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The 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 . 84
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What Each Control Does . 84
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How to Use the System . 88
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To Turn Everything Of f . 91
Audio System ......
AM/FM/CD Audio System . 92
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Operating the Radio . 93
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Adjusting the Sound . 97
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Digital Clock . 98
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Audio System Lighting . 100
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Radio Frequencies . 100
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Radio Reception . 101
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Operating the CD Player . 103
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Operating the CD Changer . 106
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Protecting Compact Discs . 107
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CD Player Error Indications . 109
CD Changer Error
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Indications . 110
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Remote Audio Controls . 115
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Thef t Protection . 116
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Cruise Control . 117
Comf ort and Convenience Features
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures 83
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You operate the CD player with the
same controls used f or the radio.
With the ignition switch in
ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II), insert
the disc into the CD slot. Push the
disc in half way, the drive will pull it
in the rest of the way and begin to
play. The number of the track that is
playing is shown in the display.
You can also play 3-inch (8-cm) discs
without using an adapter ring. Play
only standard round discs. Odd-
shaped CDs may jam in the drive or
cause other problems.
For best results when using CD-R
discs, use only high quality discs
labeled f or audio use. When
recording a CD-R, the recording
must be closed in order f or the disc
to be used by CD players. CD-RW
discs will not work in this unit.
CONT INUED
Operating the CD Player
Audio System
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures103
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Four controls f or the audio system
areontheleftsideof thedashboard
by the instrument panel. These let
you control basic f unctions without
distracting your attention f rom
driving.
Use the VOLUME lever to adjust the
volume. Push the lever up to
increase the volume and down to
decrease it. Hold the lever until the
volume reaches the desired level,then release it.
If you want to mute the sound
temporarily, push the MUTE button.
The indicator in the button will light
to indicate the mute f unction is on.
Press the button again to cancel
MUTE.
The AUDIO CONTROL button
changes the mode. Pressing the
button repeatedly selects AM, FM1,
FM2, or CD (if a CD is loaded) two.
The CHANNEL button has two
f unctions, depending on whether you
are listening to the radio, or playing aCD.
If you are listening to the radio, use
the CHANNEL button to change
stations. Each time you press this
button, the system advances to the
next preset station on the band you
are listening to. You will see the
number of the selected Preset buttonin the audio system display.
These controls work only with the
f actory-installed audio system. They
will not f unction if you install any
other system.
If youareplayingaCD,thesystem
skips to the beginning of the next
track each time you push the
CHANNEL button.
Remote Audio Controls
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures
Remote Audio Controls
115
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If your car’s battery is disconnected
or goes dead, the audio system will
disableitself.Thenexttimeyouturn
on the radio you will see ‘‘ ’’ in
the f requency display. Use the
Preset buttons to enter the five-digit
code (see page ).116
Battery
Maint enance185
Charging the battery with the cables
connected can seriously damage your
car’s electronic controls. Detach the
battery cables bef ore connecting the
battery to a charger.
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This indicator should come on when
the ignition switch is ON (II), and go
out af ter the engine starts. If it
comes on brightly when the engine
is running, it indicates that the
charging system has stopped
charging the battery.By eliminating as much of the
electrical load as possible, you can
drive several miles (kilometers)
before the battery is too discharged
to keep the engine running. Drive to
a service station or garage where
you can get technical assistance.
Immediately turn of f all electrical
accessories: radio, heater, A/C,
cruise control, etc. Try not to use
other electrically-operated controls
such as the power windows. Keep
the engine running and take extra
care not to stall it. Starting the
engine will discharge the battery
rapidly.
Charging System Indicator
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
235
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CONT INUED
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Closing the Convertible Top . 239
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 234
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 236
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Overheated Engine . 231
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Emergency Brake . 79
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Emergency Flashers . 78
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Emergency Trunk Opener . 65
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Emissions Controls . 258
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Emissions Testing, State . 261 Engine
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Check Engine Light . 45, 236
Compartment, Checking
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in the . 124
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Coolant . 126
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Coolant Temperature Gauge . 47
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Drive Belt . 190
Malf unction Indicator
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Lamp . 45, 236
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Oil Pressure Indicator . 44, 234
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Oil, What Kind to Use . 163
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Overheating . 231
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Specif ications . 252
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Speed Limiter . 140
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Starting . 137
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Engine Cover, Opening the . 124
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Ethanol in Gasoline . 256 ...
Evaporative Emission Controls . 258
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Exhaust Fumes . 39
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat
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Belts by . 17
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Exterior, Cleaning the . 210
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Gasohol . 256
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Gasoline . 122
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Fuel Reserve Indicator . 46
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Gauge . 48
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Octane Requirement . 122
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Oxygenated Fuels . 256
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Tank, Filling the . 123
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Fabric, Cleaning . 214
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Fan, Interior . 84
Features, Comfort and
................................
Convenience . 83
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Filling the Fuel Tank . 123
Filters
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Oil . 165
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Flashers, Hazard Warning . 78
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Flat Tire, Changing a . 221
Fluids
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Brake . 176
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Clutch . 177
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Manual Transmission . 174
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Windshield Washer . 173
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FM Stereo Radio Reception . 101
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Foreign Countries, Driving in . 257
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Four-way Flashers . 78 .................................................
Fuel . 122
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Fill Door and Cap . 123
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Gauge . 48
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Octane Requirement . 122
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Oxygenated . 256
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Reserve Indicator . 46
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Tank, Filling the . 123
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Fuel Mileage, Improving . 127
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Fuel Station Procedures . 123
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Fuses, Checking the . 241
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