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Instruments and Controls
This section gives information about the controls and displays thatcontribute to the daily operation of
your Honda. All the essential controls are within easy reach.
Control Locations............................ 32
Indicator Lights................................ 33
Gauges.............................................. 37
Speedometer................................ 37
Trip Meter.................................... 37
Odometer......................................
37
Temperature Gauge................... .
38
Fuel Gauge.................................. 38
Maintenanc
e Required
Indicator...................................
38
Controls Nea r
the Steering
Wheel........................................ 39
Headlights.................................... 40
Daytime Running Lights............. 40
Instrument Panel Brightness..... 41
Turn Signals................................. 41
Windshield Wipers...................... 42
Windshield Washers................... 42 Rear Window Wiper and Washer...................................... 43
Hazard Warning........................... 43
Rear Window Defogger.............. 43
Steering Wheel Adjustment....... 44
Steering Wheel Controls................ 46 Cruise Control.............................. 46
Keys and Locks................................ 49
Keys............................................... 49
Ignition Switch............................. 49
Power Door Locks....................... 50
Remote Transmitter.................... 51Childproof Door Locks............... 52
Tailgate......................................... 52
Glove Box..................................... 53
Seats.................................................. 54
Passenger Seating....................... 54
Seat Adjustments......................... 54
Driver's Seat Power Height Adjustment............................... 55
Head Restraints........................... 56 Third Seat Access........................ 56
Removing the Second Seats in the Six-Passenger Model.... 57
Folding the Second Seats in the Seven-Passenger
Model....................................
58
Reclining th e
Second Seat.......... 59
Folding the Third Seat
in All Models............................ 60
Power Windows............................... 62
Sunroof.............................................. 63
Mirrors.............................................. 64
Adjusting the Power Mirrors..... 64
Parking Brake..................................
65
Digital Clock.................................... .
66
Beverage Holder.............................. 66
Dashboard Compartment............... 68 Center Pocket.................................. 68
Vanity Mirror................................... 68 Cigarette Lighter............................. 69
Ashtrays............................................ 69 Interior Lights.................................. 70
Ceiling Lights............................... 70
Spotlights...................................... 70
Tailgate Light............................... 71 Courtesy Lights........................... 71
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Controls Near the Steering Wheel
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
wipers.
The rear window defogger switch and hazard warning switch are on
the dashboard under the center air
vent.
The controls near the left air vent are for the sunroof, cruise control
and instrument panel brightness.
The lever on the underside of the steering column allows you to tilt the
steering wheel.
Instruments and Controls
HAZARD WARNING LIGHT
SHIFT LEVER
REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER
HORN
BUTTONS
SUNROOF
SWITCH
CRUISE
CONTROL
INSTRUMENT
BRIGHTNESS
HEADLIGHTS/
TURN SIGNALS
TILT
ADJUSTMENT
WINDSHIELD
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Index
DANGER, Explanation of................. ii
Dashboard........................................ 32 Dashboard Compartment............... 68
Daytime Running Lights................. 40Dead Battery, What to Do............ 200
Defects, Reporting Safety............. 232
Defogger, Rear Window................. 43 Defrosting the Windows................. 79
DEXRON® II Automatic Transmission Fluid.................... 155
Dimensions.................................... 218
Dimming the Headlights................ 40
Dipstick Automatic Transmission........... 155
Engine Oil................................... 146
Directional Signals.......................... 43
Disabled, Towing Your Car If..... 213
Disc Brake Wear Indicators......... 124
Disposal of Used Oil...................... 150Doors Locking and Unlocking............... 50
Power Door Locks....................... 50
DOT Tire Quality Grading........... 222
Drive Belts...................................... 169
Driving............................................ 117
Economy..................................... 114
In Bad Weather.......................... 126
In Foreign Countries................. 109
Economy, Fuel............................... 114
Emergencies on the Road............. 191
Battery, Jump Starting.............. 200
Changing a Flat Tire................. 193
Charging System Indicator...... 205
Checking the Fuses................... 209
Low Oil Pressure Indicator...... 204
Malfunction Indicator Lamp.... 206
Manually Closing Sunroof........ 207
Overheated Engine................... 202
Emergency Brake............................ 65
Emergency Flashers....................... 43
Emission Controls......................... 224
Engine
Belts............................................. 169
Coolant Temperature Gauge..... 38
Malfunction Indicator
Lamp................................ 34,
206
Oil Pressur e
Indicator......... 34, 204Oil, What Kind to Use............... 147
Overheating................................ 202
Specifications............................. 219
Ethanol in Gasoline ....................... 109
Evaporative Emission Controls.... 224
Exhaust Fumes................................ 29Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat Belts by......................................... 10
Exterior, Cleaning the................... 184
Fabric, Cleaning............................. 186
Fan, Interior...................................... 74
Features, Comfort and
Convenience............................... 73
Filling the Fuel Tank..................... 110
Filter
Air................................................ 158
Oil................................................ 148
First Gear Position......................... 122
Flashers, Hazard Warning.............. 43
Flat Tire, Changing a.................... 193
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