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Press the A/C button, the Manual
Operation of A/C screen will
appear.
Select the desired mode and f an
speed icons on the display.
Adjustthewarmthwiththe
temperature buttons ( or ).Air conditioning places an extra load
on the engine. Watch the engine
coolant temperature gauge (see page
). If it moves near the red zone,
turn of f the A/C until the gauge
reads normally.
Turn on the A/C by pressing the
button. The light above the button
comesonwhenafanspeedis
selected. The display shows A/CON.
Make sure the temperature
control dial is set to the lower limit.
Select .
If the outside air is humid, select
the Recirculation mode. If the
outside air is dry, select the Fresh
Air mode.
Set the f an to the desired speed. Press the A/C button, the Manual
Operation of A/C screen will
appear.
Select the ON icon on the display.
Select the desired temperature
and MODE selections. If the
outside air is humid, select the
Recirculation mode. If the outside
air is dry, select the Fresh Air
mode.
you can
cool it down more rapidly by partially
opening the windows, turning on the
A/C, and setting the fan to
maximum speed in Fresh Air mode.
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If the interior is very warm,
On EX-L and EX-V6 models with
Navigation System
Except f or EX-L and EX-V6 models withNavigation System On EX-L and EX-V6 models with
Navigation System
Vents, Heating, and A/C
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures
Using the A /C
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To cool with the interior with MAX
A/C:Set the f an to the desired speed.
Select the MAX A/C mode. The
system automatically turns on the
A/C, selects , and switches to
the Recirculation mode.
Make sure the temperature
control dial is all the way to the left. Air conditioning, as it cools, removes
moisture from the air. When used in
combination with the heater, it
makes the interior warm and dry.
Switch the f an on.
Turn on the air conditioning.
Select and Fresh Air mode.
Adjust the temperature control
dial or buttons to your pref erence.
Once the engine is warmed up, this
setting is suitable f or all driving
conditions. To remove f og f rom the inside of the
windows:
When you switch to another mode
f rom , the A/C stays on.
Press the A/C button to turn it of f .Set the f an to the desired speed or
high f or f aster def rosting.
Select . When you select
, the system automatically
switches to Fresh Air mode and
turns on the A/C. The A/C
indicator will not come on, if it was
off to start with.
Adjust the temperature control
dial or buttons so the airf low f eels
warm.
Select to help clear the
rear window.
To increase airf low to the
windshield, close the side vents.
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2. 3. 2. 3.4.1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
On all models except f or EX-L and
EX-V6 models
Vents, Heating, and A/C
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures
Dehumidif y the Interior T o Def og and Def rost
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The system automatically selects the
proper mix of conditioned and/or
heated air to raise or lower the
interior temperature to the
temperature you selected.
If you set the temperature to its
lower limit ( ) or its highest 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
heater starts to develop warm air.
You can manually select various
f unctions of the Climate Control
System when it is in AUTO. All other
f eatures remain automatically
controlled.
Manual selections will cause the
word AUTO in the display to go out.
If you press the A/C button next to
the display, the manual selections
will show in the display. Manual
selection will cause the light in the
AUTO button to turn of f .Turningthefanspeedand
temperature control dials all the way
to left shuts off the system
completely.
If you press OFF, the Climate
Control system shuts of f completely.
Keep the system completely of f
f or short periods only.
When
the indicator in the Dual button is on,
the driver’s side and passenger’s side
temperature can be controlled
independently (see page ). To keep stale air and mustiness
f rom collecting, you should have
the f an running at all times.
When the Climate Control System is
turned OFF, the temperature in the
upper display will also turn of f .
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Without Navigation System
With Navigation System
With Navigation System
On EX-L and EX-V6 models
Except f or EX-L and EX-V6 models
On EX-L and EX-V6 models
Vents, Heating, and A/C
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures
Lo
Hi Manual Operation To Turn Everything Of f
Dual Temperature Control
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Your Honda’s radio can receive the
complete AM and FM bands.
Those bands cover these f requen-
cies:
AM band:
530 to 1,710 kilohertz
FM band:
87.7 to 107.9 megahertz
Radio stations on the AM band are
assigned f requencies at least ten
kilohertz apart (530, 540, 550).
Stations on the FM band are
assigned f requencies at least 0.2
megahertz apart (87.9, 88.1, 88.3).
Stations must use these exact
f requencies. It is f airly common f or
stations to round-of f the f requency in
their advertising, so your radio could
display a f requency of 100.9 even
though the announcer may identif y
the station as ‘‘FM101.’’How well your Honda’s radio
receives stations is dependent on
many f actors, such as the distance
from the station’s transmitter,
nearby large objects, and atmos-
pheric conditions.
A radio station’s signal gets weaker
as you get f arther away f rom its
transmitter. If you are listening to an
AM station, you will notice the sound
volume becoming weaker, and the
stationdriftinginandout.If youare
listening to an FM station, you will
see the stereo indicator f lickering of f
and on as the signal weakens.
Eventually, the stereo indicator will
go of f and the sound will f ade
completely as you get out of range of
the station’s signal.
Driving very near the transmitter of
a station that is broadcasting on a
f requency close to the f requency of
the station you are listening to can
also af f ect your radio’s reception.
You may temporarily hear both
stations,orhearonlythestationyou
are close to.
Radio Reception
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures
Radio Frequencies Radio Reception
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Always maintain your vehicle
according to the maintenance
schedule. See(see page
).
an underinf lated tire
causes more ‘‘rolling resistance,’’
which uses f uel.
The build-up of snow or mud on
your vehicle’s underside adds
weight and rolling resistance.
Frequent cleaning helps your f uel
mileage and reduces the chance of
corrosion.
Drive moderately. Rapid
acceleration, abrupt cornering and
hard braking use more f uel.
Always drive in the highest gear
possible. Try to maintain a constant speed.
Everytimeyouslowdownand
speed up, your vehicle uses extra
fuel.Usethecruisecontrolwhen
appropriate.
Combine several short trips into
one.
The air conditioning puts an extra
load on the engine which makes it
usemorefuel.Usethefresh-air
ventilation when possible.
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For example,
Fuel Economy
Bef ore Driving
Improving Fuel Economy
Owner’s
Maintenance Checks
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If the ABS indicator and the brake
system indicator come on together,
and the parking brake is f ully
released, the front-to-rear braking
distribution system may also be shut
down.
Test your brakes as instructed on
page . If the brakes f eel normal,
drive slowly and have your vehicle
repaired by your Honda dealer as
soon as possible. Avoid sudden hard
braking which could cause the rear
wheels to lock up and possibly lead
to a loss of control.It only helps with the
steering control during braking.
such as trying to take a
corner too f ast or making a sudden
lane change. Always drive at a safe
speed f or the road and weather
conditions.
Always steer moderately
when you are braking hard. Severe
or sharp steering wheel movement
can still cause your vehicle to veer
into oncoming traffic or off the road. on loose or
uneven surf aces, such as gravel or
snow, than a vehicle without anti-
lock. Slow down and allow a greater
distance between vehicles under
those conditions.
The TCS indicator will come on
alongwiththeABSindicator. 271
On all V6 models
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
Driving
Import ant Saf et y Reminders
A BS does not reduce the time or
distance it takes to stop the
vehicle.
A BS will not prevent a skid that
results f rom changing direction
abruptly,
A BS cannot prevent the loss of
stability. A vehicle with A BS may require a
longer distance to stop
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If you must stop when f acing uphill,
use the f oot brake or parking brake.
Do not try to hold the vehicle in
placebypressingontheaccelerator,
as this can cause the automatic
transmission to overheat.
When driving down hills, reduce
your speed and shif t down to 2nd
gear. Do not ‘‘ride’’ the brakes, and
remember it will take longer to slow
downandstopwhentowingatrailer.
When climbing hills, closely watch
your temperature gauge. If it nears
the red (Hot) mark, turn the air
conditioning of f , reduce speed and, if
necessary, pull to the side of the
road to let the engine cool.
If the automatic transmission shif ts
f requently within 3rd, 4th, and 5th
gears while going up a hill, shif t toD.
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Towing a Trailer
Driving
Driving on Hills
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4-cylinder Models
Maint enance205
miles x 1,000
km x 1,000
Service the items listed at the indicated distance (or time, if given).
Check oil and coolant at each fuel stop
Check inflation and condition once a month
Every 10,000 miles (16,000 km) or every 1 year, whichever comes first
Every 10,000 miles (16,000 km)
Every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) or every 2 years, whichever comes first
Inspect every 110,000 miles (176,000 km), otherwise adjust only if noisy
Every 120,000 miles (192,000 km) or every 6 years, whichever comes first Every 160,000 miles (256,000 km)
Every 3 years (independent of mileage)
Every 20,000 miles (32,000 km) or every 1 year, whichever comes first
1016
20323048 50806096 70
112 80
128 90
144 100160110176120192 130208140224 150240
See information on maintenance and emissions warranty, last column, page .
Replace at 120,000 miles (192,000 km) or 6 years, then every 90,000 miles (144,000 km) or 5 years. 4064
Check engine oil and coolant
Check tires
Replace engine oil
Rotate tires (follow pattern on page 248 )
Replace engine oil filter
Check front and rear brake wear
Check parking brake adjustment
Inspect the following items: Tie-rod ends, steering gearbox, and boots
Suspension components
Driveshaft boots
Brake hoses and lines (including ABS)
All fluid levels and condition of fluids
Exhaust system
Fuel lines and connections
Inspect drive belt
Replace dust and pollen filter
Replace air cleaner element
Replace spark plugs
Inspect valve clearance
Replace automatic transmission fluid
Replace manual transmission fluid
Inspect idle speed
Replace engine coolant
Replace brake fluid At 120,000 miles (192,000 km) or 10 years, then every 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 5 years
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Maintenance Schedule for Normal Conditions
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