2004 HONDA ACCORD COUPE CD player

Thetapeplayerpicksupdirtand
oxides f rom the tape. This
contamination builds up over time
and cause the sound quality to
degrade. To prevent this, you should
clean the player af ter every 30 hours
of use.
If you do not clean the tape player
regularly, it may eventually become
impossible to remove the
contamination with a normal
cleaning kit. Your Honda dealer has
a cleaning kit available.
Use 100-minute or shorter tapes.
Tapes longer than that may break or
jam the drive.Store tapes in their cases to protect
them f rom dust and moisture. Never
placetapeswheretheywillbe
exposed to direct sunlight, high heat,
or high humidity. If a tape is exposed
to extreme heat or cold, let it reach a
moderate temperature bef ore
inserting it into the player.
If the tape is loose, tighten it by
turning the hub with a pencil or your
f inger. If the label is peeling of f ,
remove it or it could cause the tape
to jam in the player. Never try to
insert a warped or damaged tape in
the player.
Never try to insert f oreign object
into the tape player. If you see the error message
‘‘ ’’ on the display (on the
upper display on vehicles with
navigation system), press the TAPE
eject button to remove the tape f rom
the unit. Make sure the tape is not
damaged. If the tape will not eject or
the error message stays on after the
tape ejects, take the vehicle to your
Honda dealer.
Playing a T ape (Opt ional)
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures
Caring f or the T ape Player
151
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Three controls f or the audio system
are mounted in the steering wheel
hub. These let you control basic
f unctions without removing your
hand f rom the wheel. The VOL button adjusts the volume
up ( ) or down ( ). Press the top
or bottom of the button and hold it
until the desired volume is reached,
then release it.
The MODE button changes the
mode. Pressing the button
repeatedly selects FM1, FM2, AM,
CD (if a CD is loaded), or a tape (if
equipped). On vehicles with satellite
radio system, you can also select XM
1andXM2.
If you are listening to the radio, use
the CH button to change stations.
Each time you press the top ( ) of
the button, the system goes to the
next preset station on the band you
are listening to. Press the bottom
( ) to go back to the previous
station.If youareplayingaCD,thesystem
skips to the beginning of the next
track each time you press the top
( ) of the CH button. Press the
bottom ( ) to return to the
beginning of the current track. Press
it twice to return to the previous
track. You will see the disc and track
number in the display.
If youareplayingatapeinthe
optional cassette player, press the
top ( ) of the CH button to advance
to the next selection. Press the
bottom( )togobacktothe
previous selection. The system
senses a silent period, then resumes
playing.
On all EX and V6 models
Steering Wheel Controls
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures152
CH BUTTON
VOL BUTTON MODE BUTTON
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DANGER, Explanation of . ii
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Dashboard . 2, 57
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Daytime Running Lights . 71
Daytime Running Lights
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Indicator . 63
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Dead Battery . 264
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 302
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Def ogger, Rear Window . 73
Defrosting the
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Windows . 114
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Dimensions . 284, 286
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Dimming the Headlights . 70
Dipstick
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Automatic Transmission . 225, 226
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Engine Oil . 168
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Directional Signals . 70
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 188
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Disposal of Used Oil . 220
Doors
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Locking and Unlocking . 78
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Power Door Locks . 78
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 288
Downshif ting, Manual
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Transmission . 180
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CD Error Messages . 143
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CD Player . 134
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CD Pocket, Center . 100
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Certif ication Label . 282
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Chains, Tires . 250
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Changing a Flat Tire . 257
Changing Oil
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How to . 218
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When to . 205, 210
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Charging System Indicator . 58, 269
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 178
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Child Saf ety . 32
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Booster Seats . 48
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Child Seats . 32, 39
Inportant Saf ety
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Reminders . 32, 36
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Inf ants . 37
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Larger Children . 47
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LATCH . 41
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Risks with Airbags . 33
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Small Children . 38
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Tethers . 45
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Where Should a Child Sit? . 33
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Child Seats . 39
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LATCH . 41
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Tether Anchorage Points . 45 Cleaning
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Seat Belts . 240
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Climate Control System . 115
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Clock . 154
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Clutch Fluid . 231
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CO in the Exhaust . 294
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Coin Pocket . 101
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Cold Weather, Starting in . 179
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Compact Spare Tire . 256
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Console Compartment . 100
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Consumer Inf ormation . 300
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Controls, Instruments and . 55
Coolant
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Adding . 221
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Checking . 169
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Proper Solution . 221
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Temperature Gauge . 67
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System . 293
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Cruise Control Indicator . 63
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Cruise Control Operation . 156
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Cup Holders . 99
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Customer Service Of f ice . 300
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