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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 .38
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Instrument Panel .39
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Instrument Panel Indicators . 40
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Gauges .44
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Odometer .44
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Trip meter .44
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Select Button .44
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Fuel Gauge .45
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Temperature Gauge . 45
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Clock .45
Controls Near the Steering ...........................................
Wheel .46
Windshield Wipers and .......................................
Washers .47
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Turn Signal and Headlights . 48
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 49
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Hazard Warning Button . 49
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Rear Window Def ogger . 50
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Keys and Locks .51
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Immobilizer System .52
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Ignition Switch .53
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Door Locks .54
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Power Door Locks .54
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Trunk .54
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Emergency Trunk Opener . 55
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Remote Transmitter .56 .................................................
Seats .58
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Power Windows .59
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Convertible Top .61
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Mirrors .66
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Parking Brake .67
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Interior Lights .68
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Interior Convenience Items . 69
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Beverage Holder .70
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Accessory Power Socket . 70
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Console Compartment . 70
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Audio Panel .71
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols37
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The odometer shows the total
distance your vehicle has been
driven in miles and kilometers. It is
illegal under U.S. f ederal law and
Canadian provincial regulations to
disconnect, reset, or alter the
odometer with the intent to change
the number of miles and kilometers
indicated.This trip meter shows the number of
miles or kilometers driven since you
last reset it.
There are two trip meters: Trip A
and Trip B. Switch between these
displays by pressing the TRIP button.
Each trip meter works independently,
so you can keep track of two
dif f erent distances.To reset a trip meter, display it, and
then press and hold the TRIP button
until you hear a beep and the
number resets to ‘‘0.0’’.
The select button switches the
speedometer reading between miles
perhourandkilometerperhour.It
also changes the odometer and trip
meters to read in miles or kilometers
correspondingly. To change the
readings, push the SELECT button,
and hold it until you hear a beep.
Gauges
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Odometer
T rip Meter Select Button
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TEMPERATURE GAUGE
TACHOMETER SPEEDOMETER
TRIP METER
ODOMETER TRIP
BUTTON
SELECT BUTTON FUEL GAUGE
CLOCK
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This shows how much f uel you have.
It may show slightly more or less
than the actual amount.
This shows the temperature of the
engine’s coolant. During normal
operation, the reading should be in
the middle of the gauge. In severe
driving conditions, the reading may
reach near the red mark. If it
reaches the red (Hot) mark, pull
safely to the side of the road. Turn to
page f or instructions and
precautions on checking the engine’s
cooling system.The clock displays the time with the
ignition switch in the ON (II)
position.
When you f inish all the
adjustments, press the CLOCK
button. When you f inish the minute
adjustment, press and release the
CLOCK button. The hour display
will blink. Adjust the hour by
pressing the or button. Press and hold the CLOCK button
until the minute display blinks.
Adjusttheminutebypressingthe or button.
Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
To set the clock:
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4.
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Gauges
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Fuel Gauge T emperature GaugeClock
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NOTICE:
CLOCK BUTTON
BUTTON BUTTON TEMPERATURE GAUGE
FUEL GAUGE
CLOCK
Avoid driving with an
extremely low f uel level. Running out
of f uel could cause the engine to
misf ire, damaging the catalytic
converter.
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To replace the battery, remove the
round cover on the back of the
transmitter by turning it
counterclockwise with a coin. Insert
a new battery with the side facing
up. Align the mark on the cover
with the mark on the
transmitter. Set the cover in place,
andturnitclockwise.
If it takes several pushes on the
button to lock or unlock the doors,
replace the battery as soon as
possible.
Battery type: CR2025
As required by the FCC: This device complies with Part 15 of theFCC rules. Operation is subject to thef ollowing two conditions: (1) This devicemay not cause harmf ul interf erence, and(2) this device must accept anyinterf erence received, includinginterf erence that may cause undesiredoperation.
Changes or modif ications not expresslyapproved by the party responsible f orcompliance could void the user’sauthority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with IndustryCanada Standard RSS-210.Operation is subject to the f ollowing twoconditions: (1) this device may not causeinterf erence, and (2) this device mustaccept any interf erence that may causeundesired operation of the device.
Remote Transmitter
Replacing the Transmitter
Battery
Inst rument s and Cont rols57
BATTERY ROUND
COVER
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Push this lever up and down to
increase and decrease the f an speed.
The indicators next to the lever show
you the speed selected.
Turning this dial clockwise increases
the temperature of the airflow.
This button turns the air
conditioning on and of f . The
indicator in the button comes on
when the A/C is on.
This button controls the source of
the air going into the system. When
the indicator in this button is on, air
f rom the vehicle’s interior is sent
through the system again
(Recirculation mode). When the
indicator is of f , air is brought in f rom
outside the vehicle (Fresh Air mode).The outside air intakes f or the
heating and cooling system are at
the base of the windshield. Keep this
area clear of leaves and other debris.
ThesystemshouldbeleftinFresh
Air mode under almost all conditions.
Keeping the system in Recirculation
mode, particularly with the A/C of f ,
can cause the windows to fog up.
Switch to Recirculation mode when
driving through dusty or smoky
conditions, then return to Fresh Air
mode.
This button turns the rear window
def ogger of f and on (see page ).
Use the mode control dial to select
the vents the air flows from. Some
air will f low f rom the dashboard
vents in all modes. Air flows from the vents on
both sides of the instrument panel,
andfromthedashboardventinfront
of the passenger.
Airf low is divided between
the vents in the dashboard and the
f loor vents.
Air flows from the center
vents in the dashboard above the
audio system, the vents on both
sides of the instrument panel, and
f rom the f loor vents. Select this
position when you drive with the
convertible top f olded.
Air f lows f rom the f loor
vents and the vents on both sides of
the instrument panel.
Airf low is divided between
the f loor vents and the def roster
vents at the base of the windshield,
and the vents on both sides of the
instrument panel.
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Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures
Fan Control L ever
T emperature Control Dial
Air Conditioning (A/C) Button
Recirculation Button
Rear Window Def ogger Button
Mode Control Dial
Airf low Buttons
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If the reserve tank is completely
empty, you should also check the
coolant level in the radiator.When the radiator and engine are
cool, relieve any pressure in the
cooling system by turning the
radiator cap counterclockwise,
without pressing down.
Remove the radiator cap by
pushing down and turning
counterclockwise.The coolant level should be up to
the base of the f iller neck. Add
coolant if it is low.
Pour the coolant slowly and
caref ully so you do not spill. Clean
up any spill immediately; it could
damage components in the engine
compartment.
Put the radiator cap on, and
tighten it fully.
Pour coolant into the reserve tank.
Fill it to half way between the MAX
and MIN marks. Put the cap back
on the reserve tank.
Do not add any rust inhibitors or
other additives to your vehicle’s
cooling system. They may not be
compatible with the coolant or
engine components.
2. 3.
4.
5.
1.
Engine Coolant
Maint enance133
RADIATOR CAP
Removing the radiator cap
while the engine is hot can
cause the coolant to spray out,
seriously scalding you.
Always let the engine and
radiator cool down before
removing the radiator cap.
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If you are changing the bulb on
the driver’s side, start the engine,
turn the steering wheel all the way
to the right, then turn off the
engine. If you are changing the
bulb on the passenger’s side, turn
the steering wheel to the left.Use a f lat-tipped screwdriver to
remove the three holding clips
f rom the inner f ender.
Pull the inner f ender cover back.
Remove the socket from the
headlight assembly by turning it
one-quarter turn counterclockwise.
Pull the bulb straight out of its
socket.Insert the socket back into the
headlight assembly. Turn it
clockwise to lock it in place. Install the new bulb in the socket.
Put the inner f ender cover in place.
Install the three holding clips.
Lock each clip in place by pushing
on the center. Testthelightstomakesurethe
new bulb is working.
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2.
3.
4.
5.6.
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8.
9.
Replacing Front Turn Signal and
Side Marker L ight Bulbs
Lights
Maint enance139
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Use a small flat-tipped screwdriver
to pry caref ully on the back edge
of the side turn signal assembly
until it pops out of the body.
Turn the bulb holder one-quarter
turn counterclockwise to remove it
from the lens.Pull the bulb straight out of its
socket.
Push the new bulb straight into
the socket until it bottoms.
Put the bulb holder back into its
hole in the lens, and turn it
clockwise until it locks.
Put the side turn signal assembly
back into the body, front first.
Push on the back edge until it
snaps into place. Testthelightstomakesurethe
new bulb is working.
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4.
5.
6.
Lights
Maint enance
Replacing a Side T urn Signal Bulb
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