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Contents

Owner's Identification Form

Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................... i

A Few Words About Safety .......................................................................................................................... ii

Your Car at a Glance ......................................................................................................................................2

Driver and Passenger Safety .......................................................................................................................5 Proper use and care of your car's seat belts, and Supplemental Restraint System.

Instruments and Controls...........................................................................................................................43 Instrument panel indicator and gauge, and how to use dashboard and steering column controls.

Comfort and Convenience Features.........................................................................................................85How to operate the climate control system, the audio system, and other convenience features.

Before Driving .............................................................................................................................................119What gasoline to use, how to break-in your new car, and how to load luggage and other cargo.

Driving ...........................................................................................................................................................133The proper way to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park, plus towing a trailer.

Maintenance .................................................................................................................................................147The Maintenance Schedule shows you when you need to take your car to the dealer.

Appearance Care.........................................................................................................................................207Tips on cleaning and protecting your car. Things to look for if your car ever needs body repairs.

Taking Care of the Unexpected...............................................................................................................217This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, and how to handle them.

Technical Information ...............................................................................................................................247ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information.

Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada) ......................................................................261A summary of the warranties covering your new Honda, and how to contact us.

Authorized Manuals (U.S. only)...............................................................................................................265How to order manuals and other technical literature.

Index ................................................................................................................................................................. I

Service Information Summary A summary of information you need when you pull up to the fuel pump.

This Owner’s Manual should beconsidered a permanent part of thevehicle, and should remain with thevehicle when it is sold.

This Owner’s Manual covers allmodels of the S2000. You may finddescriptions of equipment andfeatures that are not on yourparticular model.

The information and specificationsincluded in this publication were ineffect at the time of approval forprinting. Honda Motor Co., Ltd.reserves the right, however, todiscontinue or changespecifications or design at any timewithout notice and withoutincurring any obligation whatsoever.

Owner’s Identif ication

OWNER

ADDRESS

V. I. N.

DELIVERY DATE

DEALER NAME DEALER NO.

ADDRESS

OWNER’S SIGNATURE

DEALER’S SIGNATURE

STREET

CITY STATE/PROVINCE ZIP CODE/POSTAL CODE

(Date sold to original retail purchaser)

STREET

CITY STATE/PROVINCE ZIP CODE/POSTAL CODE

One of the best ways to enhance the enjoyment of your new Honda is toread this manual. In it, you will learn how to operate its driving controls andconvenience items. Afterwards, keep this owner’s manual in your car so youcan refer to it at any time.

Several warranties protect your new Honda. Read the warranty bookletthoroughly so you understand the coverages and are aware of your rightsand responsibilities.

Maintaining your car according to the schedules given in this manual helpsto keep your driving trouble-free while it preserves your investment. Whenyour car needs maintenance, keep in mind that your Honda dealer’s staff isspecially trained in servicing the many systems unique to your Honda. YourHonda dealer is dedicated to your satisfaction and will be pleased to answerany questions and concerns.

As you read this manual, you willfind information that is preceded bya symbol. Thisinformation is intended to help youavoid damage to your S2000, otherproperty, or the environment.

California Proposition 65 Warning

This product contains or emits chemicals known to the State ofCalifornia to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

Congratulations on your selection of the 2003 Honda S2000. We are certainyou will be pleased with your purchase of one of the most sophisticated andtechnologically-advanced sports cars in the world.

Introduction

WARNING:

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To help you make informeddecisions about safety, we haveprovided operating procedures andother information on labels and inthis manual. This information alertsyou to potential hazards that couldhurt you or others.

You will find this important safety information in a variety of forms,including:

preceded by a safety alert symbol and one ofthree signal words: , , or .These signal words mean:

such as Driver and Passenger Safety.

This entire book is filled with important safety information please read itcarefully.

such as Important Safety Reminders or ImportantSafety Precautions.

Your safety, and the safety of others,is very important. And operating thiscar safely is an importantresponsibility.

Of course, it is not practical orpossible to warn you about all thehazards associated with operating ormaintaining your car. You must useyour own good judgement.

on the car.

how to use this car correctly and safely.

A Few Words About Safety

Safety Messages

Safety Section

Safety Headings

Safety Labels

Instructions

DANGER WARNING CAUTION

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You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLYHURT if you don’t follow instructions.

You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLYHURT if you don’t follow instructions.

You CAN be HURT if you don’t followinstructions.

Your Car at a Glance

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HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNAL SWITCH(P.53)

HOOD RELEASEHANDLE

DOOR LOCKSWITCH(P.62)

POWER WINDOWSWITCHES

MIRRORCONTROLS(P.80)

ROOF SWITCH(P.73)

HAZARD WARNING SWITCH(P.80)

AUDIO SYSTEM(P.94)

HEATING AND AIRCONDITIONING(P.86)

REAR WINDOW DEFOGGERBUTTON(P.57)

WINDSHIELD WIPER CONTROLS(P.55)

(P.122)

(P.70)

Your Car at a Glance

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ENGINE START BUTTON

HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS(P.53)

HOOD RELEASE HANDLE CRUISE CONTROL MASTER SWITCH HORN

WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS(P.55)


INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS(P.54)

REMOTE AUDIO CONTROLS(P.113)

(P.135)

(P.122) (P.115)

This section gives you importantinformation about how to protectyourself and your passenger. Itshows you how to use seat beltsproperly. It explains your Supple-mental Restraint System. And it tellsyou how to properly restrain childrenin your car.

.........Important Safety Precautions . 6.............Your Car’s Safety Features . 7

.......................................Seat Belts . 8...........................................Airbags . 9

.....................Seats & Seat-Backs . 10..........................Head Restraints . 10

..................................Door Locks . 10........Pre-Drive Safety Checklist . 11

............................Protecting Adults . 12.....1. Close and Lock the Doors . 12

...........2. Adjust the Front Seats . 12............3. Adjust the Seat-Backs . 13

4. Fasten and Position the Seat.....................................Belts . 15

5. Maintain a Proper Sitting................................Position . 16

.....Advice for Pregnant Women . 17...Additional Safety Precautions . 18

........................Protecting Children . 18All Children Must Be

...............................Restrained . 19Your Car is Not Recommended

..............for Child Passengers . 19The Passenger’s Airbag Poses

......Serious Risks to Children . 20...Additional Safety Precautions . 22

General Guidelines for Using...............................Child Seats . 22

.........Protecting Small Children . 26.......Protecting Larger Children . 29

Additional Information About Your.................................Seat Belts . 33

..Seat Belt System Components . 33......................Lap/Shoulder Belt . 33

Automatic Seat Belt...............................Tensioners . 34

...............Seat Belt Maintenance . 34Additional Information About Your

...........................................SRS . 36........................SRS Components . 36

...........How Your Airbags Work . 36How the SRS Indicator Light

.......................................Works . 38..................................SRS Service . 39

...Additional Safety Precautions . 39.............Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 40

...................................Safety Labels . 41

Driver and Passenger Safety


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A seat belt is your best protection inall types of collisions. Airbagssupplement seat belts, but airbagsare designed to inflate only in amoderate to severe frontal collision.So even though your car is equippedwith airbags, make sure you andyour passenger always wear yourseat belts, and wear them properly.(See page ).

Since all children are safest in theback seat of a car, and your car doesnot have a back seat, we recommendthat you do not carry a childpassenger.

If a small child whomust be restrained in a forward-facing child seat, or a larger child,must ride in this car, be sure tofollow all instructions and safetywarnings in this manual. (See pages

and .)

While airbags can save lives, theycan cause serious or fatal injuries tooccupants who sit too close to them,or are not properly restrained.Infants, young children, and shortadults are at the greatest risk. Besure to follow all instructions andwarnings in this manual. (See page

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Alcohol and driving don’t mix. Evenone drink can reduce your ability torespond to changing conditions, andyour reaction time gets worse with

every additional drink. So don’t drinkand drive, and don’t let your friendsdrink and drive, either.

Excessive speed is a major factor incrash injuries and deaths. Generally,the higher the speed the greater therisk, but serious accidents can alsooccur at lower speeds. Never drivefaster than is safe for currentconditions, regardless of themaximum speed posted.

Having a tire blowout or amechanical failure can be extremelyhazardous. To reduce the possibilityof such problems, check your tirepressures and condition frequently,and perform all regularly scheduledmaintenance. (See page .)

You’ll find many safetyrecommendations throughout thissection, and throughout this manual.The recommendations on this pageare the ones we consider to be themost important.

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Important Safety Precautions

Due to the passenger’s

airbag hazard, you should nevercarry an infant in a rear-facing childseat in this car.

Be Aware of Airbag Hazards

Don’t Drink and Drive

Control Your Speed

Keep Your Car in Safe Condition

Always Wear Your Seat Belt

Your Car is Not Recommendedfor Child Passengers

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Your car is equipped with manyfeatures that work together toprotect you and your passengerduring a crash.

These safety features are designedto reduce the severity of injuries in acrash. However, you and yourpassenger can’t take full advantageof these safety features unless youremain sitting in a proper positionand

In fact, some safetyfeatures can contribute to injuries ifthey are not used properly.

Some safety features do not requireany action on your part. Theseinclude a strong steel frameworkthat forms a safety cage around thepassenger compartment; front andrear crush zones that are designed tocrumple and absorb energy during acrash; a collapsible steering column;and seat belt tensioners thatautomatically tighten the seat beltsin the event of a crash.


Your Car’s Safety Features

always wear your seat beltsproperly.

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(1) Safety Cage(2) Crush Zones(3) Seats & Seat-Backs(4) Head Restraints(5) Collapsible Steering Column(6) Seat Belts(7) Seat Belt Tensioners(8) Airbags(9) Door Locks

In addition, most states and allCanadian provinces require you towear seat belts.

For your safety, and the safety ofyour passenger, your car is equippedwith seat belts in both seatingpositions.

Seat belts have proven to be thesingle most effective safety device.

Not wearing a seat belt properlyincreases the chance of seriousinjury or death in a crash, eventhough your car has airbags.

Your seat belt system alsoincludes a light on the

instrument panel to remind you andyour passenger to fasten your seatbelts.

Always wearyour seat belt, and make sure youwear it properly.

Of course, seat belts cannotcompletely protect you in everycrash. But in most cases, seat beltscan reduce your risk of seriousinjury.

Help keep you in a good positionshould the airbags ever deploy. Agood position reduces the risk ofinjury from an inflating airbag, andallows you to get the bestadvantage from the airbag.

Keep you from being thrown outof the vehicle.

Help protect you in almost everytype of crash, including side andrear impacts and rollovers. (Yourairbag can only be helpful in a

moderate to severe frontalcollision.)

Keep you connected to the vehicleso you can take advantage of thevehicle’s built-in safety features.

When properly worn, seat belts:

Help keep you from being thrownagainst the inside of the car andagainst another occupant.


Why Wear Seat Belts

What you should do:


Seat Belts

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Not wearing a seat belt properlyincreases the chance of seriousinjury or death in a crash, evenif you have airbags.

Be sure you and yourpassenger always wear seatbelts and wear them properly.

This system also includesan indicator light on the

instrument panel to alert you to apossible problem with the system.

The most important things you needto know about your airbags are:

Always wearyour seat belt properly, and situpright and as far back as possiblefrom the steering wheel ordashboard.

To do their job, airbags mustinflate with tremendous force andspeed. So while airbags save lives,they can cause serious injuries toadults and larger children who arenot wearing seat belts, are notwearing them properly, are sittingtoo close to the airbag, or are notsitting in a proper position. Infantsand small children are at an evengreater risk of injury or death.

Your car has a SupplementalRestraint System (SRS) with frontalairbags to help protect the driver anda passenger.

Airbags aredesigned to deploy only during amoderate to severe frontalcollision.

The seat belts are the occupants’primary protection in all types ofcollisions. Airbags supplementseat belts by providing extraprotection for occupants’ headsand chests.


Airbags

What you should do:

Airbags can pose serious hazards.

Airbags offer no protection in sideimpacts, rear impacts, rollovers,or minor collisions.

Airbags do not replace seat belts.


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Head restraints can help protect youfrom whiplash and other injuries.

Keeping your doors locked reducesthe chance of being thrown out ofthe car during a crash. It also helpsprevent occupants from accidentallyopening a door and falling out, andoutsiders from unexpectedly openingyour doors.

Move the seatsas far back as possible, and keepadjustable seat-backs in an uprightposition whenever the car is moving.

Your car’s seats are designed to keepyou in a comfortable, uprightposition so you can take fulladvantage of the protection offeredby seat belts and the energyabsorbing materials in the seats.

How you adjust your seats and seat-backs can also affect your safety. Forexample, sitting too close to thesteering wheel or dashboardincreases the risk of you or yourpassenger being injured by strikingthe inside of the car, or by aninflating airbag.

Reclining a seat-back too far reducesthe seat belt’s effectiveness andincreases the chance that the seat’soccupant will slide under the seatbelt in a crash and be seriouslyinjured.

Seats & Seat-Backs Door Locks

Head Restraints



What you should do:

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Seat-backs are upright (see page).

To make sure you and yourpassenger get the maximumprotection from your car’s safetyfeatures, check the following eachtime before you drive away:

A small child riding in a forward-facing child seat is properlyrestrained (see page ).

Both doors are closed and locked(see page ).

All cargo is properly stored orsecured (see page ).

Remember, however, that no safetysystem can prevent all injuries ordeaths that can occur in severecrashes, even when seat belts areproperly worn and the airbags deploy.

Occupants are sitting upright andas far back as possible from thesteering wheel and dashboard(see page ).

You and any adult passenger, or alarger child who has outgrownchild seats, are wearing your seatbelts and wearing them properly(see page ).

The rest of this section gives moredetailed information about how youcan maximize your safety.

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Pre-Drive Safety Checklist

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Any driver who sits too close to thesteering wheel is at risk of beingseriously injured or killed by strikingthe steering wheel, or from beingstruck by an inflating airbag during acrash.

After everyone has entered the car,be sure the doors are closed andlocked.

The following pages provideinstructions on how to properlyprotect adult occupants.

These instructions also apply to achild whom you have decided islarge enough and mature enough toride as a passenger. (See page forimportant additional guidelines onhow to properly protect largerchildren.)

Your car has a doormonitor light on the

instrument panel to indicate when aspecific door is not tightly closed.

For safety, locking the doors reducesthe chance that a passenger,especially a child, will open a doorwhile the car is moving andaccidentally fall out. It also reducesthe chance of someone being thrownout of the car during a crash.

For security, locked doors canprevent an outsider fromunexpectedly opening a door whenyou come to a stop.

See page for how to lock thedoors.

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Introduction Adjust the Front Seats

Close and Lock the Doors1.

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To reduce the chance of injury, wearyour seat belt properly, sit uprightwith your back against the seat, andmove the seat away from thesteering wheel to the farthestdistance that allows you to maintainfull control of the car.

Once your seat is adjusted correctly,rock it back and forth to make surethe seat is locked in position.

See page for how to adjust theseats.

Adjust the driver’s seat-back to acomfortable, upright position,leaving ample space between yourchest and the airbag cover in thecenter of the steering wheel. If yousit too close to the steering wheel,you could be injured if the airbaginflates.

Most shorter drivers can get farenough away from the steeringwheel and still reach the pedals.However, if you are concerned aboutsitting too close, we recommend thatyou investigate whether some typeof adaptive equipment may help.

The National Highway Traffic SafetyAdministration and TransportCanada recommend that driversadjust the seat so the center of thechest is at least 10 inches (25 cm)away from the center of the steeringwheel. Also make sure yourpassenger moves the seat as far tothe rear as possible.

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Sitting too close to an airbagcan result in serious injury ordeath if the airbags inflate.

Always sit as far back from theairbags as possible.

See page for how to adjust seat-backs.

Reclining a seat-back so that theshoulder part of the belt no longerrests against the occupant’s chestreduces the protective capability ofthe belt. It also increases the chanceof sliding under the belt in a crashand being seriously injured. Thefarther a seat-back is reclined, thegreater the risk of injury.

A passenger should also adjust theseat-back to an upright position, butas far from the dashboard aspossible. A passenger who sits tooclose to the dashboard could beinjured if the airbag inflates.

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Reclining the seat-back too farcan result in serious injury ordeath in a crash.

Adjust the seat-back to anupright position and sit wellback in the seat.

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Position the lap part of the belt aslow as possible across your hips,then pull up on the shoulder part ofthe belt so the lap part fits snugly.This lets your strong pelvic bonestake the force of a crash and reducesthe chance of internal injuries.

Insert the latch plate into the buckle,then tug on the belt to make sure thebelt is securely latched. Also checkthat the belt is not twisted, because atwisted belt can cause seriousinjuries in a crash.

If necessary, pull up on the belt againto remove any slack from theshoulder part, then check that thebelt rests across the center of yourchest and over your shoulder. This

spreads the forces of a crash overthe strongest bones in your upperbody.

This could causevery serious injuries in a crash.


Protecting Adults

Fasten and Position the SeatBelts

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Never place the shoulder portion of alap/shoulder belt under your arm orbehind your back.

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Improperly positioning the seatbelts can cause serious injuryor death in a crash.

Make sure all seat belts areproperly positioned beforedriving.

See page for additionalinformation about your seat beltsystem and how to take care of yourbelts.

If a seat belt does not seem to workas it should, it may not protect theoccupant in a crash.

Anyone using a seat belt that isnot working properly can beseriously injured or killed. Have yourHonda dealer check the belt as soonas possible.

After occupants have adjusted theirseats and put on seat belts, it is veryimportant that they continue to situpright, well back in their seats, withtheir feet on the floor, until the car isparked and the engine is off.

Sitting improperly can increase thechance of injury during a crash. Forexample, if an occupant slouches,lies down, turns sideways, sitsforward, leans forward or sideways,or puts one or both feet up, thechance of injury during a crash isgreatly increased.

In addition, an occupant who is out ofposition can be seriously or fatallyinjured by striking interior parts ofthe car, or by being struck by aninflating airbag.

Remember, to get the bestprotection from your car’s airbagsand other safety features, you mustsit properly and wear your seat beltproperly.

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No one shouldsit in a seat with an inoperative seatbelt.

Maintain a Proper SittingPosition

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Sitting improperly or out ofposition can result in seriousinjury or death in a crash.

Always sit upright, well back inthe seat, with your feet on thefloor.

Pregnant women should also situpright and as far back as possiblefrom the steering wheel ordashboard. This will reduce the riskof injuries to both the mother andher unborn child that can be causedby a crash or an inflating airbag.

Each time you have a check-up, askyour doctor if it’s okay for you todrive.

Because protecting the mother is thebest way to protect her unborn child,a pregnant woman should alwayswear a seat belt whenever she drivesor rides in a vehicle.

Remember to keep the lap portion ofthe belt as low as possible acrossyour hips.

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Advice for Pregnant Women

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If they do, theycould be very seriously injured in acrash.

Devices intended to improveoccupant comfort or reposition theshoulder part of a seat belt canseverely compromise theprotective capability of the seatbelt and increase the chance ofserious injury in a crash.

Carrying hard or sharp objects onyour lap, or driving with a pipe orother sharp object in your mouth,can result in injuries if yourairbags inflate.

If yourhands or arms are close to theairbag covers in the center of thesteering wheel and on top of thedashboard, they could be injured ifthe airbags inflate.

Any objectattached to or placed on thecovers marked ‘‘SRS AIRBAG,’’in the center of the steeringwheel and on top of thedashboard, could interfere withthe proper operation of theairbags. Or, if the airbags inflate,the objects could be propelledinside the car and hurt someone.

Children depend on adults to protectthem. However, despite their bestintentions, many parents and otheradults may not know how toprotect young passengers.

So if you have children, or if you everneed to drive with a grandchild orother children in your car, be sure toread this section.

properly


Two people should never use thesame seat belt.

Do not put any accessories on seatbelts.

Do not place hard or sharp objectsbetween yourself and an airbag.

Keep your hands and arms awayfrom the airbag covers.

Do not attach or place objects onthe airbag covers.

Additional Safety Precautions Protecting Children

Protecting Adults, Protecting Children

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Each year, many children are injuredor killed in vehicle crashes becausethey are either unrestrained or notproperly restrained. In fact, vehicleaccidents are the number one causeof death of children ages 12 andunder.

To reduce the number of childdeaths and injuries, every state andCanadian province requires thatinfants and children be restrainedwhenever they ride in a vehicle.

(See page.)

(See page.)

We strongly recommend that you donot carry any child in this car.One reason is that your car does nothave a back seat, and accidentstatistics show that a child of anysize or age is safer when they areproperly restrained in the back seatof a vehicle.

In addition, your car has a passenger’sairbag which poses serious risks tochildren particularly infants andsmall children.

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All Children Must Be Restrained Your Car is Not Recommendedfor Child Passengers

Any child who is too small to wear aseat belt should be properlyrestrained in a child seat.

A larger child should always berestrained with a seat belt.

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Children who are unrestrainedor improperly restrained can beseriously injured or killed in acrash.

Any child too small for a seatbelt should be properlyrestrained in a child seat. Alarger child should be properlyrestrained with a seat belt.

Airbags have been designed to helpprotect adults in a moderate tosevere frontal collision. To do this,the passenger’s airbag is quite large,and it inflates with tremendousspeed.As a result, we urge you to followthese guidelines.

If a larger child must ride inthis car, see page for importantguidelines on how to decide whethera child is large enough and matureenough to ride as a passenger, andhow to properly protect the child.

If the vehicle seat is toofar forward, or the child’s head isthrown forward during a collision, aninflating airbag can strike the childwith enough force to kill or veryseriously injure a small child. If asmall child must ride in this car,follow the instructions on page .

If the airbaginflates, it can hit the back of thechild seat with enough force to kill orvery seriously injure an infant.

If you are not wearing a seatbelt in a crash, you could bethrown forward into thedashboard and crush the child.

If you are wearing a seat belt, thechild can be torn from your armsduring a crash. For example, ifyour car crashes into a parkedvehicle at 30 mph (48 km/h), a30-lb (14 kg) child will become a900-lb (410 kg) force, and you willnot be able to hold on.

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The Passenger’s Airbag PosesSerious Risks to Children

Small Children

Infants

Children who have outgrown childseats are also at risk of being injuredor killed by an inflating passenger’sairbag.

Larger Children

Placing a forward-facing child seat inthe front seat of a car equipped witha passenger’s airbag can behazardous.

Never put a rear-facing child seat inthe front seat of a car equipped witha passenger’s airbag.

Never hold a small child on yourlap.

Never put a seat belt over yourselfand a child.

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To remind you of the passenger’sairbag hazards, your car has warninglabels on the dashboard and on thedriver’s and passenger’s visors.Please read and follow theinstructions on these labels.

To remind you of the airbag hazards,your car has warning labels on thedriver’s and passenger’s visors.Please read and follow theinstructions on these labels.


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U.S. Models Canadian Models

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Leaving a child without adultsupervision is illegal in most statesand Canadian provinces and canbe very hazardous. For example, asmall child left in a car on a hotday can die from heatstroke. Achild left alone with the key in theignition can accidentally set thecar in motion, possibly injuringthemselves or others.

As discussed on page , becauseyour car does not have a back seat,and because of the passenger’sairbag hazard, we stronglyrecommend that you do not carry asmall child as a passenger in this car.

However, if you must carry a smallchild in this car, the child must beproperly restrained in a child seat.

The following pages give generalguidelines for selecting and installinga child seat. See page foradditional information.

Even very youngchildren learn how to unlockvehicle doors, turn on the ignition,and open the trunk, which canlead to accidental injury or death.

Children who play in cars canaccidentally get trapped inside thetrunk. Teach your children not toplay in or around cars. Know howto operate the emergency trunkopener and decide if your childrenshould be shown how to use thisfeature (See page ).

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Do not leave a child alone in yourcar.

Keep car keys and remotetransmitters out of the reach ofchildren.

Lock both doors and the trunkwhen your car is not in use.

General Guidelines for UsingChild Seats

Additional Safety Precautions

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To provide proper protection, a childseat should meet threerequirements:

The child seat shouldmeet Federal Motor VehicleSafety Standard 213 (FMVSS 213)or Canadian Motor Vehicle SafetyStandard 213 (CMVSS 213). Lookfor the manufacturer’s statementof compliance on the box and seat.

Due to variations in the design ofchild seats, vehicle seats, and seatbelts, all child seats will not fit allseating positions in all cars.

However, Honda is confident thatone or more child seat models can fitand be properly installed in allrecommended seating positions inyour car.

Before purchasing a child seat, werecommend that parents test thechild seat to make sure it fitsproperly in the passenger’s seat. If apreviously purchased child seat doesnot fit, you will need to buy adifferent one that will fit.

A child who is toolarge for a rear-facing child seat, andwho can sit up without support,should be restrained in a forward-facing child seat. See page foradditional information on protectingsmall children.

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The child seat should fit thepassenger’s seat.

The child seat should be of theproper type and size to fit the child.

The child seat should meet safetystandards.

Selecting a Child Seat

Small Children:

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The passenger’s airbag inflateswith enough force to kill orseriously injure an infant in arear-facing child seat.

Never in the passenger’sseat, due to the passenger’s airbaghazard.

Not recommended,due to the passenger’s airbaghazard. If a small child must ridein this car, move the vehicle seatto the rear-most position andsecure a front-facing child seatwith the seat belt. (see page ).

A small child in a forward-facingchild seat is also at risk. If thevehicle seat is too far forward,or the child’s head is thrownforward during a collision, aninflating airbag can kill orseriously injure the child.

This page briefly summarizesHonda’s recommendations on whereto place a child seat in your car.

If a small child must ride in thiscar, follow the instructionsprovided in this section.

This car is not equipped with atether attachment point.

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Placing a Child SeatInfants:

Small children:

Passenger’s Seat

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Airbags Pose SeriousRisks to Children

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After selecting a proper child seat,there are three main steps ininstalling the seat:

After installing a childseat, push and pull the seatforward and from side to side toverify that it is secure.

To provide security during normaldriving maneuvers as well as duringa collision, we recommend thatparents secure a child seat as firmlyas possible.

Make sure the child is properlystrapped in the child seataccording to the child seat maker’sinstructions. A child who is notproperly secured in a child seatcan be thrown out of the seat in acrash and be seriously injured.

When you are not using a child seat,either remove it and store it in a safeplace, or make sure it is properlysecured. An unsecured child seat canbe thrown around the car during acrash or sudden stop and injuresomeone.

However, a child seat does not needto be ‘‘rock solid.’’ It may be difficultto install a child seat so that it doesnot move at all. Some side-to-side orback-and-forth movement can beexpected and should not reduce thechild seat’s effectiveness.

All childseats must be secured to the carwith the lap part of a lap/shoulderbelt. A child whose seat is notproperly secured to the car can beendangered in a crash. See page

for instructions on how tosecure a forward-facing child seatin this car.

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Protecting Children


Make sure the child seat is firmlysecured.

Secure the child in the child seat.

Storing a Child Seat

Installing a Child Seat

Properly secure the child seat tothe car with a seat belt.

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The passenger’s airbag posesserious risks to small children. If thevehicle seat is too far forward, or thechild’s head is thrown forwardduring a collision, or the child isunrestrained or improperlyrestrained, an inflating airbag can killor seriously injure the child.

For these reasons, we recommendthat you do not carry a small child asa passenger.

If you decide to carry a small child inthis car, follow the instructions andguidelines below.

A child at least one year old who cansit up without support, and who fitswithin the child seat maker’s weightand height limits, should berestrained in a forward-facing,upright child seat.

We also recommend that a smallchild stay in the child seat as long aspossible, until the child reaches theweight or height limit for the seat.

Of the different seats available, werecommend those that have a five-point harness system as shown. If it is necessary to put a forward-

facing child seat in the passenger’sseat, move the passenger’s seat asfar to the rear as possible, be surethe child seat is firmly secured to thecar, and the child is properlystrapped in the seat.

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Protecting Children


Child Seat Type

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Improperly placing a forward-facing child seat in the frontseat can result in serious injuryor death if the airbags inflate.

If you must place a forward-facing child seat in front, movethe vehicle seat as far back aspossible and properly restrainthe child.

To activate the lockable retractor,slowly pull the shoulder part of thebelt all the way out until it stops,then let the belt feed back into theretractor (you might hear aclicking noise as the belt retracts).

After the belt has retracted, tug onit. If the belt is locked, you will notbe able to pull it out. If you can pullthe belt out, it is not locked andyou will need to repeat these steps.

The passenger’s seat belt has alocking mechanism that must beactivated to secure a child seat.

Move the vehicle seat to the rear-most position. Moving the seat asfar back as possible reduces thechance of a child being injured orkilled if the passenger’s airbaginflates. (See page forinstructions on how to adjust theseat.)

With the child seat in position,route the belt through the childseat according to the seat maker’sinstructions, then insert the latchplate into the buckle.

The following pages provideinstructions on how to secure aforward-facing child seat with thistype of seat belt.

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After confirming that the belt islocked, grab the shoulder part ofthe belt near the buckle and pullup to remove any slack from thelap part of the belt. Remember, ifthe lap part of the belt is not tight,the child seat will not be secure. Itmay help to put weight on thechild seat, or push on the back ofthe seat, while pulling up on thebelt.

Push and pull the child seatforward and from side to side toverify that it is secure enough tostay upright during normal drivingmaneuvers. If the child seat is notsecure, unlatch the belt, allow it toretract fully, then repeat thesesteps.

To deactivate the lockingmechanism in order to remove achild seat, unlatch the buckle,unroute the seat belt, and let the beltfully retract.

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The passenger’s airbag posesserious risks to children, includingthose who have outgrown child seats.If the vehicle seat is too far forward,or the child’s head is thrown forwardduring a collision, or the child isunrestrained or out of position, aninflating airbag can kill or seriouslyinjure the child.

For these reasons, we recommendthat you do not carry a childpassenger.

With this in mind, following aresome guidelines to help you decidewhen a given child may ride in yourcar.

When a child reaches therecommended weight or height limitfor a forward-facing child seat, thechild should wear a lap/shoulder belt.

If a child is too short for the shoulderpart of the belt to properly fit, werecommend that the child use abooster seat until the child is tallenough to use the seat belt without abooster.

The following pages giveinstructions on how to check properseat belt fit, what kind of boosterseat to use if one is needed, andimportant precautions for a childwho must ride in this car.

To determine if a lap/shoulder beltproperly fits a child, have the childsit all the way back in the seat, andput on the seat belt. Follow theinstructions on page . Then checkhow the belt fits.

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Checking Seat Belt Fit

The Child Should Wear a Seat Belt

Protecting Larger Children

Protecting Children


Allowing a larger child to sitimproperly in the front seat canresult in injury or death if thepassenger’s front airbag inflates.

If a larger child must sit in front,make sure the child moves theseat as far back as possible,uses a booster seat if needed,and wears the seat belt properly.

Whichever style you select, followthe booster seat maker’s instructions.

If the shoulder part of the belt restsover the child’s collarbone andagainst the center of the chest, andthe lap belt rests over the child’shipbones and touches the tops of thethighs as shown, the child isprobably big enough to wear the seatbelt.

However, if the shoulder belttouches or crosses the child’s neck,or if the lap belt crosses the child’sstomach, the child needs to use abooster seat.

This could result in serious neck andinternal injuries during a crash.

If a child needs a booster seat, werecommend choosing a high or low-back style that allows the child to bedirectly secured with the lap/shoulder belt.

If they do, they couldbe very seriously injured in a crash.

Devices intended to improveoccupant comfort or reposition theshoulder part of a seat belt, severelycompromise the protective capabilityof the seat belt and increase thechance of serious injury in a crash.

This could causevery serious injuries during a crash.It also increases the chance that thechild will slide under the belt in acrash and be injured.

Using a Booster Seat

Do not let a child wear a seat beltacross the neck or over the stomach. Two children should never use the

same seat belt.

Do not put any accessories on a seatbelt.

Do not let a child put the shoulderpart of a seat belt behind the back orunder the arm.

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Children vary widely. And while agemay be one indicator of when a childcan safely ride in this car, there areother important factors you shouldconsider.

Physically, a child must be largeenough for the lap/shoulder belt toproperly fit over the hips, chest, andshoulder (see pages and ). Ifthe seat belt does not fit properly,the child should use a booster seat.

To safely ride in this car, a childmust be able to follow the rules,including sitting properly andwearing the seat belt properlythroughout a ride.

A child should continue using abooster seat until the child exceedsthe booster seat manufacturer’srequirements.

Even then, the child may still need touse a booster seat. Note that somestates now require children to useboosters until they reach a certainage and/or weight. Be sure to checkcurrent laws in the state or stateswhere you intend to drive.

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Maturity

When Can a Larger Child Ride in thisCar

Protecting Children


Move the vehicle seat to the rear-most position.

Check that the child’s seat belt isproperly positioned and secured.

Have the child sit up straight, backagainst the seat, and feet on ornear the floor.

Supervise the child. Even a maturechild sometimes needs to bereminded to fasten the seat belt orsit properly.Carefully read the owner’s manual

and make sure you understand allseat belt instructions and all safetyinformation.

If you decide that a child can safelyride in this car, be sure to:

Protecting Children


This seat belt has a single belt thatgoes over your shoulder, across yourchest and across your hips.

Your seat belt system includes lap/shoulder belts in both seatingpositions.The seat belts are also equipped withautomatic seat belt tensioners.

The system also includes alight on the instrument

panel to remind you and yourpassenger to fasten your belts. If thedriver’s seat belt is not fastenedbefore the ignition is turned ON (II),the light will come on and a beeperwill also sound. The beeper will stopafter a few seconds, but the light willstay on until the driver’s seat belt isfastened.

The passenger’s seat belt has anadditional locking mechanism thatmust be activated to secure a childseat. (See page for instructions onhow to secure a forward-facing childseat with this type of belt.)

Both seat belts have an emergencylocking retractor. In normal driving,the retractor lets you move freely inyour seat while it keeps sometension on the belt.During a collision or sudden stop,the retractor automatically locks thebelt to help restrain your body.

To unlock the belt, push the redPRESS button on the buckle. Guidethe belt across your body to the doorpillar. After exiting the car, be surethe belt is out of the way and will notget closed in the door.

To fasten the belt, insert the latchplate into the buckle, then tug on thebelt to make sure the buckle islatched.

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Seat Belt System Components Lap/Shoulder Belt

Additional Information About Your Seat Belts


If the shoulder part of the belt ispulled all the way out, the lockingmechanism will activate. The beltwill retract, but it will not allow thepassenger to move freely.

To deactivate the lockingmechanism, unlatch the buckle andlet the seat belt fully retract. Torefasten the belt, pull it out only asfar as needed.

See page for instructions on howto wear the lap/shoulder beltproperly.

For safety, you should check thecondition of your seat belts regularly.

Pull each belt out fully and look forfrays, cuts, burns, and wear. Checkthat the latches work smoothly andthat the lap/shoulder belts retracteasily. Any belt not in good conditionor not working properly will notprovide good protection and shouldbe replaced as soon as possible.

Your Honda has automatic seat belttensioners for added protectionduring a moderate to severe frontalcollision.

If your airbags inflate, the tensionersimmediately tighten the seat belts tohelp hold the occupants in place. Thebelts will remain tight until youunbuckle them in the normal way.

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Seat Belt MaintenanceAutomatic Seat Belt Tensioners

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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 protection in a subsequent crash.The dealer should also inspect theanchors for damage and replacethem if needed.

Honda provides a lifetime warrantyon seat belts. Honda will repair orreplace any seat belt component thatfails to function properly duringnormal use. Please see your

booklet fordetails.

Automatic seat belt tensioners thatdeployed during a crash must bereplaced.

For information on how to clean yourseat belts, see page .212

HondaWarranty Information


U.S. Models


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Not checking or maintainingseat belts can result in seriousinjury or death if the seat beltsdo not work properly whenneeded.

Check your seat belts regularlyand have any problemcorrected as soon as possible.

An indicator light on theinstrument panel that alerts you toa possible problem with thesystem (see page ).

Emergency backup power in caseyour car’s electrical system isdisconnected in a crash.

Your Supplemental Restraint System(SRS) includes:

Two front airbags. The driver’sairbag is stored in the center ofthe steering wheel; the frontpassenger’s airbag is stored in thedashboard. Both are marked ‘‘SRSAIRBAG.’’

Automatic seat belt tensioners(see page ).

Sensors that can detect amoderate to severe frontalcollision.

A sophisticated electronic systemthat continually monitorsinformation about the sensors, thecontrol unit, and the airbagactivators when the ignition is ON(II).

If you ever have a moderate tosevere frontal collision, the sensorswill detect rapid deceleration andsignal the control unit to instantlyinflate the airbags and activate theautomatic seat belt tensioners.

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Additional Information About Your SRS


SRS Components How Your Airbags Work

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After inflating, the airbagsimmediately deflate, so they won’tinterfere with the driver’s visibility,or the ability to steer or operateother controls.

The total time for inflation anddeflation is approximately one-tenthof a second, so fast that mostoccupants are not aware that theairbags deployed until they see themlying in their laps.

This can occur when the severity ofa collision is at the margin, orthreshold, that determines whetheror not the airbags will deploy. Insuch cases, the seat belt will providesufficient protection, and thesupplemental protection offered bythe airbag would be minimal.

During a crash, your seat belt helpsrestrain your lower body and torso,while the tensioner tightens andlocks the seat belt to help keep youin place. Your airbag provides acushion to help restrain and protectyour head and chest.

Since both airbags use the samesensors, both airbags normallyinflate at the same time. However, itis possible for only one airbag toinflate.

After a crash, you may see whatlooks like smoke. This is actuallypowder from the airbag’s surface.Although the powder is not harmful,people with respiratory problemsmay experience some temporarydiscomfort. If this occurs, get out ofthe car as soon as it is safe to do so.

For additional information on howyour airbags work, see the booklettitled

that came with yourowner’s manual.

For additional information on howyour airbags work, ask your dealerfor a copy of the booklet titled

SRS: What You Need to KnowAbout Airbags

SRS:What You Need to Know About Airbags.

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If the light comes on or flashes onand off while you drive.

If you see any of these indications,your airbags and seat belt tensionersmay not deploy when you need them.See your Honda dealer as soon aspossible.

The purpose of the SRSlight is to alert you to a

potential problem with yourSupplemental Restraint System.

When you turn the ignition ON (II),this indicator will light briefly thengo out. This tells you that the systemis working properly.

If the light comes on at any othertime, or does not come on at all, youshould have the system checked byyour dealer. For example:

If the SRS indicator light does notcome on after you turn the ignitionswitch to ON (II).

If the light stays on after theengine starts.



How the SRS Indicator LightWorks

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Ignoring the SRS indicator lightcan result in serious injury ordeath if the airbags do notinflate when needed.

Have your vehicle checked by adealer as soon as possible ifthe SRS light alerts you to apotential problem.

Your Supplemental Restraint Systemis virtually maintenance-free, andthere are no parts you can safelyservice. However, you must haveyour car serviced if:

Theairbags, seat belt tensioners, andcontrol unit must be replaced. Donot try to remove or replace theairbags yourself.This must be done by a Hondadealer or a knowledgeable bodyshop.

Take your car to anauthorized Honda dealer as soonas possible. If you ignore thisindication, the airbags might notinflate when you need them.

Tampering could causethe airbags to deploy, possiblycausing very serious injury.

See page for further informationand precautions relating to your SRS.

Together, airbags andseat belts provide the bestprotection in a moderate to severefrontal collision.

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SRS Service Additional Safety Precautions

Your airbags ever inflate.

The SRS indicator light alerts youto a problem.

Do not tamper with SRScomponents or wiring for anyreason.

Do not attempt to deactivate yourairbags.


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Your car’s exhaust contains carbonmonoxide gas. You should have noproblem with carbon monoxideentering the car in normal driving ifyou maintain your car properly.Have the exhaust system inspectedfor leaks whenever:

The car is raised for an oil change.You notice a change in the soundof the exhaust.The car was in an accident thatmay have damaged the underside. High levels of carbon monoxide can

collect rapidly in enclosed areas,such as a garage. Do not run theengine with the garage door closed.Even with the door open, run theengine only long enough to move thecar out of the garage.

With the trunk lid open, air flow canpull exhaust gas into your vehicle’sinterior and create a hazardouscondition. If you must drive with thetrunk lid open, open all the windowsand set the heating and coolingsystem as shown below.

If you must sit in your parked car,even in an unconfined area, with theengine running, adjust the heatingand cooling system as follows:

Push the button.Select the mode.Turn the fan on high speed.Set the temperature control to acomfortable setting.

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Carbon monoxide gas is toxic.Breathing it can causeunconsciousness and even killyou.

Avoid any enclosed areas oractivities that expose you tocarbon monoxide.

These labels are in the locationsshown. They warn you of potentialhazards that could cause seriousinjury. Read these labels carefully.

If a label comes off or becomes hardto read, contact your Honda dealerfor a replacement.

U.S. models Canadian models

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Safety Labels

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BATTERY

SUN VISOR

RADIATOR SRS

SEAT BELT TENSIONER

DASHBOARD

This section gives information aboutthe controls and displays thatcontribute to the daily operation ofyour Honda. All the essentialcontrols are within easy reach.

...........................Control Locations . 44...............................Indicator Lights . 45

.............................................Gauges . 49...............................Speedometer . 49...............................Select Button . 49

.................................Tachometer . 49...................Temperature Gauge . 49

..................................Fuel Gauge . 50.....................................Odometer . 50...................................Trip Meter . 51

Maintenance Required...................................Indicator . 51

Controls Near the Steering.......................................Wheel . 52

...................................Headlights . 53............Daytime Running Lights . 54

....Instrument Panel Brightness . 54................................Turn Signals . 55

.....................Windshield Wipers . 55..................Windshield Washers . 56

.............Rear Window Defogger . 57...............................Keys and Locks . 58

..............................................Keys . 58....................Immobilizer System . 59

............................Ignition Switch . 60......................Power Door Locks . 62

...................Remote Transmitter . 63...........................................Trunk . 66

........Emergency Trunk Opener . 67.............Console Compartments . 68

............................Seat Adjustments . 69..............................Power Windows . 70..............................Convertible Top . 72

..Lowering the Convertible Top . 72.....Raising the Convertible Top . 75

...............Convertible Top Cover . 77................................Maintenance . 78..............................Hazard Warning . 80

.............................................Mirrors . 80....Adjusting the Power Mirrors . 80

.................................Parking Brake . 81.............................Beverage Holder . 82

...............Accessory Power Socket . 82......................................Audio Panel . 82

.................................Interior Lights . 83

Instruments and Controls

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Control Locations

Instruments and Controls44

HEADLIGHT/TURN SIGNALSWITCH(P.53)

HOOD RELEASEHANDLE

DOOR LOCKSWITCH(P.62)

POWER WINDOWSWITCHES(P.70)

MIRRORCONTROLS(P.80)

ROOF SWITCH(P.73)

HAZARD WARNING SWITCH(P.80)

AUDIO SYSTEM(P.94)

HEATING AND AIRCONDITIONING(P.86)


WINDSHIELD WIPER CONTROLS(P.55)

(P.122)

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The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Differences for the Canadian models are noted in the text.

Indicator Lights


CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR(P.48)

MAINTENANCE REQUIREDINDICATOR(P.51)

TURN SIGNAL AND HAZARDWARNING INDICATORS(P.48)

ANTI-LOCK BRAKESYSTEM (ABS)INDICATOR(P.47)

PARKING BRAKE ANDBRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR(P.46)

CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR(P.46)

ELECTRIC POWER STEERING INDICATOR (P.47)

HIGH BEAM INDICATOR (P.48)

LOW FUEL INDICATOR (P.48)

SEAT BELT REMINDER LIGHT (P.46)

SUPPLEMENTALRESTRAINTSYSTEM INDICATOR(P.47)

DOOR-OPENINDICATOR(P.47)

TRUNK-OPEN INDICATOR (P.47)

IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.48)

MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP

LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR (P.46)

(P.234)

This light has two functions:

If this light comes on when theengine is running, the battery is notbeing charged. For completeinformation, see page .

The engine can be severely damagedif this light flashes or stays on whenthe engine is running. For completeinformation, see page .

The instrument panel has manyindicators to give you importantinformation about your car.

If you do not fasten your seat belt,the beeper will stop after a fewseconds but the light stays on untilyou do. Both the light and the beeperstay off if you fasten your seat beltbefore turning on the ignition.

This indicator flashes for severalseconds when you turn the ignitionON (II). It flashes as a reminder toyou and your passenger to fasten theseat belts. A beeper also sounds ifyou have not fastened your seat belt.

This indicator comes on when youturn the ignition switch ON (II). Itis a reminder to check the parkingbrake. Driving with the parkingbrake not fully released candamage the brakes and tires.

If the indicator remains lit afteryou have fully released theparking brake while the engine isrunning, or if it comes on whiledriving, it can indicate a problemin the brake system. For completeinformation, see page .

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Parking Brake andBrake System Indicator

Low Oil PressureIndicator

Charging SystemIndicator

Seat Belt Reminder Light


Indicator Lights

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U.S. Canada

This indicator lights when you turnthe ignition switch ON (II). If itcomes on at any other time, itindicates a problem in thesupplemental restraint system. Forcomplete information, see page .

This light normally comes on for afew seconds when you turn theignition switch ON (II), and whenyou push the START button. If thislight comes on at any other time,there is a problem in the ABS. If thishappens, take the car to your dealerto have it checked. With the light on,your car still has normal brakingability but no anti-lock.

See page .

This light comes on if the trunk lid isnot closed tightly.

This light comes on if either door isnot closed tightly.

This light normally comes on whenyou turn the ignition ON (II) andgoes off after the engine starts. If itcomes on at any other time, there isa problem in the Electric PowerSteering system. If this happens,stop the car in a safe place and turnoff the engine. Reset the system byrestarting the engine, and watch theEPS light. If it does not go off, orcomes back on again while driving,take the car to your dealer to have itchecked. With the light on, the EPSis turned off, making the car harderto steer.

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234

Supplemental RestraintSystem Indicator

Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)Indicator

Malfunction IndicatorLamp

Trunk-open Indicator

Door-open Indicator

Electric Power Steering(EPS) Indicator

Indicator Lights


U.S. Canada

The left or right turn signal lightblinks when you signal a lane changeor turn. If the light does not blink orblinks rapidly, it usually means oneof the turn signal bulbs is burned out(see page ). Replace the bulb assoon as possible, since other driverscannot see that you are signaling.

This light comes on with the highbeam headlights. See page forinformation on the headlightcontrols.

This indicator lights when you turnthe ignition switch to ON (II) withthe headlight switch off and theparking brake set. It should go off ifyou turn on the headlights or releasethe parking brake. If it comes on atany other time, it means there is aproblem with the DRL. There mayalso be a problem with the highbeam headlights.

This indicator comes on for a fewseconds when you turn the ignitionswitch ON (II). It will then go off ifyou have inserted a properly-codedignition key. If it is not a properly-coded key, the indicator will blinkand the engine will not start (seepage ).

When you turn on the HazardWarning switch, both turn signallights blink. All turn signals on theoutside of the car should flash.

This indicator also blinks severaltimes when you turn the ignitionswitch from ON (II) to ACCESSORY(I) or LOCK (0).

This light comes on as a reminderthat you must refuel soon.

This lights when you set the cruisecontrol. See page for informationon operating the cruise control.

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Indicator Lights


Turn Signal andHazard WarningIndicators

High Beam Indicator

‘‘Daytime RunningLights’’ Indicator

Immobilizer SystemIndicator

Low Fuel Indicator

Cruise Control Indicator

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The tachometer shows the enginespeed in revolutions per minute(rpm). To protect the engine fromdamage, never drive with thetachometer reading in the red zone.

This shows the temperature of theengine’s coolant. During normaloperation, the reading should be inthe middle of the gauge. In severedriving conditions, such as very hotweather or a long period of uphilldriving, the reading may reach nearthe red mark. If it reaches the redmark, pull safely to the side of theroad. Turn to page forinstructions and precautions onchecking the engine’s coolingsystem.

The Select button switches thespeedometer reading between milesper hour and kilometer per hour. Italso changes the odometer and tripmeters to read in miles or kilometerscorrespondingly. To change thereadings, push the Select button andhold it until you hear a beep.

This shows your speed in miles perhour (mph) or kilometers per hour(km/h). 229

Gauges


Tachometer

Select Button

Temperature Gauge

Speedometer

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TEMPERATURE GAUGE SPEEDOMETER TACHOMETER

SELECT BUTTON

This shows how much fuel you have.It is most accurate when the car is onlevel ground. It may show slightlymore or less than the actual amountwhen you are driving on curvy orhilly roads.

The odometer shows the total dis-tance your car has been driven. Itdisplays in miles and kilometers.It is illegal under U.S. federal law andCanadian provincial regulations todisconnect, reset, or alter theodometer with the intent to changethe number of miles or kilometersindicated.

Gauges


Fuel Gauge

Odometer

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TRIP METER FUEL GAUGE

TRIP BUTTON

ODOMETER SELECT BUTTON

Avoid driving with an extremely lowf uel level. Running out of f uel couldcause the engine to misf ire, damagingthe catalytic converter.

When the distance driven since thelast scheduled maintenance reaches6,000 miles (9,600 km), the indicatorstarts blinking. If you exceed 7,500miles (12,000 km), the indicatorstays on.

Your dealer will reset the indicatorwhen they perform the scheduledmaintenance. If someone elseperforms the maintenance, reset theindicator yourself.

To reset the maintenance requiredindicator, turn the ignition switch tothe LOCK position, then press andhold the trip meter reset buttonwhile you turn the ignition switchON. Continue holding the buttonuntil the indicator resets (theindicator light goes out).

Refer to the Maintenance Schedulesfor Normal and Severe DrivingConditions on pages and .

This indicator reminds you that it istime to take your car in forscheduled maintenance.

This meter shows the number ofmiles or kilometers driven since youlast reset it.

There are two trip meters, Trip Aand Trip B. Switch between Trip Aand Trip B by pressing the TRIPbutton repeatedly. Each trip meterworks independently, so you cankeep track of two different distances.

To reset a trip meter, display it andthen press and hold the TRIP buttonuntil you hear a beep and thenumber resets to 0.0.

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Gauges

Maintenance Required IndicatorTrip Meter

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MAINTENANCE REQUIRED INDICATOR

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The two levers on the steeringcolumn contain controls for drivingfeatures you use most often. The leftlever controls the turn signals,headlights, and high beams. Theright lever controls the windshieldwashers and wipers.

The engine start button and theremote audio controls are under theleft air vent.

The instrument panel brightnesscontrol is in the lower left corner ofthe speedometer.

The cruise control master switch isto the left of the steering column.

To use the horn, press the padaround the ‘‘H’’ logo.

Controls Near the Steering Wheel


HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS(P.53)

REMOTE AUDIOCONTROLS

ENGINESTARTBUTTON

HOOD RELEASEHANDLE

CRUISE CONTROL MASTER SWITCH WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS(P.55)

REAR WINDOWDEFOGGER BUTTON(P.57)

INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS(P.54)

(P.113)

(P.135)

(P.122)

(P.115)

HORN

The rotating switch on the left levercontrols the lights. Turning thisswitch to the ‘‘ ’’ position turnson the parking lights, taillights,instrument panel lights, side-markerlights, and rear license plate lights.Turning the switch to the ‘‘ ’’position turns on the headlights.

To change from low beams to highbeams, push the turn signal leverforward until you hear a click. Theblue high beam indicator will light(see page ). To return to lowbeams, pull the turn signal leverback.

If you leave the lights on with theignition switch in ACCESSORY (I)or LOCK (0), you will hear areminder tone when you open thedriver’s door.

To flash the high beams, pull theturn signal lever back lightly, thenrelease it. The high beams will comeon and go off. The high beams willstay on for as long as you hold thelever back, no matter what positionthe headlight switch is in.

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The display dims when the parkinglights or headlights are turned on.Adjust the brightness to the desiredlevel with the headlight switch off,and also with the headlight switch on.Both settings will remain at thoselevels until you change them.

The buttons in the lower left cornerof the instrument panel adjust thebrightness of the display in five steps.Push the or button five timesto see the full range.

With the headlight switch on, youcan switch the display to full daytimebrightness by pushing and holdingthe button. Push the button toreturn the display to the originalbrightness.

With the headlight switch off, thehigh beam headlights come on withreduced brightness when you turnthe ignition switch to ON (II) andrelease the parking brake. Theyremain on until you turn the ignitionoff, even if you set the parking brake.

The headlights revert to normaloperation when you turn them onwith the switch.

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Instrument Panel BrightnessDaytime Running Lights


BUTTON BUTTON

Signal a turn or lane change with thislever. Push down on the lever tosignal a left turn, and up to signal aright turn. If you push it up or downall the way, the turn signal continuesto blink even when you release thelever. It shuts off automatically asyou complete the turn.

To signal a lane change, push lightlyon the turn signal lever in the properdirection and hold it. The lever willreturn to the center position as soonas you release it.

This lever controls the windshieldwipers and washers. It has fivepositions:

MIST: mistOFF: offINT: intermittentLO: low speedHI: high speed

To select a position, push the leverup or down.

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Turn Signals Windshield Wipers


TURN SIGNAL LEVER

In intermittent, the wipers operateevery few seconds. In low speed andhigh speed, the wipers run continu-ously.

To operate the wipers in mist mode,push the control lever up from theOFF position. The wipers run at highspeed until you release the lever.This gives you a quick way to clearthe windshield.

To clean the windshield, pull back onthe wiper control lever. The washersspray until you release the lever.

The wipers run at low speed whileyou’re pulling the lever, thencomplete one more sweep of thewindshield after you release it.



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The rear window defogger will clearfog, frost, and thin ice from thewindow. Push the defogger button toturn it on and off. The light in thebutton come on to show thedefogger is on. If you do not turn itoff, the defogger will shut itself offafter about 15 minutes. It also shutsoff when you turn off the ignition.You have to turn it on again whenyou restart the car.

The defogger wires on the inside ofthe rear window can be accidentallydamaged. When cleaning the glass,always wipe side to side.

Make sure the rear window is clearand you have good visibility beforestarting to drive.

Do not push the defogger buttonwhen the convertible top is folded.


Rear Window Defogger


Do not drop the keys or set heavyobjects on them.

Keep the keys away from liquids.If they get wet, dry themimmediately with a soft cloth.

The keys do not contain batteries.Do not try to take them apart.

Your car comes with two masterkeys and a valet key.The master key fits all the locks onyour car:• Ignition• Doors• Trunk• Lower console compartment

You should have received a keynumber plate with your keys. Youwill need this key number if you everhave to get a lost key replaced. Keepthe plate stored in a safe place. If youneed to replace a key, use onlyHonda-approved key blanks.

These keys contain electroniccircuits that are activated by theImmobilizer System. They will notwork to start the engine if thecircuits are damaged.

Protect the keys from directsunlight, high temperature, andhigh humidity.

Your car also comes with two remotetransmitters; see page for anexplanation of the operation.

The valet key works only in theignition and the door locks. You cankeep the trunk and the lower consolecompartment locked when you leaveyour car and the valet key at aparking facility.

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Keys

Remote Transmitter


Keys and Locks

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KEYNUMBERPLATE

MASTERKEY(BLACK)

VALET KEY(GREY)

The Immobilizer System protectsyour car from theft. A properly-coded master or valet key must beused in the ignition switch for theengine to start. If an improperly-coded key (or other device) is used,the engine’s fuel system is disabled.

When you turn the ignition switch toON (II), the Immobilizer Systemindicator should come on for a fewseconds, then go out. If the indicatorstarts to blink, it means the systemdoes not recognize the coding of thekey. Turn the ignition switch toLOCK (0), remove the key, reinsertit, and turn the switch to ON (II)again.

The Immobilizer System indicatorwill also blink several times whenyou turn the ignition switch from ON(II) to ACCESSORY (I) or LOCK (0).

Do not attempt to alter this systemor add other devices to it. Electricalproblems could result that may makeyour car undriveable.

If you have lost your key and youcannot start the engine, contact yourHonda dealer.

The system may not recognize yourkey’s coding if another immobilizerkey or other metal object is near theignition switch when you insert thekey. To make sure the systemrecognizes the key code:

Do not keep other immobilizerkeys on the same key ring.

Use a plastic or leather key fob,not metal.

Keep other keys away from yourvehicle’s key and the ignitionswitch while trying to start theengine.

If the system repeatedly does notrecognize the coding of your key,contact your Honda dealer.

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Immobilizer System

Keys and Locks


－ You can insert orremove the key only in this position.To switch from ACCESSORY toLOCK, you must push the key inslightly as you turn it. The anti-theftlock will lock the steering columnwhen you remove the key. If thefront wheels are turned, the anti-theft lock may sometimes make itdifficult to turn the key from LOCKto ACCESSORY. Firmly turn thesteering wheel to the left or to theright as you turn the key.

The ignition switch is on the rightside of the steering column. It hasthree positions:• LOCK (0)• ACCESSORY (I)• ON (II)

Changes or modifications not expresslyapproved by the party responsible forcompliance could void the user’sauthority to operate the equipment.

This device complies with IndustryCanada Standard RSS-210.Operation is subject to the following twoconditions: (1) this device may not causeinterference, and (2) this device mustaccept any interference that may causeundesired operation of the device.

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 cause harmful interference, and(2) this device must accept anyinterference received, includinginterference that may cause undesiredoperation.


Keys and Locks

LOCK (0)Ignition Switch

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Removing the key from theignition switch while drivinglocks the steering. This cancause you to lose control.

Remove the key from theignition switch only whenparked.

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In this position,you can operate the audio systemand the accessory power socket.

You will hear a reminder beeper ifyou leave the key in the ignitionswitch in the LOCK (0) orACCESSORY (I) position and openthe driver’s door. Remove the key toturn off the beeper.

This is the normal keyposition when driving. All featuresand accessories on the car are usable.Several of the lights on the instru-ment panel come on as a test whenyou turn the ignition switch fromACCESSORY to ON.

The engine will not start if theImmobilizer System does notrecognize the key’s coding (see page

).

The engine can be started with thekey in this position by pressing theengine START button (see page

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ACCESSORY (I)

ON (II)

Keys and Locks


Each door has a lock tab next to theinside door handle. When you pushin the lock tab on the driver’s door,both doors lock. Pulling out the locktab on the driver’s door only unlocksthat door. The lock tab on thepassenger’s door only locks andunlocks that door.

To lock the passenger’s door whengetting out of the car, push the locktab in and close the door. To lock thedriver’s door, remove the key fromthe ignition switch, pull out eitherthe inside or outside door handle andpush the lock tab in, then close thedoor.

Both doors lock when you use thekey in the driver’s door. Using thekey in the passenger’s door onlylocks and unlocks that door.To unlock only the driver’s doorfrom the outside, insert the key inthe driver’s door lock, turn the keyand release it. If you turn the keyand hold it, both doors will unlock.


Power Door Locks

Keys and Locks

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LOCK TAB

When you push the UNLOCK buttononce, only the driver’s door unlocks.The parking lights and taillightsflash twice. The passenger’s doorunlocks when you push the button asecond time.

You can lock and unlock your carwith the remote transmitter. Whenyou push the LOCK button, bothdoors lock. The side marker lightsand taillights flash once.

The horn will sound if you push theLOCK button a second time withinfive seconds of locking the doors.

To open the trunk, push and hold theTRUNK RELEASE button forapproximately one second.

The interior light (if the interior lightswitch is in the center position) willcome on when you press theUNLOCK button. If you do not openeither door, the light will go out inabout 30 seconds and the doors willautomatically relock. If you relockthe doors with the remotetransmitter before 30 seconds haveelapsed, the light will go offimmediately.

You cannot lock or unlock the doorswith the remote transmitter if eitherdoor is not fully closed or the key isin the ignition switch.

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Remote Transmitter Horn Operation

Keys and Locks


LED

UNLOCKBUTTON

LOCKBUTTON

TRUNKRELEASEBUTTON

PANICBUTTON

When the remote transmitter’sbattery begins to get weak, it maytake several pushes on the button tolock or unlock the doors, and theLED will get dim. Replace thebattery as soon as possible.

Battery type: CR2025

To replace the battery, remove theround cover on the back of the trans-mitter by turning it counterclockwisewith a coin.

Panic mode allows you to remotelyactivate your car’s security system toattract attention. When activated, thehorn will sound, and the exteriorlights will flash for about 30 seconds.To activate panic mode, press andhold the PANIC button for about onesecond.

To cancel Panic mode before 30seconds, press any button on theremote transmitter. You can alsoturn the ignition switch to ON (II).

Panic Mode Replacing the Battery

Keys and Locks


Open

Close

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▽◎

Remove the old battery and note thepolarity. Make sure the polarity ofthe new battery is the same ( sidefacing up), then insert it in thetransmitter.

Avoid severe shock to the trans-mitter, such as dropping or throwingit. Also, protect it from extreme hotor cold temperatures.

Clean the transmitter case with asoft cloth. Do not use strongcleaners or solvents that could harmthe case. Immersing the transmitterin any liquid will harm the trans-mitter and cause it to not functionproperly.

If you lose a transmitter, you willneed to have the replacementprogrammed to your vehicle’ssystem by your Honda dealer. Anyother transmitters you have will alsoneed to be reprogrammed.Align the mark on the cover

with the mark on thetransmitter, then set the cover inplace and turn it clockwise.

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 cause harmful interference, and(2) this device must accept anyinterference received, includinginterference that may cause undesiredoperation.

Changes or modifications not expresslyapproved by the party responsible forcompliance could void the user’sauthority to operate the equipment.

This device complies with IndustryCanada Standard RSS-210.Operation is subject to the following twoconditions: (1) this device may not causeinterference, and (2) this device mustaccept any interference that may causeundesired operation of the device.

Transmitter Care

Keys and Locks


BATTERY ROUNDCOVER

You can open the trunk in threeways:

Press the trunk release button inthe lower console compartment.

To close the trunk, press down onthe trunk lid.

See page for cargo loading andweight limit information. Keep thetrunk lid closed at all times whiledriving to avoid damaging the lid,and to prevent exhaust gas fromgetting into the interior. See

on page .

Use the master key to open thetrunk lock. The valet key does notwork in this lock.

To protect items in the trunk whenyou need to give the key to someoneelse, lock the lower consolecompartment with the master keyand give the other person the valetkey.Press and hold the trunk release

button on the remote transmitterfor approximately one second (seepage ).63

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Keys and Locks


Trunk

CarbonMonoxide Hazard

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TRUNK RELEASE BUTTON MASTER KEY

Push

Parents should decide if theirchildren should be shown how to usethis feature.

For more information about childsafety, see page .

As a safety feature, your car has arelease lever on the trunk latch sothe trunk can be opened from theinside.

To open the trunk, push the releaselever to the left.

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Keys and Locks


Emergency Trunk Opener

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The area between the seats has twocompartments. Open the lowercompartment by squeezing thehandle. Close it with a firm push.You can lock or unlock the lowercompartment with the master key.

The lever to open the uppercompartment is inside the lowercompartment. Push up the lever andlift the lid. To close, lower the lid andpush it down until it latches.

Console Compartments

Keys and Locks


MASTER KEY

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To change the angle of the seat-back,pull up on the lever on the outside ofthe seat bottom. Move the seat-backto the desired position and releasethe lever. Let the seat-back latch intothe new position.

Make all seat adjustments beforeyou start driving.

To adjust the seat forward andbackward, pull up on the lever underthe seat cushion’s front edge. Movethe seat to the desired position andrelease the lever. Try to move theseat to make sure it is locked inposition.

See pages for important safetyinformation and warnings about how toproperly position seats and seat-backs.

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Seat Adjustments


Your car’s windows are electrically-powered. Turn the ignition switch toON (II) to raise or lower eitherwindow.

Each door has a switch that controlsits window. To open the window,push the switch down and hold it.Release the switch when you wantthe window to stop. Close thewindow by pulling back on theswitch and holding it.

The driver’s armrest has a masterpower window control panel. Toopen the passenger’s window, pushdown on the switch and hold it downuntil the window reaches the desiredposition. To close the window, pullback on the window switch. Releasethe switch when the window gets tothe position you want.

Power Windows


DRIVER’S WINDOW SWITCH

MAINSWITCH

PASSENGER’S WINDOW SWITCH

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The MAIN switch controls power tothe passenger’s window. With thisswitch off, the passenger’s windowcannot be raised or lowered. TheMAIN switch does not affect thedriver’s window. Keep the MAINswitch off when you have a child inthe car so the child does not getinjured by operating the windowunintentionally.

The master control panel also con-tains these extra features:

To open the driver’swindow fully, push the windowswitch firmly down and release it.The window automatically goes allthe way down. To stop the windowfrom going all the way down, pullback on the window switch briefly.

To open the driver’s window onlypartially, push the window switchdown lightly and hold it. The windowwill stop as soon as you release theswitch.

The AUTO function only works tolower the driver’s window. To raisethe window, you must pull back onthe window switch and hold it untilthe window reaches the desiredposition.

AUTO

Power Windows


Closing a power window onsomeone’s hands or fingers cancause serious injury.

Make sure your passenger isaway from the window beforeclosing it.

The convertible top on your Hondalowers and raises electrically.

Before operating the convertible top,make sure the car is parked on levelground, and that there is enoughclearance above the top.

Park your car in the shade wheneverpossible. Extended exposure tosunlight can cause the convertibletop to deteriorate.

There is a latch on each side. Pushin the tab and pull the lockinglever down.

It is advisable to raise the topwhenever you park the car. Thishelps to protect the car fromunexpected weather changes, a

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