2016 HONDA CIVIC SEDAN Owner's Manual (in English)

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uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uLocking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside
Controls
Pull the front door inner handle.
u The door unlocks and opens in one
motion.
Unlocking and opening the driver’s door from the inner handle unlocks all the other
doors.
To avoid all the doors to be unlocked, use the lock tab on the driver’s door to unlock,
then lock again before opening the door. u This setting works for one time only.
If you do not want all the doors to be unlocked all the time, customize the
Auto Door Unlock setting to Off using the driver information interface.
2Customized Features P. 111
If you do not want all the doors to be unlocked all the time, customize the auto
door unlocking setting to off using the master door lock switch.
2 Customizing Flow for Auto Door Unlocking Options P. 140
■Unlocking Using the Front Door Inner Handle1Unlocking Using the Front Door Inner Handle
The front door inner handles are designed to allow
front seat occupants to open the door in one motion.
However, this feature requires that front seat
occupants never pull a front door inner handle while
the vehicle is in motion.
Children should always ride in a rear seat where
childproof door locks are provided.
2 Childproof Door Locks P. 136
Inner
Handle
Models with driver information interface
Models without driver information interface
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Controls
Press the master door lock switch in as shown
to lock or unlock all doors.
Childproof Door Locks
The 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 Switch1 Using the Master Door Lock Switch
When you lock/unlock either of the front doors using
the master lock switch, all the other doors lock/
unlock at the same time.
To Unlock
Master Door
Lock Switch
To Lock
■Setting the Childproof Door Locks
1 Childproof 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
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uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uAuto Door Locking/Unlocking
Controls
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking
Your vehicle locks and unlocks all doors automatically when a certain condition is
met.
■Drive lock mode
All doors lock when the vehicle’s sp eed reaches about 10 mph (15 km/h).
■Driver’s door open mode
All doors unlock when the driver’s door is opened.
■Auto Door Locking
■Auto Door Unlocking
1 Auto Door Locking/Unlocking
You can turn off or cha nge to another auto door
locking/unlocking setting us ing the master door lock
switch. 2 Customizing the Auto Door Locking/
Unlocking Setting P. 138
You can turn off or cha nge to another auto door
locking/unlocking sett ing using the driver
information interface.
2 Customized Features P. 111
Models without driver information interface
Models with driver information interface
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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 Locking/ Unlocking Customizable Options
ModeDescription
Drive Lock Mode*2All doors lock when the vehicle’s sp eed reaches about 10 mph (15 km/h).
OffThe auto door locking is deactivated all the time.
ModeDescription
Driver's Door Open
Mode*2All 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.
OffThe auto door unlocking is deactivated all the time.
Models with
continuously variable
transmission
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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 Options
StepsDrive Lock Mode*2Off
1
Apply the parking brake.
Move the shift lever out of
(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*1.Turn the ignition switch to ON (w*1.
4
Press and hold the right side of the master door lock switch on the driver’s door
for more than five seconds. Release th e switch after you hear a click twice.Press and hold the right side 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*1 within 20 seconds.
u Customization is completed.
Models with continuously variable transmissionModels with continuously variable transmission
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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 Options
StepsDriver's Door Open Mode*2Park Unlock 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*1.Turn the ignition switch to ON
(w*1.
4
Press and hold the left side 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.
5Turn the ignition switch to ACCESSORY (q*1 within 20 seconds.
u Customization is completed.
Models with continuously variable transmission
Models with continuously variable transmissionModels with continuously variable
transmission
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Controls
Opening and Closing the Trunk
Precautions 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:
u Avoid possible damage.
u Prevent exhaust gas from leaking into the vehicle.
2 Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 70
Using the Trunk Release Button
Pressing the trunk release button on the
driver’s door.
2When You Cannot Open the Trunk P. 564
Trunk Release
Button
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Controls
Push up the release button on the trunk lid
after the doors are unlocked.
2 When You Cannot Open the Trunk P. 564
Even if the trunk is locked, you can open the
trunk if you carry the smart entry remote.
u Some exterior lights flash and the beeper
sounds.
Using the Remote Transmitter
Press the trunk release button for
approximately one second to unlock and open
the trunk.
1Using the Trunk Release Button
•Do not leave the smart entry remote in the vehicle
when you get out. Carry it with you.
•A person who is not carr ying the smart entry
remote can unlock the tr unk if a person who is
carrying it is within range.
•Do not leave the smart entry remote inside the
trunk and close the lid. The beeper sounds and the
trunk cannot be closed.
•Do not carry the smart entry remote near the trunk
lid when closing it.
•Do not place the smart entry remote around the
rear seat when closing the trunk.
Models with smart entry system
Trunk Release ButtonModels with smart entry system
Trunk Release Button
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