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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
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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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This indicator normally comes on f or
a f ew seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to ON (II). If it comes
on at any other time, there is a
problem in the ABS. If this happens,
have your vehicle checked by your
Honda dealer. With this indicator on,
your vehicle still has normal braking
ability but no anti-lock. For more
inf ormation, see page .This indicator has three f unctions:
If itcomesonandstaysonwhen
the Traction Control System is on,
it indicates that there is a problem
in the TCS.
This indicator normally also comes
on f or a f ew seconds when you turn
the ignition switch to ON (II). If it
comesonandstaysonatanyother
time, or it does not come on when
you turn the ignition switch to ON
(II), there is a problem with the TCS.
Take the vehicle to your dealer to
have it checked. See page for
more inf ormation on the TCS. This indicator normally comes on f or
a f ew seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to ON (II). If it comes
on and stays on with the TCS
Activation Indicator, there is a
problem with the TCS. For more
inf ormation on the TCS, see page
.
Itcomesonasareminderthatyou
have turned off the Traction
Control System.
It f lashes when the TCS is
regulating wheelspin.
1. 2. 3.
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Instrument Panel Indicators
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Anti-lock Brake System
(A BS) IndicatorT CS A ctivation Indicator T raction Control System
(T CS) 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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This section gives you tips on
starting the engine under various
conditions, and how to operate the
5-speed/6-speed manual and
automatic transmissions. It also
includes important inf ormation on
parking your vehicle, the braking
system, the Traction Control System,
and f acts you need if you are
planning to tow a trailer.........................
Preparing to Drive . 178
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Starting the Engine . 179
5-speed/6-speed Manual
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Transmission . 180
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Automatic Transmission . 183
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Parking Tips . 187
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Braking System . 188
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Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) . 189
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Traction Control System (TCS) . 191
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Towing a Trailer . 194
Driving
Driving177
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Your Honda is equipped with a
Traction Control System (TCS) to
assist you in maintaining traction
while driving slowly on loose or
slippery surf aces.
TCS monitors the speed of all f our
wheels. When it senses a f ront wheel
losing traction, it applies braking to
that wheel. The TCS Activation
indicator f lashes when this occurs.
Driving with TCS requires no special
skills or technique. The TCS does
not control your vehicle’s whole
braking system and cannot prevent
skidding if you enter a corner too
f ast. It is still your responsibility to
drive at reasonable speeds and to
leave a sufficient margin of safety.When starting out or driving on a
loose or slippery road surf ace, you
may notice that the vehicle does not
respond to the accelerator in the
samewayitdoesatothertimes.This
is a sign TCS is activating. You will
seetheTCSActivationindicator
flash.TheTCSindicator(seepage )
andtheTCSActivationindicator
comeonandstayonwhenthereisa
problem with the TCS.
You should still install winter tires on
your vehicle during the winter. Make
sure to use the same size originally
supplied with the vehicle. Exercise
the same caution in winter driving as
you would if your vehicle was not
equipped with TCS.
Driving with the compact spare tire
installed (see page ) may
activate the TCS. You should turn of f
the system.
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On all V6 models
Traction Control System (TCS)
Driving191
TCS INDICATOR
TCS ACTIVATION INDICATOR
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This switch is under the side vent. It
letsyouturntheTractionControl
System on and of f . You cannot turn
of f the TCS while the TCS Activation
indicator is f lashing.Deactivate the system by pressing
the TCS On/Off switch. The TCS
Activation indicator comes on as a
reminder. Pressing the switch again
turns the system back on.
The Traction Control System turns
on every time you start the engine,
even if you turned it of f the last time
you drove the vehicle.
When you turn the ignition switch
to ON (II).
When you manually turn of f TCS.
It f lashes when TCS is regulating
wheelspin.
If the system’s diagnostics senses
a problem with TCS, the indicator
will come on and stay on along
with the TCS indicator.
The TCS Activation indicator comes
on or f lashes under the f ollowing
conditions:
Traction Control System (TCS)
Driving
TCS ON/OFF Switch
TCS Activation Indicator
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If the TCS indicator comes on while
driving, pull to the side of the road
when it is saf e and turn of f the
engine. Reset the system by re-
starting the engine, and watch the
TCS indicator. If the indicator
remains on, or comes back on while
driving, have the TCS inspected by
your Honda dealer. You can still
drive the vehicle without TCS.
The TCS indicator may occasionally
come on f or one or two seconds and
then go out. This is normal.This indicator will come on along
with the ABS indicator if there is a
problem in the anti-lock brake
system (see on page
).
If the TCS indicator comes on along
with the Brake System indicator, it
indicates a problem in the brake
system (see on page ).
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Traction Control System (TCS)
Driving
ABS Indicator
Brake System
Indicator
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