HONDA CIVIC SEDAN 2013 Owner's Manual (in English)

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Locking and Unlocking the Doors
Key Types and Functions
This vehicle comes with the following key: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 remote
transmitter
* to lock and unlock the doors and
to open the trunk.
■Master Keys
1 Key Types and Functions
All of the keys have an immobilizer system. The
immobilizer system helps to protect against vehicle
theft.
2 Immobilizer System P. 112
The keys contain precision electronics.
Adhere to the following advice to prevent damage to
the electronics:
•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.•Do not take the keys apar t except for replacing the
battery.
If the circuits in the keys are damaged, the engine
may not start, and the re mote transmitter may not
work.
If the keys do not work properly, have them
inspected by a dealer.
Black
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Can be used to start and stop the engine, and
lock and unlock driver's door.
Contains a number that you will need if you
purchase a replacement key.
■Valet Key1Valet Key
When you need to leave a key with a third party,
leave the valet key.
Gray
■Key Number Tag1 Key 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.

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Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
■Locking the doors
Press the lock button.
Once: uSome exterior lights flash, all the doors
lock, and the security system sets.
Twice (within five seconds after the first
push):
uA beeper sounds and verifies the security
system is set.
■Unlocking the doors
Press the unlock button.
Once:
uSome exterior lights flash twice, and the
driver's door unlocks.
Twice: uThe remaining doors unlock.
■Using the Remote Transmitter*1Using the Remote Transmitter*
If you do not open a door within 30 seconds of
unlocking the vehicle with the remote transmitter,
the doors will automatically relock.
You can change the re lock timer setting.
2 Customized Features P. 85
If the interior light switch is in the door activated
position, the interior lights come on when you press
the unlock button.
No doors opened: The lights fade out after 30
seconds.
Doors relocked with the remote: The lights go off
immediately. 2 Interior Lights P. 135
The remote transmitter uses low-power signals, so
the operating range may vary depending on the
surroundings.
The remote will not lock the vehicle when a door is
open.
If the distance at which it works varies, the battery 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. 307
You can customize the door unlock mode setting. 2 Customized Features P. 85
Models with i-MID
LED
Unlock
Button Lock
Button
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Fully insert the key and turn it.
■Locking the driver's door
Push the lock tab forward
a or push the
master door lock switch in the lock direction
b, and close the door.
Pull and hold the outs ide door handle, then
push the lock tab forward
a.
Release the handle, then close the door.
■Locking the passenger's doors
Push the lock tab forward and close the door.
■Lockout prevention system
The doors cannot be locked when the key is in the ignition switch, and any door is open.
■Locking/Unlocking the Doors Using a Key1 Locking/Unlocking the Doors Using a Key
When you lock the driver's door with a key, all the
other doors lock at the same time. When unlocking,
the driver's door unlocks firs t. Turn the key a second
time within a few seconds to unlock the remaining
doors.
You can customize the door unlock mode setting.
2 Customized Features P. 85
Models with remote transmitter
Models with i-MID
Lock
Unlock
■Locking a Door Without Using a Key1Locking a Door Without Using a Key
When you lock the driver's door, all the other doors
lock at the same time.
Make sure you have the key in your hand before
locking the door to prevent it from being locked in
the vehicle.
Models with remote transmitter
Models with remote transmitter
Models without remote transmitter
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Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside
■Locking a door
Push the lock tab forward.
■Unlocking a door
Pull the lock tab rearward.
Pull the front door inner handle. uThe door unlocks and opens in one
motion.
■Using the Lock Tab1Using the Lock Tab
When you lock the door using the lock tab on the
driver's door, all of the othe r doors lock at the same
time.
When you unlock the door using the lock tab on the
driver's door, only the driver's door will unlock.
Models with remote transmitter
To Unlock Lock Tab
To Lock
■Unlocking Using the Inner Handle of Front Doors1
Unlocking Using the Inner Handle of Front Doors
The inner front door handles are designed to allow
front seat occupants to open the door in one motion.
However this feature requires that front seat
occupants never pull a front door inner handle while
the vehicle is in motion.
Children should always ride in a rear seat where
childproof door locks are provided.
2 Childproof Door Locks P. 104
Inner
Handle

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Press the master door lock switch in as shown
to lock or unlock all doors.
Childproof Door Locks
The childproof door locks prevent the rear doors from being opened from the inside
regardless of the position of the lock tab.
Slide the lever in the rear door to the lock
position, and close the door.
■When opening the door
Open the door using the outside door handle.
■Using the Master Door Lock Switch*1 Using the Master Door Lock Switch*
When you lock/unlock the driver's door using the
master lock switch, all the other doors lock/unlock at
the same time.
To Unlock
Master Door
Lock Switch
To Lock
■Setting the Childproof Door Locks
1Childproof Door Locks
To open the door from the inside when the
childproof door lock is on, put the lock tab in the
unlock position, lower the rear window, put your
hand out of the window, and pull the outside door
handle.
Lock Unlock
* Not available on all models

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Auto Door Locking/Unlocking*
Your vehicle locks all doors and unlocks the driver’s door automatically when a
certain condition is met.
■Drive lock mode
All doors lock when the vehicle’s sp eed reaches about 10 mph (15 km/h).
■Park unlock mode
The driver’s door unlocks when the shift lever is moved into
(P with the brake pedal
depressed.
■Ignition switch unlock mode
The driver’s door unlocks when the ignition switch is moved out of ON
(w.
The settings can be changed to unlock all doors.
■Auto Door Locking
■Auto Door Unlocking
1 Auto Door Locking/Unlocking*
You can turn off or change to another auto door
locking/unlocking setting using the master door lock
switch.
2 Customizing the Auto Door Locking/
Unlocking Setting
* P. 106
You can turn off or change to another auto door
locking/unlocking setting using the i-MID. 2 Customized Features P. 85
Models without i-MID
Models with i-MID
Models with automatic transmission
Models with manual transmission
* Not available on all models

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Customizing the Auto Door Locking/Unlocking Setting*
You can customize the auto door locking/unlocking setting to your liking using the master door lock switch.
■Auto door locking
■Auto door unlocking
*1: Default setting
*2: Default setting for automatic transmission models
*3: Default setting for manual transmission models
■List of the Auto Door Locking/Unlocking Customizable Options
ModeDescription
Drive Lock Mode*1All doors lock when the vehicle’s speed reaches about 10 mph (15 km/h).
Park Lock ModeAll doors lock when the sh ift lever is moved out of (P.
OffThe auto door locking is deactivated all the time.
ModeDescription
Park Unlock Mode
Driver’s door unlocks*2All doors unlock
When the shift lever is moved into (P with the brake pedal depressed.
Ignition Switch Unlock
ModeDriver’s door unlocks*3All doors unlock
When the ignition switch is moved out of ON (w.
OffThe auto door unlocking is deactivated all the time.
Models with
automatic transmission
Models with
automatic transmission
* Not available on all models

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*1: Default setting
■Customizing Flow for Auto Door Locking Options
StepsDrive Lock Mode*1Park Lock ModeOff
1
Apply the parking brake.
Move the shift lever out of
(P.
Apply the parking brake.
Move the shift lever to (P.
Apply the parking brake.
Move the shift lever to
(P.
2Close the driver’s door.Open the driver’s door.
3Turn the ignition switch to ON (w.Turn the ignition switch to ON (w.
4
Press and hold the front of the master door lock switch on the driver’s door for more
than five seconds. Re lease the switch after you hear a click twice.
Press and hold the front of the master
door lock switch on the driver’s door for
more than five seconds . Release the switch
after you hear one click.
5Turn the ignition switch to ACCESSORY (q within 20 seconds.
u Customization is completed.
Models with automatic transmission
Models with automatic transmissionModels with automatic transmission

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*1: Default setting for manual transmission models
*2: Default setting for automatic transmission models
■Customizing Flow for Auto Door Unlocking Options
Steps
Ignition Switch Unlock ModePark Unlock ModeOffTo unlock driver’s
door*1To unlock all doorsTo unlock driver’s door*2To unlock all doors
1Apply the parking brake.
Move the shift lever out of
(P.
Apply the parking brake.
Move the shift lever to (P.
Apply the parking brake.
Move the shift lever to
(P.
2Close the driver’s door.Open the driver’s door.
3Turn the ignition switch to ON (w.Turn the ignition switch to ON (w.
4
Press and hold the rear of the mast er door lock switch on the driver’s door for mo re than five seconds. You will hear a click t wice.
5Release the switch.Keep pressing the switch
for another five seconds
to hear one more click.Release the switch.Keep pressing the switch
for another five seconds
to hear one more click.Release the switch.
6Turn the ignition switch to ACCESSORY (q within 20 seconds.
u Customization is completed.
Models with automatic transmission
Models with automatic transmissionModels with automatic transmission