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2. 3. 4.
Set the fan to the desired speed. Turn on the air conditioning. Select Adjust the temperature control dial so the mixture of heated and cooled air feels comfortable.
and Fresh Air mode.
This setting is suitable for all driving conditions whenever the outside temperature is above 32°F (0°C).
Heating and Cooling
ToDefogandDefrost To remove fog from the inside of the windows:
1. 2.
3.
4.
, the
Set the fan to the desired speed. Select When you select system automatically switches to Fresh Air mode and turns on the A/C. Adjust the temperature control dial so the air flow from the defroster vents feels warm. Turn on the rear window defogger to help clear the rear window.
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To remove exterior frost or ice from the windshield and side windows after the car has been sitting out in cold weather:
1. 2.
3.
Start the engine. Select When you select system automatically switches to Fresh Air mode and turns on the A/C. Set the fan and temperature controls to maximum.
, the
To rapidly remove exterior frost or ice from the windshield (on very cold days), first select the Recirculation mode. Once the windshield is clear, select the Fresh Air mode to avoid fogging the windows.
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MODE CONTROL DIAL
TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAL
FAN CONTROL DIAL
RECIRCULATION BUTTON
AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) BUTTON
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These settings direct all the air flow to the defroster vents at the base of the windshield and the side window defroster vents. The air flow will get warmer and clear the windows faster as the engine warms up. You can close the side vents with the dial beside each vent. This will send more warm air to the windshield defroster vents.
For safety, make sure you have a clear view through all the windows before driving away.
To Turn Everything Off To shut off the system temporarily, turn the fan speed and temperature control dials all the way to the left.
You should shut the system completely off only for the first few minutes of driving in cold weather, until the engine coolant warms up enough to operate the heater. Keep the fan on at all other times so stale air does not build up in the interior.
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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
123
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ST INDICATOR
AM/FM BUTTON
SCAN INDICATOR
A.SEL BUTTON SCAN BUTTON
PWR/VOL KNOB
PRESET BUTTONS
TUNE KNOB
SEEK BAR
Operating the Radio The ignition switch must be in ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) to operate the audio system. Turn the system on by pushing the PWR/ VOL knob 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.
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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 knob clockwise to tune to a higher frequency, or counterclockwise to tune to a lower frequency.
To change the frequency rapidly, press and hold the top or bottom of the SEEK bar. Release the bar when the display reaches the desired frequency. Depending on which part of the bar you press, the system scans upward or downward from the current frequency.
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The SEEK function
SEEK searches the band for a station with a strong signal. To activate it, press and release the top or bottom of the SEEK bar. Depending on which part of the bar you press, the system scans upward or downward from the current frequency. It stops when it finds a station with a strong signal.
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The SCAN function
SCAN samples all the stations with strong signals on the selected band. To activate it, press the SCAN button, then release it. The system will scan up the band for a station with a strong signal. When it finds one, it will stop and play that station for approximately five seconds. If you do nothing, the system will then scan for the next strong station and play that for five seconds. When it plays a station that you want to continue listening to, press the SCAN button again.
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You can store the
Preset frequencies of your favorite radio stations in the six preset buttons. Each button will store one frequency on the AM band, and two frequencies on the FM band.
To store a frequency:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Select the desired band, AM or FM. FM1 and FM2 let you store two frequencies with each preset button.
Use the TUNE, SEEK, or SCAN function to tune the radio to a desired station.
Pick the Preset button you want for that station. Press the button and hold it until you hear a beep.
Repeat steps 1 to 3 to store a total of six stations on AM and twelve on FM.
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AM/FM BUTTON
ST INDICATOR
SCAN INDICATOR
A.SEL BUTTON SCAN BUTTON
PWR/VOL KNOB
SEEK BAR
PRESET BUTTONS
TUNE KNOB
Once a station’s frequency is stored, simply press and release the proper preset button to tune to it.
The preset frequencies will be lost if your car’s battery goes dead, is disconnected, or the radio fuse is removed.
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AUTO SELECT traveling far from home and can no longer receive the stations you preset, you can use the Auto Select feature to find stations in the local area.
To activate Auto Select, press the A. SEL button. A. SEL will flash in the display, and the system will go into scan mode for several seconds. It automatically scans both bands, looking for stations with strong signals. It stores the frequencies of six AM stations and twelve FM stations in the preset buttons. You can then use the preset buttons to select those stations.
If you are in a remote area, Auto Select may not find six strong AM stations or twelve strong FM stations. If this happens, you will see a ‘‘0’’ displayed when you press any preset button that does not have a station stored.
AM/FM BUTTON
A.SEL INDICATOR
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A.SEL BUTTON SCAN BUTTON
PWR/VOL KNOB
SEEK BAR
PRESET BUTTONS
TUNE KNOB
If you do not like the stations Auto Select has stored, you can store other frequencies in the preset buttons. Use the TUNE, SEEK, or SCAN function to find the desired frequencies, then store them in the selected preset buttons as described previously.
Auto Select does not erase the frequencies that you preset pre- viously. When you return home, turn off Auto Select by pressing the A. SEL button. The preset buttons will then select the frequencies you originally set.
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Adjusting the Sound Bass, Treble, Balance, and Fader are each adjustable. You select which of these you want to adjust by pressing the TUNE knob. The mode changes from BAS to TRE to FAD to BAL, and then back to the selected audio mode, each time you press the TUNE knob.
LEVEL NUMBER INDICATOR
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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 level number on the display shows you the range. When the adjustment level reaches the center, you will see ‘‘
’’.
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TUNE KNOB
The system will automatically return the display to the selected audio mode about five seconds after you stop adjusting a mode with the TUNE knob.
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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 level number on the display shows you the range. When the adjustment level reaches the center, you will see ‘‘
’’.
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Audio System Lighting You can use the instrument panel brightness control dial to adjust the il- lumination of the audio system (see page illuminates when the parking lights are on, even if the radio is turned off.
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Digital Clock The display of your audio system usually shows the time when the ignition switch is in ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II). It shows the operation mode of the radio, CD player, or optional CD changer/cassette player when you operate them, and goes back to the time display after five seconds.
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CLOCK (SCAN/RPT) BUTTON
H BUTTON
M BUTTON R BUTTON
If an error occurs while operating the CD player or optional CD changer, the display will show the error code and will not switch to the time display until the error is and corrected (see pages
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).
You can set the time only when the clock is displayed.
Adjust the hours by pressing and holding the CLOCK (SCAN/RPT) button, then pressing the H (Preset 4) button.
Adjust the minutes by pressing and holding the CLOCK (SCAN/RPT) button, then pressing the M (Preset 5) button.
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You can quickly set the time to the nearest hour. If the displayed time is before the half hour, the clock is set back to the previous hour by pressing and holding the CLOCK (SCAN/RPT) button, then pressing the R (Preset 6) button. If the displayed time is after the half hour, the clock is set forward to the beginning of the next hour. For example:
1:06 would RESET to 1:00. 1:52 would RESET to 2:00.
Radio Frequencies Your Honda’s radio can receive the complete AM and FM bands. Those bands cover these frequen- cies:
AM band: 530 to 1,710 kilohertz FM band: 87.7 to 107.9 megahertz
Radio stations on the AM band are assigned frequencies at least ten kilohertz apart (530, 540, 550). Stations on the FM band are assigned frequencies at least 0.2
megahertz apart (87.9, 88.1, 88.3).Stations must use these exact frequencies. It is fairly common for stations to round-off the frequency in their advertising, so your radio could display a frequency of 100.9 even though the announcer may identify the station as ‘‘FM101.’’
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Radio Reception How well your Honda’s radio receives stations is dependent on many factors, such as the distance from the station’s transmitter, nearby large objects, and atmos- pheric conditions.
A radio station’s signal gets weaker as you get farther away from its transmitter. If you are listening to an AM station, you will notice the sound volume becoming weaker, and the station drifting in and out. If you are listening to an FM station, you will see the stereo indicator flickering off and on as the signal weakens. Eventually, the stereo indicator will go off and the sound will fade completely as you get out of range of the station’s signal.
Driving very near the transmitter of a station that is broadcasting on a frequency close to the frequency of the station you are listening to can also affect your radio’s reception. You may temporarily hear both stations, or hear only the station you are close to.
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Electrical interference from passing vehicles and stationary sources can cause temporary reception problems.
AsrequiredbytheFCC: Changesormodificationsnotexpressly approvedbythepartyresponsiblefor compliancecouldvoidtheuser’s authoritytooperatetheequipment.
Radio signals, especially on the FM band, are deflected by large objects such as buildings and hills. Your radio then receives both the direct signal from the station’s transmitter, and the deflected signal. This causes the sound to distort or flutter. This is a main cause of poor radio reception in city driving.
Radio reception can be affected by atmospheric conditions such as thunderstorms, high humidity, and even sunspots. You may be able to receive a distant radio station one day and not receive it the next day because of a change in conditions.
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Operating the CD Player You operate the CD player with the same controls used for the radio.
With the ignition switch in ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II), insert the disc into the CD slot. Push the disc in halfway, the drive will pull it in the rest of the way and begin to play. The number of the track that is playing is shown in the display.
You can also play 3-inch (8-cm) discs without using an adapter ring. Play only standard round discs. Odd- shaped CDs may jam in the drive or cause other problems.
For best results when using CD-R discs, use only high quality discs labeled for audio use. When recording a CD-R, the recording must be closed in order for the disc to be used by CD players. CD-RW discs will not work in this unit.
CD/TAPE BUTTON
RPT INDICATOR
AM/FM BUTTON
CD SLOT
RDM BUTTON
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EJECT BUTTON
PWR/VOL KNOB
RDM INDICATOR
SEEK/SKIP BAR
RPT BUTTON
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When the system reaches the end of the disc, it will return to the begin- ning and play the disc again.
You can switch to the radio while a CD is playing by pressing the AM/ FM button. Press the CD/TAPE 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
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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.
playing the disc, press the CD/TAPE button.
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 and release the side to skip backward to the beginning of the current track. Press it again to skip to the beginning of the previous track.
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Operating the CD Changer (Optional) A 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, along with contamination from fingerprints, liquids, and felt-tip pens, can cause the CD to not play properly, or possibly jam in the drive.
When a CD is not being played, store it in its case to protect it from dust and other contamination. To prevent warpage, keep CDs out of direct sunlight and extreme heat.
To clean a disc, use a clean soft cloth. Wipe across the disc from the center to the outside edge.
A new CD may be rough on the inner and outer edges. The small plastic pieces causing this roughness can flake off and fall on the re- cording surface of the disc, causing skipping or other problems. Remove these pieces by rubbing the inner and outer edges with the side of a pencil or pen.
Never try to insert foreign objects in the CD player or the magazine.
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CD Player Error Indications If you see an error indication in the display while operating the CD player, find the cause in the chart to the right. If you cannot clear the error indication, take the car to your Honda dealer.
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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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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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Dolby noise reduction manufactured under
license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corpo- ration. ‘‘DOLBY’’ and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories
Licensing Corporation.
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CD/TAPE BUTTON
RPT INDICATOR
AM/FM BUTTON
NOISE REDUCTION INDICATOR
RPT BUTTON
PWR/VOL KNOB
FF BUTTON
NR BUTTON
SKIP BAR
PLAY/PROG BUTTON
REW BUTTON
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The tape direction indicator will light to show you which side of the cassette is playing. The indicates the side you inserted facing upward is now playing. If you want to play the other side, press the PLAY/ PROG button.
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Dolby noise reduction turns on when you insert a cassette. If the tape was not recorded with Dolby noise reduction, turn it off by pressing the NR button.
Noise reduction remains off until you turn it on by pressing the button again.
When the system reaches the end of the tape, it will automatically reverse direction and play the other side. If you want to remove the cassette from the drive, press the EJECT button on the cassette player.
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If you turn the system off while a tape is playing, either with the PWR/ VOL knob or by turning off the ignition, the cassette will remain in the drive. When you turn the system back on, the cassette player will be in pause mode. To begin playing, press the PLAY/PROG button.
To switch to the radio or CD player while a tape is playing, press the AM/FM, or CD/TAPE button. To change back to the cassette player, push the CD/TAPE button.
Tape Search Functions With a cassette playing, you can use the FF, REW, SKIP, or REPEAT function to find a desired program.
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FF/REW Fast Forward and Re- wind move the tape rapidly. To re- wind the tape, push the REW button. You will see REW in the display. To fast forward the tape, push the FF button. You will see FF displayed. Press the PLAY/PROG button to take the system out of rewind or fast forward. If the system reaches the end of the tape while in fast forward or rewind, it automatically stops that function, reverses direction, and begins to play.
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SKIP The Skip Function allows you to find the beginning of a song or passage. To find the beginning of the song or passage currently playing, push the lower part of the SKIP bar. You will see REW flashing in the display as the tape rewinds. To find the beginning of the next song, push the upper part of the SKIP bar. You will see FF flashing in the display as the tape fast forwards. When the system finds the beginning of a song or passage, it goes back to PLAY mode.
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The Repeat function
REPEAT continuously replays the current song or passage. Press the RPT button to activate it; you will see RPT displayed as a reminder. When the system reaches the end of the song or passage currently playing, it will automatically go into rewind. When it senses the beginning of the same song or passage, the system returns to PLAY mode. It will continue to repeat this same program until you deactivate REPEAT by pressing the button again.
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The SKIP and REPEAT functions use silent periods on the tape to find the end of a song or passage. These features may not work to your satisfaction if there is almost no gap between selections, a high noise level between selections, or a silent period in the middle of a selection.
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Caring for the Cassette Player The cassette player picks up dirt and oxides from the tape. This contami- nation builds up over time and causes the sound quality to degrade. To prevent this, you should clean the player after every 30 hours of use. Your dealer has a cleaning kit available.
If you do not clean the cassette player regularly, it may eventually become impossible to remove the contamination with a normal cleaning kit.
Use 100-minute or shorter cassettes. Cassettes longer than that use thinner tape that may break or jam the drive.
Look at the cassette before you insert it. If the tape is loose, tighten it by turning a hub with a pencil or your finger.
If the label is peeling off, remove it from the cassette or it could cause the cassette to jam in the player. Never try to insert a warped or damaged cassette in the player.
When they are not in use, store cassettes in their cases to protect them from dust and moisture. Never place cassettes where they will be exposed to direct sunlight, high heat, or high humidity. If a cassette is exposed to extreme heat or cold, let it reach a moderate temperature before inserting it in the player.
Never try to insert foreign objects into the cassette player.
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If you see the error indication ‘‘ ’’ on the display, press the EJECT button and remove the cassette from the unit. Make sure the tape is not damaged. If the cassette will not eject or the error indication stays on after the cassette ejects, take the car to your Honda dealer.
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Theft Protection Your car’s audio system will disable itself if it is disconnected from electrical power for any reason. To make it work again, the user must enter a specific five-digit code in the Preset buttons. Because there are hundreds of number combinations possible from five 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 number and serial number. 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. If you should happen to lose the card, you must obtain the code number from your Honda dealer. To do this, you will need the system’s serial number.
If your car’s battery is disconnected or goes dead, or the radio fuse is removed, the audio system will disable itself. If this happens, you will see ‘‘ display the next time you turn on the system. Use the Preset buttons to enter the five-digit code. If it is entered correctly, the radio will start playing.
’’ in the frequency
If you make a mistake entering the code, do not start over or try to correct your mistake. Complete the five-digit sequence, then enter the correct code. You have ten tries to enter the correct code. If you are unsuccessful in ten attempts, you must then leave the system on for one hour before trying again.
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You will have to store your favorite stations in the Preset buttons after the system begins working. Your original settings were lost when power was disconnected.
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UsingtheCruiseControl
Cruise Control
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 conditions such as city driving, winding roads, slippery roads, heavy rain, or bad weather. You should have full control of the car under those conditions.
RESUME/ accel BUTTON
SET/decel BUTTON
Improper use of the cruise control can lead to a crash.
Use the cruise control only when traveling on open highways in good weather.
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Push in the Cruise Control Master Switch to the left of the steering column. The indicator in the switch will light.
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Accelerate to the desired cruising speed above 25 mph (40 km/h).
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Press and release the SET/decel button on the steering wheel. The CRUISE CONTROL light on the instrument panel comes on to show the system is now activated.
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The 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 to the desired speed. This will cancel the cruise control. To resume the set speed, press the RESUME/accel button. The CRUISE CONTROL light on the instrument panel comes on.
ChangingtheSetSpeed You can increase the set cruising speed in any of these ways:
Press and hold the RESUME/ accel button. The car will acceler- ate. When you reach the desired cruising speed, release the button.
To increase your speed in very small amounts, tap the RESUME/ accel button repeatedly. Each time you do this, your car will speed up about 1 mph (1.6 km/h).
Push on the accelerator pedal. Ac- celerate to the desired cruising speed and press the SET/decel button.
Cruise Control
You can decrease the set cruising speed in any of these ways:
Press and hold the SET/decel button. The car will decelerate. Release the button when you reach the desired speed.
To slow down in very small amounts, tap the SET/decel button repeatedly. Each time you do this, your car will slow down about 1 mph (1.6 km/h).
Tap the brake or clutch pedal lightly with your foot. The CRUISE CONTROL light on the instrument panel will go out. When the car slows to the desired speed, press the SET/decel button. The car will then maintain the desired speed.
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Cruise Control
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 car will return to the set cruising speed.
Resting your foot on the brake or clutch pedal will cause the cruise control to cancel.
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CancellingtheCruiseControl
CANCEL BUTTON
You can cancel the cruise control in any of these ways:
Tap the brake or clutch pedal.
Push the CANCEL button on the steering wheel.
Press the Cruise Control Master Switch.
When you push the CANCEL button, or tap the brake or clutch pedal, the CRUISE CONTROL light on the instrument panel will go out and the car will begin to slow down. You can use the accelerator pedal in the normal way.
The system remembers the previously-set cruising speed. To return to that speed, accelerate to above 25 mph (40 km/h), then press the RESUME/accel button. The CRUISE CONTROL light comes on, and the car will accelerate to the same cruising speed as before.
Pressing the Cruise Control Master Switch turns the system completely off and erases the previous cruising speed from memory. To use the system again, refer to Usingthe CruiseControl
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Before you begin driving your Honda, 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 car, please read the information in this section first.
Filling the Fuel Tank Opening the Hood
Break-in Period Gasoline Service Station Procedures
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Oil Check Engine Coolant Check
Vehicle Condition Driving Habits
Fuel Economy
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Break-in Period, Gasoline
Break-in Period Help assure your car’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. New brakes need to be broken-in by moderate use for the first 200 miles (300
km).Do not change the oil until the recommended time or mileage interval shown in the maintenance schedule.
You should follow these same re- commendations with an overhauled or exchanged engine, or when the brakes are relined.
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In Canada, some gasolines contain an octane-enhancing additive called MMT. If you use such gasolines, your emission control system performance may deteriorate and the Malfunction Indicator Lamp on your instrument panel may turn on. If this happens, contact your authorized Honda dealer for service.
Gasoline Your Honda is designed to operate on unleaded gasoline with a pump octane number of 86 or higher. Use of a lower octane gasoline can cause a persistent, heavy metallic rapping noise in the engine that can lead to mechanical damage.
We recommend gasolines containing detergent additives that help prevent fuel system and engine deposits.
Using gasoline containing lead will damage your car’s emissions controls. This contributes to air pollution.
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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.
Filling the Fuel Tank
Pull
1.
Because the fuel fill cap is on the driver’s side of the car, park with that side closest to the service station pumps.
2.
Open the fuel fill door by pulling on the handle to the left of the driver’s seat.
Service Station Procedures
FUEL FILL CAP
3.
Remove the fuel fill cap slowly. You may hear a hissing sound as pressure inside the tank escapes.
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Service Station Procedures
ATTACHMENT
4.
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.
Opening the Hood
HOOD RELEASE HANDLE
SLIT
FUEL FILL CAP
Put the attachment on the fuel fill cap into the slit on the fuel fill door.
5.
Your car has an on-board refueling vapor recovery system to help keep fuel vapors from going into the atmosphere. If the fuel nozzle keeps clicking off even though the tank is not full, there may be a problem with this system. Consult your dealer.
Screw the fuel fill cap back on, tighten it until it clicks several times. If you do not properly tighten the cap, the Malfunction Indicator Lamp may come on (see page
236
).
6.
Push the fuel fill door closed until it latches.
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1.
Shift to Park or Neutral and set the parking brake. Pull the hood release handle located under the lower left corner of the dashboard. The hood will pop up slightly.
If you can open the hood without lifting the hood latch handle, or the hood latch handle moves stiffly or does not spring back as before, the mechanism should be cleaned and lubricated (see page
181
).
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LATCH
2.
Standing in front of the car, put your fingers under the front edge of the hood to the right of center. Slide your hand to the left until you feel the hood latch handle. Lift up on this handle until it releases the hood. Lift the hood.
Service Station Procedures
GRIP
CLIP
SUPPORT ROD
3.
Pull the support rod out of its clip and insert the end into the hole on the left side of the hood.
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.
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Service Station Procedures
After closing the hood, make sure it is securely latched.
OilCheck
DIPSTICK
Check the engine oil level every time you fill the car with fuel. Wait a few minutes after turning the engine off before you check the oil.
1.
Remove the dipstick (orange handle).
2.
Wipe the dipstick with a clean cloth or paper towel.
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UPPER MARK LOWER MARK
3.
Insert it all the way back in its tube.
4.
Remove the dipstick again and check the level. It should be between the upper and lower marks.
If it is near or below the lower mark, see
Adding Oil
on page
167
Service Station Procedures
EngineCoolantCheck
MAX
RESERVE TANK
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 for 171
information on adding the proper coolant.on page
Owner Maintenance on page
Refer to Checks on checking other items in your Honda.
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for information
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Fuel Economy
The condition of your car and your driving habits are the two most important things that affect the fuel mileage you get.
Vehicle Condition Always maintain your car according to the maintenance schedule. This will keep it in top operating condition.
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Owner Maintenance
An important part of that mainte- nance is the Checks ). For example, an underinflated tire causes more ‘‘rolling resistance,’’ which uses fuel. It also wears out faster, so check the tire pressure at least monthly.
In winter, the build-up of snow on your car’s underside adds weight and rolling resistance. Frequent cleaning helps your fuel mileage and reduces the chance of corrosion.
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Driving Habits You can improve fuel economy by driving moderately. Rapid acceler- ation, abrupt cornering, and hard braking use more fuel.
Always drive in the highest gear that allows the engine to run and acceler- ate smoothly.
Depending on traffic conditions, try to maintain a constant speed. Every time you slow down and speed up, your car uses extra fuel.
A cold engine uses more fuel than a warm engine. It is not necessary to ‘‘warm-up’’ a cold engine by letting it idle for a long time. You can drive away in about a minute, no matter how cold it is outside. The engine will warm up faster, and you get better fuel economy. To cut down on the number of ‘‘cold starts,’’ try to combine several short trips into one.
The air conditioning puts an extra load on the engine which makes it use more fuel. Turn off the A/C to cut down on air conditioning use. Use the flow-through ventilation when the outside air temperature is moderate.
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Modifying your car, or installing some non-Honda accessories, can make your car unsafe. Before you make any modifications or add any accessories, be sure to read the following information.
Accessories Your dealer has genuine Honda accessories that allow you to personalize your car. These accessories have been designed and approved for your car, and are covered by warranty.
Non-Honda accessories are usually designed for universal applications. Although aftermarket accessories may fit on your car, they may not meet factory specifications, and could adversely affect your car’s handling and stability. (See ‘‘Modifications’’ on page 136
additional information.)for
Improper accessories or modifications can affect your car’s handling, stability, and performance, and cause a crash in which you can be hurt or killed.
Follow all instructions in this owner’s manual regarding accessories and modifications.
When properly installed, cellular phones, alarms, two-way radios, and low-powered audio systems should not interfere with your car’s computer-controlled systems, such as the SRS and anti-lock brake system.
Accessories and Modifications
However, if electronic accessories are improperly installed, or exceed your car’s electrical system capacity, they can interfere with the operation of your car, or even cause the airbags to deploy.
Before installing any accessory:
Make sure the accessory does not obscure any lights, or interfere with proper vehicle operation or performance.
Be sure electronic accessories do not overload electrical circuits (see page
240
).
Have the installer contact your Honda dealer for assistance before installing any electronic accessory.
If possible, have your dealer inspect the final installation.
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Accessories and Modifications
Modifications Do not remove any original equipment or modify your car in any way that would alter its design or operation. This could make your car unsafe and illegal to drive.
In addition, any modifications that decrease ground clearance increase the chance of undercarriage parts striking a curb, speed bump, or other raised object, which could cause your airbags to deploy.
For example, do not make any modifications that would change the ride height of your car, or install wheels and tires with a different overall diameter.
Do not modify your steering wheel or any other part of your Supplemental Restraint System. Modifications could make the system ineffective.
Such modifications can adversely affect handling, and interfere with the operation of the vehicle’s anti- lock brakes and other systems.
Additional Safety Precautions Donotattachorplaceobjectsonthe Any object attached to airbagcovers. or placed on the covers marked ‘‘SRS AIRBAG,’’ in the center of the steering wheel and on top of the dashboard, could interfere with the proper operation of the airbags. Or, if the airbags inflate, the objects could be propelled inside the vehicle and hurt someone.
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Onlywhenequippedwithsideairbags Donotattachhardobjectsonor If a side airbag nearafrontdoor. inflates, a cup holder or other hard object attached on or near the door could be propelled inside the vehicle and hurt someone.
Donotplaceanyobjectsoverthe outsideedgeofafrontseat-back. Covering the outside edge of a front seat-back, with a non-Honda seat cover for example, could prevent the airbag from inflating properly.
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DOOR POCKET
DRIVER’S POCKET
CARGO AREA
CONSOLE COMPARTMENT
GLOVE BOX
Carrying Cargo
Your car has several convenient storage areas so you can stow cargo safely.
The glove box, and the pockets in the doors and seat-back, are designed for small, lightweight items. The cargo area is intended for larger, heavier items. In addition, the back seat can be folded down to allow you to carry more cargo or longer items.
However, carrying too much cargo, or improperly storing it, can affect your car’s handling, stability, stopping distance, and tires, and make it unsafe. Before carrying any type of cargo, be sure to read the following pages.
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Carrying Cargo
Load Limit The maximum load limit for your car is 850 lbs (395 kg). This figure includes the total weight of all occupants, cargo, accessories, and the tongue weight if you are towing a trailer.
3.
4.
Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from 850 lbs (395 kg).
The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity.
Following are the steps for determining the correct cargo and luggage load limit.
1.
Locate the statement, ‘‘the combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed 850 lbs (395 kg)’’ on your car’s placard (on the driver’s doorjamb).
2.
Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your car. (Five is the seating capacity of your car.)
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For example, if there will be four 150
lbs (70 kg) occupants in your car, the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 250 lbs (115
kg). × kg) 850 lbs (395 kg) 250 lbs (115 kg)150 lbs (70 kg) = 600 lbs (280
600 lbs (280 kg) =
−
5.
Determine the combined weight of accessories, luggage, and cargo being loaded in the vehicle. The weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in step 4 [250
lbs (115 kg) in this example].Overloading or improper loading can affect handling and stability and cause a crash in which you can be hurt or killed.
Follow all load limits and other loading guidelines in this manual.
6.
If your car will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will be transferred to your car. Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your car.
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Carrying Cargo
Carrying Items in the Passenger Compartment
Store or secure all items that could be thrown around and hurt someone during a crash.
Be sure items placed on the floor behind the front seats cannot roll under the seats and interfere with the driver’s ability to operate the pedals, or with the proper operation of the seats.
Keep the glove box closed while driving. If it is open, a passenger could injure their knees during a crash or sudden stop.
Carrying Cargo in the Cargo Area or on a Roof Rack
Distribute cargo evenly on the floor of the cargo area, placing the heaviest items on the bottom and as far forward as possible.
If you fold down the back seat, tie down items that could be thrown about the vehicle during a crash or sudden stop.
Do not place items on the cargo area cover, or stack objects higher than the top of the back seat. They could block your view and be thrown about the vehicle during a crash or sudden stop.
If you carry large items that prevent you from closing the hatch, exhaust gas can enter the passenger area. To avoid the possibility of carbon monoxide poisoning, follow the instructions on page
52
If you can carry any items on a roof rack, be sure the total weight of the rack and the items does not exceed the maximum allowable weight. Please contact your Honda dealer for further information.
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Driving
This section gives you tips on starting the engine under various conditions, and how to operate the 5-speed manual transmission. It also includes important information on parking your car, and the braking system.
Preparing to Drive Starting the Engine
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Parking
at High Altitude
5-speed Manual Transmission Recommended Shift Points Engine Speed Limiter
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The Braking System
Parking Tips
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Remainders ABS Indicator
Driving in Bad Weather Towing a Trailer
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Preparing to Drive
You should do the following checks and adjustments every day before you drive your car.
1.
Make sure all windows, mirrors, and outside lights are clean and unobstructed. Remove frost, snow, or ice.
2.
Check that the hood and hatch are fully closed.
3.
4.
Visually check the tires. If a tire looks low, use a gauge to check its pressure.
Check that any items you may be carrying with you inside are stored properly or fastened down securely.
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10.
Turn the ignition switch ON (II). Check the indicator lights in the instrument panel.
11.
Start the engine (see page
143
).
12.
Check the gauges and indicator lights in the instrument panel (see page
57
).
5.
6.
Check the adjustment of the seat (see page
81
).
Check the adjustment of the inside and outside mirrors (see page
88
).
7.
Check the adjustment of the steering wheel (see page 71
).
8.
Make sure the doors are securely closed and locked.
9.
