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You can also open all power windows
and the moonroof (if equipped) f rom
outside the vehicle with the remote
transmitter (see page ).
Pressthisbuttonfor
about 2 seconds to attract attention:
the horn will sound, and the exterior
lights will f lash f or about 30 seconds.
To cancel panic mode, press any
other button on the remote
transmitter, or turn the ignition
switch to the ON (II) position.
Press and hold this
button f or about 1 second to open
the trunk. You cannot open the trunk
if the key is in the ignition switch. Avoid dropping or throwing the
transmitter.
Protect the transmitter from
extreme temperatures.
Do not immerse the transmitter in
any liquid.
If you lose a transmitter, the
replacement needs to be
reprogrammed by your dealer.
If it takes several pushes on the
button to lock or unlock the doors,
replace the battery as soon as
possible.
Battery type: CR1616
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Remote Transmitter Care Replacing the Transmitter Battery
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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This section explains why it is
important to keep your vehicle well
maintained and how to f ollow basic
maintenance saf ety precautions.
This section also includes
instructions on how to read the
Maintenance Minder messages on
the information display, and
instructions f or simple maintenance
tasks you may want to take care of
yourself .
If you have the skills and tools to
perf orm more complex maintenance
tasks on your vehicle, you may want
to purchase the service manual. See
page f or inf ormation on how to
obtain a copy, or see your dealer.U.S. Vehicles:
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Maintenance Saf ety . 334
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Maintenance Minder . 335
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Fluid Locations . 342
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Adding Engine Oil . 344
Changing the Engine Oil and
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Filter . 346
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Engine Coolant . 348
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Windshield Washers . 350
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Transmission Fluid . 351
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Automatic Transmission . 351
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Manual Transmission . 353
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Brake and Clutch Fluid . 354
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Brake Fluid . 354
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Clutch Fluid . 355
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Power Steering Fluid . 355
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Timing Belt . 356
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Lights . 357
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Cleaning the Seat Belts . 367
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Floor Mats . 367
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 368
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Wiper Blades . 369
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Tires . 372
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Checking the Battery . 380
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Vehicle Storage . 381
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Interior Care . 382
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Maintenance
Maintenance, replacement, or
repair of emissions control
devices and systems may be done
by any automotive repair
establishment or individual using
parts that are ‘‘certif ied’’ to EPA
standards.
Maint enance
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Your new vehicle is covered by these
warranties:
provides prorated
coverage f or a replacement battery
purchased f rom your dealer.
provides
coverageforaslongasthepur-
chaser of the muf f ler owns the
vehicle.
a seat
belt that f ails to f unction properly is
covered by a limited warranty.
Please read your warranty booklet
f or details.
covers all Honda
replacement parts against defects in
materials and workmanship.
Honda accessories are covered
under this warranty. Time and
mileage limits depend on the type of
accessory and other f actors. Please
read your warranty booklet f or
details. all exterior body panels are
covered f or rust-through f rom the
inside f or the specif ied time period
with no mileage limit.
covers your new vehicle, except f or
the emissions control systems and
accessories, against def ects in
materials and workmanship.
these two
warranties cover your vehicle’s
emissions control systems. Time,
mileage, and coverage are
conditional. Please read your
warranty booklet f or exact
inf ormation. Restrictions and exclusions apply to
all these warranties. Please read the
2012 Honda warranty inf ormation
booklet that came with your vehicle
f or precise inf ormation on warranty
coverages. Your vehicle’s original
tires are covered by their
manuf acturer. Tire warranty
inf ormation is in a separate booklet.
Please ref er to the 2012 warranty
manual that came with your vehicle.
Warranty Coverages
U.S. Owners
Canadian OwnersReplacement Bat t ery L imit edWarranty
Replacement Muf f ler L if et imeLimited Warranty
Seat Belt Limited Warranty
Replacement Part s L imit edWarranty
Accessory Limited Warranty
Rust Perf orat ion L imit ed Warrant y
New Vehicle L imit ed Warrant y
Emissions Cont rol Syst ems Def ect sWarrant y and Emissions Perf ormance Warranty
Warranty and Customer Relations
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Accessories . 300
ACCESSORY
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(Ignition Key Position) . 80
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Accessory Power Sockets . 116
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Active Head Restraints . 98
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Additives, Engine Oil . 345
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Advanced Airbags . 26
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Airbag (SRS) . 9, 22
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Airbag System Components . 22
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Air Conditioning System . 124, 130
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Usage . 127, 131
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Air Pressure, Tires . 372, 373
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Antif reeze . 348
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
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Indicator . 60, 319
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Operation . 319
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Anti-thef t, Audio System . 245
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Anti-thef t Steering Column Lock . 80
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Audio System . 138
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Auto Door Locking/Unlocking . 82
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Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 19
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Automatic Speed Control . 255
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Automatic Transmission . 312
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Capacity, Fluid . 412, 414 .......................................
Shif ting . 312
Shif t Lever Position
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Indicators . 312
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Shif t Lever Positions . 312
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Shif t Lock Release . 315
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Auxiliary Input Jack . 244
Battery
Charging System ...........................
Indicator . 58, 397
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Jump Starting . 392
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Maintenance . 380
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Specif ications . 413, 415
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Bef ore Driving . 287
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Belts,Seat .8,18
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Beverage Holders . 116
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HandsFreeLink. 262
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Booster Seats . 50
Brakes
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Anti-lock System (ABS) . 319
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Break-in, New Linings . 288
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Bulb Replacement . 362
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Fluid . 354
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Parking . 114 .................
System Indicator . 59, 399
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Wear Indicators . 318
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Braking System . 318
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Break-in, New Vehicle . 288
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Brightness Control, Instruments . 74
Bulb Replacement
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Back-up Lights . 362
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Brake Lights . 362
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Fog Lights . 364
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Front Parking Lights . 360
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Headlights . 357
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High-mount Brake Light . 363
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Rear Lights . 362
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Specif ications . 413, 415
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Turn Signal Lights . 360, 362
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Bulbs, Halogen . 357, 364
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Capacities Chart . 412, 414
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 53
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Carrying Cargo . 302
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CAUTION, Explanation of . iii
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CD Care . 237Bluetooth
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