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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.

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RemoteTransmitter Your car also comes with two remote transmitters; see page explanation of the 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.

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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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.

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.

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Ignition Switch

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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ACCESSORY (I) you can operate the audio system and the accessory power socket.

In this position,

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ON (II) This is the normal key position when driving. All features and accessories on the car are usable. Several of the lights on the instru- ment panel come on as a test when you turn the ignition switch from ACCESSORY to ON.

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Use this position

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

The engine will not start if the Immobilizer System does not recognize the key’s coding (see page 84

).

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

Keys and Locks

Power Door Locks

MASTER DOOR LOCK SWITCH

The master door lock switch allows control of all door locks from the driver’s door. Push the switch down to lock all doors, and up to unlock them.

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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, remove the key from the ignition switch, pull the outside door handle and push the lock tab down or push the master switch down. Release the handle, then close the door.

All doors lock when you push down the lock tab on the driver’s door, or lock the driver’s door from the outside with the key. Only the driver’s door unlocks when you use the key or the lock tab. To unlock the passen- gers’ doors, use the master door lock switch or the lock tab on each door.

Each door has a lock tab at the top of the door. When you push down the lock tab on the driver’s door, all doors lock. Pulling up the lock tab on the driver’s door only unlocks that door. The lock tab on each passenger’s door only locks and unlocks that door.

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

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

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

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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. You cannot lock or unlock the doors with the key in the ignition switch.

Remote Transmitter

LED

UNLOCK BUTTON

LOCK BUTTON

PANIC BUTTON

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, taillights, license plate lights, and the instrument panel lights flash once.

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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 ON (II).

Panic mode will not activate if the ignition switch is in the ON (II) position.

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ReplacingtheBattery

Open

Close

ROUND COVER

CUSHION RING

BATTERY

When the remote transmitter’s battery begins to get weak, it may take several pushes on the button to lock or unlock the doors, and the LED will get dim. Replace the battery as soon as possible.

Battery type: CR2025

To replace the battery, remove the round cover on the back of the trans- mitter by turning it counterclockwise with a coin.

Remove the old battery and note the polarity. Make sure the polarity of the new battery is the same ( ＋ facing up), then insert it in the transmitter.

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

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then set the cover in place and turn it clockwise.

TransmitterCare Avoid severe shock to the trans- mitter, such as dropping or throwing it. Also, protect it from extreme hot or cold temperatures.

Clean the transmitter case with a soft cloth. Do not use strong cleaners or solvents that could harm the case. Immersing the transmitter in any liquid will harm the trans- mitter and cause it to not function properly.

If you lose a transmitter, you will need to have the replacement programmed to your car’s system by your Honda dealer. Any other transmitters you have will also need to be reprogrammed.

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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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Childproof Door Locks

Trunk

Pull

LEVER

The childproof door locks are designed to prevent children seated in the rear from accidentally opening the rear doors. Each rear door has a lock lever near the edge. With the lever in the LOCK position, the door cannot be opened from the inside regardless of the position of the lock tab. To open the door, pull the lock tab up and use the outside door handle.

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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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See page for cargo loading and weight limit information. Keep the trunk lid closed at all times while driving to avoid damaging the lid, and to prevent exhaust gas from getting into the interior. See Monoxide Hazard on page

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Emergency Trunk Opener U.S.modelsonly

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

For more information about child safety, see page

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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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Seat Adjustments

Driver’s Seat Armrest

To use the driver’s seat armrest, pivot it down.

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Head Restraints Seepage forimportantsafety informationandawarningabouthowto properlypositiontheheadrestraints.

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The front head restraints help protect you and your passenger from whiplash and other injuries. They are most effective when you adjust them so the back of the occupant’s head rests against the center of the restraint. A taller person should adjust the restraint as high as possible.

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RELEASE BUTTON

The front head restraints adjust for height. You need both hands to adjust the restraint. Do not attempt to adjust it while driving. To raise it, pull upward. To lower the restraint, push the release button sideways and push the restraint down.

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DRIVER’S WINDOW SWITCH

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.

Power Windows

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.

MAIN SWITCH

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

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switch to ON (II).

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.

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

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

To open the driver’s window only partially, push the window switch down lightly and hold it. The window will stop as soon as you release the switch.

The AUTO function only works to lower the driver’s window. To raise the window, you must pull back on the window switch and hold it until the window reaches the desired position.

The light inside the AUTO switch comes on when you turn the ignition

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Adjusting the Power Mirrors

SELECTOR SWITCH

ADJUSTMENT SWITCH

Mirrors

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.

Adjust the outside mirrors with the adjustment switch on the left side of the dashboard:

1.

Turn the ignition switch ON (II).

2.

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

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 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

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

PARKING BRAKE LEVER 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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OnCanadianmodel 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

An open glove box can cause serious injury to your passenger in a crash, even if the passenger is wearing the seat belt.

Always keep the glove box closed while driving.

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

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Beverage Holder, Console Compartment

Push

Console Compartment

HANDLE

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, and electrical components in the interior.

Squeeze the handle and slide the console compartment lid backward to access the compartment.

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Coin Box, Center Pocket, Accessory Power Socket

Coin Box

Center Pocket

Accessory Power Socket

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

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.

This socket is intended to supply power for 12 volt DC accessories that are rated 120 watts or less (10
amps). To power an accessory, 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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Spotlights

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

The ceiling light (with the switch in the center position) also comes on when you unlock the door with the key, the lock tab on the driver’s door, the master door lock switch, or the remote transmitter (see page ).

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If you leave any door open with the key not in the ignition switch, the ceiling light will go off after three minutes.

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

Interior Lights

Ceiling Light

DOOR ACTIVATED

ON

OFF

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.

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Interior Lights

Your car also has a courtesy light in the ignition switch. This light comes on when you unlock the driver’s door or remove the key from the ignition switch. It fades out about six seconds after the door is closed.

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Comfort and Convenience Features

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.)

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

Heating and Cooling

Audio System

Sensor

(Automatic System)

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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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Theft Protection

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The heating and cooling system in your Honda has full heating, ventilation, and air conditioning capabilities. In combination with the air conditioning, the system regu- lates the interior temperature you select. The system also adjusts the fan speed and air flow direction automatically depending on the set temperature.

CENTER VENTS

SIDE VENT

Open

Close

TAB

The direction of air flow from the vents in the center and each side of the dashboard is adjustable.

The side vents can be opened and closed with the dials underneath them.

To adjust the air flow from each vent, move the vent up-and-down and move the tab side-to-side.

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The heating and cooling system draws air through the exterior vents at the bottom of the windshield. Keep these vents clear of leaves and other debris.

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.

Ventilation Your car has a flow-through ventilation system. Air enters the car through vents in front of the windshield. It circulates through the interior then exits through vents near the rear window. This system provides fresh air even when the car is standing still. To bring in outside air, select the Fresh Air mode. Set the fan at a comfortable speed.

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Heating and Cooling (Automatic System)

Automatic Operation To use the heating and cooling system in automatic mode, set the system as follows.

1.

Set the fan control dial to AUTO.

2.

Set the mode control dial to AUTO.

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5.

Set the desired temperature by turning the temperature control dial. Turning this dial clockwise increases the temperature of the air flow.

Select Fresh Air mode. The indicator in the button should be off.

Turn on the A/C by pressing the button for cooling and dehumidi- fying. The indicator in the button lights.

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MODE CONTROL DIAL

TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAL

ECON BUTTON

AIR CONDITIONING BUTTON

FAN CONTROL DIAL

RECIRCULATION BUTTON

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To heat or cool the interior faster, select Recirculation mode and set the temperature control dial to the upper or lower limit. The system runs of full cooling or heating only. It does not regulate the interior temperature. When the temperature is set between the lower and upper limits, the system regulates the interior temperature to the set value.

Turningthefancontrol dial toOFF shuts the heating and cooling system completely off. Keep the system completely off only for short periods. To keep stale air and mustiness from collecting, you should have the fan running at all times.

When the system is in full AUTO mode, the Auto Idle Stop function will not be activated.

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Manual Operation You can manually set the system controls for ventilation, air condi- tioning, heating, air flow direction, and fan speed in various combinations.

ECONButton When you press the ECON button with the fan speed control dial on, the Auto Idle Stop works only if the outside temperature is above 41°F (5°C). The indicator in the button lights when the ECON is on. With the ECON on, you can get better fuel economy. You can select the ECON mode with the A/C on or off.

AirConditioning(A/C)Button Pressing the A/C button turns the air conditioning ON and OFF. The indicator in the button lights when the A/C is ON.

When you turn the A/C off, the system cannot regulate the inside temperature if you set the dial below the outside air temperature. With A/C on, use the temperature control dial to adjust the temperature of the air flow to a comfortable setting.

In this mode with A/C on, you may feel a slight reduction in cooling efficiency. If you want more cooling, select AUTO (see page

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The system turns off the ECON mode when you select AUTO,

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Air conditioning also removes mois- ture from the air as it operates. You can use it to defog the windows quickly in cool or damp weather. Used in combination with the heater, it also makes the interior warm and dry.

) when using the A/C in heavy

Air conditioning places an extra load on the engine. Watch the engine coolant temperature gauge (see page 71
traffic or driving up long hills. If the reading reaches near the red mark, turn off the air conditioning until the gauge reads normally.

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MODE CONTROL DIAL

TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAL

ECON BUTTON

FAN CONTROL DIAL

RECIRCULATION BUTTON

AIR CONDITIONING BUTTON

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FanSpeed You can manually select the fan speed by turning the fan speed control dial. Turning this dial clockwise increases the fan speed, which increases air flow.

When the dial is set to AUTO, the system controls the fan speed automatically.

ModeControlDial Use the MODE control dial to select the vents the air flows from. Some air will flow from the dashboard corner vents in all modes.

In AUTO mode, the system controls the air flow direction automatically between the dashboard vents and the floor vents.

When the fan speed control dial is off, the Auto Idle Stop works under certain conditions (see pages 163

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RecirculationButton 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).

Use Recirculation mode to heat or cool the interior more quickly, or to keep out smoke and dust. Leaving the system in the Recirculation mode with the A/C off can cause the windows to fog up. Switch to Fresh Air mode as soon as the interior reaches a comfortable temperature or the outside smoky, dusty con- dition clears.

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The main air flow comes out

of the dashboard vents.

The main air flow is divided

between the dashboard vents and the floor vents.

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The main air flow comes

from the floor vents. When you select automatically switches to Fresh Air mode.

, the system

The main air flow is divided

between the floor vents and de- froster vents at the base of the wind- shield. When you select automatically switches to Fresh Air mode, turns on the A/C, and turns off the ECON mode.

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directs the main air flow

The to the windshield for faster defrosting or defogging. It also overrides any MODE selection you may have made. When you select

, the A/C turns on

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automatically and the system selects Fresh Air mode and turns off the ECON mode. To defrost or defog more quickly, turn the temperature control dial to 82°F 86°F (28°C 〜 30°C). Select and set the fan speed to high. To turn off defrost or defog, turn the mode control dial to another mode. When you switch to another mode from stays on. Press the A/C button to turn it off.

, the A/C

If there is actual frost on the win- dows, first select the Recirculation mode. If the windows are fogged, select the Fresh Air mode. Warmed air will then flow from the wind- shield and side defroster vents.

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RECIRCULATION BUTTON

AIR CONDITIONING BUTTON

ECON BUTTON

MODE CONTROL DIAL

TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAL

FAN CONTROL DIAL

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When you select the Auto Idle Stop function will not activate.

or

Sunlight Sensor/Temperature Sensor

SULIGHT SENSOR

TEMPERATURE SENSOR

To regulate the interior temperature, the system has two sensors. A sun- light sensor is located in the top of the dashboard and a temperature sensor is next to the steering column. Do not cover the sensors or spill any liquid on them.

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AM/FM/CD Audio System 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

AUTO SELECT 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 or the AM/FM button. Adjust the volume by turning the PWR/VOL knob.

The band and frequency that the radio was last tuned to is displayed. To change bands, press the AM/FM button. On the FM band, ST will be displayed if the station is broadcast- ing in stereo. Stereo reproduction on AM is not available.

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

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Use the TUNE knob to

TUNE tune the radio to a desired frequency. Turn the TUNE knob to the right to tune to a higher frequency, or to the left to tune to a lower frequency. Turn the knob right or left until the display reaches the desired frequency.

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The SEEK function

SEEK searches the band for a station with a strong signal. To activate it, press the SEEK bar on either the or side, then release it.

Depending on which side you press, the system scans upward or down- ward from the current frequency. It stops when it finds a station with a strong signal.

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SCAN samples all the stations with strong signals on the selected band. To activate it, press the SCAN button, then release it. You will see SCAN in the display. 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

AUTO SELECT 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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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

AUTO SELECT INDICATOR

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AUTO SELECT 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.

Adjustment Level

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.

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Treble/Bass Use these modes to adjust the tone to your liking. Select TRE or BAS by pressing the TUNE knob. Adjust the desired mode by turning the TUNE knob. The displayed number shows you the current setting. When the adjustment level reaches the center, you will see ‘‘

’’.

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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 knob to adjust the illumination 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.

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

131

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CLOCK BUTTON

H BUTTON

M BUTTON RESET BUTTON

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

To set the hours, press the H (Preset 4) button while pressing the CLOCK (SCAN/RPT) button. Press and hold the H button until the hour advances to the desired time.

To set the minutes, press the M (Preset 5) button while pressing the CLOCK (SCAN/RPT) button. Press and hold the M button until the minutes numbers advance to the desired time.

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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.

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.

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).

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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.

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CD/TAPE BUTTON

REPEAT INDICATOR

AM/FM BUTTON

CD SLOT

RANDOM BUTTON

EJECT BUTTON

PWR/VOL KNOB

RANDOM INDICATOR

SEEK/SKIP BAR

SCAN/REPEAT BUTTON

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

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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.

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(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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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 and 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.

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Indication

Cause

Solution

FOCUS Error

Mechanical Error

High temperature

Press the EJECT button and pull out the disc. Check if the disc is inserted correctly in the CD player. Make sure the disc is not scratched or damaged. Press the EJECT button and pull out the disc. Check the disc for damage or deformation. If the CD cannot be pulled out or the error indication does not disappear after the disc is ejected, see your Honda dealer. Do not try to force the disc out of the player. Will disappear when the temperature returns to normal.

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

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Indication

Cause

Solution

FOCUS Error

No CD in the CD magazine

Mechanical Error

High temperature

No CD magazine in the CD changer

Press the magazine eject button and pull out the magazine, check for error indication. Insert the magazine again. If the code does not disappear or the magazine cannot be pulled out, consult your Honda dealer. Insert CD.

Press the magazine eject button and pull out the magazine, check for error indication. Insert the magazine again. If the code does not disappear or the magazine cannot be pulled out, consult your Honda dealer. Will disappear when the temperature returns to normal. Insert CD magazine.

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

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To operate the optional cassette player, the ignition switch must be in ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) and the audio system must be on.

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.

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