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uuReplacing Light Bulbs uRear License Plate Light
Maintenance
Rear License Plate Light
Rear license plate light is LED type. Have an authorized Honda dealer inspect and
replace the light assembly.
High-Mount Brake Light
High-mount brake light is LED type. Have an authorized Honda dealer inspect and
replace the light assembly.
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uuChecking and Maintaining Tires uWinter Tires
Maintenance
Winter Tires
If driving on snowy or frozen roads, mount all season marked M+S tires, snow tires, or tire
chains; reduce speed; and maintain sufficie nt distance between vehicles when driving.
Be particularly careful when operating the steering wheel or brakes to prevent
skidding.
Use tire chains, snow tires, or all season ti res when necessary or according to the law.
When mounting, refer to the following points.
For winter tires:
• Select the size and load ranges that are the same as the original tires.
• Mount the tires to all four wheels.
For tire chains:
• Install them on the front tires only.
• Because your vehicle has limited tire clearance, we strongly recommend using the
chains listed below:
• Follow the chain manufacturer’s instruction when installing. Mount them as
tightly as you can.
• Check that the chains do not to uch the brake lines or suspension.
• Drive slowly.
Cable-type: SCC Ra dial Chain SC1032
1Winter Tires
NOTICE
Traction devices that are the wrong size or improperly
installed can damage your vehicle’s brake lines,
suspension, body, and wheels. Stop driving if they are
hitting any part of the vehicle.
When tire chains are mounted, follow the chain
manufacturer’s instructi ons regarding vehicle
operational limits.
If your vehicle is equipp ed with summer tires, be
aware that these tires are not designed for winter
driving conditions. For more information, contact a
dealer.
3WARNING
Using the wrong chains, or not properly
installing chains, can damage the brake
lines and cause a crash in which you can be
seriously injured or killed.
Follow all instruction s in this owner’s
manual regarding the selection and use of
tire chains.
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uuCleaning uExterior Care
Continued
Maintenance
The inside lenses of exterior lights (headlig hts, brake lights, etc.) may fog temporarily
if you have driven in the rain, or after the vehicle has been run through a car wash.
Dew condensation also may build up inside the lenses when there is a significant
enough difference between the ambient and inside lens temperatures (similar to
vehicle windows fogging up in rainy conditions). These conditions are natural
processes, not structural design problems in the exterior lights.
Lens design characteristics ma y result in moisture developing on the light lens frame
surfaces. This also is not a malfunction.
However, if you see large amounts of wa ter accumulation, or large water drops
building up inside the lenses, have your vehicle inspected by a dealer.
■Fogged Exterior Light Lenses
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Handling the Unexpected
This chapter explains how to handle unexpected troubles.
ToolsTypes of Tools .................................. 604
If a Tire Goes Flat
Changing a Flat Tire ......................... 605
Temporarily Repairi ng a Flat Tire....... 611
Power System Won’t Start Checking the Procedure ................... 625
If the Remote Battery is Weak .......... 626
Emergency Power System Off........... 627
Jump Starting .................................... 628
Overheating
How to Handle Overheating ............. 631
Models with optional spare tire
Indicator, Coming On/BlinkingIf the Low Oil Pressure Warning Appears ... 633If the 12-Volt Battery Charging System Indicator Comes On ....................... 634
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks ................................... 635
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or Blinks ..................................... 636
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On
or Blinks at the Same Time When the Brake
System Indicator (Amber) Comes On.... 637
If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator Comes On......................... 638 If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator
Comes On or Blinks ....................... 639
If the Transmission System Indicator Blinks
along with the Warning Message ...... 640
Fuses Fuse Locations ................................. 641
Inspecting and Changing Fuses ........ 646
Emergency Towing ........................... 647
When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill
Door ................................................. 648
When You Cannot Open the Trunk ... 649
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Handling the Unexpected
If a Tire Goes Flat
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 plac e. Replace the flat tire with a compact
spare tire. Go to a dealer as soon as possib le to have the full-size tire repaired or
replaced.
1. Park the vehicle on firm, level, non-slip pery surface and apply the parking brake.
2. Put the transmission into
(P.
3. Turn on the hazard warning lights an d set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF.
Models with optional spare tire
1Changing a Flat Tire
Follow compact spare precautions:
Periodically check the tire pressure of the compact
spare. It should be set to the specified pressure.
Specified Pressure: 60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm
2)
When driving with the compact spare tire, keep the
vehicle speed under 50 mph (80 km/h). Replace with
a full-size tire as soon as possible.
The compact spare tire and wheel in your vehicle are
specifically for this model. Do not use them with
another vehicle. Do not us e another type of compact
spare tire or wheel with your vehicle.
Do not mount tire chains on a compact spare tire.
If a chain-mounted front tire goes flat, remove one of
the full-size rear tires and replace it with the compact
spare tire. Remove the flat front tire and replace it
with the full-size tire that was removed from the rear.
Mount the tire chains on the front tire.
NOTICE
Do not use the jack if it doesn’t work properly.
Call your dealer or a pr ofessional towing service.
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uuIf a Tire Goes Flat uTemporarily Repairing a Flat Tire
Continued
Handling the Unexpected
Temporarily Repairing a Flat Tire
If the tire has a large cut or is otherwise severely damaged, you will need to have the
vehicle towed. If the tire only has a small puncture, from a nail for instance, you can
use the temporary tire repair kit so that you can drive to the nearest service station
for a more permanent repair.
If a tire goes flat while driving, grasp the steering wheel firmly, and brake gradually
to reduce speed. Then stop in a safe place.
1. Park the vehicle on a firm, level, and n on-slippery surface, and apply the parking
brake.
2. Put the transmission into
(P.
3. Turn on the hazard warning lights an d set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF
(LOCK).
1 Temporarily Repairing a Flat Tire
The kit should not be used in the following situations.
Instead, contact a dealer or roadside assistance to
have the vehicle towed.
•The tire sealant has expired.
•More than one tire is punctured.
•The puncture or cut is larger than 3/16 inch (4 mm).•The tire side wall is da maged or the puncture is
outside the contact area.
•Damage has been caused by driving with the tires
extremely under inflated.
•The tire bead is no longer seated.
•The rim is damaged.
Do not remove a nail or screw that punctured the
tire. If you remove it from the tire, you may not be
able to repair the puncture using the kit.
When the puncture is:Use Kit
Smaller than 3/16 inch (4 mm)Yes
Larger than 3/16 inch (4 mm)No
Contact
Area
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Handling the Unexpected
Power System Won’t Start
Checking the Procedure
When the READY indicator does not come on and the Ready To Drive message
does not appear on the driver informatio n interface, check the following items and
take appropriate action.
ChecklistConditionWhat to Do
Check if the related
indicator or driver
information interface
messages come on.The Temperature Is Too Cold For Vehicle To Operate message
appears.2 Driver Information Interface Warning
and Information Messages P. 112
The To Start, Hold Remote Near Start Button message appears.
u Make sure the smart entry remote is in its operating range.
2 POWER Button Operating Range P. 190
2If the Remote Battery is Weak P. 626
The POWER SYSTEM indicator comes on.Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
The transmission system indicator blinks and Transmission
System Problem. Apply Parking Brake When Parked. See
Your Dealer. message appears.2If the Transmission System Indicator
Blinks along with the Warning Message
P. 640
Check the brightness
of the interior lights. The interior lights are dim or do not come on at all. Have the 12-volt battery checked by a
dealer.
The interior lights come on normally. Check all fuses, or have your vehicle checked
by a dealer.
2 Inspecting and Changing Fuses P. 646
Check the
transmission.The transmission is not in (P.Put the transmission into (P.
Check the
immobilizer system
indicator. When the immobilizer system indicator is blinking, the power
system cannot be turned on.
2
Immobilizer System Indicator P. 95
1Checking the Procedure
If you must start the vehi cle immediately, use an
assisting vehicle or booster battery to jump start it.
2 Jump Starting P. 628
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uuPower System Won’t Start uIf the Remote Battery is Weak
Handling the Unexpected
If the Remote Battery is Weak
If the beeper sounds, the To Start, Hold Remote Near Start Button message
appears on the driver info rmation interface, and the POWER button flashes, the
READY indicator does not come on. Turn on the power system as follows:
1.Touch the center of the POWER button
with the H logo on the remote while the
POWER button is flashing. The buttons on
the remote should be facing you.
u The POWER button flashes for about 30
seconds.
2. Depress the brake pedal and press the
POWER button within 10 seconds after the
beeper sounds and the POWER button
changes from flashing to on.
u The READY indicator comes on.
u If you don’t depress the pedal, the mode
will change to ACCESSORY.
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