2017 HONDA CIVIC SEDAN ignition

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Controls
Locking and Unlocking the Doors
Key Types and Functions
This vehicle comes with the following keys:
Use the key to start and stop the engine, to lock and unlock the doors and to open
the trunk. You can also use the remote transmitter or smart entry system
* to lock
and unlock the doors and to open the trunk.
■Smart entry remote*
The built-in key can be us ed 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, pull it out while
sliding the release knob. To reinstall the built-
in key, push the built-in key into the smart
entry remote until it clicks.
■Keys
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. 156
Follow the advice below to prevent damage to the
keys:
•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, dust or sand.
•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 remote
engine start. 2 Remote Engine Start with Vehicle
Feedback
* P. 429
Models with remote engine starter
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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■Locking the doors
Press the lock button.
Once: u Some exterior lights flash, all the doors
and fuel fill door lock , and the security
system sets.
Twice (within five se conds after the first
push):
u The beeper sounds and verifies the
security system is set.
■Using the Remote Transmitter1Using the Remote Transmitter
If you do not open a door within 30 seconds of
unlocking the vehicle with the remote transmitter,
the doors will automatically relock.
You can change the relock timer setting. 2 Customized Features P. 124, 328
The remote transmitter us es low-power signals, so
the operating range may vary depending on the
surroundings.
The remote transmitter will not work when the key is
in the ignition switch.
You can lock or unlock doors using the remote
transmitter only when the power mode is in VEHICLE
OFF.
The remote will not lock the vehicle when a door is
open.
Models with driver information interface
Models without smart entry system
Models with smart entry system
All models
LED
Unlock Button
Lock Button
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If the remote battery or the vehicle batte ry is dead, use the key instead of the
remote. 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.
■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.
The doors cannot be locked when the sm art entry remote is inside the vehicle.
■Locking/Unlocking the Doors Using a Key1Locking/Unlocking the Doors Using a Key
When you lock the driver’s door with a key, all 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. 124, 328
Models with driver information interfaceLock
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 when you
lock the driver’s door or any of the other doors,
otherwise you may end up lo cking the key inside the
vehicle.
Models without smart entry system
Models with smart entry system
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*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
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*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
Security System
Immobilizer System
The immobilizer system prevents a key that has not been pre-registered from
starting the engine. Each key contains el ectronic transmitters that use electronic
signals to verify the key.
Pay attention to the following when inserti ng the key into the ignition switch or
pressing the ENGINE START/STOP button:
• Do not allow objects that emit strong radio waves near the ignition switch or the
ENGINE START/STOP button.
• Make sure the key is not covered by or touching a metal object.
• Do not bring a key from anot her vehicle’s immobilizer system near the ignition
switch or the ENGINE START/STOP button.
• Do not put the key near magnetic items. Electronic devices, such as televisions
and audio systems emit strong magnetic fields. Note that even a key chain can
become magnetic.
Security System Alarm
The security system alarm activates wh en the trunk, hood or doors are forcibly
opened. The alarm does not go off if the trunk or doors are opened with the key,
remote transmitter or smart entry system
*.
However, the alarm activates if a door is opened with the key and then the
transmission is taken out of
(P (continuously variable transmission models) or the
hood is opened before the ignition switch is turned to ON (w*1.
■When the security sy stem alarm activates
The horn sounds intermittently, and some exterior lights flash.
■To deactivate the security system alarm
Unlock the vehicle using remote transmitter, or smart entry system*, or the ignition
switch is turned to ON
(w*1. The system, along with the horn and flashing lights, is
deactivated.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.
1 Immobilizer System
NOTICE
Leaving the key in the vehicl e can result in theft or
accidental movement of the vehicle.
Always take the 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.
Canadian models only: Apply and hold the brake
pedal before turning the vehicle on the first time after
the battery has been disconnected.
1 Security System Alarm
The security alarm continues for a maximum of two
minutes until the security system deactivates.
* Not available on all models
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■Setting the security system alarm
The security system alarm automatically sets when the following conditions have
been met:
• The ignition switch is in LOCK
(0*1, and the key has been removed from the
ignition switch.
• The hood and trunk are closed.
• All doors are locked with the key, the remote transmitter, or smart entry system
*.
■When the security system alarm sets
The security system alarm indicator in the instrument panel blinks. When the
blinking interval changes after about 15 se conds, the security system alarm is set.
■To cancel the security system alarm
The security system is canc eled when the vehicle is unlocked using the remote
transmitter, smart entry system
*, or the ignition swit ch is turned to ON (w*1. The
security system indicator go es off at the same time.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.
1 Security System Alarm
Do not set the security system alarm when someone
is in the vehicle or a window is open. The system can
accidentally activate when:
•Unlocking the door with the lock tab.•Opening the trunk with the trunk opener on the
driver’s door or the emergency trunk opener.
•Opening the hood with the hood release.
•Taking the transmission out of ( P.
If the battery goes dead after you have set the
security system alarm, the security alarm may activate
once the battery is re charged or replaced.
If this occurs, deactivate the security system alarm by
unlocking a door using the remote transmitter or
smart entry system
*.
Do not alter the system or add other devices to it.
Doing so may damage the system and make your
vehicle inoperable.
Continuously variable transmission models
* Not available on all models
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Controls
■The panic button on the remote
transmitter
If you press the panic button for
approximately one seco nd, the following will
occur for about 30 seconds:
• The horn sounds.
• Some exterior lights flash.
■Canceling panic mode
Press any button on the remote transmitter, or turn the ignition switch to ON
(w*1.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.
■Panic Mode
Panic Button
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