Ignition Switch - Honda Element 2004 Owner's Manual

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The ignition switch has four
positions: LOCK (0), ACCESSORY
(I), ON (II), and START (III).
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LOCK (0) You can insert or
−
remove the key only in this position.
To turn the key, the shift lever must
be in Park, and you must push the
key in slightly.
If the front wheels are turned, the
anti-theft lock may make it difficult
to turn the key. Firmly turn the
steering wheel to the left or right as
you turn the key.
ACCESSORY (I)
operate the audio system and the
accessory power sockets in this
position.
ON (II) This is the normal key
−
position when driving. Several of the
lights on the instrument panel come
on as a test when you turn the
ignition switch from ACCESSORY
(I) to ON (II).
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START (III)
only to start the engine. The switch
returns to ON (II) when you let go of
the key.
You will hear a reminder beeper if
you leave the key in the ignition
switch in the LOCK (0) or
ACCESSORY (I) position and open
the driver's door. Remove the key to
turn off the beeper. The shift lever
must be in Park before you can
You can remove the key from the ignition
−
switch.

Ignition Switch

Use this position
−
Removing the key from the
ignition switch while driving
locks the steering. This can
cause you to lose control.
Remove the key from the
ignition switch only when
parked.
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