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I
NSTRUMENT PANELSAFETY
Reporting Safety Defects
In the U.S.
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash \
or could
cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying American Honda \
Motor Co.,
Inc.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and \
if it finds
that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recal\
l and remedy
campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems
between you, your dealer, or American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
To contact NHTSA, you may call the
vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-
4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to http://www
.safercar.gov; or write to: Administrator,
NHTSA, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, S
e., Washington, DC 20590. Y
ou can also obtain
other information about motor vehicle safety from http://www.safercar.gov.
In Canada
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash \
or could
cause injury or death, you should immediately inform Honda Canada, Inc.,\
and you
may also inform Transport Canada.
If Transport Canada receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if
it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may le\
ad to a recall and
remedy campaign. However, Transport Canada cannot become involved in individual
problems between you, your dealer, or Honda Canada, Inc.
To contact Transport Canada’s Defect Investigations and
recalls Division, you may
call 1-800-333-0510. For more information on reporting safety defects or\
about motor
vehicle safety
, go to http://www.tc.gc.ca/roadsafety.INSTRUMENT PANEL
Learn about the indicators, gauges, and displays related to driving the \
vehicle.
Indicators briefly appear with each power system start and then go out\
.
red and
amber indicators are most critical. Blue and green indicators are used f\
or general
information.
Malfunction Indicators
These are the most critical indicators. If they come on and stay lit whi\
le driving or at
any other time, there may be a problem. See your dealer if necessary.
Brake system
• Brake fluid is low.
• The brake system has a problem.
Press the brake pedal lightly to check pedal pressure. If normal, check \
the brake fluid level when you stop. If abnormal, take immediate actio\
n. If
necessary, downshift the transmission to slow the vehicle using engine
braking. Have your vehicle repaired immediately.
Low oil pressure
engine oil pressure is low. Stop in a safe place. open the hood. Check the oil
level, and add oil if necessary (see page 130). If the indicator does \
not turn off, have your vehicle repaired immediately
.
Charging system
The battery is not charging. Turn off all electrical items, but do not turn off
the vehicle to prevent further battery discharge. Have your vehicle repa\
ired
immediately.
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
There is a problem with one of the airbag systems or seat belt tensioner\
s.
Have your vehicle repaired immediately.
Smart Entry system
There is a problem with the smart entry system.
U.S.
Canada
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AINTENANCEMAINTENANCE
Maintenance Minder Service Codes
These codes indicate what services are due on your vehicle.
*1: If a message Service does not appear more than 12 months after the display is reset, change \
the
CoDe
engine oil every year.
#: See information on maintenance and emissions warranty.
A
Maintenance Main Items
B
replace engine oil*1
Inspect front and rear brakes/service as necessary
Check parking brake adjustment replace engine oil
*1 and oil filter
Inspect tie rod ends, steering gearbox, and boots
Inspect suspension components
Inspect driveshaft boots
Inspect brake hoses and lines (Including ABS/vSA)
Inspect exhaust system#Inspect all fluid levels and condition of fluids
Inspect fuel lines and connection s#
*
Check expiration date for TrK bottle
*2: If you drive in dusty conditions, replace the air cleaner element every \
15,000 miles (24,000 km).
* from diesel-powered vehicles, replace the dust and pollen filter every\
15,000 miles (24,000 km).
3:
If you drive primarily in urban areas that have high concentrations of s\
oot in the air from industry and
4: Driving in mountainous areas at very low vehicle speeds results in highe\
r transmission temperatures.
CoDe
1
Maintenance Sub Items
rotate tires
2
This requires transmission fluid changes more frequently than recommen\
ded by the Maintenance
Minder. If you regularly drive your vehicle under these conditions, have the transmission fluid c hanged every 47,500 miles (75,000 km) or 3 years.
replace air cleaner element*2
3
replace dust and pollen filter*3
4
replace transmission fluid*4
Inspect valve clearance
5
replace spark plugs
replace engine coolant
Under the Hood
Br ake Fluid
(Black Cap)
engine Coolant
reserve Tank radiator Cap
Washer Fluid
(Blue Cap) engine oil Dipstick
(orange)
12-volt Batter y
engine oil Fill Cap
Inverter Coolant
Filler Tank
Opening the Hood
1.
Park the vehicle on a level surface, and set the
parking brake.
2.
Pull the hood release handle under the lower left
corner of the dashboard.
3.
Push up the hood latch lever in the center of the
hood to release the lock mechanism, and open
the hood.
4.
remove the support rod from the clamp using the
grip. Mount the support rod in the hood.
When closing, remove the support rod, and
stow it in the clamp, then gently lower the hood.
remove your hand at a height of approximately
12 inches (30 cm) and let the hood close.
Do not open the hood when the wiper arms are raised. The hood will strik\
e the
wipers, and may damage either the hood or the wipers.
NOTICE
Hood release handle Pull
Lever
Support ro d
Grip
Clamp