Honda 2006 Accord Owner's Manual page 136

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You can insert or
LOCK (0)
remove the key only in this position.
To switch from ACCESSORY to
LOCK, you must push the key in
slightly as you turn it. If your car has
an automatic transmission, the shift
lever must also be in Park. The anti-
theft lock will lock the steering
column when you remove the key.
If the front wheels are turned, the
anti-theft lock may sometimes make
it difficult to turn the key from the
LOCK to the ACCESSORY position.
Firmly turn the steering wheel to the
left or to the right as you turn the
key.
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.
ACCESSORY (I) In this position,
you can operate the audio system
and the cigarette lighter.
Keys and Locks
This is the normal key
ON (II)
position when driving. All features
and accessories on the car are usable.
Several of the lights on the instru-
ment panel come on as a test when
you turn the ignition switch from
ACCESSORY to ON.
On some types, the headlights come
on automatically in this position.
START (III) Use this position
only to start the engine. The switch
returns to the ON (II) position when
you let go of the key.
The engine will not start if the
Immobilizer System does not recog-
nize the key's coding (see page
Instruments and Controls
131 ).
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