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Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items Interior Convenience Items
Accessory Power Socket
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There is an accessory power socket in the front console panel. It can be used when the ignition switch is in ACCESSORY
I or ON II.
Open the cover to use it.
Accessory Power Socket
The accessory power socket is designed to supply power for 12 volt DC accessories that are rated 120 watts or less (10 amps).
NOTICE Do not insert an automotive type cigarette lighter element.This can overheat the power socket. To prevent 12 volt battery drain, only use the power socket with the engine running.
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Features
Audio System Audio System Theft Protection
Audio System Theft Protection
The audio system is disabled when it is disconnected from the power source, such as when the 12 volt battery is disconnected or goes dead.Entering the Audio Security Code
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“ENTER CODE” appears on the display when the power is reconnected.
Turn on the audio system.
1.
Enter the security code using the preset buttons.
2.
Models with navigation system
Touch the icon to enter the code, then touch the Done icon to set it. If you enter an incorrect digit, continue to the last digit, then try again. If you do not enter the code correctly after 10 tries, you need to visit a dealer to have the system reset.
Audio System Theft Protection
Find the audio system's security code and serial number on the radio code card.
Do not store the card in your vehicle. If you lose the
radio code card, you must obtain the information from a dealer.
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Features
Bluetooth ®
HandsFreeLink ®
Using HFL
Help Features
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To hear general HFL information and help, say “Tutorial.”
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Say “Hands-free help” or “Help” any time to get help or hear a list of
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commands. Multi-Information Display
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The multi-information display notifies you when there is an incoming call.
Bluetooth ®
HandsFreeLink ®
(HFL)
Bluetooth ®
Wireless Technology
Bluetooth ®
name and logos are registered
trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and any
use of such marks by Honda Motors Co., Ltd., is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.
Multi-Information Display
The information that appears on the multi- information display varies between phone models.Battery Level Status
Roam Status Phone Dialing
Signal Strength
HFL Mode
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Bluetooth ®
HandsFreeLink ®
HFL Menus
Phone Setup
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To Pair a Cell Phone
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If no phone has been paired to the system before, HFL gives you information
1.
about how to pair the first phone. If a phone has already been paired: say “Phone Setup” and “Pair” after the HFL prompts. Follow the HFL prompts and put your phone in discovery or search mode.
2.
HFL gives you a four-digit code and begins searching for your phone.
When your phone finds a
3. Bluetooth®
device, select HFL from the options and
enter the four-digit code. Follow the HFL prompts and name the newly paired phone.
4.
To Rename a Paired Phone
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Say “Phone Setup.”
1.
Say “Edit” after the prompts.
2.
Follow the HFL prompts and rename the phone.
3.
If there is more than one phone paired to the system, HFL asks you which
phone’s name you want to change.
To Delete a Paired Phone
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Say “Phone Setup.”
1.
Say “Delete” after the prompts.
2.
Follow the HFL prompts.
3.
HFL asks you which phone you want to delete.
Phone Setup
Press the
button and wait for a beep before
giving a command. Your Bluetooth -compatible phone must be paired
to HFL before you can make and receive hands-free calls. Phone Pairing Tips: You cannot pair your phone while the vehicle is
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moving. Your phone must be in the discovery or search
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mode when pairing the phone. Refer to your phone's manual.Up to six phones can be paired.
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Your phone's battery may drain faster when it is
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paired to HFL.If your phone is not ready for pairing or not
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found by the system within three minutes, the system times out and returns to idle.
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Bluetooth ®
HandsFreeLink ®
HFL Menus
Making a Call
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You can make calls using any phone number or a name in the HFL phonebook, and redial the last number called.
Models with navigation system
You can make calls using the Cellular Phonebook (if your phone is compatible with this feature), or entering the phone number on the screen.
Direct Dialing a Phone Number
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Say “Call” or “Dial.”
1.
Say the number you want to dial after the prompts.
2.
Say “Call” or “Dial” after the prompts.
3.
From the HFL Phonebook
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Say “Call” or “Dial.”
1.
Say the name stored in the HFL phonebook after the prompts.
2.
Follow the HFL prompts.
3.
To Redial the Last Number Called by HFL
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Say “Redial.”
To End a Call
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Press the
button.
Making a Call
Press the
button and wait for a beep before
giving a command. The maximum range between your phone and vehicle is 30 feet (10 meters). HFL allows you to talk up to 30 minutes after you remove the key from the ignition switch. However, this may weaken the vehicle's 12 volt battery. Once a call is connected, you can hear the voice of the person you are calling through the audio speakers.
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Driving
When Driving
Starting the Engine
1. Make sure the parking brake is applied.
Automatic transmission (CVT) model
Check that the shift lever is in
2. P, then
depress the brake pedal.
Although it is possible to start the vehicle in
N, it is safer to start it in P.
Manual transmission model
Check that the shift lever is in
2. N. Then
depress the brake pedal with your right foot, and the clutch pedal with your left foot.
The clutch pedal must be fully depressed to start the engine.
Starting the Engine
Keep your foot irmly on the brake pedal when starting the engine. The engine is harder to start in cold weather and in thinner air found at altitudes above 8,000 feet (2,400 meters). When starting the engine in cold weather, turn off all electrical accessories such as the lights, climate control system, and rear defogger in order to reduce battery drain. If the exhaust sounds abnormal or if you can smell exhaust gas inside the vehicle, have your vehicle checked by a dealer. There may be a problem with the engine or exhaust system.
Brake Pedal
Brake Pedal
Clutch Pedal
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Driving
Parking Your Vehicle Auto Idle Stop (Automatic Transmission - CVT)
Auto Idle Stop Activates When:
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The idle stop is done when the vehicle stops with the shift lever in D and the brake
pedal depressed. Auto Idle Stop Does Not Activate When:
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The low temperature indicator is on.
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The IMA battery charge is low.
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The bars of the ASST/CHRG indicators do not move when accelerating or
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decelerating. The transmission fluid temperature is low.
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The vehicle comes to a stop again before the vehicle speed reaches 9 mph
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(15 km/h) after the engine starts.Stopped on a steep incline.
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The shift lever is in a position other than
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D or N.
Airflow from the climate control system increases.
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If you have selected the fan speed manually:
The display shows more than five vertical bars.
Shift mode is in the L mode.
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• is on (the indicator is on).
Auto Idle Stop May Not Activate When:
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The climate control system is in use, and there is a significant difference between
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the set temperature and the actual interior temperature. (Except when in ECON mode).When humidity in the interior is high.
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The vehicle is stopped by braking suddenly.
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Auto Idle Stop Activates When:
The brake pedal is depressed, and the vehicle slows down to a speed below 6 mph (10 km/h).
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Parking Your Vehicle Auto Idle Stop (Automatic Transmission - CVT)
The Engine Automatically Restarts When:
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The brake pedal is released.
Engine Restarts Even If the Brake Pedal is Depressed When:
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The shift position is changed to
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R.
Shift mode set in the L mode.
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The accelerator pedal is depressed.
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The pressure to the brake pedal is reduced and the vehicle starts moving while
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stopped on an incline. The IMA battery charge becomes low.
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The low temperature indicator comes on.
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The climate control system is in use, and the difference between the set
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temperature and actual interior temperature becomes significant.The climate control system is being used to dehumidify the interior.
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The pressure on the brake pedal is repeatedly applied and released slightly.
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The
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(windshield defogger) button is pressed.
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