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 .86
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What Each Control Does . 86
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How to Use the System . 88
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To Turn Everything Of f . 93
Audio System ......
AM/FM/CD Audio System . 94
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Operating the Radio . 95
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Adjusting the Sound . 99
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Digital Clock .100
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Audio System Lighting . 102
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Radio Frequencies . 102
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Radio Reception .103
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Operating the CD Player . 105
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Operating the CD Changer . 108
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Protecting Compact Discs . 109
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CD Player Error Indications . 111
CD Changer Error .............................
Indications .112
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Remote Audio Controls . 113
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Thef t Protection .114
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Cruise Control .115
Comf ort and Convenience Features
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures85
The display of your audio system
usually shows the time when the
ignition switch is in ACCESSORY (I)
or ON (II). It shows operation mode
of radio, CD player, or optional CD
changer when you operate them, and
goes back to the time display after
f ive seconds.
If an error occurs while operating
the CD player or optional CD
changer, the display will show the
error code and will not switch to the
time display until the error is
corrected (see pages and ).111 112
Audio System
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures
Digital Clock
100
TIME DISPLAY CLOCK BUTTON
H BUTTON M BUTTON R BUTTON
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A Compact Disc changer is available
foryourvehicle.Itholdsuptosix
discs, providing several hours of
continuous entertainment. You
operate this CD changer with the
same controls used f or the in-dash
CD player.
Load the desired CDs in the
magazine and load the magazine in
the changer according to the
instructions that came with the unit.
Play only standard round discs. Odd-
shaped CDs may jam in the drive or
cause other problems.
To use the SKIP, REPEAT, and
RANDOM f unctions, ref er to the in-
dash player operating instructions. When you switch back to CD mode,
the system selects the same unit (in-
dash or changer) that was playing
when you switched out of CD mode.
To select the CD changer, press the
CD button. The disc and track
numbers will be displayed.
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. To select a dif f erent disc, use the
Preset 5 (DISC ) or Preset 6
(DISC ) button. Press the Preset 6
button to select the next disc in the
magazine. Press the Preset 5 button
to select the previous disc. If you
select an empty slot in the magazine,
the changer will, af ter f inding that
slot empty, try to load the CD in the
next slot. This continues until it f inds
a CD to load and play.
If you load a CD in the in-dash player
while the changer is playing a CD,
the system will stop the changer and
begin playing the in-dash CD. To
select the changer again, press the
CD button. Play will begin where it
left off. Use the CD button to switch
between the player and the changer.If you eject the in-dash CD while it is
playing, the system will automatically
switch to the CD changer and begin
play where it lef t of f . If there are no
CDs in the changer, the display will
flash. You will have to select another
mode (AM or FM) with the button.
Operating the CD Changer
(Optional)
Audio System
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures108
If you see an error indication in the
display while operating the CD
changer, f ind the cause in the chart
to the right. If you cannot clear the
error indication, take the vehicle to
your Honda dealer.Indication
Solution
Cause
Press the magazine eject button and pull out
the magazine, check for error indication. Insert
the magazine again. If the code does not
disappear or the magazine cannot be pulled out,
consult your Honda dealer.
Insert CD.
Press the magazine eject button and pull out
the magazine, check for error indication. Insert
the magazine again. If the code does not
disappear or the magazine cannot be pulled out,
consult your Honda dealer.
Will disappear when the temperature returns to
normal.
Insert CD magazine.
FOCUS Error
No CD in the CD
magazine
Mechanical Error
High Temperature
No CD magazine in the
CD changer
CD Changer Error Indications
Audio System
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures112
CONT INUED
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Capacities Chart .250
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 40
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Cargo, Carrying .128
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CAUTION, Explanation of . ii
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CD Changer .108
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CD Player .105
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Certif ication Label .248
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Chains .195
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Back-up Lamp Replacement . 202
Battery Charging System ...........................
Indicator .46, 233
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Jump Starting .226
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Maintenance .181
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Specif ications .251
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Bef ore Driving .119
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Belts, Seat .8
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Beverage Holder .82
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Body Repair .215
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Brakes .140
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Anti-lock System (ABS) . 141
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Break-in, New Linings . 120
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Bulb Replacement .202
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Fluid .174
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Parking .81
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System Indicator . 46,236
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Wear Indicators, Disc . 140
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Braking System .140
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Break-in, New Car .120 ..
Brightness Control, Instruments . 54
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Brights, Headlights .53
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Bulb Replacement .198
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Back-up Lights .202
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Brake Lights .202
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Headlights .198
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License Plate Lights . 204
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Side Marker Lights . 200
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Specif ications .251
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Turn Signal Lights . 200
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Bulbs, Halogen .198
Accessories
.................................
Installation .126
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Accessory Power Socket . 82
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .......................................
Position) .61
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Additives, Engine Oil . 162
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Airbag (SRS) .9
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Air Cleaner Element .176
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Air Conditioning .86
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Maintenance .186
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Usage .86
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Air Outlets (Vents) .88
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Air Pressure, Tires .189
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Alarm, Anti-theft .114
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Alcohol in Gasoline .255
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Aluminum Wheels, Cleaning . 210
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Antif reeze .165
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ....................
Indicator Light .47, 143
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Operation .141
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Anti-thef t Steering Column Lock . 60
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Anti-thef t System .114
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Appearance Care .207
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Audio Panel .82 ..................................
Audio System .94
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Automatic Speed Control . 115
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