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dealer.

Always take the ignition key with you whenever you leave the vehicle alone.

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Immobilizer System, Ignition Switch

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Ignition Switch

If the front wheels are turned, the anti-theft lock may make it difficult to turn the key. Firmly turn the steering wheel to the left or right as you turn the key.

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You can

ACCESSORY (I) operate the audio system and the accessory power sockets in this position.

The ignition switch has four positions: LOCK (0), ACCESSORY (I), ON (II), and START (III).

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You can insert or

LOCK (0) remove the key only in this position. To turn the key, push it in slightly. If your vehicle has an automatic transmission, the shift lever must also be in park.

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This is the normal key

ON (II) position when driving. Several of the indicators on the instrument panel come on as a test when you turn the ignition switch from the ACCESSORY (I) to the ON (II) position.

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Use this position

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

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You will hear a reminder beeper if you leave the key in the ignition switch in the LOCK (0) or the ACCESSORY (I) position and open the driver’s door. Remove the key to turn off the beeper.

If your vehicle has an automatic transmission, the shift lever must be in Park before you can remove the key from the ignition switch.

Removing the key from the ignition switch while driving locks the steering. This can cause you to lose control of the vehicle.

Remove the key from the ignition switch only when parked.

Door Locks

LOCK

LOCK TAB

UNLOCK

RED MARK

Each door has a lock tab next to the inside door handle. Pull out the tab to lock the door, and push it in to unlock.

When the door is unlocked, the red mark on the lock tab is shown.

Ignition Switch, Door Locks

OnDXmodelexceptCanadianDX-G To lock the passenger’s door when getting out of the vehicle, pull out the lock tab and close the door. To lock the driver’s door, pull and hold the outside door handle then pull out the lock tab. Release the handle, then close the door.

Each door can be locked or unlocked with the ignition key.

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The lock tab on the passenger’s door locks and unlocks only that door. Pushing in the driver’s door lock tab only unlocks the driver’s door. To unlock only the driver’s door from the outside, turn the key and release it. If you turn it again, both doors unlock.

To lock the passenger’s door when getting out of the vehicle, pull out the lock tab and close the door. To lock the driver’s door, remove the key from the ignition switch and pull out the lock tab or push the top of the master switch, then close the door.

LockoutPrevention If you forget and leave the key in the ignition switch, lockout prevention will not allow you to lock the driver’s door. With either door open and the key in the ignition switch, locking with master door lock switch is disabled. If the driver’s door is closed, the lock tab on the driver’s door is not disabled. Pulling the driver’s lock tab rearward will lock both doors. If you try to lock an open driver’s door by pulling the lock tab rearward, the driver’s door lock tab pops out and unlocks the driver’s door.

Door Locks

Power Door Locks

MASTER DOOR LOCK SWITCH

OnLX,EX,EX-LandSimodelsinthe U.S.,andDX-G,LX,EX,EX-LandSi modelsinCanada To lock the doors, push the top of the master door lock switch on either door, pull out the lock tab on the driver’s door, or use the key in the outside lock on the driver’s door.

Pushing the bottom of either master door lock switch unlocks both doors.

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Auto Door Locking/Unlocking OnLX,EX,EX-LandSimodelsinthe U.S.,andDX-G,LX,EX,EX-LandSi modelsinCanada Your vehicle has customizable settings for the doors to automatically lock and unlock. There are default settings for each of these features. You can turn off or change the settings for these features as described on the following pages.

When you customize the setting, make sure your vehicle is parked safely, the engine is off, and apply the parking brake. Make all settings before you start driving.

Door Locks

Auto Door Locking The auto door locking feature has three possible settings:

ToturnofftheAutoDoorLock modes:

The auto door locking is deactivated all the time.

The doors lock whenever you move the shift lever out of the Park (P) position (A/T vehicles).

The doors lock when the vehicle speed reaches 9 mph (15 km/h). This is the default setting.

1.

Make sure the shift lever is in the Park (P) position (A/T vehicles).

2.

Turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, and open the driver’s door.

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Door Locks

3.

Push and hold the front of the master door lock switch on the driver’s door until you hear a click (after about 5 seconds).

ToprogramtheParkLockmode: Locksbothdoorswhentheshiftleveris movedoutofthePark(P)position(A/T vehiclesonly).

4.

Release the switch, and within 5
seconds, turn the ignition switch to the LOCK (0) position.

3.

Push and hold the front of the master door lock switch on the driver’s door. You will hear a click. Keep holding the switch until you hear another click (after about 5
seconds).

4.

Release the switch, and within 5
seconds, turn the ignition switch to the LOCK (0) position.

1.

Make sure the shift lever is in the Park (P) position.

2.

Turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, and make sure to close the driver’s door.

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4.

Push and hold the front of the master door lock switch on the driver’s door. You will hear a click. Keep holding the switch until you hear another click (after about 5
seconds).

5.

Release the switch, and within 5
seconds, turn the ignition switch to the ACCESSORY (I) position. move the shift OnA/Tvehicles, lever to the Park (P) position.

6.

Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK (0) position.

ToprogramtheDriveLockmode: Locksbothdoorswhenthevehicle’s speedreachesabout9mph(15km/h).

1.

Make sure the shift lever is in the Park (P) position (A/T vehicles).

2.

3.

Turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, and make sure to close the driver’s door.

OnA/Tvehicles, brake pedal, and move the shift lever out of the Park (P) position.

push and hold the

Door Locks

Auto Door Unlocking The auto door unlocking feature has five possible settings:

The auto door unlocking is deactivated all the time.

the driver’s door OnA/Tvehicles, unlocks when you move the shift lever to the Park (P) position. This is the default setting.

Both doors unlock when you move the shift lever to the Park (P) position (A/T vehicles).

The driver’s door unlocks whenever you turn the ignition switch to the ACCESSORY (I) position. This is the default setting on M/T vehicles.

Both doors unlock whenever you turn the ignition switch to the ACCESSORY (I) position.

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Door Locks

ToturnofftheAutoDoorUnlock modes:

1.

Make sure the shift lever is in the Park (P) position (A/T vehicles).

2.

Turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, and open the driver’s door.

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3.

Push and hold the rear of the master door lock switch on the driver’s door. You will hear a click, and after about 5 seconds, you will hear another click.

4.

Release the switch, and within 5
seconds, turn the ignition switch to the LOCK (0) position.

ToprogramtheParkUnlockmode: Unlocksthedriver’sdoororbothdoors whentheshiftleverismovedintothe Park(P)position(A/Tvehiclesonly).

1.

Make sure the shift lever is in the Park (P) position.

2.

Turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, and make sure to close the driver’s door.

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Push and hold the rear of the master door lock switch on the driver’s door. You will hear a click. Continue to hold the switch:

Until you hear another click (after about 5 seconds) to activate driver’sdoorunlock feature,

Or, until you hear two more clicks (after about 10 seconds) to activate feature

bothdoorsunlock

4.

Release the switch, and within 5
seconds, turn the ignition switch to the LOCK (0) position.

ToprogramtheIgnitionSwitch Unlockmode: Unlocksthedriver’sdoororbothdoors whentheignitionswitchismovedoutof theON(II)position.

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4.

1.

Make sure the shift lever is in the Park (P) position (A/T vehicles).

2.

Turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, and make sure to close the driver’s door.

Door Locks

OnA/Tvehicles, brake pedal, then move the shift lever out of the Park (P) position.

push and hold the

Push and hold the rear of the master door lock switch on the driver’s door. You will hear a click. Continue to hold the switch:

Until you hear another click (after about 5 seconds) to activate feature.

driver’sdoorunlock

Or, until you hear two more clicks (after about 10 seconds) to activate feature

bothdoorsunlock

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Door Locks, Remote Transmitter

5.

Release the switch, and within 5
seconds, turn the ignition switch to the ACCESSORY (I) position. move the shift OnA/Tvehicles, lever to the Park (P) position.

6.

Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK (0) position.

Even though your vehicle’s battery is removed or goes dead, the system keeps the auto door lock/unlock setting which you selected.

Remote Transmitter

U.S.: LX Canada: DX-G

LED

UNLOCK BUTTON

PANIC BUTTON

U.S.: EX, EX-L, Si Canada: LX, EX, EX-L, Si

LOCK BUTTON

LED

UNLOCK BUTTON

PANIC BUTTON

LOCK BUTTON

TRUNK RELEASE BUTTON

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Press this button once to

U.S.:LX,EX,EX-L,Si Canada:DX-G,LX,EX,EX-L,Si LOCK lock both doors. Some exterior lights will flash once. When you push LOCK twice within 5 seconds, you will hear a beep to verify that the doors are locked and that the security system (if equipped) has set. You cannot lock the doors if either door is not fully closed or the key is in the ignition switch.

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Press this button once

UNLOCK to unlock the driver’s door. Push it twice to unlock the passenger’s door. Some exterior lights will flash twice each time you push the button.

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The ceiling light and the door activated spotlights (if equipped) come on when you press the UNLOCK button if the lights are in the door activated position. If you do not open either door within 30
seconds, the light(s) will fade out. If you relock the doors with the remote transmitter before 30 seconds have elapsed, the light(s) will go off immediately.

If you do not open either door within 30 seconds, the doors automatically relock, and the security system (if equipped) sets. You cannot unlock it if the key is in the ignition switch.

EX,EX-L,SiandCanadianLXmodels TRUNK RELEASE Press this button for about 1 second to open the trunk. You cannot open the trunk if the key is in the ignition switch.

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Press and hold this

PANIC button for about 2 seconds to attract attention: the horn will sound and the exterior lights will flash for about 30 seconds. To cancel panic mode, press any other button on the remote transmitter, or turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position.

Remote Transmitter

RemoteTransmitterCare

Avoid dropping or throwing the transmitter.

Protect the transmitter from extreme temperature.

Do not immerse the transmitter in any liquid.

If you lose a transmitter, the replacement needs to be reprogrammed by your dealer.

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Remote Transmitter

Replacing the Transmitter Battery If it takes several pushes on the button to lock or unlock the doors, replace the battery as soon as possible.

Battery type: CR1616

To replace the battery: 1.

Remove the screw at the base of the transmitter with a small Phillips-head screwdriver.

NOTE: Be careful when removing this screw as the head of the screw can strip out.

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BATTERY

SCREW

Model with trunk release is shown.

2.

Separate the transmitter by prying its middle seam with your fingernail.

TAB

3.

Inside the transmitter, separate the inner cover from the keypad by releasing the two tabs on the cover.

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Remote Transmitter

4.

Remove the old battery from the back of the inner cover, and insert a new battery into the back of the cover with the

side facing down.

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An improperly disposed of battery can be harmful to the environment and human health. Always confirm local regulations for battery disposal.

5.

Install the parts in reverse order.

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Changesormodificationsnotexpressly approvedbythepartyresponsiblefor compliancecouldvoidtheuser’s authoritytooperatetheequipment.

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

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Trunk

Pull

U.S. DX and LX, Canadian DX and DX-G

Keep the trunk lid closed at all times while driving to avoid damaging the lid, and to prevent exhaust gas from Carbon getting into the interior. See Monoxide Hazard 50
on page

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.

OnEX,EX-L,Siand CanadianLXmodels Press and hold the trunk release button on the remote transmitter.

OnU.S.DXandLXmodels,and CanadianDXandDX-Gmodels 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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Trunk

Emergency Trunk Opener

OnEX,EX-L,SiandCanadianLX Even if the trunk release lever is locked with the master key, you can open the trunk with the remote transmitter.

As a safety feature, your vehicle 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.

Parents should decide if their children should be shown how to use this feature. For more information about child safety, see page

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MASTER KEY

To protect items in the trunk when you need to give the key to someone else:

1.

Lock the trunk release handle with the master key.

2.

Give the person the valet key.

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Seats

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Front Seat Adjustments Seepages forimportantsafety informationandwarningsabouthowto properlypositiontheseatsandseat- backs.

Make all seat adjustments before you start driving.

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To adjust the seat forward or 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 seat-back angle, pull up on the lever on the outside of the seat bottom.

Once a seat is adjusted correctly, rock it back and forth to make sure it is locked in position.

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Driver’s Seat Height Adjustment

Armrest

Rear Seat Access

Seats

The height of your driver’s seat is adjustable. To raise the seat bottom, repeatedly pull up the lever on the outside of the seat cushion. To lower the seat, push the lever down repeatedly.

Make all seat adjustments before you start driving.

OnallmodelsexceptDX To use the console lid as an armrest, slide it to one of its three positions.

SEAT-BACK ADJUSTMENT LEVER

Driver’sSide To get into the rear seat on the driver’s side, open the door and pull up on the seat-back adjustment lever. The seat-back will tilt forward to allow easier entry to the rear seat.

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ExceptU.S.DX When you push down the release lever or pull up the adjustment lever, the seat will also move forward. After a passenger gets into the back seat, push the seat-back to the upright position, and push the seat backwards until it latches. Make sure the seat is fully latched before sitting in it.

Seats

Passenger’sSide

RELEASE LEVER

To get into the rear seat on the passenger’s side, push downward on the release lever at the base of the seat-back or pull up on the seat-back adjustment lever. The seat-back will tilt forward to allow easier entry to the rear seat.

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Head Restraints Seepage forimportantsafety informationandawarningabout improperlypositioningheadrestraints.

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Your vehicle is equipped with head restraints in all seating positions to help protect you and your passengers from whiplash and other injuries.

They are most effective when you adjust them so the center of the back of the occupant’s head rests against the center of the restraint.

Seats

FRONT

RELEASE BUTTON

LEGS

SEAT-BACK

AdjustingtheHeadRestraint The head restraints adjust for height. You need both hands to adjust a 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.

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RemovingtheHeadRestraint To remove a head restraint 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.

Failure to reinstall the head restraints can result in severe injury during a crash.

Always replace the head restraints before driving.

When reinstalling a head restraint, put the legs back in place. Then adjust it to the appropriate height while pressing the release button.

Make sure the head restraint locks in position when you reinstall it.

Seats

Rear Center Position

LEG

SEAT-BACK

RELEASE BUTTON

When a passenger is seated in the rear center seating position, the center head restraint should be adjusted up or down, to match the passenger’s height.

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ActiveHeadRestraints

against whiplash and injuries to the neck and upper spine.

For a head restraint system to work properly:

Seats

After a collision, the activated restraint should return to its normal position.

Do not hang any items on the head restraints, or from the restraint legs.

If the restraints do not return to their normal position, or in the event of a severe collision, have the vehicle inspected by a Honda dealer.

Do not place any object between an occupant and the seat-back.

Install each restraint in its proper location.

Only use genuine Honda replacement head restraints.

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The driver’s and front passenger’s seats have active head restraints. If the vehicle is struck severely from the rear, the occupant properly secured with the seat belt will be pushed against the seat-back and the head restraint will automatically move forward.

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Seats

Folding Rear Seat

GUIDE

The back of the rear seat folds down to give you direct access to the trunk. The seat-back can be released from inside the trunk.

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

OnallmodelsexceptDXandU.S.LX The left and right halves can be folded separately.

Remove any items from the seat before you fold down the seat-back.

RELEASE

To release the seat-back, pull the release under the trunk panel. Push the seat-back down, then let go of the release. For 60/40 split rear fold-down seat models, a release is located on each side of the trunk.

For full rear fold-down seat models, the release is located on the driver’s side of the trunk.

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Make sure that the folded seat-back does not press against the front passenger’s seat, as this could cause the weight sensors to work improperly.

If the rear head restraints get caught on the front seat backs and you cannot fold down the rear seat-back fully, you can remove the head restraints (see page Make sure the removed head restraints are securely stored.

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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 rear shoulder belts are positioned in front of the rear seat- back, and the center shoulder belt is re-positioned in the guide whenever the seat-back is in its upright position. Be sure there are no twists in any shoulder belt.

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

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 197

Carrying Cargo

on page

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

Carbon Monoxide Hazard 50

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Power Windows

DRIVER’S WINDOW SWITCH

MAIN SWITCH

Ifequipped Turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position to raise or lower either window. To open a window, push the switch down and hold it. Release the switch when you want the window to stop. Pull back on the switch and hold it to close the window.

The windows operate for up to 10
minutes after you turn off the ignition switch. Opening either door cancels this function.

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

Make sure your passengers are away from the windows before closing them.

The driver’s armrest has a master power window control panel. To open the passenger’s window, push down on the switch and hold it down until the window reaches the desired position. To close the window, pull back on the window switch. Release the switch when the window gets to the position you want.

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AUTO To open the driver’s window fully, push the window switch firmly down, then release it. The window automatically goes down all the way. To stop the window from going all the way down, pull back on the window switch briefly.

To close the driver’s window fully, pull back the window switch firmly, then release it. The window automatically goes all the way up. To stop the window from going all the way up, push down on the window switch briefly.

To open or close the driver’s window partially, push down or pull back on the window switch lightly and hold it. The window will stop when you release the switch.

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When you push the MAIN switch in, the switch is OFF, and the passenger’s window cannot be raised or lowered. To cancel this feature, push on the switch again to get it to pop out. Keep the MAIN switch off when you have children in the vehicle so they do not injure themselves by operating the window unintentionally.

Power Windows

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AUTO REVERSE If the driver’s window runs into any obstacle while it is closing automatically, it will reverse direction, and then stop. To close the window, remove the obstacle, then use the window switch again.

If your vehicle’s battery is disconnected or goes dead, or the driver’s window fuse is removed, the AUTO function could be disabled. If the power window system needs to be reset after reconnecting the battery or installing the fuse, do this:

Auto reverse stops sensing when the window is almost closed. You should always check that all passengers and objects are away from the window before closing it.

1.

2.

Only on the driver’s window, NOTE: the auto reverse function is disabled when you continuously pull up the switch.

Start the engine. Push down and hold the driver’s window switch until the window is fully open.

Pull and hold the driver’s window switch to close the window completely, then hold the switch for about 2 seconds.

If the power windows do not operate properly after resetting, have your vehicle checked by your dealer.

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Moonroof

MOONROOF SWITCH

Open

Close

Tilt

Ifequipped The moonroof can be tilted up in the back for ventilation, or it can be slid back into the roof. Use the switch on the front ceiling to operate the moonroof. You must turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position to operate the moonroof.

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To tilt up the moonroof, push on the center of the moonroof switch. To stop the moonroof from tilting up fully, push the switch briefly.

To open the moonroof, pull back on the switch and hold it. Release the switch when the moonroof reaches the desired position. To close the moonroof, push the switch forward and hold it. Release the switch to stop the operation.

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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To open the moonroof

AUTO fully, pull back the moonroof switch firmly, then release it. The moonroof automatically opens all the way. To stop the moonroof from opening, push the switch briefly.

To close the moonroof fully, firmly push the moonroof switch forward, then release it. The moonroof automatically closes all the way. To stop the moonroof from closing, push the switch briefly.

To open or close the moonroof partially, lightly pull the switch back or push it forward and hold it. The moonroof will stop when you release the switch.

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AUTO REVERSE moonroof runs into any obstacle while it is closing automatically, it will reverse direction and then stop. To close the moonroof, remove the obstacle, then use the moonroof switch again.

Auto reverse stops sensing when the moonroof is almost closed. You should always check that all passengers and objects are away from the moonroof before closing it.

The moonroof has a key-off delay. You can open and close the moonroof for up to 10 minutes after you turn off the ignition switch. The key-off delay cancels as soon as you open either door.

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.

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Mirrors

TAB

Adjusting the Power Mirrors

SELECTOR SWITCH

3.

4.

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 the adjustment switch off to keep your settings.

ADJUSTMENT SWITCH

Ifequipped 1.

Turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position.

2.

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

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.

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Power Mirror Heaters

Parking Brake

REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER/ HEATED MIRRORS BUTTON

PARKING BRAKE LEVER

EX-LmodelintheU.S. LX,EX,EX-LandSimodelsinCanada The outside mirrors are heated to remove fog and frost. With the ignition switch in the ON (II) position, turn on the heaters by pressing the rear window defogger button. The indicator in the button comes on as a reminder. Press the button again to turn the heaters and the defogger off.

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 indicator on the instrument panel should go out when the parking brake is fully released (see page

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Mirrors, Parking Brake

Driving the vehicle with the parking brake applied can damage the rear brakes and axles. A beeper will sound if the vehicle is driven with the parking brake on.

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Interior Convenience Items

COAT HOOK

BEVERAGE HOLDER

CONSOLE COMPARTMENT ＊

SIDE POCKET

SUN VISOR

VANITY MIRROR

ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET

GLOVE BOX

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ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET ＊

SEAT-BACK POCKET

BEVERAGE HOLDER

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CENTER POCKET

AUXILIARY INPUT JACK ＊

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Interior Convenience Items

Console Compartment

Glove Box

LEVER

CONSOLE COMPARTMENT

Ifequipped To open the console compartment, pull up on the lever, and lift the lid.

Open the glove box by pulling the handle to the left. Close it with a firm push.

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

Beverage Holders Be careful when you are using the beverage holders. A spilled liquid that is very hot can scald you or your passengers. Spilled liquids can damage the upholstery, carpeting, and electrical components in the interior.

Open the front beverage holder by sliding the lid.

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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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Coat Hook

Accessory Power Sockets

FRONT

COAT HOOK

To use a coat hook, pull it down. Close it with a firm push.

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

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

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

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CONSOLE COMPARTMENT

Make sure to put the socket cover back in place to prevent any small foreign objects getting into the socket.

Vanity Mirror

Interior Convenience Items

EX, EX-L and Si

OnEX,EX-LandSimodels Another accessory power socket is in the center console compartment.

None of the sockets will power an automotive type cigarette lighter element. When both sockets are being used, the combined power rating of the accessories should be 120 watts or less (10 amps).

To use the vanity mirror on the back of the sun visor, pull up the cover.

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Interior Convenience Items

Sun Visor

Make sure you put the sun visor back in place when you are getting into or out of the vehicle.

SUN VISOR

To use the sun visor, pull it down. When using the sun visor for the side window, remove the support rod from the clip, and swing it out.

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After both doors are closed tightly, the light dims slightly, then fades out in about 30 seconds.

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 30 seconds.

If you leave either door open without the key in the ignition switch, the ceiling light goes off after 3 minutes.

Interior Lights

Spotlights

On models without moonroof

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

Ceiling Light

DOOR ACTIVATED

ON

OFF

The ceiling light has a three-position switch; ON, Door Activated, and OFF. In the Door Activated (center) position, the light comes on when you:

Open either door.

Unlock the doors with the key or the remote transmitter.

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Interior Lights

Onmodelswithmoonroof The spotlights have a two-position switch. In the DOOR position, the lights come on when you open either door. In the OFF position, the lights do not come on.

COURTESY LIGHT

OFF POSITION

Courtesy Light Onmodelswithmoonroof The courtesy light between the spotlights comes on when you turn the parking lights on. To adjust its brightness, push the instrument panel brightness control buttons under the driver’s side vent with the ignition switch in the ON (II) position.

DOOR ACTIVATED

SPOTLIGHT

The spotlights (with the switch in the DOOR position) also come on when you unlock the door with the key or the remote transmitter, and when you remove the key from the ignition switch.

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Features

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The heating and air conditioning systems in your vehicle provide a comfortable driving environment in all weather conditions. Air conditioning is optional on DX model.

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

Ifequipped Your vehicle has an anti-theft audio system that requires a code number to enable it.

U.S.LX,EX,EX-LandSimodels The security system helps to discourage vandalism and theft of your vehicle.

Navigation systems are optional on U.S. EX, EX-L and Si models only.

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Vents, Heating, and A/C Audio System Audio System (Models without

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navigation system)

Playing the AM/FM Radio Playing the XM Satellite

Radio (Optional)

................... Playing a Disc ............................ Disc Player Error Messages ... Optional Disc Changer Error ...............................

Messages

Audio System (Models with

navigation system) Voice Control System Playing the AM/FM Radio Playing the XM Satellite

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Radio

Playing a Disc Disc Player Error Messages Playing a PC Card PC card Error Messages AM/FM Radio Reception Protecting Your Discs Remote Audio Controls Auxiliary Input Jack Radio Theft Protection

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Setting the Clock Security System Cruise Control

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Vents, Heating, and A/C

MODE BUTTONS

FAN CONTROL DIAL

TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAL

MAX A/C BUTTON

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AIR CONDITIONING BUTTON

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REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER BUTTON/ HEATED MIRRORS

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RECIRCULATION BUTTON

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Fan Control Dial Turn this dial to increase or decrease the fan speed and airflow.

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

Recirculation Button When the recirculation indicator is on, air from the vehicle’s interior is sent throughout the system again. When the indicator is off, air is brought in from the outside of the vehicle (fresh air mode).

Air Conditioning (A/C) Button Ifequipped This button turns the air conditioning on and off. The indicator in the button is on when the A/C is on.

MAX A/C Button Ifequipped

The system automatically

turns on the A/C and switches to recirculation mode. Air flows from the center and side vents in the dashboard. Pressing the , A/C, or any of the mode buttons cancels MAX A/C.

The outside air intakes for the heating and cooling system are at the base of the windshield. Keep this area clear of leaves and other debris.

The system should be left 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 driving through dusty or smoky conditions, then return to fresh air mode.

Vents, Heating, and A/C

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

).

On some models, this button also operates the heated outside mirrors (see page

105

).

Mode Control Use the mode control buttons to select the vents air flows from. Some air will flow from the dashboard corner vents in all modes.

Air flows from the center and corner vents in the dashboard.

Airflow is divided between the vents in the dashboard and the floor vents.

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Air flows from the floor

vents.

When you select , the system automatically switches to fresh air mode. If you switch the mode from