2002 Honda Accord Coupe Owners Manual

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with the remote transmitter. When you push the LOCK button, both doors lock. The parking lights, side marker lights, and taillights flash once.

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When you push the LOCK button a second time within 5 seconds after you have locked the doors, the horn will sound once to verify that the security system will be set.

When you push the UNLOCK button once, only the driver’s door unlocks. The passenger’s door unlocks when you push the button a second time. The parking lights, side marker lights, and taillights flash twice.

The ceiling light (if the ceiling light switch is in the center position) will come on when you press the UNLOCK button. If you do not open either door, the light stays on for about 10 seconds, then fades out. If you relock the doors with the remote transmitter before 10 seconds have elapsed, the light will go off immediately.

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Keys and Locks

If you unlock the doors with the remote transmitter, but do not open either door within 30 seconds, the doors automatically relock and the security system sets.

You cannot lock or unlock the doors with the remote transmitter if either door is not fully closed or the key is in the ignition switch.

To open the trunk, push the Trunk Release button for approximately one second. The trunk will not open if the key is in the ignition switch.

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PanicMode Panic mode allows you to remotely activate your car’s security system to attract attention. When activated, the horn will sound, and the exterior lights will flash, for about 30 seconds. To activate panic mode, press and hold the PANIC button for about two seconds.

To cancel Panic mode before 30
seconds, press any button on the remote transmitter. You can also turn the ignition switch to ON (II).

ReplacingtheBattery When the remote transmitter’s battery begins to get weak, it may take several pushes on the button to lock or unlock the doors, and the LED will not light. Replace the battery as soon as possible.

Battery type: CR2025

To replace the battery, place a cloth on the edge of the transmitter and remove the upper half by carefully prying on the edge with a small flat- tip screwdriver.

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TransmitterCare Avoid severe shock to the trans- mitter, such as dropping or throwing it. Also, protect it from extreme hot or cold temperatures.

Clean the transmitter case with a soft cloth. Do not use strong cleaners or solvents that could harm the case. Immersing the transmitter in any liquid will harm the trans- mitter and cause it to not function properly.

If you lose a transmitter, you will need to have the replacement programmed to your car’s system by your Honda dealer. Any other transmitters you have will also need to be reprogrammed.

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Remove the old battery and note the polarity. Make sure the polarity of the new battery is the same ( ＋ facing up), then insert it in the transmitter.

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Snap the two halves of the transmitter case back together.

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AsrequiredbytheFCC: ThisdevicecomplieswithPart15ofthe FCCrules.Operationissubjecttothe followingtwoconditions:(1)Thisdevice maynotcauseharmfulinterference,and (2)thisdevicemustacceptany interferencereceived,including interferencethatmaycauseundesired operation.

Changesormodificationsnotexpressly approvedbythepartyresponsiblefor compliancecouldvoidtheuser’s authoritytooperatetheequipment.

ThisdevicecomplieswithIndustry CanadaStandardRSS-210. Operationissubjecttothefollowingtwo conditions:(1)thisdevicemaynotcause interference,and(2)thisdevicemust acceptanyinterferencethatmaycause undesiredoperationofthedevice.

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See page for cargo loading and weight limit information. Keep the trunk lid closed at all times while driving to avoid damaging the lid, and to prevent exhaust gas from getting into the interior. See Monoxide Hazard on page

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Keys and Locks

Trunk

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

You can open the trunk in two or three ways:

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

Usethemasterkeytoopenthe trunk lock. The valet key does not work in this lock.

Press the trunk release button on the remote transmitter.

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Emergency Trunk Opener

Parents should decide if their children should be shown how to use this feature.

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

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Lock the trunk release handle with the master key.

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Give the person the valet key.

U.S.modelsonly As a safety feature, your car has a release lever on the trunk latch so the trunk can be opened from the inside.

To open the trunk, push the release lever to the left.

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Always keep the glove box closed while driving.

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Glove Box

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

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

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Seat Adjustments

Front Seat Adjustments See pages for important safety informationandwarningsabouthowto properlypositionseatsandseat-backs.

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Make all seat adjustments before you start driving.

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

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

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Seat Adjustments

Driver’s Seat Manual Height Adjustment

OnLXmodel The height of your driver’s seat is adjustable. Turn the front dial on the outside of the seat cushion to raise the front of the seat bottom and turn the rear dial to raise the rear.

Make all adjustments before you start driving.

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Driver’s Seat Power Height Adjustment

OnSpecialEditionandEXmodels The height of your driver’s seat is power adjustable. Pull up on the switch to raise the seat. Push it down to lower the seat.

Make all adjustments before you start driving.

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Seat Adjustments

Driver’s Seat Power Adjustments OnallV6modelsandthe4-cylinderEX modelwithleatherinterior Seepages forimportantsafety informationandwarningsabouthowto properlypositionseatsandseat-backs.

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The two power seat adjustment switches are on the outside edge of the seat bottom. The horizontal switch adjusts the seat bottom in several directions. The short vertical switch adjusts the seat-back angle.

You can adjust the seat with the ignition switch in any position. Make all seat adjustments before you start driving.

Push the horizontal switch forward or backward to move the seat forward or backward.

Pull up or push down on the front of the switch to move the seat bottom’s front edge up or down. Pull up or push down on the rear of the switch to move the rear of the seat bottom up or down.

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Seat Adjustments

Driver’s Lumbar Support

Pull the center of the horizontal switch up to raise the seat. Push it down to lower the seat.

Adjust the seat-back angle by pushing the rear switch in the direction you want to move.

OnEXandEX-V6models Vary the lumbar support by moving the lever on the right side of the seat-back. Move the lever forward or backward to adjust the lumbar support through its full range.

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Rear Seat Access Driver’sSide

Passenger’sSide

Seat Adjustments

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OnallV6modelsandthe4-cylinderEX modelwithleatherinterior To get into the rear seat on the driver’s side, open the door and pull the release lever up on the side of the seat-back. The seat-back will tilt forward to allow easier entry to the rear seat.

OnSpecialEdition,EX,andthe U.S.LXmodels To get into the rear seat on the driver’s side, open the door and pull up on the seat-back adjustment lever. The seat-back will tilt forward to allow easier entry to the rear seat.

To get into the rear seat on the passenger’s side, push forward on the release lever at the base of the seat-back. The seat-back will tilt forward and the entire seat will move forward to allow easier entry to the rear seat. After you return the seat- back to the upright position, push the whole seat backwards until it latches. Make sure the seat is fully latched before sitting in it.

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Seat Adjustments

Head Restraints Seepage forimportantsafety informationandawarningabouthowto properlypositiontheheadrestraints.

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The front head restraints help protect you and your passenger from whiplash and other injuries. They are most effective when you adjust them so the back of the occupant’s head rests against the center of the restraint. A taller person should adjust the restraint as high as possible.

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

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

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Folding Rear Seat The back of the rear seat folds down to give you direct access to the trunk. Each side folds down separately. With only half the seat folded, you can still carry a passenger in the back seat. The seat-back can be released from inside the car or inside the trunk.

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To fold down either side of the seat- back from inside the car, insert the master key in the lock on the rear shelf. To fold down the driver’s side, turn the key clockwise, pull down the top of the seat-back, then release the key. To fold down the passenger’s side, turn the key counterclockwise and perform the same procedure.

When storing cargo, you can move the rear center shoulder belt out of the way by removing the belt from the guide.

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Seat Adjustments

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

Make sure all items in the trunk, or items extending through the opening into the back seat, are secured. Loose items can fly forward and cause injury if you have to brake hard. See 184

Carrying Cargo

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

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RREELLEEAASSEE To release the seat-back from inside the trunk, pull the release under the trunk panel. Push the seat-back down, then let go of the release.

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

Do not put any heavy items on the seat-back when it is folded.

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StandardonCanadian SpecialEdition, EX-V6,and EXwithleather interiormodels Both front seats are equipped with seat heaters. The ignition must be ON (II) to use them. Push the right side of the switch, HI, to rapidly heat up the seat. After the seat reaches a comfortable temperature, select LO by pushing the left side of the switch. This will keep the seat warm.

The HI or LO indicator lights and remains lit until you turn it off by pushing the opposite side of the switch lightly. The indicator will turn off.

In HI, the heater turns off when the seat gets warm, and turns back on after the seat’s temperature drops. It continues to cycle as long as you leave it set on HI. The HI indicator remains lit as a reminder that you have the heater on.

In LO, the heater runs continuously. It does not cycle with temperature changes.

Seat Heaters

Follow these precautions whenever you use the seat heaters:

Use the HI setting only to heat the seats quickly. Select the LO setting when the seats feel warm. The HI setting draws large amounts of current from the battery.

Do not use the seat heaters, even on the LO setting, if the engine is left idling for an extended period. They can weaken the battery, causing hard starting.

Because of the sensors for the side airbag system, there is no heater in the passenger’s seat-back.

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Power Windows

Your car’s windows are electrically- powered. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II) to raise or lower any window.

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

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Closing a power window on someone’s hands or fingers can cause serious injury.

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

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

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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 master control panel also con- tains these extra features:

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

Power Windows

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.

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Moonroof

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OnSpecialEdition,EX,andEX-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).

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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.

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

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.

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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.

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Adjusting the Power Mirrors

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Mirrors

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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.

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

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Push the appropriate edge of the adjustment switch to move the mirror right, left, up, or down.

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Turn the ignition switch ON (II).

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Move the selector switch to L (driver’s side) or R (passenger’s side).

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Mirrors

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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.

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AvailableonallCanadianmodels 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.

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Parking Brake

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

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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

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Digital Clock, Sunglasses Holder

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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.

Sunglasses Holder

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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.

Digital Clock

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

To set the clock:

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

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Sunglasses Holder, Beverage Holder

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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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Console Compartment

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

OnEXandEX-V6models The console compartment has a Compact Disc holder.

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

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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.

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Sun Visor

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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, Vanity Mirror

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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.

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.

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Coin Box, Center Pocket, Accessory Power Socket

Coin Box

Center Pocket

Accessory Power Socket

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

OnU.S.LXandLX-V6models The center pocket is located under the audio system. To open the lid, pull it down. Close it with a firm push.

AACCCCEESSSSOORRYY PPOOWWEERR SSOOCCKKEETT 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.

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U.S.LX,LX-V6
The light goes out when both doors are closed.

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

OnEXandEX-V6models The ceiling light (with the switch in the center position) also comes on when you unlock the door with the remote transmitter (see page ). The light fades out after both doors are closed.

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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.

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

Interior Lights

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.

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Interior Lights

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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.

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Comfort and Convenience Features

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Indications

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Operating the Cassette

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Heating and Cooling

What Each Control Does How to Use the System To Turn Everything Off

Climate Control System

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Fully-automatic Operation Semi-automatic Operation Sunlight Sensor/

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Operating the CD Player

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Heating and Cooling

OnSpecialEdition,EX,andtheU.S.LX andLXV-6models 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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Rear Window Defogger Button This button turns the rear window defogger on and off (see page ).

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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).

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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.

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Heating and Cooling

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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.

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The vents in the corners of the dashboard can be opened and closed with the dials underneath them.

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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

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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.

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Turn the temperature control dial all the way to the left. Make sure the A/C is off. Select Set the fan to the desired speed.

and Fresh Air mode.

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Heating and Cooling

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Turn on the A/C by pressing the button. The light above the button comes on when a fan speed is selected. Make sure the temperature control dial is all the way to the left. Select If the outside air is humid, select Recirculation mode. If the outside air is dry, select Fresh Air mode. Set the fan to the desired speed.

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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:

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Start the engine. Turn on the A/C by pressing the button. Make sure the tempera- ture control dial is turned all the way to the left. Set the fan to maximum speed. Open the windows partially. Select

and Fresh Air mode.

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When the interior has cooled down to a more comfortable temperature, close the windows and set the controls as described for normal cooling.

) when driving in stop-and-go

Air conditioning places an extra load on the engine. Watch the engine coolant temperature gauge (see page 64
traffic or climbing a long, steep hill. If it moves near the red zone, turn off the A/C until the gauge reads normally.

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ToHeat To warm the interior:

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and Fresh Air mode.

Start the engine. Select Set the fan to the desired speed. Adjust the warmth of the air with the temperature control dial.

ToHeatandDehumidifywithAir 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.

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Switch the fan on. Turn on the air conditioning. Select Adjust the temperature control dial so the mixture of heated and cooled air feels comfortable.

and Fresh Air mode.

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

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ToDefogandDefrost To remove fog from the inside of the windows:

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Switch the fan on. Select When you select system automatically switches to Fresh Air mode and turns on the A/C. Adjust the temperature control dial so the air flow from the defroster vents feels warm. 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.

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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.

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

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Start the engine. Select When you select system automatically switches to Fresh Air mode and turns on the A/C. Switch the fan and temperature controls to maximum.

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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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OnEX-V6model 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.

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To adjust the air flow from the center vent, move the tab up-and- down and side-to-side.

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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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Climate Control System

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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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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

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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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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.

AirConditioning(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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RecirculationButton 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.

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FanControlDial 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.

ModeButton 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.

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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.

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between the dashboard vents and the floor vents.

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The button directs the main air flow to the windshield for faster defrosting. It also overrides any MODE selection you may have made.

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When you select turns on automatically and the system selects Fresh Air mode. For faster defrosting, manually set the fanspeed tohigh.You canalso 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 72
). defogger on and off (see page

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Climate Control System

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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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AM/FM/CD Audio System ForU.S.LXandLX-V6models 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.

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

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Use the TUNE knob to

TUNE 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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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.

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The SEEK function

SEEK 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.

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The SCAN function

SCAN 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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You can store the

Preset 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:

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

Use the TUNE, SEEK, or SCAN function to tune the radio to a desired station.

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

Repeat steps 1 to 3 to store a total of six stations on AM and twelve on FM.

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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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AUTO SELECT 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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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.

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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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