Ignition Switch - Honda 2004 Accord Online Reference Owner's Manual

Ignition Switch

The ignition switch has four
positions: LOCK (0), ACCESSORY
(I), ON (II), START (III)
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Instruments and Controls
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 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) You can
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).
START (III) Use this position
only to start the engine. The switch
returns to ON (II) when you let go of
the key.