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This section gives inf ormation about
the controls and displays that
contribute to the daily operation of
your vehicle. All the essential
controls are within easy reach............................
Control Locations . 56
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Instrument Panel . 57
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Instrument Panel Indicators . 59
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Gauges . 67
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Display Change Button . 68
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Odometer . 68
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Trip Meter . 68
Outside Temperature
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Indicator . 69
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Fuel Gauge . 70
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Temperature Gauge . 70
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Check Fuel Cap Message . 70
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Maintenance Minder . 71
Controls Near the Steering
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Wheel . 72
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Windshield Wipers and Washers . 73
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Turn Signals and Headlights . 74
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Fog Lights . 75
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 76
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Hazard Warning Button . 77
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Rear Window Def ogger . 77
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Steering Wheel Adjustments . 78
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Keys and Locks . 79
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Immobilizer System . 80
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Ignition Switch . 81 ......................................
Door Locks . 82
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Power Door Locks . 83
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Auto Door Locking/Unlocking . 84
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Remote Transmitter . 89
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Trunk . 93
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Emergency Trunk Opener . 94
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Seats . 95
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Seat Heaters . 103
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Power Windows . 104
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Moonroof . 106
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Mirrors . 108
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Parking Brake . 109
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Interior Convenience Items . 110
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Beverage Holders . 111
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Console Compartment . 111
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Glove Box . 111
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Coat Hook . 112
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Accessory Power Sockets . 112
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Vanity Mirror . 113
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Sun Visor . 114
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Interior Lights . 114
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Ceiling Light . 114
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Spotlights . 115
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Courtesy Light . 116
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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Canadian DX-G model with M/T has the electric power steering (EPS) indicator (see page 62 ) next to the immobilizer system indicator.
The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Dif f erences f or Canadian models are noted in the text.
Instrument Panel
Inst rument s and Cont rols
DX,LX,EX,EX-L intheU.S.,andDX-G,SE,EX,EX-L inCanada
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(P.64)
: If equipped
SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR
(P.66)
LOW FUEL INDICATOR(P.66)
(P.64)
(P.59, 350)
(P.59, 349)
LOW OIL PRESSURE
INDICATOR (P.61)(P.64)
MAINTENANCE MINDER
INDICATORSUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
SYSTEM INDICATOR
CRUISE MAIN INDICATOR
(P.65)
(P.65)
HIGH BEAM INDICATOR
LIGHTS ON INDICATOR
SIDE AIRBAG OFF
INDICATOR
DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS
INDICATOR
VSA ACTIVATION INDICATOR
VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA)
SYSTEM INDICATOR
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM
INDICATOR
CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR
(P.59, 349)
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM
INDICATOR
SEAT BELT REMINDER
INDICATOR
TRUNK-OPEN INDICATOR
(P.65)
DOOR-OPEN INDICATOR
(P.65)
(P.60)
(P.64) (P.65) (P.60)
PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE
SYSTEM INDICATOR
(P.61)
(P.59)
(P.62, 291)
CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR
(P.60, 351)
(P.63)
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING
SYSTEM (TPMS) INDICATOR
LOW TIRE PRESSURE
INDICATOR (P.63)
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The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Dif f erences f or Canadian models are noted in the text.
Instrument Panel
Si
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DOOR-OPEN INDICATOR
SEAT BELT REMINDER
INDICATOR
(P.59, 350) LOW FUEL INDICATOR (P.66)
SECURITY SYSTEM
INDICATOR (P.66)
CRUISE MAIN INDICATOR (P.64)
PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE
SYSTEM INDICATOR
(P.65)
SUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAINT SYSTEM
INDICATOR (P.60)
(P.60)
(P.64)
HIGH BEAM INDICATOR
LIGHTS ON INDICATOR
SIDE AIRBAG OFF
INDICATOR
VSA ACTIVATION INDICATOR
FOG LIGHT INDICATOR
DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS
INDICATOR
ELECTRIC POWER STEERING
(EPS) INDICATOR
LOW OIL PRESSURE
INDICATOR
CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR
(P.59, 349)
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (P.65)
(P.65)
(P.65)
(P.64)
(P.62)
(P.59, 349) CRUISE CONTROL
INDICATOR
(P.61)
MAINTENANCE MINDER INDICATOR
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM
INDICATOR
(P.62, 291)(P.64) (P.65)
TRUNK-OPEN INDICATOR
(P.65)
(P.59)
VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST
(VSA) SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.60, 351)
REV LIMIT INDICATOR (P.63)
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE
SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.61)
LOW TIRE PRESSURE INDICATOR (P.63)
TIRE PRESSURE
MONITORING SYSTEM
(TPMS) INDICATOR (P.63)If equipped
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If this indicator comes on when you
turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position and release the parking
brake, it means there is a problem
withtheDRL.Theremayalsobea
problem with the high beam
headlights. Have your vehicle
checked by your dealer.
This indicator comes on with the
high beam headlights. For more
inf ormation, see page .
This indicator also comes on with
reduced brightness when the
daytime running lights (DRL) are on
(see page ).This indicator comes on if either
door is not closed tightly.
This indicator comes on when the
washer f luid level is low. Add washer
f luid when you see this indicator
(see page ).
This indicator comes on if the trunk
lid is not closed tightly.
This indicator reminds you that the
exterior lights are on. It comes on
when the light switch is in either the
or position. If you turn the
ignition switch to the ACCESSORY
(I) or LOCK (0) position without
turning of f the light switch, this
indicator will stay on. A reminder
chime will also sound when you open
the driver’s door.
This indicator comes on when you
turn on the f og lights. For more
inf ormation, see page .
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Canadian models only
If equipped
High Beam IndicatorDoor-open Indicator
T runk-open Indicator L ights On Indicator
Washer Level Indicator
Daytime Running L ights
Indicator
Fog L ight Indicator
Instrument Panel Indicators
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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Turn the f og lights on and of f by
turning the switch next to the
headlight switch.
With the headlight switch of f or in
the position, the high beam
headlights and the high beam
indicator come on with reduced
brightness when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position and release the parking
brake. They remain on until you turn
the ignition switch of f , even if you
set the parking brake.
The headlights revert to normal
operation when you turn them on
with the switch.
You can use the f og lights only when
the headlights are on low beam.
They will go of f when you turn the
headlights of f or onto high beam.
If equipped
Headlights, Fog Lights
Fog Lights
Daytime Running L ights
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To apply the parking brake, pull the
lever up f ully. To release it, pull up
slightly, push the button, and lower
the lever. The parking brake
indicator on the instrument panel
should go out when the parking
brake is f ully released (see page ).
The outside mirrors are heated to
remove fog and frost. With the
ignition switch in the ON (II)
position, turn on the heaters by
pressing the rear window def ogger
button. The indicator in the button
comesonasareminder.Pressthe
button again to turn the heaters and
the def ogger of f .
60EX-L model in the U.S.
SE, EX-L and Si models in Canada
Power Mirror Heaters Parking Brake
Mirrors, Parking Brake
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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PARKING BRAKE LEVER
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER/
HEATED MIRROR BUTTON
Driving the vehicle with the parking
brake applied can damage the rear
brakes and hubs. A beeper will sound if
the vehicle is driven with the parking
brake on.
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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.
To increase the speed in very
small amounts, tap the RES/
ACCEL button. Each time you do
this, your vehicle speeds up about
1 mph (1.6 km/h). You can decrease the set cruising
speed in any of these ways:
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 causes the cruise
control to cancel.
Push on the accelerator pedal until
you reach the desired cruising
speed, then press the SET/
DECEL button. If you need to decrease your
speed quickly, use the brakes as you
normally would.
Tap the brake or clutch pedal
lightly with your f oot. The
CRUISE CONTROL indicator on
the instrument panel goes out.
When the vehicle slows to the
desired speed, press the SET/
DECEL button.
To slow down in very small
amounts, tap the SET/DECEL
button. Each time you do this,
your vehicle will slow down about
1 mph (1.6 km/h).
Press and hold the SET/DECEL
button. Release the button when
you reach the desired speed.
Changing the Set Speed
Cruise Control
Features
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Park the vehicle, and set the
parking brake. Pull the hood
release handle under the lower lef t
corner of the dashboard. The
hood will pop up slightly.
Screw the f uel f ill cap back on
until it clicks at least once. If you
do not properly tighten the cap,
the malf unction indicator lamp
maycomeon(seepage ).You
will also see a ‘‘CHECK FUEL
CAP’’ message on the inf ormation
display.
Push the f uel f ill door closed until
it latches.
Remove the f uel f ill cap slowly.
You may hear a hissing sound as
pressure inside the tank equalizes.
The fuel fill cap is attached to the
f uel f iller with a tether. Place the
cap in the holder on the f uel f ill
door.
Stop f illing the tank af ter the f uel
nozzle automatically clicks of f . Do
not try to ‘‘top off’’ the tank. This
leaves some room in the f uel tank
for the fuel to expand with
temperature changes.
If thefuelnozzlekeepsclickingoff
even though the tank is not f ull,
there may be a problem with your
vehicle’s fuel vapor recovery
system. The system helps keep
f uel vapor f rom going into the
atmosphere. Try f illing at another
pump. If this does not f ix the
problem, consult your dealer.
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Service Station Procedures
Opening and Closing the Hood
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HOOD RELEASE HANDLE
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Modif ying your vehicle, or installing
some non-Honda accessories, can
make your vehicle unsaf e. Bef ore
you make any modif ications or add
anyaccessories,besuretoreadthe
f ollowing inf ormation.
Your dealer has Honda accessories
that allow you to personalize your
vehicle, or improve its perf ormance.
These accessories have been
designed and approved f or your
vehicle, and are covered by warranty.
Although non-Honda accessories
may f it on your vehicle, they may not
meet f actory specif ications, and
could adversely af f ect your vehicle’s
handling, stability, and reliability.When properly installed, cellular
phones, alarms, two-way radios, and
low-powered audio systems should
not interf ere with your vehicle’s
computer controlled systems, such
as your airbags, anti-lock brakes, and
tire pressure monitoring system (if
equipped).Bef ore installing any accessory:
Make sure the accessory does not
obscure any lights, or interf ere
with proper vehicle operation or
perf ormance.
Be sure electronic accessories do
not overload electrical circuits
(see page ) or interf ere with
the proper operation of your
vehicle.
Bef ore installing any electronic
accessory, have the installer
contact your dealer for assistance.
If possible, have your dealer
inspect the f inal installation.
Do not install accessories on the
side pillars or across the rear
windows. Accessories installed in
theseareasmayinterferewith
proper operation of the side
curtain airbags. 352
A ccessories and Modif ications
A ccessories
Bef ore Driving
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Improper accessories or
modifications can affect your
vehicle’s handling, stability, and
performance, and cause a
crash in which you can be hurt
or killed.
Follow all instructions in this
owner’s manual regarding
accessories and modifications.
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If your vehicle has an automatic
transmission, set the parking brake
bef ore you put the transmission in
Park. This keeps the vehicle f rom
moving and putting pressure on the
parking mechanism in the
transmission.Make sure the parking brake is
f ully released bef ore driving away.
Driving with the parking brake
partially set can overheat or
damage the rear brakes.
Make sure the moonroof (if
equipped) and the windows are
closed.
Lock the doors.
Place any packages, valuables, etc.,
in the trunk or take them with you.
Turn of f the lights.
Always use the parking brake when
you park your vehicle. Make sure
the parking brake is set f irmly, or
your vehicle may roll if it is parked
on an incline.
Check the indicator on the
instrument panel to verif y that the
security system is set.
Never park over dry leaves, tall
grass, or other f lammable
materials. The hot three way
catalytic converter could cause
these materials to catch on fire.If the vehicle is f acing uphill, turn
the f ront wheels away f rom the
curb. If your vehicle has a manual
transmission, put it in f irst gear.
If the vehicle is f acing downhill,
turn the front wheels toward the
curb. If your vehicle has a manual
transmission, put it in reverse gear.
On vehicles with security system
Parking T ips
Parking
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Never install a sunshade between the
upper and lower meters on the
instrument panel. If you do, you could
cause heat damage to the upper meter
on a very hot day.
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