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uuWhen Driving uPrecautions While Driving
Driving
Precautions While Driving
Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles.
To prevent rollovers or loss of control:
• Take corners at slower speeds than yo u would with a passenger vehicle.
• Avoid sharp turns and abrupt maneuvers whenever possible.
• Do not modify your vehicle in any way that you would raise the center of gravity.
• Never carry more than 165 lbs (75 kg ) of cargo on the roof rack (Honda
accessory).
Avoid driving in deep water and on flooded roads. This can damage the engine or
driveline, or cause electrical component failure.
■Driving Guidelines for Your Utility Vehicle
■In Rain
1 Precautions While Driving
NOTICE
Do not operate the shift lever while pressing the
accelerator pedal. You could damage the transmission.
NOTICE
If you repeatedly turn the steering wheel at an
extremely low speed, or hold the steering wheel in
the full left or right position for a while, the electric
power steering (EPS) system heats up. The system
goes into a protective mode, and limits its
performance. The steering wheel becomes harder
and harder to operate. Once the system cools down,
the EPS system is restored. Repeated operation under
these conditions can eventually damage the system.
If the ignition switch is turned to ACCESSORY
( q or
LOCK ( 0*1 while driving, the e ngine will shut down
and all steering and brake pow er assist functions will
stop, making it difficult to control the vehicle.
Do not put the shift lever in
( N, as you will lose
engine braking (and acceleration) pe rformance.
During the first 600 miles (1,000 km) of operation,
avoid sudden acceleration or full throttle operation so
as to not damage the engine or powertrain.
Avoid hard braking for the first 200 miles (300 km).
You should also follow this when the brake pads are
replaced.
*1: Models with the sma rt entry system have an ENGINE
START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.
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uuBefore Performing Maintenance uSafety When Performing Maintenance
Maintenance
Safety When Performing Maintenance
Some of the most important safe ty precautions are given here.
However, we cannot warn you of every conceivable hazard that can arise in
performing maintenance. Only you can decide whether you should perform a given
task.
• To reduce the possibility of fire or explos ion, keep cigarettes, sparks, and flames
away from the battery and all fuel related parts.
• Never leave rags, towels, or other flammable objects under the hood.
u Heat from the engine and exhaust can ignite them, causing a fire.
• To clean parts, use a co mmercially available degreas er or parts cleaner, not
gasoline.
• Wear eye protection and protective clothi ng when working with the battery or
compressed air.
• Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, which is poisonous and can kill you.
u Only operate the engine if th ere is sufficient ventilation.
• The vehicle must be in a stationary condition.
u Make sure your vehicle is parked on le vel ground, the parking brake is set, and
the engine is off.
• Be aware that hot parts can burn you.
u Make sure to let the engine and exhaust system cool thoroughly before
touching vehicle parts.
• Be aware that moving parts can injure you.
u Do not start the engine unless instruct ed, and keep your hands and limbs away
from moving parts.
■Maintenance Safety
■Vehicle Safety
1 Safety When Performing Maintenance
3WARNING
Improperly maintaining this vehicle or
failing to correct a pr oblem before driving
can cause a crash in which you can be
seriously hurt or killed.
Always follow the inspection and
maintenance recommendations according
to the schedules in this owner’s manual.
3WARNING
Failure to properly follow maintenance
instructions and precautions can cause you
to be seriously hurt or killed.
Always follow the procedures and
precautions in this owner’s manual.
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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 jump er cable to your
vehicle’s battery + terminal.
u Remove the cover from the under-hood
fuse box.
2 Engine Compartment Fuse Box P. 456
2.Connect the other end of the first jumper
cable to the booster battery + terminal.
u Use a 12-volt booster battery only.
u Connect when using the automotive
battery charger to boost your 12-volt
battery, select a lo wer 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 stud bolt 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 vehicle’s engine. If it
turns over slowly, check that the jumper
cables have good metal-to-metal contact.
■Jump Starting Procedure1Jump 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 jumper 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 e ngine 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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Index
B
Battery...................................................... 419
Charging System Indicator ................ 75, 451
Jump Starting ......................................... 446
Maintenance (Checking the Battery) ....... 419
Maintenance (Replacing) ......................... 421
Belts (Seat) .................................................. 35
Beverage Holders ..................................... 153
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®............ 260, 283
Booster Seats (For Children) ...................... 68
Brake System ............................................ 363
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 369
Automatic Brake Hold ............................. 366
Brake Assist System................................. 370
Foot Brake .............................................. 365
Indicator (Amber) ...................................... 72
Indicator (Red) .................................. 72, 453
Parking Brake.......................................... 363
Brake System Indicator (Amber) ............... 72
Brake System Indicator (Red) .................... 72
Brake/Clutch System Fluid ....................................................... 395
Brightness Control (Instrument Panel) ... 134Bulb Replacement
.................................... 397
Back-Up Light .......................................... 402
Brake/Tail/Rear Side Marker Lights ........... 403
Fog Lights ................................................ 399
Front Side Marker Lights .......................... 399
Front Turn Signal/Parking Lights ............... 398
Headlights ............................................... 397
High-Mount Brake Light .......................... 403
Rear License Plate Lights .......................... 404
Rear Turn Signal Lights ............................ 401
Side Turn Signal, Emergency Indicator
Lights .................................................... 400
Bulb Specifications ................................... 466
C
Carbon Monoxide Gas ................................ 69
Cargo Cover .............................................. 159
Cargo Floor Box ........................................ 155
Carrying Cargo .................................. 315, 317
CD Player ........................................... 191, 214
Certification Label .................................... 468
Changing Bulbs ......................................... 397
Charging System Indicator ................. 75, 451
Child Safety ................................................. 57
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 108 Child Seat
.................................................... 57
Booster Seats ............................................ 68
Child Seat for Infants................................. 59
Child Seat for Small Children ..................... 60
Installing a Child Seat wi th a Lap/Shoulder Seat
Belt ......................................................... 64
Larger Children ......................................... 67
Rear-facing Child Seat ............................... 59
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 61
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 108
Cleaning the Exterior ............................... 426
Cleaning the Interior ................................ 424
Climate Control System ............................ 165
Synchronized Mode................................. 172
Clock ............................................................ 94
Coat Hook ................................................. 157
Compact Spare Tire .......................... 434, 467
Continuously Variable Transmission ....... 333
7-Speed Manual Shift Mode .................... 338
Creeping ................................................. 333
Kickdown ................................................ 333
Operating the Shift Lever........... 21, 335, 337
Shift Lever Does Not Move ...................... 448
Shifting ........................................... 334, 336
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
Fluid ........................................................ 394
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Index
Controls....................................................... 93
Coolant (Engine) ....................................... 392
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 393
Adding to the Reserve Tank ..................... 392
High Temperature Indicator ....................... 77
Low Temperature Indicator ........................ 77
Overheating............................................. 449
Creeping (Continuously Variable
Transmission) ........................................... 333
Cruise Control ........................................... 344
Indicator .................................................... 82
Cup Holders ............................................... 153
Customer Service Information ................. 476
D
Daytime Running Lights........................... 131
Dead Battery ............................................. 446
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows .......................................... 164, 168
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ................ 469
Dimming Headlights ............................................... 127
Rearview Mirror ....................................... 138
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................. 388
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) .............. 127
Display Setup .................................... 188, 210
Door Mirrors ............................................. 139 Doors
........................................................... 96
Auto Door Locking .................................. 109
Auto Door Unlocking .............................. 109
Door and Tailgate Open Indicator ........ 34, 78
Keys .......................................................... 96
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside .............................................. 105
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from
the Outside ............................................. 99
Lockout Prevention System ...................... 104
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 413
Driving ...................................................... 313
Braking ................................................... 363
Continuously Variable Transmission ......... 333
Cruise Control ......................................... 344
Shifting Gear ........................... 334, 336, 340
Starting the Engine.......................... 325, 328
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 423
E
ECO Assist® System ....................................... 9
ECON Button ............................................ 343
ECON Mode Indicator ................................ 81
Electric Parking Brake Indicator.................................................... 73
Electric Parking Brake System
Indicator............................................ 73, 454 Electric Power Steering (EPS) System
Indicator ........................................... 78, 453
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............ 354
Emergency ................................................ 461
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ...... 471
Engine Coolant .................................................. 392
Jump Starting ......................................... 446
Number .................................................. 468
Oil .......................................................... 387
Starting........................................... 325, 328
Switch Buzzer ......................................... 122
Engine Coolant ........................................ 392
Adding to the Radiator ........................... 393
Adding to the Reserve Tank .................... 392
High Temperature Indicator ...................... 77
Low Temperature Indicator ....................... 77
Overheating ............................................ 449
Engine Oil ................................................. 387
Adding ................................................... 389
Checking ................................................ 388
Displaying Oil Life ................................... 381
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 75, 451
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 387
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon
Monoxide) ................................................ 69
Exterior Care (Cleaning) .......................... 426
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 139
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Index
F
Features.................................................... 175
Filters Dust and Pollen....................................... 423
Oil .......................................................... 390
Flat Tire ..................................................... 434
Floor Mats ................................................ 425
Fluids
Brake/Clutch ........................................... 395
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) .................................................... 394
Engine Coolant ....................................... 392
Manual Transmission .............................. 394
Windshield Washer ................................. 396
FM/AM Radio ................................... 189, 211
Fog Light Indicator .................................... 80
Folding Down the Rear Seats .................. 147
Folding the Rear Seat Up ........................ 148
Foot Brake ................................................ 365
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) .......... 347
Indicator ................................................... 83
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 47
Front Seats ................................................ 140
Adjusting ................................................ 140
Fuel ..................................................... 22, 374
Economy................................................. 376
Gauge ...................................................... 91
Low Fuel Indicator..................................... 76
Recommendation.................................... 374
Refueling .......................................... 22, 374 Fuel Economy
............................................ 376
Fuel Fill Cap ......................................... 22, 375
Message .................................................. 452
Fuel Fill Door ....................................... 22, 375
Fuses .......................................................... 456
Inspecting and Changing ......................... 460
Locations ................................................. 456
G
Gasoline (Fuel) Economy ................................................. 376
Gauge ....................................................... 91
Information ............................................. 374
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 76
Refueling ................................................. 374
Gauges ........................................................ 88
Gear Shift Lever Positions
Continuously Variable Transmission .................................. 334, 336
Manual Transmission ............................... 341
Glass (care) ........................................ 424, 427
Glove Box .................................................. 152
H
Halogen Bulbs ................................... 397, 399
Handling the Unexpected ........................ 431
HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) ....................... 260, 283
Menus ............................................. 262, 286
Phone Setup .................................... 266, 291 Hazard Warning Button
.............................. 4
Head Restraints ........................................ 142
Headlights ................................................. 127
Aiming .................................................... 397
Dimming ......................................... 127, 131
Operating................................................ 127
Heated Door Mirrors ................................ 135
Heated Windshield ................................... 136
Heating and Cooling System ................... 161
Cooling ................................................... 164
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows ............................................... 164
Dust and Pollen Filter............................... 423
Heating ................................................... 163
HFL (HandsFreeLink ®)....................... 260, 283
High Beam Indicator .................................. 80
Hill Start Assist System ..................... 327, 331
I
Identification Numbers ............................ 468
Engine and Transmission ......................... 468
Vehicle Identification ............................... 468
Ignition Switch ......................................... 122
Illumination Control ................................. 134
Knob ....................................................... 134
Immobilizer System .................................. 116
Indicator.................................................... 81
Important Handling Information .............. 32
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