HONDA ACCORD 2002 CL7 / 7.G Manual PDF

To open the beverage holder, push
on the top. The beverage holder lid
is spring-loaded and will swing open.
To close it, push it down until it
latches.The inner liner can be removed if
youwanttoholdalargercup.
Be caref ul 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.The rear seat also has a beverage
holder in the center armrest. To use
it, pivot the armrest down.On all models except U.S. DX and Value
Package models
Beverage Holder
Inst rument s and Cont rols98
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To use the sun visor, pull it down.
You can also use the sun visor at the
side window. Remove the support
rod f rom the clip and swing the sun
visor toward the side window. In this
position, the sun visor can be
extended by sliding out the
extension.Touseavanitymirroronthebackof
the sun visor, pull up the cover.
Make sure you put the sun visor
back in place when you are getting
into or out of the car. Do not use the
sun visor extension over the rear
view mirror.
All models except the U.S. DX and
Value Package models have lighted
vanity mirrors.
The light beside the mirror comes
on only when the headlight switch is
in one of the on positions.
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Sun Visor, Vanit y Mirror
Sun Visor Vanity Mirror
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Some larger styles of sunglasses
may not f it in the holder.This socket is intended to supply
power f or 12 volt DC accessories
that are rated 120 watts or less (10
amps).
It will not power an automotive type
cigarette lighter element.
To use the accessory power socket,
pull out on the cover. The ignition
switch must be in ACCESSORY (I)
or ON (II).
To open the sunglasses holder, push
on the f ront edge. It will unlatch and
swing down. To close it, push it until
it latches. Make sure the holder is
closed while you are driving.On all models except U.S. DX and Value
Package
Sunglasses Holder, A ccessory Power Socket
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Sunglasses Holder A ccessory Power Socket
100

The ceiling light has a three-position
switch. In the OFF position, the light
does not come on. In the center
position, the ceiling light comes on
when you open any door.The ceiling light (with the switch in
the center position) also comes on
when you unlock the door with the
remote transmitter (see page ).
The light f ades out af ter both doors
are closed.
After all doors are closed tightly, the
light dims slightly, then f ades out in
about 10 seconds. In the ON position,
the ceiling light stays on
continuously.
The light goes out when all doors are
closed. 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.
75On all models except U.S. DX and Value
Package
U.S. DX, Value Package, LX, LX V-6 and all SE models EX, EX V-6
Interior Lights
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Ceiling L ight
Spotlights
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Heating and Cooling . 104
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What Each Control Does . 104
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How to Use the System . 107
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To Turn Everything Of f . 110
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Climate Control System . 111
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Fully-automatic Operation . 113
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Semi-automatic Operation . 114
Sunlight Sensor/
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Temperature Sensor . 118
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Audio System (DX) . 119
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Operating the Radio . 120
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Adjusting the Sound . 123
Operating the Cassette
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Player . 124
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Caring f or Cassettes . 126
Operating the Optional CD
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Changer . 127
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Protecting Compact Discs . 129
CD Changer Error
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Indications . 130
Audio System ...........
(LX and U.S. LX V-6) . 131
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Operating the Radio . 131
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Adjusting the Sound . 135
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Operating the CD Player . 136
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Operating the CD Changer . 138 CD player Error
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Indications . 140
CD Changer Error .............................
Indications . 141
Operating the Cassette .....................................
Player . 142
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Tape Search Functions . 144
Caring f or the Cassette
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Player . 145
Audio System (U.S. EX, ...
Canada EX-L and EX V-6) . 146
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Operating the Radio . 147
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Adjusting the Sound . 151
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Audio System Lighting . 152
Operating the Cassette
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Player . 152
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Tape Search Functions . 153
Caring f or the Cassette
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Player . 155
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Operating the CD Changer . 156
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Protecting Compact Discs . 162
CD Changer Error
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Indications . 163
Audio System (U.S. Value .....
Package and SE models) . 164
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Operating the Radio . 165 .................
Adjusting the Sound . 169
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Radio Frequencies . 170
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Radio Reception . 170
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Operating the CD Player . 172
Operating the Optional CD
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Changer . 174
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Protecting Compact Discs . 175
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CD Player Error Indications . 176
CD Changer Error
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Indications . 177
Operating the Cassette .....................................
Player . 178
Caring f or the Cassette .....................................
Player . 181
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Remote Audio Controls . 182
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Thef t Protection . 183
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Security System . 184
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Cruise Control . 185
Homelink Universal
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Transceiver . 188
Comf ort and Convenience Features
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures103

Proper use of the Heating and
Cooling system can make the
interior dry and comf ortable, and
keep the windows clear f or best
visibility.This button controls the source of
the air going into the system. When
the indicator above this button is lit,
air f rom the car’s interior is sent
through the system again (Recircula-
tion mode). When the indicator is off,
air is brought in f rom outside the car
(Fresh Air mode).
This button turns the air condi-
tioning ON and OFF. The indicator
above the button lights when the
A/C is on.
Air Conditioning is optional on the
U.S. DX model.
Turning this dial clockwise increases
the temperature of the air flow.
Turning this dial clockwise increases
the f an’s speed, which increases air
flow.
If your car does not have air
conditioning, it can be installed at
any time. Your dealer can install a
genuine Honda air conditioning
system that meets Honda’s high
quality standards and is designed to
exactly f it your car. Please contact
your dealer f or more inf ormation.
This button turns the rear window
def ogger on and of f (see page ).68
Except EX V-6 model
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures
Heating and Cooling
Air Conditioning (A/C) Button Recirculation Button
Rear Window Def ogger Button
T emperature Control Dial
Fan Control Dial
What Each Control Does
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The f low-through ventilation system
draws in outside air, circulates it
through the interior, then exhausts it
through vents near the rear window.Turn the temperature control dial
all the way to the lef t.
Make sure the A/C is of f .
Select and Fresh Air mode.
Set the f an to the desired speed.
The outside air intakes f or the
heating and cooling system are at
the base of the windshield. Keep
these clear of leaves and other
debris.
This section covers how to set up the
system controls f or ventilation,
heating, cooling, dehumidif ying, and
def rosting.
The engine must be running f or the
heater and air conditioning to
generate hot and cold air. The heater
uses engine coolant to warm the air.
If the engine is cold, it will be several
minutes bef ore you f eel warm air
coming from the system.
It is best to leave the system in Fresh
Air mode under almost all conditions.
Keeping the system in Recirculation
mode, particularly with the A/C of f ,
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.
The air conditioning does not rely on
engine temperature.
1. 2. 3.
Heating and Cooling
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures
Vent ilat ion
How to Use the System
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For saf ety, make sure you have a
clear view through all the windows
bef ore driving away.To shut of f the system temporarily,
turn the fan speed and temperature
control dials all the way to the lef t.
You should shut the system
completely of f only f or the f irst f ew
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.
Start the engine.
Select .
When you select , the
system automatically switches to
Fresh Air mode and turns on the
A/C.
Switch the fan and temperature
controls to maximum.
To rapidly remove exterior f rost or
ice f rom the windshield (on very cold
days), f irst select the Recirculation
mode. Once the windshield is clear,
select the Fresh Air mode to avoid
f ogging the windows. These settings direct all the air f low
to the defroster vents at the base of
the windshield and the side window
def roster vents. The air f low 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.
To remove exterior f rost or ice f rom
the windshield and side windows
after the car has been sitting out in
cold weather: 1. 2. 3.
Heating and Cooling
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures
To Turn Everything Of f
110

The automatic climate control
system in your Honda picks the
proper combination of air condi-
tioning, 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 f low f rom the
vents in the center and each side of
the dashboard is adjustable.To adjust the air f low f rom the
center vent, move the tab up-and-
down and side-to-side.
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.
For the climate control system to
provide heating and cooling, the
engine must be running. 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.
Thesideventscanbeopenedand
closed with the dials underneath
them.
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Only on EX V-6 model
Climat e Cont rol Syst em
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures111
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Pressing the OFF button shuts the
climate control system completely
of f . Keep the system completely of f
only f or short periods. To keep stale
air and mustiness f rom collecting,
you should have the f an running at
all times.
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 f ull 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.
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 f rom its current level to
the set temperature.
In cold weather, the f an will not
come on automatically until the car
has been driven f or a short time and
the heater starts to develop warm air.
To put the Automatic Climate
Control in f ully-automatic mode,
press the AUTO button and set the
f an control dial to AUTO, then set
the desired temperature by turning
the temperature control dial. You will
see FULL AUTO in the system’s
display. The light above the
buttonalsoshowsyouwhich
mode, Recirculation or Fresh Air, is
selected.
Fully-automatic Operation
Climat e Cont rol Syst em
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures113
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