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To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.
If equipped.
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Your Vehicle at a Glance
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HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS
REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER
WINDSHIELD
WIPERS/WASHERS
AUDIO SYSTEM
HAZARD WARNING
BUTTON
(P.66)
(P.88) (P.68)
PASSENGER AIRBAG
OFF INDICATOR
(P.30)
(P.67)
SHIFT LEVER (A/T)
INSTRUMENT PANEL
BRIGHTNESS
(P.67) CLOCK
(P.65)
(P.135)
(P.171) (P.161)
(P.137)
HORN
CRUISE CONTROL
MASTER BUTTON
(P.138) MOONROOF SWITCH
A/T model is shown. STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENT
(P.69)
CRUISE CONTROL
BUTTONS
(P.138) PARKING BRAKE
(P.68)
REMOTE AUDIO
CONTROLS
VEHICLE STABILITY
ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM
ON/OFF SWITCH (P.103)
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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 .54
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Instrument Panel .55
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Instrument Panel Indicators . 56
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Gauges .61
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Trip Meter .61
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Odometer .62
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Fuel Gauge .62
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Temperature Gauge . 62
Outside Temperature ..................................
Indicator .62
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Check Fuel Cap Indicator . 63
Controls Near the Steering ...........................................
Wheel .64
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Windshield Wipers and Washers . 65
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Turn Signals and Headlights . 66
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 67
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Hazard Warning Button . 67
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Rear Window Def ogger . 68
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Parking Brake .68
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Steering Wheel Adjustment . 69
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Keys and Locks .70
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Immobilizer System .71
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Ignition Switch .72
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Door Locks .73
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Power Door Locks .73
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Childproof Door Locks . 73...............
Tailgate and Hatch Glass . 74
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Remote Transmitter .75
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Seats .78
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Seat Heaters .86
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Power Windows .86
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Moonroof .88
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Mirrors .88
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Interior Convenience Items . 90
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Beverage Holders .91
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Built-in Table .91
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Glove Box .93
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Coin Tray .93
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Sunglasses Holder .94
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Center Table .94
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Accessory Power Sockets . 95
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Center Pocket .95
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Sun Visor .95
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Interior Lights .95
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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This indicator comes on with the
high beam headlights. For more
inf ormation, see page .
On Canadian models, this indicator
comes on with reduced brightness
when the daytime running lights
(DRL) are on (see page ).
This indicator comes on when you
turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position with the headlight
switch of f and the parking brake set.
It should go of f 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
withtheDRL.Theremayalsobea
problem with the high beam
headlights.This indicator comes on as a
reminder that you must ref uel soon.
The lef t or right turn signal indicator
blinks when you signal a lane change
or turn. If an indicator does not blink
or blinks rapidly, it usually means
one of the turn signal bulbs is
burned out (see page ). Replace
the bulb as soon as possible, since
other drivers cannot see that you are
signaling.
When you press the hazard warning
button, both turn signal indicators
and all turn signals on the outside of
the vehicle f lash. When the indicator comes on, there
is about 2.74 US gal (10.4
)of fuel
remaining in the tank bef ore the
needle reaches E. There is a small
reserve of f uel remaining in the tank
when the needle does reach E.
This indicator comes on if the
tailgate or the hatch glass is not
closed tightly.
This indicator comes on if any door
is not closed tightly.
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Canadian models only
Turn Signal and Hazard Warning
Indicators High Beam Indicator
L ow Fuel Indicator
Daytime Running L ights
Indicator Tailgate and Hatch Glass
Open Indicator
Door-open Indicator
Instrument Panel Indicators
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.
If equipped.
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Controls Near the Steering Wheel
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CRUISE CONTROL
MASTER BUTTON
(P.138)HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS
SHIFT LEVER (A/T)
WINDSHIELD WIPERS/
WASHERS
A/T model is shown. REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER
HAZARD WARNING BUTTON
(P.65) (P.
67)
(P.88)
(P.68)
(P.30)
(P.69)
(P.66)
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF
INDICATOR
VEHICLE STABILITY
ASSIST (VSA)
SYSTEM ON/OFF
SWITCH INSTRUMENT PANEL
BRIGHTNESS
(P.67)
(P.171)
MOONROOF SWITCH
REMOTE AUDIO
CONTROLS
(P.135) (P.161)
PARKING BRAKE
(P.68)
STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENT
CRUISE CONTROL
BUTTONS
(P.138) HORN
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µTurntheknobontheleftsideof the
instrument panel to adjust the
brightness of the instrument panel
lights. Push the button below the center
vents to turn on the hazard warning
lights (f our-way f lashers). This
causes all f our outside turn signals
and both turn indicators in the
instrument panel to f lash. Use the
hazard warning lights if you need to
park in a dangerous area near heavy
traffic, or if your vehicle is disabled.
To f lash the high beams, pull the
lever back lightly, then release it.
The high beams will stay on as long
as you hold the lever back.
The headlights revert to normal
operation when you turn the switch
to the ‘‘ ’’ position. With the headlight switch off, 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. To turn on high
beams, push the lever f orward until
you hear a click. The blue high beam
indicator will come on (see page ).
Pull the lever back to return to the
low beams. 59
Canadian models only
Hazard Warning Button
Instrument Panel Brightness
Daytime Running L ights High Beams
Headlights, Instrument Panel Brightness, Hazard Warning Button
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS
CONTROL KNOB

To release the parking brake, push
andholdthereleasebuttononthe
side of the parking brake lever, pull
the lever toward you slightly, then
push the lever f orward.
The parking brake indicator on the
instrument panel should go out when
the parking brake is fully released
with the engine running (see page). Push the lever under the steering
column all the way down.
Move the steering wheel so it
points toward your chest, not
toward your f ace. Make sure you
can see the instrument panel
gauges and indicators.
Make any steering wheel adjustment
bef ore you start driving.
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Parking Brake, Steering Wheel A djustment
Steering Wheel A djustment
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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RELEASE BUTTON
Adjusting the steering wheel
position while driving may
cause you to lose control of the
vehicle and be seriously injured
inacrash.
Adjust the steering wheel only
when the vehicle is stopped.
Driving the vehicle with the parking
brake applied can damage the rear
brakes and axles.

Pull out the f astening strap f rom
the slit on the seat-back. Move the
f ront seat f orward slightly, then
attach the anchor on the fastening
strap to the hook on the bottom of
the f ront seat. Adjust the f ront
seat to the desired position.Reverse this procedure to return the
seat to the upright position.
Make sure the seat is securely
latched bef ore driving.
When you are not using the
fasteningstrap,rollupthestrapand
store it properly into the slit on the
seat-back.
Make sure all rear shoulder belts are
positioned in f ront of the rear seat-
backs.
In the center seating position of the
rear seat, be sure the detachable
anchor is latched securely bef ore
using the seat belt (see page ).
Make sure all items in the cargo area
are secured. Loose items can f ly
f orward and cause injury if you have
to brake hard (See
on page ).
Pull the fastening strap tab toward
the slit to tighten the strap, and
make sure the seat is secure. Make sure that the f olded up rear
seat does not interf ere with the f ront
passenger’s seat-back. This will
cause the f ront passenger’s weight
sensors to work improperly (see
page ). Also check the passenger
airbag of f indicator to assure proper
operation of the passenger’s
advanced front airbag.
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Seats
Carrying Cargo
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HOOK
FASTENING
STRAP HOOK
ANCHOR

You can increase the set cruising
speed in any of these ways:
You can decrease the set cruising
speed in any of these ways:
When climbing a steep hill, the
automatic transmission may
downshif t to hold the set speed.
Press and hold the RES/ACCEL
button. When you reach the
desired cruising speed, release the
button.
Push on the accelerator pedal until
you reach the desired cruising
speed, then press the SET/
DECEL button.
To increase the 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).
Cruise control may not hold the 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 indicator
on the instrument panel will come
back on.
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.
If you need to decrease your
speed quickly, use the brakes as you
normally would.
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Changing the Set Speed
Cruise Control
Features
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NOTE:

Reach in between the hood and
the f ront grille with your f ingers.
The hood latch handle is above
the ‘‘H’’ logo. Push this handle up
until it releases the hood. Lif t the
hood.
If the hood latch handle moves
stif f ly, or if you can open the hood
without lifting the handle, the
mechanism should be cleaned and
lubricated.
Park the vehicle, and set the
parking brake. Pull the hood
release handle located under the
lower lef t corner of the dashboard.
The hood will pop up slightly.
Push the f uel f ill door closed until
it latches. Screw the fuel fill cap back on
until it clicks at least once. If you
do not properly tighten the cap,
the malf unction indicator lamp
maycomeon(seepage ).
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Service Station Procedures
Opening and Closing the Hood
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HOOD RELEASE HANDLE
LATCH

Modif ying your vehicle, or installing
some non-Honda accessories, can
make it unsaf e. Bef ore you make any
modif ications or add any accessories,
be sure to read the f ollowing
inf ormation.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 and anti-lock brakes.Bef ore installing any accessory:
Make sure the accessory does not
obscure any lights, or interf ere
with proper vehicle operation or
perf ormance.
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. In these areas,
accessories may interf ere with
proper operation of the side
curtain airbags.
Your dealer has Honda accessories
that allow you to personalize your
vehicle. 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 and stability.
Be sure electronic accessories do
not overload electrical circuits
(see page ) or interf ere with
proper operation of your vehicle.
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A ccessories and Modif ications
A ccessories
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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.