2022 HONDA CIVIC start stop button

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Quick Reference Guide
Quick Reference Guide
Visual Index
❚Climate Control System (P 222)
❚Rear Defogger (P 192)
❚Heated Door Mirror Button* (P 192)
❚Hazard Warning Button
❚Passenger Airbag Off Indicator
(P 68)
❚Audio System (P 230)
❚Navigation System*
() See Navigation System Manual
❚Front Seat Heater Buttons* (P 220)
❚ (Vehicle Stability AssistTM (VSA ®) System OFF) Button (P 460)
❚Safety Support Switch (P471, 480, 540)
❚Parking Sensor System Button* (P565 )
❚Brightness Control (P 193, 194)
❚System Indicators (P 88)
❚Gauges (P 109)
❚Driver Information Interface (P 113, 135, 138)
❚ENGINE START/STOP Button (P 180)

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Quick Reference Guide
ENGINE START/STOP
Button
(P 180)
Press the button to change the vehicle’s
power mode.
Turn Signals (P 182)
Lights (P 183)
Turn Signal Control Lever
Right
Left
Light Control Switches
Low Beam High Beam
Flashing
Wipers and Washers
(P 190)
*1:Models with automatic intermittent wipers
*2:Models with manual intermittent operation
AUTO should always be turned OFF before
the following situations in order to prevent
severe damage to the wiper system:
●Cleaning the windshield●Driving through a car wash●No rain present
Wiper/Washer Control Lever
Adjustment Ring
*
( -: Low sensitivity*1
: Lower speed, fewer sweeps*2
(+: High sensitivity*1
: Higher speed, more sweeps*2
MIST
OFF
AUTO
*1: Wiper speed varies automatically
INT*2: Low speed with intermittent
LO : Low speed wipe
HI : High speed wipe Pull toward
you to spray
washer fluid.
Models with automatic intermittent wipers
*
Not available on all models

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Controls
This chapter explains how to operate the various controls necessary for driving.
Clock.................................................. 154
Locking and Unlocking the Doors Key .................................................. 156
Low Remote Key Signal Strength...... 158
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside .......................................... 159
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the
Inside ............................................. 166
Childproof Door Locks ..................... 168
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .......... 169
Opening and Closing the Trunk ....... 170
Security System Immobilizer System .......................... 173
Security System Alarm ...................... 173 Windows
........................................... 176
Moonroof*........................................ 179
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel ENGINE START/STOP Button............. 180
Turn Signals ..................................... 182
Light Switches.................................. 183
Fog Lights
*...................................... 186
Daytime Running Lights ................... 186
Auto High-Beam .............................. 187
Wipers and Washers ........................ 190
Rear Defogger/Heat ed Door Mirror
*
Button ........................................... 192 Brightness Control ........................... 193
Brightness Control ........................... 194
Adjusting the Steering Wheel .......... 195
Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirror ................... 196
Power Door Mirrors ......................... 197
Seats .................................................. 198
Interior Convenience Items .............. 207
Climate Control System Using Automatic Climate Control .... 222
Automatic Climate Control Sensors......227
Models with A-type meter
Models with B-type meter
* Not available on all models

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Controls
Security System
Immobilizer System
This system prevents a key that has not been pre-registered from starting the
engine.
Pay attention to the follo wing when pressing the ENGINE START/STOP button:
• Do not allow objects that emit strong radio waves near the ENGINE START/
STOP button.
• Make sure the key is not covered by or touching a metal object.
• Do not bring a key from another vehicle’s immobilizer system near 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 when the trunk, hood or doors are forcibly
opened. The alarm does not activate if the trunk or doors are opened with the key,
remote transmitter or keyless access system
*.
However, the alarm activates if a door is opened with the key and then the
transmission is taken out of
(P or the hood is opened before the power mode is in
ON.
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.
Apply and hold the brake pedal before turning the
vehicle on the first time after the battery has been
disconnected.
Canadian models
1 Security System Alarm
Do not alter the system or add other devices to it.
Doing so may damage the system and make your
vehicle inoperable.
The security system alarm continues for a maximum
of two minutes until the security system alarm
deactivates.
* Not available on all models

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Controls
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel
ENGINE START/STOP Button
■Changing the Power Mode1ENGINE START/STOP Button
ENGINE START/STOP Button Operating Range
You can start the engine when the remote key is
inside the vehicle.
The engine may also start if the remote key is close to
the door or window, even if it is outside the vehicle.
ON mode:
The ENGINE START/STOP button is on (in red), if the
engine is running.
If the battery of the remote key is getting low, the
engine may not start when you push the ENGINE
START/STOP button. If the engi ne does not start,
refer to the following link. 2 If the Remote Key Battery is Weak P. 649
Do not leave the power mode in ACCESSORY or ON
when you get out.
Operating Range
VEHICLE OFF (LOCK)
The button is off.
The power to all electrical
components is turned off.
Press the butto n without the
transmission in
( P.
Press the button with the
transmission in
( P. Press the button.
Without pressing
the brake pedal ACCESSORY
The button blinks (in red).
Operate the audio system and
other accessories in this position.
ON
The button blinks (in red).
All electrical components can be
used.
Put the transmission into (P.

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uENGINE START/STOP Button
Controls
If you leave the vehicle for 30 to 60 minutes with the transmission in (P and the
power mode in ACCESSORY, the vehicle automa tically goes into the mode similar to
VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) to avoid draining the battery.
If you open the driver’s door when the power mode is in ACCESSORY, a warning
beep sounds.
When the power mode is set to any mode
other than OFF and you remove the remote
key from the vehicle and shut the door, an
alarm will sound. If the alarm continues to
sound, place the remote key in another
location.
■When the power mode is in
ACCESSORY
The alarm will sound from outside the vehicle.
■When the power mode is in ON
An alarm will sound both inside and outside
the vehicle. In additi on, a warning indicator
will appear on the instrument panel.
■Automatic Power Off
■Power Mode Reminder
■Remote Reminder1 Remote Reminder
When the remote key is within the system’s
operational range, and all the doors are closed, the
warning function cancels.
If the remote key is taken out of the vehicle after the
engine has been started, you can no longer change
the ENGINE START/STOP button mode or restart
the engine. Always make sure if the remote key is in
your vehicle when you operate the ENGINE START/
STOP button.
Removing the remote key from the vehicle through a
window does not activate the warning buzzer.
Do not put the remote key on the dashboard or in the
glove box. It may cause the warning buzzer to
activate. Under some ot her conditions that can
prevent the vehicle from locating the remote key, the
warning buzzer may also activate even if the remote
key is within the syst em’s operational range.

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Controls
Climate Control System
Using Automatic Climate Control
The automatic climate control system maintains the interior temperature you select.
The system also selects the proper mix of heated or cooled air that raises or lowers
the interior temperature to your preference as quickly as possible.
Use the system when the engine is running.
1. Press the AUTO button.
2. Adjust the interior temperature using the driver’s side or passenger’s side
temperature control dial.
3. Press the ( ON/OFF) button to cancel.1Using Automatic Climate Control
If any buttons are presse d while using the climate
control system in auto, the function of the button
that was pressed will take priority.
The auto button indicator
*/AUTO indicator* will go
off, but functions unrelated to the button that were
pressed will be cont rolled automatically.
During idle-stops, air-conditioning is suspended, and
only the blower remains ac tive. If you do not want
air-conditioning suspended, press the Auto Idle Stop
OFF button to cancel idle-stop.
To prevent cold air from bl owing in from outside, the
fan may not start i mmediately when the AUTO
button is pressed.
If the interior is very warm, you can cool it down
more rapidly by partial ly opening the windows,
turning the system on auto, and setting the
temperature to low. Change the fresh air mode to
recirculation mode until the temperature cools down.
When you set the temperat ure to the lower or upper
limit, Lo or Hi is displayed.
Models with SYNC button
Dashboard
vents Dashboard
and floor
ventsFloor vents Floor and
defroster
vents
AUTO Button SYNC
Button
A/C (Air Conditioning) Button
(Recirculation) Button
( ON/OFF ) Button
Fan Control Dial
Driver’s Side
Temperature
Control Dial Passenger’s Side
Temperature
Control Dial
* Not available on all models

uuClimate Control System uUsing Automatic Climate Control
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Controls
Pressing the (windshield defroster) button
turns the air conditioning system on and
automatically switches th e system to fresh air
mode.
Press the button again to turn off, the
system returns to the previous settings.
■Defrosting the Windshield and Windows1 Defrosting the Windshield and Windows
For your safety, make sure you have a clear view
through all the windows before driving.
Do not set the temperatur e near the upper or lower
limit.
When cold air hits the windshield, the outside of the
windshield may fog up.
If you press the button during Auto Idle Stop, the
engine restarts automatically.
Models with SYNC button
Models without SYNC button