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Handling the Unexpected
Jump Starting
Turn off the power to electric devices, such as audio and lights. Turn off the engine,
then open the hood. 1.Connect the first jumper cable to your
vehicle's battery + terminal.
2. Connect the other end of the first jumper
cable to the booster battery + terminal.
u Use a 12-volt booster battery only.
u When using an automotive battery
charger to boost your 12-volt battery,
select a lower charging voltage than 15-
volt. Check the charger manual for the
proper setting.
3. Connect the second jumper cable to the
booster battery - terminal.
4. Connect the other end of the second
jumper cable to the grounding point as
shown. Do not connect this jumper cable to
any other part.
5. If your vehicle is connected to another
vehicle, start the assisting vehicle's engine
and increase its rpm slightly.
6. Attempt to start your ve hicle's engine. If it
turns over slowly, check that the jumper
cables have good metal-to-metal contact.
■Jump Starting Procedure1 Jump Starting
Securely attach the jumper cables clips so that they
do not come off when the e ngine vibrates. Also be
careful not to tangle the ju mper cables or allow the
cable ends to touch each other while attaching or
detaching the jumper cables.
Battery performance degrades in cold conditions and
may prevent the engi ne from starting.
3WARNING
A battery can explode if you do not follow
the correct procedure, seriously injuring
anyone nearby.
Keep all sparks, open flames, and smoking
materials away from the battery.
Booster
Battery
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Handling the Unexpected
Overheating
How to Handle Overheating
Overheating symptoms are as follows:
•The temperature gauge needle is at th e mark or the engine suddenly loses
power.
• Steam or spray comes out of the engine compartment.
■First thing to do
1. Immediately park the vehicle in a safe place.
2. Turn off all accessories and turn on the hazard warning lights.
u No steam or spray present: Keep the engine running and open the hood.
u Steam or spray is present: Turn off the engine and wait until it subsides.
Then open the hood.
1 How to Handle Overheating
NOTICE
Continuing to drive with the temperature gauge
needle at the mark may damage the engine.
3WARNING
Steam and spray from an overheated
engine can seriously scald you.
Do not open the hood if steam is coming
out.
H
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uuOverheating uHow to Handle Overheating
Handling the Unexpected
■Next thing to do
1.Check that the cooling fan is operating and
stop the engine once the temperature
gauge needle comes down.
u If the cooling fan is not operating,
immediately stop the engine.
2. Once the engine has cooled down, inspect
the coolant level and check the cooling
system components for leaks.
u If the coolant level in the reserve tank is
low, add coolant until it reaches the
MAX mark.
u If there is no coolant in the reserve tank,
check that the radiator is cool. Cover the
radiator cap with a heavy cloth and open
the cap. If necessary, add coolant up to
the base of the filler neck, and put the
cap back on.
■Last thing to do
Once the engine has cooled sufficiently, re start it and check the temperature gauge.
If the temperature gauge needle has gone dow n, resume driving. If it has not gone
down, contact a dealer for repairs.
1 How to Handle Overheating
If the coolant is leaking, contact a dealer for repairs.
Use water as an emergency/temporary measure only.
Have a dealer flush the system with proper antifreeze
as soon as possible.
3WARNING
Removing the radiator cap while the
engine is hot can cause the coolant to spray
out, seriously scalding you.
Always let the engine and radiator cool
down before removing the radiator cap.
MAX
Reserve
Tank
MIN
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Handling the Unexpected
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On
■Reasons for the indicator to come on
Comes on when the engine oil pressure is low.
■What to do as soon as the indicator comes on
1. Immediately park the vehicle on level ground in a safe place.
2. If necessary, turn the ha zard warning lights on.
■What to do after parking the vehicle
1. Stop the engine and let it sit for about three minutes.
2. Open the hood and check the oil level.
u Add oil as necessary.
2 Oil Check P. 466
3.Start the engine and check th e low oil pressure indicator.
u The indicator goes off: Start driving again.
u The indicator does not go off within 10 seconds: Stop the engine
and contact a dealer for repairs immediately.
If the Charging System Indicator Comes On
■Reasons for the indicator to come on
Comes on when the battery is not being charged.
■What to do when the indicator comes on
Turn off the heating and cooling system*/climate control system*, rear
defogger, and other electrical systems, and immediately contact a dealer
for repairs.
1 If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On
NOTICE
Running the engine with low oil pressure can cause
serious mechanical damage almost immediately.
1If the Charging System Indicator Comes On
If you need to stop temporarily, do not turn off the
engine. Restarting the engi ne may rapidly discharge
the battery.
* Not available on all models
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Index
DimmingHeadlights .............................................. 147
Rearview Mirror ...................................... 158
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................ 466
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) ............. 147
Display Button .................................. 212, 238
Door Mirrors ............................................. 159
Doors ........................................................ 110
Auto Door Locking.................................. 120
Auto Door Unlocking .............................. 120
Door and Tailgate Open Indicator ....... 29, 75
Keys........................................................ 110
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside .............................................. 118
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside ........................................... 113
Lockout Prevention System ..................... 117
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 493
Driving ...................................................... 395
Automatic Transmission .......................... 412
Braking ................................................... 436
Cruise Control ........................................ 415
Shifting Gear .......................................... 413
Starting the Engine ......................... 407, 409
Driving Position Memory System ............ 155
Dust and Pollen Filter .............................. 504
E
Elapsed Time.............................................. 97
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............ 426Emergency
................................................ 539
Emergency Engine Stop ........................... 522
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ....... 547
Engine ....................................................... 544
Coolant ................................................... 470
Jump Starting .......................................... 523
Oil ........................................................... 465
Starting ........................................... 407, 409
Switch Buzzer .......................................... 142
Engine Coolant ......................................... 470
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 471
Adding to the Reserve Tank ..................... 470
Overheating ............................................ 526
Temperature Gauge .................................. 92
Engine Oil ................................................. 465
Adding .................................................... 467
Checking ................................................. 466
Displaying Oil Life ............................ 455, 459
Low Oil Pressure Indicator .................. 71, 528
Recommended Engine Oil ........................ 465
ENGINE START/STOP Button .................... 143
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon
Monoxide) ................................................. 66
Expanded View Driver’s Mirror ............... 160
Exterior Care (Cleaning) ........................... 507
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 159
F
Features..................................................... 205 Filters
Dust and Pollen ....................................... 504
Oil ........................................................... 468
Flat Tire ..................................................... 511
Flip-up Trash Bag Ring ............................. 179
Floor Mats ................................................. 506
Fluids Automatic Transmission .......................... 472
Brake ...................................................... 473
Engine Coolant ....................................... 470
Power Steering ........................................ 474
Windshield Washer ................................. 474
Fog Light Indicator ..................................... 78
Folding Down the Rear Seats .......... 162, 173
Foot Brake ................................................ 437
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) ........... 418
Front Airbags (SRS) ..................................... 42
Front Seats ................................................ 161
Adjusting ................................................ 161
Fuel ...................................................... 19, 446
Economy ................................................. 449
Gauge ....................................................... 92
Instant Fuel Economy .......................... 94, 97
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 73
Range ................................................. 94, 97
Recommendation .................................... 446
Refueling................................................. 446
Fuel Economy ........................................... 449
Fuel Fill Cap ........................................ 19, 448
Message.................................................. 529
Fuel Fill Door ...................................... 19, 447
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Index
Fuses.......................................................... 533
Inspecting and Changing ......................... 538
Locations ................. 533, 534, 535, 536, 537
G
Gasoline (Fuel)
Economy ................................................. 449
Gauge ....................................................... 92
Information ............................................. 446
Instant Fuel Economy ........................... 94, 97
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 73
Refueling ................................................. 446
Gauges ......................................................... 92
Gear Shift Lever Positions Automatic Transmission ........................... 413
Glass (care) ........................................ 505, 508
Glove Box .................................................. 178
Grocery Bag Hooks ................................... 187
H
Halogen Bulbs................................... 475, 479
Handling the Unexpected ........................ 509
HandsFreeLink® (HFL)....................... 327, 360
Auto Answer ................................... 342, 374
Automatic Import of Ce llular Phonebook and
Call History .................................... 344, 376
Automatic Transferring .................... 342, 374
Displaying e-mail messages ...................... 389
Displaying Text Me ssages................. 356, 388 HFL Buttons..................................... 327, 360
HFL Menus ...................................... 329, 362
HFL Status Display ........................... 328, 361
Limitations for Manual Operation .... 328, 361
Making a Call .................................. 348, 380
Options During a Call ...................... 354, 385
Phone Setup.................................... 334, 366
Receiving a Call ............................... 353, 384
Receiving a Text Message ........................ 355
Receiving a Text/E-mail Message.............. 386
Ring Tone........................................ 343, 375
Selecting a Mail Account ......................... 387
Speed Dial ....................................... 345, 377
To Create a Security PIN .................. 341, 373
To Set Up a Text Message Options .......... 339
To Set Up a Text/E-mail Message
Options ................................................. 371
Use Contact Photo .................................. 375
Hazard Warning Button .............................. 4
Head Restraints ........................................ 164
Headlights ................................................. 147
Aiming .................................................... 475
Automatic Operation............................... 148
Dimming ......................................... 147, 150
Operating................................................ 147
Heaters (Seat) ........................................... 189
Heating and Cooling System ................... 194
Cooling ................................................... 196
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ............................................... 196
Dust and Pollen Filter............................... 504 Heating................................................... 195
HFL (HandsFreeLink ®) ...................... 327, 360
High Beam Indicator .................................. 77
HondaVAC
TM............................................. 191
I
Identification Numbers Engine and Transmission ......................... 544
Vehicle Identification............................... 544
Ignition Switch ......................................... 142
Illumination Control ................................ 153
Knob ...................................................... 153
Immobilizer System .................................. 135
Indicator ................................................... 78
Indicators .................................................... 70
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................... 73
Blind spot information (BSI) ....................... 83
Brake System (Amber) ............................... 70
Charging System............................... 72, 528
CRUISE CONTROL ............................. 82, 416
CRUISE MAIN.................................... 82, 415
Daytime Running Lights ............................ 75
Door and Tailgate Open ...................... 29, 75
Fog Light .................................................. 78
Forward Collision Wa rning (FCW) ............. 80
Fuel Economy ........................................... 82
Hazard Warning........................................ 77
High Beam ................................................ 77
Immobilizer System ................................... 78
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) ................ 81
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Index
Lights On .................................................. 77
Low Fuel ................................................... 73
Low Oil Pressure ............................... 71, 528
Low Tire Pressure .............................. 76, 428
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS ............ 76, 428, 429
Maintenance Minder......................... 82, 455
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 71, 529
Parking Brake and Brake System (Red) ............................................... 70, 530
Parking Sensor .......................................... 75
Power Sliding Door ................................... 83
Power Tailgate .......................................... 82
Seat Belt Reminder.............................. 31, 73
Security System Alarm............................... 79
Shift Lever Position.................................... 72
Smart Entry System ................................... 79
Starter System........................................... 79
Supplemental Restraint System ........... 49, 74
System Message ....................................... 77
TPMS ................................................ 76, 430
Transmission ............................................. 72
Turn Signal ............................................... 77
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA® ) System ........ 74
VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist) System ...... 426
VSA ® OFF.......................................... 74, 427
Washer Level ............................................ 82
Information .............................................. 541
Information Button ................................... 96
Information Display ................................... 93
Instant Fuel Economy .......................... 94, 97 Instrument Panel
........................................ 69
Brightness Control ................................... 153
Integrated Sunshades ............................... 190
Interface Dial ............................................ 234
Interior Lights ........................................... 176
Interior Rearview Mirror .......................... 158
J
Jack (Wheel Nut Wrench) ........................ 514
Jump Starting ........................................... 523
K
Key Number Tag ....................................... 111
Keyless Lockout Prevention ..................... 117
Keys ........................................................... 110
Lockout Prevention .................................. 117
Master Keys ............................................. 110
Number Tag ............................................ 111
Rear Door Won’t Open ............................ 119
Remote Transmitter ................................. 115
Types and Functions ................................ 110
Valet Key ................................................. 111
Won’t Turn ................................................ 22
Kickdown (Automatic Transmission) ....... 412
L
Lane Departure Warning (LDW).............. 422
LaneWatchTM............................................. 434 Language (HFL)
................................ 328, 361
LATCH (Child Seats) .................................... 57
Lights ................................................. 147, 475
Automatic ............................................... 148
Bulb Replacement ................................... 475
Daytime Running Lights........................... 150
Fog Lights ............................................... 150
High Beam Indicator .................................. 77
Interior .................................................... 176
Light Switches ......................................... 147
Lights On Indicator .................................... 77
Turn Signals ............................................ 147
Load Limits ................................................ 399
Locking/Unlocking .................................... 110
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking.................. 120
Childproof Door Locks............................. 119
From Inside ............................................. 118
From Outside .......................................... 113
Keys ........................................................ 110
Using a Key ............................................. 116
Lockout Prevention System ..................... 117
Low Battery Charge ................................. 528
Low Fuel Indicator ...................................... 73
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 71, 528
Low Smart Entry Remote Signal
Strength .................................................. 112
Lower Anchors ............................................ 57
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) ............. 399
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Index
Refueling.................................................. 446
Fuel Gauge ............................................... 92
Gasoline ......................................... 446, 542
Low Fuel Indicator..................................... 73
Regulations .............................. 429, 493, 545
Remote Transmitter ................................. 115
Removable Center Console ..................... 178
Removing a Second Row Outer Seat ...... 170
Removing the Second Row Center Seat ......................................................... 172
Replacement
Battery ............................................ 500, 502
Bulbs ...................................................... 475
Fuses ...................... 533, 534, 535, 536, 537
Tires........................................................ 496
Wiper Blade Rubber ................................ 486
Reporting Safety Defects ......................... 546
Resetting a Trip Meter ......................... 94, 97
S
Safe Driving................................................ 25
Safety Check ............................................... 29
Safety Labels .............................................. 67
Safety Message ............................................ 1
Seat Belts .................................................... 30
Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor ................. 34
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners ................. 32
Checking .................................................. 38
Detachable Anchor ................................... 35
Fastening .................................................. 33 Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat
Belt.......................................................... 60
Pregnant Women ...................................... 37
Reminder................................................... 31
Warning Indicator ................................ 31, 73
Seat Heaters .............................................. 189
Seats .......................................................... 161
Adjusting ................................................. 161
Front Seats .............................................. 161
Rear Seats ............................................... 169
Seat Heaters ............................................ 189
Security System ......................................... 135
Immobilizer System Indicator ..................... 78
Security System Alarm Indicator ................. 79
SEL/RESET Button ........................................ 96
Select Lever ......................................... 18, 413
Operation .......................................... 18, 414
Releasing ................................................. 525
Won’t Move ............................................ 525
Select/Reset Knob ....................................... 93
Selecting a Child Seat ................................. 56
Selector Knob (Audio) .............................. 211
Shift Lever ........................................... 18, 413
Shift Lever Position Indicator ............. 72, 414
Shifting (Transmission) ............................. 413
Shoulder Anchor ......................................... 34
Side Airbags ................................................ 46
Side Curtain Airbags ................................... 48
Sliding Doors ............................................. 127
Power Sliding Doors ................................ 129 Sliding the Second Row Outer Seats
Outward .................................................. 171
Smart Entry with Push Button Start System ..................................................... 113
Snow Tires ................................................. 498
Spare Tire .......................................... 511, 543
Spark Plugs ............................................... 542
Specifications ............................................ 542
Specified Fuel ................................... 446, 542
Speedometer .............................................. 92
SRS Airbags (Airbags) ................................. 42
Starting the Engine .......................... 407, 409
Does Not Start......................................... 520
Engine Switch Buzzer .............................. 142
Jump Starting .......................................... 523
Steering Wheel ......................................... 157
Adjusting ................................................ 157
Stopping ................................................... 440
Summer Tires ............................................ 498
Sunglasses Holder ..................................... 188
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ........ 42
Switches (Around the Steering
Wheel) ............................................. 4, 5, 142
System Message Indicator .......................... 77
T
Tachometer................................................. 92
Tailgate ..................................................... 121
Unable to Open....................................... 540
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