2014 Honda Civic 2014 Civic Sedan Owner's Manual (4-door) - Page 126
2014 Honda Civic Manual
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Security System Immobilizer System The immobilizer system prevents a key that has not been pre-registered from starting the engine. Each key contains electronic transmitters that use electronic signals to verify the key. Pay attention to the following when inserting the key into the ignition switch or pressing the ENGINE START/STOP button: • Do not allow objects that emit strong radio waves near the ignition switch or the ENGINE START/STOP button. • Make sure the key is not covered by or touching a metal object. • Do not bring a key from another vehicle's immobilizer system near the ignition switch. 1 Immobilizer System NOTICE Leaving the ignition key in the vehicle can result in theft or accidental movement of the vehicle. Always take the ignition key with you whenever you leave the vehicle unattended. Do not alter the system or add other devices to it. Doing so may damage the system and make your vehicle inoperable. 1 Security System Alarm * The security alarm continues for a maximum of two minutes until the security system deactivates. Controls Security System Alarm * The security system alarm activates when the trunk, hood or doors are forcibly opened. The alarm does not go off if the trunk or doors are opened with the key, remote transmitter or smart entry system. However, the alarm goes off when a door is opened with the key, then the shift lever is moved out of (P (automatic transmission/CVT models) or the hood is opened before the ignition switch is turned to ON (w *1. ■ When the security system alarm activates The horn sounds intermittently and all the exterior lights flash. ■ To deactivate the security system alarm Unlock the vehicle using remote transmitter, or smart entry system. The system, along with the horn and flashing lights, is deactivated. *1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch. * Not available on all models Continued 125
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