2008 Honda Accord Sedan Owners Manual

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

EX-L V6 model is shown.

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.

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

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Turning the switch to

’’ position turns on the

Headlights the ‘‘ parking lights, taillights, instrument panel lights, side-marker lights, and rear license plate lights.

Turning the switch to the ‘‘ position turns on the headlights.

’’

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

Turn Signals and Headlights

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

This indicator stays on if you leave the lights on and turn the ignition switch to the ACCESSORY (I) or LOCK (0) position.

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High Beams To switch from low beams to high beams, push the left lever forward until you hear a click. The blue high beam indicator will come on (see page ). Pull it back to return to low beams. To flash the high beams, pull the lever back lightly, then release it. The high beams stay on as long as you hold the lever back.

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If equipped

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Headlights

Even with the automatic lighting feature turned on, we recommend that you turn on the lights manually when driving at night or in a dense fog, or when you enter dark areas such as long tunnels or parking facilities.

Do not leave the light switch in AUTO if you will not be driving the vehicle for an extended period (a week or more). You should also turn off the lights if you plan to leave the engine idling or off for a long time.

LIGHT SENSOR

The automatic lighting feature is controlled by a sensor located on top of the dashboard. Do not cover this sensor or spill liquids on it.

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The automatic lighting

EX-LandEX-LV6
AUTO feature turns on the headlights and all other exterior lights, when it senses low ambient light.

To turn on automatic lighting, turn the light switch to AUTO at any time. The lights will come on automatically when the outside light level becomes low (at dusk, for example). The lights on indicator comes on as a reminder. The lights and indicator will turn off automatically when the system senses high ambient light.

The lights will remain on when you turn off the ignition switch. They will turn off automatically when you remove the key and open the driver’s door. To turn them on again, either turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position or turn the light switch to the

position.

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Automatic Lighting Off Feature This feature turns off the headlights, all other exterior lights, and the instrument panel lights within 15
seconds after you remove the key and close the driver’s door.

’’ or ‘‘

The automatic lighting off feature activates if you leave the headlight switch in the ‘‘ position or if the lights are turned on by setting the switch in the ‘‘AUTO’’ position (if equipped), and you remove the key, then open and close the driver’s door.

’’

Headlights

If you turn the ignition switch to the LOCK (0) position with the headlight switch on, but do not open the door and get out, the lights turn off after 10 minutes (3 minutes, if the switch is in the ‘‘AUTO’’ position).

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

position, the high beam

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

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

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Fog Lights, Instrument Panel Brightness

Fog Lights

Instrument Panel Brightness

You can use the fog lights only when the headlights are on low beam. With the light switch in the AUTO position (if equipped), you can also use the fog lights when the headlights turn on automatically. They will go off when the headlights turn off, or the daytime running lights are on.

U.S.V6modelsandCanadianEX-LV6
model Turn the fog lights on and off by turning the switch next to the headlight switch.

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SELECT/RESET KNOB

The select/reset knob on the instrument panel controls the brightness of the instrument panel lights. Turn the knob to adjust the brightness with the ignition switch in the ON (II) position and the parking lights on.

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Instrument Panel Brightness, Hazard Warning Button

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

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

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

Hazard Warning Button

U.S. model is shown.

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

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BRIGHTNESS LEVEL

The level of brightness is shown on the information display while you adjust it. It goes out about 5 seconds after you finish adjusting.

To reduce glare at night, the instrument panel illumination dims when you turn the light switch to

or

. Turning the select/

reset knob to the right until you hear a beep will cancel the reduced brightness.

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Rear Window Defogger

U.S. LX

Manual A/C type

Except U.S. LX

Auto A/C type

The rear window defogger will clear fog, frost, and thin ice from the window. Push the defogger button to turn it on and off. The indicator in the button comes on to show the defogger is on. It also shuts off when you turn off the ignition switch. You have to turn the defogger on again when you restart the vehicle.

Onvehicleswithautomaticair conditioningsystem The defogger will shut itself off within about 10 to 30 minutes according to the outside temperature (over 32°F, 0°C).

Make sure the rear window is clear and you have good visibility before starting to drive.

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Vehicles with navigation system

The defogger and antenna wires on the inside of the rear window can be accidentally damaged. When cleaning the glass, always wipe side to side.

ExceptU.S.LXandLX-P Pushing this button also turns the mirror heaters on or off. For more information, see page

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Make any steering wheel adjustment before you start driving.

Adjusting the steering wheel position while driving may cause you to lose control of the vehicle and be seriously injured in a crash.

Adjust the steering wheel only when the vehicle is stopped.

1.

Push the lever under the steering column all the way down.

2.

Move the steering wheel up or down, and in or out, so it points toward your chest, not toward your face. Make sure you can see the instrument panel gauges and indicators.

Steering Wheel Adjustments

3.

Push the lever up to lock the steering wheel in position.

4.

Make sure you have securely locked the steering wheel in place by trying to move it up, down, in, and out.

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Keys and Locks

KEY NUMBER TAG

MASTER KEY WITH REMOTE TRANSMITTER

VALET KEY (Light Grey)

You should have received a key number tag with your keys. You will need this key number if you ever have to get a lost key replaced. Use only Honda-approved key blanks.

These keys contain electronic circuits that are activated by the immobilizer system. They will not work to start the engine if the circuits are damaged.

Protect the keys from direct sunlight, high temperature, and high humidity.

Do not drop the keys or set heavy objects on them.

Keep the keys away from liquids. If they get wet, dry them immediately with a soft cloth.

The valet key does not contain a battery. Do not try to take it apart.

The master key fits all the locks on your vehicle. The valet key works only in the ignition and the driver’s door lock. You can keep the trunk release handle, rear seat trunk access, and glove box locked when you leave your vehicle and the valet key at a parking facility.

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If the system repeatedly does not recognize the coding of your key, contact your dealer.

Do not attempt to alter this system or add other devices to it. Electrical problems could result that may make your vehicle undrivable.

If you lose your key and you cannot start the engine, contact your dealer.

Always take the ignition key with you whenever you leave the vehicle alone.

The immobilizer system protects your vehicle from theft. If an improperly-coded key (or other device) is used, the engine’s fuel system is disabled.

When you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, the immobilizer system indicator should come on briefly, then go off. If the indicator starts to blink, it means the system does not recognize the coding of the key. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK (0) position, remove the key, reinsert it, and turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position again.

The system may not recognize your key’s coding if another immobilizer key or other metal object (i.e. key chain) is near the ignition switch when you insert the key.

Immobilizer System

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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Ignition Switch

If the front wheels are turned, the anti-theft lock may make it difficult to turn the key. Firmly turn the steering wheel to the left or right as you turn the key.

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You can

ACCESSORY (I) operate the audio system and the accessory power sockets in this position.

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This is the normal key

ON (II) position when driving. Several of the indicators on the instrument panel come on as a test when you turn the ignition switch from the ACCESSORY (I) to the ON (II) position.

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Use this position

START (III) only to start the engine. The switch returns to the ON (II) position when you let go of the key.

The ignition switch has four positions: LOCK (0), ACCESSORY (I), ON (II), START (III)

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You can insert or

LOCK (0) remove the key only in this position. To turn the key, push it in slightly. If your vehicle has an automatic transmission, the shift lever must also be in Park.

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You will hear a reminder beeper if you leave the key in the ignition switch in the LOCK (0) or the ACCESSORY (I) position and open the driver’s door. Remove the key to turn off the beeper.

If your vehicle has an automatic transmission, the shift lever must be in Park before you can remove the key from the ignition switch.

Removing the key from the ignition switch while driving locks the steering. This can cause you to lose control of the vehicle.

Remove the key from the ignition switch only when parked.

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POWER DOOR LOCK MASTER SWITCH

Lock

Unlock

Lock

Unlock

RED INDICATOR

To lock all doors, push the front of the master door lock switch on either front door, pull the lock tab rearward on the driver’s door, or use the key on the outside lock on the driver’s door.

The lock tab on any passenger’s door locks and unlocks that door.

When the door is unlocked, you can see the red indicator on the lock tab above the inner door handle.

Pushing the rear of either master door lock switch will unlock all doors. Pushing forward the lock tab on the driver’s door unlocks only that door.

Door Locks

All doors can be locked from the outside by using the key in the driver’s door. To unlock only the driver’s door, insert the key, turn it clockwise, and release it. The remaining doors unlock when you turn the key a second time within a few seconds.

You can open or close the windows and the moonroof (if equipped) by using the key in the driver’s door (see page

105

).

To lock any passenger’s door when getting out of the vehicle, pull the lock tab rearward and close the door. To lock the driver’s door, remove the key from the ignition switch, pull the lock tab rearward or push the front of the master switch, then close the door.

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Auto Door Locking/Unlocking Your vehicle has customizable settings for the doors to automatically lock and unlock. There are default settings for each of these features. You can turn off or change the settings for these features as described on the following pages.

When you customize the setting, make sure your vehicle is parked safely the engine is off, and apply the parking brake. Make all settings before you start driving.

Auto Door Locking The auto door locking feature has three possible settings:

The auto door locking is deactivated all the time.

The doors lock whenever you move the shift lever out of the Park (P) position (A/T vehicles).

The doors lock when the vehicle speed reaches 9 mph (15 km/h). This is the default setting.

Door Locks

LockoutPrevention If you forget and leave the key in the ignition switch, lockout prevention will not allow you to lock the driver’s door. With any door open and the key in the ignition switch, locking with master door lock switch is disabled. If the driver’s door is closed, the lock tab on the driver’s door is not disabled. Pulling the driver’s lock tab rearward will lock all doors. If you try to lock an open driver’s door by pulling the lock tab rearward, the driver’s door lock tab pops out and unlocks the driver’s door.

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Door Locks

ToturnofftheAutoDoorLock modes:

3.

Push and hold the front of the master door lock switch on the driver’s door until you hear a click (after about 5 seconds).

ToprogramtheParkLockmode: Locksalldoorswhentheshiftleveris movedoutofthePark(P)position(A/T vehiclesonly).

4.

Release the switch, and within 5
seconds, turn the ignition switch to the LOCK (0) position.

1.

Make sure the shift lever is in the Park (P) position (A/T vehicles).

2.

Turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, and open the driver’s door.

1.

Make sure the shift lever is in the Park (P) position.

2.

Turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, and make sure to close the driver’s door.

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Door Locks

3.

Push and hold the front of the master door lock switch on the driver’s door. You will hear a click. Keep holding the switch until you hear another click (after about 5
seconds).

4.

Release the switch, and within 5
seconds, turn the ignition switch to the LOCK (0) position.

ToprogramtheDriveLockmode: Locksalldoorswhenthevehicle’sspeed reachesabout9mph(15km/h).

1.

Make sure the shift lever is in the Park (P) position (A/T vehicles).

2.

3.

Turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, and make sure to close the driver’s door.

OnA/Tvehicles, brake pedal, and move the shift lever out of the Park (P) position.

push and hold the

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4.

Push and hold the front of the master door lock switch on the driver’s door. You will hear a click. Keep holding the switch until you hear another click (after about 5
seconds).

5.

Release the switch, and within 5
seconds, turn the ignition switch to the ACCESSORY (I) position. move the shift OnA/Tvehicles, lever to the Park (P) position.

6.

Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK (0) position.

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Auto Door Unlocking The auto door unlocking feature has five possible settings:

The auto door unlocking is deactivated all the time.

the driver’s door OnA/Tvehicles, unlocks when you move the shift lever to the Park (P) position. This is the default setting.

All doors unlock when you move the shift lever to the Park (P) position (A/T vehicles).

The driver’s door unlocks whenever you turn the ignition switch to the ACCESSORY (I) position. This is the default setting on M/T vehicles.

All doors unlock whenever you turn the ignition switch to the ACCESSORY (I) position.

ToturnofftheAutoDoorUnlock modes:

1.

Make sure the shift lever is in the Park (P) position (A/T vehicles).

2.

Turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, and open the driver’s door.

Door Locks

3.

Push and hold the rear of the master door lock switch on the driver’s door. You will hear a click, and after about 5 seconds, you will hear another click.

4.

Release the switch, and within 5
seconds, turn the ignition switch to the LOCK (0) position.

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Door Locks

ToprogramtheParkUnlockmode: Unlocksthedriver’sdoororalldoors whentheshiftleverismovedintothe Park(P)position(A/Tvehiclesonly).

3.

Push and hold the rear of the master door lock switch on the driver’s door. You will hear a click. Continue to hold the switch:

Until you hear another click (after about 5 seconds) to activate driver’sdoorunlock feature,

Or, until you hear two more clicks (after about 10 seconds) to activate

alldoorsunlockfeature.

4.

Release the switch, and within 5
seconds, turn the ignition switch to the LOCK (0) position.

1.

Make sure the shift lever is in the Park (P) position.

2.

Turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, and make sure to close the driver’s door.

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ToprogramtheIgnitionSwitch Unlockmode: Unlocksthedriver’sdoororalldoors whentheignitionswitchismovedoutof theON(II)position.

1.

Make sure the shift lever is in the Park (P) position (A/T vehicles).

2.

Turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, and make sure to close the driver’s door.

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4.

OnA/Tvehicles, brake pedal, then move the shift lever out of the Park (P) position.

push and hold the

Push and hold the rear of the master door lock switch on the driver’s door. You will hear a click. Continue to hold the switch:

5.

Release the switch, and within 5
seconds, turn the ignition switch to the ACCESSORY (I) position. move the shift OnA/Tvehicles, lever to the Park (P) position.

6.

Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK (0) position.

Until you hear another click (after about 5 seconds) to activate driver’sdoorunlock feature,

Or, until you hear two more clicks (after about 10 seconds) to activate

alldoorsunlockfeature.

Door Locks

Even though your vehicle’s battery is removed or goes dead, the system keeps the auto door lock/unlock setting which you selected.

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Door Locks, Remote Transmitter

Childproof Door Locks

Remote Transmitter

LEVER

LED

Unlock

UNLOCK BUTTON

Lock

PANIC BUTTON

LOCK BUTTON

TRUNK RELEASE BUTTON

The childproof door locks are designed to prevent children seated in the rear from accidentally opening the rear doors. Each rear door has a lock lever near the edge. With the lever in the LOCK position (lever is down), the door cannot be opened from the inside regardless of the position of the lock tab. To open the door, push the lock tab forward and use the outside door handle.

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LOCK Press this button once to lock all doors. Some exterior lights will flash once. When you push LOCK twice within 5 seconds, you will hear a beep to verify that the doors are locked and the security system (if equipped) has set. You cannot lock the doors if any door is not fully closed or the key is in the ignition switch.

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Press this button once

UNLOCK to unlock the driver’s door. Push it twice to unlock the remaining doors. Some exterior lights will flash twice each time you press the button.

The ceiling light and the door activated spotlights (if equipped) come on when you press the UNLOCK button if the lights are in the door activated position. If you do not open any door within 30 seconds, the light(s) will fade out. If you relock the doors with the remote transmitter before 30 seconds have elapsed, the light(s) will go off immediately.

If you do not open any door within 30
seconds, the doors automatically relock and the security system (if equipped) sets.

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You can also open all power windows and the moonroof (if equipped) from outside the vehicle with the remote transmitter (see page

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).

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Press this button for

PANIC about 2 seconds to attract attention: the horn will sound, and the exterior lights will flash for about 30 seconds. To cancel panic mode, press any other button on the remote transmitter, or turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position.

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Press and hold this

TRUNK button for about 1 second to open the trunk. You cannot open the trunk if the key is in the ignition switch.

Remote Transmitter

RemoteTransmitterCare

Avoid dropping or throwing the transmitter.

Protect the transmitter from extreme temperature.

Do not immerse the transmitter in any liquid.

If you lose a transmitter, the replacement needs to be reprogrammed by your dealer.

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Remote Transmitter

ReplacingtheTransmitterBattery If it takes several pushes on the button to lock or unlock the doors, replace the battery as soon as possible.

Battery type: CR1616

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BATTERY

TAB

3.

Inside the transmitter, separate the inner cover from the keypad by releasing the two tabs on the cover.

SCREW

To replace the battery:

1.

2.

Remove the screw at the base of the transmitter with a small Phillips-head screwdriver.

Separate the transmitter by prying its middle seam with your fingernail.

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Remote Transmitter

4.

Remove the old battery, and insert a new battery into the back of the cover with the

side facing down.

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An improperly disposed of battery can hurt the environment. Always confirm local regulations for battery disposal.

5.

Install the parts in reverse order.

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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Trunk

Pull

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

Keep the trunk lid closed at all times while driving to avoid damaging the lid, and to prevent exhaust gas from Carbon getting into the interior. See Monoxide Hazard 51
on page

TRUNK RELEASE LEVER

You can open the trunk in two ways:

Pull up on the trunk release lever to the left of the driver’s seat.

Press and hold the trunk release button on the remote transmitter.

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MASTER KEY

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

1.

Lock the trunk release lever with the master key. Also make sure the trunk pass-through cover is locked (see page

99

).

2.

Give the person the valet key.

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Even if the trunk release lever is locked with the master key, you can open the trunk with the remote transmitter.

Emergency Trunk Opener

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

Trunk

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

To open the trunk, push the release lever to the direction pointed by an arrow.

For more information about child safety, see page

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Seats

Front Seat Power Adjustments ExceptLX Seepages forimportantsafety informationandwarningsabouthowto properlypositiontheseatsandseat- backs.

11 13

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The controls for the power adjustable front seats are on the outside edge of each seat bottom. You can adjust the seats with the ignition switch in any position. Make all seat adjustments before you start driving.

EX-LV6
The passenger seat has the same adjustments as the driver’s seat but without any height and lumbar adjustments.

ExceptEX-LV6
The front passenger’s seat adjusts manually.

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Moves the whole seat up and forward, or down and backward. The front of the seat also tilts up or down at the same time. (Driver’s seat only)

Adjusts the seat-back angle forward or backward.

Moves the seat forward and backward.

Driver’sseatonlyonEX,EX-Land allV6models

Increases or decreases the lumbar support.

Moves the front of the seat up or down. (Driver’s seat only)

Raises or lowers the seat. (Driver’s seat only)

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Seats

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Front Seat Manual Adjustments Seepages forimportantsafety informationandwarningsabouthowto properlypositiontheseatsandseat- backs.

Make all seat adjustments before you start driving.

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

To change the seat-back angle, pull up on the lever on the outside of the seat bottom.

Once a seat is adjusted correctly, rock it back and forth to make sure it is locked in position.

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Driver’s Seat Manual Height Adjustment LXmodel

Head Restraints Seepage forimportantsafety informationandawarningabout improperlypositioningheadrestraints.

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Your vehicle is equipped with head restraints in all seating positions to help protect you and your passengers from whiplash and other injuries.

The height of your driver’s seat is adjustable. To raise the seat, repeatedly pull up the lever on the outside of the seat cushion. To lower the seat, push the lever down repeatedly.

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They are most effective when you adjust them so the center of the back of the occupant’s head rests against the center of the restraint.

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Front

CUSHION

Rear Center

CUSHION

RELEASE BUTTON

RELEASE BUTTON

LEGS

SEAT-BACK

LEGS

SEAT-BACK

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

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

Seats

Failure to reinstall the head restraints can result in severe injury during a crash.

Always replace the head restraints before driving.

When reinstalling a head restraint, put the legs back in place. Then adjust it to the appropriate height while pressing the release button.

Make sure the head restraint locks in position when you reinstall it.

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Seats

ActiveHeadRestraints

against whiplash and injuries to the neck and upper spine.

For a head restraint system to work properly:

After a collision, the activated restraint should return to its normal position.

Do not hang any items on the head restraints, or from the restraint legs.

If the restraints do not return to their normal position, or in the event of a severe collision, have the vehicle inspected by a Honda dealer.

Do not place any object between an occupant and the seat-back.

Install each restraint in its proper location.

Only use genuine Honda replacement head restraints.

The driver’s and front passenger’s seats have active head restraints. If the vehicle is struck severely from the rear, the occupant properly secured with the seat belt will be pushed against the seat-back and the head restraint will automatically move forward.

This reduces the distance between the restraint and the occupant’s head. It also helps protect the occupants

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Seats

Folding Rear Seat The back of the rear seat folds down, giving you direct access to the trunk. The seat-back is released from inside the trunk.

GUIDE

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

Pull

RELEASE

To release the seat-back from inside the trunk, pull the release under the trunk panel. Push the seat-back down from inside the trunk, or pull the seat-back down from inside the vehicle.

Remove any items from the seat before you fold down the seat-back.

Make sure the rear seat armrest is stored.

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Make sure that the folded seat-back does not press against the front passenger’s seat, as this could cause the weight sensors to work improperly.

If the rear head restraints get caught on the front seat backs and you cannot fold down the rear seat-back fully, you can remove the head restraints (see page Make sure the removed head restraints are securely stored.

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

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Armrest

Front

Make sure all rear shoulder belts are positioned in front of the rear seat- back, and the center shoulder belt is re-positioned in the guide whenever the seat-back is in its upright position. Be sure there are no twists in any shoulder belt.

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

Make sure all items in the trunk, or items extending through the opening into the back seat, are secured. Loose items can fly forward and cause injury if you have to brake hard. See 273

Carrying Cargo

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

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To use the console lid as an armrest, slide it to one of its three positions.

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Rear

TrunkPass-throughCover

KEY CYLINDER

KNOB

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Make sure all items in the trunk and those extending through the pass- through are secured.

For security, this cover can be locked and unlocked only with the master key. To lock the cover, insert the key and turn it clockwise.

The rear seat armrest is in the center of the rear seat. Pivot it down to use it.

A beverage holder is located in the armrest.

LID

The trunk pass-through cover can be opened from inside the vehicle; it folds down onto the center armrest. Open the cover by sliding the knob downward and pulling on the cover. To close the cover, swing it up and push firmly on the top. Make sure it latches properly.

Never drive with this cover open and the trunk lid open. See page

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Seat Heaters

Passenger’s Seat

HEATERS

Driver’s Seat

EX-LandEX-LV6
Both front seats are equipped with seat heaters. Because of the sensors for the side airbag cutoff system, there is no heater in the passenger’s seat-back. The ignition switch must be in the ON (II) position to use the heaters.

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Push the right side of the switch, HI, to rapidly heat up the seat. After the seat reaches a comfortable temperature, select LO by pushing the left side of the switch. This will keep the seat warm.

In the HI setting, the heater turns off when the seat gets warm, and turns back on after the seat’s temperature drops.

In the LO setting, the heater runs

continuously. It does not cycle with temperature changes.

Follow these precautions whenever you use the seat heaters:

Use the HI setting only to heat the seats quickly, because it draws large amounts of current from the battery.

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

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

TAB

LX,LX-P,EXandEXV6
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.

SENSOR

INDICATOR

AUTO BUTTON

EX-LandEX-LV6
The inside mirror can automatically darken to reduce glare. To turn on this feature, press the button on the bottom of the mirror. The AUTO indicator comes on as a reminder. When it is on, the mirror darkens when it senses the headlights of a vehicle behind you, then returns to normal visibility when the lights are gone. Press the button again to turn off this feature.

Mirrors

There is also a sensor on the back of the mirror. Items hung on the mirror may block this sensor and af f ect its perf ormance.

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Mirrors

Adjusting the Power Mirrors

SELECTOR SWITCH

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2.

ADJUSTMENT SWITCH Turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position.

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

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4.

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

When you finish, move the selector switch to the center (off) position. This turns the adjustment switch off to keep your settings.

Power Mirror Heaters

REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER/ HEATED MIRRORS BUTTON

EX-L V6 without navigation system is shown.

U.S.EX,EX-L,EXV6andEX-LV6
AllCanadianmodels 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. Pressing this button also turns the rear window defogger on and off.

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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.

MAIN SWITCH

INDICATOR

DRIVER’S WINDOW SWITCH

FRONT PASSENGER’S WINDOW SWITCH

Turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position to raise or lower any window. To open a window, push the switch down and hold it. Release the switch when you want the window to stop. Pull back on the switch and hold it to close the window.

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To open either front

AUTO window fully (driver’s window only on LX), push the window switch firmly down to the second detent, 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.

To close either front window fully (driver’s window only on LX), pull back the window switch firmly to the second detent, 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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If either front

AUTO REVERSE window (driver’s window only on LX) senses 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.

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.

Only on the driver’s window, NOTE: the auto reverse function is disabled when you continuously pull up the switch.

Power Windows

When you push the main switch in, the indicator comes on and the passengers’ windows cannot be raised or lowered. Use the main switch when you have children in the vehicle so they do not injure themselves by operating the windows unintentionally. To cancel this feature, push on the switch again. The switch will pop out and the indicator will go off.

The windows and the main switch feature will operate for up to 10
minutes after you turn off the ignition switch. Opening either front door cancels this function.

The indicators inside the window switches come on when the light or control switch is in either

position with the ignition switch in the ON (II) position (driver’s window switch only on LX).

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Opening the Windows and Moonroof with the Remote Transmitter

UNLOCK BUTTON

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

To open the windows and moonroof further, press the button again (within 10 seconds of step 1) and hold it. If the windows and the moonroof stop before the desired position, repeat steps 1
and 2.

Power Windows

Opening/Closing the Windows and Moonroof with the Key

Open

Close

You can open all of the windows and the moonroof (if equipped) from the outside with the remote transmitter.

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

You cannot close the windows or the moonroof with the remote transmitter.

You can open and close the windows and the moonroof (if equipped) 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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