Your Car at a Glance
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ENGINE START BUTTON
HEADLIGHTS/
TURN SIGNALS
(P.53)HOOD RELEASE HANDLE CRUISE CONTROL MASTER SWITCH HORNWINDSHIELD WIPERS/
WASHERS
(P.55)
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER
BUTTON
(P. 57)
INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS
(P.54)
REMOTE AUDIO CONTROLS
(P.113)
(P.135)
(P.122) (P.115)
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 .44
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Indicator Lights .45
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Gauges .49
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Speedometer .49
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Select Button .49
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Tachometer .49
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Temperature Gauge . 49
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Fuel Gauge .50
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Odometer .50
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Trip Meter .51
Maintenance Required ...................................
Indicator .51
Controls Near the Steering .......................................
Wheel .52
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Headlights .53
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Daytime Running Lights . 54
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 54
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Turn Signals .55
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Windshield Wipers .55
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Windshield Washers . 56
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Rear Window Def ogger . 57
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Keys and Locks .58
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Keys .58
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Immobilizer System . 59
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Ignition Switch .60
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Power Door Locks .62 ...................
Remote Transmitter . 63
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Trunk .66
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Emergency Trunk Opener . 67
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Console Compartments . 68
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Seat Adjustments .69
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Power Windows .70
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Convertible Top .72
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Lowering the Convertible Top . 72
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Raising the Convertible Top . 75
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Convertible Top Cover . 77
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Maintenance .78
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Hazard Warning .80
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Mirrors .80
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Adjusting the Power Mirrors . 80
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Parking Brake .81
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Beverage Holder .82
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Accessory Power Socket . 82
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Audio Panel .82
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Interior Lights .83
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols43
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Î
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.
The engine start button and the
remote audio controls are under the
lef t air vent.
The instrument panel brightness
control is in the lower lef t corner of
the speedometer.
The cruise control master switch is
to the lef t of the steering column.To use the horn, press the pad
around the ‘‘H’’ logo.
Controls Near the Steering Wheel
Inst rument s and Cont rols52
HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS
(P.53)
REMOTE AUDIO
CONTROLS
ENGINE
START
BUTTON
HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE
CRUISE CONTROL MASTER SWITCH WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS
(P.55) REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER BUTTON
(P.
57)
INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS
(P.54)
(P.113)
(P.135)
(P.122)
(P.115) HORN
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
Four controls f or the audio system
areontheleftsideof thedashboard
by the instrument panel. These let
you control basic f unctions without
distracting your attention f rom
driving.
Use the VOLUME lever to adjust the
volume. Push the lever up to
increase the volume and down to
decrease it. Hold the lever until the
volume reaches the desired level,
then release it.If you want to mute the sound
temporarily, push the MUTE button.
The indicator in the button will light
to indicate the mute f unction is on.
Press the button again to cancel
MUTE.
The AUDIO CONTROL button
changes the mode. Pressing the
button repeatedly selects AM, FM1,
FM2, or CD (if a CD is loaded).
The CHANNEL button has two
f unctions, depending on whether you
are listening to the radio, or playing a
CD.
If you are listening to the radio, use
the CHANNEL button to change
stations. Each time you press this
button, the system advances to the
next preset station on the band you
are listening to. You will see the
number of the selected Preset button
in the audio system display.
If youareplayingaCD,thesystem
skips to the beginning of the next
track each time you push the
CHANNEL button.
These controls work only with the
f actory-installed audio system. They
will not f unction if you install any
other system.
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures
Remote Audio Controls
113
AUDIO CONTROL
BUTTON
CHANNEL
BUTTON
MUTE
BUTTON
VOLUME
LEVER
Recovery Vehicle, Emergency.......................................
Towing .245
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Reminder Lights .45
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Remote Transmitter .63
Replacement Inf ormation ................................
Air Cleaner .176
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Engine Coolant .167
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Engine Oil and Filter . 163
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Fuses .239
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Light Bulbs .198
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Schedule .150
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Spark Plugs .178
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Tires .193
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Wiper Blades .184
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash .34
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Restraint, Child .19
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Rotation, Tire .192
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Saf ety Belts .8
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Safety Defects, Reporting . 266
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Saf ety Labels, Location of . 41
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Saf ety Messages .ii ...........................................
Seat Belts .8
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Additional Information . 33
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Advice f or Pregnant Women . 17
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Cleaning .212
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Lap/Shoulder Belt .33
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Maintenance .34
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Reminder Light and Beeper . 46
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System Components . 33
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Use During Pregnancy . 17
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Seats, Adjusting the .69
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Serial Number .248
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Service Intervals .150
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Service Manual .267
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Service Station Procedures . 121
Shif ting The 6-speed Manual .........................
Transmission .137
Side Marker Lights, Bulb .........................
Replacement in .200
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Signaling Turns .55
6-speed Manual Transmission ...............
Checking Fluid Level . 172
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Shif ting the .137
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Snow Tires .195
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Solvent-type Cleaners . 208
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Sound System .94 Spare Tire
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Inf lating .218
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Specif ications .251
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Spark Plugs, Replacing . 178
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Specif ications Charts . 250
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Speed Control .115
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Speedometer .49
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SRS, Additional Inf ormation . 36
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Additional Safety Precautions . 39
How the Automatic Seat Belt ....................
Tensioners Work .34
How the SRS Indicator .......................................
Works .38
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How Your Airbags Work . 36
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SRS Components .36
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SRS Service .39
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SRS Indicator Light . 38,47
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Starting the Engine .135
In Cold Weather at High ..................................
Altitude .136
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With a Dead Battery . 226
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State Emissions Testing . 260
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Steam Coming f rom Engine . 229
Steering Wheel .............
Anti-theft Column Lock . 60
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Stereo Sound System .94
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