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Steering Wheel Adjustment, Keys and Locks

Keys and Locks

You should have received a key

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.

MASTER

KEY WITH

REMOTE

VALET KEY

(Light Gray)

KEY NUMBER

TAG

TRANSMITTER

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 from direct

sunlight, high temperature, and

high humidity.

3. Push the lever up to lock the

steering wheel in position.

The master key fits all the locks on

your vehicle. The valet key works

only in the ignition, the door locks,

and the tailgate. You can keep the

glove box locked when you leave

your vehicle and the valet key at a

parking facility.

4. Make sure you have securely

locked the steering wheel in place

by trying to move it up and down.

Do not drop the keys or set heavy

objects on them.

Keep the keys away from liquids.

If they get wet, dry them

immediately with a soft cloth.

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Immobilizer System

The Immobilizer System protects

your vehicle from theft. If an

improperly-coded key (or other

device) is used, the engine’s fuel

system is disabled.

If the system repeatedly does not

recognize the coding of your key,

contact your dealer.

As required by the FCC:

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.

Do not attempt to alter this system

or add other devices to it. Electrical

problems could result that may make

your vehicle undriveable.

When you turn the ignition switch to

the ON (II) position, the immobilizer

system indicator should come on for

a few seconds, then go out. If the

indicator starts to blink, it means the

system does not recognize the

coding of the key. Turn the ignition

switch to the LOCK (0) position,

remove the key, reinsert it, and turn

the ignition switch to the ON (II)

position again.

If you have lost your key and cannot

start your engine, contact your

dealer.

Changes or modifications not expressly

approved by the party responsible for

compliance could void the user’s

authority to operate the equipment.

This device complies with Industry

Canada Standard RSS-210.

Operation is subject to the following two

conditions: (1) this device may not cause

interference, and (2) this device must

accept any interference that may cause

undesired operation of the device.

The system may not recognize your

key’s coding if another immobilizer

key or other metal object (i.e. key

fob) is near the ignition switch when

you insert the key.

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Ignition Switch

If the front wheels are turned, the

anti-theft lock may make it difficult

to turn the key. Firmly turn the

steering wheel to the left or right as

you turn the key.

You will hear a reminder beeper if

you leave the key in the LOCK (0) or

the ACCESSORY (I) position and

open the driver’s door. Remove the

key to turn off the beeper.

ACCESSORY (I) － You can

operate the audio system and the

accessory power socket in this

position.

If your vehicle has an automatic

transmission, the shift lever must be

in Park before you can remove the

key from the ignition switch.

ON (II) － 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 from the

The ignition switch has four

positions: LOCK (0), ACCESSORY

(I), ON (II), and START (III).

Removing the key from the

ignition switch while driving

locks the steering. This can

cause you to lose control.

ACCESSORY (I) to the ON (II)

position.

LOCK (0) － You can insert or

remove the key only in this position.

To turn the key, push it in slightly. If

your vehicle has an automatic

transmission, the shift lever must

also be in park.

Remove the key from the

ignition switch only when

parked.

START (III) － Use this position

only to start the engine. The switch

returns to the ON (II) position when

you let go of the key.

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