Page 2 The information and specifications included DELIVERY DATE in this publication were in effect at the time (Date sold to original retail purchaser) of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd. reserves the right, however, to DEALER NAME DEALER NO. discontinue or change specifications or design at any time without notice and without incurring any obligation whatsoever.
Page 3 Introduction Congratulations! Your selection of a 2011 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
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 preceded by a safety alert symbol and one of...
Page 7 Contents Your Vehicle at a Glance (main controls) ....................(seat belts, SRS, and child protection) Driver and Passenger Safety ............(indicators, gauges, dashboard, and steering column) Instruments and Controls .......... . 55 (climate control, audio, steering wheel, security, and cruise control ) Features ..........
Page 8 Overview of Contents Contents Before Driving Warranty and Customer A convenient reference to the What gasoline to use, how to break- Relations sections in this manual. in your new vehicle, and how to load (U.S. and Canada only) luggage and other cargo. A summary of the warranties Your Vehicle at a Glance covering your new vehicle, and how...
Page 9: Your Vehicle At A Glance
Your Vehicle at a Glance PASSENGER’S FRONT AIRBAG INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS (P. 58) AUDIO SYSTEM (P. 10, 24) (P. 110) GAUGES (P. 65) DRIVER’S FRONT AIRBAG (P. 10, 24) MIRROR CONTROLS (P. 98) CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (P. 104) POWER DOOR LOCK MASTER SWITCH (P.
Page 10 Your Vehicle at a Glance HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNAL WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS BUTTONS (P. 74) (P. 73) (P. 75) HORN DISPLAY CHANGE PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF BUTTON INDICATOR (P. 66) (P. 31) SEL/RESET BUTTON (P. 65) HAZARD WARNING BUTTON VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (P.
Page 11: Table Of Contents
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 ......19 Back Seat ........35 yourself and your passengers. It Seat Belt System Components . 19 The Passenger’s Front Airbag shows you how to use seat belts.
Page 12: Important Safety Precautions
Important Safety Precautions You’ll find many safety Always Wear Your Seat Belt Be Aware of Airbag Hazards recommendations throughout this A seat belt is your best protection in While airbags can save lives, they section, and throughout this manual. all types of collisions. Airbags are can cause serious or fatal injuries to The recommendations on this page designed to supplement seat belts,...
Page 13 Important Safety Precautions Pay Appropriate Attention to the Control Your Speed Keep Your Vehicle in Safe Task of Driving Safely Excessive speed is a major factor in Condition Engaging in mobile phone crash injuries and deaths. Generally, Having a tire blowout or a conversation or other activities that the higher the speed, the greater the mechanical failure can be extremely...
Page 14: Your Vehicle's Safety Features
Your Vehicle’s Safety Features Your vehicle is equipped with many (12) features that work together to protect you and your passengers (11) during a crash. Some features do not require any action on your part. These include a strong steel framework that forms a safety cage around the passenger compartment, front and rear crush (11)
Page 15: Seat Belts
Your Vehicle’s Safety Features Seat Belts Help keep you from being thrown Your vehicle is equipped with seat against the inside of the vehicle belts in all seating positions. Not wearing a seat belt properly and against other occupants. increases the chance of serious Your seat belt system also includes injury or death in a crash, even Keep you from being thrown out...
Page 16: Airbags
Your Vehicle’s Safety Features Airbags Your vehicle has a supplemental Your vehicle also has side airbags to In addition, your vehicle has side restraint system (SRS) with front help protect the upper torso of the curtain airbags to help protect the airbags to help protect the heads and driver or a front seat passenger heads of the driver, front passenger,...
Page 17 Your Vehicle’s Safety Features The most important things you need What you should do: Always wear The rest of this section gives more to know about your airbags are: your seat belt properly, and sit detailed information about how you upright and as far back from the can maximize your safety.
Page 18: Protecting Adults And Teens
Protecting Adults and Teens Your vehicle has a door- Introduction Adjust the Front Seats The following pages provide open indicator on the instructions on how to properly instrument panel to indicate when protect the driver, adult passengers any door is open. and teenage children who are large enough and mature enough to drive Locking the doors reduces the...
Page 19: 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 20: Adjust The Head Restraints
Protecting Adults and Teens Adjust the Head Restraints Reclining the seat-back too far Improperly positioning head can result in serious injury or restraints reduces their death in a crash. effectiveness, and you can be seriously injured in a crash. Adjust the seat-back to an upright position, and sit well Make sure head restraints are back in the seat.
Page 21: Fasten And Position The Seat Belts
Protecting Adults and Teens Fasten and Position the Seat over the strongest bones in your Belts upper body. Insert the latch plate into the buckle, then tug on the belt to make sure the belt is securely latched. Check that the belt is not twisted, because a Improperly positioning the seat twisted belt can cause serious...
Page 22: 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 23: Advice For Pregnant Women
Protecting Adults and Teens In addition, an occupant who is out of Advice for Pregnant Women When driving, remember to sit position in the front seat can be upright and adjust the seat as far seriously or fatally injured in a crash back as possible while allowing full by striking interior parts of the control of the vehicle.
Page 24: Additional Safety Precautions
Protecting Adults and Teens Additional Safety Precautions Do not place hard or sharp objects Keep your hands and arms away If your Two people should never use the between yourself and a front from the airbag covers. If they do, they Carrying hard or sharp hands or arms are close to an same seat belt.
Page 25: Additional Information About Your Seat Belts
Additional Information About Your Seat Belts Seat Belt System Components If a front passenger does not fasten If the indicator comes on or the Your seat belt system includes lap/ their seat belt, the indicator will beeper sounds when the driver’s seat shoulder belts in all seating positions.
Page 26: 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 27: Seat Belt Maintenance
Not checking or maintaining seat belts can result in serious Honda provides a limited warranty injury or death if the seat belts on seat belts. See your Honda do not work properly when...
Page 28: Additional Information About Your Airbags
Additional Information About Your Airbags Airbag System Components (12) (15) (11) (17) (1) Driver’s Front Airbag (2) Passenger’s Front Airbag (3) Control Unit (4) Front Seat Belt Tensioners (5) Side Airbags (6) Driver’s Seat Position Sensor (10) (7) Front Passenger’s Weight Sensors (8) Front Impact Sensors (16) (9) Passenger Airbag Off Indicator...
Page 29 Additional Information About Your Airbags Your Airbag System includes: Automatic front seat belt Weight sensors that monitor the tensioners (see page weight on the front passenger’s Two SRS (supplemental restraint seat. If the weight is about 65 lbs system) front airbags. The driver’s Sensors that can detect a (29 kg) or less (the weight of an airbag is stored in the center of...
Page 30: How Your Front Airbags Work
Additional Information About Your Airbags An indicator on the instrument How Your Front Airbags Work During a frontal crash, your seat belt panel that alerts you that the restrains your lower body and torso, passenger’s side airbag has been and the front airbag helps protect turned off (see page your head and chest.
Page 31 Additional Information About Your Airbags After a crash, you may see what Dual-Stage, Multiple-Threshold looks like smoke. This is actually Front Airbags (SRS) powder from the airbag’s surface. Your vehicle is equipped with dual- Although the powder is not harmful, stage, multiple-threshold front people with respiratory problems airbags (SRS).
Page 32 Additional Information About Your Airbags For both advanced airbags to work Advanced Airbags Your front airbags are also advanced properly: airbags. The main purpose of this feature is to help prevent airbag- Occupants must sit upright and caused injuries to short drivers and wear their seat belts properly.
Page 33 The passenger’s advanced front To ensure that the passenger’s airbag system has weight sensors advanced front airbag system will under the seat. Although Honda work properly, do not do anything does not encourage carrying an that would increase or decrease the infant or small child in front, if the weight on the front passenger’s seat.
Page 34: How Your Side Airbags Work
Additional Information About Your Airbags Also, make sure the floor mat behind How Your Side Airbags Work Only one airbag will deploy during a the front passenger’s seat is properly side impact. If the impact is on the positioned on the floor (see page passenger’s side, the passenger’s ).
Page 35 Although Honda does not encourage indicator will go out. children to ride in front, if the position sensors detect a child has There will be some delay between leaned into the side airbag’s...
Page 36: How Your Side Curtain Airbags Work
Additional Information About Your Airbags How Your Side Curtain Airbags If the impact is on the passenger’s How the SRS Indicator Work side, the passenger’s side curtain Works airbag will inflate even if there are no The SRS indicator alerts you to a occupants on that side of the vehicle.
Page 37: Indicator Works
Additional Information About Your Airbags U.S. Canada How the Side How the Passenger Airbag Off Airbag Off Indicator Works Ignoring the SRS indicator can Indicator Works This indicator alerts you that the result in serious injury or death U.S. passenger’s side airbag has been if the airbag systems or automatically shut off.
Page 38: Airbag Service
Additional Information About Your Airbags Be aware that objects placed on the If the indicator comes on with no Airbag Service front seat can cause the indicator to front seat passenger and no objects Your airbag systems are virtually come on. on the seat, or with an adult riding maintenance free, and there are no there, something may be interfering...
Page 39: Additional Safety Precautions
Honda are operating properly. Automobile Customer Service at (800) 999-1009 in the US, or Additional Safety Precautions Honda Customer Relations at 1- 888-9-HONDA-9 in Canada. Do not attempt to deactivate your Together, airbags and airbags. seat belts provide the best Do not expose the front passenger’s...
Page 40: Protecting Children General
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 collisions are the number one cause crash.
Page 41: All Children Should Sit In A
Protecting Children General Guidelines All Children Should Sit in a Back The Passenger’s Front Airbag Small Children Seat Can Pose Serious Risks Placing a forward-facing child seat in According to crash statistics, Front airbags have been designed to the front seat of a vehicle equipped 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 children must be properly restrained SUN VISORS DASHBOARD in a back seat, your vehicle has warning labels on the dashboard (U.S. models) and on the front visors. Please read and follow the instructions on these labels.
Page 43: If You Must Drive With Several Children
Protecting Children General Guidelines If You Must Drive with Several If a Child Requires Close If a child requires close physical attention or frequent visual contact, Children Attention Many parents say they prefer to put Your vehicle has a back seat where 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 Children Never hold an infant or child on that a child can reach is buckled, your vehicle is not in use. If you are not wearing a who play in vehicles can your lap.
Page 45: Protecting Infants And Small Children
Protecting Infants and Small Children Protecting Infants Two types of seats may be used: a Rear-facing Child Seat Placement seat designed exclusively for infants, A rear-facing child seat can be placed or a convertible seat used in the rear- in any seating position in the back facing, reclining mode.
Page 46: Protecting Small Children
Protecting Infants and Small Children In any of these situations, we and weight are appropriate for a Protecting Small Children strongly recommend that you install rear-facing seat. the child seat directly behind the front passenger’s seat, move the seat Of the different seats available, we as far forward as needed, and leave it recommend those that have a five- unoccupied.
Page 47: Selecting A Child Seat
Protecting Infants and Small Children, Selecting a Child Seat Even with advanced front airbags Selecting a Child Seat In seating positions and vehicles not that automatically turn the When buying a child seat, you need equipped with LATCH, a LATCH- passenger’s front airbag off (see to choose either a conventional child compatible child seat can be installed...
Page 48: Installing A Child Seat
Selecting a Child Seat, Installing a Child Seat Before purchasing a conventional Installing a Child Seat movement can be expected and 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 Attach the tether strap hook to the tether anchor, then tighten the strap as instructed by the child seat maker. If the tether strap is too long and cannot be tightened firmly, find a route where the strap can be tightened securely.
Page 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 Front Outer Position Center Position Front ANCHOR ANCHOR TETHER STRAP HOOK TETHER STRAP HOOK After properly securing the child Tighten the strap according to the seat (see page ), lift the head seat maker’s instructions. restraint, then route the tether strap over the seat-back and If the tether strap is too long and through the head restraint legs.
Page 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 the lap/ or death if the passenger’s front shoulder belt.
Page 55: Using A Booster Seat
Protecting Larger Children Does the shoulder belt cross Using a Booster Seat Some states, Canadian provinces and between the child’s neck and arm? territories also require children to use a booster seat until they reach a Is the lap part of the belt as low as given age or weight (e.g., 6 years or possible, touching the child’s 60 lbs).
Page 56: When Can A Larger Child Sit In Front
Protecting Larger Children If a child who uses a booster seat When Can a Larger Child Sit in Of course, children vary widely. And must ride in front, move the vehicle Front while age may be one indicator of seat as far back as possible, and be The National Highway Traffic Safety when a child can safely ride in front, sure the child is wearing the seat...
Page 57: Additional Safety Precautions
Protecting Larger Children If you decide that a child can safely Additional Safety Precautions Do not put any accessories on a ride up front, be sure to: Devices intended to Do not let a child wear a seat belt seat belt. across the neck.
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 only U.S. models shown. They warn you of potential hazards that could cause serious injury or death. Read these labels carefully. If a label comes off or becomes hard to read (except for the U.S.
Page 60 Safety Labels HOOD DOORJAMBS U.S. models U.S. models Canadian models Canadian models...
Page 61: Instruments And Controls
Instruments and Controls This section gives information about Control Locations ......56 Keys and Locks ....... . 78 the controls and displays that Instrument Panel ......57 Immobilizer System ......79 contribute to the daily operation of Instrument Panel Indicators ..
Page 62: Control Locations
Control Locations INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS (P. 58) HORN AUDIO SYSTEM GAUGES (P. 65) (P. 110) CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (P. 104) MIRROR CONTROLS (P. 98) DOOR LOCK TAB POWER DOOR LOCK (P. 81) MASTER SWITCH (P. 81) ACCESSORY POWER POWER WINDOW SOCKET SWITCHES (P.
Page 63: Instrument Panel
Instrument Panel VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 64) LOW FUEL INDICATOR (P. 61) TRUNK-OPEN INDICATOR (P. 60) SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 62) DOOR-OPEN INDICATOR (P. 60) HIGH BEAM INDICATOR (P. 60) BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR DAYTIME RUNNING (AMBER) (P. 63) LIGHTS INDICATOR (P.
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 Immobilizer System Turn Signal and U.S. Canada Side Airbag Off Indicator Hazard Warning Indicator 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 as a U.S. models only This indicator comes on when you 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 Electric Power Steering If you turn the steering wheel to the U.S. Canada Brake System full left or right position repeatedly (EPS) Indicator 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 Instrument Panel Indicators Vehicle Stability Assist VSA Activation Indicator (VSA) System Indicator If equipped If equipped This indicator normally comes on for This indicator has three functions: a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) It comes on as a reminder that you position.
Page 71: Gauges
Gauges To switch the information display INSTANT FUEL ECONOMY/ SPEEDOMETER FUEL GAUGE between the odometer, trip meter, TEMPERATURE GAUGE outside temperature, and engine oil life and maintenance item code(s), press the SEL/RESET button repeatedly. Odometer TACHOMETER The odometer shows the total distance your vehicle has been driven.
Page 72: Display Change Button
Gauges Display Change Button Instant Fuel Economy 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 instant fuel economy to the operation, the reading should be in temperature gauge, or from the the middle of the gauge.
Page 73: Trip Meter
Gauges Trip Meter Average Fuel Economy 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 74: Outside Temperature Indicator
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 Celsius (Canadian by heat reflection from the road...
Page 75: Check Fuel Cap Message
Gauges Check Fuel Cap Message If the system still detects a leak in 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 76: Ima Battery Level Gauge
Gauges The gauge reading may drop near Since the level is not read directly, IMA Battery Level Gauge the bottom under driving conditions small sensing errors can, over time, BATTERY LEVEL GAUGE that require IMA motor assistance cause the gauge to read higher than for a long time, such as prolonged the actual battery level.
Page 77: Charge/Assist Gauge
Gauges Charge/Assist Gauge If the IMA battery is too hot or too 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 78: Controls Near The Steering Wheel
Controls Near the Steering Wheel INSTRUMENT PANEL HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNAL WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS BRIGHTNESS (P. 74) (P. 73) (P. 75) DISPLAY CHANGE BUTTON PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF (P. 66) INDICATOR (P. 31) SEL/RESET BUTTON (P. 65) HAZARD WARNING BUTTON VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (P. 76) (VSA ) SYSTEM OFF SWITCH (P.
Page 79: Windshield Wipers And Washers
Windshield Wipers and Washers MIST The wipers run at high The wipers run at low speed. 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 80: Turn Signals And Headlights
Turn Signals and Headlights Turn Signal Push down on the If you leave the lights on with the 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 81: Daytime Running Lights
Headlights, Instrument Panel Brightness Daytime Running Lights Instrument Panel Brightness after you stop adjusting the With the headlight switch off or in brightness. position, the high beam INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS CONTROL BUTTONS headlights come on with reduced To reduce glare at night, the brightness when you turn the instrument panel illumination dims ignition switch to the ON (II)
Page 82: Hazard Warning Button
Hazard Warning Button, Rear Window Defogger Hazard Warning Button Rear Window Defogger It also shuts off when you turn off the ignition switch. You have to turn the defogger on again when you restart the vehicle. Make sure the rear window is clear and you have good visibility before U.S.
Page 83: 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 84: Keys And Locks
You will need this key number if you high humidity. TRANSMITTER (Gray) ever have to get a key replaced. Use only Honda-approved key blanks. Do not drop the keys or set heavy objects on them. These keys contain electronic circuits that are activated by the Keep the keys away from liquids.
Page 85: 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 86: 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 87: Door Locks
Door Locks Power Door Locks To lock any door when getting out of the vehicle, pull the lock tab out, and LOCK TAB close the door. To lock all doors when getting out of the vehicle, remove the key from the To lock ignition switch, and push the top of To lock...
Page 88: Childproof Door Locks
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 89 Door Locks To turn off the Auto Door Lock Push and hold the front of the To program the Park Lock mode: master door lock switch on the modes: Locks all doors when the shift lever is driver’s door until you hear a click moved out of the Park (P) position.
Page 90 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 and move the shift lever out of the Locks all doors when the vehicle’s speed driver’s door.
Page 91: Auto Door Unlocking
Door Locks Auto Door Unlocking To turn off the Auto Door Unlock Push and hold the rear of the The auto door unlocking feature has master door lock switch on the modes: five possible settings: driver’s door. You will hear a click, and after about 5 seconds, you will hear another click.
Page 92 Door Locks Push and hold the rear of the To program the Park Unlock mode: To program the Ignition Switch master door lock switch on the Unlocks the driver’s door or all doors 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 93 Door Locks Push and hold the brake pedal, Release the switch and, within 5 Even if 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 94: Trunk
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 95: Remote Transmitter
Remote Transmitter UNLOCK Press this button once PANIC Press this button for PANIC BUTTON UNLOCK BUTTON to unlock the driver’s door. Push it about 1 second to attract attention; 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 96 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 97 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 98: Seats
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 the likelihood of whiplash and other injuries.
Page 99 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 100 Always replace the head The driver’s and front passenger’s inspected by a Honda dealer. restraints before driving. seats have active head restraints. If the vehicle is struck severely from...
Page 101 Do not place any object between an occupant and the seat-back. Install each restraint in its proper location. Only use genuine Honda replacement head restraints. The lid of the console compartment can be used as an armrest by moving it forward and backward. Make sure the armrest is securely latched.
Page 102: Seat Heaters
Seat Heaters In the HI setting, the heater turns off Passenger’s when the seat gets warm, and turns Seat back on after the seat’s temperature drops. In the LO setting, the heater runs continuously. It does not cycle with temperature changes. Follow these precautions whenever you use the seat heaters: Driver’s...
Page 103: Power Windows
Power Windows AUTO To open or close the DRIVER’S WINDOW SWITCH driver’s window, push or pull the Closing a power window on window switch firmly down or up to the second detent, and release it. someone’s hands or fingers can The window will automatically go cause serious injury.
Page 104: Mirrors
Mirrors Adjusting the Power Mirrors ADJUSTMENT SWITCH SELECTOR SWITCH Keep the inside and outside mirrors clean and adjusted for best visibility. Turn the ignition switch to the ON Push the appropriate edge of the Be sure to adjust the mirrors before (II) position.
Page 105: Parking Brake
Mirrors, Parking Brake Heated Mirrors Parking Brake Driving the vehicle with the parking brake applied can damage the rear brakes and hubs. A beeper will sound if the vehicle is driven with the parking brake on. PARKING BRAKE LEVER HEATED MIRROR BUTTON To apply the parking brake, pull the On Canadian models The outside mirrors are heated to...
Page 106: Interior Convenience Items
Interior Convenience Items CONSOLE COMPARTMENT COIN BOX CENTER POCKET VANITY MIRROR ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET COAT HOOK GLOVE BOX ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET USB ADAPTER CABLE BEVERAGE HOLDERS : If equipped...
Page 107: Beverage Holders
Interior Convenience Items Beverage Holders On models without navigation system Console Compartment Be careful when you are using the Another accessory power socket is in beverage holders. A spilled liquid the center console compartment. LEVER that is very hot can scald you or your When more than one socket is being passengers.
Page 108: Interior Lights
Interior Lights After all doors are closed tightly, the Ceiling Light Spotlights light dims slightly, then fades out in about 30 seconds. DOOR ACTIVATED 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 109 Features The climate control system in your Climate Control ......104 Playing an iPod ......183 vehicle provides a comfortable Audio System ........ . 110 iPod Error Messages ....192 driving environment in all weather Audio System (Models without Playing a USB Flash Memory conditions.
Page 110: Climate Control
Climate Control TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAL MODE CONTROL BUTTON AUTO BUTTON FAN CONTROL DIAL OFF BUTTON AIR CONDITIONING BUTTON WINDSHIELD DEFROST BUTTON REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER BUTTON FRESH AIR BUTTON RECIRCULATION BUTTON...
Page 111 Climate Control Voice Control System The system automatically selects the Semi-automatic Operation proper mix of conditioned and/or You can manually select various Only on models equipped with Navigation System heated air that will, as quickly as functions of the climate control The climate control system for your possible, raise or lower the interior system when it is in full automatic...
Page 112 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 113 Climate Control Ventilation Using the A/C Dehumidify the Interior The ventilation system draws in Air conditioning places an extra load Air conditioning, as it cools, removes outside air, circulates it through the on the engine. Watch the engine moisture from the air. When used in interior, then releases it through coolant temperature gauge (see page combination with the heater, it...
Page 114 Climate Control To Defog and Defrost To Remove Exterior Frost or Ice To clear the windows faster, you can 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 115 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 116: 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 117 Audio System U.S. model with navigation system...
Page 118: Audio System (Models Without Navigation System)
Audio System (Models without navigation system) SCAN BUTTON AM/FM BUTTON AUTO SELECT BUTTON PWR/VOL KNOB SEEK BUTTON PRESET BUTTONS TUNE/SOUND KNOB...
Page 119: Playing The Am/Fm Radio
Playing the AM/FM Radio (Models without navigation system) To Play the AM/FM Radio TUNE Use the TUNE knob to If you do nothing, the system will 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...
Page 120 Playing the AM/FM Radio (Models without navigation system) AUTO SELECT If you are You will see a ‘‘0’’ displayed after traveling and can no longer receive pressing a preset button if auto your preset stations, you can use the select cannot find a strong station for auto select feature to find stations in that preset button.
Page 121: Adjusting The Sound
Adjusting the Sound (Models without navigation system) Press the SOUND (TUNE) knob Balance/Fader These two Audio System Lighting repeatedly to display the BASS, modes adjust the strength of the You can use the instrument panel TREBLE, FADER, BALANCE, and sound coming from each speaker. brightness control buttons to adjust SVC (speed-sensitive volume BALANCE adjusts the side-to-side...
Page 122: Playing The Xm Radio
Playing the XM Radio (Models without navigation system) Optional on U.S. models Your audio system is capable of POWER/VOLUME KNOB DISPLAY BUTTON receiving XM Radio anywhere in CD BUTTON the United States, except Hawaii and Alaska. SCAN BUTTON AUX BUTTON XM is a registered trademark of Sirius XM Radio , Inc.
Page 123 Playing the XM Radio (Models without navigation system) Operating the XM Radio MODE To switch between You may experience periods when 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 button until artist’s name and song title (I) or the ON (II) position.
Page 124 Playing the XM Radio (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 125 Playing the XM Radio (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 126 Playing the XM Radio (Models without navigation system) Depending on where you drive, you Your I.D. will appear in the display. As required by the FCC: may experience reception problems. Changes or modifications not expressly Interference can be caused by any of After you’ve registered with XM approved by the party responsible for these conditions:...
Page 127: Playing A Disc
Playing a Disc (Models without navigation system) LOAD INDICATOR REPEAT BUTTON CD BUTTON DISPLAY BUTTON RANDOM BUTTON EJECT BUTTON SCAN BUTTON SEEK/SKIP BUTTON PWR/VOL KNOB FOLDER KNOB...
Page 128 Playing a Disc (Models without navigation system) Insert the disc about halfway into the To Play a Disc NOTE: To load or play discs, the ignition Depending on the software the files disc slot. The drive will pull the disc switch must be in the ACCESSORY were made with, it may not be in the rest of the way and begin to...
Page 129 Playing a Disc (Models without navigation system) Text Data Display Function You will also see some text data 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 130 Playing a Disc (Models without navigation system) SEEK/SKIP Each time you REPEAT (TRACK/FILE In MP3 or WMA mode 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 131 Playing a Disc (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 in 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 132 Playing a Disc (Models without navigation system) SCAN (TRACK/FILE SCAN) To Stop Playing a Disc In MP3 or WMA mode 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 133 Playing a Disc (Models without navigation system) If you turn the system off while a Operating the Optional Disc If you select an empty slot in the disc is playing, either with the magazine, the changer will search Changer 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 134: Disc Player Error Messages
Disc Player Error Messages (Models without navigation system) The chart on the right explains the Cause Error Solution error messages you may see in the Message display while playing a disc. High Temperature Will disappear when the temperature returns to HEAT ERROR If you see an error message in the normal.
Page 135: Optional Disc Changer Error Messages
Optional Disc Changer Error Messages (Models without navigation system) The chart on the right explains the Error Cause Solution error messages you may see in the Message display while playing a disc. Press the magazine eject button, and pull the If you see an error message in the FOCUS Error magazine out.
Page 136: Playing An Ipod
Playing an iPod (Models without navigation system) CD BUTTON AUX BUTTON iPod INDICATOR DISP (DISPLAY) BUTTON RPT (REPEAT) TUNE KNOB BUTTON SEEK/SKIP BUTTON POWER/VOLUME KNOB RDM (RANDOM) BUTTON...
Page 137 Playing an iPod (Models without navigation system) To Play an iPod iPods compatible with your audio Use only compatible iPods with the This audio system can select and system using the USB adapter cable latest software. iPods that are not play the audio files on the iPod with are: compatible will not work in this audio...
Page 138 Playing an iPod (Models without navigation system) NOTE: Connecting an iPod Do not connect your iPod using a hub. USB CONNECTOR Do not keep the iPod in the USB ADAPTER vehicle. Direct sunlight and high CABLE heat will damage it. CABLE Do not use an extension cable between the USB adapter cable...
Page 139 Playing an iPod (Models without navigation system) If the iPod indicator does not appear Text Data Display Function To Change or Select Files in the audio display, check the Each time you press the DISP button, You can use the SEEK/SKIP button connections, and try to reconnect the the display mode switches between while an iPod is playing to select...
Page 140 Playing an iPod (Models without navigation system) To Select a File from iPod Menu Turn the TUNE knob. Push the TUNE knob. You can also select a file from the If you stop adjusting, the displayed Selection within a Mode Turn iPod menu: ALBUM (albums), mode is selected after about five...
Page 141 Playing an iPod (Models without navigation system) For example, with the album mode To Select Repeat or Random Mode: selected, turn the TUNE knob right You can select any type of repeat and or left to select a different album. shuffle modes by using the RPT and Turn to the right to skip to the next RDM buttons.
Page 142 Playing an iPod (Models without navigation system) the recorded order. To activate this, To Stop Playing Your iPod press and release the RDM button To play the radio, press the AM/FM repeatedly until you see F-RDM in button. Press the CD button to RDM INDICATOR the display.
Page 143 Playing an iPod (Models without navigation system) Disconnecting an iPod iPod Error Messages You can disconnect the iPod at any If you see an error message in the time when you see the ‘‘OK to display, see page disconnect’’ message in the iPod display.
Page 144: Ipod Error Messages
iPod Error Messages (Models without navigation system) If you see an error message on the Error Message Solution audio display while playing an iPod, find the solution in the chart to the right. If you cannot clear the error The system cannot read the file(s). Check the files in the iPod. There UNSUPPORTED message, take your vehicle to your is a possibility that the files have been damaged.
Page 145: Playing A Usb Flash Memory
Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models without navigation system) DISP (DISPLAY) BUTTON SCAN BUTTON CD BUTTON AUX BUTTON RPT (REPEAT) TUNE KNOB BUTTON SEEK/SKIP BUTTON POWER/VOLUME KNOB RDM (RANDOM) BUTTON...
Page 146: Device
Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models without navigation system) To Play a USB Flash Memory The recommended USB flash Do not keep a USB flash memory Device memory devices are 256 MB or device in the vehicle. Direct This audio system can select and higher, and formatted with the FAT sunlight and high heat will damage play the audio files on a USB flash...
Page 147 Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models without navigation system) Depending on the type of Even if recorded in MP3, WMA or Connecting a USB Flash Memory encoding and writing software AAC format, an unsupported file Device used, there may be cases where cannot be played.
Page 148 Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models without navigation system) When the USB flash memory device To Change or Select Files is connected, the USB indicator is Use the SEEK/SKIP button while a shown in the display. USB flash memory device is playing to select passages and change files.
Page 149 Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models without navigation system) FOLDER SELECTION F-RPT (Folder Repeat) This select a different folder, turn the feature replays all the files in the TUNE knob right or left. Turn to the RPT INDICATOR selected folder in the order they are right to skip to the next folder, and stored.
Page 150 Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models without navigation system) F-RDM (Folder Random) This F-SCAN (Folder Scan) This feature plays the files in the selected feature samples the first file in each folder in random order. To activate folder in the order they are stored. SCAN INDICATOR folder random, press and release the To activate folder scan, press and...
Page 151 Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models without navigation system) To Stop Playing a USB Flash Disconnecting a USB Flash Memory USB Flash Memory Device Error Memory Device Messages Device You can disconnect the USB flash If you see an error message in the To play the radio, press the AM/FM button.
Page 152: Usb Flash Memory Device
USB Flash Memory Device Error Messages (Models without navigation system) If you see an error message on the Error Message Solution audio display while playing a USB flash memory device, find the solution in the chart to the right. If The system cannot read the file(s).
Page 153: Audio System (Models With Navigation System)
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 System Manual for complete details.
Page 154: Playing The Am/Fm Radio
Playing the AM/FM Radio (Models with navigation system) To Play the AM/FM Radio The band and frequency that the To Select a Station The ignition switch must be in the radio was last tuned to are displayed. You can use any of five methods to ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position.
Page 155 Playing the AM/FM Radio (Models with navigation system) SEEK The seek function If you do nothing, the system will Each preset button’s frequency is 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 156 Playing the AM/FM Radio (Models with navigation system) AUTO SELECT If you are You will see a ‘‘0’’ displayed after traveling and can no longer receive pressing a preset button if auto your preset stations, you can use the select cannot find a strong station for auto select feature to find stations in every preset button.
Page 157: Playing The Xm Radio
Playing the XM Radio (Models with navigation system) U.S. models only XM RADIO ICON MODE ICON JOYSTICK POWER/VOLUME KNOB CATEGORY INDICATOR AM/FM BUTTON XM RADIO BUTTON AUDIO BUTTON SCAN BUTTON PRESET CHANNEL NUMBER TUNE BAR PRESET BUTTONS...
Page 158 Playing the XM Radio (Models with navigation system) Your audio system is capable of To switch between Operating the XM Radio MODE receiving XM Radio anywhere in To listen to XM Radio, turn the channel mode and category mode, the United States, except Hawaii and ignition switch to the ACCESSORY touch the MODE icon.
Page 159 Playing the XM Radio (Models with navigation system) TUNE Press the TUNE bar to Preset You can store up to 12 change channel selections. Press preset channels using each preset for higher numbered channels button or preset icons on the screen. for lower numbered Each preset button or icon stores channels.
Page 160 Playing the XM Radio (Models with navigation system) Repeat steps 2 and 3 to store the To Select a Channel from List first six channels. Press the XM RADIO button again or touch the other XM icon (XM1 or XM2) on the audio display. Store the next six channels using steps 2 and 3.
Page 161 Playing the XM Radio (Models with navigation system) To select a desired icon with the XM Radio Display Messages ‘‘NO SIGNAL’’ The signal is joystick, move it in the appropriate currently too weak. Move the vehicle direction, then press ENT. ‘‘LOADING’’...
Page 162 Playing the XM Radio (Models with navigation system) The XM satellites are in orbit over the equator; therefore, objects south Signal may be blocked by Signal weaker in of the vehicle may cause satellite mountains or large obstacles to these areas. reception interruptions.
Page 163 Playing the XM Radio (Models with navigation system) Depending on where you drive, you As required by the FCC: bar until ‘‘0’’ appears in the display. may experience reception problems. Your I.D. will appear in the display. Changes or modifications not expressly Interference can be caused by any of approved by the party responsible for these conditions:...
Page 164: Adjusting The Sound
Adjusting the Sound (Models with navigation system) Adjusts the side-to- BALANCE side strength of the sound. SPEAKER SETTING To adjust the left/right balance, touch the L or R icon. Adjusts the SUBWOOFER strength of sound from the subwoofer speaker. To adjust the sound strength, touch on each side of the adjustment bar.
Page 165 Adjusting the Sound (Models with navigation system) If you feel the sound is too loud, Screen Mode Audio System Lighting choose low. If you feel the sound is You can select the background You can use the instrument panel too quiet, choose Hi. screen to display the sound level.
Page 166: Playing A Disc
Playing a Disc (Models with navigation system) CD ICON JOYSTICK POWER/VOLUME KNOB OPEN BUTTON CD/XM BUTTON AUDIO BUTTON SCAN BUTTON TUNE BAR RANDOM FAST FORWARD SKIP BUTTON BUTTON BUTTON REPEAT BUTTON REWIND BUTTON SKIP BUTTON...
Page 167 Playing a Disc (Models with navigation system) To Play a Disc This audio system can also play NOTE: You operate the disc player with the CD-Rs and CD-RWs compressed in If a file on an MP3 or WMA disc is same controls used for the radio.
Page 168 Playing a Disc (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 169 Playing a Disc (Models with navigation system) Push the AUDIO button beside the To Change or Select Tracks/Files You can also select an icon with the screen to show the audio display and joystick. Move it to left, right, up, or operate the disc player.
Page 170 Playing a Disc (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 in feature, when activated, plays all side of the TUNE bar to move to the the selected folder in the order they...
Page 171 Playing a Disc (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, CD ICON (files in MP3 or WMA) in the order when activated, samples all the first they were recorded.
Page 172 Playing a Disc (Models with navigation system) To scroll through the display, touch icon on the side of the FOLDER ICON TRACK/FILE ICON screen. To go back to the previous FOLDER ICON FOLDER ICON display, touch the Return icon on the screen.
Page 173 Playing a Disc (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 174 Playing a Disc (Models with navigation system) Operating the Optional Disc Protecting Discs For information on how to handle Changer 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 175: Disc Player Error Messages
Disc Player Error Messages (Models with navigation system) The chart on the right explains the Error Cause Solution error messages you may see in the Message display while playing a disc. Press the eject button, and pull out the disc. If you see an error message in the Make sure it is inserted correctly in the disc display while playing a disc, press...
Page 176: Playing A Pc Card
Playing a PC Card (Models with navigation system) TRACK LIST ICON PC CARD ICON JOYSTICK POWER/VOLUME KNOB PLAY MODE ICON OPEN BUTTON CD/XM BUTTON AUDIO BUTTON SCAN BUTTON TUNE BAR RANDOM FAST FORWARD SKIP BUTTON BUTTON BUTTON REPEAT BUTTON REWIND BUTTON SKIP BUTTON...
Page 177 Playing a PC Card (Models with navigation system) To Play a PC Card Always use the recommended Never insert foreign objects into You operate the PC card player with memory card with the appropriate the PC card slot. the same controls used for the radio adapter (if an adapter is needed).
Page 178 Playing a PC Card (Models with navigation system) In WMA format, DRM (digital rights Insert a PC card straight into the slot. Loading a PC Card management) files cannot be played. The drive will read the PC card and If the system finds a DRM file, it PC CARD SLOT begin to play it.
Page 179 Playing a PC Card (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 180 Playing a PC Card (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 181 Playing a PC Card (Models with navigation system) To Change or Select Tracks/Files SKIP Each time you press and TRACK REPEAT (FILE release (preset 6 button), the REPEAT) To continuously replay PRESET BUTTON’S FUNCTION player skips forward to the a file, press and release the RPT beginning of the next file.
Page 182 Playing a PC Card (Models with navigation system) The system then selects and plays TRACK RANDOM (Random FOLDER/ARTIST/ALBUM This feature files randomly. This continues until This feature, when within a folder) SCAN plays the files within a folder in you deactivate each random play by activated, samples the first file in random order.
Page 183 Playing a PC Card (Models with navigation system) Using a Track List FOLDER ICON TRACK LIST ICON RETURN ICON You can also select a file directly To scroll through the display, touch To select a folder, touch its icon on from the folder and track lists on the icon on the side of the the screen.
Page 184 Playing a PC Card (Models with navigation system) To select a desired icon with the joystick, move it in the appropriate ARTIST NAME ALBUM NAME direction, then press ENT. Press the AUDIO button to go back to the normal audio playing display. Pressing the CANCEL button goes back to the previous screen, and pressing the MAP button cancels the...
Page 185 Playing a PC Card (Models with navigation system) Song Search Function Searching for a Song Title by Keyword SONG SEARCH ICON TITLE BY KEYWORD ICON MORE ICON RETURN ICON ARTIST ICON ALBUM ICON DELETE ICON LIST ICON Folder mode is shown. When you select ‘‘Song Search’’...
Page 186 Playing a PC Card (Models with navigation system) To cancel the selected letter, select Searching for a Song by Artist Name Searching for a Song by Album Name the letter and touch the Delete icon. To select more characters, touch the ARTIST LIST ALBUM LIST More icon.
Page 187 Playing a PC Card (Models with navigation system) To Stop Playing a PC Card When you leave the vehicle, always PC Card Player Malfunction To play the radio when a PC card is remove the PC card from the audio If there is a problem with the PC playing, press the AM/FM button or unit.
Page 188: Pc Card Error Messages
PC Card Error Messages (Models with navigation system) If you see an error message in the Error Message Solution display while playing a PC card, find the solution in the chart to the right. If you cannot clear the error The system cannot read the file(s).
Page 189: Playing An Ipod
Playing an iPod (Models with navigation system) USB ICON JOYSTICK POWER/VOLUME KNOB AUDIO DISPLAY iPod INDICATOR MAP BUTTON CD/XM BUTTON AUDIO BUTTON CANCEL BUTTON RPT (REPEAT) RDM (RANDOM) FAST FORWARD SKIP BUTTON BUTTON BUTTON BUTTON REWIND BUTTON SKIP BUTTON U.S. model is shown.
Page 190 Playing an iPod (Models with navigation system) To Play an iPod To select the USB mode without iPods compatible with your audio This audio system can select and using the icon, press the CD/XM system using the USB adapter cable play the audio files on the iPod with button repeatedly.
Page 191 Playing an iPod (Models with navigation system) Use only compatible iPods with the In AAC format, DRM (digital rights Connecting an iPod latest software. iPods that are not management) files cannot be played. USB CONNECTOR compatible will not work in this audio If the system finds a DRM file, the unit.
Page 192 Playing an iPod (Models with navigation system) If the iPod indicator does not appear in the audio display, check the connections, and try to reconnect the USB ADAPTER iPod a few times. CABLE If the audio system still does not recognize the iPod, the iPod may need to be reset.
Page 193 Playing an iPod (Models with navigation system) To Change or Select Files SKIP Each time you press and Using a Track List release (preset 6 button), the player skips forward to the AUDIO DISPLAY beginning of the next file. Press and release (preset 5 button), to skip backward to the beginning of...
Page 194 Playing an iPod (Models with navigation system) To scroll through the display, touch To Select a File from iPod Menu icon on the side of the screen. To go back to the previous display, touch the Return icon. To select a desired icon with the joystick, move it in the appropriate direction, then press ENT.
Page 195 Playing an iPod (Models with navigation system) To select a desired icon with the To Select Repeat or Random Mode: joystick, move it in the appropriate You can select any type of repeat and direction, then press ENT. random modes with the RPT and RDM buttons.
Page 196 Playing an iPod (Models with navigation system) Pressing either SKIP button changes ALBUM RANDOM This feature the file while keeping this feature. plays all available albums from the selected items in the iPod menu list (playlists, artists, albums or songs) in random order.
Page 197 Playing an iPod (Models with navigation system) To Stop Playing Your iPod Disconnecting an iPod iPod Error Messages To play the radio, press the AM/FM You can disconnect the iPod at any If you see an error message in the button or touch the FM1, FM2, AM, time when you see the ‘‘OK to screen, see page...
Page 198: Ipod Error Messages
iPod Error Messages (Models with navigation system) If you see an error message on the Error Cause Solution screen while playing an iPod, find Message the solution in the chart to the right. If you cannot clear the error USB ROM Error There is a problem with the USB adapter unit.
Page 199: Playing A Usb Flash Memory
Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models with navigation system) USB ICON JOYSTICK POWER/VOLUME KNOB MP3 INDICATOR TRACK LIST ICON AUDIO BUTTON SCAN BUTTON SOUND ICON TUNE BAR RPT (REPEAT) RDM (RANDOM) FAST FORWARD SKIP BUTTON BUTTON BUTTON BUTTON REWIND BUTTON TUNE BAR SKIP BUTTON U.S.
Page 200: Device
Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models with navigation system) To Play a USB Flash Memory To select the USB mode without The recommended USB flash Device using the icon, press the CD/XM memory devices are 256 MB or This audio system can select and button repeatedly.
Page 201 Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models with navigation system) NOTE: Depending on the type and Voice Control System Do not use a device such as a card number of files, it may take some You can select the AUX mode by reader or hard drive as the device time before they begin to play.
Page 202 Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models with navigation system) Some versions of MP3, WMA, or Connecting a USB Flash Memory AAC format may not be supported. If Device an unsupported file is found, the audio unit displays UNSUPPORTED, USB CONNECTOR then skips to the next file.
Page 203 Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models with navigation system) To Change or Select Files SKIP Each time you press and release (preset 6 button), the player skips forward to the beginning of the next file. Press and release (preset 5 button), to skip backward to the beginning of the current file.
Page 204 Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models with navigation system) FOLDER SELECTION To Select a File from Folder and File select a different folder, press either Lists side of the TUNE bar. Press the side to skip to the next folder, FOLDER ICON and press the side to skip to the...
Page 205 Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models with navigation system) To scroll through the display, touch To Select Repeat, Random or Scan icon on the side of the Mode: screen. To go back to the previous You can select any type of repeat, display, touch the Return icon.
Page 206 Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models with navigation system) Press and hold the button until you TRACK RANDOM This feature hear a beep to turn off either repeat plays all the tracks/files in random mode. Pressing either side of the order.
Page 207 Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models with navigation system) TRACK SCAN This feature Press and hold the button until you To Stop Playing a USB Flash samples all tracks/files in the hear a beep to turn off either scan Memory Device selected folder in the order they are mode.
Page 208 Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models with navigation system) USB Flash Memory Device Error Disconnecting a USB Flash Memory Messages Device You can disconnect the USB flash If you see an error message in the memory device at any time even if screen, see page the USB mode is selected on the audio system.
Page 209: Usb Flash Memory Device
USB Flash Memory Device Error Messages (Models with navigation system) If you see an error message on the Error Cause Solution screen while playing a USB flash Message memory device, find the solution in the chart to the right. If you cannot USB ERROR USB ROM Error There is a problem with the USB adapter unit.
Page 210: Am/Fm Radio Reception
AM/FM Radio Reception Radio Frequencies AM/FM 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 211 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 212: 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 213 Protecting Your Discs Additional Information on Bubbled, wrinkled, labeled, and excessively thick discs Recommended Discs The in-dash disc player/changer has a sophisticated and delicate mechanism. If you insert a damaged disc as indicated in this section, it may become stuck inside and damage the audio unit.
Page 214 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 215: 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 216: Remote Audio Controls
Remote Audio Controls The VOL button adjusts the volume To activate the seek function, press CH BUTTON up ( ) or down ( ). Press the top and hold the top ( ) or bottom ( ) or bottom of the button, hold it until of the CH button until you hear a the desired volume is reached, then beep.
Page 217: Auxiliary Input Jack
Remote Audio Controls, Auxiliary Input Jack If you are playing a PC card, press When playing a USB flash memory Auxiliary Input Jack the top ( ) of the CH button to device, you can also use the seek advance to the next file. Press the function to skip the folder.
Page 218: 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 219: Security System
Security System The security system helps to protect sound if the trunk lock is forced, or your vehicle and valuables from theft. the trunk is opened with the trunk The horn sounds and a combination release handle. of headlights (low beam), parking lights, side marker lights, and The security system will not set if taillights flash if someone attempts...
Page 220: 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 CRUISE BUTTON RES/ACCEL without keeping your foot on the wheel. The CRUISE CONTROL BUTTON accelerator pedal.
Page 221: Cruise Control
Cruise Control Changing the Set Speed You can decrease the set cruising Even with the cruise control turned You can increase the set cruising speed in any of these ways: on, you can still use the accelerator speed in any of these ways: pedal to speed up for passing.
Page 222 Cruise Control Canceling Cruise Control Resuming the Set Speed When you push the CANCEL button, CRUISE BUTTON or tap the brake or clutch pedal, the 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 223: Bluetooth Handsfreelink
For a list of compatible phones, pairing NAVI VOICE procedures, and special feature CONTROL capabilities: BUTTONS In the U.S., visit handsfreelink.honda. MICROPHONE or call (888) 528-7876. HFL BACK BUTTON Air or wind noise from the In Canada, visit www.handsfreelink.ca, HFL Talk button...
Page 224 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink Press and release the HFL Talk Many commands can be spoken Help Features button each time you want to together. For example, you can To hear general HFL information, make a command. After the beep, say ‘‘Call 123-456- ’’...
Page 225 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink Information Display BLUETOOTH INDICATOR HFL MESSAGE A notification that there is an On the map screen, you will see a indicator will also be incoming call, or HFL is in use, will ‘‘HFL’’ message on the screen. displayed on the screen if your appear on the navigation screen phone is linked to HFL.
Page 226 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink How to Use HFL The ignition switch must be in the ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position. ‘‘Pair’’ Pair a phone to the system (See page 223) ‘‘Edit’’ Edit the name of a paired phone (See page 224) Delete a paired phone from the system (See page 224) ‘‘Delete’’...
Page 227 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink ‘‘Redial’’ Redial the last number called (See page 227) ‘‘Transfer’’ Transfer a call from HFL to your phone, or from your phone to HFL (See page 229) ‘‘Mute’’ Mute your voice to the person at the other end of the call (See page 230) ‘‘Send’’...
Page 228 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink Apply a security passcode to the system that must be input at each key ‘‘Security’’ cycle to access the system (See page 237) ‘‘Change Passcode’’ Change your security passcode (See page 238) ‘‘System Set how you would like to be notified of an incoming call ‘‘Call Notification’’...
Page 229 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink To use HFL, you need to pair your Phone Setup To pair a cell phone: Bluetooth-compatible cell phone to This command group is available for Press and release the HFL Talk the system. paired cell phones. button. If you are pairing a phone for the first time, HFL will give Phone pairing tips you information about the pairing...
Page 230 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink To rename a paired phone: To delete a paired phone: To hear the names of all paired Press and release the HFL Talk Press and release the HFL Talk phones: button before a command. button before a command. Press and release the HFL Talk button before a command.
Page 231 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink To hear which paired phone is To change from the currently linked To change the pairing code setting: Press and release the HFL Talk currently linked: phone to another paired phone: Press and release the HFL Talk Press and release the HFL Talk button before a command.
Page 232 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink Making a Call To make a call using a name in the To make a call using a phone You can make calls using a name in HFL phonebook: number: the HFL phonebook or any phone Press and release the HFL Talk Press and release the HFL Talk number.
Page 233 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink To redial the last number called by To make a call from an imported HFL: phonebook: Press and release the HFL Talk button and say ‘‘ Redial .’’ Press the INFO button, then select Select a phonebook you want to ‘‘...
Page 234 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink List ICON To search for a specific name in the Select the name. All the phone Selecting ‘‘ Store in phonebook, enter the keyword for numbers stored for that name will ,’’ the phone HandsFreeLink either the first or last name. be listed.
Page 235 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink Receiving a Call Call Waiting Transferring a Call When you receive a call, an incoming If your phone has Call Waiting, press You can transfer a call from HFL to call notification (if activated) will and release the HFL Talk button to your phone, or from your phone to play and interrupt the audio system put the original call on hold and...
Page 236 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink Muting a Call Send Numbers or Names During Phonebook You can mute your voice to the a Call You can store up to 50 names with person you are talking to during a HFL allows you to send numbers or their associated numbers in HFL.
Page 237 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink To store a phonebook entry: NOTE: To edit the number stored in a name: Press and release the HFL Talk Avoid using duplicate name Press and release the HFL Talk button before a command. entries. button before a command. Avoid using ‘‘home’’...
Page 238 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink To delete a name: To list all names in the phonebook: To store a specific phone number Press and release the HFL Talk Press and release the HFL Talk from your cell phone directly to the button before a command. button before a command.
Page 239 HFL options. IMPORTED PHONEBOOK PIN ICON For a list of cell phones that are compatible with this feature: In the U.S., visit handsfreelink.honda. or call (888) 528-7876. In Canada, visit www.handsfreelink.ca, or call (888) 528-7876. IMPORTED DATE Select ‘‘...
Page 240 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink Select a person from the list. Up to three category icons are displayed in the left side of the list: Preference Home Mobile Voice List ICON Work Other If the phonebook is PIN-protected, To search for a specific name in the you will need to enter the 4-digit PIN.
Page 241 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink Delete Imported Phonebook: After making a selection, the PIN Number You can delete any imported following screen will appear. You can add, change, or remove a phonebook. PIN number from any phonebook. Select ‘‘ Delete Imported Phonebook ,’’ and a list of imported phonebooks will be displayed.
Page 242 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink To change the PIN to a new number: To remove a PIN: Select ‘‘ PIN number ,’’ then select ‘‘ Do not use PIN ’’ after you enter the current PIN. Select the phonebook you want. The The display will change as shown display will change as shown above.
Page 243 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink System Setup To set a 4-digit passcode to lock the NOTE: Once a passcode is set, you This command group allows you to will need to enter it to use HFL each HFL system for security purposes: change or customize HFL basic Press and release the HFL Talk time you start the vehicle.
Page 244 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink To change your security passcode: To select either a ring tone or a To activate or deactivate the auto Press and release the HFL Talk prompt as the incoming call transfer function: button before a command. If you get into the vehicle while you notification : Press and release the HFL Talk are on the phone, the call can be...
Page 245 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink To clear the system: Quick Language Selection Change Language This operation clears the passcodes, Canadian models only Canadian models only paired phones, all names in the HFL To quickly change the language: To change the system language phonebook, and all imported Press and release the HFL Talk between English and French: phonebook data.
Page 246 FCC rules. Operation is subject to the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of following two conditions: (1) This device such marks by Honda Motor Co., may not cause harmful interference, and Ltd. is under license. Other (2) this device must accept any...
Page 247: Before Driving
Before Driving Before you begin driving your Break-in Period ......242 vehicle, you should know what Fuel Recommendation ....242 gasoline to use and how to check the Service Station Procedures ..243 levels of important fluids. You also Refueling ........
Page 248: Break-In Period
MMT. For further important fuel-related information for your vehicle, or information on gasoline that does not contain MMT, visit Owner Link at owners.honda.com . In Canada, visit www.honda.ca for additional information on gasoline.
Page 249: Service Station Procedures
Service Station Procedures Refueling Remove the fuel fill cap slowly. You may hear a hissing sound as Push Gasoline is highly flammable pressure inside the tank equalizes. The fuel fill cap is attached to the and explosive. You can be burned or seriously injured fuel filler with a tether.
Page 250: Opening And Closing The Hood
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 251: Oil Check
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 252: Engine Coolant Check
Service Station Procedures Engine Coolant Check Refer to Owner’s Maintenance on page for information Checks RESERVE TANK about checking other items on your vehicle. 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 253: 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 254 Fuel Economy Fuel Economy Factors Use the recommended viscosity Observe the speed limit The following factors can lower your Aerodynamic drag has a big effect motor oil, displaying the API vehicle’s fuel economy: on fuel economy at speeds above Certification Seal (see page Aggressive driving (hard 45 mph (75 km/h).
Page 255 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 256: Accessories And Modifications
Be sure electronic accessories do crash in which you can be hurt not overload electrical circuits Accessories or killed. Your dealer has Honda accessories (see page ) or interfere with that allow you to personalize your the proper operation of your Follow all instructions in this vehicle.
Page 257 Accessories and Modifications Modifying Your Vehicle Non-Honda wheels, because they Removing parts from your vehicle, are a universal design, can cause or replacing components with excessive stress on suspension non-Honda components could components and will not be seriously affect your vehicle’s compatible with the tire pressure handling, stability, and reliability.
Page 258: Carrying Cargo
Carrying Cargo Your vehicle has several convenient storage areas: DOOR POCKETS Glove box CENTER POCKET Door pockets 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 259 Carrying Cargo Load Limits The resulting figure equals the The maximum load for your vehicle available amount of cargo and is 850 lbs (385 kg) for U.S. vehicles, Overloading or improper luggage load capacity. For and 395 kg for Canadian vehicles. example, if the ‘‘XXX’’...
Page 260 Carrying Cargo In addition, the total weight of the vehicle, all occupants, accessories, cargo, and trailer tongue load must not exceed the Gross Vehicle Example 1 Weight Rating (GVWR) or the Gross Max Load 850 lbs Passenger Weight Cargo Weight Axle Weight Rating (GAWR).
Page 261 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 AIR INTAKE floor of the trunk, placing the be thrown around and hurt heaviest items on the bottom and someone during a crash.
Page 262 Carrying Cargo Do not spill any liquids over the air intake or insert any foreign objects in it. This may damage the IMA battery and the power control unit.
Page 263 Driving This section gives you tips on Preparing to Drive ......258 starting the engine under various Starting the Engine ......259 conditions, and how to operate the Automatic Transmission (CVT) . 260 automatic transmissions (CVT). It Parking ...........
Page 264: Preparing To Drive
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 265: Starting The Engine
Starting the Engine Apply the parking brake. Starting in Cold Weather In cold weather, the conventional In cold weather, turn off all starter is used instead of the IMA The immobilizer system protects your electrical accessories to reduce system starter. This is normal. vehicle f rom thef t.
Page 266: Automatic Transmission (Cvt)
The ‘‘D’’ indicator comes on for a Continuously Variable Shift Lever Position Indicators few seconds when you turn the Transmission (CVT) 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 267 Automatic Transmission (CVT) Shifting To shift from: Do this: If you have done all of the above and still cannot move the lever out of P to R Press the brake pedal and RELEASE BUTTON SHIFT LEVER press the release button. Park, see Shift Lock Release page...
Page 268 Automatic Transmission (CVT) Press the brake allow the engine to run at higher Reverse (R) a full state of charge. pedal and the release button on the speeds when it is cold. front of the shift lever to shift from For faster acceleration when in D, S, Park to reverse.
Page 269 Automatic Transmission (CVT) Shift Lock Release RELEASE BUTTON Do this if pushing on the brake pedal and pressing the release button does not let you shift the transmission out of Park: Set the parking brake. Remove the key from the ignition switch.
Page 270 Automatic Transmission (CVT) The Auto Idle Stop function may Auto Idle Stop According to vehicle controls To help maximize fuel economy, The shift lever is in D or N. activate when you slow down. your Civic Hybrid has an Auto Idle Stop function.
Page 271 Automatic Transmission (CVT) Auto Idle Stop Indicator If you open the driver’s door when 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 272: Parking
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 273: 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 274: Anti-Lock Brakes (Abs)
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) Braking System Design The anti-lock brake system (ABS) ABS activates. However, you may 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 275 Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) If the ABS indicator and the brake Important Safety Reminders A vehicle with ABS may require a system indicator come on together, ABS does not reduce the time or on loose or longer distance to stop and the parking brake is fully distance it takes to stop the uneven surfaces, such as gravel or released, the EBD system may also...
Page 276: Vehicle Stability Assist (Vsa ), Aka Electronic Stability Control (Esc), System
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ), aka Electronic Stability Control (ESC), System VSA Activation Indicator The main function of the If equipped NOTE: The vehicle stability assist (VSA) VSA system is generally known as system helps to stabilize the vehicle When VSA activates, you will see the Electronic Stability Control (ESC).
Page 277 Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ), aka Electronic Stability Control (ESC), System VSA OFF Switch VSA is turned on every time you VSA and Tire Sizes start the engine, even if you turned it Driving with varying tire or wheel VSA OFF SWITCH off the last time you drove the sizes may cause the VSA to vehicle.
Page 278: Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Tpms)
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Low Tire Pressure Driving on a significantly under U.S. models only 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 279 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) For example, if you check and fill information label and in the owner’s If the low tire pressure indicator or your tires in a warm area, then drive manual (see page TPMS indicator comes on, the VSA in extremely cold weather, the tire system automatically turns on even if pressure will be lower than...
Page 280: Towing A Trailer
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), Towing a Trailer Changing a Tire with TPMS The low tire pressure indicator or Changes or modifications not expressly If you have a flat tire, the low tire the TPMS indicator will go off, after approved by the party responsible for pressure indicator will come on.
Page 281 Maintenance This section explains why it is U.S. Vehicles: Maintenance Safety ...... . 276 important to keep your vehicle well Maintenance, replacement, or Maintenance Minder ....277 maintained and how to follow basic repair of emissions control Fluid Locations ......
Page 282: Maintenance Safety
Maintenance Safety All service items not detailed in this Wear eye protection and Burns from hot parts. Let the section should be performed by a protective clothing when working engine and exhaust system cool certified technician or qualified with the battery or compressed air. down before touching any parts.
Page 283: Maintenance Minder
Maintenance Minder Your vehicle displays engine oil life Engine Oil Life Display The remaining engine oil life is and maintenance service items on shown on the display according to SEL/RESET BUTTON the information display to show you this table: when you should have your dealer Calculated Engine Displayed perform engine oil replacement and...
Page 284 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 285 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 distance traveled, the Maintenance Minder indicator remains on even if you change the...
Page 286 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 287 Honda Service History or Canadian Your authorized Honda dealer Maintenance Log. Check your Press the SEL/RESET button for...
Page 288 Maintenance Minder U.S. Vehicles: Owner’s Maintenance Checks Lights Check the operation of According to state and federal You should check the following the headlights, parking lights, regulations, failure to perform items at the specified intervals. If taillights, high-mount brake light, maintenance on the items marked you are unsure of how to perform turn signals, brake lights, and...
Page 289 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 every 15,000 Check parking brake adjustment miles (24,000 km).
Page 290: Fluid Locations
Fluid Locations ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK BRAKE FLUID (Black cap) (Orange loop) ENGINE OIL FILL CAP AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (CVT) FLUID DIPSTICK (Yellow loop) WASHER FLUID (Blue cap) ENGINE COOLANT RESERVOIR RADIATOR CAP...
Page 291: Adding Engine Oil
It is available at above the upper mark; you could highly recommended that you use your dealer. A 5W-20 oil may be used damage the engine. Honda Motor Oil in your vehicle for if 0W-20 is not available.
Page 292: Changing The Oil And Filter
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 293 Changing the Oil and Filter Put a new washer on the drain bolt, OIL FILTER DRAIN BOLT 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 294: Engine Coolant
Changing the Oil and Filter, Engine Coolant Turn off the engine, let it sit for Adding Engine Coolant If Honda antifreeze/coolant is not several minutes, then check the oil available, you may use another level on the dipstick. If necessary,...
Page 295 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 296: 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 The low washer Fill the reservoir with a good-quality On Canadian models:...
Page 297: Transmission Fluid
Pour the fluid slowly and carefully so you do not spill any. Clean up any spill immediately; it could damage components in the engine compartment. Always use Honda CVTF (continuously variable UPPER DIPSTICK MARK transmission fluid).
Page 298: Brake Fluid
Check the fluid level several seconds after you turn the ignition switch to Using any non-Honda brake fluid can the ON (II) position. The fluid level cause corrosion and decrease the life should be between the MIN and of the system.
Page 299: Lights
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 another qualified technician.
Page 300 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 301 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 302 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 303 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 304: Roof Antenna
Lights, Roof Antenna Pull the bulb straight out of its Audio 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 305: Cleaning The Seat Belts
Cleaning the Seat Belts, Floor Mats Cleaning the Seat Belts Floor Mats If you use non-Honda 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 306: Dust And Pollen Filter
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 307 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 308 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 309: Wheels
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 310 Tires If you check air pressures when the Recommended Tire Pressures On U.S. models Even though your vehicle is tires are hot (driven for several The following chart shows the equipped with TPMS, we miles/kilometers), you will see recommended cold tire pressures for recommend that you visually check readings 4 to 6 psi (30 to 40 kPa, 0.3 most normal driving conditions.
Page 311 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 312 Replacing just one tire can seriously chart each time they are rotated. If affect your vehicle’s handling. Improper wheel weights can damage you purchase directional tires, rotate your vehicle’s aluminum wheels. Use only front-to-back. only Honda wheel weights f or balancing.
Page 313 Tires The ABS and VSA system work by Winter Driving comparing the speed of the wheels. Tires marked ‘‘M S’’ or ‘‘All When replacing tires, use the same Installing improper tires on your Season’’ on the sidewall have an all- size originally supplied with the weather tread design suitable for vehicle can affect handling and...
Page 314: Checking The 12 Volt Battery
Stop Because your vehicle has limited tire driving if they are hitting any part of clearance, Honda strongly the vehicle. recommends using the chains listed below, made by Security Chain Company (SCC).
Page 315: Vehicle Storage
Checking the 12 Volt Battery, Vehicle Storage Check the terminals for corrosion (a Vehicle Storage white or yellowish powder). To If you need to park your vehicle for remove it, cover the terminals with a The battery gives off explosive an extended period (more than 1 solution of baking soda and water.
Page 316: Interior Care
Vehicle Storage, Interior Care If the vehicle is to be stored for a Cover the vehicle with a longer period, it should be ‘‘breathable’’ cover, one made supported on jackstands so the from a porous material such as If this vehicle is unused f or over one tires are off the ground.
Page 317 Taking Care of the Unexpected This section covers the more Compact Spare Tire ...... . 312 common problems that motorists Changing a Flat Tire ..... 313 experience with their vehicles. It If the Engine Won’t Start ....317 gives you information about how to Jump Starting ........
Page 318: 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 319: Changing A Flat Tire
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 320 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 321 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 322 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. normal spare tire...
Page 323: If The Engine Won't Start
If the Engine Won’t Start Diagnosing why the engine won’t Nothing Happens or the Starter Turn the ignition switch to the start falls into two areas, depending START (III) position. If the Motor Operates Very Slowly on what you hear when you turn the When you turn the ignition switch to headlights do not dim, check the ignition switch to the START (III)
Page 324 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 325: 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 326 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 327: 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 328 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 329: 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 330: 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 331: 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 332: Brake System Indicator
Brake System Indicator U.S. Canada The brake system However, if the brake pedal does not If the ABS indicator comes on with 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 333: Fuses
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 334 Fuses Checking and Replacing Fuses FUSE BLOWN If something electrical in your vehicle stops working, the first thing you should check for is a blown fuse. Determine from the chart on pages , or the diagram on the fuse box lid, which fuse or fuses control that device.
Page 335 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 336 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 337: Fuse Locations
Fuse Locations UNDER-HOOD PRIMARY FUSE BOX UNDER-HOOD SECONDARY FUSE BOX Amps. Circuits Protected 50 A Headlight Main Power Window Main 40 A 40 A Booster Motor Sub Fan Motor 20 A 20 A Main Fan Motor Rear Defogger 30 A 40 A Blower 10 A...
Page 338 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 339: 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 340 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 341: Technical Information
Technical Information The diagrams in this section give Identification Numbers ....336 Emissions Controls ......345 you the dimensions and capacities of Specifications ........ . 338 The Clean Air Act ..... . 345 your vehicle and the locations of the DOT Tire Quality Grading Crankcase Emissions Control identification numbers.
Page 342: Identification Numbers
Identification Numbers Your vehicle has several identifying numbers in various places. The vehicle identification number COVER (VIN) is the 17-digit number your dealer uses to register your vehicle VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN) for warranty purposes. It is also necessary for licensing and insuring your vehicle.
Page 343 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 344: Specifications
Specifications Dimensions Capacities Length 177.3 in (4,504 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 345 Specifications Air Conditioning Fuses Refrigerant type HFC-134a (R-134a) Interior See page 332 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 346: Dot Tire Quality Grading (U.s. Vehicles)
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 347: Temperature
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles), Tire Labeling Temperature Warning: The temperature grade for Tire Labeling The temperature grades are A (the this tire is established for a tire that The tires that came on your vehicle highest), B, and C, representing the is properly inflated and not have a number of markings.
Page 348 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 349: Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Tpms) Required Federal Explanation
Tire Labeling, Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Required Federal Explanation Maximum Load Rating Means the Tire Pressure Monitoring System As an added safety feature, your load rating for a tire at the maximum (TPMS) Required Federal vehicle has been equipped with a tire permissible inflation pressure for Explanation pressure monitoring system (TPMS)
Page 350 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 351: Emissions Controls
It is stored in this ment. Under certain conditions of canister while the engine is off. After sunlight and climate, NOx and HC In Canada, Honda vehicles comply the engine is started and warmed up, react to form photochemical ‘‘smog.’’ with the Canadian emission...
Page 352: Exhaust Emissions Controls
System combustion and minimize the The exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) Honda replacement parts or their amount of HC, CO, and NOx that system takes some of the exhaust equivalent for repairs. Using lower come out the tailpipe.
Page 353: Three Way Catalytic Converter
Keep the engine well maintained. on HC, CO, and NOx. A replacement unit must be an original Honda part Have your vehicle diagnosed and or its equivalent. repaired if it is misfiring, back-...
Page 354: Emissions Testing
Emissions Testing If the testing facility determines that Without touching the accelerator Testing of Readiness Codes If you take your vehicle for an the readiness codes are not set, you pedal, start the engine, and let it emissions test shortly after the will be requested to return at a later idle for 20 seconds.
Page 355 Emissions Testing Select a nearby lightly traveled Then drive in city/suburban major highway where you can traffic for at least 10 minutes. maintain a speed of 50 to 60 mph When traffic conditions allow, let (80 to 97 km/h) for at least 20 the vehicle coast for several minutes.
Page 357 Warranty and Customer Relations Customer Service Information . 352 ..Warranty Coverages ..... 353 Reporting Safety Defects ....354 Authorized Manuals ..... . 355...
Page 358: Customer Service Information
P.O. Box 190816 San Juan, PR 00919-0816 U.S. Owners: A detailed description of the problem American Honda Motor Co., Inc. Tel: (787) 620-7546 Honda Automobile Customer Service Name of the dealer who sold the Mail Stop 500-2N-7A vehicle to you...
Page 359: Warranty Coverages
Performance Warranty these two Accessory Limited Warranty all these warranties. Please read the warranties cover your vehicle’s Honda accessories are covered 2011 Honda warranty information emissions control systems. Time, under this warranty. Time and booklet that came with your vehicle...
Page 360: Reporting Safety Defects
National Highway immediately inform Honda Canada Inc. and you may also Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to inform Transport Canada.
Page 361: Authorized Manuals
2006-2011 Honda Civic Hybrid Describes the procedures involved in the replacement Electrical Troubleshooting Manual of damaged body parts. 61SNA30 2006-2011 Model Series Honda Civic 2/4 Door Body Repair Manual 31SNC650 2011 Honda Civic Hybrid Owner’s Manual 31SNC840 2011 Honda Civic Hybrid Navigation System Owner’s Manual...
Page 363 Index Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) Indicator ....... . 59, 268 Accessories ........250 Operation ........268 Battery ACCESSORY (Ignition Key Anti-theft, Audio System ....209 Charging System Position) ........80 Anti-theft Steering Column Indicator ......62, 324 Accessory Power Socket .....
Page 364 Index Bulb Replacement Charging System Indicator . 62, 324 Back-up Lights ......297 Check Fuel Cap Indicator ....69 Brake Lights ..... . 296, 297 Checklist, Before Driving .... . 258 DANGER, Explanation of ....iii Front Side Marker Lights ..
Page 365 Index DOT Tire Quality Grading ..340 Engine Fluids Driver and Passenger Safety ... Coolant Temperature Gauge ..66 Automatic Transmission ... 291 Driving ..........257 Engine Speed Limiter ....262 Brake .......... . 292 Economy ........
Page 366 Index Gasoline ......... . 242 Heaters, Seat ........96 Instrument Panel Lights ....58 Fuel Reserve Indicator ....61 High Altitude, Starting at ....259 Instrument Panel Brightness ..75 Gauge ..........67 High-Low Beam Switch ....
Page 367 Index Lights Malfunction Indicator Lamp . 62, 325 Onboard Refueling Vapor Bulb Replacement ..... 293 Meters, Gauges ......57, 65 Recovery ........345 Indicator ........60 Methanol in Gasoline ....242 Outside Mirrors ....... 98 Parking .........
Page 368 Index Protecting Adults and Teens ..12 Reminder Light and Wiper Blades ......300 Additional Safety Precautions . 18 Beeper ........ . 19, 58 Replacing Seat Belts After a Advice for Pregnant Women ..17 System Components ....
Page 369 Index Specifications Charts ..... 338 Steering Wheel Tether Anchorage Points ....46 Speed Control ........ . 214 Theft Protection ......209 Adjustment ........77 Speed-Sensitive Volume Anti-theft Column Lock ....80 Three Way Catalytic Converter . 347 Compensation (SVC) ..
Page 370 Index Towing Wheels A Trailer ........274 Adjusting the Steering ....77 Emergency Towing ....333 Vanity Mirror ........ . 100 Alignment and Balance .... . 306 Traction Devices ......308 Vehicle Capacity Load ....253 Cleaning ........
Page 374: Service Information Summary
Gasoline: Automatic Transmission Fluid Brake Fluid: Unleaded gasoline, pump octane (CVTF): Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid number of 87 or higher. Use Honda CVT Fluid DOT 3 preferred, or a DOT 3 or (continuously variable DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary...

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