Get Controls -> Locking and Unlocking the Doors Guide for Honda Civic 4 Door 2017-2023

Locking and Unlocking the Doors

Key Types and Functions

This vehicle comes with the following keys:

1Key Types and Functions

All the keys have an immobilizer system. The

immobilizer system helps to protect against vehicle

theft.

Keys

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2 Immobilizer System P. 189

Retractable Keys^*

Keyless Remote^*

Follow the advice below to prevent damage to the

keys:

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Do not leave the keys in direct sunlight, or in

locations with high temperature or high humidity.

Do not drop the keys or set heavy objects on them.

Keep the keys away from liquids, dust and sand.

Do not take the keys apart except for replacing the

battery.

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If the circuits in the keys are damaged, the engine

may not start, and the remote transmitter may not

work.

If the keys do not work properly, have them

inspected by a dealer.

Use the key to start and stop the engine, and to lock and unlock all the doors. You

can also use the remote transmitter to lock and unlock the doors and to open the

boot.

Keyless remote^*

Models with remote engine starter

You can remotely start the engine using the remote

engine start.

2 Remote Engine Start with Vehicle

Feedback^*P. 463

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The built-in key can be used to lock/unlock the

doors when the keyless remote battery

becomes weak and the power door lock/

unlock operation is disabled.

Built-in Key

To remove the built-in key, slide the release

knob and then pull out the key. To reinstall

the built-in key, push the built-in key into the

keyless remote until it clicks.

Release Knob

* Not available on all models

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uuLocking and Unlocking the DoorsuKey Types and Functions

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Retractable keys^*

1Retractable keys^*

The key folds up inside the remote

transmitter.

1. Press the release button to release the key

out from the transmitter.

u Make sure to fully extend the key.

2. To close the key, press the release button

then push the key inside the transmitter

until you hear a click.

If the key is not fully extended, the immobilizer

system may not work properly, and the engine may

not start.

Avoid contact with the key whenever it extends or

retracts.

Release Button

Push

1Key Number Tag

Key Number Tag

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Keep the key number tag separate from the key in a

safe place outside of your vehicle.

If you wish to purchase an additional key, contact a

dealer.

Contains a number that you will need if you

purchase a replacement key.

If you lose your key and you cannot start the engine,

contact a dealer.

* Not available on all models

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uuLocking and Unlocking the DoorsuLow Keyless Remote Signal Strength^*

Low Keyless Remote Signal Strength^*

1Low Keyless Remote Signal Strength^*

The vehicle transmits radio waves to locate the keyless remote when locking/

unlocking the doors, opening the boot, or to start the engine.

Communication between the keyless remote and the

vehicle consumes the keyless remote's battery.

The keyless remote battery lasts about two years. This

changes by how often you use the remote.

The battery is consumed whenever the keyless

remote is receiving strong radio waves. Avoid placing

it near electrical appliances such as televisions and

personal computers.

In the following cases, locking/unlocking the doors or opening the boot or starting

the engine may be inhibited or operation may be unstable:

• Strong radio waves are being transmitted by nearby equipment.

• You are carrying the keyless remote together with telecommunications

equipment, laptop computers, mobile phones, or wireless devices.

• A metallic object is touching or covering the keyless remote.

* Not available on all models

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uuLocking and Unlocking the DoorsuLocking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside

Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside

1Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside

Using the Keyless Access System^*

If the interior light switch is in the door activated

position, the interior lights come on when you press

the unlock button.

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When you carry the keyless remote, you can

lock/unlock the doors and open the boot.

You can lock/unlock the doors within a radius

of about 80 cm of the outside door handle.

You can open the boot within about 80 cm

radius from the boot release button.

No doors opened: The lights fade out after 30

seconds.

Doors relocked with the remote: The lights go off

immediately.

2 Interior Light s P. 231

1Using the Keyless Access System^*

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Locking the vehicle

Models with 1.6 L engine and Turkish models

Press the door lock button on a front door.

u Some exterior lights flash: the beeper

sounds: all the doors lock; and the

security system sets.

If you do not open a door within 30 seconds of

unlocking the vehicle with the remote transmitter,

the doors will automatically relock.

You can change the relock timer setting.

2 Customized Features P. 359

Door Lock Button

Except models with 1.6 L engine and Turkish

models

You can lock or unlock doors using the keyless access

system only when the power mode is in VEHICLE OFF

(LOCK).

Press the door lock button on a front door.

u Some exterior lights flash three times;

the beeper sounds; all the doors lock;

and the security system sets.

* Not available on all models

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uuLocking and Unlocking the DoorsuLocking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside

1Locking the vehicle (Walk away auto lock^*)

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Locking the vehicle (Walk away auto

lock^*)

The auto lock function is set to OFF as the factory

default setting. The auto lock function can be set to

ON using the audio/information screen.

If you set the auto lock function to ON using the

audio/information screen, only the remote

transmitter that was used to unlock the driver's door

prior to the setting change can activate auto lock.

2 Customized Features P. 359

After the auto lock function has been activated,

when you stay within the locking/unlocking

operation range, the indicator on the keyless remote

will continue to flash until the doors are locked.

When you walk away from the vehicle while

carrying the keyless remote, the doors will

automatically lock.

The auto lock function activates when all

doors are closed, and the keyless remote is

within about 2.5 m radius of the outside door

handle.

Exit vehicle while carrying keyless remote and

close door(s).

1. While within about 2.5 m radius of the

vehicle.

The activation range of

the auto lock function is

about 2.5 m

When you stay beside the vehicle within the

operation range, the doors will automatically lock

approximately 30 seconds after the auto lock

function activating beeper sounds.

u The beeper sounds; the auto lock

function will be activated.

2. Carry the keyless remote beyond about 1.5

m from the vehicle and remain outside this

range for 2 or more seconds.

When you open a door after the auto lock function

activating beeper sounds, the auto lock function will

be cancelled.

u Some exterior lights flash; the beeper

sounds; all doors will then lock.

When all doors have been closed and the keyless

remote is inside the vehicle, or if the keyless remote is

not detected within about 2.5 m of the vehicle, auto

lock function will not be activated.

* Not available on all models

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uuLocking and Unlocking the DoorsuLocking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside

1Locking the vehicle (Walk away auto lock^*)

To temporarily deactivate the function:

1. Set the power mode to OFF.

2. Open the driver's door.

The auto lock function does not operate when any of

the following conditions are met.

3. Using the master door lock switch, operate

the lock as follows:

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The keyless remote is inside the vehicle.

A door or the bonnet is not closed.

The power mode is set to any mode other than

OFF.

The keyless remote is not located within a radius of

about 2.5 m from the vehicle when you get out of

the vehicle and close the doors.

Lock

Unlock

Lock

Unlock.

u The beeper sounds and the function is

deactivated.

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To restore the function:

• Set the power mode to ON.

• Lock the vehicle without using the auto lock

function

• With the keyless remote on you, move out

of the auto lock function operation range.

• Open any door.

Auto lock function operation stop beeper

After the auto lock function has been activated, the

auto lock operation stop beeper sounds for

approximately two seconds in the following cases.

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The keyless remote is put inside the vehicle through

a window.

•

You are located too close to the vehicle.

The keyless remote is put inside the boot.

If the warning beeper sounds, check that you are

carrying the keyless remote. Then, open/close a door

and confirm the auto lock activation beeper sounds

once.

* Not available on all models

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1Using the Keyless Access System^*

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Unlocking the vehicle

Models with 1.6 L engine and Turkish models

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Do not leave the keyless remote in the vehicle

when you get out. Carry it with you.

Even if you are not carrying the keyless remote, you

can lock/unlock the doors while someone else with

the remote is within range.

The door may be unlocked if the door handle is

covered with water in heavy rain or in a car wash if

the keyless remote is within range.

If you grip a front door handle wearing gloves, the

door sensor may be slow to respond or may not

respond by unlocking the doors.

After locking the door, you have up to 2 seconds

during which you can pull the door handle to

confirm whether the door is locked. If you need to

unlock the door immediately after locking it, wait

at least 2 seconds before gripping the handle,

otherwise the door will not unlock.

The door may not open if you pull it immediately

after gripping the door handle. Grip the handle

again and confirm that the door is unlocked before

pulling the handle.

Even within the 80 cm radius, you may not be able

to lock/unlock the doors with the keyless remote if

it is above or below the outside handle.

The keyless remote may not operate if it is too close

to the door and door glass.

Grab the driver's door handle:

u All doors, fuel fill door unlock.

u Some exterior lights flash twice and the

beeper sounds.

Except models with 1.6 L engine and Turkish

models

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Grab the driver's door handle:

u The driver's door and fuel fill door

unlocks.

u Some exterior lights and indicators flash

once and the beeper sounds.

Grab the front passenger’s door handle:

u All the doors unlock.

u Some exterior lights and indicators flash

once and the beeper sounds.

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Models with 1.6 L engine and Turkish models

Boot Release Button

Press the boot release button:

u The boot unlocks and opens.

u Some exterior lights flash twice and the

beeper sounds.

Except models with 1.6 L engine and Turkish

models

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If you do not open a door within 30 seconds of

unlocking the vehicle, the doors will automatically

relock.

Press the boot release button:

u The boot unlocks and opens.

u Some exterior lights flash once and the

beeper sounds.

2 Using the Boot Release Button P. 186

The light flash, beep, and unlock settings can be

customized.

2 Customized Features P. 359

* Not available on all models

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uuLocking and Unlocking the DoorsuLocking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside

1Using the Remote Transmitter

Using the Remote Transmitter

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Models without keyless access system

The remote transmitter uses low-power signals, so

the operating range may vary depending on the

surroundings.

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Locking the doors

LED

Models with 1.6 L engine and Turkish models

Press the lock button.

u Some exterior lights flash, all the doors,

and fuel fill door lock, and the security

system sets.

Models with keyless access system

You can lock or unlock doors using the remote

transmitter or keyless access system only when the

power mode is in VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).

Lock

Button

Except models with 1.6 L engine and Turkish

models

Unlock Button

All models

Press the lock button.

The remote will not lock the vehicle when a door is

open.

u Some exterior lights flash three times, all

the doors, and fuel fill door lock, and the

security system sets.

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Unlocking the doors

1Using the Remote Transmitter

Models with 1.6 L engine and Turkish models

If the distance at which the remote transmitter works

varies, the battery is probably low.

Press the unlock button.

If the LED does not come on when you press a

button, the battery is dead.

2 Replacing the Button Battery P. 661

u Some exterior lights flash twice, and all doors, and fuel fill door unlock.

Except models with 1.6 L engine and Turkish models

Press the unlock button.

Once:

You can customize the door unlock mode setting.

2 Customized Features P. 359

u Some exterior lights flash once, and the driver's door and fuel fill door unlocks.

Twice:

u The remaining doors and unlock.

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uuLocking and Unlocking the DoorsuLocking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside

1Locking/Unlocking the Doors Using a Key

Locking/Unlocking the Doors Using a Key

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Models with driver information interface

You can customize the door unlock mode setting.

2 Customized Features P. 359

If the keyless remote battery or the vehicle battery is dead, use the key instead of the

keyless remote.

Models with 1.6 L engine and

Turkish models

Fully insert the key and turn it.

Models with 1.6 L engine and Turkish models

When you lock/unlock the driver’s door with a key, all

the other doors lock/unlock at the same time.

Lock

Except models with 1.6 L engine and Turkish models

When you lock the driver's door with the key, all the

other doors lock at the same time.

When unlocking, the driver's door unlocks first.

Turning the key a second time within a few seconds

does not unlock the remaining doors and the

tailgate.

Unlock

Except models with 1.6 L engine

and Turkish models

Israeli, Turkish, and except Middle Eastern models

Unlocking the doors with the key causes the security

system to alarm. Always unlock the doors with the

remote transmitter.

Lock

Unlock

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uuLocking and Unlocking the DoorsuLocking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside

1Locking a Door Without Using a Key

Locking a Door Without Using a Key

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When you lock the driver’s door, all the other doors

lock at the same time.

Before locking a door, make sure that the key is not

inside the vehicle.

If you do not have the remote key on you, or if the battery of the remote key is dead,

you can lock the doors without a key.

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Locking the driver’s door

(1)

Push the lock tab forward (1) or push the

master door lock switch in the lock direction

(2), then pull and hold the outside door

handle (3). Close the door, then release the

handle.

u The doors cannot be locked when the

key is in the ignition switch^*, or the

keyless remote^*is inside the vehicle.

(2)

(3)

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Locking the passenger’s doors

Push the lock tab forward and close the door.

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Lockout prevention system

Ignition keys with remote transmitter

The doors cannot be locked when the key is in the ignition switch, and any door is

open.

Models with keyless remote

The doors cannot be locked when the keyless remote is inside the vehicle.

* Not available on all models

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uuLocking and Unlocking the DoorsuLocking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside

Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside

1Using the Lock Tab

Using the Lock Tab

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When you lock/unlock the door using the lock tab on

the driver’s door, all the other doors lock/unlock at

the same time.

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Locking a door

To Lock

Lock Tab

Push the lock tab forward.

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Unlocking a door

Pull the lock tab rearward.

To Unlock

1Unlocking Using the Front Door Inner Handle

Unlocking Using the Front Door Inner Handle

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The front door inner handles are designed to allow

front seat occupants to open the door in one motion.

However, this feature re q uires th a t front se a t

occupants never pull a front door inner h a ndle while

the vehicle is in motion.

Pull the front door inner handle.

u The door unlocks and opens in one

motion.

Inner

Handle

Children should always ride in a rear seat where

childproof door locks are provided.

2 Childproof Door Locks P. 185

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uuLocking and Unlocking the DoorsuChildproof Door Locks

1Using the Master Door Lock Switch^*

Using the Master Door Lock Switch^*

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When you lock/unlock the front door using the

master door lock switch, all the other doors lock/

unlock at the same time.

Press the master door lock switch in as shown

to lock or unlock all doors.

To Unlock

To Lock

Master Door

Lock Switch

Childproof Door Locks

The childproof door locks prevent the rear doors from being opened from the inside

regardless of the position of the lock tab.

1Childproof Door Locks

To open the door from the inside when the

childproof door lock is on, put the lock tab in the

unlock position, lower the rear window, put your

hand out of the window, and pull the outside door

handle.

Setting the Childproof Door Locks

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Slide the lever in the rear door to the lock

position, and close the door.

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When opening the door

Open the door using the outside door handle.

Unlock

Lock

* Not available on all models

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Opening and Closing the Boot

Precautions for Opening/Closing the Boot

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Opening the boot

Open the boot all the way.

u If it is not fully opened, the boot lid may begin to close under its own weight.

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Closing the boot

Keep the boot lid closed while driving to:

u Avoid possible damage.

u Prevent exhaust gas from leaking into the vehicle.

2 Carbon Monoxide Gas P. 90

Using the Boot Release Button

Pressing the boot release button on the

driver’s door.

2 When You Cannot Open the Boot P. 720

Boot Release

Button

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uuOpening and Closing the BootuUsing the Remote Transmitter^*

Using the Remote Transmitter^*

1Using the Remote Transmitter^*

Press the boot release button for

approximately one second to unlock and open

the boot.

Models with keyless access system

If the driver's door is locked, the boot will

automatically lock when you close it. Otherwise, you

will have to lock it manually.

Boot Release Button

* Not available on all models

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uuOpening and Closing the BootuUsing the Boot Release^*

Using the Boot Release^*

1Using the Boot Release^*

Push up the release button on the boot lid

after the doors are unlocked.

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If you forget the remote inside, the beeper will

sound and the boot will not close.

A person who is not carrying the keyless remote

can unlock the boot if a person who is carrying it is

within range.

If the beeper sounds after you close the boot, move

the keyless remote away from the boot and close

again.

•

Even if the boot is locked, you can open the

boot if you are carrying the keyless remote.

u Some exterior lights flash and the beeper

sounds.

•

Boot Release

Button

The keyless remote may not operate if it is too close

to the rear boot.

* Not available on all models

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