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Your seat belt system includes lap/
shoulder belts in all f ive seating
positions. The f ront seat belts are
also equipped with automatic seat
belt tensioners.To fasten the belt, insert the latch
plate into the buckle, then tug on the
belt to make sure the buckle is
latched.
To unlock the belt, push the red
PRESSbuttononthebuckle.
Guide the belt across your body to
the door pillar. Af ter exiting the
vehicle, be sure the belt is out of the
way and will not get closed in the
door.
All seat belts have an emergency
locking retractor. In normal driving,
the retractor lets you move f reely in
your seat while it keeps some
tension on the belt. During a collision
or sudden stop, the retractor
automatically locks the belt to help
restrain your body.
The seat belt system also
includes a light on the
instrument panel to remind you and
your passengers to f asten your belts.
If the driver’s seat belt is not
fastened before the ignition is turned
ON (II), the light will come on and a
beeper will also sound. The beeper
will stop af ter a f ew seconds, but the
light will stay on until the driver’s
seat belt is f astened. The lap/shoulder belt goes over
your shoulder, across your chest,
and across your hips.
Seat Belt System Components L ap/Shoulder Belt
Additional Inf ormation About Your Seat Belts
Driver and Passenger Saf ety50
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The seat belts in all seating positions
except the driver’s have an additional
locking mechanism that must be
activated to secure a child seat. (See
pages and f or instructions on
how to secure child seats with this
type of seat belt.)
If the shoulder part of the belt is
pulled all the way out, the locking
mechanism will activate. The belt
will retract, but it will not allow the
passenger to move f reely.
To deactivate the locking
mechanism, unlatch the buckle and
let the seat belt f ully retract. To
ref asten the belt, pull it out only as
f ar as needed.
See page f or instructions on how
to wear the lap/shoulder belt
properly.The lap/shoulder belt in the center
seating position on the rear seat is
equipped with a detachable anchor
that has two parts: a small latch plate
and an anchor buckle.
The detachable anchor should
normaly be latched whenever the
seat-backs are in an upright position.
For more inf ormation about the
detachable anchor (see page ).
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Additional Inf ormation About Your Seat Belts
Driver and Passenger Saf ety51
DETACHABLE ANCHOR
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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 .64
...............................
Indicator Lights .65
.............................................
Gauges .72
...............................
Speedometer .72
.................................
Tachometer .72
..............
Odometer/Trip Meter . 73
Outside Temperature ..................................
Indicator .73
..................................
Fuel Gauge .74
...................
Temperature Gauge . 74
Controls Near the Steering .......................................
Wheel .75
...................................
Headlights .76 ............
Daytime Running Lights . 77
....
Instrument Panel Brightness . 77
................................
Turn Signals .77
.....................
Windshield Wipers .78
..................
Windshield Washers . 79
Rear Window Wiper and .....................................
Washer .80
..........................
Hazard Warning .81
.............
Rear Window Def ogger . 81
.............................
Parking Brake .82
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Steering Wheel Adjustment . 83
...............................
Keys and Locks .84
..............................................
Keys .84
....................
Immobilizer System . 85
............................
Ignition Switch .86
......................
Power Door Locks .88
...................
Remote Transmitter . 89
..............
Childproof Door Locks . 93
........................................
Tailgate .93
....................................
Glove Box .96
.................................................
Seats .97
.............
Front Seat Adjustments . 97
Driver’s Seat Height ..............................
Adjustment .98
...................
FrontSeatArmrests . 98
..........................
Head Restraints .99 ............
Rear Seat Adjustments . 100
....................
Rear Seat Armrest .101
........
Reclining the Front Seats . 102
.............
Folding the Rear Seats . 104
...................
Detachable Anchor . 108
..................................
Seat Heaters .109
............................
Power Windows .110
.......................................
Moonroof .113
...........................................
Mirrors .114
..
Adjusting the Power Mirrors . 114
..................................
Center Table .115
.........................
Beverage Holders .116
.................................
Built-in Table .117
...............................
Center Pocket .119
...................................
Storage Box .119
.............................
Driver’s Pocket .120
.......................................
Coin Tray .120
........................
Sunglasses Holder .121
............
Accessory Power Sockets . 122
........................
Dashboard Pocket .123
...............................
Interior Lights .124
..............................
Ceiling Light .124
...................................
Spotlights .124
......................
Cargo Area Light .125
................
Ignition Switch Light . 125
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols63
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Control L ocations
Inst rument s and Cont rols64
POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH
(P.88)
(P.110) POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
(P.186) HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE
(P.94) HATCH GLASS
RELEASE BUTTON
A/T model is shown. FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE HANDLE
(P.185)
(P.128)
HEATING/COOLING CONTROLS (P.82) PARKING BRAKE
(P.144,
162)
DIGITAL CLOCK (P.138,
154)
AUDIO SYSTEM
MIRROR CONTROLS
(P.114)
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Î
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The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Dif f erences f or the Canadian models are noted in the text.
Indicator L ights
Inst rument s and Cont rols65
(P.68)
LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR
(P.66, 325)
(P.68) IMMOBILIZER
SYSTEM
INDICATOR
MALFUNCTION
INDICATOR
LAMP
(P.66, 326)
CHARGING
SYSTEM
IND
ICATOR
(P.327)
MAINTENANCE
REQUIRED INDICATOR
(P.70) (P.67) SEAT BELT
REMINDER LIGHTHIGH BEAM
INDICATOR
(P. 69) DOOR-OPEN
INDICATOR
(P.70) (P.66)PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE
SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.69) LOW FUEL
INDICATOR
CRUISE CONTROL
INDICATOR
SIDE AIRBAG CUTOFF
INDICATOR
(P.67)
(P.69)
(P.70) TAILGATE AND HATCH GLASS OPEN INDICATOR
(P.67) SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM INDICATOR
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR
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Only on models equipped with ABS (seepage ) 212
This light normally comes on f or a
f ew seconds when you turn the
ignition switch ON (II), and when
the ignition switch is turned to
START (III). If this light comes on at
any other time, there is a problem in
theABS.If thishappens,takethe
vehicle to your dealer to have it
checked. With the light on, your
vehicle still has normal braking
ability but no anti-lock. For complete
inf ormation, see page . 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 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 vehicle should f lash.
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288
Anti-lock Brake System
(A BS) Indicator
Immobilizer System
Indicator
Turn Signal and Hazard Warning
Indicators
Indicator L ights
Inst rument s and Cont rols68
U.S.
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To change f rom low beams to high
beams, push the turn signal lever
f orward until you hear a click. The
blue high beam indicator will light
(see page ). To return to low
beams, pull the turn signal lever
back. If you leave the lights on with the
ignition switch in ACCESSORY (I)
or LOCK (0), you will hear a
reminder tone when you open the
driver’s door.To f lash the high beams, pull the
turn signal lever back lightly, then
release it. The high beams will come
on and go of f . The high beams will
stay on f or as long as you hold the
lever back, no matter what position
the headlight switch is in.
The rotating switch on the lef t lever
controls the lights. Turning this
switch to the ‘‘ ’’ position turns
on the parking lights, taillights,
instrument panel lights, side-marker
lights, and rear license plate light.
Turning the switch to the ‘‘ ’’
position turns on the headlights.
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Headlights
Controls Near the Steering Wheel
Inst rument s and Cont rols76
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Push the lever up to lock the
steering wheel in that position.
Make sure you have securely
locked the steering wheel in place
by trying to move it up and down.
Push the lever under the steering
column all the way down.
Move the steering wheel to the
desired position, making sure the
wheel points toward your chest,
not toward your f ace. Make sure
you can see the instrument panel
gauges and the indicator lights.
To adjust the steering wheel upward
or downward:
Make any steering wheel adjustment
bef ore you start driving.
1.
2.3.
4.
See page f or important saf ety
inf ormation about how to properlyposition the steering wheel. 20
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Controls Near the Steering Wheel
Steering Wheel A djustment
83
Adjusting the steering wheel
position while driving may
cause you to lose control of the
vehicle and be seriously injured
inacrash.
Adjust the steering wheel only
when the vehicle is stopped.