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HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Monitors the tire pressure while you are driving.
If your vehicle’s tire pressure becomes significantly
low, the low tire pressure indicator comes on and a
message appears on the multi-information display*.
What to Do
Stop your vehicle in a safe place. Check the tire
pressure and adjust the pressure to the specified
level on the label on the driver’s doorjamb.
*if equipped
TPMS CalibrationAny time you inflate, change, or rotate one or more of the tires, you \
need to
recalibrate the system. The calibration process requires approximately 3\
0 minutes
of cumulative driving at speeds between 30–60 mph (48–97 km/h). \
The vehicle
must be stopped to begin calibration, and the process finishes automat\
ically.
Using the TPMS button*
Press and hold the TPMS button near the steering
wheel. The TPMS indicator blinks twice, and
calibration begins.
Using the Settings menu*
Use the selector knob or touchscreen to make and enter selections.
1.
Models with one display: Press the SeTTINGS
button. Select
vehicle Settings.
Models with touchscreen:

From the H
oMe
screen, select Settings. Select
vehicle.
2.
Select TPMS Calibration.
3.
Select Calibrate, and calibration begins.
Using the multi-information display*
Use the Info (p

/q) and S
eL/reSeT buttons on the steering wheel to make and
enter selections.
1.
Scroll to the vehicle Settings screen, and select it.
2.
Select TPMS Calibration.
3.
Select Calibrate, and calibration begins.
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) - Required Federal Explanation
U.S. models
each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly\

when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the \
vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure\

label.
(If your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated \
on the
vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you should determine\
the
proper tire inflation 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 underinflated.
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 underinflated tire causes the tire to ove\
rheat and
can lead to tire failure. Underinflation also reduces fuel efficienc\
y and tire
tread life, and may affect the vehicle’
s handling and stopping ability.
Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenanc\
e,
and it is the driver’s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure, even
if underinflation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of\
the
TPMS low tire pressure telltale.
Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator
to indicate when the system is not operating properly. The TPMS
malfunction indicator is combined with the low tire pressure telltale.
When the system detects a malfunction, the telltale will flash for
approximately one minute and then remain continuously illuminated. This \
sequence will continue upon subsequent vehicle start-ups as long as the \
malfunction exists.
When the malfunction indicator is illuminated, the system may not be abl\
e
to detect or signal low tire pressure as intended.
TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of reasons, including the
installation of replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle \
that
prevent the TPMS from functioning properly.
Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or more
tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement or altern\
ate
tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function properly.
Driving on an extremely underinflated tire can cause it to overheat. A\
n overheated
tire can fail. Always inflate your tires to the specified pressure.
NOTICE

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M
AINTENANCEMAINTENANCE
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 T
ransportation (D
oT) standards. The following explains these
gradings.
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall betwee\
n 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 th\
e tire
when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test\
course.
For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half (1 1/2) tim\
es 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
significantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits, servi\
ce practices,
and differences in road characteristics and climate.
TractionThe 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 specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concre\
te. 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, hy\
droplaning,
or peak traction characteristics.
TemperatureThe 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 w\
hen tested
under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test whee\
l. Sustained
high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and re\
duce
tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. Th\
e 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 th\
an the
minimum required by law.
W

ARNING: The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that
is properly inflated and not overloaded.
excessive speed, underinflation, or
excessive loading, either separately or in combination, can cause heat b\
uildup
and possible tire failure.

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CUSTOMER INFORMATION
CUSTOMER INFORMATION
CUSTOMER INFORMATION
*if equipped
Learn about information specific to you as a Honda customer and how to\
get help.
Frequently Asked Questions/Troubleshooting
Below are some frequently asked questions and troubleshooting items that\
you may
have about the vehicle.
Q:
How do I set the vehicle clock?
A:
For vehicles without navigation, see page 48. For vehicles with navigati\
on, the
time is automatically set using GPS signals.
Q:
Why doesn’t the vehicle start when I press the ENGINE ST

ART/STOP button?*
A:
The brake pedal (and/or clutch pedal*) must be pressed to start the en\
gine.
Q:
What is the AUTO setting on my headlight lever?
A:
When in the AUTo position, the vehicle’

s exterior lights will automatically turn
on or off depending on the ambient lighting.
Q:
Why won’t the driver’

s door unlock when I grab the door handle, even though
the keyless access remote is within range?*
A:
If you pull the handle too quickly, the system may not have time to confirm the
door is unlocked. Wait to hear a beep to confirm the door is unlocked. If you are
wearing gloves, the system may be slow to respond.
Q:
After my battery was disconnected or went dead, the audio system is aski\
ng for
a code. Where do I find this?
A:
In most cases, you do not need to enter a code. Turn on the vehicle and the
audio system, and press and hold the power button until the system react\
ivates.
Q:
Why can’t I operate Pandora through the audio system?*
A:
Audio may be streaming through Bluetooth

Audio. Make sure Pandora mode
is selected and the phone cable is properly connected to the USB adapter\


cable (if using). Some phones may prompt you to “Allow” a connec\
tion.
Q:
Is my phone compatible with Bluetooth features?
A:
visit handsfreelink.com

(U.S.) or www.handsfreelink.ca (Canada) to
check phone compatibility for Bluetooth

Audio, Bluetooth HandsFreeLink,
and SMS text messaging.
Q:
Every time I press the Talk button, the system gives me voice prompts. Can I turn
these off?*
A:
From the Home screen, select SeTTINGS. Select System, then select voice
Prompt. Select off.
Contact Us
Honda dealer personnel are trained professionals. They should be able to\
answer
all your questions. If you encounter a problem that your dealership does\
not solve
to your satisfaction, please discuss it with the dealership’s service manager or
general manager. If you are dissatisfied with the decision made by the dealership’\
s
management, contact Honda Automobile Customer Service.
U.S. owners
American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Honda Automobile Customer Service
1919 Torrance Blvd.
Mail Stop 500-2N-7A
Torrance, CA 90501-2746
Tel: (800) 999-1009
In Puerto Rico and
the U.S. Virgin Islands
Bella International
P.
o. Box 190816
San Juan, P
r 00919-0816
T

el: (787) 620-7546
When you call or write, please give us the following information:
•
vehicle Identification Number
•
Date of purchase
•
odometer reading of your vehicle
•
Your name, address, and telephone number
•
A detailed description of the problem
•
Name of the dealer who sold the vehicle to you Canadian owners
Honda Canada, Inc.
Customer
relations
180 Honda Blvd.
Markham,
oN
L6C 0H9
T

el: (888) 946-6329
Fax: (877) 939-0909
e-mail: [email protected]
*if equipped
Honda Roadside Assistance
24-hour emergency road service is available to you in the United States \
and
Canada throughout your 3-year/36,000-mile warranty term. Services include
jump starting, flat tire and lockout assistance, towing, and more (li\
mitations apply).
Call (866) 864-5211 (U.S.) or (800) 465-7587 (Canada).