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Honda Civic Owners Manual: Ignition Switch

Ignition Switch

Ignition Switch*

Manual transmission models

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.

Continuously variable transmission models

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

All models

If you open the driver’s door when the key is in LOCK  0 or ACCESSORY , a warning buzzer will sound to remind you to take the key out.

When this happens, the following messages appear on the driver information interface*:

If the key won’t turn from LOCK 0 to ACCESSORY , turn the key while moving the steering wheel left and right. The steering wheel will unlock, allowing the key to turn.

Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel
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ENGINE START/STOP Button
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See also:

Honda Civic Owners Manual. Automatic Power Off
If you leave the vehicle for 30 to 60 minutes with the shift lever in P*1 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: Except U.S. continuously variable transmission models The s ...

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