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uuBefore Driving uDriving Preparation
Driving
• Store or secure all items on board properly.
u Carrying too much cargo, or improperly storing it, can affect your vehicle’s
handling, stability, sto pping distance, and tires, and make it unsafe.
2Maximum Load Limit P. 309
•Do not pile items higher than the seat height.
u They can block your view and may be thrown forward in the event of sudden
braking.
• Do not place anything in the front seat footwells. Make sure to secure the floor
mat
*.
u An object or unsecured floor mat can in terfere with your brake and accelerator
pedal operation while driving.
• If you have any animals on board, do not let them move around in the vehicle.
u They may interfere with driving and a crash could occur.
• Securely close and lock al l doors and the tailgate.
2Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside P. 101
•Adjust your seating position properly.
u Adjust the head restraint, too.
2Adjusting the Seats P. 135
2 Adjusting the Head Restraints P. 142
•Adjust the mirrors and steering wh eel properly for your driving.
u Adjust them while sitting in the proper driving position.
2 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 133
2 Adjusting the Steering Wheel P. 132
■Interior Checks1Interior Checks
The headlight aim is set by the factory, and does not
need to be adjusted. Howeve r, if you regularly carry
heavy items in the cargo area, have the aiming
readjusted at a dealer or by a qualified technician.
* Not available on all models
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uuBefore Driving uDriving Preparation
Driving
• Be sure items placed on the floor behind the front seats cannot roll under the
seats.
u They can interfere with the driver’s ability to operate the pedals, the operation
of the seats, or the operation of the sensors under the seats.
• Everyone in the vehicle must fasten their seat belt.
2Fastening a Seat Belt P. 35
•Make sure that the indicators in the ins trument panel come on when you start the
vehicle, and go off soon after.
u Always have a dealer check the vehicle if a problem is indicated.
2 Indicators P. 70
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Driving
Accessories and Modifications
Accessories
When installing accessories, check the following:
• Do not install accessories on the windshield. They can obstruct your view and
delay your reaction to driving conditions.
• Do not install accessories over areas marked SRS AIRBAG, on the sides or backs
of the front seats, on front or side pillars, or near the side windows.
Accessories installed in these areas may interfere with proper operation of the
vehicle’s airbags or may be propelled into you or another occupant if the airbags
deploy.
• Be sure electronic accessories do not over load electrical circuits or interfere with
proper operation of your vehicle.
2 Fuses P. 433
•Before installing any electronic accessory, have the inst aller contact a dealer for
assistance. If possible, have a d ealer inspect the final installation.
Modifications
Do not modify your vehicle or use non-Honda components that can affect its
handling, stability, and reliability.
Overall vehicle performance can be affected. Always make sure all equipment is
properly installed and maintained, and th at it meets federal, state, province,
territory, and local regulations.
1 Accessories and Modifications
Honda Genuine accessor ies are recommended to
ensure proper operati on on your vehicle.
3WARNING
Improper accessories or modifications can
affect your vehicle’s handling, stability, and
performance, and cause a crash in which
you can be seriously hurt or killed.
Follow all instruction s in this owner’s
manual regarding accessories and
modifications.
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455
Index
Index
Numbers
7-Speed Manual Shift Mode................... 327
A
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) .................. 353
Accessories and Modifications ................ 362
Accessory Power Socket ........................... 152
Additives Coolant .................................................. 378
Engine Oil ............................................... 373
Washer ................................................... 382
Additives, Engine Oil ............................... 373
Adjusting Front Seats.............................................. 135
Head Restraints ....................................... 142
Headlights .............................................. 383
Mirrors.................................................... 133
Rear Seats ............................................... 139
Steering Wheel ....................................... 132
Adjusting the Sound ................................ 200
Air Conditioning System Climate Control System .......................... 160
Defrosting the Windshield
and Windows....................................... 161
Dust and Pollen Filter .............................. 407
Air Conditioning System
(Heating and Cooling System) Cooling................................................... 159
Defrosting the Windshield
and Windows....................................... 159 Heating ................................................... 158
Heating and Cooling System .................... 157
Air Pressure ....................................... 395, 443
Airbags ........................................................ 41
Advanced Airbags ..................................... 47
Airbag Care ............................................... 53
Event Data Recorder .................................... 0
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 44
Indicator .............................................. 51, 73
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator .................. 52
Sensors ...................................................... 41
Side Airbags .............................................. 48
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 50
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 353
Indicator .................................................... 73
Armrest ..................................................... 146
Audio Remote Controls ............................ 171
Audio System ............................................ 166
Adjusting the Sound ................................ 178
Auxiliary Input Jack .................................. 168
Error Messages ........................................ 222
General Information ................................ 226
MP3/WMA/AAC .............................. 188, 213
Recommended CDs ................................. 226
Recommended Devices ............................ 228
Remote Controls ................................. 5, 171
Security Code .......................................... 170
Theft Protection ....................................... 170
USB Flash Drives ...................................... 228
USB Port(s) .............................................. 167
Audio/Information Screen ............... 174, 195Authorized Manuals
................................ 451
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................. 105
Customize ............................................... 106
Automatic Climate Control Sensors ........ 163
Auxiliary Input Jack .................................. 168
Average Fuel Economy .............................. 87
B
Battery...................................................... 403
Charging System Indicator................. 71, 429
Jump Starting .......................................... 424
Maintenance (Checki ng the Battery) ........ 403
Maintenance (Replacing) ......................... 405
Belts (Seat) .................................................. 32
Beverage Holders ..................................... 150
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®..................... 251
Booster Seats (For Children) ...................... 65
Brake System ............................................ 351
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)................... 353
Brake Assist System ................................. 354
Fluid ........................................................ 381
Foot Brake............................................... 352
Indicator............................................ 70, 431
Parking Brake .......................................... 351
Brake System Indicator .............................. 70
Brightness Control (Instrument Panel) .... 130
Bulb Replacement .................................... 383
Back-Up Light and Rear Turn Signal Lights ................................................... 387
Brake/Tail/Rear Side Marker Lights ........... 388
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Fog Lights ................................................ 385
Headlights ............................................... 383
High-Mount Brake Light .......................... 388
Rear License Plate Light............................ 389
Side Turn Signal/Emergency Indicator Lights.................................................... 386
Bulb Specifications .................................... 442
C
Carbon Monoxide Gas ................................ 66
Cargo Area Cover ..................................... 155
Cargo Floor Box ........................................ 151
Carrying Cargo .................................. 307, 309
CD Player ................................................... 182
Certification Label .................................... 444
Changing Bulbs ......................................... 383
Charging System Indicator ................. 71, 429
Child Safety ................................................. 54
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 104
Child Seat .................................................... 54
Booster Seats ............................................. 65
Child Seat for Infants ................................. 56
Child Seat for Small Children ..................... 57
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt ......................... 61
Larger Children .......................................... 64
Rear-facing Child Seat ............................... 56
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 58
Childproof Door Locks .............................. 104
Cleaning the Exterior ............................... 410 Cleaning the Interior
................................ 408
Climate Control System ............................ 160
Clock ............................................................ 90
Coat Hook ................................................. 153
Compact Spare Tire .......................... 415, 443
Console Compartment ............................. 149
Continuously Variable Transmission ....... 322
7-Speed Manual Shift Mode .................... 327
Creeping ................................................. 322
Fluid ........................................................ 380
Kickdown ................................................ 322
Operating the Shift Lever........... 20, 324, 326
Shift Lever Does Not Move ...................... 426
Shifting ........................................... 323, 325
Controls ....................................................... 89
Coolant (Engine) ...................................... 378
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 379
Adding to the Reserve Tank..................... 378
High Temperature Indicator ....................... 74
Low Temperature Indicator........................ 74
Overheating ............................................ 427
Creeping (Continuously Variable
Transmission) .......................................... 322
Cruise Control ........................................... 333
Indicator.................................................... 81
Cup Holders .............................................. 150
Customer Service Information ................. 452
Customized Features ................................ 229
D
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 127
Dead Battery ............................................ 424
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ........................................ 159
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ............... 445
Dimming Headlights .............................................. 123
Rearview Mirror ...................................... 133
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................ 374
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) ............. 123
Display Setup .................................... 179, 201
Door Mirrors ............................................. 133
Doors .......................................................... 92
Auto Door Locking.................................. 105
Auto Door Unlocking .............................. 105
Door and Tailgate Open Indicator ....... 31, 75
Keys.......................................................... 92
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside..................................... 101
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside.................................... 95
Lockout Prevention System ..................... 100
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 397
Driving ...................................................... 305
Braking ................................................... 351
Continuously Variable Transmission ........ 322
Cruise Control ........................................ 333
Shifting Gear .......................... 323, 325, 329
Starting the Engine ......................... 315, 317
Dust and Pollen Filter .............................. 407
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E
ECON Button............................................ 332
ECON Mode Indicator ................................ 80
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator ........................................... 75, 431
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............ 343
Emergency ................................................ 438
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ...... 447
Engine Coolant .................................................. 378
Jump Starting ......................................... 424
Number .................................................. 444
Oil .......................................................... 373
Starting........................................... 315, 317
Switch Buzzer ......................................... 118
Engine Coolant ........................................ 378
Adding to the Radiator ........................... 379
Adding to the Reserve Tank .................... 378
High Temperature Indicator ...................... 74
Low Temperature Indicator ....................... 74
Overheating ............................................ 427
Engine Oil ................................................. 373
Adding ................................................... 375
Checking ................................................ 374
Displaying Oil Life ................................... 367
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 71, 429
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 373
EPS (Electric Power Steering)
System .............................................. 75, 431
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) ................................. 66 Exterior Care (Cleaning)
........................... 410
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 133
F
Features..................................................... 165
Filters
Dust and Pollen ....................................... 407
Oil ........................................................... 376
Flat Tire ..................................................... 415
Floor Mats ................................................. 409
Fluids Brake ....................................................... 381
Continuously Variable Transmission ......... 380
Engine Coolant ........................................ 378
Manual Transmission ............................... 380
Windshield Washer .................................. 382
FM/AM Radio ............................................ 180
Fog Light Indicator ..................................... 77
Folding Down the Rear Seats .................. 140
Foot Brake ................................................. 352
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) ........... 336
Indicator .................................................... 78
Front Airbags (SRS) ..................................... 44
Front Seats ................................................ 135
Adjusting ................................................. 135
Fuel ...................................................... 21, 358
Economy ................................................. 361
Gauge ....................................................... 88
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 73
Recommendation .................................... 358 Refueling........................................... 21, 358
Fuel Economy ........................................... 361
Fuel Fill Cap ........................................ 21, 360
Message.................................................. 430
Fuel Fill Door ...................................... 21, 359
Fuses .......................................................... 433
Inspecting and Changing......................... 437
Locations................................................. 433
G
Gasoline (Fuel) Economy ................................................. 361
Gauge ....................................................... 88
Information ............................................. 358
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 73
Refueling................................................. 358
Gauges ........................................................ 85
Gear Shift Lever Positions Continuously Variable Transmission................................. 323, 325
Manual Transmission ............................... 330
Glass (care) ........................................ 408, 411
Glove Box .................................................. 149
H
Halogen Bulbs .................................. 383, 385
Handling the Unexpected ........................ 413
HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) ............................... 251
Menus..................................................... 253
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L
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)............. 340
Indicator ................................................... 79
LaneWatch
TM............................................ 345
LATCH (Child Seats) ................................... 59
Lights ................................................ 123, 383
Bulb Replacement ................................... 383
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 127
Fog Lights ............................................... 126
High-Beam Indicator ................................. 77
Interior.................................................... 147
Light Switches......................................... 123
Lights On Indicator.................................... 77
Turn Signals ............................................ 123
Load Limits ............................................... 309
Locking/Unlocking ..................................... 92
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................. 105
Childproof Door Locks ............................ 104
From Inside ............................................. 101
From Outside ............................................ 95
Keys.......................................................... 92
Lockout Prevention System ..................... 100
Using a Key............................................... 99
Lockout Prevention System ..................... 100
Low Battery Charge ................................. 429
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 73
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 71, 429
Lower Anchors ........................................... 59
Lubricant Specifications Chart ................ 443
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) ............. 309
M
Maintenance............................................. 363
Battery .................................................... 403
Brake Fluid .............................................. 381
Cleaning .................................................. 408
Coolant ................................................... 378
Heating and Cooling System .................... 407
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 367
Oil ........................................................... 374
Precautions .............................................. 365
Radiator .................................................. 379
Remote Transmitter ................................. 405
Replacing Light Bulbs ............................... 383
Safety ...................................................... 365
Service Items ........................................... 369
Tires ........................................................ 394
Transmission Fluid ................................... 380
Under the Hood ...................................... 371
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 71, 430
Manual Transmission ................................ 329
Reverse Lockout ...................................... 331
Map Lights ................................................ 148
Maximum Load Limit ............................... 309
Meters, Gauges ........................................... 85
Mirrors ....................................................... 133
Adjusting ................................................. 133
Door........................................................ 133
Exterior .................................................... 133
Interior Rearview ..................................... 133
Modifications (and Accessories) .............. 362
Moonroof .................................................. 117 MP3
........................................... 182, 188, 213
Multi-View Rear Camera .......................... 356
N
Numbers (Identification).......................... 444
O
Odometer................................................... 87
Oil (Engine) ............................................... 373
Adding .................................................... 375
Checking................................................. 374
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 367
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 71, 429
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 373
Viscosity .................................................. 373
Opening and Closing the Moonroof ....... 117
Opening/Closing Hood....................................................... 372
Power Windows ...................................... 115
Tailgate ................................................... 109
Overheating .............................................. 427
P
Paddle Shifters (7-Speed Manual Shift
Mode) ....................................... 20, 327, 328
Pandora ®................................................... 212
Panic Mode ............................................... 114
Parking ...................................................... 355
Parking Brake ........................................... 351
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Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator ........................................... 70, 431
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator ................. 52
Passing Indicators ..................................... 123
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio ................ 191, 216
Precautions While Driving ........................ 321
Rain ......................................................... 321
Pregnant Women ....................................... 39
Puncture (Tire) .......................................... 415
R
Radiator..................................................... 379
Radio (FM/AM) .......................................... 180
Radio Data System (RDS) .................. 181, 203
RDS (Radio Data System) .......................... 181
Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing) ....... 447
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror
Button ..................................................... 131
Rear Seats (Folding Down) ....................... 140
Rearview Mirror ........................................ 133
Refueling ................................................... 358
Fuel Gauge ................................................ 88
Gasoline .......................................... 358, 442
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 73
Regulations ............................... 349, 397, 445
Remote Transmitter .................................... 97
Replacement Battery..................................................... 405
Bulbs ....................................................... 383
Fuses ............................................... 433, 435 Tires ........................................................ 400
Wiper Blade Rubber ........................ 390, 392
Reporting Safety Defects ......................... 446
Resetting a Trip Meter ............................... 87
S
Safe Driving................................................ 27
Safety Check ............................................... 31
Safety Labels ............................................... 67
Safety Message ............................................. 1
Seat Belts .................................................... 32
Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor.................. 37
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners ................. 34
Checking................................................... 40
Detachable Anchor.................................... 38
Fastening .................................................. 35
Installing a Child Seat with
a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt ......................... 61
Pregnant Women ...................................... 39
Reminder .................................................. 33
Warning Indicator ............................... 33, 72
Seat Heaters .............................................. 156
Seats .......................................................... 135
Adjusting ................................................ 135
Front Seats .............................................. 135
Rear Seats ............................................... 139
Security System ......................................... 112
Immobilizer System Indicator ..................... 80
Security System Alarm Indicator................. 81
Select Lever ................................. 20, 323, 329 Operation ......................... 20, 324, 325, 326
Releasing ................................................ 426
Won’t Move ........................................... 426
Select/Reset Knob ...................................... 86
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 58
Selector Knob (Audio) ............................. 173
Setting the Clock ........................................ 90
Shift Lever .......................... 20, 323, 325, 329
Shift Position Indicator .............. 72, 324, 326
Shifting (Transmission) ............ 323, 325, 329
Shoulder Anchor ........................................ 37
Side Airbags ............................................... 48
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 50
Siri Eyes Free ............................................. 221
Snow Tires ................................................ 402
Spare Tire ......................................... 415, 443
Spark Plugs ............................................... 442
Specifications ........................................... 442
Specified Fuel ................................... 358, 442
Speedometer .............................................. 85
SRS Airbags (Airbags) ................................ 44
Starter System Indicator ............................ 77
Starting the Engine .......................... 315, 317
Does Not Start ........................................ 421
Engine Switch Buzzer .............................. 118
Jump Starting ......................................... 424
Steering Wheel ........................................ 132
Adjusting ................................................ 132
Stopping ................................................... 355
Summer Tires ............................................ 402
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ....... 44
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