This section gives inf ormation about
the controls and displays that
contribute to the daily operation of
your Honda. All the essential
controls are within easy reach............................
Control Locations .56
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Indicator Lights .57
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Gauges .63
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Speedometer .63
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Tachometer .63
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Odometer .63
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Trip Meter .64
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Temperature Gauge . 64
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Fuel Gauge .64
Maintenance Required ...................................
Indicator .65
Controls Near the Steering .......................................
Wheel .66
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Headlights .67 Automatic Lighting Off
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Feature .68
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Daytime Running Lights . 68
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 69
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Turn Signals .69
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Windshield Wipers .70
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Windshield Washers . 71
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Hazard Warning .71
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Rear Window Def ogger . 72
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Steering Wheel Adjustment . 73
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Keys and Locks .74
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Keys .75
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Immobilizer System . 75
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Ignition Switch .76
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Power Door Locks .78
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Lockout Prevention . 79
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Remote Transmitter . 79
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Trunk .82
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Emergency Trunk Opener . 83
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Glove Box .84
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Seat Adjustments .85
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Front Seat Adjustments . 85
Driver’s Seat Manual Height ..............................
Adjustment .86
Driver’s Seat Power Height ..............................
Adjustment .86 Driver’s Seat Power
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Adjustments .87
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Driver’s Lumbar Support . 88
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Rear Seat Access .89
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Head Restraints .90
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Folding Rear Seat .91
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Seat Heaters .93
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Power Windows .94
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Moonroof .96
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Mirrors .97
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Adjusting the Power Mirrors . 97
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Parking Brake .99
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Digital Clock .100
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Sunglasses Holder .100
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Beverage Holder .101
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Console Compartment . 102
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Sun Visor .103
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Vanity Mirror .103
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Coin Box .104
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Center Pocket .104
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Accessory Power Socket . 104
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Interior Lights .105
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Ceiling Light .105
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Spotlights .105
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Courtesy Lights .106
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols55
This shows your speed in miles per
hour (mph). The smaller inner
numbers are the speed in kilometers
per hour (km/h).The tachometer shows the engine
speed in revolutions per minute
(rpm). To protect the engine f rom
damage, never drive with the
tachometer needle in the red zone.
The odometer shows the total dis-
tance your car has been driven. It
measures miles in U.S. models and
kilometers in Canadian models.
The total number is displayed when
you turn the ignition switch ON (II).
It is illegal under U.S. f ederal law and
Canadian provincial regulations to
disconnect, reset, or alter the
odometer with the intent to change
the number of miles or kilometers
indicated.
This shows your speed in kilometers
per hour (km/h). The smaller inner
numbers are the speed in miles per
hour (mph).
U.S. Models
Canadian Models
Speedometer T achometer
Odometer
Gauges
Inst rument s and Cont rols
U.S. Model shown
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NOTICE, Explanation of . i
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Numbers, Identif ication . 342
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Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 192
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Odometer .63
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Odometer, Trip .64
Oil ........................
Change, How to .250
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Change, When to .238
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Checking Engine .196
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Pressure Indicator . 58,327
Selecting Proper Viscosity ......................................
Chart .249
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ON (Ignition Key Position) . 78
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor ....................................
Recovery .352
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Operation in Foreign Countries . 351
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Outside Mirrors .97
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Overheating, Engine .324
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Owner Maintenance Checks . 245
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Oxygenated Fuels .350 ..............................
Paint Touch-up .305
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Panel Brightness Control . 69
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Park Gear Position .212
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Parking .216
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Parking Brake .99
Parking Brake and Brake .................
System Indicator . 59,331
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Parking Lights .67
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Parking Over Things that Burn . 216
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PGM-FI System .353
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Polishing and Waxing . 305
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Pre-Drive Saf ety Checklist . 11
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 18
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Proper Seat Belt Usage . 15
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Protecting Adults .12
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Additional Safety Precautions . 19
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Advice f or Pregnant Women . 18
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Protecting Children .20
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Protecting Inf ants .29
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Protecting Larger Children . 36
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Protecting Small Children . 33
Using Child Seats with .....................................
Tethers .40 ...................
Radiator Overheating . 324
Radio/Cassette/CD Changer ....................
Sound System . 138,161
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Radio/CD Sound System . 123
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Readiness Codes . 340,355
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Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement . 294
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Rear Seat Access .89
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Rear Seat, Folding .91
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Rear View Mirror .97
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Rear Window Def ogger . 72
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Reclining the Seat Backs . 85,88
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Recommended Shif t Speeds . 210
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Reminder Lights .57
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Remote Audio Controls . 178
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Remote Transmitter .83
Replacement Inf ormation .................
Air Cleaner Element . 267
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 280
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Engine Coolant .255
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Engine Oil and Filter . 250
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Fuses .334
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Light Bulbs .290
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Schedule .236, 242
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Spark Plugs .269, 271
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