Honda SMART Key System

The Honda SMART Key system allows you to operate the ignition 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.

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)

Anyone can unlock 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 is still within operating range, deactivate the Honda SMART Key system.

To switching 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 ignition switch.

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 store the Honda SMART Key under the seat.

If the ignition switch is in the (On) position, the vehicle can be operated even by a person who does not have a verified Honda SMART Key.

Whenever you leave your vehicle, lock the steering and lock the ignition switch.

Make sure the Honda SMART Key indicator goes off and all turn signals flash once at this time.

Switching the ignition switch

To Unlock the Ignition Switch

Make sure that the Honda SMART Key system is activated.

To authenticate the Honda SMART Key system, push the ignition switch.

When properly authenticated and the ignition switch is unlocked, the Honda SMART Key indicator comes on.

Turn the ignition switch to the (On) position while the Honda SMART Key indicator comes on.

If you do not turn the ignition switch to the (On) position within 20 seconds after pushing in the ignition switch, the Honda SMART Key indicator will go off, the turn signals flash 1 time, and then the ignition switch will be locked.

When the Honda SMART Key system does not work properly

If someone without the Honda SMART Key tries to turn the ignition switch, the ignition switch rotates freely. If you notice the ignition switch is in a different position, turn the ignition switch to the original ( (Off) or (Lock)) position.

Honda SMART Key Honda SMART Key indicator Ignition switch

To Lock the Ignition Switch

Turn the ignition switch to the (Off) or (Lock) position.

Lock the ignition switch by doing one of the following:

Leave the operating range with the Honda SMART Key.

Push the ignition switch.

Wait for approximately 20 seconds after turning the ignition switch from (On) to (Off) or (Lock) position.

Switch the Honda SMART Key system to inactive.

Make sure that the Honda SMART Key indicator goes off, and the turn signals flash once. This indicates that the ignition switch is locked.

When the Honda SMART Key system does not work properly

Ignition switch (On) (Lock) (Off)

Always make sure the ignition switch position is in the (Off) or (Lock) position when you leave your vehicle.

When the ignition switch is locked in the (Off) position, the steering cannot be locked. To lock the steering, unlock the ignition switch.

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