Page 1 DELIVERY DATE The information and specifications included (Date sold to original retail purchaser) in this publication were in effect at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd. reserves the right, however, to DEALER NAME DEALER NO. discontinue or change specifications or...
Page 2 Main Menu Introduction Congratulations! Your selection of a 2012 Honda Accord was a wise As you read this manual, you will investment. It will give you years of driving pleasure. find information that is preceded by symbol. This One of the best ways to enhance the enjoyment of your new vehicle is to information is intended to help you read this manual.
Page 3 Main Menu Introduction California Proposition 65 Warning WARNING: This product contains or emits chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Event Data Recorders This vehicle is equipped with one or more devices commonly referred to as event data recorders. These devices record front seat belt use, front passenger seat occupancy, airbag deployment data, and the failure of any airbag system component.
Page 4 Main Menu A Few Words About Safety Your safety, and the safety of others, You will find this important safety information in a variety of forms, is very important. And operating this including: − vehicle safely is an important Safety Labels on the vehicle.
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Page 6 Note: All page numbers referenced in this document are hyperlinked. 2012 Accord 4-Door Online Reference Owner's Manual Contents Your Vehicle at a Glance (main controls) ....................Driver and Passenger Safety ............(seat belts, SRS, and child protection) Instruments and Controls (indicators, gauges, dashboard, and steering column) ..........
Page 7 Main Menu Overview of Contents Contents Before Driving Technical Information A convenient reference to the What gasoline to use, how to break- ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, sections in this manual. in your new vehicle, and how to load and technical information. luggage and other cargo.
Page 8 Main Menu Your Vehicle at a Glance ＊＊ INSTRUMENT PANEL MOONROOF SWITCH HOMELINK BUTTONS MIRROR CONTROL ＊ (P.77) (P.112) (P.258) INDICATORS AUTO BUTTON GAUGES (P.65) (P.106) DRIVER’S FRONT CLOCK (P.246) ＊ AIRBAG (P.9, 23) COMPASS (P.251) DRIVING POSITION PASSENGER’S MEMORY SYSTEM FRONT AIRBAG ＊...
Page 9 Main Menu Your Vehicle at a Glance INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR (P.74) (P.32) (P.70) HAZARD WARNING HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS/ BUTTON ＊ FOG LIGHTS (P.75) (P.71, 74) ＊ INTERFACE DIAL (P.186) REMOTE AUDIO CONTROLS (P.242) VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM OFF SWITCH (P.322) REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER/...
Page 10: Table Of Contents
Main Menu Driver and Passenger Safety This section gives you important Additional Information About All Children Should Sit in a information about how to protect Your Seat Belts ......18 Back Seat ........36 yourself and your passengers. It Seat Belt System Components .
Page 11: Important Safety Precautions
Table of Contents Main Menu Important Safety Precautions − You’ll find many safety (see pages to the road, other vehicles and recommendations throughout this pedestrians could lead to a crash. section, and throughout this manual. Be Aware of Airbag Hazards Remember, situations can change The recommendations on this page While airbags can save lives, they...
Page 12: Your Vehicle's Safety Features
Main Menu Table of Contents Your Vehicle’s Safety Features Your vehicle is equipped with many (12) (3) features that work together to protect you and your passengers (10) during a crash. Some features do not require any action on your part. These include a strong steel framework that forms a safety cage around the passenger compartment, front and rear crush...
Page 13: Seat Belts
Table of Contents Main Menu Your Vehicle’s Safety Features Seat Belts Help keep you from being thrown Your vehicle is equipped with seat against the inside of the vehicle belts in all seating positions. Not wearing a seat belt properly and against other occupants.
Page 14: Airbags
Main Menu Table of Contents Your Vehicle’s Safety Features Airbags Your vehicle has a supplemental Your vehicle also has side airbags to In addition, your vehicle has side restraint system (SRS) with front help protect the upper torso of the curtain airbags to help protect the airbags to help protect the heads and driver or a front seat passenger...
Page 15 Table of Contents Main Menu Your Vehicle’s Safety Features The most important things you need Always wear The rest of this section gives more What you should do: to know about your airbags are: your seat belt properly, and sit detailed information about how you upright and as far back from the can maximize your safety.
Page 16: Protecting Adults And Teens
Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Adults and Teens Introduction Locking the doors reduces the Adjust the Front Seats The following pages provide chance of someone being thrown out instructions on how to properly of the vehicle during a crash, and it protect the driver, adult passengers, helps prevent passengers from and teenage children who are large...
Page 17: Adjust The Seat-Backs
Table of Contents Main Menu Protecting Adults and Teens If you sit too close to the steering Adjust the Seat-Backs wheel or dashboard, you can be seriously injured by an inflating front Sitting too close to a front airbag, or by striking the steering airbag can result in serious wheel or dashboard.
Page 18: Adjust The Head Restraints
Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Adults and Teens Adjust the Head Restraints Reclining the seat-back too far Improperly positioning head can result in serious injury or restraints reduces their death in a crash. effectiveness and you can be seriously injured in a crash. Adjust the seat-back to an upright position, and sit well Make sure head restraints are...
Page 19: Fasten And Position The Seat Belts
Table of Contents Main Menu Protecting Adults and Teens Fasten and Position the Seat This spreads the forces of a crash Belts over the strongest bones in your Insert the latch plate into the buckle, upper body. then tug on the belt to make sure the belt is securely latched.
Page 20: Maintain A Proper Sitting Position
Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Adults and Teens Maintain a Proper Sitting Never place the shoulder portion of a RELEASE BUTTON Position lap/shoulder belt under your arm or behind your back. This could cause After all occupants have adjusted very serious injuries in a crash.
Page 21: Advice For Pregnant Women
Table of Contents Main Menu Protecting Adults and Teens In addition, an occupant who is out of Advice for Pregnant Women When driving, remember to sit position in the front seat can be upright and adjust the seat as far seriously or fatally injured in a crash back as possible while allowing full by striking interior parts of the...
Page 22: Additional Safety Precautions
Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Adults and Teens Additional Safety Precautions Keep your hands and arms away Do not cover or replace front seat- If your Two people should never use the from the airbag covers. back covers without consulting same seat belt.
Page 23: Additional Information About Your Seat Belts
Table of Contents Main Menu Additional Information About Your Seat Belts Seat Belt System Components If a front passenger does not fasten If the indicator comes on or the Your seat belt system includes lap/ their seat belt, the indicator will beeper sounds when the driver’s seat shoulder belts in all seating positions.
Page 24: Lap/Shoulder Belt
Main Menu Table of Contents Additional Information About Your Seat Belts Lap/Shoulder Belt All seat belts have an emergency The lap and shoulder belt goes over locking retractor. In normal driving, your shoulder, across your chest, the retractor lets you move freely in Allowing a child to play with a and across your hips.
Page 25: Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners
For added protection, the front seat possible. belts are equipped with automatic seat belt tensioners. When activated, Honda provides a limited warranty the tensioners immediately tighten on seat belts. See your Honda the belts to help hold the driver and...
Page 26 Main Menu Table of Contents Additional Information About Your Seat Belts If a seat belt is worn during a crash, you should have your dealer inspect the belt, and replace it if necessary. Not checking or maintaining A belt that has been worn during a seat belts can result in serious crash may not provide the same level injury or death if the seat belts...
Page 27: Additional Information About Your Airbags
Table of Contents Main Menu Additional Information About Your Airbags Airbag System Components (11) (13) (14) (1) Driver’s Front Airbag (2) Passenger’s Front Airbag (3) Control Unit (4) Front Seat Belt Tensioners (5) Side Airbags (6) Driver’s Seat Position Sensor (7) Front Passenger’s Weight Sensors (16) (8) Front Impact Sensors...
Page 28 Main Menu Table of Contents Additional Information About Your Airbags Your airbag system includes: Automatic front seat belt Weight sensors that monitor the tensioners (see page weight on the front passenger’s Two SRS (supplemental restraint seat. If the weight is about 65 lbs system) front airbags.
Page 29: How Your Front Airbags Work
Table of Contents Main Menu Additional Information About Your Airbags An indicator on the instrument How Your Front Airbags Work During a frontal crash, your seat belt panel that alerts you that the restrains your lower body and torso, passenger’s side airbag has been and the front airbag helps protect your head and chest.
Page 30 Main Menu Table of Contents Additional Information About Your Airbags Only the driver’s airbag can deploy if After a crash, you may see what there is no passenger in the front looks like smoke. This is actually seat, or if the advanced airbag powder from the airbag’s surface.
Page 31 Table of Contents Main Menu Additional Information About Your Airbags Failure to follow these instructions Dual-Stage, Multiple-Threshold Advanced Airbags Front Airbags (SRS) Your front airbags are also advanced could damage the sensors or prevent Your vehicle is equipped with dual- airbags.
Page 32 The passenger’s advanced front the SRS indicator will come on, and airbag system has weight sensors the airbag will inflate in the normal under the seat. Although Honda manner regardless of the driver’s does not encourage carrying an seating position.
Page 33 Table of Contents Main Menu Additional Information About Your Airbags Be aware that objects placed on the To ensure that the passenger’s Back seat passengers should not passenger’s seat can also cause the advanced front airbag system will wedge objects or intentionally airbag to be turned off.
Page 34: How Your Side Airbags Work
To get the best protection from the Although Honda does not encourage side airbags, front seat occupants children to ride in front, if the should wear their seat belts and sit position sensors detect a child has upright and well back in their seats.
Page 35: How Your Side Curtain Airbags Work
Table of Contents Main Menu Additional Information About Your Airbags If the side airbag off indicator comes How Your Side Curtain Airbags If the impact is on the passenger’s on (see page ), have the Work side, the passenger’s side curtain passenger sit upright.
Page 36: How The Srs Indicator Works
Main Menu Table of Contents Additional Information About Your Airbags How the SRS Indicator If the indicator comes on or U.S. Canada Works flashes on and off while you drive. The SRS indicator alerts you to a potential problem with your airbag If you see any of these indications, How the Side Airbag Off system components.
Page 37: How The Passenger Airbag Off Indicator Works
Table of Contents Main Menu Additional Information About Your Airbags How the Passenger Airbag Off Be aware that objects placed on the If the indicator comes on with no Indicator Works front seat can cause the indicator to front seat passenger and no objects come on.
Page 38: Airbag Service
Main Menu Table of Contents Additional Information About Your Airbags Airbag Service Any airbag An airbag ever inflates. The SRS indicator alerts you to a Your airbag systems are virtually that has deployed must be Take your vehicle to an problem.
Page 39: Additional Safety Precautions
Honda the airbags to deploy, possibly Automobile Customer Service at causing very serious injury. (800) 999-1009 in the US, or Honda Customer Relations at 1- Do not expose the front passenger’s 888-9-HONDA-9 in Canada. seat-back to liquid. If water or...
Page 40: Protecting Children − General Guidelines
Main Menu Table of Contents − Protecting Children General Guidelines All Children Must Be Restrained Each year, many children are injured or killed in vehicle crashes because Children who are unrestrained they are either unrestrained or not or improperly restrained can be properly restrained.
Page 41: All Children Should Sit In A Back Seat
Table of Contents Main Menu − Protecting Children General Guidelines All Children Should Sit in a Back The Passenger’s Front Airbag Small Children Seat Can Pose Serious Risks Placing a forward-facing child seat in According to crash statistics, Front airbags have been designed to the front seat of a vehicle equipped help protect adults in a moderate to children of all ages and sizes are...
Page 42 Main Menu Table of Contents − Protecting Children General Guidelines To remind you of the passenger’s U.S. Models DASHBOARD front airbag hazards, and that SUN VISORS children must be properly restrained in a back seat, your vehicle has warning labels on the dashboard (U.S.
Page 43: If You Must Drive With Several Children
Table of Contents Main Menu − Protecting Children General Guidelines If You Must Drive with Several If a Child Requires Close Additional Safety Precautions Children Attention Never hold an infant or child on Your vehicle has a back seat where Many parents say they prefer to put your lap.
Page 44 Main Menu Table of Contents − Protecting Children General Guidelines Make sure any unused seat belt Do not leave children alone in a Keep vehicle keys/remote Leaving children without that a child can reach is buckled, vehicle. transmitters out of the reach of the lockable retractor is activated, adult supervision is illegal in most children.
Page 45: Protecting Infants And Small Children
Table of Contents Main Menu Protecting Infants and Small Children Protecting Infants Two types of seats may be used: a moving their seat as far back as seat designed exclusively for infants, recommended, or from locking their or a convertible seat used in the rear- seat-back in the desired position.
Page 46: Protecting Small Children
Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Infants and Small Children Protecting Small Children and weight are appropriate for a Child Seat Placement rear-facing seat. We strongly recommend placing a forward-facing child seat in a back Of the different seats available, we seat, not the front.
Page 47: Selecting A Child Seat
Table of Contents Main Menu Protecting Infants and Small Children, Selecting a Child Seat If it is necessary to put a forward- Selecting a Child Seat In seating positions and vehicles not facing child seat in the front, move Most child seats are LATCH- equipped with LATCH, a LATCH- the vehicle seat as far to the rear as compatible (Lower Anchors and...
Page 48: Installing A Child Seat
Main Menu Table of Contents Selecting a Child Seat, Installing a Child Seat Important considerations when Installing a Child Seat movement can be expected and selecting a child seat After selecting a proper child seat should not reduce the child seat’s Make sure the child seat meets the and a good place to install the seat, effectiveness.
Page 49: With Latch
Table of Contents Main Menu Installing a Child Seat Installing a Child Seat with BUTTON LATCH Your vehicle is equipped with LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) at the outer rear seats. The lower anchors are located between the seat-back and seat bottom, and are to be used only with a child seat designed for use with LATCH.
Page 50 Main Menu Table of Contents Installing a Child Seat Push and pull the child seat TETHER STRAP HOOK ANCHOR forward and from side-to-side to COVER verify that it is secure. Flexible type ANCHOR Other LATCH-compatible seats Lift the head restraint (see page have a flexible-type connector as ), then route the tether strap shown above.
Page 51: With A Lap/Shoulder Belt
Table of Contents Main Menu Installing a Child Seat Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/ Shoulder Belt When not using the LATCH system, all child seats must be secured to the vehicle with the lap part of a lap/ shoulder belt.
Page 52 Main Menu Table of Contents Installing a Child Seat To deactivate the lockable retractor and remove a child seat, unlatch the buckle, unroute the seat belt, and let the belt fully retract. After confirming that the belt is Push and pull the child seat locked, grab the shoulder part of forward and from side-to-side to the belt near the buckle, and pull...
Page 53: With A Tether
Table of Contents Main Menu Installing a Child Seat Installing a Child Seat with a Using an Anchor Tether TETHER STRAP HOOK TETHER STRAP HOOK TETHER ANCHORAGE POINTS Outer Position ANCHOR Center Position ANCHOR After properly securing the child Tighten the strap according to the A child seat with a tether can be seat (see page ), lift the head...
Page 54: Protecting Larger Children
Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Larger Children When a child reaches the Checking Seat Belt Fit recommended weight or height limit for a forward-facing child seat, the Allowing a child age 12 or under child should sit in a back seat on a to sit in front can result in injury booster seat and wear the lap/ or death if the passenger’s front...
Page 55: Using A Booster Seat
Table of Contents Main Menu Protecting Larger Children Does the shoulder belt cross Using a Booster Seat Some states, Canadian provinces and between the child’s neck and arm? territories also require children to use a booster seat until they reach a Is the lap part of the belt as low as given age or weight (e.g., 6 years or possible, touching the child’s...
Page 56: When Can A Larger Child Sit In Front
Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Larger Children A child may continue using a booster When Can a Larger Child Sit in Of course, children vary widely. And seat until the tops of their ears are Front while age may be one indicator of even with the top of the vehicle’s or The National Highway Traffic Safety when a child can safely ride in front,...
Page 57: Additional Safety Precautions
Table of Contents Main Menu Protecting Larger Children If you decide that a child can safely Additional Safety Precautions Do not put any accessories on a ride up front, be sure to: Do not let a child wear a seat belt seat belt.
Page 58: Carbon Monoxide Hazard
Main Menu Table of Contents Carbon Monoxide Hazard Your vehicle’s exhaust contains With the trunk open, airflow can pull carbon monoxide gas. Carbon exhaust gas into your vehicle’s monoxide should not enter the Carbon monoxide gas is toxic. interior and create a hazardous vehicle in normal driving if you Breathing it can cause condition.
Page 59: Safety Labels
Table of Contents Main Menu Safety Labels These labels are in the locations SUN VISORS shown. They warn you of potential U.S. models Canadian models hazards that could cause serious injury or death. Read these labels carefully. If a label comes off or becomes hard to read (except for the U.S.
Page 60 Main Menu Instruments and Controls This section gives information about Trip Meter ........67 Front Seat Manual the controls and displays that Check Fuel Cap Message ... 68 Adjustments ......95 contribute to the daily operation of Maintenance Minder ....
Page 61: Control Locations
Table of Contents Main Menu Control Locations ＊＊ MOONROOF SWITCH (P.112) HOMELINK BUTTONS (P.258) MIRROR CONTROL INSTRUMENT PANEL ＊ (P.57) AUTO BUTTON INDICATORS (P.106) GAUGES (P.65) CLOCK (P.246) DRIVING POSITION ＊ COMPASS (P.251) MEMORY SYSTEM ＊ BUTTONS (P.103) HEATING/COOLING MIRROR CONTROLS CONTROLS (P.107)
Page 62: Instrument Panel
Main Menu Table of Contents Instrument Panel DOOR AND TRUNK OPEN INDICATOR (P.62) MAINTENANCE MINDER INDICATOR (P.64) DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS INDICATOR (P.63) PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.59) ＊ SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.63) LIGHTS ON INDICATOR (P.62) CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.58, 397) ＊...
Page 63: Instrument Panel Indicators
Table of Contents Main Menu Instrument Panel Indicators The instrument panel has many If your front passenger does not Low Oil Pressure indicators to give you important fasten their seat belt, the indicator Indicator information about your vehicle. comes on about 6 seconds after the The engine can be severely damaged ignition switch is turned to the ON if this indicator flashes or stays on...
Page 64 Main Menu Table of Contents Instrument Panel Indicators Parking Brake and Brake System Supplemental Restraint Side Airbag Off Indicator Indicator System Indicator U.S. Canada U.S. Canada This indicator comes on briefly when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. If it comes on at This indicator comes on briefly when This indicator has two functions: any other time, it indicates a...
Page 65 Table of Contents Main Menu Instrument Panel Indicators Anti-lock Brake System Vehicle Stability Assist VSA OFF Indicator (ABS) Indicator (VSA) System Indicator This indicator normally comes on for This indicator normally comes on for This indicator comes on as a a few seconds when you turn the a few seconds when you turn the reminder that you have turned off...
Page 66 Main Menu Table of Contents Instrument Panel Indicators Low Tire Pressure Tire Pressure Monitoring Fuel Economy Indicator Indicator System (TPMS) Indicator This indicator normally comes on for This indicator normally comes on for V6 models a few seconds when you turn the a few seconds when you turn the While the engine is operating in its ignition switch to the ON (II)
Page 67 Table of Contents Main Menu Instrument Panel Indicators Turn Signal and Hazard Warning Lights On Indicator Door and Trunk Open Indicator Indicators DRIVER’S This indicator reminds you that the DOOR OPEN exterior lights are on. It comes on INDICATOR The left or right turn signal indicator when the light switch is in either the blinks when you signal a lane change position.
Page 68 Main Menu Table of Contents Instrument Panel Indicators Low Fuel Indicator Security System Indicator High Beam Indicator SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR This indicator comes on as a This indicator comes on with the reminder that you must refuel soon. high beam headlights. For more When the indicator comes on, there information, see page are about 2.8 U.S.
Page 69 Table of Contents Main Menu Instrument Panel Indicators Cruise Control Main Maintenance Minder Immobilizer System Indicator Indicator Indicator This indicator comes on when you This indicator comes on for a few This indicator comes on briefly when turn on the cruise control system by seconds when you turn the ignition you turn the ignition switch to the pressing the CRUISE button (see...
Page 70: Gauges
Main Menu Table of Contents Gauges TACHOMETER SPEEDOMETER TEMPERATURE GAUGE FUEL GAUGE ＊ OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE INDICATOR TRIP METER SELECT/RESET KNOB ODOMETER/CHECK FUEL CAP MESSAGE INFORMATION DISPLAY U.S. model is shown. ＊ If equipped...
Page 71: Information Display
Table of Contents Main Menu Gauges Odometer INFORMATION DISPLAY The odometer shows the total ODOMETER TRIP METER A distance your vehicle has been driven. It measures miles in U.S. models and kilometers in Canadian models. It is illegal under U.S. OUTSIDE ENGINE OIL federal law and Canadian provincial/...
Page 72: Outside Temperature Indicator
Main Menu Table of Contents Gauges Outside Temperature Indicator incorrectly displayed, you can adjust Trip Meter ± ± it up to 5°F in U.S. models ( 3°C The trip meter shows the number of If equipped This indicator displays the outside in Canadian models) warmer or miles (U.S.) or kilometers (Canada) temperature in Fahrenheit (U.S.
Page 73: Check Fuel Cap Message
Table of Contents Main Menu Gauges Check Fuel Cap Message Temperature Gauge Fuel Gauge If your fuel fill cap is loose or This shows the temperature of the This shows how much fuel you have. missing, a ‘‘CHECK FUEL CAP’’ engine’s coolant.
Page 74: Controls Near The Steering Wheel
Main Menu Table of Contents Controls Near the Steering Wheel INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR (P.74) (P.70) (P.32) HAZARD WARNING HEADLIGHT/TURN SIGNALS/ BUTTON ＊ FOG LIGHTS (P.75) (P.71, 74) ＊ INTERFACE DIAL REMOTE AUDIO CONTROLS (P.186) (P.242) VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM OFF SWITCH...
Page 75: Windshield Wipers And Washers
Table of Contents Main Menu Windshield Wipers and Washers − Windshield Wipers Push the right lever up or down to The wipers run at low speed. select a position. − The wipers run at high speed. − MIST The wipers run at high −...
Page 76: Turn Signals And Headlights
Main Menu Table of Contents Turn Signals and Headlights − Turn Signal Push down on the When the light switch is in either of left lever to signal a left turn and up these positions, the lights on to signal a right turn. To signal a lane indicator comes on as a reminder.
Page 77 Table of Contents Main Menu Turn Signals and Headlights Even with the automatic lighting If equipped LIGHT SENSOR − AUTO The automatic lighting feature turned on, we recommend feature turns on the headlights and that you turn on the lights manually all other exterior lights, when it when driving at night or in a dense senses low ambient light.
Page 78 Main Menu Table of Contents Turn Signals and Headlights Automatic Lighting Off Feature If you turn the ignition switch to the Daytime Running Lights This feature turns off the headlights, LOCK (0) position with the With the headlight switch off or in all other exterior lights, and the headlight switch on, but do not open position, the high beam...
Page 79: Fog Lights
Table of Contents Main Menu Fog Lights, Instrument Panel Brightness Fog Lights You can use the fog lights only when Instrument Panel Brightness the headlights are on low beam. With the light switch in the AUTO position, you can also use the fog lights when the headlights turn on automatically.
Page 80: Hazard Warning Button
Main Menu Table of Contents Instrument Panel Brightness, Hazard Warning Button The instrument panel will illuminate Hazard Warning Button with reduced brightness when you unlock and open the driver’s door. The brightness will increase slightly when you insert the key in the ignition switch, then go to normal brightness when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II)
Page 81: Rear Window Defogger
Table of Contents Main Menu Rear Window Defogger U.S. LX, LX-P, SE Except U.S. LX, LX-P, SE Manual A/C type Auto A/C type On models with navigation system The rear window defogger will clear On models with automatic air The defogger and antenna wires on fog, frost, and thin ice from the the inside of the rear window can be conditioning system...
Page 82: Steering Wheel Adjustments
Main Menu Table of Contents Steering Wheel Adjustments Make any steering wheel Push the lever up to lock the adjustments before you start driving. steering wheel in position. Make sure you have securely locked the steering wheel in place Adjusting the steering wheel by trying to move it up, down, in, position while driving may and out.
Page 83: Keys And Locks
They will not REMOTE have to get a lost key replaced. Use work to start the engine if the TRANSMITTER only Honda-approved key blanks. circuits are damaged. Protect the keys from direct sunlight, high temperature, and high humidity.
Page 84: Immobilizer System
Main Menu Table of Contents Immobilizer System The immobilizer system protects If the system repeatedly does not As required by the FCC: your vehicle from theft. If an recognize the coding of your key, This device complies with Part 15 of the improperly coded key (or other contact your dealer.
Page 85: Ignition Switch
Table of Contents Main Menu Ignition Switch If the front wheels are turned, the You will hear a reminder beeper if anti-theft lock may make it difficult you leave the key in the ignition to turn the key. Firmly turn the switch in the LOCK (0) or the steering wheel to the left or right as ACCESSORY (I) position and open...
Page 86: Door Locks
Main Menu Table of Contents Door Locks All doors can be locked from the POWER DOOR LOCK MASTER SWITCH LOCK TAB outside by using the key in the Lock driver’s door. To unlock only the Lock driver’s door, insert the key, turn it clockwise, and release it.
Page 87: Auto Door Locking/Unlocking
Table of Contents Main Menu Door Locks Auto Door Locking/Unlocking Auto Door Locking Lockout Prevention If you forget and leave the key in the Your vehicle has customizable The auto door locking feature has ignition switch, lockout prevention settings for the doors to three possible settings: will not allow you to lock the driver’s automatically lock and unlock.
Page 88 Main Menu Table of Contents Door Locks Push and hold the front of the To turn off the Auto Door Lock To program the Park Lock mode: master door lock switch on the modes: Locks all doors when the shift lever is driver’s door until you hear a click moved out of the Park (P) position (A/T (after about 5 seconds).
Page 89 Table of Contents Main Menu Door Locks Push and hold the front of the Push and hold the front of the To program the Drive Lock mode: master door lock switch on the master door lock switch on the Locks all doors when the vehicle’s speed driver’s door.
Page 90 Main Menu Table of Contents Door Locks Auto Door Unlocking The driver’s door unlocks To turn off the Auto Door Unlock The auto door unlocking feature whenever you turn the ignition modes: has five possible settings: switch to the ACCESSORY (I) position.
Page 91 Table of Contents Main Menu Door Locks Push and hold the rear of the Push and hold the rear of the To program the Park Unlock mode: master door lock switch on the master door lock switch on the Unlocks the driver’s door or all doors driver’s door.
Page 92 Main Menu Table of Contents Door Locks push and hold the Release the switch, and within 20 To program the Ignition Switch On A/T vehicles, brake pedal, then move the shift seconds, turn the ignition switch Unlock mode: Unlocks the driver’s door or all doors lever out of the Park (P) position.
Page 93: Childproof Door Locks
Table of Contents Main Menu Door Locks, Remote Transmitter − Childproof Door Locks Remote Transmitter UNLOCK Press this button once to unlock the driver’s door. Push it twice to unlock the remaining doors. LEVER LOCK Some exterior lights will flash twice BUTTON each time you press the button.
Page 94 Main Menu Table of Contents Remote Transmitter You can also open all power windows Remote Transmitter Care Replacing the Transmitter Battery and the moonroof (if equipped) from Avoid dropping or throwing the If it takes several pushes on the outside the vehicle with the remote transmitter.
Page 95 Table of Contents Main Menu Remote Transmitter COIN BATTERY SCREW To replace the battery: Inside the transmitter, separate Remove the old battery, and insert the inner cover from the keypad a new battery into the back of the ＋ Remove the screw at the base of by carefully prying on the edge cover with the side facing down.
Page 96 Main Menu Table of Contents Remote Transmitter Recalling a Memorized Driving The driving position memory As required by the FCC: Position activated (Driver 1, Driver 2) is This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the U.S.
Page 97: Trunk
Table of Contents Main Menu Trunk To close the trunk, press down on the trunk lid. Pull Keep the trunk lid closed at all times while driving to avoid damaging the lid, and to prevent exhaust gas from getting into the interior. See Carbon Monoxide Hazard on page...
Page 98: Emergency Trunk Opener
Main Menu Table of Contents Trunk Even if the trunk release lever is Emergency Trunk Opener Parents should decide if their locked with the master key, you can children should be shown how to use open the trunk with the remote this feature.
Page 99: Seats
Table of Contents Main Menu Seats Front Seat Power Adjustments Moves the whole seat up and forward, or down Except LX − See pages for important safety and backward. The front information and warnings about how to of the seat also tilts up or down at the same time.
Page 100: Front Seat Manual Adjustments
Main Menu Table of Contents Seats U.S. EX-L V6, and Canadian EX-L and EX-L V6 with navigation system The driver’s seat includes a memory feature. Two seat positions can be stored in separate memories. You can then select a memorized position by pushing the appropriate memory button.
Page 101: Driver's Seat Manual Height Adjustment
Table of Contents Main Menu Seats Driver’s Seat Manual Height Head Restraints Adjustment See page for important safety information and a warning about improperly positioning head restraints. Your vehicle is equipped with head restraints in all seating positions to help protect you and your passengers from the likelihood of whiplash and other injuries.
Page 102 Main Menu Table of Contents Seats Rear Center Front CUSHION CUSHION Failure to reinstall, or correctly reinstall, the head restraints can result in severe injury during a crash. Always replace the head RELEASE RELEASE BUTTON BUTTON restraints before driving. When reinstalling a head restraint, LEGS SEAT-BACK LEGS...
Page 103 Install each restraint in its proper inspected by a Honda dealer. location. Only use genuine Honda The driver’s and front passenger’s replacement head restraints.
Page 104: Folding Rear Seat
Main Menu Table of Contents Seats Folding Rear Seat The back of the rear seat folds down, giving you direct access to the trunk. The seat-back is released from inside the trunk. Pull RELEASE To release the seat-back from inside Remove any items from the seat the trunk, pull the release under the before you fold down the seat-back.
Page 105: Armrests
Table of Contents Main Menu Seats Make sure that the folded seat-back Make sure all rear shoulder belts are Armrests does not press against the front positioned in front of the rear seat- passenger’s seat, as this could cause back, and the center shoulder belt is Front the weight sensors to work re-positioned in the guide whenever...
Page 106 Main Menu Table of Contents Seats Make sure all items in the trunk and Trunk Pass-through Cover those extending through the pass- KEY CYLINDER KNOB Rear through are secured. For security, this cover can be locked and unlocked only with the master key.
Page 107: Seat Heaters
Table of Contents Main Menu Seat Heaters In the HI setting, the heater turns off Passenger’s when the seat gets warm, and turns Seat back on after the seat’s temperature drops. In the LO setting, the heater runs continuously. It does not cycle with temperature changes.
Page 108: Driving Position Memory System
Main Menu Table of Contents Seat Heaters, Driving Position Memory System Driving Position Memory System Storing a Driving Position in Memory U.S. EX-L V6, and Canadian EX-L and Heat induced burns are EX-L V6 with navigation system Store a driver’s seat position only possible when using seat Your vehicle has a memory feature when the vehicle is parked.
Page 109 Table of Contents Main Menu Driving Position Memory System Each memory button stores only one Selecting a Memorized Position driving position. Storing a new position erases the previous setting stored in that button’s memory. If you want to add a new position while retaining the current one, use the other memory button.
Page 110 Main Menu Table of Contents Driving Position Memory System The system will move the driver’s To stop the system’s automatic If desired, you can use the seat to the memorized position. The adjustment, do any of these actions: adjustment switches to change the indicator in the selected memory seat position after it is in its button will flash during movement.
Page 111: Mirrors
Table of Contents Main Menu Mirrors Keep the inside and outside mirrors clean and adjusted for best visibility. Be sure to adjust the mirrors before There is also a sensor on the back of you start driving. the mirror. Items hung on the mirror may block this sensor and af f ect its perf ormance.
Page 112 Main Menu Table of Contents Mirrors Adjusting the Power Mirrors Push the appropriate edge of the Power Mirror Heaters adjustment switch to move the REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER/ SELECTOR SWITCH mirror right, left, up, or down. HEATED MIRROR BUTTON When you finish, move the selector switch to the center (off) position.
Page 113: Power Windows
Table of Contents Main Menu Power Windows − AUTO To open either front MAIN SWITCH INDICATOR window fully (driver’s window only Closing a power window on on LX), push the window switch firmly down to the second detent, someone’s hands or fingers can then release it.
Page 114 Main Menu Table of Contents Power Windows − When you push the main switch in, AUTO REVERSE If either front the indicator comes on and the window (driver’s window only on passengers’ windows cannot be LX) senses any obstacle while it is raised or lowered.
Page 115 Table of Contents Main Menu Power Windows Opening the Windows and Press the UNLOCK button a Opening/Closing the Windows Moonroof with the Remote second time, and hold it. The and Moonroof with the Key Transmitter remaining doors unlock, and all four windows and the moonroof start to open.
Page 116 Main Menu Table of Contents Power Windows Turn the key clockwise again, and To close: If the windows and the NOTE: hold it. All four windows and the Insert the key in the driver’s door moonroof stop before the desired moonroof start to open.
Page 117: Moonroof
Table of Contents Main Menu Moonroof − To open the moonroof To tilt up the moonroof, push on the AUTO MOONROOF SWITCH center of the moonroof switch. To fully, pull back the moonroof switch Open stop the moonroof from tilting up firmly, then release it.
Page 118 Main Menu Table of Contents Moonroof Auto Reverse You can open and close the You can use the remote transmitter If the moonroof runs into any moonroof for up to 10 minutes after or the key to operate the moonroof obstacle while it is closing you turn off the ignition switch.
Page 119: Parking Brake
Table of Contents Main Menu Parking Brake Driving the vehicle with the parking brake applied can damage the rear brakes and hubs. A beeper will sound if the vehicle is driven with the parking brake on. PARKING BRAKE LEVER To apply the parking brake, pull the lever up fully.
Page 120: Interior Convenience Items
Main Menu Table of Contents Interior Convenience Items SUNGLASSES HOLDER DOOR POCKETS VANITY MIRROR COAT HOOK SUN VISOR CENTER POCKETS GLOVE BOX ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET BEVERAGE HOLDER ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET AUXILIARY INPUT JACK ＊ USB ADAPTER CABLE TRUNK BEVERAGE HOLDER in CONSOLE COMPARTMENT REAR SEAT ARMREST...
Page 121: Beverage Holders
Table of Contents Main Menu Interior Convenience Items Beverage Holders Open the front beverage holder by Accessory Power Sockets pulling up on the lid. Front Front Rear Be careful when you are using the Your vehicle has two accessory beverage holders. A spilled liquid The rear seat also has a beverage power sockets;...
Page 122: Console Compartment
Main Menu Table of Contents Interior Convenience Items None of the sockets will power an Console Compartment automotive type cigarette lighter LEVER CONSOLE COMPARTMENT element. Make sure to put the socket cover back in place to prevent any small foreign objects from getting into the socket.
Page 123: Glove Box
Table of Contents Main Menu Interior Convenience Items Glove Box Sunglasses Holder An open glove box can cause serious injury to your passenger in a crash, even if the passenger is wearing the seat belt. Push Always keep the glove box closed while driving.
Page 124: Sun Visors
Main Menu Table of Contents Interior Convenience Items Sun Visors Make sure you put the sun visor back in place when you are getting into or out of the vehicle. Slide SUN VISOR Some larger styles of sunglasses To use the sun visor, pull it down. may not fit in the holder.
Page 125: Vanity Mirror
Table of Contents Main Menu Interior Convenience Items Vanity Mirror Coat Hook Center Pockets Vehicle without navigation system is shown. To use the vanity mirror on the back To use a coat hook, slide it out Pull up the lid to open each pocket. of the sun visor, pull up the cover.
Page 126: Interior Lights
Main Menu Table of Contents Interior Lights Ceiling Light After all doors are closed tightly, the Spotlights light dims slightly, then fades out in DOOR ACTIVATED POSITION about 30 seconds. The ceiling light (with the switch in the center position) comes on when you remove the key from the ignition switch.
Page 127 Table of Contents Main Menu Interior Lights The spotlights (with the switch in Courtesy Lights the DOOR position) also come on The courtesy light in each front door OFF POSITION when you unlock the door with the comes on when the door is opened, key or the remote transmitter, and and goes out when the door is closed.
Page 128 Main Menu Features The heating and air conditioning Vents, Heating, and A/C ....124 USB Flash Memory Device system in your vehicle provides a Climate Control System ....130 Error Messages ......236 comfortable driving environment in Audio System ........
Page 129: Vents, Heating, And A/C
Table of Contents Main Menu Vents, Heating, and A/C LX, LX-P, SE, U.S. EX, and U.S. EX V6 FAN CONTROL DIAL RECIRCULATION BUTTON TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAL REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER/ ＊ HEATED MIRROR BUTTON REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER BUTTON MAX A/C BUTTON MODE CONTROL BUTTONS AIR CONDITIONING (A/C)
Page 130 Main Menu Table of Contents Vents, Heating, and A/C Fan Control Recirculation Button Rear Window Defogger Turn this dial to increase or decrease When the recirculation indicator is Button the fan speed and airflow. on, air from the vehicle’s interior is This button turns the rear window sent throughout the system again.
Page 131 Table of Contents Main Menu Vents, Heating, and A/C Mode Control When you select , the system When you select Use the mode control buttons to automatically switches to fresh air the system automatically switches to select the vents air flows from. Some mode.
Page 132 Main Menu Table of Contents Vents, Heating, and A/C Ventilation Using the Heater Using the A/C The ventilation system draws in The heater uses engine coolant to Air conditioning places an extra load outside air, circulates it through the warm the air. If the engine is cold, it on the engine.
Page 133 Table of Contents Main Menu Vents, Heating, and A/C To cool the interior with MAX A/C: To Defog and Defrost When you switch to , from Set the fan to the desired speed. To remove fog from the inside of the , the A/C stays on.
Page 134 Main Menu Table of Contents Vents, Heating, and A/C To Remove Exterior Frost or Ice To Turn Everything Off Rear Ventilation From the Windows Turning the fan speed control dial all Select . The system the way to the left shuts the system REAR VENTS automatically switches to fresh air off.
Page 135: Climate Control System
Table of Contents Main Menu Climate Control System U.S. EX-L and EX-L V6 Canadian EX, EX-L, and V6 models Without navigation system With navigation system PASSENGER’S SIDE DRIVER’S SIDE TEMPERATURE TEMPERATURE CONTROL PASSENGER’S SIDE TEMPERATURE CONTROL SWITCH SWITCH AUTO INDICATOR CENTER DISPLAY DRIVER’S SIDE PASSENGER’S SIDE...
Page 136 Main Menu Table of Contents Climate Control System Voice Control System Using Automatic Climate Control The direction of airflow from the The automatic climate control vents in the center and each side of On models with navigation system The climate control system for your system in your vehicle maintains the the dashboard, and on the back of vehicle can also be operated using...
Page 137 Table of Contents Main Menu Climate Control System When you set the temperature to its To Turn Everything Off SYNC Button lower limit ( ) or its upper limit When you press this button, the To turn the system completely off, ), the system runs at full indicator in the button comes on, and press the ON/OFF button.
Page 138 Main Menu Table of Contents Climate Control System Semi-automatic Operation Air Conditioning (A/C) Button Recirculation Button You can manually select various This button turns the air When the indicator in the button is functions of the climate control conditioning on and off. You will see on, air from the vehicle’s interior is system when it is in fully automatic A/C ON or A/C OFF in the display.
Page 139 Table of Contents Main Menu Climate Control System Air flows from the center To remove fog from the inside of the Rear Window Defogger Button This button turns the rear window and corner vents in the dashboard, windows, set as follows: defogger off and on (see page and the vents on the back of the Select...
Page 140 Main Menu Table of Contents Climate Control System Dual Temperature Control Without navigation system Your vehicle has two temperature control switches, one for the driver, and one for the front passenger. The temperatures of the driver’s side and the front passenger’s side are controlled independently.
Page 141 Table of Contents Main Menu Climate Control System Synchronized Control The selected temperatures appear in the display (in the center display on DRIVER’S SIDE PASSENGER’S SIDE models with navigation system). When the indicator in the SYNC button is on, you can adjust both sides to the same temperature by pushing the driver’s side temperature control switch up or...
Page 142 Main Menu Table of Contents Climate Control System Rear Ventilation Sunlight Sensor/Temperature Sensor REAR VENTS SUNLIGHT SENSOR TEMPERATURE SENSOR DIAL Open Close TABS The airflow from the rear vents can be adjusted when the AUTO mode is The climate control system has two selected or the fan mode is in the sensors: a sunlight sensor on top of position.
Page 143: Audio System
Table of Contents Main Menu Audio System An audio system is standard on all LX, LX-P and U.S. SE U.S. EX and EX V6 models. Read the appropriate pages (as shown below) to use your vehicle’s audio system. On models without navigation system, see pages through On models with navigation system,...
Page 144: Audio System
Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System (Models without navigation system) Selector Knob The knob turns left and right. Use it Menu Display to scroll through lists, or to make To select any setting such as the selections or adjustments to a list or clock, sound adjusting, or the menu item on the display.
Page 145: Playing The Fm/Am Radio
Table of Contents Main Menu Playing the FM/AM Radio (Models without navigation system) EX, EX-L, Canadian SE, and V6 models Without XM Radio With XM Radio POWER/VOLUME KNOB POWER/VOLUME KNOB TITLE TITLE BUTTON BUTTON BUTTON BUTTON BUTTON BUTTON SCAN SCAN PRESET BUTTON PRESET...
Page 146 Main Menu Table of Contents Playing the FM/AM Radio (Models without navigation system) LX, LX-P, and U.S. SE models Without XM Radio POWER/VOLUME KNOB TITLE BUTTON AM BUTTON PRESET BUTTONS FM BUTTON SCAN BUTTON A.SEL (AUTO SELECT) BUTTON FOLDER BAR SKIP BAR RETURN BUTTON MENU BUTTON...
Page 147 Table of Contents Main Menu Playing the FM/AM Radio (Models without navigation system) − To Play the Radio To Select a Station SCAN The scan function samples The ignition switch must be in the You can use any of five methods to all stations with strong signals on the ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position.
Page 148 Main Menu Table of Contents Playing the FM/AM Radio (Models without navigation system) − − Preset Each preset button can AUTO SELECT If you are , press the To turn off auto select store one frequency on AM and two traveling and can no longer receive A.
Page 149 Table of Contents Main Menu Playing the FM/AM Radio (Models without navigation system) Radio Data System (RDS) If the station you are listening to is On the FM band, you can select a not an RDS station, the display favorite station and display the continues to show the frequency program service name provided by with the RDS information display...
Page 150 Main Menu Table of Contents Playing the FM/AM Radio (Models without navigation system) ALL: All RDS category stations selected RDS category. If you do Radio Data System (RDS) Category ROCK: Rock, classic rock and soft nothing while the RDS category rock music name is displayed, the selected COUNTRY: Country music...
Page 151 Table of Contents Main Menu Playing the FM/AM Radio (Models without navigation system) You can use the RDS program Adjusting the Sound RDS Program SCAN The scan function samples all search or scan function even if the stations with strong signals on the RDS information display function is Selector knob adjustable selected RDS category.
Page 152 Main Menu Table of Contents Playing the FM/AM Radio (Models without navigation system) If equipped Speed-sensitive Volume − SUBW Adjusts the strength of Compensation (SVC) sound from the subwoofer speaker. The SVC mode controls the volume based on vehicle speed. The faster If the fader adjustment is set to F9 you go, the louder the audio volume (maximum front level), the...
Page 153: Playing The Xm Radio
Table of Contents Main Menu Playing the XM Radio (Models with premium audio system) U.S. EX-L and EX-L V6 models Canadian SE, EX, EX-L, and V6 models POWER/VOLUME KNOB XM RADIO BUTTON TITLE BUTTON SCAN BUTTON CATEGORY BAR SKIP BAR RETURN BUTTON MENU BUTTON SELECTOR KNOB...
Page 154 Main Menu Table of Contents Playing the XM Radio (Models with premium audio system) Your vehicle is capable of receiving Operating the XM Radio Each time you press and release the XM Radio anywhere in the United To listen to XM Radio, turn the TITLE button, the display changes in States and Canada, except Hawaii, ignition switch to the ACCESSORY...
Page 155 Table of Contents Main Menu Playing the XM Radio (Models with premium audio system) − ▼ ▲ − TUNE Turn the selector knob to CATEGORY ( Press change channel selections. Turn the either side of the CATEGORY bar to knob right for higher numbered select another category.
Page 156 Main Menu Table of Contents Playing the XM Radio (Models with premium audio system) − − Preset You can store up to 12 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to store the ‘‘UPDATING’’ The encryption preset channels using the six preset first six channels.
Page 157 Table of Contents Main Menu Playing the XM Radio (Models with premium audio system) The XM satellites are in orbit over the equator; therefore, objects south Signal may be blocked by Signal weaker in mountains or large obstacles to these areas. of the vehicle may cause satellite the south.
Page 158 Main Menu Table of Contents Playing the XM Radio (Models with premium audio system) There may be other geographic Receiving XM Radio Service After you’ve registered with XM situations that could affect XM Radio If your XM Radio service has expired Radio, keep your audio system in the reception.
Page 159: Playing Discs
Table of Contents Main Menu Playing Discs (Models without navigation system) EX, EX-L, Canadian SE, and V6 models Without XM Radio With XM Radio DISC LOAD MP3/WMA INDICATOR DISC LOAD MP3/WMA INDICATOR BUTTON BUTTON POWER/VOLUME KNOB POWER/VOLUME KNOB CD BUTTON CD/AUX BUTTON DISC SLOT DISC SLOT...
Page 160 Main Menu Table of Contents Playing Discs (Models without navigation system) LX, LX-P, and U.S. SE models Without XM Radio MP3/WMA INDICATOR CD BUTTON POWER/VOLUME KNOB TITLE BUTTON DISC SLOT PRESET BUTTONS DISC EJECT BUTTON SCAN BUTTON FOLDER BAR SKIP BAR RETURN BUTTON MENU BUTTON SELECTOR KNOB...
Page 161 Table of Contents Main Menu Playing Discs (Models without navigation system) To Play a Disc This audio system can also play Loading Discs To load or play discs, the ignition CD-Rs and CD-RWs compressed in EX, EX-L, Canadian SE, and V6 models switch must be in the ACCESSORY MP3 or WMA formats.
Page 162 Main Menu Table of Contents Playing Discs (Models without navigation system) You cannot load and play 3-inch To Load a Disc Text Data Display Function (8-cm) discs in this unit. Each time you press the TITLE LX, LX-P, and U.S. SE models Insert a disc about halfway into the button, the display shows you the When the disc load indicator turns...
Page 163 Table of Contents Main Menu Playing Discs (Models without navigation system) If the text data has more than 16 You will also see some text data To Change or Select Tracks/Files characters, you will see the first 16 under these conditions: Use the SKIP bar while a disc is characters and the indicator in...
Page 164 Main Menu Table of Contents Playing Discs (Models without navigation system) − SKIP Each time you press and In MP3 or WMA mode Folder Selection − release the side of the SKIP bar, FOLDER SELECTION the player skips forward to the select a different folder, press either ▲...
Page 165 Table of Contents Main Menu Playing Discs (Models without navigation system) To cancel the selected mode, press To Select Repeat, Random or Scan Mode: the MENU button to show ‘‘PLAY MODE,’’ then press the selector knob (ENTER). When you see MENU ITEMS ‘‘NORMAL PLAY,’’...
Page 166 Main Menu Table of Contents Playing Discs (Models without navigation system) In MP3 or WMA mode EX, EX-L, Canadian SE, and V6 models EX, EX-L, Canadian SE, and V6 models − − − REPEAT ONE FLD This feature, REPEAT DISC This feature RANDOM IN DISC This feature...
Page 167 Table of Contents Main Menu Playing Discs (Models without navigation system) − SCAN TRK The SCAN function Pressing either side of the skip bar, In MP3 or WMA mode − samples all the tracks on the disc in SCAN FLD This function or selecting a different disc (using the order they are recorded on the...
Page 168 Main Menu Table of Contents Playing Discs (Models without navigation system) When the first track on the last disc, To Stop Playing a Disc EX, EX-L, Canadian SE, and V6 models − SCAN DISC This feature, when or the first file in the last main folder Press the eject button ( ) to activated, samples the first track on...
Page 169 Table of Contents Main Menu Playing Discs (Models without navigation system) If you turn the system off while a Protecting Discs Removing Discs from the In-dash disc is playing, either with the Disc Changer For information on how to handle power/volume knob or by turning EX, EX-L, Canadian SE, and V6 models and protect compact discs, see page...
Page 170: Disc Player/Changer Error Messages
Main Menu Table of Contents Disc Player/Changer Error Messages (Models without navigation system) The chart on the right explains the Error Message Cause Solution error messages you may see in the display while playing a disc. High Temperature Will disappear when the temperature returns to HEAT ERROR If you see an error message in the normal.
Page 171: Playing An Ipod
Table of Contents Main Menu Playing an iPod (Models without navigation system) EX, EX-L, Canadian SE, and V6 models Without XM Radio With XM Radio POWER/VOLUME KNOB POWER/VOLUME KNOB iPod INDICATOR CD/AUX BUTTON iPod INDICATOR AUX BUTTON TITLE BUTTON TITLE BUTTON PRESET BUTTONS SKIP BAR...
Page 172 Main Menu Table of Contents Playing an iPod (Models without navigation system) U.S. LX, LX-P, and U.S. SE models Without XM Radio POWER/VOLUME KNOB iPod INDICATOR AUX BUTTON TITLE BUTTON PRESET BUTTONS SKIP BAR RETURN BUTTON MENU BUTTON SELECTOR KNOB...
Page 173 Table of Contents Main Menu Playing an iPod (Models without navigation system) To Play an iPod iPod models confirmed to be NOTE: This audio system can select and compatible with your audio system Do not connect your iPod using a play the audio files on the iPod with using the USB adapter cable are: hub.
Page 174 Main Menu Table of Contents Playing an iPod (Models without navigation system) If the iPod indicator does not appear Connecting an iPod in the audio display, check the DOCK CONNECTOR USB CONNECTOR connections, and try to reconnect the iPod a few times. If the audio system still does not recognize the iPod, the iPod may need to be reset.
Page 175 Table of Contents Main Menu Playing an iPod (Models without navigation system) Text Data Display Function To Change or Select Files To Select a File from iPod Menu Each time you press the TITLE Use the SKIP bar while an iPod is button the display mode switches playing to select passages and between the album name, the song...
Page 176 Main Menu Table of Contents Playing an iPod (Models without navigation system) Pressing the RETURN button goes To Select Repeat or Shuffle Mode: back to the previous display and pressing the MENU button cancels MENU ITEMS this setting mode. The display shows items on the You can select any type of repeat and selected list.
Page 177 Table of Contents Main Menu Playing an iPod (Models without navigation system) To cancel the selected mode, press the MENU button and turn the selector knob to show ‘‘PLAY PLAY MODE ITEMS MODE,’’ then press ENTER. When you see ‘‘NORMAL PLAY,’’ press ENTER again.
Page 178 Main Menu Table of Contents Playing an iPod (Models without navigation system) − − SHUFFLE ALL This feature REPEAT OFF This feature turns NOTE: plays all available files in a selected off the repeat mode. Available operating functions vary on list (playlists, artists, albums or models or versions.
Page 179 Table of Contents Main Menu Playing an iPod (Models without navigation system) To Stop Playing Your iPod iPod Error Messages Disconnecting an iPod To play the radio, press the AM, FM, You can disconnect the iPod at any If you see an error message in the button.
Page 180: Ipod Error Messages
Main Menu Table of Contents iPod Error Messages (Models without navigation system) If you see an error message on the Error Message Cause Solution audio display while playing an iPod, find the solution in the chart to the right. If you cannot clear the error USB ROM Error There is a problem with the USB adapter unit.
Page 181: Playing A Usb Flash Memory
Table of Contents Main Menu Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models without navigation system) EX, EX-L, Canadian SE, and V6 models Without XM Radio With XM Radio POWER/VOLUME KNOB POWER/VOLUME KNOB FILE TYPE INDICATOR AUX BUTTON FILE TYPE INDICATOR CD/AUX BUTTON TITLE BUTTON TITLE BUTTON...
Page 182 Main Menu Table of Contents Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models without navigation system) U.S. LX, LX-P, and U.S. SE models Without XM Radio POWER/VOLUME KNOB FILE TYPE INDICATOR USB INDICATOR AUX BUTTON TITLE BUTTON SCAN BUTTON FOLDER BAR SKIP BAR RETURN BUTTON MENU BUTTON...
Page 183: Device
Table of Contents Main Menu Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models without navigation system) ＊ To Play a USB Flash Memory Only AAC format files recorded NOTE: Device with iTunes are playable on this Do not use a device such as a card This audio system can select and audio unit.
Page 184 Main Menu Table of Contents Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models without navigation system) Some devices cannot be powered The order of files in USB playback or charged via the USB adapter. If may be different from the order of this is the case, use the accessory files displayed in PC or other Combining a low sampling f requency...
Page 185 Table of Contents Main Menu Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models without navigation system) Connecting a USB Flash Memory Text Data Display Function Device Each time you press the TITLE button, the display mode shows you USB CONNECTOR in sequence, the folder name, the file name, the artist name, the album name, the song name, or name off (which turns off the text display).
Page 186 Main Menu Table of Contents Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models without navigation system) − Folder Selection To select a To Change or Select Files To Select a File from Folder and File Use the SKIP bar while a USB flash different folder, press and release Lists memory device is playing to select...
Page 187 Table of Contents Main Menu Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models without navigation system) Pressing the RETURN button goes Turn the selector knob to select an To Select Repeat, Random or Scan back to the previous display and Mode: appropriate repeat, random or scan pressing the MENU button cancels mode, then press the selector knob...
Page 188 Main Menu Table of Contents Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models without navigation system) − − REPEAT ONE FLD This feature SCAN TRK This function replays all the files on the selected samples all files in the selected folder in the order they are stored. folder in the order they are stored.
Page 189 Table of Contents Main Menu Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models without navigation system) − This function SCAN FLD To Stop Playing a USB Flash Disconnecting a USB Flash Memory samples the first file in each folder in Memory Device Device the order they are stored.
Page 190: Usb Flash Memory Device
Main Menu Table of Contents USB Flash Memory Device Error Messages (Models without navigation system) If you see an error message on the Error Message Cause Solution audio display while playing a USB flash memory device, find the solution in the chart to the right. If USB ROM Error There is a problem with the USB adapter unit.
Page 191: Audio System
Table of Contents Main Menu Audio System (Models with navigation system) Interface Dial Voice Control System Most audio system functions can still The audio system can also be ENTER be controlled by standard buttons, operated by voice control. See the dials, and knobs, but some functions navigation system manual for can only be accessed using the...
Page 192: Playing The Fm/Am Radio
Main Menu Table of Contents Playing the FM/AM Radio (Models with navigation system) NAVIGATION SCREEN POWER/VOLUME KNOB CENTER DISPLAY FM/AM BUTTON SOUND BUTTON SKIP BAR CATEGORY BAR TUNE BAR SCAN/A.SEL (SCAN/AUTO SELECT) BAR AUDIO BUTTON INTERFACE DIAL U.S. model is shown.
Page 193 Table of Contents Main Menu Playing the FM/AM Radio (Models with navigation system) To Play the FM/AM Radio the FM/AM button. You can also change bands by pushing the interface selector up. Each time you BAND STEREO INDICATOR push it up, the band will change to FM1, FM2, or AM.
Page 194 Main Menu Table of Contents Playing the FM/AM Radio (Models with navigation system) − SKIP (SEEK) The skip (seek) When the system finds a strong function searches up and down from SCAN INDICATOR signal, it will stop and play that the current frequency to find a station for about 10 seconds.
Page 195 Table of Contents Main Menu Playing the FM/AM Radio (Models with navigation system) Use the tune, skip (seek), scan, or press ENTER To turn off auto select, RDS function to tune the radio to a A.SEL INDICATOR on the interface selector. desired station.
Page 196 Main Menu Table of Contents Playing the FM/AM Radio (Models with navigation system) , press the Radio Data System (RDS) To turn off auto select A. SEL side of the bar. This restores On the FM band, you can select a the presets you originally set.
Page 197 Table of Contents Main Menu Playing the FM/AM Radio (Models with navigation system) If the station you are listening to is ALL: All RDS category stations Radio Data System (RDS) Category not an RDS station, the audio screen ROCK: Rock, classic rock and soft and the center display continue to rock music show the frequency.
Page 198 Main Menu Table of Contents Playing the FM/AM Radio (Models with navigation system) RDS Program Search This function searches up and down a frequency for the strongest signal from the frequencies that carry the selected RDS category information. This can help you to find a station in your favorite category.
Page 199 Table of Contents Main Menu Playing the FM/AM Radio (Models with navigation system) Turn the knob to the desired RDS RDS Program SCAN SEEK/SCAN ICON category. The scan function samples all stations with strong signals on the selected RDS category. To activate it, While the RDS category is selected, move the selector knob to the right press and release the SCAN side of...
Page 200 Main Menu Table of Contents Playing the FM/AM Radio (Models with navigation system) If you do nothing, the system will Turn the knob to the desired RDS SEEK/SCAN ICON scan for the next strong station and category. play it for 10 seconds. When it plays a station that you want to listen to, While the RDS category is selected, press the SCAN side of the SCAN/...
Page 201 Table of Contents Main Menu Playing the FM/AM Radio (Models with navigation system) Radio Text Display TEXT INDICATOR This function displays the radio text information of the selected RDS station. If the selected RDS station has the The text is displayed radio text information, you will see according to the the text indicator on the screen.
Page 202 Main Menu Table of Contents Playing the FM/AM Radio (Models with navigation system) Adjusting the Sound BASS, TREBLE, FADER, and BALANCE are each adjustable. You can also adjust the strength of the sound coming from the subwoofer speaker. In addition, you can set the speed-sensitive volume compensation (SVC).
Page 203 Table of Contents Main Menu Playing the FM/AM Radio (Models with navigation system) − − BASS/TREBLE To adjust bass SUBWOOFER To adjust the Speed-sensitive Volume and treble, select BASS or TREBLE, strength of the sound from the Compensation (SVC) and press ENTER on the interface subwoofer speaker, select it and The SVC mode controls the volume selector.
Page 204: Playing The Xm Radio
Main Menu Table of Contents Playing the XM Radio (Models with navigation system) XM RADIO BUTTON TITLE BUTTON POWER/VOLUME KNOB PRESET BUTTONS SKIP BAR CATEGORY BAR TUNE BAR SCAN/A.SEL (SCAN/AUTO SELECT) BAR AUDIO BUTTON INTERFACE DIAL U.S. model is shown. CONTINUED...
Page 205 Table of Contents Main Menu Playing the XM Radio (Models with navigation system) Your vehicle is capable of receiving Operating the XM Radio Push the AUDIO button to display XM Radio anywhere in the United XM information on the screen. You States and Canada, except Hawaii, can operate the XM Radio system Alaska, and Puerto Rico.
Page 206 Main Menu Table of Contents Playing the XM Radio (Models with navigation system) − − MODE To switch between the On the screen, you will see the CHANNEL LIST Push down the category mode and channel mode, selected CHANNEL (number), interface selector to select AUDIO press and hold the TITLE button CATEGORY, NAME (artist name),...
Page 207 Table of Contents Main Menu Playing the XM Radio (Models with navigation system) ▼ ▲ − CATEGORY ( Press Use the tune, skip (seek), or scan either side of the bar to select function to tune to a desired another category. You can also XM BAND channel.
Page 208 Main Menu Table of Contents Playing the XM Radio (Models with navigation system) − Press the button or scroll XM Radio Display Messages ‘‘ - - - - ’’ The selected channel up again. The other XM band will number does not exist, or is not part −...
Page 209 Table of Contents Main Menu Playing the XM Radio (Models with navigation system) Depending on where you drive, you may experience reception problems. Signal may be blocked by Signal weaker in mountains or large obstacles to these areas. Interference can be caused by any of the south.
Page 210 Main Menu Table of Contents Playing the XM Radio (Models with navigation system) There may be other geographic Receiving XM Radio Service After you’ve registered with XM situations that could affect XM Radio If your XM Radio service has expired Radio, keep your audio system in the reception.
Page 211: Playing Discs
Table of Contents Main Menu Playing Discs (Models with navigation system) NAVIGATION SCREEN CENTER DISPLAY POWER/VOLUME KNOB TITLE BUTTON CD BUTTON PRESET BUTTONS SKIP BAR SCAN/A.SEL (SCAN/AUTO SELECT) BAR AUDIO BUTTON DISC EJECT BUTTON DISC LOAD BUTTON DISC SLOT INTERFACE DIAL U.S.
Page 212 Main Menu Table of Contents Playing Discs (Models with navigation system) Your vehicle’s audio system has an The disc packages or jackets should NOTE: in-dash disc changer with the same have one of these marks. If a file on a WMA disc is protected controls used for the radio.
Page 213 Table of Contents Main Menu Playing Discs (Models with navigation system) Loading Discs in the Changer Repeat this until all six positions Do not try to insert a disc until To load multiple discs in one are loaded. If you are not loading ‘‘LOAD’’...
Page 214 Main Menu Table of Contents Playing Discs (Models with navigation system) To Play a Disc The player can play CD-TEXT, MP3, To Change Tracks and WMA formats. Each time you press and release the side of the skip bar or push the When you play CD-TEXT, you will interface selector to the right, the see the track name, artist name, and...
Page 215 Table of Contents Main Menu Playing Discs (Models with navigation system) To Choose a Track To exit the track list display, press Disc Scan the AUDIO button, or push the When you press the SCAN side of interface selector to the left. the SCAN/A.
Page 216 Main Menu Table of Contents Playing Discs (Models with navigation system) To Select Repeat or Random Track Repeat Mode: To replay the current track continuously, select TRACK REPEAT, and press ENTER on the interface selector. As a reminder, you will see REPEAT next to TRACK on the screen.
Page 217 Table of Contents Main Menu Playing Discs (Models with navigation system) Disc Repeat Random Play To Stop Playing a Disc To replay the current disc To play the tracks on the current To take the system out of disc mode, continuously, select DISC REPEAT, disc in random order, select TRACK press the FM/AM button, the...
Page 218 Main Menu Table of Contents Playing Discs (Models with navigation system) Playing an MP3/WMA Disc Changing the Folders Changing and Selecting the Folders/ The changer plays MP3/WMA discs While playing an MP3/WMA disc, Files in recorded order. Maximum you can select a folder within the playable file layers are 8, and total disc by pressing either side of the playable tracks are 255.
Page 219 Table of Contents Main Menu Playing Discs (Models with navigation system) Folder Scan This feature, when activated, samples the first file in each folder for 10 seconds. To scan a folder, CURRENT TRACK press the SCAN side of the SCAN/ A.
Page 220 Main Menu Table of Contents Playing Discs (Models with navigation system) Folder Repeat Folder Random Removing Discs from the This feature, when activated, replays This feature, when activated, plays Changer all files in the selected folder. To all files in the current folder in To remove the disc that is currently activate folder repeat mode, select random order.
Page 221 Table of Contents Main Menu Playing Discs (Models with navigation system) To remove a different disc from the You can also eject discs when the Protecting Discs changer, first select it by pressing ignition switch is off: For information on how to handle the corresponding number on the To eject one disc, press and release and protect compact discs, see page...
Page 222: Disc Changer Error Messages
Main Menu Table of Contents Disc Changer Error Messages (Models with navigation system) The chart on the right explains the Error Message Cause Solution error messages you may see in the center display while playing a disc. High Temperature Will disappear when the temperature returns to HEAT ERROR If you see an error message in the normal.
Page 223: Playing An Ipod
Table of Contents Main Menu Playing an iPod (Models with navigation system) NAVIGATION SCREEN CENTER DISPLAY iPod INDICATOR POWER/VOLUME KNOB AUX BUTTON SKIP BAR MAP BUTTON CANCEL BUTTON AUDIO BUTTON INTERFACE DIAL U.S. model is shown.
Page 224 Main Menu Table of Contents Playing an iPod (Models with navigation system) To Play an iPod The audio system reads and plays iPod models confirmed to be This audio system can operate the playable sound files on the iPod. The compatible with your audio system audio files on the iPod with the system cannot operate an iPod as a...
Page 225 Table of Contents Main Menu Playing an iPod (Models with navigation system) NOTE: Connecting an iPod Do not connect your iPod using a USB CONNECTOR hub. USB CONNECTOR Do not keep the iPod in the vehicle. Direct sunlight and high heat will damage it.
Page 226 Main Menu Table of Contents Playing an iPod (Models with navigation system) If the iPod indicator does not appear The current file number and total of To Change or Select Files in the audio display, check the the selected playable files are Use the SKIP bar while an iPod is connections, and try to reconnect the displayed in the center display.
Page 227 Table of Contents Main Menu Playing an iPod (Models with navigation system) To Select a File from iPod Menu You can also change files with the interface dial. Press the AUDIO You can also select a file from any of Push ENTER on the selector to button to show the audio control the iPod menus: playlists, artists,...
Page 228 Main Menu Table of Contents Playing an iPod (Models with navigation system) If you select ‘‘ALL’’ on either the To cancel the selected mode, press To Select Repeat or Random Mode: artists or albums list, all available ENTER again while the highlighted files on the selected list are played.
Page 229 Table of Contents Main Menu Playing an iPod (Models with navigation system) − TRACK RANDOM This feature plays all available files from the selected items in the iPod menu list (playlists, artists, albums or songs) in random order. You will see TRACK RANDOM on the screen.
Page 230 Main Menu Table of Contents Playing an iPod (Models with navigation system) To turn it off, have this mode To Stop Playing Your iPod When you disconnect the iPod while highlighted and press ENTER again. To play the radio, press the FM/AM, it is playing, the center display and button.
Page 231: Ipod Error Messages
Table of Contents Main Menu iPod Error Messages (Models with navigation system) If you see an error message in the Error Message Cause Solution center display while playing an iPod, find the solution in the chart to the right. If you cannot clear the error USB ROM Error There is a problem with the USB adapter unit.
Page 232: Playing A Usb Flash Memory
Main Menu Table of Contents Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models with navigation system) NAVIGATION SCREEN CENTER DISPLAY USB INDICATOR POWER/VOLUME KNOB AUX BUTTON CATEGORY BAR SKIP BAR MAP BUTTON SCAN/A.SEL (SCAN/AUTO SELECT) BAR CANCEL BUTTON AUDIO BUTTON INTERFACE DIAL U.S.
Page 233: Device
Table of Contents Main Menu Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models with navigation system) To Play a USB Flash Memory The recommended USB flash NOTE: Device memory devices are 256 MB or Do not use a device such as a card This audio system can operate the higher, and formatted with the FAT reader or hard drive as the device...
Page 234 Main Menu Table of Contents Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models with navigation system) Depending on the software the Some versions of MP3, WMA, or Voice Control System files were made with, it may not be AAC format may not be supported. If You can select the AUX mode by possible to play some files, or an unsupported file is found, the...
Page 235 Table of Contents Main Menu Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models with navigation system) When the USB device is connected Connecting a USB Flash Memory Device and the USB mode is selected on the audio system, the USB indicator is USB CONNECTOR shown in the center display.
Page 236 Main Menu Table of Contents Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models with navigation system) − Folder Selection To select a To Change or Select Files Use the SKIP bar while a USB flash different folder, press and release memory device is playing to select either side of the CATEGORY bar.
Page 237 Table of Contents Main Menu Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models with navigation system) To Select a File from Folder and File Lists You can also select a folder or file Push up the selector on the interface Press ENTER to change the display from the list by using the interface dial to switch the display to the to the file list, then turn the knob on...
Page 238 Main Menu Table of Contents Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models with navigation system) highlighted play mode, then press To Select Repeat, Random or Scan ENTER to turn off that selected Mode: mode. − TRACK RANDOM This feature plays all the files in random order. −...
Page 239 Table of Contents Main Menu Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models with navigation system) − − TRACK SCAN This function FOLDER SCAN This function Pressing either side of the samples all files in the selected samples the first file in each folder in CATEGORY or SKIP bar also turns folder in the order they are stored.
Page 240 Main Menu Table of Contents Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models with navigation system) To Stop Playing a USB Flash USB Flash Memory Device Error Disconnecting a USB Flash Memory Memory Device Messages Device To play the radio, press the FM/AM, You can disconnect the USB flash If you see an error message in the button.
Page 241: Usb Flash Memory Device
Table of Contents Main Menu USB Flash Memory Device Error Messages (Models with navigation system) If you see an error message in the Error Message Cause Solution center display while playing a USB flash memory device, find the solution in the chart to the right. If USB ROM Error There is a problem with the USB adapter unit.
Page 242: Protecting Your Discs
Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Your Discs General Information Protecting Discs When using CD-R or CD-RW discs, When a disc is not being played, use only high quality discs labeled store it in its case to protect it from for audio use.
Page 243 Table of Contents Main Menu Protecting Your Discs Additional Information on Bubbled, wrinkled, labeled, and excessively thick discs Recommended Discs The in-dash disc player/changer has a sophisticated and delicate mechanism. If you insert a damaged disc as indicated in this section, it may become stuck inside and damage the audio unit.
Page 244 Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Your Discs Small, irregular shaped discs Discs with scratches, dirty discs Recommended discs are printed with the following logo. 3-inch (8-cm) CD Triangle Shape Audio unit may not play the Fingerprints, scratches, etc. following formats. CD-R or CD-RW may not play due to the recording conditions.
Page 245: Fm/Am Radio Reception
Table of Contents Main Menu FM/AM Radio Reception FM/AM Radio Frequencies FM/AM Radio Reception The radio can receive the complete How well the radio receives stations AM and FM bands. is dependent on many factors, such Those bands cover these frequen- as the distance from the station’s cies: transmitter, nearby large objects,...
Page 246 Main Menu Table of Contents FM/AM Radio Reception As required by the FCC: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Radio signals, especially on the FM Radio reception can be affected by band, are deflected by large objects atmospheric conditions such as...
Page 247: Remote Audio Controls
Table of Contents Main Menu Remote Audio Controls The VOL button adjusts the volume If you are listening to the radio, use MODE BUTTON ▲ ▼ up ( ) or down ( ). Press the top the CH button to change stations. ＋...
Page 248 Main Menu Table of Contents Remote Audio Controls If you are playing a disc, iPod or USB You can also use the skip function to Except Canadian LX flash memory device, the system select folders. Press and hold the top If you are playing a USB flash ＋...
Page 249: Auxiliary Input Jack
Table of Contents Main Menu Auxiliary Input Jack Except Canadian LX model Canadian LX model The auxiliary input jack is inside the When you plug in a mini-jack cable console compartment. The system between a compatible audio unit and will accept auxiliary input from the jack, you will see AUX in the standard audio accessories using a display and the system automatically...
Page 250: Radio Theft Protection
When it is security code at Owner Link (owners. You need to enter a separate code entered correctly, the radio will start honda.com.) If you lose the Anti- for the navigation system to playing. theft Identification Card before reactivate.
Page 251: Setting The Clock
Table of Contents Main Menu Setting the Clock On models without navigation system On models without navigation system To set the time, press the CLOCK button until you hear a beep. The displayed time begins to blink. Change the hours by pressing the H (hour) button until the numbers RESET BUTTON advance to the desired time.
Page 252 Main Menu Table of Contents Setting the Clock On models without navigation system Adjusting the Clock with MENU Button You can also adjust the clock and switch the clock display between 24-hours and 12-hours in the menu mode. To adjust the clock setting: Press and release the MENU button.
Page 253 Table of Contents Main Menu Setting the Clock MINUTE SETTING Turn the selector knob to change Turn the selector knob to count To enter the clock setting, turn the setting between 12H and 24H. the numbers up or down. the selector knob to select ‘‘SET,’’ then press the knob.
Page 254: Security System
Main Menu Table of Contents Security System With the system set, you can still Except LX SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR The security system helps to protect open the trunk with the remote your vehicle and valuables from theft. transmitter without triggering the The horn sounds and a combination alarm.
Page 255 Table of Contents Main Menu Security System To see if the system sets after you exit the vehicle, press the LOCK button on the remote transmitter within five seconds. If the system is set, the horn will beep once. Do not attempt to alter this system or add other devices to it.
Page 256: Compass
Main Menu Table of Contents Compass Compass Calibration EX-L and EX-L V6 without navigation system Compass Operation COMPASS SETTING MENU ITEMS Compass operation can be affected by driving near power lines or stations, across bridges, through tunnels, over railroad crossings, past large vehicles, or driving near large objects that can cause a magnetic disturbance.
Page 257 Table of Contents Main Menu Compass Press the selector knob (ENTER). The compass display is blinking and the CAL indicator is shown. Drive the vehicle slowly in two complete circles. When the calibration is successfully completed, the CAL indicator goes off and the compass display will stop blinking and show an actual heading.
Page 258 Main Menu Table of Contents Compass Compass Zone Selection In most areas, there is a variation between magnetic north and true north. Zone selection is required so the compass can compensate for this variation. To check and select the zone, do this: Turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position.
Page 259 Table of Contents Main Menu Compass The audio system is not related to Zone Map the compass system. Even if the compass system is in the zone setting mode, the display returns to the normal display which you last selected.
Page 260: Cruise Control
Main Menu Table of Contents Cruise Control Cruise control allows you to maintain Using the Cruise Control Press and release the SET/ a set speed above 25 mph (40 km/h) DECEL button on the steering CRUISE BUTTON RES/ACCEL without keeping your foot on the wheel.
Page 261 Table of Contents Main Menu Cruise Control Cruise control may not hold the set Changing the Set Speed You can decrease the set cruising speed when you are going up and You can increase the set cruising speed in any of these ways: down hills.
Page 262 Main Menu Table of Contents Cruise Control Even with the cruise control turned Canceling Cruise Control Resuming the Set Speed on, you can still use the accelerator You can cancel cruise control in any When you push the CANCEL button, pedal to speed up for passing.
Page 263: Homelink Universal Transceiver
Table of Contents Main Menu HomeLink Universal Transceiver General Information Units manufactured between April 1, EX-L V6 The HomeLink universal Before programming your 1982 and January 1, 1993 may be transceiver built into your vehicle HomeLink to operate a garage door equipped with safety stop and can be programmed to operate up to reverse features.
Page 264 Main Menu Table of Contents HomeLink Universal Transceiver Important Safety Precautions Training HomeLink − Refer to the safety information that If you just Before you begin came with your garage door opener received your vehicle and have not to test that the safety features are trained any of the buttons in functioning properly.
Page 265 Table of Contents Main Menu HomeLink Universal Transceiver If you are training the second or third buttons, go directly to step 1.
Page 266 Main Menu Table of Contents HomeLink Universal Transceiver HomeLink is a registered As required by the FCC: trademark of Johnson Controls, Inc. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including...
Page 267: Bluetooth Handsfreelink
For a list of CONTROL compatible phones, pairing BUTTONS procedures, and special feature capabilities: In the U.S., visit handsfreelink.honda. HFL BACK BUTTON HFL BACK BUTTON or call (888) 528-7876. On models with navigation system On models without navigation system −...
Page 268 Main Menu Table of Contents Bluetooth HandsFreeLink Press and release the HFL Talk Many commands can be spoken Voice Control Tips button each time you want to together. For example, you can ＃＃＃＃ make a command. After the beep, say ‘‘Call 123-456- ’’...
Page 269 Table of Contents Main Menu Bluetooth HandsFreeLink Information Display Help Features To hear general HFL information, including help on pairing a phone BLUETOOTH INDICATOR or setting up the system, say ‘‘Tutorial.’’ For help at any time, including a list of available commands, say ‘‘Hands free help.’’...
Page 270 Main Menu Table of Contents Bluetooth HandsFreeLink How to Use HFL The ignition switch must be in the ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position. ‘‘Pair’’ Pair a phone to the system (See page 268) ‘‘Edit’’ Edit the name of a paired phone (See page 269) ‘‘Delete’’...
Page 271 Table of Contents Main Menu Bluetooth HandsFreeLink ‘‘Redial’’ Redial the last number called (See page 272) ‘‘Transfer’’ Transfer a call from HFL to your phone, or from your phone to HFL (See page 275) ‘‘Mute’’ Mute your voice to the person at the other end of the call (See page 276) ‘‘Send’’...
Page 272 Main Menu Table of Contents Bluetooth HandsFreeLink Apply a security passcode to the system that must be input at each key ‘‘Security’’ cycle to access the system (See page 283) ‘‘Change Passcode’’ Change your security passcode (See page 284) ‘‘System Set how you would like to be notified of an incoming call ‘‘Call Notification’’...
Page 273 Table of Contents Main Menu Bluetooth HandsFreeLink To use HFL, you need to pair your Phone Setup To pair a cell phone: Bluetooth-compatible cell phone to This command group is available for Press and release the HFL Talk the system. paired cell phones.
Page 274 Main Menu Table of Contents Bluetooth HandsFreeLink To rename a paired phone: To delete a paired phone: To hear the names of all paired Press and release the HFL Talk Press and release the HFL Talk phones: button before a command. button before a command.
Page 275 Table of Contents Main Menu Bluetooth HandsFreeLink To hear which paired phone is To change from the currently linked To change the pairing code setting: currently linked: phone to another paired phone: Press and release the HFL Talk Press and release the HFL Talk Press and release the HFL Talk button before a command.
Page 276 Main Menu Table of Contents Bluetooth HandsFreeLink Making a Call To make a call using a phone To make a call using a name in the You can make calls using any phone number: HFL phonebook: number or a name in the HFL Press and release the HFL Talk Press and release the HFL Talk phonebook.
Page 277 Table of Contents Main Menu Bluetooth HandsFreeLink To redial the last number called by To make a call from an imported HFL: phonebook: Press and release the HFL Talk button and say ‘‘ Redial .’’ Select a phonebook you want to On models with navigation system Press the INFO button, then select choose a phone number from.
Page 278 Main Menu Table of Contents Bluetooth HandsFreeLink Selecting ‘‘ Store in HandsFreeLink ,’’ the phone number will be stored in HFL, so Push up the interface selector to that you can call it using HFL’s name show a list. tag by voice. To search for a specific name in the Select the name.
Page 279 Table of Contents Main Menu Bluetooth HandsFreeLink To make a call using the navigation display (on models with navigation system): Press the INFO button, and the From the INFO screen, select The navigation display will change INFO screen will be shown. ‘‘Cellular Phone,’’...
Page 280 Main Menu Table of Contents Bluetooth HandsFreeLink Receiving a Call Transferring a Call Call Waiting When you receive a call, an incoming If your phone has Call Waiting, press You can transfer a call from HFL to call notification (if activated) will and release the HFL Talk button to your phone, or from your phone to play and interrupt the audio system...
Page 281 Table of Contents Main Menu Bluetooth HandsFreeLink Muting a Call Send Numbers or Names During Phonebook You can mute your voice to the a Call You can store up to 50 names with person you are talking to during a HFL allows you to send numbers or their associated numbers in HFL.
Page 282 Main Menu Table of Contents Bluetooth HandsFreeLink To store a phonebook entry: NOTE: To edit the number stored in a name: Press and release the HFL Talk Avoid using duplicate name Press and release the HFL Talk button before a command. entries.
Page 283 Table of Contents Main Menu Bluetooth HandsFreeLink To delete a name: To list all names in the phonebook: To store a specific phone number Press and release the HFL Talk Press and release the HFL Talk from your cell phone directly to the button before a command.
Page 284 Information screen menu, you PIN ICON will see five HFL options. For a list of cell phones that are compatible with this feature: In the U.S., visit handsfreelink.honda. or call (888) 528-7876. In Canada, visit www.handsfreelink.ca, IMPORTED or call (888) 528-7876.
Page 285 Table of Contents Main Menu Bluetooth HandsFreeLink Select a person from the list. Up to Push up the interface selector to three category icons are displayed in show a list. the left side of the list: Preference Home Mobile Voice Work Other If the phonebook is PIN-protected,...
Page 286 Main Menu Table of Contents Bluetooth HandsFreeLink After making a selection, the PIN Number Delete Imported Phonebook: You can delete any imported following screen will appear. You can add, change, or remove a phonebook. PIN number from any phonebook. Select ‘‘ Delete Imported Phonebook ,’’...
Page 287 Table of Contents Main Menu Bluetooth HandsFreeLink To change the PIN to a new number: To remove a PIN: Select ‘‘ PIN number ,’’ then select ‘‘ Do not use PIN ’’ after you enter the current PIN. Select the phonebook you want. The The display will change as shown display will change as shown above.
Page 288 Main Menu Table of Contents Bluetooth HandsFreeLink System Setup Once a passcode is set, you To set a 4-digit passcode to lock the NOTE: This command group allows you to will need to enter it to use HFL each HFL system for security purposes: change or customize HFL basic Press and release the HFL Talk time you start the vehicle.
Page 289 Table of Contents Main Menu Bluetooth HandsFreeLink To change your security passcode: To select either a ring tone or a To activate or deactivate the auto Press and release the HFL Talk prompt as the incoming call transfer function: ＊ button before a command.
Page 290 Main Menu Table of Contents Bluetooth HandsFreeLink Quick Language Selection Change Language To clear the system: This operation clears the passcodes, Canadian models only Canadian models only paired phones, all names in the HFL To quickly change the language: To change the system language phonebook, and all imported Press and release the HFL Talk between English and French:...
Page 291: Rearview Camera And Monitor
Refer to the navigation system Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of manual for operation of the rearview following two conditions: (1) This device such marks by Honda Motor Co., camera. may not cause harmful interference, and Ltd. is under license. Other...
Page 292 Main Menu Before Driving Before you begin driving your Break-in Period ......288 vehicle, you should know what Fuel Recommendation ....288 gasoline to use and how to check the Service Station Procedures ..290 levels of important fluids. You also Refueling ........
Page 293: Break-In Period
Table of Contents Main Menu Break-in Period, Fuel Recommendation Break-in Period Fuel Recommendation On models with manual transmission Help assure your vehicle’s future Your vehicle is designed to operate You may hear a knocking noise from reliability and performance by paying on unleaded gasoline with a pump the engine if you drive the vehicle at extra attention to how you drive...
Page 294 Because the level of detergency and For further important fuel-related additives in gasoline vary in the information for your vehicle, or market, Honda endorses the use of information on gasoline that does not We recommend quality gasoline ‘‘TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline’’...
Page 295: Service Station Procedures
Table of Contents Main Menu Service Station Procedures Refueling Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive. You can be Push burned or seriously injured when handling fuel. Stop the engine, and keep heat, sparks, and flame away. Handle fuel only outdoors. HOLDER Wipe up spills immediately.
Page 296: Check Fuel Cap Message
Main Menu Table of Contents Service Station Procedures Stop filling the tank after the fuel Screw the fuel fill cap back on Check Fuel Cap Message nozzle automatically clicks off. Do until it clicks at least once. If you not try to ‘‘top off’’ the tank. This do not properly tighten the cap, leaves some room in the fuel tank you will see a ‘‘CHECK FUEL...
Page 297 Table of Contents Main Menu Service Station Procedures Turn the engine off, and confirm the If the system still detects a leak in fuel fill cap is installed. If it is, loosen your vehicle’s evaporative emissions it, then retighten it until it clicks at system, the malfunction indicator least once.
Page 298: Opening And Closing The Hood
Main Menu Table of Contents Service Station Procedures Opening and Closing the Hood If the hood latch handle moves stiffly, or if you can open the hood without HOOD RELEASE HANDLE LATCH lifting the handle, the mechanism should be cleaned and lubricated. Park the vehicle, and set the Reach in between the hood and parking brake.
Page 299 Table of Contents Main Menu Service Station Procedures To close the hood, lift it up slightly to remove the support rod from the GRIP SUPPORT ROD hole. Put the support rod back into its holding clip. Lower the hood to about a foot (30 cm) above the fender, then let it drop.
Page 300: Oil Check
Main Menu Table of Contents Service Station Procedures Oil Check UPPER MARK LOWER MARK DIPSTICK DIPSTICK (orange handle) 4-cylinder models V6 models 4-cylinder models (orange loop) Wait a few minutes after turning the Wipe off the dipstick with a clean Remove the dipstick again, and engine off before you check the oil.
Page 301: Engine Coolant Check
Table of Contents Main Menu Service Station Procedures Engine Coolant Check RESERVE TANK RESERVE TANK UPPER MARK LOWER MARK V6 models 4-cylinder models V6 models Look at the coolant level in the Refer to Owner’s Maintenance radiator reserve tank. Make sure it is Checks on page for information...
Page 302: Fuel Economy
Main Menu Table of Contents Fuel Economy Actual Mileage and EPA Fuel Economy Estimates Comparison. City MPG Highway MPG Fuel economy is not a fixed number. It varies based on driving conditions, driving habits, and vehicle condition. Therefore, it is not possible for one set of estimates to predict fuel economy precisely for all drivers in all environments.
Page 303 Table of Contents Main Menu Fuel Economy Fuel Economy Factors Use the recommended viscosity Drive Efficiently − The following factors can lower your motor oil, displaying the API Drive moderately Rapid vehicle’s fuel economy: Certification Seal (see page acceleration, abrupt cornering, Aggressive driving (hard and hard braking increase fuel acceleration and braking)
Page 304 Main Menu Table of Contents Fuel Economy Minimize the use of the air Checking Your Fuel Economy − conditioning system The A/C puts an extra load on the engine which makes it use more fuel. Use the fresh-air ventilation when possible.
Page 305: Accessories And Modifications
Accessories or killed. Be sure electronic accessories do Your dealer has Honda accessories not overload electrical circuits that allow you to personalize your (see page ) or interfere with Follow all instructions in this vehicle.
Page 306 Main Menu Table of Contents Accessories and Modifications Modifying Your Vehicle Non-Honda wheels, because they Removing parts from your vehicle, are a universal design, can cause or replacing components, with excessive stress on suspension non-Honda components could components, and are not seriously affect your vehicle’s...
Page 307: Carrying Cargo
Table of Contents Main Menu Carrying Cargo Your vehicle has several convenient CONSOLE COMPARTMENT storage areas: Glove box DOOR POCKETS CENTER POCKETS Door and seat-back pockets Center pockets Console compartment Trunk, including the rear seat when folded down However, carrying too much cargo, or improperly storing it, can affect your vehicle’s handling, stability, stopping distance, and tires, and...
Page 308 Main Menu Table of Contents Carrying Cargo Load Limits The resulting figure equals the The maximum load for your vehicle available amount of cargo and is 850 lbs (385 kg). Overloading or improper luggage load capacity. For loading can affect handling and example, if the ‘‘XXX’’...
Page 309 Table of Contents Main Menu Carrying Cargo In addition, the total weight of the vehicle, all occupants, accessories, cargo, and trailer tongue load must not exceed the Gross Vehicle Example 1 Weight Rating (GVWR) or the Gross Max Load 850 lbs Passenger Weight Cargo Weight Axle Weight Rating (GAWR).
Page 310 Main Menu Table of Contents Carrying Cargo Carrying Items in the Passenger Keep the glove box closed while Carrying Cargo in the Trunk Compartment driving. If it is open, a passenger Distribute cargo evenly on the Store or secure all items that could could injure their knees during a floor of the trunk, placing the be thrown around and hurt...
Page 311 Table of Contents Main Menu Carrying Cargo Cargo Net Optional The cargo net can be used to help hold down items stored in the trunk.
Page 312 Main Menu Driving This section gives you tips on Preparing to Drive ......308 starting the engine under various Starting the Engine ......309 conditions, and how to operate the Manual Transmission ....310 manual and automatic transmissions. Automatic Transmission ....
Page 313: Preparing To Drive
Table of Contents Main Menu Preparing to Drive You should do the following checks When you start the engine, check On models with power adjustable and adjustments before you drive the gauges and indicators in the seats your vehicle. Check the seat adjustment (see instrument panel (see page page Make sure all windows, mirrors,...
Page 314: Starting The Engine
Main Menu Table of Contents Starting the Engine Apply the parking brake. Without touching the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition key to the In cold weather, turn off all START (III) position. Do not hold The engine is harder to start in cold electrical accessories to reduce the key in the START (III) weather.
Page 315: Manual Transmission
Table of Contents Main Menu Manual Transmission When shifting up or down, make When slowing down, you can get sure you push the clutch pedal down extra braking from the engine by all the way, shift to the next gear, shifting to a lower gear.
Page 316 Main Menu Table of Contents Manual Transmission Recommended Shift Points Engine Speed Limiter Drive in the highest gear that lets If you exceed the maximum speed the engine run and accelerate for the gear you are in, the engine smoothly. This will give you good speed will enter into the tachometer’s fuel economy and effective red zone.
Page 317: Automatic Transmission
Table of Contents Main Menu Automatic Transmission Shift Lever Position Indicators The ‘‘D’’ indicator comes on for a Shifting few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) SHIFT LEVER position. If it flashes while driving (in any shift position), it indicates a possible problem in the transmission.
Page 318 Main Menu Table of Contents Automatic Transmission − − Park (P) This position mechani- Reverse (R) Press the brake To shift from: Do this: cally locks the transmission. Use pedal and the release button on the Press the brake pedal and P to R press the shift lever release Park whenever you are turning off or...
Page 319 Table of Contents Main Menu Automatic Transmission − − − Drive (D) Use this position for Second (2) To shift to second, First (1) To shift from second to your normal driving. The press the release button on the front first, press the release button on the transmission automatically selects a of the shift lever.
Page 320 Main Menu Table of Contents Automatic Transmission Engine Speed Limiter Shift Lock Release COVER If you exceed the maximum speed This allows you to move the shift for the gear you are in, the engine lever out of Park if the normal speed will enter into the tachometer’s method of pushing on the brake red zone.
Page 321 Table of Contents Main Menu Automatic Transmission Remove the key from the shift RELEASE BUTTON lock release slot, then reinstall the cover. Make sure the notch on the cover is on the right side. Insert the key into the ignition switch, press the brake pedal, and restart the engine.
Page 322: Parking
Main Menu Table of Contents Parking Always use the parking brake when Parking Tips If the vehicle is facing uphill, turn you park your vehicle. Make sure Make sure the moonroof (if the front wheels away from the the parking brake is set firmly, or equipped) and the windows are curb.
Page 323: Braking System
Table of Contents Main Menu Braking System Your vehicle is equipped with disc Constant application of the brakes Braking System Design brakes at all four wheels. A power when going down a long hill builds The hydraulic system that operates assist helps reduce the effort needed up heat and reduces their effective- the brakes has two separate circuits.
Page 324: Anti-Lock Brakes (Abs)
Main Menu Table of Contents Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) The anti-lock brake system (ABS) You will feel a pulsation in the brake ABS Indicator helps prevent the wheels from pedal when the ABS activates, and locking up, and helps you retain you may hear some noise.
Page 325 Table of Contents Main Menu Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) If the ABS indicator and the brake A vehicle with ABS may require a Important Safety Reminders system indicator come on together, ABS does not reduce the time or longer distance to stop on loose or and the parking brake is fully distance it takes to stop the...
Page 326: Vehicle Stability Assist (Vsa ), Aka Electronic Stability Control (Esc), System
Main Menu Table of Contents Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ), aka Electronic Stability Control (ESC), System The vehicle stability assist (VSA) VSA OFF Indicator If the low tire pressure indicator or system helps to stabilize the vehicle TPMS indicator comes on, the VSA during cornering if the vehicle turns When VSA is off, the VSA OFF system automatically turns on even if...
Page 327 Table of Contents Main Menu Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ), aka Electronic Stability Control (ESC), System VSA OFF Switch VSA is turned on every time you VSA and Tire Sizes start the engine, even if you turned it Driving with varying tire or wheel VSA OFF SWITCH off the last time you drove the sizes may cause the VSA to...
Page 328: Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Tpms)
Main Menu Table of Contents Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Your vehicle is equipped with a tire Low Tire Pressure Driving on a significantly under pressure monitoring system (TPMS) Indicator inflated tire causes the tire to that turns on every time you start the When the low tire pressure indicator overheat and can lead to tire failure.
Page 329 Table of Contents Main Menu Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) For example, if you check and fill information label and in the owner’s When you restart the vehicle with your tires in a warm area, then drive manual (see page the compact spare tire, the TPMS in extremely cold weather, the tire indicator may also come on and stay...
Page 330 Main Menu Table of Contents Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Changing a Tire with TPMS The low tire pressure indicator or As required by the FCC: If you have a flat tire, the low tire the TPMS indicator will go off, after This device complies with Part 15 of the pressure indicator will come on.
Page 331: Towing A Trailer
Table of Contents Main Menu Towing a Trailer Your vehicle has been designed Load Limits primarily to carry passengers and their cargo. You can also use it to Exceeding any load limit or tow a trailer if you carefully observe improperly loading your vehicle the load limits, use the proper and trailer can cause a crash in...
Page 332 Main Menu Table of Contents Towing a Trailer To achieve a proper tongue load, Canadian models start by loading 60% of the load toward the front of the trailer and 40% toward the rear, then re-adjust 1,970 kg the load as needed. EX and EX-L: Gross Vehicle Weight Rating 2,030 kg...
Page 333 Table of Contents Main Menu Towing a Trailer Gross Axle Weight Rating Canadian models Checking Loads (GAWR): The best way to confirm that all The maximum allowable weight at loads are within limits is to check the vehicle axles is: 1,065 kg them at a public scale.
Page 334 Main Menu Table of Contents Towing a Trailer Towing Equipment and Hitches Trailer Brakes Accessories Any hitch used on your vehicle must There are two common types of Towing can require a variety of be properly bolted to the underbody. trailer brakes: surge and electric.
Page 335 Table of Contents Main Menu Towing a Trailer Pre-Tow Checklist Trailer Lights Additional Towing Equipment Trailer lights and equipment must Many states and Canadian When preparing to tow, and before comply with federal, state, province, provinces/territories require special driving away, be sure to check the outside mirrors when towing a trailer.
Page 336 Main Menu Table of Contents Towing a Trailer The lights and brakes on your Driving Safely With a Trailer Making Turns and Braking vehicle and the trailer are working The added weight, length, and Make turns more slowly and wider properly.
Page 337 Table of Contents Main Menu Towing a Trailer When driving down hills, reduce Towing Your Vehicle Backing Up your speed, and shift down to second Always drive slowly and have Your vehicle is not designed to be gear. Do not ‘‘ride’’ the brakes, and someone guide you when backing up.
Page 338 Main Menu Maintenance This section explains why it is U.S. Vehicles: Maintenance Safety ...... . 334 important to keep your vehicle well Maintenance, replacement, or Maintenance Minder ....335 repair of emissions control maintained and how to follow basic Fluid Locations ......
Page 339: Maintenance Safety
Table of Contents Main Menu Maintenance Safety All service items not detailed in this Injury from moving parts. section should be performed by a not run the engine unless certified technician or other qualified Improperly maintaining this instructed to do so. mechanic.
Page 340: Maintenance Minder
Main Menu Table of Contents Maintenance Minder Your vehicle displays engine oil life Engine Oil Life Display The remaining engine oil life is and maintenance service items on shown on the display according to SELECT/RESET KNOB the information display to show you this table: when you should have your dealer do Calculated...
Page 341 Table of Contents Main Menu Maintenance Minder MAINTENANCE MINDER INDICATOR ENGINE OIL LIFE INDICATOR MAINTENANCE ITEM CODE(S) U.S. model is shown. If the remaining engine oil life is 15 The 15 and 10 percent oil life When the remaining engine oil life is to 6 percent, you will see the engine indicators remind you that your 5 to 1 percent, you will see a...
Page 342 Main Menu Table of Contents Maintenance Minder The maintenance item code or codes indicate the main and sub items required at the time of the oil change (see page You can switch the information display from the engine oil life display to the odometer or the trip meter.
Page 343 Table of Contents Main Menu Maintenance Minder To change the information display Maintenance Main Items and Sub Resetting the Engine Oil Life from the engine oil life display to the Items Display odometer or the trip meter, press Your dealer will reset the display MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE after completing the required...
Page 344 Your authorized Honda dealer Press the select/reset knob for Press the select/reset knob for knows your vehicle best and can about 10 seconds.
Page 345 Examine the tread for of completion, and have the person information display. wear and foreign objects. See page who does the work fill out your Honda Service History or Canadian Owner’s Maintenance Checks − Maintenance Log. Check your You should check the following...
Page 346 Main Menu Table of Contents Maintenance Minder Symbol Maintenance Main Items Symbol Maintenance Sub Items ＊ Replace engine oil Rotate tires ＊ Replace engine oil and oil filter Replace air cleaner element If you drive in dusty conditions, replace every 15,000 Inspect front and rear brakes Check parking brake adjustment miles (24,000 km).
Page 347: Fluid Locations
Table of Contents Main Menu Fluid Locations 4-cylinder models BRAKE FLUID CLUTCH FLUID (Black cap) (Manual Transmission only) (Light gray cap) ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK (Orange handle) ENGINE OIL FILL CAP POWER STEERING FLUID (Red cap) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WASHER FLUID FLUID DIPSTICK (Blue cap) (Yellow loop) ENGINE COOLANT...
Page 348 Main Menu Table of Contents Fluid Locations V6 models ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK BRAKE FLUID (Orange loop) (Black cap) ENGINE OIL FILL CAP POWER STEERING FLUID (Red cap) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID DIPSTICK (Yellow loop) WASHER FLUID (Blue cap) ENGINE COOLANT RESERVOIR RADIATOR CAP...
Page 349: Adding Engine Oil
Table of Contents Main Menu Adding Engine Oil Recommended Engine Oil ENGINE OIL FILL CAP ENGINE OIL FILL CAP Oil is a major contributor to your engine’s performance and longevity. Always use a premium-grade 0W-20 detergent oil displaying the API Certification Seal.
Page 350 0W-20 oil is formulated for year- it meets the same requirements Honda Motor Oil in your vehicle for round protection of your vehicle to given for a conventional motor oil: it optimum engine protection. Make...
Page 351: Changing The Engine Oil And Filter
Table of Contents Main Menu Changing the Engine Oil and Filter Always change the oil and filter WASHER WASHER according to the maintenance messages shown on the information display. The oil and filter collect contaminants that can damage your engine if they are not removed regularly.
Page 352 Main Menu Table of Contents Changing the Engine Oil and Filter Reinstall the engine oil fill cap. OIL FILTER OIL FILTER Start the engine. The oil pressure indicator should go out within 5 seconds. If it does not, turn off the engine, and check your work.
Page 353: Engine Coolant
Never add straight antifreeze under severe conditions in very low − − or plain water. temperature (under 31°F, 35°C), a higher concentration of coolant should be used. Consult your Honda dealer f or more inf ormation on the proper coolant.
Page 354 Main Menu Table of Contents Engine Coolant If the reserve tank is completely empty, you should also check the RADIATOR CAP coolant level in the radiator. Removing the radiator cap while the engine is hot can cause the coolant to spray out, seriously scalding you.
Page 355: Windshield Washers
Table of Contents Main Menu Windshield Washers LEVEL GAUGE LEVEL GAUGE Do not use engine antif reeze or a vinegar/water solution in the windshield washer reservoir. Antif reeze can damage your vehicle’s paint, while a vinegar/water solution can damage the windshield washer pump. Use only commercially-available windshield washer f luid.
Page 356: Transmission Fluid
Main Menu Table of Contents Transmission Fluid Automatic Transmission DIPSTICK DIPSTICK UPPER MARK LOWER MARK 4-cylinder models V6 models 4-cylinder models Check the fluid level with the engine Remove the dipstick (yellow loop) Insert the dipstick all the way into at normal operating temperature.
Page 357 Damage resulting f rom the use of MARK shown in the illustration. transmission f luid other than Honda ATF DW-1 is not covered by the Honda V6 models The transmission should be drained new vehicle warranty. Remove the dipstick and check and refilled with new fluid according the fluid level.
Page 358: Manual Transmission
FILLER BOLT sure the under cover is installed under the edge of the front bumper. If Honda MTF is not available, you may use an SAE 0W-20 or 5W-20 viscosity motor oil with the API Certification Seal that says ‘‘FOR GASOLINE ENGINES’’...
Page 359: Brake And Clutch Fluid
Brake fluid reservoir (all models) replacement. Clutch fluid reservoir (manual transmission only) Using any non-Honda brake fluid can cause corrosion and decrease the life Independent of the Maintenance of the system. Have the brake Minder information, replace the system flushed and refilled with brake fluid every 3 years.
Page 360: Clutch Fluid
Main Menu Table of Contents Brake and Clutch Fluid, Power Steering Fluid Clutch Fluid A low fluid level can indicate a leak Power Steering Fluid in the clutch system. Have this On models with manual transmission UPPER LEVEL system inspected as soon as possible. 4-cylinder models LOWER LEVEL Check the level on the side of the...
Page 361: Timing Belt
Maintenance steering system flushed and refilled Minder (see page with Honda PSF as soon as possible. Replace the timing belt every 60,000 A low power steering fluid level can miles (100,000 km) if you regularly indicate a leak in the system.
Page 362: Lights
Main Menu Table of Contents Lights Headlight Aiming Replacing a Headlight Bulb High Beam Headlight The headlights were properly aimed Your vehicle has halogen headlight when your vehicle was new. If you bulbs. When replacing a bulb, handle regularly carry heavy items in the it by its base, and protect the glass trunk or pull a trailer, readjustment from contact with your skin or hard...
Page 363 Table of Contents Main Menu Lights FASTENER AIR INTAKE COVER BULB V6 models DUCT V6 models STAY Remove the electrical connector V6 models To change a bulb on the driver’s side, from the bulb by pushing on the undo the fastener and remove the air tab to unlock it, then slide the intake cover by pushing the tab.
Page 364 Main Menu Table of Contents Lights Install the new bulb, and turn it Low Beam Headlight one-quarter turn clockwise to lock it in place. HOLDING CLIPS BULB Push the electrical connector onto the bulb. Turn on the headlights to test the new bulb.
Page 365 Table of Contents Main Menu Lights Install the new bulb, and turn it Replacing a Front Turn Signal/ one-quarter turn clockwise to lock Parking Light Bulb it in place. Push the electrical connector onto the bulb. Turn on the headlights to test the new bulb.
Page 366 Main Menu Table of Contents Lights Install the new bulb and turn it Replacing a Front Side Marker clockwise to lock it in place. Light Bulb HOLDING CLIPS Insert the socket back into the BULB headlight assembly. Turn it clockwise to lock it in place. Turn on the lights to make sure the new bulb is working.
Page 367 Table of Contents Main Menu Lights Insert the socket back into the Replacing Rear Bulbs headlight assembly. Turn it BULB SOCKET clockwise to lock it in place. Turn on the lights to make sure the new bulb is working. Reinstall the inner fender cover. Then reinstall the holding clips, and lock them in place by pushing on their centers.
Page 368 Main Menu Table of Contents Lights Turn on the lights to make sure Replacing a High-mount Brake Reinstall the socket. Turn it the new bulb is working. Light Bulb clockwise until it locks. Make sure the new bulb is working. Push the trunk lid trim back into BULB position.
Page 369 Table of Contents Main Menu Lights Rear License Plate Light Bulbs Replacing a Fog Light Bulb The license plate has two lights If equipped above it. The bulbs should be Your vehicle uses halogen light replaced by your dealer. bulbs. When replacing a bulb, handle it by its plastic case, and protect the glass from contact with your skin or hard objects.
Page 370 Main Menu Table of Contents Lights HOLDING CLIPS ELECTRICAL ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR CONNECTOR Remove the electrical connector Driver’s side Remove the electrical connector from the bulb by pushing on the To change the bulb, start the from the bulb by pushing on the tab to unlock it, then slide the engine, turn the steering wheel all tab and pulling the connector...
Page 371 Table of Contents Main Menu Lights Insert the new bulb into the hole, and turn it one-quarter turn clockwise to lock it in place. Push the electrical connector back onto the bulb. Make sure it is on all the way. Turn on the fog lights to test the new bulb.
Page 372: Cleaning The Seat Belts
Main Menu Table of Contents Cleaning the Seat Belts, Floor Mats Cleaning the Seat Belts Dirt build-up around the openings of Floor Mats the seat belt anchors can cause the belts to retract slowly. Wipe the OPENING openings with a clean cloth dampened in mild soap and warm water or isopropyl alcohol.
Page 373: Dust And Pollen Filter
This filter removes the dust and in your vehicle. pollen that is brought in from the outside through the heating and If you use a non-Honda floor mat, cooling system/climate control make sure it fits properly and that it system.
Page 374: Wiper Blades
Main Menu Table of Contents Wiper Blades Check the condition of the wiper WIPER ARMS blades at least every six months. Replace them if you find signs of cracking in the rubber, areas that are getting hard, or if they leave streaks and unwiped areas when used.
Page 375 Table of Contents Main Menu Wiper Blades Examine the new wiper blades. If WIPER ARM BLADE they have no plastic or metal reinforcement along the back edge, remove the metal reinforcement strips from the old wiper blade, and install them in the slots along the edge of the new blade.
Page 376 Main Menu Table of Contents Wiper Blades Slide the wiper blade assembly REINFORCEMENT onto the wiper arm. Push down BLADE the lock tab. Make sure the wiper blade assembly locks in place. Lower the wiper arm down against the windshield, the passenger’s side first, then the driver’s side.
Page 377: Tires
Table of Contents Main Menu Tires To safely operate your vehicle, your Inflation Guidelines Even though your vehicle is tires must be the proper type and Keeping the tires properly inflated equipped with TPMS, we size, in good condition with adequate provides the best combination of recommend that you visually check tread, and correctly inflated.
Page 378 Main Menu Table of Contents Tires If you check air pressures when the Recommended Tire Pressures V6 models tires are hot (driven for several The following chart shows the Tire Size Cold Tire Pressure miles/kilometers), you will see recommended cold tire pressures for for Normal Driving P225/50R17 93V Front/Rear:...
Page 379 Table of Contents Main Menu Tires High Speed Driving Tire Inspection INDICATOR LOCATION MARKS We strongly recommend that you do Every time you check inflation, you not drive faster than the posted should also examine the tires for damage, foreign objects, and wear. speed limits and conditions allow.
Page 380 Main Menu Table of Contents Tires Tire Service Life The last four digits of the TIN (tire Tire Maintenance The service life of your tires is identification number) are found on In addition to proper inflation, dependent on many factors, the sidewall of the tire and indicate correct wheel alignment helps to including, but not limited to, driving...
Page 381 On models with aluminum wheels sure the air pressures are checked. Front Front Improper wheel weights can damage your vehicle’s aluminum wheels. Use only Honda wheel weights f or balancing. (For Non-directional (For Directional Tires and Wheels) Tires and Wheels)
Page 382 Main Menu Table of Contents Tires Replacing Tires and Wheels It is best to replace all four tires at Replace your tires with radial tires of the same time. If that is not possible the same size, load range, speed or necessary, replace the two front Installing improper tires on your rating, and maximum cold tire...
Page 383 17 x 7 1/2J For the best performance in snowy Because your vehicle has limited tire or icy conditions, you should install clearance, Honda strongly V6 models: snow tires or tire chains. They may recommends using the chains listed be required by local laws under...
Page 384 Main Menu Table of Contents Tires When installing chains, follow the Wheels manufacturer’s instructions, and Clean the wheels as you would the mount them as tight as you can. Using the wrong chains, or not rest of the exterior. Wash them with Make sure they are not contacting properly installing chains, can the same solution, and rinse them...
Page 385: Checking The Battery
Table of Contents Main Menu Checking the Battery If additional battery maintenance is TEST INDICATOR WINDOW TEST INDICATOR WINDOW needed, see your dealer or a qualified mechanic. WARNING: Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds. Wash your hands after handling. If you need to connect the battery to a charger, disconnect both cables to prevent damaging your vehicle’s...
Page 386: Vehicle Storage
Main Menu Table of Contents Checking the Battery, Vehicle Storage If your vehicle’s battery is Vehicle Storage disconnected, or goes dead, the time If you need to park your vehicle for The battery gives off explosive setting may be lost. To reset the time, an extended period (more than 1 hydrogen gas during normal see page...
Page 387: Interior Care
Table of Contents Main Menu Vehicle Storage, Interior Care Leave the parking brake off. Put Support the front wiper blade Leather the transmission in reverse arms with a folded towel or rag so If equipped (manual) or Park (automatic). they do not touch the windshield. Vacuum dirt and dust from the leather frequently.
Page 388 Main Menu Taking Care of the Unexpected This section covers the more Compact Spare Tire ...... . 384 common problems that motorists Changing a Flat Tire ..... 385 experience with their vehicles. It If the Engine Won’t Start ....
Page 389: Compact Spare Tire
Table of Contents Main Menu Compact Spare Tire Use the compact spare tire as a Follow these precautions: INDICATOR LOCATION MARK temporary replacement only. Get your regular tire repaired or replaced, Never exceed 50 mph (80 km/h). and put it back on your vehicle as soon as you can.
Page 390: Changing A Flat Tire
Main Menu Table of Contents Changing a Flat Tire If you have a flat tire while driving, Turn on the hazard warning lights, TRUNK FLOOR TOOL KIT pull over safely. Drive slowly along and turn the ignition switch to the the shoulder until you get to an area LOCK (0) position.
Page 391 Table of Contents Main Menu Changing a Flat Tire JACK WHEEL NUT JACKING POINTS Take the jack out of the tool kit Loosen each wheel nut 1/2 turn Place the jack under the jacking case. with the wheel nut wrench. point nearest the tire you need to change.
Page 392 Main Menu Table of Contents Changing a Flat Tire WHEEL NUT BRAKE HUB WHEEL WRENCH EXTENSION WHEEL COVER Use the extension and the wheel Before mounting the spare tire, nut wrench as shown to raise the Do not attempt to forcibly pry the wipe any dirt off the mounting vehicle until the flat tire is off the wheel cover off with a screwdriver or...
Page 393 Table of Contents Main Menu Changing a Flat Tire Put on the spare tire. Put the wheel nuts back on finger-tight, then tighten them in a crisscross pattern with the wheel nut wrench until the wheel is firmly against the hub. Do not try to tighten the wheel nuts fully.
Page 394 Main Menu Table of Contents Changing a Flat Tire Store the jack and tools in the tool WING BOLT SPACER CONE kit case. Place the tool kit case in the flat tire. Loose items can fly around the interior in a crash and could seriously injure the occupants.
Page 395: If The Engine Won't Start
Table of Contents Main Menu If the Engine Won’t Start Diagnosing why the engine won’t Nothing Happens or the Starter Turn the ignition switch to the start falls into two areas, depending Motor Operates Very Slowly START (III) position. If the on what you hear when you turn the When you turn the ignition switch to headlights do not dim, check the...
Page 396 Main Menu Table of Contents If the Engine Won’t Start The Starter Operates Normally There may be an electrical In this case, the starter motor’s problem, such as no power to the speed sounds normal, or even faster fuel pump. Check all the fuses than normal, when you turn the (see page ignition switch to the START (III)
Page 397: Jump Starting
Table of Contents Main Menu Jump Starting Although this seems like a simple To jump start your vehicle: procedure, you should take several precautions. Open the hood, and check the physical condition of the battery. In very cold weather, check the condition of the electrolyte.
Page 398 Main Menu Table of Contents Jump Starting 4-cylinder models with automatic 4-cylinder models with manual V6 models BOOSTER BATTERY transmission transmission 4-cylinder models Connect one jumper cable to the ＋ positive ( ) terminal on your Connect the second jumper cable −...
Page 399 Table of Contents Main Menu Jump Starting If the booster battery is in another Keep the ends of the jumper cables vehicle, have an assistant start away from each other and any metal that vehicle and run it at a fast idle. on the vehicle until everything is disconnected.
Page 400: If The Engine Overheats
Main Menu Table of Contents If the Engine Overheats The pointer of the vehicle’s If you do not see steam or spray, temperature gauge should stay in leave the engine running and the midrange. If it climbs to the red Steam and spray from an watch the temperature gauge.
Page 401 Table of Contents Main Menu If the Engine Overheats If you do not find an obvious leak, Using gloves or a large heavy Put the radiator cap back on check the coolant level in the cloth, turn the radiator cap tightly.
Page 402: Low Oil Pressure Indicator
Main Menu Table of Contents Low Oil Pressure Indicator, Charging System Indicator Low Oil Pressure Safely pull off the road, and shut Charging System Indicator off the engine. Turn on the hazard Indicator This indicator should never come on warning lights. If the charging system indicator when the engine is running.
Page 403: Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Table of Contents Main Menu Malfunction Indicator Lamp If this indicator comes on If the indicator comes on repeatedly, these codes are set. If they are not while driving, it means one even though it may go off as you set, the test cannot be completed.
Page 404: Brake System Indicator
Main Menu Table of Contents Brake System Indicator U.S. Canada The brake system However, if the brake pedal does not Slow down by shifting to a lower indicator normally feel normal, you should take gear, and pull to the side of the road comes on when immediate action.
Page 405: Fuses
Table of Contents Main Menu Fuses INTERIOR (Driver’s side) INTERIOR (Passenger’s side) UNDER-HOOD NOTCH FUSE BOX FUSE LABEL The vehicle’s fuses are contained in The passenger’s side interior fuse The under-hood fuse box is on the three fuse boxes. box is on the lower passenger’s side driver’s side.
Page 406 Main Menu Table of Contents Fuses Checking and Replacing Fuses FUSE BLOWN BLOWN If something electrical in your vehicle stops working, the first thing you should check for is a blown fuse. Determine from the chart on pages 404 405 , or the diagram on the fuse box lid or the fuse label, which fuse or fuses control that...
Page 407 Table of Contents Main Menu Fuses BLOWN SPARE FUSES FUSE PULLER FUSE PULLER Check the smaller fuses in the Look for a blown wire inside the Your vehicle has spare fuses on the under-hood fuse box and all the fuse. If it is blown, replace it with back of the under-hood fuse box fuses in the interior fuse boxes by one of the spare fuses of the same...
Page 408 Main Menu Table of Contents Fuses If you cannot drive the vehicle without fixing the problem, and you do not have a spare fuse, take a fuse Replacing a f use with one that has a of the same rating or a lower rating higher rating greatly increases the from one of the other circuits.
Page 409: Fuse Locations
Table of Contents Main Menu Fuse Locations Amps. Circuits Protected UNDER-HOOD FUSE BOX − (40 A) Driver’s Side Fuse Box − 50 A IG Main 40 A Rear Defroster ＊ 20 A Sub Fan Motor ＊ − Not Used − Not Used −...
Page 410 Main Menu Table of Contents Fuse Locations Amps. Circuits Protected INTERIOR FUSE BOX (Driver’s Side) 7.5 A 7.5 A Accessory, Key, Lock 7.5 A Accessory ＊ 20 A Driver’s Power Seat Sliding ＊ 20 A Moonroof ＊ 20 A Driver’s Power Seat Reclining 20 A Rear Left Power Window 15 A...
Page 411 Table of Contents Main Menu Fuse Locations Amps. Circuits Protected INTERIOR FUSE BOX (Passenger’s Side) − Not Used − Not Used ＊ 10 A Lumbar Support ＊ 15 A Seat Heater − Not Used − Not Used − Not Used ＊...
Page 412: Emergency Towing
Main Menu Table of Contents Emergency Towing If your vehicle needs to be towed, If, due to damage, your vehicle must call a professional towing service or be towed with the front wheels on organization. Never tow your vehicle the ground, do this: Improper towing preparation will with just a rope or chain.
Page 413 Table of Contents Main Menu Emergency Towing Trying to lif t or tow your vehicle by the The steering system can be damaged if bumpers will cause serious damage. the steering wheel is locked. Leave the The bumpers are not designed to ignition switch in the ACCESSORY (I) support the vehicle’s weight.
Page 414 Main Menu Technical Information The diagrams in this section give Identification Numbers ....410 you the dimensions and capacities of Specifications your vehicle and the locations of the (4-cylinder models) ....412 identification numbers. It also Specifications includes information you should (V6 models) .......
Page 415: Identification Numbers
Table of Contents Main Menu Identification Numbers Your vehicle has several identifying numbers in various places. VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN) The vehicle identification number (VIN) is the 17-digit number your dealer uses to register your vehicle for warranty purposes. It is also necessary for licensing and insuring your vehicle.
Page 416: 4-Cylinder Models
Main Menu Table of Contents Identification Numbers The engine number is stamped on 4-cylinder models the front of the engine block. The transmission number is on a label on top of the transmission. ENGINE NUMBER AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION NUMBER MANUAL TRANSMISSION NUMBER V6 models ENGINE NUMBER AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION NUMBER...
Page 417 Table of Contents Main Menu Specifications (4-cylinder models) Dimensions Seating Capacities Length 194.9 in (4,950 mm) Total Width 72.7 in (1,847 mm) Front Height 58.1 in (1,475 mm) Rear Wheelbase 110.2 in (2,800 mm) ＊ Track Front/Rear 62.6 in (1,590 mm) Capacities ＊...
Page 418 Main Menu Table of Contents Specifications (4-cylinder models) Lights Fuses Headlights High 60 W (HB3) Interior Driver’s side See page 405 or the fuse label 51 W (HB4) attached on the side panel. Front turn signal/parking lights 21/5 W Passenger’s side See page 406 or the fuse label Front side marker lights 3 CP...
Page 419 Table of Contents Main Menu Specifications (V6 models) Dimensions Seating Capacities Length 194.9 in (4,950 mm) Total Width 72.7 in (1,847 mm) Front Height 58.1 in (1,475 mm) Rear Wheelbase 110.2 in (2,800 mm) Track Front/Rear 62.2 in (1,580 mm) Capacities Fuel tank Approx.
Page 420 Main Menu Table of Contents Specifications (V6 models) Lights Fuses Headlights High 60 W (HB3) Interior Driver’s side See page 405 or the fuse label 51 W (HB4) attached on the side panel. Front turn signal/parking lights 21/5 W Passenger’s side See page 406 or the fuse label Front side marker lights 3 CP...
Page 421: Dot Tire Quality Grading (U.s. Vehicles)
Table of Contents Main Menu DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles) The tires on your vehicle meet all Treadwear Traction U.S. Federal Safety Requirements. The treadwear grade is a compara- The traction grades, from highest to All tires are also graded for tive rating based on the wear rate of lowest, are AA, A, B, and C.
Page 422 Main Menu Table of Contents DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles) Temperature Warning: The temperature grade for The temperature grades are A (the this tire is established for a tire that highest), B, and C, representing the is properly inflated and not tire’s resistance to the generation of overloaded.
Page 423: Tire Labeling
Table of Contents Main Menu Tire Labeling − The tires that came on your vehicle Load index (a numerical code Tire Size have a number of markings. Those Whenever tires are replaced, they associated with the maximum you should be aware of are described should be replaced with tires of the load the tire can carry).
Page 424 Main Menu Table of Contents Tire Labeling − Glossary of Tire Terminology Recommended Inflation Pressure Tire Identification Number (TIN) − The tire identification number (TIN) Cold Tire Pressure The tire air The cold tire inflation pressure is a group of numbers and letters pressure when the vehicle has been recommended by the manufacturer.
Page 425 Table of Contents Main Menu − Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Required Federal Explanation Each tire, including the spare (if As an added safety feature, your Driving on a significantly under- provided), should be checked vehicle has been equipped with a tire inflated tire causes the tire to monthly when cold and inflated to pressure monitoring system (TPMS)
Page 426: Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Tpms) Required Federal Explanation
Main Menu Table of Contents − Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Required Federal Explanation Your vehicle has also been equipped Always check the TPMS malfunction with a TPMS malfunction indicator telltale after replacing one or more to indicate when the system is not tires or wheels on your vehicle to operating properly.
Page 427: Emissions Controls
Under certain conditions of canister while the engine is off. After ＊ sunlight and climate, NOx and HC In Canada, Honda vehicles comply the engine is started and warmed up, react to form photochemical ‘‘smog.’’ with the Canadian emission...
Page 428 Adding exhaust gas to the Honda replacement parts or their PGM-FI System air/fuel mixture reduces the amount equivalent for repairs. Using lower The PGM-FI system uses sequential...
Page 429: Three Way Catalytic Converters
The catalytic converters are referred to as three-way catalysts, since they act on HC, CO, and NOx. Replacement units must be original Honda parts or their equivalent. THREE WAY CATALYTIC CONVERTERS THREE WAY CATALYTIC CONVERTERS The three way catalytic converters...
Page 430: Emissions Testing
Main Menu Table of Contents Emissions Testing Testing of Readiness Codes If the testing facility determines that Without touching the accelerator If you take your vehicle for an the readiness codes are not set, you pedal, start the engine, and let it emissions test shortly after the will be requested to return at a later idle for 20 seconds.
Page 431 Table of Contents Main Menu Emissions Testing Select a nearby lightly traveled Then drive in city/suburban major highway where you can traffic for at least 10 minutes. maintain a speed of 50 to 60 mph When traffic conditions allow, let (80 to 97 km/h) for at least 20 the vehicle coast for several minutes.
Page 432 Main Menu Warranty and Customer Relations Customer Service Information . 428 ..Warranty Coverages ..... 429 Reporting Safety Defects ....430 Authorized Manuals ..... . 431...
Page 433 Bella International P.O. Box 190816 U.S. Owners: A detailed description of the San Juan, PR 00919-0816 problem American Honda Motor Co., Inc. Automobile Customer Service Tel: (787) 620-7546 Name of the dealer who sold the Mail Stop 500-2N-7A vehicle to you...
Page 434 Performance Warranty these two Accessory Limited Warranty all these warranties. Please read the warranties cover your vehicle’s Honda accessories are covered 2012 Honda warranty information emissions control systems. Time, under this warranty. Time and booklet that came with your vehicle...
Page 435 National Highway immediately inform Honda Canada Inc. and you may also Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in addition to inform Transport Canada.
Page 436 2008-2012 Honda Accord 2/4 door V6 of damaged body parts. Service Manual 61TA005EL 2012 Honda 2/4 Door L4/V6 Electrical Troubleshooting Manual 61TA030 2008 Honda 2/4 door Body Repair Manual 31TA5640 2012 Honda Accord 4-door Owner’s Manual 31TA5840 2012 Honda Accord Navigation System Owner’s Manual 31TA5M40...
Page 437 Table of Contents Main Menu...
Page 438 Main Menu Index Shifting ........312 System Indicator ....59, 399 Shift Lever Position Wear Indicators ......318 Accessories ........300 Indicators ....... . 312 Braking System ......318 ACCESSORY Shift Lever Positions ....312 Break-in, New Vehicle ....
Page 439 Main Menu Index CD Changer ......154, 206 Tether Anchorage Points ... 48 CD Player ........155 Childproof Door Locks ....88 Certification Label ......410 Cleaning the Seat Belts ....367 DANGER, Explanation of ....
Page 440 Main Menu Index Downshifting, Manual Towing ........407 Transmission ......310 Emergency Brake ......114 Driver and Passenger Safety ... Emergency Flashers ...... . 75 Fan, Interior ......125, 133 Driving ..........307 Emergency Towing ......
Page 441 Main Menu Index Fuel ..........288 Manual Transmission ....310 Hood, Opening and Closing ..293 Check Fuel Cap Message ..291 Glove Box ........118 Hydraulic Clutch ......355 Fill Door and Cap ......
Page 442 Main Menu Index Indicators ......... . 58 VSA Off ......... 60 ABS (Anti-lock Brake) ....60 VSA System ........60 Brake (Parking and Brake Indicators, Instrument Panel ..58 Keys ........... 78 System) ......59, 399 Infant Restraint .......
Page 443 Main Menu Index Low Coolant Level ......296 Moonroof ........112 Overheating, Engine ..... 395 Low Fuel Indicator ......63 Owner’s Maintenance Checks ..340 Lower Gear, Downshifting to a . 310 Oxygenated Fuels ......
Page 444 Main Menu Index Protecting Children ......35 Replacement Information Automatic Seat Belt General Guidelines ..... . 35 Engine Oil and Filter ....346 Tensioners ....... . 20 Protecting Infants ......40 Fuses .......... . 400 Cleaning ........
Page 445 Main Menu Index Shift Lock Release ......315 How the Side Airbag Off System Components ....22 Side Airbags ........ . 9, 29 Indicator Works ...... . 31 Synthetic Oil ........345 How Your Side Airbags Work . 29 How the SRS Indicator Works .
Page 446 Main Menu Index Tire Pressure Monitoring Transmission Used Oil, How to Dispose of ..347 System (TPMS) .... . 323, 420 Checking Fluid Level, Low Tire Pressure Automatic ....... 351 Indicator ......61, 323 Checking Fluid Level, Required Federal Manual ........
Page 447 Main Menu Index Washers, Windshield Checking the Fluid Level ..350 Indicator ........64 XM Radio ......148, 199 Operation ........70 ＊ Wheels U.S. only Adjusting the Steering ....77 Alignment and Balance .... .
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Page 449 4.2 US qt (4.0 ) Brake Fluid: 60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm ) V6 models Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid 4.5 US qt (4.3 ) DOT 3 preferred, or a DOT 3 or DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary...

Honda Accord 2012 Owner's Manual

Driver and Passenger Safety

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Taking Care of the Unexpected

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