[Maldax]

I have had it set for a month and it still makes me jump when I get to 10mph

 

[cfcnick]

Being of the girly variety of civic drivers with my handbag by my side, security is something that often concerns me. Handbag snatchings or even car hijacking at traffic lights etc are becoming more common. This is fab!!! I've just enabled auto locking and unlocking and I love it. I share concerns about RTA's but I am torn between the two safety issues.

Speaking as someone who works for the Fire Service, I wouldn't worry about us getting into the car in an emergency as we have rather big and powerful hydraulic cutting gear that can get us into any car. They tend to make a bit of a mess of the bodywork but are very efficient.

 

[Gweneira]

Speaking as someone who works for the Fire Service, I wouldn't worry about us getting into the car in an emergency as we have rather big and powerful hydraulic cutting gear that can get us into any car. They tend to make a bit of a mess of the bodywork but are very efficient.

Thanks cfcnick, nice to know that I did the right thing when I set the automatic locks. I hope I never need rescuing but glad to know there are lovely firemen/women out there if I need them......

.............was rescued by firemen once but that was from a lift that got stuck between floors.........

 

[cfcnick]

.............was rescued by firemen once but that was from a lift that got stuck between floors.........

Hope you enjoyed the experience. [smilie=cheeky-grin: [smilie=cheeky-grin: [smilie=cheeky-grin:

 

[sarahjo]

Thanks cfcnick, nice to know that I did the right thing when I set the automatic locks. I hope I never need rescuing but glad to know there are lovely firemen/women out there if I need them......

.............was rescued by firemen once but that was from a lift that got stuck between floors.........

Hey Gweneira...that happened to me once..getting stuck in a lift between floors.....did he say he was a fireman [smilie=tongue.gif]

 

[Gweneira]

Hey Gweneira...that happened to me once..getting stuck in a lift between floors.....did he say he was a fireman [smilie=tongue.gif]

Well the one that rescued me was wearing a firemans uiform

 

[sarahjo]

Well the one that rescued me was wearing a firemans uiform

Probably fancy dress

 

[Gweneira]

Probably fancy dress

Off thread again babe

I love the automatic door locking feature. Now I know I'm ok in a crash I am completely happy

 

[TTDegs]

Hello!

This is my 2nd Civic there in France... and I confirm what Pottsy said :

1st one was a 2006 and it worked perfectly...
My new one is a 2007 and it doesn't work anymore.... :-(

whilst not good news for you , many thanks for confirming it

and welcome aboard too!

 

[Miggins]

Finally I've enabled the auto lock. Just need to remember to unlock the doors before trying to escape!

 

[Miggins]

Some People never learn

Speaking as someone who works for the Fire Service, I wouldn't worry about us getting into the car in an emergency as we have rather big and powerful hydraulic cutting gear that can get us into any car. They tend to make a bit of a mess of the bodywork but are very efficient.

The Fire Brigade aren't always the first on the scene.

However, I have seen someone smash a car window with his bare fist - unfortunately he was nicking some ones handbag!!!!!! Gave chase on my motorbike but lost him - when I went back and found the owner her reply was......

"....oh no, not again"

 

[Gweneira]

The Fire Brigade aren't always the first on the scene.

However, I have seen someone smash a car window with his bare fist - unfortunately he was nicking some ones handbag!!!!!! Gave chase on my motorbike but lost him - when I went back and found the owner her reply was......

"....oh no, not again"

Blimey, he sounds like a tough cookie. I guess if a crash wasn't too bad the driver/passengers could just unlock from the inside. If the crash is bad (perish the thought) the door probably won't open locked or unlocked.

 

[MC Hammer]

Finally I've enabled the auto lock. Just need to remember to unlock the doors before trying to escape!

You can also enable auto unlock!

 

[shotoverhill]

This worked on our July 06 car - many thanks, my wife in particular is pleased, as she usually has the kids in the back and was always locking the doors manually.

 

[152]

Sounds like Honda dealerships around the country are all getting to know about this amazing site.

Looks like it's time for me to change my user name.

Best regards,

Boris

 

[martois]

My first post... Read this thread with interest as i take delivery of my Civic SE in 10 days. I'm hoping my car wont have been downgraded :-(

About three years ago i witnessed two hoodies do a smash and grab on a womans car behind me at the lights (start of M602 sliproad), I say smash and grab, they just open her passenger door and grabbed her bag. It was rush hour and loads of traffic, all happened so fast, they jumped down into the underpass and scurried away like rats into the night before anyone had even had time to get out of their cars. Incredibly there was a patrol car less than 20 meters away on the hard shoulder who didn't even see it!

My wife has a Mercedes A-Class which auto locks after 10mph, its very reasuring especially when travelling with kid in the back. I wonder why Honda are deleting this feature?

 

[Miggins]

Blimey, he sounds like a tough cookie. I guess if a crash wasn't too bad the driver/passengers could just unlock from the inside. If the crash is bad (perish the thought) the door probably won't open locked or unlocked.

Doors are designed to be capable of being opened in a crash (I think upto 30mph). The front door rear lip is designed to go outside of the rear door lip to ensure the door doesnt snag at this point. The front door edge is best if it is slightly proud of the rear door edge.

You should be able to open the door of your car after a head on crash into a stationary object (10 tonne concrete block steel plate face at 30mph - theres a lot of energy!!!) Not all vehicles do this but its not hard to see why its a desireable asset. How many of you cary a 6ft pry bar in your boot because that is what it would need?

Locking your doors is good practice. I dont believe vehicle fires are that common especially in Diesels ......

Do ensure you store all your valuables or anything that can be thought to be valuable out of sight when driving. Many years ago I came across an incident with a very distressed lady sitting in her car with every window smashed - even the front and rear screen. Whether this was an opportune robbery or planned I know not - but standard glass is no protection.

 

[Miggins]

Doors are designed to be capable of being opened in a crash (I think upto 30mph). The front door rear lip is designed to go outside of the rear door lip to ensure the door doesnt snag at this point. The front door edge is best if it is slightly proud of the rear door edge.

Just checked - on the Civic the rear door front flange is a full return so there isnt any chance of it snagging - another plus point towards the safety rating

(Sorry - cant edit my last post so I had to quote myself!!!)

 

[Hartside]

So if I activate this feature and drop the wife off somewhere without stopping the engine, does the passenger door unlock when she uses the handle, or do I have to use the "unlock" button to let her out?

 

[allan40alt]

So if I activate this feature and drop the wife off somewhere without stopping the engine, does the passenger door unlock when she uses the handle, or do I have to use the "unlock" button to let her out?

She can release the door lock by pulling back on the small latch, then open the door. It will relock when you drive away.