2017 HONDA CIVIC HATCHBACK remote start

Contents
Child Safety P. 60Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 74Safety Labels P. 75
Opening and Closing the Hatch P. 154 Security System P. 157 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 161
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 165 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 183
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience It ems P. 193 Climate Control System P. 208
Audio Error Messages P. 313General Information on the Audio System P. 317
When Driving P. 422 Braking P. 497Parking Your Vehicle P. 514
Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions P. 521 Turbo Engine Vehicle P. 522
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 536 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 548
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 561 Battery P. 571 Remote Transmitter Care P. 573
Cleaning P. 576 Accessories and Modifications P. 582
Engine Does Not Start P. 593 Jump Starting P. 596 Shift Lever Does Not Move P. 599
Fuses P. 608 Emergency Towing P. 612 When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door P. 613
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 621 Reporting Safety Defects P. 622
Authorized Manuals P. 627 Customer Service Information P. 628
Quick Reference GuideP. 4
Safe DrivingP. 33
Instrument PanelP. 77
ControlsP. 133
FeaturesP. 217
DrivingP. 415
MaintenanceP. 523
Handling the UnexpectedP. 583
InformationP. 617
IndexP. 630
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Quick Reference Guide
Steering Wheel (P 182)
● To adjust, pull the adjustment lever
towards you, adjust to the desired
position, then lock the lever back in place.
Unlocking the Front
Doors from the Inside
(P 148)
●Pull either front door inner handle to
unlock and open it at the same time.
Hatch (P154)
● With all the doors unlocked, press the
hatch release button and lift open the
hatch.
● Press the hatch release button to unlock
and open the hatch when you carry the
smart entry remote.
Power Door Mirrors
(P 184)
●With the ignition switch in ON
(w*1, move
the selector switch to L or R .
● Push the appropriate edge of the
adjustment switch to adjust the mirror.
Hatch Release
Button
Models without smart entry system
Models with smart entry system
Selector Switch
Adjustment Switch
Power Windows (P 161)
● With the ignition switch in ON
(w*1, open
and close the power windows.
● If the power window lock button is in the
off position, each passenger’s window
can be opened and closed with its own
switch.
● If the power window lock button is in the
on position (indicator is on), each
passenger’s window switch is disabled.
*1:Models with the smart entry system have
an ENGINE START/STOP button
instead of an ignition switch.
Power Window Lock Button
Window
Switch Indicator
*
Not available on all models
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uuIndicators uDriver Information Interface Wa rning and Information Messages*
Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
●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 (automatic transmission) or the
clutch pedal (manual transmission) 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.
2Smart Entry Remote Reminder P. 168
●Appears when the smart entry remote battery
becomes weak.●Replace the battery as soon as possible.
2Replacing the Button Battery P. 573
Continuously
variable transmission
modelsU.S. models
Canadian models
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uuIndicators uDriver Information Interface Wa rning and Information Messages*
Continued
Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
●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. 594
●Appears when the starter system has a problem.●As a temporary measure, press and hold the ENGINE
START/STOP button for up to 15 seconds while pressing
the brake pedal and manually start the engine.
Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
●Appears as soon as a problem is detected in the
smart entry system or push button starting system.●Appears constantly - Have your vehicle checked by a
dealer.
U.S.
Canada
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uuIndicators uDriver Information Interface Wa rning and Information Messages*
Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears when you unlock and open the driver’s
door while the engine is running by one-way smart
entry remote.
2Remote Engine Start with Vehicle Feedback* P. 426
Models with remote engine starter
* Not available on all models
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Controls
This chapter explains how to operate the various controls necessary for driving.
Clock.................................................. 134
Locking and Unlocking the Doors
Key Types and Functions .................. 136
Low Smart Entry Remote Signal Strength*.. 137Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside .......................................... 138
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside ............................................. 147
Childproof Door Locks ..................... 149
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .......... 150
Opening and Closing the Hatch....... 154
Security System
Immobilizer System .......................... 157
Security System Alarm ...................... 158 Opening and Closing the Windows
... 161
Opening and Closing the Moonroof*.. 164Operating the Switches Around the
Steering Wheel Ignition Switch
*............................... 165
ENGINE START/STOP Button*........... 166
Ignition Switch and Power Mode Comparison ................................... 169
Turn Signals ..................................... 170
Light Switches.................................. 170
Fog Lights
*...................................... 173
Daytime Running Lights ................... 173
Auto High-Beam
*............................ 174
Wipers and Washers ........................ 177 Brightness Control ........................... 180
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror
*
Button ........................................... 181
Adjusting the Steering Wheel .......... 182
Adjusting the Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirror ................... 183
Power Door Mirrors ......................... 184
Adjusting the Seats .......................... 185
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items ................................................ 193
Climate Control System
Using Automatic Climate Control .... 208
Automatic Climate Control Sensors......215
* Not available on all models
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Controls
Locking and Unlocking the Doors
Key Types and Functions
This vehicle comes with the following keys:
Use the keys to start and stop the engine, and to lock and unlock the doors and
hatch. You can also use the remote transmitter or smart entry system
* to lock and
unlock the doors and hatch.
The built-in key can be used to lock/unlock the
doors when the smart entry remote battery
becomes weak and th e power door lock/
unlock operation is disabled.
To remove the built-in key, slide the release
knob and then pull out the key. To reinstall
the built-in key, push th e built-in key into the
smart entry remote until it clicks.
1 Key Types and Functions
All the keys have an immobilizer system. The
immobilizer system helps to protect against vehicle
theft. 2 Immobilizer System P. 157
The keys contain precision electronics.
Adhere to the following advi ce to prevent damage to
the electronics:
•Do not leave the keys in direct sunlight, or in
locations with high temperature or high humidity.
•Do not drop the keys or set heavy objects on them.
•Keep the keys away from liquids.
•Do not take the keys apart except for replacing the
battery.
If the circuits in the keys are damaged, the engine
may not start, and the remote transmitter may not
work.
If the keys do not work properly, have them
inspected by a dealer.
You can remotely start the engine using the one-way
smart entry remote. 2 Remote Engine Start with Vehicle
Feedback
* P. 426
Models with remote engine starter
■Smart Entry Remote*
Ignition key with
remote transmitterSmart entry remoteSmart entry remote with
remote engine starter
Built-in Key
Release Knob
* Not available on all models
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uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uLow Smart Entry Remote Signal Strength*
Controls
Contains a number that you will need if you
purchase a replacement key.
Low Smart Entry Remote Signal Strength*
The vehicle transmits radio waves to loca te the smart entry remote when locking/
unlocking the doors and hatch, or to start the engine.
In the following cases, locking/unlocking th e doors and hatch, or starting the engine
may be inhibited or operation may be unstable:
• Strong radio waves are being transmitted by nearby equipment.
• You are carrying the smart entry remo te together with telecommunications
equipment, laptop computers, ce ll phones, or wireless devices.
• A metallic object is touching or covering the smart entry remote.
■Key Number Tag1Key Number Tag
Keep the key number tag separate from the key in a
safe place outside of your vehicle.
If you wish to purchase an additional key, contact a
dealer.
If you lose your key and you cannot start the engine,
contact a dealer.
1 Low Smart Entry Remote Signal Strength*
Communication between the smart entry remote and
the vehicle consumes the smart entry remote’s
battery.
Battery life is about two years, but this varies
depending on regularity of use.
The battery is consumed whenever the smart entry
remote is receivi ng strong radio wave s. Avoid placing
it near electrical appliances such as televisions and
personal computers.
* Not available on all models
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