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Three controls f or the audio system
are mounted in the steering wheel
hub. These let you control basic
f unctions without removing your
hand f rom the wheel.,usetheCH
buttontoskiptothebeginningof the
next track. You will see the CD and
track number in the display.
,usetheCH
button to advance to the next
selection. You will see ‘‘FF’’ blinking
in the display. The system f ast
f orwards until it senses a silent
period, then resumes playing. ,usethe
CHbuttontogotothenextpreset
station. You will see the number of
the preset button in the display. To
change bands, press the AM/FM
button.
The AM/FM f unctions change AM,
FM1, FM2, CD, Tape, and DVD/
AUX, if available. The CH button has three functions,
depending on whether you are
listening to the radio, playing a tape,
or CD. The middle button adjusts the
volume. Press the top or bottom of
the button and hold it until the
desired volume is reached, then
release it.
If you are playing a CD
If you are playing a tape
If you are listening to the radio
EX Only
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures
Remote Audio Controls
101
CH BUTTON
AM/FM
BUTTON
VOLUME
BUTTON
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Your vehicle’s audio system will
disable itself if it is disconnected
f rom electrical power f or any reason.
To make it work again, you must
enter a specif ic f ive-digit code in the
preset buttons. Because there are
hundreds of number combinations
possible f rom f ive-digits, making the
system work without knowing the
exact code is nearly impossible.
Youshouldhavereceivedacardthat
lists your audio system code number
and serial number. It is best to store
this card in a saf e place at home. In
addition, you should write the audio
system’s serial number in this
Owner’s Manual.
If youshouldhappentolosethecard,
you must obtain the code number
f rom a Honda dealer. To do this, you
will need the system’s serial number.If your vehicle’s battery is discon-
nected or goes dead, the audio
system will disable itself . If this
happens, you will see ‘‘CODE’’ in the
frequencydisplaythenexttimeyou
turn on the system. Use the preset
buttons to enter the five-digit code.
The code is located on the radio code
card included in your Owner’s
Manual kit. When it is entered
correctly, the radio will start playing.
If you make a mistake entering the
code, do not start over; complete the
f ive-digit sequence, then enter the
correct code. You have ten tries to
enter the correct code. If you are
unsuccessful in ten attempts, you
must then leave the system on for 1
hour bef ore trying again.
If the code card is lost, a Honda
dealer can access your code with the
your radio’s serial number. To
access the serial number, turn the
radio on. It must display ‘‘CODE’’,
then turn the radio off. Push the
preset 1, preset 6, and power buttons
at the same time, then quickly
release.
You will have to store your favorite
stations in the Preset buttons after
the system begins working. Your
original settings were lost when the
power was disconnected.
On EX models
Radio T hef t Prot ect ion
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures102
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Press and hold the CLOCK (SCAN/
RPT) button. Change the hours by
pressing the H (preset 4) button
until the numbers advance to the
desired time. Change the minutes by
pressing the M (preset 5) button
until the numbers advance to the
desired time. When you are f inished,
release the CLOCK button. If your vehicle’s battery is
disconnected or goes dead, you will
need to set the clock.
You can quickly set the time to the
nearest hour. If the displayed time is
bef ore the half hour, pressing and
holding the clock button, then
pressing the RESET (preset 6)
buttonsetstheclockbacktothe
previous hour. If the displayed time
is af ter the half hour, the clock sets
f orward to the beginning of the next
hour.
For example: 1:06 will reset to 1:00
1:52 will reset to 2:00 Therightdisplayshowsthetime
when the ignition is in the
ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position.
Press and hold the SET (TUNE)
button until the numbers f lash.
Change the hours by pressing the
H ( ) button until the numbers
advance to the desired time. Change
the minutes by pressing the M ( )
button until the numbers advance to
the desired time. When you are
finished, press the SET button again.
LX models
EX models
Setting the Clock
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures103
SET
BUTTON CLOCK
H BUTTON
RESET
MH M BUTTON
CLOCK CLOCK BUTTON
LX MODEL
EX MODEL
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Use these buttons to select the
entertainment source (radio, tape
player, CD player, or DVD player/
Auxiliary device). The selected
source will be shown in the display.
Make sure the rear control operation
has not been disabled with the RR
CTRL knob on the f ront panel.
Use the and buttons to
select from the stations on the rear
control panel set to the preset
buttons. Pressing the or
button will cause the system to
search up or down the band f or a
station with a strong signal. You will
seeSEEKinthedisplay. On the rear control panel, use the
PROG/PLAY button to reverse the
tape direction. Press the button
to skip f orward to beginning of the
next song or passage. You will see
FF f lashing in the display. Press the
buttontoskipbackwardtothe
beginning of the current song or
passage. You will see REV f lashing
in the display. If aCDisloadedinthemainCD
player or CD changer, select it by
pressing the CD/CHG button. If the
CD is loaded in the DVD player,
press the DVD/AUX button.
Pressthe buttontoskiptothe
beginning of the next track. Press
the button to return to the
beginning of the current track. If the
changer is selected, use the and
buttons to change discs.
Rear Entertainment System
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures
Using the Rear Control Panel
To Play the Radio f rom the Rear
Control Panel
To Play a Tape f rom the Rear
Control PanelTo Play a CD f rom the Rear
Control Panel
107
REAR CONTROLS
OFF BUTTON
SEEK/SKIP
BUTTON
CH/DISK
BUTTON
SEEK/SKIP
BUTTON
CH/DISK
BUTTON
ENT BUTTON
PLAY/PAUSE/PROG
BUTTON
SOURCE
SELECTION BUTTONS
MENU
BUTTON
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The security system helps to protect
your vehicle and valuables f rom thef t.
The horn sounds and a combination
of headlights, parking lights, side
marker lights, and taillights f lash if
someone attempts to break into your
vehicle. This alarm continues for two
minutes, then the system resets. To
reset an alarm system bef ore the two
minutes have elapsed, unlock the
driver’s f ront door with the key or
the remote transmitter.Once the security system is set,
opening any door without using the
key or the remote transmitter, or the
hood, will cause it to alarm. It also
alarms if the radio is removed from
the dashboard or the wiring is cut.The security system will not set if
the hood, the tailgate, or any door is
not f ully closed. If the system will not
set, check the Door and Tailgate
Open Monitor on the instrument
panel (see page ) to see if the
doors and the tailgate are f ully
closed. Since it is not part of the
monitor display, manually check the
hood.
The security system automatically
sets fifteen seconds after you lock
the doors, hood, and the tailgate. For
the system to activate, you must lock
the doors f rom the outside with the
keyorremotetransmitter.The
security system light starts blinking
immediately to show you the system
is setting itself . Do not attempt to alter this system
or add other devices to it.
50
On EX models
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures
Security System
115
SECURITY SYSTEM LIGHT
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If you cannot drive the vehicle
without f ixing the problem, and you
do not have a spare fuse, take a fuse
of the same rating or a lower rating
f rom one of the other circuits. Make
sureyoucandowithoutthatcircuit
temporarily (such as the accessory
power socket or radio).
If you replace the blown f use with a
spare f use that has a lower rating, it
might blow out again. This does not
indicate anything wrong. Replace the
f use with one of the correct rating as
soon as you can.If the replacement fuse of the
same rating blows in a short time,
there is probably a serious
electrical problem in your vehicle.
Leave the blown fuse in that
circuit, and have your vehicle
checked by a qualif ied mechanic.
If the radio f use is removed, the
audio system will disable itself . The
nexttimeyouturnontheradioyou
will see ‘‘COdE’’ in the f requency
display. Use the Preset buttons to
enter the f ive-digit code (see page ). If a trailer light is burned out, check
if these f uses are blown when you
replace the light bulbs:
If those f uses are OK, but the trailer
lights still do not work, there are two
blown 7.5 amp f uses in the trailer
hatch wiring. To access the 7.5 amp
f uses:
Open the tailgate and remove the
cargo f loor lid.
Pull out the bottom of the tailgate
rubber seal.
Remove rear trim panel by pulling
up on the inside edge of the rear
trim panel, and unhooking the f our
clips and tabs.
Af ter replacing f uses, and reinstall
the rear trim panel in the reverse
order of removal. Primary under-hood f use box
fuses5,7,and24
Interior driver’s side f use box: 10
Interior passenger’s side f use box:
10
6.
102 1.
2.
3.
4.
On EX model
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
Fuses
Trailer Fuses
211
NOTICE:
Replacing a f use with one
that has a higher rating greatly
increases the chances of damaging the
electrical system. If you do not have a
replacement f use with the proper rating
f or the circuit, install one with a lower
rating.