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With the ignition switch in the
ACCESSORY (I) or the ON (II)
position, insert a CD into the CD slot.
The drive will pull the CD in the rest
of the way and begin to play it. The
number of the track playing is shown
in the display. The system will
continuously play a CD until you
change modes.
Press the eject button ( ) to
remove the CD. If you eject the CD,
but do not remove it f rom the slot,
the system will automatically reload
the CD af ter 15 seconds and put it in
pause mode. To begin playing, press
the CD button.
Press the AM/FM button to switch
to the radio while a CD is playing.
If you turn the system of f while a CD
is playing, either with the PWR/VOL
knob or by turning off the ignition
switch, the CD will stay in the drive.
When you turn the system back on,
the CD will begin playing where it
left off.
Each time you press and
releasethe sideof theskipbar,
the player skips forward to the
beginning of the next track. Press
and release the side of the bar
to skip backward to the beginning of
the current track. Press it again to
skip to the beginning of the previous
track.
To move rapidly within a track, press
and hold the or side. You
will see CUE or REW in the display.
To continuously replay
a track, press and release the RPT
button. You will see RPT in the
display. Press it again to turn it of f .
This f eature plays the
tracks in random order. To activate
random play, press and release the
RDM button. You will see RDM in
the display. Press it again to return
to normal play.
ToPlayaCD ToStopPlayingaCD
SK IP
REPEAT
RANDOM
Playing a CD
Features
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Do not use discs with adhesive labels.
The label can curl up and cause the
disc to jam in the unit.
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µ´When a CD is not being played, store
it in its case to protect it f rom dust
and other contamination. To prevent
warpage, keep CDs out of direct
sunlight and extreme heat.
To clean a CD, use a clean sof t cloth.
Wipe across the CD f rom the center
to the outside edge.
A new CD may be rough on the
inner and outer edges. The small
plastic pieces causing this roughness
can f lake of f and f all on the re-
cording surf ace of the CD, causing
skipping or other problems. Remove
these pieces by rubbing the inner
and outer edges with the side of a
pencil or pen.
Never try to insert f oreign objects in
the CD player or the magazine.
An optional six disc CD changer is
available for your vehicle. This CD
changer uses the same controls used
f or the in-dash CD player.
Load the desired CDs into the
magazine, and load the magazine
into the changer according to the
instructions that came with the unit.
To select the CD changer, press the
CD button. The CD and track
numbers will be displayed. To select
a dif f erent CD, use the preset 5
(DISC ) or preset 6 (DISC )
button. If you select an empty slot in
the magazine, the changer will, af ter
f inding that slot empty, try to load
the CD in the next slot.
When using CD-R discs, use only
high quality CDs labeled f or audio
use.
CD-RW discs will not work in this
unit. When recording a CD-R, the
recording must be closed f or it to
be used by the system.
Play only standard round CDs.
Odd-shaped CDs may jam in the
driveorcauseotherproblems.
Handle your CDs properly to
prevent damage and skipping.
Prot ect ing CDs
General Inf ormat ionProtecting Your CDs
Operating the Optional CD
Changer
CD Changer, Protecting Your CDs
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Cause
Error
Message
Handle a CD by its edges; never
touch either surf ace. Do not place
stabilizer rings or labels on the CD.
These, along with contamination
f rom f ingerprints, liquids, and f elt-tip
pens, can cause the CD to not play
properly or possibly jam in the drive. If you see an error message in the display while playing a CD, f ind the cause
inthechartbelow.If youcannotcleartheerrormessage,takethevehicleto
your dealer.
Solution
FOCUS Error
Mechanical Error
High temperaturePress the EJECT button, and pull out the CD.
Check if the CD is inserted correctly in the CD
player.
Make sure the CD is not scratched or damaged.
Press the EJECT button, and pull out the CD.
Check the CD for damage or deformation.
If the CD cannot be pulled out or the error
message does not disappear after the CD is
ejected, see your dealer.
Do not try to force the disc out of the player.
Will disappear when the temperature returns to
normal.
Protecting Your CDs, CD Player Error Messages
CD Player Error Messages
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Cause
If you see an error message in the
display while playing a CD, f ind the
cause in the chart to the right. If you
cannot clear the error message, take
the vehicle to your dealer. Error
Message Solution
FOCUS Error
No CD in the CD
magazine
Mechanical Error
High temperature
No CD magazine in the
CD changerPress the magazine eject button, pull out the
magazine, and check for an error message.
Insertthemagazineagain.Iftheerrormessage
does not disappear or the magazine cannot be
pulled out, see your dealer.
Insert CD.
Press the magazine eject button, and pull it out.
Check f or an error message, and insert the
magazine again. If the error message does not
disappear or the magazine cannot be pulled out,
see your dealer.
Will disappear when the temperature returns to
normal.
Insert CD magazine.
CD Changer Error Messages
100
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Four controls f or the audio system
areontheleftsideof thedashboard
by the instrument panel. These let
you control basic f unctions without
distracting your attention f rom
driving.
Use the VOLUME bar to adjust the
volume. Push to increase the
volume and to decrease it. Hold
the lever until the volume reaches
the desired level, then release it. If you want to mute the sound
temporarily, push the MUTE button.
The indicator in the button will come
on to indicate the mute f unction is on.
Press the button again to cancel
mute.
The AUDIO CONTROL button
changes the mode. Pressing the
button repeatedly selects AM, FM1,
FM2, or CD (if a CD is loaded), XM1,
XM2 (if you have the optional
satellite radio f eature).
The CHANNEL button has two
f unctions, depending on whether you
are listening to the radio, or playing a
CD.
If you are listening to the radio, use
the CHANNEL button to change
stations. Each time you press this
button, the system advances to the
next preset station on the band you
are listening to. You will see the
number of the selected preset buttonin the audio system display.
If youareplayingaCD,thesystem
skips to the beginning of the next
track each time you push the
CHANNEL button.
These controls work only with the
f actory-installed audio system. They
will not f unction if you install any
non-Honda system.
Remote Audio Controls
Features
101
AUDIO CONTROL
BUTTON
CHANNEL
BUTTON
MUTE
BUTTON
VOLUME
BAR
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Your vehicle’s audio system will
disable itself if it is disconnected
f rom electrical power f or any reason.
To make it work again, you must
enter a specif ic f ive-digit code in the
preset buttons. Because there are
hundreds of number combinations
possible f rom f ive digits, making the
system work without knowing the
exact code is nearly impossible.You will have to store your favorite
stations in the preset buttons after
the system begins working. Your
original settings were lost when the
power was disconnected.
If you lose the card, you must obtain
the code number f rom a dealer. To
do this, you will need the system’s
serial number. Youshouldhavereceivedacardthat
lists your audio system’s code and
serial numbers. It is best to store this
card in a saf e place at home. In
addition, you should write the audio
system’s serial number in this owner’s
manual. If your vehicle’s battery is
disconnected or goes dead, or the
radio f use is removed, the audio
system will disable itself . If this
happens, you will see ‘‘Code’’ in the
frequencydisplaythenexttimeyou
turn on the system. Use the preset
buttons to enter the five-digit code.
Thecodeisontheradiocodecard
included in your owner’s manual kit.
When it is entered correctly, the
radio will start playing.
If you make a mistake entering the
code, do not start over; complete the
f ive-digit sequence, then enter the
correct code. You have 10 tries to
enter the correct code. If you are
unsuccessf ul in 10 attempts, you
must then leave the system on for 1
hour bef ore trying again.
Radio T hef t Protection
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Try to maintain a constant speed.
Everytimeyouslowdownand
speed up, your vehicle uses extra
f uel. Use cruise control when
appropriate.
Combine several short trips into
one.
The air conditioning puts an extra
load on the engine which makes it
usemorefuel.Usethefresh-air
ventilation when possible.
Look at the coolant level in the
radiator reserve tank. Make sure it is
between the MAX and MIN lines. If
it is below the MIN line, see on page f or
inf ormation on adding the proper
coolant.
Refer to on page f or inf ormation
about checking other items on your
vehicle. Always drive in the highest gear
possible. Drive moderately. Rapid
acceleration, abrupt cornering,
and hard braking use more f uel.
The build-up of snow or mud on
your vehicle’s underside adds
weight and rolling resistance.
Frequent cleaning helps your f uel
mileage and reduces the chance of
corrosion. an underinf lated tire
causes more ‘‘rolling resistance,’’
which uses more f uel. Always maintain your vehicle
according to the maintenance
messages displayed on the
inf ormation display. See
on page
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For example,
Improving Fuel Economy
Fuel Economy
Engine Coolant Check
A dding
Engine Coolant
Owner’s Maintenance
Checks Owner’s
Maintenance Checks
Service Station Procedures, Fuel Economy
112
RESERVE TANK
MAX MIN
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This section explains why it is
important to keep your vehicle well
maintained and how to f ollow basic
maintenance saf ety precautions.
If you have the skills and tools to
perf orm more complex maintenance
tasks on your vehicle, you may want
to purchase the service manual. See
page f or inf ormation on how to
obtain a copy, or see your dealer. This section also includes
instructions on how to read the
maintenance minder messages on
the information display, a
maintenance record, and instructions
for simple maintenance tasks you
may want to take care of yourself.......................
Maintenance Saf ety .132
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Maintenance Minder .133
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Maintenance Record .140
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Fluid Locations .142
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Adding Engine Oil .143
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Changing the Oil and Filter .144
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Engine Coolant .146
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Windshield Washers .148
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Manual Transmission Fluid .149
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Dif f erential Fluid .150
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Brake and Clutch Fluid .151
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Lights .152
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Cleaning the Seat Belts .157
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Floor Mats .158
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Dust and Pollen Filter .158
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Wiper Blades .159
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Tires .160
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Checking the Battery .166
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Vehicle Storage .167
209
Maintenance
Maint enance
131
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