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If a Tire Goes Flat
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 the full-size tire repaired or
replaced. 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 .
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 use 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 th at was removed from the rear.
Mount the tire chains on the front tire.
NOTICE
Do not use a puncture-repairing agent, other than
the one provided in the kit that came with your
vehicle. If used, you may permanently damage the
tire pressure sensor.
Automatic transmiss ion (CVT) models
Manual transmission models
All models
* Not available on all models
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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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uuIndicator, Coming On/BlinkinguIf the IMA Indicator Comes On
Handling the Unexpected
If the IMA Indicator Comes On■Reasons for the indicator to come on
Comes on when there is a problem with the IMA system. ■ What to do when the indicator come on
Avoid high speeds and immediately get your vehicle inspected by a dealer.
If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or
Blinks ■Reasons for the indi cator to come on or blink
A tire pressure is significantly low. If there is a problem with the TPMS or
the compact spare tire *
is installed, the indicator blinks for about one
minute, and then stays on. ■ What to do when the indicator comes on
Drive carefully and avoid abrupt cornering and hard braking.
Stop your vehicle in a safe place. Check the tire pressure and adjust the
pressure to the specified level. The specified tire pressure is on a label on
the driver side doorjamb.
■ What to do when the indicator blinks, then remains on
Have the tire inspected by a dealer as soon as possible. If the compact
spare tire *
causes the indicator to blink, change the tire to a full-size tire.
The indicator goes off after driving for a few miles (kilometers).
U.S. models
1If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or Blinks
NOTICE
Driving on an extremely underinflated tire can cause
it to overheat. An overheated tire can fail. Always
inflate your tires to the prescribed level.
* Not available on all models
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Emergency Towing
Call a professional towing service if you need to tow your vehicle. ■
Flat bed equipment
The operator loads your vehicle on the back of a truck.
This is the best way to transport your vehicle. ■ Wheel lift equipment
The tow truck uses two pivoting arms that go under the front tires and lift them off
the ground. The rear tires remain on the ground. This is an acceptable way to
tow your vehicle.1Emergency Towing
NOTICE
Trying to lift or tow your vehicle by the bumpers will
cause serious damage. The bumpers are not designed
to support the vehicle's weight.
NOTICE
Improper towing such as towing behind a
motorhome or other motor vehicle can damage the
transmission.
Never tow your vehicle with just a rope or chain.
It is very dangerous, since ropes or chains may shift from side to side or break.
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uuWarranty Coveragesu
Information
Replacement Battery Limited Warranty – provides prorated coverage for a
replacement battery purchased from a dealer.
Replacement Muffler Lifetime Limited Warranty – provides coverage for as
long as the purchaser of the muffler owns the vehicle.
Restrictions and exclusions apply to all these warranties. Please read the 2013 Honda
warranty information booklet that came with your vehicle for precise information on
warranty coverages. Your vehicle’s original tires are covered by their manufacturer.
Tire warranty information is in a separate booklet. ■ Canadian Owners
Please refer to the 2013 warranty manual that came with your vehicle.
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Index
SPORT Mode............................................. 76
Supplemental Restraint System ........... 50, 69
System Message ....................................... 72
Transmission ............................................. 67
Turn Signal ............................................... 74
VSA® (Vehicle Stabi lity Assist)
System ............................................ 70, 203
VSA ® OFF.......................................... 70, 204
Information .............................................. 305
Instant Fuel Economy Gauge .................... 81
Instrument Panel ........................................ 65
Brightness Control .................................. 116
Interior Lights ........................................... 126
Interior Rearview Mirror ......................... 119
J
Jack (Wheel Nut Wrench) ........................ 274
Jump Starting ........................................... 287
K
Key Number Tag ........................................ 99
Keyless Lockout Prevention ..................... 101
Keys ............................................................. 99
Lockout Prevention ................................. 101
Master Keys .............................................. 99
Number Tag.............................................. 99
Remote Transmitter ................................ 100
Types and Functions.................................. 99
Won’t Turn ............................................... 23 Kickdown
.................................................. 182
L
L Mode ...................................................... 187
Language (HFL) ......................................... 159
Lights ................................................. 111, 242
Automatic ............................................... 112
Bulb Replacement .................................... 242
Daytime Running Lights ........................... 113
Fog Light Indicator ..................................... 74
High-Beam Indicator .................................. 73
Interior .................................................... 126
Light Switches ......................................... 111
Lights On Indicator .................................... 74
Turn Signals ............................................. 111
Load Limits ................................................ 175
Locking and Unlocking .............................. 99
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .................. 103
From Inside .............................................. 102
From Outside ........................................... 100
Keys .......................................................... 99
Using a Key ............................................. 101
Lockout Prevention System ...................... 101
Low Battery Charge (12 volt) ................... 293
Low Fuel Indicator ...................................... 68
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 66, 292
Low Temperature Indicator ....................... 73
Lubricant Specifications Chart ................. 306
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) ............. 175M
M (7-Speed Manual Shift Mode)
Indicator .................................................... 74
Maintenance ............................................. 221
Battery .................................................... 262
Brake Fluid .............................................. 240
Cleaning ................................................. 265
Climate Control....................................... 264
Clutch Fluid ............................................. 240
Coolant ................................................... 236
Maintenance Minder TM
............................ 225
Oil ........................................................... 231
Precautions ............................................. 222
Radiator .................................................. 237
Remote Transmitter ................................. 263
Replacing Light Bulbs .............................. 242
Safety...................................................... 223
Service Items ........................................... 227
Tires ........................................................ 253
Transmission Fluid ........................... 238, 239
Under the Hood ...................................... 229
Maintenance Minder TM
............................ 225
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 67, 294
Manual Transmission
Auto Idle Stop ......................................... 194
Checking the Clutch Fluid ....................... 240
Fluid (MTF) .............................................. 239
Operating the Shift Lever......................... 188
Reverse Lockout ...................................... 190
Shift UP/DOWN indicators ....................... 189
Shifting ................................................... 188
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Index
Maximum Load Limit................................ 175
Meters, Gauges ........................................... 81
Mirrors ....................................................... 119
Adjusting ................................................. 119
Door ........................................................ 120
Exterior .................................................... 119
Interior Rearview...................................... 119
Modifications and Accessories ................. 220
MP3 .................................................... 147, 151
Multi-Information Display .......................... 83
Multi-View Rear Camera .......................... 213
N NORMAL Mode ................................... 76, 197
Numbers (Identification) .......................... 308
OOdometer .................................................... 84
Oil (Engine) ............................................... 231
Adding .................................................... 233
Checking ................................................. 232
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 225
Low Oil Pressure Indicator .................. 66, 292
Recommended Engine Oil ........................ 231
Viscosity .................................................. 231
Opening/Closing
Hood ....................................................... 230
Power Windows ...................................... 108
Outside Temperature ................................. 85 Overheating
.............................................. 290
P
Panic Mode ............................................... 107
Parking ...................................................... 212
Parking Brake ........................................... 208
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator ............................................ 66, 295
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator ................. 51
Plus Sport System ............................... 77, 198
Plus Sport System Indicator ....................... 77
Power Door Mirror ................................... 120
Power Flow Monitor .................................. 89
Power Windows ....................................... 108
Precautions While Driving ....................... 181
Rain ........................................................ 181
Pregnant Women ....................................... 37
Puncture (Tire) .......................................... 271
R
Radiator .................................................... 237
Radio (AM/FM) ......................................... 145
Radio Data System (RDS) ......................... 146
Range .......................................................... 85
Readiness Code (Emissions Testing) ........ 311
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button ..................................................... 117
Rear Luggage Console ............................. 130
Rear Side Marker Light ............................ 247 Rear Turn Signal Light
............................. 247
Rearview Mirror ....................................... 119
Rearview Mirror with Rearview Camera Display .................................................... 214
Refueling .................................................. 216
Fuel Gauge ............................................... 81
Gasoline ......................................... 216, 306
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 68
Regulations .............................. 206, 255, 309
Remote Transmitter ................................. 100
Replacement
Battery .................................................... 262
Bulbs ...................................................... 242
Button Battery, Remote Transmitter ........ 263
Fuses .............................................. 297, 298
Tires........................................................ 259
Wiper Blade Rubber ........................ 250, 252
Reporting Safety Defects ......................... 310
Resetting a Trip Meter ............................... 84
S Safe Driving ................................................ 27
Safety Check ............................................... 31
Safety Labels .............................................. 63
Safety Message .......................................... 26
Seat ........................................................... 121
Adjusting ................................................ 121
Seat Heaters ........................................... 133
Seat Belts .................................................... 32
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners ................. 34
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Index
Checking .................................................. 38
Fastening .................................................. 35
Installing a Child Seat................................ 58
Pregnant Women...................................... 37
Reminder .................................................. 33
Warning Indicator ............................... 33, 68
Seat Heaters ............................................. 133
Security System
Immobilizer System Indicator..................... 75
Security System Alarm Indicator ................ 75
SEL/RESET Button ....................................... 90
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 57
Selector Knob (Audio) ............................. 143
Setting the Clock ........................................ 98
Shift Lever .................................................. 19
Automatic Transmission (CVT)................. 183
Operation ................................................. 19
Operation (Automatic Transmission)........ 184
Operation (Manual Transmission) ............ 188
Releasing ................................................ 289
Won’t Move ........................................... 289
Shift Lever Position Indicator .................. 184
Shifting Automatic Transmission (CVT)................. 183
Manual Transmission .............................. 188
Side Airbags ............................................... 46
Cutoff System ........................................... 48
Off Indicator ............................................. 48
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 49
Snow Tires ................................................ 261
Spare Tire ......................................... 271, 307 Spark Plugs
................................................ 306
Specifications ............................................ 306
Specified Fuel .................................... 216, 306
Speedometer .............................................. 81
SPORT Mode ....................................... 76, 197
SRS Airbags (Airbags) ................................. 39
Starting the Engine .................................. 178
Does Not Start ......................................... 286
Engine Switch Buzzer .............................. 110
Jump Starting .......................................... 287
Steering Wheel ......................................... 118
Adjusting ................................................. 118
Stopping .................................................... 212
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ........ 42
Switches (Around the Steering Wheel) ........ 2, 3, 110
System Message Indicator .......................... 72
T
Tachometer ................................................. 81
Tailgate Release Button ........................................ 105
Tailgate Release Button ........................... 105
Temperature High Temperature Indicator ....................... 72
Low Temperature Indicator ........................ 73
Temperature Sensor ................................. 136
Temporarily Repairing a Flat Tire ............ 277
Time (Setting) ............................................. 98 Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) ..................................................... 205
Indicator............................................ 71, 296
Tires ........................................................... 253
Air Pressure ..................................... 254, 307
Checking and Maintaining ...................... 253
Compact Spare Tire ......................... 271, 307
Inspection ............................................... 253
Labeling .................................................. 254
Puncture (Flat Tire) .................................. 271
Regulations ............................................. 256
Rotation .................................................. 260
Tire Chains .............................................. 261
Wear Indicators ....................................... 258
Winter..................................................... 261
Tools .......................................................... 270
Towing a Trailer ....................................... 177
Towing Hook ............................................ 302
Towing Your Vehicle ................................ 177
Emergency .............................................. 301
TPMS
(Tire Pressure Monitoring System) ........ 205
Indicator............................................ 71, 296
Transmission
Automatic (CVT)...................................... 183
Fluid ................................................ 238, 239
Manual ................................................... 188
Number................................................... 308
Shift Lever Position Indicator.................... 184
Trip Meter ................................................... 84
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Index
Troubleshooting....................................... 269
Blown Fuse ...................................... 297, 298
Brake Pedal Vibrates .................................. 24
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door .......... 24
Emergency Towing .................................. 301
Engine Does Not Start.............................. 286
Noise When Braking .................................. 24
Overheating............................................. 290
Puncture/Flat Tire ..................................... 271
Regular Gasoline.............................. 216, 306
Shift Lever Won’t Move ........................... 289
Unable to Open the Hatch ....................... 303
Warning Indicators .................................... 66
Turn Signals ............................................... 111
Indicators (Instrument Panel) ...................... 74 U
Unlocking the Doors
................................ 100
USB Adapter Cable ................................... 139
USB Flash Drive ......................................... 157
VVanity Mirrors ............................................... 5
Vehicle Identification Number ................ 308
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®).................. 203
Off Button............................................... 204
Off Indicator.............................................. 70
System Indicator ........................................ 70
Ventilation ................................................ 134
Viscosity (Oil) .................................... 231, 307
VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist) .................. 203W
Warning and Information Messages
........ 78
Warning Indicator On/Blinking ............... 292
Warning Labels .......................................... 63
Warranties (Warranty M anual provided
separately) .............................................. 313
Watts ........................................................ 306
Wear Indicators (Tire) .............................. 258
Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle) ........... 274
Window Washers ..................................... 114
Adding/Refilling Fluid .............................. 241
Switch .................................................... 114
Windows (Opening and Closing) ............ 108
Windshield ............................................... 114
Cleaning ................................................. 268
Defrosting/Defogging ............................. 135
Washer Fluid ........................................... 241
Wiper Blades................................... 250, 252
Wipers and Washers ............................... 114
Winter Tires .............................................. 261
Snow Tires .............................................. 261
Tire Chains.............................................. 261
Wipers and Washers ................................ 114
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades ................................................... 250
WMA ................................................. 147, 151
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