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Only on vehicles equipped with Navigation System. Ref er to the Navigation System Owner’s Manual.
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Your Vehicle at a Glance
3
HORN
HEADLIGHTS/
TURN SIGNALS
TILT/TELESCOPIC
ADJUSTMENTEX-V6 model without Navigation System is shown. CRUISE
CONTROL
BUTTONS
REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER
INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS
MOONROOF SWITCH
VOICE CONTROL SWITCHES TRACTION CONTROL
SYSTEM ON/OFF
SWITCH
STEERING WHEEL
AUDIO CONTROLS
HAZARD
WARNING
BUTTON
AUDIO SYSTEM
(P.72)
(P.70)
(P.152)
(P.94)
(P.192) (P.74)(P.68)
(P.73)
(P.120)
(P.156)
(P.72)
(P.69)
PASSENGER
AIRBAG OFF
INDICATOR
(P.30)
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The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Dif f erences f or the Canadian models are noted in the text.
Instrument Panel
Inst rument s and Cont rols57
LOW FUEL INDICATORMAINTENANCE REQUIRED
INDICATOR
HIGH BEAM INDICATOR
CRUISE MAIN INDICATOR ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM
INDICATOR
LOW OIL PRESSURE
INDICATOR
CHARGING SYSTEM
INDICATOR
SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATORSUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAINT SYSTEM
INDICATOR
TCS ACTIVATION INDICATOR
CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR
DOOR AND TRUNK
OPEN MONITOR
LIGHTS ON INDICATOR
PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE
SYSTEM INDICATOR TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM (TCS)
INDICATOR
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATOR
(P.58, 269) (P.58, 268) (P.60)
(P.63)
(P.63) (P.60)
(P.63)
(P.60) (P.61)
(P.63) (P.61)
(P.59)
(P.59)
(P.62, 155) (P.62)
SEAT BELT REMINDER INDICATOR (P.58)
(P.62)
(P.59)
(P.269) SIDE AIRBAG OFF
INDICATOR
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CONT INUED
This indicator comes on when you
turn the ignition switch to ON (II)
with the headlight switch off and the
parking brake set. It should go of f if
youturnontheheadlightsorrelease
the parking brake. If it comes on at
any other time, it means there is a
problem with the DRL. There may
also be a problem with the high
beam headlights.
This indicator comes on with the
high beam headlights. See pagef or inf ormation on the headlight
controls.
On Canadian models, this indicator
comes on with reduced brightness
when the Daytime Running Lights
(DRL) are on (see page ). This indicator comes on when you
turn on the Cruise Control System
by pressing the Master Button. (see
page .)
This indicator comes on when you
set the cruise control. See page
f or inf ormation on operating the
cruise control.
This indicator comes on when the
washer f luid level is low. Add washer
f luid when you see this indicator
come on (see page ). This indicator reminds you that it is
time to take your vehicle in for the
vehicle’s scheduled maintenance
under normal driving conditions. The
indicator does not ref lect severe
maintenance intervals.
Ref er to the Maintenance Schedule
f or Normal and Severe Driving
Conditions on page (4-cylinder
models) or page (6-cylinder
models).
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71
70 156
224 205
210
Canadian models only
Canadian models only
Instrument Panel Indicators, Maintenance Required Indicator
Inst rument s and Cont rols
‘‘Daytime Running
Lights’’ Indicator
High Beam IndicatorCruise Main Indicator
Cruise Control Indicator
Washer Level IndicatorMaintenance Required
Indicator
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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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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
.........................................
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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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.
1. 2. 3.
Cruise Control
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures
Using the Cruise Control
156
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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You can increase the set cruising
speed in any of these ways:Press and hold the RES/ACCEL
button. When you reach the
desired cruising speed, release the
button.
Push on the accelerator pedal until
you reach the desired cruising
speed, then press the DECEL/
SET button.
To increase your speed in very
small amounts, tap the RES/
ACCEL button. Each time you do
this, the vehicle will speed up
about 1 mph (1.6 km/h). You can decrease the set cruising
speed in any of these ways:
Press and hold the DECEL/SET
button. Release the button when
you reach the desired speed.
To slow down in very small
amounts, tap the DECEL/SET
button repeatedly. Each time you
do this, your vehicle will slow
down about 1 mph (1.6 km/h).
Tap the brake or clutch pedal
lightly with your f oot. The
CRUISE CONTROL indicator on
the instrument panel will go out.
When the vehicle slows to the
desired speed, press the DECEL/
SET button. Even with the cruise control turned
on, you can still use the accelerator
pedal to speed up f or passing. Af ter
completing the pass, take your foot
of f the accelerator pedal. The vehicle
will return to the set cruising speed.
Resting your f oot on the brake or
clutch pedal will cause the cruise
control to cancel.
Cruise Control
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures
Changing the Set Speed
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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
158
CANCEL BUTTON
CRUISE CONTROL MASTER BUTTON
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