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Contents

Owner's Identification Form

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

Your Vehicle at a Glance .....................................................................................................................3 Driver and Passenger Safety ..............................................................................................................5 Proper use and care of your vehicle'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 .............................................................................................. 83 How to operate the climate control system, the audio system, and other convenience features. Before Driving.................................................................................................................................. 109What gasoline to use, how to break-in your new vehicle, and how to load luggage and other cargo. Driving .............................................................................................................................................. 121 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 your vehicle to the dealer. Taking Care of the Unexpected ...................................................................................................... 173 This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, and how to handle them. Technical Information..................................................................................................................... 199ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information. Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada) ................................................................ 211A summary of the warranties covering your new Acura, and how to contact us. Authorized Manuals (U.S. only)...................................................................................................... 215 How 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.

Accord Value Package Audio System

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 vehicle 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 vehicle soyou can refer to it at any time.

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

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

Maintaining your vehicle according to the messages shown on theinformation display helps to keep your driving trouble-free while it preservesyour investment. When your vehicle needs maintenance, keep in mind thatyour dealer’s staff is specially trained in servicing the many systems uniqueto your vehicle. Your Honda dealer is dedicated to your satisfaction and willbe pleased to answer any questions and concerns.

Congratulations on your selection of the 2007 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

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California Proposition 65 Warning

This product contains or emits chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer and birthdefects or other reproductive harm.

Service Diagnostic RecordersThis vehicle is equipped with service-related devices that record information about powertrain performance. The datacan be used to verify emissions law requirements and/or help technicians diagnose and solve service problems. It mayalso be combined with data from other sources for research purposes, but it remains confidential and is never linked tothe vehicle owner.

Event Data RecordersThis vehicle is equipped with one or more devices commonly referred to as event data recorders. These devicesrecord seat belt use, passenger seat occupancy, airbag deployment data, and the failure of any airbag systemcomponent. This data belongs to the vehicle owner and may not be accessed by anyone else except as legally requiredor with the permission of the vehicle owner.

Introduction

WARNING:

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

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.

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

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

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

how to use this vehicle correctly and safely.such as Driver and Passenger Safety.

such as Important Safety Reminders or ImportantSafety Precautions.

These signal words mean:

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

on the vehicle.

InstructionsSafety Section

Safety Headings

Safety MessagesSafety Labels

A Few Words About Safety

DANGER WARNING CAUTION

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You CAN be HURT if you don’t followinstructions.

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

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

Your Vehicle at a Glance

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POWER WINDOWSWITCHES

MIRRORCONTROLS

ROOF SWITCH

AUDIO SYSTEM

INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORSGAUGES

PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR

MANUALTRANSMISSION

REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER BUTTON

HAZARD WARNINGBUTTON

(P.46)(P.51)

(P.63)

(P.68)

(P.75)

(P.71) (P.59)

(P.58)

POWER DOORLOCK

(P.26)

DRIVER’S FRONTAIRBAG

PASSENGER’S FRONTAIRBAG

(P.9, 20) (P.9, 20)

(P.88)

(P.125)

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HOOD RELEASE HANDLE HORN

WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS

INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS(P.57)

(P.56)

(P.58)VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST(VSA) SYSTEM OFF SWITCH

CRUISE BUTTON

HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS

REMOTE AUDIOCONTROLS

CRUISE CONTROLBUTTONS

HEATING/COOLINGCONTROLS

ENGINE START BUTTON

(P.104)

(P.124)

(P.112) (P.106)(P.106)

(P.84)

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CLOCK BUTTON(P.54)

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This section gives you importantinformation about how to protectyourself and your passenger. Itshows you how to use seat belts. Itexplains how your airbags work. Andit tells you how to properly restrainchildren in your vehicle.

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

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

.........Protecting Adults and Teens . 10.....1. Close and Lock the Doors . 10

......................2. Adjust the Seats . 10............3. Adjust the Seat-Backs . 11

4. Fasten and Position the.............................Seat Belts . 12

5. Maintain a Proper Sitting................................Position . 13

.....Advice for Pregnant Women . 14...Additional Safety Precautions . 15

Additional Information About.......................Your Seat Belts . 16

..Seat Belt System Components . 16......................Lap/Shoulder Belt . 17

Automatic Seat Belt...............................Tensioners . 18

...............Seat Belt Maintenance . 18Additional Information About Your

.....................................Airbags . 20......Airbag System Components . 20

...........How Your Airbags Work . 22..How the SRS Indicator Works . 25

How the Passenger Airbag Off......................Indicator Works . 26

.............................Airbag Service . 27...Additional Safety Precautions . 28

Protecting Children General................................Guidelines . 29

All Children Must Be...............................Restrained . 29

Your Vehicle is NotRecommended for Child

..........................Passengers . 30The Passenger’s Airbag

.........Can Pose Serious Risks . 30...Additional Safety Precautions . 32

.............Protecting Small Children . 33.....................Selecting a Child Seat . 34....................Installing a Child Seat . 34

...........Protecting Larger Children . 37...............Checking Seat Belt Fit . 37

..................Using a Booster Seat . 38When Can a Larger Child Ride

........................in This Vehicle . 39...Additional Safety Precautions . 40

.............Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 41...................................Safety Labels . 42

Driver and Passenger Safety

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

A seat belt is your best protection inall types of collisions. Airbags aredesigned to supplement seat belts,not replace them. So even thoughyour vehicle is equipped with airbags,make sure you and your passengeralways wear your seat belts, andwear them properly (see page ).

Since all children are safest in theback seat of a vehicle, and yourvehicle does not have a back seat, werecommend that you do not carry achild passenger.

Excessive speed is a major factor incrash injuries and deaths. Generally,the higher the speed, the greater therisk, but serious injuries 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 ).

If an older child must ride in thisvehicle, follow all child safetyinstructions and warnings in thismanual (see pages ).

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.

Alcohol and driving don’t mix. Evenone drink can reduce your ability torespond to changing conditions, andyour reaction time gets worse withevery additional drink. So don’t drinkand drive, and don’t let your friendsdrink and drive, either.

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Important Safety Precautions

Always Wear Your Seat Belt

Your Vehicle is NotRecommended for ChildPassengers

Control Your Speed

Keep Your Vehicle in SafeCondition

Be Aware of Airbag Hazards

Don’t Drink and Drive

Never carry an infant in a rear-facingchild seat in this vehicle.

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

Some features do not require anyaction on your part. These include astrong steel framework that forms asafety cage around the passengercompartment; front and rear crushzones, a collapsible steering column;and tensioners that tighten the seatbelts in a crash.

However, you and your passengercan’t take full advantage of thesefeatures unless you remain sitting ina proper position and

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

The following pages explain how youcan take an active role in protectingyourself and your passenger.

Your Vehicle’s Safety Features

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(1) (9) (3) (4) (7) (6)

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

Your vehicle is equipped with seatbelts in both seating positions.

Keep you from being thrown outof the vehicle.

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.

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

Seat belts have proven to be thesingle most effective safety devicefor adults and larger children.

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

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

When properly worn, seat belts:

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

Help protect you in almost everytype of crash, including frontal,side, and rear impacts androllovers.

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

Help keep you from being thrownagainst the inside of the vehicleand against a passenger.

Your seat belt system also includesan indicator on the instrument paneland a beeper to remind you and yourpassengers to fasten your seat belts.


Seat Belts

Why Wear Seat Belts

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

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

Your vehicle has a supplementalrestraint system (SRS) with frontairbags to help protect the heads andchests of the driver and a passengerduring a moderate to severe frontalcollision (see page for moreinformation on how your airbagswork).

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

They are designed to supplementthe seat belts.

Always wearyour seat belt properly, and situpright and as far back from thesteering wheel as possible whileallowing full control of the vehicle. Apassenger should move the seat asfar back from the dashboard aspossible.

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

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

To do their job, airbags mustinflate with tremendous force. Sowhile airbags help save lives, theycan cause minor injuries or moreserious or even fatal injuries ifoccupants are not properlyrestrained or sitting properly.

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Airbags

Airbags do not replace seat belts.

What you should do:

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

Airbags can pose serious hazards.

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Adjust the driver’s seat as far to therear as possible while allowing you tomaintain full control of the vehicle.Have a passenger adjust his or herseat as far to the rear as possible.

Locking the doors reduces thechance of someone being thrown outof the vehicle during a crash, and ithelps prevent a passenger fromaccidentally opening a door andfalling out.

Locking the doors also helps preventan outsider from unexpectedlyopening a door when you come to astop.

See page for how to lock thedoors, and page for how the door-open indicator works.

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

The following pages provideinstructions on how to properlyprotect the driver, an adultpassenger or teenage child largeenough and mature enough to driveor ride in your vehicle. See pages

for important guidelines onhow to properly protect a child in aforward-facing child seat or a largerchild passenger.

Your vehicle has door and trunkmonitor indicators on the instrumentpanel to indicate when either door orthe trunk is not tightly closed.

After everyone has entered thevehicle, be sure the doors are closedand locked.

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Protecting Adults and Teens

Adjust the SeatsIntroduction

Close and Lock the Doors1.

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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.

The National Highway Traffic SafetyAdministration and TransportCanada recommend that driversallow at least 10 inches (25 cm)between the center of the steeringwheel and the chest.

A passenger should also adjust theirseat-back to a comfortable, uprightposition.

If you cannot get far enough awayfrom the steering wheel and stillreach the controls, we recommendthat you investigate whether sometype of adaptive equipment may help.

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.

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Sitting too close to a frontairbag can result in seriousinjury or death if the frontairbags inflate.

Always sit as far back from thefront airbags as possible.

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. Check thatthe belt is not twisted, because atwisted belt can cause seriousinjuries in a crash.

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.

See page for how to adjust theseat-backs.

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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.

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.

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 thevehicle is parked and the engine isoff.

If necessary, pull up on the belt againto remove any slack, then check thatthe belt rests across the center ofyour chest and over your shoulder.This spreads the forces of a crashover the strongest bones in yourupper body.

See page for additionalinformation about your seat beltsand how to take care of them.

Using a seatbelt that is not working properly canresult in serious injury or death.Have your dealer check the belt assoon as possible.

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

This could causevery serious injuries in a crash.

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Maintain a Proper SittingPosition

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No one should sit in a seat with aninoperative seat belt.

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.

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

This will reduce the risk of injuriesto both you and your unborn childthat can be caused by a crash or aninflating front airbag.

Each time you have a checkup, askyour doctor if it’s okay for you todrive.If you are pregnant, the best way to

protect yourself and your unbornchild when driving or riding in avehicle is to always wear a seat belt,and keep the lap part of the belt aslow as possible across the hips.

In addition, an occupant who is out ofposition can be seriously or fatallyinjured in a crash by striking interiorparts of the vehicle or being struckby an inflating front airbag.


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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.

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

Devices intended to improveoccupant comfort or reposition theshoulder part of a seat belt canreduce the protective capability ofthe belt and increase the chance ofserious injury in a crash.

If yourhands or arms are close to anairbag cover, they could be injuredif the airbag inflates.

Carrying hard or sharpobjects on your lap, or driving witha pipe or other sharp object inyour mouth, can result in injuriesif your front airbag inflates.

Objects on thecovers marked SRS AIRBAGcould interfere with the properoperation of the airbags or bepropelled inside the vehicle andhurt someone if the airbags inflate.

Additional Safety PrecautionsTwo people should never use thesame seat belt.

Do not put any accessories on seatbelts.

Keep your hands and arms awayfrom the airbag covers.

Do not place hard or sharp objectsbetween yourself and a frontairbag.

Do not attach or place objects onthe airbag covers.


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Your seat belt system includes lap/shoulder belts in both seatingpositions. The seat belts are alsoequipped with automatic seat belttensioners.

This system uses the same sensorsas the front airbags to monitorwhether the seat belts are latched orunlatched, and how much weight ison the passenger’s seat (see page

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The seat belt systemincludes an indicator on the

instrument panel and a beeper toremind you and your passenger tofasten your seat belts.

This system monitors the seat belts.If you turn the ignition switch to theON (II) position before your seatbelt is fastened, the beeper willsound and the indicator will flash. Ifyour seat belt is not fastened before

the beeper stops, the indicator willstop flashing but remain on.

If a passenger does not fasten theirseat belt, the indicator will come onabout 6 seconds after the ignitionswitch is turned to the ON (II)position.

If either the driver or passenger doesnot fasten their seat belt, the beeperwill sound and the indicator will flashagain at regular intervals.

When no one is sitting in thepassenger’s seat, or a child or smalladult is riding there, the indicatorshould not come on and the beepershould not sound.

If the indicator comes on or thebeeper sounds when the driver’s seatbelt is latched and there is nopassenger and no items on thepassenger’s seat, something may beinterfering with the monitoringsystem. Look for and remove:

If no obstructions are found, haveyour vehicle checked by a dealer.

Any object touching the rear ofthe seat-back.

Any objects hanging on the seat.

Any items under the passenger’sseat.

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Additional Information About Your Seat Belts

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The lap and shoulder belt goes overyour shoulder, across your chest,and across your hips.

To fasten the belt, insert the latchplate into the buckle, then tug on thebelt to make sure the buckle islatched (see page for how toproperly position the belt).

To unlock the belt, press the redPRESS button on the buckle. Guidethe belt across your body so that itretracts completely. After exiting thevehicle, be sure the belt is out of theway and will not get closed in thedoor.

Both seat belts have an emergencyretractor. In normal driving, theretractor lets you move freely in yourseat while it keeps some tension onthe belt. During a collision or suddenstop, the retractor automaticallylocks the belt to help restrain yourbody.

The passenger’s seat belt has alockable retractor that must beactivated to secure a forward-facingchild seat (see page ).

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

To deactivate the lockable retractor,unlatch the buckle and let the seatbelt fully retract. To refasten theseat belt, pull it out only as far asneeded.

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

The tensioners are designed toactivate primarily in frontal collisions,and they should activate in anycollision severe enough to causeairbag inflation.

When the tensioners are activated,the seat belts will remain tight untilthey are unbuckled.

For added protection, the seat beltsare equipped with automatic seatbelt tensioners. When activated, thetensioners immediately tighten thebelts to help hold the driver and apassenger in place.

Pull each belt out fully and look forfrays, cuts, burns, and wear. Checkthat the latches work smoothly andthe belts retract easily. If a belt doesnot retract easily, cleaning it maycorrect the problem (see page ).Any belt that is not in good conditionor not working properly will notprovide good protection and shouldbe replaced as soon as possible.

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

Honda provides a limited warrantyon seat belts. See your

booklet fordetails.

However, the tensioners can beactivated during a collision in whichthe airbags do not deploy. In thiscase, the airbags would not beneeded, but the additional restraintcould be helpful.

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The dealer should also inspect theanchors for damage and replacethem if needed. If the automatic seatbelt tensioners activate during acrash, they must be replaced.


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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.

Airbag System Components

Additional Information About Your Airbags

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(5) Driver’s Seat Position Sensor(6) Passenger’s Weight Sensors(7) Passenger’s Weight Sensor Unit(8) Front Impact Sensors(9) Passenger Airbag Off Indicator

(1) Driver’s Front Airbag(2) Passenger’s Front Airbag(3) Control Unit(4) Seat Belt Tensioners

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

Your airbag system includes: An indicator on the dashboard thatalerts you that the passenger’sairbag has been turned off (seepage ).

Automatic seat belt tensioners(see page ).

Sensors that can detect amoderate to severe front impact.

Sensors that can detect whetherthe driver’s seat belt and thepassenger’s seat belt are latchedor unlatched (see page ).

A sophisticated electronic systemthat continually monitors andrecords information about thesensors, the control unit, theairbag activators, the seat belttensioners, and driver andpassenger seat belt use when theignition switch is in the ON (II)position.

An indicator on the instrumentpanel that alerts you to a possibleproblem with your airbags,sensors, or seat belt tensioners(see page ).

A driver’s seat position sensor thatmonitors the distance of the seatfrom the airbag. If the seat is toofar forward, the airbag will inflatewith less force (see page ).

Weight sensors that monitor theweight on the passenger’s seat. Ifthe weight is about 65 lbs (29 kg)or less (the weight of an infant orsmall child), the passenger’sairbag will be turned off (see page

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Two SRS (supplemental restraintsystem) airbags. The driver’sairbag is stored in the center ofthe steering wheel; the passenger’sairbag is stored in the dashboard.Both are marked ‘‘SRS AIRBAG.’’

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The total time for inflation anddeflation is one-tenth of a second, sofast that most occupants are notaware that the airbags deployed untilthey see them lying in their laps.

Although both airbags normallyinflate within a split second of eachother, it is possible for only oneairbag to deploy.

This can happen if the severity of acollision 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.

If you ever have a moderate tosevere frontal collision, sensors willdetect the vehicle’s rapiddeceleration.

If the rate of deceleration is highenough, the control unit will instantlyinflate the driver’s and passenger’sairbags, at the time and with theforce needed.

Only the driver’s airbag can deploy ifthere is no passenger in thepassenger’s seat, or if the advancedairbag system has turned thepassenger’s airbag off (see page ).

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

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

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How Your Airbags Work

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In a crash, both stageswill ignite simultaneously to providethe quickest and greatest protection.

In a crash, one stage willignite first, then the second stagewill ignite a split second later. Thisprovides longer airbag inflation timewith a little less force.

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 vehicle as soon as it is safe to doso.

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

Your front airbags are also dual-threshold airbags. Airbags with thisfeature have two deploymentthresholds that depend on whethersensors detect the occupant iswearing a seat belt or not.

If the occupant’s belt is ,the airbag will deploy at a slightlylower threshold, because theoccupant would need extraprotection.

If the occupant’s belt , theairbag will inflate at a slightly higherthreshold, when the airbag would beneeded to supplement the protectionprovided by the seat belt.

Dual-Threshold AirbagsDual-Stage Airbags

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If there is a problem with the sensor,the SRS indicator will come on, andthe airbag will inflate in the normalmanner regardless of the driver’sseating position.

Your airbags are also advancedairbags. The main purpose of thisfeature is to help prevent airbag-caused injuries to short drivers andchildren who ride in the passenger’sseat.

For both advanced airbags to workproperly:

Occupants must sit upright andwear their seat belts properly.

Failure to follow these instructionscould damage the sensors or preventthem from working properly.

Do not spill any liquids on orunder the seats, cover the sensors,or put any objects or metal itemsunder the seats.

The driver’s advanced front airbagsystem includes a seat positionsensor under the seat. If the seat istoo far forward, the airbag willinflate with less force, regardless ofthe severity of the impact.

Be aware that objects placed on thepassenger’s seat can also cause theairbag to be turned off.

The passenger’s advanced airbagsystem has weight sensors under theseat. Although Honda does notencourage carrying a child in thepassenger’s seat, if the sensorsdetect the weight of an infant orsmall child (up to about 65 lbs or 29kg), the system will automaticallyturn the passenger’s airbag off.

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DRIVER’SSEATPOSITIONSENSOR

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When you turn the ignition switch tothe ON (II) position, this indicatorcomes on briefly then goes off. Thistells you the system is workingproperly.

If the indicator comes on at anyother time, or does not come on at all,you should have the system checkedby your dealer. For example:

If the SRS indicator does not comeon after you turn the ignitionswitch to the ON (II) position.

When the airbag is turned off, a‘‘passenger airbag off’’ indicator inthe center of the dashboard comeson (see page ).

If the indicator stays on after theengine starts.If the indicator comes on orflashes on and off while you drive.

The SRS indicator alertsyou to a potential problem

with your airbags or seat belttensioners.

If the weight sensors detect there isno passenger in the seat, the airbagwill be off. However, the passengerairbag off indicator will not come on.

To ensure that the passenger’sadvanced airbag system will workproperly,

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do not do anything thatwould increase or decrease theweight on the passenger’s seat, suchas hanging heavy objects on the seat.

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

Be aware that objects placed on thepassenger’s seat can cause theindicator to come on.

If no weight is detected on thepassenger’s seat, the airbag will beautomatically shut off. However, theindicator will not come on.

This indicator alerts you that thepassenger’s airbag has been shut offbecause weight sensors detect about65 lbs (29 kg) or less (the weight ofan infant or small child) on thepassenger’s seat. It doesthere is a problem with the airbag.

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PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR

U. S. CanadaIgnoring the SRS indicator canresult in serious injury or deathif the airbag systems ortensioners do not work properly.

Have your vehicle checked by adealer as soon as possible ifthe SRS indicator alerts you toa possible problem.

The passenger airbag off indicatormay come on and off repeatedly ifthe total weight on the seat is nearthe airbag cutoff threshold.

If the indicator comes on with nopassenger and no objects on thepassenger seat, or with an adultriding there, something may beinterfering with the weight sensors.Look for and remove:

Any items under the passenger’sseat.

Any objects hanging on the seat.

Any object touching the rear ofthe seat-back.

If no obstructions are found, haveyour vehicle checked by a dealer assoon as possible.

Do not try to remove or replaceany airbag by yourself. This mustbe done by an authorized dealer ora knowledgeable body shop.

Any airbagthat has deployed must bereplaced along with the controlunit and other related parts. Anyseat belt tensioner that activatesmust also be replaced.

Your airbag systems are virtuallymaintenance free, and there are noparts you can safely service.However, you must have yourvehicle serviced if:If this happens, adjust the seat as far

to the rear as possible and have thepassenger sit upright and wear theseat belt properly.

An airbag ever inflates.

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Take your vehicle to anauthorized dealer as soon aspossible. If you ignore thisindication, your airbags may notoperate properly.

Together, airbags andseat belts provide the bestprotection.

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

This could make the driver’s seatposition sensor or the passenger’sweight sensors ineffective. If it isnecessary to remove or modify aseat to accommodate a personwith disabilities, first contactHonda Automobile CustomerService at (800) 999-1009.

Even if yourairbags do not inflate, your dealershould inspect the driver’s seatposition sensor, the passenger’sweight sensors, the seat belttensioners, and all seat belts wornduring the crash to make surethey are operating properly.

The SRS indicator alerts you to aproblem. Do not attempt to deactivate your

airbags.

Do not tamper with airbagcomponents or wiring for anyreason.

Do not remove or modify a seatwithout consulting your dealer.

If your vehicle has a moderate tosevere impact.

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

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 the death of children ages 12 andunder.

(see pages ).

If you ever need to drive with a childin your vehicle, be sure to read thissection. It begins with importantgeneral guidelines, then presentsspecial information for smallchildren who must ride in a forward-facing child seat, and for largerchildren.

To reduce the number of childdeaths and injuries, every state andCanadian province requires thatchildren be properly restrained whenthey ride in a vehicle.

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Protecting Children General Guidelines

Larger children must be restrainedwith a lap/shoulder belt and ride ona booster seat until the seat belt f itsthem properly

Any child who is too small to wear aseat belt must be restrained in anapproved child seat that is properlysecured to the vehicle

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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 anduse a booster seat if necessary.

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The National Highway Traffic SafetyAdministration and TransportCanada recommend that all childrenage 12 and under be properlyrestrained in a back seat.

Since this vehicle does not have aback seat, we strongly recommendthat you do not carry any child whois not large enough or matureenough to ride in front (see page ).

If the airbag inflates, itcan hit the back of the child seatwith enough force to kill or veryseriously injure an infant.

If a larger child must ride inthis vehicle, see page forimportant guidelines on how todecide when a child is ready to ridein the passenger’s seat and how toproperly protect the child.

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 can inflate with enough forceto cause very serious injuries.

Even though your vehicle has anadvanced airbag system thatautomatically turns the passenger’sairbag off (see page ), pleasefollow these guidelines:

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.

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The Passenger’s Airbag Can PoseSerious Risks

Small Children

Never put a rear-facing child seat inthis vehicle.

Infants

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

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To remind you of the passenger’sairbag hazards, your vehicle haswarning labels on the dashboard(U.S. models) and on the driver’s andpassenger’s visors. Please read andfollow the instructions on theselabels.

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Leaving children withoutadult supervision is illegal in moststates and Canadian provinces,and can be very hazardous.

Even very youngchildren learn how to unlockvehicle doors, turn on the ignitionswitch, and open the trunk, whichcan lead to accidental injury ordeath.

For example, a small child left in avehicle on a hot day can die fromheatstroke. A child left alone withthe key in the ignition switch canaccidentally set the vehicle inmotion, possibly injuringthemselves or others.

Children who play in vehicles canaccidentally get trapped inside.Teach your children not to play inor around vehicles. Know how tooperate the emergency trunkopener and decide if your childrenshould be shown how to use thisfeature (see page ).

During a crash, thebelt could press deep into the childand cause serious or fatal injuries.

If you are not wearing a seatbelt in a crash, you could bethrown forward and crush thechild against the dashboard. If youare wearing a seat belt, the childcan be torn from your arms and beseriously hurt or killed.

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Never let two children use thesame seat belt.

Do not leave children alone in avehicle.

Keep vehicle keys and remotetransmitters out of the reach ofchildren.

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

Never put a seat belt over yourselfand a child.

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Because an inflating airbag canseriously injure or kill small children,we recommend that you do not carrya small child as a passenger in thisvehicle.

If you decide to transport a smallchild in this vehicle, be sure to movethe passenger seat as far to the rearas possible, and follow theinstructions and guidelines in thefollowing pages.

A child who is at least one year old,and who fits within the child seatmaker’s weight and height limits,should be restrained in a forward-facing, upright child seat.

Of the different seats available, werecommend those that have a five-point harness system as shown.

We also recommend that a smallchild use the child seat until the childreaches the weight or height limitfor the seat.

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Placing a forward-facing childseat in the passenger’s seatcan result in serious injury ordeath if the airbag inflates.

If you must place a forward-facing child seat in thepassenger’s seat, move thevehicle seat as far back aspossible and properly restrainthe child.

To provide proper protection, a childseat should meet threerequirements:

Look for FMVSS213 or CMVSS 213 on the box.

Before purchasing a child seat, orusing a previously purchased one, werecommend that you test the seat tomake sure it fits properly in thepassenger’s seat.

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

All child seats must besecured to the vehicle with the lappart of a lap/shoulder belt. A childwhose seat is not properly securedto the vehicle can be endangeredin a crash.

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

A child seat secured with a seatbelt should be installed as firmlyas possible. However, it does notneed to be ‘‘rock solid.’’ Some side-to-side movement can be expectedand should not reduce the childseat’s effectiveness.

If the child seat is not secure, usea different style of child seat thatcan be firmly secured.

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 seriously injured in a crash.

The following pages provideguidelines on how to properly installa forward-facing child seat.

Selecting a Child Seat Installing a Child Seat

The child seat should meet U.S. orCanadian Motor Vehicle SafetyStandard 213.

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

The child seat should fit thepassenger’s seat.

Properly secure the child seat tothe vehicle.

Make sure the child seat is firmlysecured.

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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.

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.

In this vehicle, a forward-facing childseat must be secured to the vehiclewith the lap part of the lap/shoulderbelt. In addition, the lockableretractor must be activated to securea child seat.

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.

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.

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To remove slack, it may help toput weight on the child seat, orpush on the back of the seat whilepulling up on the belt.

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

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.

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To determine if a lap/shoulder beltproperly fits a child, have the childput on the seat belt, then askyourself:

Does the child sit all the way backagainst the seat?

Do the child’s knees bendcomfortably over the edge of theseat?

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

Since this vehicle does not have aback seat, we recommend that youdo not carry a larger child, age 12 orunder, as a passenger.

However, the following pagesprovide guidelines to help you decidewhen a given child may ride in thisvehicle, and how to properly protectthe child.

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Allowing a larger child age 12 orunder to ride in the vehicle canresult in injury or death if thepassenger’s airbag inflates.

If a larger child must ride in thevehicle, adjust the vehicle seatas far back as possible, use abooster seat if needed, andhave the child sit up properlyand wear the seat belt properly.

Does the shoulder belt crossbetween the child’s neck and arm?

Is the lap part of the belt as low aspossible, touching the child’sthighs?

Will the child be able to stayseated like this for the whole trip?

If you answer yes to all thesequestions, the child is ready to wearthe lap/shoulder belt correctly. Ifyou answer no to any question, thechild needs to ride on a booster seat. A child who has outgrown a forward-

facing child seat should use abooster seat until the lap/shoulderbelt fits them properly without thebooster.

Some states and Canadian provincesalso require children to use a boosterseat until they reach a given age orweight (e.g., 6 years or 60 lbs). Besure to check current laws in thestates or provinces where you intend

to drive.

Booster seats can be high-back orlow-back. Whichever style you select,make sure the booster meets federalsafety standards and that you followthe booster seat maker’s instructions.

If a child who uses a booster seatrides in this vehicle, move thevehicle seat as far to the rear aspossible, and be sure the child iswearing the seat belt properly.

A child may continue using a boosterseat until the tops of their ears areeven with the top of the vehicle’s orbooster’s seat-back. A child of thisheight should be tall enough to usethe lap/shoulder belt without abooster seat.

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

Carefully read the owner’s manual,and make sure you understand allseat belt instructions and all safetyinformation.

Move the vehicle seat to the rear-most position.

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

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

Supervise the child. Even maturechildren sometimes need to bereminded to fasten the seat beltsor sit properly.

Physically, a child must be largeenough for the lap/shoulder belt toproperly fit (see page ). If the seatbelt does not fit properly, with orwithout the child sitting on a booster,the child should not sit in this vehicle.

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

The National Highway Traffic SafetyAdministration and TransportCanada recommend that all childrenage 12 and under be properlyrestrained in a back seat.

If the passenger’s airbag inflates in amoderate to severe frontal collision,the airbag can cause serious injuriesto a child who is unrestrained,improperly restrained, sitting tooclose to the airbag, or out of position.

Of course, children vary widely. Andwhile age may be one indicator ofwhen a child can safely ride in thisvehicle. There are other importantfactors you should consider.

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This could resultin serious neck injuries during acrash.


This couldcause very serious injuries duringa crash. It also increases thechance that the child will slideunder the belt in a crash and beinjured.

Devices intended toimprove a child’s comfort orreposition the shoulder part of aseat belt can make the belt lesseffective and increase the chanceof serious injury in a crash.

Additional Safety PrecautionsDo not let a child wear a seat beltacross the neck.

Two children should never use thesame seat belt.

Do not let a child put the shoulderpart of a seat belt behind the backor under the arm.

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Your vehicle’s exhaust containscarbon monoxide gas. Carbonmonoxide should not enter thevehicle in normal driving if youmaintain your vehicle properly andfollow the information on this page.

High levels of carbon monoxide cancollect 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 thevehicle out of the garage.

If you must sit in your parked vehiclewith the engine running, even in anunconfined area, adjust the heatingand cooling system as follows:

Have the exhaust system inspectedfor leaks whenever:

The vehicle is raised for an oilchange.

You notice a change in the soundof the exhaust.

The vehicle was in an accidentthat may have damaged theunderside.

With the trunk open, airflow can pullexhaust gas into your vehicle’sinterior and create a hazardouscondition. If you must drive with thetrunk open, open all the windows,and set the heating and coolingsystem as shown below.

Select the fresh air mode.Select the mode.Set the fan speed to high.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 (except for the U.S.dashboard label which may beremoved by the owner), contact yourdealer for a replacement.

U.S. models Canadian models

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BATTERY

SUN VISOR

RADIATOR

SEAT BELT TENSIONER

DASHBOARD

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

...........................Control Locations . 44............................Instrument Panel . 45

..........Instrument Panel Indicators . 46.............................................Gauges . 51

.....................................Odometer . 51....................................Trip meter . 51

...............................Select Button . 51..................................Fuel Gauge . 52

..........Check Fuel Cap Message . 52...................Temperature Gauge . 53

Outside Temperature...................................Indicator . 53

..................Maintenance Minder . 54............................................Clock . 54

Controls Near the Steering...........................................Wheel . 55

Windshield Wipers and.......................................Washers . 56

...........Turn Signal and Headlights . 57........Instrument Panel Brightness . 58

.................Hazard Warning Button . 58

.................Rear Window Defogger . 59...............................Keys and Locks . 60

........................Immobilizer System . 61................................Ignition Switch . 62

..........................Power Door Locks . 63

................................................Trunk . 63........Emergency Trunk Opener . 64

.......................Remote Transmitter . 65.................................................Seats . 67

..............................Power Windows . 68

..............................Convertible Top . 70.............................................Mirrors . 75

.................................Parking Brake . 76...........Interior Convenience Items . 77

.........................Beverage Holder . 78...........Accessory Power Socket . 78

.............Console Compartments . 79.................................Audio Panel . 79

..........Dashboard Lower Pocket . 80...................................Interior Light . 80

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Control Locations

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POWER WINDOWSWITCHES

MIRRORCONTROLS

ROOF SWITCH ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER BUTTON

HAZARD WARNINGBUTTON

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(P.75)

(P.71) (P.78) (P.59)

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POWER DOORLOCK(P.63)

AUDIO SYSTEM

PARKING BRAKE

MANUALTRANSMISSION

CRUISE CONTROLBUTTONS

HOOD RELEASE HANDLE

HEATING/COOLING CONTROLS

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(P.125)

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TRUNK-OPEN INDICATORIMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATOR

SEAT BELTREMINDERINDICATOR

ANTI-LOCK BRAKESYSTEM (ABS)INDICATOR

ELECTRIC POWERSTEERING (EPS)INDICATOR

DOOR-OPEN INDICATOR

LOW FUELINDICATOR

TURN SIGNAL AND HAZARD WARNING INDICATORS

HIGH BEAMINDICATOR

VEHICLE STABILITYASSIST (VSA) SYSTEMINDICATOR

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(P.50)

(P.47)

(P.46)

PARKING BRAKE ANDBRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR

CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATORLOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR

MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMPCRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR (P.47)

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MAINTENANCE MINDERINDICATOR

(P.47)(P.49)

(P.47)

(P.48)

(P.50)

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DAYTIME RUNNINGLIGHTS INDICATOR

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMINDICATOR

VSA ACTIVATION INDICATOR

(P.48)

(P.46, 188)

(P.46, 186)(P.46, 186)

(P.47, 187)

(P.49)

(P.51, 135)INFORMATIONDISPLAY

OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE INDICATOR (P.53)

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

This indicator has two functions:

It comes on when you turn theignition switch to the ON (II)position. It is a reminder to checkthe parking brake. A beepersounds if you drive with theparking brake not fully released.Driving with the parking brake notfully released can damage thebrakes and tires.

If you turn the ignition switch to theON (II) position before fasteningyour seat belts, the beeper sounds,and the indicator flashes. If you donot fasten your seat belts before thebeeper stops, the indicator stopsflashing but remains on.

If this indicator comes on when theengine is running, the battery is notbeing charged. For more information,see page .

The engine can be severely damagedif this indicator flashes or stays onwhen the engine is running. Formore information, see page .

If either of you do not fasten yourseat belt while driving, the beeperwill sound and the indicator will flashagain at regular intervals. For moreinformation, see page .

If your passenger does not fastentheir seat belt, the indicator comeson about 6 seconds after the ignitionswitch is turned to the ON (II)position.

If it stays on after you have fullyreleased the parking brake whilethe engine is running, or if itcomes on while driving, therecould be a problem with the brakesystem. For more information, seepage .

This indicator comes on when youturn the ignition switch to the ON(II) position. It reminds you and yourpassenger to fasten your seat belts.A beeper also sounds if you and yourpassenger have not fastened yourseat belts.

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Seat Belt ReminderIndicator

Parking Brake andBrake SystemIndicator

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Low Oil PressureIndicator

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See page .

This indicator comes on if the trunklid is not closed tightly.

This indicator comes on if eitherdoor is not closed tightly.

This indicator comes on when youset the cruise control. See page

for information on operating thecruise control.

This indicator normally comes on fora few seconds when you turn theignition switch to the ON (II)position, and when you push theSTART button. If it comes on at anyother time, there is a problem withthe ABS. If this happens, have yourvehicle checked at a dealer. Withthis indicator on, your vehicle stillhas normal braking ability but noanti-lock function. For moreinformation, see page .

This indicator comes on briefly whenyou turn the ignition switch to theON (II) position. If it comes on atany other time, it indicates apotential problem with your airbags.This indicator will also alert you to apotential problem with yourautomatic seat belt tensioners,driver’s seat position sensor, or thepassenger’s seat weight sensors. Formore information, see page .

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If this indicator comes on when theignition switch is turned to the ON(II) position and the parking brake isreleased, it means there is a problemin the high beam headlight’s circuit.Have your vehicle checked by yourdealer.

Driving with the power steeringsystem continuously overheating cancause system damage.

The left or right turn signal indicatorblinks when you signal a lane changeor turn. If the indicator does notblink or blinks rapidly, it usuallymeans one of the turn signal bulbs isburned out (see page ). Replacethe bulb as soon as possible, sinceother drivers cannot see that you aresignaling.

When you press the hazard warningbutton, both turn signal indicatorsblink. All turn signals on the outsideof the vehicle should flash.

This indicator normally comes onwhen you turn the ignition to the ON(II) position and goes off after theengine starts. If it comes on at anyother time, there is a problem in theelectric power steering system. Ifthis happens, stop the vehicle in asafe place and turn off the engine.Reset the system by restarting theengine. The indicator will not turnoff immediately. If it does not go offafter driving a short distance, orcomes on again while driving, takethe vehicle to your dealer to have itchecked. With the indicator on, theEPS may be turned off, making thevehicle harder to steer.

If the power steering systemoverheats while driving, the assist isreduced and steering may feelslightly harder.

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This indicator comes on as areminder that you must refuel soon.

This indicator comes on for a fewseconds when you turn the ignitionswitch to the ON (II) position. It willthen go off if you have inserted aproperly-coded ignition key. If it isnot a properly-coded key, theindicator will blink, and the enginewill not start (see page ).

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

This indicator comes on with thehigh beam headlights. For moreinformation, see page .

When the daytime running lights(DRL) are on, this indicator comeson with reduced brightness.

When the indicator comes on, thereis about 2.22 US gal (8.4 ) of fuelremaining in the tank before thereading reaches E. There is a smallreserve of fuel remaining in the tankwhen the reading does reach E.

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This indicator has three functions:

It comes on as a reminder that youhave turned off the vehiclestability assist (VSA) system.

It flashes when VSA is active (seepage ).

It comes on along with the VSAsystem indicator if there is aproblem with the VSA system.

This indicator normally comes on fora few seconds when you turn theignition switch to the ON (II)position. For more information, seepage .

This indicator normally comes on fora few seconds when you turn theignition switch to the ON (II)position.

If it comes on and stays on at anyother time, or if it does not come onwhen you turn the ignition switch tothe ON (II) position, there is aproblem with the VSA system. Takeyour vehicle to a dealer to have itchecked. Without VSA, your vehiclestill has normal driving ability, butwill not have VSA traction andstability enhancement. See page

for more information on theVSA system.

This indicator reminds you that it istime to take your vehicle in forscheduled maintenance. Themaintenance main items and subitems will be displayed in theinformation display. See page formore information on themaintenance minder.

This indicator goes off when yourdealer resets it after completing therequired maintenance service.

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

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

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

There are two trip meters: Trip Aand Trip B. Switch between thesedisplays by pressing the TRIP buttonrepeatedly. Each trip meter worksindependently, so you can keep trackof two different distances.

The odometer shows the totaldistance your vehicle has beendriven. It measures miles in U.S.models and kilometers in Canadianmodels. It is illegal under U.S.federal law and Canadian provincialregulations to disconnect, reset, oralter the odometer with the intent tochange the number of miles orkilometers indicated.

Odometer Trip Meter

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TACHOMETER

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CLOCK

CLOCK BUTTON

TRIP BUTTON

SPEEDOMETEROUTSIDE TEMPERATURE INDICATOR

FUEL GAUGE

TEMPERATURE GAUGE

BUTTONODOMETER/CHECK FUEL CAP INDICATOR

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This shows how much fuel you have.It may show slightly more or lessthan the actual amount.

Your vehicle’s on board diagnosticsystem will detect a loose or missingfuel fill cap as an evaporative systemleak. The first time a leak is detecteda ‘‘CHECK FUEL CAP’’ messageappears on the information display.Turn the engine off, and confirm thefuel fill cap is installed. If it is, loosenit, then retighten it until it clicks atleast once. The message should gooff after several days of normaldriving once you tighten or replacethe fuel fill cap. To scroll to anotherdisplay, press the trip button. The‘‘CHECK FUEL CAP’’ message willappear each time you restart theengine until the system turns themessage off.

If the system still detects a leak inthe vehicle’s evaporative emissionssystem, the malfunction indicatorlamp (MIL) comes on. If the fuel fillcap was not already tightened, turnthe engine off, and check orretighten the fuel fill cap until itclicks at least once. The MIL shouldgo off after several days of normaldriving once the cap is tightened orreplaced. If the MIL does not go off,have your vehicle inspected by adealer. For more information, seepage .187

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

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NOTE: The temperature must bestabilized before doing thisprocedure.

To adjust the outside temperatureindicator, make sure the outsidetemperature indicator is shown inthe display, then press and hold theTRIP button for 10 seconds (theTRIP A or B is also reset). Thefollowing sequence will appear for 1second each: 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 5, 4,

3, 2, 1, 0 (U.S.) or 0, 1, 2, 3,3, 2, 1, 0 (Canada).

When it reaches the desired value,release the TRIP button. You shouldsee the new outside temperaturedisplayed.

In certain weather conditions,temperature readings near freezing(32°F, 0°C) could mean that ice isforming on the road surface.

This indicator displays the outsidetemperature in Fahrenheit (U.S.models) or Centigrade (Canadianmodels).

The temperature sensor is in thefront bumper. Therefore, thetemperature reading can be affectedby heat reflection from the roadsurface, engine heat, and theexhaust from surrounding traffic.This can cause an incorrecttemperature reading when yourspeed is under 19 mph (30 km/h).

The sensor delays the indicatorupdate until it reaches the correctoutside temperature. This may takeseveral minutes.

If the outside temperature isincorrectly displayed, you can adjustit up to 5°F in U.S. models ( 3°Cin Canadian models) warmer orcooler.

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 red(Hot) mark, pull safely to the side ofthe road. See page forinstructions and precautions onchecking the engine’s coolingsystem.

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The information display in theinstrument panel shows you theengine oil life and maintenanceservice items when the ignitionswitch is in the ON (II) position. Thisinformation helps to keep you awareof the periodic maintenance yourvehicle needs for continued trouble-free driving. Refer to page formore information.

The clock displays the time with theignition switch in the ON (II)position.

To set the clock:

Turn the ignition switch to the ON(II) position.

Press and hold the CLOCK buttonuntil the minute display blinks.Adjust the minute by pressing the

or button.

When you finish the minuteadjustment, press and release theCLOCK button. The hour displaywill blink. Adjust the hour bypressing the or button.

When you finish your adjustments,press the CLOCK button again.

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REMOTE AUDIOCONTROLS

HOOD RELEASEHANDLE

INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESSHEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS

ENGINE START BUTTON

HORN

WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS

(P.57)

(P.56)

(P.58)VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA)SYSTEM OFF SWITCH

CRUISE BUTTON

(P.54)CLOCK BUTTON

CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS

HEATING/COOLINGCONTROLS

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(P.124)

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MISTOFFINT IntermittentLO Low speedHI High speedWindshield washers

Push the right lever up or down toselect a position.

The wipers run at highspeed until you release the lever.

The wipers are not activated.

The wipers operate everyfew seconds. In low speed and highspeed, the wipers run continuously.

The wipers run at high speed.

The wipers run at low speed.

Pull thewiper control lever toward you, andhold it. The washers spray until yourelease the lever. The wipers run atlow speed, then complete one moresweep after you release the lever.

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Turning theswitch 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. Ifyou leave the lights on with the keyremoved from the ignition switch,you will hear a reminder buzzerwhen you open the driver’s door.

Turn SignalOffParking and indicator lightsHeadlights onHigh beamsFlash high beams

Push the leverforward until you hear a click. Thehigh beam indicator will come on(see page ). Pull the lever back toreturn to the low beams.

To flash the high beams, pull thelever back lightly, then release it.The high beams will stay on as longas you hold the lever back.

With the headlight switch off, thehigh beam headlights and the highbeam indicator come on withreduced brightness when you turnthe ignition switch to the ON (II)position and release the parkingbrake. They remain on until you turnthe ignition switch off, even if youset the parking brake.

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

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＋－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.

To reduce glare at night, theinstrument panel illumination dimswhen you turn the light switch to the

or position.

Push the red button next to theparking brake to turn on the hazardwarning lights (four-way flashers).This causes all four outside turnsignals and both indicators in theinstrument panel to flash. Use thehazard warning lights if you need topark in a dangerous area near heavytraffic, or if your vehicle is disabled.

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.

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.

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

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

The rear window defogger will clearfog, frost, and thin ice from thewindow. Push the defogger button toturn it on and off. The indicator inthe button comes 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 ignitionswitch. You have to turn thedefogger on again when you restartthe vehicle.

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

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

You should have received a keynumber tag with your keys. You willneed this key number if you everhave to get a key replaced. 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.

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.

The master key fits all the locks onyour vehicle.

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VALET KEY(GREY)

KEYNUMBERTAG

MASTER KEYS(BLACK)

When you turn the ignition switch tothe ON (II) position, the immobilizersystem indicator should come on fora few seconds, then go off. If theindicator starts to blink, it means thesystem does not recognize thecoding of the key. Turn the ignitionswitch to the LOCK (0) position,remove the key, reinsert it, and turnthe ignition switch to the ON (II)position again.The system may not recognize yourkey’s coding if another immobilizerkey or other metal object (i.e. keyfob) is near the ignition switch whenyou insert the key.

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

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

If you lose your key and cannot startthe engine, contact your dealer.

The immobilizer system protectsyour vehicle from theft. If animproperly-coded key (or otherdevice) is used, the engine’s fuelsystem is disabled.

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.

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The ignition switch has threepositions: LOCK (0), ACCESSORY(I), and ON (II).

This is the normal keyposition when driving. Several of theindicators on the instrument panelcome on as a test when you turn theignition switch from theACCESSORY (I) to the ON (II)position.The engine can be started with thekey in this position by pressing theengine START button (see page

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

You can insert orremove the key only in this position.To turn the key, push it in slightly.

If the front wheels are turned, theanti-theft lock may make it difficultto turn the key. Firmly turn thesteering wheel to the left or right asyou turn the key.

You canoperate the audio system and theaccessory power socket in thisposition.

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

Remove the key from theignition switch only whenparked.

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 vehicle, push thelock tab in and close the door. Tolock the driver’s door, remove thekey from the ignition switch, pull outeither the inside or outside doorhandle and push the lock tab in, thenclose the door.

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.

To open the trunk, press the trunkrelease button in the lower consolecompartment. To protect items inthe trunk when you need to give thekey to someone else, lock the lowerconsole compartment with themaster key, and give the otherperson the valet key.

To close the trunk, press down onthe trunk lid.

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LOCK TAB

TRUNK RELEASE BUTTON

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You can also use the master key toopen the trunk lock.

To open the trunk with the remotetransmitter, press and hold theTRUNK RELEASE button for about1 second (see page ).

Keep the trunk lid closed at all timeswhile driving to avoid damaging thelid, and to prevent exhaust gas fromgetting into the interior. See

on page .

As a safety feature, your vehicle hasa release lever on the trunk latch sothe trunk can be opened from theinside. To open the trunk, push therelease lever to the left.

Parents should decide if theirchildren should be shown how to usethis feature. For more informationabout child safety, see page .

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Press this button onceto unlock the driver’s door. Push ittwice to also unlock the passenger’sdoor.

Press this button once tolock both doors. Some exterior lightswill flash. When you push LOCKtwice within 5 seconds, you will heara beep to verify that the doors arelocked.

The interior light (if the interior light

switch is in the center position) willcome on when you press theUNLOCK button. If you do not openeither door within 30 seconds, thelight goes out. If you relock thedoors with the remote transmitterbefore 30 seconds have elapsed, thelight will go off immediately.

If you do not open either door within30 seconds, the doors automaticallyrelock.

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

Press this button forabout 1 second to open the trunk.You cannot open the trunk if the keyis in the ignition switch.

Press this button forabout 1 second to attract attention;the horn will sound and the exterior

lights will flash for about 30 seconds.To cancel panic mode, press anyother button on the remotetransmitter, or turn the ignitionswitch to the ON (II) position.

Do not immerse the transmitter inany liquid.

Protect the transmitter fromextreme temperature.

Avoid dropping or throwing thetransmitter.

If you lose a transmitter, thereplacement needs to bereprogrammed by your dealer.

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To replace the battery, remove theround cover on the back of thetransmitter by turning itcounterclockwise with a coin. Inserta new battery with the side facingup. Align the mark on the coverwith the mark on thetransmitter. Set the cover in place,and turn it clockwise.

If it takes several pushes on thebutton t

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