2018 HONDA CIVIC COUPE remote start

Contents
Child Safety P. 60Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 73Safety Labels P. 74
Opening and Closing the Trunk P. 145 Security System P. 148 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 151
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 155 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 169
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience It ems P. 180 Climate Control System P. 191
Audio Error Messages P. 295General Information on the Audio System P. 298
When Driving P. 412 Braking P. 474Parking Your Vehicle P. 490
Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions P. 496 Turbo Engine Vehicle* P. 497
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 512 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 527
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 539 Battery P. 549 Remote Transmitter Care P. 551
Cleaning P. 554 Accessories and Modifications P. 559
Engine Does Not Start P. 582 Jump Starting P. 585 Shift Lever Does Not Move P. 588
Fuses P. 597 Emergency Towing P. 601 When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door P. 602
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 611 Reporting Safety Defects P. 612
Authorized Manuals P. 617 Customer Service Information P. 618
Quick Reference GuideP. 4
Safe DrivingP. 33
Instrument PanelP. 75
ControlsP. 125
FeaturesP. 199
DrivingP. 405
MaintenanceP. 499
Handling the UnexpectedP. 561
InformationP. 605
IndexP. 619
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Quick Reference Guide
Steering Wheel (P 168)
● To adjust, pull the adjustment lever up,
adjust to the desired position, then push
down the lever back in place.
Unlocking the Doors
from the Inside
(P 139)
● Pull either door inner handle to unlock
and open it at the same time.
Trunk (P 145)
● To unlock and open the trunk:
•Press the trunk opener on the driver’s
door.
• Press the trunk release button on the
remote transmitter or the smart entry
remote.
• Press the trunk release button
* on the
trunk lid.
Power Door Mirrors
(P 170)
● 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.
Trunk Opener
Selector Switch
Adjustment Switch
Power Windows (P 151)
● 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, the 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), the
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 uInformation Display Warning 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.
●Appears when the power mode is in ACCESSORY.—
●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 vehicl e and close the door.
●Appears when the smart entry remote battery
becomes weak.●Replace the battery as soon as possible.
2Replacing the Button Battery P. 551
Models with smart entry system
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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 (continuously variable
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. 158
●Appears when the smart entry remote battery
becomes weak.●Replace the battery as soon as possible.
2Replacing the Button Battery P. 551
●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. 583
Models with smart entry system
Continuously
variable transmission
modelsU.S. models
Canadian models
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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 remote engine
start.
2Remote Engine Start with Vehicle Feedback* P. 417
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears if there is a problem with the adaptive
damper system.●Have your vehicle checked by a dealer. With this message
appeared, your vehicle ha s normal damping ability
without the adaptive damper feature.
●Appears if the drive mode cannot be changed due
to certain situations, such as a system error or
adverse driving conditions.
2 SPORT Mode* P. 431
Models with remote engine starter
Models with SPORT mode
* Not available on all models
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Controls
This chapter explains how to operate the various controls necessary for driving.
Clock.................................................. 126
Locking and Unlocking the Doors Key Types and Functions .................. 128
Low Smart Entry Remote Signal Strength*... 130Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside .......................................... 131
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside ............................................. 138
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .......... 141
Opening and Closing the Trunk ....... 145
Security System Immobilizer System .......................... 148
Security System Alarm ...................... 148
Opening and Closing the Windows ..... 151Opening and Closing the Moonroof*..... 154
Operating the Switches Around the
Steering Wheel
Ignition Switch
*............................... 155
ENGINE START/STOP Button*........... 156
Ignition Switch and Power Mode Comparison ................................... 159
Turn Signals ..................................... 160
Light Switches.................................. 160
Fog Lights
*...................................... 163
Daytime Running Lights ................... 163
Wipers and Washers ........................ 164
Brightness Control ........................... 166
Rear Defogger/Heat ed Door Mirror
*
Button ........................................... 167
Adjusting the Steering Wheel........... 168 Adjusting the Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirror ................... 169
Power Door Mirrors ......................... 170
Adjusting the Seats .......................... 171
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items ................................................ 180
Climate Control System Using Automatic Climate Control .... 191
Automatic Climate Control Sensors......198
* 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 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. 148
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. 417
Models with remote engine starter
Ignition key with
remote transmitterSmart entry remote with
remote engine starterSmart entry remote
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
Low Smart Entry Remo te Signal Strength*
The vehicle transmits radio waves to loca te the smart entry remote when locking/
unlocking the doors and fuel fill door, opening the trunk, or starting the engine.
In the following cases, locking/unlocking the doors, opening the trunk, or starting
the engine may be inhibited or operation may be unstable:
• Strong radio waves are being tra nsmitted by nearby equipment.
• You are carrying the smart entry remote together with telecommunications
equipment, laptop computers, ce ll phones, or wireless devices.
• A metallic object is touching or covering the smart entry remote.1Low 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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