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Keys and locks – HONDA 2000 Odyssey - Owner's Manual User Manual

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Keys and Locks

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.

Do not drop the keys or set heavy
objects on them.

Keep the keys away from liquids.
If they get wet, dry them immedi-
ately with a soft cloth.

The keys do not contain batteries.

Do not try to take them apart.

Remote Transmitter

Some models also come with a
remote transmitter; see page

81

for

an explanation of its operation.

Immobilizer System

The Immobilizer System protects
your vehicle from theft. A properly-

coded master or valet key must be
used in the ignition switch for the

engine to start. If an improperly-
coded key (or other device) is used,

the engine's fuel system is disabled.

When you turn the ignition switch to

ON (II), 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

LOCK (0), remove the key, reinsert

it, and turn the switch to ON (II)

again.

The system may not recognize your

key's coding if another immobilizer

key or other metal object is near the

ignition switch when you insert the

key. To make sure the system

recognizes the key code:

Do not keep other immobilizer

keys on the same key ring.

Use a plastic or leather key fob,
not metal.

Keep other keys away from your

vehicle's key and the ignition

switch while trying to start the
engine.

If the system repeatedly does not
recognize the coding of your key,
contact your Honda dealer.

This indicator will also blink several

times when you turn the ignition

switch from ON (II) to ACCESSORY

(I) or LOCK (0).

Do not attempt to alter this system

or add other devices to it. Electrical

problems could result that may make

your vehicle undriveable.

If you have lost your key and you
cannot start the engine, contact your
Honda dealer.

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