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This section gives inf ormation about
the controls and displays that
contribute to the daily operation of
your Honda. All the essential
controls are within easy reach............................
Control Locations . 56
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Instument Panel . 57
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Instument Panel Indicators . 58
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Maintenance Required Indicator . 63
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Gauges . 65
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Odometer . 65
Outside Temperature
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Indicator . 66
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Trip Meter . 66
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Temperature Gauge . 67
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Fuel Gauge . 67
Controls Near the Steering ...........................................
Wheel . 68
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Windshield Wipers and Washers . 69
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Turn Signal and Headlights . 70
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 72
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Hazard Warning . 72
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Rear Window Def ogger . 73
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Steering Wheel Adjustment . 74
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Keys and Locks . 75
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Immobilizer System . 76
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Ignition Switch . 77
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Power Door Locks . 78
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Remote Transmitter . 79
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Trunk . 82
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Emergency Trunk Opener . 82 .................................................
Seats . 83
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Seat Heaters . 90
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Power Windows . 91
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Moonroof . 94
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Mirrors . 95
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Parking Brake . 97
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Interior Convenience Items . 98
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Glove Box . 99
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Beverage Holders . 99
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Console Compartment . 100
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Center CD Pocket . 100
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Coin Pocket . 101
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Sun Visor . 101
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Vanity Mirror . 102
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Coat Hook . 102
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Sunglasses Holder . 103
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Accessory Power Sockets . 103
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Interior Lights . 103
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols55
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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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Pull up the vanity mirror cover to use
it. The lights beside the mirror come
on when you pull up the cover.To use a coat hook, pull it down.
Close it with a f irm push.
Make sure the coat hook is closed
when you are not using it. This hook
is not designed f or large or heavy
items.
On vehicles with side curtain airbags
Interior Convenience Items
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Vanity Mirror Coat Hook
102
COAT HOOK
Do not put a coat hanger or
hard objects on a coat hook.
This could result in injuries if
your side curtain airbag inflates.
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The spotlights have a two-position
switch. In the DOOR position, the
lights come on when you open either
door. In the OFF position, the lights
do not come on.
Turn on a spotlight by pushing the
lens. Push the lens again to turn it
of f . You can use the spotlights at all
times.
Af ter both doors are closed tightly,
the light dims slightly, then f ades out
in about 30 seconds.
The ceiling light (with the switch in
the center position) comes on when
you remove the key f rom the ignition
switch. If you do not open a door, the
light stays on, then f ades out in
about 30 seconds.
If you leave either door open with
the key not in the ignition switch, the
ceiling light will go of f af ter three
minutes.
On EX and EX-V6 models
Interior Lights
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Spotlights
104
LX and LX-V6 models
EX and EX-V6 modelsDOOR
ACTIVATED
OFF
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The courtesy light between the
spotlights comes on when you turn
the parking lights on. To adjust its
brightness, turn the Select/Reset
knob on the instrument panel.
The spotlights (with the switch in
the DOOR position) also come on
when you unlock the door with the
key or the remote transmitter, and
when you remove the key f rom the
ignition switch.
The courtesy light in each door
comes on when the door is opened,
and goes out when the door is closed.
Your vehicle also has a courtesy light
in the ignition switch. This light
comesonwhenyouopenthedriver’s
door. It f ades out in about 30
seconds af ter the door is closed.
On EX and EX-V6 models
Interior Lights
Courtesy Lights
Inst rument s and Cont rols105
IGNITION SWITCH LIGHT
DOOR LIGHT COURTESY LIGHT
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Store the jack in its holder. Turn
the jack’s end bracket to lock it in
place. Replace the cover. Store the
tools.
Store the wheel cover or center
cap in the trunk. Make sure it does
not get scratched or damaged.
Lower the trunk f loor, then close
the trunk lid.Diagnosing why your engine won’t
start f alls into two areas, depending
on what you hear when you turn the
key to START (III):
You hear nothing, or almost
nothing. The engine’s starter
motor does not operate at all, or
operates very slowly.
You can hear the starter motor
operating normally, or the starter
motor sounds like it is spinning
f aster than normal, but the engine
does not start up and run.
When you turn the ignition switch to
START (III), you do not hear the
normal noise of the engine trying to
start. You may hear a clicking sound
or series of clicks, or nothing at all.
Check these things: Check the transmission interlock.
If you have a manual transmission,
the clutch pedal must be pushed
all the way to the f loor or the
starter will not operate. With an
automatic transmission, it must be
in Park or Neutral.
Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
Turn on the headlights and check
their brightness. If the headlights
are very dim or don’t light at all,
the battery is discharged. See
on page .
Turn the ignition switch to START
(III). If the headlights do not dim,
check the condition of the f uses. If
the f uses are OK, there is
probably something wrong with
the electrical circuit f or the
ignition switch or starter motor.
You will need a qualif ied
technician to determine the
problem (see
on page ).
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If the Engine Won’t Start
Nothing Happens or the Starter
Motor Operates Very Slowly
Jump Starting
Emergency T owing
Changing a Flat T ire, If the Engine Won’t Start
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed262
Loose items can fly around the
interior in a crash and could
seriously injure the occupants.
Store the wheel, jack, and tools
securely before driving.
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The under-hood f use box is located
on the driver’s side. To open it, push
thetabsasshown.If something electrical in your
vehicle stops working, the first thing
youshouldcheckforisablownfuse.
Determine f rom the chart on pages
and , or the diagram on the
f use box lid, which f use or f uses
control that device. Check those
f uses f irst, but check all the f uses
bef ore deciding that a blown f use is
the cause. Replace any blown f uses,
and check if the device works.
Turn the ignition switch to LOCK
(0). Make sure the headlights and
all other accessories are off.
Remove the cover f rom the f use
box.
The vehicle’s f uses are located in
two f use boxes.
The interior f use box is on the
driver’s lower lef t side. To remove
the f use box lid, put your f inger in
the notch on the lid, and pull it
upward slightly, then pull it toward
you and take it out of its hinges. 1. 2.278 279
CONT INUED
Fuses
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
Checking and Replacing Fuses
275
INTERIOR
UNDER-HOOD
TAB
NOTCH
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No. Amps. Circuits Protected Amps. Circuits Protected
No. Circuits Protected
No. Amps.
: On Canadian models
1234567 (15 A)
15 A
(10 A) 15 A
10 A
7.5 A
10 A DBW
Ignition Coil
Daytime Running Light
Laf Heater
Radio
Interior Light
Back-Up Lights 20 A
15 A
7.5 A
30 A Door Lock
Front Accessory Sockets
IG OPDS (Occupant
Position Detection System)
IG Wiper
Not Used
Not Used
89
10 11 1213 Driver’s Power Seat Sliding
Heated Seats
Driver’s Power Seat
Reclining
Not Used
IG ACG
IG Fuel Pump
IG Washer
IG Meter
IG SRS
IGP (PGM-FI ECU)
Not Used
Not Used
Passenger’s Power Window
Driver’s Power Window
Moonroof
Not Used
IG HAC
Not Used
ACC
HAC OP
141516 17 18192021222324252627282930313233 (20 A)
(20 A)
(20 A)
15 A
15 A
7.5 A
7.5 A 10 A
7.5 A
20 A
20 A
(20 A)
7.5 A
7.5 A
7.5 A
Fuse Locations
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INTERIOR FUSE BOX
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