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To open the console compartment,
pull up on the lower lever and lif t the
lid.
To close, lower the lid and push it
down until it latches.The console compartment has a
Compact Disc holder.
You can put small items in the tray
located in the console compartment
lid. To use the tray, pull up on the
upper lever and lif t up the armrest
pad.
The console compartment also has a
coin holder in the f ront of the tray.On EX and EX-V6 models
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Console Compart ment
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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.Touseavanitymirroronthebackof
the sun visor, pull up the cover.
The light beside the mirror comes
on only when the parking lights are
on.
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.
Sun Visor
Vanity Mirror
Sun Visor, Vanit y Mirror
Inst rument s and Cont rols103
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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).
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.
The center pocket is located under
the audio system. To open the lid,
pull it down. Close it with a f irm push.
On U.S. LX and LX-V6 models
A ccessory Power Socket
Coin Box Center Pocket
Coin Box, Center Pocket, A ccessory Power Socket
Inst rument s and Cont rols104
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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 either door.
Af ter both doors are closed tightly,
the light dims slightly, 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
remote transmitter (see page ).
The light f ades out af ter both doors
are closed. In the ON position, the ceiling light
stays on continuously. The light goes out when both doors
are closed.
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EX, EX-V6 On EX and EX-V6 models
U.S. LX, LX-V6
Ceiling L ight
Spotlights
Interior Lights
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The courtesy light in each door
comes on when the door is opened,
and goes out when the door is closed.
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. Courtesy Lights
Interior Lights
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Heating and Cooling .108
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What Each Control Does . 108
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How to Use the System . 111
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To Turn Everything Of f . 114
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Climate Control System . 115
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Fully-automatic Operation . 117
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Semi-automatic Operation . 118
Sunlight Sensor/ ............
Temperature Sensor . 122
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Audio System (LX, LX-V6) . 123
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AM/FM/CD Audio System . 123
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Operating the Radio . 124
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Adjusting the Sound . 128
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Audio System Lighting . 129
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Operating the CD Player . 130 .....
Operating the CD Changer . 132
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CD Player Error Indications . 133
CD Changer Error .............................
Indications .134
Operating the Cassette .....................................
Player .135
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Tape Search Functions . 136
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Audio System (EX, EX-V6) . 138
AM/FM/Cassette/ .
CD Changer Audio System . 138
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Operating the Radio . 139
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Adjusting the Sound . 143
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Audio System Lighting . 144
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Radio Frequencies . 144
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Radio Reception .144
Operating the Cassette .....................................
Player .146
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Tape Search Functions . 147
Caring f or the Cassette .....................................
Player .150
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Operating the CD Changer . 151
Loading CDs in the .............................
Changer .152
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Operation .154
Removing CDs from the .............................
Changer .156 .......
Protecting Compact Discs . 158
CD Changer Error .............................
Indications .159
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Remote Audio Controls . 160
Audio System (Special Edition ..................................
models) .161
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Operating the Radio . 162
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Adjusting the Sound . 166
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Radio Frequencies . 167
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Radio Reception .167
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Operating the CD Player . 169
Operating the Optional CD .................................
Changer .171
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Protecting Compact Discs . 172
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CD Player Error Indication . 173
CD Changer Error Indications. 174
Operating the Cassette .....................................
Player .175
Caring f or the Cassette .....................................
Player .178
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Thef t Protection .179
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Security System .180
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Cruise Control .181
HomeLink Universal .................................
Transceiver .185
Comf ort and Convenience Features
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures107
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This button controls the source of
the air going into the system. When
the indicator above this button is lit,
air f rom 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).This button turns the rear window
def ogger on and of f (see page ).
This button turns the air condi-
tioning ON and OFF. The indicator
above the button lights when the
A/C is on. Turning this dial clockwise increases
the temperature of the air flow. Turning this dial clockwise increases
the f an’s speed, which increases air
flow. 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.
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Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures
Heating and Cooling
Recirculation Button Rear Window Def ogger Button
Air Conditioning (A/C) Button T emperature Control Dial Fan Control Dial What Each Control Does
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Use the MODE buttons to select the
vents the air flows from. Some air
will f low f rom the dashboard corner
vents in all modes.Air f lows f rom the f loor
vents. Air f low is divided between
the vents in the dashboard and the
f loor vents. Air flows from the center
and corner vents in the dashboard.
Air f lows f rom the def roster
vents at the base of the windshield. Air f low is divided between
the f loor vents and the def roster
vents at the base of the windshield.
When you select or ,
the system automatically switches to
Fresh Air mode and turns on the
A/C.
Heating and Cooling
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures
Mode Buttons
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