2013 HONDA CIVIC Owners Manual

uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uChildproof Door Locks
104Controls
Press the master door lock switch in as shown
to lock or unlock all doors.
Childproof Door LocksThe childproof door locks prevent the rear doors from being opened from the inside
regardless of the position of the lock tab.
Slide the lever in the rear door to the lock
position, and close the door.
■When opening the door
Open the door using the outside door handle.
■Using the Master Door Lock Switch
*
1Using the Master Door Lock Switch
*
When you lock/unlock the driver's door using the
master lock switch, all the other doors lock/unlock at
the same time.
To UnlockMaster Door
Lock Switch
To Lock
■Setting the Childproof Door Locks
1Childproof Door Locks
To open the door from the inside when the
childproof door lock is on, put the lock tab in the
unlock position, lower the rear window, put your
hand out of the window, and pull the outside door
handle.
Lock Unlock
* Not available on all models

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uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uAuto Door Locking/Unlocking
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Controls
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking
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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
1 Auto 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 i-MID. 2 Customized Features P. 85
Models without i-MIDModels with i-MID
Models with automatic transmissionModels with manual transmission* Not available on all models

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uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uCustomizing the Auto Door Locking/Unlocking Setting
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Controls
Customizing the Auto Door Locking/Unlocking Setting
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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
Mode
Description
Drive Lock Mode
*1
All 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.
Off
The auto door locking is deactivated all the time.
Mode
Description
Park Unlock Mode
Driver’s door unlocks
*2
All doors unlock
When the shift lever is moved into
(P with the brake pedal depressed.
Ignition Switch Unlock
Mode
Driver’s door unlocks
*3
All doors unlock
When the ignition switch is moved out of ON
(w.
Off
The auto door unlocking is deactivated all the time.
Models with
automatic transmissionModels with
automatic transmission* Not available on all models

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uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uCustomizing the Auto Door Locking/Unlocking Setting
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Controls
*1: Default setting■Customizing Flow for Auto Door Locking OptionsSteps
Drive Lock Mode
*1
Park Lock Mode
Off
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.
2
Close the driver’s door.
Open the driver’s door.
3
Turn 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.
5
Turn the ignition switch to ACCESSORY
(q within 20 seconds.
u Customization is completed.
Models with automatic transmission
Models with automatic transmission
Models with automatic transmission

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uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uCustomizing the Auto Door Locking/Unlocking Setting
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Controls
*1: Default setting for manual transmission models
*2: Default setting for automatic transmission models■Customizing Flow for Auto Door Unlocking OptionsSteps
Ignition Switch Unlock Mode
Park Unlock Mode
Off
To unlock driver’s
door
*1
To unlock all doors
To unlock driver’s door
*2
To 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.
2
Close the driver’s door.
Open the driver’s door.
3
Turn 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.
5
Release 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.
6
Turn the ignition switch to ACCESSORY
(q within 20 seconds.
u Customization is completed.
Models with automatic transmission
Models with automatic transmission
Models with automatic transmission

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Controls
Opening and Closing the TrunkPrecautions for Opening/Closing the Trunk■Opening the trunk
Open the trunk all the way. u If it is not fully opened, the trunk lid may begin to close under its own weight.■Closing the trunk
Keep the trunk lid closed while driving to:
uAvoid possible damage.
u Prevent exhaust gas from leaking into the vehicle.2 Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 62Using the Trunk Opener
Pulling the trunk release to the lower left of
the driver's seat unlocks and opens the trunk.
Trunk
Release

uuOpening and Closing the Trunk uUsing the Master key
*
110Controls
■Locking the trunk opener
You can lock the trunk release with the master
key.
Using the Master key
*
Insert the key in the cylinder to unlock and
open the trunk.
1 Locking the trunk opener
If you need to give the key to someone else, give
them the valet key.1Using the Master key
*
The valet key does not unlock the trunk.
Unlock
* Not available on all models

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uuOpening and Closing the Trunk uUsing the Remote Transmitter
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Controls
Using the Remote Transmitter
*
Press the trunk release button
* for
approximately one second to unlock and open
the trunk.
Emergency Trunk Opener
The trunk release lever allows you to open the
trunk from inside for your safety.
Slide the release lever in the direction of the
arrow.
Trunk
Button
1 Emergency Trunk Opener
Parents should decide if their children should be
shown how to use this feature.
Lever
* Not available on all models