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and electrical components in the interior.


OnDXandHXmodelsintheU.S.,and DXmodelinCanada The lidless beverage holder is located at the front of the center console.


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Beverage Holders, Console Compartment, Coin Box


Console Compartment


Coin Box


LEVER


Pull


Push


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


CONSOLE COMPARTMENT


OnLXandEXmodelsintheU.S.,and LXandSimodelsinCanada To open the console compartment, pull the left lever and lift the lid.


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


To close, lower the lid and push it down until it latches.


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Center Pocket, Accessory Power Socket, Vanity Mirror


Center Pocket


Accessory Power Socket


Vanity Mirror


OnLXandEXmodelsintheU.S.,and LXandSimodelsinCanada The center pocket is located under the audio system. To open the lid, pull it down. Close it with a firm push.


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To use the accessory power socket, pull up the cover.


To use a vanity mirror on the back of the sun visors, 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


Ceiling Light


DOOR ACTIVATED


ON


OFF


Coat Hook, Interior Lights


DOOR ACTIVATED


OFF


ON


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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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.


Spotlights


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


).


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.


OnLXmodels 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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Courtesy Light


Interior Lights


OnEXmodelintheU.S.,andSi modelinCanada 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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The heating and air conditioning systems in your Honda provide a comfortable driving environment in all weather conditions.



The standard audio system has many features. This section de- scribes those features and how to use them. (If you selected an optional audio system, refer to the operating instructions that came with it.)


StandardforHX,LXandEXmodelsin theU.S.,andLXandSimodelsin Canada Your Honda has an anti-theft audio system that requires a code number to enable it.



Air conditioning is standard on LX andEXmodelsintheU.S.,andLX and Si models in Canada. It is optional on other models.


and Canadian LX, Si)


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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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Indications


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Operating the Cassette


Player


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Tape Search Functions Caring for the Cassette


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Player


Theft Protection Cruise Control


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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 the 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.


RECIRCULATION BUTTON


AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) BUTTON


MODE CONTROL DIAL


TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAL


FAN CONTROL DIAL


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.


REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER BUTTON


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 78


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Heating and Cooling


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.


When you select automatically switches to Fresh Air mode.


, the system


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


or


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Heating and Cooling


Vent Controls


CENTER VENTS


TABS


SIDE VENT


Open


Close


You can adjust the direction of the air coming from the dashboard vents by moving the tab in the center of each vent up-and-down and side-to- side.


The vents in the corners of the dashboard can be opened and closed with the dials 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.


Heating and Cooling


RECIRCULATION BUTTON


AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) BUTTON


MODE CONTROL DIAL


TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAL


FAN CONTROL DIAL


REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER BUTTON


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


1.


2. 3.


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


RECIRCULATION BUTTON AIR CONDITIONING


(A/C) BUTTON


MODE CONTROL DIAL


TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAL


FAN CONTROL DIAL


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


REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER BUTTON


) when driving in stop-and-go


Air conditioning places an extra load on the engine. Watch the engine coolant temperature gauge (see page 71
traffic or climbing a long, steep hill. If it moves near the red zone, turn off the A/C until the gauge reads normally.


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.


2.


3. 4.


5.


If the interior is very warm from being parked in the sun, you can cool it down more rapidly by setting up the controls this way:


1. 2.


3. 4.


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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ToHeat To warm the interior:


1. 2.


3. 4.


Start the engine. Select When you select system automatically switches to Fresh Air mode. Set the fan to the desired speed. Adjust the warmth of the air with the temperature control dial.


, the


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.


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).


Heating and Cooling


ToDefogandDefrost To remove fog from the inside of the windows:


1. 2.


3.


4.


, the


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.


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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:


MODE CONTROL DIAL


1. 2.


3.


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.


, the


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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TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAL


REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER BUTTON


AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) BUTTON


FAN CONTROL DIAL


RECIRCULATION BUTTON


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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 ForDXmodelintheU.S.andCanada 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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STEREO INDICATOR


A.SEL BUTTON


AM/FM BUTTON


SCAN INDICATOR


SCAN BUTTON


PWR/VOL KNOB


SEEK BAR


TUNE KNOB


PRESET BUTTONS


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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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.


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



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.



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:


1.


2.


3.


4.


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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STEREO INDICATOR


A.SEL BUTTON


AM/FM BUTTON


SCAN INDICATOR


SCAN BUTTON


PWR/VOL KNOB


SEEK BAR


TUNE KNOB


PRESET BUTTONS


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.


Audio System


AM/FM BUTTON


A.SEL BUTTON


A.SEL INDICATOR


SCAN BUTTON


PWR/VOL KNOB


SEEK BAR


TUNE KNOB


PRESET BUTTONS


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 from BAS to TRE to FAD to BAL, and then back to the selected audio mode, each time you press the TUNE knob.


LEVEL NUMBER INDICATOR



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.



These two


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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TUNE KNOB


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.


). The audio system


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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.


Audio System


CLOCK BUTTON


M BUTTON


H BUTTON


R BUTTON


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 R (Preset 6) button. If the displayed time is after the half hour, the clock is set forward to the beginning of the next hour.


For example:


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


If your car’s battery is disconnected or goes dead, the time setting will be lost. To set the time again, follow the setting procedure.


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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.




Dolby noise reduction manufactured under


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.



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. The indi- cator will light in the display. 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.


Noise reduction remains off until you turn it on by pressing the button again.


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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.



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.



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,


Audio System


CD/TAPE BUTTON


PLAY/PROG BUTTON


RPT BUTTON


AM/FM BUTTON


REW BUTTON


FF BUTTON


PWR/VOL KNOB


NR BUTTON


SKIP BAR


NOISE REDUCTION INDICATOR


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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CD/TAPE BUTTON


PLAY/PROG BUTTON


RPT BUTTON


AM/FM BUTTON


REW BUTTON


FF BUTTON


PWR/VOL KNOB


NR BUTTON


SKIP BAR


RPT INDICATOR


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.


for information on


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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.


Audio System


CD/TAPE BUTTON


RDM INDICATOR


RDM BUTTON


AM/FM BUTTON


RPT INDICATOR


RPT BUTTON


PWR/VOL KNOB


DISC



BUTTON


SEEK/SKIP BAR


DISC



BUTTON


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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 the 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.





(Preset 6) or DISC


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.



When you activate the


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.



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 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 142


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For information, see page


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AM/FM/CD Audio System StandardforHX,LXandEXmodelsin theU.S.,andLXandSimodelsin Canada 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 anti-theft feature will disable the system if it is disconnected from the car’s battery. To get the system working again, you must enter a code number (see page


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STEREO INDICATOR


AM/FM BUTTON


SCAN INDICATOR


A.SEL BUTTON SCAN BUTTON


PWR/VOL KNOB


PRESET BUTTONS


TUNE KNOB


SEEK BAR


Operating the Radio The ignition switch must be in ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) to operate the audio system. Turn the system on by pushing the PWR/ VOL knob. Adjust the volume by turning the same 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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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.


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



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.



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:


1.


2.


3.


4.


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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AM/FM BUTTON


STEREO INDICATOR


SCAN INDICATOR


A.SEL BUTTON SCAN BUTTON


PWR/VOL KNOB


SEEK BAR


PRESET BUTTONS


TUNE KNOB


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 flash 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.


AM/FM BUTTON


A.SEL INDICATOR


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A.SEL BUTTON SCAN BUTTON


PWR/VOL KNOB


SEEK BAR


PRESET BUTTONS


TUNE KNOB


If you do not like the stations Auto Select has stored, you can store other frequencies in the preset buttons. Use the TUNE, SEEK, or SCAN function to find the desired frequencies, then store them in the selected preset buttons as described previously.


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. Each mode is shown in the display as it changes.


LEVEL NUMBER INDICATOR


TUNE KNOB


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.



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 displayed number shows you the current setting. When the adjustment level reaches the center, you will see ‘‘


’’.



These two


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 displayed number shows you the current setting. When the adjustment level reaches the center, you will see ‘‘


’’.


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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 display of your 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, CD player, or optional CD changer/cassette player when you operate them, and goes back to the time display after five seconds.


Audio System


CLOCK (SCAN/RPT) BUTTON


H BUTTON


M BUTTON R BUTTON


If an error occurs while operating the CD player or optional CD changer, the display will show the error code and will not switch to the time display until the error is corrected (see pages and


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).


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


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


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


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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 (SCAN/RPT) button, then pressing the R (Preset 6) button. If the displayed time is after the half hour, the clock is set forward to the beginning of the next hour. For example:


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


Radio Frequencies Your Honda’s radio can receive the complete AM and FM bands. Those bands cover these frequen- cies:


AM band: 530 to 1,710 kilohertz FM band: 87.7 to 107.9 megahertz


Radio stations on the AM band are assigned frequencies at least ten kilohertz apart (530, 540, 550). Stations on the FM band are assigned frequencies at least 0.2
megahertz apart (87.9, 88.1, 88.3).


Stations must use these exact frequencies. It is fairly common for stations to round-off the frequency in their advertising, so your radio could display a frequency of 100.9 even though the announcer may identify the station as ‘‘FM101.’’


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Radio Reception How well your Honda’s radio receives stations is dependent on many factors, such as the distance from the station’s transmitter, nearby large objects, and atmos- pheric conditions.


A radio station’s signal gets weaker as you get farther away from its transmitter. If you are listening to an AM station, you will notice the sound volume becoming weaker, and the station drifting in and out. If you are listening to an FM station, you will see the stereo indicator flickering off and on as the signal weakens. Eventually, the stereo indicator will go off and the sound will fade completely as you get out of range of the station’s signal.


Driving very near the transmitter of a station that is broadcasting on a frequency close to the frequency of the station you are listening to can also affect your radio’s reception. You may temporarily hear both stations, or hear only the station you are close to.


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Electrical interference from passing vehicles and stationary sources can cause temporary reception problems.


AsrequiredbytheFCC: Changesormodificationsnotexpressly approvedbythepartyresponsiblefor compliancecouldvoidtheuser’s authoritytooperatetheequipment.


Radio signals, especially on the FM band, are deflected by large objects such as buildings and hills. Your radio then receives both the direct signal from the station’s transmitter, and the deflected signal. This causes the sound to distort or flutter. This is a main cause of poor radio reception in city driving.


Radio reception can be affected by atmospheric conditions such as thunderstorms, high humidity, and even sunspots. You may be able to receive a distant radio station one day and not receive it the next day because of a change in conditions.


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Operating the CD Player You operate the CD player with the same controls used for the radio.


With the ignition switch in ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II), insert the disc into the CD slot. Push the disc in halfway, the drive will pull it in the rest of the way and begin to play. The number of the track that is playing is shown in the display.


You can also play 3-inch (8-cm) discs without using an adapter ring. Play only standard round discs. Odd- shaped CDs may jam in the drive or cause other problems.


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.


CD/TAPE BUTTON


RPT INDICATOR


AM/FM BUTTON


CD SLOT


RDM BUTTON


Audio System


EJECT BUTTON


PWR/VOL KNOB


RDM INDICATOR


SEEK/SKIP BAR


RPT BUTTON


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When the system reaches the end of the disc, it will return to the begin- ning and play the disc again.


You can use the SEEK/SKIP bar while a disc is playing to select passages and change tracks.


To move rapidly within a track, press and hold the SEEK/SKIP bar. Press the side to move forward. You will see CUE in the display. Press the


side to move backward. You


will see REW displayed. Release the bar when the system reaches the point you want.


Each time you press and release the


side of the SEEK/SKIP bar,


the system skips forward to the beginning of the next track. Press the side to skip backward to the beginning of the current track. Press it again to skip to the beginning of the previous track.


You can switch to the radio while a CD is playing by pressing the AM/ FM button. Press the CD button to return to playing the CD. The CD will begin playing where it left off.


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


Press the eject button to remove the disc from the drive.


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.


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REPEAT To activate the Repeat feature, press and release the RPT button. You will see RPT in the display. The system continuously replays the current track. Press the RPT button again to turn it off.



RANDOM PLAY This feature, when activated, plays the tracks on the 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. This continues until you deactivate Random Play by pressing the RDM button again.


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Operating the CD Changer (Optional) 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 this CD changer with the same controls used for the in-dash CD player.


Load the desired CDs in the magazine and load the magazine in the changer according to the instructions that came with the unit. Play only standard round discs. Odd- shaped CDs may jam in the drive or cause other problems.


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 select the CD changer, press the CD button. The disc and track numbers will be displayed.





(Preset 6) or DISC


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.



If you load a CD in the in-dash player while the changer is playing a CD, the system will stop the changer and begin playing the in-dash CD. To select the changer again, press the CD button. Play will begin where it left off. Use the CD button to switch between the player and the changer.


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If you eject the disc in the in-dash CD while it is playing, the system will automatically switch to the CD changer and begin play where it left off. If there are no CDs in the changer, the display will flash. You will have to select another mode (AM or FM) with the button.


When you switch back to CD mode, the system selects the same unit (in- dash or changer) that was playing when you switched out of CD mode.


To use the SKIP, REPEAT, and RANDOM functions, refer to the in- dash player operating instructions.


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Protecting Compact Discs


Handle a CD by its edges; never touch either surface. Do not place stabilizer rings or labels on the CD. These, along with contamination from fingerprints, liquids, and felt-tip pens, can cause the CD to not play properly, or possibly jam in the drive.


When a CD is not being played, store it in its case to protect it from dust and other contamination. To prevent warpage, keep CDs out of direct sunlight and extreme heat.


To clean a disc, use a clean soft cloth. Wipe across the disc from the center to the outside edge.


A new CD may be rough on the inner and outer edges. The small plastic pieces causing this roughness can flake off and fall on the re- cording surface of the disc, causing skipping or other problems. Remove these pieces by rubbing the inner and outer edges with the side of a pencil or pen.


Never try to insert foreign objects in the CD player or the magazine.


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CD Player Error Indications If you see an error indication in the display while operating the CD player, find the cause in the chart to the right. If you cannot clear the error indication, take the car to your Honda dealer.


Audio System


Indication


Cause


Solution


FOCUS Error

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