Honda Civic Hatchback 2022 Hatch Opening and Closing the Hatch User Manual
When all the doors are unlocked or press the hatch unlock button on the remote transmitter, the hatch is unlocked. Press the hatch release button and lift open the hatch.
Models with keyless access system
If you are carrying the keyless remote, you do not have to unlock the hatch before opening it.
All models
To close the hatch, grab the inner handle, pull the hatch down, and push it closed from outside.
If you close the hatch when the driver’s door is locked, the hatch locks automatically.
Some exterior lights flash.
- 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 unlock the hatch while someone else with the remote is within range.
- Do not leave the keyless remote inside the cargo area and close the hatch when all the doors are locked. The beeper sounds and the hatch cannot be locked.
Using the Remote Transmitter
Press the hatch unlock button to unlock the hatch.
If you have unlocked and opened the hatch using the remote transmitter, when closing, the hatch locks automatically.
Security System
Immobilizer System
This system prevents a key that has not been pre-registered from starting the engine.
Pay attention to the following when pressing the ENGINE START/STOP button:
- Do not allow objects that emit strong radio waves near the ENGINE START/STOP button.
- Make sure the key is not covered by or touching a metal object.
- Do not bring a key from another vehicle’s immobilizer system near the ENGINE START/STOP button.
- Do not put the key near magnetic items. Electronic devices, such as televisions and audio systems emit strong magnetic fields. Note that even a key chain can become magnetic.
Security System Alarm
The security system alarm activates when the hatch, hood, or doors are forcibly opened. The alarm does not activate if the hatch or doors are opened with the key, remote transmitter or keyless access system. However, the alarm activates if a door is opened with the key and then the transmission is taken out of (P (continuously variable transmission models) or the hood is opened before the power mode is in ON.
NOTICE
Leaving the key in the vehicle can result in theft or accidental movement of the vehicle. Always take the key with you whenever you leave the vehicle unattended.
Do not alter the system or add other devices to it. Doing so may damage the system and make your vehicle inoperable.
Canadian models
Apply and hold the brake pedal before turning the vehicle on the first time after the battery has been disconnected.
Security System Alarm
Do not alter the system or add other devices to it. Doing so may damage the system and make your vehicle inoperable.
The security system alarm continues for a maximum of two minutes until the security system alarm deactivates.
- When the security system alarm activates
The horn sounds intermittent, and some exterior lights flash. - To deactivate the security system alarm
Unlock the vehicle using the key, remote transmitter or keyless access system*, or power mode is in ON. The system, along with the horn and flashing lights, is deactivated. - Setting the security system alarm
The security system alarm automatically sets when the following conditions have been met: - The power mode is set to VEHICLE OFF.
- The hood is closed.
- All doors and hatch are locked from outside with the remote transmitter, or keyless access system*.
- When the security system alarm sets
The security system alarm indicator in the instrument panel blinks and the blinking interval changes after about 15 seconds. - To cancel the security system alarm
The security system alarm is canceled when the vehicle is unlocked using the remote transmitter or keyless access system*, or when the power mode is set to ON. The security system alarm indicator goes off at the same time.
Do not set the security system alarm when someone is in the vehicle or a window is open.
The system can accidentally activate when:
- Unlocking the door with the lock tab.
- Opening the hood with the hood release. Continuously variable transmission models
- Taking the transmission out of (P.
If the battery goes dead after you have set the security system alarm, the security alarm may go off once the battery is recharged or replaced.
If this occurs, deactivate the security system alarm by unlocking a door using the remote transmitter or keyless access system*.
Panic Mode
Canceling panic mode
- Press any button on the remote transmitter.
- Set the power mode to ON.
The panic button on the remote transmitter
If you press the panic button for approximately one second, the following will occur for about 30 seconds:
- The horn sounds.
- Some exterior lights flash.
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Reference Links
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