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uuChecking and Maintaining TiresuTire and Wheel Replacement
Maintenance
Tire and Wheel Replacement
Replace your tires with radials of the same size, load range, speed rating, and
maximum cold tire pressure rating (as shown on the tire’s sidewall). Using tires of a
different size or construction can cause the ABS and VSA® (vehicle stability assist)
system to work incorrectly.
It is best to replace all four tires at the same time. If that isn’t possible, replace the
front or rear tires in pairs.
Make sure that the wheel’s specifications match those of the original wheels.
If you replace a wheel, only use TPMS specified wheels approved for your vehicle.
1Tire and Wheel Replacement
3WARNING
Installing improper tires on your vehicle can
affect handling and stability. This can cause
a crash in which you can be seriously hurt or killed.
Always use the size and type of tires
recommended in this owner’s manual.
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Handling the UnexpectedThis chapter explains how to handle unexpected troubles.
Tools
Types of Tools .................................. 286
If a Tire Goes Flat
Changing a Flat Tire ......................... 287
Engine Does Not Start
Checking the Engine ........................ 293
Jump Starting .................................... 294
Shift Lever Does Not Move .............. 296
Overheating
How to Handle Overheating ............. 297 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On ............................................. 299
If the Charging System Indicator Comes On ................................................. 300
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes
On or Blinks ................................... 301
If the Brake System Indicator Comes On... 302
If the EPS Indicator Comes On.......... 302
If the IMA Indicator Comes On......... 303
If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator
Comes On or Blinks........................ 303 Fuses
Fuse Locations ................................. 304
Inspecting and Changing Fuses ........ 307
Emergency Towing ........................... 308
When You Cannot Open the Hatch ..... 310

uuIf a Tire Goes FlatuChanging a Flat Tire
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Handling the Unexpected
1. Remove the center cap.
2. Place the flat tire face down in the compact
spare tire well.
3. Remove the spacer cone from the wing
bolt, flip it over, and insert it back on the
bolt. Secure the flat tire with the wing bolt.
4. Securely put the jack and wheel nut wrench
back in the tool case in the cargo area.
If you replace a flat tire with the spare tire, the low tire pressure/TPMS indicator
comes on while you are driving. After driving for a few miles (kilometers), the
indicator will start blinking for a short time and then stay on. CHECK TPMS SYSTEM
appears on the multi-information display, but this is normal.
If you replace the tire with a specified regular tire, the warning message on the
multi-information display and the low tire pressure/TPMS indicator will go off after
a few miles (kilometers).
■Storing the Flat Tire1Storing the Flat Tire
3WARNING
Loose items can fly around the interior in a
crash and can seriously injure the
occupants.
Store the wheel, jack, and tools securely before driving.
Spacer
Cone
Wing
Bolt
For compact spare tire
For normal tire
■TPMS and the Compact Spare Tire1TPMS and the Compact Spare Tire
The system cannot monitor the pressure of the
compact spare tire. Manually check the compact
spare tire pressure to be sure that it is correct.
Use TPMS specific wheels. Each is equipped with a
tire pressure sensor mounted inside the tire behind
the valve stem.
U.S. models only

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uuIndicator, Coming On/BlinkinguIf the IMA Indicator Comes On
Handling the Unexpected
If the IMA Indicator Comes On■Reasons for indicator to come on
Comes on when there is a problem with the IMA system. ■ What to do when the indicator come on
Avoid high speeds and immediately get your vehicle inspected by a
dealer.
If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or
Blinks ■Reasons for the indicator to come on or blink
A tire pressure is significantly low. If there is a problem with the TPMS or
the compact spare tire is installed, the indicator blinks for about one
minute, and then stays on. ■ What to do when the indicator comes on
Stop your vehicle in a safe place. Check the tire pressure and adjust the
pressure to the specified level. The specified tire pressure is on a label on
the driver side doorjamb. ■ What to do when the indicator blinks
Have the tire inspected by a dealer as soon as possible. If the compact
spare tire has triggered the indicator to blink, change the tire to a full-
size tire. The indicator goes off after a while.
U.S. models
1If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or Blinks
NOTICE
Driving on an extremely underinflated tire can cause
it to overheat. An overheated tire can fail. Always
inflate your tires to the prescribed level.

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uuFusesuFuse Locations
Continued
Handling the Unexpected
Located under the driver side dashboard.
Fuse locations are shown on the label on
the back side of the cover.
Locate the fuse in question by the fuse
number and label number.
■Interior Fuse Box
Fuse LabelCover
Fuse Box
■ Circuit protected and fuse rating
Circuit ProtectedAmps
1Back UP15 A
2TPMS*17.5 A
3Driver’s Power Window20 A
4−−
5Back-Up Light10 A
6SRS10 A
7Transmission SOL *210 A
8SRS7.5 A
9Fog Light*20 A
10 A/C 7.5 A
11ABS/VSA ®7.5 A
12 IMA 10 A
13Accessory Power Socket20 A
14 Radio 7.5 A
15Daytime Running Lights7.5 A
16 Rear Wiper 10 A
17Passenger’s Power Window20 A
18 − −
19−−
20 Fuel Pump 15 A
*1:U.S. models only
*2:Automatic transmission (CVT)
*3:Vehicle with halogen bulb low beam headlights
*4:Vehicle with discharge headlights
Circuit ProtectedAmps
21Washer15 A
22 Meter 7.5 A
23Hazard10 A
24 Stop/Horn 10 A
25Audio AMP *20 A
26 LAF 10 A
27Door Lock Main20 A
28 Headlight Main 20 A
29Small Light10 A
30 Main Fan Motor 30 A
31IGPS7.5 A
32 Right Headlight Low
*3
10 A
Right Headlight Low (HID) *4
15 A
33Ignition Coil15 A
34 Left Headlight Low
*3
10 A
Left Headlight High *4
10 A
35Door Lock7.5 A
36 Door Lock 10 A
37ABS FSR/VSA ® FSR30 A
38 − −
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Information
Devices that Emit Radio Waves
The following products and systems on your vehicle emit radio waves when in
operation.
Each of the above complies with the appropriate requirements or the required
standards of FCC (Federal Communications Commission) and Industry Canada
Standard, described below: As required by the FCC: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not
cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, i ncluding interference that may cause
undesired operation. Changes or mo difications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with Industry Canada Standard RSS-Gen/210/310. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) this de vice may not cause interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device.
Audio System
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®
Immobilizer System
Remote Transmitter
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (U.S. models only)

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Index
G Gasoline (Fuel)Economy ................................................. 235
Gauge ....................................................... 81
Information ............................................. 232
Instant Fuel Economy ................................. 81
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 70
Refueling ................................................. 232
Gauges ......................................................... 81
Gear Shift Lever Positions Automatic Transmissi on (CVT) ................. 203
Glass (care) ................................................ 283
Glove Box .................................................. 125
H
Halogen Bulbs ........................................... 258
Handling the Unexpected ........................ 285
HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) ............................... 173
HFL Buttons ............................................. 173
HFL Menus .............................................. 175
HFL Status Display.................................... 174
Phone Setup ............................................ 177
Hatch ......................................................... 104
Door/Hatch Open Indicator ........................ 33
Unable to Open ....................................... 310
Hazard Warning Button ............................... 2
Head Restraints ......................................... 121
Headlights ................................................. 111
Aiming .................................................... 258
Automatic Operation ............................... 111 Dimming ......................................... 110, 112
Operating........................................ 110, 112
Heaters (Seat) ........................................... 131
HFL (HandsFreeLink ®)............................... 173
High Temperature Indicator ...................... 73
High-Beam Indicator .................................. 74
Hill Start Assist System ............................. 200
Honda IMA System ..................................... 10
I Identification Numbers ............................ 314
Engine and Transmission ......................... 314
Vehicle Identification ............................... 314
Ignition Switch ......................................... 109
Illumination Control ................................. 115
Knob ....................................................... 115
IMA Battery Charge Level Indicator .......... 82
IMA System Indicator ................................. 73
Immobilizer System .................................. 105
Indicator.................................................... 76
Indicators .................................................... 68
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)..................... 70
Auto Idle Stop ........................................... 76
Charging System ............................... 69, 300
CRUISE CONTROL ............................. 76, 213
CRUISE MAIN .................................... 76, 212
Door Open ................................................ 33
ECON Mode .............................................. 77
EPS (Electric Power Steering System) .. 72, 302
Fog Light ................................................... 75 High Temperature ..................................... 73
High-Beam................................................ 74
IMA System .............................................. 73
Immobilizer System ................................... 76
Lights On .................................................. 75
Low Fuel ................................................... 70
Low Oil Pressure ............................... 68, 299
Low Temperature...................................... 74
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS .................... 72, 217
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 69, 301
Parking Brake and Brake System ....... 68, 302
Seat Belt Reminder.............................. 35, 70
Security System Alarm............................... 76
Shift Up .................................................... 77
Side Airbag Off ................................... 54, 74
Supplemental Restraint System ........... 52, 71
System Message ....................................... 73
Transmission ............................................. 69
Turn Signal ............................................... 75
VSA
® (Vehicle Stability Assist)
System ............................................ 71, 215
VSA ® OFF .......................................... 71, 216
Information .............................................. 311
Instant Fuel Economy Gauge .................... 81
Instrument Panel ........................................ 67
Brightness Control .................................. 115
Interior Lights ........................................... 124
Interior Rearview Mirror ......................... 118

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Index
Cutoff System ........................................... 50
Off Indicator ............................................. 50
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 51
Snow Tires ................................................ 277
Spare Tire ......................................... 287, 313
Spark Plugs ............................................... 312
Specifications ........................................... 312
Specified Fuel ................................... 232, 312
Speedometer .............................................. 81
SRS Airbags (Airbags) ................................ 41
Starting the Engine .................................. 198
Does Not Start ........................................ 293
Engine Switch Buzzer .............................. 109
Jump Starting ......................................... 294
Steering Wheel ........................................ 117
Adjusting ................................................ 117
Stopping ................................................... 224
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ....... 44
Switches
(Around the Steering Wheel) ........ 2, 3, 109
System Message Indicator ......................... 73T
Tachometer
................................................. 81
Temperature High Temperature Indicator ....................... 73
Low Temperature Indicator ........................ 74
Temperature Sensor ................................. 134
Time (Setting) ............................................. 98
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) ..................................................... 217
Indicator ............................................ 72, 303
Tires ........................................................... 269
Air Pressure ..................................... 270, 313
Checking and Maintaining ....................... 269
Compact Spare Tire ......................... 287, 313
Inspection ................................................ 269
Labeling .................................................. 270
Puncture (Flat Tire) ................................... 287
Regulations ............................................. 272
Rotation .................................................. 276
Tire Chains .............................................. 277
Wear Indicators ....................................... 274
Winter ..................................................... 277
Tonneau Cover ......................................... 129
Tools .......................................................... 286
Towing a Trailer ....................................... 197
Towing Hook ............................................ 309
Towing Your Vehicle ................................ 197
Emergency .............................................. 308
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) ......... 217
Indicator ............................................ 72, 303 Transmission
............................................. 203
Automatic ............................................... 203
Fluid ........................................................ 254
Number................................................... 314
Shift Lever Position Indicator.................... 204
Trip Meter ................................................... 84
Troubleshooting ....................................... 285
Blown Fuse...................................... 304, 305
Brake Pedal Vibrates .................................. 25
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door.......... 25
Emergency Towing .................................. 308
Engine Does Not Start ............................. 293
Noise When Braking .................................. 25
Overheating ............................................ 297
Puncture/Flat Tire .................................... 287
Regular Gasoline ............................. 232, 312
Shift Lever Won’t Move ........................... 296
Unable to Open the Hatch....................... 310
Warning Indicators .................................... 68
Turn Signals .............................................. 110
Indicators (Instrument Panel) ..................... 75
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Unlocking the Doors ................................ 100
USB Adapter Cable ................................... 137
USB Flash Drive ................................. 165, 171