2003 HONDA CIVIC HATCHBACK Owners Manual

The Immobilizer System protects
your car f rom thef t. A properly-
coded master or valet key must be
used in the ignition switch f or the
engine to start. If an improperly-
coded key (or other device) is used,
the engine’s f uel system is disabled.
When you turn the ignition switch to
ON (II), the Immobilizer System
indicator should come on f or a f ew
seconds, then go out. If the indicator
starts to blink, it means the system
does not recognize the coding of the
key. Turn the ignition switch to
LOCK (0), remove the key, reinsert
it, and turn the switch to ON (II)
again.
The system may not recognize your
key’s coding if another immobilizer
key or other metal object is near the
ignition switch when you insert the
key. To make sure the system
recognizes the key code:If you have lost your key and you
cannot start the engine, contact your
Honda dealer.
Do not keep other immobilizer
keys on the same key ring.
Use a plastic or leather key f ob,
not metal.
Keep other keys away f rom your
car’s key and the ignition switch
while trying to start the engine.
If the system repeatedly does not
recognize the coding of your key,
contact your Honda dealer.
The Immobilizer System indicator
will also blink several times when
you turn the ignition switch f rom ON
(II) to ACCESSORY (I) or LOCK (0).
Do not attempt to alter this system
or add other devices to it. Electrical
problems could result that may make
your car undriveable.
This device complies with Industry Canada Standard RSS-210.Operation is subject to the f ollowing twoconditions: (1) this device may not causeinterf erence, and (2) this device mustaccept any interf erence that may causeundesired operation of the device.
Changes or modif ications not expressly
approved by the party responsible f orcompliance could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
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, includinginterf erence that may cause undesiredoperation.
Immobilizer System
Keys and Locks
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Each door has a lock tab on the top.
Whenyoupushdownthelocktabon
the driver’s door, both doors and the
hatch lock. When you push down the
lock tab on the passenger’s door,
only that door locks.The driver’s door also has a master
door lock switch. Push the switch
down to lock both doors and the
hatch, and up to unlock them.
To lock the driver’s door when
exiting the vehicle, pull either the
inside or outside door handle, then
push down the lock tab or the master
door lock switch. To lock the
passenger’s door, push down the
lock tab and close the door.If the key is in the ignition switch
with the driver’s door open, the
master door lock switch is disabled.
The doors will still lock if you pull
one of the handles and push down
the lock tab.
When you lock the driver’s door with
the key, both doors and the hatch
lock. Unlocking the driver’s door
with the key unlocks only that door.
Usingthekeyinthepassenger’s
door locks and unlocks only that
door.
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Power Door L ocks
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LOCK TAB
MASTER DOOR LOCK SWITCH

When you push the LOCK button a
second time within 5 seconds, you
will hear a beep to verify that the
doors are locked.
You can lock and unlock your car
with the remote transmitter. When
you push the LOCK button, all doors
and the hatch lock. The exterior
lights and instrument panel lights
flash once. When you push the UNLOCK button
once, only the driver’s door unlocks.
The remaining doors and the hatch
unlock when you push the button a
second time. The exterior lights and
instrument panel lights f lash twice.
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Remote Transmitter 76
LED LOCK
BUTTON
UNLOCK
BUTTON PANIC
BUTTON

The ceiling lights (if the ceiling light
switches are in the center position)
will come on when you press the
UNLOCK button. If you do not open
any door, the lights stay on f or about
30 seconds, then f ades out. If you
relock the doors with the remote
transmitter before 30 seconds have
elapsed, the lights will go of f
immediately.You cannot lock the doors with the
remote transmitter if any door is not
f ully closed or the key is in the
ignition switch.
If you unlock the doors with the
remote transmitter, but do not open
any of the doors within 30 seconds,
the doors automatically relock.
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.
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.
CONT INUED
Panic Mode
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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 not light. Replace the
battery as soon as possible.
Battery type: CR2025
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.
To replace the battery, remove the
round cover on the back of the trans-
mitter by turning it counterclockwise
with a coin.
Align the mark on the cover
with the mark on the
transmitter, then set the cover in
place and turn it clockwise.
Replacing the Battery
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Inst rument s and Cont rols
78 Open
Close ROUND
COVER
BATTERY

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.
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, includinginterf erence that may cause undesired
operation.
This device complies with IndustryCanada Standard RSS-210.Operation is subject to the f ollowing twoconditions: (1) this device may not causeinterf erence, and (2) this device mustaccept any interf erence that may causeundesired operation of the device.
Changes or modif ications not expressly
approved by the party responsible f orcompliance could void the user’sauthority to operate the equipment. Transmitter Care
Keys and Locks
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Use your key to lock and unlock the
hatch.
You can also lock and unlock the
hatch with the remote transmitter or
the master door lock switch.To open the hatch, pull the handle,
then lif t up.
See page f or cargo loading and
weight limit inf ormation. Keep the
hatch closed at all times while
driving to avoid damaging the hatch
and to prevent exhaust gas from
getting into the interior. Seeon page .
To close the hatch, use the hatch
handletolowerthehatch,thenpress
down on the back edge.
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Hatch
Carbon
Monoxide Hazard
Keys and Locks
Inst rument s and Cont rols
80 Lock
Unlock
KEY HANDLE HATCH HANDLE

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To change the angle of the seat-back,
pull up on the lever on the outside of
the seat bottom. Move the seat-back
to the desired position and release
the lever. Let the seat-back latch into
the new position.
Make all seat adjustments bef ore
you start driving.
To adjust the seat forward and
backward, pull up on the bar under
the seat cushion’s f ront edge. Move
the seat to the desired position and
releasethebar.Trytomovetheseat
to make sure it is locked in position.
See pages f or important saf ety
inf ormation and warnings about how toproperly position seats and seat-backs. 12 14
FrontSeatAdjustments
Seat A djustments
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