remote start HONDA CIVIC 2014 9.G Owner's Manual

426Handling the Unexpected
Engine Does Not StartChecking the EngineIf the engine does not start, check the starter.
Starter condition
Checklist
Starter doesn’t turn or turns
over slowly.
The battery may be dead. Check
each of the items on the right and
respond accordingly.
Check for a message on the i-MID.●If the TO START, HOLD REMOTE NEAR START BUTTON message appears
2If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak P. 427
uMake sure the smart entry remote is in its operating range.
2 ENGINE START/STOP Button Operating Range P. 132
Check brightness of the interior lights.
Turn on the interior lights and check the brightness.●If the interior lights are dim or do not come on at all
2Battery P. 400
●If the interior lights come on normally
2 Fuses P. 439
The starter turns over normally
but the engine doesn’t start.
There may be a problem with the
fuse. Check each of the items on
the right and respond accordingly. Review the engine start procedure.
Follow its instructions, and try to start the engine again.
2
Starting the Engine P. 313
Check the immobilizer system indicator.
When the immobilizer system indicator is blinking, the engine cannot be started.
2Immobilizer System P. 125
Check the fuel level.
There should be enough fuel in the tank.
2 Fuel Gauge P. 82
Check the fuse.
Check all fuses, or have the vehicle checked by a dealer.
2Inspecting and Changing Fuses P. 441
If the problem continues:
2Emergency Towing P. 442
1Checking the Engine
If you must start the vehicle immediately, use an
assisting vehicle to jump start it.
2 Jump Starting P. 429
Models with smart entry system

427
uuEngine Does Not Start uIf the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak
Handling the Unexpected
If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is WeakIf the beeper sounds, the TO START, HOLD REMOTE NEAR START BUTTON
message appears on the i-MID, the indicator on the ENGINE START/STOP button
flashes, and the engine won’t start, start the engine as follows. 1.Touch the center of the ENGINE START/
STOP button with the H logo on the smart
entry remote while the indicator on the
ENGINE START/STOP button is flashing.
The buttons on the smart entry remote
should be facing you.
u The indicator flashes for about 30
seconds.
2. Depress the brake pedal (CVT) or clutch
pedal (manual transmission) and press the
ENGINE START/STOP button within 10
seconds after the beeper sounds and the
indicator stays on.
u If you don’t depress the pedal, the mode
will change to ACCESSORY.Models with smart entry system

461Index
Lights On .................................................. 74
Low Fuel ................................................... 71
Low Oil Pressure ............................... 69, 435
Low Temperature...................................... 75
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS ............ 73, 333, 335
Maintenance Minder......................... 76, 353
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 69, 436
Parking Brake and Brake System (Red) ............................................... 68, 437
REV..................................................... 76, 83
Seat Belt Reminder.............................. 33, 70
Security System Alarm............................... 75
Shift Lever Position.................................... 70
Smart Entry System ................................... 75
Supplemental Restraint System ........... 49, 71
System Message ....................................... 74
Transmission ............................................. 70
Trunk Open .............................................. 73
Turn Signal ............................................... 74
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®)
System ............................................ 72, 329
VSA ® OFF.......................................... 72, 330
Washer Level ............................................ 76
Information .............................................. 443
Information Display ................................... 84
Instant Fuel Economy .......................... 82, 89
Instrument Panel ........................................ 67
Brightness Control .................................. 141
intelligent Multi-Information Display (i-MID) ....................................................... 86
Interior Lights ........................................... 154 Interior Rearview Mirror
.......................... 144
i-VTEC and REV Indicators .......................... 83
JJack (Wheel Nut Wrench)........................ 414
Jump Starting ........................................... 429KKey Number Tag ....................................... 107
Keyless Lockout Prevention ..................... 113
Keys ........................................................... 106
Lockout Prevention .................................. 113
Master Keys ............................................. 106
Number Tag ............................................ 107
Rear Door Won’t Open ............................ 116
Remote Transmitter ................................. 109
Types and Functions ................................ 106
Valet Key ................................................. 107
Won’t Turn ................................................ 21
Kickdown (Automatic Transmission) ....... 319LLaneWatch
TM............................................. 331
Language (HFL) ................................. 247, 278
LATCH (Child Seats) .................................... 57 Lights
................................................. 136, 376
Automatic ............................................... 137
Bulb Replacement ................................... 376
Daytime Running Lights........................... 139
Fog Lights ............................................... 139
High Beam Indicator .................................. 74
Interior .................................................... 154
Light Switches ......................................... 136
Lights On Indicator .................................... 74
Turn Signals ............................................ 136
Load Limits ................................................ 307
Locking/Unlocking .................................... 106
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking.................. 117
Childproof Door Locks............................. 116
From Inside ............................................. 114
From Outside .......................................... 109
Keys ........................................................ 106
Using a Key ............................................. 113
Lockout Prevention System ..................... 113
Low Battery Charge ................................. 435
Low Fuel Indicator ...................................... 71
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 69, 435
Low Smart Entry Remote Signal Strength .................................................. 108
Lower Anchors ............................................ 57
Lubricant Specifications Chart ......... 444, 446
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) ............. 307

463Index
Remote Transmitter................................. 109
Replacement
Battery .................................................... 401
Bulbs ...................................................... 376
Fuses .............................................. 439, 440
Tires........................................................ 397
Wiper Blade Rubber ................................ 389
Reporting Safety Defects ......................... 450
Resetting a Trip Meter ......................... 84, 87SSafe Driving................................................ 27
Safety Check ............................................... 31
Safety Labels .............................................. 65
Safety Message .......................................... 25
Seat Belts .................................................... 32
Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor ................. 36
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners ................. 34
Checking .................................................. 38
Fastening .................................................. 35
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt ......................................................... 59
Pregnant Women...................................... 37
Reminder .................................................. 33
Warning Indicator ............................... 33, 70
Seat Heaters ............................................. 160
Seats .......................................................... 146
Adjusting ................................................ 146
Front Seats.............................................. 146 Rear Seats ............................................... 152
Seat Heaters ............................................ 160
Security System ......................................... 125
Immobilizer System Indicator ..................... 75
Security System Alarm Indicator ................. 75
Select Lever ................................. 17, 320, 322
Operation .................................. 17, 321, 322
Releasing ................................................. 432
Won’t Move ............................................ 432
Select/Reset Knob ................................. 84, 87
Selecting a Child Seat ................................. 56
Selector Knob (Audio) .............................. 179
Setting the Clock ...................................... 104
Shift Lever ................................... 17, 320, 322
Shift Lever Position Indicator ..................... 70
Shift Position Indicator ............................. 321
Shifting (Transmission) ..................... 320, 322
Shoulder Anchor ......................................... 36
Side Airbags ................................................ 46
Side Curtain Airbags ................................... 48
Smart Entry System Indicator .................................................... 75
Smart Entry with Push Button Start System ..................................................... 111
SMS Text Message ............ 258, 272, 287, 296
Snow Tires ................................................. 399
Spare Tire .................................. 411, 445, 447
Spark Plugs ........................................ 444, 446
Specifications ............................................ 444 Specified Fuel
........................... 343, 444, 446
Speedometer .............................................. 82
SRS Airbags (Airbags) ................................. 42
Starting the Engine .......................... 313, 315
Does Not Start......................................... 426
Engine Switch Buzzer .............................. 131
Jump Starting .......................................... 429
Steering Wheel
Adjusting ................................................ 143
Stopping ................................................... 341
Summer Tires ............................................ 399
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ........ 42
Switches (Around the Steering Wheel) ............................................. 2, 3, 131
System Message Indicator .......................... 74
TTachometer................................................. 82
Temperature High Temperature Indicator ....................... 72
Low Temperature Indicator........................ 75
Outside Temperature Display ..................... 89
Temperature Sensor ................................... 89
Text Message .................... 258, 272, 287, 296
Time (Setting) ........................................... 104
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) ..................................................... 333
Indicator............................................ 73, 438