2014 HONDA CIVIC automatic transmission

Visual Index
4Quick Reference Guide
❙Door Mirror Controls
(P 144)
❙Passenger's Front Airbag (P 42)❙Parking Brake
(P 337)
❙Glove Box
(P 156)
❙Rearview Mirror
(P 144)
❙Accessory Power Socket (P 159)❙Shift Lever
Automatic Transmission
(CVT)
(P 320)
Manual Transmission (P 322)
❙Hood Release Handle
(P 363)
❙Fuel Fill Door Release Handle
(P 344)
❙Driver’s Pocket❙Trunk Release
(P 121)
❙Power Door Lock Master Switch
* (P 116)
❙Power Window Switches
(P 128)
❙USB/HDMI® Port
* (P 171)
❙Interior Fuse Box
(P 440)
❙Driver's Front Airbag
(P 42)
❙Auxiliary Input Jack
* (P 172)

17Quick Reference Guide
Driving
(P 303)
Release ButtonShift Lever
Depress the brake pedal and press the
release button to move out of
(P.
Move the shift lever without
pressing the release button. Press the release button to
move the shift lever.
Manual Transmission
* (P 322)
Automatic Transmission (CVT)
* (P 320)
● Shift to
(P and depress the brake pedal when starting the engine.
● Shifting
Park
Turn off or start the engine.
Transmission is locked.
Reverse
Used when reversing.
Neutral
Transmission is not locked.
Drive
Normal driving.
Drive (S)
●Better acceleration.●Increased engine braking.●Going up or down hills.
Low●Further increased engine braking.●Going up or down hills.
* Not available on all models

21Quick Reference Guide
What to Do If*1:
Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.
*2:Except U.S. models with automatic transmission (CVT)
The ignition switch does
not turn from
(0
to
(q
*1.
Why?
●The steering wheel may be locked.●Try to turn the steering wheel left and right
while turning the ignition key.●Move the steering wheel left and right while pressing the
ENGINE START/STOP button at the same time.
The ignition switch does
not turn from
(q
to
(0
*1
and I cannot remove the
key. Why?
The shift lever should be moved to
(P
.
Why does the brake pedal
pulsate slightly when
applying the brakes?
This can occur when the ABS activates, and does not indicate a
problem. Apply firm, steady pressu re on the brake pedal. Never
pump the brake pedal.Models without smart entry systemModels with smart entry system
*2
* Not available on all models

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uuIndicators uintelligent Multi-Information Display (i -MID) Warning and Information Messages
*
Continued
Instrument Panel
Message
Condition
Explanation
●Appears after you set the power mode to
ACCESSORY or ON.
2Starting the Engine P. 313
●Appears when the steering wheel is locked.
●Move the steering wheel left and right while pressing
the ENGINE START/STOP button.
Models with smart entry system
Automatic
transmission
(CVT) modelsManual
transmission
modelsExcept U.S.
models with
automatic
transmission
(CVT)

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uuIndicators uintelligent Multi-Information Display (i -MID) Warning and Information Messages
*
Instrument Panel
Message
Condition
Explanation
●Appears if you push the ENGINE START/STOP
button to turn the engine off without the shift lever
in
(P
.
●Move the shift lever to
(P
. The power mode changes to
VEHICLE OFF.
●Move the shift lever to
( P
, then press the ENGINE
START/STOP button twice.
●Appears when the power mode is in ACCESSORY.
—
●Appears after the driver’s door is opened when the
power mode is in ACCESSORY.
●Press the ENGINE START/STOP button twice with your
foot off the brake pedal to change the power mode to
VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).
●Appears when you close the door with the power
mode in ON without the smart entry remote inside
the vehicle.
●Disappears when you bring the smart entry remote
back inside the vehicle and close the door.
2 Smart Entry Remote Reminder P. 134
●Appears when the smart entry remote battery
becomes weak.
●Replace the battery as soon as possible.
2Replacing the Button Battery P. 401
●Appears if the smart entry remote battery is too
weak to start the engine or the key is not within
operating range to start the engine.
A beeper sounds six times.
●Bring the smart entry remote in front of the ENGINE
START/STOP button to be touched with.
2If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak P. 427
Automatic
transmission
(CVT) models
U.S. modelsCanadian models

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uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uCustomizing 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:Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.
*2: Default setting■
List of the Auto Door Lockin g/Unlocking Customizable Options
Mode
Description
Drive Lock Mode
*2
All doors lock when the vehicle’s speed reaches about 10 mph (15 km/h).
Off
The auto door locking is deactivated all the time.
Mode
Description
Driver's Door Open
Mode
*2
All doors unlock when the driver’s door is opened.
Park Unlock Mode
All doors unlock when the shift lever is moved into
(P
with the brake pedal depressed.
Off
The auto door unlocking is deactivated all the time.
Models with
automatic transmission
(CVT)* 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:Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.
*2: Default setting■
Customizing Flow for Auto Door Locking OptionsSteps
Drive Lock Mode
*2
Off
1
Apply the parking brake.
Move the shift lever out of
(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
*1.
Turn the ignition switch to ON
(w
*1.
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
*1 within 20 seconds.
u Customization is completed.
Models with automatic transmission (CVT)
Models with automatic transmission (CVT)

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uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uCustomizing the Auto Door Locking/Unlocking Setting
*
Controls
*1:Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.
*2: Default setting■
Customizing Flow for Auto Door Unlocking OptionsSteps
Driver's Door Open Mode
*2
Park Unlock 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
*1.
Turn the ignition switch to ON (w
*1.
4
Press and hold the rear 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.
5
Turn the ignition switch to ACCESSORY
(q
*1 within 20 seconds.
u Customization is completed.
Models with automatic transmission (CVT)
Models with automatic transmission (CVT)
Models with automatic transmission
(CVT)