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According to accident statistics, children of all ages and sizes are safer when they are restrained in the back seat. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Transport Canada recommend that all children age 12 and under be properly restrained in the back seat.

Children who ride in back are less likely to be injured by striking interior vehicle parts during a collision or hard braking. Also, children cannot be injured by an inflating airbag when they ride in the back.

With this system, the front passenger’s airbag is turned off if sensors detect a total weight of less than about 65 lbs (30 kg) on the seat (see pages information about how the front passenger’s advanced airbag works).

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Even if the passenger’s front airbag is turned off, we strongly recommend that children age 12 and under ride properly restrained in a back seat where they will be safer.

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U.S.Models To remind you of the passenger’s front airbag hazards, and that children must be properly restrained in the back seat, your vehicle has warning labels on the dashboard and on the driver’s and front passenger’s visors. Please read and follow the instructions on these labels.

CanadianModels To remind you of the front airbag hazards, your vehicle has warning labels on the driver’s and front passenger’s visors. Please read and follow the instructions on these labels.

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If You Must Drive with Several Children Your vehicle has three seating positions in the back seat where children can be properly restrained. If you ever have to carry four children in your vehicle, and a child must ride in front:

Place the largest child in the front seat, provided the child is large enough to wear the lap/shoulder belt properly (see page

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Move the vehicle seat as far to the rear as possible (see page

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Have the child sit upright and well back in the seat (see page

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).

Make sure the seat belt is properly positioned and secured (see page 14

).

If a Child Requires Close Attention Many parents say they prefer to put an infant or small child in the front passenger seat so they can watch the child, or because the child requires attention.

Placing a child in the front seat exposes the child to hazards in a frontal collision, and paying close attention to a child distracts the driver from the important tasks of driving, placing both of you at risk.

If a child requires close physical attention or frequent visual contact, we strongly recommend that another adult ride with the child in the back seat. The back seat is far safer for a child than the front.

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Additional Safety Precautions Never hold an infant or child on your lap. If you are not wearing a seat belt in crash, you could be thrown forward and crush the child against the dashboard or a seat-back. If you are wearing a seat belt, the child can be torn from your arms and be seriously hurt or killed.

Never put a seat belt over yourself and a child. During a crash, the belt could press deep into the child and cause serious or fatal injuries.

Never let two children use the same seat belt. If they do, they could be very seriously injured in a crash.

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Keep vehicle keys/remote transmitters out of the reach of children. Even very young children learn how to unlock vehicle doors, turn on the ignition, and open the trunk, which can lead to accidental injury or death.

Do not leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving children without adult supervision is illegal in most states and Canadian provinces, and can be very hazardous.

For example, infants and small children left in a vehicle on a hot day can die from heatstroke. A child left alone with the key in the ignition can accidentally set the vehicle in motion, possibly injuring themselves or others.

Lock both doors and the trunk when your vehicle is not in use. Children who play in vehicles can accidentally get trapped inside the trunk and be seriously injured or could die. Teach your children not to play in or around vehicles. Know how to operate the emergency trunk opener and decide if your children should be shown how to use this feature (see page

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Placing a rear-facing child seat in the front seat can result in serious injury or death during a collision.

Always place a rear-facing child seat in the back seat, not the front.

Two types of seats may be used: a seat designed exclusively for infants, or a convertible seat used in the rear- facing, reclining mode.

Donotputarear-facingchildseatin If placed aforward-facingposition. facing forward, an infant could be very seriously injured during a frontal collision.

ChildSeatType Only a rear-facing child seat provides proper support for a baby’s head, neck, and back.

An infant must be properly restrained in a rear-facing, reclining child seat until the child reaches the seat maker’s weight or height limit for the seat, and the child is at least one year old.

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ChildSeatPlacement A rear-facing child seat should always be installed in a back seat, not in the front. Even with advanced airbags, which can automatically turn the passenger’s front airbag off (see page safest place for an infant.

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When properly installed, a rear- facing child seat may prevent the driver or a front passenger from moving the seat as far back as recommended, or from locking the seat-back in the desired position.

In either of these situations, we strongly recommend that you install the child seat in a different back seating position or get a smaller rear-facing child seat.

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Or it could push against the front- passenger’s seat-back, interfering with the proper operation of the passenger’s advanced front airbag (see pages

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In any of these situations, we strongly recommend that you install the child seat in a different back seating position or get a smaller rear- facing child seat.

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Protecting Small Children

ChildSeatType A child who is at least one year old, and who fits within the child seat maker’s weight and height limits, should be restrained in a forward- facing, upright child seat.

Of the different seats available, we recommend those that have a five- point harness system as shown.

Placing a forward-facing child seat in the front seat can result in serious injury or death if the front airbag inflates.

If you must place a forward- facing child seat in front, move the vehicle seat as far back as possible, and properly restrain the child.

We also recommend that a small child uses the child seat as long as possible, until the child reaches the weight or height limit for the seat.

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Protecting Infants and Small Children, Selecting a Child Seat

In seating positions and vehicles not equipped with LATCH, a LATCH- compatible child seat can be installed using a seat belt.

ChildSeatPlacement We strongly recommend placing a forward-facing child seat in a back seat, not the front. Even with advanced airbags, which can automatically turn the passenger’s front airbag off (see page ), a back seat is the safest place for a small child.

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If it is necessary to put a forward- facing child seat in the front, move the vehicle seat as far to the rear as possible, be sure the child seat is firmly secured to the vehicle, and the child is properly strapped in the seat.

Selecting a Child Seat When buying a child seat, you need to choose between a conventional child seat, or one designed for use with the Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) system.

Conventional child seats must be secured to a vehicle with a seat belt, whereas LATCH-compatible seats are secured by attaching the seat to hardware built into the two outer seating positions in the back seat.

Since LATCH-compatible child seats are easier to install and reduce the possibility of improper installation, we recommend selecting this style.

We also recommend selecting a LATCH-compatible seat with a rigid, rather than a flexible, anchor (see page

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Selecting a Child Seat, Installing a Child Seat

Whatever type of seat you choose, to provide proper protection, a child seat should meet three requirements:

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2.

3.

ThechildseatshouldmeetU.S.or CanadianMotorVehicleSafety Look for FMVSS Standard213. 213 or CMVSS 213 on the box.

Thechildseatshouldbeofthe propertypeandsizetofitthechild. Rear-facing for infants, forward- facing for small children.

Thechildseatshouldfitthe vehicleseatingposition(or positions)whereitwillbeused.

Before purchasing a conventional child seat, or using a previously purchased one, we recommend that you test the seat in the specific vehicle seating position, or positions, where the seat will be used.

Installing a Child Seat After selecting a proper child seat, and a good place to install the seat, there are three main steps in installing the seat:

1.

Properlysecurethechildseatto All child seats must be thevehicle. secured to the vehicle with the lap part of a lap/shoulder belt or with the LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) system. A child whose seat is not properly secured to the vehicle can be endangered in a crash.

2.

After installing a child

Makesurethechildseatisfirmly secured. seat, push and pull the seat forward and from side to side to verify that it is secure.

A child seat secured with a seat belt should be installed as firmly as possible. However, it does not need to be ‘‘rock solid’’. Some side-to-side

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movement can be expected and should not reduce the child seat’s effectiveness.

If the child seat is not secure, try installing it in a different seating position, or use a different style of child seat that can be firmly secured.

3.

Securethechildinthebackseat. Make sure the child is properly strapped in the child seat according to the child seat maker’s instructions. A child who is not properly secured in a child seat can be seriously injured in a crash.

The following pages provide guidelines on how to properly install a child seat. A forward-facing child seat is used in all examples, but the instructions are the same for a rear- facing child seat.

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The location of each lower anchor is marked with a small illustrated circle above the point.

To install a LATCH-compatible child seat:

1.

2.

Move the seat belt buckle or center seat belt away from the lower anchors.

Make sure there are no objects near the anchors that could prevent a secure connection between the child seat and anchors.

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LOWER ANCHOR MARKS

Your vehicle is equipped with LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) at the outer rear seats. The lower anchors are located between the seat-back and seat bottom, and are to be used only with a child seat designed for use with LATCH.

Rigid type

3.

Place the child seat on the vehicle seat, and attach the seat to the lower anchors according to the child seat maker’s instructions.

Some LATCH-compatible seats have a rigid-type connection as shown above.

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Flexible type

Other LATCH-compatible seats have a flexible-type connection as shown above.

4.

Whatever type you have, follow the child seat maker’s instructions for adjusting or tightening the fit.

5.

Route the tether strap through the legs of the head restraint, then attach the hook to the anchorage point as shown.

6.

7.

Make sure the strap is not twisted, then tighten the strap according to the child seat maker’s instructions.

Push and pull the child seat forward and from side-to-side to verify that it is secure.

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Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/ Shoulder Belt When not using the LATCH system, all child seats must be secured to the vehicle with the lap part of a lap/ shoulder belt.

In addition, the lap/shoulder belts in the rear seat and the front passenger seat have a locking mechanism that must be activated to secure a child seat.

1.

With the child seat in the desired seating position, route the belt through the child seat according to the seat maker’s instructions, then insert the latch plate into the buckle.

2.

3.

To activate the lockable retractor, slowly pull the shoulder part of the belt all the way out until it stops, then let the belt feed back into the retractor.

After the belt has retracted, tug on it. If the belt is locked, you will not be able to pull it out. If you can pull the belt out, it is not locked, and you will need to repeat these steps.

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To deactivate the locking mechanism and remove a child seat, unlatch the buckle, unroute the seat belt, and let the belt fully retract.

5.

Push and pull the child seat forward and from side to side to verify that it is firmly secured. If the child seat is not secure, unlatch the belt, allow it to retract fully, then repeat these steps.

4.

After confirming that the belt is locked, grab the shoulder part of the belt near the buckle and pull up to remove any slack from the lap part of the belt. Remember, if the lap part of the belt is not tight, the child seat will not be secure.

To remove slack, it may help to put weight on the child seat, or push on the back of the seat while pulling up on the belt.

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UsinganOuterAnchoragePoint

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ANCHOR

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TETHER ANCHORAGE POINTS

A child seat with a tether can be installed in any seating position in the back seat, using one of the anchorage points shown above.

Since a tether can provide additional security to the lap/shoulder belt installation, we recommend using a tether whenever one is required or available. (Tethers are required in Canada.)

TETHER STRAP HOOK

1.

After securing the child seat in the desired position (see page ), lift the head restraint, then route the tether strap over the top of the seat-back and through the head restraint legs.

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Lift the anchor point lid, then attach the tether strap hook to the anchor, making sure the strap is not twisted.

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Tighten the strap according to the seat maker’s instructions.

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UsingtheCenterAnchoragePoint

TETHER STRAP HOOK

TETHER ANCHORAGE POINT

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2.

After properly securing the child seat (see page tether strap over the top of the seat-back.

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Attach the tether strap hook to the anchor, making sure the strap is not twisted, then tighten the strap according to the seat-maker’s instructions.

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Checking Seat Belt Fit

When a child reaches the recommended weight or height limit for a forward-facing child seat, the child should sit in the back seat on a booster and wear a lap/shoulder belt.

The following pages give instructions on how to check proper seat belt fit, what kind of booster seat to use if one is needed, and important precautions for a child who must sit in front.

Allowing a large child age 12 or under to sit in front can result in injury or death if the passenger’s front airbag inflates.

If a large child must ride in front, move the vehicle seat as far back as possible, use a booster seat if needed, have the child sit up properly and wear the seat belt properly.

To determine if a lap/shoulder belt properly fits a child, have the child put on the seat belt, then ask yourself:

1.

Does the child sit all the way back against the seat?

2.

Do the child’s knees bend comfortably over the edge of the seat?

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3.

Does the shoulder belt cross between the child’s neck and arm?

4.

Is the lap part of the belt as low as possible, touching the child’s thighs?

5.

Will the child be able to stay seated like this for the whole trip?

If you answer yes to all these questions, the child is ready to wear the lap/shoulder belt correctly. If you answer no to any question, the child needs to ride on a booster seat.

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Using a Booster Seat

A child who has outgrown a forward- facing child seat should ride in the back seat and use a booster seat until the lap/shoulder belt fits them properly without the booster.

Some states also require children to use a booster until they reach a given age or weight (e.g., 6 years or 60 lbs). Be sure to check current laws in the state or states where you intend to drive.

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Booster seats can be high-back or low-back. Whichever style you select, make sure the booster meets federal safety standards (see page ) and that you follow the booster seat maker’s instructions.

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If a child who uses a booster must ride in front, move the vehicle seat as far to the rear as possible, and be sure the child is wearing the seat belt properly.

A child may continue using a booster seat until the tops of their ears are even with the top of the vehicle’s or booster’s seat-back. A child of this height should be tall enough to use the lap/shoulder belt without a booster.

When Can a Larger Child Sit in Front The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Transport Canada recommend that all children ages 12 and under be properly restrained in the back seat.

Even with advanced front airbag, the back seat is the safest place for a child of any age or size.

If the passenger’s front airbag is on, and it inflates in a moderate to severe frontal collision, the airbag can cause serious injuries to a child who is unrestrained, improperly restrained, sitting too close to the airbag, or out of position.

The side airbag also poses risks. If any part of a larger child’s body is in the path of a deploying side airbag, the child could receive possibly serious injuries.

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Of course, children vary widely. And while age may be one indicator of when a child can safely ride in front. There are other important factors you should consider.

Maturity To safely ride in front, a child must be able to follow the rules, including sitting properly, and wearing the seat belt properly throughout a ride.

PhysicalSize Physically, a child must be large enough for the lap/shoulder belt to properly fit (see pages ). If 47
the seat belt does not fit properly, with or without the child sitting on a booster, the child should not sit in front.

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If you decide that a child can safely ride up front, be sure to:

Carefully read the owner’s manual and make sure you understand all seat belt instructions and all safety information.

Move the vehicle seat to the rear- most position.

Have the child sit up straight, back against the seat, and feet on or near the floor.

Check that the child’s seat belt is properly and securely positioned.

Supervise the child. Even mature children sometimes need to be reminded to fasten the seat belts or sit properly.

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Donotputanyaccessoriesona Devices intended to seatbelt. improve a child’s comfort or reposition the shoulder part of a seat belt can make the belt less effective, and increase the chance of serious injury in a crash.

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Additional Safety Precautions

Donotletachildwearaseatbelt This could result acrosstheneck. in serious neck injuries during a crash.

This could

Donotletachildputtheshoulder partofaseatbeltbehindtheback orunderthearm. cause very serious injuries during a crash. It also increases the chance that the child will slide under the belt in a crash and be injured.

Twochildrenshouldneverusethe sameseatbelt. could be very seriously injured in a crash.

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Your vehicle’s exhaust contains carbon monoxide gas. You should have no problem with carbon monoxide entering the vehicle in normal driving if you maintain your vehicle properly. Have the exhaust system inspected for leaks whenever:

The vehicle is raised for an oil change. You notice a change in the sound of the exhaust. The vehicle was in an accident that may have damaged the under- side.

Carbon monoxide gas is toxic. Breathing it can cause unconsciousness and even kill you.

Avoid any enclosed areas or activities that expose you to carbon monoxide.

High levels of carbon monoxide can collect rapidly in enclosed areas, such as a garage. Do not run the engine with the garage door closed. Even with the door open, run the engine only long enough to move the vehicle out of the garage.

Carbon Monoxide Hazard

With the trunk lid open, air flow can pull exhaust gas into your vehicle’s interior and create a hazardous condition. If you must drive with the trunk lid open, open all the windows and set the heating and cooling system/climate control system as shown below.

If you must sit in your parked vehicle, even in an unconfined area, with the engine running, adjust the heating and cooling system/climate control system as follows:

1. 2. 3. 4.

Select the Fresh Air mode. Select the Turn the fan on high speed. Set the temperature control to a comfortable setting.

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Safety Labels

These labels are in the locations shown. They warn you of potential hazards that could cause serious injury. Read these labels carefully.

If a label comes off or becomes hard to read (except for the U.S. dashboard label which is removed by the owner), contact your Honda dealer for a replacement.

HOOD Onmodelswithoutsideairbags

Onmodelswithside curtainairbags U.S.models

DASHBOARD U.S.modelsonly

Onmodelswithsideairbags

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RADIATOR CAP

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Instruments and Controls

This section gives information about the controls and displays that contribute to the daily operation of your Honda. All the essential controls are within easy reach.

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........................... Control Locations . 57
.............................. Instument Panel Instument Panel Indicators ........... . 58
.. Maintenance Required Indicator . 63
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............................................. Gauges ..................................... . 65

Odometer Outside Temperature

Indicator Trip Meter Temperature Gauge Fuel Gauge

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Controls Near the Steering

Wheel

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Windshield Wipers and Washers . 69
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Turn Signal and Headlights ........... ........ Instrument Panel Brightness . 72
. 72
Hazard Warning .............................. . 73
Rear Window Defogger ................. . 74
Steering Wheel Adjustment .......... ............................... Keys and Locks . 75
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Immobilizer System ........................ . 77
Ignition Switch ................................ . 78
Power Door Locks .......................... . 79
Remote Transmitter ....................... ................................................ Trunk . 82
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Emergency Trunk Opener

Seats Seat Heaters Power Windows Moonroof Mirrors Parking Brake Interior Convenience Items

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Glove Box Beverage Holders Console Compartment Center CD Pocket Coin Pocket Sun Visor Vanity Mirror Coat Hook Sunglasses Holder Accessory Power Sockets

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INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS GAUGES(P.65)

(P.57)

Control Locations

MIRROR CONTROLS (P.96)

POWER DOOR LOCK MASTER SWITCH (P.78)

POWER WINDOW SWITCHES (P.91)

HAZARD WARNING BUTTON (P.72)

AUDIO SYSTEM (P.120) DIGITAL CLOCK (P.154)

HEATING/COOLING CONTROLS (P.108) CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (P.115)

FUEL FILL DOOR/ TRUNK RELEASE HANDLE (P.165, 82)

HOOD RELEASE HANDLE (P.166)

ACCESSORY POWER SOCKETS (P.103)

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ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR

(P.60)

TCS ACTIVATION INDICATOR

(P.60)

LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR

(P.58, 268)

CRUISE MAIN INDICATOR

(P.63)

CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR

(P.58, 269)

HIGH BEAM INDICATOR

(P.63)

CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR

(P.63)

TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM (TCS) INDICATOR

(P.60)

IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATOR

(P.61)

MAINTENANCE REQUIRED INDICATOR

(P.63)

DOOR AND TRUNK OPEN MONITOR SIDE AIRBAG OFF (P.59) INDICATOR

(P.61)

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM INDICATOR

(P.59)

SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.62, 155)

LIGHTS ON INDICATOR

(P.62)

SEAT BELT REMINDER INDICATOR(P.58)

MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (P.269)

LOW FUEL INDICATOR

(P.62)

PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR

(P.59)

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Instrument Panel Indicators

The instrument panel has many indicators to give you important information about your vehicle.

Seat Belt Reminder Indicator

The seat belt system includes an indicator on the instrument panel and a beeper to remind you and your passengers to fasten your seat belts.

If you turn the ignition switch to ON (II) before fastening your seat belt, the beeper sounds and the indicator flashes. If you do not fasten your seat belt before the beeper stops, the indicator stops flashing but remains on.

If you continue driving without fastening your seat belt, the beeper sounds and the indicator flashes again at regular intervals.

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Low Oil Pressure Indicator

The engine can be severely damaged if this indicator flashes or stays on when the engine is running. For more information, see page 268

Charging System Indicator

If this indicator comes on when the engine is running, the battery is not being charged. For more information, see page

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Supplemental Restraint System Indicator

This indicator lights briefly when you turn the ignition switch to ON (II). If it comes on at any other time, it indicates a potential problem with your front airbags. This indicator will also alert you to a potential problem with your side airbags, passenger’s side airbag automatic cutoff system, side curtain airbags, automatic seat belt tensioners, driver’s seat position sensor, or front passenger’s weight sensors. For more information, see page

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Canada

Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator This indicator has two functions:

1.

2.

This indicator comes on when you turn the ignition switch to ON (II). It is a reminder to check the parking brake. If you drive at certain speeds without fully releasing the parking brake, the beeper sounds continuously. Driving with the parking brake not fully released can damage the brakes and tires.

If it remains lit after you fully release the parking brake while the engine is running, or if it comes on while driving, there could be a problem with the brake system. For more information, see page

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Side Airbag Off Indicator

Onlyonmodelsequippedwithside airbags This indicator comes on when you turn the ignition switch to ON (II). If it comes on at any other time, it indicates that the passenger’s side airbag has automatically shut off. For more information, see page 28

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Instrument Panel Indicators

Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Indicator

This indicator normally comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to ON (II). If it comes on at any other time, there is a problem in the ABS. If this happens, have your vehicle checked by your Honda dealer. With this indicator on, your vehicle still has normal braking ability but no anti-lock. For more information, see page

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Traction Control System (TCS) Indicator

OnallV6models This indicator normally comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to ON (II). If it comes on and stays on with the TCS Activation Indicator, there is a problem with the TCS. For more information on the TCS, see page 191

TCS Activation Indicator

OnallV6models This indicator has three functions: 1.

It comes on as a reminder that you have turned off the Traction Control System.

2.

It flashes when the TCS is regulating wheelspin.

3.

If it comes on and stays on when the Traction Control System is on, it indicates that there is a problem in the TCS.

This indicator normally also comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to ON (II). If it comes on and stays on at any other time, or it does not come on when you turn the ignition switch to ON (II), there is a problem with the TCS. Take the vehicle to your dealer to have it checked. See page for 191
more information on the TCS.

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Instrument Panel Indicators

Immobilizer System Indicator

This indicator comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to ON (II). It will go off if you have inserted a properly-coded ignition key. If it is not a properly- coded key, the indicator will blink and the engine will not start (see page

76

).

This indicator also blinks several times when you turn the ignition switch from ON (II) to ACCESSORY (I) or LOCK (0).

Door and Trunk Open Monitor

The appropriate indicator comes on in this display if the trunk or either door is not closed tightly.

All the indicators in the monitor display come on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to ON (II).

Turn Signal and Hazard Warning Indicators

The left or right turn signal indicator blinks when you signal a lane change or turn. If the indicators do not blink or blink rapidly, it usually means one of the turn signal bulbs is burned out (see page ). Replace the bulb as soon as possible, since other drivers cannot see that you are signaling.

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When you turn on the Hazard Warning button, both turn signal indicators blink. All turn signals on the outside of the vehicle should flash.

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Instrument Panel Indicators

Lights On Indicator

Low Fuel Indicator

Security System Indicator

or

This indicator reminds you that the exterior lights are on. It comes on when the light switch is in either the position. If you turn the

ignition switch to ACCESSORY (I) or LOCK (0) without turning off the light switch, this indicator will remain on. A reminder chime will also sound when you open the driver’s door.

SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR

LOW FUEL INDICATOR

This indicator is located in the fuel gauge. It comes on as a reminder that you must refuel soon.

This indicator comes on when the security system is set. See page 155
for more information on the security system.

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Instrument Panel Indicators, Maintenance Required Indicator

‘‘Daytime Running Lights’’ Indicator

Canadianmodelsonly This indicator comes on when you turn the ignition switch to ON (II) with the headlight switch off and the parking brake set. It should go off if you turn on the headlights or release the parking brake. If it comes on at any other time, it means there is a problem with the DRL. There may also be a problem with the high beam headlights.

Cruise Main Indicator

This indicator comes on when you turn on the Cruise Control System by pressing the Master Button. (see page

156

.)

Cruise Control Indicator

This indicator comes on when you set the cruise control. See page 156
cruise control.

for information on operating the

High Beam Indicator

Washer Level Indicator

This indicator comes on with the high beam headlights. See page 70
controls.

for information on the headlight

On Canadian models, this indicator comes on with reduced brightness when the Daytime Running Lights (DRL) are on (see page

71

).

Canadianmodelsonly This indicator comes on when the washer fluid level is low. Add washer fluid when you see this indicator come on (see page

224

).

Maintenance Required Indicator

This indicator reminds you that it is time to take your vehicle in for the vehicle’s scheduled maintenance under normal driving conditions. The indicator does not reflect severe maintenance intervals.

Refer to the Maintenance Schedule for Normal and Severe Driving Conditions on page models) or page 210
models).

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Maintenance Required Indicator

4-cylindermodels For the first 8,000 miles (12,800 km) after the Maintenance Required Indicator is reset, it will come on for two seconds when you turn the ignition switch to ON (II).

6-cylindermodels For the first 6,000 miles (9,600 km) after the Maintenance Required Indicator is reset, it will come on for two seconds when you turn the ignition switch to ON (II).

Between 8,000 miles (12,800 km) and 10,000 miles (16,000 km), this indicator will light for two seconds when you first turn the ignition switch to ON (II), and then flash for ten seconds.

Between 6,000 miles (9,600 km) and 7,500 miles (12,000 km) this indicator will light for two seconds when you first turn the ignition switch to ON (II), and then flash for ten seconds.

If you exceed 10,000 miles (16,000
km) without having the scheduled maintenance performed, this indicator will remain on as a constant reminder.

If you exceed 7,500 miles (12,000
km) without having the scheduled maintenance performed, this indicator will remain on as a constant reminder.

Your dealer will reset this indicator after completing the scheduled maintenance. If this maintenance is done by someone other than your Honda dealer, reset the indicator as follows.

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SELECT/RESET KNOB

1.

Turn off the engine.

2.

Press and hold the Select/Reset knob in the instrument panel, then turn the ignition switch to ON (II).

3.

Hold the knob for about 10
seconds until the indicator resets.

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The gauges illuminate when you turn the ignition switch to ON (II).

Odometer The odometer shows the total dis- tance your vehicle has been driven. It measures miles in U.S. models and kilometers in Canadian models. It is illegal under U.S. federal law and Canadian provincial regulations to disconnect, reset, or alter the odometer with the intent to change the number of miles or kilometers indicated.

The odometer and the outside temperature indicator use the same display. To switch the display between the odometer and the outside temperature, press the Select/Reset knob. When you turn the ignition switch to ON (II), what you last selected is displayed.

Gauges

TACHOMETER

SPEEDOMETER

FUEL GAUGE

MAINTENANCE REQUIRED INDICATOR

TRIP METER

TEMPERATURE GAUGE

ODOMETER/OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE INDICATOR

SELECT/RESET KNOB

U.S. model is shown.

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Gauges

Outside Temperature Indicator On4-cylinderEX-Land6-cylinderEX models,andallEXmodelsinCanada This indicator displays the outside temperature in Fahrenheit in U.S. models, and in Centigrade in Canadian models. To see the outside temperature, press and release the Select/Reset knob until the temperature is displayed.

The temperature sensor is in the front bumper. Therefore, the temper- ature reading can be affected by heat reflection from the road surface, en- gine heat, and the exhaust from surrounding traffic. This can cause an incorrect temperature reading when your speed is under 19 mph (30 km/h). When you start your trip, the sensor is not fully acclimatized, therefore it may take several minutes until the proper temperature is displayed.

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If the outside temperature is incorrectly displayed, you can adjust it up 3°C in Canadian models) warmer or cooler.

5°F in U.S. models (

±

±

NOTE: The temperature must be stabilized before doing this procedure.

Select the outside temperature display, then press the Select/Reset knob for ten seconds. The following sequence will appear for one second each: 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, − − − − − −

5, 1, 0 (U.S.) or 0, 1, 2, 3, 1, 0 (Canada).

3, 2, − −

4, 3,

2,

When it reaches the desired value, release the Select/Reset knob. You should see the new outside temperature displayed.

In certain weather conditions, temperature readings near freezing (32°F, 0°C) could mean that ice is forming on the road surface.

Trip Meter This meter shows the number of miles (U.S.) or kilometers (Canada) driven since you last reset it.

There are two trip meters: Trip A and Trip B. Switch between these displays and the odometer/outside temperature display by pressing the Select/Reset knob repeatedly. Each trip meter works independently, so you can keep track of two different distances. When you turn the ignition switch to ON (II), what you last selected is displayed.

To reset a trip meter, display it, and then press and hold the Select/Reset knob until the number resets to ‘‘0.0’’. Both trip meters will reset to ‘‘0.0’’ if the vehicle’s battery goes dead or is disconnected.

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Temperature Gauge This shows the temperature of the engine’s coolant. During normal operation, the pointer should rise to about the middle of the gauge. In severe driving conditions, the pointer may rise into the upper half of the gauge. If it reaches the red (Hot) mark, pull safely to the side of the road. Turn to page instructions and precautions on checking the engine’s cooling system.

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Fuel Gauge This shows how much fuel you have. It may show slightly more or less than the actual amount. The needle returns to the bottom after you turn off the ignition.

Avoid driving with an extremely low f uel level. Running out of f uel could cause the engine to misf ire, damaging the catalytic converter.

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Controls Near the Steering Wheel

HEADLIGHTS/ TURN SIGNALS (P.70)

HORN ＊

INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS

(P.72)

WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS (P.69)

PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR (P.30)

REMOTE AUDIO CONTROLS (P.152)

MOONROOF SWITCH (P.94)

TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM ON/OFF SWITCH (P.192)

EX-V6 model without navigation system is shown.

TILT/TELESCOPIC ADJUSTMENT (P.74)

CRUISE CONTROLS (P.156)

HAZARD WARNING BUTTON (P.72)

AUDIO SYSTEM (P.120)

REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER (P.73)

To use the horn, press the pad around the ‘‘H’’ logo.

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Windshield Wipers and Washers

Windshield Wipers

Push the right lever up or down to select a position.

MIST

−

The wipers run at high

speed until you release the lever.

OFF

−

The wipers are not activated.

INT

−

The length of the wiper

interval is varied automatically according to the vehicle’s speed.

HI

−

The wipers run at high speed.

−

Pull the

Windshield Washer wiper control lever toward you and hold it. The washers spray until you release the lever. The wipers run at low speed, then complete one more sweep after you release the lever.

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

MIST OFF INT LO Low HI High Windshield Washers

Intermittent

− − −

Vary the delay by turning the INT TIME ring. If you turn it to the shortest delay, the wipers will change to low speed operation when the vehicle speed exceeds 12
mph (20 km/h).

While the vehicle is stopped and in gear, the wipers sweep the windshield whenever you remove your foot from the brake pedal.

LO

−

The wipers run at low speed.

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Turn Signal and Headlights

−

Turn Signal Push down on the left lever to signal a left turn and up to signal a right turn. To signal a lane change, push lightly on the lever in the proper direction and hold it. The lever will return to center when you release it or complete a turn.

−

Rotating the

Headlights On switch on the left lever to the ‘‘ lights, taillights, side-marker lights, and rear license plate lights.

’’ position turns on the parking

Turning the switch to the ‘‘ ’’ position turns on the headlights. If you leave the lights on with the key removed from the ignition switch, you will hear a reminder chime when you open the driver’s door.

When the light switch is in either of these positions, the Lights On indicator comes on as a reminder.

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

Turn signal Off Parking and indicator lights Headlights on High beams Flash high beams

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High Beams To turn on, push the lever forward until you hear a click. The blue high beam indicator will come on (see page ). Pull it back to return to low beams.

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To flash the high beams, pull the lever back lightly, then release it. The high beams will stay on as long as you hold the lever back.

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The lights will turn on again when you unlock or open the driver’s door. If you unlock the door, but do not open it within 15 seconds, the lights will go off. With the driver’s door open, you will hear a lights-on reminder chime.

Automatic Lighting Off Feature This feature turns off the headlights, parking lights, taillights, and license plate lights within 15 seconds of removing the key from the ignition switch and closing the driver’s door.

This feature activates if you leave ’’ the headlight switch in the ‘‘ or ‘‘ ’’ position, remove the key, then open and close the driver’s door.

If you remove the key from the ignition switch with the headlight switch on, but do not open the door and get out, the lights will turn off after 10 minutes.

Headlights

Daytime Running Lights (Canadian Models) With the headlight switch off, the high beam headlights and the high beam indicator come on with reduced brightness when you turn the ignition switch to ON (II) and release the parking brake. They remain on until you turn the ignition off, even if you set the parking brake.

The headlights revert to normal operation when you turn them on with the switch.

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Instrument Panel Brightness, Hazard Warning

Instrument Panel Brightness

brightness when you turn the ignition switch to ON (II).

Hazard Warning

If you do not insert the key in the ignition switch after opening the driver’s door, the illumination turns off in about 30 seconds after closing that door.

If you insert the key but do not turn the ignition switch to ON (II), the illumination turns off in about 10
seconds.

To reduce glare at night, the instru- ment panel illumination dims when or you turn the light switch to

. Turning the Select/Reset

knob fully to the right until you hear a click will cancel the reduced bright- ness.

Push the button between the center vents to turn on the hazard warning lights (four-way flashers). This causes all four outside turn signals and both turn indicators in the instrument panel to flash. Use the hazard warning lights if you need to park in a dangerous area near heavy traffic, or if your vehicle is disabled.

SELECT/RESET KNOB

The Select/Reset knob on the instrument panel controls the brightness of the instrument panel lights. Turn the knob to adjust the brightness.

The instrument panel will illuminate with reduced brightness when you unlock and open the driver’s door. The brightness will increase slightly when you insert the key in the ignition switch, then go to normal

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Rear Window Defogger

Manual A/C type shown The rear window defogger will clear fog, frost, and thin ice from the window. Push the defogger button to turn it on and off. The indicator