2004 HONDA ACCORD COUPE wheel

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To use the horn, press the pad around the ‘‘H’’ logo.
Controls Near the Steering Wheel
Inst rument s and Cont rols68
EX-V6 model without navigation system is shown.CRUISE CONTROLS
(P.156)
TILT/TELESCOPIC ADJUSTMENT
(P.74)
(P.70)
REMOTE AUDIO
CONTROLS
(P.152)
(P.94)
MOONROOF
SWITCH
(P.192)
TRACTION CONTROL
SYSTEM ON/OFF SWITCH
HEADLIGHTS/
TURN SIGNALS
HORN INSTRUMENT PANEL
BRIGHTNESS (P.69)
(P.72) WINDSHIELD
WIPERS/WASHERS
REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER
(P.73)
(P.120)
AUDIO SYSTEM
(P.72)
HAZARD WARNING
BUTTON
PASSENGER
AIRBAG OFF
INDICATOR
(P.30)
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Move the steering wheel so it
points to your chest, not toward
your f ace. Make sure you can see
the instrument panel gauges and
indicators.
Push the lever up to lock the
steering wheel in position.
Make sure you have securely
locked the steering wheel in place
by trying to move it up, down, in,
and out.
Insert the key in the ignition
switch, and unlock the steering
column.
Push the lever under the steering
column all the way down.
Make any steering wheel adjustment
bef ore you start driving.
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1.See page f or important saf ety
inf ormation about how to properlyposition the steering wheel. 15
Steering Wheel A djustment
Inst rument s and Cont rols74
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.
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The ignition switch has f our
positions: LOCK (0), ACCESSORY
(I), ON (II), and START (III). You can insert or
remove the key only in this position.
To turn the key, you must push the
key in slightly. If your vehicle has an
automatic transmission, the shif t
lever must also be in park. If the f ront wheels are turned, the
anti-thef t lock may make it dif f icult
to turn the key. Firmly turn the
steering wheel to the lef t or right as
you turn the key.
You can
operate the audio system and the
accessory power sockets in this
position. This is the normal key
position when driving. Several of the
indicators on the instrument panel
come on as a test when you turn the
ignition switch f rom ACCESSORY
(I) to ON (II).
Use this position
only to start the engine. The switch
returns to ON (II) when you let go of
the key.
You will hear a reminder beeper if
you leave the key in the ignition
switch in the LOCK (0) or
ACCESSORY (I) position and open
the driver’s door. Remove the key to
turn of f the beeper.
On automatic transmission model,
theshiftlevermustbeinPark
bef ore you can remove the key f rom
the ignition switch.
Ignition Switch
Inst rument s and Cont rols
LOCK (0) A CCESSORY (I)ON (II)
ST A RT (III)
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Removing the key from the
ignition switch while driving
locks the steering. This can
cause you to lose control.
Remove the key from the
ignition switch only whenparked.
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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.
Your Honda has an anti-thef t audio
system that requires a code number
to enable it.
Navigation Systems are available on
U.S. models only.
The security system helps to dis-
courage vandalism and thef t of your
Honda.............
Vents, Heating, and A/C . 108
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Using the A/C . 113
To Cool or Heat
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Automatically . 115
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Dual Temperature Control . 117
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Climate Control Sensors . 119
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Playing the Radio . 120
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Radio Reception . 126
Playing the XM
Satellite
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Radio . 128
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Playing a CD . 134
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CD Changer . 137
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Protecting Your CDs . 142
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CD Player Error Messages . 143
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CD Changer Error Messages . 144
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Playing a Tape . 146
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Steering Wheel Controls . 152
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Radio Thef t Protection . 153
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Setting the Clock . 154
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Security System . 155
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Cruise Control . 156
HomeLink Universal
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Transceiver . 159
On all models except f or 4-cylinder LX
model
Comf ort and Convenience Features
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures107
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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 of f to start with.
Select .
Set the f an and temperature
controls to maximum level.
To clear the windows f aster, you can
close the dashboard corner vents by
rotating the wheel below it. This will
send more warm air to the
windshield def roster vents. Once the
windshield is clear, select the Fresh
Air mode to avoid f ogging the
windows.
For your saf ety, make sure you have
a clear view through all the windows
bef ore driving. The Automatic Climate Control
system can adjust the f an speed and
airflow levels to maintain the interior
temperature you select.
In the AUTO mode, the vehicle’s
interior temperature is
independently regulated f or the
driver and passenger. If the driver’s
side of the vehicle is getting too
much sun, the system will adjust to a
lower temperature.
Press the Auto button. With
Navigation System, the light in the
button comes on.
Set the desired temperature by
turning the Temperature Control
dial. You will see AUTO in the
system’s display.
Set the desired temperature by
pressing the to raise the
temperature or the to lower the
temperature. The selected
temperature will show in the upper
display.
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Without Navigation System
With Navigation System
EX-L and EX-V6 models with Navigation
System On EX-L and EX-V6 models
On EX-L and EX-V6 models
Vents, Heating, and A/C
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures
T o Remove Exterior Frost or Ice
From the Windows Using A utomatic Climate Control
T o Cool or Heat A utomatically
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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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Cruise control allows you to maintain
asetspeedabove25mph(40km/h)
without keeping your f oot on the
accelerator pedal. It should be used
f or cruising on straight, open
highways. It is not recommended f or
city driving, winding roads, slippery
roads, heavy rain, or bad weather.Push in the Cruise Control Master
Buttononthesteeringwheel.The
CRUISE MAIN indicator on the
instrument panel will come on.
Accelerate to the desired cruising
speedabove25mph(40km/h).Press and release the DECEL/
SET button on the steering wheel.
The CRUISE CONTROL indicator
on the instrument panel comes on
to show the system is now
activated.
The cruise control may not hold the
set speed when you are going up and
down hills. If your speed increases
going down a hill, use the brakes to
slow down. This will cancel the
cruise control. To resume the set
speed, press the RESUME/ACCEL
button. The CRUISE CONTROL
indicator on the instrument panel will
come back on.
When climbing a steep hill, the
automatic transmission may
downshifttoholdthesetspeed.
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Cruise Control
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures
Using the Cruise Control
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CRUISE CONTROL MASTER BUTTON
CANCEL
BUTTON RES/ACCEL
BUTTON
DECEL/SET
BUTTON
Improper use of the cruise
control can lead to a crash.
Use the cruise control only
when traveling on open
highways in good weather.
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Youcancancelthecruisecontrolin
any of these ways:Tap the brake or clutch pedal.
Push the CANCEL button on the
steering wheel.
Press the Cruise Control Master
button on the steering wheel. When you push the CANCEL button,
or tap the brake or clutch pedal, the
system will remember the previously
set cruising speed. To return to that
speed, accelerate to above 25 mph
(40 km/h), then press and release
the RES/ACCEL button. The
CRUISE CONTROL indicator comes
on, and the vehicle will accelerate to
thesamecruisingspeedasbefore.
Pressing the Cruise Control Master
button turns the system completely
of f and erases the previous cruising
speed.
Cruise Control
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures
Cancelling the Cruise Control Resuming the Set Speed
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CANCEL BUTTON
CRUISE CONTROL MASTER BUTTON
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