Honda Civic Hatchback (2018 year). Instruction

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Ignition Switch

Ignition Switch

You cannot take the key out unless the shift lever is
in

(

If you open the driver’s door when the key is in LOCK

(

0 or ACCESSORY

(

q, a warning buzzer will sound

to remind you to take the key out.
When the warning buzzer sounds, the following
messages appear on the driver information
interface

•

In LOCK

(

0: Remove Key From Ignition.

•

In ACCESSORY

(

q: Return Ignition Switch To

Lock (0) Position.

If the key won’t turn from LOCK

(

0 to ACCESSORY

(

q, turn the key while moving the steering wheel left

and right. The steering wheel will unlock, allowing
the key to turn.

WARNING

Removing the key from the ignition switch
while driving locks the steering. This can
cause you to lose control of the vehicle.

Remove the key from the ignition switch
only when parked.

Manual transmission models

Continuously variable transmission models

All models

(

0 LOCK: Insert and remove the key in this

position.

(

q ACCESSORY: Operate the audio system and

other accessories in this position.

(

w ON: This is the position when driving.

(

e START: This position is for starting the engine.

The switch returns to ON

(

w when you let go of

the key.

* Not available on all models

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ENGINE START/STOP Button

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ENGINE START/STOP Button

*1:Canadian models and 2.0 L engine models
*2:Except Canadian models

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Changing the Power Mode

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, even if it is outside the
vehicle.

ON mode:
The button is on (in red), if the engine is running.

If the battery of the smart entry remote is getting
low, the engine may not start when you press the
ENGINE START/STOP button. If the engine does not
start, refer to the following link.

2 If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak

P. 653

Do not leave the power mode in ACCESSORY or ON
when you get out.

Operating Range

Continuously Variable Transmission

Manual Transmission

VEHICLE OFF (LOCK)
The button is off.
The steering wheel is locked

The power to all electrical
components is turned off.

Press the button without the
shift lever in

(

Press the button with the
shift lever in

(

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

(

* Not available on all models

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ENGINE START/STOP Button

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If you leave the vehicle for 30 to 60 minutes with the transmission in

(

and the

power mode in ACCESSORY, the vehicle automatically 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 the remote transmitter or the smart entry
system.

Press the ENGINE START/STOP button twice to switch the mode to VEHICLE OFF
(LOCK).

*1: Continuously variable transmission models

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Automatic Power Off

Canadian models and 2.0 L engine models

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ENGINE START/STOP Button

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If you open the driver’s door when the power mode is set to ACCESSORY, a warning
beep sounds.

Warning buzzers may sound from inside and/
or 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.

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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, a
warning buzzer sounds from both inside and
outside the vehicle. A warning message on
the driver information interface notifies the
driver inside that the remote outside of the
vehicle.

■

When the power mode is in
ACCESSORY

If the smart entry remote is taken out of the
vehicle, and all the doors are closed, a
warning buzzer sounds from outside the
vehicle.

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Power Mode Reminder

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Smart Entry Remote Reminder

Smart Entry Remote Reminder

When the smart entry remote is within the system’s
operational range, and the driver’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 entry 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 also go off even if the remote is
within the system’s operational range.

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Ignition Switch and Power Mode Comparison

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Ignition Switch and Power Mode Comparison

*1:Canadian models and 2.0 L engine models

Ignition Switch
Position

LOCK

(

(with/without
the key)

ACCESSORY

(

START

(

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

(

position when you
release the key.

Power Mode

VEHICLE OFF
(LOCK)

ACCESSORY

START

With Smart Entry
System and ENGINE
START/STOP
Button

Button-Off

●

Engine is turned off and
power is shut down.

●

The steering wheel is
locked

●

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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Turn Signals

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Turn Signals

The turn signals can be used when the ignition
switch is in ON

(

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One-touch turn signal

When you lightly push up or down and release
the turn signal lever, the 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

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Manual Operation

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 panel will be on.

2 Lights On Indicator P. 90

Do not leave the lights on when the engine is off
because it will cause the battery to discharge.

If you sense that the level of the headlights is
abnormal, have the vehicle inspected by a dealer.

Models with smart entry system

Models without smart entry system

All models

High Beams

Flashing the high beams

Low Beams

Turns on parking, side marker,
tail, and rear license plate lights

Turns on headlights, parking,
side marker, tail, and rear license
plate lights

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Light Switches

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Automatic lighting control can be used when
the ignition switch is in ON

(

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.

You can change the auto light sensitivity
setting.

2 Customized Features P. 133, 348

The headlights comes on when you unlock a
door in dark areas with the headlight switch in
AUTO.

Once you lock the door, the headlights
will go off.

*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.

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Automatic Operation (automatic lighting control)

Automatic Operation (automatic lighting control)

We recommend that you turn 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 driver information interface

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Light Switches

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The headlights automatically come on when the wipers are used several times within
a certain number of intervals with 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, and 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.

If you turn the ignition switch to LOCK

(

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.

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Headlight Integration with Wipers

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Automatic Lighting Off Feature

Automatic Operation (automatic lighting control)

Adjust the auto light sensitivity as follows:

2 Customized Features P. 133, 348

Setting

The exterior lights come on

when the ambient light is at

Max

High

Mid

Low

Min

Models with driver information interface

Bright

Dark

Headlight Integration with Wipers

This feature activates while the headlights are off in
AUTO.
The instrument panel brightness does not change
when the headlights come on.

At dark ambient light levels, the automatic lighting
control feature turns on the headlights, regardless of
the number of wiper sweeps.

Automatic Lighting Off Feature

You can change the headlight auto off timer setting.

2 Customized Features P. 133, 348

Models with driver information interface

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Fog Lights

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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

(

• The headlight switch is AUTO or OFF.
• The parking brake is released.

The lights remain on even if you set the parking brake. Turning off the ignition
switch or setting the power mode to VEHICLE OFF will turn off the daytime running
lights.

The daytime running lights are off once the headlight 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.

Fog Light Switch

* Not available on all models

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Auto High-Beam

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Auto High-Beam

Using a camera mounted to the inside of the windshield, this system detects light
sources ahead of the vehicle. Depending on the light source, the system
automatically switches the headlights to high beam for optimal visibility at night.

Auto High-Beam

The auto high-beam determines when to change the
headlight beams by responding to the brightness of
the lights ahead of your vehicle. In the following
cases, the system may not respond to the lights
properly:

•

The brightness of the lights from the preceding or
oncoming vehicle is intense or poor.

•

Visibility is poor due to the weather (rain, snow,
fog, windshield frost, etc.).

•

Other light sources, such as street lights and
electric billboards are illuminating the road ahead.

•

The brightness level of the road ahead constantly
changes.

•

The road is bumpy or with many curves.

•

A vehicle cuts in front of you, or a vehicle in front
of you is not in the preceding or oncoming
direction.

•

Your vehicle is tilted with a heavy load in the rear.

If you find the timing of beam changes inconvenient
for driving, change the headlight beams manually.

If you do not want the system to be activated at any
time when the headlight switch is in AUTO, consult a
dealer or disable the system.

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The headlight switch is in AUTO.

■

The lever is in the low beam
position.

■

The low beams are on and the
system recognizes that you are
driving at night.

■

The vehicle speed is above 25 mph
(40 km/h).

The system operates when:

When the camera detects lights coming from a preceding or oncoming vehicle,
the headlights remain in low beam.

When the camera detects no lights coming from a preceding or oncoming vehicle,
the headlights change to high beam.

How it works

The view angle or distance that the camera can detect lights ahead differs
depending on conditions, such as the brightness of the lights and the weather.

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Auto High-Beam

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To activate the system, turn the headlight
switch to AUTO and then set the headlights
to low beam. The auto high-beam indicator
will come on.

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The high beams remain on unless:
• You have been driving below 15 mph (24 km/h) for an extended amount of time.
• The speed of the vehicle drops below 6 mph (10 km/h).
• The windshield wipers have been running at a high speed for more than a few

seconds.

• You enter a well lit location.

The high beams come back on once the condition that caused them to turn off no
longer exists.

If needed, you can temporarily turn the high beams off manually. Turn on the high
beams by pushing the lever forward until you hear a click, or flash the high beams
once by pulling the lever towards you. To turn the high beams back on, repeat one
of the procedures.

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Operating the System

Operating the System

For the auto high-beam to work properly:

•

Do not place an object that reflects light on the
dashboard.

•

Keep the windshield around the camera clean.
When cleaning the windshield, be careful not to
apply the windshield cleanser to the camera lens.

•

Do not attach an object, sticker or film to the area
around the camera.

•

Do not touch the camera lens.

If the camera receives a strong impact, or repairing of
the area near the camera is required, consult a dealer.

If the Some Driver Assist Systems Cannot
Operate: Camera Temperature Too High message
appears:

•

Use the climate control system to cool down the
interior and, if necessary, also use defroster mode
with the airflow directed towards the camera.

•

Start driving the vehicle to lower the windshield
temperature, which cools down the area around
the camera.

If the Some Driver Assist Systems Cannot
Operate: Clean Front Windshield message
appears:

•

Park your vehicle in a safe place, and clean the
windshield. If the message does not disappear after
you have cleaned the windshield and driven for a
while, have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

Headlight Switch

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Auto High-Beam

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Disable or re-enable the system when the
vehicle is parked and the ignition switch is in
ON

(

and the light switch is in the AUTO

position.
Disabling the system: Pull the light switch
lever towards you and hold it for at least 40
seconds. The auto high-beam indicator in the
meter will blink twice.
Re-enabling the system: Pull the light
switch lever towards you and hold it for at
least 30 seconds. The auto high-beam
indicator in the meter will blink once.
Enabling high sensitivity: Pull the light
switch lever towards you and hold it for 2
minutes. The auto high-beam indicator in the
meter will blink three times.
When the ignition switch is turned to LOCK

(

, sensitivity is returned to normal.

*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.

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Disabling or Re-enabling the System

Disabling or Re-enabling the System

The auto high-beam is in the previously selected
disabled or re-enabled setting each time you start the
engine.

AUTO Position

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Wipers and Washers

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Wipers and Washers

The windshield wipers and washers can be
used when the ignition switch is in ON

(

■

MIST

The wipers run at high speed until you release
the lever.

■

Wiper switch (OFF, INT

/AUTO

, 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 automatic intermittent operation

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Windshield Wipers/Washers

Wipers and Washers

NOTICE

Do not use the wipers when the windshield is dry.
The windshield will get scratched, or the rubber
blades will get damaged.

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 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.

NOTICE

In cold weather, the blades may freeze to the
windshield.
Operating the wipers in this condition may damage
the wipers. Use the defroster to warm the
windshield, then turn the wipers on.

If the wipers stop operating due to an obstacle such as
the build-up of snow, park the vehicle in a safe place.
Rotate the wiper switch to OFF, and turn the ignition
switch to ACCESSORY

(

q or LOCK

(

, then

remove the obstacle.

Models with intermittent time adjustment ring

Intermittent Time
Adjustment Ring

MIST

INT

/AUTO

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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Wipers and Washers

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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.

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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

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Automatic Intermittent Wipers

Automatic Intermittent Wipers

The rainfall sensor is in the location shown below.

NOTICE

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

Sensor

Adjustment Ring

Low sensitivity

High sensitivity

* Not available on all models

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Wipers and Washers

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The rear wiper and washer can be used when
the ignition switch is in ON

(

■

Wiper switch (OFF, INT, ON)

Change the wiper switch setting according to
the amount of rain.

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Washer (

)

Sprays while you rotate the switch to this
position.
Hold it to activate the wiper and to spray the
washer. Once released, it stops operating
after a few more sweeps.

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Operating in reverse

When you put the transmission into

(

R with the windshield wipers activated, the

rear wiper operates automatically as follows even if its switch is off.

*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.

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Rear Wiper/Washer

OFF

ON: Continuous wipe

Washer

INT: Intermittent

Windshield Wiper Operation

Rear Wiper Operation

Intermittent

Low speed wipe

High speed wipe

Continuous

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Brightness Control

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Brightness Control

When the parking lights are turned on and the
ignition switch is in ON

(

, you can use the

brightness control knob to adjust instrument
panel brightness.
Brighten: Turn the knob to the right.
Dim: Turn the knob to the left.

You will hear a beep when the brightness
reaches minimum or maximum. Several
seconds after adjusting the brightness, you
will be returned to the previous display.

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Brightness level indicator

The brightness level is shown on the display
while you are adjusting it.

*1: Models with the smart entry system have an
ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition
switch.

Brightness Control

Instrument panel brightness varies, depending on
whether the exterior lights are on or off. The
instrument panel dims to reduce glare when they are
on.

When it is bright outside and the headlight
integration with the wiper is activated, the
instrument panel brightness does not change.

To cancels the reduced instrument panel brightness
when the exterior lights are on, turn the knob to the
right until the brightness display is up to max, the
beeper sounds.

The brightness can be set differently for when the
exterior lights are on, and when they are off.

Control Knob

Models with information display

Models with driver information
interface

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