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583Continued
Handling the Unexpected
If the Battery Is Dead
Jump Starting Procedure
Turn off the power to electric devices, such as audio and lights. Turn off the engine,
then open the hood. 1.Connect the first jumper cable to your
vehicle’s battery + terminal.
2. Connect the other end of the first jumper
cable to the booster battery + terminal.
u Use a 12-volt booster battery only.
u When using an automotive battery
charger to boost your 12-volt battery,
select a lower charging voltage than 15-
volt. Check the charger manual for the
proper setting.
3. Connect the second jumper cable to the
booster battery - terminal.
■Jump Starting Procedure1If the Battery Is Dead
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 ju mper cables or allow the
cable ends to touch each other while attaching or
detaching the jumper cables.
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
1.5 L engine models
2.0 L engine models
Booster Battery
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Overheating
How to Handle Overheating
Overheating symptoms are as follows:
•The temperature gauge pointer is at the mark or the engine suddenly loses
power.
• Steam or spray comes out of the engine compartment.
■First thing to do
1. Immediately park the vehicle in a safe place.
2. Turn off all accessories and turn on the hazard warning lights.
u No steam or spray present: Keep the engine running and open the hood.
u Steam or spray is present: Turn off the engine and wait until it subsides.
Then open the hood.
1 How to Handle Overheating
NOTICE
Continuing to drive with the temperature gauge
pointer at the mark may damage the engine.
3WARNING
Steam and spray from an overheated
engine can seriously scald you.
Do not open the hood if steam is coming
out.
H
H
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uuOverheating uHow to Handle Overheating
588
Handling the Unexpected
■Next thing to do
1.Check that the cooling fan is operating and
stop the engine once the temperature
gauge pointer comes down.
u If the cooling fan is not operating,
immediately stop the engine.
2. Once the engine has cooled down, inspect
the coolant level an d check the cooling
system components for leaks.
u If the coolant level in the reserve tank is
low, or no coolant in the tank, check that
the radiator is cool. Cover the reserve
tank cap with a hea vy cloth and open the
cap. Add coolant until it reaches the
MAX mark, and put the cap back on.
■Last thing to do
Once the engine has cooled sufficiently, restart it and check the temperature gauge.
If the temperature gauge pointer has gone do wn, resume driving. If it has not gone
down, contact a dealer for repairs.
1 How to Handle Overheating
If the coolant is leaking, contact a dealer for repairs.
Use water as an emergency/temporary measure only.
Have a dealer flush the system with proper antifreeze
as soon as possible.
3WARNING
Removing the reserve tank cap while the
engine is hot can cause the coolant to spray
out, seriously scalding you.
Always let the engine and radiator cool
down before removing the reserve tank
cap.
MAX
Reserve TankMIN
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589
Handling the Unexpected
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On
■Reasons for the indicator to come on
Comes on when the engine oil pressure is low.
■What to do as soon as the indicator comes on
1. Immediately park the vehicle on level ground in a safe place.
2. If necessary, turn the hazard warning lights on.
■What to do after parking the vehicle
1. Stop the engine and let it sit for approximately three minutes.
2. Open the hood and check the oil level.
u Add oil as necessary.
2 Oil Check P. 525
3.Start the engine and check th e low oil pressure indicator.
u The indicator goes off: Start driving again.
u The indicator does not go off within 10 seconds: Immediately stop
the engine and contact a dealer for repairs.
If the Charging System Indicator Comes On
■Reasons for the indicator to come on
Comes on when the battery is not being charged.
■What to do when th e indicator comes on
Turn off the climate control system, rear defogger, and other electrical
systems, and immediately co ntact a dealer for repairs.
1If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On
NOTICE
Running the engine with low oil pressure can cause
serious mechanical damage almost immediately.
1If the Charging System Indicator Comes On
If you need to stop temporarily, do not turn off the
engine. Restarting the engi ne may rapidly discharge
the battery.
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602
Handling the Unexpected
Refueling
Refueling From a Portable Fuel Container
If you have run out of fuel and need to refuel your vehicle from a portable fuel
container, use the funnel pr ovided with your vehicle.
1.Turn off the engine.
2. Press on the edge of the fuel fill door to
make it pop up slightly.
u The fuel fill door opens.
3. Take the funnel out of the tool case in the
trunk.
2 Types of Tools P. 572
4.Place the end of the funnel on the lower
part of filler opening, then insert it slowly
and fully.
u Make sure that the end of the funnel
goes down along with the filler pipe.
5. Fill the tank with fuel from the portable fuel
container.
u Pour fuel carefully so you do not spill any.
6. Remove the funnel from the filler neck.
u Wipe up any fuel from the funnel before
storing it.
7. Shut the fuel fill door by hand.
1Refueling From a Portable Fuel Container
NOTICE
Do not insert the nozzle of a portable fuel container
or any funnel other than the one provided with your
vehicle. Doing so can damage the fuel system.
Do not try to pry open or push open the sealed fuel
tank with foreign objects. This can damage the fuel
system and its seal.
Make sure the fuel in the portable fuel container is
gasoline before you refuel.
3WARNING
Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive.
You can be burned or seriously injured
when handling fuel.
• Stop the engine, and keep heat, sparks,
and flame away.
• Handle fuel only outdoors.
• Wipe up spills immediately.
Funnel
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Index
Coolant (Engine)...................................... 531
Adding the Coolant ................................ 532
Overheating ............................................ 587
Creeping (Continuously Variable Transmission) .......................................... 431
Cup Holders .............................................. 184
Customer Service Information ................ 617
Customized Features ............... 115, 318, 325
D
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 161
Dead Battery ............................................ 583
Defaulting All the Settings ...................... 351
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ................................................. 197
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ............... 609
Dimming
Headlights .............................................. 158
Rearview Mirror ...................................... 170
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................ 525
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) ............. 157
Display Setup .................................... 215, 250
Display/Information Button ............ 110, 228
Door Mirrors ............................................. 171
Doors ........................................................ 128
Auto Door Locking.................................. 141
Auto Door Unlocking .............................. 141
Door Open Message ........................... 37, 95
Keys........................................................ 128 Locking/Unlocking the Doors from
the Inside............................................... 138
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside............................................ 131
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 551
Driver Information Interface ................... 109
Warning and Information Messages .......... 95
Driving ....................................................... 415
Braking .................................................... 494
Continuously Variable Transmission ......... 431
Shifting Position .............................. 432, 434
Starting the Engine .......................... 422, 425
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 562
E
Eco Assist® System ...................................... 11
ECON Button ............................................. 438
Elapsed Time ............................................. 112
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator ............................................ 85, 593
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 439
Emergency ................................................ 599
Emergency Engine Stop ........................... 582
Emergency Trunk Opener ................ 144, 601
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ....... 611
Engine
Coolant ................................................... 531
If the Battery Is Dead ............................... 583
Oil ........................................................... 524
Starting ........................................... 422, 425 Switch Buzzer.......................................... 152
Engine Coolant ......................................... 531
Adding the Coolant................................. 532
Overheating ............................................ 587
Temperature Gauge ................................ 108
Engine Oil ................................................. 524
Adding .................................................... 527
Checking................................................. 525
Displaying Maintenance Minder Information ........................................... 516
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 81, 589
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 524
ENGINE START/STOP Button .................... 153
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) .. 75
Exterior Care (Cleaning) ........................... 565
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 171
F
Features.................................................... 201
Filters
Dust and Pollen ....................................... 562
Oil ........................................................... 528
Flat Tire ..................................................... 573
Floor Mats ................................................. 564
Fluids Brake ...................................................... 534
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) ..................................................... 533
Engine Coolant ....................................... 531
Windshield Washer ................................. 535
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Index
FM/AM Radio.................................... 216, 256
Fog Light Indicator ..................................... 87
Folding Down the Rear Seats ................... 175
Foot Brake ................................................. 496
Front Airbags (SRS) ..................................... 49
Front Head Restraints ............................... 177
Front Seat Heaters .................................... 191
Front Seats
Adjusting ................................................. 172
Front Sensor Camera ................................ 491
Fuel ...................................................... 26, 505
Economy ................................................. 508
Gauge ..................................................... 108
Instant Fuel Economy ............................... 113
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 83
Range ...................................................... 112
Recommendation .................................... 505
Refueling ......................................... 505, 602
Fuel Economy ............................................ 508
Fuel Fill Door ....................................... 26, 506
Fuses .......................................................... 595
Inspecting and Changing ......................... 598
Locations ......................................... 595, 596
G
Gasoline (Fuel)
Economy ................................................. 508
Gauge ..................................................... 108
Information ............................................. 505 Instant Fuel Economy .............................. 113
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 83
Refueling......................................... 505, 602
Gauges ...................................................... 108
Glass (care) ........................................ 563, 566
Glove Box .................................................. 182
H
Halogen Bulbs .................................. 536, 539
Handling the Unexpected ........................ 571
HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) ....................... 355, 382
Automatic Import of Cellular Phonebook and
Call History .................................... 371, 395
Automatic Transferring............................ 368
Displaying Messages................................ 409
HFL Buttons..................................... 355, 382
HFL Menus ...................................... 358, 385
HFL Status Display ........................... 357, 384
In Case of Emergency .............................. 413
Limitations for Manual Operation .... 357, 384
Making a Call .................................. 376, 403
Options During a Call ...................... 381, 406
Phone Setup.................................... 362, 390
Phonebook Phonetic Modification ........... 399
Receiving a Call ............................... 380, 406
Receiving a Text/E-mail Message.............. 407
Ring Tone........................................ 369, 394
Selecting a Mail Account ......................... 408
Speed Dial ....................................... 372, 396
To Set Up Text/E-mail Message Options ... 393 Hazard Warning Button
.............................. 6
HD Radio
TM............................................... 257
Headlights ................................................ 158
Aiming.................................................... 536
Auto High-Beam ..................................... 162
Automatic Operation .............................. 159
Dimming......................................... 158, 161
Operating ............................................... 158
Heaters (Front Seat) ................................. 191
Heaters (Rear Seat) .................................. 192
Heating System
Dust and Pollen Filter .............................. 562
HFL (HandsFreeLink ®) ...................... 355, 382
High Beam Indicator .................................. 87
Hill Start Assist System ..................... 424, 429
HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver ........... 352
Honda App License Agreement .............. 302
Honda Sensing ®................................ 27, 450
HondaLink ®............................................ 282
I
Identification Numbers
Vehicle Identification............................... 608
If the Battery Is Dead ............................... 583
Ignition Switch ......................................... 152
Illumination Control
Knob ...................................................... 168
Immobilizer System .................................. 145
Indicator ................................................... 88
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Index
Indicators.................................................... 78
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed
Follow ............................................. 91, 463
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................... 83
Auto High-Beam ....................................... 84
Automatic Brake Hold ....................... 80, 497
Automatic Brake Hold System ........... 80, 497
Charging System............................... 82, 589
Collision Mitigati on Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM) .......................................... 93, 94
ECON Mode ..................................... 89, 438
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System ............................................ 85, 593
Fog Light .................................................. 87
High Beam ................................................ 87
Immobilizer System ................................... 88
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) ... 92, 481
Lights On .................................................. 87
Low Fuel ................................................... 83
Low Oil Pressure ............................... 81, 589
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS .... 86, 442, 446, 594
M (7-speed manual shift mode)
Indicator/Shift ......................................... 82
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 81, 590
Parking Brake and Brake System
(Amber) .................................... 79, 80, 592
Parking Brake and Brake System (Red) ....................................... 78, 591, 592
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) ....... 89, 90
Seat Belt Reminder.............................. 40, 83
Security System Alarm............................... 89 Shift Lever Position .................................... 82
Supplemental Restraint System ............ 58, 84
System Message ........................................ 87
Transmission System .................................. 82
Turn Signal and Haza
rd Warning ............... 87
Vehicle Stability Assist
TM (VSA ®) OFF .. 85, 440
Vehicle Stability AssistTM (VSA ®)
System............................................. 84, 439
Information ............................................... 603
Instant Fuel Economy ............................... 113
Instrument Panel ........................................ 77
Brightness Control ................................... 168
Interior Lights ........................................... 180
Interior Rearview Mirror .......................... 170
iPod ................................................... 218, 268
J
Jack (Wheel Nut Wrench) ........................ 576
K
Key Number Tag....................................... 129
Keys ........................................................... 128
Number Tag ............................................ 129
Rear Door Won’t Open ............................ 140
Remote Transmitter ................................. 135
Types and Functions ................................ 128
Won’t Turn ................................................ 30
Kickdown (Continuously Variable Transmission) .......................................... 431
L
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) ......... 479
LaneWatchTM............................................ 448
LATCH (Child Seats) .................................... 67
Lights ................................................. 158, 536
Auto High-Beam ..................................... 162
Automatic ............................................... 159
Bulb Replacement ................................... 536
Daytime Running Lights........................... 161
Fog Lights ............................................... 161
High Beam Indicator .................................. 87
Interior .................................................... 180
Light Switches ......................................... 158
Lights On Indicator .................................... 87
Turn Signals ............................................ 157
Load Limits ................................................ 419
Locking/Unlocking .................................... 128
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking.................. 141
Childproof Door Locks............................. 140
From Inside ............................................. 138
From Outside .......................................... 131
Keys ........................................................ 128
Using a Key ............................................. 136
Low Battery Charge ................................. 589
Low Fuel Indicator ...................................... 83
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 81, 589
Low Smart Entry Remote Signal Strength .................................................. 130
Lower Anchors ............................................ 67
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