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Your Vehicle at a Glance
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CRUISE CONTROL SWITCHESECON BUTTON
ACCESSORY POWER
SOCKET
HORN
HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS
CRUISE CONTROL
MASTER SWITCH
REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER
MIRROR CONTROLS TILT ADJUSTMENT
WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS
HAZARD WARNING BUTTON
(P.
67)
(P. 65)
(P.
66)
(P. 109)
(P. 68)
(P.69) (P.
109 ) (P.
89)
AUDIO SYSTEM
(P.
94)
DIGITAL CLOCK
(P. 108)
(P. 81) (P.
85)
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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 .51
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Gauges .59
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Odometer .60
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Trip Meter .60
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Current Fuel Mileage . 60
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Trip Mileage .60
Turning Of f the Mileage .....................................
Display .61
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Fuel Gauge .61
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IMA Battery Level Gauge . 62
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Charge/Assist Gauge . 63
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Temperature Gauge . 63
Controls Near the Steering ...........................................
Wheel .64
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Windshield Wipers and Washers . 65
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Turn Signal and Headlights . 66
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 67
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Hazard Warning Button . 67
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Rear Window Def ogger . 68
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Steering Wheel Adjustment . 69
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Keys and Locks .70
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Immobilizer System .71
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Ignition Switch .72 ......................................
Door Locks .73
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Door Locks .73
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Power Door Locks .73
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Childproof Door Locks . 73
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Trunk .74
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Emergency Trunk Opener . 74
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Remote Transmitter .75
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Seats .77
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Power Windows .79
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Mirrors .81
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Parking Brake .82
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Interior Lights .83
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Interior Convenience Items . 84
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Beverage Holders .85
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Accessory Power Sockets . 85
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Glove Box .85
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Console Compartment . 85
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols49
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This indicator comes on with the
high beam headlights. See pagef 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 if the trunk
lid is not closed tightly.
This indicator comes on as a
reminder that you must ref uel soon.
This indicator comes on when the
washer f luid level is low. Add washer
fluidwhenyouseethisindicator
come on (see page ).
This indicator comes on when you
set the cruise control. See page
f or inf ormation on operating the
cruise control.
The lef t or right turn signal indicator
blinks when you signal a lane change
or turn. If the indicators do not blink
or blink 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.
WhenyouturnontheHazard
Warning button, both turn signal
indicators blink. All turn signals on
the outside of the vehicle should
flash.
56
56
109 157
162
Canadian models only
High Beam Indicator
Cruise Control Indicator Trunk-open Indicator
Low Fuel Indicator
Washer Level Indicator
Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Instrument Panel
56
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Canadian models onlyManual Transmission
Automatic Transmission (CVT)
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. See page .
See page .
132
133
Inst rument s and Cont rols
‘‘Daytime Running
Lights’’ Indicator Shif t Up/Shif t Down Indicators
Shif t L ever Position Indicator
Instrument Panel
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Controls Near the Steering Wheel
Inst rument s and Cont rols64
MIRROR CONTROLSHEADLIGHTS/
TURN SIGNALS
CRUISE CONTROL
SWITCHES
WINDSHIELD
WIPERS/WASHERS
REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER ECON BUTTON
CRUISE CONTROL
MASTER SWITCH
STEERING WHEEL
ADJUSTMENT HAZARD WARNING
BUTTON
HORN
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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
center when you release it or
complete a turn. To turn on, push
the lever 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.
The headlights revert to normal
operation when you turn them on
with the switch.
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 ignition switch in
ACCESSORY (I) or LOCK (0), you
will hear a reminder tone when you
open the driver’s door. 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.
Turn Signal
Of f
Parking and interior lights
Headlight on
High beams
Flashhighbeams
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6. 56
Canadian models only
Turn Signal
High Beams
Daytime Running L ights
Headlights On
Turn Signal and Headlights
Inst rument s and Cont rols66
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Push the button between the center
vents to turn on the hazard warning
lights (f our-way f lashers). This
causes all f our 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 knob on the instrument panel
controls the brightness of the instru-
ment panel lights. Turn the knob to
adjust the brightness.
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. The display
returns to the odometer/trip meter values f ive seconds af ter you stop
adjusting the knob.
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 will
sound.
Instrument Panel Brightness
Hazard Warning Button
Instrument Panel Brightness, Hazard Warning Button
Inst rument s and Cont rols67
KNOB
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Make sure the rear window is clear
and you have good visibility bef ore
starting to drive.
The def ogger and antenna wires on
the inside of the rear window can be
accidentally damaged. When
cleaning the glass, always wipe side
to side.
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.
Rear Window Def ogger
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