Page 1 The information and specifications included in this publication were in effect at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd. reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change specifications or design at any time without notice and without incurring any obligation whatsoever.
Page 2 Introduction Congratulations! Your selection was a wise investment. It will give you years As you read this manual, you will of driving pleasure. find information that is preceded by symbol. This One of the best ways to enhance the enjoyment of your new vehicle is to information is intended to help you read this manual.
Page 3: A Few Words About Safety
A Few Words About Safety Your safety, and the safety of others, You will find this important safety information in a variety of forms, is very important. And operating this including: vehicle safely is an important responsibility. Safety Labels − on the vehicle.
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Contents Turn to the beginning of each section for a complete list of subjects. Your Vehicle at a Glance ..Before Driving ....297 Appearance Care ....423 What fuel to use, how to break-in Tips on cleaning and protecting Driver and Passenger Safety ..
Page 5: Your Vehicle At A Glance
Your Vehicle at a Glance ＊ CLIMATE CONTROL Left-hand drive type MULTI-INFORMATION DISPLAY SUNSHADE SWITCH (P.89) SYSTEM (P.189, 195) (P.170) MIRROR CONTROLS (P.172) CLOCK (P.270) POWER DOOR LOCK MASTER SWITCH (P.151) PASSENGER’S FRONT AIRBAG (P.12, 28) POWER WINDOW SWITCHES (P.168) FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE HANDLE (P.299)
Page 6 Your Vehicle at a Glance Left-hand drive type VSA OFF SWITCH WINDSCREEN WIPERS/ REAR WINDOW DEMISTER/ (P.342) WASHERS HEATED MIRROR (P.137) (P.145, 173) HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS/ INSTRUMENT PANEL REAR FOG LIGHTS/ BRIGHTNESS ＊ FRONT FOG LIGHTS (P.144) (P.140, 142, 143) HAZARD WARNING ENGINE START BUTTON BUTTON (P.318, 319, 320)
Page 7 Your Vehicle at a Glance ＊ CLIMATE CONTROL SUNSHADE SWITCH MULTI-INFORMATION DISPLAY Right-hand drive type SYSTEM (P.170) (P.189, 195) (P.89) MIRROR CONTROLS (P.172) PASSENGER’S FRONT AIRBAG POWER DOOR LOCK (P.12, 28) MASTER SWITCH (P.151) CLOCK (P.270) POWER WINDOW SWITCHES (P.168) ＊...
Page 8 Your Vehicle at a Glance Right-hand drive type REAR WINDOW DEMISTER/ HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS/ mph to km/h HEATED MIRROR REAR FOG LIGHTS/ CHANGE BUTTON HAZARD WARNING BUTTON ＊ FRONT FOG LIGHTS (P.85) (P.145, 173) (P.145) (P.140, 142, 143) VSA OFF SWITCH (P.342) ＊...
Page 10: Driver And Passenger Safety
Driver and Passenger Safety This section gives you important Seat Belt System Components . 22 If You Must Drive with Several information about how to protect Lap/Shoulder Belt ...... . 23 Children ........39 yourself and your passengers. It Automatic Seat Belt If a Child Requires Close shows you how to use seat belts.
Page 11: Important Safety Precautions
Important Safety Precautions You’ll find many safety booster seat (see pages − Control Your Speed recommendations throughout this Excessive speed is a major factor in section, and throughout this manual. Be Aware of Airbag Hazards crash injuries and deaths. Generally, The recommendations on this page While airbags can save lives, they the higher the speed, the greater the...
Page 12: Your Vehicle's Safety Features
Your Vehicle’s Safety Features Your vehicle is equipped with many features that work together to protect you and your passengers during a crash. Some features do not require any action on your part. These include a strong steel framework that forms a safety cage around the passenger compartment, front and rear crush zones, a collapsible steering column,...
Page 13: Seat Belts
Your Vehicle’s Safety Features Seat Belts In most European Countries there is When properly worn, seat belts: Your vehicle is equipped with seat a law covering the use of seat belts. belts in all seating positions. Please take time to familiarize Keep you connected to the vehicle yourself with the legal requirements so you can take advantage of the...
Page 14 Your Vehicle’s Safety Features Of course, seat belts cannot WARNING: completely protect you in every Seat belts are designed to bear upon crash. But in most cases, seat belts the bony structure of the body, and can reduce your risk of serious should be worn low across the front injury.
Page 15: Airbags
Your Vehicle’s Safety Features Airbags Your vehicle has a supplemental Your vehicle also has side airbags to Only on models equipped with side restraint system (SRS) with front help protect the upper torso of the curtain airbags airbags to help protect the heads and driver or a front seat passenger In addition, your vehicle has side chests of the driver and a front seat...
Page 16 Your Vehicle’s Safety Features The most important things you need Always wear The rest of this section gives more What you should do: to know about your airbags are: your seat belt properly, and sit detailed information about how you upright and as far back from the can maximize your safety.
Page 17: Protecting Adults And Teens
Protecting Adults and Teens Introduction Close the Doors See page for how the monitor The following pages provide After everyone has entered the display works. instructions on how to properly vehicle, be sure the doors and the protect the driver, adult passengers, tailgate are closed.
Page 18: Adjust The Front Seats
Protecting Adults and Teens Adjust the Front Seats In addition to adjusting the seat, you can adjust the steering wheel up and down, and in and out (see page Sitting too close to a front airbag can result in serious If you cannot get far enough away injury or death if the front from the steering wheel and still...
Page 19: Adjust The Seat-Backs
Protecting Adults and Teens Adjust the Seat-Backs Adjust the Head Restraints Reclining the seat-back too far can result in serious injury or death in a crash. Adjust the seat-back to an upright position, and sit well back in the seat. Reclining a seat-back so that the shoulder part of the belt no longer rests against the occupant’s chest...
Page 20: Fasten And Position The Seat Belts
Protecting Adults and Teens Fasten and Position the Seat Except for Type-R model When a passenger is seated in the Belts rear centre seating position, make Insert the latch plate into the buckle, sure the centre head restraint is then tug on the belt to make sure the adjusted to its highest position.
Page 21 Protecting Adults and Teens If necessary, pull up on the belt again If the seat belt touches or crosses Never place the shoulder portion of a to remove any slack, then check that your neck, or if it crosses your arm lap/shoulder belt under your arm or the belt rests across the centre of instead of your shoulder, you need to...
Page 22: Maintain A Proper Sitting Position
Protecting Adults and Teens Maintain a Proper Sitting Sitting improperly can increase the In a front passenger leans sideways Position chance of injury during a crash. For and his head is in the deployment After all occupants have adjusted example, if an occupant slouches, path of the side airbag, an inflating their seats and put on seat belts, it is lies down, turns sideways, sits...
Page 23: Advice For Pregnant Women
Protecting Adults and Teens When driving, remember to sit Advice for Pregnant Women Additional Safety Precautions upright and adjust the seat as far Never let passengers ride on top of back as possible while allowing full If they do, a folded-down rear seat. control of the vehicle.
Page 24 Protecting Adults and Teens Do not put any accessories on seat Keep your hands and arms away Do not attach or place objects on Devices intended to improve If your Objects on belts. from the airbag covers. the front airbag covers. occupant comfort or reposition the hands or arms are close to an the covers marked ‘‘SRS AIRBAG’’...
Page 25: Additional Information About Your Seat Belts
Additional Information About Your Seat Belts Seat Belt System Components If a front passenger does not fasten The seat belt system also monitors Your seat belt system includes lap/ their seat belt, the indicator will the seat belt use of all rear seating shoulder belts in all seating positions.
Page 26: Lap/Shoulder Belt
Additional Information About Your Seat Belts Have your vehicle checked by a Lap/Shoulder Belt To unlock the belt, press the red dealer if the indicator comes on or PRESS button on the buckle. Guide SHOULDER UPPER the beeper sounds when there is no the belt across your body so that it PORTION SEAT...
Page 27: Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners
Additional Information About Your Seat Belts The seat belts in all rear seating Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners If a side or side curtain airbag positions have an additional lockable deploys during a side impact, the retractor that must be activated to tensioner on that side of the vehicle secure a child restraint (see page will also deploy.
Page 28: Seat Belt Maintenance
Additional Information About Your Seat Belts Seat Belt Maintenance If a seat belt is worn during a crash, For safety, you should check the it must be replaced by the dealer. A condition of your seat belts regularly. belt that has been worn during a Not checking or maintaining crash may not provide the same level seat belts can result in...
Page 29 Additional Information About Your Seat Belts (Rear Seat) (Rear Seat) Anchorage Points When replacing the seat belts, make Except for Type-R model Type-R model certain to use the anchorage points shown in the illustrations. (Front Seat) The rear seat has three lap/shoulder The rear seat has two lap/shoulder belts.
Page 30: Additional Information About Your Airbags
Additional Information About Your Airbags Automatic front seat belt An indicator on the instrument Airbag System Components Your airbag system includes: tensioners (see page panel that alerts you to a possible problem with your airbags, Two SRS (supplemental restraint Sensors that can detect a sensors, or seat belt tensioners system) front airbags.
Page 31: How Your Front Airbags Work
Additional Information About Your Airbags How Your Front Airbags Work During a frontal crash, your seat belt restrains your lower body and torso, and the front airbag helps protect your head and chest. Although both airbags normally inflate within a split second of each other, it is possible for only one airbag to deploy.
Page 32: How Your Side Airbags Work
Additional Information About Your Airbags The total time for inflation and Only one airbag will deploy during a How Your Side Airbags Work deflation is one-tenth of a second, so side impact. If the impact is on the fast that most occupants are not passenger’s side, the passenger’s aware that the airbags deployed until side airbag will deploy even if there...
Page 33: How Your Side Curtain Airbags Work
Additional Information About Your Airbags If the impact is on the passenger’s How Your Side Curtain Airbags How the SRS Indicator Works side, the passenger’s side curtain The SRS indicator alerts Work (On some models) airbag will inflate even if there are no you to a potential problem occupants on that side of the vehicle.
Page 34 Additional Information About Your Airbags You will also see the symbol ‘‘ ’’ or the symbol with a ‘‘CHECK SYSTEM’’ message on the Ignoring the SRS indicator multi-information display (see page can result in serious injury or death if the airbag systems or tensioners do not work If you see any of these indications, properly.
Page 35: Airbag Service
Additional Information About Your Airbags Airbag Service The SRS indicator alerts you to a Additional Safety Precautions Your airbag systems and automatic Take your vehicle to an problem. Do not attempt to deactivate your seat belt tensioners are virtually authorized dealer as soon as Together, airbags and airbags.
Page 36 Additional Information About Your Airbags Do not expose the front seat-backs If water or another liquid to liquid. soaks into the seat-back, it can prevent the side airbag system from working properly. Do not cover or replace front seat- back covers without consulting your dealer.
Page 37: Protecting Children General Guidelines
Protecting Children − General Guidelines All Children Must Be Restrained Each year, many children are injured or killed in vehicle crashes because Children who are they are either unrestrained or not unrestrained or improperly properly restrained. In fact, vehicle restrained can be seriously accidents are the number one cause injured or killed in a crash.
Page 38: All Children Should Sit In A Back Seat
Protecting Children − General Guidelines In most countries, child restraint All Children Should Sit in a Back The Passenger’s Front Airbag systems must meet the Seat Poses Serious Risks specifications of the ECE 44 According to crash statistics, Front airbags have been designed to regulation.
Page 39: Important Information About The
Protecting Children − General Guidelines If the passenger’s front airbag As required by E.C.E Regulation No. 94; Larger Children inflates, it can hit the rearward Children who have outgrown child facing child restraint system with restraint systems are also at risk of great force.
Page 40 Protecting Children − General Guidelines To remind you of the passenger’s As required by E.C.E Regulation No. 94; front airbag hazards, and that children must be properly restrained in a back seat, your vehicle has warning labels on the windscreen, on the front passenger’s doorjamb and on the front visors.
Page 41: The Side Airbag Poses Serious Risks
Protecting Children − General Guidelines The Side Airbag Poses Serious To remind you of the side airbags Risks hazards, and that children must be Side airbags have been designed to properly restrained in the back seat, help protect adults in a moderate to your vehicle has the safety label on severe side impact.
Page 42: If You Must Drive With Several Children
Protecting Children − General Guidelines If You Must Drive with Several If a Child Requires Close Additional Safety Precautions Children Attention Never hold an infant or child on Your vehicle has a back seat where Many parents say they prefer to put If you are not wearing a your lap.
Page 43 Protecting Children − General Guidelines Make sure any unused seat belt Do not leave children alone in a Keep vehicle keys/remote Leaving children without that a child can reach is buckled, vehicle. transmitters out of the reach of adult supervision is illegal in some Even very young the lockable retractor is activated, children.
Page 44: Protecting Infants And Small Children
Protecting Infants and Small Children Protecting Infants Only a rearward facing child Rearward Facing Child Restraint restraint system provides proper System Placement support for a baby’s head, neck and A rearward facing child restraint back. system can be placed in any seating position in the back seat, but not in Two types of restraints may be used: the front.
Page 45 Protecting Infants and Small Children When properly installed, a rearward As required by E.C.E Regulation No. 94; facing child restraint system may prevent the driver or a front Placing a rearward facing passenger from moving their seat as child restraint system in the far back as recommended, or from front seat can result in locking their seat-back in the desired...
Page 46: Protecting Small Children
Protecting Infants and Small Children Protecting Small Children We also recommend that a small If it is necessary to put a front facing child uses the child restraint system child restraint system in the front, as long as possible, until the child move the vehicle seat as far to the reaches the weight or height limit rear as possible, and be sure the...
Page 47: Selecting A Child Restraint System
Selecting a Child Restraint System When buying a child restraint We also recommend selecting a Whatever type of child restraint you system, you need to choose either a lower anchorages system-compatible choose, to provide proper protection, conventional child restraint system, child restraint system with a rigid, a child restraint system should meet or one designed for use with the...
Page 48 Selecting a Child Restraint System Before purchasing a conventional The child restraint system should The child restraint system should child restraint system, or using a be of the proper type and size to fit fit the vehicle seating position (or previously purchased one, we the child.
Page 49: Installing A Child Restraint System
Installing a Child Restraint System After selecting a proper child Make sure the child restraint Secure the child in the child restraint system and a good place to After Make sure the system is firmly secured. restraint system. install the restraint system, there are installing a child restraint system, child is properly strapped in the three main steps in installing the...
Page 50: Child Restraint System For Eu Countries
A size class is specified for some child restraint systems. Make sure to check the size class as indicated on the manufacturer’s instructions, package, and labels of the child restraint. The particular child restraints in the above table are Honda Genuine Parts. They are available from your dealer. For a correct installation, please refer to the Child Restraint Instruction Manual.
Page 51 Installing a Child Restraint System Your vehicle is equipped with lower anchorages at the outer seating positions on the rear seat. These The use of any child restraint anchorages are only to be used with system which is not suitable a child restraint system designed to for your vehicles would not be attached to the lower anchorages.
Page 52: W Ith The Lower Anchorages
Installing a Child Restraint System Installing a Child Restraint To install a child restraint system System with the Lower designed to be attached to the lower Anchorages anchorages: Your vehicle is equipped with lower anchorages at the outer rear seats. Move the seat belt buckle or These anchorages are located tongue away from the lower...
Page 53 Installing a Child Restraint System LOWER ANCHORAGE Rigid type GUIDE-CUP GUIDE-CUP Attach the guide-cups to the Place the child restraint system on On some child restraint systems You may use optional guide-cups lower anchorages as shown in the vehicle seat, then attach the that came with your child restraint the illustration.
Page 54: Restraints
Installing a Child Restraint System Whatever type you have, follow Flexible type ATTACHING CLIP the child restraint system maker’s instructions for adjusting or tightening the fit. Flexible type child restraint system is available in some Front countries. In EU countries, this type is not available.
Page 55: With A Lap/Shoulder Belt
Installing a Child Restraint System Push and pull the child restraint Installing a Child Restraint ATTACHING CLIP system forward and from side-to- System with a Lap/Shoulder Belt side to verify that it is secure. When not using the lower anchorages system, all child The design and suitability of the restraint systems must be secured to child restraint systems must be...
Page 56 Installing a Child Restraint System To properly route a lap/shoulder belt The procedures in the following through a child restraint system, pages are described based on a front follow the restraint system maker’s facing child restraint system instructions. available in EU countries. For EU countries, refer to page Place the child restraint system in for installing a child restraint...
Page 57 Installing a Child Restraint System Route the belt through the To activate the lockable retractor, Push down the tab. Route the restraint according to the restraint slowly pull the shoulder part of the shoulder part of the belt into the system maker’s instructions, then belt all the way out until it stops.
Page 58 Installing a Child Restraint System To remove slack, it may help to put weight on the child restraint system, or push on the back of the restraint system while pulling up on the belt. After confirming that the belt is Secure the belt in the slit by locked, grab the shoulder part of pushing up the tab.
Page 59 Installing a Child Restraint System To deactivate the lockable retractor LOCKING CLIP and remove a child restraint system, unlatch the buckle, unroute the seat belt, and let the belt fully retract. Push and pull the child restraint Except for European models system forward and from side-to- On vehicles without lockable retractor side to verify that it is secure...
Page 60: Restraints
Installing a Child Restraint System To install a locking clip, do the Using a Seat Belt Locking Clip LOCKING CLIP following: Except for European models On vehicles without lockable retractor fitted to the seat where the child is Place the child restraint in the seat positioned with a lap/shoulder belt.
Page 61: With A Tether
Installing a Child Restraint System Since a tether can provide additional Installing a Child Restraint Using an Anchor Fitting System with a Tether security to the lap/shoulder belt ATTACHING CLIP Children riding in vehicles should be installation, we recommend using a restrained to minimize the risk of tether whenever one is required or injury in the event of an accident.
Page 62: Restraints
Installing a Child Restraint System Lift the cover, then attach the WARNING: Child restraint attaching clip to the anchor fitting, anchorages are designed to withstand ATTACHING CLIP making sure the strap is not only those loads imposed by correctly twisted. fitted child restraints.
Page 63: Protecting Larger Children
Protecting Larger Children When a child reaches the recommended weight or height limit for a front facing child restraint Allowing a child age 12 or Leaning over the front door system, the child should sit in a back under to sit in front can result can result in serious injury or seat on a booster seat and wear a in injury or death if the...
Page 64: Checking Seat Belt Fit
Protecting Larger Children Checking Seat Belt Fit Does the shoulder belt cross Using a Booster Seat between the child’s neck and arm? Is the lap part of the belt as low as possible, touching the child’s thighs? Will the child be able to stay seated like this for the whole trip? If you answer yes to all these questions, the child is ready to wear...
Page 65 Protecting Larger Children Booster seats can be high-back or A child may continue using a booster low-back. Whichever style you select, seat until the tops of their ears are make sure the booster seat meets even with the top of the vehicle’s or approved safety standards (see page booster’s seat-back.
Page 66: When Can A Larger Child Sit In Front
Protecting Larger Children When Can a Larger Child Sit in Of course, children vary widely. And If you decide that a child can safely Front while age may be one indicator of ride up front, be sure to: It is recommended that all children when a child can safely ride in front, age 12 and under be properly there are other important factors you...
Page 67: Additional Safety Precautions
Protecting Larger Children Additional Safety Precautions Two children should never use the Do not put any accessories on a If they do, they Devices intended to Do not let a child wear a seat belt same seat belt. seat belt. This could result could be very seriously injured in a improve a child’s comfort or...
Page 68: Carbon Monoxide Hazard
Carbon Monoxide Hazard Your vehicle’s exhaust contains With the tailgate open, airflow can carbon monoxide gas. Carbon pull exhaust gas into your vehicle’s monoxide should not enter the interior and create a hazardous Carbon monoxide gas is toxic. vehicle in normal driving if you condition.
Page 69: Safety Labels
Safety Labels These labels are in the locations shown. They warn you of potential CHILD SAFETY/SRS AIRBAG CHILD SAFETY/SRS AIRBAG hazards that could cause serious (Right-hand drive type) (Left-hand drive type) injury. Read these labels carefully. BATTERY DANGER LABEL If a label comes off or becomes hard to read, contact your dealer for a replacement.
Page 70 Safety Labels The label shown below is attached to On Diesel models each doorjamb. Symbols on top of the engine under the engine cover are to remind you to follow the service manual instructions. When replacing the injectors, your authorized dealer should perform this work.
Page 72: Instruments And Controls
Instruments and Controls This section gives information about Tachometer ........86 Seats ..........160 the controls and displays that Temperature Gauge ....86 Front Seat Adjustments ... . 160 contribute to the daily operation of Fuel Gauge ........
Page 73: Control Locations
Control Locations Left-hand drive type ＊ CLIMATE CONTROL SUNSHADE SWITCH CLOCK SYSTEM (P.189, 195) (P.170) (P.270) ＊ AUDIO SYSTEM MULTI-INFORMATION (P.212) DISPLAY (P.89) MIRROR CONTROLS (P.172) PASSENGER’S FRONT AIRBAG (P.12, 28) POWER DOOR LOCK MASTER SWITCH (P.151) POWER WINDOW SWITCHES (P.168) HAZARD WARNING BUTTON...
Page 74 Control Locations CLIMATE CONTROL SUNSHADE MULTI-INFORMATION Right-hand drive type CLOCK ＊ SYSTEM DISPLAY (P.189, 195) SWITCH (P.89) (P.270) DRIVER’S FRONT (P.170) AIRBAG (P.12, 28) MIRROR CONTROLS HAZARD WARNING (P.172) BUTTON (P.145) POWER DOOR LOCK MASTER SWITCH (P.151) PASSENGER’S FRONT AIRBAG POWER WINDOW (P.12, 28) SWITCHES...
Page 75: Instrument Panel
Instrument Panel (Petrol models) With manual transmission CRUISE MAIN INDICATOR ANTI-LOCK BRAKE HIGH BEAM INDICATOR (P.81) SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.82) (P.78) SYSTEM MESSAGE INDICATOR IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM (P.78) INDICATOR (P.79) FRONT FOG LIGHT INDICATOR (P.80) MALFUNCTION CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR INDICATOR LAMP (P.81) (P.76, 467) LOW OIL PRESSURE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT...
Page 76 Instrument Panel (Petrol models) With i-SHIFT HIGH BEAM INDICATOR GEAR POSITION INDICATOR (P.82) (P.326) IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.78) INDICATOR (P.78) FRONT FOG LIGHT CRUISE MAIN INDICATOR INDICATOR (P.80) (P.81) MALFUNCTION SYSTEM MESSAGE INDICATOR INDICATOR LAMP (P.79) (P.76, 467) CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR i-SHIFT SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.81)
Page 77 Instrument Panel (Petrol models) Type-R HIGH BEAM INDICATOR ANTI-LOCK BRAKE CRUISE MAIN INDICATOR (P.82) SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.81) (P.78) IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM SYSTEM MESSAGE INDICATOR (P.78) INDICATOR (P.79) FRONT FOG LIGHT INDICATOR (P.80) MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR (P.76, 467) (P.81) SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT LOW OIL PRESSURE SYSTEM INDICATOR...
Page 78 Instrument Panel (Diesel models) HIGH BEAM INDICATOR ANTI-LOCK BRAKE CRUISE MAIN INDICATOR (P.82) SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.81) (P.78) SYSTEM MESSAGE INDICATOR IMMOBILIZER (P.79) SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.78) FRONT FOG LIGHT INDICATOR (P.80) CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR LIGHTS ON INDICATOR (P.81) (P.82) MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (P.76, 468) LOW OIL PRESSURE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT...
Page 79: Instrument Panel Indicators
Instrument Panel Indicators The instrument panel has many If either the driver or a front Seat Belt Reminder indicators to give you important passenger does not fasten their seat Indicator information about your vehicle. This indicator comes on when you belt while driving, the beeper will turn the ignition switch to the ON sound and the indicator will flash...
Page 80 Instrument Panel Indicators Low Oil Pressure Glow Plugs Indicator Parking Brake and Indicator (Diesel models only) Brake System Indicator The engine can be severely damaged This indicator comes on for a few if this indicator flashes or stays on seconds (several seconds in cold This indicator has two functions: when the engine is running.
Page 81 Instrument Panel Indicators If it remains lit after you fully Anti-lock Brake System Immobilizer System release the parking brake while (ABS) Indicator Indicator the engine is running, or if it This indicator normally comes on for This indicator comes on briefly when comes on while driving, there a few seconds when you turn the you turn the ignition switch to the...
Page 82 Instrument Panel Indicators This indicator also comes on while i-SHIFT (Automated Supplemental Restraint driving if the clutch system is Manual Transmission) System Indicator overheating. It will go off when the This indicator comes on briefly when System Indicator Only on vehicles with i-SHIFT clutch system temperature comes you turn the ignition switch to the This indicator normally comes on for...
Page 83 Instrument Panel Indicators Electric Power Steering If you turn the steering wheel to the Rear Fog Light Indicator (EPS) Indicator full left or right position repeatedly This indicator normally comes on while stopping or driving at very low This indicator comes on when you when you turn the ignition switch to speed, you may feel slightly harder turn on the rear fog light.
Page 84 Instrument Panel Indicators Cruise Main Indicator Vehicle Stability Assist VSA Activation Indicator (VSA) System Indicator This indicator normally comes on for This indicator has three functions: If equipped This indicator comes on when you a few seconds when you turn the turn on the cruise control system by ignition switch to the ON (II) It comes on as a reminder that you...
Page 85 Instrument Panel Indicators High Beam Indicator On vehicles with automatic lighting on feature Turn Signal and Hazard Warning This indicator comes on with the This indicator also comes on when Indicators high beam headlights. For more the lights are turned on The left or right turn signal indicator information, see page automatically with the light switch in...
Page 86 Instrument Panel Indicators Security System Indicator Low Fuel Indicator When the indicator comes on, there (For some types) is about 7.5 of fuel remaining in the tank before the needle reaches 0. There is a small reserve of fuel remaining in the tank when the needle reaches 0.
Page 87: Gauges
Gauges SPEEDOMETER SPEEDOMETER REV INDICATOR ECO INDICATOR REV INDICATOR i-VTEC INDICATOR TEMPERATURE FUEL GAUGE GAUGE TEMPERATURE FUEL GAUGE GAUGE TACHOMETER TACHOMETER MULTI-INFORMATION DISPLAY MULTI-INFORMATION DISPLAY Petrol model with manual transmission is shown. Type-R model Instruments and Controls...
Page 88: Mph To Km/H Change Button
Gauges mph to km/h Change Button The mph is set as the default setting when the vehicle leaves the factory. Even if you change this setting to the km/h display, the system returns to the default setting if your vehicle’s battery is disconnected or goes dead.
Page 89: Speedometer
Gauges Speedometer Temperature Gauge Fuel Gauge This shows your speed in kilometers This shows the temperature of the This shows how much fuel you have. per hour (km/h) or miles per hour engine’s coolant. During normal It may show slightly more or less (mph) depending on the type.
Page 90: Rev Indicator
Gauges REV Indicator ECO Indicator On vehicles with i-SHIFT When you select the automatic Except Type-R driving mode, the REV indictor turns REV INDICATOR ECO INDICATOR off. For more information, see page This indicator shows you the tachometer reading approaching to This indicator shows the current fuel the red zone while driving.
Page 91: I-Vtec Indicator
Gauges i-VTEC Indicator The i-VTEC indicator works as a reminder when the low RPM cams Type-R Model are changed to the high RPM cams. i-VTEC INDICATOR To activate this indicator to automatically turn on when the i- VTEC system switches to the high RPM cams, you need to customize the setting.
Page 92: Multi-Information Display
Multi-Information Display The multi-information display in the Normal Display Symbols/ tachometer on the instrument panel Messages displays various information and symbols/messages when the ignition UPPER SEGMENT UPPER SEGMENT switch is in the ON (II) position. Some of the indicators/messages help you operate your vehicle more effectively.
Page 93 Multi-Information Display If there is any system warning, system warning symbol(s) will be shown on the multi-information INFO BUTTON display following the current fuel mileage display. The system warning symbol/message that has the highest priority will be displayed first when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position.
Page 94 Multi-Information Display Left-hand drive type Except Type-R Type-R Right-hand drive type mph is selected. Except Type-R Type-R CONTINUED Instruments and Controls...
Page 95 Multi-Information Display Indicators in the trip computer show: : The time travelled since TRIP METER you last turned the ignition switch to : Your vehicle’s current fuel the ON (II) position. mileage in kilometers per hour and L/100 km. : The average speed you are travelling is displayed in kilometers : Your vehicle’s current fuel per hour (km/h) or miles per hour...
Page 96 Multi-Information Display ‘‘ ’’ or ‘‘ ’’ will be If the outside temperature is Odometer The odometer shows the total displayed when the average fuel incorrectly displayed, you can adjust number of kilometers or miles your mileage is selected in the upper it by up to ±...
Page 97 Multi-Information Display When your vehicle is new, the multi- System Warning Symbols Except Type-R model is shown. If there is a problem with your information display shows the vehicle, for example, the engine oil system warning symbols without the level is low or a door is not fully message.
Page 98 Multi-Information Display See pages See pages See pages 104, 467 and 80 and 106. 77 and 100. 468. See pages See pages See pages 104 and 464. 105 and 466. 100 and 378. See pages See pages See pages 104 and 470. 107 and 469.
Page 99 Multi-Information Display See pages See pages See pages 22 and 97. 109 and 384. 102 and 112. See pages See pages See pages 22 and 98. 108 and 495. 102 and 112. Except Type-R Type-R Petrol See page See pages models 108 and 496.
Page 100 Multi-Information Display Fasten Seat Belt Fasten Passenger Seat Belt For more information of the seat belt reminder indicator, see page In addition to the seat belt reminder The multi-information display also indicator in the instrument panel, the interrupts the current display and current display is interrupted and the shows this symbol ‘‘...
Page 101 Multi-Information Display Rear Seat Belt Use Monitor Except Type-R Type-R Except Type-R Type-R Seat belts in right and centre Seat belt in right positions is used. positions are used. When you turn the ignition switch to The seat belt system detects any segment.
Page 102 Multi-Information Display While driving, you can also confirm Door and Tailgate Open Pressing the INFO button on the the rear seat belt use. Press and steering wheel momentarily changes release the INFO button ( the display, but it will come back repeatedly to change the display.
Page 103 Multi-Information Display Release Parking Brake Ignition Key Brake Fluid Low If you start driving without releasing If you leave the key in the ignition If the brake fluid level is at or below the parking brake, the current switch in the LOCK (0) or the MIN mark on the side of the display is interrupted and the multi- ACCESSORY (I) position and open...
Page 104 Multi-Information Display Fuel Low Diesel Fuel Low Headlights On If you turn the ignition switch to the On petrol models On diesel models If the level of the fuel in the tank If the level of the fuel in the tank ACCESSORY (I) or LOCK (0) gets low, you will see this symbol, or gets low, you will see this symbol, or...
Page 105 Multi-Information Display Speed Alarm Low Outside Temperature Alarm at vehicle speed 80 km/h is set. If you set the speed alarm function in If the outside temperature is very the custom settings, you will see this low (near freezing) and there is a indicator and hear a beep when the risk that the road surface is iced over, vehicle speed reaches the set speed.
Page 106 Multi-Information Display Check Engine Oil Level System Warnings The following symbols/messages indicate various problems in your If you ignore the oil level symbol/ vehicle’s systems. message and keep driving with this symbol/message on, you can You will also hear a beep when the seriously damage the engine.
Page 107 Multi-Information Display Oil Pressure Low Check System (Engine) Check System (Brake) If the engine oil is very low or has If you see this symbol or this symbol If there is a problem with the brake lost pressure, you will see this with a ‘‘CHECK SYSTEM’’...
Page 108 Multi-Information Display Check System (Charging System) Check System (Airbag System) Check System (ABS System) If you see this symbol or this symbol If there is a problem with your front If there is a problem with the anti- with a ‘‘CHECK SYSTEM’’ message airbags, side airbags, automatic seat lock brake system (ABS), you will on the multi-information display, it...
Page 109 Multi-Information Display Check System (i-SHIFT) driving at high speed, and have the Check System (EPS) vehicle checked by your dealer as soon as possible. For more information, see page This symbol/message and the i-SHIFT system indicator also come on while driving if the clutch system is overheating.
Page 110 Multi-Information Display Check System (VSA) Check System (Engine Oil Level Check System (PGM-FI) Sensor) If there is a problem with the vehicle If there is a problem with the engine stability assist (VSA) system, you If there is a problem with the engine control system, you will see this will see this symbol or this symbol oil level sensor system, you will see...
Page 111 (PM) and it accumulated particulate matter (PM). should be checked, then repaired or For more information on the DPF replace. Take your vehicle to a system, see page Honda dealer as soon as possible. Instruments and Controls...
Page 112 Multi-Information Display Water In Fuel Filter Check System (Automatic Headlights On) Diesel models only If this symbol or this symbol with a On vehicles with automatic lighting ‘‘WATER IN FUEL FILTER’’ shows feature on the multi-information display, If you see this symbol or this symbol water stays in the fuel system which with a ‘‘CHECK SYSTEM’’...
Page 113 Multi-Information Display Customized Settings You can customize some of the vehicle control settings to suit your needs. The table shows the settings you can customize. Group Setup Menu Item Description Setting Option Page ＊ SPEED ALARM SPEED ALARM 1 Sets the speed alarm on and changes the alarm speed ON/OFF (P.111) (ON/OFF, Setting)
Page 114 Multi-Information Display To enter the customizing mode, the vehicle must be stopped with the ignition switch in the ON (II) position and the parking brake is set. (Exceptionally, this condition is not applied on some speed alarm settings.) Press and hold the INFO button on the steering wheel for about 3 seconds while the multi- information display is in its normal...
Page 115: Speed Alarm
Multi-Information Display If you set the alarm to the specified If you do not select any settings on Speed Alarm vehicle speed while driving, select the display after you press the INFO You can access different alarm ‘‘SPEED ALARM,’’ and refer to page button and the setting menu is functions when the vehicle is .
Page 116 Multi-Information Display Speed setting 1: You can set the To set the speed alarm while the vehicle alarm on or off, and adjust the is stopped: setting speeds above or below 50 km/h (30 mph). Speed setting 1 off is selected. Speed setting 2: You can set the alarm on or off, and adjust the setting speeds above or below...
Page 117 Multi-Information Display Alarm off Alarm on Select either of the setting modes (1 To adjust the setting speed, select The displayed number is the current or 2), then select on or off by either of the setting speeds, then speed setting. Select either the ＋...
Page 118 Multi-Information Display Each time you press the SEL/ To select the alarm speed while driving: RESET button, the setting speed increases or decreases by 5 km/h (mph). You can set the speed values over 5 km/h (5 mph) with 5 km/h (mph) steps.
Page 119 Multi-Information Display According to the selected display, you can select the alarm speed between the two setting speeds: 50 km/h and 80 km/h in km/h mode, or 30 mph and 50 mph in mph mode. Each time you press and release the INFO button, the selected icon is changed between the setting speeds and the exit icon.
Page 120 Multi-Information Display Change Setting You can customize some of the vehicle control settings to suit your needs. The following items are the settings you can customize. WARNING MESSAGE: The Except Type-R warning message is displayed with the symbol or not (see page ADJUST OUTSIDE TEMP.
Page 121 Multi-Information Display Press and hold the INFO button to Warning Message enter the customizing mode, then press and release the INFO button repeatedly to select ‘‘CHG SETTING.’’ While the multi-information display is showing ‘‘CHG SETTING,’’ press the SEL/RESET button. The display changes to the setting mode.
Page 122 Multi-Information Display You can select ‘‘ON’’ or ‘‘OFF’’. Each When your selection is successfully Repeat the setup. time you press the INFO button, the completed, the display shows selected mode switches between on ‘‘SETUP ON’’ for a few seconds, To exit the customizing mode, select and off.
Page 123 Multi-Information Display Outside Temperature Display Adjustment If you find that the temperature reading is always a few degrees below or above the actual temperature, adjust it as described on the following columns. While the multi-information display The highlighted number is the is showing ‘‘ADJUST OUTSIDE current adjustment above or below TEMP.
Page 124 Multi-Information Display If you fail to enter your selection, Trip A Reset With Refuel you will see ‘‘INCOMPLETE’’ on the display for a few seconds. The display returns to the setting mode. Repeat the setup. To exit the customizing mode, select the exit mode by pressing the INFO button repeatedly, then press the SEL/RESET button.
Page 125 Multi-Information Display If you fail to enter your selection, you will see ‘‘INCOMPLETE’’ on the display for a few seconds. The display returns to the setting mode. Repeat the setup. To exit the customizing mode, select the exit mode by pressing the INFO button repeatedly, then press the SEL/RESET button.
Page 126 Multi-Information Display IGN OFF: The elapsed time is reset Elapsed Time Reset when you turn the ignition switch to the LOCK (0) position. TRIP A: The elapsed time is reset when you reset the trip meter A. TRIP B: The elapsed time is reset when you reset the trip meter B.
Page 127 Multi-Information Display If you fail to enter your selection, Display Unit you will see ‘‘INCOMPLETE’’ on the display for a few seconds. The display returns to the setting mode. Repeat the setup. To exit the customizing mode, select the exit mode by pressing the INFO button repeatedly, then press the SEL/RESET button.
Page 128 Multi-Information Display AUTO: The displayed measurements of the trip computer on the multi- information display correspond with the speedometer display setting. The display switches between ‘‘km’’ and ‘‘miles.’’ KM: The displayed measurements of the trip computer on the multi- information display do not correspond to the speedometer display switching.
Page 129 Multi-Information Display If you fail to enter your selection, REV Indicator you will see ‘‘INCOMPLETE’’ on the display for a few seconds. The display returns to the setting mode. Repeat the setup. To exit the customizing mode, select the exit mode by pressing the INFO button repeatedly, then press the SEL/RESET button.
Page 130 Multi-Information Display If you fail to enter your selection, ECO Indicator you will see ‘‘INCOMPLETE’’ on the Except Type-R display for a few seconds. The display returns to the setting mode. Repeat the setup. To exit the customizing mode, select the exit mode by pressing the INFO button repeatedly, then press the SEL/RESET button.
Page 131 Multi-Information Display If you fail to enter your selection, you will see ‘‘INCOMPLETE’’ on the display for a few seconds. The display returns to the setting mode. Repeat the setup. To exit the customizing mode, select the exit mode by pressing the INFO button repeatedly, then press the SEL/RESET button.
Page 132 Multi-Information Display i-VTEC Indicator Type-R model only ON is selected. You can display the i-VTEC indicator You can select ‘‘ON’’ or ‘‘OFF’’. Each When your selection is successfully in the instrument panel. While the time you press the INFO button, the completed, the display shows multi-information display is showing selected mode switches between on...
Page 133 Multi-Information Display If you fail to enter your selection, Selecting Language you will see ‘‘INCOMPLETE’’ on the display for a few seconds. The display returns to the setting mode. Repeat the setup. To exit the customizing mode, select the exit mode by pressing the INFO button repeatedly, then press the SEL/RESET button.
Page 134 Multi-Information Display ENGLISH is selected. When the language selection is If you fail to set the language setting, To exit the customizing mode, select successfully completed, the display you will see ‘‘INCOMPLETE’’ on the the exit mode shown above by changes to the screen shown above display for a few seconds.
Page 135 Multi-Information Display Default Settings If you want to set the customizable The display shows the selectable To set the default settings, select vehicle control settings to the default items. If you want to cancel ‘‘OK’’ by pressing the INFO button, setting, press the INFO button on ‘‘DEFAULT ALL,’’...
Page 136 Multi-Information Display After the DEFAULT ALL operation If the DEFAULT ALL operation is is completed, you will see the above not successful, you will see the above display for a few seconds, then the display for a few seconds, then the display switches to the language display goes back to the setting setting mode.
Page 137 Multi-Information Display The following are the default values Average fuel mileage for trip Rev indicator is on. for each customizable setting. meter A is not reset on refueling. On vehicles with i-SHIFT The speed alarm function is off. The elapsed time is reset with the In the automatic driving mode, the ignition switch in the LOCK (0) REV indicator goes out.
Page 138: Instrument Panel Indicator
Controls Near the Steering Wheel Left-hand drive type VSA OFF SWITCH WINDSCREEN WIPERS/ REAR WINDOW DEMISTER/ (P.342) WASHERS (P.137) HEATED MIRROR (P.145, 173) HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS/ INSTRUMENT PANEL REAR FOG LIGHT/ BRIGHTNESS (P.144) ＊ FRONT FOG LIGHTS (P.140, 142, 143) HAZARD WARNING BUTTON ENGINE START BUTTON (P.145)
Page 139 Controls Near the Steering Wheel Right-hand drive type REAR WINDOW DEMISTER/ HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS/ mph to km/h HEATED MIRROR REAR FOG LIGHT/ CHANGE BUTTON HAZARD WARNING BUTTON ＊ (P.145, 173) FRONT FOG LIGHTS (P.85) (P.145) (P.140, 142, 143) MULTI-INFORMATION VSA OFF SWITCH BUTTONS (P.342) (P.90)
Page 140: Windscreen Wipers And Washers
Windscreen Wipers and Washers Windscreen Wipers Push the lever up or down to select a − The wipers run at high speed. position. Windscreen Washers − Pull the MIST − The wipers run at high wiper control lever toward you, speed until you release the lever.
Page 141 Windscreen Wipers and Washers When the system senses rainfall, it Automatic Intermittent Wipers turns on the windscreen wipers and On some models varies their speed (intermittent, low speed, or high speed) depending on how hard it is raining. This function is available when the vehicle speed exceeds 10 km/h (6 mph).
Page 142 Windscreen Wipers and Washers Do not position the wiper lever in RAINFALL SENSOR AUTO when driving through a car wash. Turn off this system when not in use. The rainfall sensor is located in the windscreen near the rearview mirror. If the sensor is covered with mud, oil, dust, etc., the wipers may not operate properly or may operate...
Page 143: Turn Signals And Headlights
Turn Signals and Headlights − Push down or up on − Turning the Turn Signal Headlights On the lever to signal a turn. To signal a switch to the ‘‘ ’’ position turns lane change, push lightly on the on the position lights, tail-lights, lever in the proper direction and hold instrument panel lights, and rear it.
Page 144 Headlights High Beams − Push the lever Even with the automatic lighting On some models forward until you hear a click to turn AUTO − The automatic lighting feature turned on, we recommend on the high beams. The blue high feature turns on the headlights, all that you turn on the lights manually beam indicator will come on (see...
Page 145: Front And Rear Fog Lights
Headlights, Front and Rear Fog Lights Rear Fog Light To operate the rear fog light, turn LIGHTING SENSOR (For some types) the switch up from the off ( ) position. The indicator in the instrument panel comes on to indicate that the rear fog light is on. You can turn off the rear fog light with the headlights on by turning the switch up again.
Page 146 Front and Rear Fog Lights To turn on the rear fog light only, The front and rear fog lights will go Front and Rear Fog Lights turn the switch down from the off off when you turn the light control (For some types) ( ) position.
Page 147: Instrument Panel Brightness
Instrument Panel Brightness To reduce glare at night, the instrument panel illumination dims when you turn the light switch to the position. You can adjust the brightness to the desired level with the headlight switch off, and also with the headlight switch on.
Page 148: Hazard Warning Button
Hazard Warning Button, Rear Window Demister Make sure the rear window is clear Hazard Warning Button Rear Window Demister and you have good visibility before starting to drive. The demister and antenna wires on the inside of the rear window can be accidentally damaged.
Page 149: Headlight Adjuster
Headlight Adjuster A driver or a driver and passenger (For some types) in the front seat. On vehicles with headlights bulbs of Five or four (Type-R model) high voltage discharge tube persons in the front and rear seats. Your vehicle is equipped with an Five or four (Type-R model) automatic headlight adjusting persons in the front and rear seats...
Page 150: Steering Wheel Adjustments
Steering Wheel Adjustments Make any steering wheel Push the lever up to lock the adjustments before you start driving. steering wheel in position. Make sure you have securely locked the steering wheel in place Adjusting the steering wheel by trying to move it up, down, in, position while driving may and out.
Page 151: Keys And Locks
NUMBER WITH REMOTE have to get a lost key replaced. Use work to start the engine if the TRANSMITTER only Honda-approved key blanks. circuits are damaged. Protect the keys from direct Remote Transmitter Your two ignition keys are also fitted sunlight, high temperature, and with remote transmitters;...
Page 152: Immobilizer System
Immobilizer System, Ignition Switch Immobilizer System If the system repeatedly does not Ignition Switch The immobilizer system protects recognize the coding of your key, your vehicle from theft. If an contact your dealer. improperly-coded key (or other device) is used, the engine’s fuel Do not attempt to alter this system system is disabled.
Page 153 Ignition Switch If the front wheels are turned, the You will hear a reminder beeper if anti-theft lock may make it difficult you leave the key in the ignition to turn the key. Firmly turn the switch in the LOCK (0) or the steering wheel to the left or right as ACCESSORY (I) position and open you turn the key.
Page 154: Door Locks
Door Locks Power Door Locks Both doors and the tailgate lock or unlock when you use the key to lock RED INDICATOR or unlock the driver’s door. MASTER DOOR LOCK SWITCH Lock On some types Pushing the bottom of the master door lock switch will unlock all doors Unlock and the tailgate.
Page 155 Door Locks To lock the passenger’s door when Lockout Prevention getting out of the vehicle, pull the With the driver’s door open and the lock tab rearward and close the door. key in the ignition, the master door To lock the driver’s door, remove the lock switch is disabled.
Page 156: Super Locking
Door Locks The super locking will not set if Super Locking either door or the tailgate is not fully (For some types) closed. It will be set even if the If there are persons inside the bonnet, or either window is open. vehicle with the super locking set, they cannot With the super locking set, the...
Page 157: Remote Transmitter
Remote Transmitter UNLOCK − Press this button to If you do not open either door or the unlock both doors and the tailgate. tailgate within 30 seconds, the doors LOCK When you push the UNLOCK button, and the tailgate automatically relock BUTTON all outside turn signals, and both and the security system (if...
Page 158 Remote Transmitter Remote Transmitter Care Super Locking Avoid dropping or throwing the (For some types) You can set the super locking with transmitter. If there are persons inside the the remote transmitter. To set the vehicle with the super super locking, push the LOCK Protect the transmitter from locking set, they cannot button twice within 5 seconds.
Page 159 Remote Transmitter Replacing the Transmitter Battery If it takes several pushes on the button to lock or unlock the doors and the tailgate, replace the battery BATTERY as soon as possible. Battery type: CR1616 SCREW To replace the battery: Inside the transmitter, separate the inner cover from the keypad Remove the screw at the base of by releasing the two tabs on the...
Page 160 Remote Transmitter Remove the old battery from the (EU models) back of the inner cover, and insert EC Directives a new battery into the back of the This keyless entry system complies cover with the ＋ side facing down. with the R & TTE (Radio equipment and Telecommunications Terminal Install the parts in reverse order.
Page 161: Tailgate
Tailgate The tailgate will lock or unlock when you lock or unlock the driver’s door RELEASE HANDLE with the key, the remote transmitter, the master door lock switch, or the lock tab on the driver’s door. To open the tailgate, push the Keep the tailgate closed at all times release, then lift up.
Page 162 Tailgate Opening the Tailgate Manually Lock COVER Unlock (open) If the power door lock system cannot Push the release lever to the lower unlock the tailgate, unlock it right as shown. manually. In this case, you cannot open the tailgate with the release. If you need to open the tailgate manually, it means there is a To open the tailgate, access the...
Page 163: Seats
Seats Front Seat Adjustments SEAT-BACK ANGLE See pages − for important safety ADJUSTMENT information and warnings about how to LEVER properly position the seats and seat- backs. Make all seat adjustments before you start driving. Driver’s seat is shown. To adjust the seat forward or To change the seat-back angle, pull backward, pull up on the bar under up on the lever on the outside of the...
Page 164 Seats Rear Seat Access Driver’s side Passenger’s side RELEASE LEVER RELEASE LEVER RELEASE LEVER SEAT-BACK ADJUSTMENT LEVER SEAT-BACK ADJUSTMENT LEVER SEAT-BACK ADJUSTMENT LEVER To get into the back seat on the After a passenger gets into the back driver’s side and passenger’s side, seat, push the seat-back to return the pull the release lever up on the side seat.
Page 165: Driver's Seat Height Adjustment
Seats Driver’s Seat Height Adjustment Head Restraints Except for Type-R model See page for important safety Front Position information and a warning about how to properly position the head restraints. Your vehicle is equipped with head restraints in all seating positions to help protect you and your passengers from whiplash and other injuries.
Page 166: Armrests
Seats Armrest Except for Type-R model On all models Rear Centre Position Rear Outer Position When carrying a passenger in the To remove a head restraint for The lid of the console compartment rear centre seating position, make folding down the rear seat, cleaning can be used as an armrest.
Page 167: Folding The Rear Seats
Seats Folding the Rear Seats The left and right rear seat-backs can be folded down separately to make more luggage space. With only half the seat-back folded, you can carry only one passenger in the rear outer seating position. You cannot use the seat belt properly on the rear centre seating position (on some models) in this case.
Page 168 Seats Make sure all items in the luggage area are secured. Loose items can fly forward and cause injury if you have Always replace the rear head to brake hard (See Carrying restraints when the seat- Luggage on page backs are returned to upright position.
Page 169: Seat Heaters
Seat Heaters (For some types) Push the front of the switch, HI, to Follow these precautions whenever rapidly heat up the seat. After the you use the seat heaters: seat reaches a comfortable temperature, select LO by pushing Use the HI setting only to heat the the back of the switch.
Page 170: Luggage Area Cover
Luggage Area Cover (For some types) To install the cover, set the mount- MOUNTING ROD HOOK ing rods to the recesses and slide the cover towards the front until it clips into place. Make sure it is securely latched so it will not come loose while you are driving.
Page 171: Power Windows
Power Windows AUTO − To open the driver’s or the MAIN SWITCH front passenger’s window fully, push the window switch firmly down, then Closing a power window on release it. The window automatically someone’s hands or fingers goes down all the way. To stop the can cause serious injury.
Page 172 Power Windows To open or close the driver’s or the − If either of the The power windows have a key-off AUTO REVERSE front passenger’s window partially, front windows runs into any obstacle delay. You can still open and close push down or pull back on the while it is closing automatically, it the windows for up to 10 minutes or...
Page 173: Sunshades
Sunshades (For some types) Opening or closing the sunshade on someone’s hands or fingers may cause injury. Make sure all hands and fingers are clear of the sunshade before opening or closing it. Both of the front and rear sunshades To open the sunshades, push on the WARNING: Always take the ignition...
Page 174 Sunshades (For some types) − To open the sunshades − If either of the The sunshades have a key-off delay. AUTO AUTO REVERSE fully, push on the rear of the switch front and rear sunshades runs into You can still open and close the firmly, then release it.
Page 175: Mirrors
Mirrors Adjusting the Power Mirrors SELECTOR SWITCH ADJUSTMENT SWITCH Keep the inside and outside mirrors clean and adjusted for best visibility. Turn the ignition switch to the ON Push the appropriate edge of the Be sure to adjust the mirrors before (II) position.
Page 176 Mirrors Never drive your vehicle with the Power Mirror Heaters Folding Door Mirrors (On some models) outside mirrors folded. REAR WINDOW DEMISTER/ HEATED MIRROR BUTTON The outside mirrors are heated to remove fog and frost. With the Door mirrors can be folded by the ignition switch in the ON (II) folding switch next to the main position, turn on the heaters by...
Page 177: Parking Brake
Parking Brake You will also see the symbol ‘‘ ,’’ PARKING BRAKE LEVER or this symbol with a ‘‘RELEASE Driving the vehicle with the parking PARKING BRAKE’’ message on the brake applied can damage the rear multi-information display. brakes and axles. A beeper will sound if the vehicle is driven with the parking brake on.
Page 178: Interior Convenience Items
Interior Convenience Items ＊ COAT HOOK VANITY MIRROR SUN VISOR CENTRE POCKET GLOVE BOX CIGARETTE LIGHTER BEVERAGE ASHTRAY HOLDER ＊ UNDER-FLOOR BEVERAGE HOLDERS LUGGAGE AREA REAR ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET CENTRE CONSOLE ＊ : For some types Instruments and Controls...
Page 179: Glove Box
Interior Convenience Items conditioning system into the glove Glove Box box through the air vent. An open glove box can cause serious injury to your passenger in a crash, even if the passenger is wearing the seat belt. Always keep the glove box Close closed while driving.
Page 180: Centre Console
Interior Convenience Items Centre Console Console Compartments Your vehicle has a multi-function The centre console main There is a partition in the centre console. It includes beverage compartment is under the armrest. compartment. Slide it backward to holders, storage compartments, an To use it, pull up on the lever and lift use the compartment as a storage armrest, a cigarette lighter, a...
Page 181: Beverage Holders
Interior Convenience Items Beverage Holders Be careful when you are using the If equipped beverage holders. A spilled liquid Front that is very hot can scald you or your Rear passengers. Spilled liquids can damage the upholstery, carpeting, and electrical components in the interior.
Page 182: Accessory Power Socket
COAT HOOK automotive type cigarette lighter element. It is recommended that this accessory socket is used for genuine Honda accessories. Make sure to put the socket cover back in place to prevent any small foreign objects getting into the socket.
Page 183: Sun Visor
Interior Convenience Items Sun Visor Vanity Mirror Under-floor Storage Area SUN VISOR To use the sun visor, pull it down. To use the vanity mirror on the back On vehicles without spare tyre You can also use the sun visor at the of the sun visor, pull up the cover.
Page 184 Interior Convenience Items To lower the lid: Pull out the lid. You can also lower this lid to the bottom of the storage area to extend the luggage space. Open the lid, pull it toward you fully to disengage the lid from the support rods, then lower the lid on the bottom of the storage Lower...
Page 185: Centre Pocket
Interior Convenience Items Centre Pocket Cigarette Lighter If you push in the cigarette lighter without the ignition switch in the ACCESSORY (I) or the ON (II) position, it will not pop out. To return the cigarette lighter in place, you must turn the ignition switch on.
Page 186: Ashtray
Interior Convenience Items, Interior Lights Ashtray Ceiling Lights Front ASHTRAY DOOR POSITION SELECT BUTTON ASHTRAY Open the front ashtray by lifting the The front ceiling light has a two- lid up. To remove the ashtray for position switch. In the DOOR emptying or making the Use the ashtray only for cigarettes, position, the light comes on when...
Page 187 Interior Lights The front ceiling light (with the Open either door. switch in the DOOR position) also Rear comes on when you unlock the door Remove the key from the ignition DOOR ACTIVATED with the key or the remote switch. If you do not open a door, transmitter, and when you remove the light fades out in about 30 the key from the ignition switch.
Page 188 Interior Lights Ignition Switch Light Courtesy Light The ignition switch light comes on when you open either door, and fades out in about 30 seconds after you close the door. If equipped The courtesy light between the sun visors comes on when you turn the position lights on.
Page 190: Features
Features ＊ The climate control system in your Interface Dial ........188 vehicle provides a comfortable Vents and Heating ......189 driving environment in all weather Climate Control System ....195 conditions. Sunlight and Temperature Sensors ........
Page 191: Interface Dial
Interface Dial This dial consists of an upper part On vehicles with navigation system (selector) and a lower part (dial). only Turn the dial left or right to select or scroll through a list or item(s) on the DIAL screen and adjust the level or condition.
Page 192: Vents And Heating
Your dealer can install a FLAP genuine Honda climate control system that meets Honda’s high The driver’s side vent can be opened The direction of airflow from the quality standards and is designed to...
Page 193 Vents and Heating Passenger’s Side DIAL The passenger’s side vent can be opened and closed with the dial underneath it. Features...
Page 194 Vents and Heating Airflow Controls Temperature Control Dial Turning the temperature control dial clockwise increases the temperature of the airflow. Fan Control REAR WINDOW DEMISTER/ Select the fan speed by pressing the MIRROR HEATER BUTTON top or bottom of the fan speed control switch ( ).
Page 195 Vents and Heating The outside air intakes for the Mode Button Windscreen Demister Button climate control system are at the Use the MODE button to select the This button directs the main airflow base of the windscreen. Keep this vents the air flows from. Some air to the windscreen for faster area clear of leaves and other debris.
Page 196 Vents and Heating Ventilation Using the Auto Heater Rear Window Demister Button This button turns the rear window The flow-through ventilation system The heater uses engine coolant to demister on and off (see page draws in outside air, circulates it warm the air.
Page 197 Vents and Heating To Defog and Defrost To Remove Exterior Frost or Ice To Turn Everything Off To remove fog from the inside of the From the Windows If you press OFF button, the heating windows: Select and airflow control system shuts off The system automatically completely.
Page 198: Climate Control System
Climate Control System To activate the climate control On vehicles with air conditioning system Driver’s Side Vent The automatic climate control system, the engine must be running. system in your vehicle picks the proper combination of air The direction of airflow from the conditioning, heating, and ventilation vents in the centre and each corner to maintain the interior temperature...
Page 199 Climate Control System Centre Vents Passenger’s Side Vent To adjust the airflow from each vent The passenger’s side vent can be in the centre and passenger’s side, opened and closed with the dial move the tab in the centre of each underneath it.
Page 200 Climate Control System CONTINUED Features...
Page 201 Climate Control System Without navigation system Without dual temperature control system With dual temperature control system WINDSCREEN REAR WINDOW DEMISTER/ DEMISTER MIRROR HEATER BUTTON BUTTON A/C BUTTON A/C BUTTON A/C BUTTON MODE BUTTON AUTO TEMPERATURE BUTTON AUTO BUTTON CONTROL CONTROL DIAL CONTROL OFF BUTTON OFF BUTTON...
Page 202 Climate Control System Automatic Climate Control When you set the temperature to its To Turn Everything Off To put the automatic climate control lower limit ( ) or its upper limit If you press the OFF button, the in fully-automatic mode: ), the system runs at full climate control system shuts off cooling or heating only.
Page 203 Climate Control System Semi-automatic Operation Temperature Control You can manually select various On vehicles without dual temperature functions of the climate control control system system when it is in fully-automatic Turning the temperature control dial mode. All other features remain clockwise increases the temperature automatically controlled.
Page 204 Climate Control System The outside air intakes for the Recirculation Button Dual Button climate control system are at the On vehicles with dual temperature On vehicles with dual temperature base of the windscreen. Keep this control system control system When the recirculation indicator is area clear of leaves and other debris.
Page 205 Climate Control System Mode Button Windscreen Demister Button Rear Window Demister Button Use the MODE button to select the This button directs the main airflow This button turns the rear window vents the air flows from. Some air to the windscreen for faster demister off and on (see page will flow from the dashboard corner defrosting.
Page 206 Climate Control System With navigation system Without dual temperature control system With dual temperature control system SIDE DISPLAY CLIMATE CONTROL DISPLAY SIDE DISPLAY CLIMATE CONTROL DISPLAY REAR WINDOW DEMISTER/ MIRROR HEATER BUTTON AIR CONDITIONING WINDSCREEN DEMISTER BUTTON BUTTON FAN CONTROL TEMPERATURE MODE BUTTON CONTROL...
Page 207 Climate Control System Voice Control System The system automatically selects the To Turn Everything Off proper mix of conditioned and/or If you press the OFF button, the On vehicles with navigation system In addition to the standard air heated air that will, as quickly as climate control system shuts off conditioning controls, the climate possible, raise or lower the interior...
Page 208 Climate Control System Semi-automatic Operation You can also manually select the MANUAL SELECTION You can manually select various functions of the climate control functions of the climate control system on the navigation display system when it is in fully-automatic with the interface dial. Each time mode.
Page 209 Climate Control System When you turn the A/C off, the The outside air intakes for the system cannot regulate the inside climate control system are at the temperature if you set the base of the windscreen. Keep this temperature control dial below the area clear of leaves and other debris.
Page 210 Climate Control System interface dial. Dual Button On vehicles with dual temperature control system You can set the temperatures for the driver’s side and the passenger’s side separately when this button is pressed (indicator is on). When the indicator in the DUAL button is off, you can adjust both sides to the same temperature with the driver’s side temperature control dial.
Page 211 Climate Control System You can also use the MODE button Windscreen Demister Button on the side panel to select the vents. This button directs the main airflow Each time you press the MODE to the windscreen for faster button, the selected mode is defrosting.
Page 212 Climate Control System Dual Temperature Control Rear Window Demister Button Temperature Control Dials This button turns the rear window The temperatures of the driver’s side Push AUTO or . The selected demister off and on (see page and the passenger’s side can be temperatures appear in the display controlled independently when the (in the side display on vehicles with...
Page 213 Climate Control System To set the driver’s side temperature to a different value than the passenger’s side, press the DUAL Driver’s Side Passenger’s Side button, then turn the temperature control dial on the control panel. To set the passenger’s side to a different value than the driver’s side, press either side ( or ) of the ▲...
Page 214: Sunlight And Temperature Sensors
Climate Control System Sunlight and Temperature Sensors SUNLIGHT SENSOR TEMPERATURE SENSOR The climate control system has two sensors. A sunlight sensor is in the top of the dashboard, and a temperature sensor is next to the steering column. Do not cover the sensors or spill any liquid on them.
Page 215: Audio System
Audio System The audio system is standard equipment on some models. Read Without navigation system the appropriate pages as shown below for the operation of the audio system installed in your vehicle. On vehicles without navigation system, see page On vehicles with navigation system, see page Voice Control System With navigation system...
Page 216: Audio System (On Vehicles Without Navigation System)
Audio System (on vehicles without navigation system) Playing the Radio AUTO SELECT BUTTON SCAN BUTTON PRESET BUTTONS POWER/VOLUME KNOB TUNE KNOB SEEK/SKIP BAR Left-hand drive model is shown. Features...
Page 217 Audio System (on vehicles without navigation system) − The scan function samples To Play the Radio To Select a Station SCAN The ignition switch must be in the You can use any of five methods to all stations with strong signals on the ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position.
Page 218 Audio System (on vehicles without navigation system) Preset − Each preset button can AUTO SELECT − If you are If you do not like the stations auto store one frequency on AM or LW, travelling far from home and can no select has stored, you can store and two frequencies on FM.
Page 219 Audio System (on vehicles without navigation system) With Radio Data System (RDS) TA/PTY BUTTON PRESET BUTTONS POWER/VOLUME KNOB TUNE KNOB Left-hand drive model is shown. Features...
Page 220 Audio System (on vehicles without navigation system) Radio Data System (RDS) same RDS network area. Preset 1: AF ON/OFF − With your audio system, you can Alternative frequency function on or utilize many convenient features You can turn on or off the RDS provided by the radio data system function and select the RDS (RDS).
Page 221 Audio System (on vehicles without navigation system) AF (Alternative Frequency) − CLOCK − With this function, you This function automatically selects a can switch the clock display between frequency with the same program in 24-hours and 12-hours. the RDS network area. When the signals of the RDS station REG (Regional Program) −...
Page 222 Audio System (on vehicles without navigation system) You can receive traffic information Program Service Name Display TA (Traffic Announcement) Standby If the station you are listening to is while you are listening to a disc or Function an RDS station, the frequency When you press and release the TA/ tape (if equipped).
Page 223 Audio System (on vehicles without navigation system) To adjust the volume of the traffic If you use seek or auto select with PTY (Program Type) Display announcement, turn the power/ the TA function on, the system Function volume knob while the searches only TP stations.
Page 224 Audio System (on vehicles without navigation system) INFORMATION: General LIGHT MUSIC: Light classics; RELIGION: Programs concerned information and advice. classical music for non-specialist with religion. SPORT: Programs concerned with appreciation. DOCUMENTARY: Documentary any aspect of sports. CLASSICS: Traditional classics. programs. EDUCATION: Educational OTHER MUSIC: Other types of LEISURE: Programs about hobbies...
Page 225 Audio System (on vehicles without navigation system) When you turn the TUNE knob, the If the selected RDS station does not PTY/News Interrupt Function display will show different PTYs (see transmit PTY data, NO PTY is To activate this function, press the the PTYs list on the previous displayed.
Page 226 Audio System (on vehicles without navigation system) Your audio system has another PTY Alarm interrupt function (including TA PTY code ‘‘ALARM’’ is used for function). The first activated emergency announcements, such as interrupt function has priority over natural disasters. When this code is the others and the indication of the received, ‘‘ALARM’’...
Page 227 Audio System (on vehicles without navigation system) The system will return to the audio Adjusting the Sound Audio System Lighting Press the SOUND (TUNE) knob display about 5 seconds after you You can use the instrument panel repeatedly to display the BASS, stop adjusting a mode.
Page 228 Audio System (on vehicles without navigation system) Playing a Disc DISC SLOT SCAN BUTTON EJECT BUTTON DISP BUTTON RANDOM BUTTON REPEAT BUTTON CD BUTTON POWER/VOLUME KNOB TUNE KNOB SEEK/SKIP BAR Left-hand drive model is shown. Features...
Page 229 Audio System (on vehicles without navigation system) This audio system can also play The specifications of the compatible To Play a Disc To load or play discs, the ignition CD-Rs and CD-RWs compressed in WMA file are: switch must be in the ACCESSORY MP3 or WMA standard.
Page 230 Audio System (on vehicles without navigation system) If the text data has more than 11 To Load a Disc DISP Button Insert a disc about halfway into the When you press and release the characters, you will see the first 10 disc slot.
Page 231 Audio System (on vehicles without navigation system) You will also see the text data in the To Change or Select Tracks/Files In MP3 or WMA mode following conditions. You can use the SEEK/SKIP bar − FOLDER SELECTION while a disc is playing to select select a different folder, turn the When the folder or the file is passages and change tracks (files in...
Page 232 Audio System (on vehicles without navigation system) REPEAT (TRACK/FILE RANDOM (Random within a In MP3 or WMA mode REPEAT) − To continuously replay FOLDER-REPEAT − This feature, disc) − This feature plays the a track (file in MP3 or WMA mode), when activated, replays all the files tracks (all files in each holder in press and release the RPT button.
Page 233 Audio System (on vehicles without navigation system) SCAN − The SCAN function In MP3 or WMA mode In MP3 or WMA mode FOLDER-RANDOM − This samples all the tracks on the disc in F-SCAN − This feature, when feature, when activated, plays the the order they are recorded on the activated, samples all the first files in files within a folder in random order,...
Page 234 Audio System (on vehicles without navigation system) To Stop Playing a Disc If you turn the system off while a Operating the Optional Disc Press the eject button ( ) to disc is playing, either with the Changer remove the disc. If you eject the disc, power/volume knob or by turning An optional six disc changer is but do not remove it from the slot,...
Page 235 Audio System (on vehicles without navigation system) If you select an empty slot in the Operating the Optional MD Protecting Discs magazine, the changer will search Player/Changer For information on how to handle for the next available disc to load and (For some types) and protect compact discs, see page play.
Page 236 Audio System (on vehicles without navigation system) Disc Player Error Messages Error Cause Solution The chart on the right explains the Message error messages you may see in the display while playing a disc. Press the eject button, and pull out the disc. FOCUS Error Check if it is inserted correctly in the disc If you see an error message in the...
Page 237 Audio System (on vehicles without navigation system) Optional Disc Changer Error Error Cause Solution Messages Message The chart on the right explains the error messages you may see in the Press the magazine eject button and pull it out. display while playing a disc. FOCUS error If the message does not disappear or the magazine cannot be pulled out, see your dealer.
Page 238 Audio System (on vehicles without navigation system) Playing a Tape (Optional for some types) REPEAT BUTTON PRESET BUTTONS POWER/VOLUME KNOB SEEK/SKIP BAR Left-hand drive model is shown. Features...
Page 239 Audio System (on vehicles without navigation system) ＊ To Play a Tape Dolby noise reduction turns on To switch to the radio or disc player (Optional for some types) when you insert a tape. The while a tape is playing, press the The ignition switch must be in the indicator will come on in the AM/FM or CD/AUX button.
Page 240 Audio System (on vehicles without navigation system) − Press the side of the Store tapes in their cases to protect SKIP Caring for the Tape Player SEEK/SKIP bar to find the The tape player picks up dirt and them from dust and moisture. Never beginning of the current song or oxides from the tape.
Page 241: Audio System (On Vehicles With Navigation System)
Audio System (on vehicles with navigation system) Voice Control System Playing the Radio On vehicles with navigation system In addition to the standard audio SIDE DISPLAY AUDIO DISPLAY controls, the audio system in your vehicle can be operated using the voice control system.
Page 242 Audio System (on vehicles with navigation system) To Play the Radio On the audio display of the displayed if the station is The ignition switch must be in the navigation screen, you can scroll the broadcasting in stereo (you will see ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position.
Page 243 Audio System (on vehicles with navigation system) SEEK − The SEEK function searches up and down from the current frequency to find a station with a strong signal. To activate it, press and release the side of the SEEK bar. With the interface dial, push the selector to the right or to the left.
Page 244 Audio System (on vehicles with navigation system) If you do nothing, the system will To store the frequency on a preset scan for the next strong station and icon, push the AUDIO button to view play it for 10 seconds. When it plays the audio control display, then turn a station that you want to listen to, the interface dial to select a desired...
Page 245 Audio System (on vehicles with navigation system) AUTO SELECT − If you are To activate the auto select with the You will see a ‘‘0’’ displayed after travelling far from home and can no interface dial, press the AUDIO pressing a preset button if auto longer receive your preset stations, button to view the audio control select cannot find a strong station for...
Page 246 Audio System (on vehicles with navigation system) With Radio Data System (RDS) Radio Data System (RDS) With your audio system, you can utilize many convenient features provided by the radio data system (RDS). With the FM band selected, you can keep listening to the same station even if its frequency changes as you enter different regions while you are...
Page 247 Audio System (on vehicles with navigation system) Then, the system will automatically keep selecting the frequency with RDS SETTING the strongest signal from the frequencies that carry the same programs. This can save you the trouble of retuning to obtain the same station as long as you are in the same RDS network area.
Page 248 Audio System (on vehicles with navigation system) AF ON/OFF: Alternative frequency NEWS (News Program) − This function on or off function automatically tunes to the radio station which is broadcasting NEWS ON/OFF: News program on the newscast. or off TA (Traffic Announcement TA ON/OFF: Traffic Standby)
Page 249 Audio System (on vehicles with navigation system) station. A-TP (Automatic Traffic Program Service Name Display − This If the station you are listening to is Information Program) function automatically tunes to the an RDS station, the frequency A-TP cross-references other radio station which is broadcasting display will disappear and the station program services that broadcast...
Page 250 Audio System (on vehicles with navigation system) To adjust the volume of the traffic If you use seek or auto select with announcement, turn the power/ the TA function on, the system volume knob while the searches only TP stations. announcement is broadcasting.
Page 251 Audio System (on vehicles with navigation system) LIST MODE GROUP MODE You will see the PTY setting: Group Select the list or group mode, then and List. You can select the desired press the ENT on the interface dial PTY program either of the group or to enter the setting.
Page 252 Audio System (on vehicles with navigation system) The principal PTYs are shown as ROCK MUSIC: Contemporary JAZZ MUSIC: Jazz music. follows. modern music. COUNTRY: Country music. EASY LISTENING: Light music. NATION M: National music. NEWS: Short accounts of facts, LIGHT CLASSICS M: Light classics; OLDIES M: Oldies music, ‘‘Golden events, publicly expressed views, classical music for non-specialist...
Page 253 Audio System (on vehicles with navigation system) After you select the desired program The PTY setting mode is cancelled if PTY Group INFORMATION: General type, the system will search for a no further steps are taken within 5 information and advice. station with the same PTY code as seconds after selecting the desired CULTURE: Programs concerned...
Page 254 Audio System (on vehicles with navigation system) The system will hold the last tuned Your audio system has another PTY/News Interrupt Function To activate this function, press the FM station/network PTY while you interrupt function (including TA AUDIO button on the control panel are listening to the disc.
Page 255 Audio System (on vehicles with navigation system) Adjusting the Sound You can adjust the sound on the navigation screen. To adjust the sound, push the AUDIO button on the control panel, then push down the selector. Turn the interface dial to select the (sound mode), then press the ENT on the dial to...
Page 256 Audio System (on vehicles with navigation system) In balance and fader setting, the audio volume decreases. Audio System Lighting right lower display shows you the You can use the instrument panel current setting of the sound strength If your vehicle’s battery is brightness control knob to adjust the coming from each speaker.
Page 257 Audio System (on vehicles with navigation system) Playing a Disc SIDE DISPLAY AUDIO DISPLAY To select REPEAT, RANDOM, SCAN, SOUND DISC SLOT CD BUTTON EJECT BUTTON DISP BUTTON REPEAT BUTTON POWER/VOLUME KNOB TUNE BAR SEEK/SKIP BAR SCAN BUTTON AUDIO BUTTON INTERFACE DIAL Left-hand drive model is shown.
Page 258 Audio System (on vehicles with navigation system) To Play a Disc Video CDs and DVD discs will not In a disc compressed in WMA You operate the disc player with the work in this unit. standard, the DRM (digital rights same controls used for the radio.
Page 259 Audio System (on vehicles with navigation system) You can operate the audio system To Load a Disc To Change or Select Tracks/Files Insert a disc about halfway into the with the control buttons on the audio You can use the SEEK/SKIP bar disc slot.
Page 260 Audio System (on vehicles with navigation system) On the track list, a track name will Using a Track List not be displayed if the disc doesn’t have the text data. In this case, only the track number is displayed. To exit the track list, press the AUDIO button or pushing the selector to the left.
Page 261 Audio System (on vehicles with navigation system) REPEAT (TRACK/FILE In MP3 or WMA mode REPEAT) − To continuously replay FOLDER-REPEAT − This feature, a track (file in MP3 or WMA mode), when activated, replays all the files press and release the RPT button. on the selected folder in the order You will see RPT in the side display.
Page 262 Audio System (on vehicles with navigation system) repeatedly also cancels this function. to enter your selection. You will see RANDOM on the display. To turn off RANDOM (Random within a this feature, select the track random disc) − This feature plays the as previously described, then press tracks (all files in each holder in the ENT again.
Page 263 Audio System (on vehicles with navigation system) Selecting a different folder with the To Stop Playing a Disc TUNE bar also deactivates this Press the eject button ( ) to function. remove the disc. If you eject the disc, but do not remove it from the slot, SCAN −...
Page 264 Audio System (on vehicles with navigation system) If you turn the system off while a preset 2 (DISC ＋ ) button. To select Operating the Optional Disc disc is playing, either with the Changer the previous disc, press the preset 1 power/volume knob or by turning An optional six disc changer is (DISC...
Page 265 Audio System (on vehicles with navigation system) Operating the Optional MD Protecting Discs Player/Changer For information on how to handle (For some types) and protect compact discs, see page An MD player or changer is available for your vehicle as optional equipment.
Page 266 Audio System (on vehicles with navigation system) Disc Player Error Messages Error Cause Solution The chart on the right explains the Message error messages you may see in the display while playing a disc. Press the eject button, and pull out the disc. FOCUS error Check if it is inserted correctly in the disc If you see an error message in the...
Page 267 Audio System (on vehicles with navigation system) Optional Disc Changer Error Error Cause Solution Messages Message The chart on the right explains the error messages you may see in the Press the eject button, and remove the disc(s). display while playing a disc. FOCUS error Check for an error message.
Page 268 Audio System (on vehicles with navigation system) Playing a Tape (Optional for some types) The audio display is not available. SIDE DISPLAY PRESET BUTTONS POWER/ VOLUME KNOB CD/AUX BUTTON Left-hand drive model is shown. Features...
Page 269 Audio System (on vehicles with navigation system) To Play a Tape You cannot select the controls on the To Stop Playing a Tape (Optional for some types) audio display of the navigation To remove the tape, press the eject The ignition switch must be in the system.
Page 270 Audio System (on vehicles with navigation system) − Press the RPT button Tape Search Functions REPEAT Caring for the Tape Player − To rewind the tape, to continuously play a song or Damaged tapes can jam inside the FF/REW push the preset 4 ( ) button.
Page 271: Protecting Your Discs
Protecting Your Discs General Information Protecting Discs When using CD-R or CD-RW discs, When a disc is not being played, use only high quality discs labelled store it in its case to protect it from for audio use. dust and other contamination. To prevent warpage, keep discs out of When recording a CD-R or direct sunlight and extreme heat.
Page 272: Remote Audio Controls
Remote Audio Controls (For some types) The VOL button adjusts the volume beep. The system searches up or CH BUTTON MODE BUTTON up ( ) or down ( ). Press the top ▲ ▼ down from the current frequency to or bottom of the button, hold it until find a station with a strong signal.
Page 273: Setting The Clock
Remote Audio Controls, Setting the Clock If you are playing a tape in the Setting the Clock optional tape player, press the top On vehicles with audio system ( ) of the CH button to advance to ＋ (without navigation system) the next selection.
Page 274 Setting the Clock If your vehicle’s battery is You can quickly set the time to the On vehicles with navigation system disconnected or goes dead, you may nearest hour. If the displayed time is The navigation system receives need to set the clock. before the half hour, pressing the signals from the global positioning CLOCK button until you hear a beep,...
Page 275 Setting the Clock numbers advance to the desired time. On vehicles without audio system You can quickly set the time to the nearest hour. If the displayed time is before the half hour, pressing the R button sets the clock back to the previous hour.
Page 276: Security System
Security System (For some types) The security system helps to protect The security system sets your vehicle and valuables from theft. automatically 15 seconds (25 The horn sounds (the beeping alarm seconds on vehicles equipped with on vehicles with ultrasonic sensor) the ultrasonic sensor activated) after and the turn signal lights flash if you lock the doors, bonnet, and...
Page 277 Security System (For some types) When you lock the doors and the Once the security system is set, The security system will not set if tailgate with the key or the remote opening either door or tailgate the bonnet, tailgate, or either door is transmitter, all outside turn signals (without using the key or the remote not fully closed.
Page 278 Security System (For some types) Whether the ultrasonic sensor is Ultrasonic Sensor activated or not, the security system (For some types) If you set the security system with can only be turned off by the remote ULTRASONIC SENSORS the windows open, the ultrasonic transmitter, not the key.
Page 279: Cruise Control
Cruise Control (For some types) Cruise control allows you to maintain Press and release the SET/ Using Cruise Control a set speed above 40 km/h (25 mph) DECEL button on the steering CRUISE RES/ACCEL BUTTON without keeping your foot on the wheel.
Page 280 Cruise Control (For some types) You can decrease the set cruising Even with cruise control turned on, Changing the Set Speed You can increase the set cruising speed in any of these ways: you can still use the accelerator speed in any of these ways: pedal to speed up for passing.
Page 281 Cruise Control (For some types) Cancelling Cruise Control Resuming the Set Speed You can cancel cruise control in any When you push the CANCEL button, of these ways: or tap the brake or clutch pedal, the system will remember the Tap the brake or clutch pedal.
Page 282: Hands-Free Telephone System
Hands-Free Telephone (HFT) System (For some types) Voice Control To use the HFT system, your phone Optional on vehicles with navigation HFT system recognizes simple voice must have approved Bluetooth system Your vehicle is equipped with the commands, such as phone numbers capability along with the Hands Free Hands-Free Telephone (HFT) and names.
Page 283 Hands-Free Telephone (HFT) System (For some types) Here is the function of each HFT Phonebook HFT Buttons The HFT system can store up to 50 button: names and phone numbers in its phonebook. With a linked phone, you HFT Talk: This button is used can then automatically dial any name before you give a command, to or number in the phonebook.
Page 284 Hands-Free Telephone (HFT) System (For some types) Information Display How to Use the HFT System Using Voice Control The HFT system is operated by the Here are some guidelines for using HFT Talk and Back buttons on the voice control: left side of the steering wheel.
Page 285 Hands-Free Telephone (HFT) System (For some types) To hear a list of available options the HFT system will time out and Setting Up the System at any time, press the Talk button, stop its voice recognition. The The incoming notification of the wait for the beep, and say, ‘‘Hands next time you press the Talk HFT system can be set to a ring tone,...
Page 286 Hands-Free Telephone (HFT) System (For some types) Press and release the Talk button. have an incoming call.’’ Setting Your Password If you say ‘‘Yes’’ after the beep, the The HFT system will accept a HFT system response is, ‘‘Would The HFT system response numeric, four-digit password that you like the notification to be a continues ‘‘A security option is...
Page 287 Hands-Free Telephone (HFT) System (For some types) Press and release the Talk button. Press and release the Talk button. Pairing Your Phone After the beep, say ‘‘Yes.’’ The After the beep, say your four-digit Your Bluetooth compatible phone HFT system response is ‘‘The password.
Page 288 Hands-Free Telephone (HFT) System (For some types) With your phone on and the correct?’’ When asked by the phone, enter ignition switch in the the four-digit code from step 3 into ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) Press and release the Talk button. your phone.
Page 289 Hands-Free Telephone (HFT) System (For some types) Press and release the Talk button. Press and release the Talk button. To rename a paired phone, do this: Press and release the Talk button. After the beep, say the new name After the beep, say the name of After the beep, say ‘‘Phone setup.’’...
Page 290 Hands-Free Telephone (HFT) System (For some types) To list all paired phones, do this: To find out the status of the phone being To change from the currently linked Press and release the Talk button. used, do this: phone to another paired phone, do this: After the beep, say ‘‘Phone setup.’’...
Page 291 Hands-Free Telephone (HFT) System (For some types) Making a Call Press and release the Talk button. To make a call using a name in the HFT You can make calls using any phone After the beep, say the number system phonebook, do this: number, or by using a name in the you want to call.
Page 292 Hands-Free Telephone (HFT) System (For some types) To end the call, press the Back Sending Numbers or Names Press and release the Talk button. button. During a Call After the beep, say ‘‘Send.’’ The The HFT system allow you to send dial tones will be sent, and the call To redial the last number called by numbers or names during a call.
Page 293 Hands-Free Telephone (HFT) System (For some types) Receiving a Call Transferring a Call If you receive a call when you are not During a call, you can transfer it on the phone, the HFT system from the HFT system to your phone, interrupts the audio system (if it is or from your phone to the HFT on), and plays the incoming call...
Page 294 Hands-Free Telephone (HFT) System (For some types) Muting a Call Setting up the Phonebook To add a name, do this: During a call, you can mute or The HFT system phonebook can Press and release the Talk button. unmute your voice to the person you store up to 50 names with their After the beep, say ‘‘Phonebook.’’...
Page 295 Hands-Free Telephone (HFT) System (For some types) Press and release the Talk button. Press and release the Talk button. Press and release the Talk button. After the beep, say ‘‘Enter.’’ The After the beep, say the new After the beep, say the name you HFT system response is ‘‘Eric has number for Eric.
Page 296 Hands-Free Telephone (HFT) System (For some types) Press and release the Talk button. ‘‘Would you like to call Eric?’’ After the beep, say ‘‘Clear.’’ The After the beep, say ‘‘List.’’ The HFT system response is, ‘‘This HFT system responds by listing Press and release the Talk button.
Page 297 Hands-Free Telephone (HFT) System (For some types) Press and release the Talk button. The HFT system response in the Changing Language After the beep, say ‘‘Yes’’ in the selected language is, for example, To select any of the five languages; selected language (in French in ‘‘What is the French name for English, French, Italian, German, and...
Page 298 Hands-Free Telephone (HFT) System (For some types) selected language. If there are no system response is ‘‘What is the To change from French to English, do paired phones without English English name for ＜ Pat’s this: name tags, the HFT system phone ?’’...
Page 299 Hands-Free Telephone (HFT) System (For some types) HFT System Limitations Quick Language Selection For information of DoC When using voice control, the HFT To select a language quickly, do the (Declaration of Conformance) system call is placed on hold, or the following.
Page 300: Before Driving
Before Driving Before you begin driving your Break-in Period ......298 vehicle, you should know what fuel Fuel Recommendation ....298 to use and how to check the levels of Petrol models ......298 important fluids. You also need to Diesel models ......
Page 301: Break-In Period
Break-in Period, Fuel Recommendation Petrol of the recommended Break-in Period Fuel Recommendation Help assure your vehicle’s future Research Octane Number (RON) Petrol models reliability and performance by paying Your vehicle is designed to operate may not be available in some areas. extra attention to how you drive on Premium/Super unleaded petrol In this case, petrol of a lower octane...
Page 302: Diesel Models
Fuel Recommendation, Service Station Procedures Refueling Diesel models Your vehicle is designed to use only Diesel Fuel (also known as Serious damage may occur if petrol Automotive gas oil and Derv). is used in diesel engines. Your vehicle is not designed to use RME (Rapeseed Methyl Ester).
Page 303 Service Station Procedures Stop filling the tank after the fuel nozzle automatically clicks off. Do HOLDER not try to ‘‘top off’’ the tank. Leave Fuel is highly flammable and some room for the fuel to expand explosive. You can be burned with temperature changes.
Page 304: Opening And Closing The Bonnet
Service Station Procedures Opening and Closing the Bonnet BONNET RELEASE HANDLE LATCH GRIP CLIP SUPPORT ROD Park the vehicle, and set the Put your fingers between the front Pull the support rod out of its clip parking brake. Pull the bonnet edge of the bonnet and the front by holding the grip, and insert the release handle under the lower...
Page 305: Oil Check
Service Station Procedures To close the bonnet, lift it up slightly Oil Check Petrol models except Type-R to remove the support rod from the All engines consume oil as part of DIPSTICK hole. Put the support rod back into their normal operation, therefore, its holding clip.
Page 306 Service Station Procedures Petrol models except Type-R Diesel models Type-R model DIPSTICK UPPER MARK DIPSTICK LOWER MARK (Black handle) Remove the dipstick carefully, so Wipe off the dipstick with a clean Remove the dipstick again, and you do not spill the oil. Spilled oil cloth or paper towel.
Page 307: Engine Coolant Check
Service Station Procedures Engine Coolant Check Type-R model Diesel models Petrol models RESERVE TANK UPPER MARK LOWER MARK UPPER MARK LOWER MARK If it is near or below the lower mark, Adding Engine Oil on page On petrol models on petrol models, on diesel Look at the coolant level in the models.
Page 308 Service Station Procedures Refer to Owner’s Maintenance Checks on page for information Diesel models about checking other items on your EXPANSION TANK vehicle. MIN LINE MAX LINE On Diesel models The coolant level in the expansion tank should be checked only when the engine and the cooling system are cold.
Page 309: Fuel Cutoff Switch
Fuel Cutoff Switch (For some types) In a collision or sudden impact, this switch automatically cuts off the fuel supply to the engine. After the switch has activated, it must be reset by pressing the button before the engine can be restarted. Leaking fuel can ignite or SIDE PANEL explode, causing you to be...
Page 310: Fuel Economy
Fuel Economy Improving Fuel Economy Drive moderately. Rapid Always maintain your vehicle acceleration, abrupt cornering, according to the maintenance and hard braking use more fuel. schedule. See Owner’s Maintenance Checks (see page Always drive in the highest gear possible. For example, an underinflated tyre Try to maintain a constant speed.
Page 311: Accessories And Modifications
Accessories hurt or killed. Be sure electronic accessories do Your dealer has genuine Honda not overload electrical circuits accessories that allow you to Follow all instructions in this (see page ) or interfere with personalize your vehicle.
Page 312 Some examples are: safety features can make the systems ineffective. Lowering your vehicle with a non-Honda suspension kit that significantly reduces ground clearance can allow the undercarriage to hit speed bumps or other raised objects, which could cause the airbags to deploy.
Page 313: Carrying Luggage
Carrying Luggage Your vehicle has several convenient CONSOLE COMPARTMENT storage areas: (P.176) Glove box Door and seat-back pockets GLOVE BOX Luggage area, including the rear (P.175) seats when folded, and under-floor luggage area Console compartment Centre pocket Roof-rack (if installed) However, carrying too much luggage, or improperly storing it, can affect your vehicle’s handling, stability,...
Page 314 Carrying Luggage Load Limits Carrying Items in the Passenger When you load luggage, the total Compartment weight of the vehicle, all passengers, Store or secure all items that could Overloading or improper luggage and towbar must not exceed be thrown around and hurt loading can affect handling the maximum permissible weight.
Page 315 Carrying Luggage Carrying Luggage in the Luggage Do not place items on the luggage If you use an accessory roof rack, Area or on a Roof Rack area cover, or stack objects higher the roof rack weight limit may be Distribute luggage evenly on the than the top of the back seat.
Page 316 Carrying Luggage Luggage Hooks To secure luggage, use the four floor hooks in the luggage area. Make sure all stored items are secured before driving. On vehicles with spare tyre These hooks are also used to install a net for securing a flat tyre (see page Before Driving...
Page 318: Driving
Driving This section gives you tips on Driving Guidelines ......316 starting the engine under various Preparing to Drive ......317 conditions, and how to operate the Starting the Engine manual and i-SHIFT transmissions. It (Petrol models with manual also includes important information transmission) ......
Page 319: Driving Guidelines
Driving Guidelines Your vehicle is designed to give you optimum handling and performance on well-maintained roads. As part of this design, your vehicle has a minimum of ground clearance. Use caution if you ever drive your vehicle on very rough or rutted roads.
Page 320: Preparing To Drive
Preparing to Drive You should do the following checks Visually check the tyres. If a tyre Check the steering wheel and adjustments before you drive looks low, use a gauge to check its adjustment (see page your vehicle. pressure. Make sure the doors are securely Make sure all windows, mirrors, Check that any items you may be closed.
Page 321: Starting The Engine
Starting the Engine (Petrol models) Manual Transmission down. If the engine starts, release Apply the parking brake. pressure on the accelerator pedal so the engine does not race. In cold weather, turn off all electrical accessories to reduce If the engine fails to start, press the drain on the battery.
Page 322: Transmission)
Starting the Engine (Petrol models) i-SHIFT (Automated Manual Transmission) Apply the parking brake. The immobilizer system protects your vehicle from theft. If an In cold weather, turn off all improperly-coded key (or other electrical accessories to reduce device) is used, the engine’s fuel the drain on the battery.
Page 323: Starting The Engine (Diesel Models)
Starting the Engine (Diesel models) Apply the parking brake. Cold Climates In very cold climates the battery Turn off all electrical accessories charging and oil pressure indicators to reduce the drain on the battery. may take several seconds to go off. Similarly, engine cranking times will Push the clutch pedal down all the also increase.
Page 324 Starting the Engine (Diesel models) The engine must not be run above fast idle speed until the oil pressure warning indicator goes off. This will ensure that the engine and turbocharger bearings are properly lubricated before being run at normal driving speeds. Ignition Switching Off To avoid the possibility of damaging the turbocharger bearings through...
Page 325: Manual Transmission
Manual Transmission foot on the clutch pedal. This can cause excessive clutch wear. Rapid slowing or speeding- Come to a full stop before you shift up can cause loss of control into reverse. You can damage the on slippery surfaces. If you transmission by trying to shift into crash, you can be injured.
Page 326 Manual Transmission Recommended Shift Points 2.2 engine model (diesel) Drive in the highest gear that lets Do not rest your hand on the shift the engine run and accelerate Shift up Normal acceleration lever while driving; Pressure smoothly. This will give you good transmitted from your hand may fuel economy and effective 1st to 2nd...
Page 327 Manual Transmission Maximum Allowable Speeds 1.8 engine model 2.2 engine model (diesel) The speeds in this table are the maximum allowable speeds in each Gear Maximum allowable Gear Maximum allowable ＊ gear. If you exceed these speeds, the speeds speeds engine speed will enter into the tachometer’s red zone.
Page 328 Manual Transmission Reverse Lockout If you are still unable to shift to The manual transmission has reverse, apply the parking brake, lockout so you cannot accidentally and turn the ignition switch to the shift from any forward gear to ACCESSORY (I) or the LOCK (0) reverse while the vehicle is moving position.
Page 329: I-Shift (Automated Manual Transmission)
i-SHIFT (Automated Manual Transmission) Your vehicle’s i-SHIFT (automated Gear Position Indicator manual transmission) has six forward speeds based on the 6-speed GEAR POSITION INDICATOR manual transmission, and gear selection and clutch operation are electronically controlled for smoother shifting and better fuel economy.
Page 330 i-SHIFT (Automated Manual Transmission) Shifting Before starting, make sure the gear Upshift DRIVING POSITION position indicator in the upper display shows you that the transmission is shifted properly. If the gear position indicator blinks, Downshift the transmission cannot be shifted. Return the shift lever to neutral, pause, then move it again while pressing the brake pedal.
Page 331 i-SHIFT (Automated Manual Transmission) If it is needed to stop briefly while Push the shift lever forward or driving, keep the transmission in any backward from the driving position gear, press firmly on the brake pedal, to select the manual mode. Moving When you are not shifting, do not and keep your foot off the the shift lever to the A/M position...
Page 332 i-SHIFT (Automated Manual Transmission) Make sure the gear position Neutral (N) − Use Neutral and If you move the shift lever from indicator in the upper display press on the brake pedal whenever neutral to the driving position or shows you the appropriate gear you start the engine.
Page 333 i-SHIFT (Automated Manual Transmission) If you cannot shift into any gear from Reverse (R) − Come to a full stop Driving in Automatic Mode neutral, the gear position indicator before you shift into reverse. You The i-SHIFT automatically selects a will blink in the upper display.
Page 334 i-SHIFT (Automated Manual Transmission) To switch the driving mode between When the control system releases Engine Speed Limiter the manual and automatic modes, the clutch to change a gear, you may If you exceed the maximum speed push the shift lever to the left side feel deceleration depending on the for the gear you are in, the engine (A/M position) from the driving...
Page 335 i-SHIFT (Automated Manual Transmission) Each time you push or pull the shift automatically and selects the suitable Driving in Manual Mode You can shift up or down manually lever, or pull either paddle shifter, gear to prevent the engine from with the shift lever or the paddle the transmission shifts one gear up stalling.
Page 336 i-SHIFT (Automated Manual Transmission) When you accelerate from a stop, The transmission downshifts to the Maximum Allowable Speeds the transmission starts in the first first gear when the vehicle comes to The speeds in this table are the gear, and you must manually upshift a complete stop.
Page 337 i-SHIFT (Automated Manual Transmission) 1.8 engine model Starting in Second Gear Driving on Hills To start the vehicle in second gear, Make sure to set the parking brake Gear Maximum allowable start the engine, then push the shift when starting off on an incline. speeds lever forward once from the driving position or press the right side...
Page 338 i-SHIFT (Automated Manual Transmission) When the system receives the signal Braking or Stopping Parking To stop briefly with the engine idling, Come to a complete stop and always from ABS sensors that your vehicle keep the transmission in any gear, set the parking brake when you park is making a turn, the transmission press firmly on the brake pedal, and...
Page 339 i-SHIFT (Automated Manual Transmission) If this indicator comes on while If the gear position indicator does i-SHIFT (Automated driving due to the clutch system not show the appropriate gear Manual Transmission) overheating, it goes off when the position, you cannot continue driving. System Indicator If this indicator comes on and stays clutch system temperature comes...
Page 340: Parking
Parking Always use the parking brake when Parking Tips If the vehicle is facing uphill, turn you park your vehicle. Make sure Make sure the windows are closed. the front wheels away from the the parking brake is set firmly, or curb, and put the transmission in your vehicle may roll if it is parked Turn off the lights.
Page 341: Braking System
Braking System Your vehicle is equipped with front Check the brakes after driving Brake Wear Indicators and rear disc brakes. A power assist through deep water. Apply the All four disc brakes have audible helps reduce the effort needed on brakes moderately to see if they feel brake pad wear indicators.
Page 342: Anti-Lock Brakes (Abs)
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) The anti-lock brake system (ABS) You will feel a pulsation in the brake ABS Indicator helps prevent the wheels from pedal when the ABS activates, and locking up, and helps you retain you may hear some noise. This is If the ABS indicator comes on, the steering control by pumping the normal: it is the ABS rapidly...
Page 343 Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) If the ABS indicator and the brake Important Safety Reminders A vehicle with ABS may require a system indicator come on together, ABS does not reduce the time or longer distance to stop on loose or and the parking brake is fully distance it takes to stop the uneven surfaces, such as gravel or released, the EBD system may also...
Page 344: Vehicle Stability Assist (Vsa) System
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) System The vehicle stability assist (VSA) If the VSA system is off and you If the indicator does not come on system helps to stabilize the vehicle accelerate from a stop, the vehicle when the ignition switch is turned to during cornering if the vehicle turns may pull, and it may take extra effort the ON (II) position, there may be a...
Page 345 Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) System VSA Off Switch VSA and Tyre Sizes In certain unusual conditions when Driving with varying tyre or wheel your vehicle gets stuck in shallow sizes may cause the VSA to mud or fresh snow, it may be easier malfunction.
Page 346: Driving In Bad Weather
Driving in Bad Weather Driving Technique − Always drive Exercise extra caution when driving slower than you would in dry in rain after a long dry spell. After weather. It takes your vehicle longer months of dry weather, the first to react, even in conditions that may rains bring oil to the surface of the seem just barely damp.
Page 347 Driving in Bad Weather Visibility − Being able to see Traction − Check your tyres clearly in all directions and being frequently for wear and proper visible to other drivers are important pressure. Both are important in in all weather conditions. This is preventing ‘‘aquaplaning’’...
Page 348: Towing A Trailer
Towing a Trailer Your vehicle has been designed Load Limits primarily to carry passengers and their luggage. You can also use it to tow a trailer if you carefully observe the load limits, use the proper equipment, and follow the guidelines in this section.
Page 349 Towing a Trailer For example, if the trailer and its The maximum permissible weight Checking Loads load weigh 225 kg (500 lbs), the must not exceed the specified limit The best way to confirm that vehicle trailer nose load should be 22.5 kg as shown on page and trailer weights are within limits (50 lbs).
Page 350 Towing a Trailer Towing Equipment and Towbars Trailer Brakes Accessories Any towbar used on your vehicle If you are thinking of getting a trailer Towing can require a variety of must be properly bolted to the that has brakes, be sure they are equipment, depending on the size of underbody.
Page 351 Towing a Trailer Always consult your dealer before Pre-Tow Checklist Trailer Lights Trailer lights and equipment must connecting the trailer lights to your When preparing to tow, and before comply with the country’s vehicle’s lighting system. driving away, be sure to check the regulations where you are driving.
Page 352 Towing a Trailer The lights and brakes on your Driving Safely With a Trailer Towing Speeds and Gears vehicle and the trailer are working The added weight, length, and Drive slower than normal in all properly. height of a trailer will affect your driving situations, and obey posted vehicle’s handling and performance, speed limits for vehicles with trailers.
Page 353 Towing a Trailer Do not ‘‘ride’’ the brakes, and Making Turns and Braking Handling Crosswinds and Buffeting Make turns more slowly and wider remember, it will take longer to slow Crosswinds and air turbulence than normal. The trailer tracks a down and stop when towing a trailer.
Page 354 Towing a Trailer Backing Up Parking On Diesel models only Always drive slowly and have Follow all normal precautions when You should keep the engine idling someone guide you when backing up. parking, including firmly setting the for about 2 minutes before turning Grip the bottom of the steering...
Page 356: Maintenance
Maintenance Regularly maintaining your vehicle is Maintenance Safety ...... . 354 Vehicle Storage ......420 the best way to protect your invest- Maintenance Schedule ....355 ment. You will be rewarded with Maintenance Record ..... 363 safer, more economical, trouble-free Fluid Locations ......
Page 357: Maintenance Safety
Maintenance Safety All service items not detailed in this Injury from moving parts. section should be performed by a not run the engine unless certified technician or other qualified instructed to do so. Improperly maintaining this technician. vehicle or failing to correct a problem before driving can Important Safety Precautions cause a crash in which you...
Page 358: Maintenance Schedule
We recommend the use of genuine requirements. The maintenance schedule assumes Honda parts and fluids or their you will use your vehicle as normal equivalent whenever you have The maintenance schedule in this transportation for passengers and maintenance done.
Page 359 Maintenance Schedule Owner’s Maintenance Checks Windscreen wipers − Check the Air conditioning system (on some You should check the following wiper condition monthly. If the types) − Check its operation items at the use or specified intervals. wipers do not wipe the windscreen weekly.
Page 360 Maintenance Schedule for Petrol Models (Except EU, Australia and New Zealand) This maintenance schedule Service at the indicated distance km x 1,000 outlines the minimum required − or time whichever comes first. miles x 1,000 12.5 25.0 37.5 50.0 62.5 75.0 87.5 100.0...
Page 361 Maintenance Schedule for Petrol Models (Except EU, Australia and New Zealand) Service at the indicated distance km x 1,000 − or time whichever comes first. miles x 1,000 12.5 25.0 37.5 50.0 62.5 75.0 87.5 100.0 112.5 125.0 months ＊ Replace transmission fluid Normal Severe...
Page 362 Maintenance Schedule for Petrol Models (Except EU, Australia and New Zealand) NOTE: If you drive your vehicle under one or more of the following severe conditions, the following items must be serviced according to the maintenance schedule indicated as Severe. Severe driving conditions: Driving less than 8 km (5 miles) per trip, or in freezing temperatures, driving less than 16 km (10 miles) per trip.
Page 363 Maintenance Schedule for Diesel Models (Except EU) This maintenance schedule Service at the indicated distance km x 1,000 outlines the minimum required − or time whichever comes first. miles x 1,000 12.5 25.0 37.5 50.0 62.5 75.0 87.5 100.0 112.5 125.0 months maintenance that you should...
Page 364 Maintenance Schedule for Diesel Models (Except EU) Service at the indicated distance km x 1,000 − or time whichever comes first. miles x 1,000 12.5 25.0 37.5 50.0 62.5 75.0 87.5 100.0 112.5 125.0 months Replace brake fluid Every 3 years (independent of distance) Check parking brake adjustment Replace dust and pollen filter (if equipped) Check expiry date for TRK bottle (if equipped)
Page 365 Maintenance Schedule for Diesel Models (Except EU) NOTE: If you drive your vehicle under one or more of the following severe conditions, the following items must be serviced according to the maintenance schedule indicated as Severe. Severe driving conditions: Driving less than 8 km (5 miles) per trip, or in freezing temperatures, driving less than 16 km (10 miles) per trip.
Page 366: Maintenance Record
Maintenance Record (Except EU) Have your servicing dealer record all required maintenance below. Keep receipts for all work done on your vehicle. (Sign or Stamp) Km (Mi.) or Month (Sign or Stamp) Km (Mi.) or Month 20,000 km 120,000 km 12,500 Mi.
Page 367: Fluid Locations
Fluid Locations (Petrol models with manual transmission) 1.8 engine model ENGINE OIL FILL CAP BRAKE FLUID (Black cap) CLUTCH FLUID (Light gray cap) WASHER FLUID (Blue cap) ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK RADIATOR CAP ENGINE COOLANT RESERVOIR (Orange handle) Left-hand drive model is shown. Maintenance...
Page 368 Fluid Locations (Petrol models with manual transmission) 2.0 engine model (Type-R) ENGINE OIL FILL CAP BRAKE FLUID (Black cap) CLUTCH FLUID (Light gray cap) WASHER FLUID (Blue cap) ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK (Black handle) RADIATOR CAP ENGINE COOLANT RESERVOIR Left-hand drive model is shown. Maintenance...
Page 369 Fluid Locations (Petrol models with i-SHIFT) 1.8 engine model (i-shift) ENGINE OIL FILL CAP CLUTCH FLUID BRAKE FLUID (Black cap) (Black cap) WASHER FLUID (Blue cap) ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK (Orange handle) RADIATOR CAP ENGINE COOLANT RESERVOIR Left-hand drive model is shown. Maintenance...
Page 370 Fluid Locations (Diesel models) Diesel model BRAKE FLUID (Black cap) CLUTCH FLUID (Light gray cap) EXPANSION TANK WASHER FLUID (Blue cap) ENGINE OIL FILL CAP ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK (Orange handle) Right-hand drive model is shown. Maintenance...
Page 371: Adding Engine Oil (Petrol Models)
Always use a premium-grade detergent oil. It is highly recommended that you use genuine Honda Motor Oil, ‘‘ACEA A1/B1,’’ ‘‘ACEA A3/B3,’’ or ‘‘ACEA A5/B5’’ in your vehicle for as long as you own it. ENGINE OIL FILL CAP...
Page 372 Always use a premium-grade deter- use less fuel. gent oil. It is highly recommended that you use genuine Honda Motor Engine Oil Additives Oil in your vehicle for as long as you Your vehicle does not require any oil own it.
Page 373: Adding Engine Oil (Diesel Models)
On Vehicles without DPF compartment. It is highly recommended that you use genuine Honda Motor Oil or 0W-30 synthetic motor oil meeting the minimum specification: ‘‘ACEA A1/B1,’’ ‘‘ACEA A3/B3,’’ or ‘‘ACEA A5/B5.’’...
Page 374 On Vehicles with DPF only It is highly recommended that you improve fuel economy. Your vehicle does not require any oil use genuine Honda Motor Oil or additives. Additives may adversely 0W-30 synthetic motor oil meeting affect your engine’s or transmission’s the minimum specification: ‘‘ACEA...
Page 375: Engine Coolant (Petrol Models)
Engine Coolant (Petrol models) Adding Engine Coolant Always use genuine Honda All The cooling system contains many Season Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2. aluminium components that can Petrol models This coolant is pre-mixed with 50 corrode if an improper antifreeze is percent antifreeze and 50 percent used.
Page 376 Engine Coolant (Petrol models) The coolant level should be up to the base of the filler neck. Add Petrol models coolant if it is low. Pour the coolant slowly and carefully so you do not spill any. Clean up any spills immediately; it could damage components in the engine compartment.
Page 377: Engine Coolant (Diesel Models)
Engine Coolant (Diesel models) Adding Engine Coolant Always use genuine Honda All Season Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2. EXPANSION MAX LINE This coolant is pre-mixed with 50 Removing the expansion TANK percent antifreeze and 50 percent tank cap while the engine is water.
Page 378 Engine Coolant (Diesel models) Put the expansion tank cap back on, and tighten it fully. Do not add any rust inhibitors or other additives to your vehicle’s cooling system. They may not be compatible with the coolant or engine components. MAX LINE Make sure the engine and radiator The coolant level should be up to...
Page 379: Windscreen Washers
Windscreen Washers When you refill the reservoir, clean Petrol models Diesel models the edges of the windscreen wiper blades with windscreen washer fluid on a clean cloth. This will help to condition them. Do not use engine antifreeze or a vinegar/water solution in the windscreen washer reservoir.
Page 380: Manual Transmission Fluid
Always use genuine Honda MTF-3 Always use genuine Honda Manual (Manual Transmission Fluid-3). If it is not available, you may use an API Transmission Fluid (MTF). If it is...
Page 381: Brake And Clutch Fluid
The brake fluid reservoir consists of the MIN and MAX marks on the side the two parts: primary and secondary Always use genuine Honda Brake of the reservoir. If the level is at or reservoirs. The secondary reservoir Fluid or an equivalent from a sealed below the MIN mark, your brake is behind the primary reservoir.
Page 382 Brake and Clutch Fluid Clutch System Diesel models Petrol models with i-Shift Petrol models with manual transmission transmission The fluid level should be between A low fluid level can indicate a leak the MIN and MAX marks on the side in the clutch system.
Page 383: Air Cleaner Element (Petrol Models)
Air Cleaner Element (Petrol models) The air cleaner element should be Clean the air cleaner element by Replacement replaced according to the time and blowing compressed air through it in (Petrol models except Type-R) distance recommendations in the the opposite direction to normal air CLIPS maintenance schedule.
Page 384 Air Cleaner Element (Petrol models) Replacement (Type-R model) AIR CLEANER ELEMENT HOLDER DETENT CLIP Type-R Except Type-R Except Type-R Remove the old air cleaner Connect the air intake tube to the To replace it: element. air cleaner housing cover. Unsnap the three holding-clips and Carefully clean the inside of the Reinstall the air cleaner housing pull up the front of the air cleaner...
Page 385 Air Cleaner Element (Petrol models) Type-R Type-R AIR CLEANER ELEMENT Remove the old air cleaner Reinstall the air cleaner housing element. cover, and snap the three holding- clips securely. Carefully clean the inside of the air cleaner housing with a damp Make sure all detents are secured rag.
Page 386: Air Cleaner Element (Diesel Models)
Air Cleaner Element (Diesel models) The air cleaner element should be Replacement replaced according to the time and (Diesel models) distance recommendations in the maintenance schedule. CLIPS Follow the replacement procedure for removal and reinstallation. AIR CLEANER ELEMENT The air cleaner element is inside the Carefully clean the inside of the air cleaner housing in the engine air cleaner housing with a damp...
Page 387: Fuel Filter
Fuel Filter The fuel filter should be replaced After the vehicle has been stored for Draining Water according to the time and distance an extended period, the engine may (Diesel models only) recommendations in the mainte- You will see the symbol ‘‘ ,’’...
Page 388: Lights
Lights Check the operation of your vehicle’s exterior lights at least once a month. HIGH BEAM HEADLIGHT A burned out bulb can make the condition of your vehicle unsafe reducing your vehicle’s visibility and the ability to signal your intentions to other drivers.
Page 389 Lights Check the following: ＊＊ 1, 3 ＊ REAR FOG LIGHT HIGH-MOUNT BRAKE LIGHT ＊＊ 1, 4 STOP/TAIL-LIGHT REAR FOG LIGHT Headlights (low and high beam) Position lights Tail-lights Brake lights Turn signals Side turn signals Back-up lights Hazard light function Licence plate lights High-mount brake light...
Page 390 Lights Headlight Aiming Headlights with High Voltage Replacing a Headlight Bulb The headlights were properly aimed Discharge Tubes Your vehicle has halogen headlight when your vehicle was new. If you (For some types) bulbs. When replacing a bulb, handle regularly carry heavy items in the The low beam headlight bulbs are a it by its base, and protect the glass luggage area or pull a trailer,...
Page 391 Lights Insert the new bulb into the hole, High Beam Headlights making sure the tabs are in their (Petrol models) BULB slots. Pivot the hold-down wire back in place, and clip the end into the slot. Push the electrical connector onto the new bulb.
Page 392 Lights Low Beam Headlights (Petrol models) COVER Type-R ↑ Front SECONDARY AIR DUCT SECONDARY AIR DUCT COVER Open the bonnet. Remove the cover on the back of (Type-R) To change a bulb on the left side, the headlight assembly by turning To change a bulb on the left side, remove the upper part of the it anticlockwise.
Page 393 Lights Insert the new bulb into the hole, High Beam Headlights making sure the tabs are in their (Diesel models) slots. Pivot the hold-down wire back in place, and clip the end into the slot. BULB Push the electrical connector onto the new bulb.
Page 394 Lights EXPANSION WASHER FLUID RESERVOIR CAP COVER TANK OVER FLOW TUBE COOLANT TUBES To change a bulb on the right side, Remove the coolant tubes from Remove the cover on the back of remove the upper part of the the two clips and the over flow the headlight assembly by turning washer fluid reservoir by pulling it tube from the expansion tank,...
Page 395 Lights Insert the new bulb into the hole, Turn on the headlights to test the making sure the tabs are in their new bulb. slots. Pivot the hold-down wire back in place, and clip the end into On the left side the slot.
Page 396 Lights Low Beam Headlights (Diesel models) ↑ Front BULB CONNECTOR COVER Open the bonnet. Remove the cover on the back of Remove the electrical connector the headlight assembly by turning from the bulb by pulling the To change a bulb on the left side, it anticlockwise.
Page 397 Lights Insert the new bulb into the hole, Replacing a Front Position Light making sure the tabs are in their Bulb slots. Pivot the hold-down wire A front position light bulb is located back in place, and clip the end into underneath the high beam headlight the slot.
Page 398 Lights Insert the new bulb into the Replacing a Front Turn Signal headlight assembly. Make sure it Light Bulb is on all the way. Reinstall the cover over the back BULB of the headlight assembly and turn it clockwise to lock in place. Make sure it is right side up;...
Page 399 Lights Remove the bulb from the socket Replacing Rear Bulbs by pushing it in and turning the (In Fenders) bulb anticlockwise until it unlocks. Insert the socket back into the headlight assembly. Turn it SOCKET clockwise to lock it in place. Turn on the lights to make sure the new bulb is working.
Page 400 Lights Remove the socket for that bulb by turning it one-quarter turn anticlockwise. Pull the bulb straight out of its socket. Push the new bulb straight into the socket until it bottoms. Reinstall the socket into the light assembly by turning it clockwise until it locks.
Page 401 Lights Replacing Rear Bulbs (in Tailgate) Type-R COVER Open the tailgate. Place a cloth on Except Type-R Determine which of the four or the edge of the cover on the back three bulbs is burned out: stop/ of the tailgate. Remove it by tail-light, back-up light, licence carefully prying on the edge with a plate light or rear fog light (on the...
Page 402 Lights Pull the bulb straight out of its Replacing a Front Fog Light Bulb socket. Push the new bulb straight (For some types) into the socket until it bottoms. Your vehicle uses halogen light bulbs. When replacing a bulb, handle Reinstall the socket into the light it by its plastic case, and protect the assembly by turning it clockwise...
Page 403 Lights Insert the new bulb into the hole Turn on the front fog lights to test and turn it one-quarter turn the new bulb. clockwise to lock it in place. Align the tab on the light assembly Push the electrical connector back to the bumper, and reinstall the onto the bulb.
Page 404 Lights Replacing Bulbs in the Interior FRONT CEILING LIGHT Lights The ceiling lights and vanity mirror lights come apart the same way, but they do not use the same type of bulbs. BULBS Remove the front housing on the Front ceiling light: front ceiling light by carefully Pry on the edge of the front housing.
Page 405 Lights Replacing the Luggage Area Light REAR CEILING LIGHT Bulb BULB BULB VANITY MIRROR LIGHT Remove the bulb by pulling it straight out of its holder. Open the tailgate. Push the new bulb into the holder. Snap the lens or the housing back Put a cloth on the front edge of in place.
Page 406 Lights Put the cover back in place and install the electrical connector securely. PLASTIC COVER Put the light assembly back into BULB the hole, rear side first. Push on the front side until it snaps into place. CONNECTOR Remove the electrical connector Remove the plastic cover by from the light assembly by pulling pivoting it upward.
Page 407 Lights Replacing a Glove Box Light Bulb BULB CONNECTOR Open the glove box. Place a cloth Pull the bulb straight out of its and pry the plastic lens carefully holder. Install the new bulb with a small flat-tipped straight into the holder until it screwdriver.
Page 408: Air Conditioning System
Air Conditioning System (For some types) Periodically check the engine’s If the air conditioning does not get as AIR CONDITIONING CONDENSER radiator and air conditioning cold as before, have your dealer condenser for leaves, insects, and check the system. Recharge the dirt stuck to the front surface.
Page 409: Dust And Pollen Filter
Dust and Pollen Filter (For some types) This filter removes the dust and Replacement pollen that is brought in from the The dust and pollen filter is under outside through the climate control the dashboard on the passenger’s system. side of the front of the centre console.
Page 410 Dust and Pollen Filter (For some types) Install a new filter in the housing. Make sure the arrows of the ‘‘Air DUST AND POLLEN FILTER Flow’’ marks on the filter point to the airflow direction (inside the vehicle). Place the hinges to the housing (the lower side first), then reinstall the cover.
Page 411: Wiper Blades
Wiper Blades Check the condition of the wiper WIPER ARMS blades at least every 6 months. Replace them if you find signs of cracking in the rubber, and areas that are getting hard or if they leave streaks and unwiped areas when used.
Page 412 Wiper Blades BLADE ASSEMBLY COVER NOTCH WIPER BLADE If you cannot remove the cap, Disconnect the blade assembly Remove the blade from the blade release the lock with a small flat- from the wiper arm: assembly: tipped screwdriver. Put a cloth on the notch, insert a screwdriver and Press and hold the lock tab.
Page 413 Wiper Blades Do not pull up the end of the Install the new blade onto the BLADE holder forcibly and bend the blade assembly: holder excessively while removing the blade. This could damage the Pull back either end of the blade holder.
Page 414: Tyres
Tyres To safely operate your vehicle, your Inflation Guidelines Remember to check the spare tyre at tyres must be the proper type and Keeping the tyres properly inflated the same time. size, in good condition with adequate provides the best combination of tread, and correctly inflated.
Page 415 Tyres You should get your own tyre Tyre Inspection INDICATOR LOCATION MARKS pressure gauge and use it whenever Every time you check inflation, you you check your tyre pressures. This should also examine the tyres for will make it easier for you to tell if a damage, foreign objects, and wear.
Page 416 If you speed and may cause the system to For vehicles equipped with aluminium purchase directional tyres, rotate work. wheels: only front-to-back. Improper wheel weights can damage your vehicle’s aluminium wheels. Use only genuine Honda wheel weights for balancing. CONTINUED Maintenance...
Page 417 Tyres It is best to replace all four tyres at Wheels and Tyres the same time. If that is not possible Wheels: or necessary, replace the two front Installing improper tyres on 1.8 engine models tyres or two rear tyres as a pair. your vehicle can affect 16 x 6 1/2J Replacing just one tyre can seriously...
Page 418 Tyres Tyres: The sizes of wheels and tyres Winter Tyres installed on your vehicle vary Because of the limited winter 1.8 engine models depending on models. qualification of summer tyres for 205/55R16 91V winter use we recommend the use of 225/45R17 91Y See the tyre information label on the winter tyres (M S tyres) on snowy...
Page 419 Tyres Tyre Chains When you have installed tyre chains, Except Type-R Use snow chains only in an drive at less than 30 km/h (19 mph) On vehicles equipped with 225/45R17, emergency or when they are legally on roads covered with snow or ice. 195/65R15 size tyres required for driving through a To minimize tyre and chain wear,...
Page 420 Tyres For EU models Use only the specified chains or their equivalents for your tyres as listed. ＊ Original Tyre Size Chain Type ＊ 195/65R15 Not Available 205/55R16 RUD-matic classic 48482 or equivalents ＊ 225/45R17 Not Available ＊ 225/40R18 Not Available ＊...
Page 421: Checking The Battery
Checking the Battery TEST INDICATOR WINDOW TEST INDICATOR WINDOW TEST INDICATOR WINDOW Type-R Diesel models Except Type-R Check the condition of the battery Check the terminals for corrosion (a If additional battery maintenance is monthly by looking at the test white or yellowish powder).
Page 422 Checking the Battery Emergency Procedures Eyes − Flush with water from a cup The battery gives off The battery contains sulfuric or other container for at least 15 explosive hydrogen gas acid (electrolyte) which is minutes. (Water under pressure can during normal operation.
Page 423: Vehicle Storage
Checking the Battery, Vehicle Storage Vehicle Storage Block the rear wheels. On the right-hand drive types If your vehicle’s battery is If you need to park your vehicle for disconnected or goes dead, the an extended period (more than 1 If the vehicle is to be stored for a speedometer’s is reading is reset to month), there are several things you...
Page 424 Vehicle Storage Cover the vehicle with a Priming the Fuel System On Diesel models only ‘‘breathable’’ cover, one made After you parked the vehicle for (Diesel models only) from a porous material such as an extended period, water stays in If your vehicle runs out of fuel, the cotton.
Page 425 Vehicle Storage Start the engine (see page ). If The engine runs normally, but the FUEL HAND PRIMER the engine does not start right malfunction indicator lamp or the away, do not hold the ENGINE PGM-FI warning remains on. START button for more than 10 seconds at a time.
Page 426: Appearance Care
Appearance Care Regular cleaning and polishing of Exterior Care ........424 your vehicle helps to keep it ‘‘new’’ Washing ........424 looking. This section gives you Waxing ........425 information on how to clean your Aluminium Wheels ....
Page 427: Your Vehicle
Exterior Care Washing Rinse the vehicle thoroughly with When you have washed and rinsed Frequent washing helps preserve cool water to remove loose dirt. the whole exterior, dry it with a your vehicle’s beauty. Dirt and grit chamois or soft towel. Letting it can scratch the paint, while tree sap Fill a bucket with cool water.
Page 428: Waxing
Exterior Care Waxing Polishes − Polishes and cleaner/ Aluminium Wheels Always wash and dry the whole waxes can restore the shine to paint (On some models) vehicle before waxing it. You should that has oxidized and lost some of its Clean your vehicle’s aluminium alloy wax your vehicle, including the metal shine.
Page 429: Paint Touch-Up
Exterior Care Paint Touch-up Your dealer has touch-up paint to match your vehicle’s colour. The colour code is printed on a plate on the doorjamb on the left side. Take this code to your dealer so you are sure to get the correct colour. Inspect your vehicle frequently for chips or scratches in the paint.
Page 430: Interior Care
Interior Care Carpeting Floor Mats If you use non-Honda floor mats, Vacuum the carpeting frequently to (Optional) make sure they fit properly and that remove dirt. Ground-in dirt will make they can be used with the floor mat the carpet wear out faster.
Page 431: Fabric
Interior Care Fabric Leather Windows Vacuum dirt and dust out of the (On some models) Clean the windows, inside and out, material frequently. For general Vacuum dirt and dust from the with a commercially-available glass cleaning, use a solution of mild soap leather frequently.
Page 432: Seat Belts
Interior Care Seat Belts Dirt build-up on the openings of the Air Fresheners seat belt anchors can cause the belts If you want to use an air freshener/ OPENING to retract slowly. Wipe the openings deodorizer in the interior of your with a clean cloth dampened in mild vehicle, it is best to use a solid type.
Page 433: Corrosion Protection
Corrosion Protection Two factors normally contribute to Many corrosion-preventive measures Use a high-pressure spray to clean causing corrosion in your vehicle: are built into your vehicle. You can the underside of your vehicle. This help keep your vehicle from is especially important in areas Moisture trapped in body cavities.
Page 434: Taking Care Of The Unexpected
..... . 432 common problems that motorists Changing a Flat Tyre ....434 experience with their vehicles. It Honda TRK ........440 gives you information about how to If the Engine Won’t Start ....454 safely evaluate the problem and what Jump Starting ........
Page 435: Compact Spare Tyre
Compact Spare Tyre (For some types) Use the compact spare tyre as a Do not use your compact spare INDICATOR LOCATION MARK temporary replacement only. Get tyre on another vehicle unless it is your regular tyre repaired or the same make and model. replaced, and put it back on your vehicle as soon as you can.
Page 436 Compact Spare Tyre (For some types) (For Australian model) Where: Temporary spare tyre fitted to this ‘‘A’’ kg is the maximum Load Rating vehicle must have a maximum load ‘‘B’’ is the equivalent Load Index rating of not less than ‘‘A’’ kg, or a ‘‘C’’...
Page 437: Changing A Flat Tyre
Put the transmission in reverse. Apply the parking brake. On vehicles with Honda TRK Your vehicle is equipped with the SPARE TYRE tyre sealant kit instead of the spare Except for Type- R tyre.
Page 438 Changing a Flat Tyre Open the tailgate. Raise the luggage area floor by lifting up on the strap. Take the tool bag out of the rear Turn the jack’s end bracket side compartment. anticlockwise to loosen it, then remove the jack. Hook the strap on the back of the Remove the cover by turning the luggage area cover (if equipped)
Page 439 Changing a Flat Tyre UNDER-FLOOR BOX WHEEL NUTS VINYL BAG, TYRE NET WHEEL NUT WRENCH JACKING POINT Remove the under-floor box and Loosen each wheel nut 1/2 turn Place the jack under the jacking take out the vinyl bag and the tyre with the wheel nut wrench.
Page 440 Changing a Flat Tyre EXTENSION WHEEL NUT WRENCH BRAKE HUB Use the extension and the wheel Before mounting the spare tyre, Put on the spare tyre. Put the nut wrench as shown to raise the wipe any dirt off the mounting wheel nuts back on finger-tight, vehicle until the flat tyre is off the surface of the wheel and hub with...
Page 441 Changing a Flat Tyre Make sure to place the under-floor storage area lid (if equipped) on the upper position and put the flat tyre on the lid. Tighten the wheel nuts securely in Put the flat tyre in the supplied the same crisscross pattern.
Page 442 Changing a Flat Tyre Loose items can fly around the interior in a crash and could seriously injure the occupants. Store the wheel, jack, and tools securely before driving. Close the tailgate. Place the supplied tyre net on the Wrap the flat tyre with the net, luggage area, then attach the two then attach the other two hooks to hooks to the luggage hooks on the...
Page 443: Honda Trk
Instead, your vehicle has handling manual is included in the the tyre sealant kit (Honda TRK: kit. Symbols on the Cuts or piercing in the tyre tread temporary repair kit of TERRA-S ).
Page 444 Honda TRK (For some types) Instructions for Use TOOL KIT If you drive a vehicle after repair without extracting a nail or a screw, it may cause air leakage again or damage the inside and burst a tyre. If you have to drive, drive...
Page 445 Honda TRK (For some types) Contains ethylene glycol. Harmful if swallowed. Swallow plenty of water Aluminium and seek medical advice Sealed immediately. Irritating to eyes. Rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. Take out the temporary repair kit Keep locked up and out of and shake the bottle (A).
Page 446 Read the instructions carefully. Symbols on the label are to remind you to read the Honda TRK section for using the tyre sealant kit. If you have any questions about the tyre sealant kit, please contact your dealer.
Page 447 Honda TRK (For some types) A valve insert can jump out, if PLUG air remains in tyre. Be careful in removing valve insert. FILLER HOSE Unscrew the valve insert (F) using Pull the plug from the filler hose the valve remover (E). Do not place...
Page 448 Honda TRK (For some types) Hold the filling bottle with the filler Pull off the filler hose and firmly Affix a sticker of ‘‘Tyre Sealant in hose downwards and compress. screw the valve insert (F) into the the tyre’’ (G) on the wheel.
Page 449 Honda TRK (For some types) Screw the inflation hose (J) to the tyre valve (C). Fit the plug to socket (K) of the cigarette lighter. Do not affix a sticker on the steering wheel. The SRS air bag may not function.
Page 450 Honda TRK (For some types) AIR PRESSURE GAUGE Operate electric inflation pump for not longer than 15 minutes. It can cause overheating. POWER PLUG AIR COMPRESSOR SWITCH (L) (C) Turn the ignition switch to the ACCESSORY (I) position. Turn on the air compressor (L).
Page 451 Honda TRK (For some types) After 10 minutes or 5 km (3 miles) running, check the tyre pressure with the air compressor pressure gauge. Note that the air pressure must be checked with the air compressor turned off. If the tyre pressure is kept, the tyre puncture is sealed.
Page 452 Honda dealer. To repair detected, the tyre repair shop cannot drive on. the sealed tyre, consult your repair the sealed tyre. When you Inform a Honda dealer or a dealer. continue running, check tyre Roadside Assistance Service. pressure often and if tyre pressure...
Page 453 Symbols on the label are Instructions for Labels on the Air to remind you to read the section of Compressor Honda TRK for using the tyre Do not touch the air sealant kit. compressor with hands without protective clothing. Because it may be extremely hot while operating.
Page 454 Honda TRK (For some types) NOTE: Step 3. Sealant Extraction The power supply of the air Turn the ignition switch to the (For a Honda dealer) compressor is limited to the 12 volt ACCESSORY (I) position. Turn on Be careful not to spill sealant from a DC accessories of the vehicle.
Page 455 Honda TRK (For some types) Be careful not to cut a hand or a finger. Be careful not to damage the tyre or the wheel. Insert the hose through the valve Bend the hose and tie it with the hole into the tyre.
Page 456 Honda TRK (For some types) Sealant Label The sealant contains SEAL ethylene glycol. Swallowing the sealant can cause fatal poisoning. Drink with large quantities of water. Call a physician immediately. Getting the sealant in your eyes or on your skin can cause serious injury.
Page 457: If The Engine Won't Start
If the Engine Won’t Start Diagnosing why your engine won’t Nothing Happens or the Starter problem (see Emergency Towing start falls into two areas, depending Motor Operates Very Slowly on page on what you hear when you press When you press the ENGINE the ENGINE START button: START button, you do not hear the If the headlights dim noticeably or...
Page 458 If the Engine Won’t Start If the indicator is blinking, move Do you have fuel? Check the fuel After you parked the vehicle for the shift lever out from neutral, gauge; the low fuel indicator may an extended period or when the then return it again while pressing not be working.
Page 459: Jump Starting
Jump Starting Although this seems like a simple To jump start your vehicle: Except Type-R procedure, you should take several precautions. Open the bonnet, and check the physical condition of the battery. In very cold weather, check the condition of the electrolyte. If it A battery can explode if you seems slushy or frozen, do not try do not follow the correct...
Page 460 Jump Starting Type-R Except Type-R Except Type-R Connect one jumper cable to the Connect the second jumper cable positive ( ) terminal on your ＋ to the negative ( ) terminal on − Diesel models battery. Connect the other end to the booster battery.
Page 461 Jump Starting If the booster battery is in another Type-R Diesel models vehicle, have an assistant start that vehicle and run it at a fast idle. Start the vehicle. If the starter motor still operates slowly, check that the jumper cables have good metal-to-metal contact.
Page 462 Jump Starting Once the vehicle is running, On vehicles with i-SHIFT disconnect the negative cable from After jump starting, you must move your vehicle, then from the the shift lever to neutral and press booster battery. Disconnect the on the brake pedal for about 3 positive cable from your vehicle, seconds until the gear position and then from the booster battery.
Page 463: If The Engine Overheats (Petrol Models)
If the Engine Overheats (Petrol models) The pointer of the vehicle’s If you do not see steam or spray, temperature gauge should stay in leave the engine running and the midrange. If it climbs to the red watch the temperature gauge. If Steam and spray from an mark, you should determine the the high heat is due to overloading,...
Page 464 If the Engine Overheats (Petrol models) If you don’t find an obvious leak, Start the engine, and set the check the coolant level in the temperature control dial to radiator reserve tank (see page maximum heat (climate control to Removing the radiator cap AUTO at ‘‘...
Page 465: If The Engine Overheats (Diesel Models)
If the Engine Overheats (Diesel models) The pointer of your vehicle’s If you do not see steam or spray, temperature gauge should stay in leave the engine running and the midrange under most conditions. watch the temperature gauge. If Steam and spray from an It may go higher if you are driving up the high heat is due to overloading overheated engine can...
Page 466 If the Engine Overheats (Diesel models) Look for any obvious coolant leaks, Start the engine and set the such as a split radiator hose. temperature control dial to Everything is still extremely hot, maximum heat (climate control to Removing the expansion so use caution.
Page 467: Low Oil Pressure Indicator
Low Oil Pressure Indicator Start the engine, and watch the oil Low Oil Pressure pressure indicator. If it does not go Indicator This indicator should come on when Running the engine with low oil out within 10 seconds, turn off the the ignition switch is in the ON (II) pressure can cause serious engine.
Page 468: Oil Level Indicator
Oil Level Indicator page The oil level symbol/message OIL LEVEL INDICATOR display can be reset each time you If this symbol comes on, safely pull turn off the engine. When you start off the road, park the vehicle on level your trip again, the system begins to ground, turn off the engine and let monitor the engine oil level.
Page 469: Charging System Indicator
Oil Level Indicator, Charging System Indicator Charging System Oil Level Sensor Failure Indicator If you ignore the oil level indicator This indicator should come on when and keep driving with this indicator the ignition switch is in the ON (II) on, you can seriously damage the position, and go out after the engine engine.
Page 470: Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Petrol Models)
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Petrol models) This indicator comes on for acceleration and driving at high ＊ On European models, if you a few seconds when you speed. turn the ignition switch to the turn the ignition switch to the ON ON (II) position, without ＊...
Page 471: Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Diesel Models)
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Diesel models) This indicator comes on for dealer as soon as possible. Drive This indicator will also come on and a few seconds when you moderately until the dealer has you cannot restart the engine after turn the ignition switch to the ON inspected the problem.
Page 472: Pgm-Fi Warning
PGM-FI Warning watch the multi-information display. On diesel models If it appears again, have your vehicle This symbol or the symbol with a checked by your dealer as soon as message will also appear on the possible. Drive moderately until the multi-information display and you dealer has inspected the problem.
Page 473: Brake System Indicator
Brake System Indicator The brake system indicator However, if the brake pedal does not If you must drive the vehicle a short normally comes on when feel normal, you should take distance in this condition, drive you turn the ignition switch to the immediate action.
Page 474: Fuses
Fuses INTERIOR FUSE BOX Petrol models Diesel models UNDER-BONNET FUSE BOX UNDER-BONNET FUSE BOX The vehicle’s fuses are located in The under-bonnet fuse box is located two fuse boxes. in the back of the engine compartment on the left side. To The interior fuse box is on the open it, push the tabs as shown.
Page 475 Fuses Checking and Replacing Fuses FUSE FUSE BLOWN If something electrical in your vehicle stops working, the first thing you should check for is a blown fuse. Determine from the chart on pages on petrol models, and pages on diesel models, or the diagram on the fuse box lid, which fuse or fuses control that device.
Page 476 Fuses If you cannot drive the vehicle without fixing the problem, and you do not have a spare fuse, take a fuse of the same rating or a lower rating from one of the other circuits. Make sure you can do without that circuit temporarily (such as the cigarette lighter or radio).
Page 477 Fuses FUSE FUSE Replacing a fuse with one that has a higher rating greatly increases the chances of damaging the electrical system. If you do not have a replacement fuse with the proper rating for the circuit, install one with a lower rating.
Page 478: (Petrol Models)
Fuse Locations (Petrol models) UNDER-BONNET FUSE BOX The fuses contained in the under-bonnet fuse box vary slightly depending on models. The locations of fuses are shown with symbols on the fuse label. Refer to the table below for the fuses on your vehicle. Circuits Protected Circuits Protected Main Fuse Battery...
Page 479 Fuse Locations (Petrol models) INTERIOR FUSE BOX The fuses contained in the interior fuse box vary slightly depending on models. The locations of fuses are shown with symbols on the fuse label. Refer to the table below for the fuses on your vehicle. Circuits Protected Circuits Protected Headlight Low Beam Main...
Page 480: (Diesel Models)
Fuse Locations (Diesel models) UNDER-BONNET FUSE BOX The fuses contained in the under-bonnet fuse box vary slightly depending on models. The locations of fuses are shown with symbols on the fuse label. Refer to the table below for the fuses on your vehicle. Circuits Protected Circuits Protected Main Fuse Battery...
Page 481 Fuse Locations (Diesel models) INTERIOR FUSE BOX The fuses contained in the interior fuse box vary slightly depending on models. The locations of fuses are shown with symbols on the fuse label. Refer to the table below for the fuses on your vehicle. Circuits Protected Circuits Protected Headlight Low Beam Main...
Page 482: Emergency Towing
Emergency Towing If your vehicle needs to be towed, the cables lift that end of the vehicle call a professional towing service or off the ground. Your vehicle’s organization. Never tow your vehicle suspension and body can be Improper towing preparation will with just a rope or chain.
Page 483 Emergency Towing With the front wheels on the ground, If you decide to tow your vehicle it is best to tow the vehicle no farther with all four wheels on the ground, than 80 km (50 miles), and keep the make sure you use a properly- Trying to lift or tow your vehicle by speed below 55 km/h (35 mph).
Page 484 Emergency Towing If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck If your vehicle gets stuck in sand, mud, or snow, call a towing service to pull it out (see the previous page). For very short distances, such as freeing the vehicle, you can use the detachable front towing hook equipped with your vehicle.
Page 485 Emergency Towing Trying to lift or tow your vehicle by WHEEL NUT WRENCH the bumpers will cause serious damage. The bumpers are not designed to support the vehicle’s weight. If you slip the clutch for a long time while trying to get unstuck, you may overheat and damage the transmission.
Page 486: Technical Information
Technical Information The diagrams in this section give Identification Numbers ....484 you the dimensions and capacities of Specifications ........ . 487 your vehicle, and the locations of the Three Way Catalytic Converter identification numbers. (Petrol models) ......493 Catalytic Converter (Diesel models) ......
Page 487: Identification Numbers
Identification Numbers Your vehicle has several identifying numbers in various places. Except Type-R The chassis number is stamped on the fire wall. ENGINE NUMBER The engine number is stamped into the engine block. MANUAL TRANSMISSION NUMBER i-SHIFT (AUTOMATED MANUAL TRANSMISSION) NUMBER The transmission number is on a label on top of the transmission.
Page 488: Information
Identification Numbers The chassis and engine numbers Diesel models also appear on the plate attached to the driver’s doorjamb. On some types, a certification plate is attached to the driver’s doorjamb. The Vehicle Identification Number ENGINE NUMBER (VIN)/chassis number also appears on a plate fastened to the top of the dashboard on some types.
Page 489: Information
Identification Numbers The vehicle identification number (VIN)/chassis number is moulded VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN)/ ＊ BUILT DATE PLATE on the fire wall in the engine compartment. To access this number, remove the lid on the back of the engine compartment. Make sure to reinstall the lid before closing the bonnet.
Page 490: Specifications
Specifications Dimensions The towbar mounting point/rear Length 4,270 mm (168.1 in) over hang of coupling device Dimensions ＊ 4,285 mm (168.7 in) (Except Type-R) 655 mm (25.8 in) Width 1,785 mm (70.3 in) 621 mm (24.4 in) Height 1,460 mm (57.5 in) 538 mm (21.2 in) ＊...
Page 491: Information
Specifications Weights Except Type-R Curb weight Max. towing weight ＊＊ 1.8 models 1,196 1,317 kg (2,637 2,903 lbs) − − (EU) Trailer with 1,400 kg (3,086 lbs) ＊ 2.0 models (Type-R) 1,267 1,357 kg (2,793 2,992 lbs) − − brakes 1,500 kg (3,307 lbs) Diesel models...
Page 492: Information
Specifications Engine (Petrol models) Engine (Diesel models) Type Water cooled 4-stroke Type Water cooled 4-stroke DOHC in SOHC i-VTEC in line, line, 4-cylinder diesel engine with 4-cylinder gasoline engine turbo charger, intercooler Water cooled 4-stroke Bore x Stroke 85 x 97.1 mm (3.35 x 3.82 in) DOHC i-VTEC in line, Displacement 2,204 cm (134 cu-in)
Page 493: Information
Specifications Capacities Capacities Fuel tank Approx. Manual transmission fluid ＊ 50 (13.2 US gal , 11.0 Imp gal) (including i-SHIFT) ＊ Engine coolant Change 1.9 (2.0 US qt , 1.7 Imp qt) ＊＊＊ Change 4.4 (1.16 US gal , 0.97 Imp gal) 1.4 (1.5 US qt , 1.2 Imp qt) ＊...
Page 494: Information
Specifications Tyres Suspension Size/Pressure See tyre information label on Type Front Strut driver’s doorjamb or ask dealer Rear Torsion beam for information. Steering Alignment Type Rack and pinion, with electrical Toe-in Front 0.0 mm (0.00 in) power assistance Rear 4.0 mm (0.16 in) ＊...
Page 495: Information
Specifications Battery Lights ＊ − − Capacity 12 V 36 AH/5 HR Headlights High beam 12 V 55 W (H1) ＊ 12 V − 45 AH/20 HR Low beam 12 V − 55 W (H7) ＊＊ 12 V − 59 AH/5 HR 12 V −...
Page 496: Three Way Catalytic Converter (Petrol Models)
The catalytic converter is referred to as a three-way catalyst, since it acts on HC, CO, and NOx. A replacement unit must be an original Honda part or its equivalent. The three way catalytic converter THREE WAY CATALYTIC CONVERTER...
Page 497: (Diesel Models)
The catalytic converter is equipped with your vehicle to reduce HC, CO, NOx and PM. A replacement unit must be an original Honda part or its equivalent. OXIDATION CATALYTIC CONVERTER WITHOUT DPF Always use only diesel fuel recommended in this owner’s...
Page 498: Information
Catalytic Converters (Diesel models) The PM will be burnt out and DPF (Regeneration Required) removed from the DPF at a periodically high temperature of the catalytic converter while driving. While the PM is burnt, you may notice some changes on the instrument panel and the exhaust gas.
Page 499: Information
If you see this symbol or this symbol this happens, take your vehicle to a with a ‘‘CHECK SYSTEM’’ message Honda dealer as soon as possible to on the multi-information display have the DPF system checked. while the engine is running, it means...
Page 500: Index
Index Automatic Heating ......193 Wear Indicators ......338 Automatic Lighting Feature Braking System ......338 Accessories and Modifications . 308 Operation ........141 Break-in, New Vehicle ....298 ACCESSORY (Ignition Key System Warning ......
Page 501 Index Child Restraint Systems ....44 Clutch Fluid ........379 Lower Anchorages ..... . 49 Coat Hook ........179 Capacities Chart ......490 Tether Anchor Points ....58 Cold Weather, Starting Carbon Monoxide Hazard ....
Page 502 Disc Brake Wear Indicators ..338 Hazard Warning Flashers ..145 Disc Player ......225, 254 Starting (Petrol models with Honda TRK ....... . 440 Doors i-SHIFT) ........319 i-SHIFT System Indicator ..336 Locking and Unlocking ....
Page 503 High-Low Beam Switch ....140 Heaters ........166 High-mount Brake Light ....386 Fuel ......... . 298, 299 Honda TRK ........440 Cutoff System ......306 Halogen Headlight Bulbs ....387 Horn ..........3, 135 Diesel .........
Page 504 Index System Message ......79 Turn Signal and Hazard Identification Number, Warning ........82 Jacking up the Vehicle ....436 Vehicle ........486 ........81, 341 Jack, Tyre ........435 Ignition VSA Activation .....
Page 505 Index Locks Schedule ........355 Odometer, Trip ....... . 93 Anti-theft Steering Column ..149 Malfunction Indicator Fuel Fill Door ......299 Lamp ........467, 468 Change, When to ...... . 355 Glove Box ........176 Manual Transmission ....
Page 506 Index Parking Over Things That Using Child Restraint Systems Schedule ........355 Burn ..........337 with Tethers ......58 Spark Plugs ........ . 489 Petrol ..........298 Using Lower Anchorages ... 49 Tyres .......... . 413 Filling the Fuel Tank ....
Page 507 Index Seat Belts ........10, 22 Spare Tyre ........432 Steam Coming from Additional Information ....22 Compact ........432 Engine ........ . 460, 462 Automatic Seat Belt Inflating ........432 Steering Wheel Tensioners ....... .
Page 508 Index Taking Care of the Unexpected . 431 Tyre, How to Change a Flat ..434 Vehicle Capacity Load ....311 Tape Player ......235, 265 Tyres ..........411 Vehicle Dimensions ...... . 487 Technical Descriptions Air Pressure ......
Page 509 Index Wheels Adjusting the Steering ....147 Alignment and Balance .... . 413 Cleaning Aluminium Alloys ..425 Compact Spare ......432 Nut Wrench ....... . 436 Windows Auto Reverse ......169 Cleaning ........428 Operating the Power ....

Honda 2007 Civic Hatchback Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Driver and Passenger Safety

Instruments and Controls

Features

Before Driving

Driving

Maintenance

Appearance Care

Taking Care of the Unexpected

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