Honda Civic 2020 Owner's Manual page 58

DRIVING
Models with smart entry system
1. Make sure the parking brake is
applied.
The electric parking brake indicator
comes on for 15 seconds when you
pull up to electric parking brake
switch.
2. Check that the transmission is in
Park (P), then depress the brake
pedal.
Although it is possible to start the
vehicle in Neutral (N), it is safer to
start it in Park (P).
3. Press the ENGINE START/STOP
button without depressing the
accelerator pedal.
Note: The engine is harder to start in cold weather and in thinner air found
at altitudes above 8,000 feet (2,400 m). When starting the engine in cold
weather, turn off all electrical accessories such as the lights, climate
control system, and rear defogger in order to reduce battery drain.
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Starting the Engine - Manual Transmission Models
n
1. Make sure the parking brake is
applied.
2. Check that the transmission is in
Neutral. Then depress the brake
pedal with your right foot and the
clutch pedal with your left foot.
3.
Press the ENGINE START/STOP button without depressing the
accelerator pedal.
Changing the Power Mode
n
Use the ENGINE START/STOP button
start the engine.
DRIVING
*1
to cycle through power modes or
*1 - If equipped
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