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Your Vehicle at a Glance
Your Vehicle at a Glance
3
HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE
A/T model is shown. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
MANUAL TRANSMISSION
GAUGES
INSTRUMENT PANEL
INDICATORS
POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCH HAZARD WARNING
BUTTON
(P.72) MOONROOF SWITCH (P.98)
(P.9,23)
AUDIO SYSTEM
HEATING/COOLING
CONTROLS
(P.110)
(P.55)
(P.63)
(P.9,23) MIRROR CONTROLS
(P.100)
(P.182) ACCESSORY POWER
SOCKETS
(P.104)(P.198)
(P.195)(P.115)
DRIVER’S FRONT AIRBAG
(P.77)
(P.96) POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
FUEL FILL DOOR/
TRUNK RELEASE HANDLE
(P.181,88) CLOCK
(P.173)
PASSENGER’S FRONT
AIRBAG
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Control L ocations
54
A/T model is shown.
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES MOONROOF SWITCH
POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCH INSTRUMENT PANEL
INDICATORS
CLOCK
AUDIO SYSTEM
(P.55)
(P.77)
(P.96) (P.115)
(P.110)
MIRROR CONTROLS
(P.100)
GAUGES
(P.63)
ACCESSORY POWER SOCKETS
HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE
(P.182) FUEL FILL DOOR/
TRUNK RELEASE HANDLE
(P.181,88)
HAZARD WARNING BUTTON (P. 72)
(P.
104) (P.
98)
HEATING/
COOLING
CONTROLS (P.173)
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Î
ÎThe heating and air conditioning
systems in your vehicle provide a
comf ortable driving environment in
all weather conditions. Air conditioning is optional on DX
model.
The standard audio system has
many f eatures. This section
describes those f eatures and how to
use them. (If you have an optional
audio system, ref er to the operating
instructions that came with it.) .............
Vents, Heating, and A/C . 110
................................
Audio System .115
Audio System (Models without ...............
navigation system) . 116
......
Playing the AM/FM Radio . 117
Playing the XM
Satellite ...................
Radio (Optional) .121
............................
Playing a Disc .126
...
Disc Player Error Messages .132
Optional Disc Changer Error
...............................
Messages .133
Audio System (Models with ...............
navigation system) .134
...............
Voice Control System .134
......
Playing the AM/FM Radio .134
Playing the XM
Satellite
......................................
Radio .138
............................
Playing a Disc .146
...
Disc Player Error Messages . 154
.....................
Playing a PC Card .155
............
AM/FM Radio Reception . 167
..................
Protecting Your Discs . 169
................
Remote Audio Controls . 170
...
Playing an Optional Audio Unit . 171
.................
Radio Thef t Protection . 172
..........................
Setting the Clock .173 ............................
Security System .174
...............................
Cruise Control .175
Your vehicle has an anti-theft audio
system that requires a code number
to enable it.
The security system helps to
discourage vandalism and thef t of
your vehicle.
Navigation systems are available on
U.S. EX and Si models only.
All models except U.S. DX U.S.LX,EX,andSimodels
Features
Features
109
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Turn this dial to increase or decrease
the fan speed and airflow.
Turning this dial clockwise increases
the temperature of the airflow.
This button turns the air
conditioning on and of f . The
indicatorinthebuttonisonwhen
the A/C is on.This button turns the rear window
def ogger of f and on (see page ).
Air flows from the center
and corner vents in the dashboard.
Airf low is divided between
the vents in the dashboard and the
f loor vents.
When the recirculation indicator is
on, air f rom the vehicle’s interior is
sent throughout the system again.
When the indicator is off, air is
brought in f rom the outside of 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.
The system automatically
turns on the A/C and switches to
recirculation mode. Air f lows f rom
the center and side vents in the
dashboard. Pressing the or A/C
button cancels MAX A/C. On some models, this button also
operates the heated outside mirrors
(see page ).
Use the mode control buttons to
select the vents air flows from. Some
air will f low f rom the dashboard
corner vents in all modes.
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If equipped
If equipped
Vents, Heating, and A/C
Fan Control Dial
T emperature Control Dial
Air Conditioning (A/C) Button Rear Window Def ogger Button
Recirculation Button
MAX A/C Button Mode Control
Features
111
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For example: 1:06 will reset to 1:001:52 will reset to 2:00 The navigation system receives
signals f rom the global positioning
system (GPS), and the displayed
time is updated automatically by the
GPS. Ref er to the navigation system
manual f or how to adjust the time.
You can quickly set the time to the
nearest hour. If the displayed time is
bef ore the half hour, pressing the
CLOCK (AM, AM/FM) button until
you hear a beep, then pressing the R
(preset 3) button sets the clock back to the previous hour. If the displayed
time is af ter the half hour, the clock
sets f orward to the beginning of the
next hour.
Press the CLOCK (AM, AM/FM)
button again to enter the set time. Change the hours by pressing the H
(preset 1) button until the numbers
advance to the desired time. Change
the minutes by pressing the M
(preset 2) button until the numbers
advance to the desired time. To set the time, press the CLOCK
(AM, AM/FM) button until the
displayed time begins to blink, then
release the button. If your vehicle’s battery is
disconnected or goes dead, you will
need to set the clock.
On models with navigation system
On models without navigation system
Setting the Clock
Features
173
MINUTE BUTTON
MINUTE BUTTON
HOUR BUTTON RESET BUTTON HOUR BUTTON RESET BUTTON CLOCK BUTTON
CLOCK BUTTON
U.S. LX and all Canadian models U.S. EX and Si models
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If Honda antif reeze/coolant is not
available, you may use another
major-brand non-silicate coolant as a
temporaryreplacement.Makesureit
is a high-quality coolant
recommended f or aluminum engines.
Continued use of any non-Honda
coolant can result in corrosion,
causing the cooling system to
malf unction or f ail. Have the cooling
system f lushed and ref illed with
Honda antif reeze/coolant as soon as
possible.
If the reserve tank is completely
empty, you should also check the
coolant level in the radiator.Make sure the engine and radiator
are cool.
Relieve any pressure in the cooling
system by turning the radiator cap
counterclockwise, without
pressing down.
1.
2.
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Engine Coolant
Maint enance
225
RADIATOR CAP
DX, Canadian DX-G, LX, EXRemoving 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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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.
The coolant level should be up to
the base of the f iller neck. Add
coolant if it is low.
Pourthecoolantslowlyand
caref ully so you do not spill any.
Clean up any spill immediately; it
could damage components in the
engine compartment.
Put the radiator cap back on, and
tighten it fully.
Remove the radiator cap by
pushing down and turning
counterclockwise.
3. 4.
5.6.
Engine Coolant
226
RADIATOR CAP
RESERVE TANK
Si RESERVE TANK
Si
DX, Canadian DX-G, LX, EX
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Push the electrical connector back
onto the bulb. Make sure it is on
all the way.
Turn on the headlights to test the
new bulb. Insert the new bulb into the hole,
and turn it one-quarter turn clock-
wise to lock it in place.
Remove the bulb by turning it
about one-quarter turn
counterclockwise. Remove the electrical connector
f rom the bulb by pushing on the
tab to unlock it, then slide the
connector of f the bulb. (Driver’s side)
Put the tube back in the clips and
install the reserve tank back in
place, making sure its bottom tab
is in the holder.
2.
3. 4.
5.
6.
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Lights
Maint enance
233
TAB
BULB
CONNECTOR
HOLDER
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