2001 Honda Civic Coupe Owners Manual

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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.

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Use this position

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

The engine will not start if the Immobilizer System does not recognize the key’s coding (see page 80

).

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.

Keys and Locks

Door Locks

Each door has a lock tab on the top. Push the tab down to lock the door and pull it up to unlock.

To lock the passenger’s door when getting out of the car, push the lock tab down and close the door. To lock the driver’s door, pull the outside door handle and push the lock tab down. Release the handle, then close the door.

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Keys and Locks

Power Door Locks

The front doors can be locked and unlocked from the outside with the key.

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StandardonHX,LXandEXmodelsin theU.S.,andLXandSimodelsin 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.

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To lock the driver’s door when getting out of the car, pull the inside door handle and push down the master door lock switch or the lock tab.

All doors lock when you push down the lock tab on the driver’s door, 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 passen- gers’ doors, use the master door lock switch or the lock tab on each door.

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Remote Transmitter

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When you push the LOCK button a second time within 5 seconds after you have locked the doors, the horn will sound once to verify that the doors are locked.

When you push the UNLOCK button once, only the driver’s door unlocks. The remaining doors unlock when you push the button a second time. The parking lights, side marker lights, and taillights flash twice.

StandardonEXmodelintheU.S.,andSi modelinCanada OptionalonHXandLXmodelsinthe U.S.,andonLXinCanadamodel 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.

Keys and Locks

The ceiling light (if the ceiling light switch is in the center position) will come on when you press the UNLOCK button. If you do not open any of the doors, 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 any door is not fully closed or the key is in the ignition switch.

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Keys and Locks

PanicMode 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.

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ReplacingtheBattery

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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 ( ＋ facing up), then insert it in the transmitter.

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Reinstall the cushion ring. Align the mark on the cover with the mark on the transmitter,

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then set the cover in place and turn it clockwise.

TransmitterCare 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.

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.

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

Trunk

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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.

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

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See page 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 Monoxide Hazard on page

Carbon 54

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.

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Keys and Locks

Emergency Trunk Opener U.S.modelsonly

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

For more information about child safety, see page

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As a safety feature, your car has a release lever on the trunk latch so the trunk can be opened from the inside. To open the trunk, push the release lever to the left.

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Seat Adjustments

Front Seat Adjustments Seepages forimportantsafety informationandwarningsabouthowto properlypositionseatsandseat-backs.

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Make all seat adjustments before you start driving.

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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.

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.

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Driver’s Seat Height Adjustment

Driver’s Seat Armrest

Rear Seat Access

Seat Adjustments

OnEXmodelintheU.S.,andSimodel inCanada To adjust the height of the driver’s seat, turn the dial on the outside of the seat bottom.

OnEXmodelintheU.S.,andSimodel inCanada To use the driver’s seat armrest, pivot it down.

To get into the back seat on the driver’s side, pull up on the seat-back adjustment lever.

OnHX,EXandLXmodelsintheU.S., andSimodelinCanada To tilt the passenger’s seat-back out of the way, push down on the release lever at the base of the seat-back.

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Seat Adjustments

Push the passenger’s seat-back while pushing down on the release lever to tilt the seat-back out of the way. The entire seat will slide forward at the same time.

FrontPassenger’sSeatwithPosition Memory OnHXmodelintheU.S.,andall Canadianmodels Adjust the seat-back angle to the desired position with the adjustment lever on the outside of the seat bottom.

OnEXandLXmodelsintheU.S. To get into the back seat on the passenger’s side, push back on the release lever at the base of the seat- back. The seat-back will tilt forward and the entire seat will move forward to allow easier entry to the back seat. After you return the seat-back to the upright position, push the whole seat backwards until it latches. Make sure the seat is fully latched before sitting in it.

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Head Restraints Seepage forimportantsafety informationandawarningabouthowto properlypositiontheheadrestraints.

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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.

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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.

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.

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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. The seat-back can be released from inside the car or inside the trunk.

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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.

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

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Folding Rear Seat

Make sure all rear shoulder belts are positioned in front of the rear seat- back whenever the seat-back is in its upright position.

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

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To release the seat-back from inside the trunk, pull the release under the trunk panel. Push the seat-back down, then let go of the release.

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

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 171

Carrying Cargo

on page

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

Carbon Monoxide Hazard .54

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Power Windows

OnLXandEXmodelsintheU.S.,and LXandSimodelsinCanada Your car’s windows are electrically- powered. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II) to raise or lower any window.

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.

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OnLXandEXmodelsintheU.S.,and LXandSimodelsinCanada The driver’s door armrest has a master power window control panel. To open any of the passengers’ win- dows, push down on the appropriate switch and hold it down until the window reaches the desired position. To close the window, pull back on the window switch. Release the switch when the window gets to the position you want.

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.

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The master control panel also con- tains these extra features:

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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.

Power Windows

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.

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Moonroof

OnEXmodelintheU.S.,andSimodel inCanada Use the switches on the dashboard under the left vent to operate the moonroof. The ignition must be ON (II).

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If you try to open the moonroof in below-f reezing temperatures, or when it is covered with snow or ice, you can damage the moonroof panel or motor.

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 position, then release the switch. To close the moonroof, press and hold the

switch.

Opening or closing the moonroof on someone’s hands or fingers can cause serious injury.

Make sure all hands and fingers are clear of the moonroof before opening or closing it.

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Mirrors

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

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.

OnHX,LXandEXmodelsintheU.S., andLXandSimodelsinCanada Adjust the outside mirrors with the adjustment switch on the left side of the dashboard:

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Turn the ignition switch ON (II).

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

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

When you finish, move the selector switch to the center (off) position. This turns off the adjustment switch so you can’t move a mirror out of position by accidentally bumping the switch.

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Mirrors, Parking Brake

OnCanadianSimodel 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.

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Parking Brake

Driving the car with the parking brake applied can damage the rear brakes and axles.

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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.

Open the glove box by squeezing the handle. Close it with a firm push.

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Beverage Holder, Console Compartment

Beverage Holder

Console Compartment

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.

OnEXmodelinU.S. A beverage holder for rear seat passengers is in the back of the console. To use it, pivot the lid down.

OnEXmodelintheU.S.,andLXandSi modelsinCanada Squeeze the handle and slide the console compartment lid backward to access the compartment.

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Coin Box, Center Pocket, Accessory Power Socket

Coin Box

Center Pocket

Accessory Power Socket

The coin box is located under the air vent. To open the coin box, pull the bottom edge. Close it with a firm push.

OnEXmodelintheU.S.,andLXandSi modelsinCanada The center pocket is located under the audio system. To open the lid, pull it down. Close it with a firm push.

To use the accessory power socket, pull up the cover. The ignition switch must be in ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II).

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.

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Coat Hook, Cargo Hooks

Coat Hook

Cargo Hooks

Cargo Net

To use a coat hook, push on the lid. Close it with a firm push.

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

The hooks on the floor of the cargo area enable you to tie down items stored in the back. Make sure all stored items are secured before driving.

OnEXmodelsintheU.S. You can use the cargo net to secure items in the cargo area. To install the cargo net, hook the loops on the four corners of the net to the tabs at both sides of the tailgate sill.

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Ceiling Light

Interior Lights

The ceiling light (with the switch in the center position) comes on when you remove the key from the ignition switch. If you do not open a door, the light stays on, then fades out in about 10 seconds.

The ceiling light (with the switch in the center position) also comes on when you unlock the door with the key or the remote transmitter (see page

85

).

The ceiling light has a three-position switch. In the OFF position, the light does not come on. In the center position, the ceiling light comes on when you open any door. In the ON position, the ceiling light stays on continuously.

OnEXmodelintheU.S.,andSimodel inCanada Your car also has a front ceiling light between the sun visors.

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Interior Lights

Spotlights

Courtesy Lights

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OnEXmodelintheU.S.,andSimodel inCanada 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.

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

OnEXmodelintheU.S. Your car also has a courtesy light in the ignition switch. This light comes on when you open the driver’s door. It remains on for several seconds after the door is closed.

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The heating and air conditioning systems in your Honda provide a comfortable driving environment in all weather conditions.

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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.)

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Air conditioning is standard on LX

and EX models in the U.S., and LX model in Canada. It is optional on other models.

Comfort and Convenience Features

Audio System (DX)

Heating and Cooling

What Each Control Does How to Use the System To Turn Everything Off

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Heating 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.

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Air Conditioning (A/C) Button StandardforLXandEXmodelsinthe U.S.,andDXandLXmodelsinCanada Optionalforothermodels This button turns the air condi- tioning ON and OFF. The indicator in the button lights when the A/C is on.

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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).

Temperature Control Dial Turning this dial clockwise increases the temperature of the air flow.

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

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Mode 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.

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Heating and Cooling

Vent Controls

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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 underneath them.

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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.

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It 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.

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Ventilation The flow-through ventilation system draws in outside air, circulates it through the interior, then exhausts it through vents near the rear window.

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Turn the temperature control dial all the way to the left. Make sure the A/C is off. Select Set the fan to the desired speed.

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Heating and Cooling

ToCoolwithA/C 1.

Turn on the A/C by pressing the button. The light in the button comes on when a fan speed is selected. Make sure the temperature control dial is all the way to the left. Select If the outside air is humid, select Recirculation mode. If the outside air is dry, select Fresh Air mode. Set the fan to the desired speed.

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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:

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Start the engine. Turn on the A/C by pressing the button. Make sure the tempera- ture control dial is turned all the way to the left. Set the fan to maximum speed. Open the windows partially. Select

and Fresh Air mode.

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When the interior has cooled down to a more comfortable temperature, close the windows and set the controls as described for normal cooling.

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Air conditioning places an extra load on the engine. Watch the engine coolant temperature gauge (see page 68
traffic or climbing a long, steep hill. If it moves near the red zone, turn off the A/C until the gauge reads normally.

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ToHeat To warm the interior:

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and Fresh Air mode.

Start the engine. Select Set the fan to the desired speed. Adjust the warmth of the air with the temperature control dial.

ToHeatandDehumidifywithAir 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. 2. 3. 4.

Switch the fan on. Turn on the air conditioning. Select Adjust the temperature control dial so the mixture of heated and cooled air feels comfortable.

and Fresh Air mode.

This setting is suitable for all driving conditions whenever the outside temperature is above 32°F (0°C).

Heating and Cooling

ToDefogandDefrost To remove fog from the inside of the windows:

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Switch the fan on. Select When you select system automatically switches to Fresh Air mode and turns on the A/C. Adjust the temperature control dial so the air flow from the defroster vents feels warm. 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.

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To remove exterior frost or ice from the windshield and side windows after the car has been sitting out in cold weather:

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Start the engine. Select When you select system automatically switches to Fresh Air mode and turns on the A/C. Switch the fan and temperature controls to maximum.

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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.

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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.

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AM/FM Stereo Audio System ForDXmodel 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 (II) 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.

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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.

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You can use any of five methods to find radio stations on the selected band: TUNE, SEEK, SCAN, AUTO SELECT, and the Preset buttons.

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Use the TUNE knob to

TUNE tune the radio to a desired frequency. Turn the knob clockwise to tune to a higher frequency, or counterclockwise to tune to a lower frequency.

To change the frequency rapidly, press and hold the top or bottom of the SEEK bar. Release the bar when the display reaches the desired frequency. Depending on which part of the bar you press, the system scans upward or downward from the current frequency.

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The SEEK function

SEEK searches the band for a station with a strong signal. To activate it, press and release the top or bottom of the SEEK bar. Depending on which part 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.

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The SCAN function

SCAN samples all the stations with strong signals on the selected band. To activate it, press the SCAN button, then release it. The system will scan up the band for a station with a strong signal. When it finds one, it will stop and play that station for approximately five seconds. If you do nothing, the system will then scan for the next strong station and play that for five seconds. When it plays a station that you want to continue listening to, press the SCAN button again.

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− You can store the

Preset 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.

To store a frequency:

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3.

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

Use the TUNE, SEEK, or SCAN function to tune the radio to a desired station.

Pick the Preset button you want for that station. Press the button and hold it until you hear a beep.

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

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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.

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− If you are

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

To activate Auto Select, press the A. SEL button. A. SEL will appear in the display, and the system will go into scan mode for several seconds. It automatically scans both bands, looking for stations with strong signals. It stores the frequencies of six AM stations and twelve FM stations in the preset buttons. You can then use the preset buttons to select those stations.

If you are in a remote area, Auto Select may not find six strong AM stations or twelve strong FM stations. If this happens, you will see a ‘‘0’’ displayed when you press any preset button that does not have a station stored.

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With Auto Select on, you can manually store any frequencies in the preset buttons. If you do not like the stations found by Auto Select, you can use the TUNE, SEEK and SCAN functions to find other stations.

Auto Select does not erase the frequencies that you preset pre- viously. When you return home, turn off Auto Select by pressing the A. SEL button. The preset buttons will then select the frequencies you originally set.

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Adjusting the Sound Bass, Treble, Balance, and Fader are each adjustable. You select which of these you want to adjust by pressing the TUNE knob. The mode changes from BAS to TRE to FAD to BAL, and then back to the selected audio mode, each time you press the TUNE knob.

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Treble/Bass Use these modes to adjust the tone to your liking. Select TRE or BAS by pressing the TUNE knob. Adjust the desired mode by turning the TUNE knob. The level number on the display shows you the range.

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Balance/Fader 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 TUNE knob. Adjust the Balance or Fader to your liking by turning the TUNE knob. The level number on the display shows you the range.

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The system will automatically return the display to the selected audio mode about five seconds after you stop adjusting a mode with the TUNE knob.

Radio Frequencies and Reception For information, See page

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

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Digital Clock The audio system also displays the time. To set the time, the ignition switch must be in ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II), and you must wait about five seconds after performing any other operations with the system.

Adjust the hours by pressing and holding the CLOCK button, then pressing the H (Preset 4) button.

Adjust the minutes by pressing and holding the CLOCK button, then pressing the M (Preset 5) button.

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For example:

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

You can quickly set the time to the nearest hour. If the displayed time is before the half hour, the clock is set back to the previous hour by pressing and holding the CLOCK button, then pressing the RESET (Preset 6) button. If the displayed time is after the half hour, the clock is set forward to the beginning of the next hour.

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Operating the Optional Cassette Player The cassette system features Dolby B noise reduction, automatic sensing of chromium-dioxide (CrO ) tape, and autoreverse for continuous play.

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license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corpo- ration. ‘‘DOLBY’’ and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories

Licensing Corporation.

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Make sure the tape opening on the cassette is facing to the right, then insert the cassette most of the way into the slot. The system will pull it in the rest of the way, and begin to play.

When the system reaches the end of the tape, it will automatically reverse direction and play the other side. If you want to remove the cassette from the drive, press the EJECT button.

The tape direction indicator will light to show you which side of the cassette is playing. The indicates the side you inserted facing upward is now playing. If you want to play the other side, press the PROG button.

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If you turn the system off while a tape is playing, either with the PWR/ VOL knob or by turning off the ignition, the cassette will remain in the drive. When you turn the system back on, the tape will begin playing where it left off.

Dolby noise reduction turns on when you insert a cassette. If the tape was not recorded with Dolby noise reduction, turn it off by pressing the NR button.

To switch to the radio or optional CD changer while listening to a tape, press the AM/FM or CD/TAPE button. To change back to the cassette player, press the CD/TAPE button.

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Tape Search Functions With a cassette playing, you can use the FF, REW, SKIP, or REPEAT function to find a desired program.

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FF/REW Fast Forward and Re- wind move the tape rapidly. To re- wind the tape, push the REW button. You will see REW in the display. To fast forward the tape, push the FF button. You will see FF displayed. Press the PLAY button to take the system out of rewind or fast forward. If the system reaches the end of the tape while in fast forward or rewind, it automatically stops that function, reverses direction, and begins to play.

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SKIP The Skip Function allows you to find the beginning of a song or passage. To find the beginning of the song or passage currently playing, push the lower part of the SKIP bar. You will see REW flashing in the display as the tape rewinds. To find the beginning of the next song,

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push the upper part of the SKIP bar. You will see FF flashing in the display as the tape fast forwards. When the system finds the beginning of a song or passage, it goes back to PLAY mode.

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− The Repeat function

REPEAT continuously replays the current song or passage. Press the RPT button to activate it; you will see RPT displayed as a reminder. When the system reaches the end of the song or passage currently playing, it will automatically go into rewind. When it senses the beginning of the same song or passage, the system returns to PLAY mode. It will continue to repeat this same program until you deactivate REPEAT by pressing the button again.

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The SKIP and REPEAT functions use silent periods on the tape to find the end of a song or passage. These features may not work to your satisfaction if there is almost no gap between selections, a high noise level between selections, or a silent period in the middle of a selection.

Caring for Cassettes Damaged cassettes can jam inside the drive or cause other problems. See page cassette care and protection.

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Operating the Optional CD Player/Changer A trunk-mounted 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 changer or player, the ignition must be in ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) and the audio system must be on.

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CDPlayer 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.

Press 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.

CDChanger 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.

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Press the CD/TAPE button. You will see ‘‘CDC’’ 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.

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button. loads and plays the previous

To select a different disc, press the DISC (Preset 5) button. The next disc in the changer is loaded and played when you press the DISC DISC disc. 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.

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CDPlayerandChanger You can use the SEEK/SKIP bar to select tracks within a disc. If you press and release the SEEK/SKIP 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 push and hold the SEEK/ SKIP bar, 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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REPEAT When you activate the Repeat feature by pressing the RPT button, the system continuously replays the current track. You will see RPT in the display as a reminder. Press the RPT button again to turn it off.

To take the system out of CD mode, press the AM/FM button or insert a cassette in the player. If a tape is already in the cassette player, press the CD/TAPE button. When you return to CD mode, play will contin- ue at the same point that it left off.

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This feature,

RANDOM PLAY when activated, plays the tracks on a CD in random order, rather than in the order they are recorded on the CD. To activate Random Play, press the RDM button. You will see RDM in the display. The system will then select and play tracks randomly on the current disc. When all tracks on that disc have been played, the next disc is loaded and played randomly. This continues until you deactivate Random Play by pressing the RDM button again.

If you turn the system off while a CD is playing, either with the PWR/VOL knob or the ignition switch, play will continue at the same point when you turn it back on.

Protecting Compact Discs For information on how to handle and protect compact discs, see page 152

CD Player Error Indications 153
For information, See page

CD Changer Error Indications