Get Controls -> Locking and Unlocking the Doors Guide for Honda Civic 4 Door Eleventh Generation (2023-2026)

Locking and Unlocking the Doors

Key

This vehicle comes with the following keys:

1Key

All the keys have an immobilizer system. The

Use the keys to start and stop the engine, and

to lock and unlock all the doors, hatch, and

fuel fill door.

Models without remote engine starter

immobilizer system helps to protect against vehicle

theft.

2 Immobilizer System P. 195

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 and sand.

Do not take the keys apart except for replacing the

battery.

Models with remote engine starter

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If the circuits in the keys are damaged, the engine

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^*P. 493

* Not available on all models

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uuLocking and Unlocking the DoorsuKey

Built-in Key

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The built-in key can be used to unlock the

doors when the keyless remote battery

becomes weak and the power door unlock

operation is disabled.

Built-in Key

To remove the built-in key, push the release

button and then pull out the key. To reinstall

the built-in key, push the built-in key into the

keyless remote until it clicks.

Release Button

1Key Number Tag

Key Number Tag

Keep the key number tag separate from the key in a

safe place outside of your vehicle.

If you wish to purchase an additional key, contact a

dealer.

Contains a number that you will need if you

purchase a replacement key.

If you lose your key and you cannot start the engine,

contact a dealer.

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uuLocking and Unlocking the DoorsuLow Keyless Remote Signal Strength

Low Keyless Remote Signal Strength

The vehicle transmits radio waves to locate the keyless remote when locking/

unlocking^*the doors and hatch, fuel fill door or to start the engine.

1Low Keyless Remote Signal Strength

Communication between the keyless remote and the

vehicle consumes the keyless remote's battery.

Battery life is about two years, but this varies

depending on regularity of use.

In the following cases, locking/unlocking^*the doors and hatch, or starting the

engine may be inhibited or operation may be unstable:

The battery is consumed whenever the keyless

remote is receiving strong radio waves. Avoid placing

it near electrical appliances such as televisions and

personal computers.

• Strong radio waves are being transmitted by nearby equipment.

• You are carrying the keyless remote together with telecommunications

equipment, laptop computers, cell phones, or wireless devices.

• A metallic object is touching or covering the keyless remote.

* Not available on all models

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Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside

1Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside

Using the Keyless Access System^*

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If the interior light switch is in the door activated position,

the interior lights come on when you unlock the doors and

hatch.

When you carry the keyless remote, you can

lock/unlock the doors, fuel fill door and hatch.

You can lock/unlock the doors, fuel fill door

and hatch within a radius of about 32 inches

(80 cm) of the outside door handle or hatch

release button.

No doors opened: The lights fade out after 30 seconds.

Doors and hatch relocked: The lights go off

immediately.

2 Interior Lights P. 231

1Using the Keyless Access System^*

If you do not open a door within 30 seconds of

unlocking the vehicle with the keyless access system,

the doors and hatch will automatically relock.

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Locking the doors and hatch

Touch the door lock sensor on the front door

or press the lock button on the hatch.

u All the doors and hatch lock and the

security system sets.

Door Lock Sensor

You can lock or unlock doors using the keyless access

system only when the power mode is in VEHICLE OFF.

The keyless access system will not lock the vehicle

when a door is open.

u Some exterior lights flash ones and the

beeper sounds ones.

* Not available on all models

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Lock button

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1Using the Keyless Access System^*

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Unlocking the doors and hatch

Grab the driver's door handle:

u The driver's door and fuel fill door

unlock.

•

Do not leave the keyless remote in the vehicle

when you get out. Carry it with you.

Even if you are not carrying the keyless remote, you

can lock/unlock the doors and hatch while

someone else with the remote is within range.

The door may be unlocked if the door handle is

covered with water in heavy rain or in a car wash if

the keyless remote is within range.

If you grip a front door handle or touch the front

door lock sensor wearing gloves, the door sensor

may be slow to respond or may not respond by

locking/unlocking the doors.

u Some exterior lights flash twice and the

beeper sounds twice.

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Grab the front passenger's door handle:

u All the doors and hatch unlock.

u Some exterior lights flash twice and the

beeper sounds twice.

Press and hold the hatch release button:

u The hatch unlocks.

Hatch Release Button

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After locking the door, you have up to 2 seconds

during which you can pull the door handle to

confirm whether the door is locked. If you need to

unlock the door immediately after locking it, wait

at least 2 seconds before gripping the handle,

otherwise the door will not unlock.

u Some exterior lights flash twice and the

beeper sounds twice.

2 Opening/Closing the Hatch P. 193

•

The door might not open if you pull it immediately

after gripping the door handle. Grip the handle

again and confirm that the door is unlocked before

pulling the handle.

Even within the 32 inches (80 cm) radius, you may

not be able to lock/unlock the doors and hatch with

the keyless remote if it is above or below the outside

handle.

The keyless remote may not operate if it is too close

to the door, door glass and hatch.

The light flash, beep and door unlock mode settings

can be customized using the audio/information

screen or driver information interface.

2 Settings P. 138

2 Customized Features P. 390

* Not available on all models

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Locking the doors and hatch (Walk

away auto lock®)

1Locking the doors and hatch (Walk away auto lock®)

The auto lock function is set to OFF as the factory

default setting. The auto lock function can be set to

ON using the audio/information screen or driver

information interface.

If you set the auto lock function to ON using the

audio/information screen or driver information

interface, only the remote transmitter that was used

to unlock the driver's door prior to the setting change

can activate auto lock.

When you walk away from the vehicle with all

doors and hatch closed while carrying the

keyless remote, the doors will automatically

lock.

The auto lock function activates when all

doors and hatch are closed, and the keyless

remote is within about 5 feet (1.5 m) radius of

the outside door handle or hatch release

button.

The activation range of

the auto lock function is

about 5 feet (1.5 m)

2 Settings P. 138

2 Customized Features P. 390

Exit vehicle while carrying keyless remote and

close door(s) and hatch.

After the auto lock function has been activated,

when you stay within the locking/unlocking

operation range, the indicator on the keyless remote

will continue to flash until the doors are locked.

1. While within about 5 feet (1.5 m) radius of

the vehicle.

u The beeper sounds; the auto lock

function will be activated.

When you stay beside the vehicle within the

operation range, the doors will automatically lock

approximately 30 seconds after the auto lock

function activating beeper sounds.

2. Carry the keyless remote beyond about 5

feet (1.5 m) from the vehicle and remain

outside this range for 2 or more seconds.

u Some exterior lights flash; the beeper

sounds; all doors and hatch will then

lock.

When you open a door after the auto lock function

activating beeper sounds, the auto lock function will

be canceled.

Under the following circumstances, the auto-lock

function will not activate:

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The keyless remote is inside the vehicle.

uThe beeper will not sound.

•

The keyless remote is taken out of its operational

range before all the doors are closed.

uThe beeper will sound.

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To temporarily deactivate the function:

1. Set the power mode to OFF.

2. Open the driver's door.

1Locking the doors and hatch (Walk away auto lock®)

The auto lock function does not operate when any of

the following conditions are met.

•

The keyless remote is inside the vehicle.

A door or the hood is not closed.

3. Using the master door lock switch, operate

the lock as follows:

The power mode is set to any mode other than

OFF.

Lock

Unlock

Lock

Unlock.

u The beeper sounds, and the function is

deactivated.

•

The keyless remote is not located within a radius of

about 5 feet (1.5 m) from the vehicle when you get

out of the vehicle and close the doors.

To restore the function:

Auto lock function operation stop beeper

After the auto lock function has been activated, the

auto lock operation stop beeper sounds for

• Set the power mode to ON.

• Lock the vehicle without using the auto lock

function.

approximately two seconds in the following cases.

•

• With the keyless remote on you, move out

of the auto lock function operation range.

• Open any door.

The keyless remote is put inside the vehicle through

a window.

•

You are located too close to the vehicle.

The keyless remote is put inside the hatch.

If the warning beeper sounds, check that you are

carrying the keyless remote. Then, open/close a door

and confirm the auto lock activation beeper sounds

once.

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1Using the Remote Transmitter

Using the Remote Transmitter

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If you do not open a door or the hatch within 30

seconds of unlocking the vehicle with the remote

transmitter, the doors and hatch will automatically

relock.

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Locking the doors and hatch

Press the lock button.

Once:

LED

Lock Button

u Some exterior lights flash, all the doors,

hatch, and fuel fill door lock, and the

security system sets.

You can lock or unlock doors using the remote

transmitter only when the power mode is in VEHICLE

OFF.

Twice (within five seconds after the first

push):

The remote transmitter uses low-power signals, so

the operating range may vary depending on the

surroundings.

u Some exterior lights flash, the beeper

sounds, and verifies the security system is

set.

Unlock Button

The remote will not lock the vehicle when a door is

open.

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Unlocking the doors and hatch

Press the unlock button.

Once:

If the distance at which the remote transmitter works

varies, the battery is probably low.

u Some exterior lights flash twice, and the

driver's door and fuel fill door unlock.

Twice:

If the LED does not come on when you press a

button, the battery is dead.

2 Replacing the Remote Battery P. 747

u The remaining doors and hatch unlock.

You can customize the door unlock mode setting.

2 Settings P. 138

2 Customized Features P. 390

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1Unlocking the Doors Using a Key

Unlocking the Doors Using a Key

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When unlocking, the driver's door unlocks first. Turn

the key a second time within a few seconds to unlock

the remaining doors and the hatch.

If the unlock button of the keyless remote does not work, use the built-in key

instead. The keyhole is on the back of the door handle.

Insert the built-in key into the key cylinder

You can customize the door unlock mode setting.

2 Settings P. 138

from below the handle and then turn it.

2 Customized Features P. 390

If the lock button of the keyless remote does not

work, refer to the following.

2 Locking a Door Without Using a Key P. 186

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1Locking a Door Without Using a Key

Locking a Door Without Using a Key

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If you do not have the key on you, or if for some reason you cannot lock a door using

the key, you can lock the door without it.

When you lock the driver's door, all the other doors,

hatch and fuel fill door lock at the same time.

■

Push the lock tab forward

Locking the front door

Before locking a door, make sure that the key is not

inside the vehicle.

a

or push the

master door lock switch in the lock direction

b, and close the door.

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Locking the rear doors

Push the lock tab forward and close the door.

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Models with keyless access system

1Locking a Door Without Using a Key

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Lockout protection function

Models with keyless access system

You can change the lockout protection operation

setting.

If the vehicle cannot detect the keyless

remote, lockout protection activates.

u A beeper sounds, some exterior lights

flash, the doors unlock, and a message

appears on the driver information

interface.

2 Settings P. 138

2 Customized Features P. 390

u This allows you to open a door in case

the keyless remote is still inside the

vehicle.

If you do not open a door, all doors relock

after 15 seconds.

To avoid non-detection, make sure to keep

the keyless remote away from cell phones and

other devices that may cause signal

interference.

Models without keyless access system

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Lockout prevention system

The doors and the hatch cannot be locked

when the keyless remote is inside the vehicle.

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Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside

1Using the Lock Tab

Using the Lock Tab

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When you lock the door using the lock tab on the

driver's door, all of the other doors, hatch and fuel fill

door lock at the same time.

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Locking a door

Push the lock tab forward.

To lock

Lock Tab

When you unlock the door using the lock tab on the

driver's door, only the driver's door and fuel fill door

will unlock.

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Unlocking a door

Pull the lock tab rearward.

To unlock

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uuLocking and Unlocking the DoorsuLocking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside

1Unlocking Using the Front Door Inner Handle

Unlocking Using the Front Door Inner Handle

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The front door inner handles are designed to allow

front seat occupants to open the door in one motion.

However, this feature requires that front seat

occupants never pull a front door inner handle while

the vehicle is in motion.

Pull the front door inner handle.

u The door unlocks and opens in one

motion.

Inner Handle

Children should always ride in a rear seat where

childproof door locks are provided.

2 Childproof Door Locks P. 190

Unlocking and opening the driver's door from the inner handle unlocks all the other

doors.

To avoid all the doors unlocking, use the lock tab on the driver's door to unlock,

then lock again before opening the door.

u This setting works for one time only.

If you do not want all the doors to be unlocked all the time, customize the

Auto Door Unlock^*1/Auto door unlock^*2setting to OFF using the driver

information interface or audio/information screen.

2 Settings P. 138

2 Customized Features P. 390

*1: Models with 9-in. Color Touchscreen

*2: Models with 7-in. Color Touchscreen

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uuLocking and Unlocking the DoorsuChildproof Door Locks

1Using the Master Door Lock Switch

Using the Master Door Lock Switch

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When you lock/unlock either of the front doors using

the master lock switch, all the other doors, hatch and

fuel fill door lock/unlock at the same time.

Press the master door lock switch in as shown

to lock or unlock all doors, hatch and fuel fill

door.

To unlock

To lock

Master

Door Lock Switch

1Childproof Door Locks

Childproof Door Locks

To open the door from the inside when the

childproof door lock is on, put the lock tab in the

unlock position, lower the rear window, put your

hand out of the window, and pull the outside door

handle.

The childproof door locks prevent the rear doors from being opened from the inside

regardless of the position of the lock tab.

Setting the Childproof Door Locks

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Slide the lever in the rear door to the lock

position, and close the door.

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When opening the door

Open the door using the outside door handle.

Unlock

Lock

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Auto Door Locking/Unlocking

Your vehicle locks or unlocks all doors automatically when a certain condition is met.

1Auto Door Locking/Unlocking

You can turn off or change to another auto door

locking/unlocking setting using the driver

information interface or audio/information screen.

2 Settings P. 138

Auto Door Locking

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Drive lock mode

All doors and the hatch lock when the vehicle's speed reaches about 10 mph (15

km/h).

2 Customized Features P. 390

Auto Door Unlocking

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Driver's door open mode

All doors and the hatch unlock when the driver's door is opened.

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