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Owner's Identification Form

Introduction .........................................................................................................................................

A Few Words About Safety.................................................................................................................

Your Vehicle at a Glance.....................................................................................................................

Driver and Passenger Safety ..............................................................................................................

Proper use and care of your vehicle's seat belts, and Supplemental Restraint System.

Instruments and Controls.................................................................................................................

Instrument panel indicator and gauge, and how to use dashboard and steering column controls.

Comfort and Convenience Features ..............................................................................................

How to operate the climate control system, the audio system, and other convenience features.

Before Driving..................................................................................................................................

What gasoline to use, how to break-in your new vehicle, and how to load luggage and other cargo.

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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Page 1 2006 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 ............................A Few Words About Safety.........................
Page 2 POSTAL CODE V. I. N. included in this publication were in effect at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd. DELIVERY DATE reserves the right, however, to (Date sold to original retail purchaser) discontinue or change specifications...
Page 3 Main Menu Introduction As you read this manual, you will Congratulations! Your selection of a 2006 Honda Civic Hybrid was a wise 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: A Few Words About Safety
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. on the vehicle. Safety Labels −...
Page 5: Your Vehicle At A Glance
Main Menu Your Vehicle at a Glance FRONT PASSENGER’S AIRBAG INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS AUDIO SYSTEM (P. 106) (P. 9, 24) GAUGES DRIVER’S FRONT AIRBAG MIRROR CONTROLS (P. 93) HEATING/COOLING CONTROLS (P. 100) POWER DOOR LOCK MASTER SWITCH DOOR LOCK SWITCH (P.
Page 6 Main Menu Your Vehicle at a Glance INSTRUMENT PANEL HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS BRIGHTNESS (P. 72) (P. 73) (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 ＊...
Page 7: Table Of Contents
Main Menu Driver and Passenger Safety This section gives you important Additional Information About Your All Children Should Sit in a information about how to protect 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 8: Important Safety Precautions
Main Menu Table of Contents Important Safety Precautions You’ll find many safety every additional drink. So don’t drink Restrain All Children 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 9: 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;...
Page 10: Seat Belts
Main Menu Table of Contents Your Vehicle’s Safety Features Help keep you from being thrown Seat Belts 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 11: Airbags
Main Menu Table of Contents Your Vehicle’s Safety Features Airbags Your vehicle has a supplemental Your vehicle also has side airbags to Your vehicle also has side curtain restraint system (SRS) with front help protect the upper torso of the airbags to help protect the heads of airbags to help protect the heads and driver or a front seat passenger...
Page 12 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 13: 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 14: 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 15: 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 sure the head restraint is adjusted to Reclining the seat-back too far its highest position. can result in serious injury or death in a crash.
Page 16: Fasten And Position The Seat Belts
Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Adults and Teens If necessary, pull up on the belt again Fasten and Position the Seat Belts to remove any slack, then check that Insert the latch plate into the buckle, the belt rests across the center of then tug on the belt to make sure the your chest and over your shoulder.
Page 17: 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 Position lap/shoulder belt under your arm or BUTTON This could cause After all occupants have adjusted behind your back. very serious injuries in a crash.
Page 18: 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 19: Additional Safety Precautions
Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Adults and Teens Additional Safety Precautions Do not place hard or sharp objects Do not attach or place objects on Objects on Two people should never use the between yourself and a front the front airbag covers. If they do, they Carrying hard or sharp the covers marked ‘‘SRS AIRBAG’’...
Page 20: Additional Information About Your Seat Belts
Main Menu Table of Contents Additional Information About Your Seat Belts The seat belts use the same Seat Belt System Components If a front passenger does not fasten Your seat belt system includes lap/ their seat belt, the indicator will monitoring system as the front shoulder belts in all five seating come on about 6 seconds after the...
Page 21: 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 seating positions and across your hips. except the driver’s have an additional locking mechanism that must be To fasten the belt, insert the latch...
Page 22: Seat Belt Maintenance
Not checking or maintaining seat belts can result in serious If the front seat belt tensioners ever Honda provides a lifetime warranty injury or death if the seat belts activate, they must be replaced as on seat belts for U.S. models. See...
Page 23: 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 24 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 25 Main Menu Table of Contents Additional Information About Your Airbags Automatic front seat belt Weight sensors that monitor the An indicator on the instrument tensioners (see page weight on the front passenger’s panel that alerts you that the passenger’s side airbag has been seat.
Page 26: 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 27 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- airbags. This means they have two threshold airbags.
Page 28 If the seat is under the seat. Although Honda under the front seats. too far forward, the airbag will does not encourage carrying an...
Page 29 Main Menu Table of Contents Additional Information About Your Airbags When the airbag is turned off, an Moving the front seat forcibly If equipped indicator in the center of the back against cargo on the seat or Also, make sure the floor mat behind dashboard will come on indicating floor behind it.
Page 30: 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 31: How Your Side Curtain Airbags Work
Main Menu Table of Contents 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 32: How The Srs Indicator Works
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, sensors, or seat result in serious injury or death belt tensioners.
Page 33: Indicator Works
Main Menu Table of Contents Additional Information About Your Airbags How the Passenger Airbag Off If no one is riding in the front seat, The passenger airbag off indicator Indicator Works the airbag will be automatically shut may also come on and off repeatedly off.
Page 34: Airbag Service
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 airbags.
Page 35 Do not expose the front seat-backs disabilities, first contact Honda If water or another liquid off indicator will come on. The to liquid. Automobile Customer Service at...
Page 36: Protecting Children General
Main Menu Table of Contents 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.
Page 37: All Children Should Sit In A Back Seat
Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Children General Guidelines − All Children Should Sit in a Back The Passenger’s Front Airbag Small Children Seat Poses 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...
Page 38: General Guidelines
Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Children − General Guidelines To remind you of the passenger’s U.S. Models front airbag hazards, and that Sun Visor Dashboard children must be properly restrained in a back seat, your vehicle has warning labels on the dashboard (U.S.
Page 39: If You Must Drive With Several Children
Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Children General Guidelines − If a child requires close physical If You Must Drive with Several If a Child Requires Close Children Attention attention or frequent visual contact, 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 40: Additional Safety Precautions
Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Children − General Guidelines Additional Safety Precautions Do not leave children alone in a Keep vehicle keys and remote Leaving children without Never hold an infant or child on vehicle. transmitters out of the reach of If you are not wearing a adult supervision is illegal in most Even very young...
Page 41: Protecting Infants And Small Children
Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Infants and Small Children Protecting Infants Two types of seats may be used: a Rear-facing 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 42: Protecting Small Children
Main Menu 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 until the child the child seat directly behind the reaches the weight or height limit front passenger’s seat, move the seat for the seat.
Page 43: Selecting A Child Seat
Main Menu 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 44: Installing A Child Seat
Main Menu Table of Contents Selecting a Child Seat, Installing a Child Seat Before purchasing a conventional movement can be expected and Installing a Child Seat 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 45: With Latch
Main Menu 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 46 Main Menu Table of Contents Installing a Child Seat Attach the tether strap hook to the TETHER STRAP tether anchor, then tighten the Front HOOK strap as instructed by the child seat maker. Push and pull the child seat forward and from side to side to verify that it is secure.
Page 47: With A Lap/Shoulder Belt
Main Menu 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.
Page 48: With A Tether
Main Menu 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 49 Main Menu Table of Contents Installing a Child Seat TETHER STRAP TETHER STRAP Front Front HOOK HOOK ANCHOR ANCHOR Outer Position Center Position 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...
Page 50: Protecting Larger Children
Main Menu 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 51: Using A Booster Seat
Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Larger Children Does the shoulder belt cross to drive. Using a Booster Seat 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.
Page 52: When Can A Child Sit In Front
Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Larger Children When Can a Larger Child Sit in Of course, children vary widely. And If you decide that a child can safely Front while age may be one indicator of ride up front, be sure to: The National Highway Traffic Safety when a child can safely ride in front, Administration and Transport...
Page 53: Additional Safety Precautions
Main Menu 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. This could result improve a child’s comfort or across the neck.
Page 54: Carbon Monoxide Hazard
Main Menu Table of Contents Carbon Monoxide Hazard Your vehicle’s exhaust contains With the trunk open, airflow can pull carbon monoxide gas. You should exhaust gas into your vehicle’s have no problem with carbon interior and create a hazardous Carbon monoxide gas is toxic. monoxide entering the vehicle in condition.
Page 55: Safety Labels
Main Menu Table of Contents Safety Labels These labels are in the locations DASHBOARD SUN VISOR U.S. models shown. They warn you of potential U.S. models only hazards that could cause serious injury or death. Read these labels carefully. If a label comes off or becomes hard to read (except for the U.S.
Page 56 Main Menu Table of Contents Safety Labels HOOD DOORJAMBS U.S. models U.S. models Canadian models U.S. models Canadian models Canadian models...
Page 57 Main Menu 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 ........
Page 58: Control Locations
Main Menu Table of Contents Control Locations INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS (P. 58) AUDIO SYSTEM (P. 106) GAUGES (P. 64) HEATING/COOLING CONTROLS (P. 100) MIRROR CONTROLS (P. 93) POWER DOOR LOCK DOOR LOCK SWITCH MASTER SWITCH (P. 80) (P. 80) ACCESSORY POWER POWER WINDOW (P.
Page 59: Instrument Panel
Main Menu Table of Contents Instrument Panel ＊ SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR LOW FUEL INDICATOR WASHER LEVEL INDICATOR (P. 61) (P. 61) (P. 62) DOOR-OPEN INDICATOR (P. 60) BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR (AMBER) (P. 63) LIGHT ON TRUNK-OPEN DAYTIME RUNNING HIGH BEAM INDICATOR INDICATOR ELECTRIC POWER...
Page 60: Indicator
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 61 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 briefly when This indicator comes on for several 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 62 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 63 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 reminds you that it is This indicator is in the fuel gauge. It turn on the cruise control system by comes on as a reminder that you time to take your vehicle in for pressing the CRUISE button (see...
Page 64 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 Low Oil Pressure ignition switch to the ON (II) Indicator position.
Page 65 Main Menu Table of Contents Instrument Panel Indicators If you turn the steering wheel to the U.S. CANADA Electric Power Steering Brake System (EPS) Indicator full left or right position repeatedly Indicator This indicator normally comes on while stopping or driving at very low (Amber) when you turn the ignition to ON (II) speed, you may feel slightly harder...
Page 66: Gauges
Main Menu Table of Contents Gauges To switch the information display SPEEDOMETER CURRENT FUEL MILEAGE/ between the odometer, trip meter, TEMPERATURE GAUGE outside temperature, and engine oil life and maintenance item code(s), press the SEL/RESET button FUEL repeatedly. GAUGE Odometer TACHOMETER The odometer shows the total distance your vehicle has been...
Page 67 Main Menu Table of Contents Gauges Display Change Button Trip Meter Each trip meter works independently, Every time you press the display This trip meter shows the number of so you can keep track of two change button, the display changes miles or kilometers driven since you different distances.
Page 68 Main Menu Table of Contents Gauges Current Fuel Mileage Average Fuel Mileage Fuel Gauge When either of the trip meters (trip This shows how much fuel you have. A or trip B) is displayed, your It may show slightly more or less vehicle’s average fuel mileage since than the actual amount.
Page 69 Main Menu Table of Contents Gauges Temperature Gauge Outside Temperature Indicator If the outside temperature is This shows the temperature of the This indicator displays the outside incorrectly displayed, you can adjust engine’s coolant. During normal temperature in Centigrade. To see it up to ±...
Page 70 Main Menu Table of Contents Gauges If the system still detects a loose or Check Fuel Cap Indicator Maintenance Minder If your fuel cap is loose or missing, a missing fuel fill cap, the malfunction The information display in the ‘‘CHECK FUEL CAP’’...
Page 71 Main Menu Table of Contents Gauges acceleration or climbing a long hill. This correction of the battery level IMA Battery Level Gauge The engine will recharge the battery gauge is normal and does not BATTERY LEVEL GAUGE as you continue driving. indicate a problem.
Page 72 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 battery’s output power to protect the IMA ASSIST GAUGE 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 73: Controls Near The Steering Wheel
Main Menu Table of Contents Controls Near the Steering Wheel INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS HEADLIGHTS/ WINDSHIELD (P. 74) TURN SIGNALS WIPERS/WASHERS (P. 73) (P. 72) DISPLAY CHANGE BUTTON (P. 65) PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR (P. 31) SEL/RESET BUTTON (P. 64) HAZARD WARNING BUTTON REMOTE AUDIO CONTROLS (P.
Page 74: Windshield Wipers And Washers
Main Menu Table of Contents Windshield Wipers and Washers The wipers run at high MIST − − The wipers run at low speed. speed until you release the lever. The wipers run at high speed. − − The wipers are not activated. Windshield Washer −...
Page 75: Turn Signal And Headlights
Main Menu Table of Contents Turn Signal and Headlights Push down on the If you leave the lights on with the Turn Signal − 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 76: Hazard Warning Button P
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 77 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. The defogger and antenna wires on the inside of the rear window can be accidentally damaged.
Page 78 Main Menu Table of Contents Steering Wheel Adjustment, Keys and Locks Push the lever up to lock the MASTER KEY 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 79: Keys And Locks
They will not high humidity. ever have to get a key replaced. Use work to start the engine if the only Honda-approved key blanks. circuits are damaged. Do not drop the keys or set heavy objects on them.
Page 80: Operation
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 81: Lock
Main Menu Table of Contents Ignition Switch key. You will hear a reminder beeper if you leave the key in the LOCK (0) or You can ACCESSORY (I) − the ACCESSORY (I) position and operate the audio system and the open the driver’s door.
Page 82: Door Locks
Main Menu Table of Contents Door Locks To lock any door when getting out of To lock the doors when getting out LOCK TAB the vehicle, pull the lock tab out, and of the vehicle, remove the key from close the door. the ignition switch, and push the top of the master door lock switch, then Power Door Locks...
Page 83: Auto Door Locking/Unlocking
Main Menu Table of Contents Door Locks Childproof Door Locks Auto Door Locking/Unlocking To activate an auto door lock mode: Your vehicle has two custom door Locks all doors when the vehicle’s speed lock settings: auto door locking and reaches about 9 mph (15 km/h). LEVER Unlock auto door unlocking.
Page 84 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 85: Auto Door Unlocking
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: Locks all doors when the shift lever is master door lock switch on the The auto door unlocking feature has driver’s door.
Page 86 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 unlock then move the shift lever out of mode: modes: Park (P). Unlocks driver’s door when the ignition switch is moved out of the ON (II) position.
Page 87 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 88 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 to the left of the open the trunk lock.
Page 89: Remote Transmitter
Main Menu Table of Contents Remote Transmitter Press this button once Press this button for UNLOCK − PANIC − LOCK to unlock the driver’s door. Push it about 1 second to attract attention; BUTTON twice to unlock the other doors. the horn will sound, and the exterior Some exterior lights will flash twice lights will flash for about 30 seconds.
Page 90 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 possible. BATTERY Battery type: CR1616 SCREW To replace the battery: Inside the transmitter, separate the inner cover from the keypad Remove the screw at the base of...
Page 91 Main Menu Table of Contents Remote Transmitter, Seats Front Seat Adjustments As required by the FCC: This device complies with Part 15 of the See pages for important safety − FCC rules. Operation is subject to the information and warnings about how to following two conditions: (1) This device properly position seats and seat-backs.
Page 92 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 93 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 94: Power Windows
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 the second detent, and release it. someone’s hands or fingers can The window will automatically go cause serious injury.
Page 95 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 96: Heated Mirrors
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. PARKING BRAKE LEVER HEATED MIRROR BUTTON To apply the parking brake, pull the...
Page 97: Interior Convenience Items
Main Menu Table of Contents Interior Convenience Items CONSOLE COMPARTMENT COIN BOX CENTER POCKET VANITY MIRROR COAT HOOK ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET GLOVE BOX BEVERAGE HOLDERS BEVERAGE HOLDERS...
Page 98 Main Menu Table of Contents Interior Convenience Items Another accessory power socket 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 99: Interior Lights
Main Menu Table of Contents Interior Lights If you do not open either door after Ceiling Light Spotlights you unlock the driver’s door or remove the key from the ignition DOOR ACTIVATED switch, the light fades out in about 30 seconds. If you leave either door open without the key is in the ignition switch, the ceiling light will go off after 3...
Page 100 Main Menu...
Page 101 Main Menu Features The heating and air conditioning Vents, Heating, and A/C ..... system in your vehicle provides a Using the A/C ......comfortable driving environment in Audio System ........ all weather conditions. Playing the Radio ......Playing a Disc ........
Page 102: Vents, Heating, And A/C
Main Menu Table of Contents Vents, Heating, and A/C 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 103 Main Menu Table of Contents Vents, Heating, and A/C Voice Control System Air Conditioning (A/C) Button The system should be left in fresh Only on models equipped with This button turns the air air mode under almost all conditions. Keeping the system in recirculation Navigation System conditioning on and off.
Page 104: Using The A/C
Main Menu Table of Contents Vents, Heating, and A/C Airflow is divided between Ventilation Using the A/C the floor vents and the defroster The flow-through ventilation system Air conditioning places an extra load vents at the base of the windshield. draws in outside air, circulates it on the engine.
Page 105 Main Menu Table of Contents Vents, Heating, and A/C When you switch to , from Dehumidify the Interior To Defog and Defrost Air conditioning, as it cools, removes To remove fog from the inside of the , the A/C stays on. moisture from the air.
Page 106 Main Menu Table of Contents Vents, Heating, and A/C To Remove Exterior Frost or Ice Using Automatic Climate Control In cold weather, the fan will not From the Windows The automatic climate control come on automatically until the system adjusts the fan speed and heater starts to develop warm air.
Page 107 Main Menu Table of Contents Vents, Heating, and A/C To Turn Everything Off Sunlight and Temperature Press the OFF button. However, a 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 108: Audio System
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 109 Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System (B type) (C type) U.S. model without navigation system U.S. model with navigation system...
Page 110 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 SEEK BAR PWR/VOL KNOB PRESET BARS TUNE/SOUND KNOB PRESET BARS...
Page 111: Playing The Radio
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 112 Main Menu Table of Contents Playing the Radio You will see a ‘‘0’’ displayed after AUTO SELECT − If you are 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 113 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 mode controls the volume based on brightness control buttons to adjust your liking.
Page 114: Playing A Disc
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 SCAN SCAN...
Page 115 Main Menu Table of Contents Playing a Disc To Play a Disc The specifications of the compatible Insert a disc into the slot. The drive To load or play discs, the ignition MP3 file are: will pull the disc in the rest of the switch must be in the ACCESSORY Sampling frequency: 32/44.1/48 kHz way to play it.
Page 116 Main Menu Table of Contents Playing a Disc Name Display Function You will also see the album and track 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 117 Main Menu Table of Contents Playing a Disc SEEK/SKIP Each time you REPEAT (TRACK/FILE − In MP3/WMA mode 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 118 Main Menu Table of Contents Playing a Disc In MP3/WMA mode RANDOM (Random within a 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 119 Main Menu Table of Contents Playing a Disc SCAN The SCAN function To Stop Playing a Disc − In MP3/WMA mode samples all the tracks/files on the F-SCAN − This feature, when Press the eject button ( ) to remove the CD. If you eject the CD, disc in the order they are recorded activated, samples the first file of on the disc.
Page 120: Disc Player Error Messages
Main Menu Table of Contents Disc Player Error Messages If you see an error message in the Indication Cause Solution display while playing a disc, find the cause in the chart to the right. If you cannot clear the error message, take Press the EJECT button, and pull out the disc.
Page 121: Setting The Clock
Main Menu Table of Contents Setting the Clock (A type) (B type) Canadian model U.S. model without navigation system CLOCK BUTTON CLOCK BUTTON H BUTTON R BUTTON H BUTTON R BUTTON M BUTTON M BUTTON CONTINUED...
Page 122 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 The displayed time begins to blink.
Page 123: Playing The Radio (Vehicles With Navigation System)
Main Menu Table of Contents Playing the Radio (Vehicles with Navigation System) (C type) with navigation system AM ICON FM1 ICON FM2 ICON AM/FM BUTTON AUTO SELECT ICON AUDIO BUTTON BACKGROUND ICON SCAN BUTTON SOUND ICON TUNE BAR PRESET BUTTONS...
Page 124 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 current frequency to find a station...
Page 125 Main Menu Table of Contents Playing the Radio (Vehicles with Navigation System) Preset Each preset button can AUTO SELECT If you are press the − − To turn off Auto Select, store one frequency on AM and two traveling far from home and can no AUTO SEL icon.
Page 126 Main Menu Table of Contents Playing the Radio (Vehicles with Navigation System) Adjusting the Sound Speed-sensitive volume 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 127: Playing A Disc (Vehicles With Navigation System)
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 SKIP ＋ BUTTON RANDOM FAST FORWARD BUTTON BUTTON REPEAT BUTTON REWIND BUTTON SKIP −...
Page 128 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 129 Main Menu Table of Contents Playing a Disc (Vehicles with Navigation System) Press the RDM If you are playing a CD, the screen RANDOM − To Choose a Track button to play the tracks in random shows the track number. If you are order.
Page 130 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 131: Playing A Pc Card (Vehicles With Navigation System)
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 SKIP...
Page 132 Main Menu Table of Contents Playing a PC Card (Vehicles with Navigation System) Push the AUDIO button to show the PC Card 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 133 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 134 Main Menu Table of Contents Playing a PC Card (Vehicles with Navigation System) To select a play mode To Change Tracks 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 135 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 136 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 137 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, from a track list.
Page 138 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 139 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. press the AM/FM button or CD/XM EJECT BUTTON Maximum playable folder layers are...
Page 140: Disc Player Error Messages (Vehicles With Navigation System)
Main Menu Table of Contents Disc Player Error Messages (Vehicles with Navigation System) If you see an error message in the Indication Cause Solution display while playing a disc, find the cause in the chart to the right. If you cannot clear the error message, take Press the EJECT button, and pull out the disc.
Page 141: Radio Reception
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, and atmospheric conditions.
Page 142 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 143: Protecting Your Discs
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, store it in its case to protect it from use only high quality discs labeled for audio use.
Page 144: Radio Theft Protection
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 145: Remote Audio Controls
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 ( ) ＋...
Page 146: Security System
Main Menu Table of Contents Security System With the system set, you can still The security system helps to protect 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 147: Cruise Control
Main Menu Table of Contents Cruise Control Cruise control allows you to maintain Using the Cruise Control Press and release the DECEL/ a set speed above 25 mph (40 km/h) SET button on the steering wheel. RES/ACCEL without keeping your foot on the The CRUISE CONTROL indicator CRUISE BUTTON BUTTON...
Page 148 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 149 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 150 Main Menu...
Page 151: Before Driving
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 ........need to know how to properly store Opening and Closing the luggage or packages.
Page 152: Break-In Period
Main Menu Table of Contents Break-in Period, Fuel Recommendation Break-in Period Fuel Recommendation Use of gasoline with these additives 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 octane number of 87 or higher.
Page 153: Service Station Procedures
Main Menu Table of Contents Service Station Procedures Refueling Remove the fuel fill cap slowly. You may hear a hissing sound as pressure inside the tank escapes. Push Gasoline is highly flammable Place the cap in the holder on the and explosive.
Page 154: Opening And Closing The Hood
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 155: Oil Check
Main Menu Table of Contents Service Station Procedures Oil Check SUPPORT ROD GRIP DIPSTICK UPPER MARK LOWER MARK CLIP To close the hood, lift it up slightly to Wait a few minutes after turning the Remove the dipstick again, and remove the support rod from the engine off before you check the oil.
Page 156: Engine Coolant Check
Main Menu Table of Contents Service Station Procedures, Fuel Economy Drive moderately. Rapid Engine Coolant Check Improving Fuel Economy Always maintain your vehicle acceleration, abrupt cornering, RESERVE TANK according to the maintenance and hard braking use more fuel. schedule. See Owner’s Maintenance Checks (see page...
Page 157 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 158: Accessories And Modifications
Be sure electronic accessories do crash in which you can be hurt Accessories not overload electrical circuits or killed. Your dealer has Honda accessories (see page ) or interfere with that allow you to personalize your proper operation. Follow all instructions in this vehicle.
Page 159 Some examples are: safety features can make the Lowering the vehicle with a non- systems ineffective. Honda suspension kit that significantly reduces ground If you plan to modify your vehicle, clearance can allow the consult your dealer.
Page 160: Carrying Cargo
Main Menu Table of Contents Carrying Cargo Your vehicle has several convenient DOOR POCKETS storage areas: Glove box Door pockets CENTER POCKET TRUNK Console compartment Trunk Center pocket 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 161 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.A, 395 kg luggage load capacity.
Page 162 Main Menu Table of Contents Carrying Cargo Carrying Cargo 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 someone during a crash.
Page 163 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.
Page 164 Main Menu...
Page 165: Driving
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) . manual and automatic transmissions. Parking ........... It also includes important Braking System ......
Page 166: Preparing To Drive
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 167: Starting The Engine
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 168: 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 169: Shifting
Main Menu Table of Contents Automatic Transmission (CVT) Shifting If you have done all of the above and To shift from: Do this: still cannot move the lever out of P to R Press the brake pedal and RELEASE BUTTON SHIFT LEVER press the release button.
Page 170 Main Menu Table of Contents Automatic Transmission (CVT) Press the brake Reverse (R) − allow the engine to run at higher 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, from Park to reverse.
Page 171 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 do not shift the transmission out of Park: Set the parking brake. Remove the key from the ignition switch.
Page 172 Main Menu Table of Contents Automatic Transmission (CVT) The front window defroster is off. Auto Idle Stop The Auto Idle Stop function may 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 173 Main Menu Table of Contents Automatic Transmission (CVT) If you open the driver’s door when Auto Idle Stop Indicator 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 174: Parking
Main Menu Table of Contents Parking Always use the parking brake when Parking Tips If the vehicle is facing downhill, 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 175: Braking System
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 176: Anti-Lock Brakes (Abs)
Main Menu Table of Contents Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) The anti-lock brake system (ABS) you are trying to stop on snow or ice. Braking System Design The hydraulic system that operates helps prevent the brakes from the brakes has two separate circuits. locking up and helps you retain ABS Indicator Each circuit works diagonally across...
Page 177: Towing A Trailer
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 trailer;...
Page 178 Main Menu...
Page 179 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 ......This section also includes Changing the Oil and Filter ..
Page 180: Maintenance Safety
Table of Contents Main Menu 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 other qualified with the battery or compressed air.
Page 181: Maintenance Minder
Table of Contents Main Menu Maintenance Minder Your vehicle displays engine oil life Engine Oil Life Display The remaining engine oil life is and maintenance service items on displayed on the engine oil life SEL/RESET BUTTON the information display to show you display according to this table: when you should have your dealer perform engine oil replacement and...
Page 182 Table of Contents Main Menu Maintenance Minder The maintenance item code or codes indicate the main and sub items 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 5 to 1 percent, you will see a...
Page 183 Table of Contents Main Menu Maintenance Minder The maximum total mileage shown is ‘‘ 9999.’’ − 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.
Page 184 Table of Contents Main Menu 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 185 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 186 Table of Contents Main Menu Maintenance Minder U.S. Vehicles: Maintenance, Owner’s Maintenance Checks Lights − Check the operation of replacement, or repair of You should check the following the headlights, parking lights, emissions control devices and items at the specified intervals. If taillights, high-mount brake light, systems may be done by any you are unsure of how to perform...
Page 187 Table of Contents Main Menu 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 188: 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 189 Table of Contents Main Menu Maintenance Record Mileage Maintenance Signature Mileage Maintenance Signature Performed Performed Date Date...
Page 190: Fluid Locations
Table of Contents Main Menu 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 191: Adding Engine Oil
It is available at above the upper mark; you could highly recommended that you use your dealer. A 5W-20 oil may be used damage the engine. Honda Motor Oil in your vehicle for if 0W-20 is not available.
Page 192: Changing The Oil And Filter
Table of Contents Main Menu 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 193 Table of Contents Main Menu 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 194: Engine Coolant
Make sure it is a high-quality coolant Put the under-cover back in place recommended for aluminum engines. and reinstall the nine holding clips. Continued use of any non-Honda Lock the clips securely by pushing coolant can result in corrosion, on the center of each clip.
Page 195 Table of Contents Main Menu 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. Pour the coolant slowly and carefully so you do not spill any.
Page 196: Windshield Washers
Table of Contents Main Menu 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 On Canadian models: The low washer...
Page 197: 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 198: 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 according to this three times. Then drain and the time recommendations in the refill the transmission a final time.
Page 199: Lights
Table of Contents Main Menu Lights Headlight Aiming CLIP The headlights were properly aimed 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. Replacing a Headlight Bulb Your vehicle has halogen headlight bulbs.
Page 200 Table of Contents Main Menu Lights Push the electrical connector back Low Beam Headlight onto the new socket. Make sure it is on all the way. HOLDING CLIP Insert the socket into the hole, and turn it one-quarter turn clockwise to lock it in place.
Page 201 Table of Contents Main Menu Lights Insert the new socket into the hole, Replacing the Front Side Marker/ and turn it one-quarter turn Parking/Turn Signal Light Bulb clockwise to lock it in place. SOCKET HOLDING CLIP Push the electrical connector back onto the new socket.
Page 202 Table of Contents Main Menu 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 Install the new bulb in the socket. Turn it clockwise to lock it in place. Insert the socket back into the headlight assembly.
Page 203 Table of Contents Main Menu Lights Replacing Rear Bulbs (in Trunk Lid) BULB BULBS SOCKETS SOCKETS BULB FASTENERS Remove the socket by turning it Test the lights to make sure the Open the trunk. one-quarter turn counterclockwise. new bulb is working. Remove the screw from the center Pull the bulb straight out of its Reinstall the trunk lining.
Page 204: Roof Antenna
Table of Contents Main Menu 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 205: Cleaning The Seat Belts
Table of Contents Main Menu Cleaning the Seat Belts, Floor Mats Seat Belts Dirt build-up in the loops of the seat Floor Mats belt anchors can cause the belts to retract slowly. Wipe the insides of LOOP the loops with a clean cloth dampened in mild soap and warm water or isopropyl alcohol.
Page 206: Dust And Pollen Filter
Table of Contents Main Menu Floor Mats, Dust and Pollen Filter If you use non-Honda floor mats, Dust and Pollen Filter Check the condition of the wiper make sure they fit properly and that This filter removes the dust and blades at least every 6 months.
Page 207: Wiper Blades
Table of Contents Main Menu Wiper Blades COVER WIPER ARMS To replace a wiper blade: Remove the cover, by squeezing As shown above, cover the tip of a the two tabs and pulling it straight flat-tipped screwdriver with a cloth Lift the wiper arm off the out.
Page 208 Table of Contents Main Menu Wiper Blades BLADE ASSEMBLY REINFORCEMENT STRIP WIPER BLADE Disconnect the blade assembly Remove the blade from the blade Examine the new wiper blades. If from the wiper arm: assembly: they have no plastic or metal Press and hold the lock tab.
Page 209: Tires
Table of Contents Main Menu Wiper Blades, Tires Install the new blade onto the Tires Inflation Guidelines blade assembly: To safely operate your vehicle, your Keeping the tires properly inflated Pull back either end of the blade tires must be the proper type and provides the best combination of assembly.
Page 210 Table of Contents Main Menu 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 The following chart shows the month.
Page 211 Improper wheel weights can damage A tire this worn gives very little your wheels. Use only genuine Honda traction on wet roads. You should wheel weights f or balancing. replace the tire if you can see three...
Page 212 Table of Contents Main Menu Tires Tire Rotation Replacing Tires and Wheels speed and may cause the system to 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 213 Table of Contents Main Menu Tires Wheel and Tire Specifications When installing cables, follow the Snow Tires Wheels: If you mount snow tires on your manufacturer’s instructions, and vehicle, make sure they are radial mount them as tight as you can. 15 x 6 J tires of the same size and load range Make sure they are not contacting...
Page 214: Checking The 12 Volt Battery
Table of Contents Main Menu 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 215: Vehicle Storage
Table of Contents Main Menu 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 216 Main Menu...
Page 217 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 218: Compact Spare Tire
Main Menu Table of Contents Compact Spare Tire Follow these precautions: Use the compact spare tire as a 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 219: Changing A Flat Tire
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 220 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.
Page 221 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. Do not try to tighten them fully.
Page 222 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 223: If The Engine Won't Start
Main Menu Table of Contents If the Engine Won’t Start Diagnosing why the engine won’t Turn the ignition switch to the Nothing Happens or the Starter start falls into two areas, depending Motor Operates Very Slowly START (III) position. If the on what you hear when you turn the When you turn the ignition switch to headlights do not dim, check the...
Page 224 Main Menu Table of Contents If the Engine Won’t Start If you find nothing wrong, you will The Starter Operates Normally In this case, the starter motor’s need a qualified technician to find speed sounds normal, or even faster the problem. See Emergency than normal, when you turn the on page...
Page 225: Jump Starting
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 226 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 227: If The Engine Overheats
Main Menu Table of Contents If the Engine Overheats The reading on the vehicle’s If you do not see steam or spray, temperature gauge should stay in leave the engine running, and the midrange. If it climbs to the red watch the temperature gauge.
Page 228 Main Menu Table of Contents If the Engine Overheats If you do not find an obvious leak, Using gloves or a large heavy Put the radiator cap back on check the coolant level in the cloth, turn the radiator cap tightly.
Page 229: Low Oil Pressure Indicator
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. When the Auto Idle Stop is running.
Page 230: Charging System Indicator
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 231: Malfunction Indicator Lamp
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 the vehicle these codes are erased.
Page 232: Brake System Indicator
Main Menu Table of Contents Brake System Indicator However, if the brake pedal does not If the ABS indicator comes on with U.S. Canada The brake system indicator normally feel normal, you should take the brake system indicator, have comes on when immediate action.
Page 233: Fuses
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 234 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 fuses control that device.
Page 235 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 236 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 electrical problem in your vehicle.
Page 237: Fuse Locations
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 (A/T) Rear Defogger 30 A...
Page 238 Main Menu Table of Contents Fuse Locations INTERIOR FUSE BOX Amps. Circuits Protected 10 A Left Headlight Low 20 A Headlight High Main 15 A Small (Main) Not Used − 20 A Headlight Low Main (7.5 A) (HAC) ＊ (7.5 A) ＊...
Page 239: Emergency Towing
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 240 Main Menu Table of Contents Emergency Towing The steering system can be damaged if Trying to lif t or tow your vehicle by the bumpers will cause serious damage. the steering wheel is locked. Leave the The bumpers are not designed to ignition switch in the ACCESSORY (I) support the vehicle’s weight.
Page 241: Technical Information
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 242: Identification Numbers
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 243 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 244: Specifications
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) 12.4 US gal (47 ) ＊ Height 56.3 in (1,430 mm) Engine Change 1.255 US gal (4.75 ) Wheelbase 106.3 in (2,700 mm) coolant Total...
Page 245 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 246: Dot Tire Quality Grading (U.s. Vehicles)
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 247: Temperature
Main Menu Table of Contents DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles) Warning: The temperature grade for Temperature − A, B, C 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 248: Tire Labeling
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 249: Emissions Controls
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 250: Exhaust Emissions Controls
HC, CO, and NOx produced. Honda replacement parts or their amount of HC, CO, and NOx that equivalent for repairs. Using lower come out the tailpipe. The exhaust...
Page 251: Three Way Catalytic Converter
The catalytic converter is referred to as a three-way catalyst, since it acts Keep the engine tuned-up. 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 252: State Emissions Testing
Main Menu Table of Contents State Emissions Testing Testing of Readiness Codes Make sure the vehicle has been accelerator pedal. (Vehicle speed If you take your vehicle for a state parked with the engine off for 8 may vary slightly; this is okay.) If emissions test shortly after the hours or more.
Page 253 Main Menu Warranty and Customer Relations Customer Service Information ..Warranty Coverages ....Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Vehicles) ......Authorized Manuals .....
Page 254: 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) 620-7028 Name of the dealer who sold the Mail Stop 500-2N-7A vehicle to you...
Page 255: Warranty Coverages
− Restrictions and exclusions apply to Emissions Control Systems Defects Accessory Limited Warranty Honda accessories are covered Warranty and Emissions all these warranties. Please read the these two under this warranty. Time and 2006 Honda warranty information Performance Warranty −...
Page 256 Administrator, NHTSA, 400 Administration (NHTSA) in addition However, NHTSA cannot become Seventh Street, SW., Washington, to notifying American Honda Motor involved in individual problems DC 20590. Co., Inc. between you, your dealer, or You can also obtain other American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Page 257: 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 258 Main Menu Table of Contents 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 259 Main Menu Index Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) Indicator ....... 59, 174 Battery Accessories ........Operation ........ACCESSORY (Ignition Key Anti-theft, Audio System ....Charging System Position) ........Anti-theft Steering Column Indicator ......57, 228 Accessory Power Socket ....Jump Starting ......Lock ..........
Page 260 Main Menu Index Bulb Replacement When to ........Back-up Lights ......Charging System Indicator . 62, Brake Lights ..... 200, 201 Check Fuel Cap Indicator ....DANGER, Explanation of ....Front Side Marker Lights ..Dashboard ........3, 56 Checklist, Before Driving ....
Page 261 Main Menu Index DOT Tire Quality Grading ＊ ..Engine Speed Limiter ....Windshield Washer ....Driver and Passenger Safety ... Malfunction Indicator FM Stereo Radio Driving ........... Lamp ........ 62, 229 Reception ........Economy ........Oil Pressure Indicator ..62, 227 Four-way Flashers ......
Page 262 Main Menu Index Gauges Engine Coolant Temperature . Fuel ..........Identification Number, Vehicle . Jacking up the Vehicle ....Gearshift Lever Positions Ignition Jack, Tire ........Automatic Transmission ..Keys ..........Jump Starting ........ Glove Box ......... 96 Switch ...........
Page 263 Main Menu Index Power Door ......... New Vehicle Break-in ....Trunk ........... NOTICE, Explanation of ....Low Coolant Level ......Numbers, Identification ....Panel Brightness Control ....Low Fuel Indicator ......Park Gear Position ......Lower Anchors ........ Parking ........... Low Oil Pressure Indicator .
Page 264 Main Menu Index Protecting Larger Children ... Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Reserve Tank, Engine Coolant ....... 153, 192 Belt ........14, 18 Seats, Adjusting the ......Restraint, Child ....... Reverse Gear Position ....Security System ......Radiator Overheating ....Potation, Tire .........
Page 265 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 266 Main Menu Index Transmission Vehicle Identification Number ..Washers ........Checking Fluid Level, Vehicle Storage ......Wipers, Windshield Automatic ......Ventilation ........Changing Blades ....... Fluid Selection ....195, 196 ..........Operation ........Identification Number ....Viscosity, Oil ........Worn Tires ........
Page 267: 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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