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This indicator also blinks several times when you turn the ignition switch from ON (II) to ACCESSORY (I) or LOCK (0).

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Instrument Panel

Turn Signal and Hazard Warning Indicators

The left or right turn signal indicator blinks when you signal a lane change or turn. If the indicators do not blink or blink rapidly, it usually means one of the turn signal bulbs is burned out (see page ). Replace the bulb as soon as possible, since other drivers cannot see that you are signaling.

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High Beam Indicator

Trunk-open Indicator

This indicator comes on with the high beam headlights. See page 56
controls.

for information on the headlight

This indicator comes on if the trunk lid is not closed tightly.

Low Fuel Indicator

On Canadian models, this indicator comes on with reduced brightness when the Daytime Running Lights (DRL) are on (see page

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).

This indicator comes on as a reminder that you must refuel soon.

Washer Level Indicator

Canadianmodelsonly This indicator comes on when the washer fluid level is low. Add washer fluidwhenyouseethisindicator come on (see page

157

).

When you turn on the Hazard Warning button, both turn signal indicators blink. All turn signals on the outside of the vehicle should flash.

Cruise Control Indicator

This indicator comes on when you set the cruise control. See page 109
cruise control.

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Shift Up/Shift Down Indicators Manual Transmission See page

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Shift Lever Position Indicator Automatic Transmission (CVT) See page

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‘‘Daytime Running Lights’’ Indicator

Canadian models only This indicator comes on when you turn the ignition switch to ON (II) with the headlight switch off and the parking brake set. It should go off if youturnontheheadlightsorrelease the parking brake. If it comes on at any other time, it means there is a problem with the DRL. There may also be a problem with the high beam headlights.

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Between 8,000 miles (12,800 km) and 10,000 miles (16,000 km), it will come on for two seconds when you first turn the ignition switch to ON (II), and then flash for 10 seconds.

If you exceed 10,000 miles (16,000
km) without having the scheduled maintenance performed, this indicator will remain on as a constant reminder.

Your dealer will reset this indicator after completing the scheduled maintenance. If this maintenance is not done by a Honda dealer, reset the light as follows.

1.

Turn off the engine.

SELECT/RESET KNOB

2.

Press and hold the Select/Reset knob in the instrument panel, then turn the ignition switch to ON (II).

3.

Hold the knob for about ten seconds until the light goes off.

Maintenance Required Indicator

This indicator reminds you that it is time to take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance. Refer to the Maintenance Schedules for Normal and Severe Driving Conditions on pages

and

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For the first 8,000 miles (12,800 km) after the Maintenance Required Indicator is reset, it will come on for two seconds when you turn the ignition switch to ON (II).

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Automatic Transmission (CVT) is shown

Gauges

ODOMETER/TRIP METER

FUEL GAUGE

SPEEDOMETER

TACHOMETER

IMA CHARGE/ASSIST GAUGE

IMA BATTERY LEVEL GAUGE

FUEL MILEAGE DISPLAY

SELECT/RESET KNOB

TEMPERATURE GAUGE

The U.S. instrument panel is shown

CURRENT FUEL MILEAGE DISPLAY

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Gauges

The odometer and the trip meters use the same display. Switch these displays by pressing the Select/ Reset knob.

There are two trip meters: Trip A and Trip B. Each trip meter works independently, so you can keep track of two different distances.

Trip Mileage

TRIP MILEAGE (TRIPA)

To reset a trip meter, display it and then press and hold the Select/Reset knob until the number resets to ‘‘0.0’’.

Current Fuel Mileage This display shows the current, or instantaneous fuel mileage you are getting.

It shows the number of mpg (U.S.) or l/100 km (Canada).

You can turn off this display at any time. See page

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Odometer The odometer shows the total dis- tance your vehicle has been driven. It measures miles in U.S. models and kilometers in Canadian models. It is illegal under U.S. federal law and Canadian provincial regulations to disconnect, reset, or alter the odometer with the intent to change the number of miles or kilometers indicated.

Trip Meter The trip meter shows the number of miles (U.S.) or kilometers (Canada) driven since you last reset it.

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U.S. Model is shown

When a trip meter is displayed, the average fuel mileage you have been getting during that trip is shown in the Fuel Mileage display. This number is updated once per ten seconds.

When you reset a trip meter, the average fuel mileage for that trip meter also resets.

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Fuel Gauge This shows how much fuel you have. It may show slightly more or less than the actual amount.

Avoid driving with an extremely low f uel level. Running out of f uel could cause the engine to misf ire, damaging the catalytic converter.

Turning Off the Mileage Display You can temporarily turn off the Current Fuel Mileage display.

1.

Turn the ignition switch to ON (II) and make sure the transmission is in Neutral (manual) or Park (automatic) and the parking brake is set.

2.

Use the Select/Reset button to select the odometer display.

3.

Press and hold the Select/Reset button for about 10 to 15 seconds, then release it. The Current Fuel Mileage display will turn off.

The display will turn back on when you repeat the same procedure in step 3.

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IMA Battery Level Gauge

IMA BATTERY LEVEL GAUGE

climbing a long hill. The engine will recharge the battery as you continue driving.

If the battery is mostly discharged, the Auto Idle Stop function is and disabled (see pages

137

131

).

The battery level gauge does not read the battery level directly. It calculates the level by continuously measuring the current flow, voltage, and temperature.

Since the level is not read directly, small sensing errors can, over time, cause the gauge to read higher than the actual battery level. The system will then perform a correction, and the battery level gauge reading will drop suddenly. When this happens, IMA assist and Auto Idle Stop are disabled until the IMA battery is sufficiently recharged by normal driving. This should take only a few minutes.

This gauge shows you the state of charge of the battery for the Integrated Motor Assist (IMA). This battery is recharged by the engine, anddischargedbytheIMAwhenit is assisting the engine with powering the vehicle.

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If the IMA battery is too hot or too cold, the IMA system shuts down to protect the battery. This disables the IMA assist and Auto Idle Stop, even though the Battery Level Gauge may show that the battery is well-charged. Therefore, those functions may not operate when you first start driving in very hot or cold weather.

The battery temperature will normalize after a few minutes of driving, and the IMA system will work normally.

Charge/Assist Gauge

IMA CHARGE GAUGE

IMA ASSIST GAUGE

This gauge shows you the status of the Integrated Motor Assist (IMA). When the IMA battery is being charged, the left side of the gauge illuminates. When the IMA is assisting the engine, the right side of the gauge illuminates.

Temperature Gauge This shows the temperature of the engine’s coolant. During normal operation, the reading should be in the middle of the gauge. In severe driving conditions, the reading may reach near the red mark. If it reaches the red (Hot) mark, pull safely to the side of the road. Turn to page precautions on checking the engine’s cooling system.

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Controls Near the Steering Wheel

CRUISE CONTROL MASTER SWITCH

HEADLIGHTS/ TURN SIGNALS

HAZARD WARNING BUTTON

WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS

REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER

MIRROR CONTROLS

STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENT

CRUISE CONTROL SWITCHES

HORN

ECON BUTTON

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Windshield Wipers and Washers

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

MIST OFF INT LO Low HI High Windshield Washers

Intermittent

− − −

Windshield Washer

−

Pull the

wiper control lever toward you and hold it. The washers spray until you release the lever. The wipers run at low speed, then complete one more sweep after you release the lever.

Push the right lever up or down to select a position.

MIST

−

The wipers run at high

speed until you release the lever.

OFF

−

The wipers are not activated.

INT

−

The wipers operate every few seconds. In low speed and high speed, the wipers run continuously. Ifequipped Vary the delay by turning the INT TIME ring.

LO

−

The wipers run at low speed.

HI

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The wipers run at high speed.

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Turn Signal and Headlights

−

Push down on the

Turn Signal left lever to signal a left turn and up to signal a right turn. To signal a lane change, push lightly on the lever and hold it. The lever will return to center when you release it or complete a turn.

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’’ position turns on the parking

Rotating switch

Headlights On on the left lever controls to the ‘‘ lights, taillights, instrument panel lights, side-marker lights, and rear license plate lights. Turning the switch to the ‘‘ on the headlights. If you leave the lights on with the ignition switch in ACCESSORY (I) or LOCK (0), you will hear a reminder tone when you open the driver’s door.

’’ position turns

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

Turn Signal Off Parking and interior lights Headlight on High beams Flash high beams

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High Beams To turn on, push the lever forward until you hear a click. The blue high beam indicator will light (see page ). Pull it back to return to low beams. To flash the high beams, pull the lever back lightly, then release it. The high beams will stay on as long as you hold the lever back.

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Daytime Running Lights Canadianmodelsonly With the headlight switch off, the high beam headlights come on with reduced brightness when you turn the ignition switch to ON (II) and release the parking brake. They remain on until you turn the ignition off, even if you set the parking brake.

The headlights revert to normal operation when you turn them on with the switch.

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Instrument Panel Brightness, Hazard Warning Button

Instrument Panel Brightness

values five seconds after you stop adjusting the knob.

Adjust the brightness to the desired level with the headlight switch off, and also with the headlight switch on.

Hazard Warning Button

To reduce glare at night, the instrument panel illumination dims when you turn the light switch to

or

. Turning the Select/

Reset knob fully to the right will return the instrument panel to the brightness adjusted with the headlight switch off and a tone will sound.

KNOB

The knob on the instrument panel controls the brightness of the instru- ment panel lights. Turn the knob to adjust the brightness.

When you turn the knob, the odometer/trip meter display changes to circles that show you the current level. You will hear a tone when you reach the maximum or minimum brightness. The display returns to the odometer/trip meter

Push the button between the center vents to turn on the hazard warning lights (four-way flashers). This causes all four outside turn signals and both indicators in the instrument panel to flash. Use the hazard warning lights if you need to park in a dangerous area near heavy traffic, or if your vehicle is disabled.

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Rear Window Defogger

Make sure the rear window is clear and you have good visibility before starting to drive.

The defogger and antenna wires on the inside of the rear window can be accidentally damaged. When cleaning the glass, always wipe side to side.

The rear window defogger will clear fog, frost, and thin ice from the window. Push the defogger button to turn it on and off. The light in the button lights to show the defogger is on. If you do not turn it off, the defogger will shut itself off after about 15 minutes. It also shuts off when you turn off the ignition. You have to turn it on again when you restart the vehicle.

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See page for important safety informationabouthowtoproperly positionthesteeringwheel.

Make any steering wheel adjustment before you start driving.

Adjusting the steering wheel position while driving may cause you to lose control of the vehicle and be seriously injured in a crash.

Adjust the steering wheel only when the vehicle is stopped.

Steering Wheel Adjustment

3.

Push the lever up to lock the steering wheel in that position.

4.

Make sure you have securely locked the steering wheel in place by trying to move it up and down.

To adjust the steering wheel upward or downward:

1.

Push the lever under the steering column all the way down.

2.

Move the steering wheel so it points to your chest, not toward your face. Make sure you can see the instrument panel gauges and indicators.

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Keys and Locks

KEY NUMBER TAG

MASTER KEYS (Black)

VALET KEY (Gray)

You should have received a key number tag with your set of keys. You will need this key number if you ever have to get a key replaced. Use only Honda-approved key blanks.

These keys contain electronic circuits that are activated by the Immobilizer System. They will not work to start the engine if the circuits are damaged.

Protect the keys from direct sunlight, high temperature, and high humidity.

Do not drop the keys or set heavy objects on them.

Keep the keys away from liquids. If they get wet, dry them immediately with a soft cloth.

The keys do not contain batteries. Do not try to take them apart.

The master key fits all the locks on your vehicle.

The valet key works only in the ignition and the door locks. You can keep the trunk and trunk release handle locked when you leave your vehicle and the valet key at a parking facility.

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If the system repeatedly does not recognize the coding of your key, contact your Honda dealer.

Do not attempt to alter this system or add other devices to it. Electrical problems could result that may make your vehicle undriveable.

If you have lost your key and cannot start your engine, contact a Honda dealer.

The Immobilizer System protects your vehicle from theft. 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 (i.e. key fob) is near the ignition switch when you insert the key.

Immobilizer System

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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.

−

You can

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

−

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 ACCESSORY (I) to ON (II).

−

Use this position

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

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

−

You can insert or

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

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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.

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.

Remove the key from the ignition switch only when parked.

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Door Locks

Power Door Locks

Childproof Door Locks

Door Locks

Unlock

Lock

Unlock

Lock

Each door has a lock tab on the top. Push the tab down to lock the door and pull it up to unlock.

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

MASTER DOOR LOCK SWITCH

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 lock tab. To unlock the passen- gers’ doors, use the master door lock switch or the lock tab on each door.

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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Door Locks

Trunk

TRUNK RELEASE HANDLE

Pull

MASTER KEY

MASTER KEY

You can also use the master key to open the trunk lock.

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

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To open the trunk, pull the trunk releasehandletotheleftofthe driver’s seat. To protect items in the trunk when you need to give the key to someone else, lock the trunk releasehandlewiththemasterkey and give the other person the valet key.

To close the trunk, press down on the trunk lid.

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Emergency Trunk Opener

As a safety feature, your vehicle has a release lever on the trunk latch so the trunk can be opened from 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.

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Press this button once

UNLOCK to unlock the driver’s door. Push it twice to unlock the other doors. If you do not open any doors within 30
seconds, they will automatically relock.

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Press this button for

PANIC about one second 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 ON (II).

LED

UNLOCK BUTTON

LOCK BUTTON

PANIC BUTTON

−

LOCK Press this button once to lock all doors. Some exterior lights will flash. When you push LOCK twice within 5 seconds, you will hear a beep to verify that the doors are locked. You cannot lock it if any door is not fully closed or the key is in the ignition switch.

Remote Transmitter

RemoteTransmitterCare

Avoid dropping or throwing the transmitter. Protect the transmitter from extreme temperatures. Do not immerse the transmitter in any liquid. If you lose a transmitter, the replacement needs to be reprogrammed by a Honda dealer.

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Remote Transmitter

Replacing the Transmitter Battery

ROUND COVER

CUSHION RING

BATTERY

If it takes several pushes on the button to lock or unlock the doors, replace the battery as soon as possible. Battery type: CR2025

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To replace the battery, move the round cover on the back of the transmitter by turning it counterclockwise with a coin. Insert a new battery with the side facing mark on the cover up. Align the with the ◎ transmitter. Set the cover in place and turn it clockwise.

▽ mark on the

＋

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Changesormodificationsnotexpressly approvedbythepartyresponsiblefor compliancecouldvoidtheuser’s authoritytooperatetheequipment.

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Seats

Front Seat Adjustments See pages for important safety informationandwarningsabouthowto properlypositionseatsandseat-backs.

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Make all adjustments before you start driving.

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

To change the seat-back angle of the front seat, pull up on the lever on the outside of the seat bottom.

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Seats

Driver’s Seat Height Adjustment

Head Restraints See page for important safety informationandawarningabouthowto properlypositiontheheadrestraints.

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FRONT

To adjust the height of the driver’s seat, turn the dial on the outside of the seat bottom.

RELEASE BUTTON

Your vehicle is equipped with head restraints in the front seats and the outboard seating positions in the rear.

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The head restraints help protect you and your passengers from whiplash and other injuries. They are most effective when you adjust them so the back of the occupant’s head rests against the center of the restraint.

The head restraints in the front and rear outboard seating positions adjust for height. You need both hands to adjust the restraint. To raise it, pull upward. To lower the restraint, push the release button sideways and push the restraint down.

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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.

DRIVER’S WINDOW SWITCH

MAIN SWITCH

Turn the ignition switch to ON (II) to raise or lower any window. To open the 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.

Power Windows

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

−

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

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

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

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Power Windows

The light in the AUTO switch comes on when you turn the ignition 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 vehicle so they do not injure themselves by operating the windows unintentionally.

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Adjusting the Power Mirrors

SELECTOR SWITCH

ADJUSTMENT SWITCH

1.

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.

Mirrors

2.

3.

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

HEATED MIRROR BUTTON

Parking Brake

NOTICE: Driving the vehicle 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 remove fog and frost. With the ignition switch in the ON (II) position, turn on the heaters by pressing the button. The indicator in the button comes on as a reminder. Press the button again to turn the heaters off.

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Ceiling Light

DOOR ACTIVATED

ON

OFF

FRONT

Interior Lights

Individual Interior Lights The lights around the ignition switch come on when you open any door. After you close the door, the ignition switch light stays on for several seconds.

Push on the spotlight lenses to turn the light on and 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 any door. Remove the key from the ignition. If you do not open a door, the light fades out in about 10 seconds. Unlock the doors with the key or remote transmitter.

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Interior Convenience Items

CONSOLE COMPARTMENT

COIN BOX

CENTER POCKET

VANITY MIRROR

COAT HOOK

ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET

GLOVE BOX

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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 liquid can also damage the upholstery, carpeting, and electrical components in the interior. Open the front beverage holder by pushing on the top.

Open the rear beverage holder by pushing on the back and pulling the holder all the way out.

Accessory Power Sockets This socket is intended to supply power for 12 volt DC accessories that are rated 120 watts or less (10
amps).

Interior Convenience Items

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

Console Compartment

LEVER

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.

CONSOLE COMPARTMENT

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

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

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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.

Playing a CD

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Vents, Heating, and A/C

MODE CONTROL DIAL

TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAL

ECON BUTTON

AIR CONDITIONING BUTTON

FAN CONTROL DIAL

RECIRCULATION BUTTON

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

ECON Button When the ECON button is on:

The indicator comes on. The Auto Idle Stop is enabled. The system will not cool as quickly when the A/C is on.

If the outside temperature is below freezing, the Auto Idle Stop is disabled, even if the ECON button is on. The heater will continue to warm the interior with the vehicle stopped and engine running.

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If the fan control dial is off, the ECON button will not turn on or off, and the Auto Idle Stop is enabled.

When the ECON button is off:

The Auto Idle Stop is disabled. The system turns off the ECON mode when you select or

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Fan Control Dial Turn this dial to control fan speed and the air flow.

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

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

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

Recirculation Button When the light in the button is on, air from the vehicle’s interior is sent throughout the system again. When the light is off, air is brought in from the outside of the vehicle (Fresh Air mode).

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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.

ThesystemshouldbeleftinFresh 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.

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

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Mode Control Dial Use the mode control dial to select the vents the air flow 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. When you select system automatically switches to Fresh Air mode.

, the

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 the system automatically switches to Fresh Air mode and turns on the A/C and turns off the ECON mode.

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

1. 2. 3.

and Fresh Air mode.

Select Set the fan to the desired speed. Adjust the warmth of the air with the temperature control dial.

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

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2. 3. 4.

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.

Using the Heater 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 through the system.

Using the A/C Air conditioning places an extra load on the engine. Watch the engine coolant temperature gauge (see page 63
turn off the A/C until the gauge reads normally.

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3. 4.

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Turn on the A/C by pressing the button. The light in the button comesonwhenafanspeedis selected. Make sure the temperature control dial is all the way to the left. Select If the outside air is humid, select Recirculation mode. If the outside air is dry, select Fresh Air mode. Set the fan to the desired speed.

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If the interior is very warm, you can cool it down more rapidly by partially opening the windows, turning on the A/C, and setting the fan to maximum speed in Fresh Air mode.

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

To heat or cool the interior faster, select Recirculation mode and set the temperature control dial to the upper or lower limit.

When you set the temperature to its lower or its upper limit, the system runs at full cooling or heating only. It does not regulate the interior temperature.

To Turn Everything Off Turning the fan control dial to OFF. However, a lack of air flow can cause the windows to fog up. It is recommended that you keep the fan on at all times so stale air and moisture do not build up in the interior and cause fogging.

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Set the fan control dial to AUTO.

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Set the mode control dial to AUTO.

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4.

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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Dehumidify the Interior 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.

Switch the fan on. Turn on the air conditioning. Select Adjust the temperature control dial to your preference.

and Fresh Air mode.

This setting is suitable for all driving conditions whenever the outside temperature is above 32°F (0°C).

To Defog and Defrost To remove fog from the inside of the windows:

1. 2.

3.

4.

, the system

Set the fan to the desired speed. Select automatically switches to Fresh Air mode, turns on the A/C and turns off the ECON mode. (The A/C indicator will not come on.) Adjust the temperature control dial so the airflow feels warm. Select to help clear the rear window (see page

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When you switch to another mode from Press the A/C button to turn it off.

, the A/C stays on.

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To Remove Exterior Frost or Ice From the Windows

1.

2. 3.

. The system

Select automatically switches to Fresh Air mode, turns on the A/C and turns off the ECON mode. (The A/C indicator will not come on.) Select Set the fan and temperature controls to maximum level.

To clear the windows faster, you can close the dashboard corner vents by rotating the wheel below it. This will send more warm air to the windshield defroster vents. Once the windshield is clear, select the Fresh Air mode to avoid fogging the windows.

For your safety, make sure you have a clear view through all the windows before driving.

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Playing the Radio

AM/FM BUTTON

A.SEL INDICATOR

SCAN INDICATOR

ST INDICATOR

A.SEL BUTTON SCAN BUTTON

PWR/VOL KNOB

SEEK BAR

PRESET BUTTONS

TUNE KNOB

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Playing the Radio

To Play the Radio The ignition switch must be in the ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position. Turn the system on by pushing the PWR/VOL knob or the AM/FM button. 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.

To Select a Station You can use any of five methods to find radio stations on the selected band: the preset buttons, and

TUNE, SEEK, SCAN,

AUTO SELECT

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Use the TUNE knob to

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

lower frequency.

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The SEEK function

SEEK searches up and down from the current frequency to find a station with a strong signal. To activate it, press the side of the bar, then release it.

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The SCAN function

SCAN samples all 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 for a station with a strong signal. When it finds one, it will stop and play that station for about five seconds.

If you do nothing, the system will then scan for the next strong station and play it for five seconds. When it plays a station you want to listen to, press the SCAN button again.

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Each preset button can

Preset store one frequency on AM, and two frequencies on FM.

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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 a preset 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 stations on FM.

The preset frequencies will be lost if your vehicle’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 your preset stations, you can use the Auto Select feature to find stations in the local area.

Press the A. SEL Button. ‘‘A.SEL’’ flashes in the display, and the system goes into scan mode for several seconds. It stores the frequencies of six AM, and twelve FM stations in the preset buttons.

You will see a ‘‘0’’ displayed after pressing a preset button if Auto Select cannot find a strong station for every preset button.

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

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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.

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 off.

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press the ToturnoffAutoSelect, A. SEL button. This restores the presets you originally set.

Adjusting the Sound Press the SOUND (TUNE) knob repeatedly to display the Bass (BAS), Treble (TRE), Fader (FAD), and Balance (BAL) setting.

Each mode is shown in the display as it changes. Turn the SOUND (TUNE) knob to adjust the setting to your liking. When the level reaches the center, you will see ‘‘C’’ in the display. The system will automatically return the display to the selected audio mode about five seconds after you stop adjusting a mode.

Treble/Bass modes to adjust the tone to your liking.

Use the TRE/BAS

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Radio Reception

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.’’

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.

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Radio Reception

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.

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

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Playing a CD

CD BUTTON

RPT INDICATOR

RDM BUTTON

CD SLOT

EJECT BUTTON

PWR/VOL KNOB

SEEK/SKIP BAR

RDM INDICATOR

RPT BUTTON

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Playing a CD, CD Changer

To Play a CD With the ignition in the ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position, insert a CD into the CD slot. The drive will pull the CD in the rest of the way and begin to play it. You operate the CD player with the same controls used for the radio. The number of the track playing is shown in the display. The system will continuously play a CD until you change modes.

To Change Tracks (SKIP) Each time you press and release

, the player skips forward to