Your Vehicle at a Glance
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HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNAL SWITCH
HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE
DOOR LOCK
SWITCH
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
MIRROR
CONTROLSROOF SWITCH AUDIO SYSTEM
HEATING AND AIR
CONDITIONING
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER
BUTTON
WINDSHIELD WIPER CONTROLS
HAZARD WARNING BUTTON
(P.48)
(P.102)
(P.54) (P.59)
(P.66) (P.47)
(P.50)
(P.74)
(P.78)
(P.49)
(P.62)
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
Control L ocations
Inst rument s and Cont rols38
HEADLIGHT/TURN SIGNAL
SWITCH
HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE
DOOR LOCK
SWITCH
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
MIRROR
CONTROLS
ROOF SWITCH AUDIO SYSTEM
HEATING AND AIR
CONDITIONING
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER
BUTTON
WINDSHIELD WIPER CONTROLS
HAZARD WARNING BUTTON
(P.48)
(P.102)
(P.54)
(P.59)
(P.66) (P.47)
(P.50)
(P.74)
(P. 78)
(P.49)
(P.62)
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. Push the appropriate edge of the
adjustment switch to move the
mirrorright,left,up,ordown.
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.
1.
2.
3.
Mirrors
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Adjusting the Power Mirrors
66
TAB SELECTOR SWITCH
ADJUSTMENT SWITCH
Youshoulddothefollowingchecks
and adjustments bef ore you drive
your vehicle.Make sure all windows, mirrors,
and outside lights are clean and
unobstructed. Remove f rost, snow,
or ice.
Check that the hood and trunk are
f ully closed.
Visually check the tires. If a tire
looks low, use a gauge to check its
pressure. Check that any items you may be
carrying are stored properly or
f astened down securely.
Fasten your seat belt. Check that
your passenger has f astened his or
her seat belt (see page ).
When you start the engine, check
the gauges and indicators in the
instrument panel (see page ).
Check the seat adjustment (see
page ).
Check the adjustment of the
inside and outside mirrors (see
page ).
Make sure the doors are securely
closed and locked.
1.
2.
3. 4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
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Preparing to Drive
Driving112
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No. Amps.No. Amps. Circuits Protected
Circuits Protected
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13 7.5 A
15 A
10 A
20 A
7.5 A 15 A
7.5 A
15 A
7.5 A 15 A
10 A 14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
2710 A
10 A
7.5 A
7.5 A 10 A
15 A
7.5 A
7.5 A
7.5 A 20 A
20 A Daytime Running Lights
Keyless Entry
Back-up
Interior Light
Small Lights
Radio
Starter Signal
Heater Control,
Cooling Fan Relay
Power Mirrors
Right Power Window
Lef t Power Window
Not used
Not used
Not used
Windshield Wiper,
Auto Stop Signal
Washer Motor
Not used
Not used
Accessory Socket
Windshield Wiper
Turn signal Light
ACG
Instrument Light, Backup
Lights
Ignition Coil
Engine Start
Fuel Pump, SRS
SRS
: Canadian Model
Fuse Locations
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed172
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Hood Latch .135
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Hood, Opening the .102
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Hydraulic Clutch .136
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Jacking Up the Vehicle . 156
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Jack, Tire .155
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Jump Starting .162
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Keys .51 .........................
Label, Certif ication .78
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Lane Change, Signaling . 48
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Lap/Shoulder Belts . 12,15
Lights ....................
Bulb Replacement .137
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Indicator .40
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Turn Signal .48
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Load Limit .108
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Loading Cargo .107
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 53
Locks .......
Anti-thef t Steering Column . 53
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Fuel Fill Door .101
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Power Door .54
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Trunk .54
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Low Coolant Level .103
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Lower Gear, Downshif ting to a . 114
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Low Fuel Indicator .42
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 40,166
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Lubricant Specif ications Chart . 180
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Luggage, .107
Identif ication Number,
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Vehicle .178
Ignition ..............................................
Keys .51
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Switch .53
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Timing Control System . 186
Indicator Lights, Instrument .........................................
Panel .40
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ABS (Anti-Lock Brake) . 41
Brake (Parking and Brake ....................................
System) .40
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Charging System .40
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Cruise Control .42
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Door-open .41
DRL(Daytime Running ......................................
Lights) .42
EPS (Electrical Power ..................................
Steering) .41
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High Beam .42
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Key (Immobilizer System) . 42......................................
Low Fuel .42
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Low Oil Pressure .40
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Maintenance Required . 43
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Seat Belt .40
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SRS .41
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Trunk-open .41
Turn Signal and Hazard ...................................
Warning .42
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Inf lation, Proper Tire . 146
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Inside Mirror .66
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Inspection, Tire .147
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Instrument Panel .39
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 49
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Interior Lights .68
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Introduction .i
storing (cargo)
Index
I
J
KL
IV
CONT INUED
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Panel Brightness Control . 49
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Parking Brake .67
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Parking Lights .48
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PGM-FI System .186
Power ..................................
Door Locks .54
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Engine, Specif ications . 180
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Mirrors .66
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Windows .59
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Power Door Locks .54
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Power Socket Location . 70..............................
Power Windows .59
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 14
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Protecting Adults and Teens . 10
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Additional Safety Precautions . 15
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Advice f or Pregnant Women . 14
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Protecting Children .22
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General Guidelines .22
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Protecting Larger Children . 30
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Protecting Small Children . 26
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Maintenance .119
Owner’s Maintenance ...................................
Checks .122
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Record .125
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Schedule .121
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Maintenance Required Indicator . 43
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 41,167
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Manual Transmission . 114
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Manual Transmission Fluid . 134
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Meters, Gauges .44
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Mirrors, Adjusting .66
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Modif ying Your Vehicle . 106
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New Vehicle Break-in . 100
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Normal Shif t Speeds .115
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NOTICE, Explanation of . ii
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Numbers, Identif ication . 178
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Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 100
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Odometer .44 ...............................
Odometer, Trip .44
Oil ........................
Change, How to .130
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Change, When to .121
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Checking Engine .103
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Pressure Indicator . 40,166
Selecting Proper Viscosity ......................................
Chart .130
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ON (Ignition Key Position) . 53
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Opening the Trunk .54
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Outside Mirrors .66
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Overheating, Engine .163
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Radiator Overheating . 163
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Radio Sound System .78
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Readiness Codes . 167,188
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Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement . 141
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Rear View Mirror .66
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Reclining the Seat-backs . 58
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Recommended Shif t Speeds . 115
Recovery Vehicle, Emergency .......................................
Towing .176
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Reminder Lights .40
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Remote Transmitter .56
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