HONDA Insight 2000 Owner's Manual

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2000 Insight Online Reference Owner's Manual

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Owner's Identification Form

Introduction ......................................................................................................................................... i

A Few Words About Safety.................................................................................................................ii

Your Car at a Glance.........................................................................................................2

Driver and Passenger Safety ..............................................................................................................5

Proper use and care of your vehicle's seat belts, and Supplemental Restraint System.

Instruments and Controls.................................................................................................................43

Instrument panel indicator and gauge, and how to use dashboard and steering column controls.

Comfort and Convenience Features ............................................................................................. 81

How to operate the climate control system, the audio system, and other convenience features.

Before Driving..................................................................................................................................117

What gasoline to use, how to break-in your new vehicle, and how to load luggage and other cargo.

Driving ..............................................................................................................................................131

The proper way to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park, plus towing a trailer.

Maintenance.....................................................................................................................................145

The Maintenance Schedule shows you when you need to take your vehicle to the dealer.

Appearance Care..............................................................................................................................197

Tips on cleaning and protecting your vehicle. Things to look for if your vehicle ever needs body repairs.

Taking Care of the Unexpected......................................................................................................205

This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, and how to handle them.

Technical Information.....................................................................................................................231

ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information.

Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada)................................................................243

A summary of the warranties covering your new Acura, and how to contact us.

Authorized Manuals (U.S. only)......................................................................................................249

How to order manuals and other technical literature.

Index...................................................................................................................................................... I

Service Information Summary

A summary of information you need when you pull up to the fuel pump.

Contents

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Owner's Identification

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OWNER

ADDRESS

CITY

V. I. N.

DELIVERY DATE

DEALER NAME

ADDRESS

CITY

OWNER'S

SIGNATURE

DEALER'S SIGNATURE

STREET

STATE/PROVINCE

(Date sold to original retail purchaser)

DEALER NO.

STREET

STATE/PROVINCE

ZIP CODE /

POSTAL CODE

ZIP

CODE/

POSTAL CODE

This Owner's Manual should be considered

a permanent part of the car, and should remain with the car when it i

s sold.

The information and specifications included

in this publication were in affect at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd. reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change specifications or design at any time without notice and

with out incurring any obligation whatsoever.

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Introduction

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Congratulations ! Your selection of a 2000 Honda Insight was a wise investment. It will give you years of driving pleasure.

One of the best ways to enhance the enjoyment of your new Honda is to read this manual. In it, you will learn how to operate its driving controls and convenience items. Afterwards, keep this owner's manual in your car so you can refer to it at any time.

Several warranties protect your new Honda. Read the warranty booklet thoroughly so you understand the coverages and are aware of your rights and responsibilities.

Maintaining your car according to the schedules given in this manual helps to keep your driving trouble-free while it preserves your investment. When your car needs maintenance, keep in mind that your Honda dealer's staff is specially trained in servicing the many systems unique to your Honda. Your Honda dealer is dedicated to your satisfaction and will be pleased to answer any questions and concerns.

As you read this manual, you will find information that is preceded by

NOTICE

symbol. This

information is intended to help you

avoid damage to your Honda, other

property, or the environment.

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A Few Words About Safety

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on the vehicle.

preceded by a safety alert symbol and one of three signal words: , , or . These signal words mean:

DANGER WARNING CAUTION

You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don’t follow instructions.

You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don’t follow instructions.

You CAN be HURT if you don’t follow

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Your safety, and the safety of others,

is very important. And operating this car safely is an important responsibility.

You will find this important safety information in a variety of forms,

including:

Safety Labels — on the car. Safety Messages — preceded by a safety alert symbol and one of

three signal words: DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION.

To help you make informed

These signal words mean:

decisions about safety, we have provided operating procedures and other information on labels and in this manual. This information alerts you to potential hazards that could hurt you or others.

Of course, it is not practical or possible to warn you about all the hazards associated with operating or maintaining your car. You must use your own good judgement.

Safety Headings — such as Important Safety Reminders or Important

Safety Precautions.

Safety Section — such as Driver and Passenger Safety. Instructions — how to use this car correctly and safely.

This entire book is filled with important safety information — please read it

carefully.

You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don't follow instructions.

You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY

HURT if you don't follow instructions.

You CAN be HURT if you don't follow

instructions.

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Your Car at a Glance

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FCD SELECT BUTTON (P.52)

DOOR LOCK (P.69)

FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE (P.119)

POWER WINDOW SWITCHES (P.75)

HOOD RELEASE HANDLE (P.120)

HEATING/COOLING CONTROLS (P.82, 89)

AUDIO SYSTEM (P.96) DIGITAL CLOCK

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POWER WINDOW SWITCHES (P.75)

HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS (P.59, 61)

MIRROR CONTROLS (P.76)

HORN

WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS

(P.61)

HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS (P.63)

REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER (P.63)

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Driver and Passenger Safety

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This section gives you important

information about how to protect yourself and your passenger. It

shows you how to use seat belts properly. It explains your Supple-

mental Restraint System. And it tells you how to properly restrain children

in your car.

Important Safety Precautions.......... 6

Your Car's Safety Features.............. 7

Seat Belts........................................ 8

Airbags............................................ 9

Seats & Seat-Backs...................... 10

Head Restraints........................... 10

Door Locks................................... 10

Pre-Drive Safety Checklist......... 11

Protecting Adults............................. 12

1. Close and Lock the Doors...... 12

2. Adjust the Front Seats............ 12

3. Adjust the Seat-Backs............. 13

4. Fasten and Position the Seat

Belts...................................... 15

5. Maintain a Proper Sitting

Position................................. 16

Advice for Pregnant Women...... 17

Additional Safety Precautions.... 18

Protecting Children......................... 19

All Children Must Be

Restrained................................ 19

Your Car is Not Recommended

for Child Passengers............... 20

The Passenger's Airbag Poses

Serious Risks to Children....... 20

Additional Safety Precaution...... 22

General Guidelines for Using

Child Seats................................ 22

Protecting Small Children.......... 26

Protecting Larger Children........ 29

Using Child Seats with

Tethers...................................... 33

Additional Information About Your

Seat Belts.................................. 34

Seat Belt System Components... 34

Lap/Shoulder Belt....................... 34

Seat Belt Maintenance................ 35

Additional Information About

Your SRS...................................36

SRS Components......................... 36

How Your Airbags Work............ 36

How the Automatic Seat Belt

Tensioners Work..................... 38

How the SRS Indicator Light

Works........................................ 38

SRS Service................................... 39

Additional Safety Precautions.... 39

Carbon Monoxide Hazard..............

Safety Labels....................................

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Important Safety Precautions

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You'll find many safety

recommendations throughout this section, and throughout this manual.

The recommendations on this page

are the ones we consider to be the most important.

Always Wear Your Seat Belt

A seat belt is your best protection in

all types of collisions. Airbags supplement seat belts, but airbags are designed to inflate only in a

moderate to severe frontal collision.

So even though your car is equipped

with airbags, make sure you and

your passenger always wear your

seat belts, and wear them properly.

(See page 15).

Your Car is Not Recommended for Child Passengers

Since all children are safest in the back seat of a car, and your car does not have a back seat, we recommend that you do not carry a child passenger. Due to the passenger's

airbag hazard, you should never carry an infant in a rear-facing child seat in this car. If a small child who

must be restrained in a forwardfacing child seat, or a larger child, must ride in this car, be sure to follow all instructions and safety warnings in this manual. (See pages

26 and 29.)

Be Aware of Airbag Hazards

While airbags can save lives, they

can cause serious or fatal injuries to

occupants who sit too close to them, or are not properly restrained. Infants, young children, and short adults are at the greatest risk. Be sure to follow all instructions and warnings in this manual. (See page

7 .)

Don't Drink and Drive

Alcohol and driving don't mix. Even

one drink can reduce your ability to respond to changing conditions, and

your reaction time gets worse with

every additional drink. So don't drink and drive, and don't let your friends

drink and drive, either.

Control Your Speed

Excessive speed is a major factor in

crash injuries and deaths. Generally,

the higher the speed the greater the

risk, but serious accidents can also occur at lower speeds. Never drive

faster than is safe for current

conditions, regardless of the maximum speed posted.

Keep Your Car in Safe Condition

Having a tire blowout or a mechanical failure can be extremely hazardous. To reduce the possibility of such problems, check your tire pressures and condition frequently, and perform all regularly scheduled maintenance. (See page 148 .)

Driver and Passenger Safety

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(1) Safety Cage

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(2) Crush Zones (3) Seats & Seat-Backs (4) Head Restraints (5) Collapsible Steering Column (6) Seat Belts (7) Seat Belt Tensioners (8) Airbags (9) Door Locks

Your Car's Safety Features

Your car is equipped with many features that work together to protect you and your passenger during a crash.

Some safety features do not require any action on your part. These include a strong aluminum framework that forms a safety cage around the passenger compartment; front and rear crush zones that are

designed to crumple and absorb

energy during a crash; a collapsible

steering column; and seat belt tensioners that automatically tighten the seat belts in the event of a crash. These safety features are designed to reduce the severity of injuries in a crash. However, you and your passenger can't take full advantage

of these safety features unless you remain sitting in a proper position and always wear your seat belts properly. In fact, some safety features can contribute to injuries if they are not used properly.

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Seat Belts

For your safety, and the safety of your passenger, your car is equipped with seat belts in both seating positions.

Your seat belt system also

includes a light on the instrument panel to remind you and your passenger to fasten your seat belts.

Why Wear Seat Belts

Seat belts have proven to be the

single most effective safety device.

Not wearing a seat belt properly increases the chance of serious injury or death in a crash, even though your car has airbags.

In addition, most states and all

Canadian provinces require you to

wear seat belts.

Not wearing a seat belt properly increases the chance of serious injury or death in a crash, even if you have airbags.

Be sure you and your passenger always wear seat belts and wear them properly.

When properly worn, seat belts:

Keep you connected to the vehicle so you can take advantage of the car's built-in safety features.

Help protect you in almost every type of crash, including side and rear impacts and rollovers. (Your airbag can only be helpful in a moderate to severe frontal

collision.)

Help keep you from being thrown against the inside of the vehicle and against other occupants.

Keep you from being thrown out of the vehicle.

Help keep you in a good position

should the airbags ever deploy. A good position reduces the risk of injury from an inflating airbag, and allows you to get the best advantage from the airbag.

Of course, seat belts cannot completely protect you in every crash. But in most cases, seat belts can reduce your risk of serious injury.

What you should do: Always wear your seat belt, and make sure you wear it properly.

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Airbags

Your car has a Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) with frontal airbags to help protect the driver and a passenger.

instrument panel to alert you to a possible problem with the system.

This system also includes

an indicator light on the

The most important things you need to know about your airbags are:

Airbags do not replace seat belts.

The seat belts are the occupants' primary protection in all types of

collisions. Airbags supplement seat belts by providing extra

protection for occupants' heads

and chests.

Airbags offer no protection in side

impacts, rear impacts, rollovers,

or minor collisions. Airbags are

designed to deploy only during a

moderate to severe frontal

collision.

Airbags can pose serious hazards.

To do their job, airbags must inflate with tremendous force and speed. So while airbags save lives, they can cause serious injuries to adults and larger children who are not wearing seat belts, are not wearing them properly, are sitting too close to the airbag, or are not sitting in a proper position. Infants and small children are at an even greater risk of injury or death.

What you should do: Always wear your seat belt properly, and sit upright and as far back as possible from the steering wheel or dashboard.

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Seats & Seat-Backs

Your car's seats are designed to keep you in a comfortable, upright

position so you can take full advantage of the protection offered

by seat belts and the energy

absorbing materials in the seats.

How you adjust your seats and seat-

backs can also affect your safety. For

example, sitting too close to the

steering wheel or dashboard increases the risk of you or your passenger being injured by striking the inside of the car, or by an inflating airbag.

Reclining a seat-back too far reduces the seat belt's effectiveness and increases the chance that the seat's occupant will slide under the seat belt in a crash and be seriously injured.

What you should do: Move the seats as far back as possible, and keep adjustable seat-backs in an upright position whenever the car is moving.

Head Restraints

Head restraints can help protect you from whiplash and other injuries.

Door Locks

Keeping your doors locked reduces the chance of being thrown out of the car during a crash. It also helps prevent occupants from accidentally opening a door and falling out, and outsiders from unexpectedly opening

your doors.

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Pre-Drive Safety Checklist

To make sure you and your

passenger get the maximum

protection from your car's safety features, check the following each time before you drive away:

You and any adult passenger, or a larger child who has outgrown child seats, are wearing your seat belts and wearing them properly

(see page 15).

A small child riding in a forwardfacing child seat is properly

restrained (see page 26).

Occupants are sitting upright and as far back as possible from the steering wheel and dashboard

(see page 12 ).

Seat-backs are upright (see page

13).

Both doors are closed and locked

(see page 12 ).

All cargo is properly stored or

secured (see page 128).

The rest of this section gives more detailed information about how you can maximize your safety.

Remember, however, that no safety system can prevent all injuries or deaths that can occur in severe crashes, even when seat belts are properly worn and the airbags deploy.

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Protecting Adults

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Introduction

The following pages provide

instructions on how to properly

protect adult occupants.

These instructions also apply to a

child whom you have decided is

large enough and mature enough to

ride as a passenger. (See page 29 for important additional guidelines on

how to properly protect larger

children.)

1. Close and Lock the Doors

After everyone has entered the car,

be sure the doors are closed and locked.

Your car has a door monitor light on the instrument panel to indicate when a specific door is not tightly

closed.

For safety, locking the doors reduces

the chance that a passenger,

especially a child, will open a door

while the car is moving and

accidentally fall out. It also reduces

the chance of someone being thrown

out of the car during a crash.

For security, locked doors can prevent an outsider from unexpectedly opening a door when you come to a stop.

See page 69 for how to lock the doors.

2.Adjust the Front Seats

Any driver who sits too close to the

steering wheel is at risk of being seriously injured or killed by striking

the steering wheel, or from being

struck by an inflating airbag during a crash.

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To reduce the chance of injury, wear

your seat belt properly, sit upright

with your back against the seat, and

move the seat as far back as possible

from the steering wheel while still

maintaining full control of the car. Also make sure your passenger

moves the seat as far to the rear as

possible.

Sitting too close to an airbag can result in serious injury or death if the airbags inflate.

Always sit as far back from the airbags as possible.

Most shorter drivers can get far enough away from the steering wheel and still reach the pedals. However, if you are concerned about sitting too close, we recommend that

you investigate whether some type

of adaptive equipment may help.

Once your seat is adjusted correctly, rock it back and forth to make sure the seat is locked in position.

See page 74 for how to adjust the seats.

3.Adjust the Seat-Backs

Adjust the driver's seat-back to a comfortable, upright position, leaving ample space between your chest and the airbag cover in the center of the steering wheel. If you sit too close to the steering wheel, you could be injured if the airbag inflates.

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A passenger should also adjust the

seat-back to an upright position, but as far from the dashboard as possible. A passenger who sits too close to the dashboard could be injured if the airbag inflates.

Reclining a seat-back so that the

shoulder part of the belt no longer rests against the occupant's chest reduces the protective capability of

the belt. It also increases the chance

of sliding under the belt in a crash

and being seriously injured. The farther a seat-back is reclined, the greater the risk of injury.

Reclining the seat-back too far can result in serious injury or death in a crash.

Adjust the seat-back to an

upright position and sit well back in the seat.

See page 74 for how to adjust seat-

backs.

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4.Fasten and Position the Seat Belts

Insert the latch plate into the buckle, then tug on the belt to make sure the belt is securely latched. Also check that the belt is not twisted, because a twisted belt can cause serious injuries in a crash.

Position the lap part of the belt as low as possible across your hips, then pull up on the shoulder part of the belt so the lap part fits snugly. This lets your strong pelvic bones take the force of a crash and reduces the chance of internal injuries.

If necessary, pull up on the belt again to remove any slack from the shoulder part, then check that the belt rests across the center of your chest and over your shoulder. This

spreads the forces of a crash over the strongest bones in your upper body.

Improperly positioning the seat belts can cause serious injury or death in a crash.

Make sure all seat belts are properly positioned before driving.

Never place the shoulder portion of a lap/shoulder belt under your arm or

behind your back. This could cause

very serious injuries in a crash.

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If a seat belt does not seem to work

as it should, it may not protect the occupant in a crash. No one should

sit in a seat with an inoperative seat

belt. Anyone using a seat belt that is

not working properly can be

seriously injured or killed. Have your Honda dealer check the belt as soon as possible.

See page 34 for additional information about your seat belt

system and how to take care of your belts.

5.Maintain a Proper Sitting Position

After occupants have adjusted their

seats and put on seat belts, it is very important that they continue to sit upright, well back in their seats, with their feet on the floor, until the car is parked and the engine is off.

Sitting improperly can increase the chance of injury during a crash. For example, if an occupant slouches, lies down, turns sideways, sits forward, leans forward or sideways, or puts one or both feet up, the chance of injury during a crash is greatly increased.

In addition, an occupant who is out of position can be seriously or fatally injured by striking interior parts of the car, or by being struck by an inflating airbag.

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Sitting improperly or out of position can result in serious

injury or death in a crash.

Always sit upright, well back in the seat, with your feet on the floor.

Remember, to get the best

protection from your car's airbags

and other safety features, you must sit properly and wear your seat belt

properly.

Advice for Pregnant Women

Because protecting the mother is the best way to protect her unborn child,

a pregnant woman should always wear a seat belt whenever she drives

or rides in a vehicle.

Remember to keep the lap portion of the belt as low as possible across your hips.

Pregnant women should also sit upright and as far back as possible

from the steering wheel or

dashboard. This will reduce the risk of injuries to both the mother and her unborn child that can be caused by a crash or an inflating airbag.

Each time you have a check-up, ask your doctor if it's okay for you to drive.

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Additional Safety Precautions

Two people should never use the same seat belt. If they do, they

could be very seriously injured in a crash.

Do not put any accessories on seat belts. Devices intended to improve

occupant comfort or reposition the

shoulder part of a seat belt can

severely compromise the protective capability of the seat belt and increase the chance of

serious injury in a crash.

Do not place hard or sharp objects

between yourself and an airbag.

Carrying hard or sharp objects on your lap, or driving with a pipe or other sharp object in your mouth, can result in injuries if your airbags inflate.

Do not attach or place objects on the front airbag covers. Any object

attached to or placed on the covers marked "SRS AIRBAG" in the center of the steering wheel and on top of the dashboard could interfere with the proper operation

of the airbags. Or, if the airbags inflate, the objects could be propelled inside the car and hurt

someone.

Keep your hands and arms away from the airbag covers. If your

hands or arms are close to the

airbag covers in the center of the steering wheel and on top of the dashboard, they could be injured if

the airbags inflate.

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them. However, despite their best intentions, many parents and other adults may not know how to properly protect young passengers.

So if you have children, or if you ever need to drive with a grandchild or other children in your car, be sure to read this section.

Children who are unrestrained or improperly restrained can be seriously injured or killed in a crash.

Any child too small for a seat belt should be properly

restrained in a child seat. A

larger child should be properly

restrained with a seat belt.

Protecting Children

All Children Must Be Restrained

Each year, many children are injured or killed in vehicle crashes because they are either unrestrained or not properly restrained. In fact, vehicle accidents are the number one cause of death of children ages 12 and under.

To reduce the number of child

deaths and injuries, every state and Canadian province requires that infants and children be restrained whenever they ride in a vehicle.

Any child who is too small to wear a

seat belt should be properly

restrained in a child seat. (See page

26.)

A larger child should always be restrained with a seat belt. (See page

29.)

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Your Car is Not Recommended

for Child Passengers

We strongly recommend that you do

not carry any child in this car. One reason is that your car does not

have a back seat, and accident

statistics show that a child of any size or age is safer when they are properly restrained in the back seat of a vehicle.

In addition, your car has a passenger's airbag which poses serious risks to children — particularly infants and small children.

The Passenger's Airbag Poses

Serious Risks to Children

Airbags have been designed to help

protect adults in a moderate to severe frontal collision. To do this,

the passenger's airbag is quite large,

and it inflates with tremendous speed.

As a result, we urge you to follow

these guidelines.

Infants Never put a rear-facing child seat in

the front seat of a car equipped with

a passenger's airbag. If the airbag

inflates, it can hit the back of the child seat with enough force to kill or very seriously injure an infant.

Small Children

Placing a forward-facing child seat in

the front seat of a car equipped with a passenger's airbag can be

hazardous. If the vehicle seat is too

far forward, or the child's head is thrown forward during a collision, an inflating airbag can strike the child with enough force to kill or very

seriously injure a small child. If a small child must ride in this car,

follow the instructions on page 23 .

Larger Children

Children who have outgrown child

seats are also at risk of being injured

or killed by an inflating passenger's

airbag. If a larger child must ride in

this car, see page 29 for important guidelines on how to decide whether a child is large enough and mature

enough to ride as a passenger, and

how to properly protect the child.

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U.S. Models

To remind you of the passenger's

airbag hazards, your car has warning labels hanging from the glove box and on the driver's and passenger's visors. Please read and follow the instructions on these labels.

Canadian Models

To remind you of the airbag hazards,

your car has warning labels on the

driver's and passenger's visors. Please read and follow the

instructions on these labels.

CAUTION

TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY:

FOR MAXIMUM SAFETY PROTECTION IN ALL TYPES OF CRASHES, YOU MUST ALWAYS WEAR YOUR SAFETY BELT.

DO NOT INSTALL REARWARD-FACING CHILD SEATS IN ANY FRONT PASSENGER SEAT POSITION. DO NOT SIT OR LEAN UNNECESSARILY CLOSE TO THE AIR BAG.

DO NOT PLACE ANY OBJECTS OVER THE AIR BAG OR BETWEEN THE AIR BAG AND YOURSELF.

SEE THE OWNER'S MANUAL FOR FURTHER

INFORMATION AND EXPLANATIONS.

PRECAUTION:

POUR EVITER DES BLESSURES GRAVES:

POUR PROFITER D'UNE PROTECTION MAXIMALE LORS D'UNE COLLISION BOUCLEZ TOUJOURS VOTRE CEINTURE DE SECURITE. N'lNSTALLEZ JAMAIS UN SIEGE POUR ENFANTS FAISANT FACE A L'ARRIERE SUR LE SIEGE DU PASSAGER AVANT. NE VOUS APPUYEZ PAS ET NE VOUS ASSEYEZ PAS PRES DU COUSSIN GONFLABLE. NE DEPOSEZ AUCUN OBJET SUR LE COUSSIN GONFLABLE OU ENTRE LE COUSSIN GONFLABLE ET VOUS. LISEZ LE GUIDE UTILISATEUR POUR DE

PLUS AMPLES RENSEIGNEMENTS.

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Additional Safety Precaution

Do not leave a child alone in your car. Leaving a child without adult

supervision is illegal in most states and Canadian provinces and can

be very hazardous. For example, a

small child left in a car on a hot day can die from heatstroke. A child left alone with the key in the

ignition can accidentally set the

car in motion, possibly injuring

themselves or others.

General Guidelines for Using Child Seats

As discussed on page 20, because your car does not have a back seat, and because of the passenger's airbag hazard, we strongly recommend that you do not carry a small child as a passenger in this car.

However, if you must carry a small child in this car, the child must be properly restrained in a child seat.

The following pages give general guidelines for selecting and installing a child seat. See page 26 for additional information.

Selecting a Child Seat

To provide proper protection, a child seat should meet three requirements:

1. The child seat should meet safety

standards. The child seat should

meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 (FMVSS 213) or Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety

Standard 213 (CMVSS 213). Look for the manufacturer's statement of compliance on the box and seat.

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2. The child seat should be of the proper type and size to fit the child.

Small Children: A child who can sit

up without support should be restrained in a forward-facing child seat. See page 26 for additional information on protecting small children.

3. The child seat should fit the passenger's seat.

Due to variations in the design of child seats, vehicle seats, and seat belts, all child seats will not fit all seating positions in all cars.

However, Honda is confident that one or more child seat models can fit and be properly installed in this car.

Before purchasing a child seat, we recommend that parents test the child seat to make sure it fits properly in the passenger's seat. If a previously purchased child seat does not fit, you will need to buy a different one that will fit.

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Placing a Child Seat

This page briefly summarizes

Honda's recommendations on where to place a child seat in your car.

Airbags Pose Serious

Risks to Children

The passenger's airbag inflates with enough force to kill or seriously injure an infant in a rear-facing child seat.

A small child in a forward-facing child seat is also at risk. If the vehicle seat is too far forward, or the child's head is thrown forward during a collision, an inflating airbag can kill or seriously injure the child.

If a small child must ride in this car, follow the instructions provided in this section.

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Infants: Never in the passenger's

seat, due to the passenger's airbag hazard.

Small children: Not recommended,

due to the passenger's airbag hazard. If a small child must ride in this car, move the vehicle seat to the rear-most position and

secure a front-facing child seat with the seat belt, (see page 27).

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Installing a Child Seat

After selecting a proper child seat, there are three main steps in installing the seat:

1. Secure the child seat to the car

with a seat belt. All child seats

must be secured to the car with the lap part of a lap/shoulder belt.

A child whose seat is not properly

secured to the car can be endangered in a crash. See page

27 for instructions on how to

secure a forward-facing child seat in this car.

2. Make sure the child seat is firmly

secured. After installing a child

seat, push and pull the seat forward and from side to side to

verify that it is secure.

To provide security during normal

driving maneuvers as well as during a collision, we recommend that

parents secure a child seat as firmly

as possible.

However, a child seat does not need to be "rock solid." It may be difficult to install a child seat so that it does not move at all. Some side-to-side or back-and-forth movement can be

expected and should not reduce the

child seat's effectiveness.

3. Secure the child in the child seat.

Make sure the child is properly strapped in the child seat according to the child seat maker's instructions. A child who is not properly secured in a child seat can be thrown out of the seat in a crash and seriously injured.

Storing a Child Seat

When you are not using a child seat, either remove it and store it in a safe place, or make sure it is properly

secured. An unsecured child seat can be thrown around the car during a crash or sudden stop and injure someone.

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Protecting Small Children

The passenger's airbag poses

serious risks to small children. If the vehicle seat is too far forward, or the child's head is thrown forward

during a collision, or the child is unrestrained or improperly restrained, an inflating airbag can kill or seriously injure the child.

For these reasons, we recommend

that you do not carry a small child as

a passenger.

If you decide to carry a small child in this car, follow the instructions and guidelines below.

Child Seat Type

A child who can sit up without

support, and who fits within the child seat maker's weight and height limits, should be restrained in a forward-facing, upright child seat.

Of the different seats available, we recommend those that have a fivepoint harness system as shown.

We also recommend that a small

child stay in the child seat as long as possible, until the child reaches the weight or height limit for the seat.

Improperly placing a forwardfacing child seat in the front seat can result in serious injury or death if the airbags inflate.

If you must place a forwardfacing child seat in front, move the vehicle seat as far back as

possible and properly restrain the child.

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The passenger's seat belt has a locking mechanism that must be

activated to secure a child seat.

The following pages provide instructions and tips on how to

secure a forward-facing child seat

with this type of seat belt.

1. Move the vehicle seat to the rearmost position. Moving the seat as

far back as possible reduces the

chance of a child being injured or

killed if the passenger's airbag

inflates. (See page 74 for

instructions on how to adjust the

seat.)

2. With the child seat in position, route the belt through the child seat according to the seat maker's instructions, then insert the latch plate into the buckle.

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3. To activate the lockable retractor, slowly pull the shoulder part of the belt all the way out until it stops, then let the belt feed back into the retractor (you might hear a clicking noise as the belt retracts).

4. After the belt has retracted, tug on it. If the belt is locked, you will not be able to pull it out. If you can pull

the belt out, it is not locked and you will need to repeat these steps.

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5. After confirming that the belt is locked, grab the shoulder part of the belt near the buckle and pull up to remove any slack from the lap part of the belt. Remember, if the lap part of the belt is not tight, the child seat will not be secure. It

may help to put weight on the child seat, or push on the back of

the seat, while pulling up on the

belt.

6. Push and pull the child seat forward and from side to side to verify that it is secure enough to

stay upright during normal driving

maneuvers. If the child seat is not

secure, unlatch the belt, allow it to

retract fully, then repeat these

steps.

To deactivate the locking

mechanism in order to remove a child seat, unlatch the buckle, unroute the seat belt, and let the belt fully retract.

Additional Precautions for Small

Children

Never hold a small child on your lap.

If you are not wearing a seat belt in a crash, you could be thrown forward into the

dashboard and crush the child.

If you are wearing a seat belt, the child can be torn from your arms

during a crash. For example, if your car crashes into a parked vehicle at 30 mph (48 km/h), a

30-lb (14 kg) child will become a

900-lb (410 kg) force, and you will

not be able to hold on.

Never put a seat belt over yourself

and a child. During a crash, the

belt could press deep into the child

and cause very serious injuries.

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Protecting Larger Children

The passenger's airbag poses

serious risks to children, including those who have outgrown child seats. If the vehicle seat is too far forward, or the child's head is thrown forward during a collision, or the child is unrestrained or out of position, an inflating airbag can kill or seriously injure the child.

For these reasons, we recommend that you do not carry a child passenger.

With this in mind, following are

some guidelines to help you decide when a given child may ride in your car.

The Child Should Wear a Seat Belt

When a child reaches the recommended weight or height limit

for a forward-facing child seat, the

child should wear a lap/shoulder belt.

If a child is too short for the shoulder part of the belt to properly fit, we recommend that the child use a booster seat until they are tall

enough to use the seat belt without a

booster.

The following pages give instructions on how to check proper

seat belt fit, what kind of booster

seat to use if one is needed, and important precautions for a child who must ride in this car.

Allowing a larger child to sit improperly in the front seat can result in injury or death if the airbags inflate.

If a larger child must sit in front,

make sure the child moves the seat as far back as possible and wears the seat belt properly.

Checking Seat Belt Fit

To determine if a lap/shoulder belt

properly fits a child, have the child put on the seat belt. Follow the instructions on page 15. Then check how the belt fits.

If the shoulder part of the belt rests over the child's collarbone and against the center of the chest, as shown, the child is large enough to

wear the seat belt.

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However, if the belt touches or crosses the child's neck, the child needs to use a booster seat.

Do not let a child wear a seat belt

across the neck. This could result in

serious neck injuries during a crash.

Do not let a child put the shoulder

part of a seat belt behind the back or

under the arm. This could cause

very serious injuries during a crash.

It also increases the chance that the child will slide under the belt in a crash and be injured.

Do not put any accessories on a seat

belt. Devices intended to improve

occupant comfort or reposition the shoulder part of a seat belt, severely compromise the protective capability of the seat belt and increase the chance of serious injury in a crash.

Two children should never use the same seat belt. If they do, they could

be very seriously injured in a crash.

Using a Booster Seat

If a child needs a booster seat, we

recommend choosing a style that allows the child to use the lap/ shoulder belt directly, without a shield, as shown.

Whichever style you select, follow the booster seat maker's instructions.

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A child may continue using a booster

seat until the tops of the ears are even with the top of the seat-back. A child of this height should be tall enough to use the lap/shoulder belt

without a booster.

When Can a Larger Child Ride in this Car

Children vary widely. And while age may be one indicator of when a child can safely ride in this car, there are other important factors you should consider.

Physical Size

Physically, a child must be large enough for the lap/shoulder belt to properly fit over the hips, chest, and shoulder (see pages 15 and 29). If the seat belt does not fit properly, the child should use a booster seat.

Maturity

To safely ride in this car, a child must be able to follow the rules, including sitting properly and wearing the seat belt properly throughout a ride.

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If you decide that a child can safely ride in this car, be sure to:

Carefully read the owner's manual and make sure you understand all seat belt instructions and all safety information.

Move the vehicle seat to the rearmost position.

Have the child sit up straight, back against the seat, and feet on or near the floor.

Check that the child's seat belt is

properly positioned and secured.

Supervise the child. Even a mature child sometimes needs to be reminded to fasten the seat belt or sit properly.

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Using Child Seats with Tethers

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Your car has a tether anchorage point on the trunk lining for securing a tether-style child seat to the car. Since a tether can provide additional security, we recommend using a tether whenever one is required or available.

Attach the tether strap hook to the

tether anchorage point as shown in the illustration and tighten the strap according to the child seat maker's instructions.

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Additional Information About Your Seat Belts

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Seat Belt System Components

Your seat belt system includes lap/

shoulder belts in both seating positions. The seat belts are also equipped with automatic seat belt tensioners.

The system also includes a

light on the instrument panel to remind you and your passenger to fasten your belts. If the driver's seat belt is not fastened before the ignition is turned ON (II), the light will come on and a beeper will also sound. The beeper will stop after a few seconds, but the light will stay on until the driver's seat belt is fastened.

Lap/Shoulder Belt

This seat belt has a single belt that

goes over your shoulder, across your chest and across your hips.

To fasten the belt, insert the latch

plate into the buckle, then tug on the belt to make sure the buckle is latched.

To unlock the belt, push the red

PRESS button on the buckle. Guide the belt across your body to the door pillar. After exiting the car, be sure the belt is out of the way and will not

get closed in the door.

Both seat belts have an emergency locking retractor. In normal driving, the retractor lets you move freely in your seat while it keeps some tension on the belt. During a collision or sudden stop, the retractor automatically locks the belt to help restrain your body.

The passenger's seat belt has an

additional locking mechanism that must be activated to secure a child seat. (See page 27 for instructions on

how to secure a forward-facing child

seat with this type of belt.)

If the shoulder part of the belt is

pulled all the way out, the locking

mechanism will activate. The belt

will retract, but it will not allow the

passenger to move freely.

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To deactivate the locking

mechanism, unlatch the buckle and let the seat belt fully retract. To refasten the belt, pull it out only as

far as needed.

See page 15 for instructions on how

to wear the lap/shoulder belt

properly.

Seat Belt Maintenance

For safety, you should check the condition of your seat belts regularly.

Pull each belt out fully and look for frays, cuts, burns, and wear. Check that the latches work smoothly and that the lap/shoulder belts retract

easily. Any belt not in good condition

or not working properly will not provide good protection and should be replaced as soon as possible.

U.S. Models

Honda provides a lifetime warranty on seat belts. Honda will repair or replace any seat belt component that fails to function properly during normal use. Please see your Honda

Warranty Information booklet for

details.

Not checking or maintaining seat belts can result in serious injury or death if the seat belts do not work properly when needed.

Check your seat belts regularly and have any problem corrected as soon as possible.

If a seat belt is worn during a crash, you should have your dealer inspect the belt, and replace it if necessary. A belt that has been worn during a

crash may not provide the same level

of protection in a subsequent crash. The dealer should also inspect the

anchors for damage and replace them if needed.

For information on how to clean your

seat belts, see page 201.

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Additional Information About Your SRS

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SRS Components

Your Supplemental Restraint System

(SRS) includes:

Two front airbags. The driver's

airbag is stored in the center of the steering wheel; the front passenger's airbag is stored in the dashboard. Both are marked "SRS AIRBAG."

Automatic seat belt tensioners that tighten the front seat belts during a moderate to severe frontal collision.

Sensors that can detect a moderate to severe frontal collision.

A sophisticated electronic system that continually monitors and records information about the sensors, the control unit, the airbag activators, driver and passenger seat belt use, and all

related wiring when the ignition is

ON (II).

An indicator light on the instrument panel that alerts you to a possible problem with the

system (see page 38 ).

Emergency backup power in case

your car's electrical system is

disconnected in a crash.

How Your Airbags Work

If you ever have a moderate to severe frontal collision, the sensors will detect rapid deceleration and signal the control unit to instantly inflate the airbags and activate the automatic seat belt tensioners.

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During a crash, your seat belt helps restrain your lower body and torso, while the tensioner tightens and locks the seat belt to help keep you in place. Your airbag provides a cushion to help restrain and protect

your head and chest.

Since both airbags use the same sensors, both airbags normally inflate at the same time. However, it is possible for only one airbag to inflate.

This can occur when the severity of

a collision is at the margin, or threshold, that determines whether or not the airbags will deploy. In such cases, the seat belt will provide sufficient protection, and the supplemental protection offered by the airbag would be minimal.

After inflating, the airbags

immediately deflate, so they won't interfere with the driver's visibility, or the ability to steer or operate other controls.

The total time for inflation and

deflation is approximately one-tenth of a second, so fast that most occupants are not aware that the airbags deployed until they see them lying in their laps.

After a crash, you may see what

looks like smoke. This is actually

powder from the airbag's surface.

Although the powder is not harmful,

people with respiratory problems

may experience some temporary

discomfort. If this occurs, get out of

the car as soon as it is safe to do so.

U.S. Owners

For additional information on how your airbags work, see the booklet titled SRS: What You Need to Know About Airbags that came with your

owner's manual.

Canadian Owners

For additional information on how your airbags work, ask your dealer

for a copy of the booklet titled SRS:

What You Need to Know About Airbags.

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How the Automatic Seat Belt

Tensioners Work

Your Honda has automatic seat belt tensioners for added protection during a moderate to severe frontal collision.

If your airbags inflate, the tensioners immediately tighten the front seat belts to help hold the occupants in place. The belts will remain tight until you unbuckle them in the normal way.

How the SRS Indicator Light

Works

SRS

The purpose of the SRS

light is to alert you to a potential problem with your Supplemental Restraint System.

When you turn the ignition ON (II),

this indicator will light up briefly then go out. This tells you that the system is working properly.

However, if the light comes on at any other time, you should have the system checked by your dealer. For example:

If the SRS indicator light does not come on after you turn the ignition ON (II).

If the light stays on after the engine starts.

• If the light comes on or flashes on and off while you drive.

If you see any of these indications, your airbags and seat belt tensioners may not deploy when you need them. See your Honda dealer as soon as possible.

Ignoring the SRS indicator light can result in serious injury or death if the airbags do not inflate when needed.

Have your vehicle checked by a dealer as soon as possible if

the SRS light alerts you to a

potential problem.

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SRS Service

Your Supplemental Restraint System is virtually maintenance-free, and there are no parts you can safely

service. However, you must have

your car serviced if:

Your airbags ever inflate. The

airbags, seat belt tensioners, and control unit must be replaced. Do not try to remove or replace the airbags yourself.

This must be done by a Honda

dealer or a knowledgeable body shop.

The SRS indicator light alerts you

to a problem. Take your car to an

authorized Honda dealer as soon as possible. If you ignore this

indication, the airbags might not inflate when you need them.

Additional Safety Precautions

Do not attempt to deactivate your airbags. Together, airbags and seat belts provide the best protection in a moderate to severe frontal collision.

Do not tamper with SRS components or wiring for any reason. Tampering could cause the airbags to deploy, possibly causing very serious injury.

See page 126 for further information and precautions relating to your SRS.

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Your car's exhaust contains carbon monoxide gas. You should have no problem with carbon monoxide entering the car in normal driving if

you maintain your car properly.

Have the exhaust system inspected for leaks whenever:

Carbon monoxide gas is toxic. Breathing it can cause unconsciousness and even kill

you.

Avoid any enclosed areas or

The car is raised for an oil change.

You notice a change in the sound

of the exhaust.

The car was in an accident that

may have damaged the underside. High levels of carbon monoxide can

activities that expose you to carbon monoxide.

collect rapidly in enclosed areas, such as a garage. Do not run the engine with the garage door closed. Even with the door open, run the engine only long enough to move the car out of the garage.

With the hatch open, air flow can

pull exhaust gas into your car's interior and create a hazardous condition. If you must drive with the

hatch open, open all the windows

and set the heating and cooling system as shown below.

If you must sit in your parked car, even in an unconfined area, with the engine running, adjust the heating and cooling system as follows:

1. Push the button.

2. Select the mode.

3. Turn the fan on high speed.

4. Set the temperature control to a comfortable setting.

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These labels are in the locations

shown. They warn you of potential hazards that could cause serious injury. Read these labels carefully.

If a label comes off or becomes hard to read, contact your Honda dealer for a replacement.

GLOVE BOX

U.S. models only

HOOD

SUN VISOR

U.S. models

Canadian models

BATTERY

RADIATOR CAP

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This section gives information about

the controls and displays that contribute to the daily operation of

your Honda. All the essential

controls are within easy reach.

Control Locations............................ 44

Indicator Lights................................ 45

Gauges.............................................. 49

Speedometer................................ 49

Display Change Button............... 49

Odometer...................................... 49

Current Fuel Mileage.................. 51

Trip Meters.................................. 51

Trip Mileage................................. 52

Segment Distance and Fuel

Mileage..................................... 52

Lifetime Fuel Mileage................. 53

Turning Off the Mileage

Displays..................................... 53

Battery Level Gauge ................... 54

Charge/Assist Gauge................. 55

Fuel Gauge................................... 56

Temperature Gauge.................... 56

Tachometer.................................. 56

Maintenance Required

Indicator.................................... 57

Controls Near the Steering

Wheel........................................ 58

Headlights.................................... 59

Daytime Running Lights............. 60

Instrument Panel Brightness..... 60

Turn Signals................................. 61

Windshield Wipers...................... 61

Windshield Washers................... 62

Rear Window Wiper and

Washer...................................... 63

Hazard Warning........................... 63

Rear Window Defogger.............. 63

Keys and Locks................................ 65

Keys............................................... 65

Immobilizer System..................... 66

Ignition Switch............................. 67

Door Locks................................... 69

Hatch............................................. 69

Remote Transmitter.................... 71

Seat Adjustments............................. 74

Front Seat Adjustments.............. 74

Power Windows............................... 75

Mirrors.............................................. 76

Parking Brake.................................. 77

Storage Box...................................... 77

Glove Box......................................... 78

Beverage Holder.............................. 78

Accessory Power Socket................ 79

Interior Light.................................... 80

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FCD SELECT BUTTON (P. 52)

DOOR LOCK (P.

69)

FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE (P. 119)

POWER WINDOW SWITCHES (P.

75)

HOOD RELEASE HANDLE (P. 120)

HEATING/COOLING CONTROLS (P.

82, 89)

AUDIO SYSTEM (P.

96)

DIGITAL CLOCK

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The instrument panel has many

indicators to give you important information about your car.

SEAT BELT REMINDER LIGHT

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM INDICATOR

ELECTRIC POWER STEERING INDICATOR

LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR

MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP

AUTO IDLE STOP INDICATOR

MAINTENANCE REQUIRED INDICATOR

CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR

IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATOR

TURN SIGNAL AND HAZARD WARNING INDICATORS

HIGH BEAM INDICATOR

PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR*

DOOR-OPEN INDICATOR

SHIFT UP/SHIFT DOWN INDICATORS

IMA SYSTEM INDICATOR

LOW FUEL INDICATOR

ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) INDICATOR*

* The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Differences for the Canadian models

are noted in the text.

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Seat Belt Reminder Light

This indicator lights when you turn

the ignition switch ON (II). It is a reminder to you and your passengers to protect yourselves by fastening the seat belts. A beeper also sounds if you have not fastened your seat

belt.

If you do not fasten your seat belt,

the beeper will stop after a few

seconds but the light stays on until

you do. Both the light and the beeper

stay off if you fasten your seat belt

before turning on the ignition.

Charging System Indicator

If this light comes on when the engine is running, the battery is not being charged. For complete information, see page 219 .

Low Oil Pressure Indicator

The engine can be severely damaged

if this light flashes or stays on when

the engine is running. For complete

information, see page 218.

SRS

Supplemental Restraint System Indicator

This indicator lights when you turn the ignition switch ON (II). If it

comes on at any other time, it

indicates a problem in the

supplemental restraint system. For

complete information, see page 38.

Shift Up/Shift Down Indicators

See page 137.

Auto Idle Stop Indicator

See page 135.

IMA System Indicator

This indicator normally comes on for

a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch ON (II). If it comes

on at any other time, it indicates a problem in the Integrated Motor Assist (IMA) system. Have the vehicle checked by the dealer as soon as possible.

U.S.

BRAKE

Canada

Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator

This light has two functions:

1. It lights as a reminder that you have not released the parking brake. Driving with the parking brake applied can damage the brakes and tires.

2. If it remains lit after you release the parking brake, or comes on while driving, it can indicate a problem in the brake system. For complete information, see page

221.

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Malfunction Indicator Lamp

See page 220.

Turn Signal and

Hazard Warning Indicators

The left or right turn signal light

blinks when you signal a lane change or turn. If the light does not blink or blinks rapidly, it usually means one of the turn signal bulbs is burned out

(see page 191 ). Replace the bulb as

soon as possible, since other drivers

cannot see that you are signalling.

When you turn on the Hazard Warning switch, both turn signal lights blink. All turn signals on the outside of the car should flash.

High Beam Indicator

This light comes on with the high

beam headlights. See page 59 for information on the headlight controls.

On Canadian models, this indicator comes on with reduced brightness when the Daytime Running Lights

(DRL) are on (see page 60).

U.S.

Canada

ABS

Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)

Indicator

This light normally comes on for a

few seconds when you turn the ignition switch ON (II), and when the ignition switch is turned to START (lII). If this light comes on at any other time, there is a problem in

the ABS. If this happens, take the

car to your dealer to have it checked.

With the light on, your car still has

normal braking ability but no antilock. For complete information, see page 140.

Door-open Indicator

This light conies on if either door or the hatch is not closed tightly.

Low Fuel Indicator

This light comes on as a reminder that you must refuel soon.

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DRL

Canadian models only

This indicator lights when you turn the ignition switch to ON (II) with the headlight switch off and the

parking brake set. It should go off if you turn on the headlights or release the parking brake. If it comes on at

any other time, it means there is a

problem with the DRL. There may

also be a problem with the high beam headlights.

"Daytime Running Lights" Indicator

Immobilizer System Indicator

This indicator comes on for a few

seconds when you turn the ignition switch ON (II). It will then go off if you have inserted a properly-coded ignition key. If it is not a properlycoded key, the indicator will blink and the engine will not start (see page 66 ).

EPS

This light normally comes on when you turn the ignition ON (II) and goes off after 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 car in a safe place and turn off the engine. Reset the system by

restarting the engine, and watch the

EPS light. If it does not go off, or comes back on again while driving, take the car to your dealer to have it checked. With the light on, the EPS

is turned off, making the car harder to steer.

Electric Power Steering (EPS) Indicator

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MEINTENANCE REQUIRED INDICATOR

TACHOMETER

TEMPERATURE GAUGE

SPEEDOMETER

TRIP METER/ODOMETER

Liquid crystal is used in the meter

panel. You may feel the indicators

appear slowly in the low temperature.

Speedometer

This shows your speed in miles per hour (mph) or kilometers per hour

(km/h).

DISPLAY CHANGE BUTTON

FUEL GAUGE

TRIP BUTTON

Display Change Button

The Display Change button switches the speedometer reading between

miles per hour and kilometers per

hour. It also changes the odometer

and trip meters to read in miles or

kilometers correspondingly. To

change the readings, push the Display Change button.

Odometer

The odometer shows the total distance your car has been driven. It displays in miles and kilometers. It is illegal under U.S. federal law and Canadian provincial regulations to disconnect, reset, or alter the odometer with the intent to change the number of miles or kilometers indicated.

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FUEL CONSUMPTION DISPLAY SELECT BUTTON

IMA CHARGE/ASSIST INDICATOR

FUEL MILEAGE DISPLAY

IMA MOTOR ASSIST LEVEL INDICATOR

AUTO STOP INDICATOR

BATTERY LEVEL INDICATOR

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CURRENT FUEL MILEAGE DISPLAY

SHIFT UP INDICATOR

SHIFT DOWN INDICATOR

TRIP BUTTON

DISPLAY CHANGE BUTTON

IMA SYSTEM INDICATOR

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Current Fuel Mileage

CURRENT FUEL MILEAGE

This display shows the current, or

instantaneous fuel mileage you are getting.

To change the meter reading in the

display, push the display change button.

(U.S.: miles per hour and mpg, Canada: kilometer per hour and 1/100 km)

You can turn off this display at any time. See page 53 .

Trip Meters

TRIP BUTTON

The trip meters show the number of

miles or kilometers driven since you last reset them.

There are two trip meters: Trip A

and Trip B. Each trip meter works independently, so you can keep track of two different distances. To change the display to show Trip A, Trip B, or the odometer, press the Trip button repeatedly.

To reset a trip meter, display it, then

press and hold the Trip button until the numbers reset to 0.0.

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Trip Mileage

TRIP MILEAGE (TRIP A)

When a trip meter is displayed, the average fuel mileage you have been getting during that trip is shown in the Fuel Mileage display. This number is updated once per minute.

When you reset a trip meter, the

average fuel mileage for that trip meter also resets.

This display can be turned off at any

time. See page 53 .

Segment Distance and Fuel Mileage

You can use this function to display the distance and average fuel mileage for a segment of a trip.

To display the segment distance and fuel mileage, press and release the

FCD Select button. The Segment

Display indicator will come on to remind you that this is the segment distance and fuel mileage display.

SEGMENT DISPLAY INDICATOR

FCD SELECT BUTTON

To reset the display, press and hold

the FCD Select button until the display resets to zero and dashes.

The system then begins displaying

the distance and average fuel mileage from that point. The display is updated once per minute.

To switch between the segment

display and the Trip Meter/ Odometer display, press and release the FCD Select button.

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Lifetime Fuel Mileage

When the odometer is displayed, the Fuel Mileage display shows the lifetime fuel mileage. This is the average fuel mileage your vehicle has gotten since the last time the display was reset.

To reset this display, turn the

ignition switch to ON (II). If the

engine is running, make sure the transmission is in neutral and the parking brake is set. Use the Trip button to display the odometer. Then press and hold the Trip button until the Lifetime Fuel Mileage Display begins to blink (approximately five

seconds). Release the Trip button, then press it again while the display is blinking and hold it until the

display clears to dashes.

Turning Off the Mileage Displays

You can temporarily turn off the Current Fuel Mileage and Fuel Mileage displays.

To turn them off:

1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II). If the engine is running, make sure the transmission is in neutral and the parking brake is set.

2. Use the Trip button to select Trip A, Trip B, or the odometer.

3. Press and hold the FCD Select

button for approximately three seconds. The Current Fuel Mileage display will turn off.

4. Press and hold the FCD Select

button again. The Fuel Mileage display for the meter you are displaying (Trip A, Trip B, or odometer) will turn off.

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5. Use the Trip button to select another mileage display.

6. Press and hold the FCD Select

button again to turn off that

display.

7. Use the Trip button to select the third display.

8. Press and hold the FCD Select button again to turn off that display.

Although the displays are turned off,

the average fuel mileages continue to be calculated. The displays will turn back on when you press and hold the FCD Select button again.

Battery Level Gauge

BATTERY LEVEL GAUGE

This gauge shows you the state of

charge of the battery for the Integrated Motor Assist (IMA). This battery is recharged by the engine, and discharged by the IMA when it is assisting the engine with powering the vehicle.

If the battery is mostly discharged, the Auto Idle Stop operation is

disabled. (See page 134)

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Charge/Assist Gauge

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IMA

CHARGE/ASSIST GAUGE

This gauge shows the status of the

Integrated Motor Assist. If the indicator is on the left side of the gauge, the IMA battery is being charged. If the indicator is on the right side of the gauge, the IMA is assisting the engine.

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MAINTENANCE REQUIRED

INDICATOR

TACHOMETER

TEMPERATURE GAUGE

TRIP METER/ODOMETER

Fuel Gauge

This shows how much fuel you have. It is most accurate when the car is on level ground. It may show slightly more or less than the actual amount when you are driving on curvy or hilly roads.

SPEEDOMETER

FUEL GAUGE

DISPLAY CHANGE BUTTON

TRIP BUTTON

Temperature Gauge

This shows the temperature of the engine's coolant. During normal operation, the reading should be in the middle of the gauge. In severe driving conditions, such as very hot weather or a long period of uphill driving, the reading may reach near the red mark. If it reaches the red mark, pull safely to the side of the road. Turn to page 216 for instructions and precautions on checking the engine's cooling

system.

Tachometer

The tachometer shows the engine

speed in revolutions per minute

(rpm). To protect the engine from damage, never drive with the tachometer needle in the red zone.

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Maintenance Required Indicator

INDICATOR

This indicator reminds yon that it is time to take your car in for scheduled maintenance.

Refer to the Maintenance Schedules for Normal and Severe DrivingConditions on pages 150 — 154.

When the distance driven since the last scheduled maintenance reaches

6,000 miles (9,600 km), the indicator starts blinking. If you exceed 7,500 miles (12,000 km), the indicator stays on.

Your dealer will reset this indicator

after completing the scheduled

maintenance. If this maintenance is

done by someone other than your Honda dealer, reset the indicator as

follows.

To reset the maintenance required

indicator, turn the ignition switch to ON (II), and continue to hold the trip button.

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Controls Near the Steering Wheel

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The two levers on the steering

column contain controls for driving features you use most often. The left lever controls the turn signals, headlights, and high beams. The right lever controls the windshield washers and wipers.

The hazard warning lights switch is on the dashboard to the right of the center air vents.

POWER WINDOW SWITCHES (P. 75)

HEADLIGHTS/ TURN SIGNALS (P. 59, 61)

MIRROR CONTROLS (P.

76)

HORN

WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS (P. 61)

HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS (P. 63)

REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER (P. 63)

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Headlights

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Controls Near the Steering Wheel

ignition switch in ACCESSORY (I) or LOCK (0), you will hear a reminder tone when you open the driver's door.

The rotating switch on the left lever controls the lights. Turning this

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.

To change from low beams to high beams, push the turn signal lever forward until you hear a click. The blue high beam indicator will light

(see page 47). To return to low beams, pull the turn signal lever back.

To flash the high beams, pull the turn signal lever back lightly, then release it. The high beams will come on and go off. The high beams will stay on for as long as you hold the lever back, no matter what position the headlight switch is in.

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Daytime Running Lights

Canadian models only

With the headlight switch off, the

high beam headlights come on with reduced brightness when you turn the ignition switch to ON (II) and release the parking brake. They remain on until you turn the ignition off, even if you set the parking brake.

The headlights revert to normal

operation when you turn them on

with the switch.

Instrument Panel Brightness

BUTTON

The buttons in the lower left corner

of the instrument panel adjust the

brightness of the display in six steps.

Push the + or — button five times

to see the full range.

The display dims when the parking lights or headlights are turned on. Adjust the brightness to the desired level with the headlight switch off,

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 full daytime

brightness by pushing and holding

the + button. Push the — button to return the display to the original brightness.

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Controls Near the Steering Wheel

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Turn Signals

TURN SIGNAL LEVER

Signal a turn or lane change with this lever. Push down on the lever to signal a left turn, and up to signal a right turn. If you push it up or down all the way, the turn signal continues to blink even when you release the lever. It shuts off automatically as

you complete the turn.

To signal a lane change, push lightly on the turn signal lever in the proper

direction and hold it. The lever will return to the center position as soon as you release it.

Windshield Wipers

This lever controls the windshield

wipers and washers. It has five positions;

MIST: mist OFF: off INT: intermittent LO: low speed

HI: high speed

To select a position, push the lever

up or down.

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In intermittent, the wipers operate every few seconds. In low speed and high speed, the wipers run continuously.

To operate the wipers in mist mode,

push the control lever up from the OFF position. The wipers run at high speed until you release the lever.

This gives you a quick way to clear

the windshield.

Windshield Washers

To clean the windshield, pull back on the wiper control lever. The washers

spray until you release the lever.

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Rear Window Wiper and Washer

To turn on the rear window wiper, turn the ring clockwise to ON. To also use the rear window washer, turn the ring clockwise past ON. The washer will spray as long as you hold the ring in this position. If you turn the ring counterclockwise from the OFF position, the washer will spray without activating the rear window wiper.

Hazard Warning

Push the button to the right of the center vents to turn on the hazard warning lights (four-way flashers).

This causes all four outside turn

signals and both indicators in the instrument panel to flash. Use the hazard warning lights if you need to park in a dangerous area near heavy traffic, or if your car is disabled.

Rear Window Defogger

Manual Operation

The rear window defogger will clear fog, frost, and thin ice from the window. Push the defogger button to turn it on and off. The light in the

button lights to show the defogger is on. If you do not turn it off, the defogger will shut itself off after about 25 minutes. It also shuts off

when you turn off the ignition. You

have to turn it on again when you restart the car.

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Automatic Operation

The rear window defogger turns on

automatically when you turn the ignition switch ON (II) if the outside temperature is below 32°F (0°C), or if the engine is at ambient temperature. The light in the button

does not light.

It will also turn off automatically

after 25 minutes.

Make sure the rear window is clear and you have good visibility before starting to drive.

The defogger wires on the inside of

the rear window can be accidentally

damaged. When cleaning the glass, always wipe side to side.

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Keys and Locks

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Keys

KEY NUMBER PLATE

MASTER KEY (BLACK)

VALET KEY (GREY)

Your car comes with two master

keys and a valet key. The master key fits all the locks on your vehicle:

Ignition Doors Hatch Glove box

The valet key works only in the

ignition and the door locks. You can keep the glove box and the hatch locked when you leave your car and the valet key at a parking facility.

You should have received a key

number plate with your keys. You will need this key number if you ever have to get a lost key replaced. Keep the plate stored in a safe place. If you need to replace a key, 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 from direct sunlight, high temperature, and high humidity.

Do not drop the keys or set heavy objects on them.

Keep the keys away from liquids. If they get wet, dry them immediately with a soft cloth.

The keys do not contain batteries.

Do not try to take them apart.

Remote Transmitter

Your car also comes with two remote

transmitters; see page 71 for an explanation of the operation.

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Immobilizer System

The Immobilizer System protects

your car from theft. A properlycoded master or valet key must be used in the ignition switch for the engine to start. If an improperlycoded key (or other device) is used, the engine's fuel system is disabled.

When you turn the ignition switch to

ON (II), the Immobilizer System indicator should come on for a few seconds, then go out. If the indicator starts to blink, it means the system does not recognize the coding of the key. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0), remove the key, reinsert it, and turn the switch to ON (II) again.

The system may not recognize your

key's coding if another immobilizer

key or other metal object is near the

ignition switch when you insert the

key. To make sure the system

recognizes the key code:

Do not keep other immobilizer keys on the same key ring.

Use a plastic or leather key fob, not metal.

Keep other keys away from your vehicle's key and the ignition switch while trying to start the engine.

If the system repeatedly does not recognize the coding of your key, contact your Honda dealer.

This indicator will also blink several times when you turn the ignition

switch from ON (II) to ACCESSORY

(I) or LOCK (0).

Do not attempt to alter this system

or add other devices to it. Electrical problems could result that may make your car undriveable.

If you have lost your key and you

cannot start the engine, contact your Honda dealer.

As required by the FCC:

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and

(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired

operation.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for

compliance could void the user's

authority to operate the equipment.

This device complies with Industry Canada Standard RSS-210.

Operation is subject to the following two

conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference that may cause

undesired operation of the device.

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Ignition Switch

The ignition switch is on the right side of the steering column. It has four positions:

LOCK (0)

ACCESSORY (I)

ON (II) START (III)

LOCK (0) — You can insert or remove the key only in this position.

To switch from ACCESSORY to

LOCK, you must push the key in slightly as you turn it. The anti-theft lock will lock the steering column

when you remove the key. If the

front wheels are turned, the antitheft lock may sometimes make it difficult to turn the key from LOCK to ACCESSORY. Firmly turn the steering wheel to the left or to the right as you turn the key.

Removing the key from the

ignition switch while driving locks the steering. This can cause you to lose control.

Remove the key from the

ignition switch only when

parked.

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ACCESSORY (I) — In this position,

you can operate the audio system and the accessory power socket.

ON (II) — This is the normal key position when driving. All features and accessories on the car are usable. Several of the lights on the instrument panel come on as a test when you turn the ignition switch from ACCESSORY to ON.

START (III) — Use this position

only to start the engine. The switch

returns to ON (II) when you let go of

the key.

The engine will not start if the

Immobilizer System does not recognize the key's coding (see page

66).

You will hear a reminder beeper if you leave the key in the ignition

switch in the LOCK (0) or ACCESSORY (I) position and open the driver's door. Remove the key to turn off the beeper.

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Door Locks

LOCK TAB

Each door has a lock tab next to the inside door handle. Push the tab in to lock the door and pull it out to unlock.

To lock the passenger's door when getting out of the car, push the lock tab in and close the door. To lock the

driver's door, pull the door handle

and push the lock tab in. Release the handle, then close the door.

The doors can also be locked and

unlocked from the outside with the

key.

Hatch

Use the master key to lock and unlock the hatch. The valet key does not work in this lock.

To lock the hatch, turn the key

counterclockwise. To unlock the hatch, turn it clockwise.

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See page 128 for cargo loading and weight limit information. Keep the hatch closed at all times while

driving to avoid damaging the hatch and to prevent exhaust gas from

getting into the interior. See Carbon

Monoxide Hazard on page 40.

MASTER KEY

LOCK

UNLOCK POSITION

To open the hatch, push the lever

behind the hatch's back edge. To

close the hatch, push down on the back edge.

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If an unlocked hatch does not open, turn the master key clockwise past the unlock position. Open the hatch as you hold the key in that position.

If you need to use this procedure to open the hatch, your car may be developing a problem. Have the vehicle checked by your Honda dealer.

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Remote Transmitter

LED

UNLOCK BUTTON

LOCK BUTTON

PANIC BUTTON

You can lock and unlock your car

with the remote transmitter. When

you push the LOCK button, both

doors lock. The side marker lights and taillights flash once.

When you push the UNLOCK button

once, only the driver's door unlocks. The parking lights and taillights flash twice. The passenger's door unlocks when you push the button a second time.

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, the light will go out in about 30 seconds and the doors will automatically relock. If you relock the doors with the remote transmitter before 30 seconds have elapsed, the light will go off immediately.

You cannot lock or unlock the doors with the remote transmitter if either

door is not fully closed or the key is in the ignition switch.

Horn Operation

The horn will sound if you push the

LOCK button a second time within five seconds of locking the doors.

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Panic Mode

Panic mode allows you to remotely activate your car's security system to attract attention. When activated, the horn will sound, and the exterior lights will flash for about 30 seconds.

To activate panic mode, press and

hold the PANIC button for about one second.

To cancel Panic mode before 30

seconds, press any button on the remote transmitter. You can also turn the ignition switch to ON (II).

Replacing the Battery

When the remote transmitter's battery begins to get weak, it may take several pushes on the button to lock or unlock the doors, and the

LED will get dim. Replace the

battery as soon as possible.

Battery type: CR2025

Open

To replace the battery, remove the round cover on the back of the transmitter by turning it counterclockwise with a coin.

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BATTERY

ROUND COVER

Remove the old battery and note the polarity. Make sure the polarity of the new battery is the same (+ side facing up), then insert it in the transmitter.

Align the mark on the cover with the mark on the transmitter, then set the cover in

place and turn it clockwise.

Transmitter Care

Avoid severe shock to the trans-

mitter, such as dropping or throwing it. Also, protect it from extreme hot or cold temperatures.

Clean the transmitter case with a soft cloth. Do not use strong cleaners or solvents that could harm the case. Immersing the transmitter in any liquid will harm the transmitter and cause it to not function properly.

If you lose a transmitter, you will need to have the replacement programmed to your vehicle's

system by your Honda dealer. Any other transmitters you have will also

need to be reprogrammed.

As required by the FCC:

This device complies with Part 15 of the

FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and

(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired

operation.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

This device complies with Industry Canada Standard RSS-210. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

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Seat Adjustments

Main Menu

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Front Seat Adjustments

See pages 12 — 14 for important safety information and warnings about how to

properly position seats and seat-backs.

Make all seat adjustments before

you start driving.

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To adjust the seat forward and backward, pull up on the lever under the seat cushion's front edge. Move the seat to the desired position and

release the lever. Try to move the seat to make sure it is locked in

position.

To change the angle of the seat-back,

push forward the lever on the inside of the seat bottom. Move the seatback to the desired position and release the lever. Let the seat-back latch in the new position.

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Your car's windows are electricallypowered. Turn the ignition switch to

ON (II) to raise or lower either

window.

MAIN SWITCH

DRIVER'S WINDOW SWITCH

There is a master power window

control panel on the dashboard. To open the passenger's window, push down on the switch and hold it down until the window reaches the desired position. To close the window, push up on the window switch. Release the switch when the window gets to the position you want.

Closing a power window on someone's hands or fingers can cause serious injury.

Make sure your passenger is away from the window before closing it.

The master control panel also con-

tains these extra features:

AUTO — To open the driver's window fully, push the window

switch firmly down and release it.

The window automatically goes all

the way down. To stop the window

from going all the way down, 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.

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Power Windows, Mirrors

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The AUTO function only works to

lower the driver's window. To raise the window, you must push the window switch up and hold it until the window reaches the desired position.

The MAIN switch controls power to

the passengers' windows. With this

switch off, the passengers' windows cannot be raised or lowered. The MAIN switch does not affect the driver's window. Keep the MAIN switch off when you have children in the car so they do not injure them-

selves by operating the windows unintentionally.

Adjusting the Power Mirrors

SELECTOR SWITCH

Adjust the outside mirrors with the

adjustment switch on the left side of the dashboard:

1. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).

2. Move the selector switch to L (driver's side) or R (passenger's

side).

ADJUSTMENT SWITCH

3. Push the appropriate edge of the adjustment switch to move the mirror right, left, up or down.

4. When you finish, move the selector switch to the center (off)

position. This turns off the

adjustment switch so you can't move a mirror out of position by accidentally bumping the switch.

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Mirrors, Parking Brake, Storage Box

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Mirrors

TAB

Keep the inside and outside mirrors clean and adjusted for best visibility. Be sure to adjust the mirrors before

you start driving.

The inside mirror has day and night

positions. The night position reduces

glare from headlights behind you.

Flip the tab on the bottom edge of the mirror to select the day or night position.

Parking Brake

PARKING BRAKE LEVER

To apply the parking brake, pull the

lever up fully. To release it, pull up slightly, push the button, and lower

the lever. The parking brake light on

the instrument panel should go out

when the parking brake is fully

released (see page 46).

NOTICE

Driving the car with the parking brake applied can damage the rear brakes and axles.

Storage Box

STRAP

Your car has a storage box under the cargo compartment. To open the

storage box, pull the strap.

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Glove Box, Beverage Holder

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Glove Box

GLOVE BOX

Open the glove box by pulling the bottom of the handle. Close it with a firm push. Lock or unlock the glove box with the master key.

Beverage Holder

An open glove box can cause serious injury to your passenger

in a crash, even if the

passenger is wearing the seat

belt.

Always keep the glove box closed while driving.

Be careful when you are using the

beverage holder. A spilled liquid that

is very hot can scald you or your

passengers. Spilled liquids can also

damage the upholstery, carpeting,

and electrical components in the

interior.

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ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET

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Table of Contents

To use the accessory power socket,

pull up the cover. The ignition switch

must be in ACCESSORY (I) or ON

(II).

Accessory Power Socket

This socket is intended to supply

power for 12 volt DC accessories that are rated 120 watts or less (10 amps).

It will not power an automotive type cigarette lighter element.

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Interior Light

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Ceiling Lights

DOOR ACTIVATED

The interior light has a three-

position switch. In the OFF position,

the light does not come on. In the

center position, the interior light

comes on when you open either door.

In the ON position, the interior light

stays on continuously.

Spotlights

Turn on the spotlight by pushing the

button next to each light. Push the button again to turn it off. You can use the spotlights at all times.

Cargo Area Light

The cargo area light has a two-

position switch. In the OFF (down) position, the light does not come on. In the ON (up) position, the light comes on when you open the hatch.

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Comfort and Convenience Features

Main Menu

The heating and optional air

conditioning systems in your Honda

provide a comfortable driving

environment in all weather

conditions.

The standard audio system has

many features. This section de-

scribes those features and how to

use them.

Heating.............................................. 82

What Each Control Does............ 82

Temperature Control Dial.......... 82

ECON Button............................... 82

Recirculation Button................... 82

Rear Window Defogger

Button....................................... 82

Mode Buttons............................... 83

How to Use the System............... 85

To Turn Everything Off............. 87

Climate Control System.................. 88

Fully-automatic Operation.......... 90

Semi-automatic Operation.......... 91

ECON Button............................... 91

Audio System................................... 96

Operating the Radio.................... 97

Adjusting the Sound.................. 100

Operating the Optional CD

Player/Changer..................... 106

Radio Frequencies..................... 110

Radio Reception......................... 110

Operating the Optional CD

Changer.................................. 112

Protecting Compact Discs........ 113

CD Player Error Indications..... 114

Caring for the Cassette

Player...................................... 116

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Heating

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Proper use of the Heating system can make the interior comfortable, and keep the windows clear for best visibility.

What Each Control Does

Fan Control Buttons

Pressing the

to increase the fan's speed, which increase air flow. Pressing the

to decrease the fan's speed.

Temperature Control Dial

Turning this dial clockwise increases

the temperature of the air flow.

ECON Button

When the ECON is turned on with

this button, the auto stop function

will activate at a temperature

approximately over 41 °F (5°C).

MODE BUTTON

REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER BUTTON

RECIRCULATION BUTTON

ECON BUTTON

Recirculation Button

This button controls the source of

the air going into the system. When the indicator in this button is lit, air from the car's interior is sent through the system again (Recirculation mode). When the indicator is off, air is brought in from outside the car

(Fresh Air mode).

TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAL

FAN CONTROL BUTTONS

Rear Window Defogger Button

This button turns the rear window

defogger on and off (see page

63, 64 ).

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Mode Buttons

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Use the MODE buttons to select the vents the air flows from. Some air will flow from the dashboard corner vents in all modes.

Air flows from the center

and corner vents in the dashboard.

Air flow is divided between the vents in the dashboard and the floor vents.

Air flows from the floor vents.

Air flow is divided between the floor vents and the defroster vents at the base of the windshield.

Heating

Air flows from the defroster

vents at the base of the windshield.

When you select or the system automatically switches to

Fresh Air mode.

When mode is selected, the

auto stop function will not activate.

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Heating

Main Menu

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Vent Controls

CENTER VENT

The direction of air flow from the vents in the center and each side of the dashboard is adjustable.

To adjust the air flow from the

center vent, move the tab up-anddown and side-to-side.

DRIVER'S-SIDE VENT

On the driver's-side vent, move the

vent up-and-down and move the tab

side-to-side. On the passenger's-side

vent, move the tab up-and-down and

move the vent side-to-side.

PASSENGER'S-SIDE VENT

Each vent can be opened and closed

with the dial next to it.

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Heating

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How to Use the System

This section covers how to set up the

system controls for ventilation, heating, and defrosting.

The engine must be running for the

heater to generate hot air. The heater uses engine coolant to warm the air. If the engine is cold, it will be several minutes before you feel warm air coming from the system.

The air conditioning does not rely on

engine temperature.

It is best to leave the system in Fresh

Air mode under almost all conditions.

Keeping the system in Recirculation

mode can cause the windows to fog up. Switch to Recirculation mode when you are driving through smoky

or dusty conditions, then switch back to Fresh Air mode when the

condition clears.

MODE BUTTON

RECIRCULATION BUTTON

TEMPERATURE

The outside air intakes for the

heating system are at the base of the windshield. Keep these clear of leaves and other debris.

CONTROL DIAL

FAN CONTROL BUTTONS

Ventilation

The flow-through ventilation system

draws in outside air, circulates it through the interior, then exhausts it through vents near the rear window.

1. Turn the temperature control dial all the way to the left.

2. Select and Fresh Air mode.

3. Set the fan to the desired speed.

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To Heat

To warm the interior:

1. Start the engine.

2. Select and Fresh Air mode.

3. Set the fan to the desired speed.

4. Adjust the warmth of the air with the temperature control dial.

To Defog and Defrost

To remove fog from the inside of the windows:

1. Press the button.

2. Adjust the temperature control dial so the air flow from the defroster vents feels warm.

3. Turn on the rear window deffoger to help clear the rear window.

To remove exterior frost or ice from the windshield and side windows after the car has been sitting out in cold weather:

1. Start the engine.

2. Press the button.

3. Adjust the fan and temperature controls to maximum.

To rapidly remove exterior frost or ice from the windshield (on very cold days), first select the Recirculation mode. Once the windshield is clear,

select the Fresh Air mode to avoid

fogging the windows.

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These settings direct all the air flow to the defroster vents at the base of the windshield and the side window

defroster vents. The air flow will get

warmer and clear the windows faster

as the engine warms up. You can

close the side vents with the dial underneath each vent. This will send more warm air to the windshield

defroster vents.

For safety, make sure you have a clear view through all the windows before driving away.

To Turn Everything Off

To shut off the system temporarily,

stop the fan and turn the temperature control dial all the way to the left.

You should shut the system

completely off only for the first few minutes of driving in cold weather, until the engine coolant warms up enough to operate the heater. Keep the fan on at all other times so stale air does not build up in the interior.

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Climate Control System

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Only on cars with automatic air

conditioning system

The automatic climate control

system in your Honda picks the proper combination of air conditioning, heating, and ventilation to maintain the interior temperature you select. The system also adjusts the fan speed and air flow levels.

The direction of air flow from the vents in the center and each side of the dashboard is adjustable.

To adjust the air flow from the center vent, move the tab up-anddown and side-to-side.

On the driver's-side vent, move the vent up-and-down and move the tab

side-to-side. On the passenger's-side vent, move the tab up-and-down and move the vent side-to-side.

The side vents can be opened and

closed with the dials underneath them.

CENTER VENTS

The climate control system draws air through the exterior vents at the bottom of the windshield. Keep these vents clear of leaves and other

debris.

DRIVER'S-SIDE VENT

For the climate control system to

provide heating and cooling, the

engine must be running.

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Fully-automatic Operation

Auto Button

To put the Automatic Climate

Control in fully-automatic mode,

press the AUTO button and set the

desired temperature by turning the

temperature control dial. You will

see AUTO in the system's display. The light above the button

also shows you which mode, Recirculation or Fresh Air, is

selected. When the system is in fully

automatic mode, the auto idle stop function will not be activated.

The system automatically selects the

proper mix of conditioned and/or heated air that will, as quickly as possible, raise or lower the interior temperature from its current level to

the set temperature.

FAN SPEED BUTTON

MODE BUTTON

OFF BUTTON

When you set the temperature to its

lower limit (60°F/18°C) or its upper limit (90°F/32°C), the system runs at full cooling or heating only. It does not regulate the interior temperature.

When the temperature is set

between the lower and upper limits, the system regulates the interior

temperature to the set value.

TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAL

ECON BUTTON

AUTO BUTTON

In cold weather, the fan will not come on automatically until the car has been driven for a short time and the heater starts to develop warm air.

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Pressing the OFF button shuts the

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climate control system completely

off. Keep the system completely off

only for short periods. To keep stale

air and mustiness from collecting, you should have the fan running at

all times.

Semi-automatic Operation

You can manually select various functions of the Climate Control

system when it is in AUTO. All other features remain automatically

controlled. Making any manual

selection causes the word AUTO to

go out.

MODE BUTTON

FAN SPEED BUTTON

RECIRCULATION BUTTON

Climate Control System

ECON BUTTON

TEMPERATURE

CONTROL DIAL

ECON Button

This button turns the air conditioning on and off. When the

air conditioning is turned on with this button, the auto idle stop function will activate at a temperature over approximately 41°F (5°C).

If the cooling provided in ECON mode is not adequate, press the Auto button. (See page 90 .)

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Recirculation Button

This button controls the source of the air going into the system. When the indicator above this button is lit, air from the car's interior is sent through the system again (Recirculation mode). When the indicator is off, air is brought in from outside the car

(Fresh Air mode).

You can, for example, manually put

the system in recirculation mode when driving through an area of smoke or fumes.

FAN SPEED BUTTON

MODE BUTTON

RECIRCULATION BUTTON

Fan Speed Button

You can manually select the fan

speed with the fan speed button.

Pressing the button repeatedly

makes the fan run faster. The fan

speed is shown by bars in the display.

If the fan is at its highest speed,

pressing the button again takes it to

its lowest speed.

TEMPERATOR CONTROL DIAL

ECON BUTTON

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Mode Button

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Use the MODE button to select the vents the air flows from. Some air will flow from the dashboard corner vents in all modes. Each time you

press the MODE button, the display

shows the mode selected. Press the

button four times to see all the

modes.

Air flow is divided between the floor vents and the defroster vents at the base of the windshield.

Air flows from the floor

vents.

The main air flow is divided between the dashboard vents and the floor vents.

The main air flow comes from the dashboard vents.

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The button directs the main

air flow to the windshield for faster defrosting. It also overrides any MODE selection you may have made.

When you select the A/C turns on automatically and the

system selects Fresh Air mode. For faster defrosting, manually set the fan speed to high. You can also increase air flow to the windshield by closing the side vents in the

dashboard.

When this mode is selected, the auto idle stop function will not activate.

When you turn off by

pressing the button again, the system returns to its former settings.

Rear Window Defogger Button

This button turns the rear window

defogger on and off (see page

63, 64).

REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER BUTTON

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Sunlight Sensor/Temperature

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Sensor

SUNLIGHT SENSOR

The climate control system has two

sensors. A sunlight sensor is located in the top of the dashboard and a temperature sensor is next to the steering column. Do not cover the sensors or spill any liquid on them.

Climate Control System

TEMPERATURE SENSOR

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Audio System

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AM/FM/Cassette Stereo Audio

System

Your Honda's audio system provides

clear reception on both AM and FM bands, while the preset buttons allow you to easily select your favorite

stations.

The cassette system features Dolby

B* noise reduction, automatic

sensing of chromium-dioxide (CrO2) tape, and autoreverse for continuous play.

* Dolby noise reduction manufactured under

license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corpo-

ration. "DOLBY" and the double-D symbol

are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories

Licensing Corporation.

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Operating the Radio

The ignition switch must be in ACCESSORY (I) or ON (ID to

operate the audio system. Turn the system on by pushing the PWR/ VOL knob.

Adjust the volume by turning the

PWR/VOLknob.

The band and frequency that the

radio was last tuned to is displayed.

To change bands, press the AM/FM

button. On the FM band, ST will be displayed if the station is broadcasting in stereo. Stereo reproduction on

AM is not available.

You can use any of four methods to find radio stations on the selected band: TUNE, SEEK, SCAN or the

Preset buttons.

TUNE — Use the TUNE bar to tune

the radio to a desired frequency.

Press the upper part ( ) to tune to a higher frequency, or the lower part ( ) to tune to a lower frequency. The frequency numbers will start to change rapidly. Release the bar when the display reaches the

desired frequency. To change the frequency in small increments, press

and release the TUNE bar quickly.

SEEK — The SEEK function searches the band for a station with

a strong signal. To activate it, push the SEEK switch up or down, then release it. Depending on which way you push the switch, the system

scans upward or downward from the

current frequency. It stops when it finds a station with a strong signal.

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