Security

[Kremmen]

As do some JLR models that some insurers won't touch

[Lord Voltermore]

I was told by a friend “no one in their right mind would steal a jazz only people over 85” bit cheeky but it gave me a laugh.

But who would suspect an 85 year old with a relay scanner disguised as a hearing aid?  For some thats a pension plan  

[Jazzfreak]

I am trying to keep up with all this security lark..
I am getting confused about this keyless access system…* not available on all models it says in the handbook.

So is this model keyless? I mean to say I use the key buttons to lock/ unlock my,new to me, Mk 4 Jazz…

Also , and I quote “ communication between the keyless remote and the vehicle consumes the keyless remotes battery”
“ battery life is about 2 years…”

So my question is,does this apply to my car?..

And if so how do I replace the battery in the key fob? Handbook doesn’t seem to say,unless I just can’t find it?
And where to buy and how much money?

I am worried about this as in 2 years time I could be sitting in the car but the battery is dead and so the car will not start?
Is that correct?

And yes,I am an old bugger

[Kremmen]

If your model is keyless then with the fob in your pocket, no buttons pressed, the drivers door opens when you pull the handle

To change the fob battery is easy and is covered in the manual

[tfw7]

My 72 SR is NOT keyless entry (but is keyless start - once drove home with keys in boot)

I had to change my battery recently after 3 years.
Instructions are in book but hard to find. Under Remote Transmitter Care, P576
Hard to prise it open, but managed it (took longer to find a coin...)
Normal Duracell CR2032 battery

[Lord Voltermore]

And where to buy and how much money?

I am worried about this as in 2 years time I could be sitting in the car but the battery is dead and so the car will not start?
Is that correct?

CR2032 batteries, widely available.  But buy good quality.  Cheapo ones from discount stores dont last long.

Dont worry.  The car gives plenty of advance warning  the key battery is getting low. Probably several days more use.  The symbol is large ,difficult to ignore and its obvious what it means.     If you're worried just keep a spare CR2032 battery in the car.  If necessary   you can unlock the drivers door using the built in key blade (see illustration in twf7's post )  You can also use this blade to prise  open the key (or a coin) to change the battery. 

[Jazzfreak]

My 72 SR is NOT keyless entry (but is keyless start - once drove home with keys in boot)

I had to change my battery recently after 3 years.
Instructions are in book but hard to find. Under Remote Transmitter Care, P576
Hard to prise it open, but managed it (took longer to find a coin...)
Normal Duracell CR2032 battery

Aha! That explains it a little. Thanks. Mine is a 2023 SR so not keyless :'(..no wonder. Thought I was going crazy.
Anyway,I only have 442 pages in my handbook…I looked where you said and it explains locking/unlocking but nothing about the battery and access to it. How very strange.?

Rather important methinks that this vital battery doesn’t seem to be worth a mention. It mentions life of battery but not what it is and how to access it!
I shouldn’t have to rely on this (wonderful );forum

Thanks all

[Jazzfreak]

If your model is keyless then with the fob in your pocket, no buttons pressed, the drivers door opens when you pull the handle

To change the fob battery is easy and is covered in the manual

Where in the manual please?

[Jazzfreak]

And where to buy and how much money?

I am worried about this as in 2 years time I could be sitting in the car but the battery is dead and so the car will not start?
Is that correct?

CR2032 batteries, widely available.  But buy good quality.  Cheapo ones from discount stores dont last

Dont worry.  The car gives plenty of advance warning  the key battery is getting low. Probably several days more use.  The symbol is large ,difficult to ignore and its obvious what it means.     If you're worried just keep a spare CR2032 battery in the car.  If necessary   you can unlock the drivers door using the built in key blade (see illustration in twf7's post )  You can also use this blade to prise  open the key (or a coin) to change the battery.

I’m more worried about the car not starting. I know I can open the door with the ‘hidden’ key.Thanks

[tfw7]

Aha! That explains it a little. Thanks. Mine is a 2023 SR so not keyless :'(..no wonder. Thought I was going crazy.
Anyway,I only have 442 pages in my handbook…I looked where you said and it explains locking/unlocking but nothing about the battery and access to it. How very strange.?

Rather important methinks that this vital battery doesn’t seem to be worth a mention. It mentions life of battery but not what it is and how to access it!
I shouldn’t have to rely on this (wonderful );forum

Thanks all

If you have the online/pdf manual, try searching for "remote transmitter"

[tfw7]

https://www.honda.co.uk/cars/owners/manuals-and-guides/honda-owners-manuals.html

[5thcivic]

The car will sense when your key battery is low and give a dashboard warning to change the battery well ahead of when it no longer works.

[Tombola]

[Lord Voltermore]

I find it easier using the on line version of the manual.  Its searchable . Its similar to the paper  manual  but page numbers differ slightly so I think there is more info .

There is  also a separate Sat Nav  manual on line for the "Here" system in my My24 car. This is definitely more detailed than the sat nav info in the paper manual. 

Also beware that  the manuals tend to give info in two columns. One appears to be the main information while you might skip over the second thinking its just notes.  But it contains some essential details.  (such as how to turn off the key transmissions by pressing both buttons)

[Jazzfreak]

Very useful thanks. A technician did actually show me today also.

Regarding screen washer jets on my car: Dealer has looked and decided to replace,under warranty,all 3 jets.
The rear one was completely blocked with crap and the front ones not directing the water properly!

And the car is only just over 18 months old so a little disappointing to say the least.