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Contents
This owner’s manual should be considered a permanent part of the
vehicle and should remain with the vehicle when it is sold.
This owner’s manual covers all models of your vehicle. You may find
descriptions of equipment and features that are not on your
particular model.
Images throughout this owner’s manual (including the front cover)
represent features and equipment that are available on some, but
not all, models. Your particular model may not have some of these features.
This owner's manual is for vehicles sold in the United States and Canada.
The information and specifications included in this publication were
in effect at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change specifications
or design at any time without notice and without incurring any
obligation.2 Safe Driving P. 29
For Safe Driving P. 30 Seat Belts P. 34 Airbags P. 41
2Instrument Panel P. 67
Indicators P. 68 Gauges and Multi-Information Display P. 81
2Controls P. 97
Setting the Clock P. 98 Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 99
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 109
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items P. 124
2Features P. 135
Audio System P. 136 Audio without Navigation System P. 141
General Information on the Audio System P. 169
2Driving P. 191
Before Driving P. 192 Towing a Trailer P. 197
Refueling P. 232 Fuel Economy P. 235
2Maintenance P. 237
Before Performing Maintenance P. 238 Maintenance Minder ™
P. 241
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 266
Climate Control System Maintenance P. 280
2 Handling the Unexpected P. 285
Tools P. 286 If a Tire Goes Flat P. 287
Overheating P. 297 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 299
2Information P. 311
Specifications P. 312 Identification Numbers P. 314
Emissions Testing P. 317 Warranty Coverages P. 319
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Contents
Child Safety P. 56 Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 64 Safety Labels P. 65
Opening and Closing the Hatch P. 104 Security System P. 105 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 107
Adjusting the Mirrors P. 118Adjusting the Seats P. 119
Climate Control System P. 132
Audio with Navigation System *
P. 151 Audio Error Messages P. 167
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®*
P. 173
When Driving P. 198 Braking P. 220 Parking Your Vehicle P. 224
Accessories and Modifications P. 236
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 245 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 258
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 269 12 Volt Battery P. 278 Remote Transmitter Care P. 279
Cleaning P. 281
Engine Does Not Start P. 293 Jump Starting P. 294 Shift Lever Does Not Move P. 296
Fuses P. 304 Emergency Towing P. 308 When You Cannot Open the Hatch P. 310
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 315 Reporting Safety Defects P. 316
Authorized Manuals P. 321 Customer Service Information P. 322
Quick Reference GuideP. 2
Safe DrivingP. 29
Instrument PanelP. 67
ControlsP. 97
FeaturesP. 135
DrivingP. 191
MaintenanceP. 237
Handling the UnexpectedP. 285
InformationP. 311
IndexP. 323
Note: All page numbers referenced in this document are hyperlinked.
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Quick Reference Guide
Quick Reference Guide
Visual Index
❙Audio System (P 136)
❙Navigation System *
() See Navigation System Manual
❙Rear Window Defogger (P 116)
❙Heated Mirror Button *
(P 116)
❙Seat Heater Switches *
(P131)
❙Ignition Switch (P 109)
❙Steering Wheel Adjustments (P 117)
❙SPORT Mode Button (P 211)
❙NORMAL Mode Button (P 211)
❙ECON Mode Button (P 211)
❙ (Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®) System OFF) Button (P 216)
❙km/mph Change Button (P81)
❙System Indicators (P 68)
❙Gauges (P 81)
❙Multi-Information Display (P 83)
❙Climate Control System (P132 )
❙Hazard Warning Button
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❙Wipers/Washers (P 113)
❙Paddle Shifter (Shift up) *
(P 206)
❙Brightness Control (P 115)
❙Headlights/Turn Signals (P 110)
❙Fog Lights*
(P 112)
❙Remote Audio Control Buttons (P 140)
❙Paddle Shifter (Shift down)*
(P206)
❙Cruise Control Buttons (P 212)
❙SEL/RESET Button (P 83)
❙ / (Information) Button (P 83)4
❙Horn (Press an area around .)
❙Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ® System Voice Control Buttons *
(P 173)
❙Navigation System Voice Control Buttons *
() See Navigation System Manual
* Not available on all models
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Quick Reference Guide
Features (P135)
Audio System (P136)
Models without navigation system
Button
TITLE Button
FM/AM Button
(Power) Button
CD Button AUX Button
CD Slot
(CD Eject) Button
SCAN Button
(Sound) Button
VOL/SELECT
(Volume/Select) Knob
SEEK ButtonPreset Buttons
Button
SEEK Button
Auxiliary Input Jack Audio Display
RDM/A.SEL (Random/Auto Select) Button
RPT (Repeat) Button
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Audio System (P136)
For navigation system operation () See Navigation System Manual
Models with navigation system
VOL/PWR (Volume/Power) Knob FM1 Icon
FM2 Icon AM Icon
OPEN Button
AM/FM Button CD/AUX Button
AUDIO Button
SCAN Button
TUNE Bar AUTO SEL
(Auto Select) Icon
Sound Icon
Background Icon
Preset Buttons
CD SlotPC Card Slot
● Audio Remote Controls (P140)
● VOL (volume) Button
Press and release / to adjust the
volume up/down.
● MODE ButtonPress and release to ch ange the audio
mode: FM1/FM2/AM/CD/PC Card/AUX.
● CH (channel) Button
Radio: Press and release to change the
preset station.
Press and hold to select the next or
previous strong station.
CD/PC Card/USB device:
Press and release to skip to the
beginning of the next song or
return to the beginning of the
current song.
Press and hold to change a folder.
MODE Button
VOL Button
CH Button
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Controls
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel
Ignition Switch
1Ignition Switch
You cannot take the key out unless the shift lever is
in
(P.
If you open the driver's door when the key is in LOCK
(0 or ACCESSORY (q , a warning buzzer will sound
to remind you to take the key out.
When this happens, the following messages appear
on the multi-information display:
• In LOCK
(0 : REMOVE KEY
• In ACCESSORY
(q : RETURN IGNITION SWITCH TO
LOCK (0) POSITION The buzzer will stop when you
take the key out.
If the key won't turn from LOCK
(0 to ACCESSORY
(q , turn the key while moving the steering wheel left
and right. The steering wheel will unlock, allowing
the key to turn.
3WARNING
Removing the key from the ignition switch
while driving locks the steering. This can
cause you to lose co ntrol of the vehicle.
Remove the key from the ignition switch
only when parked.
Manual transmission models
Automatic transmission (CVT) models
All models
(0 LOCK: Insert and remove the key in this
position.
(q ACCESSORY: Operate the audio system and
other accessories in this position.
(w ON: This is the pos ition when driving.
(e START: This position is for starting the engine.
The switch returns to ON
(w when you let go of
the key.
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Features
This chapter describes how to operate the audio system an d other technology features.
Audio System
About Your Audio System ................ 136
USB Adapter Cable .......................... 137
Auxiliary Input Jack .......................... 138
Audio System Theft Protection ......... 139
Audio Remote Controls .................... 140
Audio without Navigation System Audio System Basic Operation .......... 141
Playing the AM/FM Radio ................. 143
Playing a CD .................................... 145
Playing an iPod ®............................... 147
Playing a USB Flash Drive ................. 149 Audio with Navigation System
*
Audio System Basic Operation.......... 151
Playing the AM/FM Radio ................. 154
Playing a CD .................................... 156
Playing a PC Card ............................ 158
Playing an iPod ®............................... 162
Playing a USB Flash Drive ................. 165
Audio Error Messages CD Player ......................................... 167
iPod ®/USB Flash Drive....................... 168 General Information on the Audio System
Recommended CDs ......................... 169
Compatible iPod® and USB Flash Drives ... 171
Recommended PC Card ................... 172
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®*
Using HFL ........................................ 173
HFL Menus ...................................... 175
* Not available on all models