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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............................ 34
Indicator Lights................................ 35
Gauges............................................. 39
Speedometer............................... 39
Trip Meter................................... 39
Odometer..................................... 39
Temperature Gauge................... 40
Fuel Gauge.................................. 40
Maintenance Required
Indicator................................... 40
Controls Near the Steering Wheel...................................... 41
Headlights...................................
42
Daytime Running
Lights............ 42
Instrument Panel Brightness.... 43
Turn Signals................................. 43
Windshield Wipers...................... 44
Windshield Washers................... 44 Rear Window Wiper and Washer...................................... 45
Hazard Warning.......................... 45
Rear Window Defogger.............. 45
Steering Wheel Adjustment....... 46
Steering Wheel Controls ................ 48 Cruise Control.............................. 48
Horn............................................. 51
Keys and Locks................................ 51
Keys............................................... 51
Ignition Switch............................. 52
Power Door Locks....................... 53Remote Transmitter.................... 54
Childproof Door Locks............... 54
Tailgate......................................... 55 Glove Box..................................... 55
Seats................................................. 56
Passenger Seating...................... 56
Seat Adjustments........................ 56
Driver's Seat Power HeightAdjustment.............................. 57
Head Restraints.......................... 58
Third Seat Access....................... 58 Removing the Second Seats
in the Six-Passenger Model.... 59
Folding the Second Seats in the Seven-Passenger
Model................................... 60
Reclining the Second Seat.......... 61
Folding the Third Seat in All Models...........................
62
Power Windows.............................. .
64
Sunroof............................................. 65
Mirrors............................................. 66
Adjusting the Power Mirrors.....
67
Parking Brake.................................
68
Digital Clock..................................... 68
Beverage Holder.............................. 69 Dashboard Compartment............... 70
Center Poket.................................... 71
Coin Box........................................... 71
Vanity Mirror................................... 71
Cigarette Lighter............................. 72
Ashtrays........................................... 72
Interior Lights.................................. 73
Ceiling Lights.............................. 73
Spotlights..................................... 73
Tailgate Light............................... 74 Courtesy Lights........................... 74
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Indicator Lights
The instrument panel has many indicators to give you important
information about your car.
Lamp Check
Many of the indicator lights come on
when you turn the ignition switch ON (II), allowing you to see that they
are working. The instrument panel should look like the illustration. If an
indicator does not light during this
test, it cannot alert you if that system develops a problem. Have the dealer
check your car for burned-out bulbs
or other problems.
* The U.S. instrument panel is
shown. Differences for the Canadian
model are noted in the text.
Instruments and Controls
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP/
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT* PARKING BRAKE AND
BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR*
CRUISE CONTROLINDICATOR
DOOR AND BRAKE
LAMP MONITOR
HIGH BEAM
INDICATOR
LOW FUEL
INDICATOR
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
SYSTEM INDICATOR LOW OIL PRESSURE
INDICATOR
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE
SYSTEM INDICATOR* CHARGING
SYSTEM
INDICATOR SEAT BELT
REMINDER
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Indicator Lights
Seat Belt Reminder Light
This indicator lights when you turn the ignition ON (II). It is a reminder
to you and your passengers to
protect yourselves by fastening theseat belts. A beeper also sounds if
you have not fastened your seat belt.
If you do not fasten your seat belt,
the beeper will stop after a few seconds but the light stays on until
you do. Both the light and the beeper stay off if you fasten your seat belt
before turning on the ignition. Low Oil Pressure
Indicator
This indicator lights when the oil pressure in the engine drops lowenough to cause damage. It should
light when the ignition is ON (II) and
go out after the engine starts. If this
light flashes or stays on when the engine is running, there is a possi-
bility of serious engine damage. Safely pull to the side of the road andshut off the engine as soon as you
can. Turn to page 204 for in- structions and precautions on
checking the engine.
Charging System
Indicator
This light indicates the battery is not being charged. It should come on
when the ignition is ON (II), and goout after the engine starts. If this
light comes on while driving, the
battery is not being charged. Turn to
page 205 for information about what
to do. Parking Brake
and Brake
System
Indicator
This light has two functions:
1. It lights as a reminder that you have set the parking brake.Driving with the parking brake set
can damage the brakes and tires,
and cause the Anti-lock brakesystem to turn off (see page 125).
2. It can indicate the brake fluid level is low if it remains lit after you
release the parking brake orcomes on while driving. This is
normally due to worn brake pads.
Have your dealer check the
braking system for worn pads or
fluid leaks.
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BRAKE
US
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Indicator Lights
Supplemental Restraint
System Indicator
The SRS light normally comes on for a few seconds when you turn the
ignition ON (II). If it doesn't, or it stays on after the engine starts,
something is wrong with the
Supplemental Restraint System. It
may also flash on and off to indicate
a problem.
If you see any of these indications,
the airbag may not work when
needed in an accident. Take the car
to your dealer promptly for diagnosis
and service.
Anti-lock Brake System(ABS) Indicator
Only on cars equipped with ABS (see
page 125)
This light normally comes on when you turn the ignition ON (II) and goes off after the engine starts. If if
comes on at any other time, there is
a problem in the ABS. If this happens,
fake the car to your dealer to have it
checked. With the light on, your car
still has normal braking ability but no
anti-lock.
Malfunction IndicatorLamp
Check Engine Light
This light comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition
switch ON (II). If it comes on at any
other time, it indicates one of the
engine's emission control systems
may have a problem. Turn to page 206 for information about what to do. Door and Brake Lamp Monitor
The appropriate light comes on in this display if the tailgate or any door
is not closed tightly. If a brake lightdoes not work, the BRAKE LAMP
indicator comes on when you push
the brake pedal with the ignition switch ON (II).
A burned out brake light is a hazard when drivers behind you cannot tell
you are braking. Have your brake lights repaired right away.
All the lights in the monitor display come on for a few seconds when you
turn the ignition switch ON (II).
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Canada
ABS
Canada
US
SR
S
US
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Indicator Lights
Turn Signal andHazard WarningIndicators
The left or right turn signal light blinks when you signal a lane changeor turn. If the light does not blink or
blinks rapidly, it usually means one of the turn signal bulbs is burned out (see page 178). Replace the bulb as
soon as possible, since other drivers
cannot see that you are signalling.
When you turn on the Hazard
Warning switch, both turn signal lights blink. All turn signals on theoutside of the car should flash.
"Daytime Running
Lights" Indicator
Canadian models only
This indicator lights when you turnthe ignition to ON (II) with the
headlight switch off and the parking
brake set. It should go off if you turnon the headlights or release the
parking brake. If it comes on at any other time, it means there is a
problem with the DRL. There may also be a problem with the high
beam headlights.
High Beam Indicator
This light comes on with the high beam headlights. See page 42 for
information on the headlight
controls.
Cruise Control Indicator
This lights when you set the cruise
control. See page 48 for information
on operating the cruise control.
Low Fuel Indicator
This light comes on as a reminder that you must refuel soon. Shift Lever Position Indicator
This indicator shows which shift position the shift lever is in.
The "D4" indicator comes on for a few seconds when you turn theignition switch ON (II). If it flashes
while driving (in any shift position), it indicates a possible problem in the
transmission. Avoid rapid acceler-
ation and have the transmissionchecked by an authorized Honda
dealer as soon as possible.
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CRUISE
CONTROL
DRL
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Controls Near the Steering Wheel
The rotating switch on the left lever controls the lights. Turning this switch to the first position " " turns
on the parking lights, taillights,
instrument panel lights, side-marker
lights, and rear license plate lights.
Turning the switch to the second position " " turns on the headlights. If you leave the lights on with the
ignition switch in ACCESSORY (I)
or LOCK (0), you will hear a
reminder chime when you open the driver's door.
To change between low beams and high beams, pull back on the turnsignal lever until you hear a click,
then let go. The blue high beam
indicator will light (see page 38). To flash the high beams, pull back
and hold the turn signal lever.
Release the lever and the high
beams will go off.
The high beams will stay on for as long as you hold the lever, no matter
what position the headlight switch is
in.
Daytime Running Lights(Canadian Models)
With the headlight switch off, the high beam headlights come on withreduced brightness when you turn
the ignition switch to ON (II) and release the parking brake. They
remain on until you turn the ignitionoff, even if you set the parking brake.
The headlights revert to normal operation when you turn them on
with the switch.
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Steering Wheel Controls
3. Press and hold the SET/decel button on the steering wheel until
the CRUISE CONTROL light on
the instrument panel comes on.
This shows the system is now
activated.
The set speed may vary slightly, particularly on hills. Changing the Set Speed
You can increase the set cruising speed in either of two ways:
Press and hold the RESUME/accel button. The car will acceler-
ate slowly. When you reach the desired cruising speed, release the
button.
Push on the accelerator pedal. Ac-
celerate to the desired cruisingspeed and press the SET/decel
button.
You can decrease the set cruising
speed in either of two ways:
Press and hold the SET/decel
button. The car will decelerate.
Release the button when you reach the desired speed.
Tap the brake pedal lightly with your toot. The CRUISECONTROL light on the instru-
ment panel will go out. When the car slows to the desired speed,
press the SET/decel button. The car will then maintain the desired
speed.
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RESUME/
accel
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Steering Wheel Controls
Even with the cruise control turned
on, you can still use the accelerator
pedal to speed up for passing. After
completing the pass, take your foot
off the accelerator pedal. The car
will return to the set cruising speed.
Resting your foot on the brake or
clutch pedal will cause the cruise
control to cancel.
Cancelling the Cruise Control
Any of these actions cause the cruise control to cancel.
Tap the brake pedal.Press the SET/decel and RE-
SUME/accel buttons at the same
time.
Press the Cruise Control Master
Switch.
When you tap the brake pedal, or press the SET and RESUME buttonsat the same time, the CRUISE
CONTROL light on the instrument
panel will go out and the car will
begin to slow down. You can use the
accelerator pedal in the normal way. If you use the brake pedal to cancel
cruise control, the system retains the
previously-set cruising speed. To
return to that speed, accelerate to
above 25 mph (40 km/h) and press
the RESUME/accel button until the CRUISE CONTROL light comes on.
The car will accelerate to the same cruising speed as before.
If you cancel cruise control by
pressing the SET and RESUME
buttons at the same time, the previously-set cruising speed iserased. To use the cruise control,
accelerate to the desired cruisingspeed and press the SET/decel
button.
Pressing the Cruise Control Master
Switch turns the system completely off and erases the previous cruising
speed from memory. To use the
system again, refer to Using the
Cruise Control.
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Parking Brake, Digital Clock
Parking Brake
To apply the parking brake, pull the lever up fully. To release it, pull upslightly, push the button, and lower
the lever. The parking brake light on
the instrument panel should go out
when the parking brake is fully
released (see page 36). If you try to drive the car without releasing the
parking brake, the ABS cannot work
properly.
Driving the car with the parking brake
applied can damage the rear brakes
and axles.
Digital Clock
The digital clock displays the time with the ignition switch ON (II).
To set the clock:
1. Turn the ignition switch ON (II) to display the time.
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HOUR
MIN
RESET
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Service Station Procedures
Opening the Hood HOOD RELEASE HANDLE
1. Shift to Park or Neutral and set the parking brake. Pull the hood
release handle, located under the
left lower corner of the dashboard.
The hood will pop up slightly.
LATCH
2. Standing in front of the car, put your fingers under the front edgeof the hood to the right of center.
Slide your hand to the left until
you feel the hood latch handle. Push this handle up until it
releases the hood. Lift the hood. SUPPORT ROD
3. Pull the support rod out of its clip and insert the end into the hole on
the left side of the hood.
To close the hood, lift it up slightly to remove the support rod from the
hole. Put the support rod back into its holding clip. Lower the hood to
about a foot above the fender, then
let it drop.
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