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TRACK RPT continuously play the same song on the CD. Press the icon again to stop the function.

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ForVehicleswithoutNavigationSystem SEEK/SKIP play the next track on the disc. Push the once to replay the track in play, press twice to replay the previous track. To remove rapidly within a track, press and hold the

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REPEAT Press to continuously replay a track. You will see RPT in the display. Press the RPT button again to turn it off.

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DISC RPT continuously replay the current CD. Touch again to turn it off.

Touch the icon to

TRACK RDM Touch the icon to play the current CD in random order. Touch again to stop.

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CH DISC − plays the disc.

Selects an icon and

To Stop Playing a CD OnmodelswithCDplayerorchanger 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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EX-L,EX-V6Models Press the AM/FM or SAT/CD button to switch to the radio or satellite radio while a CD is playing. Press the CD button again to play the CD.

If a 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, the CD 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

Removing CD’s from the Changer EX,EX-V6Models To remove the disc currently playing, press the EJECT button. 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 icon. 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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Playing a CD, CD Changer

Operating the Optional CD Changer DX,LX,LX-V6,andEXmodels 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.

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

To select the CD changer, press the CD button. The disc and track numbers will be displayed. To select a different disc, use Preset 5 (DISC ), for a previous disc; or Preset 6
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If you select an empty slot in the magazine, the changer will search for the next available CD to load and play.

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

CD Player Error Messages

Error Message

Cause

Solution

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FOCUS Error

Mechanical Error

High Temperature

Press the eject button and pull out the disc. Check if the disc is inserted correctly in the CD player. Make sure the disc is not scratched or damaged. Press the eject button and pull out the disc. Check the disc for damage or deformation. If the CD cannot be pulled out or the error indication does not disappear after the disc is ejected, see your Honda dealer. Do not try to force the disc out of the player. 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 chart to the right. If you cannot clear the error message, take the vehicle to a Honda dealer.

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 indication. Insert the CDs again. If the code does not disappear or the CDs cannot be pulled out, consult your Honda dealer. Press the CD eject button and pull out the CDs. Check for an error indication. Insert the CDs again. If the code does not disappear or the CDs cannot be pulled out, consult your Honda dealer. Insert CDs.

Will disappear when the temperature returns to normal.

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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 by the 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. See this page.

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.

Protecting Your CDs

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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Playing a Tape (U.S. Vehicles)

DX and LX Models

RPT INDICATOR

CD/AUX BUTTON

SEEK/SKIP BAR

TAPE DIRECTION INDICATOR

EX, EX-V6 Models with Navigation System

RPT BUTTON

RPT INDICATOR

TAPE DIRECTION INDICATOR

PRESET BARS

PWR/VOL KNOB

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

RPT INDICATOR

TAPE DIRECTION INDICATOR

CD/AUX BUTTON

SEEK/SKIP BAR

RPT BUTTON

CD/AUX BUTTON

SEEK/SKIP BAR

PWR/VOL KNOB

PRESET BARS

PWR/VOL KNOB

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PROG ICON

RPT ICON

NR ICON

AUDIO DISPLAY BUTTON

CH/DISC BAR

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Playing a Tape (U.S. Vehicles)

All U.S. EX Leather Interior Models without Navigation System

All U.S. EX Leather Interior Models with Navigation System

RPT INDICATOR

TAPE DIRECTION INDICATOR

RPT INDICATOR

TAPE DIRECTION INDICATOR

CD/SAT RADIO BUTTON

RPT BUTTON

CD/AUX BUTTON

SEEK BAR

PRESET BARS

PWR/VOL KNOB

SEEK BAR

PWR/VOL KNOB

UPPER DISPLAY

AUDIO DISPLAY BUTTON

CH/DISC BAR

TUNE/ SOUND KNOB

PROG ICON

RPT ICON

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Playing a Tape (U.S. Vehicles)

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.

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indicates the side

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

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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.

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Dolby noise reduction manufactured under license from Dolby laboratories licensing Corporation. ‘‘Dolby’’ and the double-D symbol are trademarks of the Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

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 player will be in pause mode. Press the Preset 3 (PLAY/PROG) side of the preset bar or touch the PROG icon on vehicles with navigation system to resume play.

To switch to the radio or CD player while a tape is playing, press the AM/FM, or CD/AUX button or CD/ SAT RADIO button. To change back to the tape player, push the CD/AUX button or CD/SAT RADIO button.

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Tape Search Functions FF/REW push the Preset 1 (REW) side of the preset bar or the upper side ( ) of the CH DISC 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 dis- played. Press the Preset 1, 2, or 3
side of the bars or the lower side ) of the CH DISC bar to take the ▼ system out of rewind or fast forward.

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To rewind the tape

EXandEX-V6withNavigationSystem FF/REW push the upper side ( ) of the CH DISC bar. To fast forward the tape, push the lower side ( ) of the CH DISC bar. Press either side of the PROG icon in the audio display to take the system out of rewind or fast forward.

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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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REPEAT or icon to continuously play a song or passage. You will see RPT displayed. The track will repeat until you press the RPT button or icon again.

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.

Playing a Tape (U.S. Vehicles)

VehicleswithNavigationSystem If you see the error message ‘‘ ’’ on the display, 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 your vehicle to your Honda dealer.

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Playing a Tape (U.S. Vehicles)

Caring for the Tape and 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.

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Satellite Digital Radio EX-LandEX-V6Models Your vehicle is capable of receiving XM Satellite Radio anywhere in the United States except Hawaii, Alaska, and Canada.

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XM is a registered trademark of XM Satellite Radio, Inc.

Satellite radio is available in U.S. models only.

Playing the XM Satellite Radio

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All U.S. EX-L and EX-V6 Models without Navigation System

All U.S. EX-L and EX-V6 Models with Navigation System

CATEGORY/CHANNEL MODE INDICATOR

SAT RADIO BUTTON

DISP BUTTON

CATEGORY/CHANNEL MODE INDICATOR

SAT RADIO BUTTON SCAN BUTTON

AUDIO DISPLAY BUTTON

SEEK/ SKIP/ BAR

SCAN BUTTON

TUNE BAR

PRESET BARS

SEEK/ SKIP/ BAR

PWR/VOL KNOB

PWR/VOL KNOB

SCAN ICON

TUNE KNOB

PRESET ICONS

MODE ICON

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DISP VehicleswithNavigationSystem 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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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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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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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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Each preset icon or button

Preset can store one channel in XM1 and one in XM2. 1.

Push the SAT button, you will see XM1 or XM2. Use the TUNE, SEEK or SCAN function to tune the radio to a desired channel. Pick a preset icon or button and hold it until you hear a beep. Repeat steps 1 to 3 to store a total of six stations on XM1 and XM2.

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ForVehicleswithNavigationSystem Once your XM channels are preset, pressing the CH DISC button will select your preset channels.

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Playing the XM Satellite Radio

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

SATELLITE

GROUND REPEATER

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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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AsrequiredbytheFCC: Changesormodificationsnotexpressly approvedbythepartyresponsiblefor compliancecouldvoidtheuser’s authoritytooperatetheequipment.

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 an east/west 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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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.

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 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
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Steering Wheel Controls

OnallEXmodelsandV6models

MODE BUTTON

CH BUTTON

VOL BUTTON 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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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.

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The MODE button changes the mode. Pressing the button repeatedly selects FM1, FM2, AM, XM1, XM2, or CD (if a CD is loaded).

If you are listening to the radio, use the CH button to change station. Each time you press the button up ), the system goes ＋ to the next preset station on the band you are listening to.

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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 numbers in the display.

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) 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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Radio Theft Protection

OnEXandEX-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 five-digit code using the preset bars or the TUNE knob. Because there are hundreds of number combinations possible from the five-digit, making the system work without knowing the exact code is nearly impossible.

You should have received a card that lists your audio system code number and serial number. 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.

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If your vehicle’s battery is discon- nected or goes dead, the audio system will disable itself. If this happens, you will see ‘‘CODE’’ in the frequency display the next time you turn on the system. Use the preset buttons to enter the five-digit code. The code is located on the radio code card included in your Owner’s Manual kit. When it is entered correctly, the radio will start playing.

If your vehicle is equipped with a navigation system, press and release the TUNE knob; the number ‘‘0’’ appears on the display.

If ‘‘0’’ is the first digit in your code, press and release the TUNE knob to store it.

the same way.

If you make a mistake entering the code, do not start over; complete the five-digit sequence, then enter the correct code. You have ten tries to enter the correct code. If you are unsuccessful in ten attempts, you must then leave the system on for 1
hour before trying again.

If the code card is lost, a Honda dealer can access your code with the your radio’s serial number. To access the serial number, turn the radio on. It must display ‘‘CODE’’, then turn the radio off. Push the preset 1, preset 6, and power buttons at the same time, then quickly release.

If ‘‘0’’ is not the first digit in your code, turn the TUNE knob left or right until the first digit is displayed. Press and release the TUNE knob to store it. Enter the remaining digits

You will have to store your favorite stations on each side of the preset bars (1
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OnmodelswithoutNavigationSystem If your vehicle’s battery is disconnected or goes dead, you will need to set the clock.

Press and hold the SOUND button. Change the hours by pressing the until you hear a beep. The displayed time begins to blink H (Preset 4) side of the bar until the numbers advance to the desired time. Change the minutes by pressing the M (Preset 5) side of the bar until the numbers advance to the desired time. When you are finished, press the SOUND button again to set the time.

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DIGITAL CLOCK

You can quickly set the time to the nearest hour. Pressing and holding the SOUND button, then pressing the R (Preset 6) side of the bar sets the clock back to the previous hour. If the displayed time is after the half hour, the clock sets the clock forward to the beginning of the next hour.

PRESET BARS

SOUND BUTTON

For example:

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

OnmodelswithNavigationSystem Refer to the Navigation System Owner’s Manual to set up the time.

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Security System

OnEX,allV6,andCanadianLX-G models The security system helps to protect your vehicle and valuables from theft. The horn sounds and a combination of headlights, parking lights, side marker lights and taillights flashes if someone attempts to break into your vehicleorremovetheradio.This alarm continues for two minutes, then the system resets. To reset an alarming system before the two minutes have elapsed, unlock either front door with the key or the remote transmitter.

The security system automatically sets 15 seconds after you lock the doors, hood, and trunk. For the system to activate, you must lock the doors from the outside with the key, lock tab, door lock switch, or remote transmitter. The security system light on the instrument panel starts blinking immediately to show you the system is setting itself.

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SECURITY SYSTEM LIGHT

Once the security system is set, opening any door (without using the key or the remote transmitter), the hood, or the trunk will cause it to sound. It also sounds if the radio is removed from the dashboard or the wiring is cut.

With the system set, you can still open the trunk with the master key or the remote transmitter without triggering the alarm. The alarm will sound if the trunk lock is forced, or the trunk is opened with the trunk release handle.

The security system will not set if the hood, trunk, or any door is not fully closed. If the system will not set, check the Door Monitor on the instrument panel (see page ), to 61
see if the doors and trunk are fully closed. Since it is not part of the monitor display, manually check the hood.

Do not attempt to alter this system or add other devices to it.

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ExceptforU.S.DXmodel Cruise control allows you to maintain a set speed above 25 mph (40 km/h) without keeping your foot on the accelerator pedal. It should be used for cruising on straight, open highways. It is not recommended for city driving, winding roads, slippery roads, heavy rain, or bad weather.

Improper use of the cruise control can lead to a crash.

Use the cruise control only when traveling on open highways in good weather.

Cruise Control

Using the Cruise Control

CRUISE CONTROL MASTER BUTTON

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Press and release the DECEL/ SET button on the steering wheel. The CRUISE CONTROL light on the instrument panel comes on to show the system is now activated.

CANCEL BUTTON

DECEL/SET BUTTON

RES/ACCEL BUTTON

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Push in the Cruise Control Master Button on the steering wheel. The CRUISE MAIN light on the instrument panel comes on.

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Accelerate to the desired cruising speed above 25 mph (40 km/h).

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Cruise Control

The cruise control may not hold the set speed when you are going up and down hills. If your speed increases going down a hill, use the brakes to slow down. This will cancel the cruise control. To resume the set speed, press the RES/ACCEL button. The CRUISE CONTROL light on the instrument panel will come back on.

Changing the Set Speed You can increase the set cruising speed in any of these ways:

Press and hold the RES/ACCEL button. When you reach the desired cruising speed, release the button.

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Push on the accelerator pedal. Ac- celerate to the desired cruising speed and press the DECEL/SET button.

To increase your speed in very small amounts, tap the RES/ ACCEL button. Each time you do this, your vehicle will speed up about 1 mph (1.6 km/h).

You can decrease the set cruising speed in any of these ways:

Press and hold the DECEL/SET button. Release the button when you reach the desired speed.

To slow down in very small amounts, tap the DECEL/SET button repeatedly. Each time you do this, your vehicle will slow down about 1 mph (1.6 km/h).

Tap the brake or clutch pedal lightly with your foot. The CRUISE CONTROL light on the instrument panel will go out. When the car slows to the desired speed, press the DECEL/SET button.

Even with the cruise control turned on, you can still use the accelerator pedal to speed up for passing. After completing the pass, take your foot off the accelerator pedal. The vehicle will return to the set cruising speed.

Resting your foot on the brake or clutch pedal will cause the cruise control to cancel.

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Pressing the Cruise Control Master Switch turns the system off and erases the previous cruising speed.

Cancelling the Cruise Control You can cancel the cruise control in any of these ways:

Tap the brake or clutch pedal.

Push the CANCEL button on the steering wheel.

Press the Cruise Control Master Switch.

Resuming the Set Speed When you push the CANCEL button, or tap the brake or clutch pedal, the system will remember the previously-set cruising speed. To return to that speed, accelerate to above 25 mph (40 km/h) then press and release the RES/ACCEL button. The CRUISE CONTROL light comes on. The vehicle will accelerate to the same cruising speed as before.

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HomeLink Universal Transceiver

OnEX-V6model The HomeLink Universal Transceiver built into your vehicle can be programmed to operate up to three remote controlled devices around your home, such as garage doors, lighting, or home security systems.

General Information If you are training HomeLink to operate a garage door or gate, you should unplug the motor for that device during training. Repeatedly pressing the remote control button could burn out the motor.

HomeLink is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls .

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The HomeLink Transceiver stores the code in a permanent memory. There should be no need to retrain HomeLink if your vehicle’s battery goes dead or is disconnected.

If your garage door opener was manufactured before April 1982, you may not be able to program HomeLink Universal Transceiver to operate it. They do not have a safety feature that causes the motor to stop and reverse if an obstacle is detected during closing, increasing the risk of injury.

Important Safety Precautions Always refer to the opening instructions and safety information that came with your garage door opener or other equipment you intend to operate with HomeLink opening. If you do not have this information, contact the manufacturer of the equipment.

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If you just

Training HomeLink Before you begin − received your vehicle and have not trained any of the buttons in HomeLink before, you should erase any previously learned codes before training the first button. To do this, press and hold the two outside buttons on HomeLink Transceiver for about 20 seconds, or until the red light flashes. Release the buttons, then proceed to Step 1.

If you are training the second or third buttons, go directly to Step 1.

1.

Unplug the garage door opener motor from the house current.

2.

Hold the end of the garage door opener remote control 2 to 5
inches from HomeLink. Make sure you are not blocking your view of the red light in HomeLink.

3.

Press and hold the remote control button and one of the HomeLink buttons at the same time.

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CanadianOwners:The remote control you are training from may stop trans- mitting after two seconds. This is not enough for HomeLink to learn the code. Release and press the button on the remote control every two seconds until HomeLink has learned the code.

5.

6.

The red light in HomeLink should begin flashing. It will flash slowly at first, then rapidly.

When the red light flashes rapidly, release both buttons. HomeLink should have learned the code from the remote control.

7.

Plug in the garage door opener motor, then test the HomeLink Transceiver button by pushing it.

If the button does not work, repeat this procedure to train it again. If it still does not work, you may have a variable or rolling code garage door opener. See if you do by pressing and holding the HomeLink transceiver button you just trained. If the red light blinks for two seconds, then stays on, you have a rolling code garage door opener. Go to ‘‘Training With a Rolling Code System’’.

8.

Repeat these steps to train the other two HomeLink buttons to operate any other remotely- controlled devices around your home (lighting, automatic gate, security system, etc.).

Training With a Rolling Code System For security purposes, newer garage door opening systems use a ‘‘rolling’’ or variable code. Information from the remote control and the garage door opener are needed before HomeLink can operate the garage door opener.

The ‘‘Training HomeLink’’ procedure trains HomeLink to the proper garage door opener code. The following procedure synchronizes HomeLink to the garage door opener so they send and receive the correct codes.

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1.

2.

Make sure you have properly completed the ‘‘Training HomeLink’’ procedure.

Find the ‘‘Training’’ button on your garage door opener unit. The location will vary, depending on the manufacturer.

HomeLink Universal Transceiver

TRAINING BUTTON

4.

Press and hold the button on 4 seconds. HomeLink for 3

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5.

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Press and hold the HomeLink button again for 3
4 seconds. This should turn off the training light on the garage door opener unit. (Some systems may require you to press the button up to three times.)

6.

Press the HomeLink button again. It should operate the garage door.

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3.

Press the Training button on the garage door opener unit until the light next to the button comes on, then release it. The light may blink, or come on and stay on. You then have approximately 30 seconds to complete the following steps.

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Erasing Codes To erase the codes stored in all three buttons, press and hold the two outside buttons until the red light begins to flash, then release the buttons.

You should erase all three codes before selling the vehicle.

Customer Assistance If you have problems with training the HomeLink Wireless Control System, or would like information on home products that can be operated by the transmitter, call (800) 355- 3515. On the Internet, go to www. homelink.com.

Retraining a Button To train an already programmed transceiver button with a new device, you do not have to erase all the memory. Train the selected button over the existing memory code following the steps under HomeLink

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

Changesormodificationsnotexpressly approvedbythepartyresponsiblefor compliancecouldvoidtheuser’s authoritytooperatetheequipment.

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

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Before Driving

Before you begin driving your Honda, you should know what gasoline to use, and how to check the levels of important fluids. You also need to know how to properly store luggage or packages. The information in this section will help you. If you plan to add any accessories to your vehicle, please read the information in this section first.

Break-in Period Gasoline Type Service Station Procedures

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Refueling Opening and Closing the

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Improving Fuel Economy

Oil Check Engine Coolant Check

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Modifying Your Vehicle

Accessories Modifications

Carrying Cargo

Passenger Compartment

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Break-in Period, Gasoline Type

Break-in Period Help assure your vehicle’s future reliability and performance by paying extra attention to how you drive during the first 600 miles (1,000 km). During this period:

Avoid full-throttle starts and rapid acceleration.

Do not change the oil until the scheduled maintenance time.

Avoid hard braking for the first 200 miles (300 km).

You should also follow these recommendations with an overhauled or exchanged engine, or when the brakes are replaced.

Gasoline Type Your Honda is designed to operate on unleaded gasoline with a pump octane number of 86 or higher. Use of a lower octane gasoline can cause a persistent, heavy, metallic rapping noise in the engine that can lead to mechanical failure.

We recommend gasolines containing detergent additives that help prevent fuel system and engine deposits.

Using gasoline containing lead will damage your vehicle’s emissions controls. This contributes to air pollution.

In addition, in order to maintain good performance, fuel economy, and emissions control, we strongly recommend, in areas where it is available, the use of gasoline that does NOT contain manganese-based fuel additives such as MMT.

Use of gasoline with these additives may adversely affect performance, and cause the Malfunction Indicator Lamp on your instrument panel to come on. If this happens, contact your authorized Honda dealer for service.

Some gasoline today is blended with oxygenates such as ethanol or MTBE. Your vehicle is designed to operate on oxygenated gasoline containing up to 10 percent ethanol by volume and up to 15 percent MTBE by volume. Do not use gasoline containing methanol.

For further important fuel-related information, please refer to your Quick Start Guide.

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Refueling

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Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive. You can be burned or seriously injured when handling fuel.

Stop the engine and keep heat, sparks, and flames away. Handle fuel only outdoors. Wipe up spills immediately.

1.

Park with the driver’s side closest to the gas pump.

2.

Open the fuel fill door by pulling on the handle to the left of the driver’s seat.

TETHER

FUEL FILL CAP

Service Station Procedure

3.

Remove the fuel fill cap slowly. You may hear a hissing sound as pressure inside the tank escapes. The fuel fill cap is attached to the fuel filler with a tether. Put the attachment on the fuel fill cap into the slit on the fuel fill door.

4.

Stop filling the tank after the fuel nozzle automatically clicks off. Do not try to ‘‘top off’’ the tank. Leave some room for the fuel to expand with temperature changes.

Ifthefuelnozzlekeepsclickingoff even though the tank is not full, there may be a problem with your vehicle’s fuel vapor recovery system. The system helps keep fuel vapors from going into the atmosphere. Consult your dealer.

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5.

Screw the fuel fill cap back on until it clicks at least three times. If you do not properly tighten the cap, the Malfunction Indicator Lamp may come on (see page 260

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6.

Push the fuel fill door closed until it latches.

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Opening and Closing the Hood

HOOD RELEASE HANDLE

LATCH

To Open the Hood: 1.

Park the vehicle, and set the parking brake. Pull the hood release handle located under the lower left corner of the dashboard. The hood will pop up slightly.

2.

Put your fingers under the front edge of the hood to the right of the center. Slide your hand to the left until you feel the hood latch handle. Push this handle up to release it. Lift up the hood.

If the hood latch handle moves stiffly, or if you can open the hood without lifting the handle, the mechanism should be cleaned and lubricated.

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SUPPORT ROD

cm) above the fender, then let it drop. Make sure it is securely latched.

is securely latched.

3. 4-cylindermodels

Pull the support rod out of its clip and insert the end into the hole on the front of the hood near the center.

To Close the Hood: 4-cylindermodels Lift it up slightly to remove the support rod from the hole. Put the support rod back into its holding clip. Lower the hood to about a foot (30

6-cylindermodels Lift the hood up most of the way. The hydraulic supports will lift it up the rest of the way and hold it up.

To Close the Hood: Lower it to about a foot (30 cm) above the fender, then press down firmly with your hands. Make sure it

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Service Station Procedure

Oil Check

4-cylinder models

DIPSTICK (Orange Handle)

6-cylinder models

DIPSTICK (Orange Loop)

4-cylinder models

Wait a few minutes after turning the engine off before you check the oil.

2.

Wipe the dipstick with a clean cloth or paper towel.

1.

Remove the dipstick.

3.

Insert it all the way back in its hole.

4.

Remove the dipstick again and check the level. It should be between the upper and lower marks.

UPPER MARK LOWER MARK

If it is near or below the lower mark, see

Adding Oil

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Service Station Procedure

Engine Coolant Check

RESERVE TANK

MAX

RESERVE TANK

6-cylinder models

UPPER MARK LOWER MARK

MAX

MIN

4-cylinder models Look at the coolant level in the radiator reserve tank. Make sure it is between the MAX and MIN lines. If Adding it is below the MIN line, see Engine Coolant for 219
information on adding the proper coolant.

on page

MIN

6-cylinder models Refer to Checks on checking other items in your Honda.

Owner’s Maintenance on page

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Fuel Economy

Always drive in the highest gear possible.

Try to maintain a constant speed. Every time you slow down and speed up, your vehicle uses extra fuel. Use the cruise control when appropriate.

Combine several short trips into one.

The air conditioning puts an extra load on the engine which makes it use more fuel. Use the fresh-air ventilation when possible.

Improving Fuel Economy

Always maintain your vehicle according to the maintenance Owner’s schedule. See Maintenance Checks 203

).

(see page

an underinflated tire Forexample, causes more ‘‘rolling resistance,’’ which uses fuel.

The build-up of snow or mud on your vehicle’s underside adds weight and rolling resistance. Frequent cleaning helps your fuel mileage and reduces the chance of corrosion.

Drive moderately. Rapid acceleration, abrupt cornering and hard braking use more fuel.

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Modifying your vehicle, or installing some non-Honda accessories, can make your vehicle unsafe. Before you make any modifications or add any accessories, be sure to read the following information.

Accessories Your dealer has Honda accessories that allow you to personalize your vehicle. These accessories have been designed and approved for your vehicle, and are covered by warranty.

Although aftermarket accessories may fit on your vehicle, they may not meet factory specifications, and could adversely affect your vehicle’s handling and stability (see ‘‘Modifications’’ on page additional information).

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Improper accessories or modifications can affect your vehicle’s handling, stability, and performance, and cause a crash in which you can be hurt or killed.

Follow all instructions in this owner’s manual regarding accessories and modifications.

When properly installed, cellular phones, alarms, two-way radios, and low-powered audio systems should not interfere with your vehicle’s computer controlled systems, such as the SRS and anti-lock brake system.

Accessories

Before installing any accessory:

Make sure the accessory does not obscure any lights, or interfere with proper vehicle operation or performance.

Be sure electronic accessories do not overload electrical circuits (see page proper operation.

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Modifications

Modifying Your Vehicle Removing parts from your vehicle, or replacing components with non- Honda (aftermarket) components could seriously affect your vehicle’s handling, stability, and reliability.

Some examples are:

Lowering the vehicle with an aftermarket suspension kit that significantly reduces ground clearance can allow the undercarriage to hit speed bumps or other raised objects, which could cause the airbags to deploy.

Raising your vehicle with an aftermarket suspension kit can affect the handling and stability.

Aftermarket wheels, because they are a universal design, can cause excessive stress on suspension components.

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Larger or smaller wheels and tires can interfere with the operation of your vehicle’s anti-lock brakes and other systems.

Do not modify your steering wheel or any other part of your Supplemental Restraint System. Modifications could make the system ineffective. See the safety precautions on page

If you plan to modify your vehicle, consult your Honda dealer.

Additional Safety Precautions

Donotattachorplaceobjectson Any object thefrontairbagcovers. attached to or placed on the covers marked ‘‘SRS AIRBAG’’ in the center of the steering wheel and on top of the dashboard, could interfere with the proper operation of the airbags. Or, if the airbags inflate, the objects could be propelled inside the vehicle and

hurt someone.

Onmodelsequippedwithsideairbagsor sidecurtainairbags

Donotattachhardobjectsonor If a side airbag nearafrontdoor. or a side curtain airbag inflates, a cup holder or other hard object attached on or near the door could be propelled inside the vehicle and hurt someone.

Donotplaceanyobjectsoveror replacetheoutsideedgeofafront This could prevent the seat-back. airbag from inflating properly.

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DOOR POCKET

CENTER POCKET

CONSOLE COMPARTMENT

TRUNK

SEAT-BACK POCKET

GLOVE BOX

Carrying Cargo

Your vehicle has several convenient storage areas:

Glove box

Door and seat-back pockets

Trunk, including the back seats when folded down

Center pocket

Console compartment (on some models)

Roof-rack (if installed)

However, carrying too much cargo, or improperly storing it, can affect your vehicle’s handling, stability, stopping distance, and tires, and make it unsafe. Before carrying any type of cargo, be sure to read the following pages.

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Carrying Cargo

Overloading or improper loading can affect handling and stability and cause a crash in which you can be hurt or killed.

Follow all load limits and other loading guidelines in this manual.

The maximum load for your vehicle is 850 lbs (395 kg). This figure includes the total weight of all occupants, cargo, accessories, and the tongue weight if you are towing a trailer.

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To determine the correct cargo and luggage load limit:

1.

2.

3.

4.

Locate the statement, ‘‘the combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed 850 lbs (395 kg)’’ on your vehicle’s placard (on the driver’s doorjamb).

Determine the combined weight