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uuReplacing Light Bulbs uFront Turn Signal/Parking/Side Marker Light Bulbs
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Maintenance
Front Turn Signal/Parking/Side Marker Light BulbsWhen replacing, use the following bulbs.
1.Turn the steering wheel all the way to the
opposite side from the light being replaced.
Passenger side: Turn the steering wheel
to the left.
Driver side: Turn the steering wheel to the
right.
2. Remove the holding clips, and pull the inner
fender back.
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3.Detach the air intake duct tube and swing it
out of the inner fender.
Front Turn Signal/Parking/Side Marker Light: 28/8 W
Clip
Inner
Fender
Air
Intake
Duct
Tube
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uuReplacing Light Bulbs uFront Turn Signal/Parking/Side Marker Light Bulbs
Maintenance
4. Turn the socket to the left and remove it,
then remove the old bulb.
5. Insert a new bulb.
Bulb Socket
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uuReplacing Light Bulbs uBrake/Taillight, Rear Turn Signal Light and Rear Side Marker Light Bulbs
Maintenance
Brake/Taillight, Rear Turn Signal Light and Rear Side Marker Light BulbsWhen replacing, use the following bulbs.
1.Remove the holding clips using a flat-tip
screwdriver, then pull the lining back.
2. Turn the socket to the left and remove it.
3. Remove the old bulb and insert a new bulb.Brake/Taillight: 21/5 W
Rear Turn Signal Light: 21 W (Amber)
Rear Side Marker Light: LED
1Brake/Taillight, Rear Turn Signal Light and Rear Side Marker Light Bulbs
Rear side marker light bulbs are LED type. Have an
authorized Honda dealer inspect and replace the light
bulbs.
When removing the clip, insert a flat-tip screwdriver,
then lift and remove the clip.
Insert the clip with the pin raised, and push until it is
flat.
Clip
Push until the
pin is flat.
Lining
Clip
Bulb
Socket
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Socket

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uuReplacing Light Bulbs uTaillight and Back-Up Light Bulbs
Maintenance
Taillight and Back-Up Light BulbsWhen replacing, use the following bulbs.
1.Remove the screw from the center of the
fastener using a Phillips-head screwdriver.
2. Remove the holding clips using a flat-tip
screwdriver, then pull the lining back.
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and Rear Side Marker Light Bulbs
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3. Turn the socket to the left and remove it.
4. Remove the old bulb and insert a new bulb.
Back-Up Light: 16 W
Taillight: 3 CPLining
Fastener
Clip
Bulb
Socket
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Socket

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uuReplacing Light Bulbs uRear License Plate Light Bulbs
Maintenance
Rear License Plate Light BulbsWhen replacing, use the following bulbs.
1.Remove the screw from the center of the
fastener using a Phillips-head screwdriver.
2. Remove the holding clips using a flat-tip
screwdriver, then pull the lining back.
3. Remove the license plate light assembly by
squeezing the tabs on both sides of the
socket.
4. Remove the old bulb and insert a new bulb.Rear License Plate Light: 5 W Lining
Fastener
Clip
Models with trunk lid lining
Bulb
Socket
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uuReplacing Light Bulbs uHigh-Mount Brake Light Bulb
Maintenance
High-Mount Brake Light BulbWhen replacing, use the following bulb.
1.Open the trunk.
2. Turn the socket to the left and remove it.
3. Remove the old bulb and insert a new bulb.
High-mount brake light bulbs are LED type. Have an authorized Honda dealer
inspect and replace the light bulbs.High-Mount Brake Light: 21 W1.8 ℓ engine models
BulbSocket
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Handling the Unexpected
If a Tire Goes FlatChanging a Flat TireIf a tire goes flat while driving, grasp the steering wheel firmly, and brake gradually
to reduce speed. Then, stop in a safe place. Replace the flat tire with a compact
spare tire. Go to a dealer as soon as possible to have the full-size tire repaired or
replaced.
1.Park the vehicle on firm, level, and non-slippery surface and apply the parking
brake.
2. Put the shift lever in
(P.
2. Put the shift lever in (R.
3. Turn on the hazard warning lights and turn the ignition switch to LOCK
(0.
Models with compact spare tire
1Changing a Flat Tire
Periodically check the tire pressure of the compact
spare. It should be set to the specified pressure.
Specified Pressure: 60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm
2)
When driving with the compact spare tire, keep the
vehicle speed under 50 mph (80 km/h). Replace with
a full-size tire as soon as possible.
The compact spare tire and wheel in your vehicle are
specifically for this model.
Do not use them with another vehicle.
Do not use another type of compact spare tire or
wheel with your vehicle.
Do not mount tire chains on a compact spare tire.
If a chain-mounted front tire goes flat, remove one of
the full-size rear tires and replace it with the compact
spare tire. Remove the flat front tire and replace it
with the full-size tire that was removed from the rear.
Mount the tire chains on the front tire.
Do not use a puncture-repairing agent on a flat tire,
as it can damage the tire pressure sensor.
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uuIf a Tire Goes Flat uTemporarily Repairing a Flat Tire
Handling the Unexpected
Temporarily Repairing a Flat TireThis vehicle is not equipped with a spare tire. If the tire has a large cut or is otherwise
severely damaged, you will need to have the vehicle towed. If the tire only has a
small puncture, from a nail for instance, you can use the temporary tire repair kit so
that you can drive to the nearest service station for a more permanent repair.
If a tire goes flat while driving, grasp the steering wheel firmly, and brake gradually
to reduce speed. Then stop in a safe place.
1. Park the vehicle on firm, level, and non-slippery surface and apply the parking
brake.
2. Put the shift lever in
(P.
3. Turn on the hazard warning lights and turn the ignition switch to LOCK
(0.
u When towing a trailer, unhitch the trailer.
■Getting Ready to Temporarily Repair the Flat TireModels with tire repair kit
1Temporarily Repairing a Flat Tire
The kit should not be used in the following situations.
Instead, contact a dealer or a roadside assistant to
have the vehicle towed.•The tire sealant has expired.•More than two tires are punctured.•The puncture or cut is larger than 3/16 inch (4mm).•The tire side wall is damaged or the puncture is
outside the tire contact area.•Damage has been caused by driving with the tire
extremely under inflated.•The tire bead is no longer seated.•The rim is damaged.
Do not remove a nail or screw that punctured the
tire. If you remove it from the tire, you may not be
able to repair the puncture using the kit.NOTICEDo not use a puncture-repairing agent other than the
one provided in the kit that came with your vehicle. If
a different agent is used, you may permanently
damage the tire pressure sensor.
When the puncture is:
Kit Use
Smaller than 3/16 inch (4 mm)
Yes
Larger than 3/16 inch (4 mm)
No
Contact
Area
Instruction
Manual
Air Only Hose (Black) Speed Restriction Label Repair Notification Label
Pressure Relief
Button Inflator Switch
Selector Switch
SEALANT/AIR side Sealant/Air Hose (Clear) AIR ONLY side
Power Plug
Pressure Gauge
Tire Sealant
Expiration Date