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 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*:
- In LOCK 0: Remove Key From Ignition.
- In ACCESSORY
Turn
Ignition Switch To Lock
(0) Position. The buzzer will stop when you take
the key out.
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.
See also:
Honda Civic Owners Manual. Interior Light Switches
ON
The interior lights come on regardless of
whether the doors are open or closed.
Door activated
The interior lights come on in the following
situations:
When any doors are opened.
You unlock the driver’s door.
Models without smart entry system
You remove the key from the ig ...
