Honda CIVIC SEDAN Owner's Manual page 4

HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
Smart Entry System Battery Strength
Models with Smart Entry System
If the beeper sounds, the To Start, Hold Remote Near Start Button message
appears on the driver information interface, and the indicator on the ENGINE
START/STOP button flashes, and the engine won't start. Start the engine as
follows:
1. Touch the center of the ENGINE START/
STOP button with the A logo on the
keyless access remote while the
indicator on the ENGINE START/STOP
button is flashing. The buttons on the
keyless access remote should be facing
you.
The ENGINE START/STOP button
flashes for about 30 seconds.
2. Depress the brake pedal or clutch pedal and press the ENGINE START/STOP
button within 10 seconds after the beeper sounds and the ENGINE START/
STOP button changes from flashing to on.
If you do not depress the pedal, the mode will change to ACCESSORY.