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uuIndicator, Coming On/Blinking uIf the Transmission System Indicator Blinks along with the Warning Message
Handling the Unexpected
If the Transmission System Indicator Blinks along
with the Warning Message
■Reasons for the indicator to blink
The transmission is malfunctioning.
■What to do when the indicator blinks
• Immediately have your vehicle inspected by
a dealer.
• Select
(N after starting the engine.
u Check if the
(N position in the
instrument panel and the indicator on
the
(N button light/blink.
u The engine cannot be turned on unless
the parking brake is set.
2 Starting the Engine P. 434
1If the Transmission System In dicator Blinks along with the
Warning Message
You may not be able to start the engine.
Make sure to set the pa rking brake when parking
your vehicle.
Call a professional towing service if you need to tow
your vehicle. 2 Emergency Towing P. 685
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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 cargo area.
2 Types of Tools P. 638
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
D
Daytime Running Lights........................... 173
Dead Battery ............................................. 666
Defaulting All the Settings ...................... 372
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows .................................................. 231
Detachable Anchor ..................................... 42
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ................ 693
Dimming Headlights ............................................... 170
Rearview Mirror ....................................... 187
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................. 600
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) .............. 169
Door Mirrors ............................................. 188
Door Outer Handle Ambient Lights ........ 135
Doors ......................................................... 130
Auto Door Locking .................................. 146
Auto Door Unlocking ............................... 146
Door Open Message .................................. 36
Keys ........................................................ 130
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside ..................................................... 143
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside .................................................. 133
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 618
Driver Information Interface (Left Side Area) ........................................ 108
(Right Side Area) ...................................... 108
Switching the Display............................... 109 Driving
...................................................... 415
Automatic Transmission .......................... 441
Braking ................................................... 551
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines............... 432
Shifting Gear ........................................... 442
Starting the Engine.................................. 434
Driving Position Memory System ............ 183
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 628
Dynamic Mode Switch ............................. 451
E
Electric Parking Brake
Switch ..................................................... 551
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator............................................ 94, 674
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 463
Emergency ................................................ 685
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ....... 695
Engine ....................................................... 692
Coolant ................................................... 604
If the Battery Is Dead ............................... 666
Remote Engine Start................................ 436
Starting ................................................... 434
Engine Compartment Cover .................... 598
Engine Coolant ......................................... 604
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 605
Adding to the Reserve Tank..................... 604
Overheating ............................................ 668
Temperature Gauge ................................ 105 Engine Oil
Adding ................................................... 601
Checking ................................................ 600
Displaying Oil Life ................................... 589
Low Oil Pressure Warning ....................... 670
ENGINE START/STOP Button .................... 166
EPS (Electric Power Steering) System ...... 674
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) .. 80
Exterior Care (Cleaning) .......................... 631
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 188F
Features.................................................... 237
Filters Dust and Pollen....................................... 628
Oil .......................................................... 602
Flat Tire ............................................. 639, 647
Floor Mats ................................................ 630
Fluids Automatic Transmission .......................... 606
Brake ...................................................... 607
Engine Coolant ....................................... 604
Windshield Washer ................................. 607
FM/AM Radio ........................................... 277
Fog Lights ................................................. 173
Indicator ................................................... 97
Folding Down the Second Row Seat ...... 196
Folding Down the Third Row Seat .......... 199
Foot Brake ................................................ 555
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 48
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Index
Front Seats................................................ 190
Adjusting ................................................ 190
Front Sensor Camera ............................... 547
Fuel ..................................................... 23, 581
Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions ............ 584
Gauge .................................................... 104
Instant Fuel Economy .............................. 111
Low Fuel Indicator (Amber) ....................... 93
Recommendation.................................... 581
Refueling ................................................ 581
Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions ............ 584
Fuel Fill Door ............................................ 582
Unable to Unlock .................................... 686
Fuses ......................................................... 677
Inspecting and Changing ........................ 683
Locations ................ 677, 679, 680, 681, 682
G
Gasoline (Fuel) Economy................................................. 584
Gauge .................................................... 104
Information............................................. 581
Instant Fuel Economy .............................. 111
Low Fuel Indicator (Amber) ....................... 93
Refueling ................................................ 581
Gauge Settings ......................................... 113
Gauges ...................................................... 104
Gear Position Indicator ...................... 89, 444
Glass (care) ............................................... 632
Glove Box ................................................. 211 G-meter
..................................................... 115
H
Handling of the Jack ................................ 661
Handling the Unexpected ........................ 637
HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) ............................... 376
Automatic Import of Phone Contacts and
Call History ............................................ 387
Automatic Transferring ............................ 386
Displaying Messages ................................ 399
Favorite Contacts ..................................... 388
HFL Buttons ............................................. 376
HFL Menus .............................................. 380
HFL Status Display ................................... 378
In Case of Emergency .............................. 409
Limitations for Manua l Operation ............ 379
Making a Call .......................................... 389
Options During a Call .............................. 393
Phone Setup ............................................ 382
Receiving a Call ....................................... 392
Receiving a Text Message ........................ 397
Ring Tone ................................................ 386
Selecting a Phone .................................... 398
To Set Up a Text Message Options ........... 396
Hazard Warning Button ............................... 6
HD Radio
TM................................................ 280
Head Restraints ................................. 202, 206
Headlights ................................................. 170
Aiming .................................................... 608
Auto High-Beam ...................................... 174 Automatic Operation............................... 171
Dimming ......................................... 170, 173
Operating................................................ 170
Head-Up Display ....................................... 122
Heated Door Mirrors ................................ 180
Heated Steering Wheel ............................ 226
Heated Windshield ................................... 180
Heater (Steering Wheel) .......................... 226
Heaters (Seat) ................................... 227, 228
HFL (HandsFreeLink ®)............................... 376
High Beam Indicator .................................. 97
High Temperature Indicator (Red)............ 93
Hill Start Assist System ............................. 439
HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver ............ 373
Honda App License Agreement .............. 325
I
Identification Numbers
Engine and Transmission ......................... 692
Vehicle Identification ............................... 692
If the Battery Is Dead ............................... 666
Illumination Control ................................. 181
Button..................................................... 181
Immobilizer System .................................. 157
Indicator.................................................... 98
Indicators .................................................... 84
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow (Amber) ........................................ 99
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed
Follow (White/Green)............................. 100
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Index
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow Interval ....................................... 100
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ..................... 94
Auto High-Beam ........................................ 97
Auto Idle Stop (Green) ............................... 91
Auto Idle Stop OFF..................................... 91
Auto Idle Stop Suspend ............................. 92
Auto Idle Stop System (Amber) .................. 91
Automatic Brake Hold........................ 88, 556
Automatic Brake Hold System ............ 88, 556
Blind spot information System ................. 472
Charging System ............................... 89, 671
Cruise Mode (White/Green) ..................... 100
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System .. 94, 674
Fog Light ................................................... 97
Gear Position ............................................. 89
High Beam................................................. 97
High Temperature (Red) ............................. 93
Immobilizer System .................................... 98
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) (Amber) ................................................. 101
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)
(White/Green) ........................................ 101
Lights On ................................................... 97
Low Fuel (Amber) ...................................... 93
Low Oil Pressure Warning ........................ 670
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS ............................. 96
M (sequential mode) Indicator/Sequential
Mode Gear Selection Indicator ................. 89
Malfunction Indicator Lamp ............... 89, 671 Parking Brake a
nd Brake System
(Amber) ........................................... 88, 673
Parking Brake a nd Brake System
(Red) ................................. 86, 87, 672, 673
Safety Support (Amber) ........................... 101
Safety Support (Green/Gray) .................... 103
Seat Belt Reminder .............................. 38, 93
Security System Alarm ............................... 98
Supplemental Restraint System ............ 59, 94
System Message ........................................ 99
Transmission System.......................... 90, 676
Turn Signal and Hazard Warning ............... 97
Vehicle Stability Assist
TM (VSA ®) OFF .. 95, 464
Vehicle Stability AssistTM (VSA ®)
System ............................................ 95, 463
VSA ® OFF ................................................ 464
Information .............................................. 689
Instant Fuel Economy ............................... 111
Instrument Panel ........................................ 83
Brightness Control................................... 181
Interior Lights ........................................... 208
Interior Rearview Mirror .......................... 187
iPad ........................................................... 323
iPhone ....................................................... 323
iPod ................................................... 294, 323
J
Jack (Wheel Nut Wrench) ........................ 643
K
Key Number Tag...................................... 132
Keyless Access System .............................. 133
Keys ........................................................... 130
Number Tag............................................ 132
Rear Door Won’t Open ........................... 145
Remote Transmitter ................................ 139
Types and Functions................................ 130
Kickdown (Automatic Transmission) ...... 441
Knee Airbag ............................................... 53
L
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) ........ 514
LATCH (Child Seats) ............................. 68, 74
Legal Information .................................... 337
License Information ................................. 340
Lights ................................................ 170, 608
Automatic............................................... 171
Bulb Replacement ................................... 608
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 173
High Beam Indicator ................................. 97
Interior.................................................... 208
Light Switches......................................... 170
Lights On Indicator .................................... 97
Turn Signals ............................................ 169
Load Limits ............................................... 419
Locking/Unlocking ................................... 130
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................. 146
Childproof Door Locks ............................ 145
From Inside ............................................. 143
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Index
From Outside .......................................... 133
Keys........................................................ 130
Using a Key............................................. 141
Low Battery Charge ................................. 671
Low Fuel Indicator (Amber) ...................... 93
Low Oil Pressure Warning ....................... 670
Low Speed Braking Control .................... 490
Lower Anchors ........................................... 68
Lubricant Specifications Chart ................ 691
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) ............. 419
Lumbar Support ....................................... 191
M
Maintenance.................................... 112, 585
Battery .................................................... 624
Brake Fluid .............................................. 607
Cleaning ................................................. 629
Climate Control System .......................... 628
Coolant .................................................. 604
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 589
Oil .......................................................... 600
Precautions ............................................. 586
Radiator .................................................. 605
Remote Transmitter ........................ 626, 627
Replacing Light Bulbs .............................. 608
Safety ..................................................... 587
Service Items ........................................... 591
Tires........................................................ 615
Transmission Fluid ................................... 606
Under the Hood ...................................... 595 Malfunction Indicator Lamp
.............. 89, 671
Map Light Switches .................................. 209
Maximum Load Limit ............................... 419
Meters, Gauges ......................................... 104
Mirrors ....................................................... 187
Adjusting ................................................. 187
Door ........................................................ 188
Exterior .................................................... 188
Interior Rearview ..................................... 187
Modifications (and Accessories) .............. 634
MP3 ........................................................... 297
MP3/WMA/AAC ........................................ 297
Multi-View Rear Camera .......................... 571
N
Navigation........................................ 111, 126
Numbers (Identification) .......................... 692
O
Odometer.................................................. 105
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines ............. 432
Oil (Engine) Adding .................................................... 601
Checking ................................................. 600
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 589
Low Oil Pressure Warning ........................ 670
Open Source Licenses ............................... 339 Opening/Closing
Hood....................................................... 596
Panoramic Roof ....................................... 163
Power Windows ...................................... 160
Tailgate ................................................... 147
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel ....................................... 166
Outside Temperature Display .................. 105
Overheating .............................................. 668
P
Paddle Shifters (Sequential Mode) .......... 449
Panic Mode ............................................... 159
Panoramic Roof ........................................ 163
Parking ...................................................... 560
Parking Brake ........................................... 551
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator
(Amber) ............................................. 88, 673
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator (Red) .................................... 86, 87, 672, 673
Parking Sensor System ............................. 562
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator ................. 60
Passing Indicators ..................................... 170
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio ........................ 300
Power Monitor ......................................... 107
Power Tailgate ......................................... 149
Power Windows ....................................... 160
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