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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

Some models also come with two

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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