2001 HONDA ACCORD COUPE key

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

Keys and Locks
Replacing the Battery
When the remote transmitter's battery begins to get weak, it may
take several pushes on the button to
lock or unlock the doors, and the LED will not light. Replace the
battery as soon as possible.
Battery type: CR2025
To replace the battery, pry the twoparts of the transmitter apart.
Remove the old battery and note the

polarity. Make sure the polarity of

the new battery is the same (+ side

facing up), then insert it in the

transmitter.

Instruments and Controls
BATTERY

Keys and Locks

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. Transmitter Care

Avoid severe shock to the trans- mitter, such as dropping or throwing
it. Also, protect it from extreme hotor cold temperatures.
Clean the transmitter case with a
soft cloth. Do not use strong
cleaners or solvents that could harm
the case. Immersing the transmitter in any liquid will harm the trans-
mitter and cause it to not function
properly.
If you lose a transmitter, you will
need to have the replacement
programmed to your car's system by
your Honda dealer. Any other transmitters you have will also need
to be reprogrammed.

Instruments and Controls

Keys and Locks

Childproof Door Locks
The childproof door locks are designed to prevent children seated
in the rear from accidentally opening
the rear doors. Each rear door has a
lock lever near the edge. With the
lever in the LOCK position, the doorcannot be opened from the inside
regardless of the position of the lock
tab. To open the door, pull the lock
tab up and use the outside door
handle.
Trunk

You can open the trunk in three
ways:
Pull the trunk release handle to
the left of the driver's seat. Use the master key to open the
trunk lock. The valet key does not
work in this lock. Press the trunk release button on
the remote transmitter.
(EX and EX-V6 models only) To close the trunk, press down on
the trunk lid.
See page 190 for cargo loading and
weight limit information. Keep the trunk lid closed at all times whiledriving to avoid damaging the lid,
and to prevent exhaust gas from
getting into the interior. See Carbon Monoxide Hazard on page 49.
Instruments and Controls
LEVER

MASTER KEY

TRUNK RELEASE HANDLE

Keys and Locks

To protect items in the trunk when
you need to give the key to someone
else:

1. Lock the trunk release handle with the master key. Also makesure the trunk pass-through cover
is locked (see page 95).
2. Give the person the valet key. Emergency Trunk Opener

US model only

As a safety feature, your car has a release lever on the trunk latch so
the trunk can be opened from inside. To open the trunk, push the release
lever to the left.
Parents should decide if their
children should be shown how to use
this feature.
For more information about childsafety, see page 19.

Instruments and Controls

MASTER KEY