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
Push the appropriate edge of the
adjustment switch to move the
mirrorright,left,up,ordown.
When you f inish, move the
selector switch to the center (off)
position. This turns of f the
adjustment switch so you can’t
move a mirror out of position by
accidentally bumping the switch.
Keeptheinsideandoutsidemirrors
clean and adjusted f or best visibility.
Be sure to adjust the mirrors bef ore
you start driving.
The inside mirror has day and night
positions. The night position reduces
glare f rom headlights behind you.
Flip the tab on the bottom edge of
the mirror to select the day or night
position.
Adjust the outside mirrors with the
adjustment switch on the driver’s
door armrest:
Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
Move the selector switch to L
(driver’s side) or R (passenger’s
side). 3.
4.
1.
2.
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Mirrors
Adjusting the Power Mirrors
114
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To use the center table, pull up the
outside edge of the table until it
latches. To store it, pull the lever and
lower the table.
The outside mirrors are heated to re-
move fog and frost. With the ignition
switchON(II),turnontheheaters
by pressing the button. The light in
the button comes on as a reminder.
Press the button again to turn the
heaters off. Sitting on or getting under the table,
or putting heavy objects on the table,
may damage or deform it.
Do not put any items on the table
while driving. They may f all down or
f ly around when you go around
corners or brake hard.On EX and EX-L models in Canada
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Mirrors, Center Table
Center Table
115
Youshoulddothefollowingchecks
and adjustments every day bef ore
you drive your vehicle.Make sure all windows, mirrors,
and outside lights are clean and
unobstructed. Remove f rost, snow,
or ice. 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 ).
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 ).
Visually check the tires. If a tire
looks low, use a gauge to check its
pressure.
Check that any items you may be
carrying with you inside are stored
properly or f astened down
securely. Make sure the doors are securely
closed and locked.
Check that the hood, tailgate and
hatch glass are f ully closed.
1.
2.
3.
4. 5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
97
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Driving
Preparing to Drive
199
Many states and Canadian provinces
require special outside mirrors when
towing a trailer. Even if they don’t,
you should install special mirrors if
you cannot clearly see behind you, or
if the trailer creates a blind spot.
Askyourtrailersalesorrental
agency if any other items are
recommended or required f or your
towing situation.When preparing to tow, and bef ore
driving away, be sure to check the
f ollowing:
The vehicle has been properly
serviced, and the tires, brakes,
suspension, and cooling system
are in good operating condition. The lights and brakes on your
vehicle and the trailer are working
properly.
The trailer has been properly
serviced and is in good condition.
Allitemsonandinthetrailerare
properly secured and cannot shif t
while you drive. Thehitch,safetychains,andany
other attachments are secure. Your vehicle tires and spare are
properly inf lated (see page ),
and the trailer tires and spare are
inflated as recommended by the
trailer maker.
All weights and loads are within
limits (see pages and ). If you tow f requently, f ollow the
Severe Conditions maintenance
schedule. 217 218 278
Additional Trailer EquipmentPre-T ow Checklist
Towing a Trailer
Driving221
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No. No.
CONT INUED
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
CONT INUED
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Label, Certif ication .340
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Lane Change, Signaling . 77
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Lap/Shoulder Belts . 17,50
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LATCH Anchorage System . 48
Lights ....................
Bulb Replacement .287
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Indicator .65
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Parking .76
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Turn Signal .77
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Load Limit .194
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 87
Locks .......
Anti-thef t Steering Column . 87
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Fuel Fill Door .185
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Glove Box .96
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Power Door .88
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Tailgate .93
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Low Coolant Level .189
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Low Fuel Indicator .69
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 66,325
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Lower Anchors .48
...
Lubricant Specif ications Chart . 342
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Luggage .193 ..................................
Maintenance .233
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Owner Maintenance Checks . 245
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Record .243-244
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Required Indicator .70
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Saf ety .234
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Schedule .238-242
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 66,327
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Manual Transmission . 202
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Manual Transmission Fluid . 261
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Meters, Gauges .65, 72
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Methanol in Gasoline . 346
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Mirrors, Adjusting .114
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Moonroof .113
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Closing Manually .330
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Operation .113
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Inf ant Restraint .34
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Inf ant Seats .34
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LATCH Anchorage System . 48
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Lower Anchors .48
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Tether Anchorage Points . 46
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Inf lation, Proper Tire . 278
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High Speed Driving . 279
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Normal Driving .279
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Inside Mirror .114
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Inspection, Tire .280
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Instrument Panel .65
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 77
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Interior Cleaning .301
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Interior Lights .124
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Introduction .i
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Keys .84
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Jacking up the vehicle . 312
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Jack, Tire .309
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Jump Starting .320
Index
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Neutral Gear Position . 206
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New Vehicle Break-in . 184
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Normal Shif t Speeds .203
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NOTICE, Explanation of . i
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Numbers, Identif ication . 340
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Radiator Overheating . 323
Radio/Cassette/CD Sound ........................................
System .137
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Readiness Codes .328
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Rear Dif f erential Fluid . 262
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Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement . 290
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Rear Seat, Folding .104
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Rear View Mirror .114
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Rear Window Def ogger . 81
.
Rear Window Wiper and Washer . 80
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Reclining the Seat Backs . 97
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Recommended Shif t Speeds . 203
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Reminder Lights .65
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Remote Transmitter .89
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Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 184
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Odometer .73
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Odometer, Trip .73
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Of f -Highway Guidelines . 226
Oil ........................
Change, How to .249
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Change, When to .238
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Checking Engine .188
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Pressure Indicator . 66,325
Selecting Proper Viscosity ......................................
Chart .248
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ON (Ignition Key Position) . 87
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor ....................................
Recovery .348
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Operation in Foreign Countries . 347
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Outside Mirrors .114 ....
Outside Temperature Indicator . 73
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Over Drive .207
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Overheating, Engine .323
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Owner Maintenance Checks . 245
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Oxygenated Fuels .346
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Paint Touch-up .300
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Panel Brightness Control . 77
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Park Gear Position .205
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Parking .210
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Parking Brake .82
Parking Brake and Brake .................
System Indicator . 66,329
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Parking Lights .76
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Parking Over Things that Burn . 210
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PGM-FI System .349
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Polishing and Waxing . 299
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Pre-Drive Saf ety Checklist . 12
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 21
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Protecting Adults .13
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Additional Safety Precautions . 22
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Advice f or Pregnant Women . 21
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Protecting Children .24
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Protecting Inf ants .34 .......
Protecting Larger Children . 42
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Protecting Small Children . 38
Using Child Seats with .....................................
Tethers .46
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Using LATCH .48
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