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cause you to lose control of the vehicle and be seriously injured in a crash.
Adjust the steering wheel only when the vehicle is stopped.
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To adjust the steering wheel upward or downward:
1.
2.
Push the lever under the left side of the steering column all the way down.
Move the steering wheel up or down to the desired position. Make sure you can see the instrument panel gauges and the indicators.
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Steering Wheel Adjustment, Keys and Locks
3.
Push the lever up to lock the steering wheel in that position.
Keys and Locks
4.
Make sure you have securely locked the steering wheel in place by trying to move it up and down.
KEY NUMBER TAG
MASTER KEYS (BLACK)
VALET KEY (LIGHT GRAY)
You should have received a key number tag with your set of keys. You will need this key number if you ever have to get a key replaced. Use only Honda-approved key blanks.
The master key fits all the locks on your vehicle. The valet key works only in the ignition and the door locks. You can keep the glove box and hatch locked when you leave your vehicle and the valet key at a parking facility.
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Keys and Locks, Immobilizer System
These keys contain electronic circuits that are activated by the immobilizer system. They will not work to start the engine if the circuits are damaged.
Protect the keys from direct sunlight, high temperature, and high humidity.
Do not drop the keys or set heavy objects on them.
Keep the keys away from liquids. If they get wet, dry them immediately with a soft cloth.
The keys do not contain batteries. Do not try to take them apart.
See page remote transmitter’s operation.
for an explanation of the
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If the system repeatedly does not recognize the coding of your key, contact your dealer.
Do not attempt to alter this system or add other devices to it. Electrical problems could result that may make your vehicle undrivable.
If you have lost your key and cannot start the engine, contact your dealer.
Always take the ignition key with you whenever you leave the vehicle alone.
Immobilizer System The immobilizer system protects your vehicle from theft. If an improperly-coded key (or other device) is used, the engine’s fuel system is disabled.
When you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, the immobilizer system indicator should come on for a few seconds, then go off. If the indicator starts to blink, it means the system does not recognize the coding of the key. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK (0) position, remove the key, reinsert it, and turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position again.
The system may not recognize your key’s coding if another immobilizer key or other metal object (i.e. key fob) is near the ignition switch when you insert the key.
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Immobilizer System, Remote Transmitter
AsrequiredbytheFCC: ThisdevicecomplieswithPart15ofthe FCCrules.Operationissubjecttothe followingtwoconditions:(1)Thisdevice maynotcauseharmfulinterference,and (2)thisdevicemustacceptany interferencereceived,including interferencethatmaycauseundesired operation.
Changesormodificationsnotexpressly approvedbythepartyresponsiblefor compliancecouldvoidtheuser’s authoritytooperatetheequipment.
ThisdevicecomplieswithIndustry CanadaStandardRSS-210. Operationissubjecttothefollowingtwo conditions:(1)thisdevicemaynotcause interference,and(2)thisdevicemust acceptanyinterferencethatmaycause undesiredoperationofthedevice.
Remote Transmitter
LED
UNLOCK BUTTON
LOCK BUTTON
PANIC BUTTON
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Press this button once to
LOCK lock both doors and hatch. Some exterior lights will flash. When you push LOCK twice within 5 seconds, you will hear a beep to verify that the doors are locked. You cannot lock it if any door is not fully closed or key is in the ignition switch.
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Press this button once
UNLOCK to unlock the driver’s door. Push it twice to unlock the passenger’s door and the hatch. Some exterior lights will flash twice each time you press the button. If you do not open either door or the hatch within 30 seconds, they will automatically relock.
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Press this button for
PANIC about 1 second to attract attention; the horn will sound and the exterior lights will flash for about 30 seconds. To cancel panic mode, press any other button on the remote transmitter, or turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position.
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Remote Transmitter
RemoteTransmitterCare
Avoid dropping or throwing the transmitter. Protect the transmitter from extreme temperature. Do not immerse the transmitter in any liquid. If you lose a transmitter, the replacement needs to be reprogrammed by your dealer.
Replacing the Transmitter Battery
ROUND COVER
BATTERY
If it takes several pushes on the button to lock or unlock the doors and the hatch, replace the battery as soon as possible.
Battery type: CR2025
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To replace the battery, remove the round cover on the back of the transmitter by turning it counterclockwise with a coin. Insert a new battery with the side facing up, and reinstall the cushion ring. Align the with the transmitter. Set the cover in place and turn it clockwise.
mark on the cover mark on the
▽ ◎
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AsrequiredbytheFCC: ThisdevicecomplieswithPart15ofthe FCCrules.Operationissubjecttothe followingtwoconditions:(1)Thisdevice maynotcauseharmfulinterference,and (2)thisdevicemustacceptany interferencereceived,including interferencethatmaycauseundesired operation.
Changesormodificationsnotexpressly approvedbythepartyresponsiblefor compliancecouldvoidtheuser’s authoritytooperatetheequipment.
ThisdevicecomplieswithIndustry CanadaStandardRSS-210. Operationissubjecttothefollowingtwo conditions:(1)thisdevicemaynotcause interference,and(2)thisdevicemust acceptanyinterferencethatmaycause undesiredoperationofthedevice.
Ignition Switch
Remote Transmitter, Ignition Switch
If the front wheels are turned, the anti-theft lock may make it difficult to turn the key. Firmly turn the steering wheel to the left or right as you turn the key.
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You can
ACCESSORY (I) operate the audio system and the accessory power sockets in this position.
The ignition switch has four positions: LOCK (0), ACCESSORY (I), ON (II), and START (III).
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You can insert or
LOCK (0) remove the key only in this position. To turn the key, push it in slightly. If your vehicle has an automatic transmission, the shift lever must also be in park.
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This is the normal key
ON (II) position when driving. Several of the indicators on the instrument panel come on as a test when you turn the ignition switch from the ACCESSORY (I) to the ON (II) position.
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Use this position
START (III) only to start the engine. The switch returns to the ON (II) position when you let go of the key.
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Ignition Switch, Door Locks
You will hear a reminder beeper if you leave the key in the LOCK (0) or the ACCESSORY (I) position and open the driver’s door. Remove the key to turn off the beeper.
If your vehicle has an automatic transmission, the shift lever must be in Park before you can remove the key from the ignition switch.
Power Door Locks
DOOR LOCK SWITCH
Removing the key from the ignition switch while driving locks the steering. This can cause you to lose control of the vehicle.
Remove the key from the ignition switch only when parked.
LOCK TAB
To lock all of the doors and hatch, press the door lock switch on the driver’s door, or press the lock tab down on the driver’s door, or use the key on the outside lock. Pressing up on the door lock switch will unlock all of the doors and the hatch.
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The lock tab on the passenger’s door locks and unlocks only that door. Pulling up on the driver’s door lock tab only unlocks the driver’s door.
To lock the driver’s door, remove the key from the ignition switch, pull the outside door handle and push the lock tab down or push the door lock switch down. Release the handle, then close the door.
To unlock the driver’s door from the outside, turn the key and release it.
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Rear Doors
Hatch
UNLOCK
LOCK
To lock or unlock the hatch.
Use your master key to lock and unlock the hatch. Turn the key counterclockwise to lock the hatch, and clockwise to unlock it.
To open the rear door, pull the rear door handle located in the rear door edge. The rear door can be opened only when the front door is open.
To close the doors, close the rear door first, then the front door. The front door cannot be latched without first closing the rear door. Closing the rear door on the front door will damage both doors.
Door Locks
Lock the hatch by pushing down the lock tab on the driver’s door (see page ), or by using the master key in the driver’s door lock.
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Lock or unlock the hatch with the master door lock switch.
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for information on
See page cargo loading. Keep the tailgate and the hatch closed at all times while driving to avoid damaging them, and to prevent exhaust gas from getting into the interior. See Monoxide Hazard
Carbon on page
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Door Locks
Tailgate
With the hatch unlocked, open it by pulling the handle and lifting up. To close the hatch, lower it, then press down on the back edge.
When both the hatch and tailgate are open, the hatch cannot be latched without first closing the tailgate.
You can open the tailgate only when the hatch is open. To open the tailgate, slide the lock lever to the left and swing down the tailgate. To close the tailgate, lift it up and push it firmly until it latches.
Before closing the tailgate, make sure the hatch is raised. Closing the tailgate on the lowered hatch can damage the hatch and the tailgate.
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Seat Adjustments Seepages forimportantsafety informationandwarningsabouthowto properlypositionseatsandseat-backs.
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Make all seat adjustments before you start driving.
FrontSeat
Seats
To adjust the seat forward and backward, pull up on the bar under the seat cushion’s front edge. Try to move the seat to make sure it is locked in position.
To change the seat-back angle of the front seat, pull up on the lever on the outside of the seat bottom. Adjust the seat-back and make sure it locks into position.
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Seats
Driver’s Seat Height Adjustment
Front Seat Armrests
RearSeat
SEAT-BACK ADJUSTMENT STRAP
To adjust the height of the driver’s seat, turn the dial on the outside of the seat bottom.
OnEXmodel Each front seat has an armrest on the side of the seat-back. To use it, pivot it down.
To change the angle of the rear seat- back, pull the strap at the inside edge of the seat cushion, make sure the seat-back locks into position.
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Head Restraints Seepage forimportantsafety informationandawarningabout improperlypositioningheadrestraints.
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They are most effective when you adjust them so the center of the back of the occupant’s head rests against the center of the restraint.
RELEASE BUTTON
Your vehicle is equipped with head restraints in all seating positions to help protect you and your passengers from whiplash and other injuries.
Seats
The head restraints in the front and rear seating positions adjust for height. You need both hands to adjust the restraint. To raise it, pull upward. To lower the restraint, push the release button sideways and push the restraint down.
Failure to reinstall the head restraints can result in severe injury during a crash.
Always replace the head restraints before driving.
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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:
1.
Remove the head restraints from the front seats (see page ), and store them in the side pockets of the cargo area.
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2.
Adjust the front seats forward as far as possible. Pull up the seat- back angle adjustment lever and pivot the seat-back backward until it is level with the rear seat cushion.
3.
Move the front seat backward until it touches the rear seat.
4.
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 its upright position, hold the seat-back to keep it from going up too quickly.
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Folding the Rear Seats To create more cargo space, you can fold up each rear seat to each side wall separately.
1.
Lower the head restraint to its lowest position.
Seats
SEAT-BACK ADJUSTMENT STRAP
RELEASE STRAP
2.
Pull the seat-back adjustment strap at the inside edge of the seat cushion and push the seat-back backward as far as it will go.
3.
Pull the release strap on the seat support, and pivot the seat toward the vehicle’s side wall.
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Seats
GRAB RAIL
SEAT SUPPORT
Reverse this procedure to return the rear seat to the upright position. When not in use, store the fastening strap hook in the fabric pocket on the bottom of the seat cushion. Make sure the seat is locked securely.
FASTENING STRAP
4.
A fastening strap is attached to the inside of the seat cushion. While pushing the seat up and toward the side wall, hook the fastening strap to the grab rail.
5.
Fold down the seat support.
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Removing the Rear Seats
Seats
TAB
LOCK LEVER
STEEL HANDLE
RELEASE STRAP
Both seats can be removed to give more cargo capacity. To remove a seat:
1.
Pull the release strap on the seat support to unlock the seat support.
COVER
2.
Remove the cover between the seat cushion and the side wall by pulling the tab and pulling the cover straight up.
3.
Push the lock lever forward to unlock the seat.
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Reverse this procedure to reinstall the seat. Make sure the seats are securely locked in place before driving.
Always remove an unsecured seat from the vehicle before driving. A seat that is not locked in place could be thrown about and cause injury in a sudden stop or crash.
Seats
STEEL HANDLE
HANDLE STRAP
4.
Hold the steel handle next to the lock lever and the handle strap at the outside edge of the seat cushion, and remove the entire seat by pulling it up and backward.
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Power Windows
DRIVER’S WINDOW SWITCH
MAIN SWITCH
Turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position to raise or lower either window. To open the window, push the switch down and hold it. Release the switch when you want the window to stop. Pull back on the switch and hold it to close the window.
Closing a power window on someone’s hands or fingers can cause serious injury.
Make sure your passenger is away from the window before closing it.
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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’s window 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 passenger’s window unintentionally.
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AUTO REVERSE If the driver’s window senses 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. If your vehicle’s battery is disconnected or goes dead, or the driver’s window fuse is removed, the AUTO function may be disabled. If this happens, the power window system will need to be reset after reconnecting the battery or installing the fuse. 1.
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 about 2 seconds.
2.
If the power windows do not operate properly after resetting, have your vehicle checked by your dealer.
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Mirrors
TAB
Adjusting the Power Mirrors
SELECTOR SWITCH
3.
4.
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 the adjustment switch off to keep your settings.
ADJUSTMENT SWITCH
1.
Turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position.
2.
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.
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Rear Windows, Parking Brake, Skylight
Rear Windows
Parking Brake
Skylight
PARKING BRAKE LEVER
To open a rear window, pull the lever towards you, then push it out until it locks. To close the rear window pull the lever towards you, then push it back. Make sure the window is fully closed and locked.
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 indicator on the instrument panel should go out when the parking brake is fully released (see page
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).
Driving the vehicle with the parking brake applied can damage the rear brakes and axles.
Ifequipped To lift up the rear of the skylight for ventilation, pull down the lever to unlock the skylight, then push it up until the skylight is locked in the tilt- up position.
To close the skylight, pull down the lever to unlock the skylight, then push it back in place. Make sure the skylight is fully closed and locked.
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Skylight
If you try to tilt up the skylight in below-f reezing temperatures, or when it is covered with snow or ice, you can damage it.
Bef ore lif ting the skylight, make sure the roof of the vehicle is dry. Rain or remaining water af ter car-washing may get into the f rame of the skylight. In winter, remove the buildup of snow on the roof .
Toremovetheskylight: Turn off the engine, and set the parking brake. Then pull down the lever, squeeze both sides of the pivot while pushing up the red tab in the lever, and pull the lever assembly away from the ceiling.
Push up the rear of the skylight. Standing on the tailgate with the hatch down, hold both sides of the skylight and pull it toward you to remove it from the vehicle roof.
The maximum weight on the tailgate is 440 lbs (200 kg).
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An unsecured skylight can be thrown about and cause serious injury in a sudden stop or crash.
Make sure to store the skylight in its bag, and secure the bag to the hooks on the cargo area floor.
With the rear seats in their upright position, store the skylight, face down in its bag in the cargo area. Secure the bag with four hooks on the cargo area floor. Do not store anything on top of the skylight.
Skylight
To reinstall the skylight, make sure the air deflector is pushed down. When reinstalling the lever assembly, push in both red pivots, and align with the receptacle holes. Let the pivots move out until they rest in the holes securely. Make sure the skylight is fully closed and latched.
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Interior Lights
Ceiling Light
Spotlights OnEXandSCmodels
ON
OFF
DOOR ACTIVATED The ceiling light has a three-position switch: ON, Door Activated, and OFF. In the Door Activated (center) position, the light comes on when you:
Open any door. Remove the key from the ignition. If you do not open a door, the light fades out in about 30 seconds. Unlock the doors with the key or remote transmitter.
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Turn on the spotlight by pushing the lens. Push the lens again to turn it off. You can use the spotlights at all times.
Cargo Area Light The cargo area light has a three- position switch. In the center position, the light comes on when you open the hatch.
Ignition Switch Light The ignition switch light comes on when you unlock the driver’s door, and fades out about 30 seconds after you close the door.
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Interior Convenience Items
CARGO AREA
CARGO AREA SIDE POCKET
COIN TRAY
CEILING POCKET ＊
DOOR POCKETS
VANITY MIRROR
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RADIO POCKET ＊
BEVERAGE HOLDERS
＊
: If equipped
except SC
SC model
ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET
GLOVE BOX
CENTER LOWER POCKET ＊
SEAT-BACK POCKET ＊
ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET
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Interior Convenience Items
Beverage Holders Be careful when you are using the beverage holders. A spilled liquid that is very hot can scald you or your passengers. Spilled liquids can also damage the upholstery, and electrical components in the interior.
OnSCmodel
The front beverage holder is removable. To remove it, push the tab and pull it up.
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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.
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.
Accessory Power Sockets Your vehicle has one, two, or three accessory power sockets, depending on the model. All models have a front accessory power socket on the dashboard above the glove box.
EX and SC models have an accessory power socket in the cargo area on the passenger’s side.
The SC model has one additional socket in the center console.
These sockets are intended to supply power for 12 volt DC accessories that are rated 120 watts or less (10
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Sun Visor
Vanity Mirror Ifequipped
Interior Convenience Items
To use the sun visor, pull it down. You can also use the sun visor at the side window. Remove the support rod from the clip and swing the sun visor toward the side window.
To use the vanity mirror on the back of the sun visor, pull up the cover.
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Features
The heating and air conditioning system in your vehicle provides a comfortable driving environment in all weather conditions.
The standard audio system has many features. This section describes those features and how to use them. (If you have an optional audio system, refer to the operating instructions that came with it.)
Your vehicle has an anti-theft audio system that requires a code number to enable it.
Vents, Heating, and A/C
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Air Flow Controls Ventilation Using the Heater Using the A/C Dehumidify the Interior To Defog and Defrost To Remove Exterior Frost
or Ice From the Windows
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To Turn Everything Off Playing the AM/FM Radio AM/FM Radio Reception Playing the XM Satellite Radio
Playing a Disc Disc Player Error Messages Disc Changer Error Messages Protecting Your Discs Radio Theft Protection Setting the Clock Remote Audio Controls Cruise Control
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Vents, Heating, and A/C
FAN CONTROL DIAL
TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAL
MODE CONTROL DIAL
DEFROST POSITION
RECIRCULATION BUTTON
AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) BUTTON
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER BUTTON
MAX A/C POSITION
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Air Flow Controls
Fan Control Dial Turn this dial clockwise to increase the fan speed and 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 indicator in the button is on when the A/C is on.
Recirculation Button When the recirculation indicator is on, air from the vehicle’s interior is sent throughout the system again. When the indicator 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 on and off (see page 73
).
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.
Vents, Heating, and A/C
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.
Airflow 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
Airflow 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.
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.
or
Ventilation (fresh air mode) The flow-through ventilation system draws in outside air, circulates it through the interior, then discharges it through vents near the tailgate.
1.
2. 3. 4.
Set the temperature to the lower limit. Make sure the A/C is off. Select Set the fan to the desired speed.
and fresh air mode.
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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 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 68
turn off the A/C until the gauge reading returns to normal.). If it moves near the red zone,
1.
2.
Turn on the A/C by pressing the button. The indicator in the button comes on when a fan speed is selected. Set the temperature to the lower limit.
3. 4.
5.
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.
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.
TocooltheinteriorwithMAXA/C: 1.
Set the mode control dial to MAX A/C. The system automatically turns on the A/C, selects switches to recirculation mode. Set the temperature to the lower limit. Set the fan to the desired speed.
2.
3.
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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 and can prevent the windows from fogging up.
1. 2. 3. 4.
Turn the fan on. Turn on the air conditioning. Select Adjust the temperature to your preference.
and fresh air mode.
This setting is suitable for all driving conditions whenever the outside temperature is above 32°F (0°C).
To Defog and Defrost To remove fog from the inside of the windows:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Set the fan to the desired speed, or high for faster defrosting. Select . The system automatically switches to fresh air mode and turns on the A/C. (The A/C indicator will not come on in U.S. vehicles, if the A/C was off to start with) Adjust the temperature control dial so the airflow feels warm. Select to help clear the rear window. To increase airflow to the windshield, close the corner vents.
or
When you select the system automatically turns on the A/C. This helps to dehumidify the air and to defog the windshield. In either mode, you cannot turn off the A/C. When you switch to another mode, the A/C returns to its original setting, either on or off, as indicated by the A/C indicator.
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Vents, Heating, and A/C
To Turn Everything Off Turning the fan speed control dial all the way to the left shuts the system off.
Keep the system off for short periods only.
To keep stale air and mustiness from collecting, you should have the fan running at all times.
To Remove Exterior Frost or Ice From the Windows 1.
. The system
Select automatically switches to fresh air mode and turns on the A/C. The A/C indicator does not come on in U.S. vehicle, if the A/C was off to start with. Select Set the fan and temperature controls to maximum level. Select rear window.
to help clear the
2. 3.
4.
To clear the windows faster, you can close the dashboard corner vents by rotating the wheel below each vent. This sends more warm air to the windshield defroster vents. Once the windshield is clear, select 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 AM/FM Radio
LX model
Canadian EX and SC models
AM/FM BUTTON
STEREO INDICATOR
SCAN BUTTON
SCAN INDICATOR
VOL/PWR KNOB
STEREO INDICATOR
AM/FM BUTTON
AUTO SELECT BUTTON
SEEK/SKIP BUTTONS
VOL/PWR KNOB
SEEK BAR
PRESET BUTTONS
TUNE KNOB
AUTO SELECT BUTTON
SCAN BUTTON
PRESET BUTTONS
TUNE KNOB
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Playing the AM/FM Radio
U.S. EX and SC models
VOL/PWR KNOB
STEREO INDICATOR
AM/FM BUTTON
SEEK/SKIP BUTTONS
AUTO SELECT BUTTON
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SCAN BUTTON
PRESET BUTTONS
TUNE KNOB
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To Play the Radio The ignition switch must be in the ACCESSORY (I) or the ON (II) position. Turn the system on by pushing the VOL/PWR knob or the AM/FM button. Adjust the volume by turning the same knob.
The band and frequency that the radio was last tuned to is displayed. To change bands, press the AM/FM button. On the FM band, ST will be displayed if the station is broadcast- ing in stereo. Stereo reproduction in AM is not available.
To Select a Station You can use any of five methods to find radio stations on the selected band: tune, seek, scan, the preset buttons, and auto select.
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Use the TUNE knob to
TUNE tune the radio to a desired frequency. Turn the knob right to tune to a higher frequency, or left to tune to a
Playing the AM/FM Radio
lower frequency.
again.
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The seek function
SEEK searches up and down from the current frequency to find a station with a strong signal. To activate it, press either ( ), then release it.
or
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SCAN The scan function 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 5 seconds (LX model) or 10 seconds (EX and SC models).
If you do nothing, the system will then scan for the next strong station and play it for 5 seconds (LX model) or 10 seconds (EX and SC models). When it plays a station you want to listen to, press the SCAN button
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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 number (1
hold it until you hear a beep.−
6), and
Repeat steps 1 through 3 to store a total of six stations on AM and twelve stations on FM.
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Playing the AM/FM Radio
Toturnoffautoselect, A. SEL button. This restores the presets you originally set.
press the
Adjusting the Sound Press the MODE or SOUND knob repeatedly to display the bass (BAS), treble (TRE), balance (BAL), fader (FAD), and sub-woofer (SUB-W) settings.
Each mode is shown in the display as it changes. Turn the MODE or SOUND 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.−
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 as previously described.
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These two
Balance/Fader modes adjust the strength of the sound coming from each speaker. BAL adjusts the side-to-side strength, while FAD adjusts the front-to-back strength.
Treble/Bass/Sub-Woofer the TRE/BAS/SUB-W modes to adjust the tone to your liking.
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Use
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Radio Frequencies The radio can receive the complete AM and FM bands. Those bands cover these frequen- cies:
AM band: 530 to 1,710 kHz FM band: 87.7 to 107.9 MHz
Radio stations on the AM band are assigned frequencies at least 10 kHz apart (530, 540, 550). Stations on the FM band are assigned frequencies at least 0.2 MHz apart (87.9, 88.1, 88.3).
Stations must use these exact frequencies. It is fairly common for stations to round-off the frequency in their advertising, so your radio could display a frequency of 100.9 even though the announcer may identify the station as ‘‘FM101.’’
Radio Reception How well the radio receives stations is dependent on many factors, such as the distance from the station’s transmitter, nearby large objects, and atmospheric conditions.
A radio station’s signal gets weaker as you get farther away from its transmitter. If you are listening to an AM station, you will notice the sound volume becoming weaker, and the station drifting in and out. If you are listening to an FM station, you will see the stereo indicator flickering off and on as the signal weakens. Eventually, the stereo indicator will go off and the sound will fade completely as you get out of range of the station’s signal.
AM/FM Radio Reception
Driving very near the transmitter of a station that is broadcasting on a frequency close to the frequency of the station you are listening to can also affect your radio’s reception. You may temporarily hear both stations, or hear only the station you are close to.
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AM/FM Radio Reception
AsrequiredbytheFCC: Changesormodificationsnotexpressly approvedbythepartyresponsiblefor compliancecouldvoidtheuser’s authoritytooperatetheequipment.
Radio signals, especially on the FM band, are deflected by large objects such as buildings and hills. Your radio then receives both the direct signal from the station’s transmitter, and the deflected signal. This causes the sound to distort or flutter. This is a main cause of poor radio reception in city driving.
Radio reception can be affected by atmospheric conditions such as thunderstorms, high humidity, and even sunspots. You may be able to receive a distant radio station one day and not receive it the next day because of a change in conditions.
Electrical interference from passing vehicles and stationary sources can cause temporary reception problems.
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XM Satellite Radio U.S.EXandSCmodels Your vehicle is capable of receiving XM Satellite Radio anywhere in the United States, except Hawaii and Alaska.
XM is a registered trademark of XM Satellite Radio, Inc.
Satellite radio is only available on U.S. models.
Playing the XM Satellite Radio
CHANNEL INDICATOR
CATEGORY INDICATOR
VOL/PWR KNOB
XM BUTTON
DISPLAY/MODE BUTTON
SCAN BUTTON
PRESET BUTTONS
TUNE KNOB
CATEGORY BUTTONS
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Playing the XM Satellite Radio
XM radio receives signals from two satellites to produce clear, high- quality digital reception. It offers many channels in several categories. Along with a large selection of different types of music, XM radio allows you to view channel and category selections in the display.
Operating the Satellite Radio To listen to the XM satellite Radio, turn the ignition switch to the ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position. Push the VOL/PWR knob to turn on the audio system, and press the XM button. Adjust the volume turning the VOL/PWR knob. The last channel you listened to will show in the display.
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To switch between
MODE channel mode and category mode, press and hold the DISP/MODE button until the mode changes.
In the channel mode, you can select all of the available channels. In the category mode, such as Jazz, Rock, Classical, etc., you can select all of the channels within that category.
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Each time you press and release the DISP/MODE button, the display
