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switch will light.

2. Accelerate to the desired cruising

speed above 25 mph (40 km/h).

cruise control. To resume the set speed, press the RESUME/accel button. The CRUISE CONTROL light on the instrument panel comes on.

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

RESUME/ accel

SET/decel

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

3. 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.

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

Press and hold the RESUME/ accel button. The car will acceler- ate. When you reach the desired cruising speed, release the button.

Push on the accelerator pedal. Ac- celerate to the desired cruising speed and press the SET/decel button.

To increase your speed in very small amounts, tap the RESUME/

Steering Wheel Controls

accel button repeatedly. Each time you do this, your vehicle will speed up about 1 mph (1.6 km/h).

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

Press and hold the SET/decel button. The vehicle 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 vehicle will slow down about 1 mph (1.6 km/h).

Tap the brake pedal lightly with your foot. The CRUISE CONTROL light on the instru- ment panel will go out. When the vehicle slows to the desired speed, press the SET/decel button. The vehicle will then maintain the desired speed.

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Steering Wheel Controls

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

Resting your foot on the brake pedal will cause the cruise control to cancel.

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the RESUME/accel button until the CRUISE CONTROL light comes on. The vehicle 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 Using the Cruise Control.

Cancelling the Cruise Control You can cancel the cruise control in any of these ways:

Tap the brake pedal.

Press the SET/decel and RE- SUME/accel buttons at the same time.

Press the Cruise Control Master Switch.

When you tap the brake or clutch pedal, or press the SET and RE- SUME buttons at the same time, the CRUISE CONTROL light on the instrument panel will go out and the vehicle 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) and press

Keys

MASTER KEYS

VALET KEY

KEY NUMBER PLATE

Your vehicle comes with two master keys and a valet key. The master key fits all the locks on your vehicle:

Ignition Doors Glove box Tailgate

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

You should have received a key number plate with your set of keys. You will need this key number if you ever have to get a lost key replaced. Keep the plate stored in a safe place.

When replacing keys, use only Honda-approved key blanks.

Remote Transmitter Some models also come with two remote transmitters; see page 72 for an explanation of their operation.

Keys and Locks

Ignition Switch

The ignition switch is on the right side of the steering column. It has four positions:

LOCK (0) ACCESSORY (I) ON (II) START (III)

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Keys and Locks

LOCK (0) - You can insert or remove the key only in this position. To switch from ACCESSORY to LOCK, you must push the key in slightly as you turn it. If your vehicle has an automatic transmission, it must also be in Park. The anti-theft lock will lock the steering column when you remove the key. If the front wheels are turned, the anti-theft lock may sometimes make it difficult to turn the key from LOCK to ACCESSORY. Firmly turn the steering wheel to the left or to the right as you turn the key.

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

Remove the key from the ignition switch only when parked.

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ACCESSORY (I) — In this position, you can operate the audio system and the accessory power socket.

Door Locks

LOCK TAB

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

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

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

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

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

Power Door Locks

Keys and Locks

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

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

MASTER DOOR LOCK SWITCH

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

Instruments and Controls

Horn Operation The horn will sound when you push the LOCK button twice within five seconds after first push.

Keys and Locks

Remote Transmitter

LED

UNLOCK BUTTON

LOCK BUTTON

TAILGATE RELEASE BUTTON

PANIC BUTTON

On EX model You can lock and unlock your vehicle with the remote transmitter. When you push the LOCK button, all doors lock.

When you push the UNLOCK button once, only the driver's door unlocks. The remaining doors unlock when you push the button a second time.

Instruments and Controls

The ceiling light (if the ceiling light switch is in the center position) will come on when you press the UNLOCK button. If you do not open any of the doors, the light will go out in about 30 seconds and the doors will automatically relock. If you relock the doors with the remote transmitter before 30 seconds have elapsed, the light will go off immediately.

You cannot lock or unlock the doors with the remote transmitter if any door is not fully closed or the key is in the ignition switch.

To open the tailgate, push and hold the TAILGATE RELEASE button for approximately one second.

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

Battery type: CR2025

Panic Mode Panic mode allows you to remotely activate your vehicle's security system to attract attention. When activated, the horn will sound for about 30 seconds. To activate panic mode, press and hold the PANIC button for about one second.

To cancel Panic mode before 30
seconds, press any button on the remote transmitter. You can also turn the ignition switch to ON (II).

Panic mode will not activate if the key is in the ignition switch.

Keys and Locks

Open

Close

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

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Keys and Locks

BATTERY

ROUND COVER

CUSHION RING

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

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

then set the cover in place and turn it clockwise.

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

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

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

As required by the FCC: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate (he equipment.

This device complies with Industry Canada Standard RSS-210. Operation is subject to the following (wo conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

Keys and Locks

Childproof Door Locks

Tailgate

LEVER

LOCK

KEY

1. You can open the tailgate in two

ways:

Use the ignition key to open the tailgate lock.

TAILGATE UNLOCK BUTTON Push the tailgate unlock button on the dashboard under the left air vent.

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

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Keys and Locks

HATCH GLASS

HANDLE

DOOR

STOP

2. The hatch glass will pop up

slightly.

4. Pull the handle on the door and

pull the door open.

3. Lift up the hatch glass fully.

To close the tailgate, always close the lower door first. Then, lower the hatch glass and press on it until it latches. Make sure the door and the hatch glass are locked securely before driving.

To keep the tailgate door open on an incline, use the stop in the tool kit. The tool kit is in the right cargo floor pocket. Put the stop on the support strut as shown.

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Keys and Locks, Seats

Front Seat Adjustments See pages 12 — 14 for important safety information and warnings about how to properly position seats and seat-backs.

Make all seat adjustments before you start driving.

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

Always keep the glove box closed while driving.

Glove Box

Open the glove box by pulling the bottom of the handle. Close it with a firm push. Lock or unlock the glove box with the master key.

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Seats

Driver's Seat Height Adjustment

To adjust the seat forward and backward, pull up on the lever under the seat cushion's front edge. Move the seat to the desired position and release the lever. Try to move the seat to make sure it is locked in position.

To change the angle of the seat-back, pull up on the lever on the outside of the seat bottom. Move the seat-back to the desired position and release the lever. Let the seal-back latch in the new position.

The height of your driver's seat is adjustable. Turn the front dial on the outside of the seat cushion to raise the front of the seat bottom and turn the rear dial to raise the rear.

Make all seat adjustments before you start driving.

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Head Restraints See page 14 for important safety information and a warning about how to properly position the head restraints,

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

RELEASE BUTTON

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

Seats

To remove a head restraint for cleaning or repair, pull it up as far as it will go. Push the release button and pull the restraint out of the seat- back.

Instruments and Controls

Seats

Rear Seat-back Adjustment See pages 12 — 14 for important safely information and warnings about how to properly position seals and seat-backs.

Rear Seat Armrest

The angle of the rear seat-backs can be adjusted separately. To change the angle of the seat-back, pull up on the knob on the top of the seat-back. Move the seat-back to the desired position, then release the knob. Make sure the seat-back latches in the new position.

The rear seat armrest is located at the center of the rear seat. Pivot it down to use it.

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Reclining the Front and Rear Seat-backs

EX model

Seats

You can recline the seat-backs on the front and rear seats to make a large cushioned area. To do this:

1. Remove the front seat head

restraint and put it in the pocket of the seat-back.

2. Lift the slide lever and slide the

front seat forward as far as it will go. Pull up the seat-back angle adjustment lever, then pivot the seat-back backward. Release the lever when the seat-back is even with the cushion on the rear seat.

3. Pull up the lever on the side of the rear seat. Lift the rear edge of the seat bottom until the seat latches.

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Seats

Folding Rear Seat

4. Pull up on the knob on top of the seat-back and pivot the rear seat- back backward. Release the knob when the seat-back is reclined as far as it will go.

Reverse this procedure to return the seats to their upright positions. Make sure you install the head restraints, and that the seats are locked securely in place before driving.

The left and right halves of the rear seat can be folded up separately to create more cargo space.

1. Store the latch plate for the center

lap belt by rolling up the belt and pushing it into the seat pocket.

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STRAP

2. Pull the strap to release the seat

bottom. Pivot the seat bottom forward.

3. Remove the head restraint and

pull up on the knob on the top of the seat-back. Pivot the seat-back forward.

Seats

Put the head restraint behind the seat bottom as shown. Pass the fastening strap through the hole of the head restraint and fasten it with the velcro strap.

Reverse this procedure to return the seat to the upright position. Make sure that the seat is locked securely before driving.

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Seats, Power Windows

Make sure any items stored in the cargo area are secured. Loose items can fly forward and cause injury if you have to brake hard.

Instruments and Controls

Power Windows Your vehicle's windows are electri- cally-powered. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II) to raise or lower any window.

Each door has a switch that controls its window. To open the window, push the switch down and hold it- Release the switch when you want the window to stop. Close the window by pushing the switch up and holding it.

DRIVER'S WINDOW SWITCH

MAIN SWITCH

There is a master power window control panel on the dashboard. To open any of the passengers' windows, push clown on the appropriate switch and hold it down until the window reaches the desired position. To close the window, push up on the window switch. Release the switch when the window gets to the position you want.

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

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

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

AUTO — To open the driver's window fully, push the window switch firmly down and release it. The window automatically goes all the way down. To stop the window from going all the way down, push the window switch up briefly. To open the driver's window only partially, push the window switch down lightly and hold it. The window will stop as soon as you release the switch.

Power Windows, Mirrors

The AUTO function only works to lower the driver's window. To raise the window, you must push the window switch up and hold it until the window reaches the desired position.

Mirrors

TAB

The MAIN switch controls power to the passengers' windows. With this switch off, the passengers' windows cannot be raised or lowered. The MAIN switch does not affect the driver's window. Keep the MAIN switch off when you have children in the vehicle so they do not injure themselves by operating the windows unintentionally.

Keep the inside and outside mirrors clean and adjusted for best visibility. Be sure to adjust the mirrors before you start driving.

The inside mirror has day and night positions. The night position reduces glare from headlights behind you. Flip the tab on the bottom edge of the mirror to select the day or night position.

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Mirrors, Parking Brake

Adjusting the Power Mirrors

Parking Brake

SELECTOR SWITCH

ADJUSTMENT SWITCH

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

3. Push the appropriate edge of the

adjustment switch to move the mirror right, left, up or down.

1. Turn the ignition switch UN (II).

2. Move the selector switch to L

(driver's side) or R (passenger's side).

4. When you finish, move the

selector switch to the center (off) position. This turns off the adjustment switch so you can't move a mirror out of position by accidentally bumping the switch.

PARKING BRAKE LEVER

To apply the parking brake, pull the lever up fully. To release it , pull up slightly, push the button, and lower the lever. The parking brake light on the instrument panel should go out when the parking brake is fully released (see page 54 ) .

NOTICE

Driving the vehicle with the parkeing brake applied can damage the rear brakes and axles.

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3. Press and hold the M button until

the numbers advance to the desired minutes.

You can use the RESET button to quickly set the time to the nearest hour. If the displayed time is before the half hour, pressing RESET button sets the clock back to the previous hour. If the displayed time is after the half hour, pressing the RESET button sets the clock for- ward to the beginning of the next hour.

For example:

1:06 would RESET to 1:00. 1:52 would RESET to 2:00.

Digital Clock

R (RESET)

The digital clock displays the time with the ignition switch ON (II). To set the clock:

1. Turn the ignition switch ON (II) to

display the time.

2. Press and hold the H button until the hour advances to the desired hour.

Digital Clock, Center Table

Center Table

To use the center table, pull up the outside edge of the table until it latches. To store it, pull the lever and lower the table.

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Center Table, Beverage Holder

Beverage Holder

Automatic Transmission model only To use the beverage holder, pull on the front. Push the holder all the way in to close it.

The center table also has a beverage holder.

Sitting on or getting under the table, or putting heavy objects on the table, may damage or deform it.

Do not put any items on the table while driving. They may fall down or fly around when you go around corners or brake hard.

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Beverage Holder, Built-in Table

Built-in Table

There is another beverage holder on each rear door for the rear seat passengers. Pivot it down to use it.

Be careful when you are using the beverage holder. A spilled liquid that is very hot can scald you or your passengers. Liquid can also spill from the rear seat beverage holders when you close the rear doors.

Spilled liquids can also damage the upholstery, carpeting, and electrical components in the interior.

The cargo area floor can be taken out and used as a table.

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Built-in Table

HANDLE

To remove the table, pull up the carpet. Lift and pull on the handle to slide the table out.

Unfold the legs. Lock them in place by pushing on the middle of the locking arms. Make sure all four are locked.

To fold the legs, pull on the middle of each locking arm.

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Built-in Table, Center Pocket, Storage Box

Center Pocket

Storage Box

Automatic Transmission model only Open the center pocket by pushing the handle down. Close it with a firm push.

A storage box is located under the front passenger's seat. To use it, pull upward slightly on the front center edge of the box to disengage the locking tabs then pull forward to slide the box out.

Put the projections on the table into the holes in the cargo area floor.

Using the Built-in Table

Be sure to lock the legs of the table. Do not stand on the table. Do not put a weight of over 44 Ibs (20 kg) on the table. Hot items such as pots, pans, or kettles should not be placed directly on the table.

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Cargo Floor Pockets, Accessory Power Socket

Cargo Floor Pockets

Accessory Power Socket

You can store small items in the pockets located on both sides of the cargo area.

There are two accessory power sockets: one in the dashboard by the front ashtray and the other on the left side of the cargo area.

To use the accessory power socket, pull down on the cover. The ignition switch must be in ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II).

These sockets are intended to supply power for 12 volt DC accessories that are rated 120 watts or less (10
amps).

They will not power an automotive type cigarette lighter element.

Instruments and Controls

Tailgate Pocket

Cargo Hooks

Tailgate Pocket, Cargo Hooks

To use the tailgate pocket, turn the knobs and remove the lid. Items stored in this pocket can be secured by the belts inside the pocket.

HOOKS

The hooks on the floor of the cargo area enable you to tie down items stored in the back. Make sure all stored items are secured before driving.

The hook on the tailgate door pivots, allowing items to be stored in different ways. Make sure any items put on this hook weigh less than 6.5
Ibs (3 kg), or you could damage the hook.

Do not open or close the tailgate door with cargo on this hook.

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Ashtray, Interior Lights

Ashtray

ASHTRAY

Open the front ashtray by pulling on the bottom edge. Push it in to close it. To remove the ashtray for emptying, push clown on the metal plate inside, then pull the ashtray out completely.

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NOTICE

Ceiling Light

Use the ashtray only for cigarettes, cigars, and other smoking materials. To prevent a possible fire and damage to your vehicle, don't put paper or other things that can burn in the ashtray.

DOOR ACTIVATED

The ceiling light has a three-position switch. In the OFF position, the light does not come on. In the center position, the ceiling light comes on when you open any door. In the ON position, the ceiling light stays on continuously.

Spotlights

Cargo Area Light

Ignition Switch Light

IGNITION SWITCH LIGHT

Interior Lights

Turn on the spotlight by pushing the button next to each light. Push the button again to turn it oil. You can use the spotlights at all times.

On EX model The ceiling light (with the switch in the center position) also comes on when you unlock the door with the remote transmitter (see page 72 ).

DOOR ACTIVATED

The cargo area light has a three- position switch. In the OFF position, the light does not come on. In the center position, the light comes on when you open the tailgate. In the ON position, the light stays on continuously.

The ignition switch light comes on when you open the driver's door, and stays on several seconds after you close the door.

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Comfort and Convenience Features

The heating and air conditioning systems in your Honda provide a comfortable driving environment in all weather conditions.

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

Heating and Cooling........................ 98
What Each Control Does............ 98
How to Use the System............. 100
To Turn Everything Off........... 105
Audio System................................. 106
Audio System

AM/FM/Cassette Stereo

Audio System (LX Model).... 107
Operating the Radio.................. 108
Adjusting the Sound.................. 111
Audio System Lighting............. 112
Operating the Cassette

Player...................................... 112

Operating the Optional CD

Player/Changer..................... 115

CD Changer Error

Indications.............................. 118

Audio System

AM/FM/CD Audio System

(EX Model)............................. 119
Operating the Radio.................. 120
Adjusting the Sound.................. 124
Audio System Lighting............. 125
Radio Frequencies..................... 125
Radio Reception......................... 125
Operating the CD Player.......... 127
Operating the CD Changer...... 129
Protecting Compact Discs........ 130
CD Player Error Indications..... 131
CD Changer Error

Indications.............................. 132

Operating the Cassette

Player...................................... 133
Tape Search Functions............. 134
Caring for the Cassette

Player...................................... 136
Theft Protection........................ 137

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Heating and Cooling

Proper use of the Heating and Cooling system can make the interior dry and comfortable, and keep the windows clear for best visibility.

What Each Control Does

Fan Control Dial Turning this dial clockwise increases the fan's speed, which increases air flow.

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

Air Conditioning (A/C) Button This button turns the air condi- tioning ON and OFF. The indicator in the button lights when the A/C is on.

Comfort and Convenience Features

MODE CONTROL DIAL

RECIRCULATION BUTTON

AIR CONDITIONING SWITCH

FAN CONTROL DIAL

TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAL

Recirculation Button This button controls the source of the air going into the system. When the indicator in this button is lit, air from the vehicle's interior is sent through the system again (Recircula- tion mode). When the indicator is off, air is brought in from outside the vehicle (Fresh Air mode).

Mode Control Dial Use the MODE control dial to select the vents the air flows from.

Air flows from the center

and corner vents in the dashboard.

Air flow is divided between the vents in the dashboard and the floor vents.

Air flows from the floor

vents.

Air flow is divided between

the floor vents and the clef roster vents at the base of the windshield.

Air flows from the defroster vents at the base of the windshield.

When you select automatically switches to Fresh Air mode and turns on the A/C.

the system

Heating and Cooling

Comfort and Convenience Features

Heating and Cooling

Vent Controls

CENTER VENT

SIDE VENT

Open

Close

You can adjust the direction of the air coming from the dashboard vents by moving the tab in the center of each vent up-and-down and side-to- side.

The vents in the corners of the dashboard can be opened and closed with the dials next to them.

How to Use the System This section covers how to set up the system controls for ventilation, heating, cooling, dehumidifying, and defrosting.

The engine must be running for the heater and air conditioning to generate hot and cold air. The heater uses engine coolant to warm the air. If the engine is cold, it will be several minutes before you feel warm air coming from the system. The air conditioning does not rely on engine temperature.

Comfort and Convenience Features

It is best to leave the system in Fresh Air mode under almost all conditions. Keeping the system in Recirculation mode, particularly with the A/C off, can cause the windows to fog up. Switch to Recirculation mode when you are driving through smoky or dusty conditions, then switch back to Fresh Air mode when the condition clears.

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

Heating and Cooling

AIR CONDITIONING SWITCH

MODE CONTROL DIAL

FAN CONTROL DIAL

TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAL

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

1. Turn the temperature control dial

all the way to the left. Make sure the A/C is off.

2. Select 3. Set the fan to the desired speed.

and Fresh Air mode.

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Heating and Cooling

To Cool with A/C 1. Turn on the A/C by pressing the

button. The light in the button should come on when a fan speed is selected.

2. Make sure the temperature

control dial is all the way to the left.

3. Select 4. If the outside air is humid, select Recirculation mode. If the outside air is dry, select Fresh Air mode. Set the fan to the desired speed.

If the interior is very warm from being parked in the sun, you can cool it down more rapidly by setting up the controls this way:

1. Start the engine. 2. Turn on the A/C by pressing the button. Make sure the tempera- ture control dial is all the way to the left.

3. Set the fan to maximum speed. 4. Open the windows partially. Select

and Fresh Air mode.

Comfort and Convenience Features

MODE CONTROL DIAL

RECIRCULATION BUTTON

AIR CONDITIONING SWITCH

REAR DEFOGGER SWITCH

FAN CONTROL DIAL

TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAL

When the interior has cooled down to a more comfortable temperature, close the windows and set the controls as described for normal cooling.

Air conditioning places an extra load on the engine. Watch the engine coolant temperature gauge (see page 57) when driving in stop-and-go traffic or climbing a long, steep hill. If it moves near the red zone, turn off the A/C until the gauge reads normally.

To Heat To warm the interior:

1. Start the engine. 2. Select 3. Set the fan to the desired speed. 4. Adjust the warmth of the air with

and Fresh Air mode.

the temperature control dial.

To Heat and Dehumidify with Air Conditioning Air conditioning, as it cools, removes moisture from the air. When used in combination with the heater, it makes the interior warm and dry.

1. Switch the fan on. 2. Turn on the air conditioning. 3. Select 4. Adjust the temperature control

and Fresh Air mode.

dial so the mixture of heated and cooled air feels comfortable.

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

Heating and Cooling

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

1. Switch the fan on. 2. Select

When you select system automatically switches to Fresh Air mode and turns on the A/C.

the

3. Adjust the temperature control

dial so the air flow from the defroster vents feels warm.

4. Turn on the rear window defogger

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

the A/C stays on.

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Heating and Cooling

To remove exterior frost or ice from the windshield and side windows after the vehicle has been sitting out in cold weather:

1. Start the engine. 2. Select

When you select system automatically switches to Fresh Air mode and turns on the A/C.

the

3. Switch the fan and temperature

controls to maximum.

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.

Comfort and Convenience Features

MODE CONTROL DIAL

RECIRCULATION BUTTON

AIR CONDITIONING SWITCH

REAR DEFOGGER SWITCH

FAN CONTROL DIAL

TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAL

Heating and Cooling

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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Your vehicle should have one of the audio systems described in this section. Read the appropriate pages in this section for operation of the audio systems installed in your vehicle.

pages 107 to 118 for LX Model pages 119 to 134 for EX Model

Also, read page 114 or 136 for how to take care of your cassette player.

If your vehicle has a different audio system from these two types, read the radio manufacturer's manual that came with your vehicle for its operation.

LX Model

EX Model

Comfort and Convenience Features

AM/FM/Cassette Stereo Audio System On LX model 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 cassette system features Dolby B* noise reduction, automatic sensing of chromium-dioxide (CrO tape, and autoreverse for continuous play.

*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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Comfort and Convenience Features

SEEK — The SEEK function searches the band for a station with a strong signal. To activate it, push the SEEK switch up or down, then release it. Depending on which way you push the switch, the system scans upward or downward from the current frequency. It stops when it finds a station with a strong signal.

You can use any of four methods to find radio stations on the selected band: TUNE, SEEK, SCAN or the Preset buttons.

) to tune

) to tune to a lower

TUNE — Use the TUNE bar to tune the radio to a desired frequency. Press the upper part ( to a higher frequency, or the lower part ( frequency. The frequency numbers will start to change rapidly. Release the bar when the display reaches the desired frequency. To change the frequency in small increments, press and release the TUNE bar quickly.

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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.

Adjust the volume by turning the PWR/VOL knob.

The band and frequency that the radio was last tuned to is displayed. To change bands, press the A M / 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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SCAN — The SCAN function samples all the stations with strong- signals on the selected band. To activate it, press the SCAN button, then release it. When the system is in the SCAN mode, SCN shows in the display. The system will scan up the band for a station with a strong signal. When it finds one, it will stop and play that station for approximately five seconds. If you do nothing, the system will then scan for the next strong station and play that for five seconds. When it plays a station that you want to continue listening to, press the SCAN button again.

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AM/FM BUTTON

SCAN BUTTON

SCN INDICATOR

PWR/VOL KNOB

SEEK SWITCH

TUNE BAR

CONTINUED

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

2. Use the TUNE or SEEK function

to tune the radio to a desired station.

3. Pick the Preset button you want for that station. Press the button and hold it until you hear a beep.

4. Repeat steps 1 to 8 to store a total

of six stations on AM and twelve on FM.

Comfort and Convenience Features

AM/FM BUTTON

SEEK SWITCH

PRESET BUTTONS

TUNE BAR

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 vehicle's battery goes dead, is disconnected, or the radio fuse is removed.

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BASS/FADER CONTROL

TREBLE/BALANCE CONTROL

Adjusting the Sound Balance/Fader — These two controls adjust the strength of the sound coming from each speaker. The Balance control adjusts the side- to-side strength, while the Facler control adjusts the front-to-back strength.

To adjust the fader, push on the BASS/FADER control knob to get it to pop out. Pull it out slightly farther, and adjust the front-to-back sound to your liking. Push the knob back in when you are done so you cannot change the setting by accidentally bumping it.

Treble/Bass — Use these controls to adjust the tone to your liking.

To adjust the balance, push on the TREBLE/BALANCE control knob to get it to pop out. Pull it out slightly farther, and adjust the side-to-side sound to your liking. Push the knob back in when you are clone so you cannot change the setting by accidentally bumping it.

To adjust the Treble level, push on the TREBLE/BALANCE control knob to get it to pop out. Without pulling it out farther, turn the knob to adjust the treble level. Push the knob back in when you are done so you cannot change the setting by accidentally bumping it.

To adjust the Bass level, push on the BASS/FADER control knob to get it to pop out. Without pulling it out farther, turn the knob to adjust the bass level. Push the knob back in when you are done so you cannot change the setting by accidentally bumping it.

Radio Frequencies and Reception For information, See page 125 .

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Audio System Lighting You can use the instrument panel brightness control knob to adjust the illumination of the audio system (see page 61). The audio system illuminates when the parking lights are on, even if the radio is turned off.

Operating the Cassette Player Turn the audio system ON. Make sure the tape opening on the cassette is facing to the right, then insert the cassette most of the way into the slot. The system will pull it in the rest of the way, and begin to play.

The tape direction indicator will light to show you which side of the cassette is playing. The indicates the side you inserted lacing upward is now playing. If you want to play the other side, press the PROG button.

Comfort and Convenience Features

Dolby B noise reduction turns on when you insert a cassette. If the tape was not recorded with Dolby B noise reduction, turn it off by pressing the

button.

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.

Tape Search Functions With a cassette playing, you can use the FF, REW, SKIP, or REPEAT function to find a desired program.

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 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.

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 SKIP switch clown. You will see REW flashing in the display as the tape rewinds. To find the beginning of the next song, push the SKIP switch up. 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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EJECT BUTTON

CASSETTE SLOT

TAPE DIRECTION INDICATOR

RPT BUTTON

REW BUTTON

FF BUTTON

REPEAT - The Repeal function 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.

PLAY BUTTON

SKIP SWITCH

PROG BUTTON

DOLBY BUTTON

CONTINUED

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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 selection.

Caring for Cassettes Damaged cassettes can jam inside the drive or cause other problems. See page 136 for information on cassette care and protection.

EJECT BUTTON

CASSETTE SLOT

TAPE DIRECTION INDICATOR

RPT BUTTON

REW BUTTON

FF BUTTON

PLAY BUTTON

SKIP SWITCH

PROG BUTTON

DOLBY BUTTON

Comfort and Convenience Features

Operating the Optional CD Player/Changer A Compact Disc changer is available from your dealer. It holds up to six discs, providing several hours of continuous entertainment. You operate the CD changer with the same controls used for the radio and cassette player.

Your dealer also has an accessory in- dash single CD player available that is operated by the radio controls. To operate this unit, use the instructions (except for those relating to multiple discs) in this section.

Using the instructions that came with the changer, load the desired CDs in the magazine, and load the magazine in the changer. Play only standard round discs. Odd-shaped CDs may jam in the drive or cause other problems.

Audio System

AM/FM BUTTON

RANDOM INDICATOR

TAPE/CD BUTTON

REPEAT INDICATOR

PWR/VOL KNOB

PRESET BUTTONS

RPT BUTTON

SKIP SWITCH

CONTINUED

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

Press the CD button until "CD" appears in the display. The system will start to play the first track of the first disc in the magazine. Play only standard round discs.

When that disc ends, the next disc in the magazine is loaded and played. After the last disc finishes, the system returns to disc 1.

To select a different disc, press the appropriate preset button (1 — 6). 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.

Comfort and Convenience Features

You can use the SKIP switch to select tracks within a disc. If you push and release the SKIP switch, the system will move to the beginning of a track. Push (he switch up to move to the beginning of the next track, and push the switch down to move to the beginning of the current track.

If you push and hold the SKIP switch, you will hear a beep and the system will continue to move across tracks. Release the switch when you think it has reached the desired place on the disc.

REPEAT — When you activate the Repeat feature by pressing the RPT button, the system continuously replays the current track. You will see RPT in the display as a reminder. Press the RPT button again to turn it off.

RANDOM PLAY — This feature, when activated, plays the tracks on a CD in random order, rather than in the order they are recorded on the CD. To activate Random Play, press and hold the RPT button until you see RDM in the display. The system will then select and play tracks randomly on the current disc. When all tracks on that disc have been played, the next disc is loaded and played randomly. This continues until you deactivate Random Play by pressing RPT again.

If the system is in Repeal mode, you must turn it off by pressing RPT before you can select Random Play. Then press the button again until you see RDM displayed.

To take the system out of CD mode, press the A M / FM button or insert a cassette in the player. If a tape is already in the cassette player, press the TAPE button. When you return to CD mode, play will continue at the same disc and track.

If you turn the system off while a CD is playing, either with the PWR/VOL knob or the ignition switch, play will continue at the same disc and track when you turn it back on.

Protecting Compact Discs For information on how to handle and protect compact discs, see page 130.

Audio System

AM/FM BUTTON

RANDOM INDICATOR

TAPE/CD BUTTON

REPEAT INDICATOR

PRESET BUTTONS

SKIP SWITCH

RPT BUTTON

PWR/VOL KNOB

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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 vehicle to your Honda dealer.

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AM/FM/CD Audio System On EX model 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 vehicle's battery. To get the system working again, you must enter a code number (see page 137 ).

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Comfort and Convenience Features

SEEK — The SEEK function searches the band for a station with a strong signal. To activate it, press the SEEK bar on either the or

side, then release it.

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

TUNE — Use the TUNE bar to tune the radio to a desired frequency. Press the to a higher frequency, and the

side of the bar to tune

side to tune to a lower

frequency. The frequency numbers will start to change rapidly. Release the bar when the display reaches the desired frequency. To change the frequency in small increments, press and release the TUNE bar quickly.

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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. 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 A M / 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.

You can use any of four methods to find radio stations on the selected band: TUNE, SEEK, SCAN or the Preset buttons.

Comfort and Convenience Features

SCAN — The SCAN function samples all the stations with strong signals on the selected band. To activate it, press the SCAN button, then release it. When the system is in the SCAN mode, SCAN shows in the display. The system will scan up the band for a station with a strong signal. When it finds one, it will stop and play that station for approximately five seconds. If you do nothing, the system will then scan for the next strong station and play that for five seconds. When it plays a station that you want to continue listening to, press the SCAN button again.

Preset — You Can store the 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.

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AM/FM BUTTON

STEREO INDICATOR

PWR/VOL KNOB

TUNE BAR

PRESET BUTTONS

SCAN BUTTON

SEEK BAR

CONTINUED

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To store a frequency:

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

2. Use the TUNE or SEEK function

to tune the radio to a desired station.

3. Pick the Preset button you want for that station. Press the button and hold it until you hear a beep.

4. Repeat steps 1 to 3 to store a total

of six stations on AM and twelve on FM.

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 vehicle's battery goes dead, is disconnected, or the radio fuse is removed.

Comfort and Convenience Features

AUTO SELECT — If you are 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.

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TUNE BAR

SEEK BAR

AUTO SELECT lNDICATOR

SCAN BUTTON

A. SEL BUTTON

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 Balance/Fader — These two controls adjust the strength of the sound coming from each speaker. The Balance control adjusts the side- to-side strength, while the Fader control adjusts the front-to-hack strength.

To adjust the fader. push on the BASS/FADER control knob to get it to pop out. Pull it out slightly farther, and adjust the front-to-back sound to your liking. Push the knob back in when you arc done so you cannot change the setting by accidentally bumping it.

BASS/FADER CONTROL

TREBLE/BALANCE CONTROL

Treble/Bass — Use these controls to adjust the tone to your liking.

To adjust the Bass level, push on the BASS/FADER control knob to get it to pop out. Without pulling it out farther, turn the knob to adjust the bass level. Push the knob back in when you are clone so you cannot change the setting by accidentally bumping it.

To adjust the balance, push on the TREBLE/BALANCE control knob to get it to pop out. Pull it out slightly farther, and adjust the side-to-side sound to your liking. Push the knob back in when you are done so you cannot change the setting by accidentally bumping it.

To adjust the Treble level, push on the TREBLE/BALANCE control knob to get it to pop out. Without pulling it out farther, turn the knob to adjust the treble level. Push the knob back in when you are done so