Honda 2009 Accord Coupe Manuale Utente

As you read this manual, you willfind information that is preceded bya symbol. Thisinformation is intended to help youavoid damage to your vehicle, ot

Your vehicle is equipped with manyfeatures that work together toprotect you and your passengersduring a crash.However, you and your passengerscan’t ta

CONTINUEDTo remove a head restraint forcleaning or repair, pull it up as far asit will go. Push the release button,then pull the restraint out of the

The driver’s and front passenger’sseats have active head restraints. Ifthe vehicle is struck severely fromthe rear, the occupant properlysecured with

The back of the rear seat folds down,giving you direct access to the trunk.The seat-back is released from insidethe trunk.When storing cargo, you can

Make sure that the folded seat-backdoes not press against the frontpassenger’s seat, as this could causethe weight sensors to workimproperly.Make sure

Both front seats are equipped withseat heaters. Because of the sensorsfor the side airbag cutoff system,there is no heater in the passenger’sseat-back

Keeptheinsideandoutsidemirrorsclean and adjusted for best visibility.Be sure to adjust the mirrors beforeyou start driving.The inside mirror has day a

Push the appropriate edge of theadjustment switch to move themirrorright,left,up,ordown.When you finish, move theselector switch to the center (off)po

−Turn the ignition switch to the ON(II) position to raise or lower eitherwindow. To open a window, push theswitchdownandholdit.Releasetheswitch when y

−When you push the main switch in,the indicator comes on and thepassenger’s window cannot be raisedor lowered. Use the main switchwhenyouhavechildreni

You can open and close the windowsand the moonroof (if equipped) withthe key in the driver’s door lock.Turn the key clockwise, thenrelease it.Insert t

−−−−Your vehicle is equipped with seatbelts in all seating positions.When properly worn, seat belts:Help protect you in almost everytype of crash, inc

To close:Insert the key in the driver’s doorlock.Turn the key counterclockwise,then release it.To close the windows and themoonroof further, turn and

− To open the moonrooffully, pull back the moonroof switchfirmly, then release it. The moonroofautomatically opens all the way. Tostop the moonroof fr

You can use the remote transmitteror the key to operate the moonrooffrom the outside. Refer to pagefor details.Auto reverse stops sensing when themoon

To apply the parking brake, pull thelever up fully. To release it, pull upslightly, push the button, and lowerthe lever. The parking brakeindicator on

Interior Convenience ItemsInstruments and Controls111VANITY MIRRORSUN VISORTRUNKCENTER POCKETSAUXILIARY INPUT JACKCOAT HOOKBEVERAGE HOLDERACCESSORY PO

Open the glove box by pulling thehandle to the left. Close it with a firmpush. Lock or unlock the glove boxwith the master key.The glove box light com

The console compartment isequipped with a detachable tray.To remove this tray, slide it forward,then pull it up.To close, lower the armrest, andpush i

Each socket is intended to supplypower for 12 volt DC accessoriesthat are rated 120 watts or less (10amps).Your vehicle has two accessorypower sockets

To use the sun visor, pull it down.Whenusingthesunvisorfortheside window, remove the support rodfrom the clip, and swing it out.In this position, the

To use a coat hook, pull it down.Close it with a firm push.Make sure the coat hook is closedwhen you are not using it. This hookis not designed for la

CONTINUEDYour vehicle has a supplementalrestraint system (SRS) with frontairbags to help protect the heads andchests of the driver and a front seatpas

The ceiling light has a three-positionswitch; ON, Door Activated, andOFF. In the Door Activated (center)position, the light comes on whenyou:The ceili

The spotlights (with the switch inthe DOOR position) also come onwhen you unlock the door with thekey or the remote transmitter, andwhen you remove th

The courtesy light between thespotlights comes on when you turnthe parking lights on. To adjust itsbrightness, turn the select/resetknob on the instru

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The heating and air conditioningsystem in your vehicle provides acomfortable driving environment inall weather conditions.The standard audio system ha

＊＊: If equippedVents, Heating, and A/CLX, LX-S and EX122MODE CONTROLBUTTONSFAN CONTROL DIAL RECIRCULATION BUTTON TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIALMAX A/C BUTTO

Turn this dial to increase or decreasethe fan speed and airflow.Turning this dial clockwise increasesthe temperature of the airflow.This button turns

Air flows from the floorvents.When you select , the systemautomatically switches to fresh airmode. If you switch the mode fromor to , the systemkeeps

Air conditioning places an extra loadon the engine. Watch the enginecoolant temperature gauge (see page). If it moves near the red zone,turn off the A

To remove fog from the inside of thewindows:Turning the fan speed control dial allthe way to the left shuts the systemoff.Keep the system off for shor

The most important things you needto know about your airbags are:They are designed to supplementthe seat belts.Always wearyour seat belt properly, and

Climate Control SystemWith navigation systemWithout navigation systemEX-L and all V6Features127AUTO BUTTONAIRCONDITIONINGBUTTONAUTOINDICATORDRIVER’S S

The automatic climate controlsystem in your vehicle picks theproper combination of airconditioning, heating, and ventilationto maintain the interior t

When the indicator in the dualbutton is on, the driver’s side andpassenger’s side temperature can becontrolled independently (see page).When you set t

▲▼When the indicator in the button ison, air from the vehicle’s interior issent through the system again.When the indicator is off, air isbrought in f

This button turns the rear windowdefogger off and on (see page ).Pushing this button also turns thepower mirror heaters on and off.Use the mode contro

Your vehicle has two temperaturecontrol switches, one for the driver,and one for the front passenger.Thedriver’ssideandthepassenger’sside temperature

To set the driver’s side temperatureto a different value than thepassenger’s, press the DUAL button,then push the switch up or down onthe driver’s sid

Theclimatecontrolsystemhastwosensors. A sunlight sensor is in thetop of the dashboard, and atemperature sensor is next to thesteering column. Do not c

＊＊An audio system is standard on allmodels. Read the appropriate pages(as shown below) to use yourvehicle’s audio system.For vehicles without navigati

Most audio system functions can becontrolled by standard buttons, bars,and knobs. In addition, you canaccess some functions by using theselector knob

−CONTINUEDAdjust the driver’s seat as far to therear as possible while allowing you tomaintain full control of the vehicle.Have a front passenger adju

Playing the FM/AM Radio (Models without navigation system)FeaturesWithout XM satellite radioWith XMsatellite radio137SKIP BARSELECTORKNOBPRESETBUTTONS

−−−The band and frequency that theradio was last tuned to are displayed.To change bands, press the AM orFM button. On the FM band, ST willbe displayed

−−Each preset button canstore one frequency on AM and twofrequencies on FM.Select the desired band, AM orFM. FM1 and FM2 let you storetwo frequencies

On the FM band, you can select afavorite station and display theprogram service name according tothe information provided by theradio data system (RDS

▲▼On the FM band selected, you canselect the program categoryprovided by the RDS. Press eitherside ( or ) of the CATEGORYbar (FOLDER bar on models wit

＊＊The scan function samples allstations with strong signals on theselected RDS category. To activate it,press and release the SCAN button.You will see

−−−−−−Adjusts the bass.Adjusts the side-to-side strength of the sound.Adjusts the front-to-backstrength of the sound.Adjusts the treble.Adjusts the st

Playing the XM Satellite Radio (EX-L and all V6 models without navigation system)144CATEGORY BARXM RADIO BUTTONMENU BUTTONRETURN BUTTON SELECTOR KNOBS

−To listen to XM satellite radio, turnthe ignition switch to theACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position,and press the button. Thelast channel you listened t

−▼▲−−The SCAN function givesyou a sampling of all channels whilein the channel mode. In the categorymode, only the stations within thatcategory are sc

If you sit too close to the steeringwheel or dashboard, you can beseriously injured by an inflating frontairbag, or by striking the steeringwheel or d

−−−−−−−Youcanstoreupto12preset channels using the six presetbuttons. Each button stores onechannel from the XM1 band and onechannel from the XM2 band.

The XM satellites are in orbit overthe equator; therefore, objects southof the vehicle may cause satellitereception interruptions. To helpcompensate f

There may be other geographicsituations that could affect XMSatellite Radio reception.After you’ve registered with XMRadio, keep your audio system in

Playing Discs (Models without navigation system)Without XM satellite radioWith XM satellite radio150SCANBUTTONMENU BUTTONSKIP BARPOWER/VOLUME KNOBTITL

−−−−−−This audio system can also playCD-Rs and CD-RWs compressed inMP3 or WMA formats. Whenplaying a disc in MP3, you will see‘‘MP3’’ in the display.

Your vehicle’s in-dash disc changerholdsuptosixdiscs.You cannot load and play 3-inch(8-cm) discs in this unit.When the disc load indicator turnsgreen

With the folder name, you will seethe FOLDER indicator in the display.The TRACK indicator is shown withthe file or track name.The display shows up to

−Use the SKIP bar while a disc isplaying to select passages andchange tracks (files in MP3 or WMAmode).In MP3 or WMA mode, use theFOLDER bar (CATEGORY

−▲▼▲▼You can select any type of repeat,random and scan modes by using theMENU button and the selector knob.Push the MENU button to displaythemenuitems

−−−−−Thisfeature, when activated, plays thefiles within a current folder inrandom order, rather than in theorder they are compressed in MP3or WMA. To

Adjust the driver’s head restraint sothe center of the back of your headrests against the center of therestraint.Properly adjusted head restraintswill

−−The SCAN functionsamples all the tracks on the disc inthe order they are recorded on thedisc (all files in the selected folder inMP3 or WMA mode). T

− This feature, whenactivated, samples the first track oneach disc in order (the first file inthemainfolderoneachdiscinMP3or WMA mode). To activate th

If you turn the system off while adisc is playing, either with thepower/volume knob or by turningoff the ignition switch, the disc willstay in the dri

Thechartontherightexplainstheerror messages you may see in thedisplay while playing a disc.If you see an error message in thedisplay while playing a d

Most audio system functions can stillbe controlled by standard buttons,dials, and knobs, but some functionscan only be accessed using theinterface dia

Playing the FM/AM Radio (Models with navigation system)162INTERFACE DIALCENTER DISPLAYSCAN/A.SEL (SCAN/AUTOSELECT) BARSKIP BARNAVIGATION SCREENPOWER/V

The ignition switch must be in theACCESSORY (I) or the ON (II)position. Press the AUDIO button toview the audio control display. Turnthe system on by

−−−The skip (seek)function searches up and down fromthe current frequency to find astation with a strong signal. Toactivate it, press either side ( or

−−If you aretraveling far from home and can nolonger receive your preset stations,you can use the auto select feature tofind stations in the local are

To switch the PS name displayfunction on and off, press andrelease the TITLE button. With thesystem on, you will see the ‘‘PS ON’’message on the cente

This could causevery serious injuries in a crash.Position the lap part of the belt aslow as possible across your hips,then pull up on the shoulder par

ROCK: Rock, classic rock and softrock musicCOUNTRY: Country musicSOFT: Adult hits and soft musicTOP 40: Top 40 hitsOLDIES: Nostalgia music and oldiesR

▲▼You can also select an RDS categorywith the CATEGORY bar. Presseither side ( or ) of theCATEGORY bar to display an RDScategory in the center display

To activate RDS program searchwith the interface dial, push theAUDIO button to display the FMradio information on the screen.Push the selector down, a

Turn the knob to the desired RDScategory.To activate RDS program scan withthe interface dial, push the AUDIObutton to display the FM radioinformation

This function displays the radio textinformation of the selected RDSstation.To activate radio text display, usethe interface dial. Push the selectordo

To adjust them, press the AUDIObutton, push the interface selectordown, and turn the interface knob toSOUND. Then press ENTER on theselector.BASS, TRE

−−−To adjust bassand treble, select BASS or TREBLE,andpressENTERontheinterfaceselector. The current setting isshownonthedisplay.Turntheinterface knob

Playing the XM Satellite Radio (Models with navigation system)174AUDIO BUTTON INTERFACE DIALTUNE BARCATEGORY BARPRESET BUTTONSTITLE BUTTONXM RADIO BUT

Your vehicle is capable of receivingXMSatellite Radio anywhere in theUnited States, and Canada, exceptHawaii and Alaska. XMis aregistered trademark of

−−−To switch between thecategory mode and channel mode,press and hold the TITLE buttonuntil the mode changes. TheCATEGORY or CHANNEL mode isdisplayed

After all occupants have adjustedtheir seats and head restraints, andput on their seat belts, it is veryimportant that they continue to situpright, we

−▼▲−−Youcanstoreupto12preset channels using the six presetbuttons. Each button stores onechannel from the XM1 band and onechannel from the XM2 band.To

−−−−−−The signal iscurrently tooweak. Move thevehicle to an areaaway from tallbuildings, andwith anunobstructed viewof the southernhorizon.The selecte

The XM satellites are in orbit overthe equator; therefore, objects southof the vehicle may cause satellitereception interruptions. To helpcompensate f

Driving on a road beside a verticalwall, steep cliff, or hill to the southof you.Driving on the lower level of amulti-tiered road.Driving on a single

CONTINUEDPlaying Discs (Models with navigation system)Features181SKIP BARSCAN/A.SEL (SCAN/AUTOSELECT) BARPOWER/VOLUME KNOBCD BUTTONINTERFACE DIALAUDIO

Your vehicle’s audio system has anin-dash disc changer with the samecontrols used for the radio. Tooperate the disc changer, the ignitionswitch must b

To load multiple discs in oneoperation:With the ignition in theACCESSORY (I) or the ON (II)position, press and hold the LOADbutton until you hear a be

When you play CD-TEXT, you willsee the track name, artist name, andalbum name on the screen. Whenyou play MP3/WMA discs, you willsee the track name an

You can also choose a track directlyfrom a track list. Press ENTER onthe interface selector, and the tracklist screen will be shown. If there areno tr

To replay the current trackcontinuously, select TRACKREPEAT, and press ENTER on theinterface selector. As a reminder,you will see REPEAT next toTRACKo

When driving, remember to situpright and adjust the seat as farback as possible while allowing fullcontrol of the vehicle. When ridingas a front passe

To replay the current disccontinuously, select DISC REPEAT,andpressENTERontheinterfaceselector. As a reminder, you will seeREPEAT next to DISC on the

−−−−−−The changer plays MP3/WMA filesin recorded order. Each disc canhold up to 400 playable files within 8folder layers. When playing MP3discs, a dis

Changing and Selecting the Folders/FilesUsing the interface selector, you cansee the list of all the files and folderswithin a disc. While playing a M

This feature, when activated, playsall files in the current folder inrandom order. To activate folderrandom play, select FOLDERRANDOM by interface kno

You can also eject discs when theignition switch is off:To eject one disc, press and releasethe eject button.To eject all discs, press and hold theeje

Thechartontherightexplainstheerror messages you may see in thecenter display while playing a disc.If you see an error message in thecenter display whi

When using CD-R or CD-RW discs,use only high quality discs labeledfor audio use.When recording a CD-R orCD-RW, the recording must beclosedforittobeuse

The in-dash disc player/changer hasa sophisticated and delicatemechanism. If you insert a damageddisc as indicated in this section, itmaybecomestuckin

Small, irregular shaped discs Discs with scratches, dirty discsCD-R or CD-RW may not play dueto the recording conditions.Scratches and fingerprints on

The radio can receive the completeAM and FM bands.Those bands cover these frequen-cies:AM band: 530 to 1,710 kHzFM band: 87.7 to 107.9 MHzHow well the

Event Data RecordersThis data belongs to the vehicle owner and may not be accessed by anyone elseexcept as legally required or with the permission of

Your seat belt system includes lap/shoulder belts in all seating positions.The front seat belts are alsoequipped with automatic seat belttensioners.If

Radio signals, especially on the FMband, are deflected by large objectssuch as buildings and hills. Yourradio then receives both the directsignal from

▲▼＋−＋−＋−The VOL button adjusts the volumeup ( ) or down ( ). Press the topor bottom of the button, hold it untilthe desired volume is reached, thenrel

＋−＋−The auxiliary input jack is inside theconsole compartment. The systemwill accept auxiliary input fromstandard audio accessories.When a compatible

If your vehicle’s battery is discon-nected or goes dead, or the radiofuse is removed, the audio systemwill disable itself. If this happens,you will se

To set the time, press the CLOCKbutton until you hear a beep. Thedisplayed time begins to blink.Change the hours by pressing the H(hour) button until

△Turn the selector knob to select‘‘CLOCK ADJUST.’’Press the selector knob (ENTER)to enter your selection. Thedisplay changes to the clockadjusting dis

To set the time, turn the selectorknob and select the hours or theminutes, then press the knob toenter your selection. The displaychanges to the setti

With the system set, you can stillopen the trunk with the remotetransmitter without triggering thealarm. The alarm will sound if thetrunk lock is forc

Do not attempt to alter this systemor add other devices to it.Use the remote transmitterto quickly check that the hood, thetrunk, and both doors are c

Compass operation can be affectedby driving near power lines orstations, across bridges, throughtunnels, over railroad crossings, pastlarge vehicles,

The lap/shoulder belt goes overyour shoulder, across your chest,and across your hips.To fasten the belt, insert the latchplate into the buckle, then t

Turn the selector knob to select‘‘CALIBRATION.’’Press the selector knob (ENTER)to enter your selection. Thedisplay shows you ‘‘PUSH CALSTART.’’The aud

In most areas, there is a variationbetween magnetic north and truenorth. Zone selection is required sothe compass can compensate for thisvariation. To

The audio system is not related tothe compass system. Even if thecompasssystemisinthezonesetting mode, the display returns tothe normal display which

Cruise control allows you to maintainasetspeedabove25mph(40km/h)without keeping your foot on theaccelerator pedal. It should be usedfor cruising on st

You can decrease the set cruisingspeed in any of these ways:If you need to decrease yourspeed quickly, use the brakes as younormally would.Press and h

Pressing the CRUISE button turnsthe system completely off and erasesthe previous cruising speed.When you push the CANCEL button,or tap the brake or cl

×The HomeLinkuniversaltransceiver built into your vehiclecanbeprogrammedtooperateuptothree remotely controlled devicesaround your home, such as garage

−−If you justreceived your vehicle and have nottrained any of the buttons inHomeLink before, you should eraseany previously learned codes beforetraini

If you are training the second or third buttons, go directly to step 1.CONTINUEDHomeLink Universal TransceiverFeatures215０８／０６／１１ １８：５６：３９ ３１ＴＥ０６１０ ０２

HomeLink is a registeredtrademark of Johnson Controls, Inc.As required by the FCC:This device complies with Part 15 of theFCC rules. Operation is subj

For added protection, the front seatbelts are equipped with automaticseat belt tensioners. When activated,the tensioners immediately tightenthe belts

HFL recognizes simple voicecommands, such as phone numbersand names. It uses these commandsto automatically dial, receive, andstore numbers. For morei

When HFL is in use, the soundcomes through the vehicle’s frontaudio system speakers. If the audiosystem is in use while operatingeither of the HFL but

When you are operating the HFL,dialing or receiving calls with theaudio system in use, you will see theabove screen on the navigationdisplay.You will

Here are some guidelines for usingvoice control:TheHFLisoperatedbytheHFLTalk and Back buttons on the leftside of the steering wheel. The nextfew pages

Many commands can be spokentogether. For example, you cansay, ‘‘Dial 123-456-7891.’’To enter a string of numbers in aCall or Dial command, you can say

ThevoiceoftheHFLcanbesettomale or female (U.S. models only).Also, the incoming notification canbe set to a ring tone, a prompt, or nonotification.Pres

The HFL will accept a numeric, four-digit passcode that you can use forsecurity purposes.Follow the system setupprocedure as described previously.Pres

Your Bluetooth compatible phonewith Hands Free Profile must bepaired to the HFL before you canmake and receive hands-free calls.To confirm that your p

CONTINUEDPress and release the Talk button.After the beep, say the four-digitcode you want to use. For example,say‘‘1,2,3,4.’’TheHFLresponseis,‘‘1,2,3

Press and release the Talk button.After the beep, say the new nameof the phone. For example, say‘‘Lisa’s phone.’’ The HFL responseis, ‘‘The name has b

If a seat belt is worn during a crash,it must be replaced by the dealer. Abelt that has been worn during acrash may not provide the same levelof prote

To change from the currently linkedphone to another paired phone, do this:To list all paired phones, do this: To find out the status of the phone bein

You can make calls using any phonenumber, or by using a name in theHFL phonebook. You can also redialthe last number called. During a call,theHFLallow

＃To make a call using a name in the HFLphonebook, do this:To send a number during a call, do this:With your phone on and theignition in the ACCESSORY

Press and release the Talk button.After the beep, say ‘‘Send.’’ Thedial tones will be sent, and the callwill continue.Press and release the Talk butto

During a call, you can mute orunmute your voice to the person youare talking to.Press and release the Talk button.After the beep, say ‘‘Mute.’’ TheHFL

To edit the number of a name, do this: To delete a name, do this:Press and release the Talk button.After the beep, say ‘‘Phonebook.’’The HFL response

Press and release the Talk button.After the beep, say ‘‘Yes.’’ TheHFL response is, ‘‘The name hasbeen deleted. Returning to themain menu.’’Press and r

Press and release the Talk button.After the beep, say ‘‘Yes.’’ TheHFL response is ‘‘Calling.’’ Onceconnected, you will hear theperson you called throu

If you want to continue to storeany other numbers, press andrelease the Talk button. After thebeep, say ‘‘Yes.’’ The HFLresponse is, ‘‘HFL is now wait

To use the cellular phonebook withHFL, say or select a ‘‘CellularPhonebook’’ icon from theinformation screen. The navigationdisplay will change as sho

CONTINUEDAdditional Information About Your AirbagsAirbag System ComponentsDriver and Passenger Safety21(3)(5)(4)(12)(6)(8)(8)(1)(9)(2)(11)(5)(13)(14)(

To import the cellular phonebookYou can import the phonebook ofyour cellular phone in the HFL. Linkyour phone to the HFL and select‘‘Import Cellular P

Select a phonebook from thedisplayed list. If the phonebook youselect has a PIN icon, you will needthe 4-digit PIN number to access thephonebook. The

−Select the number (1 6) of thedesired person from the list.Up to three category icons aredisplayed in the right side of the list.These category icons

To delete the imported phonebookTo store a number in the BluetoothHandsFreeLinkYou can delete the storedphonebook from the HFL.Link your phone to the

To add, change, or remove a PINnumber from any phonebookYou can add, change or remove aPIN number from any phonebook.Select ‘‘PIN Number’’ from the‘‘S

Weight sensors that monitor theweight on the front passenger’sseat. If the weight is about 65 lbs(29 kg) or less (the weight of aninfant or small chil

CONTINUEDDuring a frontal crash, your seat beltrestrains your lower body and torso,and the front airbag helps protectyour head and chest.Although both

Your front airbags are dual-stageairbags. This means they have twoinflation stages that can be ignitedsequentially or simultaneously,depending on cras

CONTINUEDThe driver’s advanced front airbagsystem includes a seat positionsensor under the seat. If the seat istoo far forward, the airbag willinflate

Moving the front seat forciblyback against cargo on the seat orfloor behind it.Hanging heavy items on the frontpassenger seat, or placing heavyitems i

−−−−−−Your safety, and the safety of others,is very important. And operating thisvehicle safely is an importantresponsibility.To help you make informe

CONTINUEDYour vehicle has a side airbag cutoffsystem designed primarily to protecta child riding in the front passenger’sseat.Although Honda does not

If the impact is on the passenger’sside, the passenger’s side curtainairbag will inflate even if there are nooccupants on that side of the vehicle.One

If you see any of these indications,the airbags and seat belt tensionersmay not work properly when youneed them.If the indicator comes on at anyother

If the indicator comes on with nofront seat passenger and no objectson the seat, or with an adult ridingthere, something may be interferingwith the we

Together, airbags andseat belts provide the bestprotection.Tampering could causethe airbags to deploy, possiblycausing very serious injury.This could

Improperly replacingor covering front seat-back coverscan prevent your side airbags frominflating during a side impact.If water oranother liquid soaks

−−−Children depend on adults to protectthem. However, despite their bestintentions, many adults do not knowhow to protect childpassengers.If you have

−Front airbags have been designed tohelp protect adults in a moderate tosevere frontal collision. To do this,the passenger’s front airbag is quitelarg

−To remind you of the passenger’sfront airbag hazards, and thatchildren must be properly restrainedin a back seat, your vehicle haswarninglabelsonthed

−Many parents say they prefer to putan infant or a small child in the frontpassenger seat so they can watch thechild, or because the child requiresatt

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−If they do, theycould be very seriously injured in acrash.If you are not wearing aseat belt in a crash, you could bethrown forward and crush thechild

An infant must be properlyrestrained in a rear-facing, recliningchild seat until the child reaches theseat maker’s weight or height limitfor the seat,

Of the different seats available, werecommend those that have a five-point harness system as shown.A child who is at least one year old,and who fits w

Conventional child seats must besecured to a vehicle with a seat belt,whereas LATCH-compatible seatsare secured by attaching the seat tohardware built

After selecting a proper child seatand a good place to install the seat,there are three main steps ininstalling the seat:All child seats must besecure

Make sure there are no objectsnear the anchors that couldprevent a secure connectionbetween the child seat and theanchors.Move the seat belt buckle or

Other LATCH-compatible seatshave a flexible-type connector asshown above.Whatever type you have, followthe child seat maker’s instructionsfor adjustin

When not using the LATCH system,all child seats must be secured to thevehicle with the lap part of a lap/shoulder belt.With the child seat in the desi

To deactivate the lockable retractorand remove a child seat, unlatch thebuckle, unroute the seat belt, and letthe belt fully retract.Push and pull the

Since a tether can provide additionalsecurity to the lap/shoulder beltinstallation, we recommend using atether whenever one is required oravailable.Af

What gasoline to use, how to break-in your new vehicle, and how to loadluggage and other cargo.How to order manuals and othertechnical literature.A co

When a child reaches therecommended weight or height limitfor a forward-facing child seat, thechild should sit in a back seat on abooster seat and wea

Does the shoulder belt crossbetween the child’s neck and arm?Is the lap part of the belt as low aspossible, touching the child’sthighs?Will the child

Of course, children vary widely. Andwhile age may be one indicator ofwhen a child can safely ride in front,there are other important factors youshould

Devices intended toimprove a child’s comfort orreposition the shoulder part of aseat belt can make the belt lesseffective and increase the chanceof se

Your vehicle’s exhaust containscarbon monoxide gas. Carbonmonoxide should not enter thevehicle in normal driving if youmaintain your vehicle properly

These labels are in the locationsshown. They warn you of potentialhazards that could cause seriousinjury or death. Read these labelscarefully.If a lab

This section gives information aboutthe controls and displays thatcontribute to the daily operation ofyour vehicle. All the essentialcontrols are with

＊＊＊＊If equipped:Control Locations54POWER WINDOWSWITCHESMIRROR CONTROLSAUDIO SYSTEMPOWER DOOR LOCKMASTER SWITCHHOOD RELEASEHANDLEHEATING/COOLINGCONTROL

＊＊＊If equippedThe U.S. instrument panel is shown. Differences for the Canadian models are noted in the text.:Instrument PanelInstruments and Controls5

The instrument panel has manyindicators to give you importantinformation about your vehicle. This indicator comes on when youturn the ignition switch

＊＊＊＊If equipped:Your Vehicle at a GlanceYour Vehicle at a Glance3POWER WINDOWSWITCHESMIRROR CONTROLSAUDIO SYSTEMPOWER DOOR LOCKMASTER SWITCHHOOD RELEA

This indicator comes on briefly whenyou turn the ignition switch to theON (II) position. If it comes on atany other time, it indicates that thepasseng

This indicator normally comes on fora few seconds when you turn theignition switch to the ON (II)position. If it comes on at any othertime, there is a

This indicator normally comes on fora few seconds when you turn theignition switch to the ON (II)position. If it comes on while driving,it indicates t

This indicator reminds you that theexterior lights are on. It comes onwhen the light switch is in either theor position. If you turn theignition switc

This indicator comes on when thesecurity system is set. For moreinformation, see page .This indicator comes on for a fewseconds when you turn the igni

This indicator comes on when youturn on the cruise control system bypressing the CRUISE button (seepage ).This indicator normally comes on fora few se

＊＊If equipped:GaugesInstruments and Controls63U.S. A/T model is shown.TACHOMETER SPEEDOMETERTEMPERATURE GAUGEFUEL GAUGETRIP METERODOMETER/CHECK FUEL C

The odometer shows the totaldistance your vehicle has beendriven. It measures miles in U.S.models and kilometers in Canadianmodels. It is illegal unde

This shows how much fuel you have.It may show slightly more or lessthan the actual amount. The needlereturns to the bottom after you turnoff the ignit

−−−−−−−−±±Select the outside temperaturedisplay, then press and hold theselect/reset knob for 10 seconds.The following sequence will appearfor1seconde

＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊Only on vehicles equipped with navigation system. Refer to the navigation system manual.To use the horn, press the center pad of the steerin

The information display in theinstrument panel shows you theengine oil life and maintenanceservice items when the ignitionswitch is in the ON (II) pos

＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊If equippedTo use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.Only on vehicles equipped with navigation system. Refer to the naviga

−−−−−−−−−MISTOFFINT IntermittentLO Low speedHI High speedWindshield washersPush the right lever up or down toselect a position.The wipers are not acti

−−−＊＊＊＊Push down on thelever to signal a left turn and up tosignal a right turn. To signal a lanechange, push lightly on the lever,and hold it. The le

− The automatic lightingfeature turns on the headlights andall other exterior lights, when itsenses low ambient light.To turn on automatic lighting, t

The headlights revert to normaloperation when you turn them onwith the switch.With the headlight switch off or inthe position, the high beamheadlights

The select/reset knob on theinstrument panel controls thebrightness of the instrument panellights. Turn the knob to adjust thebrightness with the igni

Push the button between the centervents to turn on the hazard warninglights (four-way flashers). Thiscauses all four outside turn signalsand both turn

The defogger and antenna wires onthe inside of the rear window can beaccidentally damaged. Whencleaning the glass, always wipe sideto side.The rear wi

Move the steering wheel up ordown, and in or out, so it pointstoward your chest, not towardyour face. Make sure you can seethe instrument panel gauges

−This section gives you importantinformation about how to protectyourself and your passengers. Itshows you how to use seat belts. Itexplains how your

Youshouldhavereceivedakeynumber tag with your keys. You willneed this key number if you everhave to get a lost key replaced. Useonly Honda-approved ke

If the system repeatedly does notrecognize the coding of your key,contact your dealer.Do not attempt to alter this systemor add other devices to it. E

−−−−The ignition switch has fourpositions: LOCK (0), ACCESSORY(I), ON (II), START (III)You can insert orremove the key only in this position.To turn t

When the door is unlocked, you canseetheredindicatoronthelocktababove the inner door handle.Youcanopenorclosethewindowsand the moonroof (if equipped)

The auto door locking feature hasthree possible settings:The auto door locking isdeactivated all the time.The doors lock whenever youmove the shift le

Make sure the shift lever is in thePark (P) position (A/T vehicles).Turn the ignition switch to the ON(II) position, and open the driver’sdoor.Pushand

Pushandholdthefrontofthemaster door lock switch on thedriver’s door. You will hear a click.Keep holding the switch until youhear another click (after

The auto door unlocking isdeactivated all the time.The auto door unlocking featurehas five possible settings:Make sure the shift lever is in thePark (

Pushandholdtherearofthemaster door lock switch on thedriver’s door. You will hear a click.Continue to hold the switch:Until you hear another click(aft

Release the switch, and within 5seconds, turn the ignition switchto the ACCESSORY (I) position.move the shiftlever to the Park (P) position.Turn the i

−You’ll find many safetyrecommendations throughout thissection, and throughout this manual.Therecommendationsonthispageare the ones we consider to be

−−−−Press this button onceto unlock the driver’s door. Push ittwice to unlock the passenger’s door.Some exterior lights will flash twiceeach time you

Battery type: CR1616Avoid dropping or throwing thetransmitter.Protect the transmitter fromextreme temperature.Do not immerse the transmitter inany liq

＋As required by the FCC:This device complies with Part 15 of theFCC rules. Operation is subject to thefollowing two conditions: (1) This devicemay not

To protect items in the trunk whenyou need to give the key to someoneelse:To close the trunk, press down onthe trunk lid.Youcanopenthetrunkintwoways:P

As a safety feature, your vehicle hasa release lever on the trunk latch sothe trunk can be opened from theinside.Parents should decide if theirchildre

−Moves the seat forwardand backward.The controls for the poweradjustable driver’s seat are on theoutside edge of the seat bottom. Youcan adjust the se

−See pages for important safetyinformation and warnings about how toproperly position the seats and seat-backs.11 13Make all seat adjustments beforeyo

To use the console lid as an armrest,slide it to one of its three positions.Make all seat adjustments beforeyou start driving.To get into the rear sea

To get into the rear seat on thedriver’s side, open the door and pullup on the seat-back adjustment lever.The seat-back will tilt forward toallow easi

See page for important safetyinformation and a warning aboutimproperly positioning head restraints.13Your vehicle is equipped with headrestraints in a