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uuBluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®u HFL Menus
Features
■To pair a mobile phone (when there is
no phone paired to the system)
1. Select Phone .
2. Select Yes.
3. Make sure your phone is in search or
discoverable mode, then select OK.
u HFL automatically searches for a
Bluetooth device.
4. Select your phone when it appears on the
list.
u If your phone does not appear, you can
select Refresh to search again.
u If your phone still do es not appear, select
Phone not found and search for
Bluetooth devices using your phone.
From your phone, select
HandsFreeLink .
5. The system gives you a pairing code on the
audio/information screen.
u Confirm if the pairing code on the screen
and your phone match.This may vary by
phone.
6. A notification appears on the screen if
pairing is successful.
■Phone Setup1Phone Setup
Your Bluetooth -compatible phone must be paired to
HFL before you can make and receive hands-free
calls.
Phone Pairing Tips:
•You cannot pair your phone while the vehicle is
moving.
•Up to six phones can be paired.
•Your phone’s battery may dr ain faster when it is
paired to HFL.
•If your phone is not ready for pairing or not found
by the system, the system will return to the
previous screen.
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Features
■Automatic collisi on notification
If your vehicle’s airbags deploy or if the unit
detects that the vehicle is severely impacted,
your vehicle automatically will attempt to
connect to the HondaLink operator. If
connected, information about your vehicle, its
location, and its condition will be sent to the
operator; you also can speak to the operator
when connected.
IMPORTANT: For vehicles equipped with Ho ndaLink Assist, owner activation
constitutes authorization for Honda to co llect information from your vehicle needed
to provide the service, and agr eement to the Terms of Use at www.hondalink.com/
TermsAndConditions . In a crash, HondaLink Assist w ill attempt to notify emergency
services but NEITHER HONDA NOR ITS SERVICE PROVIDERS GUARANTEE THAT
SUCH NOTIFICATION WILL OCCUR.
Honda reserves the right to terminate HondaLink Assist services at any time or for
any reason, and in the future may not be ab le to provide services due to changes in,
or obsolescence of, technology integral to the service or changes in governmental
regulation.
■In Case of Emergency1 In Case of Emergency
Your vehicle may not be able to connect to the
operator if the battery level is low, the line is
disconnected, or you do not have adequate cellular
coverage.
You cannot use this emergency services when:
•You travel outside the HondaLink service coverage
areas.
•There is a problem with the connecting devices,
such as the microphones, speakers, or the unit
itself.
You cannot operate othe r phone-related functions
using the screen while talking to the operator.
Select Hang Up to terminate the connection to your
vehicle.
1 Automatic collision notification
If the unit fails to connect to the operator, it
repeatedly tries until it succeeds.
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uuTowing a Trailer uTowing Your Vehicle
Driving
Towing Your Vehicle
Your vehicle is not designed to be towed be hind a motorhome. If your vehicle needs
to be towed in an emergency, refe r to the emergency towing information.
2Emergency Towing P. 461
Your vehicle can be towed behind a motorhome.
Perform the following procedure before towing your vehicle.
1. Shift to
(N.
2. Release the parking brake.
3. Turn the ignition sw itch to ACCESSORY
(q*1.
u Make sure the steering wheel does not lock.
4. Turn off all the electric devices. Do not use any accessory power sockets.
u This can prevent the battery from running down.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.
■When Your Vehicle is Towed Behind a Motorhome
1 Towing Your Vehicle
Do not exceed 65 mph (100 km/h).
Consult your towing parts sales or rental agency if
any other items are recommended or required for
your towing situation.
Manual transmission models
Continuously variable transmission models
Manual transmission models
Manual transmission models
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uuTowing a Trailer uTowing Your Vehicle
Driving
■Extended towing
If you tow more than eight hours in one day, you should repeat the “before towing
your vehicle procedure” at least every eight hours.
You also need to perform the following procedure to prevent the battery from
running down.
1.Remove the 20 A accessory power socket
and 7.5 A ACC fuses. These fuses are
located in the interior fuse box.
2 Interior Fuse Boxes P. 458
2.Remove the 10 A Back up fuse. This fuse is
located in the engine compartment fuse
box.
2 Engine Compartment Fuse Box P. 4563.Store the fuses in a safe place so you do not
lose them.
u Make sure to reinstall the fuses before
you start driving your vehicle.
4. Shift to
(N.
5. Turn the ignition switch to ACCESSORY
(q.
u Make sure the steering wheel does not
lock.
1Towing Your Vehicle
Make sure to reinstall the fuses before you start
driving your vehicle.
Engine Compartment Fuse Box
10 A Back Up Fuse
Interior Fuse Box
20 A Accessory
Power Socket Fuse
7.5 A ACC fuseModels without smart entry system
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Driving
When Driving
Starting the Engine
1.Make sure the parkin g brake is applied.
u The electric parking brake indicator
comes on for 15 seconds when you pull
up to electric parking brake switch.
2. Check that the shift lever is in
(P, then
depress the brake pedal.
u Although it is possible to start the vehicle
in
(N, it is safer to start it in (P.
2. Check that the shift lever is in
(N. Then
depress the brake pedal with your right
foot, and the clutch pedal with your left
foot.
u The clutch pedal must be fully depressed
to start the engine.
Models without smart entry system
1Starting the Engine
Keep your foot firmly on the brake pedal when
starting the engine.
The engine is harder to st art in cold weather and in
thinner air found at altitudes above 8,000 feet (2,400
meters).
When starting the engine in cold weather, turn off all
electrical accessories such as the lights, heating and
cooling system
*/climate control system*, and rear
defogger in order to reduce battery drain.
If you live in a region where winter is extremely cold,
an engine block heater will improve starting and
warming of the engine. Cons ult a dealer for details.
If the exhaust system sounds abnormal or you can
smell exhaust gas inside the vehicle, have your vehicle
checked by a dealer. There may be a problem with
the engine or exhaust system.Electric Parking Brake Switch
Brake PedalContinuously variable transmission models
Brake Pedal
Clutch Pedal
Manual transmission models
* Not available on all models
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uuWhen Driving uStarting the Engine
Driving
Starting the Engine
1. Make sure the parking brake is applied.
u The electric parking brake indicator
comes on for 15 seconds when you pull
up to electric parking brake switch.
2. Check that the shift lever is in
(P, then
depress the brake pedal.
u Although it is possible to start the vehicle
in
(N, it is safer to start it in (P.
2. Check that the shift lever is in
(N. Then
depress the brake pedal with your right
foot, and the clutch pedal with your left
foot.
u The clutch pedal must be fully depressed
to start the engine.
Models with smart entry system
1Starting the Engine
Keep your foot firmly on the brake pedal when
starting the engine.
The engine is harder to st art in cold weather and in
thinner air found at altitudes above 8,000 feet (2,400
meters).
When starting the engine in cold weather, turn off all
electrical accessories such as the lights, climate
control system, and rear de fogger in order to reduce
battery drain.
If you live in a region where winter is extremely cold,
an engine block heater will improve starting and
warming of the engine. Cons ult a dealer for details.
If the exhaust system sounds abnormal or you can
smell exhaust gas inside the vehicle, have your vehicle
checked by a dealer. There may be a problem with
the engine or exhaust system.
The immobilizer system pr otects your vehicle from
theft.If an improperly c oded device is used, the
engine’s fuel system is disabled. 2 Immobilizer System P. 116
Electric Parking Brake Switch
Brake PedalContinuously variable transmission models
Brake Pedal
Clutch Pedal
Manual transmission models
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uuWhen Driving uStarting the Engine
Driving
3. Press the ENGINE START/STOP button
without depressing the accelerator pedal.1 Starting the Engine
Bring the smart entry remote close to the ENGINE
START/STOP button if the battery in the smart entry
remote is weak.
2 If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak
P. 444
The engine may not start if the smart entry remote is
subjected to strong radio waves.
Do not hold the ENGINE START/STOP button to
start the engine.
If the engine does not start, wait at least 30 seconds
before trying again.
ENGINE START
STOP
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Driving
Braking
Brake System
Use the parking brake to keep the vehicle stationary when parked. You can
manually apply and release, or automatically release it.
■Manual operations
Use the electric parking brake switch to apply or release the brake. Manually
releasing the parking brake using the switch helps your vehicle start slowly and
smoothly when facing down hill on steep hills.
■To apply manually
Pull the electric parking brake switch up gently
and securely. u The electric parking brake indicator
comes on.
■To release manually
1. Depress the brake pedal.
2. Press the electric parking brake switch.
u The electric parking brake indicator goes
off.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.
■Parking Brake1 Parking Brake
You may hear the electric parking brake system
operating from the rear wh eel area when you apply
or release the parking brak e, or turn the ignition
switch to LOCK
( 0*1. This is normal.
The brake pedal may slightly move due to the electric
parking brake system opera tion when you apply or
release the parking br ake. This is normal.
You cannot apply or release the parking brake if the
battery goes dead. 2 Jump Starting P. 446
If you pull up the electric parking brake switch while
driving, the parkin g brake is applied.
In the following situations, the parking brake
automatically operates.
•When the vehicle stops with the automatic brake
hold system activated for more than 10 minutes.
Electric Parking
Brake Switch
Electric Parking
Brake Switch
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