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The f ollowing options are available
during a call:
When you receive a call, a
notif ication appears on the screen
(see page ).
To answer the call, press the
PICK-UPbuttononthesteering
wheel.
To end or decline the call, press the
HANG-UP button.
Allows you to transf er a
call f rom HFL to your phone, or
f rom your phone to HFL.
Allows you to mute your
voice. Allows you to send
numbers or names during a call. This
is usef ul when you call a menu-
driven phone system.
Availableonsomephones
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Mut e Dial T ones
Bluetooth
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(Models without navigation system)
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HFL, use the audio system volume
knob or the steering wheel volume
controls. Try to reduce all background
noise. If the microphone picks up
voices other than yours,
commands may be misinterpreted.
For help at any time, including a list
of available options, say ‘‘Help.’’
Refer to the navigation system
manual f or how to change the
system’s language between English,
French, and Spanish.
Press and release the Talk button
each time you want to make a
command. Af ter the beep, speak in
a clear, natural tone.
Press and
release to answer a call, or press to
go directly to the Phone screen.
Press and
release to end or decline a call.
Press and release
to give a command.
Press and release
to go back to the previous command,
or cancel the command. Airorwindnoisefromthe
dashboard and side vents and all
windows may interfere with the
microphone. Adjust or close them
as necessary.
CONT INUED
Help Feature
L anguage Select ion
Voice Cont rol T ips
HFL Buttons
PICK -UP Button
HANG-UP Button
TALK Button
BACK Button
Bluetooth
HandsFreeL ink
(Models with navigation system)
Features
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MICROPHONE
TALK BUTTON
BACK BUTTON
HANG-UP BUTTONPICK-UP BUTTON
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To make a call using Speed Dial:To make a call using More Speed Dial:
To make a call using Redial:Select one of the f our entries on the
Phone screen, and push ENTER to
begin automatic dialing. Select ‘‘More Speed Dial’’ on the
Phone screen.
When you receive a call, a
notif ication appears on the screen
(see page ).
To end or decline the call, press the
HANG-UP button. To answer the call, press the
PICK-UPbuttononthesteering
wheel.
A list of 20 stored speed dial
entries is shown. Select the entry
you want to call, and push ENTER
to begin automatic dialing.
: Any voice-tagged speed dial
entry can be dialed by voice f rom
any screen.
Press and hold the PICK-UP button
to redial the last number dialed in
your phone’s history. While the
display showing Phone screen, you
can also redial by pressing and
holding ENTER. 2. 1.
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Receiving a Call
Bluetooth
HandsFreeL ink
(Models with navigation system)
Features
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NOTE
VOICE TAG ICON
SPEED DIAL PHONE ICON
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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.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
saf ety systems could make the
systems inef f ective.
Raising your vehicle with a
non-Honda suspension kit can
af f ect the handling, stability, and
reliability.
Herearesomeexamples: 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 you plan to modif y your vehicle,
consult your dealer.
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).
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Youshoulddothefollowingchecks
and adjustments bef ore you drive
your vehicle.Make sure all windows, mirrors,
and outside lights are clean and
unobstructed. Remove f rost, snow,
or ice.
Check that the hood is f ully closed.
Check that any items you may be
carrying are stored properly or
f astened down securely. Check the steering wheel
adjustment (see page ).
Make sure the doors and the
tailgate are securely closed and
locked.Fasten your seat belt. Check that
your passengers have f astened
their seat belts (see page ).
When you start the engine, check
the gauges and indicators in the
instrument panel, and the
messages on the inf ormation
display or multi-inf ormation
display (depending on models)
(seepages,,,and
).
Visually check the tires. If a tire
looks low, use a gauge to check its
pressure. Check the seat adjustment (see
pages and ).
Check the adjustment of the
inside and outside mirrors (see
pages and ).
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Always use the parking brake when
you park your vehicle. Make sure
the parking brake is set f irmly, or
your vehicle may roll if it is parked
on an incline.
Set the parking brake bef ore you put
the transmission in Park. This keeps
the vehicle from moving and putting
pressure on the parking mechanism
in the transmission.Make sure the moonroof (if
equipped) and the windows are
closed.
Lock the doors and the tailgate. Place any packages, valuables, etc.
in the cargo area or take them
with you. Turn of f the lights.
Make sure the parking brake is
f ully released bef ore driving away.
Driving with the parking brake
partially set can overheat or
damage the rear brakes. If the vehicle is f acing downhill,
turn the front wheels toward the
curb. If the vehicle is f acing uphill, turn
the front wheels away from the
curb. Never park over dry leaves, tall
grass, or other f lammable
materials. The hot three way
catalytic converter could cause
these materials to catch on fire.
Check the indicator on the
instrument panel to verif y that the
security system is set.
On all models except LXParking T ips
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The hydraulic system that operates
the brakes has two separate circuits.
Each circuit works diagonally across
the vehicle (the lef t-f ront brake is
connected with the right-rear brake,
etc.). If one circuit should develop a
problem, you will still have braking
at two wheels.
All f our brakes have audible brake
wear indicators.
If the brake pads need replacing, you
will hear a distinctive, metallic
screeching sound when you apply
the brake pedal. If you do not have
the brake pads replaced, they will
screech all the time. It is normal f or
the brakes to occasionally squeal or
squeak when you apply them.
Constant application of the brakes
when going down a long hill builds
up heat and reduces their ef f ective-
ness. Use the engine to assist the
brakes by taking your f oot of f the
accelerator and downshif ting to a
lower gear.
Check your brakes af ter driving
through deep water. Apply the
brakes moderately to see if they f eel
normal. If not, apply them gently and
f requently until they do. Be extra
cautious and alert in your driving.
Your vehicle is equipped with disc
brakes at all f our wheels. A power
assist helps reduce the ef f ort needed
on the brake pedal. The emergency
brake assist system increases the
stopping f orce when you depress the
brake pedal hard in an emergency
situation. The anti-lock brake system
(ABS) helps you retain steering
control when braking very hard.
Resting your f oot on the pedal keeps
the brakes applied lightly, builds up
heat, reduces their ef f ectiveness and
reduces brake pad lif e. In addition,
f uel economy can be reduced. It also
keeps your brake lights on all the
time, conf using drivers behind you.
Braking System
Braking System Design
Brake Pad Wear Indicators
Driving
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The anti-lock brake system (ABS)
helpspreventthewheelsfrom
locking up, and helps you retain
steering control by pumping the
brakes rapidly, much f aster than a
person can do it.
The electronic brake distribution
(EBD) system, which is part of the
ABS, also balances the f ront-to-rear
braking distribution according to
vehicle loading.You will f eel a pulsation in the brake
pedal when the ABS activates, and
you may hear some noise. This is
normal: it is the ABS rapidly
pumpingthebrakes.Ondry
pavement, you will need to press on
thebrakepedalveryhardbeforethe
ABS activates. However, you may
feel the ABS activate immediately if
you are trying to stop on snow or ice.
If this indicator comes on, the anti-
lock f unction of the braking system
has shut down. The brakes still work
like a conventional system, but
without anti-lock. You should have
your dealer inspect your vehicle as
soon as possible.
Let the ABS work f or you by always
keeping f irm, steady pressure on the
brake pedal. This is sometimes
ref erred to as ‘‘stomp and steer.’’ You will also see a ‘‘CHECK ABS
SYSTEM’’ message on the multi-
inf ormation display (see page ).
If the ABS indicator comes on while
driving, test the brakes as shown on
page .
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ABS Indicator
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