Controls -> Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items for Your Honda Civic 4 Door 2017-2023

Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items  
Interior Lights  
1Interior Light Switches  
Interior Light Switches  
In the door activated position, the interior lights fade out  
and go off about 30 seconds after the doors are closed.  
The lights go off after 30 seconds in the following  
situations:  
ON  
Front  
Models with sunroof  
The interior lights come on regardless of  
whether the doors are open or closed.  
The interior lights come on in the following  
situations:  
When any doors are opened.  
You unlock the drivers door.  
When you unlock the drivers door but do not open it.  
Door activated  
Off  
Models without keyless access system  
When you remove the key from the ignition switch  
but do not open a door.  
Models with keyless access system  
Door Activated Position  
When you set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF  
(LOCK) but do not open a door.  
Models without keyless access system  
You remove the key from the ignition  
switch.  
Models with driver information interface  
You can change the interior lights dimming time.  
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Rear  
Door Activated Position  
On  
Models with keyless access system  
When the power mode is set to VEHICLE  
OFF (LOCK).  
The interior lights go off immediately in the following  
situations:  
Off  
When you lock the drivers door.  
When you turn the ignition switch to ON (w*1  
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OFF  
Models without keyless access system  
The interior lights remain off regardless of  
whether the doors are open or closed.  
When you close the drivers door with the key in  
the ignition switch.  
Models with keyless access system  
When you close the drivers door in ACCESSORY  
mode.  
If you leave any of the doors open in VEHICLE OFF  
(LOCK) mode, or without the key in the ignition  
switch, the interior lights go off after about 15  
minutes.  
*1: Models with the keyless access system have an ENGINE  
START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.  
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1Map Lights  
Map Lights  
Models with sunroof  
The map lights can be turned on and off by  
pressing the lenses.  
Models with sunroof  
When the ceiling light switch is in the door activated  
position and any door is open, the map light will not  
go off when you press the lens.  
Models without sunroof  
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Interior Convenience Items  
1Glove Box  
Glove Box  
Pull the handle to open the glove box.  
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WARNING  
Band*  
An open glove box can cause serious injury  
to your passenger in a crash, even if the  
passenger is wearing the seat belt.  
Always keep the glove box closed while  
driving.  
* Not available on all models  
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Console Compartment  
Your vehicle has a multi-function centre  
console. It includes a storage compartment  
and an armrest.  
Slide the armrest to the rearmost position. Pull  
up on the handle to open the console  
compartment.  
You can create more storage space by  
removing the removable beverage holder tray.  
Removable  
Beverage  
Holder Tray  
If you want to make greater use of the console  
box:  
1. Raise the removable beverage holder tray  
and reverse its orientation.  
2. Put the removable beverage holder on the  
beverage holder which is in front.  
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1Beverage Holders  
Beverage Holders  
NOTICE  
Front seat beverage holders  
Spilled liquids damage the upholstery, carpeting, and  
electrical components in the interior.  
Are located in the console between the front  
seats.  
u Move the armrest rearward to use the  
beverage holders.  
Be careful when you are using the beverage holders.  
Hot liquid can scald you.  
Rear seat beverage holders  
Fold the armrest down to use the rear seat  
beverage holders.  
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Door beverage holders  
Front seat  
Rear seat  
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1Accessory Power Socket  
Accessory Power Socket  
NOTICE  
The accessory power socket can be used when the ignition switch is in ACCESSORY  
(q or ON (w*1  
Do not insert an automotive type cigarette lighter  
element: The power socket can overheat.  
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Open the cover to use it.  
The accessory power socket is designed to supply  
power for 12-volt DC accessories that are rated 180  
watts (15 amps) or less.  
To prevent battery drain, use the power socket only  
when the engine is running.  
*1: Models with the keyless access system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an  
ignition switch.  
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1Wireless Charger*  
Wireless Charger*  
To use the wireless charger, the power mode must be in ACCESSORY or ON.  
Charge a compatible device on the area indicated by the mark as follows:  
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WARNING  
Metal objects between the charge pad and  
the device to be charged will get hot and can  
burn you.  
1. To turn the system on and off, press and  
hold the (power) button.  
u When the system is activated, the green  
indicator light comes on.  
(power) button  
Green indicator  
Amber indicator  
Always remove foreign objects from the  
charge pad before charging the device.  
Be sure the surface is clear of dust and other  
debris before charging.  
Do not spill liquids (i. e. water, drinks, etc.) on  
the charger and the device.  
Do not use oil, grease, alcohol, benzine or  
thinner for cleaning the charge pad.  
Do not cover the system with towels, clothing,  
or other objects while charging etc.  
Avoid spraying aerosols which may come in  
contact with the change pad surface.  
2. Place the device you want to charge on the  
charging area.  
u The system will automatically start  
charging the device, and the amber  
indicator light will come on.  
u Make sure that the device is compatible  
with the system, and placed with the  
chargeable side in the centre of the  
charging area.  
Charging area  
3. When charging is completed, the green  
indicator light will come on.  
u Depending on the device, the amber  
indicator light will stay on.  
This system consumes a lot of power. Do not use the  
system for a long time when the engine is not  
running. This may weaken the battery, making it  
difficult to start the engine.  
When using the wireless charger, check the user's  
manual that came with the compatible device you  
want to charge.  
"Qi" and  
marks are the registered trademarks  
owned by Wireless Power Consortium (WPC).  
* Not available on all models  
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1Wireless Charger*  
When charging does not start  
Perform one of the solutions in the following table.  
NOTICE  
Do not place any magnetic recording media or precision  
Indicator  
Cause  
Solution  
Remove the obstacle(s).  
machines within the charge area while charging.  
The data on your cards such as credit cards can be lost  
because of the magnetic effect. Also precision machines  
such as watches can go wrong.  
There is an obstacle(s)  
between the charging  
area and the device.  
The device is not within Move the device to the  
the charging area. centre of the charging  
Blinking  
simulta-  
Green &  
Amber  
neously  
In the following cases, charging may stop or not start:  
area where  
located.  
is  
The device is already fully charged.  
The temperature of the device is extremely high  
while charging.  
You are at a place that emits strong  
electromagnetic wave or noises, such as TV station,  
electric power plant, or gas station.  
The wireless charger is Contact a dealer for  
faulty. repairs.  
Amber  
Blinking  
A device may not charge if the size or shape of its  
chargeable side is not appropriate for use with the  
charging area.  
Not all devices are compatible with the system.  
During the charging phase, it is normal for the  
charging area and the device to heat up.  
Charging may be briefly interrupted when:  
All doors or the boot are closed.  
To avoid interference with the proper functioning  
of the keyless access system.  
The position of the device is altered.  
Do not charge more than one device at a time on a  
charging area.  
* Not available on all models  
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1Coat Hooks  
Coat Hooks  
The coat hook is not designed for large or heavy  
items.  
There is a coat hook on the rear left grab  
handle. Pull it down to use it.  
There are coat hooks on the left and right  
door pillars.  
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1Ashtray*  
Ashtray*  
To prevent a possible fire and damage to your  
vehicle, use the ashtray only for discarding cigarettes  
and cigars.  
The ashtray that fits in the front beverage  
holders is removable. Pull up on the lid to  
open.  
* Not available on all models  
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1Front Seat Heaters*  
Front Seat Heaters*  
The ignition switch must be in ON (w*1 to use  
the seat heaters.  
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WARNING  
Heat induced burns are possible when  
using seat heaters.  
Persons with a diminished ability to sense  
temperature (e.g., persons with diabetes,  
lower-limb nerve damage, or paralysis) or  
with sensitive skin should not use seat  
heaters.  
Press the seat heater button:  
Once - The HI setting (three indicators on)  
Twice - The MID setting (two indicators on)  
Three times - The LO setting (one indicator on)  
Four times - The OFF setting (no indicators on)  
Do not use the seat heaters even in LO when the  
engine is off. Under such conditions, the battery may  
be weakened, making the engine difficult to start.  
*1: Models with the keyless access system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an  
ignition switch.  
* Not available on all models  
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1Rear Seat Heaters*  
Rear Seat Heaters*  
The ignition switch must be in ON (w*1 to use  
the seat heaters.  
3
WARNING  
Heat induced burns are possible when  
using seat heaters.  
There is no heater in the rear centre seating  
position.  
Persons with a diminished ability to sense  
temperature (e.g., persons with diabetes,  
lower-limb nerve damage, or paralysis) or  
with sensitive skin should not use seat  
heaters.  
While in HI, the heater cycles on and off.  
u The appropriate indicator will be on  
while the seat heater is on. When a  
comfortable temperature is reached,  
select LO to keep the seat warm.  
Do not use the seat heaters even in LO when the  
engine is off. Under such conditions, the battery may  
be weakened, making the engine difficult to start.  
*1: Models with the keyless access system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an  
ignition switch.  
* Not available on all models  
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