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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
.
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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The odometer shows the total dis-
tance your vehicle has been driven.
It measures miles in U.S. models and
kilometers in Canadian models.
It is illegal under U.S. f ederal law and
Canadian provincial regulations to
disconnect, reset, or alter the
odometer with the intent to change
the number of miles or kilometers
indicated.The trip meter shows the number of
miles (U.S.) or kilometers (Canada)
driven since you last reset it.
There are two trip meters: Trip A
and Trip B. Each trip meter works
independently, so you can keep track
of two dif f erent distances.
To reset a trip meter, display it and
then press and hold the Select/Reset
knob until the number resets to ‘‘0.0’’.
This shows how much f uel you have.
It may show slightly more or less
than the actual amount. The needle
returns to the bottom after you turn
of f the ignition.
The odometer and the trip meters
use the same display. Switch
between these displays by pressing
the Select/Reset knob.
Gauges
Odometer/T rip Meter
Fuel Gauge
U.S.:HX,LX,EX,Canada:LX,Si
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TEMPERATURE GAUGE
FUEL GAUGE
ODOMETER/TRIP METER
The U.S. instrument
panel is shown. TACHOMETER
SPEEDOMETER
SELECT/RESET KNOB
Avoid driving with an extremely low
f uel level. Running out of f uel could
cause the engine to misf ire, damaging
the catalytic converter.
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This shows the temperature of the
engine’s coolant. During normal
operation, the pointer should rise to
about the middle of the gauge. In
severe driving conditions, the pointer
may rise to the upper zone. If it
reaches the red (Hot) mark, pull
safely to the side of the road. Turn to
page f or instructions and
precautions on checking the engine’s
cooling system.157
Gauges
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Temperature Gauge
Canadian DX
U.S. DX
61
SPEEDOMETER
SELECT/RESET KNOB
TACHOMETER
TEMPERATURE
GAUGE
ODOMETER/TRIP METER FUEL GAUGE
FUEL GAUGE
SPEEDOMETER
TEMPERATURE
GAUGE
ODOMETER/TRIP METER SELECT/RESET KNOB
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The knob on the instrument panel
controls the brightness of the instru-
ment panel lights. Turn the knob to
adjust the brightness.There are six brightness levels.
When you turn the knob, the
odometer/trip meter display
changes to circles that show you the
current level. You will hear a tone
when you reach the maximum or
minimum brightness.Adjust the brightness to the desired
level with the headlight switch of f ,
and also with the headlight switch on.
To reduce glare at night, the
instrument panel illumination dims
when you turn the light switch to
or . Turning the Select/
Reset knob f ully to the right will
return the instrument panel to the
brightness adjusted with the
headlight switch of f and a tone willsound.On all models except DX
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Instrument Panel Brightness
66
SELECT/RESET KNOB
KNOB All models except DX
DX models
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CONT INUED
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Introduction . i
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Keys . 69 ...................
Neutral Gear Position . 131
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New Vehicle Break-in . 114
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Normal Shif t Speeds . 129
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NOTICE, Explanation of . i
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Numbers, Identif ication . 206
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Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 114
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Odometer . 60
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Odometer, Trip . 60
Oil
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Change, How to . 154
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Change, When to . 145
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Checking Engine . 117
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Pressure Indicator . 56, 195
Selecting Proper Viscosity
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Chart . 153
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Jacking up the Vehicle . 184
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Jack, Tire . 183
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Jump Starting . 191
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Label, Certif ication . 206
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Lane Change, Signaling . 65
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Lap/Shoulder Belts . 14, 19
Lights
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Bulb Replacement . 164
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Indicator . 56
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Parking . 57
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Turn Signal . 58
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Load Limit . 123
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 71
Locks
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Anti-thef t Steering Column . 71 ............................
Fuel Fill Door . 115
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Power Door . 72
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Trunk . 72
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Low Coolant Level . 118
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Low Fuel Indicator . 58
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Lower Anchors . 38
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Lower Gear, Downshif ting to a . 128
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 56, 195
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Lubricant Specif ications Chart . 208
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Luggage . 122
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Maintenance . 141
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Owner Maintenance Checks . 144
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Record . 149-150
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Required Indicator . 62
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Saf ety . 142
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Schedule . 145-148
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 58, 196
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Manual Transmission . 128
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Manual Transmission Fluid . 162
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Meters, Gauges . 60
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Methanol in Gasoline . 114
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Mirrors, Adjusting . 83
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Modif ying Your Vehicle . 121 .........................................
Moonroof . 82
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Closing Manually . 198
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Operation . 82
Index
N
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