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adjustment knob to the center (off) position. This turns off the adjustment knob to keep your settings.

ADJUSTMENT KNOB

OnallmodelsexceptU.S.andCanada DX

1.

Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).

2.

Turn the adjustment knob to L (driver’s side) or R (passenger’s side).

Keep the inside and outside mirrors clean and adjusted for best visibility. Be sure to adjust the mirrors before you start driving.

The outside mirrors on DX models adjust manually.

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.

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Power Mirror Heaters OnallCanadianmodelsexceptDX

HEATED MIRROR BUTTON

Power Windows

Mirrors, Power Windows

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.

DRIVER’S WINDOW SWITCH

MAIN SWITCH

Turn the ignition switch to ON (II) to raise or lower any window, push the switch down and hold it. Release the switch when you want the window to stop. Close the window by pulling the switch up and holding it.

The outside mirrors are heated to remove fog and frost. With the ignition switch in the ON (II) position, turn on the heaters by pressing the button. The indicator in the button comes on as a reminder. Press the button again to turn the heaters off.

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To open the driver’s

AUTO window, push the window switch firmly down, then release it. The window automatically goes down all the way. To stop the window from going all the way down, pull back on the window switch briefly.

The passenger windows cannot be raised or lowered if the MAIN switch is OFF. Keep the MAIN switch off when you have children in the vehicle so they do not injure themselves by operating the windows unintentionally.

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Power Windows

To close the driver’s window fully, pull back the window switch firmly, then release it. The window automatically goes all the way up. To stop the window from going all the way up, push down on the window switch briefly.

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AUTO REVERSE If the driver’s window runs into any obstacle while it is closing automatically, it will reverse direction and then stop. To close the window, remove the obstacle, then use the window switch again.

If your vehicle’s battery is disconnected or goes dead, or the driver’s window fuse is removed, the AUTO function will be disabled. The power window system needs to be reset after reconnecting the battery or installing the fuse.

To open or close the driver’s window partially, push down or pull back on the window switch lightly and hold it. The window will stop when you release the switch.

Auto reverse stops sensing when the window is almost closed. You should always check that all passengers and objects are away from the window before closing it.

1.

2.

Start the engine. Push down and hold the driver’s window switch until the window is fully open.

Pull and hold the driver’s window switch to close the window completely, then hold the switch for a second or two more.

If the power windows do not operate properly after resetting, have your vehicle checked by a Honda dealer.

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

Power Window Control Operations OpeningtheWindowswiththe RemoteTransmitter You can open all of the windows from the outside with the remote transmitter.

1.

Press the UNLOCK button once to unlock the driver’s door.

2.

Press the UNLOCK button a second time, and hold it. The passenger’s doors unlock, and all four windows start to open. To stop the windows, release the button.

3.

To open the windows further, press the button again.

You cannot close the windows with the remote transmitter.

Power Windows

UNLOCK BUTTON

Open

Close

Opening/ClosingtheWindowswith theKey AllmodelsexceptU.S.andCanadaDX You can open and close the windows with the key in the driver’s door lock.

To open: 1.

Insert the key in the driver’s door lock.

2.

Turn the key clockwise, then release it.

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Power Windows, Moonroof

3.

Turn the key clockwise again, and hold it. All four windows start to open. To stop the windows, release the key.

4.

To open the windows further, turn and hold the key again.

To close: 1.

Insert the key in the driver’s door lock.

2.

Turn the key counterclockwise, then release it.

3.

Turn the key counterclockwise again, and hold it. All four windows start to close. To stop the windows, release the key.

4.

To close the windows further, turn and hold the key again.

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Moonroof

To tilt up the back of the moonroof, press and hold the center button ). To close the moonroof, press and hold the upper button ). To open the moonroof, press and hold the lower button ). Release the button when the moonroof gets to the desired position. Make sure everyone’s hands are away from the moonroof before opening or closing it.

MOONROOF SWITCH

OnallEXandEX-V6models 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).

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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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 front 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.

Parking Brake

Moonroof, Parking Brake

NOTICE: Driving the vehicle with the parking brake applied can damage the rear brakes and hubs.

PARKING BRAKE LEVER

To apply the parking brake, pull the lever up fully. To release it, pull up slightly, push the button, and lower the lever. The parking brake light on the instrument panel should go out when the parking brake is fully released with the engine running (see page

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Sun Visor, Vanity Mirror

Sun Visor

OnEX-V6modelswithoutsidecurtain airbags

Vanity Mirror

EXTENSION

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.

Do not use the sun visor extension over the rear view mirror.

In this position, the sun visor can be extended by sliding out the extension (all models except DX and those with side curtain airbags). Make sure you put the sun visor back in place when you are getting into or out of the vehicle.

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

All models except the DX have lighted vanity mirrors.

The lights beside the mirror come on when you pull up the cover.

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Ceiling Light

DOOR ACTIVATED

ON

OFF

The ceiling lights have a three or two-position switch; ON (for three- position), Door Activated, and OFF. In the Door Activated (center or left) position, the lights come on when you:

Open any door. Unlock the doors with the key or remote transmitter.

After all doors are closed tightly, the light dims slightly, then fades out in about 30 seconds.

DOOR ACTIVATED

COURTESY LIGHT

OnEXandEX-V6
The front ceiling light also contains two spotlights. Push the spotlight lenses to turn it on and off.

The courtesy light between the spotlights comes on when you turn the parking lights on. To adjust its brightness, turn the Select/Reset knob on the instrument panel.

Interior Lights

OnLXmodels Push on the spotlight lenses to turn the light on and off.

Individual Interior Lights The courtesy lights in the front doors and around the ignition switch come on when you open any door. After you close the door, the ignition switch light stays on for several seconds.

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Interior Convenience Item

CONSOLE COMPARTMENT/ ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET

FRONT DOOR POCKET/ BEVERAGE HOLDER

CENTER POCKET/ COIN POCKET/ ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET

BEVERAGE HOLDER

REAR DOOR POCKET

GLOVE BOX

BEVERAGE HOLDERS

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TRUNK

SEAT-BACK POCKET ＊

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Beverage Holders Be careful when you are using the beverage holders. A spilled liquid that is very hot can scald you or your passengers. Liquid can also spill from the door pocket beverage holders when you close the doors. Use only resealable containers in the door pockets.

Spilled liquids can damage the upholstery, carpeting, and electrical components in the interior.

Accessory Power Sockets These sockets are intended to supply power for 12 volt DC accessories that are rated 120 watts or less (10
amps). None of the sockets will power an automotive type cigarette lighter element. When more than one socket is being used, the combined power rating of the accessories should be 120 watts or less (10 amps).

Interior Convenience Item

Console Compartment

RIGHT LEVER

LEFT LEVER

CONSOLE COMPARTMENT To open the console compartment, pull up on the right lever and lift the armrest.

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

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

On models except DX, the tray in the console compartment has a coin holder.

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Sunglasses Holder

Glove Box

OnallmodelsexceptU.S.andCanada DX To open the sunglasses holder, push on the front edge. Make sure the holder is closed while you are driving.

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

GLOVE BOX

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

The glove box light comes on when the parking lights are on.

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An open glove box can cause serious injury to your passenger in a crash, even if the passenger is wearing the seat belt.

Always keep the glove box closed while driving.

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Features

Onallmodelsexcept4-cylinderLX model

Your Honda has an anti-theft audio system that requires a code number to enable it.

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

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

The standard audio system has many features. This section de- scribes those features and how to use them.

Vents, Heating, and A/C Air Flow Buttons Vents, Heating, and A/C Dual Temperature Control Climate Control Sensors Playing the Radio

To the Radio To Select a Station Adjusting the Sound Radio Frequencies Radio Reception

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Playing a CD Playing a CD, CD Changer

To Play a CD To Stop Playing a CD Removing CD’s from the

Changer

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Operating the Optional CD

Changer

CD Player Error Messages CD Changer Error Messages Protecting your CDs

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General Information Protecting CD’s

Playing a Tape

To Play a Tape

To Stop Playing a Tape Tape Search Functions Caring the Tape and Player

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Playing the XM Satellite

TM

Radio

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Satellite Digital Radio . 145
To Play XM Satellite Radio . 146
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To Select a Channel Satellite Radio Signals . 148
Receiving Satellite Radio

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Service

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Steering Wheel Controls Radio Theft Protection Setting the Clock Security System Cruise Control HomeLink Universal

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Transceiver

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All models except EX-L and EX-V6

EX-L and EX-V6 Models without Navigation System

FAN CONTROL DIAL

RECIRCULATION BUTTON

TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAL

SET TEMPERATURE INDICATOR

TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAL (DRIVER’S SIDE)

FAN SPEED INDICATOR

TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAL (PASSENGER’S SIDE)

REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER BUTTON

WINDSHIELD DEFROST BUTTON

FAN CONTROL BUTTONS

AUTO BUTTON

OFF BUTTON

MODE BUTTON

AIR CONDITIONING BUTTON

REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER BUTTON

AIR CONDITIONING BUTTON

MAX A/C BUTTON

MODE BUTTONS

DUAL BUTTON

WINDSHIELD DEFROST BUTTON

RECIRCULATION BUTTON

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EX-L and EX-V6 Models with Navigation System (U.S. Vehicles Only)

SET TEMPERATURE INDICATOR

Vents, Heating, and A/C

AIR CONDITIONING ICONS

FAN CONTROL ICONS

A/C BUTTON

MODE ICONS

TEMPERATURE CONTROL BUTTONS (DRIVER’S SIDE)

AUTO BUTTON

OFF BUTTON

TEMPERATURE CONTROL BUTTONS (PASSENGER’S SIDE)

REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER BUTTON

WINDSHIELD DEFROST BUTTON

DUAL BUTTON

RECIRCULATION BUTTON

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Air Flow Buttons

Heating and Cooling Air conditioning is optional for DX models. Your Honda dealer can install a Honda air conditioning system that is designed to fit in your vehicle.

What Each Control Does For EX-L and EX-V6 with navigation system, see page for Automatic Climate Control and Manual Operations information.

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Fan Control On all models except EX-L and EX-V6, turn this dial clockwise to increase fan speed and increase the airflow.

On EX-L and EX-V6 models without the navigation system, you can manually select the fan speed by pressing the fan control buttons. The fan speed is represented by vertical bars in the display.

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On EX-L and EX-V6 models with the navigation system, you can manually select the fan speed by pressing the A/C button next to the display and then, pressing the fan control icons.

Temperature Control OnallmodelsexceptEX-LandEX-V6
withNavigationSystem Turning this dial clockwise increases the temperature of the airflow.

OnEX-LandEX-V6models The driver and passenger can select independent temperature settings by selecting the DUAL button.

For vehicles without navigation system, push the DUAL button. When the indicator in the button is lit, turn the dials to adjust the temperature.

For vehicles with the navigation system, press the DUAL button and the green indicator will come on. The driver and passenger can each select the temperature control buttons ( setting.

) to the desired

▲ ▼

or

When the indicator in the DUAL button is off, both sides adjust to the same temperature.

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Air Conditioning (A/C) Button On all models except EX-L and EX-V6, this button turns the air conditioning on and off. The light above the button is on when the A/C is on.

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When you turn the A/C off, the system cannot regulate the inside temperature if you set the temperature control buttons below the outside temperature.

On vehicles without the navigation system, press the A/C button to turn on the A/C. You will see A/C ON or A/C OFF in the display.

On vehicles with the navigation system, press the A/C button to view the display. Touching ‘‘ON’’ or ‘‘OFF’’ in the display turns the air conditioning on and off. You will see A/C ON or A/C OFF in the display.

Air Flow Buttons

Recirculation Button When the light in or above the button is on, air from the vehicle’s interior is sent throughout the system again. When the light is off, air is brought in from the outside of the vehicle (Fresh Air mode).

The outside air intakes for the heating and cooling system are at the base of the windshield. Keep this area clear of leaves and other debris.

The system should be left 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 driving through dusty or smoky conditions, then return to Fresh Air mode.

Rear Window Defogger Button This button turns the rear window 77
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Air Flow Buttons

Mode Control Use the mode control buttons or icons to select the vents the air flows from. Some air will flow from the dashboard corner vents in all modes.

or

When you select the system automatically switches to Fresh Air mode and turns on the A/C. In these modes, the A/C stays on with the indicator off.

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.

When you select automatically switches to Fresh Air mode.

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OnEX-LandEX-V6model ForVehicleswithoutNavigationSystem

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.

Each time you press the MODE button, the display shows the mode selected.

ForVehicleswithNavigationSystem

Press the A/C button to view the display, then touch any of the mode icons on the display.

MAX A/C Button AllmodelsexceptEX-LandEX-V6

The system automatically turns on the A/C and switches to Recirculation mode. Air flows from the center and side vents in the dashboard.

Ventilation The flow-through ventilation system draws in outside air, circulates it through the interior, then exhausts it through vents near the rear window.

1.

2. 3. 4.

Set the temperature control dial or the button to the lower limit. Make sure the A/C is off. Select Set the fan to the desired speed.

and Fresh Air mode.

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Using the Heater 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.

ExceptEX-LandEX-V6withNavigation System Select 1. When you select automatically switches to the Fresh Air mode. Set the fan to the desired speed. Adjust the warmth of the air with the temperature control dial.

, the system

2. 3.

EX-LandEX-V6withNavigationSystem Press the A/C button, the manual 1. operation of A/C screen will appear. Select the desired mode and fan speed icons on the display. Adjust for warmth with the temperature buttons ( or

▲ ▼

2.

3.

).

Using the A/C Air conditioning places an extra load on the engine. Watch the engine coolant temperature gauge (see page 69
turn off the A/C until the gauge reads normally.

). If it moves near the red zone,

ExceptEX-LandEX-V6withNavigation System 1.

Turn on the A/C by pressing the button. The light above or in the button comes on when a fan speed is selected. Make sure the temperature control dial or button is set to their lower limit. 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.

2.

3. 4.

5.

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2. 3.

EX-LandEX-V6withNavigationSystem Press the A/C button, the Manual 1. Operation A/C screen will appear. Select the ON icon on the display. Select the desired temperature and MODE selections. If the outside air is humid, select the Recirculation mode. If the outside air is dry, select Fresh Air mode.

you can

Iftheinteriorisverywarm, cool it down more rapidly by partially opening the windows, turning on the A/C, and setting the fan to maximum speed in Fresh Air mode.

OnallmodelsexceptEX-LandEX-V6
To cool the interior with MAX A/C: Set the fan to the desired speed. 1. Select the MAX A/C mode. 2. The system automatically turns on the A/C, selects switches to Recirculation mode. Make sure the temperature control dial is all the way to the left.

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Dehumidify the Interior Air conditioning, as it cools, removes moisture from the air. When used in combination with the heater, it makes the interior warm and dry.

1. 2. 3. 4.

Switch the fan on. Turn on the air conditioning. Select Adjust the temperature control dial or buttons to your preference.

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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To Defog and Defrost To remove fog from the inside of the windows:

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

Set the fan to the desired speed or high for faster defrosting. Select

. When you select

, the system automatically

switches to Fresh Air mode and turns on the A/C. The A/C indicator will not come on in U.S. vehicles. Set the temperature control dial or buttons so the airflow feels warm. Select rear window. To increase airflow to the 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.

. 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 in U.S. vehicles. 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.

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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 EX-LandEX-V6models 1.

Press the AUTO button.

WithoutNavigationSystem 2.

Set the desired temperature by turning the Temperature Control dial. You will see AUTO in the system’s display.

WithNavigationSystem 2.

Set the desired temperature by pressing the ▲ temperature or temperature. The selected temperature will show in the upper display.

to raise the ▼

to lower the

Vents, Heating, and A/C

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.

If you set the temperature to its lowest limit, (Lo) 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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To Turn Everything Off Press the OFF button. However, a lack of air flow can cause the windows to fog up. It is recommended that you keep the fan on at all times so stale air and moisture do not build up in the interior and cause fogging.

Vents, Heating, and A/C

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

EX-LandEX-V6withoutNavigation System Manual selections will cause the word AUTO in the display to go out.

EX-LandEX-V6withNavigationSystem 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.

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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.

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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.

. The selected

TemperatureControlDials/Buttons Push AUTO or temperatures appear in the upper display. For vehicles 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 ‘‘ ’’.

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Sunlight Sensor/Temperature Sensor

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

DX and LX Models

STEREO INDICATOR

SCAN BUTTON

EX-L, EX-V6 Models with Navigation System (U.S. Vehicles Only)

AM/FM BUTTON

SEEK BAR

A.SEL BUTTON

TUNE BAR

SOUND BUTTON

PRESET BARS

PWR/VOL KNOB

EX, EX-V6 and LX-V6 Models without Navigation System

STEREO INDICATOR

AM/FM BUTTON

SEEK BAR

SCAN BUTTON

PWR/VOL KNOB

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A.SEL BUTTON

TUNE BAR

PRESET BARS

SOUND BUTTON

STEREO INDICATOR

AM/FM BUTTON

SCAN BUTTON

SEEK BAR

PWR/VOL KNOB

UPPER DISPLAY

AUDIO DISPLAY BUTTON

PRESET ICONS

TUNE/ SOUND KNOB

AUTO SELECT ICON

SCAN ICON

SOUND ICON

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Playing the Radio

EX-L, EX-V6 Models without Navigation System

EX-L, EX-V6 Models with Navigation System (U.S. Vehicles Only)

STEREO INDICATOR

PRESET BARS

STEREO INDICATOR

AM/FM BUTTON

A.SEL BUTTON

AM/FM BUTTON

TUNE BAR

SCAN BUTTON

SEEK BAR

SCAN BUTTON

SOUND BUTTON

SEEK BAR

PWR/VOL KNOB

UPPER DISPLAY

AUDIO DISPLAY BUTTON

PRESET ICONS

TUNE/ SOUND KNOB

PWR/VOL 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 or the AM/FM button. Adjust the volume by turning the same knob.

ForVehicleswithNavigationSystem Pushing the AUDIO DISPLAY button will also turn on the system.

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 SCAN function

SCAN samples all stations with strong signals on the selected band. To activate it, press the SCAN button, then release it. 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 then 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 again.

To Select a Station You can use any of five methods to find radio stations on the selected band: TUNE, SEEK, SCAN, AUTO SELECT, and the preset bars or icons.

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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 the

side of the

side or turn the knob to the left

to tune to a lower frequency.

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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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Preset can store one frequency on AM, and two frequencies on FM.

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

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

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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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Pick the preset number (1
6) you want for that station. Press the left or right side of the bar or icon and hold it until you hear a beep.

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

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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.

ToturnoffAutoSelect, SEL button or icon. This restores the presets you originally set.

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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 will flash in the display, and the system will go into scan mode for several seconds. It stores the frequencies of six AM, and twelve FM stations in the preset bars (1
6) 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.

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

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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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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.

Playing the Radio

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

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.

ForVehicleswithNavigationSystem (U.S.vehiclesonly) 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.

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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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AsrequiredbytheFCC: Changesormodificationsnotexpressly approvedbythepartyresponsiblefor compliancecouldvoidtheuser’s authoritytooperatetheequipment.

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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 a CD

DX and LX Models

CD BUTTON

SEEK/SKIP BAR

SCAN/RPT BUTTON

RDM BUTTON PRESET BAR CD LOAD INDICATOR

CD SLOT

EJECT BUTTON

PWR/VOL KNOB

EX, EX-V6 and LX-V6 Models without Navigation System

CD BUTTON

PRESET BAR

RPT BUTTON

SEEK/SKIP BAR

LOAD BUTTON SCAN BUTTON

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EX, EX-V6 Models with Navigation System (U.S. Vehicles Only)

UPPER DISPLAY

CD BUTTON

SCAN BUTTON

SEEK/SKIP BAR

PWR/VOL KNOB

CD SLOT

LOAD BUTTON

AUDIO DISPLAY BUTTON

CHANGE DISC BUTTON

TRACK RPT ICON

DISC RPT ICON

RANDOM ICON

CD LOAD INDICATOR

EJECT BUTTON

RDM BUTTON

EJECT BUTTON CD SLOT

CD LOAD INDICATOR

PWR/VOL KNOB

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EX-L, EX-V6 Models without Navigation System

EX-L, EX-V6 Models with Navigation System (U.S. Vehicles Only)

UPPER DISPLAY

CD BUTTON

RPT BUTTON

Playing a CD

AUDIO DISPLAY BUTTON

SEEK/SKIP BAR

LOAD BUTTON

RDM BUTTON

EJECT BUTTON

CD SLOT

CD LOAD INDICATOR

PWR/VOL KNOB

CD BUTTON

SEEK BAR

PWR/VOL KNOB

CD SLOT

LOAD BUTTON

TRACK RPT ICON CD LOAD INDICATOR

DISC RPT ICON

CHANGE DISC BUTTON

RANDOM ICON

EJECT BUTTON

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DX,LX,andLX-G ModelsinCanada 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.

To play the radio when a CD is playing, press the AM/FM button. Press the CD button again to switch back to the CD player.

ForvehicleswithSatelliteRadio To listen to satellite radio when a CD is playing, press the CD/SAT button.

To play the tape when a CD is playing, insert a tape in the player (optional). If a tape is in the player, press the AUX button. Press the CD button again to switch back to the CD player. The cassette player is optional on all U.S. models.

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.

Playing a CD, CD Changer

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.

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ForVehiclewithin-dashCDChanger Press the LOAD button until you 1. hear a beep and see ‘‘LOAd’’ in the display. The disc number 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. When the CD load indicator turns green and ‘‘LOAD’’ appears in the screen again, insert the next CD in the slot. Repeat steps 1 through 3 until all six positions are loaded. If you are not loading all six positions, the system begins playing the last CD loaded.

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You can also load a CD into an empty position while a CD is playing. Select the empty position (the disc number indicator is not highlighted) and press the appropriate preset bar or touch a disc icon. The current CD stops playing and starts the loading sequence. The CD just loaded will play.

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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Playing a CD, CD Changer

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

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SCAN The SCAN function samples all the tracks on the selected disc in the order they are recorded. To activate it, press and release the SCAN button. You will see SCAN in the display, and 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.

EX-L,EX-V6ModelswithNavigation System To use the controls, press the AUDIO DISPLAY button, the control icons will appear on the screen.

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TRACK SCAN SCAN button, to get a 10 second sampling of each track on the current CD. Press the icon or button again to turn it off.

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DISC SCAN second sampling of the first song of each disc in the CD changer. Touch the icon again to turn it off.

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