remote start HONDA CIVIC SEDAN 2016 Owner's Manual (in English)

Contents
Child Safety P. 58Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 70Safety Labels P. 71
Opening and Closing the Trunk P. 141 Security System P. 144 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 147
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 151 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 165
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items P. 175 Heating System
* P. 187
Audio Error Messages P. 293General Information on the Audio System P. 296
When Driving P. 396 Braking P. 451Parking Your Vehicle P. 467
Fuel Economy P. 473 Accessories and Modifications P. 474
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 489 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 504
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 516 Battery P. 525 Remote Transmitter Care P. 527
Cleaning P. 530
Engine Does Not Start P. 543 Jump Starting P. 546 Shift Lever Does Not Move P. 549
Fuses P. 558 Emergency Towing P. 562 When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door P. 563
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 573 Reporting Safety Defects P. 574
Authorized Manuals P. 579 Customer Service Information P. 580
Quick Reference GuideP. 4
Safe DrivingP. 31
Instrument PanelP. 73
ControlsP. 121
FeaturesP. 197
DrivingP. 389
MaintenanceP. 475
Handling the UnexpectedP. 535
InformationP. 567
IndexP. 581
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Quick Reference Guide
Steering Wheel (P 164)
● To adjust, pull the adjustment lever
towards you, adjust to the desired
position, then lock the lever back in place.
Unlocking the Front
Doors from the Inside
(P 134)
●Pull either front door inner handle to
unlock and open it at the same time.
Trunk (P 141)
● To unlock and open the trunk:
•Press the trunk release button on the
driver’s door.
• Press the trunk release button on the
remote transmitter or the smart entry
remote.
• Press the trunk release button
* on the
trunk lid.
Power Door Mirrors
(P 166)
● With the ignition switch in ON
(w*1, move
the selector switch to L or R .
● Push the appropriate edge of the
adjustment switch to adjust the mirror.
Trunk Release Button
Selector Switch
Adjustment Switch
Power Windows (P 147)
● With the ignition switch in ON
(w*1, open
and close the power windows.
● If the power window lock button is in the
off position, each passenger’s window
can be opened and closed with its own
switch.
● If the power window lock button is in the
on position (indicator is on), each
passenger’s window switch is disabled.
*1:Models with the smart entry system have
an ENGINE START/STOP button
instead of an ignition switch.
Power Window Lock Button
Window
Switch Indicator
*
Not available on all models
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Quick Reference Guide
The rear door cannot be
opened from inside the
vehicle. Why?Check if the childproof lock is in the
lock position. If so, open the rear
door with the outside door handle.
To cancel this function, push the lever
to the unlock position.
Why do the doors lock
after I unlocked the doors
using a remote
transmitter?If you do not open the doors within 30 seconds, the doors are
relocked automatically for security.
Why does the beeper
sound when I open the
driver's door?The beeper sounds when:
●The key is left in the ignition switch*.
●The power mode* is in ACCESSORY.
●The exterior lights are left on.
Why does the beeper
sound when I start driving?The beeper sounds when the driver and/or front passenger are
not wearing their seat belts.
Why do I hear a screeching
sound when I apply the
brake pedal?The brake pads may need to be replaced. Have your vehicle
inspected by a dealer.
* Not available on all models
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uuIndicators uDriver Information Interface Wa rning and Information Messages*
Continued
Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears if you push the ENGINE START/STOP
button to turn the engine off without the shift lever
in
(P.
●Move the shift lever to (P. The power mode changes to
VEHICLE OFF.
●Move the shift lever to (P, then press the ENGINE
START/STOP button twice.
●Appears when the power mode is in ACCESSORY.
—
●Appears after the driver’s door is opened when the
power mode is in ACCESSORY.●Press the ENGINE START/STOP button twice with your
foot off the brake pedal to change the power mode to
VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).
●Appears when you close the door with the power
mode in ON without the smart entry remote inside
the vehicle.●Disappears when you bring the smart entry remote back
inside the vehicle and close the door.
2 Smart Entry Remote Reminder P. 154
●Appears when the smart entry remote battery
becomes weak.●Replace the battery as soon as possible.
2Replacing the Button Battery P. 527
Continuously
variable
transmission
modelsU.S. models
Canadian models
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uuIndicators uDriver Information Interface Wa rning and Information Messages*
Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears if the smart entry remote battery is too
weak to start the engine or the key is not within
operating range to start the engine.
A beeper sounds six times.●Bring the smart entry remote in front of the ENGINE
START/STOP button to be touched with.
2If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak P. 544
●Appears when the starter system has a problem.●As a temporary measure, press and hold the ENGINE
START/STOP button for up to 15 seconds while pressing
the brake pedal and manually start the engine.
Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
●Appears as soon as a problem is detected in the
smart entry system or pus h button starting system.●Appears constantly - Have your vehicle checked by a
dealer.
U.S.
Canada
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uuIndicators uDriver Information Interface Wa rning and Information Messages*
Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears when you unlock and open the driver’s
door while the engine is running by one-way smart
entry remote.
2Remote Engine Start with Vehicle Feedback* P. 400
Models with remote engine starter
* Not available on all models
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Controls
This chapter explains how to operate the various controls necessary for driving.
Clock.................................................. 122
Locking and Unlocking the Doors Key Types and Functions .................. 124
Low Smart Entry Remote Signal Strength*... 126Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside .......................................... 127
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside ............................................. 134
Childproof Door Locks ..................... 136
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .......... 137
Opening and Closing the Trunk ....... 141
Security System Immobilizer System .......................... 144
Security System Alarm ...................... 144
Opening and Closing the Windows ..... 147Opening and Closing the Moonroof*..... 150
Operating the Switches Around the
Steering Wheel
Ignition Switch
*............................... 151
ENGINE START/STOP Button*........... 152
Ignition Switch and Power Mode Comparison ................................... 155
Turn Signals ..................................... 156
Light Switches.................................. 156
Fog Lights
*...................................... 159
Daytime Running Lights ................... 159
Wipers and Washers ........................ 160
Brightness Control ........................... 162
Rear Defogger/Heat ed Door Mirror
*
Button ........................................... 163
Adjusting the Steering Wheel........... 164 Adjusting the Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirror ................... 165
Power Door Mirrors ......................... 166
Adjusting the Seats .......................... 167
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience
Items ................................................ 175
Heating System
*
Using Automatic Heating ................. 187
Automatic Heating Sensors .............. 189
Climate Control System
*
Using Automatic Climate Control .... 190
Synchronized Mode*....................... 195Automatic Climate Control Sensors......196
* Not available on all models
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Controls
Locking and Unlocking the Doors
Key Types and Functions
This vehicle comes with the following keys:
Use the key to start and stop the engine, to lock and unlock the doors and to open
the trunk. You can also use the remote transmitter or smart entry system
* to lock
and unlock the doors and to open the trunk.
■Smart entry remote*
The built-in key can be us ed to lock/unlock the
doors when the smart entry remote battery
becomes weak and th e power door lock/
unlock operation is disabled.
To remove the built-in key, pull it out while
sliding the release knob. To reinstall the built-
in key, push the built-in key into the smart
entry remote until it clicks.
■Keys
1 Key Types and Functions
All the keys have an immobilizer system. The
immobilizer system helps to protect against vehicle
theft. 2 Immobilizer System P. 144
The keys contain precision electronics.
Adhere to the following advi ce to prevent damage to
the electronics:
•Do not leave the keys in direct sunlight, or in
locations with high temperature or high humidity.
•Do not drop the keys or set heavy objects on them.
•Keep the keys away from liquids.
•Do not take the keys apart except for replacing the
battery.
If the circuits in the keys are damaged, the engine
may not start, and the remote transmitter may not
work.
If the keys do not work properly, have them
inspected by a dealer.
You can remotely start the engine using the one-way
smart entry remote.
2 Remote Engine Start with Vehicle
Feedback
* P. 400
Models with remote engine starter
Ignition key with
remote transmitterSmart entry remoteSmart entry remote with
remote engine starter
Built-in Key
Release Knob
* Not available on all models
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uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uLow Smart Entry Remote Signal Strength*
Controls
Low Smart Entry Remo te Signal Strength*
The vehicle transmits radio waves to loca te the smart entry remote when locking/
unlocking the doors, opening the trunk, or to start the engine.
In the following cases, locking/unlocking the doors, opening the trunk, or starting
the engine may be inhibited or operation may be unstable:
• Strong radio waves are being tra nsmitted by nearby equipment.
• You are carrying the smart entry remote together with telecommunications
equipment, laptop computers, ce ll phones, or wireless devices.
• A metallic object is touching or covering the smart entry remote.1Low Smart Entry Remote Signal Strength*
Communication between the smart entry remote and
the vehicle consumes the smart entry remote’s
battery.
Battery life is about two years, but this varies
depending on re gularity of use.
The battery is consumed whenever the smart entry
remote is receivi ng strong radio wave s. Avoid placing
it near electrical appliances such as televisions and
personal computers.
* Not available on all models
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uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uLocking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
Continued
Controls
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
When you carry the sm art entry remote, you
can lock/unlock the doors and open the trunk.
You can lock/unlock the doors within a radius
of about 32 inches (80 cm) of the outside door
handle. You can open the trunk within about
32 inches (80 cm) radius from the trunk
release button.
■Locking the vehicle Press the door lock button on the front door.u Some exterior lights flash; the beeper
sounds; all the doors lock; and the
security system sets.
■Using the Smart Entry with Push Button Start System*1Using the Smart Entry with Push Button Start System*
•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 lock/unlock the doors while someone else
with the remote is within range.
•The door may be unlocked if the door handle is
covered with water in heavy rain or in a car wash if
the smart entry remote is within range.
•If you grip a front door handle wearing gloves, the
door sensor may be slow to respond or may not
respond by unlocking the doors.
•You cannot unlock the door by gripping the handle
after two seconds of locking it.
•The door may not open if you pull it immediately
after gripping the door ha ndle. Grip the handle
again and confirm that th e door is unlocked before
pulling the handle.
•Even within the 32 inches (80 cm) radius, you may
not be able to lock/unlock the doors with the smart
entry remote if it is a bove or below the outside
handle.
•The smart entry remote may not operate if it is too
close to the door and door glass.
If the distance at which it works varies, the battery is
probably low.
If the LED does not come on when you press a
button, the battery is dead. 2 Replacing the Button Battery P. 527
You can customize the door lock mode and keyless
lock acknowledge ment setting.
2 Customized Features P. 302
Door Lock Button
* Not available on all models
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