2000 Honda Civic Coupe Owners Manual

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Parking Brake.................................. 83 Glove Box......................................... 83 Beverage Holder.............................. 84 Accessory Power Socket................ 85 Ashtrays............................................ 85 Interior Light.................................... 86 Instruments and Controls Main MenustControl Locations MIRROR CONTROLS (P. 82) HEATING/COOLING CONTROLS (P. 88) AUDIO SYSTEM, DIGITAL CLOCK (P. 108) DOOR LOCK SWITCHES (P- 70) POWER WINDOW SWITCHES (P. 79) FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE (P. 125) TRUNK RELEASE HANDLE (P. 75) HOOD RELEASE HANDLE (P. 126) Instruments and Controls Main MenuTable of ContentsstThe instrument panel has many indicators to give you important information about your car. U.S.: EX, Canada: Si Instrument Panel CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR Indicator Lights PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR* TRUNK-OPEN INDICATOR LOW FUEL INDICATOR CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR HIGH BEAM INDICATOR SEAT BELT REMINDER LIGHT SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM INDICATOR ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR* * The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Differences for Canadian models are noted in the text. Instruments and Controls Main MenuTable of ContentsstIndicator Lights U.S.: DX, Canada: DX HIGH BEAM INDICATOR CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR" TRUNK-OPEN INDICATOR LOW FUEL INDICATOR MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP SEAT BELT REMINDER LIGHT SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM INDICATOR ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR (On models equipped with ABS) * Differences in the indicators for Canadian models are noted in the text. Instruments and Controls Seat Belt Reminder Light This indicator lights when you turn the ignition switch ON (II). It is a reminder to you and your passengers to protect yourselves by fastening the seat belts. A beeper also sounds if you have not fastened your seat belt. If you do not fasten your seat belt, the beeper will stop after a few seconds but the light stays on until you do. Both the light and the beeper stay off if you fasten your seat belt before turning on the ignition. Supplemental Restraint System Indicator SRS This indicator lights when you turn the ignition switch ON (II). If it comes on at any other time, it indicates a problem in the supplemental restraint system. For complete information, see page 47. Main MenuTable of ContentsstCharging System Indicator If this light comes on when the engine is running, the battery is not being charged. For complete information, see page 232 . Low Oil Pressure Indicator The engine can be severely damaged if this light flashes or stays on when the engine is running. For complete information, see page 231. High Beam Indicator This light comes on with the high beam headlights. See page 61 for information on the headlight controls. On Canadian models, this indicator comes on with reduced brightness when the Daytime Running Lights (DRL) are on (see page 61). U.S. BRAKE Canada Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator This light has two functions: 1. It lights as a reminder that you have not released the parking brake. Driving with the parking brake applied can damage the brakes and tires. 2. If it remains lit after you release the parking brake while the engine is running, or comes on while driving, it can indicate a problem in the brake system. For complete information, see page 234 . Malfunction Indicator Lamp See page 233. Indicator Lights Canada Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Indicator U.S. ABS Only on cars equipped with ABS (see page 153) This light normally comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch ON (II), and when the ignition switch is turned to START (III). If this light comes on at any other time, there is a problem in the ABS. If this happens, take the car to your dealer to have it checked. With the light on, your car still has normal braking ability but no anti- lock. For complete information, see page 153. Instruments and Controls Main MenuTable of ContentsstCruise Control Indicator CRUISE CONTROL Only on models equipped with Cruise Control System This lights when you set the cruise control. See page 66 for information on operating the cruise control. Washer Level Indicator Canadian models only This light comes on when the washer fluid level is low. Add washer fluid when you see this light come on (see page 180). Indicator Lights Turn Signal and Hazard Warning Indicators The left or right turn signal light blinks when you signal a lane change or turn. If the light does not blink or blinks rapidly, it usually means one of the turn signal bulbs is burned out (see page 205 ). Replace the bulb as soon as possible, since other drivers cannot see that you are signalling. When you turn on the Hazard Warning switch, both turn signal lights blink. All turn signals on the outside of the car should flash. Trunk-open Indicator This light comes on if the trunk lid is not closed tightly. Low Fuel Indicator This light comes on as a reminder that you must refuel soon. Instruments and Controls Main MenuTable of ContentsstU.S.: EX, Canada: Si Instrument Panel TACHOMETER TRIP METER SPEEDOMETER FUEL GAUGE TEMPERATURE GAUGE ODOMETER MAINTENANCE REQUIRED INDICATOR TRIP METER RESET BUTTON Speedometer U.S. Models This shows your speed in miles per hour (mph). The smaller inner numbers are the speed in kilometers per hour (km/h). Canadian Models This shows your speed in kilometers per hour (km/h). The smaller inner numbers are the speed in miles per hour (mph). Tachometer On HX, EX, and Si models in the U.S., and Si and SiR models in Canada The tachometer shows the engine speed in revolutions per minute (rpm). To protect the engine from damage, never drive with the tachometer needle in the red zone. Gauges Odometer The odometer shows the total dis- tance your car has been driven. It measures miles in U.S. models and kilometers in Canadian models. It is illegal under U.S. federal law and Canadian provincial regulations to disconnect, reset, or alter the odometer with the intent to change the number of miles or kilometers indicated. Trip Meter This meter shows the number of miles (U.S.) or kilometers (Canada) driven since you last reset it. To reset it, push the trip meter reset button. Instruments and Controls Main MenuTable of ContentsstGauges DX Instrument Panel TEMPERATURE GAUGE TRIP METER SPEEDOMETER FUEL GAUGE ODOMETER MAINTENANCE REQUIRED INDICATOR (U.S. Cars only) TRIP METER RESET BUTTON Fuel Gauge This shows how much fuel you have. It is most accurate when the car is on level ground. It may show slightly more or less than the actual amount when you are driving on curvy or hilly roads. The gauge stays at the same fuel level reading after you turn off the ignition. When you add fuel, the gauge slowly changes to the new reading after you turn the ignition switch back ON (II). Instruments and Controls Temperature Gauge This shows the temperature of the engine's coolant. During normal operation, the pointer should rise from the bottom white mark to about the middle of the gauge. In severe driving conditions, such as very hot weather or a long period of uphill driving, the pointer may rise to the upper blue zone. If it reaches the red (Hot) mark, pull safely to the side of the road. Turn to page 229 for instructions and precautions on checking the engine's cooling system. Main MenuTable of ContentsstWhen the distance driven since the last scheduled maintenance nears 7,500 miles (12,000 km), the indicator will turn yellow. If you exceed 7,500 miles (12,000 km), the indicator will turn red. Your dealer will reset the indicator when he performs the scheduled maintenance. If someone else performs the maintenance, reset the indicator by inserting your key in the slot beside the indicator. Maintenance Required Indicator SLOT INDICATOR U.S. Models This indicator reminds you that it is nearing 7,500 miles (12,000 km) since the last scheduled maintenance. Refer to the Maintenance Schedules for Normal and Severe Driving Conditions on pages 162 —166. Gauges Instruments and Controls Main MenuTable of ContentsstControls Near the Steering Wheel The two levers on the steering column contain controls for driving features you use most often. The left lever controls the turn signals, headlights, and high beams. The right lever controls the windshield washers and wipers. The rear window defogger switch is on the dashboard to the right of the center air vents. The controls under the left air vent are for the moonroof, mirrors, cruise control and instrument panel brightness. The tilt adjustment lever on the underside of the steering column allows you to tilt the steering wheel. Instruments and Controls CRUISE CONTROL INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER MOONROOF WINDSHIELD WIPERS/ WASHERS MIRROR CONTROLS HEADLIGHTS/ TURN SIGNALS TILT ADJUSTMENT HORN Main MenuTable of ContentsstControls Near the Steering Wheel Headlights If you leave the lights on with the ignition switch in ACCESSORY (I) or LOCK (0), you will hear a reminder beeper when you open the driver's door. position turns The rotating switch on the left lever controls the lights. Turning this switch to the on 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. To change between low beams and high beams, pull the turn signal lever until you hear a click, then let go. The blue high beam indicator will light (see page 55). To flash the high beams, pull the turn signal lever back lightly, then release it. The high beams will come on and go off. The high beams will stay on for as long as you hold the lever back, no matter what position the headlight switch is in. Daytime Running Lights (Canadian Models) With the headlight switch off, the high beam headlights come on with reduced brightness when you turn the ignition switch to ON (II) and release the parking brake. They remain on until you turn the ignition off, even if you set the parking brake. The headlights revert to normal operation when you turn them on with the switch. Instruments and Controls Main MenuTable of ContentsstControls Near the Steering Wheel Instrument Panel Brightness Turn Signals To signal a lane change, push lightly on the turn signal lever in the proper direction and hold it. The lever will return to the center position as soon as you release it. The dial on the dashboard to the left of the instrument panel controls the brightness of the instrument panel lights. Turn the dial to adjust the brightness. TURN SIGNAL LEVER Signal a turn or lane change with this lever. Push down on the lever to signal a left turn, and up to signal a right turn. If you push it up or down all the way, the turn signal continues to blink even when you release the lever. It shuts off automatically as you complete the turn. Instruments and Controls Main MenuTable of ContentsstWindshield Wipers Windshield Washers Controls Near the Steering Wheel The right lever controls the wind- shield wipers and washers. The rotary switch at the end of the lever has three positions: INT: intermittent : low speed : high speed In intermittent, the wipers operate every few seconds. In low speed and high speed, the wipers run continu- ously. To operate the wipers in mist mode, push the control lever down. The wipers run at high speed until you release the lever. This gives you a quick way to clear the windshield. To clean the windshield, pull back on the wiper control lever. The washers spray until you release the lever. On Canadian models The wipers run at low speed while you're pulling the lever, then complete one more sweep of the windshield after you release it. Instruments and Controls Main MenuTable of ContentsstControls Near the Steering Wheel Hazard Warning Rear Window Defogger Make sure the rear window is clear and you have good visibility before starting to drive. The defogger wires on the inside of the rear window can be accidentally damaged. When cleaning the glass, always wipe side to side. Push the red button to the left of the center vents to turn on the hazard warning lights (four-way flashers). This causes all four outside turn signals and both 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 car is disabled. 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 light in the button lights to show the defogger is on. If you do not turn it off, the defogger will shut itself off after about 25 minutes. It also shuts off when you turn off the ignition. You have to turn it on again when you restart the car. Instruments and Controls Main MenuTable of ContentsstSteering Wheel Adjustment See page 18 for important safety information about how to properly position the steering wheel. Make any steering wheel adjustment before you start driving. Adjusting the steering wheel position while driving may cause you to lose control of the car and be seriously injured in a crash. Adjust the steering wheel only when the car is stopped. To adjust the steering wheel upward or downward: Controls Near the Steering Wheel 3. Push the lever up to lock the steering wheel in that position. 4. Make sure you have securely locked the steering wheel in place by trying to move it up and down. 1. Push the lever under the steering column all the way down. 2. Move the steering wheel to the desired position, making sure the wheel points toward your chest, not toward your face. Make sure you can see the instrument panel gauges and the indicator lights. Instruments and Controls Main MenuTable of ContentsstSteering Wheel Controls Cruise Control On EX and Si models in the U.S., and Si and SiR models in Canada 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 conditions such as city driving, winding roads, slippery roads, heavy rain, or bad weather. You should have full control of the car under those conditions. Improper use of the cruise control can lead to a crash. Use the cruise control only when traveling on open highways in good weather. Instruments and Controls NOTICE Using the Cruise Control The cruise control, as it operates, moves the accelerator pedal. You can damage your car's accelerator mechanism by resting your foot under the pedal and blocking the movement. 1. Push in the Cruise Control Master Switch to the left of the steering column. The indicator in the switch will light. 2. Accelerate to the desired cruising speed above 25 mph (40 km/h). Main MenuTable of Contentsstcruise control. To resume the set speed, press and hold the RESUME/accel button until the CRUISE CONTROL light on the instrument panel comes on. When climbing a steep hill, the automatic transmission may downshift to hold the set speed. Changing the Set Speed You can increase the set cruising speed in any of these ways: Press and hold the RESUME/ accel button. The car will acceler- ate. When you reach the desired cruising speed, release the button. Push on the accelerator pedal. Ac- celerate to the desired cruising speed and press the SET/decel button. To increase your speed in very small amounts, tap the RESUME/ accel button repeatedly. Each time Steering Wheel Controls you do this, your car 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 SET/decel button. The car will decelerate. Release the button when you reach the desired speed. To slow down in very small amounts, tap the SET/decel button repeatedly. Each time you do this, your car 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 SET/decel button. The car will then maintain the desired speed. CONTINUED Instruments and Controls RESUME/ accel SET/decel 3. Press and release the SET/decel button on the steering wheel. The CRUISE CONTROL light on the instrument panel comes on to show the system is now activated. 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 to the desired speed. This will cancel the Main MenuTable of Contentsstthe RESUME/accel button until the CRUISE CONTROL light comes on. The car will accelerate to the same cruising speed as before. Pressing the Cruise Control Master Switch turns the system completely off and erases the previous cruising speed from memory. To use the system again, refer to Using the Cruise Control. Steering Wheel Controls 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 car will return to the set cruising speed. Resting your foot on the brake or clutch pedal will cause the cruise control to cancel. Instruments and Controls Cancelling the Cruise Control You can cancel the cruise control in any of these ways: Tap the brake or clutch pedal. Press the SET/decel and RE- SUME/accel buttons at the same time. Press the Cruise Control Master Switch. When you tap the brake or clutch pedal, or press the SET and RE- SUME buttons at the same time, the CRUISE CONTROL light on the instrument panel will go out and the car will begin to slow down. You can use the accelerator pedal in the normal way. The system remembers the previously-set cruising speed. To return to that speed, accelerate to above 25 mph (40 km/h) and press Main MenuTable of ContentsstKeys KEY NUMBER PLATE MASTER KEYS VALET KEY Your car comes with two master keys and a valet key. The master key fits all the locks on your vehicle: Ignition Doors Trunk Trunk release handle Rear seat trunk access The valet key works only in the ignition and the door locks. You can keep the trunk, trunk release handle, trunk pass-through cover, rear seat trunk access and glove box locked when you leave your car and the valet key at a parking facility. You should have received a key number plate with your set of keys. You will need this key number if you ever have to get a lost key replaced. Keep the plate stored in a safe place. When replacing keys, use only Honda-approved key blanks. Remote Transmitter On EX and Si models in the U.S. Your car also comes with two remote transmitters; see page 72 for an explanation of the operation. Keys and Locks Ignition Switch The ignition switch is on the right side of the steering column. It has four positions: LOCK (0) ACCESSORY (I) ON (II) START (III) CONTINUED Instruments and Controls Main MenuTable of ContentsstKeys and Locks LOCK (0) — You can insert or remove the key only in this position. To switch from ACCESSORY to LOCK, you must push the key in slightly as you turn it. If your car has an automatic transmission, the shift lever must also be in Park. The anti- theft lock will lock the steering column when you remove the key. If the front wheels are turned, the anti-theft lock may sometimes make it difficult to turn the key from LOCK to ACCESSORY. Firmly turn the steering wheel to the left or to the right as you turn the key. Removing the key from the ignition switch while driving locks the steering. This can cause you to lose control. Remove the key from the ignition switch only when parked. Instruments and Controls ACCESSORY (I) — In this position, you can operate the audio system and the accessory power socket. Door Locks ON (II) — This is the normal key position when driving. All features and accessories on the car are usable. Several of the lights on the instru- ment panel come on as a test when you turn the ignition switch from ACCESSORY to ON. START (III) — Use this position only to start the engine. The switch returns to ON (II) when you let go of the key. You will hear a reminder beeper if you leave the key in the ignition switch in the LOCK (0) or ACCESSORY (I) position and open the driver's door. Remove the key to turn off the beeper. Each door has a lock tab next to the inside door handle. Push the tab in to lock the door and pull it out to unlock. To lock any passenger's door when getting out of the car, push the lock tab in and close the door. To lock the driver's door, pull the outside door handle and push the lock tab in or push the master switch down. Release the handle, then close the door. Main MenuTable of ContentsstPower Door Locks Keys and Locks Both doors lock when you push the lock tab on the driver's door in, or lock the driver's door from the outside with the key. Only the driver's door unlocks when you use the key or lock tab. To unlock the passenger's door, use the master door lock switch or the lock tab on the passen- ger's door. The doors can also be locked and unlocked from the outside with the key. MASTER DOOR LOCK SWITCH On HX, EX and Si models in the U.S., and Si and SiR models in Canada The master door lock switch allows control of both door locks from the driver's door. Push the switch down to lock both doors, and up to unlock them. Instruments and Controls Main MenuTable of ContentsstKeys and Locks Remote Transmitter lights, and taillights flash twice. The interior light (if the interior light switch is in the center position) will come on when you press the UNLOCK button. If you do not open either door, the light will go out in about 30 seconds and the doors will automatically relock. If you relock the doors with the remote transmitter before 30 seconds have elapsed, the light will go off immediately. You cannot lock or unlock the doors with the remote transmitter if either door is not fully closed or the key is in the ignition switch. LED UNLOCK BUTTON LOCK BUTTON PANIC BUTTON On EX and Si models in the U.S. You can lock and unlock your car with the remote transmitter. When you push the LOCK button, all doors lock. The parking lights, side marker lights, and taillights flash once. When you push the UNLOCK button once, only the driver's door unlocks. The passenger's door unlocks when you push the button a second time. The parking lights, side marker Instruments and Controls Panic Mode Panic mode allows you to remotely activate your car's horn and exterior lights to attract attention. When activated, the horn will sound, and the exterior lights will flash, for about 30 seconds. To activate panic mode, press and hold the PANIC button for about one second. To cancel PANIC mode before 30 seconds, press any button on the remote transmitter. You can also turn the ignition switch to ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II). Panic mode will not activate if the ignition switch is in the ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position. Main MenuTable of ContentsstReplacing the Battery ROUND COVER CUSHION RING BATTERY Open Close When the remote transmitter's battery begins to get weak, it may take several pushes on the button to lock or unlock the doors, and the LED will get dim. Replace the battery as soon as possible. Battery type: CR2025 To replace the battery, remove the round cover on the back of the trans- mitter by turning it counterclockwise with a coin. Remove the old battery and note the polarity. Make sure the polarity of the new battery is the same (+ side facing up), then insert it in the transmitter. Keys and Locks Reinstall the O-ring. Align the mark on the cover with the mark on the transmitter, then set the cover in place and turn it clockwise. After the battery is changed, the transmitter must be synchronized with the main unit. With the doors and trunk lid closed, press either the LOCK or UNLOCK button six times. Test the transmitter by locking and unlocking the doors several times. CONTINUED Instruments and Controls Main MenuTable of ContentsstChanges or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Keys and Locks Transmitter Care Avoid severe shock to the trans- mitter, such as dropping or throwing it. Also, protect it from extreme hot or cold temperatures. Clean the transmitter case with a soft cloth. Do not use strong cleaners or solvents that could harm the case. Immersing the transmitter in any liquid will harm the trans- mitter and cause it to not function properly. Use the ring on the transmitter to attach it to your main key ring. You could damage the transmitter if you try to use its ring as a key ring. Instruments and Controls If you lose a transmitter, you will need to have the replacement programmed to your car's system by your Honda dealer. Any other transmitters you have will also need to be reprogrammed. As required by the FCC: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This device complies with Industry Canada Standard RSS-210. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Main MenuTable of ContentsstTrunk Keys and Locks TRUNK RELEASE HANDLE MASTER KEY MASTER KEY You can open the trunk in two ways: Pull the trunk release handle to the left of the driver's seat. Use the master key to open the trunk lock. The valet key does not work in this lock. To close the trunk, press down on the trunk lid. See page 133 for cargo loading and weight limit information. Keep the trunk lid closed at all times while driving to avoid damaging the lid, and to prevent exhaust gas from getting into the interior. See Carbon Monoxide Hazard on page 49 . To protect items in the trunk when you need to give the key to someone else, lock the trunk release handle with the master key and give the other person the valet key. Instruments and Controls Main MenuTable of ContentsstSeat Adjustments Front Seat Adjustments Driver's Seat Height Adjustment To change the angle of the seat-back, pull up on the lever on the outside of the seat bottom. Move the seat-back to the desired position and release the lever. Let the seat-back latch in the new position. On the EX and Si models in the U.S., and Si and SiR models in Canada The height of your driver's seat is adjustable. Turn the front dial on the outside of the seat cushion to raise the front of the seat bottom and turn the rear dial to raise the rear. See pages 12 —13 for important safety information and warnings about how to properly position seats and seat-backs. Make all seat adjustments before you start driving. To adjust the seat forward and backward, pull up on the lever under the seat cushion's front edge. Move the seat to the desired position and release the lever. Try to move the seat to make sure it is locked in position. Instruments and Controls Main MenuTable of ContentsstSeat Adjustments Rear Scat Access RELEASE LEVER Head Restraints On HX, EX and Si models in the U.S., and DX, Si and SiR models in Canada Push the passenger's seat-back while pushing the release lever to tilt the seat-back out of the way. The entire seat will slide forward at the same time. To get into the back seat on the driver's side, pull up on the seat-back adjustment lever. To tilt the passenger's seat-back out of the way, push forward on the release lever at the base of the seat- back. RELEASE BUTTON See page 14 for important safety information and a warning about how to properly position the head restraints. The front head restraints help protect you and your passenger from whiplash and other injuries. They are most effective when you adjust them so the back of the occupant's head rests against the center of the restraint. A taller person should adjust the restraint as high as possible. CONTINUED Instruments and Controls Main MenuTable of ContentsstSeat Adjustments, Folding Rear Seat The front head restraints adjust for height. You need both hands to adjust the 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. Folding Rear Seat The back of the rear seat folds down to give you direct access to the trunk. Each side folds down separately. With only half the seat folded, you can still carry a passenger in the back seat. To remove a head restraint for cleaning or repair, pull it up as far as it will go. Push the release button and pull the restraint out of the seat- back. MASTER KEY To fold down either side of the seat- back from inside the car, insert the master key in the lock on the rear shelf. To fold down the driver's side, turn the key clockwise, pull down the top of the seat-back, then release the key. To fold down the passenger's side, turn the key counterclockwise and perform the same procedure. Instruments and Controls Main MenuTable of ContentsstFolding Rear Seat, Power Windows 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 Carrying Cargo on page 132. Power Windows On HX, EX and Si models in the U.S., Si and SiR models in Canada Your car's windows are electrically- powered. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II) to raise or lower either window. RELEASE Never drive with the seat-back folded down and the trunk lid open. See Carbon Monoxide Hazard on page 49. To release the seat-back from inside the trunk, pull the release under the rear shelf. Push the seat-back down, then let go of the release. To lock the seat-back upright, push it firmly against the rear shelf. Make sure it is latched in place by pulling on the top of the seat. Each door has a switch that controls its window. To open the window, push the switch down and hold it. Release the switch when you want the window to stop. Close the window by pulling back on the switch and holding it. CONTINUED Instruments and Controls Main MenuTable of ContentsstPower Windows DRIVER'S WINDOW SWITCH MAIN SWITCH On HX, EX and Si models in the U.S., Si and SiR models in Canada The driver's door has a master power window control panel. To open the passenger's window, push down on the switch and hold it down until the window reaches the desired position. To close the window, pull up on the window switch. Release the switch when the window gets to the position you want. Instruments and Controls 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. The master control panel also con- tains these extra features: AUTO — To open the driver's window fully, push the window switch firmly down and release it. The window automatically goes all the way down. To stop the window from going all the way down, pull back on the window switch briefly. To open the driver's window only partially, push the window switch down lightly and hold it. The window will stop as soon as you release the switch. The AUTO function only works to lower the driver's window. To raise the window, you must pull back on the window switch and hold it until the window reaches the desired position. The MAIN switch controls power to the passengers' windows. With this switch off, the passengers' windows cannot be raised or lowered. The MAIN switch does not affect the driver's window. Keep the MAIN switch off when you have children in the car so they do not injure them- selves by operating the windows unintentionally. Main MenuTable of ContentsstMoonroof position, then release the switch. To close the moonroof, press and hold the switch. Mirrors Moonroof, Mirrors Closing the moonroof on someone's hands or fingers can cause serious injury. Make sure passengers are clear of the moonroof before closing it. NOTICE If you try to open the moonroof in below-freezing temperatures, or when it is covered with snow or ice, you can damage the moonroof panel or motor. On EX and Si models in the U. S., and Si and SiR models in Canada Use the switches on the dashboard under the left vent to operate the moonroof. The ignition must be ON (II). To lift the rear of the moonroof for ventilation, push the button. To slide the moonroof back, push the switch. Hold it until the moonroof reaches the desired TAB Keep the inside and outside mirrors clean and adjusted for best visibility. Be sure to adjust the mirrors before you start driving. 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. Instruments and Controls Main MenuTable of ContentsstMirrors Adjusting the Power Mirrors SELECTOR SWITCH ADJUSTMENT SWITCH On HX, EX and Si models in the U.S., Si and SiR models in Canada Adjust the outside mirrors with the adjustment switch on the left side of the dashboard: 1. Turn the ignition switch ON (II). 2. Move the selector switch to L (driver's side) or R (passenger's side). 3. Push the appropriate edge of the adjustment switch to move the mirror right, left, up or down. 4. When you finish, move the selector switch to the center (off) position. This turns off the adjustment switch so you can't move a mirror out of position by accidentally bumping the switch. On Si and SiR models in Canada The outside mirrors are heated to re- move fog and frost. With the ignition switch ON (II), turn on the heaters by pressing the button. The light in the button comes on as a reminder. Press the button again to turn the heaters off. Instruments and Controls Main MenuTable of ContentsstParking Brake Glove Box GLOVE BOX Open the glove box by pulling the handle. Close it with a firm push. PARKING BRAKE LEVER To apply the parking brake, pull the lever up fully. To release it, pull up slightly, push the button, and lower the lever. The parking brake light on the instrument panel should go out when the parking brake is fully released (see page 55). NOTICE Driving the car with the parking brake applied can damage the rear brakes and axles. Parking Brake, Glove Box 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. Instruments and Controls Main MenuTable of ContentsstBeverage Holder Be careful when you are using the beverage holder. A spilled liquid that is very hot can scald you or your passengers. Spilled liquids can also damage the upholstery, carpeting, and electrical components in the interior. The inner liner can be removed if you want to hold a larger cup. Instruments and Controls Main MenuTable of ContentsstAccessory Power Socket, Ashtrays Accessory Power Socket This socket is intended to supply power for 12 volt DC accessories that are rated 120 watts or less (10 amps). It will not power an automotive type cigarette lighter element. ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET To use the accessory power socket, pull down the cover. The ignition switch must be in ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II). Ashtrays (Optional) Front and rear ashtrays are available as options. The front ashtray fits in the beverage holder. The rear ashtray fits in the rear of the center armrest. Open the rear ashtray by swinging the upper edge down. To remove the ashtray for emptying, open the ashtray and then lift it up and out. NOTICE Use the ashtray only for cigarettes, cigars, and other smoking materials. To prevent a possible fire and damage to your car, don't put paper or other things that can burn in the ashtray. Instruments and Controls Main MenuTable of ContentsstInterior Light (U.S.: EX and Si, Canada: Si and SiR) (U.S.: DX, HX, Canada: DX) (U.S.: EX and Si, Canada: Si and SiR) DOOR ACTIVATED ON OFF OFF ON DOOR ACTIVATED The interior light has a three- position switch. In the OFF position, the light does not come on. In the center position, the interior light comes on when you open any door. In the ON position, the interior light stays on continuously. On cars with remote transmitter The interior light (with the switch in the center position) also comes on when you unlock the door with the remote transmitter (see page 72 ). Turn on the spotlight by pushing the button next to each light. Push the button again to turn it off. You can use the spotlights at all times. Instruments and Controls Main MenuTable of ContentsstComfort and Convenience Features The heating and air conditioning* systems in your Honda provide a comfortable driving environment in all weather conditions. The standard audio system has many features. This section de- scribes those features and how to use them. (If you selected an optional audio system, refer to the operating instructions that came with it.) * Air conditioning is standard on the EX and Si models in the U.S. and on SiR model in Canada. It is optional on other models. Heating and Cooling........................ 88 What Each Control Does............ 88 How to Use the System............... 90 To Turn Everything Off............. 95 Audio System................................... 96 Operating the Radio.................... 96 Adjusting the Sound.................... 98 Digital Clock................................. 99 Operating the Optional CD Player/Changer.............. 100 CD Changer Error Indications.............................. 102 AM/FM/CD Audio System..... 103 Operating the Radio.................. 104 Adjusting the Sound.................. 107 Digital Clock............................... 108 Operating the CD Player.......... 109 Protecting Compact Discs........ 112 CD Changer Error Indications.............................. 114 Operating the Cassette Player...................................... 115 Theft Protection........................ 119 Radio Frequencies..................... 120 Radio Reception......................... 120 Comfort and Convenience Features Main MenustHeating and Cooling Proper use of the Heating and Cooling system can make the interior dry and comfortable, and keep the windows clear for best visibility. If your car does not have air conditioning, it can be installed at any time. Your dealer can install a Genuine Honda air conditioning system that meets Honda's high quality standards and is designed to exactly fit your car. Please contact your dealer for more information. What Each Control Does Fan Control Dial Turning this dial clockwise increases the fan's speed, which increases air flow. Comfort and Convenience Features MODE CONTROL DIAL TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAL FAN CONTROL DIAL RECIRCULATION BUTTON AIR CONDITIONING BUTTON Temperature Control Dial Turning this dial clockwise increases the temperature of the air flow. Air Conditioning (A/C) Button This button turns the air condi- tioning ON and OFF. The indicator in the button lights when the A/C is on. Recirculation Button This button controls the source of the air going into the system. When the indicator in this button is lit, air from the car's interior is sent through the system again (Recircula- tion mode). When the indicator is off, air is brought in from outside the car (Fresh Air mode). Main MenuTable of ContentsstMode Control Dial Use the MODE control dial to select the vents the air flows from. Some air will flow from the dashboard vents in all modes. Air flows from the center and corner vents in the dashboard. Air flow is divided between the vents in the dashboard and the floor vents. Air flows from the floor vents. Air flow is divided between the floor vents and the defroster vents at the base of the windshield. Air flows from the defroster vents at the base of the windshield. When you select automatically switches to Fresh Air mode and turns on the A/C. the system Heating and Cooling Comfort and Convenience Features Main MenuTable of ContentsstHeating and Cooling Vent Controls CENTER VENT SIDE VENT Open Close You can adjust the direction of the air coming from the dashboard vents by moving the tab in the center of each vent up-and-down and side-to- side. The vents in the corners of the dashboard can be opened and closed with the dials next to them. How to Use the System This section covers how to set up the system controls for ventilation, heating, cooling, dehumidifying, and defrosting. The engine must be running for the heater and air conditioning to generate hot and cold air. 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. The air conditioning does not rely on engine temperature. Comfort and Convenience Features Main MenuTable of ContentsstIt is best to leave the system 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 you are driving through smoky or dusty conditions, then switch back to Fresh Air mode when the condition clears. The outside air intakes for the heating and cooling system are at the base of the windshield. Keep these clear of leaves and other debris. Heating and Cooling MODE CONTROL DIAL TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAL FAN CONTROL DIAL RECIRCULATION BUTTON AIR CONDITIONING BUTTON 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. Turn the temperature control dial all the way to the left. Make sure the A/C is off. 2. Select 3. Set the fan to the desired speed. and Fresh Air mode. CONTINUED Comfort and Convenience Features Main MenuTable of ContentsstHeating and Cooling To Cool with A/C 1. Turn on the A/C by pressing the button. The light in the button should come on when a fan speed is selected. 2. Make sure the temperature control dial is all the way to the left. 3. Select 4. If the outside air is humid, select Recirculation mode. If the outside air is dry, select Fresh Air mode. 5. Set the fan to the desired speed. If the interior is very warm from being parked in the sun, you can cool it down more rapidly by setting up the controls this way: 1. Start the engine. 2. Turn on the A/C by pressing the button. Make sure the tempera- ture control dial is turned all the way to the left. 3. Set the fan to maximum speed. 4. Open the windows partially. Select and Fresh Air mode. Comfort and Convenience Features MODE CONTROL DIAL TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAL FAN CONTROL DIAL RECIRCULATION BUTTON AIR CONDITIONING BUTTON When the interior has cooled down to a more comfortable temperature, close the windows and set the controls as described for normal cooling. Air conditioning places an extra load on the engine. Watch the engine coolant temperature gauge (see page 58) when driving in stop-and-go traffic or climbing a long, steep hill. If it moves near the red zone, turn off the A/C until the gauge reads normally. Main MenuTable of ContentsstTo Heat To warm the interior: 1. Start the engine. 2. Select 3. Set the fan to the desired speed. 4. Adjust the warmth of the air with and Fresh Air mode. the temperature control dial. To Heat and Dehumidify with Air Conditioning Air conditioning, as it cools, removes moisture from the air. When used in combination with the heater, it makes the interior warm and dry. 1. Switch the fan on. 2. Turn on the air conditioning. 3. Select 4. Adjust the temperature control and Fresh Air mode. dial so the mixture of heated and cooled air feels comfortable. This setting is suitable for all driving conditions whenever the outside temperature is above 32°F (0°C). Heating and Cooling To Defog and Defrost To remove fog from the inside of the windows: 1. Switch the fan on. 2. Select When you select system automatically switches to Fresh Air mode and turns on the A/C. the 3. Adjust the temperature control dial so the air flow from the defroster vents feels warm. 4. Turn on the rear window defogger to help clear the rear window. When you switch to another mode from Press the A/C button to turn it off. the A/C stays on. CONTINUED Comfort and Convenience Features Main MenuTable of ContentsstHeating and Cooling To remove exterior frost or ice from the windshield and side windows after the car has been sitting out in cold weather: MODE CONTROL DIAL 1. Start the engine. 2. Select When you select system automatically switches to Fresh Air mode and turns on the A/C. the 3. Switch the fan and temperature controls to maximum. To rapidly remove exterior frost or ice from the windshield (on very cold days), first select the Recirculation mode. Once the windshield is clear, select the Fresh Air mode to avoid fogging the windows. ;. Comfort and Convenience Features TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAL FAN CONTROL DIAL RECIRCULATION BUTTON AIR CONDITIONING BUTTON Main MenuTable of ContentsstHeating and Cooling These settings direct all the air flow to the defroster vents at the base of the windshield and the side window defroster vents. The air flow will get warmer and clear the windows faster as the engine warms up. You can close the side vents with the dial beside each vent. This will send more warm air to the windshield defroster vents. For safety, make sure you have a clear view through all the windows before driving away. To Turn Everything Off To shut off the system temporarily, turn the fan speed and temperature control dials all the way to the left. You should shut the system completely off only for the first few minutes of driving in cold weather, until the engine coolant warms up enough to operate the heater. Keep the fan on at all other times so stale air does not build up in the interior. Comfort and Convenience Features Main MenuTable of ContentsstAudio System On DX and HX models in the U.S., and the DX model in Canada A M / FM Stereo Audio System Your Honda's audio system provides clear reception on both AM and FM bands, while the preset buttons allow you to easily select your favorite stations. Operating the Radio The ignition switch must be in ACCESSORY (I) or ON (ID to operate the audio system. Turn the system on by pressing the PWR/ VOL knob or the AM/FM button. Adjust the volume by turning the knob. The band and frequency that the radio was last tuned to is displayed. To change bands, press the AM/FM button. On the FM band, ST will be displayed if the station is broadcast- ing in stereo. Stereo reproduction on AM is not available. You can use any of three methods to find radio stations on the selected band: TUNE, SEEK, or the Preset buttons. TUNE — Use the TUNE/SEEK bar to tune the radio to a desired frequency. Press the right side ( to tune to a higher frequency, or the Comfort and Convenience Features ) to tune to a lower left side ( frequency. The frequency numbers will start to change rapidly. Release the bar when the display reaches the desired frequency. To change the frequency in small increments, press and release the TUNE/SEEK bar quickly. SEEK — The SEEK function searches the band for a station with a strong signal. To activate it, press the TUNE/SEEK bar until you hear a beep, then release it. Depending on which side of the bar you press, the system scans upward or downward from the current frequency. It stops when it finds a station with a strong signal. Preset — You can store the frequencies of your favorite radio stations in the six preset buttons. Each button will store one frequency on the AM band, and two frequencies on the FM band. Main MenuTable of ContentsstTo store a frequency: 1. Select the desired band, AM or FM. FM1 and FM2 let you store two frequencies with each Preset button. 2. Use the TUNE or SEEK function to tune the radio to a desired station. 3. Pick the Preset button you want for that station. Press the button and hold it until you hear a beep. 4. Repeat steps 1 to 3 to store a total of six stations on AM and twelve on FM. Once a station's frequency is stored, simply press and release the proper Preset button to tune to it. The preset frequencies will be lost if your car's battery goes dead, is disconnected, or the radio fuse is removed. Audio System U.S.: DX and HX models Canada: DX model PWR/VOL KNOB STEREO INDICATOR AM/FM BUTTON TUNE/SEEK BAR PRESET BUTTONS Comfort and Convenience Features Main MenuTable of ContentsstAudio System Adjusting the Sound Bass, Treble, Balance, and Fader are each adjustable. You select which of these you want to adjust by pressing the MODE button. The mode changes from BAS to TRE to FAD to BAL, and then back to VOL each time you press the button. Each mode is shown in the display as it changes. Balance/Fader — These two modes adjust the strength of the sound coming from each speaker. BAL adjusts the side-to-side strength, while FAD adjusts the front-to-back strength. Select BAL or FAD by pressing the MODE button. Adjust the Balance or Fader to your liking by turning the PWR/VOL knob. The indicator bars on the display show you the range. Comfort and Convenience Features MODE BUTTON PWR/VOL KNOB Treble/Bass — Use these modes to adjust the tone to your liking. Select TRE or BAS by pressing the MODE button. Adjust the desired mode by turning the PWR/VOL knob. The indicator bars on the display show you the range. As you adjust a mode, you will hear a beep whenever the indicator bar reaches the center, far left, and far right of its range. The system will automatically return the display to normal mode about seven seconds after you stop adjusting a mode with the PWR/VOL knob. Radio Frequencies and Reception For information, See page 120 . Main MenuTable of ContentsstDigital Clock The audio system also displays the time. The ignition switch must be in ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II). To set the time, press the CLOCK button. The hour numbers will begin blinking. Press the Preset 5 button to get the numbers to count down, or the Preset 6 button to get the hours to count up. Press the CLOCK button again, and the minutes numbers will begin blinking. Use the Preset 5 or Preset 6 button to change the minutes to the correct value. After you have set the clock, press the CLOCK button again to return to the normal display. If you do not, the system will automatically return to the normal display about seven seconds after you stop pressing the Preset buttons. Audio System TIME DISPLAYED PRESET 5 BUTTON PRESET 6 BUTTON CLOCK BUTTON Comfort and Convenience Features Main MenuTable of ContentsstAudio System Operating the Optional CD Player/Changer A Compact Disc changer is available through your dealer. It holds up to six discs, providing several hours of continuous entertainment. You operate the CD changer with the same controls used for the radio. Your dealer also has an accessory in- dash single CD player available that is operated by the radio controls. To operate this unit, use the instructions (except for those relating to multiple discs) in this section. To operate the CD player or changer, the ignition must be in ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II). Comfort and Convenience Features PWR/VOL KNOB REPEAT INDICATOR AM/FM BUTTON TUNE/SEEK BAR RPT BUTTON PRESET BUTTONS CD/TAPE BUTTON CD Player Insert the disc into the CD slot. Push the disc in halfway, the drive will pull it in the rest of the way. Push the CD/TAPE button and the disc will start to play. You will see the track number being played in the display. You can also play 3-inch (8-cm) discs without using an adapter ring. In all cases, play only standard round discs. Odd-shaped CDs may jam in the drive or cause other problems. When the system reaches the end of the disc, it will return to the begin- ning and play that disc again. Main MenuTable of ContentsstPress the EJECT button to remove the disc from the player. If you eject the disc, but do not remove it from the slot, the system will automatically reload the disc after 15 seconds and put the CD player in pause mode. To begin playing the disc, press the CD button. CD Changer Using the instructions that came with the changer, load the desired CDs in the magazine, and load the magazine in the changer. Play only standard round discs. Odd-shaped CDs may jam in the drive or cause other problems. Press the CD/TAPE button. You will see "CD" in the display. The system will start to play the first track of the first disc. When that disc ends, the next disc in the magazine is loaded and played. After the last disc finishes, the system returns to disc 1. To select a different disc, press the appropriate preset button (1 — 6). If you select an empty slot in the magazine, the changer will, after finding that slot empty, try to load the CD in the next slot. This continues until it finds a CD to load and play. CD Player and Changer You can use the TUNE/SEEK bar to select tracks within a disc. If you press and release the TUNE/SEEK bar, the system will move to the beginning of a track. Press the side to move to the beginning side of the next track, and the to move to the beginning of the current track. If you press and hold the TUNE/ SEEK bar, you will hear a beep and the system will continue to move across tracks. Release the bar when you think it has reached the desired place on the disc.

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