t he Bat t ery
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To replace the battery, remove the
round cover on the back of the trans-
mitter by turning it counterclockwise
with a coin.
Remove the old battery and note the
polarity. Make sure the polarity of
the new battery is the same ( side
f acing up), then insert it in the
transmitter. Reinstall the cushion ring. Align the
mark on the cover with the
mark on the transmitter,
thensetthecoverinplaceandturnit
clockwise. Avoid severe shock to the trans-
mitter, such as dropping or throwing
it. Also, protect it f rom extreme hot
or cold temperatures.
Clean the transmitter case with a
sof t cloth. Do not use strong
cleaners or solvents that could harm
the case. Immersing the transmitter
in any liquid will harm the trans-
mitter and cause it to not f unction
properly.
If you lose a transmitter, you will
need to have the replacement
programmed to your car’s system by
your Honda dealer. Any other
transmitters you have will also need
to be reprogrammed.
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Inst rument s and Cont rols
Transmitter Care
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As required by the FCC:This device complies with Part 15 of theFCC rules. Operation is subject to thef ollowing two conditions: (1) This devicemay not cause harmf ul interf erence, and (2) this device must accept anyinterf erence received, including
interf erence that may cause undesiredoperation.
Changes or modif ications not expresslyapproved by the party responsible f or
compliance could void the user’sauthority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with IndustryCanada Standard RSS-210.Operation is subject to the f ollowing twoconditions: (1) this device may not cause
interf erence, and (2) this device mustaccept any interf erence that may causeundesired operation of the device.
To close the trunk, press down on
the trunk lid.
See page f or cargo loading and
weight limit inf ormation. Keep the
trunk lid closed at all times while
driving to avoid damaging the lid,
and to prevent exhaust gas from
getting into the interior. See on page .
Youcanopenthetrunkintwoways:
Pull the trunk release handle to
the lef t of the driver’s seat.
Usethemasterkeytoopenthe
trunk lock. The valet key does not
work in this lock. 171
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Inst rument s and Cont rols
Trunk
Carbon
Monoxide Hazard
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To protect items in the trunk when
you need to give the key to someone
else, lock the trunk release handle
with the master key and give the
other person the valet key.As a saf ety f eature, your car has a
release lever on the trunk latch so
the trunk can be opened f rom the
inside.Parents should decide if their
children should be shown how to use
this feature.
For more inf ormation about child
saf ety, see page .
To open the trunk, push the release
lever to the lef t. 25
U.S. models only
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Inst rument s and Cont rols
Emergency T runk Opener
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When storing cargo, you can move
therearcentershoulderbeltoutof
the way by removing the belt f rom
the guide.
To f old down either side of the seat-
back f rom inside the car, insert the
master key in the lock on the rear
shelf. To fold down the driver’s side,
turn the key clockwise, pull down the
top of the seat-back, then release the
key. To f old down the passenger’s
side, turn the key counterclockwise
and perf orm the same procedure.
The back of the rear seat folds down
to give you direct access to the trunk.
Each side f olds down separately.
With only half the seat f olded, you
can still carry a passenger in the rear
seat. The seat-back can be released
f rom inside the car or inside the
trunk.
Folding Rear Seat
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The ceiling light (with the switch in
the center position) comes on when
you remove the key f rom the ignition
switch. If you do not open a door, the
light stays on, then f ades out in
about 10 seconds.
The ceiling light (with the switch in
the center position) also comes on
when you unlock the door with the
key or the remote transmitter (see
page ).Turn on the spotlight by pushing the
button next to each light. Push the
button again to turn it off. You can
use the spotlights at all times.Turn on the spotlight by pushing the
lens. Push the lens again to turn it
of f . You can use the spotlights at all
times.
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On EX model in the U.S., and Si model
in Canada On LX model
Interior Lights
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Spotlights
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If the engine does not start within
15 seconds, or starts but stalls
right away, repeat step 4 with the
accelerator pedal pressed half-way
down. If the engine starts, release
pressure on the accelerator pedal
so the engine does not race.
If the engine still does not start,
press the accelerator pedal all the
way down and hold it there while
starting in order to clear f looding.
As bef ore, keep the ignition key in
the START (III) position f or no
more than 15 seconds. Return to
step 5 if the engine does not start.
If it starts, lif t your f oot of f the
accelerator pedal so the engine
does not race.
Apply the parking brake.
In cold weather, turn of f all
electrical accessories to reduce
the drain on the battery.
Push the clutch pedal down all the
way. START (III) does not
f unction unless the clutch pedal is
depressed.
Make sure the shif t lever is in
Park. Press on the brake pedal.
Without touching the accelerator
pedal, turn the ignition key to the
START (III) position. If the engine
does not start right away, do not
hold the key in START (III) f or
more than 15 seconds at a time.
Pause f or at least 10 seconds
bef ore trying again. An engine is harder to start in cold
weather. The thinner air f ound at
high altitude above 8,000 f eet (2,400 meters) adds to the problem.
Use the f ollowing procedure:
Turn of f all electrical accessories
to reduce the drain on the battery.
Push the accelerator pedal half-
way to the f loor and hold it there
while starting the engine. Do not
hold the ignition key in START
(III) f or more than 15 seconds.
When the engine starts, release
the accelerator pedal gradually as
the engine speeds up and smooths
out.
If the engine fails to start in step 2,
push the accelerator pedal to the
f loor and hold it there while you
try to start the engine for no more
than 15 seconds. If the engine
does not start, return to step 2.
1. 2. 3. 4.
5. 6.
1. 2. 3.
Manual Transmission:
Automatic Transmission:
Starting the Engine
Driving
Starting in Cold Weather at High
A ltitude (A bove 8,000 f eet/
2,400 meters)
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