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ÎThe heating and air conditioning
systems in your Honda provide a
comf ortable driving environment in
all weather conditions.
The standard audio system has
many f eatures. This section de-
scribes those f eatures and how to
use them.
Your Honda has an anti-thef t audio
system that requires a code number
to enable it. Air conditioning is standard on
vehicles with automatic transmission
(CVT). ...............
Vents, Heating, and A/C . 72
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ECON Button .73
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To Cool or Heat Automatically . 76
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Playing the Radio .78
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Radio Reception .81
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Playing a CD .83
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CD Changer .84
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Protecting Your CDs .85
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CD Player Error Messages . 86
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CD Changer Error Messages . 87
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Radio Thef t Protection . 88
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Setting the Clock .89
Comf ort and Convenience Features
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures71
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You operate the CD player with the
same controls used f or the radio.
The number of the track playing is
shown in the display. The system will
continuously play a CD until you
change modes. With the ignition in the
ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position,
insert a CD into the CD slot. The
drive will pull the CD in the rest of
the way and begin to play it.
You can also play 3-inch (8-cm) discs
without using an adapter ring.
Each time you press and release
, the player skips f orward to
the beginning of the next track.
Press and release to skip
backward to the beginning of the
current track. Press it again to skip
to the beginning of the previous
track. To move rapidly within a track, press
and hold the or . You will
see CUE or REW in the display.
To continuously replay
a track, press and release the RPT
button. You will see RPT in the
display. Press the RPT button again
to turn it off.
This f eature plays the
tracks in random order. To activate
Random Play, press and release the
RDM button. You will see RDM in
the display. This continues until you
press the RDM button again.
Press the eject button ( ) to
remove the CD. If you eject the CD,
but do not remove it f rom the slot,
the system will automatically reload
the CD af ter 15 seconds and put it in
pause mode. To begin playing, press
the CD button. Press the AM/FM button to switch
to the radio while a CD is playing.
Press the CD button to play the CD.
If you turn the system of f while a CD
is playing, either with the PWR/VOL
knob or by turning off the ignition,
the CD will stay in the drive. When
youturnthesystembackon,theCD
will begin playing where it lef t of f .
A CD changer is available f or your
vehicle. It holds up to six CDs. You
operate the CD changer with the
same controls used f or the in-dash
CD player.
Load the desired CDs in the
magazine, and load the magazine in
the changer according to the
instructions that came with the unit.
Playing a CD, CD Changer
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures
To Play a CD
To Change Tracks (SKIP)
REPEAT
RANDOM
To Stop Playing a CD
Operating the Optional CD
Changer
84
µ´When a CD is not being played, store
it in its case to protect it f rom dust
and other contamination. To prevent
warpage, keep CDs out of direct
sunlight and extreme heat.
To clean a CD, use a clean sof t cloth.
Wipe across the CD f rom the center
to the outside edge.
A new CD may be rough on the
inner and outer edges. The small
plastic pieces causing this roughness
can f lake of f and f all on the re-
cording surf ace of the CD, causing
skipping or other problems. Remove
these pieces by rubbing the inner
and outer edges with the side of a
pencil or pen.
Never try to insert f oreign objects in
the CD player or the magazine.
Handle your CDs properly to
prevent damage and skipping. Play only standard round CDs.
Odd-shaped CDs may jam in the
driveorcauseotherproblems. CD-RW discs will not work in this
unit. When recording a CD-R, the
recording must be closed f or it to
be used in CD players. When using CD-R discs, use only
high quality CDs labeled f or audio
use.
To select the CD changer, press the
CD button. The CD and track
numbers will be displayed. To select
a dif f erent CD, use the preset 5
(DISC ) or preset 6 (DISC )
button. If you select an empty slot in
the magazine, the changer will, af ter
f inding that slot empty, try to load
the CD in the next slot.
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Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures
Protecting CDs
Protecting Your CDs
CD Changer, Protecting Your CDs
General Inf ormat ion
85
Handle a CD by its edges; never
touch either surf ace. Do not place
stabilizer rings or labels on the CD.
These, along with contamination
f rom f ingerprints, liquids, and f elt-tip
pens, can cause the CD to not play
properly, or possibly jam in the drive.Error
Message Cause
Solution
If you see an error message in the display while playing a CD, f ind the cause
in the f ollowing chart. If you cannot clear the error message, take your
vehicle to a Honda dealer.
FOCUS Error
Mechanical Error
High temperature Press the EJECT button and pull out the CD.
Check if it is inserted correctly in the CD player.
Make sure the CD is not scratched or damaged.
Press the EJECT button and pull out the CD.
Check the CD for damage or deformation.
If the CD cannot be pulled out, or the error
message does not disappear after the CD is
ejected, see a Honda dealer.
Will disappear when the temperature returns to
normal.
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures
Protecting Your CDs, CD Player Error Messages
CD Player Error Messages
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Accessories and Modif ications . 99
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Accessories .99
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Modif ications .100
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .......................................
Position) .59
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Accessory Power Socket . 69
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Additives, Engine Oil . 134
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Airbag (SRS) .9, 19
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Air Conditioning System . 72
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Usage .73, 76
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Air Outlets (Vents) .74
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Air Pressure, Tires .154
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Normal Driving .155
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Alcohol in Gasoline .92
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Antif reeze .137
Anti-thef t Steering Column ..............................................
Lock .59
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Audio System .78
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Auto Idle Stop .109, 116
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Automatic Transmission . 111
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Capacity, Fluid .192
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Checking Fluid Level . 140
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Shif ting .112 Shif t Lever Position
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Indicators .111
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Shif t Lever Positions . 112
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Shif t Lock Release . 115
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Capacities Chart .192
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 36
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Cargo, How to Carry .102
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Carrying Cargo .101
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CAUTION, Explanation of . ii
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CD Care .85
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CD Player Error Message . 86
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CD Changer Error Message . 87
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CD player .83
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Certif ication Label .190
Battery
Charging System ...........................
Indicator .42, 178
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Jump Starting .173
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Maintenance .160
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Specif ications .193
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Bef ore Driving .91
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Belts,Seat .8,17
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Beverage Holder .69
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Booster Seats .33
Brakes ................
Break-in, New Linings . 92
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Fluid .142
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Bulb Replacement .147
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Parking .67
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System Indicator . 43,180
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Wear Indicators .119
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Braking System .119
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Break-in, New Vehicle . 92 ..
Brightness Control, Instruments . 55
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Brights, Headlights .54
Bulb Replacement ..........................
Back-up Lights .147
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Brake Light .147
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Front Parking Lights . 145
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Front Side Marker Lights . 146
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Headlights .144
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Specif ications .193
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Turn Signal Lights . 146
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Bulbs, Halogen .144
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