remote control HONDA CIVIC HATCHBACK 2018 Owner's Manual (in English)
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Contents
Child Safety P. 60Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 74Safety Labels P. 75
Opening and Closing the Hatch P. 165 Security System P. 168 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 172
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 176 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 194
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items P. 204 Climate Control System P. 220
Audio Error Messages P. 325General Information on the Audio System P. 329
When Driving P. 449 Braking P. 532Parking Your Vehicle P. 550
Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions P. 557 Turbo Engine Vehicle P. 558
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 572 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 587
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 602 Battery P. 613 Remote Transmitter Care P. 615
Cleaning P. 618 Accessories and Modifications P. 624
Handling of the jack P. 650 Engine Does Not Start P. 652Jump Starting P. 655
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 661 Fuses P. 668 Emergency Towing P. 672
When You Cannot Open the Hatch P. 674 Refueling P. 675
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 681 Reporting Safety Defects P. 682
Authorized Manuals P. 688 Customer Service Information P. 689
Quick Reference GuideP. 4
Safe DrivingP. 33
Instrument PanelP. 77
ControlsP. 145
FeaturesP. 229
DrivingP. 441
MaintenanceP. 559
Handling the UnexpectedP. 627
InformationP. 677
IndexP. 691
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Quick Reference Guide
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Features (P 229)
Audio Remote Controls 
(P 233)
●
(+ / (- Button
Press to adjust the volume up/down.
● SOURCE Button
Press to change the audio mode: FM/AM/
USB/iPod/Bluetooth®  Audio.
●  /   Button
Radio: Press to change the preset station.
Press and hold to select the next or 
previous strong station.
USB device: Press to skip to the beginning of 
the next song or return to the 
beginning of the current song.
Press and hold to change a folder.
Models with information display
SOURCE Button
(+ / (- /   /   Button
●(+ / (- Bar
Press to adjust the volume up/down.
●  /   Button
Press   or   to cycle through the audio 
mode as follows:
FM AM SiriusXM ®
*USB iPod
Bluetooth ® Audio Pandora®*Apple 
CarPlay/Android Auto*Audio Apps*
Models with driver information interface
ENTER  Button
 /   /   /   Button34(+ / (- Bar
 Button
34
34
● ENTER  Button
•When listening to the radio and 
SiriusXM ®*
aPress ENTER  to switch the display to a 
preset list you stored in the preset 
buttons.
bPress   or   to select a preset, then 
press  ENTER .
•When listening to a USB flash drive
aPress  ENTER  to display the folder list.
bPress   or   to select a folder.
cPress ENTER  to display a list of tracks in 
that folder.
dPress   or   to select a track, then 
press  ENTER .
Models with Display Audio
34
34
34
* Not available on all models
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Controls
This chapter explains how to operate the various controls necessary for driving.
Clock.................................................. 146
Locking and Unlocking the Doors
Key Types and Functions .................. 147
Low Smart Entry Remote Signal Strength*.. 148Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside .......................................... 149
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the  Inside ............................................. 158
Childproof Door Locks ..................... 160
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .......... 161
Opening and Closing the Hatch....... 165
Security System
Immobilizer System .......................... 168
Security System Alarm ...................... 169 Opening and Closing the Windows
... 172
Opening and Closing the Moonroof*.. 175Operating the Switches Around the 
Steering Wheel Ignition Switch
*............................... 176
ENGINE START/STOP Button*........... 177
Ignition Switch and Power Mode  Comparison ................................... 180
Turn Signals ..................................... 181
Light Switches.................................. 181
Fog Lights
*...................................... 184
Daytime Running Lights ................... 184
Auto High-Beam
*............................ 185
Wipers and Washers ........................ 188 Brightness Control ........................... 191
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror
* 
Button ........................................... 192
Adjusting the Steering Wheel .......... 193
Adjusting the Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirror ................... 194
Power Door Mirrors ......................... 195
Adjusting the Seats .......................... 196
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience  Items ................................................ 204
Climate Control System
Using Automatic Climate Control .... 220
Automatic Climate Control Sensors......227
* 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, and to lock and unlock the doors and 
hatch. You can also use the  remote transmitter to lock and unlock the doors and 
hatch.
The built-in key can be used to lock/unlock the 
doors when the smart entry remote battery 
becomes weak and the 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 the  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. 168
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 and 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 th e engine using the smart 
entry remote with remote engine starter. 2 Remote Engine Start with Vehicle 
Feedback
* P. 454
Models with remote engine starter
■Built-in Key*
Ignition key with 
remote transmitterSmart entry remoteSmart entry remote with 
remote engine starter
Built-in Key
Release Knob
* Not available on all models
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Controls
Contains a number that you will need if you 
purchase a replacement key.
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 hatch, or to start the engine.
In the following cases, locking/unlocking the doors and hatch, 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.
■Key Number Tag1Key Number Tag
Keep the key number tag separate from the key in a 
safe place outside  of your vehicle.
If you wish to purchase an additional key, contact a 
dealer.
If you lose your key and  you cannot start the engine, 
contact a dealer.
1 Low 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 re gularity 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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Controls
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
When you carry the sm art entry remote, you 
can lock/unlock the doors and hatch.
You can lock/unlock the doors and hatch 
within a radius of about 32 inches (80 cm) of 
the outside door handle or hatch release 
button.
■Using the Smart Entry with Push Button Start System*1 Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
If the interior light switch is in the door activated 
position, the interior light comes on when you unlock 
the doors.
No doors opened: The li ght fades out after 30 
seconds.
Doors relocked: The light  goes off immediately.
2 Interior Lights  P. 204
1Using the Smart Entry with Push Button Start System*
If you do not open a door or the hatch within 30 
seconds of unlocking the vehicle with the smart entry 
system, the doors and hatch  will automatically relock.
You can lock or unlock doors using the smart entry 
system only when the power mode is in VEHICLE OFF.
* Not available on all models
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Controls
■Locking the doors and hatch
Press the door lock button on the front door 
or on the hatch.u Some exterior lights flash; the beeper 
sounds; all the doors and hatch lock; and 
the security system sets.1Using the Smart Entry with Push Button Start System*
•Do not leave the smart entry remote in the vehicle 
when you get out. Carry it with you.
•Even if you are not carrying the smart entry remote, 
you can lock/unlock the doors and hatch while 
someone else with the remote is within range.
•The door may be unlocked  if the door handle is 
covered with water in heavy rain or in a car wash if 
the smart entry remote is within range.
•If you grip a front door  handle wearing gloves, the 
door sensor may be slow to respond or may not 
respond by unlocking the doors.
•After locking the door, you  have up to two seconds 
during which you can pull the door handle to 
confirm whether the door is locked. If you need to 
unlock the door immediately  after locking it, wait 
at least two seconds befo re gripping the handle, 
otherwise the door will not unlock.
•The door might not open if  you pull it immediately 
after gripping the door handle. Grip the handle 
again and confirm that th e door is unlocked before 
pulling the handle.
•Even within the 32 inches (80 cm) radius, you may 
not be able to lock/unlock the doors and hatch 
with the smart entry remote if it is above or below 
the outside handle.
•The smart entry remote may not operate if it is too 
close to the door and door glass.
The light flash, beep and  door unlock mode settings 
can be customized using the audio/information 
screen or driver information interface.
2 Customized Features  P. 133, 348
Door Lock Button
Lock Button
* Not available on all models
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■Locking the doors and hatch (Walk 
away auto lock)
When you walk away from the vehicle while 
carrying the smart entry remote, the doors 
and hatch will automatically lock.
The auto lock function  activates when all 
doors and hatch are closed, and the smart 
entry remote is within  about 5 feet (1.5 m) 
radius of the outside door handle.
Exit vehicle while carry ing smart entry remote 
and close door(s).
1. While within about 5 feet (1.5 m) radius of 
the vehicle.
u The beeper sounds; the auto lock 
function will be activated.
2. Carry the smart entry remote beyond about 
5 feet (1.5 m) from the vehicle and remain 
outside this range for 2 or more seconds.
u Some exterior lights flash; the beeper 
sounds; all doors and hatch will then 
lock.1Locking the doors and hatc h (Walk away auto lock)
The auto lock function is set to OFF as the factory 
default setting. The auto lo ck function can be set to 
ON using the audio/inform ation screen or driver 
information interface.
If you set the auto lock function to ON using the 
audio/information screen or  the driver information 
interface, only the remote transmitter that was used 
to unlock the driver’s door prior to the setting change 
can activate auto lock. 2 Customized Features  P. 133, 348
After the auto lock function has been activated, 
when you stay within the locking/unlocking 
operation range, the indicator on the smart entry 
remote will continue to  flash until the doors are 
locked.
When you stay beside the vehicle within the 
operation range, the doors and hatch will 
automatically lock approx imately 30 seconds after 
the auto lock function  activating beeper sounds.
When you open a door or the hatch after the auto 
lock function activating beep er sounds, the auto lock 
function will be delayed un til all doors and hatch are 
closed.
When all doors and hatch ha ve been closed and the 
smart entry remote is inside the vehicle, or if the 
smart entry remote is not detected within about 5 
feet (1.5 m) of the vehicle,  auto lock function will not 
be activated.
The activation range of 
the auto lock function is 
about 5 feet (1.5 m)
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To temporarily deactivate the function:
1. Set the power mode to OFF.
2. Open the driver’s door.
3. Using the master door lock switch, operate 
the lock as follows:
Lock  Unlock  Lock  Unlock.
u The beeper sounds and the function is 
deactivated.
To restore the function:
• Set the power mode to ON.
• Lock the vehicle without using the auto lock 
function.
• With the smart entry remote on you, move 
out of the auto lock function operation 
range.
• Open any door.1Locking the doors and hatc h (Walk away auto lock)
The auto lock function does  not operate when any of 
the following conditions are met.
•The smart entry remote is inside the vehicle.
•A door, hatch or the hood is not closed.•The power mode is set to any mode other than 
OFF.
•The smart entry remote is not located within a 
radius of about 5 feet (1 .5 m) from the vehicle 
when you get out of the vehicle and close the 
doors.
Auto lock function operation stop beeper
After the auto lock function has been activated, the 
auto lock operation stop beeper sounds for 
approximately two seconds  in the following cases.
•The smart entry remote is put inside the vehicle 
through a window.
•You are located too close to the vehicle.
•The smart entry remote is put inside the hatch.
If the warning beeper sounds, check that you are 
carrying the smart entry remote. Then, open/close a 
door and confirm the auto  lock activation beeper 
sounds once.
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■Locking the doors and hatch
Press the lock button.
Once: u Some exterior lights flash, all the doors 
and hatch lock, and the security system 
sets.
Twice (within five seco nds after the first 
push):
u The beeper sounds and verifies the 
security system is set.
■Using the Remote Transmitter1Using the Remote Transmitter
If you do not open a door or the hatch within 30 
seconds of unlocking the vehicle with the remote 
transmitter, the doors and  hatch will automatically 
relock.
You can change the relock timer setting. 2 Customized Features  P. 133, 348
The remote transmitter will not work when the key is 
in the ignition switch.
You can lock or unlock doors using the remote 
transmitter only when the power mode is in VEHICLE 
OFF.
The remote transmitter us es low-power signals, so 
the operating range may  vary depending on the 
surroundings.
The remote will not lock th e vehicle when a door is 
open.
If the distance at which the remote transmitter works 
varies, the batter y is probably low.
If the LED does not come on when you press a 
button, the battery is dead. 2 Replacing the Button Battery  P. 615
Models with driver information interface
Models without smart entry system
Models with smart entry system
All models
LED
Unlock Button
Lock Button
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