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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............................ 52
Indicator Lights................................ 53
Gauges.............................................. 58
Speedometer................................ 58
Tachometer.................................. 58
Odometer...................................... 58
Trip Meter.................................... 59
Temperature Gauge.................... 59
Fuel Gauge................................... 59
Maintenance Required
Indicator.................................... 60
Controls Near the Steering Wheel........................................ 61
Headlights.................................... 62
Automatic Lighting Off Feature...................................... 63
Daytime Running Lights............. 63 Instrument Panel Brightness..... 63
Turn Signals................................. 64
Windshield Wipers...................... 64
Windshield Washers................... 66
Hazard Warning........................... 66
Rear Window Defogger.............. 66
Steering Wheel Adjustment....... 67
Steering Wheel Controls ................ 68 Cruise Control.............................. 68
Remote Audio Controls .............. 70
Keys and Locks................................ 71
Keys...............................................71
Immobilizer System..................... 72
Ignition Switch............................. 73
Door Locks................................... 74
Power Door Locks....................... 75
Remote Transmitter.................... 76Childproof Door Locks............... 80
Trunk............................................ 80 Inside Trunk Opener................... 82
Glove Box..................................... 82
HomeLink Universal Transmitter......... 83
Seat Adjustments............................. 88
Front Seat Adjustments.............. 88
Driver's Seat Manual Height
Adjustment............................... 89
Driver's Seat Power Height
Adjustment............................... 89
Driver's Seat Full Power
Adjustments............................. 90
Driver's Lumbar Support............ 91
Front Passenger's Seat
Adjustments............................. 92
Head Restraints........................... 92
Folding Rear Seat........................ 93
Rear Seat Armrest....................... 94
Trunk Pass-through Cover......... 95
Seat Heaters..................................... 96
Power Windows............................... 97
Moonroof.......................................... 98
Mirrors.............................................. 99
Adjusting the Power Mirrors... 100
Parking Brake................................ 101
Digital Clock................................... 102
Console Compartment.................. 103
Coin Box......................................... 103
Beverage Holder............................ 104
Sun Visor......................................... 105
Vanity Mirror................................. 105
Sunglasses Holder......................... 106
Accessory Power Socket.............. 106
Interior Lights................................ 107
Instruments and Controls
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Indicator Lights
TRACTION CONTROLSYSTEM INDICATOR
(P. 56)
CRUISE CONTROLINDICATOR (P. 58)SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 55)
HIGH BEAM INDICATOR
(P. 58)
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEMINDICATOR* (P. 55)
PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR*
(P. 55)
SIDE AIRBAG INDICATOR
(P. 55)
IMMOBILIZER
SYSTEM
INDICATOR
(P. 56)
LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR (P. 309)
CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 310)
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (P. 311)
LOW FUEL INDICATOR
(P. 58)
SEAT BELT REMINDERLIGHT (P. 54)
DOOR AND BRAKE LAMP MONITOR (P. 56)
* The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Differences for the Canadian models are noted in the text.
Instruments and Controls
TRACTION CONTROLSYSTEM INDICATOR
(P. 56)
CRUISE CONTROLINDICATOR (P. 58)SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 55)
HIGH BEAM INDICATOR
(P. 58)
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEMINDICATOR* (P. 55)
PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR*
(P. 55)
SIDE AIRBAG INDICATOR
(P. 55)
IMMOBILIZER
SYSTEM
INDICATOR
(P. 56)
LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR (P. 309)
CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 310)
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (P. 311)
LOW FUEL INDICATOR
(P. 58)
SEAT BELT REMINDERLIGHT (P. 54)
DOOR AND BRAKE LAMP MONITOR (P. 56)
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Indicator Lights
U.S.
Parking Brake and
Brake System Indicator
1. This indicator comes on when you turn the ignition switch ON (II). It
is a reminder to check the parking
brake. Driving with the parking
brake not fully released candamage the brakes and tires.
2. If the indicator remains lit after you have fully released theparking brake while the engine isrunning, or if it comes on while
driving, it can indicate a problem
in the brake system. For complete
information, see page 313 .
Supplemental Restraint
System Indicator
This indicator lights when you turn the ignition switch ON (II). If itcomes on at any other time, it
indicates a potential problem with
your front airbags or automatic seat belt tensioners. This light willalso alert you to a potential problem
with your side airbags. For complete information, see page 47.
Side Airbag Indicator
Only on models equipped with side
airbags
This indicator lights when you turn the ignition switch ON (II). If itcomes on at any other time, it
indicates that the passenger's side airbag has automatically shut off.
For complete information, see page
47.
Malfunction IndicatorLamp
See page 311.
U.S.
Anti-lock Brake System
(ABS) Indicator
Only on models equipped with ABS (see
page 204)
This light normally comes on for a few seconds when you turn theignition 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 205.
Instruments and Controls
Canada
S R S
SIDEAIRBAG
A B S
Canada
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Indicator Lights
Traction Control System(TCS) Indicator
On all V6 models
This indicator has three functions:
1. It comes on as a reminder that you have turned off the Traction
Control System.
2. It flashes when the TCS is regulating wheelspin.
3. If it comes on and stays on when the Traction Control System is on,it indicates that there is a problem
in the TCS.
This light also comes on when you turn the ignition ON (II) and goes offafter the engine starts. See page
206 for more information on the
TCS.
Door and Brake Lamp Monitor
The appropriate light comes on in this display if the trunk or any dooris not closed tightly. If a brake light does not work, the BRAKE LAMP
indicator comes on when you push
the brake pedal with the ignition switch ON (II).
A burned out brake light is a hazard when drivers behind you cannot tell
you are braking. Have your brakelights repaired right away.
All the lights in the monitor display
come on for a few seconds when you
turn the ignition switch ON (II). Turn Signal and
Hazard WarningIndicators
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 oneof the turn signal bulbs is burned out (see page 277 ). 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.
Instruments and Controls
TCS
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Indicator Lights
"Daytime Running
Lights" Indicator
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 at any other time, it means there is a
problem with the DRL. There may also be a problem with the high
beam headlights.
High Beam Indicator
This light comes on with the high beam headlights. See page 60 forinformation on the headlight
controls.
On Canadian models, this indicator
comes on with reduced brightness
when the Daytime Running Lights (DRL) are on (see page 63 ). Cruise Control Indicator
Only on models equipped with Cruise
Control System
This lights when you set the cruise control. See page 68 for information
on operating the cruise control.
Low Fuel Indicator
This light comes on as a reminder that you must refuel soon. Immobilizer System
Indicator
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 blink
and the engine will not start (see
page 72 ).
This indicator also blinks several times when you turn the ignitionswitch from ON (II) to ACCESSORY (I) or LOCK (0).
Washer Level Indicator
Canadian models only
This light comes on when the
washer fluid level is low. Add washer fluid when you see this light come on (see page 246 ).
Instruments and Controls
CRUISE
CONTROL
DRL
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Controls Near the Steering Wheel
Automatic Lighting Off Feature
On EX and EX-V6 models
The Automatic Lighting Off feature turns off the headlights, parking
lights, taillights, side marker lights,license plate lights and instrument
panel lights within 15 seconds of
removing the key from the ignitionswitch and closing the driver's door.
This feature activates if you leave the headlight switch in the
or position, remove the key,
open, then close the driver's door.
If you remove the key from the
ignition switch with the headlight switch on, but do not open the door
and get out, the lights will turn off
after ten minutes.
The lights will turn on again when you unlock or open the driver's door.If you unlock the door, but do not
open it within 15 seconds, the lights
will go off. With the driver's door open, you will hear a lights-on
reminder chime.
Daytime Running Lights
(Canadian Models)
With the headlight switch off, the high beam headlights come on with
reduced brightness when you turn
the ignition switch to ON (II) and
release the parking brake. They
remain on until you turn the ignitionoff, even if you set the parking brake.
The headlights revert to normal operation when you turn them on
with the switch. Instrument Panel Brightness
The knob on the instrument panel controls the brightness of the instru-
ment panel lights. Turn the knob to
adjust the brightness.
Instruments and Controls
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Steering Wheel Controls
The cruise control may not hold the set speed when you are going up and
down hills. If your speed increases
going down a hill, use the brakes to slow down to the desired speed. This
will cancel the cruise control. To resume the set speed, press the
RESUME/accel button. The
CRUISE CONTROL light on the
instrument panel comes on.
When climbing a steep hill, the
automatic transmission may
downshift to hold the set speed.
Changing the Set Speed
You can increase the set cruising
speed in any of these ways:
Press and hold the RESUME/
accel button. The car will acceler-
ate. When you reach the desired
cruising speed, release the button.
Push on the accelerator pedal. Ac-
celerate to the desired cruising
speed and press the SET/decel
button.
To increase your speed in very
small amounts, tap the RESUME/
accel button repeatedly. Each time
you do this, your car will speed up about 1 mph (1.6 km/h).
You can decrease the set cruising speed in any of these ways: Press and hold the SET/decel
button. The vehicle will decelerate.
Release the button when you
reach the desired speed. To slow down in very small
amounts, tap the SET/decel
button repeatedly. Each time you do this, your car will slow down
about 1 mph (1.6 km/h). Tap the brake or clutch pedal
lightly with your foot. TheCRUISE CONTROL light on the
instrument panel will go out.
When the car slows to the desired speed, press the SET/decel button.
The car will then maintain the desired speed.
Even with the cruise control turned
on, you can still use the accelerator
pedal to speed up for passing. After
completing the pass, take your foot off the accelerator pedal. The car
will return to the set cruising speed.
Resting your foot on the brake or
clutch pedal will cause the cruise control to cancel.
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Instruments and Controls
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Steering Wheel Controls
Cancelling the Cruise Control
You can cancel the cruise control in any of these ways: Tap the brake or clutch pedal.
Push the CANCEL button on the
steering wheel.
Press the Cruise Control Master
Switch.
When you push the CANCEL button, or tap the brake or clutch pedal, the
CRUISE CONTROL light on the
instrument panel will go out and the car will begin to slow down. You can
use the accelerator pedal in the
normal way.
The system remembers the previously-set cruising speed. To
return to that speed, accelerate toabove 25 mph (40 km/h) and then
press and release the RESUME/ accel button. The CRUISE CONTROL light comes on. The car
will accelerate to the same cruising speed as before.
Pressing the Cruise Control MasterSwitch turns the system completelyoff and erases the previous cruising
speed from memory. To use the
system again, refer to Using the
Cruise Control.
Remote Audio Controls
On EX model with leather interior and
EX-V6 models
These buttons let you control some functions of the audio system with-out removing your hands from the
wheel. Refer to page 173 for a com- plete explanation.
Instruments and Controls
AUDIO/CH
BUTTON