2018 HONDA CIVIC HATCHBACK remote start

uuWhen Driving uStarting the Engine
454
Driving
You can remotely start the engine using the button on the smart entry remote.
■To start the engine
When started remotely, the engine automati cally shuts off after 10 minutes of idling
and/or the brake pedal and ENGINE START/STOP button have not been pressed
simultaneously.
To extend the run time for another 10 minutes during the first run, press the
button, then press and hold the button. u The exterior lights flash six times if a 10-minute extension request was
transmitted successfully.
■Remote Engine Start with Vehicle Feedback*1Remote Engine Start with Vehicle Feedback*
WARNING: Carbon monoxide gas is toxic and can
rapidly accumulate in closed or even partly enclosed
areas.
Breathing it can cause unc onsciousness and even kill
you.
Never use the remote engine starter with the vehicle
parked in a garage or other areas with limited
ventilation.
The remote engine start may violate local laws.
Before using the remote e ngine start, check your
local laws.
If there are buildings an d obstacles between your
vehicle and the remote, th e range will be reduced.
The range may be less when the vehicle is running.
This distance may vary by external electrical
interference.
The engine may not start by the remote engine start
if:
•You have disabled a remo te engine start setting
using the audio/information screen*.
•The power mode is not in VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).
•The transmission is in a position other than ( P.•The hood is open, or any door or the hatch is
unlocked.
Press the button, th en press and hold
the button.
Some exterior lights flash once.
Go within the range,
and try again.
LED: Blinks when any button is pressed.
The exterior lights flash six
times if the engine runs
successfully. The exterior lights will not
flash if the engine runs
unsuccessfully.
* Not available on all models
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uuWhen Driving uStarting the Engine
Driving
■To stop the engine1Remote Engine Start with Vehicle Feedback*
•You have already used the remote twice to start
the engine.
•Another registered smart entry remote is in the
vehicle.
•There is any antenna failure.
•Door is unlocked with the built-in key.
•The engine oil pressure is low.•The engine coolant temper ature is extremely high.
•The security system alarm is not set.
While the engine is running, the vehicle will
automatically activate climate control with a preset
temperature of 72°F (22°C).
When it is warm outside:
•The air conditioning is acti vated in recirculation
mode.
When it is cold outside:
•The defroster is activated at a moderately warm
temperature.
•The rear defogger and door mirror heaters are
activated.
Press and hold the button for one
second.
Go within the range,
and try again.
The exterior lights flash once if the engine stops successfully.
The exterior lights will not flash when the remote is out of
the smart entry system range.
The engine will not stop.
* Not available on all models
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uuWhen Driving uStarting the Engine
456
Driving
1. Depress the brake pedal and press the ENGINE START/STOP button
simultaneously.
2. Put the shift lever in
(D. Select (R when reversing.
3. With the parking brake is applied, releas e the brake pedal and gently depress the
accelerator pedal.
u Make sure the parking brake and brake system indicator (red) goes off.
2 Parking Brake P. 532
■Hill start assist system
Hill start assist keeps the brake engaged br iefly to help prevent the vehicle from
rolling on inclines as you move your fo ot from the brake pedal to the accelerator.
Move the shift lever to
(D, (S, or (L* when facing uphill, or (R when facing
downhill, then release the brake pedal.
Depress the clutch pedal, and shift to on e of the forward gears when facing uphill,
or
(R when facing downhill, then release the brake pedal.
■Starting to Drive1 Starting to Drive
The engine stops when the sh ift lever is moved out of
(P before the ENGINE START/STOP button is
pressed. Follow step 1 when starting to drive.
You can also release the parking brake by pressing
the electric parking brake sw itch while depressing the
brake pedal. When facing downhill, you can start
your vehicle more smoothly by manually releasing it
with the electric parki ng brake switch than by
releasing it with th e accelerator pedal.
When the engine was started using the button
on the smart entry remoteContinuously variable transmission models
When the engine was started using the button on the smart entry remote
When the engine was started in any case
1Hill start assist system
Hill start assist may not prevent the vehicle from
rolling downhill on a very st eep or slippery slope, and
does not operate on small inclines.
Hill start assist is not a replacement for the parking
brake.
Hill start assist will operate even when VSA ® is
switched off.
Continuously variable transmission models
Manual transmission models
* Not available on all models
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Handling the Unexpected
This chapter explains how to handle unexpected troubles.
ToolsTypes of Tools .................................. 628
If a Tire Goes Flat
Temporarily Repairi ng a Flat Tire....... 629
Changing a Flat Tire ......................... 642
Handling of the jack
How to Set Up the Jack .................... 650
Engine Does Not Start Checking the Engine ........................ 652
Vehicles with temporary tire repair kit
Vehicles with a compact spare tire
Canadian models with temporary tire
repair kit
If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is
Weak ......................................... 653
Emergency Engine Stop ................... 654
Jump Starting .................................... 655
Shift Lever Does Not Move .............. 658
Overheating ...................................... 659
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressu re Indicator Comes
On................................................ 661
If the Charging System Indicator Comes
On ................................................. 661
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes
On or Blinks ................................... 662
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or Blinks ................................... 663
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or
Blinks at the Same Time When the Brake System
Indicator (Amber) Comes On ....................... 664
If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator Comes On......................... 665
If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator
Comes On or Blinks
*...................... 667
Fuses Fuse Locations ................................. 668
Inspecting and Changing Fuses ........ 671
Emergency Towing ........................... 672
When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill
Door ................................................. 673
When You Cannot Open the Hatch.....674Refueling ........................................... 675
* Not available on all models
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Handling the Unexpected
Engine Does Not Start
Checking the Engine
If the engine does not start, check the starter.
Starter conditionChecklist
Starter doesn’t turn or turns
over slowly.
The battery may be dead. Check
each of the items on the right and
respond accordingly.
Check for a message on the dr iver information interface.●If the To Start, Hold Remote Near Start Button message appears2If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak P. 653
uMake sure the smart entry remote is in its operating range.2 ENGINE START/STOP Button Operating Range P. 177
Check the brightness of the interior lights.
Turn on the interior lights and check the brightness.
●If the interior lights are dim or do not come on at all2Battery P. 613●If the interior lights come on normally2 Fuses P. 668
The starter turns over normally
but the engine doesn’t start.
There may be a problem with the
fuse. Check each of the items on
the right and respond accordingly. Review the engine start procedure.
Follow its instructions, and try to start the engine again.
2
Starting the Engine P. 449
Check the immobilizer system indicator.
When the immobilizer system indicator is blinking, the engine cannot be started.
2Immobilizer System P. 168
Check the fuel level.
There should be enough fuel in the tank.
2 Fuel Gauge P. 118
Check the fuse.
Check all fuses, or have the vehicle checked by a dealer.
2Inspecting and Changing Fuses P. 671
If the problem continues:2Emergency Towing P. 672
1Checking the Engine
If you must start the vehi cle immediately, use an
assisting vehicle or booster battery to jump start it.
2 Jump Starting P. 655
Models with smart entry system
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uuEngine Does Not Start uIf the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak
Handling the Unexpected
If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak
If the beeper sounds, the To Start, Hold Remote Near Start Button message
appears on the driver informa tion interface, and the ENGINE START/STOP button
flashes, and the engine won’t start, start the engine as follows: 1.Touch the center of the ENGINE START/
STOP button with the H logo on the smart
entry remote while the ENGINE START/
STOP button is flashing. The buttons on
the smart entry remote should be facing
you.
u The indicator flashes for about 30
seconds.
2. Depress the brake pedal (continuously
variable transmission) or clutch pedal
(manual transmission) and press the
ENGINE START/STOP button within 10
seconds after the beeper sounds and the
ENGINE START/STOP button changes
from flashing to on.
u If you don’t depress the pedal, the mode
will change to ACCESSORY.
Models with smart entry system
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Index
I
Identification Numbers............................ 680
Vehicle Identification............................... 680
Ignition Switch ......................................... 176
Illumination Control ................................ 191
Knob ...................................................... 191
Immobilizer System .................................. 168
Immobilizer System Indicator..................... 92
Indicators .................................................... 78
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow (LSF) ................... 98, 479
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................... 86
Auto High-Beam ....................................... 91
Automatic Brake Hold ....................... 81, 536
Automatic Brake Hold System ........... 81, 536
Brake Depressing ...................................... 94
Charging System............................... 82, 661
Collision Mitigati on Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM) ...................................... 100, 101
CRUISE CONTROL ............................. 93, 475
CRUISE MAIN.................................... 93, 473
Door and Hatch Open ......................... 37, 88
Drive Mode ............................................... 91
ECON Mode ..................................... 93, 470
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System ............................................ 88, 665
Fog Light .................................................. 91
Gear Position ............................................ 84
High Beam ................................................ 90
Immobilizer System ................................... 92
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) ... 99, 515 Lights On ................................................... 90
Low Fuel .................................................... 85
Low Oil Pressure ................................ 81, 661
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS ............. 89, 527, 530
M (7-speed manual shift mode) Indicator/
Shift Indicator .......................................... 83
Maintenance Minder ......................... 94, 563
Malfunction Indicator Lamp ............... 82, 662
Parking Brake and Brake System (Amber) ... 79
Parking Brake and Brake System (Red)........................................ 78, 663, 664
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) .............. 95
Seat Belt Reminder .............................. 40, 85
Security System Alarm ............................... 93
Shift Down ................................................ 83
Shift Lever Position .................................... 83
Shift Up ..................................................... 83
Supplemental Restraint System ............ 57, 86
System Message ........................................ 90
Transmission System .................................. 83
Turn Signal ................................................ 90
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®)
System............................................. 87, 520
VSA ® OFF .......................................... 87, 521
Information ............................................... 677
Information Display .................................. 120
Instant Fuel Economy ....................... 121, 128
Instrument Panel ........................................ 77
Brightness Control ................................... 191
Interior Lights ........................................... 204
Interior Rearview Mirror .......................... 194iPod
........................................................... 296
J
Jack (Wheel Nut Wrench) ........................ 646
Handling of the jack ................................ 650
Jump Starting ........................................... 655
K
Key Number Tag ....................................... 148
Keys ........................................................... 147
Number Tag ............................................ 148
Rear Door Won’t Open............................ 160
Remote Transmitter ................................. 154
Types and Functions ................................ 147
Won’t Turn ............................................... 29
Kickdown (Continuously Variable Transmission) .......................................... 458
L
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) ......... 513
LaneWatchTM............................................ 525
Language (HFL) ................................ 383, 409
LATCH (Child Seats) .................................... 65
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Index
Parking Brake........................................... 532
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator
(Amber) ..................................................... 79
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator (Red) .......................... 78, 663, 664
Passenger Front Airb ag Off Indicator....... 58
Passing Indicators ..................................... 181
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio ............... 252, 308
Power Windows ....................................... 172
Precautions While Driving ....................... 457
Rain ........................................................ 457
Pregnant Women ....................................... 44
Puncture (Tire) ......................................... 629
R
Radio (FM/AM)................................. 244, 284
Radio (SiriusXM ®)..................................... 288
Radio Data System (RDS) ................. 245, 286
Range ................................................ 121, 127
RDS (Radio Data System) ................. 245, 286
Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing) ...... 683
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button ..................................................... 192
Rear Seat Heaters ..................................... 219
Rear Seats (Folding Down) ...................... 202
Rearview Mirror ....................................... 194
Refueling .................................................. 553
Fuel Gauge ............................................. 118
Gasoline ......................................... 553, 678
Low Fuel Indicator..................................... 85 Regulations
............................... 530, 605, 681
Remote Engine Start with Vehicle
Feedback ................................................. 454
Remote Transmitter ................................. 154
Replacement
Battery .................................................... 615
Bulbs ....................................................... 587
Fuses ............................................... 668, 669
Tires ........................................................ 608
Wiper Blade Rubber ......................... 597, 600
Reporting Safety Defects ......................... 682
Resetting a Trip Meter ..................... 120, 126
Rev Indicators ........................................... 130
Rev Match System ..................................... 467
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) .......... 509
On and Off .............................................. 510
S
Safe Driving ................................................ 33
Safety Check ............................................... 37
Safety Labels ............................................... 75
Safety Message ............................................. 1
Seat Belts ..................................................... 38
Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor .................. 43
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners .................. 41
Checking ................................................... 45
Fastening ................................................... 42
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt .................................................. 67
Pregnant Women ...................................... 44 Reminder .................................................. 40
Warning Indicator ............................... 40, 85
Seat Heaters .............................................. 219
Seats .......................................................... 196
Adjusting ................................................ 196
Front Seat Heaters ................................... 218
Front Seats .............................................. 196
Rear Seats ............................................... 202
Seat Heaters ............................................ 219
Security System ......................................... 168
Security System Alarm Indicator................. 93
Select Lever ................................. 23, 459, 466
Operation.................................. 23, 460, 466
Releasing................................................. 658
Won’t Move ............................................ 658
Select/Reset Knob ............................. 120, 126
Selecting a Child Seat ................................. 64
Selector Knob (Audio) .............................. 237
Setting the Clock ...................................... 146
Shift Lever ................................... 23, 459, 466
Shift Lever Position Indicator .................... 83
Shift Position Indicator ............................ 460
Shifting (Transmission) ..................... 459, 466
Shoulder Anchor ........................................ 43
Side Airbags ................................................ 53
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 55
Siri Eyes Free ............................................. 317
SiriusXM ® Radio ........................................ 288
Smart Entry with Push Button Start System ..................................................... 149
Snow Tires ................................................. 610
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