HOOD Onmodelswithoutsideairbags
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Instruments and Controls
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
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Gauges
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Speedometer Tachometer 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
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Keys and Locks
Emergency Trunk Opener
Seat Adjustments
Front Seat Adjustments Driver’s Seat Height
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Adjustment
Adjusting the Power Mirrors
Rear Seat Access Head Restraints
Armrest Folding Rear Seat Power Windows Moonroof Mirrors
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Parking Brake Glove Box Beverage Holders Console Compartment Coin Box Center Pocket Accessory Power Socket Vanity Mirror Coat Hook Interior Lights Ceiling Light Spotlights Courtesy Light
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Control Locations
MOONROOF (P. 98)
MIRROR CONTROLS (P. 99)
HEATING/COOLING CONTROLS (P. 110)
POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH (P. 84)
CRUISE CONTROL MASTER SWITCH (P. 151)
POWER WINDOW SWITCHES (P. 96)
AUDIO SYSTEM (P. 118, 130) DIGITAL CLOCK (P.123,135)
A/T model is shown.
FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE (P. 157) TRUNK RELEASE (P. 88)
HOOD RELEASE HANDLE (P. 158)
CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS (P. 152)
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U.S.: HX, LX, EX, Canada: LX, Si
Indicator Lights
CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR (P. 66)
SEAT BELT REMINDER LIGHT (P. 64)
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 65)
HIGH BEAM INDICATOR (P. 66)
CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 64, 273)
LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR (P. 64, 272)
PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 65) TRUNK-OPEN INDICATOR (P. 66)
MAINTENANCE REQUIRED INDICATOR (P. 67) LOW FUEL INDICATOR (P. 66) IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 67)
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (P. 274)
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 64)
SHIFT LEVER POSITION INDICATOR (P. 174)
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PASSENGER AIRBAG CUTOFF INDICATOR (P. 64)
The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Differences for the Canadian models are noted in the text.
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Shift Lever Position Indicator for the HX is shown on page 179 .
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Indicator Lights
Canada: DX
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 64)
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 67)
LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR (P. 64, 272)
CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 64, 273)
TRUNK-OPEN INDICATOR (P. 66) PASSENGER AIRBAG CUTOFF INDICATOR (P. 64) DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS INDICATOR (P. 65)
WASHER LEVEL INDICATOR (P. 66)
LOW FUEL INDICATOR (P. 66)
PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 65)
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (P. 274)
HIGH BEAM INDICATOR (P. 66)
SEAT BELT REMINDER LIGHT (P. 64)
MAINTENANCE REQUIRED INDICATOR (P. 67)
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Indicator Lights
U.S.: DX
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 64)
TRUNK-OPEN INDICATOR (P. 66)
PASSENGER AIRBAG CUTOFF INDICATOR (P. 64)
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 67)
LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR (P. 64, 272)
CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 64, 273)
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (P. 274)
HIGH BEAM INDICATOR (P. 66)
LOW FUEL INDICATOR (P. 66)
PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 65)
SEAT BELT REMINDER LIGHT (P. 64)
MAINTENANCE REQUIRED INDICATOR (P. 67)
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Indicator Lights
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.
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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
52
Passenger Airbag Cutoff 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
53
Charging System Indicator
If this light comes on when the engine is running, the battery is not being charged. For complete information, see page
273
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
272
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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
275
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Indicator
OnlyonmodelsequippedwithABS(see
page )184
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
theABS.Ifthishappens,takethe
cartoyourdealertohaveitchecked.
With the light on, your car still has
normal braking ability but no anti-
lock. For complete information, see
page
186
Indicator Lights
‘‘Daytime Running Lights’’ Indicator
Canadianmodelsonly This indicator lights when you turn the ignition switch to ON (II) with the headlight switch off and the parking brake set. It should go off if youturnontheheadlightsorrelease the parking brake. If it comes on at any other time, it means there is a problem with the DRL. There may also be a problem with the high beam headlights.
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Indicator Lights
High Beam Indicator
Trunk-open Indicator
This light comes on with the high
beam headlights. See page
for
73
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
74
).
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
213
).
Malfunction Indicator
Lamp
274
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 signaling.
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WhenyouturnontheHazard Warning switch, both turn signal lights blink. All turn signals on the outside of the car should flash.
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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
81
).
This indicator also blinks several times when you turn the ignition switch from ON (II) to ACCESSORY (I) or LOCK (0).
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
198
194
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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 to ON (II).
Indicator Lights
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 to 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
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.
2.
3.
Press and hold the Select/Reset knob in the instrument panel, then turn the ignition switch ON (II).
Hold the knob until the indicator resets (approximately ten seconds).
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U.S.: HX, LX, EX, Canada: LX, Si
TACHOMETER
SPEEDOMETER
TEMPERATURE GAUGE
FUEL GAUGE
The U.S. instrument panel is shown. 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).
ODOMETER/TRIP METER
SELECT/RESET KNOB
Canadianmodels This shows your speed in kilometers per hour (km/h). The smaller inner numbers are the speed in miles per hour (mph).
Gauges
Tachometer OnHX,LXandEXmodelsintheU.S., andallmodelsinCanada 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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Gauges
Trip Meter This meter shows the number of miles (U.S.) or kilometers (Canada) driven since you last reset it.
There are two trip meters: Trip A and Trip B. Switch between these displays and the odometer by pressing the Select/Reset knob 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 knob until the number resets to ‘‘0.0’’.
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.
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TEMPERATURE GAUGE
TACHOMETER
SPEEDOMETER
FUEL GAUGE
ODOMETER/TRIP METER
SELECT/RESET KNOB
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).
Avoid driving with an extremely low f uel level. Running out of f uel could cause the engine to misf ire, damaging the catalytic converter.
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TEMPERATURE GAUGE
FUEL GAUGE SPEEDOMETER
ODOMETER/TRIP METER
SELECT/RESET KNOB
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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Controls Near the Steering Wheel
Thetwoleversonthesteering 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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HEADLIGHTS/ TURN SIGNALS (P.73/75)
MOONROOF (P.98)
HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS (P.78)
WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS (P.76/77)
CRUISE CONTROL MASTER SWITCH (P.151)
MIRROR CONTROLS (P.99)
HORN *
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER (P.78)
TILT ADJUSTMENT (P.79)
CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS (P.152)
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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.
’’ position turns
The rotating switch on the left lever controls the lights. Turning this switch to the ‘‘ on the parking lights, taillights, instrument panel lights, side-marker lights, and rear license plate lights. Turning the switch to the ‘‘ ’’ position turns on the headlights.
To change 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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Controls Near the Steering Wheel
Instrument Panel Brightness
SELECT/RESET KNOB
DX models
KNOB
All models except DX
Turn the knob on the left side of the instrument panel to adjust the brightness of the instrument panel lights.
Turn the Select/Reset knob on the right side of the instrument panel to adjust the brightness of the instrument panel lights.
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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Controls Near the Steering Wheel
To reduce glare at night, the instru- ment panel illumination dims when you turn the light switch to or
. Turning the Select/Reset
knob fully to the right will return the instrument panel to the brightness adjusted with the headlight switch off and a tone will sound.
Turn the Select/Reset knob to adjust the instrument panel brightness. There are six brightness levels. When you turn the knob, the odometer/trip meter display changes to circles that show you the current level. You will hear a tone when you reach the maximum or minimum brightness. The display returns to the odometer/trip meter values five seconds after you stop adjusting the knob.
The instrument panel dims when the parking lights or headlights are turned on. Adjust the brightness to the desired level with the headlight switch off, and also with the headlight switch on. Both settings will remain at those levels until you change them.
Turn Signals
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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Controls Near the Steering Wheel
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 OnDX,HX,andLXmodelsintheU.S.
In intermittent, the wipers operate every few seconds. In low speed and high speed, the wipers run continu- ously.
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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Controls Near the Steering Wheel
Windshield Washers
INT TIME RING
OnEXmodelintheU.S.,andSimodel inCanada In intermittent, you can vary how often the wipers sweep the windshield by turning the INT TIME ring on the right lever. In low speed and high speed, the wipers run continuously.
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.
Controls Near the Steering Wheel
3.
Push the lever up to lock the steering wheel in that position.
4.
Make sure you have securely locked the steering wheel in place by trying to move it up and down.
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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Keys and Locks
Keys
KEY NUMBER PLATE
MASTER KEYS (Black)
VALET KEY (Gray)
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
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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
88
.)
Youshouldhavereceivedakey 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.
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.
Donotdropthekeysorsetheavy 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.
RemoteTransmitter
Some models also come with two
remote transmitters; see page
85
an explanation of their operation.
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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.
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.
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The Immobilizer System 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.
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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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Ignition Switch
−
You can insert or
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.
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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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.
ACCESSORY (I) you can operate the audio system and the accessory power socket.
In this position,
−
−
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.
−
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
81
).
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.
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Door Locks
Unlock
Lock
Each door has a lock tab on the top. Push the tab down to lock the door and pull it up to unlock.
The front doors can be locked and unlocked from the outside with the key.
To lock any 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 and hold the outside door handle then push the lock tab down. Release the handle, then close the door.
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Power Door Locks
Unlock
Lock
MASTER DOOR LOCK SWITCH
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 and close the door.
Both 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 passenger’s door, use the master door lock switch or the lock tab on that door.
Remote Transmitter
LED
LOCK BUTTON
UNLOCK BUTTON
PANIC BUTTON
StandardonEXmodelintheU.S.,and LXandSimodelsinCanada 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
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 and the parking lights, side marker lights, and taillights flash twice. The passenger’s door unlocks when you push the button a second time.
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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 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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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.
ReplacingtheBattery
Open
Close
When the remote transmitter’s battery begins to get weak, it may take several pushes on the button to lock or unlock the doors, and the LED will get dim. Replace the battery as soon as possible.
Battery type: CR2025
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Reinstall the cushion ring. Align the mark on the cover with the mark on the transmitter,
▽ ◎
then set the cover in place and turn it clockwise.
ROUND COVER
CUSHION RING
BATTERY
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.
side
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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.
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Keys and Locks
As required by the FCC: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with Industry Canada Standard RSS-210. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
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Trunk
TRUNK RELEASE HANDLE
MASTER KEY
You can open the trunk in two ways:
Pull the trunk release handle to the left of the driver’s seat.
Use the master key to open the trunk lock. The valet key does not work in this lock.
To close the trunk, press down on the trunk lid.
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Keys and Locks
Emergency Trunk Opener
Parents should decide if their children should be shown how to use this feature.
For more information about child safety, see page
25
MASTER KEY
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.
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 See pages for important safety 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 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 into the new position.
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Driver’s Seat Height Adjustment
Rear Seat Access
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.
OnLXandEXmodelsintheU.S.,and LXandSimodelsinCanada To adjust the height of the driver’s seat, turn the dial on the outside of the seat bottom.
RELEASE LEVER
SEAT-BACK ADJUSTMENT LEVER
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 U.S. 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
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.
OnLXandEXmodelsintheU.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.
Head Restraints Seepage forimportantsafety informationandawarningabouthowto properlypositiontheheadrestraints.
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Your car is equipped with head restraints in the front seats and the outboard seating positions in the rear.
The head restraints help protect you and your passengers 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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Seat Adjustments, Armrest
FRONT
Armrest
To remove a front head restraint or a head restraint in one of the rear outboard seating positions for cleaning or repair, pull it up as far as it will go. Push the release button, then pull the restraint out of the seat- back.
REAR
RELEASE BUTTON
The head restraints in the front and rear outboard seating positions 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.
RELEASE BUTTON
LXandEXmodelsintheU.S.,andLX andSimodelsinCanada The lid of the console compartment can be used as an armrest.
Make sure the passenger’s hands or fingers are away from the armrest before pushing it down.
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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.
GUIDE
CENTER SHOULDER BELT
When storing cargo, you can move the rear center shoulder belt out of the way by removing the belt from the guide.
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.
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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.
Pull
Pull
RELEASE
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
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Carrying Cargo
on page
Never drive with the seat-back folded down and the trunk lid open. See on page
Carbon Monoxide Hazard
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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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DRIVER’S WINDOW SWITCH
MAIN SWITCH 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.
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.
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Power Windows
The MAIN switch controls power to the passengers’ windows. When you push in the MAIN switch, the passengers’ windows cannot be raised or lowered. The MAIN switch does not affect the driver’s window. To cancel this feature, push on the switch again to get it to pop out. Keep the MAIN switch pushed in when you have children in the car so they do not injure themselves by operating the windows unintentionally.
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.
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Moonroof
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.
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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Mirrors
AdjustingthePowerMirrors
SELECTOR SWITCH
ADJUSTMENT SWITCH
TAB
Keep the inside and outside mirrors clean and adjusted for best visibility. Be sure to adjust the mirrors before you start driving.
The inside mirror has day and night positions. The night position reduces glare from headlights behind you. Flip the tab on the bottom edge of the mirror to select the day or night position.
OnHX,LXandEXmodelsintheU.S., andLXandSimodelsinCanada Adjust the outside mirrors with the adjustment switch on the left side of the dashboard:
3.
4.
1.
Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
2.
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
Parking Brake
PARKING BRAKE LEVER LX, U.S. EX and Canadian Si models
PARKING BRAKE LEVER
DX and U.S. HX models
To apply the parking brake, pull the lever up fully. To release it, pull up slightly, push the button, and lower the lever. The parking brake light on the instrument panel should go out when the parking brake is fully released (see page
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).
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Mirrors, Parking Brake
Parking Brake
PARKING BRAKE LEVER LX, U.S. EX and Canadian Si models
PARKING BRAKE LEVER
DX and U.S. HX models
To apply the parking brake, pull the lever up fully. To release it, pull up slightly, push the button, and lower the lever. The parking brake light on the instrument panel should go out when the parking brake is fully released (see page
65
).
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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Glove Box
Driving the car with the parking brake applied can damage the rear brakes and axles.
Open the glove box by squeezing the handle. Close it with a firm push.
Parking Brake, Glove Box
An open glove box can cause serious injury to your passenger in a crash, even if the passenger is wearing the seat belt.
Always keep the glove box closed while driving.
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Beverage Holders
Push
OnLXandEXmodelsintheU.S.,and LXandSimodelsinCanada To open the beverage holder, push on the top. The beverage holder lid is spring-loaded and will swing open. To close it, push it down until it latches.
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,