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The alarm also activates if a
passenger inside the locked vehicle
turns the ignition switch on.Do not attempt to alter this system
or add other devices to it.
Once the security system is sets,
opening any door, the hatch, or the
hood without using the key or the
remote transmitter, will cause the
alarm to activate. It also activates if
the audio unit is removed f rom the
dashboard or the wiring is cut.
The security system helps to protect
your vehicle and valuables f rom thef t.
The horn sounds and a combination
of headlights, parking lights, side
marker lights and taillights f lashes if
someone attempts to break into your
vehicle or remove the audio unit.
This alarm continues for two
minutes, then the system resets. To
deactivate the system before the two
minutes have elapsed, unlock the
driver’s door with the key or the
remote transmitter.
The security system sets
automatically 15 seconds after you
lock the doors, hood, and the hatch.
For the system to activate, you must
lock the doors and the hatch f rom
the outside with the key, or use
driver’s lock tab, door lock master
switch, or remote transmitter. The
security system indicator on the
instrument panel starts blinking
immediately to show you the system
is setting itself .
To see if the system is set
af ter you exit the vehicle, press the
LOCK button on the remote
transmitter within five seconds. If
the system is set, the horn will beep
once.
The security system does not set if
the hood, hatch, or any door is not
f ully closed. If the system will not set,
check the door and hatch open
indicator on the instrument panel
and multi-inf ormation display (see
page ) to see if the doors and
hatch are f ully closed. Since it is not
part of the monitor display, manually
check the hood.
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On LX and EX models
Security System
Features
223
NOTE:
SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR
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Push the CRUISE button on the
steering wheel. The CRUISE
MAIN indicator on the instrument
panel comes on.
Accelerate to the desired cruising
speedabove25mph(40km/h).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 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.
Cruise control may not hold the set
speed when you are going up and
down hills. If your vehicle speed
increases going down a hill, use the
brakes to slow down. This will cancel
thecruisecontrol.Toresumetheset
speed, press the RES/ACCEL button.
The CRUISE CONTROL indicator
on the instrument panel will come
back on.
1. 2. 3.
On LX and EX modelsUsing the Cruise Control
Cruise Control
224 CANCEL
BUTTON
CRUISE BUTTON
RES/ACCEL
BUTTON
SET/DECEL
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:Push the CANCEL button on the
steering wheel.
Push the CRUISE button on the
steering wheel.
Tap the brake pedal.
Pressing the CRUISE button turns
the system off and erases the
previous cruising speed.
When you push the CANCEL button,
or tap the brake 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.
Tapping either of the paddle shif ters
shif ts the speed up or down, but does
not cancel the cruise control. For
more information on driving with
paddle shif ters, see page .
278
EX models onlyCanceling Cruise Control Resuming the Set Speed
Cruise Control
226CRUISE BUTTON
CANCEL
BUTTON
RES/ACCEL
BUTTON
SET/DECEL
BUTTON
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µµ Press and
release to give a command or answer
a call.
Press and
release to end a call, go back to the
previous command, or cancel the
command.
To use HFL, you need a Bluetooth-
compatible cell phone. For a list of
compatible phones, pairing
procedures, and special f eature
capabilities:
In the U.S., visit
or call (888) 528-7876.
In Canada, visit
or call (888) 528-7876.
HandsFreeLink(HFL)
allows you to place and receive
phone calls using voice commands,
without handling your cell phone.
handsf reelink.honda.
com
www.handsfreelink.ca,
Bluetooth
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Using HFL
HFL Talk button
HFL Back button
HFL Buttons
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Features
227
HFL TALK
BUTTON
HFL BACK BUTTON
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Try to reduce all background
noise. If the microphone picks up
voices other than yours,
commands may be misinterpreted. Many commands can be spoken
together. For example, you can
say ‘‘Call 123-456- ’’ or
‘‘Dial Peter.’’
Press and release the HFL Talk
button each time you want to
make a command. Af ter the beep,
speak in a clear, natural tone.
Airorwindnoisefromthe
dashboard and side vents and all
windows may interfere with the
microphone. Adjust or close them
as necessary. To change the volume level of
HFL, use the audio system volume
knob or the steering wheel volume
controls.
Voice Cont rol T ips
BluetoothHandsFreeL ink(Models without navigation syst em)
228MICROPHONE
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To hear general HFL inf ormation,
including help on pairing a phone
or setting up the system, say
‘‘Tutorial.’’
For help at any time, including a
list of available commands, say
‘‘Hands f ree help.’’As an incoming call notif ication, you
will see the f ollowing display:
The Bluetooth icon will also
appear on the display when a phone
is linked. Some phones may send battery,
signal strength, and roaming status
inf ormation to HFL.
Help Feat ures Inf ormat ion Display
BluetoothHandsFreeL ink(Models without navigation syst em)
Features
229
ROAM STATUS
HFL
MODE
PHONE DIALING
SIGNAL STRENGTH BA
TTERY
LEVEL STATUS
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How to Use HFL
BluetoothHandsFreeL ink(Models without navigation syst em)
230‘‘Phone Setup’’
‘‘Call’’ or ‘‘Dial’’
‘‘Pair’’
‘‘Edit’’
‘‘Delete’’
‘‘Jim Smith’’
‘‘Set Pairing
Code’’
The ignition switch must be in the ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position.
‘‘List’’‘‘Status’’
‘‘Next Phone’’
‘‘123-555- ’’
Press HFL
Talk button
Press and release the HFL Talk button each time you give a command. Edit the name of a paired phone
Delete a paired phone from the system
Hear a list of all phones paired to the system
Hear which paired phone is currently linked to the system
Search for another previously paired phone to link to
Set the pairing code to a ‘‘Fixed’’ or ‘‘Random’’ number
Pair a phone to the system
Enter desired phone number
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Features
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‘‘Redial’’
‘‘Transfer’’
‘‘Mute’’
‘‘Send’’
‘‘Phonebook’’ ‘‘Store’’
‘‘Edit’’
‘‘Delete’’
‘‘Receive Contact’’
‘‘List’’
Press HFL
Talk button
Press and release the HFL Talk button each time you give a command. Redial the last number called
Send numbers or names during a call
If your phone supports this function, use this to transfer contacts from
your phone to HFL
Transfer a call from HFL to your phone, or from your phone to HFL
Mute your voice to the person at the other end of the call
Store a phonebook entry
Edit the number of an existing phonebook entry
Delete a phonebook entry
Hear a list of all stored phonebook entries(See page 237)
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