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uu Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel u Turn Signals
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Controls
Turn Signals
The turn signals can be used when the ignition
switch is in ON
(w
.
Light Switches
Rotating the light switch turns the lights on
and off, regardless of the position of the
ignition switch.
■High beams
Push the lever forward until you hear a click.
■Low beams
When in high beams, pull the lever back to
re

turn to low beams.
■Flashing the high beams
Pull the lever back, and release it.
Right Turn
Left Turn
■Manual Operation1 Light Switches
If you remove the key from the ignition switch while
the lights are on, a chime sounds when the driver’s
door is opened.
Do not leave the lights on when the engine is off
because it will cause the battery to discharge.
High Beams
Flashing the high
beams
Low Beams
Turns on parking, side marker,
tail, and rear license plate lights
Turns on headlights, parking, side
marker, tail, and rear license plate
lights

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uu Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel u Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror * Button
Controls
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror * Button
Press the rear defogger and heated door mirror button to defog the rear window
and mirrors when the ignition switch is in ON
(w
.
The rear defogger and heated door mirrors
automatically switch

off after 15 minutes.
1Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror * Button
NOTICE
When cleaning the inside of the rear window, be
careful not to damage the heating wires.
It is critical to wipe the window from side to side
along the defogger heating wires.
This system consumes a lot of power, so turn it off
when the window has been defogged.
Also, do not use the system for a long period when
the engine is idling. This may weaken the battery,
making it difficult to start the engine.
* Not available on all models

uu Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items u Interior Convenience Items
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Controls
The accessory power sockets can be used wh en the ignition switch is in ACCESSORY
(q
or ON (w
.
■Accessory power socket (instrument
panel)
Open the cover to use it.
■Accessory power socket (console
compartment)
Open the console lid and the cover to use it.
■Accessory Power Sockets1 Accessory Power Sockets
NOTICE
Do not insert an automotive type cigarette lighter
element.
This can overheat the power socket.
The accessory power socket is designed to supply
power for 12 volt DC access ories that are rated 120
watts or less (10 amps).
To prevent battery drain, only use the power socket
with the engine running.
When each socket is bei ng used simultaneously, the
combined power rating of the accessories should not
exceed 120 watts (10 amps).

uu Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items u Interior Convenience Items
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Controls
The ignition switch must be in ON (w
to use
the seat heaters. The HI setting heats the seats
faster than the LO setting.
There is no heater in the passenger's seat-
bac
k due to the side airbag cutoff system.
The appropriate indicator will be on while the
seat
heater is on. Each time you press the
switch, the mode changes to HI, LO and OFF.
■Seat Heaters *1Seat Heaters *
Do not use the seat heaters even in LO when the
engine is off. Under such conditions, the battery may
be weakened, making the engine difficult to start.
In the LO setting, the heater runs continuously and
does not automatically turn off.
3 WARNING
Heat induced burns are possible when
using seat heaters.
Persons with a diminished ability to sense
temperature (e.g., persons with diabetes,
lower-limb nerve damage, or paralysis) or
with sensitive skin should not use seat
heaters.
* Not available on all models

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uu Audio System u Audio System Theft Protection *
Features
Audio System Theft Protection *
The audio system is disabled when it is di sconnected from the power source, such as
when the battery is disconnected or goes dead. In certain conditions, the system
may display “enter code”. If this occurs, reactivate the audio system.
■Reactivate the audio system
1. Turn the
ignition switch to ON (w
.
2. Turn on
the audio system.
3.Press and hold
the audio system power button for more than two seconds.
u The audio
system is reac tivated when the audio co ntrol unit establishes a
connection with the vehicle control unit. If the control unit fails to recognize
the audio unit, you must go to a dealer and have the audio unit checked.
* Not available on all models

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uu Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® u Using HFL
Features
The display shows call status and phone
information.
■HFL Status Display1Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®
Bluetooth ® Wireless Technology
The Bluetooth ® word mark and logos are registered
trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and any
use of such marks by Honda Motors Co., Ltd., is
under license. Other tradem arks and trade names are
those of their respective owners.
HFL Limitations
An incoming call on HFL will interrupt the audio
system when it is playing. It will resume when the call
is ended.
Signal Strength
HFL Mode
Battery Level
Status
Roam Status
Call Name
Bluetooth IndicatorComes on when your
phone is connected to
HFL.
1HFL Status Display
The information that appe ars on the display varies
between phone models.
You can change the system language to English,
French, or Spanish. 2 Customized Features P. 90

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uu Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® u HFL Menus
Features
■To pair a cell phone (when there is no phone paired to the system)
1.Press the PHONE b
utton or the button.
2. Ro
tate to select Yes, then press .
3. Make
sure your phone is in search or
discoverable mode, then press .
u HFL automatica
lly searches for a
Bluetooth device.



4. Wh
en your phone appears on the list, select
it by pressing .
u I
f your phone doesn’t appear, select
Phone Not Found? and search for
Bluetooth devices using your phone.
From your phone, select
HandsFreeLink .


5. HFL
gives you a four-digit pairing code to
input on your phone.
When your phone prompts you, input the
four-di

git pairing code.
6. You wil
l receive a notification on the screen
if pairing is successful.
■Phone Setup1Phone Setup
Your Bluetooth -compatible phone must be paired to
HFL before you can make and receive hands-free
calls.
Phone Pairing Tips:
•You cannot pair your phone while the vehicle is
moving.
•Up to six phones can be paired.
•Your phone's battery may dr ain faster when it is
paired to HFL.
•If your phone is not ready for pairing or not found
by the system within three minutes, the system will
time out and returns to idle.

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Features
The display shows call status and phone
information.
■HFL Status Display1Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®
Bluetooth ® Wireless Technology
The Bluetooth ® word mark and logos are registered
trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and any
use of such marks by Honda Motors Co., Ltd., is
under license. Other tradem arks and trade names are
those of their respective owners.
HFL Limitations
An incoming call on HFL will interrupt the audio
system when it is playing. It will resume when the call
is ended.
Signal Strength
HFL Mode Battery Level Status
Roam Status
Call Name
Bluetooth IndicatorComes on when your
phone is connected to HFL.
1 HFL Status Display
The information that appe ars on the display varies
between phone models.
You can change the system language to English,
French, or Spanish.
2 Customized Features P. 90