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MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE
The battery gives off explosive hydrogen gas during normal operation.
A spark or flame can cause the battery to explode with enough force to\
kill or
seriously hurt you.
When conducting any battery maintenance, wear protective clothing and a \
face shield, or have a skilled technician do it.
WARNING
Checking the Battery
The battery condition is monitored by a sensor on the negative terminal.\
If there is a
problem with the battery, the charging system indicator appears (see page 24). Have
your vehicle checked by a dealer.
Check the battery terminals for corrosion monthly.
For jump starting, see page 98.
WARNING: Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead\

compounds. Wash your hands after handling.
Changing Wiper Blades
If the wiper blades leave streaks across the windshield, try cleaning th\
em first with a
paper towel or soft cloth and wiper fluid. If the wiper blade rubber h\
as deteriorated,
you should change the wiper blades.
Changing the Front Wiper Blade Rubber
1.
Lift the driver side wiper arm first, then the
passenger side.
2.
Press and hold the tab, then slide the blade
from the wiper arm.
3.
Slide the wiper blade out from its holder by
pulling the tabbed end out.
4.
Slide the new wiper blade onto the holder from
the bottom end. The tab on the blade should fit
in the indent of the top of the wiper holder.
5.
Slide the wiper blade onto the wiper arm
securely.
6.
Lower the passenger side wiper arm first, then
the driver side.
Lock tab
Blade
Ta b Blade
Avoid dropping the wiper arm, as it may damage the windshield.
NOTICE

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VOICE COMMAND INDEX
CUSTOMER INFORMATION
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 (limitations apply\
).
Call (866) 864-5211 (U.S.) or (800) 465-7587 (Canada).
Warranty Coverages
Below is a brief summary of the warranties covering your new vehicle.
New Vehicle Limited Warranty: Covers your new vehicle, except for the emissions
control system and accessories, against defects in materials and workman\
ship.
Emissions Control Systems Defects Warranty and Emissions Performance
Warranty: Covers your vehicle’s emissions control systems. Time, mileage, and
coverage are conditional.
Seat Belt Limited Warranty: Covers seat belts that fail to function properly.
Rust Perforation Limited Warranty: Covers all exterior body panels that rust through
from the inside.
Accessory Limited Warranty: Covers Honda accessories.
Replacement Parts Limited Warranty: Covers all Honda replacement parts against
defects in materials and workmanship.
Replacement Battery Limited Warranty: Provides prorated coverage for a
replacement battery purchased from a Honda dealer.
Replacement Muffler Lifetime Limited Warranty: Covers a replacement muffler for
the duration of the ownership.
Restrictions and exclusions apply to all these warranties. See the Warranty Manual
on the Owner Information CD or at owners.honda.com (U.S.) or myhonda.ca
(Canada) for complete descriptions of each warranty, including time, mileage, and
other conditional limitations.
Your vehicle’s original tires are covered by their manufacturer. Tire warranty
information can be found on the Owner Information CD or at owners.honda.com
(U.S.) or myhonda.ca (Canada). Learn about all available voice commands to help you operate the vehicle\
. Available
on vehicles with navigation.
Press the Talk button before you say a command. To view a list of available
commands in the vehicle, say “Voice help.” Select a category to hear the commands
read aloud. General Commands
The system accepts these commands on any screen.
Navigation CommandsThe system accepts these commands on the map/guidance screen.
General Commands
•
Display map
•
Display navigation
•
Go home 1 (or 2)
Map Display Commands
•
Voice help
•
Display menu
•
Display setting
•
Display navigation
•
Display information •
Display audio
•
Display phone
•
Back/Cancel
•
What is today’s date?
•
What time is it?
•
Display current location
•
Display/Hide (specify icon type):
− AT M
− gas station
− restaurant
− post office
− grocery store
− lodging (hotel, motel)
− parking garage
− parking lot
− school
− hospital
− freeway exit information
− traffic*
− traffic speeds*
− traffic icons*
•
Display north up
•
Display heading up
•
Display 3D map
•
Display zoom in
•
Display zoom out
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*U.S. models only
EPA Contact Information
An owner may obtain further information
concerning emission warranties or report
violations of the terms of the emission
warranties by contacting: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Office of Transportation and Air Quality
Compliance Division,
Light-Duty Vehicles Group
Attn: Warranty Complaints
2000 Traverwood Drive
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Email: [email protected]

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Tire Information .......................................................123
DOT Tire Quality Grading ..................................... 127
Inflation Guidelines .............................................. 123
Tire and Loading Information Label ................... 124
Tire and Wheel Replacement ............................. 124
Tire Chains ............................................................. 125
Tire Identification Number (TIN) ........................ 126
Tire Labeling .......................................................... 126
Tire Service Life .................................................... 125
Tire T

erminology
................................................... 126
Wear Indicators .................................................... 123
Winter Tires ........................................................... 125
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) .... 25,

102
Tires
........................................................................\
... 130
Touchscreen Operation ........................................... 56
Towing ................................................................. 86,

101
TPMS................................................................... 25, 102 Traffic
........................................................................\
.. 82
Troubleshooting ....................................................... 132
Turn signals .......................................................... 27,

36
Under the Hood
....................................................... 115
USB Commands.......................................................

139
USB Flash Drive................................................... 54, 62 USB Port
..................................................................... 47
Vehicle ...................................................................... 130
Vehicle Controls ........................................................ 29
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) ........................... 25,

92
Visual Index.................................................................. 1 Voice Command Index
........................................... 135
Voice Prompt ............................................................. 78
VSA .................................................................. 25,

27, 92
Warranty Coverages
.............................................. 134
Washer fluid level ..................................................... 26
Wear Indicators ...................................................... 123
Window.......................................................................

33
Window Washer Fluid
............................................ 119
Winter Tires .............................................................. 125
Wiper Blades ........................................................... 121
Wiper Operation ........................................................ 37