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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 .46
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Instrument Panel .47
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Gauges .54
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Odometer/Trip Meter . 54
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Fuel Gauge .54
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Temperature Gauge . 55
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Outside Temperature Gauge . 55
Controls Near the Steering ...........................................
Wheel .56
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Windshield Wipers and Washers . 57
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Turn Signal and Headlights . 58
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 59
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Hazard Warning Button . 59
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Rear Window Def ogger . 60
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Steering Wheel Adjustment . 61
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Keys and Locks .62
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Immobilizer System .62
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Ignition Switch .64
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Door Locks .65
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Power Door Locks .65
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Childproof Door Locks . 65
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Remote Transmitter .66
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Seats Heaters .67
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Seats .68
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Power Windows .73
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Mirrors .74 .................................
Parking Brake .75
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Interior Convenience Items . 76
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Beverage Holders .77
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Console Compartment . 77
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Sunglasses Holder .78
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Glove Box .78
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Sun Visor .78
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Lights .79
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols45
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Control L ocations
Inst rument s and Cont rols46
POWER DOOR LOCK
SWITCHES
MIRROR
CONTROLSPOWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE AUDIO SYSTEM
CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM
FUEL FILL DOOR
RELEASE PARKING BRAKE
PEDAL REAR A/C CONTROL
AND GAUGES (P.
47)
INDICATORS
(P.65)
(P.74)
(P.73)
(P.126) (P.125) (P.75)(P.87) (P.86) (P.88)
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ÎCONT INUEDThe 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 rols47
SIDE AIRBAG
CUTOFF INDICATOR
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR
LAMP
LOW OIL PRESSURE
INDICATOR
CHARGING SYSTEM
INDICATOR
DOOR AND TAILGATE
OPEN MONITOR
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
SYSTEM INDICATOR
VTM- 4INDICATOR
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM
INDICATORHIGH BEAM
INDICATOR
A/T TEMPERATURE
INDICATOR MAINTENANCE
REQUIRED
INDICATOR
CRUISE CONTROL
INDICATOR
BRAKE LAMP INDICATOR
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM
INDICATOR LOW FUEL
INDICATOR
OUTSIDE
TEMPERATURE
DISPLAY
PARKING BRAKE
AND BRAKE SYSTEM
INDICATOR
SEAT BELT REMINDER INDICATOR
(P.49)
(P.48) (P.48)
(P.48)
(P.48)(P.50)
(P.48)
(P.52) (P.
48)
(P.50)
(P. 51)
(P.51)
(P. 55)
(P. 53)
(P.49)
(P.52)
(P.51)
(P.49)
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Turn Signal
Headlights On
High Beams
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. This f eature turns of f the headlights,
f og lights, 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.
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.
Rotating 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 the
ACCESSORY (I) or LOCK (0)
position, you will hear a reminder
chime when you open the driver’s
door.
To turn on, push
the lever f orward until you hear a
click. The blue high beam indicator
will light (see page ). Pull it back
to return to low beams. To flash 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.
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2.
3.
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On EX model
Turn Signal Automatic Lighting Of f Feature
Headlights On
High Beams
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Turn Signal and Headlights
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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 come on with
reduced brightness when you turn
the ignition switch ON (II) and
release the parking brake. They
remain on until you turn the ignition
of f , even if you set the parking brake.Pushtheredbuttontoturnonthe
hazard warning lights (f our-way
flashers). This causes all four
outside turn signals and both
indicators in the instrument panel to
f lash. Use the hazard warning lights
if you need to park in a dangerous
area near heavy traffic, or if your
vehicle is disabled.
The knob on the instrument panel
controls the brightness of the instru-
ment panel lights. Turn the knob to
adjust the brightness.
The headlights revert to normal
operation when you turn the switch
to the ‘‘ ’’ position.
Inst rument s and Cont rols
(Canadian Models) Daytime Running L ights Instrument Panel Brightness Hazard Warning Button
Headlights, Instrument Panel Brightness, Hazard Warning Button
59
INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS
CONTROL KNOB
HAZARD WARNING BUTTON
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The master key fits all the locks on
your vehicle. The valet key works
only in the ignition and the door
locks. 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 set of keys.
You will need this key number if you
ever have to get a 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, Immobilizer System
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Immobilizer System
62
VALET KEY
(GRAY)
MASTER
KEY
(BLACK)
KEY
NUMBER
TAG
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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. 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.
Use this position
only to start the engine. The switch
returns to ON (II) when you let go of
the key. This is the normal key
position when driving. Several of the
lights on the instrument panel come
on as a test when you turn the
ignition switch f rom ACCESSORY
(I) to ON (II). You can
operate the audio system and the
accessory power sockets in this
position. 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.
Ignition Switch
Inst rument s and Cont rols
LOCK (0) ST A RT (III) ON (II) A CCESSORY (I)
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Each door has a lock tab on the top.
Whenyoupushdownthetabonthe
driver’s door or use the key, all the
doors and the tailgate lock. To lock
the f ront passenger’s door, push the
lock tab down and close the door.
To unlock only the driver’s door
f rom the outside, turn the key and
releaseit.If youturnthekeyand
hold it, all doors and the tailgate
unlock. All f our doors and thetailgate 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.
To open the tailgate, pull the handle,
then lif t up. To close the tailgate, use
the inner handle to pull it down, then
press down on the back edge.
Keep the tailgate closed at all times
while driving to avoid damaging it
and to prevent exhaust gas from
getting into the interior. See
,page . The childproof door locks are
designed to prevent children seated
in the rear f rom accidentally opening
the rear doors. Each rear door has a
lock lever near the edge. With the
lever in the LOCK position, the door
cannot be opened f rom the inside
regardless of the position of the lock
tab. To open the door, pull the lock
tab up and use the outside door
handle.
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Door L ocks
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Power Door L ocks
Lockout Prevention
Tailgate
Carbon
Monoxide Hazard Childproof Door L ocks
65
MASTER DOOR LOCK SWITCH
LOCK COVER