
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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Controls Near the Steering Wheel
The two levers on the steering column contain controls for driving
features you use most often. The left lever controls the turn signals,headlights, and high beams. The
right lever controls the windshield
wipers.
The rear window defogger switch and hazard warning switch are on
the dashboard under the center air
vent.
The controls near the left air vent are for the sunroof, cruise control
and instrument panel brightness.
The lever on the underside of the steering column allows you to tilt the
steering wheel.
Instruments and Controls
HAZARD WARNING LIGHT
SHIFT LEVER
REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER
SUNROOF
SWITCH
WINDSHIELD
WIPERS/WASHERS
TILT
ADJUSTMENT
HEADLIGHTS/
TURN SIGNALS
INSTRUMENT
BRIGHTNESS
CRUISE
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Power Windows, Sunroof
The MAIN switch controls power to the passengers' windows. With thisswitch off, the passengers' windows
cannot be raised or lowered. 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 them- selves by operating the windows
unintentionally. Sunroof
On some models
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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Closing a power window on a
child's hands or fingers can
cause serious injury.
Make sure your children are
away from the windows before
closing them.
SUNROOF SWITCH
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Sunroof, Mirrors
If yon try to open the sunroof in below-
freezing temperatures, or when it is
covered with snow or ice, yon can
damage the sunroof panel or motor. Mirrors
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 reducesglare from headlights behind you.
Flip the tab on the bottom edge of
the mirror to select the day or night
position.
Instruments and Controls
Closing the sunroof on
someone's hands or fingers can
cause serious injury.
Make sure passengers are
clear of the sunroof before
closing it.
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Taking Care of the Unexpected
This section covers the more- common problems that motorists
experience with their cars. It gives
you information about how to safely evaluate the problem and what to do
to correct it. If the problem has stranded you on the side of the road,
you may be able to get going again. If not, you will also find instructions
on getting your car towed. Compact Spare Tire....................... 192
Changing a Flat Tire..................... 193
If Your Engine Won't Start........... 199 Nothing Happens....................... 199
The Starter Operates
Normally................................ 200
Jump Starting................................. 200 If Your Engine Overheats............. 202Low Oil Pressure........................... 204
Charging System Indication......... 205
Malfunction Indicator Lamp/ Check Engine Light.................. 206
Closing the Sunroof....................... 207
Fuses............................................... 208
Checking and Replacing........... 209
Towing............................................ 213
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Closing the Sunroof
If the electric motor will not close
the sunroof, do the following:
1. Check the fuse for the sunroof motor (see page 208 ). If the fuse
is blown, replace it with one of the
same or lower rating.
2. Try closing the sunroof. If the new fuse blows immediately or thesunroof motor still does not
operate, you can close the sunroof
manually.
3. Get the tool kit out of the tool box. 4. Use a screwdriver or coin to
remove the round plug in the
headliner between the sun visors. 5. Insert the sunroof wrench into the
socket behind this plug. Turn the
wrench until the sunroof is fully
closed.
6. Remove the wrench. Replace the round plug.
Taking Care of the Unexpected
ROUND PLUG
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Index
Customer Relations Office........... 229
DANGER, Explanation of................. ii
Dashboard........................................ 34
Dashboard Compartment............... 70
Daytime Running Lights................. 42
Dead Battery, What to Do............ 216
Defects, Reporting Safety............... 30
Defogger, Rear Window................. 45
Defrosting the Windows................. 82
DEXRON® II Automatic Transmission Fluid.................... 155
Dimensions..................................... 218
Dimming the Headlights ................ 42
Dipstick Automatic Transmission........... 155
Engine Oil................................... 146
Directional Signals........................... 43
Disabled, Towing Your Car If...... 213
Disc Brake Wear Indicators......... 124
Disposal of Used Oil...................... 150
Doors Locking and Unlocking............... 53
Power Door Locks....................... 53 DOT Tire Quality Grading........... 222
Drive Belts...................................... 169
Driving............................................ 117
Economy..................................... 114
In Bad Weather.......................... 126
In Foreign Countries................. 109
Economy, Fuel............................... 114
Emergencies on the Road............. 191 Battery, Jump Starting.............. 200
Changing a Flat Tire................. 193
Charging System Indicator...... 205
Check Engine Light.................. 206 Checking the Fuses................... 209
Low Oil Pressure Indicator...... 204
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .... 206 Manually Closing Sunroof........ 207Overheated Engine................... 202
Emergency Brake............................ 68
Emergency Flashers....................... 43
Emission Controls......................... 224
Engine Belts............................................. 169
Check Light.......................... 37, 206 Coolant Temperature Gauge ..... 40
Malfunction Indicator
Lamp................................ 37, 206
Oil Pressure Indicator......... 36, 204
Oil, What Kind to Use............... 147
Overheating................................ 202
Specifications............................. 219
Ethanol in Gasoline ....................... 109
Evaporative Emission Controls.... 224
Exhaust Fumes................................ 29
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat Belts by.........................................10
Exterior, Cleaning the................... 184
Fabric, Cleaning............................. 187
Fan, Interior...................................... 78
Features, Comfort and
Convenience................................. 75
Filling the Fuel Tank..................... 110
Filter Air............................................... 158
Oil................................................ 148
First Gear Position......................... 122
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Index
Driver's Seat Power Height Adjustment.................. 57
Folding the Second Seats........... 60
Folding the Third Seats.............. 62
Head Restraints........................... 58
Passenger Seating....................... 56
Reclining the Second Seat.......... 61
Removing the Second Seats....... 59
Third Seat Access........................ 58
Serial Number................................ 216
Service Intervals............................ 140
Service Manual.............................. 233
Service Station Procedures .......... 110
Setting the Clock............................. 68
Shifting the Automatic
Transmission.............................. 120
Shift Lever Position Indicator...... 120 Side Marker Lights, Bulb
Replacement in.......................... 178
Signaling Turns................................ 43
Snow Tires...................................... 174
Solvent-type Cleaners.................... 184
Sound System................................... 84
Spare Tire
Inflating....................................... 192
Specifications............................. 219
Spark Plugs, Replacing................. 160
Specifications Charts..................... 218
Speed Control...................................
49
Speedometer......................................
39
SRS Indicator...............................
16,
37
START (Ignition
Key Position)..... 52
Starting the Engine........................ 119 In Cold Weather at HighAltitude................................... 119
With a Dead Battery ................. 200
Steam Coming from Engine......... 202 Steering Wheel Adjustment................................... 46
Anti-theft Column Lock.............. 52
Stereo Sound System...................... 84
Storing Your Car............................ 182
Sunroof.............................................. 65
Closing Manually....................... 207
Operation...................................... 65
Supplemental Restraint System Service Precautions..................... 17
Servicing....................................... 16
SRS Indicator.......................... 16, 37
System Components.................... 12 Tailgate............................................. 55
Taillights, Changing Bulbs in....... 179
Taking Care of the Unexpected .. 191 Tape Player................................. 89, 98
Technical Descriptions Anti-lock Brake System............ 220
Emission Control Systems........ 224
Three Way Catalytic
Converter................................ 226
Tire Information........................ 221
Temperature Gauge........................ 40
Tether Attachment Points.............. 26 Three Way Catalytic Converter... 226Time, Setting the............................. 68
Tire Chains..................................... 174
Tire, How to Change a Flat.......... 193
Tires................................................ 169 Air Pressure............................... 170
Checking Wear.......................... 171
Compact Spare........................... 192
DOT Tire Quality Grading....... 222
Inflation....................................... 169
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