Page 1: Civic Hybrid
2008 Civic Hybrid Owner’s Manual (Unlinked) This document does not contain hyperlinks and may be formatted for printing instead of web us. This is due to changes in content and specifications of the vehicle that happen throughout the model year. This manual will be replaced with a hyperlinked version at the end of the model year.
Page 2 Owner’s Identification This owner’s manual should be OWNER considered a permanent part of the vehicle and should remain with the vehicle when it is sold. ADDRESS This owner’s manual covers all STREET models of the Civic Hybrid. You may find descriptions of equipment and features that are not on your CITY STATE/PROVINCE...
Page 3 Introduction Congratulations! Your selection of a 2008 Honda Civic Hybrid was a wise As you read this manual, you will investment. It will give you years of driving pleasure. find information that is preceded by symbol. This One of the best ways to enhance the enjoyment of your new vehicle is to information is intended to help you read this manual.
Page 4 Introduction California Proposition 65 Warning 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 Your safety, and the safety of others, You will find this important safety information in a variety of forms, is very important. And operating this including: vehicle safely is an important responsibility. on the vehicle. Safety Labels Safety Messages preceded by a safety alert symbol...
Page 7: Table Of Contents
Contents (main controls) Your Vehicle at a Glance ....................Driver and Passenger Safety (seat belts, SRS, and child protection) ............Instruments and Controls (indicators, gauges, dashboard, and steering column) .......... . 55 (climate control, audio, steering wheel, security, and cruise control ) Features ..........
Page 8: Your Vehicle At A Glance
Overview of Contents Contents Before Driving Warranty and Customer A convenient reference to the What gasoline to use, how to break- Relations sections in this manual. in your new vehicle, and how to load (U.S. and Canada only) luggage and other cargo. A summary of the warranties Your Vehicle at a Glance covering your new vehicle, and how...
Page 9 Your Vehicle at a Glance (P. 108) PASSENGER’S FRONT AIRBAG INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS (P. 58) AUDIO SYSTEM (P. 9, 24) GAUGES (P. 64) DRIVER’S FRONT AIRBAG (P. 9, 24) MIRROR CONTROLS CLIMATE CONTROL (P. 96) SYSTEM (P. 102) POWER DOOR LOCK MASTER SWITCH DOOR LOCK TAB (P.
Page 10 Your Vehicle at a Glance INSTRUMENT PANEL HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNAL WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS BRIGHTNESS BUTTONS (P. 73) (P. 72) (P. 74) PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR DISPLAY CHANGE (P. 31) BUTTON (P. 65) SEL/RESET BUTTON (P. 64) HAZARD WARNING BUTTON (P. 75) REMOTE AUDIO CONTROLS (P.
Page 11 Driver and Passenger Safety This section gives you important Additional Information About All Children Should Sit in a information about how to protect Your Seat Belts ......18 Back Seat ........35 yourself and your passengers. It Seat Belt System Components . 18 The Passenger’s Front Airbag shows you how to use seat belts.
Page 12: Important Safety Precautions
Important Safety Precautions You’ll find many safety every additional drink. So don’t drink Restrain All Children recommendations throughout this Children age 12 and under should and drive, and don’t let your friends section, and throughout this manual. ride properly restrained in a back drink and drive, either.
Page 13: Your Vehicle's Safety Features
Your Vehicle’s Safety Features Your vehicle is equipped with many features that work together to protect you and your passengers 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 Help keep you from being thrown Seat Belts Your vehicle is equipped with seat against the inside of the vehicle belts in all seating positions. and against other occupants. Not wearing a seat belt properly increases the chance of serious Your seat belt system also includes injury or death in a crash, even Keep you from being thrown out...
Page 15: Airbags
Your Vehicle’s Safety Features Airbags Your vehicle has a supplemental Your vehicle also has side airbags to In addition, your vehicle has side restraint system (SRS) with front help protect the upper torso of the curtain airbags to help protect the airbags to help protect the heads and driver or a front seat passenger heads of the driver, front passenger,...
Page 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 Adjust the Front Seats The following pages provide instructions on how to properly Your vehicle has a door-open protect the driver, adult passengers indicator on the instrument panel to and teenage children who are large indicate when any door is not tightly enough and mature enough to drive closed.
Page 18: Adjust The Seat-Backs
Protecting Adults and Teens If you sit too close to the steering Adjust the Seat-Backs wheel or dashboard, you can be seriously injured by an inflating front Sitting too close to a front airbag, or by striking the steering airbag can result in serious wheel or dashboard.
Page 19: Adjust The Head Restraints
Protecting Adults and Teens When a passenger is seated in the Adjust the Head Restraints rear center seating position, make sure the center head restraint is Reclining the seat-back too far adjusted to its highest position. can result in serious injury or death in a crash.
Page 20: Fasten And Position The Seat Belts
Protecting Adults and Teens Fasten and Position the Seat Belts Insert the latch plate into the buckle, Improperly positioning the seat then tug on the belt to make sure the belts can cause serious injury belt is securely latched. Check that or death in a crash.
Page 21: Maintain A Proper Sitting Position
Protecting Adults and Teens Never place the shoulder portion of a Maintain a Proper Sitting RELEASE BUTTON lap/shoulder belt under your arm or Position This could cause After all occupants have adjusted behind your back. very serious injuries in a crash. their seats and head restraints, and put on their seat belts, it is very If a seat belt does not seem to work...
Page 22: Advice For Pregnant Women
Protecting Adults and Teens In addition, an occupant who is out of When driving, remember to sit Advice for Pregnant Women position in the front seat can be upright and adjust the seat as far seriously or fatally injured in a crash back as possible while allowing full by striking interior parts of the control of the vehicle.
Page 23: Additional Safety Precautions
Protecting Adults and Teens Additional Safety Precautions Do not place hard or sharp objects Keep your hands and arms away Two people should never use the between yourself and a front from the airbag covers. If your If they do, they Carrying hard or sharp hands or arms are close to an same seat belt.
Page 24: Your Seat Belts
Additional Information About Your Seat Belts your seat belt is not fastened before If the indicator comes on or the Seat Belt System Components Your seat belt system includes lap/ the beeper stops, the indicator will beeper sounds when the driver’s seat shoulder belts in all seating positions.
Page 25: Lap/Shoulder Belt
Additional Information About Your Seat Belts restrain your body. Lap/Shoulder Belt Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners The lap/shoulder belt goes over your shoulder, across your chest, The seat belts in all positions except and across your hips. the driver’s have a lockable retractor that must be activated to secure a To fasten the belt, insert the latch child seat (see page...
Page 26: Seat Belt Maintenance
Additional Information About Your Seat Belts If a side airbag or side curtain airbag If a seat belt is worn during a crash, Seat Belt Maintenance deploys during a side impact, the For safety, you should check the it must be replaced by your dealer. A tensioner on that side of the vehicle condition of your seat belts regularly.
Page 27: Additional Information About Your Airbags
Additional Information About Your Airbags Airbag System Components (12) (11) (1) Driver’s Front Airbag (2) Passenger’s Front Airbag (3) Control Unit (4) Front Seat Belt Tensioners (5) Side Airbags (10) (13) (6) Driver’s Seat Position Sensor (7) Front Passenger’s Weight Sensors (8) Front Impact Sensors (9) Passenger Airbag Off Indicator (14)
Page 28 Additional Information About Your Airbags Your Airbag System includes: Two SRS (supplemental restraint system) front airbags. The driver’s (16) 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 29 Additional Information About Your Airbags Automatic front seat belt Weight sensors that monitor the An indicator on the instrument tensioners (see page weight on the front passenger’s panel that alerts you that the seat. If the weight is about 65 passenger’s side airbag has been Sensors that can detect a lbs (29 kg) or less (the weight...
Page 30: How Your Front Airbags Work
Additional Information About Your Airbags During a frontal crash, your seat belt How Your Front Airbags Work 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 31 Additional Information About Your Airbags After a crash, you may see what Dual-Stage Airbags Dual-Threshold Airbags looks like smoke. This is actually Your front airbags are dual-stage Your front airbags are also dual- powder from the airbag’s surface. airbags. This means they have two threshold airbags.
Page 32 Additional Information About Your Airbags Advanced Airbags Your front airbags are also advanced airbags. The main purpose of this feature is to help prevent airbag- caused injuries to short drivers and children who ride in front. For both advanced airbags to work properly: DRIVER’S PASSENGER’S...
Page 33 Additional Information About Your Airbags When the airbag is turned off, a Moving the front seat forcibly Also, make sure the floor mat behind ‘‘passenger airbag off’’ indicator in back against cargo on the seat or the front passenger’s seat is hooked the center of the dashboard comes floor behind it.
Page 34: How Your Side Airbags Work
Additional Information About Your Airbags Only one airbag will deploy during a How Your Side Airbags Work Side Airbag Cutoff System side impact. If the impact is on the Your vehicle has a side airbag cutoff passenger’s side, the passenger’s system designed primarily to protect side airbag will deploy even if there a child riding in the front passenger’s...
Page 35: How Your Side Curtain Airbags Work
Additional Information About Your Airbags If the side airbag off indicator comes If the impact is on the passenger’s How Your Side Curtain Airbags on (see page ), have the Work side, the passenger’s side curtain passenger sit upright. Once the airbag will inflate even if there are no passenger is out of the airbag’s occupants on that side of the vehicle.
Page 36: How The Srs Indicator Works
Additional Information About Your Airbags How the SRS Indicator Works How the Side Airbag Off The SRS indicator alerts Indicator Works you to a potential problem U.S. Canada Ignoring the SRS indicator can with your airbags or seat belt result in serious injury or death tensioners.
Page 37: How The Passenger Airbag Off Indicator Works
Additional Information About Your Airbags Be aware that objects placed on the If the indicator comes on with no How the Passenger Airbag Off Indicator Works front seat can cause the indicator to front seat passenger and no objects come on. on the seat, or with an adult riding there, something may be interfering U.S.
Page 38: Airbag Service
Additional Information About Your Airbags Airbag Service The SRS indicator alerts you to a Additional Safety Precautions Your airbag systems are virtually problem. Take your vehicle to an Do not attempt to deactivate your maintenance free, and there are no authorized dealer as soon as Together, airbags and airbags.
Page 39 Additional Information About Your Airbags Do not remove or modify a front Do not cover or replace front seat- Do not expose the front passenger’s seat without consulting your back covers without consulting seat-back to liquid. If water or This could make the Improperly replacing another liquid soaks into a seat- dealer.
Page 40: All Children Must Be Restrained
Protecting Children General Guidelines All Children Must Be Restrained Each year, many children are injured or killed in vehicle crashes because Children who are unrestrained they are either unrestrained or not or improperly restrained can be properly restrained. In fact, vehicle seriously injured or killed in a accidents are the number one cause crash.
Page 41: Back Seat
Protecting Children General Guidelines All Children Should Sit in a Back The Passenger’s Front Airbag Small Children Seat Can Pose Serious Risks Placing a forward-facing child seat in According to accident statistics, Front airbags have been designed to the front seat of a vehicle equipped children of all ages and sizes are help protect adults in a moderate to with a passenger’s front airbag can...
Page 42: Protecting Children General Guidelines
Protecting Children General Guidelines To remind you of the passenger’s U.S. Models front airbag hazards, and that SUN VISORS DASHBOARD children must be properly restrained in a back seat, your vehicle has warning labels on the dashboard (U.S. models) and on the front visors. Please read and follow the instructions on these labels.
Page 43: If You Must Drive With Several Children
Protecting Children General Guidelines If a child requires close physical If You Must Drive with Several If a Child Requires Close Children Attention attention or frequent visual contact, Your vehicle has a back seat where Many parents say they prefer to put we strongly recommend that another children can be properly restrained.
Page 44: Additional Safety Precautions
Protecting Children General Guidelines Additional Safety Precautions Make sure any unused seat belt Lock all doors and the trunk when Never hold an infant or child on that a child can reach is buckled, your vehicle is not in use. Children If you are not wearing a who play in vehicles can...
Page 45: Protecting Infants And Small Children
Protecting Infants and Small Children Two types of seats may be used: a Protecting Infants Rear-facing Child Seat Placement seat designed exclusively for infants, A rear-facing child seat can be placed or a convertible seat used in the rear- in any seating position in the back facing, reclining mode.
Page 46: Protecting Small Children
Protecting Infants and Small Children In any of these situations, we We also recommend that a small Protecting Small Children 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 front passenger’s seat, move the seat for the seat.
Page 47: Selecting A Child Seat
Protecting Infants and Small Children, Selecting a Child Seat If it is necessary to put a forward- In seating positions and vehicles not Selecting a Child Seat facing child seat in the front, move When buying a child seat, you need equipped with LATCH, a LATCH- the vehicle seat as far to the rear as to choose either a conventional child...
Page 48: Installing A Child Seat
Selecting a Child Seat, Installing a Child Seat Before purchasing a conventional movement can be expected and Installing a Child Seat child seat, or using a previously After selecting a proper child seat should not reduce the child seat’s purchased one, we recommend that and a good place to install the seat, effectiveness.
Page 49: With Latch
Installing a Child Seat Installing a Child Seat with BUTTON LATCH Your vehicle is equipped with LATCH (lower anchors and tethers for children) at the outer rear seats. The lower anchors are located between the seat-back and seat bottom, and are to be used only with a child seat designed for use with LATCH.
Page 50 Installing a Child Seat If the tether strap is too long and Front cannot be tightened firmly, find a route where the strap can be tightened securely. Attach the tether strap hook to the tether anchor, then tighten the strap as instructed by the child ANCHOR seat maker.
Page 51: With A Lap/Shoulder Belt
Installing a Child Seat Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/ Shoulder Belt When not using the LATCH system, all child seats must be secured to the vehicle with the lap part of a lap/ shoulder belt. In addition, the lap/shoulder belts in all seating positions except the driver’s have a lockable retractor that must be activated to secure a...
Page 52: With A Tether
Installing a Child Seat Installing a Child Seat with a Tether ANCHORAGE POINTS COVER After confirming that the belt is Push and pull the child seat ANCHOR locked, grab the shoulder part of forward and from side-to-side to the belt near the buckle, and pull verify that it is secure enough to A child seat with a tether can be up to remove any slack from the...
Page 53 Installing a Child Seat Outer Position Center Position Front Front ANCHOR ANCHOR TETHER STRAP HOOK TETHER STRAP HOOK After properly securing the child Lift the anchor cover, then attach seat (see page ), lift the head the tether strap hook to the restraint, then route the tether anchor, making sure the strap is strap over the seat-back and...
Page 54: Protecting Larger Children
Protecting Larger Children When a child reaches the Checking Seat Belt Fit recommended weight or height limit for a forward-facing child seat, the Allowing a child age 12 or under child should sit in a back seat on a to sit in front can result in injury booster seat and wear a lap/shoulder or death if the passenger’s front belt.
Page 55: Using A Booster Seat
Protecting Larger Children Does the shoulder belt cross to drive. Using a Booster Seat between the child’s neck and arm? Booster seats can be high-back or Is the lap part of the belt as low as low-back. Whichever style you select, possible, touching the child’s make sure the booster seat meets thighs?
Page 56: When Can A Larger Child Sit In Front
Protecting Larger Children Of course, children vary widely. And If you decide that a child can safely When Can a Larger Child Sit in Front while age may be one indicator of ride up front, be sure to: The National Highway Traffic Safety when a child can safely ride in front, Administration and Transport there are other important factors you...
Page 57: Additional Safety Precautions
Protecting Larger Children Additional Safety Precautions Do not put any accessories on a Do not let a child wear a seat belt seat belt. Devices intended to This could result improve a child’s comfort or across the neck. in serious neck injuries during a reposition the shoulder part of a crash.
Page 58: Carbon Monoxide Hazard
Carbon Monoxide Hazard Your vehicle’s exhaust contains With the trunk open, airflow can pull carbon monoxide gas. Carbon exhaust gas into your vehicle’s monoxide should not enter the interior and create a hazardous Carbon monoxide gas is toxic. vehicle in normal driving if you condition.
Page 59: Safety Labels
Safety Labels These labels are in the locations DASHBOARD SUN VISORS U.S. models shown. They warn you of potential U.S. models only hazards that could cause serious injury or death. Read these labels carefully. If a label comes off or becomes hard to read (except for the U.S.
Page 60 Safety Labels HOOD HOOD DOORJAMBS U.S. models Canadian models U.S. models U.S. models Canadian models Canadian models...
Page 61 Instruments and Controls This section gives information about Control Locations ......56 Keys and Locks ....... . 77 the controls and displays that Instrument Panel ......57 Immobilizer System ......78 contribute to the daily operation of Instrument Panel Indicators ..
Page 62: Control Locations
Control Locations INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS (P. 58) AUDIO SYSTEM (P. 108) GAUGES (P. 64) CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (P. 102) MIRROR CONTROLS (P. 96) POWER DOOR LOCK DOOR LOCK TAB (P. 80) MASTER SWITCH (P. 80) POWER WINDOW ACCESSORY POWER SWITCHES SOCKET (P.
Page 63: Instrument Panel
Instrument Panel SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR LOW FUEL INDICATOR (P. 61) DOOR-OPEN INDICATOR (P. 62) (P. 60) BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR (AMBER) (P. 63) ELECTRIC POWER STEERING (EPS) DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS HIGH BEAM LIGHTS ON TRUNK-OPEN INDICATOR (P. 63) INDICATOR (P. 60) INDICATOR INDICATOR INDICATOR...
Page 64: Instrument Panel Indicators
Instrument Panel Indicators The instrument panel has many If either of you do not fasten your If it stays on after you have fully indicators to give you important seat belt while driving, the beeper released the parking brake while information about your vehicle.
Page 65 Instrument Panel Indicators Side Airbag Off Immobilizer System Turn Signal and U.S. Canada Indicator Indicator Hazard Warning This indicator comes on briefly when Indicators This indicator comes on for several you turn the ignition switch to the The left or right turn signal indicator seconds when you turn the ignition ON (II) position.
Page 66 Instrument Panel Indicators ‘‘Daytime Running Lights On Indicator Low Tire Pressure Lights’’ Indicator Indicator If this indicator comes on when the This indicator reminds you that the U.S. models only ignition switch is turned to the ON exterior lights are on. It comes on This indicator normally comes on for (II) position and the parking brake is when the light switch is in either the...
Page 67 Instrument Panel Indicators Tire Pressure Monitoring Cruise Main Indicator Low Fuel Indicator System (TPMS) Indicator This indicator comes on when you This indicator comes on as a U.S. models only This indicator normally comes on for turn on the cruise control system by reminder that you must refuel soon.
Page 68 Instrument Panel Indicators Security System Indicator Malfunction Indicator IMA System Indicator Lamp See page This indicator normally comes on for SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR a few seconds when you turn the Low Oil Pressure ignition switch to the ON (II) Indicator position.
Page 69 Instrument Panel Indicators If you turn the steering wheel to the Electric Power Steering U.S. Canada Brake System (EPS) Indicator full left or right position repeatedly Indicator This indicator normally comes on while stopping or driving at very low (Amber) when you turn the ignition switch to speed, you may feel slightly harder This indicator normally comes on for...
Page 70 Gauges To switch the information display CURRENT FUEL MILEAGE/ SPEEDOMETER between the odometer, trip meter, TEMPERATURE GAUGE outside temperature, and engine oil life and maintenance item code(s), press the SEL/RESET button FUEL GAUGE repeatedly. Odometer TACHOMETER The odometer shows the total distance your vehicle has been driven.
Page 71 Gauges Display Change Button Current Fuel Mileage Temperature Gauge Every time you press the display This shows the temperature of the change button, the display changes engine’s coolant. During normal from the current fuel mileage to the operation, the reading should be in temperature gauge, or from the the middle of the gauge.
Page 72 Gauges Trip Meter Average Fuel Mileage Fuel Gauge This meter shows the number of When either of the trip meters (trip This shows how much fuel you have. miles or kilometers driven since you A or trip B) is displayed, your It may show slightly more or less last reset it.
Page 73 Gauges The temperature sensor is in the If the outside temperature is Outside Temperature Indicator This indicator displays the outside front bumper. Therefore, the incorrectly displayed, you can adjust temperature in Fahrenheit (U.S. temperature reading can be affected it up to 5°F ( 3°C) warmer or models) or Centigrade (Canadian by heat reflection from the road...
Page 74 Gauges If the system still detects a leak in Check Fuel Cap Message Maintenance Minder Your vehicle’s onboard diagnostic the vehicle’s evaporative emissions The information display in the system will detect a loose or missing system, the malfunction indicator instrument panel shows you the fuel fill cap as an evaporative system lamp (MIL) comes on.
Page 75 Gauges acceleration or climbing a long hill. This correction of the battery level IMA Battery Level Gauge The IMA motor will recharge the gauge is normal and does not BATTERY LEVEL GAUGE battery as you continue driving. indicate a problem. If the IMA battery develops a problem or If the battery is mostly discharged, becomes deteriorated, the IMA...
Page 76 Gauges If the IMA battery is too hot or too Charge/Assist Gauge cold, the IMA system limits the IMA IMA ASSIST GAUGE battery’s output power to protect the battery. This disables the IMA assist and Auto Idle Stop, even though the Battery Level Gauge may show that the battery is well-charged.
Page 77: Controls Near The Steering Wheel
Controls Near the Steering Wheel INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS HEADLIGHTS/TURN WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS (P. 74) SIGNAL (P. 72) (P. 73) DISPLAY CHANGE BUTTON (P. 65) PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR (P. 31) SEL/RESET BUTTON (P. 64) HAZARD WARNING BUTTON REMOTE AUDIO CONTROLS (P. 75) (P.
Page 78: Windshield Wipers And Washers
Windshield Wipers and Washers The wipers run at high The wipers run at low speed. MIST speed until you release the lever. The wipers run at high speed. The wipers are not activated. Windshield Washers Pull the wiper control lever toward you, The length of the wiper and hold it.
Page 79 Turn Signals and Headlights Push down on the If you leave the lights on with the Turn Signal lever to signal a left turn and up to key removed from the ignition signal a right turn. To signal a lane switch, you will hear a reminder change, push lightly on the lever, chime when you open the driver’s...
Page 80 Headlights, Instrument Panel Brightness when you reach the maximum or Daytime Running Lights Instrument Panel Brightness With the headlight switch off or minimum brightness. The display position, the high beam INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS returns to the odometer 5 seconds CONTROL BUTTONS headlights come on with reduced after you stop adjusting the brightness when you turn the...
Page 81: Hazard Warning Button/Rear Window Defogger
Hazard Warning Button, Rear Window Defogger Make sure the rear window is clear Hazard Warning Button Rear Window Defogger and you have good visibility before starting to drive. The defogger wires on the inside of the rear window can be accidentally damaged.
Page 82: Steering Wheel Adjustment
Steering Wheel Adjustment Make any steering wheel adjustment Push the lever up to lock the before you start driving. steering wheel in that position. Make sure you have securely locked the steering wheel in place by trying to move it up, down, in, Adjusting the steering wheel and out.
Page 83: Keys And Locks
Keys and Locks You should have received a key Protect the keys from direct MASTER KEYS VALET number tag with your set of keys. sunlight, high temperature, and WITH REMOTE NUMBER You will need this key number if you high humidity. TRANSMITTER (Gray) ever have to get a key replaced.
Page 84: Immobilizer System
Immobilizer System The immobilizer system protects If the system repeatedly does not As required by the FCC: your vehicle from theft. If an recognize the coding of your key, This device complies with Part 15 of the improperly-coded key (or other contact your dealer.
Page 85: Ignition Switch
Ignition Switch If the front wheels are turned, the You will hear a reminder beeper if anti-theft lock may make it difficult you leave the key in the LOCK (0) or to turn the key. Firmly turn the the ACCESSORY (I) position and steering wheel to the left or right as open the driver’s door.
Page 86: Door Locks
Door Locks To lock any door when getting out of Power Door Locks the vehicle, pull the lock tab out, and LOCK TAB close the door. To lock the doors when getting out of the vehicle, remove the key from To lock the ignition switch, and push the top To lock...
Page 87 Door Locks Childproof Door Locks Auto Door Locking/Unlocking Auto Door Locking Your vehicle has customizable The auto door locking feature has settings for the doors to three possible settings: LEVER Unlock automatically lock and unlock. There are default settings for each of these The auto door locking is features.
Page 88 Door Locks Push and hold the front of the To turn off the Auto Door Lock To program the Park Lock mode: modes: master door lock switch on the Locks all doors when the shift lever is driver’s door until you hear a click moved out of the Park (P) position.
Page 89 Door Locks Push and hold the front of the Push and hold the brake pedal, To program the Drive Lock mode: master door lock switch on the Locks all doors when the vehicle’s speed and move the shift lever out of the driver’s door.
Page 90 Door Locks Push and hold the rear of the Auto Door Unlocking To turn off the Auto Door Unlock The auto door unlocking feature has modes: master door lock switch on the five possible settings: driver’s door. You will hear a click, and after about 5 seconds, you will The auto door unlocking is hear another click.
Page 91 Door Locks Push and hold the rear of the To program the Park Unlock mode: To program the Ignition Switch Unlocks the driver’s door or all doors master door lock switch on the Unlock mode: driver’s door. You will hear a click. when the shift lever is moved into the Unlocks the driver’s door or all doors Continue to hold down the switch:...
Page 92 Door Locks Push and hold the brake pedal, Release the switch and, within 5 Even though your vehicle’s battery is then move the shift lever out of seconds, turn the ignition switch removed or goes dead, the system the Park (P) position. to the ACCESSORY (I) position.
Page 93 Trunk Press and hold the trunk release Emergency Trunk Opener PULL button on the remote transmitter. To close the trunk, press down on the trunk lid. Keep the trunk lid closed at all times while driving to avoid damaging it, and to prevent exhaust gas from TRUNK RELEASE getting into the interior.
Page 94: Remote Transmitter
Remote Transmitter Press this button once Press this button for UNLOCK PANIC UNLOCK PANIC BUTTON to unlock the driver’s door. Push it about 1 second to attract attention; BUTTON twice to unlock the other doors. the horn will sound and the exterior Some exterior lights will flash twice lights will flash for about 30 seconds.
Page 95 Remote Transmitter Replacing the Transmitter Battery If it takes several pushes on the button to lock or unlock the doors, replace the battery as soon as BATTERY possible. Battery type: CR1616 SCREW To replace the battery: Inside the transmitter, separate the inner cover from the keypad Remove the screw at the base of by releasing the two tabs on the...
Page 96 Remote Transmitter, Seats Remove the old battery from the As required by the FCC: Front Seat Adjustments back of the inner cover, and note This device complies with Part 15 of the See pages for important safety the polarity. Make sure the FCC rules.
Page 97 Seats Driver’s Seat Height Adjustment Head Restraints See page for important safety information and a warning about improperly positioning head restraints. Your vehicle is equipped with head restraints in all seating positions to help protect you and your passengers from whiplash and other injuries.
Page 98 Seats Front Rear Center Position CUSHION CUSHION LEGS RELEASE SEAT-BACK RELEASE BUTTON SEAT-BACK BUTTON They are most effective when you When a passenger is seated in the Adjusting the Head Restraint adjust them so the center of the back The head restraints adjust for height. rear center seating position, make of the occupant’s head rests against You need both hands to adjust a...
Page 99 Seats This reduces the distance between Removing the Head Restraint Active Head Restraints To remove a head restraint for the restraint and the occupant’s head. cleaning or repair, pull it up as far as It also helps protect the occupants it will go.
Page 100 Seats, Power Windows For a head restraint system to work Armrest Power Windows properly: DRIVER’S WINDOW SWITCH Do not hang any items on the head restraints, or from the restraint legs. Do not place any object between an occupant and the seat-back. Install each restraint in its proper location.
Page 101 Power Windows, Mirrors To open or close the AUTO Mirrors driver’s window, push or pull the window switch firmly down or up to Closing a power window on the second detent, and release it. someone’s hands or fingers can cause serious injury. The window will automatically go down or up all the way.
Page 102 Mirrors Adjusting the Power Mirrors Heated Mirrors SELECTOR SWITCH ADJUSTMENT SWITCH HEATED MIRROR BUTTON Turn the ignition switch to the ON Push the appropriate edge of the On Canadian models (II) position. adjustment switch to move the The outside mirrors are heated to mirror right, left, up, or down.
Page 103: Parking Brake
Parking Brake 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. PARKING BRAKE LEVER To apply the parking brake, pull the lever up fully.
Page 104: Interior Convenience Items
Interior Convenience Items CONSOLE COMPARTMENT COAT HOOK COIN BOX CENTER POCKET VANITY MIRROR ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET GLOVE BOX BEVERAGE HOLDERS...
Page 105 Interior Convenience Items Another accessory power socket is in Beverage Holders Console Compartment Be careful when you are using the the center console compartment. beverage holders. A spilled liquid When more than one socket is being LEVER that is very hot can scald you or your used, the combined power rating of passengers.
Page 106: Interior Lights
Interior Lights After all doors are closed tightly, the Ceiling Light Spotlights light dims slightly, then fades out in DOOR ACTIVATED about 30 seconds. If you do not open any door after you unlock the driver’s door or remove the key from the ignition switch, the light(s) fades out in about 30 seconds.
Page 107 Features The heating and air conditioning Climate Control ......102 system in your vehicle provides a Audio System ........ . 108 comfortable driving environment in Audio System (Models without all weather conditions. navigation system) ....110 To Play the Radio .....
Page 108: Climate Control
Climate Control AUTO BUTTON TEMPERATURE CONTROL FAN CONTROL DIAL DIAL MODE CONTROL BUTTON AIR CONDITIONING BUTTON REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER BUTTON FRESH AIR BUTTON RECIRCULATION BUTTON WINDSHIELD DEFROST BUTTON OFF BUTTON...
Page 109 Climate Control The system automatically selects the Voice Control System Semi-automatic Operation Only on models equipped with proper mix of conditioned and/or You can manually select various heated air that will, as quickly as functions of the climate control Navigation System The climate control system for your possible, raise or lower the interior system when it is in full automatic...
Page 110 Climate Control The system should be left in fresh Airflow is divided between Air Conditioning (A/C) Button This button turns the air air mode under almost all conditions. the floor vents and defroster vents at conditioning on and off. The Keeping the system in recirculation the base of the windshield.
Page 111 Climate Control Ventilation Using the A/C Dehumidify the Interior The flow-through ventilation system Air conditioning places an extra load Air conditioning, as it cools, removes draws in outside air, circulates it on the engine. Watch the engine moisture from the air. When used in through the interior, then exhausts it coolant temperature gauge (see page combination with the heater, it...
Page 112 Climate Control To clear the windows faster, you can To Defog and Defrost To Remove Exterior Frost or Ice To remove fog from the inside of the From the Windows close the dashboard corner vents by windows: rotating the wheel below each vent. Select .
Page 113 Climate Control To Turn Everything Off Sunlight, Temperature, and Press the OFF button. However, a Humidity Sensors lack of airflow can cause the windows to fog up. You should keep the fan on at all times so stale air and moisture do not build up in the interior and cause fogging.
Page 114: Audio System
Audio System Read the appropriate pages in this On models without navigation system section for operation of the audio systems installed in your vehicle. For vehicles without navigation system, see pages through For vehicles with navigation system, see pages through If your vehicle has a different audio system, refer to its manual for operating instructions.
Page 115 Audio System U.S. model with navigation system...
Page 116 Audio System (Models without navigation system) SCAN AUTO SELECT BUTTON BUTTON BUTTON BUTTON PWR/VOL KNOB SEEK BUTTON PRESET BUTTONS TUNE/SOUND KNOB...
Page 117 Audio System (Models without navigation system) Use the TUNE knob to If you do nothing, the system will To Play the Radio TUNE The ignition switch must be in the tune the radio to a desired frequency. then scan for the next strong station ACCESSORY (I) or the ON (II) Turn the knob right to tune to a and play it for 10 seconds.
Page 118 Audio System (Models without navigation system) If you are You will see a ‘‘0’’ displayed after AUTO SELECT Adjusting the Sound traveling far from home and can no pressing a preset button if auto Press the SOUND (TUNE) knob longer receive your preset stations, select cannot find a strong station for repeatedly to display the BASS, you can use the auto select feature to...
Page 119 Audio System (Models without navigation system) Use the TREBLE/ Treble/Bass Speed-sensitive volume Audio System Lighting BASS modes to adjust the tone to compensation (SVC) The SVC You can use the instrument panel your liking. mode controls the volume based on brightness control buttons to adjust vehicle speed.
Page 120 Audio System (Models without navigation system) Playing the XM Satellite Radio Optional on U.S. models POWER/VOLUME KNOB Your audio system is capable of DISPLAY BUTTON receiving XM Satellite Radio anywhere in the United States, SCAN BUTTON CD/AUX BUTTON except Hawaii and Alaska. XM is a registered trademark of XM Satellite Radio, Inc.
Page 121 Audio System (Models without navigation system) To switch between You may experience periods when Operating the XM Radio MODE To listen to XM radio, turn the channel mode and category mode, XM Radio does not transmit the ignition switch to the ACCESSORY press and hold the DISP/MODE artist’s name and song title (I) or the ON (II) position.
Page 122 Audio System (Models without navigation system) The scan function gives Use the tune, seek, or scan SCAN XM Radio Display Messages you a sampling of all channels while function to tune to a desired in the channel mode. In the category channel.
Page 123 Audio System (Models without navigation system) The selected channel ‘‘ - - - - ’’ number does not exist, or is not part Signal may be blocked by Signal weaker in mountains or large obstacles to these areas. of your subscription, or this channel the south.
Page 124 Audio System (Models without navigation system) Depending on where you drive, you knob until ‘‘0’’ appears in the display. As required by the FCC: may experience reception problems. Changes or modifications not expressly Your I.D. will appear in the display. Interference can be caused by any of approved by the party responsible for these conditions:...
Page 125 Audio System (Models without navigation system) EJECT BUTTON REPEAT CD BUTTON BUTTON LOAD RANDOM DISPLAY INDICATOR BUTTON BUTTON SCAN BUTTON SEEK/SKIP BUTTON PWR/VOL KNOB FOLDER KNOB...
Page 126 Audio System (Models without navigation system) The specifications of the compatible Insert the disc about halfway into the To Play a Disc To load or play discs, the ignition MP3 file are: disc slot. The drive will pull the disc switch must be in the ACCESSORY Sampling frequency: in the rest of the way and begin to...
Page 127 Audio System (Models without navigation system) You will also see some text data Text Data Display Function To Change or Select Tracks/Files Each time you press the DISP button, under these conditions: Use the SEEK/SKIP button while a the display shows you the text data disc is playing to select passages and on a disc, if the disc was recorded When a new folder, file, or track is...
Page 128 Audio System (Models without navigation system) Each time you SEEK/SKIP In MP3 or WMA mode REPEAT (TRACK/FILE press and release the side of FOLDER SELECTION REPEAT) To continuously replay the SEEK/SKIP button, the player select a different folder, turn the a track (files in MP3 or WMA mode), skips forward to the beginning of the TUNE knob to move to the...
Page 129 Audio System (Models without navigation system) In MP3 or WMA mode RANDOM (Random within a In MP3 or WMA mode FOLDER-REPEAT This feature, disc/folder) This feature plays FOLDER-RANDOM This when activated, replays all files on the tracks within a disc (the files feature, when activated, plays all the selected folder in the order they within a folder in MP3 or WMA...
Page 130 Audio System (Models without navigation system) SCAN (TRACK/FILE SCAN) In MP3 or WMA mode To Stop Playing a Disc The scan function samples all tracks F-SCAN (FOLDER SCAN) This Press the eject button ( ) to (files in MP3 or WMA) on the disc in feature, when activated, samples the remove the disc.
Page 131 Audio System (Models without navigation system) If you turn the system off while a If you select an empty slot in the Operating the Optional Disc disc is playing, either with the Changer magazine, the changer will search power/volume knob or by turning An optional six or eight disc changer for the next available disc to load and off the ignition switch, the disc will...
Page 132 Audio System (Models without navigation system) Disc Player Error Messages Error Cause Solution The chart on the right explains the Message error messages you may see in the display while playing a disc. High Temperature Will disappear when the temperature returns to HEAT ERROR normal.
Page 133 Audio System (Models without navigation system) Optional Disc Changer Error Error Cause Solution Messages Message The chart on the right explains the error messages you may see in the Press the magazine eject button, and pull the display while playing a disc. FOCUS Error magazine out.
Page 134 Audio System (Models with navigation system) Voice Control System Playing the AM/FM Radio In addition to the standard audio controls, the audio system in your vehicle can be operated using the voice control system. See the FM2 ICON navigation section in your Quick Start Guide for an overview of this FM1 ICON AM ICON...
Page 135 Audio System (Models with navigation system) The band and frequency that the To Play the AM/FM Radio 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 136 Audio System (Models with navigation system) The seek function If you do nothing, the system will Each preset button’s frequency is SEEK searches up and down from the then scan for the next strong station shown on the bottom of the audio current frequency to find a station and play it for 10 seconds.
Page 137 Audio System (Models with navigation system) If you are You will see a ‘‘0’’ displayed after AUTO SELECT traveling far from home and can no pressing a preset button if auto longer receive your preset stations, select cannot find a strong station for you can use the auto select feature to every preset button.
Page 138 Audio System (Models with navigation system) Playing the XM Satellite Radio XM RADIO ICON MODE ICON POWER/VOLUME JOYSTICK KNOB CATEGORY INDICATOR AM/FM BUTTON XM RADIO BUTTON AUDIO BUTTON SCAN BUTTON PRESET CHANNEL NUMBER TUNE BAR PRESET BUTTONS...
Page 139 Audio System (Models with navigation system) Your audio system is capable of To switch between Operating the XM Radio MODE receiving XM Satellite Radio To listen to XM radio, turn the channel mode and category mode, anywhere in the United States, ignition switch to the ACCESSORY touch the MODE icon.
Page 140 Audio System (Models with navigation system) Press the TUNE bar to You can store up to 12 TUNE Preset change channel selections. Press preset channels using each preset for higher numbered channels button or preset icons on the screen. for lower numbered Each preset button or icon stores channels.
Page 141 Audio System (Models with navigation system) Repeat steps 2 and 3 to store the The signal is XM Radio Display Messages ‘‘NO SIGNAL’’ first six channels. currently too weak. Move the vehicle ‘‘LOADING’’ XM is loading the to an area away from tall buildings, Press the XM button again or audio or program information.
Page 142 Audio System (Models with navigation system) The XM satellites are in orbit over the equator; therefore, objects south Signal weaker in Signal may be blocked by of the vehicle may cause satellite these areas. mountains or large obstacles to reception interruptions. To help the south.
Page 143 Audio System (Models with navigation system) Depending on where you drive, you bar until ‘‘0’’ appears in the display. As required by the FCC: may experience reception problems. Changes or modifications not expressly Your I.D. will appear in the display. Interference can be caused by any of approved by the party responsible for these conditions:...
Page 144 Audio System (Models with navigation system) Adjusts the side-to- Adjusting the Sound BALANCE side strength of the sound. SPEAKER SETTING To adjust the left/right balance, touch the L or R icon. SUBWOOFER Adjusts the strength of sound from the subwoofer speaker. To adjust the sound strength, touch on each side of the adjustment bar.
Page 145 Audio System (Models with navigation system) This function is set to MID as the Screen Mode Audio System Lighting default setting when the vehicle You can select the background You can use the instrument panel leaves the factory. If you feel the screen to display the sound level.
Page 146 Audio System (Models with navigation system) Playing a Disc CD ICON POWER/VOLUME JOYSTICK KNOB OPEN BUTTON CD BUTTON AUDIO BUTTON SCAN BUTTON TUNE BAR RANDOM FAST FORWARD SKIP BUTTON BUTTON BUTTON REPEAT BUTTON REWIND BUTTON SKIP BUTTON...
Page 147 Audio System (Models with navigation system) Video CDs and DVD discs do not The specifications for compatible To Play a Disc You operate the disc player with the work in this unit. WMA files are: same controls used for the radio. To Sampling frequency: load or play discs, the ignition switch The specifications for compatible...
Page 148 Audio System (Models with navigation system) To Load a Disc DISC SLOT OPEN BUTTON CLOSE BUTTON The disc player is behind the Insert a disc about halfway into the To return the screen to the upright navigation screen. To use the disc disc slot.
Page 149 Audio System (Models with navigation system) Push the AUDIO button beside the You can also select an icon with the To Change or Select Tracks/Files screen to show the audio display and joystick. Move it to left, right, up, or operate the disc player.
Page 150 Audio System (Models with navigation system) In MP3 or WMA mode In MP3 or WMA mode In MP3 or WMA mode FOLDER SELECTION FOLDER REPEAT This feature, FOLDER RANDOM This select a different folder, press either when activated, replays all files on feature, when activated, plays all side of the TUNE bar to move to the the selected folder in the order they...
Page 151 Audio System (Models with navigation system) SCAN (TRACK/FILE SCAN) In MP3 or WMA mode Using a Track List The scan function samples all tracks FOLDER SCAN This feature, (files in MP3 or WMA) in the order when activated, samples all the first FOLDER ICON TRACK/FILE ICON they were recorded.
Page 152 Audio System (Models with navigation system) When playing a CD recorded with To Stop Playing a Disc Removing a Disc text data, each track name is shown To play the radio when a disc is To remove a disc from the audio unit, on the audio display.
Page 153 Audio System (Models with navigation system) Operating the Optional Disc Protecting Discs Changer For information on how to handle An optional six or eight disc changer and protect discs, see page is available for your vehicle. This disc changer uses the same controls used for the in-dash disc player or the radio.
Page 154 Audio System (Models with navigation system) Disc Player Error Messages Error Cause Solution The chart on the right explains the Message error messages you may see in the 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 FOCUS Error...
Page 155 Audio System (Models with navigation system) Playing a PC Card TRACK LIST ICON PC CARD ICON JOYSTICK POWER/VOLUME KNOB PLAY MODE ICON OPEN BUTTON CD/XM BUTTON AUDIO BUTTON SCAN BUTTON TUNE BAR RANDOM SKIP BUTTON FAST FORWARD BUTTON BUTTON REPEAT BUTTON REWIND BUTTON SKIP BUTTON...
Page 156 Audio System (Models with navigation system) Always use the recommended Never insert foreign objects into To Play a PC Card 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 Audio System (Models with navigation system) The specifications for compatible Insert a PC card straight into the slot. Loading a PC Card WMA files are: The drive will read the PC card and Sampling frequency: PC CARD SLOT begin to play it. 32/44.1/48 kHz Bit rate: Return the screen to the upright...
Page 158 Audio System (Models with navigation system) To Select a Play Mode There are three play modes: Folder, PLAY MODE ICON FOLDER MODE Artist, and Album. Touch the PLAY MODE icon, then choose one of the modes by touching its icon. When a MODE INDICATOR mode is selected, it is highlighted in blue.
Page 159 Audio System (Models with navigation system) If you select ‘‘Play a New Track List,’’ the system goes into the selected play mode immediately and begins to play the files in order to the new list. To go back to the previous screen, press the CANCEL button on the right side of the screen.
Page 160 Audio System (Models with navigation system) Each time you press and To Change or Select Tracks/Files SKIP TRACK REPEAT (FILE release (preset 6), the player REPEAT) To continuously replay PRESET BUTTON’S FUNCTION skips forward to the beginning of the a file, press and release the RPT next file.
Page 161 Audio System (Models with navigation system) The system then selects and plays TRACK RANDOM (Random FOLDER/ARTIST/ALBUM within a folder) This feature files randomly. This continues until SCAN This feature, when plays the files within a folder in you deactivate each random play by activated, samples the first file in random order.
Page 162 Audio System (Models with navigation system) Using a Track List FOLDER ICON ARTIST NAME TRACK LIST ICON RETURN ICON You can also select a file directly To scroll through the display, touch In artist mode, the artist name is also from a track list on the audio display.
Page 163 Audio System (Models with navigation system) Song Search Function SONG SEARCH ICON ALBUM NAME TITLE BY KEYWORD ICON RETURN ICON ARTIST ICON ALBUM ICON Folder mode is shown. In album mode, the album name is When you select ‘‘Song Search’’ from You can then select any of three also displayed on the right side of the track list display, the song search...
Page 164 Audio System (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 MORE ICON ARTIST LIST More icon.
Page 165 Audio System (Models with navigation system) Searching for a Song by Album Name To Stop Playing a PC Card Removing a PC Card To play the radio when a PC card is To remove a PC card from the audio playing, press the AM/FM button or unit, fold back the screen by ALBUM LIST...
Page 166 Audio System (Models with navigation system) PC Card Error Messages If you see an error message in the Indication Solution display while playing a PC card, find the solution in the chart to the right. The system cannot read the file(s). Check the files in the disc. There FILE ERROR If you cannot clear the error is a possibility that the files have been damaged.
Page 167: Am/Fm Radio Reception
AM/FM Radio Reception Radio Frequencies Radio Reception The radio can receive the complete How well the radio receives stations AM and FM bands. is dependent on many factors, such Those bands cover these frequen- as the distance from the station’s cies: transmitter, nearby large objects, and atmospheric conditions.
Page 168 AM/FM Radio Reception Electrical interference from passing vehicles and stationary sources can cause temporary reception problems. As required by the FCC: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Radio signals, especially on the FM Radio reception can be affected by band, are deflected by large objects...
Page 169: Protecting Your Discs
Protecting Your Discs General Information Protecting Discs When using CD-R or CD-RW discs, When a disc is not being played, use only high quality discs labeled store it in its case to protect it from for audio use. dust and other contamination. To prevent warpage, keep discs out of When recording a CD-R or direct sunlight and extreme heat.
Page 170 Protecting Your Discs Bubbled, wrinkled, labelled, and excessively thick discs Additional Information of Recommended Discs The in-dash disc player/changer has a sophisticated and delicate mechanism. If you insert a damaged disc as indicated in this section, it may become stuck inside and damage the audio unit.
Page 171 Protecting Your Discs Small, irregular shaped discs Discs with scratches, dirty discs Recommended discs are printed with the following logo. 3-inch (8-cm) CD Triangle Shape Audio unit may not play the following formats. Fingerprints, scratches, etc. CD-R or CD-RW may not play due to the recording conditions.
Page 172: Radio Theft Protection
Radio Theft Protection Your vehicle’s audio system will If you lose the card, you must obtain If you make a mistake entering the disable itself if it is disconnected the code number from a dealer. To code, do not start over; complete the from electrical power for any reason.
Page 173: Remote Audio Controls
Remote Audio Controls The MODE button changes the beginning of the current track. Press VOL BUTTON mode. Pressing the button it again to return to the previous repeatedly selects FM1, FM2, AM, track. You will see the disc and track disc (if a disc is loaded), or a PC card numbers in the display.
Page 174: Setting The Clock
Setting the Clock On models without navigation system CLOCK BUTTON To set the time, press the CLOCK button until the displayed time begins to blink, then release the button. Change the hours by pressing the H (preset 1) button until the numbers advance to the desired time.
Page 175: Security System
Security System The security system helps to protect With the system set, you can still your vehicle and valuables from theft. open the trunk with the master key The horn sounds and a combination or the remote transmitter without of headlights (low beam), parking triggering the alarm.
Page 176: Cruise Control
Cruise Control Cruise control allows you to maintain Press and release the SET/ Using the Cruise Control a set speed above 25 mph (40 km/h) DECEL button on the steering RES/ACCEL without keeping your foot on the wheel. The CRUISE CONTROL CRUISE BUTTON BUTTON accelerator pedal.
Page 177 Cruise Control You can decrease the set cruising Even with the cruise control turned Changing the Set Speed You can increase the set cruising speed in any of these ways: on, you can still use the accelerator speed in any of these ways: pedal to speed up for passing.
Page 178 Cruise Control Canceling Cruise Control Resuming the Set Speed When you push the CANCEL button, or tap the brake or clutch pedal, the CRUISE BUTTON system will remember the previously set cruising speed. To return to that speed, accelerate to above 25 mph (40 km/h), and then press and release the RES/ACCEL button.
Page 179 Before Driving Before you begin driving your Break-in Period ......174 vehicle, you should know what Fuel Recommendation ....174 gasoline to use and how to check the Service Station Procedures ..175 levels of important fluids. You also Refueling ........
Page 180 Break-in Period, Fuel Recommendation Use of gasoline with these additives Break-in Period Fuel Recommendation Help assure your vehicle’s future Your vehicle is designed to operate may adversely affect performance, reliability and performance by paying on unleaded gasoline with a pump and cause the malfunction indicator extra attention to how you drive octane number of 87 or higher.
Page 181 Service Station Procedures Remove the fuel fill cap slowly. Refueling You may hear a hissing sound as Push pressure inside the tank escapes. Gasoline is highly flammable The fuel fill cap is attached to the and explosive. You can be burned or seriously injured fuel filler with a tether.
Page 182 Service Station Procedures Screw the fuel fill cap back on Opening and Closing the Hood until it clicks at least once. If you HOOD RELEASE HANDLE do not properly tighten the cap, LATCH the malfunction indicator lamp may come on (see page ).
Page 183 Service Station Procedures Oil Check SUPPORT ROD GRIP DIPSTICK UPPER MARK LOWER MARK CLIP To close the hood, lift it up slightly to Wait a few minutes after turning the Remove the dipstick again, and remove the support rod from the engine off before you check the oil.
Page 184 Service Station Procedures Refer to Engine Coolant Check Owner’s Maintenance Checks on page for information RESERVE TANK about checking other items on your vehicle. Look at the coolant level in the radiator reserve tank. Make sure it is between the MAX and MIN lines. If it is below the MIN line, see Adding Engine Coolant...
Page 185: Fuel Economy
Fuel Economy Actual Mileage and EPA Fuel Economy Estimates Comparison. Fuel economy is not a fixed number. Highway MPG City MPG It varies based on driving conditions, driving habits and vehicle condition. Therefore, it is not possible for one set of estimates to predict fuel economy precisely for all drivers in all environments.
Page 186 Fuel Economy Fuel Economy Factors Use the recommended viscosity Observe the speed limit The following factors can lower your motor oil, displaying the API Aerodynamic drag has a big effect vehicle’s fuel economy: Certification Seal (see page on fuel mileage at speeds above 45 Aggressive driving (hard mph (75 km/h).
Page 187 Fuel Economy Minimize the use of the air Checking Your Fuel Economy conditioning system The A/C puts an extra load on the engine which makes it use more fuel. Use the fresh-air ventilation when possible. Miles Gallons Miles per Plan and combine trips driven of fuel Gallon...
Page 188 Accessories and Modifications Modifying your vehicle, or installing Before installing any accessory: some non-Honda accessories, can Make sure the accessory does not make it unsafe. Before you make any obscure any lights, or interfere Improper accessories or modifications or add any accessories, with proper vehicle operation or modifications can affect your be sure to read the following...
Page 189 Accessories and Modifications Non-Honda wheels, because they Modifying Your Vehicle Removing parts from your vehicle, are a universal design, can cause or replacing components with excessive stress on suspension non-Honda components could components and will not be seriously affect your vehicle’s compatible with the tire pressure handling, stability, and reliability.
Page 190 Carrying Cargo Your vehicle has several convenient DOOR POCKETS storage areas: Glove box Door pockets CENTER POCKET TRUNK Center pocket Console compartment Trunk However, carrying too much cargo, or improperly storing it, can affect your vehicle’s handling, stability, stopping distance, and tires, and make it unsafe.
Page 191 Carrying Cargo The resulting figure equals the Load Limits The maximum load for your vehicle available amount of cargo and is 850 lbs (385 kg) for U.S. vehicles, luggage load capacity. For Overloading or improper and 395 kg for Canadian vehicles. example, if the ‘‘XXX’’...
Page 192: Carrying Cargo
Carrying Cargo In addition, the total weight of the vehicle, all occupants, accessories, cargo, and trailer tongue load must Example 1 not exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or the Gross Max Load (850 lbs) Passenger Weight Cargo Weight Axle Weight Rating (GAWR).
Page 193 Carrying Cargo Carrying Items in the Passenger Carrying Cargo in the Trunk Air Intake Compartment Distribute cargo evenly on the Store or secure all items that could floor of the trunk, placing the AIR INTAKE be thrown around and hurt heaviest items on the bottom and someone during a crash.
Page 194 Carrying Cargo Do not spill any liquids over the air intake or put any small foreign objects in it. This may damage the IMA battery and the power control unit.
Page 195 Driving This section gives you tips on Preparing to Drive ......190 starting the engine under various Starting the Engine ......191 conditions, and how to operate the Automatic Transmission (CVT) . 192 automatic transmissions (CVT). It Parking ...........
Page 196 Preparing to Drive You should do the following checks Check that any items you may be Fasten your seat belt. Check that and adjustments before you drive carrying are stored properly or your passengers have fastened your vehicle. fastened down securely. their seat belts (see page Make sure all windows, mirrors, Check the seat adjustment (see...
Page 197: Starting The Engine
Starting the Engine Apply the parking brake. Starting in Cold Weather In cold weather, conventional starter In cold weather, turn off all is used instead of the IMA system The immobilizer system protects your electrical accessories to reduce starter. This is normal. vehicle f rom thef t.
Page 198 Automatic Transmission (CVT) The ‘‘D’’ indicator comes on for a Continuously Variable Shift Lever Position Indicators Transmission (CVT) few seconds when you turn the Honda’s Continuously Variable ignition switch to the ON (II) Transmission’s unique design position. If it flashes while driving (in provides a smooth, constant flow of any shift position), it indicates a power.
Page 199 Automatic Transmission (CVT) If you have done all of the above and Shifting To shift from: Do this: P to R Press the brake pedal and still cannot move the lever out of RELEASE BUTTON SHIFT LEVER Park, see Shift Lock Release press the release button.
Page 200 Automatic Transmission (CVT) Press the brake allow the engine to run at higher Reverse (R) Engine Speed Limiter pedal and press the release button speeds when it is cold. When the vehicle reaches the on the front of the shift lever to shift maximum speed in any shift position, from Park to reverse.
Page 201 Automatic Transmission (CVT) Shift Lock Release RELEASE Do this if pushing on the brake pedal BUTTON and pressing the release button does not shift the transmission out of Park: Set the parking brake. Remove the key from the ignition switch. SHIFT LOCK COVER Put a cloth on the notch of the...
Page 202 Automatic Transmission (CVT) The front window defroster is off. The Auto Idle Stop function may Auto Idle Stop To maximize fuel economy, your activate when you slow down. Civic Hybrid has an Auto Idle Stop The Auto Idle Stop function activates function.
Page 203 Automatic Transmission (CVT) If you open the driver’s door when Auto Idle Stop Indicator Auto Stop is active, the indicator will blink and you will hear a continuous beep. The beep will stop when you close the door. With the driver’s door open, you will hear a continuous beep even if the Auto Idle Stop function is deactivated and the engine restarts.
Page 204 Parking Always use the parking brake when If the vehicle is facing downhill, Parking Tips you park your vehicle. Make sure Make sure the windows are closed. turn the front wheels toward the the parking brake is set firmly, or curb.
Page 205: Braking System
Braking System Your vehicle is equipped with front Check the brakes after driving Cooperative Control with Regenerative disc brakes. The brakes on the rear through deep water. Apply the Brake wheels are drum. A power assist brakes moderately to see if they feel This feature controls the braking helps reduce the effort needed on normal.
Page 206: Anti-Lock Brakes (Abs)
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) The anti-lock brake system (ABS) ABS activates. However, you may Braking System Design The hydraulic system that operates helps prevent the wheels from feel the ABS activate immediately if the brakes has two separate circuits. locking up, and helps you retain you are trying to stop on snow or ice.
Page 207 Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS), Towing a Trailer If the ABS indicator and the brake Important Safety Reminders Towing a Trailer system indicator come on together, ABS does not reduce the time or Your vehicle is not designed to tow a and the parking brake is fully distance it takes to stop the trailer.
Page 208 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Driving on a significantly under- U.S. models only Low Tire Pressure Your vehicle is equipped with a tire Indicator inflated tire causes the tire to pressure monitoring system (TPMS) When the low tire pressure indicator overheat and can lead to tire failure.
Page 209 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) For example, if you check and fill information label and in the owner’s When you restart the vehicle with your tires in a warm area, then drive manual (see page the compact spare tire, the TPMS in extremely cold weather, the tire indicator may also come on and stay pressure will be lower than...
Page 210 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) The low tire pressure indicator or Changing a Tire with TPMS As required by the FCC: If you have a flat tire, the low tire the TPMS indicator will go off, after This device complies with Part 15 of the pressure indicator will come on.
Page 211 Maintenance This section explains why it is Maintenance Safety ...... . 206 important to keep your vehicle well Maintenance Minder ..... 207 maintained and how to follow basic Fluid Locations ....... 214 maintenance safety precautions. Adding Engine Oil ......
Page 212: Maintenance Safety
Maintenance Safety All service items not detailed in this Wear eye protection and Let the Burns from hot parts. section should be performed by a protective clothing when working engine and exhaust system cool certified technician or qualified with the battery or compressed air. down before touching any parts.
Page 213: Maintenance Minder
Maintenance Minder Your vehicle displays engine oil life The remaining engine oil life is Engine Oil Life Display and maintenance service items on shown on the display according to SEL/RESET BUTTON the information display to show you this table: when you should have your dealer perform engine oil replacement and Calculated Engine Displayed...
Page 214 Maintenance Minder The maintenance item code or codes indicate the main and sub items MAINTENANCE ITEM CODE(S) required at the time of the oil change (see page ENGINE OIL MAINTENANCE LIFE DISPLAY MINDER INDICATOR If the remaining engine oil life is 15 When the remaining engine oil life is to 6 percent, you will see the engine 5 to 1 percent, you will see a...
Page 215 Maintenance Minder You can change the information display from the engine oil life display to the odometer, the trip meter, or the outside temperature every time you press and release the SEL/RESET button. When the engine oil life is 0 percent or negative mileage, the maintenance minder indicator remains on even if you change the...
Page 216 Maintenance Minder Maintenance Main Items and Sub Resetting the Engine Oil Life Items Display Your dealer will reset the display after completing the required MAINTENANCE MAIN ITEM maintenance service. You will see ‘‘OIL LIFE 100%’’ on the information display the next time you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position.
Page 217 Maintenance Minder However, service at a dealer is not Important Maintenance Precautions mandatory to keep your warranties If you have the required service in effect. Maintenance may be done done but do not reset the display, or by any qualified service facility or reset the display without doing the person who is skilled in this type of service, the system will not show the...
Page 218 Maintenance Minder U.S. Vehicles: Lights Check the operation of Owner’s Maintenance Checks Maintenance, replacement, or You should check the following the headlights, parking lights, repair of emissions control items at the specified intervals. If taillights, high-mount brake light, you are unsure of how to perform turn signals, brake lights, and devices and systems may be done by any automotive repair...
Page 219 Maintenance Minder Symbol Maintenance Main Items Symbol Maintenance Sub Items Replace engine oil Rotate tires Replace engine oil and oil filter Replace air cleaner element Inspect front and rear brakes If you drive in dusty conditions, replace Check parking brake adjustment every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
Page 220: Fluid Locations
Fluid Locations BRAKE FLUID ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK (Orange loop) (Black cap) ENGINE OIL FILL CAP AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (CVT) FLUID DIPSTICK (Yellow loop) WASHER FLUID (Blue cap) ENGINE COOLANT RESERVOIR RADIATOR CAP...
Page 221: Adding Engine Oil
Adding Engine Oil optimum engine protection. Make Recommended Engine Oil ENGINE OIL Oil is a major contributor to your sure the API Certification Seal says FILL CAP engine’s performance and longevity. ‘‘For Gasoline Engines’’. Always use a premium-grade 0W-20 detergent oil displaying the API The oil viscosity or weight is Certification Seal.
Page 222 Adding Engine Oil, Changing the Oil and Filter Synthetic Oil Changing the Oil and Filter HOLDING CLIP You may use a synthetic motor oil if Always change the oil and filter it meets the same requirements according to the maintenance given for a conventional motor oil: it messages shown on the information displays the API certification seal,...
Page 223 Changing the Oil and Filter Put a new washer on the drain bolt, DRAIN BOLT OIL FILTER then reinstall the drain bolt. Tighten the drain bolt to: 29 lbf·ft (39 N·m , 4.0 kgf·m) Refill the engine with the recommended oil. Engine oil change capacity (including filter): WASHER...
Page 224 Changing the Oil and Filter, Engine Coolant Turn off the engine, let it sit for If Honda antifreeze/coolant is not Adding Engine Coolant several minutes, then check the oil available, you may use another level on the dipstick. If necessary, RESERVE TANK major-brand non-silicate coolant as a add more oil.
Page 225 Engine Coolant If the reserve tank is completely The coolant level should be up to empty, you should also check the the base of the filler neck. Add coolant level in the radiator. coolant if it is low. Pour the coolant slowly and carefully so you do not spill any.
Page 226: Windshield Washers
Windshield Washers Check the fluid level in the Check the fluid level by removing windshield washer reservoir at least the cap and looking at the level monthly during normal use. gauge. Do not use engine antif reeze or a vinegar/water solution in the On Canadian models: The low washer Fill the reservoir with a good-quality...
Page 227: Transmission Fluid
Transmission Fluid Remove the dipstick (yellow loop) If the level is below the lower Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) from the transmission, and wipe it mark, add fluid into the dipstick with a clean cloth. hole to bring it to the level between the upper and lower Insert the dipstick all the way into marks.
Page 228 Transmission Fluid, Brake Fluid Insert the dipstick all the way back Brake Fluid into the transmission securely. Check the brake fluid level in the reservoirs monthly. The transmission should be drained and refilled with new fluid when this Replace the brake fluid every 3 years, service is indicated by a maintenance independent of mileage.
Page 229 Lights Headlight Aiming High Beam Headlight The headlights were properly aimed CLIP when your vehicle was new. If you regularly carry heavy items in the trunk, readjustment may be required. Adjustments should be done by your dealer or other qualified technician. Replacing a Headlight Bulb Your vehicle has halogen headlight bulbs.
Page 230 Lights Push the electrical connector back Low Beam Headlight onto the bulb. Make sure it is on all the way. HOLDING CLIP Install the new bulb, and turn it one-quarter turn clockwise to lock it in place. Turn on the headlights to test the new bulb.
Page 231 Lights Install the new bulb, and turn it Replacing the Front Side Marker/ one-quarter turn clockwise to lock Turn Signal Light Bulb it in place. HOLDING CLIP BULB Push the electrical connector back onto the bulb. Make sure it is on all the way.
Page 232 Lights Remove the bulb from the socket Replacing Rear Bulbs by pushing the bulb in and turning (In Fenders) it counterclockwise until it unlocks. SOCKET FASTENER BULB Install the new bulb in the socket. Turn it clockwise to lock it in place. Insert the socket back into the headlight assembly.
Page 233 Lights Replacing Rear Bulbs (in Trunk Lid) BULB BULBS SOCKETS SOCKETS BULB FASTENER Remove the socket by turning it Turn on the lights to make sure Open the trunk. one-quarter turn counterclockwise. the new bulb is working. Use the Phillips-head screwdriver to Pull the bulb straight out of its Reinstall the trunk lining.
Page 234 Lights, Roof Antenna Pull the bulb straight out of its Roof Antenna socket. Push the new bulb straight into the socket until it bottoms. BULB Insert the socket back into the light assembly. Turn it clockwise to lock it in place. Turn on the lights to make sure the new bulb is working.
Page 235 Cleaning the Seat Belts, Floor Mats If you use non-Honda floor mats, Cleaning the Seat Belts Floor Mats make sure they fit properly and that they can be used with the floor mat LOOP anchors. Do not put additional floor mats on top of the anchored mats.
Page 236 Dust and Pollen Filter, Wiper Blades Dust and Pollen Filter Wiper Blades WIPER ARMS This filter removes the dust and Check the condition of the wiper pollen that is brought in from the blades at least every 6 months. outside through the heating and Replace them if you find signs of cooling system/climate control cracking in the rubber, and areas...
Page 237: Wiper Blades
Wiper Blades BLADE WIPER ARM LOCK TAB Disconnect the blade assembly Pivot the blade assembly toward Remove the blade from its holder from the wiper arm: the wiper arm until it releases by grabbing the tabbed end of the from the wiper arm. blade.
Page 238 Wiper Blades Examine the new wiper blades. If Slide the wiper blade assembly they have no plastic or metal onto the wiper arm. Make sure it reinforcement along the back locks in place. edge, remove the metal reinforcement strips from the old Make sure the blade is completely wiper blade, and install them in installed and that its edge is not...
Page 239 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 240 Tires If you check air pressures when the On U.S. models Recommended Tire Pressures Even though your vehicle is tires are hot [driven for several miles The following chart shows the equipped with TPMS, we (kilometers)], you will see readings 4 recommended cold tire pressures for recommend that you visually check to 6 psi (30 to 40 kPa, 0.3 to 0.4...
Page 241 Tires Tire Inspection Tire Service Life INDICATOR LOCATION MARKS Every time you check inflation, you The service life of your tires is should also examine the tires for dependent on many factors, damage, foreign objects, and wear. including, but not limited to, driving habits, road conditions, vehicle You should look for: loading, inflation pressure,...
Page 242 Tires Tire Maintenance Tire Rotation Replacing Tires and Wheels In addition to proper inflation, Replace your tires with radial tires of correct wheel alignment helps to the same size, load range, speed Front Front decrease tire wear. If you find a tire rating, and maximum cold tire is worn unevenly, have your dealer pressure rating (as shown on the...
Page 243 Tires The ABS works by comparing the Winter Driving speed of the wheels. When replacing Tires marked ‘‘M S’’ or ‘‘All tires, use the same size originally Season’’ on the sidewall have an all- Installing improper tires on your supplied with the vehicle. Tire size weather tread design suitable for vehicle can affect handling and and construction can affect wheel...
Page 244 Tires When installing cables, follow the Tire Chains Mount tire chains on your tires when manufacturer’s instructions, and required by driving conditions or mount them as tight as you can. Using the wrong chains, or not local laws. Install them only on the Make sure they are not contacting properly installing chains, can front tires.
Page 245 Checking the 12 Volt Battery Check the terminals for corrosion (a white or yellowish powder). To remove it, cover the terminals with a The battery gives off explosive solution of baking soda and water. It hydrogen gas during normal will bubble up and turn brown. When operation.
Page 246 Vehicle Storage If you need to park your vehicle for If the vehicle is to be stored for a as plastic sheeting, trap moisture, an extended period (more than 1 longer period, it should be which can damage the paint. month), there are several things you supported on jackstands so the should do to prepare it for storage.
Page 247 Taking Care of the Unexpected This section covers the more Compact Spare Tire ...... . 242 common problems that motorists Changing a Flat Tire ..... 243 experience with their vehicles. It If the Engine Won’t Start ....247 gives you information about how to Jump Starting ........
Page 248: Compact Spare Tire
Compact Spare Tire Use the compact spare tire as a Follow these precautions: INDICATOR LOCATION MARK temporary replacement only. Get your regular tire repaired or replaced, Never exceed 50 mph (80 km/h). and put it back on your vehicle as soon as you can.
Page 249 Changing a Flat Tire If you have a flat tire while driving, JACK TOOL CASE stop in a safe place to change it. Drive slowly along the shoulder until The vehicle can easily roll off you get to an exit or an area to stop the jack, seriously injuring that is far away from the traffic lanes.
Page 250: Changing A Flat Tire
Changing a Flat Tire JACKING POINTS WHEEL NUT WRENCH Remove the center cap from the Loosen each wheel nut 1/2 turn Place the jack under the jacking wheel with the extension. with the wheel nut wrench. point nearest the tire you need to change.
Page 251 Changing a Flat Tire Put on the spare tire. Put the wheel nuts back on finger-tight, then tighten them in a crisscross pattern with the wheel nut wrench until the wheel is firmly against the hub. Do not try to tighten the wheel nuts fully.
Page 252 Changing a Flat Tire Store the jack in the tool case. WING BOLT SPACER CONE Loose items can fly around the interior in a crash and could seriously injure the occupants. Store the wheel, jack, and tools securely before driving. For normal For spare tire...
Page 253: If The Engine Won't Start
If the Engine Won’t Start Diagnosing why the engine won’t Turn the ignition switch to the Nothing Happens or the Starter start falls into two areas, depending Motor Operates Very Slowly START (III) position. If the on what you hear when you turn the When you turn the ignition switch to headlights do not dim, check the ignition switch to the START (III)
Page 254 If the Engine Won’t Start Do you have fuel? Check the fuel If you find nothing wrong, you will The Starter Operates Normally In this case, the starter motor’s gauge; the low fuel indicator may need a qualified technician to find speed sounds normal, or even faster not be working.
Page 255: Jump Starting
Jump Starting Although this seems like a simple To jump start your vehicle: procedure, you should take several precautions. Open the hood, and check the physical condition of the 12 volt battery. A battery can explode if you do not follow the correct procedure, seriously injuring anyone If a battery sits in extreme cold, the nearby.
Page 256 Jump Starting Start the vehicle. If the starter If your vehicle’s 12 volt battery is motor still operates slowly, check disconnected or goes dead, the IMA that the jumper cables have good battery level gauge reading will not metal-to-metal contact. be correct the next time you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) Once your vehicle is running,...
Page 257: If The Engine Overheats
If the Engine Overheats The reading on the vehicle’s If you see steam and/or spray temperature gauge should stay in coming from under the hood, turn the midrange. If it climbs to the red off the engine. Wait until you see Driving with the temperature gauge mark, you should determine the no more signs of steam or spray,...
Page 258 If the Engine Overheats Look for any obvious coolant leaks, Start the engine, and set the such as a split radiator hose. interior temperature to maximum. Everything is still extremely hot, Add coolant to the radiator up to Removing the radiator cap so use caution.
Page 259: Low Oil Pressure Indicator
Low Oil Pressure Indicator This indicator should never Safely pull off the road, and shut The engine running generates the oil come on when the engine is off the engine. Turn on the hazard pressure. When the Auto Idle Stop is running.
Page 260: Charging System Indicator
Charging System Indicator If the charging system If the Auto Idle Stop is active for an indicator comes on brightly extended period, the charging when the engine is running, the 12 system indicator may come on. If it volt battery is not being charged. happens, start the engine.
Page 261: Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Malfunction Indicator Lamp If the indicator comes on If the indicator comes on repeatedly, If your vehicle’s battery has been while driving, it means one even though it may turn off as you disconnected or gone dead, these of the engine’s emissions control continue driving, have your vehicle codes are erased.
Page 262: Brake System Indicator
Brake System Indicator The brake system However, if the brake pedal does not If the ABS indicator comes on with U.S. Canada indicator normally feel normal, you should take the brake system indicator, have comes on when immediate action. A problem in one your vehicle inspected by your you turn the ignition switch to the part of the system’s dual circuit...
Page 263 Fuses INTERIOR UNDER-HOOD (PRIMARY) UNDER-HOOD (SECONDARY) FUSE LABEL The vehicle’s fuses are contained in The primary and secondary under- three fuse boxes. hood fuse boxes are in the engine compartment on the driver’s side. The interior fuse box is underneath the steering column.
Page 264 Fuses Checking and Replacing Fuses FUSE BLOWN If something electrical in your BLOWN vehicle stops working, the first thing you should check for is a blown fuse. Determine from the chart on pages , or the diagram on the fuse box lid, which fuse or fuses control that device.
Page 265 Fuses If you cannot drive the vehicle BLOWN without fixing the problem, and you do not have a spare fuse, take a fuse of the same rating or a lower rating from one of the other circuits. Make sure you can do without that circuit temporarily (such as the accessory power socket or radio).
Page 266 Fuses If the replacement fuse of the When the audio system is disabled, same rating blows in a short time, the clock setting in the audio system there is probably a serious will be canceled. You will need to Replacing a f use with one that has a electrical problem with your reset the clock according to the higher rating greatly increases the...
Page 267: Fuse Locations
Fuse Locations UNDER-HOOD PRIMARY FUSE BOX UNDER-HOOD SECONDARY FUSE BOX Amps. Circuits Protected 50 A Headlight Main 40 A Power Window Main 40 A Booster Motor 20 A Sub Fan Motor 20 A Main Fan Motor 30 A Rear Defogger 40 A Blower 10 A...
Page 268 Fuse Locations INTERIOR FUSE BOX Amps. Circuits Protected 10 A Left Headlight Low Beam 20 A Headlight High Main 15 A Small (Main) Not Used 20 A Headlight Low Main (7.5 A) (HAC) (7.5 A) Not Used 20 A Door Lock 20 A Driver’s Power Window Not Used...
Page 269: Emergency Towing
Emergency Towing If your vehicle needs to be towed, If, due to damage, your vehicle must call a professional towing service or be towed with the front wheels on organization. Never tow your vehicle the ground, do this: Improper towing preparation will with just a rope or chain.
Page 270 Emergency Towing Trying to lif t or tow your vehicle by the The steering system can be damaged if bumpers will cause serious damage. the steering wheel is locked. Leave the The bumpers are not designed to ignition switch in the ACCESSORY (I) support the vehicle’s weight.
Page 271 Technical Information The diagrams in this section give Identification Numbers ....266 Emissions Controls ......275 you the dimensions and capacities of Specifications ........ . 268 The Clean Air Act ..... . 275 your vehicle and the locations of the DOT Tire Quality Grading Crankcase Emissions Control identification numbers.
Page 272: Identification Numbers
Identification Numbers Your vehicle has several identifying numbers in various places. COVER The vehicle identification number (VIN) is the 17-digit number your dealer uses to register your vehicle VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER for warranty purposes. It is also necessary for licensing and insuring your vehicle.
Page 273 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. The IMA Motor Number is stamped on the motor housing. IMA MOTOR NUMBER TRANSMISSION NUMBER...
Page 274: Specifications
Specifications Dimensions Capacities Length 176.7 in (4,489 mm) Fuel tank Approx. Width 69.0 in (1,752 mm) 12.3 US gal (46.6 ) Height 56.3 in (1,430 mm) Engine Change 1.255 US gal (4.75 ) Wheelbase 106.3 in (2,700 mm) coolant Total 1.59 US gal (6.0 ) Track Front...
Page 275 Specifications Air Conditioning Fuses Refrigerant type HFC-134a (R-134a) Interior See page 257 or the fuse label Charge quantity 14.1 15.9 oz (400 450 g) attached to the inside of the fuse Lubricant oil type SE-10Y box door under the steering column.
Page 276 DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles) The tires on your vehicle meet all Treadwear Traction U.S. Federal Safety Requirements. The treadwear grade is a compara- The traction grades, from highest to All tires are also graded for tive rating based on the wear rate of lowest, are AA, A, B, and C.
Page 277 DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles), Tire Labeling Warning: The temperature grade for Temperature Tire Labeling The temperature grades are A (the this tire is established for a tire that The tires that came on your vehicle highest), B, and C, representing the is properly inflated and not have a number of markings.
Page 278: Tire Labeling
Tire Labeling Load index (a numerical code FW6X Tire type code. Tire Size Whenever tires are replaced, they associated with the maximum should be replaced with tires of the load the tire can carry). 2202 Date of manufacture. same size. The following is an Year example of tire size with an Speed symbol (an...
Page 279 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Required Federal Explanation (If your vehicle has tires of a As an added safety feature, your U.S. models only Each tire, including the spare (if different size than the size indicated vehicle has been equipped with a tire provided), should be checked on the vehicle placard or tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)
Page 280 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 telltale after replacing one or more overheat and can lead to tire failure.
Page 281: Emissions Controls
Emissions Controls The burning of gasoline in your intake manifold. They are then The Clean Air Act vehicle’s engine produces several by- The United States Clean Air Act drawn into the engine and burned. products. Some of these are carbon sets standards for automobile monoxide (CO), oxides of nitrogen emissions.
Page 282 Emissions Controls Exhaust Emissions Controls Ignition Timing Control System Replacement Parts The exhaust emissions controls This system constantly adjusts the The emissions control systems are include four systems: PGM-FI, ignition timing, reducing the amount designed and certified to work to- ignition timing control, exhaust gas of HC, CO, and NOx produced.
Page 283 Three Way Catalytic Converter The three way catalytic converter Always use unleaded gasoline. THREE WAY CATALYTIC CONVERTERS contains precious metals that serve Even a small amount of leaded as catalysts, promoting chemical gasoline can contaminate the reactions to convert the exhaust catalyst metals, making the three gasses without affecting the metals.
Page 284: Emissions Testing
Emissions Testing Make sure the vehicle has been the highway in D. Do not use the Testing of Readiness Codes If you take your vehicle for an parked with the engine off for 6 cruise control. When traffic allows, emissions test shortly after the hours or more.
Page 285 Warranty and Customer Relations Customer Service Information . 280 ..Warranty Coverages ..... 281 Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Vehicles) ......282 Authorized Manuals ..... . 283...
Page 286: Customer Service Information
Customer Service Information Honda dealership personnel are Canadian Owners: When you call or write, please give trained professionals. They should us this information: Customer Relations be able to answer all your questions. Honda Canada Inc. If you encounter a problem that your Vehicle Identification Number 715 Milner Avenue dealership does not solve to your...
Page 287: Warranty Coverages
Warranty Coverages a seat U.S. Owners Seat Belt Limited Warranty Replacement Battery Limited Your new vehicle is covered by these belt that fails to function properly is Warranty provides prorated warranties: covered by a limited warranty. coverage for a replacement battery Please read your warranty booklet purchased from your dealer.
Page 288 Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Vehicles) If you believe that your vehicle has a If NHTSA receives similar com- To contact NHTSA, you may call the defect which could cause a crash or plaints, it may open an investigation, Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at could cause injury or death, you and if it finds that a safety defect 1-888-327-4236...
Page 289: Authorized Manuals (U.s. Only) (How To Order)
Authorized Manuals Purchasing Factory Authorized Manuals (U.S. only) Service Manual: Covers maintenance and recommended procedures for The publications shown below can be purchased from Helm repair to engine and chassis components. It is written Incorporated. You can order by phone or online: for the journeyman mechanic, but it is simple enough Call Helm Inc.
Page 291: Index
Index Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) Indicator ....... . 59, 200 Accessories ........182 Operation ........200 Battery ACCESSORY (Ignition Key Anti-theft, Audio System ....166 Charging System Position) ........79 Anti-theft Steering Column Indicator ......62, 254 Accessory Power Socket ....
Page 292 Index Bulb Replacement When to ........207 Back-up Lights ......227 Charging System Indicator . 62, 254 Brake Lights ..... . 226, 227 Check Fuel Cap Indicator ....68 DANGER, Explanation of ....iii Front Side Marker Lights ..
Page 293 Index DOT Tire Quality Grading ... 270 Engine Speed Limiter ....194 Windshield Washer ....220 Driver and Passenger Safety ... Malfunction Indicator FM Stereo Radio Driving ..........189 Lamp ........ . 62, 255 Reception ........
Page 294 Index Gauges Engine Coolant Temperature . 65 Fuel ..........66 Identification Number, Vehicle . 266 Jacking up the Vehicle ....243 Gearshift Lever Positions Ignition Jack, Tire ........243 Automatic Transmission ... 192 Keys ..........77 Jump Starting ........
Page 295 Index Locks Anti-theft Steering Column ..79 Fuel Fill Door ......175 Neutral Gear Position ....194 Panel Brightness Control ....74 Power Door ........80 New Vehicle Break-in ....174 Park Gear Position ......
Page 296 Index Reverse Gear Position ....194 Serial Number ....... . 266 Rotation, Tire ........ . 236 Service Intervals ......213 Radiator Overheating ....251 Service Manual ......283 Radio/CD/Sound System .... . 108 Service Station Procedures ..
Page 297 Index SRS, Additional Information ... 21 Supplemental Restraint Tire Chains ........238 Additional Safety Precautions . 32 System ........9, 21 Tire, How to Change a Flat ..243 Airbag Service ......32 Servicing ........
Page 298 Index Transmission Vehicle Identification Number . 266 ..Defroster ........106 Checking Fluid Level, Vehicle Storage ......240 Washers ........72 Automatic ....... 221 Ventilation ........105 Wipers, Windshield Fluid Selection ....221, 222 ..........
Page 302: Service Information Summary
Service Information Summary Gasoline: Automatic Transmission Fluid Brake Fluid: Unleaded gasoline, pump octane (CVT): Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid number of 87 or higher. Use Honda CVT Fluid DOT 3 preferred, or a DOT 3 or (Continuously Variable DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary Fuel Tank Capacity: Transmission Fluid) only replacement (see page...

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