2005 Honda Odyssey Owners Manual

Use the INFO button on the steering wheel to see the settings, and the SEL/RESET button to enter your selections.

You can also use the trip meter SELECT/RESET knob in the instrument panel to select and enter your selections while the multi- information display is in the customizing mode. Turn the knob to select a setting and press it to enter your selection.

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DEFAULT ALL

If you want to set the customizable vehicle control settings to the default setting, press the INFO button on the steering wheel until ‘‘DEFAULT ALL’’ is displayed.

If you want cancel ‘‘DEFAULT ALL,’’ press the INFO button, and you will see ‘‘CANCEL.’’ Press the SEL/ RESET button, and the display goes back to CUSTOMIZE ENTRY.

To set the default settings again, press the SEL/RESET button. The display changes as shown above.

Press the SEL/RESET button again to select ‘‘DEFAULT ALL.’’

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When DEFAULT ALL is completed successfully, you will see the above display for several seconds, and the display will return to ‘‘CUSTOMIZE ENTRY.’’

If DEFAULT ALL is not completed successfully, you will see the above display for several seconds, then the display goes back to the normal message mode. Repeat the procedure to select DEFAULT ALL.

To exit ‘‘DEFAULT ALL,’’ press the INFO button until you see ‘‘EXIT,’’ then press the SEL/RESET button.

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Multi-Information Display

Change Setting You can customize some of the vehicle control settings to your preference. Here are the settings you can customize.

METER SET UP POSITION SET UP LIGHTING SET UP DOOR/WINDOW SET UP WIPER SET UP

While the multi-information display is showing ‘‘CHANGE SETTING,’’ press the SEL/RESET button. The display will change to the initial display of CUSTOMIZE GROUP. Then, each time you press the INFO button, the display changes as shown in the next column. Press the INFO button until you see the setup you want to customize, and press the SEL/RESET button to enter your selection.

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Information Provided by:Meter Setup There are four custom settings items in the Meter Setup:

LANGUAGE SELECTION ADJUST OUTSIDE TEMP. DISPLAY TRIP A & AVG. FUEL A RESET with REFUEL COMPASS ZONE SELECTION

While ‘‘METER SETUP’’ is displayed, press the SEL/RESET button on the steering wheel. Then, press the INFO button repeatedly. Each time you press the INFO button, the display changes as shown.

To customize a setting, press the INFO button repeatedly until you see the setting, and press the SEL/ RESET button. Then, follow the procedures described on the following pages.

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LanguageSelection

While the multi-information display is showing ‘‘METER SETUP,’’ press the SEL/RESET button on the steering wheel. The display changes to ‘‘LANGUAGE SELECTION.’’ Press the SEL/RESET button again to enter the language selection mode.

There are three selectable languages, English, French, and Spanish. Each time you press the INFO button, the display changes as shown.

Select the language you want by pressing the INFO button, and press the SEL/RESET button to enter your selection.

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When language selection is successfully completed, the display changes to the screen shown above for several seconds, then goes back to ‘‘CUSTOMIZE MENU.’’

If you fail to select a language properly, you will see the above display for several seconds, then the display goes back to ‘‘CUSTOMIZE MENU.’’ Repeat the setup.

To exit ‘‘LANGUAGE SELECTION,’’ press the INFO button repeatedly until you see ‘‘EXIT,’’ and press the SEL/RESET button. The display goes back to ‘‘CUSTOMIZE MENU.’’

All the messages in the multi- information display will be in the language you selected.

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OutsideTemperatureDisplay Adjustment If you sometimes find that the temperature reading is always several degrees below or above the actual temperature, adjust it as described on the following pages.

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While the multi-information display shows ‘‘METER SETUP,’’ press the SEL/RESET button on the steering wheel. The display changes to the ‘‘CUSTOMIZE MENU.’’ Press the INFO button twice, and you will see ‘‘ADJ. OUTSIDE TEMP. DISPLAY’’ as shown above.

Press the SEL/RESET button. The display changes as shown above. The highlighted number is the current adjustment above or below the outside temperature. Press the INFO button repeatedly until the appropriate number appears, and press the SEL/RESET button to enter your selection.

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When your selection is successfully entered, you will see the above display for several seconds, and then the display changes to ‘‘EXIT.’’

If you fail to enter the desired adjustment properly, you will see the above display for several seconds, then the display goes back to ‘‘CUSTOMIZE MENU.’’ Repeat the adjustment.

To exit ‘‘ADJUST OUTSIDE TEMP. DISPLAY,’’ press the INFO button until you see ‘‘EXIT,’’ and press the SEL/RESET button. The display goes back to ‘‘CUSTOMIZE MENU.’’

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TripA&Avg.FuelResetwithRefuel To cause ‘‘Trip meter A’’ and ‘‘Average Fuel Economy’’ to reset every time you refuel your vehicle, adjust it as described on the following pages.

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While the multi-information display shows ‘‘METER SETUP’’ of the ‘‘CUSTOMIZE GROUP,’’ press the SEL/RESET button on the steering wheel. The display changes to ‘‘CUSTOMIZE MENU.’’ Press the INFO button repeatedly until you see ‘‘TRIP A & AVG. FUEL RESET WITH FUEL’’ in the lower segment as shown above.

Press the SEL/RESET button. The display changes as shown above. The lower segment changes between ‘‘ON’’ and ‘‘OFF’’ each time you press the INFO button. Enter your selection by pressing the SEL/ RESET button.

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When your selection is successfully entered, you will see the above display for several seconds, and then the display goes back to ‘‘CUSTOMIZE MENU.’’

If you fail to enter your selection, you will see the above display for several seconds, then the display goes back to ‘‘CUSTOMIZE MENU.’’ Repeat the setup.

To exit ‘‘TRIP A & AVG. FUEL WITH REFUEL,’’ press the INFO button until you see ‘‘EXIT,’’ and press the SEL/RESET button. The display goes back to ‘‘CUSTOMIZE MENU.’’

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CompassZoneSelection OnmodelswithoutNavigationSystem In most areas, there is a variation between magnetic north and true north. Zone selection is required so the compass can compensate for this variation. To check and select the zone set into the compass, do the procedure on the following pages.

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While the multi-information display shows ‘‘METER SETUP,’’ press the SEL/RESET button on the steering wheel. The display changes to the ‘‘CUSTOMIZE MENU.’’ Press the INFO button repeatedly until you see ‘‘COMPASS ZONE SELECTION’’ in the lower segment as shown above.

Press the SEL/RESET button. The display changes as shown above. The highlighted ‘‘- -’’ display in the lower segment is the zone number; it changes from ‘‘1’’ thru ‘‘15’’ each time you press the INFO button.

Information Provided by:Find the zone for your area on the map shown in the next column.

Press the INFO button until you see your zone number in the lower segment. Then press the SEL/ RESET button to enter your zone number.

Multi-Information Display

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When your zone number is successfully entered, you will see the above display for several seconds, then the display changes to ‘‘CUSTOMIZE MENU.’’

If you fail to enter your zone number, you will see the above display for several seconds, then the display goes back to ‘‘CUSTOMIZE MENU.’’ Repeat the setup.

To exit ‘‘COMPASS ZONE SELECTION,’’ press the INFO button until you see ‘‘EXIT,’’ and press the SEL/RESET button. The display goes back to ‘‘CUSTOMIZE MENU.’’

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MemoryPositionSetup

Position Setup When ‘‘MEMORY POSITION LINK’’ is set to ‘‘ON,’’ the driver’s seat moves to the position stored in memory when you open the driver’s door after unlocking it with the remote transmitter.

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Refer to page position memory. Also refer to page 135

for remote transmitter use.

to set the seat

While the multi-information display shows ‘‘POSITION SETUP,’’ press the SEL/RESET button on the steering wheel. The display changes to ‘‘MEMORY POSITION LINK’’ as shown above.

Press the SEL/RESET button. The display changes as shown above.

Each time you press the INFO button, the display changes between ‘‘MEMORY POSITION LINK ON’’ and ‘‘MEMORY POSITION LINK OFF.’’

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Select ‘‘ON’’ or ‘‘OFF ’’ by pressing the INFO button, and enter your selection by pressing the SEL/ RESET button.

When your selection is entered, you will see the above display for several seconds, then the display goes back to ‘‘CUSTOMIZE MENU.’’

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If you fail to enter your selection, you will see the above display for several seconds, and the display goes back to ‘‘CUSTOMIZE MENU.’’ Repeat the setup.

To exit ‘‘MEMORY POSITION LINK,’’ press the INFO button until you see ‘‘EXIT,’’ then press the SEL/ RESET button.

Information Provided by:Lighting Setup There are two custom settings in the Lighting Setup:

INTERIOR LIGHT DIMMING TIME HEADLIGHT AUTO OFF TIMER

While the ‘‘LIGHTING SETUP’’ is displayed, press the SEL/RESET button on the steering wheel. The display changes between ‘‘INTERIOR LIGHT DIMMING TIME’’ and ‘‘HEADLIGHT AUTO OFF TIMER.’’

Multi-Information Display

InteriorLightDimmingTime

The interior lights fade out when you close all doors and the tailgate. You can change the time that the interior lights fade out.

While the multi-information display shows ‘‘LIGHTING SETUP,’’ press the SEL/RESET button on the steering wheel. The display changes to ‘‘INTERIOR LIGHT DIMMING TIME’’ as shown above.

Press the SEL/RESET button. The display changes as shown above.

Each time you press the INFO button, the highlighted number changes from ‘‘15 sec,’’ to ‘‘30 sec,’’ and then to ‘‘60 sec.’’

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Press the INFO button repeatedly until the desired time appears, then press the SEL/RESET button to enter your selection.

When your selection is entered, you will see the above display for several seconds, and then the display goes back to ‘‘CUSTOMIZE MENU.’’

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If you fail to enter your selection, you will see the above display for several seconds, and the display goes back to ‘‘CUSTOMIZE MENU.’’ Repeat the setup.

To exit ‘‘INTERIOR LIGHT DIMMING TIME,’’ press the INFO button until you see ‘‘EXIT,’’ then press the SEL/RESET button.

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While the multi-information display shows ‘‘LIGHTING SETUP,’’ press the SEL/RESET button on the steering wheel. Then press the INFO button to display ‘‘HEADLIGHT AUTO OFF TIMER’’ as shown above.

Press the SEL/RESET button. The display changes as shown above.

Each time you press the INFO button, the highlighted number changes from ‘‘0 sec,’’ to ‘‘15 sec,’’ to ‘‘30 sec,’’ and then to ‘‘60 sec.’’

Multi-Information Display

Press the INFO button repeatedly until the desired time appears, then press the SEL/RESET button to enter your selection.

When your selection is entered, you will see the above display for several seconds, and then the display goes back to ‘‘CUSTOMIZE MENU.’’

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The headlights, parking lights, taillights, and license plate light turn off after the selected time when you remove the key from the ignition switch and close the driver’s door.

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If you fail to enter your selection, you will see the above display for several seconds, and the display goes back ‘‘CUSTOMIZE MENU.’’ Repeat the setup.

To exit ‘‘HEADLIGHT AUTO OFF TIMER,’’ press the INFO button until you see ‘‘EXIT,’’ then press the SEL/RESET button.

Information Provided by:Door and Window Setup There are four custom settings in the Door and Window Setup:

AUTO DOOR LOCK AUTO DOOR UNLOCK KEYLESS LOCK ACKNOWLEDGEMENT SECURITY RELOCK TIMER

While the multi-information display shows ‘‘DOOR, WINDOW SETUP,’’ press the SEL/RESET button on the steering wheel. Each time you press the INFO button, the display changes as shown in the next column.

To customize a setting, press the INFO button repeatedly until you see the setting you want to customize, and press the SEL/RESET button. Then follow the procedures described on the following pages.

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AutoDoorLock

To customize the auto door locking feature, do this:

While the multi-information display shows ‘‘DOOR·WINDOW SETUP,’’ press the SEL/RESET button on the steering wheel. The display changes to ‘‘AUTO DOOR LOCK’’ as shown above.

Press the SEL/RESET button again, then press the INFO button. Each time you press the INFO button, the display changes from ‘‘OFF,’’ to ‘‘VEHICLE SPEED,’’ to ‘‘SHIFT FROM P,’’ and then to ‘‘EXIT’’ as shown above.

There are three possible settings:

OFF: The auto door lock is deactivated all the time.

SHIFT FROM P: The doors lock whenever you move the shift lever out of P.

VEHICLE SPEED: The doors lock when the vehicle speed reaches 10
mph (16 km/h).

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Press the INFO button repeatedly until the desired condition appears, then press the SEL/RESET button to enter your selection.

When your selection is entered, you will see the above display for several seconds, and then the display goes back to ‘‘CUSTOMIZE MENU.’’

If you fail to enter your selection, you will see the above display for several seconds, and the display goes back to ‘‘CUSTOMIZE MENU.’’ Repeat the setup.

To exit ‘‘AUTO DOOR LOCK,’’ press the INFO button until you see ‘‘EXIT,’’ then press the SEL/RESET button.

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AutoDoorUnlock

To customize the auto door unlocking feature, do this:

While the multi-information display shows ‘‘DOOR·WINDOW SETUP,’’ press the SEL/RESET button on the steering wheel. Then press the INFO button once. The display changes to ‘‘AUTO DOOR UNLOCK’’ as shown above.

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Press the SEL/RESET button again to enter ‘‘Auto Door Unlock,’’ then press the INFO button. Each time you press the INFO button, the display changes from ‘‘OFF,’’ to ‘‘DRIVER DOOR with SHIFT to P,’’ to ‘‘ALL DOORS with SHIFT to P,’’ to ‘‘DRIVER DOOR with IG OFF,’’ and then to ‘‘EXIT’’ as shown on the previous page.

OFF: The auto door unlock is deactivated all the time. DRIVER DOOR with SHIFT to P: The driver’s door unlocks when you move the shift lever to P. ALL DOORS with SHIFT to P: All doors unlock when you move the shift lever to P. DRIVER DOOR with IG OFF: The driver’s door unlocks when you turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0). ALL DOORS with IG OFF: All doors unlock when you turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).

Press the INFO button repeatedly until the desired condition appears, and press the SEL/RESET button to enter your selection.

When your selection is entered, you will see the above display for several seconds, and then the display goes back to ‘‘CUSTOMIZE MENU.’’

If you fail to enter your selection, you will see the above display for several seconds, and the display goes back to ‘‘CUSTOMIZE MENU.’’ Repeat the setup.

To exit ‘‘AUTO DOOR UNLOCK,’’ press the INFO button until you see ‘‘EXIT,’’ then press the SEL/RESET button.

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KeylessLockAcknowledgment When you push the LOCK button on the remote transmitter, some exterior lights flash, and a beeper sounds when you push the LOCK button again within 5 seconds to verify that the doors and the tailgate are locked and the security system has set (see page customize the exterior lights not to flash and the beeper not to sound.

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While the multi-information display shows ‘‘DOOR·WINDOW SETUP,’’ press the SEL/RESET button on the steering wheel. Then press the INFO button repeatedly until you see ‘‘KEYLESS LOCK ACKNOWLEDGMENT’’ as shown above.

Press SEL/RESET button, then press the INFO button.

Each time you press the INFO button, the display changes to ‘‘ON,’’ to ‘‘OFF,’’ then to ‘‘EXIT.’’

Select ‘‘ON’’ or ‘‘OFF’’ by pressing the INFO button, and enter your selection by pressing the SEL/ RESET button.

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When your selection is entered, you will see the above display for several seconds, and then the display changes to ‘‘CUSTOMIZE MENU.’’

If you fail to enter your selection, you will see the above display for several seconds, and the display goes back to ‘‘CUSTOMIZE MENU.’’ Repeat the setup.

To exit ‘‘KEYLESS LOCK ACKNOWLEDGMENT,’’ press the INFO button until you see ‘‘EXIT,’’ then press the SEL/RESET button.

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SecurityRelockTimer If you unlock the doors and the tailgate with the remote transmitter, but do not open any of the doors or the tailgate within 30 seconds, the doors and the tailgate automatically relock and the security system sets.

You can change this relock time from 30 seconds to 60 or 90 seconds.

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While the multi-information display shows ‘‘DOOR·WINDOW SETUP,’’ press the SEL/RESET button on the steering wheel. Then press the INFO button repeatedly until you see ‘‘SECURITY RELOCK TIMER’’ as shown above.

Press the SEL/RESET button, then press the INFO button.

Each time you press the INFO button, the time changes from ‘‘30
sec,’’ to ‘‘60 sec,’’ and then to ‘‘90 sec.’’

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Select the desired relock time by pressing the INFO button, and enter your selection by pressing the SEL/ RESET button.

When your selection is entered, you will see the above display for several seconds, and then the display goes back to ‘‘CUSTOMIZE MENU.’’

If you fail to enter your selection, you will see the above display for several seconds, and the display goes back to ‘‘CUSTOMIZE MENU.’’ Repeat the setup.

To exit ‘‘SECURITY RELOCK TIMER,’’ press the INFO button until you see ‘‘EXIT,’’ then press the SEL/RESET button.

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Wiper Setup When ‘‘WIPER SETUP’’ is shown on the multi-information display, the action of the windshield wipers can be changed. To do this, refer to the following procedure.

FrontWiperAction

With ‘‘WIPER SETUP’’ shown on the multi-information display, press the SEL/RESET button on the steering wheel. The display changes to ‘‘FRONT WIPER ACTION’’ as shown above.

Press the SEL/RESET button, then press the INFO button.

Each time you press the INFO button, the display changes from ‘‘WITH VEH SPD,’’ to ‘‘INTERMITTENT,’’ and then to ‘‘EXIT.’’

Press the INFO button to select ‘‘WITH VEH SPD’’ or ‘‘INTERMITTENT,’’ and enter your selection by pressing the SEL/ RESET button.

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If you set the front wiper action to ‘‘WITH VEH SPD,’’ the front wipers run intermittently and the wiper interval is varied automatically according to the vehicle’s speed when the wiper switch is in the ‘‘INT’’position. If you set it to ‘‘INTERMITTENT,’’ the wipers run at regular intervals.

When your selection is entered, you will see the above display for several

seconds, and then the display goes back to ‘‘CUSTOMIZE MENU.’’

If you fail to enter your selection, you will see the above display for several seconds, and the display goes back to ‘‘CUSTOMIZE MENU.’’ Repeat the setup.

To exit ‘‘FRONT WIPER ACTION,’’ press the INFO button until you see ‘‘EXIT,’’ then press the SEL/RESET button.

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Information Provided by:Controls Near the Steering Wheel

DRIVER’S PEDAL ADJUSTMENT SWITCH (P.169)

HEADLIGHTS/ TURN SIGNALS (P.122)

CRUISE CONTROL (P.264)

HAZARD WARNING BUTTON (P.126)

CLOCK (P.227)

POWER SLIDING DOOR SWITCHES (P.142)

MOONROOF (P.166)

POWER TAILGATE SWITCH VSA OFF SWITCH (P.302)

(P.139)

PARKING SENSOR SYSTEM SWITCH (P.271)

VSA OFF SWITCH (P.302) STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS (P.228)

STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENT (P.127)

HORN

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MULTI-INFORMATION DISPLAY SWITCHES (P.75)

WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS (P.121)

To use the horn, press the pad around the ‘‘H’’ logo.

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PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR (P.33)

REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER (P.126)

AUDIO SYSTEM/ REAR ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (P.199, 230)

LIGHT CONTROL SWITCH (P.183)

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MIST:

The wipers run at high speed until you release the lever.

OFF:

The wipers are not activated.

INT

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interval is varied automatically according to the vehicle’s speed. Vary the delay by turning the INT TIME ring.

If you turn it to the shortest delay, the wipers will change to low speed operation when the vehicle speed exceeds 12 mph (20 km/h).

LO

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The wipers run at low speed.

HI

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The wipers run at high speed.

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

MIST OFF INT LO Low speed HI High speed Windshield Washers

Intermittent

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Push the right lever up or down to select a position.

Windshield Washer

: Pull the wiper control lever toward you and hold it. The washers spray until you release the lever. The wipers run at low speed, then complete one more sweep after you release the lever.

OnTouringmodel You can customize some windshield wiper settings. See page more information.

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Rear Window Wiper and Washer

Turn Signal and Headlights

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Push down on the Turn Signal left lever to signal a left turn and up to signal a right turn. To signal a lane change, push lightly on the lever and hold it. The lever will return to center when you release it or complete a turn.

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Rotating the

’’ position turns on the parking

Headlights On switch on the left lever to the ‘‘ lights, taillights, instrument panel lights, side-marker lights, and rear license plate lights.

Turning the switch to the ‘‘ ’’ position turns on the headlights. If you leave the lights on with the ignition switch in ACCESSORY (I) or LOCK (0), you will hear a reminder chime when you open the driver’s door.

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2.

3. 4.

Rotate the switch clockwise to turn the rear window wiper ON. Hold past ON to turn the window wiper on and the window washer on. OFF Rotate the switch counterclockwise to spray the window washer without activating the wiper.

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.

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Turn signal Off Parking and indicator lights AUTO (Touring model only) Headlights on High beams Flash high beams Fog lights off (Touring model only) Fog lights on (Touring model only)

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When the light switch is in the ‘‘ ’’ position, the lights on indicator comes on as a reminder. This indicator stays on if you leave the light switch on and turn the ignition switch to the ACCESSORY (I) or LOCK (0) position.

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High Beams To switch from low beams to high beams, push the left lever forward until you hear a click. The blue high beam indicator will come on (see page ). Pull it back to return to low beams. To flash the high beams, pull the lever back lightly, then release it. The high beams will stay on as long as you hold the lever back.

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Fog Lights Touringmodelonly Turn the fog lights on and off by turning the switch next to the headlight switch.

Headlights

You can use the fog lights only when the headlights are on low beam.

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OnTouringmodel AUTO The automatic lighting feature turns on the headlights, all other exterior lights, and the instrument panel lights when it senses low ambient light.

To turn on the automatic lighting, turn the light switch to AUTO at any time. The lights will come on automatically when the outside light level becomes low (at dusk, for example). The lights on indicator comes on as a reminder. The lights and indicator turn off automatically when the system senses high ambient light.

The lights turn off automatically when you turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0). To turn them on again, either turn the ignition switch to ON (II), or turn the light switch to

Even with the automatic lighting feature turned on, we recommend that you turn on the lights manually when driving at night or in a dense fog, or when you enter dark areas such as long tunnels or parking structures.

Do not leave the light switch in AUTO if you will not be driving the vehicle for an extended period (a week or more). You should also turn off the lights if you plan to leave the engine idling or the engine off for a long time.

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Information Provided by:The lights turn on again when you unlock or open the driver’s door. If you unlock the door, but do not open it within 15 seconds, the lights go off. With the driver’s door open, you will hear a lights-on reminder chime.

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On the Touring model, this time is changeable. See page for how to select and set the time.

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Automatic Lighting Off Feature OnEXandTouringmodelsonly This turns off the headlights, parking lights, taillights, side marker lights, license plate lights, and instrument panel lights within 15
seconds of removing the key from the ignition switch and closing the driver’s door.

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This feature activates if you leave ’’ the headlight switch in the ‘‘ or ‘‘ ’’ position, remove the key, then open and close the driver’s door. If you remove the key from the ignition switch with the headlight switch on, but do not open the door and get out, the lights turn off after 10 minutes.

Headlights

The automatic lighting feature is controlled by a sensor located on top of the dashboard. Do not cover this sensor or spill liquids on it.

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

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

Headlights, Instrument Panel Brightness

Instrument Panel Brightness

BRIGHTNESS LEVEL

SELECT/RESET KNOB

Touring model shown

The knob on the instrument panel controls the brightness of the instru- ment panel lights. Turn the knob to adjust the brightness.

The level of brightness is shown on the multi-information display on the Touring model or in the odometer/ trip meter display on LX and EX models while you adjust it. It goes out 5 seconds after you finish adjusting.

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Hazard Warning Button

Rear Window Defogger

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

LX model The rear window defogger will clear fog, frost, and thin ice from the window. Push the defogger button to turn it on and off. The indicator in the button comes on to show the defogger is on. It shuts off when you turn off the ignition. You have to turn the defogger on again when you restart the vehicle.

EX and Touring models

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

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

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Information Provided by:Make any steering wheel adjustment before you start driving.

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

Adjust the steering wheel only when the vehicle is stopped.

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Push the lever under the steering column all the way down.

2.

Move the steering wheel so it points toward your chest, not toward your face. Make sure you can see the instrument panel gauges and indicators.

Steering Wheel Adjustment

3.

Push the lever up to lock the steering wheel in position.

4.

Make sure you have securely locked the steering wheel in place by trying to move it up and down.

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EX and Touring models

KEY NUMBER TAG

MASTER KEYS (BLACK)

VALET KEY (GRAY)

LX model KEY NUMBER TAG

MASTER KEYS (BLACK)

VALET KEY (GRAY)

The master key fits all the locks on your vehicle. The valet key works only in the ignition and the door locks. You can keep the glove box locked when you leave your vehicle and the valet key at a parking facility.

You should have received a key number tag with your keys. You will need this key number if you ever have to get a lost key replaced. Use only Honda-approved key blanks.

These keys contain electronic circuits that are activated by the Immobilizer System. They will not work to start the engine if the circuits are damaged.

Protect the keys from direct sunlight, high temperature, and high humidity.

Do not drop the keys or set heavy objects on them.

Keep the keys away from liquids. If they get wet, dry them immediately with a soft cloth.

OnEXandTouringmodels The keys do not contain batteries. Do not try to take them apart.

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Information Provided by:The immobilizer system protects your vehicle from theft. If an improperly-coded key (or other device) is used, the engine will not start.

The system may not recognize your key’s coding if another immobilizer key or other metal object (i.e. key fob) is near the ignition switch when you insert the key.

If the system repeatedly does not recognize the coding of your key, contact your dealer.

When you turn the ignition switch to ON (II), the immobilizer system indicator should come on for a few seconds, then go out. If the indicator starts to blink, it means the system does not recognize the coding of the key. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0), remove the key, reinsert it, and turn the switch to ON (II) again.

Immobilizer System

AsrequiredbytheFCC: ThisdevicecomplieswithPart15ofthe FCCrules.Operationissubjecttothe followingtwoconditions:(1)Thisdevice maynotcauseharmfulinterference,and (2)thisdevicemustacceptany interferencereceived,including interferencethatmaycauseundesired operation.

Do not attempt to alter this system or add other devices to it. Electrical problems could result that may make your vehicle undriveable.

Changesormodificationsnotexpressly approvedbythepartyresponsiblefor compliancecouldvoidtheuser’s authoritytooperatetheequipment.

If you have lost your key and you cannot start the engine, contact your dealer.

ThisdevicecomplieswithIndustry CanadaStandardRSS-210. Operationissubjecttothefollowingtwo conditions:(1)thisdevicemaynotcause interference,and(2)thisdevicemust acceptanyinterferencethatmaycause undesiredoperationofthedevice.

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Information Provided by:Ignition Switch

The ignition switch has four positions: LOCK (0), ACCESSORY (I), ON (II), and START (III).

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Use this position

START (III) only to start the engine. The switch returns to ON (II) when you let go of the key.

You will hear a reminder beeper if you leave the key in the ignition switch in the LOCK (0) or ACCESSORY (I) position and open the driver’s door. Remove the key to turn off the beeper.

The shift lever must be in Park before you can remove the key from the ignition switch.

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You can insert or

LOCK (0) remove the key only in this position. To turn the key, the shift lever must be in Park, and you must push the key in slightly.

If the front wheels are turned, the anti-theft lock may make it difficult to turn the key. Firmly turn the steering wheel to the left or right as you turn the key.

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You can

ACCESSORY (I) operate the audio system and the accessory power sockets in this position.

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This is the normal key

ON (II) position when driving. Several of the indicators on the instrument panel come on as a test when you turn the ignition switch from ACCESSORY (I) to ON (II).

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UNLOCK BUTTON

LOCK BUTTON

PANIC BUTTON

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LOCK Press this button once to lock all doors and the tailgate. Some exterior lights will flash. When you push LOCK button twice within 5
seconds, you will hear a beep to verify that the doors and the tailgate are locked. You cannot lock the doors and the tailgate if any door or the tailgate is not fully closed or if the key is in the ignition switch.

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UNLOCK Press this button once to unlock the driver’s door. Press it twice to unlock the other doors and the tailgate. Some exterior lights will flash twice each time you press the button. If you do not open any door or the tailgate within 30 seconds, they will automatically relock.

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When you press the UNLOCK button, the front and rear individual map lights, depending on their switch positions, will come on (see page ). If you do not open any door or the tailgate, the lights stay on for about 30 seconds, then go out. If you relock the doors and the tailgate with the remote transmitter before 30 seconds have elapsed, the lights will go off immediately.

Remote Transmitter

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Press and hold this

PANIC button for about 1 second to attract attention; the horn will sound and the exterior lights will flash for about 30 seconds. To cancel panic mode, press any other button on the remote transmitter or turn the ignition switch to ON (II).

RemoteTransmitterCare Refer to page for how to take care of your remote transmitter.

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Information Provided by:4.

Remove the old battery from the back of the inner cover, and note the polarity. Make sure the polarity of the new battery is the same ( side facing down), then insert it into the back of the cover.

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Remote Transmitter

ReplacingtheTransmitterBattery

SCREW

If it takes several pushes on the button to lock or unlock the doors and the tailgate, replace the battery as soon as possible.

Battery type: CR1616

To replace the battery:

1.

Remove the screw at the base of the transmitter with a small Phillips-head screwdriver.

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BATTERY

TAB

2.

3.

Separate the transmitter by prying its middle seam with your fingernail.

Inside the transmitter, separate the inner cover from the keypad by releasing the two tabs on the cover.

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LED

UNLOCK BUTTON

LOCK BUTTON

PANIC BUTTON

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LOCK Press this button once to lock all doors and the tailgate. Some exterior lights will flash. When you push LOCK twice within 5 seconds, you will hear a beep to verify that the doors and the tailgate are locked and the security system has set.

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UNLOCK Press this button once to unlock the driver’s door. Press it twice to unlock the other doors and the tailgate. Some exterior lights will flash twice each time you press the button.

If you do not open any doors or the tailgate within 30 seconds, they will automatically relock and the security system sets.

On the Touring model, you can change this setting (see page

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If you press the LOCK button and the PASSENGER’S SIDE SLIDING DOOR button at the same time for about 1 second, the LED in the remote transmitter will blink twice, and all doors and the tailgate will unlock simultaneously when you press the UNLOCK button. To cancel this feature, press the LOCK button and the PASSENGER’S SIDE SLIDING DOOR button at the same

Remote Transmitter

time. The LED will blink once.

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When you press the UNLOCK button, the front and rear individual map lights, depending on their switch positions, will come on (see page ). If you do not open any door or the tailgate, the lights stay on for about 30 seconds, then go out. If you relock the doors and the tailgate with the remote transmitter before 30 seconds have elapsed, the lights will go off immediately.

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Press and hold this

PANIC button for about 1 second to attract attention; the horn will sound and the exterior lights will flash for about 30 seconds. To cancel panic mode, press any other button on the remote transmitter or turn the ignition switch to ON (II).

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Opening or Closing the Power Sliding Doors

DRIVER’S SIDE SLIDING DOOR BUTTON

PASSENGER’S SIDE SLIDING DOOR BUTTON

You can open or close each sliding door with the remote transmitter when the doors are unlocked. Push and hold the right button to open or close the passenger’s side door, and the left button to open or close the driver’s side door.

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Opening or Closing the Power Tailgate

TAILGATE BUTTON

OnTouringmodelonly You can open or close the power tailgate with the remote transmitter when the doors are unlocked. Press and hold the TAILGATE button to open or close the power tailgate. When the tailgate begins to move, you will hear a beep, and some front and rear lights will flash.

POWER SLIDING DOOR MAIN SWITCH

If the power sliding door MAIN switch on the dashboard is in the OFF position, you cannot open or close the sliding doors with the remote transmitter.

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With Driver 1

With Driver 2

OnTouringmodelonly Each remote transmitter activates the driver’s seat position memory system and customized vehicle control settings (see page ). When you open the driver’s door after unlocking it with the remote transmitter, the driver’s seat moves to the positions stored in memory. You will hear two beeps when the movement is completed.

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The driver’s seat position memory activation (Driver 1, Driver 2) is shown on the back of each transmitter. Make sure you store your seat position in the memory that is activated by the transmitter you normally carry.

You can turn off driver’s seat position memory activation with the remote transmitter. Press and hold the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons at the same time. The LED in the remote transmitter will blink twice. Then release the buttons, and press the UNLOCK button.

Most of the customized settings will return to the default settings.

To turn it back on, repeat this procedure. The LED will come on for 1 second to indicate the feature has been turned on.

Remote Transmitter

Remote Transmitter Care

Avoid dropping or throwing the transmitter.

Protect the transmitter from extreme temperature.

Do not immerse the transmitter in any liquid.

If you lose a transmitter, the replacement needs to be reprogrammed by your dealer.

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Replacing the Transmitter Battery

If it takes several pushes on the button to lock or unlock the doors and the tailgate, replace the battery as soon as possible.

Battery type: CR2025

To replace the battery, separate the halfs by carefully prying on the edge with a coin. Remove the old battery, and insert a new battery with the ＋ side facing up. Snap the two halves of the transmitter case back together.

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