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To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.
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2:
3: If equipped
Controls Near the Steering Wheel
Inst rument s and Cont rols
133
HAZARD WARNING
BUTTON
WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS
REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER
CRUISE CONTROL
BUTTONS
VEHICLE STABILITY
ASSIST (VSA) OFF
SWITCH PASSENGER
AIRBAG OFF
INDICATOR
LIGHT CONTROL
SWITCH
STEERING WHEEL
ADJUSTMENT (P.35)
NAVIGATION
SYSTEM
BUTTONS HORN
(P.193)
(P.189) (P.282)
(P.352) (P.141) (P.134)
(P.135)
(P.319)
(P.281)
(P.140)
(P.221,285)
(P.205) REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER BUTTON
(P.140)
PEDAL POSITION
ADJUSTMENT SWITCH
POWER SLIDING DOOR
SWITCH
MOONROOF SWITCH
POWER TAILGATE
SWITCHPARKING SENSOR
SYSTEM SWITCH MULTI-INFORMATION
BUTTONSAUDIO SYSTEM/
REAR
ENTERTAINMENT
SYSTEM
CLOCK
HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNAL/
FOG LIGHTS
(P.162)
(P.158)/
(P.82)
(P.135,138)
REMOTE AUDIO
CONTROL BUTTONS (P.395)
VEHICLE STABILITY
ASSIST (VSA) OFF
SWITCH (P.395) BLUETOOTH
HANDSFREELINKBUTTONS (P.327)
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3
3 3
3 3 33
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Push down on the
lever to signal a lef t turn and up to
signal a right turn. To signal a lane
change, push lightly on the lever,
and hold it. The lever will return to
center when you release it or
complete a turn. The rotating switch
on the lef t lever controls the lights.
Turning this switch to the ‘‘ ’’
position turns on the parking lights,
taillights, instrument panel lights,
side-marker lights, and rear license
plate lights.
Turning the switch to the ‘‘ ’’
position turns on the headlights. If you leave the lights on with the
key removed f rom the ignition
switch, you will hear a reminder
chime when you open the driver’s
door.
When the light switch is in the
‘‘ ’’ or ‘‘ ’’ position, the
lights on indicator comes on as a
reminder. This indicator stays on if
you leave the light switch on and
turn the ignition switch to the
ACCESSORY (I) or the LOCK (0)
position. To switch f rom low
beams to high beams, push the lef t
lever f orward until you hear a click.
The high beam indicator will come
on (see page ). Pull it back to
return to low beams. To flash the
high beams, pull the lever back
lightly, then release it. The high
beams will stay on as long as you
hold the lever back. 73
Turn Signal
Headlights
High Beams
Turn Signal, Headlights
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open it within 15 seconds, the lights
go of f . With the driver’s door open,
you will hear a lights-on reminder
chime.
The lights turn on again when you
unlock or open the driver’s door.
On the Touring models, this time is
changeable. See page f or how to
select and set the time.
Turn the f og lights on and of f by
turning the switch next to the
headlight switch.
You can use the f og lights only when
the headlights are on low beam.
They will go of f when the headlights
are turned of f .
With the headlight switch off, the
high beam headlights and the high
beam indicator come on with
reduced brightness when you turn
the ignition switch to the ON (II)
position and release the parking
brake. They remain on until you turn
the ignition switch of f , even if you
set the parking brake.
The headlights revert to normal
operation when you turn them on
with the switch. This turns of f the headlights,
parking lights, taillights, side marker
lights, license plate lights, and
instrument panel lights within 15
seconds of removing the key f rom
the ignition switch and closing the
driver’s door.
This feature activates if you leave
the headlight switch in the or
position, remove the key, then
open and close the driver’s door.
If you remove the key f rom the
ignition switch with the headlight
switch on, but do not open the door
and get out, the lights turn off after
10 minutes. 118
On Touring models
On EX, EX-L and Touring models only
Automatic Lighting Of f Feature
Fog Lights
Daytime Running L ights
Headlights
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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.
Donotdropthekeysorsetheavy
objects on them.
Keep the keys away f rom liquids.
If they get wet, dry them
immediately with a sof t cloth.
The master key fits all the locks on
your vehicle. The valet key works
only in the ignition and the door
locks. You can keep the glove box
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. The keys without a remote
transmitter do not contain batteries.
Do not try to take them apart.
Keys and Locks
142
KEY
NUMBER
TAG KEY
NUMBER
TAGMASTER KEYS
WITH REMOTE
TRANSMITTER
VALET KEY
(Gray)
VALET KEY
(Gray)
MASTER
KEYS
(Black) LX and Canadian DX models
EX, EX-L and Touring models
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only to start the engine. The switch
returns to the ON (II) position 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 the
ACCESSORY (I) position and open
the driver’s door. Remove the key to
turn of f the beeper.
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 to the LOCK (0)
position, the shif t lever must be in
Park, and you must push the key in
slightly.
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. You can
operate the audio system and the
accessory power sockets in this
position.
If the f ront wheels are turned, the
anti-theft lock may make it difficult
to turn the key. Firmly turn the
steering wheel to the lef t or right as
you turn the key.
You will also see a ‘‘REMOVE KEY’’
message on the multi-information
display (see page ).
TheshiftlevermustbeinPark
bef ore you can remove the key f rom
the ignition switch.89
On Touring models
ST A RT (III)
LOCK (0)
ON (II)
A CCESSORY (I)
Ignition Switch
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µ Press this button once
to unlock the driver’s door. Press it
twice to unlock the other doors and
the tailgate. Some exterior lights will
f lash twice each time you press the
button. If you do not open any door
orthetailgatewithin30seconds,
they will automatically relock. Press and hold this
button for about 1 second 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 the ON (II) position. Panic
mode does not work when the key is
in the ignition switch.
Press this button once to
lock all doors and the tailgate. Some
exterior lights will f lash once. When
you push LOCK twice within 5
seconds, you will hear a beep to
verify that the security system has
set. You cannot lock the doors and
thetailgateif anydoororthetailgate
is not f ully closed or the key is in the
ignition switch. When you press the UNLOCK
button, the f ront and rear individual
map lights, depending on their
switch positions, will come on (see
page ). If you do not open any
door, the lights stay on f or about 30
seconds, then go out. If you relock
thedoorsandthetailgatewiththe
remote transmitter before 30
seconds have elapsed, the lights will
go of f immediately.
205On LX and Canadian DX modelsUNL OCK
PA NIC
LOCK
Remote Transmitter
Inst rument s and Cont rols
145
UNLOCK
BUTTON LOCK
BUTTON
PANIC
BUTTON
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If it takes several pushes on the
button to lock or unlock the doors
and the tailgate, replace the battery
as soon as possible.
Battery type: CR1616
To replace the battery: Remove the screw at the base of
the transmitter with a small
Phillips-head screwdriver. Separate the transmitter by prying
its middle seam with your
f ingernail.
Inside the transmitter, separate
the inner cover f rom the keypad
by releasing the two tabs on the
cover.Remove the old battery from the
back of the inner cover, and note
the polarity. Make sure the
polarity of the new battery is the
same ( side f acing down), then
insert it into the back of the cover.
An improperly disposed of battery
can hurt the environment.
Always conf irm local regulations
for battery disposal.
3. 4.
1. 2.
Replacing the Transmitter Battery
Remote Transmitter
146
SCREW
BATTERY
TAB
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Press this button once
to unlock the driver’s door. Press it
twice to unlock the other doors and
the tailgate. Some exterior lights will
f lash twice each time you press the
button.
If you do not open any doors or the
tailgate within 30 seconds, they will
automatically relock and the security
system sets.
Press this button once to
lock all doors and the tailgate. Some
exterior lights will f lash once. When
you push LOCK twice within 5
seconds, you will hear a beep to
verify that the security system has
set. You cannot lock the doors and
thetailgateif anydoororthetailgate
is not f ully closed or the key is in the
ignition switch. On Touring models, you can change
this setting (see page ).
If you press the LOCK button and
the PASSENGER’S SIDE SLIDING
DOOR button at the same time f or
about 1 second, the LED in the
remote transmitter will blink twice,
and all doors and the tailgate will
unlock simultaneously when you
press the UNLOCK button. To
cancel this f eature, press the LOCK
button and the PASSENGER’S SIDE
SLIDING DOOR button at the sametime. The LED will blink once.
When you press the UNLOCK
button, the f ront and rear individual
map lights, depending on their
switch positions, will come on (see
page ). If you do not open any
door, the lights stay on f or about 30
seconds, then go out. If you relock
thedoorsandthetailgatewiththe
remote transmitter before 30
seconds have elapsed, the lights will
go of f immediately.
Press and hold this
button for about 1 second 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 the ON (II) position. Panic
mode does not work when the key is
in the ignition switch.
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205On EX, EX-L and Touring modelsUNL OCK
LOCK PANIC
Remote Transmitter
Inst rument s and Cont rols
147
LED LOCK
BUTTON
PANIC
BUTTON
UNLOCK
BUTTON
Touring model is shown.
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