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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. 21
For Safe Driving P. 22 Seat Belts P. 26 Airbags P. 34
2Instrument Panel P. 63
Indicators P. 64 Gauges and Displays P. 72
2Controls P. 75
Setting the Clock P. 76 Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 77
Opening and Closing the Windows P. 92
Adjusting the Seats P. 103
2Features P. 121
Audio System P. 122 Audio System Basic Operation P. 125
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ®*
P. 140
2 Driving P. 153
Before Driving P. 154 Towing a Trailer P. 159
Refueling P. 186 Fuel Economy P. 189
2Maintenance P. 191
Before Performing Maintenance P. 192 Maintenance Minder TM
P. 195
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 218
Heating and Cooling *
System Maintenance P. 233
2 Handling the Unexpected P. 237
Tools P. 238 If a Tire Goes Flat P. 239
Overheating P. 254 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 256
2Information P. 267
Specifications P. 268 Identification Numbers P. 270
Emissions Testing P. 273 Warranty Coverages P. 275
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Quick Reference Guide
❙Parking Brake (P181)
❙Hood Release Handle (P200)
❙Power Window Switches (P92)
❙Passenger’s Front Airbag
(P37)
❙Glove Box (P113)
❙Rearview Mirror (P102)
❙Shift Lever
Automatic Transmission
(P164)
Manual Transmission
(P171)
❙Interior Fuse Box (P261)
❙Driver’s Front Airbag (P37)
❙Power Door Lock Master Switch *
(P82)
❙Accessory Power Socket
(P115)
❙Auxiliary Input Jack (P123)
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❙Seat Belt to Secure a Child Seat (P57)
❙Seat Belt (Installing a Child Seat) (P56)
❙Sun Visors
❙Vanity Mirrors
❙Map Lights*
(P111)
❙USB Adapter Cable *

(P123)
❙Seat Belts (P26)
❙Side Airbags (P41)
❙Side Curtain Airbags (P44)
❙Coat Hook (P116)
❙Grab Handle
❙Ceiling Light (P111)
❙Seat Belt with Detachable Anchor (P31)
❙Rear Seat (P108)
❙LATCH to Secure a Child Seat (P54)
❙Front Seat
(P103)
❙Rear Side Pocket (Right Side)
❙Cargo Floor Box *
(P115)
❙Cargo Area Light (P112)
* Not available on all models
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Safe Driving (P 21)
Airbags (P34)
● Your vehicle is fitted with airbags to help protect you and
your passengers during a moderate-to-severe collision.
Child Safety (P49)
● All children 12 and younger should be seated in the rear seat.
● Smaller children should be properly restrained in a forward-facing child seat.
● Infants must be properly restrained in a rear-facing child seat.
Exhaust Gas Hazard (P61)
● Your vehicle emits dangerous exhaust gases that contain
carbon monoxide. Do not run the engine in confined spaces
where carbon monoxide gas can accumulate.
Before Driving Checklist (P154)
● Before driving, check that the front seats, head restraints,
steering wheel, and mirrors have been properly adjusted. Seat Belts
(P26)
● Fasten your seat belt and sit upright well back in the seat.
● Check that your passengers are wearing
their seat belts correctly.
Fasten your lap belt as
low as possible.
* Not available on all models
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Instrument Panel (P63)
Lights Reminders
Malfunction
Indicator Lamp Low Oil Pressure Indicator Anti-lock Brake
System (ABS)
Indicator
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA
®) System
Indicator VSA ® OFF Indicator
Electric Power Steering (EPS) Indicator
Lights On Indicator
High Beam Indicator
Immobilizer System
Indicator
Seat Belt Reminder
Indicator
System Indicators
CRUISE MAIN
Indicator * Supplemental
Restraint System
Indicator
Side Airbag Off
Indicator
Door and Tailgate
Open Indicator
Tachometer Speedometer
Fuel Gauge
Security System Alarm Indicator *
Shift Lever Position Indicator *
Low Fuel Indicator
Gauges
(P72)/Information Display (P73)/System Indicators (P64)
Turn Signal and Hazard Warning Indicators
High Temperature Indicator
Low Temperature Indicator
System Indicators System Indicators
Low Tire Pressure
Indicator
U.S. models only
Parking Brake
and Brake System
IndicatorCRUISE CONTROL
Indicator * System Indicators
Charging System Indicator
U.S.
U.S.
Canada
TPMS
Indicator
U.S. models only
Washer Level
Indicator *
Daytime Running Lights Indicator
*
Maintenance
Minder Indicator
Fog Light Indicator
*
Canada
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California Proposition 65 Warning Event Data Recorders
This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR).
The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near
crash-like situations, such as an air bag deployment or hitting a
road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding how a vehicle’s
systems performed. The EDR is designed to record data related
to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of
time, typically 30 seconds or less. The EDR in this vehicle is
designed to record such data as: • How various systems in your vehicle were operating;
• Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were buckled/fastened;
• How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator
and/or brake pedal; and,
• How fast the vehicle was traveling.
These data can help provide a better understanding of the
circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur. NOTE: EDR data
are recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situation
occurs; no data are recorded by the EDR under normal driving
conditions and no personal data (e.g., name, gender, age, and
crash location) are recorded. However, other parties, such as law
enforcement, could combine the EDR data with the type of
personally identifying data routinely acquired during a crash investigation. WARNING:
This product contains or emits
chemicals known to the st ate of California to cause
cancer and birth defects or other reproductive
harm. To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is required,
and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the
vehicle manufacturer, other parties, such as law enforcement, that
have the special equipment, can read the information if they have
access to the vehicle or the EDR.
The data belongs to the vehicle owner and may not be accessed by
anyone else except as legally required or with the permission of the
vehicle owner.
Service Diagnostic Recorders
This vehicle is equipped with service-related devices that record information ab
out powertrain performance. The data can be used
to verify emissions law requirements and/or help technicians
diagnose and solve service problems. It may also be combined with
data from other sources for research purposes, but it remains
confidential.
California Perchlorate C ontamination Prevention Act
The airbags, seat belt tensioners, and CR type batteries in this vehicle may contain perchlor ate materials - special handling may
apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/p erchlorate/
As you read this manual, you will find information that is preceded
by a symbol. This information is intended to help you avoid
damage to your vehicle, oth er property, or the environment.
NOTICE
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Safe Driving
You can find many safety recommendat ions throughout this chapter, and throughout this manual.
For Safe Driving
Important Safety Precautions ............. 22
Your Vehicle’s Safety Features............ 24
Seat Belts About Your Seat Belts ........................ 26
Fastening a Seat Belt .......................... 29
Seat Belt Inspection............................ 33
Airbags Airbag System Components ............... 34
Types of Airbags ................................ 37
Front Airbags (SRS) ............................ 37
Side Airbags....................................... 41 Side Curtain Airbags .......................... 44
Airbag System Indicators.................... 45
Airbag Care ....................................... 48
Child Safety Protecting Child Passengers ............... 49
Safety of Infants and Small Children .. 51
Safety of Larger Children ................... 59
Exhaust Gas Hazard
Carbon Monoxide Gas ....................... 61
Safety Labels Label Locations .................................. 62
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Safe Driving
For Safe Driving
The following pages explain your vehicle’s safety features and how to use them
properly. The safety precautions below are ones that we consider to be among the most important.
Important Safety Precautions ■Always wear your seat belt
A seat belt is your best protection in all types of collisions. Airbags are designed to
supplement seat belts, not replace them. So even though your vehicle is equipped
with airbags, make sure you and your passengers always wear your seat belts, and
wear them properly. ■ Restrain all children
Children age 12 and under should ride properly restrained in a back seat, not the
front seat. Infants and small children should be restrained in a child seat. Larger
children should use a booster seat and a lap/shoulder seat belt until they can use the
belt properly without a booster seat. ■ Be aware of airbag hazards
While airbags can save lives, they can cause serious or fatal injuries to occupants
who sit too close to them, or are not properly restrained. Infants, young children,
and short adults are at the greatest risk. Be sure to follow all instructions and
warnings in this manual.
■ Don’t drink and drive
Alcohol and driving don’t mix. Even one drin k can reduce your ability to respond to
changing conditions, and your reaction time gets worse with every additional drink.
So don’t drink and drive, and don’t let your friends drink and drive, either.1Important Safety Precautions
Some states, provinces and territories prohibit the use
of cell phones other than hands-free devices by the
driver while driving.
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