open hood HONDA CIVIC 2022 Owners Manual

Contents
Child Safety P. 71Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 84Safety Labels P. 85
Opening and Closing the Trunk P. 170 Security System P. 173 Windows P. 176
Mirrors P. 196 Seats P. 198
Climate Control System P. 222
Audio Error Messages P. 332 General Information on the Audio System P. 334
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® P. 389, 409 Refuel Recommend P. 428
When Driving P. 436 Honda Sensing ® P. 473 Braking P. 554 Parki ng Your Vehicle P. 562
Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions P. 578 Turbo Engine Vehicle* P. 579
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 595 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 610
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 617 Batt ery P. 627 Remote Transmitter Care P. 629
Cleaning P. 631 Accessories and Modifications P. 636
Engine Does Not Start P. 648 If the Battery Is Dead P. 652
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 658 Fuses P. 664Emergency Towing P. 670
If You Cannot Open the Trunk P. 672 Refueling P. 673
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 681 Reporting Safety Defects P. 682
Authorized Manuals P. 688 Customer Service Information P. 689
Quick Reference GuideP. 8
Safe DrivingP. 37
Instrument PanelP. 87
ControlsP. 153
FeaturesP. 229
DrivingP. 429
MaintenanceP. 581
Handling the UnexpectedP. 639
InformationP. 675
IndexP. 690

Visual Index
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Quick Reference Guide❚Power Window Switches (P 176)
❚Master Door Lock Switch (P 168)
❚Door Mirror Controls (P 197)
❚Trunk Opener (P 170)
❚Interior Fuse Box (P 666)
❚Hood Release Handle (P 597)
❚Driver’s Front Airbag (P 54)
❚Rearview Mirror (P 196)
❚HomeLink® Buttons* (P 387)
❚Passenger’s Front Airbag (P 54)
❚Wireless Charger* (P 215)
❚USB Port(s) (P 231)
❚ECON Button* (P 449)
❚Electric Parking Brake Switch (P 554)
❚Drive Mode Switch* (P450 )
❚Accessory Power Socket (P 214)
❚Glove Box (P 209)
❚Shift Lever
Continuously Variable
Transmission
(P 443, 445)
❚Auto Idle Stop OFF Button (P 454)
❚Automatic Brake Hold Button (P 558)

Visual Index
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Quick Reference Guide❚Maintenance Under the Hood (P595)
❚Windshield Wipers (P190, 615)
❚Tires (P617, 641)
❚Fog Lights* (P186, 610)
❚Power Door Mirrors (P197)
❚How to Refuel (P576)
❚High-Mount Brake Light (P614)
❚Emergency Trunk Release Lever (P172)
❚Opening/Closing the Trunk (P170)
❚Door Lock/Unlock Control (P159)
❚Side Turn Signal Lights* (P182, 610)
❚Headlights (P183, 610)
❚Front Turn Signal Lights (P182, 610)
❚Front Side Marker Lights (P183, 610)
❚Taillights (P613)
❚Brake Lights (P611)
❚Rear Turn Signal Lights (P611)
❚Rear Side Marker Lights (P611)
❚Taillights (P611)
❚Parking/Daytime Running Lights (P186, 610)
❚Multi-View Rear Camera (P573)
❚Trunk Release Button* (P171)
❚Rear License Plate Light (P613)
❚Back-Up Lights (P613)

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Quick Reference Guide
Handling the Unexpected (P 639)
Flat Tire (P 641)
●Park in a safe location and replace the
flat tire with the compact spare tire in the
trunk.
Indicators Come On
(P 658)
●Identify the indicator and consult the
owner's manual.
Engine Won’t Start
(P 648)
●If the battery is dead, jump start using a
booster battery.
Blown Fuse (P 664)
●Check for a blown fuse if an electrical
device does not operate.
Overheating (P 656)
●Park in a safe location. If you do not see
steam under the hood, open the hood,
and let the engine cool down.
Emergency Towing
(P 670)
●Call a professional towing service if you
need to tow your vehicle.

uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uLocking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
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Controls
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 remote key on you, move out of
the auto lock function operation range.
• Open any door.1Locking the doors and trunk (Walk away auto lock ®)
The auto lock function does not operate when any of
the following conditions are met.
•The remote key is inside the vehicle.
•A door or the hood is not closed.•The power mode is set to any mode other than
OFF.
•The remote key is not loca ted 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 remote key is put inside the vehicle through a
window.
•You are located too close to the vehicle.
•The remote key is put inside the trunk.
If the warning beeper sounds, check that you are
carrying the remote key. Then, open/close a door and
confirm the auto lock ac tivation beeper sounds once.

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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

uuSecurity System uSecurity System Alarm
174
Controls
■When the security sy stem alarm activates
The horn sounds intermittently, and some exterior lights flash.
■To deactivate the security system alarm
Unlock the vehicle using the key, remote transmitter or keyless access system*, or
power mode is in ON. The system, along with the horn and flashing lights, is
deactivated.
■Setting the security system alarm
The security system alarm automatically sets when the following conditions have
been met:
• The power mode is set to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).
• The hood is closed.
• All doors and trunk are locked from outsi de with the remote transmitter, or
keyless access system
*.
■When the security system alarm sets
The security system alarm indicator in the instrument panel blinks and the blinking
interval changes after about 15 seconds.
■To cancel the security system alarm
The security system is canceled when th e vehicle is unlocked using the remote
transmitter or keyless access system
*, or when the power mode is set to ON. The
security system alarm indicator goes off at the same time.
1 Security System Alarm
Do not set the security system alarm when someone
is in the vehicle or a window is open. The system can
accidentally activate when:
•Unlocking the door with the lock tab.•Opening the trunk with the trunk opener on the
driver’s door or the emergency trunk opener.
•Opening the hood with the hood release.•Taking the transmission out of (P.
If the battery goes dead after you have set the
security system alarm, the security alarm may activate
once the battery is re charged or replaced.
If this occurs, deactivate the security system alarm by
unlocking a door using the remote transmitter or
keyless access system
*.
* Not available on all models

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Driving
Before Driving
Driving Preparation
Check the following items before you start driving.
• Make sure there are no obstructions on the windows, door mirrors, exterior
lights, or other parts of the vehicle.
u Remove any frost, snow, or ice.
u Remove any snow on the roof, as this can slip down and obstruct your field of
vision while driving. If frozen solid , remove ice once it has softened.
u When removing ice from around the wheels, be sure not to damage the wheel
or wheel components.
• Make sure the hood is securely closed.
u If the hood opens while driving, your front view will be blocked.
• Make sure the tires are in good condition.
u Check air pressures, and check for damage and excessive wear.
2Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 617
•Make sure there are no people or ob jects behind or around the vehicle.
u There are blind spots from the inside.
■Exterior Checks1Exterior Checks
NOTICE
When doors are frozen s hut, use warm water around
the door edges to melt any ice. Do not try to force
them open, as this can damage the rubber trim
around the doors. When done, wipe dry to avoid
further freezing.
Do not pour warm water into the key cylinder.
You will be unable to insert the key if the water
freezes in the hole.
Heat from the engine and exhaust can ignite
flammable material s left under the hood, causing a
fire. If you've parked y our vehicle for an extended
period, inspect and remove any debris that may have
collected, such as dried grass and leaves that have
fallen or have been carried in for use as a nest by a
small animal. Also, check under the hood for leftover
flammable materials after you or someone else has
performed maintenance on your vehicle.

uuWhen Driving uStarting the Engine
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Driving
■To stop the engine1Remote Engine Start*
The engine may not start by the remote engine start
if:
•You have disabled a remo te engine start setting
using the driver information interface or audio/
information screen. 2Settings P. 126
2 Customized Features P. 363
•The power mode is not in VEHICLE OFF.
•The transmission is in a position other than (P.•The hood is open, or any door or the trunk is
unlocked.
•You have already used the remote twice to start
the engine.
•Another registered remote key is in the vehicle.
•There is any antenna failure.•The door is unlocked with the built-in key.
•The engine oil pressure is low.
•The engine coolant temper ature is extremely high.
•The security system alarm is not set.Press and hold the
button for one
second.
Go within the range,
and try again.
The exterior lights flash once if the engine stops successfully.
The exterior lights will not flash when the remote is out of
the keyless access system range.
The engine will not stop.
* Not available on all models

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uuWhen Driving uStarting the Engine
Driving
1Remote Engine Start*
The engine may stop whil e it is running if:•You do not start the vehicl e within 10 minutes of
starting the engine with the remote key.
•The engine is stopped by using the remote key.•The security system alarm is not set.
•The door is unlocked with the built-in key.
•The hood is open, or any door, or the trunk is
unlocked.
•You press the shift lever release button.
•The engine coolant temper ature is extremely high.•The battery is low.
•The engine oil pressure is low.
•The malfunction indicator la mp comes on if there is
a problem with the emissions control systems.
While the engine is running, the vehicle will
automatically preconditi on inside the vehicle.
When it is cold outside:
•The defroster is activated at a moderately warm
temperature.
•The rear defogger, heated door mirrors*, front seat
heaters* and heated steering wheel* are activated.
2 Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror*
Button P. 192
2 Front Seat Heaters
* P. 220
2 Heated Steering Wheel* P. 219
* Not available on all models