2001 HONDA ACCORD COUPE Owners Manual

Steering Wheel Controls

Cancelling the Cruise Control

You can cancel the cruise control in any of these ways: Tap the brake or clutch pedal.
Push the CANCEL button on the
steering wheel.
Press the Cruise Control Master

Switch.

When you push the CANCEL button, or tap the brake or clutch pedal, the
CRUISE CONTROL light on the
instrument panel will go out and the car will begin to slow down. You can
use the accelerator pedal in the
normal way.
The system remembers the previously-set cruising speed. To
return to that speed, accelerate toabove 25 mph (40 km/h) and then
press and release the RESUME/ accel button. The CRUISE CONTROL light comes on. The car
will accelerate to the same cruising speed as before.
Pressing the Cruise Control MasterSwitch turns the system completelyoff and erases the previous cruising
speed from memory. To use the
system again, refer to Using the
Cruise Control.
Remote Audio Controls

On EX model with leather interior and

EX-V6 models

These buttons let you control some functions of the audio system with-out removing your hands from the
wheel. Refer to page 173 for a com- plete explanation.

Instruments and Controls
AUDIO/CH

BUTTON

Keys and Locks
Keys

Your car comes with two master keys and a valet key.
The master key fits all the locks on your car: Ignition
Doors
Trunk

Glove box
Trunk release handle
Trunk pass-through cover

Rear seat trunk access The valet key works only in the
ignition and the door locks. You can
keep the trunk, trunk release handle,
trunk pass-through cover, rear seat
trunk access and glove box locked
when you leave your car and the
valet key at a parking facility.
You should have received a key number plate with your keys. You
will need this key number if you ever have to get a lost key replaced. Keep
the plate stored in a safe place. If you
need to replace a key, use only
Honda-approved key blanks.
These keys contain electronic circuits that are activated by the
Immobilizer System. They will not
work to start the engine if the circuits are damaged. Protect the keys from direct
sunlight, high temperature, and
high humidity. Do not drop the keys or set heavy
objects on them.
Keep the keys away from liquids.
If they get wet, dry them immedi-
ately with a soft cloth.
The keys do not contain batteries. Do not try to take them apart.
Remote Transmitter
Some models also come with two

remote transmitters; see page 76 for
an explanation of their operation.

Instruments and Controls

KEY

NUMBER
PLATE

MASTER
KEY
(BLACK)
VALET KEY
(GREY)

Keys and Locks

Immobilizer System
The Immobilizer System protects your car from theft. A properly- coded master or valet key must be
used in the ignition switch for the engine to start. If an improperly-
coded key (or other device) is used,
the engine's fuel system is disabled.
When you turn the ignition switch to ON (II), the Immobilizer System
indicator should come on for a few seconds, then go out. If the indicator
starts to blink, it means the system
does not recognize the coding of the
key. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0), remove the key, reinsert
it, and turn the switch to ON (II)

again.

The system may not recognize your key's coding if another immobilizerkey or other metal object is near theignition switch when you insert the
key. To make sure the system
recognizes the key code: Do not keep other immobilizer
keys on the same key ring. Use a plastic or leather key fob,
not metal.
Keep other keys away from your
vehicle's key and the ignition switch while trying to start the

engine.

If the system repeatedly does not
recognize the coding of your key, contact your Honda dealer.
This indicator will also blink several times when you turn the ignitionswitch from ON (II) to ACCESSORY (I) or LOCK (0).
Do not attempt to alter this system or add other devices to it. Electrical
problems could result that may make
your car undriveable. If you have lost your key and you
cannot start the engine, contact your

Honda dealer.

As required by the FCC: This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation.

Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's
authority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with Industry

Canada Standard RSS-210.

Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not cause
interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Instruments and Controls

Keys and Locks

Ignition Switch

The ignition switch is on the right side of the steering column. It has
four positions: LOCK (0)
ACCESSORY (I)
ON (II)
START (III) LOCK (0) — You can insert or
remove the key only in this position.
To switch from ACCESSORY to LOCK, you must push the key in
slightly as you turn it. If your car has
an automatic transmission, the shift
lever must also be in Park. The anti-
theft lock will lock the steering column when you remove the key.
If the front wheels are turned, the
anti-theft lock may sometimes make
it difficult to turn the key from LOCK to ACCESSORY. Firmly turn
the steering wheel to the left or to
the right as you turn the key.

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Instruments and Controls

Removing the key from the

ignition switch while driving

locks the steering. This can

cause you to lose control.

Remove the key from the
ignition switch only when

parked.

Keys and Locks

ACCESSORY (I) — In this position, you can operate the audio system and the accessory power socket.
ON (II) — This is the normal key
position when driving. All features and accessories on the car are usable.
Several of the lights on the instru-
ment panel come on as a test when
you turn the ignition switch from
ACCESSORY to ON.
START (III) — Use this positiononly to start the engine. The switch
returns to ON (II) when you let go of
the key. The engine will not start if the
Immobilizer System does not
recognize the key's coding (see page 72).
You will hear a reminder beeper if
you leave the key in the ignition switch in the LOCK (0) or
ACCESSORY (I) position and open the driver's door. Remove the key to
turn off the beeper.
Door Locks

Each door has a lock tab on the top.
Push the tab down to lock the doorand pull it up to unlock.
Instruments and Controls LOCK TAB

Keys and Locks

To lock any passenger's door when getting out of the car, push the locktab down and close the door. To lock
the driver's door, pull the outside door handle and push the lock tab
down. Release the handle, then close
the door.
The front doors can be locked and unlocked from the outside with the
key. Power Door Locks

On all models except DX

Each front door has a master door
lock switch. Either switch locks and unlocks all doors. Push the switchdown to lock all doors, and up to

unlock them.
To lock any passenger's door when
getting out of the car, push the lock
tab in and close the door. To lock thedriver's door, pull the outside door
handle and push the lock tab in or
push the master switch down. Release the handle, then close the

door.

All doors can be locked from the outside by using the key in either
front door. To unlock only the driver's door from the outside, insert the key
in the driver's door lock, turn the key and release it. If you turn the key
and hold it, all doors will unlock. All
four doors will unlock when you unlock the passenger's door with the
key.

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Instruments and Controls

MASTER DOOR LOCK SWITCH

Keys and Locks

Lockout Prevention

If you forget and leave the key in the
ignition switch, Lockout Prevention
will not allow you to lock the driver's door. With the driver's door open
and the key in the ignition, both
master door lock switches aredisabled. However, if the driver's
door is not open, the master door
lock switches are not disabled. Pushing the switch down on the
open passenger's door will lock all
doors. If you try to lock an open
driver's door by pushing in the lock
tab, the tabs on all doors pop out. Pushing in the lock tab on the
passenger's door only locks that door.
Remote Transmitter

On EX and EX-V6 models

You can lock and unlock your car
with the remote transmitter. When
you push the LOCK button, all doors lock. The parking lights, side marker
lights, and taillights flash once. When you push the UNLOCK button
once, only the driver's door unlocks.
The remaining doors unlock when you push the button a second time.
The parking lights, side marker lights, and taillights flash twice.
The ceiling light (if the ceiling light switch is in the center position) will
come on when you press the
UNLOCK button. If you do not open
any door, the light stays on for about10 seconds, then fades out. If you
relock the doors with the remote
transmitter before 10 seconds have elapsed, the light will go off
immediately.

Instruments and Controls
LED
LOCK

BUTTON
TRUNK
RELEASE

BUTTON
PANIC
BUTTON

UNLOCK
BUTTON

Keys and Locks

You cannot lock or unlock the doors with the remote transmitter if anydoor is not fully closed or the key is
in the ignition switch.
If you unlock the doors with the
remote transmitter, but do not open any of the doors within 20 seconds,
the doors automatically relock and
the security system sets.
When you push the LOCK button a second time within 5 seconds after
you have locked the doors, the horn
will sound once to verify that the security system will be set. To open the trunk, push the Trunk
Release button for approximately
one second.
The trunk will not open if the key is in the ignition switch.
Panic Mode

Panic mode allows you to remotely
activate your car's security system to
attract attention. When activated, the
horn will sound, and the exterior
lights will flash, for about 30 seconds.
To activate panic mode, press and hold the PANIC button for about two
seconds.

To cancel Panic mode before 30 seconds, press any button on the
remote transmitter. You can also
turn the ignition switch to ON (II).

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Instruments and Controls