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Tire Information
To safely operate your vehicle, your tires must be of the proper type and size, in good
condition with adequate tread, and properly infl ated.
Inflation Guidelines
• Properly infl ated tires provide the best combination of handling, tread life, and
comfort. Refer to the driver’s doorjamb label or the specifi cations (see page
134) for the specifi ed pressure.
• Underinfl ated tires wear unevenly, adversely affect handling and fuel economy,
and are more likely to fail from overheating.
• Overinfl ated 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.
• Measure the air pressure when tires are cold. This means the vehicle has been
parked for at least 3 hours, or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km). If necessary, add
or release air until the specifi ed pressure is reached, and then calibrate the
system (see page 106). If checked when hot, tire pressure can be as much as
4–6 psi (30–40 kPa, 0.3–0.5 kgf/cm
2) higher than checked when cold.
• 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 1–2 psi
(10–20 kPa, 0.1–0.2 kgf/cm
2) per month.
Inspection Guidelines
Every time you infl ate the tires, check for the following:
• Any damage to tires, including bumps, bulges, cuts, splits, or cracks in the side
or tread. Remove any foreign objects and inspect for air leaks. Replace tires if
you see fabric or cord.
• Uneven or excessive tread wear. Have a dealer check the wheel alignment.
• Cracks or other damage around the valve stems.
Wear Indicators
The groove where the wear indicator is located is
1/16 inch (1.6 mm) shallower than elsewhere on the
tire. If the tread has worn so low that the indicator is
exposed, replace the tire. Worn out tires have poor
traction on wet roads.Example of a wear
indicator mark
Tire and Loading Information Label
The label attached to the driver’s doorjamb provides necessary tire and
loading information.Using tires that are excessively worn or improperly infl ated can
cause a crash in which you can be seriously hurt or killed.
Follow all instructions in this owner’s manual regarding tire
infl ation and maintenance
.
WARNING
Original
tire sizesNumber of
people your
vehicle can
carryProper cold
tire pressureTotal weight
your vehicle can
carry
(do not exceed)
Tire and Wheel Replacement
Replace your tires with radials of the same size, load range, speed rating, and
maximum cold tire pressure rating (as shown on the tire’s sidewall). Using tires
of a different size or construction can cause certain vehicle systems to work
incorrectly. It is best to replace all four tires at the same time. If that isn’t possible,
replace the front or rear tires in pairs.
If you change or replace a wheel, make sure that the wheel’s specifi cations match
those of the original wheels.
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 the Owner’s
Manual.
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Tire Service Life
The life of your tires is dependent on many factors, including driving habits, road
conditions, vehicle loading, infl ation pressure, maintenance history, speed, and
environmental conditions (even when the tires are not in use).
In addition to regular inspections and infl ation pressure maintenance, it is
recommended that you have annual inspections performed once the tires reach
fi ve years old. All tires, including the spare, should be removed from service after
10 years from the date of manufacture, regardless of their condition or state of
wear.
Winter Tires
If driving on snowy or frozen roads, mount all season tires marked “M+S”, snow
tires, or tire chains; reduce speed; and maintain suffi cient distance between
vehicles when driving. For winter tires, select the size and load ranges that are the
same as the original tires, and mount them to all four wheels.
Tire Chains
Install tire chains on the front tires only. Because your vehicle has limited tire
clearance, we strongly recommend using the following chains: Cable type: SCC
Radial Chain SC1034.
Mount chains as tightly as you can, and make sure that they do not touch the
brake lines or suspension.
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.
NOTICE
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 guide regarding the selection and use of tire
chains.
WARNING
Tire Labeling
The tires that came on your vehicle have a number of markings. Those you
should be aware of are described below.
Here is an example of what each marking means:
215/55R17 94V
• 215: tire width in millimeters
• 55: aspect ratio (tire section height as
a percentage of its width)
• R: tire construction code (radial)
• 17: rim diameter in inches
• 94: load index (code indicating
maximum load tire can carry)
• V: speed symbol (code indicating
maximum speed rating)
Tire Identification Number (TIN)
The tire identifi cation number
(TIN) is a group of numbers
and letters that look like the
example below. TIN is located
on the sidewall of the tire.
Glossary of Tire Terminology
Cold Tire Pressure – The tire air pressure when the vehicle has been
parked for at least three hours or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km).
Load Rating – The maximum load that a tire is rated to carry for a given
infl ation pressure.
Maximum Infl ation Pressure – The maximum tire air pressure that the tire
can hold.
Maximum Load Rating – The load rating for a tire at the maximum
permissible infl ation pressure for that tire.
Recommended Infl ation Pressure – The cold tire infl ation pressure
recommended by the manufacturer.
Treadwear Indicators (TWI) – The projections within the principal grooves
designed to give a visual indication of the degrees of wear of the tread.
Tire size
Tire
identification
number (TIN)
Maximum
tire load
Maximum
tire pressure
Tire size
DOT B97R FW6X 2209
DOT: This indicates that the tire meets all
requirements of the U.S. Department of
Transportation.
B97R: Manufacturer’s identification mark
FW6X: Tire type code
22 09: Date of Transportation

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DOT Tire Quality Grading
The tires on your vehicle meet all U.S. Federal Safety Requirements. All tires are
also graded for treadwear, traction, and temperature performance according
to Department of Transportation (DOT) standards. The following explains these
gradings.
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread
shoulder and maximum section width.
For example:
Treadwear 200
Traction AA
Temperature A
All passenger car tires must conform to Federal Safety Requirements in
addition to these grades.
Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire
when tested under controlled conditions on a specifi ed government test course.
For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half (1 1/2) times as well
on the government course as a tire graded 100. The relative performance of
tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use, however, and may depart
signifi cantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits, service practices,
and differences in road characteristics and climate.
Traction
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, and C. Those grades
represent the tire’s ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled
conditions on specifi ed government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire
marked C may have poor traction performance.
WARNING: The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on straight-ahead
braking traction tests, and does not include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning,
or peak traction characteristics.
Temperature
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the tire’s
resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested
under controlled conditions on a specifi ed indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained
high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce
tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The grade
C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must
meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and
A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the
minimum required by law.
WARNING: The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that
is properly infl ated and not overloaded. Excessive speed, underinfl ation, or
excessive loading, either separately or in combination, can cause heat buildup
and possible tire failure.

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INDEX
ABS ................................................................25
Accessory Power Socket ...........................48
Airbags ............................................................9
About Your Airbags ..................................11
Advanced Airbags ......................................9
Airbag Care ...............................................14
Airbag System Components ...................13
Airbag System Indicators .......................11
Front Airbags (SRS) ....................................9
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator .............12
Side Airbags ..............................................10
Side Curtain Airbags ................................10
Supplemental Restraint System Indicator 11
Air Conditioning System .............................44
All Wheel Drive (AWD) ................................25
Ambient Meter .............................................94
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .............25, 92
Audio Commands .......................................141
Audio Operation ...........................................48
Accessory Power Socket .......................48
Auxiliary Input Jack .................................49
Bluetooth
® Audio ................................56, 64
Color Audio System ..................................51
Compact Disc (CD) .............................53, 61
FM/AM Radio ......................................52, 59
HDMI Port ..................................................48
HDMI Video ...............................................66
HondaLink™ ..............................................58
iPod
® .....................................................54, 62
Pandora® ....................................................65
SiriusXM® Radio .......................................60
Sound .........................................................50
Steering Wheel Controls .........................49
Touchscreen Operation ...........................57
USB Flash Drive ..................................55, 63
USB Port ....................................................48
Automatic Brake Hold .................................93
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror .......43
AUX Commands .........................................142
Auxiliary Input Jack .....................................49
AWD ...............................................................25
BACK button .................................................67
Battery .........................................................123
Bluetooth
® Audio ...................................56, 64
Bluetooth® Audio Commands ..................142
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (HFL) .............67
E-Mail .........................................................75
HFL Controls ........................................67, 70
HondaLink™ Assist ..................................76
Making a Call ......................................69, 73
Pairing a Phone ..................................68, 72
Siri Eyes Free ............................................76SMS Text Messaging ...............................75
Speed Dial ...........................................69, 74
Talk Button Tips .........................................71
Brake Assist System ...................................92
Brake depress ..............................................27
Brake hold .....................................................27
Brake system ..........................................24, 25
Braking ..........................................................91
Brightness Control .......................................36
Built-in key ....................................................30
Calibration ...................................................106
Carbon Monoxide Gas ..................................4
Cargo Area Lights ........................................37
Changing a Flat Tire ...................................107
Changing Settings ........................................29
Changing Wiper Blades ............................124
Charging system ..........................................24
Childproof Door Locks .................................32
Child Safety ...................................................15
Child Seat ......................................................17
Adding Security with a Tether ................20
Installing a Child Seat ..............................18
Selecting a Child Seat .............................17
Climate Control Commands ......................140
Climate Control System ...............................45
Clock ..............................................................47
Color Audio System .....................................51
Compact Disc (CD) .................................53, 61
Compact Disc (CD) Commands ................141
Contact Us ...................................................136
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) 89
Coolant .........................................................122
Cruise Control .........................................27, 95
Customer Information ...............................135
Customized Features ...................................29
CVT .................................................................89
Dashboard and Other Controls ....................2
Destination ....................................................80
Detour ............................................................83
Dialing a Number ...................................69, 73
Door Mirrors .................................................43
Door Operation .......................................31, 32
Door/tailgate open .......................................26
DOT Tire Quality Grading ..........................130
Driving ............................................................84
Braking .......................................................91
Cruise Control ...........................................95
Eco Assist System ....................................94
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) .........96
Ignition .......................................................88
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) ............97
LaneWatch™ .............................................98Maximum Load Limit ................................86
Multi-View Rear Camera .................99, 100
Paddle Shifters .........................................90
Power Mode ..............................................89
Refueling ..................................................101
Shifting .......................................................89
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA
®) ...............94
Eco Assist System .......................................94
ECON Button .................................................94
ECON mode ...................................................27
Electric parking brake .....................25, 27, 92
Electric Power Steering (EPS) ...................25
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ..............94
E-Mail .............................................................75
Emergency Engine Stop ............................105
Emergency Towing ....................................105
Engine and Fuel ..........................................134
Engine Coolant ...........................................122
Engine Oil ....................................................120
ENGINE START/STOP button .....................89
Exterior lights ..........................................27, 37
Fastening a Seat Belt ....................................7
FCW ..........................................................25, 27
Find Nearest Place ......................................81
Find Place Commands ...............................139
Flat Tire ........................................................107
Floor Mats .....................................................40
Fluids ............................................................134
FM/AM Radio ..........................................52, 59
FM/AM Radio Commands .........................141
Fog lights .................................................27, 37
Foot Brake .....................................................91
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) .25, 27, 96
Frequently Asked Questions ....................135
Front Airbags (SRS) .......................................9
Front Door Inner Handle .............................32
Front Seats ....................................................39
Front Wipers .................................................38
Fuel Information .........................................101
Fuse Locations ...........................................111
Handling Information .....................................4
Hang-Up/Back button .....................67, 70, 77
Hazard lights .................................................27
HDMI Port .....................................................48
HDMI Video ...................................................66
Headlight-Wiper Integration ......................38
Head Restraints ............................................41
Heated Windshield Button .........................46
HFL Controls ............................................67, 70
High beams ...................................................27
High temperature .........................................25
Home Address ..............................................80
HondaLink™ ..................................................58
HondaLink™ Assist ......................................76
Honda Roadside Assistance ....................137Hood .............................................................119
Ignition ...........................................................88
Immobilizer ....................................................27
Info Commands ..........................................143
Information Display .....................................28
Instrument Panel ..........................................24
Condition Indicators .................................26
Malfunction Indicators ............................24
On/Off Indicators ......................................27
Interior Lights ...............................................36
Intermittent Wipers .....................................38
iPod
® ........................................................54, 62
iPod® Commands .......................................142
Jump Starting .............................................102
Key ..................................................................30
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) ....25, 26, 97
LaneWatch™ ................................................98
Lap/Shoulder Seat Belts ...............................5
LATCH-Compatible Child Seat....................18
LDW ..............................................25, 26, 27, 97
Light Bulbs ..................................................134
Lights ..............................................................36
Locking the Tailgate .....................................31
Lock Tab .........................................................32
Low fuel .........................................................26
Low oil pressure ...........................................24
Low temperature ..........................................26
Low tire pressure .........................................26
Maintenance ..............................................116
Maintenance Minder™ ...................27, 117
Safety Precautions .................................116
Service Codes .........................................118
Under the Hood .......................................119
Making a Call ..........................................69, 73
Malfunction indicator lamp ........................25
Manual Transmission ..................................91
Map Display Commands ...........................138
Map Legend ..................................................82
Map Lights ....................................................36
Master Door Lock Switch ...........................32
Maximum Load Limit ...................................86
Mirrors ...........................................................43
Moonroof .......................................................35
Multi-View Rear Camera ....................99, 100
Navigation .....................................................77
Detour .........................................................83
Display and Controls ................................78
Entering a Destination .............................80
Find Nearest Place ...................................81
Home Address ..........................................80
Map Legend ..............................................82
Place Category .........................................81
Routing .......................................................82
Steering Wheel Controls .........................77
Street Address ..........................................80