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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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See pages f or important saf ety
inf ormation and warnings about how toproperly position seats and seat-backs. 11 13
Make all adjustments bef ore you
start driving.
To adjust the seat forward and
backward, pull up on the bar under
the seat cushion’s f ront edge. Then
trytomovetheseattomakesureit
is locked in position.To change the seat-back angle of the
f ront seat, pull up on the lever on the
outside of the seat bottom.
FrontSeatAdjustments
Seats
Inst rument s and Cont rols77
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See page f or important saf etyinf ormation and a warning about how toproperly position the head restraints. 14
The head restraints help protect you
and your passengers f rom whiplash
and other injuries. They are most
ef f ective when you adjust them so
the back of the occupant’s head rests
against the center of the restraint.
The head restraints in the f ront and
rear outboard seating positions
adjust f or height. You need both
hands to adjust the restraint. To
raise it, pull upward. To lower the
restraint, push the release button
sideways and push the restraint
down.
Your vehicle is equipped with head
restraints in the f ront seats and the
outboard seating positions in the
rear.
To adjust the height of the driver’s
seat, turn the dial on the outside of
the seat bottom. Driver’s Seat Height Adjustment Head Restraints
Seats
Inst rument s and Cont rols78
FRONT
RELEASE BUTTON
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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
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CONT INUED
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a
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Crash .21
Reserve Tank, Engine ...............................
Coolant .118, 155
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Restraint, Child .29
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Reverse Gear Position . 135
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Rotation, Tire .172
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Saf ety Belts .8, 19
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Safety Defects, Reporting . 218
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Saf ety Features .7
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Airbags .10
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Seat Belts .8
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Saf ety Labels, Location of . 47
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Saf ety Messages .ii
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Seat Belts .8, 19
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Additional Information . 19
Automatic Seat Belt ...............................
Tensioners .20
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Lap/Shoulder Belt . 14,19
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Maintenance .21, 166
Reminder Light and ................................
Beeper .19, 53
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System Components . 19...............
Use During Pregnancy . 17
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Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt . 14
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Seats, Adjusting the .77
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Serial Number .202
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Service Intervals .147-148
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Service Manual .217
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Service Station Procedures . 115
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Setting the Clock .108
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Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 133
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Shif t Lock Release .136
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Side Airbags .10, 25
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Cutof f Indicator .27, 53
Side Marker Lights, Bulb ..............................
Replacement .163
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Signaling Turns .66
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Snow Tires .173
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Sound System .94
Spare Tire ......................................
Inf lating .178
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Specif ications .205
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Specif ications Charts . 204
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Speed Control .109
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Spotlights .83
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SRS, Additional Inf ormation . 22
...
Additional Safety Precautions . 28
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Airbag Service .28 How the Side Airbag Of f
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Indicator Works .27
How the SRS Indicator .......................................
Works .26
How Your Front Airbags .........................................
Work .22
...
How Your Side Airbags Work . 25
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SRS Components .22
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SRS Indicator .26 ,53
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START (Ignition Key Position) . 72
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State Emissions Testing . 211
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Starting the Engine .129
In Cold Weather at High ..................................
Altitude .129
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With a Dead Battery . 184
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Steam Coming f rom Engine . 188
Steering Wheel ..................................
Adjustment .69
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Anti-theft Column Lock . 72
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Stereo Sound System .94
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Storing Your Vehicle .176
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