2014 Honda Civic 2014 Civic Sedan Owner's Manual (4-door) - Page 127

uu Security System u Security System Alarm * ■ Setting the security system alarm The security system alarm automatically sets when the following conditions have been met: • The ignition switch is in LOCK (0 *1, and the key has been removed from the ignition switch. • The hood and trunk are closed. • All doors are locked with the key, the remote transmitter, or smart entry system. 1 Security System Alarm * Do not set the security system alarm when someone is in the vehicle or a window is open. The system can accidentally activate when: • Unlocking the door with the lock tab. • Opening the trunk with the trunk release or the emergency trunk opener. • Opening the hood with the hood release. Automatic transmission/CVT models ■ When the security system alarm sets The security system indicator in the instrument panel blinks. When the blinking interval changes after about 15 seconds, the security system is set. Controls • Moving the shift lever out of (P . If the battery goes dead after you have set the security system alarm, the security alarm may go off once the battery is recharged or replaced. If this occurs, deactivate the security system alarm by unlocking a door using the remote transmitter. Do not attempt to alter this system or add another device to it. ■ To cancel the security system alarm The security system is canceled when the vehicle is unlocked using the remote transmitter, smart entry system, or the ignition switch is turned to ON (w *1. The security system indicator goes off at the same time. *1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch. 126 * Not available on all models