All New 2016 Civic

[dr. d]

I'm not sure whether this is a glitch or a security feature, but, I noticed that when you let your car sit in your garage for more than a day or so, the remote start will not function anymore. It only functions again when you get in your car and start the car normally (brake+push start). But, it can only work within a window of 1-2 hours, after that, it does not function anymore. I did this for 3 days and I began to notice this pattern. I even had the console rebooted by pressing the audio on/off button on the screen and hold it. Nada.

However, when you actually "drive" your car daily or even a short drive around your neighborhood, you won't have this problem at all. I tried this for 2 days and it always remote start without any problems. I even left it for more than 12 hours of not starting it and it remote starts every time.

I read the manual, but, I don't think there is any page with regards to remote start for our version.

Is this a safety/security feature or a glitch?

Even if your dealer checks it, I don't think they will find any problems at all as it will work fine because you have driven the car already. It's only when you let it sit in your garage for more than a day, the remote start is disabled automatically as far as I can analyze. I believe the car is put on sleep mode with minimal function with only the door unlock/lock/alarm on.

What do you guys think?

i think it's a glitch.
i can think of no scenario where it can be interpreted as a security feature.

err.., is it possible that it is your remote that is at fault, i.e., weak battery..?

[luis123]

I'm not sure whether this is a glitch or a security feature, but, I noticed that when you let your car sit in your garage for more than a day or so, the remote start will not function anymore. It only functions again when you get in your car and start the car normally (brake+push start). But, it can only work within a window of 1-2 hours, after that, it does not function anymore. I did this for 3 days and I began to notice this pattern. I even had the console rebooted by pressing the audio on/off button on the screen and hold it. Nada.

However, when you actually "drive" your car daily or even a short drive around your neighborhood, you won't have this problem at all. I tried this for 2 days and it always remote start without any problems. I even left it for more than 12 hours of not starting it and it remote starts every time.

I read the manual, but, I don't think there is any page with regards to remote start for our version.

Is this a safety/security feature or a glitch?

Even if your dealer checks it, I don't think they will find any problems at all as it will work fine because you have driven the car already. It's only when you let it sit in your garage for more than a day, the remote start is disabled automatically as far as I can analyze. I believe the car is put on sleep mode with minimal function with only the door unlock/lock/alarm on.

What do you guys think?

Same tayo ng case, sir. Until now, i'm still figuring out what causes it.

[babkalakal]

Same tayo ng case, sir. Until now, i'm still figuring out what causes it.

It might be a design feature. I also have a similar experience albeit with a different brand. The keyless entry will stop working if the car isn't used for about a week. The way to reactivate it is to physically insert the key in the door and twist to unlock then lock it again. HTH

[sunday_shiver]

QUESTION:

1. What is the best fuel to use for the 1.8 2017 Civic?
2. What is the average fuel consumption for the 1.8 2017 Civic? - (mixed driving condition
3. How do you find the Civic's ride height? Is it too low to drive confidently around Metro Manila?

The Civic is on my shortlist. Thank you.

[Janemar]

I'm not sure whether this is a glitch or a security feature, but, I noticed that when you let your car sit in your garage for more than a day or so, the remote start will not function anymore. It only functions again when you get in your car and start the car normally (brake+push start). But, it can only work within a window of 1-2 hours, after that, it does not function anymore. I did this for 3 days and I began to notice this pattern. I even had the console rebooted by pressing the audio on/off button on the screen and hold it. Nada.

However, when you actually "drive" your car daily or even a short drive around your neighborhood, you won't have this problem at all. I tried this for 2 days and it always remote start without any problems. I even left it for more than 12 hours of not starting it and it remote starts every time.

I read the manual, but, I don't think there is any page with regards to remote start for our version.

Is this a safety/security feature or a glitch?

Even if your dealer checks it, I don't think they will find any problems at all as it will work fine because you have driven the car already. It's only when you let it sit in your garage for more than a day, the remote start is disabled automatically as far as I can analyze. I believe the car is put on sleep mode with minimal function with only the door unlock/lock/alarm on.

What do you guys think?

Just tried it on my 2017 RS which is sitting in my garage collecting dust for almost 2weeks now. Been dailying my everest lately since maulan at maputik and mabaha sa province namin. Anyway, Remote start worked fine. (Got the keys, push lock button and then held RS button for ~5sec.)

Please check with your dealer na lang po.
Good luck!

[jut703]

QUESTION:

1. What is the best fuel to use for the 1.8 2017 Civic?
2. What is the average fuel consumption for the 1.8 2017 Civic? - (mixed driving condition
3. How do you find the Civic's ride height? Is it too low to drive confidently around Metro Manila?

The Civic is on my shortlist. Thank you.

1. Any fuel works well with the Civic. I've tried different brands and have observed no difference in fuel consumption and performance. Just stay away from shady stations with questionable operational standards as these have a higher chance of contaminated fuel.

2. My mixed driving average is 10.784 km/L.



3. Though the Civic is 20mm lower on paper compared to other compacts, I have never scraped any parking ramp or speed hump even with 5 on board.

What are the other cars in your shortlist?

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[serbesaboy]

Just tried the remote start on a 1.8 parked for more than week, and it started fine. maybe its best to ask the dealer.

[sunday_shiver]

1. Any fuel works well with the Civic. I've tried different brands and have observed no difference in fuel consumption and performance. Just stay away from shady stations with questionable operational standards as these have a higher chance of contaminated fuel.

2. My mixed driving average is 10.784 km/L.



3. Though the Civic is 20mm lower on paper compared to other compacts, I have never scraped any parking ramp or speed hump even with 5 on board.

What are the other cars in your shortlist?

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Thank you very much for the response sir!

I am going back and forth between getting an SUV vs the Civic. My SUV options are the Tucson, HR-V and BR-V.
I am concern with the ride height of the Civic since on paper it is lower compared to other sedans. However, you are the 2nd person who told me that the ride height is fine for the Civic.

You FC for the Civic is a bit surprising though, 11-12km/L seems to be low, driving style perhaps? Do you use the ECON mode sir?

I appreciate you sharing your experience with your Civic. Again, thanks!

[ssaloon]

1. Any fuel works well with the Civic. I've tried different brands and have observed no difference in fuel consumption and performance. Just stay away from shady stations with questionable operational standards as these have a higher chance of contaminated fuel.

2. My mixed driving average is 10.784 km/L.



3. Though the Civic is 20mm lower on paper compared to other compacts, I have never scraped any parking ramp or speed hump even with 5 on board.

What are the other cars in your shortlist?

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Wow 3.5k km in roughly a month!

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[MR_BIG18]

Wow 3.5k km in roughly a month!

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thats not too bad...

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[ssaloon]

thats not too bad...

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I'm envious. Unfortunately, city slicker palang car ko. Just hit 2k after acquiring it in April.

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[jut703]

You FC for the Civic is a bit surprising though, 11-12km/L seems to be low, driving style perhaps? Do you use the ECON mode sir?

What were you expecting with the FC? It's in line with my FC for all my other cars:

2017 Civic 1.8E CVT: 10.784 km/L (24% city/61% mixed/15% highway)

2015 Altis 1.6G 6MT: 10.205 km/L (37% city/52% mixed/11% highway)

2013 Ranger XLT 6MT: 10.092 km/L (62% city/33% mixex/5% highway)

2012 Honda Civic 1.8 EXi 5AT: 10.859 km/L (35% city/54% mixed/11% highway)

2004 Mazda 3 2.0R 4AT - 5.693 km/L (88% city/9% mixed/3% highway)

My city driving routes are usually Pasig to BGC or Pasig to QC, often during rush hour. My usual mixed driving routes are provincial highways in North Luzon. My usual highway driving routes are NLEX, SCTEX, and TPLEX. I keep Econ mode on most of the time.

All my figures are based on actual data recorded every single time I fill up with a full tank.

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[Egan101]

I'm envious. Unfortunately, city slicker palang car ko. Just hit 2k after acquiring it in April.

If you live in the south metro area (Paranaque or Las Pinas), expect to do around 15k km in a year. That's the usual average I have observed.

[ssaloon]

If you live in the south metro area (Paranaque or Las Pinas), expect to do around 15k km in a year. That's the usual average I have observed.

I used to stay in QC, but have since moved to BGC (work place is also nearby) so I'll be hard pressed to get that sort of mileage if I do not have any out of town trips hehehe.

[Egan101]

I used to stay in QC, but have since moved to BGC (work place is also nearby) so I'll be hard pressed to get that sort of mileage if I do not have any out of town trips hehehe.

Maybe once a week you should give your ride a spirited run at Skyway and SLEX en route to dine at some nice restos in the south area. You do need to rev that engine high once in a while.

[ssaloon]

Maybe once a week you should give your ride a spirited run at Skyway and SLEX en route to dine at some nice restos in the south area. You do need to rev that engine high once in a while.

That's a good excuse to go to nuvali hehehe

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[desmosedici]

Finally got the white RS. From my short ride home in traffic and wet weather, I noted its supple ride and smooth engine. Haven't switched Econ off yet. The driver seat is a nice place to be. My first time with brake hold and I like it. Is the steering ratio quicker than normal?

Noticed walang mud guards. I wonder if I can buy those at the casa or online. First thing is to get it tinted (V-Kool) and glass coated (GTechniq).

[mqavila]

Dumb question: what exactly is Brake Hold? I honestly don't know what it's for.

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[AC_23]

congrats paps!

Finally got the white RS. From my short ride home in traffic and wet weather, I noted its supple ride and smooth engine. Haven't switched Econ off yet. The driver seat is a nice place to be. My first time with brake hold and I like it. Is the steering ratio quicker than normal?

Noticed walang mud guards. I wonder if I can buy those at the casa or online. First thing is to get it tinted (V-Kool) and glass coated (GTechniq).

[desmosedici]

congrats paps!

Thanks AC_23.

mquavila, brake hold uses the electronic handbrake system to prevent forward creep while stopped in traffic - so that you can rest your right foot. When enabled (by pressing the brake hold button on the console), it activates by stepping on the brakes with slightly more pressure as you come to a halt.