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: If equipped
Instrument Panel
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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HIGH BEAM INDICATOR
(P.64)
LIGHTS ON
INDICATORDAYTIME
RUNNING
LIGHTS
INDICATOR
DOOR AND TAILGATE OPEN INDICATOR
MAINTENANCE MINDER INDICATOR
(P.66)LOW TEMPERATURE
INDICATOR
(P.63)
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR
(P.62) SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
SYSTEM INDICATOR
(P.30,61)
HIGH TEMPERATURE
INDICATOR
(P.63)
CHARGING SYSTEM
INDICATOR
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR
LAMP
LOW OIL PRESSURE
INDICATOR
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM
INDICATOR
(P.66) (P.64) (P.62)
LOW FUEL INDICATOR
SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR
LOW TIRE PRESSURE INDICATOR (P.64) (P.62)
(P.66)
WASHER LEVEL INDICATOR (P.65)
FOG LIGHT INDICATOR (P.65)
SIDE AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR
(P.31,61) CRUISE MAIN
INDICATOR
(P.65)
CRUISE CONTROL
INDICATOR
(P.65)
ELECTRIC POWER
STEERING INDICATOR
(P.62)
TPMS INDICATOR
SEAT BELT REMINDER INDICATOR
(P.64)(P.18,60)(P.60,232)
(P.231) (P.60,230)
(P.60,230) PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR
(P.65)
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This indicator normally comes on
when you turn the ignition to the ON
(II) position and goes of f af ter the
engine starts. If it comes on at any
other time, there is a problem in the
electric power steering system. If
this happens, stop the vehicle in a
saf e place and turn of f the engine.
Reset the system by restarting the
engine. The indicator will not turn
of f immediately. If it does not go of f
after driving a short distance, or
comes on again while driving, take
the vehicle to your dealer to have it
checked. With the indicator on, the
EPS may be turned of f , making the
vehicle harder to steer.
If the power steering system
overheats while driving, the assist is
reduced and steering may f eel
slightly harder.Driving with the power steering
system continuously overheating can
cause system damage.
This indicator comes on as a
reminder that you must ref uel soon.
When the indicator comes on, there
is about 1.7 US gal (6.3
)of fuel
remaining in the tank bef ore the
needle reaches E. There is a small
reserve of f uel remaining in the tank
when the needle does reach E.
This indicator comes on if any door
or the tailgate is not closed tightly.
This indicator normally comes on f or
a f ew seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position, and when the ignition
switch is turned to the START (III)
position. If it comes on at any other
time, there is a problem with the
ABS. If this happens, have your
vehicle checked at a dealer. With
this indicator on, your vehicle still
has normal braking ability but no
anti-lock f unction. For more
inf ormation, see page .
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Instrument Panel Indicators
Anti-lock Brake System
(A BS) Indicator Electric Power Steering
(EPS) Indicator
Low Fuel Indicator
Door and Tailgate Open
Indicator
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To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.
If equipped.
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2:
Controls Near the Steering Wheel
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HORN
MIRROR CONTROLS
WINDSHIELD
WIPERS/WASHERS
REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF
INDICATOR
(P.31)
ACCESSORY
POWER SOCKET
HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNAL/
FOG LIGHTS
(P.72)
(P.95)
HOOD RELEASE HANDLE (P.138)
(P.99) (P.71)
(P.74) HAZARD WARNING BUTTON
(P.74)
CRUISE CONTROL
BUTTONS AUXILIARY INPUT JACK
STEERING WHEEL
ADJUSTMENT
PADDLE SHIFTER (DOWNSHIFT) PADDLE SHIFTER (UPSHIFT)
INSTRUMENT PANEL
BRIGHTNESS
(P.75) (P.131) (P.127)
(P.162)
(P.74)(P.162)1
2
2
22
2
2
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Make sure the rear window is clear
and you have good visibility bef ore
starting to drive.
Thedefoggerwiresontheinsideof
the rear window can be accidentally
damaged. When cleaning the glass,
always wipe side-to-side.Make any steering wheel adjustment
bef ore you start driving.
Push the lever under the steering
column all the way down.
Move the steering wheel so it
points toward your chest, not
toward your f ace. Make sure you
can see the instrument panel
gauges and indicators. Push the lever up to lock the
steering wheel in position.
Make sure you have securely
locked the steering wheel in place
by trying to move it up and down.
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2. 3.
4.
Steering Wheel A djustment
Rear Window Def ogger, Steering Wheel A djustment
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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Adjusting the steering wheel
position while driving may
cause you to lose control of the
vehicle and be seriously injured
inacrash.
Adjust the steering wheel only
when the vehicle is stopped.
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The ignition switch has f our
positions: LOCK (0), ACCESSORY
(I), ON (II), and START (III). You can insert or
remove the key only in this position.
To turn the key, push it in slightly. If
your vehicle has an automatic
transmission, the shif t lever must
also be in park. If the f ront wheels are turned, the
anti-thef t lock may make it dif f icult
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 the
ACCESSORY (I) to the ON (II)
position.
Use this position
only to start the engine. The switch
returns to the ON (II) position when
you let go of the key. You will hear a reminder beeper if
you leave the key in the LOCK (0) or
the ACCESSORY (I) position and
open the driver’s door. Remove the
key to turn of f the beeper.
If your vehicle has an automatic
transmission, the shif t lever must be
in Park bef ore you can remove the
key f rom the ignition switch.
You can
operate the audio system and the
accessory power socket in this
position.
LOCK (0) ON (II)
ST A RT (III)
A CCESSORY (I)
Ignition Switch
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Removing the key from the
ignition switch while driving
locks the steering. This can
cause you to lose control of the
vehicle.
Remove the key from the
ignition switch only when
parked.
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Push the CRUISE button on the
steering wheel. The CRUISE
MAIN indicator on the instrument
panel comes on.Press and release the SET/
DECELbuttononthesteering
wheel. The CRUISE CONTROL
indicator on the instrument panel
comes on to show the system is
now activated.
Cruise control may not hold the set
speed when you are going up and
down hills. If your speed increases
going down a hill, use the brakes to
slowdown.Thiswillcancelcruise
control. To resume the set speed,
press the RES/ACCEL button. The
indicator on the instrument panel will
come back on.
When climbing a steep hill, the
automatic transmission may
downshifttoholdthesetspeed.
Cruise control allows you to maintain
asetspeedabove25mph(40km/h)
without keeping your f oot on the
accelerator pedal. It should be used
f or cruising on straight, open
highways. It is not recommended f or
city driving, winding roads, slippery
roads, heavy rain, or bad weather.
Accelerate to the desired cruising
speedabove25mph(40km/h).The main switch can be left
on,evenwhenthesystemisnotin
use.
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On Sport model and Canadian LX
model
Cruise Control
Using the Cruise Control
Features
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NOTE:
DECEL/SET
BUTTON
CRUISE BUTTON
RES/ACCEL
BUTTON
CANCEL BUTTON
Improper use of the cruise
control can lead to a crash.
Use the cruise control only
when traveling on open
highways in good weather.
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You can cancel cruise control in any
of these ways:Tap the brake or clutch pedal.
Push the CANCEL button on the
steering wheel.
Push the CRUISE button on the
steering wheel. When you push the CANCEL button,
or tap the brake or clutch pedal, the
system will remember the previously
set cruising speed. To return to that
speed, accelerate to above 25 mph
(40 km/h), and then press and
release the RES/ACCEL button. The
CRUISE CONTROL indicator comes
on. The vehicle will accelerate to the
same cruising speed as bef ore.
Pressing the CRUISE button turns
the system off and erases the
previous cruising speed.
Tapping either of the paddle shif ters
shif ts the gear up or down, but does
not cancel the cruise control. For
more information on driving with
paddle shif ters, see page .
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Cruise Control
Canceling Cruise Control Resuming the Set Speed
Features
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CRUISE BUTTON
CANCEL
BUTTON
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Raising your vehicle with a
non-Honda suspension kit can
af f ect the handling and stability.
Removing parts f rom your vehicle,
or replacing components, with
non-Honda components could
seriously af f ect your vehicle’s
handling, stability, and reliability.
Lowering the vehicle with a non-
Honda suspension kit that
signif icantly reduces ground
clearance can allow the
undercarriage to hit speed bumps
or other raised objects, which
could cause the airbags to deploy.
Herearesomeexamples:
Non-Honda wheels, because they
are a universal design, can cause
excessive stress on suspension
components and will not be
compatible with the tire pressure
monitoring system (TPMS) .
Larger or smaller wheels and tires
can interf ere with the operation of
your vehicle’s anti-lock brakes and
other systems.
Modif ying your steering wheel or
any other part of your vehicle’s
safety features can make the
systems inef f ective.
If you plan to modif y your vehicle,
consult your dealer. : If equipped
A ccessories and Modif ications
Modif ying Your Vehicle
Bef ore Driving
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