Towing A Trailer; Towing Behind A Motorhome; Remote Engine Start With Vehicle Feedback- If Equipped - Honda Civik Owner's Manual

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or tow a trailer, have the aiming readjusted at your dealer or by a qualified
technician.

Towing a Trailer

Your vehicle is not designed to tow a trailer. Attempting to do so can void your
vehicle warranties.

Towing Behind A Motorhome

Models with continuously variable transmission
Your vehicle is not designed to be towed behind a motorhome. If your vehicle
needs to be towed in an emergency, refer to Emergency Towing.
Improper towing such as towing behind a motorhome or other motor vehicle
can damage the transmission.
Models with manual transmission
Your vehicle can be towed behind a motorhome. Perform the following
procedure before towing your vehicle:
1. Shift to Neutral.
2. Release the parking brake.
3. Turn the ignition switch (or power mode) to ACCESSORY. Make sure the
steering wheel does not lock.
4. Turn off all electrical devices. Do not use any accessory power sockets. This
can prevent the battery from running down.
Remote Engine Start with Vehicle Feedback
Start your vehicle's engine using the remote transmitter before you enter the
vehicle.
When started remotely, the engine automatically shuts off after 10 minutes of
idling and/or the brake pedal and ENGINE START/STOP button have not been
pressed simultaneously.
Note: Make sure the vehicle is in a safe location when using remote engine
start (i.e., a well-ventilated area, away from any flammable materials).
Starting the Engine
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Press the Lock button, then press and hold the Engine button within 5
seconds to remotely start the engine.
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*1 - If equipped
• The engine runs for up to 10 minutes. To extend the run time for another
10 minutes, repeat the procedure during the initial 10 minutes.
• The amber LED blinks, then the green LED comes back on if a 10-minute
extension request was transmitted successfully.
• After pressing the (lock) button, wait for the green LED to blink. This
indicates that the all the doors and the hatch are locked.
Stopping the Engine
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When started remotely, the engine shuts off after 10 minutes of idling. It will
also stop if the ENGINE START/STOP button and the brake are pressed
individually.
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