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2022 Honda Civic Owners Manual - Opening and Closing the Trunk



Opening and Closing the Trunk

Precautions for Opening/Closing the Trunk

Models without self opening trunk lid

Open the trunk all the way.

  • If it is not fully opened, the trunk lid may begin to close under its own weight.

All models

Keep the trunk lid closed while driving to:

  • Avoid possible damage.
  • Prevent exhaust gas from leaking into the vehicle.

Using the Trunk Opener

Press and hold the trunk opener on the driver’s door to unlock and open the trunk.

Using the Trunk Release Button*

Push up the release button on the trunk lid after the doors are unlocked.

Even if the trunk is locked, you can open the trunk if you carry the keyless remote.

  • Some exterior lights flash twice and the beeper sounds once.
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  • If you forget the keyless remote inside, the beeper will sound and the trunk will not close.
  • A person who is not carrying the keyless remote can unlock the trunk if a person who is carrying it is within range.
  • If the beeper sounds after you close the trunk, move the keyless remote away from the trunk and close again.
  • The keyless remote may not operate if it is too close to the trunk.

* Not available on all models

Using the Remote Transmitter

Press the trunk release button for approximately one second to unlock and open the trunk.
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If the driver's door is locked, the trunk will automatically lock when you close it. Otherwise, you will have to lock it manually.

Emergency Trunk Opener

The trunk release lever allows you to open the trunk from inside for your safety.

Slide the release lever in the direction of the arrow.

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Parents should decide if their children should be shown how to use this feature.

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