418Driving
Before DrivingDriving PreparationCheck the following items before you start driving.
•Make sure there are no obstructions on the windows, door mirrors, exterior
lights, or other parts of the vehicle.
u Remove any frost, snow, or ice.
u Remove any snow on the roof, as this can slip down and obstruct your field of
vision while driving. If frozen solid, remove ice once it has softened.
u When removing ice from around the wheels, be sure not to damage the wheel
or wheel components.
• Make sure the hood is securely closed.
u If the hood opens while driving, your front view will be blocked.
• Make sure the tires are in good condition.
u Check air pressure, check for damage and excessive wear.
2 Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 525
•Make sure there are no people or objects behind or around the vehicle.
u There are blind spots from the inside.■
Exterior Checks
1Exterior Checks
NOTICEWhen doors are frozen shut, use warm water around
the door edges to melt any ice. Do not try to force
them open, as this can damage the rubber trim
around the doors. When done, wipe dry to avoid
further freezing.
Do not pour warm water into the key cylinder.
You will be unable to insert key if the water freezes in
the hole.
Heat from the engine and exhaust can ignite
flammable materials left under the hood, causing a
fire. If you've parked your vehicle for an extended
period, inspect and remove any debris that may have
collected, such as dried grass and leaves that have
fallen or have been carried in for use as a nest by a
small animal.
Also check under the hood for leftover flammable
materials after you or someone else has performed
maintenance on your vehicle.
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uuBefore Driving uDriving Preparation
Driving
• Store or secure all items on board properly.
u Carrying too much cargo, or improperly storing it, can affect your vehicle's
handling, stability, stopping distance, and tires, and make it unsafe.
2 Maximum Load Limit P. 421
•Do not pile items higher than the seat height.
u They can block your view and may be thrown forward in the event of sudden
braking.
• Do not place anything in the front seat footwells. Make sure to secure the floor
mat.
u An object or unsecured floor mat can interfere with your brake and accelerator
pedal operation while driving.
• If you have any animals on board, do not let them move around in the vehicle.
u They may interfere with driving and a crash could occur.
• Securely close and lock all doors and the trunk.
2 Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside P. 116
•Adjust your seating position properly.
u Adjust the head restraint, too.
2 Adjusting the Seats P. 148
2 Adjusting the Head Restraints P. 151
•Adjust the mirrors and steering wheel properly for your driving.
u Adjust them while sitting in the proper driving position.
2 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 146
2 Adjusting the Steering Wheel P. 145
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Interior Checks
1Interior Checks
The headlight aim is set by the factory, and does not
need to be adjusted. However, if you regularly carry
heavy items in the trunk or tow a trailer, have the
aiming readjusted at a dealer or by a qualified
technician.
518
uuReplacing Light Bulbs uFront Turn Signal/Side Marker Light Bulbs
Maintenance
Front Turn Signal/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 screw, and
pull the inner fender back.
3. Turn the socket to the left and remove it.
4. Push in the old bulb, rotate to the left until
it unlocks, and remove.
5. Insert a new bulb.Side Turn Signal/Emergency Indicator Light Bulbs
*
Door mirrors have the side turn lights. Have an authorized Honda dealer inspect and
replace the light assembly.Front Turn Signal/Side Marker Light: 24/2.2 CP (Amber)
1Front Turn Signal/Side Marker Light Bulbs
Insert a flat-tip screwdriver, lift and remove the
central pin to remove the clip.
Insert the clip wi th the central pin raised, and push
until it is flat.
Central pin
Push until the
pin is flat.
Holding Clip
Screw
BulbSocket
* Not available on all models
564Handling the Unexpected
FusesFuse LocationsIf any electrical devices are not working,
turn the ignition switch to LOCK
(0
*1 and
check to see if any applicable fuse is blown.
Located near the brake fluid reservoir. Push
the tabs to open the box.
Fuse locations are shown on the fuse box
cover. Locate the fuse in question by the
fuse number and box cover number.
■
Circuit protected and fuse rating
■
Engine Compartment Fuse Box
Circuit Protected
Amps
1
Battery
125 A
2
EPS
70 A
Fuse Box Main 1 (60 A)
Fuse Box Option 1
(40 A)
−−
−
−
ABS/VSA FSR 40 A
ABS/VSA Motor 30 A
3
−
−
−
−
−
−
−
−
4 Front Fog Light
*
(15 A)
5
Horn
10 A
6 Stop Light 10 A
7
FI Sub
15 A
8 DRL (7.5 A)
9
IG Coil
15 A
10 Injector
*2
20 A
11
Hazard
15 A
12 Fuse Box Main 2 60 A
Fuse Box Option 2 (40 A)
IG Main 1 50 A
30 A
*4
IG Main 2
*4
30 A
Sub Fan Motor 20 A
*2
30 A
*3
Headlight Low Beam Main 30 A
Fuse Box 30 A
Wiper Motor 30 A
Main Fan Motor 30 A Starter Motor
*4
30 A
13
Rear Defogger
40 A
14 Heater Motor 40 A
15
FI Main
15 A
Circuit Protected
Amps
*1:
Models with the smart ent ry system have an
ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.
*2:4-cylinder models
*3:6-cylinder models
*4:Models with smart entry system 16 Heated Door Mirror
*
(10 A)
17
MG Clutch
7.5 A
18 DBW 15 A
19
Small Light
20 A
20 Interior Light 7.5 A
21
Back Up
10 A
22 Audio 10 A
23
Fan Timer
7.5 A
24 Right Headlight Low Beam 10 A
25
Left Headlight Low Beam
10 A
26 − −
Circuit Protected
Amps
* Not available on all models
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uuFuses uFuse Locations
Handling the Unexpected
Located under the dashboard.
Fuse locations are shown on the label on
the side panel.
Locate the fuse in question by the fuse
number and label number.■
Circuit protected and fuse rating
■
Interior Fuse Box
Fuse Label
Circuit Protected
Amps
1
A/C
7.5 A
2
DRL
7.5 A
3
−
−
4
−
−
5
Meter
7.5 A
6
SRS
7.5 A
7
Option
*
(7.5 A)
8
MISS SOL
10 A
9
Fuel Pump
20 A
10
ABS/VSA
7.5 A
11
−
−
12
Front Wiper
7.5 A
13
ACG
15 A
14
Rear Accessory Power Socket
(Console Compartment)
(20 A)
15
Driver’s Power Seat Reclining
*
(20 A)
16
Moonroof
*
(20 A)
17
Front Seat Heaters
*
(20 A)
18
−
−
19
Passenger Side Door Unlock
10 A
20
Driver Side Rear Door
Unlock
10 A
21
Driver’s Door Lock
10 A
22
Passenger Side Door Lock
10 A
23
Driver’s Door Unlock
10 A
24
SRS
10 A
25
Illumination
10 A
26
Key Lock
7.5 A
27
Parking Lights
10 A
28
Lumbar Support
*
(10 A)
29
Right Headlight High Beam
10 A
30
Washer
15 A
31
SMART
*
(10 A)
32
Driver’s Power Window
20 A
Circuit Protected
Amps
33
Front Passenger’s Power Window
20 A
34
Rear Driver Side Power Window
20 A
35
Rear Passenger Side Power Window
20 A
36
Driver’s Power Seat Sliding
*
(20 A)
37
ACCESSORY
7.5 A
38
−
−
39
Left Headlight High Beam
10 A
40
Accessory Power Socket
(Console Panel)
20 A
41
Driver Side Rear Door Lock
10 A
42
Door Lock
20 A
a
Audio
*
(7.5 A)
b
ACM
*
(20 A)
c
Rear Seat Heaters
*
(15 A)
d
Premium Amp
*
(20 A)
e
−
−
f
−
−
g
Passenger’s Power Seat Reclining
*
(20 A)
h
Passenger’s Power Seat Sliding
*
(20 A)
Circuit Protected
Amps
* Not available on all models
Index
586Index
Index
Numbers7-Speed Manual Shift Mode.................... 439
Operation ................................................ 440AABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ................... 476
Accessories and Modifications ................. 484
Accessory Power Sockets .......................... 161
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) ................. 450
Additives Coolant ................................................... 507
Engine Oil ................................................ 501
Washer .................................................... 512
Additives, Engine Oil ................................ 501
Adjusting
Armrest ................................................... 155
Clock ....................................................... 106
Front Seats .............................................. 148
Head Restraints........................................ 151
Mirrors .................................................... 146
Rear Seats................................................ 154
Steering Wheel ........................................ 145
Temperature ........................................ 92, 96
Aha
TM Radio ...................................... 230, 283
Air Conditioning System (Climate Control System) .................................................... 169
Changing the Mode ................................ 169
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows . 170
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 537
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode ................... 169 Sensor ..................................................... 172
Synchronized Mode................................. 171
Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 169
Air Conditioning System (Heating and Cooling System) ...................................... 166
Cooling ................................................... 168
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ............................................... 168
Dust and Pollen Filter............................... 537
Heating ................................................... 167
Air Pressure ............................... 526, 571, 573
Airbags ........................................................ 39
Advanced Airbags ..................................... 45
After a Collision ........................................ 42
Airbag Care............................................... 51
Event Data Recorder .................................. 24
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 42
Indicator.............................................. 49, 72
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator .................. 50
Sensors ..................................................... 39
Side Airbags .............................................. 46
Side Curtain Airbags.................................. 48
AM/FM Radio ............................ 187, 214, 253
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 476
Indicator.................................................... 72
Armrest ..................................................... 155
Audio Remote Controls ........................... 179
Audio System ............................................ 174
Adjusting the Sound................ 185, 212, 243
Auxiliary Input Jack.................................. 176
Error Messages ........................................ 289 General Information................................ 295
HDD ....................................................... 263
Internet Radio ......................... 196, 228, 281
iPod
®...................................... 193, 224, 273
MP3/WMA/AAC ..................... 198, 231, 284
Reactivating ............................................ 177
Recommended CDs ................................ 296
Recommended Devices ........................... 298
Remote Controls ..................................... 179
Security Code ......................................... 177
Theft Protection ...................................... 177
Touch Screen .................................. 204, 237
USB Flash Drives...................................... 298
USB Port ................................................. 175
Authorized Manuals ................................ 581
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................ 119
Customize .............................. 102, 310, 328
Automatic Lighting .................................. 137
Automatic Transmission
Creeping................................................. 434
Fluid ....................................................... 510
Kickdown ............................................... 434
Operating the Shift Lever .................. 18, 442
Shift Lever Does Not Move ...................... 557
Shifting ................................................... 441
Automatic Transmission (CVT) Creeping................................................. 434
Fluid ....................................................... 509
Kickdown ............................................... 434
Operating the Shift Lever .......... 17, 436, 438
Shift Lever Does Not Move ...................... 557
587
Index
Shifting ........................................... 435, 437
Auxiliary Input Jack ................................. 176
Average Fuel Economy ........................ 91, 95
Average Speed ........................................... 96
BBattery...................................................... 534
Charging System Indicator ................ 69, 560
Jump Starting ......................................... 554
Maintenance (Checking the Battery) ....... 534
Maintenance (Replacing) ......................... 535
Belts (Seat) .................................................. 32
Beverage Holders ..................................... 160
Bluetooth® Audio..................... 201, 234, 287
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® ............ 339, 376
Booster Seats (For Children) ...................... 63
Brake System ............................................ 474
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 476
Brake Assist System................................. 477
Fluid ....................................................... 511
Foot Brake .............................................. 475
Indicator ........................................... 68, 562
Parking Brake.......................................... 474
Brake System Indicator (Amber) ............... 68
Brake System Indicator (Red) .................... 68
Brightness Control (Instrument Panel) ... 141
Bulb Replacement .................................... 513
Brake/Taillights and Rear Turn Signal Lights/ Rear Side Marker Lights......................... 520
Fog Lights ............................................... 515 Front Turn Signal/Side Marker Lights ........ 518
Headlights ............................................... 513
High-Mount Brake Light .......................... 522
Parking Lights .......................................... 519
Parking/Daytime Running Lights .............. 519
Rear License Plate Lights .......................... 522
Side Turn Signal/Emergency Indicator
Lights .................................................... 518
Taillights and Back-Up Lights ................... 521
Bulb Specifications ........................... 570, 572
CCarbon Monoxide Gas ................................ 64
Cargo Hooks ............................................. 162
Carrying Cargo .................................. 419, 421
CD Player ................................... 190, 221, 260
Center Pocket ........................................... 159
Certification Label .................................... 574
Changing Bulbs ......................................... 513
Charging System Indicator ................. 69, 560
Child Safety ................................................. 52
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 118
Emergency Trunk Opener ........................ 123
Child Seat .................................................... 52
Booster Seats ............................................. 63
Child Seat for Infants ................................. 54
Child Seat for Small Children ..................... 55
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt.......................................................... 59
Larger Children .......................................... 62 Rear-facing Child Seat ............................... 54
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 56
Using a Tether ........................................... 61
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 118
Cleaning the Exterior ............................... 540
Cleaning the Interior ................................ 538
Climate Control System ............................ 169
Changing the Mode ................................ 169
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ............................................... 170
Dust and Pollen Filter............................... 537
Recirculation and Fresh Air Mode ............ 169
Sensors ................................................... 172
Synchronized Mode................................. 171
Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 169
Clock .......................................................... 106
Clutch Fluid ............................................... 511
Coat Hook ................................................. 162
Compact Spare Tire .................. 545, 571, 573
Compass .................................................... 414
Console Compartment ............................. 158
Controls ..................................................... 105
Coolant (Engine) ...................................... 507
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 508
Adding to the Reserve Tank..................... 507
Overheating ............................................ 558
Creeping (Automatic Transmission/CVT) ............... 434
Cruise Control ........................................... 447
Indicator.................................................... 80
Cup Holders .............................................. 160
588Index
Customer Service Information................. 582
Customized Features .......................... 97, 299DDaytime Running Lights ........................... 139
Dead Battery ............................................. 554
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows .......................................... 168, 170
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ................ 575
Dimming Headlights ............................................... 136
Rearview Mirror ....................................... 146
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................. 502
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) .............. 136
Display Button .......................... 181, 207, 239
Door Mirrors ............................................. 147
Doors ......................................................... 108
Auto Door Locking .................................. 119
Auto Door Unlocking ............................... 119
Door and Trunk Open Indicator ........... 31, 74
Keys ........................................................ 108
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside ............................................... 116
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside ............................................ 111
Lockout Prevention System ...................... 115
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 528
Driving ....................................................... 417
ACC (Adaptive Cruise Control) ................ 450
Automatic Transmission/CVT ................... 434 Braking ................................................... 474
Cruise Control ......................................... 447
Shifting Gear ................................... 441, 443
Shifting Position .............................. 435, 437
Starting the Engine.......................... 427, 429
Driving Position Memory System ............ 143
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 537
EEco Assist System.......................................... 7
ECON Button ............................................ 446
Elapsed Time ............................................... 95
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator............................................ 74, 562
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 466
Emergency ................................................ 567
Emergency Engine Stop ........................... 553
Emergency Trunk Opener ........................ 123
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ....... 577
Engine ....................................................... 574
Coolant ................................................... 507
Jump Starting .......................................... 554
Oil ........................................................... 501
Starting ........................................... 427, 429
Switch Buzzer.......................................... 131
Engine Coolant ......................................... 507
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 508
Adding to the Reserve Tank..................... 507
Overheating ............................................ 558
Temperature Gauge .................................. 89 Engine Oil
................................................. 501
Adding ................................................... 504
Checking ................................................ 502
Displaying Oil Life ........................... 489, 493
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 69, 560
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 501
ENGINE START/STOP Button .................... 132
EPS (Electric Power Steering)
System ............................................... 74, 562
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) .................................. 64
Expanded View Driver’s Mirror ............... 147
Exterior Care (Cleaning) .......................... 540
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 147
FFeatures.................................................... 173
Filters Dust and Pollen....................................... 537
Oil .......................................................... 505
Flat Tire ..................................................... 545
Floor Mats ................................................ 539
Fluids
Automatic Transmission .......................... 510
Brake/Clutch ........................................... 511
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) .................................................... 509
Engine Coolant ....................................... 507
Manual Transmission .............................. 509
Windshield Washer ................................. 512