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Contents


Owner's Identification Form


Introduction ....................................................................................................................................... i A Few Words About Safety............................................................................................................... ii Driver and Passenger Safety ............................................................................................................ 3
Proper use and care of your vehicle's seat belts, and Supplemental Restraint System. Instruments and Controls................................................................................................................ .33
Instrument panel indicator and gauge, and how to use dashboard and steering column controls. Comfort and Convenience Features .............................................................................................. 75
How to operate the climate control system, the audio system, and other convenience features. Before Driving..................................................................................................................................107
What gasoline to use, how to break-in your new vehicle, and how to load luggage and other cargo. Driving ..............................................................................................................................................117
The proper way to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park, plus towing a trailer. Maintenance.....................................................................................................................................135
The Maintenance Schedule shows you when you need to take your vehicle to the dealer. Appearance Care..............................................................................................................................183
Tips on cleaning and protecting your vehicle. Things to look for if your vehicle ever needs body repairs. Taking Care of the Unexpected......................................................................................................191
This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, and how to handle them. Technical Information.....................................................................................................................215
ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information. Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada)................................................................227
A summary of the warranties covering your new Acura, and how to contact us. Authorized Manuals (U.S. only)...................................................................................................... 233
How to order manuals and other technical literature. Index...................................................................................................................................................... I Service Information Summary A summary of information you need when you pull up to the fuel pump.


Introduction


Congratulations ! Your selection of a 1995 Honda Odyssey was a wise investment. It will give you years of driving pleasure.


To enhance the enjoyment of your new car, take time to study this manual. In it, you will learn about your car's many conveniences and useful features. Following the service interval and maintenance recommendations will help keep your driving trouble-free while preserving your investment.


Keep this owner's manual in your car so you can refer to it at any time. Please make sure the manual stays with the car if you sell it. The next owner will find it just as helpful.


Several warranties protect your Honda. We suggest you read the warranty booklets carefully to fully understand the coverages and the responsibilities of ownership.


When your car needs scheduled maintenance, keep in mind that your Honda dealer's service staff is specially-trained in the service and maintenance of the many systems unique to your Honda. Your Honda dealer is dedicated to your satisfaction and will be pleased to answer any questions and concerns.


Main Menust Safety Messages


Your safety and the safety of others is very important. We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on the vehicle. Please read these messages carefully.


You will also see another important symbol:


A safety message alerts you to potential hazards that could hurt you or others. Each safety message is preceded by a safety alert symbol one of three words, DANGER, WARNING or CAUTION. These mean:


and


NOTICE


Your Honda or other property can be damaged if you don't follow instruc- tions.


You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don't follow instructions.


The purpose of these messages is to help prevent damage to your car, other property, or the environment.


You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don't follow instructions.


You CAN be HURT if you don't follow instructions.


Each safety message tells you what the hazard is, what can happen and what you can do to avoid or reduce injury.


Main Menust Driver and Passenger Safety


This section gives you important information about occupant protec- tion. It shows how to use seat belts properly. It explains the Supple- mental Restraint System. And it gives useful information about how to protect infants and children in your car.


Your Occupant Protection System.. 4
The Seat Belt System


and How It Works...................... 5
Why Wear Seat Belts.................... 5


Important Safety Reminders........ 5
Seat Belt System Components..... 6
Lap/Shoulder Belt......................... 6
Lap Belt........................................... 7
Wearing Seat Belts Properly........ 7
Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt...... 7
Wearing the Lap Belt.................... 9
Advice for Pregnant Women...... 10
Seat Belt Maintenance............... 11
Supplemental Restraint System..... 12
SRS Components......................... 12
What Happens In a Crash........... 12
Important Facts About


Airbags...................................... 13


How the Driver's Airbag


Works........................................14


How the Passenger's Airbag


Works........................................ 15


How the SRS Indicator Light


Works........................................16
System Service............................. 16
System Service Precautions....... 17
Additional Safety Information........ 18
Seat-back Position........................ 18
Head Restraint Position.............. 18
Door Locks................................... 19


Storing Cargo Safely ................... 19
Driving with Pets......................... 19
Child Safety...................................... 20
Where Should Children Sit?....... 20
Important Safety Reminders...... 21
General Guidelines for Restraining Children


Under 18 kg (40 lbs) ............... 22


Restraining an Infant Who Weighs Less Than 9 kg (20 lbs).......... 22


Restraining a Child Who Weighs Between 9 and 18 kg (20 and 40 lbs)..... 23


Restraining a Child Who Weighs


Over 18 kg (40 Ibs).................. 24


Securing a Child Seat with a


Lap/Shoulder Belt................... 25


Using Child Restraints


with Tethers............................. 26
Storing a Child Seat..................... 27
Alcohol and Drugs........................... 28
Carbon Monoxide Hazard .............. 29
Reporting Safety Defects


(U.S. Cars).................................... 30
Safety Labels.................................... 31


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Main Menust Your Occupant Protection System


Your Honda is equipped with seat belts and other features that work together to protect you and your passenger during a crash.


Seat belts are the most important part of your occupant protection system. When worn properly, seat belts can reduce the chance of serious injury or death in a crash.


For added protection during a severe frontal collision, your Odyssey has a Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) with airbags for the driver and a front seat passenger.


Two indicator lights are also part of your safety system. One reminds you to make sure you and your passen- gers wear seat belts. The other alerts you to a possible problem with your supplemental restraint system (see page 16).


The seats, head restraints, and door locks also play a role in occupant safety. For example, reclining the seat-back can decrease the effec- tiveness of your seat belt. Head restraints can help protect your neck and head, especially during rear-end impacts. Door locks help keep your doors from being accidentally opened during a crash.


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To get the maximum protection from your occupant protection system, check the following before you drive away:


Everyone in the car is wearing a seat belt properly (see page 7). Infants and small children are properly secured in child safety seats (see page 20). All doors and the tailgate are closed and locked (see page 19). Seat-backs are upright and head restraints are properly adjusted (see pages 18 and 56). There are no loose items that could be thrown around and hurt someone during a crash or sudden stop (see page 19).


By following these guidelines, you can reduce injuries to yourself and your passengers in many crash situations. Remember, however, that no safety system can prevent all injuries or deaths that can occur in severe crashes.


Main MenuTable of Contentsst Why Wear Seat Belts Wearing seat belts, and wearing them properly, is fundamental to your safety and the safety of your passengers.


During a crash or emergency stop, seat belts can help keep you from being thrown against the inside of the car, against other occupants, or out of the car.


Of course, seat belts cannot com- pletely protect you in every crash. But, in most cases, seat belts reduce your chance of serious injury. They can even save your life. That is why many states and all Canadian pro- vinces require you to wear seat belts.


The Seat Belt System and How It Works


Not wearing a seat belt increases the chance of being killed or seriously hurt in a crash.


Be sure you and your passengers always wear seat belts and wear them properly.


Important Safety Reminders Seat belts are designed for adults and larger children. All infants and small children must be properly restrained in child safety seats (see page 20).


Never let passengers ride in the cargo area or on top of a folded-down seat. Carry passengers in the rear only when they are sitting in a locked, upright seat, and are properly restrained by seat belts.


Passengers should not stand up or change seats while the vehicle is moving. If they are not wearing seat belts during a crash or emergency stop, they can be thrown against the inside of the vehicle, against other occupants, or out of the vehicle. A pregnant woman needs to wear a seat belt to protect herself and her unborn child (see page 10).


Two people should never use the same seat belt. If they do, they could be very seriously injured in a crash.


Do not place the shoulder portion of a lap/shoulder belt under your arm or behind your back. This could increase the chance of serious injuries in a crash.


Do not put shoulder belt pads or other accessories on seat belts. They can reduce the effectiveness of the belts and increase the chance of injury.


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Main MenuTable of Contentsst The lap/shoulder belt retractor in each passenger seating position has an additional locking mechanism that is intended to secure a child seat (see page 25). If the shoulder part of the belt is pulled all the way out, this mechanism will engage. The belt will retract, but it will not allow the passenger to move freely. If the belt feels too tight, unlatch it, let it retract fully, then pull it out as far as needed.


The Seat Belt System and How It Works


Seat Belt System Components Your Honda has seat belts in all seating positions. All the seat belts in the six-passenger model are lap/ shoulder belts. In the seven- passenger model, the center position of the bench-type second seat has a lap belt.


Your seat belt system also includes a light on the instrument panel to remind you to fasten your seat belt, and to make sure your passengers fasten theirs. This light conies on when you turn on the ignition if you have not fastened your seat belt. A beeper also sounds for several seconds (see page 36).


The following pages cover more about the seat belt components and how they work.


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Lap/Shoulder Belt


SHOULDER PORTION


UPPER SEAT BELT ANCHOR


To retractor


LAP PORTION


LATCH PLATE


BUCKLE


This style of seat belt has a single belt that goes over your shoulder, across your chest, and across your hips. Each lap/shoulder belt has an emergency locking retractor. In normal driving, the retractor lets you move freely in your seat while it keeps some tension on the belt. During a collision or sudden stop, the retractor automatically locks the belt to help restrain your body.


Main MenuTable of Contentsst Lap Belt Seven-passenger model only


BUCKLE


The Seat Belt System and How It Works


Wearing Seat Belts Properly You can increase the effectiveness of your seat belts if you take a little time to read the following pages and make sure you know how to wear seat belts properly.


Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt Before putting on the seat belt, move the driver's seat as far back as is practical while still allowing you to maintain full control of the vehicle. Make sure the seat-back is upright (see page 18). The front seat passenger should move the seat as far back as possible.


Not wearing a seat belt properly increases the chance of serious injury or death in a crash.


Be sure you and your passengers always wear seat belts and wear them properly.


LATCH PLATE The lap belt has one manually- adjusted belt that fits across the hips. It is similar to safety belts used in airplanes.


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Main MenuTable of Contentsst The Seat Belt System and How It Works


1. Pull the latch plate across your


body and insert it into the buckle. Tug on the belt to make sure the latch is securely locked.


2. Check that the belt is not twisted.


3. Position the lap portion of the belt


as low as possible across your hips, not across your stomach. This lets your strong pelvic bones take the force of a crash.


4. Pull up on the shoulder part of the


belt to remove any slack. Make sure the belt goes over your collarbone and across your chest.


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RELEASE BUTTON


Wearing the Lap Belt


RELEASE BUTTON


5. If you are sitting in one of the


front seats and the shoulder belt crosses your neck, you should adjust the anchor height by squeezing the two buttons and sliding the anchor up or clown.


To unlatch the seat belt, push the red PRESS button on the buckle. Guide the belt across your body to the door pillar. If the belt doesn't retract easily, pull it out and check for twists or kinks.


1. Pull the latch plate across your


hips and insert it into the buckle marked CENTER.


If the belt is too short, hold the latch plate at a right angle and pull to extend the belt. Insert the latch plate into the buckle.


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Main MenuTable of Contentsst The Seat Belt System and How It Works


Advice for Pregnant Women


2. Position the belt as low as possible across your hips and pelvic bones, not across your stomach. Pull the loose end of the belt to adjust for a snug but comfortable fit.


To unlatch the belt, push the red PRESS button on the buckle.


Protecting the mother is the best way to protect her unborn child. Therefore, a pregnant woman should wear a properly-positioned seat belt whenever she drives or rides in a car.


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If possible, use the lap/shoulder seat belt, remembering to keep the lap portion as low as possible (see page 7).


Each time you have a check-up, ask your doctor if it's okay for you to drive and how you should position a lap/shoulder seat belt.


Seat Belt Maintenance For safety, you should check the condition of your seat belts regularly.


Pull out each belt fully and look for frays, cuts, burns, and wear. Check that the latches work smoothly and the lap/shoulder belts retract easily. Any belt not in good condition or not working properly should be replaced.


If a seat belt is worn during a crash, have your dealer replace the belt and inspect the anchors for damage.


For information on how to clean your seat belts, see page 188.


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Main MenuTable of Contentsst Supplemental Restraint System


Your car is equipped with a Supple- mental Restraint System (SRS) to help protect the head and chest of the driver and front seat passenger during a severe frontal collision.


This system does not replace your seat belts. It supplements, or adds to, the protection offered by seat belts and other occupant protection features.


Not wearing a seat belt increases the chance of serious injury or death in a crash, even if you have airbags.


Be sure you and your passengers always wear seat belts and wear them properly.


SRS Components Your supplemental restraint system includes:


One airbag in the steering wheel for the driver and another in the dashboard for the passenger.


Sensors that can detect a severe frontal collision.


A sophisticated electronic system that continually monitors the sensors, control unit, airbag activators, and all related wiring when the ignition is ON (II).


An indicator light on the instru- ment panel to alert you to a possi- ble problem with the system.


Emergency backup power in case your car's electrical system is disconnected in a crash.


What Happens In a Crash If you ever have a severe frontal collision, the sensors will detect rapid deceleration and signal the control unit to instantly inflate the airbags.


During a crash, your seat belts will help to restrain your lower body and torso. The airbags will provide a cushion to absorb crash energy and help keep the head and chest of the driver and front passenger from striking the interior of the car.


After inflating, the airbags will immediately deflate. The entire process, from detection to deflation, takes a fraction of a second. This process occurs so quickly that you may not hear the loud noise created by the airbag inflators, or realize what has happened.


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Main MenuTable of Contentsst After the crash, you may see what looks like smoke. This is actually powder from the airbag's surface. People with respiratory problems may experience some temporary discomfort from the chemicals used by the airbag's activators.


Important Facts About Airbags Airbags inflate only when needed; in a severe frontal collision. A severe collision would be similar to a crash into a parked car at 25 mph (40
km/h). Airbags will not inflate in a moderate frontal collision, or during a rear impact, side impact, or rollover — even if the impact is severe.


Frontal collision range


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Just from viewing the vehicle damage after a crash, it is very difficult to accurately determine if the airbags should or should not have inflated. In some cases where the airbag did not inflate, extensive visible damage indicated that the car absorbed much of the crash energy, and the airbags were not needed. In other cases, a severe jolt, such as an impact to the undercarriage, may not cause extensive body damage but cause the airbags to inflate.


Airbags inflate and deflate only once. They cannot protect you during any additional impacts that can occur during a crash sequence.


Injuries, including fatal injuries, can occur in a severe collision, even if seat belts are worn properly and the airbags inflate. No safety system can provide complete protection in a severe crash.


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Main MenuTable of Contentsst Supplemental Restraint System


How the Driver's Airbag Works


To do its job, the airbag inflates with considerable force. So, while it can reduce serious injuries and even save your life, the airbag might cause some facial abrasions or other injuries. To reduce the possibility of injury, you should always sit back as far from the steering wheel as is practical while still maintaining full vehicle control.


If you ever have a severe frontal collision, your airbag will instantly inflate to help protect your head and chest.


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After the bag completely inflates, it immediately starts deflating so it won't interfere with your visibility, ability to steer, or ability to operate other controls. The total time for inflation and deflation takes a fraction of a second. You may not even be aware that the airbag has been fully inflated.


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How the Passenger's Airbag Works


The driver's airbag is stored in the center of the steering wheel. For your safety, do not attach any items to the steering wheel. They could interfere with the proper operation of the airbag. Or, if the airbag inflates, they could be propelled inside the car and hurt someone.


If you ever have a severe frontal collision, the passenger's airbag will inflate at the same time as the driver's airbag.


This airbag is quite large and inflates with considerable force. It can seriously hurt a front seat passenger who is not in the proper position and wearing the seat belt properly. Front seat passengers should move the seat as far back as practical and sit well back in the seat.


We strongly recommend that you do not put an infant seat in the front passenger's seat. If the airbag inflates, it can hit the infant seat with great force. The infant seat can be dislodged or struck with enough force to cause very serious injury to the infant.


If a toddler seat is used in the front passenger's seat, the vehicle seat should be moved as far back as possible. If the passenger's bag inflates, it could seriously hurt a toddler who is not in the proper position or properly restrained.


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Main MenuTable of Contentsst Supplemental Restraint System


The passenger's airbag is stored near the top of the dashboard, under a lid marked SRS. Do not place any objects on top of this lid. If the airbag inflates, those objects can be propelled inside the car and possibly hurt someone.


How the SRS Indicator Light Works


SRS The purpose of the SRS light on your instrument panel is to alert you of a potential problem with your supple- mental restraint system.


System Service Your supplemental restraint system is virtually maintenance-free. There are no parts you can safely service. You must have the system serviced by an authorized Honda dealer:


Have the system checked if:


The light does not come on when you turn the ignition ON (II).


The light stays on after the engine starts.


The light comes on or flashes while you are driving.


If your airbags ever inflate, the airbags and control unit must be replaced. Do not try to remove or discard the airbags by yourself. This must be done by a Honda dealer.


If the SRS indicator light alerts you of a problem. Have the supplemental restraint system checked as soon as possible. Otherwise, your airbags might not inflate when you need them.


When the car is ten years old. Have the dealer inspect the system. The production date is on the driver's doorjamb for your convenience.


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Scrapping an entire car that has an uninflated airbag can be dangerous. Get assistance from a Honda dealer if your car must be scrapped.


If you sell your car, please be sure to tell the new owner that the car has a supplemental restraint system. Alert them to the information and precau- tions in this part of the owner's manual.


System Service Precautions Do not modify your steering wheel or any other part of the supplemental restraint system. Modifications could make the system ineffective.


Do not tamper with the system's components or wiring. This could cause the airbags to inflate inadver- tently, possibly injuring someone very seriously.


Tell anyone who works on your car that you have a supplemental restraint system. Failure to follow the procedures and precautions in the official Honda service manual could result in personal injury or damage to the system.


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Main MenuTable of Contentsst Additional Safety Information


The seat belts and airbags are obvi- ously important parts of your occu- pant protection system.


In addition, you should know that sitting upright, adjusting the head restraint properly, locking the doors, and stowing things properly can also increase your safety and possibly even save your life.


Seat-back Position The seat-backs should be in an upright position for you and your passengers to get the most protec- tion from the seat belts.


If you recline a seat-back, you reduce the protective capability of your seat belt. The farther a seat-back is reclined, the greater the risk that you will slide under the belt in a severe crash and be very seriously injured.


For information on how to adjust the seat-back, see page 57.


Head Restraint Position


Head restraints can help protect you from whiplash and other injuries. For the best protection, adjust the top of the restraint so it is even with the tops of your ears, or as high as possi- ble. For instructions on adjusting the head restraints, see page 58.


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Main MenuTable of Contentsst Additional Safety Information


For further information, contact your veterinarian or local animal protec- tion society.


Door Locks It is not safe to leave your car doors unlocked. A passenger, especially a child, could open a door and acci- dentally fall out. Also, there is a greater chance of being thrown out of the car during a crash when the doors are not locked.


Storing Cargo Safely Before you drive, make sure you first securely store or tie down any items that could be thrown around the car and hurt someone, or interfere with your ability to operate the controls.


Be sure to keep compartment doors closed when the car is moving. If a passenger hits the door of an open glove box, for example, he could injure his knees.


For information on loading cargo, see page 116.


Driving with Pets Loose pets can be a hazard while you are driving. An unrestrained pet can interfere with your ability to drive the car. In a crash or sudden stop, loose pets or cages can be thrown around inside the car and hurt you or your passengers. It is also for their safety that pets should be properly restrained in your car.


The recommended way to restrain a medium-sized or larger dog is with a special traveling harness. This har- ness can be secured to the rear seat with a seat belt. Travel harnesses are available at pet stores.


A small dog, cat, or other small animal will be safest in a pet carrier with rigid sides. Choose a style that allows you to secure it to the car's seat by routing a seat belt through the carrier's handle.


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Main MenuTable of Contentsst Child Safety


Children depend on adults to protect them. To help make sure we do, every state and Canadian province has laws requiring infants and young children to be properly restrained whenever they ride in a car.


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An infant or child who is not properly restrained can be killed or seriously injured in a crash.


Be sure any child too small for seat belts is properly secured in a child restraint.


Where Should Children Sit? According to accident statistics, children of all sizes and ages are safer when they are properly restrained in the rear seat rather than the front seat.


We recommend that you place your child's infant or toddler seat in the second seat and secure it with the vehicle's lap/shoulder belt or lap belt (seven-passenger model). If you use the lap/shoulder belt, be sure to follow the instructions on page 25.


We strongly recommend that you do not put an infant seat in the front passenger's seat. If the airbag inflates, it can hit the infant seat with great force. The infant seat can be dislodged or struck with enough force to cause very serious injury to the infant.


Main MenuTable of Contentsst If a toddler seat is used in the front passenger's seat, the vehicle seat should be moved as far back as possible. If the passenger's bag inflates, it could seriously hurt a toddler who is not in the proper position or properly restrained.


We also recommend that any child who is too large to use an infant or toddler seat ride in the second or third seat and wear a lap/shoulder belt properly for protection. If the child is not large enough to wear the lap/shoulder belt properly, you should use a booster seat.


Important Safety Reminders Never hold a baby or child on your lap when riding in a car. If you are wearing your seat belt, the violent forces created during a crash will tear the child from your arms. The child could be seriously hurt or killed.


If you are holding a child and not wearing a seat belt in a crash, you could crush the child against the car's interior.


Never put your seat belt over yourself and a child. During a crash, the belt could press deep into the child, causing serious internal injuries.


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Two children should never use the same seat belt. If they do, they could be very seriously injured in a crash.


If you are driving with small children in the car, you should use the childproof door locks to prevent them from opening the rear doors (see page 54).


For their safety, do not leave children alone in your car without adult supervision.


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General Guidelines for Restraining Children Under 18
kg (40 lbs) Use an approved child seat. The seat must meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 (FMVSS-213) or Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. Look for the manufac- turer's statement of compliance on the box and seat.


Use a seat of the right size. Make sure the seat fits your child. Check the seat manufacturer's instructions and labels for height and weight limits.


Secure the child seat to the car. All approved child seats are designed to be secured to the car seat by the lap belt or the lap belt portion of a lap/ shoulder belt. A child whose seat is not properly secured to the car can be endangered in a crash.


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Restraining an Infant Who Weighs Less Than 9 kg (20 Ibs)


To properly route a seat belt through a child seat, follow the seat maker's instructions. If you use a lap/shoulder belt, follow the instructions on page 25.


Secure the child in the child seat. Make sure the infant or child is firmly secured to the child seat. Use the straps provided, and carefully follow the manufacturer's instructions.


An infant up to about 9 kg (20 Ibs) must be restrained in an infant seat or a convertible seat designed for a baby. Because infants must ride in a reclining position, be sure the infant seat always faces the REAR of the car as shown.


Main MenuTable of Contentsst We recommend that you place your child's infant seat in the second seat and secure it with the vehicle's lap/ shoulder belt or lap belt (seven- passenger model). If you use the lap/shoulder belt, be sure to follow the instructions on page 25.


We strongly recommend that you do not put an infant seat in the front passenger's seat. If the airbag inflates, it can hit the infant seat with great force. The infant seat can be dislodged or struck with enough force to cause very serious injury to the infant.


Restraining a Child Who Weighs Between 9 and 18 kg (20 and 40
Ibs)


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We recommend that you place your child's toddler seat in the second seat and secure it with the vehicle's lap/shoulder belt or lap belt (seven- passenger model). If you use the lap/shoulder belt, be sure to follow the instructions on page 25.


Toddler seats are designed for children who weigh between 9 and 18 kg (20 and 40 Ibs).


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If you are using a toddler seat in the front passenger's seat, move the passenger's seat as far back as possible before installing the child seat. If the passenger's bag inflates, it could seriously hurt a toddler who is not in the proper position or properly restrained.


Restraining a Child Who Weighs Over 18 kg (40 Ibs)


We recommend that, whenever possible, a child who has outgrown a toddler seat ride in the second or third seat and use a lap/shoulder belt.


Put the seat belt on your child and check its fit. The shoulder belt should fit over the collarbone and across the chest. The lap belt should sit low on your child's hips, not across the stomach.


If the shoulder belt crosses the neck while sitting in the second or third bench seat, have your child move toward the center of the seat until the belt fits properly. If the belt still crosses the child's neck, you should use a booster seat.


Several styles of booster seats are available. We recommend a design that allows the child to use the car's lap/shoulder belt.


Whichever style you select, follow the booster seat manufacturer's instructions.


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Main MenuTable of Contentsst Securing a Child Seat with a Lap/ Shoulder Belt The lap/shoulder belt retractors in the passenger seating positions have a built-in locking mechanism intended to secure a child seat. If you are placing a child seat in one of the outside seating positions, do the following:


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1. Place the child restraint in the


desired seating position. Route the lap/shoulder belt through the seat according to the seat manufac- turer's instructions.


6. Push and pull on the child seat to


verify that it is held firmly in place. If not, unlatch the seat belt, allow it to retract fully, and repeat these steps.


To unlatch the seat belt, push the red PRESS button on the buckle. Guide the belt across to the door pillar. If the belt doesn't retract easily, pull it out and check for twists or kinks.


2. Insert the latch plate into the buckle. Make sure it is fully latched.


3. Slowly pull the shoulder portion of the belt out of the retractor until it stops.


4. Allow the belt to slowly feed back into the retractor. You should hear a clicking noise that indicates the locking mechanism has engaged.


5. After the belt has retracted fully, pull up on the shoulder portion to remove any slack.


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Main MenuTable of Contentsst Install the tether hardware that came with the child seat. Tighten to: 22 N.m (2.2 kg-m, 16 Ib-ft)


If you are not sure how to install the bracket, have it installed by your Honda dealer.


If you need an anchor plate and mounting hardware, you can obtain them by writing to:


American Honda Motor Co., Inc. Consumer Affairs 1919 Torrance Blvd. Torrance, CA 90501-2746


Canadian Models


Your Honda has attachment points for a tether-style child seat to be installed on the second or third seat as shown.


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Using Child Restraints with Tethers U.S. Models


Your Honda has two attachment points on the tailgate sill that allow for a tether-style child seat to be installed in the third row seat.


Select the attachment point you want to use and remove the plug with a small flat-tipped screwdriver or fingernail file.


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Main MenuTable of Contentsst Second Seat Installation: There are three attachment points available for the seven-passenger model, and two attachment points available for the six-passenger model.


To install a child seat in the second seat, fold the third seat into the floor recess (see page 62). You will find a U-shaped slit in the carpeting at each attachment point. Select the attach- ment point you want to use, and pull up the carpeting at the slit.


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Third Seat Installation: There are two attachment points on the tailgate sill. Select the attach- ment point you want use, and remove the plug with a small flat- tipped screwdriver or a fingernail file.


Storing a Child Seat When you are not using an infant seat or other child restraint, either remove it or make sure it is properly secured so it cannot be thrown around the car during a crash.


Install the tether hardware that came with the child seat. Tighten to: 22 N.m (2.2 kg-m, 16 Ib-ft)


If you are not sure how to install the bracket, have it installed by your Honda dealer.


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Main MenuTable of Contentsst The safest thing you can do is never drink and drive. This can be done if you plan ahead. If you know you are going to be drinking, make plans to ride with a friend who will not be drinking.


If you have no choice but to drive, stop drinking and give yourself lots of time to sober up. Time is the only thing that can make you sober. Things like coffee or a cold shower don't speed up the process.


What if you find that you've been drinking and cannot get a ride from a friend? Find alternative transpor- tation. Call a taxi. Take a bus. Many communities have transportation services devoted to shuttling people who have been drinking.


If you see friends trying to get behind the wheel after drinking, stop them. Drive them yourself or arrange other transportation. If you think you are interfering, remember that your interference will keep them from sharing the road with you.


Alcohol and Drugs


Driving a car requires your full at- tention and alertness. Traffic condi- tions change rapidly. You must be able to react just as rapidly. Alcohol or drugs directly affect your alert- ness and ability to react. Even pre- scription and non-prescription medi- cines can have this effect.


There are laws that deal with drunken driving. These laws define how much alcohol it takes in your system to be legally "drunk." How- ever, your judgment and reaction time get worse with every drink — even the first one.


Driver and Passenger Safety


Main MenuTable of Contentsst Your car's exhaust contains carbon monoxide gas. You should have no problem with carbon monoxide entering the car in normal driving if you maintain your car properly. Have the exhaust system inspected for leaks whenever:


High levels of carbon monoxide can collect rapidly in enclosed areas, such as a garage. Do not run the engine with the garage door closed. Even with the door open, run the engine only long enough to move the car out of the garage.


The car is raised for an oil change. You notice a change in the sound of the exhaust. The car was in an accident that may have damaged the underside.


With the tailgate open, air flow can pull exhaust gas into your car's interior and create a hazardous condition. If you must drive with the tailgate open, open all the windows and set the heating and cooling system as follows.


Carbon monoxide gas is toxic. Breathing it can cause unconsciousness and can even kill you.


Avoid any enclosed areas or activities that expose you to carbon monoxide.


Carbon Monoxide Hazard


If you must sit in your parked car, even in an unconfined area, with the engine running, adjust the heating and cooling system as follows:


1. Push the 2. Select the 3. Turn the fan on high speed. 4. Set the temperature control to a


button. mode.


comfortable setting.


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Main MenuTable of Contentsst Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Cars)


If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying American Honda Motor Co., Inc.


If NHTSA receives similar com- plaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or American Honda Motor Co., Inc.


To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-800-424-9393 (or 366-0123 in Washington D.C. area) or write to: NHTSA, U.S. Department of Transportation, Washington, D.C. 20590. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline.


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Main MenuTable of Contentsst These labels are in the locations shown. They warn you of potential hazards that could cause serious injury. Read these labels carefully and don't remove them.


If a label comes off or becomes hard to read, contact your Honda dealer for a replacement.


BATTERY


Safety Labels


RADIATOR CAP


Driver and Passenger Safety


Main MenuTable of Contentsst Instruments and Controls


This section gives information about the controls and displays that contribute to the daily operation of your Honda. All the essential controls are within easy reach.


Control Locations............................ 34
Indicator Lights................................ 35
Gauges............................................. 39
Speedometer............................... 39
Trip Meter................................... 39
Odometer..................................... 39
Temperature Gauge................... 40
Fuel Gauge.................................. 40
Maintenance Required


Indicator................................... 40


Controls Near the Steering


Wheel...................................... 41
Headlights................................... 42
Daytime Running Lights............ 42
Instrument Panel Brightness.... 43


Turn Signals................................. 43
Windshield Wipers...................... 44
Windshield Washers................... 44
Rear Window Wiper and


Washer...................................... 45
Hazard Warning.......................... 45
Rear Window Defogger.............. 45
Steering Wheel Adjustment....... 46
Steering Wheel Controls ................ 48
Cruise Control.............................. 48
Horn............................................. 51
Keys and Locks................................ 51
Keys............................................... 51
Ignition Switch............................. 52
Power Door Locks....................... 53
Remote Transmitter.................... 54
Childproof Door Locks............... 54
Tailgate......................................... 55
Glove Box..................................... 55
Seats................................................. 56
Passenger Seating...................... 56
Seat Adjustments........................ 56
Driver's Seat Power Height


Adjustment.............................. 57
Head Restraints.......................... 58
Third Seat Access....................... 58


Removing the Second Seats


in the Six-Passenger Model.... 59


Folding the Second Seats in the Seven-Passenger


Model................................... 60
Reclining the Second Seat.......... 61
Folding the Third Seat


in All Models........................... 62
Power Windows............................... 64
Sunroof............................................. 65
Mirrors............................................. 66
Adjusting the Power Mirrors..... 67
Parking Brake................................. 68
Digital Clock..................................... 68
Beverage Holder.............................. 69
Dashboard Compartment............... 70
Center Poket.................................... 71
Coin Box........................................... 71
Vanity Mirror................................... 71
Cigarette Lighter............................. 72
Ashtrays........................................... 72
Interior Lights.................................. 73
Ceiling Lights.............................. 73
Spotlights..................................... 73
Tailgate Light............................... 74
Courtesy Lights........................... 74


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Main Menust Control Locations


DOOR LOCK SWITCH (P.53)


POWER WINDOW SWITCH (P.64)


FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE (P.110)


MIRROR CONTROLS (P.67)


DIGITAL CLOCK (P.68)


HEATING/COOLING CONTROL (P.78)


AUDIO SYSTEM (P.84)


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HOOD RELEASE HANDLE (P.111)


Main MenuTable of Contentsst The instrument panel has many indicators to give you important information about your car.


Lamp Check Many of the indicator lights come on when you turn the ignition switch ON (II), allowing you to see that they are working. The instrument panel should look like the illustration. If an indicator does not light during this test, it cannot alert you if that system develops a problem. Have the dealer check your car for burned-out bulbs or other problems.


* The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Differences for the Canadian model are noted in the text.


Indicator Lights


MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP/ CHECK ENGINE LIGHT*


PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR*


DOOR AND BRAKE LAMP MONITOR


HIGH BEAM INDICATOR


CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR


LOW FUEL INDICATOR


LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR


SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM INDICATOR


ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR*


CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR


SEAT BELT REMINDER LIGHT


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Main MenuTable of Contentsst Indicator Lights


Seat Belt Reminder Light


This indicator lights when you turn the ignition ON (II). It is a reminder to you and your passengers to protect yourselves by fastening the seat belts. A beeper also sounds if you have not fastened your seat belt.


If you do not fasten your seat belt, the beeper will stop after a few seconds but the light stays on until you do. Both the light and the beeper stay off if you fasten your seat belt before turning on the ignition.


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Low Oil Pressure Indicator


This indicator lights when the oil pressure in the engine drops low enough to cause damage. It should light when the ignition is ON (II) and go out after the engine starts. If this light flashes or stays on when the engine is running, there is a possi- bility of serious engine damage. Safely pull to the side of the road and shut off the engine as soon as you can. Turn to page 204 for in- structions and precautions on checking the engine.


Charging System Indicator


This light indicates the battery is not being charged. It should come on when the ignition is ON (II), and go out after the engine starts. If this light comes on while driving, the battery is not being charged. Turn to page 205 for information about what to do.


US


Canada


BRAKE


Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator This light has two functions:


1. It lights as a reminder that you


have set the parking brake. Driving with the parking brake set can damage the brakes and tires, and cause the Anti-lock brake system to turn off (see page 125).


2. It can indicate the brake fluid level


is low if it remains lit after you release the parking brake or comes on while driving. This is normally due to worn brake pads. Have your dealer check the braking system for worn pads or fluid leaks.


Main MenuTable of Contentsst Supplemental Restraint System Indicator


SRS The SRS light normally comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition ON (II). If it doesn't, or it stays on after the engine starts, something is wrong with the Supplemental Restraint System. It may also flash on and off to indicate a problem. If you see any of these indications, the airbag may not work when needed in an accident. Take the car to your dealer promptly for diagnosis and service.


US ABS Canada


Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Indicator


Only on cars equipped with ABS (see page 125) This light normally comes on when you turn the ignition ON (II) and


goes off after the engine starts. If if comes on at any other time, there is a problem in the ABS. If this happens, fake the car to your dealer to have it checked. With the light on, your car still has normal braking ability but no anti-lock.


US


Canada


Malfunction Indicator Lamp


Check Engine Light


This light comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch ON (II). If it comes on at any other time, it indicates one of the engine's emission control systems may have a problem. Turn to page 206 for information about what to do.


Indicator Lights


Door and Brake Lamp Monitor


The appropriate light comes on in this display if the tailgate or any door is not closed tightly. If a brake light does not work, the BRAKE LAMP indicator comes on when you push the brake pedal with the ignition switch ON (II). A burned out brake light is a hazard when drivers behind you cannot tell you are braking. Have your brake lights repaired right away. All the lights in the monitor display come on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch ON (II).


Instruments and Controls


Main MenuTable of Contentsst Indicator Lights


Turn Signal and Hazard Warning Indicators


The left or right turn signal light blinks when you signal a lane change or turn. If the light does not blink or blinks rapidly, it usually means one of the turn signal bulbs is burned out (see page 178). Replace the bulb as soon as possible, since other drivers cannot see that you are signalling.


When you turn on the Hazard Warning switch, both turn signal lights blink. All turn signals on the outside of the car should flash.


DRL


"Daytime Running Lights" Indicator


Canadian models only This indicator lights when you turn the ignition to ON (II) with the headlight switch off and the parking brake set. It should go off if you turn on the headlights or release the parking brake. If it comes on at any


Instruments and Controls


other time, it means there is a problem with the DRL. There may also be a problem with the high beam headlights.


High Beam Indicator


This light comes on with the high beam headlights. See page 42 for information on the headlight controls.


Cruise Control Indicator


CRUISE CONTROL This lights when you set the cruise control. See page 48 for information on operating the cruise control.


Low Fuel Indicator


This light comes on as a reminder that you must refuel soon.


Shift Lever Position Indicator


This indicator shows which shift position the shift lever is in. The "D4" indicator comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch ON (II). If it flashes while driving (in any shift position), it indicates a possible problem in the transmission. Avoid rapid acceler- ation and have the transmission checked by an authorized Honda dealer as soon as possible.


Main MenuTable of Contentsst FUEL GAUGE


SPEEDOMETER


TRIP METER


TEMPERATURE GAUGE


MAINTENANCE REQUIRED INDICATOR


ODOMETER


TRIP METER RESET BUTTON


Speedometer U.S. Models This shows your speed in miles per hour (mph). The smaller inner numbers are the speed in kilometers per hour (km/h).


Trip Meter This meter shows the number of miles (U.S.) or kilometers (Canada) driven since you last reset it. To reset it, push the trip meter reset button.


Canadian Models This shows your speed in kilometers per hour (km/h). The smaller inner numbers are the speed in miles per hour (mph).


Gauges


Odometer The odometer shows the total dis- tance your car has been driven. It measures miles in U.S. models and kilometers in Canadian models. It is illegal under federal law (in the U.S.) and provincial regulations (in Canada) to disconnect, reset, or alter the odometer with the intent to change the number of miles or kilometers indicated.


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Main MenuTable of Contentsst Gauges


Temperature Gauge This shows the temperature of the engine's coolant. During normal operation, the pointer should rise from the bottom white mark to about the middle of the gauge. In severe driving conditions, such as very hot weather or a long period of uphill driving, the pointer may rise to the upper white mark. If it reaches the red " H" (Hot) mark, pull safely to the side of the road. Turn to page 202 for instructions and precautions on checking the engine's cooling system.


Fuel Gauge This shows how much fuel you have. It is most accurate when the car is on level ground. It may show slightly more or less than the actual amount when you are driving on curvy or hilly roads.


The gauge stays at the same fuel level reading after you turn off the ignition. When you add fuel, the gauge slowly changes to the new reading after you turn the ignition back ON (II).


Instruments and Controls


Maintenance Required Indicator


SLOT


INDICATOR


The indicator reminds you when it is time for scheduled maintenance. When it nears 12,000 km (7,500
miles) since the last maintenance, the indicator will turn yellow. If you exceed 12,000 km (7,500 miles), the indicator will turn red. Your dealer will reset the indicator when he performs the scheduled maintenance. If someone else performs the maintenance, reset the indicator by inserting your key in the slot beside the indicator.


Main MenuTable of Contentsst Controls Near the Steering Wheel


HAZARD WARNING LIGHT


SHIFT LEVER


REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER


SUNROOF SWITCH


The two levers on the steering column contain controls for driving features you use most often. The left lever controls the turn signals, headlights, and high beams. The right lever controls the windshield wipers.


The rear window defogger switch and hazard warning switch are on the dashboard under the center air vent.


The controls near the left air vent are for the sunroof, cruise control and instrument panel brightness.


The lever on the underside of the steering column allows you to tilt the steering wheel.


CRUISE CONTROL


INSTRUMENT BRIGHTNESS


HEADLIGHTS/ TURN SIGNALS


TILT ADJUSTMENT


WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS


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Main MenuTable of Contentsst Controls Near the Steering Wheel


Headlights


If you leave the lights on with the ignition switch in ACCESSORY (I) or LOCK (0), you will hear a reminder chime when you open the driver's door.


The rotating switch on the left lever controls the lights. Turning this switch to the first position " " turns on the parking lights, taillights, instrument panel lights, side-marker lights, and rear license plate lights. Turning the switch to the second position "


" turns on the headlights.


To change between low beams and high beams, pull back on the turn signal lever until you hear a click, then let go. The blue high beam indicator will light (see page 38).


Instruments and Controls


To flash the high beams, pull back and hold the turn signal lever. Release the lever and the high beams will go off.


The high beams will stay on for as long as you hold the lever, no matter what position the headlight switch is in.


Daytime Running Lights (Canadian Models) With the headlight switch off, the high beam headlights come on with reduced brightness when you turn the ignition switch to ON (II) and release the parking brake. They remain on until you turn the ignition off, even if you set the parking brake.


The headlights revert to normal operation when you turn them on with the switch.


Main MenuTable of Contentsst Instrument Panel Brightness


Turn Signals


Controls Near the Steering Wheel


To signal a lane change, push lightly on the turn signal lever in the proper direction and hold it. The lever will return to the center position as soon as you release it.


The knob on the dashboard to the left of the steering column controls the brightness of the instrument panel lights. Push the knob to get it to pop out. Turn the knob to adjust the brightness.


TURN SIGNAL LEVER


Signal a turn or lane change with this lever. Push down on the lever to signal a left turn, and up to signal a right turn. If you push it up or down all the way, the turn signal continues to blink even when you release the lever. It shuts off automatically as you complete the turn.


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Main MenuTable of Contentsst Controls Near the Steering Wheel


Windshield Wipers


Windshield Washers


To operate the wipers in mist mode, push the control lever down. The wipers run at high speed until you release the lever. This gives you a quick way to clear the windshield.


To clean the windshield, pull back on the wiper control lever. The washers spray until you release the lever. The wipers run at low speed while you're pulling the lever, then complete one more sweep of the windshield after you release it.


The right lever controls the wind- shield wipers and washers. The rotary switch at the end of the lever has three positions: INT — intermittent LO — low speed HI — high speed


In intermittent, the wipers operate every few seconds. In low speed and high speed, the wipers run continu- ously.


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Main MenuTable of Contentsst Rear Window Wiper and Washer


Hazard Warning


Rear Window Defogger


Controls Near the Steering Wheel


The rear window wiper switch is located next to the windshield wiper switch.


To activate the rear windshield wiper, turn the switch "ON". If you wish to use the wiper and washer, turn and hold the switch one position up from "ON". To use the washer only, turn and hold the switch one position down from "OFF".


Push the red button to the left of the clock to turn on the hazard warning lights (four-way flashers). This causes all four outside turn signals and both indicators in the instrument panel to flash. Use the hazard warning lights if you need to park in a dangerous area near heavy traffic, or if your car is disabled.


The rear window defogger will clear fog, frost, and thin ice from the window. Push the defogger button to turn it on and off. The light in the button lights to show the defogger is on. If you do not turn it off, the defogger will shut itself off after about 25 minutes. It also shuts off when you turn off the ignition. You have to turn it on again when you restart the car.


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Main MenuTable of Contentsst Controls Near the Steering Wheel


Make sure the rear window is clear and you have good visibility before starting to drive.


The defogger wires on the inside of the rear window can be accidentally damaged. When cleaning the glass, always wipe side to side.


Steering Wheel Adjustment You can adjust the steering wheel height to suit your preference. Do this before you begin driving.


Adjusting the steering wheel position while driving may cause you to lose control of the car and be seriously injured in a crash.


Adjust the steering wheel only when the car is stopped.


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1. Adjust the seat so you are a


comfortable distance from the pedals.


2. The lever to tilt the steering wheel


is under the steering column to the left. Push this lever all the way down.


Main MenuTable of Contentsst Controls Near the Steering Wheel


3. Move the steering wheel up or


down to the desired position. Position the wheel so you can see all the instrument panel gauges and warning lights. Push the lever up to lock the steering wheel in that position.


4. Make sure you have securely


locked the steering wheel in place by trying to move it up and down.


Instruments and Controls


Main MenuTable of Contentsst Steering Wheel Controls


Cruise Control Cruise control allows you to maintain a set speed above 25 mph (40 km/h) without keeping your foot on the accelerator pedal. It is for cruising on straight, open highways. It is not recommended for conditions such as city driving, winding roads, slippery roads, heavy rain, or bad weather. You should have full control of the car under those conditions.


Using the Cruise Control


CRUISE CONTROL MASTER SWITCH


Improper use of the cruise control can lead to a crash.


Use the cruise control only when traveling on open highways in good weather.


1. Push in the Cruise Control Master


Switch to the left of the steering column. The indicator in the switch will light.


2. Accelerate to the desired cruising


speed above 25 mph (40 km/h).


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Main MenuTable of Contentsst Changing the Set Speed You can increase the set cruising speed in either of two ways:


RESUME/ accel


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


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


SET/decel


3. Press and hold the SET/decel


button on the steering wheel until the CRUISE CONTROL light on the instrument panel comes on. This shows the system is now activated.


The set speed may vary slightly, particularly on hills.


Steering Wheel Controls


You can decrease the set cruising speed in either of two ways:


Press and hold the SET/decel button. The car will decelerate. Release the button when you reach the desired speed.


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


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Main MenuTable of Contentsst Steering Wheel Controls


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


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


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Cancelling the Cruise Control Any of these actions cause the cruise control to cancel.


Tap the brake pedal.


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


Press the Cruise Control Master Switch.


When you tap the brake pedal, or press the SET and RESUME buttons at the same time, the CRUISE CONTROL light on the instrument panel will go out and the car will begin to slow down. You can use the accelerator pedal in the normal way.


If you use the brake pedal to cancel cruise control, the system retains the previously-set cruising speed. To return to that speed, accelerate to above 25 mph (40 km/h) and press the RESUME/accel button until the CRUISE CONTROL light comes on. The car will accelerate to the same cruising speed as before.


If you cancel cruise control by pressing the SET and RESUME buttons at the same time, the previously-set cruising speed is erased. To use the cruise control, accelerate to the desired cruising speed and press the SET/decel button.


Pressing the Cruise Control Master Switch turns the system completely off and erases the previous cruising speed from memory. To use the system again, refer to Using the Cruise Control.


Main MenuTable of Contentsst Steering Wheel Controls, Keys and Locks


Horn


HORN BUTTONS


Keys


KEY NUMBER PLATE


VALET KEY


MASTER KEY


Press either of the buttons on the steering wheel spokes to sound the horn.


Your car comes with two kinds of keys: a master key and a valet key. The master key fits all locks on your car:


Ignition Doors Glove box Tailgate


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


You should have received a key number plate with your set of keys. You will need this key number if you ever have to replace a lost key. Store this plate in a safe place.


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


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


You will hear a reminder beeper if you open the driver's door with the key in the LOCK or ACCESSORY position. Remove the key to turn it off.


Keys and Locks


Ignition Switch


The ignition switch is on the right

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