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As required by the FCC:This device complies with Part 15 of theFCC rules. Operation is subject to thef ollowing two conditions: (1) This devicemay not cause harmf ul interf erence, and(2) this device must accept anyinterf erence received, including
interf erence that may cause undesiredoperation.
Changes or modif ications not expresslyapproved by the party responsible f or
compliance could void the user’sauthority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with IndustryCanada Standard RSS-210.Operation is subject to the f ollowing twoconditions: (1) this device may not cause
interf erence, and (2) this device mustaccept any interf erence that may causeundesired operation of the device.The Immobilizer System protects 
your vehicle f rom thef t. If an
improperly-coded key (or other
device) is used, the engine’s f uel
system is disabled. 
When you turn the ignition switch to 
ON (II), the Immobilizer System
indicator should come on f or a f ew
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 immobilizer
key or other metal object (i.e. key
f ob) is near the ignition switch when
you insert the key. 
If the system repeatedly does not 
recognize the coding of your key,
contact your Honda dealer. 
Do not attempt to alter this system 
or add other devices to it. Electrical
problems could result that may make
your vehicle undriveable. 
If you have lost your key and cannot 
start the engine, contact a Honda
dealer.
Immobilizer Syst em
Inst rument s and Cont rols76
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The ignition switch has f our 
positions: LOCK (0), ACCESSORY
(I), ON (II), and START (III). You can insert or
remove the key only in this position.
To turn the key, you must push the
key in slightly. If your vehicle has an
automatic transmission, the shif t
lever must also be in park. If the f ront wheels are turned, the
anti-thef t lock may make it dif f icult
to turn the key. Firmly turn the
steering wheel to the lef t or right as
you turn the key.
You can
operate the audio system and the
accessory power sockets in this
position. This is the normal key
position when driving. Several of the
indicators on the instrument panel
come on as a test when you turn the
ignition switch f rom ACCESSORY
(I) to ON (II).
Use this position
only to start the engine. The switch
returns to ON (II) when you let go of
the key. 
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 of f the beeper. 
On automatic transmission model, 
theshiftlevermustbeinPark
bef ore you can remove the key f rom
the ignition switch.
Ignition Switch
Inst rument s and Cont rols
LOCK (0) A CCESSORY (I)ON (II) 
ST A RT (III)
77
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 whenparked.
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Youcanopenorclosethewindows 
by using the key in the driver’s door
(see page ).
To unlock only the driver’s door
f rom the outside, turn the key and
releaseit.If youturnitagain,both
doors unlock.
The lock tab on the passenger’s door
lock and unlock only that door.
Pulling up on the driver’s door lock
tab only unlocks the driver’s door.
To lock both doors, push the top of
the master door lock switch on
either door, or press the lock tab
down on the driver’s door, or use the
keyontheoutsidelockonthedriver’s
door. 
Pushing the bottom of either master 
door lock switch will unlock both
doors. To lock the passenger’s door when
getting out of the vehicle, push the
lock tab down and close the door. To
lock the driver’s door, remove the
key f rom the ignition switch and
push the lock tab down or push the
top of the master switch, then close
the door. 
With the driver’s door open and the 
key in the ignition, both master door
lock switches are disabled. They are
not disabled if the driver’s door is
closed. Pushing the top of the switch
on the open passenger’s door will
lock both doors.
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Power Door L ocks
Inst rument s and Cont rols
L ockout Prevent ion
78
MASTER DOOR LOCK SWITCH LOCK TAB
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Press this button once to
lock both doors. Some exterior lights 
will f lash once. When you push
LOCK twice within 5 seconds, you
will hear a beep to verify that the
doors are locked and (if equipped)
that the security system has set. You
cannot lock it if either door is not
f ully closed or the key is in the
ignition switch. Press this button once
to unlock the driver’s door. Push it
twice to unlock the passenger’s door.
Some exterior lights will f lash twice
each time you push the button. If
you do not open either door within
30 seconds, they will automatically
relock and the security system sets
(except f or 4-cylinder LX model).
You cannot unlock it if the key is in
the ignition switch. 
The ceiling light (if the ceiling light 
switch is in the center position) and
the spotlights (if the switch is in the
Door position) will come on when
you press the UNLOCK button. If
you do not open either door, the
lights stay on f or about 30 seconds,
then f ade out. If you relock the doors
with the remote transmitter before
30 seconds have elapsed, the lights
will go of f immediately. You can also open both power
windows from outside the vehicle
with the remote transmitter (see
page ).
Press this
button f or about one second to open
the trunk. You cannot open it if the
key is in the ignition switch.
Pressthisbuttonfor
about two seconds to attract
attention: the horn will sound and
the exterior lights will f lash f or about
30 seconds. To cancel panic mode,
press any other button on the remote
transmitter or turn the ignition
switch to ON (II). 93
Remote Transmitter
Inst rument s and Cont rols
LOCK
UNL OCK
T RUNK REL EA SE 
PA NIC
79
UNLOCK 
BUTTONLOCK
BUTTON
TRUNK
RELEASE
BUTTON
PANIC
BUTTON LED
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Battery type: CR1616
If it takes several pushes on the 
button to lock or unlock the doors,
replace the battery as soon as
possible.
Avoid dropping or throwing the
transmitter. 
Protect the transmitter from 
extreme temperature. 
Do not immerse the transmitter in 
any liquid. 
If you lose a transmitter, the 
replacement needs to be
reprogrammed by a Honda dealer.
Inside the transmitter, separate
the inner cover f rom the keypad
by releasing the two tabs on the
cover.
Separate the transmitter by prying
its middle seam with your
f ingernail.
Remove the screw at the base of
the transmitter with a small
Phillips-head screwdriver.
To replace the battery: 1. 2. 3.
Remote Transmitter
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Replacing the Transmitter Battery
Remote Transmitter Care
80
SCREW BATTERY
TAB
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Youcanopenthetrunkintwoways:Pull the trunk release handle to 
the lef t of the driver’s seat. 
Press and hold the trunk release 
button on the remote transmitter.
To close the trunk, press down on
the trunk lid. Keep the trunk lid closed at all times
while driving to avoid damaging the
lid, and to prevent exhaust gas f rom
getting into the interior. See
on page .
To protect items in the trunk when
you need to give the key to someone
else: Lock the trunk release handle
with the master key. 
Give the person the valet key. As a saf ety f eature, your vehicle has 
a release lever on the trunk latch so
the trunk can be opened f rom the
inside. To open the trunk, push the
release lever to the lef t. 
Parents should decide if their 
children should be shown how to use
this feature.
For more inf ormation about child
saf ety, see page .
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Trunk
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Trunk Carbon
Monoxide Hazard Emergency T runk Opener
82
Pull
TRUNK RELEASE HANDLE MASTER 
KEY
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When storing cargo, you can move 
therearcentershoulderbeltoutof
the way by removing the belt f rom
the guide.Do not put any heavy items on the
seat-back when it is folded.
The left and right halves can be
f olded separately f rom inside the
vehicle or inside the trunk. To f old
down the seat-back f rom inside the
vehicle, insert the master key in the
lock on the rear shelf . To f old down
the driver’s side, turn the key
clockwise, pull down the top of the
seat-back, then release the key. To
f old down the passenger’s side, turn
the key counterclockwise and
perf orm the same procedure. To release the seat-back from inside
the trunk, pull the release under the
trunk panel. Push the seat-back
down, then let go of the release. 
To lock the seat-back upright, push it 
firmly against the trunk panel. Make
sure it is latched in place by pulling
on the top of the seat.
Seats
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Folding Rear Seat
89
GUIDE
Pull
CENTER 
SHOULDER BELT
MASTER KEY
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You can open and close the windows 
with the key in the driver’s door lock. 
To open:Insert the key in the driver’s door 
lock. 
Turn the key clockwise, then 
release it.
You can open both windows f rom the
outside with the remote transmitter.
Press the UNLOCK button once
to unlock the driver’s door. 
Press the UNLOCK button a 
second time, and hold it. The
passenger’s door unlocks, and
both windows start to open. To
stop the windows, release the
button. 
To open the windows f urther, 
press the button again.
You cannot close the windows with
the remote transmitter.
The power window system has a key-
of f delay f unction. The windows will
stilloperateforupto10minutes
after you turn off the ignition.
Opening either door cancels the
delay function. You must turn the
ignition switch to ON (II) again
bef ore you can raise or lower the
windows.
1. 2. 3.
1. 2.
Power Windows
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Opening/Closing the Windows 
with the Key
Opening the Windows with the
Remote Transmitter
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UNLOCK BUTTON
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