2020 HONDA CIVIC COUPE remote start

Contents
Child Safety P. 60Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 73Safety Labels P. 74
Opening and Closing the Trunk P. 150 Security System P. 153 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 156
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 160 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 178
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience It ems P. 190 Climate Control System P. 202
Audio Error Messages P. 307General Information on the Audio System P. 310
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® P. 365, 391
When Driving P. 432 Honda Sensing® P. 465 Braking P. 524
Refueling P. 536 Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions P. 539 Turbo Engine Vehicle* P. 540
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 551 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 566
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 578 Battery P. 588 Remote Transmitter Care P. 590
Cleaning P. 593 Accessories and Modifications P. 598
Handling of the Jack P. 622 Engine Does Not Start P. 623 Jump Starting P. 626
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 632 Fuses P. 638 Emergency Towing P. 642
When You Cannot Open the Trunk P. 644 Refueling P. 645
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 653 Reporting Safety Defects P. 654
Authorized Manuals P. 659 Customer Service Information P. 660
Quick Reference GuideP. 4
Safe DrivingP. 33
Instrument PanelP. 75
ControlsP. 133
FeaturesP. 211
DrivingP. 425
MaintenanceP. 541
Handling the UnexpectedP. 601
InformationP. 647
IndexP. 661
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Quick Reference Guide
Steering Wheel (P 177)
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 147)
Pull either door inner handle to unlock and
open it at the same time.
To adjust
To lock
Trunk (P 150)
● 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 180)
● 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 156)
● 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 sma rt entry system have
an ENGINE START/STOP button
instead of an ignition switch.
Power Window Lock Button
Window
Switch Indicator
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uuIndicators uDriver Information Interface Wa rning and Information Messages
Continued
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.●Change the power m ode to VEHICLE OFF.
2ENGINE START/STOP Button P. 161
●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. 163
●Appears when the smart entry remote battery
becomes weak.●Replace the battery as soon as possible.
2Replacing the Button Battery P. 590
●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. 624
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. 437
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. 451
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.................................................. 134
Locking and Unlocking the Doors Key Types and Functions .................. 136
Low Smart Entry Remote Signal Strength*... 138Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside .......................................... 139
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside ............................................. 146
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .......... 149
Opening and Closing the Trunk ....... 150
Security System Immobilizer System .......................... 153
Security System Alarm ...................... 153
Opening and Closing the Windows ..... 156Moonroof*................................................ 159
Operating the Switches Around the
Steering Wheel Ignition Switch ................................. 160
ENGINE START/STOP Button............. 161
Ignition Switch and Power Mode Comparison ................................... 164
Turn Signals ..................................... 165
Light Switches.................................. 166
Fog Lights
*...................................... 169
Daytime Running Lights ................... 169
Auto High-Beam .............................. 170
Wipers and Washers ........................ 173
Rear Defogger/Heat ed Door Mirror
*
Button ........................................... 175
Brightness Control ........................... 176
Adjusting the Steering Wheel........... 177 Adjusting the Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirror ................... 178
Power Door Mirrors ......................... 180
Adjusting the Seats .......................... 181
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items ................................................ 190
Climate Control System Using Automatic Climate Control .... 202
Automatic Climate Control Sensors......209
* 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, to lock and unlock the doors and to open
the trunk. You can also use the remo te transmitter or smart entry system
* to lock
and unlock the doors and to open the trunk.
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. 153
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. 437
Models with remote engine starter
■Built-in Key*
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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uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uLocking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
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Controls
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
When you carry the smart entry remote, you
can lock/unlock the doors, fuel fill door, and
open the trunk.
You can lock/unlock the doors and fuel fill
door within a radius of about 32 inches (80
cm) of the outside door handle. You can open
the trunk within about 32 inches (80 cm)
radius from the trunk release button.
■Locking the doors and trunk
Press the door lock button on either door.u Some exterior lights flash; the beeper
sounds; both doors and the trunk lock;
and the security system sets.
■Using the Smart Entry with Push Button Start System*1Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
If the interior light switch is in the door activated position,
the interior lights come on when you unlock the doors.
No doors opened: The lights fade out after 30 seconds.Doors relocked: The li ghts go off immediately.
2 Interior Lights P. 190
1Using the Smart Entry with Push Button Start System*
If you do not open a door within 30 seconds of
unlocking the vehicle with the smart entry system,
the doors and trunk will automatically relock.
You can lock or unlock doors using the smart entry
system only when the power mode is in VEHICLE OFF.
Door Lock Button
* Not available on all models
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