2014 HONDA ACCORD HYBRID Owners Manual

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Locking and Unlocking the Doors
Key Types and Functions
This vehicle comes with the following key:Use the smart entry remote to turn on and off
the power system, to lock and unlock the
doors and to open the trunk. You can also use
the smart entry system to lock and unlock the
doors and to open the trunk.
■ Smart entry remote
The built-in key can be used to lock/unlock the
doors when the smart entry remote battery
becomes weak and the power door lock/
unlock operation is disabled.
To remove the built-in key, pull it out while
sliding the release knob. To reinstall the built-
in key, push the built-in key into the smart
entry remote until it clicks.
■Keys
1Key Types and Functions
All the keys have an immobilizer system. The
immobilizer system helps to protect against vehicle theft.2 Immobilizer System P. 126
The keys contain precision electronics.
Adhere to the following advice to prevent damage to the electronics:
• Do not leave the keys in direct sunlight, or in
locations with high temperature or high humidity.
• Do not drop the keys or set heavy objects on them.
• Keep the keys away from liquids.
• Do not take the keys apart except for replacing the
battery.
If the circuits in the keys are damaged, the power
system may not activate, and the remote transmitter may not work.
If the keys do not work properly, have them
inspected by a dealer.
Built-in Key
Release Knob
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Contains a number that you will need if you
purchase a replacement key.
Low Smart Entry Remote Signal Strength
The vehicle transmits radio waves to locate the smart entry remote when locking/
unlocking the doors, opening the trunk, or to activate the power system.
In the following cases, locking/unlocking the doors, opening the trunk, or activating
the power system may be inhibited or operation may be unstable:•Strong radio waves are being transmitted by nearby equipment.
• You are carrying the smart entry remote together with telecommunications
equipment, laptop computers, cell phones, or wireless devices.
• A metallic object is touching or covering the smart entry remote.
■Key Number Tag1Key Number Tag
Keep the key number tag separate from the key in a
safe place outside of your vehicle.
If you wish to purchase an additional key, contact a dealer.
If you lose your key and you cannot activate the
power system, contact a dealer.
1Low Smart Entry Remote Signal Strength
Communication between the smart entry remote and
the vehicle consumes the smart entry remote’s battery.
Battery life is about two years, but this varies
depending on regularity of use.
The battery is consumed whenever the smart entry
remote is receiving strong radio waves. Avoid placing
it near electrical appliances such as televisions and
personal computers.
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uuLocking and Unlocking the DoorsuLocking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
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Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside■Locking the doors
Press the lock button.
Once:
uSome exterior lights flash, all the doors
lock, and the security system sets.
Twice (within five seconds after the first
push):
uThe beeper sounds and verifies the
security system is set.
■ Unlocking the doors
Press the unlock button.
Once:
uSome exterior lights flash twice, and the
driver's door unlocks.
Twice:
uThe remaining doors unlock.
■Using the Remote Transmitter1Using the Remote Transmitter
If you do not open a door within 30 seconds of
unlocking the vehicle with the remote transmitter,
the doors will automatically relock.
You can change the relock timer setting. 2 Customized Features P. 101, 293
If the interior light switch is in the door activated
position, the interior lights come on when you press
the unlock button.
No doors opened: The lights fade out after 30 seconds.
Doors relocked with the remote: The lights go off immediately. 2 Interior Lights P. 155
The remote transmitter uses low-power signals, so
the operating range may vary depending on the
surroundings.
You can lock or unlock doors using the remote
transmitter or smart entry system only when the
power mode in VEHICLE OFF.
The remote will not lock the vehicle when a door is open.
If the distance at which it works varies, the battery is probably low.
If the LED does not come on when you press a
button, the battery is dead. 2 Replacing the Button Battery P. 503
You can customize the door unlock mode setting. 2 Customized Features P. 101, 293
LED
Unlock Button Lock
Button
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When you carry the smart entry remote, you
can lock/unlock the doors and open the trunk.
You can lock/unlock the doors within a radius
of about 32 inches (80 cm) of the outside door
handle. You can open the trunk within about
32 inches (80 cm) radius from the trunk
release button.
■ Locking the doors and the trunk
Press the door lock button on the front door.
uSome exterior lights flash; the beeper
sounds; all the doors lock; and the
security system sets.
■Using the Smart Entry with Push Button Start System
Door Lock Button
1Using the Smart Entry with Push Button Start System
• Do not leave the smart entry remote in the vehicle
when you get out. Carry it with you.
• Even if you are not carrying the smart entry remote,
you can lock/unlock the doors while someone else
with the remote is within range.
• The door may be unlocked if the door handle is
covered with water in heavy rain or in a car wash if
the smart entry remote is within range.
• If you grip a front door handle wearing gloves, the
door sensor may be slow to respond or may not
respond by unlocking the doors.
• You cannot unlock the door by gripping the handle
after two seconds of unlocking it.
• The door might not open if you pull it immediately
after gripping the door handle. Grip the handle
again and confirm that the door is unlocked before
pulling the handle.
• Even within the 32 inches (80 cm) radius, you may not
be able to lock/unlock the doors with the smart entry
remote if it is above or below the outside handle.
• The smart entry remote may not operate if it is too
close to the door and door glass.
If the distance at which it works varies, the battery is probably low.
If the LED does not come on when you press a
button, the battery is dead. 2 Replacing the Button Battery P. 503
You can customize the door lock mode and keyless
lock acknowledgement setting. 2 Customized Features P. 101, 293
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■ Unlocking the doors and the trunk
Grab the driver’s door handle:
uThe driver’s door unlocks.uSome exterior lights flash twice and the
beeper sounds twice.
Grab the front passenger’s door handle:
uAll the doors unlock.uSome exterior lights flash twice and the
beeper sounds twice.
Press the trunk release button:
uThe trunk unlocks and opens.
2 Using the Trunk Release Button P. 123Trunk Release Button
1Using the Smart Entry with Push Button Start System
If you do not open a door within 30 seconds of
unlocking the vehicle, the doors will automatically
relock.
The light flash, beep and unlock settings can be
customized. 2 Customized Features P. 101, 293
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uuLocking and Unlocking the DoorsuLocking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
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Fully insert the key and turn it. ■Locking the driver's door
Push the lock tab forward
a or push the
master door lock switch in the lock direction
b, and close the door.
■ Locking the passenger's doors
Push the lock tab forward and close the door.
■ Lockout prevention system
The doors cannot be locked when the smart entry remote is inside the vehicle.
■Locking/Unlocking the Doors Using a Key1Locking/Unlocking the Doors Using a Key
When you lock the driver's door with a key, all the
other doors lock at the same time. When unlocking,
the driver's door unlocks first. Turn the key a second
time within a few seconds to unlock the remaining doors.
You can customize the door unlock mode setting. 2 Customized Features P. 101, 293
Lock
Unlock
■Locking a Door Without Using a Key1Locking a Door Without Using a Key
When you lock the driver's door, all the other doors
lock at the same time.
Make sure you have the key in your hand before
locking the door to prevent it from being locked in the vehicle.
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Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside■Locking a door
Push the lock tab forward. ■ Unlocking a door
Pull the lock tab rearward.
■Using the Lock Tab1Using the Lock Tab
When you lock the door using the lock tab on the
driver's door, all the other doors lock at the same time.
When you unlock the door using the lock tab on the
driver's door, only the driver's door will unlock.
To Unlock
Lock TabTo Lock
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Pull the front door inner handle.uThe door unlocks and opens in one
motion.
Unlocking and opening the driver’s door from the inner handle unlocks all the other
doors.
To avoid all the doors to be unlocked, use the lock tab on the driver’s door to unlock,
then lock again before opening the door.
uThis setting works for one time only. If you do not want all the doors to be
unlocked all the time, customize the Auto Door Unlock setting to Off using
the multi-information display or audio/information screen.
■Unlocking Using the Inne r Handle of Front Doors1Unlocking Using the Inner Handle of Front Doors
The inner front door handles are designed to allow
front seat occupants to open the door in one motion.
However this feature requires that front seat
occupants never pull a front door inner handle while
the vehicle is in motion.
Children should always ride in a rear seat where
childproof door locks are provided.
2 Childproof Door Locks P. 120
Inner Handle
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