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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.Open the cover on the positive + terminal.
2. Connect the first jumper cable to your
vehicle’s battery + terminal.
3. 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.
4. Connect the second jumper cable to the
booster battery - terminal.
5. 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.
6. If your vehicle is connected to another
vehicle, start the assisting vehicle’s engine
and increase its RPM slightly.
7. Attempt to start your ve hicle’s engine. If it
turns over slowly, check that the jumper
cables have good metal-to-metal contact.1 If the Battery Is Dead
Securely attach the jumper cables clips so that they
do not come off when the e ngine vibrates. 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 engi ne 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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Handling the Unexpected
Overheating
How to Handle Overheating
Overheating symptoms are as follows:
•The temperature gauge is at the mark or the engine suddenly loses power.
• The Engine temperature too hot. Do not drive. Allow engine to cool.
message appears on the driv er information interface.
• 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 at
the mark may damage the engine.
Continuing to drive with the Engine temperature
too hot. Do not drive. Allow engine to cool.
message on the driver information interface may
damage the engine.
3WARNING
Steam and spray from an overheated
engine can seri ously scald you.
Do not open the hood if steam is coming
out.
H
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Handling the Unexpected
Indicator Coming On/Blinking
If the Engine oil pressure low Warning Appears
■Reasons for the warning to appear
Appears when the engine oil pressure is low.
■What to do as soon as the warning
appears
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. 438
3.Start the engine and check the Engine oil
pressure low warning.
u The warning disappears: Start driving
again.
u The warning does not disappear 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 there is a prob lem with the charging system.
■What to do when the indicator comes on
Stop in a safe place and have yo ur vehicle checked by a dealer
immediately.
1 If the Engine oil pressure low Warning Appears
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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Index
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows .................................................. 201
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ................ 511
Dimming Headlights ............................................... 168
Rearview Mirror ....................................... 179
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................. 438
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) .............. 167
Display Setup ............................................ 214
Door Mirrors ............................................. 180
Doors ......................................................... 137
Auto Door Locking .................................. 152
Auto Door Unlocking ............................... 152
Door and Trunk Open Message ................. 39
Keys ........................................................ 137
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside ..................................................... 149
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside .................................................. 140
Lockout Prevention System ...................... 147
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 454
Driver Attention Monitor ......................... 117
Driver Information Interface ............ 108, 111
Switching the Display............................... 112
Driving ....................................................... 289
Braking .................................................... 399
Continuously Variable Transmission ......... 303
Shifting Position....................................... 304
Starting the Engine .................................. 296
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 463E
Eco Assist® System ...................................... 14
ECON Button ............................................ 306
Elapsed Time ............................................. 116
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System
Indicator............................................ 91, 492
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 313
Emergency ................................................ 501
Emergency Call (eCall) ............................. 285
Emergency Engine Start ........................... 481
Emergency Engine Stop ........................... 482
Emergency Trunk Opener ........................ 155
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ....... 513
Engine ....................................................... 510
Coolant ................................................... 442
If the Battery Is Dead ............................... 483
Oil ........................................................... 437
Starting ................................................... 296
Engine Coolant ......................................... 442
Adding to the Engine Coolant Reserve Tank ...................................................... 442
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 443
Overheating ............................................ 486
Temperature Gauge ................................ 105
Engine Oil ................................................. 437
Adding .................................................... 439
Checking................................................. 438
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 428
Engine Oil Pressure Low Warning ............ 488
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 437
Engine Oil Pressure Low Warning ........... 488ENGINE START/STOP Button
.................... 164
EPS (Electric Power Steering) System ...... 492
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) .. 81
Exterior Care (Cleaning) .......................... 466
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 180
F
Features.................................................... 205
Filters
Dust and Pollen....................................... 463
Oil .......................................................... 440
Flat Tire ..................................................... 473
Floor Mats ................................................ 465
Fluids Brake ...................................................... 444
Continuously Variable Transmission ........ 443
Engine Coolant ....................................... 442
Windshield Washer ................................. 445
FM/AM Radio ........................................... 215
Folding Down the Rear Seat ................... 184
Foot Brake ................................................ 403
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 52
Front Seat Heaters ................................... 198
Front Seats Adjusting ................................................ 181
Front Sensor Camera ............................... 396
Fuel ..................................................... 26, 417
Average Fuel Economy ............................ 114
Economy................................................. 420
Gauge .................................................... 105
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Index
Instant Fuel Economy .............................. 114
Low Fuel Indicator..................................... 91
Range ..................................................... 114
Recommendation.................................... 417
Refueling ................................................ 417
Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions ............ 420
Fuel Fill Door ...................................... 26, 418
Unable to Unlock .................................... 502
Fuses ......................................................... 494
Inspecting and Changing ........................ 499
Locations ................................ 494, 496, 498
G
Gasoline (Fuel) Average Fuel Economy ............................ 114
Economy................................................. 420
Gauge .................................................... 105
Information............................................. 417
Instant Fuel Economy .............................. 114
Low Fuel Indicator..................................... 91
Refueling ................................................ 417
Gauge Display Settings ............................ 123
Gauges ...................................................... 104
Glass (care) ....................................... 464, 467
Glove Box ................................................. 192
H
Handling the Unexpected ....................... 471HandsFreeLink
® (HFL) ............................... 265
Automatic Import of Cellular Phonebook
and Call History ..................................... 277
Automatic Transferring ............................ 275
Favorite Contacts ..................................... 278
HFL Buttons ............................................. 265
HFL Menus .............................................. 268
HFL Status Display ................................... 267
Limitations for Manua l Operation ............ 267
Making a Call .......................................... 280
Options During a Call .............................. 284
Phone Setup ............................................ 270
Receiving a Call ....................................... 283
Ring Tone ................................................ 275
Hazard Warning Button ............................... 8
Head Restraints ......................................... 187
Headlights ................................................. 168
Aiming .................................................... 446
Auto High-Beam ...................................... 172
Automatic Operation ............................... 169
Dimming ......................................... 168, 171
Operating ................................................ 168
Heaters (Seat) ........................................... 198
HFL (HandsFreeLink ®)............................... 265
High Beam Indicator .................................. 94
Hill Start Assist System ............................. 301
Honda App License Agreement ............... 240
Honda Sensing ®................................ 27, 327
I
Identification Numbers
Engine and Transmission ......................... 510
Vehicle Identification ............................... 510
Immobilizer System .................................. 156
Indicator.................................................... 95
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Index
Indicators..................................................... 84
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with
Low Speed Follow (Amber) .............. 98, 342
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow (White/Green) ..... 98, 342
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow Interval ............................... 99
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ..................... 91
Auto High-Beam ........................................ 94
Auto Idle Stop (Green) ............................... 96
Auto Idle Stop OFF..................................... 96
Auto Idle Stop Suspend ............................. 97
Auto Idle Stop System (Amber) .................. 96
Automatic Brake Hold........................ 88, 404
Automatic Brake Hold System ............ 88, 404
Charging System ............................... 89, 488
Cruise Mode .............................................. 99
ECON Mode ...................................... 95, 306
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System .. 91, 492
Engine Oil Pressure Low Warning............. 488
High Beam................................................. 94
Immobilizer System .................................... 95
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) (Amber) ................................................... 99
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)
(White/Green) .......................................... 99
Lights On ................................................... 94
Low Fuel .................................................... 91
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS ............. 93, 316, 321
Malfunction Indicator Lamp ............... 89, 489 Parking Brake a
nd Brake System
(Amber) ........................................... 88, 491
Parking Brake and Brake System (Red)...................... 86, 87, 490, 491
Safety Support (Amber) ........................... 100
Safety Support (Green/Gray) .................... 103
Seat Belt Reminder .............................. 42, 90
Security System Alarm ............................... 95
Shift Position ............................................. 89
Supplemental Restraint System ............ 64, 91
System Message ........................................ 94
Transmission System.................................. 90
Turn Signal and Hazard Warning ............... 94
Vehicle Stability Assist
TM (VSA ®) OFF .. 92, 314
Vehicle Stability AssistTM (VSA ®)
System ............................................ 92, 313
Information .............................................. 507
Instant Fuel Economy ............................... 114
Instrument Panel ........................................ 83
Interior Lights ........................................... 190
Interior Rearview Mirror .......................... 179
iPod ........................................................... 217
J
Jack (Wheel Nut Wrench) ........................ 476
Jump Starting ........................................... 483
K
Key Number Tag ....................................... 138 Keyless Access System
.............................. 140
Keyless Lockout Prevention ..................... 147
Keys ........................................................... 137
Lockout Prevention ................................. 147
Number Tag............................................ 138
Rear Door Won’t Open ........................... 151
Remote Transmitter ................................ 145
Types and Functions................................ 137
Valet Key ................................................ 155
Kickdown (Continuously Variable Transmission) .......................................... 303
Knee Airbags .............................................. 57
L
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) ........ 362
LATCH (Child Seats) ................................... 73
Lights ................................................ 168, 446
Auto High-Beam ..................................... 172
Automatic............................................... 169
Bulb Replacement ................................... 446
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 171
High Beam Indicator ................................. 94
Interior.................................................... 190
Light Switches......................................... 168
Lights On Indicator .................................... 94
Turn Signals ............................................ 167
Load Limits ............................................... 293
Locking/Unlocking ................................... 137
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................. 152
Childproof Door Locks ............................ 151
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Index
From Inside ............................................. 149
From Outside .......................................... 140
Keys........................................................ 137
Using a Key............................................. 146
Lockout Prevention System ..................... 147
Low Battery Charge ................................. 488
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 91
Low Keyless Remote Signal Strength ..... 139
Lower Anchors ........................................... 73
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) ............. 293
M
Maintenance............................................ 423
Battery .................................................... 460
Brake Fluid .............................................. 444
Cleaning ................................................. 464
Climate Control System .......................... 463
Coolant .................................................. 442
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 427
Oil .......................................................... 438
Precautions ............................................. 424
Radiator .................................................. 443
Remote Transmitter ................................ 462
Replacing Light Bulbs .............................. 446
Safety ..................................................... 425
Service Items ........................................... 431
Tires........................................................ 451
Transmission Fluid ................................... 443
Under the Hood ...................................... 435
Malfunction Indicator Lamp ............. 89, 489Map Lights
................................................ 191
Maximum Load Limit ............................... 293
Meters, Gauges ......................................... 104
Mirrors ....................................................... 179
Adjusting ................................................. 179
Door ........................................................ 180
Exterior .................................................... 180
Interior Rearview ..................................... 179
Modifications (and Accessories) .............. 469
Moonroof .................................................. 162
MP3 ........................................................... 220
Multi-View Rear Camera .......................... 415
N
Numbers (Identification).......................... 510
O
Odometer.................................................. 105
Oil (Engine) ............................................... 437
Adding .................................................... 439
Checking ................................................. 438
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 428
Engine Oil Pressure Low Warning ............ 488
Recommended Engine Oil ........................ 437
Viscosity .................................................. 437
Open Source Licenses ....................... 254, 520
Opening
Trunk ...................................................... 503 Opening/Closing
Hood....................................................... 436
Moonroof ............................................... 162
Power Windows ...................................... 159
Trunk ...................................................... 153
Outside Temperature Display .................. 106
Overheating .............................................. 486
P
Panic Mode............................................... 158
Parking ...................................................... 409
Parking Brake ........................................... 399
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator (Amber) ............................. 88, 491
Parking Brake and Brake
System Indicator (Red) ....... 86, 87, 490, 491
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator ................. 65
Passing Indicators ..................................... 168
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio ........................ 223
Power Windows ....................................... 159
Precautions While Driving ....................... 302
Rain ........................................................ 302
Pregnant Women ....................................... 47
Puncture (Tire) .......................................... 473
R
Radiator.................................................... 443
Radio (FM/AM) ......................................... 215
Radio Data System (RDS) ......................... 216
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Index
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ..................................................... 316
Indicator ................................................. 493
Tires .......................................................... 451
Air Pressure..................................... 452, 509
Checking and Maintaining ...................... 451
Inspection ............................................... 451
Labeling .................................................. 452
Puncture (Flat Tire) .................................. 473
Regulations ............................................. 454
Rotation.................................................. 458
Spare Tire ....................................... 473, 509
Summer .................................................. 459
Tire Chains.............................................. 459
Wear Indicators....................................... 456
Winter .................................................... 459
Tools ......................................................... 472
Towing a Trailer ....................................... 295
Towing Your Vehicle
Emergency .............................................. 501
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) .................................................... 316
Indicator ................................................. 493
Traffic Jam Assist ...................................... 373
Traffic Sign Recognition System ............. 390
Transmission ..................................... 303, 304
Fluid ....................................................... 443
Number .................................................. 510
Shift Position Indicator .............................. 89
Trip Meter ................................................ 113 Troubleshooting
....................................... 471
Blown Fuse .............................. 494, 496, 498
Brake Pedal Vibrates .................................. 31
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door .......... 32
Emergency Towing .................................. 501
Engine Won’t Start .................................. 479
Noise When Braking .................................. 33
Overheating ............................................ 486
Puncture/Flat Tire ..................................... 473
Rear Door Won’t Open ...................... 32, 151
Shift Lever Won’t Move ........................... 485
Warning Indicators .................................... 84
Trunk ......................................................... 153
Lid ........................................................... 153
Light Bulb ................................................ 508
Main Switch ............................................ 155
Unable to Open ....................................... 503
Turbo Engine Vehicle ............................... 421
Turn Signals .............................................. 167
Indicators (Instrument Panel) ...................... 94
U
Unlocking the Doors ................................ 140
Unlocking the Front Doors from the Inside ....................................................... 150
USB Flash Drives ........................ 206, 220, 239
USB Ports ................................................... 207
Using the Keyless Access System .............. 140
V
Vanity Mirrors............................................. 11
Vehicle Identification Number ................ 510
Vehicle Settings ........................................ 126
Vehicle Stability Assist
TM (VSA® ).............. 313
Off Indicator.............................................. 92
On and Off...................................... 122, 314
System Indicator ........................................ 92
Ventilation ................................................ 199
Viscosity (Oil) .................................... 437, 509
VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist
TM) .............. 313
W
Warning Indicator On/Blinking ............... 488
Warning Labels ........................................... 82
Warnings ................................................... 125
Warranties (Warranty Manual provided
separately) .............................................. 515
Watts ......................................................... 508
Wear Indicators (Tire) .............................. 456
Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle) ... 472, 476
Window Washers ..................................... 175
Adding/Refilling Fluid .............................. 445
Switch ..................................................... 175
Windows (Opening and Closing) ............ 159
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