HONDA CIVIC COUPE 2017 10.G Owners Manual
Manufacturer: HONDA, Model Year: 2017, Model line: CIVIC COUPE, Model: HONDA CIVIC COUPE 2017 10.GPages: 595
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uENGINE START/STOP Button*
Controls
ENGINE START/STOP Button*
*1: Except U.S. models with c ontinuously variable transmission
*2: U.S. models
■Changing the Power Mode1 ENGINE START/STOP Button*
ENGINE START/STOP Button Operating Range
You can start the engine  when the smart entry 
remote is inside the vehicle.
The engine may also run if the smart entry remote is 
close to the door or window, ev en if it is outside the 
vehicle.
If the smart entry remote battery is weak, beeper 
sounds and the  To Start, Hold Remote Near Start 
Button  message appears on th e driver information 
interface
*.
2 If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak  
P. 547
Do not leave the power mode in ACCESSORY or ON 
when you get out.
Operating RangeContinuously Variable Transmission Manual Transmission
VEHICLE OFF (LOCK)
The button is off.
The steering wheel is locked
*1. 
The power to all electrical 
components is turned off.
Press the button without the 
shift lever in 
( P.
Shift to 
( P then press the button. Press the button.
Without pressing 
the clutch pedal
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.
Shift to (P*2.
*2
* Not available on all models
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uENGINE START/STOP Button*
Controls
If you leave the vehicle for 30 to  60 minutes with the shift lever in (P*1 and the 
power mode in ACCESSORY, the vehicle automa tically goes into the mode similar to 
VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) to avoid draining the battery.
When in this mode:
The steering wheel does not lock.
You cannot lock or unlock doors with th e remote transmitter or the smart entry 
system.
Press the  ENGINE START/STOP  button twice to switch  the mode to VEHICLE OFF 
(LOCK).
*1: Continuously variab le transmission models
■Automatic Power Off1Changing the Power Mode
If the power mode does not  change from VEHICLE 
OFF to ACCESSORY, press the  ENGINE START/STOP 
button while moving the st eering wheel left and 
right. The steering wheel  will unlock, allowing the 
mode to change.
Except U.S. continuously variable transmission models
Except U.S. continuously variable transmission models
All models
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Controls
If you open the driver’s doo r when the power mode is set to ACCESSORY, a warning 
beep sounds.
Warning buzzers may sound from inside or/
and outside the vehicle to remind you that the 
smart entry remote is out of the vehicle. If the 
buzzer continues even after the remote is put 
back inside, place it to be within its 
operational range.
■When the power mode is in ON
If the smart entry remote is taken out of the 
vehicle, and the driver’s door is closed, 
warning buzzers sound from both inside and 
outside the vehicle. A warning message on 
the information display  or driver information 
interface notifies the driver inside that the 
remote is out.
■When the power mode is in 
ACCESSORY
If the smart entry remote is taken out of the 
vehicle, and both doors are closed, a warning 
buzzer sounds from outside the vehicle.
■Power Mode Reminder
■Smart Entry Remote Reminder1 Smart Entry Remote Reminder
When the smart entry remote is within the system’s 
operational range, and the driv er’s door is closed, the 
warning function cancels.
If the smart entry remote is taken out of the vehicle 
after the engine has been started, you can no longer 
change the  ENGINE START/STOP  button mode or 
restart the engine. Always make sure if the remote is 
in your vehicle when you operate the  ENGINE 
START/STOP  button.
Removing the smart entry remote from the vehicle 
through a window does not  activate the warning 
buzzer.
Do not put the smart entr y remote on the dashboard 
or in the glove box. It may cause the warning buzzer 
to go off. Under some  other conditions that can 
prevent the vehicle from locating the remote, the 
warning buzzer may al so go off even if the remote is 
within the system’s  operational range.
Models with driver information 
interface
Models with information display
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uIgnition Switch and Power Mode Comparison
Controls
Ignition Switch and Po wer Mode Comparison
*1:Except U.S. models
Ignition Switch 
PositionLOCK (0) 
(with/without 
the key)ACCESSORY (I)ON (II)START (III)
Without Smart Entry 
System●Engine is turned off and 
power is shut down.
●The steering wheel is 
locked.
●No electrical 
components can be 
used.
●Engine is turned off.●Some electrical 
components such as the 
audio system and the 
accessory power socket 
can be operated.
●Normal key position 
while driving.
●All electrical components 
can be used.
●Use this position to start 
the engine.
●The ignition switch 
returns to the ON (II) 
position when you 
release the key.
Power ModeVEHICLE OFF 
(LOCK)ACCESSORYONSTART
With Smart Entry 
System and ENGINE 
START/STOP  
ButtonButton-Off●Engine is turned off and 
power is shut down.
●The steering wheel is 
locked*1.●No electrical 
components can be 
used.
Button-Blinking●Engine is turned off.●Some electrical 
components such as the 
audio system and the 
accessory power socket 
can be operated.
Button- 
Blinking (engine is turned 
off)
On (engine is running)
●All electrical components 
can be used.
Button-On●The mode automatically 
returns to ON after the 
engine starts.
Button is: Blinking     On
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uTurn Signals
Controls
Turn Signals
The turn signals can be used when the ignition 
switch is in ON 
(w*1.
■One-touch turn signal
When you lightly push up or down and release 
the turn signal lever, th e exterior turn signals 
and turn signal indicator blink three times. 
This feature can be used when signaling for a 
lane change.
Light Switches
Rotating the light switch turns the lights on 
and off, regardless of the power mode setting 
or position of the ignition switch.
■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.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an  ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an 
ignition switch.
Right Turn
Left Turn
■Manual Operation
1 Light Switches
If you leave the power mode in VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) 
while the lights are on, a chime sounds when the 
driver’s door is opened.
If you remove the key from the ignition switch 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. 85
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.
Models with smart entry system
Models without smart entry system
High Beams
Flashing the high beams
Low Beams
Turns on parking/daytime 
running lights, side marker, tail, 
and rear license plate lights
Turns on headlights, parking, side 
marker, tail, and rear license plate 
lights
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uLight Switches
Controls
Automatic lighting control can be used when 
the ignition switch is in ON 
(w*1.
When you turn the  light switch to AUTO, the 
headlights and other exterior lights will switch 
on and off automatically depending on the 
ambient brightness.
u You can change the auto light sensitivity 
setting.
2 Customized Features  P. 298
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an  ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an 
ignition switch.
■Automatic Operation (automatic lighting control)1 Automatic Operation (aut omatic lighting control)
We recommend that you tu rn on the lights manually 
when driving at night, in a  dense fog, or in dark areas 
such as long tunnels  or parking facilities.
The light sensor is in the location shown below.
Do not cover this light  sensor with anything; 
otherwise, the automatic lighting system may not 
work properly.
Light Sensor
Models without automatic 
intermittent wiper
Light Sensor
Models with automatic intermittent 
wiper
Models with Display Audio
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Controls
The headlights automatically co me on when the wipers are used several times within 
a certain number of intervals wi th the headlight switch in AUTO.
The headlights automatically go off a few  minutes later if the wipers are stopped.
The headlights, all other exterior lights, an d the instrument panel lights turn off 15 
seconds after you remove the key or set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK), 
take the remote with you, and close the driver’s door.
u You can change the headlight auto off timer setting.
2 Customized Features  P. 298
If you turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0*1 with the headlight switch on, but do 
not open the door, the lights turn off after 10  minutes (3 minutes, if the switch is in 
the  AUTO  position).
The lights turn on again when you unlock or  open the driver’s door. If you unlock 
the door, but do not open it within 15 seconds, the lights go off. If you open the 
driver’s door, you will hear  a lights on reminder chime.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an  ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an 
ignition switch.
■Headlight Integration with Wipers*
■Automatic Lighting Off Feature
1 Automatic Operation (aut omatic lighting control)
Adjust the auto light sensitivity as follows:
2 Customized Features  P. 298
SettingThe exterior lights come on 
when the ambient light is at
MAX
HIGH
MID
LOW
MIN
Bright
Dark
1 Headlight Integration with Wipers*
This feature activates while the headlights are off in 
AUTO .
The instrument panel br ightness does not change 
when the headlights come on.
At dark ambient light leve ls, the automatic lighting 
control feature turns on the  headlights, regardless of 
the number of wiper sweeps.
Models with Display Audio
* Not available on all models
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uFog Lights*
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 ignition switch is in ON 
(w*1.
• The headlight switch  is off, or in  .
• The parking brake is released.
The lights remain on even if you set th e parking brake. Turning off the ignition 
switch or setting the power mode to VEHI CLE OFF will turn off the daytime running 
lights.
The daytime running lights are off once the h eadlight switch is turned on, or when 
the headlight switch is in  AUTO and it is getting darker outside.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an  ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an 
ignition switch.
1 Fog Lights*
When the fog lights are on, the indicator in the 
instrument pane l will be on.
They go off when the headlights turn off, or when 
the daytime running lights are on. 2 Fog Light Indicator
* P. 85
Fog Light Switch
* Not available on all models
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uWipers and Washers
Controls
Wipers and Washers
The windshield wipers and washers can be 
used when the ignition switch is in ON (w*1.
■MIST
The wipers run at high speed until you release 
the lever.
■Wiper switch (OFF, INT*2/AUTO*3, LO, 
HI)
Move the lever up or  down to change the 
wiper settings.
■Adjusting wiper operation*
Turn the adjustment ring  to adjust the wiper 
operation.
■Washer
Sprays while you pull  the lever toward you.
When you release the lever for more than one 
second, the spray stops, the wipers sweep two 
or three more times to  clear the windshield, 
then stop.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an  ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an 
ignition switch.
*2: Models with manual  intermittent operation
*3: Models with automati c intermittent operation
■Windshield Wiper/Washer1Wipers and Washers
NOTICE
Do not use the wipers when the windshield is dry.
The windshield will get sc ratched, or the rubber 
blades will get damaged.
NOTICE
In cold weather, the blades may freeze to the 
windshield.
Operating the wipers in th is condition may damage 
the wipers. Use the defroster to warm the 
windshield, then turn the wipers on.
If the vehicle speeds up while the wipers are 
operating intermittently,  the length of the wipe 
interval shortens.
When the vehicle speeds  up, the wiper operation’s 
shortest delay setting ( ) and the  LO setting become 
the same.
Turn the washers off if no washer fluid comes out.
The pump may get damaged.
The wiper motor may stop motor operation 
temporarily to prevent an  overload. Wiper operation 
will return to normal within a few minutes, once the 
circuit has returned to normal.
If the wiper stops operating due to any obstacle such 
as the build-up of snow, pa rk the vehicle in a safe 
place.
Rotate the wiper switch to  OFF, and turn the ignition 
switch to ACCESSORY 
( q or LOCK (0*1, then 
remove the obstacle.
Models with adjustment ring
All models
Intermittent Time 
Adjustment Ring*
MIST
INT
*2/AUTO*3
OFF
LO: Low speed wipe
HI: High speed wipe Pull to 
use 
washer.Lower speed, fewer sweeps
Higher speed, more sweeps
* Not available on all models
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uWipers and Washers
Controls
When you push the lever down to  AUTO, the 
windshield wipers sweep once, and go into 
the automatic mode.
The wipers operate intermittently, at low 
speed, or at high speed and stops in 
accordance with the amount of rainfall the 
rainfall sensor detects.
■AUTO sensitivity adjustment
When the wiper function is set to  AUTO, you 
can adjust the sensitivity  of the rainfall sensor 
(using the adjustment ring) so that wipers will 
operate in accordance with your preference.
Sensor sensitivity
■Automatic Intermittent Wipers*1 Automatic Intermittent Wipers*
The rainfall sensor is in  the location shown below.
AUTO  should always be turned OFF before the 
following situation in order  to prevent severe damage 
to the wiper system:
•Cleaning the windshield
•Driving through a car wash•No rain present
Rainfall Sensor
Adjustment Ring
Low sensitivity
High sensitivity
* Not available on all models
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