Ignition Switch - Honda legend Owner's Manual

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Ignition Switch

The ignition switch has three
positions: LOCK (0), ACCESSORY
(I), and ON (II).
LOCK (0) − You can insert or
remove the key only in this position.
To turn the key, push it in slightly. If
your vehicle has an automatic
transmission, the shift lever must
also be in Park.
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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.
You can
ACCESSORY (I) −
operate the audio system (on some
types) and the cigarette lighter in
this position.
ON (II) − This is the normal key
position when driving. Several of the
indicators on the instrument panel
come on as a test when you turn the
ignition switch from the
ACCESSORY (I) to the ON (II)
position.
On some types, the headlights come
on automatically in this position.
The engine can be started with the
key in this position by pressing the
ENGINE START button (see page
390 on petrol models with manual
transmission and automatic
transmission, page 392 on petrol
models with i-SHIFT, and page
393 on diesel models).