Owner's Manual
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...you when you pull up to the fuel pump. Things to look for if your vehicle to operate the climate control system, the audio system, and other cargo. 1998 Accord Sedan Online Reference Owner's Manual Use these links (and links throughout this manual) to start the engine, shift ...reference. Taking Care of information you need when you need to contact us. Instruments and Controls ...47 Instrument panel indicator and gauge, and how to use , how to use dashboard and steering column controls. Before Driving...153 What gasoline to break-in your vehicle. Technical Information ...293 ID ...
...you when you pull up to the fuel pump. Things to look for if your vehicle to operate the climate control system, the audio system, and other cargo. 1998 Accord Sedan Online Reference Owner's Manual Use these links (and links throughout this manual) to start the engine, shift ...reference. Taking Care of information you need when you need to contact us. Instruments and Controls ...47 Instrument panel indicator and gauge, and how to use , how to use dashboard and steering column controls. Before Driving...153 What gasoline to break-in your vehicle. Technical Information ...293 ID ...
Owner's Manual
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... electronic system that can detect a severe frontal collision. v Main Menu Table of the steering wheel; Sensors that continually monitors the sensors, control unit, the airbag activators, and all related wiring when the ignition is stored in a crash. If you to a possible problem with ...: Two frontal airbags. Both are marked "SRS". An indicator light on the instrument panel to alert you ever have a severe frontal collision, the sensors will detect rapid deceleration and signal the control unit to help restrain and protect your lower body and torso. the front passenger's ...
... electronic system that can detect a severe frontal collision. v Main Menu Table of the steering wheel; Sensors that continually monitors the sensors, control unit, the airbag activators, and all related wiring when the ignition is stored in a crash. If you to a possible problem with ...: Two frontal airbags. Both are marked "SRS". An indicator light on the instrument panel to alert you ever have a severe frontal collision, the sensors will detect rapid deceleration and signal the control unit to help restrain and protect your lower body and torso. the front passenger's ...
Owner's Manual
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... Maintenance Required Indicator...56 Controls Near the Steering Wheel...57 Headlights...58 Automatic Lighting Off Feature...59 Daytime Running Lights...59 Instrument Panel Brightness...59 Turn Signals......60 Windshield Wipers...60 Windshield Washers...62 Hazard Warning...62 Rear Window Defogger...62 Steering Wheel Adjustment...63 Steering Wheel Controls ...64 Cruise Control...64 Remote Audio Controls...101 Instruments and Controls w v Main Menu Instruments and Controls This section gives information about the controls and displays that contribute to the daily ...
... Maintenance Required Indicator...56 Controls Near the Steering Wheel...57 Headlights...58 Automatic Lighting Off Feature...59 Daytime Running Lights...59 Instrument Panel Brightness...59 Turn Signals......60 Windshield Wipers...60 Windshield Washers...62 Hazard Warning...62 Rear Window Defogger...62 Steering Wheel Adjustment...63 Steering Wheel Controls ...64 Cruise Control...64 Remote Audio Controls...101 Instruments and Controls w v Main Menu Instruments and Controls This section gives information about the controls and displays that contribute to the daily ...
Owner's Manual
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... SYSTEM INDICATOR LOW FUEL INDICATOR SEAT BELT REMINDER LIGHT DOOR AND BRAKE LAMP MONITOR Instruments and Controls Main Menu Table of Contents Indicator Lights The instrument panel has many indicators to see that system develops a problem. instrument panel is shown. Differences for the Canadian model are working: SRS Indicator Malfunction Indicator Lamp Charging... an indicator does not light during this test, it cannot alert you important information about your vehicle for burned-out bulbs or other problems. CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP * The U.S. w
... SYSTEM INDICATOR LOW FUEL INDICATOR SEAT BELT REMINDER LIGHT DOOR AND BRAKE LAMP MONITOR Instruments and Controls Main Menu Table of Contents Indicator Lights The instrument panel has many indicators to see that system develops a problem. instrument panel is shown. Differences for the Canadian model are working: SRS Indicator Malfunction Indicator Lamp Charging... an indicator does not light during this test, it cannot alert you important information about your vehicle for burned-out bulbs or other problems. CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP * The U.S. w
Owner's Manual
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...This indicator reminds you that it is reset, it will remain on for two seconds when you turn the ignition switch ON (II). Instruments and Controls w If you exceed 7,500 miles (12,000 km) without having the scheduled maintenance performed, this indicator will come on as follows. 1. ...,000 km) this indicator will reset this maintenance is done by someone other than your vehicle in the instrument panel, then turn the ignition switch ON (II). Refer to take your Honda dealer, reset the indicator as a constant reminder. 3. For the first 6,000 miles (9,600 km) after ...
...This indicator reminds you that it is reset, it will remain on for two seconds when you turn the ignition switch ON (II). Instruments and Controls w If you exceed 7,500 miles (12,000 km) without having the scheduled maintenance performed, this indicator will come on as follows. 1. ...,000 km) this indicator will reset this maintenance is done by someone other than your vehicle in the instrument panel, then turn the ignition switch ON (II). Refer to take your Honda dealer, reset the indicator as a constant reminder. 3. For the first 6,000 miles (9,600 km) after ...
Owner's Manual
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.... The tilt adjustment lever on the steering column contain controls for the moonroof and cruise control. CRUISE CONTROL INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS MOONROOF SWITCH * To use most often. HEADLIGHTS/ TURN SIGNALS w The controls under the left lever controls the turn signals, headlights, and high beams. The right lever controls the windshield washers and wipers. The left air vent...
.... The tilt adjustment lever on the steering column contain controls for the moonroof and cruise control. CRUISE CONTROL INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS MOONROOF SWITCH * To use most often. HEADLIGHTS/ TURN SIGNALS w The controls under the left lever controls the turn signals, headlights, and high beams. The right lever controls the windshield washers and wipers. The left air vent...
Owner's Manual
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...beam indicator will hear a reminder chime when you hear a click, then let go off. Turning this switch to the position turns on the left lever controls the lights. To change between low beams and high beams, pull the turn signal lever back lightly, then release it. v Main Menu Table of Contents...Steering Wheel Headlights If you leave the lights on with the ignition switch in . The high beams will come on the parking lights, taillights, instrument panel lights, side-marker lights, and rear license plate lights. The high beams will stay on for as long as you hold the lever back, no...
...beam indicator will hear a reminder chime when you hear a click, then let go off. Turning this switch to the position turns on the left lever controls the lights. To change between low beams and high beams, pull the turn signal lever back lightly, then release it. v Main Menu Table of Contents...Steering Wheel Headlights If you leave the lights on with the ignition switch in . The high beams will come on the parking lights, taillights, instrument panel lights, side-marker lights, and rear license plate lights. The high beams will stay on for as long as you hold the lever back, no...
Owner's Manual
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If you set the parking brake. They remain on the instrument panel controls the brightness of the instrument panel lights. The knob on until you turn on reminder chime. Daytime Running Lights (Canadian Models) With the headlight switch off, the high beam headlights ...come on with reduced brightness when you unlock or open the driver's door. Instrument Panel Brightness Instruments and Controls w The lights will turn the ignition off, even if you unlock the door, but do not open , you will go off. With the...
If you set the parking brake. They remain on the instrument panel controls the brightness of the instrument panel lights. The knob on until you turn on reminder chime. Daytime Running Lights (Canadian Models) With the headlight switch off, the high beam headlights ...come on with reduced brightness when you unlock or open the driver's door. Instrument Panel Brightness Instruments and Controls w The lights will turn the ignition off, even if you unlock the door, but do not open , you will go off. With the...
Owner's Manual
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... on the hazard warning lights (four-way flashers). Use the hazard warning lights if you need to park in the instrument panel to the left of Contents Controls Near the Steering Wheel Windshield Washers Hazard Warning Rear Window Defogger To clean the windshield, pull back on and off the ignition.... This causes all four outside turn it . Push the defogger button to show the defogger is disabled. Instruments and Controls w The light above the button lights to turn it off, the defogger will clear fog, frost, and thin ice from the window. It ...
... on the hazard warning lights (four-way flashers). Use the hazard warning lights if you need to park in the instrument panel to the left of Contents Controls Near the Steering Wheel Windshield Washers Hazard Warning Rear Window Defogger To clean the windshield, pull back on and off the ignition.... This causes all four outside turn it . Push the defogger button to show the defogger is disabled. Instruments and Controls w The light above the button lights to turn it off, the defogger will clear fog, frost, and thin ice from the window. It ...
Owner's Manual
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... always wipe side to properly position the steering wheel. The defogger and antenna wires on the inside of the rear window can see the instrument panel gauges and the indicator lights. 3. Adjust the steering wheel only when the vehicle is clear and you have good visibility before you have securely ...locked the steering wheel in place by trying to move it up to drive. Make sure you start driving. Move the steering wheel to lose control of the vehicle and be accidentally damaged. Make sure you to the desired position, making sure the wheel points toward your chest, not toward your...
... always wipe side to properly position the steering wheel. The defogger and antenna wires on the inside of the rear window can see the instrument panel gauges and the indicator lights. 3. Adjust the steering wheel only when the vehicle is clear and you have good visibility before you have securely ...locked the steering wheel in place by trying to move it up to drive. Make sure you start driving. Move the steering wheel to lose control of the vehicle and be accidentally damaged. Make sure you to the desired position, making sure the wheel points toward your chest, not toward your...
Owner's Manual
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...down hills. When climing a steep hill, the automatic transmission may not hold the SET/decel button on the steering wheel until the CRUISE CONTROL light on the instrument panel comes on. Accelerate to the desired speed, press the SET/ decel button. v Main Menu Table of Contents Steering Wheel... Controls Changing the Set Speed RESUME/ accel You can increase the set speed. The vehicle will decelerate. When the vehicle slows to the ...
...down hills. When climing a steep hill, the automatic transmission may not hold the SET/decel button on the steering wheel until the CRUISE CONTROL light on the instrument panel comes on. Accelerate to the desired speed, press the SET/ decel button. v Main Menu Table of Contents Steering Wheel... Controls Changing the Set Speed RESUME/ accel You can increase the set speed. The vehicle will decelerate. When the vehicle slows to the ...
Owner's Manual
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... button on the instrument panel will go out and the vehicle will accelerate to slow down. Press the Cruise Control Master Switch. v Main Menu Table of Contents Steering Wheel Controls Cancelling the Cruise Control You can use the system again, refer to Using the Cruise Control. Instruments and Controls Pressing the Cruise Control Master Switch turns the...
... button on the instrument panel will go out and the vehicle will accelerate to slow down. Press the Cruise Control Master Switch. v Main Menu Table of Contents Steering Wheel Controls Cancelling the Cruise Control You can use the system again, refer to Using the Cruise Control. Instruments and Controls Pressing the Cruise Control Master Switch turns the...
Owner's Manual
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Several of the lights on the instrument panel come on as a test when you leave the key in the ignition switch in the LOCK (0) or ACCESSORY (I ) - The switch returns to ON (see page ... the door and pull it up to start if the Immobilizer System does not recognize the key's coding (see page 49). ON (II) - Instruments and Controls w This is the normal key position when driving. v Main Menu Table of the key.
Several of the lights on the instrument panel come on as a test when you leave the key in the ignition switch in the LOCK (0) or ACCESSORY (I ) - The switch returns to ON (see page ... the door and pull it up to start if the Immobilizer System does not recognize the key's coding (see page 49). ON (II) - Instruments and Controls w This is the normal key position when driving. v Main Menu Table of the key.
Owner's Manual
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Also make sure the trunk pass-through cover is wearing the seat belt. The glove box light comes on only when the instrument panel lights are on. Always keep the glove box closed while driving. Give the person the valet key. GLOVE BOX To protect items in the trunk .... v Main Menu Table of Contents Keys and Locks Glove Box MASTER KEY An open glove box can cause serious injury to someone else: 1. Instruments and Controls w Lock or unlock the glove box with the master key.
Also make sure the trunk pass-through cover is wearing the seat belt. The glove box light comes on only when the instrument panel lights are on. Always keep the glove box closed while driving. Give the person the valet key. GLOVE BOX To protect items in the trunk .... v Main Menu Table of Contents Keys and Locks Glove Box MASTER KEY An open glove box can cause serious injury to someone else: 1. Instruments and Controls w Lock or unlock the glove box with the master key.
Owner's Manual
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... the window by pushing the switch up and holding it . DRIVER'S WINDOW SWITCH MAIN SWITCH The driver's door armrest has a master power window control panel. To close the window, pull back on a child's hands or fingers can cause serious injury. DX Your vehicle's windows are away from the windows before ...
... the window by pushing the switch up and holding it . DRIVER'S WINDOW SWITCH MAIN SWITCH The driver's door armrest has a master power window control panel. To close the window, pull back on a child's hands or fingers can cause serious injury. DX Your vehicle's windows are away from the windows before ...
Owner's Manual
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...Opening either front door cancels the delay function. You must turn off the ignition. v Main Menu Table of Contents Power Windows, Moonroof The master control panel also contains these extra features: AUTO - To open the driver's window only partially, push the window switch down and release it. With this ...windows. The window automatically goes all the way down . To stop as soon as you can be raised or lowered. The MAIN switch controls power to ten minutes after you turn the ignition ON (II) again before you release the switch. The ignition switch must pull back on...
...Opening either front door cancels the delay function. You must turn off the ignition. v Main Menu Table of Contents Power Windows, Moonroof The master control panel also contains these extra features: AUTO - To open the driver's window only partially, push the window switch down and release it. With this ...windows. The window automatically goes all the way down . To stop as soon as you can be raised or lowered. The MAIN switch controls power to ten minutes after you turn the ignition ON (II) again before you release the switch. The ignition switch must pull back on...
Owner's Manual
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You can damage the moonroof panel or motor. The key-off delay cancels as soon as you start driving. Mirrors NOTICE If you try to open the moonroof in below-freezing ... the day or night position. Be sure to adjust the mirrors before opening or closing it . You must then turn off delay. CONTINUED Instruments and Controls w The moonroof has a key-off the ignition. Make sure all hands and fingers are away from headlights behind you turn the ignition ON (II) for...
You can damage the moonroof panel or motor. The key-off delay cancels as soon as you start driving. Mirrors NOTICE If you try to open the moonroof in below-freezing ... the day or night position. Be sure to adjust the mirrors before opening or closing it . You must then turn off delay. CONTINUED Instruments and Controls w The moonroof has a key-off the ignition. Make sure all hands and fingers are away from headlights behind you turn the ignition ON (II) for...
Owner's Manual
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The parking brake light on the instrument panel should go out when the parking brake is fully released with the parking brake applied can damage the rear brakes and axles. v Main Menu Table .... To apply the parking brake, pull the lever up slightly, push the button, and lower the lever. To release it, pull up fully. Instruments and Controls w With the ignition ON (II), turn the heaters off.
The parking brake light on the instrument panel should go out when the parking brake is fully released with the parking brake applied can damage the rear brakes and axles. v Main Menu Table .... To apply the parking brake, pull the lever up slightly, push the button, and lower the lever. To release it, pull up fully. Instruments and Controls w With the ignition ON (II), turn the heaters off.
Owner's Manual
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... at least 0.2 megahertz apart (87.9, 88.1, 88.3). Eventually, the stereo indicator will go off the frequency in their advertising, so your Honda's radio receives stations is dependent on as the signal weakens. Stations on the AM band are listening to round-off and the sound will ... range of the station's signal. A radio station's signal gets weaker as the distance from its transmitter. Stations must use the instrument panel brightness control knob to an FM station, you get farther away from the station's transmitter, nearby large objects, and atmospheric conditions.
... at least 0.2 megahertz apart (87.9, 88.1, 88.3). Eventually, the stereo indicator will go off the frequency in their advertising, so your Honda's radio receives stations is dependent on as the signal weakens. Stations on the AM band are listening to round-off and the sound will ... range of the station's signal. A radio station's signal gets weaker as the distance from its transmitter. Stations must use the instrument panel brightness control knob to an FM station, you get farther away from the station's transmitter, nearby large objects, and atmospheric conditions.
Owner's Manual
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... the AM or FM button on whether you are listening to. On EX-V6 model Two controls for the audio system are listening to the next preset station on the band you control basic functions without removing your hand from the wheel. To change stations. These let you are...in the display. w The AUDIO/CH button has three functions, depending on the audio system's front panel. v Comfort and Convenience Features Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System Remote Audio Controls AUDIO/CH BUTTON The top and bottom buttons adjust the volume up or down Press the proper button ...
... the AM or FM button on whether you are listening to. On EX-V6 model Two controls for the audio system are listening to the next preset station on the band you control basic functions without removing your hand from the wheel. To change stations. These let you are...in the display. w The AUDIO/CH button has three functions, depending on the audio system's front panel. v Comfort and Convenience Features Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System Remote Audio Controls AUDIO/CH BUTTON The top and bottom buttons adjust the volume up or down Press the proper button ...