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windshield, close the side vents.

to help clear the

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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Vents, Heating, and A/C

. The system

To Remove Exterior Frost or Ice From the Windows 1.

Select automatically switches to Fresh Air mode and turns on the A/C. The A/C indicator will not come on, if it was off to start with. Select Set the fan and temperature controls to maximum level.

2. 3.

To clear the windows faster, you can close the dashboard corner vents by rotating the wheel below it. This will send more warm air to the windshield defroster vents. Once the windshield is clear, select the Fresh Air mode to avoid fogging the windows.

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

To Cool or Heat Automatically OnEX-LandEX-V6models The Automatic Climate Control system can adjust the fan speed and airflow levels to maintain the interior temperature you select.

EX-LandEX-V6modelswithNavigation System In the AUTO mode, the vehicle’s interior temperature is independently regulated for the driver and passenger. If the driver’s side of the vehicle is getting too much sun, the system will adjust to a lower temperature.

Using Automatic Climate Control OnEX-LandEX-V6models 1.

Press the Auto button. With Navigation System, the light in the button comes on. WithoutNavigationSystem Set the desired temperature by turning the Temperature Control dial. You will see AUTO in the system’s display.

2.

WithNavigationSystem Set the desired temperature. The selected temperature will show in the upper display.

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The system automatically selects the proper mix of conditioned and/or heated air to raise or lower the interior temperature to the temperature you selected.

Lo

If you set the temperature to its lower limit ( ) or its highest limit Hi ), the system runs at full cooling or heating only. It does not regulate the interior temperature.

In cold weather, the fan will not come on automatically until the heater starts to develop warm air.

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When DualTemperatureControl the indicator in the Dual button is on, the driver’s side and passenger’s side temperature can be controlled ). independently (see page

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Manual Operation OnEX-LandEX-V6models You can manually select various functions of the Climate Control System when it is in AUTO. All other features remain automatically controlled.

WithoutNavigationSystem Manual selections will cause the word AUTO in the display to go out.

WithNavigationSystem If you press the A/C button next to the display, the manual selections will show in the display. Manual selection will cause the light in the AUTO button to turn off.

To Turn Everything Off Exceptfor EX-LandEX-V6models Turning the fan speed and temperature control dials all the way to left shuts off the system completely.

OnEX-LandEX-V6models If you press OFF, the Climate Control system shuts off completely.

Keep the system completely off for short periods only.

To keep stale air and mustiness from collecting, you should have the fan running at all times.

WithNavigationSystem When the Climate Control System is turned OFF, the temperature in the upper display will also turn off.

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OnEX-LandEX-V6models WithoutNavigationSystem Your vehicle has two temperature control dials, one for the driver, and one for the passenger. WithNavigationSystem Your vehicle has four temperature control buttons, two for the driver, and two for the passenger.

The driver’s side and the passenger’s side can be controlled independently by adjusting these dials or buttons when the green indicator in the DUAL button is lit.

TemperatureControlDials/Buttons Push AUTO or . The selected temperatures appears in the display (in the upper display with the navigation system). When the indicator in the DUAL button is off, you can adjust both sides to the same temperature by adjusting the driver’s side temperature control dial or buttons.

Dual Temperature Control

PASSENGER’S SIDE TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAL

Without Navigation System

DRIVER’S SIDE TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAL

DUAL BUTTON

With Navigation System

DRIVER’S SIDE TEMPERATURE CONTROL BUTTONS

PASSENGER’S SIDE TEMPERATURE CONTROL BUTTONS

DUAL BUTTON

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Dual Temperature Control

DRIVER’S SIDE

PASSENGER’S SIDE

or

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buttons on the

To set the driver’s side temperature to a different value than the passenger’s, press the DUAL button, then turn the driver’s control dial or press the driver’s side. To set the passenger’s side to a different value than the driver’s, turn the passenger’s control dial or press the buttons on the passenger’s side. You can adjust the passenger’s side without pressing the DUAL button first.

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When you set the temperature to its lower limit or its upper limit, it will be displayed as ‘‘ ’’.

’’ or ‘‘

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Sunlight and Temperature Sensors

SUNLIGHT SENSOR

TEMPERATURE SENSOR

Climate Control Sensors

The climate control system has two sensors. A sunlight sensor is 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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Playing the Radio

LX model

EX and LX-V6 models

STEREO INDICATOR

A.SEL BUTTON

AM/FM BUTTON

STEREO INDICATOR

AM/FM BUTTON SEEK BAR

SCAN BUTTON TUNE BAR

PRESET BARS

A.SEL BUTTON TUNE BAR

PRESET BARS

SOUND BUTTON

SCAN BUTTON

SOUND BUTTON

PWR/VOL KNOB

PWR/VOL KNOB

SEEK BAR

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Playing the Radio

EX-L and EX-V6 models (Canadian Vehicles only)

AM/FM BUTTON

STEREO INDICATOR

EX-L and EX-V6 models without Navigation System (U.S. Vehicles only)

AM/FM BUTTON

STEREO INDICATOR

A.SEL BUTTON TUNE BAR

PRESET BARS

A.SEL BUTTON TUNE BAR

PRESET BARS

SEEK BAR

SCAN BUTTON

SOUND BUTTON

PWR/VOL KNOB

SEEK BAR

SCAN BUTTON

SOUND BUTTON

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Playing the Radio

EX-L and EX-V6 models with Navigation System (U.S. Vehicles only)

STEREO INDICATOR

AM/FM BUTTON

SCAN BUTTON

SEEK BAR

PWR/VOL KNOB

UPPER DISPLAY

AUDIO DISPLAY BUTTON

PRESET ICONS

TUNE/SOUND KNOB

AUDIO SELECT ICON

SCAN ICON

SOUND ICON

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Playing the Radio

To Play the Radio The ignition switch must be in the ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position. Turn the system on by pushing the PWR/VOL knob, the AM/FM button, or AUDIO button. Adjust the volume by turning the same knob.

The band and frequency that the radio was last tuned to is displayed. To change bands, press the AM/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.

To Select a Station You can use any of five methods to find radio stations on the selected band: the preset bars/icons, and SELECT

TUNE, SEEK, SCAN, AUTO

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Use the TUNE bar or

TUNE knob to tune the radio to a desired frequency. Press the bar or turn the knob to the right to tune to a higher frequency, and press the to the left to tune to a lower frequency.

side or turn the knob

side of the

XM Satellite Radio information is available on page

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The SEEK function

SEEK searches up and down from the current frequency to find a station with a strong signal. To activate it, press the side of the bar, then release it.

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The SCAN function

SCAN samples all stations with strong signals on the selected band. To activate it, press the SCAN button, then release it, or touch the SCAN icon on vehicles with navigation system. You will see SCAN in the display. The system will scan for a station with a strong signal. When it finds one, it will stop and play that station for about five seconds.

If you do nothing, the system will the scan for the next strong station and play it for five seconds. When it plays a station you want to listen to, press the SCAN button or touch the SCAN icon again.

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Each side of the bars (1

Preset 6) or preset icon can store one frequency on AM, and two frequencies on FM.

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1.

2.

3.

Select the desired band, AM or FM. FM1 and FM2 let you store two frequencies with each side of the preset bar or each preset icon. ForVehicleswithNavigationSystem First push the AUDIO DISPLAY button to view the preset icons.

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

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6), and

Pick a preset number (1
hold it until you hear a beep. Press the left or right side of the bar or icon 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 stations on FM.

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The preset frequencies will be lost if your vehicle’s battery goes dead, is disconnected, or the radio fuse is removed.

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If you are

AUTO SELECT traveling far from home and can no longer receive your preset stations, you can use the Auto Select feature to find stations in the local area.

Press the A. SEL button or touch the AUTO SELECT icon. ‘‘A. SEL’’ flashes in the display (the upper display on vehicles with navigation system), and the system goes into scan mode for several seconds. It stores the frequencies of six AM, and twelve FM stations in the preset bars or icons.

You will see a ‘‘0’’ displayed after pressing a preset bar or icon if Auto Select cannot find a strong station for every preset bar or icon.

If you do not like the stations Auto Select has stored, you can store other frequencies on the preset bars or icons. Use the TUNE, SEEK, or SCAN function to find stations, then store them in the preset bars or icons as described previously.

press the

ToturnoffAutoSelect, A.SEL button or touch the AUTO SELECT icon. This restores the presets you originally set.

Adjusting the Sound Press the SOUND button repeatedly to display the Bass (BAS), Treble (TRE), Balance (BAL), and Fader (FAD) setting. On vehicles with navigation system, touch the SOUND icon or press the TUNE knob.

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Onvehicleswithnavigationsystem If you want to adjust the sound while the radio/CD is playing, push the AUDIO DISPLAY button, then touch the SOUND icon in the display.

With Navigation System

FADER ADJUST ICONS

SOUND GRID

Playing the Radio

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These two

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

Treble/Bass modes to adjust the tone to your liking.

Use the TRE/BAS

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Onvehicleswithoutnavigationsystem Each mode is shown in the display as it changes. Turn the VOLUME knob to adjust the setting to your liking. When the level reaches the center, you will see ‘‘ ’’ in the display.

BASS ADJUST ICONS

TREBLE ASJUST ICONS

BALANCE ADJUST ICONS

RETURN ICON

Onvehicleswithnavigationsystem Touch the arrows next to the BAS or TRE icons. The adjustment shows you the current setting. Touch the left or right bars on the sound grid. Balance is equalized when the vertical lines are centered on the grid. Touch the front or rear bars on the sound grid. The fader is equalized when the horizontal lines are centered on the grid.

The system will automatically return the display to the selected audio mode about five seconds after you stop adjusting a mode. On vehicles with navigation system, touch the RETURN icon to go back to the audio screen.

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Radio Reception

Radio Frequencies Your Honda’s radio can receive the complete AM and FM bands. Those bands cover these frequen- cies:

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

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

Stations must use these exact frequencies. It is fairly common for stations to round-off the frequency in their advertising, so your radio could display a frequency of 100.9 even though the announcer may identify the station as ‘‘FM101.’’

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Radio Reception How well your Honda’s radio receives stations is dependent on many factors, such as the distance from the station’s transmitter, nearby large objects, and atmos- pheric conditions.

A radio station’s signal gets weaker as you get farther away from its transmitter. If you are listening to an AM station, you will notice the sound volume becoming weaker, and the station drifting in and out. If you are listening to an FM station, you will see the stereo indicator flickering off and on as the signal weakens. Eventually, the stereo indicator will go off and the sound will fade completely as you get out of range of the station’s signal.

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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Radio Reception

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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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Playing the XM Satellite Radio

U.S. EX-L and EX-V6 models

Without Navigation System

With Navigation System

CATEGORY/CHANNEL MODE INDICATOR

CATEGORY/CHANNEL MODE INDICATOR

CD/SAT BUTTON

SEEK/ SKIP BAR

CD/SAT BUTTON

DISP BUTTON

TUNE BAR

SCAN BUTTON

SEEK/ SKIP BAR

PRESET ICONS

AUDIO DISPLAY BUTTON

CH/DISC BAR

TUNE KNOB

SCAN BUTTON

PRESET BARS

PWR/VOL KNOB

PWR/VOL KNOB

MODE ICON

SCAN ICON

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Satellite Digital Radio U.S.EX-LandEX-V6models Your vehicle is capable of receiving XM Satellite Radio anywhere in the United States except Hawaii, Alaska, and Canada.

XM is a registered trademark of XM Satellite Radio Inc. Satellite radio is available in U.S. models only.

To Play XM Satellite Radio The ignition must be in the ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position. Turn the system on:

VehicleswithNavigationSystem Push any of the following: PWR/ VOL knob, the CD/SAT, or AUDIO button.

VehicleswithoutNavigationSystem Push any of the following: PWR/ VOL knob or the CD/SAT button.

Turn the PWR/VOL knob to adjust the volume.

To Select a Channel When in the satellite radio mode, you can use any of three methods to find channels: TUNE, SEEK/SKIP (CATEGORY), and SCAN.

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TUNE VehicleswithNavigationSystem Turn the TUNE knob to change channels. Turn the knob right for higher numbered channels and left for lower numbered channels.

VehicleswithoutNavigationSystem Press the TUNE bar to change channel selections. Press higher numbered channels and

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The

SEEK/SKIP (CATEGORY) − SEEK/SKIP function selects the various categories in XM, such as Jazz/Blues, Rock, Classical, etc. Push the to change the category forward. Push the to change the category backward. To search for channels within a category, turn the TUNE knob clockwise or press the TUNE bar

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VehicleswithNavigationSystem DISP Press and release this button to change the display. The display will change in the following sequence: channel name, channel number, category, artist name, and music title.

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Onvehicleswithnavigationsystem Once your XM channels are preset, pressing either side of the CH/DISC bar will select your preset channels.

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The SCAN function

SCAN samples all channels for 5 seconds. To activate the function, push the SCAN button. Push it again to get out of the sequence.

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Preset Each preset icon or each side of the preset bar can store one channel in XM1 and one in XM2.

1.

Push the SAT button, you will see XM1 or XM2.

2.

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

3.

Pick a preset icon or number and hold it until you hear a beep.

4.

Repeat step 1 to 3 to store a total of six stations on XM1 and six on XM2.

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Signal may be blocked by mountains or large obstacles to the south.

SATELLITE

GROUND REPEATER

Playing the XM Satellite Radio

Satellite Radio Signals Satellite radio receives signals from two satellites to produce clear, high- quality digital reception. It offers many channels in several categories. Along with a large selection of different types of music, satellite radio also allows you to view channel and category selections in the audio display.

The XM satellites are in orbit over the equator; therefore, objects south of the vehicle may cause satellite reception interruptions. To help compensate for this, ground-based repeaters are placed in major metropolitan areas. Satellite signals are more likely to be blocked by tall buildings and mountains the farther north you travel from the equator.

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Receiving Satellite Radio Service If your XM Radio service has expired or you purchased your vehicle from a previous owner, you can listen to a sampling of the broadcasts available on XM Satellite Radio. With the ignition switch in the ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position, push the PWR/VOL knob to turn on the audio system and press the CD/SAT button. A variety of music types and styles will play.

Depending on where you drive, you may experience reception problems. Interference can be caused by any of these conditions:

Driving on the south side of an east/west mountain road with a mountain on the south side of the road. Driving on the north side of a large commercial truck on an east/west road Driving in the tunnels Driving on a road beside a vertical wall, steep cliff or hill to the south of you Driving on the lower level of a multi-tiered road Driving on a single lane road alongside dense trees taller than 50 ft. (15 m) to the south of you

There may be other geographic situations that could affect satellite radio reception.

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If you decide to purchase XM Satellite Radio service, contact XM Radio at www.xmradio.com, or at 1-800-852-9696. You will need to give them your radio I.D. number and your credit card number. To get your XM Satellite radio ID number:

Turn the TUNE knob or press the TUNE bar until ‘‘0’’ appears in the display. Your ID number will appear in the display.

After you have registered with XM Radio, keep your audio system in the SAT Radio mode while you await activation. This should take about 30
minutes.

While awaiting activation, make sure your vehicle remains in an open area with good reception. Once your audio system is activated, ‘‘category’’ or ‘‘CH’’ will appear in the display and you will be able to listen to XM Radio broadcasts. XM Radio will continue to send an activation signal to your vehicle for at least 12 hours from activation request. If the service has not been activated after 36 hours, contact XM Radio.

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Playing a CD

LX model

EX and LX-V6 models

CD BUTTON

REPEAT BUTTON

TRACK NUMBER

DISC AND TRACK NUMBERS

CD BUTTON

CD LOAD INDICATOR

REPEAT BUTTON

RANDOM BUTTON

SEEK/SKIP BAR

SEEK/SKIP BAR

CD LOAD INDICATOR

EJECT BUTTON

CD SLOT

PWR/VOL KNOB

LOAD BUTTON

RANDOM BUTTON

EJECT BUTTON

CD SLOT

PWR/VOL KNOB

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EX-L and EX-V6 models (Canadian Vehicles only)

CD LOAD INDICATOR

EX-L and EX-V6 models without Navigation System (U.S. Vehicles only)

TRACK NUMBER

CD BUTTON

DISC AND TRACK NUMBERS

REPEAT BUTTON

CD BUTTON

DISC NUMBER

REPEAT BUTTON

Playing a CD

SEEK/SKIP BAR

LOAD BUTTON

PWR/VOL KNOB

RANDOM BUTTON EJECT BUTTON CD SLOT

RANDOM BUTTON

EJECT BUTTON

LOAD BUTTON

CD SLOT

SEEK/SKIP BAR

CD LOAD INDICATOR

PWR/VOL KNOB

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Playing a CD

EX-L and EX-V6 models with Navigation System (U.S. Vehicles only)

UPPER DISPLAY

DISC AND TRACK NUMBERS

CD/SAT BUTTON

SCAN BUTTON

SEEK/ SKIP BAR

TRACK REPEAT ICON

DISC SCAN ICON TRACK

SCAN ICON

DISC REPEAT ICON

PWR/VOL KNOB

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LOAD BUTTON

RANDOM ICON

CD LOAD INDICATOR

AUDIO DISPLAY BUTTON

CH/DISC BAR

CD SLOT

EJECT BUTTON

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ForvehicleswithSatelliteRadio To listen to a tape, the radio, or satellite radio when a CD is playing, press the appropriate button.

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.

To Play a CD To load or play CD’s, the ignition switch must be in the ACCESSORY (I) or ON(II) position. You operate the CD player/CD changer with the same controls used for the radio. To select the CD player/CD changer, press the CD button. The number of the track playing is shown in the display. With the in-dash CD changer, the disc and track numbers are displayed. The system will continuously play a CD until you change modes.

LXmodel Insert a CD into the CD slot. The drive will pull the CD in the rest of the way to play it. When the system reaches the end of the disc, it will return to the beginning and play the disc again.

Playing a CD

Forvehicleswithin-dashCDchanger Press the LOAD button until you 1. hear a beep and see ‘‘LOAd’’ in the display (in the upper display on vehicles with navigation system).

2.

3.

The disc number/icon for an empty position is highlighted and the red light starts blinking.

Insert the disc into the CD slot when the green CD load indicator comes on. Insert it only about halfway; the drive will pull it in the rest of the way. You will see ‘‘BUSY’’ in the display as the CD load indicator turns red and blinks as the CD is loaded.

You cannot load and play 3-inch (8- cm) discs in this system.

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Playing a CD

4.

5.

When the CD load indicator turns green and ‘‘LOAd’’ appears in the screen again, insert the next CD in the slot.

Repeat this until all six positions are loaded. If you are not loading all six positions, the system begins playing the last CD loaded.

You can also load a CD into an empty position while a CD is playing by pressing the appropriate side of a preset bar or touching a disc icon. The system stops playing the current CD and starts the loading sequence. It plays the CD just loaded.

You operate the CD changer with the same controls used for the radio. The numbers of the disc and track playing are shown in the display. On vehicles with navigation system, these numbers also appear in the upper display.

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Onvehicleswithin-dashCDchanger To select a different disc, press the appropriate side of a preset bar (1
− 6) or use the Preset 5 (DISC ) to select the previous disc or Preset 6
(DISC ) to select the next disc in sequence. On vehicles with navigation system, touch the appropriate disc icon or press the or side of the CH/DISC bar. If you select an empty position in the CD changer, the system will try to load the CD in the next available slot.

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▼

Each time you side, the

ForVehicleswithoutNavigation System SEEK/SKIP − press and release player skips forward to the beginning of the next track. Press and release backward to the beginning of the current track. Press it again to skip to the beginning of the previous track.

side, to skip

To move rapidly within a track, press and hold the

side.

or

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SCAN The SCAN function samples all the tracks on the selected disc in the order they are recorded on the CD. To activate it, press and release the SCAN button. You will see SCAN in the display. You will get a 10 second sampling of each track on the selected CD. Press the SCAN button again to get out of the system.

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This function samples

ExceptforLXmodel D-SCAN each first track of all the discs in the in-dash CD changer in the order they are stored. To activate it, select the D-SCAN mode by pressing and holding the SCAN button. You will see D-SCAN in the display. You will get a 10 second sampling of the first track on each CD. Press the SCAN button again to get out of the system.

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To continuously replay

REPEAT a track, press and release the RPT button. You will see RPT in the display. Press the RPT button again to turn it off.

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ExceptforLXmodel D-REPEAT To continuously replay the current disc, press and hold the RPT button. You will see D-RPT in the display. Press the RPT button again to turn it off.

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Press and release the

RANDOM RDM button to play the tracks in random order. You will see RDM in the display. Press the RDM button again to return to normal play.

ForVehicleswithNavigationSystem To use the controls, press the AUDIO DISPLAY button, the control icons will appear on the screen.

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When you touch

TRACK SCAN this icon on the audio display or press the SCAN button, you will get a 10 second sampling of each track on the current CD. You will see TRACK SCAN highlighted on the audio screen and SCAN in the upper display. Press the icon or button again to get out of the system.

Playing a CD

icon again to get out of track repeat.

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DISC RPT When you touch the DISC RPT icon on the audio display, the system continuously replays the current CD. You will see DISC RPT highlighted on the audio screen and D-RPT in the upper display. Touch the icon to turn the feature off.

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When you touch the

DISC SCAN DISC SCAN icon on the audio display, the system gives you a 10
second sampling of the first track on each disc in the in-dash CD changer. You will see DISC SCAN highlighted on the audio screen and D-SCAN in the upper display. Touch the icon again to get out of the system.

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When you touch the

RANDOM RANDOM icon on the audio display, the system plays the tracks on the current CD in random order. You will see RANDOM highlighted on the audio screen and RDM in the upper display. To turn this feature off, touch RANDOM again or select a different disc icon.

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TRACK RPT When you touch the TRACK RPT icon, the system continuously plays the same track. You will see TRACK RPT highlighted on the audio screen and RPT in the upper display. Press the

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Playing a CD

, the player

Each time you

SEEK/SKIP − press and release skips forward to the beginning of the next track. Press and release to skip backward to the beginning of the current track. Press it twice to skip to the beginning of the previous track.

To move rapidly within a track, press and hold the

or

CH/DISC or an icon and play the disc.

Press

▲ ▼

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to select

To Stop Playing a CD OnLXmodel Press the eject button ( remove the CD. If you eject the CD, but do not remove it from the slot, the system will automatically reload the CD after 15 seconds and put it in pause mode. To begin playing, press the CD button.

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ExceptforEX-LandEX-V6modelsin theU.S. Press the AM/FM button to switch to the radio while a CD is playing. To play the CD, press the CD button.

OnEX-LandEX-V6modelsintheU.S. Press the AM/FM or CD/SAT button to switch to the radio or satellite radio while a CD is playing. To play the CD, press the CD button again.

If tape is in the optional tape player, press the AUX button to switch to the tape while a CD is playing. Press the CD button again to switch back to the CD player.

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.

) button.

Removing CD’s From the In-dash CD Changer ExceptforLXmodel To remove the disc currently in play, press the EJECT ( When a disc is removed from a slot, the system automatically begins the load sequence so you can load another CD in that position. If you do not remove the disc from the changer within 15 seconds, the system returns to the previous mode (AM/FM or satellite radio). The disc will reload into the system and will remain there in a pause mode.

To remove a different disc from the changer, first select it with the appropriate preset bar, or the appropriate icon or the CH/DISC bar. When that CD begins playing, press the eject button. Continue pressing the EJECT button to remove all the discs from the changer.

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You can also eject discs when the ignition switch is off. The disc that was last selected is ejected first.

Playing a CD

If you select an empty slot in the magazine, the changer will search for the next available CD to load and play.

On LX model, if there are no CDs in the changer, the display will flash, and you will have to select another mode.

Operating the Optional CD Changer An optional six or eight disc CD changer is available for your vehicle from your Honda dealer. This disc changer uses the same controls used for the in-dash CD player/changer or the radio.

Load the desired CDs in the magazine, and load the magazine in the changer according to the instructions that came with the unit.

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 ) side or Preset 6 (DISC ) ＋ side of the preset bar. To select the previous disc, press the Preset 5
(DISC ) or Preset 6 (DISC ) to ＋ select the next disc in sequence.

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Protecting Your CDs

General Information

When using CD-R discs, use only high quality CDs labeled for audio use.

When recording a CD-R, the recording must be closed for it to be used in CD players.

CD-RW discs will not work in this unit.

Play only standard round CDs. Odd-shaped CDs may jam in the drive or cause other problems.

Handle your CDs properly to prevent damage and skipping.

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Protecting CDs When a CD is not being played, store it in its case to protect it from dust and other contamination. To prevent warpage, keep CDs out of direct sunlight and extreme heat.

To clean a CD, use a clean soft cloth. Wipe across the CD from the center to the outside edge.

A new CD may be rough on the inner and outer edges. The small plastic pieces causing this roughness can flake off and fall on the re- cording surface of the CD, causing skipping or other problems. Remove these pieces by rubbing the inner and outer edges with the side of a pencil or pen.

Never try to insert foreign objects in the CD player or the magazine.

Handle a CD by its edges; never touch either surface. Do not place stabilizer rings or labels on the CD. These, along with contamination from fingerprints, liquids, and felt-tip pens, can cause the CD to not play properly, or possibly jam in the drive.

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OnLXmodel If you see an error message in the display while playing a CD, find the cause in the chart to the right. If you cannot clear the error message, take your vehicle to a Honda dealer.

CD Player Error Messages

Error Message

Cause

Solution

FOCUS Error

Mechanical Error

High Temperature

Press the eject button and pull out the CD. Check if it is inserted correctly in the CD player. Make sure the CD is not scratched or damaged. Press the eject button and pull out the CD. Check the CD for damage or deformation. If the CD cannot be pulled out or the error message does not disappear after the CD is ejected, see a Honda dealer. Will disappear when the temperature returns to normal.

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CD Changer Error Messages

If you see an error message in the display while operating the CD changer, find the cause in the following charts. If you cannot clear the error message, take your vehicle to a Honda dealer.

ExceptforLXmodel

Error Message

Cause

Solution

FOCUS Error

Mechanical Error

No CD in the CD Changer High Temperature

Press the CD eject button and pull out the CDs. Check for an error message, and insert the CDs again. If the message does not disappear or the CDs cannot be pulled out, see a Honda dealer. Press the CD eject button and pull out the CDs. Check for an error message, and insert the CDs again. If the message does not disappear or the CDs cannot be pulled out, see a Honda dealer. Insert CDs.

Will Disappear when the temperature returns to normal.

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CD Changer Error Messages

OptionalCDChangerforLXmodel

Error Message

Cause

Solution

FOCUS Error

No CD in the CD Magazine

Mechanical Error

High Temperature

No CD magazine in the CD Changer

Press the magazine eject button and pull it out, and check for an error message, and insert the magazine again. If the message does not disappear or the magazine cannot be pulled out, see a Honda dealer. Insert CD.

Press the magazine eject button and pull it out, and check for an error message, and insert the magazine again. If the message does not disappear or the magazine cannot be pulled out, see a Honda dealer. Will disappear when the temperature returns to normal. Insert CD magazine.

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Playing a Tape (Optional)

LX model

EX and LX-V6 models

TAPE DIRECTION INDICATOR

REPEAT INDICATOR

DOLBY INDICATOR

REPEAT INDICATOR

TAPE DIRECTION INDICATOR

AUX BUTTON

REPEAT BUTTON

AUX BUTTON

NOISE REDUCTION INDICATOR

PWR/VOL KNOB

REPEAT BUTTON

PWR/ VOL KNOB

SEEK/SKIP BAR

PLAY/DOLBY NOISE REDUCTION BAR

REW/FF BAR

SEEK/SKIP BAR

PLAY/DOLBY NOISE REDUCTION BAR

REW/FF BAR

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Playing a Tape (Optional)

EX-L and EX-V6 models without Navigation System and Satellite Radio System

EX-L and EX-V6 models without Navigation System (U.S. Vehicles only)

DOLBY INDICATOR

REPEAT INDICATOR

TAPE DIRECTION INDICATOR

REPEAT INDICATOR

TAPE DIRECTION INDICATOR

REPEAT BUTTON

PWR/VOL KNOB

REPEAT BUTTON

PWR/VOL KNOB

AUX BUTTON

AUX BUTTON

SEEK/SKIP BAR

PLAY/DOLBY NOISE REDUCTION BAR

SEEK/SKIP BAR

PLAY/DOLBY NOISE REDUCTION BAR

REW/FF BAR

REW/FF BAR

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Playing a Tape (Optional)

EX-L and EX-V6 models with Navigation System (U.S. Vehicles only)

REPEAT INDICATOR

TAPE DIRECTION INDICATOR

CD/SAT BUTTON

SEEK/SKIP BAR

PWR/VOL KNOB

REW ICON

PLAY/PROG ICON

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UPPER DISPLAY

AUDIO DISPLAY BUTTON

CD/DISC BAR

TUNE/SOUND KNOB

DOLBY (NR) ICON

REPEAT ICON

FF ICON

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To Play a Tape OptionalonallU.S.models The ignition switch must be in ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II). Make sure the open side of the tape is facing right, then insert the tape most of the way into the slot. The system will pull the tape in the rest of the way, and begin to play it.

▲

indicates the side

The tape direction indicator will light to show you which side of the tape is playing. The you inserted upward is now playing. If you want to play the other side, press the Preset 3 (PLAY/PROG) side of the preset bar or touch the PLAY/PROG icon on vehicles with navigation system. When the player reaches the end of the tape, it will automatically reverse direction and play the other side.

On vehicles with navigation system, first push the AUDIO DISPLAY button before selecting any of the audio icons on the audio screen.

＊

Dolby noise reduction turns on when you insert a tape. The

indicator will light in the

display. If the tape was not recorded in Dolby, turn it off by pressing the Preset 4 (NR) side of the preset bar or touching the NR icon. Dolby remains off until you press the preset bar or the icon again.

＊

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.

Playing a Tape (Optional)

To Stop Playing a Tape To remove the tape, press the EJECT button on the cassette player. If you want to turn the player off, press the PWR/VOL knob or turn off the ignition. The tape will remain in the drive. When you turn the system back on, the tape will be in pause mode. Press the Preset 3
(PLAY/PROG) side of the preset bar or touch the PLAY/PROG icon on vehicles navigation system.

To switch to the radio or CD player while a tape is playing, press the AM/FM or CD/AUX button (CD/ SAT button on vehicles with navigation system). To change back to the tape player, push the CD/AUX or CD/SAT button.

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Playing a Tape (Optional)

The SKIP and REPEAT

NOTE: functions use silent periods on the tape to find the end of a song or passage. These features may not work if there is almost no gap between selections, a high noise level, or a silent period in the middle of a selection.

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Press

side to find the

SKIP beginning of the current song or passage. Press beginning of the next song or passage. When the system reaches the beginning of a song or passage, it begins to play it.

side to find the

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Press the RPT button

REPEAT or touch the RPT icon to continuously play a song or passage. You will see RPT displayed (in the upper display on vehicles with navigation system). The track will repeat until you press the RPT button or touch the RPT icon again.

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To rewind the tape,

Tape Search Functions Onvehicleswithoutnavigationsystem FF/REW push the Preset 1 (REW) side of the preset bar. You will see REW in the display. To fast forward the tape, push the Preset 2 (FF) side of the preset bar. You will see FF displayed. Press the Preset 1, 2, or 3 side of the bars to take the system out of rewind or fast forward.

▲

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Onvehicleswithnavigationsystem FF/REW To fast forward the tape, push the upper side ( ) of the CH/DISC bar. You will see FF in the upper display. To rewind the tape, push the lower side ( DISC bar. You will see REW displayed. Press either side of the CH/DISK bar or touch the FF, REW or PLAY/PROG icon to take the system out of rewind or fast forward.

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Caring for the Tape Player The tape player picks up dirt and oxides from the tape. This contamination builds up over time and cause the sound quality to degrade. To prevent this, you should clean the player after every 30 hours of use.

If you do not clean the tape player regularly, it may eventually become impossible to remove the contamination with a normal cleaning kit. Your Honda dealer has a cleaning kit available.

Use 100-minute or shorter tapes. Tapes longer than that may break or jam the drive.

If the tape is loose, tighten it by turning the hub with a pencil or your finger. If the label is peeling off, remove it or it could cause the tape to jam in the player. Never try to insert a warped or damaged tape in the player.

Store tapes in their cases to protect them from dust and moisture. Never place tapes where they will be exposed to direct sunlight, high heat, or high humidity. If a tape is exposed to extreme heat or cold, let it reach a moderate temperature before inserting it into the player.

Never try to insert foreign object into the tape player.

Playing a Tape (Optional)

’’ on the display (on the

If you see the error message ‘‘ upper display on vehicles with navigation system), press the TAPE eject button to remove the tape from the unit. Make sure the tape is not damaged. If the tape will not eject or the error message stays on after the tape ejects, take the vehicle to your Honda dealer.

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Steering Wheel Controls

MODE BUTTON

VOL BUTTON

CH BUTTON

OnallEXandV6models Three controls for the audio system are mounted in the steering wheel hub. These let you control basic functions without removing your hand from the wheel.

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▲

) or down (

The VOL button adjusts the volume up ( ). Press the top or bottom of the button and hold it until the desired volume is reached, then release it.

▼

The MODE button changes the mode. Pressing the button repeatedly selects FM1, FM2, AM, CD (if a CD is loaded), or a tape (if equipped). On vehicles with satellite radio system, you can also select XM 1 and XM2.

If you are listening to the radio, use the CH button to change stations. Each time you press the top ( ) of the button, the system goes to the next preset station on the band you are listening to. Press the bottom − station.

) to go back to the previous

＋

If you are playing a CD, the system skips to the beginning of the next track each time you press the top ) of the CH button. Press the ＋ bottom ( beginning of the current track. Press it twice to return to the previous track. You will see the disc and track number in the display.

) to return to the

−

＋

) of the CH button to advance

If you are playing a tape in the optional cassette player, press the top ( to the next selection. Press the bottom ( previous selection. The system senses a silent period, then resumes playing.

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OnEX,EX-V6andLX-V6models Your vehicle’s audio system will disable itself if it is disconnected from electrical power for any reason. To make it work again, you must enter a specific code using the preset bars or the TUNE knob. Because there are hundreds of number combinations possible, making the system work without knowing the exact code is nearly impossible.

You should have received a card that lists your audio system’s code and serial numbers. It is best to store this card in a safe place at home. In addition, you should write the audio system’s serial number in this Owner’s Manual.

If you should happen to lose the card, you must obtain the code number from a Honda dealer. To do this, you will need the system’s serial number.

’’/‘‘

If your vehicle’s battery is discon- nected or goes dead, or the radio fuse is removed, the audio system