Page 2: Table Of Contents
2 Driving P. 303 The information and specifications included in this publication were Before Driving P. 304 Towing a Trailer P. 309 in effect at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd. Rearview Camera P. 342 Refueling P. 343 Fuel Economy P.
Page 3 Contents Quick Reference Guide P. 2 Child Safety P. 52 Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 64 Safety Labels P. 65 Safe Driving P. 27 Instrument Panel P. 67 Opening and Closing the Trunk P. 121 Security System P. 125 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 128 Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P.
Page 4 Quick Reference Guide Visual Index ❙ ECON Button (P 325) ❙ (Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®) System OFF) Button (P 330) ❙ System Indicators (P 68) ❙ Gauges (P 82) ❙ Information Display (P 84) ❙ intelligent Multi-Information Display (i-MID) (P 86) ❙...
Page 5 ❙ Headlights/Turn Signals (P 136) ❙ Fog Lights (P 139) ❙ LaneWatch (P 331) ❙ Km/Mile Change Knob (P 82) ❙ CLOCK Knob (P 104) ❙ (Select/Reset) Knob (P 84, 87) ❙ Brightness Control (P 141) ❙ (Display/Information) Button (P 86) ❙...
Page 6 Visual Index ❙ Power Window Switches (P 128) ❙ Power Door Lock Master Switch (P 116) ❙ Door Mirror Controls (P 144) ❙ Rearview Mirror (P 144) ❙ Interior Fuse Box (P 440) ❙ Driver's Front Airbag (P 42) ❙ Passenger's Front Airbag (P 42) ❙...
Page 7 ❙ Seat Belt (Installing a Child Seat) (P 59) ❙ Seat Belt to Secure a Child Seat (P 61) ❙ Side Curtain Airbags (P 48) ❙ Coat Hook (P 159) ❙ Grab Handle ❙ Seat Belts (P 32) ❙ Moonroof Switch (P 130) ❙...
Page 8 Visual Index ❙ Maintenance Under the Hood (P 361) ❙ Windshield Wipers (P 140, 389) ❙ Power Door Mirrors (P 144) ❙ Door Lock/Unlock Control (P 109) ❙ Headlights (P 136, 376) ❙ Front Turn Signal/Parking/Side Marker Lights (P 136, 383) ❙...
Page 9 Eco Assist System (P 325) Ambient Meter ● Changes color to reflect your driving style. Green: Fuel efficient driving Blue green: Moderate acceleration/ deceleration Blue: Aggressive acceleration/ deceleration ● The ambient meter color changes in accordance with your brake or accelerator pedal operation.
Page 10 Safe Driving (P 27) Airbags (P 39) ● Your vehicle is fitted with airbags to help protect you and your passengers during a moderate-to-severe collision. Child Safety (P 52) ● All children 12 and younger should be seated in the rear seat. ●...
Page 11 Instrument Panel (P 67) Gauges /Information Display (P 82) (P 84) intelligent Multi-Information Display (i-MID) /System Indicators (P 86) (P 68) 2.4 ℓ engine models Speedometer System Indicators System Indicators i-VTEC Ambient Meter Indicator Malfunction Turn Signal and Indicator Lamp Hazard Warning Instant Fuel Indicators...
Page 12 Controls (P 103) Clock ENGINE START/STOP Lights (P 104) (P 136) Button Light Control Switches Models without navigation system ● Press the button to change the vehicle’s Models without display audio power mode. High Beam Low Beam Flashing Wipers and Washers (P 140) Press the CLOCK knob to access the clock adjustment mode screen.
Page 13 Steering Wheel Trunk Power Windows (P 143) (P 121) (P 128) ● To adjust, pull the adjustment lever ● With the ignition switch in ON , open towards you, adjust to the desired and close the power windows. ● If the power window lock button is in the position, then lock the lever back in place.
Page 14: Heating And Cooling System
Heating and Cooling System (P 161) ● Rotate the fan control dial to adjust the fan speed and airflow. ● Press the Mode buttons ( ) to select the vents air flows from. ● Rotate the temperature control dial to adjust the temperature. ●...
Page 15 Climate Control System (P165) ● Press the AUTO button to activate the climate control system. ● Press the button to turn the system on or off. ● Press the button to defrost the windshield. On models with navigation system The climate control system is voice operable. See the Navigation System Manual for complete details. AUTO Button (ON/OFF) Button Temperature...
Page 16: Controls P
Features Audio system (P 170) (P 169) () See the Navigation System Manual For navigation system operation Audio Remote Controls (P 174) (P 176) Models with information display Button (CD Eject) Button CD Slot CD/AUX Button AM Button FM Button VOL/PWR TUNE/SOUND SOURCE...
Page 17 (P 179) Models with one display i-MID 75° 002300 miles (Power) Button CD Slot Preset Buttons (1-6) Button SCAN Button (CD Eject) Button AUX Button FM Button AM Button CD Button (Seek/Skip) Button (Seek/Skip) Button SETUP Button PHONE Button Selector Knob Button * Not available on all models...
Page 18 (P 197) Models with display audio system i-MID 75° 002300 miles CD Slot (CD Eject) Button Button (Power) Button HOME HOME Screen MENU BACK...
Page 19 Driving (P 303) Manual Transmission (P 322) Automatic Transmission (CVT) (P 320) ● Shift to and depress the brake pedal when starting the engine. ● Shifting Park Release Button Turn off or start the engine. Shift Lever Transmission is locked. Reverse Used when reversing.
Page 20 VSA® OFF Button Refueling (P 330) (P 343) ● The vehicle stability assist (VSA®) system Fuel recommendation: 1.8 ℓ engine models helps stabilize the vehicle during Unleaded gasoline with a pump octane number 87 or cornering, and helps maintain traction higher required while accelerating on loose or slippery road surfaces.
Page 21 Maintenance (P 349) Under the Hood (P 361) ● Check engine oil, engine coolant, and windshield washer Wiper Blades (P 389) fluid. Add when necessary. ● Replace blades if they leave streaks ● Check brake fluid and clutch fluid. across the windshield. ●...
Page 22: Handling The Unexpected
Handling the Unexpected (P 409) Flat Tire Engine Won't Start Overheating (P 411, 418) (P 433) ● Park in a safe location. If you do not see ● Park in a safe location and replace the (P 426) steam under the hood, open the hood, flat tire with the compact spare tire ●...
Page 23: What To Do If
What to Do If The ignition switch does The steering wheel may be locked. ● not turn from Models without smart entry system Why? Try to turn the steering wheel left and right ● while turning the ignition key. Models with smart entry system Move the steering wheel left and right while pressing the ●...
Page 24 The rear door cannot be Check if the childproof lock is in the opened from inside the lock position. If so, open the rear vehicle. Why? door with the outside door handle. To cancel this function, push the lever to the unlock position. Models with remote transmitter If you do not open the doors within 30 seconds, the doors are Why do the doors lock...
Page 25 2.4 ℓ engine models Unleaded gasoline with a pump octane number of 91 or higher Is it possible to use is recommended. unleaded gasoline with a If premium unleaded gasoline with a PON of 91 or higher is not Pump Octane Number available, you can temporarily use the gasoline with a PON of (PON) of 87 or higher on 87 or higher.
Page 26: California Proposition 65 Warning
California Proposition 65 Warning To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is required, and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the WARNING: This product contains or emits vehicle manufacturer, other parties, such as law enforcement, that chemicals known to the state of California to cause have the special equipment, can read the information if they have cancer and birth defects or other reproductive...
Page 27: A Few Words About Safety
A Few Words About Safety You will find this important safety information in a variety of forms, including: Your safety, and the safety of others, is very important. And ● Safety Labels - on the vehicle. operating this vehicle safely is an important responsibility. ●...
Page 29: Safe Driving
Safe Driving You can find many safety recommendations throughout this chapter, and throughout this manual. For Safe Driving Side Curtain Airbags ......48 Important Safety Precautions ..... 28 Airbag System Indicators....49 Your Vehicle's Safety Features.... 30 Airbag Care ........51 Seat Belts Child Safety About Your Seat Belts......
Page 30: For Safe Driving
For Safe Driving The following pages explain your vehicle's safety features and how to use them properly. The safety precautions below are ones that we consider to be among the most important. Important Safety Precautions 1Important Safety Precautions Some states, provinces and territories prohibit the use ■...
Page 31 uuFor Safe DrivinguImportant Safety Precautions ■ Pay appropriate attention to the task of driving safely Engaging in cell phone conversation or other activities that keep you from paying close attention to the road, other vehicles, and pedestrians could lead to a crash. Remember, situations can change quickly, and only you can decide when it is safe to divert some attention away from driving.
Page 32: Your Vehicle's Safety Features
uuFor Safe DrivinguYour Vehicle's Safety Features Your Vehicle's Safety Features 1Your Vehicle's Safety Features Your vehicle is equipped with many features that work together to help 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...
Page 33: Adjusting The Seats P
uuFor Safe DrivinguYour Vehicle's Safety Features ■ 1Safety CheckList Safety CheckList If the door open indicator is on, a door is not For the safety of you and your passengers, make a habit of checking these items completely closed. Close all doors tightly until the each time before you drive.
Page 34: Seat Belts
Seat Belts About Your Seat Belts Seat belts are the single most effective safety device because they keep you 1About Your Seat Belts connected to the vehicle so that you can take advantage of many built-in safety WARNING features. They also help keep you from being thrown against the inside of the vehicle, against other passengers, or out of the vehicle.
Page 35: Seat Belt Reminder
uuSeat BeltsuAbout Your Seat Belts ■ Proper use of seat belts 1About Your Seat Belts Follow these guidelines for proper use: If a rear seat passenger moves around and extends • All occupants should sit upright, well back in the seat, and remain in that position the seat belt, the lockable retractor may activate.
Page 36: Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners
uuSeat BeltsuAbout Your Seat Belts ■ 1Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners The seat belt tensioners can only operate once. The front seats are equipped with automatic seat belt tensioners to enhance safety. If a tensioner is activated, the SRS indicator will come on.
Page 37: Fastening A Seat Belt
uuSeat BeltsuFastening a Seat Belt Fastening a Seat Belt After adjusting a front seat to the proper position, and while sitting upright and well 1Fastening a Seat Belt back in the seat: No one should sit in a seat with an inoperative seat 2 Adjusting the Seats P.
Page 38 uuSeat BeltsuFastening a Seat Belt 3. Position the lap part of the belt as low as 1Fastening a Seat Belt possible across your hips, then pull up on WARNING the shoulder part of the belt so the lap part Lap belt fits snugly.
Page 39: Advice For Pregnant Women
uuSeat BeltsuFastening a Seat Belt ■ 1Advice for Pregnant Women Advice for Pregnant Women Each time you have a checkup, ask your doctor if it is If you are pregnant, the best way to protect yourself and your unborn child when okay for you to drive.
Page 40: Seat Belt Inspection
uuSeat BeltsuSeat Belt Inspection Seat Belt Inspection Regularly check the condition of your seat belts as follows: 1Seat Belt Inspection WARNING • Pull each belt out fully, and look for frays, cuts, burns, and wear. • Check that the latches work smoothly and the belts retract easily. Not checking or maintaining seat belts can If a belt does not retract easily, cleaning the belt may correct the problem.
Page 41: Airbags
Airbags Airbag System Components Continued...
Page 42: Passenger's Front Airbag
uuAirbagsuAirbag System Components The front, front side, and side curtain An electronic control unit that continually Impact sensors that can detect a airbags are deployed according to the monitors and records information about moderate-to-severe front or side impact. direction and severity of impact. Both side the sensors, the airbag activators, the curtain airbags are deployed in a rollover.
Page 43 uuAirbagsuAirbag System Components ■ 1Important Facts About Your Airbags Important Facts About Your Airbags Do not attempt to deactivate your airbags. Together, Airbags can pose serious hazards. To do their job, airbags must inflate with airbags and seat belts provide the best protection. tremendous force.
Page 44: Types Of Airbags
uuAirbagsuTypes of Airbags Types of Airbags Your vehicle is equipped with three types of airbags: 1Types of Airbags • Front airbags: Airbags in front of the driver's and front passenger's seats. The airbags can inflate whenever the ignition switch • Side airbags: Airbags in the driver's and front passenger's seat-backs. is in ON •...
Page 45 uuAirbagsuFront Airbags (SRS) ■ Operation Front airbags are designed to inflate during moderate-to-severe frontal collisions. When the vehicle decelerates suddenly, the sensors send information to the control unit which signals one or both front airbags to inflate. A frontal collision can be either head-on or angled between two vehicles, or when a vehicle crashes into a stationary object, such as a concrete wall.
Page 46 uuAirbagsuFront Airbags (SRS) ■ When front airbags should not deploy Minor frontal crashes: Front airbags were designed to supplement seat belts and help save lives, not to prevent minor scrapes, or even broken bones that might occur during a less than moderate-to-severe frontal crash. Side impacts: Front airbags can provide protection when a sudden deceleration causes a driver or front passenger to move towards the front of the vehicle.
Page 47: Passenger's Front Airbag
Do not place any cover over the passenger side The passenger's advanced front airbag system dashboard. has weight sensors. Although Honda recommends against Passenger’s carrying an infant or small child in front, if the Seat sensors detect the weight of a child (up to...
Page 48: Side Airbags
uuAirbagsuSide Airbags Side Airbags The side airbags help protect the torso and pelvis of the driver or a front passenger 1Side Airbags during a moderate-to-severe side impact. Make sure you and your front passenger always sit upright. Leaning into the path of a side airbag can ■...
Page 49 uuAirbagsuSide Airbags ■ When a side airbag deploys with little or no visible damage Because the airbag systems senses sudden acceleration, a strong impact to the side of the vehicle's framework can cause a side airbag to deploy. In such cases, there may be little or no damage, but the side impact sensors detected a severe enough impact to deploy the airbag.
Page 50: Side Curtain Airbags
uuAirbagsuSide Curtain Airbags Side Curtain Airbags The side curtain airbags help protect the heads of the driver and passengers in outer 1Side Curtain Airbags seating positions during a moderate-to-severe side impact. The side curtain airbags If the SRS control unit senses that your vehicle is equipped in this vehicle are also designed to help reduce the likelihood of partial and about to rollover, it immediately deploys both side complete ejection of vehicle occupants through side windows in crashes, particularly...
Page 51: Airbag System Indicators
uuAirbagsuAirbag System Indicators ■ When side curtain airbags deploy in a frontal collision One or both side curtain airbags may inflate in a moderate-to-severe angled frontal collision. In this case, the side curtain airbags will deploy slightly after the front airbags. Airbag System Indicators If a problem occurs in the airbag system, the SRS indicator will come on and a message appears on the i-MID...
Page 52: Passenger's Front Airbag
uuAirbagsuAirbag System Indicators ■ 1Passenger Airbag Off Indicator Passenger Airbag Off Indicator If the indicator comes on with no front passenger and ■ When the passenger airbag off no objects on the passenger’s seat, or with an adult U.S. Canada indicator comes on riding there, something may be interfering with the The indicator comes on to alert you that the...
Page 53: Airbag Care
This would likely disable the driver's seat position sensor or the weight sensors in the passenger's seat. If it is necessary to remove or modify a front seat to accommodate a person with disabilities, contact a Honda dealer, or for U.S. vehicles, American Honda Automobile Customer Service at 800-999-1009 and for Canadian vehicles,...
Page 54: Child Safety
Child Safety Protecting Child Passengers Each year, many children are injured or killed in vehicle crashes because they are 1Protecting Child Passengers either unrestrained or not properly restrained. In fact, vehicle accidents are the WARNING number one cause of death of children ages 12 and under. Children who are unrestrained or To reduce the number of child deaths and injuries, every state, Canadian province improperly restrained can be seriously...
Page 55: Passenger's Front Airbag
uuChild SafetyuProtecting Child Passengers • Any child who is too small to wear a seat belt correctly must be restrained in an 1Protecting Child Passengers approved child seat that is properly secured to the vehicle using either the lap belt WARNING portion of the lap/shoulder belt or the lower anchors of the LATCH system.
Page 56: Protecting Infants
uuChild SafetyuSafety of Infants and Small Children Safety of Infants and Small Children ■ 1Protecting Infants Protecting Infants WARNING An infant must be properly restrained in a rear-facing, reclining child seat until the infant reaches the seat maker's weight or height limit for the seat, and the infant is Placing a rear-facing child seat in the front at least one year old.
Page 57: Passenger's Front Airbag
uuChild SafetyuSafety of Infants and Small Children ■ 1Protecting Smaller Children Protecting Smaller Children WARNING If a child is at least one year old and within the weight range indicated by the child seat manufacturer, the child should be properly restrained in a firmly secured Placing a forward-facing child seat in the forward-facing child seat.
Page 58: Selecting A Child Seat
uuChild SafetyuSafety of Infants and Small Children ■ 1Selecting a Child Seat Selecting a Child Seat Installation of a LATCH-compatible child seat is Most child seats are LATCH-compatible (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren). simple. Some have a rigid-type connector, while others have a flexible-type connector. Both are equally easy to use.
Page 59: Installing A Latch-Compatible Child Seat
uuChild SafetyuSafety of Infants and Small Children ■ Installing a LATCH-Compatible Child Seat A LATCH-compatible child seat can be installed in either of the two outer rear seats. A child seat is attached to the lower anchors with either the rigid or flexible type of connectors.
Page 60 uuChild SafetyuSafety of Infants and Small Children 1Installing a LATCH-Compatible Child Seat For your child's safety, when using a child seat installed using the LATCH system, make sure that the seat is properly secured to the vehicle. A child seat that is not properly secured will not adequately protect a child in a crash and may cause injury to the child or other vehicle occupants.
Page 61 uuChild SafetyuSafety of Infants and Small Children ■ 1Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt A child seat that is not properly secured will not 1. Place the child seat on the vehicle seat. adequately protect a child in a crash and may cause 2.
Page 62 uuChild SafetyuSafety of Infants and Small Children 6. Make sure the child seat is firmly secured by 1Installing a Child Seat with a Seat Belt rocking it forward and back and side to To deactivate a lockable retractor, release the buckle side;...
Page 63 uuChild SafetyuSafety of Infants and Small Children ■ Adding Security with a Tether 1Adding Security with a Tether Since a tether can provide additional security to the A tether anchorage point is provided behind Tether Anchorage Points lap/shoulder seat belt installation, we recommend each rear seating position.
Page 64: Passenger's Front Airbag
uuChild SafetyuSafety of Larger Children Safety of Larger Children ■ 1Safety of Larger Children Protecting Larger Children WARNING The following pages give instructions on how to check proper seat belt fit, what kind of booster seat to use if one is needed, and important precautions for a child who Allowing a child age 12 or under to sit in must sit in front.
Page 65: Booster Seats
uuChild SafetyuSafety of Larger Children ■ 1Booster Seats Booster Seats When installing a booster seat, make sure to read the If a lap/shoulder seat belt cannot be used instructions that came with it, and install the seat properly, position the child in a booster seat in accordingly.
Page 66: Exhaust Gas Hazard
Exhaust Gas Hazard Carbon Monoxide Gas The engine exhaust from this vehicle contains carbon monoxide, a colorless, 1Carbon Monoxide Gas odorless, and highly toxic gas. As long as you properly maintain your vehicle, carbon WARNING monoxide gas will not get into the interior. Carbon monoxide gas is toxic.
Page 67: Safety Labels
Safety Labels Label Locations These labels are in the locations shown. They warn you of potential hazards that can cause serious injury or death. Read these labels carefully. If a label comes off or becomes hard to read (except for the U.S. dashboard label which may be removed by the owner), contact a dealer for a replacement.
Page 69: Instrument Panel
Instrument Panel This chapter describes the buttons, indicators, and gauges that are used while driving. Indicators ..........68 intelligent Multi-Information Display (i- MID) Warning and Information Messages ........77 Gauges and Displays Gauges..........82 Information Display ......84 intelligent Multi-Information Display (i- MID) ..........
Page 70: Indicators
Indicators Indicator Name On/Blinking Explanation Message Comes on for a few seconds when Comes on while driving - Make sure ● ● you turn the ignition switch to ON the parking brake is released. Check the , then goes off if the parking brake fluid level.
Page 71 uuIndicatorsu Indicator Name On/Blinking Explanation Message Comes on when you turn the Comes on while driving - Immediately ● ● ignition switch to ON , and stop in a safe place. Low Oil Pressure goes off when the engine starts. 2 If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Indicator Comes On P.
Page 72 uuIndicatorsu Indicator Name On/Blinking Explanation Message Shift Lever Indicates the current shift lever ● Position — 2 Shifting P. 320 position. Indicator Comes on for a few seconds when Blinks while driving - Avoid sudden ● ● you turn the ignition switch to ON starts and acceleration and have your Transmission , then goes off.
Page 73 uuIndicatorsu Indicator Name On/Blinking Explanation Message Comes on when the fuel reserve is Comes on - Refuel your vehicle as ● ● running low (approximately 1.9 U.S. soon as possible. Low Fuel Indicator gal./7.5 Liter left). Blinks - Have your vehicle checked by ●...
Page 74 uuIndicatorsu Indicator Name On/Blinking Explanation Message Comes on for a few seconds when Blinks while driving - Drive slowly to ● ● you turn the ignition switch to ON prevent overheating. High Temperature , then goes off. Stays on while driving - Immediately ●...
Page 75 uuIndicatorsu Indicator Name On/Blinking Explanation Message Comes on for a few seconds if you turn the Goes off when the trunk is closed. ● ● Trunk Open ignition switch to ON , then goes off. Comes on if the trunk is not completely ●...
Page 76 uuIndicatorsu Indicator Name On/Blinking Explanation Message Comes on for a few seconds when ● While the indicator is on, press the ● you turn the ignition switch to ON (display/information) button to see the , then goes off. message again. Comes on along with a beep when a ●...
Page 77 uuIndicatorsu Indicator Name On/Blinking Explanation Message Comes on briefly when you turn the Blinks - You cannot start the engine. ● ● Turn the ignition switch to LOCK ignition switch to ON , then pull the key out, and then insert the key goes off.
Page 78 uuIndicatorsu Indicator Name On/Blinking Explanation Message Comes on for a few seconds when ● you turn the ignition switch to ON ECON Mode , then goes off. 2 ECON Button P. 325 Indicator Comes on when you press the ● ECON button.
Page 79: Intelligent Multi-Information Display (I-Mid) Warning And Information Messages
uuIndicatorsuintelligent Multi-Information Display (i-MID) Warning and Information Messages intelligent Multi-Information Display (i-MID) Warning and Information Messages The following messages appear only on the i-MID. Press the (display/information) button to see the message again with the system message indicator on. Message Condition Explanation Appears when the fuel fill cap is loose or is not...
Page 80 uuIndicatorsuintelligent Multi-Information Display (i-MID) Warning and Information Messages Models without smart entry system Message Condition Explanation Appears when you open the driver's door while the Turn the ignition switch to LOCK 0 , then remove the ● ● ignition key is in ACCESSORY key.
Page 81 uuIndicatorsuintelligent Multi-Information Display (i-MID) Warning and Information Messages Models with smart entry system Message Condition Explanation Automatic transmission (CVT) models Appears after you set the power mode to ● 2 Starting the Engine P. 313 ACCESSORY or ON. Manual transmission models Except U.S.
Page 82 uuIndicatorsuintelligent Multi-Information Display (i-MID) Warning and Information Messages Message Condition Explanation Automatic Appears if you push the ENGINE START/STOP U.S. models ● transmission button to turn the engine off without the shift lever Move the shift lever to P . The power mode changes to ●...
Page 83 uuIndicatorsuintelligent Multi-Information Display (i-MID) Warning and Information Messages Message Condition Explanation Appears three seconds after the TO START ENGINE: ● BRAKE + PUSH (CVT models)/TO START ENGINE: CLUTCH +PUSH (manual transmission models) messages appears. Appears three seconds after you bring the smart ●...
Page 84: Gauges And Displays Gauges
Gauges and Displays Gauges Gauges include the speedometer, tachometer, fuel gauge, and related indicators. 1Gauges They are displayed when the ignition switch is in ON Press and hold the km/mile change knob until you hear a beep. The speedometer reading and the ■...
Page 85 uuGauges and DisplaysuGauges ■ 1Rev indicators i-VTEC and Rev Indicators When the fifth indicator (red) comes on, the engine ■ i-VTEC indicator has reached its maximum output. i-VTEC Indicator Comes on when the i-VTEC system switches the low RPM cams to the high RPM cams. When all the indicators are on, the tachometer reading is on the verge of entering into the red zone.
Page 86: Information Display
uuGauges and DisplaysuInformation Display Information Display The information display shows the odometer, trip meter, engine oil life and 1Switching the Display maintenance service item codes, and other gauges. Each time you press the knob, the information display changes as follows: ■...
Page 87: Average Fuel Economy
uuGauges and DisplaysuInformation Display ■ Average Fuel Economy Shows the estimated average fuel economy of each trip meter in mpg or l/100 km. The display is updated at set intervals. When a trip meter is reset, the average fuel economy is also reset. ■...
Page 88: Intelligent Multi-Information Display (I-Mid)
uuGauges and Displaysuintelligent Multi-Information Display (i-MID) intelligent Multi-Information Display (i-MID) The i-MID shows the odometer, trip meter, outside temperature indicator, and other 1Switching the Display gauges. To change the item displayed on the fuel It also displays important messages such as warnings and other helpful information. consumption screen: 1.
Page 89: Instrument Panel Overview
uuGauges and Displaysuintelligent Multi-Information Display (i-MID) ■ Trip computer Press the (Select/Reset) knob to change the display. 123456 123456 123456 24.0 123.4 12.3 Odometer Trip A Trip B Outside temperature (Select/ Reset) Knob ■ Odometer Shows the total number of miles or kilometers that your vehicle has accumulated. ■...
Page 90: Elapsed Time
uuGauges and Displaysuintelligent Multi-Information Display (i-MID) ■ 1Average Fuel Economy Average Fuel Economy You can change when to reset the average fuel Shows the estimated average fuel economy of each trip meter in mpg or l/100 km. economy. The display is updated at set intervals. When a trip meter is reset, the average fuel 2 Customized Features P.
Page 91: Outside Temperature
uuGauges and Displaysuintelligent Multi-Information Display (i-MID) ■ 1Outside Temperature Outside Temperature The temperature sensor is in the front bumper. Shows the outside temperature in Fahrenheit (U.S.) or Celsius (Canada). Road heat and exhaust from another vehicle can affect the temperature reading when your vehicle ■...
Page 92 uuGauges and Displaysuintelligent Multi-Information Display (i-MID) ■ 1Customized Features Customized Features To customize other features, press the Use the i-MID to customize certain features. button. 2 List of customizable options P. 94 ■ How to customize 2 P. 98 Select the Vehicle Menu screen by pressing the MENU button while the ignition switch is in ON , and the vehicle is at a complete stop.
Page 93 uuGauges and Displaysuintelligent Multi-Information Display (i-MID) ■ Customization flow 1Customized Features Press the MENU button. You can exit the customizing screen at any time by pressing the MENU button. Vehicle Menu Vehicle Information Maintenance info Odometer/Trip Meter Trip Meter Reset Select Trip/Odometer Adjust Clock * Not available on all models...
Page 94 uuGauges and Displaysuintelligent Multi-Information Display (i-MID) Customize Settings TPMS Calibration Select Wallpaper Import Wallpaper Delete Wallpaper Trip Meter Item to Display Welcome Screen Display Setup Color Theme Keyless Start Guidance Screens Turn by Turn Display Language Selection Adjust Outside Temp. Display Trip A reset trigger Trip Computer Setup Trip B reset trigger...
Page 95 uuGauges and Displaysuintelligent Multi-Information Display (i-MID) Interior Light Dimming Time Lighting Setup Headlight Auto Off Timer Auto Light Sensitivity Auto Door Lock Door Lock Mode Door Setup Auto Unlock All Doors Keyless Lock Acknowledgment Security Relock Timer Default All * Not available on all models Continued...
Page 96 uuGauges and Displaysuintelligent Multi-Information Display (i-MID) ■ List of customizable options Setup Group Customizable Features Description Selectable settings Vehicle Maintenance info Resets the Maintenance Minder No/Yes Information Trip Meter Reset Resets the trip meter. Trip A/Trip B Odometer/ Switches between odometer, trip meter A, and trip Trip Meter Select Trip/Odometer /Trip A/Trip B...
Page 97 uuGauges and Displaysuintelligent Multi-Information Display (i-MID) Setup Group Customizable Features Description Selectable settings 1.8 ℓ engine models Range /Elapsed time/ Selects an item to be displayed along with average Average speed Trip Meter fuel economy. Item to 2.4 ℓ engine models Display Average Fuel /Range/...
Page 98 uuGauges and Displaysuintelligent Multi-Information Display (i-MID) Setup Group Customizable Features Description Selectable settings Adjust Outside -5°F ~ ±0°F ~ +5°F (U.S.) Adjusts the temperature reading by a few degrees. Temp. -3°C ~ ±0°C ~ +3°C (Canada) Display Changes the setting of how to reset trip meter A, Trip A reset With refuel/IGN Off/Manual average fuel economy A, average speed A, and...
Page 99 uuGauges and Displaysuintelligent Multi-Information Display (i-MID) Setup Group Customizable Features Description Selectable settings Interior Light Changes the length of time the interior lights stay 60sec/30sec /15sec Dimming Time on after you close the doors. Lighting Headlight Changes the length of time the exterior lights stay 60sec/30sec/15sec /0sec Setup...
Page 100 uuGauges and Displaysuintelligent Multi-Information Display (i-MID) Models with one display 1Customized Features ■ Example for customizing wallpapers • When importing wallpaper files, the image must be You can customize the display from clock to wallpaper. in the USB flash drive’s root directory. Images in a folder cannot be imported.
Page 101 uuGauges and Displaysuintelligent Multi-Information Display (i-MID) 5. Select Import Wallpaper with the button, then press the SOURCE button. The file names are displayed on the screen. 6. Press the - button until the file name you want to store appears on the center of the display, then press the SOURCE button.
Page 102 uuGauges and Displaysuintelligent Multi-Information Display (i-MID) 9. Select the location you want to store the image file in with the - button, then press the SOURCE button. 10. Press the MENU button to exit the customize screen.
Page 103 uuGauges and Displaysuintelligent Multi-Information Display (i-MID) Selecting a Wallpaper 1. Press the MENU button. 2. Select Customize Settings with the - button, then press the SOURCE button. 3. Select Display Setup with the button, then press the SOURCE button. 4. Select Select Wallpaper with the button, then press the SOURCE button.
Page 105: Controls
Controls This chapter explains how to operate the various controls necessary for driving. Clock ..........104 Operating the Switches Around the Adjusting the Mirrors Locking and Unlocking the Doors Steering Wheel Interior Rearview Mirror ....144 Key Types and Functions ....106 Ignition Switch .......
Page 106: Clock
Clock Adjusting the Clock Models without navigation system 1Adjusting the Clock You can adjust the time in the clock display, using the CLOCK knob with the ignition Models with navigation system switch in ON The clock is automatically updated through the navigation system, so the time does not need to be adjusted.
Page 107 uuClockuAdjusting the Clock Models with display audio 1Adjusting the Clock ■ Using the Settings menu on the audio/ Models with display audio information screen You can customize the clock display to show the 12 1. Select Settings. hour clock or 24 hour clock. 2 Customized Features P.
Page 108: Locking And Unlocking The Doors
Locking and Unlocking the Doors Key Types and Functions This vehicle comes with the following keys: 1Key Types and Functions All the keys have an immobilizer system. The ■ immobilizer system helps to protect against vehicle Master Keys theft. 2 Immobilizer System P. 125 Master key without Smart entry Master key with remote transmitter...
Page 109: Key Number Tag
uuLocking and Unlocking the DoorsuKey Types and Functions ■ 1Valet Key Valet Key When you need to leave a key with a third party, Can be used to start and stop the engine, and leave the valet key. lock and unlock driver's door. Gray ■...
Page 110: Low Smart Entry Remote Signal Strength
uuLocking and Unlocking the DoorsuLow Smart Entry Remote Signal Strength Low Smart Entry Remote Signal Strength The vehicle transmits radio waves to locate the smart entry remote when locking/ 1Low Smart Entry Remote Signal Strength unlocking the doors, opening the trunk, or to start the engine. Communication between the smart entry remote and the vehicle consumes the smart entry remote’s In the following cases, locking/unlocking the doors, opening the trunk, or starting...
Page 111: Locking/Unlocking The Doors From The Outside
uuLocking and Unlocking the DoorsuLocking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside 1Using the Remote Transmitter ■ Using the Remote Transmitter If you do not open a door within 30 seconds of ■ Locking the doors unlocking the vehicle with the remote transmitter, Lock Button Press the lock button.
Page 112 uuLocking and Unlocking the DoorsuLocking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside ■ Unlocking the doors 1Using the Remote Transmitter Press the unlock button. If the distance at which the remote transmitter works Once: varies, the battery is probably low. Some exterior lights flash twice, and the driver's door unlocks. If the LED does not come on when you press a button, the battery is dead.
Page 113: Using The Smart Entry With Push Button Start System
uuLocking and Unlocking the DoorsuLocking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside ■ 1Using the Smart Entry with Push Button Start System Using the Smart Entry with Push Button Start System • Do not leave the smart entry remote in the vehicle When you carry the smart entry remote, you when you get out.
Page 114 uuLocking and Unlocking the DoorsuLocking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside ■ Unlocking the doors and the trunk 1Using the Smart Entry with Push Button Start System Grab the driver’s door handle: If you do not open a door within 30 seconds of The driver’s door unlocks.
Page 115 uuLocking and Unlocking the DoorsuLocking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside ■ 1Locking/Unlocking the Doors Using a Key Locking/Unlocking the Doors Using a Key Models with remote transmitter Fully insert the key and turn it. When you lock the driver's door with a key, all the other doors lock at the same time.
Page 116: Locking/Unlocking The Doors From The Inside
uuLocking and Unlocking the DoorsuLocking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside ■ 1Using the Lock Tab Using the Lock Tab Models with remote transmitter ■ Locking a door When you lock the door using the lock tab on the To Lock Lock Tab Push the lock tab forward.
Page 117 uuLocking and Unlocking the DoorsuLocking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside ■ 1Unlocking Using the Front Door Inner Handle Unlocking Using the Front Door Inner Handle The inner front door handles are designed to allow Pull the front door inner handle. front seat occupants to open the door in one motion.
Page 118: Childproof Door Locks
uuLocking and Unlocking the DoorsuChildproof Door Locks ■ 1Using the Master Door Lock Switch Using the Master Door Lock Switch When you lock/unlock the driver's door using the Press the master door lock switch in as shown master lock switch, all the other doors lock/unlock at to lock or unlock all doors.
Page 119: Auto Door Locking/Unlocking
uuLocking and Unlocking the DoorsuAuto Door Locking/Unlocking Auto Door Locking/Unlocking Your vehicle locks and unlocks all doors automatically when a certain condition is 1Auto Door Locking/Unlocking met. Models without i-MID You can turn off or change to another auto door ■...
Page 120: Customizing The Auto Door Locking/Unlocking Setting
uuLocking and Unlocking the DoorsuCustomizing the Auto Door Locking/Unlocking Setting Customizing the Auto Door Locking/Unlocking Setting You can customize the auto door locking/unlocking setting to your liking using the master door lock switch. ■ List of the Auto Door Locking/Unlocking Customizable Options ■...
Page 121 uuLocking and Unlocking the DoorsuCustomizing the Auto Door Locking/Unlocking Setting ■ Customizing Flow for Auto Door Locking Options Steps Drive Lock Mode Apply the parking brake. Apply the parking brake. Models with automatic transmission (CVT) Models with automatic transmission (CVT) Move the shift lever out of Move the shift lever to Close the driver’s door.
Page 122 uuLocking and Unlocking the DoorsuCustomizing the Auto Door Locking/Unlocking Setting ■ Customizing Flow for Auto Door Unlocking Options Models with automatic transmission (CVT) Steps Driver's Door Open Mode Park Unlock Mode Apply the parking brake. Apply the parking brake. Apply the parking brake. Models with automatic transmission Models with automatic transmission (CVT) Move the shift lever to...
Page 123: Opening And Closing The Trunk
Opening and Closing the Trunk Precautions for Opening/Closing the Trunk ■ Opening the trunk Open the trunk all the way. If it is not fully opened, the trunk lid may begin to close under its own weight. ■ Closing the trunk Keep the trunk lid closed while driving to: Avoid possible damage.
Page 124: Using The Trunk Release Button
uuOpening and Closing the TrunkuUsing the Trunk Release Button ■ Locking the trunk opener 1Locking the trunk opener You can lock the trunk release with the master If you need to give the key to someone else, give or built-in key them the remote from which you have removed the built-in key , or the valet key...
Page 125 uuOpening and Closing the TrunkuUsing the Master key Using the Master key Insert the key in the cylinder to unlock and 1Using the Master key open the trunk. The valet key does not unlock the trunk. Unlock Using the Remote Transmitter Press the trunk release button for approximately one second to unlock and open the trunk.
Page 126: Emergency Trunk Opener
uuOpening and Closing the TrunkuEmergency Trunk Opener Emergency Trunk Opener The trunk release lever allows you to open the 1Emergency Trunk Opener trunk from inside for your safety. Parents should decide if their children should be Lever shown how to use this feature. Slide the release lever in the direction of the arrow.
Page 127: Security System Immobilizer System
Security System Immobilizer System The immobilizer system prevents a key that has not been pre-registered from 1Immobilizer System starting the engine. Each key contains electronic transmitters that use electronic NOTICE signals to verify the key. Leaving the ignition key in the vehicle can result in theft or accidental movement of the vehicle.
Page 128 uuSecurity SystemuSecurity System Alarm ■ Setting the security system alarm 1Security System Alarm The security system alarm automatically sets when the following conditions have Do not set the security system alarm when someone been met: is in the vehicle or a window is open. The system can •...
Page 129: Panic Mode
uuSecurity SystemuSecurity System Alarm ■ Panic Mode ■ The panic button on the remote transmitter If you press the panic button for approximately one second, the following will occur for about 30 seconds: • The horn sounds. • Some exterior lights flash. Panic Button ■...
Page 130: Opening And Closing The Windows
Opening and Closing the Windows Opening/Closing the Power Windows The power windows can be opened and closed when the ignition switch is in ON 1Opening/Closing the Power Windows , using the switches on the doors. The driver's side switches can be used to WARNING open and close all of the windows.
Page 131 uuOpening and Closing the WindowsuOpening/Closing the Power Windows ■ Opening/Closing Windows without Auto-Open/Close Function To open: Push the switch down. Close To close: Pull the switch up. Release the switch when the window reaches the desired position. Open...
Page 132: Opening And Closing The Moonroof
Opening and Closing the Moonroof ■ 1Opening/Closing the Moonroof Opening/Closing the Moonroof WARNING You can only operate the moonroof when the ignition switch is in ON . Use the switch in the front of the ceiling to open and close the moonroof. Opening or closing the moonroof on ■...
Page 133: Ignition Switch
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel Ignition Switch 1Ignition Switch Manual transmission models WARNING LOCK: Insert and remove the key in this Removing the key from the ignition switch position. while driving locks the steering. This can ACCESSORY: Operate the audio system and cause you to lose control of the vehicle.
Page 134: Engine Start/Stop Button
uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluENGINE START/STOP Button ENGINE START/STOP Button ■ 1ENGINE START/STOP Button Changing the Power Mode ENGINE START/STOP Button Operating Range Automatic Transmission (CVT) Manual Transmission Operating Range VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) Indicator Indicator Indicator in the button is off. The steering wheel is locked The power to all electrical components is turned off.
Page 135 uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluENGINE START/STOP Button ■ Automatic Power Off If you leave the vehicle for 30 to 60 minutes with the shift lever in and the power mode in ACCESSORY, the vehicle automatically goes into the mode similar to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) to avoid the battery drain.
Page 136 uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluENGINE START/STOP Button ■ Power Mode Reminder If you open the driver’s door when the power mode is set to ACCESSORY, a warning buzzer sounds. ■ Smart Entry Remote Reminder 1Smart Entry Remote Reminder When the smart entry remote is within the system’s Warning buzzers may sound from inside or/ operational range, and the driver’s door is closed, the...
Page 137: Ignition Switch And Power Mode Comparison
uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluIgnition Switch and Power Mode Comparison Ignition Switch and Power Mode Comparison Ignition Switch LOCK (0) ACCESSORY (I) ON (II) START (III) Position (with/without the key) Without Smart Entry Engine is turned off and Engine is turned off.
Page 138: Turn Signals
uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluTurn Signals Turn Signals The turn signals can be used when the ignition Right Turn switch is in ON ■ One-touch turn signal When you lightly push up or down and release the turn signal lever, the exterior turn signals and turn signal indicator blink three times.
Page 139: Automatic Lighting Control
uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluLight Switches ■ 1Automatic Lighting Control Automatic Lighting Control We recommend that you turn on the lights manually Automatic lighting control can be used when when driving at night, in a dense fog, or in dark areas the ignition switch is in ON such as long tunnels or parking facilities.
Page 140 uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluLight Switches ■ 1Headlight Integration with Wipers Headlight Integration with Wipers This feature activates while the headlights are off in The headlights automatically come on when the wipers are used several times within AUTO. a certain number of intervals with the headlight switch in AUTO.
Page 141: Fog Lights
uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluFog Lights Fog Lights When the low beam headlights are on, turn 1Fog Lights the fog light switch on to use the fog lights. When the fog lights are on, the indicator in the instrument panel will be on.
Page 142: Wipers And Washers
uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluWipers and Washers Wipers and Washers The windshield wipers and washers can be 1Wipers and Washers used when the ignition switch is in ON NOTICE Do not use the wipers when the windshield is dry. ■...
Page 143: Brightness Control
uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluBrightness Control Brightness Control When the parking lights are turned on and the 1Brightness Control ignition switch is in ON , you can use the Instrument panel brightness varies, depending on brightness control knob to adjust instrument whether the exterior lights are on or off.
Page 144: Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror * Button
uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluRear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button Press the rear defogger and heated door mirror button to defog the rear window 1Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button and mirrors when the ignition switch is in ON NOTICE Models with heating and cooling system When cleaning the inside of the rear window, be...
Page 145: Adjusting The Steering Wheel
uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluAdjusting the Steering Wheel Adjusting the Steering Wheel The steering wheel height and distance from your body can be adjusted so that you 1Adjusting the Steering Wheel can comfortably grip the steering wheel in an appropriate driving posture. WARNING 1.
Page 146: Adjusting The Mirrors
Adjusting the Mirrors Interior Rearview Mirror Adjust the angle of the rearview mirror when you are sitting in the correct driving 1Adjusting the Mirrors position. Keep the inside and outside mirrors clean and adjusted for best visibility. ■ Rearview Mirror with Day and Night Positions Adjust the mirrors before you start driving.
Page 147 uuAdjusting the MirrorsuPower Door Mirrors ■ 1Expanded View Driver's Mirror Expanded View Driver's Mirror Objects visible in the outer segment of the driver side The driver side door mirror has outer and inner Outer Segment door mirror appear smaller than objects in the rest of segments.
Page 148: Adjusting The Seats
Adjusting the Seats Adjusting the Seat Positions Adjust the driver's seat as far back as possible 1Adjusting the Seats Allow sufficient while allowing you to maintain full control of space. WARNING the vehicle. You should be able to sit upright, well back in the seat and be able to Sitting too close to a front airbag can result adequately press the pedals without leaning...
Page 149 uuAdjusting the SeatsuAdjusting the Seat Positions ■ Adjusting the front manual seat(s) 1Adjusting the front manual seat(s) Once a seat is adjusted correctly, rock it back and Height Adjustment forth to make sure it is locked in position. (Driver side only) Pull up or push down the lever to raise or lower the seat.
Page 150: Adjusting The Seat-Backs
uuAdjusting the SeatsuAdjusting the Seat Positions ■ 1Adjusting the Seat-Backs Adjusting the Seat-Backs WARNING Adjust the driver's seat-back to a comfortable, upright position, leaving ample space Reclining the seat-back too far can result in between your chest and the airbag cover in serious injury or death in a crash.
Page 151: Adjusting The Head Restraints
uuAdjusting the SeatsuAdjusting the Seat Positions ■ 1Adjusting the Head Restraints Adjusting the Head Restraints WARNING Your vehicle is equipped with head restraints in all seating positions. Improperly positioning head restraints reduces their effectiveness and increases Head restraints are most effective for the likelihood of serious injury in a crash.
Page 152 uuAdjusting the SeatsuAdjusting the Seat Positions ■ Changing the Rear Seat Head Restraint Positions A passenger sitting in a back seating position should adjust the height of their head restraint to an appropriate position before the vehicle begins moving. To raise the head restraint: Pull it upward.
Page 153: Maintain A Proper Sitting Position
uuAdjusting the SeatsuAdjusting the Seat Positions ■ 1Maintain a Proper Sitting Position Maintain a Proper Sitting Position WARNING After all occupants have adjusted their seats and head restraints, and put on their seat belts, it is very important that they continue to sit upright, well back in their Sitting improperly or out of position can seats, with their feet on the floor, until the vehicle is safely parked and the engine is result in serious injury or death in a crash.
Page 154: Folding Down The Rear Seats
uuAdjusting the SeatsuRear Seats Rear Seats ■ 1Folding Down the Rear Seats Folding Down the Rear Seats The rear seat-back(s ) can be folded down to 1. Remove the center shoulder belt from the accommodate bulkier items in the trunk. Guide guide.
Page 155 uuAdjusting the SeatsuArmrest Armrest ■ Using the Front Seat Armrest The console lid can be used as an armrest. To adjust Slide the armrest to desired position. ■ Using the Rear Seat Armrest Pull down the armrest in the center seat-back. * Not available on all models...
Page 156: Interior Lights/Interior Convenience
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items Interior Lights ■ 1Interior Light Switches Interior Light Switches In the door activated position, the interior lights fade out ■ and go off about 30 seconds after the doors are closed. Front The interior lights come on regardless of The lights go off after 30 seconds in the following situations: whether the doors are open or closed.
Page 157: Map Lights
uuInterior Lights/Interior Convenience ItemsuInterior Lights ■ 1Map Lights Map Lights When the ceiling light switch is in the door activated The map lights can be turned on and off by position and any door is open, the map light will not pressing the lenses.
Page 158: Interior Convenience Items
uuInterior Lights/Interior Convenience ItemsuInterior Convenience Items Interior Convenience Items ■ 1Glove Box Glove Box WARNING Pull the handle to open the glove box. An open glove box can cause serious injury to your passenger in a crash, even if the passenger is wearing the seat belt.
Page 159: Center Pocket
uuInterior Lights/Interior Convenience ItemsuInterior Convenience Items ■ Center Pocket Press on the upper edge to open the pocket. Continued...
Page 160: Beverage Holders
uuInterior Lights/Interior Convenience ItemsuInterior Convenience Items ■ 1Beverage Holders Beverage Holders NOTICE ■ Front seat beverage holders Spilled liquids damage the upholstery, carpeting, and Are located in the console between the front electrical components in the interior. seats. Be careful when you are using the beverage holders. Hot liquid can scald you.
Page 161: Accessory Power Socket
uuInterior Lights/Interior Convenience ItemsuInterior Convenience Items ■ 1Accessory Power Socket Accessory Power Socket NOTICE The accessory power socket can be used when the ignition switch is in ACCESSORY Do not insert an automotive type cigarette lighter q or ON element. Open the cover to use it.
Page 162: Seat Heaters
uuInterior Lights/Interior Convenience ItemsuInterior Convenience Items ■ 1Seat Heaters Seat Heaters WARNING The ignition switch must be in ON to use the seat heaters. The HI setting heats the seats Heat induced burns are possible when faster than the LO setting. using seat heaters.
Page 163: Heating And Cooling
Heating and Cooling Using Vents, Heating and A/C A/C (Air Conditioning) Button Mode Buttons Press to cool the interior or dehumidify Change airflow. while heating. Dashboard vents Dashboard and floor vents Floor vents Fan Control Dial Floor and defroster vents Adjusts the fan speed.
Page 164 uuHeating and Cooling uUsing Vents, Heating and A/C ■ 1Heating Heating When you select , the mode automatically Models with A/C button Models without A/C button switches to fresh air. The heater uses engine coolant to warm the air. 1. Adjust the fan speed using the fan control dial. 2.
Page 165 uuHeating and Cooling uUsing Vents, Heating and A/C ■ 1To rapidly cool down the interior Cooling If the interior is very warm, you can cool it down 1. Adjust the fan speed using the fan control more rapidly by partially opening the windows. dial.
Page 166: Defrosting The Windshield And Windows
uuHeating and Cooling uUsing Vents, Heating and A/C ■ 1Defrosting the Windshield and Windows Defrosting the Windshield and Windows For your safety, make sure you have a clear view Models with A/C button Models without A/C button through all the windows before driving. Do not set the temperature near the upper or lower limit.
Page 167: Climate Control System
Climate Control System Using Automatic Climate Control The automatic climate control system maintains the interior temperature you select. 1Using Automatic Climate Control The system also selects the proper mix of heated or cooled air that raises or lowers If any buttons are pressed while using the climate the interior temperature to your preference as quickly as possible.
Page 168 uuClimate Control System uUsing Automatic Climate Control ■ Switching between the recirculation and fresh air modes 1Using Automatic Climate Control Press the (recirculation) button and switch the mode depending on Pressing the button switches the climate control environmental conditions. system between on and off. When turned on, the Recirculation mode (indicator on): Recirculates air from the vehicle’s interior through system returns to your last selection.
Page 169: Automatic Climate Control Sensors
uuClimate Control System uAutomatic Climate Control Sensors Automatic Climate Control Sensors The automatic climate control system is Sensor equipped with sensors. Do not cover or spill any liquid on them. Sensor...
Page 171: Features
Features This chapter describes how to operate technology features. Audio System Playing AM/FM Radio....... 204 Models with one display Audio System Basic Operation ..179 Playing a CD ........207 About Your Audio System....170 Playing an iPod ........ 210 Adjusting the Sound ......
Page 172: Audio System
Audio System About Your Audio System On models with navigation system, see the Navigation System Manual for operation 1About Your Audio System of the audio system, Bluetooth®HandsFreeLink®, and voice commands for these Video CDs, DVDs, and 3-inch (8-cm) mini CDs are not features.
Page 173: Usb/Hdmi® Port
uuAudio SystemuUSB/HDMI® Port USB/HDMI® Port 1. Open the cover. 1USB/HDMI® Port 2. Install the iPod dock connector or the USB • Do not leave the iPod or USB flash drive in the flash drive to the USB port. vehicle. Direct sunlight and high temperatures may damage it.
Page 174: Usb Adapter Cable
uuAudio SystemuUSB Adapter Cable USB Adapter Cable 1. Lift the armrest and unclip the USB 1USB Adapter Cable connector cable. • Do not leave the iPod or USB flash drive in the 2. Install the iPod dock connector or the USB vehicle.
Page 175: Audio System Theft Protection
uuAudio SystemuAudio System Theft Protection Audio System Theft Protection The audio system is disabled when it is disconnected from the power source, such as when the battery is disconnected or goes dead. In certain conditions, the system may display ENTER CODE /Enter Code .
Page 176: Audio Remote Controls
uuAudio SystemuAudio Remote Controls Audio Remote Controls Allow you to operate the audio system while driving. 1Audio Remote Controls SOURCE Button The CD or AUX mode appears only when a CD is SOURCE Button Cycles through the audio modes as follows: loaded or AUX /HDMI device is connected.
Page 177 uuAudio SystemuAudio Remote Controls 1Audio Remote Controls Models with display audio system Steering Wheel MENU Button The MENU button is available only when the audio mode is FM, AM, CD, USB, iPod, Pandora®, Aha , or • When listening to the radio Bluetooth®...
Page 178: Audio System Basic Operation
Audio System Basic Operation Models with information display To use the audio system function, the ignition switch must be in ACCESSORY q or Adjusting the Sound 1Adjusting the Sound When the adjustment level reaches the center, you Press the TUNE/SOUND knob, and rotate it will see C in the display.
Page 179: Playing Am/Fm Radio
uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying AM/FM Radio Playing AM/FM Radio 1Playing AM/FM Radio TUNE/SOUND Knob VOL/PWR The ST indicator appears on the display indicating (Volume/Power) Rotate to the right to tune to a stereo FM broadcasts. Knob higher frequency, and turn it to Stereo reproduction in AM is not available.
Page 180: Playing A Cd
uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying a CD Playing a CD Your audio system supports audio CDs, CD-Rs, and CD-RWs in either MP3 or WMA 1Playing a CD format. With the CD loaded, press the CD/AUX button. NOTICE Do not use CDs with adhesive labels. The label can VOL/PWR (Volume/Power) Knob CD Slot cause the CD to jam in the unit.
Page 181: Models With One Display
Audio System Basic Operation Models with one display 1Audio System Basic Operation To use the audio system function, the ignition switch must be in ACCESSORY q or These indications are used to show how to operate the selector knob. Use the selector knob or SETUP button to Rotate to select.
Page 182: Adjusting The Sound
uuAudio System Basic OperationuAdjusting the Sound Adjusting the Sound 1Adjusting the Sound Press the SETUP button, and rotate The SVC has four modes: OFF, LOW, MID, and select Sound Settings, then press . Rotate HIGH. to scroll through the following choices: SVC adjusts the volume level based on the vehicle speed.
Page 183: Playing Am/Fm Radio
uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying AM/FM Radio Playing AM/FM Radio Button (Power) Button Press to display and select an Press to turn the audio RDS category. system on and off. 75° 002300 miles SCAN Button Preset Buttons (1-6) Press to sample each of the To store a station: strongest stations on the 1.
Page 184 uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying AM/FM Radio ■ 1Playing AM/FM Radio Auto Select The ST indicator appears on the display indicating Use the auto select feature to scan both bands and store the strongest station in stereo FM broadcasts. each preset. Stereo reproduction in AM is not available.
Page 185 uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying AM/FM Radio ■ Radio Data System (RDS) Provides text data information related to your selected RDS capable FM station. ■ RDS Information 1. Press the SETUP button and rotate select RDS Information. 2. Each time you press , the RDS Information switches between on and off.
Page 186: Playing A Cd
uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying a CD Playing a CD Your audio system supports audio CDs, CD-Rs and CD-RWs in either MP3 or WMA format. With the CD loaded, press the CD button. SCAN Button You will get a 10-second sampling of each song. (Power) Button ●...
Page 187 uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying a CD ■ 1Playing a CD How to Select a File from a Folder with the Selector Knob (MP3/WMA) NOTICE Do not use CDs with adhesive labels. The label can 1. Press to switch the display to a folder list. cause the CD to jam in the unit.
Page 188 uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying a CD ■ 1How to Select a Play Mode How to Select a Play Mode Press the button to go back to the previous You can select repeat, random, and scan modes when playing a track or file. display, and press the SETUP button to cancel this 1.
Page 189: Playing An Ipod
uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying an iPod Playing an iPod Connect the iPod using your dock connector to the USB adapter cable, then press the AUX button. 2 USB Adapter Cable P. 172 123456 USB Indicator Song AAA Comes on when an iPod is connected.
Page 190 uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying an iPod ■ 1Playing an iPod How to Select a File from the iPod Menu Available operating functions vary on models or 1. Press to display the iPod menu. versions. Some functions may not be available on the vehicle's audio system.
Page 191 uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying an iPod ■ 1How to Select a Play Mode How to Select a Play Mode Play Mode Menu Items You can select repeat and shuffle modes when playing a file. Normal Play 1. Press the SETUP button. Shuffle Off: Turns off the shuffle mode.
Page 192: Playing Internet Radio
Activate Pandora®, and connect the iPhone using your dock connector to the USB adapter cable, then press the AUX button. To find out if your phone is compatible with this feature, visit www.handsfreelink.honda.com, or call 2 USB Adapter Cable P. 172 1-888-528-7876.
Page 193 uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying Internet Radio ■ 1Playing Internet Radio Pandora® Menu Pandora® is free, personalized radio that plays music You can operate some of the Pandora® menu items from your vehicle’s audio and comedy you’ll love. Just start with the name of system.
Page 194: Playing A Usb Flash Drive
uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying a USB Flash Drive Playing a USB Flash Drive Your audio system reads and plays sound files on a USB flash drive in either MP3, WMA or AAC format. Connect your USB flash drive to the USB adapter cable, then press the AUX button. 2 USB Adapter Cable P.
Page 195 uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying a USB Flash Drive ■ 1Playing a USB Flash Drive How to Select a File from a Folder with the Selector Knob Use the recommended USB flash drives. 1. Press to switch the display to a folder list. 2 General Information on the Audio System P.
Page 196 uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying a USB Flash Drive ■ 1How to Select a Play Mode How to Select a Play Mode Play Mode Menu Items You can select repeat, random, and scan modes when playing a file(s). Normal Play 1. Press the SETUP button. Repeat One Track: Repeats the current file.
Page 197: Playing Bluetooth® Audio
This function is available when the phone is paired and connected to the vehicle's audio capabilities are compatible with the system. For a list of compatible phones: Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (HFL) system. • U.S.: Visit www.handsfreelink.honda.com, or call 2 Phone Setup P. 253 1-888-528-7876. • Canada: Visit www.handsfreelink.ca, or call 1-888- 528-7876.
Page 198 uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying Bluetooth® Audio ■ 1To Play Bluetooth® Audio Files To Play Bluetooth® Audio Files To play the audio files, you may need to operate your 1. Make sure that your phone is paired and phone. If so, follow the phone maker's operating connected to HFL.
Page 199: Audio System Basic Operation
Audio System Basic Operation Models with display audio system 1Audio System Basic Operation To use the audio system function, the power mode must be in ACCESSORY or ON. Audio Menu Items HOME: Select to go to the HOME screen. 2 Station List P. 205 HOME Button 2 Music Search P.
Page 200: Audio/Information Screen
uuAudio System Basic OperationuAudio/Information Screen Audio/Information Screen Displays the audio status and wallpaper. From this display, you can go to various setup options. ■ Switching the Display HOME Screen Select HOME to go to the HOME screen. Select Phone, Info, Audio, Settings, or HondaLink.
Page 201: Customized Features
Connects with your smartphone to play personalized music information, and social media streams. 2 Smartphone Apps P. 222 *1: Available on specific phones only. Check handsfreelink.honda.com for compatible phones and hondalink.com for feature details. * Not available on all models Continued...
Page 202: Wallpaper Setup
uuAudio System Basic OperationuAudio/Information Screen ■ 1Wallpaper Setup Wallpaper Setup • When importing wallpaper files, the image must be You can change, store, and delete the wallpaper on the audio/information screen. in the USB flash drive’s root directory. Images in a folder cannot be imported. ■...
Page 203 uuAudio System Basic OperationuAudio/Information Screen ■ Select wallpaper 1Wallpaper Setup 1. Select Settings to go to the Settings screen. From the pop-up menu, select Preview to see a 2. Select Info. preview at full-size screen. 3. Select Clock/Wallpaper Type, then the Wallpaper tab. The screen changes to the wallpaper list.
Page 204: Adjusting The Sound
uuAudio System Basic OperationuAdjusting the Sound Adjusting the Sound 1. Select Settings. 1Adjusting the Sound 2. Select Audio. The SVC has four modes: Off, Low, Mid, and High. 3. Select Sound. SVC adjusts the volume level based on the vehicle speed.
Page 205: Display Setup
uuAudio System Basic OperationuDisplay Setup Display Setup You can change the brightness or color theme of the audio/information screen. ■ 1Changing the Screen Brightness Changing the Screen Brightness You can change the Contrast and Black Level 1. Select Settings to go to the Settings settings in the same manner.
Page 206: Playing Am/Fm Radio
uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying AM/FM Radio Playing AM/FM Radio Audio/Information Screen 75° 002300 miles (Power) Button Tune Icons Press to turn the audio system Select to tune the radio on and off. frequency. VOL (Volume) Select to adjust the volume. Open/Close Icon Displays/hides the detailed information.
Page 207 uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying AM/FM Radio ■ 1Playing AM/FM Radio Preset Memory The ST indicator appears on the display indicating To store a station: stereo FM broadcasts. 1. Tune to the selected station. Stereo reproduction in AM is not available. 2.
Page 208 uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying AM/FM Radio ■ Radio text Displays the radio text information of the selected RDS station. 1. Select MENU. 2. Select View Radio Text. ■ Scan Samples each of the strongest stations on the selected band for 10 seconds. 1.
Page 209: Playing A Cd
uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying a CD Playing a CD Your audio system supports audio CDs, CD-Rs and CD-RWs in either MP3, WMA, or format. With the CD loaded, select the CD mode. CD Slot Audio/Information Screen Insert a CD about halfway into the CD slot.
Page 210 uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying a CD ■ 1Playing a CD How to Select a File from the Music Search List (MP3/WMA/ AAC) NOTICE Do not use CDs with adhesive labels. The label can 1. Select MENU and select Music Search. cause the CD to jam in the unit.
Page 211 uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying a CD ■ 1How to Select a Play Mode How to Select a Play Mode Play Mode Menu Items You can select scan, repeat, and random modes when playing a track or file. Scan 1. Select MENU. Scan Folders (MP3/WMA/AAC): Provides 10-second 2.
Page 212: Playing An Ipod
uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying an iPod Playing an iPod Connect the iPod using your dock connector to the USB port or the USB adapter cable, then select the iPod mode. 2 USB/HDMI® Port P. 171 2 USB Adapter Cable P. 172 123456 Song AAA Genre AAA...
Page 213 uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying an iPod ■ 1How to Select a Song from the Music Search List How to Select a Song from the Music Search List Available operating functions vary on models or 1. Select MENU and select Music Search. versions.
Page 214 uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying an iPod ■ 1How to Select a Play Mode How to Select a Play Mode Play Mode Menu Items You can select repeat and shuffle modes when playing a file. Repeat Song: Repeats the current track. 1.
Page 215: Playing Internet Radio
2 Phone Setup P. 283 To find out if your phone is compatible with this iPhone only feature, visit www.handsfreelink.honda.com, or call 1-888-528-7876. You can also connect the phone using your dock connector to the USB port or the USB adapter cable.
Page 216 uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying Internet Radio ■ 1Playing Internet Radio Pandora® Menu Pandora® is free, personalized radio that plays music You can operate some of the Pandora® menu items from your vehicle’s audio and comedy you'll love. Just start with the name of system.
Page 217: Playing A Usb Flash Drive
uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying a USB Flash Drive Playing a USB Flash Drive Your audio system reads and plays sound files on a USB flash drive in either MP3, WMA or AAC format. Connect your USB flash drive to the USB port or the USB adapter cable, then select the USB mode. 2 USB/HDMI®...
Page 218 uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying a USB Flash Drive ■ 1Playing a USB Flash Drive How to Select a File from the Music Search List Use the recommended USB flash drives. 1. Select MENU and select Music Search. 2 General Information on the Audio System P.
Page 219 uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying a USB Flash Drive ■ 1How to Select a Play Mode How to Select a Play Mode Play Mode Menu Items You can select scan, repeat, and random modes when playing a file. Scan 1. Select MENU. Scan Folders: Provides 10-second sampling of the 2.
Page 220: Playing Bluetooth® Audio
This function is available when the phone is paired and connected to the vehicle's For a list of compatible phones: Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (HFL) system. • U.S.: Visit www.handsfreelink.honda.com, or call 1-888-528-7876. 2 Phone Setup P. 283 • Canada: Visit www.handsfreelink.ca, or call 1-888- 528-7876.
Page 221: Searching For Music
uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying Bluetooth® Audio ■ 1To Play Bluetooth® Audio Files To Play Bluetooth® Audio Files To play the audio files, you may need to operate your 1. Make sure that your phone is paired and phone. If so, follow the phone maker's operating connected to the system.
Page 222: Playing A Video Using The Hdmi
uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying a Video Using the HDMI® Playing a Video Using the HDMI® Your audio system allows you to play videos from an HDMI®-compatible device. Connect the device, using an HDMI® cable, then select the HDMI® mode. 2 USB/HDMI® Port P.
Page 223 uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying a Video Using the HDMI® ■ 1Playing a Video Using the HDMI® Changing the Screen Aspect This feature is limited while driving. To play videos, 1. Select Settings to go to the Settings stop your vehicle and apply the parking brake. screen.
Page 224: Smartphone Apps
HondaLink app, and view connection instructions, visit Not all phones and apps are compatible with the handsfreelink.honda.com. For the latest apps and feature details, check system. The system does not display all the available hondalink.com.
Page 225: Siri Eyes Free
uuAudio System Basic OperationuSiri Eyes Free Siri Eyes Free You can talk to Siri using the Talk button on the steering wheel when your iPhone is 1Siri Eyes Free paired to Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink. Siri is a trademark of Apple Inc. 2 Phone Setup P.
Page 226: Audio Error Messages
Audio Error Messages CD Player If a disc error occurs, you may see the following error messages. Error Message Cause Solution Turn the audio system off and allow the player to cool down until ● Heat Error *2,*3 High temperature the error message is cleared.
Page 227: Ipod/Usb Flash Drive
uuAudio Error MessagesuiPod/USB Flash Drive iPod/USB Flash Drive If an error occurs while playing an iPod or USB flash drive, you may see the following error messages. If you cannot clear the error message, contact a dealer. Models with one display Error Message Solution Appears when there is a problem with the USB adapter unit.
Page 228 uuAudio Error MessagesuiPod/USB Flash Drive Models with display audio system Error Message Solution Appears when there is a problem with the USB adapter unit. Check if the device is compatible with the USB Error USB adapter unit. The connected USB device Appears when an incompatible device is connected.
Page 229 uuAudio Error MessagesuPandora® U.S. models Pandora® If an error occurs while playing Pandora®, you may see the following error messages. If you cannot clear the error message, contact a dealer. Models with one display Error Message Solution PANDORA No Station Appears when there is no station list on the device.
Page 230 uuAudio Error MessagesuPandora® Models with display audio system Error Message Solution The maximum number of stations that can be created is 100. Appears when the number of stations that can be created is ● To create more, please delete one or more previously exceeded.
Page 231 uuAudio Error MessagesuPandora® Models with display audio system Error Message Solution Unsupported Appears when the device is not supported. Use another device. ● Unsupported Version Appears when Pandora® version is not supported. Update ● Pandora® to the latest version. Pandora App version is not supported Unable to connect to the phone.
Page 232: General Information On The Audio System
General Information on the Audio System Recommended CDs • Use only high-quality CD-R or CD-RW discs labeled for audio use. 1Recommended CDs • Use only CD-R or CD-RW discs on which the recordings are closed. A Dual-disc cannot play on this audio unit. If recorded •...
Page 233 uuGeneral Information on the Audio SystemuRecommended CDs ■ Protecting CDs 1Protecting CDs Follow these precautions when handling or storing CDs: NOTICE • Store a CD in its case when it is not being played. Do not insert a damaged CD. It may be stuck inside •...
Page 234: Compatible Ipod And Usb Flash Drives
uuGeneral Information on the Audio SystemuCompatible iPod and USB Flash Drives Models with i-MID Compatible iPod and USB Flash Drives 1iPod and iPhone Model Compatibility ■ This system may not work with all software versions iPod and iPhone Model Compatibility of these devices.
Page 235: Customized Features
Customized Features Use the audio/information screen to customize certain features. 1Customized Features When you customize settings: ■ How to customize • Make sure that the vehicle is at a complete stop. While the vehicle is at a complete stop with the power mode in ON, select Settings, Automatic transmission (CVT) models •...
Page 236 uuCustomized Features ■ Customization flow Home Screen Edit Order Home Select Settings. Display Display Settings Brightness Contrast Black Level Background Color Sound/Beep Volume Beep Volume System Voice Recog. Voice Prompt Volume Phonebook Phonetic Modification Automatic Phone Sync Clock Clock/Wallpaper Type Clock Wallpaper Clock Adjustment...
Page 237 uuCustomized Features Audio Sound Audio Source Pop-up [Your selected media] Cover Art Display Adjustment Brightness Display Contrast Black Level Color Color Tint Aspect Ratio Adjustment Change Bluetooth Audio Device Bluetooth Device List Default Clock/Wallpaper Type Clock Info Clock Wallpaper Clock Adjustment Clock Format Clock Display Clock Location...
Page 238 uuCustomized Features Phone Phone Connect Phone Bluetooth Device List Edit Speed Dial Ring Tone Automatic Phone Sync HondaLink Assist Enable Text/Email Text/Email Select Account New Message Notification Default Rear Camera Camera Fixed Guideline Dynamic Guideline Default LaneWatch Show with Turn Signal Display Time after Turn Signal Off Reference Line Default...
Page 239 uuCustomized Features ■ List of customizable options Setup Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings Group Home Home Screen Edit Order Changes the HOME screen icon layout. — Changes the brightness of the audio/information Brightness — screen. Display Changes the contrast of the audio/information Contrast —...
Page 240 uuCustomized Features Setup Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings Group Analog/Digital Clock Changes the clock display type. Small Digital/Off Clock/ Changes the wallpaper type. ● Wallpaper Blank/Galaxy Imports an image file for a new wallpaper. Type ● Wallpaper Metallic Deletes an image file for a wallpaper. ●...
Page 241 uuCustomized Features Setup Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings Group English /French/ Language Changes the display language. Spanish Keyboard Layout Selects the on-screen keyboard type. Alphabet/QWERTY Alerts you when manual control of the system is Voice Command Tips disabled to prevent distraction while driving. Only /Off Others voice commands are available.
Page 242 uuCustomized Features Setup Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings Group iPod or USB mode Turns on and off the cover art display. /Off [Your selected media] Cover Art Brightness Display Contrast See System on P. 237 HDMI® mode Black Level Display Adjustment Changes the color of the audio/information Color...
Page 243 uuCustomized Features Setup Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings Group Clock Clock/Wall- paper type Wallpaper Clock Adjustment Clock Format Clock See System on P. 238 Clock Display Clock Location Info Sync Clock With Smartphone Clock Reset Info Top/Info Menu/ Other Info Screen Preference Changes the Info Screen type.
Page 244 uuCustomized Features Setup Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings Group Pairs a new phone to HFL, connects or disconnects a Connect Phone — paired phone. 2 Phone Setup P. 283 Pairs a new phone to HFL, edits or deletes a paired Bluetooth —...
Page 245 uuCustomized Features Setup Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings Group Selects whether the fixed guidelines come on the Fixed Guideline /Off rear camera monitor. Rear Selects whether the dynamic guidelines come on Dynamic Guideline /Off Camera the rear camera monitor. Cancels/Resets all customized items in the Rear Default Yes/No Camera group as default.
Page 246 uuCustomized Features Setup Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings Group Bluetooth On/Off Status Changes the Bluetooth® status. /Off Pairs a new phone to HFL, edits or deletes a Blue- Bluetooth Device List — paired phone, or creates a security PIN. tooth 2 Phone Setup P.
Page 247: Defaulting All The Settings
uuCustomized Features uDefaulting All the Settings Defaulting All the Settings Reset all the menu and customized settings as the factory defaults. 1Defaulting All the Settings 1. Select Settings. When you transfer the vehicle to a third party, reset 2. Select System. all settings to default and delete all personal data.
Page 248: Bluetooth® Handsfreelink
For a list of compatible phones, pairing procedures, and special feature capabilities: Non-navi models with one display • U.S.: Visit www.handsfreelink.honda.com, or call Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (HFL) allows you to place and receive phone calls using 1-888-528-7876. your vehicle's audio system, without handling your cell phone.
Page 249: Hfl Status Display
Comes on when your trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and any phone is connected to HFL. use of such marks by Honda Motors Co., Ltd., is Roam Status under license. Other trademarks and trade names are Signal Strength those of their respective owners.
Page 250: Hfl Menus
uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink® uHFL Menus HFL Menus The ignition switch must be in ACCESSORY q or ON to use HFL. 1HFL Menus To use HFL, you must first pair your Bluetooth- PHONE or compatible cell phone to the system while the vehicle Phone is parked.
Page 251 uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink® uHFL Menus Redial Redial the last number dialed in the phone’s history. Select message and Message is Text Message Read/Stop reading System reads received message aloud, read aloud or stop message from being read. Reply Reply to a received message using one of six fixed phrases.
Page 252 uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink® uHFL Menus Phone Setup Connection Add a New Phone Pair a phone to the system. Connect a Phone Connect a phone to the system. Disconnect Phone Disconnect a paired phone from the system. Delete a Phone Delete a previously paired phone. Pairing Code Create a code for a paired phone.
Page 253 uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink® uHFL Menus Add New Speed Dial Phonebook Select a phone number from the phonebook to store as a speed dial number. Call History Select a phone number from the call history to store as a speed dial number. Phone Number Enter a phone number to store as a speed dial number.
Page 254 uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink® uHFL Menus Auto Transfer Set calls to automatically transfer from your phone to HFL when you enter the vehicle. Caller ID Info Name Priority Prioritize the caller’s name as the caller ID. Number Priority Prioritize the caller’s phone number as the caller ID.
Page 255: Phone Setup
uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink® uHFL Menus ■ 1Phone Setup Phone Setup Your Bluetooth-compatible phone must be paired to ■ To pair a cell phone (when there is no phone paired to the system) HFL before you can make and receive hands-free 1. Press the PHONE button or the button.
Page 256 uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink® uHFL Menus ■ To pair a cell phone (when a phone has already been paired to the system) 1. Press the PHONE button or the button. If a prompt appears asking to connect to a phone, select No and proceed with step 2.
Page 257 uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink® uHFL Menus 6. Make sure your phone is in search or discoverable mode, then press HFL automatically searches for a Bluetooth device. 75° 002300 miles 7. When your phone appears on the list, select it by pressing If your phone doesn’t appear, select PHONE#2 Phone Not Found? and search for PHONE#6...
Page 258 uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink® uHFL Menus ■ To change the pairing code setting 1To change the pairing code setting 1. Press the PHONE button or the button. The default pairing code is 0000 until you change the Rotate to select Phone Setup, then setting.
Page 259 uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink® uHFL Menus ■ To delete a paired phone 1. Press the PHONE button or the button. 2. Rotate to select Phone Setup, then press Disconnect Phone Repeat the procedure to select Connection, then Delete a Phone. Delete a Phone Pairing Code 75°...
Page 260 uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink® uHFL Menus ■ 1To Set Up a Text Message Notice Option To Set Up a Text Message Notice Option On: A pop-up notification comes on every time you 1. Press the PHONE button or the button. receive a new text message. 2.
Page 261: To Create A Security Pin
uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink® uHFL Menus ■ 1To Create a Security PIN To Create a Security PIN If the phone is already security PIN protected, you You can protect each of the six cell phones with a security PIN. need to enter the current security PIN before clearing 1.
Page 262: Automatic Transferring
uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink® uHFL Menus ■ Automatic Transferring If you get into the vehicle while you are on the phone, the call can be automatically transferred to HFL. 1. Press the PHONE button or the button. 2. Rotate to select Phone Setup, then press Repeat the procedure to select Auto Transfer.
Page 263: To Clear The System
uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink® uHFL Menus ■ To Clear the System Security codes, paired phones, all stored voice tag, all speed dial entries, and all imported phonebook data are erased. 1. Press the PHONE button or the button. 2. Rotate to select Phone Setup, then press Repeat the procedure to select System Clear.
Page 264 uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink® uHFL Menus ■ 1Automatic Import of Cellular Phonebook and Call History Automatic Import of Cellular Phonebook and Call History When you select a person from the list in the cellular When your phone is paired, the contents of its phonebook and call history are phonebook, you can see up to three category icons.
Page 265 uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink® uHFL Menus ■ 1Speed Dial Speed Dial You can use the audio preset buttons during a call to Up to 15 speed dial numbers can be stored per phone. store a speed dial number: To store a speed dial number: 1.
Page 266 uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink® uHFL Menus ■ To add a voice tag to a stored speed dial number 1Speed Dial 1. Press the PHONE button or the button. Avoid using duplicate voice tags. 2. Rotate to select Phone Setup, then Avoid using “home” as a voice tag. press It is easier for HFL to recognize a longer name.
Page 267 uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink® uHFL Menus ■ To delete a voice tag 1. Press the PHONE button or the button. 2. Rotate to select Phone Setup, then press Change Voice Tag Repeat the procedure to select Speed Dial. Delete Voice Tag 3. Select an existing speed dial entry. 4.
Page 268: Making A Call
uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink® uHFL Menus ■ 1Making a Call Making a Call Any voice-tagged speed dial entry can be dialed by You can make calls by inputting any phone number, or by using the imported voice from any screen. phonebook, call history, speed dial entries, or redial. Press the button and follow the prompts.
Page 269 uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink® uHFL Menus ■ To make a call using the imported phonebook 1To make a call using the imported phonebook When your phone is paired, the contents of its phonebook are automatically This function is disabled while the vehicle is moving. imported to HFL.
Page 270 uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink® uHFL Menus ■ To make a call using a phone number 1To make a call using a phone number 1. Press the PHONE button or the button. This function is disabled while the vehicle is moving. 2. Rotate to select Dial, then press However, you can call a stored speed dial number 3.
Page 271 uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink® uHFL Menus ■ To make a call using the call history 1To make a call using the call history Call history is stored by Dialed Calls, Received Calls, and Missed Calls. The call history displays the last 20 dialed, received, or 1.
Page 272: Receiving A Call
uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink® uHFL Menus ■ 1Receiving a Call Receiving a Call Call Waiting When there is an incoming call, an audible HFL Mode Caller Name Press the button to put the current call on hold to notification sounds (if activated) and the answer the incoming call.
Page 273: Options During A Call
uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink® uHFL Menus ■ 1Options During a Call Options During a Call Touch Tones: Available on some phones. The following options are available during a call. Mute: Mute your voice. Transfer Call: Transfer a call from HFL to your phone. Touch Tones: Send numbers during a call.
Page 274 uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink® uHFL Menus ■ 1Receiving a Text Message Receiving a Text Message The system does not display any received messages HFL can display newly received text messages as well as 20 of the most recently while you are driving. You can only hear them read received messages on a linked cell phone.
Page 275: Displaying Messages
uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink® uHFL Menus ■ 1Displaying Messages Displaying Messages icon appears next to an unread message. 1. Press the PHONE button or the button. 2. Rotate to select Text Message, then Only the first three lines of the received message are press displayed with this option.
Page 276 uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink® uHFL Menus ■ Using the stop reading or read option 1Using the stop reading or read option 1. Press the PHONE button or the button. This option changes to: 2. Rotate to select Text Message, then • Stop Reading while the text message is read out. press Select this option to discontinue the message read- out.
Page 277 uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink® uHFL Menus ■ Reply to a message 1Reply to a message You can reply to a message using one of the The available fixed reply messages are as follows: six common phrases available in the system. • Talk to you later, I'm driving. •...
Page 278 uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink® uHFL Menus ■ Making a call to a sender You can call the text message sender. 1. Press the PHONE button or the button. 2. Rotate to select to Text Message, then press 3. Rotate to select a message, then press The text message is displayed.
Page 279 Non-navi models with display audio system procedures, and special feature capabilities: Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (HFL) allows you to place and receive phone calls using • U.S.: Visit www.handsfreelink.honda.com, or call your vehicle’s audio system, without handling your cell phone. 1-888-528-7876. •...
Page 280 Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and any command, or cancel a command. use of such marks by Honda Motors Co., Ltd., is (Talk) button: Press to call a number with a stored voice tag. under license. Other trademarks and trade names are MENU button: Press and hold to display Speed Dial, Call History, or Redial on those of their respective owners.
Page 281 uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink® uHFL Menus HFL Menus The power mode must be in ACCESSORY or ON to use the system. 1HFL Menus To use HFL, you must first pair your Bluetooth- ■ Phone settings screen compatible cell phone to the system while the vehicle is parked.
Page 282 uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink® uHFL Menus Edit Speed Enter a phone number to store as a New Entry Manual Input Dial speed dial number. Select a phone number from the call Import from Call History history to store as a speed dial number. Select a phone number from the Import from Phonebook phonebook to store as a speed dial...
Page 283 uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink® uHFL Menus ■ Phone menu screen 1. Select Phone. 2. Select MENU. Enter a phone number to store as a speed New Entry Speed Dial Manual Input dial number. Select a phone number from the call history to Import from Call History store as a speed dial number.
Page 284 uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink® uHFL Menus Select a mail or text message account. Select Account Text/Email Select a message. Message is read Read/Stop System reads received message aloud, or stop aloud. message from being read. See the previous message. Previous Next See the next message. Reply Reply to a received message using one of six fixed phrases.
Page 285 uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink® uHFL Menus ■ 1Phone Setup Phone Setup Your Bluetooth-compatible phone must be paired to ■ To pair a mobile phone (when there is the system before you can make and receive hands- no phone paired to the system) free calls.
Page 286 uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink® uHFL Menus ■ Changing the currently paired phone 1Changing the currently paired phone 1. Go to the Phone settings screen. If no other phones are found or paired when trying to 2 Phone settings screen P. 279 swich to another phone, HFL will inform you that the 2.
Page 287 uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink® uHFL Menus ■ To edit an already-paired phone name 1. Go to the Phone settings screen. 2 Phone settings screen P. 279 2. Select Phone tab, then Bluetooth Device List. 3. Select a paired phone you want to edit. 4.
Page 288 uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink® uHFL Menus ■ To delete a paired phone 1. Go to the Phone settings screen. 2 Phone settings screen P. 279 2. Select Phone tab, then Bluetooth Device List. 3. Select a phone you want to delete. 4. Select Delete This Device. 5.
Page 289 uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink® uHFL Menus ■ To Set Up a Text Message/E-mail Options ■ To turn on or off the text/e-mail function 1. Go to the Phone settings screen. 2 Phone settings screen P. 279 2. Select Text/Email tab, then Enable Text/ Email.
Page 290: Ring Tone
uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink® uHFL Menus ■ 1Ring Tone Ring Tone Fixed: The fixed ring tone sounds from the speaker. You can change the ring tone setting. Mobile Phone: The ring tone stored in the 1. Go to the Phone settings screen. connected cell phone is heard through the vehicle 2 Phone settings screen P.
Page 291 uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink® uHFL Menus ■ 1Automatic Import of Cellular Phonebook and Call History Automatic Import of Cellular Phonebook and Call History When you select a person from the list in the cellular ■ When Automatic Phone Sync is set to phonebook, you can see up to three category icons.
Page 292 uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink® uHFL Menus ■ 1Speed Dial Speed Dial When a voice tag is stored, press the button to Up to 20 speed dial numbers can be stored per phone. call the number using the voice tag. Say the voice tag To store a speed dial number: name.
Page 293 uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink® uHFL Menus ■ To add a voice tag to a stored speed 1Speed Dial dial number Avoid using duplicate voice tags. 1. Go to the Phone settings screen. Avoid using “home” as a voice tag. 2 Phone settings screen P. 279 It is easier for the system to recognize a longer name.
Page 294 uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink® uHFL Menus ■ To delete a speed dial 1. Go to the Phone settings screen. 2 Phone settings screen P. 279 2. Select Phone tab, then Edit Speed Dial. 3. Select an existing speed dial entry. From the pop-up menu, select Delete. 4.
Page 295 uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink® uHFL Menus ■ To make a call using the imported 1To make a call using the imported phonebook phonebook This function is disabled while the vehicle is moving. 1. Go to the Phone menu screen. However, you can call a stored voice-tagged speed dial number using voice commands.
Page 296 uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink® uHFL Menus ■ To make a call using redial 1To make a call using redial 1. Go to the Phone menu screen. Press and hold the button to redial the last 2 Phone menu screen P. 281 number dialed in your phone’s history. 2.
Page 297 uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink® uHFL Menus ■ 1Receiving a Call Receiving a Call Call Waiting When there is an incoming call, an audible Press the button to put the current call on hold to notification sounds (if activated) and the answer the incoming call. Incoming call screen appears.
Page 298: Receiving A Text Message/E-Mail
uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink® uHFL Menus ■ 1Receiving a Text Message/E-mail Receiving a Text Message/E-mail The system does not display any received messages HFL can display newly received text messages and e-mails as well as 20 of the most while you are driving. You can only hear them read recently received messages on a linked cell phone.
Page 299: Selecting A Mail Account
uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink® uHFL Menus ■ 1Selecting a Mail Account Selecting a Mail Account You can also select a mail account from the folder list If a paired phone has text message or mail accounts, you can select one of them to screen or the message list screen.
Page 300 uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink® uHFL Menus ■ 1Displaying Messages Displaying Messages icon appears next to an unread message. ■ Displaying text messages Message List 1. Go to the Phone menu screen. If you delete a message on the phone, the message is 2 Phone menu screen P.
Page 301 uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink® uHFL Menus ■ Displaying e-mails Folder List 1. Go to the Phone menu screen. 2 Phone menu screen P. 281 2. Select Text/Email. Select account if necessary. 3. Select a folder. 4. Select a message. The e-mail is displayed. The system automatically starts reading the message aloud.
Page 302 uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink® uHFL Menus ■ Read or stop reading a message 1. Go to the text message or e-mail screen. The system automatically starts reading the message aloud. 2 Displaying Messages P. 298 2. Select Stop to stop reading. Select Read to start reading the message from the beginning.
Page 303 uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink® uHFL Menus ■ Making a call to a sender 1. Go to the text message screen. 2. Select Call. Continued...
Page 304: In Case Of Emergency
IMPORTANT: For vehicles equipped with HondaLink Assist, owner activation You cannot operate other navigation- or phone- constitutes authorization for Honda to collect information from your vehicle needed related functions using the screens while talking to to provide the service, and agreement to the Terms of Use at www.hondalink.com/ the operator.
Page 305: Driving
Driving This chapter discusses driving, refueling, and information on items such as accessories. Before Driving Cruise Control ....... 326 Parking Your Vehicle Driving Preparation ......304 When Stopped ........ 341 Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®), aka Electronic Maximum Load Limit......307 Stability Control (ESC), System ....
Page 306: Before Driving
Before Driving Driving Preparation Check the following items before you start driving. ■ 1Exterior Checks Exterior Checks NOTICE • Make sure there are no obstructions on the windows, door mirrors, exterior When doors are frozen shut, use warm water around lights, or other parts of the vehicle.
Page 307: Adjusting The Mirrors P
uuBefore DrivinguDriving Preparation ■ 1Interior Checks Interior Checks The headlight aim is set by the factory, and does not • Store or secure all items on board properly. need to be adjusted. However, if you regularly carry Carrying too much cargo, or improperly storing it, can affect your vehicle's heavy items in the trunk or tow a trailer, have the handling, stability, stopping distance, and tires, and make it unsafe.
Page 308 uuBefore DrivinguDriving Preparation • Be sure items placed on the floor behind the front seats cannot roll under the seats. They can interfere with the driver's ability to operate the pedals, the operation of the seats, or the operation of the sensors under the seats. •...
Page 309: Maximum Load Limit
uuBefore DrivinguMaximum Load Limit Maximum Load Limit The maximum load for your vehicle is 850 lbs (385 kg). 1Maximum Load Limit See Tire and Loading Information label attached to the driver's doorjamb. WARNING Overloading or improper loading Label Example can affect handling and stability and cause a crash in which you can be hurt or killed.
Page 310 uuBefore DrivinguMaximum Load Limit (5) Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in step 4. (6) If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle.
Page 311: Towing A Trailer
Towing a Trailer HF model Your vehicle is not designed to tow a trailer. Attempting to do so can void your warranties. Except HF model Towing Preparation ■ 1Towing Load Limits Towing Load Limits WARNING Your vehicle can tow a trailer if you carefully observe the load limits, use the proper equipment, and follow the towing guidelines.
Page 312 uuTowing a TraileruTowing Preparation ■ 1Towing Equipment and Accessories Towing Equipment and Accessories Make sure that all equipment is properly installed and Towing equipment varies by the size of your trailer, how much load you are towing, maintained, and that it meets federal, state, province/ and where you are towing.
Page 313: Driving Safely With A Trailer
uuTowing a TraileruDriving Safely with a Trailer Driving Safely with a Trailer ■ 1Driving Safely with a Trailer Things You Need To Know Before Towing a Trailer Parking • Have the trailer properly serviced and keep it in good condition. In addition to the normal precautions, place wheel •...
Page 314: Not Available On All Models
uuTowing a TraileruTowing Your Vehicle ■ Driving in Hilly Terrain • Closely watch your high temperature indicator. If the indicator remains on, turn off the heating and cooling system /climate control system and reduce speed. Pull to the side of the road safely to cool down the engine if necessary. Towing Your Vehicle Your vehicle is not designed to be towed behind a motor home.
Page 315: When Driving
When Driving Models without smart entry system Starting the Engine 1Starting the Engine 1. Make sure the parking brake is applied. Keep your foot firmly on the brake pedal when starting the engine. The engine is harder to start in cold weather and in thinner air found at altitudes above 8,000 feet (2,400 meters).
Page 316: Starting To Drive
uuWhen DrivinguStarting the Engine All models 1Starting the Engine 3. Turn the ignition switch to START Do not hold the key in START for more than 15 without depressing the accelerator pedal. seconds. • If the engine does not start right away, wait for at least 10 seconds before trying again.
Page 317 uuWhen DrivinguStarting the Engine Models with smart entry system Starting the Engine 1Starting the Engine 1. Make sure the parking brake is applied. Keep your foot firmly on the brake pedal when starting the engine. The engine is harder to start in cold weather and in thinner air found at altitudes above 8,000 feet (2,400 meters).
Page 318: Stopping The Engine
uuWhen DrivinguStarting the Engine All models 1Starting the Engine 3. Press the ENGINE START/STOP button Bring the smart entry remote close to the ENGINE without depressing the accelerator pedal. START/STOP button if the battery in the smart entry remote is weak. 2 If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak P.
Page 319 uuWhen DrivinguStarting the Engine ■ Starting to Drive Automatic transmission (CVT) models 1. Keeping your right foot on the brake pedal, release the parking brake. Check that the parking brake indicator has gone off. 2 Parking Brake P. 337 2. Put the shift lever in D .
Page 320: Other Precautions
uuWhen DrivinguPrecautions While Driving Precautions While Driving ■ 1Precautions While Driving In Rain NOTICE Avoid driving in deep water and on flooded roads. This can damage the engine or Do not operate the shift lever while pressing the driveline, or cause electrical component failure. accelerator pedal.
Page 321: Automatic Transmission (Cvt)
uuWhen DrivinguAutomatic Transmission (CVT) Automatic Transmission (CVT) ■ 1Precautions While Driving Creeping NOTICE The engine runs at a higher idle speed and creeping increases. 2.4 ℓ engine models Keep the brake pedal firmly depressed when stopped. The following can damage the under spoiler: •...
Page 322: Shifting
uuWhen DrivinguShifting Automatic transmission (CVT) models Shifting 1Shifting Change the shift position in accordance with your driving needs. You cannot turn the ignition switch to LOCK and remove the key unless the shift lever is in ■ Shift lever positions The vehicle may move forward very slightly even in while the engine is cold.
Page 323 uuWhen DrivinguShifting ■ 1Shift Lever Operation Shift Lever Operation NOTICE When you change the shift lever from vice versa, come to a complete stop and keep the brake pedal depressed. Operating the shift lever before the vehicle has come to a complete standstill can damage the transmission. Use the shift lever position indicator to check the Shift Lever Position Indicator lever position before pulling away.
Page 324 uuWhen DrivinguShifting Manual transmission models Shifting 1Shifting ■ Shift Lever Operation NOTICE Do not shift to before the vehicle comes to a Fully depress the clutch pedal to operate the shift lever and change gears, then complete stop. slowly release the pedal. Shifting to before stopping can damage the transmission.
Page 325 uuWhen DrivinguShifting When you are not shifting, do not rest your 5-speed manual 1Shifting transmission foot on the clutch pedal. This can cause your Recommended Shift Points clutch to wear out faster. Driving in the highest gear that allows the engine to run and accelerate smoothly helps to optimize fuel economy and effective emissions control.
Page 326 uuWhen DrivinguShifting 6-speed manual transmission models ■ Reverse Lockout The manual transmission has a lockout mechanism that stops you from accidentally shifting into R from a forward gear while the vehicle is moving above a certain speed. If you cannot shift to R when the vehicle is stopped, do the following: 1.
Page 327: Econ Button
uuWhen DrivinguECON Button ECON Button The ECON button turns the ECON mode on and off. The ECON mode helps you improve your fuel economy by adjusting the performance of the engine, transmission, heating and cooling system /climate control system , and cruise control * Not available on all models...
Page 328: Cruise Control
uuWhen DrivinguCruise Control Cruise Control Maintains a constant vehicle speed without having to keep your foot on the 1Cruise Control accelerator pedal. Use cruise control on freeways or open roads where you can WARNING travel at a constant speed with little acceleration or deceleration. Improper use of the cruise control can lead When to use to a crash.
Page 329 uuWhen DrivinguCruise Control ■ To Set the Vehicle Speed –/SET Button Press and release On when cruise control begins Take your foot off the pedal and press the –/SET button when you reach the desired speed. The moment you release the –/SET button, the set speed is fixed, and cruise control begins.
Page 330 uuWhen DrivinguCruise Control ■ 1To Adjust the Vehicle Speed To Adjust the Vehicle Speed You can set the vehicle speed using the –/SET button Increase or decrease the vehicle speed using the RES/+ or –/SET buttons on the on the steering wheel when adjusting the speed with steering wheel.
Page 331: Vehicle Stability Assist (Vsa®), Aka Electronic Stability Control (Esc), System
uuWhen DrivinguVehicle Stability Assist (VSA®), aka Electronic Stability Control (ESC), System Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®), aka Electronic Stability Control (ESC), System 1Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®), aka Electronic Stability Control (ESC), System Helps to stabilize the vehicle during cornering if the vehicle turns more or less than The VSA®...
Page 332 uuWhen DrivinguVehicle Stability Assist (VSA®), aka Electronic Stability Control (ESC), System ■ 1Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®), aka Electronic Stability Control VSA® On and Off (ESC), System This button is on the driver side control panel. 1.8 ℓ engine models Without VSA®, your vehicle will have normal braking To turn the VSA®...
Page 333: Lanewatch Tm
uuWhen DrivinguLaneWatch LaneWatch Is an assistance system that allows you to check the passenger side rear areas 1LaneWatch displayed on the audio/information screen when the turn signal is activated to the WARNING passenger’s side. A camera in the passenger side door mirror monitors these areas and allows you to check for vehicles, in addition to your visual check and use of the Failure to visually confirm that it is safe to passenger door mirror.
Page 334 uuWhen DrivinguLaneWatch ■ Customizing the LaneWatch settings 1LaneWatch You can customize the following items using the audio/information screen. The LaneWatch camera view is restricted. Its unique • Show with Turn Signal: Selects whether LaneWatch monitor comes on when lens makes objects on the screen look slightly you operate the turn signal light lever.
Page 335: Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Tpms)
uuWhen DrivinguTire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) U.S. models Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) 1Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Instead of directly measuring the pressure in each tire, the TPMS on this vehicle The system does not monitor the tires when driving monitors and compares the rolling radius and rotational characteristics of each at low speed.
Page 336 uuWhen DrivinguTire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) You can calibrate the system from the customized 1TPMS Calibration features on the i-MID. • TPMS cannot be calibrated if a compact spare tire 1. Turn the ignition switch to ON is installed. • 2.
Page 337: Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Tpms) - Required Federal Explanation
uuWhen DrivinguTire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) - Required Federal Explanation U.S. models Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) - Required Federal Explanation Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label.
Page 338 uuWhen DrivinguTire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) - Required Federal Explanation Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver's responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale.
Page 339: Brake System
Braking Brake System ■ 1Parking Brake Parking Brake NOTICE Use the parking brake to keep the vehicle stationary when parking. Release the parking brake fully before driving. The To apply: rear brakes and axle can be damaged if you drive Pull the lever fully up without pressing the with the parking brake applied.
Page 340: Foot Brake
uuBrakinguBrake System ■ 1Foot Brake Foot Brake Check the brakes after driving through deep water, Your vehicle is equipped with front disc brakes. The brakes on the rear wheels may or if there is a buildup of road surface water. If be disc or drum, depending on the model.
Page 341: Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)
uuBrakinguAnti-lock Brake System (ABS) Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ■ 1Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) NOTICE Helps prevent the wheels from locking up, and helps you retain steering control by The ABS may not function correctly if you use an pumping the brakes rapidly, much faster than you. incorrect tire type and size.
Page 342: Brake Assist System
uuBrakinguBrake Assist System Brake Assist System ■ Brake Assist System Designed to assist the driver by generating greater braking force when you depress the brake pedal hard during emergency braking. ■ Brake assist system operation Press the brake pedal firmly for more powerful braking. When brake assist operates, the pedal may wiggle slightly and an operating noise may be heard.
Page 343: Parking Your Vehicle
Parking Your Vehicle When Stopped 1. Depress the brake pedal firmly. 1Parking Your Vehicle 2. Firmly apply the parking brake. Do not park your vehicle near flammable objects, such as dry grass, oil, or timber. Automatic transmission (CVT) models Heat from the exhaust can cause a fire. 3.
Page 344: Rearview Camera
Rearview Camera About Your Rearview Camera Models with navigation system 1About Your Rearview Camera For models with the navigation system, see the Navigation System Manual for the The rear camera view is restricted. You cannot see rearview camera. the corner ends of the bumper or what is underneath the bumper.
Page 345: Refueling
Top tier detergent gasoline as ethanol. Your vehicle is designed to operate on Because the level of detergency and additives in gasoline vary in the market, Honda oxygenated gasoline containing up to 15% ethanol by volume. Do not use gasoline containing methanol.
Page 346: How To Refuel
For further important fuel-related information for your vehicle, or on information on gasoline that does not contain MMT, visit www.hondacars.com. In Canada, visit www.honda.ca for additional information on gasoline. For more information on top tier gasoline, visit www.toptiergas.com. ■...
Page 347 uuRefuelinguHow to Refuel 4. Remove the fuel fill cap slowly. If you hear a 1How to Refuel release of air, wait until this stops, then turn The filler nozzle automatically stops to leave space in the knob slowly to open the fuel fill cap. the fuel tank so that fuel does not overflow as a result of changes in air temperature.
Page 348: Fuel Economy
Fuel Economy Improving Fuel Economy Fuel economy depends on several conditions, including driving conditions, your 1Improving Fuel Economy driving habits, the condition of your vehicle, and loading. Depending on these and Direct calculation is the recommended method to other conditions, you may or may not achieve the rated fuel economy of this vehicle. determine actual fuel consumed while driving.
Page 349: Accessories And Modifications
Honda Genuine accessories are recommended to ensure proper operation on your vehicle. Modifications Do not modify your vehicle or use non-Honda components that can affect its handling, stability, and reliability. Overall vehicle performance can be affected. Always make sure all equipment is properly installed and maintained, and that it meets federal, state, province, territory, and local regulations.
Page 351: Maintenance
Maintenance This chapter discusses basic maintenance. Before Performing Maintenance Engine Coolant ........ 371 Tire Service Life........ 396 Inspection and Maintenance .... 350 Transmission Fluid......373 Tire and Wheel Replacement ... 397 Brake/Clutch Fluid......374 Tire Rotation........398 Safety When Performing Maintenance..351 Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Refilling Window Washer Fluid..
Page 352: Before Performing Maintenance
• Check the brake fluid level monthly. subscription to the Service Express website at 2 Brake/Clutch Fluid P. 374 www.techinfo.honda.com. • Check the tire pressure monthly. Examine the tread for wear and foreign objects. 2 Authorized Manuals P. 455 2 Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 391 If you want to perform maintenance yourself, make •...
Page 353: Vehicle Safety
uuBefore Performing MaintenanceuSafety When Performing Maintenance Safety When Performing Maintenance Some of the most important safety precautions are given here. 1Safety When Performing Maintenance However, we cannot warn you of every conceivable hazard that can arise in WARNING performing maintenance. Only you can decide whether or not you should perform a given task.
Page 354: Parts And Fluids Used In Maintenance Service
Performing MaintenanceuParts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service The use of Honda genuine parts and fluids is recommended when maintaining and servicing your vehicle. Honda genuine parts are manufactured according to the...
Page 355: Maintenance Minder
Maintenance Minder If the engine oil life is less than 15%, you will see the Maintenance Minder messages appear on the information display or the i-MID every time you turn the ignition switch to ON . The messages notify you when to change the engine oil, or when to bring your vehicle to a dealer for indicated maintenance services.
Page 356 uuMaintenance Minder uTo Use Maintenance Minder ■ Maintenance Minder Messages on the Information Display To switch the display, press the (Select/Reset) knob. Oil Life Display Explanation Information Maintenance Minder Indicator The engine oil life indicator starts The engine oil is approaching the end of its service life.
Page 357 uuMaintenance Minder uTo Use Maintenance Minder ■ 1Maintenance Service Items Maintenance Service Items • Independent of the Maintenance Minder information, replace the brake fluid every 3 years. Maintenance • Inspect idle speed every 160,000 miles (256,000 Maintenance Minder Message Minder Indicator km).
Page 358: Resetting The Display
uuMaintenance Minder uTo Use Maintenance Minder ■ 1Resetting the Display Resetting the Display NOTICE Reset the engine oil life display if you have performed the maintenance service. Failure to reset the engine oil life after a maintenance 1. Turn the ignition switch to ON service results in the system showing incorrect 2.
Page 359 uuMaintenance Minder uTo Use Maintenance Minder Models with i-MID To Use Maintenance Minder ■ 1Displaying the Engine Oil Life and Maintenance Items Displaying the Engine Oil Life and Maintenance Items Based on the engine operating conditions, the Maintenance items, which should be serviced at the same time that you replace the remaining engine oil life is calculated and displayed engine oil, appear on the i-MID.
Page 360 uuMaintenance Minder uTo Use Maintenance Minder ■ Maintenance Minder Messages on the i-MID Maintenance Message Oil Life Display Explanation Information SERVICE DUE SOON 15 % The remaining engine oil life is 15 to The engine oil is approaching the end of its service life, and the maintenance 6 percent.
Page 361 uuMaintenance Minder uTo Use Maintenance Minder ■ 1Maintenance Service Items Maintenance Service Items • Independent of the Maintenance Minder information, replace the brake fluid every 3 years. System Message • Inspect idle speed every 160,000 miles (256,000 Maintenance Minder Indicator km).
Page 362 uuMaintenance Minder uTo Use Maintenance Minder ■ 1Resetting the Display Resetting the Display NOTICE Reset the engine oil life display if you have performed the maintenance service. Failure to reset the engine oil life after a maintenance service results in the system showing incorrect maintenance intervals, which can lead to serious 2345 mechanical problems.
Page 363: Maintenance Under The Hood
Maintenance Under the Hood Maintenance Items Under the Hood 1.8 ℓ engine models Brake Fluid (Black Cap) Manual transmission Engine Oil Dipstick models (Orange Handle) Clutch Fluid (Light Gray Cap) Engine Oil Fill Cap Washer Fluid (Blue Cap) Battery Radiator Cap Engine Coolant Reserve Tank Continued...
Page 364 uuMaintenance Under the HooduMaintenance Items Under the Hood 2.4 ℓ engine models Engine Oil Fill Cap Brake Fluid (Black Cap) Clutch Fluid Engine Oil Dipstick (Light Gray Cap) (Orange Handle) Washer Fluid (Blue Cap) Battery Radiator Cap Engine Coolant Reserve Tank...
Page 365: Opening The Hood
uuMaintenance Under the HooduOpening the Hood Opening the Hood 1. Park the vehicle on a level surface, and set 1Opening the Hood Hood Release Handle the parking brake. NOTICE 2. Pull the hood release handle under the Do not open the hood when the wiper arms are lower left corner of the dashboard.
Page 366: Recommended Engine Oil
This seal indicates the oil is energy conserving and that it meets the American Petroleum Institute’s latest requirements. Use Genuine Honda Motor Oil or another commercial engine oil of suitable viscosity for the ambient temperature as shown here. Ambient Temperature ■...
Page 367: Oil Check
uuMaintenance Under the HooduOil Check Oil Check We recommend that you check the engine oil level every time you refuel. 1Oil Check Park the vehicle on level ground. If the oil level is near or below the lower mark, slowly Wait approximately three minutes after turning the engine off before you check the add oil being careful not to overfill.
Page 368 uuMaintenance Under the HooduOil Check 4. Remove the dipstick again, and check the 1.8 ℓ engine models level. It should be between the upper and lower marks. Add oil if necessary. Upper Mark Lower Mark 2.4 ℓ engine models Upper Mark Lower Mark...
Page 369: Adding Engine Oil
uuMaintenance Under the HooduAdding Engine Oil Adding Engine Oil 1. Unscrew and remove the engine oil fill cap. 1Adding Engine Oil 1.8 ℓ engine models 2. Add oil slowly. If any oil spills, wipe it away immediately. Spilled oil 3. Reinstall the engine oil fill cap, and tighten may damage the engine compartment components.
Page 370: Changing The Engine Oil And Oil Filter
uuMaintenance Under the HooduChanging the Engine Oil and Oil Filter Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter You must change the engine oil and oil filter regularly in order to maintain the 1Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter engine's lubrication. The engine may be damaged if they are not changed regularly. NOTICE You may damage the environment if you do not Change the oil and filter in accordance with the maintenance message on the...
Page 371 uuMaintenance Under the HooduChanging the Engine Oil and Oil Filter All models 1.8 ℓ engine models 4. Remove the drain bolt and washer from Drain Bolt the bottom of the engine, and drain the oil into a suitable container. Washer 2.4 ℓ...
Page 372 uuMaintenance Under the HooduChanging the Engine Oil and Oil Filter 5. Remove the oil filter and dispose of the 1Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter 1.8 ℓ engine models remaining oil. You will need a special wrench to replace the oil 6.
Page 373: Engine Coolant
Under the HooduEngine Coolant Engine Coolant 1Engine Coolant Specified coolant: Honda Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2 NOTICE This coolant is premixed with 50% antifreeze and 50% water. Do not add any If temperatures consistently below −22°F (−30°C) are straight antifreeze or water.
Page 374 uuMaintenance Under the HooduEngine Coolant ■ 1Radiator Radiator WARNING 1. Make sure the engine and radiator are 1.8 ℓ engine models cool. Removing the radiator cap while the Radiator Cap 2. Turn the radiator cap counterclockwise to engine is hot can cause the coolant to spray relieve any pressure in the cooling system.
Page 375: Transmission Fluid
Models with manual transmission ■ 1Manual Transmission Fluid Manual Transmission Fluid If Honda MTF is not available, you may use the API Specified fluid: Honda Manual Transmission Fluid (MTF) certificated SAE 0 W-20 or 5 W-20 viscosity motor oil as a temporary measure.
Page 376: Brake/Clutch Fluid
Under the HooduBrake/Clutch Fluid Brake/Clutch Fluid 1Brake/Clutch Fluid Specified fluid: Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3 NOTICE Use the same fluid for both the brakes and clutch. Brake fluid marked DOT 5 is not compatible with your vehicle's braking system and can cause extensive ■...
Page 377: Refilling Window Washer Fluid
uuMaintenance Under the HooduRefilling Window Washer Fluid Refilling Window Washer Fluid Check the amount of window washer fluid by looking at the reservoir. 1Refilling Window Washer Fluid If the level is low, fill the washer reservoir. NOTICE Do not use engine antifreeze or a vinegar/water Canadian models with information display solution in the windshield washer reservoir.
Page 378: Replacing Light Bulbs
Replacing Light Bulbs Headlight Bulbs When replacing, use the following bulbs. 1Headlight Bulbs High beam headlight: 60 W (HB3 for halogen bulb type) NOTICE Halogen bulbs get very hot when lit. Low beam headlight: 51 W (HB4 for halogen bulb type) Oil, perspiration, or a scratch on the glass can cause the bulb to overheat and shatter.
Page 379 uuReplacing Light BulbsuHeadlight Bulbs ■ 1Low Beam Headlights Low Beam Headlights Holding clip (A-type) Driver side Clip (A) Pull the clip straight up to remove it. 1.8 ℓ engine models 1. Remove the holding clips (A). Push up the Cover tab, and remove the cover of the air intake duct and its upper part.
Page 380 uuReplacing Light BulbsuHeadlight Bulbs Driver side 1Low Beam Headlights 2.4 ℓ engine models Holding clip (B-type) 1. Unlock the holding clips (B), then remove Press down the center pin until it clicks to unlock it. the cover of the air intake duct. Clip (B) Cover Fold in the upper part of the air intake duct to...
Page 381 uuReplacing Light BulbsuHeadlight Bulbs Passenger side 1Low Beam Headlights Clip (C) All models Holding clip (C-type) 2. Remove the holding clip (C) using a flat-tip Insert a flat-tip screwdriver, lift and remove the center screwdriver, then remove the upper part of pin to remove the clip.
Page 382 uuReplacing Light BulbsuFog Light Bulbs Fog Light Bulbs When replacing, use the following bulbs. 1Fog Light Bulbs 1.8 ℓ models NOTICE Fog Light: 55 W (H11 for halogen bulb type) Halogen bulbs get very hot when lit. Oil, perspiration, or a scratch on the glass can cause the bulb to 2.4 ℓ...
Page 383 uuReplacing Light BulbsuFog Light Bulbs 2. Remove the screws using a Phillips-head 1.8 ℓ models screwdriver and carefully pull the fog light Screws assembly out of the bumper. 2.4 ℓ models Screws Continued...
Page 384 uuReplacing Light BulbsuFog Light Bulbs 3. Push the tab to remove the coupler. 1.8 ℓ models 4. Rotate the old bulb to the left to remove. 5. Insert a new bulb into the fog light assembly and turn it to the right. 6.
Page 385 uuReplacing Light BulbsuFront Turn Signal/Parking/Side Marker Light Bulbs Front Turn Signal/Parking/Side Marker Light Bulbs When replacing, use the following bulbs. Front Turn Signal/Parking/Side Marker Light: 28/8 W (Amber) 1. Turn the steering wheel all the way to the Inner opposite side from the light being replaced. Fender Passenger side: Turn the steering wheel to the left.
Page 386 uuReplacing Light BulbsuFront Turn Signal/Parking/Side Marker Light Bulbs All models 4. Turn the socket to the left and remove it, then remove the old bulb. 5. Insert a new bulb. Bulb Socket...
Page 387 When replacing, use the following bulbs. Rear side marker light bulbs are LED type. Have an Brake/Taillight: 21/5 W authorized Honda dealer inspect and replace the light Rear Turn Signal Light: 21 W (Amber) assembly. Rear Side Marker Light: LED When removing the clip, insert a flat-tip screwdriver, 1.
Page 388 uuReplacing Light BulbsuTaillight and Back-Up Light Bulbs Taillight and Back-Up Light Bulbs When replacing, use the following bulbs. Back-Up Light: 16 W Taillight: 3 CP Models with trunk lid lining Lining 1. Remove the screw from the center of the Fastener fastener using a Phillips-head screwdriver.
Page 389 uuReplacing Light BulbsuRear License Plate Light Bulbs Rear License Plate Light Bulbs When replacing, use the following bulbs. Rear License Plate Light: 5 W Models with trunk lid lining Lining 1. Remove the screw from the center of the Fastener fastener using a Phillips-head screwdriver.
Page 390 2. Turn the socket to the left and remove it. 3. Remove the old bulb and insert a new bulb. Bulb Socket 2.4 ℓ engine models High-mount brake light bulbs are LED type. Have an authorized Honda dealer inspect and replace the light assembly.
Page 391: Checking And Maintaining Wiper Blades
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades Checking Wiper Blades If the wiper blade rubber has deteriorated, it will leave streaks and the metal wiper arm may scratch the window glass. Changing the Wiper Blade Rubber 1Changing the Wiper Blade Rubber NOTICE 1.
Page 392: Blades
uuChecking and Maintaining Wiper BladesuChanging the Wiper Blade Rubber 4. Slide the wiper blade out from its holder by pulling the tabbed end out. Blade 5. Remove the retainers from the rubber blade Retainer that has been removed, and mount to a Blade new rubber blade.
Page 393: Checking Tires
Checking and Maintaining Tires Checking Tires To safely operate your vehicle, your tires must be of the proper type and size, in 1Checking Tires good condition with adequate tread, and properly inflated. WARNING ■ Inflation guidelines Using tires that are excessively worn or Properly inflated tires provide the best combination of handling, tread life, and comfort.
Page 394: Tire And Loading Information Label
uuChecking and Maintaining TiresuTire and Loading Information Label Tire and Loading Information Label The label attached to the driver’s doorjamb provides necessary tire and loading 1Tire and Loading Information Label information. The tire and loading information label attached to the driver’s doorjamb contains: The number of people your vehicle can carry.
Page 395: Glossary Of Tire Terminology
uuChecking and Maintaining TiresuTire Labeling ■ 1Tire Identification Number (TIN) Tire Identification Number (TIN) DOT B97R FW6X 2209 The tire identification number (TIN) is a group of numbers and letters that look like DOT: This indicates that the tire meets all the example in the side column.
Page 396: Dot Tire Quality Grading (U.s. Vehicles)
uuChecking and Maintaining TiresuDOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles) DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles) The tires on your vehicle meet all U.S. Federal Safety Requirements. All tires are also graded for treadwear, traction, and temperature performance according to Department of Transportation (DOT) standards.
Page 397 uuChecking and Maintaining TiresuDOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles) ■ 1Traction Traction Warning: The traction grade The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, and C. assigned to this tire is based on Those grades represent the tire's ability to stop on wet pavement straight-ahead braking traction tests, as measured under controlled conditions on specified and does not include acceleration,...
Page 398: Wear Indicators
uuChecking and Maintaining TiresuWear Indicators Wear Indicators The groove where the wear indicator is 1Checking Tires located is 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) shallower than Example of a Wear Models with P215/45R17 87V tires Indicator mark elsewhere on the tire. If the tread has worn so Models with 225/40R18 92V tires Models with 225/40R18 92Y tires that the indicator is exposed, replace the tire.
Page 399: Tire And Wheel Replacement
uuChecking and Maintaining TiresuTire and Wheel Replacement Tire and Wheel Replacement Replace your tires with radials of the same size, load range, speed rating, and 1Tire and Wheel Replacement maximum cold tire pressure rating (as shown on the tire’s sidewall). Using tires of a WARNING different size or construction can cause the ABS and VSA®...
Page 400: Tire Rotation
uuChecking and Maintaining TiresuTire Rotation Tire Rotation Rotating tires according to the maintenance messages on the information display 1Tire Rotation i-MID helps to distribute wear more evenly and increase tire life. Tires with directional tread patterns should only be rotated front to back (not from one side to the other). ■...
Page 401: Winter Tires
uuChecking and Maintaining TiresuWinter Tires Winter Tires If driving on snowy or frozen roads, mount all season marked M+S tires, snow tires, 1Winter Tires or tire chains; reduce speed; and maintain sufficient distance between vehicles when WARNING driving. Using the wrong chains, or not properly Be particularly careful when operating the steering wheel or brakes to prevent installing chains, can damage the brake skidding.
Page 402: Battery
Battery Checking the Battery Check the battery terminals for corrosion 1Battery monthly. WARNING The battery gives off explosive hydrogen gas during normal operation. A spark or flame can cause the battery to explode with enough force to kill or seriously hurt you. When conducting any battery If your vehicle's battery is disconnected or goes dead: maintenance, wear protective clothing and...
Page 403: Remote Transmitter Care
Remote Transmitter Care Replacing the Button Battery If the indicator does not come on when the button is pressed, replace the battery. 1Replacing the Button Battery NOTICE ■ Master Keys with Remote Transmitter An improperly disposed of battery can damage the environment.
Page 404 uuRemote Transmitter Care uReplacing the Button Battery ■ Smart Entry Remote Battery type: CR2032 1. Remove the built-in key. 2. Remove the upper half of the cover by carefully prying on the edge with a coin. Remove carefully to avoid losing the buttons.
Page 405: Heating And Cooling System /Climate Control System Maintenance
Heating and Cooling System /Climate Control System Maintenance Dust and Pollen Filter The heating and cooling system /climate control system is equipped with a dust 1Dust and Pollen Filter and pollen filter that collects pollen, dust, and other debris in the air. The If the airflow from the heating and cooling system Maintenance Minder messages will let you know when to replace the filter.
Page 406: Interior Care
Cleaning Interior Care Use a damp cloth with a mixture of mild detergent and warm water to remove dirt. 1Interior Care Use a clean cloth to remove detergent residue. Do not spill liquids inside the vehicle. Electrical devices and systems may malfunction if ■...
Page 407: Floor Mats
uuCleaninguInterior Care ■ 1Floor Mats Floor Mats If you use any floor mats that were not originally The driver’s floor mat hooks over the floor provided with your vehicle, make sure they are anchors, which keep the mat from sliding designed for your specific vehicle, fit correctly, and forward.
Page 408: Exterior Care
uuCleaninguExterior Care Exterior Care Dust off the vehicle body after you drive. Regularly inspect your vehicle for scratches on painted surfaces. A scratch on a painted surface can result in body rust. If you find a scratch, promptly repair it. ■...
Page 409 uuCleaninguExterior Care ■ 1Applying Wax Applying Wax NOTICE A good coat of automotive body wax helps protect your vehicle’s paint from the Chemical solvents and strong cleaners can damage elements. Wax will wear off over time and expose your vehicle’s paint to the the paint, metal, and plastic on your vehicle.
Page 410 uuCleaninguExterior Care ■ Fogged Exterior Light Lenses The inside lenses of exterior lights (headlights, brake lights, etc.) may fog temporarily if you have driven in the rain, or after the vehicle has been run through a car wash. Dew condensation also may build up inside the lenses when there is a significant enough difference between the ambient and inside lens temperatures (similar to vehicle windows fogging up in rainy conditions).
Page 411: Handling The Unexpected
Handling the Unexpected This chapter explains how to handle unexpected troubles. Tools Overheating If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Types of Tools ........410 How to Handle Overheating..... 433 Indicator Comes On......437 If a Tire Goes Flat Indicator, Coming On/Blinking If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes Changing a Flat Tire ......
Page 412: Tools
Tools Models with compact spare tire Types of Tools 1Types of Tools The tools are stored in the trunk. Wheel Nut Wrench/ Jack Jack Handle Jack Handle Bar...
Page 413: If A Tire Goes Flat
If a Tire Goes Flat Models with compact spare tire Changing a Flat Tire 1Changing a Flat Tire If a tire goes flat while driving, grasp the steering wheel firmly, and brake gradually Periodically check the tire pressure of the compact to reduce speed.
Page 414 uuIf a Tire Goes FlatuChanging a Flat Tire ■ Getting Ready to Replace the Flat Tire 1Getting Ready to Replace the Flat Tire 1. Open the trunk floor lid. NOTICE 2.4 ℓ engine models Do not mount the compact spare on the front. If mounted on the front, the compact spare, smaller in size than the normal tire, may damage the differential.
Page 415 uuIf a Tire Goes FlatuChanging a Flat Tire 5. Place the compact spare tire (wheel side up) under the vehicle body, near the tire that needs to be replaced. Models with 15 x 6J aluminum wheels 6. Remove the center cap from the wheel with the jack handle bar.
Page 416 uuIf a Tire Goes FlatuChanging a Flat Tire ■ 1How to Set Up the Jack How to Set Up the Jack WARNING 1. Place the jack under the jacking point closest to the tire to be changed. The vehicle can easily roll off the jack, seriously injuring anyone underneath.
Page 417 uuIf a Tire Goes FlatuChanging a Flat Tire ■ 1Replacing the Flat Tire Replacing the Flat Tire Do not over tighten the wheel nuts by applying extra Models with aluminum wheels torque using your foot or a pipe. 1. Remove the wheel nuts and flat tire. Models with wheel cover Models with wheel cover Wheel...
Page 418 uuIf a Tire Goes FlatuChanging a Flat Tire 5. Lower the vehicle and remove the jack. Tighten the wheel nuts in the order indicated in the image. Go around, tightening the nuts, two to three times in this order. Wheel nut torque: 80 lbf∙ft (108 N∙m, 11 kgf∙m) ■...
Page 419 uuIf a Tire Goes FlatuChanging a Flat Tire U.S. models ■ TPMS and the Spare Tire If you replace a flat tire with the spare tire, the low tire pressure/TPMS indicator comes on while you are driving. After driving for a few miles (kilometers), the indicator will start blinking for a short time and then stay on.
Page 420: Temporarily Repairing A Flat Tire
uuIf a Tire Goes FlatuTemporarily Repairing a Flat Tire Models with tire repair kit Temporarily Repairing a Flat Tire 1Temporarily Repairing a Flat Tire This vehicle is not equipped with a spare tire. If the tire has a large cut or is otherwise The kit should not be used in the following situations.
Page 421 uuIf a Tire Goes FlatuTemporarily Repairing a Flat Tire 1. Open the trunk floor lid. 1Getting Ready to Temporarily Repair the Flat Tire When making a temporary repair, carefully read the instruction manual provided with the kit. In cold temperatures, the sealant may not flow easily. In this situation, warm it up for five minutes before using.
Page 422 uuIf a Tire Goes FlatuTemporarily Repairing a Flat Tire ■ 1Injecting Sealant and Air Injecting Sealant and Air WARNING 1. Remove the valve cap from the tire valve Valve Cap stem. Tire sealant contains substances that are harmful and can be fatal if swallowed. If accidentally swallowed, do not induce vomiting.
Page 423 uuIf a Tire Goes FlatuTemporarily Repairing a Flat Tire 4. Plug in the compressor to the accessory 1Injecting Sealant and Air power socket. WARNING Be careful not to pinch the cord in a door or window. Running the engine with the vehicle in an 5.
Page 424: Distributing The Sealant In The Tire
10. Unplug the power plug from the accessory 1Injecting Sealant and Air Sealant/Air Hose power socket. See a Honda dealer for a replacement sealant bottle 11. Unscrew the sealant/air hose from the tire and proper disposal of an empty bottle. valve stem. Reinstall the valve cap.
Page 425 uuIf a Tire Goes FlatuTemporarily Repairing a Flat Tire 4. Attach the air only hose onto the tire valve 1Distributing the Sealant in the Tire stem. Screw it until it is tight. WARNING 5. Turn the selector switch to AIR ONLY. Do not turn the air compressor on to Running the engine with the vehicle in an check the pressure.
Page 426: Inflating An Under-Inflated Tire
uuIf a Tire Goes FlatuTemporarily Repairing a Flat Tire ■ 1Inflating an Under-inflated Tire Inflating an Under-inflated Tire NOTICE You can use the kit to inflate a non-punctured under-inflated tire. Do not operate the temporary tire repair kit 1. Open the trunk floor lid. compressor for more than 15 minutes.
Page 427 uuIf a Tire Goes FlatuTemporarily Repairing a Flat Tire 7. Plug in the kit to the accessory power 1Inflating an Under-inflated Tire socket. WARNING Be careful not to pinch the cord in a door or window. Running the engine with the vehicle in an 8.
Page 428: Engine Does Not Start
Engine Does Not Start Checking the Engine If the engine does not start, check the starter. 1Checking the Engine If you must start the vehicle immediately, use an assisting vehicle to jump start it. 2 Jump Starting P. 429 Starter condition Checklist Starter doesn’t turn or turns Models with smart entry system...
Page 429: If The Smart Entry Remote Battery Is Weak
uuEngine Does Not StartuIf the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak Models with smart entry system If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak If the beeper sounds, the TO START, HOLD REMOTE NEAR START BUTTON message appears on the i-MID, the indicator on the ENGINE START/STOP button flashes, and the engine won’t start, start the engine as follows.
Page 430: Emergency Engine Stop
uuEngine Does Not StartuEmergency Engine Stop Models with smart entry system Emergency Engine Stop 1Emergency Engine Stop The ENGINE START/STOP button may be used to stop the engine due to an NOTICE emergency situation even while driving. If you must stop the engine, do either of the Do not press the button while driving unless it is following operations: absolutely necessary for the engine to be switched...
Page 431: Jump Starting
Jump Starting ■ 1Jump Starting Jump Starting Procedure WARNING Turn off the power to electric devices, such as audio and lights. Turn off the engine, then open the hood. A battery can explode if you do not follow 1. Connect the first jumper cable to your 1.8 ℓ...
Page 432 uuJump Startingu 4. Connect the other end of the second 1Jump Starting 1.8 ℓ engine models jumper cable to the engine mounting bolt Battery performance degrades in cold conditions and as shown. Do not connect this jumper cable may prevent the engine from starting. to any other part.
Page 433 uuJump Startingu ■ What to Do After the Engine Starts Once your vehicle's engine has started, remove the jumper cables in the following order. 1. Disconnect the jumper cable from your vehicle's ground. 2. Disconnect the other end of the jumper cable from the booster battery - terminal.
Page 434: Shift Lever Does Not Move
Shift Lever Does Not Move Automatic transmission (CVT) models Follow the procedure below if you cannot move the shift lever out of the position. ■ Releasing the Lock 1. Set the parking brake. Models without smart entry system 2. Remove the key from the ignition switch. Models with smart entry system 2.
Page 435: Overheating
Overheating How to Handle Overheating Overheating symptoms are as follows: 1How to Handle Overheating • The high temperature indicator comes on or the engine suddenly loses power. WARNING • Steam or spray comes out of the engine compartment. Steam and spray from an overheated ■...
Page 436 uuOverheatinguHow to Handle Overheating ■ Next thing to do 1How to Handle Overheating 1. Check that the cooling fan is operating and WARNING stop the engine once the high temperature indicator goes off. Removing the radiator cap while the If the cooling fan is not operating, engine is hot can cause the coolant to spray immediately stop the engine.
Page 437: Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On ■ Reasons for the indicator to come on 1If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On Comes on when the engine oil pressure is low. NOTICE ■ What to do as soon as the indicator comes on Running the engine with low oil pressure can cause 1.
Page 438: If The Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On Or Blinks
uuIndicator, Coming On/BlinkinguIf the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks 1If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks ■ Reasons for the indicator lamp to come on or blink NOTICE If you drive with the malfunction indicator lamp on, •...
Page 439: If The Electric Power Steering (Eps) System Indicator Comes On
uuIndicator, Coming On/BlinkinguIf the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On ■ Reasons for the indicator to come on 1If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On U.S. • The brake fluid is low. Have your vehicle repaired immediately.
Page 440: If The Low Tire Pressure/Tpms Indicator Comes On Or Blinks
uuIndicator, Coming On/BlinkinguIf the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or Blinks U.S. models If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or 1If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or Blinks Blinks NOTICE ■ Driving on an extremely underinflated tire can cause Reasons for the indicator to come on or blink it to overheat.
Page 441: Engine Compartment Fuse Box
Fuses Fuse Locations ■ If any electrical devices are not working, Circuit protected and fuse rating Circuit Protected Amps turn the ignition switch to LOCK − − Circuit Protected Amps check to see if any applicable fuse is blown. − −...
Page 442: Interior Fuse Box
uuFusesuFuse Locations ■ Interior Fuse Box Circuit Protected Amps Circuit Protected Amps − − Door Lock Motor 1 (Lock) 15 A Located under the dashboard. Moonroof (20 A) Small Lights 7.5 A Accessory Power Socket Illumination 7.5 A (20 A) (Center Console) −...
Page 443: Inspecting And Changing Fuses
uuFusesuInspecting and Changing Fuses Inspecting and Changing Fuses 1. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK . Turn 1Inspecting and Changing Fuses headlights and all accessories off. Blown Fuse NOTICE 2. Remove the fuse box cover. Replacing a fuse with one that has a higher rating 3.
Page 444: Emergency Towing
Emergency Towing Call a professional towing service if you need to tow your vehicle. 1Emergency Towing NOTICE ■ Flat bed equipment Trying to lift or tow your vehicle by the bumpers will The operator loads your vehicle on the back of a truck. cause serious damage.
Page 445: Information
Information This chapter includes your vehicle's specifications, locations of identification numbers, and other information required by regulation. Specifications ........444 Emissions Testing Identification Numbers Testing of Readiness Codes....451 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)..448 Warranty Coverages ......453 Engine Number and Transmission Authorized Manuals......
Page 446: Specifications
■ Vehicle Specifications Displacement 110 cu-in (1,798 cm Headlights (Low Beam) 51W (HB4) DILZKR7B11GS Headlights (High Beam) 60W (HB3) Model Honda Civic 4-Door Spark Plugs DENSO DXU22HCR-D11S Fog Lights 55W (H11) No. of Passengers: ■ Front Turn Signal/Parking/Side Fuel Front...
Page 447: Engine Oil
■ ■ ■ Brake/Clutch Fluid Engine Oil Tire Specified Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3 ·Genuine Honda Motor Oil 0W-20 P195/65R15 89H *1, *2 Recommended ■ ·API Premium-grade 0W-20 detergent oil P195/65R15 89S Automatic Transmission (CVT) Fluid Size...
Page 448 ■ Vehicle Specifications Displacement 144 cu-in (2,354 cm Headlights (Low Beam) 51W (HB4) ILZKR7B-11S Headlights (High Beam) 60W (HB3) Model Honda Civic 4-Door Spark Plugs DENSO SXU22HCR11S Fog Lights 35W (H8) No. of Passengers: ■ Front Turn Signal/Parking/Side Fuel Front...
Page 449 ■ ■ ■ Brake/Clutch Fluid Engine Oil Tire Specified Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3 ·Genuine Honda Motor Oil 0W-20 225/40R18 92V Recommended Size ■ ·API Premium-grade 0W-20 detergent oil 225/40R18 92Y Manual Transmission Fluid Regular Change 4.2 US qt (4.0 ℓ) Pressure 33 (230 [2.3])
Page 450: Identification Numbers
Identification Numbers Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Your vehicle has a 17-digit vehicle identification number (VIN) used to register your vehicle for warranty purposes, and for licensing and insuring your vehicle. See the image below for the VIN locations. Engine Number and Transmission Number See the image below for the locations of your vehicle's engine number and transmission number.
Page 451: Devices That Emit Radio Waves
Devices that Emit Radio Waves The following products and systems on your vehicle emit radio waves when in operation. Audio System Bluetooth® Audio Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® Immobilizer System Remote Transmitter Each of the above complies with the appropriate requirements or the required standards of FCC (Federal Communications Commission) and Industry Canada Standard, described below: As required by the FCC:...
Page 452: Reporting Safety Defects
However, Transport Canada cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or Honda Canada Inc. To contact Transport Canada’s Defect Investigations and Recalls Division, you may call 1-800-333-0510. For more information on reporting safety defects or about motor vehicle safety, go to http://www.tc.gc.ca/...
Page 453: Emissions Testing
Emissions Testing Testing of Readiness Codes Your vehicle has “Readiness Codes,” as part of the onboard self diagnostic system. 1Testing of Readiness Codes Some States use these codes as a test to see if your vehicle's emissions components The readiness codes are erased when the battery is are working properly.
Page 454 uuEmissions TestinguTesting of Readiness Codes 7. Select a nearby, lightly traveled major highway where you can maintain a speed of 50 to 60 mph (80 to 97 km/h) for at least 20 minutes. Drive on the highway in D (CVT) or 5th (manual). Do not use cruise control. When traffic allows, drive for 90 seconds without moving the accelerator pedal.
Page 455: Warranty Coverages
Rust Perforation Limited Warranty – all exterior body panels are covered for rust-through from the inside for the specified time period with no mileage limit. Accessory Limited Warranty – Honda accessories are covered under this warranty. Time and mileage limits depend on the type of accessory and other factors.
Page 456 Replacement Muffler Lifetime Limited Warranty – provides coverage for as long as the purchaser of the muffler owns the vehicle. Restrictions and exclusions apply to all these warranties. Please read the Honda warranty information booklet that came with your vehicle for precise information on warranty coverages.
Page 457: Authorized Manuals
Service Express 1Authorized Manuals For electronic copies of service publications, you can purchase a subscription to For Canadian Owners: Service Express. Visit www.techinfo.honda.com for pricing and options. Please contact a dealer to order any manuals that you may require. ■...
Page 458: Customer Service Information
Vehicle Identification Number 2 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) dealership's service manager or general manager. If you are dissatisfied with the P. 448 decision made by the dealership's management, contact Honda Customer Services. • Date of purchase • Odometer reading of your vehicle •...
Page 459 Index Index Air Conditioning System (Heating and General Information ........ 230 Cooling System) ........161 Internet Radio ......... 190, 213 ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)....339 Cooling ........... 163 iPod ............210 Accessories and Modifications ....347 Defrosting the Windshield and MP3/WMA ........
Page 460 Using Automatic Climate Control.... 165 Clutch Fluid ..........374 Battery............400 Carbon Monoxide Gas ....... 64 Coat Hook ..........159 Charging System Indicator ....69, 435 Carrying Cargo ......... 305, 307 Compact Spare Tire....411, 445, 447 Jump Starting .......... 429 CD Player........
Page 461 Display Button.......... 198 Emergency ..........442 Display/Information Button ...... 86 Emergency Engine Stop ......428 Features ............ 169 Door Mirrors..........144 Emergency Trunk Opener ......124 Filters Doors ............106 Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ..451 Dust and Pollen ........403 Auto Door Locking........
Page 462 Fuel Fill Door........18, 344 HFL Buttons........246, 277 HFL (HandsFreeLink®) ...... 246, 277 Fuses ............439 HFL Menus ........248, 279 High Beam Indicator........74 Inspecting and Changing ......441 HFL Status Display ......247, 278 Hill Start Assist System ..... 314, 317 Locations .........
Page 463 Lights On ..........74 Interior Rearview Mirror ......144 Lights..........136, 376 Low Fuel ........... 71 i-VTEC and REV Indicators......83 Automatic ..........137 Low Oil Pressure ....... 69, 435 Bulb Replacement ........376 Low Temperature........75 Daytime Running Lights......139 Low Tire Pressure/TPMS ....
Page 464 Modifications (and Accessories) ....347 Parking ............. 341 Moonroof ..........130 Parking Brake........... 337 Maintenance ..........349 MP3 ....178, 184, 192, 207, 215, 220 Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator Battery............. 400 (Red)..........68, 437 Brake/Clutch Fluid........374 Passenger Airbag Off Indicator....50 Cleaning..........
Page 465 Remote Transmitter......... 109 Rear Seats ..........152 Specified Fuel ......343, 444, 446 Replacement Seat Heaters ..........160 Speedometer ..........82 Battery............ 401 Security System ......... 125 SRS Airbags (Airbags)......... 42 Bulbs ............376 Immobilizer System Indicator ..... 75 Starting the Engine ......313, 315 Fuses ..........
Page 466 Tire Repair Kit ........... 418 Trip Meter..........84, 87 Tires ............391 Troubleshooting........409 Valet Key ..........107 Air Pressure ......392, 445, 447 Blown Fuse........439, 440 Vanity Mirrors ..........5 Checking and Maintaining....... 391 Brake Pedal Vibrates........21 Vehicle Identification Number ....
Page 467 Windshield ..........140 Cleaning ..........407 Defrosting/Defogging ..... 164, 166 Washer Fluid........... 375 Wiper Blades........... 389 Wipers and Washers ....... 140 Winter Tires..........399 Snow Tires ..........399 Tire Chains..........399 Wipers and Washers ........ 140 Checking and Replacing Wiper Blades..389 WMA....

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Table of Contents

Safe Driving

For Safe Driving

Seat Belts

Airbags

Child Safety

Exhaust Gas Hazard

Safety Labels

Instrument Panel

Indicators

Gauges and Displays Gauges

Controls

Clock

Locking and Unlocking the Doors

Opening and Closing the Trunk

Security System Immobilizer System

Opening and Closing the Windows

Opening and Closing the Moonroof

Adjusting the Mirrors

Adjusting the Seats

Interior Lights/Interior Convenience

Heating and Cooling

Climate Control System

Features

Audio System

Audio System Basic Operation

Audio System Basic Operation

Audio System Basic Operation

Audio Error Messages

General Information on the Audio System

Customized Features

Bluetooth® Handsfreelink

Driving

Before Driving

Towing a Trailer

When Driving

Parking Your Vehicle

Rearview Camera

Accessories and Modifications

Maintenance

Before Performing Maintenance

Maintenance Minder TM

Maintenance under the Hood

Replacing Light Bulbs

Blades

Battery

Remote Transmitter Care

Maintenance

Handling the Unexpected

If a Tire Goes Flat

Engine Does Not Start

Jump Starting

Shift Lever Does Not Move

Emergency Towing

Quick Links

Chapters

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