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Quick Reference Guide
Instrument Panel (P65)
Tachometer
CHRG
/ASST
Indicators
IMA Battery
Charge Level
Indicator
Shift UP/DOWN Indicator
*Multi-Information
Display
7-Speed Manual Shift
Mode Indicator
*
System Indicators
Lights Indicators
Instant Fuel
Economy
Gauge Speedometer
Fuel Gauge
Security System
Alarm Indicator
Shift Lever
Position Indicator
Gauges (P81)/Multi-Information Display (P83)/System Indicators (P66)
Ambient Meter
System Indicators System Indicators System Indicators
Lights On Indicator
High Beam Indicator
Fog Light Indicator
*
Malfunction
Indicator Lamp
Low Oil Pressure
Indicator
12 Volt Battery
Charging System
Indicator
Anti-lock Brake
System (ABS)
Indicator
Vehicle Stability
Assist (VSA
®) System
Indicator
VSA ® OFF Indicator
Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators
Electric Power
Steering (EPS) System
Indicator
Immobilizer System
Indicator
IMA System Indicator
Auto Idle Stop
Indicator
Seat Belt Reminder
Indicator
Parking Brake and
Brake System
Indicator (Red)
Supplemental
Restraint System
Indicator
Side Airbag Off
Indicator
Low Tire Pressure/
TPMS Indicator
U.S. models only
Door/Hatch Open
Indicator
CRUISE MAIN
Indicator
CRUISE CONTROL
Indicator
System Message
IndicatorHigh Temperature
Indicator
Low Temperature
Indicator
SPORT Mode
Indicator
NORMAL Mode
Indicator
ECON Mode
Indicator Low Fuel Indicator
Plus Sport System
Indicator
Plus Sport READY
Indicator
Plus Sport Indicator
Canada U.S.
Canada U.S.
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Instrument Panel
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage
Immobilizer
System
Indicator
●Comes on briefly when you turn
the ignition switch to ON
(w, then
goes off.
●Comes on if the immobilizer
system cannot re cognize the key
information.
●Blinks - You cannot start the engine.
Turn the ignition switch to LOCK
(0, pull
the key out, and then insert the key and
turn it to ON
(w again.●Repeatedly blinks - The system may be
malfunctioning. Have your vehicle
checked by a dealer.
●Do not attempt to alter this system or
add other devices to it. Electrical
problems can occur.
—
Security System
Alarm Indicator
●Blinks when the Security System
Alarm has been set.
2 Security System Alarm P. 107—
CRUISE MAIN
Indicator●Comes on when you press the
CRUISE button.2Cruise Control P. 202—
CRUISE
CONTROL
Indicator●Comes on if you have set a speed
for cruise control.
2 Cruise Control P. 202—
Auto Idle Stop
Indicator●Blinks when Auto Idle Stop is in
operation. The engine
automatically shuts off.
2Auto Idle Stop P. 193, 196—
Indicator
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Controls
This chapter explains how to operate the various controls necessary for driving.
Clock.................................................... 98
Locking and Unlocking the Doors
Key Types and Functions .................... 99
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside .......................................... 100
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside ............................................. 102
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .......... 104
Opening and Closing the Hatch....... 105
Security System Immobilizer System .......................... 107
Security System Alarm ...................... 107
Opening and Closing the Windows ..... 109
Operating the Switches Around the
Steering Wheel
Ignition Switch ................................. 111
Turn Signals ..................................... 112
Light Switches.................................. 112
Fog Lights
*...................................... 114
Daytime Running Lights ................... 114
Wipers and Washers ........................ 115
Brightness Control ........................... 117
Rear Defogger/Heat ed Door Mirror
*
Button ........................................... 118
Adjusting the Steering Wheel........... 119 Adjusting the Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirror ................... 120
Power Door Mirrors ......................... 121
Adjusting the Seats Adjusting the Seat Positions ............. 122
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience ItemsInterior Lights .................................. 127
Interior Convenience Items .............. 128
Climate Control System Using Automatic Climate Control .... 136
Automatic Climate Control Sensors ...... 138
* Not available on all models
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Controls
Security System
Immobilizer System
The immobilizer system prevents a key that has not been pre-registered from
starting the engine. Each key contains electronic transmitters that use electronic
signals to verify the key.
Pay attention to the following when inserting the key into the ignition switch:
• Do not allow objects that emit strong radio waves near the ignition switch.
• Make sure the key is not covered by or touching a metal object.
• Do not bring a key from another vehicle's immobilizer system near the ignition
switch.
Security System Alarm
The security system alarm activates when the doors, hatch, or hood are opened
without the key, or remote transmitter.
■When the security system alarm activates
The horn sounds intermittently, and all of the exterior lights flash.
■To deactivate the security system alarm
Unlock the vehicle using the key or remote tr ansmitter or turn the ignition switch to
ON
(w. The system, along with the horn and flashing lights, is deactivated.
1 Immobilizer System
NOTICE
Leaving the ignition key in the vehicle can result in
theft or accidental move ment of the vehicle.
Always take the ignition key with you whenever you
leave the vehicle unattended.
Do not alter the system or add other devices to it.
Doing so may damage the system and make your
vehicle inoperable.
1 Security System Alarm
The security alarm continues for a maximum of two
minutes until the security system alarm deactivates.
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Controls
■Setting the security system alarm
The security system alarm automatically sets when the following conditions have
been met:
• The ignition switch is in LOCK
(0, and the key has been removed from the
ignition switch.
• The hood is closed.
• Both doors and the hatch are locked with the key or the remote transmitter.
■When the security system alarm sets
The security system alarm indicator in the instrument panel blinks. When the
blinking interval changes after about 15 seconds, the security system alarm is set.
■To cancel the security system alarm
The security system alarm is canceled when the vehicle is unlocked using the key or
remote transmitter, or the igniti on switch is turned to ON
(w. The security system
alarm indicator goes off at the same time.
■The panic button on the remote
transmitter
If you press the panic button for
approximately one seco nd, the following will
occur for about 30 seconds:
• The horn sounds.
• Some exterior lights flash.
■Canceling panic mode
Press any button on the remote transmitter, or turn the ignition switch to ON
(w.
■Panic Mode
1Security System Alarm
Do not set the security system alarm when someone
is in the vehicle or a window is open. The system can
accidentally activate when unlocking the door with
the lock tab or the master door lock switch.
If the 12 volt battery goes dead after you have set the
security system alarm, the security alarm may go off
once the battery is re charged or replaced.
If this occurs, deactivate the security system alarm by
unlocking a door using the ke y or remote transmitter.
Do not attempt to alter th is system or add another
device to it.
Panic
Button
324
Index
Fuel Economy............................................ 221
Fuel Fill Cap ......................................... 20, 220
Message .................................................. 298
Fuel Fill Door ....................................... 20, 219
Fuses .......................................................... 301
Inspecting and Changing ......................... 304
Locations ......................................... 301, 302
G
Gasoline (Fuel) Economy ................................................. 221
Gauge ....................................................... 81
Information ............................................. 218
Instant Fuel Economy ................................. 81
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 68
Refueling ................................................. 218
Gauges ......................................................... 81
Gear Shift Lever Positions Automatic Transmission (CVT) ................. 185
Glass (care) ................................................ 270
Glove Box .................................................. 128
H
Halogen Bulbs ........................................... 244
Handling the Unexpected ........................ 273
HandsFreeLink® (HFL)............................... 160
HFL Buttons ............................................. 160
HFL Menus .............................................. 162
HFL Status Display.................................... 161 Phone Setup............................................ 164
Hatch ......................................................... 105
Door/Hatch Open Indicator.................. 31, 69
Unable to Open....................................... 307
Hazard Warning Button .............................. 2
Head Restraints ........................................ 124
Headlights ................................................. 112
Aiming .................................................... 244
Automatic Operation............................... 113
Dimming ................................................. 112
Operating................................................ 112
Heaters (Seat) ........................................... 135
HFL (HandsFreeLink ®)............................... 160
High Temperature Indicator ...................... 72
High-Beam Indicator .................................. 73
Hill Start Assist System ............................. 182
Honda IMA System ..................................... 10
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Identification Numbers ............................ 312
Engine and Transmission ......................... 312
Vehicle Identification ............................... 312
Ignition Switch ......................................... 111
Illumination Control ................................. 117
Knob ....................................................... 117
IMA Battery Charge Level Indicator .......... 82
IMA System Indicator ................................. 72
Immobilizer System .................................. 107
Indicator.................................................... 75 Indicators
.................................................... 66
7-Speed Manual Shift Mode ..................... 74
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................... 69
Auto Idle Stop........................................... 75
Charging System............................... 67, 297
CRUISE CONTROL ............................. 75, 203
CRUISE MAIN.................................... 75, 202
Door Open.......................................... 31, 69
ECON Mode ............................................. 76
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System ............................................ 71, 299
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, 296
Low Temperature...................................... 73
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS .................... 71, 207
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 67, 298
NORMAL Mode ........................................ 76
Parking Brake and Brak e System ....... 66, 299
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
Checking .................................................. 38
Fastening .................................................. 35
Installing a Child Seat................................ 58
Pregnant Women...................................... 37
Reminder .................................................. 33
Warning Indicator ............................... 33, 68
Seat Heaters ............................................. 135
Security System
Immobilizer System Indicator..................... 75
Security System Alarm Indicator ................ 75
SEL/RESET Button ....................................... 90
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 57
Selector Knob (Audio) ............................. 145
Setting the Clock ........................................ 98
Shift Lever .................................................. 19
Automatic Transmission (CVT)................. 185
Operation ................................................. 19
Operation (Automatic Transmission)........ 186
Operation (Manual Transmission) ............ 190
Releasing ................................................ 293
Won’t Move ........................................... 293
Shift Lever Position Indicator .................. 186
Shifting Automatic Transmission (CVT)................. 185
Manual Transmission .............................. 190
Side Airbags ............................................... 46
Cutoff System ........................................... 48
Off Indicator ............................................. 48
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 49
Snow Tires ................................................ 263
Spare Tire ......................................... 275, 311 Spark Plugs
................................................ 310
Specifications ............................................ 310
Specified Fuel .................................... 218, 310
Speedometer .............................................. 81
SPORT Mode ....................................... 76, 199
SRS Airbags (Airbags) ................................. 39
Starting the Engine .................................. 180
Does Not Start ......................................... 290
Engine Switch Buzzer .............................. 111
Jump Starting .......................................... 291
Steering Wheel ......................................... 119
Adjusting ................................................. 119
Stopping .................................................... 214
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ........ 42
Switches (Around the Steering Wheel) ........ 2, 3, 111
System Message Indicator .......................... 72
T
Tachometer................................................. 81
Tailgate Release Button ........................................ 106
Tailgate Release Button ........................... 106
Temperature High Temperature Indicator ....................... 72
Low Temperature Indicator ........................ 73
Temperature Sensor ................................. 138
Temporarily Repairing a Flat Tire ............ 281
Time (Setting) ............................................. 98 Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) ..................................................... 207
Indicator............................................ 71, 300
Tires ........................................................... 255
Air Pressure ..................................... 256, 311
Checking and Maintaining ...................... 255
Compact Spare Tire ......................... 275, 311
Inspection ............................................... 255
Labeling .................................................. 256
Puncture (Flat Tire) .................................. 275
Regulations ............................................. 258
Rotation .................................................. 262
Tire Chains .............................................. 263
Wear Indicators ....................................... 260
Winter..................................................... 263
Tools .......................................................... 274
Towing a Trailer ....................................... 179
Towing Hook ............................................ 306
Towing Your Vehicle ................................ 179
Emergency .............................................. 305
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) ........ 207
Indicator............................................ 71, 300
Transmission Automatic (CVT)...................................... 185
Fluid ................................................ 240, 241
Manual ................................................... 190
Number................................................... 312
Shift Lever Position Indicator.................... 186
Trip Meter ................................................... 84