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Table of Contents > 3. Controls > Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel > Ignition Switch*

2017 Honda CR-V Owner's Manual ➜ Ignition Switch*

Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel  
Ignition Switch*  
1Ignition Switch*  
Manual transmission models  
3WARNING  
Removing the key from the ignition switch  
while driving locks the steering. This can  
cause you to lose control of the vehicle.  
(0 LOCK: Insert and remove the key in this  
position.  
(q ACCESSORY: Operate the audio system and  
other accessories in this position.  
Remove the key from the ignition switch  
only when parked.  
(w ON: This is the position when driving.  
(e START: This position is for starting the engine.  
The switch returns to ON (w when you let go of  
the key.  
Automatic transmission models  
You cannot take the key out unless the transmission  
is in (P  
.
All models  
If you open the driver’s door when the key is in LOCK  
(0 or ACCESSORY (q, the following messages  
appear on the multi-information display:  
•
•
In LOCK (0  
In ACCESSORY (q  
:
:
If the key won’t turn from LOCK (0 to ACCESSORY  
(q, turn the key while moving the steering wheel left  
and right. The steering wheel will unlock, allowing  
the key to turn.  
* Not available on all models  
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