Honda SMART Key System

The Honda SMART Key system allows you to operate the main switch without inserting a key into a keyhole.

The system runs a two-way authentication between the vehicle and the Honda SMART Key to verify if it is the registered Honda SMART Key.

The Honda SMART Key system uses low-intensity radio waves. It may affect medical equipment such as a cardiac pacemaker.

Switching the Honda SMART Key System

To switch the Honda SMART Key system to activation or deactivation

Press the ON/OFF button until the Honda SMART Key LED changes colour.

To check the Honda SMART Key system status

Lightly press the ON/OFF button. The Honda SMART Key LED will show the status.

When the Honda SMART Key LED is:

Green: (active)	Honda SMART Key system authentication can be performed.
Red:(inactive)	Honda SMART Key system authentication cannot be performed.

LED ON/OFF button

Operating Range

The operating range varies when the ignition switch is locked or unlocked.

The Honda SMART Key system uses low-intensity radio waves. Therefore, the operating range may be wider or narrower, or the Honda SMART Key system may not work properly in the following situations:

When the Honda SMART Key battery is depleted.

When there are facilities nearby that generate strong radio waves or noise, such as TV towers, power stations, radio stations, or airports.

When you carry the Honda SMART Key with a laptop or wireless communication device such as a radio or mobile phone.

When the Honda SMART Key comes into contact with or is covered by metal objects.

When the ignition switch is unlocked:

The system can be operated within the shaded area shown in the illustration.

Placing the Honda SMART Key on the fuel tank may cause communication failure.

When the ignition switch is locked:

The system can be operated within the shaded area shown in the illustration.

About 2 m (6.6 ft)

To switching the Honda SMART Key system

Anyone can operate the ignition switch and start the engine if your Honda SMART Key is within operating range of your vehicle, even if you are on the other side of a wall or window. If you are away from your vehicle but your Honda SMART Key will still be within the system’s operating range, deactivate the Honda SMART Key system.

Activate or deactivate the Honda SMART Key system

Anyone in possession of the Honda SMART Key can perform the following operations if the Honda SMART Key is within operating range:

Starting the engine

Unlocking the steering lock

You should always keep the Honda SMART Key on your person after you get on and off the vehicle or while riding.

Do not place the Honda SMART Key in the under the rear seat.

If the electrical system is on, the vehicle can be operated even by a person who does not have a verified Honda SMART Key.

Whenever you leave your vehicle, turn off the electrical system and lock the steering.

Switching the ignition switch

To Activate the Electrical System

Make sure that the Honda SMART Key is activated and enter the operating range for the vehicle.

Push the ignition (On) switch.

The electrical system activates and the engine can be started.

Honda SMART Key

When the Honda SMART Key system does not work properly

To turn Off the Electrical System

Turn the ignition switch knob / (Off/Lock) counterclockwise

Leave the operating range with the Honda SMART Key or switch the Honda SMART Key system to inactive.

When the Honda SMART Key system does not work properly

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