Lock; Ignition Switch - Honda 2006 Civic Hybrid Online Reference Owner's Manual

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The ignition switch has four
positions: LOCK (0), ACCESSORY
(I), ON (II), and START (III).
You can insert or

LOCK (0)

−
remove the key only in this position.
To turn the key, the shift lever must
be in Park, and you must push the
key in slightly. If the front wheels
are turned, the anti-theft lock may
make it difficult to turn the key.
Firmly turn the steering wheel to the
left or to the right as you turn the
key.
You can
ACCESSORY (I) −
operate the audio system and the
accessory power sockets in this
position.
This is the normal key
ON (II) −
position when driving. Several of the
indicators on the instrument panel
come on as a test when you turn the
ignition switch from the
ACCESSORY (I) to the ON (II)
position.
Use this position
START (III) −
only to start the engine. The switch
returns to the ON (II) position when
you let go of the key.

Ignition Switch

You will hear a reminder beeper if
you leave the key in the LOCK (0) or
the ACCESSORY (I) position and
open the driver's door. Remove the
key to turn off the beeper.
The shift lever must be in Park
before you can remove the key from
the ignition switch.
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