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lights, taillights, instrument panel lights, side-marker lights, and rear license plate lights. Turning the switch to the ‘‘ on the headlights. If you leave the lights on with the key removed from the ignition switch, you will hear a reminder tone when you open the driver’s door.

’’ position turns

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

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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.

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Instrument Panel Brightness, Hazard Warning Button

Instrument Panel Brightness

The buttons in the lower left corner of the instrument panel adjust the brightness of the display in five steps. Push the to see the full range.

button five times

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To reduce glare at night, the instrument panel illumination dims when you turn the light switch to

or

Adjust the brightness to the desired level with the headlight switch off, and also with the headlight switch on. Both settings will remain at those levels until you change them.

With the headlight switch on, you can switch the display to full daytime brightness by pushing and holding the button to return the display to the original brightness.

button. Push the

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Hazard Warning Button

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

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Do not push the defogger button when the convertible top is folded.

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

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

Rear Window Defogger

Rear Window Defogger

The rear window defogger will clear fog, frost, and thin ice from the window. Push the defogger button to turn it on and off. The indicator in the button comes on to show the defogger is on. If you do not turn it off, the defogger will shut itself off after about 15 minutes. It also shuts off when you turn off the ignition. You have to turn it on again when you restart the vehicle.

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Keys

MASTER KEY (BLACK)

VALET KEY (GREY)

KEY NUMBER TAG

The master key fits all the locks on your vehicle.

The valet key works only in the ignition and the door locks. You can keep the trunk and the lower console compartment locked when you leave your vehicle and the valet key at a parking facility.

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

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

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

Keys and Locks

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

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

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

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Immobilizer System

The Immobilizer System protects your vehicle from theft. If an improperly-coded key (or other device) is used, the engine’s fuel system is disabled.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Changesormodificationsnotexpressly approvedbythepartyresponsiblefor compliancecouldvoidtheuser’s authoritytooperatetheequipment.

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You can

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

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This is the normal key

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

The engine can be started with the key in this position by pressing the engine START button (see page 113

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

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

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You can insert or

LOCK (0) remove the key only in this position. To turn the key, you must push the key in slightly. If the front wheels are turned, the anti-theft lock may make it difficult to turn the key. Firmly turn the steering wheel to the left or right as you turn the key.

Ignition Switch

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

Remove the key from the ignition switch only when parked.

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Door Locks

Power Door Locks

LOCK TAB

Each door has a lock tab next to the inside door handle. When you push in the lock tab on the driver’s door, both doors lock. Pulling out the lock tab on the driver’s door only unlocks that door. The lock tab on the passenger’s door only locks and unlocks that door.

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To lock the passenger’s door when getting out of the vehicle, push the lock tab in and close the door. To lock the driver’s door, remove the key from the ignition switch, pull out either the inside or outside door handle and push the lock tab in, then close the door.

Both doors lock when you use the key in the driver’s door. Using the key in the passenger’s door only locks and unlocks that door. To unlock only the driver’s door from the outside, insert the key in the driver’s door lock, turn the key and release it. If you turn the key and hold it, both doors will unlock.

Trunk

Push

TRUNK RELEASE BUTTON

To open the trunk, press the trunk release button in the lower console compartment. To protect items in the trunk when you need to give the key to someone else, lock the lower console compartment with the master key, and give the other person the valet key.

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

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Door Locks

Emergency Trunk Opener

Keep the trunk lid closed at all times while driving to avoid damaging it and to prevent exhaust gas from getting into the interior. See Carbon Monoxide Hazard, page . 34

MASTER KEY

You can also use the master key to open the trunk lock.

To open the trunk with the remote transmitter, press and hold the TRUNK RELEASE button for about 1second(seepage

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As a safety feature, your vehicle has a release lever on the trunk latch so the trunk can be opened from inside. To open the trunk, push the release lever to the left.

Parents should decide if their children should be shown how to use this feature.

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Remote Transmitter

LED

UNLOCK BUTTON

LOCK BUTTON

TRUNK RELEASE BUTTON

PANIC BUTTON

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Press this button to lock

LOCK both doors. Some exterior lights will flash. When you push LOCK twice within 5 seconds, you will hear a beep to verify that the doors are locked.

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Press this button once

UNLOCK to unlock the driver’s door. Push it twice to also unlock the passenger’s door.

The interior light (if the interior light

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switch to ON (II).

Remote Transmitter Care

Avoid dropping or throwing the transmitter. Protect the transmitter from extreme temperature. Do not immerse the transmitter in any liquid. If you lose a transmitter, the replacement needs to be reprogrammed by a Honda dealer.

switch is in the center position) will come on when you press the UNLOCK button. If you do not open either door, the light will go out in about 30 seconds and the doors will relock. If you relock the doors with the remote transmitter before 30
seconds have elapsed, the light will go off immediately.

You cannot lock or unlock the doors with the remote transmitter if either door is not fully closed or the key is in the ignition switch.

To open the trunk, push and hold the TRUNK RELEASE button for about 1 second.

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Press this button for

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

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To replace the battery, remove the round cover on the back of the transmitter by turning it counterclockwise with a coin. Insert a new battery with the side facing mark on the cover up. Align the with the ◎ transmitter. Set the cover in place, and turn it clockwise.

▽ mark on the

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Replacing the Transmitter Battery

BATTERY

ROUND COVER

If it takes several pushes on the button to lock or unlock the doors, replace the battery as soon as possible. Battery type: CR2025

Remote Transmitter

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Changesormodificationsnotexpressly approvedbythepartyresponsiblefor compliancecouldvoidtheuser’s authoritytooperatetheequipment.

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Seats

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for important safety See pages informationandwarningsabouthowto properlypositionseatsandseat-backs.

Make all seat adjustments before you start driving.

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To adjust the seat forward and backward, pull up on the lever under the seat cushion’s front edge. Then try to move the seat to make sure it is locked in position.

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

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You vehicle’s windows are electrically-powered. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II) to raise or lower either window.

DRIVER’S WINDOW SWITCH

Power Windows

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

MAIN SWITCH

PASSENGER’S WINDOW SWITCH Each door has a switch that controls its window. To open the window, push the switch down and hold it. Release the switch when you want the window to stop. Close the window by pulling back on the switch and holding it.

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Power Windows

Closing a power window on someone’s hands or fingers can cause serious injury.

Make sure your passenger is away from the window before closing it.

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The MAIN switch controls power to the passenger’s window. With this switch off, the passenger’s window cannot be raised or lowered. The MAIN switch does not affect the driver’s window. Keep the MAIN switch off when you have a child in the vehicle so the child does not get injured by operating the window unintentionally.

The master control panel also con- tains these extra features:

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AUTO To open the driver’s window fully, push the window switch firmly down and release it. The window automatically goes all the way down. To stop the window from going all the way down, pull back on the window switch briefly.

To open the driver’s window only partially, push the window switch down lightly and hold it. The window will stop as soon as you release the switch.

The AUTO function only works to lower the driver’s window. To raise the window, you must pull back on the window switch and hold it until the window reaches the desired position.

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Lowering the Convertible Top Before operating the convertible top, make sure the vehicle is parked on level ground, the rear defogger is off, and there is enough clearance above the top.

1.

Apply the parking brake. The convertible top will not operate unless the parking brake is fully engaged.

2.

Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).

The convertible top on your Honda lowers and raises electrically.

It is advisable to raise the top whenever you park the vehicle. This helps to protect the vehicle from unexpected weather changes, and from theft of your valuables.

NOTICE:

Do not operate the convertible top in f reezing weather. You can damage the material and the mechanism. Do not operate the top if it is wet, dirty, or covered with ice or snow. Never drive the vehicle with the convertible top half open. Do not operate the convertible top if the vehicle is on a jack, a hoist, or on jack stands. Park your vehicle in the shade whenever possible. Extended exposure to sunlight can cause the convertible top to deteriorate.

Convertible Top

LATCH

TAB

LOCKING LEVER

3.

There is a latch on each side. Push in the tabs, and pull the locking levers down.

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Convertible Top

LOCKING LEVER

4.

With the latches released, push the locking levers up until they latch.

5.

ROOF SWITCH Pull back and hold the ROOF switch. The windows lower and the roof folds back. Release the ROOF switch when the roof is retracted completely into the rear shelf.

Do not sit on the f olded

NOTICE: convertible top, or any items on top of it. You could damage the top or the rear window.

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Operating the convertible top while any part of a passenger is in the way of the convertible top can cause serious injury.

Make sure that you, your passenger, or any other people around the vehicle are clear of the moving convertible top.

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Convertible Top

Convertible Top Cover Use the convertible top cover when the top is folded to help prevent foreign objects, dirt, etc., from getting into the material and the mechanism.

1.

Remove the convertible top cover from the trunk.

CONVERTIBLE TOP COVER

FASTENER STRAP

SNAP

PIN

PIN

2.

Pull the buttons on the snaps, place them over the pins on the back of the roll bar, then release the buttons. If you do not pull the snap button before placing it on the pin, you could break the snap.

3.

Pull the buttons, on the fastener straps, place them on the pin on the side panel just behind the doors, then release the buttons.

4.

Fit the rear part of the top cover into the space behind the convertible top.

5.

To remove the cover, reverse this procedure.

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Convertible Top

Raising the Convertible Top

1.

Apply the parking brake. The convertible top will not operate unless the parking brake is fully engaged.

2.

Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).

3.

Push the ROOF switch forward and hold it. The windows, if raised, will lower automatically.

The convertible top will rise. Release the ROOF switch when the top reaches the windshield header.

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TAB

LATCH

LOCKING LEVER

6.

Push the locking levers up while holding the tab. When the latch is in place, release the tab. Make sure the convertible top is securely latched.

Operating the convertible top while any part of a passenger is in the way of the convertible top can cause serious injury.

4.

5.

Push in the tab to release the locking levers, and pull them down. Note the movement of the latch when you push in the tab.

Make sure that you, your passenger, or any other people around the vehicle are clear of the moving convertible top.

While holding the lever down, push in the tab to engage the latch in the windshield header. Pull the top down and forward if necessary.

Do not put any heavy items

NOTICE: on the f olded convertible top. You could damage the material and the mechanism.

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Convertible Top

Maintenance Dust is the main cause of creaks or other sounds coming from the convertible top.

Regularly clean the body seals with glass cleaner and a soft cloth. Do not use a scraper or de-icing chemicals to remove frost, snow, or ice from the top or the rear window.

Every three to six months, depending on how often the top is folded, rub a thin film of Shin-Etsu Silicon Grease (available from your Honda dealer, P/N 08798-9013) onto the seals wherever they touch the convertible top or each other.

To reduce the possibility of leaks: Do not lean or sit on an open door.

Do not push or pull the door glass to open and close the door.

The convertible top seals are designed to promote the flow of water off the roof. Spraying high- pressure water directly on the seals can distort them, causing a leak. Use only a low-pressure water stream when using a hose, and avoid commercial car washes.

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Mirrors

Adjusting the Power Mirrors

SELECTOR SWITCH

ADJUSTMENT SWITCH

1.

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

2.

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 off the adjustment switch so you can’t move a mirror out of position by accidentally bumping the switch.

TAB

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

The inside mirror has day and night positions. The night position reduces glare from headlights behind you. Flip the tab on the bottom edge of the mirror to select the day or night position.

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Parking Brake

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

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 indicator on the instrument panel should go out when the parking ). brake is fully released (see page If you try to drive the vehicle without releasing the parking brake, the ABS indicator may come on, and the ABS may not work properly.

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Interior Lights

If the three-position switch is in the center position, the interior light will come on when you remove the key from the ignition switch.

The interior light has a three- position switch. In the OFF position, the light does not come on. In the center position, the interior light comes on when you open either door. In the ON position, the interior light stays on continuously.

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In addition, when the three position switch is in the center position with both doors closed, the two bulbs in the interior light can be turned on separately by the pushbutton switches next to them. Push the switch to turn the light on or off.

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Interior Convenience Items

CONSOLE COMPARTMENT

ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET

AUDIO PANEL

BEVERAGE HOLDER

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Interior Convenience Items

Beverage Holder

Accessory Power Socket

Console Compartments

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

The area between the seat has two compartments. Open the lower compartment by squeezing the handle. Close it with a firm push. You can lock or unlock the lower compartment with the master key.

Open the beverage holder by pushing on the tab. The lid will slide open.

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

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Audio Panel

The lever to open the upper compartment is inside the lower compartment. Push up the lever, and lift the lid. To close, lower the lid, and push it down until it latches.

To open the audio panel, push on the top center, and let the panel swing down. To close, pivot the panel up, and push on it until it latches.

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Comfort and Convenience Features

The heating and air conditioning systems in your Honda provide a comfortable driving environment in all weather conditions.

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

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Vents, Heating, and A/C . 75
Airflow Buttons . 78
Playing the Radio . 81
Radio Reception . 83
Playing a CD . 84
CD Changer . 85
Protecting Your CDs . 86
CD Player Error Messages CD Changer Error Messages . 87
Playing the XM Satellite Radio . 88
Remote Audio Controls . 93
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Radio Theft Protection Cruise Control . 95

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RECIRCULATION BUTTON

AIR CONDITIONING BUTTON

FAN CONTROL LEVER

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MODE CONTROL DIAL

TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAL

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Airflow Buttons

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 vents on both sides of the instrument panel, and from the dashboard vent in front of the passenger.

Fan Control Lever Push this lever up and down to increase and decrease the fan speed. The indicators next to the lever show you the speed selected.

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

Air Conditioning (A/C) Button This button turns the air conditioning on and off. The indicator in the button comes on when the A/C is on.

ThesystemshouldbeleftinFresh Air mode under almost all conditions. Keeping the system in Recirculation mode, particularly with the A/C off, can cause the windows to fog up.

Switch to Recirculation mode when driving through dusty or smoky conditions, then return to Fresh Air mode.

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

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

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

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

Air flows from the center vents in the dashboard above the audio system, the vents on both sides of the instrument panel, and from the floor vents. Select this position when you drive with the convertible top folded.

Air flows from the floor

vents and the vents on both sides of the instrument panel.

Airflow is divided between

the floor vents and the defroster vents at the base of the windshield, and the vents on both sides of the instrument panel.

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Vents, Heating, and A/C

Air flows from the defroster

vents at the base of the windshield and the vents on both sides of the instrument panel.

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

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Ventilation The flow-through ventilation system draws in outside air, circulates it through the interior, then exhausts it through vents behind the seat-backs.

1.

2. 3. 4.

Turn the temperature control dial all the way to the left. 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.

Using the A/C Air conditioning places an extra load on the engine. Watch the engine coolant temperature gauge (see page 45
turn off the A/C until the gauge reads normally.

). If it moves near the red zone,

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2.

3. 4.

5.

Turn on the A/C by pressing the button. The indicator in the button comes on when a fan speed is selected. Make sure the temperature control dial is all the way to the left. 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.

you can

Iftheinteriorisverywarm, cool it down more rapidly by partially opening the windows, turning on the A/C, and setting the fan to maximum speed in Fresh Air mode.

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To 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 control dial 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).

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

1. 2.

3.

4.

Set the fan to the desired speed. Select . When you select

, the system automatically

switches to Fresh Air mode and turns on the A/C. Adjust the temperature control dial so the airflow feels warm. Select to help clear the rear window.

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

, the A/C stays on.

Vents, Heating, and A/C

To Remove Exterior Frost or Ice From the Windows

1.

2. 3.

. The system

Select automatically switches to Fresh Air mode and turns on the A/C. Select Set the fan and temperature controls to the maximum level.

To clear the windows faster, you can close the dashboard corner vents and the vents on both sides of the instrument panel by rotating the wheel below the vent. This will send more warm air to the windshield defroster vents. Once the windshield is clear, select the 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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Playing the Radio

A.SEL INDICATOR STEREO INDICATOR

AM/FM BUTTON

SCAN INDICATOR

SCAN BUTTON

A.SEL BUTTON

SEEK BAR

TUNE KNOB

PWR/VOL KNOB

PRESET BUTTONS

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Playing the Radio

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

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

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

TUNE, SEEK, SCAN,

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, then release it.

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The SCAN function

SCAN 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 5 seconds.

If you do nothing, the system will scan for the next strong station and play it for 5 seconds. When it plays a station you want to listen to, press the SCAN button again.

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Each preset button can

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

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2.

3.

4.

Select the desired band, AM or FM. FM1 and FM2 let you store two frequencies with each preset button. Use the TUNE, SEEK, or SCAN function to tune the radio to a desired station. Pick a preset button, and hold it until you hear a beep. Repeat steps 1 to 3 to store a total of six stations on AM and twelve stations on FM.

The preset frequencies will be lost if your vehicle’s battery goes dead, is disconnected, or the radio fuse is removed.

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Playing the Radio

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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’’ flashes 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 every preset button.

If you do not like the stations Auto Select has stored, you can store other frequencies on the preset buttons. Use the TUNE, SEEK, or SCAN functions to find stations, then store them in the preset buttons as described.

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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 buttons to adjust the illumination of the audio system (see page illuminates when the parking lights are on, even if the radio is off.

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press the ToturnoffAutoSelect, A. SEL button. This restores the presets you originally set.

Adjusting the Sound Press the SOUND (TUNE) knob repeatedly to display the Bass (BAS), Treble (TRE), Balance (BAL), and Fader (FAD) setting.

Eachmodeisshowninthedisplayas 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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Radio Reception

Radio Frequencies Your Honda’s radio can receive the complete AM and FM bands. Those bands cover these frequen- cies:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Radio Reception

AsrequiredbytheFCC: Changesormodificationsnotexpressly approvedbythepartyresponsiblefor compliancecouldvoidtheuser’s authoritytooperatetheequipment.

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

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

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

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AM/FM BUTTON

CD SLOT

EJECT BUTTON

CD BUTTON

RANDOM INDICATOR

Playing a CD

REPEAT BUTTON

RANDOM BUTTON

SEEK/SKIP BAR

PWR/VOL KNOB

REPEAT INDICATOR

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Playing a CD, CD Changer

CD Player With the ignition in the ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position, insert a CD into the CD slot. The drive will pull the CD in the rest of the way and begin to play it. You operate the CD player with the same controls used for the radio. The number of the track playing is shown in the display. The system will continuously play a CD until you change modes.

To Change Tracks (SKIP) Each time you press and release

, the player skips forward to

to skip

the beginning of the next track. Press and release backward to the beginning of the previous track. To move rapidly within a track, press and hold the see CUE or REW in the display.

. You will

or

REPEAT a track, press and release the RPT

To continuously replay

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button. You will see RPT in the display. Press the RPT button again to turn it off.

the CD will stay in the drive. When you turn the system back on, the CD will begin playing where it left off.

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RANDOM This feature plays the tracks in random order. To activate Random Play, press and release the RDM button. You will see RDM in the display. This continues until you press the RDM button again.

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To Stop Playing a CD Press the eject button ( remove the CD. If you eject the CD, but do not remove it from the slot, the system will automatically reload the CD after 15 seconds and put it in pause mode. To begin playing, press the CD button. Press the AM/FM button to switch to the radio while a CD is playing. Press the CD button to play the CD.

If you turn the system off while a CD is playing, either with the PWR/VOL knob or by turning off the ignition,

Operating the Optional CD Changer A CD changer is available for your vehicle. It holds up to six CDs. You operate the CD changer with the same controls used for the in-dash CD player.

Load the desired CDs in the magazine, and load the magazine in the changer according to the instructions that came with it.

To select the CD changer, press the CD button. The CD and track numbers will be displayed. To select a different CD, use the preset 5
(DISC ) or preset 6 (DISC ) ＋ button. If you select an empty slot in the magazine, the changer will, after finding that slot empty, try to load the CD in the next slot.

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General Information

When using CD-R discs, use only high quality CDs labeled for audio use.

When recording a CD-R, the recording must be closed for it to be used by the CD players.

CD-RW discs will not work in this unit.

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

Handle your CDs properly to prevent damage and skipping.

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

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

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

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

Protecting Your CDs

Handle a CD by its edges; never touch either surface. Do not place stabilizer rings or labels on the CD. These, along with contamination from fingerprints, liquids, and felt-tip pens, can cause the CD to not play properly, or possibly jam in the drive.

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CD Player Error Messages

If you see an error message in the display while playing a CD, find the cause in the chart to the right. If you cannot clear the error message, take your vehicle to a Honda dealer.

Message

Cause

Solution

FOCUS Error

Mechanical Error

High temperature

Press the EJECT button and pull out the CD. Check if the CD is inserted correctly in the CD player. Make sure the CD is not scratched or damaged. Press the EJECT button and pull out the CD. Check the CD for damage or deformation. If the CD cannot be pulled out or the error indication does not disappear after the CD is ejected, see your Honda dealer. Do not try to force the disc out of the player. Will disappear when the temperature returns to normal.

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If you see an error message in the display while playing a CD, find the cause in the chart to the right. If you cannot clear the error message, take your vehicle to a Honda dealer.

CD Changer Error Messages

Message

Cause

Solution

FOCUS Error

No CD in the CD magazine

Mechanical Error

High temperature

No CD magazine in the CD changer

Press the magazine eject button and pull out the magazine, check for error indication. Insert the magazine again. If the code does not disappear or the magazine cannot be pulled out, consult your Honda dealer. Insert CD.

Press the magazine eject button and pull it out. Check for error indication, and insert the magazine again. If the code does not disappear or the magazine cannot be pulled out, see your Honda dealer. Will disappear when the temperature returns to normal. Insert CD magazine.

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Playing the XM Satellite Radio

OptionalonU.S.models NotavailableonCanadianmodels Your Honda is capable of receiving XM Satellite Radio anywhere in the United States, except Hawaii and Alaska.

XM is a registered trademark of XM Satellite Radio, Inc.

Satellite radio receives signals from two satellites to produce clear, high- quality digital reception. It offers many channels in several categories. Along with a large selection of different types of music, satellite radio also allows you to view channel and category selections in the audio display.

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AM/FM BUTTON

TUNE KNOB

CD/AUX BUTTON

SCAN BUTTON

PWR/VOL KNOB

PRESET BUTTONS

MORE BUTTON

CATEGORY BAR

DISP/MODE BUTTON

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Playing the XM Satellite Radio

Playing the Satellite Radio To listen to satellite radio, turn the ignition switch to the ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position. Push the PWR/VOL knob to turn on the audio system, and press the CD/AUX button. Adjust the volume by turning the PWR/VOL knob. The last channel you listened to will show in the display.

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Each time the

DISP/MODE DISP button is pressed and released, the display information changes in the following sequence: channel name, channel number, category, airtist name, and music title.

You may experience periods when XM radio does not transmit the artist name and or the song title information. If this happens, there is nothing wrong with your system since this information is not available under certain situations.

If you press and hold the DISP/ MODE button for 5 seconds, it will change between category mode and channel mode. The display will show CH for the channel mode or CATEGORY for the category mode.

In the channel mode, you can receive all of the available channels in all of the different categories. In category mode, you will receive only the stations within the give category.

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Expands the display to

MORE show the six remaining letters beyond the first ten letters in an artist’s name or song title. The system is set up so only 16 letters

can be displayed for any title or name. Press MORE to view the next six letters. The system will return to the original display after 8 seconds.

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TUNE Turn the TUNE knob left go down the channnels or right to go up. In the channel mode, the TUNE knob will tune up or down through all the channels available from the XM radio. In the category mode, the TUNE knob will cycle through only the channels within the category you have currently selected.

Use

CATEGORY (SEEK/SKIP) − the CATEGORY bar to select a desired category, such as jazz, Rock, Classical, etc. In both category mode and channel mode, pressing the category bar will change the category up or down.

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Playing the XM Satellite Radio

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You can store up to 12

To store a channel: Preset preset channels using the six preset buttons. Each button stores one channel from the XM1 band and one channel from the XM2 band.

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Pick the preset button you want for that channel. Press and hold the button until you hear a beep.

4.

Repeat steps 2 to 3 to store the first six channels.

To store a channel: 1.

Press the CD/AUX button. Either XM1 or XM2 will show in the display.

5.

Press the CD/AUX button again. The available XM band will show. Store the next six channels using steps 2 through 3.

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Use the TUNE knob, the CATEGORY bar, or the SCAN button to tune to a desired channel.

Once a channel is stored, simply press and release the proper preset button to tune to it.

In the category mode, only channels within that category can be selected. In the channel mode, all channels can be selected.

The presets will be lost if your vehicle’s battery goes dead, is disconnected, or the radio fuse is removed.

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SCAN The SCAN function gives you a sampling of all channels while in the channel mode. In the category mode, only the stations within that category are scanned. To activate SCAN, press the SCAN button. The system plays each channel in numerical order for a few seconds, then selects the next channel. When you hear a channel you want to continue listening to, press the button again.

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Signal may be blocked by mountains or large obstacles to the south.

Signals are weaker in these areas.

SATELLITE

Playing the XM Satellite Radio

The XM satellites are in orbit near the equator; therefore, objects located south of the vehicle may cause satellite reception interruptions. Ground repeaters help strengthen the satellite signals, but there may be congested areas where these signals cannot be picked up. Signals become weaker the farther north you travel from the equator.

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Playing the XM Satellite Radio

Depending on where you drive, you may experience reception problems. Interference can be caused by any of these conditions:

Traveling on an east/west mountain road with the mountain on the south side.

Driving alongside a large truck.

Driving in the tunnels

Driving on a road beside a vertical wall, steep cliff, or hill.

Driving on the lower level of a multi-tiered road.

Driving on a single lane road alongside trees taller than 50 ft. (15 m).

There may be other geographic situations that could affect satellite radio reception.

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Receiving Satellite Radio Service If your XM Radio service has expired, or you purchased your vehicle from a previous owner, you can listen to a sampling of the broadcasts available on XM Satellite Radio. With the ignition switch in the ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position, push the PWR/VOL knob to turn on the audio system, and press the CD/AUX button. A variety of music types and styles will play.

If you decide to purchase XM Satellite Radio service, contact XM Radio at www.xmradio.com, or at 1-800-852-9696. You will need to give them your radio I.D. number and your credit card number. To get your radio I.D. number, turn the TUNE

knob until ‘‘0’’ appears in the display. Your I.D. will appear in the display.

After you’ve registered with XM Radio, keep your audio system in the SAT Radio mode while you await activation. This should take about 20
minutes.

While awaiting activation, make sure your vehicle remains in an open area with good reception. Once your audio system is activated, ‘‘category’’ will appear in the display and you’ll be able to listen to XM Radio broadcasts. XM Radio will continue to send an activation signal to your vehicle for 48 hours. If the service has not been activated after 48 hours, contact XM Radio.

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AUDIO CONTROL BUTTON