2012 HONDA CIVIC ignition

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Controls
This chapter explains how to operate the various controls necessary for driving.
Setting the Clock ................................ 98
Locking and Unlocking the Doors
Key Types and Functions ... ................. 99
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside .......................................... 101
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the
Inside ............................................. 103
Childproof Door Locks ..................... 104
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking *
........ 105
Opening and Closing the Trunk ....... 109
Security System ................................ 112
Immobilizer System .......................... 112
Security System Alarm *
.................... 112
Opening and Closing the Windows ..... 114Opening and Closing the Moonroof*...... 116Operating the Switches Around the
Steering WheelIgnition Switch ................................. 117
Turn Signals ..................................... 118
Light Switches.................................. 118Fog Lights *
...................................... 120
Daytime Running Lights ................... 120
Wipers and Washers ........................ 121
Brightness Control ........................... 122 Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror *

Button ........................................... 123
ECON Button *
................................. 123
Adjusting the Steering Wheel........... 124 Adjusting the Mirrors
....................... 125
Interior Rearview Mirror ................... 125
Power Door Mirrors *
....................... 125
Adjusting the Seats .......................... 126
Adjusting the Seat Positions ............. 126
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items ................................................ 134
Interior Lights .................................. 134
Interior Convenience Items .............. 135
Heating and Cooling *
....................... 140
Using Vents, Heating and A/C *
........ 140
* Not available on all models

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Controls
Setting the Clock
Clock
You can adjust the time in the clock display, using the CLOCK knob with the ignition
switch in ON
(w.
1.Press the CLOCK knob to access the clock
adjustment mode screen.
2. Turn the CLOCK knob to adjust the hours.
3. Press the CLOCK knob. The display switches
to minute adjustment.
4. Turn the CLOCK knob to adjust the
minutes.
5. Press the CLOCK knob to complete clock
adjustment.
1Clock
The clock is automatically updated through the
navigation system, so the time does not need to be
adjusted.
You can customize the clock display to show the 12
hour clock or 24 hour clock.
2 Customized Features P. 86
You cannot adjust the time while the vehicle is
moving.
Models with navigation system
Models with multi-information display
Models with information display
Models without navigation system
CLOCK Knob
On multi-information display
On information display

uuLocking and Unlocking the DoorsuLocking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
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Controls
Fully insert the key and turn it. ■ Locking the driver's door
Push the lock tab forward
a or push the
master door lock switch in the lock direction
b, and close the door.
Pull and hold the outside door handle, then
push the lock tab forward
a.
Release the handle, then close the door.
■ Locking the passenger's doors
Push the lock tab forward and close the door.
■ Lockout prevention system
The doors cannot be locked when the key is in the ignition switch, and any door is open.
■Locking/Unlocking the Doors Using a Key1Locking/Unlocking the Doors Using a Key
When you lock the driver's door with a key, all of the
other doors lock at the same time. When unlocking,
the driver's door unlocks first. Turn the key a second
time within a few seconds to unlock the remaining doors.
You can customize the door unlock mode setting. 2 Customized Features P. 86
Models with remote transmitter
Models with multi-information display
Lock
Unlock
■Locking a Door Without Using a Key1Locking a Door Without Using a Key
When you lock the driver's door, all the other doors
lock at the same time.
Make sure you have the key in your hand before
locking the door to prevent it from being locked in the vehicle.
Models with remote transmitter
Models with remote transmitter
Models without remote transmitter
Models with remote transmitter

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uuLocking and Unlocking the DoorsuAuto Door Locking/Unlocking*
Controls
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking *
Your vehicle locks all doors and unlo cks the driver’s door automatically when a
certain condition is met. ■ Drive lock mode
All doors lock when the vehicle’s speed reaches about 10 mph (15 km/h). ■ Park unlock mode
The driver’s door unlocks when the shift lever is moved into
(P with the brake pedal
depressed.
■ Ignition switch unlock mode
The driver’s door unlocks when the ignition switch is moved out of ON
(w .
The settings can be changed to unlock all doors.
■Auto Door Locking
■Auto Door Unlocking
1Auto Door Locking/Unlocking
You can turn off or change to another auto door
locking/unlocking setting using the master door lock
switch. 2 Customizing the Auto Door Locking/
Unlocking Setting P. 106
You can turn off or change to another auto door
locking/unlocking setting using the multi-information
display. 2 Customized Features P. 86
Models without multi-information display
Models with multi-information display
Models with automatic transmission
Models with manual transmission
* Not available on all models

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uuLocking and Unlocking the DoorsuCustomizing the Auto Door Locking/Unlocking Setting*
Controls
Customizing the Auto
Door Locking/Unlocking Setting *
You can customize the auto door locking/unlocking setting to your liking using the master door lock switch. ■ Auto door locking
■ Auto door unlocking
*1: Default setting
*2: Default setting for automatic transmission models
*3: Default setting for manual transmission models
■List of the Auto Door Locking/Unlocking Customizable Options
ModeDescription
Drive Lock Mode *1All doors lock when the vehicle’s speed reaches about 10 mph (15 km/h).
Park Lock Mode
All doors lock when the shift lever is moved out of (P
.
OffThe auto door locking is deactivated all the time.
ModeDescription
Park Unlock Mode
Driver’s door unlocks *2All doors unlock
When the shift lever is moved into (P
with the brake pedal depressed.
Ignition Switch Unlock
ModeDriver’s door unlocks *3All doors unlock
When the ignition switch is moved out of ON (w
.
OffThe auto door unlocking is deactivated all the time.
Models with
automatic transmission
Models with
automatic transmission
* Not available on all models

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uuLocking and Unlocking the DoorsuCustomizing the Auto Door Locking/Unlocking Setting*
Continued
Controls
*1: Default setting
■Customizing Flow for Auto Door Locking Options
StepsDrive Lock Mode*1Park Lock ModeOff
1
Apply the parking brake.
Move the shift lever out of
(P
.
Apply the parking brake.
Move the shift lever to
(P.
Apply the parking brake.
Move the shift lever to
(P .
2Close the driver’s door.Open the driver’s door.
3Turn the ignition switch to ON (w.Turn the ignition switch to ON (w.
4
Press and hold the front of the master door lock switch on the driver’s door for more
than five seconds. Release the switch after you hear a click twice.
Press and hold the front of the master
door lock switch on the driver’s door for
more than five seconds. Release the switch
after you hear one click.
5Turn the ignition switch to ACCESSORY (q within 20 seconds.
uCustomization is completed.
Models with automatic transmission
Models with automatic transmissionModels with automatic transmission

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uuLocking and Unlocking the DoorsuCustomizing the Auto Door Locking/Unlocking Setting*
Controls
*1: Default setting for manual transmission models
*2: Default setting for automatic transmission models
■Customizing Flow for Auto Door Unlocking Options
Steps
Ignition Switch Unlock ModePark Unlock Mode
Off
To unlock driver’s
door*1To unlock all doorsTo unlock driver’s
door*2To unlock all doors
1
Apply the parking brake.
Move the shift lever out of
(P
.
Apply the parking brake.
Move the shift lever to
(P.
Apply the parking brake.
Move the shift lever to
(P.
2Close the driver’s door.Open the driver’s door.
3Turn the ignition switch to ON (w .Turn the ignition switch to ON (w.
4
Press and hold the rear of the master door lock switch on the driver’s door for more than five seconds. You will hear a click t wice.
5Release the switch.
Keep pressing the switch
for another five seconds
to hear one more click.
Release the switch.
Keep pressing the switch
for another five seconds
to hear one more click.
Release the switch.
6Turn the ignition switch to ACCESSORY (q within 20 seconds.
uCustomization is completed.
Models with automatic transmission
Models with automatic transmissionModels with automatic transmission

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Controls
Security System
Immobilizer System
The immobilizer system prevents a key that has not been pre-registered from
starting the engine. Each key contains electronic transmitters that use electronic
signals to verify the key.
Pay attention to the following when inserting the key into the ignition switch: •Do not allow objects that emit strong radio waves near the ignition switch.
• Make sure the key is not covered by or touching a metal object.
• Do not bring a key from another vehicle's immobilizer system near the ignition
switch.
Security System Alarm *
The security system alarm activates when the doors, trunk, or hood are opened
without the key, or remote transmitter. ■ When the security system alarm activates
The horn sounds intermittently and all of the exterior lights flash.■ To deactivate the security system alarm
Unlock the vehicle using the key, or remote transmitter. The system, along with the
horn and flashing lights, is deactivated.
1Immobilizer System
NOTICE
Leaving the ignition key in the vehicle can result in
theft or accidental movement of the vehicle.
Always take the ignition key with you whenever you
leave the vehicle unattended.
Do not alter the system or add other devices to it.
Doing so may damage the system and make your
vehicle inoperable.
1Security System Alarm
The security alarm continues for a maximum of two
minutes until the security system deactivates.
* Not available on all models