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Instruments and Controls
This section gives information about the controls and displays thatcontribute to the daily operation of
your Honda. All the essential controls are within easy reach.
Control Locations............................ 34
Indicator Lights................................ 35
Gauges............................................. 39
Speedometer............................... 39
Trip Meter................................... 39
Odometer..................................... 39
Temperature Gauge................... 40
Fuel Gauge.................................. 40
Maintenance Required
Indicator................................... 40
Controls Near the Steering Wheel...................................... 41
Headlights...................................
42
Daytime Running
Lights............ 42
Instrument Panel Brightness.... 43
Turn Signals................................. 43
Windshield Wipers...................... 44
Windshield Washers................... 44 Rear Window Wiper and Washer...................................... 45
Hazard Warning.......................... 45
Rear Window Defogger.............. 45
Steering Wheel Adjustment....... 46
Steering Wheel Controls ................ 48 Cruise Control.............................. 48
Horn............................................. 51
Keys and Locks................................ 51
Keys............................................... 51
Ignition Switch............................. 52
Power Door Locks....................... 53Remote Transmitter.................... 54
Childproof Door Locks............... 54
Tailgate......................................... 55 Glove Box..................................... 55
Seats................................................. 56
Passenger Seating...................... 56
Seat Adjustments........................ 56
Driver's Seat Power HeightAdjustment.............................. 57
Head Restraints.......................... 58
Third Seat Access....................... 58 Removing the Second Seats
in the Six-Passenger Model.... 59
Folding the Second Seats in the Seven-Passenger
Model................................... 60
Reclining the Second Seat.......... 61
Folding the Third Seat in All Models...........................
62
Power Windows.............................. .
64
Sunroof............................................. 65
Mirrors............................................. 66
Adjusting the Power Mirrors.....
67
Parking Brake.................................
68
Digital Clock..................................... 68
Beverage Holder.............................. 69 Dashboard Compartment............... 70
Center Poket.................................... 71
Coin Box........................................... 71
Vanity Mirror................................... 71
Cigarette Lighter............................. 72
Ashtrays........................................... 72
Interior Lights.................................. 73
Ceiling Lights.............................. 73
Spotlights..................................... 73
Tailgate Light............................... 74 Courtesy Lights........................... 74
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Control Locations
DOOR LOCK
SWITCH
(P.53)
POWER WINDOW
SWITCH
(P.64)
FUEL FILL
DOOR RELEASE
(P.110)
HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE
(P.111)
HEATING/COOLING
CONTROL
(P.78)
AUDIO SYSTEM
(P.84)
Instruments and Controls
MIRROR
CONTROLS
(P.67)
DIGITAL CLOCK
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Controls Near the Steering Wheel
Rear Window Wiper and Washer
The rear window wiper switch is located next to the windshield wiper
switch.
To activate the rear windshield wiper, turn the switch "ON". If you wish to
use the wiper and washer, turn and
hold the switch one position up from"ON". To use the washer only, turn
and hold the switch one position
down from "OFF". Hazard Warning
Push the red button to the left of the
clock 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 car is disabled. Rear Window Defogger
The rear window defogger will clear fog, frost, and thin ice from the
window. Push the defogger button toturn it on and off. The light in the
button lights to show the defogger ison. If you do not turn it off, thedefogger 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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Keys and Locks
Power Door Locks
Each front door has a master door
lock switch. Either switch locks and
unlocks all doors. Push the switch down to lock all doors, and up to
unlock them. The lock tab on the
tailgate also locks and unlocks when
you use the master door lock switch. LOCK TAB
Each door also has a lock tab on the
top. When you push down the lock
tab on the driver's door, all the doors and the tailgate lock. Pulling up the
lock tab on the driver's door unlocks only that door. The lock tab on each
passenger's door locks and unlocks
only that door. The front doors can be locked and
unlocked from the outside with the
key. In addition, all doors and the tailgate lock when you use the key to
lock either front door from the outside. All doors and the tailgate
unlock immediately if you use the
key to unlock the passenger's side door. To unlock the doors and
tailgate from the driver's side, turn
the key clockwise and hold it there
for several seconds.
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Parking Brake, Digital Clock
Parking Brake
To apply the parking brake, pull the lever up fully. To release it, pull upslightly, 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 36). If you try to drive the car without releasing the
parking brake, the ABS cannot work
properly.
Driving the car with the parking brake
applied can damage the rear brakes
and axles.
Digital Clock
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.
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HOUR
MIN
RESET
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Digital Clock, Beverage Holder
2. Press and hold the HOUR button until the hour advances to the
desired time.
3. Press and hold the MIN. button until the numbers advance to thedesired time.
You can use the RESET button to quickly set the time to the nearest
hour. If the displayed time is before
the half hour, pressing the RESET
button sets the clock back to the
previous hour. If the displayed time
is after the half hour, pressing the RESET button sets the clock for-
ward 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.
Beverage Holder
To use the front beverage holder, pull on the front. Push the holder all
the way in to close it. The beverage holder for the second
seat passengers is located in the
armrest on each rear door.
The third seat also has a beverage holder in each side panel.
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Cooling System
Adding Engine Coolant If the reserve tank is completelyempty, you should also check the
coolant level in the radiator.
1. Make sure the engine and radiator
are cool.
RADIATOR CAP
2. Turn the radiator cap counter- clockwise, without pressing down
on it, until it stops. This relieves
any pressure remaining in the
cooling system.
3. Remove the radiator cap by pushing down and turningcounterclockwise.
4. The coolant level should be up to
the base of the filler neck. Addcoolant if it is low.
5. Put the radiator cap back on. Tighten it fully.
6. Pour coolant into the reserve tank. Fill it to halfway between the MAX
and MIN marks. Put the cap backon the reserve tank.
Maintenance
RESERVE TANK
Removing the radiator cap
while the engine is hot can
cause the coolant to spray out,
seriously scalding you.
Always let the engine and radiator cool down before
removing the radiator cap.
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Lights
Replacing the Front Side Marker/
Turn Signal and Parking Light Bulb
SCREW
1. Use a Phillips-head screwdriver to remove the screw from the top of
the fender.
2. Move the side marker light assembly forward until it slides out
of the body. 3. Turn the socket one-quarter turn
counterclockwise to remove it
from the lens.
4. Remove the bulb by pushing it in slightly and turning it counter-
clockwise.
5. Install the new bulb in the socket.
Turn it clockwise to lock it in place.
6. Insert the socket back into the lens. Turn it clockwise to lock it in
place.
7. Put the side marker assembly back into the body. Align the four
tabs and push on the front edgeuntil it snaps into place.
Install the mounting screw and
tighten it securely.
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