The childproof door locks prevent the rear doors from being opened from the inside regardless of the position of the lock tab.
Setting the Childproof Door Locks

Slide the lever in the rear door to the lock position, and close the door.
When opening the door
Open the door using the outside door handle.
Childproof Door Locks
To open the door from the inside when the childproof door lock is on, put the lock tab in the unlock position, lower the rear window, put your hand out of the window, and pull the outside door handle.
Using the Master Door Lock Switch
Auto Door Locking/UnlockingHonda Civic Owners Manual. Voice Recognition
To achieve optimum voice recognition when using the voice control system:
Make sure the correct screen is displayed for the voice command that you
are
using.
Close the windows and moonroof*.
Adjust the dashboard and side vents so air does not blow onto the
microphone
on the ceiling ...