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or LOCK (0), you will hear a reminder chime when you open the driver's door.


The rotating switch on the left lever controls the lights. Turning this switch to the first position turns on the parking lights, tail lights, instrument panel lights, side-marker lights, and rear license plate lights. Turning the switch to the second position turns on the headlights.


To change between low beams and high beams, pull back on the turn signal lever until you hear a click, then let go. The blue high beam indicator will light (see page 35 ).


Instruments and Controls


To flash the high beams, pull back and hold the turn signal lever. Release the lever and the high beams will go off.


The high beams will stay on for as long as you hold the lever, no matter what position the headlight switch is in.


Daytime Running Lights (Canadian Models) With the headlight switch off, the high beam headlights 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 off, even if you set the parking brake.


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


Main MenuTable of Contentsst Controls Near the Steering Wheel


Instrument Panel Brightness


the dial up as far as it will go to return the fuel and temperature gauges to their daytime brightness.


Turn Signals


To signal a lane change, push lightly on the turn signal lever in the proper direction and hold it. The lever will return to the center position as soon as you release it.


The dial on the dashboard to the left of the instrument panel con- trols the brightness of the instru- ment panel lights. Turn the dial to adjust the brightness.


To reduce glare at night, the fuel and temperature gauges dim when you turn on the parking lights or headlights. You then adjust their brightness when you adjust the instrument panel brightness. Turn


TURN SIGNAL LEVER


Signal a turn or lane change with this lever. Push down on the lever to signal a left turn, and up to signal a right turn. If you push it up or down all the way, the turn signal continues to blink even when you release the lever. It shuts off auto- matically as you complete the turn.


Instruments and Controls


Main MenuTable of Contentsst Controls Near the Steering Wheel


Windshield Wipers


Windshield Washers


To operate the wipers in mist mode, push the control lever down. The wipers run at high speed until you release the lever. This gives you a quick way to clear the windshield.


To clean the windshield, pull back on the wiper control lever. The washers spray until you release the lever.


The wipers run at low speed while you're pulling the lever, then complete one more sweep of the windshield after you release it.


The right lever controls the wind- shield wipers and washers. The rotary switch at the end of the lever has three positions:


INT — intermittent LO — low speed HI — high speed


In intermittent, the wipers operate every few seconds. In low speed and high speed, the wipers run continuously.


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Main MenuTable of Contentsst Steering Wheel Adjustment You can adjust the steering wheel height to suit your preference. Do this before you begin driving.


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


Adjust the steering wheel only when the car is stopped.


Controls Near the Steering Wheel


3. Move the steering wheel up or


down to the desired position. Position the wheel so you can see all the instrument panel gauges and warning lights. Push the lever up to lock the steering wheel in that position.


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


1. Adjust the seat so you are a


comfortable distance from the pedals and can operate them safely.


2. The lever to tilt the steering wheel is under the steering column to the left. Push this lever all the way down.


Instruments and Controls


Main MenuTable of Contentsst Steering Wheel Controls


Cruise Control Cruise control allows you to maintain a set speed above 25 mph (40 km/h) without keeping your foot on the accelerator pedal. It is for cruising on straight, open highways. It is not recommended for conditions such as city driving, winding roads, slippery roads, heavy rain, or bad weather. You should have full control of the car under those conditions.


Improper use of the cruise con- trol can lead to a crash.


Use the cruise control only when traveling on open high- ways in good weather.


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NOTICE


Using the Cruise Control


The cruise control, as it operates, moves the accelerator pedal. You can damage your car's accelerator mechanism by resting your foot under the pedal and blocking the movement.


1. Push in the Cruise Control


Master Switch to the left of the steering column. The indicator in the switch will light.


2. Accelerate to the desired


cruising speed above 25 mph (40
km/h).


Main MenuTable of Contentsst Changing the Set Speed You can increase the set cruising speed in either of two ways:


Press and hold the accel/ RESUME button. The car will accelerate slowly. When you reach the desired cruising speed, release the button.


accel/ RESUME


SET/decel


Push on the accelerator pedal. Ac- celerate to the desired cruising speed and press the SET/decel button.


3. Press and hold the SET/decel button on the steering wheel until the CRUISE CONTROL light on the instrument panel comes on. This shows the system is now activated.


The set speed may vary slightly, particularly on hills.


Steering Wheel Controls


You can decrease the set cruising speed in either of two ways:


Press and hold the SET/decel button. The car will decelerate. Release the button when you reach the desired speed.


Tap the brake or clutch pedal lightly with your foot. The CRUISE CONTROL light on the instrument panel will go out. When the car slows to the desired speed, press the SET/ decel button. The car will then maintain the desired speed.


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Main MenuTable of Contentsst speed and press the SET/decel button.


Pressing the Cruise Control Master Switch turns the system completely off and erases the previous cruising speed from memory. To use the system again, refer to Using the Cruise Control.


Steering Wheel Controls


Even with the cruise control turned on, you can still use the accelerator pedal to speed up for passing. After completing the pass, take your foot off the accelerator pedal. The car will return to the set cruising speed.


Resting your foot on the brake or clutch pedal will cause the cruise control to cancel.


Cancelling the Cruise Control Any of these actions cause the cruise control to cancel.


Tap the brake or clutch pedal.


Press the SET/decel and accel/ RESUME buttons at the same time.


Press the Cruise Control Master Switch.


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When you tap the brake or clutch pedal, or press the SET and RE- SUME buttons at the same time, the CRUISE CONTROL light on the instrument panel will go out and the car will begin to slow down. You can use the accelerator pedal in the normal way.


If you use the brake or clutch pedal to cancel cruise control, the system retains the previously-set cruising speed. To return to that speed, ac- celerate to above 25 mph (40 km/h) and press the accel/RESUME button until the CRUISE CON- TROL light comes on. The car will accelerate to the same cruising speed as before.


If you cancel cruise control by pressing the SET and RESUME buttons at the same time, the previously-set cruising speed is erased. To use the cruise control, accelerate to the desired cruising


Main MenuTable of Contentsst Steering Wheel Controls, Keys and Locks


Horn


Keys


HORN BUTTONS


VALET KEY


MASTER KEY


Press either of the buttons on the steering wheel spokes to sound the horn.


Your car comes with two kinds of keys: a master key and a valet key. The master key fits all locks on your car: Ignition Doors Trunk Trunk release handle Rear seat trunk access


The valet key only works the ignition and the door locks. You can keep the trunk, trunk release handle and rear seat trunk access locked when you leave your car and valet key at a parking facility. (See Trunk, page 52 .)


You should have received a key number plate with your set of keys. You will need this key number if you ever have to replace a lost key. Store this plate in a safe place. When replacing keys, use only Honda approved key blanks.


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Main MenuTable of Contentsst Keys and Locks


Ignition Switch


The ignition switch is on the right side of the steering column. It has four positions: LOCK (0), ACCES- SORY (I), ON(II), and START (III).


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


Removing the key from the ignition switch while driving locks the steering. This can cause you to lose control.


Remove the key from the igni- tion switch only when parked.


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


ON (II) — This is the normal key position when driving. All features and accessories on the car are usable. Several of the lights on the instrument panel come on as a test when you turn the ignition switch from ACCESSORY to ON (see page 31).


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


You will hear a reminder beeper if you open the driver's door with the key in the LOCK or ACCESSORY position. Remove the key to turn it off.


Main MenuTable of Contentsst Door Locks


The doors can also be locked and unlocked from the outside with the key.


Power Door Locks


Keys and Locks


Each door has a lock tab next to the inside door handle. Push the tab in to lock the door and pull it out to unlock.


To lock the passenger's door when getting out of the car, push the lock tab in and close the door. To lock the driver's door, pull the door handle and push the lock tab in. Release the handle then close the door.


Available on U.S. Si, 4WS and VTEC models, and Canadian SR, SR 4WS and SR-V models Each door has a master door lock switch. Either switch locks and unlocks both doors. Push the switch down to lock and up to unlock.


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Main MenuTable of Contentsst Keys and Locks


Both doors lock when you push in the lock tab on the driver's door, or lock the driver's door from the outside with the key. Only the driver's door unlocks when you use the key or lock tab. To unlock the passenger's door, use the master door lock switch or pull out the lock tab on passenger's door.


Lockout Prevention If you forget and leave the key in the ignition switch, Lockout Prevention will not allow you to lock the driver's door. With either door open and the key in the ignition, the master door lock switches are disabled. If you try to lock the driver's door by pushing in the lock tab, the tabs on both doors immediately pop out.


Instruments and Controls


Trunk


MASTER KEY


TRUNK RELEASE HANDLE


You can open the trunk in two ways:


To close the trunk, press down on the trunk lid.


Pull the trunk release handle to the left of the driver's seat.


Use the master key to open the trunk lock. The valet key does not work in this lock.


See page 106 for cargo loading and weight limit information. Keep the trunk lid closed at all times while driving to avoid damaging the lid and getting exhaust gas in the interior. See Carbon Monoxide Hazard on page 25 .


Main MenuTable of Contentsst Keys and Locks, Seat Adjustments


Seat Adjustments Adjust the seat before you start driving.


MASTER KEY


To protect items in the trunk when you need to give the key to some- one else, lock the trunk release handle with the master key and give the other person the valet key.


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.


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Main MenuTable of Contentsst Seat Adjustments


To change the angle of the seat- back, pull up on the lever on the outside of the seat bottom. Move the seat-back to the desired position and release the lever. Let the seat-back latch in the new position.


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Rear Seat Access


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


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


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


To tilt the front seat-back forward, pull up on the release lever. This lever is on the side of each seat- back. You can also tilt the seat- back forward by pulling up the seat-back angle adjustment lever.


Main MenuTable of Contentsst Seat Adjustments


Lumbar Support


Fine Adjustment of Seat-back Angle


Additional Driver's Seat Adjustments The driver's seat in the Si, 4WS and VTEC models in the U.S., and the SR, SR 4WS and SR-V models in Canada has additional features. They are: lumbar support adjust- ment, fine adjustment of seat-back angle, and seat-back angle memory.


Vary the lumbar support by moving the lever on the right side of the seat-back.


Adjust the seat-back angle to the desired position with the adjust- ment lever on the outside of the seat bottom. Then use the fine adjustment lever at the base of the seat-back to change the angle a small amount to suit your prefer- ence. Move the lever forward and backward.


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Main MenuTable of Contentsst Seat Adjustments, Seat Heaters


Seat-back Angle Memory


Seat Heaters


INDICATORS


Do not use the seat heaters when the engine is off or when idling for a long period of time. They can drain the battery, making your car hard to start.


Available only on SR 4WS and SR- V models in Canada Both front seats are equipped with seat heaters. The ignition must be ON (II) to use them. Push the heater switch to turn the power on or off. The pilot lamp lights and remains on while the heaters are on.


After you have adjusted the seat- back angle, press the MEMORY button. This retains the setting so the seat-back will return to that position after you tilt it forward for rear seat access. If you do not press the MEMORY button, the seat- back will return to about the midpoint of its adjustment range. You will then have to readjust the angle to your preference.


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Main MenuTable of Contentsst MASTER KEY


RELEASE LOOP


The back of the right rear seat folds down, giving you direct access to the trunk. The seat-back can be released from inside the car or inside the trunk.


To fold down the seat-back from inside the car, insert the master key in the lock on the rear shelf. Turn the key clockwise, pull down the top of the seat-back, then release the key.


To release the seat-back from inside the trunk, pull the release loop under the rear shelf.


To lock the seat-back upright, push it firmly against the rear shelf. Make sure it is latched in place by pulling on the top of the seat.


Folding Rear Seat


Make sure all items in the trunk, or items extending through the opening into the back seat, are tied down. Loose items can fly forward and cause injury if you have to brake hard. See Loading Cargo on page 106.


Never drive with the seat-back folded down and the trunk lid open. See Carbon Monoxide Hazard on page 25.


Instruments and Controls


Main MenuTable of Contentsst Hazard Warning, Rear Window Defogger


Hazard Warning


Rear Window Defogger


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 acciden- tally damaged. When cleaning the glass, always wipe side to side.


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


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 light in the button lights to show the defogger is on. If you do not turn it off, the defogger will shut itself off after about 25 minutes. It also shuts off when you turn off the ignition. You have to turn it on again when you restart the car.


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Main MenuTable of Contentsst Your car's windows are electri- cally-powered. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II) to raise or lower any window.


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


Power Windows


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, push the window switch up 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 push the window switch up and hold it until the window reaches the desired position.


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Instruments and Controls


MAIN SWITCH


DRIVER'S WINDOW SWITCH


The driver's door has a master power window control panel. To open the passenger's window, push down on the switch and hold it down until the window reaches the desired position. To close the window, push up on the window switch. Release the switch when the window gets to the position you want.


Main MenuTable of Contentsst Power Windows, Sunroof


The MAIN switch controls power to the passenger's window. With this switch off, the passenger's window cannot be raised or lower- ed. The MAIN switch does not affect the driver's window. Keep the MAIN switch off when you have children in the car so they do not injure themselves by operating the windows unintentionally.


The power window system has a key-off delay function. The win- dows will still operate for up to ten minutes after you turn off the igni- tion. Opening either front door can- cels the delay function. You must turn the ignition ON (II) again before you can raise or lower the windows.


Sunroof


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


Make sure your children are away from the windows be- fore closing them.


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


switch.


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Main MenuTable of Contentsst The sunroof has a key-off delay. You can still open and close the sunroof for up to ten 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 ON (II) for the sunroof to operate.


Closing the sunroof on some- one's hands or fingers can cause serious injury.


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


NOTICE


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


Sunroof, Mirrors


Mirrors


TAB


Keep the inside and outside mirrors clean and adjusted for best visibili- ty. 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.


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Main MenuTable of Contentsst Mirrors


Adjusting the Power Mirrors


SELECTOR SWITCH


Adjust the outside mirrors with the adjustment switch on the center console:


3. Push the appropriate edge of the


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


1. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).


2. Move the selector switch to L


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


4. When you finish, move the


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


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


Instruments and Controls


Main MenuTable of Contentsst Parking Brake


PARKING BRAKE LEVER


Mirrors, Parking Brake


NOTICE


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


Available on all Canadian models The outside mirrors are heated to remove fog and frost. Press the mirror defroster button to turn on the heaters when the ignition is ON (II). The light in the button comes on as a reminder. Press the button again to turn the heaters off.


To apply the parking brake, pull the lever up fully. To release it, pull up slightly, push the button, and lower the lever. The parking brake light on the instrument panel should go out when the parking brake is fully released (see page 33). If you try to drive the car without releasing the parking brake, the ABS cannot work properly.


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Main MenuTable of Contentsst Glove Box, Digital Clock


Glove Box


KNOB


Open


GLOVE BOX


Open the glove box by turning the knob clockwise. To close, push the lid up and turn the knob counter- clockwise to lock.


Instruments and Controls


Digital Clock


KNOB


An open glove box can cause serious injury to your passen- ger in a crash, even if the pas- senger is wearing the seat belt.


Always keep the glove box closed while driving.


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


1. Turn the ignition switch ON (II)


to display the time.


2. Turn the knob toward H


(counterclockwise) and hold it until the hour advances to the desired time.


Main MenuTable of Contentsst 3. Turn the knob toward M


(clockwise) and hold it until the numbers advance to the desired time.


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


For example:


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


Digital Clock, Vanity Mirror, Cigarette Lighter


Vanity Mirror


Cigarette Lighter


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


CIGARETTE LIGHTER


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


Instruments and Controls


Main MenuTable of Contentsst Ashtrays


Ashtray


ASHTRAY


NOTICE


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


ASHTRAY


Open the front ashtray by swinging the lid down. To remove it for emptying, open the lid then pull the ashtray straight outward.


The rear ashtray is at the rear end of the center console. Open the ashtray by swinging the upper edge of the lid down. To remove the ashtray for emptying, open it then lift up and out.


Instruments and Controls


Main MenuTable of Contentsst LID


Beverage Holder


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


To open the beverage holder, push on the lid.


Use the beverage holder only when the car is parked. If you place cups in the holder while driving, the liquid may spill when you go over bumps or around corners.


Instruments and Controls


Main MenuTable of Contentsst Console Compartment, Interior Lights


Console Compartment


Ceiling Lights


LEVER


DOOR ACTIVATED


DOOR ACTIVATED


ON


OFF


CONSOLE COMPARTMENT


To open the console compartment, press the lever and lift the lid.


On S and Si models in the U.S., and S and SR models in Canada The ceiling light has a three- position switch. In the OFF position, the light does not come on. In the center position, the ceiling light comes on when you open either door. In the ON position, the ceiling light stays on continuously.


On 4WS and VTEC models in the U.S., and SR 4WS and SR- V models in Canada The ceiling light contains a main light as well as two spotlights.


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Main MenuTable of Contentsst The ceiling light has a three- position switch. In the OFF position, the light does not come on. In the center position, the main light comes on when you open either door. In the ON position, the main light stays on continuously.


Interior Lights


Ignition Switch Light


Turn on the spotlight by pushing the button next to each light. Push the button again to turn it off. You can use the spotlights at all times.


Available on Si, 4WS and VTEC models in the U.S., and on SR, SR 4WS and SR - V models in Canada This light comes on whenever you open the driver's door. This light stays on for a few seconds after you close the door.


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Main MenuTable of Contentsst Comfort and Convenience Features


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


The audio sound system is very versatile. To get the most from this system, take the time to learn what the controls do.


Some models have an anti-theft audio system that requires a code number to enable it.


* Air conditioning is optional on the S model.


Heating and Cooling...................... 72
What Each Control Does.......... 74
How to Use the System............. 75


Controlling Air Flow


Direction.............................. 75
Ventilation............................... 75
To Cool with A/C................... 76
To Heat.................................... 77
To Heat and Dehumidify


with Air Conditioning....... 77
To Defog and Defrost............ 78
To Turn Everything off ....... 78
Audio System.................................. 80
Operating the Radio................... 81
Presetting.................................... 83
Adjusting the Sound.................. 85
Radio Frequencies..................... 86
Operating the Cassette


Player....................................... 87
Cassette Search Functions....... 89
Caring for Cassettes.................. 89
Operating the CD Player .......... 90
CD Error Indications................. 93
Caring for the Cassette Player.... 94
Theft Protection............................. 95


Comfort and Convenience Features


Main Menust Heating and Cooling


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


(S model only) If you purchased your car without air conditioning, it can be installed at any time. A Genuine Honda air conditioning system is available from your dealer. It meets Honda's high quality standards and is designed to fit your car. Please contact your dealer for more information.


CENTER VENT


CORNER VENT


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


The center, corner and side defroster vents can be opened and closed with the dials next to them.


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


Comfort and Convenience Features


Main MenuTable of Contentsst SIDE DEFROSTER VENT


Heating and Cooling


Comfort and Convenience Features


Main MenuTable of Contentsst Heating and Cooling


What Each Control Does


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


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


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


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


MODE BUTTONS


REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER BUTTON


RECIRCULATION BUTTON


TEMPERATURE CONTROL LEVER


FAN CONTROL LEVER


AIR CONDITIONING SWITCH


Recirculation Button This button controls the source of air going into the system. When the indicator in this button is lit, the system is recirculating the interior air (Recirculation mode). When the indicator is off, fresh air is brought in from outside the car (Fresh Air mode). Push the button to change


between recirculated and fresh air.


Rear Window Defroster Button This button turns the rear window defroster on and off (see page 58 ).


Comfort and Convenience Features


Main MenuTable of Contentsst Heating and Cooling


Ventilation Your car has a flow-through ventilation system. Air enters the car through vents in front of the windshield. It circulates through the interior then exits through vents near the rear window. This system provides fresh air even when the car is standing still. To bring in outside air, select the Fresh Air mode. Set the fan at a comfortable speed.


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


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


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


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


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


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Comfort and Convenience Features


Main MenuTable of Contentsst Heating and Cooling


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


mode button to direct air out of the dash and heater vents.


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


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


switch.


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


Select the Recirculation mode and


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


MODE BUTTONS


AIR CONDITIONING SWITCH


TEMPERATURE CONTROL LEVER


FAN CONTROL LEVER


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


While cooling the interior with the air conditioning on, keep the side defroster vents closed to prevent the side windows from being fogged.


Comfort and Convenience Features


Main MenuTable of Contentsst To Heat To warm the interior:


1. Start the engine. 2. Select the Fresh Air mode and


Heating and Cooling


MODE BUTTONS


AIR CONDITIONING SWITCH


3. Switch the fan to the desired


speed.


4. Adjust the warmth of the air with the temperature control lever.


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


TEMPERATURE CONTROL LEVER


FAN CONTROL LEVER


1. Switch the fan on. 2. Turn on the air conditioning. 3. Select the Fresh Air mode and press any desired mode button. 4. Adjust the temperature control lever so the mixture of heated and cooled air feels comfortable.


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


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


1. Switch the fan on. 2. Turn on the air conditioning. 3. Select the Fresh Air mode and


4. Adjust the temperature control


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


5. Turn on the rear window


defogger to help clear the rear window.


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


1. Start the engine. 2. Select the Fresh Air mode and


3. Switch the fan and temperature


controls to maximum.


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


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


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


These settings direct all the air flow to the defroster vents at the base of the windshield and the side windows. 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 wind- shield defroster vents. For safety, make sure you have a clear view through all the windows before driving away.


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ON/OFF/VOL KNOB


CASSETTE SLOT


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


TUNE/SEEK FF/REW/TMS SWITCH


AM/FM BUTTON


PRESET BUTTONS


(Except S) ON/OFF/VOL KNOB


CASSETTE SLOT


TUNE/SEEK FF/REW/TMS SWITCH


AM/FM BUTTON


PRESET BUTTONS


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


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


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


are trademarks of Dolby


Laboratories Licensing Corpo- ration.


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ON/OFF/VOL KNOB


CASSETTE SLOT


TUNE/SEEK FF/REW/TMS SWITCH


AM/FM BUTTON


PRESET BUTTONS


(Except S)


ON/OFF/VOL KNOB


CASSETTE SLOT


TUNE/SEEK FF/REW/TMS SWITCH


AM/FM BUTTON


PRESET BUTTONS


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Main MenuTable of Contentsst Operating the Radio The ignition switch must be in AC- CESSORY (I) or ON (II) to operate the audio system. Turn the system on by turning the ON/OFF/VOL knob clockwise. The radio comes on and displays the frequency of the station it was last tuned to. The antenna extends automatically. The system turns off and the anten- na retracts when you turn the igni- tion switch to LOCK (0).


Adjust the volume by turning the ON/OFF/VOL knob.


Select the band you want to listen to by pressing the AM or FM1/FM2
button. You will see the selected band and the frequency in the display.


ST will be displayed next to the fre- quency if the station is broadcast- ing in FM stereo. The AM stereo feature is not available.


(S)


ON/OFF/VOL KNOB


STEREO INDICATOR


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AM/FM BUTTON


(Except S)


ON/OFF/VOL KNOB


STEREO INDICATOR


AM/FM BUTTON


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


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


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


TUNE/SEEK SWITCH


PRESET BUTTONS


(Except S)


TUNE/SEEK SWITCH


PRESET BUTTONS


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


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


TUNE/SEEK SWITCH


AM/FM BUTTON


PRESET BUTTONS


2. Use the TUNE or SEEK func-


tion to tune the radio to a desired station.


(Except S)


AUTO SELECT LIGHT


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.


TUNE/SEEK SWITCH


AM/FM BUTTON


PRESET BUTTONS


AUTO SELECT BUTTON


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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FADER CONTROL


BALANCE CONTROL


BASS CONTROL


TREBLE CONTROL


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


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


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


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


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


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


AM/FM BUTTON


(Except S)


AM/FM BUTTON


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(S)


ON/OFF/VOL KNOB


CASSETTE SLOT


TAPE DIRECTION INDICATOR


EJECT BUTTON


PROG BUTTON


PLAY BUTTON


DOLBY BUTTON


(Except S) ON/OFF/VOL KNOB


CASSETTE SLOT


TAPE DIRECTION INDICATOR


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


or will light to show you


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


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


EJECT BUTTON


PROG BUTTON


PLAY BUTTON


DOLBY BUTTON


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


button.


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To remove the cassette from the drive, press the EJECT button. The system automatically ejects the cassette whenever you turn off the system or the ignition switch.


FF/REW/TMS SWITCH


EJECT BUTTON


PROG BUTTON


PLAY BUTTON


DOLBY BUTTON


REPEAT BUTTON


(Except S)


FF/REW/TMS SWITCH


EJECT BUTTON


PROG BUTTON


PLAY BUTTON


DOLBY BUTTON


REPEAT BUTTON


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The REPEAT and TMS functions use silent periods on the tape to find the end of a selection. These features may not work satisfacto- rily on tapes that have almost no gap between songs, a high noise level between songs, or silent peri- ods in the middle of songs.


Caring For Cassettes Damaged cassettes can jam inside the drive or cause other problems. See page 94 for information on cassette care and protection.


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


that passage, it goes back to play. The system will continue repeating this passage until you turn off REPEAT by pressing the button again.


To rewind the tape, push the FF/ REW/TMS switch down then release it. You will see REW in the display. To fast forward the tape, push the switch up then release it. You will see FF displayed. To stop rewind or fast forward, press the PLAY button. If the system reaches the end of the cassette while in fast forward or rewind, it automatically stops that function, reverses direction, and begins to play. Press the REPEAT button to replay the current passage. You will see RPT displayed. When the system reaches the end of the song or passage that is being played, it automatically goes into rewind. When it senses the beginning of


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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Main MenuTable of Contentsst (S)


ON/OFF/VOL KNOB


RPT INDICATOR


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TUNE/SEEK SWITCH


CD BUTTON


REPEAT BUTTON


(Except S) ON/OFF/VOL KNOB


A. SELECT


INDICATOR


RPT INDICATOR


TUNE/SEEK SWITCH


CD BUTTON


A. SELECT/ REPEAT BUTTON


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If you push the REPEAT button on the S model or the A. SELECT/ REPEAT button on the models other than S model, the system will continuously play the track you are listening to. You will see RPT in the display. Push the switch again to turn off REPEAT mode.


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


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


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


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


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


To return to the radio function, press the AM/FM button.


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


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Main MenuTable of Contentsst Caring for the Cassette Player


CLEAN INDICATOR


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


After 30 hours of tape use, you will see CLEAN flashing for 5 seconds in the display when you insert a


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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Main MenuTable of Contentsst Theft Protection


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


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


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


system's serial number.


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

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