2022 HONDA CIVIC brake

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uuIndicators u
Instrument Panel
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanation
Electric Power
Steering (EPS)
System Indicator
•Comes on if there is a problem with the
EPS system.•Stays on constantly - Have your vehicle checked
by a dealer.
• Do not drive displays on the driver
information interface - Immediately stop in a
safe place and contact a dealer.
2 If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System
Indicator Comes On P. 662
Vehicle Stability
AssistTM (VSA®)
System Indicator
●Blinks when VSA ® is active.—
●Comes on if there is a problem with the
VSA® system, brake assist system or hill
start assist system.●Stays on constantly - Have your vehicle checked
by a dealer.
2 Vehicle Stability AssistTM (VSA ®), aka
Electronic Stability Control (ESC), System
P. 459
●Comes on if the VSA ® system is deactivated
temporarily after the battery has been
disconnected, then re-connected.●Drive a short distance at mo re than 12 mph (20 km/h).
The indicator should go off. If it does not, have your
vehicle checked by a dealer.
Vehicle Stability
AssistTM (VSA ®)
OFF Indicator
●Comes on when you partially disable VSA ®.2VSA ® On and Off P. 460
●Comes on if the VSA ® system is deactivated
temporarily after the battery has been
disconnected, then re-connected.●Drive a short distance at mo re than 12 mph (20 km/h).
The indicator should go off. If it does not, have your
vehicle checked by a dealer.

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Instrument Panel
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanation
Immobilizer System
Indicator
•Blinks if the immobilizer system cannot
recognize the key information.•Blinks - You cannot start the engine. Set the
power mode to VEHICLE OFF, then select the ON
mode again.
Depress and hold the brake pedal before setting
the power mode to ON.
• Repeatedly blinks - The system may be
malfunctioning. Have your vehicle checked by a
dealer.
• Do not attempt to alter this system or add other
devices to it. Electrical problems can occur.
Security System
Alarm Indicator
•Blinks when the security system alarm has
been set.
2 Security System Alarm P. 173
Indicator
Models with
A-type meter
Indicator
Models with
B-type meter
Canadian models
Indicator
Models with
A-type meter
Indicator
Models with
B-type meter

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Instrument Panel
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanation
Auto Idle Stop
Suspend Indicator
●Comes on while Auto Idle Stop is
temporarily suspended in the following
situations.
—
-Brake pedal is not fully pressed●Depress the brake pedal firmly.
-The transmission is in a position other than
(D
2Auto Idle Stop P. 453-System charging is prioritized
-Climate control system is prioritized
-Engine coolant temperature is not in
operating range
-SPORT mode* is selected.2Auto Idle Stop P. 453
2 Drive Mode Switch* P. 450-Auto Idle Stop does no t activate for some
reason.
—
●If you press and hold the Auto Idle Stop OFF
button, you can select whet her to display the status
messages or not.
* Not available on all models

uuGauges and Driver Information Interface uDriver Information Interface (Right Side Area)
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Instrument Panel
Indicates the state of the Road Departure Mitigation system, CMBSTM, Low Speed
Braking Control and blind spot information system such as On, Off, or Failure, by
color and letters.
The following colors indica te the state of any of the above mentioned systems:
• Green: The system is on.
• Gray: The system is off.
• Amber: There is a probl em with the system.
■Safety Support1Safety Support
If a system is indicated by the color amber, have your
vehicle checked by a dealer immediately.
To turn on or off each system, first press the right
selector wheel to switch displays. From the next
display you can select which system to turn on or off. 2 Road Departure Mitigation system On and
Off P. 540
2 Blind Spot Information System On and Off
P. 471
2 System On and Off P. 491
2 CMBS
TM On and Off P. 480
You can also confirm the st ate of the each function
by the color of the sa fety support indicator.
2 Safety Support Indicator (Amber) P. 106
2 Safety Support Indicator (Green/Gray)
P. 108
Even when the Low Speed Braking Control icon is
green, if the parking sensor is turned off for the rear
only, the brake assist will not operate when reversing.
2 Turning off All Rear Sensors P. 568

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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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Controls
Light Switches
Rotating the light switch turns the lights on
and off, regardless of the power mode
setting.
■High beams
Push the lever forward until you hear a click.
■Low beams
When in high beams, pull the lever back to
return to low beams.
■Flashing the high beams
Pull the lever back, and release it.
■Lights off
Turn the lever to OFF either when:
• The shift lever is in
(P.
• The parking brake is applied.
To turn the light s on again, turn the lever to
OFF to cancel the lights off mode. Even if you
do not cancel the lights off mode, the lights
come on automatically when:
• The transmission is taken out of
(P and the
parking brake is released.
• The vehicle starts to move.
■Manual Operation1Light Switches
If you leave the power mode in VEHICLE OFF while
the lights are on, a chime sounds when the driver’s
door is opened.
When the lights are on, the lights on indicator in the
instrument pane l will be on.
2 Lights On Indicator P. 98
Do not leave the lights on when the engine is off
because it will cause the battery to discharge.
If you sense that the le vel of the headlights is
abnormal, have the vehicl e inspected by a dealer.
Turns on parking lights, side
marker, tail, and rear license
plate lights
Turns on headlights, side
marker, parking lights, tail, and
rear license plate lights
High Beams
Flashing the high beams
Low Beams

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Controls
Fog Lights*
When the low beam headlights are on, turn
the fog light switch on to use the fog lights.
Daytime Running Lights
The parking/daytime running lights come on when the following conditions have
been met:
• The power mode is in ON.
• The headlight switch is AUTO or .
• The parking brake is released.
The lights remain on even if you set the parking brake. Setting the power mode to
VEHICLE OFF will turn off the daytime running lights.
The daytime running lights are off once the headlight switch is turned on, or when
the headlight switch is in AUTO and it is getting darker outside.
Fog Light Switch
* Not available on all models