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Push down on the
lever to signal a lef t turn and up to
signal a right turn. To signal a lane
change, push lightly on the lever,
and hold it. The lever will return to
center when you release it or
complete a turn.
Turning the
switch to the ‘‘ ’’ position turns
on the parking lights, taillights,
instrument panel lights, side-marker
lights, and rear license plate lights.
Turning the switch to the ‘‘ ’’
position turns on the headlights. If
you leave the lights on with the key
removed f rom the ignition switch,
you will hear a reminder buzzer
when you open the driver’s door.
Turn Signal
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Parking and indicator lights
Headlights on
High beams
Flashhighbeams Push the lever
f orward until you hear a click. The
high beam indicator will come on
(see page ). Pull the lever back to
return to the low beams.
To f lash the high beams, pull the
lever back lightly, then release it.
The high beams will stay on as long
as you hold the lever back.
With the headlight switch off, the
high beam headlights and the high
beam indicator come on with
reduced brightness when you turn
the ignition switch to the ON (II)
position and release the parking
brake. They remain on until you turn
the ignition switch of f , even if you
set the parking brake.
The headlights revert to normal
operation when you turn them on
with the switch.
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Turn Signal
Headlights On High Beams
Daytime Running L ights
Turn Signals and Headlights
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The buttons in the lower left corner
of the instrument panel adjust the
brightness of the display in f ive steps.
Push the or button five times
to see the f ull range. To reduce glare at night, the
instrument panel illumination dims
when you turn the light switch to the
or position.
Push the red button next to the
parking brake to turn on the hazard
warning lights (f our-way f lashers).
This causes all f our outside turn
signals and both indicators in the
instrument panel to f lash. Use the
hazard warning lights if you need to
park in a dangerous area near heavy
traffic, or if your vehicle is disabled.
Adjust the brightness to the desired
level with the headlight switch of f ,
and also with the headlight switch on.
Both settings will remain at those
levels until you change them.
With the headlight switch on, you
can switch the display to f ull daytime
brightness by pushing and holding
the button. Push the button to
return the display to the original
brightness.
Instrument Panel Brightness Hazard Warning Button
Instrument Panel Brightness, Hazard Warning Button
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The valet key works only in the
ignition and the door locks. You can
keep the trunk and the lower console
compartment 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 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.
Donotdropthekeysorsetheavy
objects on them.
Keep the keys away f rom liquids.
If they get wet, dry them
immediately with a sof t cloth.
The keys do not contain batteries.
Do not try to take them apart.
The master key fits all the locks on
your vehicle.
Keys and Locks
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VALET KEY
(GREY)
KEY
NUMBER
TAG
MASTER KEYS
(BLACK)
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The ignition switch has three
positions: LOCK (0), ACCESSORY
(I), and ON (II). 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.
The engine can be started with the
key in this position by pressing the
engine START button (see page
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You will hear a reminder beeper if
you leave the key in the ignition
switch in the LOCK (0) or the
ACCESSORY (I) position and open
thedriver’sdoor.Removethekeyto
turn of f the beeper.
You can insert or
remove the key only in this position.
To turn the key, push it in slightly.
If the f ront wheels are turned, the
anti-theft lock may make it difficult
to turn the key. Firmly turn the
steering wheel to the lef t or right as
you turn the key. You can
operate the audio system and the
accessory power socket in this
position.
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ON (II)
LOCK (0) 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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Press this button once
to unlock the driver’s door. Push it
twice to also unlock the passenger’s
door. Press this button once to
lock both doors. Some exterior lights
will f lash. When you push LOCK
twice within 5 seconds, you will hear
a beep to verify that the doors are
locked.
The interior light (if the interior light switch is in the center position) will
come on when you press the
UNLOCK button. If you do not open
either door within 30 seconds, the
light goes out. If you relock the
doors with the remote transmitter
bef ore 30 seconds have elapsed, the
light will go of f immediately.
If you do not open either door within
30 seconds, the doors automatically
relock.
You cannot lock or unlock the doors
with the remote transmitter if either
door is not f ully closed or the key is
in the ignition switch.
Pressthisbuttonfor
about 1 second to open the trunk.
You cannot open the trunk if the key
is in the ignition switch.
Pressthisbuttonfor
about 1 second to attract attention;
thehornwillsoundandtheexterior lights will f lash f or about 30 seconds.
To cancel panic mode, press any
other button on the remote
transmitter, or turn the ignition
switch to the ON (II) position.
Do not immerse the transmitter in
any liquid.
Protect the transmitter from
extreme temperature.
Avoid dropping or throwing the
transmitter.
If you lose a transmitter, the
replacement needs to be
reprogrammed by your dealer.
UNL OCK
LOCK
TRUNK
PA NIC
Remote Transmitter
Remote Transmitter Care
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LED
UNLOCK
BUTTONTRUNK
RELEASE
BUTTON
PANIC
BUTTON
LOCK
BUTTON
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The master control panel also con-
tains these extra features:
To open the driver’s
window f ully, push the window
switch f irmly down to the second
detent, and release it. The window
automatically goes all the way down.
To stop the window, pull back on the
window switch briefly.
To open the driver’s window only
partially, push the window switch
down lightly and hold it. The window
will stop as soon as you release the
switch.
The AUTO f unction only works to
lower the driver’s window. To raise
the window, you must pull back on
the window switch and hold it until
the window reaches the desired
position. If the MAIN switch is OFF, the
passenger’s window cannot be raised
or lowered. Keep the MAIN switch
of f when you have a child in the
vehicle so the child does not get
injured by operating the window
unintentionally.
AUTO
Power Windows
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Bef ore operating the convertible top,
make sure the vehicle is parked on
level ground, the rear def ogger is of f ,
and there is enough clearance above
the top.Apply the parking brake. The
convertible top will not operate
unless the parking brake is f ully
engaged.
Thereisalatchoneachside.Push
in the tabs, and pull the locking
levers down.
Turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position.
It is advisable to raise the top
whenever you park the vehicle. This
helps to protect the vehicle f rom
unexpected weather changes, and
f rom thef t of your valuables.
The convertible top on your vehicle
lowers and raises electrically.
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Except CR modelsLowering the Convertible Top
Convertible Top
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LATCH TAB
LOCKING LEVER
Park your vehicle in the shade
whenever possible. Extended
exposure to sunlight can cause the
convertible top to deteriorate.
Do not operate the convertible top if
the vehicle is on a jack, a hoist, or on
jack stands.
Never drive the vehicle with the
convertible top half open.
Do not operate the top if it is wet,
dirty, or covered with ice or snow.
Do not operate the convertible top in
f reezing weather. Y ou can damage
the material and the mechanism.
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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.Turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position.
Move the selector switch to L
(driver’s side) or R (passenger’s
side).
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 the
adjustment switch of f to keep your
settings.
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Mirrors
Adjusting the Power Mirrors
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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TAB
SELECTOR SWITCH
ADJUSTMENT SWITCH
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