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Instrument
s an d Control s
This section gives information about the controls and displays that
contribute to the daily operation of
your Honda. All the essential controls are within easy reach.
Control Locations............................ 52
Indicator Lights................................ 53
Gauges.............................................. 58
Speedometer................................ 58
Tachometer..................................
58
Odometer...................................... 58
Trip Meter.................................... 58
Fuel Gauge...................................
59
Temperature Gauge.................... 59
Maintenance Required
Indicator...................................
60
Controls Near the Steering
Wheel........................................
61
Headlights....................................
62
Daytime Running Lights............. 62
Instrument Panel Brightness..... 63
Turn Signals................................. 63
Windshield Wipers...................... 64
Windshield Washers................... 65
Hazard Warning........................... 65
Rear Window Defogger.............. 65
Steering Wheel Adjustment....... 66
Steeling Wheel Controls................ 67
Cruise Control.............................. 67
Keys and Locks................................ 70
Keys............................................... 70
Learning Key................................ 71
Immobilizer System..................... 71
Ignition Switch............................. 73
Power Door Locks.......................74
Lockout Prevention..................... 75
Remote Transmitter ...................
. 75
Trunk...........................................
78
Glove Box..................................... 79
Seat Adjustments............................ .
80
Front Seat Adjustments.............. 80
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment............................... 81
Rear Seat Access......................... 81
Head Restraints........................... 82
Seat Heaters..................................... 83
Folding Rear Seat............................ 84
Power Windows............................... 85
Moonroof.......................................... 87
Mirrors..............................................
88
Adjusting the Power Mirrors..... 8
8
Parking Brake.................................. 89
Digital Clock..................................... 90
Beverage Holder..............................
91
Console Compartment.................... 92
Coin Box.......................................... .
93
Accessory Power Socket................ 93
Ashtrays............................................ 94
Interior Lights.................................. 94
Ceiling Lights............................... 94
Courtesy Lights........................... 95
Instrument s an d Control s
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Indicato
r Light s
The instrument panel has many indicators to give you important
information about your ear.
* The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Differences for Canadian models are
noted in the text.
Instruments an d Control s
MALFUNCTIO
N
INDICATO R LAM P SUPPLEMENTA
L
RESTRAIN T
SYSTE M
INDICATO R PARKIN
G BRAK E AN D
BRAK E SYSTE M INDICATOR *
TRUNK-OPE N
INDICATO R
DOOR-OPE N
INDICATO R ANTI-LOC
K BRAK E
SYSTE M INDICATO R*
IMMOBILIZE R
SYSTE M INDICATO R
LO W OI L
PRESSUR
E
INDICATO R SEA
T BEL T
REMINDE R LIGH T LO
W FUE L
INDICATO R
CRUIS E CONTRO L
INDICATO R
HIG
H BEA M
INDICATO R
CHARGIN
G SYSTE M
INDICATO R
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Indicato
r Light s
Sea t Bel t Reminde r Ligh t
This indicator lights when you turn the ignition switch ON (II). It is a
reminder to you and your passengersto protect yourselves by fastening
the seat belts. A beeper also sounds
if you have not fastened your seat
belt.
If you do not fasten your seat belt,
the beeper will stop after a few seconds but the light stays on until
you do.
Both the ligh
t and the beeper
stay off if you fasten your seat belt
before turning on the ignition.
* The U.S. Type SH instrument panel is shown. Differences for the Canadian
model are noted in the text.
Instrument s an d Control s MALFUNCTIO
N
INDICATO R LAM P SUPPLEMENTA
L
RESTRAIN T
SYSTE M
INDICATO R PARKIN
G BRAK E AN D
BRAK E SYSTE M INDICATOR *
ACTIV E TORQU E TRANSFE R
SYSTE M INDICATO R
ANTI-LOC K BRAK E
SYSTE M INDICATOR *
TRUNK-OPE
N
INDICATO R
DOOR-OPE N
INDICATO R
IMMOBILIZER
SYSTE M INDICATO R
LO W OI L PRESSUR E
INDICATO R
CHARGIN G SYSTE M
INDICATO R HIG
H BEA M
INDICATO R
SEA
T BEL T
REMINDE R LIGH T LO
W FUE L
INDICATO R
CRUIS E CONTRO L
INDICATO R
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Indicator Light s
Supplementa l Restrain t
System Indicato r
This indicator lights when you turn
the ignition switch ON (II). If it
comes on at any other time, it
indicates a problem in thesupplemental restraint system. For
complete information, see page 47.
Immobilize r Syste m
Indicato r
This indicator comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition
switch ON (II). It will then go off if
you have inserted a properly-coded ignition key. If it is not a properly-
coded key, the indicator will blinkand the engine will not start (see
page 71).
This indicator also blinks several times when you turn the ignitionswitch from ON (II) to ACCESSORY (I) or LOCK (0). Chargin
g Syste m
Indicato r
If this light comes on when the
engine is running, the battery is not
being charged. For complete
information, see page 249.
Lo w Oi l Pressur e
Indicato r
The engine can be severely damaged
if this light flashes or stays on when
the engine is running. For complete
information, see page 248.
Malfunctio n Indicato r
Lam p
See page 250.
Cruis e Contro l Indicato r
This lights when you set the cruise
control. See page 67 for information
on operating the cruise control.
Parkin g Brak e
an d Brak e
System
Indicato r
This light has two functions:
1. It lights as a reminder that you have not released the parking
brake. Driving with the parking
brake applied can damage thebrakes and tires.
2. If it remains lit after you release the parking brake while the engine
is running, or comes on while driving, it can indicate a problemin the brake system. For complete
information, see page 251.
Instrument s an d Control s
SRS
CRUISE
CONTRO L
U.S. Canad a
BRAKE
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Indicato
r Lights
U.S .
Anti-lock Brak e
Syste m (ABS )
Indicato r
This light normally comes on for a few seconds when you turn the
ignition switch ON (II), and when
the ignition switch is turned toSTART (III). If this light comes on at
any other time, there is a problem in
the ABS. If this happens, take the
car to your dealer to have it checked.
With the light on, your car still has normal braking ability but no anti-
lock. For complete information, see
page 156.
Activ
e Torqu e Transfe r
Syste m (ATTS ) Indicato r
Type SH only
This indicator normally comes o
n for
a few seconds when you turn the
ignition switch ON (II).
If it comes on at any other time,
there is a problem in the Active
Torque Transfer System (ATTS). If this happens, take the car to yourdealer to have it checked. With the
indicator on, your car will corner
normally, but you will not have active
torque transfer. Tur
n Signa l an d
Hazar d Warnin g
Indicator s
The left or right turn signal light blinks when you signal a lane changeor turn. If the light does not blink or
blinks rapidly, it usually means one of the turn signal bulbs is burned out (see page 218). Replace the bulb as
soon as possible, since other drivers
cannot see that you are signalling.
When you turn on the Hazard
Warning switch, both turn signal lights blink. All turn signals on the outside of the car should flash.
Instrument s an d Control s
Canad
a
AB S
ATTS
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Indicato
r Light s
Trunk-ope n Indicato r
This light comes on if the trunk lid is not closed tightly.
Door-ope n Indicato r
This light comes on if either door is not closed tightly.
High Bea m Indicato r
This light comes on with the high beam headlights. See page 62 for
information on the headlight
controls.
On Canadian models, this indicator
comes on with reduced brightness
when the Daytime Running Lights (DRL) are on (see page 62). Lo
w Fue l Indicato r
This indicator is located in the fuel gauge. It comes on as a reminder
that you must refuel soon. "Daytim
e Runnin g
Lights " Indicato r
Canadian models only
This indicator lights when you turn the ignition switch to ON (II) withthe headlight switch off and the
parking brake set. It should go off if
you turn on the headlights or release the parking brake. If it comes on atany other time, it means there is a
problem with the DRL. There mayalso be a problem with the high
beam headlights.
Instrument s an d Control s
LO
W FUE L INDICATO R
DRL
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Gauges
Fue l Gaug e
This shows how much fuel you have. It is most accurate when the car is on
level ground. It may show slightly more or less than the actual amount
when you are driving on curvy or hilly roads. The gauge stays at the same fuel
level reading after you turn off theignition. When you add fuel, the
gauge slowly changes to the new
reading after you turn the ignition switch back ON (II). Temperatur
e Gaug e
This shows the temperature of the engine's coolant. During normal
operation, the pointer should rise
from the bottom white mark to about the middle of the gauge. In severedriving conditions, such as very hot
weather or a long period of uphill driving, the pointer may rise to near
the upper white mark. If it reaches
the red (Hot) mark, pull safely to the side of the road. Turn to page 246 for
instructions and precautions on
checking the engine's cooling
system.
Instrument s an d Control s
FUE
L GAUG E
TRI
P METE R
SPEEDOMETE
R
TACHOMETE R
TEMPERATUR E
GAUG E MAINTENANC
E
REQUIRE D INDICATO R
ODOMETE
R TRIP METE R
RESE T BUTTO N
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Control
s Nea r th e Steerin g Whee l
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
washers and wipers.
The controls under the left air vent are for the moonroof, cruise control
and instrument panel brightness.
The switches for the hazard warning lights and rear window defogger are
to the right of the steering column.
The tilt adjustment lever on the underside of the steering column
allows you to tilt the steering wheel.
Instruments an d Control s
WINDSHIEL
D
WIPERS/WASHER S
(P . 64 )
CRUIS
E
CONTRO L
(P .
67 ) INSTRUMEN
T PANE L
BRIGHTNES S
(P . 63 )
HAZAR
D WARNIN G
LIGHT S
(P . 65 )
REAR WINDO W
DEFOGGER
(P . 65 )
HOR
N
BUTTON S
TILT
ADJUSTMEN
T
(P . 66 )
HEADLIGHTS
/
TUR N SIGNAL S
(P . 62 )
MOONROO
F
(P . 87 )
