backs after you adjust the rear seats.
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Onlyonvehicleswithanautomatic transmission Each front seat has an armrest on the side of the seat-back. To use it, pivot it down.
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Head Restraints Seepage forimportantsafety informationandawarningabouthowto properlypositiontheheadrestraints.
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Your vehicle is equipped with head restraints in all seating positions.
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.
RELEASE BUTTON
The head restraints in the front and rear outboard seating positions adjust for height. To raise it, pull upward. To lower the restraint, push the release button sideways and push the restraint down.
Seats
To remove a front head restraint or a head restraint in one of the rear outboard seating positions for cleaning or repair, pull it up as far as it will go. Push the release button, then pull the restraint out of the seat- back.
To remove the rear center head restraint, pull it up and out of the seat-back.
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Seats
Reclining the Front Seats
You can recline the seat-backs on the front seats so they are level with the rear seat cushions, making a large cushioned area. To do this:
2.
Remove the head restraints from the front seats (see page ), and store them in the front seat-back pockets.
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1.
Adjust the rear seats as far back as they will go.
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3.
Adjust the front seats forward as far as they will go. Pull up the seat- back angle adjustment lever and pivot the seat-back backward until it is level with the rear seat cushion.
4.
Move the front seat backward until it touches the rear seat.
5.
Adjust the rear seat-back to the desired position.
Reverse this procedure to return the front and rear seats to the upright position. Make sure you install the head restraints and the seats are locked securely before driving.
When you return the seat-back to the upright position, hold the seat- back to keep it from going up too quickly.
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Folding the Rear Seats Down The rear seat-back can be folded down to give more cargo room. Each side folds down separately. So you can still carry a passenger in the rear seat.
Seats
LATCH PLATE
You can also fold up each of the rear seats separately to create further cargo space (see page
82
).
BUCKLE
1.
Push the seat belt buckles into the seat cushion.
When you are folding the right half of the rear seat, use the latch plate to release the center seat belt from the detachable anchor (see page Allow the seat belt to retract into the holder on the ceiling and store the buckles in it.
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Seats
Reverse this procedure to return the seat-back to the upright position. Make sure the seat is secured and the seat belt in front of the seat-back before driving.
Folding the Rear Seat Up
SLIDE BAR
To fold up the rear seat:
1.
2.
Pull up the bar under the seat cushion and slide the rear seat backward. The rear seat will not fold up if it is not back as far as it will go.
Follow steps 1 through 4 on pages
81
for folding down the
seat-back.
and
82
RELEASE LEVER
2.
Lower the head restraint to its lowest position.
3.
Pull up on the release lever on the outside of the seat-back.
4.
Fold the seat-back forward.
Do not put any heavy items on the seat-back when it is folded.
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LOCK RELEASE STRAP
Seats
FASTENING STRAP
3.
Unlock the seat from the floor by pulling the lock release strap under the seat cushion’s back edge, then lift the rear of the seat. You cannot fold up the rear seat if it is not latched securely in the rearmost position.
5.
Pull out the fastening strap from the slit on the seat-back. Move the front seat forward slightly, then attach the anchor on the fastening strap to the hook on the bottom of the front seat. Adjust the front seat to the desired position.
4.
Pivot the seat forward.
6.
Tighten the strap to remove any slack and make sure the seat is secure.
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In the center seating position of the rear seat, be sure the detachable anchor is latched securely before using the seat belt (see page ).
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Make sure all items in the cargo area are secured. Loose items can fly forward and cause injury if you have Carrying Cargo to brake hard. See on page
132
Detachable Anchor The seat belt in the rear center seat is equipped with a detachable anchor. This allows the center seat belt to be unlatched when the right side of the rear seat is folded.
Using a seat belt with the detachable anchor unlatched increases the chance of serious injury or death in a crash.
Before using the seat belt, make sure the detachable anchor is correctly latched.
Seats
Reverse this procedure to return the seat to the upright position. Make sure the seat is securely latched before driving. When you are not using the fastening strap, roll up the strap and store it properly into the slit on the seat-back.
Make sure all rear shoulder belts are positioned in front of the rear seat- backs.
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ANCHOR BUCKLE
LATCH PLATE
SMALL LATCH PLATE
Seats
To unlatch the detachable anchor before folding the seat-back, insert the latch plate into the slot on the side of the anchor buckle and allow the seat belt to retract. Store the detachable anchor and seat belt latch plates in the retractor housing.
TRIANGLE MARKS
When the seat-back is returned to its upright position, be sure to latch the detachable anchor by lining up the triangle marks on the small latch plate and anchor buckle, then insert the plate into the buckle. Tug on the seat belt to verify that the detachable anchor is securely latched. Make sure the seat belt is not twisted.
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Power Windows
DRIVER’S WINDOW SWITCH
Closing a power window on someone’s hands or fingers can cause serious injury.
Make sure your passengers are away from the windows before closing them.
MAIN SWITCH
Turn the ignition switch to ON (II) to raise or lower any window. To open the window, push the switch down and hold it. Release the switch when you want to stop the window. Pull back on the switch and hold it to close the window.
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−
To open/close the driver’s
AUTO window, push the window switch firmly down or up to the second detent, and release it. The window will automatically go up or down all the way. To stop the window, pull/ push on the window switch briefly.
If the MAIN switch is OFF, the passenger windows cannot be raised or lowered. Keep the MAIN switch off when you have children in the vehicle so they do not injure themselves by operating the windows unintentionally.
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AUTO REVERSE If the driver’s window runs into any obstacle while it is closing automatically, it will reverse direction and then stop. To close the window, remove the obstacle, then use the window switch again.
Auto reverse stops sensing when the window is almost closed. You should always check that all passengers and objects are away from the window before closing it.
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If your vehicle’s battery is disconnected or goes dead, or the driver’s window fuse is removed, the AUTO function will be disabled. The power window system needs to be reset after reconnecting the battery or installing the fuse.
1.
2.
Start the engine. Push down and hold the driver’s window switch until the window is fully open.
Pull and hold the driver’s window switch to close the window completely, then hold the switch for a second or two more.
If the power windows do not operate properly after resetting, have your vehicle checked by a Honda dealer.
Glove Box
Lock
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.
The glove box light comes on only when the instrument panel indicators are on.
Power Windows, Glove Box
An open glove box can cause serious injury to your passenger in a crash, even if the passenger is wearing the seat belt.
Always keep the glove box closed while driving.
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Moonroof
If you try to open the moonroof in below-f reezing temperatures, or when it is covered with snow or ice, you can damage the moonroof panel or motor.
To tilt up the back of the moonroof, press and hold the center button ). To close the moonroof, press and hold the top of the switch ). To open the moonroof, press and hold the bottom of the switch (
).
Opening or closing the moonroof on someone’s hands or fingers can cause serious injury.
Make sure all hands and fingers are clear of the moonroof before opening or closing it.
OnEXmodelintheU.S.,andEX-L modelinCanada The moonroof can be tilted up in the back for ventilation, or it can be slid back into the roof. Use the switch under the left dashboard vent to operate the moonroof.
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Adjusting the Power Mirrors
SELECTOR SWITCH
TAB
1.
ADJUSTMENT SWITCH Move the selector switch to L (driver’s side) or R (passenger’s side).
Keep the inside and outside mirrors clean and adjusted for best visibility. Be sure to adjust the mirrors before you start driving.
The inside mirror has day and night positions. The night position reduces glare from headlights behind you. Flip the tab on the bottom edge of the mirror to select the day or night position.
Mirrors
2.
3.
Push the appropriate edge of the adjustment switch to move the mirror right, left, up, or down.
When you finish, move the selector switch to the center (off) position. This turns off the adjustment switch so you can’t move a mirror out of position by accidentally bumping the switch.
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Mirrors
Power Mirror Heaters
OnEXandEX-LmodelsinCanada The outside mirrors are heated to re- move fog and frost. With the ignition switch in the ON (II) position, turn on the heaters by pressing the but- ton. The light in the button comes on as a reminder. Press the button again to turn the heaters off.
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Interior Convenience Items
ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET
COAT HOOK
ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET
DRIVER’S POCKET
DASH BOARD POCKET
CENTER POCKET *
BUILT-IN TABLE
BEVERAGE HOLDERS
BEVERAGE HOLDERS
STORAGE BOX
* *
1 : M/T model only 2 : A/T model only
CENTER TABLE
BEVERAGE HOLDERS / * COIN TRAY *
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Beverage Holder, Built-in Table
Built-in Table
Beverage Holders Be careful when you are using the beverage holder. A spilled liquid that is very hot can scald you or your passengers. Spilled liquids can also damage the upholstery, carpeting, and electrical components in the interior.
HANDLE
The cargo area floor can be taken out and used as a table.
To remove the table, pull up the carpet. Lift and pull on the handle to slide the table out.
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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.
To put the table back in place, hold on to the handle and put the projection on the table into the hole in the cargo area floor.
Built-in Table
UsingtheBuilt-inTable
Be sure to lock the legs of the table. Do not stand on the table. Do not put a weight of over 44 lbs (20 kg) on the table. Hot items such as pots, pans, or kettles should not be placed directly on the table top.
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Storage Box, Sunglasses Holder, Center Table
Storage Box
Sunglasses Holder
Center Table
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 and slide it out.
To remove the box for cleaning, pull upward on the front center edge to disengage the locking tabs under the seat bottom, then pull the box out.
SUNGLASSES HOLDER
To open the sunglasses holder, push on the front edge. It will unlatch and swing down. To close it, push it until it latches. Make sure the holder is closed while you are driving.
Some larger styles of sunglasses may not fit in the holder.
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, Accessory Power Sockets
Accessory Power Sockets
These sockets are intended to supply
power for 12 volt DC accessories
that are rated 120 watts or less (10
amps).
To power an accessory, the ignition
switch must be in the ACCESSORY
(I) or ON (II) position.
When both sockets are being used, the combined power rating of both accessories should be 120 watts or less (10 amps).
Sitting on or getting under the table, or putting heavy objects on the table, may damage or deform it.
These sockets will not power an automotive type cigarette lighter element.
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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Comfort and Convenience Features
The heating and air conditioning systems in your Honda provide a comfortable driving environment in all weather conditions.
The standard audio system has many features. This section de- scribes those features and how to use them. (If you selected an optional audio system, refer to the operating instructions that came with it.)
Your Honda has an anti-theft audio system that requires a code number to enable it.
Air Flow Buttons
Vents, Heating, and A/C
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Playing the Radio Radio Reception Playing a CD CD Changer Protecting Your CDs CD Player Error Messages CD Changer Error Messages Playing a Tape Radio Theft Protection Setting the Clock Cruise Control
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Vents, Heating, and A/C
FAN CONTROL DIAL
TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAL
MODE CONTROL DIAL
RECIRCULATION BUTTON
AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) BUTTON
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER BUTTON
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Fan Control Dial Turn this dial clockwise to increase fan speed and increase the airflow.
Temperature Control Dial Turning this dial clockwise increases the temperature of the airflow.
Air Conditioning (A/C) Button This button turns the air conditioning on and off. The light in the button is on when the A/C is on.
Recirculation Button When the light in the button is on, air from the vehicle’s interior is sent throughout the system again. When the light is off, air is brought in from the outside of the vehicle (Fresh Air mode).
The outside air intakes for the heating and cooling system are at the base of the windshield. Keep this area clear of leaves and other debris.
The system should be left 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 driving through dusty or smoky conditions, then return to Fresh Air mode.
Rear Window Defogger Button
This button turns the rear window
defogger off and on (see page
).
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Mode Control Dial Use the mode control dial to select the vents the air flows from. Some air will flow from the dashboard vents in all modes.
Air Flow Buttons
The system automatically turns on the A/C and switches to Recirculation mode. Air flows from the center and side vents in the dashboard.
Air flows from the center and corner vents in the dashboard.
Air flow is divided between the vents in the dashboard and the floor vents.
Air flows from the floor
vents. When you select system automatically switches to Fresh Air mode.
, the
Air flow is divided between
the floor vents and the defroster vents at the base of the windshield.
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Vents, Heating, and A/C
Air flows from the defroster vents at the base of the windshield.
or
When you select the system automatically switches to Fresh Air mode and turns on the A/C. The A/C indicator does not come on.
Ventilation The flow-through ventilation system draws in outside air, circulates it through the interior, then exhausts it through vents near the tailgate.
1.
2. 3. 4.
Turn the temperature control dial all the way to the left. Make sure the A/C is off. Select Set the fan to the desired speed.
and Fresh Air mode.
Using the Heater The heater uses engine coolant to warm the air. If the engine is cold, it will be several minutes before you feel warm air coming from the
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system.
1. 2. 3.
and Fresh Air mode.
Select Set the fan to the desired speed. Adjust the warmth of the air with the temperature control dial.
Using the A/C
Air conditioning places an extra load
on the engine. Watch the engine
coolant temperature gauge (see page
62
turn off the A/C until the gauge
reads normally.
). If it moves near the red zone,
1.
2.
3. 4.
5.
Turn on the A/C by pressing the button. The light in the button comes on when a fan speed is selected. Make sure the temperature control dial is all the way to the left. Select If the outside air is humid, select Recirculation mode. If the outside air is dry, select Fresh Air mode. Set the fan to the desired speed.
To cool the interior with MAX A/C:
1.
2.
3.
Set the mode control dial to MAX A/C. The system automatically turns on the A/C, selects switches to Recirculation mode. Make sure the temperature control dial is all the way to the left. Set the fan to the desired speed.
and
you can
Iftheinteriorisverywarm, cool it down more rapidly by partially opening the windows, turning on the A/C, and setting the fan to maximum speed in Fresh Air mode.
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Vents, Heating, and A/C
Dehumidify the Interior Air conditioning, as it cools, removes moisture from the air. When used in combination with the heater, it makes the interior warm and dry.
1. 2. 3. 4.
Switch the fan on. Turn on the air conditioning. Select Adjust the temperature control dial to your preference.
and Fresh Air mode.
2. 3.
4.
This setting is suitable for all driving conditions whenever the outside temperature is above 32°F (0°C).
. The system
To Remove Exterior Frost or Ice From the Windows 1.
Select automatically switches to Fresh Air mode and turns on the A/C. The A/C indicator does not come on. Select Set the fan and temperature controls to maximum level. Select rear window.
to help clear the
To clear the windows faster, you can close the dashboard corner vents by rotating the wheel below it. This will send more warm air to the windshield defroster vents. Once the windshield is clear, select the Fresh Air mode to avoid fogging the windows.
For your safety, make sure you have a clear view through all the windows before driving.
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Playing the Radio
LX Model
U.S.: EX Model Canada: EX and EX-L Models
PWR/VOL KNOB
PRESET BUTTONS
TUNE KNOB
PWR/VOL KNOB
AM BUTTON
TUNE/MODE KNOB
TREBLE/ BALANCE
BASS/ FADE
FM BUTTON
ST INDICATOR
AUTO SELECT BUTTON
SCAN BUTTON
FM BUTTON
SEEK BUTTONS
SCAN BUTTON
SEEK BUTTONS
AUTO SELECT BUTTON
PRESET BUTTONS
AM BUTTON
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Playing the Radio
To Play the Radio The ignition switch must be in ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II). Turn the system on by pushing the PWR/ VOL knob or the AM or 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 or FM button. On the FM band, ST will be displayed if the station is broad- casting in stereo. Stereo reproduction on AM is not available.
To Select a Station You can use any of five methods to find radio stations on the selected band: the preset buttons, and
TUNE, SEEK, SCAN,
AUTO SELECT
−
Use the TUNE knob to
TUNE tune the radio to a desired frequency. Turn the knob right to tune to a higher frequency, or left to tune to a
lower frequency.
−
The SEEK function
SEEK searches up and down from the current frequency to find a station with a strong signal. To activate it, press either SEEK button ( ○ ○ − + then release it.
or
),
−
The SCAN function
SCAN samples all stations with strong signals on the selected band. To activate it, press the SCAN button, then release it. You will see SCAN in the display. The system will scan for a station with a strong signal. When it finds one, it will stop and play that station for about five seconds.
If you do nothing, the system will then scan for the next strong station and play it for five seconds. When it plays a station you want to listen to, press the SCAN button again.
−
Each preset button can
Preset store one frequency on AM, and two frequencies on FM.
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 a preset button, and hold it until you hear a beep. Repeat steps 1 to 3 to store a total of six stations on AM and twelve stations on FM.
The preset frequencies will be lost if your vehicle’s battery goes dead, is disconnected, or the radio fuse is removed.
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Playing the Radio
press the ToturnoffAutoSelect, A. SEL button. This restores the presets you originally set.
Adjusting the Sound Treble/Bass Use the TRE/BAS modes or controls to adjust the tone to your liking.
−
−
These two
Balance/Fader modes adjusts the strength of the sound coming from each speaker. BAL adjusts the side-to-side strength, while FAD adjusts the front-to-back strength.
OnLXmodelintheU.S.andCanada BAS/FAD: Press the knob to get it to pop out. Turn it to adjust the Bass level. Pull it out slightly farther to adjust the Fade, or front-to-back strength. Push the knob back in when you are done adjusting the sound.
−
If you are
AUTO SELECT traveling far from home and can no longer receive your preset stations, you can use the Auto Select feature to find stations in the local area.
Press the A. SEL Button. ‘‘A.SEL’’ flashes in the display, and the system goes into scan mode for several seconds. It stores the frequencies of six AM, and twelve FM stations in the preset buttons.
You will see a ‘‘0’’ displayed after pressing a preset button if Auto Select cannot find a strong station for every preset button.
If you do not like the stations Auto Select has stored, you can store other frequencies on the preset buttons. Use the TUNE, SEEK, or SCAN functions to find stations, then store them in the preset buttons as described.
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Playing the Radio
Audio System Lighting You can use the instrument panel brightness control knob to adjust the illumination of the audio system (see page illuminates when the parking lights are on, even if the radio is off.
). The audio system
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Press the knob to get it
TRE/BAL: to pop out. Turn it to adjust the Treble level. Pull it out slightly farther to adjust the Balance, or side- to-side strength. Push the knob back in when you are done adjusting the sound.
OnEXmodelintheU.S.,andEXand EX-LmodelsinCanada Press the MODE (TUNE) knob repeatedly to display the Bass (BAS), Treble (TRE), Fader (FAD), and Balance (BAL) settings.
Each mode is shown in the display as it changes. Turn the MODE (TUNE) knob to adjust the setting to your liking. When the level reaches the center, you will see ‘‘C’’ in the display. The system will automatically return the display to the selected audio mode about 5 seconds after you stop adjusting a mode.
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Radio Reception
Radio Frequencies Your Honda’s radio can receive the complete AM and FM bands. Those bands cover these frequen- cies:
AM band: 530 to 1,710 kilohertz FM band: 87.7 to 107.9 megahertz
Radio stations on the AM band are
assigned frequencies at least ten
kilohertz apart (530, 540, 550).
Stations on the FM band are
assigned frequencies at least 0.2
megahertz apart (87.9, 88.1, 88.3).
Stations must use these exact frequencies. It is fairly common for stations to round-off the frequency in their advertising, so your radio could display a frequency of 100.9 even though the announcer may identify the station as ‘‘FM101.’’
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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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Radio Reception
AsrequiredbytheFCC: Changesormodificationsnotexpressly approvedbythepartyresponsiblefor compliancecouldvoidtheuser’s authoritytooperatetheequipment.
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Radio signals, especially on the FM band, are deflected by large objects such as buildings and hills. Your radio then receives both the direct signal from the station’s transmitter, and the deflected signal. This causes the sound to distort or flutter. This is a main cause of poor radio reception in city driving.
Radio reception can be affected by atmospheric conditions such as thunderstorms, high humidity, and even sunspots. You may be able to receive a distant radio station one day and not receive it the next day because of a change in conditions.
Electrical interference from passing vehicles and stationary sources can cause temporary reception problems.
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Playing a CD
LX Model
CD EJECT BUTTON
U.S.: EX Model Canada: EX and EX-L Models
CD SLOT
SKIP BUTTONS
LOAD BUTTON
CD SLOT
CD EJECT BUTTON
RDM BUTTON
CD BUTTON
REPEAT BUTTON
CD BUTTON
RDM BUTTON
CD SELECT BUTTONS
SKIP BUTTONS
REPEAT BUTTON
PWR/VOL KNOB
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Playing a CD
CD Player With the ignition in the ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position, insert a CD into the CD slot. The drive will pull the CD in the rest of the way and begin to play it. You operate the CD player with the same controls used for the radio. The number of the track playing is shown in the display. The system will continuously play a CD until you change modes.
LoadingtheIn-DashCDChanger OnEXmodelinU.S.,andEXandEX-L modelsinCanada 1.
Press the LOAD button until you hear a beep and see ‘‘LOAd’’ in the display.
2.
The disc number for an empty position is highlighted and the red light starts blinking.
3.
Insert the disc into the CD slot when the green CD load indicator
comes on. Insert it only about halfway, the drive will pull it in the rest of the way. You will see ‘‘BUSY’’ in the display. The CD load indicator turns red and blinks as the CD is loaded.
4.
Repeat steps 1 through 3 until all six positions are loaded. If you are not loading all six positions, the system begins playing the last CD loaded.
You can also load a CD into an empty position while a CD is playing. Select the empty position (the disc number indicator is not highlighted) and press the appropriate preset bar or touch a disc icon. The current CD stops playing and starts the loading sequence. The CD just loaded will play.
○ +
To Change Tracks (SKIP) Each time you press and release the player skips forward to the beginning of the next track. Press and release to skip backward to the beginning of the current track. To move rapidly within a track, press and hold the CUE or REW in the display.
. You will see
○ ○ + −
○ −
or
−
To continuously replay
REPEAT a track, press and release the RPT button. You will see RPT in the display. Press the RPT button again to turn it off.
−
RANDOM This feature plays the tracks in random order. To activate Random Play, press and release the RDM button. You will see RDM in the display. This continues until you press the RDM button again.
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Playing a CD, CD Changer
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To Stop Playing a CD Press the eject button ( remove the CD. If you eject the CD, but do not remove it from the slot, the system will automatically reload the CD after 15 seconds and put it in pause mode. To begin playing, press the CD button. Press the AM/FM button to switch to the radio while a CD is playing. Press the CD button to play the CD.
If you turn the system off while a CD is playing, either with the PWR/VOL knob or by turning off the ignition, the CD will stay in the drive. When you turn the system back on, the CD will begin playing where it left off.
Operating Optional CD Changer OnLXModelintheU.S.andCanada A CD changer is available for your vehicle. It holds up to six CDs. You operate the 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 it.
To select the CD changer, press the CD button. The CD and track numbers will be displayed. To select a different CD, use the 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.
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General Information
When using CD-R discs, use only high quality CDs labeled for audio use.
When recording a CD-R, the recording must be closed for it to be used by the CD players.
CD-RW discs will not work in this unit.
Play only standard round CDs. Odd-shaped CDs may jam in the drive or cause other problems.
Handle your CDs properly to prevent damage and skipping.
Protecting CDs 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 CD, use a clean soft cloth. Wipe across the CD 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 CD, 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.
Protecting Your CDs
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.
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CD Player Error Messages
If you see an error message in the display while playing a CD player, find the cause in the chart to the right. If you cannot clear the error message, take the vehicle to a Honda dealer.
LXModel
Error
Message
Cause
Solution
Mechanical Error
High temperature
Press the EJECT button and pull out the CD. Check it for damage or deformation. If the CD cannot be pulled out, or the error message does not disappear after the CD is ejected, see a Honda dealer. Will disappear when the temperature returns to normal.
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CD Changer Error Messages
If you see an error message in the display while playing a CD player, find the cause in the chart to the right. If you cannot clear the error message, take the vehicle to a Honda dealer.
EXandEX-LModels
Error
Message
Cause
Solution
FOCUS Error Mechanical Error
No CD in the CD changer
Press the CD eject button and pull out the CDs, check for error message. Insert the CDs again. If the code does not disappear or the CD cannot be pulled out, consult your Honda dealer. Insert CD magazine.
LXModel Error
Message
Cause
Solution
CD-changer malfunction CD is in changer mechanism High temperature
Misconnection or disconnection of CD changer No CD magazine in the CD changer No CD in magazine
Consult your Honda dealer. Press the magazine eject button, and insert an empty magazine. Will disappear when the temperature returns to normal.
See your Honda dealer.
Insert CD magazine.
Insert CD in magazine.
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Playing a Tape
LX Model
U.S.: EX Model Canada: EX and EX-L Models
FF BUTTON
PWR/VOL KNOB
PLAY BUTTON
REW BUTTON
DOLBY BUTTON
PWR/VOL KNOB
TAPE DIRECTION INDICATOR
TAPE EJECT BUTTON
CASSETTE SLOT
DOLBY INDICATOR
RPT BUTTON
TAPE DIRECTION INDICATOR
RPT BUTTON
PROG BUTTON
SKIP BUTTONS
PLAY BUTTON
PROG BUTTON
TAPE EJECT BUTTON
CASSETTE SLOT
SKIP BUTTONS
DOLBY BUTTON
TAPE BUTTON
REW BUTTON
FF BUTTON
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To Play a Tape The ignition switch must be in ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II). Make sure the open side of the tape is facing right, then insert the tape most of the way into the slot. The system will pull the tape in the rest of the way, and begin to play it.
▲
indicates the side
The tape direction indicator will light to show you which side of the tape is playing. The you inserted upward in now playing. If you want to play the other side, press the PROG button. When the player reaches the end of the tape, it will automatically reverse direction and play the other side.
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Dolby noise reduction turns on when you insert a tape. The
indicator will light in the
display. If the tape was not recorded in Dolby, turn it off by pressing the NR button. Dolby remains off until you press the NR button again.
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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.
To Stop Playing a Tape To remove the tape, press the EJECT button. If you want to turn the player off, press the PWR/VOL knob or turn off the ignition. The tape will remain in the drive. When you turn the system back on, the tape will begin playing where it left off.
Playing a Tape
To switch to the radio or CD player while a Tape is playing, press the AM, FM or CD button. To change back to the tape player, press the TAPE button.
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To rewind the tape,
Tape Search Functions FF/REW 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 FF, REW, or PLAY button to take the system out of rewind or fast forward.
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Press
button to find the
SKIP beginning of the current song or passage. Press beginning of the next song or passage. When the system reaches the beginning of a song or passage, it begins to play it.
button to find the
○ +
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Playing a Tape
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REPEAT to continuously play a song or passage. You will see RPT or REPEAT displayed. The track will repeat until you press the RPT button again.
The SKIP and REPEAT
NOTE: functions use silent periods on the tape to find the end of a song or passage. These features may not work if there is almost no gap between selections, a high noise level, or a silent period in the middle of a selection.
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Caring for the Tape and Player The tape player picks up dirt and oxides from the tape. This contamination builds up over time and cause the sound quality to degrade. To prevent this, you should clean the player after every 30 hours of use.
If you do not clean the tape player regularly, it may eventually become impossible to remove the contamination with a normal cleaning kit. Your Honda dealer has a cleaning kit available.
Use 100-minute or shorter tapes. Tapes longer than that may break or jam the drive.
If the tape is loose, tighten it by turning the hub with a pencil or your finger. If the label is peeling off, remove it or it could cause the cassette to jam in the player. Never try to insert a warped or damaged
cassette in the player.
Store tapes in their cases to protect them from dust and moisture. Never place tapes where they will be exposed to direct sunlight, high heat, or high humidity. If a tape is exposed to extreme heat or cold, let it reach a moderate temperature before inserting it into the player.
Never try to insert foreign objects into the cassette player.
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Radio Theft Protection Your vehicle’s audio system will disable itself if it is disconnected from electrical power for any reason. To make it work again, you must enter a specific five-digit code 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 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 a Honda dealer. To do this, you will need the system’s serial number.
If your vehicle’s battery is discon- nected or goes dead, the audio system will disable itself. If this happens, you will see ‘‘COdE’’ in the frequency display the next time you turn on the system. Use the Preset buttons to enter the five-digit code. The code is located on the radio code card included in your Owner’s Manual kit. When it is entered correctly, the radio will start playing.
If you make a mistake entering the
code, do not start over; 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 1
hour before trying again.
Radio Theft Protection
If the code card is lost, a Honda dealer can access your code with your radio’s serial number. To access the serial number, turn the radio on. It must display ‘‘COdE’’, then turn the radio off. Push the preset 1 and preset 6 at the same time, then quickly release.
You will have to store your favorite stations in the Preset buttons after the system begins working. Your original settings were lost when the power was disconnected.
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Setting the Clock
If your vehicle’s battery is disconnected or goes dead, you will need to set the clock.
Press the CLOCK button until you hear a beep. The displayed time begins to blink. Change the hours by pressing the H button until the numbers advance to the desired time. Change the minutes by press the M button until the numbers advance to the desired time.
When you are finished, press the CLOCK button again.
You can quickly set the time to the nearest hour. If the displayed time is before the half hour, press the CLOCK button until you hear a beep, then press the R (RESET) button to set the clock back to the previous hour. If the displayed time is after the half hour, the clock sets forward to the beginning of the next hour.
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LX Model
U.S.: EX Model Canada: EX and EX-L Models
RESET BUTTON
RESET BUTTON
CLOCK BUTTON
M BUTTON
CLOCK BUTTON
M BUTTON
H BUTTON
H BUTTON
For example:
1:06 will reset to 1:00
1:53 will reset to 2:00
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Cruise control allows you to maintain a set speed above 25 mph (40 km/h) without keeping your foot on the accelerator pedal. It should be used for cruising on straight, open highways. It is not recommended for city driving, winding roads, slippery roads, heavy rain, or bad weather.
Improper use of the cruise control can lead to a crash.
Use the cruise control only when traveling on open highways in good weather.
Cruise Control
Using the Cruise Control
RESUME/accel
CANCEL
SET/decel
1.
Push in the Cruise Control Master Switch. The indicator in the switch will come on.
2.
Accelerate to the desired cruising speed above 25 mph (40 km/h).
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.
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Cruise Control
Cruise control may not hold the set speed when you are going up and down hills. If your speed increases going down a hill, use the brakes to slow down. This will cancel the cruise control. To resume the set speed, press the RESUME/accel button. The CRUISE CONTROL light on the instrument panel will come back on.
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Changing the Set Speed You can increase the set cruising speed in any of these ways:
Press and hold the RESUME/ accel button. When you reach the desired cruising speed, release the button.
To increase your speed in very small amounts, tap the RESUME/ accel button. Each time you do this, your vehicle will speed up about 1 mph (1.6 km/h).
Push on the accelerator pedal. Accelerate to the desired cruising speed and press the SET/decel button.
You can decrease the set cruising speed in any of these ways:
Press and hold the SET/decel button. Release the button when you reach the desired speed.
To slow down in very small amounts, tap the SET/decel button. Each time you do this, your vehicle will slow down about 1 mph (1.6 km/h).
Tap the brake or clutch pedal lightly with your foot. The CRUISE CONTROL light on the instrument panel will go out. When the vehicle slows to the desired speed, press the SET/ decel button.
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Even with the cruise control turned on, you can still use the accelerator pedal to speed up for passing. After completing the pass, take your foot off the accelerator pedal. The vehicle will return to the set cruising speed.
Resting your foot on the brake or clutch pedal will cause the cruise control to cancel.
Cancelling the Cruise Control 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.
Cruise Control
Resuming the Set Speed When you push the CANCEL button, or tap the brake or clutch pedal, the system remembers the previously- set cruising speed. To return to that speed, accelerate to above 25 mph (40 km/h) and then press and release the RESUME/accel button. 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 off and erases the previous cruising speed.
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Before Driving
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 vehicle, please read the information in this section first.
Break-in Period Gasoline Type Service Station Procedure Fuel Economy Accessories Modifications Carrying Cargo
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Break-in Period, Gasoline Type
Break-in Period Help assure your vehicle’s future reliability and performance by paying extra attention to how you drive during the first 600 miles (1,000 km). During this period: