Locking And Unlocking The Doors; Key Types And Functions - Honda Civic 2019 Manual

Locking and Unlocking the Doors

Key Types and Functions

This vehicle comes with the following keys:
Ignition key with
remote transmitter
Use the key to start and stop the engine, to lock and unlock the doors and to open
the trunk. You can also use the remote transmitter or smart entry system
and unlock the doors and to open the trunk.
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Built-in Key *
Release Knob
Built-in Key
* Not available on all models
136
Smart entry remote
Smart entry remote with
remote engine starter
The built-in key can be used to lock/unlock the
doors when the smart entry remote battery
becomes weak and the power door lock/
unlock operation is disabled.
To remove the built-in key, pull it out while
sliding the release knob. To reinstall the built-
in key, push the built-in key into the smart
entry remote until it clicks.
1Key Types and Functions
All the keys have an immobilizer system. The
immobilizer system helps to protect against vehicle
theft.
2 Immobilizer System P. 153
Follow the advice below to prevent damage to the
keys:
•
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 or sand.
•
Do not take the keys apart except for replacing the
battery.
If the circuits in the keys are damaged, the engine
* to lock
may not start, and the remote transmitter may not
work.
If the keys do not work properly, have them
inspected by a dealer.
Models with remote engine starter
You can remotely start the engine using the remote
engine start.
2 Remote Engine Start with Vehicle
Feedback * P. 439