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 . 54
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Indicator Lights . 55
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Gauges . 60
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Speedometer . 60
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Tachometer . 60
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Odometer . 60
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Trip Meter . 61
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Temperature Gauge . 61
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Fuel Gauge . 61
Maintenance Required
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Indicator . 62
Controls Near the Steering .......................................
Wheel . 63
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Headlights . 64 Automatic Lighting Off
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Feature . 65
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Daytime Running Lights . 65
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 65
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Turn Signals . 66
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Windshield Wipers . 66
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Windshield Washers . 68
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Hazard Warning . 68
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Rear Window Def ogger . 68
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Steering Wheel Adjustment . 69
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Keys and Locks . 70
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Keys . 70
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Immobilizer System . 71
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Ignition Switch . 72
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Door Locks . 73
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Power Door Locks . 74
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Remote Transmitter . 75
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Childproof Door Locks . 79
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Trunk . 79
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Emergency Trunk Opener . 80
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Glove Box . 81
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Seat Adjustments . 82
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Front Seat Adjustments . 82
Driver’s Seat Manual Height
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Adjustment . 83 Driver’s Seat Power Height
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Adjustment . 83
Driver’s Seat Full Power ............................
Adjustments . 84
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Driver’s Lumbar Support . 85
Front Passenger’s Seat
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Adjustments . 86
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Head Restraints . 86
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Folding Rear Seat . 87
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Rear Seat Armrest . 88
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Seat Heaters . 90
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Power Windows . 91
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Moonroof . 92
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Mirrors . 93
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Adjusting the Power Mirrors . 94
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Parking Brake . 95
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Digital Clock . 96
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Console Compartment . 97
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Coin Box . 97
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Beverage Holder . 98
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Sun Visor . 99
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Vanity Mirror . 99
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Sunglasses Holder . 100
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Accessory Power Socket . 100
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Interior Lights . 101
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols53
Both f ront seats are equipped with
seat heaters. The ignition must be
ON (II) to use them. Push the right
side of the switch, HI, to rapidly heat
up the seat. After the seat reaches a
comf ortable temperature, select LO
by pushing the lef t side of the switch.
This will keep the seat warm.The HI or LO indicator lights and
remains lit until you turn it of f by
pushing the opposite side of the
switch lightly. The indicator will turn
off.
In HI, the heater turns of f when the
seat gets warm, and turns back on
after the seat’s temperature drops. It
continues to cycle as long as you
leave it set on HI. The HI indicator
remains lit as a reminder that you
have the heater on.
In LO, the heater runs continuously.
It does not cycle with temperature
changes.
Do not use the seat heaters, even
on the LO setting, if the engine is
lef t idling f or an extended period.
They can weaken the battery,
causing hard starting.
Use the HI setting only to heat the
seats quickly. Select the LO
setting when the seats f eel warm.
The HI setting draws large
amounts of current f rom the
battery.
Follow these precautions whenever
you use the seat heaters:
Because of the sensors f or the side
airbag system, there is no heater in
the passenger’s seat-back.
On Canadian SE, EX V-6 models and EX
model with leather interior
Seat Heaters
Inst rument s and Cont rols90
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.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.
After all doors are closed tightly, the
light dims slightly, then f ades out in
about 10 seconds. In the ON position,
the ceiling light stays on
continuously.
The light goes out when all doors are
closed. 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.
75On all models except U.S. DX and Value
Package
U.S. DX, Value Package, LX, LX V-6 and all SE models EX, EX V-6
Interior Lights
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Ceiling L ight
Spotlights
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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.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 air condi-
tioning ON and OFF. The indicator
above the button lights when the
A/C is on.
Air Conditioning is optional on the
U.S. DX model.
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.
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.
This button turns the rear window
def ogger on and of f (see page ).68
Except EX V-6 model
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures
Heating and Cooling
Air Conditioning (A/C) Button Recirculation Button
Rear Window Def ogger Button
T emperature Control Dial
Fan Control Dial
What Each Control Does
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Turn the ignition switch to LOCK
(0). Make sure the headlights and
all other accessories are off.
Remove the cover f rom the f use
box.Check each of the large f uses in
the under-hood f use box by
looking through the top at the wire
inside. Removing these f uses
requires a Phillips-head screw-
driver.
Check the smaller f uses in the
under-hood f use box and all the
fuses in the interior fuse boxes by
pulling out each f use with the f use
puller provided in the under-hood
fuse box.
If something electrical in your car
stops working, the f irst thing you
should check f or is a blown f use.
Determine f rom the chart on pages
and , or the diagram on the
fuse box lid, which fuse or fuses
control that component. Check those
f uses f irst, but check all the f uses
bef ore deciding that a blown f use is
not the cause. Replace any blown
f uses and check the component’s
operation. 3.
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Checking and Replacing Fuses
Fuses
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