Keys And Locks - Honda 2003 Civic Owner's Manual

Keys and Locks

Keys
KEY MASTER
NUMBER KEYS
PLATE (Black)
Your car comes with two master
keys and a valet key.
The master key fits all the locks on
your car:
• Ignition
• Doors
• Trunk
• Trunk release handle
• Rear seat trunk access
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Instruments and Controls
The valet key works only in the
ignition and the door locks. You can
keep the trunk, trunk release handle
VALET
KEY
and rear seat trunk access locked
(Gray)
when you leave your car and the
valet key at a parking facility. (See
Trunk, page
You should have received a key
number plate with your set of keys.
You will need this key number if you
ever have to get a lost key replaced.
Keep the plate stored in a safe place.
When replacing keys, use only
Honda-approved key blanks.
.)
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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.