HONDA CIVIC HATCHBACK 2021 Owner's Manual (in English)

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uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uAuto Door Locking/Unlocking
Controls
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking
Your vehicle locks or unlocks all doors automatically when a certain condition is met.
■Drive lock mode
All doors and the hatch lock when the vehicle’s speed reaches about 10 mph (15
km/h).
■Driver’s door open mode
All doors and the hatch unlock when the driver’s door is opened.
■Auto Door Locking
■Auto Door Unlocking
1 Auto Door Locking/Unlocking
You can turn off or cha nge to another auto door
locking/unlocking sett ing using the driver
information interface. 2 Customized Features P. 134
You can turn off or cha nge to another auto door
locking/unlocking sett ing using the audio/
information screen. 2 Customized Features P. 350
Models with color audio system
Models with Display Audio
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Controls
Hatch
Precautions for Opening/Closing the Hatch
Always make sure individuals and objects are clear of the hatch before opening or
closing it.
• Open the hatch all the way.
u If it is not fully opened, the hatch may begin to close under its own weight.
• Be careful when it is windy. The wind may cause the hatch to close.
Keep the hatch closed while driving to:
u Avoid possible damage.
u Prevent exhaust gas from leaking into the vehicle.
2 Carbon Monoxide Gas P. 79
1Precautions for Opening/Closing the Hatch
Be careful not to hit your head on the hatch or to put
your hands between the ha tch and the cargo area
when closing the hatch.
When you are storing or picking up luggage from the
cargo area while the engine is idling, do not stand in
front of the exhaust pipe. You may get burned.
Do not allow any passenger in the cargo space. They
may get hurt during hard braking, a sudden
acceleration, or a crash.
3WARNING
Anyone caught in the path of a hatch that
is being opened or closed can be seriously
injured.
Make sure that all people are clear of the
hatch before opening or closing it.
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uuHatch uOpening/Closing the Hatch
Continued
Controls
Opening/Closing the Hatch
When all the doors are unlocked or press the
hatch unlock button on the remote
transmitter, the hatch is unlocked. Press the
hatch release button and lift open the hatch.
If you are carrying the smart entry remote, you
do not have to unlock the hatch before
opening it.
To close the hatch, grab the inner handle, pull
the hatch down, and push it closed from
outside.
If you close the hatch when the driver’s door is
locked, the hatch locks automatically.
u Some exterior lights flash.1Opening/Closing the Hatch
•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 unlock the hatch while someone else with
the remote is within range.
•Do not leave the smart entry remote inside the
cargo area and close the hatch when all the doors
are locked. The beeper sounds and the hatch
cannot be locked.
Models with smart entry system
Hatch Release Button
Models with smart entry system
Inner Handle
All models
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Controls
Press the hatch unlock button to unlock the
hatch.
■Using the Remote Transmitter1Using the Remote Transmitter
If you have unlocked and opened the hatch using the
remote transmitter, when closing, the hatch locks
automatically.
Hatch
Unlock
Button
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Controls
Security System
Immobilizer System
The immobilizer system prevents a key that has not been pre-registered from
starting the engine. Each key contains electronic transmitters that use electronic
signals to verify the key.
Pay attention to the following when in serting the key into the ignition switch
* or
pressing the ENGINE START/STOP button*:
• Do not allow objects that emit strong radio waves near the ignition switch* or 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 ignition
switch
* or 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.
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.
Canadian models only: Apply and hold the brake
pedal before turning the vehicle on the first time after
the battery has been disconnected.
* Not available on all models
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uuSecurity System uSecurity System Alarm
Controls
Security System Alarm
The security system alarm activates when the hatch, hood or doors are forcibly
opened. The alarm does not activate if the hatch or doors are opened with the key,
remote transmitter or smart entry system
*.
However, the alarm activates if a door is opened with the key and then the
transmission is taken out of
(P (continuously variable transmission models) or the
hood is opened before the ignition switch is turned to ON
(w*1.
■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, remo te transmitter or smart entry system*, or turn
the ignition switch to ON
(w*1. The system, along with the horn and flashing lights,
is deactivated.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.
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
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uuSecurity System uSecurity System Alarm
Controls
■Setting the security system alarm
The security system alarm automatically sets when the following conditions have
been met:
• The ignition switch is in LOCK
(0*1, and the key has been removed from the
ignition switch.
• The hood is closed.
• All doors and the hatch are locked from ou tside with the key, remote transmitter,
or smart entry system
*.
■When the security system alarm sets
The security system alarm in dicator in the instrument panel blinks and the blinking
interval changes after about 15 seconds.
■To cancel the security system alarm
The security system alarm is canceled when the vehicle is unlocked using the remote
transmitter or smart entry system
*, or when the ignition switch is turned to ON (w*1.
The security system alarm indica tor goes off at the same time.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.
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 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 go off
once the battery is re charged or replaced.
If this occurs, deactivate the security system alarm by
unlocking a door using the key, remote transmitter or
smart entry system
*.
Continuously variable transmission models
* Not available on all models
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uuSecurity System uSecurity System Alarm
Controls
■The panic button on the remote
transmitter
If you press the panic button for
approximately one seco nd, the following will
occur for about 30 seconds:
• The horn sounds.
• Some exterior lights flash.
■Canceling panic mode
• Press any button on the remote transmitter.
• Turn the ignition switch to ON
(w*1.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.
■Panic Mode
Panic Button
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Controls
Opening and Closing the Windows
Opening/Closing the Power Windows
The power windows can be opened and closed when the ignition switch is in ON
(w*1, using the switches on the doors.
The driver’s side switches can be used to open and close all the windows. The power
window lock button on the driver’s side must be switched off (indicator off) to open
and close the windows from anywhere other than the driver’s seat.
When the power window lock button is pressed, the indicator comes on and you
can only operate the driver’s window. Turn the power window lock button on if a
child is in the vehicle.
■Manual operation
To open: Push the switch down lightly, and
hold it until the desired position is reached.
To close: Pull the switch up lightly, and hold it
until the desired position is reached.
■Automatic operation
To open: Push the switch down firmly.
To close: Pull the switch up firmly.
The window opens or closes completely. To
stop the window at any time, push or pull the
switch briefly.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.
■Opening/Closing the Windows with Auto-Open/Close
Function
1 Opening/Closing the Power Windows
The power windows can be operated for up to 10
minutes after you turn the ignition switch to LOCK
( 0*1.
Opening either front door cancels this function.
Auto Reverse
If a power window senses resistance when closing
automatically, it will stop closing and reverse
direction.
The driver’s window auto re verse function is disabled
when you continuously pull up the switch.
The auto reverse function stops sensing when the
window is almost closed to en sure that it fully closes.
3WARNING
Closing a power window on someone's
hands or fingers can cause serious injury.
Make sure your passengers are away from
the windows before closing them.
Power Window
Lock Button
Indicator
Driver’s
Window
SwitchFront Passenger’s
Window Switch
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Controls
To open: Push the switch down.
To close: Pull the switch up.
Release the switch when the window reaches
the desired position.
To open: Press the unlock button, and then
within 10 seconds, press it again and hold it.
If the windows stop midway, repeat the
procedure.
■Opening/Closing Windows without Auto-Open/Close
Function1 Opening/Closing the Power Windows
While driving with any of the windows open, you
may hear a booming, throbbing, or heli copter-type
noise or pressure. This is ca lled wind buffeting. This is
a normal occurrence th at can be minimized.
If you hear a wind buffeti ng noise with any of the
windows open, lower all of the other windows
slightly or open the moonroof
*.
Close
Open
■Opening the Windows with the Remote1 Opening the Windows with the Remote
If you open the windows with the remote, the
moonroof
* will open automatically along with them.
Unlock
Button
* Not available on all models
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