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The coin box is located under the air
vent. To open the coin box, pull the
bottom edge. Close it with a f irm
push.To use the accessory power socket,
pull up the cover. The ignition switch
must be in ACCESSORY (I) or ON
(II).
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.
The center pocket is located under
the audio system. To open the lid,
pull it down. Close it with a f irm push.On EX model in the U.S., and LX and Si
models in Canada
CoinBox CenterPocket AccessoryPowerSocket
Coin Box, Center Pocket, A ccessory Power Socket
Inst rument s and Cont rols103
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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. In the ON
position, the ceiling light stays on
continuously.The ceiling light (with the switch in
the center position) comes on when
you remove the key f rom the ignition
switch. If you do not open a door, the
light stays on, then f ades out in
about 10 seconds.
The ceiling light (with the switch in
the center position) also comes on
when you unlock the door with the
key or the remote transmitter (see
page ).
Your car also has a f ront ceiling light
between the sun visors. 85On EX model in the U.S., and Si model
in Canada
Ceiling L ight
Interior Lights
Inst rument s and Cont rols105
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Turn on the spotlight by pushing the
lens. Push the lens again to turn it
of f . You can use the spotlights at all
times.
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. 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 EX model in the U.S., and Si model
in Canada On LX model
On EX model in the U.S.
Interior Lights
Spotlights Courtesy L ights
Inst rument s and Cont rols106
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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.) .....................
Heating and Cooling .108
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What Each Control Does . 108
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How to Use the System . 110
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To Turn Everything Of f . 115
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Audio System (DX) .116
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Operating the Radio . 116
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Adjusting the Sound . 120
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Audio System Lighting . 121
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Digital Clock .121
Operating the Optional Cassette .....................................
Player .122
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Tape Search Functions . 123
Operating the Optional .............
CD Player/Changer . 125
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Audio System (U.S. HX, LX) . 128
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Operating the Radio . 128
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Adjusting the Sound . 132
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Audio System Lighting . 133
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Digital Clock .133
Operating the Cassette .....................................
Player .134
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Tape Search Functions . 135
Operating the Optional .............
CD Player/Changer . 137Audio System (U.S. EX and
...................
Canadian LX, Si) . 140
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Operating the Radio . 140
.................
Adjusting the Sound . 144
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Audio System Lighting . 145
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Digital Clock .145
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Radio Frequencies . 146
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Radio Reception .147
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Operating the CD Player . 149
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Operating the CD Changer . 151
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Protecting Compact Discs . 152
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CD Player Error Indications . 153
CD Changer Error .............................
Indications .154
Operating the Cassette .....................................
Player .155
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Tape Search Functions . 156
Caring f or the Cassette .....................................
Player .158
.......................
Thef t Protection .159
Air conditioning is standard on LX
andEXmodelsintheU.S.,andLX
model in Canada. It is optional on
other models.
Comf ort and Convenience Features
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures107
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Proper use of the Heating and
Cooling system can make the
interior dry and comf ortable, and
keep the windows clear f or best
visibility.
If your car does not have air
conditioning, it can be installed at
any time. Your dealer can install a
genuine Honda air conditioning
system that meets Honda’s high
quality standards and is designed to
exactly f it your car. Please contact
your dealer f or more inf ormation.
Turning this dial clockwise increases
the f an’s speed, which increases air
flow.This button controls the source of
the air going into the system. When
the indicator in this button is lit, air
from the car’s interior is sent
through the system again (Recircula-
tion mode). When the indicator is off,
air is brought in f rom outside the car
(Fresh Air mode).
Turning this dial clockwise increases
the temperature of the air flow. This button turns the air condi-
tioning ON and OFF. The indicator
in the button lights when the A/C is
on.
This button turns the rear window
def ogger on and of f (see page ).
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Standard f or LX and EX models in the
U.S., and DX and LX models in CanadaOptional f or other models
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures
Heating and Cooling
Recirculation Button
What Each Control Does
Fan Control Dial
T emperature Control Dial Air Conditioning (A/C) Button
Rear Window Def ogger Button
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When the interior has cooled down
to a more comf ortable temperature,
close the windows and set the
controls as described f or normal
cooling.Air conditioning places an extra load
on the engine. Watch the engine
coolant temperature gauge (see page
) when driving in stop-and-go
traf f ic or climbing a long, steep hill.
If it moves near the red zone, turn
of f the A/C until the gauge reads
normally.
If the interior is very warm f rom
beingparkedinthesun,youcancool
it down more rapidly by setting up
the controls this way: Turn on the A/C by pressing the
button. The light in the button
comesonwhenafanspeedis
selected.
Make sure the temperature
control dial is all the way to the left.
Select .
If the outside air is humid, select
Recirculation mode. If the outside
air is dry, select Fresh Air mode.
Set the f an to the desired speed.
Start the engine.
Turn on the A/C by pressing the
button. Make sure the tempera-
ture control dial is turned all the
way to the left.
Set the f an to maximum speed.
Open the windows partially. Select
and Fresh Air mode.
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Heating and Cooling
T o Cool wit h A /C
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You can use the instrument panel
brightness control dial to adjust the il-
lumination of the audio system (see
page ). The audio system
illuminates when the parking lights
are on, even if the radio is turned of f .
Theaudiosystemalsodisplaysthe
time. To set the time, the ignition
switch must be in ACCESSORY (I)
or ON (II), and you must wait about
f ive seconds af ter perf orming any
other operations with the system.You can quickly set the time to the
nearest hour. If the displayed time is
bef ore the half hour, the clock is set
back to the previous hour by
pressing and holding the CLOCK
button, then pressing the RESET
(Preset 6) button. If the displayed
time is af ter the half hour, the clock
is set forward to the beginning of the
next hour.For example:
1:06 would RESET to 1:00.
1:52 would RESET to 2:00.
Adjust the minutes by pressing and
holding the CLOCK button, then
pressing the M (Preset 5) button. Adjust the hours by pressing and
holding the CLOCK button, then
pressing the H (Preset 4) button. 71
Audio System
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures
A udio System L ighting
Digital Clock
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The cassette system f eatures Dolby
B noise reduction, automatic
sensing of chromium-dioxide (CrO )
tape, and autoreverse f or continuous
play.
When the system reaches the end of
the tape, it will automatically reverse
direction and play the other side. If
you want to remove the cassette
f rom the drive, press the EJECT
button.
If you turn the system of f while a
tape is playing, either with the PWR/
VOL knob or by turning of f the
ignition, the cassette will remain in
the drive. When you turn the system
back on, the tape will begin playing
where it lef t of f .
To switch to the radio or optional CD
changer while listening to a tape,
press the AM/FM or CD/TAPE
button. To change back to the
cassette player, press the CD/TAPE
button.
The tape direction indicator will light
to show you which side of the
cassette is playing. The indicates
thesideyouinsertedfacingupward
is now playing. If you want to play
the other side, press the PROG
button. Make sure the tape opening on the
cassette is facing to the right, then
insert the cassette most of the way
into the slot. The system will pull it
in the rest of the way, and begin to
play.
Dolby noise reduction turns on when
you insert a cassette. If the tape was
not recorded with Dolby noise
reduction, turn it of f by pressing the
NR button.
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Dolby noise reduction manuf actured under
license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corpo-
ration. ‘‘DOLBY’’ and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories
Licensing Corporation.
Audio System
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures
Operating the Optional Cassette
Player
122