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with the key in the driver’s door lock.

To open: 1.

Insert the key in the driver’s door lock.

2.

Turn the key clockwise, then release it.

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Moonroof

If you try to open the moonroof in below-f reezing temperatures, or when it is covered with snow or ice, you can damage the moonroof panel or its motor.

The moonroof has a key-off delay. You can still open and close the moonroof for up to 10 minutes after you turn off the ignition. The key-off delay cancels as soon as you open either front door. You must then turn the ignition to the ON (II) position for the moonroof to operate.

To tilt up the back of the moonroof, press and hold the center button ). To close the moonroof, press and hold the top of the switch ). To open the moonroof, press and hold the bottom of the switch (

).

Opening or closing the moonroof on someone’s hands or fingers can cause serious injury.

Make sure all hands and fingers are clear of the moonroof before opening or closing it.

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OnEX-LandTouringmodels The moonroof can be tilted up in the back for ventilation, or it can be slid back into the roof. Use the switch under the left dashboard vent to operate the moonroof. You must turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position for the moonroof to operate.

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Mirrors

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

OnLX,EXandCanadianDXmodels 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.

OnEX-LandTouringmodels The inside mirror can automatically darken to reduce glare. To turn on this feature, press the button on the bottom of the mirror. The AUTO indicator comes on as a reminder. When it is on, the mirror darkens when it senses the headlights of a vehicle behind you, then returns to normal visibility when the lights are gone. Press the button again to turn off this feature.

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Adjusting the Power Mirrors

SELECTOR SWITCH

ADJUSTMENT SWITCH

1.

Turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position.

2.

Move the selector switch to L (driver’s side) or R (passenger’s side).

3.

Push the appropriate edge of the adjustment switch to move the mirror right, left, up, or down.

When you finish, move the selector switch to the center (off) position. This turns the adjustment switch off to keep your settings.

Mirrors

Reverse Tilt Door Mirror Both outside door mirrors have a reverse tilt feature. When in reverse, the selected mirror will tilt down slightly to improve your view as you parallel park. Shifting out of reverse will return the mirror to its original position.

To tilt the driver’s mirror, place the selector switch in the left position. To tilt the passenger’s mirror, place the switch in the right position. To turn the feature off, place the switch in the center position.

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Mirrors, Parking Brake

HeatedMirrors

Parking Brake

HEATED MIRROR BUTTON

PARKING BRAKE PEDAL

Driving the vehicle with the parking brake applied can damage the rear brakes and hubs. A beeper will sound if the vehicle is driven with the parking brake on.

OnTouringmodels You will also see a ‘‘RELEASE PARKING BRAKE’’ message on the multi-information display (see page 88

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

69

).

ExceptU.S.LXmodel The outside mirrors are heated to remove fog and frost. With the ignition switch in the ON (II) position, turn on the heaters by pressing the button. The indicator in the button comes on as a reminder. Press the button again to turn the heaters off.

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Adjustable Driver’s Foot Pedals

To adjust the pedals:

1.

2.

3.

Push and hold the top of the adjustment switch until pedals are closest to you.

Adjust your seat and the steering wheel so you can operate the controls and steering wheel easily.

Push and hold the bottom of the adjustment switch until pedals are in the position you can press them fully and comfortably.

PEDAL POSITION ADJUSTMENT SWITCH

OnTouringmodels You can adjust the position of the brake pedal and accelerator pedal when the shift lever is in the Park position. Push the top of the adjustment switch to move the pedals forward, and the bottom to move them backward.

Do not adjust the pedals with your foot on or under either pedal.

Make all adjustments before you start driving.

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Interior Convenience Items

BEVERAGE HOLDERS

COAT HOOK

BEVERAGE HOLDER

SUN VISOR

AC POWER OUTLET ＊

SUNGLASSES HOLDER

VANITY MIRROR

UPPER GLOVE BOX

LOWER GLOVE BOX CENTER POCKET

ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET

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ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET

BEVERAGE HOLDER

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IN-FLOOR STORAGE

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Retractable Center Tray

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

LEVER

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

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

Interior Convenience Items

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

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Interior Convenience Items

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

ExceptU.S.LXandCanadianDX models The plus-one seat has a beverage holder on the back of the seat-back.

To use the beverage holder, remove the seat cushion, and fold the seat- back by pulling the seat-back strap (see page

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).

To use the front beverage holder, pull the handle.

Additional beverage holders for the front seat passengers are in the retractable center tray.

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Integrated Sunshades

HOOK

The sunshades are intended for use only when the windows are fully closed. If a window is opened, the shade can be blown off its hooks. As the shade automatically retracts, it could hit and hurt anyone sitting too close to the window.

TAB

OnEX,EX-LandTouringmodels Each rear sliding door has an integrated sunshade. To use a sunshade, hold the tab on the top and pull the sunshade all the way up. Insert the holes on the sunshade into the hooks on the window frame. To store the shade, unhook it, and let it retract all the way down.

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Sunglasses Holder

Push

SUNGLASSES HOLDER

To open the sunglasses holder, push then release the raised detent. It will unlatch and swing down. To close it, push it until it latches. Make sure the holder is closed while you are driving.

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Interior Convenience Items

Conversation Mirror

Sun Visor

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

You may also store small items in this holder. Make sure they are small enough to let the holder close and latch, and that they are not heavy enough to cause the holder to pop open while driving.

Ifequipped The sunglasses holder uses a convex mirror for its bottom panel. You can see all the vehicle passengers in this mirror. To use the mirror, open the sunglasses holder fully, push it to the first detent, and release it.

To switch back to the sunglasses holder, close the conversation mirror and then open the sunglasses holder.

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SUN VISOR

To use the sun visor, pull it down. When using the sun visor for the side window, remove the support rod from the clip, and swing it out.

Make sure you put the sun visor back in place when you are getting into or out of the vehicle.

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Vanity Mirror

Rear Compartment

Second Row Console

Interior Convenience Items

REAR COMPARTMENT

LEVER

STRAP

Pull up the vanity mirror cover to use the mirror. The lights come on when you open the cover. Make sure you close the cover when you are not using the vanity mirror.

The vanity mirror light will not come on if the sun visor is slid outward.

To open the compartment, pull the lever and lift the lid. To close, lower the lid and push it down until it latches.

ExceptU.S.LXandCanadianDX models You can store items under the seat cushion of the plus-one seat. Pull the strap to raise the seat cushion, store items, then reinstall the cushion or remove the cushion and fold the seat-back down to use the seat as a tray.

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Interior Convenience Items

In-Floor Storage Area

HOOK

HANDLE

LID

There is a large storage area under the floor between the front seats and the second row bucket seats.

To place or remove large items from the storage area, pull off the carpet near the second row seat, and pull the handle to open the large lid.

Ifequipped To keep the lid open, attach the hook to the grab rail on the back of the front seat-back.

You can adjust the length of the hook strap. Pull down the upper edge of the stopper, and slide it up or down.

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You can store items in the floor storage area up to 22 lbs (10 kg). Do not exceed this weight limit, or you may damage the floor storage area.

The inside of the storage area can get very hot. Do not store any items that should be kept cool, or items that can be easily damaged, warped, or deformed by heat.

Dust, sand, etc., can accumulate in the floor storage area. If you spill liquid on the floor around the floor storage area, it can get inside the storage area, and the moisture can be trapped inside. Always keep the inside of the storage area dry and clean.

To prevent items from being thrown about the vehicle and possibly hurting someone in an accident or sudden stop, be sure the storage area lids are securely closed before driving away.

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Glove Boxes

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

Open the upper glove box by pressing the button. The lid will swing open. Close it with a firm push.

Interior Convenience Items

Keep the glove boxes closed while driving. If either are open, a passenger could be injured during a crash or sudden stop.

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

Always keep the glove boxes closed while driving.

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Interior Convenience Items

Center Pocket

Coin Pocket

Without rear entertainment system

With rear entertainment system

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

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A coin holder is located in front of the beverage holder. To use the coin holder, pull the handle, then push the button. The lid will swing open. To close the lid, push it down until it latches.

Make sure to close the lid before you close the beverage holder.

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Accessory Power Sockets

There are two accessory power sockets in your vehicle. One accessory power socket is above the center pocket and another is on the cargo area sidewall on the driver’s side.

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

None of the sockets will power an automotive type cigarette lighter element.

Interior Convenience Items

AC Power Outlet Ifequipped

There is a 115 volt AC power outlet in the rear compartment on the driver’s side. To use the AC power outlet, open the rear compartment lid and open the outlet cover. Insert the plug into the receptacle slightly, turn it 90° clockwise, then push in the plug all the way.

Always run the engine when you use the AC power outlet.

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The maximum capacity for this power outlet is 115 volt AC at 100
watts or less. If you use an appliance which requires more than 100 watts, it automatically stops supplying the power. If this happens, turn the ignition switch off and turn it on again.

The AC power outlet is not

NOTE: designed for electric appliances which require high initial peak wattage such as cathode-ray tube type televisions, refrigerators, electric pumps, etc. It is also not suitable for devices that process precise data such as medical equipment or measuring instruments. Any appliances that require an extremely stable power supply such as microcomputer-controlled electric blankets, touch sensor lamps, etc., should not be connected to this outlet.

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Interior Lights

WhentheswitchisintheOFFposition: Whentheswitchisinthedooractivated

position:

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

The individual map lights in the front can be turned on and off by pressing the lenses.

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

Light Control Switch

LIGHT CONTROL SWITCH

DOOR ACTIVATED POSITION

The light control switch controls the individual map lights for the front, second and third row seating positions. This switch has three positions: OFF, door activated, and ON.

The individual map lights in the front come on when any door is opened. When the doors are closed, each light can be turned on and off by pressing the lenses.

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

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Interior Lights

WhentheswitchisintheONposition:

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

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After all doors are closed tightly, the light(s) dims slightly, then fades out in about 30 seconds.

Individual Map Lights

Front

With the light control switch in the door activated position, all the individual map lights come on when you unlock the door with the remote transmitter (see page

147

).

With any door left open, the lights stay on about 3 minutes, then go out.

OnTouringmodels You can change the ‘‘INTERIOR LIGHT DIMMING TIME’’ setting on the multi-information display (see page

118

).

Turn on the front and rear individual map lights by pushing the lens of each light. Push the lens again to turn it off. You can also operate these lights with the light control switch (see page

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Rear

Cargo Area Light

Ignition Switch Light

Interior Lights

ON

OFF

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.

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

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Interior Lights

Courtesy Lights

The courtesy lights in the front doors come on when you open any door.

The courtesy light between the map lights come on when you turn the parking lights on. To adjust its brightness, turn the select/reset knob on the instrument panel.

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Features

The heating and air conditioning system in your vehicle provides a comfortable driving environment in all weather conditions.

The standard audio system has many features. This section describes those features and how to use them. (If you have an optional audio system, refer to the operating instructions that came with it.)

Your vehicle has an anti-theft audio system that requires a code number to enable it.

The security system helps to discourage vandalism and theft of your vehicle.

Onvehicleswithnavigationsystem The climate control system and the audio system have a voice control feature. Refer to the navigation system manual for more information.

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Using the Rear A/C Unit

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Climate Control Sensors Audio System LXandCanadianDXmodels Playing the AM/FM Radio . 222
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EXandEX-Lmodelswithoutnavigation

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system

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Playing the AM/FM Radio Playing the XM Radio Playing Discs Disc Changer Error Messages Modelswithnavigationsystem Playing the AM/FM Radio Playing the XM Radio Playing Discs Disc Changer Error Messages Protecting Your Discs AM/FM Radio Reception Playing a Tape Setting the Clock Remote Audio Controls

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Auxiliary Input Jack Radio Theft Protection Rear Entertainment System Security System Cruise Control HomeLink Universal

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Transceiver

Bluetooth HandsFreeLink Parking Sensor System Reaview Camera and Monitor

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Vents, Heating, and A/C

LX and Canadian DX models

RECIRCULATION BUTTON

AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) BUTTON

REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER BUTTON

EX, EX-L and Touring models

FAN CONTROL DIAL

TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAL

MODE CONTROL DIAL

REAR CONTROLLER DIAL

WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER BUTTON

REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER BUTTON

REAR ON/OFF BUTTON

REAR LOCK BUTTON

FAN CONTROL BUTTONS

RECIRCULATION BUTTON

AUTO BUTTON

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AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) BUTTON

OFF BUTTON

SYNC BUTTON

DRIVER’S SIDE TEMPERATURE CONTROL SWITCH

PASSENGER’S SIDE TEMPERATURE CONTROL SWITCH

REAR TEMPERATURE CONTROL SWITCH

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Fan Control OnLXandCanadianDXmodels Turn the dial clockwise to increase the fan speed and airflow. Turn the dial counterclockwise to decrease them.

OnEX,EX-LandTouringmodels Press the button to increase the fan speed and airflow. Press the

▲

▼

button to decrease it.

Temperature Control OnLXandCanadianDXmodels Turning this dial clockwise increases the temperature of the airflow.

OnEX,EX-LandTouringmodels Your vehicle has two temperature control switches, one for the driver, and one for the front passenger.

OnEX,EX-LandTouringmodels When the rear passenger’s zone is turned on using the REAR ON/OFF button on the front control panel, a

second row passenger also can adjust the temperature, fan speed and air flow.

OnEX,EX-LandTouringmodels The rear passenger compartment temperature can also be set separately. Press the top ( ▲ appropriate temperature control button to increase the temperature of airflow. Press the bottom ( ) of the button to decrease it. Each set temperature is shown in the display.

) of the

▼

When you set the temperature to its lower limit or its upper limit, it will be displayed as ‘‘Lo’’ or ‘‘Hi’’.

SYNCButton OnEX,EX-LandTouringmodels When you press this button, the indicator in the button comes on, and the passenger’s side temperature and the rear passenger compartment is synchronized to the driver’s side set temperature. Changing the

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passenger’s side temperature or the temperature of the rear passenger compartment makes the indicator to go off, and takes the system out of SYNC mode.

Air Conditioning (A/C) Button This button turns the air conditioning on and off. On LX and Canadian DX models, the indicator in the button is on when the A/C is on. On EX, EX-L, and Touring models, you will see A/C ON or A/C OFF in the display.

Recirculation Button When the indicator in the button is on, air from the vehicle’s interior is sent throughout the system again. When the indicator is off, air is brought in from the outside of the vehicle (fresh air mode).

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Vents, Heating, and A/C

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

Air flows from the floor

vents. When you select system automatically switches to fresh air mode.

, the

Rear Window Defogger Button This button turns the rear window defogger on and off (see page 140

).

Airflow is divided between

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

Mode Control Use the mode control dial or button to select the vents the air flows from. Some air will flow from the dashboard vents in all modes.

Air flows from the center and corner vents in the dashboard.

Airflow is divided between the vents in the dashboard and the floor vents.

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

, the system

When you select automatically switches to fresh air mode and turns on the A/C. The passenger’s temperature cannot be set separately from the driver’s.

OnLXandCanadianDXmodels

The system automatically turns on the A/C and switches to recirculation mode. Air flows from the center and side vents in the dashboard. In this mode, you cannot turn off the A/C and also cannot switch to fresh air mode.

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When you switch to

from

, the A/C stays on, and you

can turn it on and off manually.

When you switch to another mode, the A/C returns to its original setting, either on or off, as displayed by the A/C indicator.

REAR/REAR LOCK Button OnEX,EX-LandTouringmodels When you want to change the temperature of the rear passenger compartment, press the REAR button. The indicator in the button comes on, and you can change the temperature using the rear temperature control button. When you press the REAR LOCK button, the indicator in the button comes on, the rear A/C passenger control panel is disabled, and you cannot change any settings from it. See page rear passenger control panel.

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

1.

2. 3. 4.

Set the temperature control dial or button to the lower limit. Make sure the A/C is off. Select Set the fan to the desired speed.

and fresh air mode.

Using the Heater 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.

1. 2. 3.

and fresh air mode.

Select Set the fan to the desired speed. Adjust the warmth of the air with the temperature control dial or buttons.

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Using the A/C Air conditioning places an extra load on the engine. Watch the engine coolant temperature gauge (see page ). If it moves near the red mark, 77
turn off the A/C until the gauge reads normally.

1.

2.

3. 4.

5.

Press the A/C button. The indicator in the button comes on (LX and Canadian DX models) or ‘‘A/C ON’’ is shown in the display (EX, EX-L and Touring models) when a fan speed is selected. Make sure the temperature is set to the lower limit. Select If the outside air is humid, select recirculation mode. If the outside air is dry, select fresh air mode. Set the fan to the desired speed.

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you can

Iftheinteriorisverywarm, cool it down more rapidly by partially opening the windows, turning on the air conditioning, and setting the fan to maximum speed in fresh air mode.

Dehumidify the Interior 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. 2. 3. 4.

Switch the fan on. Turn on the air conditioning. Select Adjust the temperature to your preference.

and fresh air mode.

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

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

1. 2.

3.

4.

. The system

Set the fan to high. Select automatically switches to the fresh air mode and turns on the A/C. The indicator in the A/C button will not come on (LX and Canadian DX models), or the A/C ON indicator will not come on (EX, EX-L, Touring and Touring PAX models), if the A/C was off to start with. Adjust the temperature so the airflow feels warm. Select rear window.

to help clear the

When you switch to another mode from , the A/C turns off. But if it was on to start with, it stays on.

To Remove Exterior Frost or Ice From the Windows 1.

Select automatically switches to fresh air mode and turns on the A/C.

. The system

The indicator in the A/C button will not come on (LX and Canadian DX models), or the A/C ON indicator will not come on (EX, EX-L, and Touring models), if the A/C was off to start with. Select Set the fan and temperature controls to maximum level.

2. 3.

To clear the windows faster, you can close the dashboard corner vents by rotating the wheel next to each vent. This sends more warm air to the windshield defroster vents. Once the windshield is clear, select fresh air mode to avoid fogging the windows. For your safety, make sure you have a clear view through all the windows before driving.

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Using Automatic Climate Control OnEX,EX-LandTouringmodels The automatic climate control system adjusts the fan speed and airflow levels to maintain the interior temperature you select.

1.

Press the Auto button. The indicator in the button comes on.

2.

Set the desired temperature with the temperature control button. You will see AUTO in the system’s display. You can set the driver’s side temperature and passenger’s side temperature and the temperature of the rear passenger compartment separately. 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 to your preference.

If you set the temperature to its lower or its upper limit, the system runs at full cooling or heating only. It does not regulate the interior temperature.

When you press a fan control button, the fan is taken out of AUTO mode.

Onmodelswithnavigationsystem In AUTO mode, the vehicle’s interior temperature is independently regulated for the driver and passenger. If the driver’s side of the vehicle is getting too much sun, the system will adjust to a lower temperature.

In AUTO mode, the rear passenger compartment temperature is also regulated independently.

Vents, Heating, and A/C

Semi-automatic Operation OnEX,EX-LandTouringmodels You can manually select various functions of the climate control system when it is in fully automatic mode. All other features remain automatically controlled. Making any manual selection causes the word AUTO in the display to go out.

To Turn Everything Off OnLXandCanadianDXmodels Turn the fan speed and temperature control dials all the way to the left, and turn the rear controller dial to the OFF position. OnEX,EX-LandTouringmodels Press the OFF button and the REAR ON/OFF button (indicator is off).

Keep the system completely off for short periods only.

To keep stale air and mustiness from collecting, you should have the fan running at all times.

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Vents, Heating, and A/C

Voice Control System Onmodelswithnavigationsystem The climate control system for your vehicle can also be operated by voice control. See the navigation section in your quick start guide for an overview of this system, and the navigation system manual for complete details.

Using the Rear A/C Unit OnLXandCanadianDXmodels You can adjust the airflow of the rear A/C unit with the rear controller dial on the front control panel. The rear passengers can also adjust the direction and the amount of airflow on the rear control panel.

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OnEX,EX-LandTouringmodels You can adjust the temperature of the rear A/C unit with the REAR button and the rear temperature control switch on the front control panel.

The rear passengers can also adjust the fan speed, temperature, and airflow of the rear A/C unit with the rear control panel.

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With the dial in this position,

Rear Controller Dial (On front control panel) OnLXandCanadianDXmodels OFF no air flows to the rear vents. The rear control panel cannot be used by a second row passenger to adjust the rear A/C. Turning the dial clockwise changes the fan speed to the rear passengers.

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ON With the dial in this position, the rear control panel can be used by a second row passenger to adjust the rear fan speed, airflow, and temperature.

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REAR A/C Controls (On front control panel)

EX, EX-L and Touring models

REAR LOCK BUTTON

Vents, Heating, and A/C

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When the

OnEX,EX-LandTouringmodels REAR Button indicator in this button is off, no air flows to the rear vents. The rear control panel cannot be used by a second row passenger to adjust the rear A/C. When the indicator in this button is on, the rear temperature can be adjusted with the REAR button in the center of the front control panel. In addition, the rear control panel can be used by a second row passenger to adjust the rear fan speed, airflow, and temperature.

REAR ON/OFF BUTTON

REAR TEMPERATURE CONTROL BUTTON

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REAR LOCK Button When the indicator in this button is on, the rear control panel is disabled, and the rear A/C can only be controlled by the front control panel.

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Vents, Heating, and A/C

Rear Control Panel

LX and Canadian DX models

REAR TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAL

FAN CONTROL DIAL

MODE CONTROL DIAL

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OnLXandCanadianDXmodels The rear control panel can only be used when the rear controller dial on the front control panel is in the ON position.

Turn the fan control dial clockwise to increase fan speed and airflow.

Select the vents the air flows from with the mode control dial.

When from the rear ceiling vents.

is selected, air flows

When from the rear floor vents.

is selected, air flows

When is selected, airflow is divided between the rear floor vents and rear ceiling vents.

Turn the rear temperature control dial clockwise to increase the temperature of the airflow.

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Press the top ( ) of the fan control button to increase the fan speed and airflow. Press the bottom ( ) of the button to decrease it. The level of the fan speed is shown in the display.

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Each time you press the mode button, the mode display changes from , then to

, to

When from the rear ceiling vents.

is selected, air flows

When from the rear floor vents.

is selected, air flows

When is selected, airflow is divided between the rear floor vents and rear ceiling vents.

EX, EX-L and Touring models

TEMPERATURE CONTROL BUTTON

FAN CONTROL BUTTON

OnEX,EX-LandTouringmodels The rear control panel can only be used when the indicator in the REAR LOCK button on the front control panel is off.

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) of the

Press the top ( temperature control button to increase the temperature of airflow, and the bottom ( ) of the button to decrease it. The temperature you adjust is shown in the system display.

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Pressing the AUTO button puts the system in automatic operation mode. The rear system automatically adjusts the fan speed and airflow levels to maintain the selected temperature of the rear passenger compartment.

Pressing the OFF button shuts off the rear climate control system.

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Vents, Heating, and A/C, Climate Control Sensors

Rear Ceiling Vents

TAB

Sunlight and Temperature Sensors OnEX,EX-LandTouringmodels

TEMPERATURE SENSOR

LEVER

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

To adjust the direction of 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 airflow.

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SUNLIGHT SENSOR

The climate control system has three sensors. A sunlight sensor is in the top of the dashboard, and a temperature sensor is next to the steering column. There is also a rear sensor on the rear sidewall near the exhaust vent. Do not cover the sensors or spill any liquid on them.

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An audio system is standard on all models. Read the appropriate pages (as shown below) to use your vehicle’s audio system.

LX and Canadian DX models

EX and EX-L models

Audio System

On LX and Canadian DX models, see pages

through

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For vehicles without navigation system, see pages through

234

251

For vehicles with navigation system, see pages

through

252

271

For vehicles with rear entertainment system, see pages

through

285

317

EX-L model with Rear Entertainment System

U.S. EX-L and Touring models with Rear Entertainment System with Navigation System

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Playing the AM/FM Radio (LX and Canadian DX models)

FM BUTTON

AM BUTTON

TUNE/SOUND KNOB

PWR/VOL KNOB

PRESET BUTTONS

SCAN BUTTON

SEEK BAR

AUTO SELECT BUTTON

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Playing the AM/FM Radio (LX and Canadian DX models)

To Play the AM/FM Radio The ignition switch must be in the ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position. Turn the system on by pushing the PWR/VOL knob. Adjust the volume by turning the same knob.

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

On the AM band, AM noise reduction turns on automatically.

To Select a Station You can use any of five methods to find radio stations on the selected band: tune, seek, scan, the preset buttons, and auto select.

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Use the TUNE knob to

TUNE tune the radio to a desired frequency. Turn the knob right to tune to a higher frequency, or left to tune to a lower frequency.

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The SEEK function

SEEK searches up and down from the current frequency to find a station with a strong signal. To activate it press the side of the bar, or then release it.

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SCAN The scan function samples all stations with strong signals on the selected band. To activate it, press the SCAN button, then release it. You will see SCAN in the display. The system will scan for a station with a strong signal. When it finds one, it will stop and play that station for about 10 seconds.

If you do nothing, the system will scan for the next strong station and play it for 10 seconds. When it plays a station that you want to listen to, press the SCAN button again.

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Toturnoffautoselect A. SEL (auto select) button. This restores the presets you originally set.

For information on AM/FM radio frequencies and reception, see page 275

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Playing the AM/FM Radio (LX and Canadian DX models)

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If you are

AUTO SELECT traveling far from home and can no longer receive your preset stations, you can use the auto select feature to find stations in the local area.

Press the A. SEL button. ‘‘A. SEL’’ appears in the display, and the system goes into scan mode for several seconds. It stores the frequencies of six AM and twelve FM stations in the preset buttons.

You will see a ‘‘0’’ displayed after pressing a preset button if auto select cannot find a strong station for that preset button.

If you do not like the stations auto select has stored, you can store other frequencies on the preset buttons as previously described.

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Each preset button can

Preset store one frequency on AM and two frequencies on FM.

1.

Select the desired band, AM or FM. FM1 and FM2 let you store two frequencies with each preset button.

2.

Use the tune, seek, or scan function to tune the radio to a desired station.

3.

Pick a preset button, and hold it until you hear a beep.

4.

Repeat steps 1 through 3 to store a total of six stations on AM and twelve stations on FM.

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Playing the AM/FM Radio (LX and Canadian DX models)

Adjusting the Sound Press the SOUND (TUNE) knob repeatedly to display the bass, treble, balance, and fader settings.

Each mode is shown in the display as it changes. Turn the SOUND (TUNE) knob to adjust the setting to your liking. When the level reaches the center, you will see ‘‘C’’ in the display. The system will automatically return the display to the selected audio mode about 5
seconds after you stop adjusting a mode.

Treble/Bass modes to adjust the tone to your liking.

Use the TRE/BAS

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These two

Balance/Fader modes adjust the strength of the sound coming from each speaker. BAL adjusts the side-to-side strength, while FAD adjusts the front-to-back strength.

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

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Playing a Disc (LX and Canadian DX models)

EJECT BUTTON

CD SLOT

DISP BUTTON

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SCAN/RPT BUTTON

SKIP BAR

DISC

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BUTTON

DISC

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BUTTON

RDM BUTTON

CD BUTTON

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Playing a Disc (LX and Canadian DX models)

To Play a Disc To load or play discs, the ignition switch must be in the ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position.

You operate the disc player with the same controls used for the radio. To select the disc player, press the CD button. You will see ‘‘CD’’ in the display.

Do not use discs with adhesive labels. The label can curl up and cause the disc to jam in the unit.

This audio system can also play CD-Rs and CD-RWs compressed in MP3 or WMA formats. When playing a disc in MP3, you will see ‘‘MP3’’ in the display. In WMA format, ‘‘WMA’’ will appear in the display. You can select up to 99
folders, or up to 255 tracks/files.

NOTE: If a file on an MP3 or WMA disc is protected by digital rights management (DRM), the audio unit displays UNSUPPORTED FORMAT, and then skips to the next file.

Video CDs and DVDs do not work in this unit.

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The specifications for compatible MP3 files are: −

Sampling frequency: 32/44.1/48 kHz (MPEG1) 24/22.05/16 kHz (MPEG2)