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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 . 52
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Instrument Panel . 53
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Instrument Panel Indicators . 56
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Gauges . 60
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Odometer/Trip Meter . 60
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Fuel Gauge . 60
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Temperature Gauge . 61
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Maintenance Required Indicator . 62
Controls Near the Steering
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Wheel . 63
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Windshield Wipers and Washers . 64
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Turn Signal and Headlights . 65
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 66
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Hazard Warning Button . 67
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Rear Window Def ogger . 67
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Steering Wheel Adjustment . 68
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Keys and Locks . 69
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Immobilizer System . 70
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Ignition Switch . 71
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Door Locks . 72
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Power Door Locks . 72
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Trunk . 72
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Emergency Trunk Opener . 73
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Remote Transmitter . 74
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Seats . 76
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Power Windows . 81 .........................................
Moonroof . 82
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Mirrors . 83
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Parking Brake . 84
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Interior Lights . 85
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Ceiling Light . 85
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Individual Interior Lights . 85
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Interior Convenience Items . 86
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Beverage Holders . 87
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Globe Box . 87
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Console Compertment . 87
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Center Pocket . 88
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Accessory Power Socket . 88
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Vanity Mirror . 88
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols51
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Instrument Panel
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Canada: DX
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LOW OIL PRESSURE
INDICATORDAYTIME RUNNING
LIGHTS INDICATOR
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP WASHER LEVEL
INDICATOR
TRUNK-OPEN INDICATOR
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM
INDICATOR
CHARGING SYSTEM
INDICATOR MAINTENANCE REQUIRED
INDICATORPARKING BRAKE AND
BRAKE SYSTEM
INDICATOR
LOW FUEL INDICATOR
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM INDICATOR
(P. 56)
(P. 59)
(P. 56, 195)
(P. 56, 195) HIGH BEAM INDICATOR(P. 58)
(P. 62) (P. 57)
(P. 58) (P. 58)
(P. 57)
(P. 56)
(P. 58)
SIDE AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR
(P. 58, 196) SEAT BELT INDICATOR
(P. 56)
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This indicator has two f unctions:Itcomesonwhenyouturnthe
ignition switch ON (II). It is a
reminder to check the parking
brake. Driving with the parking
brake not f ully released can
damage the brakes and tires.
If it remains lit af ter you have f ully
released the parking brake while
the engine is running, or if it
comes on while driving, there
could be a problem with the brake
system. For complete inf ormation,
see page . 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 normally comes on f or
a f ew seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to ON (II), and when
the ignition switch is turned to
START (III). If this indicator comes
on at any other time, there is a
problem in the ABS. If this happens,
take your vehicle to your dealer to
have it checked. With this indicator
on, your vehicle still has normal
braking ability but no anti-lock. For
complete inf ormation, see page .
1. 2.
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Only on models equipped with ABS (see
page ) Canadian models only
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CONT INUED
Parking Brake
and Brake
System
Indicator Anti-lock Brake System
(A BS) Indicator
‘‘Daytime Running
Lights’’ Indicator
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Instrument Panel Indicators
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U.S. Canada
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Push down on the
lef t lever to signal a lef t turn and up
to signal a right turn. To signal a lane
change, push lightly on the lever in
the proper direction and hold it. The
lever will return to center when you
release it or complete a turn. To turn on, push
the lever f orward until you hear a
click. The blue high beam indicator
will light (see page ). Pull it back
to return to low beams. To flash the
high beams, pull the lever back
lightly, then release it. The high
beams will stay on as long as you
hold the lever back.
With the headlight switch off, the
high beam headlights come on with
reduced brightness when you turn
the ignition switch ON (II) and
release the parking brake. They
remain on until you turn the ignition
of f , even if you set the parking brake.
The headlights revert to normal
operation when you turn them on
with the switch.
Rotating switch
on the lef t lever controls to the
‘‘ ’’ position turns on the parking
lights, taillights, instrument panel
lights, side-marker lights, and rear
license plate lights. Turning the
switch to the ‘‘ ’’ position turns
on the headlights. If you leave the
lights on with the key removed f rom
the ignition switch, you will hear a
reminder tone when you open the
driver’s door.
Turn Signal
Of f
Parking and indicator lights
Headlights on
High beams
Flashhighbeams
1.2.3.4.5.6. 58
Turn Signal High Beams
Daytime Running L ights
(Canadian Models)
Headlights On
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Turn Signal and Headlights
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The outside mirrors are heated to
remove fog and frost. With the
ignition switch in the ON (II)
position, turn on the heaters by
pressing the button. The indicator in
the button comes on as a reminder.
Press the button again to turn the
heaters off.To apply the parking brake, pull the
lever up f ully. To release it, pull up
slightly, push the button, and lower
the lever. The parking brake light on
the instrument panel should go out
when the parking brake is f ully
released (see page ).
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On Canadian Si model
Power Mirror Heaters Parking Brake
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Mirrors, Parking Brake
84
NOTICE:
PARKING BRAKE LEVER
PARKING BRAKE LEVER
LX, U.S. DX VP, EX
and Canadian Si models DX, U.S. HX and Canada DX SE models
Driving the vehicle with the
parking brake applied can damage the
rear brakes and axles.
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You can decrease the set cruising
speed in any of these ways:To slow down in very small
amounts, tap the SET/decel
button. Each time you do this,
your vehicle will slow down about
1 mph (1.6 km/h).
Press and hold the SET/decel
button. Release the button when
you reach the desired speed.
Thecruisecontrolmaynotholdthe
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
light on the instrument panel will
come back on. You can increase the set cruising
speed in any of these ways:
Press and hold the RESUME/
accel button. When you reach the
desired cruising speed, release the
button.
Push on the accelerator pedal.
Accelerate to the desired cruising
speed and press the SET/decel
button.
To increase your speed in very
small amounts, tap the RESUME/
accel button. Each time you do
this, your vehicle will speed up
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 SET/
decel button.
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Cruise Control
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures
Changing the Set Speed
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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.Pressing the Cruise Control Master
Switch turns the system completely
of f and erases the previous cruising
speed.
Youcancancelthecruisecontrolin
any of these ways:
Tap the brake or clutch pedal.
Push the CANCEL button on the
steering wheel.
Press the Cruise Control Master
Switch. When you push the CANCEL button,
or tap the brake or clutch pedal, the
system remembers the previously-
set cruising speed. To return to that
speed, accelerate to above 25 mph
(40 km/h) then press the RESUME/
accel button. The CRUISE
CONTROL light comes on, and the
vehicle will accelerate to the same
cruising speed as bef ore.
Cruise Control
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures
Cancelling the Cruise Control
Resuming the Set Speed
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Put your f ingers under the f ront
edge of the hood to the right of
the center. Slide your hand to the
lef t until you f eel the hood latch
handle. Push this handle up to
release it. Lift up the hood.If the hood latch handle moves
stif f ly, or if you can open the hood
without lifting the handle, the
mechanism should be cleaned and
lubricated.
Park the vehicle, and set the
parking brake. Pull the hood
release handle located under the
lower lef t corner of the dashboard.
The hood will pop up slightly. Pull the support rod out of its clip,
and insert the end into the hole on
the f ront lef t side of the hood.
1. 2.3.To Open the Hood:
Service Station Procedure
Opening and Closing the Hood
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HOOD
RELEASE
HANDLE
LATCH
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