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Handling the Unexpected
If a Tire Goes Flat
Changing a Flat Tire
If 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. Move the shift lever to
(P .
3. Turn on the hazard warning lights and turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0*1
.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.
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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uuEngine Does Not StartuEmergency Engine Stop
Handling the Unexpected
Emergency Engine Stop
If you cannot stop the engine by pressing the ENGINE START/STOP button, do
either of the following operations: • Press and hold the ENGINE START/STOP button for about two seconds.
• Firmly press the ENGINE START/STOP button two times.
The steering wheel will not lock.
The power mode changes to VEHICLE OFF with the shift lever in
(P , and to
ACCESSORY with the shift lever in any position other than (P .
Models with smart entry system
1Emergency Engine Stop
Do not press the button while driving unless it is
absolutely necessary for the engine to be switched off.
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uuIndicator, Coming On/BlinkinguIf the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On
Handling the Unexpected
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On■Reasons for the indicator to come on
• The brake fluid is low.
• There is a malfunction in the brake system.
■ What to do when the indicator comes on while driving
Press the brake pedal lightly to check pedal pressure. • If normal, check the brake fluid level the next time you stop.
• If abnormal, take immediate action. If necessary, downshift the
transmission to slow the ve hicle using engine braking.
If the EPS System Indicator Comes On
■Reasons for the indicator to come on
• Comes on when there is a problem with EPS system.
• If you depress the accelerator pedal repeatedly to increase the engine
speed while the engine is idling, the indicator comes on, and
sometimes the steering wheel becomes harder to operate.
■ What to do when the indicator comes on
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and restart the engine.
If the indicator comes on and stays on, immediately have your vehicle inspected by a dealer.
1If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On
Have your vehicle repaired immediately.
It is dangerous to drive with low brake fluid. If there
is no resistance from the brake pedal, stop
immediately in a safe place. If necessary downshift
the gears.
If the brake system indicator and ABS indicator come
on simultaneously, the electronic brake distribution
system is not working. This can result in vehicle
instability under sudden braking.
Have your vehicle inspected by a dealer immediately.U.S.
Canada
1If the EPS System Indicator Comes On
NOTICEIf you repeatedly turn the steering wheel at an
extremely low speed, or hold the steering wheel on
the full left or right position for a while, the system
heats up. The system goes into a protective mode,
and limits its performance. The steering wheel
becomes harder and harder to operate. Once the
system cools down, EPS is restored. Repeated
operation under these conditions can eventually
damage the system.6-cylinder models
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uuSpecificationsu
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Information
■Brake Fluid
■Automatic Transmission Fluid
■Power Steering Fluid
SpecifiedHonda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3
SpecifiedHonda ATF DW-1
(automatic transmission fluid)
Capacity Change 2.6 US qt (2.5 ℓ)
SpecifiedHonda Power Steering Fluid
■Engine Oil
■Engine Coolant
Recommended

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Index
Index
A
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)................... 451
Accessories and Modifications ................. 460
Accessory Power Sockets .......................... 147
Additives Coolant ................................................... 478
Engine Oil ................................................ 472
Washer .................................................... 483
Additives, Engine Oil ................................ 472
Adjusting
Armrest ................................................... 141
Front Seats .............................................. 133
Head Restraints........................................ 136
Mirrors .................................................... 130
Rear Seats................................................ 139
Steering Wheel ........................................ 129
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Glass (care)............................................... 513
Glove Box ................................................. 144
H
Halogen Bulbs .......................................... 486
Handling the Unexpected ....................... 515
HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) .............. 320, 332, 367
Auto Answer .................................. 347, 382
Automatic Import of Cellular
Phonebook and Call History .......... 349, 384
Automatic Transferring ................... 347, 382
Displaying Messages ....................... 362, 401
Editing User Name .................................. 381
HFL Buttons ............................ 320, 332, 367
HFL Menus.............................. 322, 334, 369
HFL Status Display ................... 321, 333, 368
Limitations for Manual Operation.... 333, 368
Making a Call ................................. 353, 393
Options During a Call...................... 359, 398
Phone Setup ........................... 324, 339, 373
Phonebook Phonetic Modification........... 388
Receiving a Call............................... 358, 397
Receiving a Text Message/E-mail ..... 360, 399
Ring Tone ....................................... 348, 383
Selecting a Mail Account................. 361, 400
Speed Dial ...................................... 350, 385
To Create a Security PIN .................. 346, 380
To Set Up a Text Message/E-mail Options ......................................... 344, 378
Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio .................. 242Hazard Warning Button
............................... 2
Head Restraints ......................................... 136
Headlights ................................................. 119
Aiming .................................................... 484
Automatic Operation ............................... 120
Dimming ......................................... 119, 122
Operating ................................................ 119
Heaters (Seat) ........................................... 153
Heating and Cooling System ................... 154
Cooling ................................................... 156
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ............................................... 156
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 509
Heating ................................................... 155
HFL (HandsFreeLink ®)............... 320, 332, 367
High Beam Indicator .................................. 79
HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver ............ 318
I
Identification Numbers Engine and Transmission ......................... 550
Vehicle Identification ............................... 550
Ignition Switch .......................................... 114
Illumination Control ................................. 125
Knob ....................................................... 125
Immobilizer System .................................. 107
Indicator .................................................... 80
Indicators .................................................... 70
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ..................... 73
Charging System ............................... 71, 534 CRUISE CONTROL ............................. 81, 433
CRUISE MAIN .................................... 81, 432
Door and Trunk Open ............................... 74
Door Open ................................................ 31
EPS (Electric Power Steering) System .. 74, 536
Fog Light ................................................... 79
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) .............. 76
High Beam ................................................ 79
Immobilizer System ................................... 80
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) ................. 77
Lights On .................................................. 79
Low Fuel ................................................... 72
Low Oil Pressure ................................ 70, 534
Low Tire Pressure ...................... 75, 446, 447
Maintenance Minder ......................... 81, 465
Malfunction Indicator Lamp............... 71, 535
Parking Brake and Brake System ........ 70, 536
Seat Belt Reminder .............................. 33, 71
Security System Alarm ............................... 80
Side Airbag Off ................................... 52, 79
Smart Entry System ................................... 78
Starter System ........................................... 78
Supplemental Restraint System ............ 50, 73
TPMS ................................................ 75, 448
Transmission ............................................. 72
Turn Signal ................................................ 78
VSA
® (Vehicle Stability Assist)
System ............................................ 73, 442
VSA ® OFF .......................................... 73, 443
Washer Level ............................................. 81
Information .............................................. 545
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Security System......................................... 107
Immobilizer System Indicator ..................... 80
Security System Alarm Indicator ................. 80
Select Lever ................................. 18, 426, 428
Operation .................................. 18, 427, 429
Releasing ................................................. 531
Won’t Move ............................................ 531
Select/Reset Knob ....................................... 84
Selecting a Child Seat ................................. 58
Selector Knob (Audio) ...................... 169, 182
Sequential Shift Mode .............................. 430
Setting the Clock ........................................ 88
Shift Lever ................................... 18, 426, 428
Shift Lever Position Indicator ........... 427, 429
Shifting (Transmission) ..................... 426, 428
Shoulder Anchor ......................................... 36
Side Airbags ................................................ 46
Cutoff System............................................ 48
Off Indicator .............................................. 48
Side Curtain Airbags ................................... 49
Smart Entry with Push Button Start System ........................................................ 96
Snow Tires ................................................. 505
Spare Tire .................................. 517, 547, 549
Spark Plugs ........................................ 546, 548
Specifications ............................................ 546
Specified Fuel ............................ 456, 546, 548
Speedometer ............................................... 83
SRS Airbags (Airbags) ................................. 42
Starting the Engine .......................... 420, 422
Does Not Start ......................................... 525 Engine Switch Buzzer .............................. 114
Jump Starting .......................................... 528
Steering Wheel ......................................... 129
Adjusting ................................................ 129
Stopping ................................................... 453
Summer Tires ............................................ 505
Sunglasses Holder ..................................... 152
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ........ 42
Switches (Around the Steering
Wheel) ............................................. 2, 3, 114
Synchronized Mode ................................. 161
T
Tachometer ................................................. 83
Tailgate ..................................................... 105
Unable to Open....................................... 544
Temperature Gauge ................................... 83
Temperature Sensor ................................. 162
Time (Setting) ............................................. 88
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) ..................................................... 446
Indicator............................................ 75, 537
Tires ........................................................... 497
Air Pressure ............................. 498, 547, 549
Checking and Maintaining ...................... 497
Inspection ............................................... 497
Labeling .................................................. 498
Puncture (Flat Tire) .................................. 517
Regulations ............................................. 500
Rotation .................................................. 504 Spare Tire ............................... 517, 547, 549
Summer .................................................. 505
Tire Chains.............................................. 505
Wear Indicators....................................... 502
Winter .................................................... 505
Tools ......................................................... 516
Towing a Trailer ....................................... 415
Equipment and Accessories ..................... 416
Load Limits ............................................. 415
Towing Your Vehicle ............................... 419
Emergency .............................................. 542
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) .................................................... 446
Indicator ........................................... 75, 537
Transmission ..................................... 426, 428
Automatic....................................... 426, 428
Fluid ....................................................... 480
Number .................................................. 550
Shift Lever Position Indicator ........... 427, 429
Trip Meter .................................................. 85
Troubleshooting ...................................... 515
Blown Fuse ..................................... 538, 539
Brake Pedal Vibrates ................................. 22
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door ......... 23
Emergency Towing ................................. 542
Engine Won’t Start ................................. 525
Noise When Braking ................................. 23
Overheating ............................................ 532
Puncture/Flat Tire .................................... 517
Rear Door Won’t Open ..................... 22, 100
Select Lever Won’t Move ........................ 531
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