1995 Honda Odyssey Owners Manual

side of the steering column. It has tour positions: LOCK (0), ACCES- SORY (I), ON(II), and START (III).

Instruments and Controls

LOCK (0) — You can insert or remove the key only in this position. When you turn the key from LOCK to ACCESSORY, you may have to turn the steering wheel to release the anti-theft lock. To switch from ACCESSORY to LOCK, you must push the key in slightly as you turn it. Your vehicle must also be in Park. The anti-theft lock will lock the steering column when you remove the key.

ACCESSORY (I) — In this position, you can operate the audio system and cigarette lighter.

ON (II) — This is the normal key position when driving. All features and accessories on the car are usable. Several of the lights on the instru- ment panel come on as a test when you turn the ignition switch from ACCESSORY to ON (see page 35).

Main MenuTable of ContentsstPower Door Locks

MASTER DOOR LOCK SWITCH

LOCK TAB

Each front door has a master door lock switch. Either switch locks and unlocks all doors. Push the switch down to lock all doors, and up to unlock them. The lock tab on the tailgate also locks and unlocks when you use the master door lock switch.

Each door also has a lock tab on the top. When you push down the lock tab on the driver's door, all the doors and the tailgate lock. Pulling up the lock tab on the driver's door unlocks only that door. The lock tab on each passenger's door locks and unlocks only that door.

Keys and Locks

The front doors can be locked and unlocked from the outside with the key. In addition, all doors and the tailgate lock when you use the key to lock either front door from the out side. All doors and the tailgate unlock immediately if you use the key to unlock the passenger's side door. To unlock the doors and tailgate from the driver's side, turn the key clockwise and hold it there for several seconds.

Instruments and Controls

Main MenuTable of ContentsstKeys and Locks

Remote Transmitter U.S. EX model

You can lock and unlock your car using the remote transmitter. If you push "LOCK" on the transmitter, all doors and the tailgate will lock.

If you push "UNLOCK" once, only the driver's door will unlock; if you push "UNLOCK" again, all doors and the tailgate will unlock.

Instruments and Controls

If you use the unlock feature on the remote transmitter, and a door or the tailgate is not opened within 20
seconds, all doors and the tailgate will automatically lock. The remote transmitter will not work if the key is in the ignition.

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

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

Childproof Door Locks

LEVER

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

Main MenuTable of ContentsstTailgate

Glove Box

Use your key to lock and unlock the tailgate. (On the U.S. EX model, your remote transmitter will also lock and unlock the tailgate.)

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

To open the tailgate, pull the handle, then lift up the tailgate.

Keys and Locks

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

Always keep the glove box closed while driving.

Instruments and Controls

Main MenuTable of ContentsstSeats

Passenger Seating

Seat Adjustments

Six-passenger model The six-passenger model has separate seats with armrests for two front passengers, separate seats with armrests for two passengers in the second row, and a bench seat for two passengers in the third row.

For greater cargo capacity, the seats in the second row can be removed, and the bench seat in the third row can be folded into the floor.

Seven-passenger model The seven-passenger model has separate seats with armrests for two front passengers, a bench seat for three passengers in the second row, and a bench seat for two passengers in the third row. For greater cargo capacity, the seat in the second row can be folded out of the way in sections, and the bench seat in the third row can be folded into the floor.

Adjust the seat before you start driving.

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

Instruments and Controls

Main MenuTable of ContentsstSeats

passenger model, pull up on the lever on the side of the seat-back. Move the seat-back to the desired position and release the lever. Let the seat-back latch in the new position.

Driver's Seat Power Height Adjustment

Reclining the seat-back can decrease the protection you get from your seat belt in a crash.

You can slide under the seat belt and be seriously injured.

Adjust the seat-back to an upright position and sit well back in the seat.

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

To change the seat-back angle of the front seats, or the second-row seats in the six passenger model, pull up on the lever on the outside of the seat bottom. To adjust the seat-back angle of the second seat in the seven-

U.S. EX model only The height of your driver's seat is power adjustable. Pull up the switch to raise the seat. Push it down to lower the seat.

Instruments and Controls

Main MenuTable of ContentsstSeats

Head Restraints

KNOB

The head restraints are designed to help reduce the risk of neck injuries. Your Honda has adjustable head restraints in all the outside seating positions. Adjust the head restraint so the top is even with the tops of your ears.

Instruments and Controls

Third Seat Access Six-passenger model

To get into or out of the third row seat, walk between the second row seats.

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

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

Driving your vehicle without head restraints can lead to a serious injury to you and your passengers in a crash.

Make sure the head restraints are in place and adjusted properly before driving.

Main MenuTable of ContentsstSeven-passenger model

Move the second seat back into place by pivoting the seat down. Make sure it locks to the floor. Pull the seat-back angle adjustment lever forward and push the seat-back to the desired position, then release the lever. Make sure the seat is securely locked in place.

LOCK RELEASE LEVER

Pull the seat-back angle adjustment lever on the second row seat to tilt the seat-back forward. Pull the lock release lever and pivot the seat up out of the way.

Seats

Removing the Second Seats in the Six-Passenger Model

LOCK RELEASE LEVER

Both seats can be removed to give more cargo capacity.

To remove a seat, unlock the seat from the floor by pulling both lock release levers up at the same time and pulling up on the rear of the seat.

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Instruments and Controls

Main MenuTable of ContentsstTo reinstall a seat, hook the front of the seat to the floor, then push the back into the locks. Make sure both the front and the back of the seat are securely fastened down before driving.

Folding the Second Seats in the Seven-Passenger Model The left and right halves of the second seat can be folded up separately to create more cargo space.

Seats

Unhook the front of the seat from the floor by pulling it back slightly, then pivoting it upward.

Always remove an unlocked seat from the vehicle before driving. A seat that is not locked in place could fly around and cause injury in a sudden stop or crash.

Instruments and Controls

Main MenuTable of ContentsstSEAT-BACK ANGLE ADJUSTMENT LEVER

RIVET

Reclining the Second Seat Seven-passenger model only

Seats

LOCK RELEASE LEVER

FASTENING STRAP

Pull the seat-back angle adjustment lever and tilt the seat-back forward. Then pull the lock release lever and pivot the seat forward.

Pull out the fastening strap. Hook the ring on the fastening strap to the rivet on the side of the seat-back. Make sure the seat is secure.

Reverse this procedure to return the seat to the upright position. Make sure you store the fastening strap properly, and that the seat is locked securely before driving.

You can recline the seat-backs on the second seat so they are level with the seat cushion of the third seat, making a large, cushioned area. To do this:

1. Remove the head restraints. Store them in the pocket in the left side panel behind the third seat.

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Instruments and Controls

Main MenuTable of ContentsstSeats

ANGLE ADJUSTMENT LEVER

Folding the Third Seat in All Models

SLIDE LEVER

2. Lift the lever and slide the seat

forward as far as it will go. Pull the seat-back angle adjustment lever and pivot the seat-back backward. Release the lever when the seat- back is even with the cushion on the third seat.

Reverse this procedure to return the second seat to the upright position. Make sure you install the head restraints before driving (see page 58).

Instruments and Controls

KNOB

2. Unlock the seat-back by turning

the knob. Push the seat-back forward.

To create more cargo space, you can fold the third seat into the floor recess. To fold the third seat:

1. Remove the head restraints. Store them in the pocket in the left side panel.

Main MenuTable of ContentsstSeats

KNOB

3. Turn the knob on the back of the

seat cushion while you pull the entire seat towards you. Pivot the seat into the floor recess.

KNOB

To return the seat to the upright position:

1. Pull the seat out of the recess by pulling on the handle. Pivot the seat forward all the way.

2. Turn the knob on the seat-back and pull the seat-back upright. Make sure the seat is securely locked in place.

3. Reinstall the head restraints.

Instruments and Controls

Main MenuTable of ContentsstPower Windows

Your car's windows are electrically- powered. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II) to raise or lower any window.

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

Instruments and Controls

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

AUTO — To open the driver's window fully, push the window switch firmly down and release it. The window automatically goes all the way down. To stop the window from going all the way down, pull back on the window switch briefly.

DRIVER'S WINDOW SWITCH

MAIN SWITCH

The driver's armrest has a master power window control panel. To open any of the passengers' windows, push down on the appropriate switch and hold it down until the window reaches the desired position. To close the window, pull back on the window switch. Release the switch when the window gets to the position you want.

To open the driver's window only partially, push the window switch down lightly and hold it. The window will stop as soon as you release the switch.

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

Main MenuTable of ContentsstThe MAIN switch controls power to the passengers' windows. With this switch off, the passengers' windows cannot be raised or lowered. The MAIN switch does not affect the driver's window. Keep the MAIN switch off when you have children in the car so they do not injure them- selves by operating the windows unintentionally.

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

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

Power Windows, Sunroof

Sunroof

SUNROOF SWITCH

On some models Use the switch on the dashboard to open and close the sunroof. The ignition must be ON (II). Push and hold the switch to open the sunroof. Release the switch when the sunroof reaches the desired position. To close the sunroof, press and hold the

switch.

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Instruments and Controls

Main MenuTable of ContentsstSunroof, Mirrors

Mirrors

Closing the sunroof on someone's hands or fingers can cause serious injury.

Make sure passengers are clear of the sunroof before closing it.

NOTICE

TAB

If yon try to open the sunroof in below- freezing temperatures, or when it is covered with snow or ice, yon can damage the sunroof panel or motor.

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

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

Instruments and Controls

Main MenuTable of ContentsstAdjusting the Power Mirrors

SELECTOR SWITCH

Mirrors

ADJUSTMENT SWITCH

Adjust the outside mirrors with the adjustment switch on the driver's door armrest:

3. Push the appropriate edge of the

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

1. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).

2. Move the selector switch to L

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

4. When you finish, move the

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

The outside mirror on the passenger's side has curved glass. Objects look farther away than they are. Use this mirror to get a "wide view". Don't use it to judge the distance of things behind you.

Instruments and Controls

Main MenuTable of ContentsstParking Brake, Digital Clock

Parking Brake

NOTICE

Driving the car with the parking brake applied can damage the rear brakes and axles.

Digital Clock

HOUR

MIN

RESET

PARKING BRAKE LEVER

To apply the parking brake, pull the lever up fully. To release it, pull up slightly, push the button, and lower the lever. The parking brake light on the instrument panel should go out when the parking brake is fully released (see page 36). If you try to drive the car without releasing the parking brake, the ABS cannot work properly.

Instruments and Controls

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

1. Turn the ignition switch ON (II) to

display the time.

Main MenuTable of Contentsst2. Press and hold the HOUR button

until the hour advances to the desired time.

3. Press and hold the MIN. button until the numbers advance to the desired time.

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

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

Digital Clock, Beverage Holder

Beverage Holder

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

The beverage holder for the second seat passengers is located in the armrest on each rear door.

The third seat also has a beverage holder in each side panel.

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Instruments and Controls

Main MenuTable of ContentsstBeverage Holder, Dashboard Compartment

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

Dashboard Compartment

Open the dashboard compartment by squeezing the handle. Close it with a firm push.

Use the beverage holder only when the car is parked. If you place cups in the holder while driving, the liquid may spill when you go over bumps or around corners. Liquid can also spill from the holders by the second seat when you close the rear doors. If the spilled liquid is very hot, it can scald you or your passengers.

Instruments and Controls

Main MenuTable of ContentsstCenter Pocket

Coin Box

Vanity Mirror

Center Pocket, Coin Box, Vanity Mirror

Open the center pocket by pulling the handle. Close it with a firm push. The light in the pocket comes on when the instrument panel lights are on.

COIN BOX

To open the coin box, pull the upper edge. Close it with a firm push.

To use the vanity mirror, pull down either sun visor and swing down the cover.

The passenger's vanity mirror is lighted. The light beside the mirror comes on only when the light switch is turned on.

Instruments and Controls

Main MenuTable of ContentsstCigarette Lighter, Ashtrays

Cigarette Lighter

Ashtrays

CIGARETTE LIGHTER

The ignition switch must be in ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) for the cigarette lighter to work. To heat up the lighter, push it in. It will pop out when it is ready for use. Do not hold the lighter in while it is heating up, you could cause it to overheat.

ASHTRAY

ASHTRAY

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

The rear ashtray is in the armrest on the left rear door. To use the rear ashtray, swing the lid open. To remove the rear ashtray, open the lid and pull it straight up.

Instruments and Controls

Main MenuTable of ContentsstAshtrays, Interior Lights

NOTICE

Ceiling Lights

Spotlights

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

DOOR ACTIVATED

Your Honda has two ceiling lights. Each ceiling light has a three- position switch. In the OFF position, the lights do not come on. In the center position they come on when you open any door. In the ON position, they stay on continuously.

On some models Turn on the spotlight by pushing the button next to each light. Push the button again to turn it off.

Instruments and Controls

Main MenuTable of ContentsstInterior Lights

Tailgate Light

Courtesy Lights

The tailgate light has a two position switch. In the OFF (down) position, the light does not come on. In the ON (up) position, the light comes on when you open the tailgate.

Each door has a courtesy light. This light comes on when you open the door. Your car also has a courtesy light in the ignition switch. This light comes on when you open the driver's door. It remains on for several seconds after the door is closed.

Instruments and Controls

Main MenuTable of ContentsstThe heating and air conditioning system in your car provides a com- fortable driving environment in all weather conditions.

The audio sound system is very versatile. To get the most from this system, take the time to learn what the controls do. Some models have an anti-theft audio system that requires a code number to enable it.

Comfort and Convenience Features

Heating and Cooling........................ 76
What Each Control Does............ 78
How to Use the System............... 79

Controlling Air Flow

Direction............................... 79
Ventilation................................ 79
To Cool with A/C.................... 80
To Heat..................................... 80
To Heat and Dehumidify

with Air Conditioning.......... 81
To Defog and Defrost............. 82
To Turn Everything Off ............. 82
Rear A/C Unit.............................. 83

Audio System (US EX and

Canadian EX).......................... 84

AM/FM/Cassette Stereo Audio

System...................................... 84
Operating the Radio.................... 85
Finding the Radio Station........... 85
Presetting..................................... 86
Adjusting the Sound.................... 87
Radio Frequencies....................... 88
Operating the Cassette Player... 89
Cassette Search Functions......... 90
Caring for Cassettes.................... 91

Audio System (US EX).................... 92

AM/FM/Cassette Stereo Audio

System....................................... 92
Operating the Radio.................... 93
Finding the Radio Station........... 93
Presetting..................................... 94
Adjusting the Sound.................... 96
Radio Frequencies....................... 97
Operating the Cassette Player... 98
Cassette Search Functions......... 99
Caring for Cassettes.................. 100
Operating the CD Player.......... 101
CD Error Indications................. 104
Caring for the Cassette Player..... 105
Theft Protection............................. 106

Comfort and Convenience Features

Main MenustHeating and Cooling

This system has full heating, venti- lation, and air conditioning capabi- lities. You can adjust the system controls to mix these in various combinations. The air flows into the interior at three possible levels, which you can select.

CENTER VENT

SIDE VENT

The direction of air flow from the vents in the center and each side of the dashboard is adjustable. Move the tab in the center of each vent up- and-down and side-to-side.

The heating and cooling system draws air through the exterior vents at the bottom of the windshield. Keep these vents clear of leaves and other debris.

The side vents can be opened and closed with the dials next to them.

Comfort and Convenience Features

Main MenuTable of ContentsstHeating and Cooling

Comfort and Convenience Features

Main MenuTable of ContentsstHeating and Cooling

What Each Control Does

Fan Control Lever Sliding this lever to the right increases the fan speed, which increases air flow.

Temperature Control Lever Sliding this lever to the right increases the temperature of air flowing from the system.

Mode Buttons These buttons control the direction of air flow. The indicator light shows which button is controlling air flow.

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

Comfort and Convenience Features

RECIRCULATION AIR BUTTON

FRESH AIR BUTTON

MODE BUTTONS

TEMPERATURE CONTROL LEVER

FAN CONTROL LEVER

AIR CONDITIONING SWITCH

Fresh Air and Recirculation Buttons These two buttons control the source of air going into the system. In Fresh Air mode air comes from outside the car. In Recirculation mode the interior air recycles through the system.

Main MenuTable of ContentsstHow to Use the System This section covers the best way to use the system for ventilation, cooling, dehumidifying, defrosting and heating. In most cases, the mode and air source selections are only recommendations. You may prefer different settings.

Use mode to heat or cool the interior more quickly, or to keep out smoke and dust. Leaving the system in the recirculation mode with the A/C off can cause the windows to fog up. Switch to mode as soon as the interior reaches a comfortable temperature or the outside smoky, dusty condition clears.

Heating and Cooling

The engine must be running for the heater and air conditioning to pro- vide hot and cold air. The heater uses engine coolant to warm the air. If the engine is cold, it will be several minutes before you feel warm air circulating.

The air conditioning system does not depend on engine temperature. It can produce cold air almost immedi- ately.

Ventilation Your car has a flow-through venti- lation system. Air enters the car through vents in front of the wind- shield. It circulates through the interior then exits through the rear side panels. This system provides fresh air even when the car is standing still. To bring in outside air, press the button. Set the fan at a comfortable speed.

Controlling Air Flow Direction Air flows into the interior at three levels: Toward the floor through the dash vents toward the windshield and side windows flow level or combination of levels with the five mode buttons.

You select the air

and

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Comfort and Convenience Features

Main MenuTable of ContentsstHeating and Cooling

To Cool with A/C To operate the air conditioning system, press the air conditioning switch. Set the fan to the desired speed. You can also use the

mode button to direct air out

of the dash and heater vents.

To cool the interior down rapidly after the car has been sitting in the sun:

1. Start the engine. 2. Turn on the A/C by pressing the

switch.

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

and

When the interior reaches a com- fortable temperature, close the windows and set the system for cooling as described above.

Comfort and Convenience Features

MODE BUTTONS

AIR CONDITIONING SWITCH

TEMPERATURE CONTROL LEVER

FAN CONTROL LEVER

Air conditioning places an extra load on the engine. Watch the engine coolant temperature gauge (see page 40) when using the A/C in heavy traffic or driving up long hills. If it moves near the red zone, turn off the air conditioning until the gauge reads normally.

To Heat To warm the interior:

1. Start the engine. 2. Select 3. Switch the fan to the desired

and

speed.

4. Adjust the warmth of the air with

the temperature control lever.

Main MenuTable of ContentsstHeating and Cooling

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

RECIRCULATION AIR BUTTON FRESH AIR

BUTTON

MODE BUTTONS

1. Switch the fan on. 2. Turn on the air conditioning. 3. Select

and any desired

mode button.

4. Adjust the temperature control

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

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

TEMPERATURE CONTROL LEVER

FAN CONTROL LEVER

AIR CONDITIONING SWITCH

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Comfort and Convenience Features

Main MenuTable of ContentsstHeating and Cooling

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

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

and

lever so the airflow from the defroster vents feels warm.

5. Turn on the rear window defogger

to help clear the rear window.

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

1. Start the engine. 2. Select 3. Switch the fan and temperature

and

controls to maximum.

Comfort and Convenience Features

To Turn Everything Off To shut off the system temporarily, slide the fan speed and temperature control levers all the way to the left.

You should shut the system com- pletely off only for the first few minutes of driving in cold weather, until the engine coolant warms up enough to operate the heater. Keep the fan on at all other times so stale air does not build up in the interior.

To rapidly remove exterior frost or ice from the windshield (on very cold days), first select windshield is clear, select avoid fogging the windows.

Once the to

These settings direct all the air flow to the defroster vents at the base of the windshield and the side window defroster vents. The air flow will get warmer and clear the windows faster as the engine warms up. You can close the side vents with the dial beside each vent. This will send more warm air to the windshield defroster vents.

For safety, make sure you have a clear view through all the windows before driving away.

Main MenuTable of ContentsstRear A/C Unit (U.S. models only) The rear A/C can be used when the A/C switch on the front control panel is ON. Turn the rear A/C on by moving the fan control lever out of the "OFF" position. The indicator will come on. Adjust the fan speed by sliding the fan control lever. To change the direction of air flow, move the tab in the center of each vent up-and-down and side-to-side.

Heating and Cooling

FAN CONTROL LEVER

Comfort and Convenience Features

Main MenuTable of ContentsstPWR/VOL KNOB

CASSETTE SLOT

AM/FM BUTTON

PRESET BUTTONS

Audio System

AM/FM/Cassette Stereo Audio System For U.S. LX and Canadian models Your Honda audio system is easy to use, and will give clear A M / FM reception. The preset buttons allow you to select six stations on AM and twelve stations on FM.

The cassette system uses Dolby B®* noise reduction to give excellent sound reproduction. The system also senses when a metal or chromium-dioxide (CrO2) tape is being played and adjusts accordingly.

* Dolby noise reduction manufac- tured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. "DOLBY" and the double-D symbol

are trademarks of Dolby

Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

Comfort and Convenience Features

Main MenuTable of ContentsstOperating the Radio The ignition switch must be in ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) to operate the audio system. Turn the system on by pushing the PWR/ VOL knob. The radio comes on and displays the frequency of the station it was last tuned to.

Adjust the volume by turning the PWR/VOL knob.

Select the band you want to listen to by pressing the A M / FM button. You will see the selected band and the frequency in the display. ST will be displayed under the fre- quency if the station is broadcasting in FM stereo. The AM stereo feature is not available.

Audio System

PWR/VOL KNOB

TUNE/SEEK BUTTONS

STEREO INDICATOR

AM/FM BUTTON

PRESET BUTTONS

Finding the Radio Station You can use any of three methods to find radio stations on the selected band: TUNE, SEEK, or the Preset buttons.

The TUNE function lets you find a desired frequency. Push the TUNE/ SEEK button ( ) to change to a higher frequency, and ( change to a lower frequency. To change the frequency up or down a single increment, push and release the appropriate TUNE/SEEK button. CONTINUED

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Comfort and Convenience Features

Main MenuTable of ContentsstAudio System

The SEEK function searches the band for stations with a strong signal. Depending on which TUNE/SEEK button you push, the system searches up or clown from the current frequency. Push the switch until you hear a beep, then release it. The system searches until it finds a station with a strong signal, then stops. If you do not want to listen to that station, push TUNE/SEEK again.

Presetting The preset buttons allow you to store radio frequencies for later selection. Each button will store one frequency on the AM band, and two on the FM band. To store a frequency:

1. Select the desired band, AM or

FM. FM1 and FM2 let you store two frequencies with each Preset button.

Comfort and Convenience Features

TUNE/SEEK BUTTONS

AM/FM BUTTON

PRESET BUTTONS

2. Use the TUNE or SEEK function

to tune the radio to a desired station.

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

4. Repeat steps 1 to 3 to store a total

of six stations on AM and twelve on FM.

Once that station's frequency is stored, simply press and release the proper preset button to tune to it. If you want to change any preset button's selection, store another fre- quency as described. The frequen- cies you preset will be lost if your car's battery goes dead or is discon- nected.

Main MenuTable of ContentsstAdjusting the Sound Use the Balance and Fader controls to adjust the sound "direction". The Balance control moves it left-to-right. The Fader control moves it front-to- back.

To use either control, push on the knob to get it to pop out. Adjust the front-to-back sound to your liking with the outside ring.

Adjust side-to-side sound balance with the knob. Push the knob back in when you are done.

Audio System

BASS CONTROL

TREBLE CONTROL

FADER CONTROL

BALANCE CONTROL

The illumination for the radio con- trols comes on with the instrument panel lights, even if the radio is off. You can use the Balance control to turn off the radio panel illumination even with the radio on. Push the control knob so it pops out, then pull it out slightly further. Check this control if the control panel lights do not come on with the instrument panel lights.

Use the Bass and Treble controls to adjust the tone quality to your liking. Push on the knob to get the controls to pop out. Adjust the bass level with the outer ring and the treble level with the knob. When finished, push the knobs back in so there is less chance of accidentally changing your settings.

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Radio Frequencies Your Honda's radio can tune in all frequencies in both the AM and FM bands. Those bands cover these frequen- cies:

AM band: 530 to 1,710 kilohertz FM band: 87.7 to 107.9 megahertz

PWR/VOL KNOB

TUNE/SEEK BUTTONS

STEREO INDICATOR

Radio stations on the AM band are assigned frequencies at least 10
kilohertz apart (530, 540, 550). Those on the FM band are assigned frequencies at least 0.2 megahertz apart (87.9, 88.1, 88.3). Stations must use these exact

AM/FM BUTTON

frequencies. It is fairly common for stations to round-off the frequency in their advertising, so your radio will show a frequency of 100.9 even though the announcer may call the station "FM101."

PRESET BUTTONS

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Main MenuTable of ContentsstOperating the Cassette Player Turn the system ON. Insert the cassette into the slot with the tape opening to the right. Push the cassette in most of the way. The drive will pull it in the rest of the way and begin to play.

or will light to show you

The which side of the cassette is playing. The indicates the side you inserted facing upward is now playing. To play the other side of the tape, press the PROG/PLAY button.

The system also has an Auto-reverse feature. It will automatically reverse direction when it reaches the end of the cassette.

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PWR/VOL KNOB

FF/REW/SKIP BUTTONS

CASSETTE SLOT

TAPE DIRECTION INDICATOR

EJECT BUTTON

PROG/PLAY BUTTON

DOLBY BUTTON

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

button.

To remove the cassette from the drive, press the EJECT button.

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Cassette Search Functions Once a cassette is playing, you can use the FF, REW, RPT, or SKIP function to look for desired songs or passages.

FF/REW/SKIP BUTTONS

RPT BUTTON

To rewind the tape, push the

button. You will see REW in

button. You will see

the display. To fast forward the tape, push the FF displayed. To stop rewind or fast forward, press the PROG/PLAY button, If the system reaches the end of the cassette while in fast forward or rewind, it automatically stops that function, reverses direction, and begins to play.

Press the RPT button to replay the current passage. You will see RPT displayed. When the system reaches the end of the song or passage that is being played, it automatically goes into rewind. When it senses the beginning of that passage, it goes back to play. The system will

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PROG/PLAY BUTTON

continue repeating this passage until you turn off RPT by pressing the button again.

Main MenuTable of ContentsstThe SKIP function lets you SKIP over a song or passage. To SKIP backward, press until you hear a beep. You will see REW flashing in the display. To SKIP forward, press until you hear a beep. You will see FF flashing in the display. When the system senses a silent period, it goes back to PLAY.

The SKIP and RPT functions use silent periods on the tape to find the end of a selection. These features may not work satisfactorily on tapes that have almost no gap between songs, a high noise level between songs, or silent periods in the middle of songs.

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FF/REW/SKIP BUTTONS

RPT BUTTON

Caring for Cassettes Damaged cassettes can jam inside the drive or cause other problems. See page 105 for information on cassette care and protection.

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AM/FM/Cassette Stereo Audio System For U.S. EX model Your Honda audio system is easy to use, and will give clear A M / FM reception. The preset buttons allow you to select six stations on AM and twelve stations on FM.

The cassette system uses Dolby B®* noise reduction to give excellent sound reproduction. The system also senses when a metal or chromium-dioxide (CrO2) tape is being played and adjusts accordingly.

The Anti-theft feature disables the system if it is disconnected from the car's battery. To get the system working again, you must enter a code number.

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PWR/VOL KNOB

CASSETTE SLOT

AM/FM BUTTON

PRESET BUTTONS

* Dolby noise reduction manufac- tured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. "DOLBY" and the double-D symbol

are trademarks of Dolby

Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

Main MenuTable of ContentsstOperating the Radio The ignition switch must be in ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) to operate the audio system. Turn the system on by pushing the PWR/ VOL knob. The radio comes on and displays the frequency of the station it was last tuned to.

Adjust the volume by turning the PWR/VOL knob.

Select the band you want to listen to by pressing the AM or FM button. You will see the selected band and the frequency in the display. ST will be displayed next to the fre- quency if the station is broadcasting in FM stereo. The AM stereo feature is not available.

Finding the Radio Station You can use any of three methods to find radio stations on the selected band: TUNE, SEEK, or the Preset buttons.

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PWR/VOL KNOB

STEREO INDICATOR

TUNE/SEEK SWITCH

AM/FM BUTTON

PRESET BUTTONS

The TUNE function lets you find a desired frequency. Push the TUNE/ SEEK switch up to change to a higher frequency, and down to change to a lower frequency. To change the frequency up or down a single increment, push and release the TUNE/SEEK switch. The SEEK function searches the band for stations with a strong signal.

Depending on which way you push the TUNE/SEEK switch, the system searches up or down from the current frequency. Push the switch until you hear a beep, then release it. The system searches until it finds a station with a strong signal, then stops. If you do not want to listen to that station, push TUNE/SEEK again.

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TUNE/SEEK SWITCH

AM/FM BUTTON

PRESET BUTTONS

AUTO SELECT LIGHT

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Presetting The preset buttons allow you to store radio frequencies for later selection. Each button will store one frequency on the AM band, and two on the FM band. To store a frequency:

1. Select the desired band, AM or

FM. FM1 and FM2 let you store two frequencies with each Preset button.

2. Use the TUNE or SEEK function

to tune the radio to a desired station.

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

4. Repeat steps 1 to 3 to store a total

of six stations on AM and twelve on FM.

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Main MenuTable of ContentsstOnce that station's frequency is stored, simply press and release the proper preset button to tune to it. If you want to change any preset button's selection, store another fre- quency as described. The frequen- cies you preset will be lost if your car's battery goes dead or is discon- nected.

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You cannot manually store radio station frequencies in the Preset buttons when AUTO SELECT is ON. If you do not like the stations found by AUTO SELECT, you can still use the TUNE or SEEK function to find other stations.

AUTO SELECT does not erase the stations you have manually preset. When you return to your normal reception area, turn off AUTO SELECT by pressing the button again. The light goes out and the Preset buttons can then select the stations you originally set.

The AUTO SELECT function allows you to find stations easily when you are in an unfamiliar area. Press the AUTO SELECT button. The system automatically scans both bands to find six strong stations on AM and twelve on FM, and stores their frequencies in the Preset buttons. You can then use the Preset buttons in the normal manner to select those stations. "A SEL" stays displayed next to the frequency as a reminder.

If you are in a remote area, AUTO SELECT may not find enough stations to fill all the available presets. If this is the case, you will see a "0" displayed when you press any Preset button that does not have a station stored.

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Adjusting the Sound Use the Balance and Fader controls to adjust the sound "direction". The Balance control moves it left-to-right. The Fader control moves it front-to- back.

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

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

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BASS/FADER CONTROL

TREBLE/BALANCE CONTROL

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

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

Main MenuTable of ContentsstRadio Frequencies Your Honda's radio can tune in all frequencies in both the AM and FM bands. Those bands cover these frequen- cies:

AM band: 530 to 1,710 kilohertz FM band: 87.7 to 107.9 megahertz

Radio stations on the AM band are assigned frequencies at least 10
kilohertz apart (530, 540, 550). Those on the FM band are assigned frequencies at least 0.2 megahertz apart (87.9, 88.1, 88.3).

Stations must use these exact frequencies. It is fairly common for stations to round-off the frequency in their advertising, so your radio will show a frequency of 100.9 even though the announcer may call the station "FM101."

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PWR/VOL KNOB

STEREO INDICATOR

TUNE/SEEK SWITCH

AM/FM BUTTON

PRESET BUTTONS

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Operating the Cassette Player Turn the system ON. Insert the cassette into the slot with the tape opening to the right. Push the cassette in most of the way. The drive will pull it in the rest of the way and begin to play.

or will light to show you

The which side of the cassette is playing. The indicates the side you inserted facing upward is now playing. To play the other side of the tape, press the PROG button.

The system also has an Auto-reverse feature. It will automatically reverse direction when it reaches the end of the cassette.

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PWR/VOL KNOB

EJECT BUTTON

CASSETTE SLOT

TAPE DIRECTION INDICATOR

DOLBY BUTTON

PLAY BUTTON

PROG BUTTON

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

button.

To remove the cassette from the drive, press the EJECT button.

Main MenuTable of ContentsstCassette Search Functions Once a cassette is playing, you can use the FF, REW, RPT, or SKIP function to look for desired songs or passages.

To rewind the tape, push the FF/ REW/SKIP switch down, then release it. You will see REW in the display. To fast forward the tape, push the switch up, then release it. You will see FF displayed. To stop rewind or fast forward, press the PLAY button. If the system reaches the end of the cassette while in fast forward or rewind, it automatically stops that function, reverses direction, and begins to play.

Press the RPT button to replay the current passage. You will see RPT displayed. When the system reaches the end of the song or passage that is being played, it automatically goes into rewind. When it senses the beginning of that passage, it goes

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RPT BUTTON

FF/REW/SKIP SWITCH

PLAY BUTTON

back to play. The system will continue repeating this passage until you turn off RPT by pressing the button again.

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The SKIP function lets you skip to the beginning of a song or other passage. The tape skips forward or backward, depending on which direction you push the FF/REW/ SKIP switch.

Activate SKIP by pushing the FF/ REW/SKIP switch and holding it until you hear a beep. If you push the switch down, you will see REW blinking in the display as the tape rewinds. If you push the switch up, you will see FF blinking in the display as the tape fast forwards. When the system senses a silent period on the tape, it goes back to PLAY mode.

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RPT BUTTON

FF/REW/SKIP SWITCH

The SKIP and RPT functions use silent periods on the tape to find the end of a selection. These features may not work satisfactorily on tapes that have almost no gap between songs, a high noise level between songs, or silent periods in the middle of songs.

Caring for Cassettes Damaged cassettes can jam inside the drive or cause other problems. See page 105 for information on cassette care and protection.

Main MenuTable of ContentsstOperating the CD Player (Optional) A Compact Disc changer is available for your car. It holds up to six discs, providing several hours of continu- ous programming. You operate the CD changer with the same controls used for the radio and cassette player.

Load the desired CD's in the magazine and load the magazine in the changer according to the instructions that came with the unit.

Your dealer has Genuine Honda accessory in-dash CD players available that are operated by the radio controls. If you have one of these units, use the directions in this section (except for multi-disc selection) to operate it.

To operate the CD changer, the ignition key must be in ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II). If you are listening to a cassette tape, eject it before playing a CD.

Press the CD button until "CD" appears on the display. Once in the CD mode, the system will start to play the first track of the first disc in the magazine.

When that disc ends, the next disc in the magazine is loaded and played.

After disc 6 has completed, the system will return to disc 1. To make your own disc selection, push one of the six preset buttons. Your selection will appear in the display and start playing.

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U.S. EX model You can use the TUNE/SEEK switch while a disc is playing to select passages and change tracks. To move rapidly forward within a track, push up and hold the TUNE/ SEEK switch. Push down and hold the switch to move rapidly backward within a track. You will hear a beep a half second after you push the switch up or down. Keep pushing the switch until you think the track has advanced or returned to the desired position. The disc will start playing when you release the switch.

If you push the TUNE/SEEK switch up and release it before you hear a beep, the system will skip forward to the beginning of the next track on that CD. It will skip backward to the begin- ning of the current track if you push the switch down and release it.

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(US: LX, Canada: EX)

PWR/VOL KNOB

TUNE/SEEK BUTTONS

RPT INDICATOR

CD BUTTON

RPT BUTTON

(US:EX)

PWR/VOL KNOB

RPT INDICATOR

TUNE/SEEK SWITCH

CD BUTTON

A. SELECT INDICATOR

A. SELECT/RPT BUTTON

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Main MenuTable of ContentsstU.S. LX and Canadian EX models You can use the TUNE/SEEK buttons while a disc is playing to select passages and change tracks. To move rapidly forward within a track, push and hold the Push and hold the button to move rapidly backward within a track. You will hear a beep a half second after you push the button. Keep pushing the button until you think the track has advanced or returned to the desired position. The disc will start playing when you release the button.

button.

button and

If you push the release it before you hear a beep, the system will skip forward to the beginning of the next track on that CD. It will skip backward to the begin- ning of the current track if you push the

button and release it.

If you push the RPT button on the U.S. LX and Canadian EX models or the A. SELECT/RPT button on the U.S. EX model, the system will continuously play the track you are listening to. You will see RPT in the display. Push the switch again to turn off the RPT (REPEAT) mode.

On U.S. EX model You can get the CD player to randomly select tracks by pressing A. SELECT/RPT until you see "A. SEL" in the display. With this active, the system selects and plays the tracks randomly, rather than sequentially, on each disc. When the system has played all the tracks on that disc, it loads the next disc and starts to play randomly. The system continues to select and play tracks randomly on each of the six discs until you press the A. SELECT/RPT button again.

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To turn on random play mode while the system is in the REPEAT mode, turn off REPEAT mode first by pressing the A. SELECT/RPT button. Then, press the button again as explained above.

If you change modes to radio or tape while a CD is playing, then change back to CD mode, the same disc and track will play.

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

If you try to select an empty slot in the magazine, the system will select and play the first track of the next disc in the magazine.

To return to the radio function, press the CD button.

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CD Error Indications If you see an error indication on the display, find the cause in the chart to the right. If you cannot clear the error indication, take the car to your Honda dealer.

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The cassette drive picks up dirt and oxides whenever you play a tape. This builds up over time and causes the sound quality to degrade. To prevent this, you should clean the cassette drive after every 30 hours of use. Your dealer has a cleaning kit available for this purpose.

After 30 hours of tape use, you will see CLEAN flashing for 5 seconds in the display when you insert a tape into the tape slot. If you are already

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regularly cleaning the tape drive at least every 30 hours, reset the indicator by pressing the Preset 6
button while the system is in the tape operation mode. Hold the button until you hear a beep and the CLEAN indicator goes out.

If you do not clean the cassette drive regularly, it may eventually become impossible to remove the deposits with a normal cleaning kit.

The cassette player automatically ejects cassettes that do not play normally. If it ejects a cassette before it begins to play, it is probably defective and should not be inserted again. You may have a cassette suddenly stop playing, reverse directions once or twice and then eject. This is normally an indication the tape is wound unevenly. It should play normally after being manually rewound.

Use 100-minute or shorter cassettes. Cassettes longer than 100 minutes use thinner tape that may break or jam the drive.

Look at a cassette before you insert it. If the tape is loose, tighten it by turning one of the hubs with a pencil or your finger.

If the label is peeling off, do not put it in the player. It may cause the cassette to jam in the drive mecha- nism when you try to eject it.

Do not leave cassettes sitting where they are exposed to high heat or humidity, such as on top of the dashboard or in the player. If a cassette is exposed to extreme heat or cold, let it reach a moderate temperature before putting it in the player.

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Main MenuTable of ContentsstYou will have to store your favorite stations in the Preset buttons after the system begins working. Your original settings were lost when power was disconnected.

If your car's battery is disconnected or goes dead, the audio system will disable itself. If this happens, you will see "Code" in the frequency display the next time you turn on the system. Use the Preset buttons to enter the five-digit code. If it is entered correctly, the radio will start playing.

If you make a mistake entering the code, do not start over or try to correct your mistake. Complete the five-digit sequence, then enter the correct code. You have three tries to enter the correct code. If you are unsuccessful in three attempts, you must then leave the system on for one hour before trying again.

Theft Protection

On U.S. EX model Your car's audio system will disable itself if it is disconnected from electrical power for any reason. To make it work again, the user must enter a specific five-digit code in the Preset buttons. Because there are hundreds of number combinations possible from five digits, making the system work without knowing the exact code is nearly impossible.

You should have received a card that lists your audio system's code number and serial number. It is best to store this card in a safe place at home, or to keep it in your wallet or purse. In addition, you should write the audio system's serial number in this Owner's Manual. If you should happen to lose the card, you must obtain the code number from your Honda dealer. To do this, you will need the system's serial number.

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Main MenuTable of ContentsstBefore you begin driving your Honda, you should know what gasoline to use, and how to check the levels of important fluids. You also need to know how to properly stow luggage or packages. This section will help you. If you plan to add any accesso- ries to your car, please read the information in this section first.

Before Driving

Break-in Period.............................. 108
Gasoline.......................................... 108
Oxygenated Fuels...................... 108
Driving in Foreign Countries... 109
Service Station Procedures .......... 110
Filling the Fuel Tank................. 110
Opening the Hood..................... 111
Fuel Economy................................ 114