2022 Honda Civic Owners Manual - Security System

This system prevents a key that has not been pre-registered from starting the engine.

Pay attention to the following when pressing the ENGINE START/STOP button:

• Do not allow objects that emit strong radio waves near the ENGINE START/STOP button.
• Make sure the key is not covered by or touching a metal object.
• Do not bring a key from another vehicle’s immobilizer system near the ENGINE START/STOP button.
• Do not put the key near magnetic items. Electronic devices, such as televisions and audio systems emit strong magnetic fields. Note that even a key chain can become magnetic.

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NOTICE
Leaving the key in the vehicle can result in theft or accidental movement of the vehicle.
Always take the key with you whenever you leave the vehicle unattended.

Do not alter the system or add other devices to it.
Doing so may damage the system and make your vehicle inoperable.

Canadian models

Apply and hold the brake pedal before turning the vehicle on the first time after the battery has been disconnected.

The security system alarm activates when the trunk, hood or doors are forcibly opened. The alarm does not activate if the trunk or doors are opened with the key, remote transmitter or keyless access system*.

However, the alarm activates if a door is opened with the key and then the transmission is taken out of P (continuously variable transmission models) or the hood is opened before the power mode is in ON.

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Do not alter the system or add other devices to it. Doing so may damage the system and make your vehicle inoperable.

The security system alarm continues for a maximum of two minutes until the security system alarm deactivates.

Do not set the security system alarm when someone is in the vehicle or a window is open. The system can accidentally activate when:

• Unlocking the door with the lock tab.
• Opening the trunk with the trunk opener on the driver’s door or the emergency trunk opener.
• Opening the hood with the hood release.

Continuously variable transmission models

• Taking the transmission out of P.

If the battery goes dead after you have set the security system alarm, the security alarm may activate once the battery is recharged or replaced.
If this occurs, deactivate the security system alarm by unlocking a door using the remote transmitter or keyless access system*.

The horn sounds intermittently, and some exterior lights flash.

Unlock the vehicle using the key, remote transmitter or keyless access system*, or power mode is in ON. The system, along with the horn and flashing lights, is deactivated.

The security system alarm automatically sets when the following conditions have been met:

• The power mode is set to VEHICLE OFF.
• The hood is closed.
• All doors and trunk are locked from outside with the remote transmitter, or keyless access system*.

The security system alarm indicator in the instrument panel blinks and the blinking interval changes after about 15 seconds.

The security system alarm is canceled when the vehicle is unlocked using the remote transmitter or keyless access system*, or when the power mode is set to ON. The security system alarm indicator goes off at the same time.

• Press any button on the remote transmitter.
• Set the power mode to ON.

* Not available on all models