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DRIVING
DRIVING
Manual Transmission*
Fully press the clutch pedal to operate the shift lever and change gears\
.
Do not shift to Reverse (R) before the vehicle comes to a complete sto\
p. This can
damage the transmission.
NOTICE
Before downshifting, make sure the engine will not go into the tachomete\
r’s red
zone. This can severely damage your engine.
NOTICE
Shift up Normal acceleratio n1st to 2n d16 mph (26 km/h)
2nd to 3rd 26 mph (42 km/h)
3rd to 4th35 mph (56 km/h)
4th to 5th 41 mph (66 km/h)
5th to 6th43 mph (69 km/h)
Recommended shift points
*if equipped
Braking
Slow down or stop your vehicle, and keep it from moving when parked.
Foot Brake
Press the brake pedal to slow down or stop your
vehicle from moving.
Brake pedal
Brake pedal
CVT
Manual transmission
Parking Brake
Keep your vehicle from moving while parked.
To apply: Fully pull up the lever without pressing the
release button.
To release: Pull up the lever slightly, and press
and hold the release button. Lower the lever down
all the way, then release the button.
The ABS may not function correctly if you use an incorrect tire type and\
size.
NOTICE
Brake Assist System During hard or emergency braking, the system increases braking force. The brake
pedal may move slightly or make a noise; this is normal. Continue to hol\
d the brake
pedal firmly down.
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) During hard or emergency braking, the system rapidly pumps the brakes to
prevent wheel lockup and help you maintain steering control. The brake p\
edal may
pulsate slightly during ABS operation; this is normal. Do not pump the b\
rake pedal,
and continue to hold it firmly down.
Release the parking brake fully before driving. The rear brakes and axle\
can be
damaged if you drive with the parking brake applied.
NOTICE
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HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Monitors the tire pressure while you are driving. Available on U.S. models only.
If your vehicle’s tire pressure becomes significantly
low, the low tire pressure indicator comes on.
Stop your vehicle in a safe place. Check the tire
pressure and adjust the pressure to the specified
level. The specified tire pressure is on a label on the
driver’s doorjamb.
TPMS Calibration
Any time you inflate, change, or rotate one of more
of the tires, you need to recalibrate the system.
Press and hold the TPMS button. The TPMS
indicator blinks, and calibration begins.
The calibration process requires approximately 30
minutes of cumulative driving at speeds between
30–60 mph (48–97 km/h). The process finishes
automatically.
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
TPMS
button
Low tire
pressure
indicator
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)—Required Federal Explanation
U.S. models only
Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthl\
y
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 under-inflated.
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 under-inflated tire causes the tire to overheat
and can lead to tire failure. Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiency
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 under-inflation 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 alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function
properly.
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HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
Changing a Flat Tire
If a tire goes flat while driving, grasp the steering wheel firmly, and brake gradually
to reduce speed. Then, stop in a safe place. Replace the flat tire wit\
h the compact
spare tire. Go to a dealer as soon as possible to have the full-size tir\
e repaired or
replaced.
Getting Ready to Change the Tire
Park the vehicle on a firm, level, non-slippery surface. Apply the par\
king brake,
shift to Park (CVT models) or Reverse (manual transmission models), \
and turn the
vehicle off. Turn on the hazard warning lights.
1.
Open the cargo area floor lid.
2.
Take the tool case out of the cargo area. Take out
the wheel nut wrench, jack handle bar
, and jack.
3.
Unscrew the wing bolt and remove the spacer
cone. Then remove the spare tire.
4.
Place a wheel block or rock in front and rear of
the wheel diagonal to the flat tire.
5.
Place the compact spare tire (wheel side up)
under the vehicle body, near the tire that needs
to be replaced.
6.
If necessary, put the flat tip of the jack handle bar
into the edge of the wheel cover*. Carefully pry
the edge and remove the cover.
7.
Loosen each wheel nut about one turn using the
wheel nut wrench.
Tool case Spare tire
Jack
Wheel nut
Jack handle bar
Wheel
cover
Floor lid
Setting Up the Jack1.
Place the jack under the jacking point closest to
the tire to be changed.
2.
Turn the end bracket (as shown in the image)
until the top of the jack contacts the jacking
point. Make sure that the jacking point tab is
resting in the jack notch.
3.
Raise the vehicle, using the jack handle bar and
the jack handle, until the tire is off the ground.
The following instructions must be followed to use the jack safely:
•
Do not use the jack with people or luggage in the vehicle.
•
Use the jack provided in your vehicle. Other jacks may not support the w\
eight
(“load”) or fit the jacking point.
•
Do not use while the engine is running.
•
Use only where the ground is firm and level.
•
Use only at the jacking points.
•
Do not get in the vehicle while using the jack.
•
Do not put anything on top of or underneath the jack. The vehicle can easily roll off the jack, seriously injuring anyone unde\
rneath.
Follow the directions for changing a tire exactly, and never get under the
vehicle when it is supported only by the jack.
WARNING
Jack
handle
bar
Wheel nut
Wrench as jack handle
*if equipped
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HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
Replacing the Flat Tire
1.
Remove the wheel nuts and flat tire.
2.
Mount the compact spare tire. Replace the
wheel nuts, and lightly tighten them.
3.
Lower the vehicle and remove the jack. Tighten
the wheel nuts in the order indicated in the
image. Go around, tightening the nuts, two to
three times in this order. Do not overtighten the
wheel nuts.
Models with wheel covers:
Make sure the wire
support ring is hooked into the clips around the
edge of the wheel cover.
Align the valve mark on the wheel cover to the
tire valve on the wheel, then install the wheel
cover.
If you drive with the spare tire installed, the low tire pressure/TPMS i\
ndicator*
appears. The indicator stays on until a regular tire is installed.
*if equipped
Wheel
nuts
Clips
Clips
Valve mark
Storing the Flat Tire1.
Remove the center cap, if necessary.
2.
Place the flat tire face down in the spare tire
well.
3.
Remove the spacer cone from the wing bolt, flip
it over, and insert it back on the bolt. Secure the
flat tire with the wing bolt.
Models with wheel covers: Make sure the wire
support ring is on the outer side of the tire valve
as shown.
4.
Securely store the wheel nut wrench, jack handle bar, and jack back in the tool
case. Store the case in the cargo area under the cargo floor lid.
Loose items can fly around the interior in a crash and can seriously i\
njure the
occupants.
Store the wheel, jack, and tools securely before driving.
WARNING
Wing bolt
Spacer
cone
For compact spare tire
For full-size
tire
Tire valve
Wire support ring
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MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE
Changing the Rear Wiper Blade Rubber
1.
Lift the wiper arm off the window.
2.
Pivot up the bottom end of the wiper blade until it
comes off from the wiper arm.
3.
Slide the wiper blade out from the end with the
indent.
4.
Remove the retainers from the rubber blade that
has been removed, and mount to a new rubber
blade.
5.
Slide the new wiper blade onto the holder. Make
sure it is engaged correctly, then install the wiper
blade assembly onto the wiper arm.
Blade
Retainers
Holder
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 inflated.
Inflation Guidelines •
Properly inflated tires provide the best combination of handling, trea\
d life, and
comfort. Refer to the driver’s doorjamb label or the specifications (see page
130) for the specified pressure.
•
Underinflated tires wear unevenly, adversely affect handling and fuel economy,
and are more likely to fail from overheating.
•
Overinflated 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 lowe\
r 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 n\
ecessary
, add
or release air until the specified pressure is reached, and then calib\
rate the
system (see page 102). If checked when hot, tire pressure can be as mu\
ch 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 p\
ressure
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 inflate 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
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MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE
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 inflated can cause\
a crash in which you can be seriously hurt or killed.
Follow all instructions in this owner’s manual regarding tire inflation
and maintenance
.
WARNING
Original
tire sizes
Number of
people your
vehicle can
carry Proper cold
tire pressure
Total weight
your vehicle
can carry
(do not exceed)
Tire and Wheel Replacement
Replace your tires with radials of the same size, load range, speed rati\
ng, 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 specifications match
those of the original wheels.
Installing improper tires on your vehicle can affect handling and stabil\
ity.
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.
WARNING
Tire Service LifeThe life of your tires is dependent on many factors, including driving h\
abits, road
conditions, vehicle loading, inflation pressure, maintenance history, speed, and
environmental conditions (even when the tires are not in use).
In addition to regular inspections and inflation pressure maintenance,\
it is
recommended that you have annual inspections performed once the tires re\
ach
five 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 TiresIf driving on snowy or frozen roads, mount all season tires marked “M\
+S”, snow
tires, or tire chains; reduce speed; and maintain sufficient 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 ChainsInstall 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 SC1026.
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 dama\
ge 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 th\
e
brake lines and cause a crash in which you can be seriously injured or k\
illed.
Follow all instructions in this guide regarding the selection and use of\
tire
chains.
WARNING
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SPECIFICATIONS
SPECIFICATIONS
Vehicle
Air Conditioning:
Refrigerant Type HFC-134a (R-134a )
Charge Quantity 13.2 – 15.0 oz (375 – 425 g)
Lubricant Type ND-OIL8
Quantity 3.3 – 4.0 cu-in (55 – 67 cm³)
ModelFitNo. of Passengers:
Front2
Rear 3
5
Tota lWeights :
Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating*1U.S. :3 ,374 lbs (1,530 kg )*43,431 lbs (1,556 kg )*63,498 lbs (1,586 kg)*8Canada:1,519 kg*31,535 k g*41,546 kg*51,559 kg*6Gross Vehicle Weight Rating*2U.S.:3 ,416 lbs (1,549 kg )*43,482 lbs (1,579 kg )*63,498 lbs (1,586 kg)*7
Canada:1,554 kg*41,565 k g*51,583 kg*61,590 kg*7Gross Axle Weight Rating (Front)*1
Canada:794 k g*3
U.S. :1 ,781 lbs (808 kg )*41,783 lbs (809 kg )*61,867 lbs (847 kg)*8
810 kg*4814 kg*5811 kg*6Gross Axle Weight Rating (Rear)*1
Canada:731 k g*3
U.S. :1 ,618 lbs (734 kg )*41,662 lbs (754 kg )*61,651 lbs (749 kg)*8
737 kg*4742 kg*5754 kg*6
*
*1:
Manual transmission models
* 2:
Continuously variable transmission models
* 3:
DX
* 4:
LX *
5: SE *6:
EX
* 7:
EX-L
8: EX-LNA
Rating (Front)*2U.S.:
Gross Axle Weight 1,825 lbs (828 kg)*41,858 lbs (843 kg)*61,867 lbs (847 kg)*7
Canada:830 kg*4834 kg*5845 kg*6846 kg*7
Gross Axle Weight
Rating (Rear )*2U.S.:1,607 lbs (729 kg)*41,655 lbs (751 kg)*61,651 lbs (749 kg)*7
Canada:734 kg*4738 kg*5754 kg*6755 kg*7
3,500 lbs (1,587 kg )*8
1,869 lbs (848 kg)*8
1,657 lbs (752 kg)*8
Engine and Fuel
Engine Speci cations
FuelDisplacement91.4 cu-in (1,498 cm3)
Spark Plug sNGKD
ILZKAR7C11S
DENSODXE22HCR11S
Fuel:
Typ eUnleaded gasoline, Pump octane number of 87 or higher
Fuel Tank Capacity 10.6 US gal (40 L)
Tires
*1: LX, Canadian DX*2: EX, EX-L, Canadian SE
Regular
Size185/60R15 84 T*1185/55R16 83H*2
Pressure
psi (kPa[kgf/cm2])
Front33 (230 [2.3])
Rear33 (230 [2.3])*132 (220 [2.2])*2
Compact
Spar e Size
T135/80D15 99M
Pressure
psi (kPa[kgf/cm2]) 60 (420 [4.2])
Wheel SizeRegular15 x 6J*116 x 6J*2Co
mpact Spar e15 x 4T
SPECIFICATIONS
*if equipped
Light Bulbs
60/55W (H4LL/HB2LL*)Fog Lights*35W (H8 LL)Side Marker Lights3CP
Front Turn Signal/Parking Lights
Brake/Tail/Side Marker LightsLE D
Back-Up Lights
Rear Turn Signal Lights21W
High-M ount Brake Light
Side Turn Signal LightsLED
Rear License Plate Light s
Cargo Area Light5W
In teri or Lights
Map Lights8WCeiling Ligh t
Headlights/DRLs (high/low beams )
28/8W (Amber)
21W
LED
5W
8W
Fluids
Brake Fluid
Continuously Variable Transmission Fluid *
Manual Transmission Fluid*
Speci edHonda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3
Speci edHonda HCF-2 Transmission Fluid
Capacity Change 3.6 US qt (3.4 L)
Speci edHonda Manual Transmission Fluid
Capacity Change 1.5 US qt (1.4 L)
Engine Oil
Engine Coolan
t
*1:Continuously variable transmission models*2:Manual transmission model s
Recommended·Genuine Honda Motor Oil 0W-2 0
·API Premium-grade 0W-20 detergent oi l
Capacity Change
3.3 US qt (3.1 L)
Change
including
lter 3.5 US qt (3.3 L)
Speci e
dHonda Long-Life Anti freeze/Coolant Type 2
Ratio 50/50 with distilled wate r
Capacity
0.999 US gal (3.78 L) *1(change including the remaining
0.111 US gal (0.42 L) in the reserve tank )
0.999 US gal (3.78 L)*2
(change including the remaining
0.111 US gal (0.42 L) in the reserve tank )
Washer Fluid
Tank CapacityU.S.: 2.6 US qt (2.5 L)
Canada: 4.2 US qt (4.0 L)
*if equipped