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Mirrors, Parking Brake

Adjusting the Power Mirrors
On HX and EX models in the U.S., and Si
model in Canada
Adjust the outside mirrors with the adjustment switch on the left side of
the dashboard:
1. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
2. Move the selector switch to L (driver's side) or R (passenger's

side).
3. Push the appropriate edge of the
adjustment switch to move the

mirror right, left, up or down.
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 the switch. 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 53).
Instruments and Controls

SELECTOR SWITCH

ADJUSTMENT SWITCH

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Accessory Power Socket, Ashtrays

Accessory Power Socket

To use the accessory power socket,
pull down the cover. The ignition
switch must be in ACCESSORY (I)

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

It will not power an automotive type
cigarette lighter element. Ashtrays
(Optional)
Front and rear ashtrays are available
as options. The front ashtray fits in
the beverage holder.
The rear ashtray fits in the rear of the center armrest.
Open the rear ashtray by swinging
the upper edge down. To remove the ashtray for emptying, open the
ashtray and then lift it up and out.
Use the ashtray only for cigarettes,
cigars, and other smoking materials. To prevent a possible fire and damage
to your vehicle, don't put paper or
other things that can burn in the

ashtray.

Instruments and Controls
ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET

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Interior Light

(U.S.: EX, Canada: Si)

The interior light has a three- position switch. In the OFF position,
the light does not come on. In thecenter position, the interior lightcomes on when you open any door.
In the ON position, the interior light stays on continuously.
(U.S.: DX, HX, Canada: DX)

On U.S. vehicles with remote

transmitter

The interior light (with the switch in the center position) also comes on
when you unlock the door with the
remote transmitter (see page 70).
If you installed a non-Honda radio in
your vehicle, the interior light will no longer work.
(U.S.: EX)

Turn on the spotlight by pushing the button next to each light. Push the
button again to turn it off. You canuse the spotlights at all times.
Instruments and Controls

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Heating and Cooling

Proper use of the Heating and
Cooling system can make the

interior dry and comfortable, and

keep the windows clear for best

visibility.

If your vehicle does not have air

conditioning, it can be installed at

any time. Your dealer will install a
Genuine Honda air conditioning

system that meets Honda's high

quality standards and is designed to

exactly fit your vehicle. Please

contact your dealer for more

information.
What Each Control Does Fan Control Lever
Sliding this lever to the right
increases the fan's speed, which
increases air flow.
Comfort and Convenience Features MODE BUTTONS
RECIRCULATION
BUTTON AIR CONDITIONING
BUTTON

TEMPERATURE
CONTROL LEVER FAN CONTROL

LEVER

Temperature Control Lever
Sliding this lever to the right
increases the temperature of the air

flow.

Air Conditioning (A/C) Button
This button turns the air condi- tioning ON and OFF. The indicatorin the button lights when the A/C is

on.
Recirculation Button
This button controls the source of the air going into the system. When
the indicator in this button is lit, air
from the vehicle's interior is sent through the system again (Recircula-
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Heating and Cooling

To Cool with A/C

1. Turn on the A/C by pressing the button. The light in the buttonshould come on.
2. Make sure the temperature control lever is all the way to the

left.
3. Select
4. If the outside air is humid, select Recirculation mode. If the outside
air is dry, select Fresh Air mode.
5. Set the fan to the desired speed.
If the interior is very warm from
being parked in the sun, you can cool it down more rapidly by setting up
the controls this way:
1. Start the engine.
2. Turn on the A/C by pressing the button. Make sure the tempera-
ture control lever is all the way to
the left.
3. Set the fan to maximum speed.
4. Open the windows partially. Select and Fresh Air mode. When the interior has cooled down
to a more comfortable temperature,close the windows and set the
controls as described for normal

cooling.
Air conditioning places an extra load
on the engine. Watch the engine
coolant temperature gauge (see page 56) when driving in stop-and-go
traffic or climbing a long, steep hill. If it moves near the red zone, turn
off the A/C until the gauge reads
normally.
Comfort and Convenience Features MODE BUTTONS


RECIRCULATION

BUTTON AIR CONDITIONING
BUTTON

TEMPERATURE CONTROL LEVER
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Audio System

Operating the Cassette Player
Standard on Si model in Canada

The cassette system features Dolby
B* noise reduction, automatic
sensing of chromium-dioxide (CrO2)

tape, and autoreverse for continuous

play.

* Dolby noise reduction manufactured under

license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corpo-

ration. "DOLBY" and the double-D symbol
are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories

Licensing Corporation.

Make sure the tape opening on the
cassette is facing to the right, then
insert the cassette most of the way
into the slot. The system will pull it
in the rest of the way, and begin to

play.

The tape direction indicator will light to show you which side of the
cassette is playing. The
indicates
the side you inserted facing upward
is now playing. If you want to play the other side, press the PROG

button.

Dolby B noise reduction turns on
when you insert a cassette. If the tape was not recorded with Dolby Bnoise reduction, turn it off by
pressing the NR button.
When the system reaches the end of the tape, it will automatically reversedirection and play the other side. If
you want to remove the cassette
from the drive, press the EJECT
button.

If you turn the system off while a
tape is playing, either with the PWR/
VOL knob or by turning off the ignition, the cassette will remain in
the drive. When you turn the system
back on, the tape will begin playing
where it left off.
To switch to the radio or optional CD changer while listening to a tape, press the AM/FM or CD/TAPE
button. To change back to the cassette player, press the CD/TAPE
button.

Tape Search Functions

With a cassette playing, you can use the FF, REW, TMS, or REPEAT
function to find a desired program.FF/REW — Fast Forward and
Rewind mov e
the tape rapidly. Press
and release the REW side of the
TUNE/SEEK bar to rewind the tape, or the FF side to fast forward. Press
the PLAY button to take the system
out of rewind or fast forward. If the system reaches the end of the tape
while in fast forward or rewind, it automatically stops that function,
reverses direction, and begins to play.

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Audio System

Caring for the Cassette Player
The cassette player picks up dirt and oxides from the tape. This contami-
nation builds up over time and
causes the sound quality to degrade.
To prevent this, you should clean the player after every 30 hours of use.
Your dealer has a cleaning kit
available.

If you do not clean the cassette
player regularly, it may eventually
become impossible to remove the
contamination with a normal
cleaning kit.
Use 100-minute or shorter cassettes.Cassettes longer than that use
thinner tape that may break or jam
the drive. Look at the cassette before you
insert it. If the tape is loose, tighten
it by turning a hub with a pencil or
your finger.
If the label is peeling off, remove it
from the cassette or it could cause the cassette to jam in the player.
Never try to insert a warped ordamaged cassette in the player.
When they are not in use, store cassettes in their cases to protect
them from dust and moisture. Never
place cassettes where they will be exposed to direct sunlight, high heat,
or high humidity. If a cassette is
exposed to extreme heat or cold, letit reach a moderate temperature
before inserting it in the player.
Never try to insert foreign objects
into the cassette player. If you see the error indication " " on the display, press the
EJECT button and remove the
cassette from the unit. Make sure
the tape is not damaged. If the cassette will not eject or the error
indication stays on after the cassette
ejects, take the vehicle to your
Honda dealer.
If a problem develops in the connec-
tion between the cassette player and
the radio, you will see " " in
the display. Take the vehicle to your Honda dealer.

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Audio System
Protecting Compact Discs

Handle a CD by its edges; never

touch either surface. Contamination

from fingerprints, liquids, felt-tip
pens, and labels can cause the CD to

not play properly, or possibly jam in

the drive.
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 disc, use a clean soft cloth.
Wipe across the disc 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 disc, causingskipping 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.
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