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Your Vehicle at a Glance
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HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS
MOONROOF
CRUISE CONTROL
MASTER SWITCH
MIRROR CONTROLS CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONSREAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER
WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS
AUDIO SYSTEMDIGITAL CLOCK
STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENT
(P. 65)
(P. 64) (P. 67)
(P. 94)
(P. 67)
(P. 82)
(P. 110)
(P. 83)
(P. 68)HAZARD WARNING BUTTON
(P. 108)
(P. 110)
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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
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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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See page .
WhenyouturnontheHazard
Warning switch, both turn signal
lights blink. All turn signals on the
outside of the vehicle should f lash.This indicator comes on with the
high beam headlights. See page
f 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
set the cruise control. See page f or inf ormation on operating the
cruise control. This indicator comes on if the trunk
lid is not closed tightly.
This indicator comes on as a
reminder that you must ref uel soon.
The lef t or right turn signal indicator
blinks when you signal a lane change
or turn. If the indicator does not
blink or blinks rapidly, it usually
means one of the turn signal bulbs is
burned out (see page ). Replace
the bulb as soon as possible, since
other drivers cannot see that you are
signaling. This indicator comes on when the
washer f luid level is low. Add washer
fluidwhenyouseethisindicator
comes on (see page ).
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196
166 65
110 156
Only on models equipped with Cruise
Control System Canadian models only
Malf unction Indicator
Lamp
Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators High Beam Indicator
Cruise Control Indicator Trunk-open Indicator
Low Fuel Indicator
Washer Level Indicator
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Instrument Panel Indicators
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Controls Near the Steering Wheel
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MOONROOF
MIRROR CONTROLS TILT ADJUSTMENT HORN REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER
WINDSHIELD
WIPERS/WASHERS
HEADLIGHTS/ TURN SIGNALS
CRUISE CONTROL
MASTER SWITCH (P. 82) (P. 65)
(P. 64)(P. 67)
(P. 110) (P. 83) (P. 68) (P. 67)
CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS (P. 110) HAZARD WARNING BUTTON
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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. (If you selected an
optional audio system, ref er to the
operating instructions that came
with it.)
Your Honda has an anti-thef t audio
system that requires a code number
to enable it. Air conditioning is standard on LX
andEXmodelsintheU.S.,andLX
and Si models in Canada. It is
optional on other models. ...............
Vents, Heating, and A/C . 90
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Air Flow Buttons . 91
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Playing the Radio . 94
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Radio Reception . 97
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Playing a CD . 99
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CD Changer . 100
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Protecting Your CDs . 101
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CD Player Error Messages . 102
CD Changer Error
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Messages . 103
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Playing a Tape . 104
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Radio Thef t Protection . 107
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Setting the Clock . 108
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Cruise Control . 110
Standard f or HX, LX and EX models in
the U.S., and LX and Si models in
Canada
Comf ort and Convenience Features
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures89
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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
Switch. The indicator in the switch
will light.
Accelerate to the desired cruising
speedabove25mph(40km/h).Press and release the SET/decel
buttononthesteeringwheel.The
CRUISE CONTROL light on the
instrument panel comes on to
show the system is now activated.
1. 2. 3.
On HX, LX and EX models in the U.S.,
and LX and Si models in Canada
Cruise Control
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures
Using the Cruise Control
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CANCEL BUTTON
RESUME/ accel
BUTTON
SET/decel
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 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
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