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Donotputanyaccessoriesonaseat Devices intended to improve belt. occupant comfort or reposition the shoulder part of a seat belt, severely compromise the protective capability of the seat belt and increase the chance of serious injury in a crash.

Twochildrenshouldneverusethe If they do, they could sameseatbelt. be very seriously injured in a crash.

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UsingaBoosterSeat

Protecting Children

A child may continue using a booster seat until the tops of the ears are even with the top of the seat-back. A child of this height should be tall enough to use the lap/shoulder belt without a booster.

WhenCanaLargerChildSitinFront The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Transport Canada recommend that all children ages 12 and under be properly restrained in a back seat.

If a child needs a booster seat, we recommend choosing a style that allows the child to use the lap/ shoulder belt directly, without a shield, as shown.

Whichever style you select, follow the booster seat maker’s instructions.

The back seat is the safest place for a child of any age or size.

In addition, the passenger’s front airbag poses serious risks to children. If the seat is too far forward, or the child’s head is thrown forward during a collision, or the child is unrestrained or out of position, an inflating front airbag can kill or seriously injure the child.

The side airbag also poses risks. If any part of a larger child’s body is in the path of a deploying airbag, the child could receive possibly serious injuries.

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Protecting Children

Of course, children vary widely. And while age may be one indicator of when a child can safely ride in the front, there are other important factors you should consider.

PhysicalSize Physically, a child must be large enough for the lap/shoulder belt to properly fit over the hips, chest, and shoulder (see pages ). If the seat belt does not fit properly, the child should not sit in the front.

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Maturity To safely ride in front, a child must be able to follow the rules, including sitting properly and wearing the seat belt properly throughout a ride.

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Supervise the child. Even mature children sometimes need to be reminded to fasten the seat belts or sit properly.

If you decide that a child can safely ride up front, be sure to:

Carefully read the owner’s manual and make sure you understand all seat belt instructions and all safety information.

Move the vehicle seat to the rear- most position.

Have the child sit up straight, back against the seat, and feet on or near the floor.

Check that the child’s seat belt is properly positioned and secured.

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Using Child Seats with Tethers

Protecting Children

Attach the tether strap hook to the tether anchorage point and tighten the strap according to the child seat maker’s instructions.

CCOOVVEERR

AANNCCHHOORRAAGGEE PPOOIINNTT Your car has three tether anchorage points under the rear window for securing a tether-style child seat to the car.

Since a tether can provide additional security, we recommend using a tether whenever one is required or available.

To use the anchorage point, pivot its cover up.

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Protecting Children

Using the Lower Anchorages

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Your car is equipped with lower anchorages at the outer rear seats. These anchorages are located between the seat-back and seat bottom and are only to be used with a child seat designed to attach to the lower anchorages.

The exact location of each anchor is marked with a small circle above the lower anchor point.

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To install a child seat designed to attach to the lower anchorages:

1.

2.

Move the seat belt buckle or center seat belt away from the anchorages.

Make sure there are no foreign objects around the anchorages. Foreign objects could get in the way of a secure connection between the child seat and the anchorage.

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Put the child seat in the rear left or right vehicle seat and attach the child seat to the lower anchorages according to the child seat maker’s instructions.

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Protecting Children

FFlleexxiibbllee ttyyppee Follow the child seat maker’s 4. instructions for any additional advice on adjusting or tightening the fit.

5.

6.

Attach the tether strap hook to the tether anchorage point and tighten the strap according to the child seat maker’s instructions.

Push and pull the child seat forward and from side to side to verify that it is secure enough to stay upright during normal driving maneuvers.

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Additional Information About Your Seat Belts

Lap/Shoulder Belt

This seat belt has a single belt that goes over your shoulder, across your chest and across your hips.

To fasten the belt, insert the latch plate into the buckle, then tug on the belt to make sure the buckle is latched.

Seat Belt System Components Your seat belt system includes lap/ shoulder belts in all five seating positions.

The seat belt system also includes a light on the

instrument panel to remind you and your passengers to fasten your belts. If the driver’s seat belt is not fastened before the ignition is turned ON (II), the light will come on and a beeper will also sound. The beeper will stop after a few seconds, but the light will stay on until the driver’s seat belt is fastened.

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To unlock the belt, push the red PRESS button on the buckle. Guide the belt across your body to the door pillar. After exiting the car, be sure the belt is out of the way and will not get closed in the door.

All seat belts have an emergency locking retractor. In normal driving, the retractor lets you move freely in your seat while it keeps some tension on the belt. During a collision or sudden stop, the retractor automatically locks the belt to help restrain your body.

The seat belts in all seating positions except the driver’s have an additional locking mechanism that must be activated to secure a child seat. (See pages for instructions on how to secure child seats with this type of seat belt.)

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If the shoulder part of the belt is pulled all the way out, the locking mechanism will activate. The belt will retract, but it will not allow the passenger to move freely.

To deactivate the locking mechanism, unlatch the buckle and let the seat belt fully retract. To refasten the belt, pull it out only as far as needed.

Additional Information About Your Seat Belts

Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners

If your airbags inflate, the tensioners immediately tighten the front seat belts to help hold the occupants in place. The belts will remain tight until you unbuckle them in the normal way.

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for instructions on how

See page to wear the lap/shoulder belt properly.

For added protection, the front seat belts are equipped with automatic seat belt tensioners. When activated, the tensioners immediately tighten the belts to help hold the driver and a front passenger in place.

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Additional Information About Your Seat Belts

The SRS indicator light will come on if there is a

problem with your automatic seat belt tensioners (see page

51

).

Seat Belt Maintenance For safety, you should check the condition of your seat belts regularly.

Pull each belt out fully and look for frays, cuts, burns, and wear. Check that the latches work smoothly and that the lap/shoulder belts retract easily. Any belt not in good condition or not working properly will not provide good protection and should be replaced as soon as possible.

Not checking or maintaining seat belts can result in serious injury or death if the seat belts do not work properly when needed.

Check your seat belts regularly and have any problem corrected as soon as possible.

U.S.Models Honda provides a lifetime warranty on seat belts. Honda will repair or replace any seat belt component that fails to function properly during normal use. Please see your WarrantyInformation details.

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Additional Information About Your Seat Belts

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If a seat belt is worn during a crash, you should have your dealer inspect the belt, and replace it if necessary. A belt that has been worn during a crash may not provide the same level of protection in a subsequent crash. The dealer should also inspect the anchors for damage and replace them if needed.

Automatic seat belt tensioners that deployed during a crash must be replaced.

For information on how to clean your seat belts, see page

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Additional Information About Your Airbags

How Your Front Airbags Work

A sophisticated electronic system that continually monitors and records information about the sensors, the control unit, the airbag activators, and driver and passenger seat belt use when the ignition is ON (II).

An indicator light on the instrument panel that alerts you to a possible problem with the system (see page

51

).

Emergency backup power in case your car’s electrical system is disconnected in a crash.

If you ever have a moderate to severe frontal collision, the sensors will detect the vehicle’s rapid deceleration. If the rate of deceleration is high enough, the control unit will instantly inflate the front airbags.

SRS Components Your Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) includes:

Two front airbags. The driver’s airbag is stored in the center of the steering wheel; the front passenger’s airbag is stored in the dashboard. Both are marked ‘‘SRS AIRBAG.’’

Automatic seat belt tensioners (see page

45

).

Sensors that can detect a moderate to severe frontal collision.

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During a frontal crash, your seat belts help restrain your lower body and torso. Your airbag provides a cushion to help restrain and protect your head and chest.

Since both airbags use the same sensors, both airbags normally inflate at the same time. However, it is possible for only one airbag to inflate.

This can occur when the severity of a collision is at the margin, or threshold, that determines whether or not the airbags will deploy. In such cases, the seat belt will provide sufficient protection, and the supplemental protection offered by the airbag would be minimal.

Additional Information About Your Airbags

After inflating, the front airbags immediately deflate, so they won’t interfere with the driver’s visibility, or the ability to steer or operate other controls.

The total time for inflation and deflation is approximately one-tenth of a second, so fast that most occupants are not aware that the airbags deployed until they see them lying in their laps.

After a crash, you may see what looks like smoke. This is actually powder from the airbag’s surface. Although the powder is not harmful, people with respiratory problems may experience some temporary discomfort. If this occurs, get out of the car as soon as it is safe to do so.

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Additional Information About Your Airbags

How Your Side Airbags Work Onlyonmodelsequippedwithside airbags.

U.S. Owners: For additional information on how your airbags work, see the booklet titled SRS:WhatYouNeedtoKnow that came with your AboutAirbags owner’s manual.

Canadian Owners: For additional information on how your airbags work, ask your dealer for a copy of the booklet titled SRS: WhatYouNeedtoKnowAboutAirbags.

Your car is equipped with side airbags for the driver and a front seat passenger. The airbags are stored in the outer edges of the front seat-backs, and both are marked ‘‘SIDE AIRBAG.’’

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If you ever have a moderate to severe side impact, the sensors will detect rapid deceleration and signal the control unit to instantly inflate either the driver’s or the passenger’s side airbag.

Only one airbag will deploy during a side impact. If the impact is on the passenger’s side, the passenger’s side airbag will deploy even if there is no passenger.

To get the best protection from the side airbags, front seat occupants should wear their seat belts and sit upright and well back in their seats.

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Additional Information About Your Airbags

How the SRS Indicator Light Works

The purpose of the SRS indicator light is to alert

you to a potential problem with your front airbags. On cars with side airbags, this light will also alert you to a potential problem with your automatic seat belt tensioners (page 45
passenger’s side airbag automatic cutoff system (page

); or your side airbags or

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When you turn the ignition ON (II), this indicator will light briefly then go out. This tells you that the system is working properly.

Ignoring the SRS indicator light can result in serious injury or death if the airbags, cutoff system, or tensioners do not work properly.

Have your vehicle checked by a dealer as soon as possible if the SRS light alerts you to a potential problem.

If the light comes on at any other time, or does not come on at all, you should have the system checked by your dealer. For example:

If the SRS indicator light does not come on after you turn the ignition ON (II).

If the light stays on after the engine starts.

If the light comes on or flashes on and off while you drive.

If you see any of these indications, your front or side airbags may not deploy, your passenger’s side airbag automatic cutoff system may not work properly, or your seat belt tensioners may not work when you need them. See your Honda dealer as soon as possible.

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Additional Information About Your Airbags

If a small-statured adult leans sideways, or larger adult slouches and leans sideways into the deployment path of the side airbag, the system may also shut off the side airbag.

If the side airbag indicator light comes on, you should have the passenger sit upright. Once the passenger is out of the deployment path of the side airbag, the system will turn the airbag back on and the light will go out.

A front seat passenger should not use a cushion or other object as a backrest. It may prevent the cutoff system from working properly.

When you turn the ignition ON (II), the indicator should light briefly and go out (see page ). If it doesn’t light, stays on, or comes on while driving without a passenger in the front seat, have the system checked.

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How The Side Airbag Indicator Light Works Onlyonmodelsequippedwithside airbags

This light alerts you that the passenger’s side airbag

has been automatically shut off.

To reduce the risk of injury from an inflating side airbag, your car has an automatic cutoff system for the passenger’s side airbag.

Although Honda does not encourage children to ride in the front, this system is designed to shut off the side airbag if a child leans sideways and the child’s head is in the side airbag deployment path.

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Airbag Service Your front and side airbag systems (if equipped) are virtually maintenance-free, and there are no parts you can safely service. However, you must have your car serviced if:

Any

Yourairbagseverinflate. airbag that has deployed must be replaced along with the seat belt tensioners, control unit and other related parts. Do not try to remove or replace any airbag by yourself. This must be done by a Honda dealer or a knowledgeable body shop.

TheSRSindicatorlightalertsyou Take your car to an toaproblem. authorized Honda dealer as soon as possible. If you ignore this indication, the airbags might not inflate when you need them.

Additional Information About Your Airbags

Improperly

Donotcoverorreplacefrontseat- backcoverswithoutconsultinga Hondadealer. replacing or covering front seat- back covers can prevent your side airbags from inflating during a collision.

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for further information

See page and precautions relating to your airbags.

Additional Safety Precautions

Donotattempttodeactivateyour airbags. seat belts provide the best protection.

Together, airbags and

Donottamperwithairbag componentsorwiringforany Tampering could cause reason. the airbags to deploy, possibly causing very serious injury.

If rain or spilled water

Donotexposethefrontseat-backs towater. soaks into a seat-back, it can prevent the side airbag system from working properly.

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Carbon Monoxide Hazard

Your car’s exhaust contains carbon monoxide gas. You should have no problem with carbon monoxide entering the car in normal driving if you maintain your car properly. Have the exhaust system inspected for leaks whenever:

The car is raised for an oil change. You notice a change in the sound of the exhaust. The car was in an accident that may have damaged the underside.

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Carbon monoxide gas is toxic. Breathing it can cause unconsciousness and even kill you.

Avoid any enclosed areas or activities that expose you to carbon monoxide.

High levels of carbon monoxide can collect rapidly in enclosed areas, such as a garage. Do not run the engine with the garage door closed. Even with the door open, run the engine only long enough to move the vehicle out of the garage.

With the trunk lid open, air flow can pull exhaust gas into your car’s interior and create a hazardous condition. If you must drive with the trunk lid open, open all the windows and set the heating and cooling system as shown below.

If you must sit in your parked car, even in an unconfined area, with the engine running, adjust the heating and cooling system as follows:

1. 2. 3. 4.

button. mode.

Push the Select the Turn the fan on high speed. Set the temperature control to a comfortable setting.

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These labels are in the locations shown. They warn you of potential hazards that could cause serious injury. Read these labels carefully.

If a label comes off or becomes hard to read, contact your Honda dealer for a replacement.

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Safety Labels

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This section gives information about the controls and displays that contribute to the daily operation of your Honda. All the essential controls are within easy reach.

Control Locations Indicator Lights Gauges

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Speedometer Tachometer

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Odometer Trip Meter Fuel Gauge Temperature Gauge

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Controls Near the Steering

Wheel

Headlights Daytime Running Lights Instrument Panel Brightness Turn Signals Windshield Wipers Windshield Washers Hazard Warning Rear Window Defogger Steering Wheel Adjustment

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Keys Immobilizer System Ignition Switch Door Locks Power Door Locks Remote Transmitter Trunk Emergency Trunk Opener

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Steering Wheel Controls

Cruise Control Keys and Locks

Instruments and Controls

Seat Adjustments

Front Seat Adjustments Driver’s Seat Height

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Adjustment

Adjusting the Power Mirrors

Driver’s Seat Armrest Rear Seat Access Head Restraints Folding Rear Seat Power Windows Moonroof Mirrors

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Parking Brake Glove Box Beverage Holder Console Compartment Coin Box Center Pocket Accessory Power Socket Coat Hook Cargo Hooks Cargo Net

Interior Lights Ceiling Light Spotlights Courtesy Lights

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Control Locations

MMOOOONNRROOOOFF ((PP.. 9988))

MMIIRRRROORR CCOONNTTRROOLLSS ((PP.. 9999))

HHEEAATTIINNGG//CCOOOOLLIINNGG CCOONNTTRROOLLSS ((PP.. 110088))

PPOOWWEERR DDOOOORR LLOOCCKK SSWWIITTCCHH ((PP.. 8844))

CCRRUUIISSEE CCOONNTTRROOLL ((PP.. 7766))

PPOOWWEERR WWIINNDDOOWW SSWWIITTCCHHEESS ((PP.. 9966))

AAUUDDIIOO SSYYSSTTEEMM ((PP.. 111166,, 112288,, 114400)) DDIIGGIITTAALL CCLLOOCCKK ((PP.. 111199,, 113311,, 114433))

FFUUEELL FFIILLLL DDOOOORR RREELLEEAASSEE ((PP.. 116633)) TTRRUUNNKK RREELLEEAASSEE ((PP.. 8888))

HHOOOODD RREELLEEAASSEE HHAANNDDLLEE ((PP.. 116644))

CCRRUUIISSEE CCOONNTTRROOLL ((PP.. 7777))

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U.S.: HX, LX, EX, Canada: LX, Si

SSUUPPPPLLEEMMEENNTTAALL RREESSTTRRAAIINNTT SSYYSSTTEEMM IINNDDIICCAATTOORR ((PP.. 6611)) AANNTTII--LLOOCCKK BBRRAAKKEE SSYYSSTTEEMM IINNDDIICCAATTOORR 11
＊＊ ((PP.. 6622))

SSEEAATT BBEELLTT RREEMMIINNDDEERR LLIIGGHHTT ((PP.. 6611))

TTRRUUNNKK--OOPPEENN IINNDDIICCAATTOORR ((PP.. 6633))

SSIIDDEE AAIIRRBBAAGG IINNDDIICCAATTOORR ((PP.. 6611))

IIMMMMOOBBIILLIIZZEERR SSYYSSTTEEMM IINNDDIICCAATTOORR ((PP.. 6644))

LLOOWW OOIILL PPRREESSSSUURREE IINNDDIICCAATTOORR ((PP.. 227788))

CCHHAARRGGIINNGG SSYYSSTTEEMM IINNDDIICCAATTOORR ((PP.. 227799))

MMAALLFFUUNNCCTTIIOONN IINNDDIICCAATTOORR LLAAMMPP ((PP.. 228800))

HHIIGGHH BBEEAAMM IINNDDIICCAATTOORR ((PP.. 6633))

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MMAAIINNTTEENNAANNCCEE RREEQQUUIIRREEDD IINNDDIICCAATTOORR ((PP.. 6644))

Indicator Lights

CCRRUUIISSEE CCOONNTTRROOLL IINNDDIICCAATTOORR ((PP.. 6633))

LLOOWW FFUUEELL IINNDDIICCAATTOORR ((PP.. 6633))

PPAARRKKIINNGG BBRRAAKKEE AANNDD BBRRAAKKEE SSYYSSTTEEMM IINNDDIICCAATTOORR ＊＊ ((PP.. 6622))

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Indicator Lights

DX

SSUUPPPPLLEEMMEENNTTAALL RREESSTTRRAAIINNTT SSYYSSTTEEMM IINNDDIICCAATTOORR ((PP.. 6611))

TTRRUUNNKK--OOPPEENN IINNDDIICCAATTOORR ((PP.. 6633))

SSEEAATT BBEELLTT RREEMMIINNDDEERR LLIIGGHHTT ((PP.. 6611))

SSIIDDEE AAIIRRBBAAGG IINNDDIICCAATTOORR ((PP.. 6611))

MMAAIINNTTEENNAANNCCEE RREEQQUUIIRREEDD IINNDDIICCAATTOORR ((PP.. 6644))

IIMMMMOOBBIILLIIZZEERR SSYYSSTTEEMM IINNDDIICCAATTOORR ((PP.. 6644))

LLOOWW OOIILL PPRREESSSSUURREE IINNDDIICCAATTOORR ((PP.. 227788))

CCHHAARRGGIINNGG SSYYSSTTEEMM IINNDDIICCAATTOORR ((PP.. 227799))

MMAALLFFUUNNCCTTIIOONN IINNDDIICCAATTOORR LLAAMMPP ((PP.. 228800))

HHIIGGHH BBEEAAMM IINNDDIICCAATTOORR ((PP.. 6633))

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The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Differences for the Canadian models are noted in the text.

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LLOOWW FFUUEELL IINNDDIICCAATTOORR ((PP.. 6633))

PPAARRKKIINNGG BBRRAAKKEE AANNDD BBRRAAKKEE SSYYSSTTEEMM IINNDDIICCAATTOORR ＊＊ ((PP.. 6622))

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The instrument panel has many indicators to give you important information about your car.

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.

Indicator Lights

Supplemental Restraint System Indicator

This indicator lights when you turn the ignition switch ON (II). If it comes on at any other time, it indicates a potential problem with your front airbags or automatic seat belt tensioners. On models equipped with side airbags, this light will also alert you to a potential problem with your side airbags or passenger’s side airbag automatic cutoff system. For complete information, see page .51

Side Airbag Indicator

Onlyonmodelsequippedwithside airbags This indicator lights when you turn the ignition switch ON (II). If it comes on at any other time, it indicates that the passenger’s side airbag has automatically shut off. For complete information, see page 52

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Indicator Lights

Charging System Indicator

If this light comes on when the engine is running, the battery is not being charged. For complete information, see page

279

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

278

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U.S.

Canada

Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator This light has two functions:

1.

2.

This indicator comes on when you turn the ignition switch ON (II). It is a reminder to check the parking brake. Driving with the parking brake not fully released can damage the brakes and tires.

If the indicator remains lit after you have fully released the parking brake while the engine is running, or if it comes on while driving, it can indicate a problem in the brake system. For complete information, see page

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U.S.

Canada

Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Indicator

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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

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Malfunction Indicator Lamp 280

See page

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 ). Replace the bulb as soon as possible, since other drivers cannot see that you are signalling.

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When you turn on the Hazard Warning switch, both turn signal lights blink. All turn signals on the outside of the car should flash.

Indicator Lights

High Beam Indicator

Trunk-open Indicator

This light comes on with the high beam headlights. See page for 70
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

71

).

Cruise Control Indicator

OnlyonmodelsequippedwithCruise ControlSystem This lights when you set the cruise control. See page on operating the cruise control.

for information

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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.

Washer Level Indicator

Canadianmodelsonly This light comes on when the washer fluid level is low. Add washer fluid when you see this light come on (see page

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Maintenance Required Indicator

This indicator reminds you that it is time to take your car in for scheduled maintenance. Refer to the Maintenance Schedules for Normal and Severe Driving Conditions on pages 204

198

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For the first 8,000 miles (12,800 km) after the Maintenance Required Indicator is reset, it will come on for two seconds when you turn the ignition switch ON (II).

Between 8,000 miles (12,800 km) and 10,000 miles (16,000 km) this indicator will light for two seconds when you first turn the ignition switch ON (II), and then flash for ten seconds.

If you exceed 10,000 miles (16,000
km) without having the scheduled maintenance performed, this indicator will remain on as a constant reminder.

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Indicator Lights

Immobilizer System Indicator

This indicator comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch ON (II). It will then go off if you have inserted a properly-coded ignition key. If it is not a properly- coded key, the indicator will blink and the engine will not start (see page

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This indicator also blinks several times when you turn the ignition switch from ON (II) to ACCESSORY (I) or LOCK (0).

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Your dealer will reset this indicator after completing the scheduled maintenance. If this maintenance is done by someone other than your Honda dealer, reset the indicator as follows.

1.

Turn off the engine.

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2.

Press and hold the select/reset button in the instrument panel, then turn the ignition switch ON (II).

3.

Hold the button until the indicator resets (approximately ten seconds).

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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).

CanadianModels This shows your speed in kilometers per hour (km/h). The smaller inner numbers are the speed in miles per hour (mph).

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Tachometer OnHX,LXandEXmodelsinU.S., andLXandSimodelsinCanada 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.

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.

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Trip Meter This meter shows the number of miles (U.S.) or kilometers (Canada) driven since you last reset it.

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There are two trip meters: Trip A and Trip B. Switch between these displays and the odometer by pressing the Select/Reset button repeatedly. Each trip meter works independently, so you can keep track of two different distances.

To reset a trip meter, display it, and then press and hold the Select/Reset button until the number resets to ‘‘0.0’’.

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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 needle returns to the bottom after you turn off the ignition. The gauge shows the fuel level reading immediately after you turn the ignition switch back ON (II).

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Gauges

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 zone. If it reaches the red (Hot) mark, pull safely to the side of the road. Turn to page for instructions and precautions on checking the engine’s cooling system.

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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 hazard warning lights switch is on the dashboard between the center air vents.

The controls under the left air vent are for the moonroof, mirrors and cruise control.

The tilt adjustment lever on the underside of the steering column allows you to tilt the steering wheel.

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To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.

Controls Near the Steering Wheel

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Controls 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 tone when you open the driver’s door.

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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.

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To change from low beams to high beams, push the turn signal lever forward until you hear a click. The blue high beam indicator will light (see page ). To return to low beams, pull the turn signal lever back.

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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.

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Daytime Running Lights Canadianmodelsonly 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.

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Instrument Panel Brightness

Turn the knob on the left side of the instrument panel to adjust the brightness of the instrument panel lights.

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Controls Near the Steering Wheel

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.

Windshield Wipers

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.

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This lever controls the windshield wipers and washers. It has five positions;

MIST: mist OFF: off INT: intermittent LO: low speed HI: high speed

To select a position, push the lever up or down.

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In intermittent, the wipers operate every few seconds. In low speed and high speed, the wipers run continu- ously.

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Windshield Washers

To operate the wipers in mist mode, push the control lever up from the OFF position. 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.

The wipers run at low speed while you’re pulling the lever, then complete one more sweep of the windshield after you release it.

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

Push the button between the center vents to turn on the hazard warning lights (four-way flashers). This causes all four outside turn signals and both 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 15 minutes. It also shuts off when you turn off the ignition. You have to turn it on again when you restart the car.

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Steering Wheel Adjustment Seepage forimportantsafety informationabouthowtoproperly positionthesteeringwheel.

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Make any steering wheel adjustment before you start driving.

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

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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.

To adjust the steering wheel upward or downward:

Adjust the steering wheel only when the car is stopped.

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.

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Steering Wheel Controls

Cruise Control OnHX,LXandEXmodelsintheU.S., andLXandSimodelsinCanada 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.

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UsingtheCruiseControl

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

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

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).

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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 cruise control. To resume the set speed, press the RESUME/accel button. 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.

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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.

Steering Wheel Controls

ChangingtheSetSpeed 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.

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

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

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Steering Wheel Controls

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.

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CancellingtheCruiseControl

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.

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

Tap the brake or clutch pedal.

Push the CANCEL button on the steering wheel.

Press the Cruise Control Master Switch.

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Steering Wheel Controls, Keys and Locks

When you push the CANCEL button, or tap the brake or clutch pedal, 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), then press the RESUME/accel button. The CRUISE CONTROL light comes on, and 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 Usingthe CruiseControl

Keys

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Your car comes with two master keys and a valet key. The master key fits all the locks on your car: (cid:127) Ignition (cid:127) Doors (cid:127) Trunk (cid:127) Trunk release handle (cid:127) Rear seat trunk access

The valet key works only in the ignition and the door locks. You can keep the trunk, trunk release handle and rear seat trunk access locked when you leave your car and the valet key at a parking facility. (See Trunk, page

89

.)

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.

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Keys and Locks

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

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

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

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

The keys do not contain batteries. Do not try to take them apart.

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RemoteTransmitter Some models also come with two remote transmitters; see page 85
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Immobilizer System The Immobilizer System protects your car from theft. A properly- coded master or valet key must be used in the ignition switch for the engine to start. If an improperly- coded key (or other device) is used, the engine’s fuel system is disabled.

When you turn the ignition switch to ON (II), the Immobilizer System indicator should come on for a few seconds, then go out. If the indicator starts to blink, it means the system does not recognize the coding of the key. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0), remove the key, reinsert it, and turn the switch to ON (II) again.

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This indicator will also blink several times when you turn the ignition switch from ON (II) to ACCESSORY (I) or LOCK (0).

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

If you have lost your key and you cannot start the engine, contact your Honda dealer.

The system may not recognize your key’s coding if another immobilizer key or other metal object is near the ignition switch when you insert the key. To make sure the system recognizes the key code:

Do not keep other immobilizer keys on the same key ring.

Use a plastic or leather key fob, not metal.

Keep other keys away from your car’s key and the ignition switch while trying to start the engine.

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

Keys and Locks

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

Changesormodificationsnotexpressly approvedbythepartyresponsiblefor compliancecouldvoidtheuser’s authoritytooperatetheequipment.

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

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Keys and Locks

Ignition Switch

The ignition switch is on the right side of the steering column. It has four positions: (cid:127) LOCK (0) (cid:127) ACCESSORY (I) (cid:127) ON (II) (cid:127) START (III)

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LOCK (0) 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.

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ACCESSORY (I) you can operate the audio system and the accessory power socket.

In this position,