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uuParking Your Vehicle uParking Sensor System*
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Driving
1. Make sure that the parking sensor system is not activated. Set the power mode to
VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).
2. Press and hold the parking sensor system button, and set the power mode to ON.
3. Keep pressing the button for ten seconds. Release the button when the indicator
in the button blinks.
4. Press the button again. The indi cator in the button goes off.
u The beeper sounds twice. The re ar sensors are now turned off.
To turn the rear sensors on again, follow the above procedure. The beeper sounds
three times when the rear sensors come back on.
■Turning off All Rear Sensors1 Turning off All Rear Sensors
When you select
(R, the indicator in the parking
sensor system button blinks as a reminder that the
rear sensors have been turned off.
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Maintenance
Before Performing Maintenance
Inspection and Maintenance
For your safety, perform all listed inspections and maintenance to keep your vehicle
in good condition. If you become aware of any abnormality (noise, smell, insufficient
brake fluid, oil residue on the ground, etc.), have your vehicle inspected by a dealer.
(Note, however, that service at a dealer is not mandatory to keep your warranties in
effect.) Refer to the separate maintena nce booklet for detailed maintenance and
inspection information.
■Daily inspections
Perform inspections before long distance trips, when washing the vehicle, or when
refueling.
■Periodic inspections
• Check the brake fluid level monthly.
2 Brake Fluid P. 483
•Check the tire pressure monthly. Examin e the tread for wear and foreign objects.
2Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 492
•Check the operation of the exterior lights monthly.
2 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 484
•Check the condition of the wiper bl ades at least every six months.
2Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 489
■Types of Inspection and Maintenance
1Inspection and Maintenance
Maintenance, replacement, or repair of
emissions control devices and systems may be
done by any automotive repair establishment or
individuals using parts that are “certified” to
EPA standards.
According to state and fede ral regulations, failure to
perform maintenance on the maintenance main
items marked with # will not void your emissions
warranties. However, all ma intenance services should
be performed in accordan ce with the intervals
indicated by the mult i-information display.
2 Maintenance Service Items P. 470
If you want to perform complex maintenance tasks
that require more skills a nd tools, you can purchase a
subscription to the Service Express website at
www.techinfo.honda.com .
2 Authorized Manuals P. 565
If you want to perform ma intenance yourself, make
sure that you have the necessary tools and skills first.
After performing ma intenance, update the records in
the separate maintenance booklet.
U.S. models
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uuMaintenance Under the Hood uChanging the Engine Oil and Oil Filter
Maintenance
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter
You must change the engine oil and oil filter regularly in order to maintain the
engine’s lubrication. The engine may be damaged if they are not changed regularly.
Turning the power system on automaticall y starts the engine if the following
conditions are met:
• The SPORT mode is on.
2 SPORT Mode P. 380
Change the oil and filter in accordance with the maintenance message on the multi-
information display. 1.Run the engine until it reaches normal
operating temperature, and then turn the
engine off.
2. Open the hood and remove the engine oil
fill cap.
3. Remove the drain bolt and washer from
the bottom of the engine, and drain the
oil into a suitable container.
4. Remove the oil filter and dispose of the
remaining oil.
5. Check that the filter ga sket is not stuck to
the engine contact surface.
u If it is stuck, you must detach it.
6. Wipe away dirt and dust adhering to the
contact surface of the engine block, and
install a new oil filter.
u Apply a light coat of new engine oil to
the oil filter rubber seal.
1Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter
NOTICE
You may damage the environment if you do not
dispose of the oil in a suitable way. If you are
changing the oil by yourself , appropriately dispose of
the used oil. Put the oil in a sealed container and take
it to a recycling center. Do not throw the oil away
into a garbage can or onto the ground.
You will need a special wrench to replace the oil
filter. You can buy this wrench from a dealer.
When installing the new oil filter, follow the
instructions supplied with the oil filter.
Reinstall the engine oil fill cap. Start the engine. The
low oil pressure indicator should go off within five
seconds. If it does not, turn off the engine, and check
your work.
Drain Bolt
Washer
Oil Filter
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uuChecking and Maintaining Tires uWear Indicators
Maintenance
Wear Indicators
The groove where the wear indicator is
located is 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) shallower than
elsewhere on the tire. If the tread has worn so
that the indicator is ex posed, replace the tire.
Worn out tires have po or traction on wet
roads.
Tire Service Life
The life of your tires is dependent on many factors, including driving habits, road
conditions, vehicle loading, inflation pressure, maintenance history, speed, and
environmental conditions (even wh en the tires are not in use).
In addition to regular inspections and inflation pressure maintenance, it is
recommended that you have annual inspections performed once the tires reach five
years old. All tires, including the spare
*, should be removed from service after 10
years from the date of manufacture, regardle ss of their condition or state of wear.
1Checking Tires
High speed driving
We recommend that you do not drive faster than the
posted speed limits and conditions allow. If you drive
at sustained high speeds (over 118 mph or 190
km/h), adjust the cold tire pressures as shown below
to avoid excessive heat build up and sudden tire
failure.
Tire Size245/40R19 98W
Pressure 38 psi (260 kPa, 2.7 kgf/cm2)
Example of a Wear
Indicator mark
* Not available on all models
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uuPower System Won’t Start uIf the Keyless Access Remote Battery is Weak
Handling the Unexpected
If the Keyless Access Re mote Battery is Weak
If the beeper sounds, the To Start, Hold Remote Near Start Button message
appears on the multi-information di splay, and the indicator on the POWER button
flashes, the READY indicator does not come on.
Turn on the power system as follows. 1.Touch the center of the POWER button
with the A logo on the keyless access
remote while the indicator on the POWER
button is flashing. The buttons on the
keyless access remote should be facing you.
u The indicator flashes for about 30
seconds.
2. Depress the brake pedal and press the
POWER button within 10 seconds after the
beeper sounds while the indicator stays on.
u If you do not depress the pedal, the
mode will change to ACCESSORY.
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uuPower System Won’t Start uEmergency Power System Off
Handling the Unexpected
Emergency Power System Off
The POWER button may be used to turn the power system off due to an emergency
situation even while driving. If you must tu rn the power system off, do either of the
following operations:
• Press and hold the POWER button for about two seconds.
• Firmly press the POWER button twice.
The steering wheel will not lock. However, because turning off the engine disables
the power assist the engine provides to the steering and braking systems, it will
require significantly more physical effort an d time to steer and slow the vehicle. Use
both feet on the brake pedal to slow down the vehicle and stop immediately in a
safe place.
The gear position auto matically changes to
(P after the vehicle comes to a complete
stop. Then, the power mode changes to VEHICLE OFF.
1 Emergency Power System Off
Do not press the button while driving unless it is
absolutely necessary for the power system to be
turned off.
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Information
Emissions Testing
Testing of Readiness Codes
Your vehicle has “Readiness Codes,” as part of the onboard self diagnostic system.
Some States use these codes as a test to see if your vehicle's emissions components
are working properly.
The codes may not be read properly if testing is performed just after the 12-volt
battery has gone dead or been disconnected.
To check if they are set, set the powe r mode to ON, without turning the power
system on. The malfunction indicator lamp will come on for several seconds. If it
then goes off, the readiness co des are set. If it blinks five times, the readiness codes
are not set.
If you are required to have your vehicle te sted before the readiness codes are ready,
prepare the vehicle for retest ing by doing the following:
1. Fill the gas tank to approximately 3/4 full.
2. Park the vehicle and leave the power system off for six hours or more.
3. Make sure the ambient temperature is between 40°F and 95°F (4°C and 35°C).
4. Turn the power system on.1Testing of Readiness Codes
The readiness codes are erased when the 12-volt
battery is disconnected, and set again only after
several days of driving unde r a variety of conditions.
If a testing facility determines that the readiness
codes are not set, you may be requested to return at
a later date to complete the test.
If the testing facility determines the readiness codes
are still not set, see a dealer.
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Index
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Index
Index
Numbers
12-Volt Battery Charging System Indicator .................................................... 79
A
AAC.................................................... 248, 272
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ................... 428
Accessories and Modifications ................. 461
Accessory Power Sockets .......................... 190
Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System ............ 382
AcuraLink .................................................. 352
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low
Speed Follow (LSF) ............................ 88, 385
Additives Coolant ........................................... 480, 482
Engine Oil ................................................ 475
Washer .................................................... 483
Additives, Engine Oil ................................ 475
Adjusting Armrest ................................................... 181
Front Seats .............................................. 175
Head Restraints........................................ 178
Mirrors .................................................... 172
Steering Wheel ........................................ 171
Temperature ............................................ 110
Agile Handling Assist System ................... 414
Aha
TM Menu .............................................. 271
AhaTM Radio .............................................. 281 Air Conditioning System (Climate Control
System) .................................................... 200
Changing the Mode ................................ 203
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ............................................... 207
Dust and Pollen Filter............................... 504
Rear Temperature Control Dial ................ 208
Sensors ................................................... 209
Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 200
Air Pressure ....................................... 493, 557
Airbags ........................................................ 43
Advanced Airbags ..................................... 49
Airbag Care............................................... 57
Driver’s Knee Airbag.................................. 50
Event Data Recorder .................................... 0
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 46
Indicator.............................................. 55, 82
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator .................. 56
Sensors ..................................................... 43
Side Airbags .............................................. 52
Side Curtain Airbags.................................. 54
AM/FM Radio ............................................ 240
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 428
Indicator.................................................... 82
Armrest ..................................................... 181
Audio Remote Controls ........................... 215
Audio System ............................................ 212
Adjusting the Sound................................ 230
Auxiliary Input Jack.................................. 213 Error Messages ....................................... 277
General Information................................ 282
HDD ....................................................... 251
Internet Radio ......................................... 269
iPod ........................................................ 261
MP3/WMA/AAC ............................. 248, 272
Reactivating ............................................ 214
Recommended CDs ................................ 283
Recommended Devices ........................... 285
Remote Controls ..................................... 215
Security Code ......................................... 214
Shortcuts ................................................ 218
Theft Protection ...................................... 214
USB Flash Drives...................................... 285
USB Port ................................................. 213
Audio/Information Screen ....................... 225
Authorized Manuals ................................ 565
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................ 145
Customize ...................................... 119, 301
Auto Engine Stop/Start .............................. 13
Automatic Brake Hold ............................. 426
Indicator ........................................... 76, 426
Automatic Brake Hold System Indicator ........................................... 76, 426
Automatic Lighting .................................. 160
Auxiliary Input Jack ................................. 213
Average Fuel Economy ............................ 110
Average Speed ......................................... 111
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Index
Heaters (Seat)............................ 195, 196, 197
HFL (HandsFreeLink ®)............................... 313
High Beam Indicator ................................... 85
High Voltage Battery ................................ 422
Hill Start Assist System .............................. 370
HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver ............ 311
Hybrid Vehicle SPORT HYBRID Super Handling-All Wheel
Drive
TM (SPORT HYBRID SH-AWD ®) ............ 9
I
Identification Numbers
Engine, Motor, and Transmission ............. 558
Vehicle Identification ............................... 558
Illumination Control
Buttons............................................ 166, 167
Immobilizer System .................................. 149
Indicator .................................................... 85
Indicators ..................................................... 74
12-Volt Battery Charging System ....... 79, 539
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow (LSF)...................................... 88, 385
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ..................... 82
Automatic Brake Hold........................ 76, 426
Automatic Brake Hold System ............ 76, 426
Blind Spot Information (BSI) ............... 90, 417
Brake System (Amber)................................ 77
Brake System (Red) ............................ 74, 540
Collision Mitigati on Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM) ........................................... 90, 91 CRUISE CONTROL ................................... 399
CRUISE MODE ......................................... 399
Door and Trunk Open ............................... 35
Electric Parking Brake ................................ 75
Electric Parking Brake System ............ 75, 541
Electric Power Steering (EPS)
System ............................................ 82, 541
Fog Light ................................................... 85
Gear Position............................................. 80
High Beam ................................................ 85
High Temperature ..................................... 83
Immobilizer System ................................... 85
Keyless Access System ............................... 86
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) .... 89, 407
Lights On .................................................. 85
Low Fuel ................................................... 81
Low Oil Pressure ................................ 74, 539
Low Temperature ...................................... 83
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS ............. 84, 418, 420
Malfunction Indicator Lamp............... 79, 540
POWER SYSTEM ........................................ 78
READY ...................................................... 78
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) ............. 87
Seat Belt Reminder .............................. 37, 81
Security System Alarm ............................... 86
SPORT Mode ..................................... 86, 380
Supplemental Restraint System ............ 55, 82
System Message ........................................ 84
Transmission ............................................. 80
Turn Signal ................................................ 85 Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®
)
System ............................................ 83, 412
VSA ® OFF .......................................... 83, 413
Information .............................................. 555
Instant Fuel Economy .............................. 111
Instrument Panel ........................................ 73
Brightness Control .................................. 166
Interface Dial ............................................ 216
Interior Lights ........................................... 182
Interior Rearview Mirror ......................... 172
Inverter Coolant ....................................... 482
J
Jack (Wheel Nut Wrench) ........................ 528
Jump Starting ........................................... 534
K
Key Number Tag ...................................... 135
Keyless Access System .............................. 138
Keyless Lockout Prevention ..................... 140
Keys ........................................................... 133
Lockout Prevention ................................. 140
Number Tag............................................ 135
Rear Door Won’t Open ........................... 144
Remote Transmitter ................................ 136
Two-way Keyless Access Remote..... 141, 368
Types and Functions................................ 133
Kickdown (Dual Clutch Transmission) .... 372
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