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Your Vehicle at a Glance
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WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER
HORN
TILT ADJUSTMENT
HEADLIGHTS/
TURN SIGNALS
CRUISE CONTROL
MASTER SWITCH
MIRROR CONTROLS
CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS
(P. 61)
(P. 105)
(P. 79) (P. 60)
(P. 62)
(P. 62)
(P. 63) (P. 105)HAZARD WARNING BUTTON
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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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Itcomesonwhenyouturnthe
ignition switch to 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 .See page .
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 with the
high beam headlights. See page
f or inf ormation on the headlight
controls.
This indicator has two f unctions:
WhenyouturnontheHazard
Warning button, both turn signal
indicators blink. All turn signals on
the outside of the vehicle should
flash.
This indicator comes on if the hatch
is not closed tightly.On Canadian model, this indicator
comes on with reduced brightness
when the Daytime Running Lights
(DRL) are on (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.
1. 2.
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146 61
Canadian model only
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Parking Brake
and Brake
System
Indicator
Malf unction Indicator
Lamp
Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators
Hatch-open Indicator ‘‘Daytime Running
Lights’’ Indicator
High Beam Indicator
Instrument Panel Indicators
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U.S. Canada
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Inst rument s and Cont rols
Controls Near the Steering Wheel
59
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER
MIRROR CONTROLS TILT ADJUSTMENTHORN
HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS
WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS
(P. 61) (P. 60)
(P. 62)
CRUISE CONTROL
SWITCHES
(P. 105)
(P. 79) (P. 63)
(P. 62)
CRUISE CONTROL
MASTER SWITCH
(P. 105)
HAZARD WARNING BUTTON
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Turn Signal
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Parking and interior lights
Headlight on
High beams
Flashhighbeams 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. To turn on, push
the 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 to 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 the switch
to the ‘‘ ’’ position.
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 and
hold it. The lever will return to the
center when you release it or
complete a turn.
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Canadian model only
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Turn Signal and Headlights
Headlights OnDaytime Running L ights
High Beams
Turn Signal
Turn Signal and Headlights
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Pushtheredbuttontoturnonthe
hazard warning lights (f our-way
flashers). This causes all four
outside turn signals and both
indicators in the instrument panel to
f lash. Use the hazard warning lights
if you need to park in a dangerous
area near heavy traffic, or if your
vehicle is disabled.The rear window def ogger will clear
fog,frost,andthinicefromthe
window. Push the def ogger button to
turn it on and of f . The light in the
button lights to show the def ogger is
on. If you do not turn it of f , the
def ogger will shut itself of f af ter
about15minutes.Italsoshutsoff
when you turn of f the ignition. You
have to turn it on again when you
restart the vehicle.
The knob on the instrument panel
controls the brightness of the instru-
ment panel lights. Turn the knob to
adjust the brightness.
Instrument Panel Brightness, Hazard Warning Button, Rear Window Def ogger
Inst rument s and Cont rols Rear Window Def ogger
Instrument Panel Brightness Hazard Warning Button
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µ
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µ Avoid dropping or throwing the
transmitter.
Protect the transmitter from
extreme temperature.
Do not immerse the transmitter in
any liquid.
If you lose a transmitter, the
replacement needs to be
reprogrammed by a Honda dealer.
Press this button once
to unlock the driver’s door. Push it
twice to unlock the other doors and
hatch. Some exterior and interior
lights f lash twice each time you
press this button. If you do not open
anydoorswithin30seconds,they
will automatically relock.
Pressthisbuttonfor
about one second to attract attention;
thehornwillsoundandtheexterior
lights will f lash f or about 30 seconds.
To cancel panic mode, press any
other button on the remote
transmitter or turn the ignition
switch to ON (II).
Press this button once to
lock both doors and hatch. Some
exterior lights will f lash. When you
push LOCK twice within 5 seconds,
you will hear a beep to verify that the
doors are locked. You cannot lock it
if any door is not f ully closed or the
key is in the ignition switch.Remote Transmitter CareUNL OCK
PA NIC
LOCK
Remote Transmitter
Inst rument s and Cont rols 69
UNLOCK
BUTTON
LED LOCK
BUTTON
PANIC
BUTTON
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Keeptheinsideandoutsidemirrors
clean and adjusted f or best visibility.
Be sure to adjust the mirrors bef ore
you start driving.
The inside mirror has day and night
positions. The night position reduces
glare f rom headlights behind you.
Flip the tab on the bottom edge of
the mirror to select the day or night
position.Move the selector switch to L
(driver’s side) or R (passenger’s
side).Push the appropriate edge of the
adjustment switch to move the
mirrorright,left,up,ordown.
When you f inish, move the
selector switch to the center (off)
position. This turns of f the
adjustment switch so you can’t
move a mirror out of position by
accidentally bumping the switch.
3.
1. 2.
Mirrors
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Mirrors
Adjusting the Power Mirrors
79
TAB
ADJUSTMENT
SWITCHSELECTOR
SWITCH
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