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583Continued
Handling the Unexpected
If a Tire Goes Flat
Temporarily Repairing a Flat Tire
If the tire has a large cut or is otherwise severely damaged, you will need to have the
vehicle towed. If the tire only has a small puncture, from a nail for instance, you can
use the temporary tire repair kit so that you can drive to the nearest service station
for a more permanent repair.
If a tire goes flat while driving, grasp th e steering wheel firmly and brake gradually
to reduce speed. Then, stop in a safe place.
1. Park the vehicle on a firm, level, non-slippery surface and apply the parking brake.
2. Put the transmission into
(P.
3. Turn on the hazard warning lights an d set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF.
1Temporarily Repairing a Flat Tire
The kit should not be used in the following situations.
Instead, contact a dealer or roadside assistance to
have the vehicle towed.
•The tire sealant has expired.
•More than one tire is punctured.•The puncture or cut is larger than 3/16 inch (4.8 mm).
•The tire side wall is damaged or the puncture is
outside the contact area.
•Damage has been caused by driving with the tire
extremely under inflated.
•The tire bead is no longer seated.•The rim is damaged.
Do not remove a nail or screw that punctured the
tire. If you remove it from the tire, you may not be
able to repair the puncture using the kit.
When the puncture is: Kit Use
Smaller than 3/16 inch (4.8 mm)Yes
Larger than 3/16 inch (4.8 mm) No
Contact Area
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uuIf a Tire Goes Flat uChanging a Flat Tire
Handling the Unexpected
Changing a Flat Tire
If a tire goes flat while driving, grasp the steering wheel firmly and brake gradually
to reduce speed. Then, stop in a safe place. Replace the flat tire with a compact
spare tire. Go to a dealer as soon as possible to have th e full-size tire repaired or
replaced.
1. Park the vehicle on a firm, level, non-slippery surface and apply the parking brake.
2. Put the transmission into
(P.
3. Turn on the hazard warning lights an d set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF.
Models with optional spare tire
1Changing a Flat Tire
Follow compact spare precautions:
Periodically check the tire pressure of the compact
spare. It should be set to the specified pressure.
Specified Pressure: 60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm
2)
When driving with the compact spare tire, keep the
vehicle speed under 50 mph (80 km/h). Replace with
a full-size tire as soon as possible.
The compact spare tire and wheel in your vehicle are
specifically for this model. Do not use them with
another vehicle. Do not us e another type of compact
spare tire or wheel with your vehicle.
Do not mount tire chains on a compact spare tire.
If a chain-mounted front tire goes flat, remove one of
the full-size rear tires and replace it with the compact
spare tire. Remove the flat front tire and replace it
with the full-size tire that was removed from the rear.
Mount the tire chains on the front tire.
NOTICE
Do not use the jack if it doesn

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Handling the Unexpected
If the Battery Is Dead
Jump Starting Procedure
Turn off the power to electric devices, such as audio and lights. Turn off the engine,
then open the hood. 1.Open the cover of the Jump start box.1If the Battery Is Dead
Securely attach the jumper cables clips so that they
do not come off when the e ngine vibrates. Be careful
not to tangle the jumper cables or allow the cable
ends to touch each other while attaching or
detaching the jumper cables.
Battery performance degrades in cold conditions and
may prevent the engi ne from starting.
You cannot use the terminal s to jump start another
vehicle or to charge the 12-volt battery.
3WARNING
A battery can explode if you do not follow
the correct procedure, seriously injuring
anyone nearby.
Keep all sparks, open flames, and smoking
materials away from the battery.
Cover
2.0 L engine models
3.0 L engine models
Cover
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611Continued
Handling the Unexpected
Overheating
How to Handle Overheating
Overheating symptoms are as follows:
•The temperature gauge is at the mark or the engine suddenly loses power.
• The Engine Temperature Too Hot. Do No t Drive. Allow Engine To Cool.
message appears on the multi-information display.
• Steam or spray comes out of the engine compartment.
■First thing to do
1. Immediately park the vehicle in a safe place.
2. Turn off all accessories and turn on the hazard warning lights.
u No steam or spray present : Keep the engine running and open the hood.
u Steam or spray is present : Turn off the engine and wait until it subsides.
Then, open the hood.
1 How to Handle Overheating
NOTICE
Continuing to drive with the temperature gauge at
the mark may damage the engine.
Continuing to drive with the Engine Temperature
Too Hot. Do Not Drive. Allow Engine To Cool.
message on the multi-in formation display may
damage the engine.
3WARNING
Steam and spray from an overheated
engine can seri ously scald you.
Do not open the hood if steam is coming
out.
H
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Handling the Unexpected
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Engine Oil Pressure Low Warning Appears
■Reasons for the warning to appear
Appears when the engine oil pressure is low.
■What to do as soon as the warning
appears
1. Immediately park the vehicle on level
ground in a safe place.
2. If necessary, turn the hazard warning lights
on.
■What to do after parking the vehicle
1. Stop the engine and let it sit for
approximately three minutes.
2. Open the hood and check the oil level.
u Add oil as necessary.
2 Oil Check P. 537
3.Start the engine and check the Engine Oil
Pressure Low warning.
u The warning disappears: Start driving
again.
u The warning does not disappear within
10 seconds: Immediately stop the engine
and contact a dealer for repairs.
1If the Engine Oil Pressure Low Warning Appears
NOTICE
Running the engine with low oil pressure can cause
serious mechanical damage almost immediatelyM
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Index
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ................................................. 199
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ............... 637
Dimming Headlights .............................................. 150
Rearview Mirror ...................................... 165
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................ 537
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) ............. 149
Door Mirrors ............................................. 166
Doors ........................................................ 120
Auto Door Locking.................................. 135
Auto Door Unlocking .............................. 135
Door Open Indicator ................................. 35
Keys........................................................ 120
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside .............................................. 15, 132
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the
Outside ................................................. 123
Lockout Prevention System ..................... 130
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 558
Driver Attention Monitor ........................ 108
Driving ...................................................... 367
Automatic Transmission .......................... 380
Braking ................................................... 484
Shifting Gear .......................................... 381
Starting the Engine ................................. 374
Driving Position Memory System ............ 162
Dust and Pollen Filter .............................. 570
Dynamic Mode Switch ............................. 391E
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System
Indicator ............................................ 88, 618
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 404
Emergency ................................................ 629
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ....... 639
Engine ....................................................... 636
Coolant ........................................... 544, 546
If the Battery Is Dead ............................... 608
Oil ........................................................... 536
Remote Engine Start ................................ 376
Starting ................................................... 374
Engine Coolant ................................. 544, 546
Adding the Coolant ................................. 547
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 545
Adding to the Reserve Tank ..................... 544
Overheating ............................................ 611
Temperature Gauge .................................. 97
Engine Oil ................................................. 536
Adding .................................................... 539
Checking ................................................. 537
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 525
Engine Oil Pressure Low Warning ............ 614
Recommended Engine Oil ........................ 536
Engine Oil Pressure Low Warning ........... 614
ENGINE START/STOP Button .................... 146
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) .. 75
Exterior Care (Cleaning) ........................... 574
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 166
F
Features.................................................... 203
Filters Dust and Pollen ....................................... 570
Oil ........................................................... 540
Flat Tire ..................................................... 583
Floor Mats ................................................. 572
Fluids
Automatic Transmission .......................... 548
Brake ...................................................... 549
Engine Coolant ............................... 544, 546
Windshield Washer ................................. 549
FM/AM Radio ............................................ 238
Fog Lights ................................................. 153
Indicator.................................................... 90
Foot Brake ................................................ 488
Front Airbags (SRS) ..................................... 46
Front Seats ................................................ 168
Adjusting ................................................ 168
Front Sensor Camera ................................ 481
Fuel ...................................................... 22, 515
Economy ................................................. 518
Gauge ....................................................... 97
Instant Fuel Economy .............................. 103
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 87
Range ..................................................... 103
Recommendation ............................ 515, 634
Refueling................................................. 515
Fuel Economy ........................................... 518
Fuel Fill Door ...................................... 22, 516
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Index
Fuses.......................................................... 622
Inspecting and Changing ......................... 628
Locations ................................................. 622
G
Gasoline (Fuel)
Economy ................................................. 518
Gauge ....................................................... 97
Information ............................................. 515
Instant Fuel Economy ............................... 103
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 87
Refueling ................................................. 515
Gauges ......................................................... 97
Glass (care) ........................................ 572, 577
Glove Box .................................................. 182
H
Handling the Unexpected ........................ 581
HandsFreeLink® (HFL)............................... 329
Automatic Import of Cellular Phonebook
and Call History ..................................... 340
Automatic Transferring ............................ 339
Displaying Messages ................................ 352
Favorite Contacts ..................................... 341
HFL Buttons ............................................. 329
HFL Menus .............................................. 333
HFL Status Display.................................... 331
In Case of Emergency .............................. 362
Limitations for Manua l Operation ............ 332 Making a Call .......................................... 342
Options During a Call .............................. 346
Phone Setup............................................ 335
Receiving a Call ....................................... 345
Receiving a Text Message ........................ 350
Ringtone ................................................. 339
Selecting a Phone .................................... 351
To Set Up a Text Message Options .......... 349
Hazard Warning Button .............................. 6
HD Radio
TM................................................ 241
Head Restraints ........................................ 174
Headlights ................................................. 150
Aiming .................................................... 550
Auto High-Beam System.......................... 154
Automatic Operation............................... 151
Dimming ......................................... 150, 153
Operating................................................ 150
Head-Up Display ....................................... 112
Heated Steering Wheel ............................ 196
Heaters (Seat) ................................... 194, 195
HFL (HandsFreeLink ®)............................... 329
High Beam Indicator .................................. 90
Hill Start Assist System ............................. 378
HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver ............ 326
Honda App License Agreement .............. 282
I
Identification Numbers............................ 636
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), Engine Number and Transmission
Number .............................................. 636
Illumination Control ................................ 159
Immobilizer System .................................. 139
Indicator ................................................... 91
Indicators .................................................... 78
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow (Amber) ............................. 93
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow (White/Green) .................... 93
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................... 88
Auto High-Beam ....................................... 90
Auto Idle Stop (Green) .............................. 85
Auto Idle Stop OFF .................................... 85
Auto Idle Stop Suspend............................. 86
Auto Idle Stop System (Amber) ................. 85
Automatic Brake Hold ....................... 82, 489
Automatic Brake Hold System ........... 82, 489
Charging System............................... 83, 615
Cruise Mode Indicator (White/Green) ........ 94
Door and Trunk Open ............................... 35
Electric Power Steering (EPS)
System ............................................ 88, 618
Engine Oil Pressure Low Warning ............ 614
Fog Light .................................................. 90
High Beam ................................................ 90
Immobilizer System ................................... 91
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Index
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) (Amber) .................................................. 93
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) (White/ Green) .................................................... 93
Lights On .................................................. 90
Low Fuel ................................................... 87
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS ............ 89, 408, 410
M (sequential mode) Indicator/Gear
Selection Indicator................................... 83
Maintenance Minder................................. 92
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 83, 616
Parking Brake and Brake System (Amber) .......................................... 82, 619
Parking Brake and Brake
System (Red) ..................... 80, 81, 617, 619
Safety Support Indicator (Amber) .............. 94
Safety Support Indicator (Green/Gray) ....... 96
Seat Belt Reminder.............................. 37, 87
Security System Alarm............................... 91
Shift Position............................................. 83
Super Handling-All Wheel Drive
TM
(SH-AWD ®) ............................................. 92
Supplemental Restraint System ........... 57, 88
System Message ....................................... 92
Transmission System ................................. 84
Turn Signal and Hazard Warning............... 90
Vehicle Stability Assist
TM (VSA ®) OFF .. 89, 405
Vehicle Stability AssistTM (VSA ®)
System ............................................ 89, 404
Information .............................................. 633
Instant Fuel Economy .............................. 103 Instrument Panel
........................................ 77
Brightness Control ................................... 159
Interior Convenience Items ...................... 189
Interior Lights ........................................... 180
Interior Rearview Mirror .......................... 165
iPad ............................................................ 280
iPhone ....................................................... 280
iPod ................................................... 255, 280
J
Jack (Wheel Nut Wrench) ........................ 601
Jump Starting ........................................... 608
K
Key Number Tag ....................................... 122
Keyless Access System ............................... 123
Keyless Lockout Prevention ..................... 130
Keys ........................................................... 120
Lockout Prevention .................................. 130
Number Tag ............................................ 122
Rear Door Won’t Open ............................ 134
Remote Transmitter ................................. 128
Two-way Keyless Remote ................ 131, 376
Types and Functions ................................ 120
Kickdown (Automatic Transmission) ....... 380
Knee Airbags .............................................. 51
L
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) ......... 449LATCH (Child Seats)
.................................... 66
Legal Information .................................... 294
License Information ................................. 297
Lights ................................................. 150, 550
Automatic ............................................... 151
Bulb Replacement ................................... 550
Chicane
TM Daytime Running Lights .......... 153
Fog Lights ............................................... 153
High Beam Indicator .................................. 90
Interior .................................................... 180
Light Switches ......................................... 150
Lights On Indicator .................................... 90
Turn Signals ............................................ 149
Load Limits ................................................ 371
Locking/Unlocking .................................... 120
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking.................. 135
Childproof Door Locks............................. 134
From Inside ............................................. 132
From Outside .......................................... 123
Keys ........................................................ 120
Using a Key ............................................. 129
Lockout Prevention System ..................... 130
Low Battery Charge ................................. 615
Low Fuel Indicator ...................................... 87
Low Keyless Remote Signal Strength ...... 122
Lower Anchors ............................................ 66
Lubricant Specifications Chart ................. 635
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) ............. 371
Lumbar Support ....................................... 168
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Index
M
Maintenance..................................... 104, 521
Adding the Coolant ................................. 547
Battery..................................................... 564
Brake Fluid............................................... 549
Cleaning .................................................. 571
Climate Control System ........................... 570
Coolant ........................................... 544, 546
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 525
Oil ........................................................... 537
Precautions .............................................. 522
Radiator................................................... 545
Remote Transmitter ......................... 568, 569
Replacing Light Bulbs ............................... 550
Safety ...................................................... 523
Service Items............................................ 528
Tires ........................................................ 555
Transmission Fluid.................................... 548
Under the Hood....................................... 532
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 83, 616
Map Lights ................................................ 181
Maximum Load Limit ................................ 371
Meters, Gauges ........................................... 97
Mirrors ....................................................... 165
Adjusting ................................................. 165
Door ........................................................ 166
Exterior .................................................... 166
Interior Rearview...................................... 165
Modifications (and Accessories) ............... 578
Moonroof .................................................. 145
MP3 ............................................................ 258 MP3/WMA/AAC
........................................ 258
Multi-Information Display ......................... 98
Switching the Display .............................. 101
Multi-View Rear Camera .......................... 505
N
Navigation................................................ 103
Numbers (Identification) .......................... 636
O
Odometer................................................... 98
Oil (Engine) ....................................... 536, 635
Adding .................................................... 539
Checking................................................. 537
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 525
Engine Oil Pressure Low Warning ............ 614
Recommended Engine Oil ............... 536, 635
Viscosity .......................................... 536, 635
Open Source Licenses ............................... 296
Opening Trunk ...................................................... 631
Opening/Closing Hood....................................................... 534
Moonroof ............................................... 145
Power Windows ...................................... 142
Trunk ...................................................... 136
Operating the Switches Around the
Steering Wheel ....................................... 146
Outside Temperature Display .................... 99Overheating
............................................. 611
P
Paddle Shifters (Sequential Mode) ......... 389
Panic Mode ............................................... 141
Parking ..................................................... 494
Parking Brake ........................................... 484
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator ................................................. 617
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator (Amber) ..................................................... 82
Parking Brake and Brake System
Indicator (Red) ............................ 80, 81, 619
Parking Sensor System ............................. 496
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator ................. 58
Passing Indicators ..................................... 150
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio ....................... 261
Power Windows ....................................... 142
Precautions While Driving ....................... 379
Rain ........................................................ 379
Pregnant Women ....................................... 41
Puncture (Tire) ......................................... 583
R
Radar Sensor............................................ 483
Radiator .................................................... 545
Radio (AM/FM) ......................................... 238
Radio (SiriusXM ®)..................................... 242
Range ........................................................ 103
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