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Quick Reference Guide
Quick Reference Guide
Visual Index
❙Audio System (P 138)
❙Navigation System *
() See Navigation System Manual
❙Rear Window Defogger (P 117)
❙Heated Mirror Button *
(P 117)
❙Seat Heater Switches *
(P133)
❙Ignition Switch (P 110)
❙Steering Wheel Adjustments (P 118)
❙SPORT Mode Button (P 197)
❙NORMAL Mode Button (P 197)
❙ECON Mode Button (P 197)
❙ (Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®) System OFF) Button (P 204)
❙km/h/mph Change Button (P81)
❙System Indicators (P 66)
❙Gauges (P 81)
❙Multi-Information Display (P 83)
❙Climate Control System (P134 )
❙Hazard Warning Button
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Controls
Interior Convenience ItemsPull the handle to open the glove box.
You can keep beverage bottles and cans cool
with the air conditioning system. 1.Push the lever forward to open the air vent
in the glove box.
2. Turn on the climate control system and
adjust the temperature to cool.
3. Set the mode control or .
uThe cool air is diverted through the air vent.
■Glove Box1Glove Box
Use only resealable containers or keep unopened
cans in the glove box.
Spilled liquids can damage the upholstery and
electrical components in the glove box and inside the
dashboard.
When the heater begins to divert warm air, the
airflow into the glove box is shut off.
3WARNING
An open glove box can cause serious injury
to your passenger in a crash, even if the
passenger is wearing the seat belt.
Always keep the glove box closed while
driving.
Glove Box
Handle
Close OpenLever
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Controls
The ignition switch must be in ON (w to use
the seat heaters. The HI setting heats the seats
faster than the LO setting.
There is no heater in the passenger's seat-
back due to the side airbag cutoff system.
While in HI, the heater cycles on and off.
uThe appropriate indicator will be on
while the seat heater is on. Briefly press
the switch on the opposite side to turn
the heater off. The indicator will be off.
When a comfortable temperature is
reached, select LO to keep the seat
warm.
■Seat Heaters *1Seat Heaters
*
Do not use the seat heaters even in LO when the
engine is off. Under such conditions, the battery may
be weakened, making the engine difficult to start.
In the LO setting, the heater runs continuously and
does not automatically turn off.
3WARNING
Heat induced burns are possible when
using seat heaters.
Persons with a diminished ability to sense
temperature (e.g., persons with diabetes,
lower-limb nerve damage, or paralysis) or
with sensitive skin sho uld not use seat
heaters.
* Not available on all models
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Driving
When Driving
Starting the Engine1.Make sure the parking brake is applied.
2. Check that the shift lever is in
(P , then
depress the brake pedal.
uAlthough it is possible to start the vehicle in
(N , it is safer to start it in (P.
2. Check that the shift lever is in
(N . Then
depress the brake pedal with your right
foot, and the clutch pedal with your left foot.
uThe clutch pedal must be fully depressed
to start the engine.
1Starting the Engine
Keep your foot firmly on the brake pedal when starting the engine.
The engine is harder to start in cold weather and in
thinner air found at altitudes above 8,000 feet (2,400 meters).
When starting the engine in cold weather, turn off all
electrical accessories such as the lights, climate
control system, and rear defogger in order to reduce
battery drain.
If the exhaust system sounds abnormal or you can
smell exhaust gas inside the vehicle, have your vehicle
checked by a dealer. There may be a problem with
the engine or exhaust system.
If you live in a region where winter is extremely cold,
an engine block heater will improve starting and
warming of the engine. If temperatures consistently
below -22°F (-30°C) are expected, the coolant
mixture should be charged to a higher concentration
to prevent freezing. Consult a dealer for details.
Brake PedalAutomatic transmiss ion (CVT) models
Clutch Pedal
Brake PedalManual transmission models
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Index
Fuel Economy............................................ 219
Fuel Fill Cap ......................................... 20, 218
Message .................................................. 294
Fuel Fill Door ....................................... 20, 217
Fuses .......................................................... 297
Inspecting and Changing ......................... 300
Locations ......................................... 297, 298
G Gasoline (Fuel) Economy ................................................. 219
Gauge ....................................................... 81
Information ............................................. 216
Instant Fuel Economy ................................. 81
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 68
Refueling ................................................. 216
Gauges ......................................................... 81
Gear Shift Lever Positions Automatic Transmissi on (CVT) ................. 183
Glass (care) ................................................ 267
Glove Box .................................................. 127
H
Halogen Bulbs ........................................... 242
Handling the Unexpected ........................ 269
HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) ............................... 158
HFL Buttons ............................................. 158
HFL Menus .............................................. 160
HFL Status Display.................................... 159 Phone Setup............................................ 162
Hatch ......................................................... 104
Door/Hatch Open Indicator........................ 31
Unable to Open....................................... 303
Hazard Warning Button .............................. 2
Head Restraints ........................................ 123
Headlights ................................................. 112
Aiming .................................................... 242
Automatic Operation............................... 112
Dimming ......................................... 111, 113
Operating........................................ 111, 113
Heaters (Seat) ........................................... 133
HFL (HandsFreeLink ®)............................... 158
High Temperature Indicator ...................... 72
High-Beam Indicator .................................. 73
Hill Start Assist System ............................. 180
Honda IMA System ..................................... 10
I Identification Numbers ............................ 308
Engine and Transmission ......................... 308
Vehicle Identification ............................... 308
Ignition Switch ......................................... 110
Illumination Control ................................. 116
Knob ....................................................... 116
IMA Battery Charge Level Indicator .......... 82
IMA System Indicator ................................. 72
Immobilizer System .................................. 106
Indicator.................................................... 75 Indicators
.................................................... 66
7-Speed Manual Shift Mode ..................... 74
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) .................... 69
Auto Idle Stop........................................... 75
Charging System............................... 67, 293
CRUISE CONTROL ............................. 75, 201
CRUISE MAIN.................................... 75, 200
Door Open................................................ 31
ECON Mode ............................................. 76
EPS (Electric Power Steering)
System ............................................ 71, 295
Fog Light .................................................. 74
High Temperature ..................................... 72
High-Beam................................................ 73
IMA System .............................................. 72
Immobilizer System ................................... 75
Lights On .................................................. 74
Low Fuel ................................................... 68
Low Oil Pressure ............................... 66, 292
Low Temperature...................................... 73
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS .................... 71, 205
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 67, 294
NORMAL Mode ........................................ 76
Parking Brake and Brake System ....... 66, 295
Plus Sport System...................................... 77
Seat Belt Reminder.............................. 33, 68
Security System Alarm............................... 75
Shift Down ............................................... 76
Shift Lever Position.................................... 74
Shift Up .................................................... 76
Side Airbag Off ................................... 52, 73
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Index
Maximum Load Limit................................ 175
Meters, Gauges ........................................... 81
Mirrors ....................................................... 119
Adjusting ................................................. 119
Door ........................................................ 120
Exterior .................................................... 119
Interior Rearview...................................... 119
Modifications and Accessories ................. 220
MP3 .................................................... 147, 151
Multi-Information Display .......................... 83
Multi-View Rear Camera .......................... 213
N NORMAL Mode ................................... 76, 197
Numbers (Identification) .......................... 308
OOdometer .................................................... 84
Oil (Engine) ............................................... 231
Adding .................................................... 233
Checking ................................................. 232
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 225
Low Oil Pressure Indicator .................. 66, 292
Recommended Engine Oil ........................ 231
Viscosity .................................................. 231
Opening/Closing
Hood ....................................................... 230
Power Windows ...................................... 108
Outside Temperature ................................. 85 Overheating
.............................................. 290
P
Panic Mode ............................................... 107
Parking ...................................................... 212
Parking Brake ........................................... 208
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator ............................................ 66, 295
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator ................. 51
Plus Sport System ............................... 77, 198
Plus Sport System Indicator ....................... 77
Power Door Mirror ................................... 120
Power Flow Monitor .................................. 89
Power Windows ....................................... 108
Precautions While Driving ....................... 181
Rain ........................................................ 181
Pregnant Women ....................................... 37
Puncture (Tire) .......................................... 271
R
Radiator .................................................... 237
Radio (AM/FM) ......................................... 145
Radio Data System (RDS) ......................... 146
Range .......................................................... 85
Readiness Code (Emissions Testing) ........ 311
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button ..................................................... 117
Rear Luggage Console ............................. 130
Rear Side Marker Light ............................ 247 Rear Turn Signal Light
............................. 247
Rearview Mirror ....................................... 119
Rearview Mirror with Rearview Camera Display .................................................... 214
Refueling .................................................. 216
Fuel Gauge ............................................... 81
Gasoline ......................................... 216, 306
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 68
Regulations .............................. 206, 255, 309
Remote Transmitter ................................. 100
Replacement
Battery .................................................... 262
Bulbs ...................................................... 242
Button Battery, Remote Transmitter ........ 263
Fuses .............................................. 297, 298
Tires........................................................ 259
Wiper Blade Rubber ........................ 250, 252
Reporting Safety Defects ......................... 310
Resetting a Trip Meter ............................... 84
S Safe Driving ................................................ 27
Safety Check ............................................... 31
Safety Labels .............................................. 63
Safety Message .......................................... 26
Seat ........................................................... 121
Adjusting ................................................ 121
Seat Heaters ........................................... 133
Seat Belts .................................................... 32
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners ................. 34
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Index
Checking .................................................. 38
Fastening .................................................. 35
Installing a Child Seat................................ 58
Pregnant Women...................................... 37
Reminder .................................................. 33
Warning Indicator ............................... 33, 68
Seat Heaters ............................................. 133
Security System
Immobilizer System Indicator..................... 75
Security System Alarm Indicator ................ 75
SEL/RESET Button ....................................... 90
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 57
Selector Knob (Audio) ............................. 143
Setting the Clock ........................................ 98
Shift Lever .................................................. 19
Automatic Transmission (CVT)................. 183
Operation ................................................. 19
Operation (Automatic Transmission)........ 184
Operation (Manual Transmission) ............ 188
Releasing ................................................ 289
Won’t Move ........................................... 289
Shift Lever Position Indicator .................. 184
Shifting Automatic Transmission (CVT)................. 183
Manual Transmission .............................. 188
Side Airbags ............................................... 46
Cutoff System ........................................... 48
Off Indicator ............................................. 48
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 49
Snow Tires ................................................ 261
Spare Tire ......................................... 271, 307 Spark Plugs
................................................ 306
Specifications ............................................ 306
Specified Fuel .................................... 216, 306
Speedometer .............................................. 81
SPORT Mode ....................................... 76, 197
SRS Airbags (Airbags) ................................. 39
Starting the Engine .................................. 178
Does Not Start ......................................... 286
Engine Switch Buzzer .............................. 110
Jump Starting .......................................... 287
Steering Wheel ......................................... 118
Adjusting ................................................. 118
Stopping .................................................... 212
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ........ 42
Switches (Around the Steering Wheel) ........ 2, 3, 110
System Message Indicator .......................... 72
T
Tachometer ................................................. 81
Tailgate Release Button ........................................ 105
Tailgate Release Button ........................... 105
Temperature High Temperature Indicator ....................... 72
Low Temperature Indicator ........................ 73
Temperature Sensor ................................. 136
Temporarily Repairing a Flat Tire ............ 277
Time (Setting) ............................................. 98 Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) ..................................................... 205
Indicator............................................ 71, 296
Tires ........................................................... 253
Air Pressure ..................................... 254, 307
Checking and Maintaining ...................... 253
Compact Spare Tire ......................... 271, 307
Inspection ............................................... 253
Labeling .................................................. 254
Puncture (Flat Tire) .................................. 271
Regulations ............................................. 256
Rotation .................................................. 260
Tire Chains .............................................. 261
Wear Indicators ....................................... 258
Winter..................................................... 261
Tools .......................................................... 270
Towing a Trailer ....................................... 177
Towing Hook ............................................ 302
Towing Your Vehicle ................................ 177
Emergency .............................................. 301
TPMS
(Tire Pressure Monitoring System) ........ 205
Indicator............................................ 71, 296
Transmission
Automatic (CVT)...................................... 183
Fluid ................................................ 238, 239
Manual ................................................... 188
Number................................................... 308
Shift Lever Position Indicator.................... 184
Trip Meter ................................................... 84
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