Page 1 2010 Insight Owner’s Manual (Unlinked) This document does not contain hyperlinks and may be formatted for printing instead of web use. This is due to changes in content and specifications of the vehicle that happen throughout the model year. This manual will be replaced with a hyperlinked version at the end of the model year.
Page 2 Owner’s Identification This owner’s manual should be OWNER considered a permanent part of the vehicle and should remain with the vehicle when it is sold. ADDRESS This owner’s manual covers all STREET models of the Insight. You may find descriptions of equipment and features that are not on your CITY STATE/PROVINCE/TERRITORY...
Page 3 Introduction Congratulations! Your selection of a 2010 Honda Insight 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 4 Introduction California Proposition 65 Warning This product contains or emits chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth WARNING: 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 5 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 responsibility. Safety Labels on the vehicle. Safety Messages preceded by a safety alert symbol and one of...
Page 7: Table Of Contents
Contents Your Vehicle at a Glance (main controls) ....................Driver and Passenger Safety (seat belts, SRS, and child protection) ............(indicators, gauges, multi-information display, dashboard, and steering column) Instruments and Controls ..59 Features (climate control, audio, steering wheel, security, cruise control, and other convenience items) ....
Page 8 Overview of Contents Contents Before Driving Warranty and Customer A convenient reference to the What gasoline to use, how to break- Relations sections in this manual. in your new vehicle, and how to load (U.S. and Canada only) luggage and other cargo. A summary of the warranties Your Vehicle at a Glance covering your new vehicle, and how...
Page 9: Your Vehicle At A Glance
Your Vehicle at a Glance MULTI-INFORMATION HAZARD WARNING AUDIO SYSTEM (P.166) DISPLAY BUTTON (P.72, 75) (P.122) NAVIGATION SYSTEM INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS (P.62) (P.198) GAUGES(P.72) DRIVER’S FRONT AIRBAG(P.10) MIRROR PASSENGER’S CONTROLS (P.144) FRONT AIRBAG (P.10) ECON BUTTON (P.124) CLIMATE CONTROL DOOR LOCK TAB SYSTEM (P.130) (P.160)
Page 10 Your Vehicle at a Glance WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS (P.117) KM/MILE CHANGE KNOB INSTRUMENT PANEL HAZARD WARNING BRIGHTNESS CONTROL (P.73) CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS (P.256) BUTTON (P.122) KNOB (P.121) MULTI-INFORMATION BUTTONS (P.76) HEADLIGHTS/ HORN HAZARD WARNING BUTTON (P.122) TURN SIGNALS (P.118) NAVIGATION SYSTEM (P.198) MIRROR CONTROLS (P.144) CLOCK...
Page 11: Driver And Passenger Safety (Seat Belts, Srs, And Child Protection)
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 ......21 Back Seat ........39 yourself and your passengers. It Seat Belt System Components . 21 The Passenger’s Front Airbag shows you how to use seat belts.
Page 12: Important Safety Precautions
Important Safety Precautions You’ll find many safety Always Wear Your Seat Belt Be Aware of Airbag Hazards recommendations throughout this A seat belt is your best protection in While airbags can save lives, they section, and throughout this manual. all types of collisions. Airbags are can cause serious or fatal injuries to The recommendations on this page designed to supplement seat belts,...
Page 13 Important Safety Precautions Pay Appropriate Attention to the Keep Your Vehicle in Safe Task of Driving Safely Condition Engaging in mobile phone Having a tire blowout or a conversation or other activities that mechanical failure can be extremely keep you from paying close attention hazardous.
Page 14: Your Vehicle's Safety Features
Your Vehicle’s Safety Features Your vehicle is equipped with many features that work together to protect you and your passengers (11) 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 zones, a collapsible steering column,...
Page 15: Seat Belts
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. and against other occupants. Not wearing a seat belt properly increases the chance of serious Your seat belt system also includes injury or death in a crash, even Keep you from being thrown out...
Page 16: Airbags
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 heads of the driver, front passenger,...
Page 17 Your Vehicle’s Safety Features The most important things you need What you should do: Always wear The rest of this section gives more 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 18: Protecting Adults And Teens
Protecting Adults and Teens Introduction Close and Lock the Doors The following pages provide After everyone has entered the instructions on how to properly vehicle, be sure the doors and the protect the driver, adult passengers, hatch are closed and locked. and teenage children who are large enough and mature enough to drive Your vehicle has a door/...
Page 19 Protecting Adults and Teens Locking the doors reduces the chance of someone being thrown out of the vehicle during a crash, and it helps prevent passengers from accidentally opening a door and falling out. Locking the doors and the hatch also helps prevent an outsider from unexpectedly opening a door or the hatch when you come to a stop.
Page 20: Adjust The Front Seats
Protecting Adults and Teens Adjust the Front Seats If you sit too close to the steering 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 21: Adjust The Seat-Backs
Protecting Adults and Teens Adjust the Seat-Backs Reclining a seat-back so that the shoulder part of the belt no longer rests against the occupant’s chest Reclining the seat-back too far reduces the protective capability of can result in serious injury or death in a crash.
Page 22: Adjust The Head Restraints
Protecting Adults and Teens Adjust the Head Restraints Properly adjusted head restraints will help protect occupants from Improperly positioning head whiplash and other crash injuries. restraints reduces their effectiveness, and you can be See page for how to adjust the head restraints and how the driver’s seriously injured in a crash.
Page 23: Fasten And Position The Seat Belts
Protecting Adults and Teens Fasten and Position the Seat Belts Insert the latch plate into the buckle, Improperly positioning the seat then tug on the belt to make sure the belts can cause serious injury belt is securely latched. Check that or death in a crash.
Page 24: Maintain A Proper Sitting Position
Protecting Adults and Teens Never place the shoulder portion of a Maintain a Proper Sitting RELEASE BUTTONS lap/shoulder belt under your arm or Position This could cause behind your back. After all occupants have adjusted very serious injuries in a crash. their seats and head restraints, and put on their seat belts, it is very If a seat belt does not seem to work...
Page 25: Advice For Pregnant Women
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 control of the vehicle.
Page 26: Additional Safety Precautions
Protecting Adults and Teens Additional Safety Precautions Do not place hard or sharp objects Do not attach hard objects on or If a side airbag or a Two people should never use the between yourself and a front near a door. Carrying hard or sharp same seat belt.
Page 27: Your Seat Belts
Additional Information About Your Seat Belts Seat Belt System Components Seat Belt Indicator If either the driver or a front Your seat belt system includes lap/ passenger does not fasten their seat shoulder belts in all seating positions. The seat belt system includes an belt while driving, the beeper will The front seat belts are also indicator on the instrument panel...
Page 28: Lap/Shoulder Belt
Additional Information About Your Seat Belts If the indicator comes on or the Lap/Shoulder Belt All seat belts have an emergency beeper sounds when the driver’s seat The lap/shoulder belt goes over locking retractor. In normal driving, belt is latched and there is no front your shoulder, across your chest, the retractor lets you move freely in seat passenger and no items on the...
Page 29: Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners
Additional Information About Your Seat Belts If the shoulder part of the belt is Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners The tensioners can also be activated pulled all the way out, the lockable during a collision in which the front retractor will activate. The belt will airbags .
Page 30: Seat Belt Maintenance
Additional Information About Your Seat Belts Seat Belt Maintenance If a seat belt is worn during a crash, For safety, you should check the it must be replaced by your dealer. A condition of your seat belts regularly. belt that has been worn during a Not checking or maintaining crash may not provide the same level seat belts can result in serious...
Page 31: Additional Information About Your Airbags
Additional Information About Your Airbags Airbag System Components (11) (10) (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 (8) Passenger Airbag Off Indicator (9) Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS) Sensors (10) Front Passenger’s Weight Sensors/OPDS Sensors Control Unit (11) Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Indicator...
Page 32 Additional Information About Your Airbags Your Airbag System includes: Two SRS (supplemental restraint system) front airbags. The driver’s (15) airbag is stored in the center of the steering wheel; the front (12) passenger’s airbag is stored in the dashboard. Both are marked ‘‘SRS (16) AIRBAG’’...
Page 33 Additional Information About Your Airbags Automatic front seat belt Weight sensors that monitor the An indicator on the instrument tensioners (see page weight on the front passenger’s panel that alerts you that the seat. If the weight is about 65 passenger’s side airbag has been Sensors that can detect a lbs (29 kg) or less (the weight...
Page 34: How Your Front Airbags Work
Additional Information About Your Airbags How Your Front Airbags Work During a frontal crash, your seat belt restrains your lower body and torso, and the front airbag helps protect your head and chest. Although both airbags normally inflate within a split second of each other, it is possible for only one airbag to deploy.
Page 35 Additional Information About Your Airbags After a crash, you may see what Dual-Stage Airbags Dual-Threshold Airbags Your front airbags are dual-stage Your front airbags are also dual- looks like smoke. This is actually powder from the airbag’s surface. airbags. This means they have two threshold airbags.
Page 36 Additional Information About Your Airbags Advanced Airbags Your front airbags are also advanced airbags. The main purpose of this feature is to help prevent airbag- caused injuries to short drivers and children or small statured adults who ride in front. For both advanced airbags to work DRIVER’S SEAT...
Page 37 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. work properly, force their feet under the front do not do anything...
Page 38: How Your Side Airbags Work
Additional Information About Your Airbags Only one airbag will deploy during a How Your Side Airbags Work Side Airbag Cutoff System side impact. If the impact is on the Your vehicle has a side airbag cutoff passenger’s side, the passenger’s system designed primarily to protect side airbag will deploy even if there a child riding in the front passenger’s...
Page 39: How Your Side Curtain Airbags Work
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 side, the passenger’s side curtain Work passenger sit upright. Once the airbag will inflate even if there are no passenger is out of the airbag’s occupants on that side of the vehicle.
Page 40: How The Srs Indicator Works
Additional Information About Your Airbags How the SRS Indicator U.S. Canada How the Side Works Airbag Off The SRS indicator alerts you to a Ignoring the SRS indicator can Indicator Works potential problem with your airbags This indicator alerts you that the result in serious injury or death or seat belt tensioners.
Page 41: How The Passenger Airbag Off Indicator Works
Additional Information About Your Airbags How the Passenger Airbag Off The passenger airbag off indicator may come on and off repeatedly if Indicator Works the total weight on the seat is near PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR the airbag cutoff threshold.
Page 42: Airbag Service
Additional Information About Your Airbags If the indicator comes on with no Airbag Service The SRS indicator alerts you to a front seat passenger and no objects Your airbag systems are virtually Take your vehicle to an problem. authorized dealer as soon as on the seat, or with an adult riding maintenance free, and there are no there, something may be interfering...
Page 43: Additional Safety Precautions
Additional Information About Your Airbags Additional Safety Precautions Do not remove or modify a front Do not expose the front passenger’s If water or Do not attempt to deactivate your seat without consulting your seat-back to liquid. Together, airbags and This could make the another liquid soaks into a seat- airbags.
Page 44: All Children Must Be Restrained
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. In fact, vehicle seriously injured or killed in a accidents are the number one cause crash.
Page 45: Back Seat
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 accident statistics, Front airbags have been designed to the front seat of a vehicle equipped children of all ages and sizes are help protect adults in a moderate to with a passenger’s front airbag can...
Page 46: Protecting Children General Guidelines
Protecting Children General Guidelines To remind you of the passenger’s U.S. Models front airbag hazards, and that children must be properly restrained SUN VISORS DASHBOARD in a back seat, your vehicle has warning labels on the dashboard (U.S. models) and on the front visors. Please read and follow the instructions on these labels.
Page 47: If You Must Drive With Several Children
Protecting Children General Guidelines If You Must Drive with Several If a Child Requires Close If a child requires close physical Children Attention attention or frequent visual contact, Your vehicle has a back seat where Many parents say they prefer to put we strongly recommend that another children can be properly restrained.
Page 48: Additional Safety Precautions
Protecting Children General Guidelines Additional Safety Precautions Make sure any unused seat belt Lock all doors and the hatch when Children Never hold an infant or child on that a child can reach is buckled, your vehicle is not in use. If you are not wearing a your lap.
Page 49: Protecting Infants And Small Children
Protecting Infants and Small Children Protecting Infants Two types of seats may be used: a Rear-facing Child Seat Placement seat designed exclusively for infants, A rear-facing child seat can be placed or a convertible seat used in the rear- in any seating position in the back facing, reclining mode.
Page 50: Protecting Small Children
Protecting Infants and Small Children In any of these situations, we Protecting Small Children and weight are appropriate for a strongly recommend that you install rear-facing seat. the child seat directly behind the front passenger’s seat, move the seat Of the different seats available, we as far forward as needed, and leave it recommend those that have a five- unoccupied.
Page 51: Selecting A Child Seat
Protecting Infants and Small Children, Selecting a Child Seat Even with advanced front airbags Selecting a Child Seat Whatever type of seat you choose, to When buying a child seat, you need provide proper protection, a child that automatically turn the passenger’s front airbag off (see to choose either a conventional child seat should meet three...
Page 52: Installing A Child Seat
Installing a Child Seat Installing a Child Seat A child seat secured with a seat belt Secure the child in the child seat. After selecting a proper child seat should be installed as firmly as Make sure the child is properly and a good place to install the seat, possible.
Page 53: With Latch
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 54 Installing a Child Seat Attach the tether strap hook to the TETHER STRAP HOOK tether anchor, then tighten the strap as instructed by the child seat maker. If the tether strap is too long and cannot be tightened firmly, find a route where the strap can be tightened securely.
Page 55: With A Lap/Shoulder Belt
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. In addition, the lap/shoulder belts in all seating positions except the driver’s have a lockable retractor that must be activated to secure a...
Page 56: With A Tether
Installing a Child Seat Installing a Child Seat with a Tether ANCHOR After confirming that the belt is Push and pull the child seat ANCHORAGE POINTS locked, grab the shoulder part of forward and from side-to-side to the belt near the buckle, and pull verify that it is secure enough to A child seat with a tether can be up to remove any slack from the...
Page 57 Installing a Child Seat Outer Position TETHER STRAP HOOK Center Position TETHER STRAP HOOK ANCHOR ANCHOR After properly securing the child Tighten the strap according to the seat (see page ), lift the head seat maker’s instructions. restraint, then route the tether strap over the seat-back and If the tether strap is too long and through the head restraint legs.
Page 58: Protecting Larger Children
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 shoulder belt.
Page 59: Using A Booster Seat
Protecting Larger Children Does the shoulder belt cross Using a Booster Seat territories where you intend to drive. between the child’s neck and arm? Booster seats can be high-back or Is the lap part of the belt as low as low-back.
Page 60: Front
Protecting Larger Children When Can a Larger Child Sit in Of course, children vary widely. And If you decide that a child can safely while age may be one indicator of ride up front, be sure to: Front The National Highway Traffic Safety when a child can safely ride in front, Administration and Transport there are other important factors you...
Page 61: Additional Safety Precautions
Protecting Larger Children Additional Safety Precautions Do not put any accessories on a Devices intended to Do not let a child wear a seat belt seat belt. This could result improve a child’s comfort or across the neck. in serious neck injuries during a reposition the shoulder part of a crash.
Page 62: Carbon Monoxide Hazard
Carbon Monoxide Hazard Your vehicle’s exhaust contains With the hatch 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 condition.
Page 63: Safety Labels
Safety Labels These labels are in the locations DASHBOARD SUN VISORS shown. They warn you of potential U.S. models only U.S. 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 64 Safety Labels DOORJAMBS U.S. models Canadian models...
Page 65: Instruments And Controls (Indicators, Gauges, Multi-Information Display, Dashboard, And Steering Column)
Instruments and Controls This section gives information about Control Locations ......60 Driver’s Seat Height the controls and displays that Instrument Panel ......61 Adjustment ......138 contribute to the daily operation of Instrument Panel Indicators ...
Page 66: Control Locations
Control Locations INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS(P.62) MULTI-INFORMATION HAZARD WARNING (P.72, 75) (P.122) DISPLAY BUTTON GAUGES (P.72) ECON BUTTON AUDIO SYSTEM (P.124) (P.166, 198) NAVIGATION SYSTEM DOOR LOCK TAB (P.130) PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR POWER DOOR LOCK (P.35) MASTER SWITCH (P.130) CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (P.160) POWER WINDOW...
Page 67: Instrument Panel
Instrument Panel ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM HIGH TEMPERATURE INDICATOR (P.67) (ABS) INDICATOR (P.64) LOW TEMPERATURE INDICATOR (P.67) HIGH BEAM SYSTEM MESSAGE BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR INDICATOR INDICATOR (P.70) (AMBER) (P.64) CRUISE MAIN INDICATOR (P.69) (P.69) VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST LIGHTS ON INDICATOR (P.69) (VSA) SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.65, 332) ELECTRIC POWER STEERING...
Page 68: Instrument Panel Indicators
Instrument Panel Indicators The instrument panel has many If your front passenger does not Malfunction Indicator indicators to give you important fasten their seat belt, the indicator Lamp information about your vehicle. comes on about 6 seconds after the You will also see a ‘‘CHECK ignition switch is turned to the ON EMISSION SYSTEM’’...
Page 69 Instrument Panel Indicators 12 Volt Battery Charging If it stays on after you have fully U.S. Canada released the parking brake while System Indicator Parking Brake and If this indicator comes on when the Brake System the engine is running, or if it engine is running, the 12 volt battery Indicator (Red) comes on while driving, it can...
Page 70 Instrument Panel Indicators U.S. Canada Brake System Anti-lock Brake System Supplemental Restraint Indicator (ABS) Indicator System Indicator (Amber) This indicator normally comes on for This indicator comes on briefly when This indicator normally comes on for a few seconds when you turn the you turn the ignition switch to the a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II)
Page 71 Instrument Panel Indicators Vehicle Stability Assist VSA Off Indicator U.S. Canada Side Airbag Off (VSA) System Indicator If equipped Indicator It comes on as a reminder that you If equipped This indicator comes on briefly when This indicator normally comes on for have turned off the vehicle stability assist (VSA) system.
Page 72 Instrument Panel Indicators If this happens, pull to the side of the IMA System Indicator Low Tire Pressure/ TPMS Indicator road when it is safe, check which tire has lost pressure, and determine the This indicator normally comes on for This indicator normally comes on for a few seconds when you turn the a few seconds when you turn the...
Page 73 Instrument Panel Indicators High Temperature Low Temperature Indicator Indicator This indicator shows the This indicator shows the temperature of the engine coolant. It temperature of the engine coolant. If normally comes on when you turn there is no problem, this indicator the ignition switch to the ON (II) comes on when the engine is cold.
Page 74 Instrument Panel Indicators Electric Power Steering If you turn the steering wheel to the Door/Hatch Open full left or right position repeatedly (EPS) Indicator Indicator This indicator normally comes on while stopping or driving at very low This indicator comes on red if any when you turn the ignition switch to speed, you may feel slightly harder door or the hatch lid is not closed...
Page 75 Instrument Panel Indicators Turn Signal and Lights On Indicator Cruise Main Indicator Hazard Warning This indicator reminds you that the This indicator comes on when you Indicators The left or right turn signal indicator exterior lights are on. It comes on turn on the cruise control system by pressing the CRUISE button on the blinks when you signal a lane change...
Page 76 Instrument Panel Indicators Low Fuel Indicator System Message Security System Indicator Indicator This indicator comes on when there is a system message on the multi- information display. Press the INFO button on the steering wheel (see page ) to see the message (see page Most of the time, this indicator comes on along with other indicators...
Page 77 Instrument Panel Indicators ECON Mode Indicator This indicator normally comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. When you turn the econ mode on by pressing the ECON button with the ignition switch in the ON (II) position, this indicator will come on.
Page 78 Gauges Speedometer/Ambient Meter This shows your speed in kilometers SPEEDOMETER/AMBIENT METER per hour (km/h) or miles per hour (mph) depending on the selected speedometer display. You can switch the display between km/h and mph (see page The speedometer also has an CHARGE/ASSIST GAUGE TACHOMETER FUEL GAUGE...
Page 79 Gauges Sel/Reset Knob Km/Mile Change Knob Fuel Gauge This shows how much fuel you have. It may show slightly more or less than the actual amount. The needle returns to the bottom after you turn off the ignition. Avoid driving with an extremely low f uel level.
Page 80 Gauges Charge/Assist Gauge You can also check the status of the IMA system function on the multi- information display (see page IMA ASSIST GAUGE If the IMA battery is too hot or too cold, the IMA system limits the IMA battery’s output power to protect the battery.
Page 81: Multi-Information Display
Multi-Information Display The multi-information display in the Normal Display Messages instrument panel displays various information and messages when the ignition switch is in the ON (II) ECON is Off. ECON is On. position. Some of the messages help you operate your vehicle more comfortably.
Page 82 Multi-Information Display SEL/RESET BUTTON INFO BUTTONS ( / ) INFO ( / ) BUTTON SEL/RESET BUTTON U.S. model is shown. Models with cruise control Models without cruise control The multi-information display With the ignition switch in the ON changes to the blank display shown (II) position, the multi-information above several seconds after you turn display changes as shown on the...
Page 83 Multi-Information Display In the multi-information display, the In the normal display mode, the system message is also displayed upper and middle segments display (see page ) and you can trip computer information, such as MIDDLE UPPER SEGMENT SEGMENT customize your vehicle control fuel economy or average speed.
Page 84 Multi-Information Display HFL (See page 87) Eco Guide Feedback Average Fuel Monitor Economy Record Trip Computer (See page 81) (See page 81) (See page 81) IMA System Power Flow Monitor/ Engine Oil Life IMA Battery Level (See page 80) Indicator (See page 84/85) Outside Temperature (See page 80)
Page 85 Multi-Information Display Odometer Trip Meter When you reset Trip A, average fuel economy A is reset at the same time. When you reset Trip B, average fuel TRIP METER A TRIP METER B economy B is reset. CANADA U.S. In the customizing mode, you can set Trip A and average fuel economy A to reset at the same time when you refuel your vehicle (see page...
Page 86 Multi-Information Display Outside Temperature The temperature sensor is in the Engine Oil Life front bumper. The temperature reading can be affected by heat ENGINE OIL LIFE reflection from the road surface, U.S. CANADA engine heat, and the exhaust from surrounding traffic. This can cause an incorrect temperature reading when your vehicle speed is under 19 mph (30 km/h).
Page 87 Multi-Information Display Eco Guide Feedback Monitor Average Fuel Economy Records Trip Computer Indicators in the trip computer show: U.S. CANADA ECO-DRIVE SCORE DISPLAY Average Fuel Economy LATEST Instant Fuel Economy AVERAGE FUEL ECONOMY Range Elapsed Time Average Vehicle Speed DECELERATION ACCELERATION MONITOR MONITOR...
Page 88 Multi-Information Display Instant Fuel Economy Average Fuel Economy A/B U.S. CANADA U.S. AVERAGE FUEL ECONOMY A INSTANT FUEL ECONOMY CANADA AVERAGE FUEL ECONOMY B Mile indication (U.S. models) Average Fuel Economy A The average fuel economy will be : This shows your vehicle’s instant : This shows your vehicle’s average reset when you reset the trip meter, fuel economy in mpg.
Page 89 Multi-Information Display RANGE ELAPSED TIME AVG. SPEED This shows the estimated distance This shows the accumulated This shows the average speed you you can travel on the fuel remaining traveling time since you last reset it. are traveling in miles per hour (mph) in the fuel tank.
Page 90 Multi-Information Display Descriptions Example IMA System Power Flow Monitor Powering Status The table in the next column shows Only IMA motor is the basic monitoring display powering the vehicle and POWER FLOW examples and their descriptions. IMA battery is discharging. ENGINE OPERATION IMA motor is assisting the...
Page 91 Multi-Information Display IMA Battery Level Indicator IMA BATTERY LEVEL INDICATOR Level 0 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 Lowest Highest level of level of state of state of charge charge LEVEL READING The IMA battery level indicator The position of the battery level The battery level reading may drop shows you the state of charge of the...
Page 92 Multi-Information Display On vehicle with paddle shifters Since the level is not read directly, This correction of the battery level The IMA battery is charged at a small sensing errors can, over time, gauge is normal and does not higher rate when the transmission is cause the gauge to read higher than indicate a problem.
Page 93 Multi-Information Display Bluetooth HandsFreeLink To use the system, your cell phone and the HFL system must be linked. Not all cell phones are compatible with this system. Refer to page for instructions on how to link your cell phone to HFL and how to receive or make phone calls, or visit the handsfreelink.com website.
Page 94 Multi-Information Display System Messages The system message(s) triggers the To switch the message(s) before 5 appropriate indicator(s) on the seconds have elapsed, press the instrument panel, including the INFO ( / ) button on the steering SYSTEM MESSAGE INDICATOR system message indicator, to come wheel.
Page 95 Multi-Information Display U.S. See page See page See page Canada See page See page See page See page See page See page See page See page U.S. See page See page See page Canada See page See page CONTINUED...
Page 96 Multi-Information Display See page See page See page U.S. See page See page See page only U.S. See page See page See page only See page See page See page Canada only See page See page See page See page See page...
Page 97 Multi-Information Display Customized Settings If you turn the ignition switch to the If you want to change any vehicle ACCESSORY (I) or the LOCK (0) control settings, select CHG position, or move the shift lever out SETTING, then press the SEL/ of Park, the display will change to RESET button.
Page 98 Multi-Information Display Group Setup Menu Item Description Setting Option Page METER SETUP LANGUAGE SELECTION Changes the language used in the display. ENGLISH (P.96) FRENCH SPANISH ADJUST OUTSIDE Changes the outside temperature reading above or 5°F 0°F 5°F TEMP. DISPLAY below its current reading. (U.S.) 3°C 0°C...
Page 99 Multi-Information Display Group Setup Menu Item Description Setting Option Page DOOR SETUP AUTO DOOR LOCK Changes when the doors automatically lock. SHIFT FROM P (P.106) WITH VEH SPD AUTO DOOR UNLOCK Changes when the doors automatically unlock. SHIFT TO P DRIVER DOOR / IGN OFF ALL DOORS...
Page 100 Multi-Information Display Customize Settings Each time you press the INFO ( / You can customize some of the ) button, the screen changes as vehicle control settings to your shown on the next page. Press the preference. Here are the settings INFO ( / ) button until you see you can customize: the setup you want to customize,...
Page 101 Multi-Information Display NORMAL DISPLAY U.S. METER SETUP See page 96 CANADA LIGHTING SETUP See page 104 DOOR SETUP See page 106 : Press and hold the INFO ( / ) button. : Press the SEL/RESET button. : Press the INFO button : Press the INFO button...
Page 102 Multi-Information Display Meter Setup Here are the four custom settings for the meter setup: LANGUAGE SELECTION ADJUST OUTSIDE TEMP. DISPLAY TRIP A RESET with REFUEL ELAPSED TIME RESET DISPLAY KM/MILES METER COLOR CHANGE See page See page 99 See page 97 See page 98 While ‘‘METER SETUP’’...
Page 103 Multi-Information Display Language Selection There are three language selections Press the SEL/RESET button to see When your selection is successfully you can make: English, French, and the selections. completed, the display changes as Spanish. To choose the language you shown above, and then goes back to want, follow these instructions: Select the desired language by the customize item screen.
Page 104 Multi-Information Display Adjust Outside Temp. Display U.S. models Canadian models U.S. models Canadian models If you sometimes find that the Adjust the outside temperature value When your selection is successfully temperature reading is a few by pressing the INFO ( / ) button completed, the display changes as degrees above or below the actual repeatedly.
Page 105 Multi-Information Display Trip A Reset With Refuel To cause Trip A and average fuel for Press the SEL/RESET button to see When your selection is successfully trip A to reset every time you refuel the selections. completed, the display changes as your vehicle, follow these shown above, and then goes back to instructions:...
Page 106 Multi-Information Display Elapsed Time Reset There are three elapsed time reset choices you can make: IGN OFF The elapsed time is reset when you turn the ignition switch to the LOCK (0) position. TRIP A The elapsed time is reset when Trip A is reset.
Page 107 Multi-Information Display If the ‘‘SETTING INCOMPLETE’’ Display Km/Miles message appears, go back to ‘‘ELAPSED TIME RESET’’ and repeat the procedure again. When your selection is successfully completed, the display changes as To change the displayed shown above, and then goes back to measurement in the trip computer the customize item screen.
Page 108 Multi-Information Display AUTO: When you press the km/mile change knob in the instrument panel to switch the speedometer reading between miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h), the displayed measurement in the trip computer and trip information, also switches to kilometers or miles depending on the selected speedometer reading.
Page 109 Multi-Information Display Meter Color Change You can turn the ambient meter Press the SEL/RESET button to see When your selection is successfully feature on or off (see page the selections. completed, the display changes as shown above, and then goes back to You can choose this item to Select ON or OFF by pressing the the customize item screen.
Page 110 Multi-Information Display Lighting Setup There is one custom setting for the lighting setup: INTERIOR LIGHT DIMMING TIME See page While ‘‘LIGHTING SETUP’’ is shown, press the SEL/RESET button to enter the customize mode. Each time you press the INFO ( / ) button, the screen changes as shown in the illustration.
Page 111 Multi-Information Display Interior Light Dimming Time The interior lights fade out when you Press the SEL/RESET button to see When your selection is successfully close all doors. To change how long the selections. completed, the display changes as the lights stay on before they fade shown above, and then goes back to out, follow these instructions: Select the desired setting (15 SEC,...
Page 112 Multi-Information Display Door Setup Here are the five custom settings for the door setup: AUTO DOOR LOCK AUTO DOOR UNLOCK DOOR LOCK MODE KEYLESS LOCK ACKNOWLEDGMENT SECURITY RELOCK TIMER See page See page See page While ‘‘DOOR SETUP’’ is shown, press the SEL/RESET button to enter the customize mode.
Page 113 Multi-Information Display Auto Door Lock There are three settings you can choose from: SHIFT FROM P The doors lock whenever you move the shift lever out of Park. WITH VEHICLE SPEED The doors lock when the vehicle speed reaches about 10 mph (about 16 km/h).
Page 114 Multi-Information Display If the ‘‘SETTING INCOMPLETE’’ Auto Door Unlock message appears, go back to ‘‘AUTO There are five possible settings you DOOR LOCK’’ and repeat the can choose from: procedure again. DRIVER DOOR WITH SHIFT TO P The driver’s door unlocks when you move the shift lever to Park.
Page 115 Multi-Information Display DRIVER DOOR WITH IGN OFF The driver’s door unlocks when you turn the ignition switch to the LOCK (0) position. ALL DOORS WITH IGN OFF the doors unlock when you turn the ignition switch to the LOCK (0) position.
Page 116 Multi-Information Display Door Lock Mode If you choose ‘‘ALL DOORS With When your selection is successfully IGN OFF,’’ you will see the above completed, the display changes as To select whether the driver’s door display. shown above, and then goes back to unlocks or all the doors unlock when the customize item screen.
Page 117 Multi-Information Display If the ‘‘SETTING INCOMPLETE’’ message appears, go back to ‘‘DOOR LOCK MODE’’ and repeat the procedure again. Press the SEL/RESET button to When your selection is successfully enter the selecting mode. completed, the display changes as shown above, and then goes back to Select the desired setting by the customize item screen.
Page 118 Multi-Information Display Keyless Lock Acknowledgment When you push the LOCK button on the remote transmitter, some exterior lights flash, and a beeper sounds when you push the LOCK button again within 5 seconds to verify that the doors and the trunk are locked and the security system has set (see page ).
Page 119 Multi-Information Display Security Relock Timer If you unlock the doors with the remote transmitter, but do not open any of the doors within 30 seconds, the doors and the fuel fill door, automatically relock, and the security system sets. You can change this relock time from 30 seconds to 60 or 90 seconds.
Page 120 Multi-Information Display If the ‘‘SETTING INCOMPLETE’’ message appears, go back to ‘‘SECURITY RELOCK TIMER’’ and repeat the procedure again. Press the SEL/RESET button to When your selection is successfully enter the selecting mode. completed, the display changes as shown above, and then goes back to Select the desired setting by the customize item screen.
Page 121 Multi-Information Display DEFAULT ALL If you want to set the default settings, To set the default settings, press the When DEFAULT ALL is set, you will press the INFO ( / ) button to INFO ( / ) button to select SET see the above display for several select DEFAULT ALL, then press then press the SEL/RESET button.
Page 122: Controls Near The Steering Wheel
Controls Near the Steering Wheel (P.256) INSTRUMENT PANEL CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS BRIGHTNESS (P.121) (P.76) MULTI-INFORMATION BUTTONS HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS NAVIGATION SYSTEM / (P.118) WINDSHIELD WIPERS/ (P.198) AUDIO SYSTEM WASHERS (P.117) AUDIO SYSTEM (P.166) MIRROR CONTROLS (P.144) CLOCK (P.254) ECON BUTTON (P.124) VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA) OFF (P.333)
Page 123: Windshield Wipers And Washers
Windshield Wipers and Washers 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 speed until you release the lever. Pull the Windshield Washer wiper control lever toward you, and The wipers are not activated.
Page 124 Windshield Wipers and Washers, Turn Signal and Headlights Rear Window Wiper and Washer Rotate the switch Turn Signal and Headlights counterclockwise also to spray the window washer and turn the wiper When you shift the transmission to the reverse position with the front windshield wiper activated, the rear wiper operates automatically even if the rear wiper switch is off.
Page 125: Turn Signals And Headlights
Turn Signals and Headlights Turn Signal Push down on the Headlights Turning the switch to High Beams Push the left lever left lever to signal a left turn and up the ‘‘ ’’ position turns on the forward until you hear a click. The to signal a right turn.
Page 126 Headlights Daytime Running Lights With the headlight switch off or in position, the high beam headlights and the high beam indicator come on with reduced brightness when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position and release the parking brake.
Page 127: Instrument Panel Brightness
Instrument Panel Brightness To reduce glare at night, the instrument panel illumination dims when you turn the light switch to the position. Turning the knob to the right until you hear a tone will cancel the reduced brightness. The instrument panel will illuminate with reduced brightness when you BRIGHTNESS LEVEL unlock and open the driver’s door.
Page 128: Hazard Warning Button (P
Instrument Panel Brightness, Hazard Warning Button If you do not insert the key in the Hazard Warning Button ignition switch after opening the HAZARD WARNING BUTTON driver’s door, the illumination turns off about 30 seconds after you close the door. If you insert the key but do not turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, the illumination turns off in...
Page 129: Rear Window Defogger
Rear Window Defogger The defogger will shut itself off U.S. EX models and all Canadian models within about 10 to 30 minutes Pushing this button also turns the according to the outside temperature mirror heaters on or off. For more (over 32°F, 0°C).
Page 130: Econ Button
ECON Button Press the ECON button to activate the ECON mode. ECON ON will be ECON MODE INDICATOR displayed on the multi-information display and the ECON mode indicator will illuminate in the instrument panel. Press the ECON button again to turn it off. ECON OFF will appear on the multi- information display.
Page 131: Steering Wheel Adjustments
Steering Wheel Adjustments Make any steering wheel Push the lever forward fully to adjustments before you start driving. lock the steering wheel in position. Make sure the lever is positioned securely at the bottom of the To adjust steering column as shown. Adjusting the steering wheel position while driving may cause you to lose control of the...
Page 132: Keys And Locks
Keys and Locks These keys contain electronic You should have received a key IGNITION KEYS number tag with your keys. You will circuits that are activated by the NUMBER WITH REMOTE immobilizer system. They will not TRANSMITTER need this number if you ever have to get a lost key replaced.
Page 133: Immobilizer System
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 134: Ignition Switch
Ignition Switch LOCK (0) You can insert or ACCESSORY (I) You can remove the key only in this position. operate the audio system and the To turn the key, push it in slightly. If accessory power sockets in this your vehicle has an automatic position.
Page 135 Ignition Switch ON (II) This is the normal key START (III) Use this position position when driving. Several of the only to start the engine. The switch indicators on the instrument panel returns to the ON (II) position when come on as a test when you turn the you let go of the key.
Page 136: Door Locks
Door Locks All doors and the hatch can be MASTER DOOR LOCK SWITCH LOCK TAB locked from the outside by using the To lock Lock key in the driver’s door. To unlock only the driver’s door, insert the key, turn it clockwise, and release it. The remaining doors and the hatch Unlock unlock when you turn the key a...
Page 137 Door Locks To lock any passenger’s door when Lockout Prevention Childproof Door Locks getting out of the vehicle, pull the If you forget and leave the key in the lock tab rearward and close the door. ignition switch, lockout prevention To lock the driver’s door, remove the will not allow you to lock the driver’s Unlock...
Page 138: Remote Transmitter
Remote Transmitter UNLOCK Press this button once The ceiling light and the door LOCK BUTTON to unlock the driver’s door (or all the activated spotlights come on when doors and the hatch depending on you press the UNLOCK button if the the door lock setting).
Page 139 Remote Transmitter PANIC Press and hold this Remote Transmitter Care Replacing the Transmitter button for about 1 second to attract Avoid dropping or throwing the Battery attention; the horn will sound, and transmitter. If it takes several pushes on the the exterior lights will flash for about button to lock or unlock the doors, Protect the transmitter from...
Page 140 Remote Transmitter COIN BATTERY SCREW Remove the screw at the base of Inside the transmitter, separate Remove the old battery and note the transmitter with a small the inner cover from the keypad the polarity. Make sure the Phillips-head screwdriver. by carefully prying on the edge polarity of the new battery is the with a coin.
Page 141 Remote Transmitter An improperly disposed of battery As required by the FCC: can hurt the environment. This device complies with Part 15 of the Always confirm local regulations for FCC rules. Operation is subject to the battery disposal. following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and Install the parts in reverse order.
Page 142 Hatch The hatch will lock or unlock when INNER HANDLE you lock/unlock the driver’s door with the key, the remote transmitter, the master door lock switch, or the lock tab on the driver’s door. To unlock the hatch, turn the key clockwise twice, push the rear of the master door lock switch, or push UNLOCK twice on the remote...
Page 143 Hatch Unlocking the Hatch COVER Unlock RELEASE LEVER If the power door lock system cannot Push the release lever to the lower unlock the hatch, unlock it manually. right as shown, and push the hatch to open it. Place a cloth on the top side of the cover, then use a small flat-tipped If you need to unlock the hatch screwdriver to remove the cover on...
Page 144 Seats Front Seat Adjustments Driver’s Seat Height Adjustment See pages for important safety information and warnings about how to properly position seats and seat-backs. Make all adjustments before you start driving. To change the seat-back angle of the front seat, pull up the lever on the The height of your driver’s seat is outside of the seat bottom.
Page 145 Seats Head Restraints Front Position CUSHION 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 whiplash and other injuries.
Page 146 Seats Rear Center Position Rear Outer Position CUSHION Failure to reinstall the head CUSHION restraints can result in severe injury during a crash. Always replace the head restraints before driving. RELEASE RELEASE BUTTON When reinstalling a head restraint, BUTTON LEGS SEAT-BACK LEGS SEAT-BACK...
Page 147 Seats Active Head Restraints against whiplash and injuries to the For a head restraint system to work neck and upper spine. properly: After a collision, the activated Do not hang any items on the head restraint should return to its normal restraints, or from the restraint position.
Page 148 Seats Folding the Rear Seats Down Reverse this procedure to return the RED INDICATOR The rear seat-backs can be folded seat-back to the upright position. Pull down for more cargo room. on the seat-back to make sure it is latched. If the seat-back is not Each side folds down separately, so latched fully, the seat belt will not you can still carry one or two...
Page 149 Seats Make sure all items in the cargo area Armrest are secured. Loose items can fly forward and cause injury if you have to brake hard (See Carrying Cargo on page EX models only The lid of the console compartment can be used as an armrest.
Page 150 Mirrors Adjusting the Power Mirrors Push the appropriate edge of the adjustment switch to move the mirror right, left, up, or down. When you finish, move the SELECTOR selector switch to the center (off) SWITCH position. This turns the adjustment switch off to keep your ADJUSTMENT settings.
Page 151 Mirrors Power Mirror Heaters This heated mirror function has a timer (see page HEATED MIRROR BUTTON On U.S. EX models and all Canadian models The outside mirrors are heated to remove fog and frost. With the ignition switch in the ON (II) position, turn on the heaters by pressing the rear window defogger button.
Page 152: Power Windows
Power Windows AUTO To open or close the MAIN SWITCH driver’s window, push or pull the Closing a power window on window switch firmly down or up to the second detent, and release it. someone’s hands or fingers can cause serious injury. The window will automatically go down or up all the way.
Page 153 Power Windows When you push the main switch in, AUTO REVERSE If the driver’s window senses any obstacle while it the indicator comes on and the passengers’ windows cannot be is closing automatically, it will raised or lowered. Use the main reverse direction, and then stop.
Page 154: Parking Brake
Parking Brake If you drive without releasing the PARKING BRAKE LEVER parking brake, a beeper will sound, and you will also see a ‘‘RELEASE PARKING BRAKE’’ message on the multi-information display. Driving the vehicle with the parking brake applied can damage the rear brakes and hubs.
Page 155: Interior Convenience Items
Interior Convenience Items COAT HOOK SUN VISOR USB ADAPTER VANITY MIRROR CABLE REAR DOOR BEVERAGE HOLDER FRONT DOOR POCKET ACCESSORY POWER CARGO AREA COVER SOCKET FLOOR STORAGE COMPARTMENT GLOVE BOX AUXILIARY INPUT JACK CENTER TRAY CARGO AREA SEAT-BACK POCKETS CENTER CONSOLE BEVERAGE HOLDERS COMPARTMENT UNDER FLOOR STORAGES...
Page 156 Interior Convenience Items Cargo Area Cover To retract the cover, slip the rods out of the hooks and guide the cover so it rolls back fully into its housing. Do not store parcels on the cargo area cover. The cover may break if weight is placed on it.
Page 157 Interior Convenience Items To reinstall the cargo area cover Storing the Cargo Area Cover housing unit, place one end of the unit in the holder on the side panel, CARGO AREA COVER then push it into the side panel slightly and insert the other end into its holder.
Page 158 Interior Convenience Items Under Floor Storages Floor Storage Compartments CARGO AREA STORAGES CARGO FLOOR STRAP COVER Store the cover in its holders as To open the cargo floor, fold the To use the storage compartment shown in the illustration above. cargo floor forward.
Page 159 Interior Convenience Items Beverage Holders Accessory Power Sockets FRONT REAR BEVERAGE HOLDERS LX model only BEVERAGE HOLDERS LX model is shown. Be careful when you are using the Your vehicle has an accessory power beverage holders. A spilled liquid socket in the front console panel. that is very hot can scald you or your passengers.
Page 160 Interior Convenience Items It will not power an automotive type Console Compartment Glove Box cigarette lighter element. LEVER Make sure to put the socket cover back in place to prevent any small foreign objects from getting into the socket. On EX models only Open the glove box by pulling the To open the console compartment, handle to the left.
Page 161 Interior Convenience Items Center Tray Center Pockets KNOB PARTITION 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. There is a tray in the front of the To open the center pocket, push on center console.
Page 162 Interior Convenience Items Coat Hook Sun Visors Vanity Mirror COAT HOOK EX model is shown. To use a coat hook, slide it out To use the sun visor, pull it down. On U.S. EX models and Canadian slightly, then pull it down. You can also use the sun visor at the models side window.
Page 163: Interior Lights
Interior Lights Ceiling Light After all doors are closed tightly, the Spotlights light dims slightly, then fades out in about 30 seconds. DOOR ACTIVATED POSITION SPOTLIGHTS The ceiling light (with the switch in the center position) comes on when you remove the key from the ignition switch.
Page 164 Interior Lights Cargo Area Light SPOTLIGHTS Push Push U.S. EX model CARGO AREA LIGHT Your vehicle has a cargo area light on the left side panel of the cargo area. It comes on when you open the hatch.
Page 165: Features
Features The climate control system in your Climate Control System ....160 Disc Player Error Messages vehicle provides a comfortable Playing the FM/AM Radio (Models with navigation driving environment in all weather (Models without navigation system) ........214 conditions.
Page 166: Climate Control System
Climate Control System FAN CONTROL BAR AIR CONDITIONING BUTTON MODE CONTROL BUTTON TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAL FRESH AIR BUTTON RECIRCULATION BUTTON REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER/ HEATED MIRRORS BUTTON WINDSHIELD DEFROST BUTTON U.S. EX models and all Canadian models REAR WINDOW OFF BUTTON DEFOGGER BUTTON...
Page 167 Climate Control System Voice Control System Using Automatic Climate Control Temperature Control The automatic climate control Turning this dial clockwise increases On models with navigation system The climate control system can also system in your vehicle picks the the temperature of the airflow. be operated by voice control.
Page 168 Climate Control System When you set the temperature to its To Turn Everything Off Semi-automatic Operation lower limit ( ) or its upper limit If you press the OFF button, the You can manually select various ), the system runs at full climate control system shuts off functions of the climate control cooling or heating only.
Page 169 Climate Control System Air Conditioning (A/C) Button Recirculation Button Rear Window Defogger Button This button turns the air When the recirculation indicator is This button turns the rear window conditioning on and off. You will see on, air from the vehicle’s interior is defogger off and on (see page A/C ON or A/C OFF in the display.
Page 170: Before Driving
Climate Control System To remove fog from the inside of the Mode Control Windshield Defroster Button Use the mode control button to This button directs the main airflow windows, set as follows: select the vents the air flows from. to the windshield for faster Some air will flow from the defrosting.
Page 171 Climate Control System Sunlight, Temperature, and Humidity Sensors TEMPERATURE/HUMIDITY SENSOR SUNLIGHT SENSOR To regulate the interior temperature and humidity, the climate control system has two sensors. A sunlight sensor is located in the top of the dashboard and a temperature/ humidity sensor is next to the steering column.
Page 172 Playing the FM/AM Radio (Models without navigation system) BUTTON PRESET BUTTONS BUTTON VOL/SELECT KNOB A.SEL BUTTON FM/AM BUTTON SCAN BUTTON SEEK BUTTON SEEK BUTTON BUTTON...
Page 173 Playing the FM/AM Radio (Models without navigation system) To Play the FM/AM Radio TUNE Use the SEEK button to SEEK The SEEK function The ignition switch must be in the tune to a desired frequency. Press searches up and down from the ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position.
Page 174 Playing the FM/AM Radio (Models without navigation system) If you are Preset Each preset button can AUTO SELECT You will see a ‘‘0’’ displayed after store one frequency on AM and two traveling and can no longer receive pressing a preset button if auto your preset stations, you can use the frequencies on FM.
Page 175 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 PS name display function on.
Page 176 Playing the FM/AM Radio (Models without navigation system) Radio Data System (RDS) Category ALL PTY: All RDS category stations Press button to ROCK: Rock, classic rock and soft select an RDS category. The display rock music shows the selected RDS category COUNTRY: Country music name for about 10 seconds.
Page 177 Playing the FM/AM Radio (Models without navigation system) RDS Program Search RDS Program SCAN If the system does not find a station, This function searches a frequency The scan function samples all ‘‘NOTHING’’ will be blinking for for a strong signal from the stations with strong signals on the about 5 seconds, then the system frequency that carry the selected...
Page 178 Playing the FM/AM Radio (Models without navigation system) Adjusting the Sound Adjusts the volume level Audio System Lighting Press the sound ( ) button to based on the vehicle speed. You can use the instrument panel select an appropriate setting: bass, brightness control knob to adjust the treble, fader, balance, and SVC The system will return to the audio...
Page 179 Playing a Disc (Models without navigation system) BUTTON EJECT BUTTON BUTTON CD BUTTON DISC SLOT RDM BUTTON TITLE BUTTON RPT BUTTON SCAN BUTTON SEEK BUTTON SEEK BUTTON BUTTON...
Page 180 Playing a Disc (Models without navigation system) To Play a Disc This audio system can also play NOTE: You operate the in-dash disc player CD-Rs and CD-RWs compressed in If a file on a WMA disc is protected with the same controls used for the MP3 or WMA formats.
Page 181 Playing a Disc (Models without navigation system) The specifications for compatible The specifications for compatible To Load a Disc MP3 files are: Insert a disc about halfway into the WMA files are: Sampling frequency: Sampling frequency: disc slot. The drive will pull the disc 32/44.1/48 kHz (MPEG1) 32/44.1/48 kHz in the rest of the way to play it.
Page 182 Playing a Disc (Models without navigation system) You can see the album, artist, and Text Data Display Function The display shows up to 16 Each time you press the TITLE track name in the display. If a disc is characters of selected text data (the recorded in MP3 or WMA, you can button, the display shows you the folder name, file name, etc.).
Page 183 Playing a Disc (Models without navigation system) If you press and hold the TITLE When you turn on the audio system SEEK/SKIP Each time you button again, the display shows the next time, the system keeps your press and release the side, the first 15 characters again.
Page 184 Playing a Disc (Models without navigation system) In MP3/WMA mode In MP3/WMA mode In MP3/WMA mode FOLDER SELECTION FOLDER-REPEAT This feature, FOLDER-RANDOM This select a different folder, press the when activated, replays all the files feature, when activated, plays the button.
Page 185 Playing a Disc (Models without navigation system) SCAN The SCAN function In MP3/WMA mode To Stop Playing a Disc This feature, Press the eject button ( ) to samples all the tracks on the disc in FOLDER-SCAN the order they are recorded on the when activated, samples the first file remove the disc.
Page 186 Disc Player Error Messages (Models without navigation system) The chart on the right explains the Error Cause Solution error messages you may see in the Message display while playing a disc. UNSUPPORTED Track/File format not Current track will be skipped. The next If you see an error message in the supported supported track or file plays automatically.
Page 187 Playing an iPod (Models without navigation system) EX model iPod INDICATOR USB INDICATOR BUTTON AUX BUTTON BUTTON RDM BUTTON TITLE BUTTON RPT BUTTON SEEK (SKIP SEEK (SKIP BUTTON BUTTON BUTTON...
Page 188 Playing an iPod (Models without navigation system) To Play an iPod iPods compatible with your audio NOTE: system using the USB adapter cable Do not connect your iPod using a EX model hub. This audio system can play the audio are: files on the iPod with the same Model...
Page 189 Playing an iPod (Models without navigation system) Connecting an iPod If the iPod indicator does not appear in the audio display, check the USB CONNECTOR connections, and try to reconnect the iPod a few times. USB ADAPTER CABLE If the audio system still does not recognize the iPod, the iPod may need to be reset.
Page 190 Playing an iPod (Models without navigation system) Text Data Display Function The display shows up to 16 To Change or Select Files Each time you press the TITLE characters of the selected data. If the Use the SKIP button while an iPod is button the display mode switches text data has more than 16 playing to change files.
Page 191 Playing an iPod (Models without navigation system) The display shows items on the To Select Repeat or Shuffle Mode: selected list. Turn the VOL/ You can select any type of repeat and SELECT knob to select an item, then shuffle mode by using the RPT press the VOL/SELECT knob to set button or the RDM button.
Page 192 Playing an iPod (Models without navigation system) This feature SHUFFLE ALBUM To Stop Playing Your iPod If you reconnect the same iPod, the plays all available albums in a To play the radio when an iPod is system may begin playing where it selected list (playlists, artists, albums playing, press the FM/AM button.
Page 193 iPod Error Messages (Models without navigation system) If you see an error message on the Error Cause Solution audio display while playing an iPod, Message find the solution in the chart to the right. If you cannot clear the error USB ERROR USB ROM Error There is problem with the USB adapter unit.
Page 194 Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models without navigation system) EX model BUTTON USB INDICATOR AUX BUTTON BUTTON VOL/SELECT BUTTON RDM BUTTON TITLE BUTTON RPT BUTTON SEEK (SKIP SEEK (SKIP BUTTON BUTTON BUTTON...
Page 195 Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models without navigation system) To Play a USB Flash Memory The recommended USB flash We recommend backing up your memory devices are 256 MB or data before playing a USB flash Device higher. Some digital audio players memory device.
Page 196 Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models without navigation system) The specifications for compatible The specifications for compatible The specifications for compatible MP3 files are: WMA files are: AAC files are: Sampling frequency: Sampling frequency: Sampling frequency: 32/44.1/48 kHz (MPEG1) 32/44.1/48 kHz 8/11.025/12/16/22.05/24/32/ 16/22.05/24 kHz (MPEG2)
Page 197 Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models without navigation system) Connecting a USB Flash Memory When the USB flash memory device is connected, the USB indicator is Device shown in the display. USB CONNECTOR USB ADAPTER CABLE USB ADAPTER CABLE Unclip the USB connector by Connect the USB flash memory pivoting it, and pull out the USB...
Page 198 Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models without navigation system) Text Data Display Function FOLDER SELECTION To Change or Select Files Each time you press the TITLE select a different folder, press the Use the SKIP button while a USB button, the display mode shows you button or button.
Page 199 Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models without navigation system) To Select a File from Folder and File Pressing the button goes back To Select Repeat, Random or Scan to the previous display and pressing Lists Mode: the TITLE button cancels this You can select any type of repeat, setting mode.
Page 200 Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models without navigation system) This feature REPEAT FOLDER REPEAT This feature RANDOM This feature plays all continuously plays a file. To activate replays all the files in the selected the files in random order. To activate the repeat feature, press the RPT folder in the order they are stored.
Page 201 Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models without navigation system) FOLDER RANDOM This SCAN This feature samples all FOLDER SCAN This feature files in the selected folder in the samples the first file in each folder in feature plays the files in the selected folder in random order.
Page 202 Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models without navigation system) To Stop Playing a USB Flash Disconnecting a USB Flash Memory USB Flash Memory Device Error Memory Device Messages Device To play the radio when a USB flash If you see an error message in the You can disconnect the USB flash memory device is playing, press the memory device at any time even if...
Page 203 USB Flash Memory Device Error Messages (Models without navigation system) If you see an error message on the Error Cause Solution audio display while playing a USB Message flash memory device, find the solution in the chart to the right. If USB ERROR USB ROM Error There is problem with the USB adapter unit.
Page 204 Playing the AM/FM Radio (Models with navigation system) POWER/VOLUME KNOB FM1 ICON AM ICON SOUND ICON FM2 ICON AUTO SELECT ICON BACK GROUND ICON AM/FM BUTTON AUDIO BUTTON SCAN BUTTON TUNE BAR PRESET BUTTONS...
Page 205 Playing the AM/FM Radio (Models with navigation system) Voice Control System You can also operate the audio To Select a Station system without using the control You can use any of five methods to In addition to the standard audio controls, the audio system in your icons on the audio screen.
Page 206 Playing the AM/FM Radio (Models with navigation system) The seek function SEEK Preset Each preset button can Each preset button’s frequency is searches up and down from the store one frequency on AM and two shown on the bottom of the audio current frequency to find a station frequencies on FM.
Page 207 Playing the AM/FM Radio (Models with navigation system) AUTO SELECT If you are You will see ‘‘0’’ displayed after Adjusting the Sound traveling and can no longer receive pressing a preset button if auto your preset stations, you can use the select cannot find a strong station for auto select feature to find stations in every preset button.
Page 208 Playing the AM/FM Radio (Models with navigation system) Adjusts the front-to-back FADER This function is set to MID as the strength of the sound. To adjust the default setting when the vehicle front/rear fader, touch the FR or RR leaves the factory. If you feel the SPEAKER SETTING icon.
Page 209 Playing the AM/FM Radio (Models with navigation system) Screen Mode Audio System Lighting You can select the background You can use the instrument panel screen to display the sound level. brightness control knob to adjust the There are three screen modes: level illumination of the control panel (see page ).
Page 210 Playing a Disc (Models with navigation system) CD ICON JOYSTICK POWER/VOLUME KNOB OPEN BUTTON CD/AUX BUTTON AUDIO BUTTON SCAN BUTTON TUNE BAR RANDOM FAST FORWARD SKIP BUTTON BUTTON BUTTON REPEAT BUTTON REWIND BUTTON SKIP BUTTON...
Page 211 Playing a Disc (Models with navigation system) To Play a Disc This audio system can also play CD- If you have a disc that is a Rs and CD-RWs compressed in MP3 combination of CD-DA tracks and (In-dash single player) You operate the in-dash disc player or WMA formats.
Page 212 Playing a Disc (Models with navigation system) The specifications for compatible The specifications for compatible If an MP3 or WMA file is NOTE: MP3 files are: WMA files are: protected by digital rights management (DRM), the audio unit Sampling frequency: Sampling frequency: 32/44.1/48 kHz (MPEG1) 32/44.1/48 kHz...
Page 213 Playing a Disc (Models with navigation system) To Load a Disc CLOSE BUTTON DISC SLOT OPEN BUTTON The in-dash disc player is behind the Insert a disc about halfway into the To return the screen to the upright navigation screen. To use the disc disc slot.
Page 214 Playing a Disc (Models with navigation system) Press the AUDIO button beside the To Change or Select Tracks/Files You can also select an icon with the screen to show the audio display and joystick. Move it to left, right, up, or operate the in-dash disc player.
Page 215 Playing a Disc (Models with navigation system) In MP3 or WMA mode TRACK REPEAT (FILE In MP3 or WMA mode To continuously replay This feature, FOLDER SELECTION REPEAT) FOLDER REPEAT select a different folder, press either a track (file in MP3 or WMA mode), when activated, replays all files on side of the TUNE bar to move to the press and release the RPT button...
Page 216 Playing a Disc (Models with navigation system) TRACK RANDOM (Random In MP3 or WMA mode SCAN (TRACK/FILE SCAN) within a disc/folder) This FOLDER RANDOM This The scan function samples all tracks feature plays the tracks/files within feature, when activated, plays all (files in MP3 or WMA) in the order a disc in random order.
Page 217 Playing a Disc (Models with navigation system) In MP3 or WMA mode The system plays the first file in Using a Track List This feature, each folder for about 10 seconds. If FOLDER SCAN when activated, samples all the first you do nothing, the system then FOLDER ICON TRACK/FILE ICON...
Page 218 Playing a Disc (Models with navigation system) When playing a CD recorded with Select the desired track/file by To Stop Playing a Disc text data, each track name is shown touching the icon on the display. The To play the radio when a disc is on the audio display.
Page 219 Playing a Disc (Models with navigation system) Removing a Disc Protecting Discs To remove a disc from the audio unit, For information on how to handle fold back the screen by pressing the and protect discs, see page OPEN button (see page ).
Page 220 Disc Player Error Messages (Models with navigation system) The chart on the right explains the Error Cause Solution error messages you may see in the Message display while playing a disc. Press the eject button, and pull out the disc. If you see an error message in the FOCUS Error Check if it is inserted correctly in the disc...
Page 221 Playing a PC Card (Models with navigation system) POWER/VOLUME KNOB PC CARD ICON TRACK LIST ICON JOYSTICK PLAY MODE ICON OPEN BUTTON CD/AUX BUTTON AUDIO BUTTON SCAN BUTTON TUNE BAR SKIP BUTTON REPEAT BUTTON REWIND BUTTON SKIP BUTTON FAST FORWARD RANDOM BUTTON BUTTON...
Page 222 Playing a PC Card (Models with navigation system) To Play a PC Card Based on PCMCIA 2.1/JEIDA 4.2, NOTE: You operate the PC card player with the recommended PC cards for the When you insert a PC card into the same controls used for the radio PC card reader are: the slot, make sure you put it in and the in-dash disc player.
Page 223 Playing a PC Card (Models with navigation system) The specifications for compatible The specifications for compatible In WMA format, DRM (digital rights MP3 files are: WMA files are: management) files cannot be played. Sampling frequency: Sampling frequency: If the system finds a DRM file, it 32/44.1/48 kHz (MPEG1), 32/44.1/48 kHz skips that file and plays the next...
Page 224 Playing a PC Card (Models with navigation system) Loading a PC Card Insert a PC card straight into the slot. Press the AUDIO button beside the The drive will read the PC card and screen to show the audio display and PC CARD SLOT begin to play it.
Page 225 Playing a PC Card (Models with navigation system) There are three play modes: Folder, To select a play mode Artist, and Album. Touch the PLAY MODE icon, then choose one of the PLAY MODE ICON FOLDER MODE modes by touching its icon. When a mode is selected, it is highlighted in blue.
Page 226 Playing a PC Card (Models with navigation system) PLAY MODE ICON To select a play mode, push the Select the desired mode by touching After you select the play mode, the AUDIO button to show the audio the appropriate icon, or move the display changes to the selectable display, then touch the PLAY MODE joystick, then press ENT.
Page 227 Playing a PC Card (Models with navigation system) If you select ‘‘Play a new track list,’’ To Change or Select Tracks/Files SKIP Each time you press and the system goes into the selected release (preset 6), the player play mode immediately and begins to skips forward to the beginning of the PRESET BUTTON’S FUNCTION play the new track list.
Page 228 Playing a PC Card (Models with navigation system) FOLDER SELECTION FOLDER/ARTIST/ALBUM TRACK RANDOM (Random select a different folder, press either REPEAT This feature, when within a folder) This feature side of the TUNE bar to move to the activated, replays all the files on the plays the files within a folder in beginning of the next folder.
Page 229 Playing a PC Card (Models with navigation system) FOLDER/ARTIST/ALBUM SCAN The SCAN function FOLDER/ARTIST/ALBUM This feature, when samples all the files on the PC card RANDOM SCAN This feature, when activated, plays all files in each in the order they are recorded. To activated, samples the first file in folder/artist/album in random order, activate the scan feature, press and...
Page 230 Playing a PC Card (Models with navigation system) Using a Track List ARTIST NAME FOLDER ICON TRACK LIST ICON RETURN ICON You can also select a file directly To scroll through the display, touch In artist mode, the artist name is also from a track list on the audio display.
Page 231 Playing a PC Card (Models with navigation system) Song Search Function TITLE BY KEYWORD ICON SONG SEARCH ICON ALBUM NAME ARTIST ICON Folder mode is shown. RETURN ICON ALBUM ICON In album mode, the album name is When you select ‘‘Song Search’’ from You can then select any of three also displayed on the right side of the track list display, the song search...
Page 232 Playing a PC Card (Models with navigation system) Searching for a Song Title by Keyword To cancel the selected letter, touch the Delete icon. To select more characters, touch the More icon. FILE LIST The other character list will be shown.
Page 233 Playing a PC Card (Models with navigation system) Searching for a Song by Artist Name Searching for a Song by Album Name To Stop Playing a PC Card To play the radio when a PC card is ALBUM LIST playing, press the AM/FM button or ARTIST LIST touch the FM1, FM2, or AM icon.
Page 234 Playing a PC Card (Models with navigation system) Removing a PC Card PC Card Player Malfunction To remove a PC card from the audio If there is a problem with the PC unit, fold back the screen by card player, see your dealer. pressing the OPEN button (see page ).
Page 235 Playing an iPod (Models with navigation system) USB ICON POWER/VOLUME KNOB iPod INDICATOR JOYSTICK CD/AUX BUTTON AUDIO BUTTON SCAN BUTTON REPEAT BUTTON SKIP BUTTON SKIP BUTTON RANDOM BUTTON...
Page 236 Playing an iPod (Models with navigation system) To Play an iPod iPods compatible with your audio NOTE: This audio system can play the audio system using the USB adapter cable Do not connect your iPod using a files on the iPod with the same are: hub.
Page 237 Playing an iPod (Models with navigation system) Connecting an iPod If the audio system still does not recognize the iPod, the iPod may USB CONNECTOR need to be reset. Follow the instructions that came with your iPod, or you can find reset USB CONNECTOR instructions online at www.apple.com/...
Page 238 Playing an iPod (Models with navigation system) To Change or Select Files To Select a File from iPod Menu Use the SKIP button while an iPod is playing to change files. SKIP Each time you press the SKIP button (Preset 6), the system skips forward to the beginning of the next file.
Page 239 Playing an iPod (Models with navigation system) Press the AUDIO button to go back Using a Track List to the normal audio playing display. Pressing the CANCEL button goes back to the previous screen, and pressing the MAP button cancels the audio control display on the screen.
Page 240 Playing an iPod (Models with navigation system) This feature To Select Repeat or Random Mode: REPEAT TRACK RANDOM This feature You can select any type of repeat and continuously plays a file. To activate plays all available files from the random mode by using the RPT the repeat feature, press the RPT selected items in the iPod menu list...
Page 241 Playing an iPod (Models with navigation system) ALBUM RANDOM This feature To Stop Playing Your iPod The displayed message may plays all available albums from the To play the radio when an iPod is vary on models or versions. On selected items in the iPod menu list playing, press the FM/AM button or some models, there is no...
Page 242 iPod Error Messages (Models with navigation system) If you see an error message on the Error Message Solution screen while playing an iPod, find the solution in the chart to the right. If you cannot clear the error UNSUPPORTED Appears when an unsupported iPod is connected. message, take your vehicle to your There is no music information.
Page 243 Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models with navigation system) USB ICON POWER/VOLUME KNOB WMA/MP3 INDICATOR JOYSTICK CD/AUX BUTTON AUDIO BUTTON SCAN BUTTON TUNE FOLDER REPEAT BUTTON SKIP BUTTON SKIP BUTTON RANDOM BUTTON...
Page 244 Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models with navigation system) To Play a USB Flash Memory The recommended USB flash We recommend backing up your memory devices are 256 MB or data before playing a USB flash Device This audio system can operate the higher.
Page 245 Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models with navigation system) The specifications for compatible The specifications for compatible The specifications for compatible MP3 files are: WMA files are: AAC files are: Sampling frequency: Sampling frequency: Sampling frequency: 32/44.1/48 kHz (MPEG1) 32/44.1/48 kHz 8/11.025/12/16/22.05/24/32/ 16/22.05/24 kHz (MPEG2)
Page 246 Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models with navigation system) Some versions of MP3, WMA, or Connecting a USB Flash Memory AAC format may not be supported. If Device an unsupported file is found, the USB CONNECTOR audio unit displays UNSUPPORTED, then skips to the next file.
Page 247 Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models with navigation system) To Change or Select Files Using a Track List Use the SKIP button while a USB flash memory device is playing to FOLDER ICON change files. SKIP Each time you press the SKIP button (Preset 6), the system skips forward to the...
Page 248 Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models with navigation system) This feature To Select Repeat, Random or Scan TRACK REPEAT FOLDER REPEAT This feature continuously plays a file. To activate replays all the files in the selected Mode: You can select any type of repeat, the track repeat feature, press the folder in the order they are stored.
Page 249 Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models with navigation system) TRACK RANDOM This feature FOLDER RANDOM This TRACK SCAN This feature plays all the files in random order. feature plays the files in the selected samples all files in the selected To activate the track random feature, folder in random order.
Page 250 Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models with navigation system) FOLDER SCAN This feature To Stop Playing a USB Flash Disconnecting a USB Flash Memory samples the first file in each folder in Memory Device Device To play the radio when a USB flash the order they are stored.
Page 251 USB Flash Memory Device Error Messages (Models with navigation system) If you see an error message on the Error Message Solution screen while playing a USB flash memory device, find the solution in the chart to the right. If you cannot UNPLAYABLE FILE The system cannot read the file(s).
Page 252: Am/Fm Radio Reception
AM/FM Radio Reception Radio Frequencies 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, and atmospheric conditions.
Page 253 AM/FM Radio Reception Electrical interference from passing vehicles and stationary sources can cause temporary reception problems. 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...
Page 254: Protecting Your Discs
Protecting Your Discs General Information Protecting Discs When using CD-R or CD-RW discs, When a disc is not being played, store it in its case to protect it from use only high quality discs labeled for audio use. dust and other contamination. To prevent warpage, keep discs out of When recording a CD-R or direct sunlight and extreme heat.
Page 255 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 256 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 257: Remote Audio Controls
Remote Audio Controls The VOL button adjusts the volume If you are playing a disc, iPod or USB CH BUTTON up ( ) or down ( ). Press the top flash memory device, the system or bottom of the button and hold it skips to the beginning of the next until the desired volume is reached, track (file in MP3, WMA or AAC...
Page 258 Remote Audio Controls, Auxiliary Input Jack In MP3 or WMA mode, you can use Auxiliary Input Jack the seek function to select folders. Press and hold the top ( ) of the CH button until you hear a beep to skip forward to the first file of the next folder.
Page 259: Radio Theft Protection
Radio Theft Protection Your vehicle’s audio system will If your vehicle’s battery is If you make a mistake entering the disable itself if it is disconnected disconnected or goes dead, or the code, do not start over; complete the from electrical power for any reason. radio fuse is removed, the audio sequence, then enter the correct To make it work again, you must...
Page 260: Setting The Clock
Setting the Clock On vehicles without navigation system 1 (H) BUTTON 3 (R) BUTTON CLOCK Press and hold the FM/AM (CLOCK) button until the displayed time begins to blink, then release the button. Change the hours by pressing the 1 (H) button until the numbers advance to the desired time.
Page 261: Security System
Security System The security system helps to protect The security system will not set if the hood, hatch, or any door is not your vehicle and valuables from theft. The horn sounds and a combination fully closed. If the system will not set, of headlights, parking lights, side check the door and hatch open marker lights and taillights flash if...
Page 262: Cruise Control
Cruise Control U.S. EX models and all Canadian models Using the Cruise Control Press and release the SET/ Cruise control allows you to maintain DECEL button on the steering RES/ACCEL a set speed above 25 mph (40 km/h) wheel. The CRUISE CONTROL CRUISE BUTTON BUTTON without keeping your foot on the...
Page 263 Cruise Control Changing the Set Speed You can decrease the set cruising Even with the cruise control turned You can increase the set cruising speed in any of these ways: on, you can still use the accelerator speed in any of these ways: pedal to speed up for passing.
Page 264 Cruise Control Canceling Cruise Control EX models only Resuming the Set Speed Tapping either of the paddle shifters When you push the CANCEL button, shifts the speed up or down, but does or tap the brake pedal, the system CRUISE BUTTON not cancel the cruise control.
Page 265: Bluetooth Handsfreelink
Bluetooth HandsFreeLink On models with navigation system To use HFL, you need a Bluetooth- Using HFL Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (HFL) compatible cell phone. For a list of HFL Buttons allows you to place and receive compatible phones, pairing phone calls using voice commands, procedures, and special feature without handling your cell phone.
Page 266 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink Many commands can be spoken Voice Control Tips Press and release the HFL Talk button each time you want to together. For example, you can make a command. After the beep, say ‘‘Call 123-456-7890’’ or ‘‘Dial speak in a clear, natural tone. Peter.’’...
Page 267 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink Help Features Information Display Some phones may send battery, To hear general HFL information, As an incoming call notification, you signal strength, and roaming status including help on pairing a phone will see the following display: information to HFL. or setting up the system, say ‘‘Tutorial.’’...
Page 268 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink HFL MESSAGE A notification that there is an When there is an incoming call, or incoming call, or HFL is in use, will HFL is in use, ‘‘HFL’’ will appear at appear on the navigation screen the bottom of the map screen. when the audio system is on.
Page 269 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 266) ‘‘Edit’’ Edit the name of a paired phone (See page 267) Delete a paired phone from the system (See page 267) ‘‘Delete’’...
Page 270 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink ‘‘Redial’’ Redial the last number called (See page 270) ‘‘Transfer’’ Transfer a call from HFL to your phone, or from your phone to HFL (See page 272) ‘‘Mute’’ Mute your voice to the person at the other end of the call (See page 272) ‘‘Send’’...
Page 271 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink Apply a security passcode to the system that must be input at each key ‘‘Security’’ cycle to access the system (See page 279) ‘‘Change Passcode’’ Change your security passcode (See page 280) ‘‘System Set how you would like to be notified of an incoming call ‘‘Call Notification’’...
Page 272 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. button. If you are pairing a phone for the first time, HFL will give Phone pairing tips you information about the pairing...
Page 273 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. Press and release the HFL Talk button before a command.
Page 274 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink To hear which paired phone is To change from the currently linked To change the pairing code setting: Press and release the HFL Talk currently linked: phone to another paired phone: Press and release the HFL Talk Press and release the HFL Talk button before a command.
Page 275 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 276 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 .’’ Press the INFO button, then select Select a phonebook you want to ‘‘...
Page 277 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink Receiving a Call When you receive a call, an incoming call notification (if activated) will play and interrupt the audio system if it is on. Press the HFL Talk button to answer the call, or the HFL Back button to hang up.
Page 278 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink Transferring a Call Muting a Call Send Numbers or Names During You can transfer a call from HFL to You can mute your voice to the a Call your phone, or from your phone to person you are talking to during a HFL allows you to send numbers or HFL.
Page 279 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink Phonebook NOTE: To edit the number stored in a name: You can store up to 50 names with Avoid using duplicate name Press and release the HFL Talk their associated numbers on HFL. entries. button before a command. The numbers you store can be not only phone numbers but other types, Avoid using ‘‘home’’...
Page 280 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. button before a command.
Page 281 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink Cellular Phonebook Options Import Cellular Phonebook: Search Imported Phonebook: The entire phonebook data of the Once a phonebook has been (available on some phones) cell phone that is linked to HFL can imported, you can search the phone If you select Cellular Phonebook be imported to the navigation system.
Page 282 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink Select a person from the list. Up to three category icons are displayed in the left side of the list: Preference Home Mobile Voice List ICON Work Other If the phonebook is PIN-protected, To search for a specific name in the you will need to enter the 4-digit PIN phonebook, enter the keyword for Pager...
Page 283 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink Delete Imported Phonebook: After making a selection, the PIN Number 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 ,’’ and a list of imported phonebooks will be displayed.
Page 284 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink To change the PIN to a new number: To remove a PIN: Select ‘‘ PIN number ,’’ then select ‘‘ ’’ after you enter Do not use PIN the current PIN. Select the phonebook you want. The The display will change as shown display will change as shown above.
Page 285 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink System Setup To set a 4-digit passcode to lock the NOTE: Once a passcode is set, you 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 286 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink To change your security pass code: 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: If you get into the vehicle while you button before a command.
Page 287 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink To clear the system: Quick Language Selection This operation clears the passcodes, Canadian models only paired phones, all names in the HFL To quickly change the language: phonebook, and all imported Press and release the HFL Talk phonebook data. button before a command.
Page 288 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink Change Language Bluetooth Wireless Technology As required by the FCC: The Bluetooth name and logos are Canadian models only This device complies with Part 15 of the registered trademarks owned by To change the system language FCC rules. Operation is subject to the Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
Page 289: Before Driving
Before Driving Before you begin driving your Break-in Period ......284 vehicle, you should know what Fuel Recommendation ....284 gasoline to use and how to check the Service Station Procedures ..285 levels of important fluids. You also Refueling ........
Page 290 Break-in Period, Fuel Recommendation Break-in Period Fuel Recommendation your authorized dealer for service. Help assure your vehicle’s future Your vehicle is designed to operate reliability and performance by paying on unleaded gasoline with a pump Some gasoline today is blended with extra attention to how you drive octane number of 87 or higher.
Page 291 Service Station Procedures Refueling Remove the fuel fill cap slowly. You may hear a hissing sound as pressure inside the tank equalizes. FUEL FILL DOOR Gasoline is highly flammable The fuel fill cap is attached to the and explosive. You can be burned or seriously injured fuel filler with a tether.
Page 292 Service Station Procedures Screw the fuel fill cap back on Tighten Fuel Cap Message Turn the engine off, and confirm the until it clicks at least once. If you fuel fill cap is installed. If it is, loosen do not properly tighten the cap, it, then retighten it until it clicks at you will see a ‘‘TIGHTEN FUEL least once.
Page 293 Service Station Procedures If the system still detects a leak in Opening and Closing the Hood the vehicle’s evaporative emissions HOOD RELEASE HANDLE system, the malfunction indicator LATCH lamp (MIL) comes on. If the fuel fill cap was not already tightened, turn the engine off, and check or retighten the fuel fill cap until it clicks at least once.
Page 294 Service Station Procedures To close the hood, lift it up slightly to Oil Check remove the support rod from the GRIP DIPSTICK 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 295 Service Station Procedures Engine Coolant Check Refer to Owner’s Maintenance on page for information Checks RESERVE TANK about checking other items on your vehicle. UPPER MARK LOWER MARK Remove the dipstick again, and Look at the coolant level in the check the level.
Page 296: Fuel Economy
Fuel Economy Actual Mileage and EPA Fuel Economy Estimates Comparison. Fuel economy is not a fixed number. Highway MPG City MPG 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 297 Fuel Economy Fuel Economy Factors Use the recommended viscosity Drive Efficiently The following factors can lower your Rapid motor oil, displaying the API Drive moderately vehicle’s fuel economy: Certification Seal (see page acceleration, abrupt cornering, Aggressive driving (hard and hard braking increase fuel acceleration and braking) consumption.
Page 298 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. Miles Gallons Miles per driven of fuel Gallon Plan and combine trips...
Page 299: Accessories And Modifications
Accessories and Modifications Modifying your vehicle, or installing Before installing any accessory: some non-Honda accessories, can make it unsafe. Before you make any Make sure the accessory does not Improper accessories or modifications or add any accessories, obscure any lights, or interfere modifications can affect your be sure to read the following vehicle’s handling, stability, and...
Page 300 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 will not be seriously affect your vehicle’s compatible with the tire pressure handling, stability, and reliability.
Page 301: Carrying Cargo
Carrying Cargo Your vehicle has several convenient storage areas: Glove box FLOOR STORAGE DOOR POCKETS COIN POCKET Door pockets COMPARTMENT Seat-back pockets Under floor storages CENTER TRAY Floor storage compartment Center tray Console compartment Coin pocket Cargo area However, carrying too much cargo, or improperly storing it, can affect your vehicle’s handling, stability, stopping distance, and tires, and...
Page 302 Carrying Cargo The resulting figure equals the Load Limits The maximum load for your vehicle available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity. For is 850 lbs (385 kg). Overloading or improper example, if the ‘‘XXX’’ amount loading can affect handling and See Tire And Loading Information stability and cause a crash in equals 1,400 lbs.
Page 303 Carrying Cargo In addition, the total weight of the vehicle, all occupants, accessories, cargo, and trailer tongue load must Example 1 not exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or the Gross Max Load (850 lbs) Passenger Weight Cargo Weight Axle Weight Rating (GAWR).
Page 304 Carrying Cargo Carrying Items in the Passenger Carrying Cargo in the Cargo Area If you fold the rear seats down, tie Distribute cargo evenly on the down items that could be thrown Compartment Store or secure all items that could floor of the hatch, placing the about the vehicle during a crash or be thrown around and hurt...
Page 305 Carrying Cargo Air Intake Do not spill any liquids over the air intake or insert any foreign objects in it. This may damage the IMA battery and the power control unit. AIR INTAKE The air intake for the IMA battery and electronics is located on the rear left pillar.
Page 307: Driving
Driving This section gives you tips on Preparing to Drive ......302 starting the engine under various Starting the Engine ......303 conditions, and how to operate the Ecological Drive Assist System automatic transmissions (CVT). It (Eco Assist ......
Page 308: Preparing To Drive
Preparing to Drive Check that any items you may be You should do the following checks Fasten your seat belt. Check that and adjustments before you drive carrying are stored properly or your passengers have fastened your vehicle. fastened down securely. their seat belts (see page Make sure all windows, mirrors, Check the seat adjustment (see...
Page 309: Starting The Engine
Starting the Engine Apply the parking brake. Starting in Cold Weather In cold weather, the conventional In cold weather, turn off all starter is used instead of the IMA The immobilizer system protects your electrical accessories to reduce system starter. This is normal. vehicle f rom thef t.
Page 310 Ecological Drive Assist System (Eco Assist ) ECON MODE INDICATOR Ambient Meter ECON BUTTON ECO-drive Result ECO-guide feedback Ecological Drive Assist System (Eco The system monitors your driving Your vehicle’s fuel economy may Assist ) is a driver feedback system style, and can display how it impacts improve more with the ECON mode designed to help you develop and...
Page 311 Ecological Drive Assist System (Eco Assist ) Eco Guide Feedback During acceleration, the bar Eco Drive Bar Examples extends to the right of the center Driving Style Eco Drive Bar Center Position line. Slow, steady Deceleration Acceleration acceleration - Monitor Monitor During deceleration, the bar maximizes fuel...
Page 312 Ecological Drive Assist System (Eco Assist ) Ambient Meter Meter Background Color Fuel Economy AMBIENT METER (Background Color) Green High Blue Green U.S. model is shown. The Ambient Meter (the light behind the speedometer) changes color to show the effects of your driving style.
Page 313 Ecological Drive Assist System (Eco Assist ) Eco Assist Scoring Real Time Score A point system is used so you can monitor your driving style and the impact on fuel economy. Points are: Accumulated when your driving FIRST STAGE SECOND STAGE THIRD STAGE style is fuel efficient Deducted when your style is not...
Page 314 Ecological Drive Assist System (Eco Assist ) The score Drive Cycle Score Drive Cycle Score/Lifetime Points from your just completed trip is TROPHY represented on the Eco Score screen STAGE-UP RECOGNITION by the ‘‘plant’’ icons. ICON Lifetime Points Cumulative, or lifetime trips, which build up over time, represented by a bar graph at the bottom of the Eco Score display.
Page 315 Ecological Drive Assist System (Eco Assist ) There are three Eco stages, with five Real time scores must accumulate over time to result in a stage change. In order to build lifetime plants per stage. As you accumulate points and advance to the next stage, you need to keep your efficient driving style every time you a specified number of leaves, you make a trip.
Page 316 Ecological Drive Assist System (Eco Assist ) As you progress to a higher level, the Reset the System Complete the following steps within system monitors your driving style The following procedure clears all 30 seconds: leaves and your lifetime points. This more strictly.
Page 317 Automatic Transmission (CVT) Continuously Variable Shift Lever Position Indicators Transmission (CVT) Honda’s Continuously Variable Transmission’s unique design provides a smooth, constant flow of power. It is electronically controlled for more precise operation and better fuel economy. LX models Except LX models These indicators on the instrument If the malfunction indicator lamp panel show which position the shift...
Page 318 Automatic Transmission (CVT) Shifting LX models Except LX models To shift from: Do this: To shift from: Do this: RELEASE BUTTON SHIFT LEVER P to R Press the brake pedal and Press the brake pedal and press the release button. P to R press the release button.
Page 319 Automatic Transmission (CVT) Park (P) This position mechani- Reverse (R) Press the brake Drive (D) Use this position for pedal and the release button on the your normal driving. The cally locks the transmission. Use Park whenever you are turning off or front of the shift lever to shift from transmission automatically adjusts to starting the engine.
Page 320 Automatic Transmission (CVT) LX models Except LX models Speed Limiter Low (L) To shift to Low, press Second (S) To shift into the S When the vehicle reaches the maximum speed in any shift position, the release button on the front of the position, press the release button on shift lever.
Page 321 Automatic Transmission (CVT) Shift Lock Release This allows you to move the shift RELEASE BUTTON lever out of Park if the normal method of pushing on the brake pedal and pressing the release button does not work. Set the parking brake. Remove the key from the ignition switch.
Page 322: Driving With The Paddle Shifters
Driving with the Paddle Shifters Using the Paddle Shifters in the D position (D-Paddle Shift Mode) Except LX models When you are driving in the D position, pulling either paddle shifter switches from the ordinary automatic transmission (CVT) to the D-paddle shift mode.
Page 323 Driving with the Paddle Shifters Downshifting with the (left) The transmission control system When the transmission returns to paddle shifter allows you to increase monitors the accelerator pedal use ordinary automatic transmission the engine braking when going down and your driving conditions. When (CVT), the displayed shift indicator steep or long hills, and provides you press the accelerator pedal as in...
Page 324 Driving with the Paddle Shifters Each time you pull either paddle The automatic transmission (CVT) The transmission downshifts to first shifter, the transmission shifts one will not allow you to change shift if: speed and returns to ordinary speed up or down. If you want to You downshift before the engine automatic transmission (CVT) when shift up or down more than two...
Page 325 Driving with the Paddle Shifters Using the Paddle Shifters in the S If you keep depressing the ‘‘M’’ INDICATOR position (7-Speed Manual Shift accelerator pedal without pressing Mode) the paddle shifter, the speed will be Except LX models automatically shifted up just before With the shift lever in the S position, the tachometer’s red zone.
Page 326 Driving with the Paddle Shifters The automatic transmission (CVT) Recommended Shift Points L (Low) mode To shift to Low, will not allow you to change shift if: Drive in the highest speed number press and hold both paddle shifters that lets the engine run and simultaneously until you see L in the You downshift before the engine accelerate smoothly.
Page 327: Auto Idle Stop
Auto Idle Stop To help maximize fuel economy, The engine will not stop The engine may not stop automatically under the following automatically under the following your vehicle has an Auto Idle Stop function. Depending on conditions: conditions: environmental conditions and vehicle Vehicle speed does not go above 7 operation, the engine will shut off The IMA battery charge is low...
Page 328 Auto Idle Stop The engine automatically restarts The engine coolant temperature Auto Idle Stop Indicator when: becomes low The brake pedal is released The pressure on the brake pedal is repeatedly applied and released Under the following conditions, the slightly during a stop engine restarts even if the brake pedal is pressed: The ECON button is off, and the...
Page 329 Parking Always use the parking brake when Parking Tips If the vehicle is facing downhill, you park your vehicle. Make sure turn the front wheels toward the the parking brake is set firmly, or Make sure the windows are closed. curb.
Page 330: Braking System
Braking System Your vehicle is equipped with front Constant application of the brakes Check the brakes after driving disc brakes. The brakes on the rear when going down a long hill builds through deep water. Apply the wheels are drum. A power assist up heat and reduces their brakes moderately to see if they feel helps reduce the effort needed on...
Page 331 Braking System Braking System Design The following features are also Brake Pad Wear Indicators The hydraulic system that operates equipped: If the brake pads need replacing, you the brakes has two separate circuits. will hear a distinctive, metallic Each circuit works diagonally across Creep Aid System screeching sound when you apply the vehicle (the left-front brake is...
Page 332: Anti-Lock Brakes (Abs)
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) The anti-lock brake system (ABS) You should never pump the brake pedal. ABS Indicator helps prevent the wheels from Let the ABS work for you by always locking up, and helps you retain keeping firm, steady pressure on the If this indicator comes on, the anti- steering control by pumping the brake pedal.
Page 333 Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) If the ABS indicator and the brake Important Safety Reminders ABS cannot prevent a loss of system indicator come on together, Always steer moderately stability. and the parking brake is fully when you are braking hard. Severe ABS does not reduce the time or released, the EBD system may also distance it takes to stop the...
Page 334 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) If you think you can safely drive a U.S. models only Low Tire Pressure/ Your vehicle is equipped with a tire TPMS Indicator short distance to a service station, proceed slowly to the station, then pressure monitoring system (TPMS) When the low tire pressure/TPMS that turns on every time you start the...
Page 335 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) For example, if you check and fill Although your tire pressure is TPMS System Failure your tires in a warm area, then drive monitored, you must manually check in extremely cold weather, the tire the tire pressures monthly. pressure will be lower than measured and could be underinflated Each tire, including the spare, should...
Page 336 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) This indicator and the warning Also, the low tire pressure/TPMS Changing a Tire with TPMS indicator begins to flash, then stays If you have a flat tire, the low tire message on the multi-information display will go off, after several miles on (see page pressure/TPMS indicator will come on.
Page 337 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Never use a puncture-repairing agent As required by the FCC: in a flat tire. If used, you will have to This device complies with Part 15 of the replace the tire pressure sensor. FCC rules. Operation is subject to the Have the flat tire repaired by your following two conditions: (1) This device dealer as soon as possible.
Page 338 Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ), aka Electronic Stability Control (ESC), System The main function of the EX models only VSA Off Indicator NOTE: The vehicle stability assist (VSA) VSA system is generally known as Electronic Stability Control (ESC). system helps to stabilize the vehicle When VSA is off, the VSA off during cornering if the vehicle turns indicator comes on as a reminder.
Page 339 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 off the last time you drove the sizes may cause the VSA to vehicle.
Page 340 Towing a Trailer Your vehicle is not designed to tow a trailer. Attempting to do so can void your warranties.
Page 341: Maintenance (Minder, Fluid Checking, Minor Services, And Vehicle Storage)
Maintenance This section explains why it is Maintenance Safety ...... . 336 important to keep your vehicle well Maintenance Minder ..... 337 maintained and how to follow basic Fluid Locations ....... 347 maintenance safety precautions. Adding Engine Oil ......
Page 342: Maintenance Safety
Maintenance Safety All service items not detailed in this Wear eye protection and Burns from hot parts. Let the section should be performed by a protective clothing when working engine and exhaust system cool certified technician or qualified with the battery or compressed air. down before touching any parts.
Page 343: Maintenance Minder
Maintenance Minder Your vehicle displays engine oil life Engine Oil Life Display The remaining engine oil life is shown on the display according to and maintenance service items on the multi-information display to show this table: ENGINE OIL LIFE DISPLAY you when you should have your dealer perform engine oil Calculated Engine...
Page 344 Maintenance Minder Pressing either INFO button ( / ) switches the display from the SUB ITEM (S) MAINTENANCE SUB ITEM CODE (S) message to another display. Once you switch the display, this message will go off. Along with the message, the system message indicator comes on (see page The message appears on the multi-...
Page 345 Maintenance Minder Pressing either INFO button ( / ) switches the display from the message to another display. Once you switch the display, this message will go off. Along with the message, the system message indicator comes on (see page When the remaining oil life is 5 to 1 Press the SEL/RESET button on the percent, the multi-information...
Page 346 Maintenance Minder These messages will come on every time you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. Immediately have the service performed, and make sure to reset the display as described on page Pressing either INFO button ( / ) switches the display from the message to another display.
Page 347 Maintenance Minder This message is displayed again when you drive over 10 miles (for TOTAL PAST DUE MILEAGE U.S. models) or 10 km (for Canadian U.S. CANADA models) after seeing the 0% message. U.S. CANADA Immediately have the service performed, and make sure to reset the display as described on page Pressing either INFO button ( / ) switches the display from the...
Page 348 Maintenance Minder Maintenance Main Items and Sub Resetting the Engine Oil Life INFO BUTTONS ( / ) Items Display Your dealer will reset the display MESSAGE ENGINE OIL LIFE after completing the required DISPLAY DISPLAY maintenance service. You will see ‘‘OIL LIFE 100%’’...
Page 349 Maintenance Minder Important Maintenance Precautions If you have the required service done but do not reset the display, or reset the display without doing the service, the system will not show the correct maintenance intervals. This can lead to serious mechanical problems because you will no longer have an accurate record of when SEL/RESET...
Page 350 Maintenance Minder We recommend using Honda parts Your authorized Honda dealer knows your vehicle best and can and fluids whenever you have maintenance done. These are provide competent, efficient service. manufactured to the same high However, service at a dealer is not quality standards as the original mandatory to keep your warranties components, so you can be confident...
Page 351 Maintenance Minder U.S. Vehicles: Owner’s Maintenance Checks Lights Check the operation of You should check the following the headlights, parking lights, Maintenance, replacement, or repair of emissions control items at the specified intervals. If taillights, high-mount brake light, devices and systems may be done you are unsure of how to perform turn signals, brake lights, and any check, turn to the appropriate...
Page 352 Maintenance Minder Symbol Symbol Maintenance Main Items Maintenance Sub Items Replace engine oil Rotate tires Replace engine oil and oil filter Replace air cleaner element Inspect front and rear brakes If you drive in dusty conditions, replace Check parking brake adjustment every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
Page 353: Fluid Locations
Fluid Locations BRAKE FLUID (Black cap) ENGINE OIL FILL CAP ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK AUTOMATIC (Orange loop) TRANSMISSION (CVT) FLUID DIPSTICK (Yellow loop) WASHER FLUID ENGINE COOLANT (Blue cap) RESERVOIR RADIATOR CAP...
Page 354: Adding Engine Oil
Adding Engine Oil Reinstall the engine oil fill cap, and Recommended Engine Oil ENGINE OIL FILL CAP tighten it securely. Wait a few Oil is a major contributor to your minutes, and recheck the oil level on engine’s performance and longevity. the engine oil dipstick.
Page 355 Adding Engine Oil The oil viscosity or weight is Synthetic Oil provided on the container’s label. You may use a synthetic motor oil if API CERTIFICATION SEAL it meets the same requirements given for a conventional motor oil: it displays the API Certification Seal and it is the proper weight.
Page 356 Changing the Oil and Filter Changing the oil and filter requires Always change the oil and filter according to the maintenance special tools and access from underneath the vehicle. The vehicle messages shown on the multi- information display. The oil and filter should be raised on a service station- collect contaminants that can type hydraulic lift for this service.
Page 357 Changing the Oil and Filter Install a new oil filter according to BOLT the instructions that come with it. Make sure to clean off any dirt and dust on the contacting surface of a new oil filter. Put a new washer on the drain bolt, then reinstall the drain bolt.
Page 358: Changing The Oil And Filter
Changing the Oil and Filter Turn off the engine, let it sit for Reinstall the engine oil fill cap. Start the engine. The oil pressure several minutes, then check the oil level on the dipstick. If necessary, indicator should go out within 5 Improper disposal of engine oil can be seconds.
Page 359: Engine Coolant
Engine Coolant Adding Engine Coolant Always use Honda Long-life Anti- freeze/Coolant Type 2. This coolant is pre-mixed with 50 percent If you regularly drive your vehicle antifreeze and 50 percent distilled under severe conditions in very low water. Never add straight antifreeze temperature (under 31°F, 35°C), a...
Page 360 Engine Coolant If the reserve tank is completely The coolant level should be up to empty, you should also check the the base of the filler neck. Add coolant level in the radiator. coolant if it is low. Pour the coolant slowly and carefully so you do not spill any.
Page 361: Windshield Washers
Windshield Washers Check the fluid level in the On all Canadian models windshield washer reservoir at least If the washer fluid is low, a monthly during normal use. ‘‘WASHER FLUID LOW’’ message Do not use engine antif reeze or a appears on the multi-information vinegar/water solution in the display.
Page 362: Automatic Transmission Fluid
Automatic Transmission Fluid Remove the dipstick (yellow loop) Continuously Variable If the level is below the lower Transmission (CVT) from the transmission, and wipe it mark, add fluid into the dipstick with a clean cloth. hole to bring it to the level between the upper and lower Insert the dipstick all the way into marks.
Page 363 Automatic Transmission Fluid, Brake Fluid Insert the dipstick all the way back Brake Fluid Always use Honda Heavy Duty into the transmission securely. Check the brake fluid level in the Brake Fluid DOT 3. If it is not reservoirs monthly. available, you should use only DOT 3 The transmission should be drained or DOT 4 fluid, from a sealed...
Page 364: Brake Fluid
Brake Fluid The fluid level should be between the MIN and MAX marks on the side of the reservoir. If the level is at or below the MIN mark, your brake system needs attention. Have the brake system inspected for leaks or worn brake pads.
Page 365 Lights Headlight Aiming High Beam Headlight The headlights were properly aimed when your vehicle was new. If you HOLDING CLIP regularly carry heavy items in the cargo area, readjustment may be required. Adjustments should be done by your dealer or another qualified technician.
Page 366 Lights Install the new bulb, and turn it one-quarter turn clockwise to lock CONNECTOR BULB it in place. Push the electrical connector back onto the bulb. Make sure it is on all the way. Reinstall the cover over the back of the headlight assembly and turn it clockwise to lock it in place.
Page 367 Lights (Right side) Low Beam Headlight Install the new bulb, and turn it Install the upper part of the one-quarter turn clockwise to lock windshield washer reservoir tank BULB it in place. in the reverse order of removal. Push the electrical connector back onto the bulb.
Page 368 Lights Replacing a Front Parking Light Install the socket back into the Bulb headlight assembly. Turn it clockwise to lock it in place. BULB HOLDING CLIP Turn on the lights to make sure the new bulb is working. (Right side) Install the upper part of the windshield washer reservoir tank in the reverse order of removal.
Page 369 Lights Replacing the Front Turn Signal Pull the bulb straight out of its socket. Push the new bulb straight Light Bulb into the socket until it bottoms. NOTCH Insert the socket back into the front turn signal light assembly. BULB Turn it clockwise to lock it in place.
Page 370 Lights Pull the bulb straight out of its Replacing a Front Side Marker Turn on the lights to make sure Light Bulb socket. Push the new bulb straight the new bulb is working. into the socket until it bottoms. BULB Install the socket back into the headlight assembly.
Page 371 Lights Replacing the Rear Bulbs HOOKS CLIP TRIM HOOKS CLIP Open the hatch. Pry on the gap between the trim Make sure that all hooks are and light assembly carefully with a removed from the light assembly. Push on the area of the trim as flat-tipped screwdriver to detach Unclip the top half of the trim shown in the illustration above to...
Page 372 Lights BOLT Front Left side Front BULB ORIGINAL SOCKET Left side POSITION SNAP FASTENERS Remove the two mounting bolts Pull the rear of the light assembly Pull the whole light assembly with an 8 mm wrench. out as shown in the illustration outwards from the body carefully.
Page 373 Lights Install the new bulb in the socket by pushing it straight in the socket until it bottoms. Reinstall the socket into the light assembly. Turn it clockwise to lock it in place. Test the lights to make sure the new bulb is working.
Page 374 Lights Side Turn Signal Lights High-mount Brake Light The high-mount brake light should EX models Each outside mirror has side turn be replaced by your dealer. signal lights. The lights should be replaced by your dealer. Rear License Plate Light Bulbs The license plate has two lights above it.
Page 375 Roof Antenna, Cleaning the Seat Belts, Floor Mats Roof Antenna Cleaning the Seat Belts Floor Mats LOOP To unlock Driver’s floor mat is shown. Before using an automatic car wash, If your seat belts get dirty, use a soft On all Canadian models remove the radio antenna so it does brush with a mixture of mild soap The driver’s floor mat that came...
Page 376 Floor Mats, Dust and Pollen Filter, Wiper Blades If you remove a floor mat, make sure Dust and Pollen Filter Wiper Blades to re-anchor it when you put it back This filter removes the dust and Check the condition of the wiper blades at least every 6 months.
Page 377: Wiper Blades
Wiper Blades WIPER ARM WIPER ARMS LOCK TAB To replace a wiper blade: Disconnect the blade assembly Pivot the blade assembly toward from the wiper arm: the wiper arm until it releases Raise each wiper arm off the from the wiper arm. windshield, lifting the driver’s side Put a cloth on the edge of the first, then the passenger’s side.
Page 378 Wiper Blades Examine the new wiper blades. If 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 379 Wiper Blades Slide the wiper blade assembly REAR onto the wiper arm. Make sure it locks in place. Make sure the blade is completely installed and that its edge is not bunched up. Lower the wiper arm down against the windshield, the passenger’s side first, then the driver’s side.
Page 380 Wiper Blades Slide the new blade into the holder. BLADE Make sure it is engaged in the slot along its full length. Insert both ends of the blade into the holder. Make sure they are secure. Install the wiper blade assembly onto the wiper arm.
Page 381 Tires Tires Inflation Guidelines On U.S. models To safely operate your vehicle, your Keeping the tires properly inflated Even though your vehicle is tires must be the proper type and provides the best combination of equipped with TPMS, we size, in good condition with adequate handling, tread life, and riding recommend that you visually check tread, and correctly inflated.
Page 382 Tires If you check air pressures when the Recommended Tire Pressures Tire Inspection tires are hot (driven for several The following chart shows the Every time you check inflation, you miles/kilometers), you will see recommended cold tire pressures for should also examine the tires for readings 4 to 6 psi (30 to 40 kPa, 0.3 most normal driving conditions.
Page 383 Tires Tire Service Life Tire Maintenance INDICATOR LOCATION MARKS The service life of your tires is In addition to proper inflation, dependent on many factors, correct wheel alignment helps to including, but not limited to, driving decrease tire wear. If you find a tire habits, road conditions, vehicle is worn unevenly, have your dealer loading, inflation pressure,...
Page 384 Tires Tire Rotation 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 Front Front rating, and maximum cold tire...
Page 385 Tires Winter Driving Tire Chains Tires marked ‘‘M S’’ or ‘‘All Mount tire chains on your tires when Season’’ on the sidewall have an all- required by driving conditions or Installing improper tires on your weather tread design suitable for local laws.
Page 386 Tires When installing cables, 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 the same solution, and rinse them properly installing chains, can the brake lines or suspension.
Page 387: Checking The 12 Volt Battery
Checking the 12 Volt Battery Check the terminals for corrosion (a white or yellowish powder). To remove it, cover the terminals with a The battery gives off explosive solution of baking soda and water. It hydrogen gas during normal will bubble up and turn brown. When operation.
Page 388 Checking the 12 Volt Battery If your vehicle’s battery is On vehicles with navigation system disconnected, or goes dead, the time The navigation system will also setting may be lost. To reset the time, disable itself. The next time you turn see page on the ignition switch, the system will require you to enter a PIN...
Page 389: Vehicle Storage
Vehicle Storage If you need to park your vehicle for If the vehicle is to be stored for a as plastic sheeting, trap moisture, an extended period (more than 1 longer period, it should be which can damage the paint. month), there are several things you supported on jackstands so the should do to prepare it for storage.
Page 391: Taking Care Of The Unexpected
Taking Care of the Unexpected This section covers the more Compact Spare Tire ...... . 386 common problems that motorists Changing a Flat Tire ..... 387 experience with their vehicles. It If the Engine Won’t Start ....394 gives you information about how to Jump Starting ........
Page 392: Compact Spare Tire
Compact Spare Tire Use the compact spare tire as a Do not mount snow chains on the INDICATOR LOCATION MARK temporary replacement only. Get compact spare tire. your regular tire repaired or replaced, and put it back on your vehicle as Do not use your compact spare soon as you can.
Page 393 Changing a Flat Tire If you have a flat tire while driving, stop in a safe place to change it. HOLDER Drive slowly along the shoulder until The vehicle can easily roll off you get to an exit or an area to stop the jack, seriously injuring that is far away from the traffic lanes.
Page 394: Changing A Flat Tire
Changing a Flat Tire JACK KNOB SPARE TIRE WHEEL NUT WRENCH SPARE TIRE COVER CASING Take the box out of the spare tire. Remove the jack compartment Loosen each wheel nut 1/2 turn cover by pulling the knob. with the wheel nut wrench. Take the spare tire casing out of the cargo area.
Page 395 Changing a Flat Tire EXTENSION WHEEL NUT JACKING POINTS WHEEL COVER WHEEL NUT WRENCH EXTENSION Place the jack under the jacking On LX models Use the extension and the wheel point nearest the tire you need to Remove the wheel cover by nut wrench as shown to raise the change.
Page 396 Changing a Flat Tire Put on the spare tire. Put the BRAKE HUB 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 397 Changing a Flat Tire CARPET For normal tire WING BOLT For compact SPARE TIRE CENTER CAP spare tire SPACER CONE CASING EX models Place the flat tire face down in the Remove the spacer cone from the Remove the center cap (if spare tire well.
Page 398 Changing a Flat Tire Store the tools in the spare tire casing and the jack in its holder. Turn the jack’s end bracket Loose items can fly around the clockwise to lock it in place, and interior in a crash and could reinstall the cover.
Page 399 Changing a Flat Tire Installing a wheel cover CLIPS CLIPS WIRE SUPPORT RING LX models Align the valve mark on the wheel Make sure the wire support ring is Make sure the wire support ring is cover to the tire valve on the on the outer side of the tire valve hooked into the clips around the wheel, then install the wheel cover.
Page 400 If the Engine Won’t Start The engine normally starts with the Are you using a properly coded Do you have fuel? Check the fuel IMA motor. If the engine does not key? An improperly coded key will gauge; the low fuel indicator may start while the IMA battery charge is cause the immobilizer system not be working.
Page 401 If the Engine Won’t Start When the IMA battery charge is low, If the headlights dim noticeably or If you find nothing wrong, you will the starter motor is used to start the go out when you try to start the need a qualified technician to find engine.
Page 402: Jump Starting
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 12 volt battery. A battery can explode if you do not follow the correct procedure, seriously injuring anyone If a battery sits in extreme cold, the nearby.
Page 403 Jump Starting Start the vehicle. If the starter motor still operates slowly, check that the jumper cables have good metal-to-metal contact. Once your vehicle is running, disconnect the negative cable from your vehicle, then from the booster battery. Disconnect the positive cable from your vehicle, then from the booster battery.
Page 404: Jump Starting, If The Engine Overheats
Jump Starting, If the Engine Overheats If your vehicle’s 12 volt battery is If the Engine Overheats If the vehicle overheats, you should disconnected or goes dead, the IMA The high temperature indicator take immediate action. The only battery level gauge reading will not should be off under most conditions.
Page 405: If The Engine Overheats
If the Engine Overheats If you see steam and/or spray Look for any obvious coolant leaks, coming from under the hood, turn such as a split radiator hose. off the engine. Wait until you see Everything is still extremely hot, Steam and spray from an no more signs of steam or spray, so use caution.
Page 406 If the Engine Overheats Start the engine, and set the If the temperature stays normal, temperature to maximum heat check the coolant level in the Removing the radiator cap (climate control to AUTO at radiator reserve tank. If it has ‘‘...
Page 407: Low Oil Pressure Indicator
Low Oil Pressure Indicator This indicator should never Safely pull off the road, and shut The engine running generates the oil off the engine. Turn on the hazard pressure. When the Auto Idle Stop is come on when the engine is running.
Page 408 12 Volt Battery Charging System Indicator If the charging system The charging system indicator may indicator comes on brightly also come on if the Integrated Motor when the engine is running, the 12 Assist (IMA) battery charge drops volt battery is not being charged. below a desired level and the engine starts to recharge the battery.
Page 409: Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Malfunction Indicator Lamp If the indicator comes on If the indicator comes on repeatedly, If your vehicle’s battery has been while driving, it means one even though it may turn off as you disconnected or gone dead, these of the engine’s emissions control continue driving, have your vehicle codes are erased.
Page 410: Brake System Indicator
Brake System Indicator However, if the brake pedal does not U.S. Canada If this indicator comes on for any (Red) feel normal, you should take other reason, have your vehicle immediate action. A problem in one inspected by your dealer. There may The brake system indicator normally part of the system’s dual circuit be a malfunction with the electric...
Page 411 Fuses FUSE BOX INTERIOR COVER LABEL The vehicle’s fuses are contained in The interior fuse box label is three fuse boxes. attached on the back side of the cover. To see the interior fuse box The interior fuse box is behind the label, remove the cover by pulling it dashboard on the driver’s side.
Page 412 Fuses UNDER-HOOD Next to the battery (On the battery) The under-hood fuse is on the The under-hood fuse box is located positive terminal of the battery. To next to the battery. To open it, push open it, push the tabs as shown. the tab as shown.
Page 413 Fuses Checking and Replacing Fuses FUSE PULLER 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 , or the diagram on the fuse box lid, which fuse or fuses control that device.
Page 414 Fuses If you cannot drive the vehicle FUSE PULLER without fixing the problem, and you BLOWN do not have a spare fuse, take a fuse of the same rating or a lower rating from one of the other circuits. Make sure you can do without that circuit temporarily (such as the accessory power socket or radio).
Page 415 Fuses If the radio fuse is removed, the audio system will disable itself. The next time you turn on the radio, you Replacing a f use with one that has a may see ‘‘ENTER CODE’’ in the higher rating greatly increases the frequency display.
Page 416: Fuse Locations
Fuse Locations Amps. Circuits Protected No. Amps. Circuits Protected INTERIOR FUSE BOX 15 A Back Up Hazard 10 A (7.5 A) TPMS 10 A Stop/Horn 20 A Driver’s Power Window Not Used Not Used 10 A 10 A Door Lock Main Back Up Light 30 A 10 A...
Page 417 Fuse Locations Amps. Circuits Protected UNDER-HOOD FUSE BOXES 7.5 A Hatch Lock Not Used On the battery Next to the battery 30 A Condenser Fan Motor 10 A Left Headlight High Beam 15 A Door Lock Motor 2 (Unlock) 15 A Door Lock Motor 1 (Unlock) 10 A Right Headlight High Beam...
Page 418: Emergency Towing
Emergency Towing If, due to damage, your vehicle must If your vehicle needs to be towed, 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 419: Emergency Towing, If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck
Emergency Towing, If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck If your vehicle gets stuck in sand, mud, or snow, call a towing service Trying to lif t or tow your vehicle by the to pull it out (see page bumpers will cause serious damage.
Page 420: If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck WHEEL WRENCH Screw the towing hook into the hole, and tighten it with the wheel nut wrench. To avoid damage to your vehicle, use the towing hook f or straight, f lat ground towing only. Do not tow at an angle.
Page 421: Technical Information (Vehicle Specifications, Tires, And Emissions Controls)
Technical Information The diagrams in this section give Identification Numbers ....416 Emissions Controls ......425 you the dimensions and capacities of Specifications ........ . 418 The Clean Air Act ..... . 425 your vehicle and the locations of the DOT Tire Quality Grading Crankcase Emissions Control identification numbers.
Page 422: Identification Numbers
Identification Numbers Your vehicle has several identifying numbers in various places. VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION The vehicle identification number NUMBER (VIN) (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 423 Identification Numbers The engine number is stamped into the engine block. The transmission number is on a label on top of the transmission. The IMA Motor Number is stamped on the motor housing. ENGINE NUMBER IMA MOTOR NUMBER TRANSMISSION NUMBER...
Page 424: Specifications
Specifications Dimensions Capacities Length 172.3 in (4,377 mm) Fuel tank Approx. Width 66.7 in (1,695 mm) 10.6 US gal (40 ) Height 56.2 in (1,427 mm) Engine Change 1.202 US gal (4.55 ) Wheelbase 100.4 in (2,550 mm) coolant Total 1.332 US gal (5.04 ) Track Front...
Page 425 Specifications Air Conditioning 12 Volt Battery Refrigerant type HFC-134a (R-134a) Capacity 12 V 35 AH/20 HR Charge quantity 15.8 17.6 oz (450 500 g) 12 V 28 AH/5 HR Lubricant oil type SP-10 Fuses Lights Interior See page 410 or the fuse label Headlights High 12 V...
Page 426 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 427 DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles), Tire Labeling Temperature Warning: The temperature grade for Tire Labeling The temperature grades are A (the this tire is established for a tire that The tires that came on your vehicle highest), B, and C, representing the is properly inflated and not have a number of markings.
Page 428: Tire Labeling
Tire Labeling Load index (a numerical code Tire type code. Tire Size 2KNR Whenever tires are replaced, they associated with the maximum should be replaced with tires of the Date of manufacture. load the tire can carry). 2202 same size. The following is an Year example of tire size with an Speed symbol (an...
Page 429 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Required Federal Explanation U.S. models only (If your vehicle has tires of a As an added safety feature, your Each tire, including the spare (if different size than the size indicated vehicle has been equipped with a tire provided), should be checked on the vehicle placard or tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)
Page 430 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Required Federal Explanation Driving on a significantly under- Your vehicle has also been equipped TPMS malfunctions may occur for a inflated tire causes the tire to with a TPMS malfunction indicator variety of reasons, including the overheat and can lead to tire failure.
Page 431: Emissions Controls
Emissions Controls The burning of gasoline in your The Clean Air Act intake manifold. They are then vehicle’s engine produces several by- The United States Clean Air Act drawn into the engine and burned. products. Some of these are carbon sets standards for automobile monoxide (CO), oxides of nitrogen emissions.
Page 432 Emissions Controls Exhaust Emissions Controls Ignition Timing Control System Replacement Parts The exhaust emissions controls This system constantly adjusts the The emissions control systems are include four systems: PGM-FI, ignition timing, reducing the amount designed and certified to work to- ignition timing control, exhaust gas of HC, CO, and NOx produced.
Page 433: Three Way Catalytic Converter
Three Way Catalytic Converter The three way catalytic converter Always use unleaded gasoline. THREE WAY CATALYTIC CONVERTERS contains precious metals that serve Even a small amount of leaded as catalysts, promoting chemical gasoline can contaminate the reactions to convert the exhaust catalyst metals, making the three gasses without affecting the metals.
Page 434: Emissions Testing
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 435 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 437: Warranty And Customer Relations (U.s. And Canada Only)
Warranty and Customer Relations Customer Service Information . 432 ..Warranty Coverages ..... 433 Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Vehicles) ......434 Authorized Manuals ..... . 435...
Page 438: Customer Service Information
Customer Service Information Honda dealership personnel are Canadian Owners: When you call or write, please give trained professionals. They should us this information: Customer Relations be able to answer all your questions. Honda Canada Inc. If you encounter a problem that your Vehicle Identification Number dealership does not solve to your (see page...
Page 439: Warranty Coverages
Warranty Coverages U.S. Owners Seat Belt Limited Warranty a seat Replacement Battery Limited Your new vehicle is covered by these belt that fails to function properly is provides prorated Warranty warranties: covered by a limited warranty. coverage for a replacement battery Please read your warranty booklet purchased from your dealer.
Page 440 Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Vehicles) If NHTSA receives similar com- If you believe that your vehicle has a To contact NHTSA, you may call the defect which could cause a crash or plaints, it may open an investigation, Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at and if it finds that a safety defect could cause injury or death, you 1-888-327-4236...
Page 441: Authorized Manuals (U.s. Only) (How To Order)
Authorized Manuals Purchasing Factory Authorized Manuals (U.S. only) Service Manual: Covers maintenance and recommended procedures for The publications shown below can be purchased from Helm repair to engine and chassis components. It is written Incorporated. You can order by phone or online: for the journeyman mechanic, but it is simple enough Call Helm Inc.
Page 443: Index
Index Ambient Meter ........ . 72 Shift Lever Positions ....313 Antifreeze ........353 Shift Lock Release ..... 315 Accessories ........293 Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) Auxiliary Input Jack ...... . 252 ACCESSORY (Ignition Key Indicator ....... .
Page 444 Index Braking System ......324 Center Tray ........155 Temperature Indicator ....67 Break-in, New Vehicle ....284 Certification Label ......416 Crankcase Emissions Control Brightness Control, Chains ..........379 System ......... 425 Instruments .......
Page 445 Index Doors Low Oil Pressure Exhaust Fumes ....... . 56 Auto Door Locking ... . 107, 130 Indicator ......62, 401 Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat Auto Door Unlocking ..108, 130 Malfunction Indicator Belts by ......... 19 Childproof Door Locks ....
Page 446 Index Fuel ..........284 Ignition Fill Door and Cap ...... . 285 Keys ..........126 Gauge ..........73 Halogen Headlight Bulbs ....359 Switch ......... . 128 Octane Requirement ....284 HandsFreeLink ......259 Timing Control System ....
Page 447 Index Indicators, Messages (MID) Inflation, Recommended Tire ..376 Lap/Shoulder Belts ....17, 22 Lights On ........69 LATCH Anchorage System ... . 47 Pressures ........376 Low Fuel ........70 Information Display ......72 Lights Low Oil Pressure ....
Page 448 Index Odometer ......... . 73 Parking Over Things that Burn . 323 PGM-FI System ......426 Maintenance ........335 Change, How to ......350 Playing the Radio ....166, 198 Main Items and Sub Items ..
Page 449 Index Rear View Mirror ......144 Safety Defects, Reporting .... . 434 Shift Lever Position Indicators . 311 Safety Features ......... Rear Window Defogger ....123 Shift Lock Release ......315 Reclining the Seat-backs ....138 Airbags .........
Page 450 Index SRS, Additional Information ... 25 Sun Visors ........156 Tighten Fuel Additional Safety Precautions . 37 Supplemental Restraint Cap Message ......286 Advanced Airbag System ... 30 System ........25 Time, Setting the ......
Page 451 Index Tires Alignment and Balance .... . 377 Snow ..........379 Cleaning ........380 Specifications ......419 Vanity Mirror ........ . 156 Compact Spare ......386 Tools, Tire Changing ....388 Vehicle Capacity Load ....
Page 454: Service Information Summary
Service Information Summary Gasoline: Automatic Transmission Fluid Brake Fluid: Unleaded gasoline, pump octane (CVTF): Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid number of 87 or higher. Use Honda CVT Fluid DOT 3 preferred, or a DOT 3 or (Continuously Variable DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary Fuel Tank Capacity: Transmission Fluid) only replacement (see page...

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