Honda 1996 Civic Sedan Online Reference Owner's Manual page 50

Keys and Locks
LOCK (0) - You can insert or
remove the key only in this position.
When you turn the key from LOCK
to ACCESSORY, you may have to
turn the steering wheel to release
the anti-theft lock. To switch from
ACCESSORY to LOCK, you must
push the key in slightly as you turn it.
If your car has an automatic trans-
mission, it must also be in Park. The
anti-theft lock will lock the steering
column when you remove the key.
Removing the key from the
ignition switch while driving
locks the steering. This can
cause you to lose control.
Remove the key from the
ignition switch only when
parked.
Instruments and Controls
ACCESSORY (I) — In this position,
you can operate the audio system
and cigarette lighter (optional).
ON (II) — This is the normal key
position when driving. All features
and accessories on the car are usable.
Several of the lights on the instru-
ment panel come on as a test when
you turn the ignition switch from
ACCESSORY to ON (see page 33).
START (III) — Use this position
only to start the engine. The switch
returns to ON when you let go of the
key.
You will hear a reminder beeper if
you open the driver's door with the
key in the LOCK or ACCESSORY
position. Remove the key to turn it
off.
Door Locks
Each door has a lock tab on the top.
Push the tab down to lock the door
and pull it up to unlock.
To lock any passenger's door when
getting out of the car, push the lock
tab down and close the door. To lock
the driver's door, pull the outside
door handle and push the lock tab
down. Release the handle, then close
the door.