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Your Car at a Glance
DOOR LOCK
SWITCH
(P.75)
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
(P.97)
MIRROR
CONTROLS (P.100)
HEATING/COOLING
CONTROL (P.110)
AUDIO SYSTEM
(P.125)
TRUNK RELEASE
HANDLE/
FUEL FILL DOOR
(P.80, 178) HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE
(P.
180)
DIGITAL CLOCK
(P.102)
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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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Control Locations
Instruments and Controls
MIRROR
CONTROLS
(P.100) DIGITAL CLOCK
(P.102)
HEATING/COOLING
CONTROL
(P.110)
AUDIO SYSTEM
(P.125)
HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE
(P.180)
TRUNK RELEASE
HANDLE/
FUEL FILL DOOR
(P.80, 178)
DOOR LOCK
SWITCH (P.75)
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES (P.97)
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Moonroof, Mirrors
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 from the
moonroof before opening or closing
it.
The moonroof has a key-off delay.
You can still open and close the
moonroof for up to ten minutes after
you turn off the ignition. The key-off delay cancels as soon as you open
either front door. You must then
turn the ignition ON (II) for the
moonroof to operate.
If you try to open the moonroof in
below-freezing temperatures, or when it is covered with snow or ice, you can
damage the moonroof panel or motor.
Mirrors
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 reduces
glare from headlights behind you. Flip the tab on the bottom edge of
the mirror to select the day or night
position.
Instruments and Controls
Opening or closing the
moonroof on someone's hands
or fingers can cause serious injury.
Make sure all hands and fingers
are clear of the moonroof before opening or closing it.
TAB
NOTICE
CONTINUED
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Mirrors
Adjusting the Power Mirrors
On all models except DX
Adjust the outside mirrors with the
adjustment switch on the driver's
door armrest:
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 theadjustment 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.
Instruments and Controls
SELECTOR SWITCH
ADJUSTMENT SWITCH
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Mirrors, Parking Brake
On all Canadian models except DX
model
The outside mirrors are heated to re- move fog and frost. With the ignitionswitch ON (II), turn on the heaters
by pressing the button. The light in
the button comes on as a reminder. Press the button again to turn the
heaters off. 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 with the engine running (see page 55). Driving the car with the parking brake
applied can damage the rear brakes
and axles.
Instruments and Controls
HEATED MIRROR BUTTON
PARKING BRAKE LEVER
NOTICE
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Sun Visor, Vanity Mirror
Sun Visor
To use the sun visor, pull it down.
You can also use the sun visor at the side window. Remove the support
rod from 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.
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.
Vanity Mirror
To use a vanity mirror on the back ofthe sun visor, pull up the cover.
All models except the DX modelhave lighted vanity mirrors.
The light beside the mirror comes on only when the headlight switch is
in one of the on positions.
Instruments and Controls