VALET KEY (Gray) KEY NUMBER PLATE - Service Express

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Keys need to replace a key, use only
Honda-approved key blanks.
MASTER KEYS VALET KEY (Gray)
(Black) 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.

KEY NUMBER PLATE Protect the keys from direct
sunlight, high temperature, and
high humidity.

Your car comes with two master The valet key works only in the Do not drop the keys or set heavy
keys and a valet key. ignition and the door locks. You can objects on them.
The master key fits all the locks on keep the trunk, trunk release handle,
your vehicle: rear seat trunk access and the glove Keep the keys away from liquids.
box locked when you leave your car If they get wet, dry them immedi-
Ignition and the valet key at a parking facility. ately with a soft cloth.
Doors
Trunk You should have received a key The keys do not contain batteries.
Trunk release handle number plate with your keys. You Do not try to take them apart.
Rear seat trunk access will need this key number if you ever
Glove box have to get a lost key replaced. Keep
the plate stored in a safe place. If you

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Learning Key If you attempt to use the learning Immobilizer System
key to start your car's engine, it may The Immobilizer System protects
You should also receive a small case cause a malfunction in the system your car from theft. A properly-
containing a learning key. It is used that makes your master and valet coded ignition key must be used in
by the Honda dealer to code replace- keys unusable. If this happens, you the ignition switch for the engine to
ment keys to your car's Immobilizer should contact your Honda dealer. start. If an improperly-coded key (or
System. It must not be used in your other device) is used, the engine's
car's ignition switch. Store the learn- If you need a new key made, take the fuel system is disabled.
ing key with the key number plate in key number plate, the learning key,
a safe place. and all other keys that came with When you turn the ignition switch to
your car to your Honda dealer. ON (II). the Immobilizer System
indicator should come on for a few
Remote Transmitter seconds, then go out. If the indicator
Your car also comes with two remote starts to blink, it means the system
transmitters; see page 75 for an does not recognize the coding of the
explanation of the operation. key. Turn the ignition switch to
LOCK (0), remove the key, reinsert
it, and turn the switch to ON (II)
again.

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This indicator will also blink several If the system repeatedly does not As required by the FCC:
times when you turn the ignition recognize the coding of your key, This device complies with Part 15 of the
switch from ON (II) to ACCESSORY contact your Honda dealer. FCC rules. Operation is subject to the
(I) or LOCK (0). following two conditions: (1) This device
Do not attempt to alter this system way not cause harmful interference, and
The system may not recognize your or add other devices to it. Electrical (2) this device must accept any
key's coding if another immobilizer problems could result that may make interference received, including
key or other metal object is near the your car undriveable. interference that may cause undesired
ignition switch when you insert the operation.
key. To make sure the system If you have lost your key and you
recognizes the key code: cannot start the engine, contact your Changes or modifications not expressly
Honda dealer. approved by the party responsible for
Do not keep other immobilizer compliance could void the user's
keys on the same key ring. authority to operate the equipment.

Use a plastic or leather key fob, This device complies with Industry
not metal. Canada Standard RSS-210.
Operation is subject to the following two
Keep other keys away from your conditions: (1) this device may not cause
vehicle's key and the ignition interference, and (2) this device must
switch while trying to start the accept any interference that may cause
engine. undesired operation of the device.

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Ignition Switch LOCK (0) — You can insert or Removing the key from the
remove the key only in this position. ignition switch while driving
The ignition switch is on the right To switch from ACCESSORY to locks the steering. This can
side of the steering column. It has LOCK, you must push the key in cause you to lose control.
four positions: slightly as you turn it. If your car has
an automatic transmission, the shift Remove the key from the
LOCK (0) lever must also be in Park. The anti- ignition switch only when
ACCESSORY (I) theft lock will lock the steering parked.
ON (II) column when you remove the key.
START (III) If the front wheels are turned, the ACCESSORY (I) — In this position,
anti-theft lock may sometimes make you can operate the audio system
it difficult to turn the key from and the accessory power socket.
LOCK to ACCESSORY. Firmly turn
the steering wheel to the left or to ON (II) — This is the normal key
the right as you turn the key. position when driving. All features
and accessories on the car are usable.
Several of the lights on the instru-
ment panel come on as a test when
you turn the ignition switch from
ACCESSORY to ON.

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START (III) — Use this position Power Door Locks
only to start the engine. The switch
returns to ON (II) when you let go of
the key.

The engine will not start if the
Immobilizer System does not
recognize the key's coding (see page
71).

You will hear a reminder beeper if Each door has a master door lock Each door has a lock tab next to the
you leave the key in the ignition switch. This switch locks and inside door handle. When you push
switch in the LOCK (0) or unlocks both doors. Push the switch in the lock tab on the driver's door,
ACCESSORY (I) position and open down to lock both doors and up to both doors lock. Pulling out the lock
the driver's door. Remove the key to unlock them. tab on the driver's door only unlocks
turn off the beeper. that door. The lock tab on the
passenger's door only locks and
unlocks that door.

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To lock the passenger's door when Lockout Prevention Remote Transmitter LOCK
getting out of the car, push the lock LED BUTTON
tab in and close the door. To lock the If you forget and leave the key in the
driver's door, remove the key from ignition switch, Lockout Prevention UNLOCK
the ignition switch and push the lock will not allow you to lock the driver's BUTTON
tab in or push the master switch door. With the driver's door open
down, then close the door. and the key in the ignition, both You can lock and unlock your car
master door lock switches are with the remote transmitter. When
Both doors can be locked from the disabled. However, if the driver's you push the LOCK button, both
outside by using the key in either door is not open, the master door doors lock.
door. lock switches are not disabled.
Pushing the switch down on the
To unlock only the driver's door open passenger's door will lock both
from the outside, insert the key in doors. If you try to lock an open
the driver's door lock, turn the key driver's door by pushing in the lock
and release it. If you turn the key tab, the tabs on both doors pop out.
and hold it, both doors will unlock. Pushing in the lock tab on the
Both doors will unlock when you passenger's door only locks that door.
unlock the passenger's door with the
key. When you push the UNLOCK button
once, only the driver's door unlocks.
The passenger's door unlocks when
you push the button a second time.

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The ceiling light (if the ceiling light Replacing the Battery ROUND
switch is in the center position) will COVER
come on when you press the Open
UNLOCK button. If you do not open CUSHION
either door, the light will go out in Close RING
about 10 seconds and the doors will
automatically relock. If you relock When the remote transmitter's BATTERY
the doors with the remote battery begins to get weak, it may
transmitter before 10 seconds have take several pushes on the button to To replace the battery, remove the
elapsed, the light will go off lock or unlock the doors, and the round cover on the back of the trans-
immediately. LED will get dim. Replace the mitter by turning it counterclockwise
battery as soon as possible. with a coin.
You cannot lock or unlock the doors Battery type: CR2025
with the remote transmitter if either Remove the old battery and note the
door is not fully closed or the key is polarity. Make sure the polarity of
in the ignition switch.
the new battery is the same (+ side

facing up), then insert it in the
transmitter.

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Reinstall the cushion ring. Align the Transmitter Care As required by the FCC:
mark on the cover with the Avoid severe shock to the trans- This device complies with Part 15 of the
mark on the transmitter, mitter, such as dropping or throwing FCC rules. Operation is subject to the
it. Also, protect it from extreme hot following two conditions: (1) This device
then set the cover in place and turn it or cold temperatures. may not cause harmful interference, and
clockwise. (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including
Clean the transmitter case with a interference that may cause undesired
soft cloth. Do not use strong operation.
cleaners or solvents that could harm
the case. Immersing the transmitter Changes or modifications not expressly
in any liquid will harm the trans- approved by the party responsible for
mitter and cause it to not function compliance could void the user's
properly. authority to operate the equipment.

If you lose a transmitter, you will This device complies with Industry
need to have the replacement Canada Standard RSS-210.
programmed to your car's system by Operation is subject to the following two
your Honda dealer. Any other conditions: (1) this device may not cause
transmitters you have will also need interference, and (2) this device must
to be reprogrammed. accept any interference that may cause
undesired operation of the device.

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Trunk

TRUNK RELEASE MASTER KEY
HANDLE
To close the trunk, press down on To protect items in the trunk when
You can open the trunk in two ways: the trunk lid. you need to give the key to someone
else, lock the trunk release handle
Pull the trunk release handle to See page 136 for cargo loading and with the master key and give the
the left of the driver's seat. weight limit information. Keep the other person the valet key.
trunk lid closed at all times while
Use the master key to open the driving to avoid damaging the lid,
trunk lock. The valet key does not and to prevent exhaust gas from
work in this lock. getting into the interior. See Carbon
Monoxide Hazard on page 49 .

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Glove Box

An open glove box can cause
serious injury to your passenger
in a crash, even if the
passenger is wearing the seat
belt.

Always keep the glove box
closed while driving.

Open the glove box by pulling the
bottom of the handle. Close it with a
firm push. Lock or unlock the glove
box with the master key.

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