This section gives inf ormation about
the controls and displays that
contribute to the daily operation of
your vehicle. All the essential
controls are within easy reach............................
Control Locations .56
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Instrument Panel .57
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Instrument Panel Indicators . 58
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Gauges .64
Odometer/Outside .............
Temperature Display . 64
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Odometer .64
...
Outside Temperature Display . 64
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Trip Meter .65
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Temperature Gauge . 65..................................
Fuel Gauge .66
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Check Fuel Cap Indicator . 66
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Maintenance Minder Display . 66
Controls Near the Steering ...........................................
Wheel .67
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Wipers and Washers .68
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Turn Signal, Headlights . 69
Automatic Lighting Off .........................................
Feature .70
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Daytime Running Lights . 70
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 71
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Hazard Warning .71
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Rear Window Def ogger . 72
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Steering Wheel Adjustment . 73
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Keys and Locks .74
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Immobilizer System .75
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Ignition Switch .76
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Door Locks .77
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Childproof Door Locks . 78
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Remote Transmitter .78
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Trunk .82
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Emergency Trunk Opener . 83
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Seat Heaters .84
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Seats .85
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Power Seat Adjustment . 85
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Driver’s Lumbar Support . 85.............
Front Seat Adjustments . 86
Driver’s Seat Manual Height ..............................
Adjustment .86
Driver’s Seat Power Height ..............................
Adjustment .87
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Head Restraints .87
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Folding Rear Seat .88
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Mirrors .90
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Adjusting the Power Mirrors . 90
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Power Windows .91
Power Window Control ...............................
Operations .93
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Moonroof .94
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Parking Brake .95
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Sun Visor .96
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Vanity Mirror .96
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Interior Lights .97
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Ceiling Light .97
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Individual Interior Lights . 97
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Interior Convenience Items . 98
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Beverage Holders .99
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Accessory Power Sockets . 99
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Console Compartment . 99
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Sunglasses Holder .100
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Glove Box .100
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols
55
Power Mirror Heaters ............... 90
The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Differences for the Canadian models are noted in the text.
Instrument Panel
Instru me ntsand Cont ro ls
57
CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR
LOW FUEL INDICATOR
MALFUNCTION
INDICATOR LAMP
LOW OIL PRESSURE
INDICATOR SECURITY
SYSTEM INDICATOR
IMMOBILIZER
SYSTEM INDICATOR
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM
(ABS) INDICATOR
SUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAINT SYSTEM
INDICATOR
DOOR
AND TRUNK
OPEN MONITOR
CRUISE
CONTROL MAIN
INDICATOR
HIGH BEAM INDICATOR
(P.58) (P.58) (P.61)
(P.61)
(P.62)(P.60)
(P.63)
(P.59)
(P.63)
(P.62) VSA
ACTIVATION INDICATOR
(P.63)
(P.58)
CHARGING SYSTEM
INDICATOR VEHICLE
STABILITY ASSIST (VSA)
SYSTEM INDICATOR
PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE SYSTEM
INDICATOR MAINTENANCE
MINDER
INDICATOR
DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS INDICATOR SIDE
AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR (P.59)
LIGHTS-ON
INDICATOR (P.60)
(P.59)
(P.60)
(P.63)
(P.59) (P.62) SEAT
BELT REMINDER
INDICATOR (P.58)
This indicator comes on for a few
seconds when you turn the ignition
switch to the ON (II) position. It will
gooffifyouhaveinserteda
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 from the ON (II) position to
the ACCESSORY (I) or LOCK (0)
position.
This indicator comes on when the
washer fluid level is low. Add washer
fluidwhenyouseethisindicator
come on (see page ).
This
indicator comes on when you
turn on the cruise control master
button (see page ).
This indicator comes on when you
set the cruise control. See page
for information on operating the
cruise control. This
indicator comes on for a few
seconds when you turn the ignition
switch to the ON (II) position. It
remindsyouthatitistimetotake
your vehicle in for scheduled
maintenance. The maintenance main
items and sub items will be displayed
in the information display. See page
f or more inf ormation on the
maintenance minder.
This indicator goes of f when your
dealer resets it after completing the
required maintenance service. 75
145 193
145
210
Canadian models only
Immobilizer System
Indicator
Cruise Control Main
Indicator Maintenance Minder
Indicator
Washer Level Indicator
Cruise Control Indicator
Instrument Panel Indicators
Inst rument s and Cont rols
63
Push the lever up to lock the
steering wheel in that position.
Make sure you have securely
locked the steering wheel in place
by trying to move it up, down, in,
and out.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
release handle, rear seat trunk
access, and glove box 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 lost 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.
Keep the keys away f rom liquids.
If they get wet, dry them
immediately with a sof t cloth. Donotdropthekeysorsetheavy
objects on them.
4.
5.
Keys and Locks
Steering Wheel A djustment, K eys and L ocks
74
VALET KEY
(LIGHT GREY)
KEY
NUMBER
TAG MASTER
KEY WITH
REMOTE
TRANSMITTER
If the system repeatedly does not
recognize the coding of your key,
contact your dealer.
Do not attempt to alter this system
or add other devices to it. Electrical
problems could result that may make
your vehicle undrivable.
If you lose your key and you cannot
start the engine, contact your dealer.
The immobilizer system protects
your vehicle f rom thef t. If an
improperly-coded key (or other
device) is used, the engine will not
start.
When you turn the ignition switch to
the ON (II) position, the immobilizer
system indicator should come on f or
a f ew seconds, then go of f . If the
indicator starts to blink, it means the
system does not recognize the
coding of the key. Turn the ignition
switch to the LOCK (0) position,
remove the key, reinsert it, and turn
the ignition switch to the ON (II)
position 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.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 System
Inst rument s and Cont rols
75
Apply the parking brake.
In cold weather, turn off all
electrical accessories to reduce
the drain on the battery. Turn
the ignition key to the
START (III) position. Do not hold
the key in the START (III)
position for more than 15 seconds
at a time. If the engine does not
start right away, pause for at least
10 seconds before trying again. If
the engine fails to start, press
the accelerator pedal all the way
downandholdittherewhile
starting to clear flooding. Return
to step 5 if the engine does not
start.
If the engine does not start within
15 seconds, or starts but stalls
right away, repeat step 4 with the
accelerator pedal pressed halfway
down. If the engine starts, release
pressu re on the accelerator pedal
so the engine does not race.
Press
the clutch pedal down all the
way. The START (III) position
does not function unless the clutch
pedal is pressed.
Make sure the shift lever is in
Park. Press on the brake pedal.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.6.
Manual
transmission:
Automatic transmission:
75
Starting theEngine
Driv ing
169
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. For
more inf ormation, see page . The engine is harder to start in cold
weather. Also, the thinner air f ound at
altitudes above 8,000 f eet (2,400
meters) adds to this problem.
In this case, the starter motor’s
speed sounds normal, or even faster
than normal, when you turn the
ignition switch to the START (III)
position, but the engine does not run.
Are you using the proper starting
procedure? Refer to
on page .
Are you using a properly coded
key? An improperly coded key will
cause the immobilizer system
indicator in the instrument panel
to blink rapidly (see page ). Do
you have fuel? Check the fuel
gauge; the low fuel indicator may
not be working.
There may be an electrical
problem, such as no power to the
fuel pump. Check all the fuses
(see page ).
If the headlights dim noticeably or
go out when you try to start the
engine, either the battery is dis-
ch arged or the connections are
co rroded. Check the condition of
the battery connections (see page
). You can then try jump
starting the vehicle from a booster
battery (see page ).
Turn
the ignition switch to the
START (III) position. If the
headlights do not dim, check the
condition of the fuses. If the fuses
areOK,thereisprobably
something wrong with the
electrical circuit for the ignition
switch or starter motor. You will
need a qualified mechanic to
determine the problem (see
on page ). Ifyoufindnothingwrong,youwill
need
a qualified mechanic to find the
problem. See
on page .
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262
235 248 262
T he Starter Operates Normally
Starting the
Engine
Emergency T owing Emergency T owing
If theEngineWon’tStart
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
247
CONT INUED
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Fan, Interior .104
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Features .101
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Filling the Fuel Tank . 156
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Filter, Oil .206
5-speed Manual Transmission ...............
Checking Fluid Level . 213
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Shif ting the .170
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Flashers, Hazard Warning . 71
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Flat Tire, Changing a . 241
Fluids .
Automatic Transmission . 211, 212
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Brake .215
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Clutch .215
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Manual Transmission . 213, 214
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Power Steering .216
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Windshield Washer . 210
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Folding Rear Seat .88
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Four-way Flashers .71
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Fuel .154
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Cap Message .66
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Fill Door and Cap .156
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Gauge .66
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Octane Requirement . 154
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Tank, Filling the .156 .....................
Fuses, Checking the .257
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Gas Mileage, Improving . 161
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Gasoline .154
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Gauge .66
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Octane Requirement . 154
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Tank, Filling the .156
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Gas Station Procedures . 156
Gauges ...
Engine Coolant Temperature . 65
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Fuel .66
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Speedometer .64
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Tachometer .64
Gearshif t Lever Positions ..........
Automatic Transmission . 173
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Manual Transmission . 170
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Glove Box .100
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Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 218
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 71
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Headlights .69
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Aiming .218 ..............
Automatic Lighting Off . 70
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Daytime Running Lights . 70
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Low Beams, Turning on . 69
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Reminder Chime .69
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Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 218
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Turning on .69
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Head Restraints . 15, 87
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Heating and Cooling .102
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Heated Mirror .91
HomeLink Universal ................................
Transceiver .148
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Hood, Opening and Closing the . 157
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Hydraulic Clutch .215
...
Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 266
Ignition ..............................................
Keys .74
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Switch .76
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Timing Control System . 275
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Immobilizer System .75
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Important Safety Precautions . 8
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Indicators, Instrument Panel . 58
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