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Your Car at a Glance
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POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
MIRROR CONTROLS
AUDIO SYSTEM
DIGITAL CLOCK
INSTRUMENT PANEL (P.
61)
POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCH
HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
MANUAL TRANSMISSION HEATING/COOLING
CONTROLS
(P.122)
CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM
(P.129)
FUEL FILL DOOR/
TRUNK RELEASE HANDLE
(P.108)
(P.86)
(P.103)
(P.225, 91)
(P.226) (P.243,
245)
(P.248) (P.153,
171,193)
(P.148,
163,187)
HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS
(P.79)
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Only on cars equipped with Navigation System. Ref er to the Navigation System Owner’s Manual.
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Your Car at a Glance
3
HORN
HEADLIGHTS/
TURN SIGNALS
(P.74/
77) (P.76)
TILT/TELESCOPIC
ADJUSTMENT
(P.80)EX-V6 model without Navigation System is shown. CRUISE
CONTROL
BUTTONS
HAZARD
WARNING
LIGHTS
REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER
INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS
WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS
(P.79)
MOONROOF SWITCH REMOTE AUDIO
CONTROLS
(P.211)
(P.107)
VOICE CONTROL SWITCHES (P.77,
79)
(P.214 )
(P. 79)
(P.73)
TRACTION CONTROL
SYSTEM ON/OFF
SWITCH (P.259)
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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 .60
...............................
Indicator Lights .61
.............................................
Gauges .68
...............................
Speedometer .68
.................................
Tachometer .68
.....................................
Odometer .69
Outside Temperature ...................................
Indicator .69
...................................
Trip Meter .70
...................
Temperature Gauge . 70
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Fuel Gauge .70
Maintenance Required ...................................
Indicator .71
Controls Near the Steering .......................................
Wheel .73
...................................
Headlights .74 Automatic Lighting Off
.....................................
Feature .75
............
Daytime Running Lights . 76
....
Instrument Panel Brightness . 76
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Turn Signals .77
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Windshield Wipers .77
..................
Windshield Washers . 79
..........................
Hazard Warning .79
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Rear Window Def ogger . 79
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Steering Wheel Adjustment . 80
...............................
Keys and Locks .82
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Keys .82
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Immobilizer System . 83
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Ignition Switch .84
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Power Door Locks .86
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Remote Transmitter . 87
...........................................
Trunk .91
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Emergency Trunk Opener . 92
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Glove Box .93
............................
Seat Adjustments .94
.............
Front Seat Adjustments . 94
Driver’s Seat Manual Height ..............................
Adjustment .95
Driver’s Seat Power Height ..............................
Adjustment .95 Driver’s Seat Power
............................
Adjustments .96
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Driver’s Lumbar Support . 97
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Rear Seat Access .98
..........................
Head Restraints .99
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Folding Rear Seat .100
..................................
Seat Heaters .102
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Power Windows .103
.......................................
Moonroof .107
...........................................
Mirrors .108
..
Adjusting the Power Mirrors . 108
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Parking Brake .110
.................
Console Compartment . 111
..........................................
Armrest .111
.........................
Beverage Holders .112
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Center CD Pocket .113
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Coin Pocket .113
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Sun Visor .114
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Vanity Mirror .115
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Coat Hook .115
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Sunglasses Holder .116
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Accessory Power Sockets . 116
...............................
Interior Lights .117
..............................
Ceiling Light .117
...................................
Spotlights .118
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Courtesy Lights .119
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols59
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Inst rument s and Cont rols
Control L ocations
60
MIRROR CONTROLS
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHESHOOD RELEASE
HANDLE AUDIO SYSTEM
DIGITAL CLOCK
POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCH
(P.122)CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM
HEATING/COOLING
CONTROLS
(P.129)
FUEL FILL DOOR/
TRUNK RELEASE HANDLE
(P.108)
(P.86)(P.103)
(P.225, 91) (P.226) (P.
79)
(P.153, 171,193)
(P.148,
163,187)
HAZARD WARNING
LIGHTS
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The lef t or right turn signal light
blinks when you signal a lane change
or turn. If the light does not blink or
blinks rapidly, it usually means one
of the turn signal bulbs is burned out
(see page ). Replace the bulb as
soon as possible, since other drivers
cannot see that you are signaling.
WhenyouturnontheHazard
Warning switch, both turn signal
lights blink. All turn signals on the
outside of the car should f lash.
This indicator comes on f or a f ew
seconds when you turn the ignition
switch ON (II). It will then go of f if
you have inserted a properly-coded
ignition key. If it is not a properly-
coded key, the indicator will blink
and the engine will not start (see
page ).
This indicator also blinks several
times when you turn the ignition
switch f rom ON (II) to ACCESSORY
(I) or LOCK (0).
The appropriate light comes on in
this display if the trunk or either
door is not closed tightly.
All the lights in the monitor display
come on f or a f ew seconds when you
turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
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346Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators
Immobilizer System
Indicator
Door and T runk Open Monitor
Indicator L ights
Inst rument s and Cont rols65
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Thetwoleversonthesteering
column contain controls f or driving
f eatures you use most of ten. The lef t
lever controls the turn signals,
headlights, and high beams. The
right lever controls the windshield
washers and wipers.To use the horn, press the pad
around the ‘‘H’’ logo.
The controls under the lef t air vent
are f or the moonroof and the
Traction Control System.
The steering wheel adjustment lever
on the underside of the steering
column allows you to tilt and
telescope the steering wheel.
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Controls Near the Steering Wheel
73
CRUISE
CONTROLS
TILT/TELESCOPIC
ADJUSTMENT
INSTRUMENT PANEL
BRIGHTNESS
HORN
MOONROOF
SWITCH
EX-V6 model without navigation system is shown.
(P.108) WINDSHIELD
WIPERS/WASHERS
HAZARD
WARNING
LIGHTS
REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER
(P.76)
(P.77,79)
(P.79)
(P. 79)
(P.214)
(P.80)
HEADLIGHTS/
TURN SIGNALS
REMOTE
AUDIO
CONTROLS (P.74/
77)
(P.211)
TRACTION CONTROL
SYSTEM ON/OFF
SWITCH
(P.259)
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To clean the windshield, pull back on
the wiper control lever. The washers
spray until you release the lever. The
wipers run at low speed while you’re
pulling the lever, then complete one
more sweep of the windshield af ter
you release it.Push the button between the center
vents to turn on the hazard warning
lights (f our-way f lashers). This
causes all f our outside turn signals
and both turn indicators in the
instrument panel to f lash. Use the
hazard warning lights if you need to
park in a dangerous area near heavy
traf f ic, or if your car is disabled.The rear window def ogger will clear
fog, frost, and thin ice from the
window. Push the def ogger button to
turn it on and of f . The light above/in
the button lights to show the
def ogger is on. It also shuts of f when
you turn off the ignition. You have to
turn it on again when you restart the
car.
CONT INUED
Windshield Washers
Hazard WarningRear Window Def ogger
Controls Near the Steering Wheel
Inst rument s and Cont rols79
Manual A/C type shown
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µµBeing able to see
clearly in all directions and being
visible to other drivers are important
in all weather conditions. This is
more dif f icult in bad weather. To be
seen more clearly during daylight
hours, turn on your headlights. Check your tires
f requently f or wear and proper
pressure. Both are important in
preventing ‘‘hydroplaning’’ (loss of
traction on a wet surface). In the
winter, mount snow tires on all f our
wheels f or the best handling.
Watch road conditions caref ully,
they can change f rom moment to
moment. Wet leaves can be as slip-
pery as ice. ‘‘Clear’’ roads can have
patches of ice. Driving conditions
can be very hazardous when the
outside temperature is near f reezing.
The road surf ace can become
covered with areas of water puddles
mixed with areas of ice, so your
traction can change without warning.
Be caref ul when downshif ting. If
traction is low, you can lock up the
drive wheels f or a moment and cause
askid. Be very cautious when passing, or
beingpassedbyothervehicles.The
spray f rom large vehicles reduces
your visibility, and the wind buf f eting
can cause you to lose control.
Inspect your windshield wipers and
washers f requently. Keep the wind-
shield washer reservoir f ull of the
proper f luid. Have the windshield
wiper blades replaced if they start to
streak the windshield or leave parts
unwiped. Use the def roster and air
conditioning to keep the windows
f rom f ogging up on the inside (see
pages , and ).
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Visibility
Traction
Driving
Driving in Bad Weather
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