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Control L ocations
Inst rument s and Cont rols58
HEATING/COOLING CONTROLSCLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM
HOOD RELEASE HANDLE
FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE AUDIO SYSTEM/
REAR ENTERTAINMENT
SYSTEM
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
SEAT HEATER
SWITCH POWER DOOR
LOCK SWITCH
(P.78)
(P.99)
(P.98) (P.169) (P.170)
POWER SLIDING
DOOR SWITCHES
(P.85)
(P.102)
(P.60)
GAUGES (P.66) (P.105)
CLOCK
(P.116)
(P.121)
REAR A/C UNIT
CONTROL
(P.123)
(P.126, 145)
MIRROR
CONTROLS
INSTRUMENT
PANEL
INDICATORS
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ÎThe U.S. instrument panel is shown. Dif f erences f or the Canadian models are noted in the text.
Instrument Panel
Inst rument s and Cont rols59
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM
INDICATOR CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR
HIGH BEAM INDICATOR SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM INDICATOR
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATORPARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE
SYSTEM INDICATOR
LOW FUEL
INDICATOR
DOOR AND BRAKE LAMP MONITOR
POWER SLIDING
DOOR INDICATOR
SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR
LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR
CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP MAINTENANCE REQUIRED
INDICATOR TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.62)
(P.62)
(P.65) (P.64)
(P.64) (P.61)
(P.61)
(P.60, 252)
(P.60, 252)
(P.253) (P.159)(P.
62)
(P.63) SIDE AIRBAG
OFF
INDICATOR
(P.61)
(P.64)
(P.60)
SEAT BELT REMINDER
INDICATOR (P.60)
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This indicator has three f unctions:Itcomesonasareminderthatyou
have turned off the Traction
Control System.
It f lashes when the TCS is
regulating wheelspin.
If itcomesonandstaysonwhen
the Traction Control System is on,
it indicates that there is a problem
in the TCS.
This indicator also comes on when
you turn the ignition to ON (II) and
goes of f af ter the engine starts. See
page f or more inf ormation on
the TCS. This indicator comes on f or a f ew
seconds when you turn the ignition
switch to ON (II). It will then go of f
if you have inserted a properly-coded
ignition key. If it is not a properly-
coded key, the indicator will blink
and the engine will not start (see
page ).
This indicator also blinks several
times when you turn the ignition
switch f rom ON (II) to ACCESSORY
(I) or LOCK (0).
This indicator comes on f or a f ew
seconds when you turn the ignition
switch to ON (II). If it comes on at
any other time, there is a problem in
the power sliding door system. With
this indicator on, move the main
switch on the dashboard to the OFF
position, and have the system
checked by your Honda dealer as
soon as possible. You can still open
or close each sliding door manually.
For more inf ormation on the power
sliding doors, see page .
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2.
3.
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84EX and EX-L models only
Instrument Panel Indicators
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Traction Control System
(T CS) IndicatorImmobilizer System
IndicatorPower Sliding Door
Indicator
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µµµ
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, pull the
lever back until you hear a click. The
blue high beam indicator will light
(see page ). Push it f orward to
return to low beams.
To f lash 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.
Turn signal
Of f
Parking and indicator lights
Headlights on
High beams
Flashhighbeams Rotating the
switch on the lef t lever 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 chime when you
open the driver’s door.
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2.
3.
4.
5.
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Turn Signal, Headlights
Inst rument s and Cont rols
T urn Signal and Headlights T urn Signal
High Beams
Headlights On
71
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The lights will turn on again when
you unlock or open the driver’s door.
If you unlock the door, but do not
open it within 15 seconds, the lights
will go off. With the driver’s door
open, you will hear a lights-on
reminder chime.
With the headlight switch off, the
high beam headlights and the high
beam indicator 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.
The headlights revert to normal
operation when you turn them on
with the switch.The knob on the instrument panel
controls the brightness of the instru-
ment panel lights. Turn the knob to
adjust the brightness.
This feature activates if you leave
the headlight switch in the ‘‘ ’’
or ‘‘ ’’ position, remove the key,
then open and close the driver’s door.
If you remove the key f rom the
ignition switch with the headlight
switch on, but do not open the door
and get out, the lights will turn of f
af ter 10 minutes. This turns of f the headlights,
parking lights, taillights, side marker
lights, license plate lights, and
instrument panel lights within 15
seconds of removing the key f rom
the ignition switch and closing the
driver’s door.
On EX and EX-L models
Headlights, Instrument Panel Brightness
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Automatic Lighting Of f Feature
Daytime Running L ights
(Canadian Models)Instrument Panel Brightness
72
INSTRUMENT PANEL
BRIGHTNESS CONTROL KNOB
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The master key fits all the locks on
your vehicle. The valet key works
only in the ignition, the door locks,
and the tailgate. You can keep the
glove box locked when you leave
your vehicle and the valet key at a
parking f acility.Youshouldhavereceivedakey
number tag with your keys. You will
need this key number if you ever
have to get a lost key replaced. Use
only Honda-approved key blanks.
These keys contain electronic
circuits that are activated by the
Immobilizer System. They will not
work to start the engine if the
circuits are damaged.
Protect the keys f rom direct
sunlight, high temperature, and
high humidity.
Donotdropthekeysorsetheavy
objects on them.
Keep the keys away f rom liquids.
If they get wet, dry them
immediately with a sof t cloth.
The keys do not contain batteries.
Do not try to take them apart.
Keys and Locks
Inst rument s and Cont rols75
MASTER
KEYS
(BLACK) VALET KEY
(GRAY)
KEY
NUMBER
TAG
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µ
µ
µ
µ Use this position
only to start the engine. The switch
returns to ON (II) when you let go of
the key.
You will hear a reminder beeper if
you leave the key in the ignition
switch in the LOCK (0) or
ACCESSORY (I) position and open
the driver’s door. Remove the key to
turn of f the beeper.
TheshiftlevermustbeinPark
bef ore you can remove the key f rom
the ignition switch.
The ignition switch has f our
positions: LOCK (0), ACCESSORY
(I), ON (II), and START (III). You can insert or
remove the key only in this position.
To turn the key, the shift lever must
be in Park, and you must push the
key in slightly.
If the f ront wheels are turned, the
anti-thef t lock may make it dif f icult
to turn the key. Firmly turn the
steering wheel to the lef t or right as
you turn the key.
You can
operate the audio system and the
accessory power sockets in this
position.
This is the normal key
position when driving. Several of the
indicators on the instrument panel
come on as a test when you turn the
ignition switch f rom ACCESSORY
(I) to ON (II).
Ignition Switch
Inst rument s and Cont rols
ST A RT (III)
LOCK (0)
A CCESSORY (I)
ON (II)
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To lock all of the doors and the
tailgate, press the master door lock
switch on either f ront door, press the
locktabdownonthedriver’sdoor,
orusethekeyontheoutsidelock.
Pressing up on either master door
lock switch will unlock all of the
doors and the tailgate.The lock tab on the f ront passenger’s
door locks and unlocks only that
door. Pulling up on the driver’s door
lock tab only unlocks the driver’s
door.
To unlock the driver’s door f rom the
outside, turn the key and release it.
If you turn and hold it, all doors and
the tailgate unlock. All f our doors
and the tailgate unlock when you use
the key in the passenger’s door.With the driver’s door open and the
key in the ignition, both master door
lock switches are disabled. They are
not disabled if the driver’s door is
closed. Pushing the switch down on
the open passenger’s door will lock
all doors and the tailgate.
Door L ocks
Power Door L ocksL ockout Prevent ion
Inst rument s and Cont rols78
LOCK TAB
MASTER DOOR LOCK SWITCH