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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 . 50
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Instrument Panel Indicators . 51
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Gauges . 57
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Odometer/Trip Meter . 57
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Fuel Gauge . 57
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Temperature Gauge . 58
Controls Near the Steering ...........................................
Wheel . 59
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Windshield Wipers and Washers . 60
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Turn Signal and Headlights . 61
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 62
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Hazard Warning Button . 62
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Rear Window Def ogger . 62
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Steering Wheel Adjustment . 63
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Keys and Locks . 64
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Immobilizer System . 65
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Ignition Switch . 66
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Door Locks . 67
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Power Door Locks . 67
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Hatch . 68
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Remote Transmitter . 69
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Seats . 71
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Cargo Area Cover . 75
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Power Windows . 76
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Moonroof . 78
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Mirrors . 79 .................................
Parking Brake . 80
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Interior Lights . 81
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Interior Convenience Items . 82
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Beverage Holders . 83
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Glove Box . 83
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Accessory Power Sockets . 83
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Console Compartment . 83
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols 49
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Interior Convenience Items
Inst rument s and Cont rols
82 COAT HOOK BEVERAGE HOLDER
VANITY MIRROR
DRIVER’S POCKETACCESSORY POWER
SOCKET
GLOVE BOX
BEVERAGE HOLDER
BEVERAGE HOLDER
CONSOLE COMPARTMENT
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Open the glove box by squeezing the
handle. Close it with a f irm push.To access the console compartment,
slide the lid f orward, then slide the
beverage holder assembly forward.
This socket is intended to supply
power f or 12 volt DC accessories
that are rated 120 watts or less (10
amps).
Be caref ul when you are using the
beverage holders. A spilled liquid
that is very hot can scald you or your
passengers. Spilled liquids can also
damage the upholstery, carpeting,
and electrical components in the
interior.
A beverage holder f or the f ront
passenger is located in the center
console. A second beverage holder is
under the driver’s side air vent.
To use the beverage holder under
the air vent, pull on the f ront. Push
the holder all the way in to close it.
To access the beverage holder in the
center console, slide the lid f orward. Glove Box Console Compartment
A ccessory Power Sockets
Beverage Holders
Interior Convenience Items
Inst rument s and Cont rols
83
CONSOLE COMPARTMENT
BEVERAGE HOLDER
An open glove box can cause
serious injury to your passenger
inacrash,evenifthe
passenger is wearing the seatbelt.
Always keep the glove box
closed while driving.
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Your vehicle has several convenient
storage areas:Glove box
Front door pocket
Console compartment
Cargo area
However, carrying too much cargo,
or improperly storing it, can af f ect
your vehicle’s handling, stability,
stopping distance, and tires, and
make it unsaf e. Bef ore carrying any
type of cargo, be sure to read the
f ollowing pages.
Carrying Cargo
Bef ore Driving 117
DOOR POCKET
DRIVER’S POCKET
CARGO AREA CONSOLE COMPARTMENT GLOVE BOX
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Store or secure all items that could
be thrown around and hurt
someone during a crash.If you carry large items that
prevent you f rom closing the
hatch, exhaust gas can enter the
passenger area. To avoid the
possibility of
, f ollow the instructions
on page .
Distribute cargo evenly on the
f loor of the cargo area, placing the
heaviest items on the bottom and
as far forward as possible.
If youfolddownthebackseat,tie
down items that could be thrown
about the vehicle during a crash or
sudden stop.
Do not place items on the cargo
area cover, or stack objects higher
than the top of the back seat. They
could block your view and be
thrown about the vehicle during a
crash or sudden stop.
Be sure items placed on the f loor
behind the f ront seats cannot roll
under the seats and interf ere with
the driver’s ability to operate the
pedals or seat.
Keep the glove box closed while
driving. If it is open, a passenger
could injure their knees during a
crash or sudden stop.
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Carrying Items in the Passenger
Compartment
carbon monoxide
poisoning
Carrying Cargo in the Cargo A rea
Carrying Cargo
Bef ore Driving
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Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 145
Hatch
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Opening the . 68
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Hazard Warning Button . 62
Headlights
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Daytime Running Lights . 61
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High Beam Indicator . 53
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High Beams, Turning on . 61
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Low Beams, Turning on . 61 ........................
Reminder Beeper . 61
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Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 145
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Turning on . 61
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Head Restraints . 72
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Heating and Cooling . 86
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High Altitude, Starting at . 123
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High-Low Beam Switch . 61
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Hood Latch . 145
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Hood, Opening the . 112
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Closing the . 113
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Horn .3,59
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Hot Coolant, Warning about . 141
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Hydraulic Clutch . 144
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Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 188
If Your Vehicle Has to be
........................................
Towed . 185
Ignition ..............................................
Keys . 64
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Switch . 66
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Timing Control System . 195
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Important Safety Precautions . 6
Indicator Lights, Instrument
.............................................
Panel . 51
Fluids
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Brake . 144
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Clutch . 144
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Manual Transmission . 143
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Windshield Washer . 142
FM Stereo Radio .....................................
Reception . 93
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Folding Rear Seat . 74
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Four-way Flashers . 62
Front End, Towing by
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Emergency Wrecker . 185
Front Seat ......................................
Adjusting . 71
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Airbags . 22
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Fuel . 110
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Fill Door and Cap . 111
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Gauge . 57
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Octane Requirement . 110
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Recommendations . 110
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Reserve Indicator . 54
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Tank, Filling the . 111
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Fuses, Checking the . 181
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Gas Mileage, Improving . 114 .........................................
Gasoline . 110
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Fuel Reserve Indicator . 54
...........................................
Gauge . 57
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Octane Requirement . 110
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Tank, Filling the . 111
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Gas Station Procedures . 111
Gauges
Engine Coolant ...........................
Temperature . 58
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Fuel . 57
Gearshif t Lever Positions 5-speed Manual .........................
Transmission . 124
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Glove Box . 83
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