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Honda Civic Owners Manual: Ignition Switch and Power Mode Comparison

Honda Civic Owners Manual / Controls / Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel / Ignition Switch and Power Mode Comparison

Ignition Switch Position LOCK (0) (with/without the key) ACCESSORY (I) ON (II) START (III)
Without Smart Entry System
  • Engine is turned off and power is shut down.
  • The steering wheel is locked*1.
  • No electrical components can be used.
  • Engine is turned off.
  • Some electrical components such as the audio system and the accessory power socket can be operated.
  • Normal key position while driving.
  • All electrical components can be used.
  • Use this position to start the engine.
  • The ignition switch returns to the ON (II) position when you release the key.
Power Mode VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) ACCESSORY ON START
With Smart Entry System and ENGINE START/STOP Button Button-Off
  • Engine is turned off and power is shut down.
  • The steering wheel is locked*1.
  • No electrical components can be used.
 Button-Blinking
  • Engine is turned off.
  • Some electrical components such as the audio system and the accessory power socket can be operated.
 Button- Blinking (engine is turned off) On (engine is running)
  • All electrical components can be used.
 Button-On
  • The mode automatically returns to ON after the engine starts.

*1:Except U.S. models with continuously variable transmission

Smart Entry Remote Reminder
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Turn Signals
The turn signals can be used when the ignition switch is in ON *1. One-touch turn signal When you lightly push up or down and release the turn signal lever, the exterior turn signals and turn ...

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