1995 Honda Accord Coupe Owners Manual

MASTER KEY

You can open the trunk in two ways:

Pull the trunk release handle to the left of the driver's seat.

Use the master key to open the trunk lock. The valet key does not work in this lock.

To close the trunk, press down on the trunk lid.

See page 110 for cargo loading and weight limit information. Keep the trunk lid closed at all times while driving to avoid damaging the lid and getting exhaust gas in the interior. See Carbon Monoxide Hazard on page 28.

Instruments and Controls

Glove Box

Keys and Locks

An open glove box can cause serious injury to your passenger in a crash, even if the passenger is wearing the seat belt.

Always keep the glove box closed while driving.

MASTER KEY

GLOVE BOX

To protect items in the trunk when you need to give the key to someone else:

1. Lock the trunk release handle

with the master key.

2. Give the person the valet key.

Open the glove box by pulling the bottom of the handle. Close it with a firm push. Lock or unlock the glove box with the master key.

The glove box light comes on only when the instrument panel lights are on.

Instruments and Controls

Seat Adjustments

Front Seat Adjustments

To change the angle of the seat-back, pull up on the lever on the outside of the seat bottom. Move the seat-back to the desired position and release the lever. Let the seat-back latch in the new position.

Adjust the seat before you start driving.

To adjust the seat forward and backward, pull up on the lever under the seat cushion's front edge. Move the seat to the desired position and release the lever. Try to move the seat to make sure it is locked in position.

Instruments and Controls

Reclining the seat-back can decrease the protection you get from your seat belt in a crash.

You can slide under the seat belt and be seriously injured.

Adjust the seat-back to an upright position and sit well back in the seat.

Driver's Seat Power Height Adjustment

Driver's Lumbar Support

Rear Seat Access

Seat Adjustments

On EX model in the U.S., and EX-R model in Canada The height of your driver's seat is power adjustable. Pull up the switch to raise the seat. Push it down to lower the seat.

On EX model in the U.S.. and EX-R model in Canada Vary the lumbar support by moving the lever on the right side of the seat-back. Pivot the lever forward until it stops, then let it return. Doing this several times adjusts the lumbar support through its full range.

To get into the back seat on the driver's side, pull up on the seat-back adjustment lever. To tilt the passenger's seat-back out of the way, pull up on the release lever on the side of the seat-back. The seat-back will fold down and the seat will move forward. The seat returns to the original position when you push back the seat.

Instruments and Controls

Seat Adjustments

Head Restraints The front head restraints help protect you and your passenger from whiplash and other injuries. They are most effective when you adjust them so the top of the restraint is even with the top of your ears.

Instruments and Controls

To remove a head restraint for cleaning or repair, pull it up as far as it will go. Press the release button and pull the restraint out of the seat- back.

Driving your car without head restraints can lead to serious injury to you and your passenger in a crash.

Make sure the head restraints are in place and adjusted properly before driving.

RELEASE BUTTON

The front head restraints adjust for height. You need both hands to adjust the restraint. Do not attempt to adjust it while driving. To raise it, pull upward. To lower the restraint, press the release button and push the restraint down.

MASTER KEY

Folding Rear Seat

Pull

Make sure both rear shoulder belts are positioned in front of the rear seat-back whenever the seat-back is in its upright position.

The back of the rear seat folds down, giving you direct access to the trunk. The seat-back can be released from inside the car or inside the trunk.

To fold down the seat-back from inside the car, insert the master key in the lock on the rear shelf. Turn the key clockwise, pull down the top of the seat-back, then release the key.

To release the seat-back from inside the trunk, pull the release under the rear shelf.

To lock the seat-back upright, push it firmly against the rear shelf. Make sure it is latched in place by pulling on the top of the seat.

Make sure all items in the trunk, or items extending through the opening into the back seat, are tied down. Loose items can fly forward and cause injury if you have to brake hard. See Loading Cargo on page 110.

Never drive with the seat-back folded down and the trunk lid open. See Carbon Monoxide Hazard on page 28.

Instruments and Controls

Power Windows

Only on LX and EX models in the U.S., and EX-R model in Canada Your car's windows are electrically- powered. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II) to raise or lower any window.

Each door has a switch that controls its window. To open the window, push the switch down and hold it. Release the switch when you want the window to stop. Close the window by pushing the switch up and holding it.

Instruments and Controls

MAIN SWITCH

DRIVER'S WINDOW SWITCH

The driver's door has a master power window control panel. To open the passenger's window, push down on the switch and hold it down until the window reaches the desired position. To close the window, push up on the window switch. Release the switch when the window gets to the position you want.

The master control panel also con- tains these extra features:

AUTO — To open the driver's window fully, push the window switch firmly down and release it. The window automatically goes all the way down. To stop the window from going all the way down, push the window switch up briefly.

To open the driver's window only partially, push the window switch down lightly and hold it. The window will stop as soon as you release the switch.

The AUTO function only works to lower the driver's window. To raise the window, you must push the window switch up and hold it until the window reaches the desired position.

Power Windows, Moonroof

The MAIN switch controls power to the passenger's window. With this switch off, the passenger's window cannot be raised or lowered. The MAIN switch does not affect the driver's window. Keep the MAIN switch off when you have children in the car so they do not injure themselves by operating the windows unintentionally.

Moonroof

The power window system has a key- off delay function. The windows will still operate for up to ten minutes after you turn off the ignition. Opening either front door cancels the delay function. You must turn the ignition ON (II) again before you can raise or lower the windows.

Closing a power window on a child's hands or fingers can cause serious injury.

Make sure your children are away from the windows before closing them.

MOONROOF SWITCH

Only on EX model in the U.S., and EX-R model in Canada Use the switch on the dashboard to open and close the moonroof. The ignition must be ON (II). Push and hold the switch to open the moonroof. Release the switch when the moonroof reaches the desired position. To close the moonroof, press and hold the

switch.

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Instruments and Controls

Moonroof, Mirrors

The moonroof has a key-off delay. You can still open and close the moonroof for up to ten minutes after you turn off the ignition. The key-off delay cancels as soon as you open either front door. You must then turn the ignition ON (II) for the moonroof to operate.

Closing the moonroof on someone's hands or fingers can cause serious injury.

Make sure passengers are clear of the moonroof before closing it.

NOTICE

If you try to open the moonroof in below-freezing temperatures, or when it is covered with snow or ice, you can damage the moonroof panel or motor.

Instruments and Controls

Sunshade

Mirrors

You can slide the sunshade to any position when the moonroof is closed. The sunshade slides open with the moonroof. You must close it manu- ally.

TAB

Keep the inside and outside mirrors clean and adjusted for best visibility. Be sure to adjust the mirrors before you start driving.

The inside mirror has day and night positions. The night position reduces glare from headlights behind you. Flip the tab on the bottom edge of the mirror to select the day or night position.

Manual Door Mirrors

Adjusting the Power Mirrors

SELECTOR SWITCH

Mirrors

Only on Canadian LX model The outside mirrors can be adjusted by moving the knob located on each door.

On U.S. LX and EX models, and Canadian EX-R model Adjust the outside mirrors with the adjustment switch on the driver's door armrest:

1. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).

2. Move the selector switch to L

(driver's side) or R (passenger's side).

ADJUSTMENT SWITCH 3. Push the appropriate edge of the

adjustment switch to move the mirror right, left, up or down.

4. When you finish, move the

selector switch to the center (off) position. This turns off the adjustment switch so you can't move a mirror out of position by accidentally bumping it.

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Instruments and Controls

Mirrors, Parking Brake

Parking Brake

NOTICE

Driving the car with the parking brake applied can damage the rear brakes and axles.

The outside mirror on the passenger's side has curved glass. Objects look farther away than they are. Use this mirror to get a "wide view". Don't use it to judge the distance of things behind you.

PARKING BRAKE LEVER

To apply the parking brake, pull the lever up fully. To release it, pull up slightly, push the button, and lower the lever. The parking brake light on the instrument panel should go out when the parking brake is fully released (see page 34). If you try to drive the car without releasing the parking brake, the ABS cannot work properly.

Instruments and Controls

H

RESET

The digital clock displays the time with the ignition switch ON (II). To see the time with the ignition off, press and hold the wide button under the clock.

To set the clock:

1. Turn the ignition switch ON (II) to

display the time.

2. Swing down the front cover of the

wide button under the clock display. You will see H, M, and RESET buttons.

Digital Clock

3. Press and hold the H button until the hour advances to the desired time.

4. Press and hold the M button until

the numbers advance to the desired time.

You can use the RESET button to quickly set the time to the nearest hour. If the displayed time is before the half hour, pressing the RESET button sets the clock back to the previous hour. If the displayed time is after the half hour, pressing the RESET button sets the clock for- ward to the beginning of the next hour.

For example:

1:06 would RESET backward to 1:00. 1:52 would RESET forward to 2:00.

Instruments and Controls

Beverage Holder, Console Compartment

Beverage Holder

Push

Console Compartment

LEVER

Only on LX and EX models in the U.S., and EX-R model in Canada To open the beverage holder, push on the top. It is spring-loaded and will swing open. To close it, push it down until it latches.

Be careful when you are using the beverage holder. Spilled liquids can damage the upholstery, carpeting, and electrical components in the interior. If the liquid is very hot, it can scald you or your passengers.

CONSOLE COMPARTMENT To open the console compartment, press the lever and lift the lid.

To close, lower the lid and push it down until it latches.

Use the beverage holder only when the car is parked. If you place cups in the holder while driving, the liquid may spill when you go over bumps or around corners.

Instruments and Controls

Coin Box

Vanity Mirror

Coin Box, Vanity Mirror

COIN BOX

To open the coin box, pull the upper edge. Close it with a firm push.

On LX model in Canada To use the vanity mirror, pull down the passenger's sun visor.

On LX and EX models in the U.S., and EX-R model in Canada To use the vanity mirror, pull down either sun visor and swing down the cover.

The light beside the mirror comes on only when the light switch is turned on.

Instruments and Controls

Cigarette Lighter, Ashtrays

Cigarette Lighter

Ashtrays

CIGARETTE LIGHTER

The ignition switch must be in ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) for the cigarette lighter to work. To heat up the lighter, push it in. It will pop out when it is ready for use. Do not hold the lighter in while it is heating up, you could cause it to overheat.

ASHTRAY

ASHTRAY

Open the front ashtray by swinging the lid down. To remove it for emptying, open the lid then pull the ashtray straight outward.

The rear ashtray is at the rear end of the center console. Open the ashtray by swinging the upper edge of the lid down. To remove the ashtray for emptying, open it then lift up and out.

Instruments and Controls

Ashtrays, Interior Lights

NOTICE

Ceiling Light

Courtesy Lights

Use the ashtray only for cigarettes, cigars and other smoking materials. To prevent a possible fire and damage to your car, don't put paper or other things that can burn in the ashtray.

IGNITION SWITCH LIGHT

OFF

ON

DOOR ACTIVATED

DOOR LIGHT

The ceiling light has a three-position switch. In the OFF position, the light does not come on. In the center position, the ceiling light comes on when you open either door. In the ON position, the ceiling light stays on continuously.

Only on LX and EX models in the U.S., EX-R model in Canada The ignition switch light comes on when you open the driver's door and stays on several seconds after you close the door. The door light comes on when you open the door and goes off when you close the door.

Instruments and Controls

The heating and air conditioning* system in your car provides a com- fortable driving environment in all weather conditions.

* Air conditioning is optional on Canadian LX model.

The audio sound system is very versatile. To get the most from this system, take the time to learn what the controls do. Some models have an anti-theft audio system that requires a code number to enable it.

Comfort and Convenience Features

Heating and Cooling........................ 70
What Each Control Does............ 72
How to Use the System............... 73

Controlling Air Flow

Direction............................... 73
Ventilation................................ 73
To Cool with A/C.................... 74
To Heat..................................... 75
To Heat and Dehumidify

with Air Conditioning.......... 75
To Defog and Defrost............. 76
To Turn Everything Off............. 76
Audio System (Canadian LX)......... 77

AM/FM/Cassette Stereo

Audio System........................... 77
Operating the Radio.................... 78
Finding the Radio Station........... 78
Presetting..................................... 79
Adjusting the Sound.................... 79
Radio Frequencies....................... 80
Operating the Cassette Player... 81
Cassette Search Functions......... 81
Caring for Cassettes.................... 81

Audio System (Except

Canadian LX) ........................... 82

AM/FM/Cassette Stereo

Audio System........................... 82
Operating the Radio.................... 84
Presetting..................................... 86
Adjusting the Sound.................... 88
Radio Frequencies....................... 89
Operating the Cassette Player... 90
Cassette Search Functions......... 92
Caring For Cassettes................... 92
Operating the CD Player............ 93
CD Error Indications................... 96
Caring for the Cassette Player....... 97
Theft Protection............................... 99

Comfort and Convenience Features

Heating and Cooling

This system has full heating, venti- lation, and air conditioning capabi- lities. You can adjust the system controls to mix these in various combinations. The air flows into the interior at three possible levels, which you can select.

(Canadian LX model) If you purchased your car without air conditioning, it can be installed at any time. A Genuine Honda air conditioning system is available from your dealer. It meets Honda's high quality standards and is designed to fit your car. Please contact your dealer for more information.

Comfort and Convenience Features

CENTER VENT

SIDE VENT

The direction of air flow from the vents in the center and each side of the dashboard is adjustable. Move the tab in the center of each vent up- and-down and side-to-side.

The heating and cooling system draws air through the exterior vents at the bottom of the windshield. Keep these vents clear of leaves and other debris.

The side vents can be opened and closed with the dial next to it.

Heating and Cooling

Comfort and Convenience Features

Heating and Cooling

What Each Control Does

Fan Control Dial Turning this dial clockwise increases the fan speed, which increases air flow.

Temperature Control Dial Turning this dial clockwise increases the temperature of air flowing from the system.

Mode Buttons These buttons control the direction of air flow. The indicator light shows which button is controlling air flow.

Air Conditioning (A/C) Switch This switch turns the air condi- tioning ON and OFF. The indicator above the switch lights when the A/C is ON.

Comfort and Convenience Features

RECIRCULATION/ FRESH AIR BUTTON

AIR CONDITIONING SWITCH

FAN CONTROL DIAL

TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAL

MODE BUTTONS

The indicator light shows which mode is selected.

Recirculation/Fresh Air Button This button controls the source of air going into the system. When the

side of the button is pressed,

air comes from outside the car (the Fresh Air mode). When the

side of the button is pressed, the interior air recycles through the system (the Recirculation mode).

How to Use the System This section covers the best way to use the system for ventilation, cooling, dehumidifying, defrosting and heating. In most cases, the mode and air source selections are only recommendations. You may prefer different settings.

Use mode to heat or cool the interior more quickly, or to keep out smoke and dust. Leaving the system in the recirculation mode with the A/C off can cause the windows to fog up. Switch to mode as soon as the interior reaches a comfortable temperature or the outside smoky, dusty condition clears.

Heating and Cooling

The engine must be running for the heater and air conditioning to pro- vide hot and cold air. The heater uses engine coolant to warm the air. If the engine is cold, it will be several minutes before you feel warm air circulating.

The air conditioning system does not depend on engine temperature. It can produce cold air almost immedi- ately.

Ventilation Your car has a flow-through venti- lation system. Air enters the car through vents in front of the wind- shield. It circulates through the interior then exits through vents near the rear window. This system provides fresh air even when the car is standing still. To bring in outside air, press the button. Set the fan at a comfortable speed.

Controlling Air Flow Direction Air flows into the interior at three levels: Toward the floor through the dash vents toward the windshield and side windows flow level or combination of levels with the five mode buttons.

You select the air

and

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Comfort and Convenience Features

Heating and Cooling

To Cool with A/C To operate the air conditioning system, press the air conditioning switch. Set the fan to the desired speed. You can also use the

mode button to direct air out

of the dash and heater vents.

To cool the interior down rapidly after the car has been sitting in the sun:

1. Start the engine. 2. Turn on the A/C by pressing the

switch.

3. Set the fan to maximum speed. 4. Open the windows partially. Select

and

When the interior reaches a com- fortable temperature, close the windows and set the system for cooling as described above.

Comfort and Convenience Features

AIR CONDITIONING SWITCH

FAN CONTROL DIAL

TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAL

MODE BUTTONS

Air conditioning places an extra load on the engine. Watch the engine coolant temperature gauge (see page 38) when using the A/C in heavy traffic or driving up long hills. If it moves near the red zone, turn off the air conditioning until the gauge reads normally.

To Heat To warm the interior:

1. Start the engine. 2. Select 3. Switch the fan to the desired

and

speed.

4. Adjust the warmth of the air with

the temperature control dial.

To Heat and Dehumidify with Air Conditioning Air conditioning removes moisture from the air as it operates. When used in combination with the heater, it makes the interior warm and dry.

1. Switch the fan on. 2. Turn on the air conditioning. 3. Select

and any desired

mode button.

4. Adjust the temperature control

dial so the mixture of heated and cooled air feels comfortable.

Heating and Cooling

AIR CONDITIONING SWITCH

FAN CONTROL DIAL

TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAL

MODE BUTTONS

This setting is suitable for all driving conditions whenever the outside temperature is above 32°F (0°C).

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Comfort and Convenience Features

Heating and Cooling

To Defog and Defrost To remove fog from the inside of the windows:

1. Switch the fan on. 2. Turn on the air conditioning. 3. Select 4. Adjust the temperature control

and

dial so the air flow from the defroster vents feels warm.

5. Turn on the rear window defogger

to help clear the rear window.

To remove exterior frost or ice from the windshield and side windows after the car has been sitting out in cold weather:

1. Start the engine. 2. Select 3. Switch the fan and temperature

and

controls to maximum.

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To Turn Everything Off To shut off the system temporarily, turn the fan speed and temperature control dials all the way OFF.

You should shut the system com- pletely off only for the first few minutes of driving in cold weather, until the engine coolant warms up enough to operate the heater. Keep the fan on at all other times so stale air does not build up in the interior.

To rapidly remove exterior frost or ice from the windshield (on very cold days), first select windshield is clear, select avoid fogging the windows.

Once the to

These settings direct all the air flow to the defroster vents at the base of the windshield and the side window defroster vents. The air flow will get warmer and clear the windows faster as the engine warms up. You can close the side vents with the dial beside each vent. This will send more warm air to the windshield defroster vents.

For safety, make sure you have a clear view through all the windows before driving away.

AM/FM/Cassette Stereo Audio System For Canadian LX model only Your Honda audio system is easy to use, and will give clear A M / FM reception. The preset buttons allow you to select six stations on each band.

The cassette player features auto- reverse for continuous play.

Audio System

CASSETTE SLOT

ON/VOL KNOB SEEK BUTTON

TUNE BAR

PRESET BUTTONS

AM/FM BUTTON

Comfort and Convenience Features

Audio System

Operating the Radio The ignition switch must be in AC- CESSORY (I) or ON (II) to operate the audio system. Turn the system on by turning the ON/VOL knob clockwise. The radio comes on and displays the frequency of the station it was last tuned to.

Adjust the volume by turning the ON/VOL knob.

Comfort and Convenience Features

STEREO INDICATOR

ON/VOL KNOB SEEK BUTTON

TUNE BAR

PRESET BUTTONS

AM/FM BUTTON

Select the band you want to listen to by pressing the A M / FM button. You will see the selected band and the frequency in the display. STEREO will be displayed next to the frequency if the station is broadcasting in FM stereo. The AM stereo feature is not available.

Finding the Radio Station You can use any of three methods to find radio stations on the selected band: TUNE, SEEK, or the Preset buttons.

Use the TUNE bar to change the frequency in small increments. Press ) to go up, and the bottom the top ( ) to go down. Press and release to change the frequency to the next number.

Press the TUNE bar and hold it to go to a frequency that is far away. The frequency display will begin to count rapidly. It will stop counting when you release the bar.

The SEEK function searches for radio stations with strong signals. Every time you press the ON/VOL button, it advances to the next station.

Presetting The preset buttons allow you to store radio frequencies for later selection. Each button will store one frequency on the AM band, and one on the FM band.

To store a frequency:

1. Select the desired band, AM or

FM.

2. Use the TUNE or SEEK function

to tune the radio to a desired station.

3. Pick the Preset button you want for that station. Press the button and hold it until you hear a beep. Repeat steps 1 to 3 to store a total of six stations each on AM and FM.

Once that station's frequency is stored, simply press and release the proper preset button to tune to it. If you want to change any preset button's selection, store another fre- quency as described. The frequen- cies you preset will be lost if your car's battery goes dead or is discon- nected.

Audio System

Adjusting the Sound Use the Balance and Fader controls to adjust the sound "direction". The Balance control moves it left-to-right. The Fader control moves it front-to- back.

Use the Tone control to adjust the bass and treble to your liking.

The radio panel illumination comes on with the instrument panel lights, even with the radio off. You can turn off this illumination even with the radio on by pulling the Balance control knob out. Check this knob if the lights do not come on with the in- strument panel lights.

Comfort and Convenience Features

Audio System

Radio Frequencies Your Honda's radio can tune in all frequencies in both the AM and FM bands. Those bands cover these frequen- cies:

AM band: 530 kilohertz to 1,710 kilohertz FM band: 87.7 megahertz to 107.9 mega- hertz

Radio stations on the AM band are assigned frequencies at least 10
kilohertz apart (530, 540, 550). Those on the FM band are assigned frequencies at least 0.2 megahertz apart (87.9,88.1,88.3).

Comfort and Convenience Features

STEREO INDICATOR

ON/VOL KNOB SEEK BUTTON

TUNE BAR

PRESET BUTTONS

AM/FM BUTTON

Stations must use these exact frequencies. It is fairly common for stations to round-off the frequency in their advertising, so your radio will show a frequency of 100.9 even though the announcer may call the station "FM101."

Operating the Cassette Player Turn the system ON. Insert the cassette into the slot with the tape opening to the right. Push the cassette in most of the way. The drive will pull it in the rest of the way and begin to play.

or will light to show you

The which side of the cassette is playing. The indicates the side you inserted facing upward is now playing. To play the other side of the tape, press the PROG/PLAY button.

The system also has an Auto-reverse feature. It will automatically reverse direction when it reaches the end of the cassette. To remove the cassette from the drive, press the EJECT button. The system automatically ejects the cassette whenever you turn off the system or the ignition switch.

Audio System

EJECT BUTTON

FF/REW BUTTONS

CASSETTE SLOT

TAPE DIRECTION INDICATOR

PROG/PLAY BUTTON

Cassette Search Functions Fast forward and rewind allow you to move the tape rapidly to find a desired program. Note which direction the tape is moving from the Tape Direction Indicator. Press the FF or REW button to move the tape in the same direction or the opposite direction. It will go back to PLAY

when you push the PLAY button.

Caring for Cassettes Damaged cassettes can jam inside the drive or cause other problems. See page 97 for information on cassette care and protection.

Comfort and Convenience Features

Audio System

AM/FM/Cassette Stereo Audio System For U.S. LX and EX models, and Canadian EX-R model Your Honda audio system is easy to use, and will give clear A M / FM reception. The preset buttons allow you to select six stations on AM and twelve stations on FM.

(US: LX)

ON/OFF/VOL KNOB

CASSETTE SLOT

TUNE/SEEK FF/REW/TMS SWITCH

AM/FM BUTTON

PRESET BUTTONS

(US: EX, Canada: EX-R)

ON/OFF/VOL KNOB

CASSETTE SLOT

TUNE/SEEK FF/REW/TMS SWITCH

AM/FM BUTTON

PRESET BUTTONS

Comfort and Convenience Features

The cassette system uses Dolby B®* noise reduction to give excellent sound reproduction. The system also senses when a metal or chromium-dioxide (CrO being played and adjusts accordingly.

) tape is

On U.S. EX and Canadian EX-R models The Anti-theft feature disables the system if it is disconnected from the car's battery. To get the system working again, you must enter a code number.

* Dolby noise reduction manufac- tured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. "DOLBY" and the double-D symbol

are trademarks of Dolby

Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

(US: LX)

ON/OFF/VOL KNOB

CASSETTE SLOT

Audio System

TUNE/SEEK FF/REW/TMS SWITCH

AM/FM BUTTON

PRESET BUTTONS

(US: EX, Canada: EX-R)

ON/OFF/VOL KNOB

CASSETTE SLOT

TUNE/SEEK FF/REW/TMS SWITCH

AM/FM BUTTON

PRESET BUTTONS

Comfort and Convenience Features

Audio System

Operating the Radio The ignition switch must be in AC- CESSORY (I) or ON (II) to operate the audio system. Turn the system on by turning the ON/OFF/VOL knob clockwise The radio comes on and displays the frequency of the station it was last tuned to. The system turns off when you turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).

Adjust the volume by turning the ON/OFF /VOL knob.

Select the band you want to listen to by pressing the AM/FM button. You will see the selected band and the frequency in the display. ST will be displayed next to the fre- quency if the station is broadcasting in FM stereo. The AM stereo feature is not available

Comfort and Convenience Features

(US: LX)

ON/OFF/VOL KNOB

STEREO INDICATOR

AM/FM BUTTON

(US: EX, Canada: EX-R)

ON/OFF/VOL KNOB

STEREO INDICATOR

AM/FM BUTTON

You can use any of three methods to find radio stations on the selected band: TUNE, SEEK, or the Preset buttons.

The TUNE function lets you find a desired frequency. Push the TUNE/ SEEK switch up to change to a higher frequency, and down to change to a lower frequency. To change the frequency up or down a single increment, push and release the TUNE/SEEK switch.

The SEEK function searches the band for stations with a strong signal. Depending on which way you push the TUNE/SEEK switch, the system searches up or down from the current frequency. Push the switch until you hear a beep, then release it. The system searches until it finds a station with a strong signal, then stops. If you do not want to listen to that station, push TUNE/SEEK again.

(US: LX)

Audio System

TUNE/SEEK SWITCH

PRESET BUTTONS

(US: EX, Canada: EX-R)

TUNE/SEEK SWITCH

PRESET BUTTONS

Comfort and Convenience Features

(US: LX)

Audio System

Presetting The preset buttons allow you to store radio frequencies for later selection. Each button will store one frequency on the AM band, and two on the FM band. To store a frequency:

1. Select the desired band, AM or FM. FM1 and FM2 let you store two frequencies with each Preset button.

TUNE/SEEK SWITCH

AM/FM BUTTON

PRESET BUTTONS

2. Use the TUNE or SEEK function

to tune the radio to a desired station.

(US: EX, Canada: EX-R)

AUTO SELECT LIGHT

3. Pick the Preset button you want for that station. Press the button and hold it until you hear a beep.

4. Repeat steps 1 to 3 to store a total

of six stations on AM and twelve on FM.

Comfort and Convenience Features

TUNE/SEEK SWITCH

AM/FM BUTTON

PRESET BUTTONS

AUTO SELECT BUTTON

Once that station's frequency is stored, simply press and release the proper preset button to tune to it. If you want to change any preset button's selection, store another fre- quency as described. The frequen- cies you preset will be lost if your car's battery goes dead or is discon- nected.

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AUTO SELECT does not erase the stations you have manually preset. When you return to your normal reception area, turn off AUTO SELECT by pressing the button again. The light goes out and the Preset buttons can then select the stations you originally set.

You cannot manually store radio station frequencies in the Preset buttons when AUTO SELECT is ON. If you do not like the stations found by AUTO SELECT, you can still use the TUNE or SEEK function to find other stations.

On U.S. EX and Canadian EX-R models The AUTO SELECT function allows you to find stations easily when you are in an unfamiliar area. Press the AUTO SELECT button. The system automatically scans both bands to find six strong stations on AM and twelve on FM, and stores their frequencies in the Preset buttons. You can then use the Preset buttons in the normal manner to select those stations. "A SELECT" stays displayed next to the frequency as a reminder.

If you are in a remote area, AUTO SELECT may not find enough stations to fill all the available presets. If this is the case, you will see a "0" displayed when you press any Preset button that does not have a station stored.

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Adjusting the Sound Use the Balance and Fader controls to adjust the sound "direction". The Balance control moves it left-to-right. The Fader control moves it front-to- back.

To use either control, push on the knob to get it to pop out. Adjust the front-to-back sound to your liking with the outside ring.

Adjust side-to-side sound balance with the knob. Push the knob back in when you are done.

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FADER CONTROL

BALANCE CONTROL

BASS CONTROL

TREBLE CONTROL

The illumination for the radio con- trols comes on with the instrument panel lights, even if the radio is off. You can use the Balance control to turn off the radio panel illumination even with the radio on. Push the control knob so it pops out, then pull it out slightly further. Check this control if the control panel lights do not come on with the instrument panel lights.

Use the Bass and Treble controls to adjust the tone quality to your liking. Push on the knob to get the controls to pop out. Adjust the bass level with the outer ring and the treble level with the knob. When finished, push the knobs back in so there is less chance of accidentally changing your settings.

Radio Frequencies Your Honda's radio can tune in all frequencies in both the AM and FM bands. Those bands cover these frequen- cies:

AM band: 530 kilohertz to 1,710 kilohertz FM band: 87.7 megahertz to 107.9 mega- hertz

Radio stations on the AM band are assigned frequencies at least 10
kilohertz apart (530, 540, 550). Those on the FM band are assigned frequencies at least 0.2 megahertz apart (87.9, 88.1, 88.3).

Stations must use these exact frequencies. It is fairly common for stations to round-off the frequency in their advertising, so your radio will show a frequency of 100.9 even though the announcer may call the station "FM101."

(US: LX)

STEREO INDICATOR

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AM/FM BUTTON

(US: EX, Canada: EX-R)

STEREO INDICATOR

AM/FM BUTTON

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Operating the Cassette Player Turn the system ON. Insert the cassette into the slot with the tape opening to the right. Push the cassette in most of the way. The drive will pull it in the rest of the way and begin to play.

or will light to show you

The which side of the cassette is playing. The indicates the side you inserted facing upward is now playing. To play the other side of the tape, press the PROG button.

The system also has an Auto-reverse feature. It will automatically reverse direction when it reaches the end of the cassette.

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(US: LX)

ON/OFF/VOL KNOB CASSETTE

SLOT

TAPE DIRECTION INDICATOR

EJECT BUTTON

PROG BUTTON

PLAY BUTTON

DOLBY BUTTON

(US: EX, Canada: EX-R)

ON/OFF/VOL KNOB

CASSETTE SLOT

TAPE DIRECTION INDICATOR

EJECT BUTTON

PROG BUTTON

PLAY BUTTON

DOLBY BUTTON

Dolby® noise reduction turns on when you insert a cassette. If the tape was not recorded with Dolby "B" noise reduction, turn it off by pressing the

button.

To remove the cassette from the drive, press one of the EJECT buttons (AM/CD or FM1/FM2). If the AM/CD button is pushed, the system returns to the function last selected with that button. If the FM1/FM2 button is pushed, the system returns to the FM band last selected.

A cassette automatically ejects whenever you turn off the system or the ignition switch.

(US: LX)

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FF/REW/TMS SWITCH

EJECT BUTTON

PROG BUTTON

PLAY BUTTON

DOLBY BUTTON

REPEAT BUTTON

(US: EX, Canada: EX-R)

FF/REW/TMS SWITCH

EJECT BUTTON

PROG BUTTON

PLAY BUTTON

DOLBY BUTTON

REPEAT BUTTON

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Cassette Search Functions Once a cassette is playing, you can use the FF, REW, TMS, or REPEAT function to look for desired songs or passages.

To rewind the tape, push the FF/ REW/TMS switch down then release it. You will see REW in the display. To fast forward the tape, push the switch up then release it. You will see FF displayed. To stop rewind or fast forward, press the PLAY button. If the system reaches the end of the cassette while in fast forward or rewind, it automatically stops that function, reverses direction, and begins to play. Press the REPEAT button to replay the current passage. You will see RPT displayed. When the system reaches the end of the song or passage that is being played, it automatically goes into rewind. When it senses the beginning of that passage, it goes back to play. The

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The REPEAT and TMS functions use silent periods on the tape to find the end of a selection. These features may not work satisfactorily on tapes that have almost no gap between songs, a high noise level between songs, or silent periods in the middle of songs.

Caring for Cassettes Damaged cassettes can jam inside the drive or cause other problems. See page 98 for information on cassette care and protection.

system will continue repeating this passage until you turn off REPEAT by pressing the button again.

The TMS function lets you skip to the beginning of a song or other passage. The tape skips forward or backward, depending on which direction you push the FF/REW/ TMS switch.

Activate TMS by pushing the FF/ REW/TMS switch and holding it until you hear a beep. If you push the switch down, you will see REW blinking in the display as the tape rewinds. If you push the switch up, you will see FF blinking in the display as the tape fast forwards. When the system senses a silent period on the tape, it goes back to PLAY mode.

Operating the CD Player Optional for U.S. LX and EX models and Canadian EX-R model A Compact Disc changer is available for your car. It holds up to six discs, providing several hours of continu- ous programming. You operate the CD changer with the same controls used for the radio and cassette player.

Load the desired CD's in the magazine and load the magazine in the changer according to the instructions that came with the unit.

Your dealer has Genuine Honda accessory in-dash CD players available that are operated by the radio controls. If you have one of these units, use the directions in this section (except for multi-disc selection) to operate it.

To operate the CD changer, the ignition key must be in ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II). If you are listening to a cassette tape, eject it before playing a CD.

Press the CD button until "CD" appears on the display. Once in the CD mode, the system will start to play the first track of the first disc in the magazine.

When that disc ends, the next disc in the magazine is loaded and played.

After disc 6 has completed, the system will return to disc 1. To make your own disc selection, push one of the six preset buttons. Your selection will appear in the display and start playing.

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You can use the TUNE/SEEK switch while a disc is playing to select passages and change tracks. To move rapidly forward within a track, push up and hold the TUNE/ SEEK switch. Push down and hold the switch to move rapidly backward within a track. You will hear a beep a half second after you push the switch up or down. Keep pushing the switch until you think the track has advanced or returned to the desired position. The disc will start playing when you release the switch.

If you push the TUNE/SEEK switch up and release it before you hear a beep, the system will skip forward to the beginning of the next track on that CD. If will skip backward to the begin- ning of the current track if you push the switch down and release it.

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(US: LX)

ON/OFF/VOL KNOB

RPT INDICATOR

TUNE/SEEK SWITCH

CD BUTTON

REPEAT BUTTON

(US: EX, Canada: EX-R)

ON/OFF/VOL KNOB

A. SELECT INDICATOR

RPT INDICATOR

TUNE/SEEK SWITCH

CD BUTTON

A. SELECT/ REPEAT BUTTON

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If you push the REPEAT button on the U.S. LX model or the A. SELECT/REPEAT button on the U.S. EX and Canadian EX-R models, the system will continuously play the track you are listening to. You will see RPT in the display. Push the switch again to turn off the REPEAT mode.

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If you change modes to radio or tape while a CD is playing, then change back to CD mode, the same disc and track will play.

If you turn off the system while a CD is playing, either with the ON- OFF/VOL knob or by turning off the ignition, the system will begin at the same disc and track when you turn it back on.

If you try to select an empty slot in the magazine, the system will select and play the first track of the next disc in the magazine.

To return to the radio function, press the AM/FM button.

On U.S. EX and Canadian EX-R models You can get the CD player to randomly select tracks by pressing A. SELECT/REPEAT until you see A. SELECT in the display. With this active, the system selects and plays the tracks randomly, rather than sequentially, on each disc. When the system has played all the tracks on that disc, it loads the next disc and starts to play randomly. The system continues to select and play tracks randomly on each of the six discs until you press the A. SELECT/REPEAT button again.

To turn on random play mode while the system is in the REPEAT mode, turn off REPEAT mode first by pressing the A. SELECT/REPEAT button. Then, press the button again as explained above.

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CD Error Indications If you see an error indication on the display, find the cause in the chart to the right. If you cannot clear the error indication, take the car to your Honda dealer.

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For Canadian LX model only The cassette drive picks up dirt and oxides whenever you play a tape. This builds up over time and causes the sound quality to degrade. To prevent this, you should clean the cassette drive after every 30 hours of use. Your dealer has a cleaning kit available for this purpose.

To remind you, a small red light labelled CLEAN comes on every 50
hours of tape use. If you are already regularly cleaning the tape drive at least every 30 hours, simply push the CLEAN light for five seconds to turn it off.

If you do not clean the cassette drive regularly, it may eventually become impossible to remove the deposits with a normal cleaning kit.

CLEAN LIGHT

CLEAN

The cassette player automatically ejects cassettes that do not play normally. If it ejects a cassette before it begins to play, it is probably defective and should not be inserted again. You may have a cassette suddenly stop playing, reverse directions once or twice and then eject. This is normally an indication the tape is wound unevenly. It should play normally after being manually rewound.

Caring for the Cassette Player

Use 100-minute or shorter cassettes. Cassettes longer than 100 minutes use thinner tape that may break or jam the drive. Look at a cassette before you insert it. If the tape is loose, tighten it by turning one of the hubs with a pencil or your finger. If the label is peeling off, do not put it in the player. It may cause the cassette to jam in the drive mecha- nism when you try to eject it. Do not leave cassettes sitting where they are exposed to high heat or humidity, such as on top of the dashboard or in the player. If a cassette is exposed to extreme heat or cold, let it reach a moderate temperature before putting it in the player.

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On U.S. LX and EX models, and Canadian EX-R model

CLEAN INDICATOR

PRESET BUTTON

The cassette drive picks up dirt and oxides whenever you play a tape. This builds up over time and causes the sound quality to degrade. To prevent this, you should clean the cassette drive after every 30 hours of use. Your dealer has a cleaning kit available for this purpose.

After 30 hours of tape use, you will see CLEAN flashing for 5 seconds in

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the display when you insert a tape into the tape slot. If you are already regularly cleaning the tape drive at least every 30 hours, reset the indicator by pressing the Preset 6
button while the system is in the tape operation mode. Hold the button until you hear a beep and the CLEAN indicator goes out.

If you do not clean the cassette drive regularly, it may eventually become impossible to remove the deposits with a normal cleaning kit.

The cassette player automatically ejects cassettes that do not play normally. If it ejects a cassette before it begins to play, it is probably defective and should not be inserted again. You may have a cassette suddenly stop playing, reverse directions once or twice and then eject. This is normally an indication the tape is wound unevenly. It should play normally after being manually

rewound.

Use 100-minute or shorter cassettes. Cassettes longer than 100 minutes use thinner tape that may break or jam the drive.

Look at a cassette before you insert it. If the tape is loose, tighten it by turning one of the hubs with a pencil or your finger.

If the label is peeling off, do not put it in the player. It may cause the cassette to jam in the drive mecha- nism when you try to eject it.

Do not leave cassettes sitting where they are exposed to high heat or humidity, such as on top of the dashboard or in the player. If a cassette is exposed to extreme heat or cold, let it reach a moderate temperature before putting it in the player.

If your car's battery is disconnected or goes dead, the audio system will disable itself. If this happens, you will see "Code" in the frequency display the next time you turn on the system. Use the Preset buttons to enter the five-digit code. If it is entered correctly, the radio will start playing.

If you make a mistake entering the code, do not start over or try to correct your mistake. Complete the five-digit sequence, then enter the correct code. You have three tries to enter the correct code. If you are unsuccessful in three attempts, you must then leave the system on for one hour before trying again.

On U.S. EX and Canadian EX-R models Your car's audio system will disable itself if it is disconnected from electrical power for any reason. To make it work again, the user must enter a specific five-digit code in the Preset buttons. Because there are hundreds of number combinations possible from five digits, making the system work without knowing the exact code is nearly impossible.

You should have received two copies of a card that lists your audio system's code number and serial number. It is best to store one of these cards in a safe place at home, and to keep the other in your wallet or purse. In addition, you should write the audio system's serial number in this Owner's Manual. If you should happen to lose both cards, you must obtain the code number from your Honda dealer. To do this, you will need the system's serial number.

Theft Protection

You will have to store your favorite stations in the Preset buttons after the system begins working. Your original settings were lost when power was disconnected.

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Before you begin driving your Honda, you should know what gasoline to use, and how to check the levels of important fluids. You also need to know how to properly stow luggage or packages. This section will help you. If you plan to add any accesso- ries to your car, please read the information in this section first.

Before Driving

Break-in Period.............................. 102
Gasoline.......................................... 102
Oxygenated Fuels...................... 102
Driving in Foreign Countries... 103
Service Station Procedures .......... 104
Filling the Fuel Tank................. 104
Opening the Hood ..................... 105
Fuel Economy................................ 108
Vehicle Condition...................... 108
Driving Habits............................ 108
Accessories..................................... 109
Loading Cargo................................ 110

Before Driving

Gasoline Your Honda operates most effec- tively on unleaded gasoline with a pump octane number of 86 or higher. Use of a lower octane gasoline can cause a persistent, heavy metallic rapping noise in the engine that can lead to mechanical damage.

We recommend gasolines containing detergent additives that help prevent fuel system and engine deposits.

Using gasoline containing lead will damage your car's emission controls. This contributes to air pollution and can void certain parts of your warranty.

Oxygenated Fuels Some conventional gasolines are being blended with alcohol or an ether compound. These gasolines are collectively referred to as oxygenated fuels. To meet clean air standards, some areas of the United States and Canada use oxygenated fuels to help reduce emissions.

If you use an oxygenated fuel, be sure it is unleaded and meets the minimum octane rating requirement.

Before using an oxygenated fuel, try to confirm the fuel's contents. Some states/provinces require this information to be posted on the pump.

Break-in Period, Gasoline

Break-in Period Help assure your car's future reliability and performance by paying extra attention to how you drive during the first 1,000 km (600 miles). During this period:

Avoid full-throttle starts and rapid acceleration.

If you need to add oil, use the engine oil recommended in this owner's manual.

Avoid hard braking. New brakes need to be broken-in by moderate use for the first 300 km (200
miles).

You should follow these same re- commendations with an overhauled or exchanged engine, or when the brakes are relined.

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The following are the EPA-approved percentages of oxygenates:

ETHANOL (ethyl or grain alcohol) You may use gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol by volume. Gasoline containing ethanol may be marketed under the name "Gasohol."

MTBE (Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether) You may use gasoline containing up to 15% MTBE by volume.

Gasoline

METHANOL (methyl or wood alcohol) You may use gasoline containing up to 5% methanol by volume as long as it also contains cosolvents and corrosion inhibitors to protect the fuel system. Gasoline containing more than 5% methanol by volume may cause starting and/or perform- ance problems. It may also damage metal, rubber and plastic parts of your fuel system.

If you notice any undesirable operating symptoms, try another service station or switch to another brand of gasoline.

Fuel system damage or performance problems resulting from the use of an oxygenated fuel containing more than the percentages of oxygenates given above are not covered under warranty.

Driving in Foreign Countries Using any type of leaded gasoline in your Honda will affect performance and damage its emission controls. Unleaded gasoline may not be available in other countries. If you are planning to take your car outside the U.S. or Canada, write to Honda at the address shown for information about any modifications your car may need. Be sure to include the year and model of your car.

U.S. Owners: American Honda Motor Co., Inc. Consumer Affairs 1919 Torrance Blvd. Torrance, CA 90501-2746

Canadian Owners: Honda Canada Inc. 715 Milner Ave. Scarborough, Ontario M1B 2K8

Before Driving

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