Your car has three tether anchorage
points under the rear window f or
securing a tether-style child seat to
the car.
Since a tether can provide additional
security, we recommend using a
tether whenever one is required or
available.The tether anchorage points are
located under plastic covers. Pivot
the cover backward to access the
anchorage point.
Attach the tether strap hook to the
tether anchorage point as shown in
the illustration, then tighten the
strap according to the child seat
maker’s instructions. Make sure the
strap is not twisted.
Using Child Seats with T ethers
Protecting Children
Driver and Passenger Saf ety40
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High levels of carbon monoxide can
collect rapidly in enclosed areas,
such as a garage. Do not run the
engine with the garage door closed.
Even with the door open, run the
engine only long enough to move the
vehicle out of the garage.Select the Fresh Air mode.
Select the mode.
Turn the f an on high speed.
Set the temperature control to a
comfortable setting.
Your car’s exhaust contains carbon
monoxide gas. You should have no
problem with carbon monoxide
entering the car in normal driving if
you maintain your car properly.
Have the exhaust system inspected
f or leaks whenever:
The car is raised f or an oil change.
You notice a change in the sound
of the exhaust.
Thecarwasinanaccidentthat
may have damaged the underside. With the trunk lid open, air f low can
pull exhaust gas into your car’s
interior and create a hazardous
condition. If you must drive with the
trunk lid open, open all the windows
and set the heating and cooling
system/climate control system as
shown below.
If you must sit in your parked car,
even in an unconf ined area, with the
engine running, adjust the heating
and cooling system/climate control
system as f ollows:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Carbon Monoxide Hazard
Driver and Passenger Saf ety52
Carbon monoxide gas is toxic.
Breathing it can cause
unconsciousness and even kill
you.
Avoid any enclosed areas or
activities that expose you to
carbon monoxide.
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
.....................................
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
..........................
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
...........................................
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
............................
Adjustments .87
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Driver’s Lumbar Support . 88
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Rear Seat Access .89
..........................
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
.........................................
Moonroof .96
.............................................
Mirrors .97
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Adjusting the Power Mirrors . 97
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Parking Brake .99
..................................
Digital Clock .100
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Sunglasses Holder .100
...........................
Beverage Holder .101
.................
Console Compartment . 102
........................................
Sun Visor .103
................................
Vanity Mirror .103
........................................
Coin Box .104
...............................
Center Pocket .104
.............
Accessory Power Socket . 104
...............................
Interior Lights .105
..............................
Ceiling Light .105
...................................
Spotlights .105
........................
Courtesy Lights .106
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols55
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column contain controls f or driving
f eatures you use most of ten. The lef t
lever controls the turn signals,
headlights, and high beams. The
right lever controls the windshield
washers and wipers.
The tilt adjustment lever on the
underside of the steering column
allows you to tilt the steering wheel. The switches for the hazard warning
lights and rear window def ogger are
located to the right of the steering
column.To use the horn, press the pad
around the ‘‘H’’ logo.
The controls under the lef t air vent
are f or the moonroof , cruise control,
and the TCS.
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Controls Near the Steering Wheel
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Make sure the rear window is clear
and you have good visibility bef ore
starting to drive.
The rear window def ogger will clear
fog,frost,andthinicefromthe
window. Push the def ogger button to
turn it on and of f . The light above
the button lights to show the
def ogger is on. If you do not turn it
of f , the def ogger will shut itself of f
af ter about 15 minutes. It also shuts
of f when you turn of f the ignition.
You have to turn it on again when
you restart the car. The def ogger and antenna wires on
the inside of the rear window can be
accidentally damaged. When
cleaning the glass, always wipe side
to side.
Rear Window Def ogger
Controls Near the Steering Wheel
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The driver’s armrest has a master
power window control panel. To
open the passenger’s window, push
down on the switch and hold it down
until the window reaches the desired
position. To close the window, pull
back on the window switch. Release
the switch when the window gets to
the position you want.
Your car’s windows are electrically-
powered. Turn the ignition switch to
ON(II)toraiseorloweranywindow.
Each door has a switch that controls
its window. To open the window,
push the switch down and hold it.
Release the switch when you want
the window to stop. Close the
window by pulling back on the
switch and holding it.
Power Windows
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Closing a power window on
someone’s hands or fingers can
cause serious injury.
Make sure your passengers are
away from the windows before
closing them.
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The master control panel also con-
tains these extra features:
To open the driver’s window only
partially, push the window switch
down lightly and hold it. The window
will stop as soon as you release the
switch. To open the driver’s
window f ully, push the window
switch f irmly down and release it.
The window automatically goes all
the way down. To stop the window
f rom going all the way down, pull
back on the window switch brief ly. The MAIN switch controls power to
the passenger’s window. With this
switch of f , the passenger’s window
cannot be raised or lowered. The
MAIN switch does not af f ect the
driver’s window. Keep the MAIN
switch of f when you have children in
the car so they do not injure them-
selves by operating the window
unintentionally.
The power window system has a key-
of f delay f unction. The windows will
stilloperateforuptotenminutes
after you turn off the ignition.
Opening either door cancels the
delay function. You must turn the
ignition switch ON (II) again before
you can raise or lower the windows.
The AUTO f unction only works to
lower the driver’s window. To raise
the window, you must pull back on
the window switch and hold it until
the window reaches the desired
position.
The light inside the AUTO switch
comes on when you turn the ignition
switch to ON (II).
AUTO
Power Windows
Inst rument s and Cont rols95
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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