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EMERGENCY MODE
HOW TO UNLOCK THE SEAT USING
THE EMERGENCY KEY

• The seat can be unlocked using the emergency key

in an emergency such as when the motorcycle’s
battery runs out or the Honda SMART Key is lost or
battery runs out.
Remove the emergency key cylinder cap [1].
Turn the emergency cylinder using the emergency key
[2] to unlock the seat.

[1] [2]

HOW TO TURN ON THE IGNITION

SWITCH IN EMERGENCY MODE

• The smart control unit provides an emergency mode

to unlock the ESL and start the engine in an
emergency, such as when the Honda SMART Key is
lost or its battery runs out.
Remove the left rear cowl (page 2-25).
1. Remove the joint connector [1] from the emergency
connector.
2. Push the seat open switch [2] or fuel lid open switch
[3].
3. Install the joint connector.

[1]

[3] [2]

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4. Within 1 minute from step 3, press the ignition ON
switch [1] for more than 4 seconds.
The buzzer sounds for 2 seconds and the ESL
indicator turns on. The smart control unit enters the
ID tag number input mode.
5. Confirm the nine digits on the ID tag.
Press the ignition ON switch the same number of
times as the first digit from left of ID number then
rotate the ignition OFF switch [2] counterclockwise.
The buzzer sounds for 1 second and the ESL [1] [2]
indicator turns off for 1 second then it turns on.

• To input 0 of digit, rotate the ignition OFF switch

counterclockwise without pressing the ignition ON
switch.
• If the ID number is not input within 1 minute, the
input mode is time out. Try again from step 1.
6. Input the 2nd through 9th ID digits in the same
procedure as step 5.
The ESL indicator blinks at the interval of 2 seconds.

• If the ID input is unsuccessful, the ESL indicator

turns off and the buzzer sounds 6 times. Try again
from step 1.
7. Press the ignition ON switch to unlock the ESL and
press it again to turn the ignition switch ON.

• Rotate the ignition OFF switch counterclockwise to

turn the ignition switch OFF.
Repeat steps 1 through 6 to turn the ignition switch
ON when it is turned off.

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AUTHENTICATION ID REGISTRATION
PROCEDURE
• Each Honda SMART Key has its particular ID
number that cannot be changed or deleted.
• Once a Honda SMART Key has been registered to a
smart control unit (vehicle), it cannot be registered to
another smart control unit.

POTENTIAL COMMUNICATION
ERRORS
Radio-wave communication will be used when
registering the smart authentication ID.
If there is any problem in the registration of a Honda
SMART Key, the following may cause a communication
error.
– A TV tower, power generation plant, broadcast
station, airport or other facility that generates strong
radio wave or noise is situated nearby.
– The Honda SMART Key is nearby a wireless
communications device such as wireless
applications, a mobile phone, or laptop computer.
– The Honda SMART Key is making contact with or is
covered by a metallic object.
– The motorcycle battery voltage is low
– The Honda SMART Key battery power is low
– The Honda SMART Key has trouble
– The smart control unit has trouble
– The associated circuits of the smart control unit have
trouble

HOW TO SHORT THE REGISTRATION

CONNECTOR
Remove the maintenance lid (page 20-5).
Remove the dummy connector [1] from the registration
connector [2].
Short the registration connector using the short
connector included in the tool bag.

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Honda SMART Key REGISTRATION
PROCEDURE
WHEN THE ADDITIONAL SPARE Honda SMART
Key IS REQUIRED:

• All existing spare Honda SMART Keys must be

registered again.
• Never lose the ID tag of the Honda SMART Key
because it is necessary in emergency.
• Four Honda SMART Key ID codes can be registered
into one smart control unit. (It is possible to register
up to four Honda SMART Keys.)
• Do not turn ON more than two Honda SMART Keys
at the same time as it will cause registration failure.
Prepare a new Honda SMART Key.
Confirm that all Honda SMART Keys are turned OFF by
pushing the ON/OFF button. (The red LED blinks five
times.)
1. Turn the registered Honda SMART Key ON by
pushing the ON/OFF button for 1 second. (The
green LED blinks five times.)
2. Press the ignition ON switch [1].
Short the registration connector within 15 seconds
(page 22-13).
The smart control unit enters the spare key
registration mode.

• The registrations of all Honda SMART Keys except

the Honda SMART Key used now are deleted.
3. Turn the currently used Honda SMART Key OFF.
[1] [2]

• If there is a spare Honda SMART Key whose

registration has been deleted, register them first and
then register a new Honda SMART Key.
4. Bring a new Honda SMART Key near the motorcycle
and turn it ON.
5. Press the ignition ON switch within 2 minutes after
shorting the registration connector.
The new Honda SMART Key is registered into the
smart control unit.

• If there is any problem in the registration, the ESL

indicator will indicate the failure code (page 22-19).
6. Turn the registered Honda SMART Key OFF.
Repeat the steps 4 and 5 within 2 minutes after
registering the previous Honda SMART Key when
you continuously register the other Honda SMART
Key.

• The smart control unit can store up to four Honda

SMART Keys. (If you try to register fifth new Honda
SMART Key, the ESL indicator blinks.)
7. Disconnect the short connector from the registration
connector.
8. Rotate the ignition OFF switch [3] counterclockwise
to turn the ignition switch OFF.

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WHEN ALL Honda SMART Keys WERE LOST:

• Never lose the ID tag of the key because it is

necessary in emergency.
• Do not turn ON more than two Honda SMART Keys
at the same time as it will cause registration failure.
Prepare new Honda SMART Keys and the ID tag of the
lost Honda SMART Key.
Confirm that all Honda SMART Keys are turned OFF by
pushing the ON/OFF button. (The red LED blinks five
times.)
1. Bring a new Honda SMART Key near the motorcycle
and turn it ON by pushing the ON/OFF button for 1
second. (The green LED blinks five times.)
2. Turn the ignition switch ON using the emergency
mode (page 22-11).
Short the registration connector within 15 seconds
(page 22-13).
3. Press the ignition ON switch [1] within 2 minutes
after shorting the registration connector.
Rotate the ignition OFF switch [2] counterclockwise.
Disconnect the short connector from the registration
connector.
4. Turn the ignition switch ON with the Honda SMART
Key used in step 1.
Short the registration connector within 15 seconds.
Turn the Honda SMART Key OFF.
[1] [2]
5. If you have another new Honda SMART Key, turn a
new Honda SMART Key ON.
Press the ignition ON switch within 2 minutes after
registering the previous Honda SMART Key.
Turn the new Honda SMART Key OFF.
6. Disconnect the short connector from the registration
connector.
7. Rotate the ignition OFF switch counterclockwise to
turn the ignition switch OFF.

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REGISTRATION PROCEDURE WHEN
REPLACING THE Honda SMART Key,
SMART CONTROL UNIT, AND ESL
UNIT AT THE SAME TIME

• In this case, it is not necessary to replace the ECM.

Replace the following:
– Smart control unit (page 22-20)
– ESL unit (page 22-20)
1. Bring a new Honda SMART Key near the motorcycle
and turn it ON by pushing the ON/OFF button for 1
second. (The green LED blinks five times.)
2. Press the ignition ON switch [1] and turn ignition
OFF switch [2] counterclockwise and hold them for 4
seconds.
If registration is successful, the ignition switch will be
turned ON.

• If there is any problem in the registration, the ESL

indicator will indicate the failure code (page 22-19).
3. Rotate the ignition OFF switch counterclockwise to
turn the ignition switch OFF. [2]
[1]
4. Perform the registration of the other Honda SMART
Key if necessary (page 22-14).

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SMART CONTROL UNIT
REGISTRATION PROCEDURE

• When the smart control unit is to be replaced,

replace the smart control unit and Honda SMART
Key as a set because the Honda SMART Keys
already registered cannot be registered again.
• Never lose the ID tag of the Honda SMART Key
because it is necessary in emergency.
Replace the smart control unit (page 22-20).
Prepare new Honda SMART Keys and the ID tag of the
lost Honda SMART Key.
Confirm that all Honda SMART Keys are turned OFF by
pushing the ON/OFF button. (The red LED blinks five
times.)
1. Bring a new Honda SMART Key near the motorcycle
and turn it ON by pushing the ON/OFF button for 1
second. (The green LED blinks five times.)
2. Short the registration connector (page 22-13).
Press the ignition ON switch [1] for more than 4
seconds.
The buzzer sounds for 2 seconds and the ESL
indicator turns on. The smart control unit enters the
ID tag number input mode.
3. Confirm the nine digits on the ID tag.
Press the ignition ON switch the same number of
times as the first digit from left of ID number then
rotate the ignition OFF switch [2] counterclockwise. [1] [2]
The buzzer sounds for 1 second and the ESL
indicator turns off for 1 second then it turns on.

• To input 0 of digit, rotate the ignition OFF switch

counterclockwise without pressing the ignition ON
switch.
• If the ID number is not input within 1 minute, the
input mode is time out. Try again from step 1.
4. Input the 2nd through 9th ID digits in the same
procedure as step 3.
5. Wait for 1 second.
If registration is successful, the ignition switch will be
turned ON.

• If there is any problem in the registration, the ESL

indicator will indicate the failure code (page 22-19).
6. Disconnect the short connector from the registration
connector.
7. Rotate the ignition OFF switch counterclockwise to
turn the ignition switch OFF.

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ECM REGISTRATION PROCEDURE
Replace the ECM with a new one (page 4-55).
1. Turn the registered Honda SMART Key ON by
pushing the ON/OFF button for 1 second.
2. Press the ignition ON switch [1].
Short the registration connector after more than 15
seconds (page 22-13).
3. Wait for 1 second.

• If there is any problem in the registration, the ESL

indicator will indicate the failure code (page 22-19).
4. Disconnect the short connector from the registration
connector.
[1] [2]
5. Rotate the ignition OFF switch [2] counterclockwise
to turn the ignition switch OFF.

ESL UNIT REGISTRATION

PROCEDURE
Replace the ESL unit with a new one (page 22-20).
1. Turn the registered Honda SMART Key ON by
pushing the ON/OFF button for 1 second.
2. Short the registration connector (page 22-13) with
the ignition switch OFF.
3. Wait for 1 second.

• If there is any problem in the registration, the ESL

indicator will indicate the failure code (page 22-19).
4. Disconnect the short connector from the registration
connector.

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