Honda Civic 5 Owners Manual

							To lock any passenger’s door when
getting out of the vehicle, pull the
lock tab rearward and close the door.
To lock the driver’s door, remove the
key f rom the ignition switch, pull and
hold the outside door handle, and
pull the lock tab rearward or push
the top of the master door lock
switch, then close the door.
When you lock the doors and the
tailgate with the key or the remote
transmitter, all outside turn signals
and both indicators in the instrument
panel flash three times to verify the
doors and the tailgate are locked and
the security system has set (see
page ).
The security system activates af ter
you lock the doors and the tailgate
with the lock tab on the driver’s door
or the master door lock switch (see
page ). Each door has a lock tab next to the
inner door handle. Pushing f orward
or rearward the lock tab on each
passenger’s door only locks and
unlocks that door.
When the door is unlocked, you can
seetheredindicatoronthelocktab
next to the inner door handle. All doors and tailgate lock or unlock
when you use the key to lock or
unlock the driver’s door.
Pushing the bottom of the master
door lock switch will unlock all doors
and the tailgate.
To unlock the driver’s door f rom the
outside, turn the key and release it.
If you turn it again, all doors and the
tailgate unlock. Only the driver’s door unlocks when
you use the driver’s door lock tab.
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On vehicles with security system On some types
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Door L ocks
156
RED INDICATOR
To unlock
To lock
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The super locking will not set if any
door or the tailgate is not f ully closed.
It will be set even if the bonnet, or
any window is open.
With the super locking set, the
master door lock switch on the
driver’s door and the lock tabs on all
doors are disabled.
You can also set the super locking
with the remote transmitter. To set it,
push the LOCK button twice within
5 seconds (see page ).
To cancel the super locking, unlock
the driver’s door with the key or the
remote transmitter.
Only the remote transmitter can
reset the security system. Unlocking
the driver’s door with the key
activates the alarm. The super locking helps to protect
your vehicle and valuables f rom thef t.
To set the super locking, turn the
keytowardsthefrontof thevehicle
twice within 5 seconds. With the driver’s door open and the
key in the ignition, the master door
lock switch is disabled. It is not
disabled if the driver’s door is closed.
If you try to lock an open driver’s
door by pulling the lock tab rearward
with the outside handle pulled, the
tabs on all doors pop out.
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On vehicles with ultrasonic sensor
Door L ocks
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Super L ocking
(For some t ypes) L ockout Prevent ion
157
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							The outside door handle is located
next to the rear window. 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 (lever is
down), the door cannot be opened
fromtheinsideregardlessof the
position of the lock tab. To open the
door, push the lock tab f orward and
use the outside door handle. If you set the super locking with the
windows open, the ultrasonic sensor
may activate the alarm unexpectedly
when the system senses strong
vibrations on the vehicle or loud
sound.
On vehicles with ultrasonic sensor
Door L ocks
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Childproof Door L ocks
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If there are persons inside the
vehicle with the super
locking set, they cannot
unlock the doors from the
inside.
Make sure there is no person
inside the vehicle before
setting the super locking.
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Pressthisbuttontolock
all doors and the tailgate. When you
push the LOCK button, all outside
turn signals and both indicators in
the instrument panel f lash three
timestoverifythedoorsandthe
tailgate are locked and the security
system (if equipped) has set. You
cannot lock the doors and the
tailgate if any door or the tailgate is
not f ully closed or the key is in the
ignition switch.You cannot unlock the doors and the
tailgate if the key is in the ignition
switch. Pressthisbuttonto
unlock all doors and the tailgate.
When you push the UNLOCK button,
all outside turn signals, and both
indicators in the instrument panel
flash once.If you do not open any door or the
tailgate within 30 seconds, the doors
and the tailgate automatically relock
and the security system (if
equipped) sets.
Press this button once to unlock the
driver’s door. Push it twice to unlock
the remaining doors and the tailgate.
The f ront ceiling light (if the light
switch is in the Door position) and
rear ceiling light (if the light switch
is in the centre position) will come
on when you press the UNLOCK
button. If you do not open any door
orthetailgatewithin30seconds,the
lights f ade out. If you relock the
doors and tailgate with the remote
transmitter before 30 seconds have
elapsed, the lights will go of f
immediately.
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On some types
Remote Transmitter
Inst rument s and Cont rols
LOCKUNL OCK
159
LED
UNLOCK
BUTTONLOCK
BUTTON
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							You can set the super locking with
the remote transmitter. To set the
super locking, push the LOCK
button twice within 5 seconds.
The super locking will not set if any
door or the tailgate is not f ully closed.
It will be set even if the bonnet or
any window is open.
See page for information on the
super locking.Avoid dropping or throwing the
transmitter.
Protect the transmitter from
extreme temperature.
Do not immerse the transmitter in
any liquid.
If you lose a transmitter, the
replacement needs to be
reprogrammed by your dealer. To cancel the super locking, push
the UNLOCK button on the remote
transmitter, or unlock the driver’s
door with the key.
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Remote Transmitter
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Super L ocking
(For some t ypes)Remote Transmitter Care
160
If there are persons inside the
vehicle with the super
locking set, they cannot
unlock the doors from the
inside.
Make sure there is no person
inside the vehicle before
setting the super locking.
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If it takes several pushes on the
button to lock or unlock the doors
and the tailgate, replace the battery
as soon as possible.
Battery type: CR1616
Remove the screw at the base of
the transmitter with a small
Phillips-head screwdriver.
Separate the transmitter by prying
its middle seam with your
f ingernail. To replace the battery: Inside the transmitter, separate
the inner cover f rom the keypad
by releasing the two tabs on the
cover. 1.3.
2.
Remote Transmitter
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Replacing the Transmitter
Battery
161
TAB
SCREWBATTERY
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							´ Remove the old battery from the
back of the inner cover, and insert
a new battery into the back of the
cover with the side f acing down.
Install the parts in reverse order.EC Directives
This keyless entry system complies
with the R & TTE (Radio equipment
and Telecommunications Terminal
Equipment and the mutual
recognition of their conf ormity)
Directives. This symbol on the battery
means that this product must
not be treated as household
waste.
An improperly disposed of battery
can be harmf ul to the environment
and human health.
Always conf irm local regulations f or
battery disposal. 4.
5.
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Remote Transmitter
(EU models) (South A f rican model)
162
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							The tailgate will lock or unlock when
you lock or unlock the driver’s door
with the key, the remote transmitter,
the master door lock switch, or the
locktabonthedriver’sdoor.
To open the tailgate, push the
release, then lif t up. To close the
tailgate, use the inner handle to pull
it down, then press down on the back
edge.Keep the tailgate closed at all times
while driving to avoid damaging the
tailgate and to prevent exhaust gas
f rom getting into the interior. See
on page
. 66 Carbon Monoxide Hazard
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Tailgate
163
HANDLE RELEASE
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							Push the release lever to the lower
right as shown. If the power door lock system cannot
unlock the tailgate, unlock it
manually. In this case, you cannot
open the tailgate with the release.
To open the tailgate, access the
tailgate release lever f rom inside the
vehicle.If you need to open the tailgate
manually, it means there is a
problem with the tailgate. Have the
vehicle checked by your dealer.
Place a cloth on the edge of the
cover, then use a small flat-tipped
screwdriver to remove the cover on
the back of the tailgate.
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Tailgate
Opening the T ailgate Manually
164
Lock
Unlock
(Open)
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							µ See pages f or important saf ety
inf ormation and warnings about how to
properly position the seats and seat-
backs.15 16
Make all seat adjustments bef ore
you start driving.
To adjust the seat f orward or
backward, pull up on the bar under
the seat cushion’s f ront edge. Move
the seat to the desired position, and
releasethebar.Trytomovetheseat
to make sure it is locked in position.Once a seat is adjusted correctly,
rock it back and f orth to make sure it
is locked in position. To change the seat-back angle, pull
up on the lever on the outside of the
seat cushion. FrontSeatAdjustments
Seats
Inst rument s and Cont rols165
Driver’s seat is shown.SEAT-BACK ANGLE
ADJUSTMENT
LEVER
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