Contents
Child Safety P. 52Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 64Safety Labels P. 65Opening and Closing the Trunk P. 99 Security System P. 103 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 106
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 110 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 125
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items P. 135 Climate Control System P. 144Audio Error Messages P. 264General Information on the Audio System P. 270
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ® P. 314, 351 Compass
* P. 389
When Driving P. 401 Braking P. 440Parking Your Vehicle P. 444
Accessories and Modifications P. 450Maintenance Under the Hood P. 459 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 475
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 485 Battery P. 494 Remote Transmitter Care P. 495
Cleaning P. 498Engine Does Not Start P. 511 Jump Starting P. 514Shift Lever Does Not Move P. 517
Fuses P. 524 Emergency Towing P. 527Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 535 Reporting Safety Defects P. 536
Authorized Manuals P. 541 Customer Service Information P. 542
Quick Reference Guide
P. 4
Safe Driving
P. 27
Instrument Panel
P. 67
Controls
P. 85
Features
P. 149
Driving
P. 391
Maintenance
P. 451
Handling the Unexpected
P. 503
Information
P. 529
Index
P. 546
450Driving
Accessories and ModificationsAccessoriesWhen installing accessories, check the following:
•Do not install accessories on the windshield. They can obstruct your view and
delay your reaction to driving conditions.
• Do not install accessories over areas marked SRS AIRBAG, on the sides or backs
of the front seats, on front or si de pillars, or near the side windows.
Accessories installed in these areas may interfere with proper operation of the
vehicle’s airbags or may be propelled into you or another occupant if the airbags
deploy.
• Be sure electronic accessories do not overload electrical circuits or interfere with
proper operation of your vehicle.
2 Fuses P. 524
•Before installing any electronic accessory, have the installer contact a dealer for
assistance. If possible, have a dealer inspect the final installation.ModificationsDo not modify your vehicle or use non-Honda components that can affect its
handling, stability, and reliability.
Overall vehicle performance can be affected. Always make sure all equipment is
properly installed and maintained, and that it meets federal, state, province,
territory, and local regulations.
1Accessories and Modifications
Honda Genuine accessories are recommended to
ensure proper operation on your vehicle.
3
WARNING
Improper accessories or modifications can
affect your vehicle's handling, stability, and
performance, and cause a crash in which
you can be seriously hurt or killed.
Follow all instruc tions in this owner's
manual regarding accessories and
modifications.
503
Handling the Unexpected
This chapter explains how to handle unexpected troubles.
Tools
Types of Tools .................................. 504
If a Tire Goes Flat Changing a Flat Tire ......................... 505
Engine Does Not Start Checking the Engine ........................ 511If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak .......................................... 512Emergency Engine Stop ................... 513
Jump Starting .................................... 514
Shift Lever Does Not Move .............. 517Overheating
How to Handle Overheating............. 518
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On ............................................. 520If the Charging System Indicator Comes
On ................................................. 520
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks ................................... 521If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On ........................... ....... 522
If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System
Indicator Comes On............................ 522If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or Blinks ....................... 523
Fuses Fuse Locations ................................. 524
Inspecting and Changing Fuses ........ 526
Emergency Towing ........................... 527
511Handling the Unexpected
Engine Does Not StartChecking the EngineIf the engine does not start, check the starter.
Starter condition
Checklist
Starter doesn’t turn or turns
over slowly.
The battery may be dead. Check
each of the items on the right and
respond accordingly.
Check brightness of the interior lights.
Turn on the interior lights and check the brightness.●If the interior lights are dim or do not come on at all
2Battery P. 494
●If the interior lights come on normally
2 Fuses P. 524
The starter turns over normally
but the engine doesn’t start.
There may be a problem with the
fuse. Check each of the items on
the right and respond accordingly. Review the engine start procedure.
Follow its instructions, and try to start the engine again.
2
Starting the Engine P. 401, 403
Check the immobilizer system indicator.
When the immobilizer system indicator is blinking, the engine cannot be started.
2Immobilizer System P. 103
Check the fuel level.
There should be enough fuel in the tank.
2 Fuel Gauge P. 81
Check the fuse.
Check all fuses, or have the vehicle checked by a dealer.
2Inspecting and Changing Fuses P. 526
If the problem continues:
2Emergency Towing P. 527
1Checking the Engine
If you must start the vehicle immediately, use an
assisting vehicle to jump start it.
2 Jump Starting P. 514
524Handling 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 entry 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
525
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 protec ted 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
526
uuFuses uInspecting and Changing Fuses
Handling the Unexpected
Inspecting and Changing Fuses
1. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK
(0
*1. Turn
headlights and all accessories off.
2. Remove the fuse box cover.
3. Check the large fuse in the engine
compartment.
u If the fuse is blown, use a Phillips-head
screwdriver to remove the screw and
replace it with a new one.
4. Inspect the small fuses in the engine
compartment and the vehicle interior.
u If there is a burned out fuse, remove it
with the fuse puller and replace it with a
new one.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of
an ignition switch.
1 Inspecting and Changing FusesNOTICEReplacing a fuse with one that has a higher rating
greatly increases the chances of damaging the
electrical system.
Replace fuse with a spare fuse of the same specified
amperage.
Confirm the specified amperage using the charts on
P. 524 to 525.
There is a fuse puller on the back of the engine
compartment fuse box cover.
Combined
Fuse Blown FuseFuse Puller
549Index
Fuel..................................................... 20, 447
Economy................................................. 449
Gauge ...................................................... 81
Instant Fuel Economy ................................ 83
Low Fuel Indicator..................................... 71
Range ....................................................... 84
Recommendation.................................... 447
Refueling ................................................ 447
Fuel Economy ........................................... 449
Fuel Fill Cap ........................................ 20, 448
Message ................................................. 521
Fuel Fill Door ...................................... 20, 448
Fuses ......................................................... 524
Inspecting and Changing ........................ 526
Locations ........................................ 524, 525GGasoline (Fuel) Economy................................................. 449
Gauge ...................................................... 81
Information............................................. 447
Instant Fuel Economy ................................ 83
Low Fuel Indicator..................................... 71
Refueling ................................................ 447
Gauges ........................................................ 81
Gear Shift Lever Positions
Automatic Transmission .......................... 413
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) .................................................... 409
Manual Transmission .............................. 418 Glass (care)
................................................ 501
Glove Box .................................................. 137
HHalogen Bulbs ................................... 475, 478
Handling the Unexpected ........................ 503
HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) ....................... 314, 351
Auto Answer ................................... 330, 366
Automatic Import of Cellular Phonebook and
Call History .................................... 332, 368
Automatic Transferring .................... 330, 366
Displaying Messages ........................ 346, 385
Editing User Name ................................... 365
HFL Buttons ..................................... 314, 351
HFL Menus ...................................... 317, 353
HFL Status Display ........................... 316, 352
Limitations for Manual Operation .... 316, 352
Making a Call .................................. 336, 377
Options During a Call ...................... 343, 382
Phone Setup .................................... 322, 357
Phonebook Phonetic Modification ........... 372
Receiving a Call ............................... 342, 381
Receiving a Text/E-Mail Message ...... 344, 383
Ring Tone ........................................ 331, 367
Selecting a Mail Account ................. 345, 384
Speed Dial ....................................... 333, 369
To Create a Security PIN .................. 329, 364
To Set Up a Text/E-Mail Message Options ......................................... 327, 362
Use Contact Photo .......................... 331, 367 Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Audio
.................. 238
Hazard Warning Button .............................. 4
Head Restraints ........................................ 130
Headlights ................................................. 115
Aiming .................................................... 475
Automatic Operation............................... 116
Dimming ......................................... 115, 118
Operating................................................ 115
Heaters (Seat) ........................................... 143
High Beam Indicator .................................. 74
Hill Start Assist System ..................... 402, 406
HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver ............ 312
IIdentification Numbers
Engine and Transmission ......................... 534
Vehicle Identification ............................... 534
Ignition Switch ......................................... 110
Illumination Control Knob ....................................................... 120
Immobilizer System .................................. 103
Indicator.................................................... 74
Indicators .................................................... 68
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)..................... 71
Brake System (Amber) ............................... 68
Brake System (Red) .................................... 68
Charging System ............................... 69, 520
CRUISE CONTROL ............................. 77, 422
CRUISE MAIN .................................... 77, 421