2008 Honda Accord Sedan Owners Manual

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Power Windows

3.

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

4.

To open the windows and the moonroof further, turn and hold the key again (within 10 seconds of step 2).

NOTE: If the windows and the moonroof stop before the desired position, repeat steps 2 and 3.

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 and the moonroof start to close. To stop the windows and the moonroof, release the key.

4.

To close the windows and the moonroof further, turn and hold the key again (within 10 seconds of step 2).

NOTE: If the windows and the moonroof stop before the desired position, repeat steps 2 and 3.

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MOONROOF SWITCH

Open

Tilt

Close

Ifequipped The moonroof can be tilted up in the back for ventilation, or it can be slid back into the roof. Use the switch on the front ceiling to operate the moonroof. You must turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position to operate the moonroof.

To tilt up the moonroof, push on the center of the moonroof switch. To stop the moonroof from tilting up fully, push the switch briefly.

To open the moonroof, pull back on the switch and hold it. Release the switch when the moonroof reaches the desired position. To close the moonroof, push the switch forward and hold it. Release the switch to stop the operation.

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.

Moonroof

− To open the moonroof

AUTO fully, pull back the moonroof switch firmly, then release it. The moonroof automatically opens all the way. To stop the moonroof from opening, push the switch briefly.

To close the moonroof fully, firmly push the moonroof switch forward, then release it. The moonroof automatically closes all the way. To stop the moonroof from closing, push the switch briefly.

To open or close the moonroof partially, lightly pull the switch back or push it forward and hold it. The moonroof will stop when you release the switch.

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Moonroof

Auto Reverse If the moonroof runs into any obstacle while it is closing automatically, it will reverse direction, and then stop. To close the moonroof, remove the obstacle, then use the moonroof switch again.

You can open and close the moonroof for up to 10 minutes after you turn off the ignition switch. Opening either front door cancels this function.

Operating the Moonroof with the Remote Transmitter or the Key You can use the remote transmitter or the key to operate the moonroof from the outside. Refer to page 105

for details.

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

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 its motor.

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Driving the vehicle with the parking brake applied can damage the rear brakes and axles. A beeper will sound if the vehicle is driven with the parking brake on.

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 indicator on the instrument panel should go out when the parking brake is fully released (see page

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Parking Brake

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Interior Convenience Items

COAT HOOK

VANITY MIRROR

SUN VISOR

DOOR POCKET

SUNGLASSES HOLDER

CENTER POCKETS

ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET

BEVERAGE HOLDER in REAR SEAT ARMREST

GLOVE BOX

BEVERAGE HOLDER

AUXILIARY INPUT JACK

ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET

TRUNK

CONSOLE COMPARTMENT

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Beverage Holders

FRONT

Interior Convenience Items

Accessory Power Sockets

REAR

FRONT

The rear seat also has a beverage holder in the center armrest. To use it, pivot the armrest down.

Be careful when you are using the beverage holders. A spilled liquid that is very hot can scald you or your passengers. Spilled liquids can damage the upholstery, carpeting, and electrical components in the interior.

Open the front beverage holder by pulling up on the lid.

Your vehicle has two accessory power sockets; one is at the front of the center console and the other is in the console compartment.

To use an accessory power socket, the ignition switch must be in the ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position.

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Interior Convenience Items

Each socket is intended to supply power for 12 volt DC accessories that are rated 120 watts or less (10
amps).

CONSOLE COMPARTMENT

None of the sockets will power an automotive type cigarette lighter element.

Make sure to put the socket cover back in place to prevent any small foreign objects getting into the socket.

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Console Compartment

LEVER

DETACHABLE TRAY

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

ExceptLX The console compartment is equipped with a detachable tray.

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

To remove this tray, slide it forward, then pull it up.

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Interior Convenience Items

Glove Box

Sunglasses Holder

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.

To lock

Push

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.

To open the sunglasses holder, push then release the indent. It will unlatch and swing down. To close it, push it until it latches. Make sure the holder is closed while you are driving.

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Interior Convenience Items

Sun Visors

Make sure you put the sun visor back in place when you are getting into or out of the vehicle.

Slide

SUN VISOR

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

You may also store small items in this holder. Make sure they are small enough to let the holder close and latch, and that they are not heavy enough to cause the holder to pop open while driving.

To use the sun visor, pull it down. When using the sun visor for the side window, remove the support rod from the clip, and swing it out. In this position, the sun visor can be adjusted by moving it on its slider. Do not use the extended sun visor over the inside mirror.

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Vanity Mirror

Coat Hook

Center Pocket

Interior Convenience Items

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

To use a coat hook, slide it out slightly, then pull it down.

Pull up the lid to open each pocket.

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

Make sure the coat hook is folded up when you are not using it. This hook is not designed for large or heavy items.

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

The ceiling light (with the switch in the center position) comes on when you remove the key from the ignition switch. If you do not open a door, the light stays on, then fades out in about 30 seconds.

If you leave any door open without the key in the ignition switch, the ceiling light will go off after about 15
minutes.

Spotlights

LX, LX-P

Turn on a spotlight by pushing the lens. Push the lens again to turn it off. You can use the spotlights at all times.

Interior Lights

Ceiling Light

DOOR ACTIVATED POSITION

The ceiling light has a three-position switch; ON, Door Activated, and OFF. In the Door Activated (center) position, the light comes on when you:

Open any door.

Unlock the driver’s door with the key or remote transmitter.

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OFF POSITION

The spotlights (with the switch in the DOOR position) also come on when you unlock the door with the key or the remote transmitter, and when you remove the key from the ignition switch.

DOOR ACTIVATED

SPOTLIGHT

ExceptLXandLX-P The spotlights have a two-position switch. In the DOOR position, the lights come on when you open any door. The lights fade out in about 30
seconds after the doors are closed tightly. In the OFF position, the lights do not come on.

Interior Lights

Courtesy Lights The courtesy light in each front door comes on when the door is opened, and goes out when the door is closed.

Your vehicle also has a courtesy light in the ignition switch. This light comes on when you open the driver’s door. It fades out in about 30
seconds after the door is closed.

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Interior Lights

ExceptLXandLX-P 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, with the ignition switch in the ON (II) position.

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Features

The heating and air conditioning system in your vehicle provides a comfortable driving environment in all weather conditions.

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

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

ExceptLXandLX-P The security system helps to dis- courage vandalism and theft of your vehicle.

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Vents, Heating, and A/C Climate Control System Dual Temperature Control Climate Control Sensors Audio System LXandLX-Pmodels Playing the FM/AM Radio Playing a Disc Disc Player Error Messages EX,EX-LandV6modelswithout

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navigationsystem

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................................ Audio System Playing the FM/AM Radio .......... . 150
Playing the XM Satellite Radio . 157
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Playing Discs ................................. ... Disc Changer Error Messages . 173
Modelswithnavigationsystem Audio System . 174
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Playing the XM Satellite Radio . 187
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Playing Discs ................................. . 205
Disc Changer Error Messages ... . 206
Protecting Your Discs .................. . 209
FM/AM Radio Reception ............ ................ Remote Audio Controls . 211
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Auxiliary Input Jack ......................

Radio Theft Protection Setting the Clock Security System Compass Cruise Control HomeLink Universal

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Transceiver

Bluetooth HandsFreeLink

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Vents, Heating, and A/C LX,LX-P,EX,andEXV6

FAN CONTROL DIAL

RECIRCULATION BUTTON

TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAL

REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER/ HEATED MIRRORS BUTTON ＊

MAX A/C BUTTON

MODE CONTROL BUTTONS

AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) BUTTON

REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER

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Fan Control Turn this dial to increase or decrease the fan speed and airflow.

Temperature Control Turning this dial clockwise increases the temperature of the airflow.

Recirculation Button When the recirculation indicator is on, air from the vehicle’s interior is sent throughout the system again. When the indicator is off, air is brought in from the outside of the vehicle (fresh air mode).

Air Conditioning (A/C) Button This button turns the air conditioning on and off. The indicator in the button is on when the A/C is on.

MAX A/C Button

The system automatically

turns on the A/C and switches to recirculation mode. Air flows from the center and side vents in the , A/C, dashboard. Pressing the or any of the mode buttons cancels MAX A/C.

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.

Vents, Heating, and A/C

Rear Window Defogger Button This button turns the rear window defogger on and off (see page 74

).

ExceptU.S.LXandLX-P Pushing this button also turns the power mirror heaters on and off.

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

Air flows from the center and corner vents in the dashboard.

Airflow is divided between the vents in the dashboard and the floor vents.

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Vents, Heating, and A/C

Air flows from the floor

vents.

When you select , the system automatically switches to fresh air mode. If you switch the mode from , the system

keeps the A/C on. The A/C indicator will not come on if it was off to start with.

or

to

To turn off the A/C, press the A/C button to illuminate the indicator, then press it again to turn off the A/C.

When you switch to

or

mode from

, the A/C turns off. But if it was on to start with, the A/C stays on.

Airflow is divided between

the floor vents and the defroster vents at the base of the windshield.

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Air flows from the defroster vents at the base of the windshield.

or

When you select the system automatically switches to fresh air mode and turns on the A/C. You cannot turn the A/C off in this mode.

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 to the lower limit. Make sure the A/C is off. Select Set the fan to the desired speed.

and fresh air mode.

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.

1.

2. 3.

or

Select When you select , the system automatically switches to fresh air mode. If you switch the mode from , the system also automatically turns on the A/C. This helps prevent the windows from fogging up unintendedly. The A/C indicator will not come on if it was off to start with (see the first column on this page). Set the fan to the desired speed. Adjust the warmth of the air with the temperature control dial.

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Using the A/C Air conditioning places an extra load on the engine. Watch the engine coolant temperature gauge (see page 66
turn off the A/C until the gauge reading returns to normal.

). If it moves near the red zone,

1.

2.

3. 4.

5.

Turn on the A/C by pressing the button. The indicator in the button comes on when a fan speed is selected. Make sure the temperature is set to maximum cool. 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.

you can

Iftheinteriorisverywarm, cool it down more rapidly by partially opening the windows, turning on the air conditioning, and setting the fan to maximum speed in fresh air mode.

To cool the interior with MAX A/C: Set the fan to the desired speed. 1. Select MAX A/C. 2. The system automatically turns on the A/C, selects switches to recirculation mode. Make sure the temperature is set to maximum cool.

, and

3.

Vents, Heating, and A/C

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 and can prevent the windows from fogging up.

1. 2. 3. 4.

Turn the fan on. Turn on the air conditioning. Select Adjust the temperature 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 Turn Everything Off Turning the fan speed control dial all the way to the left shuts the system off.

Keep the system off for short periods only.

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

. 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 does not come on if it was off to start with. Select Set the fan and temperature controls to maximum level.

2. 3.

To clear the windows faster, you can close the dashboard corner vents by rotating the wheel below each vent. This sends more warm air to the windshield defroster vents. Once the windshield is clear, select fresh air mode to avoid fogging the windows.

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

To Defog and Defrost To remove fog from the inside of the windows: 1.

Set the fan to the desired speed, or high for faster defrosting. Select . The system automatically switches to fresh air mode and turns on the A/C. The A/C indicator will not come on if it was off to start with. Adjust the temperature so the airflow feels warm. Select clear the rear window. To increase airflow to the windshield, close the corner vents.

2.

3.

4.

5.

to help

When you switch to

, from , the A/C stays on.

or

This helps prevent the windows from rapidly fogging up when the air is suddenly routed away from the windshield. If you want to turn the A/C off, press and release the A/C button twice. The indicator in the button comes on and then goes off.

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EX-LandEX-LV6

Withoutnavigationsystem

DRIVER’S SIDE TEMPERATURE CONTROL SWITCH

FRONT PASSENGER’S SIDE TEMPERATURE CONTROL SWITCH

Climate Control System

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RECIRCULATION BUTTON

WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER BUTTON

FRONT PASSENGER’S SIDE TEMPERATURE

DRIVER’S SIDE TEMPERATURE

FRONT PASSENGER’S SIDE TEMPERATURE

DUAL BUTTON

AUTO INDICATOR

DRIVER’S SIDE TEMPERATURE AUTO INDICATOR

AUTO BUTTON

AIR CONDITIONING BUTTON

REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER/HEATED MIRROR BUTTON

OFF BUTTON

AUTO BUTTON

OFF BUTTON

DUAL BUTTON

RECIRCULATION BUTTON

MODE CONTROL BUTTON

WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER BUTTON

FAN CONTROL SWITCH

DRIVER’S SIDE TEMPERATURE CONTROL SWITCH

FRONT PASSENGER’S SIDE TEMPERATURE CONTROL SWITCH

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REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER/ HEATED MIRROR BUTTON

CENTER DISPLAY MODE CONTROL BUTTON

AIR CONDITIONING BUTTON

FAN CONTROL BAR

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Climate Control System

Voice Control System Onmodelswithnavigationsystem The climate control system can also be operated by voice control. See the Navi section in your quick start guide for an overview of this system, and the navigation system manual for complete details.

Using Automatic Climate Control The automatic climate control system in your vehicle picks the proper combination of air conditioning, heating, and ventilation to maintain the interior temperature you select. The system also adjusts the fan speed and airflow levels.

1.

Press the Auto button. The indicator in the button also comes on as a reminder. You will see AUTO on the display (in the center display on models with navigation system).

2.

Set the desired temperature with the temperature control switch. You can set the driver’s side temperature and the passenger’s side temperature separately.

The system automatically selects the proper mix of conditioned and/or heated air that will, as quickly as possible, raise or lower the interior temperature to your preference.

TemperatureControl The driver’s side temperature and the passenger’s side temperature can be set separately. Push up the switch of the appropriate temperature control to increase the temperature of airflow. Push down the switch to decrease it. Each set temperature is shown in the display (in the center display on models with navigation system).

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When you set the temperature to its lower limit ( ) or its upper limit cooling or heating only. It does not regulate the interior temperature.

), the system runs at full

When you adjust a fan control, the fan is taken out of AUTO mode.

When the indicator in the dual button is on, the driver’s side and passenger’s side temperature can be controlled independently (see page 130

).

Onmodelswithnavigationsystem In AUTO mode, the vehicle’s interior temperature is independently regulated for the driver and front passenger according to each adjusted temperature. The system also regulates each temperature based on the information of the sun light sensor and the sun position which is updated automatically by the navigation’s global positioning

Climate Control System

system (GPS). For example, if the driver’s side of the vehicle is getting too much sun, the system will adjust to a lower temperature.

To Turn Everything Off If you press the OFF button, the climate control system shuts off completely.

DualButton You can set the temperatures for the driver’s side and the passenger’s side separately when this button is pressed (indicator is on). When the indicator in the DUAL button is off, the temperatures for both sides are synchronized to the driver’s side set temperature. When defrost mode is selected, dual mode operation is canceled.

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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Climate Control System

Semi-automatic Operation You can manually select various functions of the climate control system when it is in fully automatic mode. All other features remain automatically controlled. Making any manual selection causes the word AUTO in the display to go out.

Fan Control Onmodelswithoutnavigationsystem Push the switch up to increase the fan speed and airflow. Push the switch down to decrease them.

AirConditioning(A/C)Button This button turns the air conditioning on and off. You will see A/C ON or A/C OFF in the display.

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

▲

side of the bar to

Onmodelswithnavigationsystem Press the increase the fan speed and airflow. Press the decrease them.

side of the bar to

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RecirculationButton When the indicator in the button is on, air from the vehicle’s interior is sent throughout the system again. When the indicator is off, air is brought in from the outside of the vehicle (fresh air mode).

The outside air intakes for the climate control 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.

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RearWindowDefoggerButton This button turns the rear window defogger off and on (see page 74

).

Pushing this button also turns the power mirror heaters on and off.

ModeControl Use the mode control button to select the vents the air flows from. Some air will flow from the dashboard vents in all modes.

Airflow is divided between the floor and corner vents and the defroster vents at the base of the windshield.

Air flows from the floor

vents.

Airflow is divided between the vents in the dashboard and the floor vents.

Climate Control System

Air flows from the center and corner vents in the dashboard.

To remove fog from the inside of the windows, set as follows:

WindshieldDefrosterButton This button directs the main airflow to the windshield for faster defrosting. It also overrides any mode selection you may have made.

When you select , the system automatically switches to fresh air mode and turns on the A/C. For faster defrosting, manually set the fan speed to high. You can also increase airflow to the windshield by closing the corner vents on the dashboard. To close the vents, rotate the wheel under each corner vent.

by When you turn off pressing the button again, the system returns to its former settings.

1.

2.

3.

4.

. The system

Select automatically switches to fresh air mode and turns on the A/C. Adjust the temperature with the driver’s side temperature control so the airflow feels warm. Select rear window. To increase airflow to the windshield, close the corner vents. For faster defogging, manually set the fan speed to high.

to help clear the

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

When the indicator in the button is on, the front passenger’s temperature cannot be set separately from the driver’s.

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Dual Temperature Control

EX-LandEX-LV6
Your vehicle has two temperature control switches, one for the driver, and one for the front passenger.

The driver’s side and the passenger’s side temperature can be controlled independently by adjusting these switches when the green indicator in the DUAL button is on.

TemperatureControl Push AUTO or . The selected temperatures appear in the display (in the center display on models with navigation system). When the indicator in the DUAL button is off, you can adjust both sides to the same temperature by pushing the driver’s side temperature control switch up or down.

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DRIVER’S SIDE TEMPERATURE CONTROL SWITCH

DUAL BUTTON

PASSENGER’S SIDE TEMPERATURE CONTROL SWITCH

With navigation system

DUAL BUTTON

DRIVER’S SIDE TEMPERATURE CONTROL SWITCH

PASSENGER’S SIDE TEMPERATURE CONTROL SWITCH

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To set the driver’s side temperature to a different value than the passenger’s, press the DUAL button, then push the switch up or down on the driver’s side. To set the passenger’s side to a different value than the driver’s, push the switch up or down on the passenger’s side. You can adjust the passenger’s side without pressing the DUAL button first.

When you set the temperature to its lower or upper limit, it is displayed as

or

Dual Temperature Control

DRIVER’S SIDE

PASSENGER’S SIDE

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Climate Control Sensors

Sunlight Sensor/Temperature Sensor Onmodelswithclimatecontrolsystem

SUNLIGHT SENSOR

TEMPERATURE SENSOR

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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An audio system is standard on all models. Read the appropriate pages (as shown below) to use your vehicle’s audio system.

LX and LX-P models

EX and EX V6 models

Audio System

On LX model (including LX-P), see pages

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On EX and EX V6 models, and EX-L and EX-L V6 models without navigation system, see pages 149

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On models with navigation system, see pages

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With navigation system

EX-L and EX-L V6 models without navigation system

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Playing the FM/AM Radio (LX model)

AM BUTTON

PRESET BUTTONS

FM BUTTON

SCAN BUTTON

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TUNE (SOUND) KNOB

TITLE BUTTON A.SEL (AUTO SELECT) BUTTON

FOLDER BAR

SKIP BUTTONS

POWER/VOLUME KNOB

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Playing the FM/AM Radio (LX model)

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

The band and frequency that the radio was last tuned to is displayed. To change bands, press the AM or FM button. On the FM band, ST will be displayed if the station is broad- casting in stereo. Stereo reproduction on AM is not available.

On the AM band, AM noise reduction turns on automatically.

To Select a Station You can use any of five methods to find radio stations on the selected band: tune, skip, scan, the preset buttons, and auto select.

On the FM band, you can also use the features provided by the radio data system (RDS). For more information on the RDS, see page 137

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Use the TUNE knob to

TUNE tune the radio to a desired frequency. Turn the knob to the right to tune to a higher frequency, and turn it to the left to tune to a lower frequency.

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The skip function searches

SKIP up and down from the current frequency to find a station with a strong signal. To activate it, press either of the SKIP buttons (

or

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SCAN The scan function 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 10 seconds.

If you do nothing, the system will then scan for the next strong station and play it for 10 seconds. When it plays a station you want to listen to, press the SCAN button again.

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Playing the FM/AM Radio (LX model)

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Each preset button can

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

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2.

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Select the desired band, AM or FM. FM1 and FM2 let you store two frequencies with each preset button.

Use the tune, skip, scan, or RDS function to tune the radio to a desired station.

Pick a preset button (1
hold it until you hear a beep.

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6), and

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

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If you are

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

Press the A. SEL button. You will see A. SEL flashing in the display, and the system goes into scan mode for several seconds. It stores the frequencies of six AM, and twelve FM stations in the preset buttons.

You will see a ‘‘0’’ displayed after pressing a preset button if auto select cannot find a strong station for every preset button.

If you do not like the stations auto select has stored, you can store other frequencies on the preset buttons as previously described.

, press the

Toturnoffautoselect A. SEL (auto select) button. This restores the presets you originally set.

For information on FM/AM radio frequencies and reception, see page 209

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Radio Data System (RDS) On the FM band, you can select a favorite station and display the program service name according to the information provided by the radio data system (RDS).

ProgramService(PS)NameDisplay The program service name display function shows the name of the station you are listening to. With the audio system on and the FM band selected, you can turn this function on or off.

Playing the FM/AM Radio (LX model)

If the station you are listening to is not an RDS station, the display continues to show the frequency with the PS name display function on.

When you turn off this function by pressing the TITLE button, the display shows ‘‘PS OFF.’’

To switch the function between on and off, press and release the TITLE button. With the system on, you will see ‘‘PS ON’’ message on the display. If the station you are listening to is an RDS station, the displayed frequency switches to the station name.

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Playing the FM/AM Radio (LX model)

RadioDataSystem(RDS)Category

RDS CATEGORY

On the FM band selected, you can select the program category provided by the RDS. Press either side of the FOLDER bar ( ▲ ▼ to display and select an RDS category. The principal RDS categories are shown as follows;

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ALL: All RDS category stations ROCK: Rock, classic rock and soft rock music COUNTRY: Country music

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SOFT: Adult hits and soft music TOP 40: Top 40 of hits OLDIES: Nostalgia music and oldies R & B: Rhythm and blues, and soft rhythm and blues RELIGION: Religion music and religion talk CLASSIC: Classical music JAZZ: Jazz INFO: News, information, sport, talk, foreign language, personality, public, college, and weather TRAFFIC: Traffic information

Press either side of the FOLDER bar to select an RDS category. The display shows the selected RDS category name for about 10 seconds. You can use the search or scan function to find radio stations on the selected RDS category. If you do nothing while the RDS category name is displayed, the selected category is cancelled.

RDSProgramSearch This function searches up and down a frequency for the strongest signal from the frequencies that carry the selected RDS category information. This can help you to find a station in your favorite category. To activate it, press and release either of the SKIP buttons ( ). You will see the selected RDS category name blinking while searching it. When the system finds a station, the selected RDS category name will be displayed again for about 5 seconds.

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If the system does not find a station, ‘‘NOTHING’’ will be blinking for about 5 seconds, then the system goes back to the last selected station.

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RDSProgramSCAN The scan function samples all stations with strong signals on the selected RDS category. To activate it, press and release the SCAN button. You will see SCAN in the display. The system will scan for a station with a strong signal in the selected RDS category. You will also see the selected RDS category name blinking while searching it. When it finds one, it will stop and play that station for about 10 seconds.

If you do nothing, the system will scan for the next strong station and play it for 10 seconds. When it plays a station that you want to listen to, press the SCAN button again.

If the system does not find a station, ‘‘NOTHING’’ will be blinking for about 5 seconds, then the system goes back to the last selected station.

Playing the FM/AM Radio (LX model)

You can use the RDS program search or scan function even if the PS name display function is off. In this case, the display shows a frequency in place of a PS name.

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Playing the FM/AM Radio (LX model)

Adjusting the Sound Press the SOUND (TUNE) knob repeatedly to display the BASS, TREBLE, FADER, BALANCE, and SVC (speed-sensitive volume compensation) settings.

BASS

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Adjusts the bass.

TREBLE

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Adjusts the treble.

FADER strength of the sound.

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Adjusts the front-to-back

BALANCE side strength of the sound.

Adjusts the side-to-

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adjust the setting to your liking. If you feel the sound is too loud, choose low. If you feel the sound is too quiet, choose high.

This function is set to MID as the default setting when the vehicle leaves the factory.

Audio System Lighting You can use the instrument panel brightness control knob to adjust the illumination of the audio system (see page illuminates when the parking lights are on, even if the radio is turned off.

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SVC based on the vehicle speed.

Adjusts the volume level

Each mode is shown in the display as it changes. Turn the TUNE knob to adjust the setting to your liking.

ExceptSVCadjustment When the level reaches the center, you will see ‘‘C’’ in the display.

The system will return to the audio display about 10 seconds after you stop adjusting a mode.

Speed-sensitiveVolume Compensation(SVC) The SVC mode controls the volume based on vehicle speed. The faster you go, the louder the audio volume becomes. As you slow down, the audio volume decreases.

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CD BUTTON

DISC EJECT BUTTON

TUNE (SOUND) KNOB SCAN BUTTON

Playing a Disc (LX model)

LOAD INDICATOR

TITLE BUTTON

A.SEL (AUTO SELECT) BUTTON

RPT/RDM (REPEAT/RANDOM) BAR

FOLDER BAR

SKIP BUTTONS

POWER/VOLUME KNOB

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Playing a Disc (LX model)

To Play a Disc To load or play a disc, the ignition switch must be in the ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position.

You operate the disc player with the same controls used for the radio. To select the disc player, press the CD button. You will see ‘‘CD’’ in the display.

Do not use discs with adhesive labels. The label can curl up and cause the disc to jam in the unit.

This audio system can also play CD-Rs and CD-RWs compressed in MP3 or WMA formats. When playing a disc in MP3, you will see ‘‘MP3’’ in the display. In WMA format, ‘‘WMA’’ will appear in the display. You can select up to 99
folders, or up to 255 tracks/files.

NOTE: If a file on an MP3 or WMA disc is protected by digital rights management (DRM), the audio unit displays UNSUPPORTED, and then skips to the next file.

Video CDs and DVD discs do not work in this unit.

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Sampling frequency: 32/44.1/48 kHz (MPEG1) 24/22.05/16 kHz (MPEG2) Bit rate: 32/40/48/56/64/80/96/112/128/ 160/192/224/256/320 kbps (MPEG1) 8/16/24/32/40/48/56/64/80/96/ 112/128/160 kbps (MPEG2) Compatible with variable bit rate and multi-session Maximum layers (including ROOT): 8 layers

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Bit rate: 32/40/48/64/80/96/128/160/192
kbps Sampling frequency: 32/44.1/48 kHz Compatible with variable bit rate and multi-session Maximum layers (including ROOT): 8 layers

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Playing a Disc (LX model)

TextDataDisplayFunction Each time you press the TITLE button, the display shows you the text data on a disc, if the disc was recorded with text data.

You can see the album, artist, and track name in the display. If a disc is recorded in MP3 or WMA, you can see the folder and file name, and the artist, album, and track tag.

With the folder name, you will see the FOLDER indicator in the display. The TRACK indicator is shown with the file or track name.

ToLoadaDisc Insert a disc about halfway into the disc slot. The drive will pull the disc in the rest of the way to play it. You operate the disc player with the same controls used for the radio. The number of the current track is shown in the display. When playing a disc in MP3 or WMA, the numbers of the current folder and file are shown. The system will continuously play a disc until you change modes.

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

For information on how to handle and protect compact discs, see page 206

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When playing a CD-DA with text data, the album and track name are shown in the display. With a disc in MP3 or WMA, the display shows the folder and file name.

ToChangeorSelectTracks/Files You can use the SKIP buttons while a disc is playing to select passages and change tracks (files in MP3/ WMA mode).

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Each time you press and SKIP button, the