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Battery type: CR1616
If it takes several pushes on the
button to lock or unlock the doors,
replace the battery as soon as
possible.
Avoid dropping or throwing the
transmitter.
Protect the transmitter from
extreme temperature.
Do not immerse the transmitter in
any liquid.
If you lose a transmitter, the
replacement needs to be
reprogrammed by a Honda dealer.
Inside the transmitter, separate
the inner cover f rom the keypad
by releasing the two tabs on the
cover.
Separate the transmitter by prying
its middle seam with your
f ingernail.
Remove the screw at the base of
the transmitter with a small
Phillips-head screwdriver.
To replace the battery: 1. 2. 3.
Remote Transmitter
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Replacing the Transmitter Battery
Remote Transmitter Care
80
SCREW BATTERY
TAB
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Youcanopenthetrunkintwoways:Pull the trunk release handle to
the lef t of the driver’s seat.
Press and hold the trunk release
button on the remote transmitter.
To close the trunk, press down on
the trunk lid. Keep the trunk lid closed at all times
while driving to avoid damaging the
lid, and to prevent exhaust gas f rom
getting into the interior. See
on page .
To protect items in the trunk when
you need to give the key to someone
else: Lock the trunk release handle
with the master key.
Give the person the valet key. As a saf ety f eature, your vehicle has
a release lever on the trunk latch so
the trunk can be opened f rom the
inside. To open the trunk, push the
release lever to the lef t.
Parents should decide if their
children should be shown how to use
this feature.
For more inf ormation about child
saf ety, see page .
1. 2. 51
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Trunk
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Trunk Carbon
Monoxide Hazard Emergency T runk Opener
82
Pull
TRUNK RELEASE HANDLE MASTER
KEY
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µ
AllV6models,the4-cylinderEX-L
model, and all Canadian EX models
have a power adjustable driver’s seat.
The 4-cylinder EX model has a
power seat bottom height
adjustment. All other driver’s seat
adjustmentsinthismodelare
manual.
The 4-cylinder LX model has manual
driver’s seat adjustments (see next
column).
The f ront passenger’s seat in all
models adjusts manually.To change the seat-back angle, pull
up on the lever on the outside of the
seat bottom.
To adjust the seat forward and
backward, pull up on the bar under
the seat cushion’s f ront edge. Move
the seat to the desired position and
releasethebar.Trytomovetheseat
to make sure it is locked in position.
Make all seat adjustments bef ore
you start driving.
See pages f or important saf ety
inf ormation and warnings about how toproperly position the seats and seat-backs. 11 13
Seats
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Manual Seat Adjustments
83
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When storing cargo, you can move
therearcentershoulderbeltoutof
the way by removing the belt f rom
the guide.Do not put any heavy items on the
seat-back when it is folded.
The left and right halves can be
f olded separately f rom inside the
vehicle or inside the trunk. To f old
down the seat-back f rom inside the
vehicle, insert the master key in the
lock on the rear shelf . To f old down
the driver’s side, turn the key
clockwise, pull down the top of the
seat-back, then release the key. To
f old down the passenger’s side, turn
the key counterclockwise and
perf orm the same procedure. To release the seat-back from inside
the trunk, pull the release under the
trunk panel. Push the seat-back
down, then let go of the release.
To lock the seat-back upright, push it
firmly against the trunk panel. Make
sure it is latched in place by pulling
on the top of the seat.
Seats
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Folding Rear Seat
89
GUIDE
Pull
CENTER
SHOULDER BELT
MASTER KEY
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You can open and close the windows
with the key in the driver’s door lock.
To open:Insert the key in the driver’s door
lock.
Turn the key clockwise, then
release it.
You can open both windows f rom the
outside with the remote transmitter.
Press the UNLOCK button once
to unlock the driver’s door.
Press the UNLOCK button a
second time, and hold it. The
passenger’s door unlocks, and
both windows start to open. To
stop the windows, release the
button.
To open the windows f urther,
press the button again.
You cannot close the windows with
the remote transmitter.
The power window system has a key-
of f delay f unction. The windows will
stilloperateforupto10minutes
after you turn off the ignition.
Opening either door cancels the
delay function. You must turn the
ignition switch to ON (II) again
bef ore you can raise or lower the
windows.
1. 2. 3.
1. 2.
Power Windows
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Opening/Closing the Windows
with the Key
Opening the Windows with the
Remote Transmitter
93
UNLOCK BUTTON
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The moonroof has two positions: it
can be tilted up in the back f or
ventilation, or it can be slid back into
the roof . Use the switch under the
lef t dashboard vent to operate the
moonroof . The ignition switch must
be ON (II).
To close the windows f urther, turn
andholdthekeyagain(within
10 seconds).
NOTE: If the window stops bef ore
the desired position, repeat steps 2
and 3.
Turn the key counterclockwise
again, and hold it. Both windows
starttoclose.Tostopthewindows,
release the key.
Turn the key counterclockwise,
then release it.
Insert the key in the driver’s door
lock.
To close: Turnthekeyclockwiseagain,and
hold it. Both windows start to open.
To stop the windows, release thekey.
To open the windows f urther, turn
andholdthekeyagain(within
10 seconds).
NOTE: If the window stops bef ore
the desired position, repeat steps 2
and 3. 1.2.3.
4.
3.
4.
On all EX and EX-V6 models
Power Windows, Moonroof
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Moonroof
94
MOONROOF SWITCH
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Open the glove box by pulling the
handle to the lef t. Close it with a f irm
push. Lock or unlock the glove box
with the master key.
The glove box light comes on when
the parking lights are on.Spilled liquids can damage the
upholstery, carpeting, and electrical
components in the interior.
Be caref ul when you are using the
beverage holders. A spilled liquid
that is very hot can scald you or your
passengers. Liquid can also spill
f rom the door pocket beverage
holders when you open or close the
doors. Use only resealable
containers in the door pockets.
Interior Convenience Items
Glove Box
Beverage Holders
Inst rument s and Cont rols99
GLOVE BOX
An open glove box can cause
serious injury to your passenger
inacrash,evenifthe
passenger is wearing the seatbelt.
Always keep the glove box
closed while driving.
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To open the sunglasses holder, push
on the f ront edge. Make sure the
holder is closed while you are driving.
Some larger styles of sunglasses
may not f it in the holder.
You may also store small items in
thisholder.Makesuretheyare
small enough to let the holder close
and latch, and that they are not
heavy enough to cause the holder to
pop open while driving.These sockets are intended to supply
power f or 12 volt DC accessories
that are rated 120 watts or less (10
amps).
To use an accessory power socket,
the ignition switch must be in
ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II).
None of the sockets will power an
automotive type cigarette lighter
element. When more than one
socket is being used, the combined
power rating of the accessories
should be 120 watts or less
(10 amps).
The ceiling light has a three-position
switch; ON, Door Activated, and
OFF. In the Door Activated (center)
position, the light comes on when
you:
Open either door.
Unlock the doors with the key or
remote transmitter.
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Interior Convenience Items, Interior L ights
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Sunglasses Holder Accessory Power Sockets Ceiling L ight
103
ON
OFF
DOOR ACTIVATED
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