Honda Civic Owners Manual: Driving Preparation

Before Driving

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Exterior Checks

Make sure there are no obstructions on the windows, door mirrors, exterior lights, or other parts of the vehicle.  Remove any frost, snow, or ice.  Remove any snow on the roo ...

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Honda Civic Owners Manual. Using the Smart Entry with Push Button Start System
When you carry the smart entry remote, you can lock/unlock the doors, fuel fill door, and open the trunk. You can lock/unlock the doors and fuel fill door within a radius of about 32 inches (80 cm) of the outside door handle. You can open the trunk within about 32 inches (80 cm) radius ...