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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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Control L ocations
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MOONROOF MIRRORCONTROLSHEATING/COOLING CONTROLS
HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE CRUISE CONTROL
BUTTONS
FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE
A/T model is shown. POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
POWER DOOR LOCK
SWITCH
CRUISE CONTROL
MASTER SWITCH
TRUNK RELEASE DIGITAL CLOCK
AUDIO SYSTEM
(P. 82)
(P. 72)
(P. 110)
(P. 81)
(P. 115)
(P. 72) (P. 116)
(P. 110)
(P. 83)
(P. 90)
(P. 94)
(P. 108)
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The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Dif f erences f or the Canadian models are noted in the text.
Shif t Lever Position Indicator f or the HX is shown on page 134 .
Instrument Panel
Inst rument s and Cont rols
U.S.:HX,LX,EX,Canada:LX,Si
53
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM
INDICATOR MAINTENANCE
REQUIRED INDICATOR
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
SYSTEM INDICATOR
HIGH BEAM INDICATOR
CHARGING SYSTEM
INDICATOR
LOW OIL PRESSURE
INDICATOR MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR
TRUNK-OPEN INDICATOR
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE
SYSTEM INDICATOR
LOW FUEL INDICATORPARKING BRAKE AND
BRAKE SYSTEM
INDICATOR
(P. 58)
(P. 58)
(P. 56, 195)
(P. 130)
SHIFT LEVER POSITION INDICATORS (P. 56)
(P. 56)(P. 59) (P. 58)
(P. 62) (P. 58)
(P. 57)
(P. 56)
(P. 57)
SIDE AIRBAG OFF INDICATORSEAT BELT INDICATOR
(P. 58, 196)
(P. 56, 195)
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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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Instrument Panel
Inst rument s and Cont rols
U.S.: DX
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SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM INDICATOR
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM
INDICATOR
LOW OIL PRESSURE
INDICATOR
MAINTENANCE REQUIRED INDICATOR
TRUNK-OPEN INDICATOR
PARKING BRAKE AND
BRAKE SYSTEM
INDICATOR
HIGH BEAM INDICATOR LOW FUEL INDICATOR
CHARGING SYSTEM
INDICATOR MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP
(P. 56)
(P. 59)
(P. 56, 195)
(P. 56, 195)
(P. 56)(P. 58)
(P. 62) (P. 57)
(P. 58)
(P. 56)
(P. 58)
SIDE AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR
(P. 58, 196) SEAT BELT INDICATOR
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The instrument panel has many
indicators to give you important
inf ormation about your vehicle.If this indicator comes on when the
engine is running, the battery is not
being charged. For more inf ormation,
see page .
The engine can be severely damaged
if this indicator f lashes or stays on
when the engine is running. For
complete inf ormation, see page .
This indicator comes on when you
turn the ignition switch to ON (II). If
it comes on at any other time, it
indicates a potential problem with
your f ront airbags or automatic seat
belt tensioners. On models equipped
with side airbags, this light will also
alert you to a potential problem with
your side airbags or passenger’s side
airbag automatic cutoff system. For
complete inf ormation, see page .
This indicator comes on when you
turn the ignition switch to ON (II). If
it comes on at any other time, it
indicates that the passenger’s side
airbag has automatically shut off.
For more inf ormation, see page .
The seat belt system includes an
indicator on the instrument panel
and a beeper to remind you and your
passengers to f asten your seat belts.
If you turn the ignition switch to ON
(II) bef ore f astening your belt, the
beeper sounds and the indicator
f lashes. If you do not f asten your
seat belt bef ore the beeper stops, the
indicator stops f lashing but remainson.
If you continue driving without
f astening your seat belt, the beeper
sounds and the indicator f lashes
again at regular intervals.
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27 195
195
Only on models equipped with side
airbags
Supplemental Restraint
System Indicator Charging System
Indicator
L ow Oil Pressure
Indicator
Side Airbag Of f Indicator
Seat Belt Indicator
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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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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Parking Brake
and Brake
System
Indicator Anti-lock Brake System
(A BS) Indicator
‘‘Daytime Running
Lights’’ Indicator
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