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Touseavanitymirroronthebackof
the sun visor, pull up the cover.
The lights beside the mirror come
on when you pull up the cover.
In this position, the sun visor can be
adjusted by moving it on its slider.
All models except the DX have
lighted vanity mirrors.
To use the sun visor, pull it down.
You can also use the sun visor at the
side window. Remove the support
rod f rom the clip and swing the sun
visor toward the side window. In this
position, the sun visor can be
extended by sliding out the
extension (all models except DX and
those with side curtain airbags).
Do not use the sun visor extension
over the rear view mirror. Make sure you put the sun visor
back in place when you are getting
into or out of the car.
On EX-V6 models with side curtain
airbagsSun Visor Vanity Mirror
Sun Visor, Vanit y Mirror
Inst rument s and Cont rols106
EXTENSION
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These sockets are intended to supply
power f or 12 volt DC accessories
that are rated 120 watts or less (10
amps).
They will not power an automotive
type cigarette lighter element. When both sockets are being used,
the combined power rating of both
accessories should be 120 watts or
less (10 amps).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.
The ceiling light has a two-position
switch. In the OFF position, the light
does not come on. In the DOOR
position, the ceiling light comes on
when you open any door.On EX and EX-V6
Inst rument s and Cont rols
AccessoryPowerSockets,InteriorLights
Ceiling L ights
108
O OF
FFF O
ON
N
DOOR ACTIVATED
ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET COVER
DOOROFF
DOOR ACTIVATED
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After all doors are closed tightly, the
light dims slightly, then f ades out in
about 30 seconds. In the ON position,
the ceiling light stays on
continuously.Turn on the spotlight by pushing the
lens. Push the lens again to turn it
of f . You can use the spotlights at all
times.
The ceiling light (with the switch in
the center position) also comes on
when you unlock the door with the
remote transmitter (see page ).
The light f ades out af ter all doors are
closed.
The courtesy light between the
spotlights comes on when you turn
the parking lights on. To adjust its
brightness, turn the Select/Reset
knob on the instrument panel.
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All models except DX
Interior Lights
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Spotlights
109
On LX models
On EX and EX-V6 modelsCOURTESY LIGHT
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Your car also has a courtesy light in
the ignition switch. This light comes
on when you open the driver’s door.
It remains on f or several seconds
af ter the door is closed. Each f ront door has a courtesy light.
This light comes on when you open
the door.
On all models except U.S. and CanadaDX
Interior Lights
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Courtesy Lights
110
IGNITION SWITCH LIGHT
DOOR LIGHT
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Heating and Cooling .112
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What Each Control Does . 112
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How to Use the System . 115
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To Turn Everything Of f . 118
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Climate Control System . 119
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Fully-automatic Operation . 121
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Semi-automatic Operation . 122
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Fully-automatic Operation . 127
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Manual Operation .128
Sunlight Sensor/ .............
Temperature sensor . 133
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Audio System .134
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Operating the Radio . 134
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Adjusting the Sound . 138
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Digital Clock .139
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Operating the CD Player . 140
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Protecting Compact Discs . 142
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Operating the CD Changer . 142
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CD player Error Indications . 144
CD Changer Error .............................
Indications .145
Operating the Cassette ....................................
Player .146 ...........
Tape Search Functions . 148
Caring f or the Cassette ....................................
Player .149
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Audio System .150
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Operating the Radio . 151
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Adjusting the Sound . 155
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Digital Clock .156
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Operating the CD Changer . 157
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Protecting Compact Discs . 163
CD Changer Error .............................
Indications .164
Operating the Cassette ....................................
Player .165
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Tape Search Functions . 167
Caring f or the Cassette ....................................
Player .168
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Audio System .169
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Operating the Radio . 170
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Adjusting the Sound . 173
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Digital Clock .174
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Radio Frequencies . 175
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Radio Reception .175
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Operating the CD Changer . 177
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Protecting Compact Discs . 184CD Changer Error
.............................
Indications .185
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Protecting Compact Discs . 186
Operating the Cassette ....................................
Player .187
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Tape Search Functions . 189
Caring f or the Cassette ....................................
Player .191
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Remote Audio Controls . 192
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Thef t Protection .193
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Security System .194
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Cruise Control .195
Homelink Wireless Control ........................................
System .198
Without Navigation System
With Navigation System
DX and LX models Without Navigation System
With Navigation System
Comf ort and Convenience Features
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures111
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This button controls the source of air
going into the system. When the
indicator above this button is lit, air
from the car’s interior is sent
through the system again (Recircula-
tion mode). When the indicator is off,
air is brought in f rom outside the car
(Fresh Air mode).
This button turns the air condi-
tioning ON and OFF. The indicator
above the button lights when the
A/C is on. Air Conditioning is optional on the
U.S. DX model.
Turning this dial clockwise increases
the temperature of the air flow. Turning this dial clockwise increases
the f an’s speed, which increases air
flow. If your car does not have air
conditioning, it can be installed at
any time. Your dealer can install a
genuine Honda air conditioning
system that meets Honda’s high
quality standards and is designed to
exactly f it your car. Please contact
your dealer f or more inf ormation. This button turns the rear window
def ogger on and of f (see page ).
Proper use of the Heating and
Cooling system can make the
interior dry and comf ortable, and
keep the windows clear f or the best
visibility.
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On all models except EX-L and EX-V6
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures
Heating and Cooling
Air Conditioning (A/C) Button Recirculation Button
Rear Window Def ogger Button
T emperature Control Dials Fan Control Dial What Each Control Does
112
TEMPERATURE
CONTROL DIAL
FAN CONTROL DIAL RECIRCULATION BUTTON
REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER
BUTTON
MODE BUTTONS
AIR CONDITIONING
(A/C) BUTTON
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Air conditioning places an extra load
on the engine. Watch the engine
coolant temperature gauge (see page) when driving in stop-and-go
traf f ic or climbing a long, steep hill.
If it moves near the red zone, turn
of f the A/C until the gauge reads
normally.
When the interior has cooled down
to a more comf ortable temperature,
close the windows and set the
controls as described f or normal
cooling.
If the interior is very warm f rom
beingparkedinthesun,youcancool
it down more rapidly by setting up
the controls this way: Turn on the A/C by pressing the
A/C button. The light above the
buttonshouldcomeonwhenafan
speed is selected.
Make sure the temperature
controldialissettomaximumcool.
Select .
If the outside air is humid, select
Recirculation mode. If the outside
air is dry, select Fresh Air mode.
Set the f an to the desired speed.
Start the engine.
Turn on the A/C by pressing the
A/C button. Make sure the tem-
perature control dial is set to
maximum cool.
Set the f an to maximum speed.
Open the windows partially. Select
and Fresh Air mode.
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2.
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4.
5.
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2.
3. 4.
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On cars with manual air conditioningsystem
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures
Heating and Cooling
T o Cool wit h A /C
116
RECIRCULATION BUTTON
TEMPERATURE
CONTROL DIAL
AIR CONDITIONING
(A/C) BUTTON
FAN CONTROL
DIAL
MODE BUTTONS
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To put the Automatic Climate
Control in f ully-automatic mode,
press the AUTO button. The
indicator in the button will light.
Then set the desired temperature by
pressing the temperature buttons:
to raise the temperature above the
displayed value, or to lower the
temperature.
The system automatically selects the
proper mix of conditioned and/or
heated air that will, as quickly as
possible, raise or lower the interior
temperature f rom its current level to
the set temperature.
Pressing the OFF button shuts the
climate control system completely
of f . Keep the system completely of f
only f or short periods. To keep stale
air and mustiness f rom collecting,
you should have the f an running at
all times.
When you set the temperature to its
lower limit ‘‘ ’’ or its upper
limit ‘‘ ’’, the system runs at
f ull cooling or heating only. It does
not regulate the interior temperature. In cold weather, the f an will not
come on automatically until the car
has been driven f or a short time and
the heater starts to develop warm air.
Climat e Cont rol Syst em
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures
With Navigation System
Fully-automatic Operation
127
AUTO BUTTON OFF BUTTON
RECIRCULATION
BUTTON
TEMPERATURE DISPLAY
DRIVER’S SIDE
TEMPERATURE
CONTROL BUTTONS PASSENGER’S SIDE
TEMPERATURE
CONTROL BUTTONS