Driving ..............................................................................................................................................

The proper way to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park, plus towing a trailer.

Maintenance .....................................................................................................................................

The Maintenance Schedule shows you when you need to take your vehicle to the dealer.

Taking Care of the Unexpected ......................................................................................................

This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, and how to handle them.

Technical Information.....................................................................................................................

ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information.

Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada) ................................................................

A summary of the warranties covering your new Acura, and how to contact us.

Authorized Manuals (U.S. only)......................................................................................................

How to order manuals and other technical literature.

Index......................................................................................................................................................

Service Information Summary

A summary of information you need when you pull up to the fuel pump.

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Summary of Contents for Honda 2007 Civic Hybrid

Page 1 2007 Civic Hybrid Online Reference Owner's Manual Use these links (and links throughout this manual) to navigate through this reference. For a printed owner's manual, click on authorized manuals or go to www.helminc.com. Contents Owner's Identification Form Introduction ............................i A Few Words About Safety........................iii...
Page 2 The information and specifications included in this publication were in DELIVERY DATE effect at the time of approval for (Date sold to original retail purchaser) printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd. DEALER NAME DEALER NO. reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change specifications...
Page 3 Main Menu Introduction Congratulations! Your selection of a 2007 Honda Civic Hybrid was a wise As you read this manual, you will investment. It will give you years of driving pleasure. find information that is preceded by symbol. This One of the best ways to enhance the enjoyment of your new vehicle is to information is intended to help you read this manual.
Page 4 Main Menu Introduction California Proposition 65 Warning WARNING: This product contains or emits chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Event Data Recorders This vehicle is equipped with one or more devices commonly referred to as event data recorders. These devices record front seat belt use, front passenger seat occupancy, airbag deployment data, and the failure of any airbag system component.
Page 5 Main Menu A Few Words About Safety Your safety, and the safety of others, You will find this important safety information in a variety of forms, is very important. And operating this including: vehicle safely is an important responsibility. Safety Labels on the vehicle.
Page 6: Your Vehicle At A Glance
Main Menu Your Vehicle at a Glance INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS (P. 58) AUDIO SYSTEM (P. 106) PASSENGER’S FRONT AIRBAG (P. 9, 24) GAUGES (P. 64) DRIVER’S FRONT AIRBAG (P. 9, 24) MIRROR CONTROLS CLIMATE CONTROL (P. 93) SYSTEM (P. 100) POWER DOOR LOCK MASTER SWITCH DOOR LOCK TAB...
Page 7 Main Menu Your Vehicle at a Glance INSTRUMENT PANEL HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNAL WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS BRIGHTNESS BUTTONS (P. 73) (P. 72) (P. 74) PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR DISPLAY CHANGE (P. 31) BUTTON (P. 65) SEL/RESET BUTTON (P. 64) HAZARD WARNING BUTTON (P. 74) REMOTE AUDIO CONTROLS (P.
Page 8: Table Of Contents
Main Menu Driver and Passenger Safety This section gives you important Additional Information About All Children Should Sit in a information about how to protect Your Seat Belts ....... Back Seat ......... yourself and your passengers. It Seat Belt System Components . The Passenger’s Front Airbag shows you how to use seat belts.
Page 9: Important Safety Precautions
Main Menu Table of Contents Important Safety Precautions You’ll find many safety Restrain All Children every additional drink. So don’t drink recommendations throughout this Children age 12 and under should and drive, and don’t let your friends section, and throughout this manual. ride properly restrained in a back drink and drive, either.
Page 10: Your Vehicle's Safety Features
Main Menu Table of Contents Your Vehicle’s Safety Features Your vehicle is equipped with many features that work together to protect you and your passengers during a crash. Some features do not require any action on your part. These include a strong steel framework that forms a safety cage around the passenger compartment, front and rear crush...
Page 11: Seat Belts
Main Menu Table of Contents Your Vehicle’s Safety Features Seat Belts Help keep you from being thrown Your vehicle is equipped with seat against the inside of the vehicle belts in all seating positions. and against other occupants. Not wearing a seat belt properly increases the chance of serious Your seat belt system also includes Keep you from being thrown out...
Page 12: Airbags
Table of Contents Main Menu Your Vehicle’s Safety Features Airbags Your vehicle has a supplemental Your vehicle also has side airbags to In addition, your vehicle has side restraint system (SRS) with front help protect the upper torso of the curtain airbags to help protect the airbags to help protect the heads and driver or a front seat passenger...
Page 13 Main Menu Table of Contents Your Vehicle’s Safety Features The most important things you need Always wear The rest of this section gives more What you should do: to know about your airbags are: your seat belt properly, and sit detailed information about how you upright and as far back from the can maximize your safety.
Page 14: Protecting Adults And Teens
Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Adults and Teens Introduction Adjust the Front Seats The following pages provide instructions on how to properly Your vehicle has a door-open protect the driver, adult passengers indicator on the instrument panel to and teenage children who are large indicate when any door is not tightly enough and mature enough to drive closed.
Page 15: Adjust The Seat-Backs
Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Adults and Teens If you sit too close to the steering Adjust the Seat-Backs wheel or dashboard, you can be seriously injured by an inflating front Sitting too close to a front airbag, or by striking the steering airbag can result in serious wheel or dashboard.
Page 16: Adjust The Head Restraints
Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Adults and Teens Adjust the Head Restraints When a passenger is seated in the rear center seating position, make Reclining the seat-back too far sure the center head restraint is adjusted to its highest position. can result in serious injury or death in a crash.
Page 17: Fasten And Position The Seat Belts
Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Adults and Teens Fasten and Position the Seat Belts Insert the latch plate into the buckle, Improperly positioning the seat then tug on the belt to make sure the belts can cause serious injury belt is securely latched.
Page 18: Maintain A Proper Sitting Position
Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Adults and Teens Maintain a Proper Sitting Never place the shoulder portion of a RELEASE BUTTON Position lap/shoulder belt under your arm or behind your back. This could cause After all occupants have adjusted very serious injuries in a crash.
Page 19: Advice For Pregnant Women
Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Adults and Teens In addition, an occupant who is out of When driving, remember to sit Advice for Pregnant Women position in the front seat can be upright and adjust the seat as far seriously or fatally injured in a crash back as possible while allowing full by striking interior parts of the...
Page 20: Additional Safety Precautions
Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Adults and Teens Additional Safety Precautions Do not place hard or sharp objects Keep your hands and arms away If your Two people should never use the between yourself and a front from the airbag covers. same seat belt.
Page 21: Additional Information About Your Seat Belts
Main Menu Table of Contents Additional Information About Your Seat Belts Seat Belt System Components If a front passenger does not fasten If the indicator comes on or the Your seat belt system includes lap/ their seat belt, the indicator will beeper sounds when the driver’s seat shoulder belts in all seating positions.
Page 22: Lap/Shoulder Belt
Main Menu Table of Contents Additional Information About Your Seat Belts Lap/Shoulder Belt restrain your body. Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners The lap/shoulder belt goes over your shoulder, across your chest, The seat belts in all positions except and across your hips. the driver’s have an additional lockable retractor that must be To fasten the belt, insert the latch...
Page 23: Seat Belt Maintenance
Not checking or maintaining seat belts can result in serious Honda provides a limited warranty injury or death if the seat belts on seat belts. See your Honda do not work properly when...
Page 24: Additional Information About Your Airbags
Main Menu Table of Contents Additional Information About Your Airbags Airbag System Components (12) (11) (1) Driver’s Airbag (2) Front Passenger’s Airbag (3) Control Unit (4) Front Seat Belt Tensioners (5) Side Airbags (6) Driver’s Seat Position Sensor (10) (7) Front Passenger’s Weight Sensors (13) (8) Front Impact Sensors (9) Passenger Airbag Off Indicator...
Page 25 Main Menu Table of Contents Additional Information About Your Airbags Your Airbag System includes: Two SRS (supplemental restraint system) front airbags. The driver’s (16) airbag is stored in the center of the steering wheel; the front passenger’s airbag is stored in the dashboard.
Page 26 Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Additional Information About Your Airbags Automatic front seat belt Sensors that monitor the weight An indicator on the instrument tensioners (see page on the front passenger’s seat. If panel that alerts you that the the weight is about 65 lbs (29 passenger’s side airbag has been Sensors that can detect a...
Page 27: How Your Front Airbags Work
Main Menu Table of Contents Additional Information About Your Airbags During a frontal crash, your seat belt How Your Front Airbags Work restrains your lower body and torso, and the front airbag helps protect your head and chest. Although both airbags normally inflate within a split second of each other, it is possible for only one airbag to deploy.
Page 28 Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Additional Information About Your Airbags After a crash, you may see what Dual-Stage Airbags Dual-Threshold Airbags looks like smoke. This is actually Your front airbags are dual-stage Your front airbags are also dual- powder from the airbag’s surface.
Page 29 If the seat is under the seat. Although Honda too far forward, the airbag will under the front seats. does not encourage carrying an...
Page 30 Table of Contents Main Menu Main Menu Additional Information About Your Airbags When the airbag is turned off, a Moving the front seat forcibly If equipped ‘‘passenger airbag off’’ indicator in back against cargo on the seat or Also, make sure the floor mat behind the center of the dashboard comes floor behind it.
Page 31: How Your Side Airbags Work
To get the best protection from the Although Honda does not encourage side airbags, front seat occupants children to ride in front, if sensors in should wear their seat belts and sit the seat detect a child has leaned upright and well back in their seats.
Page 32: How Your Side Curtain Airbags Work
Table of Contents Main Menu Main Menu Additional Information About Your Airbags If the side airbag off indicator comes How Your Side Curtain Airbags If the impact is on the passenger’s on (see page ), have the Work side, the passenger’s side curtain passenger sit upright.
Page 33: How The Srs Indicator Works
Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Additional Information About Your Airbags How the SRS Indicator Works How the Side Airbag Off The SRS indicator alerts Indicator Works you to a potential problem U.S. Canada Ignoring the SRS indicator can with your airbags or seat belt result in serious injury or death tensioners (see page...
Page 34: Indicator Works
Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Additional Information About Your Airbags How the Passenger Airbag Off Be aware that objects placed on the If the indicator comes on with no Indicator Works front seat can cause the indicator to front seat passenger and no objects come on.
Page 35: Airbag Service
Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Additional Information About Your Airbags Airbag Service The SRS indicator alerts you to a Additional Safety Precautions Your airbag systems are virtually Take your vehicle to an problem. Do not attempt to deactivate your maintenance free, and there are no authorized dealer as soon as Together, airbags and...
Page 36 If it is necessary to inflating during a side impact. properly. remove or modify a front seat to accommodate a person with disabilities, first contact Honda Automobile Customer Service at (800) 999-1009.
Page 37: Protecting Children General
Protecting Children General Guidelines All Children Must Be Restrained Each year, many children are injured or killed in vehicle crashes because Children who are unrestrained they are either unrestrained or not or improperly restrained can be properly restrained. In fact, vehicle seriously injured or killed in a accidents are the number one cause crash.
Page 38: All Children Should Sit In A Back Seat
Protecting Children General Guidelines All Children Should Sit in a Back The Passenger’s Front Airbag Small Children Seat Can Pose Serious Risks Placing a forward-facing child seat in According to accident statistics, Front airbags have been designed to the front seat of a vehicle equipped children of all ages and sizes are help protect adults in a moderate to with passenger’s front airbag can be...
Page 39: Protecting Children General Guidelines
Protecting Children General Guidelines To remind you of the passenger’s U.S. Models front airbag hazards, and that SUN VISORS DASHBOARD children must be properly restrained in a back seat, your vehicle has warning labels on the dashboard (U.S. models) and on the front visors. Please read and follow the instructions on these labels.
Page 40: If You Must Drive With Several Children
Table of Contents Protecting Children General Guidelines If You Must Drive with Several If a Child Requires Close If a child requires close physical attention or frequent visual contact, Children Attention Your vehicle has a back seat where Many parents say they prefer to put we strongly recommend that another children can be properly restrained.
Page 41: Additional Safety Precautions
Table of Contents Protecting Children General Guidelines Additional Safety Precautions Make sure any unused seat belt Lock all doors and the trunk when Children Never hold an infant or child on that a child can reach is buckled, your vehicle is not in use. If you are not wearing a who play in vehicles can your lap.
Page 42: Protecting Infants And Small Children
Table of Contents Protecting Infants and Small Children Protecting Infants Two types of seats may be used: a Child Seat Placement seat designed exclusively for infants, A rear-facing child seat can be placed or a convertible seat used in the rear- in any seating position in the back facing, reclining mode.
Page 43: Protecting Small Children
Table of Contents Protecting Infants and Small Children In any of these situations, we We also recommend that a small Protecting Small Children strongly recommend that you install child use the child seat as long as the child seat directly behind the possible, until the child reaches the front passenger’s seat, move the seat weight or height limit for the seat.
Page 44: Selecting A Child Seat
Table of Contents Protecting Infants and Small Children, Selecting a Child Seat If it is necessary to put a forward- Selecting a Child Seat In seating positions and vehicles not facing child seat in the front, move When buying a child seat, you need equipped with LATCH, a LATCH- the vehicle seat as far to the rear as to choose either a conventional child...
Page 45: Installing A Child Seat
Table of Contents Selecting a Child Seat, Installing a Child Seat Before purchasing a conventional Installing a Child Seat movement can be expected and child seat, or using a previously After selecting a proper child seat should not reduce the child seat’s purchased one, we recommend that and a good place to install the seat, effectiveness.
Page 46: With Latch
Table of Contents Installing a Child Seat Installing a Child Seat with BUTTON LATCH Your vehicle is equipped with LATCH (lower anchors and tethers for children) at the outer rear seats. The lower anchors are located between the seat-back and seat bottom, and are to be used only with a child seat designed for use with LATCH.
Page 47 Table of Contents Installing a Child Seat If the tether strap is too long and Front cannot be tightened firmly, find a route where the strap can be tightened securely. Attach the tether strap hook to the tether anchor, then tighten the strap as instructed by the child ANCHOR seat maker.
Page 48: With A Lap/Shoulder Belt
Table of Contents Installing a Child Seat Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/ Shoulder Belt When not using the LATCH system, all child seats must be secured to the vehicle with the lap part of a lap/ shoulder belt. In addition, the lap/shoulder belts in all seating positions except the driver’s have a lockable retractor...
Page 49: With A Tether
Table of Contents Installing a Child Seat Installing a Child Seat with a Tether ANCHORAGE POINTS COVER After confirming that the belt is Push and pull the child seat ANCHOR locked, grab the shoulder part of forward and from side-to-side to the belt near the buckle, and pull verify that it is secure enough to A child seat with a tether can be...
Page 50 Table of Contents Installing a Child Seat Outer Position Center Position Front Front ANCHOR ANCHOR TETHER STRAP HOOK TETHER STRAP HOOK After properly securing the child Lift the anchor cover, then attach seat (see page ), lift the head the tether strap hook to the restraint, then route the tether anchor, making sure the strap is strap over the seat-back and...
Page 51: Protecting Larger Children
Table of Contents Protecting Larger Children When a child reaches the Checking Seat Belt Fit recommended weight or height limit for a forward-facing child seat, the Allowing a child age 12 or under child should sit in a back seat on a to sit in front can result in injury booster seat and wear a lap/shoulder or death if the passenger’s front...
Page 52: Using A Booster Seat
Table of Contents Protecting Larger Children Does the shoulder belt cross Using a Booster Seat to drive. between the child’s neck and arm? Booster seats can be high-back or Is the lap part of the belt as low as low-back. Whichever style you select, possible, touching the child’s make sure the booster seat meets thighs?
Page 53: When Can A Larger Child Sit In Front
Table of Contents Protecting Larger Children Of course, children vary widely. And If you decide that a child can safely When Can a Larger Child Sit in while age may be one indicator of ride up front, be sure to: Front The National Highway Traffic Safety when a child can safely ride in front,...
Page 54: Additional Safety Precautions
Table of Contents Protecting Larger Children Additional Safety Precautions Do not put any accessories on a Devices intended to Do not let a child wear a seat belt seat belt. across the neck. This could result improve a child’s comfort or in serious neck injuries during a reposition the shoulder part of a crash.
Page 55: Carbon Monoxide Hazard
Table of Contents Carbon Monoxide Hazard Your vehicle’s exhaust contains With the trunk open, airflow can pull carbon monoxide gas. Carbon exhaust gas into your vehicle’s monoxide should not enter the interior and create a hazardous Carbon monoxide gas is toxic. vehicle in normal driving if you Breathing it can cause condition.
Page 56: Safety Labels
Table of Contents Safety Labels These labels are in the locations DASHBOARD SUN VISORS U.S. models shown. They warn you of potential U.S. models only hazards that could cause serious injury. Read these labels carefully. If a label comes off or becomes hard to read (except for the U.S.
Page 57 Table of Contents Safety Labels HOOD HOOD DOORJAMBS U.S. models U.S. models Canadian models U.S. models Canadian models Canadian models...
Page 58: Instruments And Controls
Instruments and Controls This section gives information about Control Locations ......Keys and Locks ....... the controls and displays that Instrument Panel ......Immobilizer System ......contribute to the daily operation of Instrument Panel Indicators ..Ignition Switch ........ your vehicle. All the essential Gauges ..........
Page 59: Control Locations
Control Locations INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS (P. 58) AUDIO SYSTEM (P. 106) GAUGES (P. 64) CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (P. 100) MIRROR CONTROLS (P. 93) POWER DOOR LOCK DOOR LOCK TAB MASTER SWITCH (P. 80) (P. 80) POWER WINDOW ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET (P. 96) SWITCHES (P.
Page 60 Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Instrument Panel LOW FUEL INDICATOR SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 62) (P. 61) DOOR-OPEN INDICATOR (P. 60) BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR (AMBER) (P. 63) ELECTRIC POWER LIGHTS ON TRUNK-OPEN STEERING (EPS) DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS HIGH BEAM INDICATOR INDICATOR (P.
Page 61: Indicator
Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Instrument Panel Indicators The instrument panel has many If either of you do not fasten your If it stays on after you have fully indicators to give you important seat belt while driving, the beeper released the parking brake while information about your vehicle.
Page 62 Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Instrument Panel Indicators Supplemental Restraint Side Airbag Off Immobilizer System U.S. Canada System Indicator Indicator Indicator This indicator comes on for several This indicator comes on briefly when seconds when you turn the ignition This indicator comes on for several you turn the ignition switch to the switch to the ON (II) position.
Page 63 Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Instrument Panel Indicators Turn Signal and ‘‘Daytime Running Lights On Indicator Hazard Warning Lights’’ Indicator Indicators If this indicator comes on when the This indicator reminds you that the The left or right turn signal indicator ignition switch is turned to the ON exterior lights are on.
Page 64 Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Instrument Panel Indicators Cruise Main Indicator Low Fuel Indicator Maintenance Minder Indicator This indicator comes on when you This indicator is in the fuel gauge. It This indicator reminds you that it is turn on the cruise control system by comes on as a reminder that you time to take your vehicle in for...
Page 65 Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Instrument Panel Indicators Security System Indicator Malfunction Indicator IMA System Indicator Lamp See page This indicator normally comes on for SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) Low Oil Pressure Indicator position.
Page 66 Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Instrument Panel Indicators Electric Power Steering If you turn the steering wheel to the U.S. Canada Brake System full left or right position repeatedly (EPS) Indicator Indicator This indicator normally comes on while stopping or driving at very low (Amber) when you turn the ignition to the ON speed, you may feel slightly harder...
Page 67: Gauges
Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Gauges To switch the information display CURRENT FUEL MILEAGE/ SPEEDOMETER between the odometer, trip meter, TEMPERATURE GAUGE outside temperature, and engine oil life and maintenance item code(s), press the SEL/RESET button FUEL GAUGE repeatedly.
Page 68 Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Gauges Display Change Button Current Fuel Mileage Temperature Gauge Every time you press the display This shows the temperature of the change button, the display changes engine’s coolant. During normal from the current fuel mileage to the operation, the reading should be in temperature gauge, or from the the middle of the gauge.
Page 69 Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Gauges Trip Meter Average Fuel Mileage Fuel Gauge This meter shows the number of When either of the trip meters (trip This shows how much fuel you have. miles or kilometers driven since you A or trip B) is displayed, your It may show slightly more or less vehicle’s average fuel mileage since...
Page 70 Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Gauges Outside Temperature Indicator The temperature sensor is in the If the outside temperature is This indicator displays the outside front bumper. Therefore, the incorrectly displayed, you can adjust temperature in Fahrenheit (U.S. temperature reading can be affected it up to 5°F ( 3°C) warmer or...
Page 71 Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Gauges Check Fuel Cap Message If the system still detects a leak in Maintenance Minder Your vehicle’s on board diagnostic the vehicle’s evaporative emissions The information display in the system will detect a loose or missing system, the malfunction indicator instrument panel shows you the engine oil life and maintenance...
Page 72 Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Gauges IMA Battery Level Gauge acceleration or climbing a long hill. This correction of the battery level The IMA motor will recharge the gauge is normal and does not BATTERY LEVEL GAUGE battery as you continue driving. indicate a problem.
Page 73 Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Gauges If the IMA battery is too hot or too Charge/Assist Gauge cold, the IMA system limits the IMA IMA ASSIST GAUGE battery’s output power to protect the battery. This disables the IMA assist and Auto Idle Stop, even though the Battery Level Gauge may show that the battery is well-charged.
Page 74: Controls Near The Steering Wheel
Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Controls Near the Steering Wheel INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS HEADLIGHTS/TURN WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS (P. 74) SIGNAL (P. 72) (P. 73) DISPLAY CHANGE BUTTON (P. 65) PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR (P. 31) SEL/RESET BUTTON (P. 64) HAZARD WARNING BUTTON REMOTE AUDIO CONTROLS...
Page 75: Windshield Wipers And Washers
Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Windshield Wipers and Washers The wipers run at high The wipers run at low speed. MIST speed until you release the lever. The wipers run at high speed. The wipers are not activated. Pull the Windshield Washers wiper control lever toward you,...
Page 76: Turn Signals And Headlights
Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Turn Signals and Headlights Turn Signal Push down on the If you leave the lights on with the lever to signal a left turn and up to key removed from the ignition signal a right turn. To signal a lane switch, you will hear a reminder change, push lightly on the lever, chime when you open the driver’s...
Page 77 Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Headlights, Instrument Panel Brightness, Hazard Warning Button Daytime Running Lights Instrument Panel Brightness Hazard Warning Button With the headlight switch off or position, the high beam INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS CONTROL BUTTONS headlights come on with reduced brightness when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position and release the parking...
Page 78 Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Rear Window Defogger, Steering Wheel Adjustment Rear Window Defogger Make sure the rear window is clear Steering Wheel Adjustment and you have good visibility before Make any steering wheel adjustment starting to drive. before you start driving.
Page 79 Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Steering Wheel Adjustment, Keys and Locks Push the lever up to lock the MASTER KEYS VALET steering wheel in that position. NUMBER WITH REMOTE TRANSMITTER (Gray) Make sure you have securely locked the steering wheel in place by trying to move it up, down, in, and out.
Page 80: Keys And Locks
TRANSMITTER (Gray) have to get a lost key replaced. Use Do not drop the keys or set heavy only Honda-approved key blanks. objects on them. These keys contain electronic circuits that are activated by the Keep the keys away from liquids.
Page 81: Operation
Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Immobilizer System The immobilizer system protects If the system repeatedly does not As required by the FCC: your vehicle from theft. If an recognize the coding of your key, This device complies with Part 15 of the improperly-coded key (or other contact your dealer.
Page 82: Lock
Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Ignition Switch If the front wheels are turned, the You will hear a reminder beeper if anti-theft lock may make it difficult you leave the key in the LOCK (0) or to turn the key. Firmly turn the the ACCESSORY (I) position and steering wheel to the left or right as open the driver’s door.
Page 83: Door Locks
Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Door Locks Power Door Locks To lock any door when getting out of the vehicle, pull the lock tab out, and LOCK TAB close the door. To lock the doors when getting out of the vehicle, remove the key from To lock the ignition switch, and push the top...
Page 84 Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Door Locks Childproof Door Locks Auto Door Locking/Unlocking To activate an auto door lock mode: Your vehicle has customizable Locks all doors when the vehicle’s speed settings for the doors to reaches about 9 mph (15 km/h). LEVER Unlock automatically lock and unlock.
Page 85 Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Door Locks Push and hold the brake pedal, Push and hold the lock side of the To turn off the auto door lock then move the shift lever out of master door lock switch on the modes: Park (P).
Page 86 Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Door Locks Push and hold the lock side of the Auto Door Unlocking To activate an auto door lock mode: master door lock switch on the The auto door unlocking feature has Locks all doors when the shift lever is moved out of Park (P).
Page 87 Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Door Locks Push and hold the brake pedal, To activate an auto door unlock To turn off the auto door lock then move the shift lever out of mode: modes: Unlocks driver’s door or all doors when Park (P).
Page 88 Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Door Locks Push and hold the unlock side of Push and hold the unlock side of To activate an auto door unlock the master door lock switch on the the master door lock switch on the mode: driver’s door.
Page 89 Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Trunk Emergency Trunk Opener PULL TRUNK RELEASE HANDLE MASTER KEY MASTER KEY RELEASE LEVER To open the trunk, pull the trunk You can also use the master key to release handle on the left side of the open the trunk lock.
Page 90: Remote Transmitter
Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Remote Transmitter UNLOCK Press this button once PANIC Press this button for U.S. model PANIC BUTTON to unlock the driver’s door. Push it about 1 second to attract attention; TRUNK UNLOCK BUTTON twice to unlock the other doors. the horn will sound and the exterior RELEASE Some exterior lights will flash twice...
Page 91 Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Remote Transmitter Replacing the Transmitter Battery If it takes several pushes on the button to lock or unlock the doors, replace the battery as soon as BATTERY possible. Battery type: CR1616 SCREW U.S. model is shown U.S.
Page 92 Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Remote Transmitter, Seats Remove the old battery from the As required by the FCC: Front Seat Adjustments back of the inner cover, and note This device complies with Part 15 of the See pages for important safety the polarity.
Page 93 Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Seats Driver’s Seat Height Adjustment Head Restraints See page for important safety information and a warning about how to properly position the head restraints. Your vehicle is equipped with head restraints in all seating positions to help protect you and your passengers from whiplash and other injuries.
Page 94: Armrest
Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Seats Armrest Rear Center Position RELEASE BUTTON RELEASE BUTTON The head restraints adjust for height. When a passenger is seated in the You need both hands to adjust a rear center seating position, make The lid of the console compartment restraint.
Page 95: Power Windows
Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Power Windows To open or close the AUTO DRIVER’S WINDOW SWITCH driver’s window, push or pull the window switch firmly down or up to Closing a power window on someone’s hands or fingers can the second detent, and release it.
Page 96 Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Mirrors Adjusting the Power Mirrors SELECTOR SWITCH ADJUSTMENT SWITCH Keep the inside and outside mirrors clean and adjusted for best visibility. Turn the ignition switch to the ON Push the appropriate edge of the Be sure to adjust the mirrors before (II) position.
Page 97: Mirrors, Parking Brake
Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Mirrors, Parking Brake Heated Mirrors Parking Brake Driving the vehicle with the parking brake applied can damage the rear brakes and axles. A beeper will sound if the vehicle is driven with the parking brake on.
Page 98: Interior Convenience Items
Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Interior Convenience Items CONSOLE COMPARTMENT COAT HOOK COIN BOX CENTER POCKET VANITY MIRROR ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET GLOVE BOX BEVERAGE HOLDERS...
Page 99 Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Interior Convenience Items Another accessory power socket is in Beverage Holders Console Compartment Be careful when you are using the the center console compartment. beverage holders. A spilled liquid When more than one socket is being LEVER that is very hot can scald you or your used, the combined power rating of...
Page 100: Interior Lights
Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Interior Lights Ceiling Light After all doors are closed tightly, the Spotlights light dims slightly, then fades out in DOOR ACTIVATED about 30 seconds. If you do not open either door after you unlock the driver’s door or remove the key from the ignition switch, the light fades out in about 30 seconds.
Page 101 Main Menu Main Menu...
Page 102: Audio System
Main Menu Main Menu Features The heating and air conditioning Climate Control ......system in your vehicle provides a Audio System ........ comfortable driving environment in Playing the Radio ......all weather conditions. Playing a Disc ........ Disc Player Error Messages ..
Page 103: Climate Control
Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Climate Control AUTO BUTTON FAN CONTROL DIAL TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAL MODE CONTROL BUTTON AIR CONDITIONING BUTTON REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER BUTTON FRESH AIR BUTTON RECIRCULATION BUTTON WINDSHIELD DEFROST BUTTON OFF BUTTON...
Page 104 Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Climate Control Voice Control System The system automatically selects the Semi-automatic Operation proper mix of conditioned and/or You can manually select various Only on models equipped with Navigation System heated air that will, as quickly as functions of the climate control The climate control system for your possible, raise or lower the interior...
Page 105 Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Climate Control The system should be left in fresh Airflow is divided between Air Conditioning (A/C) Button This button turns the air air mode under almost all conditions. the floor vents and defroster vents at conditioning on and off.
Page 106 Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Climate Control Ventilation Using the A/C Dehumidify the Interior The flow-through ventilation system Air conditioning places an extra load Air conditioning, as it cools, removes draws in outside air, circulates it on the engine. Watch the engine moisture from the air.
Page 107 Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Climate Control To Defog and Defrost To Remove Exterior Frost or Ice To clear the windows faster, you can To remove fog from the inside of the From the Windows close the dashboard corner vents by windows: rotating the wheel below each vent.
Page 108 Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Climate Control To Turn Everything Off Sunlight, Temperature, and Press the OFF button. However, a Humidity Sensors lack of airflow can cause the windows to fog up. You should keep the fan on at all times so stale air and moisture do not build up in the interior and cause fogging.
Page 109: Audio System
Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System Read the appropriate pages in this (A type) section for operation of the audio systems installed in your vehicle. Canadian model page for A and B type page for C type If your vehicle has a different audio system, refer to its manual for operating instructions.
Page 110 Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System (B type) (C type) U.S. model without navigation system U.S. model with navigation system...
Page 111: Playing The Radio
Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Playing the Radio (A type) (B type) Canadian model U.S. model without navigation system SCAN BUTTON BUTTON BUTTON AUTO SELECT BUTTON AM/FM BUTTON AUTO SELECT BUTTON SCAN BUTTON PWR/VOL KNOB SEEK BAR PWR/VOL KNOB SEEK BAR PRESET BARS TUNE/SOUND KNOB...
Page 112: Playing The Radio
Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Playing the Radio To Play the Radio TUNE Use the TUNE knob to If you do nothing, the system will The ignition switch must be in the tune the radio to a desired frequency. then scan for the next strong station ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position.
Page 113 Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Playing the Radio AUTO SELECT If you are You will see a ‘‘0’’ displayed after Adjusting the Sound traveling far from home and can no pressing a preset bar if auto select Press the SOUND (TUNE) knob longer receive your preset stations, cannot find a strong station for every repeatedly to display the bass (BAS),...
Page 114 Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Playing the Radio Treble/Bass Use the TREBLE/ Speed-sensitive volume Audio System Lighting BASS modes to adjust the tone to compensation (SVC) The SVC You can use the instrument panel your liking. mode controls the volume based on brightness control buttons to adjust vehicle speed.
Page 115: Playing A Disc
Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Playing a Disc (A type) (B type) Canadian model U.S. model without navigation system REPEAT EJECT LOAD BUTTON BUTTON BUTTON INDICATOR BUTTON LOAD RANDOM REPEAT RANDOM DISPLAY DISPLAY EJECT INDICATOR BUTTON BUTTON BUTTON BUTTON BUTTON BUTTON...
Page 116: Playing A Disc
Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Playing a Disc To Play a Disc The specifications of the compatible Insert the disc about halfway into the To load or play discs, the ignition MP3 file are: disc slot. The drive will pull the disc switch must be in the ACCESSORY Sampling frequency: 32/44.1/48 kHz in the rest of the way and begin to...
Page 117 Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Playing a Disc You will also see the album and track Name Display Function To Change or Select Tracks/Files Each time you press the DISP button name (CD-TEXT), or the folder and You can use the SEEK/SKIP bar while playing a CD-TEXT, the file name (MP3/WMA) under these while a disc is playing to select...
Page 118 Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Playing a Disc SEEK/SKIP Each time you In MP3/WMA mode REPEAT (TRACK/FILE press and release the side, the FOLDER SELECTION REPEAT) To continuously replay player skips forward to the select a different folder, turn the a track (file in MP3/WMA mode), beginning of the next track (files in FOLDER (TUNE) knob clockwise to...
Page 119 Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Playing a Disc RANDOM (Random within a In MP3/WMA mode In MP3/WMA mode FOLDER-REPEAT This feature, Disc) This feature plays the track FOLDER-RANDOM This when activated, replays all the files within a disc in random order. In feature, when activated, plays the on the selected folder in the order MP3/WMA mode, this feature only...
Page 120 Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Playing a Disc SCAN The scan function samples In MP3/WMA mode To Stop Playing a Disc all the tracks/files on the disc in the F-SCAN This feature, when Press the eject button ( ) to order they are recorded on the disc.
Page 121: Disc Player Error Messages
Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Disc Player Error Messages The chart on the right explains the Indication Cause Solution error messages you may see in the display while playing a disc. Press the EJECT button, and pull out the disc. If you see an error message in the FOCUS Error Check if it is inserted correctly in the disc...
Page 122: Setting The Clock
Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Setting the Clock (A type) (B type) Canadian model U.S. model without navigation system CLOCK BUTTON CLOCK BUTTON R BUTTON H BUTTON H BUTTON R BUTTON M BUTTON M BUTTON CONTINUED...
Page 123 Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Setting the Clock To set the time, press the CLOCK You can quickly set the time to the (AM/FM or AM) button until you nearest hour. If the displayed time is hear a beep, then release the button. before the half hour, pressing the CLOCK button until you hear a beep, The displayed time begins to blink.
Page 124: Playing The Radio (Vehicles With Navigation System)
Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Playing the Radio (Vehicles with Navigation System) (C type) with navigation system AM ICON FM1 ICON FM2 ICON JOYSTICK AM/FM BUTTON AUTO SELECT ICON AUDIO BUTTON BACKGROUND ICON SCAN BUTTON SOUND ICON TUNE BAR PRESET BUTTONS...
Page 125 Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Playing the Radio (Vehicles with Navigation System) Voice Control System The band and frequency that the SEEK The SEEK function In addition to the standard audio radio was last tuned to is displayed. searches up and down from the controls, the audio system in your To change bands, press the AM/FM...
Page 126 Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Playing the Radio (Vehicles with Navigation System) Preset Each preset button can AUTO SELECT If you are To turn off Auto Select, press the store one frequency on AM and two traveling far from home and can no AUTO SEL icon.
Page 127 Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Playing the Radio (Vehicles with Navigation System) Speed-sensitive volume Adjusting the Sound compensation (SVC) The SVC mode controls the volume based on vehicle speed. The faster you go, the louder the audio volume becomes. As you slow down, the audio volume decreases.
Page 128: Playing A Disc (Vehicles With Navigation System)
Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Playing a Disc (Vehicles with Navigation System) (C type) with navigation system CD ICON OPEN BUTTON CD BUTTON AUDIO BUTTON SCAN BUTTON RANDOM FAST FORWARD SKIP BUTTON BUTTON BUTTON REPEAT BUTTON REWIND BUTTON SKIP BUTTON...
Page 129 Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Playing a Disc (Vehicles with Navigation System) Disc Player To Change Tracks Push the button to play the next track on the disc. Push the Avoid using discs with adhesive labels. DISC SLOT button once to replay the track The label can curl up and cause the in play;...
Page 130 Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Playing a Disc (Vehicles with Navigation System) RANDOM Press the RDM To Choose a Track If you are playing a CD, the screen button to play the tracks in random shows the track number. If you are order.
Page 131 Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Playing a Disc (Vehicles with Navigation System) To close the screen, press the To Stop Playing a Disc Removing a Disc To take the system out of disc mode, CLOSE button. The screen will not EJECT BUTTON press the AM/FM button or CD/XM close if you have a partially inserted...
Page 132: Playing A Pc Card (Vehicles With Navigation System)
Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Playing a PC Card (Vehicles with Navigation System) (C type) With navigation system PLAY MODE ICON TRACK LIST ICON PC CARD ICON OPEN BUTTON CD/XM BUTTON AUDIO BUTTON SCAN BUTTON SKIP BUTTON RANDOM FAST FORWARD BUTTON BUTTON...
Page 133 Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Playing a PC Card (Vehicles with Navigation System) PC Card Push the AUDIO button to show the You cannot close the display until audio system screen. You can also the PC card is inserted all the way PC CARD SLOT operate the audio system without in or removed.
Page 134 Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Playing a PC Card (Vehicles with Navigation System) Play Mode PLAY MODE ICON FOLDER MODE MODE INDICATOR ARTIST MODE PLAY MODE ICON ALBUM MODE PLAY MODE ICON MODE INDICATOR MODE INDICATOR CONTINUED...
Page 135 Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Playing a PC Card (Vehicles with Navigation System) To Change Tracks To select a play mode Push the button to play the next track. Push the button once to replay the track in play; press it twice to replay the previous track.
Page 136 Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Playing a PC Card (Vehicles with Navigation System) REPEAT Press the RPT button Press and hold the RDM button until Press and hold the SCAN button to continuously replay a track. You you hear a beep. Folder, artist, or until you hear a beep.
Page 137 Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Playing a PC Card (Vehicles with Navigation System) To Choose a Track SONG SEARCH ICON (Folder Mode) SONG SEARCH ICON (Artist Mode) TRACK LIST ICON SONG SEARCH ICON (Album Mode)
Page 138 Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Playing a PC Card (Vehicles with Navigation System) Search by Title by Keyword SONG SEARCH ICON TITLE BY KEYWORD ICON MORE ICON RETURN ICON ALBUM ICON ARTIST ICON LIST ICON Folder mode is shown You can also choose a track directly If you want to search for a particular If you choose Title by Keyword,...
Page 139 Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Playing a PC Card (Vehicles with Navigation System) Search by Artist Search by Album Then select a song. If you choose Artist, select an artist, If you choose Album, select an then select a song. album, then select a song.
Page 140 Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Playing a PC Card (Vehicles with Navigation System) Playing an MP3/WMA Card To Stop Playing a Card Removing a PC Card The player plays recorded MP3/ To take the system out of card mode, WMA cards in recorded order.
Page 141: Disc Player Error Messages (Vehicles With Navigation System)
Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Disc Player Error Messages (Vehicles with Navigation System) The chart on the right explains the Indication Cause Solution error messages you may see in the display while playing a disc. Press the EJECT button, and pull out the disc. If you see an error message in the FOCUS Error Check if it is inserted correctly in the disc...
Page 142: Radio Reception
Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Radio Reception Radio Frequencies Radio Reception The radio can receive the complete How well the radio receives stations AM and FM bands. is dependent on many factors, such Those bands cover these frequen- as the distance from the station’s cies: transmitter, nearby large objects,...
Page 143 Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Radio Reception Electrical interference from passing vehicles and stationary sources can cause temporary reception problems. As required by the FCC: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Page 144: Protecting Your Discs
Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Your Discs General Information Protecting Discs When using CD-R or CD-RW discs, When a disc is not being played, use only high quality discs labeled store it in its case to protect it from for audio use.
Page 145: Radio Theft Protection
Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Radio Theft Protection Your vehicle’s audio system will If you lose the card, you must obtain If you make a mistake entering the disable itself if it is disconnected the code number from a dealer. To code, do not start over;...
Page 146: Remote Audio Controls
Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Remote Audio Controls The MODE button changes the track. You will see the disc and track VOL BUTTON mode. Pressing the button numbers in the display. If you press repeatedly selects FM1, FM2, AM, a and hold the CH button ( ) or ( ) disc (if a disc is loaded), or a PC card until you hear a beep, you can select...
Page 147: Security System
Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Security System The security system helps to protect With the system set, you can still your vehicle and valuables from theft. open the trunk with the master key The horn sounds and a combination or the remote transmitter without triggering the alarm.
Page 148: Cruise Control
Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Cruise Control Cruise control allows you to maintain Using the Cruise Control Press and release the SET/ a set speed above 25 mph (40 km/h) DECEL button on the steering RES/ACCEL without keeping your foot on the wheel.
Page 149 Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Cruise Control You can decrease the set cruising Even with the cruise control turned Changing the Set Speed You can increase the set cruising speed in any of these ways: on, you can still use the accelerator speed in any of these ways: pedal to speed up for passing.
Page 150 Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Cruise Control Canceling Cruise Control Resuming the Set Speed When you push the CANCEL button, or tap the brake or clutch pedal, the CRUISE BUTTON system will remember the previously set cruising speed. To return to that speed, accelerate to above 25 mph (40 km/h) then press and release the RES/ACCEL button.
Page 151 Main Menu Main Menu...
Page 152: Before Driving
Main Menu Main Menu Before Driving Before you begin driving your Break-in Period ......vehicle, you should know what Fuel Recommendation ....gasoline to use and how to check the Service Station Procedures ..levels of important fluids. You also Refueling ........
Page 153: Break-In Period
Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Break-in Period, Fuel Recommendation Use of gasoline with these additives Break-in Period Fuel Recommendation Help assure your vehicle’s future Your vehicle is designed to operate may adversely affect performance, reliability and performance by paying on unleaded gasoline with a pump and cause the malfunction indicator extra attention to how you drive...
Page 154: Service Station Procedures
Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Service Station Procedures Refueling Remove the fuel fill cap slowly. You may hear a hissing sound as Push Gasoline is highly flammable pressure inside the tank escapes. The fuel fill cap is attached to the and explosive.
Page 155: Opening And Closing The Hood
Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Service Station Procedures Screw the fuel fill cap back on Opening and Closing the Hood until it clicks at least once. If you do not properly tighten the cap, LATCH the malfunction indicator lamp may come on (see page ).
Page 156: Oil Check
Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Service Station Procedures Oil Check SUPPORT ROD GRIP DIPSTICK UPPER MARK LOWER MARK CLIP Remove the dipstick again, and To close the hood, lift it up slightly to Wait a few minutes after turning the remove the support rod from the engine off before you check the oil.
Page 157: Engine Coolant Check
Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Service Station Procedures, Fuel Economy Engine Coolant Check Improving Fuel Economy Drive moderately. Rapid Always maintain your vehicle acceleration, abrupt cornering, RESERVE TANK according to the maintenance and hard braking use more fuel. messages displayed in the information display.
Page 158 Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Fuel Economy Try to maintain a constant speed. The air conditioning puts an extra You may notice that using the A/C Every time you slow down and load on the engine which makes it causes a greater drop in fuel speed up, your vehicle uses extra use more fuel.
Page 159: Accessories And Modifications
Be sure electronic accessories do crash in which you can be hurt Accessories or killed. not overload electrical circuits Your dealer has Honda accessories (see page ) or interfere with that allow you to personalize your the proper operation of your Follow all instructions in this vehicle.
Page 160 Some examples are: safety features can make the Lowering your vehicle with a systems ineffective. non-Honda suspension kit that significantly reduces ground If you plan to modify your vehicle, clearance can allow the consult your dealer.
Page 161: Carrying Cargo
Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Carrying Cargo Your vehicle has several convenient storage areas: DOOR POCKETS Glove box Door pockets CENTER POCKET TRUNK Center pocket Console compartment Trunk However, carrying too much cargo, or improperly storing it, can affect your vehicle’s handling, stability, stopping distance, and tires, and make it unsafe.
Page 162 Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Carrying Cargo Load Limits Steps for Determining Correct Load The resulting figure equals the The maximum load for your vehicle Limit: available amount of cargo and is 850 lbs (385 kg) for U.S. models luggage load capacity.
Page 163 Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Carrying Cargo Carrying Items in the Passenger Carrying Cargo in the Trunk Air Intake Compartment Distribute cargo evenly on the Store or secure all items that could floor of the trunk, placing the AIR INTAKE be thrown around and hurt heaviest items on the bottom and...
Page 164 Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Carrying Cargo Do not spill any liquids over the air intake or put any small foreign objects in it. This may damage the IMA battery and the power control unit.
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Page 166: Driving
Main Menu Main Menu Driving This section gives you tips on Preparing to Drive ......starting the engine under various Starting the Engine ....... conditions, and how to operate the Automatic Transmission (CVT) . automatic transmissions (CVT). It Parking ........... also includes important information Braking System ......
Page 167: Preparing To Drive
Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Preparing to Drive You should do the following checks Check that any items you may be Fasten your seat belt. Check that and adjustments before you drive carrying are stored properly or your passengers have fastened your vehicle.
Page 168: Starting The Engine
Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Starting the Engine Apply the parking brake. Starting in Cold Weather In cold weather, conventional starter In cold weather, turn off all is used instead of the IMA system The immobilizer system protects your electrical accessories to reduce starter.
Page 169: Automatic Transmission (Cvt)
The ‘‘D’’ indicator comes on for a Continuously Variable Shift Lever Position Indicators Transmission (CVT) few seconds when you turn the Honda’s Continuously Variable ignition switch to the ON (II) Transmission’s unique design position. If it flashes while driving (in provides a smooth, constant flow of any shift position), it indicates a power.
Page 170 Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Automatic Transmission (CVT) Shifting Do this: If you have done all of the above and To shift from: still cannot move the lever out of P to R Press the brake pedal and RELEASE BUTTON SHIFT LEVER press the release button.
Page 171 Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Automatic Transmission (CVT) Press the brake allow the engine to run at higher Reverse (R) Engine Speed Limiter pedal and press the release button speeds when it is cold. When the vehicle reaches the on the front of the shift lever to shift maximum speed in any shift position, you may feel the engine cut in and...
Page 172 Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Automatic Transmission (CVT) Shift Lock Release RELEASE Do this if pushing on the brake pedal BUTTON and pressing the release button does not shift the transmission out of Park: Set the parking brake. Remove the key from the ignition switch.
Page 173: Auto Idle Stop
Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Automatic Transmission (CVT) The front window defroster is off. The Auto Idle Stop function may Auto Idle Stop To maximize fuel economy, your activate when you slow down. Civic Hybrid has an Auto Idle Stop The Auto Idle Stop function activates function.
Page 174 Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Automatic Transmission (CVT) Auto Idle Stop Indicator If you open the driver’s door when Auto Stop is active, the indicator will blink and you will hear a continuous beep. The beep will stop when you close the door.
Page 175: Parking
Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Parking Always use the parking brake when If the vehicle is facing downhill, Parking Tips you park your vehicle. Make sure Make sure the windows are closed. turn the front wheels toward the the parking brake is set firmly or curb.
Page 176: Braking System
Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Braking System Your vehicle is equipped with front Check the brakes after driving Cooperative Control with Regenerative disc brakes. The brakes on the rear through deep water. Apply the Brake wheels are drum. A power assist brakes moderately to see if they feel This feature controls the braking helps reduce the effort needed on...
Page 177: Anti-Lock Brakes (Abs)
Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) Braking System Design The anti-lock brake system (ABS) ABS activates. However, you may The hydraulic system that operates helps prevent the wheels from feel the ABS activate immediately if the brakes has two separate circuits. locking up, and helps you retain you are trying to stop on snow or ice.
Page 178: Towing A Trailer
Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS), Towing a Trailer If the ABS indicator and the brake Important Safety Reminders Towing a Trailer system indicator come on together, ABS does not reduce the time or Your vehicle is not designed to tow a and the parking brake is fully distance it takes to stop the trailer;...
Page 179 Main Menu Main Menu...
Page 180 Main Menu Main Menu Maintenance This section explains why it is Maintenance Safety ...... important to keep your vehicle well Maintenance Minder ....maintained and how to follow basic Maintenance Record ....maintenance safety precautions. Fluid Locations ......Adding Engine Oil ......
Page 181: Maintenance Safety
Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Maintenance Safety All service items not detailed in this Wear eye protection and Burns from hot parts. Let the section should be performed by a protective clothing when working engine and exhaust system cool certified technician or qualified with the battery or compressed air.
Page 182: Maintenance Minder
Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Maintenance Minder Your vehicle displays engine oil life Engine Oil Life Display The remaining engine oil life is and maintenance service items on shown on the display according to SEL/RESET BUTTON the information display to show you this table: when you should have your dealer perform engine oil replacement and...
Page 183 Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Maintenance Minder The maintenance item code or codes indicate the main and sub items MAINTENANCE ITEM CODE(S) required at the time of the oil change (see page ENGINE OIL MAINTENANCE LIFE DISPLAY MINDER INDICATOR If the remaining engine oil life is 15 When the remaining engine oil life is to 6 percent, you will see the engine...
Page 184 Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Maintenance Minder You can change the information display from the engine oil life display to the odometer, the trip meter, or the outside temperature every time you press and release the SEL/RESET button. When the engine oil life is 0 percent or negative mileage, the maintenance minder indicator...
Page 185 Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Maintenance Minder Maintenance Main Items and Sub Resetting the Engine Oil Life Items Display Your dealer will reset the display after completing the required MAINTENANCE MAIN ITEM maintenance service. You will see ‘‘OIL LIFE 100%’’ on the information display the next time you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position.
Page 186 5 seconds. The provide competent, efficient service. maintenance item code(s) will We recommend using Honda parts disappear, and the engine oil life and fluids whenever you have will reset to ‘‘100.’’ maintenance done. These are...
Page 187 Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Maintenance Minder U.S. Vehicles: Owner’s Maintenance Checks Lights Check the operation of Maintenance, replacement, or You should check the following the headlights, parking lights, repair of emissions control items at the specified intervals. If taillights, high-mount brake light, you are unsure of how to perform devices and systems may be done...
Page 188 Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Maintenance Minder Symbol Maintenance Main Items Symbol Maintenance Sub Items Replace engine oil Rotate tires Replace engine oil and oil filter Replace air cleaner element Inspect front and rear brakes If you drive in dusty conditions, replace Check parking brake adjustment every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
Page 189: Maintenance Record
You or the servicing dealer can record all completed maintenance here. When maintenance is performed, record the mileage, circle the coded item(s) completed, and write in any other non-coded items (such as brake fluid replacement) below the codes. Keep the receipts for all work done on your vehicle. Maintenance can also be recorded in your Honda service history booklet. Mileage...
Page 190 Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Maintenance Record Mileage Maintenance Signature Mileage Maintenance Signature Performed Performed Date Date...
Page 191: Fluid Locations
Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Fluid Locations BRAKE FLUID ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK (Black cap) (Orange loop) ENGINE OIL AUTOMATIC FILL CAP TRANSMISSION (CVT) FLUID DIPSTICK (Yellow loop) WASHER FLUID ENGINE COOLANT (Blue cap) RESERVOIR RADIATOR CAP...
Page 192: Adding Engine Oil
0W-20 lubricant for your vehicle. It is engine use less fuel. It is available at could damage the engine. highly recommended that you use your dealer. A 5W-20 oil may be used Honda Motor Oil in your vehicle for if 0W-20 is not available.
Page 193: Changing The Oil And Filter
Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Adding Engine Oil, Changing the Oil and Filter Synthetic Oil Changing the Oil and Filter HOLDING CLIP You may use a synthetic motor oil if Always change the oil and filter it meets the same requirements according to the maintenance given for a conventional motor oil: it messages shown on the information...
Page 194 Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Changing the Oil and Filter Put a new washer on the drain bolt, DRAIN BOLT OIL FILTER then reinstall the drain bolt. Tighten the drain bolt to: 29 lbf·ft (39 N·m , 4.0 kgf·m) Refill the engine with the recommended oil.
Page 195: Engine Coolant
Changing the Oil and Filter, Engine Coolant Turn off the engine, let it sit for Adding Engine Coolant If Honda antifreeze/coolant is not several minutes, then check the oil available, you may use another level on the dipstick. If necessary,...
Page 196 Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Engine Coolant If the reserve tank is completely The coolant level should be up to empty, you should also check the the base of the filler neck. Add coolant level in the radiator. coolant if it is low.
Page 197: Windshield Washers
Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Windshield Washers Check the fluid level in the Check the fluid level by removing windshield washer reservoir at least the cap and looking at the level monthly during normal use. gauge. Do not use engine antif reeze or a vinegar/water solution in the The low washer Fill the reservoir with a good-quality...
Page 198: Transmission Fluid
Pour the fluid slowly and carefully so you do not spill any. Clean up any spill immediately; it could damage components in the engine compartment. Always use Honda CVT Fluid (Continuously Variable UPPER DIPSTICK MARK Transmission fluid).
Page 199: Brake Fluid
Check the brake fluid level in the should drain and refill it with reservoirs monthly. Honda CVT fluid, then drive the vehicle for a short distance. Do Replace the brake fluid every 3 years, this three times. Then drain and independent of mileage.
Page 200: Lights
Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Lights Headlight Aiming High Beam Headlight The headlights were properly aimed CLIP when your vehicle was new. If you regularly carry heavy items in the trunk, readjustment may be required. Adjustment should be done by your dealer or other qualified mechanic.
Page 201 Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Lights Push the electrical connector back Low Beam Headlight onto the bulb. Make sure it is on all the way. HOLDING CLIP Install the new bulb, and turn it one-quarter turn clockwise to lock it in place.
Page 202 Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Lights Install the new bulb, and turn it Replacing the Front Side Marker/ one-quarter turn clockwise to lock Turn Signal Light Bulb it in place. SOCKET HOLDING CLIP BULB Push the electrical connector back onto the bulb.
Page 203 Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Lights Remove the bulb from the socket Replacing Rear Bulbs by pushing the bulb in and turning (In Fenders) it counterclockwise until it unlocks. FASTENER BULB Install the new bulb in the socket. Turn it clockwise to lock it in place.
Page 204 Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Lights Replacing Rear Bulbs (in Trunk Lid) BULB BULBS SOCKETS SOCKETS BULB FASTENER Remove the socket by turning it Turn on the lights to make sure Open the trunk. one-quarter turn counterclockwise. the new bulb is working. Use the Phillips-head screwdriver to Pull the bulb straight out of its Reinstall the trunk lining.
Page 205: Roof Antenna
Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Lights, Roof Antenna Pull the bulb straight out of its Roof Antenna socket. Push the new bulb straight into the socket until it bottoms. BULB Insert the socket back into the light assembly. Turn it clockwise to lock it in place.
Page 206: Cleaning The Seat Belts
Table of Contents Cleaning the Seat Belts, Floor Mats Seat Belts Floor Mats If you use non-Honda floor mats, make sure they fit properly and that they can be used with the floor mat LOOP anchors. Do not put additional floor mats on top of the anchored mats.
Page 207: Dust And Pollen Filter
Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Dust and Pollen Filter, Wiper Blades Dust and Pollen Filter Wiper Blades This filter removes the dust and Check the condition of the wiper pollen that is brought in from the blades at least every 6 months. outside through the heating and Replace them if you find signs of cooling system/climate control...
Page 208: Wiper Blades
Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Wiper Blades BLADE ASSEMBLY COVER Remove the cover, by squeezing As shown above, cover the tip of a Disconnect the blade assembly the two tabs and pulling it straight flat-tipped screwdriver with a cloth from the wiper arm: out.
Page 209 Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Wiper Blades Install the new blade onto the blade assembly: REINFORCEMENT STRIP Pull back either end of the blade assembly. Place the side of the blade not labeled ‘‘LOCK’’ on the end of the blade assembly, and slide the blade onto the assembly until it is fully installed.
Page 210: Wheels
Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Wheels, Tires Wheels Tires Inflation Guidelines Clean the wheels as you would the To safely operate your vehicle, your Keeping the tires properly inflated rest of the exterior. Wash them with tires must be the proper type and provides the best combination of the same solution, and rinse them size, in good condition with adequate...
Page 211 Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Tires Use a gauge to measure the air If you check air pressures when the Recommended Tire Pressures pressure in each tire at least once a tires are hot [driven for several miles The following chart shows the month.
Page 212 Improper wheel weights can damage A tire this worn gives very little your vehicle’s aluminum wheels. Use traction on wet roads. You should only Honda wheel weights f or replace the tire if you can see three balancing. or more tread wear indicators.
Page 213 Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Tires speed and may cause the system to Tire Rotation Replacing Tires and Wheels Replace your tires with radial tires of activate. the same size, load range, speed Front Front rating, and maximum cold tire If you ever replace a wheel, make pressure rating (as shown on the sure the new one matches the...
Page 214 Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Tires Wheel and Tire Specifications When installing cables, follow the Snow Tires Wheels: If you mount snow tires on your manufacturer’s instructions, and 15 x 6 J vehicle, make sure they are radial mount them as tight as you can.
Page 215: Checking The 12 Volt Battery
Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Checking the 12 Volt Battery Check the terminals for corrosion (a white or yellowish powder). To remove it, cover the terminals with a The battery gives off explosive solution of baking soda and water. It hydrogen gas during normal will bubble up and turn brown.
Page 216: Vehicle Storage
Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Vehicle Storage If you need to park your vehicle for Block the rear wheels. Cover the vehicle with a an extended period (more than 1 ‘‘breathable’’ cover, one made month), there are several things you If the vehicle is to be stored for a from a porous material such as should do to prepare it for storage.
Page 217 Main Menu Main Menu...
Page 218: Taking Care Of The Unexpected
Main Menu Main Menu Taking Care of the Unexpected This section covers the more Compact Spare Tire ...... common problems that motorists Changing a Flat Tire ....experience with their vehicles. It If the Engine Won’t Start ..... gives you information about how to Jump Starting ........
Page 219: Compact Spare Tire
Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Compact Spare Tire Use the compact spare tire as a Follow these precautions: INDICATOR LOCATION MARK temporary replacement only. Get your regular tire repaired or replaced, Never exceed 50 mph (80 km/h). and put it back on your vehicle as soon as you can.
Page 220: Changing A Flat Tire
Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Changing a Flat Tire If you have a flat tire while driving, JACK TOOL CASE stop in a safe place to change it. Drive slowly along the shoulder until The vehicle can easily roll off you get to an exit or an area to stop the jack, seriously injuring that is far away from the traffic lanes.
Page 221 Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Changing a Flat Tire JACKING POINTS WHEEL NUT WRENCH Remove the center cap from the Loosen each wheel nut 1/2 turn Place the jack under the jacking wheel with the extension. with the wheel nut wrench. point nearest the tire you need to change.
Page 222 Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Changing a Flat Tire Put on the spare tire. Put the wheel nuts back on finger-tight, then tighten them in a crisscross pattern with the wheel nut wrench until the wheel is firmly against the hub.
Page 223 Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Changing a Flat Tire Store the jack in the tool case. WING BOLT SPACER CONE Loose items can fly around the interior in a crash and could seriously injure the occupants. Store the wheel, jack, and tools securely before driving.
Page 224: If The Engine Won't Start
Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents If the Engine Won’t Start Diagnosing why the engine won’t Nothing Happens or the Starter Turn the ignition switch to the start falls into two areas, depending START (III) position. If the Motor Operates Very Slowly on what you hear when you turn the When you turn the ignition switch to headlights do not dim, check the...
Page 225 Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents If the Engine Won’t Start Do you have fuel? Check the fuel If you find nothing wrong, you will The Starter Operates Normally In this case, the starter motor’s gauge; the low fuel indicator may need a qualified technician to find speed sounds normal, or even faster not be working.
Page 226: Jump Starting
Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Jump Starting Although this seems like a simple To jump start your vehicle: procedure, you should take several precautions. Open the hood, and check the physical condition of the 12 volt battery. A battery can explode if you do not follow the correct procedure, seriously injuring anyone If a battery sits in extreme cold, the...
Page 227 Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Jump Starting Start the vehicle. If the starter If your vehicle’s 12 volt battery is motor still operates slowly, check disconnected or goes dead, the IMA that the jumper cables have good battery level gauge reading will not metal-to-metal contact.
Page 228: If The Engine Overheats
Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents If the Engine Overheats The reading on the vehicle’s If you see steam and/or spray temperature gauge should stay in coming from under the hood, turn the midrange. If it climbs to the red off the engine.
Page 229 Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents If the Engine Overheats Look for any obvious coolant leaks, Start the engine, and set the such as a split radiator hose. interior temperature to maximum. Everything is still extremely hot, Add coolant to the radiator up to Removing the radiator cap the base of the filler neck.
Page 230: Low Oil Pressure Indicator
Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Low Oil Pressure Indicator This indicator should never Safely pull off the road, and shut The engine running generates the oil come on when the engine is off the engine. Turn on the hazard pressure.
Page 231: Charging System Indicator
Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Charging System Indicator If the charging system If the Auto Idle Stop is active for an indicator comes on brightly extended period, the charging when the engine is running, system indicator may come on. If it the 12 volt battery is not being happens, start the engine.
Page 232: Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Malfunction Indicator Lamp If the indicator comes on If the indicator comes on repeatedly, If the battery in your vehicle has while driving, it means one even though it may turn off as you been disconnected or gone dead, of the engine’s emissions continue driving, have your vehicle...
Page 233: Brake System Indicator
Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Brake System Indicator U.S. Canada The brake system However, if the brake pedal does not If the ABS indicator comes on with indicator normally feel normal, you should take the brake system indicator, have comes on when immediate action.
Page 234: Fuses
Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Fuses INTERIOR UNDER-HOOD (PRIMARY) UNDER-HOOD (SECONDARY) FUSE LABEL The vehicle’s fuses are contained in The primary and secondary under- three fuse boxes. hood fuse boxes are in the engine compartment on the driver’s side. The interior fuse box is underneath the steering column.
Page 235 Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Fuses Checking and Replacing Fuses FUSE BLOWN If something electrical in your BLOWN vehicle stops working, the first thing you should check for is a blown fuse. Determine from the chart on pages , or the diagram on the fuse box lid, which fuse or fuses control that device.
Page 236 Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Fuses If you cannot drive the vehicle BLOWN without fixing the problem, and you do not have a spare fuse, take a fuse of the same rating or a lower rating from one of the other circuits. Make sure you can do without that circuit temporarily (such as the accessory power socket or radio).
Page 237 Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Fuses If the replacement fuse of the When the audio system is disabled, same rating blows in a short time, the clock setting in the audio system there is probably a serious will be canceled. You will need to Replacing a f use with one that has a reset the clock according to the electrical problem with your...
Page 238: Fuse Locations
Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Fuse Locations UNDER-HOOD PRIMARY FUSE BOX UNDER-HOOD SECONDARY FUSE BOX No. Amps. Circuits Protected 50 A Headlight Main 40 A Power Window Main 40 A Booster Motor 20 A Sub Fan Motor 20 A Main Fan Motor 30 A Rear Defogger...
Page 239 Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Fuse Locations INTERIOR FUSE BOX Amps. Circuits Protected 10 A Left Headlight Low Beam 20 A Headlight High Main Small (Main) 15 A Not Used 20 A Headlight Low Main (7.5 A) (HAC) (7.5 A) Not Used 20 A...
Page 240: Emergency Towing
Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Emergency Towing If your vehicle needs to be towed, If, due to damage, your vehicle must call a professional towing service or be towed with the front wheels on organization. Never tow your vehicle the ground, do this: Improper towing preparation will with just a rope or chain.
Page 241 Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Emergency Towing Trying to lif t or tow your vehicle by the The steering system can be damaged if bumpers will cause serious damage. the steering wheel is locked. Leave the The bumpers are not designed to ignition switch in the ACCESSORY (I) position, and make sure the steering support the vehicle’s weight.
Page 242: Technical Information
Main Menu Main Menu Technical Information The diagrams in this section give Identification Numbers ....Emissions Controls ....... you the dimensions and capacities of Specifications ........ The Clean Air Act ..... your vehicle and the locations of the DOT Tire Quality Grading Crankcase Emissions Control identification numbers.
Page 243: Identification Numbers
Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Identification Numbers Your vehicle has several identifying numbers in various places. COVER The vehicle identification number (VIN) is the 17-digit number your dealer uses to register your vehicle VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER for warranty purposes. It is also necessary for licensing and insuring your vehicle.
Page 244 Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Identification Numbers The engine number is stamped into the engine block. ENGINE NUMBER The transmission number is on a label on top of the transmission. The IMA Motor Number is stamped on the motor housing. IMA MOTOR NUMBER TRANSMISSION NUMBER...
Page 245: Specifications
Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Specifications Dimensions Capacities Length 176.7 in (4,489 mm) Fuel tank Approx. Width 69.0 in (1,752 mm) 13.2 US gal (50 ) Height 56.3 in (1,430 mm) Engine Change 1.255 US gal (4.75 ) Wheelbase 106.3 in (2,700 mm) coolant...
Page 246 Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Specifications Air Conditioning Fuses Refrigerant type HFC-134a (R-134a) Interior See page or the fuse label Charge quantity 16 18 oz (450 500 g) attached to the inside of the fuse Lubricant oil type SE-10Y box door under the steering column.
Page 247 Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles) The tires on your vehicle meet all Treadwear Traction AA, A, B, C U.S. Federal Safety Requirements. The treadwear grade is a compara- The traction grades, from highest to All tires are also graded for tive rating based on the wear rate of lowest, are AA, A, B, and C.
Page 248 Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles) Temperature A, B, C Warning: The temperature grade for The temperature grades are A (the this tire is established for a tire that highest), B, and C, representing the is properly inflated and not tire’s resistance to the generation of overloaded.
Page 249: Tire Labeling
Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Tire Labeling The tires that came on your vehicle Rim diameter in inches. FW6X Tire type code. have a number of markings. Those you should be aware of are described Load index (a numerical code 2202 Date of manufacture.
Page 250: Emissions Controls
It is stored in this ment. Under certain conditions of canister while the engine is off. After sunlight and climate, NOx and HC In Canada, Honda vehicles comply the engine is started and warmed up, react to form photochemical ‘‘smog.’’ with the Canadian emission...
Page 251: Exhaust Emissions Controls
System combustion and minimize the The exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) Honda replacement parts or their amount of HC, CO, and NOx that equivalent for repairs. Using lower system takes some of the exhaust come out the tailpipe.
Page 252: Three Way Catalytic Converter
Keep the engine well maintained. on HC, CO, and NOx. A replacement unit must be an original Honda part Have your vehicle diagnosed and or its equivalent. repaired if it is misfiring, back-...
Page 253: State Emissions Testing
Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents State Emissions Testing (Vehicle speed may vary slightly; Testing of Readiness Codes Make sure the vehicle has been If you take your vehicle for a state parked with the engine off for 6 this is okay.) If you cannot do this emissions test shortly after the hours or more.
Page 254 Main Menu Main Menu Warranty and Customer Relations Customer Service Information ..Warranty Coverages ....Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Vehicles) ......Authorized Manuals .....
Page 255: Customer Service Information
P.O. Box 190816 U.S. Owners: A detailed description of the San Juan, PR 00919-0816 problem American Honda Motor Co., Inc. Honda Automobile Customer Service Tel: (787) 620-7546 Name of the dealer who sold the Mail Stop 500-2N-7A vehicle to you...
Page 256: Warranty Coverages
Emissions Control Systems Defects all these warranties. Please read the Warranty and Emissions Accessory Limited Warranty these two Honda accessories are covered 2007 Honda warranty information Performance Warranty warranties cover your vehicle’s under this warranty. Time and booklet that came with your vehicle emissions control systems.
Page 257 ; or write to: http://www.saf ercar.gov Administration (NHTSA) in addition However, NHTSA cannot become Administrator, NHTSA, 400 Seventh to notifying American Honda Motor involved in individual problems Street, SW., Washington, DC 20590. Co., Inc. between you, your dealer, or You can also obtain other American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Page 258: Authorized Manuals (U.s. Only)
Purchasing Factory Authorized Manuals (U.S. only) Valid only for sales within the United States. Canadian owners should contact their authorized Honda dealer. The publications shown below can be purchased from Helm Incorporated. You can order in any of three ways:...
Page 259: Authorized Manuals
Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Authorized Manuals Service Manual: NOTE: Dealers and Companies please provide dealer or company name, and also the name of the person to whose attention the shipment should This manual covers maintenance and recommended be sent.
Page 260 Main Menu Main Menu Index Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) Indicator ....... . 59, Accessories ........Operation ........Battery ACCESSORY (Ignition Key Anti-theft, Audio System ....Charging System Position) ........Anti-theft Steering Column Indicator ......62, Accessory Power Socket ....Lock ..........
Page 261 Main Menu Main Menu Index Bulb Replacement When to ........Back-up Lights ......Charging System Indicator . 62, Brake Lights ..... . 200, Check Fuel Cap Indicator ....DANGER, Explanation of ....Front Side Marker Lights ..Checklist, Before Driving ....
Page 262 Main Menu Main Menu Index DOT Tire Quality Grading ..Engine Speed Limiter ....Windshield Washer ....Driver and Passenger Safety ... FM Stereo Radio Malfunction Indicator Driving ........... Lamp ........ . 62, Reception ........Economy ........Oil Pressure Indicator ..
Page 263 Main Menu Main Menu Index Gauges Engine Coolant Temperature . Fuel ..........Identification Number, Vehicle . Jacking up the Vehicle ....Jack, Tire ........Gearshift Lever Positions Ignition Automatic Transmission ..Jump Starting ........ Keys ..........Glove Box ........Switch ...........
Page 264 Main Menu Main Menu Index Locks Anti-theft Steering Column ..Fuel Fill Door ......Neutral Gear Position ....Panel Brightness Control ....Power Door ......... New Vehicle Break-in ....Park Gear Position ......Trunk ........... NOTICE, Explanation of ....Parking ...........
Page 265 Main Menu Main Menu Index Protecting Larger Children ... Reserve Tank, Engine Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Coolant ....... . 153, Belt ........14, Restraint, Child ....... Seats, Adjusting the ......Reverse Gear Position ....Security System ......Radiator Overheating ....Rotation, Tire ........
Page 266 Main Menu Main Menu Index Spotlights ......... Stereo Sound System ....Three Way Catalytic Converter . SRS, Additional Information ..Storing Your Vehicle ....Time, Setting the ......Additional Safety Precautions . Supplemental Restraint Tire Chains ........Airbag Service ......System ........
Page 267 Main Menu Main Menu Index Transmission Vehicle Identification Number ..Defroster ........Checking Fluid Level, Vehicle Storage ......Washers ........Automatic ......Ventilation ........Wipers, Windshield Fluid Selection ....195, ..........Changing Blades ....... Identification Number ....Viscosity, Oil ........
Page 268: Service Information Summary
Gasoline: Automatic Transmission Fluid Brake Fluid: Unleaded gasoline, pump octane (CVT): Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid number of 87 or higher. Use Honda CVT Fluid DOT 3 preferred, or a DOT 3 or (Continuously Variable DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary...

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