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INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORSBriefly appear with each engine start. Red and amber indicators are most critical.
Blue and green indicators are used for general information.
Malfunction IndicatorsIf an indicator remains on\b there may be a problem; see your dealer
On/Off Indicators
Condition IndicatorsAction is needed by driver
PASSENGERAIRBAG
OFFPASSENGER AIRBAG OFF(next to multiinformation display)
SIDE AIRBAGOFF
VSAOFF
CRUISE CONTROL on
1st detent: parking lights on
2nd detent: headlights on
Turn signals/hazardson
CRUISE MAINon
ECON Modeon
Auto idle stop on
High beamson
Charging system
Low brake fluid
Low oil pressure
ABS(antilock brake system)
VSA®(vehicle stability assist)SRS(supplemental restraint system)
EPS(electric power steering)
TPMS(tire pressure monitoring system)
(blinking)Transmission(blinking)
Parking brake on:
Release
Door/Trunk open:
Close door(s) \b trunk
Low fuel:
Refill
Low tire pressure (on):
Add air
High temperature:
Drive slowly or pull over
Immobilizer
Flashes: improperly coded key;
use correct key
Malfunction indicator lamp(check engine light)
Seat belt reminder:
Fasten seat belt(s)
D
Low temperatureBrake system
IMA system
Message indicator:
See MID
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Turning the ECON Mode On/Off
Helps you further maximize your fuel economy by modifying some vehicle functions. 3. Checkthe multiinformation
display for the system status.
4. Press ECONagain to turn the
system off.
E C O A S S I S T S Y S T E M
When turned on\b the vehicle’s engine performance\b transmission\b and climate control
system are adjusted for maximum fuel economy.
2. The ECON mode indicator
comes on.
Ambient Meter ColorCoded Bars
mphmphmph
High fuel efficiency Moderate fuel efficiency Low fuel efficiency
1. Press ECON .
Indicates instant fuel efficiency using colorcoded bars.
Driver Feedback
Realtime Fuel Efficiency Coach
Driving StyleEco Drive Bar
(on the MID)Ambient Meter
Background Color ChangesFuel Efficiency
Smooth\b steady
acceleration
high fuel efficiency
mph
High
Low
Smooth\b steady
deceleration
high fuel efficiency
Moderate acceleration
mph
Moderate deceleration
Rapid acceleration
low fuel efficiency
mph
Rapid deceleration
low fuel efficiency
Goals:
• Keep the Eco Drive bar near the center.
• Keep the Ambient Meter at GREEN.
• Develop a driving style that maximizes fuel economy.
Deceleration Acceleration
Inefficient
Braking Zone Efficient
Zones
Inefficient
Driving Zone
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ECO Assist Scoring
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Monitors the fuel efficiency of your driving style in real time and converts results
into leaves\b which are displayed in a series of five “plant” icons on the MID.
Once you start your vehicle\b make sure the MID shows the Ecological Drive
Display on the display to view your Eco Assist score in real time.
As you drive\b you earn leaves if you drive in a fuelefficient manner\b or lose
them if you drive inefficiently.
When you turn the ignition off\b your drive cycle and lifetime score are
displayed on the MID.
Eco Score
Each time you
reach a new stage\b
a Stage Up
Recognition icon
briefly appears on
the MID. When
you reach the
highest ranking\b a
Trophy icon
briefly appears.
Drive CycleScore
Stage 1 Stage 2Stage 3
Lifetime
Score
First Stage Up Recognition Second Stage Up
Recognition Last Stage Up
Recognition
Auto Idle Stop
While driving\b the
engine is on. While at a stop\b
with the brake
pedal pressed\b the
engine turns off.When you take your
foot off the brake
pedal\b the engine
turns back on.
N\bte: Auto Idle Stop only functions if you come \5to a stop with the shift lever in the D or
N position.
DECELERATESTOPRESTART
Shuts the engine off at a stop in order to maximize fuel economy. Idle stop duration
varies depending on certain conditions\b such as climate control operation\b IMA
battery level\b and outside temperature.
Power Flow Monitor How It Works
Battery
level IMA motor
is in
operation Engine is in
operation
Shows the status of the Integrated Motor Assist (IMA) System.
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S A F E T Y R E M I N D E R
Your vehicle is equipped with airbags. Airbags do not replace seat belts; they add to
the protection offered by seat belts. Airbags can help protect you in some types of
collisions\b but they do not provide protection in all collisions.
Always make sure you and your passengers wear seat belts\b and that young children
are properly secured in a child seat or booster in the rear seat. Never place an infant
seat in the front passenger’s seat as the force of a deploying airbag can seriously
injure an infant.
F U E L R E C O M M E N D A T I O N
• Only use unleaded gasoline of 87 octane or higher.
• Some gasoline in North America contains MMT\b a manganesebased fuel additive.Prolonged and consistent use of gasoline containing MMT can deteriorate your
vehicle’s performance\b fuel economy\b and the emissions control system. Always use
MMTfree gasoline if available. Failures caused by use of gasoline containing MMT
may not be covered under warranty.
• “TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline” meets a new gasoline standard jointly established by leading automotive manufacturers to meet the needs of today's advanced
engines. In most cases\b qualifying gasoline retailers will identify their gasoline as
having met “TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline” standards at the retail location. This
fuel is guaranteed to contain the proper level of detergent additives and be free of
metallic additives. This helps avoid buildup of deposits in your engine and emission
control system. Because the level of detergency and harmful metallic additives
(such as MMT) in gasoline vary in the market\b Honda endorses the use of “TOP
TIER Detergent Gasoline” where available to help maintain the performance and
reliability of your vehicle. For more information\b visit www.toptiergas.com.
• For further important information on fuel and lubricants for your car and information on gasoline that does not contain MMT\b contact your dealer or visit
Owner Link at www.owners.honda.com.
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