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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
.
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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AT model is shown.
Control L ocations
Inst rument s and Cont rols50
HEATING/COOLING CONTROLS
FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE
TRUNK RELEASE CRUISE CONTROL SWITCHES
CRUISE CONTROL
MASTER SWITCH
POWER DOOR LOCK
SWITCH
MIRROR
CONTROLS
HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES AUDIO SYSTEM
DIGIT
AL CLOCK
(P.
88)
ACCESSORY POWER
SOCKET
(P. 109)
(P. 117)
(P. 74)
(P.
115)
(P.
109)
(P.
73)
(P.94)
(P. 108 )
(P.
81)
(P. 79)
(P.85)
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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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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.
1. 2.
3.
CONT INUED
Mirrors
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Adjusting the Power Mirrors
81
SELECTOR SWITCH
TAB
ADJUSTMENT SWITCH
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The outside mirrors are heated to
remove fog and frost. With the
ignition switch in the ON (II)
position, turn on the heaters by
pressing the button. The indicator in
the button comes on as a reminder.
Press the button again to turn the
heaters off.To apply the parking brake, pull the
lever up f ully. To release it, pull up
slightly, push the button, and lower
the lever. The parking brake light on
the instrument panel should go out
when the parking brake is f ully
released (see page ).
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On Canadian model
Parking Brake
Mirrors, Parking Brake
Inst rument s and Cont rols82
NOTICE:
PARKING BRAKE LEVER
HEATED MIRROR BUTTON
Driving the vehicle with the
parking brake applied can damage the
rear brakes and axles.
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Interior Convenience Items
Inst rument s and Cont rols84
VANITY MIRRORGLOVE BOX
COIN BOX CENTER POCKET
ACCESSORY
POWER SOCKET
COAT HOOK
BEVERAGE HOLDER
CONSOLE COMPARTMENT
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Make sure all windows, mirrors,
and outside lights are clean and
unobstructed. Remove f rost, snow,
or ice.
Check that the hood and trunk are
f ully closed.
Visually check the tires. If a tire
looks low, use a gauge to check its
pressure.Check that any items you may be
carrying are stored properly or
f astened down securely.
Check the seat adjustment (see
page ).
Check the adjustment of the
inside and outside mirrors (see
page ).
Check the steering wheel
adjustment (see page ).
Make sure the doors are securely
closed and locked.Fasten your seat belt. Check that
your passengers have f astened
their seat belts (see page ).
When you start the engine, check
the gauges and indicator lights in
the instrument panel (see page
).
Youshoulddothefollowingchecks
and adjustments every day bef ore
you drive your vehicle.
1.
2.
3. 4.
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8. 7. 6. 5. 14
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Preparing to Drive
Driving128