Handling The Unexpected; Shift Lever Does Not Move; Jump Starting - Honda Civik Owner's Manual

HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED

HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
Learn about what to do in critical or emergency situations.

Shift Lever Does Not Move

Follow the procedure below if you cannot move the shift lever out of Park (P).
1. Set the parking brake.
2. Models with smart entry system: Remove the built-in key from the smart
entry remote.
Models without smart entry system: Remove the key from the ignition
switch.
3. Move the removable beverage holder tray rearward.
4. Wrap a cloth around the tip of a small
flat-tip screwdriver. Put it into the shift
lock release slot as shown in the image,
and remove the cover.
5. Insert the key into the shift lock release
slot.
6. While pushing the key down, press the
shift lever release button and place the
shift lever into Neutral (N). The lock is
now released. Have the shift lever
checked by a dealer as soon as
possible.
Smart Entry System Battery Strength
n
Models with Smart Entry System
If the battery life in your remote transmitter is weak, a message appears in
the driver information interface with information on how to start the engine.
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1. Touch the back of the remote
transmitter to the ENGINE START/
STOP button while the indicator is
flashing.
2. With the brake pedal or clutch pedal
pressed, press the ENGINE START/
STOP button within 10 seconds after
the beeper sounds and the ENGINE
START/STOP button changes from
flashing to on.

Jump Starting

Turn off the power to electric devices, such as audio and lights. Turn off the
engine, then open the hood.
1. Connect the first jumper cable to your vehicle's battery (+) terminal.
2. Connect the other end of the first jumper cable to the booster battery (+)
terminal. Use a 12-volt booster battery only.
3. Connect the second jumper cable to the booster battery (-) terminal.
4. Connect the other end of the second jumper cable to the engine hanger as
shown. Do not connect this jumper cable to any other part.
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