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If the title is too long, it will not show all at once. Press and hold the DISP button, and the rest of the title will show in the display.

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bar, the

Each time you

SEEK/SKIP press and release the player skips forward to the beginning of the next track (files in MP3/WMA mode). Press and release the backward to the beginning of the current track. Press it again to skip to the beginning of the previous track.

bar to skip

To move rapidly within a track, press and hold the side of the SEEK/SKIP bar.

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InMP3/WMAmode FOLDER SELECTION To select a different folder, turn the FOLDER (TUNE) knob clockwise to move to the beginning of the next folder. Turn the knob counterclockwise to move to the beginning of the current folder. Turn it counterclockwise again to skip to the beginning of the previous folder.

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To continuously replay

REPEAT (TRACK/FILE REPEAT) a track (file in MP3/WMA mode), press and release the RPT button. You will see RPT in the display. Press and hold the RPT button to turn it off.

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This feature plays the track

RANDOM (Random within a Disc) within a disc in random order. In MP3/WMA mode, this feature only plays folders within a disc in random order. Files in the folder are played in recorded order. To activate random play, press and release the RDM button. In MP3/WMA mode, press the RDM button twice to select within a disc random play. You will see RDM in the display. Press and release the RDM button again to return to normal play.

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This feature,

InMP3/WMAmode FOLDER-REPEAT when activated, replays all the files on the selected folder in the order they are compressed in MP3/WMA. To activate folder repeat mode, press the RPT button repeatedly until you see F-RPT in the display. The system continuously replays the current folder. Press and hold the RPT button to turn it off.

Each time you press and release the RPT button, the mode changes from file repeat to folder repeat, then to normal playing.

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This

InMP3/WMAmode FOLDER-RANDOM feature, when activated, plays the files in the current folder in random order, rather than in the order they are compressed in MP3/WMA. To activate folder random play, press the RDM button. You will see F-RDM in the display. The system will then select and play files randomly. This continues until you deactivate folder random play by pressing and holding the RDM button.

Each time you press and release the RDM button, the mode changes from folder random play to within a disc random play, then to normal playing.

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The SCAN function

SCAN samples all the tracks/files on the disc in the order they are recorded on the disc. To activate the scan feature, press the SCAN button. You will see SCAN in the display. You will get a 10 second sampling of each track on the disc. You will also see a track/file name in the display. Press and hold the SCAN button to get out of the system and play the last track sampled.

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This feature, when

In MP3/WMA mode F-SCAN activated, samples the first file of each folder for 10 seconds. To activate the folder scan feature, press the SCAN button until you see F-SCAN in the display. The folder name is also displayed. To hear the rest of the folder, press the SCAN button, within 10 seconds. If you do not, the system advances to the next folder, plays for 10 seconds of it, and continues throughout the rest of the folder the same way. When the system samples the first file of all folders, F-SCAN is cancelled, and the disc plays normally.

Playing a Disc

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To Stop Playing a Disc Press the eject button ( remove the CD. If you eject the CD, but do not remove it from the slot, the system will automatically reload the CD after 10 seconds and put it in pause mode. To begin playing, press the CD button.

Press the AM/FM button (AM or FM button) to switch to the radio while a CD is playing. Press the CD button to play the CD.

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

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Disc Player Error Messages

If you see an error message in the display while playing a disc, find the cause in the chart to the right. If you cannot clear the error message, take your vehicle to your dealer.

Indication

Cause

Solution

FOCUS Error

Mechanical Error

High temperature

Press the EJECT button, and pull out the disc. Check if it is inserted correctly in the disc 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 disc cannot be pulled out, or the error message does not disappear after the disc is ejected, see your dealer. Will disappear when the temperature returns to normal.

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Setting the Clock

(A type) U.S. LX and Canadian DX, DX-G, LX, and EX models

(B type) U.S. EX model without navigation system

CLOCK BUTTON

CLOCK BUTTON

H BUTTON

R BUTTON

M BUTTON

H BUTTON

R BUTTON

M BUTTON

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Setting the Clock

To set the time, press the CLOCK (AM/FM or AM) button until you hear a beep, then release the button. The displayed time begins to blink.

Change the hour by pressing the H (preset 1) button until the numbers advance to the desired time. Change the minute by pressing the M (preset 2) button until the numbers advance to the desired time.

Press the CLOCK button again to enter the set time.

You can quickly set the time to the nearest hour. If the displayed time is before the half hour, pressing the CLOCK button until you hear a beep, then pressing the R (preset 3) button sets the clock back to the previous hour. If the displayed time is after the half hour, the clock sets forward to the beginning of the next hour.

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Playing the Radio (Vehicles with Navigation System)

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FM1 ICON

FM2 ICON

AM ICON

AM/FM BUTTON

AUDIO BUTTON

SCAN BUTTON

TUNE BAR

PRESET BUTTONS

JOYSTICK

AUTO SELECT ICON

BACKGROUND ICON

SOUND ICON

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Playing the Radio (Vehicles with Navigation System)

Voice Control System In addition to the standard audio controls, the audio system in your vehicle can be operated using the voice control system. See the Navi section in your Quick Start Guide for an overview of this system, and the navigation system manual for complete details.

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. Adjust the volume by turning the same knob.

Push the AUDIO button to show the audio system screen. You can also operate the audio system without showing the audio system screen by using the standard controls. The status bar is shown at the bottom of the screen each time you press a button.

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The band and frequency that the radio was last tuned to is displayed. To change bands, press the AM/FM button, or touch the desired band icon (FM1, FM2, or AM). On the FM band, STEREO will be displayed if the station is broadcasting 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 bar to tune

TUNE the radio to a desired frequency. bar to tune to a higher Press the bar to tune to frequency, and the a lower frequency. When you press and hold the bar, the system beeps twice, and the frequency goes up or down until you release the bar.

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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 and hold bar until you hear a beep, then release the bar.

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on the TUNE

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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 10 seconds. If you do nothing, the system will scan for the next strong station and play it for 10 seconds. When it plays a station that 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.

1.

Select the desired band, AM or FM. FM1 and FM2 let you store two frequencies with each preset button.

2.

Use the TUNE, SEEK, or SCAN function to tune the radio to a desired station.

3.

Pick a preset button, and hold it until you hear a beep.

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Repeat steps 1 through 3 to store a total of six stations on AM and twelve stations on FM.

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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 AUTO SEL icon. ‘‘AUTO 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.

ToturnoffAutoSelect, AUTO SEL icon. This restores the presets you originally set.

press the

To Change the Background Image There are three modes of display: level (the audio level appears as ten vertical bar graphs), spectrum analysis (the audio level appears as ripples of water), and off (a plain background is displayed). Each time you touch the Background icon, the mode changes.

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AdjustingtheSound

SOUND ICON

To adjust the sound, push the AUDIO button, then enter the sound grid by touching the SOUND icon on the display.

Treble/Bass To adjust the treble − and bass, touch on each side ＋ − of the treble or bass adjustment bar, or move the joystick. The adjustment bar shows you the current setting.

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These modes adjust

Left/Right Balance and Front/ Rear Fader the strength of the sound coming from each speaker. Left/Right balance adjusts the side-to-side strength, while Front/Rear fader adjusts the front-to-back strength. To adjust the left/right balance, touch the ‘‘L’’ or ‘‘R’’ icon, or move the joystick. To adjust the front/rear fader, touch the ‘‘FR’’ or ‘‘RR’’ icon, or move the joystick.

Speed-sensitive volume compensation (SVC) The SVC − mode controls the volume based on vehicle speed. The faster you go, the louder the audio volume becomes. As you slow down, the audio volume decreases.

The default setting is Mid. If you feel the sound is too loud, choose low. If you feel the sound is too quiet, choose Hi.

To see the audio display when you are finished adjusting the sound, wait 5 seconds.

Audio System Lighting You can use the instrument panel brightness control buttons 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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Playing a Disc (Vehicles with Navigation System)

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CD ICON

OPEN BUTTON

CD BUTTON

AUDIO BUTTON

SCAN BUTTON

RANDOM BUTTON

FAST FORWARD BUTTON

SKIP

＋

BUTTON

REPEAT BUTTON

REWIND BUTTON

SKIP

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Disc Player

DISC SLOT

CLOSE BUTTON

With the ignition in the ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position, press the OPEN button, and insert a disc about halfway into the disc slot. The drive will pull the disc in the rest of the way, and the disc will begin to play. You operate the disc 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 disc until you change modes.

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Avoid using discs with adhesive labels. The label can curl up and cause the disc to jam in the unit.

Push the AUDIO button to show the audio system screen. You can also operate the audio system without showing the audio system screen by using the standard controls. The status bar is shown at the bottom of the screen each time you press a button.

The player can also play CD-TEXT, MP3, and WMA formats.

When you play CD-TEXT, you will see the track name, artist name, and album name in the screen. When you play MP3/WMA discs, you will see the track name and folder name in the screen. If the disc was not recorded with this information, it will not be displayed.

To Change Tracks Push the track on the disc. Push the

button to play the next

button once to replay the track

in play; press it twice to replay the previous track. To move rapidly within a track, press and hold the

or the

button.

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REPEAT Press the RPT button to continuously replay a track. You will see REPEAT in the display. Press the RPT button again to turn it off. In MP3/WMA mode, press and hold the RPT button to activate folder repeat. Folder repeat continuously replays the folder.

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Press the RDM

RANDOM button to play the tracks in random order. You will see RANDOM in the display. Press the RDM button again to return to normal play. In MP3/ WMA mode, press and hold the RDM button to activate folder random. Folder random plays the tracks in random order within the current folder.

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The SCAN function

SCAN samples all the tracks on the disc in the order they are recorded. To activate it, press and release the SCAN button. You will see SCAN in the display, and you will get a 10
second sampling of each track on the disc. Press the SCAN button again to get out of scan mode. In MP3/WMA mode, press and hold the SCAN button to activate folder scan. Folder scan samples the first track of each folder.

Playing a Disc (Vehicles with Navigation System)

To Choose a Track

You can also choose a track directly from a track list. Touch TRACK LIST on the screen, and the track list screen is shown.

If you are playing a CD, the screen shows the track number. If you are playing a CD-TEXT disc, the track name is also shown. If you are playing an MP3 or WMA disc, the folders will also be shown.

If there are no track names, the track numbers are displayed. You will see the current track highlighted. Select the desired track. If you are checking the track list and want to go back to previous screen, touch Return.

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To Stop Playing a Disc To take the system out of disc mode, press the AM/FM button or CD/XM button (if the XM radio is connected). You can also touch the FM1, FM2, AM, or CARD icon on the screen. To return to disc mode, press the CD/ XM button or touch the CD icon.

Removing a Disc

EJECT BUTTON

CLOSE BUTTON

Press the OPEN button. The screen folds back, and the disc player appears. Press the eject button ) to remove the disc. If you eject the disc, but do not remove it from the slot, the system will automatically reload it after 10
seconds and will remain there in a pause mode.

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To close the screen, press the CLOSE button. The screen will not close if you have a partially inserted CD or PC card.

Playing an MP3/WMA Disc The disc player plays MP3/WMA folders in recorded order. Maximum playable folder layers are 8, total playable folders are 99, and total playable tracks are 999 per disc. If your disc has a complex structure, the disc player takes some time to read the disc before playing it.

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Playing a PC Card (Vehicles with Navigation System)

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PC CARD ICON

TRACK LIST ICON

PLAY MODE ICON

PC Card

PC CARD SLOT

OPEN BUTTON

CD/XM BUTTON

AUDIO BUTTON

SCAN BUTTON

REPEAT BUTTON

RANDOM BUTTON

FAST FORWARD BUTTON REWIND BUTTON

SKIP

CLOSE BUTTON

With the ignition in the ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position, press the OPEN button, insert a PC card all the way into the card slot, then press the CLOSE button. The PC card will begin to play. You operate the PC card 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 card until you change modes.

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SKIP

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Push the AUDIO button to show the audio system screen. You can also operate the audio system without showing the audio system screen by using the standard controls. The status bar is shown at the bottom of the screen each time you press a button.

The PC card player can play MP3
and WMA formats.

NOTE:

When you insert a PC card into the slot, make sure you put it in straight. If you cannot insert it, remove it, and insert again.

Do not keep PC cards in the vehicle. Direct sunlight and high heat will damage them.

To avoid damaging the card reader, do not insert hard disc drive cards into the PC card slot.

You cannot close the display until the PC card is inserted all the way or removed.

Never insert foreign objects into the PC card slot.

The system may not be able to read some memory cards depending on the type of memory card or combination of PC card adaptor and memory card. Recommended memory cards are CompactFlash and Flash ATA memory cards.

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Play Mode

FOLDER MODE

PLAY MODE ICON

MODE INDICATOR

ARTIST MODE

PLAY MODE ICON

ALBUM MODE

PLAY MODE ICON

MODE INDICATOR

MODE INDICATOR

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To Change Tracks Push the track. Push the replay the track in play; press it twice to replay the previous track. To move rapidly within a track, press and hold the

button once to

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Toselectaplaymode

There are three modes to choose from: folder, artist, and album. Touch the PLAY MODE icon, then choose one. Folder mode plays tracks in the order they are recorded in. Artist mode plays tracks in alphabetical order by artist and song title. Album mode plays albums in alphabetical order. If the ID3 tag information is not in your card, the play mode might not work properly.

Choose ‘‘Continue playing the current song’’ or ‘‘Play a new track list.’’ Continue playing the current song plays the current song, then goes into the play mode you chose. Play a new track list plays the play mode you chose.

You can always go back to the previous screen by pressing the CANCEL button. Press the AUDIO button to exit.

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REPEAT Press the RPT button to continuously replay a track. You will see TRACK REPEAT in the display. Press RPT button again to turn it off.

Press and hold the RPT button until you hear a beep. Folder, artist, or album repeat will be activated depending on which play mode you chose. Folder repeat continuously replays the folder. Artist repeat continuously replays by that artist. Album repeat continuously replays the album. Press the RPT button again to turn it off.

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Press the RDM

RANDOM button to play the tracks in random order. You will see TRACK RANDOM in the display. Press the RDM button again to return to normal play.

Press and hold the RDM button until you hear a beep. Folder, artist, or album random will be activated depending on which play mode you chose. Folder random plays the tracks in random order within a folder. Artist random plays the artist’s tracks in random order. Album random plays the tracks in random order within an album. Press the RDM button again to turn it off.

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SCAN samples all the tracks on the PC card in the order they are recorded. To activate it, press and release the SCAN button. You will see TRACK SCAN in the display, and you will get a 10 second sampling of each track on the card. Press the SCAN button again to get out of scan mode.

Press and hold the SCAN button until you hear a beep. Folder, artist, or album scan will be activated depending on which play mode you chose. You will get a 10 second sampling of each track. Folder scan samples the first track of each folder. Artist scan samples the first track of each artist. Album scan samples the first track of each album. To hear the rest of the folder, the artist, or the album, press the SCAN button, within 10 seconds. If you do not, the system advances to the next folder, artist, or album, plays for 10 seconds of it, and continues throughout the rest of folders, artists, or albums the same way. When the system reaches the last folder, artist, or album, the scan mode is cancelled, and the PC card plays normally.

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To Choose a Track

SONG SEARCH ICON

(Folder Mode) SONG SEARCH ICON

TRACK LIST ICON

(Artist Mode) SONG SEARCH ICON

(Album Mode)

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SONG SEARCH ICON

TITLE BY KEYWORD ICON

MORE ICON

SearchbyTitlebyKeyword

Folder mode is shown

RETURN ICON

You can also choose a track directly from a track list. Touch TRACK LIST on the screen, and the track list screen will be shown. The display changes depending on which play mode you chose. You will see the current track highlighted. Select the desired track. If you want to go back to the previous screen, press Return.

ARTIST ICON

ALBUM ICON

If you want to search for a particular song, select Song Search on the track list screen. You can search a song from Title by Keyword, Artist, or Album.

LIST ICON

If you choose Title by Keyword, enter the title or any keyword, then press List. The system will search to find the song or songs.

If you cannot find characters, select More to show other characters.

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SearchbyArtist

SearchbyAlbum

Then select a song.

If you choose Artist, select an artist, then select a song.

If you choose Album, select an album, then select a song.

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Playing an MP3/WMA Card The player plays recorded MP3/ WMA cards in recorded order. Maximum playable folder layers are 8, total playable folders are 99, and total playable tracks are 999 per card. If your card has a complex structure, the player takes some time to read the card before playing it.

To Stop Playing a Card To take the system out of card mode, press the AM/FM button or CD/XM button (if a disc is loaded or the XM radio is connected). You can also touch the FM1, FM2, AM, or CD icon on the screen. To return to card mode, press the CD/XM button or touch the CARD icon.

Removing a PC Card

EJECT BUTTON

CLOSE BUTTON

Press the OPEN button. The screen folds back, and the player appears. Press the eject button ( ), and remove the card, then press the CLOSE button.

You cannot close the display until the PC card is inserted all the way or removed.

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Disc Player Error Messages (Vehicles with Navigation System)

If you see an error message in the display while playing a disc, find the cause in the chart to the right. If you cannot clear the error message, take your vehicle to your dealer.

Indication

Cause

Solution

FOCUS Error

Mechanical Error

High temperature

Press the EJECT button, and pull out the disc. Check if it is inserted correctly in the disc 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 disc cannot be pulled out, or the error message does not disappear after the disc is ejected, see your dealer. Will disappear when the temperature returns to normal.

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Radio Frequencies The 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 10
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 the radio receives stations is dependent on many factors, such as the distance from the station’s transmitter, nearby large objects, and atmospheric 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.

Radio Reception

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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Radio Reception

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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General Information

When using CD-R or CD-RW discs, use only high quality discs labeled for audio use.

When recording a CD-R or CD-RW, the recording must be closed for it to be used by the system.

Play only standard round discs. Odd-shaped discs may jam in the drive or cause other problems.

Handle your discs properly to prevent damage and skipping.

Do not use discs with adhesive labels. The label can curl up and cause the disc to jam in the unit.

Protecting Discs When a disc is not being played, store it in its case to protect it from dust and other contamination. To prevent warpage, keep discs 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 disc may be rough on the inner and outer edges. The small plastic pieces causing this roughness can flake off and fall on the recording 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 disc player.

Protecting Your Discs

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

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If you make a mistake entering the code, do not start over; complete the five-digit (except for U.S. EX model with navigation system)/four-digit (U.S. EX model with navigation system) sequence, then enter the correct code. You have 10 tries to enter the correct code. If you are unsuccessful in 10 attempts, you must then leave the system on for 1
hour before trying again.

If you lose the card, you must obtain the code number from a dealer. To do this, you will need the system’s serial number.

If your vehicle’s battery is disconnected or goes dead, or the radio fuse is removed, the audio system will disable itself. Use the preset buttons to enter the five-digit code (except for U.S. EX model with navigation system)/four-digit code (U.S. EX model with navigation system). The code is on the radio code card included in your owner’s manual kit. When it is entered correctly, the radio will start playing.

Radio Theft Protection

OnallmodelsexceptU.S.DX Your vehicle’s audio system will disable itself if it is disconnected from electrical power for any reason. To make it work again, you must enter a specific five-digit code (except for U.S. EX model with navigation system)/four-digit code (U.S. EX model with navigation system) in the preset buttons. Because there are hundreds of number combinations possible from five or four-digits, making the system work without knowing the exact code is nearly impossible.

You should have received a card that lists your audio system’s code and serial numbers. It is best to store this card in a safe place at home. In addition, you should write the audio system’s serial number in this owner’s manual.

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Remote Audio Controls

VOL BUTTON

The MODE button changes the mode. Pressing the button repeatedly selects FM1, FM2, AM, a disc (if a disc is loaded), or a PC card (if a card is loaded).

track. You will see the disc and track numbers in the display. If you press and hold the CH button ( − until you hear a beep, you can select a different folder.

) or (

＋

CH BUTTON

MODE BUTTON

Ifequipped Three controls for the audio system are mounted in the steering wheel hub. These let you control basic functions without removing your hand from the wheel.

▲

) or down (

The VOL button adjusts the volume up ( ). Press the top or bottom of the button, hold it until the desired volume is reached, then release it.

▼

＋

If you are listening to the radio, use the CH button to change stations. Each time you press the top ( ) of the button, the system goes to the next preset station on the band you are listening to. Press the bottom − station. If you press and hold the CH button ( ) until you hear a beep, the system goes into the seek mode. It finds a station with a strong signal.

) to go back to the previous

) or (

＋

−

If you are playing a disc, the system skips to the beginning of the next track each time you press the top ) of the CH button. Press the ＋ bottom ( beginning of the current track. Press it again to return to the previous

) to return to the

−

Onmodelswithnavigationsystem To use the voice control system, refer to the navigation system manual.

Auxiliary Input Jack Ifequipped The auxiliary input jack is under the accessory power socket. The system will accept auxiliary input from standard audio accessories.

When the appropriate audio unit is connected to the auxiliary input jack, press the CD/XM or XM/AUX button to select the unit.

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Security System

OnU.SLXandEXmodels The security system helps to protect your vehicle and valuables from theft. The horn sounds and a combination of headlights (low beam), parking lights, side marker lights, and taillights flash if someone attempts to break into your vehicle or remove the radio. This alarm continues for 2
minutes, then it stops. To reset an alarming system before the 2
minutes have elapsed, unlock the driver’s door with the key or the remote transmitter.

The security system automatically sets 15 seconds after you lock the doors, hood, and trunk. For the system to activate, you must lock the doors from the outside with the key, driver’s lock tab, door lock switch, or remote transmitter. The security system indicator on the instrument panel starts blinking immediately to show you the system is setting itself.

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SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR

Once the security system is set, opening any door, the trunk, or the hood without using the key or the remote transmitter will cause it to alarm. It also alarms if the radio is removed from the dashboard or the wiring is cut.

With the system set, you can still open the trunk with the master key or the remote transmitter without triggering the alarm. The alarm will sound if the trunk lock is forced, or the trunk is opened with the trunk release handle.

The security system will not set if the hood, trunk, or any door is not fully closed. If the system will not set, check the door and trunk open indicators on the instrument panel (see page ) to see if the doors and trunk are fully closed. Since it is not part of the monitor display, manually check the hood.

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To see if the system is set

NOTE: after you exit the vehicle, press the LOCK button on the remote transmitter within 5 seconds. If the system is set, the horn will beep once. Do not attempt to alter this system or add other devices to it.

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OnLXandEXmodels Cruise control allows you to maintain a set speed above 25 mph (40 km/h) without keeping your foot on the accelerator pedal. It should be used for cruising on straight, open highways. It is not recommended for city driving, winding roads, slippery roads, heavy rain, or bad weather.

Improper use of the cruise control can lead to a crash.

Use the cruise control only when traveling on open highways in good weather.

Using the Cruise Control

CRUISE BUTTON

RES/ACCEL BUTTON

CANCEL BUTTON

DECEL/SET BUTTON

1.

Push the CRUISE button on the steering wheel. The CRUISE MAIN indicator on the instrument panel comes on.

2.

Accelerate to the desired cruising speed above 25 mph (40 km/h).

Cruise Control

3.

Press and release the DECEL/ SET button on the steering wheel. The CRUISE CONTROL indicator on the instrument panel comes on to show the system is now activated.

Cruise control may not hold the set speed when you are going up and down hills. If your speed increases going down a hill, use the brakes to slow down. This will cancel cruise control. To resume the set speed, press the RES/ACCEL button. The indicator on the instrument panel will come back on.

When climbing a steep hill, the automatic transmission may downshift to hold the set speed.

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Cruise Control

Changing the Set Speed You can increase the set cruising speed in any of these ways:

Press and hold the RES/ACCEL button. When you reach the desired cruising speed, release the button.

To increase your speed in very small amounts, tap the RES/ ACCEL button. Each time you do this, the vehicle will speed up about 1 mph (1.6 km/h).

Push on the accelerator pedal. Accelerate to the desired cruising speed, and press the DECEL/SET button.

You can decrease the set cruising speed in any of these ways:

Press and hold the DECEL/SET button. Release the button when you reach the desired speed.

To slow down in very small amounts, tap the DECEL/SET button. Each time you do this, your vehicle will slow down about 1 mph (1.6 km/h).

Tap the brake or clutch pedal lightly with your foot. The CRUISE CONTROL indicator on the instrument panel goes out. When the vehicle slows to the desired speed, press the DECEL/ SET button.

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Even with the cruise control turned on, you can still use the accelerator pedal to speed up for passing. After completing the pass, take your foot off the accelerator pedal. The vehicle will return to the set cruising speed.

Resting your foot on the brake or clutch pedal causes the cruise control to cancel.

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Resuming the Set Speed When you push the CANCEL button, or tap the brake or clutch pedal, the system will remember the previously-set cruising speed. To return to that speed, accelerate to above 25 mph (40 km/h) then press and release the RES/ACCEL button. The CRUISE CONTROL indicator comes on. The vehicle will accelerate to the same cruising speed as before.

Pressing the CRUISE button turns the system off and erases the previous cruising speed.

Canceling Cruise Control

CRUISE BUTTON

CANCEL BUTTON

You can cancel cruise control in any of these ways:

Tap the brake or clutch pedal.

Push the CANCEL button on the steering wheel.

Push the CRUISE button on the steering wheel.

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Before Driving

Before you begin driving your vehicle, you should know what gasoline to use and how to check the levels of important fluids. You also need to know how to properly store luggage or packages. The information in this section will help you. If you plan to add any accessories to your vehicle, please read the information in this section first.

Break-in Period Fuel Recommendation Service Station Procedures

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Refueling Opening and Closing the

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Oil Check Engine Coolant Check

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Break-in Period, Fuel Recommendation

Break-in Period Help assure your vehicle’s future reliability and performance by paying extra attention to how you drive during the first 600 miles (1,000 km). During this period:

Avoid full-throttle starts and rapid acceleration.

Avoid hard braking for the first 200 miles (300 km).

Do not change the oil until the scheduled maintenance time.

Do not tow a trailer.

You should also follow these recommendations with an overhauled or exchanged engine, or when the brakes are replaced.

Fuel Recommendation Your vehicle is designed to operate on unleaded gasoline with a pump octane number of 87 or higher. Use of a lower octane gasoline can cause a persistent, heavy, metallic rapping noise that can lead to engine damage.

Onvehicleswithmanualtransmission You may hear a knocking noise from the engine if you drive the vehicle at low engine speed (below about 1,000
rpm) in a higher gear. To stop this, raise the engine speed by shifting to a lower gear.

We recommended using a quality gasoline containing detergent additives that help prevent fuel system and engine deposits.

In addition, in order to maintain good performance, fuel economy, and emissions control, we strongly recommend, in areas where it is available, the use of gasoline that

does NOT contain manganese-based fuel additives such as MMT.

Use of gasoline with these additives may adversely affect performance, and cause the malfunction indicator lamp on your instrument panel to come on. If this happens, contact your authorized dealer for service.

Some gasoline today is blended with oxygenates such as ethanol or MTBE. Your vehicle is designed to operate on oxygenated gasoline containing up to 10 percent ethanol by volume and up to 15 percent MTBE by volume. Do not use gasoline containing methanol. If you notice any undesirable operating symptoms, try another service station or switch to another brand of gasoline. For further important fuel-related information, please refer to your Quick Start Guide

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Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive. You can be burned or seriously injured when handling fuel.

Stop the engine, and keep heat, sparks, and flame away. Handle fuel only outdoors. Wipe up spills immediately.

Refueling

Push

1.

Park with the driver’s side closest to the gas pump.

2.

To open the fuel fill door, push down the lever on the left of the driver’s seat.

Service Station Procedures

3.

4.

Remove the fuel fill cap slowly. You may hear a hissing sound as pressure inside the tank escapes. Place the cap in the holder on the fuel fill door.

Stop filling the tank after the fuel nozzle automatically clicks off. Do not try to ‘‘top off’’ the tank. Leave some room for the fuel to expand with temperature changes.

Ifthefuelnozzlekeepsclickingoff even though the tank is not full, there may be a problem with your vehicle’s fuel vapor recovery system. The system helps keep fuel vapors from going into the atmosphere. Consult your dealer.

FUEL FILL CAP

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Service Station Procedures

5.

Screw the fuel fill cap back on until it clicks at least once. If you do not properly tighten the cap, the malfunction indicator lamp may come on (see page will also see a ‘‘CHECK FUEL CAP’’ message on the information display.

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Push the fuel fill door closed until it latches.

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Opening and Closing the Hood

LATCH

HOOD RELEASE HANDLE

1.

2.

Park the vehicle, and set the parking brake. Pull the hood release handle under the lower left corner of the dashboard. The hood will pop up slightly.

If the hood latch handle moves stiffly, or if you can open the hood without lifting the handle, the mechanism should be cleaned and lubricated.

Put your fingers under the front edge of the hood near the center. Slide your hand to the left until you feel the hood latch handle. Push this handle up to release it. Lift up the hood.

3.

Holding the grip (the rod can be hot if the engine has been running), pull the support rod out of its clip. Insert the end into the designated hole in the hood.

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SUPPORT ROD

Oil Check

DIPSTICK

Service Station Procedures

GRIP

CLIP

To close the hood, lift it up slightly to remove the support rod from the hole. Put the support rod back into its holding clip. Lower the hood to about a foot (30 cm) above the fender, then let it drop. Make sure it is securely latched.

Wait a few minutes after turning the engine off before you check the oil.

1.

Remove the dipstick (orange loop).

4.

Remove the dipstick again, and check the level. It should be between the upper and lower marks.

UPPER MARK LOWER MARK

2.

Wipe the dipstick with a clean cloth or paper towel.

3.

Insert it all the way back in its tube.

If it is near or below the lower mark, 191
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Adding Engine Oil

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Service Station Procedures, Fuel Economy

Engine Coolant Check

RESERVE TANK

MAX

MIN

Look at the coolant level in the radiator reserve tank. Make sure it is between the MAX and MIN lines. If Adding it is below the MIN line, see Engine Coolant 194

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Owner’s Maintenance on page

Refer to Checks for information about checking other items on your vehicle.

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Improving Fuel Economy

Always maintain your vehicle according to the maintenance messages displayed in the information display. See Maintenance Checks 186

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Owner’s (see page

an underinflated tire Forexample, causes more ‘‘rolling resistance,’’ which uses more fuel.

The build-up of snow or mud on your vehicle’s underside adds weight and rolling resistance. Frequent cleaning helps your fuel mileage and reduces the chance of corrosion.

Drive moderately. Rapid acceleration, abrupt cornering, and hard braking use more fuel.

Always drive in the highest gear possible.

Try to maintain a constant speed. Everytimeyouslowdownand speed up, your vehicle uses extra fuel. Use cruise control when appropriate.

Combine several short trips into one.

The air conditioning puts an extra load on the engine which makes it usemorefuel.Usethefresh-air ventilation when possible.

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Modifying your vehicle, or installing some non-Honda accessories, can make it unsafe. Before you make any modifications or add any accessories, be sure to read the following information.

Accessories Your dealer has Honda accessories that allow you to personalize your vehicle. These accessories have been designed and approved for your vehicle, and are covered by warranty.

Although non-Honda accessories may fit on your vehicle, they may not meet factory specifications, and could adversely affect your vehicle’s handling and stability.