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changes in the following sequence: channel name, channel number, category, artist name, and music title.

You may experience periods when XM Radio does not transmit the artist’s name and song title information. If this happens, there is nothing wrong with your system.

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Turn the TUNE knob left

TUNE or right to select channels. In the category mode, you can only select channels within that category.

CATEGORY ( − the category mode, press either button to select another category.

or

In

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Playing the XM Satellite Radio

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The scan function gives

SCAN you sampling of all channels while in the channel mode. In the category mode, only the stations within that category are scanned. To activate scan, press the SCAN button. The system plays each channel in numerical order for 5 seconds, then selects the next channel. When you hear a channel you want to continue listening to, press the button.

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You can store up to 12

Preset preset channels using the six preset buttons. Each button stores one channel from the XM1 band and one channel from the XM2 band.

To store a channel:

1.

Press the XM button. Either XM1
or XM2 will show in the display.

2.

Use the TUNE knob, the CATEGORY buttons, or the SCAN buttons to tune to a desired channel. In category mode, only channels within that category can be selected. In channel mode, all channels can be selected.

3.

Pick the preset button you want for that channel. Press and hold the button until you hear a beep.

4.

Repeat steps 2 and 3 to store the first six channels.

5.

Press the XM button again. The other XM band will show. Store the next six channels using steps 2
and 3.

Once a channel is stored, press and release the proper preset button to tune to it.

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Playing the XM Satellite Radio

XM Radio Display Messages

‘‘NO SIGNAL’’

‘‘LOADING’’

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XM is loading the audio or program information.

‘‘OFF AIR’’

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The channel currently selected is no longer broadcasting.

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The signal is currently too weak. Move the vehicle to an area away from tall buildings, and with an unobstructed view of the southern horizon.

‘‘UPDATING’’

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The encryption code is being updated. Wait until the encryption code is fully updated. Channels 0 and 1
should still work normally.

‘‘ - - - - ’’

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The selected channel number does not exist, is not part of your subscription, or this channel has no artist or title information at this time.

‘‘ANTENNA’’

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There is a problem with the XM antenna. Please consult your dealer.

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Signal may be blocked by mountains or large obstacles to the south.

Signal weaker in these areas.

SATELLITE

Playing the XM Satellite Radio

The XM satellites are in orbit over the equator; therefore, objects south of the vehicle may cause satellite reception interruptions. To help compensate for this, ground-based repeaters are placed in major metropolitan areas.

Satellite signals are more likely to be blocked by tall buildings and mountains the farther north you travel from the equator. Carrying large items on a roof rack can also block the signal.

GROUND REPEATER

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Playing the XM Satellite Radio

Depending on where you drive, you may experience reception problems. Interference can be caused by any of these conditions:

Driving on the north side of an east/west mountain road. Driving on the north side of a large commercial truck on an east/west road. Driving in tunnels. Driving on a road beside a vertical wall, steep cliff, or hill to the south of you. Driving on the lower level of a multi-tiered road. Driving on a single lane road alongside dense trees taller than 50 ft. (15 m) to the south of you. Large items carried on a roof rack.

There may be other geographic situations that could affect satellite radio reception.

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Receiving Satellite Radio Service If your XM Radio service has expired or you purchased your vehicle from a previous owner, you can listen to a sampling of the broadcasts available on XM Satellite Radio. With the ignition switch in the ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position, push the VOL/PWR knob to turn on the audio system and press the XM button. A variety of music types and styles will play.

www.xmradio.com

If you decide to purchase XM satellite radio service, contact XM Radio at 1-800-852-9696. You will need to give them your radio I.D. number and your credit card number. To get your radio I.D. number, turn the TUNE

, or at

knob until ‘‘0’’ appears in the display. Your I.D. will appear in the display.

After you have registered with XM Radio, keep your audio system in the satellite radio mode while you wait for activation. This should take about 30 minutes.

While waiting for activation, make sure your vehicle remains in an open area with good reception. Once your audio system is activated, you’ll be able to listen to XM radio broadcasts. XM Radio will continue to send an activation signal to your vehicle for at least 12 hours from the activation request. If the service has not been activated after 36 hours, contact XM Radio.

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Playing a Disc

LX model

Canadian EX and SC models

CD BUTTON

FOLDER INDICATOR

CD/TAPE BUTTON

CD SLOT

EJECT BUTTON

REPEAT INDICATOR

EJECT BUTTON

CD SLOT

RANDOM INDICATOR

DISPLAY BUTTON

VOL/PWR KNOB

RANDOM INDICATOR

SEEK/SKIP BAR

RANDOM BUTTON

REPEAT BUTTON

SCAN BUTTON

SEEK/SKIP BUTTONS

FOLDER KNOB

DISC INDICATOR

RANDOM BUTTON

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Playing a Disc

U.S. EX and SC models

DISC INDICATOR

CD/AUX BUTTON

EJECT BUTTON

FOLDER INDICATOR

CD SLOT

RANDOM INDICATOR

DISPLAY BUTTON

FOLDER KNOB

SEEK/SKIP BUTTONS

SCAN BUTTON

RANDOM BUTTON

REPEAT BUTTON

VOL/PWR KNOB

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To Play a Disc To load or play discs, the ignition switch must be in the ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position.

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

You operate the disc player with the same controls used for the radio. To select the disc player, press the CD button. You will see ‘‘CD’’ in the display. The number of the track playing is shown in the display. The system will continuously play a disc until you change modes.

If a file on an MP3 or WMA

OnEXandSCmodels NOTE: disc is protected by digital rights management (DRM), the audio unit displays FORMAT, and then skips to the next file.

Playing a Disc

Video CDs and DVDs will not work in this unit.

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Compatible with variable bit rate and multi-session

The disc player can also play CD-Rs and CD-RWs compressed in MP3 or WMA formats.

When playing a disc in MP3, you will see ‘‘MP3’’ in the display. The disc, folder and track numbers are displayed. Each disc can hold up to 400 playable files within 8 folder layers. A disc can support a maximum number of 100 folders, and each folder can hold 255
playable files.

The specifications of the compatible MP3 file are: −

Sampling frequency: 32/44.1/48 kHz (MPEG1) 16/22.05/24 kHz (MPEG2) Bit rate: 8/16/24/32/40/48/56/64/80/96/ 112/128/160/192/224/256/320
kbps

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When playing a disc in WMA, you will see ‘‘WMA’’ in the display. The disc, folder and track numbers are displayed. Each disc can hold up to 200 files within 16 subdirectories, 8
folder layers. A disc can support a maximum number of 100 folders, and each folder can hold 255
playable files.

The specifications of the compatible WMA file are: −

Sampling frequency: 32/44.1/48 kHz Bit rate: 48/64/80/96/128/160/192 kbps Compatible with variable bit rate and multi-session

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Playing a Disc

Insert the disc about halfway into the disc slot. The drive will pull the disc in the rest of the way and begin to play it. When the system reaches the end of the disc, it will return to the beginning and play the disc again.

You can also play 3-inch (8-cm) discs without using an adapter ring.

To play the radio when a disc is playing, press the AM/FM button. Press the CD button again to switch back to the CD player.

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

If you press the DISP/MODE button while playing a disc, additional information (track, album, artist, etc.) may be displayed.

ToChangeorSelectTracks/Files Use the SEEK/SKIP button while a disc is playing to select passages and change tracks (files in MP3/WMA mode).

In MP3/WMA mode, use the FOLDER knob to select folders in the disc, and use the SEEK/SKIP button to change files.

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

to skip backward to

To move rapidly within a track, press and hold

or

ExceptEXandSCmodels You will see CUE or REW in the display while moving within a track.

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Playing a Disc

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To continuously replay

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

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InMP3/WMAmode FOLDER SELECTION To select a different folder, use the FOLDER knob to move to the beginning of the next folder. Turn the knob right to move to the beginning of the current folder. Turn the knob left to skip to the beginning of the previous folder.

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This feature,

FOLDER-REPEAT when activated, replays all the files on the selected folder in the order they are compressed in MP3/WMA. To activate folder repeat, press and hold the RPT button for 2 seconds. You will see display. The system continuously replays the current folder. Press and hold the RPT button for 2 seconds to turn it off.

RPT in the

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RANDOM (Random within a Disc) This feature plays the tracks (all files in each folder in MP3/WMA mode) within a disc in random order. To activate random play, press and release the RDM button. You will see RDM in the display. Press the RDM button again to return to normal play.

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This

FOLDER-RANDOM feature, when activated, plays the files within a folder in random order, rather than in the order they are compressed in MP3/WMA. To activate folder random play, press and hold the RDM button. You will see RDM in the display. The system will then select and play files randomly. This continues until you deactivate folder random play by pressing the RDM button again or selecting a different folder with the FOLDER knob.

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Playing a Disc

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SCAN The scan function samples all tracks/files on the selected disc in the order they are recorded. To activate scan, press and hold the SCAN button until you hear a beep. You will see SCAN in the display. You will get a 10 second sampling of each track/file on the selected disc. Press the SCAN button again to exit scan and play the last track/file sampled.

Pressing either side of the SEEK/ SKIP button also turns off scan.

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FOLDER SCAN This feature, when activated, samples all files on the selected folder in order. To activate folder scan, press and hold the SCAN button until you hear a beep. You will see the display. The system will then play the first file for about 10
seconds. If you do nothing, the system will then play the first file in each folder for 10 seconds. When it plays a file you want to continue listening to, press the SCAN button again.

SCAN in

Pressing either side of the SEEK/ SKIP button or selecting a different folder with the FOLDER knob also turns off folder scan.

) to

To Stop Playing a Disc Press the eject button ( remove the disc. If you eject the disc, but do not remove it from the slot, the system will automatically reload the disc after 10 seconds (EX and SC models) or 15 seconds (LX model) 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 disc is playing. To play the disc, press the CD button.

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

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Auxiliary Input Jack Ifequipped The auxiliary input jack is next to the accessory power socket, either in the center console compartment or on the dashboard, depending on the model of your vehicle.

Operating the Optional Disc Changer An optional six disc changer is available for your vehicle. This disc changer uses the same controls used for the in-dash disc player or the radio.

Playing a Disc

If you select an empty slot in the magazine, the changer will search for the next available disc to load and play.

When a compatible audio unit is connected to the jack, pressing the AUX button allows the system to accept auxiliary input from the connected audio unit.

Audio System Malfunction See pages information on error messages.

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Protecting Discs For information on how to handle and protect discs, see page

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Load the desired discs in the magazine, and load the magazine in the changer according to the instructions that came with the unit.

To select the disc changer, press the CD button. The disc and track numbers will be displayed. To select a different disc, use the preset 5
(DISC ) or the preset 6 (DISC ) ＋ button. To select the previous disc, press the preset 5 (DISC ), or the preset 6 (DISC ) to select the next ＋ disc in sequence.

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Disc Player Error Messages

The chart on the right explains the error messages you may see in the display while playing a disc.

If you see an error message in the display while playing a disc, press the eject button. After ejecting the disc, check it for damage or deformation. If there is no damage, insert the disc again. For the additional information of the damaged discs, see page

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The audio system will try to play the disc. If there is still a problem, the error message will reappear. Press the eject button, and pull out the disc. Insert a different disc. If the new disc plays, there is a problem with the first disc. If the error message cycle repeats and you cannot clear it, take your vehicle to a dealer.

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Error Message

Cause

Solution

Will disappear when the temperature returns to normal. Current track will be skipped. The next supported track or file plays automatically. Press the EJECT button, and pull out the disc. Check if it is inserted correctly in the disc player. Make sure the disc is not scratched or damaged. For more information, see page 129. Press the EJECT button, and pull out the disc. Check the disc for serious damage, sign of deformation, excessive scratches, and/or dirt see page 129. Insert the disc again. If the code does not disappear, or the disc cannot be removed, consult your dealer. Do not try to force the disc out of the player.

HEAT ERROR

High temperature

HOT

FORMAT

Track/File format not supported

DISC

FOCUS error

BAD DISC

PLEASE CHECK

OWNER’S MANUAL

PUSH EJECT

ERR

BAD DISC

Mechanical error

PLEASE CHECK

Servo error

OWNER’S MANUAL

EX and SC models LX model

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

Disc Changer Error Messages

Indication

Cause

Solution

DISC ERROR

DISC

NO DISC

NO

MECH ERROR

ERR

FOCUS error

No disc in the magazine

Mechanical error

HEAT ERROR

High temperature

HOT EJECT EJEC

No magazine in the changer

: EX and SC models : LX model

Press the EJECT button, and pull out the disc. Check if it is inserted correctly in the disc player. Make sure the disc is not scratched or damaged. For more information, see page 129. Insert disc.

Press the EJECT button, and pull out the disc. Check the disc for damage or deformation. For more information, see page 129. If the disc cannot be pulled out, or the error message does not disappear after the disc is ejected, see your dealer. Will disappear when the temperature returns to normal. Insert magazine.

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Protecting Your Discs

General Information

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

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

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

Handle your discs properly to prevent damage and skipping.

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

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Protecting Discs When a disc is not being played, store it in its case to protect it from dust and other contamination. To prevent warpage, keep discs out of direct sunlight and extreme heat.

To clean a disc, use a clean soft cloth. Wipe across the disc from the center to the outside edge.

A new disc may be rough on the inner and outer edges. The small plastic pieces causing this roughness can flake off and fall on the recorded surface of the disc, causing skipping or other problems. Remove these pieces by rubbing the inner and outer edges with the side of a pencil or pen.

Never try to insert foreign objects in the CD player or the magazine.

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

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Additional Information of Recommended Discs The disc player/changer has a sophisticated and delicate mechanism. If you insert a damaged disc as indicated below, it may become stuck inside and damage the audio unit.

Examples of these discs are shown to the right:

Protecting Your Discs

1.

Bubbled, wrinkled, labelled, and excessively thick discs

Bubbled/ Wrinkled

With Label/ Sticker

Using Printer Label Kit

Sealed

With Plastic Ring

2.

Damaged discs

3.

Poor quality discs

Chipped/ Cracked

Warped

Burrs

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Protecting Your Discs

4.

Small, irregular shaped discs

5.

Discs with scratches, dirty discs

Recommended discs are printed with the following logo.

3-inch (8-cm) CD

Triangle Shape

Audio unit may not play the following formats.

Fingerprints, scratches, etc.

CD-R or CD-RW may not play due to the recording conditions.

Scratches and fingerprints on the discs may cause the sound to skip.

Can Shape

Arrow Shape

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Radio Theft Protection

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

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

If your vehicle’s battery is disconnected or goes dead, or the radio fuse is removed, the audio system will disable itself. If this happens, you will see ‘‘ENTER CODE’’ in the frequency display the next time you turn on the system. Use the preset buttons to enter the code. The code is on the radio code card included in your owner’s manual kit. When it is entered correctly, the radio will start playing.

If you make a mistake entering the code, do not start over; complete the sequence, then enter the correct code. You have 10 tries to enter the correct code. If you are unsuccessful in 10 attempts, you must then leave the system on for 1 hour before trying again.

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Setting the Clock

If your vehicle’s battery is disconnected or goes dead, you may need to set the clock.

LXmodel To set the hour, press the H button while pressing the CLOCK (SCAN/ RPT) button until the hour advances to the desired time. Change the minute by pressing the M button while pressing the CLOCK (SCAN/ RPT) button until the minute advances to the desired time.

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TIME DISPLAY

CLOCK BUTTON

OnU.S.EXandSCmodels

TIME DISPLAY

CLOCK BUTTON

H BUTTON

R BUTTON

M BUTTON

You can use the R button to quickly set the time to the nearest hour. Press the R button while pressing the CLOCK button. If the displayed time is before the half hour, pressing R sets the clock back to the previous hour. If the displayed time is after the half hour, pressing R sets the clock forward to the beginning of the next hour. For example: 1:06 will reset to 1:00
1:53 will reset to 2:00

H BUTTON

R BUTTON

M BUTTON

Press and hold the CLOCK button until the numbers flash and you hear a beep. Change the hour by pressing the H button until the numbers advance to the desired time. Change the minute by pressing the M button until the numbers advance to the desired time.

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Setting the Clock

OnCanadianEXandSCmodels

TIME DISPLAY

CLOCK BUTTON

For example: 1:06 will reset to 1:00
1:53 will reset to 2:00

When you are finished, press the CLOCK button again.

H BUTTON

R BUTTON

M BUTTON

You can quickly set the time to the nearest hour. If the displayed time is before the half hour, press the R (RESET) button to set the clock back to the previous hour. If the displayed time is after the half hour, pressing R sets the clock forward to the beginning of the next hour.

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▲

) or down (

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

▼

The MODE button changes the mode. Pressing the button repeatedly selects FM1, FM2, AM or CD (if a CD is loaded). On models with satellite radio system, you can also select XM1 or XM2.

The CHANNEL button has two functions, depending on whether you are listening to the radio, or playing a CD.

If you are listening to the radio, use the CH button to change stations. Each time you press this button, the system advances to the next preset station on the band you are listening to. You will see the number of the selected Preset button in the display. To change bands, or to change from FM1 to FM2 or XM1 to XM2 (if equipped), press the MODE button.

If you are playing a CD, the system skips to the beginning of the next track each time you push the CH button. You will see the disc and track number in the display.

Remote Audio Controls

OnEXandSC models

CH BUTTON

VOLUME BUTTON

MODE BUTTON

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

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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.

Using Cruise Control

1.

Push in the cruise control master button. The indicator in the button comes on.

The main switch can be left NOTE: on, even when the system is not in use.

Cruise Control

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 indicator on the instrument panel comes on to show the system is now activated.

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Cruise Control

RES/ACCEL BUTTON

CANCEL BUTTON

SET/DECEL BUTTON

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

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

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

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

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

Push on the accelerator pedal. Accelerate to the desired cruising speed, then 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.

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

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

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

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

Cancelling Cruise Control

RES/ACCEL BUTTON

CANCEL BUTTON

Cruise Control

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

SET/DECEL BUTTON You can cancel cruise control in any of these ways:

Pressing the cruise control master button turns the system off and erases the previous cruising speed.

Tap the brake or clutch pedal.

Push the CANCEL button on the steering wheel.

Push the cruise control master button.

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Before Driving

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

Break-in Period Fuel Recommendation Service Station Procedures

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Refueling Opening and Closing the

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Break-in Period, Fuel Recommendation

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

Avoid full-throttle starts and rapid acceleration.

Do not change the oil until the scheduled maintenance time.

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

Do not tow a trailer.

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

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

In addition, in order to maintain good performance, fuel economy, and emissions control, we strongly recommend, in areas where it is available, the use of gasoline that does NOT contain manganese-based fuel additives such as MMT.

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

We recommend quality gasoline containing detergent additives that help prevent fuel system and engine deposits.

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

Some gasoline today is blended with oxygenates such as ethanol or MTBE. Your vehicle is designed to operate on oxygenated gasoline containing up to 10 % ethanol by volume and up to 15 % MTBE by volume. Do not use gasoline containing methanol.

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Fuel Recommendation, Service Station Procedures

If you notice any undesirable operating symptoms, try another service station or switch to another brand of gasoline.

For further important fuel-related information, please refer to your Quick Start Guide

Refueling 1.

Park with the driver’s side closest to the service station pump.

2.

Outside of the vehicle, open the fuel fill door by pulling its notched edge.

4.

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

Ifthefuelnozzlekeepsclickingoff even though the tank is not full, there may be a problem with your vehicle’s fuel vapor recovery system. The system helps keep fuel vapor from going into the atmosphere. Try filling at another pump. If this does not fix the problem, consult your dealer.

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

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Close the fuel fill door.

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

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

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

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Service Station Procedures

Opening and Closing the Hood

HOOD RELEASE HANDLE

SUPPORT ROD

LATCH

CLIP

1.

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

2.

Put your fingers under the front edge of the hood near the center. The hood latch handle is above the ‘‘H’’ logo. Push this handle up to release it. Lift up the hood.

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

3.

Pull the support rod out of its clip and insert the end into the hole in the hood.

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

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Oil Check

DIPSTICK

UPPER MARK LOWER MARK

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

1.

Remove the dipstick (orange tab).

4.

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

2.

Wipe the dipstick with a clean cloth or paper towel.

3.

Insert it all the way back in its tube.

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Adding Engine Oil

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Service Station Procedures

Engine Coolant Check

MAX

RESERVE TANK

MIN Look at the coolant level in the radiator reserve tank. Make sure it is between the MAX and MIN lines. If Adding it is below the MIN line, see Engine Coolant 196
for information on adding the proper coolant.

on page

Owner’s Maintenance on page

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

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Fuel Economy

Actual Mileage and EPA Fuel Economy Estimates Comparison. Fuel economy is not a fixed number. It varies based on driving conditions, driving habits and vehicle condition. Therefore, it is not possible for one set of estimates to predict fuel economy precisely for all drivers in all environments.

The EPA fuel economy estimates shown in the example to the right are a useful tool for comparison when buying a vehicle. EPA estimates include:

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Represents urban

City MPG driving in a vehicle in light traffic. A range of miles per gallon achieved is also provided.

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Highway MPG mixture of rural and interstate driving, in a warmed-up vehicle, typical of longer trips in free-flowing traffic. A range of miles per gallon

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City MPG

Highway MPG

Combined Fuel Economy

Estimated Annual Fuel Cost

(Sample U.S. EPA label shown)

achieved is also provided.

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Combined Fuel Economy Represents a combination of city and highway driving. The scale represents the range of combined fuel economy for other vehicles in the class.

Estimated Annual Fuel Cost − Provides an estimated annual fuel cost, based on 15,000 miles (20,000
km) per year multiplied by the cost per gallon (based on EPA fuel cost data) divided by the combined fuel economy.

For more information on fuel economy ratings and factors that affect fuel economy, visit fueleconomy.gov vehicles.gc.ca

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Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy Factors The following factors can lower your vehicle’s fuel economy:

Aggressive driving (hard acceleration and braking) Excessive idling, accelerating and braking in stop-and-go traffic Cold engine operation (engines are more efficient when warmed up) Driving with a heavy load or the air conditioner running Improperly inflated tires

Improving Fuel Economy

VehicleMaintenance A properly maintained vehicle maximizes fuel economy. Poor maintenance can significantly reduce fuel economy. Always maintain your vehicle according to the maintenance messages displayed on the information display (see Maintenance Checks For example:

Owner’s on page 191

).

Use the recommended viscosity motor oil, displaying the API Certification Seal (see page 193

).

Maintain proper tire inflation An under-inflated tire increases − ‘‘rolling resistance,’’ which reduces fuel economy.

Avoid carrying excess weight in your vehicle It puts a heavier load on the engine, increasing fuel consumption.

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Keep your vehicle clean In particular, a build-up of snow or mud on your vehicle’s underside adds weight and rolling resistance. Frequent cleaning helps your fuel economy.

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Drive moderately acceleration, abrupt cornering, and hard braking increase fuel consumption.

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Observe the speed limit Aerodynamic drag has a big effect on fuel mileage at speeds above 45
mph (75 km/h). Reduce your speed and you reduce the drag. Trailers, car top carriers, roof racks and bike racks are also big contributors to increased drag.

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If your vehicle has a

Always drive in the highest gear possible manual transmission, you can boost your fuel economy by up shifting as early as possible.

Avoid excessive idling − results in 0 miles per gallon.

Idling

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Fuel Economy

CheckingYourFuelEconomy

Miles driven

Gallons of fuel

Miles per

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100

Liter

Kilometers

L per 100 km

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Fill the fuel tank until the nozzle automatically clicks off. Reset trip counter to zero. Record the total gallons (liters) needed to refill. Follow one of the simple calculations above.

Minimize the use of the air conditioning system puts an extra load on the engine which makes it use more fuel. Use the fresh-air ventilation when possible.

The A/C

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Plan and combine trips Combine several short trips into one. A warmed-up engine is more fuel efficient than a cold one.

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Calculating Fuel Economy

MeasuringTechniques Direct calculation is the recommended source of information about your actual fuel economy. Using frequency of fill-ups or taking fuel gauge readings are NOT accurate measures of fuel economy. Fuel economy may improve over the first several thousand miles.

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Accessories and Modifications

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

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

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

Improper accessories or modifications can affect your vehicle’s handling, stability, and performance, and cause a crash in which you can be hurt or killed.

Follow all instructions in this owner’s manual regarding accessories and modifications.

When properly installed, cellular phones, alarms, two-way radios, and low-powered audio systems should not interfere with your vehicle’s computer controlled systems, such as your airbags, anti-lock brakes, and tire pressure monitoring system.

Before installing any accessory:

Make sure the accessory does not obscure any lights, or interfere with proper vehicle operation or performance.

Be sure electronic accessories do not overload electrical circuits (see page the proper operation of your vehicle.

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Before installing any electronic accessory, have the installer contact your dealer for assistance. If possible, have your dealer inspect the final installation.

Do not install accessories on the side pillars or across the rear windows. Accessories installed in these areas may interfere with proper operation of the side curtain airbags.

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Accessories and Modifications

Modifying Your Vehicle Removing parts from your vehicle, or replacing components with some non-Honda components could seriously affect your vehicle’s handling, stability, and reliability.

Here are some examples:

Lowering the vehicle with a non- Honda suspension kit that significantly reduces ground clearance can allow the undercarriage to hit speed bumps or other raised objects, which could cause the airbags to deploy.

Raising your vehicle with a non-Honda suspension kit can affect the handling and stability.

Non-Honda wheels, because they are a universal design, can cause excessive stress on suspension components, and are not compatible with the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS).

Larger or smaller wheels and tires can interfere with the operation of your vehicle’s anti-lock brakes and other systems.

Modifying your steering wheel or any other part of your vehicle’s safety features can make the systems ineffective.

If you plan to modify your vehicle, consult your dealer.

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CARGO AREA SIDE POCKET

DOOR POCKETS

CEILING POCKET

CENTER CONSOLE

CARGO AREA

SEAT-BACK POCKETS

GLOVE BOX

Carrying Cargo

Your vehicle has several convenient storage areas:

Cargo area side pockets Glove box Ceiling pocket (EX and SC models) Door pockets Seat-back pocket (EX and SC models) Cargo area (including rear seats when they are folded down, folded to the side, or removed) Seat-back bungees (EX model) Roof-rack (if installed) Center console (SC model)

However, carrying too much cargo, or improperly storing it, can affect your vehicle’s handling, stability, stopping distance, and tires, and make it unsafe. Before carrying any type of cargo, be sure to read the following pages.

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Carrying Cargo

Load Limits The maximum load for your vehicle is 675 lbs for U.S. vehicles, and 308
kg for Canadian vehicles

See Tire And Loading Information label attached to the driver’s doorjamb.

Label Example

This figure includes the total weight of all occupants, cargo, and accessories, and the tongue load if you are towing a trailer.

Overloading or improper loading can affect handling and stability and cause a crash in which you can be hurt or killed.

Follow all load limits and other loading guidelines in this manual.

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Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit

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