2020 HONDA ACCORD SEDAN Owner's Manual (in English)

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uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uKey Types and Functions
Controls
The built-in key can be used to lock/unlock the
doors or open the trunk when the remote
battery becomes weak and the power door
lock/unlock operation is disabled.
To remove the built-in key, slide the release
knob and then pull out the key. To reinstall
the built-in key, push the built-in key into the
remote until it clicks.
Contains a number that you will need if you
purchase a replacement key.
■Built-in Key
Built-in Key
Release Knob
■Key Number Tag1
Key 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 start the engine,
contact a dealer.

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uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uLow Remote Signal Strength
Controls
Low Remote Signal Strength
The vehicle transmits radio waves to locate the remote when locking/unlocking the
doors*, and fuel fill door*, opening the trunk*, or to start the engine.
In the following cases, locking/unlocking the doors
*, and fuel fill door*, opening the
trunk*, or to start the engine may be inhi bited or operation may be unstable:
• Strong radio waves are being tra nsmitted by nearby equipment.
• You are carrying the remote together with telecommunications equipment,
laptop computers, cell phone s, or wireless devices.
• A metallic object is touchi ng or covering the remote.
1Low Remote Signal Strength
Communication between the remote and the vehicle
consumes the remote’s battery.
Battery life is about two years, but this varies
depending on re gularity of use.
The battery is consumed whenever the remote is
receiving strong radio waves. Avoid placing it near
electrical appliances such as televisions and personal
computers.
* Not available on all models

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Controls
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
When you carry the re mote, you can lock/
unlock the doors, fuel fill door, and open the
trunk.
You can lock/unlock the doors, fuel fill door
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 Touch the door lock sensor on the front door.u Some exterior lights flash; the beeper
sounds; all the doors and fuel fill door
lock; and the security system sets.
■Using the Smart Entry with Push Button Start System*1Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
If the interior light switch is in the door activated
position, the interior light comes on when you unlock
the doors.
No doors opened: The li ght fades out after 30
seconds.
Doors relocked: The light goes off immediately.
2 Interior Lights P. 222
Door Lock Sensor
1Using the Smart Entry with Push Button Start System*
If you do not open a door within 30 seconds of
unlocking the vehicle with the smart entry system,
the doors and trunk will automatically relock.
You can lock or unlock doors using the smart entry
system only when the power mode is in VEHICLE OFF.
•Do not leave the remote in the vehicle when you
get out. Carry it with you.
•Even if you are not carr ying the remote, you can
lock/unlock the doors whil e 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 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.
•After locking the door, you have up to 2 seconds
during which you can pull the door handle to
confirm whether the door is locked.
* Not available on all models

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■Unlocking the doors and trunk
Grab the driver’s door handle:u The driver’s door and fuel fill door
unlocks.
u Some exterior lights flash twice and the
beeper sounds twice.
Grab the front passenger’s door handle: u All the doors and fuel fill door unlock.
u Some exterior lights flash twice and the
beeper sounds twice.
Press the trunk release button: u The trunk unlocks and opens.
u A beeper will sound.
2 Using the Trunk Release Button* P. 181
Trunk Release Button
1Using the Smart Entry with Push Button Start System*
•If you need to unlock the door immediately after
locking it, wait at least 2 seconds before gripping
the handle, otherwise th e door will not unlock.
•The door might not open if you pull it immediately
after gripping the door handle. Grip the handle
again and confirm that th e door is unlocked before
pulling the handle.
•Even within the 32 inches (80 cm) radius, you may
not be able to lock/unl ock the doors with the
remote if it is above or below the outside handle.
•The remote may not operate if it is too close to the
door and door glass.
The light flash, beep and door unlock mode settings
can be customized using the audio/information
screen. 2 Customized Features P. 383
* Not available on all models

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uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uLocking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
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■Locking the vehicle (Walk away auto
lock ®)
When you walk away from the vehicle while
carrying the remote , the doors will
automatically lock.
The auto lock function activates when all
doors are closed, and the remote is within
about 5 feet (1.5 m) ra dius of the outside door
handle.
Exit vehicle while carrying remote and close
door(s).
1. While within about 5 feet (1.5 m) radius of
the vehicle.
u The beeper sounds; the auto lock
function will be activated.
2. Carry the remote beyond about 5 feet
(1.5 m) from the vehicle and remain outside
this range for 2 or more seconds.
u Some exterior lights flash; the beeper
sounds; all doors will then lock.1Locking the vehicle (Walk away auto lock® )
The auto lock function is set to OFF as the factory
default setting. The auto lo ck function can be set to
ON using the audio/information screen.
If you set the auto lock function to ON using the
audio/information screen, only the remote that was
used to unlock the driver’s door prior to the setting
change can activate auto lock. 2 Customized Features P. 383
After the auto lock function has been activated,
when you stay within the locking/unlocking
operation range, the indica tor on the remote will
continue to flash until the doors are locked.
When you stay beside the vehicle within the
operation range, the doors wi ll automatically lock
approximately 30 seconds after the auto lock
function activating beeper sounds.
When you open a door after the auto lock function
activating beeper sounds, the auto lock function will
be delayed until all doors are closed.
When all doors have been closed and the remote is
inside the vehicle, or if the remote is not detected
within about 5 feet (1.5 m) of the vehicle, auto lock
function will not be activated.
If you press the unlock but ton on the remote within
the operation range soon afte r the auto lock function
activating beeper sounds, the auto lock function will
be canceled.
The activation range of
the auto lock function is
about 5 feet (1.5 m)

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To temporarily deactivate the function:
1. Set the power mode to OFF.
2. Open the driver’s door.
3. Using the master door lock switch, operate
the lock as follows:
Lock Unlock Lock Unlock.
u The beeper sounds and the function is
deactivated.
To restore the function:
• Set the power mode to ON.
• Lock the vehicle without using the auto lock
function.
• Walk away at least more than about 5 feet
(1.5 m) away from the vehicle while
carrying the remote.
• Open any door.1Locking the vehicle (Walk away auto lock® )
The auto lock function does not operate when any of
the following conditions are met.
•The remote is inside the vehicle.
•A door or the hood is not closed.•The power mode is set to any mode other than
OFF.
•The remote is not located within a radius of about
5 feet (1.5 m) from the vehicle when you get out of
the vehicle and close the doors.
Auto lock function operation stop beeper
After the auto lock function has been activated, the
auto lock operation stop beeper sounds for
approximately two seconds in the following cases.
•The remote is put inside the vehicle through a
window.
•You are located too close to the vehicle.
•The remote is put inside the trunk.
If the warning beeper sounds, check that you are
carrying the remote. Then, open/close a door and
confirm the auto lock ac tivation beeper sounds once.
In the case that the remote is out of operating range
when you close a door or the trunk, a beeper will
sound to indicate that the auto lock function has
been canceled.

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uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uLocking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
Controls
■Locking the doors
Press the lock button.
Once: u Some exterior lights flash, all the doors
and fuel fill door lock , and the security
system sets.
Twice (within five se conds after the first
push): u Some exterior lights flash, the beeper
sounds and verifies the security system is
set.
■Unlocking the doors
Press the unlock button.
Once: u Some exterior lights flash twice, and the
driver’s door, fuel fill door unlocks.
Twice: u Some exterior lights flash twice, and the
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. 372, 383
You can lock or unlock doors using the remote
transmitter only when the power mode in VEHICLE
OFF.
The remote transmitter us es low-power signals, so
the operating range may vary depending on the
surroundings.
The remote will not lock th e vehicle when a door is
open.
If the distance at which the remote transmitter works
varies, the batter y 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. 657
You can customize the door unlock mode setting. 2 Customized Features P. 372, 383
LED
Unlock Button Lock Button

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If the lock or unlock button of the remote does not work, use the key instead.
Fully insert the key and turn it.
■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 and the fuel fi ll door 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. 372, 383
Lock
Unlock