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Never hold a small child on your
lap. If you are not wearing a seat
belt in crash, you could be thrown
f orward and crush the child
against the dashboard. If you are
wearing a seat belt, the child can
be torn f rom your arms and be
seriously hurt or killed.
Never put a seat belt over yourself
and a child. During a crash, the
belt could press deep into the child
and cause serious or fatal injuries.
Never let two children use the
same seat belt. If they do, they
could be very seriously injured in a
crash.Lock both doors and the trunk
when your vehicle is not in use.
Children who play in vehicles can
accidentally get trapped inside the
trunk. Teach your children not to
play in or around vehicles. Know
how to operate the emergency
trunk opener and decide if your
children should be shown how to
use this f eature (see page ).Keep vehicle keys and remote
transmitters out of the reach of
children. Even very young
children learn how to unlock
vehicle doors, turn on the ignition,
and open the trunk, which can
lead to accidental injury or death.
Do not leave children alone in a
vehicle. Leaving children without
adult supervision is illegal in most
states and Canadian provinces,
and can be very hazardous. For
example, a small child lef t in a
vehicle on a hot day can die f rom
heatstroke. A child lef t alone with
the key in the ignition can
accidentally set the vehicle in
motion, possibly injuring
themselves or others.
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Protecting Children General Guidelines
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
Additional Saf ety Precautions
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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
The lef t or right turn signal indicator
blinks when you signal a lane change
or turn. If the indicators do not blink
or blink rapidly, it usually means one
of the turn signal bulbs is burned out
(see page ). Replace the bulb as
soon as possible, since other drivers
cannot see that you are signaling.
WhenyouturnontheHazard
Warning switch, both turn signal
indicators blink. All turn signals on
the outside of the vehicle should
flash.
This indicator comes on with the
high beam headlights. See pagef or inf ormation on the headlight
controls. 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 f or a f ew
seconds when you turn the ignition
switch to ON (II). It will 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 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.
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Instrument Panel Indicators
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators
High Beam Indicator ‘‘Daytime Running
Lights’’ Indicator
Immobilizer System
Indicator
Cruise Control Indicator
Low Fuel Indicator
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Turn Signal
Of f
Parking and interior lights
Headlight on
High beams
Flashhighbeams 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.
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 key removed f rom
the ignition switch, you will hear a
reminder tone 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 come on (see page ). Pull it
back 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
youholdtheleverback.
With the headlight switch off, the
high beam headlights 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.
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Turn Signal, Headlights
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Turn Signal and Headlights Turn Signal
Headlights OnHigh Beams
Daytime Running L ights
(Canadian Models)
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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 trunk and the lower console
compartment 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 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 rols
Keys
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VALET KEY
(GREY)
MASTER KEY
(BLACK) KEY
NUMBER
TAG
The Immobilizer System protects
your vehicle f rom thef t. If an
improperly-coded key (or other
device) is used, the engine’s f uel
system is disabled.
When you turn the ignition switch to
ON (II), the Immobilizer System
indicator should come on f or a f ew
seconds, then go out. If the indicator
starts to blink, it means the system
does not recognize the coding of the
key. Turn the ignition switch to
LOCK (0), remove the key, reinsert
it, and turn the switch to ON (II)
again.
The system may not recognize your
key’s coding if another immobilizer
key or other metal object (i.e. key
f ob) is near the ignition switch when
you insert the key.If the system repeatedly does not
recognize the coding of your key,
contact your Honda dealer.
Do not attempt to alter this system
or add other devices to it. Electrical
problems could result that may make
your vehicle undriveable.
If you have lost your key and cannot
start your engine, contact a Honda
dealer.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.
Immobilizer Syst em
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The ignition switch has three
positions: LOCK (0), ACCESSORY
(I), and ON (II). You can insert or
remove the key only in this position.
To turn the key, you must push the
key in slightly. If the f ront wheels
are turned, the anti-thef t lock may
make it difficult to turn the key.
Firmly turn the steering wheel to the
lef t or right as you turn the key. 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).
The engine can be started with the
key in this position by pressing the
engine START button (see page ).
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
thedriver’sdoor.Removethekeyto
turn of f the beeper. You can
operate the audio system and the
accessory power socket in this
position.
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Ignition Switch
Inst rument s and Cont rols
LOCK (0) ON (II) A CCESSORY (I)
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Removing the key from the
ignition switch while driving
locks the steering. This can
cause you to lose control.
Remove the key from the
ignition switch only when
parked.
Each door has a lock tab next to the
inside door handle. When you push
in the lock tab on the driver’s door,
both doors lock. Pulling out the lock
tab on the driver’s door only unlocks
that door. The lock tab on the
passenger’s door only locks and
unlocks that door.To lock the passenger’s door when
getting out of the vehicle, push the
lock tab in and close the door. To
lock the driver’s door, remove the
key f rom the ignition switch, pull out
either the inside or outside door
handle and push the lock tab in, then
close the door.
Both doors lock when you use the
key in the driver’s door. Using the
key in the passenger’s door only
locks and unlocks that door.
To unlock only the driver’s door
f rom the outside, insert the key in
the driver’s door lock, turn the key
and release it. If you turn the key
and hold it, both doors will unlock.
To open the trunk, press the trunk
release button in the lower console
compartment. To protect items in
the trunk when you need to give the
key to someone else, lock the lower
console compartment with the
master key, and give the other
person the valet key.
To close the trunk, press down on
the trunk lid.
Door L ocks
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Power Door L ocks
T runk
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LOCK TAB
TRUNK RELEASE BUTTONPush