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Push the lever under the steering
column all the way down.
Move the steering wheel up or
downandinorouttothedesired
position. Make sure you can see
the instrument panel gauges and
the indicators.Push the lever up to lock the
steering wheel in that position.
Make sure you have securely
locked the steering wheel in place
by trying to move it up, down, in,
and out.
The master key fits all the locks on
your vehicle.
1. 4.
2. 3.
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KEY
NUMBER
TAG
VALET
KEY
(Gray)
U.S. model MASTER KEYS
WITH REMOTE
TRANSMITTER
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Protect the keys f rom direct
sunlight, high temperature, and
high humidity.
Donotdropthekeysorsetheavy
objects on them.
Keep the keys away f rom liquids.
If they get wet, dry them
immediately with a sof t cloth.
The keys without a remote
transmitter do not contain batteries.
Do not try to take them apart.
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.
The valet key works only in the
ignition and the door locks. You can
keep the trunk and trunk release
handle locked when you leave your
vehicle and the valet key at a parking
f acility. Youshouldhavereceivedakey
number tag with your keys. You will
need this key number if you ever
have to get a lost key replaced. Use
only Honda-approved key blanks.
Keys and Locks
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KEY
NUMBER
TAG
VALET
KEY
(Gray)
Canadian model MASTER KEYS
WITH REMOTE
TRANSMITTER
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If the system repeatedly does not
recognize the coding of your key,
contact your dealer.
Do not attempt to alter this system
or add other devices to it. Electrical
problems could result that may make
your vehicle undrivable.
If you have lost your key and cannot
start your engine, contact your
dealer.
When you turn the ignition switch to
the ON (II) position, the immobilizer
system indicator should come on
brief ly, then go of f . If the indicator
starts to blink, it means the system
does not recognize the coding of the
key. Turn the ignition switch to the
LOCK (0) position, remove the key,
reinsert it, and turn the ignition
switch to the ON (II) position 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. 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.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, includinginterf erence that may cause undesiredoperation.
Changes or modif ications not expresslyapproved by the party responsible f orcompliance 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 causeinterf erence, and (2) this device mustaccept any interf erence that may causeundesired operation of the device.
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The ignition switch has f our
positions: LOCK (0), ACCESSORY
(I), ON (II), and START (III). You will hear a reminder beeper if
you leave the key in the LOCK (0) or
the ACCESSORY (I) position and
open the driver’s door. Remove the
key to turn of f the beeper.
TheshiftlevermustbeinPark
bef ore you can remove the key f rom
the ignition switch.
You can insert or
remove the key only in this position.
To turn the key, the shift lever must
be in Park, and you must push the
key in slightly. 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 the
ACCESSORY (I) to the ON (II)
position.
Use this position
only to start the engine. The switch
returns to the ON (II) position when
you let go of the key.
Ignition Switch
LOCK (0) A CCESSORY (I)
ON (II)
ST A RT (III)
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To lock the doors when getting out
of the vehicle, remove the key f rom
the ignition switch, and push the top
of the master door lock switch, then
close the door.
With any door open and the key in
the ignition, both master door lock
switches and driver’s door lock tab
are disabled. They are not disabled
when all the doors are closed, or
when the key is not in the ignition. To lock any door when getting out of
the vehicle, pull the lock tab out, and
close the door.
Each f ront door has a master door
lock switch. Either switch locks and
unlocks all doors. Push the top of the
switch to lock all doors; push the
bottom to unlock them. The lock tab on each door locks and
unlocks that door. Pulling out on the
driver’s door lock tab locks all doors.
To unlock the driver’s door f rom the
outside, turn the key and release it.
If youturnitagain,allthedoors
unlock. Each door has a lock tab next to the
inside door handle. Pull out the tab
to lock the door, and push it in to
unlock.
Door L ocks
L ockout Prevent ion
Power Door L ocks
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LOCK TAB
To lock
To unlock
To lock
To unlock
MASTER DOOR LOCK SWITCH
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The childproof door locks are
designed to prevent children seated
in the rear f rom accidentally opening
the rear doors. Each rear door has a
lock lever near the edge. With the
lever in the LOCK position, the door
cannot be opened f rom the inside
regardless of the position of the lock
tab. To open the door, push the lock
tab in, and use the outside door
handle.Your vehicle has customizable
settings f or the doors to
automatically lock and unlock. Make
all settings bef ore you start driving.
The auto door locking f eature has
three possible settings:
The doors lock when the vehicle
speed reaches 9 mph (15 km/h).
Set the parking brake. Turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position. Make sure the shif t lever is in
Park (P), and close the driver’s
door.
The auto door locking is
deactivated all the time.
The doors lock whenever you
move the shift lever out of the
Park position.
1.
2.
3.
Locks all doors when the vehicle’s speed
reaches about 9 mph (15 km/h).
Childproof Door L ocks A uto Door L ocking/Unlocking
A uto Door L ockingTo activate an auto door lock mode:
Door L ocks
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LEVER
Unlock
Lock
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Turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position.
Set the parking brake.Pushandholdthelocksideof the
master door lock switch on the
driver’s door. You will hear a
clicking sound af ter about 5
seconds.
Release the switch, and turn the
ignition switch to the
ACCESSORY (I) position within 5
seconds.
Push and hold the brake pedal,
then move the shift lever out of
Park (P).
Pushandholdthelocksideof the
master door lock switch on the
driver’s door. You will hear a
clicking sound, and af ter about 5
seconds, you will hear another
clicking sound.
Make sure the shif t lever is in
Park (P), and open the driver’s
door.
Release the switch, turn the
ignition switch to the
ACCESSORY (I) position within 5
seconds and move the shif t lever
to Park (P).
5. 4.
6.
1.
2.
3.4.
5.
Door L ocks
T o t urn of f t he aut o door lock
modes:
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Pushandholdthelocksideof the
master door lock switch on the
driver’s door. You will hear a
clicking sound, and af ter about 5
seconds, you will hear another
clicking sound.
Release the switch, and turn the
ignition switch to the
ACCESSORY (I) position within 5
seconds.
Make sure the shif t lever is in
Park (P), and close the driver’s
door.
Turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position. The driver’s door unlocks
whenever you turn the ignition
switch to the ACCESSORY (I)
position.
The auto door unlocking is
deactivated all the time.
The driver’s door unlocks when
you move the shif t lever to the
Park position.
All doors unlock when you move
the shif t lever to the Park position.
The auto door unlocking f eature has
f ive possible settings:
All doors unlock whenever you
turn the ignition switch to the
ACCESSORY (I) position.
3.
4.
1.
2.
Locks all doors when the shif t lever is moved out of Park (P).
A uto Door UnlockingTo activate an auto door lock mode:
Door L ocks
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