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Your Vehicle at a Glance
3
HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS
LIGHT CONTROL
SWITCH
REMOTE AUDIO
CONTROLS STEERING WHEEL
ADJUSTMENT CRUISE CONTROL
WINDSHIELD WIPERS/
WASHERS REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER VTM-4
LOCK
HORN
(P. 58)
(P. 79)
(P.101) (P.61) (P.
116)
(P.57)
(P.
60)
(P.
142 )
CRUISE
CONTROL
MASTER
SWITCH
(P. 116) HAZARD WARNING
BUTTON
(P.
59)
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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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This indicator comes on with the
high beam headlights. See pagef or inf ormation on the headlight
controls.
On Canadian models, this indicator
comes on with reduced brightness
when the Daytime Running Lights
(DRL) are on (see page ).
This indicator comes on when you
turn the ignition switch to ON (II)
with the headlight switch off and the
parking brake set. It should go of f if
youturnontheheadlightsorrelease
the parking brake. If it comes on at
any other time, it means there is a
problem with the DRL. There may
also be a problem with the high
beam headlights.
This indicator comes on when you
set the cruise control. See page
f or inf ormation on operating the
cruise control. This indicator comes on as a
reminder that you must ref uel soon.This indicator comes on when the
washer f luid level is low. Add washer
fluidwhenyouseethisindicator
come on (see page ).
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59 175Canadian models only
Canadian models only
High Beam Indicator
‘‘Daytime Running
Lights’’ Indicator
Cruise Control Indicator Low Fuel Indicator Washer Level Indicator
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Instrument Panel
51
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Î
ÎTo use the horn, press the pad around the ‘‘H’’ logo.
Controls Near the Steering Wheel
Inst rument s and Cont rols56
HEADLIGHTS/
TURN SIGNALSVTM-4LOCK
REMOTE AUDIO
CONTROLS HORN
LIGHT CONTROL
SWITCH
CRUISE CONTROL REAR
WINDOW
DEFOGGER
STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENT WINDSHIELD
WIPERS/WASHERS
(P.58)
(P.79)
(P.116)
(P.101) (P.61) (P.116)
(P.57)(P.60)
(P.59)
(P.142)
CRUISE
CONTROL
MASTER
SWITCH HAZARD
WARNING
BUTTON
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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.
1.
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
58
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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 outside mirrors are heated to
remove fog and frost. With the
ignition switch in the ON (II)
position, turn on the heaters by
pressing the button. The indicator in
the button comes on as a reminder.
Press the button again to turn the
heaters of f .
When you f inish, move the
selector switch to the center (off)
position. This turns of f the
adjustment switch so you can’t
move a mirror out of position by
accidentally bumping the switch. Push the appropriate edge of the
adjustment switch to move the
mirrorright,left,up,ordown. Move the selector switch to L
(driver’s side) or R (passenger’s
side).
Keeptheinsideandoutsidemirrors
clean and adjusted f or best visibility.
Be sure to adjust the mirrors bef ore
you start driving.
The inside mirror has day and night
positions. The night position reduces
glare f rom headlights behind you.
Flip the tab on the bottom edge of
the mirror to select the day or night
position.
3. 1.
2.PowerMirrorHeaters
Adjusting the Power Mirrors
(If equipped)
Mirrors
Inst rument s and Cont rols74
TABSELECTOR SWITCH
HEATED MIRROR BUTTON
ADJUSTMENT SWITCH
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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.
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On EX models
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures
Security System
115
SECURITY SYSTEM LIGHT