Honda Civic Owners Manual: Immobilizer System
The immobilizer system prevents a key that has not been pre-registered from starting the engine. Each key contains electronic transmitters that use electronic signals to verify the key.
Pay attention to the following when inserting the key into the ignition switch or pressing the ENGINE START/STOP button:
- Do not allow objects that emit strong radio waves near the ignition switch or 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 ignition switch or 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.
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 only: Apply and hold the brake pedal before turning the vehicle on the first time after the battery has been disconnected.
Security System
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Security System Alarm
The security system alarm activates when the trunk, hood or doors are
forcibly
opened. The alarm does not go off if the trunk or doors are opened with the key,
remote transmitter or smart entry sy ...
See also:
Honda Civic Owners Manual. Models with smart entry system
Make sure the parking brake is applied.
The electric parking brake indicator
comes on for 15 seconds when you pull
►p the electric parking brake switch.
Continuously variable transmission models
Check that the shift lever is in P, then
depress the brake peda ...