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These keys contain electronic
circuits that are activated by the
immobilizer system. They will not
work to start the engine if the
circuits are damaged.Protect the keys f rom direct
sunlight, high temperature, and
high humidity.
Donotdropthekeysorsetheavy
objects on them.
The master key fits all the locks on
your vehicle. The valet key works
only in the ignition and the driver’s
door lock. You can keep the glove
boxlockedwhenyouleaveyour
vehicle and the valet key at a parking
f acility.
You can also keep the In-Bed Trunk
locked by using the main switch in
theglovebox(seepage ). Youshouldhavereceivedakey
number tag with your keys. You will
need this key number if you ever
have to get a lost key replaced. Use
only Honda-approved key blanks.
Keep the keys away f rom liquids.
If they get wet, dry them
immediately with a sof t cloth.
The valet key does not contain a
battery. Do not try to take it apart.
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Keys
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VALET KEY
(LIGHT GRAY)
MASTER KEY
WITH REMOTE
TRANSMITTER
KEY
NUMBER
TAG
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Avoid dropping or throwing the
transmitter.
Protect the transmitter from
extreme temperature.
Do not immerse the transmitter in
any liquid.
If you lose a transmitter, the
replacement needs to be
reprogrammed by your dealer.Remove the screw at the base of
the transmitter with a small
Phillips-head screwdriver.
To replace the battery:
Battery type: CR1616
If it takes several pushes on the
button to lock or unlock the doors,
replace the battery as soon as
possible.
Inside the transmitter, separate
the inner cover f rom the keypad
by releasing the two tabs on the
cover.
Separate the transmitter by prying
its middle seam with your
f ingernail.
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Remote Transmitter Care
Replacing the Transmitter
Battery
Remote Transmitter
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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SCREWBATTERY
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YoucanopentheIn-BedTrunktwo
dif f erent ways:Push the release button on the
lower right side of the In-Bed
Trunk lid when the driver’s door is
unlocked. To close the In-Bed Trunk, lower the
lid, then press down on the back
edge. If your vehicle’s battery is
disconnected or goes dead, the
release button on the In-Bed Trunk
lid is disabled. To open the In-Bed
Trunk, use the master key.
Usethemasterkeytoopenthe
In-Bed Trunk when the driver’s
door is locked. Thebedlightscomeonwhenyou
open the In-Bed Trunk. You can also
turn the bed lights on or off by
pushing the bed light switch on the
dashboard (see page ).
You can store items in the In-Bed
Trunk up to 300 lbs (136 kg). Do not
exceed this weight limit, or you may
damage the In-Bed Trunk. See page
f or inf ormation on loading cargo
and weight limits.
To store items separately in the
In-Bed Trunk, optional divider
guides are available f rom your dealer.
When the In-Bed Trunk is closed
securely, it can be locked or
unlocked along with the power door
locks (see page ). 144
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In-Bed Trunk
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RELEASE
BUTTON
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You can make calls using any phone
number, or by using a name in the
HFL phonebook. You can also redial
the last number called. During a call,
theHFLallowsyoutotalkupto30
minutes af ter you remove the key
f rom the ignition switch. Continuing
a call without running the engine
may discharge and weaken the
vehicle’s battery.Press and release the Talk button.
Af ter the beep, say the number
you want to call. For example, say
‘‘123 456 7891.’’ The HFL response
is ‘‘123 456 7891. Say call, dial, or
continue to add numbers.’’
Press and release the Talk button.
Af ter the beep, say ‘‘Call’’ or ‘‘Dial.’’
The HFL response is ‘‘Calling’’ or
‘‘Dialing.’’ Once connected, you
will hear the person you called
through the audio speakers. To
change the volume, use the audio
system volume knob, or the
steering wheel volume controls.
To end the call, press the Back
button.
With your phone on and the
ignition in the ACCESSORY (I) or
ON (II) position, press and release
the Talk button. After the beep,
say ‘‘Call’’ or ‘‘Dial.’’ The HFL
response is, ‘‘What name or
number would you like to call/
dial?’’ You can also make a call directly
f rom the list shown on the
navigation display.
For more inf ormation on how to
make a call, see page .
2.
4.
1. 3.
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To make a call using a phone number, do this:
Making a Call
BluetoothHandsFreeL ink
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Apply the parking brake.
In cold weather, turn of f all
electrical accessories to reduce
the drain on the battery.
Make sure the shif t lever is in
Park. Press on the brake pedal.Without touching the accelerator
pedal, turn the ignition key to the
START (III) position. Do not hold
the key in the START (III)
position f or more than 15 seconds
at a time. If the engine does not
start right away, pause for at least
10 seconds bef ore trying again.If the engine does not start within
15 seconds, or starts but stalls
right away, repeat step 4 with the
accelerator pedal pressed halfway
down. If the engine starts, release
pressure on the accelerator pedal
so the engine does not race.
If the engine fails to start, press
the accelerator pedal all the way
down, and hold it there while
starting to clear flooding. If the
engine still does not start, return
to step 5.
5.
6.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Starting the Engine
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T he immobilizer system protects your
vehicle f rom thef t. If an improperly
coded key (or other device) is used, the
engine’s f uel system is disabled. For
more inf ormation, see page .
The engine is harder to start in cold
weather. Also, the thinner air f ound at
altitudes above 8,000 f eet (2,400
meters) adds to this problem.
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Diagnosing why the engine won’t
start f alls into two areas, depending
on what you hear when you turn the
ignition switch to the START (III)
position:Check the transmission interlock.
The transmission must be in Park
or neutral or the starter will not
operate.
Turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position. Turn on the
headlights, and check their
brightness. If the headlights are
very dim or do not come on at all,
the battery is discharged. See
on page . If the headlights dim noticeably or
go out when you try to start the
engine, either the battery is
discharged or the connections are
corroded. Check the condition of
the battery and terminal connec-
tions (see page ). You can
then try jump starting the vehicle
f rom a booster battery (see page
).
In this case, the starter motor’s
speed sounds normal, or even f aster
than normal, when you turn the
ignition switch to the START (III)
position, but the engine does not run. Are you using a properly coded
key? An improperly coded key will
cause the immobilizer system
indicator in the instrument panel
to blink rapidly (see page ).
Turn the ignition switch to the
START (III) position. If the
headlights do not dim, check the
condition of the f uses. If the f uses
areOK,thereisprobably
something wrong with the
electrical circuit for the ignition
switch or starter motor. You will
need a qualif ied technician to
determine the problem. See
on page .
Check these things:
When you turn the ignition switch to
the START (III) position, you do not
hear the normal noise of the engine
trying to start. You may hear a
clicking sound, a series of clicks, or
nothing at all. You can hear the starter motor
operating normally, or the starter
motor sounds like it is spinning
f aster than normal, but the engine
does not start up and run.
You hear nothing, or almost
nothing. The engine’s starter
motor does not operate at all, or
operates very slowly.
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Jump Starting T he Starter Operates Normally
Emergency T owing
Nothing Happens or the Starter
Motor Operates Very Slowly
If theEngineWon’tStart
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
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Accessories and Modif ications .257
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key
.....................................
Position) .102
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Accessory Power Sockets .139
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AC Power Outlet .141
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Active Head Restraints .124
....................
Additives, Engine Oil .327
........
Adjusting the Steering wheel .99
...........................
Advanced Airbags .27
...............................
Airbag (SRS) .9,23
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Air Conditioning System .146
.................................
Usage .147,153
Air Outlets ...............
(Vents) .148,151,155,156
.......................
Air Pressure, Tires .350
......................................
Antif reeze .329
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...............................
Indicator .66,289
...................................
Operation .289
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Anti-thef t, Audio System .204
Anti-thef t Steering Column
............................................
Lock .102
........................................
Armrests .122
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Audio System .159,167,173 ...
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .104
Automatic Heated Wiper
..............................
Zone .95,150,156
...
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners .21
.............
Automatic Speed Control .207
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Automatic Transmission .271
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Capacity, Fluid .388
...............
Checking Fluid Level .331
.......................................
Shif ting .271
Shif t Lever Position ...............................
Indicators .271
................
Shif t Lever Positions .272
....................
Shif t Lock Release .275
......................
Auxiliary Input Jack .203
Back Window .......................................
Indicator .75
...........................
Operation .128,129
Battery Charging System ...........................
Indicator .63,374
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Jump Starting .370
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Maintenance .356
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Specif ications .389Bed Lights
.......................................
Indicator .74
...................................
Operation .144
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Bef ore Driving .247
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Belts,Seat .8,20
.........................
Beverage Holders .137
.......
Bluetooth
HandsFreeLink.217
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Booster Seats .52
Brakes ...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) .289
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Break-in, New Linings .248
...........................................
Fluid .334
............
Bulb Replacement .340,341
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Parking .132
.................
System Indicator .65,376
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Wear Indicators .288
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Braking System .288
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Break-in, New Vehicle .248
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Brightness Control, Instruments .98
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Saf ety Belts .8,20
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Safety Defects, Reporting .406
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Saf ety Features .7
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Airbags .9
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Door Locks .11
..........................
Head Restraints .15
.................................
Seat Belts .8,20
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Seats and Seat-Backs .13,14
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Saf ety Labels, Location of .56
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Saf ety Messages .iii
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Satellite Radio, XM
.167
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Seat Belts .8,20
...............
Additional Information .20
Automatic Seat Belt
...............................
Tensioners .21
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Cleaning .344
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Lap/Shoulder Belt .21
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Maintenance .22
Reminder Light and ................................
Beeper .20,62
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System Components .20
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Use During Pregnancy .18
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Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt .16
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Seating Capacities .388...............................................
Seats .119
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Adjusting the Seat .119,121
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Folding the Rear Seats .125
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Head Restraints .122
........................................
Heater .126
............................
Security System .206
...............................
Serial Number .386
...........................
Service Intervals .324
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Service Manual, Purchasing .407
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Service Station Procedures .249
Shif ting the Automatic
.............................
Transmission .271
...
Shif t Lever Position Indicators .271
........................
Shif t Lock Release .275
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Side Airbags .9,28
................
Side Curtain Airbags .10,30
Side Marker (Parking)
...
Lights, Bulb Replacement in .338
...............................
Signaling Turns .95
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Snow Tires .353
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Sound System .159,167,173
Spare Tire
..............................
Inf lating .350,360
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Specif ications .353,389
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Specif ications Charts .388
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Speed Control .207...................................
Speedometer .76
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SRS, Additional Inf ormation .23
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Additional Safety Precautions .33
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Airbag System Components .23
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Airbag Service .32
How the Passenger Airbag Of f ......................
Indicator Works .31
How the Side Airbag Of f ......................
Indicator Works .31
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How the SRS Indicator Works .30
How Your Front Airbags
.........................................
Work .25
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How Your Side Airbags Work .28
How Your Side Curtain Airbags
.........................................
Work .30
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SRS Indicator .30,64
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START (Ignition Key Position) .102
.......................
Starting the Engine .270
................
With a Dead Battery .370
........
Steam Coming f rom Engine .372
Steering Wheel
..................................
Adjustment .99
...........
Anti-thef t Column Lock .102
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Stereo Sound System .159,167,173
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Storing Your Vehicle .357
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Stuck Vehicle .383
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