
Instrument Panel
TURN SIGNAL/ LIGHT SWITCH/
DIMMER SWITCH
SUNROOFSWITCH
HEADLIGHT
MOTOR
SWITCH PANEL BRIGHTNESS
CONTROL KNOB HAZARD WARNING
LIGHT SWITCH
FOG LAMP
SWITCH REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER
SWITCH
DIGITAL
CLOCK
CENTER
VENTS
CRUISE
CONTROL
MASTER
SWITCH
FUSE BOX COIN BOX
HORN
BUTTON WINDSHIELD
WIPER/WASHER
SWITCH LEVER
IGNITION SWITCH CIGARETTE
LIGHTER
HEATING/
COOLING
CONTROL
PANEL
TACHOMETER SPEEDOMETER
FUEL GAUGESHIFT LEVER
POSITION
INDICATOR
(AUTOMATIC)
ODOMETER TRIP METER
TRIP METERRESET BUTTON SAFETY
INDICATOR
LIGHT
COOLANT
TEMPERATURE
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Heating and Cooling
The vents, heater and air conditioner are combined in one system; adjusting four basic controls to different settings can provide a fullrange of interior temperatures for safe and comfortable driving,
(Air conditioner is optional on the 2.0 S and 2.0 Si models.)
Ventilation
The flow-through ventilation system can provide fresh air to theinterior when the car is moving or stopped, even with the sunroof
and windows closed.
NOTE:
For proper air flow, the flow-through vents must not be covered.
Keep the air inlet at the base of the windshield free of leaves or
other debris.
You can adjust the controls to direct cool or warm outside air
throughout the car for defogging windows, heating, or cooling by
turning on the fan.
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AIR INLET
AIR OUTLET
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Sunroof
Sunroof
To open the sunroof, push and hold the switch. To close
the sunroof, push and hold the switch. Release the switch
when the roof reaches the desired position.
Do not hold the switch on after the sunroof has fully opened or
closed, or you may damage the sunroof motor. Do not allow any part of your body to extend through the
sunroof while the vehicle is in motion. In the event of a collision
or
sudden application of the brakes, severe personal injury could
result.
To avoid the possibility of injury while closing the sunroof,
never allow
any part of your body to extend through the
opening.
CAUTION:
Operating the sunroof in severe cold or when it is covered with
snow or ice may cause damage to the sunroof.
Sunshade
As well as the sunroof, there is a sliding sunshade which you canadjust to let in light with the roof closed, or to block out light
entirely. The sunshade opens automatically as you open the sunroof.
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Push
Push
SUNSHADE
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Sunroof (cont'd)
If the Sunroof Won't Close
The sunroof can be closed manually, if the control switch will not close it. 1. Remove the round plug near the rear center of the headliner,
2. Insert the sunroof wrench (from the tool bag) into the socket.
3. Turn the wrench counterclock- wise until the roof closes and
seats into its locked position.
4. Replace the plug.
CAUTION:
Do not put weight on the sunroof or force it open or closed, you
may damage the mechanism.
Maintenance
Periodically pour a little water down the front corner drain holes to
make sure they are not plugged. If they are free, water should drop
on the ground behind each front wheel.
Remove plug
SOCKET
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Fuse Replacement (cont'd)
CAUTION:
A blown fuse may be just a symptom of some other problem. If a new fuse blows right away, the cause should be diagnosed and
corrected by a qualified Honda technician. Never replace a fuse with anything but another fuse of the same or lower rating. A
higher capacity fuse could cause damage and even start a fire.
The main fuse and some primary fuses are installed in the fuse box
on the right front fender in the engine compartment.
MAIN FUSE: (65A) SUNROOF FUSE: (35A)
If the circuits from the battery are ever overloaded (by a short in
the system drawing too much current for example) the main or a primary fuse will blow, preventing damage to the entire wiring
harness. If the main fuse blows, have a Honda dealer check the
system, repair the cause, and replace the fuse.
CAUTION:
The electrical system is protected by fuses that are designed to
fail and prevent damage to the wire harness. Always replaceblown fuses with the same rating as specified to prevent wiring
damage that can result in a possible fire.
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Index
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Air Conditioner
Operation.....................................
43
Service.......................................108
Air Filte
r ...........................................95
Air Pressure, Tires........................105
Aluminum Alloy Wheels...............111
Antifreeze ..................See
"Radiator coolant"
Anti Lock Brakes(ALB) ..................18 ALB Warning Light .....................
24
ALB Fluid
.....................................
99
Anti-theft Steering
Column Lock
System.........................................58
Appearance Care .........................
110
Ashtrays..........................................38
Audio System
.................................
47
Automatic Transmission
Driving Technique ......................68
Fluid.............................................87
Operation....................................67
Shift Lever
Position
Indicator .................................
21 Battery
Charging System Warning
Light.......................................23
Jump Starting ...........................119 Maintenance .............................100
Specification ........................... 126
Beeper System Fasten Seat Belt Beeper ............13
Key Reminder .............................58
Light Reminder Chime ................30
Belts,Seat...............See "Seat Belts"
Brake Lamp Warning Light.............25
Brakes Brake Failure Warning Light .......................................23
Brake Fluid...................................99
Brake System Design .................98
Brake Wear .................................98
Brake Wear Indicators................98
Parking Brake ..............................39
Parking Brake Warning Light .......................................23
Break-in Period ..................................2
Bulb
Replacement.............................103
Specification .............................126
Buzzer ............See "Beeper System"
Capacities......................................125
Care and Cleaning.........................110
Catalytic Converter .....................134
Certification Label ........................127
Chains,Tires ................................. 106
Child Restraint System ..................14
Cigarette Lighter .............................38
Clock................................................37
COMPACT Spare Tire .................114Coolant Temperature Gauge .........20
Cooling(with A/C) ...........................44 Cooling System ...............................88
Crankcase Emission ControlSystem ..........................................
130
Cruise Control
Opeartion...................................
35Indicator .....................................22
Defogger.........................................28
Defroster .........................................45
Dimmer Switch, Headlights...........31
Doors
Locks............................................3
Warning Light ............................25
Emergency
Changing Flat Tire ...................116
Hazard Warning System ..........33If the Retractable Headlights do not operate ...................123
If the Sunroof Won't
Close .....................................54
If Your Car Gets Stuck ...........122
Jump Starting .........................119Towing.....................................121Warning and
Indicator
Lights....................................21
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Replacement
Air Filter .....................................94
Bulbs........................................ 103
Engine Oil ...................................84
Fuel Filter ...................................96
Fuses .......................................101Oil Filter
......................................84
Radiator Coolant .......................90
Spark Plugs...............................92
Tires.........................................107
Wiper Blades .............................93Retractable Headlights I
f the Retractable Headlights
do not operate ...................123
Rust Prevention.........................111
Safety Items ...................................63
Seat Belt Reminder Light and
Beeper ..................................... .21
Seat Belts
Anchor Points ...........................16
Buckling the FrontSeat Belts .............................10
Buckling the Rear Seat Belts............................12
Child Restraint......................14
Cleaning .....................................17
Warning Light and Warning Beeper ...................13
Inspection ..................................17
Lap/Shoulder Belts ...................10
Pregnant Women ......................16
Reminder Light ..........................20
Replacement .............................17
Seats
Driver's Lumbar Support ...........7
Driver's Side Support..............7
Front Seat ....................................5
Head Restraints ...........................8
Shift Lever Position Indicator........20
Shifting
Automatic..................................67
5-Speed......................................65
Spare Tire
Changing a Flat Tire................116
COMPACT Spare Tire ...........114
Specifications .........................125
Spark Plugs...................................92
Specifications...............................125Speedometer ..................................
20
Starting the Engine .........................61
Steering Anti-theft Column Lock ...........
58Four Wheel Steering............59
Power Steerin g
.........................97
Tilt Steering ........................26
Stereo Sound System
Operation...................................47
Stuck Car ..............................122
Sunroof
If the Sunroof Won't
Close .....................................54
Maintenance...........................54
Operation ........................ 53
Sunshade.......................................
53
Tachometer.............................20
Temperature Gauge
,
Coolant
....................................................20
Thermostat...................................90
Tilt Steering.....................................26
Tire
Air Pressure ............................105
Balancing ................................106
Chains...................................106
Changing a Fla
t Tire................118
COMPACT Spare .................114
DOT Tir
e
Quality Grades........128
Inflation Pressures ..................105
Requirement ..................................128
Rotation ...................................
106
Snow Tires ........................ 105
Spare Tire................................114
Specification ....................... .
126
To Get In/Out of Rear Seat..............6
Tools ..............................................
116
Towing...........................................121
Towing a Traile
r ..............................
71
Transmission
Identification
Number............127
Oil/Fluid......................................86
Shifting the Automatic.............67
Shifting the Manual...................65
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