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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.Pull up on the engine compartment cover,
remove it from the pin holders.
2. Remove the holding clip s and the air intake
duct.
3. Pull up on the engine cover, remove it from
the pins.
u Start on the passenger side and lift the
outermost edge of the cover.
u Move towards the driver side while
applying uniform upward pressure.
4. Connect the first jumper cable to your
vehicle’s battery + terminal.
1If 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.
Pin
Engine Compartment Cover
Air Intake DuctClip
Pin
Engine Cover
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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.
• Stop Driving When Safe. E ngine Temperature Too Hot message appears on
the driver 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.
NOTICE
Continuing to drive with the Stop Driving When
Safe. Engine Temperature Too Hot 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.
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Handling the Unexpected
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Engine Oil 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. 513
3.Start the engine and check the Engine Oil
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.
1If the Engine Oil Low Warning Appears
NOTICE
Running the engine with low oil pressure can cause
serious mechanical damage almost immediately.
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uuIndicator, Coming On/Blinking uIf the Transmission Indicator Blinks along with the Warning Message
Handling the Unexpected
If the Transmission Indicator Blinks along with the Warning Message
■Reasons for the in dicator to blink
The transmission is malfunctioning.
■What to do when the indicator blinks
• Immediately have your vehicle inspected by
a dealer.
• Change the gear position to
(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. 396
1If the Transmission Indicator Blin ks 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. 580
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Index
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows .............................................. 216
Dust and Pollen Filter .............................. 543
Recirculation and Fresh Air Mode ............ 216
Sensors ................................................... 221
Synchronization Mode ............................ 218
Using Automatic Climate Control............ 215
Clock ......................................................... 126
Coat Hook ................................................ 206
Collision Mitigation Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM) ................................................. 435
Collision Mitigation Braking SystemTM
(CMBSTM) Indicator ............................. 95, 96
Compact Spare Tire .......................... 553, 587
Console Compartment ............................. 197
Controls .................................................... 125
Coolant (Engine) ...................................... 517
Adding to the Radiator ........................... 518
Adding to the Reserve Tank .................... 517
Overheating ............................................ 568
Temperature Gauge ................................ 109
Creeping (Automatic Transmission) ........ 404
Cross Traffic Monitor ............................... 488
Cup Holders .............................................. 199
Customer Service Information ................ 597
Customized Features ............................... 329
D
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 168
Dead Battery ............................................ 565 Defaulting All the Settings
...................... 347
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows ................................................. 216
Detachable Anchor ..................................... 46
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ............... 589
Dimming Headlights ............................................... 164
Rearview Mirror ....................................... 181
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................. 513
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) ............. 163
Door Mirrors ............................................. 182
Doors ......................................................... 128
Auto Door Locking .................................. 142
Auto Door Unlocking ............................... 142
Door Open Message .................................. 38
Keys ........................................................ 128
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the
Inside..................................................... 139
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the
Outside.................................................. 131
Lockout Prevention System ...................... 138
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 533
Driver Information Interface ................... 110
Accessing Content ................................... 112
Warning and Information Messages .......... 98
Driving ....................................................... 377
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) ................ 447
Automatic Transmission ........................... 404
Braking .................................................... 477
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines ............... 394
Shifting Gear ........................................... 405 Starting the Engine.................................. 396
Driving Position Memory System ............ 178
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 543
E
Eco Assist® System ...................................... 14
ECON Button ............................................ 418
Econ Mode Indicator.................................................... 90
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator............................................ 87, 572
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 421
Emergency ................................................ 580
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ....... 591
Engine
Coolant ................................................... 517
If the Battery Is Dead ............................... 565
Number................................................... 588
Oil ........................................................... 512
Remote Engine Start................................ 398
Starting ................................................... 396
Engine Compartment Cover .................... 511
Engine Coolant ......................................... 517
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 518
Adding to the Reserve Tank..................... 517
Overheating ............................................ 568
Temperature Gauge ................................ 109
Engine Oil ................................................. 512
Adding .................................................... 514
Checking................................................. 513
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Index
Displaying Maintenance Minder
Information............................................ 504
Engine Oil Low Warning .......................... 570
Recommended Engine Oil ........................ 512
Engine Oil Low Warning .......................... 570
ENGINE START/STOP Button .................... 160
EPS (Electric Power Steering) System ....... 572
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) .. 79
Exterior Care (Cleaning) ........................... 546
Exterior Mirrors ......................................... 182
F
Features..................................................... 223
File Manager ............................................. 250
Filters
Dust and Pollen ....................................... 543
Oil ........................................................... 515
Flat Tire ..................................................... 553
Floor Mats ................................................. 545
Fluids
Automatic Transmission ........................... 519
Brake ....................................................... 520
Engine Coolant ........................................ 517
Windshield Washer .................................. 520
FM/AM Radio ............................................ 262
Fog Light Indicator ..................................... 89
Fog Lights .................................................. 167
Folding Down the Rear Seat .................... 188
Foot Brake ................................................. 478
Front Airbags (SRS) ..................................... 52 Front Seats
................................................ 183
Adjusting ................................................ 183
Front Sensor Camera ................................ 474
Fuel ...................................................... 26, 494
Economy ................................................. 497
Gauge ..................................................... 109
Instant Fuel Economy .............................. 115
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 85
Range ..................................................... 115
Recommendation .................................... 494
Refueling................................................. 494
Fuel Economy ........................................... 497
Fuel Fill Cap .............................................. 496
Fuel Fill Door ...................................... 26, 495
Unable to Unlock .................................... 581
Fuses .......................................................... 575
Inspecting and Changing......................... 579
Locations......................... 575, 576, 577, 578
G
Gasoline (Fuel) Economy ................................................. 497
Gauge ..................................................... 109
Information ............................................. 494
Instant Fuel Economy .............................. 115
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 85
Refueling................................................. 494
Gauges ...................................................... 109
Gear Position Indicator ...................... 83, 407 Gear Shift Positions
Automatic Transmission .......................... 405
Glass (care) ............................................... 547
Glove Box ................................................. 197
H
Handling the Unexpected ....................... 551
HandsFreeLink® (HFL).............................. 351
Automatic Import of Cellular Phonebook
and Call History..................................... 360
Automatic Transferring ........................... 359
Displaying Messages ............................... 370
Favorite Contacts .................................... 361
HFL Buttons ............................................ 351
HFL Menus.............................................. 354
HFL Status Display ................................... 353
In Case of Emergency ............................. 374
Limitations for Manual Operation ............ 353
Making a Call ......................................... 363
Options During a Call.............................. 366
Phone Setup ........................................... 356
Receiving a Call....................................... 366
Receiving a Text Message........................ 368
Ringtone ................................................. 359
Selecting a Phone ................................... 369
To Set Up a Text Message Options .......... 367
Hazard Warning Button .............................. 8
HD Radio
TM............................................... 264
Head Restraints ................................ 190, 191
Headlights ................................................ 164
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Index
Auto High-Beam ..................................... 169
Automatic Operation .............................. 165
Dimming......................................... 164, 168
Operating ............................................... 164
Heated Steering Wheel ........................... 212
Heated Windshield Button ...................... 176
Heater (Steering Wheel) .......................... 212
Heaters (Seat) ........................... 209, 210, 211
HFL (HandsFreeLink ®) .............................. 351
High Beam Indicator .................................. 88
Hill Start Assist System ............................. 402
HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver ........... 348
Honda App License Agreement .............. 309
Honda Sensing ®........................................ 27
HondaLink® ............................................ 289
I
Identification Numbers ............................ 588
Engine and Transmission ......................... 588
Vehicle Identification............................... 588
If the Transmission Indicator Blinks along with the Warning Message ......... 574
Illumination Control ................................ 177
Button .................................................... 177
Immobilizer System .................................. 153
Indicator ................................................... 89
Indicators .................................................... 82
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (Amber) .... 95
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (Green) ..... 95
All-wheel drive (AWD)............................... 93 Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ..................... 85
Auto High-Beam ........................................ 89
Auto Idle Stop (Green) ............................... 91
Auto Idle Stop OFF Indicator ...................... 91
Auto Idle Stop Suspend ............................. 91
Auto Idle Stop System (Amber) .................. 91
Blind spot information ....................... 97, 425
Brake System (Amber) ............................... 82
Brake System (Red) ............................ 82, 572
Charging System ............................... 83, 571
Collision Mitigation Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM) ........................................... 95, 96
Econ Mode ................................................ 90
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System .. 87, 572
Engine Oil Low Warning .......................... 570
Fog Light ................................................... 89
Gear Position ............................................. 83
Hazard Warning ........................................ 88
High Beam ................................................ 88
Immobilizer System .................................... 89
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) (Amber) ................................................... 93
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) (Green) ............................................ 93, 462
Lights On ................................................... 88
Low Fuel .................................................... 85
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS ..................... 88, 573
Malfunction Indicator Lamp ............... 83, 571
Parking Brake and Brake System (Amber) ... 82
Parking Brake and Brake System (Red)................................................ 82, 572 Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) ............. 94
Seat Belt Reminder .............................. 41, 85
Security System Alarm ............................... 89
Supplemental Restraint System ............ 60, 86
System Message ........................................ 90
Turn Signal ................................................ 88
Vehicle Stability Assist
TM (VSA
®) OFF .. 87, 422
Vehicle Stability AssistTM (VSA ®)
System ............................................ 86, 421
Information .............................................. 585
Instant Fuel Economy ............................... 115
Instrument Panel ........................................ 81
Brightness Control................................... 177
Integrated Sunshades .............................. 208
Intelligent Traction Management System ..................................................... 419
Intelligent VTM4 (i-VTM4
TM) .................... 427
Interior Lights ........................................... 194
Interior Rearview Mirror .......................... 181
iPad ........................................................... 308
iPhone ....................................................... 308
iPod ................................................... 275, 308
J
Jack (Wheel Nut Wrench) ........................ 557
Jump Starting ........................................... 565
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