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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
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See pages f or important saf ety
inf ormation and warnings about how toproperly position seats and seat-backs. 13 14
To adjust the seat forward and
backward, pull up on the lever under
the seat cushion’s f ront edge. Move
the seat to the desired position and
releasethelever.Trytomovethe
seat to make sure it is locked in
position. To change the angle of the seat-back,
pull up on the lever on the outside of
the seat bottom. Move the seat-back
to the desired position and release
the lever. Let the seat-back latch in
the new position.
Make all seat adjustments bef ore
you start driving. FrontSeatAdjustments
Seat A djustments
Inst rument s and Cont rols85
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The height of your driver’s seat is
adjustable. Turn the front dial on the
outside of the seat cushion to raise
the front of the seat bottom and turn
the rear dial to raise the rear.
Make all adjustments bef ore you
start driving.The height of your driver’s seat is
power adjustable. Pull up on the
switch to raise the seat. Push it down
to lower the seat.
Make all adjustments bef ore you
start driving.
On LX model
On Special Edition and EX models
Driver’s Seat Manual Height
AdjustmentDriver’s Seat Power Height
Adjustment
Seat A djustments
Inst rument s and Cont rols86
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Pull up or push down on the f ront of
the switch to move the seat bottom’s
f ront edge up or down. Pull up or
push down on the rear of the switch
to move the rear of the seat bottom
up or down.
Push the horizontal switch forward
or backward to move the seat
forward or backward.
The two power seat adjustment
switches are on the outside edge of
the seat bottom. The horizontal
switch adjusts the seat bottom in
several directions. The short vertical
switch adjusts the seat-back angle.
You can adjust the seat with the
ignition switch in any position. Make
all seat adjustments bef ore you start
driving.
See pages f or important saf ety
inf ormation and warnings about how toproperly position seats and seat-backs.
On all V6 models and the 4-cylinder EX
model with leather interior 13 14
CONT INUED
Driver’s Seat Power A djustments
Seat A djustments
Inst rument s and Cont rols87
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To get into the rear seat on the
driver’s side, open the door and pull
the release lever up on the side of
the seat-back. The seat-back will tilt
f orward to allow easier entry to the
rear seat.To get into the rear seat on the
passenger’s side, push f orward on
the release lever at the base of the
seat-back. The seat-back will tilt
f orward and the entire seat will move
f orward to allow easier entry to the
rear seat. Af ter you return the seat-
back to the upright position, push
the whole seat backwards until it
latches. Make sure the seat is f ully
latched bef ore sitting in it.
To get into the rear seat on the
driver’s side, open the door and pull
up on the seat-back adjustment lever.
The seat-back will tilt f orward to
allow easier entry to the rear seat.
On all V6 models and the 4-cylinder EX
model with leather interior On Special Edition, EX, and the
U.S. LX models
Rear Seat Access
Driver’s Side Passenger’s Side
Seat A djustments
Inst rument s and Cont rols89
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Make sure all windows, mirrors,
and outside lights are clean and
unobstructed. Remove f rost, snow,
or ice.
Check that the hood and trunk are
f ully closed.Check the adjustment of the seat
(see page ).
Check the adjustment of the
inside and outside mirrors (see
page ).
Check the adjustment of the
steering wheel (see page ).
Make sure the doors are securely
closed and locked.
Fasten your seat belt. Check that
your passengers have f astened
their seat belts (see page ).Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
Check the indicator lights in the
instrument panel.
Start the engine (see page ).
Check the gauges and indicator
lights in the instrument panel (see
page ).
Check that any items you may be
carrying with you inside are stored
properly or f astened down
securely. Visually check the tires. If a tire
looks low, use a gauge to check its
pressure.
Youshoulddothefollowingchecks
and adjustments every day bef ore
you drive your car.
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