If the system repeatedly does not
recognize the coding of your key,
contact your dealer.
Do not attempt to alter this system
or add other devices to it. Electrical
problems could result that may make
your vehicle inoperable.
If you lose your key and you cannot
start the engine, contact your dealer.
The immobilizer system protects
your vehicle f rom thef t. If an
improperly coded key (or other
device) is used, the engine’s f uel
system is disabled.
When you turn the ignition switch to
the ON (II) position, the immobilizer
system indicator should come on
brief ly, then go of f . If the indicator
starts to blink, it means the system
does not recognize the coding of the
key. Turn the ignition switch to the
LOCK (0) position, remove the key,
reinsert it, and turn the ignition
switch to the ON (II) position again.
The system may not recognize your
key’s coding if another immobilizer
key or other metal object (i.e. key
chain) is near the ignition switch
when you insert the key. This device complies with the
appropriate requirements or the
required standards. See
pagef or
more inf ormation. 392
Immobilizer System
130
Always take the ignition key with you
whenever you leave the vehicle alone.
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Inst rument s and Cont rolsTOC
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´
Wheels:
Tires:
See page f or DOT tire quality
grading information, and page 384
f or tire size inf ormation. Tires marked ‘‘M S’’ or ‘‘All
Season’’ on the sidewall have an all-
weather tread design suitable for
most winter driving conditions.
For the best perf ormance in snowy
or icy conditions, you should install
snow tires or tire chains. They may
be required by local laws under
certain conditions.
If you mount snow tires on your
vehicle, make sure they are radial
tires of the same size and load range
as original tires. Mount snow tires on
all f our wheels. The traction
provided by snow tires on dry roads
maybelowerthanyouroriginaltires.
Check with the tire dealer f or
maximum speed recommendations.
Because your vehicle has limited tire
clearance, Honda strongly
recommends using the chains listed
below, made by Security Chain
Company (SCC). Mount tire chains on your tires when
required by driving conditions or
local laws. Install them only on the
f ront tires.
Cable-type: SCC RADIAL CHAIN
SC1026
382
Wheel and T ire Specif ications Winter Driving
Snow T iresT ire Chains
Tires
342
15x6J
P185/60R15 84T
Installing improper tires on your
vehicle can affect handling and
stability. This can cause a crash
in which you can be seriously
hurt or killed.
Always use the size and type of
tires recommended in this
owner’s manual.
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When installing cables, f ollow the
manuf acturer’s instructions, and
mount them as tight as you can.
Make sure they are not contacting
the brake lines or suspension. Drive
slowly with them installed. If you
hear them coming into contact with
the body or chassis, stop and
investigate. Remove them as soon as
you begin driving on cleared roads.Clean the wheels as you would the
rest of the exterior. Wash them
with the same solution, and rinse
them thoroughly.
Aluminum alloy wheels have a
protective clear-coat that keeps the
aluminum from corroding and
tarnishing. Cleaning the wheels with
harsh chemicals (including some
commercial wheel cleaners) or a stiff
brush can damage the clear-coat.
To clean the wheels, use a mild
detergent and a soft brush or sponge.
If equipped
Wheels
Tires
343
Using the wrong chains, or not
properly installing chains, can
damage the brake lines and
cause a crash in which you can
be seriously injured or killed.
Follow all instructions in this
owner’s manual regarding the
selection and use of tire chains.
Traction devices that are the wrong
size or improperly installed can
damage your vehicle’s brake lines,
suspension, body, and wheels. Stop
driving if they are hitting any part of
the vehicle.
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Check the air pressure of the
compact spare tire every time you
check the other tires. It should be
inf lated to:Replace the tire when you can see
the tread wear indicator bars. The
replacement tire should be the same
size and design, mounted on the
samewheel.Thesparetireisnot
designed to be mounted on a regular
wheel, and the spare wheel is not
designed f or mounting a regular tire.
Use the compact spare tire as a
temporary replacement only. Get
your regular tire repaired or replaced,
and put it back on your vehicle as
soon as you can.
Follow these precautions:
Never exceed 50 mph (80 km/h).
This tire gives a harsher ride and
less traction on some road
surf aces. Use greater caution
while driving. Do not use your compact spare
tire on another vehicle unless it is
thesamemakeandmodel. Do not mount snow chains on the
compact spare tire.
After the flat tire is replaced with
the spare tire, the low tire
pressure/TPMS indicator stays on
while driving. Af ter several miles
(kilometers) driving, this indicator
begins to f lash, then stays on
again. You will also see a ‘‘CHECK
TPMS SYSTEM’’ message on the
multi-inf ormation display. This is
normal; the system cannot
monitor the spare tire pressure.
Manually check the spare tire
pressure to be sure it is correct.
On U.S. models
Compact Spare Tire
348
INDICATOR LOCATION MARK
TREAD WEAR INDICATOR BAR
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm)
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µ
µ If , due to damage, your vehicle must
be towed with the f ront wheels on
the ground, do this:
With the f ront wheels on the ground,
it is best to tow the vehicle no farther
than 50 miles (80 km), and keep the
speedbelow35mph(55km/h).
If your vehicle needs to be towed,
call a professional towing service or
organization. Never tow your
vehicle with just a rope or chain. It
is very dangerous.
Therearetwowaystotowyour
vehicle:
The tow
truck uses two pivoting arms that go
under the tires (front) and lift them
off the ground. The other two tires
remain on the ground. The operator
loads your vehicle on the back of a
truck. Start the engine.
Shif t to the D position and hold f or
5 seconds, then to N.
Turn of f the engine.
Release the parking brake.
Leave the ignition switch in the
ACCESSORY (I) position so the
steering wheel does not lock.Wheel-lif t Equipment
Flat -bed Equipment
T his is an
acceptable way to tow your vehicle. T his is the best way to
transport your vehicle.
Emergency Towing
374
Improper towing preparation will
damage the transmission. Follow the
above procedure exactly. If you cannot
shif t the transmission or start the
engine, your vehicle must be
transported with the f ront wheels of f
the ground.
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.............................
Braking System .285
.................
Break-in, New Vehicle . 244
Brightness Control, ...............................
Instruments .124
Bulb Replacement ..........................
Back-up Lights .327
..............................
Brake Lights .330
........
Front Side Marker Lights . 326
.........
Front Turn Signal Lights . 325
.................................
Headlights .321
..........................
Parking Lights .324
..........
Rear Turn Signal Lights . 327
............................
Specif ications .381
..............................
Bulbs, Halogen .321
..........................
Cargo Area Light .160
............................
Capacities Chart .380
.............
Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 56
.............................
Carrying Cargo .256
.............
CAUTION, Explanation of . iii
..................................
Ceiling Light .159
..............................
Center Pockets .157
...................................
Center Tray .156
........................
Certif ication Label .378 ............................................
Chains .342
....................
Changing a Flat Tire .349
Changing Oil ........................................
How to .312
......................................
When to .299
...
Charging System Indicator . 63,364
............
Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 262
.....................................
Child Saf ety .38
Child Seats .............
LATCH Anchor System . 47
.............................
Lower Anchor .47
............................
Tether Anchor .51
................
Childproof Door Locks . 134
.............................
Climate Control .162
.........................
Clock, Setting the .220
........................
CO in the Exhaust .387
............
Cold Weather, Starting in . 263
..............................
Compact Spare .348
.................
Console Compartment . 155
.............
Controls, Instruments and . 59
Coolant ........................................
Adding .315
....................................
Checking .250
.........................
Proper Solution .315
...............
Temperature Indicator . 67Crankcase Emissions Control
........................................
System .387
............
Cruise Control Operation . 222
.........................
Customer Service .394
...............
DANGER, Explanation of . iii
...................................
Dashboard .3, 60
..............
Daytime Running Lights . 123
............
Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 396
..............
Def ogger, Rear Window . 126
......
Def rosting the Windows . 165, 166
....................................
Dimensions .380
.............
Dimming the Headlights . 120
Dipstick ..........
Automatic Transmission . 318
..................................
Engine Oil .249
........................
Directional Signals .120
Disc Brake Pad Wear ...................................
Indicators .286
............................
Disc Player .173, 188
.....................
Disposal of Used Oil .314
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D
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..........
SRS, Additional Inf ormation . 25
...
Additional Safety Precautions . 37
..........
AdvancedAirbagSystem . 30
.............................
Airbag Service .36
How the Passenger Airbag Of f ......................
Indicator Works .35
How the Side Airbag Of f ......................
Indicator Works .34
..
How the SRS Indicator Works . 34
How Your Front Airbags .........................................
Work .28
...
How Your Side Airbags Work . 32
How Your Side Curtain ..........................
Airbags Work .33
........................
SRS Components .25
.............................
SRS Indicator .34, 64
..
START (Ignition Key Position) . 132
.......................
Starting the Engine .263
In Cold Weather at High ..................................
Altitude .263
................
With a Dead Battery . 358
........
Steam Coming f rom Engine . 360
Steering Wheel ..............................
Adjustments .128
...........
Anti-thef t Column Lock . 131
....................
Storing Your Vehicle .346 ......................................
Sun Visors .158
Supplemental Restraint System ......................................
Servicing .36
.........................
SRS Indicator .34, 64
...................
System Components . 25
.................................................
SVC .187
..................................
Synthetic Oil .311
Taillights, Changing ..........................................
Bulbs .330
.
Taking Care of the Unexpected . 347
Technical Descriptions ......
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 382
.....
Emissions Control Systems . 387
....................
Emissions Testing .390
.....................
Oxygenated Fuels .244
Three Way Catalytic ...............................
Converter .389
...................
Temperature Indicator . 67
..............
Tether Anchorage Points . 51
............................
Thef t Protection .219
Three Way Catalytic ...........................
Converter .388, 389 Tighten Fuel
.............................
Cap Message .247
..........................
Time, Setting the .220
....................................
Tire Chains .342
.........
Tire, How to Change a Flat . 349
...........................
Tire Inf ormation .382
.................................
Tire Labeling .383
Tire Pressure Monitoring ............
System (TPMS) . 289, 385
.............................
Check TPMS .385
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS ...........................
Indicator .66, 289
Required Federal ............................
Explanation .385
...............................................
Tires .338
..............................
Air Pressure .339
........................................
Chains .342
.........................
Checking Wear .340
..........................
Compact Spare .348
......
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 382
......................................
Inf lation .338
..................................
Inspection .339
..............................
Maintenance .340
...................................
Replacing .341
......................................
Rotating .341
................................
Service Lif e .340
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