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 steering wheel does not lock.
All models
You cannot lock or unlock doors with the remote transmitter or the smart entry system.
Press the ENGINE START/STOP button twice to switch the mode to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).
Changing the Power Mode
Except U.S. continuously variable transmission models
If the power mode does not change from VEHICLE OFF to ACCESSORY, press the ENGINE START/STOP button while moving the steering wheel left and right. The steering wheel will unlock, allowing the mode to change.
Power Mode Reminder
If you open the driver’s door when the power mode is set to ACCESSORY, a warning beep sounds.
Changing the Power Mode
*1: Except U.S. models with continuously variable transmission
*2: U.S. models
* Not available on all models
ENGINE START/STOP Button*
ENGINE START/STOP Button Operating Range
You can sta ...
Smart Entry Remote Reminder
Warning buzzers may sound from inside and/
or outside the vehicle to remind you that the
smart entry remote is out of the vehicle. If the
buzzer continues even after the remote is put
back ins ...
See also:
Honda Civic Owners Manual. 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 ca ...
