2002 Honda Civic Coupe Owners Manual

Make all seat adjustments before you start driving.

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

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

To get into the rear seat from the passenger’s side in the DX model, pull up the seat-back adjustment lever. The seat-back will tilt forward. If more room is needed, use the seat adjustment bar to move the seat forward.

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Seat Adjustments

On all other models, push down the release lever at the base of the seat- back. The seat-back will tilt forward and the whole seat will slide forward.

OnHXmodelintheU.S.,andall Canadianmodels When you return the seat-back upright, the seat stays in the fully forward position. Use the seat adjustment bar and the seat-back adjustment lever to move the seat to the desired position. Make sure the seat is fully latched before sitting in it.

OnEXandLXmodelsintheU.S. As you return the seat-back upright, push the whole seat backward 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.

Seat Adjustments

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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 rear 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

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

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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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Closing a power window on someone’s hands or fingers can cause serious injury.

Make sure your passenger is away from the window before closing it.

The driver’s door armrest has a master power window control panel. To open the passenger’s window, push down on the appropriate switch and hold it 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.

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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 passenger’s window. With this switch off, the passenger’s window 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 window 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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62

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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.

This socket is intended to supply power for 12 volt DC accessories that are rated 120 watts or less (10
amps). The ignition switch must be in ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II).

It will not power an automotive type cigarette lighter element.

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Coat Hook, Interior Lights

Coat Hook

Ceiling Light

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 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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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.

Spotlights

Interior Lights

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

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).

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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.

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Interior Lights

Courtesy Lights

OnEXmodelintheU.S.,andSmodel inCanada 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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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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Operating the Radio Adjusting the Sound Audio System Lighting Digital Clock Operating the Optional Cassette

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Tape Search Functions Operating the Optional CD Player/Changer

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Tape Search Functions Operating the Optional CD Player/Changer

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Canadian LX, Si) Operating the Radio Adjusting the Sound Audio System Lighting Digital Clock Radio Frequencies Radio Reception Operating the CD Player Operating the CD Changer Protecting Compact Discs CD Player Error Indications CD Changer Error

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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.,andLXandSimodelsinCanada 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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When you select automatically switches to Fresh Air mode.

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When you select the system automatically switches to Fresh Air mode and turns on the A/C.

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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.

and Fresh Air mode.

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Heating and Cooling

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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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) when driving in stop-and-go

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:

1. 2. 3. 4.

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.

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Set the fan to the desired speed. 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).

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ToDefogandDefrost To remove fog from the inside of the windows:

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Set the fan to the desired speed. 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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Heating and Cooling

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. Set 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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Heating 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.

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Audio System

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 frequency changes 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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Audio System

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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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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 cannot 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 fromBAStoTREtoFADtoBAL, and then back to the selected audio mode, each time you press the TUNE knob.

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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.

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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 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

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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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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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REPEAT − The Repeat function 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 from 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. For best results when using CD-R discs, use only high quality discs labeled for audio use. When recording a CD-R, the recording must be closed in order for the disc to be used by CD players. CD-RW discs will not work in this unit. 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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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 RepeatfeaturebypressingtheRPT 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.

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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 RandomPlaybypressingtheRDM button again.

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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.

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 149
For information, See page

CD Changer Error Indications For information, See page

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AM/FM/Cassette Stereo Audio System ForHXandLXmodelsintheU.S. 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.

The cassette system features Dolby 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

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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.

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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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 frequency changes upward or downward from the current frequency.

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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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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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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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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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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 cannot 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 fromBAStoTREtoFADtoBAL, and then back to the selected audio mode, each time you press the TUNE knob.

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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.

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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 usually shows the time when the ignition switch is in ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II). It shows the operation mode of the radio, cassette player, or optional CD changer when you operate them, then goes back to the time display after five seconds.

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You can set the time only when the clock is displayed.

Adjust the hours by pressing and holding the CLOCK button, then