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Heating and Cooling .122
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What Each Control Does . 122
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How to Use the System . 125
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To Turn Everything Of f . 128
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Climate Control System . 129
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Fully-automatic Operation . 131
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Semi-automatic Operation . 132
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Dual Temperature Control . 137
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Fully-automatic Operation . 138
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Semi-automatic Operation . 139
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Dual Temperature Control . 145
Sunlight Sensor/ ............
Temperature Sensor . 147
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Audio System (LX) .148
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AM/FM/CD Audio System . 148
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Operating the Radio . 148
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Adjusting the Sound . 152
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Digital Clock .153
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Operating the CD Player . 154
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Operating the CD Changer . 156
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CD Player Error Indications . 158
CD Changer Error .............................
Indications .159 Operating the Cassette
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Player .160
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Tape Search Functions . 161
Audio System ..............
(EX, EX-V6, LX-V6) . 163
AM/FM/CD Changer Audio ....................................
System .163
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Operating the Radio . 164
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Adjusting the Sound . 169
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Digital Clock .171
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Operating the CD Changer . 173
CD Changer Error .............................
Indications .182
Operating the Cassette ....................................
Player .183
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Tape Search Functions . 185
Audio System (U.S. 4-cylinder EX withleather interior, U.S. ............................
EX-V6) .187
AM/FM/CD Changer Audio ....................................
System .187
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Operating the Radio . 188
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Adjusting the Sound . 191.............................
Digital Clock .193
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Radio Frequencies . 194
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Radio Reception .194
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Operating the CD Changer . 196
CD Changer Error .............................
Indications .204
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Protecting Compact Discs . 205
Operating the Cassette ....................................
Player .206
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Tape Search Functions . 208
Caring f or the Cassette ....................................
Player .210
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Remote Audio Controls . 211
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Thef t Protection .212
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Security System .213
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Cruise Control .214
Homelink Wireless Control ........................................
System .218
Without Navigation System
With Navigation System Without Navigation System
With Navigation System
Comf ort and Convenience Features
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures121
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You operate the CD player with the
same controls used f or the radio.
Play only standard round discs. Odd-
shaped CDs may jam in the drive or
cause other problems. You can also
play 3-inch (8-cm) discs without
using an adapter ring. Avoid using
CDs that have adhesive-type labels.
The edges can curl up and cause the
CD to jam in the drive.
Examine the CD f or any labels or
other contamination on it that could
causeittojaminthedrive.Withthe
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.
Audio System
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures
Operating the CD Player
154
CD/AUX
BUTTONAM/FM BUTTON
SEEK/SKIP
BAR EJECT
BUTTON RDM
BUTTON
CD SLOT
PWR/VOL
KNOB RPT
BUTTON
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The in-dash CD changer holds up to
six discs. You operate the CD
changer with the same controls used
f or the radio. See page f or CD
changer operation.
The anti-thef t f eature will disable the
system if it is disconnected f rom the
car’s battery. To get the system
working again, you must enter a
code number (see page ). Your Honda’s audio system provides
clear reception on both AM and FM
bands, while the preset bars allow
you to easily select your f avorite
stations.173
212
For LX-V6, EX and EX-V6 withoutNavigation System
A M/FM/CD Changer
Audio System
Audio System
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures163
AM/FM BUTTON STEREO INDICATOR
TUNE BAR
PRESET
BARS
SEEK BAR PWR/VOL KNOB
SCAN BUTTON
EX with leather interior and EX-V6
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Your Honda’s audio system has an
in-dash CD changer that holds up to
six discs, providing several hours of
continuous entertainment. You
operate this CD changer with the
same controls used f or the radio.
To load CDs or operate the CD
changer, the ignition switch must be
in ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II).
Load and play only standard round
discs. Odd-shaped CDs may jam in
the drive or cause other problems.
Avoid using CDs that have adhesive-
type labels. The edges can curl up
and cause the CD to jam in the drive.
You cannot load and play 3-inch
(8-cm)discsinthissystem.
CONT INUED
Operating the CD Changer
Audio System
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures173
RPT BUTTON
DISC AND TRACK
NUMBERS
CD BUTTON
CD LOAD INDICATOR
RDM
BUTTON
CD SLOT EJECT
BUTTON
LOAD BUTTON
EX with leather interior and EX-V6
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Your Honda’s audio system provides
clear reception on both AM and FM
bands, while the preset icons in the
Navigation System display allow you
to easily select your f avorite stations.
The in-dash CD changer holds up to
six discs. You operate the CD
changer with the same controls used
f or the radio. See page f or CD
changer operation.
The anti-thef t f eature will disable the
system if it is disconnected f rom the
car’s battery. To get the system
working again, you must enter a
code number (see page ).196
212
A M/FM/CD Changer
Audio System
With Navigation System
Audio System
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures187
AM/FM BUTTON
SEEK BAR SCAN
BUTTON PWR/VOL
KNOB
AUTO
SELECT ICON SCAN ICONUPPER
DISPLAY
AUDIO
DISPLAY
BUTTONPRESET
ICONS
TUNE/MODE
KNOB
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Your Honda’s audio system has an
in-dash CD changer that holds up to
six discs, providing several hours of
continuous entertainment. You
operate this CD changer with the
same controls used f or the radio.
To load CDs or operate the CD
changer, the ignition switch must be
in ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II).
Load and play only standard round
discs. Odd-shaped CDs may jam in
the drive or cause other problems.
Avoid using CDs that have adhesive-
type labels. The edges can curl up
and cause the CD to jam in the drive.
You cannot load and play 3-inch
(8-cm)discsinthissystem. Operating the CD Changer
Audio System
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures196
PWR/VOL
KNOBCD SLOT
UPPER DISPLAY
CD/AUX
BUTTON
LOAD BUTTON AUDIO
DISPLAY
BUTTON
DISC BAR
CD LOAD
INDICATOR
EJECT
BUTTON
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Three controls f or the audio system
are mounted in the steering wheel
hub. These let you control basic
f unctions without removing your
hand f rom the wheel. The VOL button adjusts the volume
up ( ) or down ( ). Press the top
or bottom of the button and hold it
until the desired volume is reached,
then release it.
The MODE button changes the
mode. Pressing the button
repeatedly selects FM1, FM2, AM,
CD (if a CD is loaded), or a cassette
(if equipped).
If you are listening to the radio, use
the CH button to change stations.
Each time you press the top ( ) of
the button, the system goes to the
next preset station on the band you
are listening to. Press the bottom
( ) to go back to the previous
station.If youareplayingaCD,thesystem
skips to the beginning of the next
track each time you press the top
( ) of the CH button. Press the
bottom ( ) to return to the
beginning of the current track. Press
it again to return to the previous
track. You will see the disc and track
number in the display.
If youareplayingatapeinthe
optional cassette player, press the
top ( ) of the CH button to advance
to the next selection. Press the
bottom( )togobacktothe
previous selection. The system
senses a silent period, then goes
back to play mode.
On all EX and V6 models
Remote Audio Controls
Audio System
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures211
CH BUTTON
VOL BUTTON MODE BUTTON
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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.
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. Immediately turn of f all electrical
accessories:radio,heater,A/C,
climate control, rear def ogger, 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.
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
Charging System Indicator
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CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR