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Your Car at a Glance
INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS
(P.
63)
WINDSHIELD
WIPERS/WASHERS
(P.
64,
65,
66) REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER
(P.
66)
HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS
(P.
66)
CRUISE CONTROLS
(P.
68)
HORN
(P.
61)
TILT ADJUSTMENT
(P.
67)
REMOTE AUDIO CONTROLS (P. 70)
(EX with leather and EX-V6 models)
HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS
(P.
62,
64)
CRUISE CONTROL
(P.
68) TRACTION CONTROL
SYSTEM
(P.
206)
MOONROOF SWITCH
(P.
98)
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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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Controls Near the Steering Wheel
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 and the cruise
control.
The tilt adjustment lever on the underside of the steering columnallows you to tilt the steering wheel.
* To use the horn, press the pad
around the "H" logo.
Instruments and Controls
INSTRUMENT PANEL
BRIGHTNESS
(P. 63)
WINDSHIELD
WIPERS/WASHERS
(P.
64, 65, 66) REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER
(P.
66)
MOONROOF
SWITCH
(P.
98)
TRACTION
CONTROLSYSTEM
(P.
206)
CRUISE
CONTROL
(P.
68)
TILT ADJUSTMENT
(P.
67) HORN*
(P.
61)
HAZARD
WARNING
LIGHTS
(P.
66)
CRUISE
CONTROLS
(P.
68)
REMOTE AUDIO CONTROLS (P. 70)
(on EX with leather and EX-V6 models)
HEADLIGHTS/
TURN SIGNALS
(P.
62, 64)
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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
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Keys and Locks
Keys
Your car comes with two master keys and a valet key.
The master key fits all the locks on your car: Ignition
Doors
Trunk
Glove box
Trunk release handle
Trunk pass-through cover
Rear seat trunk access The valet key works only in the
ignition and the door locks. You can
keep the trunk, trunk release handle,
trunk pass-through cover, rear seat
trunk access and glove box locked
when you leave your car and the
valet key at a parking facility.
You should have received a key number plate with your keys. You
will need this key number if you ever have to get a lost key replaced. Keep
the plate stored in a safe place. If you
need to replace a key, use only
Honda-approved key blanks.
These keys contain electronic circuits that are activated by the
Immobilizer System. They will not
work to start the engine if the circuits are damaged. Protect the keys from direct
sunlight, high temperature, and
high humidity. Do not drop the keys or set heavy
objects on them.
Keep the keys away from liquids.
If they get wet, dry them immedi-
ately with a soft cloth.
The keys do not contain batteries. Do not try to take them apart.
Remote Transmitter
Some models also come with two
remote transmitters; see page 76 for
an explanation of their operation.
Instruments and Controls
KEY
NUMBER
PLATE
MASTER
KEY
(BLACK)
VALET KEY
(GREY)
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Keys and Locks
Lockout Prevention
If you forget and leave the key in the
ignition switch, Lockout Prevention
will not allow you to lock the driver's door. With the driver's door open
and the key in the ignition, both
master door lock switches aredisabled. However, if the driver's
door is not open, the master door
lock switches are not disabled. Pushing the switch down on the
open passenger's door will lock all
doors. If you try to lock an open
driver's door by pushing in the lock
tab, the tabs on all doors pop out. Pushing in the lock tab on the
passenger's door only locks that door.
Remote Transmitter
On EX and EX-V6 models
You can lock and unlock your car
with the remote transmitter. When
you push the LOCK button, all doors lock. The parking lights, side marker
lights, and taillights flash once. When you push the UNLOCK button
once, only the driver's door unlocks.
The remaining doors unlock when you push the button a second time.
The parking lights, side marker lights, and taillights flash twice.
The ceiling light (if the ceiling light switch is in the center position) will
come on when you press the
UNLOCK button. If you do not open
any door, the light stays on for about10 seconds, then fades out. If you
relock the doors with the remote
transmitter before 10 seconds have elapsed, the light will go off
immediately.
Instruments and Controls
LED
LOCK
BUTTON
TRUNK
RELEASE
BUTTON
PANIC
BUTTON
UNLOCK
BUTTON
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Keys and Locks
You cannot lock or unlock the doors with the remote transmitter if anydoor is not fully closed or the key is
in the ignition switch.
If you unlock the doors with the
remote transmitter, but do not open any of the doors within 20 seconds,
the doors automatically relock and
the security system sets.
When you push the LOCK button a second time within 5 seconds after
you have locked the doors, the horn
will sound once to verify that the security system will be set. To open the trunk, push the Trunk
Release button for approximately
one second.
The trunk will not open if the key is in the ignition switch.
Panic Mode
Panic mode allows you to remotely
activate your car's security system to
attract attention. When activated, the
horn will sound, and the exterior
lights will flash, for about 30 seconds.
To activate panic mode, press and hold the PANIC button for about two
seconds.
To cancel Panic mode before 30 seconds, press any button on the
remote transmitter. You can also
turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
CONTINUED
Instruments and Controls
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Keys and Locks
Replacing the Battery
When the remote transmitter's battery begins to get weak, it may
take several pushes on the button to
lock or unlock the doors, and the LED will not light. Replace the
battery as soon as possible.
Battery type: CR2025
To replace the battery, pry the twoparts of the transmitter apart.
Remove the old battery and note the
polarity. Make sure the polarity of
the new battery is the same (+ side
facing up), then insert it in the
transmitter.
Instruments and Controls
BATTERY