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To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.
:
Your Vehicle at a Glance
3
HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS
MOONROOF
CRUISE CONTROL
A/T model is shown. HORN
PARKING BRAKE REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGERWINDSHIELD
WIPERS/WASHERS
SHIFT LEVER (A/T)
STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENT AUDIO SYSTEM
DIGITAL CLOCK
(P.88)
(P.119) (P.68) (P.67)(P.
66)
(P.64)
(P.
66)
(P.142)
(P.65) (P.102)
(P.118)
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 .54
............................
Instrument Panel .55
.............................................
Gauges .61
...................................
Trip Meter .61
.....................................
Odometer .61
..................................
Fuel Gauge .61
...................
Temperature Gauge . 62
Outside Temperature ..................................
Indicator .62
Controls Near the Steering .......................................
Wheel .63
......................
Wipers and Washers .64
.........
Turn Signals and Headlights . 65
........
Instrument Panel Brightness . 66
.................
Hazard Warning Button . 66
.................
Rear Window Def ogger . 66
.................................
Parking Brake .67
..........
Steering Wheel Adjustment . 68
...............................
Keys and Locks .69
........................
Immobilizer System .70
................................
Ignition Switch .71
......................................
Door Locks .72
......................
Power Door Locks .72
..............
Childproof Door Locks . 72
...........
Tailgate and Hatch Glass . 73
.......................
Remote Transmitter .74 ....................................
Seat Heaters .76
.................................................
Seats .77
........................
Seat Adjustments .77
Driver’s Seat Height ..............................
Adjustment .78
......................................
Armrests .78
..........................
Head Restraints .79
..........
Reclining the Front Seats . 80
...
Folding the Rear Seats Down . 81
..........
Folding the Rear Seat Up . 82
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Detachable Anchor .84
..............................
Power Windows .86
........................................
Grove Box .87
.........................................
Moonroof .88
.............................................
Mirrors .89
....
Adjusting the Power Mirrors . 89
................
Power Mirror Heaters . 90
...........
Interior Convenience Items . 91
.............................
Beverage Holder .92
...................................
Built-in Table .92
.....................................
Storage Box .94
..........................
Sunglasses Holder .94
....................................
Center Table .94
..............
Accessory Power Sockets . 95
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols53
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To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.
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Controls Near the Steering Wheel
Inst rument s and Cont rols63
HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS
SHIFT LEVER (A/T)
CRUISE CONTROL MOONROOF
PARKING BRAKE
HORN
WINDSHIELD WIPERS/
WASHERS
A/T model is shown. REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER
(P.88)
(P.119) STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENT (P.67)(P.66)
(P.66) HAZARD WARNING BUTTON
(P.64) (P.141)
(P.65)
(P.68)
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See page f or important saf etyinf ormation about how to properlyposition the steering wheel. 17
Make any steering wheel adjustment
bef ore you start driving.
Push the lever under the steering
column all the way down.
Move the steering wheel so it
points to your chest, not toward
your f ace. Make sure you can see
the instrument panel gauges and
lights.Push the lever up to lock the
steering wheel in that position.
Make sure you have securely
locked the steering wheel in place
by trying to move it up and down.
4. 3.
1.
2.
Steering Wheel A djustment
Inst rument s and Cont rols68
Adjusting the steering wheel
position while driving may
cause you to lose control of the
vehicle and be seriously injured
inacrash.
Adjust the steering wheel only
when the vehicle is stopped.
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Check that any items you may be
carrying with you inside are stored
properly or f astened down
securely. Visually check the tires. If a tire
looks low, use a gauge to check its
pressure. Check that the hood, tailgate and
hatch glass are f ully closed. Make sure all windows, mirrors,
and outside lights are clean and
unobstructed. Remove f rost, snow,
or ice.
Youshoulddothefollowingchecks
and adjustments bef ore you drive
your vehicle.
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 and tailgate
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
).
1.
2.
3.
4. 5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
77
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55
Driving Guidelines
Driving
Preparing to Drive
137
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CONT INUED
Reserve Tank, Engine...............................
Coolant .128, 176
...............................
Restraint, Child .30
..................
Reverse Gear Position . 142
...........................
Reverse Lockout .145
......................................
Roof Rack .134
................................
Rotation, Tire .193
..................................
Saf ety Belts .8, 20
.........
Safety Defects, Reporting . 240
.................................
Saf ety Features .7
.........................................
Airbags .10
..................................
Door Locks .12
..........................
Head Restraints .15
.......................................
Seat Belts .8
..................
Seats and Seat-Backs . 12
.............
Saf ety Labels, Location of . 51
...............................
Saf ety Messages .ii
.....................................
Seat Belts .8, 20
...............
Additional Information . 20
.....
Advice f or Pregnant Women . 18
Automatic Seat Belt ...............................
Tensioners .21
.....................................
Cleaning .187 .....................
Detachable Anchor .84
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Lap/Shoulder Belt . 15,20
................................
Maintenance .22
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Reminder Light and Beeper . 65
...................
System Components . 20
...............
Use During Pregnancy . 18
...
Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt . 15
....................................
Seat Heaters .76
........................
Seats, Adjusting the .77
...............................
Serial Number .224
...........................
Service Intervals .168
...........................
Service Manual .241
.........
Service Station Procedures . 125
..................
Setting the Clock . 118,162
.....
Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 141
........................
Shif t Lock Release .145
....................................
Side Airbags .26
..........................
Cutoff Indicator .28
Side Marker Lights, Bulb ..............................
Replacement .184
...............................
Signaling Turns .65
.....................................
Snow Tires .195
................................
Sound System .102
....................
Specif ications Charts . 226
................................
Speed Control .119
...................................
Speedometer .61 ..........
SRS, Additional Inf ormation . 23
...
Additional Safety Precautions . 29
.............................
Airbag Service .28
How the Side Airbag Cutof f ...........
Indicator Light Works . 28
..
How the SRS Indicator Works . 27
How Your Front Airbags .........................................
Work .23
...
How Your Side Airbags Work . 26
........................
SRS Components .23
.............................
SRS Indicator .27 ,57
....
START (Ignition Key Position) . 71
..............
State Emissions Testing . 234
.......................
Starting the Engine .138
................
With a Dead Battery . 209
........
Steam Coming f rom Engine . 211
Steering Wheel ..................................
Adjustment .68
.............
Anti-theft Column Lock . 71
...................
Stereo Sound System . 102
.....................................
Storage Box .94
....................
Storing Your Vehicle .197
..........................
Sunglasses Holder .94
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