HONDA CIVIC HYBRID 2010 8.G Manual Online

Protect the keys f rom direct
sunlight, high temperature, and
high humidity.
Donotdropthekeysorsetheavy
objects on them.
Keep the keys away f rom liquids.
If they get wet, dry them
immediately with a sof t cloth.
The keys without a remote
transmitter do not contain batteries.
Do not try to take them apart.
These keys contain electronic
circuits that are activated by the
immobilizer system. They will not
work to start the engine if the
circuits are damaged.
The master key fits all the locks on
your vehicle.
The valet key works only in the
ignition and the door locks. You can
keep the trunk and trunk release
handle locked when you leave your
vehicle and the valet key at a parking
f acility. Youshouldhavereceivedakey
number tag with your set of keys.
You will need this key number if you
ever have to get a key replaced. Use
only Honda-approved key blanks.
Keys and Locks
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KEY
NUMBER
TAG
VALET
KEY
(Gray)
MASTER KEYS
WITH REMOTE
TRANSMITTER
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If the system repeatedly does not
recognize the coding of your key,
contact your dealer.
Do not attempt to alter this system
or add other devices to it. Electrical
problems could result that may make
your vehicle inoperable.
If you have lost your key and cannot
start your engine, contact your
dealer.
When you turn the ignition switch to
the ON (II) position, the immobilizer
system indicator should come on
brief ly, then go of f . If the indicator
starts to blink, it means the system
does not recognize the coding of the
key. Turn the ignition switch to the
LOCK (0) position, remove the key,
reinsert it, and turn the ignition
switch to the ON (II) position again.
The system may not recognize your
key’s coding if another immobilizer
key or other metal object (i.e. key
f ob) is near the ignition switch when
you insert the key. The immobilizer system protects
your vehicle f rom thef t. If an
improperly coded key (or other
device) is used, the engine’s f uel
system is disabled.As required by the FCC:
This device complies with Part 15 of theFCC rules. Operation is subject to thef ollowing two conditions: (1) This devicemay not cause harmf ul interf erence, and(2) this device must accept anyinterf erence received, includinginterf erence that may cause undesiredoperation.
Changes or modif ications not expresslyapproved by the party responsible f orcompliance could void the user’sauthority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with IndustryCanada Standard RSS-210.Operation is subject to the f ollowing twoconditions: (1) this device may not causeinterf erence, and (2) this device mustaccept any interf erence that may causeundesired operation of the device.
Immobilizer System
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Always take the ignition key with you
whenever you leave the vehicle alone.
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The ignition switch has f our
positions: LOCK (0), ACCESSORY
(I), ON (II), and START (III). You will hear a reminder beeper if
you leave the key in the LOCK (0) or
the ACCESSORY (I) position and
open the driver’s door. Remove the
key to turn of f the beeper.
TheshiftlevermustbeinPark
bef ore you can remove the key f rom
the ignition switch.
You can insert or
remove the key only in this position.
To turn the key, the shift lever must
be in Park, and you must push the
key in slightly. If the f ront wheels are turned, the
anti-thef t lock may make it dif f icult
to turn the key. Firmly turn the
steering wheel to the lef t or right as
you turn the key.
You can
operate the audio system and the
accessory power sockets in this
position.
This is the normal key
position when driving. Several of the
indicators on the instrument panel
come on as a test when you turn the
ignition switch f rom the
ACCESSORY (I) to the ON (II)
position.
Use this position
only to start the engine. The switch
returns to the ON (II) position when
you let go of the key.
LOCK (0) A CCESSORY (I)
ON (II)
ST A RT (III)
Ignition Switch
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To lock the doors when getting out
of the vehicle, remove the key f rom
the ignition switch, and push the top
of the master door lock switch, then
close the door.
With any door open and the key in
the ignition, both master door lock
switches and driver’s door lock tab
are disabled. They are not disabled
when all the doors are closed, or
when the key is not in the ignition. To lock any door when getting out of
the vehicle, pull the lock tab out, and
close the door.
Each f ront door has a master door
lock switch. Either switch locks and
unlocks all doors. Push the top of the
switch to lock all doors; push the
bottom to unlock them. The lock tab on each door locks and
unlocks that door. Pulling out on the
driver’s door lock tab locks all doors.
To unlock the driver’s door f rom the
outside, turn the key and release it.
If youturnitagain,allthedoors
unlock. Each door has a lock tab next to the
inside door handle. Pull out the tab
to lock the door, and push it in to
unlock.
L ockout Prevent ion
Power Door L ocks
Door L ocks
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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LOCK TAB
To lock
To unlock
To lock
To unlock
MASTER DOOR LOCK SWITCH
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The childproof door locks are
designed to prevent children seated
in the rear f rom accidentally opening
the rear doors. Each rear door has a
lock lever near the edge. With the
lever in the LOCK position, the door
cannot be opened f rom the inside
regardless of the position of the lock
tab. To open the door, push the lock
tab in, and use the outside door
handle.Your vehicle has customizable
settings f or the doors to
automatically lock and unlock. There
are default settings for each of these
f eatures. You can turn of f or change
the settings for these features as
described on the f ollowing pages.
The auto door locking f eature has
three possible settings:
The auto door locking is
deactivated all the time.
The doors lock whenever you
move the shift lever out of the
Park (P) position.
The doors lock when the vehicle
speed reaches 9 mph (15 km/h).
This is the def ault setting.
When you customize the setting,
make sure your vehicle is parked
saf ely, the engine is of f , and the
parking brake is applied. Make all
settings bef ore you start driving.
Childproof Door L ocks
A uto Door L ocking/Unlocking A uto Door L ocking
Door L ocks
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LEVER
Unlock
Lock
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Locks all doors when the shif t lever ismoved out of the Park (P) position.
Pushandholdthefrontof the
master door lock switch on the
driver’s door until you hear a click
(af ter about 5 seconds).
Release the switch, and within 5
seconds, turn the ignition switch
to the LOCK (0) position.
Make sure the shif t lever is in the
Park (P) position.
Turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position, and open the driver’s
door. Make sure the shif t lever is in the
Park (P) position.
Turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position, and make sure to
close the driver’s door.
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2.
1.
2. 3.
4.
CONT INUED
T o t urn of f t he A ut o Door L ock
modes: To program the Park Lock mode:
Door L ocks
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Push and hold the brake pedal,
and move the shif t lever out of the
Park (P) position.
Release the switch and, within 5
seconds, turn the ignition switch
to the ACCESSORY (I) position.
Move the shift lever to the Park
(P) position.
Pushandholdthefrontof the
master door lock switch on the
driver’s door. You will hear a click.
Keep holding the switch until you
hear another click (after about 5
seconds).
Release the switch, and within 5
seconds, turn the ignition switch
to the LOCK (0) position.
Pushandholdthefrontof the
master door lock switch on the
driver’s door. You will hear a click.
Keep holding the switch until you
hear another click (after about 5
seconds).
Turn the ignition switch to the
LOCK (0) position.
Make sure the shif t lever is in the
Park (P) position.
Turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position, and make sure to
close the driver’s door.
1.
2. 3.
5. 4.
6.
3.
4.
Locks all doors when the vehicle’s speed
reaches about 9 mph (15 km/h).
T o program t he Drive L ock mode:
Door L ocks
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Pushandholdtherearof the
master door lock switch on the
driver’s door. You will hear a click,
and after about 5 seconds, you will
hear another click.
The auto door unlocking f eature has
f ive possible settings:
The driver’s door unlocks when
you move the shif t lever to the
Park (P) position with the brake
pedal depressed. The auto door unlocking is
deactivated all the time. Release the switch, and within 5
seconds, turn the ignition switch
to the LOCK (0) position.
Make sure the shif t lever is in the
Park (P) position.
Turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position, and open the driver’s
door.
All doors unlock when you move
the shif t lever to the Park (P)
position with the brake pedal
depressed.
All doors unlock whenever you
turn the ignition switch to the
ACCESSORY (I) position. The driver’s door unlocks
whenever you turn the ignition
switch to the ACCESSORY (I)
position. This is the def ault setting.
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2. 3.
4.
CONT INUED
T o t urn of f t he A ut o Door Unlock
modes:A uto Door Unlocking
Door L ocks
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µ
µ Pushandholdtherearof the
master door lock switch on the
driver’s door. You will hear a click.
Continue to hold down the switch:Until you hear another click
(af ter about 5 seconds) to
activate
Make sure the shif t lever is in the
Park (P) position.
Turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position, and make sure to
close the driver’s door.
Or, until you hear two more
clicks (af ter about 10 seconds)
to activate
Release the switch, and within 5
seconds, turn the ignition switch
to the LOCK (0) position.
Turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position, and make sure to
close the driver’s door. Make sure the shif t lever is in the
Park (P) position.
1.
2. 4. 3.
1.
2.
Unlocks the driver’s door or all doorswhen the shif t lever is moved into thePark (P) position with the brake pedaldepressed.
driver’s door unlock
feature. Unlocks the driver’s door or all doors
when the ignition switch is moved out ofthe ON (II) position.
all doors unlock f eature.
To program the Park Unlock mode:
To program the Ignition Switch
Unlock mode:
Door L ocks
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µ
µ Pushandholdtherearof the
master door lock switch on the
driver’s door. You will hear a click.
Continue to hold the switch:Release the switch and, within 5
seconds, turn the ignition switch
to the ACCESSORY (I) position.
Move the shift lever to the Park
(P) position.
Turn the ignition switch to the
LOCK (0) position.
Push and hold the brake pedal,
then move the shift lever out of
the Park (P) position.
Even if your vehicle’s battery is
removed or goes dead, the system
keeps the auto door lock/unlock
setting which you selected.
Until you hear another click
(af ter about 5 seconds) to
activate
Or, until you hear two more
clicks (af ter about 10 seconds)
to activate 5.
4. 6.
3.
driver’s door unlock
feature.
all doors unlock f eature.
Door L ocks
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