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uuIf a Tire Goes FlatuTemporarily Repairing a Flat Tire
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Temporarily Repairing a Flat Tire
This vehicle is not equipped with a spare 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 the steering wheel firmly, and brake gradually
to reduce speed. Then stop in a safe place. 1.Park the vehicle on firm, level, and non-slippery surface, and apply the parking brake.
2. Move the shift lever to
(P .
2. Move the shift lever to
(R .
3. Turn on the hazard warning lights and turn the ignition switch to LOCK
(0 .
■Getting Ready to Temporarily Repair the Flat Tire
1Temporarily Repairing a Flat Tire
The kit should not be used in the following situations.
Instead, contact a dealer or a roadside assistant to
have the vehicle towed.
• The tire sealant has expired.
• More than two tires are punctured.
• The puncture or cut is larger than 3/16 inch (4 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.
NOTICE
Do not use a puncture-repairing agent other than the
one provided in the ki t that came with your vehicle. If
a different agent is used, you may permanently damage the tire pressure sensor.
Contact
Area
When the puncture is:Kit Use
Smaller than 3/16 inch (4 mm)Yes
Larger than 3/16 inch (4 mm) No
Automatic transmiss ion (CVT) models
Manual transmission models
All models
Pressure Gauge
Sealant/Air
Hose (Clear)
Pressure Relief Button
Air Only
Hose (Black)
Inflator Switch
Side Cover
Repair Notification Label
Power Plug
Speed Restriction Label
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Jump Starting
Turn off the power to electric devices, such as audio and lights. Turn off the engine,
then open the hood.
1.Connect the first jumper cable to your
vehicle's + terminal.
2. Connect the other end of the first jumper
cable to the booster battery + terminal.
uUse a 12 volt booster battery only.
3. Connect the second jumper cable to the booster battery - terminal.
4. Connect the other end of the second
jumper cable to the grounding strap as
shown.
Do not connect this jumper cable to any other part.
5. If your vehicle is co nnected to another
vehicle, start the assisting vehicle's engine
and increase its rpm slightly.
6. Attempt to start your vehicle's engine. If it
turns over slowly, check that the jumper cables have good metal-to-metal contact.
■Jump Starting Procedure1Jump Starting
Securely attach the jumper cables clips so that they
do not come off when the engine vibrates. Also 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 engine from starting.
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.
Booster
Battery
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Overheating
How to Handle Overheating
Overheating symptoms are as follows: •The high temperature indicator comes on or the engine suddenly loses power.
• 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.
uNo steam or spray present: Keep the engine running and open the hood.
uSteam or spray is present: Turn off the engine and wait until it subsides.
Then open the hood.
1How to Handle Overheating
NOTICE
Continuing to drive with the high temperature
indicator on may damage the engine.
3WARNING
Steam and spray from an overheated
engine can seriously scald you.
Do not open the ho od if steam is coming
out.
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Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On■Reasons for the indicator to come on
Comes on when the engine oil pressure is low. ■ What to do as soon as the indicator comes on
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 about three minutes.
2. Open the hood and check the oil level.
uAdd oil as necessary.
2 Oil Check P. 232
3. Start the engine and check the low oil pressure indicator.
uThe light goes out: Start driving again.
uThe light does not go out within 10 seconds: Stop the engine and
contact a dealer for repairs immediately.
1If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On
NOTICE
Running the engine with low oil pressure can cause
serious mechanical damage almost immediately.
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Index
Fuel Economy............................................ 219
Fuel Fill Cap ......................................... 20, 218
Message .................................................. 294
Fuel Fill Door ....................................... 20, 217
Fuses .......................................................... 297
Inspecting and Changing ......................... 300
Locations ......................................... 297, 298
G Gasoline (Fuel) Economy ................................................. 219
Gauge ....................................................... 81
Information ............................................. 216
Instant Fuel Economy ................................. 81
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 68
Refueling ................................................. 216
Gauges ......................................................... 81
Gear Shift Lever Positions Automatic Transmissi on (CVT) ................. 183
Glass (care) ................................................ 267
Glove Box .................................................. 127
H
Halogen Bulbs ........................................... 242
Handling the Unexpected ........................ 269
HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) ............................... 158
HFL Buttons ............................................. 158
HFL Menus .............................................. 160
HFL Status Display.................................... 159 Phone Setup............................................ 162
Hatch ......................................................... 104
Door/Hatch Open Indicator........................ 31
Unable to Open....................................... 303
Hazard Warning Button .............................. 2
Head Restraints ........................................ 123
Headlights ................................................. 112
Aiming .................................................... 242
Automatic Operation............................... 112
Dimming ......................................... 111, 113
Operating........................................ 111, 113
Heaters (Seat) ........................................... 133
HFL (HandsFreeLink ®)............................... 158
High Temperature Indicator ...................... 72
High-Beam Indicator .................................. 73
Hill Start Assist System ............................. 180
Honda IMA System ..................................... 10
I Identification Numbers ............................ 308
Engine and Transmission ......................... 308
Vehicle Identification ............................... 308
Ignition Switch ......................................... 110
Illumination Control ................................. 116
Knob ....................................................... 116
IMA Battery Charge Level Indicator .......... 82
IMA System Indicator ................................. 72
Immobilizer System .................................. 106
Indicator.................................................... 75 Indicators
.................................................... 66
7-Speed Manual Shift Mode ..................... 74
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) .................... 69
Auto Idle Stop........................................... 75
Charging System............................... 67, 293
CRUISE CONTROL ............................. 75, 201
CRUISE MAIN.................................... 75, 200
Door Open................................................ 31
ECON Mode ............................................. 76
EPS (Electric Power Steering)
System ............................................ 71, 295
Fog Light .................................................. 74
High Temperature ..................................... 72
High-Beam................................................ 73
IMA System .............................................. 72
Immobilizer System ................................... 75
Lights On .................................................. 74
Low Fuel ................................................... 68
Low Oil Pressure ............................... 66, 292
Low Temperature...................................... 73
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS .................... 71, 205
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 67, 294
NORMAL Mode ........................................ 76
Parking Brake and Brake System ....... 66, 295
Plus Sport System...................................... 77
Seat Belt Reminder.............................. 33, 68
Security System Alarm............................... 75
Shift Down ............................................... 76
Shift Lever Position.................................... 74
Shift Up .................................................... 76
Side Airbag Off ................................... 52, 73
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