This section gives inf ormation about
the controls and displays that
contribute to the daily operation of
your vehicle. All the essential
controls are within easy reach............................
Control Locations .56
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Instrument Panel .57
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Instrument Panel Indicators . 58
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Gauges .64
Odometer/Outside .............
Temperature Display . 64
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Odometer .64
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Outside Temperature Display . 64
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Trip Meter .65
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Temperature Gauge . 65..................................
Fuel Gauge .66
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Check Fuel Cap Indicator . 66
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Maintenance Minder Display . 66
Controls Near the Steering ...........................................
Wheel .67
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Wipers and Washers .68
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Turn Signal, Headlights . 69
Automatic Lighting Off .........................................
Feature .70
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Daytime Running Lights . 70
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 71
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Hazard Warning .71
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Rear Window Def ogger . 72
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Steering Wheel Adjustment . 73
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Keys and Locks .74
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Immobilizer System .75
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Ignition Switch .76
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Door Locks .77
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Childproof Door Locks . 78
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Remote Transmitter .78
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Trunk .82
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Emergency Trunk Opener . 83
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Seat Heaters .84
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Seats .85
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Power Seat Adjustment . 85
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Driver’s Lumbar Support . 85.............
Front Seat Adjustments . 86
Driver’s Seat Manual Height ..............................
Adjustment .86
Driver’s Seat Power Height ..............................
Adjustment .87
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Head Restraints .87
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Folding Rear Seat .88
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Mirrors .90
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Adjusting the Power Mirrors . 90
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Power Windows .91
Power Window Control ...............................
Operations .93
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Moonroof .94
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Parking Brake .95
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Sun Visor .96
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Vanity Mirror .96
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Interior Lights .97
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Ceiling Light .97
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Individual Interior Lights . 97
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Interior Convenience Items . 98
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Beverage Holders .99
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Accessory Power Sockets . 99
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Console Compartment . 99
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Sunglasses Holder .100
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Glove Box .100
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols
55
Power Mirror Heaters ............... 90
Push the lever up to lock the
steering wheel in that position.
Make sure you have securely
locked the steering wheel in place
by trying to move it up, down, in,
and out.The master key fits all the locks on
your vehicle. The valet key works
only in the ignition and the door
locks. You can keep the trunk
release handle, rear seat trunk
access, and glove box locked when
you leave your vehicle and the valet
key at a parking f acility. Youshouldhavereceivedakey
number tag with your keys. You will
need this key number if you ever
have to get a lost key replaced. Use
only Honda-approved key blanks.
These keys contain electronic
circuits that are activated by the
immobilizer system. They will not
work to start the engine if the
circuits are damaged.
Protect the keys f rom direct
sunlight, high temperature, and
high humidity.
Keep the keys away f rom liquids.
If they get wet, dry them
immediately with a sof t cloth. Donotdropthekeysorsetheavy
objects on them.
4.
5.
Keys and Locks
Steering Wheel A djustment, K eys and L ocks
74
VALET KEY
(LIGHT GREY)
KEY
NUMBER
TAG MASTER
KEY WITH
REMOTE
TRANSMITTER
Interior Convenience Items
98
REAR DOOR POCKET BEVERAGE HOLDERBEVERAGE HOLDERSGLOVE BOX
TRUNK SEAT-BACK POCKETS CENTER POCKET,
COIN POCKET and
ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET
CONSOLE COMPARTMENT and
ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET
FRONT DOOR POCKET and
BEVERAGE HOLDER
Open the glove box by pulling the
handle to the lef t. Close it with a f irm
push. Lock or unlock the glove box
with the master key.
The glove box light comes on when
the parking lights are on.
To open the sunglasses holder, push
on the f ront edge. Make sure the
holder is closed while you are driving.If equipped
Sunglasses Holder
Glove Box
Interior Convenience Items
100
GLOVE BOX
An open glove box can cause
serious injury to your passenger
inacrash,evenifthe
passenger is wearing the seat
belt.
Always keep the glove box
closed while driving.
Your vehicle has several convenient
storage areas:Glove box
Door and seat-back pockets
Trunk, including the back seats
when f olded down
Center pocket
Console compartment
Roof -rack (if installed)
However, carrying too much cargo,
or improperly storing it, can af f ect
your vehicle’s handling, stability,
stopping distance, and tires, and
make it unsaf e. Bef ore carrying any
type of cargo, be sure to read the
f ollowing pages.
Carrying Cargo
164
CENTER POCKET
GLOVE BOX
DOOR POCKET
CONSOLE COMPARTMENT
TRUNK SEAT-BACK POCKETS
Store or secure all items that could
be thro wn around and hurt
someone during a crash.
If
you carry large items that
prevent you from closing the trunk
lid, exhaust gas can enter the
pa ssenger area. To avoid the
possibility of
, f ollow the instructions
on page .
If you carry any items on a roof
rack,besurethetotalweightof
the rack and the items does not
exceed 165 lbs (75 kg).
If you use an accessory roof rack,
the roof rack weight limit may be
lower. Ref er to the inf ormation that
came with your roof rack.
In addition, the total weight of the
vehicle, all passengers and
accessories must not exceed the
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
(GVWR) or the Gross Axle Weight
Rating (GAWR). Both are on a label
on the driver’s doorjamb.
Distribute cargo evenly on the
f loor of the trunk, placing the
heaviest items on the bottom and
as far forward as possible. Tie
down items that could be thrown
about the vehicle during a crash or
sudden stop. Be sure items placed on the f loor
behind the f ront seats cannot roll
under the seats and interf ere with
the driver’s ability to operate the
pedals, the proper operation of the
seats, or the advanced front
airbags.
Keep the glove box closed while
driving. If it is open, a passenger
could injure their knees during a
crash or sudden stop.
53
Carrying Items in the Passenger
Compartment
carbon monoxide
poisoning
Carrying Cargo in the Trunk or on
a Roof Rack
Carrying Cargo
166
CONT INUED
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Fan, Interior .104
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Features .101
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Filling the Fuel Tank . 156
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Filter, Oil .206
5-speed Manual Transmission ...............
Checking Fluid Level . 213
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Shif ting the .170
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Flashers, Hazard Warning . 71
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Flat Tire, Changing a . 241
Fluids .
Automatic Transmission . 211, 212
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Brake .215
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Clutch .215
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Manual Transmission . 213, 214
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Power Steering .216
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Windshield Washer . 210
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Folding Rear Seat .88
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Four-way Flashers .71
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Fuel .154
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Cap Message .66
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Fill Door and Cap .156
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Gauge .66
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Octane Requirement . 154
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Tank, Filling the .156 .....................
Fuses, Checking the .257
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Gas Mileage, Improving . 161
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Gasoline .154
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Gauge .66
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Octane Requirement . 154
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Tank, Filling the .156
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Gas Station Procedures . 156
Gauges ...
Engine Coolant Temperature . 65
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Fuel .66
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Speedometer .64
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Tachometer .64
Gearshif t Lever Positions ..........
Automatic Transmission . 173
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Manual Transmission . 170
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Glove Box .100
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Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 218
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 71
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Headlights .69
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Aiming .218 ..............
Automatic Lighting Off . 70
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Daytime Running Lights . 70
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Low Beams, Turning on . 69
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Reminder Chime .69
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Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 218
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Turning on .69
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Head Restraints . 15, 87
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Heating and Cooling .102
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Heated Mirror .91
HomeLink Universal ................................
Transceiver .148
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Hood, Opening and Closing the . 157
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Hydraulic Clutch .215
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Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 266
Ignition ..............................................
Keys .74
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Switch .76
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Timing Control System . 275
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Immobilizer System .75
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Important Safety Precautions . 8
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Indicators, Instrument Panel . 58
Index
F
G
HI
INDEX
III
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Inf ant Restraint .39
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Inf ant Seats .39
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Tether Anchorage Points . 48
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Inf lation, Proper Tire . 228
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Inside Mirror .90
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Inspection, Tire .230
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Installing a Child Seat .43
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Tether Anchorage Points . 48
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Using LATCH .44
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Instrument Panel .57
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 71
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Introduction .i
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Keys .74
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Jacking up the Vehicle . 241
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Jack, Tire .241
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Jump Starting .248
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Label, Certif ication .266 .................
Lane Change, Signaling . 69
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Lap/Shoulder Belts .21
Lights ....................
Bulb Replacement .218
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Indicator .57
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Parking .69
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Turn Signal .61
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 76
Locks .......
Anti-thef t Steering Column . 76
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Fuel Fill Door .156
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Glove Box .100
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Lockout Prevention . 78
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Power Door .77
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Trunk .82
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Low Coolant Level .160
Lower Gear, Downshifting to ..........................................
a . 172, 175
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 58, 253
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Lubricant Specif ications Chart . 268
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Luggage .164
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Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 154
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Odometer .64
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Neutral Gear Position . 174
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New Vehicle Break-in . 154
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Normal Shif t Speeds .171
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NOTICE, Explanation of . i
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Numbers, Identif ication . 266
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Maintenance .191
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Minder .193 199 Owner’s Maintenance
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Checks .198
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Record .200
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Saf ety .192
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 254
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Manual Transmission . 170
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Manual Transmission Fluid . 213
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Meters, Gauges .64
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Mirrors, Adjusting .90
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Modif ications .163
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Moonroof .94
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Closing Manually .256
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Operation .94
Index
J
K
L MN
O
IV
µ