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Maintenance
Accessories and Modifications
Accessories
When installing accessories, check the following:
• Do not install accessories on the windshield. They can obstruct your view and
delay your reaction to driving conditions.
• Do not install any access ories over areas marked SRS AIRBAG, on the sides or
backs of the front seats, on the sides of the rear seats, on front or side pillars, or
near the side windows.
Accessories installed in these areas may interfere with proper operation of the
vehicle's airbags or may be propelled into you or another occupant if the airbags
deploy.
• Be sure electronic accessories do not over load electrical circuits or interfere with
proper operation of your vehicle.
2 Fuses P. 801
•Before installing any electron ic accessory, have the installer contact a dealer for
assistance. If possible, have a d ealer inspect the final installation.
1Accessories and Modifications
Honda Genuine accessor ies are recommended to
ensure proper operati on on your vehicle.
3WARNING
Improper accessories or modifications can
affect your vehicle's handling, stability, and
performance, and cause a crash in which
you can be seriously hurt or killed.
Follow all instruction s in this owner's
manual regarding accessories and
modifications.
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uuAccessories and Modifications uModifications
Maintenance
Modifications
Do not modify your vehicle in a manner that may affect its handling, stability, or
reliability, or install non-genuine Honda pa rts or accessories that may have a similar
effect.
Even minor modifications to vehicle systems can affect overall vehicle performance.
Always make sure all equipment is properly installed and maintained, and do not
make any modification to your vehicle or its systems that might cause your vehicle
to no longer meet federal, state, pr ovince, territory, and local regulations.
The on-board diagnostic port (OBD-II/SAE J1 962 connector) installed on this vehicle
is intended to be used with automobile system diagnostic devices or with other
devices that Honda has approved. Use of any other type of device may adversely
affect the vehicle's electronic systems or allow them to be compromised, possibly
resulting in a system malfunction, drained battery, or other unexpected problems.
Do not modify or attempt to repair any of the electrical components.
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Index
Auto High-Beam....................................... 210
Indicator .................................................. 106
Auto Idle Stop ................................... 514, 520
OFF Button ...................................... 515, 521
Automatic Brake Hold .............................. 662
Indicator .......................................... 100, 662
Automatic Brake Hold System Indicator .......................................... 100, 662
Automatic Lighting .................................. 207
Average Fuel Economy ..................... 128, 158
Average Speed .................................. 130, 160
B
Battery....................................................... 747
Charging System Indicator ............... 101, 796
If the Battery Is Dead ............................... 786
Maintenance (Checking the Battery) ........ 747
Maintenance (Replacing).......................... 749
Belts (Seat) .................................................. 48
Beverage Holders ...................................... 235
Blind Spot Information System ................ 547
Bluetooth ® Audio ............................. 275, 334
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®........... 444, 464
Booster Seats (For Children) ....................... 91
Brake System ............................................. 657
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ................... 667
Automatic Brake Hold.............................. 662
Brake Assist System ................................. 668
Fluid ........................................................ 726
Foot Brake ............................................... 661 Indicator (Amber) ............................ 100, 799
Indicator (Red) ..................... 98, 99, 797, 799
Parking Brake .......................................... 657
Braking Pressure Meter ............................ 164
Brightness Control
(Instrument Panel) .......................... 217, 218
Built-in Key ............................................... 177
Bulb Replacement .................................... 728
Brake Light, Taillight, Rear Side Marker
Light, and Rear Turn Signal Light Bulbs .. 729
Fog Lights ............................................... 728
Front Side Marker Lights.......................... 728
Front Turn Signal Lights ........................... 728
Headlights ............................................... 728
High-Mount Brake Light .......................... 732
Parking/Daytime Running Lights .............. 728
Rear License Plate Light ........................... 731
Side Turn Signal/Emergency Indicator Lights .................................................... 728
Taillight and Back-Up Light Bulbs............. 731
Bulb Specifications ................................... 814
C
Carbon Monoxide Gas ............................... 92
Cargo Area Cover ..................................... 239
Cargo Hook ............................................... 238
Carrying Cargo ................................. 487, 489
Certification Label .................................... 816
Changing Bulbs ........................................ 728
Charging System Indicator ............... 101, 796Child Safety
................................................ 77
Childproof Door Locks ............................ 190
Child Seat ................................................... 77
Booster Seats ............................................ 91
Child Seat for Infants ................................ 79
Child Seat for Small Children .................... 80
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/ Shoulder Seat Belt ................................... 85
Larger Children ......................................... 90
Rear-facing Child Seat............................... 79
Selecting a Child Seat ............................... 81
Using a Tether .......................................... 87
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 190
Cleaning the Exterior ............................... 753
Cleaning the Interior ............................... 751
Climate Control System ........................... 249
Changing the Mode........................ 249, 250
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows .............................................. 251
Dust and Pollen Filter .............................. 750
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode................... 250
Sensors ................................................... 254
Synchronization Mode ............................ 253
Using Automatic Climate Control............ 249
CMBSTM (Collision Mitigation Braking
SystemTM) ................................................ 555
Coat Hooks ............................................... 237
Collision Mitigation Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM) ................................................. 555
Compact Spare Tire .......................... 761, 815
Console Compartment ............................. 234
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Index
Kickdown (Continuously Variable Transmission) ........................................... 502
L
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) ......... 618
LATCH (Child Seats) .................................... 82
Lights ................................................. 206, 728
Auto High-Beam ...................................... 210
Automatic ............................................... 207
Bulb Replacement .................................... 728
Daytime Running Lights ........................... 209
Fog Lights ................................................ 209
High Beam Indicator ................................ 106
Interior .................................................... 231
Light Switches ......................................... 206
Lights On Indicator .................................. 106
Turn Signals ............................................. 205
Limited Slip Differential (LSD) ................. 539
Load Limits ................................................ 489
Locking/Unlocking .................................... 176
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .................. 191
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 190
From Inside .............................................. 188
From Outside ........................................... 179
Keys ........................................................ 176
Using a Key ............................................. 185
Low Battery Charge .................................. 796
Low Fuel Indicator .................................... 103
Low Remote Key Signal Strength ............ 178
Low Speed Braking Control ............. 567, 573Lower Anchors
............................................ 82
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) ............. 489
M
Maintenance............................................. 691
Adding the Coolant......................... 721, 724
Battery .................................................... 747
Brake Fluid .............................................. 726
Cleaning ......................................... 751, 753
Climate Control System ........................... 750
Coolant ........................................... 721, 723
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 695
Oil ........................................................... 713
Precautions ............................................. 692
Remote Transmitter ................................. 749
Replacing Light Bulbs .............................. 728
Safety...................................................... 693
Service Items ........................................... 700
Tires ........................................................ 736
Transmission Fluid ................................... 725
Under the Hood ...................................... 707
Malfunction Indicator Lamp ............ 101, 796
Manual Transmission ............................... 509
Map Lights ................................................ 232
Maximum Load Limit ............................... 489
Meters, Gauges ......................................... 118
Mirrors ...................................................... 220
Adjusting ................................................ 220
Door ....................................................... 221
Exterior ................................................... 221 Interior Rearview ..................................... 220
Modifications (and Accessories) .............. 756
Moonroof ................................................. 201
MP3 ................................................... 272, 331
Multi-View Rear Camera ......................... 681
N
Navigation................................................ 160
Numbers (Identification) ......................... 816
O
Odometer................................................. 120
Oil (Engine) .............................................. 711
Adding ................................................... 716
Checking ................................................ 713
Displaying Oil Life ................................... 696
Engine oil pressure low Warning ............. 795
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 711
Viscosity.................................................. 711
Open Source Licenses .............................. 377
Opening
Hatch...................................................... 810
Hood ...................................................... 710
Opening/Closing
Hatch...................................................... 192
Moonroof ............................................... 201
Power Windows...................................... 198
Outside Temperature Display ................. 120
Overheating ............................................. 791
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