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Page 3 Introduction Congratulations! Your selection of a 2009 Honda Element was a wise As you read this manual, you will find investment. It will give you years of driving pleasure. information that is preceded by a symbol. This information is One of the best ways to enhance the enjoyment of your new vehicle is to read intended to help you avoid damage to this manual.
Page 4 Introduction California Proposition 65 Warning WARNING: This product contains or emits chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Event Data Recorders This vehicle is equipped with one or more devices commonly referred to as event data recorders. These devices record front seat belt use, front passenger seat occupancy, airbag deployment data, and the failure of any airbag system component.
Page 5: A Few Words About Safety
A Few Words About Safety Your safety, and the safety of others, You will find this important safety information in a variety of forms, including: is very important. And operating this Safety Labels － on the vehicle. ● vehicle safely is an important Safety Messages －...
Page 6: Important Handling Information
Important Handling Information Your Element has higher ground clearance than a passenger vehicle designed for use only on pavement. Higher ground clearance has many advantages for off-highway driving. It allows you to travel over bumps, obstacles, and rough terrain. It also provides good visibility so you can anticipate problems earlier. These advantages come at some cost.
Page 7 Contents ........................Your Vehicle at a Glance (main controls) ................Driver and Passenger Safety (seat belts, SRS, and child protection) ............ Instruments and Controls (indicators, gauges, dashboard, and steering column) ...... Features (heating and cooling, audio, steering wheel, cruise control, and other convenience items) ..................
Page 8 Overview of Contents Contents Before Driving Technical Information A convenient reference to the What gasoline to use, how to break- ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, sections in this manual. in your new vehicle, and how to load and technical information. luggage and other cargo. Your Vehicle at a Glance Warranty and Customer Relations A quick reference to the main...
Page 9: Your Vehicle At A Glance
Your Vehicle at a Glance INSTRUMENT PANEL (P. 57) GAUGES (P. 64) DRIVER'S FRONT PASSENGER'S AIRBAG (P. 9, 25) FRONT AIRBAG (P. 9, 25) POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH (P. 80) HEATING/COOLING MIRROR CONTROLS CONTROLS (P. 93) (P. 104) POWER WINDOW SWITCHES (P.
Page 10 Your Vehicle at a Glance HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS PASSENGER AIRBAG (P. 71) (P. 70) OFF INDICATOR (P. 32) NAVIGATION SYSTEM AUDIO SYSTEM VOICE CONTROL (P. 109) ꭧ3 BUTTONS DIGITAL CLOCK (P. 189) REMOTE AUDIO ACCESSORY POWER ꭧ2 CONTROLS SOCKET (P.
Page 11: Table Of Contents
Driver and Passenger Safety ...... This section gives you important Lap/Shoulder Belt If You Must Drive with Several ........ information about how to protect Automatic Seat Belt Children ......yourself and your passengers. It shows Tensioners If a Child Requires Close ....
Page 12: Important Safety Precautions
Important Safety Precautions You'll find many safety Restrain All Children Don't Drink and Drive recommendations throughout this Children age 12 and under should ride Alcohol and driving don't mix. Even section, and throughout this manual. properly restrained in a back seat, not one drink can reduce your ability to The recommendations on this page the front seat.
Page 13: Your Vehicle's Safety Features
Your Vehicle's Safety Features Your vehicle is equipped with many features that work together to protect (11) you and your passengers 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 14: 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 Not wearing a seat belt properly belts in all seating positions. and against other occupants. increases the chance of serious Your seat belt system also includes Keep you from being thrown out of...
Page 15: Airbags
Your Vehicle's Safety Features Airbags Your vehicle also has side airbags to In addition, your vehicle has side help protect the upper torso of the curtain airbags to help protect the Your vehicle has a supplemental driver or a front seat passenger heads of the driver, front passenger, restraint system (SRS) with front during a moderate to severe side...
Page 16 Your Vehicle's Safety Features The most important things you need Always wear The rest of this section gives more What you should do: to know about your airbags are: your seat belt properly, and sit detailed information about how you upright and as far back from the can maximize your safety.
Page 17: Protecting Adults And Teens
Protecting Adults and Teens Introduction 1. Close and Lock the Doors 2. Adjust the Front Seats The following pages provide After everyone has entered the instructions on how to properly vehicle, be sure the doors, the hatch, protect the driver, adult passengers, and the tailgate are closed and and teenage children who are large locked.
Page 18: Adjust The Seat-Backs
Protecting Adults and Teens The National Highway Traffic Safety Once a seat is adjusted correctly, 3. Adjust the Seat-Backs Administration and Transport rock it back and forth to make sure it Canada recommend that drivers is locked in position. allow at least 10 inches (25 cm) See page 83 for how to adjust the between the center of the steering front seats.
Page 19: Adjust The Head Restraints
Protecting Adults and Teens 4. Adjust the Head Restraints Reclining the seat-back too far Improperly positioning head can result in serious injury or restraints reduces their death in a crash. effectiveness and you can be seriously injured in a crash. Adjust the seat-back to an upright position, and sit well Make sure head restraints are...
Page 20: Belts
Protecting Adults and Teens 5. Fasten and Position the Seat If necessary, pull up on the belt again to remove any slack, then check that Belts Insert the latch plate into the buckle, the belt rests across the center of then tug on the belt to make sure the your chest and over your shoulder.
Page 21: Maintain A Proper Sitting Position
Protecting Adults and Teens 6. Maintain a Proper Sitting In addition, an occupant who is out of Never place the shoulder portion of a lap/shoulder belt under your arm or position in the front seat can be Position This could cause behind your back.
Page 22: Advice For Pregnant Women
Protecting Adults and Teens Advice for Pregnant Women When driving, remember to sit Additional Safety Precautions upright and adjust the seat as far Never let passengers ride in the ● cargo area or on top of a folded- back as possible while allowing full If they do, they down back seat.
Page 23 Protecting Adults and Teens Do not put any accessories on seat Do not attach or place objects on Keep your hands and arms away ● ● ● Devices intended to improve Objects on If your belts. the front airbag covers. from the airbag covers.
Page 24: Additional Information About Your Seat Belts
Additional Information About Your Seat Belts Seat Belt System Components This system monitors the front seat If the indicator comes on or the Your seat belt system includes lap/ belts. If you turn the ignition switch beeper sounds when the driver's seat shoulder belts in all four seating to the ON (II) position before your belt is latched and there is no front...
Page 25: Lap/Shoulder Belt
Additional Information About Your Seat Belts Lap/Shoulder Belt To unlock the belt, press the red The seat belts in all positions except The lap/shoulder belt goes over your PRESS button on the buckle. Guide the driver's have a lockable retractor shoulder, across your chest, and the belt across your body so that it that must be activated to secure a...
Page 26: Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners
For added protection, the front seat possible. airbags would not be needed, but the belts are equipped with automatic additional restraint could be helpful. Honda provides a limited warranty seat belt tensioners. When activated, on seat belts. See your Honda When the tensioners are activated,...
Page 27 Additional Information About Your Seat Belts If a seat belt is worn during a crash, it must be replaced by your dealer. A Not checking or maintaining belt that has been worn during a seat belts can result in serious crash may not provide the same level injury or death if the seat belts of protection in a subsequent crash.
Page 28: Additional Information About Your Airbags
Additional Information About Your Airbags Airbag System Components (13) (11) (10) (12) (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) Front Impact Sensors (9) Passenger Airbag Off Indicator (10) Side Impact Sensors (First)
Page 29 Additional Information About Your Airbags Your airbag system includes: (16) Two SRS (supplemental restraint ● system) front airbags. The driver's airbag is stored in the center of the steering wheel; the front passenger's airbag is stored in the dashboard. Both are marked ‘‘SRS AIRBAG’’...
Page 30 Additional Information About Your Airbags Automatic front seat belt Weight sensors that monitor the An indicator on the instrument ● ● ● tensioners (see page 20). weight on the front passenger's panel that alerts you that the seat. If the weight is about 65 lbs passenger's side airbag has been Sensors that can detect a moderate ●...
Page 31: 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 32 Additional Information About Your Airbags Dual-Stage Airbags Dual-Threshold Airbags The total time for inflation and Your front airbags are dual-stage Your front airbags are also dual- deflation is one-tenth of a second, so airbags. This means they have two threshold airbags. Airbags with this fast that most occupants are not inflation stages that can be ignited feature have two deployment...
Page 33 If the seat is under the seat. Although Honda does under the front seats. too far forward, the airbag will inflate not encourage carrying an infant or...
Page 34: How Your Side Airbags Work
Additional Information About Your Airbags When the airbag is turned off, a Moving the front seat forcibly back How Your Side Airbags Work ● ‘‘passenger airbag off’’ indicator in against cargo on the seat or floor the center of the dashboard comes behind it.
Page 35 Although Honda does not encourage To get the best protection from the children to ride in front, if the side airbags, front seat occupants...
Page 36: How Your Side Curtain Airbags Work
Additional Information About Your Airbags How Your Side Curtain Airbags If the impact is on the passenger's To get the best protection from the side, the passenger's side curtain side curtain airbags, occupants Work airbag will inflate even if there are no should wear their seat belts and sit occupants on that side of the vehicle.
Page 37: How The Srs Indicator Works
Additional Information About Your Airbags How the SRS Indicator Works If the indicator comes on at any other time, or does not come on at all, you The SRS indicator alerts Ignoring the SRS indicator can should have the system checked by you to a potential problem result in serious injury or death your dealer.
Page 38: How The Side Airbag Off Indicator Works
Additional Information About Your Airbags How the Side Airbag Off Indicator How the Passenger Airbag Off Be aware that objects placed on the front seat can cause the indicator to Works Indicator Works come on. U.S. Canada PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR If no weight is detected on the front seat, the airbag will be automatically shut off.
Page 39: Airbag Service
Additional Information About Your Airbags If the indicator comes on with no Airbag Service If your vehicle has a moderate to ● front seat passenger and no objects Your airbag systems are virtually Even if your airbags severe impact. on the seat, or with an adult riding maintenance free, and there are no do not inflate, your dealer should there, something may be interfering...
Page 40: Additional Safety Precautions
Honda side airbag cutoff system from Automobile Customer Service at working properly. (800) 999-1009.
Page 41: Protecting Children － General Guidelines
Protecting Children － General Guidelines All Children Must Be Restrained Each year, many children are injured Children who are unrestrained or killed in vehicle crashes because or improperly restrained can be they are either unrestrained or not seriously injured or killed in a properly restrained.
Page 42: All Children Should Sit In A Back Seat
Protecting Children － General Guidelines Small Children All Children Should Sit in a Back The Passenger's Front Airbag Can Pose Serious Risks Placing a forward-facing child seat in Seat the front seat of a vehicle equipped According to accident statistics, Front airbags have been designed to with a passenger's front airbag can be children of all ages and sizes are...
Page 43 Protecting Children － General Guidelines To remind you of the passenger's U.S. Models front airbag hazards, and that children must be properly restrained in a back seat, your vehicle has SUN VISORS DASHBOARD warning labels on the dashboard (U.S. models) and on the front visors. Please read and follow the instructions on these labels.
Page 44: Children
Protecting Children － General Guidelines If You Must Drive with Several If a Child Requires Close If a child requires physical attention or frequent visual contact, we Children Attention Your vehicle has two back seats Many parents say they prefer to put strongly recommend that another where children can be properly an infant or a small child in the front...
Page 45 Protecting Children － General Guidelines Additional Safety Precautions Make sure any unused seat belt Lock all doors, the tailgate and the ● ● that a child can reach is buckled, hatch when your vehicle is not in Never hold an infant or child on ●...
Page 46: Protecting Infants And Small Children
Protecting Infants and Small Children Rear-facing Child Seat Placement Protecting Infants Two types of seats may be used: a A rear-facing child seat can be placed seat designed exclusively for infants, in any seating position in the back or a convertible seat used in the rear- seat, but not in the front.
Page 47: Protecting Small Children
Protecting Infants and Small Children In any of these situations, we Protecting Small Children We also recommend that a small strongly recommend that you install child use the child seat until the child the child seat directly behind the reaches the weight or height limit for front passenger's seat, move the seat the seat.
Page 48: Selecting A Child Seat
Protecting Infants and Small Children, Selecting a Child Seat Even with advanced front airbags Selecting a Child Seat In seating positions and vehicles not that automatically turn the When buying a child seat, you need equipped with LATCH, a LATCH- passenger's front airbag off (see page to choose either a conventional child compatible child seat can be installed...
Page 49: Installing A Child Seat
Selecting a Child Seat, Installing a Child Seat Installing a Child Seat A child seat secured with a seat belt The child seat should fit the vehicle seating position (or positions) After selecting a proper child seat should be installed as firmly as where it will be used.
Page 50: Installing A Child Seat With Latch
Installing a Child Seat Installing a Child Seat with LATCH MARKS Rigid-type ANCHOR COVER To install a LATCH-compatible child 3. Place the child seat on the vehicle seat: seat, then attach the seat to the LOWER ANCHORS lower anchors according to the Your vehicle is equipped with 1.
Page 51 Installing a Child Seat TETHER ANCHOR ANCHOR COVER Flexible-type Other LATCH-compatible seats have 5. Remove the head restraint (see 7. Slide the anchor cover open. a flexible-type connector as shown page 85). Make sure the removed above. head restraints are secured in the cargo area, and reinstalled when 4.
Page 52: Installing A Child Seat With A Lap/Shoulder Belt
Installing a Child Seat Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/ TETHER ANCHOR 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 child...
Page 53 Installing a Child Seat 2. To activate the lockable retractor, 4. After confirming that the belt is 5. Push and pull the child seat slowly pull the shoulder part of the locked, grab the shoulder part of forward and from side-to-side to belt all the way out until it stops, the belt near the buckle, and pull verify that it is secure enough to...
Page 54: Installing A Child Seat With A Tether
Installing a Child Seat Installing a Child Seat with a TETHER STRAP HOOK TETHER ANCHOR Tether TETHER ANCHORAGE POINTS ANCHOR COVER TETHER ANCHOR 1. After securing the child seat in the 3. Attach the tether strap hook to the desired position (see page 46), anchor, making sure the strap is remove the head restraint (see not twisted.
Page 55: Protecting Larger Children
Protecting Larger Children When a child reaches the Checking Seat Belt Fit 3. Does the shoulder belt cross recommended weight or height limit between the child's neck and arm? for a forward-facing child seat, the 4. Is the lap part of the belt as low as child should sit in a back seat on a possible, touching the child's booster seat and wear a lap/shoulder...
Page 56: Using A Booster Seat
Protecting Larger Children Using a Booster Seat Booster seats can be high-back or When Can a Larger Child Sit in low-back. Whichever style you select, Front make sure the booster meets federal The National Highway Traffic Safety safety standards and that you follow Administration and Transport Canada recommend that all children the booster seat maker's...
Page 57 Protecting Larger Children Of course, children vary widely. And If you decide that a child can safely Additional Safety Precautions while age may be one indicator of ride up front, be sure to: Do not let a child wear a seat belt ●...
Page 58: Carbon Monoxide Hazard
Carbon Monoxide Hazard Your vehicle's exhaust contains With the tailgate or hatch open, air carbon monoxide gas. Carbon flow can pull exhaust gas into your Carbon monoxide gas is toxic. monoxide should not enter the vehicle's interior and create a Breathing it can cause vehicle in normal driving if you hazardous condition.
Page 59: Safety Labels
Safety Labels These labels are in the locations shown. They warn you of potential 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. dashboard label which may be removed by the owner), contact your dealer for a replacement.
Page 60 Safety Labels DOORJAMBS U.S. models Canadian models HOOD U.S. models Canadian models RADIATOR CAP...
Page 61 Instruments and Controls ..This section gives information about Controls Near the Steering Reclining the Front Seats ............. the controls and displays that Wheel Folding the Rear Seats ..contribute to the daily operation of Windshield Wipers and Removing the Rear Seats ........
Page 62: Control Locations
Control Locations INSTRUMENT PANEL (P. 57) GAUGES (P. 64) POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH (P. 80) AUDIO SYSTEM (P. 109) MIRROR CONTROLS (P. 93) HEATING/COOLING POWER WINDOW CONTROLS SWITCHES (P. 104) (P. 92) VEHICLE STABILITY ꭧ USB ADAPTER CABLE ASSIST (VSA) OFF (P.
Page 63: Instrument Panel
Instrument Panel PARKING BRAKE AND DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS CRUISE MAIN INDICATOR CRUISE CONTROL BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR INDICATOR (P. 60) (P. 60) INDICATOR (P. 60) (P. 58, 297) MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHTS ON INDICATOR (P. 61) LAMP (P. 58, 296) SEAT BELT REMINDER HIGH BEAM INDICATOR INDICATOR (P.
Page 64: Instrument Panel Indicators
Instrument Panel Indicators The instrument panel has many Parking Brake Seat Belt Reminder U.S. Canada indicators that give you important and Brake Indicator information about your vehicle. System Indicator This indicator comes on when you (Red) turn the ignition switch to the ON Malfunction Indicator This indicator has two functions: (II) position.
Page 65 Instrument Panel Indicators If either of you do not fasten your Maintenance Minder U.S. Canada seat belt while driving, the beeper Indicator Side Airbag Off will sound and the indicator will flash Indicator This indicator comes on for a few again at regular intervals.
Page 66 Instrument Panel Indicators Immobilizer System Turn Signal and Daytime Running Lights Indicator Indicator Hazard Warning Indicators If this indicator comes on when the This indicator comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition The left or right turn signal indicator ignition switch is turned to the ON switch to the ON (II) position.
Page 67 Instrument Panel Indicators Lights On Indicator Washer Level Indicator When the indicator comes on, there is about 2.8 U.S. gal (10.5 L) of fuel remaining in the tank before the This indicator reminds you that the Canadian models only needle reaches E. There is a small exterior lights are on.
Page 68 Instrument Panel Indicators Vehicle Stability Assist VSA OFF Indicator Low Tire Pressure (VSA) System Indicator Indicator It comes on as a reminder that you This indicator normally comes on for This indicator normally comes on for have turned off the vehicle stability a few seconds when you turn the a few seconds when you turn the assist (VSA) system.
Page 69 Instrument Panel Indicators Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Indicator This indicator normally comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. If this indicator comes on and stays on at any other time, or if it does not come on when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, there is a problem with the TPMS;...
Page 70 Gauges SPEEDOMETER TACHOMETER FUEL GAUGE SELECT/RESET KNOB INFORMATION DISPLAY TEMPERATURE GAUGE ODOMETER/TRIP METER/ OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE U.S. model is shown. ꭧ CHECK FUEL CAP MESSAGE INDICATOR ꭧ: If equipped.
Page 71 Gauges Odometer The odometer shows the total ODOMETER TRIP METER A distance your vehicle has been driven. It measures miles in U.S. models and kilometers in Canadian models. It is illegal under U.S. federal law and Canadian provincial ENGINE OIL and territorial regulations to TRIP METER B LIFE...
Page 72 Gauges Trip Meter Fuel Gauge Check Fuel Cap Message This shows the number of miles This shows how much fuel you have. Your vehicle's onboard diagnostic (U.S.) or kilometers (Canada) driven It may show slightly more or less system will detect a loose or missing since you last reset it.
Page 73 Gauges If the system still detects a leak in Temperature Gauge Maintenance Minder your vehicle's evaporative emissions This shows the temperature of the The information display in the system, the malfunction indicator engine's coolant. During normal instrument panel shows you the lamp (MIL) comes on.
Page 74 Gauges Outside Temperature Indicator In certain weather conditions, To adjust the outside temperature On EX and SC models temperature readings near freezing indicator, make sure the odometer is This indicator displays the outside (32°F, 0°C) could mean that ice is shown in the display, then press and temperature in Fahrenheit (U.S.
Page 75: Controls Near The Steering Wheel
Controls Near the Steering Wheel HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS (P. 71) (P. 70) MANUAL TRANSMISSION (P.217) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION NAVIGATION SYSTEM (P.219) VOICE CONTROL ꭧ3 BUTTONS ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET REMOTE AUDIO ꭧ2 CONTROLS (P.100) (P. 191) REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER BUTTON (P. 74) ꭧ1 HORN VSA OFF SWITCH...
Page 76: Windshield Wipers And Washers
Windshield Wipers and Washers Windshield Wiper Push the right lever up or down to Rear Window Wiper and Washer select a position. MIST － The wipers run at high speed until you release the lever. OFF － The wipers are not activated. INT －...
Page 77: Turn Signals And Headlights
Turn Signals and Headlights Turn Signal － Push down on the Headlights － Turning the switch to the ‘‘ ’’ position turns on the lever to signal a left turn and up to signal a right turn. To signal a lane parking lights, taillights, instrument change, push lightly on the lever, panel lights, side-marker lights, and...
Page 78 Turn Signals and Headlights, Instrument Panel Brightness High Beams － Push the lever back Daytime Running Lights Instrument Panel Brightness until you hear a click to turn on the With the headlight switch off, the high beams. The blue high beam daytime running lights come on indicator will come on (see page 61).
Page 79 Instrument Panel Brightness, Hazard Warning Button The instrument panel will illuminate Hazard Warning Button BRIGHTNESS LEVEL with reduced brightness when you unlock and open the driver's door. The brightness will increase slightly when you insert the key in the ignition switch, then go to normal brightness when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position.
Page 80 Rear Window Defogger, Steering Wheel Adjustment Rear Window Defogger Make sure the rear window is clear Steering Wheel Adjustment and you have good visibility before Make any steering wheel adjustment starting to drive. before you start driving. The defogger wires on the inside of the rear window can be accidentally damaged.
Page 81 Steering Wheel Adjustment, Keys and Locks 3. Push the lever up to lock the Keys and Locks steering wheel in that position. MASTER VALET 4. Make sure you have securely NUMBER KEYS locked the steering wheel in place (BLACK) (LIGHT by trying to move it up and down.
Page 82 If an ever have to get a key replaced. Use work to start the engine if the circuits improperly coded key (or other only Honda-approved key blanks. are damaged. device) is used, the engine's fuel system is disabled.
Page 83 Immobilizer System, Remote Transmitter If the system repeatedly does not Remote Transmitter As required by the FCC: recognize the coding of your key, This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the contact your dealer. LOCK following two conditions: (1) This device BUTTON...
Page 84: Remote Transmitter
Remote Transmitter UNLOCK － Press this button once Remote Transmitter Care Replacing the Transmitter Battery Avoid dropping or throwing the to unlock the driver's door. Push it ● transmitter. twice to unlock the passenger's door ROUND COVER and the hatch. Some exterior lights Protect the transmitter from ●...
Page 85 Remote Transmitter, Ignition Switch To replace the battery, remove the Ignition Switch As required by the FCC: round cover on the back of the This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the transmitter by turning it following two conditions: (1) This device counterclockwise with a coin.
Page 86 Ignition Switch, Door Locks If the front wheels are turned, the You will hear a reminder beeper if Power Door Locks anti-theft lock may make it difficult to you leave the key in the LOCK (0) or DOOR LOCK SWITCH turn the key.
Page 87: Door Locks
Door Locks The lock tab on the passenger's door Rear Doors Hatch locks and unlocks only that door. Pulling up on the driver's door lock tab only unlocks the driver's door. To lock the driver's door, remove the Unlock key from the ignition switch, push the lock tab down or push the door lock switch down, then close the door.
Page 88 Door Locks Lock the hatch by pushing down Tailgate ● the lock tab on the driver's door (see page 80), or by using the master key in the driver's door lock. Lock or unlock the hatch with the ● master door lock switch. With the hatch unlocked, open it by pulling the handle and lifting up.
Page 89 Door Locks, Seats Front Seat See page 210 for information on Seat Adjustments cargo loading. Keep the tailgate and See pages 11－ 13 for important safety information and warnings about how to the hatch closed at all times while properly position seats and seat-backs. driving to avoid damaging them, and to prevent exhaust gas from getting Make all seat adjustments before you...
Page 90 Seats Rear Seat Driver's Seat Height Adjustment SEAT-BACK ADJUSTMENT STRAP To change the seat-back angle of the front seat, pull up on the lever on the To change the angle of the rear seat- To adjust the height of the driver's outside of the seat bottom.
Page 91 Seats Front Seat Armrests Head Restraints On EX model See page 13 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 92 Seats Adjusting the Head Restraint Removing the Head Restraint Failure to reinstall the head Front Rear CUSHION restraints can result in severe injury during a crash. Always replace the head restraints before driving. RELEASE When reinstalling a head restraint, BUTTON put the legs back in place.
Page 93 Seats Reclining the Front Seats 2. Adjust the front seats forward as far as possible. Pull up the seat- back angle adjustment lever and pivot the seat-back backward until it is level with the rear seat cushion. 3. Move the front seat backward until it touches the rear seat.
Page 94 Seats Folding the Rear Seats SEAT-BACK ADJUSTMENT STRAP RELEASE STRAP To create more cargo space, you can fold up each rear seat to each side wall separately. 1. Lower the head restraint to its lowest position. 2. Pull the seat-back adjustment strap 3.
Page 95 Seats Reverse this procedure to return the GRAB RAIL SEAT SUPPORT rear seat to the upright position. When not in use, store the fastening strap hook in the fabric pocket on the bottom of the seat cushion. Make sure the seat is locked securely. FASTENING STRAP 4.
Page 96 Seats Removing the Rear Seats LOCK LEVER STEEL HANDLE COVER RELEASE STRAP 2. Remove the cover between the 3. Push the lock lever forward to seat cushion and the side wall by unlock the seat and fold down the Both seats can be removed to give pulling the tab and pulling the seat support.
Page 97 Seats Reverse this procedure to reinstall STEEL HANDLE the seat. Make sure the seats are securely locked in place before driving. Always remove an unsecured seat from the vehicle before driving. A seat that is not locked in place could be thrown about and cause injury in a sudden stop or crash.
Page 98: Power Windows
Power Windows AUTO REVERSE － If the driver's DRIVER'S WINDOW SWITCH window senses any obstacle while it is Closing a power window on closing automatically, it will reverse someone's hands or fingers can direction, and then stop. To close the cause serious injury.
Page 99 Mirrors Adjusting the Power Mirrors 3. Push the appropriate edge of the adjustment switch to move the SELECTOR SWITCH mirror right, left, up, or down. 4. When you finish, move the selector switch to the center (off) position. This turns the adjustment switch off to keep your settings.
Page 100 Rear Windows, Parking Brake Rear Windows Parking Brake PARKING BRAKE LEVER Driving the vehicle with the parking brake applied can damage the rear brakes and axles. A beeper will sound if the vehicle is driven with the parking brake on. To open a rear window, pull the lever To apply the parking brake, pull the lever up fully.
Page 101: Interior Lights
Interior Lights When the switch is in the door Light Control Switch Individual Map Lights activated position: On EX and SC models On EX and SC models The individual map lights come on ● DOOR ACTIVATED POSITION when any door is opened, or when the remote transmitter is used to unlock the doors (see page 77).
Page 102 Interior Lights Courtesy Light Ceiling Light Cargo Area Light On vehicles with navigation system The cargo area light has a three- position switch. In the center position, the light comes on when you open the hatch. Ignition Switch Light The ignition switch light comes on when you unlock the driver's door, and fades out about 30 seconds after you close the door.
Page 103: Interior Convenience Items
Interior Convenience Items CARGO AREA CARGO AREA COIN TRAY SIDE POCKET ꭧ OVERHEAD CONSOLE DOOR POCKETS ꭧ VANITY MIRRORS BEVERAGE HOLDERS ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET GLOVE BOX CENTER LOWER ꭧ POCKET ꭧ SEAT-BACK POCKET BEVERAGE HOLDERS ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET LX model EX model SC model ꭧ: If equipped.
Page 104 Interior Convenience Items Cooler Box To reinstall the lid, vertically set the On EX model rear lid hinge to the pins on the box and push down. The lid must be vertical as shown in the illustration. To remove the cooler box, rotate the handle up to the unlocked position.
Page 105 Interior Convenience Items NOTE: The cooler box must be Beverage Holders locked to floor base while driving. Be careful when you are using the beverage holders. A spilled liquid that is very hot can scald you or your passengers. Spilled liquids can also damage the upholstery, and electrical components in the interior.
Page 106 Interior Convenience Items Accessory Power Sockets Glove Box Sun Visor Your vehicle has one, two, or three Open the glove box by pulling the accessory power sockets, depending bottom of the handle. Close it with a on the model. All models have a front firm push.
Page 107 Interior Convenience Items Vanity Mirror Overhead Console You may also store small items in this holder. Make sure they are small On EX and SC models On EX and SC models enough to let the holder close and latch, and that they are not heavy enough to cause the holder to pop open while driving.
Page 109 Features ....The heating and air conditioning To Defog and Defrost Disc Player Error Messages system in your vehicle provides a To Remove Exterior Frost or Ice (Models with navigation ..........comfortable driving environment in all From the Windows system) ....
Page 110 Vents, Heating, and A/C FAN CONTROL DIAL TEMPERATURE MODE CONTROL DIAL CONTROL DIAL DEFROST POSITION RECIRCULATION BUTTON REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER A/C (AIR CONDITIONING) BUTTON BUTTON MAX A/C POSITION...
Page 111 Vents, Heating, and A/C Air Flow Controls The outside air intakes for the The system automatically turns heating and cooling system are at the on the A/C and switches to Fan Control Dial Turn this dial clockwise to increase base of the windshield. Keep this recirculation mode.
Page 112 Vents, Heating, and A/C Air flows from the defroster Using the Heater 3. Select vents at the base of the windshield. The heater uses engine coolant to 4. If the outside air is humid, select warm the air. If the engine is cold, it recirculation mode.
Page 113 Vents, Heating, and A/C Dehumidify the Interior To Defog and Defrost When you select , the Air conditioning, as it cools, removes To remove fog from the inside of the system automatically turns on the moisture from the air. When used in windows: A/C.
Page 114 Vents, Heating, and A/C To Remove Exterior Frost or Ice To Turn Everything Off Turning the fan speed control dial all From the Windows 1. Select . The system the way to the left shuts the system automatically switches to fresh air off.
Page 115: Audio System
Audio System An audio system is standard on all models. Read the appropriate pages (as shown below) to use your LX model EX and SC models vehicle's audio system. For vehicles without navigation system, see pages 110 through 126. For vehicles with navigation system, see pages 127 through 182.
Page 116 Playing the FM/AM Radio (Models without navigation system) EX and SC models LX model VOL/PWR KNOB STEREO INDICATOR AM/FM BUTTON SCAN BUTTON A.SEL BUTTON AM/FM BUTTON SEEK/SKIP BUTTON STEREO INDICATOR SCAN A.SEL INDICATOR BUTTON SEEK/SKIP BAR TUNE KNOB VOL/PWR KNOB PRESET BUTTONS SCAN BUTTON PRESET BUTTONS...
Page 117 Playing the FM/AM Radio (Models without navigation system) SEEK － The seek function searches Preset － Each preset button can To Play the Radio The ignition switch must be in the up and down from the current store one frequency on AM and two ACCESSORY (I) or the ON (II) frequency to find a station with a frequencies on FM.
Page 118 Playing the FM/AM Radio (Models without navigation system) AUTO SELECT － If you are Balance/Fader － These two For information on FM/AM radio traveling far from home and can no frequencies and reception, see page modes adjust the strength of the longer receive your preset stations, 186.
Page 119 Playing the XM Radio (Models without navigation system) ® Radio ® On EX and SC models Your vehicle is capable of receiving Radio anywhere in the United ® CHANNEL INDICATOR States, and Canada except Hawaii CATEGORY INDICATOR and Alaska. ® is a registered trademark of XM VOL/PWR KNOB XM BUTTON...
Page 120 Playing the XM Radio (Models without navigation system) ® XM Radio receives signals from two Operating the XM Radio Each time you press and release the satellites to produce clear, high- To listen to the XM Radio, turn the DISP/MODE button, the display quality digital reception.
Page 121 Playing the XM Radio (Models without navigation system) ® SCAN － The scan function gives Preset － You can store up to 12 5. Press the XM button again. The you sampling of all channels while in preset channels using the six preset other XM band will show.
Page 122 Playing the XM Radio (Models without navigation system) ® ‘‘NO SIGNAL’’ － The signal is XM Radio Display Messages currently too weak. Move the vehicle ‘‘LOADING’’ － XM is loading the to an area away from tall buildings, audio or program information. and with an unobstructed view of the southern horizon.
Page 123 Playing the XM Radio (Models without navigation system) ® The XM satellites are in orbit over the equator; therefore, objects south Signal may be blocked Signal weaker in of the vehicle may cause satellite by mountains or large these areas. reception interruptions.
Page 124 Playing the XM Radio (Models without navigation system) ® As required by the FCC: After you've registered with XM Radio, Depending on where you drive, you keep your audio system in the XM Radio Changes or modifications not expressly may experience reception problems. mode while you wait for activation.
Page 125 Playing a Disc (Models without navigation system) LX model EX and SC models EJECT BUTTON CD/AUX BUTTON FOLDER INDICATOR CD/TAPE BUTTON EJECT BUTTON CD SLOT RANDOM INDICATOR REPEAT INDICATOR DISC INDICATOR CD SLOT RPT (REPEAT) BUTTON VOL/PWR KNOB RANDOM INDICATOR VOL/PWR SEEK/SKIP FOLDER KNOB...
Page 126 Playing a Disc (Models without navigation system) On EX and SC models To Play a Disc When playing a disc in WMA, you will see ‘‘WMA’’ in the display. The To load or play discs, the ignition The disc player can also play CD-Rs switch must be in the ACCESSORY and CD-RWs compressed in MP3 or folder and track numbers are...
Page 127 Playing a Disc (Models without navigation system) SEEK/SKIP － Each time you press Insert the disc about halfway into the If you turn the system off while a disc disc slot. The drive will pull the disc is playing, either with the VOL/PWR and release the , the player skips in the rest of the way and begin to...
Page 128 Playing a Disc (Models without navigation system) REPEAT (TRACK/FILE REPEAT) On EX and SC models On EX and SC models － To continuously replay a track In MP3/WMA mode In MP3/WMA mode FOLDER-REPEAT － This feature, FOLDER-RANDOM － This (files in MP3/WMA mode), press when activated, replays all the files feature, when activated, plays the and release the RPT button.
Page 129 Playing a Disc (Models without navigation system) To Stop Playing a Disc On EX and SC models On EX and SC models SCAN － The scan function samples In MP3/WMA mode Press the eject button ( ) to FOLDER SCAN － This feature, all tracks/files on the disc in the remove the disc.
Page 130 Playing a Disc (Models without navigation system) Audio System Malfunction Operating the Optional Disc If you select an empty slot in the See pages 125 and 126 for magazine, the changer will search for Changer information on error messages. On LX model the next available disc to load and An optional six disc changer is play.
Page 131 Disc Player Error Messages (Models without navigation system) Error The chart on the right explains the Cause Solution Message error messages you may see in the ꐀ HEAT ERROR High temperature Will disappear when the temperature returns to display while playing a disc. normal.
Page 132 Disc Changer Error Messages (Models without navigation system) Error If you see an error message in the Cause Solution Message display while playing a disc, find the Press the EJECT button, and pull out the disc. cause in the chart to the right. If you Check if it is inserted correctly in the disc cannot clear the error message, take FOCUS error...
Page 133 Playing the FM/AM Radio (Models with navigation system) Voice Control System Playing the FM/AM Radio In addition to the standard audio controls, the audio system in your vehicle can be operated using the FM1 ICON voice control system. See the FM2 ICON navigation section in your Quick Start Guide for an overview of this...
Page 134 Playing the FM/AM Radio (Models with navigation system) To Play the FM/AM Radio The band and frequency that the To Select a Station The ignition switch must be in the radio was last tuned to are displayed. You can use any of five methods to ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position.
Page 135 Playing the FM/AM Radio (Models with navigation system) SCAN － The scan function samples Preset － Each preset button can AUTO SELECT － If you are all stations with strong signals on the store one frequency on AM and two traveling far from home and can no selected band.
Page 136 Playing the FM/AM Radio (Models with navigation system) You will see a ‘‘0’’ displayed after Adjusting the Sound SPEAKER SETTING pressing a preset button if auto select cannot find a strong station for every preset button. If you do not like the stations auto select has stored, you can store other frequencies on the preset buttons as previously described.
Page 137 Playing the FM/AM Radio (Models with navigation system) BALANCE － Adjusts the side-to- Screen Mode This function is set to Mid as the You can select the background side strength of the sound. default setting when the vehicle screen to display the sound level. To adjust the left/right balance, leaves the factory.
Page 138: Playing The Xm Radio (Models With Navigation System)
Playing the XM Radio (Models with navigation system) ® XM RADIO ICON MODE ICON JOYSTICK POWER/VOLUME KNOB CHANNEL INDICATOR AM/FM BUTTON CD/XM (XM RADIO) BUTTON AUDIO BUTTON SCAN BUTTON TUNE BAR PRESET BUTTONS...
Page 139 Playing the XM Radio (Models with navigation system) ® MODE － To switch between Your audio system is capable of Operating the XM Radio receiving XM Radio anywhere in the To listen to XM Radio, turn the channel mode and category mode, ®...
Page 140 Playing the XM Radio (Models with navigation system) ® TUNE － Press the TUNE bar to Preset － You can store up to 12 change channel selections. Press preset channels using each preset for higher numbered channels and button or preset icons on the screen. for lower numbered channels.
Page 141 Playing the XM Radio (Models with navigation system) ® To Select a Channel from List 4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to store the first six channels. 5. Press the XM button again or touch the other XM icon (XM1 or XM2) on the audio display.
Page 142 Playing the XM Radio (Models with navigation system) ® ‘‘NO SIGNAL’’ － The signal is To select a desired icon with the XM Radio Display Messages joystick, move it in the appropriate currently too weak. Move the vehicle ‘‘LOADING’’ － XM is loading the direction, then press ENT.
Page 143 Playing the XM Radio (Models with navigation system) ® The XM satellites are in orbit over the equator; therefore, objects south Signal may be blocked by Signal weaker in of the vehicle may cause satellite mountains or large obstacles to these areas.
Page 144 Playing the XM Radio (Models with navigation system) ® Depending on where you drive, you If you decide to purchase XM Radio As required by the FCC: Changes or modifications not expressly may experience reception problems. service, contact XM Radio at www.
Page 145 Playing the XM Radio (Models with navigation system) ® While waiting for activation, make sure your vehicle remains in an open area with good reception. Once your audio system is activated, you'll be able to listen to XM Radio broadcasts. XM Radio will continue to send an activation signal to your vehicle for at least 12 hours from the activation request.
Page 146 Playing a Disc (Models with navigation system) CD ICON JOYSTICK POWER/VOLUME KNOB OPEN BUTTON CD/XM BUTTON AUDIO BUTTON SCAN BUTTON TUNE BAR RDM (RANDOM) FAST FORWARD SKIP ꬽ BUTTON BUTTON BUTTON SKIP ꭚ BUTTON RPT (REPEAT) BUTTON REWIND BUTTON...
Page 147 Playing a Disc (Models with navigation system) To Play a Disc If you have a disc that is a The specifications for compatible You operate the disc player with the combination of CD-DA tracks and WMA files are: same controls used for the radio. To MP3/WMA files, you can choose the –...
Page 148 Playing a Disc (Models with navigation system) To Load a Disc DISC SLOT CLOSE BUTTON OPEN BUTTON Insert a disc about halfway into the To return the screen to the upright disc slot. The drive will pull the disc position, press the CLOSE button on The disc player is behind the in the rest of the way and begin to the edge of the screen panel.
Page 149 Playing a Disc (Models with navigation system) To Change or Select Tracks/Files Push the AUDIO button beside the 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 disc player.
Page 150 Playing a Disc (Models with navigation system) In MP3 or WMA mode In MP3 or WMA mode In MP3 or WMA mode FOLDER SELECTION － To select FOLDER REPEAT － This feature, FOLDER RANDOM － This a different folder, press either side of when activated, replays all files on feature, when activated, plays all files the TUNE bar to move to the...
Page 151 Playing a Disc (Models with navigation system) SCAN (TRACK/FILE SCAN) － Using a Track List In MP3 or WMA mode FOLDER SCAN － This feature, The scan function samples all tracks FOLDER ICON TRACK/FILE LIST (files in MP3 or WMA) in the order when activated, samples all the first they were recorded.
Page 152 Playing a Disc (Models with navigation system) To scroll through the display, touch FOLDER ICON FOLDER LIST FOLDER ICON TRACK/FILE LIST icon on the side of the screen. To go back to the previous display, touch the Return icon. To select a desired icon with the joystick, move it in the appropriate direction, then press ENT.
Page 153 Playing a Disc (Models with navigation system) Removing a Disc To Stop Playing a Disc Protecting Discs To remove a disc from the audio unit, To play the radio when a disc is For information on how to handle fold back the screen by pressing the playing, press the AM/FM button or and protect discs, see page 183.
Page 154 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. Check if it is inserted correctly in the disc If you see an error message in the player.
Page 155 Playing a PC Card (Models with navigation system) TRACK LIST ICON PC CARD ICON JOYSTICK POWER/VOLUME KNOB PLAY MODE ICON OPEN BUTTON CD/XM BUTTON AUDIO BUTTON SCAN BUTTON TUNE BAR SKIP ꬽ BUTTON RDM (RANDOM) FAST FORWARD BUTTON BUTTON SKIP ꭚ BUTTON RPT (REPEAT) BUTTON REWIND BUTTON CONTINUED...
Page 156 Playing a PC Card (Models with navigation system) To Play a PC Card Always use the recommended Never insert foreign objects into ● You operate the PC card player with memory card with the appropriate the PC card slot. the same controls used for the radio adapter (if an adapter is needed).
Page 157 Playing a PC Card (Models with navigation system) Loading a PC Card The specifications for compatible Insert a PC card straight into the slot. WMA files are: The drive will read the PC card and begin to play it. PC CARD SLOT –...
Page 158 Playing a PC Card (Models with navigation system) To Select a Play Mode There are three play modes: Folder, Artist, and Album. Touch the PLAY MODE icon, then choose one of the PLAY MODE ICON modes by touching its icon. When a FOLDER MODE mode is selected, it is highlighted in blue.
Page 159 Playing a PC Card (Models with navigation system) PLAY MODE ICON Select the desired mode by touching After you select the play mode, the To select a play mode, push the the appropriate icon, or move the display changes to the selectable AUDIO button to show the audio joystick, then press the ENT.
Page 160 Playing a PC Card (Models with navigation system) If you select ‘‘Play a new track list,’’ SKIP － Each time you press and To Change or Select Tracks/Files the system goes into the selected release (preset 6), the player play mode immediately and begins to PRESET BUTTON'S FUNCTION skips forward to the beginning of the play the files in order to the new list.
Page 161 Playing a PC Card (Models with navigation system) TRACK REPEAT (FILE REPEAT) TRACK RANDOM (Random The system then selects and plays － To continuously replay a file, within a folder) － This feature files randomly. This continues until press and release the RPT button plays the files within a folder in you deactivate each random play by (preset 1).
Page 162 Playing a PC Card (Models with navigation system) Using a Track List FOLDER/ARTIST/ALBUM SCAN FOLDER ICON － This feature, when activated, samples the first file in each folder/ artist/album on the PC card in order. To activate each scan feature, press and hold the SCAN button until you hear a beep.
Page 163 Playing a PC Card (Models with navigation system) ARTIST NAME ALBUM NAME To select a folder, touch its icon on In artist mode, the artist name is also In album mode, the album name is the screen. The display changes to displayed on the right side of each also displayed on the right side of the file list, then select a file.
Page 164 Playing a PC Card (Models with navigation system) Song Search Function To go back to the normal playing TITLE BY KEYWORD ICON display, press the AUDIO button. SONG SEARCH ICON Pressing the CANCEL button goes back to the previous screen and pressing the MAP button cancels the audio mode display.
Page 165 Playing a PC Card (Models with navigation system) To cancel the selected letter, select Searching for a Song Title by Keyword Searching for a Song by Artist Name the letter and touch the Delete icon. To select more characters, touch the ARTIST LIST MORE ICON More icon.
Page 166 Playing a PC Card (Models with navigation system) Removing a PC Card To Stop Playing a PC Card Searching for a Song by Album Name To remove a PC card from the audio To play the radio when a PC card is unit, fold back the screen by ALBUM LIST playing, press the AM/FM button or...
Page 167 PC Card Error Messages (Models with navigation system) If you see an error message in the Error Message Solution display while playing a PC card, find The system cannot read the file(s). Check the files in the disc. There FILE ERROR the solution in the chart to the right.
Page 168 Playing an iPod (Models with navigation system) ® USB ICON JOYSTICK POWER/VOLUME KNOB AUDIO CONTROL iPod INDICATOR DISPLAY MAP BUTTON CD/XM BUTTON AUDIO BUTTON CANCEL BUTTON SKIP ꬽ BUTTON RDM (RANDOM) FAST FORWARD BUTTON BUTTON SKIP ꭚ BUTTON RPT (REPEAT) BUTTON REWIND BUTTON...
Page 169: Playing An Ipod
Playing an iPod (Models with navigation system) ® ꭂ Voice Control System To Play an iPod To select the USB mode without You can select the AUX mode by This audio system can select and using the icon, press the CD/XM using the navigation system voice play the audio files on the iPod with...
Page 170 Playing an iPod (Models with navigation system) ® Connecting an iPod NOTE: Do not connect your iPod using a ● CABLE USB CONNECTOR HUB. USB ADAPTER Do not keep the iPod in the ● CABLE vehicle. Direct sunlight and high heat will damage it.
Page 171 ꭧ : It may take a few minutes for the When the iPod is connected and the Sample Display Honda logo to display on the iPod. If audio display is selected on the the display does not change, this screen by pressing the AUDIO...
Page 172 Playing an iPod (Models with navigation system) ® SKIP － Each time you press and To Change or Select Files release (preset 6), the player skips forward to the beginning of the next file. Press and release (preset 5), to skip backward to the beginning of the current file.
Page 173 Playing an iPod (Models with navigation system) ® Using a Track List To Select a File from iPod Menu AUDIO DISPLAY iPod MENU ICON To scroll through the display, touch icon on the side of the You can also select a file directly You can also select a file from the screen.
Page 174 Playing an iPod (Models with navigation system) ® To select a desired icon with the joystick, move it in the appropriate direction, then press ENT. If you select ‘‘ALL’’ on either the artists or albums list, all available files on the selected list are played. Press the AUDIO button to go back to the normal audio playing display.
Page 175 Playing an iPod (Models with navigation system) ® To Select Repeat or Random Mode: You can select any type of repeat and random modes with the RPT and RDM buttons. To confirm the selected mode, press the AUDIO button to show the audio display on the navigation screen.
Page 176 Playing an iPod (Models with navigation system) ® ALBUM RANDOM － This feature Disconnecting an iPod To Stop Playing Your iPod You can disconnect the iPod at any plays all available albums from the To play the radio when an iPod is time when you see the ‘‘OK to selected item in the iPod menu list playing, press the AM/FM button or...
Page 177 Playing an iPod (Models with navigation system) ® iPod Error Messages If you see an error message in the screen, see page 172.
Page 178 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 Appears when an unsupported iPod is inserted. UNSUPPORTED solution in the chart to the right. If There is no music information.
Page 179: Playing A Usb Flash Memory Device (Models With Navigation System)
Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models with navigation system) USB ICON JOYSTICK POWER/VOLUME KNOB MP3 INDICATOR TRACK LIST ICON AUDIO BUTTON SCAN BUTTON SOUND ICON SKIP ꬽ BUTTON RDM (RANDOM) FAST FORWARD BUTTON BUTTON SKIP ꭚ BUTTON RPT (REPEAT) BUTTON REWIND BUTTON CONTINUED...
Page 180 Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models with navigation system) To Play a USB Flash Memory To select the USB mode without The recommended USB flash using the icon, press the CD/XM memory devices are 256 Mbyte or Device This audio system can select and button repeatedly.
Page 181 Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models with navigation system) Depending on the type and The specifications for compatible NOTE: ● number of files, it may take some MP3 files are: Do not use a device such as a card ●...
Page 182 Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models with navigation system) The specifications for compatible The specifications for compatible Even if recorded in MP3, WMA or WMA files are: AAC files are: AAC format, a file with an unsupported version cannot be –...
Page 183 Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models with navigation system) Connecting a USB Flash Memory Device CABLE USB CONNECTOR USB ADAPTER CABLE AUDIO INFO ICON 2. Connect the USB flash memory On the map screen, you can see the device to the USB adapter cable audio information whenever you correctly and securely.
Page 184 Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models with navigation system) SKIP － Each time you press and To Change or Select Files To Select a File from Folder and File Lists release (preset 6), the system skips forward to the beginning of the next file.
Page 185 Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models with navigation system) To scroll through the display, touch FOLDER LIST FOLDER ICON TRACK/FILE LIST icon on the side of the screen. To go back to the previous display, touch the Return icon. To select a desired icon with the joystick, move it in the appropriate direction, then press ENT.
Page 186 Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models with navigation system) TRACK RANDOM － This feature To Select Repeat, Random or Scan Mode: plays all the tracks/files in random You can select any type of repeat, order. To activate track random, random and scan modes with the press and release the RDM button RPT, RDM and SCAN buttons.
Page 187 Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models with navigation system) TRACK SCAN － This feature Disconnecting a USB Flash Memory To Stop Playing a USB Flash Device samples all tracks/files in the Memory Device You can disconnect the USB flash selected folder in the order they are To play the radio when an USB flash memory device at any time even if...
Page 188 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 The system cannot read the file(s). Check the files in the USB flash memory device, find the solution in UNPLAYABLE FILE memory device.
Page 189: Protecting Your Discs
Protecting Your Discs General Information Protecting Discs When using CD-R or CD-RW When a disc is not being played, ● discs, use only high quality CDs store it in its case to protect it from labeled for audio use. dust and other contamination. To prevent warpage, keep discs out of When recording a CD-R or ●...
Page 190 Protecting Your Discs Additional Information on 1. Bubbled, wrinkled, labeled, and excessively thick discs Recommended Discs The disc player/changer has a sophisticated and delicate mechanism. If you insert a damaged disc as indicated below, it may become stuck inside and damage the audio unit.
Page 191 Protecting Your Discs 4. Small, irregular shaped discs 5. 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 ●...
Page 192 FM/AM 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 as the distance from the station's frequencies: transmitter, nearby large objects, and atmospheric conditions.
Page 193 FM/AM Radio Reception As required by the FCC: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Radio signals, especially on the FM Radio reception can be affected by band, are deflected by large objects atmospheric conditions such as such as buildings and hills.
Page 194: Radio Theft Protection
Radio Theft Protection If your vehicle's battery is On EX and SC models Your vehicle's audio system will disconnected or goes dead, or the disable itself if it is disconnected radio fuse is removed, the audio from electrical power for any reason. system will disable itself.
Page 195: Setting The Clock
Setting the Clock On vehicles without navigation system On EX and SC models If your vehicle's battery is TIME DISPLAY CLOCK BUTTON disconnected or goes dead, you may CLOCK BUTTON TIME DISPLAY need to set the clock. On LX model To set the hour, press the H button while pressing the CLOCK (SCAN/ RPT) button until the hour advances...
Page 196 Setting the Clock You can quickly set the time to the On vehicles with navigation system nearest hour. If the displayed time is The navigation system receives before the half hour, press the R signals from the global positioning (RESET) button to set the clock back system (GPS), and the displayed to the previous hour.
Page 197: Remote Audio Controls
Remote Audio Controls The middle button adjusts the If you are listening to the radio, use On EX and SC models volume up ( ) or down ( ). Press the CH button to change stations. CH BUTTON the top or bottom of the button and Each time you press this button, the hold it until the desired volume is system advances to the next preset...
Page 198 Remote Audio Controls, Auxiliary Input Jack In MP3 or WMA mode, you can use Auxiliary Input Jack the seek function to select folders. On EX and SC models Press and hold the CH button until you hear a beep, to skip forward to the first file of the next folder.
Page 199: Cruise Control
Cruise Control Cruise control allows you to maintain Using Cruise Control 2. Accelerate to the desired cruising a set speed above 25 mph (40 km/h) speed above 25 mph (40 km/h). RES/ACCEL without keeping your foot on the 3. Press and release the SET/ BUTTON accelerator pedal.
Page 200 Cruise Control Changing the Set Speed Press and hold the SET/DECEL ● RES/ACCEL You can increase the set cruising button. Release the button when BUTTON speed in any of these ways: you reach the desired speed. SET/DECEL Press and hold the RES/ACCEL To slow down in very small BUTTON ●...
Page 201 Cruise Control Resting your foot on the brake or Canceling Cruise Control Resuming the Set Speed clutch pedal causes the cruise When you push the CANCEL button, RES/ACCEL control to cancel. or tap the brake or clutch pedal, the BUTTON system will remember the previously set cruising speed.
Page 202: Rearview Camera And Monitor
Rearview Camera and Monitor When in reverse, the touch screen On vehicles with navigation system and navigation system ‘‘hard’’ buttons are locked out, except the ‘‘ZOOM’’ button. Touching the ‘‘ ’’ or ‘‘ ’’ button allows you to adjust the brightness of the rearview camera image.
Page 203: Before Driving
Before Driving ......Before you begin driving your Break-in Period ....vehicle, you should know what Fuel Recommendation ..gasoline to use and how to check the Service Station Procedures ......... levels of important fluids. You also Refueling need to know how to properly store Opening and Closing the ........
Page 204 Break-in Period, Fuel Recommendation Break-in Period Fuel Recommendation In addition, in order to maintain good Help assure your vehicle's future Your vehicle is designed to operate performance, fuel economy, and reliability and performance by paying on unleaded gasoline with a pump emissions control, we strongly extra attention to how you drive octane number of 87 or higher.
Page 205 Fuel Recommendation, Service Station Procedures If you notice any undesirable Refueling 4. Stop filling the tank after the fuel nozzle automatically clicks off. Do operating symptoms, try another 1. Park with the driver's side closest to not try to ‘‘top off’’ the tank. This the service station pump.
Page 206 Service Station Procedures Opening and Closing the Hood SUPPORT ROD HOOD RELEASE HANDLE LATCH CLIP 2. Put your fingers under the front 3. Pull the support rod out of its clip edge of the hood near the center. and insert the end into the 1.
Page 207 Service Station Procedures Oil Check Engine Coolant Check RESERVE TANK DIPSTICK UPPER MARK LOWER MARK 4. Remove the dipstick again, and check the level. It should be Wait a few minutes after turning the Look at the coolant level in the between the upper and lower engine off before you check the oil.
Page 208: Fuel Economy
Fuel Economy Actual Mileage and EPA Fuel Economy Estimates Comparison. City MPG Highway MPG Fuel economy is not a fixed number. It varies based on driving conditions, driving habits and vehicle condition. Therefore, it is not possible for one set of estimates to predict fuel economy precisely for all drivers in all environments.
Page 209 Fuel Economy Drive Efficiently Fuel Economy Factors Use the recommended viscosity ● Drive moderately － Rapid The following factors can lower your motor oil, displaying the API ● vehicle's fuel economy: Certification Seal (see page 251). acceleration, abrupt cornering, and hard braking increase fuel Maintain proper tire inflation －...
Page 210 Fuel Economy Checking Your Fuel Economy Minimize the use of the air ● 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...
Page 211: Accessories And Modifications
Be sure electronic accessories do ● Accessories or killed. not overload electrical circuits (see Your dealer has Honda accessories page 298) or interfere with the that allow you to personalize your Follow all instructions in this proper operation of your vehicle.
Page 212 Raising your vehicle with a non- If you plan to modify your vehicle, ● Honda suspension kit can affect consult your dealer. the handling and stability.
Page 213: Carrying Cargo
Carrying Cargo Your vehicle has several convenient storage areas: Cargo area side pockets ● ꭧ CARGO AREA SIDE POCKET DOOR POCKETS OVERHEAD CONSOLE Glove box ● Overhead console (EX and SC ● models) Door pockets ● Seat-back pockets (EX and SC ●...
Page 214 Carrying Cargo However, carrying too much cargo, or Label Example Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit － improperly storing it, can affect your vehicle's handling, stability, stopping 1. Locate the statement ‘‘The distance, tires, and make it unsafe. combined weight of occupants and Before carrying any type of cargo, be cargo should never exceed XXX kg sure to read the following pages.
Page 215 Carrying Cargo 4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity. For Example 1 example, if the ‘‘XXX’’ amount Max Load (675 lbs) Passenger Weight Cargo Weight equals 1,400 lbs. and there will be (150 lbs x 2 = 300 lbs) (375 lbs) five 150 lb.
Page 216 Carrying Cargo Carrying Items in the Passenger If you fold the rear seats down or If you carry large items that ● ● up, or remove them, tie down prevent you from closing the Compartment Store or secure all items that could items that could be thrown about tailgate or the hatch, exhaust gas ●...
Page 217 Carrying Cargo Optional Cargo Net Seat-Back Bungee If the cords are not installed, route The cargo net can be used to help one cord through the loops as On EX model hold down light items in the cargo shown. To attach the hooks, press area.
Page 218 Carrying Cargo Cargo Hooks GROCERY HOOKS CARGO HOOKS Your vehicle also has a grocery hook on each side panel in the cargo area. The four hooks on the side panels They are designed to hold light can be used to install a net for items.
Page 219 Driving ...... This section gives you tips on Driving Guidelines ...... starting the engine under various Preparing to Drive ..... conditions, and how to operate the Starting the Engine ....manual and automatic transmissions. Manual Transmission ..... It also includes important information Automatic Transmission ........
Page 220: Driving Guidelines
Driving Guidelines Your vehicle has a higher ground Do not modify your vehicle in any Four-wheel drive models ● clearance that allows you to travel way that would raise the center of Your vehicle is equipped with a four- over bumps, obstacles, and rough gravity.
Page 221: Preparing To Drive
Preparing to Drive You should do the following checks 5. Check the seat adjustment (see 8. Make sure the doors, the hatch, and adjustments before you drive page 83). and the tailgate are securely your vehicle. closed and locked. 6. Check the adjustment of the inside 1.
Page 222: Starting The Engine
Starting the Engine 1. Apply the parking brake. 4. Without touching the accelerator 6. If the engine fails to start, press pedal, turn the ignition key to the the accelerator pedal all the way 2. In cold weather, turn off all START (III) position.
Page 223: Manual Transmission
Manual Transmission Come to a full stop before you shift U.S. models Only into reverse. You can damage the Rapid slowing or speeding up transmission by trying to shift into can cause loss of control on reverse with the vehicle moving. slippery surfaces.
Page 224 Manual Transmission Recommended Shift Points Engine Speed Limiter Drive in the highest gear that lets the If you exceed the maximum speed engine run and accelerate smoothly. for the gear you are in, the engine This will give you good fuel economy speed will enter into the and effective emissions control.
Page 225: Automatic Transmission
Automatic Transmission To shift from: Do this: Shift Lever Position Indicators Shifting Press the brake pedal, and P to R press the shift lever release RELEASE BUTTON button. R to P N to R Press the shift lever release D to 2 button.
Page 226 Automatic Transmission Drive (D) － Use this position for Neutral (N) － Use neutral if you If you have done all of the above and still cannot move the lever out of need to restart a stalled engine, or if your normal driving.
Page 227 Automatic Transmission Second (2) － This position locks First (1) － This position locks the Shift Lock Release the transmission in second gear. It transmission in first gear. By This allows you to move the shift does not downshift to first gear when upshifting and downshifting through lever out of Park if the normal you come to a stop.
Page 228 Automatic Transmission 6. Remove the key from the shift lock COVER release slot, then reinstall the cover. Make sure the notch on the cover is on the right side. Press the brake pedal, and restart the engine. If you need to use the shift lock release, it means your vehicle is developing a problem.
Page 229 Parking Always use the parking brake when Parking Tips If the vehicle is facing uphill, turn ● you park your vehicle. Make sure the Make sure the windows are the front wheels away from the ● parking brake is set firmly, or your closed.
Page 230: Braking System
Braking System Your vehicle is equipped with disc Constant application of the brakes Braking System Design brakes at all four wheels. A power when going down a long hill builds The hydraulic system that operates assist helps reduce the effort needed up heat and reduces their the brakes has two separate circuits.
Page 231 Braking System, Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) Brake Pad Wear Indicators Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) You will feel a pulsation in the brake If the brake pads need replacing, you The anti-lock brake system (ABS) pedal when the ABS activates, and will hear a distinctive, metallic helps prevent the wheels from you may hear some noise.
Page 232: Anti-Lock Brakes (Abs)
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ABS Indicator Test your brakes as instructed on ABS will not prevent a skid that page 297. If the brakes feel normal, results from changing direction drive slowly and have your vehicle abruptly, such as trying to take a If this indicator comes on, the anti- repaired by your dealer as soon as corner too fast or making a sudden...
Page 233 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Your vehicle is equipped with a tire Low Tire Pressure If you cannot make the low tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) pressure indicator go out after Indicator that turns on every time you start the inflating the tires to the specified When the low tire pressure indicator engine and monitors the pressure in...
Page 234 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) For example, if you check and fill Changing a Tire with TPMS Tire Pressure Monitoring your tires in a warm area, then drive If you have a flat tire, the low tire System (TPMS) Indicator in extremely cold weather, the tire pressure indicator will come on.
Page 235 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) The low tire pressure indicator or the As required by the FCC: TPMS indicator will go off, after This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the several miles (kilometers) driving, following two conditions: (1) This device when you replace the spare tire with may not cause harmful interference, and...
Page 236 Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ), aka Electronic Stability Control (ESC), System ® The vehicle stability assist (VSA) VSA OFF Indicator If the indicator does not come on system helps to stabilize the vehicle when the ignition switch is turned to during cornering if the vehicle turns the ON (II) position, there may be a When VSA is off, the VSA OFF...
Page 237 Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ), aka Electronic Stability Control (ESC), System ® VSA OFF Switch VSA and Tire Sizes VSA OFF SWITCH In certain unusual conditions when Driving with varying tire or wheel your vehicle gets stuck in shallow sizes may cause the VSA to mud or fresh snow, it may be easier malfunction.
Page 238: Towing A Trailer
Towing a Trailer Your vehicle has been designed Load Limits primarily to carry passengers and Exceeding any load limit or their cargo. You can also use it to tow improperly loading your vehicle a trailer if you carefully observe the and trailer can cause a crash in load limits, use the proper which you can be seriously hurt...
Page 239 Towing a Trailer To achieve a proper tongue load, Checking Loads start by loading 60% of the load The best way to confirm that all loads toward the front of the trailer and 40% are within limits is to check them at a toward the rear, then re-adjust the public scale.
Page 240 Towing a Trailer Hitches Trailer Brakes Towing Equipment and Any hitch used on your vehicle must Honda recommends that any trailer Accessories be properly bolted to the underbody. with a total weight of 1,000 lbs (450 Towing can require a variety of kg) or more has its own brake.
Page 241 Towing a Trailer Trailer Lights Additional Towing Equipment Ask your trailer sales or rental Trailer lights and equipment must Many states, Canadian provinces and agency if any other items are comply with federal, state, provincial, territories require special outside recommended or required for your territorial, and local regulations.
Page 242 Towing a Trailer Pre-Tow Checklist Your vehicle tires and spare are Driving Safely With a Trailer ● When preparing to tow, and before properly inflated (see page 271), The added weight, length, and driving away, be sure to check the and the trailer tires and spare are height of a trailer will affect your following:...
Page 243 Towing a Trailer Making Turns and Braking Backing Up If you must stop when facing uphill, Make turns more slowly and wider Always drive slowly and have use the foot brake or parking brake. than normal. The trailer tracks a someone guide you when backing Do not try to hold the vehicle in place smaller arc than your vehicle, and it...
Page 244 Off-Highway Driving Guidelines General Information Important Safety Precautions Your vehicle has been designed To avoid loss of control or rollover, Improperly operating this primarily for use on pavement. But be sure to follow all precautions and vehicle on or off pavement can its higher ground clearance allows recommendations.
Page 245 Off-Highway Driving Guidelines Check Out Your Vehicle Accelerating and Braking Avoiding Obstacles Before you leave the pavement, be For better traction on all surfaces, Debris on the road can damage your sure to do all scheduled maintenance accelerate slowly and gradually build suspension or other components.
Page 246 Off-Highway Driving Guidelines 4-Wheel Drive Vehicles Crossing a Stream If You Get Stuck If you spin the wheels excessively Avoid driving through deep water. If Avoid driving on soft sand, deep trying to get unstuck, you may you encounter water in your route (a mud, or other surfaces where you overheat the components of the 4- small stream or large puddle, for...
Page 247: Table Of Contents
Maintenance ..........This section explains why it is Maintenance Safety Vehicle Storage ....important to keep your vehicle well Maintenance Minder ......maintained and how to follow basic Fluid Locations ...... maintenance safety precautions. Adding Engine Oil Changing the Engine Oil and This section also includes ........
Page 248: Maintenance Safety
Maintenance Safety All service items not detailed in this Wear eye protection and protective Burns from hot parts. Let the ● ● engine and exhaust system cool section should be performed by a clothing when working with the down before touching any parts. certified technician or other qualified battery or compressed air.
Page 249: Maintenance Minder
Maintenance Minder Your vehicle displays engine oil life Engine Oil Life Display The remaining engine oil life is and maintenance service items on shown on the display according to SELECT/RESET KNOB the information display to show you this table: when you should have your dealer Calculated Engine Displayed do engine oil replacement and...
Page 250 Maintenance Minder MAINTENANCE MINDER INDICATOR MAINTENANCE ENGINE OIL LIFE ITEM CODE(S) INDICATOR U.S. model is shown. If the remaining engine oil life is 15 The 15 and 10 percent oil life When the remaining engine oil life is to 6 percent, you will see the engine indicator reminds you that the time is 5 to 1 percent, you will see a ‘‘SERVICE’’...
Page 251 Maintenance Minder The maintenance item code or codes NEGATIVE DISTANCE TRAVELED indicate the main and sub items required at the time of the oil change (see page 246). You can switch the information display from the engine oil life display to the odometer or the trip meter.
Page 252 Maintenance Minder To change the information display Maintenance Main Items and Sub Resetting the Engine Oil Life from the engine oil life display to the Items Display odometer or the trip meter, press and Your dealer will reset the display release the select/reset knob.
Page 253 U.S. model is shown. Your authorized Honda dealer knows 3. Press the select/reset knob for 4. Press the select/reset knob for your vehicle best and can provide about 10 seconds.
Page 254 Brakes － Check the fluid level maintenance on the items marked ● Honda Service History or Canadian with ＃ will not void your emissions monthly. See page 258. Maintenance Log. Check your warranties. However, all Tires －...
Page 255 Maintenance Minder Symbol Maintenance Main Items Symbol Maintenance Sub Items ꭧ1 ● Replace engine oil ● Rotate tires ꭧ1 ● Replace engine oil and oil filter ● Replace air cleaner element ● Inspect front and rear brakes If you drive in dusty conditions, replace every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
Page 256: Fluid Locations
Fluid Locations ENGINE OIL FILL CAP BRAKE FLUID (Gray cap) ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK CLUTCH FLUID (Orange tab) (Manual transmission only) (Gray cap) POWER STEERING FLUID (Red cap) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WASHER FLUID FLUID DIPSTICK (Blue cap) (Yellow loop) ENGINE COOLANT RESERVOIR RADIATOR CAP...
Page 257: Adding Engine Oil
5W-20 lubricant for your vehicle. It is engine's performance and longevity. highly recommended that you use Always use a premium-grade 5W-20 Honda motor oil in your vehicle for detergent oil displaying the API optimum engine protection. Make certification seal. This seal indicates sure the API certification seal says ‘‘For Gasoline Engines.’’...
Page 258 Adding Engine Oil, Changing the Engine Oil and Filter Synthetic Oil Changing the Engine Oil and WASHER You may use a synthetic motor oil if Filter it meets the same requirements Always change the oil and filter given for a conventional motor oil, it according to the maintenance displays the API certification seal, messages shown on the information...
Page 259: Changing The Engine Oil And Filter
Changing the Engine Oil and Filter 4. Install a new oil filter according to 9. Turn off the engine and let it sit for OIL FILTER the instructions that come with it. several minutes, then check the oil level on the dipstick. If necessary, Make sure to clean off any dirt and add more oil.
Page 260: Engine Coolant
Engine Coolant Adding Engine Coolant Always use Honda Long-life Anti- If the reserve tank is completely freeze/Coolant Type 2. This coolant empty, you should also check the RESERVE TANK is pre-mixed with 50 percent coolant level in the radiator. antifreeze and 50 percent distilled water.
Page 261 Engine Coolant, Windshield Washers 4. The coolant level should be up to Windshield Washers the base of the filler neck. Add LEVEL GAUGE coolant if it is low. Pour the coolant slowly and carefully so you do not spill any. Clean up any spill immediately;...
Page 262 Windshield Washers, Transmission Fluid The low washer Automatic Transmission Fluid On Canadian models: level indicator comes on when the Check the fluid level with the engine level is low (see page 61). at normal operating temperature. Fill the reservoir with a good-quality 1.
Page 263: Transmission Fluid
Transmission Fluid 5. If the level is below the lower Manual Transmission Fluid mark, add fluid into the dipstick Use only Honda Genuine ATF-Z1 WASHER FILLER BOLT hole to bring it to the level (Automatic Transmission Fluid). Do not between the upper and lower mix with other transmission fluids.
Page 264: Brake And Clutch Fluid
There are up to two reservoirs, If Honda MTF is not available, you according to the time and distance depending on the model. They are: may use an SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40...
Page 265: Brake And Clutch Fluid
Brake and Clutch Fluid Using any non-Honda brake fluid can Brake Fluid Clutch Fluid cause corrosion and decrease the life On vehicles with manual transmission of the system. Have the brake system flushed and refilled with Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3 as soon as possible.
Page 266 Do not apply wax to the with Honda PSF as soon as possible. panels; it will cause discoloration. A low power steering fluid level can indicate a leak in the system. Check...
Page 267 Lights Headlight Aiming Replacing a Headlight Bulb The headlights were properly aimed Your vehicle has halogen headlight when your vehicle was new. If you bulbs. Handle it by its steel base and regularly carry heavy items in the protect the glass from contact with cargo area or pull a trailer, your skin or hard objects.
Page 268 Lights 5. Install the new bulb into the hole, Replacing a Daytime Running making sure the tabs are in their Light Bulb slots. Pivot the hold-down wire back in place, and clip the end into the slot. 6. Install the rubber seal over the back of the headlight assembly.
Page 269 Lights 4. Insert the new bulb into the hole, Replacing a Front Parking/Turn 4. Install the new bulb in the socket and turn it one-quarter turn by pushing the bulb in and turning Signal Light Bulb clockwise to lock it in place. it clockwise until it locks.
Page 270 Lights Replacing a Side Turn Signal Bulb CLIP WHEEL ARCH PROTECTOR 3. Use a flat-tipped screwdriver to 5. Remove the socket from the turn SCREWS signal assembly by turning it one- remove the holding clip from the 1. If you are changing the bulb on the inner fender.
Page 271 Lights 9. Put the inner fender cover in place. Replacing a Front Side Marker 3. Pull the bulb straight out of its Install the holding clip. socket. Push the new bulb straight Light Bulb Lock the clip in place by pushing into the socket until it bottoms.
Page 272 Lights Replacing Rear Bulbs 5. Reinstall the socket into the light SOCKET SOCKET assembly by turning it clockwise SCREW until it locks. 6. Test the lights to make sure the new bulb is working. 7. When reinstalling the taillight assembly, first place the two pins in the holes in place.
Page 273 Lights Replacing a Rear License Plate Replacing a High-mount Brake Bulb Light Bulb TABS BULB SOCKET LENS 3. Turn on the parking lights and COVER LENS check that the new bulb is working. 1. Remove the license light assembly 1. Open the hatch. Remove the light by pushing the left edge of the 4.
Page 274 Lights, Cleaning the Seat Belts, Floor Mats Cleaning the Seat Belts Floor Mats If equipped LOOP BULB SOCKET 3. Pull the bulb straight out of its socket. Push the new bulb straight If your seat belts get dirty, use a soft into the socket until it bottoms.
Page 275 6 months. outside through the heating and Replace them if you find signs of If you use non-Honda floor mats, cooling system. cracking in the rubber, areas that are make sure they fit properly and that...
Page 276: Wiper Blades
Wiper Blades BLADE BLADE REINFORCEMENT LOCK TAB 2. Disconnect the blade assembly 4. Examine the new wiper blades. If 5. Slide the new wiper blade into the from the wiper arm by pushing in they have no plastic or metal holder until the tabs lock.
Page 277 Wheels, Tires Wheels Tires Inflation Guidelines Clean the wheels as you would the To safely operate your vehicle, your Keeping the tires properly inflated rest of the exterior. Wash them with tires must be the proper type and provides the best combination of the same solution, and rinse them size, in good condition with adequate handling, tread life, and riding...
Page 278 Tires Even though your vehicle is If you check air pressures when the Recommended Tire Pressures equipped with TPMS, we tires are hot [driven for several miles The following chart shows the recommend that you visually check (kilometers)], you will see readings 4 recommended cold tire pressures for your tires every day.
Page 279 Tires The compact spare tire pressure is: Tire Service Life INDICATOR LOCATION MARKS The service life of your tires is 60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm dependent on many factors, For convenience, the recommended including, but not limited to, driving tire sizes and cold tire pressures are habits, road conditions, vehicle on a label on the driver's doorjamb.
Page 280 On vehicles with aluminum wheels, cause the ABS or VSA system to they are rotated. If you purchase improper wheel weights can damage activate. directional tires, rotate only front-to- your vehicle's aluminum wheels. Use only Honda wheel weights for back. balancing.
Page 281 Tires It is best to replace all four tires at See page 311 for DOT tire quality the same time. If that is not possible grading information, and page 313 Installing improper tires on your or necessary, replace the two front for tire size and labeling information.
Page 282 Because your vehicle has limited tire rubber chain tensioners, on the front clearance, Honda strongly tires. Use traction devices only when recommends using the chains listed required by driving conditions or below, made by Security Chain local laws.
Page 283: Checking The Battery
Checking the Battery If additional battery maintenance is NEGATIVE TERMINAL needed, see your dealer or a The battery gives off explosive qualified technician. hydrogen gas during normal WARNING: Battery posts, operation. terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds. A spark or flame can cause the Wash your hands after handling.
Page 284 Checking the Battery, Vehicle Storage Vehicle Storage Block the rear wheels. On vehicles with navigation system ● The navigation system will also If you need to park your vehicle for If the vehicle is to be stored for a ● disable itself.
Page 285: Vehicle Storage
Vehicle Storage Cover the vehicle with a ● ‘‘breathable’’ cover, one made from a porous material such as cotton. Non-porous materials, such as plastic sheeting, trap moisture, which can damage the paint. If possible, periodically run the ● engine until it reaches full operating temperature (the cooling fans cycle on and off twice).
Page 287: Table Of Contents
Taking Care of the Unexpected ....This section covers the more Compact Spare Tire ....common problems that motorists Changing a Flat Tire ..... experience with their vehicles. It If the Engine Won't Start ......gives you information about how to Jump Starting ....
Page 288: Compact Spare Tire
Compact Spare Tire Use the compact spare tire as a Do not use your compact spare tire ● INDICATOR LOCATION MARK temporary replacement only. Get on another vehicle unless it is the your regular tire repaired or same make and model. replaced, and put it back on your The low tire pressure indicator ●...
Page 289: Changing A Flat Tire
Changing a Flat Tire If you have a flat tire while driving, 1. Park the vehicle on firm, level, and TOOLS stop in a safe place to change it. non-slippery ground. Put the Drive slowly along the shoulder until transmission in Park (automatic) you get to an exit or an area to stop or reverse (manual).
Page 290 Changing a Flat Tire JACK WHEEL NUTS WHEEL NUT WRENCH 5. Push the rear edge of the handle 6. Unscrew the wing bolt, and take 8. Loosen the five wheel nuts 1/2 to raise the handle loop and pull up the spare tire out of the cargo area.
Page 291 Changing a Flat Tire EXTENSION JACKING POINTS WHEEL NUT WRENCH 9. Locate the jacking point nearest 10. Use the extension and the wheel 11. Remove the wheel nuts, then the tire you need to change. It is nut wrench as shown to raise the remove the flat tire.
Page 292 Changing a Flat Tire 13. Put on the spare tire. Put the wheel nuts back on finger-tight, WHEEL NUTS 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 293 Changing a Flat Tire 16. Store the jack in its holder. Turn the jack's end bracket to lock it in place. Store the tools. 17. Remove the center cap (if equipped) from the flat tire, and store it in the spare tire well. Loose items can fly around the WING BOLT interior in a crash and could...
Page 294 Changing a Flat Tire 22. Secure the flat tire by screwing the WING BOLT wing bolt to the spare tire mount through the hole in the cargo area floor. 23. Your vehicle's original tire has a tire pressure monitoring system sensor.
Page 295: If The Engine Won't Start
If the Engine Won't Start Diagnosing why the engine won't Nothing Happens or the Starter Turn the ignition switch to the ● start falls into two areas, depending START (III) position. If the Motor Operates Very Slowly on what you hear when you turn the When you turn the ignition switch to headlights do not dim, check the ignition switch to the START (III)
Page 296: If The Engine Won't Start
If the Engine Won't Start The Starter Operates Normally Do you have fuel? Check the fuel ● In this case, the starter motor's speed gauge; the low fuel indicator may sounds normal, or even faster than not be working. normal, when you turn the ignition There may be an electrical ●...
Page 297: Jump Starting
Jump Starting To Jump Start Your Vehicle: Although this seems like a simple procedure, you should take several 1. Open the hood, and check the precautions. physical condition of the battery. In very cold weather, check the condition of the electrolyte. If it seems slushy or frozen, do not try A battery can explode if you do jump starting until it thaws.
Page 298 Jump Starting 5. If the booster battery is in another vehicle, have an assistant start that vehicle and run it at a fast idle. 6. Start your vehicle. If the starter motor still operates slowly, check that the jumper cables have good metal-to-metal contact.
Page 299: If The Engine Overheats
If the Engine Overheats The pointer of the vehicle's 3. If you do not see steam or spray, temperature gauge should stay in the leave the engine running and Steam and spray from an midrange. If it climbs to the red watch the temperature gauge.
Page 300 If the Engine Overheats 5. Look for any obvious coolant 9. Start the engine, and set the leaks, such as a split radiator hose. temperature control dial to Removing the radiator cap Everything is still extremely hot, maximum heat. Add coolant to the while the engine is hot can so use caution.
Page 301 Low Oil Pressure Indicator, Charging System Indicator Low Oil Pressure Indicator 1. Safely pull off the road, and shut Charging System Indicator off the engine. Turn on the hazard This indicator should never If the charging system warning lights. come on when the engine is indicator comes on brightly running.
Page 302: Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Malfunction Indicator Lamp If this indicator comes on If the indicator comes on repeatedly, Readiness Codes Your vehicle has certain ‘‘readiness while driving, it means one even though it may turn off as you codes’’ that are part of the on-board of the engine's emissions control continue driving, have your vehicle diagnostics for the emissions...
Page 303: Brake System Indicator
Brake System Indicator Brake System Indicator (Red) However, if the brake pedal does not If the ABS indicator and the VSA feel normal, you should take system indicator come on with the U.S. Canada immediate action. A problem in one brake system indicator, have your part of the system's dual circuit vehicle inspected by your dealer...
Page 304 Fuses Checking and Replacing Fuses INTERIOR UNDER-HOOD If something electrical in your vehicle stops working, check for a blown fuse first. Determine from the chart on pages 301 and 302, or the diagram on the fuse box lid, which fuse or fuses control that device. Check those fuses first, but check all the fuses before deciding that a blown fuse is the cause.
Page 305 Fuses FUSE BLOWN BLOWN FUSE PULLER 3. Check each of the large fuses in 4. Check the smaller fuses in the 5. Look for a blown wire inside the the under-hood fuse boxes by under-hood fuse box and all the fuse.
Page 306 Fuses If you cannot drive the vehicle 6. If the replacement fuse of the same without fixing the problem, and you rating blows in a short time, there Replacing a fuse with one that has a do not have a spare fuse, take a fuse is probably a serious electrical higher rating greatly increases the of the same rating or a lower rating...
Page 307: Fuse Locations
Fuse Locations Amps. Circuits Protected INTERIOR FUSE BOX 7.5 A Daytime Running Lights 10 A 10 A Remote Control Mirrors 20 A LAF Heater 15 A Ignition Relay 15 A Fuel Pump 15 A Front Accessory Power Socket 7.5 A Turn Signal Lights 20 A Front Wiper...
Page 308 Fuse Locations Amps. Circuits Protected UNDER-HOOD FUSE BOX 40 A Power Window Main 40 A Option 15 A Left Headlight 15 A Door Lock 15 A Right Headlight 30 A VSA F/S 100 A Battery 50 A IG1 Main 21－25 7.5 A－30 A Spare Fuses Amps.
Page 309: Emergency Towing
Emergency Towing If your vehicle needs to be towed, 4WD models only call a professional towing service or organization. Never tow your vehicle with just a rope or chain. It is very dangerous. Towing with only two tires on the ground will damage parts of the 4WD The only way you can safely tow system.
Page 311: Technical Information
Technical Information ....The diagrams in this section give you Identification Numbers Three Way Catalytic .............. the dimensions and capacities of Specifications Converter ....... your vehicle and the locations of the DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Emissions Testing ......identification numbers.
Page 312: Identification Numbers
Identification Numbers Your vehicle has several identifying VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN) numbers located in various places. The vehicle identification number (VIN) is the 17-digit number your dealer uses to register your vehicle for warranty purposes. It is also necessary for licensing and insuring your vehicle.
Page 313 Identification Numbers The engine number is stamped into the engine block. ENGINE NUMBER The transmission number is on a label on top of the transmission. MANUAL TRANSMISSION NUMBER AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION NUMBER...
Page 314: Specifications
Specifications Dimensions Seating Capacities ꭧ1ꭧ2 Length 169.9 in (4,316 mm) Total ꭧ3 170.4 in (4,328 mm) Front Width 71.6 in (1,819 mm) Rear ꭧ1,ꭧ2 Height 70.4 in (1,788 mm) Engine ꭧ3 69.6 in (1,768 mm) Type Water cooled 4-stroke DOHC Wheelbase 101.4 in (2,575 mm) i-VTEC 4-cylinder gasoline engine...
Page 315 Specifications Capacities Capacities Engine Automatic Fuel tank Approx. coolant Transmission 15.9 US gal (60 L) ꭧ2 Change 1.35 US gal (5.1 L) ꭧ1 Engine oil Change Total 1.90 US gal (7.2 L) Including filter 4.4 US qt (4.2 L) Manual Without filter 4.2 US qt (4.0 L) Transmission...
Page 316 Specifications Air Conditioning Fuses Refrigerant type HFC-134a (R-134a) Interior See page 301 or the fuse label attached to the inside of the fuse 17.6 － 19.4 oz (500 － 550 g) Charge quantity box door under the steering Lubricant type ND-OIL8 column.
Page 317 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 The traction grades, from highest to All tires are also graded for comparative rating based on the wear lowest, are AA, A, B, and C.
Page 318 DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles) Temperature Warning: The temperature grade for The temperature grades are A (the this tire is established for a tire that highest), B, and C, representing the is properly inflated and not tire's resistance to the generation of overloaded.
Page 319: Tire Labeling
Tire Labeling Tire Identification Number (TIN) The tires that came on your vehicle Tire Size have a number of markings. Those you The tire identification number (TIN) Whenever tires are replaced, they should be aware of are described should be replaced with tires of the is a group of numbers and letters that below.
Page 320 Tire Labeling, Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) － Required Federal Explanation Maximum Tire Pressure Tire Pressure Monitoring System As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a tire (TPMS) Max Press － The maximum air Each tire, including the spare (if pressure monitoring system (TPMS) pressure the tire can provided), should be checked...
Page 321 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) － Required Federal Explanation Driving on a significantly under- Your vehicle has also been equipped Always check the TPMS malfunction inflated tire causes the tire to with a TPMS malfunction indicator to telltale after replacing one or more overheat and can lead to tire failure.
Page 322: Emissions Controls
CO, and HC is important to the the vapor is drawn into the engine environment. Under certain and burned during driving. ꭧ In Canada, Honda vehicles comply conditions of sunlight and climate, with the Canadian emission Onboard Refueling Vapor NOx and HC react to form...
Page 323 (ECM) in the amount of HC, CO, and NOx that Honda replacement parts or their manual transmission vehicles uses comes out the tailpipe. The exhaust equivalent for repairs. Using lower...
Page 324: Three Way Catalytic Converter
The catalytic converter is referred to as a three-way catalyst, since it acts on HC, CO, and NOx. A replacement unit must be an original Honda part or its equivalent. The three way catalytic converter THREE WAY CATALYTIC CONVERTER...
Page 325: Emissions Testing
Emissions Testing Testing of Readiness Codes If the testing facility determines that 4. 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 326 Emissions Testing 7. Select a nearby lightly traveled 8. Then drive in city/suburban traffic major highway where you can for at least 10 minutes. When maintain a speed of 50 to 60 mph traffic conditions allow, let the (80 to 97 km/h) for at least 20 vehicle coast for several seconds minutes.
Page 327: Table Of Contents
Warranty and Customer Relations ..Customer Service Information ....Warranty Coverages Reporting Safety Defects (U.S........Vehicles) ....Authorized Manuals...
Page 328: Customer Service Information
● Customer Service. problem Tel: (787) 620-7546 U.S. Owners: Name of the dealer who sold the ● American Honda Motor Co., Inc. vehicle to you Automobile Customer Service Mail Stop 500-2N-7A 1919 Torrance Boulevard Torrance, California 90501-2746 Tel: (800) 999-1009...
Page 329: Warranty Coverages
Restrictions and exclusions apply to mileage limit. all these warranties. Please read the Emissions Control Systems Defects － Warranty and Emissions 2009 Honda warranty information Accessory Limited Warranty － these two Performance Warranty Honda accessories are covered booklet that came with your vehicle warranties cover your vehicle's under this warranty.
Page 330 American Honda Motor cannot become involved in individual Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC Co., Inc. problems between you, your dealer, 20590. or American Honda Motor Co., Inc. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from http://www.safercar.gov.
Page 331: Authorized Manuals
Describes the procedures involved in the replacement 61SCV07EL 2009 Honda Element of damaged body parts. Electrical Troubleshooting Manual 61SCV30 2009 Honda Element Body Repair Manual 31SCV660 2009 Honda Element Owner's Manual 31SCV800 2009 Honda Element Navigation System Owner's Manual 31SCVM40...
Page 333 Index ....... Automatic Transmission Bulb Replacement ............... Capacity, Fluid Fluid ..........Checking Fluid Level Parking Accessories and ............Shifting System Design ......Modifications ....Shift Lever Position System Indicator 58, 297 ACCESSORY (Ignition Key ........... Indicators Wear Indicators ........
Page 334 Index ..............Bulbs, Halogen Checklist, Before Driving Checking ..................Bungee Cords Child Safety Proper Solution ..........Booster Seats Temperature Gauge ............Child Seats 40, 41, 42 Cooler Box ........Important Safety Reminders Courtesy Light ........
Page 335 Index Dipstick Engine ....Automatic Transmission Adding Engine Coolant ........Engine Oil Coolant Temperature Gauge ......Economy, Fuel ..........Directional Signals If it Won’t Start ..Emergencies on the Road ..Disc Brake Wear Indicators Malfunction Indicator .....
Page 336 Index ........Filling the Fuel Tank Low Fuel Indicator Gearshift Lever Positions ......Filters Octane Requirement Automatic Transmission ..............Dust and Pollen Oxygenated Manual Transmission ....................Reserve Indicator Glove Box ......... Flashers, Hazard Warning Tank, Filling the Gross Axle Weight Rating ....
Page 337 Index ................Heating and Cooling High Beam Inspection, Tire ......Hood, Opening and Closing Key (Immobilizer System) Installing a Child Seat ..................... Lights On Instrument Panel ..................Horn Low Fuel Instrument Panel Brightness ......
Page 338 Index ......LATCH Anchorage System NOTICE, Explanation of ......... Light Control Switch Numbers, Identification Lights ......Maintenance ....Bulb Replacement ..Main Items and Sub Items ........Indicator ........Minder ........Interior ...... Minder Indicator ........Odometer ........Parking Owner's Maintenance Off-Highway Driving...
Page 339 Index ..............Oxygenated Fuels Preparing to Drive Rear View Mirror ......Protecting Adults and Teens Rear Window Defogger Additional Safety Precautions Rear Window Wiper and ......... Advice for Pregnant Women Washer ........Protecting Children Reclining the Front Seats .....
Page 340 Index ..............Rotation, Tire System Components Side Curtain Airbags ..... Use During Pregnancy How Your Side Curtain Airbags ........Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Work ........Belt 14, 19 Side Marker Lights, Bulb ..............Seats Replacement in ......Safety Belts 8, 18 .....
Page 341 Index ......How Your Side Curtain Airbags Time, Setting the ..............Work Tire Chains ......... SRS Indicator 31, 59 Tire, How to Change a Flat ........Tachometer ......START (Ignition Key Position) Tire Information ........Tailgate ..........
Page 342 Index ............. Tools, Tire Changing ......Towing Viscosity, Oil ........A Trailer Unexpected, Taking Care of ....Emergency Wrecker .......... TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring Uniform Tire Quality Grading ........ System ......(U.S. only) ... WARNING, Explanation of ......Indicator 63, 228 .....
Page 343 Index Wipers, Windshield ..... Changing Blades ......... Operation ......... Worn Tires ..Wrecker, Emergency Towing ......Radio 113, 132 ®...
Page 346: Service Information Summary
4WD models only 33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm Rear Differential Fluid: Oil change capacity (including Rear: Honda Dual Pump Fluid II. Do not filter): 35 psi (240 kPa, 2.4 kgf/cm use ATF. 4.4 US qt (4.2 L) SC model...

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