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1996 Accord Sedan Online Reference Owner’s Manual

Use these links (and links throughout this manual) to navigate through this reference.
For a printed owner’s manual, click on authorized manuals or go to www.helminc.com.

Owner’s Identification Form

Introduction ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. i
A Few Words About Safety

Driver and Passenger Safety ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. 3

Proper use and care of your vehicle’s seat belts, and Supplemental Restraint System.

Instruments and Controls………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 33
Instrument panel indicator and gauge, and how to use dashboard and steering column controls.

Comfort and Convenience Features …………………………………………………………………………………. 73
How to operate the climate control system, the audio system, and other convenience features.

Before Driving…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 101
What gasoline to use, how to break -in your new vehicle, and how to load luggage and other cargo.

Driving ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 113
The proper way to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park, plus towing a trailer.

Maintenance……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 133
The Maintenance Schedule shows you when you need to take you r vehicle to the dealer.

Appearance Care……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 195
Tips on cleaning and protecting your vehicle. Things to look for if your vehicle ever needs body repairs.

Taking Care of the Unexpected………………………………………………………………………………………… 203
This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, an d how to handle them.

Technical Information……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 227
ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information.

Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada only)……………………………………………….. 241
A summary of the warranties covering your new Acura, and how to contact us.

Authorized Manuals (U.S. only)………………………………………………………………………………………… 247
How to order manuals and other technical literature.

Index……………………………………………..……………………………………………………………………………………. I

Gas Station Information

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

Contents

………………………………………………………………………………………………….. ii

Introduction

Congratulations ! Your selection of a 1996 Honda Accord was a wise investment. It will give you years of driving
pleasure.

One of the best ways to enhance the enjoyment of your new Honda is to read this manual. In it, you will learn about
your vehicle’s many safety features, and how to operate its driving controls and convenience items. Afterwards, keep
this owner’s manual in your vehicle so you can refer to it at any time.

Several warranties protect your new Honda. Read the warranty booklet thoroughly so you understand the coverages
and are aware of your rights and responsibilities.

Maintaining your vehicle according to the schedules given in this manual helps to keep your driving trouble-free while
it preserves your investment. When your vehicle needs maintenance, keep in mind that your Honda dealer’s staff is
specially-trained in servicing the many systems unique to your Honda. Your Honda dealer is dedicated to your
satisfaction and will be pleased to answer any questions and concerns.

The Anniversary Edition (25th Anniversary Edition) model referred to in this manual is a DX model sold in the U.S.
with a special option package.

Safety Messages

Your safety and the safety of others is very important. We have provided
many important safety messages in this manual and on the vehicle. Please
read these messages carefully.

A safety message alerts you to potential hazards that could hurt you or

others. Each safety message is preceded by a safety alert symbol and
one of three words, DANGER, WARNING or CAUTION.
These mean:

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

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

You CAN be HURT if you don’t
follow instructions.

Each safety message tells you what the hazard is, what can happen and what

you can do to avoid or reduce injury.

You will also see another important

symbol:

NOTICE

Your Honda or other property can be

damaged if you don’t follow instruc-

tions.

The purpose of these messages is to
help prevent damage to your vehicle,

other property, or the environment.

Driver and Passenger Safety

This section gives you important

information about occupant protec­tion. It shows how to use seat belts
properly. It explains the Supple­mental Restraint System. And it
gives useful information about how
to protect infants and children in

your car.

Your Occupant Protection System.. 4
The Seat Belt System

and How It Works…………………. 5

Why Wear Seat Belts……………….. 5

Important Safety Reminders…….. 5

Seat Belt System Components….. 6

Lap/Shoulder Belt……………………. 6

Lap Belt……………………………………. 7

Wearing Seat Belts Properly…….. 7

Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt…… 8

Wearing the Lap Belt……………… 10

Advice for Pregnant Women…… 11

Seat Belt Maintenance……………. 11

Supplemental Restraint System….. 12

SRS Components……………………. 12

What Happens In a Crash……….. 13

Important Facts About

Airbags……………………………….. 14

How the Driver’s Airbag

Works………………………………….15

How the Passenger’s Airbag

Works…………………………………. 16

How the SRS Indicator Light

Works………………………………….17

System Service……………………….. 17

System Service Precautions……. 18

Additional Safety Information…….. 19

Seat-back Position…………………… 19

Head Restraint Position………….. 19

Door Locks…………………………….. 20

Storing Cargo Safely………………. 20

Driving with Pets……………………. 20

Child Safety……………………………….. 21

Where Should Children Sit?……. 21

Important Safety Reminders…… 22
General Guidelines

for Restraining Children

Under 18 kg (40 Ibs)…………… 23

Restraining

an Infant Who Weighs

Less Than 9 kg (20 Ibs)………. 23

Restraining

a Child Who Weighs Between

9 and 18 kg (20 and 40 Ibs)….. 24

Restraining a Child Who Weighs

Over 18 kg (40 Ibs)……………… 25

Securing a Child Seat with a

Lap/Shoulder Belt………………. 25

Using Child Restraints

with Tethers……………………….. 26

Storing a Child Seat………………… 27

Alcohol and Drugs……………………… 28

Carbon Monoxide Hazard………….. 29

Safety Labels……………………………… 30

Driver and Passenger Safety

Your Occupant Protection System

Your Honda is equipped with seat

belts and other features that work
together to protect you and your
passenger during a crash.

Seat belts are the most important
part of your occupant protection
system. When worn properly, seat
belts can reduce the chance of
serious injury or death in a crash.

For added protection during a severe
frontal collision, your Accord has a
Supplemental Restraint System

(SRS) with airbags for the driver and

a front seat passenger.

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Two indicator lights are also part of
your safety system. One reminds you
to make sure you and your passen­gers wear seat belts. The other
alerts you to a possible problem with
your supplemental restraint system

(see page 17).

The seats, head restraints, and door
locks also play a role in occupant

safety. For example, reclining the
seat-back can decrease the effec-

tiveness of your seat belt. Head

restraints can help protect your neck
and head, especially during rear-end

impacts. Door locks help keep your

doors from being accidentally
opened during a crash.

To get the maximum protection from
your occupant protection system,
check the following before you drive
away:

Eveiyone in the car is wearing a
seat belt properly (see page 7).
Infants and small children are
properly secured in child safety
seats (see page 21).

All doors are closed and locked

(see page 20).
Seat-backs are upright and head
restraints are properly adjusted

(see pages 19 and 59).
There are no loose items that
could be thrown around and hurt
someone during a crash or sudden
stop (see page 20).

By following these guidelines, you
can reduce injuries to yourself and
your passengers in many crash
situations. Remember, however, that
no safety system can prevent all
injuries or deaths that can occur in
severe crashes.

The Seat Belt System and How It Works

Why Wear Seat Belts

Wearing seat belts, and wearing
them properly, is fundamental to
your safety and the safety of your
passengers.

During a crash or emergency stop,

seat belts can help keep you from
being thrown against the inside of
the car, against other occupants, or

out

of

the

car.

Of course, seat belts cannot com-

pletely protect you in every crash.

But, in most cases, seat belts reduce
your chance of serious injury. They

can even save your life. That is why

many states and all Canadian pro­vinces require you to wear seat belts.

Not wearing a seat belt
increases the chance of being
killed or seriously hurt in a
crash.

Be sure you and your
passengers always wear seat
belts and wear them properly.

Important Safety Reminders

Seat belts are designed for adults

and larger children. All infants and

small children must be properly
restrained in child safety seats (see
page 21).

A pregnant woman needs to wear a

seat belt to protect herself and her
unborn child (see page 11).

Two people should never use the

same seat belt. If they do, they could

be very seriously injured in a crash.

Do not place the shoulder portion of
a lap/shoulder belt under your arm
or behind your back. This could
increase the chance of serious
injuries in a crash.

Do not put shoulder belt pads or
other accessories on seat belts. They
can reduce the effectiveness of the
belts and increase the chance of
injury.

Driver and Passenger Safety

The Seat Belt System and How It Works

Seat Belt System Components

Your Honda has seat belts in all five
seating positions. The front seats
and the outside positions of the rear
seat have lap/shoulder belts. The
center position of the rear seat has a
lap belt.

Your seat belt system also includes a
light on the instrument panel to
remind you to fasten your seat belt,

and to make sure your passengers
fasten theirs. This light comes on
when you turn on the ignition if you
have not fastened your seat belt. A
beeper also sounds for several

seconds (see page 36).
The following pages cover more

about the seat belt components and
how they work.

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Lap/Shoulder Belt

SHOULDER
PORTION

LATCH
PLATE

BUCKLE

UPPER SEAT
BELT ANCHOR

To retractor

LAP
PORTION

This style of seat belt has a single
belt that goes over your shoulder,
across your chest, and across your
hips.
Each lap/shoulder belt has an
emergency locking retractor. In
normal driving, the retractor lets you
move freely in your seat while it
keeps some tension on the belt.
During a collision or sudden stop,
the retractor automatically locks the
belt to help restrain your body.

The lap/shoulder belt retractor in
each passenger seating position has
an additional locking mechanism
that is intended to secure a child seat

(see page 25). If the shoulder part of
the belt is pulled all the way out, this
mechanism will engage. The belt will
retract, but it will not allow the
passenger to move freely. If the belt
feels too tight, unlatch it, let it retract
fully, then pull it out as far as needed.

The Seat Belt System and How It Works

Lap Belt

BUCKLE

LATCH PLATE

The lap belt has one manually­adjusted belt that fits across the hips.
It is similar to safety belts used in
airplanes.

Wearing Seat Belts Properly

You can increase the effectiveness of
your seat belts if you take a little
time to read the following pages and

make sure you know how to wear
seat belts properly.

Not wearing a seat belt
increases the chance of being
killed or seriously hurt in a
crash.

Be sure you and your
passengers always wear seat
belts and wear them properly.

Driver and Passenger Safety

The Seat Belt System and How It Works

Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt

Before putting on the seat belt, move
the driver’s seat as far back as is
practical while still allowing you to
maintain full control of the vehicle.
Make sure the seat-back is upright

(see page 19). The front seat
passenger should move the seat as
far back as possible.

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1. Pull the latch plate across your
body and insert it into the buckle.
Tug on the belt to make sure the
latch is securely locked.

2. Check that the belt is not twisted.

3. Position the lap portion of the belt
as low as possible across your hips,
not across your stomach. This lets
your strong pelvic bones take the
force of a crash.

RELEASE
BUTTON

The Seat Belt System and How It Works

RELEASE
BUTTON

4. Pull up on the shoulder part of the
belt to remove any slack. Make
sure the belt goes over your
collarbone and across your chest.

5. If the belt crosses your neck, you
need to adjust the belt anchor
height or your seating position.

Front seats:

Adjust the belt anchor by squeez­ing the two buttons and sliding the
anchor downward (it has four posi­tions) .

Rear seat:

Move toward the center of the
seat until the belt fits over your
collarbone.

To unlatch the seat belt, push the
red PRESS button on the buckle.
Guide the belt across your body to
the door pillar.

After you exit the vehicle, make sure
the seat belt is out of the way and
will not get closed in the door.

Driver and Passenger Safety

The Seat Belt System and How It Works

Wearing the Lap Belt

1. Pull the latch plate across your
hips and insert it into the buckle
marked CENTER.

If the belt is too short, hold the
latch plate at a right angle and pull
to extend the belt. Insert the latch
plate into the buckle.

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2. Position the belt as low as possible
across your hips and pelvic bones,
not across your stomach. Pull the
loose end of the belt to adjust for a
snug but comfortable fit.

To unlatch the belt, push the red

PRESS button on the buckle.

The Seat Belt System and How It Works

Advice for Pregnant Women

Protecting the mother is the best
way to protect her unborn child.
Therefore, a pregnant woman should
wear a properly-positioned seat belt
whenever she drives or rides in a car.

If possible, use the lap/shoulder seat
belt, remembering to keep the lap
portion as low as possible (see page

8).

Each time you have a check-up, ask

your doctor if it’s okay for you to

drive and how you should position a

lap/shoulder seat belt.

Seat Belt Maintenance

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

Pull out each belt fully and look for

frays, cuts, burns, and wear. Check

that the latches work smoothly and

the lap/shoulder belts retract easily.
Any belt not in good condition or not
working properly should be replaced.

If a seat belt is worn during a crash,

have your dealer replace the belt and

inspect the anchors for damage.

For information on how to clean your

seat belts, see page 200.

Driver and Passenger Safety

Supplemental Restraint System

Your car is equipped with a Supple­mental Restraint System (SRS) to
help protect the head and chest of
the driver and front seat passenger
during a severe frontal collision.

This system does not replace your seat

belts. It supplements, or adds to, the

protection offered by seat belts and
other occupant protection features.

Driver and Passenger Safety

Not wearing seat belts
increases the chance of serious
injury or death in a crash, even
if you have airbags.

Be sure you and your
passengers always wear seat
belts and wear them properly.

SRS Components

Your supplemental restraint system
includes:

One airbag in the steering wheel
for the driver and another in the
dashboard for the passenger.

Sensors that can detect a severe
frontal collision.

Supplemental Restraint System

A sophisticated electronic system
that continually monitors the
sensors, control unit, airbag
activators, and all related wiring
when the ignition is ON (II).

An indicator light on the instru­ment panel to alert you to a possi­ble problem with the system.

Emergency backup power in case
your car’s electrical system is
disconnected in a crash.

What Happens In a Crash

If you ever have a severe frontal
collision, the sensors will detect
rapid deceleration and signal the
control unit to instantly inflate the
airbags.

During a crash, your seat belt will
help to restrain your lower body and
torso. The airbags will provide a
cushion to absorb crash energy and
help keep the head and chest of the
driver and front passenger from
striking the interior of the car.

After inflating, the airbags will
immediately deflate. The entire
process, from detection to deflation,
takes a fraction of a second. This
process occurs so quickly that you
may not hear the loud noise created
by the airbag inflators, or realize
what has happened.

After the crash, you may see what
looks like smoke. This is actually
powder from the airbag’s surface.

People with respiratory problems

may experience some temporary

discomfort from the chemicals used

by the airbag’s activators.

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Supplemental Restraint System

Important Facts About Airbags

Airbags inflate only when needed; in

a severe frontal collision. A severe
collision would be similar to a crash
into a parked vehicle of similar size
at 25 mph (40 km/h). Airbags will
not inflate in a moderate frontal
collision, or during a rear impact,
side impact, or rollover — even if the
impact is severe.

Driver and Passenger Safety

Frontal collision range

Airbags inflate and deflate only once.
They cannot protect you during any

additional impacts that can occur
during a crash sequence.

Injuries, including fatal injuries, can
occur in a severe collision, even if
seat belts are worn properly and the
airbags inflate. No safety system can
provide complete protection in a
severe crash.

Just from viewing the vehicle

damage after a crash, it is very
difficult to accurately determine if
the airbags should or should not
have inflated. In some cases where
the airbag did not inflate, extensive
visible damage indicated that the car
absorbed much of the crash energy,
and the airbags were not needed. In
other cases, a severe jolt, such as an
impact to the undercarriage, may not
cause extensive body damage but
cause the airbags to inflate.

Supplemental Restraint System

How the Driver’s Airbag Works

If you ever have a severe frontal
collision, your airbag will instantly
inflate to help protect your head and

chest.

To do its job, the airbag inflates with

considerable force. So, while it can

reduce serious injuries and even save

your life, the airbag might cause

some facial abrasions or other

injuries. To reduce the possibility of
injury, you should always sit back as

far from the steering wheel as is

practical while still maintaining full

vehicle control.

After the bag completely inflates, it

immediately starts deflating so it

won’t interfere with your visibility,

ability to steer, or ability to operate
other controls. The total time for
inflation and deflation takes a
fraction of a second. You may not
even be aware that the airbag has
been fully inflated.

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Driver and Passenger Safety

Supplemental Restraint System

The driver’s airbag is stored in the

center of the steering wheel. For
your safety, do not attach any items
to the steering wheel. They could
interfere with the proper operation
of the airbag. Or, if the airbag
inflates, they could be propelled
inside the car and hurt someone.

Driver and Passenger Safety

How the Passenger’s Airbag

Works

If you ever have a severe frontal
collision, the passenger’s airbag will

inflate at the same time as the driver’s

airbag.

This airbag is quite large and inflates

with considerable force. It can
seriously hurt a front seat passenger
who is not in the proper position and
wearing the seat belt properly. Front
seat passengers should move the
seat as far back as practical and sit
well back in the seat.

We strongly recommend that you do
not put an infant seat in the front
passenger’s seat. If the airbag
inflates, it can hit the infant seat with
great force. The infant seat can be
dislodged or struck with enough
force to cause very serious injury to
the infant.

If a toddler seat is used in the front
passenger’s seat, the vehicle seat
should be moved as far back as
possible. If the passenger’s bag
inflates, it could seriously hurt a
toddler who is not in the proper
position or properly restrained.

Supplemental Restraint System

The passenger’s airbag is stored
near the top of the dashboard, under
a lid marked SRS. Do not place any
objects on top of this lid. If the airbag
inflates, those objects can be
propelled inside the car and possibly
hurt someone.

S R S

The purpose of the SRS light on your

instrument panel is to alert you of a
potential problem with your supple­mental restraint system.

Have the system checked if:

How the SRS Indicator
Light Works

The light does not come on when
you turn the ignition ON (II).

The light stays on after the engine

starts.

The light comes on or flashes
while you are driving.

If you see any of these indications,
the airbag may not work when
needed in an accident. Take the
car to your dealer promptly for

diagnosis and service.

System Service

Your supplemental restraint system
is virtually maintenance-free. There

are no parts you can safely service.
You must have the system serviced
by an authorized Honda dealer:

If your airbags ever inflate, the
airbags and control unit must be
replaced. Do not try to remove or
discard the airbags by yourself.
This must be done by a Honda
dealer.

If the SRS indicator light alerts
you of a problem. Have the
supplemental restraint system
checked as soon as possible.

Otherwise, your airbags might not

inflate when you need them.
When the car is ten years old.

Have the dealer inspect the
system. The production date is on
the driver’s doorjamb for your
convenience.

Driver and Passenger Safety

Supplemental Restraint System

System Service Precautions

Do not modify your steering wheel
or any other part of the supplemental
restraint system. Modifications could
make the system ineffective.

Do not tamper with the system’s
components or wiring. This could

cause the airbags to inflate inadver­tently, possibly injuring someone
very seriously.

Tell anyone who works on your car
that you have a supplemental
restraint system. Failure to follow
the procedures and precautions in

the official Honda service manual

could result in personal injury or

damage to the system.

Driver and Passenger Safety

Scrapping an entire car that has
uninflated airbags can be dangerous.
Get assistance from a Honda dealer
if your car must be scrapped.

If you sell your car, please be sure to
tell the new owner that the car has a
supplemental restraint system. Alert
them to the information and precau­tions in this part of the owner’s
manual.

Additional Safety Information

The seat belts and airbags are obvi-

ously important parts of your occu­pant protection system.

In addition, you should know that

sitting upright, adjusting the head

restraints properly, locking the doors,

and stowing things properly can also

increase your safety and possibly

even save your life.

Seat-back Position

The seat-backs should be in an

upright position for you and your
passengers to get the most protec­tion from the seat belts.

If you recline a seat-back, you reduce
the protective capability of your seat
belt. The farther a seat-back is
reclined, the greater the risk that
you will slide under the belt in a
severe crash and be very seriously
injured.

For information on how to adjust the
seat-back, see page 56.

Head Restraint Position

Head restraints can help protect you
from whiplash and other injuries. For
the best protection, adjust the top of
the restraint so it is even with the
tops of your ears, or as high as possi­ble. For instructions on adjusting the
head restraints, see page 59.

Driver and Passenger Safety

Additional Safety Information

Door Locks

It is not safe to leave your car doors

unlocked. A passenger, especially a

child, could open a door and acci-

dentally fall out. Also, there is a

greater chance of being thrown out

of the car during a crash when the

doors are not locked.

Storing Cargo Safely

Before you drive, make sure you

first securely store or tie down any

items that could be thrown around

the car and hurt someone, or

interfere with your ability to operate

the controls.

Do not put any items on top of the

rear shelf. They can block your view

and they could be thrown about the

car in a crash.

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Be sure to keep compartment doors
closed when the car is moving. If a
front passenger hits the door of an
open glove box, for example, he
could injure his knees.

For information on loading cargo,
seepage 111.

Driving with Pets

Loose pets can be a hazard while you
are driving. An unrestrained pet can
interfere with your ability to drive
the car. In a crash or sudden stop,
loose pets or cages can be thrown

around inside the car and hurt you or

your passengers. It is also for their

safety that pets should be properly
restrained in your car.

The recommended way to restrain a
medium-sized or larger dog is with a

special traveling harness. This har­ness can be secured to the rear seat
with a seat belt. Travel harnesses are

available at pet stores.
A small dog, cat, or other small

animal will be safest in a pet carrier
with rigid sides. Choose a style that

allows you to secure it to the car’s

seat by routing a seat belt through

the carrier’s handle.

For further information, contact your
veterinarian or local animal protec-

tion society.

An infant or child who is not
properly restrained can be killed
or seriously injured in a crash.

Be sure any child too small for
seat belts is properly secured in
a child restraint.

Child Safety

Where Should Children Sit?

According to accident statistics,

children of all sizes and ages are
safer when they are properly
restrained in the rear seat rather
than the front seat.

We recommend that, whenever
possible, you secure your child’s
infant or toddler seat in the center
position of the rear seat with the lap
belt.

Children depend on adults to protect
them. To help make sure we do,
every state and Canadian province
has laws requiring infants and young
children to be properly restrained
whenever they ride in a car.

We strongly recommend that you do
not put an infant seat in the front
passenger’s seat. If the airbag
inflates, it can hit the infant seat with
great force. The infant seat can be
dislodged or struck with enough
force to cause very serious injury to
the infant.

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Child Safety

If a toddler seat is used in the front
passenger’s seat, the vehicle seat
should be moved as far back as
possible. If the passenger’s bag
inflates, it could seriously hurt a
toddler who is not in the proper
position or properly restrained.

We also recommend that any child
who is too large to use an infant or
toddler seat ride in one of the out-

side positions of the rear seat. The
child should then wear the lap/
shoulder belt properly for protection.

If the child is not large enough to
wear the lap/shoulder belt properly,
you should use a booster seat.

Driver and Passenger Safety

Important Safety Reminders

Never hold a baby or child on your
lap when riding in a car. If you are
wearing your seat belt, the violent
forces created during a crash will
tear the child from your arms. The
child could be seriously hurt or killed.

If you are holding a child and not

wearing a seat belt in a crash, you

could crush the child against the car’s
interior.

Never put your seat belt over
yourself and a child. During a crash,
the belt could press deep into the
child, causing serious internal
injuries.

Two children should never use the
same seat belt. If they do, they could
be very seriously injured in a crash.

If you are driving with small children
in the car, you should use the
childproof door locks to prevent
them from opening the rear doors

(see page 54).

For their safety, do not leave

children alone in your car without

adult supervision.

Child Safety

General Guidelines for
Restraining Children Under
18 kg (40 Ibs)

Use an approved child seat. The seat
must meet Federal Motor Vehicle
Safety Standard 213 (FMVSS-213) or
Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety
Standards. Look for the manufac­turer’s statement of compliance on

the box and seat.

Use a seat of the right size. Make sure

the seat fits your child. Check the

seat manufacturer’s instructions and

labels for height and weight limits.

Secure the child seat to the car. All
approved child seats are designed to
be secured to the car seat by the lap

belt or the lap belt portion of a lap/

shoulder belt. A child whose seat is
not properly secured to the car can

be endangered in a crash.

To properly route a seat belt through
a child seat, follow the seat maker’s
instructions. If you use a lap/
shoulder belt, follow the instructions
on page 25.

Secure the child in the child seat. Make

sure the infant or child is firmly

secured to the child seat. Use the
straps provided, and carefully follow
the manufacturer’s instructions.

Restraining an Infant Who

Weighs

Less

Than 9 kg

(20 Ibs)

An infant up to about 9 kg (20 Ibs)
must be restrained in an infant seat
or a convertible seat designed for a
baby. Because infants must ride in a
reclining position, be sure the infant
seat always faces the REAR of the
car as shown.

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Driver and Passenger Safety

Child Safety

We recommend that, whenever

possible, you put the infant seat in
the center position of the rear seat
and secure it to the car with the lap

belt.
If you decide to put an infant seat in

any other seating position, make

sure the infant seat is held securely
by the locking mechanism of the
lap/shoulder belt (see page 25).

We strongly recommend that you do
not put an infant seat in the front
passenger’s seat. If the airbag
inflates, it can hit the infant seat with
great force. The infant seat can be
dislodged or struck with enough
force to cause very serious injury to
the infant.

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Restraining a Child Who Weighs
Between 9 and 18 kg
(20 and 40 Ibs)

Toddler seats are designed for

children who weigh between 9 and

18

kg (20 and 40 Ibs).

The preferred place to put a toddler

seat is in the center position of the

rear seat. Use the car’s lap belt to

secure the seat to the car.

If you decide to put a toddler seat in
an outside seating position, make

sure the toddler seat is held securely
by the locking mechanism of the
lap/shoulder belt (see page 25).

If you are using a toddler seat in the
front passenger’s seat, move the
passenger’s seat as far back as
possible before installing the child
seat. If the passenger’s bag inflates,
it could seriously hurt a toddler who
is not in the proper position or
properly restrained.

Child Safety

Restraining a Child Who Weighs

Over 18 kg (40 Ibs)

We recommend that, whenever

possible, a child who has outgrown a
toddler seat ride in one of the
outside positions of the rear seat and
use a lap/shoulder belt.

Put the seat belt on your child and
check its fit. The shoulder belt
should fit over the collarbone and
across the chest. The lap belt should
sit low on your child’s hips, not
across the stomach.

If the shoulder belt crosses the neck,
have your child move toward the
center of the rear seat until the belt
fits properly. If the belt still crosses
the child’s neck, you should use a
booster seat.

Several styles of booster seats are
available. We recommend a design
that allows the child to use the car’s
lap/shoulder belt.

Whichever style you select, follow
the booster seat manufacturer’s
instructions.

Securing a Child Seat with a Lap/

Shoulder Belt

The lap/shoulder belt retractors in

the passenger seating positions have

a built-in locking mechanism

intended to secure a child seat. If

you are placing a child seat in one of

the outside seating positions, do the

following:

1. Place the child restraint in the
desired seating position. Route the
lap/shoulder belt through the seat
according to the seat manufac­turer’s instructions.

2. Insert the latch plate into the
buckle. Make sure it is fully
latched.

3. Slowly pull the shoulder portion of
the belt out of the retractor until it
stops.

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4. Allow the belt to slowly feed back
into the retractor. You should hear
a clicking noise that indicates the
locking mechanism has engaged.

5. After the belt has retracted fully,
pull up on the shoulder portion to
remove any slack.

6. Push and pull on the child seat to

verify that it is held firmly in place.

If not, unlatch the seat belt, allow
it to retract fully, and repeat these
steps.

To unlatch the seat belt, push the
red PRESS button on the buckle.

Guide the belt across to the door

pillar. If the belt doesn’t retract

easily, pull it out and check for twists
or kinks.

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Using Child Restraints with

Tethers

111 mm (4.4

310 mm (12.2 in)

in) 306

mm (12.0

in)

Your Honda has three attachment

points for tether-style child seat.

They are located on the rear shelf.

U.S. Models

Use the dimensions in the illustra­tion to locate either of the outside
attachment points you want to use.
Cut a 22 mm (7/8 inch) diameter
hole in the rear shelf.

Canadian Models

Select the attachment point you want
to use and remove the plug with a

small flat-tipped screwdriver or

fingernail file.

Install the tether hardware that came
with the child seat.
Tighten to:

22 N.m (2.2 kgf.m , 16 lbf.ft)

If you are not sure how to install the
bracket, have it installed by your

Honda dealer.

If you need an anchor plate and
mounting hardware, you can obtain
them by writing to:

American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

Consumer Affairs

1919 Torrance Blvd.
Torrance, CA 90501-2746

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Canadian Cars

TOOTHED WASHER

The anchor plate and mounting

hardware for a top tether are
supplied with the car. When install­ing, make sure the toothed washer is
on the bottom of the bolt.

The supplied anchor plate is

designed only for mounting a child
restraint. Do not use it for any other

purpose.

Storing a Child Seat

When you are not using an infant

seat or other child restraint, either

remove it or make sure it is properly

secured so it cannot be thrown
around the car during a crash.

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Alcohol and Drugs

Driving a car requires your full at­tention and alertness. Traffic condi­tions change rapidly. You must be
able to react just as rapidly. Alcohol
or drugs directly affect your alert­ness and ability to react. Even pre-

scription and non-prescription medi-

cines can have this effect.
There are laws that deal with

drunken driving. These laws define

how much alcohol it takes in your

system to be legally «drunk.» How­ever, your judgment and reaction

time get worse with every drink

even the first one.

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The safest thing you can do is never

drink and drive. This can be done if
you plan ahead. If you know you are
going to be drinking, make plans to
ride with a friend who will not be
drinking.

What if you find that you’ve been

drinking and cannot get a ride from a
friend? Find alternative transpor­tation. Call a taxi. Take a bus. Many
communities have transportation
services devoted to shuttling people
who have been drinking.

If you have no choice but to drive,
stop drinking and give yourself lots
of time to sober up. Time is the only
thing that can make you sober.
Things like coffee or a cold shower
don’t speed up the process.

If you see friends trying to get
behind the wheel after drinking, stop
them. Drive them yourself or
arrange other transportation. If you
think you are interfering, remember
that your interference will keep them
from sharing the road with you.

Carbon Monoxide Hazard

Your car’s exhaust contains carbon

monoxide gas. You should have no
problem with carbon monoxide
entering the car in normal driving if

you maintain your car properly.

Have the exhaust system inspected

for leaks whenever:

The car is raised for an oil change.
You notice a change in the sound
of the exhaust.
The car was in an accident that
may have damaged the underside.

Carbon monoxide gas is toxic.

Breathing it can cause
unconsciousness and can even

kill you.
Avoid any enclosed areas or

activities that expose you to
carbon monoxide.

High levels of carbon monoxide can
collect rapidly in enclosed areas,
such as a garage. Do not run the
engine with the garage door closed.
Even with the door open, run the
engine only long enough to move the
car out of the garage.

With the trunk lid open, air flow can

pull exhaust gas into your car’s
interior and create a hazardous
condition. If you must drive with the
trunk lid open, open all the windows
and set the heating and cooling
system as follows.

If you must sit in your parked car,
even in an unconfined area, with the

engine running, adjust the heating
and cooling system as follows:

1. Push the button.

2. Select the mode.

3. Turn the fan on high speed.

4. Set the temperature control to a
comfortable setting.

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Safety Labels

4 Cylinder Models

These labels are in the locations
shown. They warn you of potential
hazards that could cause serious
injury. Read these labels carefully

and don’t remove them.

If a label comes off or becomes hard
to read, contact your Honda dealer
for a replacement.

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Safety Labels

6 Cylinder Models

These labels are in the locations

shown. They warn you of potential
hazards that could cause serious
injury. Read these labels carefully
and don’t remove them.

If a label comes off or becomes hard
to read, contact your Honda dealer
for a replacement.

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Instruments and Controls

This section gives information about
the controls and displays that
contribute to the daily operation of
your Honda. All the essential
controls are within easy reach.

Control Locations………………………. 34

Indicator Lights………………………….. 35

Gauges………………………………………. 39

Speedometer………………………….. 39

Tachometer……………………………. 39

Odometer……………………………….. 39

Trip Meter……………………………… 39

Temperature Gauge……………….. 40

Fuel Gauge…………………………….. 40

Maintenance Required

Indicator……………………………… 40

Controls Near the Steering

Wheel…………………………………. 41

Headlights……………………………… 42

Daytime Running Lights…………. 42

Instrument Panel Brightness….. 43

Turn Signals…………………………… 43

Windshield Wipers…………………. 44

Windshield Washers………………. 45

Hazard Warning………………………

Window Defogger………….. 45

Rear

Steering Wheel Adjustment……. 46

Steering Wheel Controls ……………. 48

Cruise Control………………………… 48

Keys and Locks………………………….. 51

Keys……………………………………….. 51

Ignition Switch……………………….. 52

Door Locks…………………………….. 53

Power Door Locks………………….. 53

Childproof Door Locks…………… 54

45

Trunk…………………………………….

Box………………………………. 55

Glove

Seat Adjustments……………………….. 56

Driver’s Seat Power

Adjustments……………………….. 56

Driver’s Seat Manual

Adjustments……………………….. 58

Driver’s Lumbar Support………… 59

Head Restraints……………………… 59

Folding Rear Seat…………………… 60

Rear Seat Armrest………………….. 62

Trunk Pass-through Cover……… 62

Power Windows…………………………. 63

Moonroof…………………………………… 64

Mirrors………………………………………. 65

Adjusting the Power Mirrors….. 66

Parking Brake……………………………. 67

Digital Clock………………………………. 68

Beverage Holder………………………… 69

Vanity Mirror…………………………….. 69

Cigarette Lighter……………………….. 70

Ashtrays…………………………………….. 70

Interior Lights……………………………. 71

Ceiling Light…………………………… 71

Courtesy Lights……………………… 71

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Control Locations

DOOR LOCK
SWITCH

(P.53)

POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
(P.63)

FUEL FILL
DOOR RELEASE

(P.104)

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MIRROR
CONTROLS
(P.65)

TRUNK RELEASE
HANDLE
(P.54)

DIGITAL CLOCK
(P.68)

HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE
(P.105)

HEATING/COOLING

CONTROL

(P.74)

AUDIO SYSTEM
(P.81)

Indicator Lights

The instrument panel has many
indicators to give you important
information about your car.

Lamp Check

Many of the indicator lights come on
when you turn the ignition switch

ON (II), allowing you to see that they
are working. If an indicator does not
light during this test, it cannot alert
you if that system develops a prob­lem. Have the dealer check your car
for burned-out bulbs or other
problems.

* The U.S. instrument panel is

shown. Differences for the Canadian
model are noted in the text.

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
SYSTEM INDICATOR

PARKING BRAKE AND
BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR*

CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR
LOW OIL

PRESSURE
INDICATOR

DOOR AND BRAKE
LAMP MONITOR

MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP

HIGH BEAM INDICATOR

SEAT BELT REMINDER
LIGHT

CRUISE CONTROL
INDICATOR

LOW FUEL
INDICATOR

ANTI-LOCK BRAKE
SYSTEM INDICATOR*

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Indicator Lights

Seat Belt Reminder Light

This indicator lights when you turn
the ignition ON (II). It is a reminder
to you and your passengers to
protect yourselves by fastening the
seat belts. A beeper also sounds if
you have not fastened your seat belt.

If you do not fasten your seat belt,
the beeper will stop after a few
seconds but the light stays on until
you do. Both the light and the beeper
stay off if you fasten your seat belt
before turning on the ignition.

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Low Oil Pressure
Indicator

The engine can be severely damaged

if this light flashes or stays on when
the engine is running. For complete
information, see page 216.

Charging System
Indicator

If this light comes on when the
engine is running, the battery is not
being charged. For complete
information, see page 217.

U.S.

BRAKE

Canada

Parking Brake
and Brake
System
Indicator

This light has two functions:

1. It lights as a reminder that you
have set the parking brake.
Driving with the parking brake set
can damage the brakes and tires,
and cause the Anti-lock brake
system to turn off (see page 124).

2. It can indicate the brake fluid level
is low if it remains lit after you
release the parking brake or
comes on while driving. This is
normally due to worn brake pads.
Have your dealer check the
braking system for worn pads or
fluid leaks.

Indicator Lights

S R S

Supplemental Restraint
System Indicator

See page 17.

U.S.

A

Canada

Only on cars equipped with ABS (see

page 124)

Anti-lock Brake System

B S

(ABS) Indicator

This light normally comes on when

you turn the ignition ON (II) and
goes off after the engine starts. If it
comes on at any other time, there is
a problem in the ABS. If this happens,
take the car to your dealer to have it
checked. With the light on, your car
still has normal braking ability but no
anti-lock.

Malfunction Indicator
Lamp

See page 218.

Door and Brake Lamp Monitor

The appropriate light comes on in
this display if the trunk or any door

is not closed tightly. If a brake light
does not work, the BRAKE LAMP
indicator comes on when you push
the brake pedal with the ignition

switch ON (II).
A burned out brake light is a hazard
when drivers behind you cannot tell
you are braking. Have your brake

lights repaired right away.
All the lights in the monitor display

come on for a few seconds when you

turn the ignition switch ON (II).

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Indicator Lights

Turn Signal and

Hazard Warning
Indicators

The left or right turn signal light

blinks when you signal a lane change
or turn. If the light does not blink or
blinks rapidly, it usually means one
of the turn signal bulbs is burned out

(see page 185 ). Replace the bulb as
soon as possible, since other drivers
cannot see that you are signalling.

When you turn on the Hazard
Warning switch, both turn signal
lights blink. All turn signals on the
outside of the car should flash.

D R L

«Daytime Running
Lights» Indicator

Canadian models only

This indicator lights when you turn
the ignition to ON (II) with the
headlight switch off and the parking
brake set. It should go off if you turn
on the headlights or release the
parking brake. If it comes on at any

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other time, it means there is a
problem with the DRL. There may
also be a problem with the high

beam headlights.

High Beam Indicator

This light comes on with the high

beam headlights. See page 42 for
information on the headlight
controls.

CRUISE

CONTROL

Only on cars equipped with Cruise
Control System

Cruise Control Indicator

This lights when you set the cruise

control. See page 48 for information
on operating the cruise control.

Low Fuel Indicator

This light comes on as a reminder

that you must refuel soon.

Gauges

TEMPERATURE
GAUGE

TACHOMETER

MAINTENANCE
REQUIRED INDICATOR

TRIP METER

Speedometer

U.S. Models

This shows your speed in miles per
hour (mph). The smaller inner
numbers are the speed in kilometers
per hour (km/h).

Canadian Models

This shows your speed in kilometers
per hour (km/h). The smaller inner
numbers are the speed in miles per
hour (mph).

SPEEDOMETER

ODOMETER

TRIP METER
RESET BUTTON

FUEL GAUGE

Tachometer

The tachometer shows the engine

speed in revolutions per minute

(rpm). To protect the engine from
damage, never drive with the
tachometer needle in the red zone.

Odometer

The odometer shows the total dis­tance your car has been driven. It
measures miles in U.S. models and
kilometers in Canadian models.
It is illegal under federal law (in the
U.S.) and provincial regulations (in
Canada) to disconnect, reset, or alter
the odometer with the intent to
change the number of miles or
kilometers indicated.

Trip Meter

This meter shows the number of
miles (U.S.) or kilometers (Canada)
driven since you last reset it. To
reset it, push the trip meter reset
button.

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Gauges

Temperature Gauge

This shows the temperature of the
engine’s coolant. During normal
operation, the pointer should rise
from the bottom white mark to about
the middle of the gauge. In severe

driving conditions, such as very hot

weather or a long period of uphill

driving, the pointer may rise to the
upper white mark. If it reaches the
red «H» (Hot) mark, pull safely to
the side of the road. Turn to page

214 for instructions and precautions

on checking the engine’s cooling
system.

Fuel Gauge

This shows how much fuel you have.
It is most accurate when the car is on
level ground. It may show slightly
more or less than the actual amount
when you are driving on curvy or
hilly roads.

The gauge stays at the same fuel
level reading after you turn off the

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ignition. When you add fuel, the
gauge slowly changes to the new
reading after you turn the ignition
back ON (II).

Maintenance Required Indicator

This indicator reminds you that it is
nearing 12,000 km (7,500 miles)

since the last scheduled maintenance.
Refer to the Maintenance Schedules
for Normal and Severe driving
conditions on page 138.

When the distance driven since the
last scheduled maintenance nears

12,000 km (7,500 miles), the
indicator will turn yellow. If you
exceed 12,000 km (7,500 miles), the
indicator will turn red.

INDICATOR

SLOT

Your dealer will reset the indicator
when he performs the scheduled
maintenance. If someone else
performs the maintenance, reset the
indicator by inserting your key in the

slot below the indicator.

Controls Near the Steering Wheel

The two levers on the steering
column contain controls for driving
features you use most often. The left
lever controls the turn signals,
headlights, and high beams. The
right lever controls the windshield
wipers.

The rear window defogger switch is
on the dashboard to the right of the
steering column.

The controls under the left air vent
are for the moonroof, cruise control
and instrument panel brightness.

The lever on the underside of the
steering column allows you to tilt the
steering wheel.

INSTRUMENT PANEL
BRIGHTNESS

MOONROOF
SWITCH

CRUISE
CONTROL

HEADLIGHTS/
TURN SIGNALS

TILT ADJUSTMENT

REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER

HORN

WINDSHIELD
WIPERS/WASHERS

HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS

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Controls Near the Steering Wheel

Headlights

The rotating switch on the left lever
controls the lights. Turning this
switch to the first position
turns on the parking lights, taillights,
instrument panel lights, side-marker
lights, and rear license plate lights.
Turning the switch to the second
position turns on the
headlights.

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If you leave the lights on with the
ignition switch in ACCESSORY (I)
or LOCK (0), you will hear a
reminder chime when you open the
driver’s door.

To change between low beams and
high beams, pull back on the turn
signal lever until you hear a click,
then let go. The blue high beam
indicator will light (see page 38).

To flash the high beams, pull back
and hold the turn signal lever.

Release the lever and the high

beams will go off.
The high beams will stay on for as

long as you hold the lever, no matter

what position the headlight switch is

in.

Daytime Running Lights
(Canadian Models)

With the headlight switch off, the
high beam headlights come on with
reduced brightness when you turn
the ignition switch to ON (II) and
release the parking brake. They
remain on until you turn the ignition
off, even if you set the parking brake.

The headlights revert to normal

operation when you turn them on

with the switch.

Controls Near the Steering Wheel

Instrument Panel Brightness

The knob on the dashboard to the
left of the instrument panel controls
the brightness of the instrument
panel lights. Push the knob to get it
to pop out. Turn the knob to adjust
the brightness.

Turn Signals

TURN SIGNAL LEVER

Signal a turn or lane change with this
lever. Push down on the lever to

signal a left turn, and up to signal a

right turn. If you push it up or down

all the way, the turn signal continues
to blink even when you release the

lever. It shuts off automatically as
you complete the turn.

To signal a lane change, push lightly

on the turn signal lever in the proper
direction and hold it. The lever will
return to the center position as soon
as you release it.

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Controls Near the Steering Wheel

Windshield Wipers

The right lever controls the wind­shield wipers and washers. The
rotary switch at the end of the lever
has three positions:

INT: intermittent

: low speed
: high speed

In intermittent, the wipers operate
every few seconds. In low speed and
high speed, the wipers run continu­ously.

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To operate the wipers in mist mode,

push the control lever down. The
wipers run at high speed until you
release the lever. This gives you a
quick way to clear the windshield.

Except for the U.S. DX model and the
Canadian LX model

In intermittent, the wipers operate
every few seconds. You can adjust
this delay by turning the INT TIME
ring on the lever. This allows you to
vary how often the windshield
wipers sweep when driving in light
rain or snow. In low speed and high
speed, the wipers run continuously.

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Windshield Washers

To clean the windshield, pull back on
the wiper control lever. The washers
spray until you release the lever. The
wipers run at low speed while you’re
pulling the lever, then complete one
more sweep of the windshield after
you release it.

Hazard Warning

Push the red button to the left of the
clock to turn on the hazard warning
lights (four-way flashers). This
causes all four outside turn signals
and both indicators in the instrument
panel to flash. Use the
warning

lights if you need to park in

hazard

a dangerous area near heavy traffic,
or if your car is disabled.

Rear Window Defogger

The rear window defogger will clear
fog, frost, and thin ice from the
window. Push the defogger button to
turn it on and off. The light in the
button lights to show the defogger is

on. If you do not turn it off, the
defogger will shut itself off after

about 25 minutes. It also shuts off
when you turn off the ignition. You
have to turn it on again when you
restart the car.

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Controls Near the Steering Wheel

Make sure the rear window is clear
and you have good visibility before
starting to drive.

The defogger wires on the inside of

the rear window can be accidentally
damaged. When cleaning the glass,
always wipe side to side.

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Steering Wheel Adjustment

You can adjust the steering wheel

height to suit your preference. Do
this before you begin driving.

Adjusting the steering wheel
position while driving may
cause you to lose control of the
car and be seriously injured in a
crash.

Adjust the steering wheel only
when the car is stopped.

1. Adjust the seat so you are a
comfortable distance from the
pedals.

2. The lever to tilt the steering wheel
is under the steering column to
the left. Push this lever all the way

down.

3. Move the steering wheel up or
down to the desired position.
Position the wheel so you can see
all the instrument panel gauges
and warning lights. Push the lever
up to lock the steering wheel in

that position.

4. Make sure you have securely
locked the steering wheel in place
by trying to move it up and down.

Controls Near the Steering Wheel

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Steering Wheel Controls

Cruise Control

Except for DX model in the U.S.

Cruise control allows you to maintain
a set speed above 25 mph (40 km/h)

without keeping your foot on the

accelerator pedal. It is for cruising on
straight, open highways. It is not
recommended for conditions such as
city driving, winding roads, slippery
roads, heavy rain, or bad weather.

You should have full control of the

car under those conditions.

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Improper use of the cruise

control can lead to a crash.

Use the cruise control only
when traveling on open
highways in good weather.

NOTICE

The cruise control, as it operates,
moves the accelerator pedal. You
can damage your car’s accelerator
mechanism by resting your foot
under the pedal and blocking the
movement.

Using the Cruise Control

CRUISE CONTROL MASTER SWITCH

1. Push in the Cruise Control Master
Switch to the left of the steering
column. The indicator in the
switch will light.

2. Accelerate to the desired cruising
speed above 25 mph (40 km/h).

Steering Wheel Controls

RESUME/
accel

SET/decel

3. Press and hold the SET/decel
button on the steering wheel until
the CRUISE CONTROL light next
to the speedometer comes on.

This shows the system is now

activated.

The set speed may vary slightly,

particularly on hills.

Changing the Set Speed

You can increase the set cruising

speed in either of two ways:

Press and hold the RESUME/
accel button. The car will acceler­ate slowly. When you reach the

desired cruising speed, release the

button.

Push on the accelerator pedal. Ac-

celerate to the desired cruising

speed and press the SET/decel

button.

You can decrease the set cruising

speed in either of two ways:

Press and hold the SET/decel
button. The car will decelerate.
Release the button when you
reach the desired speed.

Tap the brake or clutch pedal
lightly with your foot. The

CRUISE CONTROL light on the
instrument panel will go out.
When the car slows to the desired

speed, press the SET/decel button.
The car will then maintain the

desired speed.

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Steering Wheel Controls

Even with the cruise control turned
on, you can still use the accelerator
pedal to speed up for passing. After
completing the pass, take your foot
off the accelerator pedal. The car
will return to the set cruising speed.

Resting your foot on the brake or
clutch pedal will cause the cruise
control to cancel.

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Cancelling the Cruise Control

Any of these actions cause the cruise

control to cancel.

Tap the brake or clutch pedal.

Press the SET/decel and RE­SUME/accel buttons at the same
time.

Press the Cruise Control Master
Switch.

When you tap the brake or clutch

pedal, or press the SET and RE­SUME buttons at the same time, the
CRUISE CONTROL light on the
instrument panel will go out and the
car will begin to slow down. You can
use the accelerator pedal in the

normal way.

If you use the brake or clutch pedal
to cancel cruise control, the system
retains the previously-set cruising
speed. To return to that speed, ac­celerate to above 25 mph (40 km/h)
and press the RESUME/accel button
until the CRUISE CONTROL light
comes on. The car will accelerate to
the same cruising speed as before.

If you cancel cruise control by
pressing the SET and RESUME
buttons at the same time, the
previously-set cruising speed is

erased. To use the cruise control,

accelerate to the desired cruising

speed and press the SET/decel
button.

Pressing the Cruise Control Master

Switch turns the system completely

off and erases the previous cruising

speed from memory. To use the

system again, refer to Using the

Cruise Control.

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