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Open the glove box by squeezing the
handle. Close it with a f irm push.
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Glove Box
98
An open glove box can cause
serious injury to your passenger
inacrash,evenifthe
passenger is wearing the seatbelt.
Always keep the glove box
closed while driving.
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To open the beverage holder, push
on the top. The beverage
holder lid is spring-loaded and will
swing open. To close it, push it down
until it latches.The lidless beverage holder is
locatedatthefrontofthecenter
console.
Be caref ul when you are using the
beverage holder. A spilled liquid that
is very hot can scald you or your
passengers. Spilled liquids can also
damage the upholstery, carpeting,
and electrical components in the
interior.
CONT INUED
OnLXandEXmodelsintheU.S.
On DX model in the U.S., and DX
and LX models in Canada
Beverage Holder
Inst rument s and Cont rols99
PPuusshh
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A beverage holder for rear seat
passengers is in the back of the
console. To use it, pivot the lid down.Squeeze the handle and slide the
console compartment lid backward
to access the compartment.On EX model in the U.S.
OnLXandEXmodelsintheU.S.,and
LX model in Canada
Console Compartment
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Beverage Holder, Console Compartment
100
HHAANNDDLLEE
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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.It will not power an automotive type
cigarette lighter element.
The center pocket is located under
the audio system. To open the lid,
pull it down. Close it with a f irm push.
To use the accessory power socket,
pull up the cover.
This socket is intended to supply
power f or 12 volt DC accessories
that are rated 120 watts or less (10
amps). To power an accessory, the
ignition switch must be in
ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II).OnLXandEXmodelsintheU.S.and
LX model in Canada
CoinBox CenterPocket AccessoryPowerSocket
Coin Box, Center Pocket, A ccessory Power Socket
Inst rument s and Cont rols101
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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. In the ON
position, the ceiling light stays on
continuously.The ceiling light (with the switch in
the center position) comes on when
you remove the key f rom the ignition
switch. If you do not open a door, the
light stays on, then f ades out in
about 10 seconds.
Your car also has a f ront ceiling light
between the sun visors. The ceiling light (with the switch in
the center position) also comes on
when you unlock the door with the
key or the remote transmitter (see
page ).
83On EX model in the U.S.
Ceiling L ight
Interior Lights
Inst rument s and Cont rols102
EEXX
FFRROONNTT
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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.
Turn on the spotlight by pushing the
lens. Push the lens again to turn it
of f . You can use the spotlights at all
times.
The f ront ceiling light contains two
spotlights as well as a main light.
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.
On EX model in the U.S. On LX model in the U.S. and Canada On EX model in the U.S.
Spotlights
Courtesy L ight
Interior Lights
Inst rument s and Cont rols103
EEXXLLXX
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Î
ÎThe heating and air conditioning
systems in your Honda provide a
comf ortable driving environment in
all weather conditions.
The standard audio system has
many f eatures. This section de-
scribes those f eatures and how to
use them. (If you selected an
optional audio system, ref er to the
operating instructions that came
with it.) .....................
Heating and Cooling . 106
.........
What Each Control Does . 106
............
How to Use the System . 108
..........
To Turn Everything Of f . 113
Audio System (U.S. and ........................
Canadian DX) . 114
.................
Operating the Radio . 114
.................
Adjusting the Sound . 118
............
Audio System Lighting . 119
..............................
Digital Clock . 119
Operating the Optional Cassette
.....................................
Player . 120
............
Tape Search Functions . 121
Operating the Optional
.............
CD Player/Changer . 123
...............
Audio System (U.S. LX) . 126
.................
Operating the Radio . 126
.................
Adjusting the Sound . 130
............
Audio System Lighting . 131
..............................
Digital Clock . 131
Operating the Cassette
.....................................
Player . 132
............
Tape Search Functions . 133
Operating the Optional
.............
CD Player/Changer . 135 Audio System (U.S. EX and
.....
Canadian LX and DX-GOP) . 138
.................
Operating the Radio . 138
.................
Adjusting the Sound . 142
............
Audio System Lighting . 143
..............................
Digital Clock . 143
....................
Radio Frequencies . 144
........................
Radio Reception . 145
.........
Operating the CD Player . 147
.....
Operating the CD Changer . 149
.......
Protecting Compact Discs . 150
....
CD Player Error Indications . 151
CD Changer Error
.............................
Indications . 152
Operating the Cassette .....................................
Player . 153
............
Tape Search Functions . 154
Caring f or the Cassette
.....................................
Player . 156
............................
Thef t Protection . 157
...............................
Cruise Control . 159
Your Honda has an anti-thef t audio
system that requires a code number
to enable it.
Air conditioning is standard on LX
andEXmodelsintheU.S.,andLX
and DX-GOP models in Canada. It is
optional on other models.
On the U.S. EX model, and Canadian LX
and DX-GOP models
Comf ort and Convenience Features
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures105