2009 Honda Civic Owner's Manual - Page 84

Main Menu Table Of Contents Ignition Switch, Door Locks 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. If your vehicle has an automatic transmission, the shift lever must be in Park before you can remove the key from the ignition switch. Door Locks LOCK TAB On DX models To lock To lock any passenger's door when getting out of the vehicle, pull the lock tab out, and close the door. To lock the driver's door, pull and hold the outside door handle, then pull the lock tab out. Release the handle, then close the door. Instruments and Controls To unlock Removing the key from the ignition switch while driving locks the steering. This can cause you to lose control of the vehicle. Remove the key from the ignition switch only when parked. Each door has a lock tab next to the inside door handle. Pull the tab out to lock the door, and push it in to unlock the door. 81 2009 Civic Sedan