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 .64
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Indicator Lights .65
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Gauges .72
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Speedometer .72
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Tachometer .72
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Odometer/Trip Meter . 73
Outside Temperature ..................................
Indicator .73
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Fuel Gauge .74
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Temperature Gauge . 74
Controls Near the Steering .......................................
Wheel .75
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Headlights .76 ............
Daytime Running Lights . 77
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 77
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Turn Signals .77
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Windshield Wipers .78
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Windshield Washers . 79
Rear Window Wiper and .....................................
Washer .80
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Hazard Warning .81
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Rear Window Def ogger . 81
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Parking Brake .82
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Steering Wheel Adjustment . 83
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Keys and Locks .84
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Keys .84
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Immobilizer System . 85
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Ignition Switch .86
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Power Door Locks .88
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Remote Transmitter . 89
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Childproof Door Locks . 93
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Tailgate .93
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Glove Box .96
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Seats .97
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Front Seat Adjustments . 97
Driver’s Seat Height ..............................
Adjustment .98
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FrontSeatArmrests . 98
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Head Restraints .99 ............
Rear Seat Adjustments . 100
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Rear Seat Armrest .101
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Reclining the Front Seats . 102
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Folding the Rear Seats . 104
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Detachable Anchor . 108
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Seat Heaters .109
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Power Windows .110
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Moonroof .113
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Mirrors .114
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Adjusting the Power Mirrors . 114
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Center Table .115
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Beverage Holders .116
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Built-in Table .117
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Center Pocket .119
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Storage Box .119
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Driver’s Pocket .120
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Coin Tray .120
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Sunglasses Holder .121
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Accessory Power Sockets . 122
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Dashboard Pocket .123
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Interior Lights .124
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Ceiling Light .124
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Spotlights .124
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Cargo Area Light .125
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Ignition Switch Light . 125
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols63
If you leave any door open with the
keynotintheignitionswitch,the
ceiling light will go of f af ter three
minutes.
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 f ades out in about 30 seconds.
The ceiling light (with the switch in
the center position) also comes on
when you unlock the door with the
key, the lock tab on the driver’s door,
the master door lock switch, or the
remote transmitter (see page ).Turn on a 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.
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. Af ter all
doors are closed tightly, the light
f ades out in about 30 seconds. In the
ON position, the ceiling light stays
on continuously. 90
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Interior Lights
Ceiling L ight
Spotlights
124
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The cargo area light has a three-
position switch. In the OFF position,
the light does not come on. In the
center position, the light comes on
when you open the tailgate or the
hatch glass. In the ON position, the
light stays on continuously.The ignition switch light comes on
when you unlock the driver’s door,
and f ades out about 30 seconds af ter
you close the door.
Interior Lights
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Cargo A rea L ight
Ignition Switch L ight
125
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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.
Turning this dial clockwise increases
the f an’s speed, which increases air
flow.
Turning this dial clockwise increases
the temperature of the air flow.
This button turns the air condi-
tioning ON and OFF. The indicator
in the button lights when the A/C is
on.This button controls the source of
the air going into the system. When
the indicator in this button is lit, air
f rom the vehicle’s interior is sent
through the system again (Recircula-
tion mode). When the indicator is off,
air is brought in f rom outside the
vehicle (Fresh Air mode).
This button turns the rear window
def ogger on and of f (see page ).Use the MODE control dial to select
the vents the air flows from. Some
air will f low f rom the dashboard
vents in all modes.
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Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures
Heating and Cooling
What Each Control Does
Fan Control Dial
T emperature Control Dial
Air Conditioning (A/C) Button Recirculation Button
Rear Window Def ogger ButtonMode Control Dial
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Removethelensbycarefully
prying on the edge of the lens with
a f ingernail f ile or a small f lat-tip
screwdriver. Do not pry on the
edge of the housing around the
lens.
Although the ceiling light, cargo area
light and spotlights come apart the
same way, they do not use the same
type of bulbs.
Ceiling light:Pryontherearedgeof thelens
near both sides.
Spotlights: Pry on the front edge in front of
both spotlights.
Cargo area light: Pry on the front edge to the lens
near both sides.
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Lights
Maint enance
Replacing Interior L ight Bulbs
293
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Amps. Circuits ProtectedAmps. Circuits Protected
1
2
3
4
5 6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
15 A
10 A
10 A
10 A
Ignition Coil
Daytime running lights
ACG
Not Used 7.5 A
20 A
7.5 A
7.5 A
7.5 A
7.5 A 10 A
10 A
20 A
20 A
15 A
15 A
7.5 A 20 A
20 A
20 A
20 A
20 A Power Window Relay
Moonroof
Accessory, Radio
Rear Wiper
Meter
Not Used
Daytime running lights
SRS
Remote Control Mirrors
LAF Heater
Heated Seat
Fuel Pump
Turn Signal Lights
Front Wiper
Not Used
Front Right Power Window
Front Left Power Window
Rear Lef t Power Window
Rear Right Power Window
: On Canadian models
Rear Accessory Power Socket Front Accessory Power Socket
Fuses
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed335
INTERIOR FUSE BOX
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Specif ications
T echnical Inf ormation343
Air Conditioning
Battery
Tires Alignment Fuses
Lights HFC-134a (R-134a)
17.0 18.7 oz (480 530 g) SP-10
12 V
12 V 60/55 W
21/5 W
36 AH/5 HR
12 V 12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
21 W
3CP
8W
4CP
8W
5W
21 W
21/5 W
21 W
12 V 3 CP
Refrigerant type
Charge quantity
Lubricant type
Capacity
12 V See page
335or the fuse label
attached to the inside of the fuse
box door under the steering
column.
45 AH/20 HR
12 V 26 psi (180 kPa , 1.8 kgf/cm
)
26 psi (180 kPa , 1.8 kgf/cm)
P205/70R15 95S
Size
Pressure Toe-in
Camber
Caster 1°45’1°
0°
0.08 in (2.0 mm) 0.0in(0mm)
See page
336or the fuse box
cover.
Interior
Under-hood
Headlights
Front turn signal/side marker
lights
Parking lights
Rear turn signal lights
Stop/Taillights
Back-up lights
License plate light
Ceiling light
Spotlights
Cargo area Light
Rear side marker lights
High-mount brake light Front
Rear
Front
Rear
Front
Front/Rear
Front
Rear
(H4/HB2)
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Accessories and Modif ications . 191
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Accessories .191
.
Additional Safety Precautions . 192
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Modif ications .192
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .......................................
Position) .87
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Accessory Power Sockets . 122
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Additives, Engine Oil . 248
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Airbag (SRS) .10, 54
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Air Cleaner Element .265
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Air Conditioning System . 128
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Maintenance .274
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Usage .128
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Air Outlets (Vents) .130
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Air Pressure, Tires .278
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High Speed Driving . 279
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Normal Driving .279
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Alcohol in Gasoline .346
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Antif reeze .251
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...............................
Indicator .68, 214
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Operation .212
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Anti-thef t, Audio System . 178Anti-thef t Steering Column
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Lock .87
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Appearance Care .297
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Audio System .137
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Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 52
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Automatic Speed Control . 179
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Automatic Transmission . 204
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Capacity,Fluid .342
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Checking Fluid Level . 260
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Shif ting .205
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Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 204
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Shif t Lever Positions . 205
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Shif t Lock Release . 209
Battery Charging System ...........................
Indicator .66, 326
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Jump Starting .320
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Maintenance .269
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Specif ications .343
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Bef ore Driving .183
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Belts,Seat .8,50
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Beverage Holders .116
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Body Repairs .305 Brakes
...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 212
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Break-in, New Linings . 184
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Bulb Replacement .290
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Fluid .263
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Parking .82
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System Indicator . 66,329
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Wear Indicators .211
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Braking System .211
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Break-in, New Vehicle . 184
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Brightness Control, Instruments . 77
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Brights, Headlights .76
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Built-in Table .117
Bulb Replacement ..........................
Back-up Lights .290
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Brake Lights .290
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Cargo Area Light .293
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Ceiling Light .293
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Front Parking Lights . 289
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Front Side Marker Lights . 288
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Headlights .287
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High-mount Brake Light . 292
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Interior Lights .293
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License Plate Light . 291
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