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Donotdropthekeysorsetheavy
objects on them.
Keep the keys away f rom 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.
Your car comes with two master
keys and a valet key. Your car also comes with two remote
transmitters; see page for an
explanation of the operation.
The master key fits all the locks on
your vehicle:
Ignition
Doors
Hatch
Glovebox The valet key works only in the
ignition and the door locks. You can
keep the glove box and the hatch
locked when you leave your car and
the valet key at a parking f acility.
Youshouldhavereceivedakey
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 saf e 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 f rom direct
sunlight, high temperature, and
high humidity. 73
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Remote Transmitter
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µ
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µ In this position,
you can operate the audio system
and the accessory power socket. 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
thedriver’sdoor.Removethekeyto
turn of f the beeper.
This is the normal key
position when driving. All f eatures
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 f rom
ACCESSORY to ON.
The engine will not start if the
Immobilizer System does not
recognize the key’s coding (see page ). Use this position
only to start the engine. The switch
returns to ON (II) when you let go of
the key.
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ON (II)
ST A RT (III)
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Inst rument s and Cont rols70
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The doors can also be locked and
unlocked f rom the outside with the
key.Usethemasterkeytolockand
unlock the hatch. The valet key does
not work in this lock.
To lock the hatch, turn the key
counterclockwise. To unlock the
hatch, turn it clockwise.
Each door has a lock tab next to the
inside door handle. Push the tab in to
lock the door, and pull it out to
unlock.
To lock the passenger’s door when
getting out of the car, push the lock
tab in and close the door. To lock the
driver’s door, pull the door handle
andpushthelocktabin.Releasethe
handle, then close the door.
CONT INUED
Hatch
Door L ocks
Keys and Locks
Inst rument s and Cont rols71
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When you push the UNLOCK button
once, only the driver’s door unlocks.
The parking lights and taillights
f lash twice. The passenger’s door
unlocks when you push the button a
second time. You can lock and unlock your car
with the remote transmitter. When
you push the LOCK button, both
doors lock. The side marker lights
and taillights f lash once.The horn will sound if you push the
LOCK button a second time within
f ive seconds of locking the doors.
The interior light (if the interior light
switch is in the center position) will
come on when you press the
UNLOCK button. If you do not open
either door, the light will go out in
about 30 seconds and the doors will
automatically relock. If you relock
the doors with the remote
transmitter before 30 seconds have
elapsed, the light will go of f
immediately.
You cannot lock or unlock the doors
with the remote transmitter if either
door is not f ully closed or the key is
in the ignition switch.
CONT INUED
Remote TransmitterHorn Operat ion
Keys and Locks
Inst rument s and Cont rols73
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TO
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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 get dim. Replace the
battery as soon as possible.
Battery type: CR2025To replace the battery, remove the
round cover on the back of the trans-
mitter by turning it counterclockwise
with a coin.
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 f lash f or about 30 seconds.
To activate panic mode, press and
hold the PANIC button for about one
second.
To cancel Panic mode bef ore 30
seconds, press any button on the
remote transmitter. You can also
turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
Panic Mode
Replacing t he Bat t ery
Keys and Locks
Inst rument s and Cont rols74
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Make sure all windows, mirrors,
and outside lights are clean and
unobstructed. Remove f rost, snow,
or ice.Check the adjustment of the seat
(see page ).
Check the adjustment of the
inside and outside mirrors (see
page ).
Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
Check the indicator lights in the
instrument panel.
Start the engine (see page ).
Check the gauges and indicator
lights in the instrument panel (see
page ).
Check that any items you may be
carrying with you inside are stored
properly or f astened down
securely. Visually check the tires. If a tire
looks low, use a gauge to check its
pressure. Check that the hood and hatch are
f ully closed.
Youshoulddothefollowingchecks
and adjustments every day bef ore
you drive your car.
Make sure the doors are securely
closed and locked.
Fasten your seat belt. Check that
your passenger has f astened his or
her seat belt (see page ).
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This indicator comes on as a
reminder that the engine has
stopped because of the Auto Idle
Stop f unction. When the indicator is
of f , it means that Auto Idle Stop is
not active. When the indicator is on,
but the engine is not running, it
means the clutch pedal is depressed,
but the transmission is not in gear.
When the indicator is blinking, it
means the clutch pedal is not
depressed. You cannot restart theengine with the ignition switch when
this light is blinking.
This indicator will blink, and you will
hear a chime, if you open the door
when Auto Stop is active.
Always turn the ignition switch to
LOCK (0) and remove the key if you
are getting out of the vehicle.
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The indicator blinks as a reminder
that the engine has stopped because
of the Auto Idle Stop f unction. You
cannot restart the engine with the
ignition switch when this light is
blinking.If you open the driver’s door when
Auto Stop is active, the indicator will
blink and you will hear a chime. The
chime will stop when you close the
door.
Always turn the ignition switch to
LOCK (0) and remove the key if you
are getting out of the vehicle.
Driving
A uto Idle Stop Indicator
Automatic Transmission (CVT)
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