1996 Honda Odyssey Owners Manual

outside, turn the key and release it. If you turn the key and hold it, all doors and the tailgate will unlock. All four doors and the tailgate will unlock when you unlock the passenger's door with the key.

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

Main MenustTable of ContentsKeys and Locks

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.

Instruments and Controls

Childproof Door Locks

Tailgate

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.

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

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

Main MenustTable of ContentsGlove Box

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

Always keep the glove box closed while driving.

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.

Keys and Locks

Instruments and Controls

Main MenustTable of Contents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 MenustTable of Contents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 scat-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 on the switch to raise the seat. Push it down to lower the seat.

Instruments and Controls

Main MenustTable of Contents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. Push 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 MenustTable of Contents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 MenustTable of Contents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 MenustTable of Contents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 MenustTable of Contents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 56).

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.

stMain MenuTable of Contents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

stMain MenuTable of Contents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 MenustTable of Contents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

stMain MenuTable of ContentsSunroof, 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.

Mirrors

Adjusting the Power Mirrors

SELECTOR SWITCH

NOTICE

TAB

If you try to open the sunroof in below- freezing temperatures, or when it is covered with snow or ice, you 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.

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

1. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).

2. Move the selector switch to L

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

Instruments and Controls

stMain MenuTable of ContentsMirrors, Parking Brake

Parking Brake

NOTICE

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

ADJUSTMENT SWITCH

PARKING BRAKE LEVER

3. Push the appropriate edge of the

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

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 the switch.

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

stMain MenuTable of ContentsDigital Clock, Beverage Holder

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 to 1:00. 1:52 would RESET to 2:00.

Digital Clock

HOUR

MIN

RESET

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.

Instruments and Controls

Beverage Holder

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

stMain MenuTable of ContentsBeverage Holder

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

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.

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. A spilled liquid that is very hot can scald you or your passengers.

Instruments and Controls

stMain MenuTable of ContentsDashboard Compartment, Center Pocket, Vanity Mirror

Dashboard Compartment

Center Pocket

Vanity Mirror

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

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.

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

stMain MenuTable of Contents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.

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Instruments and Controls

stMain MenuTable of Contents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 MenustTable of ContentsTailgate Light

Courtesy Lights

Interior 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 MenustTable of ContentsThe heating and air conditioning system in your car provides a com- fortable driving environment in all weather conditions.

The standard audio system has many features. This section de- scribes those features and how to use them. (If you selected an optional audio system, refer to the operating instructions that came with it.) Some models have an anti-theft audio system that requires a code number to enable it.

Comfort and Convenience Features

Heating and Cooling........................ 74
What Each Control Does............ 74
How to Use the System............... 76
To Turn Everything Off ............. 81
Rear A/C Unit.............................. 82

Audio System (U.S. LX and

Canadian EX)........................... 83
Operating the Radio.................... 84
Adjusting the Sound.................... 86
Radio Frequencies and

Reception.................................. 86
Operating the Cassette Player... 87
Tape Search Functions............... 88
Caring for Cassettes.................... 89
Operating the Optional CD

Player/Changer....................... 90
Audio System (U.S. EX).................. 92
Operating the Radio.................... 93
Adjusting the Sound.................... 96
Radio Frequencies....................... 97
Radio Reception........................... 97
Operating the Cassette Player... 99
Tape Search Functions............. 100
Caring for the Cassette

Player...................................... 101

Operating the Optional CD

Player/Changer..................... 102
Protecting Compact Discs........ 104
CD Error Indications................. 105
Theft Protection........................ 106

Comfort and Convenience Features

Main MenustHeating and Cooling

Proper use of the Heating and Cooling system can make the interior dry and comfortable, and keep the windows clear for best visibility.

What Each Control Does

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

Temperature Control Lever Sliding this lever to the right increases the temperature of the air flow.

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

Comfort and Convenience Features

MODE BUTTONS RECIRCULATION

BUTTON

FRESH AIR BUTTON

TEMPERATURE CONTROL LEVER

FAN CONTROL LEVER

AIR CONDITIONING BUTTON

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 the Recirculation mode interior air recycles through the system.

Main MenustTable of ContentsMode Buttons These buttons let you select which vents the air flows from.

Air flows from the center

and corner vents in the dashboard.

Air flow is divided between the vents in the dashboard and the floor vents.

Air flows from the floor

vents.

Air flow is divided between

the floor vents and the defroster vents at the base of the windshield.

Air flows from the defroster vents at the base of the windshield.

Heating and Cooling

Comfort and Convenience Features

Main MenustTable of ContentsHeating and Cooling

Vent Controls

CENTER VENT

CORNER VENT

You can adjust the direction of the air coming from the dashboard vents by moving the tab in the center of each vent up-and-down and side-to- side.

The vents in the corners of the dashboard can be opened and closed with the dials next to them.

Comfort and Convenience Features

How to Use the System This section covers how to set up the system controls for ventilation, heating, cooling, dehumidifying, and defrosting.

The engine must be running for the heater and air conditioning to generate 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 coming from the system. The air conditioning does not rely on engine temperature.

Main MenustTable of ContentsIt is best to leave the system in mode under almost all

conditions. Keeping the system in mode, particularly with the A/C off, can cause the windows to fog up. Switch to you are driving through smoky or dusty conditions, then switch back to

mode when

mode when the condition

clears.

The outside air intakes for the heating and cooling system are at the base of the windshield. Keep these clear of leaves and other debris.

Heating and Cooling

MODE BUTTONS RECIRCULATION

BUTTON

FRESH AIR BUTTON

TEMPERATURE CONTROL LEVER

FAN CONTROL LEVER

AIR CONDITIONING BUTTON

Ventilation The flow-through ventilation system draws in outside air, circulates it through the interior, then exhausts it through vents near the rear side panels.

1. Slide the temperature control lever

all the way to the left. Make sure the A/C is off.

2. Select 3. Set the fan to the desired speed.

and

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Comfort and Convenience Features

Main MenustTable of ContentsHeating and Cooling

To Cool with A/C 1. Turn on the A/C by pressing the

button. The light in the button should come on.

2. Make sure the temperature

control lever is all the way to the left.

3. Select 4. Set the fan to the desired speed.

and

If the interior is very warm from being parked in the sun, you can cool it down more rapidly by setting up the controls this way:

1. Start the engine. 2. Turn on the A/C by pressing the button. Make sure the tempera- ture control lever is all the way to the left.

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

and

Comfort and Convenience Features

MODE BUTTONS

RECIRCULATION BUTTON

FRESH AIR BUTTON

TEMPERATURE CONTROL LEVER

When the interior has cooled down to a more comfortable temperature, close the windows and set the controls as described for normal cooling.

FAN CONTROL LEVER

AIR CONDITIONING BUTTON

Air conditioning places an extra load on the engine. Watch the engine coolant temperature gauge (see page 38) when driving in stop-and-go traffic or climbing a long, steep hill. If it moves near the red zone, turn off the A/C until the gauge reads normally.

Main MenustTable of ContentsTo Heat To warm the interior:

1. Start the engine. 2. Select 3. Set the fan to the desired speed. 4. Adjust the warmth of the air with

and

the temperature control lever.

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

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

and

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

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.

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

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Comfort and Convenience Features

Main MenustTable of ContentsHeating and Cooling

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

MODE BUTTONS

RECIRCULATION BUTTON

FRESH AIR BUTTON

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

and

controls to maximum.

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

Comfort and Convenience Features

TEMPERATURE CONTROL LEVER

FAN CONTROL LEVER

AIR CONDITIONING SWITCH

Main MenustTable of Contents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 corner 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.

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

Heating and Cooling

RECIRCULATION BUTTON

FRESH AIR BUTTON

MODE BUTTONS

TEMPERATURE CONTROL LEVER

FAN CONTROL LEVER

AIR CONDITIONING SWITCH

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.

Comfort and Convenience Features

Main MenustTable of ContentsFAN CONTROL LEVER

Heating and Cooling

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.

Comfort and Convenience Features

Main MenustTable of ContentsAM/FM/Cassette Stereo Audio System For U.S. LX and Canadian models Your Honda's audio system provides clear reception on both AM and FM bands, while the preset buttons allow you to easily select your favorite stations.

The cassette system features Dolby B* noise reduction, automatic sensing of chromium-dioxide (CrO2) tape, and autoreverse for continuous play.

* Dolby noise reduction manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corpo- ration. "DOLBY" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories

Licensing Corporation.

Audio System

Comfort and Convenience Features

Main MenustTable of ContentsAudio System

Operating the Radio The ignition switch must be in ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II). Turn the system on by pushing the PWR/ VOL knob.

Adjust the volume by turning the PWR/VOL knob. The band and frequency that the radio was last tuned to is displayed. To change bands, press the AM/FM button. On the FM band, ST will be displayed if the station is broadcast- ing in stereo. Stereo reproduction on AM is not available.

Comfort and Convenience Features

PWR/VOL KNOB

TUNE/SEEK BUTTONS

STEREO INDICATOR

AM/FM BUTTON

PRESET BUTTONS

Main MenustTable of ContentsYou can use any of three methods to find radio stations on the selected band: TUNE, SEEK, or the Preset buttons.

) to change

) to tune to a lower frequency.

TUNE — Use the TUNE/SEEK buttons to tune the radio to a desired frequency. Press ( to a higher frequency, and press The frequency numbers will start to change rapidly. Release the switch when the display reaches the desired frequency. To change the frequency in small increments, press and release the appropriate TUNE/ SEEK button.

SEEK — The SEEK function searches the band for a station with a strong signal. To activate it, push the TUNE/SEEK button until you hear a beep, then release it. Depending on which TUNE/SEEK button you pushed, the system scans upward or downward from the current frequency. It stops when it finds a station with a strong signal.

Preset — You can store the fre- quencies of your favorite radio stations in the six preset buttons. Each button will store one frequency on the AM band, and two on the FM band.

Audio System

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.

Once a station's frequency is stored, simply press and release the proper preset button to tune to it.

The preset frequencies will be lost if your vehicle's battery goes dead or is disconnected.

Comfort and Convenience Features

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Adjusting the Sound Balance/Fader — These two controls adjust the strength of the sound coming from each speaker. The Balance control adjusts the side- to-side strength, while the Fader control adjusts the front-to-back strength.

To use these controls, push on the knob to get them to pop out. Adjust the Fader to your liking by turning the outside ring. Adjust the Balance by turning the knob. Push the controls back in when you are done.

Treble/Bass — Use these controls to adjust the tone to your liking. Push on the controls to get them to pop out. Adjust the Bass by turning the outer ring. Adjust the Treble by turning the knob. Push the controls back in when you are finished so you cannot change the settings by accidentally bumping them.

Comfort and Convenience Features

BASS CONTROL

TREBLE CONTROL

FADER CONTROL

BALANCE CONTROL

Radio Frequencies and Reception For information, See page 97.

You can use the Balance control knob to turn off the illumination of the audio system. Push the Balance/ Fader controls so they pop out, then pull the Balance control knob out slightly farther. Check the Balance control knob if the audio system does not illuminate with the instrument panel lights.

Main MenustTable of ContentsOperating the Cassette Player Turn the audio system ON. Make sure the tape opening on the cassette is facing to the right, then insert the cassette most of the way into the slot. The system will pull it in the rest of the way, and begin to play.

The tape direction indicator will light to show you which side of the indicates cassette is playing. The the side you inserted facing upward is now playing. If you want to play the other side, press the PROG/ PLAY button.

Dolby B 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.

Audio System

PWR/VOL KNOB

FF/REW/SKIP BUTTONS

CASSETTE SLOT

TAPE DIRECTION INDICATOR

EJECT BUTTON

PROG/PLAY BUTTON

DOLBY BUTTON

When the system reaches the end of the tape, it will automatically reverse direction and play the other side. If you want to remove the cassette from the drive, press the EJECT button.

Comfort and Convenience Features

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Tape Search Functions With a cassette playing, you can use the FF, REW, RPT, or SKIP function to find a desired program.

FF/REW/SKIP BUTTONS

RPT BUTTON

FF/REW — Fast Forward and Rewind move the tape rapidly. To rewind the tape, push the

button, then release it. You will

see REW in the display. To fast forward the tape, push the

button, then release it. You will see FF displayed. Press the PROG/ PLAY button to take the system out of rewind or fast forward. If the system reaches the end of the tape while in fast forward or rewind, it automatically stops that function, reverses direction, and begins to play.

Comfort and Convenience Features

SKIP — The SKIP function lets you skip over a song or passage. You activate SKIP with the FF/REW/ SKIP buttons. To skip to the beginning of a song or passage currently playing, push the

button and hold it until you

hear a beep. You will see REW flashing in the display as the tape

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rewinds. To skip to the beginning of the next song, push the button and hold it until you hear a beep. You will see FF flashing in the display as the tape fast forwards. When the system finds the beginning of a song or passage, it goes back to PLAY.

Main MenustTable of ContentsREPEAT — The Repeat function continuously replays the current song or passage. Press the RPT button to activate it; you will see RPT displayed as a reminder. When the system reaches the end of the song or passage currently playing, it will automatically go into rewind. When it senses the beginning of the same song or passage, the system returns to PLAY mode. It will continue to repeat this same program until you deactivate REPEAT by pressing the button again.

The SKIP and REPEAT functions use silent periods on the tape to find the end of a song or passage. These features may not work to your satisfaction if there is almost no gap between selections, a high noise level between selections, or a silent period in the middle of selection.

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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 101 for information on cassette care and protection.

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Operating the Optional CD Player/Changer A Compact Disc changer is available through your dealer. It holds up to six discs, providing several hours of continuous entertainment. You operate the CD changer with the same controls used for the radio.

Your dealer also has an accessory in- dash single CD player available that is operated by the radio controls. To operate this unit, use the instructions (except for those relating to multiple discs) in this section.

Using the instructions that came with the changer, load the desired CDs in the magazine, and load the magazine in the changer.

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PWR/VOL KNOB

TUNE/SEEK BUTTONS

RPT BUTTON

STEREO INDICATOR

CD BUTTON

PRESET BUTTONS

To operate the CD changer, the ignition must be in ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) and the audio system must be on. If you are listening to a cassette, eject it.

Press the CD button until "CD" appears in the display. 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 the last disc finishes, the system returns to disc 1.

Main MenustTable of ContentsTo select a different disc than the one that is playing, press the appropriate preset button (1 — 6). The system will load that disc and begin playing it from the first track.

You can use the TUNE/SEEK buttons to select tracks within a disc. Push and release the appropriate TUNE/SEEK button, the system will move to the beginning of a track. Press the beginning of the next track, and press the beginning of the current track.

button to move to the

button to move to the

If you press and hold the TUNE/ SEEK button, you will hear a beep and the system will continue to move across tracks. Release the button when you think it has reached the desired place on the disc.

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Protecting Compact Discs For information on how to handle and protect compact discs, see page 104.

CD Error Indications For information on the meaning of the CD Error Indications and what to do when you see those indications, refer to page 105.

REPEAT — When you activate the Repeat feature by pressing the RPT button, the system continuously replays the current track. You will see RPT in the display as a reminder. Press the RPT button again to turn it off.

To take the system out of CD mode, press the AM or FM button, or insert a cassette in the player. When you return to CD mode, play will contin- ue at the same disc and track.

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

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AM/FM/Cassette Stereo Audio System For U.S. EX model Your Honda's audio system provides clear reception on both AM and FM bands, while the preset buttons allow you to easily select your favorite stations.

The cassette system features Dolby B* noise reduction, automatic sensing of chromium-dioxide (CrO2) tape, and autoreverse for continuous play.

The Anti-theft feature will disable the system if it is disconnected from the car's battery. To get the system working again, you must enter a code number (see page 106).

* Dolby noise reduction manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corpo- ration. "DOLBY" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories

Licensing Corporation.

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PWR/VOL KNOB

AM BUTTON

STEREO INDICATOR

TUNE/SEEK SWITCH

FM1/FM2
BUTTON

PRESET BUTTONS

Main MenustTable of ContentsTUNE — Use the TUNE/SEEK switch to tune the radio to a desired frequency. Push the switch up to tune to a higher frequency, and push the switch down to tune to a lower frequency. The frequency numbers will start to change rapidly. Release the switch when the display reaches the desired frequency. To change the frequency in small increments, push and release the TUNE/SEEK switch quickly.

Operating the Radio The ignition switch must be in ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II). Turn the system on by pushing the PWR/ VOL knob.

Adjust the volume by turning the PWR/VOL knob.

The band and frequency that the radio was last tuned to is displayed. To change bands, press the AM or FM1/FM2 button. On the FM band, ST will be displayed if the station is broadcasting in stereo. Stereo reproduction on AM is not available.

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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SEEK — The SEEK function searches the band for a station with a strong signal. To activate it, push the TUNE/SEEK switch until you hear a beep, then release it. Depending on which way you pushed the switch, the system scans upward or downward from the current frequency. It stops when it finds a station with a strong signal.

Preset — You can store the fre- quencies of your favorite radio stations in the six preset buttons. Each button will store one frequency on the AM band, and two on the FM band.

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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.

Once a station's frequency is stored, simply press and release the proper preset button to tune to it.

The preset frequencies will be lost if your vehicle's battery goes dead or is disconnected.

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AM BUTTON

A. SEL BUTTON

TUNE/SEEK SWITCH

FM1/FM2
BUTTON

PRESET BUTTONS

AUTO SELECT LIGHT

Main MenustTable of ContentsAUTO SELECT — If you are traveling far from home and can no longer receive the stations you preset, you can use the Auto Select feature to find stations in the local area.

To activate Auto Select, press the A. SEL button. A. SEL will appear in the display, and the system will go into scan mode for several seconds. It automatically scans both bands, looking for stations with strong signals. It stores the frequencies of six AM stations and twelve FM stations in the preset buttons. You can then use the preset buttons to select those stations.

If you are in a remote area, Auto Select may not find six strong AM stations or twelve strong FM stations. If this happens, you will see a "0" displayed when you press any preset button that does not have a station stored.

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A. SEL BUTTON

TUNE/SEEK SWITCH

PRESET BUTTONS

AUTO SELECT LIGHT

With Auto Select on, you cannot manually store any frequencies in the preset buttons. If you do not like the stations found by Auto Select, you can use the TUNE and SEEK functions to find other stations.

Auto Select does not erase the frequencies that you preset pre- viously. When you return home, turn off Auto Select by pressing the A. SEL button. The preset buttons will then select the frequencies you originally set.

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Adjusting the Sound Balance/Fader — These two controls adjust the strength of the sound coming from each speaker. The Balance control adjusts the side- to-side strength, while the Fader control adjusts the front-to-back strength.

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.

BASS/FADER CONTROL

TREBLE/BALANCE CONTROL

Treble/Bass — Use these controls to adjust the tone to your liking.

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.

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.

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To adjust the Bass level, push on the BASS/FADER control knob to get 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 MenustTable of ContentsRadio Frequencies Your Honda's radio can receive the complete AM and FM bands. Those bands cover these frequen- cies:

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

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

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

Radio Reception How well your Honda's radio receives stations is dependent on many factors, such as the distance from the station's transmitter, nearby large objects, and atmos- pheric conditions.

A radio station's signal gets weaker as you get farther away from its transmitter. If you are listening to an AM station, you will notice the sound volume becoming weaker, and the station drifting in and out. If you are listening to an FM station, you will see the stereo indicator flickering off and on as the signal weakens. Eventually, the stereo indicator will go off and the sound will fade completely as you get out of range of the station's signal.

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Driving very near the transmitter of a station that is broadcasting on a frequency close to the frequency of the station you are listening to can also affect your radio's reception. You may temporarily hear both stations, or hear only the station you are close to.

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Electrical interference from passing vehicles and stationary sources can cause temporary reception problems

Radio signals, especially on the FM band, are deflected by large objects such as buildings and hills. Your radio then receives both the direct signal from the station's transmitter, and the deflected signal. This causes the sound to distort or flutter. This is a main cause of poor radio reception in city driving.

Radio reception can be affected by atmospheric conditions such as thunderstorms, high humidity, and even sunspots. You may be able to receive a distant radio station one day and not receive it the next day because of a change in conditions.

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Main MenustTable of ContentsOperating the Cassette Player Turn the audio system ON. Make sure the tape opening on the cassette is facing to the right, then insert the cassette most of the way into the slot. The system will pull it in the rest of the way, and begin to play.

The tape direction indicator will light to show you which side of the cassette is playing. The indicates the side you inserted facing upward is now playing. If you want to play the other side, press the PROG button.

Dolby B 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.

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PWR/VOL KNOB

EJECT BUTTON

CASSETTE SLOT

TAPE DIRECTION INDICATOR

FF/REW/SKIP SWITCH

DOLBY BUTTON

PLAY BUTTON

PROG BUTTON

RPT BUTTON

When the system reaches the end of the tape, it will automatically reverse direction and play the other side. If you want to remove the cassette from the drive, press the EJECT button.

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Tape Search Functions With a cassette playing, you can use the FF, REW, RPT, or SKIP function to find a desired program.

FF/REW — Fast Forward and Rewind move the tape rapidly. 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. Press the PLAY button to take the system out of rewind or fast forward. If the system reaches the end of the tape while in fast forward or rewind, it auto- matically stops that function, reverses direction, and begins to play.

SKIP — The SKIP function lets you skip over a song or passage. You activate SKIP with the FF/REW/ SKIP switch. To skip to the beginning of a song or passage currently playing, push the switch down and hold it until you hear a beep. You will see REW flashing in the display as the tape rewinds. To skip to the beginning of the next song, push the switch up and hold it until you hear a beep. You will see FF flashing in the display as the tape fast forwards. When the system finds the beginning of a song or passage, it goes back to PLAY.

REPEAT — The Repeat function continuously replays the current song or passage. Press the RPT button to activate it; you will see RPT displayed as a reminder. When the system reaches the end of the song or passage currently playing, it will automatically go into rewind. When it senses the beginning of the same song or passage, the system returns to PLAY mode. It will continue to repeat this same program until you deactivate REPEAT by pressing the button again.

The SKIP and REPEAT functions use silent periods on the tape to find the end of a song or passage. These features may not work to your satisfactorily if there is almost no gap between selections, a high noise level between selections, or a silent period in the middle of selection.

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Main MenustTable of ContentsCaring for the Cassette Player The cassette player picks up dirt and oxides from the tape. This contamination builds up over time and causes the sound quality to degrade. To prevent this, you should clean the player after every 30 hours of use.

As a reminder, after every 30 hours of use, the system will flash CLEAN in the display for 5 seconds every time you insert a cassette in the player. After you clean the player, reset the CLEAN indicator by pressing the Preset 6 button while playing a tape. Hold the button until you hear a beep and the indicator goes out.

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

CLEAN INDICATOR

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

Look at the cassette before you insert it. If the tape is loose, tighten it by turning a hub with a pencil or your finger. If the label is peeling off, remove it from the cassette or it could cause the cassette to jam in the player. Never try to insert a warped or

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damaged cassette in the player.

The player automatically ejects cassettes that do not play properly. 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 after the tape is manually rewound.

When they are not in use, store cassettes in their cases to protect them from dust and moisture. Never place cassettes where they will be exposed to direct sunlight, high heat, or high humidity. If a cassette is exposed to extreme heat or cold, let it reach a moderate temperature before inserting it in the player.

Never try to insert foreign objects into the cassette player.

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Operating the Optional CD Player/Changer A Compact Disc changer is available through your dealer. It holds up to six discs, providing several hours of continuous entertainment. You operate the CD changer with the same controls used for the radio.

Your dealer also has an accessory in- dash single CD player available that is operated by the radio controls. To operate this unit, use the instructions (except for those relating to multiple discs) in this section. Using the instructions that came with the changer, load the desired CDs in the magazine, and load the magazine in the changer.

To operate the CD changer, the ignition must be in ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) and the audio system must be on. If you are listening to a cassette, eject it.

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PWR/VOL KNOB

RPT INDICATOR

TUNE/SEEK SWITCH

CD BUTTON

A. SELECT/RPT BUTTON

A. SELECT INDICATOR

Main MenustTable of ContentsPress the CD button until "CD" appears in the display. 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 the last disc finishes, the system returns to disc 1.

To select a different disc than the one that is playing, press the appropriate preset button (1 — 6). The system will load that disc and begin playing it from the first track.

You can use the TUNE/SEEK switch to select tracks within a disc. If you push and release the TUNE/ SEEK switch, the system will move to the beginning of a track. Push the switch up to move to the beginning of the next track, and push the switch down to move to the begin- ning of the current track.

If you push and hold the TUNE/ SEEK switch, you will hear a beep and the system will continue to move across tracks. Release the switch when you think it has reached the desired place on the disc.

RPT — When you activate the Repeat feature by pressing the A. SEL/RPT button, the system continu- ously replays the current track. You will see RPT in the display as a reminder. Press the button again to turn it off.

RANDOM PLAY — This feature, when activated, plays the tracks on a CD in random order, rather than in the order they are recorded on the CD. To activate Random Play, press the A. SEL/RPT button until you see A. SEL in the display. The system will then select and play tracks randomly on the current disc. When all tracks on that disc have been played, the next disc is loaded and

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played randomly. This continues until you deactivate Random Play by pressing A. SEL/RPT again.

If the system is in Repeat mode, you must turn it off by pressing A. SEL/ RPT before you can select Random Play. Then press the button again until you see A. SEL displayed.

To take the system out of CD mode, press the AM or FM button, or insert a cassette in the player. When you return to CD mode, play will contin- ue at the same disc and track.

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

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Protecting Compact Discs Handle a CD by its edges; never touch either surface. Contamination from fingerprints, liquids, felt-tip pens, and labels can cause the CD to not play properly, or possibly jam in the drive.

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

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

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

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

Main MenustTable of ContentsCD Error Indications If you see an error indication in the display while in CD mode, 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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Main MenustTable of Contents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.

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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 MenustTable of ContentsBefore you begin driving your Honda,