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µThe power window system has a key-
of f delay f unction. The windows will
stilloperateforuptotenminutes
after you turn off the ignition.
Opening either f ront door cancels
the delay function. You must turn
the ignition switch ON (II) again
bef ore you can raise or lower the
windows.
The master control panel also con-
tains these extra features:
To open the driver’s window only
partially, push the window switch
down lightly and hold it. The window
will stop as soon as you release the
switch.
The moonroof has two positions: it
can be tilted up in the back f or
ventilation, or it can be slid back into
the roof. Use the switch under the
lef t dashboard vent to operate the
moonroof . The ignition switch must
be ON (II).
To open the driver’s
window f ully, push the window
switch f irmly down and release it.
The window automatically goes all
the way down. To stop the window
f rom going all the way down, pull
back on the window switch brief ly.
The AUTO f unction only works to
lower the driver’s window. To raise
the window, you must pull back on
the window switch and hold it until
the window reaches the desired
position. The MAIN switch controls power to
the passengers’ windows. With this
switch of f , the passengers’ windows
cannot be raised or lowered. The
MAIN switch does not af f ect the
driver’s window. Keep the MAIN
switch of f when you have children in
the car so they do not injure them-
selves by operating the windows
unintentionally.
On EX and EX V-6 models
Moonroof
AUTO
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Power Windows, Moonroof
98
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Keep the inside and outside mirrors
clean and adjusted f or best visibility.
Be sure to adjust the mirrors bef ore
you start driving.
The inside mirror has day and night
positions. The night position reduces
glare f rom headlights behind you.
Flip the tab on the bottom edge of
the mirror to select the day or night
position.
The moonroof has a key-of f delay.
You can still open and close the
moonroof f or up to ten minutes af ter
you turn of f the ignition. The key-of f
delay cancels as soon as you open
either f ront door. You must then
turn the ignition ON (II) for the
moonroof to operate.
To tilt up the back of the moonroof ,
press and hold the center button
( ). To close the moonroof ,
press and hold the top of the switch
( ). To open the moonroof ,
press and hold the bottom of the
switch ( ). Release the switch
when the moonroof gets to the
desired position. Make sure
everyone’s hands are away f rom the
moonroof bef ore opening or closing
it.
CONT INUED
Mirrors
Moonroof , Mirrors
Inst rument s and Cont rols
99
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Opening or closing the
moonroof on someone’s hands
or fingers can cause seriousinjury.
Make sure all hands and fingers
are clear of the moonroof
before opening or closing it. If you try to open the moonroof in
below-f reezing temperatures, or when
it is covered with snow or ice, you can
damage the moonroof panel or motor.
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The outside mirrors are heated to re-
move fog and frost. With the ignition
switchON(II),turnontheheaters
by pressing the button. The light in
the button comes on as a reminder.
Press the button again to turn the
heaters off.To apply the parking brake, pull the
lever up f ully. To release it, pull up
slightly, push the button, and lower
the lever. The parking brake light on
the instrument panel should go out
when the parking brake is f ully
released with the engine running
(see page ).
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On all Canadian models except DX
model
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Mirrors, Parking Brake
Parking Brake
101
PPAARRKKIINNGGBBRRAAKKEELLEEVVEERR
HHEEAATTEEDDMMIIRRRROORRBBUUTTTTOONNDriving the car with the parking brake
applied can damage the rear brakes
and axles.
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To use the sun visor, pull it down.
You can also use the sun visor at the
side window. Remove the support
rod f rom the clip and swing the sun
visor toward the side window. In this
position, the sun visor can be
extended by sliding out the
extension.All models except the DX model
have lighted vanity mirrors.
The light beside the mirror comes
on only when the headlight switch is
in one of the on positions.
Touseavanitymirroronthebackof
the sun visor, pull up the cover.
Make sure you put the sun visor
back in place when you are getting
into or out of the car. Do not use the
sun visor extension over the rear
view mirror.
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Sun Visor, Vanit y Mirror
Sun Visor Vanity Mirror
105
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Some larger styles of sunglasses
may not f it in the holder.This socket is intended to supply
power f or 12 volt DC accessories
that are rated 120 watts or less (10
amps).
It will not power an automotive type
cigarette lighter element.
To use the accessory power socket,
pull out on the cover. The ignition
switch must be in ACCESSORY (I)
or ON (II).
To open the sunglasses holder, push
on the f ront edge. It will unlatch and
swing down. To close it, push it until
it latches. Make sure the holder is
closed while you are driving.On all models except DX
Sunglasses Holder, A ccessory Power Socket
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Sunglasses Holder
A ccessory Power Socket
106
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Turn on the spotlight by pushing the
button next to each light. Push the
button again to turn it off. You can
use the spotlights at all times.
The ceiling light has a three-position
switch. In the OFF position, the light
does not come on. In the center
position, the ceiling light comes on
when you open any door. The ceiling light (with the switch in
the center position) also comes on
when you unlock the door with the
remote transmitter (see page ).
The light f ades out af ter both doors
are closed.
The light goes out when all doors are
closed. After all doors are closed tightly, the
light dims slightly, then f ades out in
about 10 seconds. In the ON position,
the ceiling light stays on
continuously.
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On all models except DX
EX, EX-V6
DX, LX, LX-V6
Interior Lights
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Ceiling L ight
Spotlights
107
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Each door has a courtesy light. This
lightcomesonwhenyouopenthe
door.Your car also has a courtesy light in
the ignition switch. This light comes
on when you open the driver’s door.
It remains on f or several seconds
af ter the door is closed.
On all models except DX
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Courtesy Lights
Interior Lights
108
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The heating and air conditioning
systems in your Honda provide a
comf ortable driving environment in
all weather conditions.
The standard audio system has
many f eatures. This section de-
scribes those f eatures and how to
use them. (If you selected an
optional audio system, ref er to the
operating instructions that came
with it.)
The security system helps to dis-
courage vandalism and thef t of your
Honda.
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Heating and Cooling . 110
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What Each Control Does . 110 ............
How to Use the System . 113
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To Turn Everything Of f . 116
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Climate Control System . 117
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Fully-automatic Operation . 119
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Semi-automatic Operation . 120
Sunlight Sensor/
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Temperature Sensor . 124
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Audio System (DX) . 125
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Operating the Radio . 126
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Adjusting the Sound . 129
Operating the Cassette
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Player . 130
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Caring f or Cassettes . 132
Operating the Optional CD
.................................
Changer . 133
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Protecting Compact Discs . 135
CD Changer Error
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Indications . 136
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Audio System (LX and LX-V6) . 137
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Operating the Radio . 137
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Adjusting the Sound . 141
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Operating the CD Player . 142
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Operating the CD Changer . 144
CD player Error
.............................
Indications . 146 CD Changer Error
.............................
Indications . 147
Operating the Cassette .....................................
Player . 148
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Tape Search Functions . 150
Caring f or the Cassette
.....................................
Player . 151
...
Audio System (EX and EX-V6) . 153
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Operating the Radio . 154
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Adjusting the Sound . 157
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Audio System Lighting . 158
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Radio Frequencies . 158
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Radio Reception . 158
Operating the Cassette
.....................................
Player . 160
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Tape Search Functions . 161
Caring f or the Cassette
.....................................
Player . 164
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Operating the CD Changer . 165
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Protecting Compact Discs . 171
CD Changer Error
.............................
Indications . 172
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Remote Audio Controls . 173
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Thef t Protection . 174
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Security System . 175
Air conditioning is optional on the
U.S. DX model.
On EX and EX-V6 models
Comf ort and Convenience Features
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures 109