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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 .62
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Instrument Panel .63
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Instrument Panel Indicators . 65
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Gauges .77
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Multi-Inf ormation Display . 83
Controls Near the Steering .........................................
Wheel .134 Windshield Wipers and
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Washers .135
Rear Window Wiper and ...................................
Washer .136
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Turn Signal and Headlights . 136
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Fog Lights .139
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 140
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Hazard Warning Button . 142
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Rear Window Def ogger . 142
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Steering Wheel Adjustments . 143
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Keys and Locks .144
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Immobilizer System .145
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Ignition Switch .147
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Remote Transmitter .148
Opening or Closing the Power .........................
Sliding Doors .151
Opening or Closing the Power ..................................
Tailgate .151
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Door Locks .155
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Power Door Locks . 155
Auto Door Locking/ ..............................
Unlocking .156
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Childproof Door Locks . 162
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Tailgate .162
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Power Tailgate .163
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Sliding Doors .167 ...............................................
Seats .175
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Seat Heaters .189
Driving Position Memory ........................................
System .190
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Power Windows .192
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Moonroof .195
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Mirrors .197
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Parking Brake .199
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Interior Convenience Items . 201
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Removable Center Console . 202
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Flip-up Trash Bag Ring . 203
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Beverage Holders .203
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Integrated Sunshades . 205
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Sunglasses Holder .206
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Conversation Mirror . 207
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Sun Visor .207
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Vanity Mirror .208
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Coat Hooks .208
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Glove Box .208
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Center Pocket .209
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C ool Box
.209
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Coin Box .211
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Accessory Power Sockets . 211
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AC Power Outlet .212
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Interior Lights .213
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The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Dif f erences f or the Canadian models are noted in the text.
: If equipped
Instrument Panel
Instruments and Controls
LX, EX, EX-L models
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LOW TIRE PRESSURE INDICATOR
LIGHTS ON INDICATORDAYTIME RUNNING
LIGHTS (DRL)
INDICATOR
SEAT BELT
REMINDER
INDICATOR
LOW FUEL
INDICATOR
STARTER SYSTEM INDICATOR
CRUISE MAIN INDICATOR
CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM
INDICATOR VSA OFF INDICATOR VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA)
SYSTEM INDICATOR MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP FUEL ECONOMY INDICATOR
MAINTENANCE MINDER INDICATOR
SIDE AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR
HIGH BEAM INDICATOR
PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE
SYSTEM INDICATOR
TIRE PRESSURE
MONITORING
SYSTEM (TPMS)
INDICATOR
CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR
LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR
DOOR and TAILGATE OPEN INDICATOR SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR
PARKING SENSOR INDICATORS
POWER SLIDING DOOR INDICATOR POWER TAILGATE INDICATOR (P.71)
(P.75)
(P.69)
(P.69)
(P.69)
(P.72) (P.66)
(P.66)
(P.74) (P.75)
(P.487)
(P.75)
(P.66)
(P.76) (P.73)
(P.76)
(P.70)
(P. 75)
(P.75)
(P.73)
(P. 73)
(P.65) (P. 74)
(P.68)
(P.67)
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
SYSTEM (SRS) INDICATOR
(P.
67)
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) INDICATOR (P.68)
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FUEL ECONOMY INDICATOR SYSTEM MESSAGE INDICATOR
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR SIDE AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP
VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA)
SYSTEM INDICATOR
VSA OFF INDICATOR
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM
INDICATOR
CHARGING SYSTEM
INDICATOR
LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR
PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATORSEAT BELT REMINDER INDICATOR
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
SYSTEM INDICATOR
LOW FUEL
INDICATOR
HIGH BEAM INDICATOR SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR
CRUISE MAIN INDICATOR
CRUISE CONTROL INDICATORLIGHTS ON INDICATOR
FOG LIGHT
INDICATOR
BLIND SPOT INFORMATION SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.73)
(P.75)
(P.66)
(P.69) (P.69)
(P.69)
(P.66) (P.66)(P.70)
(P.68) (P.
76)
(P. 76)
(P.75) (P.75)
(P.73)
(P. 73)
(P. 74)
(P. 65)
(P. 67)
(P. 68)
(P.67)
LOW TIRE PRESSURE/TPMS INDICATOR (P.71)
DOOR and TAILGATE OPEN INDICATOR (P.75)
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If this indicator comes on when the
ignition switch is turned to the ON
(II) position and the parking brake is
released, it means there is a problem
in the high beam headlight’s circuit.
Have your vehicle checked by your
dealer.
This indicator reminds you that the
exterior lights are on. It comes on
when the light switch is in either the
or position. If you turn the
ignition switch to the ACCESSORY
(I) or the LOCK (0) position without
turning of f the light switch, this
indicator will remain on. A reminder
chime will also sound when you open
the driver’s door without the key in
the ignition switch. If you see a ‘‘CHECK DRL
SYSTEM’’ message on the multi-
inf ormation display, there is a
problem in the high beam headlight’s
circuit. Take your vehicle to a dealer
to have it checked (see page ).This indicator comes on with the
high beam headlights. For more
inf ormation, see page .
This indicator comes on when you
turn on the fog lights. See page
f or inf ormation on f og light
operation.
This indicator also comes on when
the light switch is in AUTO and the
lights turn on automatically. 92137
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On all models except LX On Touring models
On Touring models
Instrument Panel Indicators
Lights On Indicator
Daytime Running Lights
IndicatorHigh Beam Indicator
Fog L ight Indicator
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Turn the f og lights on and of f by
turning the switch next to the
headlight switch.When the multi-information display
shows a ‘‘DRL OFF’’ message, the
daytime running lights are of f .
Follow the procedure in the lef t
column to turn them on. If you see a ‘‘CHECK DRL
SYSTEM’’ message on the multi-
inf ormation display, there is a
problem with the daytime running
light system. Take your vehicle to a
dealer to have it checked. With the headlight switch off, the
daytime running lights come on
when you turn the ignition switch to
the ON (II) position and release the
parkingbrake.Theyremainonuntil
you turn the ignition switch of f , even
if you set the parking brake.
When the headlights are on, the
daytime running lights are of f .
You can use the f og lights only when
the headlights are on low beam.
With the light switch in the AUTO
position, you can also use the f og
lights when the headlights turn on
automatically. They will go of f when
the headlights turn of f , or the
daytime running lights are on.On Touring models
On Touring modelsFog L ightsDaytime Running L ights
Headlights
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Resting your f oot on the brake pedal
causes cruise control to cancel.
You can increase the set speed in
any of these ways:
Press and hold the RES/ACCEL
button. When you reach the
desired speed, release the button. You can decrease the set speed in
any of these ways:
Even with cruise control turned on,
you can still use the accelerator
pedal to speed up f or passing. Af ter
completing the pass, take your foot
of f the accelerator pedal. The vehicle
will return to the set speed.
Push on the accelerator pedal.
Accelerate to the desired cruising
speed, then press the SET/
DECEL button.
To increase the speed in very
small amounts, tap the RES/
ACCEL button. Each time you do
this, your vehicle will speed up
about 1 mph (1.6 km/h). Tap the brake pedal lightly with
your f oot. The CRUISE
CONTROL indicator on the
instrument panel will go out.
When the vehicle slows to the
desired speed, press the SET/
DECEL button. To slow down in very small
amounts, tap the SET/DECEL
button. Each time you do this,
your vehicle will slow down about
1 mph (1.6 km/h). Press and hold the SET/DECEL
button. Release the button when
you reach the desired speed. If you need to decrease your
speed quickly, use the brakes as you
normally would.
Changing the Set Speed
Cruise Control
Features
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NOTE:
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Holding the grip, pull the support
rod out of its clip. Insert the end
into the designated hole in the
hood.
To close the hood, lif t it up slightly to
remove the support rod f rom the
hole. Put the support rod back into
its holding clip. Lower the hood to
about a f oot (30 cm) above the
f ender, then let it drop. Make sure it
is securely latched.
Put your f ingers under the f ront
edge of the hood near the center.
Slide your hand to the lef t until
you f eel the hood latch handle.
Slide this handle to the right to
release the hood. Lif t up the hood.
If the hood latch handle moves stif f ly,
or you can open the hood without
lif ting the handle, the mechanism
should be cleaned and lubricated.
Park the vehicle, and set the
parking brake. Pull the hood
release handle located under the
lower lef t corner of the dashboard.
The hood will pop up slightly.
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3.
2.
Service Station ProceduresOpening and Closing the Hood544
SUPPORT ROD
LATCH CLIP
GRIP
Pull
HOOD RELEASE HANDLE
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Your dealer has Honda accessories
that allow you to personalize your
vehicle. These accessories have
been designed and approved f or your
vehicle, and are covered by warranty.Bef ore installing any accessory:
Make sure the accessory does not
obscure any lights, or interf ere
with proper vehicle operation or
perf ormance.
Modif ying your vehicle, or installing
some non-Honda accessories, can
make it unsaf e. Bef ore you make any
modif ications or add any accessories,
be sure to read the f ollowing
inf ormation.
Be sure electronic accessories do
not overload electrical circuits
(see page ) or interf ere with
the proper operation of your
vehicle.
Although non-Honda accessories
may f it on your vehicle, they may not
meet f actory specif ications, and
could adversely af f ect your vehicle’s
handling, stability, and reliability. Bef ore installing any electronic
accessory, have the installer
contact your dealer for assistance.
If possible, have your dealer
inspect the f inal installation.
Do not install accessories on the
side pillars or across the rear
windows. Accessories installed in
theseareasmayinterferewith
proper operation of the side
curtain airbags.
When properly installed, cellular
phones, alarms, two-way radios, and
low-powered audio systems should
not interf ere with your vehicle’s
computer controlled systems, such
as your airbags, anti-lock brakes, and
tire pressure monitoring system. 673
A ccessories
A ccessories and Modif ications
Bef ore Driving
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Improper accessories or
modifications can affect your
vehicle’s handling, stability, and
performance, and cause a
crash in which you can be hurt
or killed.
Follow all instructions in this
owner’s manual regarding
accessories and modifications.
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