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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 valet key at a
parking facility.
Ignition Switch
VALET KEY
MASTER KEYS
You should have received a key
number plate with your set of keys.
You will need this key number if you
ever have to get a lost key replaced.
Keep the plate stored in a safe place.
KEY
NUMBER
PLATE
When replacing keys, use only
Honda-approved key blanks.
Your vehicle comes with two master
keys and a valet key.
The master key fits all the locks on
your vehicle:
The ignition switch is on the right
side of the steering column. It has
four positions:
Remote Transmitter
remote transmitters; see page 72 for
an explanation of their operation.
LOCK (0)
ACCESSORY (I)
ON (II)
Ignition
Doors
Glove box
Tailgate
START (III)
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ACCESSORY(I) — In this position,
you can operate the audio system
and the accessory power socket.
LOCK (0) - You can insert or
remove the key only in this position.
To switch from ACCESSORY to
LOCK, you must push the key in
slightly as you turn it. If your vehicle
has an automatic transmission, it
must also be in Park. The anti-theft
lock will lock the steering column
when you remove the key.
If the front wheels are turned, the
anti-theft lock may sometimes make
it difficult to turn the key from
LOCK to ACCESSORY. Firmly turn
the steering wheel to the left or to
the right as you turn the key.
Door Locks
LOCK TAB
ON (II) — This is the normal key
position when driving. All features
and accessories on the vehicle are
usable. Several of the lights on the
instrument panel come on as a test
when you turn the ignition switch
from ACCESSORY to ON.
START (III) — Use this position
only to start the engine. The switch
returns to ON (II) when you let go of
the key.
Each door has a lock tab on the top.
Push the tab down to lock the door
and pull it up to unlock.
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 off the beeper.
Removing the key from the
ignition switch while driving
locks the steering. This can
cause you to lose control.
To lock any passenger's door when
getting out of the vehicle, push the
lock tab down and close the door. To
lock the driver's door, pull the
outside door handle and push the
lock tab down. Release the handle,
then close the door.
Remove the key from the
ignition switch only when
parked.
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All doors lock when you push down
the lock tab on the driver's door, or
lock the driver's door from the
Power Door Locks
outside with the key. Only the driver's
door unlocks when you use the key
or lock tab. To unlock the passen-
gers' doors, use the master door lock
switch or the lock tab on each door.
MASTER DOOR LOCK SWITCH
The front doors can be locked and
unlocked from the outside with the
key.
The master door lock switch allows
control of all door locks from the
driver's door. Push the switch down
to lock all doors, and up to unlock
them.
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LED
Horn Operation
The ceiling light (if the ceiling light
switch is in the center position) will
come on when you press the
UNLOCK button. If you do not open
any of the doors, the light will go out
in about 30 seconds and the doors
will automatically relock. If you
relock the doors with the remote
transmitter before 30 seconds have
elapsed, the light will go off
The horn will sound when you push
the LOCK button twice within five
seconds after first push.
LOCK
BUTTON
TAILGATE
RELEASE
BUTTON
immediately.
UNLOCK
BUTTON
PANIC
BUTTON
You cannot lock or unlock the doors
with the remote transmitter if any
door is not fully closed or the key is
in the ignition switch.
On EXmodel
You can lock and unlock your vehicle
with the remote transmitter. When
you push the LOCK button, all doors
lock.
To open the tailgate, push and hold
the TAILGATE RELEASE button
for approximately one second.
When you push the UNLOCK button
once, only the driver's door unlocks.
The remaining doors unlock when
you push the button a second time.
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Panic Mode
Replacing the Battery
When the remote transmitter's
battery begins to get weak, it may
take several pushes on the button to
lock or unlock the doors, and the
LED will get dim. Replace the
battery as soon as possible.
Panic mode allows you to remotely
activate your vehicle's security
system to attract attention. When
activated, the horn will sound for
about 30 seconds. To activate panic
mode, press and hold the PANIC
button for about one second.
Open
Close
Battery type: CR2025
To cancel Panic mode before 30
seconds, press any button on the
remote transmitter. You can also
turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
To replace the battery, remove the
round cover on the back of the trans-
mitter by turning it counterclockwise
with a coin.
Panic mode will not activate if the
key is in the ignition switch.
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Transmitter Care
As required by the FCC:
BATTERY
ROUND
COVER
Avoid severe shock to the trans-
mitter, such as dropping or throwing
it. Also, protect it from extreme hot
or cold temperatures.
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device
may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any
interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation.
CUSHION
RING
Clean the transmitter case with a
soft cloth. Do not use strong
cleaners or solvents that could harm
the case. Immersing the transmitter
in any liquid will harm the trans-
mitter and cause it to not function
properly.
Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's
Remove the old battery and note the
polarity. Make sure the polarity of
the new battery is the same (+ side
facing up), then insert it in the
transmitter.
authority to operate (he equipment.
If you lose a transmitter, you will
need to have the replacement
programmed to your vehicle's
system by your Honda dealer. Any
other transmitters you have will also
need to be reprogrammed.
This device complies with Industry
CanadaStandardRSS-210.
Operation is subject to the following (wo
conditions: (1) this device may not cause
interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference that may cause
undesired operation of the device.
Reinstall the cushion ring. Align the
mark on the cover with the
mark on the transmitter,
then set the cover in place and turn it
clockwise.
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Childproof Door Locks
Tailgate
LEVER
KEY
LOCK
TAILGATE UNLOCK BUTTON
Push the tailgate unlock button
on the dashboard under the left
air vent.
1. You can open the tailgate in two
ways:
The childproof door locks are
designed to prevent children seated
in the rear from 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 from the inside
regardless of the position of the lock
tab. To open the door, pull the lock
tab up and use the outside door
handle.
Use the ignition key to open the
tailgate lock.
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HATCH GLASS
HANDLE
STOP
DOOR
2. The hatch glass will pop up
slightly.
To keep the tailgate door open on an
incline, use the stop in the tool kit.
The tool kit is in the right cargo floor
pocket. Put the stop on the support
strut as shown.
4. Pull the handle on the door and
pull the door open.
3. Lift up the hatch glass fully.
To close the tailgate, always close
the lower door first. Then, lower the
hatch glass and press on it until it
latches.
Make sure the door and the hatch
glass are locked securely before
driving.
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