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You can select or change some
settings for the HFL system. Here
are the settings you can select or
change. To do this, make sure your
vehicle is parked safely, with your
phone on and the ignition switch in
the ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II)
position.You can set a f our-digit security
passcode to lock the HFL system
f or security purposes.
If you f orget your passcode, you
cannot activate HFL. Consult your
dealer to cancel the passcode. The incoming notif ication can be
set to a ring tone, a prompt, or no
notif ication. The def ault setting is
aprompt.
Press and release the Talk button.
Af ter the beep, say ‘‘System setup.’’
HFL responds ‘‘System setup
options are security, change
passcode, call notif ication, auto
transf er, and clear. Press the Talk
button and say a command.’’
Press and release the Talk button.
Af ter the beep, say ‘‘Security.’’
HFL responds ‘‘Security is
disabled. Would you like to enable
security? Press the Talk button
and say Yes or No.’’Press and release the Talk button.
Af ter the beep, say ‘‘Yes.’’
HFL responds ‘‘What is the f our-
digit number you would like to set
as your security passcode? Press
the Talk button and say the
number.’’
If you say ‘‘No,’’ HFL returns to
idle.
You can also select a ‘‘System
Clear’’ command to reset HFL
(see page ).
You can change the security
passcode. Press and release the Talk button.
Af ter the beep, say the f our-digit
passcode you want to use. For
example,say‘‘1,2,3,4.’’
HFLresponds‘‘1,2,3,4.Isthis
correct? Press the Talk button and
say Yes or No.’’
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Press and release the Talk button.
Af ter the beep, say ‘‘Yes.’’
HFL responds ‘‘Security is on.
Each time the vehicle is turned on,
the passcode will be required to
use the system. If you f orget this
passcode, you must either go to
the dealer to have it reset, or clear
the entire system using the
System Clear command.’’Press and release the Talk button.
Af ter the beep, HFL prompts ‘‘The
system is locked. What is the f our-
digit passcode?’’
Press and release the Talk button.
Af ter the beep, say your f our-digit
passcode.Forexample,say‘‘1,2,3,
4.’’
If thepasscodeiscorrect,HFL
responds ‘‘System is unlocked.’’Press and release the Talk button.
Af ter the beep, say ‘‘System setup.’’
HFL responds ‘‘System setup
options are security, change
passcode, call notif ication, auto
transf er, and clear. Press the Talk
button and say a command.’’
Press and release the Talk button.
Af ter the beep, say ‘‘Change
passcode.’’
HFL responds ‘‘What is the f our
digit number you would like to see
as your security passcode? Press
the Talk button and say the
number.’’
If thepasscodeisnotcorrect,please
try again according to the HFL’s
guidance.
Once a passcode is set, HFL will
prompt you f or your passcode each
time the ignition switch is turned to
the ON (II) position and you press
the Talk button. You will only be
askedforthepasscodeonceper
ignition cycle.
You can also select a ‘‘System Clear’’
command to reset HFL (see page). Press and release the Talk button.
Af ter the beep, say your f our-digit
passcode,forexample,say‘‘1,2,3,
4.’’
1.
2.
3.
1.
2.
3.
5.
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Modif ying your vehicle, or installing
some non-Honda accessories, can
make your vehicle unsaf e. Bef ore
you make any modif ications or add
anyaccessories,besuretoreadthe
f ollowing inf ormation.
Your dealer has Honda accessories
that allow you to personalize your
vehicle, or improve its perf ormance.
These accessories have been
designed and approved f or your
vehicle, and are covered by warranty.
Although non-Honda accessories
may f it on your vehicle, they may not
meet f actory specif ications, and
could adversely af f ect your vehicle’s
handling and stability.When properly installed, cellular
phones, alarms, two-way radios, and
low-powered audio systems should
not interf ere with your vehicle’s
computer controlled systems, such
as your airbags, anti-lock brakes, and
tire pressure monitoring system (if
equipped).Bef ore installing any accessory:
Make sure the accessory does not
obscure any lights, or interf ere
with proper vehicle operation or
perf ormance.
Be sure electronic accessories do
not overload electrical circuits
(see page ) or interf ere with
the proper operation of your
vehicle.
Bef ore installing any electronic
accessory, have the installer
contact your dealer for assistance.
If possible, have your dealer
inspect the f inal installation.
Do not install accessories on the
side pillars or across the rear
windows. Accessories installed in
theseareasmayinterferewith
proper operation of the side
curtain airbags. 364
A ccessories and Modif ications
A ccessories
Bef ore Driving
273
Improper accessories or
modifications can affect your
vehicle’s handling, stability, and
performance, and cause a
crash in which you can be hurt
or killed.
Follow all instructions in this
owner’s manual regarding
accessories and modifications.
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Removing parts f rom your vehicle,
or replacing components with
non-Honda components could
seriously af f ect your vehicle’s
handling, stability, and reliability.
Some examples are:
Raising your vehicle with a
non-Honda suspension kit can
af f ect the handling and stability. Non-Honda wheels, because they
are a universal design, can cause
excessive stress on suspension
components and will not be
compatible with the tire pressure
monitoring system (TPMS) .
Larger or smaller wheels and tires
can interf ere with the operation of
your vehicle’s anti-lock brakes and
other systems.
Modif ying your steering wheel or
any other part of your vehicle’s
safety features can make the
systems inef f ective.
If you plan to modif y your vehicle,
consult your dealer.
Lowering the vehicle with a non-
Honda suspension kit that
signif icantly reduces ground
clearance can allow the
undercarriage to hit speed bumps
or other raised objects, which
could cause the airbags to deploy.
If equipped
:
Modif ying Your Vehicle
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Store or secure all items that could
be thrown around and hurt
someone during a crash.
Do not put any items on top of the
rear shelf . They can block your
view and be thrown around the
vehicle during a crash.The cargo net can be used to help
hold down items stored in the trunk.
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 proper operation of
the sensors under the seats. If you carry large items that
prevent you f rom closing the trunk
lid, exhaust gas can enter the
passenger area. To avoid the
possibility of
, f ollow the instructions
on page .
If youfolddownthebackseat,tie
down items that could be thrown
about the vehicle during a crash or
sudden stop.
Distribute cargo evenly on the
f loor of the trunk, placing the
heaviest items on the bottom and
as f ar f orward as possible.
Keep the glove box closed while
driving. If it is open, a passenger
could injure their knees during a
crash or sudden stop.
Also, keep all cargo below the
bottom of the windows. If it is
higher, it could interf ere with the
proper operation of the side
curtain airbags. 50
Optional
Carrying Cargo
Carrying Items in the Passenger
Compartment
Cargo Net
carbon monoxide
poisoning
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This section gives you tips on
starting the engine under various
conditions, and how to operate the
manual and automatic transmissions.
It also includes important
information on parking your vehicle,
the braking system, the vehicle
stability assist (VSA
) system, and
the tire pressure monitoring system
(TPMS). .......................
Driving Guidelines .280
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Preparing to Drive .281
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Starting the Engine .282
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Manual Transmission .283
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Automatic Transmission .286
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Parking .290
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Braking System .291
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Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) .292
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA
),
aka Electronic Stability ........
Control (ESC), System .294
Tire Pressure Monitoring System ......................................
(TPMS) .296
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Towing a Trailer .299
Driving
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Fasten your seat belt. Check that
your passengers have f astened
their seat belts (see page ).
Make sure the doors are securely
closed and locked.
Check the steering wheel
adjustment (see page ).
Check the adjustment of the
inside and outside mirrors (see
page ).
Check that any items you may be
carrying are stored properly or
f astened down securely.
Check the seat adjustment (see
page ).
Make sure all windows, mirrors,
and outside lights are clean and
unobstructed. Remove f rost, snow,
or ice.
Youshoulddothefollowingchecks
and adjustments bef ore you drive
your vehicle.
Check that the hood is f ully closed.
Check that the trunk is f ully
closed. When you start the engine, check
the gauges and indicators in the
instrument panel (see page ).
Visually check the tires. If a tire
looks low, use a gauge to check its
pressure.
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The manual transmission is
synchronized in all f orward gears f or
smooth operation. It has a lockout so
you cannot shift directly from fifth to
reverse.On vehicles with 6-speed manual
transmission, the lockout system
prevents you f rom shif ting directly
from any forward gear to reverse
while the vehicle is moving at a
certain speed (see page ).
When shif ting up or down, make
sure you push the clutch pedal down
all the way, shif t to the next gear,
and let the pedal up gradually. When
you are not shif ting, do not rest your
f oot on the clutch pedal. This cancause your clutch to wear out f aster.
Come to a full stop before you shift
into reverse. You can damage the
transmission by trying to shift into
reverse with the vehicle moving.
Push down the clutch pedal, and
pause f or a f ew seconds bef ore
shif ting into reverse, or shif t into one
of the f orward gears f or a moment.
This stops the gears so they won’t
‘‘grind.’’
285The engine can be damaged if
you inadvertently downshif t into the wrong gear (f or example, going f romthird gear at high rpms to second gearinstead of upshif ting to f ourth gear; theengine speed limiter will not work in thissituation).
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Driving
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