cruise control HONDA ACCORD 2004 CL7 / 7.G Owners Manual

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Your Vehicle at a Glance
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WINDSHIELD
WIPERS/WASHERS
INSTRUMENT PANEL
BRIGHTNESS
MOONROOF
SWITCH VOICE CONTROL
SWITCHES HEADLIGHTS/
TURN SIGNALS
REMOTE AUDIO
CONTROLS
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM HORN STEERING WHEEL
ADJUSTMENT HAZARD
WARNING LIGHTS
CRUISE CONTROLS
REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER
PASSENGER AIRBAG
OFF INDICATOR
(P.31)
(P.76)
(P.74)
(P.151)
(P.102)
(P.191) (P.78) (P.77, 113, 116)
(P.155)
(P.76)
(P.73)
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Control L ocations
Inst rument s and Cont rols60
PARKING BRAKE
POWER DOOR LOCK
SWITCHES
TRUNK RELEASE HANDLE/
FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES CRUISE CONTROL
INDICATOR LIGHTS
AND GAUGES
MIRROR CONTROLS
MOONROOF CONTROLS
ACCESSORY POWER SOCKETSHAZARD WARNING
LIGHTS
AUDIO SYSTEM
DIGITAL CLOCK
(P.110)
CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM
HEATING/COOLING
CONTROLS
(P.62, 68)
(P.102)
(P.98)
(P.83)
(P.99)
(P.89/165) (P.166)
(P.103) (P.107)(P.119)
(P.76)
(P.153)
(P.155)
(P.122,130,140,145)
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The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Dif f erences f or the Canadian models are noted in thetext.
Instrument Panel
Inst rument s and Cont rols61
CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR
LOW FUEL INDICATOR MAINTENANCE REQUIRED
INDICATOR
MALFUNCTION
INDICATOR LAMP TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM
INDICATOR
PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE
SYSTEM INDICATOR TCS ACTIVATION INDICATOR
LOW OIL PRESSURE
INDICATOR
CHARGING SYSTEM
INDICATOR
SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATOR
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM
(ABS) INDICATOR
SUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAINT SYSTEM
INDICATOR
DOOR AND TRUNK
OPEN MONITOR
SIDE AIRBAG CUTOFF
INDICATOR
CRUISE CONTROL MAIN
INDICATOR
(P.62)
(P.62)
(P.62) (P.65)
(P.62) LIGHTS ON INDICATOR (P.65) (P.64)
(P.63)
(P.63)
(P.64)
(P.63)
HIGH BEAM INDICATOR (P.66)
SEAT BELT INDICATOR (P.62)
(P.67)
(P.64)
(P.67)
(P.67)
(P.70)
(P.66)
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This indicator comes on f or a f ew
seconds when you turn the ignition
switch to ON (II). It will go of f if you
have inserted a properly-coded
ignition key. If it is not a properly-
coded key, the indicator will blink
and the engine will not start (see
page ).
This indicator also blinks several
times when you turn the ignition
switch f rom ON (II) to ACCESSORY
(I) or LOCK (0).
This indicator comes on when the
washer f luid level is low. Add washer
fluidwhenyouseethisindicator
come on (see page ).
This indicator comes on when you
turn on the Cruise Control Master
Button. (see page .)
This indicator comes on when you
set the cruise control. See page
f or inf ormation on operating the
cruise control.
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Canadian models only
Only on models equipped with Cruise
Control System Only on models equipped with Cruise
Control System
Immobilizer System
Indicator
Washer Level Indicator
Cruise Control Main
Indicator
Cruise Control Indicator
Instrument Panel L ights
Inst rument s and Cont rols67
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Controls Near the Steering Wheel
Inst rument s and Cont rols72
WINDSHIELD
WIPERS/WASHERS
MOONROOF
SWITCH HEADLIGHTS/
TURN SIGNALS
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM HORN TILT/TELESCOPIC
ADJUSTMENT
INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS
(P.102) HAZARD
WARNING LIGHTS
CRUISE CONTROLS
REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER
SEAT HEATERSPASSENGER AIRBAG
OFF INDICATOR
(P.31)
(P.76)
(P.74)
(P.191) (P.78)(P.73)
(P.76)
(P.155)
(P.77, 113, 116)
(P.91)
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The security system helps to dis-
courage vandalism and thef t of your
Honda.
The heating and air conditioning
systems in your Honda provide a
comf ortable driving environment in
all weather conditions.
The standard audio system has
many f eatures. This section de-
scribes those f eatures and how to
use them.
Your Honda has an anti-thef t audio
system that requires a code number
to enable it.
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Vents, Heating, and A/C . 110
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Air Flow Buttons . 112
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Vents, Heating, and A/C . 115
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Dual Temperature Control . 119
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Climate Control Sensors . 121
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Playing the Radio . 122
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To the Radio . 124
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To Select a Station . 124
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Adjusting the Sound . 127
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Radio Frequencies . 128
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Radio Reception . 128
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Playing a CD . 130
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Playing a CD, CD Changer . 132
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To Play a CD . 132
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To Stop Playing a CD . 135
Removing CD’s from the
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Changer . 135
Operating the Optional CD .................................
Changer . 136
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CD Player Error Messages . 137
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CD Changer Error Messages . 138
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Protecting your CDs . 139
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General Inf ormation . 139
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Protecting CD’s . 139
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Playing a Tape . 140
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To Play a Tape . 142 ............
To Stop Playing a Tape . 142
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Tape Search Functions . 143
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Caring the Tape and Player . 144
Playing the XM Satellite ......................................
Radio . 145
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Satellite Digital Radio . 145
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To Play XM Satellite Radio . 146
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To Select a Channel . 146
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Satellite Radio Signals . 148
Receiving Satellite Radio
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Service . 149
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Steering Wheel Controls . 151
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Radio Thef t Protection . 152
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Setting the Clock . 153
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Security System . 154
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Cruise Control . 155
HomeLink Universal
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Transceiver . 158
On all models except 4-cylinder LX
model
Features
Features109
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Cruise control allows you to maintain
asetspeedabove25mph(40km/h)
without keeping your f oot on the
accelerator pedal. It should be used
f or cruising on straight, open
highways. It is not recommended f or
city driving, winding roads, slippery
roads, heavy rain, or bad weather.Push in the Cruise Control Master
Buttononthesteeringwheel.The
CRUISE MAIN light on the
instrument panel comes on.
Accelerate to the desired cruising
speedabove25mph(40km/h).Press and release the DECEL/
SET button on the steering wheel.
The CRUISE CONTROL light on
the instrument panel comes on to
show the system is now activated.
1. 2. 3.
Except f or U.S. DX modelUsing the Cruise Control
Cruise Control
Features155
CRUISE CONTROL MASTER BUTTON
CANCEL
BUTTON RES/ACCEL
BUTTON
DECEL/SET
BUTTON
Improper use of the cruise
control can lead to a crash.
Use the cruise control only
when traveling on open
highways in good weather.
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Thecruisecontrolmaynotholdthe
set speed when you are going up and
down hills. If your speed increases
going down a hill, use the brakes to
slow down. This will cancel the
cruise control. To resume the set
speed, press the RES/ACCEL button.
The CRUISE CONTROL light on the
instrument panel will come back on.
You can increase the set cruising
speed in any of these ways:Press and hold the RES/ACCEL
button. When you reach the
desired cruising speed, release the
button. Push on the accelerator pedal. Ac-
celerate to the desired cruising
speed and press the DECEL/SET
button.
To increase your speed in very
small amounts, tap the RES/
ACCEL button. Each time you do
this, your vehicle will speed up
about 1 mph (1.6 km/h).
You can decrease the set cruising
speed in any of these ways:
Press and hold the DECEL/SET
button. Release the button when
you reach the desired speed.
To slow down in very small
amounts, tap the DECEL/SET
button repeatedly. Each time you
do this, your vehicle will slow
down about 1 mph (1.6 km/h). Tap the brake or clutch pedal
lightly with your f oot. The
CRUISE CONTROL light on the
instrument panel will go out.
When the car slows to the desired
speed, press the DECEL/SET
button.
Even with the cruise control turned
on, you can still use the accelerator
pedal to speed up f or passing. Af ter
completing the pass, take your foot
of f the accelerator pedal. The vehicle
will return to the set cruising speed.
Resting your f oot on the brake or
clutch pedal will cause the cruise
control to cancel.
Changing the Set Speed
Cruise Control
Features156
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When you push the CANCEL button,
or tap the brake or clutch pedal, the
system will remember the
previously-set cruising speed. To
return to that speed, accelerate to
above25mph(40km/h)thenpress
and release the RES/ACCEL button.
The CRUISE CONTROL light comes
on. The vehicle will accelerate to the
same cruising speed as bef ore.Pressing the Cruise Control Master
Switch turns the system of f and
erases the previous cruising speed.
Youcancancelthecruisecontrolin
any of these ways:
Tap the brake or clutch pedal.
Push the CANCEL button on the
steering wheel.
Press the Cruise Control Master
Switch.
Cancelling the Cruise Control Resuming the Set Speed
Cruise Control
Features157
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Always drive in the highest gear
possible.
Try to maintain a constant speed.
Everytimeyouslowdownand
speed up, your vehicle uses extra
fuel.Usethecruisecontrolwhen
appropriate.
Combine several short trips into
one.
The air conditioning puts an extra
load on the engine which makes it
usemorefuel.Usethefresh-air
ventilation when possible.
Always maintain your vehicle
according to the maintenance
schedule. See
(see page
).
Drive moderately. Rapid
acceleration, abrupt cornering and
hard braking use more f uel.
The build-up of snow or mud on
your vehicle’s underside adds
weight and rolling resistance.
Frequent cleaning helps your f uel
mileage and reduces the chance of
corrosion. an underinf lated tire
causes more ‘‘rolling resistance,’’
which uses f uel. 203
For example,
Bef ore Driving
Improving Fuel Economy
Owner’s
Maintenance Checks
Fuel Economy
170
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