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cause serious injury.


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


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Instruments and Controls


Main MenuTable of Contentsst The AUTO function only works to lower the driver's window. To raise the window, you must pull back on the window switch and hold it until the window reaches the desired position.


The light inside the AUTO switch comes on when you turn the ignition switch to ON (II).


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 them- selves by operating the window unintentionally.


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 door cancels the delay function. You must turn the ignition switch ON (II) again before you can raise or lower the windows.


Power Windows


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 clown, pull back on the window switch 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.


Instruments and Controls


Main MenuTable of Contentsst To tilt up the back of the moonroof, press and hold the center button ). To close the moonroof, press and hold the top of the switch ). To open the moonroof, press and hold the bottom of the switch ( when the moonroof gets to the desired position. Make sure everyone's hands are away from the moonroof before opening or closing it.


). Release the switch


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


Make sure all hands and fingers are clear of the moonroof before opening or closing it.


MOONROOF SWITCH


On EX and EX-V6 models The moonroof has two positions: it can be tilted up in the back for ventilation, or it can be slid back into the roof. Use the switch under the left dashboard vent to operate the moonroof. The ignition switch must be ON (II).


Moonroof


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 door. You must then turn the ignition ON (II) for the moonroof to operate.


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


Main MenuTable of Contentsst Mirrors


Adjusting the Power Mirrors


SELECTOR SWITCH


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.


Instruments and Controls


Adjust the outside mirrors with the adjustment switch on the driver's door armrest:


3. Push the appropriate edge of the


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


ADJUSTMENT SWITCH


1. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).


2. Move the selector switch to L


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


Main MenuTable of Contentsst 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 the switch.


Mirrors


HEATED MIRROR BUTTON


Available on all Canadian models The outside mirrors are heated to re- move fog and frost. With the ignition switch ON (II), turn on the heaters by pressing the button. The light in the button comes on as a reminder. Press the button again to turn the heaters off.


Instruments and Controls


Main MenuTable of Contentsst Parking Brake


NOTICE


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


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 with the engine running (see page 59).


Instruments and Controls


Main MenuTable of Contentsst Digital Clock, Sunglasses Holder


2. Press and hold the M button until


the numbers advance to the desired time.


You can use R to quickly set the time to the nearest hour. If the displayed time is before the half hour, pressing R sets the clock back to the previous hour. If the displayed time is after the half hour, pressing R sets the clock forward to the beginning of the next hour.


For example:


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


Digital Clock


H M R


The digital clock displays the time with the ignition switch in any position.


To set the clock:


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


Sunglasses Holder


Push


SUNGLASSES HOLDER


To open the sunglasses holder, push on the front edge. It will unlatch and swing down. To close it, push it until it latches. Make sure the holder is closed while you are driving.


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Instruments and Controls


Main MenuTable of Contentsst Sunglasses Holder, Beverage Holder


Beverage Holder


Push


INNER LINER


Some larger styles of sunglasses may not fit in the holder.


To open the beverage holder, push on the top. The beverage holder lid is spring-loaded and will swing open. To close it, push it down until it latches.


The inner liner can be removed if you want to hold a larger cup.


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


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Main MenuTable of Contentsst LEVER


LEVER


Console Compartment


CONSOLE COMPARTMENT


To open the console compartment, pull up on the lower lever and lift the lid.


On EX and EX-V6 models The console compartment has a Compact Disc holder.


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


COIN HOLDER


You can put small items in the tray located in the console compartment lid. To use the tray, pull up on the upper lever and lift up the armrest pad.


The console compartment also has a coin holder in the front of the tray.


Instruments and Controls


Main MenuTable of Contentsst Sun Visor, Vanity Mirror


Sun Visor


EXTENSION


Make sure you put the sun visor back in place when you are getting into or out of the car. Do not use the sun visor extension over the rear view mirror.


Vanity Mirror


SUN VISOR


To use the sun visor, pull it down. You can also use the sun visor at the side window. Remove the support rod from the clip and swing the sun visor toward the side window. In this position, the sun visor can be extended by sliding out the extension.


Instruments and Controls


To use a vanity mirror on the back of the sun visor, pull up the cover.


The light beside the mirror comes on only when the parking lights are on.


Main MenuTable of Contentsst Coin Box, Center Pocket, Accessory Power Socket


Coin Box


Center Pocket


Accessory Power Socket


COIN BOX


ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET


The coin box is located under the air vent. To open the coin box, pull the bottom edge. Close it with a firm push.


On LX and LX-V6 models The center pocket is located under the audio system. To open the lid, pull it down. Close it with a firm push.


To use the accessory power socket, pull out on the cover. The ignition switch must be in ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II).


This socket is intended to supply power for 12 volt DC accessories that are rated 120 watts or less (10
amps).


It will not power an automotive type cigarette lighter element.


Instruments and Controls


Main MenuTable of Contentsst LX, LX-V6
The light goes out when both doors are closed.


In the ON position, the ceiling light stays on continuously.


On EX and EX-V6 models The ceiling light (with the switch in the center position) also comes on when you unlock the door with the remote transmitter (see page 83). The light fades out after both doors are closed.


Spotlights


Turn on the spotlight by pushing the button next to each light. Push the button again to turn it off. You can use the spotlights at all times.


Interior Lights


Ceiling 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.


EX. EX-V6
After both doors are closed tightly, the light dims slightly, then fades out in about 10 seconds.


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Main MenuTable of Contentsst Courtesy Lights


IGNITION SWITCH LIGHT


DOOR LIGHT


The courtesy light in each door comes on when the door is opened, and goes out when the door is closed.


Your car also has a courtesy light in the ignition switch. This light comes on when you open the driver's door. It remains on for several seconds after the door is closed.


Interior Lights


Instruments and Controls


Main MenuTable of Contentsst Comfort and Convenience Features


The heating and air conditioning systems in your Honda provide a comfortable driving environment in all weather conditions.


The standard audio system has many features. This section de- scribes those features and how to use them. (If you selected an optional audio system, refer to the operating instructions that came with it.)


On EX and EX-V6 models Your Honda has an anti-theft audio system that requires a code number to enable it.


The security system helps to dis- courage vandalism and theft of your Honda.


Heating and Cooling...................... 118
What Each Control Does.......... 118
How to Use the System............. 121
To Turn Everything Off ........... 124
Climate Control System................ 125
Fully-automatic Operation........ 127
Semi-automatic Operation........ 128
Sunlight Sensor/


Temperature Sensor............. 132
Audio System (LX, LX-V6)........... 133
AM/FM/CD Audio System..... 133
Operating the Radio.................. 134
Adjusting the Sound.................. 138
Audio System Lighting............. 139
Operating the CD Player.......... 140
Operating the CD Changer...... 142
CD Player Error Indications..... 143
CD Changer Error


Indications.............................. 144


Operating the Cassette


Player...................................... 145
Tape Search Functions............. 146


Audio System (EX, EX-V6)........... 148


AM/FM/Cassette/


CD Changer Audio System.. 148
Operating the Radio.................. 149
Adjusting the Sound.................. 153
Audio System Lighting............. 154
Radio Frequencies..................... 154
Radio Reception......................... 154
Operating the Cassette


Player...................................... 156
Tape Search Functions............. 157
Caring for the Cassette


Player...................................... 160
Operating the CD Changer...... 161


Loading CDs in the


Changer.............................. 162
Operation................................ 164
Removing CDs from the


Changer.............................. 166
Protecting Compact Discs........ 168
CD Changer Error


Indications.............................. 169
Remote Audio Controls ............ 170
Theft Protection........................ 171
Security System............................. 172


Comfort and Convenience Features


Main Menust Heating and Cooling


On LX, LX-V6 and EX models Proper use of the Heating and Cooling system can make the interior dry and comfortable, and keep the windows clear for best visibility.


What Each Control Does


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


Temperature Control Dial Turning this dial clockwise increases the temperature of the air flow.


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


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FAN CONTROL DIAL


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 72).


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 car's interior is sent through the system again (Recircula- tion mode). When the indicator is off, air is brought in from outside the car (Fresh Air mode).


Main MenuTable of Contentsst Mode 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 Contentsst Heating 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 Contentsst How 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 Contentsst Heating and Cooling


To Cool with A/C 1. Turn on the A/C by pressing the


button. The light above the button comes 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 turned all the way to the left.


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 64) 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 Contentsst To 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.


Heating and Cooling


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).


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 Contentsst 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 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 car 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 Contentsst On 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.


Climate Control System


CENTER VENTS


DRIVER'S-SIDE VENT


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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Main MenuTable of Contentsst Climate Control System


PASSENGER'S-SIDE VENT


Close


Open


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 Contentsst Climate Control System


TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAL


FULL AUTO DISPLAY


FAN CONTROL DIAL


Fully-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 shows 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


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 car 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 Contentsst Climate 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 car's interior is sent through the system again (Recircula- tion mode). When the indicator is off, air is brought in from outside the car (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 Contentsst Fan 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 Contentsst Climate 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 Contentsst button directs the main The 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 72).


Climate Control System


REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER BUTTON


Comfort and Convenience Features


Main MenuTable of Contentsst Climate Control System


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.


Comfort and Convenience Features


Main MenuTable of Contentsst AM/FM/CD 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.


Audio System


Comfort and Convenience Features


Main MenuTable of Contentsst SEEK — The SEEK function searches the band for a station with a strong signal. To activate it, press the SEEK bar on either the or


side, then release it.


Depending on which side you press, the system scans upward or down- ward from the current frequency. It stops when it finds a station with a strong signal.


Audio System


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 or the AM/FM button. 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.


You can use any of five methods to find radio stations on the selected band: TUNE, SEEK, SCAN, AUTO SELECT, and 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 frequency.


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Main MenuTable of Contentsst 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. When the system is in the SCAN mode, SCAN shows in the display. 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.


Audio System


AM/FM BUTTON


STEREO INDICATOR


SCAN BUTTON


SCAN INDICATOR


SEEK BAR


PWR/VOL KNOB


PRESET BUTTONS


TUNE KNOB


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Main MenuTable of Contentsst Audio System


Preset — You can store the frequencies of your favorite radio stations in the six preset buttons. Each button will store one frequency on the AM band, and two frequencies 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, SEEK, or SCAN


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


AUTO SELECT INDICATOR


A. SEL BUTTON


SCAN BUTTON


PWR/VOL KNOB


SEEK BAR


PRESET BUTTONS


TUNE KNOB


Main MenuTable of Contentsst 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 car's battery goes dead, is disconnected, or the radio fuse is removed.


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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If 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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Main MenuTable of Contentsst Audio System


Adjusting the Sound Bass, Treble, Balance, and Fader are each adjustable. You select which of these you want to adjust by pressing the TUNE knob. The mode changes from BAS to TRE to FAD to BAL, and then back to the selected audio mode, each time you press the TUNE knob. Each mode is shown in the display as it changes.


Treble/Bass — Use these modes to adjust the tone to your liking. Select TRE or BAS by pressing the TUNE knob. Adjust the desired mode by turning the TUNE knob. The displayed number shows you the current setting. When the adjustment level reaches the center, you will see


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Adjustment Level


TUNE KNOB


Main MenuTable of Contentsst Radio Frequencies and Reception For information, See page 154.


Audio System


Audio System Lighting You can use the instrument panel brightness control knob to adjust the illumination of the audio system (see page 69). The audio system illuminates when the parking lights are on, even if the radio is turned off.


Balance/Fader — These two modes adjust the strength of the sound coming from each speaker. BAL adjusts the side-to-side strength, while FAD adjusts the front-to-back strength.


Select BAL or FAD by pressing the TUNE knob. Adjust the Balance or Fader to your liking by turning the TUNE knob. The displayed number shows you the current setting. When the adjustment level reaches the center, you will see


The system will automatically return the display to the selected audio mode about five seconds after you stop adjusting a mode with the TUNE knob.


Comfort and Convenience Features


Main MenuTable of Contentsst Audio System


Operating the CD Player You operate the CD player with the same controls used for the radio.


With the ignition switch in ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II), 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.


You can also play 3-inch (8-cm) discs without using an adapter ring. Play only standard round discs. Odd- shaped CDs may jam in the drive or cause other problems.


Do not play discs with disc accessories such as protective seals or rubbers. Using them may also cause the audio system to malfunction.


Comfort and Convenience Features


AM/FM BUTTON


REPEAT INDICATOR


EJECT BUTTON


CD/TAPE BUTTON


CD SLOT


RANDOM INDICATOR


RPT BUTTON


PWR/VOL KNOB


SEEK/SKIP BAR


A. SEL/RDM BUTTON


Main MenuTable of Contentsst When the system reaches the end of the disc, it will return to the begin- ning and play that disc again.


You can use the SEEK/SKIP bar while a disc is playing to select passages and change tracks.


You can switch to the radio while a CD is playing by pressing the A M/ FM button. Press the CD button to return to playing the CD. The CD will begin playing where it left off.


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.


To move rapidly within a track, press and hold the SEEK/SKIP bar. Press the side to move forward. You will see CUE in the display. Press the


side to move backward. You


will see REW displayed. Release the bar when the system reaches the point you want.


Each time you press and release the


side of the SEEK/SKIP bar,


the system skips forward to the beginning of the next track. Press and release the side to skip backward to the beginning of the current track. Press 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 RPT button. You will see RPT in the display. The system continuously replays the current track. Press the RPT 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 and release the A. SEL/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 A. SEL/RDM again.


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Operating the CD Changer (Optional) A Compact Disc changer is available for your car. 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 CDs 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.


Do not play discs with disc accessories such as protective seals or rubbers. Using them may also cause the audio system to malfunction.


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To select the CD changer, press the CD button. The disc and track numbers will be displayed.


To select a different disc, use the Preset 5 (DISC — ) or Preset 6
(DISC + ) button. Press the Preset 5
button to select the next disc in the magazine. Press the Preset 6 button to select the previous disc. 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.


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 button.


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.


Protecting Compact Discs For information on how to handle and protect compact discs, see page 168.


Main MenuTable of Contentsst CD 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 car 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 car to your Honda dealer.


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Main MenuTable of Contentsst Operating the Cassette Player (Optional) The cassette system features Dolby B* noise reduction, automatic sensing of chromium-dioxide (CrO tape, and autoreverse for continuous play.


To operate the cassette player, the ignition switch must be in ACCESSORY(I) or ON(II). 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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AM/FM BUTTON


TAPE DIRECTION INDICATOR


PWR/VOL KNOB


CD/TAPE BUTTON


REPEAT INDICATOR


REPEAT BUTTON


SEEK/SKIP BAR


PLAY/PROG BUTTON


NR BUTTON


REW BUTTON


FF BUTTON


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Main MenuTable of Contentsst 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 cassette player will be in pause mode. To begin playing, press the PLAY/PROG button.


To switch to the radio or CD player while a tape is playing, press the AM/FM, or CD button. To change back to the cassette player, push the TAPE 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 FF, REW or PLAY/PROG button to take the system out of re wind or fast forward. When the sys- tem reaches the end of the tape, it reverses direction and begins to play.


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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 PLAY/ PROG button.


Dolby B noise reduction turns on when you insert a cassette. The


indicator will light in the dis- play. If the tape was not recorded with Dolby B noise reduction, turn it off by pressing the NR button.


Dolby remains off until you turn it on by pressing the button again.


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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Main MenuTable of Contentsst SKIP — The Skip function allows you to find the beginning of a song or passage. To activate SKIP, press the SEEK/SKIP bar. Press the


side to advance to the


beginning of the next song or passage, or the side to return to the beginning of the current song or passage. FF or REW will flash in the display as the tape moves. When the system reaches the beginning of the next song or passage (FF), or the beginning of the current one (REW), it goes back to PLAY mode.


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REPEAT — 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.


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 a selection.


Caring for Cassettes Damaged cassettes can jam inside the drive or cause other problems. See page 160 for information on cassette care and protection.


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AM/FM/Cassette/CD Changer 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 cassette system features Dolby B* noise reduction, automatic sensing of chromium-dioxide (CrO tape, and autoreverse for continuus 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.


The in-dash CD changer holds up to six discs. You operate the CD changer with the same controls used for the radio. See page 161 for CD changer operation.


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PWR/VOL KNOB


AM BUTTON


TUNE KNOB


FM BUTTON


STEREO INDICATOR


SEEK BUTTONS


SCAN BUTTON


PRESET BUTTONS


Main MenuTable of Contentsst The anti-theft feature will disable the system if it is disconnected from the car's battery. To get the system working again, you must enter a code number (see page 171).


Operating the Radio The ignition switch must be in ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) to operate the audio system. Turn the system on by pressing the PWR/ VOL knob or the AM or FM button. Adjust the volume by turning the 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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You can use any of five methods to find radio stations on the selected band: TUNE, SEEK, SCAN, AUTO SELECT, and 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 frequency.


SEEK — The SEEK function searches the band for a station with a strong signal. To activate it, press either SEEK button ( or ), then 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.


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Main MenuTable of Contentsst 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 car's battery goes dead, is disconnected, or the radio fuse is removed.


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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. When the system is in the SCAN mode, SCAN shows in the display. 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.


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Preset — You can store the frequencies of your favorite radio stations in the six preset buttons. Each button will store one frequency on the AM band, and two frequencies 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, SEEK, or SCAN


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.


Main MenuTable of Contentsst 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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PWR/VOL KNOB


AM BUTTON


TUNE KNOB


FM BUTTON


A. SEL INDICATOR


A. SEL BUTTON


SCAN BUTTON


PRESET BUTTONS


SEEK BUTTONS


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If 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.


PWR/VOL KNOB


AM BUTTON


TUNE KNOB


FM BUTTON


A. SEL INDICATOR


A. SEL BUTTON


SEEK BUTTONS


SCAN BUTTON


PRESET BUTTONS


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Main MenuTable of Contentsst Adjusting the Sound Bass, Treble, Balance, and Fader are each adjustable. You select which of these you want to adjust by pressing the TUNE knob. The mode changes from BAS to TRE to FAD to BAL, and then back to the selected audio mode, each time you press the TUNE knob.


Treble/Bass — Use these modes to adjust the tone to your liking. Select TRE or BAS by pressing the TUNE knob. Adjust the desired mode by turning the TUNE knob. The displayed number shows you the current setting. When the adjustment level reaches the center, you will see


Balance/Fader — These two modes adjust the strength of the sound coming from each speaker. BAL adjusts the side-to-side strength, while FAD adjusts the front-to-back strength.


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Adjustment Level


TUNE KNOB


Select BAL or FAD by pressing the TUNE knob. Adjust the Balance or Fader to your liking by turning the TUNE knob. The displayed number shows you the current setting. When the adjustment level reaches the center, you will see


The system will automatically return the display to the selected audio mode about five seconds after you stop adjusting a mode with the TUNE knob.


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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 69). The audio system illuminates when the parking lights are on, even if the radio is turned off.


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."


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).


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


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go off and the sound will fade completely as you get out of range of the station's signal.


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.


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As required by the FCC: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.


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 Contentsst 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.


To switch to the radio or CD changer while listening to a tape, press the AM, FM or CD button. To change back to the cassette player, press the TAPE button.


Dolby B noise reduction turns on when you insert a cassette. The


indicator will light in the dis- play. If the tape was not recorded with Dolby B noise reduction, turn it off by pressing the Dolby remains off until you turn it on by pressing the button again.


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.


You can remove the cassette with the ignition switch in any position, even if the audio system is turned off.


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Operating the Cassette Player The ignition switch must be in ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II). 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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Main MenuTable of Contentsst 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 Rewind move the tape rapidly. To rewind 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 FF, REW or PLAY button to take the system out of rewind or fast forward. When the system reaches the end of the tape, it reverses direction and begins to play.


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PWR/VOL KNOB


TAPE DIRECTION INDICATOR


TAPE EJECT BUTTON


CASSETTE SLOT


DOLBY INDICATOR


PLAY BUTTON


PROG BUTTON


FM BUTTON


REW BUTTON


AM BUTTON


TAPE BUTTON


DOLBY BUTTON


FF BUTTON


CD BUTTON


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button. You will


SKIP — The SKIP function allows you to find the beginning of a song or passage. To skip to the beginning of a song or passage currently playing, push the see REW flashing in the display as the tape rewinds. To skip to the beginning 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.


To stop the SKIP function before it finds the beginning of a song or passage, press either of the SKIP buttons ( or


).


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REPEAT INDICATOR


RPT BUTTON


FF BUTTON


REW BUTTON


SKIP BUTTONS


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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 a selection.


REPEAT — 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. Pressing the REW or FF button, or either of the SKIP buttons, also turns off REPEAT.


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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

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