Keys and Locks

01/06/25 15:47:43 31S3M610_076 Keys and Locks Keys the plate stored in a safe place. If you need to replace a key, use only an KEY NUMBER PLATE MASTER VALET KEY KEYS (Gray) Acura-approved key blank. (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. Protect the keys from direct sunlight, high temperature, and high humidity. Your car comes with two master The valet key works only in the Donotdropthekeysorsetheavy 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 pass-through cover, your car: glove box, and rear console Keep the keys away from liquids. • Ignition compartment locked when you leave If they get wet, dry them immedi- • Doors your car and the valet key at a ately with a soft cloth. • Trunk pass-through cover parking facility. •Glovebox The keys do not contain batteries. • Rear console compartment Youshouldhavereceivedakey Do not try to take them apart. number plate with your keys. You will need this key number if you ever have to get a lost key replaced. Keep CONTINUED Instruments and Controls 73 01/06/25 15:47:52 31S3M610_077 Keys and Locks Remote Transmitter Immobilizer System The system may not recognize your Your car also comes with two remote The Immobilizer System protects key’s coding if another immobilizer transmitters; see page78 for an your car from theft. A properly- key or other metal object is near the explanation of the operation. coded master or valet key must be ignition switch when you insert the used in the ignition switch for the key. To make sure the system engine to start. If an improperly- recognizes the key code: coded key (or other device) is used, the engine’s fuel system is disabled. Do not keep other immobilizer keys on the same key ring. When you turn the ignition switch to ON (II), the Immobilizer System Use a plastic or leather key fob, indicator should come on for a few not metal. seconds, then go out. If the indicator starts to blink, it means the system Keep other keys away from your does not recognize the coding of the car’s key and the ignition switch key. Turn the ignition switch to while trying to start the engine. LOCK (0), remove the key, reinsert it, and turn the switch to ON (II) If the system repeatedly does not again. recognize the coding of your key, contact your Acura dealer. 74 Instruments and Controls 01/06/25 15:48:02 31S3M610_078 Keys and Locks This indicator will also blink several As required by the FCC: Ignition Switch times when you turn the ignition This device complies with Part 15 of the switch from ON (II) to ACCESSORY FCC rules. Operation is subject to the (I) or LOCK (0). following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and Do not attempt to alter this system (2) this device must accept any or add other devices to it. Electrical interference received, including problems could result that may make interference that may cause undesired your car undriveable. operation. If you have lost your key and you Changes or modifications not expressly cannot start the engine, contact your approved by the party responsible for Acura dealer. compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. The ignition switch is on the right This device complies with Industry side of the steering column. It has Canada Standard RSS-210. four positions: Operation is subject to the following two •LOCK(0) conditions: (1) this device may not cause • ACCESSORY (I) interference, and (2) this device must • ON (II) accept any interference that may cause • START (III) undesired operation of the device. CONTINUED Instruments and Controls 75 01/06/25 15:48:11 31S3M610_079 Keys and Locks LOCK (0)－－You can insert or ACCESSORY (I) In this position, The engine will not start if the remove the key only in this position. you can operate the audio system Immobilizer System does not To switch from ACCESSORY to and the accessory power sockets. recognize the key’s coding (see page LOCK, you must push the key in 74 ). slightly as you turn it. The shift lever ON (II) － This is the normal key must also be in Park. The anti-theft position when driving. All features You will hear a reminder beeper if lock will lock the steering column and accessories on the car are usable. you leave the key in the ignition when you remove the key. Several of the lights on the instru- switch in the LOCK (0) or ment panel come on as a test when ACCESSORY (I) position and open If the front wheels are turned, the you turn the ignition switch from the driver’s door. Remove the key to anti-theft lock may sometimes make ACCESSORY to ON. turn off the beeper. it difficult to turn the key from LOCK to ACCESSORY. Firmly turn START (III) － Use this position the steering wheel to the left or to only to start the engine. The switch the right as you turn the key. returns to ON (II) when you let go of the key. 76 Instruments and Controls 01/06/25 15:48:20 31S3M610_080 Keys and Locks Power Door Locks To lock the passenger’s door when getting out of the car, push the lock MASTER DOOR LOCK SWITCH LOCK TAB tab down and close the door. To lock the driver’s door, remove the key from the ignition switch and push the lock tab down or push the master switch down, then close the door. Both doors can be locked from the outsidebyusingthekeyineither door. To unlock only the driver’s door from the outside, insert the key in Each door has a master door lock Each door has a lock tab at the top of the driver’s door lock, turn the key switch. Either switch locks and the door. When you push down the and release it. If you turn the key unlocks both doors. Push the switch lock tab on the driver’s door, both and hold it, both doors will unlock. down to lock both doors and up to doors lock. Pulling up the lock tab on Both doors will unlock when you unlock them. the driver’s door only unlocks that unlock the passenger’s door with the door. The lock tab on the passenger’s key. door only locks and unlocks that door. CONTINUED Instruments and Controls 77 01/06/25 15:48:30 31S3M610_081 Keys and Locks Lockout Prevention Remote Transmitter When you push the LOCK button a If you forget and leave the key in the second time within 5 seconds after ignition switch, Lockout Prevention LED LOCK you have locked the doors, you will will not allow you to lock the driver’s BUTTON hear a beep to verify that the doors door. With the driver’s door open are locked and the security system andthekeyintheignition,both has set. master door lock switches are TRUNK disabled. However, if the driver’s UNLOCK RELEASE When you push the UNLOCK button door is not open, the master door BUTTON BUTTON once, only the driver’s door unlocks. lock switches are not disabled. The passenger’s door unlocks when Pushing the switch down on the you push the button a second time. open passenger’s door will lock both PANIC The parking lights, side marker doors. If you try to lock an open BUTTON lights, taillights and license plate driver’s door by pushing down the light flash twice each time you push lock tab, the tabs on both doors pop You can lock and unlock your car the button. up. Pushing down the lock tab on the with the remote transmitter. When passenger’s door only locks that door. you push the LOCK button, both The ceiling light (if the ceiling light doors lock. The parking lights, side switch is in the center position) will marker lights, taillights and license come on when you press the plate light will flash once. UNLOCK button. If you do not open either door, the light stays on for about 10 seconds, then fades out. If you relock the doors with the remote transmitter before 10 seconds have elapsed, the light will go off immediately. 78 Instruments and Controls 01/06/25 15:48:42 31S3M610_082 Keys and Locks If you unlock the doors with the Recalling a Memorized Driving If the seat and mirrors are already in remote transmitter, but do not open Position the proper positions, you will hear either door within 30 seconds, the three beeps when you open the door. doors automatically relock and the With Memory 1 With Memory 2 security system sets. The driving position memory activated (Memory 1, Memory 2) is You cannot lock the doors with the shownonthebackofeach remote transmitter if either door is transmitter. Make sure you store not fully closed or the key is in the your desired driving position in the ignition switch. You cannot unlock memory that is activated by the the doors with the key in the ignition transmitter you normally carry. switch. You can turn off this driving position To open the trunk, push the Trunk memory activation. While standing Release button for approximately near the car, press and hold the one second. Theremotetransmitterswillalso LOCK and UNLOCK buttons at the activate the Driving Position same time.

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