1999 Honda Odyssey Owners Manual

Seats

Convertible Second Row Bucket Seats The convertible second row bucket seats model has bucket seats with armrests for two front passengers, bucket seats with armrests for two passengers in the second row, and a bench seat for three passengers in the third row.

Bench Seat The bench seat model has bucket seats with armrests for two front passengers, a bench seat with armrests for two passengers in the second row, and a bench seat for three passengers in the third row.

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

Instruments and Controls

Main MenuTable of ContentsstTo adjust the bucket seats in the second row, pull up on the lever on the front of the seat bottom.

Seats

Seat Adjustments See pages 12 — 13 for important safety information and warnings about how to properly position seats and seat-backs.

The EX model has a power adjustable driver's seat. All other models have manual driver's seat adjustments.

The front passenger's seat, and the seats in the second and third rows adjust manually.

Make all seat adjustments before you start driving.

Instruments and Controls

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.

Main MenuTable of ContentsstSeats

desired position and release the lever. Let the seat-back latch in the new position.

To change the seat-back angle of the front seats, pull up on the lever on the outside of the seat bottom.

To change the seat-back angle of the bucket seats in the second row, pull forward on the lever on the outside of the seat-back.

To adjust the seat-back angle of the bench seat in the second row, pull up on the lever on the side of the seat- back. Move the seat-back to the

HANDLE

To adjust the seat-back angle of the third seat, open the tailgate. Pull on the handle on the back of the seat- back, move the seat-back to the desired position, and release the handle. Let the seat-back latch in the new position.

Instruments and Controls

Main MenuTable of ContentsstSeats

Driver's Seat Power Adjustments On EX model See pages 12 — 13 for important safety information and warnings about how to properly position seats and seat-backs.

The two power seat adjustment switches are on the outside edge of the seat bottom. The horizontal switch adjusts the seat bottom in several directions. The short vertical switch adjusts the seat-back angle.

You can adjust the seat with the ignition switch in any position. Make all seat adjustments before you start driving.

Instruments and Controls

Push the horizontal switch forward or backward to move the seat forward or backward.

Pull up or push down on the front of the switch to move the seat bottom's front edge up or down. Pull up or push down on the rear of the switch to move the rear of the seat bottom up or down.

Main MenuTable of ContentsstPull the center of the horizontal switch up to raise the seat. Push it down to lower the seat.

Adjust the seat-back angle by pushing the rear switch in the direction you want to move.

Seats

Armrests

An armrest is located on each of the front seats and on each side of the second row seats. Pivot it down to use it. When you remove the bucket seats or the bench seat in the second row, pivot the armrests up out of the way.

Instruments and Controls

Main MenuTable of Contentsst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.

Seats

Head Restraints See page 14 for important safety information and a warning about how to properly position the head restraints.

Your vehicle is equipped with head restraints in all seating positions. The head restraints help protect you and your passengers from whiplash and other injuries. They are most effective when you adjust them so the back of the occupant's head rests against the center of the restraint. A taller person should adjust the restraint as high as possible.

Instruments and Controls

RELEASE BUTTON

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, push the release button sideways and push the restraint down.

Main MenuTable of ContentsstThird Seat Access Convertible Second Row Bucket Seats model

Bench Seat model

Seats

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

When the seat on the passenger's side is moved to the center, walk through the passenger's side to get into or out of the third row seat.

SEAT-BACK ANGLE ADJUSTMENT LEVER

To get into or out of the third row seat, pull the seat-back angle adjustment lever on the second row seat to tilt the seat-back forward. The seat-back folds flat when you pull the angle adjustment lever. Hold the seat-back to keep it from folding quickly.

Make sure the seat-back is securely locked before driving.

Instruments and Controls

Main MenuTable of ContentsstSeats

Moving the Second Row Bucket Seat

Push the back of the seat down over the floor hooks. Make sure the seat is securely locked in place.

LOCK RELEASE LEVER

The second row bucket seat on the passenger's side can be moved to the center to provide access to the third row seat.

Unlock the seat from the floor by pulling the lock release lever under the seat cushion's front edge and lifting the rear of the seat.

Slide the seat toward the center of the vehicle.

Remove the two floor covers between the bucket seats in the second row by carefully prying on the back edge of the covers with a flat-tipped screwdriver.

Instruments and Controls

Main MenuTable of ContentsstSeats

Make sure the seat is securely locked in place before driving. A seat that is not locked in place could fly around and cause injury in a sudden stop or crash.

Reverse this procedure to move the seat back to the outside.

Install the floor covers over the outer floor hooks on the passenger's side as shown.

Instruments and Controls

Main MenuTable of ContentsstSeats

Removing the Bucket Seats in the Second Row

To reinstall the 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 latched before driving.

LOCK RELEASE LEVER

Both seats can be removed to give more cargo capacity.

To remove a seat: Pull up the seat-back angle adjustment lever, and fold the seat- back forward. Unlock the seat from the floor by pulling the lock release lever under the seat cushion's front edge and lifting the rear of the seat.

Instruments and Controls

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.

Main MenuTable of ContentsstRemoving the Bench Seat in the Second Row

LOCK RELEASE LEVER

Seats

SEAT-BACK ANGLE ADJUSTMENT LEVER

The bench seat in the second row can be removed to give more cargo space. Because of the bench seat's size and weight, you may want to have someone assist you when removing it.

To remove the seat: Pull up the seat-back angle adjustment lever on the side of the

seat-back, and tilt the seat-back forward. The seat-back folds flat when you pull the angle adjustment lever. Hold the seat-back to keep it from folding quickly.

Unlock the seat from the floor by pulling the lock release lever under the seat cushion's front right edge and lifting the rear of the seat.

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

Always remove the 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.

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Instruments and Controls

Main MenuTable of ContentsstSeats

To reinstall the 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 latched before driving.

Folding the Third Seat

RELEASE BUTTON

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 by

pushing the release buttons and pulling the restraints out.

2. Store the head restraints in the

side cargo net. To install the side cargo net, hook the four loops on the net to the tabs on the left side panel.

Instruments and Controls

Main MenuTable of ContentsstSeats

Make sure the center shoulder belt is stored in the holder and the outer shoulder belts are positioned on each hook whenever the third seat is folded.

Make sure all items in the cargo area are secured. Loose items can fly forward and cause injury if you have to brake hard. See Carring Cargo on page 191.

HANDLE

HANDLE

3. Unlock the seat-back by pulling the handle. Push the seat-back forward.

4. Pull the handle on the back of the

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

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Instruments and Controls

Main MenuTable of ContentsstSeats

HANDLE

To return the seat to the upright position:

1. Pull the seat out of the recess by

pulling on the handle and the strap. Pivot the seat forward all the way.

2. Pull up on the handle on the seat-

back, and pull the seat-back upright with the strap. Make sure the seat is securely locked in place.

3. Reinstall the head restraints.

Instruments and Controls

Main MenuTable of ContentsstYour vehicle's front windows are electrically-powered. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II) to raise or lower either window.

The rear windows are also electrically-powered (see page 114).

Each front 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.

The driver's door armrest has a master power window control panel. To open the front passenger's window, push down on the 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.

Power Windows

DRIVER'S WINDOW SWITCH

MAIN SWITCH

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.

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.

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Instruments and Controls

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.

Main MenuTable of ContentsstPower Windows

The MAIN switch controls power to the front passenger's window and the rear power windows. With this switch off, the front passenger's window cannot be raised or lowered and the rear windows cannot be opened or closed. The MAIN switch does not affect the driver's window. Keep the MAIN switch off when you have children in the vehicle so they do not injure themselves by operating the windows unintentionally.

The power window system has a key- off delay function. The windows will still operate for up to ten minutes after you turn off the ignition. Opening either front door cancels the delay function. You must turn the ignition switch ON (II) again before you can operate the windows.

Instruments and Controls

REAR WINDOW SWITCHES

You can open or close each rear window with the switches on the driver's door armrest. The right switch controls the passenger's side rear window and the left switch controls the driver's side 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.

Main MenuTable of ContentsstMirrors

Adjusting the Power Mirrors

SELECTOR SWITCH

TAB

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.

ADJUSTMENT SWITCH

Adjust the outside mirrors with the adjustment switch on the left side of the dashboard:

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 the switch.

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Instruments and Controls

Main MenuTable of ContentsstMirrors, Parking Brake

Parking Brake

NOTICE

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

HEATED MIRROR BUTTON

PARKING BRAKE PEDAL

Canadian Models The outside mirrors are heated to re- move fog and frost. With the ignition switch ON (II), turn on the heaters by pressing the button. The light in the button comes on as a reminder. Press the button again to turn the heaters off.

To apply the parking brake, push the parking brake pedal down with your foot. To release the parking brake, push on the pedal again. The parking brake light on the instrument panel should go out when the parking brake is fully released with the engine running, (see page 58.)

Instruments and Controls

Main MenuTable of ContentsstDigital Clock

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

2. Press and hold the H button until the hour advances to the desired time.

3. Press and hold the M button until

the numbers advance to the desired time.

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

1. Turn the ignition switch ON (II) to

display the time.

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

Digital Clock, Center Table

Center Table

To use the center table, pull up the outside edge of the table until it latches. To store it, pull the lever and lower the table.

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Instruments and Controls

Main MenuTable of ContentsstCenter Table, Beverage Holder

Beverage Holder

The center table can be extended by pulling on the rear.

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

Sitting on or getting under the table, or putting heavy objects on the table, may damage or deform it.

Do not put any items on the table while driving. They may fall down or fly around when you go around corners or brake hard.

Instruments and Controls

Main MenuTable of ContentsstAdditional beverage holders for the front seat passengers, and the beverage holders for the passengers in the second row, are in the center table.

Beverage Holder

The beverage holders for the third seat passengers are located in the armrests on the rear side panels.

Be careful when you are using the beverage holder. A spilled liquid that is very hot can scald you or your passengers. Spilled liquids can also damage the upholstery, carpeting, and electrical components in the interior.

Instruments and Controls

Main MenuTable of ContentsstSunglasses Holder

To open the sunglasses holder, push on the front edge. It will unlatch and swing down. To close it, push it until it latches. Make sure the holder is closed while you are driving.

Some larger styles of sunglasses may not fit in the holder.

Instruments and Controls

Main MenuTable of ContentsstSun Visor

EXTENSION

Make sure you put the sun visor back in place when you are getting into or out of the vehicle. Do not use the sun visor extension over the rear view mirror.

Vanity Mirror

Sun Visor, Vanity Mirror

SUN VISOR

To use the sun visor, pull it down. You can also use the sun visor at the side window. Remove the support rod from the clip and swing the sun visor toward the side window. In this position, the sun visor can be extended by sliding out the extension.

To use a vanity mirror on the back of the sun visor, pull up the cover.

The light beside the mirror comes on only when the parking lights are on.

Instruments and Controls

Main MenuTable of ContentsstRear Compartment, Center Pocket, Coin Holder

Rear Compartment

Center Pocket

Coin Holder

REAR COMPARTMENT

LEVER

A storage compartment is located by the third seat on the driver's side. To open the compartment, pull the lever and lift the lid. To close, lower the lid and push it down until it latches.

CENTER POCKET

COIN HOLDER

Open the center pocket by pulling the handle. Close it with a firm push.

On EX model The light in the pocket comes on when the instrument panel lights are on.

The coin holder is located in the front beverage holder. To open it, pull on the bottom edge. Close it with a firm push.

Instruments and Controls

Main MenuTable of ContentsstStorage Box, Coat Hook

Storage Box

Coat Hook

LOCK TAB

STORAGE BOX

On EX model A storage box is located under the front passenger's seat. To use it, pull the handle and slide the box out.

To remove the box for cleaning, push on the lock tab under the seat bottom and pull the tray out. Do not try to force the box. You could damage it.

LID

To use a coat hook, push on the lid. Close it with a firm push.

Make sure the coat hook is closed when you are not using it. This hook is not designed for large or heavy items.

Instruments and Controls

Main MenuTable of ContentsstAccessory Power Sockets

FRONT

REAR

When both sockets are being used, the combined power rating of both accessories should be 120 watts or less (10 amps).

They will not power an automotive type cigarette lighter element.

Your vehicle has two accessory power sockets. The front accessory power socket is located under the center pocket. The rear socket is behind the third seat on the driver's side.

To use an accessory power socket, pull out on the cover. The ignition switch must be in ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II).

These sockets are intended to supply power for 12 volt DC accessories that are rated 120 watts or less (10
amps).

Instruments and Controls

Main MenuTable of ContentsstLight Control Switch

LIGHT CONTROL SWITCH

When this switch is in the OFF position:

When the switch is in the Door Activated position:

Interior Lights

ON

DOOR ACTIVATED POSITION

OFF

The light control switch controls the interior lights: the individual map lights by the sun visors, the individual map lights above the second and third row passengers, and the cargo area light. This switch has three positions: OFF, Door Activated, and ON.

None of the lights come on when a door or the tailgate is opened.

The individual map lights in the front can be turned on and off with the switches next to the lights.

The individual map lights in the front come on when any door or the tailgate is opened. When the doors and the tailgate are closed, each light can be turned on and off with the switch next to the light.

The individual map lights in the second and third rows cannot be turned on.

The cargo area light can be turned on with the switch in the light.

The individual map lights in the second and third rows come on when any door or the tailgate is opened. When the doors and the tailgate are closed, each light can be turned on and off by pushing on the lens.

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Instruments and Controls

Main MenuTable of ContentsstInterior Lights

The cargo area light comes on when any door or the tailgate is opened if the switch in the light is in the door activated (center) position. When the doors and the tailgate are closed, it can be turned on with the switch in the light.

When the switch is in the ON position:

All the individual map lights come on and stay on as long as the switch remains in the ON position.

The cargo area light comes on and stays on if the switch in the light is in the door activated (center) position.

On EX model The lights go out about six seconds after all the doors and the tailgate are closed.

With the light control switch in the Door Activated position, all the individual map lights and the cargo area light (with the switch in the center position) come on when you unlock the door with the remote transmitter (see page 81 ).

With any door or the tailgate left open, the lights stay on about three minutes, then go out.

Instruments and Controls

Main MenuTable of ContentsstIndividual Map Lights

Cargo Area Light

FRONT

REAR

Interior Lights

OFF

ON

Turn on the front individual map lights by pushing the button next to each light Push the button again to turn it off. You can also operate these lights with the light control switch (see page 125 ).

Turn on each rear individual map light by pushing the lens when the ignition switch is in the ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position. Push the lens again to turn it off. You can also operate these lights with the light control switch (see page 125).

The cargo area light has a three- position switch. In the OFF position, the light does not come on. In the center position, it comes on when you open the tailgate. In the ON position, it stays on continuously.

This light also works with the light control switch (see page 125 ).

Instruments and Controls

Main MenuTable of ContentsstInterior Lights

Ignition Switch Light

The ignition switch light comes on when you open the driver's door, and stays on several seconds after you close the door.

Instruments and Controls

Main MenuTable of ContentsstThe heating and air conditioning systems in your Honda provide a comfortable 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.)

On EX model Your Honda has an anti-theft audio system that requires a code number to enable it.

Comfort and Convenience Features

Heating and Cooling...................... 130
What Each Control Does.......... 130
How to Use the System............. 133
To Turn Everything Off........... 137
Climate Control System ................138
Fully-automatic Operation........ 140
Semi-automatic Operation........ 141
Sunlight Sensor/

Temperature Sensor............. 145
Rear A/C Unit............................ 146
Audio System (LX)........................ 149

AM/FM/Cassette Stereo

Audio System......................... 149
Operating the Radio.................. 150
Adjusting the Sound.................. 153
Audio System Lighting............. 154
Operating the Cassette

Player...................................... 154
Tape Search Functions............. 154
Operating the Optional CD

Player/Changer..................... 157

CD Changer Error

Indications.............................. 160

Audio System (EX)........................ 161
AM/FM/CD Audio System..... 161
Operating the Radio.................. 162
Adjusting the Sound.................. 166
Audio System Lighting............. 167
Radio Frequencies..................... 167
Radio Reception......................... 167
Operating the CD Player.......... 169
Operating the CD Changer...... 171
Protecting Compact Discs........ 172
CD Player Error Indications..... 173
CD Changer Error

Indications.............................. 174

Operating the Cassette

Player...................................... 175
Tape Search Functions............. 176
Caring for the Cassette

Player...................................... 178
Remote Audio Controls ............ 179
Theft Protection........................ 180

Comfort and Convenience Features

Main MenustHeating and Cooling

On LX model 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 Dial Turning this dial clockwise increases the fan's speed, which increases air flow.

Temperature Control Dial Turning this dial clockwise increases the temperature of the air flow.

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

Comfort and Convenience Features

MODE BUTTONS

TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAL

REAR A/C CONTROL DIAL

FAN CONTROL DIAL

AIR CONDITIONING BUTTON

RECIRCULATION BUTTON

REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER BUTTON

Recirculation Button This button controls the source of the air going into the system. When the indicator above this button is lit, air from the vehicle's interior is sent through the system again (Recircula- tion mode). When the indicator is off, air is brought in from outside the vehicle (Fresh Air mode).

Rear Window Defogger Button This button turns the rear window defogger on and off (see page 71).

Rear A/C Control Dial With this dial, you can adjust the rear A /C unit heating, cooling, and air flow (see page 146).

Main MenuTable of ContentsstMode Buttons Use the MODE buttons to select the vents the air flows from. Some air will flow from the dashboard corner vents in all modes.

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. When you select the system automatically switches to Fresh Air mode and turns on the A/C.

or

Heating and Cooling

Comfort and Convenience Features

Main MenuTable of ContentsstHeating and Cooling

Vent Controls

CENTER VENTS

CORNER VENT

REAR CEILING 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.

There are four vents in the ceiling (see page 148).

Comfort and Convenience Features

Main MenuTable of Contentsst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.

It is best to leave the system in Fresh Air mode under almost all conditions. Keeping the system in Recirculation mode, particularly with the A/C off, can cause the windows to fog up. Switch to Recirculation mode when you are driving through smoky or dusty conditions, then switch back to Fresh Air mode when the condition

Heating and Cooling

FAN CONTROL DIAL

MODE BUTTONS

TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAL

RECIRCULATION BUTTON

AIR CONDITIONING BUTTON

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.

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. Turn the temperature control dial

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

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

and Fresh Air mode.

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Main MenuTable of ContentsstHeating and Cooling

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

button. The light above the button should come on when a fan speed is selected.

2. Make sure the temperature

control dial is all the way to the left.

3. Select 4. If the outside air is humid, select

Recirculation mode. If the outside air is dry, select Fresh Air mode. 5. Set the fan to the desired speed.

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 dial is all the way to the left.

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

and Fresh Air mode.

Comfort and Convenience Features

FAN CONTROL DIAL

MODE BUTTONS

TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAL

RECIRCULATION BUTTON

AIR CONDITIONING BUTTON

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

Air conditioning places an extra load on the engine. Watch the engine coolant temperature gauge (see page 63 ) 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 MenuTable of Contentsst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 Fresh Air mode.

the temperature control dial.

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 Fresh Air mode.

dial 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).

Heating and Cooling

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

1. Switch the fan on. 2. Select

When you select system automatically switches to Fresh Air mode and turns on the A/C.

the

3. Adjust the temperature control

dial so the air flow from the defroster vents feels warm.

4. Turn on the rear window defogger

to help clear the rear window. When you switch to another mode from Press the A/C button to turn it off.

the A/C stays on.

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Comfort and Convenience Features

Main MenuTable of ContentsstHeating and Cooling

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

1. Start the engine. 2. Select

When you select system automatically switches to Fresh Air mode and turns on the A/C.

the

3. Switch the fan and temperature

controls to maximum.

FAN CONTROL DIAL

MODE BUTTONS

TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAL

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

RECIRCULATION BUTTON

AIR CONDITIONING BUTTON

Comfort and Convenience Features

Main MenuTable of ContentsstHeating and Cooling

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, turn the fan speed and temperature control dials all the way to the left.

You should shut the system completely 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 MenuTable of ContentsstClimate Control System

On EX model The automatic climate control system in your Honda picks the proper combination of air condi- tioning, heating, and ventilation to maintain the interior temperature you select. The system also adjusts the fan speed and air flow levels.

Your vehicle also has a rear A /C unit that allows the rear passengers to adjust the heating, cooling, and air flow (see page 146).

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

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

Comfort and Convenience Features

CENTER VENTS

CORNER VENT

There are four vents in the ceiling (see page 148).

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

For the climate control system to provide heating and cooling, the engine must be running.

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Fully-automatic Operation To put the Automatic Climate Control in fully-automatic mode, press the AUTO button and set the fan control dial to AUTO, then set the desired temperature by turning the temperature control dial. You will see FULL AUTO in the system's display. The light above the

button also shows you which

mode, Recirculation or Fresh Air, is selected.

TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAL

FULL AUTO DISPLAY

FAN CONTROL DIAL

The system automatically selects the proper mix of conditioned and/or heated air that will, as quickly as possible, raise or lower the interior temperature from its current level to the set temperature.

When you set the temperature to its lower limit (60°F/18°C) or its upper limit (90°F/32°C), the system runs at full cooling or heating only. It does not regulate the interior temperature. When the temperature is set

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OFF BUTTON

AUTO BUTTON

between the lower and upper limits, the system regulates the interior temperature to the set value.

In cold weather, the fan will not come on automatically until the vehicle has been driven for a short time and the heater starts to develop warm air.

Pressing the OFF button shuts the climate control system completely off. Keep the system completely off only for short periods. To keep stale air and mustiness from collecting, you should have the fan running at all times.

Main MenuTable of ContentsstSemi-automatic Operation You can manually select various functions of the Climate Control system when it is in FULL AUTO. All other features remain auto- matically controlled. Making any manual selection causes the word FULL to go out.

Air Conditioning (A/C) Button Press the A/C button to turn the air conditioning on and off. You will see A/C ON or A/C OFF in the display.

When you turn the A/C off, the sys- tem cannot regulate the inside tem- perature if you set the dial below the outside temperature. With the A/C on, use the temperature control dial to adjust the temperature of the air flow to a comfortable setting.

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TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAL

AIR CONDITIONING BUTTON

RECIRCULATION BUTTON

Recirculation Button This button controls the source of the air going into the system. When the indicator above this button is lit, air from the vehicle's interior is sent through the system again (Recircula- tion mode). When the indicator is off, air is brought in from outside the vehicle (Fresh Air mode).

You can, for example, manually put the system in recirculation mode when driving through an area of smoke or fumes.

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Fan Control Dial You can manually select the fan speed by turning the fan control dial. When you turn the dial clockwise, the fan is taken out of automatic mode and starts to run at its lowest speed. Turning the dial fully clockwise increases the fan's speed, which increases air flow.

Rear A/C Control Dial With this dial, you can adjust the rear A/C unit heating, cooling, and air flow (see page 146).

Mode Button Use the MODE button to select the vents the air flows from. Some air will flow from the dashboard corner vents in all modes. Each time you press the MODE button, the display shows the mode selected. Press the button four times to see all the modes.

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MODE BUTTON

FAN CONTROL DIAL

REAR A/C CONTROL DIAL

Main MenuTable of ContentsstThe main air flow is divided

between the floor vents and de- froster vents at the base of the wind- shield.

The main air flow comes

from the floor vents.

The main air flow is divided

between the dashboard vents and the floor vents.

The main air flow comes

from the dashboard vents.

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The button directs the main air flow to the windshield for faster defrosting. It also overrides any MODE selection you may have made.

the A/C

When you select turns on automatically and the system selects Fresh Air mode. For faster defrosting, manually set the fan speed to high. You can also increase air flow to the windshield by closing the side vents in the dashboard.

by When you turn off pressing the button again, the system returns to its former settings.

Rear Window Defogger Button This button turns the rear window defogger on and off (see page 71).

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REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER BUTTON

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TEMPERATURE SENSOR

Climate Control System

SUNLIGHT SENSOR

The climate control system has two sensors. A sunlight sensor is located in the top of the dashboard and a temperature sensor is next to the steering column. Do not cover the sensors or spill any liquid on them.

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Rear A/C Unit Your vehicle has two controls for the rear A/C unit. The rear A/C control dial is located on the climate control panel, and the rear A/C passenger control panel is on the ceiling behind the driver's seat.

You can adjust the heating, cooling, and air flow of the rear A/C unit with these control dials. The rear passengers can also adjust the direction and the amount of air flow with the rear ceiling vents.

REAR CEILING VENT

REAR A/CPASSENGER CONTROL PANEL

REAR A/C CONTROL DIAL

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When this dial is in the RR position, the rear A /C passenger control panel is enabled. A second row passenger can then adjust the fan speed and air flow.

Turning the dial clockwise from the RR position turns off the rear A/C passenger control panel, and increases the rear fan speed. The air flows from the rear floor vents.

REAR A/C CONTROL DIAL

When this dial is in the OFF position, no air flows to the rear vents, and the rear control panel is turned off.

Turning the dial counterclockwise from the OFF position increases the rear fan speed and air flow. The air flows from the rear ceiling vents.

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Rear A/C Passenger Control Panel

FAN SPEED CONTROL DIAL

HEATING/COOLING/ AIR FLOW CONTROL DIAL

When the rear A /C control dial on the front panel is in the RR position, the passenger in the second row can use the rear A /C passenger control panel to adjust the fan speed and air flow.

The fan speed control dial changes the speed of the rear fan; turn it clockwise to increase fan speed and air flow.

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The heating/cooling/air flow control dial selects the temperature and level of the air flow. When the dial is in the

position, heated air flows

from the rear floor vents. When the dial is in the

position, cooled air flows from the rear ceiling vents. Cooled air can be selected when the A/C switch on the front control panel is turned on.

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Rear Ceiling Vents

TAB

LEVER

The direction and quantity of air flow from each rear ceiling vent is adjustable.

To adjust the direction of the air coming from a rear ceiling vent, move the tab in the center of each vent back-and-forth, and rotate the vent with the tab. The lever next to each vent can be opened and closed to regulate the amount of air flow.

Main MenuTable of ContentsstAM/FM/Cassette Stereo Audio System On LX 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 (CrO 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.

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Main MenuTable of ContentsstSEEK — The SEEK function searches the band for a station with a strong signal. To activate it, push the SEEK switch up or down, then release it. Depending on which way you push the switch, the system scans upward or downward from the current frequency. It stops when it finds a station with a strong signal.

You can use any of four methods to find radio stations on the selected band: TUNE, SEEK, SCAN or the Preset buttons.

) to tune

) to tune to a lower

TUNE — Use the TUNE bar to tune the radio to a desired frequency. Press the upper part ( to a higher frequency, or the lower part ( frequency. The frequency numbers will start to change rapidly. Release the bar when the display reaches the desired frequency. To change the frequency in small increments, press and release the TUNE bar quickly.

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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.

Adjust the volume by turning the PWR/VOLknob.

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.

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Main MenuTable of ContentsstSCAN — The SCAN function samples all the stations with strong signals on the selected band. To activate it, press the SCAN button, then release it. The system will scan up the band for a station with a strong signal. SCN shows in the display. When it finds a strong signal, it will stop and play that station for approximately five seconds. If you do nothing, the system will then scan for the next strong station and play that for five seconds. When it plays a station that you want to continue listening to, press the SCAN button again.

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AM/FM BUTTON

SCAN BUTTON

SCN INDICATOR

PWR/VOL KNOB

SEEK SWITCH

TUNE BAR

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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.

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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AM/FM BUTTON

SEEK SWITCH

PRESET BUTTONS

TUNE BAR

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, is disconnected, or the radio fuse is removed.

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BASS/FADER CONTROL

TREBLE/BALANCE CONTROL

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.

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.

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.

Radio Frequencies and Reception For information, See page 167.

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Audio System Lighting You can use the instrument panel brightness control knob to adjust the illumination of the audio system (see page 67 ). The audio system illuminates when the parking lights are on, even if the radio is turned off.

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.

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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.

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.

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

FF/REW — Fast Forward and Re- wind move the tape rapidly. To re- wind the tape, push the REW button. You will see REW in the display. To fast forward the tape, push the FF button. 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 automatically stops that function, reverses direction, and begins to play.

SKIP — The Skip Function allows you to find the beginning of a song or passage. To find the beginning of the song or passage currently playing, push the SKIP switch down. You will see REW flashing in the display as the tape rewinds. To find the beginning of the next song, push the SKIP switch up. 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 mode.

Main MenuTable of Contentsst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.

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EJECT BUTTON

CASSETTE SLOT

TAPE DIRECTION INDICATOR

RPT BUTTON

REW BUTTON

FF BUTTON

PLAY BUTTON

SKIP BUTTON

PROG BUTTON

DOLBY BUTTON

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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.

Caring for Cassettes Damaged cassettes can jam inside the drive or cause other problems. See page 178 for information on cassette care and protection.

EJECT BUTTON

CASSETTE SLOT

TAPE DIRECTION INDICATOR

RPT BUTTON

REW BUTTON

FF BUTTON

PLAY BUTTON

SKIP BUTTON

PROG BUTTON

DOLBY BUTTON

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Main MenuTable of ContentsstOperating the Optional CD Player/Changer A Compact Disc changer is available from 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 and cassette player.

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

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AM/FM BUTTON

RANDOM INDICATOR

TAPE/CD BUTTON

REPEAT INDICATOR

PWR/VOL KNOB

PRESET BUTTONS

RPT BUTTON

SKIP SWITCH

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To operate the CD changer or player, the ignition must be in ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) and the audio system must be on.

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. Play only standard round discs.

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, press the appropriate preset button (1 — 6). If you select an empty slot in the magazine, the changer will, after finding that slot empty, try to load the CD in the next slot. This continues until it finds a CD to load and play.

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You can use the SKIP switch to select tracks within a disc. If you push and release the SKIP 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 beginning of the current track.

If you push and hold the SKIP 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.

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.

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 and hold the RPT button until you see RDM 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 played randomly. This continues until you deatctivate Random Play by pressing RPT again.

Main MenuTable of ContentsstIf the system is in Repeat mode, you must turn it off by pressing RPT before you can select Random Play. Then press the button again until you see RDM displayed.

To take the system out of CD mode, press the A M / FM button or insert a cassette in the player. If a tape is already in the cassette player, press the TAPE button. When you return to CD mode, play will continue 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.

Protecting Compact Discs For information on how to handle and protect compact discs, see page 172 .

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AM/FM BUTTON

RANDOM INDICATOR

TAPE/CD BUTTON

REPEAT INDICATOR

PRESET BUTTONS

SKIP SWITCH

RPT BUTTON

PWR/VOL KNOB

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CD Changer Error Indications If you see an error indication in the display while operating the CD changer, find the cause in the chart to the right. If you cannot clear the error indication, take the vehicle to your Honda dealer.

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Main MenuTable of ContentsstAM/FM/CD Audio System On 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 anti-theft feature will disable the system if it is disconnected from the vehicle's battery. To get the system working again, you must enter a code number (see page 180).