MODE BUTTONS
TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAL
RECIRCULATION BUTTON
AIR CONDITIONING BUTTON
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER BUTTON
Rear Window Defogger Button This button turns the rear window defogger on and off (see page 63 ).
Recirculation Button This button controls the source of the air going into the system. When the indicator above this button is lit, air from the vehicle's interior is sent through the system again (Recircula- tion mode). When the indicator is off, air is brought in from outside the vehicle (Fresh Air mode).
Main MenuTable of ContentsstMode Buttons Use the MODE buttons to select the vents the air flows from. Some air will flow from the dashboard corner vents in all modes.
Air flows from the center
and corner vents in the dashboard.
Air flow is divided between the vents in the dashboard and the floor vents.
Air flows from the floor
vents.
Air flow is divided between
the floor vents and the defroster vents at the base of the windshield.
Air flows from the defroster vents at the base of the windshield. When you select the system automatically switches to Fresh Air mode and turns on the A/C.
or
Heating and Cooling
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Main MenuTable of ContentsstHeating and Cooling
Vent Controls
CENTER VENT
DRIVER'S-SIDE VENT
PASSENGER'S-SIDE VENT
The direction of air flow from the vents in the center and each side of the dashboard is adjustable.
To adjust the air flow from the center vent, move the tab up-and- down and side-to-side.
On the driver's-side vent, move the vent up-and-down and move the tab side-to-side. On the passenger's-side vent, move the tab up-and-down and move the vent side-to-side.
The vents in the corners of the dashboard can be opened and closed with the dials underneath them.
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Main MenuTable of ContentsstHow to Use the System This section covers how to set up the system controls for ventilation, heating, cooling, dehumidifying, and defrosting.
The engine must be running for the heater and air conditioning to generate 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 coming from the system.
The air conditioning does not rely on engine temperature.
It is best to leave the system in Fresh Air mode under almost all conditions. Keeping the system in Recirculation mode, particularly with the A/C off, can cause the windows to fog up. Switch to Recirculation mode when you are driving through smoky or dusty conditions, then switch back to Fresh Air mode when the condition
Heating and Cooling
FAN CONTROL DIAL
MODE BUTTONS
TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAL
RECIRCULATION BUTTON
AIR CONDITIONING BUTTON
clears.
The outside air intakes for the heating and cooling system are at the base of the windshield. Keep these clear of leaves and other debris.
Ventilation The flow-through ventilation system draws in outside air, circulates it through the interior, then exhausts it through vents near the rear window.
1. Turn the temperature control dial
all the way to the left. Make sure the A/C is off.
2. Select 3. Set the fan to the desired speed.
and Fresh Air mode.
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Main MenuTable of ContentsstHeating and Cooling
To Cool with A/C 1. Turn on the A/C by pressing the
button. The light above the button should come on when a fan speed is selected.
2. Make sure the temperature
control dial is all the way to the left.
3. Select 4. If the outside air is humid, select Recirculation mode. If the outside air is dry, select Fresh Air mode. 5. Set the fan to the desired speed.
If the interior is very warm from being parked in the sun, you can cool it down more rapidly by setting up the controls this way:
1. Start the engine. 2. Turn on the A/C by pressing the button. Make sure the tempera- ture control dial is all the way counterclockwise.
3. Set the fan to maximum speed. 4. Open the windows partially. Select
and Fresh Air mode.
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FAN CONTROL DIAL
MODE BUTTONS
TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAL
RECIRCULATION BUTTON
AIR CONDITIONING BUTTON
When the interior has cooled down to a more comfortable temperature, close the windows and set the controls as described for normal cooling.
Air conditioning places an extra load on the engine. Watch the engine coolant temperature gauge (see page 55) when driving in stop-and-go traffic or climbing a long, steep hill. If it moves near the red zone, turn off the A/C until the gauge reads normally.
Main MenuTable of ContentsstTo Heat To warm the interior:
1. Start the engine. 2. Select 3. Set the fan to the desired speed. 4. Adjust the warmth of the air with
and Fresh Air mode.
the temperature control dial.
To Heat and Dehumidify with Air Conditioning Air conditioning, as it cools, removes moisture from the air. 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 4. Adjust the temperature control
and Fresh Air mode.
dial so the mixture of heated and cooled air feels comfortable.
This setting is suitable for all driving conditions whenever the outside temperature is above 32°F (0°C).
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To Defog and Defrost To remove fog from the inside of the windows:
1. Switch the fan on. 2. Select
When you select system automatically switches to Fresh Air mode and turns on the A/C.
the
3. Adjust the temperature control
dial so the air flow from the defroster vents feels warm.
4. Turn on the rear window defogger
to help clear the rear window. When you switch to another mode from Press the A/C button to turn it off.
the A/C stays on.
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Main MenuTable of ContentsstThese 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 underneath 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.
To Turn Everything Off To shut off the system temporarily, turn the fan speed and temperature control dials all the way to the left.
You should shut the system completely 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.
Heating and Cooling
To remove exterior frost or ice from the windshield and side windows after the vehicle has been sitting out in cold weather:
1. Start the engine. 2. Select
When you select system automatically switches to Fresh Air mode and turns on the A/C.
the
3. Switch the fan and temperature
controls to maximum.
To rapidly remove exterior frost or ice from the windshield (on very cold days), first select the Recirculation mode. Once the windshield is clear, select the Fresh Air mode to avoid fogging the windows.
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Main MenuTable of ContentsstOn EX-V6 model The automatic climate control system in your Honda picks the proper combination of air condi- tioning, heating, and ventilation to maintain the interior temperature you select. The system also adjusts the fan speed and air flow levels.
The direction of air flow from the vents in the center and each side of the dashboard is adjustable.
To adjust the air flow from the center vent, move the tab up-and- down and side-to-side. On the driver's-side vent, move the vent up-and-down and move the tab side-to-side. On the passenger's-side vent, move the tab up-and-down and move the vent side-to-side.
The side vents can be opened and closed with the dials underneath them.
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CENTER VENTS
DRIVER'S-SIDE VENT
The climate control system draws air through the exterior vents at the bottom of the windshield. Keep these vents clear of leaves and other debris.
For the climate control system to provide heating and cooling, the engine must be running.
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Main MenuTable of ContentsstClimate Control System
PASSENGER'S-SIDE VENT
Close
Open
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Main MenuTable of ContentsstFully-automatic Operation To put the Automatic Climate Control in fully-automatic mode, press the AUTO button and set the fan control dial to AUTO, then set the desired temperature by turning the temperature control dial. You will see FULL AUTO in the system's display. The light above the
button also goes on or off to show you which mode, Recirculation or Fresh Air, is selected.
The system automatically selects the proper mix of conditioned and/or heated air that will, as quickly as possible, raise or lower the interior temperature from its current level to the set temperature.
When you set the temperature to its lower limit (60°F/18°C) or its upper limit (90°F/32°C), the system runs at full cooling or heating only. It does not regulate the interior temperature. When the temperature is set
Climate Control System
TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAL
FULL AUTO DISPLAY
FAN CONTROL DIAL
AUTO BUTTON
OFF BUTTON
between the lower and upper limits, the system regulates the interior temperature to the set value.
In cold weather, the fan will not come on automatically until the vehicle has been driven for a short time and the heater starts to develop warm air.
Pressing the OFF button shuts the climate control system completely off. Keep the system completely off only for short periods. To keep stale air and mustiness from collecting, you should have the fan running at all times.
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Main MenuTable of ContentsstClimate Control System
Semi-automatic Operation You can manually select various functions of the Climate Control system when it is in FULL AUTO. All other features remain auto- matically controlled. Making any manual selection causes the word FULL to go out.
Air Conditioning (A/C) Button Press the A/C button to turn the air conditioning on and off. You will see A/C ON or A/C OFF in the display.
When you turn the A/C off, the sys- tem cannot regulate the inside tem- perature if you set the dial below the outside temperature. With the A/C on, use the temperature control dial to adjust the temperature of the air flow to a comfortable setting.
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TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAL
AIR CONDITIONING BUTTON
RECIRCULATION BUTTON
Recirculation Button This button controls the source of the air going into the system. When the indicator above this button is lit, air from the vehicle's interior is sent through the system again (Recircula- tion mode). When the indicator is off, air is brought in from outside the vehicle (Fresh Air mode).
You can, for example, manually put the system in recirculation mode when driving through an area of smoke or fumes.
Main MenuTable of ContentsstFan Control Dial You can manually select the fan speed by turning the fan control dial. When you turn the dial clockwise, the fan is taken out of automatic mode and starts to run at its lowest speed. Turning the dial fully clockwise increases the fan's speed, which increases air flow.
Mode Button Use the MODE button to select the vents the air flows from. Some air will flow from the dashboard corner vents in all modes. Each time you press the MODE button, the display shows the mode selected. Press the button four times to see all the modes.
Climate Control System
MODE BUTTON
FAN CONTROL DIAL
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Main MenuTable of ContentsstClimate Control System
The main air flow is divided
between the floor vents and de- froster vents at the base of the wind- shield.
The main air flow comes
from the floor vents.
The main air flow is divided
between the dashboard vents and the floor vents.
The main air flow comes
from the dashboard vents.
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Main MenuTable of ContentsstThe button directs the main air flow to the windshield for faster defrosting. It also overrides any MODE selection you may have made.
the A/C
When you select turns on automatically and the system selects Fresh Air mode. For faster defrosting, manually set the fan speed to high. You can also increase air flow to the windshield by closing the side vents in the dashboard.
When you turn off by pressing the button again, the system returns to its former settings.
Rear Window Defogger Button This button turns the rear window defogger on and off (see page 63 ).
Climate Control System
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER BUTTON
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Sunlight Sensor/Temperature Sensor
SUNLIGHT SENSOR
TEMPERATURE SENSOR
The climate control system has two sensors. A sunlight sensor is located in the top of the dashboard and a temperature sensor is next to the steering column. Do not cover the sensors or spill any liquid on them.
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Main MenuTable of ContentsstAM/FM/Cassette Stereo Audio System For LX and LX-V6 models Your Honda's audio system provides clear reception on both AM and FM bands, while the preset buttons allow you to easily select your favorite stations.
The cassette system features Dolby B* noise reduction, automatic sensing of chromium-dioxide (CrO2) tape, and autoreverse for continuous play.
* Dolby noise reduction manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corpo- ration. "DOLBY" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories
Licensing Corporation.
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Main MenuTable of ContentsstSEEK — The SEEK function searches the band for a station with a strong signal. To activate it, push the SEEK switch up or down, then release it. Depending on which way you push the switch, the system scans upward or downward from the current frequency. It stops when it finds a station with a strong signal.
You can use any of four methods to find radio stations on the selected band: TUNE, SEEK, SCAN or the Preset buttons.
) to tune
) to tune to a lower
TUNE — Use the TUNE bar to tune the radio to a desired frequency. Press the upper part ( to a higher frequency, or the lower part ( frequency. The frequency numbers will start to change rapidly. Release the bar when the display reaches the desired frequency. To change the frequency in small increments, press and release the TUNE bar quickly.
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Operating the Radio The ignition switch must be in ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) to operate the audio system. Turn the system on by pushing the PWR/ VOL knob. Adjust the volume by turning the PWR /VOL knob.
The band and frequency that the radio was last tuned to is displayed. To change bands, press the AM/FM button. On the FM band, ST will be displayed if the station is broadcast- ing in stereo. Stereo reproduction on AM is not available.
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Main MenuTable of ContentsstSCAN — The SCAN function samples all the stations with strong signals on the selected band. To activate it, press the SCAN button, then release it. The system will scan up the band for a station with a strong signal. When the system is in the SCAN mode, SCN shows in the display. When it finds one, it will stop and play that station for approximately five seconds. If you do nothing, the system will then scan for the next strong station and play that for five seconds. When it plays a station that you want to continue listening to, press the SCAN button again.
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AM/FM BUTTON
SCAN BUTTON
PWR/VOL KNOB
SEEK SWITCH
TUNE BAR
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Preset — You can store the fre- quencies of your favorite radio stations in the six preset buttons. 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.
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.
4. Repeat steps 1 to 3 to store a total of six stations on AM and twelve on FM.
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AM/FM BUTTON
SEEK SWITCH
PRESET BUTTONS
TUNE BAR
Once a station's frequency is stored, simply press and release the proper preset button to tune to it. The preset frequencies will be lost if your vehicle's battery goes dead, is disconnected, or the radio fuse is removed.
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BASS/FADER CONTROL
TREBLE/BALANCE CONTROL
Adjusting the Sound Balance/Fader — These two controls adjust the strength of the sound coming from each speaker. The Balance control adjusts the side- to-side strength, while the Fader control adjusts the front-to-back strength.
To adjust the fader, push on the BASS/FADER control knob to get it to pop out. Pull it out slightly farther, and adjust the front-to-back sound to your liking. Push the knob back in when you are done so you cannot change the setting by accidentally bumping it.
Treble/Bass — Use these controls to adjust the tone to your liking.
To adjust the balance, push on the TREBLE/BALANCE control knob to get it to pop out. Pull it out slightly farther, and adjust the side-to-side sound to your liking. Push the knob back in when you are done so you cannot change the setting by accidentally bumping it.
To adjust the Treble level, push on the TREBLE/BALANCE control knob to get it to pop out. Without pulling it out farther, turn the knob to adjust the treble level. Push the knob back in when you are done so you cannot change the setting by accidentally bumping it.
To adjust the Bass level, push on the BASS/FADER control knob to get it to pop out. Without pulling it out farther, turn the knob to adjust the bass level. Push the knob back in when you are done so you cannot change the setting by accidentally bumping it.
Radio Frequencies and Reception For information, See page 137.
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Audio System Lighting You can use the instrument panel brightness control knob to adjust the illumination of the audio system (see page 60). The audio system illuminates when the parking lights are on, even if the radio is turned off.
Operating the Cassette Player Turn the audio system ON. Make sure the tape opening on the cassette is facing to the right, then insert the cassette most of the way into the slot. The system will pull it in the rest of the way, and begin to play.
The tape direction indicator will light to show you which side of the cassette is playing. The indicates the side you inserted facing upward is now playing. If you want to play the other side, press the PROG button.
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Dolby B 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.
When the system reaches the end of the tape, it will automatically reverse direction and play the other side. If you want to remove the cassette from the drive, press the EJECT button.
Tape Search Functions With a cassette playing, you can use the FF, REW, SKIP, or REPEAT function to find a desired program.
FF/REW — Fast Forward and Re- wind move the tape rapidly. To re- wind the tape, push the REW button. You will see REW in the display. To fast forward the tape, push the FF button. You will see FF displayed. Press the PLAY button to take the system out of rewind or fast forward.
If the system reaches the end of the tape while in fast forward or rewind, it automatically stops that function, reverses direction, and begins to play.
SKIP —- The Skip Function allows you to find the beginning of a song or passage. To find the beginning of the song or passage currently playing, push the SKIP switch down. You will see REW flashing in the display as the tape rewinds. To find the beginning of the next song, push the SKIP switch up. You will see FF flashing in the display as the tape fast forwards. When the system finds the beginning of a song or passage, it goes back to PLAY mode.
Main MenuTable of ContentsstREPEAT — The Repeat function continuously replays the current song or passage. Press the RPT button to activate it; you will see RPT displayed as a reminder. When the system reaches the end of the song or passage currently playing, it will automatically go into rewind. When it senses the beginning of the same song or passage, the system returns to PLAY mode. It will continue to repeat this same program until you deactivate REPEAT by pressing the button again.
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EJECT BUTTON
CASSETTE SLOT
TAPE DIRECTION INDICATOR
RPT BUTTON
REW BUTTON
FF BUTTON
PLAY BUTTON
PROG BUTTON
SKIP BUTTON
DOLBY BUTTON
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The SKIP and REPEAT functions use silent periods on the tape to find the end of a song or passage. These features may not work to your satisfaction if there is almost no gap between selections, a high noise level between selections, or a silent period in the middle of selection.
Caring for Cassettes Damaged cassettes can jam inside the drive or cause other problems. See page 148 for information on cassette care and protection.
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EJECT BUTTON
CASSETTE SLOT
TAPE DIRECTION INDICATOR
RPT BUTTON
REW BUTTON
FF BUTTON
PLAY BUTTON
PROG BUTTON
SKIP BUTTON
DOLBY BUTTON
Main MenuTable of ContentsstOperating the Optional CD Changer A Compact Disc changer is available from your dealer. It holds up to six discs, providing several hours of continuous entertainment. You operate the CD changer with the same controls used for the radio and cassette player.
Your dealer also has an accessory in- dash single CD player available that is operated by the radio controls. To operate this unit, use the instructions (except for those relating to multiple discs) in this section.
Using the instructions that came with the changer, load the desired CDs in the magazine, and load the magazine in the changer. Play only standard round discs. Odd-shaped CDs may jam in the drive or cause other problems.
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TAPE/CD BUTTON
RANDOM INDICATOR
AM/FM BUTTON
REPEAT INDICATOR
PWR/VOL KNOB
RPT BUTTON
PRESET BUTTONS
SKIP SWITCH
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To operate the CD changer or player, the ignition must be in ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) and the audio system must be on.
Press the CD button until "CD" appears in the display. 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 the last disc finishes, the system returns to disc 1.
To select a different disc, press the appropriate preset button (1 — 6). If you select an empty slot in the magazine, the changer will, after finding that slot empty, try to load the CD in the next slot. This continues until it finds a CD to load and play.
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You can use the SKIP switch to select tracks within a disc. If you push and release the SKIP switch, the system will move to the beginning of a track. Push the switch up to move to the beginning of the next track, and push the switch down to move to the beginning of the current track.
If you push and hold the SKIP switch, you will hear a beep and the system will continue to move across tracks. Release the switch when you think it has reached the desired place on the disc.
REPEAT — When you activate the Repeat feature by pressing the RPT button, the system continuously replays the current track. You will see RPT in the display as a reminder. Press the RPT button again to turn it off.
RANDOM PLAY — This feature, when activated, plays the tracks on a CD in random order, rather than in the order they are recorded on the CD. To activate Random Play, press and hold the RPT button until you see RDM in the display. The system will then select and play tracks randomly on the current disc. When all tracks on that disc have been played, the next disc is loaded and played randomly. This continues until you deatctivate Random Play by pressing RPT again.
Main MenuTable of ContentsstIf the system is in Repeat mode, you must turn it off by pressing RPT before you can select Random Play. Then press the button again until you see RDM displayed.
To take the system out of CD mode, press the A M / FM button or insert a cassette in the player. If a tape is already in the cassette player, press the TAPE button. When you return to CD mode, play will continue at the same disc and track.
If you turn the system off while a CD is playing, either with the PWR/VOL knob or the ignition switch, play will continue at the same disc and track when you turn it back on.
Protecting Compact Discs For information on how to handle and protect Compact discs, see page 142 .
Audio System
AM/FM BUTTON
RANDOM INDICATOR
TAPE/CD BUTTON
REPEAT INDICATOR
PRESET BUTTONS
SKIP SWITCH
RPT BUTTON
PWR/VOL KNOB
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CD Changer Error Indications If you see an error indication in the display while operating the CD changer, find the cause in the chart to the right. If you cannot clear the error indication, take the vehicle to your Honda dealer.
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Main MenuTable of ContentsstAM/FM/CD Audio System For EX and EX- V6 models Your Honda's audio system provides clear reception on both AM and FM bands, while the preset buttons allow you to easily select your favorite stations.
The Anti-theft feature will disable the system if it is disconnected from the vehicle's battery. To get the system working again, you must enter a code number (see page 150).
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Operating the Radio The ignition switch must be in ACCESSORY CD or ON (II) to operate the audio system. Turn the system on by pushing the PWR/ VOL knob. Adjust the volume by turning the same knob.
The band and frequency that the radio was last tuned to is displayed. To change bands, press the AM or FM button. On the FM band, ST will be displayed if the station is broad- casting in stereo. Stereo reproduction on AM is not available.
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PWR/VOL KNOB
TUNE KNOB
FM BUTTON
AM BUTTON
SCAN BUTTON
PRESET BUTTONS
SEEK BUTTONS
Main MenuTable of ContentsstYou can use any of four methods to find radio stations on the selected band: TUNE, SEEK, SCAN or the Preset buttons.
TUNE — Use the TUNE knob to tune the radio to a desired frequency. Turn the TUNE knob to the right to tune to a higher frequency, or to the left to tune to a lower frequency. Turn the knob right or left until the display reaches the desired frequen- cy.
SEEK — The SEEK function seaches the band for a station with a strong signal. To activate it, press either SEEK button release it. Depending on which SEEK button you press, the system scans upward or downward from the current frequency. It stops when it finds a station with a strong signal.
, then
or
SCAN — The SCAN function samples all the stations with strong signals on the selected band. To activate it, press the SCAN button, then release it. The system will scan up the band for a station with a strong signal. When it finds one, it will stop and play that station for approximately five seconds. If you do nothing, the system will then scan for the next strong station and play that for five seconds. When it plays a station that you want to continue listening to, press the SCAN button again.
Preset — You can store the fre- quencies of your favorite radio stations in the six preset buttons. Each button will store one frequency on the AM band, and two on the FM band.
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To store a frequency: 1. Select the desired band, AM or FM. FM1 and FM2 let you store two frequencies with each Preset button.
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.
4. Repeat steps 1 to 3 to store a total
of six stations on AM and twelve on FM.
Once a station's frequency is stored, simply press and release the proper preset button to tune to it. The preset frequencies will be lost if your vehicle's battery goes dead, is disconnected, or the radio fuse is removed.
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AUTO SELECT — If you are traveling far from home and can no longer receive the stations you preset, you can use the Auto Select feature to find stations in the local area.
To activate Auto Select, press the A. SEL button. A. SEL will flash in the display, and the system will go into scan mode for several seconds. It automatically scans both bands, looking for stations with strong signals; It stores the frequencies of six AM stations and twelve FM stations in the preset buttons. You can then use the preset buttons to select those stations.
If you are in a remote area, Auto Select may not find six strong AM stations or twelve strong FM stations. If this happens, you will see a "0" displayed when you press any preset button that does not have a station stored.
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A. SEL INDICATOR
A. SEL BUTTON
Main MenuTable of ContentsstIf you do not like the stations Auto Select has stored, you can store other frequencies in the preset buttons. Use the TUNE, SEEK, or SCAN function to find the desired frequencies, then store them in the selected preset buttons as described previously.
Auto Select does not erase the frequencies that you preset pre- viously. When you return home, turn off Auto Select by pressing the A. SEL button. The preset buttons will then select the frequencies you originally set.
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TUNE KNOB
PRESET BUTTONS
SEEK BUTTONS
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Main MenuTable of ContentsstBASS/FADER CONTROL
TREBLE/BALANCE CONTROL
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Adjusting the Sound Balance/Fader — These two controls adjust the strength of the sound coming from each speaker. The Balance control adjusts the side- to-side strength, while the Fader control adjusts the front-to-back strength.
To adjust the fader, push on the BASS/FADER control knob to get it to pop out. Pull it out slightly farther, and adjust the front-to-back sound to your liking. Push the knob back in when you are done so you cannot change the setting by accidentally bumping it.
Treble/Bass — Use these controls to adjust the tone to your liking.
To adjust the balance, push on the TREBLE/BALANCE control knob to get it to pop out. Pull it out slightly farther, and adjust the side-to-side sound to your liking. Push the knob back in when you are done so you cannot change the setting by accidentally bumping it.
To adjust the Treble level, push on the TREBLE/BALANCE control knob to get it to pop out. Without pulling it out farther, turn the knob to adjust the treble level. Push the knob back in when you are done so you cannot change the setting by accidentally bumping it.
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To adjust the Bass level, push on the BASS/FADER control knob to get it to pop out. Without pulling it out farther, turn the knob to adjust the bass level. Push the knob back in when you are done so you cannot change the setting by accidentally bumping it.
Main MenuTable of ContentsstAudio System Lighting You can use the instrument panel brightness control knob to adjust the illumination of the audio system (see page 60). The audio system illuminates when the parking lights are on, even if the radio is turned off.
Radio Frequencies Your Honda's radio can receive the complete AM and FM bands. Those bands cover these frequen- cies:
AM band: 530 to 1,710 kilohertz FM band: 87.7 to 107.9 megahertz
Radio stations on the AM band are
assigned frequencies at least ten
kilohertz apart (530, 540, 550).
Stations 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 could display a frequency of 100.9 even though the announcer may identify the station as "FM101."
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Radio Reception How well your Honda's radio receives stations is dependent on many factors, such as the distance from the station's transmitter, nearby large objects, and atmos- pheric conditions.
A radio station's signal gets weaker as you get farther away from its transmitter. If you are listening to an AM station, you will notice the sound volume becoming weaker, and the station drifting in and out. If you are listening to an FM station, you will see the stereo indicator flickering off and on as the signal weakens. Eventually, the stereo indicator will go off and the sound will fade completely as you get out of range of the station's signal.
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Driving very near the transmitter of a station that is broadcasting on a frequency close to the frequency of the station you are listening to can also affect your radio's reception. You may temporarily hear both stations, or hear only the station you are close to.
Radio signals, especially on the FM band, are deflected by large objects such as buildings and hills. Your radio then receives both the direct signal from the station's transmitter, and the deflected signal. This causes the sound to distort or flutter. This is a main cause of poor radio reception in city driving.
Radio reception can be affected by atmospheric conditions such as thunderstorms, high humidity, and even sunspots. You may be able to receive a distant radio station one day and not receive it the next day because of a change in conditions.
Electrical interference from passing vehicles and stationary sources can cause temporary reception problems.
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Main MenuTable of ContentsstOperating the CD Player You operate the CD player with the same controls used for the radio.
With the system on, insert the disc into the CD slot. Push the disc in halfway, the drive will pull it in the rest of the way and begin to play. The number of the track that is playing is shown in the display.
Do not play 3-inch (8-cm) discs in this system. Play only standard round discs. Odd-shaped CDs may jam in the drive or cause other problems.
When the system reaches the end of the disc, it will return to the begin- ning and play that disc again.
You can switch to the radio while a CD is playing by pressing the AM or FM button. Press the CD button to return to playing the CD. The CD will begin playing where it left off.
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PWR/VOL KNOB
FM BUTTON
AM BUTTON
EJECT BUTTON
CD SLOT
SKIP BUTTONS
REPEAT BUTTON
CD BUTTON
RDM BUTTON
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If you turn the system off while a CD is playing, either with the PWR/VOL knob or by turning off the ignition, the disc will stay in the drive. When you turn the system back on, the CD will begin playing where it left off.
Press the eject button to remove the disc from the drive.
If you eject the disc, but do not remove it from the slot, the system will automatically reload the disc after 15 seconds and put the CD player in pause mode. To begin playing the disc, press the CD button.
You can use the SKIP buttons while a disc is playing to select passages and change tracks.
To move rapidly within a track, press and hold an appropriate SKIP button. Press the button to move forward, or the button to move backward. Release the button when the system reaches the point you want. Each time you press the and release it, the system skips forward to the beginning of the next track. Press and release the button to skip backward to the beginning of the current track. Press and release it again to skip to the beginning of the previous track.
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REPEAT — To activate the Repeat feature, press and release the Repeat button. You will see REPEAT in the display. The system continuously replays the current track. Press the Repeat button again to turn it off.
RANDOM PLAY — This feature, when activated, plays the tracks on the CD in random order, rather than in the order they are recorded on the CD. To activate Random Play, press the RDM button. You will see RDM in the display. The system will then select and play tracks randomly. This continues until you deactivate Random Play by pressing the RDM button again.
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Main MenuTable of ContentsstOperating the CD Changer (Optional) A Compact Disc changer is available for your vehicle. It holds up to six discs, providing several hours of continuous entertainment. You operate this CD changer with the same controls used for the in-dash CD 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. Play only standard round discs. Odd- shaped CDs may jam in the drive or cause other problems.
To select the CD changer, press the CD button. The disc and track numbers will be displayed.
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To select a different disc, press the appropriate preset button (1—6). If you select an empty slot in the magazine, the changer will, after finding that slot empty, try to load the CD in the next slot. This continues until it finds a CD to load and play.
When you switch back to CD mode, the system selects the same unit (in- dash or changer) that was playing when you switched out of CD mode.
To use the SKIP, REPEAT, and RANDOM functions, refer to the in- dash player operating instructions.
If you load a CD in the in-dash player while the changer is playing a CD, the system will stop the changer and begin playing the in-dash CD. To select the changer again, press the CD button. Play will begin where it left off. Use the CD button to switch between the player and the changer.
If you eject the in-dash CD while it is playing, the system will automatically switch to the CD changer and begin play where it left off. If there are no CDs in the changer, the display will flash. You will have to select another mode (AM or FM) with the FM or AM button.
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Protecting Compact Discs
Handle a CD by its edges; never touch either surface. Contamination from fingerprints, liquids, felt-tip pens, and labels can cause the CD to not play properly, or possibly jam in the drive.
When a CD is not being played, store it in its case to protect it from dust and other contamination. To prevent warpage, keep CDs out of direct sunlight and extreme heat.
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To clean a disc, use a clean soft cloth. Wipe across the disc from the center to the outside edge.
A new CD may be rough on the inner and outer edges. The small plastic pieces causing this roughness can flake off and fall on the re- cording surface of the disc, causing skipping or other problems. Remove these pieces by rubbing the inner and outer edges with the side of a pencil or pen.
Never try to insert foreign objects in the CD player or the magazine.
Main MenuTable of ContentsstCD Player Error Indications If you see an error indication in the display while operating the CD player, find the cause in the chart to the right. If you cannot clear the error indication, take the vehicle to your Honda dealer.
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CD Changer Error Indications If you see an error indication in the display while operating the CD changer, find the cause in the chart to the right. If you cannot clear the error indication, take the vehicle to your Honda dealer.
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Main MenuTable of ContentsstOperating the Cassette Player (Optional) The cassette system features Dolby B* noise reduction, automatic sensing of chromium-dioxide (CrO tape, and autoreverse for continuous play.
Make sure the tape opening on the cassette is facing to the right, then insert the cassette most of the way into the slot. The system will pull it in the rest of the way, and begin to play.
* Dolby noise reduction manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corpo- ration. "DOLBY" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories
Licensing Corporation.
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FM BUTTON
CD/TAPE CHG BUTTON
REW BUTTON
TAPE DIRECTION INDICATOR
AM BUTTON
FF BUTTON
NR BUTTON
PLAY BUTTON
REPEAT BUTTON
PROG BUTTON
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The tape direction indicator will light to show you which side of the cassette is playing. The indicates the side you inserted facing upward is now playing. If you want to play the other side, press the PROG button.
If you turn the system off while a tape is playing, either with the PWR/ VOL knob or by turning off the ignition, the cassette will remain in the drive. When you turn the system back on, the tape will begin playing where it left off.
Dolby B 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 NR button.
To switch to the radio or CD player while a tape is playing, press the AM, FM, or CD/TAPE CHG button. To change back to the cassette player, push the CD/TAPE CHG button.
When the system reaches the end of the tape, it will automatically reverse direction and play the other side. If you want to remove the cassette from the drive, press the EJECT button on the cassette player.
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Tape Search Functions With a cassette playing, you can use the FF, REW, SKIP, or REPEAT function to find a desired program.
FF/REW — Fast Forward and Re- wind move the tape rapidly. To re- wind the tape, push the REW button. You will see REW in the display. To fast forward the tape, push the FF button. You will see FF displayed. Press the PLAY button to take the system out of rewind or fast forward. If the system reaches the end of the tape while in fast forward or rewind, it automatically stops that function, reverses direction, and begins to play.
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The SKIP and REPEAT functions use silent periods on the tape to find the end of a song or passage. These features may not work to your satisfaction if there is almost no gap between selections, a high noise level between selections, or a silent period in the middle of selection.
SKIP — The skip function allows you to find the begin ing of a song or passage. To skip to the beginning of a song or passage currently playing, push the button. You will see REW flashing in the display as the tape rewinds. To skip to the begin- ning of the next song, push the button. You will see FF flashing in the display as the tape fast forwards. When the system finds the begin- ning of a song or passage, it goes back to PLAY.
REPEAT — The Repeat function continuously replays the current song or passage. Press the REPEAT button to activate it; you will see REPEAT displayed as a reminder. When the system reaches the end of the song or passage currently playing, it will automatically go into rewind. When it senses the beginning of the same song or passage, the system returns to PLAY mode. It will continue to repeat this same program until you deactivate REPEAT by pressing the button again.
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Caring for the Cassette Player The cassette player picks up dirt and oxides from the tape. This contami- nation builds up over time and causes the sound quality to degrade. To prevent this, you should clean the player after every 30 hours of use. Your dealer has a cleaning kit available.
Look at the cassette before you insert it. If the tape is loose, tighten it by turning a hub with a pencil or your finger. If the label is peeling off, remove it from the cassette or it could cause the cassette to jam in the player. Never try to insert a warped or damaged cassette in the player.
If you do not clean the cassette player regularly, it may eventually become impossible to remove the contamination with a normal cleaning kit.
Use 100-minute or shorter cassettes. Cassettes longer than that use thinner tape that may break or jam the drive.
When they are not in use, store cassettes in their cases to protect them from dust and moisture. Never place cassettes where they will be exposed to direct sunlight, high heat, or high humidity. If a cassette is exposed to extreme heat or cold, let it reach a moderate temperature before inserting it in the player.
Never try to insert foreign objects into the cassette player.
" on the display, press the
If you see the error indication EJECT button and remove the cassette from the unit. Make sure the tape is not damaged. If the cassette will not eject or the error indication stays on after the cassette ejects, take the vehicle to your Honda dealer.
If a problem develops in the connec- tion between the cassette player and the radio, you will see " " in the display. Take the vehicle to your Honda dealer.
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AUDIO/CH BUTTON
On EX-V6 model Two controls for the audio system are mounted in the steering wheel hub. These let you control basic functions without removing your hand from the wheel.
The top and bottom buttons adjust the volume up Press the proper button and hold it until the desired volume is reached, then release it.
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The AUDIO/CH button has three functions, depending on whether you are listening to the radio, or playing a cassette or CD.
If you are listening to the radio, use the AUDIO/CH button to change stations. Each time you press this button, the system advances to the next preset station on the band you are listening to. You will see the number of the selected Preset button in the display. To change bands, press the AM or FM button on the audio system's front panel.
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If you are playing a cassette, use the AUDIO/CH button to advance to the next selection. You will see "FF" blinking in the display when you press the AUDIO/CH button. The system fast forwards until it senses a silent period, then goes back to PLAY.
If you are playing a CD, the system skips to the beginning of the next track each time you push the AUDIO/CH button. You will see the disc and track number in the display.
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Main MenuTable of ContentsstYou 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.
If your vehicle's battery is discon- nected 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 ten tries to enter the correct code. If you are unsuccessful in ten attempts, you must then leave the system on for one hour before trying again.
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Theft Protection On EX and EX-V6 models Your vehicle'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 a card that lists your audio system's code number and serial number. It is best to store this card in a safe place at home. In addition, you should write the audio system's serial number in this Owner's Manual. If you should happen to lose the card, you must obtain the code number from your Honda dealer. To do this, you will need the system's serial number.
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Main MenuTable of ContentsstStandard on EX and EX-V6 models Optional on LX and LX-V6 models The security system helps to protect your vehicle and valuables from theft. The horn sounds and a combination of headlights, parking lights, side marker lights and taillights flashes if someone attempts to break into your vehicle or remove the radio. This alarm continues for two minutes, then the system resets. To reset an alarming system before the two minutes have elapsed, unlock either door with the key or the remote transmitter.
The security system sets auto- matically fifteen seconds after you lock the doors, hood, and trunk. For the system to activate, you must lock the doors from the outside with the key, lock tab, door lock switch, or remote transmitter. The security system light next to the driver's door lock starts blinking immediately to show you the system is setting itself.
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Once the security system is set, opening either door (without using the key or the remote transmitter), or the hood, will cause it to alarm. It also alarms if the radio is removed from the dashboard or the wiring is cut.
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With the system set, you can still open the trunk with the master key or the remote transmitter without triggering the alarm. The alarm will sound if the trunk lock is forced, or the trunk is opened with the trunk release handle.
The security system will not set if the hood, trunk, or either door is not fully closed. If the system will not set, check the Door and Brake Lamp Monitor on the instrument panel (see page 52), to see if the doors and trunk are fully closed. Since it is not part of the monitor display, manually check the hood.
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Main MenuTable of ContentsstBefore Driving
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 store luggage or packages. The information in this section will help you. If you plan to add any accessories to your vehicle, please read the information in this section first.
Break-in Period.............................. 154
Gasoline.......................................... 154
Service Station Procedures .......... 155
Filling the Fuel Tank................. 155
Opening the Hood..................... 156
Oil Check................................ 158
Engine Coolant Check.......... 160
Fuel Economy................................ 161
Vehicle Condition...................... 161
Driving Habits............................ 161
Accessories and Modifications.... 162
Carrying Cargo.............................. 164
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Main MenustBreak-in Period, Gasoline
Break-in Period Help assure your vehicle's future reliability and performance by paying extra attention to how you drive during the first 600 miles (1,000 km). During this period:
Avoid full-throttle starts and rapid acceleration.
Avoid hard braking. New brakes
need to be broken-in by moderate
use for the first 200 miles (300
km).
You should follow these same re- commendations with an overhauled or exchanged engine, or when the brakes are relined.
Gasoline Your Honda is designed to operate 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 vehicle's emissions controls. This contributes to air pollution.
In Canada, some gasolines contain an octane-enhancing additive called MMT. If you use such gasolines, your emission control system performance may deteriorate and the Malfunction Indicator Lamp on your instrument panel may turn on. If this happens, contact your authorized Honda dealer for service.
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Main MenuTable of ContentsstGasoline is highly flammable and explosive. You can be burned or seriously injured when handling fuel.
Stop the engine and keep heat, sparks, and flame away. Handle fuel only outdoors. Wipe up spills immediately.
Filling the Fuel Tank
1. Because the fuel fill cap is on the driver's side of the vehicle, park with that side closest to the service station pumps.
2. Open the fuel fill door by pushing
on the handle to the left of the driver's seat.
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3. Remove the fuel fill cap slowly.
You may hear a hissing sound as pressure inside the tank escapes. Place the cap in the holder on the fuel fill door.
4. Stop filling the tank after the fuel pump automatically clicks off. Do not try to "top off" the tank, leave some room for the fuel to expand with temperature changes.
Your vehicle has an on-board refueling vapor recovery system to help keep fuel vapors from going into the atmosphere. If the fuel pump keeps clicking off even though the tank is not full, there may be a problem with this system. Consult your dealer.
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5. Screw the fuel fill cap back on,
tighten it until it clicks. If you do not properly tighten the cap, the Malfunction Indicator Lamp may come on (see page 283).
6. Push the fuel fill door closed until
it latches.
Opening the Hood
HOOD RELEASE HANDLE
LATCH
1. Shift to Park or Neutral and set the parking brake. Pull the hood release handle located under the lower left corner of the dashboard. The hood will pop up slightly.
2. Standing in front of the vehicle, put your fingers under the front edge of the hood to the right of center. Slide your hand to the left until you feel the hood latch handle. Push this handle up until it releases the hood. Lift the hood.
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To close the hood, lift it up slightly to remove the support rod from the hole. Put the support rod back into its holding clip. Lower the hood to about a foot (30 cm) above the fender, then let it drop. After closing the hood, make sure it is securely latched.
GRIP
4-cylinder models 3. 4-cylinder models
Pull the support rod out of its clip by holding the grip and insert the end into the hole on the front of the hood around the center.
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6-cylinder models Lift the hood up most of the way. The hydraulic supports will lift it up the rest of the way and hold it up.
To close the hood, lower it to about a foot (30 cm) above the fender, then press down firmly with your hands. After closing the hood, make sure it is securely latched.
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Oil Check
DIPSTICK
DIPSTICK
6-cylinder models
4-cylinder models Check the engine oil level every time you fill the vehicle with fuel. Wait a few minutes after turning the engine off before you check the oil.
1. Remove the dipstick (orange
handle).
2. Wipe the dipstick with a clean
cloth or paper towel.
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3. Insert it all the way back in its tube.
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UPPER MARK LOWER MARK
4. Remove the dipstick again and
check the level. It should be between the upper and lower marks.
If it is near or below the lower mark, see Adding Oil on page 206 .
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Engine Coolant Check
RESERVE TANK
MAX
RESERVE TANK
MAX
4-cylinder models
MIN
6-cylinder models
MIN
Look at the coolant level in the radiator reserve tank. Make sure it is between the MAX and MIN lines. If it is below the MIN line, see Adding Engine Coolant on page 211 for information on adding the proper coolant.
Refer to Owner Maintenance Checks on page 203 for information on checking other items in your Honda.
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Main MenuTable of ContentsstDriving Habits You can improve fuel economy by driving moderately. Rapid acceler- ation, abrupt cornering, and hard braking use more fuel.
Always drive in the highest gear that allows the engine to run and acceler- ate smoothly.
Depending on traffic conditions, try to maintain a constant speed. Every time you slow down and speed up, your vehicle uses extra fuel. Use the cruise control, when appropriate, to increase fuel economy.
Fuel Economy
A cold engine uses more fuel than a warm engine. It is not necessary to "warm-up" a cold engine by letting it idle for a long time. You can drive away in about a minute, no matter how cold it is outside. The engine will warm up faster, and you get better fuel economy. To cut down on