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Quick Reference Guide
Instrument Panel (P 63)
System Indicators
Malfunction Indicator
Lamp
Low Oil Pressure
Indicator
Charging System
Indicator
Anti-lock Brake System
(ABS ) Indicator
Vehicle Stability Assist
(VSA ®) System
Indicator
VSA ® OFF Indicator Electric Power Steering
(EPS) System Indicator
Lights Indicators
Lights On Indicator
High Beam Indicator
Fog Light Indicator
*
Immobilizer System
Indicator Seat Belt Reminder
Indicator
System Indicators
CRUISE CONTROL
Indicator
System Message
Indicator
Parking Brake and
Brake System
Indicator (Red) Supplemental
Restraint System
Indicator
Side Airbag Off
Indicator
Door and Trunk Open
Indicator
CRUISE MAIN
Indicator
Low Fuel Indicator
Gauges (P 78)/Multi-Information Display (P 79)/System Indicators (P 64)
Low Tire Pressure/
TPMS Indicator Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators
Keyless Access System
Indicator
Temperature Gauge
Security System Alarm Indicator
Fuel Gauge
Tachometer
Multi-Information Display
Speedometer
Shift Lever Position Indicator*
Gear Position Indicator*
Canada
U.S.
CanadaU.S.
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Quick Reference Guide
VSA® OFF Button (P 233)
● The vehicle stability assist (VSA® ) system
helps stabilize the vehicle during
cornering, and helps maintain traction
while accelerating on loose or slippery
road surfaces.
● VSA ® comes on automatically every time
you start the engine.
● To turn VSA ® on or off, press and hold
the button until you hear a beep.
Cruise Control (P 229)
● Cruise control allows you to maintain a
set speed without keeping your foot on
the accelerator pedal.
● To use cruise control, press the CRUISE
button, then press DECEL/SET once you
have achieved the desired speed (above
25 mph or 40 km/h).
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
(P 234)
● The TPMS monitors tire pressure.
● The TPMS is turned on automatically
every time you start the engine.
U.S. models only
Refueling (P 243)
aPush the fuel fill door
release handle.
bTurn the fuel fill cap
slowly to remove the
cap.
cPlace the cap in the
holder on the fuel fill
door.
dAfter refueling, screw
the cap back on until it
clicks at least once.
Fuel recommendation: Unleaded premiu m gasoline with a pump octane
number 91 or higher recommended
Fuel tank capacity: 13.2 US gal (50 L)
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Driving
This chapter discusses driving, refueling, and information on items such as accessories.
Before Driving
Driving Preparation .......................... 210
Maximum Load Limit........................ 213
Towing a Trailer Towing Your Vehicle ........................ 215
When Driving Starting the Engine .......................... 216
Precautions While Driving................. 220
Automatic Transmission ................... 221
Shifting .......................................... 222
Shifting .......................................... 226
Automatic transmission models
Manual transmission models
Cruise Control ................................. 229
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®), aka Electronic
Stability Control (ESC), System ............... 232
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ... 234
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) - Required Federal Explanation ......... 235
Braking
Brake System ................................... 237
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ........... 239
Brake Assist System.......................... 240
Parking Your Vehicle When Stopped................................. 241 Parking Your Vehicle
........................ 241
Multi-View Rear Camera .................. 242
Refueling Fuel Information .............................. 243
How to Refuel ................................. 244
Fuel Economy .................................... 245
Improving Fuel Economy .................. 245
Accessories and Modifications Accessories ...................................... 246
Modifications................................... 246
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uuWhen Driving uTire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) - Required Federal Explanation
Continued
Driving
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) - Required
Federal Explanation
Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked
monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure
recommended by the vehicle manufa cturer on the vehicle placard
or tire inflation pressure label.
(If your vehicle has tires of a diff erent size than the size indicated
on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you should
determine the proper tire inflat ion pressure for those tires.)
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with
a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) that illuminates a low
tire pressure telltale
when one or more of your tires is significantly under-inflated.
Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illuminates, you
should stop and check your tires as soon as possible, and inflate
them to the proper pressure.
Driving on a significantly under-inf lated tire causes the tire to
overheat and can lead to tire fail ure. Under-inflation also reduces
fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect the vehicle's
handling and stopping ability.
U.S. models
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Driving
Fuel Economy
Improving Fuel Economy
Fuel economy depends on several conditions, including driving conditions, your
driving habits, the condition of your vehicle, and loading. Depending on these and
other conditions, you may or may not achieve the rated fuel economy of this vehicle.
You can optimize your fuel economy with proper maintenance of your vehicle.
Always maintain your vehicle in accordance with the messages displayed on the
multi-information display.
• Use the recommended viscosit y engine oil, displaying the API Certification Seal.
• Maintain the specified tire pressure.
• Do not load the vehicle with excess cargo.
• Keep your vehicle clean. A buildup of snow or mud on your vehicle's underside
adds weight and increases wind resistance.
■Maintenance and Fuel Economy
1Improving Fuel Economy
Direct calculation is the recommended method to
determine actual fuel consumed while driving.
In Canada, posted fuel economy numbers are
established following a simulated test. For more
information on how this test is performed, please visit
http://oee.nrcan.gc.ca/
Miles driven Gallons of
fuel Miles per
Gallon
100 L per 100 km
Kilometers
driven
Liters of
fuel
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Maintenance
Before Performing Maintenance
Inspection and Maintenance
For your safety, perform all listed inspections and maintenance to keep your vehicle
in good condition. If you become aware of any abnormality (noise, smell, insufficient
brake fluid, oil residue on the ground, etc.), have your vehicle inspected by a dealer.
(Note, however, that service at a dealer is not mandatory to keep your warranties in
effect.) Refer to the separate maintena nce booklet for detailed maintenance and
inspection information.
■Daily inspections
Perform inspections before long distance trips, when washing the vehicle, or when
refueling.
■Periodic inspections
• Check the automatic transmi ssion fluid level monthly.
2Automatic Transmission Fluid P. 270
•Check the brake fluid level monthly.
2 Brake/Clutch Fluid P. 272
•Check the tire pressure monthly. Examin e the tread for wear and foreign objects.
2Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 286
•Check the operation of the exterior lights monthly.
2 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 274
•Check the condition of the wiper bl ades at least every six months.
2Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 284
■Types of Inspection and Maintenance
1Inspection and Maintenance
Maintenance, replacement, or repair of
emissions control devices and systems may be
done by any automotive repair establishment or
individuals using parts that are “certified” to
EPA standards.
According to state and fede ral regulations, failure to
perform maintenance on the maintenance main
items marked with # will not void your emissions
warranties. However, all ma intenance services should
be performed in accordan ce with the intervals
indicated by the mult i-information display.
2 Maintenance Service Items P. 254
If you want to perform complex maintenance tasks
that require more skills a nd tools, you can purchase a
subscription to the Service Express website at
www.techinfo.honda.com .
2 Authorized Manuals P. 341
If you want to perform ma intenance yourself, make
sure that you have the necessary tools and skills first.
After performing ma intenance, update the records in
the separate maintenance booklet.
U.S. models
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Maintenance
Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires
To safely operate your vehicle, your tires must be of the proper type and size, in
good condition with adequate tread, and properly inflated.
■Inflation guidelines
Properly inflated tires provide the best combination of handlin g, tread life, and comfort.
Refer to the driver’s doorjamb label or spec ification’s page for the specified pressure.
Underinflated tires wear unevenly, adversely affect handling and fuel economy, and
are more likely to fail from overheating.
Overinflated tires make your vehicle ride harshly, are more prone to road hazards,
and wear unevenly.
Every day before you drive, look at each of the tires. If one looks lower than the
others, check the pressure with a tire gauge.
At least once a month or before long trips, use a gauge to measure the pressure in
all tires, including the spare. Even tires in good condition can lose 1 to 2 psi (10 to
20 kPa, 0.1 to 0.2 kgf/cm
2) per month.
■Inspection guidelines
Every time you check inflation, also examine the tires and valve stems.
Look for:
• Bumps or bulges on the side or in the tread . Replace the tire if you find any cuts,
splits, or cracks in the si de of the tire. Replace it if you see fabric or cord.
• Remove any foreign objects and inspect for air leaks.
• Uneven tread wear. Have a deal er check the wheel alignment.
• Excessive tread wear.
2 Wear Indicators P. 291
•Cracks or other damage around valve stem.
1Checking Tires
Measure the air pressure when tires are cold. This
means the vehicle has been parked for at least three
hours, or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km). If
necessary, add or releas e air until the specified
pressure is reached.
If checked when hot, tire pressure can be as much as
4 – 6 psi (30 – 40 kPa, 0.3 – 0.4 kgf/cm
2) higher than
if checked when cold.
Have a dealer check the tires if you feel a consistent
vibration while driving. Ne w tires and any that have
been removed and reinst alled should be properly
balanced.
3WARNING
Using tires that are excessively worn or
improperly inflated can cause a crash in
which you can be seriously hurt or killed.
Follow all instruction s in this owner’s
manual regarding ti re inflation and
maintenance.
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Index
343
Index
Index
A
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System).................. 239
Accessories and Modifications ................ 246
Accessory Power Sockets ......................... 134
Additives
Coolant .................................................. 268
Engine Oil ............................................... 261
Washer ................................................... 273
Additives, Engine Oil ............................... 261
Adjusting Armrest .................................................. 130
Front Seats.............................................. 123
Head Restraints ....................................... 126
Mirrors.................................................... 121
Rear Seat ................................................ 129
Steering Wheel ....................................... 120
Temperature ............................................. 81
Air Conditioning System (Climate Control System) .................................................... 136
Changing the Mode................................ 136
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows .............................................. 137
Dust and Pollen Filter .............................. 297
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode................... 136
Sensors ................................................... 139
Synchronized Mode ................................ 138
Using Automatic Climate Control............ 136
Air Pressure .............................. 287, 331, 333
Airbags ....................................................... 33
Advanced Airbags ..................................... 39
After a Collision ........................................ 36 Airbag Care ............................................... 47
Event Data Recorder .................................... 0
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 36
Indicator ........................................ 44, 67, 71
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator .................. 45
Sensors ...................................................... 33
Side Airbag Cutoff System ......................... 42
Side Airbag Off Indicator ........................... 46
Side Airbags .............................................. 40
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 43
AM/FM Radio ............................................ 151
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 239
Indicator .................................................... 67
Armrest ..................................................... 130
Audio Remote Controls ............................ 149
Audio System ............................................ 142
Adjusting the Sound ................................ 150
Auxiliary Input Jack .................................. 143
Error Messages ........................................ 170
General Information ................................ 173
iPhone ..................................................... 176
iPod ......................................................... 158
MP3/WMA/AAC ...................................... 163
Pandora ®................................................. 161
Reactivating ............................................. 144
Recommended CDs ................................. 174
Recommended Devices ............................ 176
Security Code .......................................... 144
Theft Protection ....................................... 144
USB Adapter Cable .................................. 143
USB Flash Drives ...................................... 176 Audio/Information Screen
....................... 146
Authorized Manuals ................................ 341
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................. 101
Customize ................................................. 86
Automatic Lighting .................................. 115
Automatic Transmission ........................... 221
Creeping ................................................. 221
Fluid ........................................................ 270
Kickdown ................................................ 221
Operating the Shift Lever................... 15, 223
Shift Lever Does Not Move ...................... 317
Shifting ................................................... 222
Auxiliary Input Jack .................................. 143
Average Fuel Economy .............................. 81
Average Speed ........................................... 82
B
Battery...................................................... 295
Charging System Indicator................. 65, 320
Jump Starting .......................................... 314
Maintenance (Checki ng the Battery) ........ 295
Maintenance (Replacing) ......................... 296
Belts (Seat) .................................................. 26
Beverage Holders ..................................... 133
Bluetooth ® Audio ..................................... 166
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®..................... 179
Booster Seats (For Children) ...................... 59
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