How to Use the One-Button Start in the New Civic?
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Usage method of the one-button start in the new Civic: After getting into the car with the key, press the brake pedal, then press the button to start the engine. For automatic transmission models, ensure the gear is in the P position before starting the engine; otherwise, the engine cannot be started. When turning off the engine, automatic transmission models should also shift the gear to the P position. Before starting the engine, the brake pedal must be pressed; otherwise, the engine will not start. This is a safety feature. The Honda Civic offers various models to cater to the tastes of consumers in different countries, including three-door hatchbacks, hardtop coupes, hybrid versions, and five-door sedan versions. The Honda Civic launched in the domestic market shares the same production platform as the existing Dongfeng Honda model, the Honda CR-V, with both vehicles using the same chassis. This provides the technical prerequisites for the domestic production of the Honda Civic.
As a Civic owner, I find the one-button start super convenient for daily use. With the key on me, I just sit in the driver's seat, firmly press the brake pedal, locate the round button on the center console to the right of the steering wheel marked with an engine icon, and press it to start—pretty smooth. After starting, I listen to the engine sound to confirm everything's fine. To turn it off, stop the car, press the brake, and press the button again. Pressing the button without pressing the brake only turns on the power for music or AC, but don't mix them up. The key's sensing range is about one meter, so remember not to leave it in the trunk to avoid warnings. If the battery dies, placing the key near the button still works. The whole process is simple and, once used to it, saves time and effort.
