2007 Civic Hybrid Online Reference Owner's Manual
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Contents
Owner's Identification Form
Introduction .........................................................................................................................................i
A Few Words About Safe
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Your Vehicle at a Glance.....................................................................................................................3
Driver and Passenger Safety ..............................................................................................................5
Proper use and care of your vehicle's seat belts, and Supplemental Restraint System.
Instruments and Controls.................................................................................................................55
Instrument panel indicator and gauge, and how to use dashboard and steering column controls.
Comfort and Convenience Features .............................................................................................. 99
How to operate the climate control system, the audio system, and other convenience features.
Before Driving..................................................................................................................................149
What gasoline to use, how to break-in your new vehicle, and how to load luggage and other cargo.
Driving ..............................................................................................................................................163
The proper way to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park, plus towing a trailer.
Maintenance.....................................................................................................................................177
The Maintenance Schedule shows you when you need to take your vehicle to the dealer.
Taking Care of the Unexpected......................................................................................................215
This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, and how to handle them.
Technical Information.....................................................................................................................239
ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information.
Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada)................................................................251
A summary of the warranties covering your new Acura, and how to contact us.
Authorized Manuals (U.S. only)......................................................................................................255
How to order manuals and other technical literature.
Index...................................................................................................................................................... I
Service Information Summary
A summary of information you need when you pull up to the fuel pump.
Accord Value Package Audio System
This owner’s manual should be
considered a permanent part of the
vehicle and should remain with the
vehicle when it is sold.
This owner’s manual covers all
models of the Civic Hybrid. You may
find descriptions of equipment and
features that are not on your
particular model.
The information and specifications
included in this publication were in
effect at the time of approval for
printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
reserves the right, however, to
discontinue or change specifications
or design at any time without notice
and without incurring any obligation
whatsoever.
Owner’s Identification
OWNER
ADDRESS
V. I. N.
DELIVERY DATE
DEALER NAME DEALER NO.
ADDRESS
OWNER’S SIGNATURE
DEALER’S SIGNATURE
STREET
CITY STATE/PROVINCE ZIP CODE/
POSTAL CODE
(Date sold to original retail purchaser)
STREET
CITY STATE/PROVINCE ZIP CODE/
POSTAL CODE
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One of the best ways to enhance the enjoyment of your new vehicle is to
read this manual. In it, you will learn how to operate its driving controls and
convenience items. Afterwards, keep this owner’s manual in your vehicle so
youcanrefertoitatanytime.
Several warranties protect your new vehicle. Read the warranty booklet
thoroughly so you understand the coverages and are aware of your rights
and responsibilities.
Maintaining your vehicle according to the schedules given in this manual
helps to keep your driving trouble-free while it preserves your investment.
When your vehicle needs maintenance, keep in mind that your dealer’s staff
is specially trained in servicing the many systems unique to your vehicle.
Your dealer is dedicated to your satisfaction and will be pleased to answer
any questions and concerns.
As you read this manual, you will
find information that is preceded by
a symbol. This
information is intended to help you
avoid damage to your vehicle, other
property, or the environment.
Congratulations! Your selection of a 2007 Honda Civic Hybrid was a wise
investment. It will give you years of driving pleasure.
Introduction
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California Proposition 65 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. This data belongs to the vehicle owner and may not be accessed by anyone else except as legally
required or with the permission of the vehicle owner.
Service Diagnostic Recorders
This vehicle is equipped with service-related devices that record information about powertrain performance. The data
can be used to verify emissions law requirements and/or help technicians diagnose and solve service problems. It may
also be combined with data from other sources for research purposes, but it remains confidential and is never linked to
the vehicle owner.
Introduction
WARNING:
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To help you make informed
decisions about safety, we have
provided operating procedures and
other information on labels and in
this manual. This information alerts
you to potential hazards that could
hurt you or others.
You will find this important safety information in a variety of forms,
including:
preceded by a safety alert symbol and one of
three signal words: , , or .
These signal words mean:
such as Important Safety Reminders or Important
Safety Precautions.
such as Driver and Passenger Safety.
This entire book is filled with important safety information please read it
carefully.
Your safety, and the safety of others,
is very important. And operating this
vehicle safely is an important
responsibility.
Of course, it is not practical or
possible to warn you about all the
hazards associated with operating or
maintaining your vehicle. You must
use your own good judgement.
on the vehicle.
how to use this vehicle correctly and safely.
Safety Messages
Safety Headings
Safety Section
Safety Labels
Instructions
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DANGER WARNING CAUTION
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You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY
HURT if you don’t follow instructions.
You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY
HURT if you don’t follow instructions.
You CAN be HURT if you don’t follow
instructions.
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Your Vehicle at a Glance
Your Vehicle at a Glance
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GAUGES
INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS AUDIO SYSTEM
AUXILIARY INPUT JACK
ACCESSORY
POWER SOCKET
(P. 64)
(P. 58)
(P.9,24)
PASSENGER’S FRONT AIRBAG(P. 106)
DRIVER’S FRONT
AIRBAG
(P.9,24)
MIRROR CONTROLS
POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCH
(P. 80)
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
FUEL FILL DOOR
RELEASE HANDLE
TRUNK RELEASE
HANDLE
(P. 86)
(P. 151)
(P. 143)
DOOR LOCK TAB
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (CVT)
(P. 166)
Vehicle with navigation system is shown
(P. 92) (P. 96)
(P. 93)
(P. 80)
(P. 100)
CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM
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To use the horn, press the pad around the ‘‘H’’ logo.
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(P. 145)
WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS
HORN
CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS
Vehicle with navigation system is shown
(P. 74)
(P. 73)
INSTRUMENT PANEL
BRIGHTNESS BUTTONS (P. 72)
DISPLAY CHANGE
BUTTON
(P. 65)
SEL/RESET
BUTTON
(P. 64)
REMOTE AUDIO
CONTROLS
(P. 143)
VOICE CONTROL
SWITCHES
HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE
(P. 152)
STEERING WHEEL
ADJUSTMENT
(P. 75)
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF
INDICATOR
(P. 31)
(P. 74)
HAZARD WARNING BUTTON
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER
(P. 75)
HEATED MIRRORS
(P. 94)
HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNAL
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This section gives you important
information about how to protect
yourself and your passengers. It
shows you how to use seat belts. It
explains how your airbags work. And
it tells you how to properly restrain
infants and children in your vehicle.
.........Important Safety Precautions . 6
.......Your Vehicle’s Safety Features . 7
.......................................Seat Belts . 8
...........................................Airbags . 9
.........Protecting Adults and Teens . 11
.....1. Close and Lock the Doors . 11
...........2. Adjust the Front Seats . 11
............3. Adjust the Seat-Backs . 12
...4. Adjust the Head Restraints . 13
5. Fasten and Position the
.............................Seat Belts . 14
6. Maintain a Proper Sitting
................................Position . 15
.....Advice for Pregnant Women . 16
...Additional Safety Precautions . 17
Additional Information About
.......................Your Seat Belts . 18
..Seat Belt System Components . 18
......................Lap/Shoulder Belt . 19
Automatic Seat Belt
...............................Tensioners . 19
...............Seat Belt Maintenance . 20
Additional Information About
...........................Your Airbags . 21
......Airbag System Components . 21
How Your Front Airbags
.........................................Work . 24
...How Your Side Airbags Work . 28
How Your Side Curtain Airbags
.........................................Work . 29
..How the SRS Indicator Works . 30
How the Side Airbag Off
......................Indicator Works . 30
How the Passenger Airbag Off
......................Indicator Works . 31
.............................Airbag Service . 32
...Additional Safety Precautions . 32
Protecting Children General
................................Guidelines . 34
All Children Must Be
...............................Restrained . 34
All Children Should Sit in a
.................................Back Seat . 35
The Passenger’s Front Airbag
..........can Pose Serious Risks . 35
If You Must Drive with Several
...................................Children . 37
If a Child Requires Close
..................................Attention . 37
...Additional Safety Precautions . 38
Protecting Infants and Small
.......................................Children . 39
.......................Protecting Infants . 39
.........Protecting Small Children . 40
.....................Selecting a Child Seat . 41
....................Installing a Child Seat . 42
...............................With LATCH . 43
..........With a Lap/shoulder Belt . 45
..............................With a Tether . 47
...........Protecting Larger Children . 48
...............Checking Seat Belt Fit . 48
..................Using a Booster Seat . 49
When Can a Larger Child Sit in
.........................................Front . 50
...Additional Safety Precautions . 51
.............Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 52
...................................Safety Labels . 53
Driver and Passenger Safety
Driver and Passenger Safety
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You’ll find many safety
recommendations throughout this
section, and throughout this manual.
Therecommendationsonthispage
are the ones we consider to be the
most important.
A seat belt is your best protection in
all types of collisions. Airbags are
designed to supplement seat belts,
not replace them. So even though
your vehicle is equipped with airbags,
make sure you and your passengers
always wear your seat belts, and
wear them properly (see page ).
Alcohol and driving don’t mix. Even
one drink can reduce your ability to
respond to changing conditions, and
your reaction time gets worse with
every additional drink. So don’t drink
and drive, and don’t let your friends
drink and drive, either.
Excessive speed is a major factor in
crash injuries and deaths. Generally,
the higher the speed, the greater the
risk, but serious injuries can also
occur at lower speeds. Never drive
faster than is safe for current
conditions, regardless of the
maximum speed posted.While airbags can save lives, they
can cause serious or fatal injuries to
occupants who sit too close to them,
or are not properly restrained.
Infants, young children, and short
adults are at the greatest risk. Be
sure to follow all instructions and
warnings in this manual.
Children age 12 and under should
ride properly restrained in a back
seat, not the front seat. Infants and
smallchildrenshouldberestrained
in a child seat. Larger children
should use a booster seat and a lap/
shoulder belt until they can use the
belt properly without a booster seat
(see pages ).
Having a tire blowout or a
mechanical failure can be extremely
hazardous. To reduce the possibility
of such problems, check your tire
pressures and condition frequently,
and perform all regularly scheduled
maintenance (see page ).
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Important Safety Precautions
Always Wear Your Seat Belt
Control Your Speed
Keep Your Vehicle in Saf e
Condition
Don’t Drink and Drive
Be Aware of Airbag Hazards
Restrain All Children
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Your vehicle is equipped with many
features that work together to
protect you and your passengers
during a crash.
However, you and your passengers
can’t take full advantage of these
features unless you remain sitting in
a proper position and
. In fact, some safety
features can contribute to injuries if
they are not used properly.
The following pages explain how you
cantakeanactiveroleinprotecting
yourself and your passengers.
Some features do not require any
action on your part. These include a
strong steel framework that forms a
safety cage around the passenger
compartment, front and rear crush
zones, a collapsible steering column,
and tensioners that tighten the front
seat belts in a crash.
Your Vehicle’s Safety Features
always wear
your seat belts
Driver and Passenger Safety
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(2)
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(8) Side Airbags
(9) Side Curtain Airbags
(10) Front Seat Belt Tensioners
(11) Door Locks
(1) Safety Cage
(2) Crush Zone
(3) Seats and Seat-Backs
(4) Head Restraints
(5) Collapsible Steering Column
(6) Seat Belts
(7) Front Airbags
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Your vehicle is equipped with seat
belts in all seating positions.
Seat belts are the single most
effectivesafetydeviceforadultsand
larger children. (Infants and smaller
children must be properly restrained
in child seats.)
Not wearing a seat belt properly
increases the chance of serious
injury or death in a crash, even
though your vehicle has airbags.
In addition, most states and all
Canadian provinces require you to
wear seat belts.
When properly worn, seat belts:
Keep you connected to the vehicle
so you can take advantage of the
vehicle’s built-in safety features.
Help keep you from being thrown
against the inside of the vehicle
and against other occupants.
Keep you from being thrown out
of the vehicle.
Help keep you in a good position
should the airbags ever deploy. A
good position reduces the risk of
injury from an inflating airbag and
allows you to get the best
advantage from the airbag.
Of course, seat belts cannot
completely protect you in every
crash.Butinmostcases,seatbelts
can reduce your risk of serious
injury.
Always wear your seat belt, and
make sure you wear it properly.
Your seat belt system also includes
an indicator on the instrument panel
and a beeper to remind you and your
passengers to fasten your seat belts.
Help protect you in almost every
type of crash, including frontal,
side and rear impacts, and
rollovers.
Your Vehicle’s Safety Features
Seat Belts
Why Wear Seat Belts
What You Should Do:
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Not wearing a seat belt properly
increases the chance of serious
injury or death in a crash, even
though your vehicle has airbags.
Be sure you and your
passengers always wear seat
belts and wear them properly.
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Your vehicle has a supplemental
restraint system (SRS) with front
airbags to help protect the heads and
chests of the driver and a front seat
passenger during a moderate to
severe frontal collision (see page
for more information on how
your front airbags work).
Your vehicle also has side airbags to
help protect the upper torso of the
driver or a front seat passenger
during a moderate to severe side
impact (see page for more
information on how your side airbags
work).
In addition, your vehicle has side
curtain airbags to help protect the
heads of the driver, front passenger,
and passengers in the outer rear
seating positions during a moderate
to severe side impact (see page
for more information on how
your side curtain airbags work).
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Airbags
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The most important things you need
to know about your airbags are:
They are designed to supplement
the seat belts.
To do
their job, airbags must inflate with
tremendous force. So while
airbags help save lives, they can
cause minor injuries or more
serious or even fatal injuries if
occupants are not properly
restrained or sitting properly.
Always wear
your seat belt properly, and sit
upright and as far back from the
steering wheel as possible while
allowing full control of the vehicle. A
front passenger should move their
seat as far back from the dashboard
as possible.
The rest of this section gives more
detailed information about how you
can maximize your safety.
Remember however, that no safety
system can prevent all injures or
deaths that can occur in a severe
crash, even when seat belts are
properly worn and the airbags deploy.
Your Vehicle’s Safety Features
Airbags do not replace seat belts.
Airbags of fer no protection in rear
impacts, or minor frontal or side
collisions.
Airbags can pose hazards.
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guidelines on how to properly
protect infants, small children, and
larger children who ride in your
vehicle.
After everyone has entered the
vehicle, be sure the doors are closed
and locked.
Your vehicle has a door-open
indicator on the instrument panel to
indicate when any door is not tightly
closed.
The following pages provide
instructions on how to properly
protect the driver, adult passengers
and teenage children who are large
enough and mature enough to drive
or ride in the front seat.
Locking the doors reduces the
chance of someone being thrown out
of the vehicle during a crash, and it
helps prevent passengers from
accidentally opening a door and
falling out.
Locking the doors also helps prevent
an outsider from unexpectedly
opening a door when you come to a
stop.
See page for how to lock the
doors, page for how the door-open
indicator works, and page for how
the automatic door locking and
unlocking feature works.
Adjust the driver’s seat as far to the
rear as possible while allowing you to
maintain full control of the vehicle.
Have a front passenger adjust their
seat as far to the rear as possible.
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Adjust the Front SeatsIntroduction
Close and Lock the Doors1.
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Driver and Passenger Safety
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Adjust the driver’s seat-back to a
comfortable, upright position,
leaving ample space between your
chest and the airbag cover in the
center of the steering wheel.
Passengers with adjustable seat-
backs should also adjust their seat-
back to a comfortable, upright
position.
If you sit too close to the steering
wheel or dashboard, you can be
seriously injured by an inflating front
airbag, or by striking the steering
wheel or dashboard.
The National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration and Transport
Canada recommend that drivers
allow at least 10 inches (25 cm)
between the center of the steering
wheel and the chest. In addition to
adjusting the seat, you can adjust the
steering wheel up and down, and in
and out (see page ).
If you cannot get far enough away
from the steering wheel and still
reach the controls, we recommend
that you investigate whether some
type of adaptive equipment may help.
See page for how to adjust the
front seats.
Once a seat is adjusted correctly,
rock it back and forth to make sure it
is locked in position.
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Adjust the Seat-Backs3.
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Sitting too close to a front
airbag can result in serious
injury or death if the front
airbags inflate.
Always sit as far back from the
front airbags as possible.
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Adjust the driver’s head restraint so
the back of your head rests against
the center of the restraint.
Reclining a seat-back so that the
shoulder part of the belt no longer
rests against the occupant’s chest
reduces the protective capability of
the belt. It also increases the chance
of sliding under the belt in a crash
and being seriously injured. The
farther a seat-back is reclined, the
greater the risk of injury.
Have passengers adjust their head
restraints properly as well. Taller
persons should adjust their restraint
as high as possible.
When a passenger is seated in the
rear center seating position, make
sure the center head restraint is
adjusted to its highest position.
Properly adjusted head restraints
will help protect occupants from
whiplash and other crash injuries.
See page for how to adjust the
head restraints.
See page for how to adjust the
seat-backs.
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Reclining the seat-back too far
can result in serious injury or
death in a crash.
Adjust the seat-back to an
upright position, and sit well
back in the seat.
Improperly positioning head
restraints reduces their
effectiveness, and you can be
seriously injured in a crash.
Make sure head restraints are
in place and positioned properly
before driving.
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Position the lap part of the belt as
low as possible across your hips,
then pull up on the shoulder part of
the belt so the lap part fits snugly.
This lets your strong pelvic bones
take the force of a crash and reduces
the chance of internal injuries.
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
twisted belt can cause serious
injuries in a crash.
If the seat belt touches or crosses
your neck, or if it crosses your arm
instead of your shoulder, you need to
adjust the seat belt anchor height.
If necessary, pull up on the belt again
to remove any slack, then check that
the belt rests across the center of
your chest and over your shoulder.
This spreads the forces of a crash
over the strongest bones in your
upper body.
Protecting Adults and Teens
Fasten and Position the Seat
Belts
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Improperly positioning the seat
belts can cause serious injury
or death in a crash.
Make sure all seat belts are
properly positioned before
driving.
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After all occupants have adjusted
their seats and put on seat belts, it is
very important that they continue to
sit upright, well back in their seats,
with their feet on the floor, until the
vehicle is parked and the engine is
off.
Sitting improperly can increase the
chance of injury during a crash. For
example, if an occupant slouches,
lies down, turns sideways, sits
forward, leans forward or sideways,
or puts one or both feet up, the
chance of injury during a crash is
greatly increased.
This could cause
very serious injuries in a crash.
If a seat belt does not seem to work
properly, it may not protect the
occupant in a crash.
Using a seat
belt that is not working properly can
result in serious injury or death.
Have your dealer check the belt as
soon as possible.
See page for additional
information about your seat belts
and how to take care of them.
The front seats have adjustable seat
belt anchors. To adjust the height of
an anchor, press and hold the release
button and slide the anchor up or
down as needed (it has four
positions).
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Maintain a Proper Sitting
Position
6.
Never place the shoulder portion of a
lap/shoulder belt under your arm or
behind your back.
No one should sit in a seat with an
inoperative seat belt.
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Driver and Passenger Safety
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If you are pregnant, the best way to
protect yourself and your unborn
child when driving or riding in a
vehicle is to always wear a seat belt,
and keep the lap part of the belt as
low as possible across the hips.
When driving, remember to sit
upright and adjust the seat as far
back as possible while allowing full
control of the vehicle. When riding
as a front passenger, adjust the seat
as far back as possible.
This will reduce the risk of injuries
to both you and your unborn child
that can be caused by a crash or an
inflating front airbag.
Each time you have a checkup, ask
your doctor if it’s okay for you to
drive.
In addition, an occupant who is out of
position in the front seat can be
seriously or fatally injured in a crash
by striking interior parts of the
vehicle or being struck by an
inflating front airbag.
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Sitting improperly or out of
position can result in serious
injury or death in a crash.
Always sit upright, well back in
the seat, with your feet on the
floor.
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Carrying hard or sharp
objects on your lap, or driving with
a pipe or other sharp object in
your mouth, can result in injuries
if your front airbag inflates.
If they do, they
could be very seriously injured in a
crash.
Devices intended to improve
occupant comfort or reposition the
shoulder part of a seat belt can
reduce the protective capability of
the seat belt and increase the
chance of serious injury in a crash.
If your
hands or arms are close to an
airbag cover, they could be injured
if the airbag inflates.
Objects on
the covers marked ‘‘SRS AIRBAG’’
could interfere with the proper
operation of the airbags or be
propelled inside the vehicle and
hurt someone if the airbags inflate.
If a side airbag or a
side curtain airbag inflates, a cup
holder or other hard object
attached on or near the door could
be propelled inside the vehicle and
hurt someone.
Do not place hard or sharp objects
between yourself and a front
airbag.
Two people should never use the
same seat belt.
Do not put any accessories on seat
belts.
Keep your hands and arms away
from the airbag covers.
Do not attach or place objects on
the front airbag covers.
Do not attach hard objects on or
near a door.
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Protecting Adults and Teens
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If a front passenger does not fasten
their seat belt, the indicator will
come on about 6 seconds after the
ignition switch is turned to the ON
(II) position.
If either the driver or a front
passenger does not fasten their seat
belt while driving, the beeper will
sound and the indicator will flash
again at regular intervals.
Your seat belt system includes lap/
shoulder belts in all seating positions.
The front seat belts are also
equipped with automatic seat belt
tensioners.
This system monitors the front seat
belts. If you turn the ignition switch
to the ON (II) position before your
seat belt is fastened, the beeper will
sound and the indicator will flash. If
your seat belt is not fastened before
the beeper stops, the indicator will
stop flashing but remain on.
The seat belt system
includes an indicator on the
instrument panel and a beeper to
remind you and your passengers to
fasten your seat belts.
When no one is sitting in the front
passenger’s seat, or a child or small
adult is riding there, the indicator
should not come on and the beeper
should not sound.
If the indicator comes on or the
beeper sounds when the driver’s seat
belt is latched and there is no front
seat passenger and no items on the
front seat, something may be
interfering with the monitoring
system. Look for and remove:
Any items under the front
passenger’s seat.
Any objects hanging on the seat or
in the seat-back pocket.
This system uses the same sensors
as the front airbags to monitor
whether the front seat belts are
latched or unlatched, and how much
weight is on the front passenger’s
seat (see pages and ).
Any object on the floor that is
touching the rear of the seat-back.
If no obstructions are found, have
your vehicle checked by a dealer.
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Seat Belt System Components
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For added protection, the front seat
belts are equipped with automatic
seat belt tensioners. When activated,
the tensioners immediately tighten
the belts to help hold the driver and
a front passenger in position.
The tensioners are designed to
activate in any collision severe
enough to cause a front, side, or side
curtainairbagtoinflate.
The lap/shoulder belt goes over
your shoulder, across your chest,
and across your hips.
To fasten the belt, insert the latch
plate into the buckle, then tug on the
belt to make sure the buckle is
latched (see page for how to
properly position the belt).
To unlock the belt, press the red
PRESSbuttononthebuckle.Guide
the belt across your body so that it
retracts completely. After exiting the
vehicle, be sure the belt is out of the
way and will not get closed in the
door.
All seat belts have an emergency
locking retractor. In normal driving,
the retractor lets you move freely in
your seat while it keeps some
tension on the belt. During a collision
or sudden stop, the retractor
automatically locks the belt to help
restrain your body.
If the shoulder part of the belt is
pulled all the way out, the lockable
retractor will activate. The belt will
retract, but it will not allow the
passenger to move freely.
To deactivate the lockable retractor,
unlatch the buckle and let the seat
belt fully retract. To refasten the
seat belt, pull it out only as far as
needed.
The seat belts in all positions except
the driver’s have an additional
lockable retractor that must be
activated to secure a child seat (see
page ).
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The dealer should also inspect the
anchors for damage and replace
them if needed. If the automatic seat
belt tensioners activate during a
crash, they must be replaced.
For safety, you should check the
condition of your seat belts regularly.
Pull each belt out fully, and look for
frays, cuts, burns, and wear. Check
that the latches work smoothly and
the belts retract easily. If a belt does
not retract easily, cleaning the belt
may correct the problem (see page
). Any belt that is not in good
condition or working properly will
not provide good protection and
should be replaced as soon as
possible.
The tensioners can also be activated
during a collision in which the front
airbags . In this case, the
airbags would not be needed, but the
additional restraint could be helpful.
When the tensioners are activated,
the seat belts will remain tight until
they are unbuckled.
If a side airbag or side curtain airbag
deploys during a side impact, the
tensioner on that side of the vehicle
will also deploy.
If a seat belt is worn during a crash,
it must be replaced by your dealer. A
belt that has been worn during a
crash may not provide the same level
of protection in a subsequent crash.
Honda provides a limited warranty
on seat belts. See your
booklet for
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Not checking or maintaining
seat belts can result in serious
injury or death if the seat belts
do not work properly when
needed.
Check your seat belts regularly,
and have any problem
corrected as soon as possible.
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Two SRS (supplemental restraint
system) front airbags. The driver’s
airbag is stored in the center of
the steering wheel; the front
passenger’sairbagisstoredinthe
dashboard. Both are marked ‘‘SRS
AIRBAG’’ (see page ).
Two side airbags, one for the
driver and one for a front
passenger. The airbags are stored
in the outer edges of the seat-
backs. Both are marked ‘‘SIDE
AIRBAG’’ (see page ).
Two side curtain airbags, one for
each side of the vehicle. The
airbags are stored in the ceiling,
above the side windows. The front
and rear pillars are marked ‘‘SIDE
CURTAIN AIRBAG’’ (see page
).
Your Airbag System includes:
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Sensors that can detect a
moderate to severe front impact or
side impact.
An indicator on the instrument
panel that alerts you that the
passenger’s side airbag has been
turned off (see page ).
An indicator on the dashboard that
alerts you that the passenger’s
front airbag has been turned off
(see page ).
Emergency backup power in case
your vehicle’s electrical system is
disconnected in a crash.
Automatic front seat belt
tensioners (see page ).
Sensors that can detect whether
a small person or child is in the
passenger’s side airbag path and
signal the control unit to turn
the airbag off (see page ).
A driver’s seat position sensor that
monitors the distance of the seat
from the front airbag. If the seat is
too far forward, the airbag will
inflate with less force (see page
).
Sensors that can detect whether
the driver’s seat belt and a front
passenger’s seat belt is latched
or unlatched (see page ).
Sensors that monitor the weight
on the front passenger’s seat. If
the weight is about 65 lbs (29
kg) or less (the weight of an
infant or small child), the
passenger’s front airbag will be
turned off (see page ).
An indicator on the instrument
panel that alerts you to a possible
problem with your airbags,
sensors, or seat belt tensioners
(see page ).
A sophisticated electronic system
that continually monitors and
records information about the
sensors, the control unit, the
airbag activators, the seat belt
tensioners, and driver and front
passenger seat belt use when the
ignition switch is in the ON (II)
position.
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The total time for inflation and
deflation is one-tenth of a second, so
fast that most occupants are not
aware that the airbags deployed until
they see them lying in their laps.
After inflating, the front airbags
immediately deflate, so they won’t
interfere with the driver’s visibility,
or the ability to steer or operate
other controls.
During a frontal crash, your seat belt
restrains your lower body and torso,
and the front airbag helps protect
your head and chest.
Although both airbags normally
inflate within a split second of each
other, it is possible for only one
airbag to deploy.
This can happen if the severity of a
collision is at the margin, or
threshold, that determines whether
or not the airbags will deploy. In
such cases, the seat belt will provide
sufficient protection, and the
supplemental protection offered by
the airbag would be minimal.
If you ever have a moderate to
severe frontal collision, sensors will
detect the vehicle’s rapid
deceleration.
If the rate of deceleration is high
enough, the control unit will instantly
inflate the driver’s and front
passenger’s airbags, at the time and
with the force needed.
Only the driver’s airbag will deploy if
there is no passenger in the front
seat, or if the advanced airbag
system has turned the passenger’s
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Your front airbags are also dual-
threshold airbags. Airbags with this
feature have two deployment
thresholds that depend on whether
sensors detect the occupant is
wearing a seat belt or not.
If the occupant’s belt is ,
the airbag will deploy at a slightly
lower threshold, because the
occupant would need extra
protection.
If the occupant’s belt is , the
airbag will inflate at a slightly higher
threshold, when the airbag would be
needed to supplement the protection
provided by the seat belt.
Your front airbags are dual-stage
airbags. This means they have two
inflation stages that can be ignited
sequentially or simultaneously,
depending on crash severity.
In a crash, both stages
will ignite simultaneously to provide
the quickest and greatest protection.
In a crash, one stage will
ignite first, then the second stage
will ignite a split second later. This
provides longer airbag inflation time
with a little less force.
After a crash, you may see what
looks like smoke. This is actually
powder from the airbag’s surface.
Although the powder is not harmful,
people with respiratory problems
mayexperiencesometemporary
discomfort. If this occurs, get out of
the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do
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The driver’s advanced front airbag
system includes a seat position
sensor under the seat. If the seat is
too far forward, the airbag will
inflate with less force, regardless of
the severity of the impact.
Your front airbags are also advanced
airbags. The main purpose of this
feature is to help prevent airbag-
caused injuries to short drivers and
children who ride in front.
For both advanced airbags to work
properly:
Occupants must sit upright and
wear their seat belts properly.
Back-seat passengers should not
put their feet under the front seats.
Failure to follow these instructions
could damage the sensors or prevent
them from working properly.
If there is a problem with the sensor,
the SRS indicator will come on, and
the airbag will inflate in the normal
manner regardless of the driver’s
seating position.
The passenger’s advanced front
airbag system has weight sensors
under the seat. Although Honda
does not encourage carrying an
infant or small child in front, if the
sensors detect the weight of an
infant or small child (up to about 65
lbs or 29 kg), the system will
automatically turn the passenger’s
front airbag off.
Do not spill any liquids on or
under the seats, cover the sensors,
or put any objects or metal items
under the front seats.
Be aware that objects placed on the
passenger’s seat can also cause the
airbag to be turned off.
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When the airbag is turned off, a
‘‘passenger airbag off’’ indicator in
the center of the dashboard comes
on (see page ).
Moving the front seat forcibly
back against cargo on the seat or
floor behind it.
Hanging heavy items on the front
passenger seat, or placing heavy
items in the seat-back pocket.
To ensure that the passenger’s
advanced front airbag system will
work properly,
This includes:
A rear passenger pushing or
pulling on the back of the front
passenger’s seat.
If the weight sensors detect there is
no passenger in the front seat, the
airbag will be off. However, the
passenger airbag off indicator will
not come on.
Also,makesurethefloormatbehind
the front passenger’s seat is hooked
to the floor mat anchor (see page
). If it is not, the mat may
interfere with the proper operation
of the sensors and operation of the
seat.
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do not do anything
that would increase or decrease the
weight on the f ront passenger’s seat.
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To get the best protection from the
side airbags, front seat occupants
should wear their seat belts and sit
upright and well back in their seats.
Only one airbag will deploy during a
side impact. If the impact is on the
passenger’s side, the passenger’s
side airbag will deploy even if there
is no passenger.
Your vehicle has a side airbag cutoff
system designed primarily to protect
a child riding in the front passenger’s
seat.
Thesideairbagmayalsoshutoffifa
short adult leans sideways, or a
larger adult slouches and leans
sideways into the airbag’s
deployment path.
Objects placed on the front
passenger seat can also cause the
side airbag to be shut off.
If you ever have a moderate to
severe side impact, sensors will
detect rapid acceleration and signal
the control unit to instantly inflate
either the driver’s or the passenger’s
side airbag and activate the seat belt
tensioner on the affected side.
Although Honda does not encourage
children to ride in front, if sensors in
the seat detect a child has leaned
into the side airbag’s deployment
path, the airbag will shut off.
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If the side airbag off indicator comes
on (see page ), have the
passenger sit upright. Once the
passenger is out of the airbag’s
deployment path, the system will
turn the airbag back on, and the
indicator will go out.
There will be some delay between
the moment the passenger moves
into or out of the airbag deployment
pathandwhentheindicatorcomes
on or goes off.
A front seat passenger should not
use a cushion or other object as a
backrest. It may prevent the cutoff
system from working properly.
If the impact is on the passenger’s
side, the passenger’s side curtain
airbag will inflate even if there are no
occupants on that side of the vehicle.
To get the best protection from the
side curtain airbags, occupants
should wear their seat belts and sit
upright and well back in their seats.
In a moderate to severe side impact,
sensors will detect rapid acceleration
and signal the control unit to
instantly inflate the side curtain
airbag and activate the seat belt
tensioner on the driver’s or the
passenger’s side of the vehicle.
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If the indicator comes on at any
other time, or does not come on at all,
you should have the system checked
by your dealer. For example:
This indicator alerts you that the
passenger’s side airbag has been
automatically shut off. It does
mean there is a problem with your
side airbags.
When you turn the ignition switch to
the ON (II) position, this indicator
comes on for several seconds then
goes off. This tells you the system is
working properly.
When you turn the ignition switch to
the ON (II) position, the indicator
should come on for several seconds
andthengooff(seepage ).Ifit
doesn’t come on, stays on, or comes
on while driving without a passenger
in the front seat, have the system
checked.
If you see any of these indications,
the airbags and seat belt tensioners
may not work properly when you
need them.
The SRS indicator alerts
you to a potential problem
with your airbags or seat belt
tensioners (see page ).
If the indicator comes on or
flashesonandoffwhileyoudrive.
If the indicator stays on after the
engine starts.
If the SRS indicator does not come
on after you turn the ignition
switch to the ON (II) position.
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Ignoring the SRS indicator can
result in serious injury or death
if the airbag systems or
tensioners do not work properly.
Have your vehicle checked by a
dealer as soon as possible if
the SRS indicator alerts you to
a possible problem.
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This indicator alerts you that the
passenger’s front airbag has been
shut off because weight sensors
detect about 65 lbs (29 kg) or less
(the weight of an infant or small
child) on the front passenger’s seat.
It does there is a problem
with the airbag.
Be aware that objects placed on the
front seat can cause the indicator to
come on.
If no weight is detected on the front
seat, the airbag will be automatically
shut off. However, the indicator will
not come on.
The passenger airbag off indicator
maycomeonandoffrepeatedlyif
the total weight on the seat is near
the airbag cutoff threshold.
If an adult or teenage passenger is
riding in front, move the seat as far
to the rear as possible, and have the
passenger sit upright and wear the
seat belt properly.
If the indicator comes on with no
front seat passenger and no objects
on the seat, or with an adult riding
there, something may be interfering
with the weight sensors. Look for
and remove:
Any items under the front
passenger’s seat.
Any object hanging on the seat or
in the seat-back pocket.
Any object on the floor that is
touching the rear of the seat-back.
If no obstructions are found, have
your vehicle checked by a dealer as
soon as possible.
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Your airbag systems are virtually
maintenance free, and there are no
parts you can safely service.
However, you must have your
vehicle serviced if:
Any airbag
that has deployed must be
replaced along with the control
unit and other related parts. Any
seat belt tensioner that activates
must also be replaced.
Do not try to remove or replace
anyairbagbyyourself.Thismust
be done by an authorized dealer or
a knowledgeable body shop.
Take your vehicle to an
authorized dealer as soon as
possible. If you ignore this
indication, your airbags may not
operate properly.
Even if your
airbags do not inflate, your dealer
should inspect the driver’s seat
position sensor, the front
passenger’s weight sensors, the
front seat belt tensioners, and all
seat belts worn during the crash to
make sure they are operating
properly.
Together, airbags and
seat belts provide the best
protection.
Tampering could cause
the airbags to deploy, possibly
causing very serious injury.
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An airbag ever inflates.
The SRS indicator alerts you to a
problem.
If your vehicle has a moderate to
severe impact.
Donotattempttodeactivateyour
airbags.
Do not tamper with airbag
components or wiring for any
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Improperly replacing
or covering front seat-back covers
can prevent your side airbags from
inflating during a side impact.
This could make the
driver’s seat position sensor or the
front passenger’s weight sensors
ineffective. If it is necessary to
remove or modify a front seat to
accommodate a person with
disabilities, first contact Honda
Automobile Customer Service at
(800) 999-1009.
If water or
another liquid soaks into a seat-
back, it can prevent the side airbag
cutoff system from working
properly.
Do not cover or replace f ront seat-
back covers without consulting
your dealer.
Do not remove or modify a f ront
seat without consulting your
dealer.
Do not expose the front passenger’s
seat-back to liquid.
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Children depend on adults to protect
them. However, despite their best
intentions, many adults do not know
how to protect child
passengers.
If you have children, or ever need to
drive with a child in your vehicle, be
sure to read this section. It begins
with important general guidelines,
then presents special information for
infants, small children, and larger
children.
To reduce the number of child
deaths and injuries, every state and
Canadian province requires that
infants and children be properly
restrained when they ride in a
vehicle.
(see pages ).
(see pages ).
Each year, many children are injured
or killed in vehicle crashes because
they are either unrestrained or not
properly restrained. In fact, vehicle
accidents are the number one cause
of the death of children age 12 and
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Larger children must be restrained
with a lap/shoulder belt and ride on
a booster seat until the seat belt fits
them properly
Infants and small children must be
restrained in an approved child seat
that is properly secured to the
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Children who are unrestrained
or improperly restrained can be
seriously injured or killed in a
crash.
Any child too small for a seat
belt should be properly
restrained in a child seat. A
larger child should be properly
restrained with a seat belt and
use a booster seat if necessary.
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If the vehicle seat is too
farforward,orthechild’sheadis
thrown forward during a collision, an
inflating front airbag can strike the
child with enough force to kill or
very seriously injure a small child.
According to accident statistics,
children of all ages and sizes are
safer when they are restrained in a
back seat.
The National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration and Transport
Canada recommend that all children
aged 12 and under be properly
restrained in a back seat. Some
states have laws restricting where
children may ride.
Children who ride in back are less
likely to be injured by striking
interior vehicle parts during a
collision or hard braking. Also,
children cannot be injured by an
inflating front airbag when they ride
in the back.
Even though your vehicle has an
advanced front airbag system that
automatically turns the passenger’s
front airbag off (see page ),
please follow these guidelines:
If
the airbag inflates, it can hit the back
of the child seat with enough force
to kill or very seriously injure an
infant.
Whenever possible,
larger children should sit in the back
seat, on a booster seat if needed, and
be properly restrained with a seat
belt. (See page for important
information about protecting larger
children.)
Front airbags have been designed to
help protect adults in a moderate to
severe frontal collision. To do this,
the passenger’s front airbag is quite
large, and it can inflate with enough
force to cause very serious injuries.
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Placing a f orward-f acing child seat in
the front seat of a vehicle equipped
with passenger’s front airbag can be
hazardous.
Never put a rear-f acing child seat in
the front seat of a vehicle equipped
with a passenger’s f ront airbag.
Small Children
Larger Children
Infants
Children who have outgrown child
seats are also at risk of being injured
or killed by an inflating passenger’s
front airbag.
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To remind you of the passenger’s
front airbag hazards, and that
children must be properly restrained
in a back seat, your vehicle has
warninglabelsonthedashboard
(U.S. models) and on the front visors.
Please read and follow the
instructions on these labels.
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Many parents say they prefer to put
an infant or a small child in the front
passenger seat so they can watch the
child, or because the child requires
attention.
Placing a child in the front seat
exposes the child to hazards in a
frontal collision, and paying close
attention to a child distracts the
driver from the important tasks of
driving, placing both of you at risk.
Your vehicle has a back seat where
children can be properly restrained.
If you ever have to carry a group of
children, and a child must ride in
front:
Place the largest child in the front
seat, provided the child is large
enough to wear the lap/shoulder
belt properly (see page ).
Move the vehicle seat as far to the
rear as possible (see page ).
Have the child sit upright and well
backintheseat(seepage ).
Make sure the seat belt is properly
positioned and secured (see page
).
If a child requires close physical
attention or frequent visual contact,
we strongly recommend that another
adult ride with the child in the back
seat. The back seat is far safer for a
child than the front.
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If they do, they
could be very seriously injured in a
crash.
If you are not wearing a
seat belt in a crash, you could be
thrown forward and crush the
child against the dashboard or a
seat-back. If you are wearing a
seat belt, the child can be torn
from your arms and be seriously
hurt or killed.
During a crash, the
belt could press deep into the child
and cause serious or fatal injuries.
This can prevent
children from accidentally falling
out (see page ).
Even very young
children learn how to unlock
vehicle doors, turn on the ignition
switch, and open the trunk, which
can lead to accidental injury or
death.
Children
who play in vehicles can
accidentally get trapped inside.
Teach your children not to play in
or around vehicles. Know how to
operate the emergency trunk
opener and decide if your children
should be shown how to use this
feature(seepage ).
For example, infants and small
childrenleftinavehicleonahot
day can die from heatstroke. A
child left alone with the key in the
ignition switch can accidentally set
the vehicle in motion, possibly
injuring themselves or others.
If a child wraps a loose
seat belt around their neck, they
can be seriously or fatally injured.
(See pages and for how to
activate and deactivate the
lockable retractor.)
Leaving children without
adult supervision is illegal in most
states and Canadian provinces,
and can be very hazardous.
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Never let two children use the
same seat belt.
Neverholdaninfantorchildon
your lap.
Never put a seat belt over yourself
and a child.
Use the childproof door locks to
prevent children from opening the
rear doors.
Keep vehicle keys and remote
transmitters out of the reach of
children.
Lock all doors and the trunk when
your vehicle is not in use.
Make sure any unused seat belt
that a child can reach is buckled,
the lockable retractor is activated,
and the belt is fully retracted and
locked.
Do not leave children alone in a
vehicle.
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When properly installed, a rear-
facing child seat may prevent the
driver or a front passenger from
moving their seat as far back as
recommended, or from locking their
seat-back in the desired position.
Two types of seats may be used: a
seat designed exclusively for infants,
or a convertible seat used in the rear-
facing, reclining mode.
If placed
facing forward, an infant could be
very seriously injured during a
frontal collision.
A rear-facing child seat can be placed
in any seating position in the back
seat, but not in the front.
If the passenger’s front airbag
inflates, it can hit the back of the
child seat with enough force to kill or
seriously injure an infant.
An infant must be properly
restrained in a rear-facing, reclining
child seat until the child reaches the
seat maker’s weight or height limit
for the seat, and the child is at least
one year old.
Only a rear-facing child seat provides
proper support for a baby’s head,
neck, and back.
It can also interfere with proper
operation of the passenger’s
advanced front airbag system.
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Do not put a rear-f acing child seat in
a forward-facing position.
Never put a
rear-facing child seat in the front
seat.
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Of the different seats available, we
recommend those that have a five-
point harness system as shown.
In any of these situations, we
strongly recommend that you install
the child seat directly behind the
front passenger’s seat, move the seat
as far forward as needed, and leave it
unoccupied. Or, you may wish to get
a smaller rear-facing child seat. We strongly recommend placing a
forward-facing child seat in a back
seat, not the front.
If the vehicle seat is too
farforward,orthechild’sheadis
thrown forward during a collision, an
inflating airbag can strike the child
with enough force to cause very
serious or fatal injuries.
Even with advanced front airbags,
which can automatically turn the
passenger’s front airbag off (see
page ), a back seat is the safest
place for a small child.
A child who is at least one year old,
and who fits within the child seat
maker’s weight and height limits,
should be restrained in a forward-
facing, upright child seat.
We also recommend that a small
child use the child seat as long as
possible, until the child reaches the
weight or height limit for the seat.
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Child Seat Placement
Placing a f orward-f acing child seat in
the front seat of a vehicle equipped
with a passenger’s airbag can be
hazardous.
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Placing a rear-facing child seat
in the front seat can result in
serious injury or death if the
passenger’s front airbag inflates.
Always place a rear-facing child
seat in the back seat, not the
front.
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In seating positions and vehicles not
equipped with LATCH, a LATCH-
compatible child seat can be installed
using a seat belt.
Whatever type of seat you choose, to
provide proper protection, a child
seat should meet three
requirements:
Look for FMVSS
213 or CMVSS 213 on the box.
Rear-facing for infants, forward-
facing for small children.
When buying a child seat, you need
to choose either a conventional child
seat, or one designed for use with
the lower anchors and tethers for
children (LATCH) system.
Conventional child seats must be
secured to a vehicle with a seat belt,
whereas LATCH-compatible seats
are secured by attaching the seat to
hardware built into the two outer
seating positions in the back seat.
Since LATCH-compatible child seats
are easier to install and reduce the
possibility of improper installation,
we recommend selecting this style.
If it is necessary to put a forward-
facing child seat in the front, move
the vehicle seat as far to the rear as
possible, and be sure the child seat is
firmly secured to the vehicle and the
child is properly strapped in the seat.
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The child seat should meet U.S. or
Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety
Standard 213.
The child seat should be of the
proper type and size to f it the child.
The child seat should fit the
vehicle seating position (or
positions) where it will be used.
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Placing a forward-facing child
seat in the front seat can result
in serious injury or death if the
front airbag inflates.
Ifyoumustplaceaforward-
facing child seat in front, move
the vehicle seat as far back as
possible, and properly restrain
the child.
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A child seat secured with a seat belt
should be installed as firmly as
possible. However, it does not need
to be ‘‘rock solid.’’ Some side-to-side
movement can be expected and
should not reduce the child seat’s
effectiveness.
Before purchasing a conventional
child seat, or using a previously
purchased one, we recommend that
you test the seat in the specific
vehicle seating position or positions
where the seat will be used.
After installing a child
seat, push and pull the seat
forward and from side-to-side to
verify that it is secure.
All child seats must be
secured to the vehicle with the lap
part of a lap/shoulder belt or with
the LATCH (lower anchors and
tethers for children) system. A
child whose seat is not properly
secured to the vehicle can be
endangered in a crash.
After selecting a proper child seat
and a good place to install the seat,
there are three main steps in
installing the seat: If the child seat is not secure, try
installing it in a different seating
position, or use a different style of
child seat that can be firmly secured.
Make sure the child is properly
strappedinthechildseat
according to the child seat maker’s
instructions. A child who is not
properly secured in a child seat
canbeseriouslyinjuredinacrash.
The following pages provide
guidelines on how to properly install
a child seat. A forward-facing child
seat is used in all examples, but the
instructions are the same for a rear-
facing child seat.
Make sure the child seat is firmly
secured.
Properly secure the child seat to
the vehicle.
Secure the child in the child seat.
1.
2.
3.
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Your vehicle is equipped with
LATCH (lower anchors and tethers
for children) at the outer rear seats.
To install a LATCH-compatible child
seat:
Place the child seat on the vehicle
seat, then attach the seat to the
lower anchors according to the
child seat maker’s instructions.
Some LATCH-compatible seats
have a rigid-type connector as
shown above.Make sure there are no objects
near the anchors that could
prevent a secure connection
between the child seat and the
anchors.
Move the seat belt buckle or
tongue away from the lower
anchors.
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.
The location of each lower anchor is
indicated by a small button above the
anchor point.
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2.
3.
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LATCH
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Rigid type
BUTTON
LOWER ANCHORS
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Other LATCH-compatible seats have
a flexible-type connector as shown
above.
Whatever type you have, follow
the child seat maker’s instructions
for adjusting or tightening the fit.
Lift the head restraint (see page
), then route the tether strap
through the legs of the head
restraint and over the seat-back,
making sure the strap is not
twisted.
Attach the tether strap hook to the
tether anchor, then tighten the
strap as instructed by the child
seat maker.
Pushandpullthechildseat
forward and from side-to-side to
verify that it is secure.
If the tether strap is too long and
cannot be tightened firmly, find a
route where the strap can be
tightened securely.
Tighten the strap according to the
seat maker’s instructions.
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Flexible type
Front
ANCHOR
TETHER STRAP HOOK
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When not using the LATCH system,
all child seats must be secured to the
vehicle with the lap part of a lap/
shoulder belt.
With the child seat in the desired
seating position, route the belt
through the child seat according
to the seat maker’s instructions,
then insert the latch plate into the
buckle.
To activate the lockable retractor,
slowly pull the shoulder part of the
belt all the way out until it stops,
then let the belt feed back into the
retractor.
After the belt has retracted, tug on
it. If the belt is locked, you will not
be able to pull it out. If you can pull
thebeltout,itisnotlocked,and
you will need to repeat these steps.
In addition, the lap/shoulder belts in
all seating positions except the
driver’s have a lockable retractor
that must be activated to secure a
child seat.
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3.
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Shoulder Belt
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After confirming that the belt is
locked, grab the shoulder part of
the belt near the buckle, and pull
up to remove any slack from the
lap part of the belt. Remember, if
the lap part of the belt is not tight,
the child seat will not be secure.
Push and pull the child seat
forward and from side-to-side to
verify that it is secure enough to
stay upright during normal driving
maneuvers. If the child seat is not
secure, unlatch the belt, allow it to
retract fully, then repeat these
steps.
To remove slack, it may help to
putweightonthechildseat,or
push on the back of the seat while
pulling up on the belt.
To deactivate the lockable retractor
and remove a child seat, unlatch the
buckle, unroute the seat belt, and let
the belt fully retract.
A child seat with a tether can be
installed in any seating position in
the back seat, using one of the
anchorage points shown above.
Since a tether can provide additional
security to the lap/shoulder belt
installation, we recommend using a
tether whenever one is required or
available.
4. 5.
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Tether
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COVER
ANCHORAGE POINTS
ANCHOR
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After properly securing the child
seat (see page ), lift the head
restraint, then route the tether
strap over the seat-back and
through the head restraint legs.
If the tether strap is too long and
cannot be tightened firmly, find a
route where the strap can be
tightened securely.
Lift the anchor cover, then attach
the tether strap hook to the
anchor, making sure the strap is
not twisted.
Tighten the strap according to the
seat maker’s instructions.
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Front
ANCHOR
ANCHOR
Front
Outer Position Center Position
TETHER STRAP HOOK
TETHER STRAP HOOK
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To determine if a lap/shoulder belt
properly fits a child, have the child
put on the seat belt, then ask
yourself:
Does the child sit all the way back
against the seat?
Do the child’s knees bend
comfortably over the edge of the
seat?
When a child reaches the
recommended weight or height limit
for a forward-facing child seat, the
child should sit in a back seat on a
booster seat and wear a lap/shoulder
belt.
The following pages give
instructions on how to check proper
seat belt fit, what kind of booster
seat to use if one is needed, and
important precautions for a child
who must sit in front.
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Allowing a child age 12 or under
to sit in front can result in injury
or death if the passenger’s front
airbag inflates.
If a child must ride in front,
move the vehicle seat as far
back as possible, use a booster
seat if needed, have the child
sit up properly and wear the
seat belt properly.
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Does the shoulder belt cross
between the child’s neck and arm?
Is the lap part of the belt as low as
possible, touching the child’s
thighs?
Will the child be able to stay
seated like this for the whole trip?
If you answer yes to all these
questions, the child is ready to wear
the lap/shoulder belt correctly. If
you answer no to any question, the
child needs to ride on a booster seat. A child who has outgrown a forward-
facing child seat should ride in a
back seat and use a booster seat
until the lap/shoulder belt fits them
properly without the booster.
Some states and Canadian provinces
also require children to use a booster
seat until they reach a given age or
weight (e.g., 6 years or 60 lbs). Be
sure to check current laws in the
states or provinces where you intend
to drive.
Booster seats can be high-back or
low-back. Whichever style you select,
make sure the booster seat meets
federal safety standards (see page
) and that you follow the booster
seat maker’s instructions.
A child may continue using a booster
seat until the tops of their ears are
even with the top of the vehicle’s or
booster’s seat-back. A child of this
height should be tall enough to use
the lap/shoulder belt without a
booster seat.
If a child who uses a booster seat
must ride in front, move the vehicle
seat as far back as possible, and be
sure the child is wearing the seat
belt properly.
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If the passenger’s front airbag
inflates in a moderate to severe
frontal collision, the airbag can cause
serious injuries to a child who is
unrestrained, improperly restrained,
sitting too close to the airbag, or out
of position.
A side airbag also poses risks. If any
part of a larger child’s body is in the
path of a deploying side airbag, the
child could receive possibly serious
injuries.
Physically, a child must be large
enough for the lap/shoulder belt to
properly fit (see pages and ). If
the seat belt does not fit properly,
with or without the child sitting on a
booster seat, the child should not sit
in front.
To safely ride in front, a child must
be able to follow the rules, including
sitting properly, and wearing the seat
belt properly throughout a ride.
If you decide that a child can safely
ride up front, be sure to:
Carefully read the owner’s manual,
and make sure you understand all
seat belt instructions and all safety
information.
Move the vehicle seat to the rear-
most position.
Have the child sit up straight, back
against the seat, and feet on or
near the floor.
Check that the child’s seat belt is
properly and securely positioned.
Of course, children vary widely. And
while age may be one indicator of
when a child can safely ride in front,
there are other important factors you
should consider.
The National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration and Transport
Canada recommend that all children
age 12 and under be properly
restrained in the back seat.
Supervise the child. Even a mature
child sometimes needs to be
reminded to fasten the seat belt or
sit properly.
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This could result
in serious neck injuries during a
crash.
This could
cause very serious injuries during
a crash. It also increases the
chance that the child will slide
under the belt in a crash and be
injured.
If they do, they
could be very seriously injured in a
crash.
Devices intended to
improve a child’s comfort or
reposition the shoulder part of a
seat belt can make the belt less
effective and increase the chance
of serious injury in a crash.
Additional Safety Precautions
Do not let a child wear a seat belt
across the neck.
Do not let a child put the shoulder
part of a seat belt behind the back
or under the arm.
Two children should never use the
same seat belt.
Do not put any accessories on a
seat belt.
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Your vehicle’s exhaust contains
carbon monoxide gas. Carbon
monoxide should not enter the
vehicle in normal driving if you
maintain your vehicle properly and
follow the information on this page.
High levels of carbon monoxide can
collect rapidly in enclosed areas,
such as a garage. Do not run the
engine with the garage door closed.
Even with the door open, run the
engine only long enough to move the
vehicle out of the garage.
If you must sit in your parked vehicle
with the engine running, even in an
unconfined area, adjust the heating
and cooling system as follows:
The vehicle is raised for an oil
change.
Have the exhaust system inspected
for leaks whenever:
You notice a change in the sound
of the exhaust.
The vehicle was in an accident
that may have damaged the
underside.
With the trunk open, airflow can pull
exhaust gas into your vehicle’s
interior and create a hazardous
condition. If you must drive with the
trunk open, open all the windows,
and set the heating and cooling
system as shown below.
Select the fresh air mode.
Select the mode.
Set the fan speed to high.
Set the temperature control to a
comfortable setting.
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Carbon monoxide gas is toxic.
Breathing it can cause
unconsciousness and even kill
you.
Avoid any enclosed areas or
activities that expose you to
carbon monoxide.
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These labels are in the locations
shown. They warn you of potential
hazards that could cause serious
injury. Read these labels carefully.
If a label comes off or becomes hard
to read (except for the U.S.
dashboard label, which is removed
by the owner), contact your dealer
for a replacement.
U.S. models
Canadian models
U.S. models only
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DASHBOARD
RADIATOR CAP
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U.S. models
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This section gives information about
the controls and displays that
contribute to the daily operation of
your vehicle. All the essential
controls are within easy reach.
...........................Control Locations . 56
............................Instrument Panel . 57
..........Instrument Panel Indicators . 58
.............................................Gauges . 64
.....................................Odometer . 64
..............Display Change Button . 65
.................Current Fuel Mileage . 65
...................Temperature Gauge . 65
...................................Trip Meter . 66
................Average Fuel Mileage . 66
..................................Fuel Gauge . 66
Outside Temperature
...................................Indicator . 67
..........Check Fuel Cap Indicator . 68
..................Maintenance Minder . 68
.........IMA Battery Level Gauge . 69
................Charge/Assist Gauge . 70
Controls Near the Steering
...........................................Wheel . 71
.Windshield Wipers and Washers . 72
...........Turn Signal and Headlights . 73
............Daytime Running Lights . 74
........Instrument Panel Brightness . 74
.................Hazard Warning Button . 74
.................Rear Window Defogger . 75
..........Steering Wheel Adjustment . 75
...............................Keys and Locks . 76
........................Immobilizer System . 78
................................Ignition Switch . 79
......................................Door Locks . 80
......................Power Door Locks . 80
..............Childproof Door Locks . 81
.Auto Door Locking/Unlocking . 81
.....................Auto Door Locking . 81
.................Auto Door Unlocking . 83
................................................Trunk . 86
........Emergency Trunk Opener . 86
.......................Remote Transmitter . 87
.................................................Seats . 89
..............................Power Windows . 92
.............................................Mirrors . 93
.................................Parking Brake . 94
...........Interior Convenience Items . 95
.........................Beverage Holder . 96
...........Accessory Power Socket . 96
....................................Glove Box . 96
...............Console Compartment . 96
.................................Interior Lights . 97
Instruments and Controls
Instruments and Controls
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Control Locations
56
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
MIRROR CONTROLS
FUEL FILL DOOR
RELEASE HANDLE
(P. 151)
INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS
GAUGES
AUDIO SYSTEM
POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCH
Vehicle with navigation system is shown
(P. 106)
(P. 58)
(P. 64)
(P. 93)
(P. 80)
(P. 92)
(P. 80)
(P. 100)
DOOR LOCK TAB
TRUNK RELEASE
HANDLE
(P. 86)
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (CVT)
(P. 143)
AUXILIARY INPUT JACK
(P. 166)
ACCESSORY POWER
SOCKET
(P. 96)
CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM
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CHARGING SYSTEM
INDICATOR
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
SYSTEM INDICATOR
TRUNK-OPEN
INDICATOR
LOW OIL PRESSURE
INDICATOR
CRUISE MAIN
INDICATOR
CRUISE CONTROL
INDICATOR
IMA SYSTEM INDICATOR
HIGH BEAM
INDICATOR
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP
(P. 60) (P. 60)
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM
INDICATOR
AUTO IDLE STOP INDICATOR
SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR
(P. 62)
LOW FUEL INDICATOR
(P. 61)
(P. 61)
(P. 61)
(P. 62)
DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS
INDICATOR
(P. 60)
(P. 60)
(P. 62)
(P. 59)
MAINTENANCE MINDER
INDICATOR(P. 61)
SEAT BELT REMINDER
INDICATOR
SIDE AIRBAG OFF
INDICATOR
LIGHTS ON
INDICATOR
(P. 62, 227)
(P. 62, 228)
(P. 62, 170, 171)
(P. 30, 59)
(P. 30, 59)
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE
SYSTEM (ABS)
INDICATOR
(P. 59)
(P. 18, 58)
DOOR-OPEN INDICATOR
(P. 60)
BRAKE SYSTEM
INDICATOR (AMBER)
(P. 63)
ELECTRIC POWER
STEERING (EPS)
INDICATOR
PARKING BRAKE AND
BRAKE SYSTEM
INDICATOR (RED)
(P. 58, 230)
(P. 63)
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The instrument panel has many
indicators to give you important
information about your vehicle.
If it stays on after you have fully
released the parking brake while
the engine is running, or if it
comes on while driving, there
could be a problem with the brake
system. For more information, see
page .This indicator reminds you and your
passengers to fasten your seat belts.
If your front passenger does not
fasten their seat belt, the indicator
comes on about 6 seconds after the
ignition switch is turned to the ON
(II) position.
If either of you do not fasten your
seat belt while driving, the beeper
will sound and the indicator will flash
again at regular intervals. For more
information, see page .
This indicator has two functions:
Itcomesonwhenyouturnthe
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position. It is a reminder to check
the parking brake. A beeper
sounds if you drive with the
parking brake not fully released.
Driving with the parking brake not
fully released can damage the
brakes and tires.
If you turn the ignition switch to the
ON (II) position before fastening
your seat belt, the beeper sounds
and the indicator flashes. If you do
notfastenyourseatbeltbeforethe
beeper stops, the indicator stops
flashing but remains on.
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Seat Belt Reminder
Indicator
Parking Brake
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This indicator normally comes on for
a few seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position. If it comes on at any other
time, there is a problem with the
ABS. If this happens, have your
vehicle checked at a dealer. With
this indicator on, your vehicle still
has normal braking ability but no
anti-lock function. For more
information, see page .
This indicator comes on for several
seconds when you turn the ignition
switch to the ON (II) position. If it
comes on at any other time, it
indicates a potential problem with
your front airbags. This indicator will
also alert you to a potential problem
with your side airbags, passenger’s
side airbag automatic cutoff system,
side curtain airbags, automatic seat
belt tensioners, driver’s seat position
sensor, or the front passenger’s
weight sensors. For more
information, see page .
This indicator comes on for several
seconds when you turn the ignition
switch to the ON (II) position. If it
comes on at any other time, it
indicates that the passenger’s side
airbag has automatically shut off.
For more information, see page .
This indicator comes on briefly when
you turn the ignition switch to the
ON (II) position. It will then go off if
you have inserted a properly-coded
ignition key. If it is not a properly-
coded key, the indicator will blink,
and the engine’s fuel system will be
disabled (see page ).30 78
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System Indicator
Immobilizer System
Indicator
Anti-lock Brake System
(ABS) Indicator
Side Airbag Off
Indicator
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The left or right turn signal indicator
blinks when you signal a lane change
or turn. If an indicator does not blink
or blinks rapidly, it usually means
one of the turn signal bulbs is
burned out (see pages and ).
Replace the bulb as soon as possible,
since other drivers cannot see that
you are signaling.
When you press the hazard warning
button, both turn signal indicators
and all turn signals on the outside of
the vehicle flash.
If this indicator comes on when the
ignition switch is turned to the ON
(II) position and the parking brake is
released, it means there is a problem
in a circuit. Have your vehicle
checked by your dealer.
This indicator comes on with the
high beam headlights. For more
information, see page .
This indicator also comes on with
reduced brightness when the
daytime running lights (DRL) are on
(see page ).
This indicator reminds you that the
exterior lights are on. It comes on
when the light switch is in either the
or position. If you turn the
ignition switch to the ACCESSORY
(I) or the LOCK (0) position without
turning off the light switch, this
indicator will remain on. A reminder
chime will also sound when you open
the driver’s door and remove the key
from the ignition switch.
This indicator comes on if the trunk
lid is not closed tightly.
This indicator comes on if any door
is not closed tightly.
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Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators
Lights On Indicator‘‘Daytime Running
Lights’’ Indicator
High Beam Indicator
Trunk-open Indicator
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This indicator comes on when you
turn on the cruise control system by
pressing the CRUISE button (see
page ).
This indicator comes on when you
set the cruise control. See page
for information on operating the
cruise control.
This indicator comes on when the
washer fluid level is low. Add washer
fluidwhenyouseethisindicator
come on (see page ).
This indicator reminds you that it is
time to take your vehicle in for
scheduled maintenance. The
maintenance main items and sub
items will be displayed in the
information display. See page for
more information on the
maintenance minder.
This indicator goes off when your
dealer resets it after completing the
required maintenance service.
This indicator is in the fuel gauge. It
comesonasareminderthatyou
must refuel soon. When the indicator
comes on, there is about 0.9 US gal
(3.5
) of fuel remaining in the tank
before the reading reaches E. There
is a small reserve of fuel remaining
in the tank when the reading does
reach E.
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Instrument Panel Indicators
Cruise Main Indicator Maintenance Minder
Indicator
Cruise Control Indicator
Washer Level Indicator
Low Fuel Indicator
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if this indicator flashes or stays on
when the engine is running. For
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If this indicator comes on when the
engine is running, the battery is not
being charged. For more information,
see page .
See page . This indicator normally comes on for
a few seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position. If it comes on at any other
time, it indicates a problem in the
integrated motor assist (IMA)
system. With the IMA indicator on,
the vehicle may not accelerate as it
normally does. Have the vehicle
checked by the dealer as soon as
possible.
See pages and .
This indicator comes on when the
security system is set. For more
information, see page .
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full left or right position repeatedly
while stopping or driving at very low
speed, you may feel slightly harder
steering due to overheating of the
steering gear box.
This indicator normally comes on
when you turn the ignition to the ON
(II) position and goes off after the
engine starts. If it comes on at any
other time, there is a problem in the
electric power steering system. If
this happens, stop the vehicle in a
safe place and turn off the engine.
Reset the system by restarting the
engine. The indicator will not turn
off immediately. If it does not go off
after driving a short distance, or
comes on again while driving, take
the vehicle to your dealer to have it
checked. With the indicator on, the
EPS may be turned off, making the
vehicle harder to steer.
This indicator normally comes on for
a few seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position. When the brake system
indicator (amber) is on, there is the
problem with the Cooperative
Control with regenerative brake,
Creep Aid System or Brake Assist
(the normal brake operates properly).
Have your vehicle checked by your
dealer.
For more information, see page .
Continuously driving under those
conditions could damage the power
steering system.
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To switch the information display
between the odometer, trip meter,
outside temperature, and engine oil
life and maintenance item code(s),
press the SEL/RESET button
repeatedly.
The odometer shows the total
distance your vehicle has been
driven. It measures in miles or
kilometers. It is illegal under U.S.
federal law and Canadian provincial
regulations to disconnect, reset, or
alter the odometer with the intent to
change the number of miles or
kilometers indicated.
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INFORMATION
DISPLAY
FUEL GAUGE
ODOMETER/OUTSIDE
TEMPERATURE INDICATOR
CURRENT FUEL MILEAGE/
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Every time you press the display
change button, the display changes
from the current fuel mileage to the
temperature gauge, or from the
temperature gauge to the current
fuel mileage.
Press and hold the display change
button until you hear a beep. Each
time you press the button, the
speedometer, trip meter, average
fuel mileage and current fuel
mileage readings switches their
measures.
Depending on the selected measures
(mph or km/h), the trip meter and
odometer readings are shown with
miles or km. The average fuel
mileage and current fuel mileage are
shown with mpg or l/100 km.
This display shows the current, or
instant fuel mileage you are getting.
It shows the number of mpg or l/100
km.
This shows the temperature of the
engine’s coolant. During normal
operation, the reading should be in
the middle of the gauge. In severe
driving conditions, such as very hot
weather or a long period of uphill
driving, the reading may reach near
the red mark. If it reaches the red
(Hot) mark, pull safely to the side of
theroad.Seepage for
instructions and precautions on
checking the engine’s cooling
system.
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When either of the trip meters (trip
A or trip B) is displayed, your
vehicle’s average fuel mileage since
you last reset that trip meter can be
shownontheinformationdisplay
(mpg or l/100km). This number is
updated once per 10 seconds. To see
the average fuel mileage, press and
release the SEL/RESET button
repeatedly.
This shows how much fuel you have.
It may show slightly more or less
than the actual amount.
The average fuel mileage will be
reset when you reset the trip meter,
or if the vehicle’s battery goes dead
or is disconnected.
This meter shows the number of
miles or kilometers driven since you
last reset it.
There are two trip meters: TRIP A
and TRIP B. Switch between these
displays by pressing the SEL/
RESET button repeatedly.
Each trip meter works independently,
so you can keep track of two
different distances.
To reset a trip meter, display it, and
then press and hold the SEL/RESET
button until the number resets to
‘‘0.0.’’
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Avoid driving with an extremely low
fuel level. Running out of fuel could
cause the engine to misfire, damaging
the catalytic converter.
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If the outside temperature is
incorrectly displayed, you can adjust
it up to 5°F ( 3°C) warmer or
cooler.
NOTE: The temperature must be
stabilized before doing this
procedure.
Select the outside temperature
display, then press the SEL/RESET
button for 10 seconds. The following
sequence will appear for 1 second
each:0,1,2,3,4,5, 5, 4, 3, 2,
1,0(U.S.)or0,1,2,3, 3, 2,
1, 0 (Canada).
In certain weather conditions,
temperature readings near freezing
(32°F, 0°C) could mean that ice is
forming on the road surface.
When it reaches the desired value,
release the SEL/RESET button. You
should see the new outside
temperature displayed.
This indicator displays the outside
temperature in Fahrenheit (U.S.
models) or Centigrade (Canadian
models). To see the outside
temperature, press and release the
SEL/RESET button until the
temperature is shown on the
information display.
The temperature sensor is in the
front bumper. Therefore, the
temperature reading can be affected
by heat reflection from the road
surface, engine heat, and the
exhaust from surrounding traffic.
This can cause an incorrect
temperature reading when your
speed is under 19 mph (30 km/h).
The sensor delays the display update
until it reaches the correct outside
temperature. This may take several
minutes.
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The information display in the
instrument panel shows you the
engine oil life and maintenance
service items when the ignition
switch is in the ON (II) position. This
information helps to keep you aware
of the periodic maintenance your
vehicle needs for continued trouble-
free driving. Refer to page for
more information.
Your vehicle’s on board diagnostic
system will detect a loose or missing
fuel fill cap as an evaporative system
leak. The first time a leak is detected
a ‘‘CHECK FUEL CAP’’ message
appears on the information display.
Turn the engine off, and confirm the
fuel fill cap is installed. If it is, loosen
it, then retighten it until it clicks at
least once. The message should go
off after several days of normal
driving once you tighten or replace
the fuel fill cap. To scroll to another
display, press the SEL/RESET
button. The ‘‘CHECK FUEL CAP’’
message will appear each time you
restart the engine until the system
turns the message off.
If the system still detects a leak in
the vehicle’s evaporative emissions
system, the malfunction indicator
lamp (MIL) comes on. If the fuel fill
cap was not already tightened, turn
the engine off, and check or
retighten the fuel fill cap until it
clicks at least once. The MIL should
go off after several days of normal
driving once the cap is tightened or
replaced. If the MIL does not go off,
have your vehicle inspected by a
dealer. For more information, see
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This gauge shows you the state of
charge of the battery for the
Integrated Motor Assist (IMA). This
battery is recharged by the IMA
motor, and discharged by the IMA
when it is assisting the engine with
powering the vehicle.
The battery level gauge does not
read the battery level directly. It
calculates the level by continuously
measuring the current flow, voltage,
and temperature.
Since the level is not read directly,
small sensing errors can, over time,
cause the gauge to read higher than
the actual battery level. The system
will then perform a correction, and
the battery level gauge reading will
drop suddenly. When this happens,
IMA assist and Auto Idle Stop are
disabled until the IMA battery is
sufficiently recharged by normal
driving. This should take only a few
minutes.
This correction of the battery level
gauge is normal and does not
indicate a problem. If the IMA
battery develops a problem or
becomes deteriorated, the IMA
system indicator will come on. If this
happens, have the vehicle checked
by your dealer as soon as possible.
The gauge reading may drop near
the bottom under driving conditions
that require IMA motor assistance
for a long time, such as prolonged
acceleration or climbing a long hill.
TheIMAmotorwillrechargethe
battery as you continue driving.
If the battery is mostly discharged,
the Auto Idle Stop function is
disabled (see page ).
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This gauge shows you the status of
the Integrated Motor Assist (IMA).
When the IMA battery is being
charged, the bottom side of the
gauge illuminates. When the IMA is
assisting the engine, the upper side
of the gauge illuminates.
If the IMA battery is too hot or too
cold, the IMA system limits the IMA
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.
Therefore, if the motor assist is
frequently used, the battery
becomes hot and starts to limit its
output power.
It takes the IMA system a few
minutes in cold weather to normalize
the IMA battery’s output power, and
about 15 minutes in hot weather.
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SEL/RESET BUTTON
HORN
(P. 143)
DISPLAY CHANGE BUTTON
(P. 65)
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REMOTE AUDIO CONTROLS
(P. 74)
(P. 64)
(P. 73)
INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS
VOICE CONTROL
SWITCHES
HEATED MIRRORS
REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER
(P. 31)
PASSENGER AIRBAG
OFF INDICATOR
HAZARD WARNING
BUTTON
(P. 74)
(P. 75)
HOOD RELEASE HANDLE
(P. 152)
WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS
(P. 72)
(P. 94)
STEERING WHEEL
ADJUSTMENT
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CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS
(P. 145)
HEADLIGHTS/TURN
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LO Low speed
HI High speed
Windshield washers
Push the right lever up or down to
select a position.
The wipers run at high
speed until you release the
lever.
The wipers are not activated.
The length of the wiper
interval is varied
automatically according to
the vehicle’s speed.
Vary the delay by turning the INT
TIME ring.
Ifyouturnittotheshortestdelay,
the wipers will change to low
speed operation when the vehicle
speed exceeds 12 mph (20 km/h).
The wipers run at low speed.
The wipers run at high speed.
While the vehicle is stopped and in
gear, the wipers sweep the
windshield whenever you remove
your foot from the brake pedal.
Pull the
wiper control lever toward you,
andholdit.Thewashersspray
until you release the lever. The
wipers run at low speed, then
complete one more sweep after
you release the lever.
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Push down on the
lever to signal a left turn and up to
signal a right turn. To signal a lane
change, push lightly on the lever,
and hold it. The lever will return to
center when you release it or
complete a turn.
Turning the switch to
the ‘‘ ’’ position turns on the
parking lights, taillights, instrument
panel lights, side-marker lights, and
rear license plate lights.
Turn signal
Off
Parking and interior lights
Headlights
High beams
Flashhighbeams
Turning the switch to the ‘‘ ’’
position turns on the headlights.
If you leave the lights on with the
key removed from the ignition
switch, you will hear a reminder
chime when you open the driver’s
door.
When the light switch is in the
‘‘ ’’ or ‘‘ ’’ position, the
lights on indicator comes on as a
reminder. This indicator stays on if
you leave the light switch on and
turn the ignition switch to the
ACCESSORY (I) or the LOCK (0)
position.
Push the lever
forward and the high beam indicator
will come on (see page ). Pull it
back to return to low beams.
To flash the high beams, pull the
lever back lightly, then release it.
The high beams will stay on as long
as you hold the lever back.
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The buttons under the left side vent
control the brightness of the
instrument panel. Push the or
button to adjust the brightness.
Pushthebuttontoturnonthe
hazard warning lights (four-way
flashers). This causes all four
outside turn signals and both turn
indicators in the instrument panel to
flash. Use the hazard warning lights
if you need to park in a dangerous
area near heavy traffic, or if your
vehicle is disabled.
Separate adjustments can be made
when the headlights are on and off.
With the headlight switch off or
position, the high beam
headlights come on with reduced
brightness when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position and release the parking
brake. They remain on until you turn
the ignition switch off, even if you
set the parking brake.
The headlights revert to normal
operation when you turn them on
with the switch.
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The rear window defogger will clear
fog, frost, and thin ice from the
window. Push the defogger button to
turn it on and off. The indicator in
the button comes on to show the
defogger is on. If you do not turn it
off, the defogger will shut itself off
after about 15 minutes. 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
starting to drive.
Make any steering wheel adjustment
before you start driving.
Thedefoggerwiresontheinsideof
the rear window can be accidentally
damaged. When cleaning the glass,
always wipe side-to-side.
Pushing this button also turns the
mirror heaters on or off. For more
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Adjusting the steering wheel
position while driving may
cause you to lose control of the
vehicle and be seriously injured
inacrash.
Adjust the steering wheel only
when the vehicle is stopped.
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Push the lever under the steering
column all the way down.
Move the steering wheel up or
downandinorouttothedesired
position. Make sure you can see
the instrument panel gauges and
the indicators.
Push the lever up to lock the
steering wheel in that position.
Make sure you have securely
locked the steering wheel in place
by trying to move it up, down, in,
and out.
The master key fits all the locks on
your vehicle.
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KEY
NUMBER
TAG
VALET
KEY
(Gray)
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MASTER KEYS
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TRANSMITTER
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Protect the keys from direct
sunlight, high temperature, and
high humidity.
Donotdropthekeysorsetheavy
objects on them.
Keep the keys away from liquids.
If they get wet, dry them
immediately with a soft cloth.
The keys without a remote
transmitter do not contain batteries.
Do not try to take them apart.
These keys contain electronic
circuits that are activated by the
immobilizer system. They will not
work to start the engine if the
circuits are damaged.
The valet key works only in the
ignition and the door locks. You can
keep the trunk and trunk release
handle locked when you leave your
vehicle and the valet key at a parking
facility.
Youshouldhavereceivedakey
number tag with your keys. You will
need this key number if you ever
have to get a lost key replaced. Use
only Honda-approved key blanks.
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KEY
NUMBER
TAG
VALET
KEY
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If the system repeatedly does not
recognize the coding of your key,
contact your dealer.
Do not attempt to alter this system
or add other devices to it. Electrical
problems could result that may make
your vehicle undrivable.
If you have lost your key and cannot
start your engine, contact your
dealer.
When you turn the ignition switch to
the ON (II) position, the immobilizer
system indicator should come on
briefly, then go off. If the indicator
starts to blink, it means the system
does not recognize the coding of the
key. Turn the ignition switch to the
LOCK (0) position, remove the key,
reinsert it, and turn the ignition
switch to the ON (II) position again.
The system may not recognize your
key’s coding if another immobilizer
key or other metal object (i.e. key
fob) is near the ignition switch when
you insert the key.
The immobilizer system protects
your vehicle from theft. If an
improperly-coded key (or other
device) is used, the engine’s fuel
system is disabled.
As required by the FCC:
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device
may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any
interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with Industry
Canada Standard RSS-210.
Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not cause
interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference that may cause
undesired operation of the device.
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The ignition switch has four
positions: LOCK (0), ACCESSORY
(I), ON (II), and START (III).
You will hear a reminder beeper if
you leave the key in the LOCK (0) or
the ACCESSORY (I) position and
open the driver’s door. Remove the
key to turn off the beeper.
TheshiftlevermustbeinPark
before you can remove the key from
the ignition switch.
You can insert or
remove the key only in this position.
To turn the key, the shift lever must
be in Park, and you must push the
key in slightly.
If the front wheels are turned, the
anti-theft lock may make it difficult
to turn the key. Firmly turn the
steering wheel to the left or right as
you turn the key.
You can
operate the audio system and the
accessory power sockets in this
position.
This is the normal key
position when driving. Several of the
indicators on the instrument panel
come on as a test when you turn the
ignition switch from the
ACCESSORY (I) to the ON (II)
position.
Use this position
only to start the engine. The switch
returns to the ON (II) position when
you let go of the key.
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LOCK (0)
ACCESSORY (I)
ON (II)
START (III)
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To lock the doors when getting out
of the vehicle, remove the key from
the ignition switch, and push the top
of the master door lock switch, then
close the door.
With any door open and the key in
the ignition, both master door lock
switches and driver’s door lock tab
are disabled. They are not disabled
when all the doors are closed, or
when the key is not in the ignition.
To lock any door when getting out of
the vehicle, pull the lock tab out, and
close the door.
Each front door has a master door
lock switch. Either switch locks and
unlocks all doors. Push the top of the
switch to lock all doors; push the
bottom to unlock them.
The lock tab on each door locks and
unlocks that door. Pulling out on the
driver’s door lock tab locks all doors.
To unlock the driver’s door from the
outside, turn the key and release it.
Ifyouturnitagain,allthedoors
unlock.
Each door has a lock tab next to the
inside door handle. Pull out the tab
to lock the door, and push it in to
unlock.
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To unlock
To lock
To unlock
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The childproof door locks are
designed to prevent children seated
in the rear from accidentally opening
the rear doors. Each rear door has a
lock lever near the edge. With the
lever in the LOCK position, the door
cannot be opened from the inside
regardless of the position of the lock
tab. To open the door, push the lock
tab in, and use the outside door
handle.
Your vehicle has customizable
settings for the doors to
automatically lock and unlock. Make
all settings before you start driving.
The auto door locking feature has
three possible settings:
The doors lock when the vehicle
speed reaches 9 mph (15 km/h).
Set the parking brake.
Turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position.
Make sure the shift lever is in
Park (P), and close the driver’s
door.
The auto door locking is
deactivated all the time.
The doors lock whenever you
move the shift lever out of the
Park position.
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Locks all doors when the vehicle’s speed
reaches about 9 mph (15 km/h).
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Turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position.
Set the parking brake.
Pushandholdthelocksideofthe
master door lock switch on the
driver’s door. You will hear a
clicking sound after about 5
seconds.
Release the switch, and turn the
ignition switch to the
ACCESSORY (I) position within 5
seconds.
Push and hold the brake pedal,
then move the shift lever out of
Park (P).
Pushandholdthelocksideofthe
master door lock switch on the
driver’s door. You will hear a
clicking sound, and after about 5
seconds, you will hear another
clicking sound.
Make sure the shift lever is in
Park (P), and open the driver’s
door.
Release the switch, turn the
ignition switch to the
ACCESSORY (I) position within 5
seconds and move the shift lever
to Park (P).
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master door lock switch on the
driver’s door. You will hear a
clicking sound, and after about 5
seconds, you will hear another
clicking sound.
Release the switch, and turn the
ignition switch to the
ACCESSORY (I) position within 5
seconds.
Make sure the shift lever is in
Park (P), and close the driver’s
door.
Turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position.
The driver’s door unlocks
whenever you turn the ignition
switch to the ACCESSORY (I)
position.
The auto door unlocking is
deactivated all the time.
The driver’s door unlocks when
you move the shift lever to the
Park position.
All doors unlock when you move
the shift lever to the Park position.
The auto door unlocking feature has
five possible settings:
All doors unlock whenever you
turn the ignition switch to the
ACCESSORY (I) position.
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Locks all doors when the shift lever is
moved out of Park (P).
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Turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position.
Set the parking brake.
Push and hold the brake pedal,
then move the shift lever out of
Park (P).
Pushandholdtheunlocksideof
the master door lock switch on the
driver’s door. You will hear a
clicking sound, and after about 5
seconds, you will hear another
clicking sound.
Make sure the shift lever is in
Park (P), and close the driver’s
door.
Set the parking brake.
Make sure the shift lever is in
Park (P), and open the driver’s
door.
Turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position.
Until you hear one click (after
about 5 seconds) to activate the
driver’s door unlock feature.
Or, until you hear a second click
(after about 10 seconds) to
activate the all doors unlock
feature.
Release the switch, turn the
ignition switch to the
ACCESSORY (I) position within 5
seconds and move the shift lever
to Park (P).
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Unlocks driver’s door or all doors when
the ignition switch is out of the ON (II)
position.
To activate an auto door unlock
mode:
To turn of f the auto door lock
modes:
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the master door lock switch on the
driver’s door. You will hear a
clicking sound, and after about 5
seconds, you will hear another
clicking sound.
Pushandholdtheunlocksideof
the master door lock switch on the
driver’s door. You will hear a
clicking sound, and after about 5
seconds, you will hear another
clicking sound.
Release the switch, and turn the
ignition switch to the
ACCESSORY (I) position within 5
seconds.
Make sure the shift lever is in
Park (P), and close the driver’s
door.
Turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position.
Until you hear one click (after
about 5 seconds) to activate the
driver’s door unlock feature.
Or, until you hear a second click
(after about 10 seconds) to
activate the all doors unlock
feature.
Release the switch, and turn the
ignition switch to the
ACCESSORY (I) position within 5
seconds.
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Unlocks driver’s door or all doors when
the shift lever is moved to Park (P).
To activate an auto door unlock
mode:
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open the trunk lock.
Parents should decide if their
children should be shown how to use
this feature. For more information
about child safety, see page .
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
getting into the interior. See
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button on the remote transmitter.
To open the trunk, pull the trunk
release handle on the left side of the
driver’s seat. To protect items in the
trunk when you need to give the key
to someone else, lock the trunk
release handle with the master key,
and give the other person the valet
key.
As a safety feature, your vehicle has
a release lever on the trunk latch so
the trunk can be opened from the
inside. To open the trunk, push the
release lever to the left.
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MASTER KEY
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Press this button once to
lock all doors. Some exterior lights
will flash once. When you push
LOCK twice within 5 seconds, you
will hear a horn to verify that the
doors are locked. You cannot lock
the doors if any door is not fully
closed or the key is in the ignition
switch.
Press this button once
to unlock the driver’s door. Push it
twice to unlock the other doors.
Some exterior lights will flash twice
each time you press the button. This
button does not work when the key
is in the ignition switch.
The ceiling light (if the ceiling light
switch is in the door activated
position) will come on when you
press the UNLOCK button. If you do
not open any door, the light stays on
for about 30 seconds, then fades out.
If you relock the doors with the
remote transmitter before 30
seconds have elapsed, the light goes
off immediately.
If you unlock the doors with the
remote transmitter, but do not open
any of the doors within 30 seconds,
the doors automatically relock and
the security system will also set.
Pressthisbuttonfor
about 1 second to attract attention;
the horn will sound and the exterior
lights will flash for about 30 seconds.
To cancel panic mode, press any
other button on the remote
transmitter, or turn the ignition
switch to the ON (II) position.
Press this
button for about 1 second to open
the trunk. You cannot open the trunk
if the key is in the ignition switch.
Avoid dropping or throwing the
transmitter.
Protect the transmitter from
extreme temperature.
Do not immerse the transmitter in
any liquid.
If you lose a transmitter, the
replacement needs to be
reprogrammed by your dealer.
If you push the LOCK button twice
within 5 seconds, you will hear a
horn to verify that the security
system has set.
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LOCK
UNLOCK PANIC
TRUNK RELEASE
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LOCK
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PANIC
BUTTON
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To replace the battery:
Remove the screw at the base of
the transmitter with a small
Phillips-head screwdriver.
Separate the transmitter by prying
its middle seam with your
fingernail.
Inside the transmitter, separate
the inner cover from the keypad
by releasing the two tabs on the
cover.
Battery type: CR1616
If it takes several pushes on the
button to lock or unlock the doors,
replace the battery as soon as
possible.
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To adjust the seat forward or
backward, pull up on the bar under
the seat cushion’s front edge. Move
the seat to the desired position, and
releasethebar.Trytomovetheseat
to make sure it is locked in position.
Remove the old battery from the
back of the inner cover, and note
the polarity. Make sure the
polarity of the new battery is the
same ( side facing down), then
insert it into the back of the cover.
An improperly disposed of battery
can hurt the environment.
Always confirm local regulations
for battery disposal.
Install the parts in reverse order.
Make all adjustments before you
start driving.
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See pages for important safety
information and warnings about how to
properly position seats and seat-backs.
As required by the FCC:
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device
may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any
interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with Industry
Canada Standard RSS-210.
Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not cause
interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference that may cause
undesired operation of the device.
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To change the seat-back angle of the
front seat, pull up the lever on the
outside of the seat bottom.
Once a seat is adjusted correctly,
rock it back and forth to make sure it
is locked in position.
The height of your driver’s seat is
adjustable. To raise the seat,
repeatedly pull up the lever on the
outside of the seat cushion. To lower
the seat, push the lever down
repeatedly.
Your vehicle is equipped with head
restraints in all seating positions to
help protect you and your
passengers from whiplash and other
injuries.
They are most effective when you
adjust them so the back of the
occupant’s head rests against the
center of the restraint.
See page for important safety
information and a warning about how to
properly position the head restraints.
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The head restraints adjust for height.
You need both hands to adjust a
restraint. Do not attempt to adjust it
while driving. To raise it, pull upward.
To lower the restraint, push the
release button sideways, and push
the restraint down.
The lid of the console compartment
canbeusedasanarmrestbymoving
it forward and backward. Make sure
the armrest is securely latched.
When a passenger is seated in the
rear center seating position, make
sure the center head restraint is
adjusted to its highest position.
Make sure your passenger’s hands
orfingersareawayfromthearmrest
before moving it.
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Rear Center Position
RELEASE BUTTON
RELEASE BUTTON
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If the MAIN switch is OFF, the
passenger windows cannot be raised
or lowered. Keep the MAIN switch
offwhenyouhavechildreninthe
vehicle so they do not injure
themselves by operating the
windows unintentionally.
To open or close the
driver’s window, push or pull the
window switch firmly down or up to
the second detent, and release it.
The window will automatically go
down or up all the way. To stop the
window, pull or push the window
switch briefly.
If the driver’s
window senses any obstacle while it
is closing automatically, it will
reverse direction, and then stop. To
close the window, remove the
obstacle, then use the window switch
again.
Auto reverse stops sensing when the
window is almost closed. You should
always check that all passengers and
objects are away from the window
before closing it.
Turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position to raise or lower any
window. To open the window, push
the switch down and hold it. Release
the switch when you want to stop the
window. To close the window, pull
back on the switch and hold it.
Thewindowsoperateforupto10
minutes after you turn off the
ignition switch. Opening either front
door cancels this function.
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MAIN SWITCH
Closing a power window on
someone’s hands or fingers can
cause serious injury.
Make sure your passengers are
away from the windows before
closing them.
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clean and adjusted for best visibility.
Be sure to adjust the mirrors before
you start driving.
The inside mirror has day and night
positions. The night position reduces
glare from headlights behind you.
Flip the tab on the bottom edge of
the mirror to select the day or night
position.
Turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position.
Move the selector switch to L
(driver’s side) or R (passenger’s
side).
Push the appropriate edge of the
adjustment switch to move the
mirrorright,left,up,ordown.
When you finish, move the
selector switch to the center (off)
position. This turns the
adjustment switch off to keep your
settings.
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The outside mirrors are heated to
remove fog and frost. With the
ignition switch in the ON (II)
position, turn on the heaters by
pressing the button. The indicator in
the button comes on as a reminder.
Press the button again to turn the
heaters off. Pressing this button also
turns the rear window defogger on
and off.
To apply the parking brake, pull the
lever up fully. To release it, pull up
slightly, push the button, and lower
the lever. The parking brake
indicator on the instrument panel
should go out when the parking
brake is fully released (see page ).58
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HEATED MIRROR BUTTON
PARKING BRAKE LEVER
Driving the vehicle with the parking
brake applied can damage the rear
brakes and axles. A beeper will sound
if the vehicle is driven with the parking
brake on.
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COIN BOX CENTER POCKET
GLOVE BOX
BEVERAGE HOLDERS
VANITY MIRROR
ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET
CONSOLE COMPARTMENT
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Be careful when you are using the
beverage holders. A spilled liquid
that is very hot can scald you or your
passengers. Spilled liquids can
damage the upholstery, carpeting,
and electrical components in the
interior.
To open the console compartment,
pull up on the lever, and lift the lid.
To close, lower the lid, and push it
down until it latches.
Open the front beverage holder by
sliding its cover backward.
Another accessory power socket is in
the center console compartment.
When more than one socket is being
used, the combined power rating of
the accessories should be 120 watts
or less (10 amps).
Open the glove box by pulling the
handle to the left. Close it with a firm
push.
This socket is intended to supply
power for 12 volt DC accessories
that are rated 120 watts or less (10
amps). It will not power an
automotive type cigarette lighter
element.
To use an accessory power socket,
the ignition switch must be in the
ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position.
Beverage Holders Console Compartment
Glove Box
Accessory Power Socket
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CONSOLE COMPARTMENT
ACCESSORY
POWER SOCKET
An open glove box can cause
serious injury to your passenger
inacrash,evenifthe
passenger is wearing the seat
belt.
Always keep the glove box
closed while driving.
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Open any door.
Unlock the doors with the key or
remote transmitter.
Remove the key from the ignition.
The front ceiling light has two
spotlights. Push the spotlight lenses
to turn them on and off.
The ceiling light has a three-position
switch; ON, Door Activated, and
OFF. In the Door Activated (center)
position, the light comes on when
you:
If you do not open either door after
you unlock the driver’s door or
remove the key from the ignition
switch, the light fades out in about
30 seconds.
If you leave either door open without
the key is in the ignition switch, the
ceiling light will go off after 3
minutes.
After all doors are closed tightly, the
light dims slightly, then fades out in
about 30 seconds.
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The standard audio system has
many features. This section
describes those features and how to
use them. (If you have an optional
audio system, refer to the operating
instructions that came with it.)
The heating and air conditioning
system in your vehicle provides a
comfortable driving environment in
all weather conditions.
Your vehicle has an anti-theft audio
system that requires a code number
to enable it.
The security system helps to dis-
courage vandalism and theft of your
vehicle.
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................................Audio System . 106
..........................Playing the Radio . 109
................................Playing a Disc . 112
.......Disc Player Error Messages . 118
..........................Setting the Clock . 119
Playing the Radio (Vehicles with
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Playing a Disc (Vehicles with
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Playing a PC Card (Vehicles with
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Disc Player Error Messages
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............................Radio Reception . 139
..................Protecting Your Discs . 141
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REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER BUTTON
FAN CONTROL DIAL
TEMPERATURE CONTROL
DIAL
AUTO BUTTON
MODE CONTROL BUTTON
AIR CONDITIONING BUTTON
FRESH AIR BUTTON
RECIRCULATION BUTTON
WINDSHIELD DEFROST BUTTON
OFF BUTTON
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Navigation System
The climate control system for your
vehicle can also be operated using
the voice control system. See the
NavigationsectioninyourQuick
Start Guide for an overview of this
system and the Navigation System
manual for complete details.
The automatic climate control
system adjusts the fan speed and
airflow levels to maintain the interior
temperature you select.
You can manually select various
functions of the climate control
system when it is in full automatic
mode. All other features remain
automatically controlled.
Making any manual selection causes
thewordAUTOinthedisplaytogo
out.
Turn this dial to increase or decrease
the fan speed and airflow.
Turning this dial clockwise increases
the temperature of the airflow.
Set the desired temperature by
turning the temperature control
dial. You will see AUTO in the
system’s display.
Press the AUTO button.
The system automatically selects the
proper mix of conditioned and/or
heated air that will, as quickly as
possible, raise or lower the interior
temperature to your preference.
When you set the temperature to its
lower limit ( ) or its upper limit
( ), the system runs at full
cooling or heating only. It does not
regulate the interior temperature.
In cold weather, the fan will not
come on automatically until the
heater starts to develop warm air.
In ‘‘AUTO’’ mode, the air conditioner
may not work if the humidity inside
the vehicle is low. To activate the air
conditioner, press A/C button.
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Using Automatic Climate Control Fan Control Dial
Temperature Control Dial
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Airflow is divided between
the floor vents and defroster vents at
the base of the windshield.
Air flows from the defroster
vents at the base of the windshield.
When you select , the system
automatically switches to fresh air
mode and turns on the A/C.
In AUTO mode, the system controls
the airflow direction automatically
between the dashboard vents and
the floor vents.
This button turns the air
conditioning on and off. The
indicatorinthebuttonisonwhen
the A/C is on.
When the recirculation indicator is
on, air from the vehicle’s interior is
sent throughout the system again.
To select recirculation mode when
driving through dusty or smoky
conditions, then return to fresh air
mode.
The outside air intakes for the
heating and cooling system are at
the base of the windshield. Keep this
area clear of leaves and other debris.
When the flesh air indicator is on, air
is brought in from the outside of the
vehicle.
Thesystemshouldbeleftinfresh
air mode under almost all conditions.
Keeping the system in recirculation
mode, particularly with the A/C off,
can cause the windows to fog up.
Use the mode control buttons to
select the vents air flows from. Some
air will flow from the dashboard
corner vents in all modes.
Air flows from the center
and corner vents in the dashboard.
Airflow is divided between
the vents in the dashboard and the
floor vents.
Air flows from the floor
vents. When you select , the
system automatically switches to
fresh air mode.
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Recirculation Button
Fresh Air Button
Mode Control Button
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The flow-through ventilation system
draws in outside air, circulates it
through the interior, then exhausts it
through vents near the rear side
panels.
Set the temperature to the lower
limit.
Make sure the A/C is off.
Select and fresh air mode.
Set the fan to the desired speed.
The heater uses engine coolant to
warm the air. If the engine is cold, it
will be several minutes before you
feel warm air coming from the
system.
Air conditioning places an extra load
on the engine. Watch the engine
coolant temperature gauge (see page
). If it moves near the red zone,
turn off the A/C until the gauge
reading returns to normal.
Turn on the A/C by pressing the
button. The indicator in the button
comesonwhenafanspeedis
selected.
Make sure the temperature is set
to maximum cool.
Select .
If the outside air is humid, select
recirculation mode. If the outside
air is dry, select fresh air mode.
Set the fan to the desired speed.
you can
cool it down more rapidly by partially
opening the windows, turning on the
A/C, and setting the fan to
maximum speed in fresh air mode.
Air conditioning, as it cools, removes
moisture from the air. When used in
combination with the heater, it
makes the interior warm and dry and
can prevent the windows from
fogging up.
Select .
When you select , the system
automatically switches to the fresh
air mode.
Set the fan to the desired speed.
Adjust the warmth of the air with
the temperature control dial.
This setting is suitable for all driving
conditions whenever the outside
temperature is above 32°F (0°C).
Turn the fan on.
Turn on the air conditioning.
Select and fresh air mode.
Adjust the temperature to your
preference.
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To clear the windows faster, you can
close the dashboard corner vents by
rotating the wheel below each vent.
This sends more warm air to the
windshield defroster vents. Once the
windshield is clear, select fresh air
mode to avoid fogging the windows.
For your safety, make sure you have
a clear view through all the windows
before driving.
Select . When you select
, the system automatically
switches to fresh air mode and
turns on the A/C. The A/C
indicator will not come on, if it was
previously off.
Select .
Set the fan and temperature
controls to maximum level.
Set the fan to the desired speed, or
high for faster defrosting.
Select . When you select
, the system automatically
switches to fresh air mode and
turns on the A/C. The A/C
indicator will not come on, if it was
previously off.
Adjust the temperature so the
airflow feels warm.
Select to help clear the
rear window.
To increase airflow to the
windshield, close the corner vents.
To remove fog from the inside of the
windows:
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Press the OFF button. However, a
lack of airflow can cause the
windowstofogup.Youshouldkeep
the fan on at all times so stale air and
moisture do not build up in the
interior and cause fogging.
To regulate the interior temperature
and humidity, the climate control
system has two sensors. A sunlight
sensor is located in the top of the
dashboard and a temperature/
humidity sensor is next to the
steering column. Do not cover the
sensors or, spill liquid or spray
chemical cleaners on the sensors.
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Humidity Sensors
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page to for A and B type
page to for C type
If your vehicle has a different audio
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SCAN
BUTTON
FM
BUTTON
AUTO SELECT BUTTON
PWR/VOL KNOB
PRESET BARS
SEEK BAR
AUTO SELECT BUTTON
TUNE/SOUND KNOB
SEEK BAR
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The ignition switch must be in the
ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position.
Turn the system on by pushing the
PWR/VOL knob. Adjust the volume
by turning the same knob.
The band and frequency that the
radio was last tuned to is displayed.
To change bands, press the AM/FM
button (AM or FM button). On the
FM band, ST will be displayed if the
stationisbroadcastinginstereo.
Stereo reproduction in AM is not
available.
If you do nothing, the system will
then scan for the next strong station
andplayitfor10seconds.Whenit
plays a station you want to listen to,
press the SCAN button again.
Each side of the bars
(1 6) can store one station on AM,
and two stations on FM.
Use the TUNE knob to
tune the radio to a desired frequency.
Turn the knob right to tune to a
higher frequency, or left to tune to a
lower frequency.
The seek function
searches up and down from the
current frequency to find a station
with a strong signal. To activate it,
press the or side of the
SEEK bar, then release it.
The scan function samples
all stations with strong signals on the
selected band. To activate it, press
the SCAN button, then release it.
You will see SCAN in the display.
The system will scan for a station
with a strong signal. When it finds
one, it will stop and play that station
for about 10 seconds. Repeat steps 1 through 3 to store a
total of six stations on AM and
twelve stations on FM.
Pick a preset number (1 6), and
hold it until you hear a beep.
Usethetune,seek,orscan
function to tune the radio to a
desired station.
Select the desired band, AM or
FM. FM1 and FM2 let you store
twelve stations.
You can use any of five methods to
find radio stations on the selected
band: TUNE, SEEK, SCAN, the
preset bars, and AUTO SELECT.
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cannot find a strong station for every
preset bar.
If you do not like the stations auto
select has stored, you can store
other frequencies on the preset bars
as previously described.
,pressthe
A. SEL (auto select) button. This
restores the presets you originally
set.
Press the SOUND (TUNE) knob
repeatedly to display the bass (BAS),
treble (TRE), fader (FAD), balance
(BAL), and speed-sensitive volume
compensation (SVC) settings.
Eachmodeisshowninthedisplayas
it changes. Turn the SOUND
(TUNE) knob to adjust the setting to
your liking. When the level reaches
the center, you will see ‘‘ ’’ in
the display. The system will
automatically return the display to
the selected audio mode about 5
seconds after you stop adjusting a
mode.
If you are
traveling far from home and can no
longer receive your preset stations,
you can use the auto select feature to
find stations in the local area.
Press the A. SEL button. ‘‘A.SEL’’
flashes in the display, and the system
goes into scan mode for several
seconds. It stores the frequencies of
six AM, and twelve FM stations in
the preset bars.
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modes adjust the strength of the
sound coming from each speaker.
BALANCE adjusts the side-to-side
strength, while FADER adjusts the
front-to-back strength.
You can use the instrument panel
brightness control buttons to adjust
the illumination of the audio system
(see page ). The audio system
illuminates when the parking lights
are on, even if the radio is off.
The SVC
mode controls the volume based on
vehicle speed. The faster you go, the
louder the audio volume becomes.
As you slow down, the audio volume
decreases.
The SVC has four modes; SVC OFF,
SVC LOW, SVC MID, and SVC
HIGH. The default setting is MID.
Turn the SOUND (TUNE) knob to
adjust the setting to your liking.
If you feel the sound is too loud,
choose low. If you feel the sound is
too quiet, choose high.
Use the TREBLE/
BASS modes to adjust the tone to
your liking.
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To load or play discs, the ignition
switch must be in the ACCESSORY
(I) or ON (II) position.
You operate the CD player with the
same controls used for the radio. To
select the CD player, press the CD
button. You will see ‘‘CD’’ in the
display. The number of the track
playing is shown in the display. The
system will continuously play a disc
until you change modes.
The specifications of the compatible
MP3 file are:
Sampling frequency: 32/44.1/48 kHz
(MPEG1), 24, 22.05, 16 kHz
(MPEG2)
Bit rate: 32/40/48/56/64/80/96/
112/128/160/192/224/256/320 kbps
(MPEG1), 8/16/24/32/40/48/56/
64/80/96/112/128/160 kbps
(MPEG2)
Compatible with variable bit rate and
multi-session.
Maximum layers
(including ROOT): 8 layers
Sampling frequency: 32/44.1/48 kHz
Bit rate: 48/64/80/96/128/160/192
kbps
Compatible with variable bit rate and
multi-session.
Maximum layers (including ROOT):
8 layers
The specifications of the compatible
WMA file are:
Insert the disc about halfway into the
disc slot. The drive will pull the disc
in the rest of the way and begin to
play it. When the system reaches the
end of the disc, it will return to the
beginning and play the disc again.
You can also play 3-inch (8-cm) discs
without using an adapter ring.
To play the radio when a disc is
playing, press the AM/FM button
(AM or FM button). Press the CD
button again to switch back to the
CD player.The disc player can also play CD-Rs
andCD-RWscompressedinCD-
TEXT,MP3,andWMAformats.
When playing a disc in MP3 or WMA,
you will see ‘‘MP3’’ or ‘‘WMA’’ in the
display. You can select up to 255
folders or tracks.
Video CDs and DVDs will not work
in this unit.
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Do not use discs with adhesive labels.
The label can curl up and cause the
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while a disc is playing to select
passages and change tracks (files in
MP3/WMA mode).
In MP3/WMA mode, use the
FOLDER (TUNE) knob to select
folders in the disc, and use the
SEEK/SKIP bar to change files.
Each time you press the DISP button
while playing a CD-TEXT, the
display mode changes from album
name, to artist name, to track name,
andthentonormaldisplay.When
playing a disc in MP3/WMA, the
display mode changes from folder
name,tofilename,toartisttag,to
album tag, to track tag, and then to
normal display.
If the title is too long, it will not show
all at once. Press and hold the DISP
button, and the rest of the title will
show in the display.
You will also see the album and track
name (CD-TEXT), or the folder and
file name (MP3/WMA) under these
conditions:
When you insert a disc, and the
system begins to play.
Each time a new track, file, or
folder plays, other than in normal
display mode.
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To
select a different folder, turn the
FOLDER (TUNE) knob clockwise to
move to the beginning of the next
folder. Turn the knob
counterclockwise to move to the
beginning of the current folder. Turn
it counterclockwise again to skip to
the beginning of the previous folder.
Each time you
press and release the side, the
player skips forward to the
beginning of the next track (files in
MP3/WMA mode). Press and
release the side to skip
backward to the beginning of the
current track. Press it again to skip
to the beginning of the previous
track.
To move rapidly within a track, press
and hold the or side of the
SEEK/SKIP bar.
To continuously replay
atrack(fileinMP3/WMAmode),
press and release the RPT button.
You will see RPT in the display.
Press and hold the RPT button to
turn it off.
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SEEK/SKIP REPEAT (TRACK/FILE
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This feature,
when activated, replays all the files
on the selected folder in the order
they are compressed in MP3/WMA.
To activate folder repeat mode, press
the RPT button repeatedly until you
see F-RPT in the display. The system
continuously replays the current
folder.PressandholdtheRPT
button to turn it off.
Each time you press and release the
RPT button, the mode changes from
file repeat to folder repeat, then to
normal playing.
This feature plays the track
within a disc in random order. In
MP3/WMA mode, this feature only
plays folders within a disc in random
order. Files in the folder are played
in recorded order. To activate
random play, press and release the
RDM button. In MP3/WMA mode,
press the RDM button twice to select
within a disc random play. You will
seeRDMinthedisplay.Pressand
release the RDM button again to
return to normal play.
This
feature, when activated, plays the
files in the current folder in random
order, rather than in the order they
are compressed in MP3/WMA. To
activate folder random play, press
the RDM button. You will see
F-RDM in the display. The system
will then select and play files
randomly. This continues until you
deactivate folder random play by
pressing and holding the RDM
button.
Each time you press and release the
RDM button, the mode changes
from folder random play, to within a
disc random play, then to normal
play.
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Press the eject button ( ) to
remove the CD. If you eject the CD,
but do not remove it from the slot,
the system will automatically reload
the CD after 10 seconds and put it in
pause mode. To begin playing, press
the CD button.
Press the AM/FM button (AM or
FM button) to switch to the radio
while a CD is playing. Press the CD
button to play the CD.
If you turn the system off while a
disc is playing, either with the PWR/
VOL knob or by turning off the
ignition switch, the disc will stay in
the drive. When you turn the system
back on, the disc will begin playing
where it left off.
For information on how to handle
and protect compact discs, see page
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The scan function samples
all the tracks/files on the disc in the
order they are recorded on the disc.
To activate the scan feature, press
the SCAN button. You will see SCAN
in the display. You will get a 10
second sampling of each track on the
disc. You will also see a track/file
name in the display. Press and hold
the SCAN button to get out of the
system and play the last track
sampled.
This feature, when
activated, samples the first file of
each folder for 10 seconds. To
activate the folder scan feature,
press the SCAN button until you see
F-SCAN in the display. The folder
name is also displayed. To hear the
rest of the folder, press the SCAN
button, within 10 seconds. If you do
not, the system advances to the next
folder, plays 10 seconds of it, and
continues throughout the rest of the
folderthesameway.Whenthe
system samples the first file of all
folders, F-SCAN is cancelled, and the
system plays normally.
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Thechartontherightexplainsthe
error messages you may see in the
display while playing a disc.
If you see an error message in the
display while playing a disc, press
the eject button. After ejecting the
disc, check it for damage or
deformation. If there is no damage,
insert the disc again.
If there is still a problem, the error
message will reappear. Press the
eject button, and pull out the disc.
Insert a different disc. If the new
disc plays, there is a problem with
the first disc. If the error message
cycle repeats and you cannot clear it,
take your vehicle to a dealer.
Press the EJECT button, and pull out the disc.
Check if it is inserted correctly in the disc
player.
Make sure the disc is not scratched or damaged.
Press the EJECT button, and pull out the disc.
Check the disc for damage or deformation.
If the disc cannot be pulled out, or the error
message does not disappear after the disc is
ejected, see your dealer.
Will disappear when the temperature returns to
normal.
FOCUS Error
Mechanical Error
High temperature
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You can quickly set the time to the
nearest hour. If the displayed time is
before the half hour, pressing the
CLOCK button until you hear a beep,
then pressing the R (preset 3) button
sets the clock back to the previous
hour. If the displayed time is after
the half hour, the clock sets forward
to the beginning of the next hour.
To set the time, press the CLOCK
(AM/FM or AM) button until you
hear a beep, then release the button.
The displayed time begins to blink.
ChangethehourbypressingtheH
(preset 1) button until the numbers
advance to the desired time. Change
theminutebypressingtheM
(preset 2) button until the numbers
advance to the desired time.
Press the CLOCK button again to
enter the set time.
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The scan function samples
all stations with strong signals on the
selected band. To activate it, press
the SCAN button, then release it.
You will see SCAN in the display.
The system will scan for a station
with a strong signal. When it finds
one, it will stop and play that station
for about 10 seconds.
If you do nothing, the system will
scan for the next strong station and
play it for 10 seconds. When it plays
a station that you want to listen to,
press the SCAN button again.
In addition to the standard audio
controls, the audio system in your
vehicle can be operated using the
voice control system. See the Navi
section in your Quick Start Guide for
an overview of this system, and the
navigation system manual for
complete details.
The ignition switch must be in the
ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position.
Turn the system on by pushing the
PWR/VOL knob. Adjust the volume
by turning the same knob.
Push the AUDIO button to show the
audio system screen. You can also
operate the audio system without
showing the audio system screen by
using the standard controls. The
status bar is shown at the bottom of
the screen each time you press a
button.
The band and frequency that the
radio was last tuned to is displayed.
To change bands, press the AM/FM
button, or touch the desired band
icon (FM1, FM2, or AM). On the FM
band, STEREO will be displayed if
the station is broadcasting in stereo.
Stereo reproduction on AM is not
available.
You can use any of five methods to
find radio stations on the selected
band: the
preset buttons, and .
Use the TUNE bar to tune
the radio to a desired frequency.
Press the bar to tune to a higher
frequency, and the bar to tune to
a lower frequency. When you press
andholdthe or bar,thesystem
beeps twice, and the frequency goes
up or down until you release the bar.
The SEEK function
searches up and down from the
current frequency to find a station
with a strong signal. To activate it,
press and hold or on the TUNE
bar until you hear a beep, then
release the bar.
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FM. FM1 and FM2 let you store
two frequencies with each preset
button.
Usethetune,seek,orscan
function to tune the radio to a
desired station.
Repeat steps 1 through 3 to store a
total of six stations on AM and
twelve stations on FM.
Each preset button can
store one frequency on AM and two
frequencies on FM.
If you are
traveling far from home and can no
longer receive your preset stations,
you can use the auto select feature to
find stations in the local area.
Press the AUTO SEL icon. ‘‘AUTO
SEL’’ flashes in the display, and the
system goes into scan mode for
several seconds. It stores the
frequencies of six AM, and twelve
FM stations in the preset buttons.
If you do not like the stations auto
select has stored, you can store
other frequencies on the preset
buttons. Use the TUNE, SEEK, or
SCAN functions to find stations, then
store them in the preset buttons as
described.
press the
AUTO SEL icon. This restores the
presets you originally set.
You will see a ‘‘0’’ displayed after
pressing a preset button if auto
select cannot find a strong station for
every preset button.
There are three modes of display:
level (the audio level appears as ten
vertical bar graphs), spectrum
analysis (the audio level appears as
ripples of water), and off (a plain
background is displayed). Each time
you touch the Background icon, the
mode changes.
Pick a preset button, and hold it
until you hear a beep.
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4.
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To adjust the sound, push the
AUDIO button, then enter the sound
grid by touching the SOUND icon on
the display.
You can use the instrument panel
brightness control buttons to adjust
the illumination of the audio system
(see page ). The audio system
illuminates when the parking lights
are on, even if the radio is off.
To adjust the treble
and bass, touch or on each side
of the treble or bass adjustment bar,
or move the joystick. The adjustment
bar shows you the current setting.
These modes adjust
the strength of the sound coming
from each speaker. Left/Right
balance adjusts the side-to-side
strength, while Front/Rear fader
adjusts the front-to-back strength.
To adjust the left/right balance,
touch the ‘‘L’’ or ‘‘R’’ icon, or move
the joystick. To adjust the front/rear
fader, touch the ‘‘FR’’ or ‘‘RR’’ icon,
or move the joystick.
The SVC
mode controls the volume based on
vehicle speed. The faster you go, the
louder the audio volume becomes.
As you slow down, the audio volume
decreases.
The default setting is Mid. If you feel
the sound is too loud, choose low. If
you feel the sound is too quiet,
choose Hi.
To see the audio display when you
are finished adjusting the sound,
wait 5 seconds.
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CD BUTTON
AUDIO BUTTON
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SKIP BUTTON
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ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position,
press the OPEN button, and insert a
disc about halfway into the disc slot.
The drive will pull the disc in the rest
of the way, and the disc will begin to
play. You operate the disc player
with the same controls used for the
radio. The number of the track
playing is shown in the display. The
system will continuously play a disc
until you change modes.
Push the button to play the next
track on the disc. Push the
button once to replay the track
in play; press it twice to replay the
previous track. To move rapidly
within a track, press and hold the
or the button.
Push the AUDIO button to show the
audio system screen. You can also
operate the audio system without
showing the audio system screen by
using the standard controls. The
status bar is shown at the bottom of
the screen each time you press a
button.
When you play CD-TEXT, you will
see the track name, artist name, and
album name on the screen. When
you play MP3/WMA discs, you will
see the track name and folder name
on the screen. If the disc was not
recorded with this information, it will
not be displayed.
The player can also play CD-TEXT,
MP3, and WMA formats.
Press the RPT button
to continuously replay a track. You
will see REPEAT in the display.
Press the RPT button again to turn it
off. In MP3/WMA mode, press and
hold the RPT button to activate
folder repeat. Folder repeat
continuously replays the folder.
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DISC SLOT
Avoid using discs with adhesive labels.
The label can curl up and cause the
disc to jam in the unit.
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from a track list. Touch TRACK
LIST on the screen, and the track list
screen is shown.
If you are playing a CD, the screen
shows the track number. If you are
playing a CD-TEXT disc, the track
name is also shown. If you are
playinganMP3orWMAdisc,the
folders will also be shown.
If there are no track names, the
track numbers are displayed. You
will see the current track highlighted.
Select the desired track. If you are
checking the track list and want to
go back to previous screen, touch
Return.
Press the RDM
button to play the tracks in random
order. You will see RANDOM in the
display. Press the RDM button again
to return to normal play. In MP3/
WMA mode, press and hold the
RDM button to activate folder
random. Folder random plays the
tracks in random order within the
current folder.
The SCAN function
samples all the tracks on the disc in
the order they are recorded. To
activate it, press and release the
SCAN button. You will see SCAN in
the display, and you will get a 10
second sampling of each track on the
disc. Press the SCAN button again to
get out of scan mode. In MP3/WMA
mode,pressandholdtheSCAN
button to activate folder scan. Folder
scan samples the first track of each
folder.
To Choose a TrackRANDOM
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To take the system out of disc mode,
press the AM/FM button or CD/XM
button (if the XM radio is connected).
You can also touch the FM1, FM2,
AM, or CARD icon on the screen. To
return to disc mode, press the CD/
XM button or touch the CD icon.
Press the OPEN button. The screen
folds back, and the disc player
appears. Press the eject button
( ) to remove the disc. If you
eject the disc, but do not remove it
from the slot, the system will
automatically reload it after 10
seconds and will remain there in a
pause mode.
To close the screen, press the
CLOSE button. The screen will not
close if you have a partially inserted
CD or PC card.
The disc player plays MP3/WMA
folders in recorded order. Maximum
playable folder layers are 8, total
playable folders are 99, and total
playable tracks are 999 per disc. If
your disc has a complex structure,
the disc player takes some time to
read the disc before playing it.
For information on how to handle
and protect discs, see page .141
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OPEN BUTTON
CD/XM BUTTON
AUDIO BUTTON
SCAN BUTTON
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ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position,
press the OPEN button, insert a PC
card all the way into the card slot,
then press the CLOSE button. The
PC card will begin to play. You
operate the PC card with the same
controls used for the radio. The
number of the track playing is shown
in the display. The system will
continuously play a card until you
change modes.
Push the AUDIO button to show the
audio system screen. You can also
operate the audio system without
showing the audio system screen by
using the standard controls. The
status bar is shown at the bottom of
the screen each time you press a
button.
You cannot close the display until
the PC card is inserted all the way
in or removed.
Never insert foreign objects into
the PC card slot.
ThePCcardplayercanplayMP3
and WMA formats.
When you insert a PC card into
the slot, make sure you put it in
straight. If you cannot insert it,
remove it, and insert again.
Do not keep PC cards in the
vehicle. Direct sunlight and high
heat will damage them.
To avoid damaging the card
reader, do not insert hard disc
drive cards into the PC card slot.
Thesystemmaynotbeableto
read some memory cards
depending on the type of memory
card or combination of PC card
adaptor and memory card.
Recommended memory cards are
CompactFlash and Flash ATA
memory cards.
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ARTIST MODE
ALBUM MODE
MODE INDICATOR
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PLAY MODE ICON
MODE INDICATOR
MODE INDICATOR
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There are three modes to choose
from: folder, artist, and album.
Touch the PLAY MODE icon, then
choose one.
Choose ‘‘Continue playing the
current song’’ or ‘‘Play a new track
list.’’ Continue playing the Current
Song plays the current song, then
goesintotheplaymodeyouchose.
Play a new track list plays the play
mode you chose.
Push the button to play the next
track. Push the button once to
replay the track in play; press it twice
to replay the previous track. To
move rapidly within a track, press
and hold the or the button.
Foldermodeplaystracksinthe
order they are recorded in. Artist
modeplaystracksinalphabetical
order by artist and song title. Album
mode plays albums in alphabetical
order. If the ID3 tag information is
not in your card, the play mode
might not work properly.
You can always go back to the
previous screen by pressing the
CANCEL button. Press the AUDIO
button to exit.
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Press the RPT button
to continuously replay a track. You
will see TRACK REPEAT in the
display. Press RPT button again to
turn it off.
Press and hold the RPT button until
you hear a beep. Folder, artist, or
album repeat will be activated
depending on which play mode you
chose. Folder repeat continuously
replays the folder. Artist repeat
continuously replays by that artist.
Album repeat continuously replays
the album. Press the RPT button
again to turn it off.
Press the RDM
button to play the tracks in random
order. You will see TRACK
RANDOM in the display. Press the
RDM button again to return to
normal play.
Press and hold the RDM button until
you hear a beep. Folder, artist, or
album random will be activated
depending on which play mode you
chose. Folder random plays the
tracks in random order within a
folder. Artist random plays the artist’s
tracks in random order. Album
random plays the tracks in random
order within an album. Press the
RDM button again to turn it off.
The SCAN function
samples all the tracks on the PC card
in the order they are recorded. To
activate it, press and release the
SCAN button. You will see TRACK
SCAN in the display, and you will get
a10secondsamplingofeachtrack
on the card. Press the SCAN button
again to get out of scan mode.
Press and hold the SCAN button
until you hear a beep. Folder, artist,
or album scan will be activated
depending on which play mode you
chose. You will get a 10 second
sampling of each track. Folder scan
samples the first track of each folder.
Artist scan samples the first track of
each artist. Album scan samples the
first track of each album. To hear
the rest of the folder, the artist, or
the album, press the SCAN button,
within 10 seconds. If you do not, the
system advances to the next folder,
artist,oralbum,playsfor10seconds
of it, and continues throughout the
rest of folders, artists, or albums the
same way. When the system reaches
the last folder, artist, or album, the
scan mode is cancelled, and the PC
card plays normally.
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You can also choose a track directly
from a track list. Touch TRACK
LIST on the screen, and the track list
screen will be shown. The display
changes depending on which play
mode you chose. You will see the
current track highlighted. Select the
desired track. If you want to go back
to the previous screen, press Return.
If you want to search for a particular
song, select Song Search on the
track list screen. You can search a
songfromTitlebyKeyword,Artist,
or Album.
If you choose Title by Keyword,
enter the title or any keyword, then
press List. The system will search to
find the song or songs.
Ifyoucannotfindcharacters,select
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Then select a song. If you choose Artist, select an artist,
then select a song.
If you choose Album, select an
album, then select a song.
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WMA cards in recorded order.
Maximum playable folder layers are
8, total playable folders are 99, and
total playable tracks are 999 per card.
If your card has a complex structure,
theplayertakessometimetoread
the card before playing it.
Press the OPEN button. The screen
folds back, and the player appears.
Press the eject button ( ), and
remove the card, then press the
CLOSE button.
You cannot close the display until
the PC card is inserted all the way in
or removed.
To take the system out of card mode,
press the AM/FM button or CD/XM
button (if a disc is loaded or the XM
radio is connected). You can also
touch the FM1, FM2, AM, or CD
icon on the screen. To return to card
mode, press the CD/XM button or
touch the CARD icon.
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Thechartontherightexplainsthe
error messages you may see in the
display while playing a disc.
If you see an error message in the
display while playing a disc, press
the eject button. After ejecting the
disc, check it for damage or
deformation. If there is no damage,
insert the disc again.
If there is still a problem, the error
message will reappear. Press the
eject button, and pull out the disc.
Insert a different disc. If the new
disc plays, there is a problem with
the first disc. If the error message
cycle repeats and you cannot clear it,
take your vehicle to a dealer.
FOCUS Error
Mechanical Error
High temperature
Press the EJECT button, and pull out the disc.
Check if it is inserted correctly in the disc
player.
Make sure the disc is not scratched or damaged.
Press the EJECT button, and pull out the disc.
Check the disc for damage or deformation.
If the disc cannot be pulled out, or the error
message does not disappear after the disc is
ejected, see your dealer.
Will disappear when the temperature returns to
normal.
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The radio can receive the complete
AM and FM bands.
Those bands cover these frequen-
cies:
AM band: 530 to 1,710 kHz
FM band: 87.7 to 107.9 MHz
How well the radio receives stations
is dependent on many factors, such
as the distance from the station’s
transmitter, nearby large objects,
and atmospheric conditions.
Driving very near the transmitter of
a station that is broadcasting on a
frequency close to the frequency of
the station you are listening to can
also affect your radio’s reception.
You may temporarily hear both
stations,orhearonlythestationyou
are close to.
A radio station’s signal gets weaker
as you get farther away from its
transmitter. If you are listening to an
AM station, you will notice the sound
volume becoming weaker, and the
stationdriftinginandout.Ifyouare
listening to an FM station, you will
see the stereo indicator flickering off
and on as the signal weakens.
Eventually, the stereo indicator will
go off and the sound will fade
completely as you get out of range of
the station’s signal.
Radio stations on the AM band are
assigned frequencies at least 10 kHz
apart (530, 540, 550). Stations on the
FM band are assigned frequencies at
least 0.2 MHz apart (87.9, 88.1, 88.3).
Stations must use these exact
frequencies. It is fairly common for
stations to round-off the frequency in
their advertising, so your radio could
display a frequency of 100.9 even
though the announcer may identify
the station as ‘‘FM101.’’
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Radio signals, especially on the FM
band, are deflected by large objects
such as buildings and hills. Your
radio then receives both the direct
signal from the station’s transmitter,
and the deflected signal. This causes
the sound to distort or flutter. This is
a main cause of poor radio reception
in city driving.
Radio reception can be affected by
atmospheric conditions such as
thunderstorms, high humidity, and
even sunspots. You may be able to
receive a distant radio station one
day and not receive it the next day
because of a change in conditions.
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.
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When a disc is not being played,
store it in its case to protect it from
dust and other contamination. To
prevent warpage, keep discs out of
direct sunlight and extreme heat.
To clean a disc, use a clean soft cloth.
Wipe across the disc from the center
to the outside edge.
A new disc may be rough on the
inner and outer edges. The small
plastic pieces causing this roughness
can flake off and fall on the
recording surface of the disc,
causing skipping or other problems.
Remove these pieces by rubbing the
inner and outer edges with the side
of a pencil or pen.
Handle a disc by its edges; never
touch either surface. Do not place
stabilizer rings or labels on the disc.
These, along with contamination
from finger prints, liquids, and felt-
tip pens, can cause the disc to not
play properly, or possibly jam in the
drive.
When recording a CD-R or
CD-RW, the recording must be
closedforittobeusedbythe
system.
When using CD-R or CD-RW discs,
use only high quality discs labeled
for audio use.
Never try to insert foreign objects in
the disc player.
Handle your discs properly to
prevent damage and skipping.
Play only standard round discs.
Odd-shaped discs may jam in the
driveorcauseotherproblems.
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Do not use discs with adhesive labels.
The label can curl up and cause the
disc to jam in the unit.
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If you lose the card, you must obtain
the code number from a dealer. To
do this, you will need the system’s
serial number.
Your vehicle’s audio system will
disable itself if it is disconnected
from electrical power for any reason.
To make it work again, you must
enter a specific five-digit code
(except for model with navigation
system)/four-digit code (model with
navigation system) in the preset
buttons. Because there are hundreds
of number combinations possible
from five or four-digits, making the
system work without knowing the
exact code is nearly impossible.
Youshouldhavereceivedacardthat
lists your audio system’s code and
serial numbers. It is best to store this
card in a safe place at home. In
addition, you should write the audio
system’s serial number in this owner’s
manual.
If you make a mistake entering the
code, do not start over; complete the
five-digit (except for model with
navigation system)/four-digit (model
with navigation system) sequence,
then enter the correct code. You
have 10 tries to enter the correct
code. If you are unsuccessful in 10
attempts, you must then leave the
system on for 1 hour before trying
again.
If your vehicle’s battery is
disconnected or goes dead, or the
radio fuse is removed, the audio
system will disable itself. Use the
preset buttons to enter the five-digit
code (except for model with
navigation system)/four-digit code
(model with navigation system). The
code is on the radio code card
included in your owner’s manual kit.
When it is entered correctly, the
radio will start playing.
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The MODE button changes the
mode. Pressing the button
repeatedly selects FM1, FM2, AM, a
disc (if a disc is loaded), or a PC card
(if a card is loaded).
If you are listening to the radio, use
the CH button to change stations.
Each time you press the top ( ) of
the button, the system goes to the
next preset station on the band you
are listening to. Press the bottom
( ) to go back to the previous
station.IfyoupressandholdtheCH
button ( ) or ( ) until you hear a
beep, the system goes into the seek
mode. It finds a station with a strong
signal.
If you are playing a disc, the system
skips to the beginning of the next
track each time you press the top
( ) of the CH button. Press the
bottom ( ) to return to the
beginning of the current track. Press
it again to return to the previous
track. You will see the disc and track
numbers in the display. If you press
andholdtheCHbutton( )or( )
until you hear a beep, you can select
a different folder.
Tousethevoicecontrolsystem,
refer to the navigation system
manual.
Three controls for the audio system
are mounted in the steering wheel
hub. These let you control basic
functions without removing your
hand from the wheel.
The VOL button adjusts the volume
up ( ) or down ( ). Press the top
or bottom of the button, hold it until
the desired volume is reached, then
release it.
The auxiliary input jack is under the
accessory power socket. The system
will accept auxiliary input from
standard audio accessories.
When the appropriate audio unit is
connected to the auxiliary input jack,
press the CD/XM or XM/AUX
button to select the unit.
On models with navigation system
Remote Audio Controls
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VOL BUTTON
MODE BUTTON
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With the system set, you can still
open the trunk with the master key
or the remote transmitter without
triggering the alarm. The alarm will
sound if the trunk lock is forced, or
the trunk is opened with the trunk
release handle.
The security system will not set if
the hood, trunk, or any door is not
fully closed. If the system will not set,
check the door and trunk open
indicators on the instrument panel
(see page ) to see if the doors and
trunk are fully closed. Since it is not
part of the monitor display, manually
check the hood.
To see if the system is set
after you exit the vehicle, press the
LOCK button on the remote
transmitter within 5 seconds. If the
system is set, the horn will beep
once.
The security system helps to protect
your vehicle and valuables from theft.
The horn sounds and a combination
of headlights (low beam), parking
lights, side marker lights, and
taillights flash if someone attempts
to break into your vehicle or remove
the radio. This alarm continues for 2
minutes, then it stops. To reset an
alarming system before the 2
minutes have elapsed, unlock the
driver’s door with the key or the
remote transmitter.
The security system automatically
sets 15 seconds after you lock the
doors, hood, and trunk. For the
system to activate, you must lock the
doors from the outside with the key,
driver’s lock tab, door lock switch, or
remote transmitter. The security
system indicator on the instrument
panel starts blinking immediately to
show you the system is setting itself.
Once the security system is set,
opening any door, the trunk, or the
hood without using the key or the
remote transmitter will cause it to
alarm. It also alarms if the radio is
removed from the dashboard or the
wiring is cut.
Do not attempt to alter this system
or add other devices to it.
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Push the CRUISE button on the
steering wheel. The CRUISE
MAIN indicator on the instrument
panel comes on.
Accelerate to the desired cruising
speedabove25mph(40km/h).
Cruise control may not hold the set
speed when you are going up and
down hills. If your speed increases
going down a hill, use the brakes to
slowdown.Thiswillcancelcruise
control. To resume the set speed,
press the RES/ACCEL button. The
indicator on the instrument panel will
come back on.
When climbing a steep hill, the
automatic transmission may
downshifttoholdthesetspeed.
Cruise control allows you to maintain
asetspeedabove25mph(40km/h)
without keeping your foot on the
accelerator pedal. It should be used
for cruising on straight, open
highways. It is not recommended for
city driving, winding roads, slippery
roads, heavy rain, or bad weather.
Press and release the SET/
DECELbuttononthesteering
wheel. The CRUISE CONTROL
indicator on the instrument panel
comes on to show the system is
now activated.
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CANCEL
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CRUISE BUTTON
RES/ACCEL
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SET/DECEL
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Improper use of the cruise
control can lead to a crash.
Use the cruise control only
when traveling on open
highways in good weather.
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You can cancel cruise control in any
of these ways:
Push the CANCEL button on the
steering wheel.
When you push the CANCEL 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) then press and release
the RES/ACCEL button. The
CRUISE CONTROL indicator comes
on. The vehicle will accelerate to the
same cruising speed as before.
Pressing the CRUISE button turns
the system off and erases the
previous cruising speed.
Push the CRUISE button on the
steering wheel.
Tap the brake pedal.
Canceling Cruise Control Resuming the Set Speed
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Before you begin driving your
vehicle, you should know what
gasoline to use and how to check the
levels of important fluids. You also
need to know how to properly store
luggage or packages. The
information in this section will help
you. If you plan to add any
accessories to your vehicle, please
read the information in this section
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Help assure your vehicle’s future
reliability and performance by paying
extra attention to how you drive
during the first 600 miles (1,000 km).
During this period:
Avoid full-throttle starts and rapid
acceleration.
You should also follow these
recommendations with an
overhauled or exchanged engine, or
when the brakes are replaced.
Your vehicle is designed to operate
on unleaded gasoline with a pump
octane number of 87 or higher. Use
of a lower octane gasoline can cause
a persistent, heavy metallic rapping
noise that can lead to engine damage.
Do not change the oil until the
scheduled maintenance time.
Avoidhardbrakingforthefirst
200 miles (300 km).
Use of gasoline with these additives
may adversely affect performance,
and cause the malfunction indicator
lamp on your instrument panel to
come on. If this happens, contact
your authorized dealer for service.
Some gasoline today is blended with
oxygenates such as ethanol or
MTBE. Your vehicle is designed to
operate on oxygenated gasoline
containing up to 10 % ethanol by
volume and up to 15 % MTBE by
volume. Do not use gasoline
containing methanol.
If you notice any undesirable
operating symptoms, try another
service station or switch to another
brand of gasoline.
For further important fuel-related
information, please refer to your
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We recommended using a quality
gasoline containing detergent
additives that help prevent fuel
system and engine deposits.
In addition, in order to maintain good
performance, fuel economy, and
emissions control, we strongly
recommend, in areas where it is
available, the use of gasoline that
does NOT contain manganese-based
fuel additives such as MMT.
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Park with the driver’s side closest
to the gas pump.
To open the fuel fill door, push
down the lever on the left of the
driver’s seat.
Removethefuelfillcapslowly.
You may hear a hissing sound as
pressure inside the tank escapes.
The fuel fill cap is attached to the
fuel filler with a tether. Insert the
attachment on the fuel fill cap into
the slit on the fuel fill door.
Stop filling the tank after the fuel
nozzle automatically clicks off. Do
not try to ‘‘top off’’ the tank. Leave
some room for the fuel to expand
with temperature changes.
even though the tank is not full,
there may be a problem with your
vehicle’s fuel vapor recovery
system. The system helps keep
fuel vapor from going into the
atmosphere. Try filling at another
pump. If this does not fix the
problem, consult your dealer.
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Gasoline is highly flammable
and explosive. You can be
burned or seriously injured
when handling fuel.
Stop the engine, and keep
heat, sparks, and flame away.
Handle fuel only outdoors.
Wipe up spills immediately.
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If the hood latch handle moves
stiffly, or if you can open the hood
without lifting the handle, the
mechanism should be cleaned and
lubricated.
Put your fingers under the front
edge of the hood near the center.
Slide your hand to the left until
you feel the hood latch handle.
Push this handle up to release it.
Lift up the hood.
Push the fuel fill door closed until
it latches.
Screw the fuel fill cap back on
until it clicks at least once. If you
do not properly tighten the cap,
the malfunction indicator lamp
maycomeon(seepage ).You
will also see a ‘‘CHECK FUEL
CAP’’ message on the information
display.
Holding the grip, pull the support
rod out of its clip. Insert the end
into the designated hole in the
hood.
Park the vehicle, and set the
parking brake. Pull the hood
release handle located under the
lower left corner of the dashboard.
The hood will pop up slightly.
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Remove the dipstick again, and
check the level. It should be
between the upper and lower
marks.
Wait a few minutes after turning the
engine off before you check the oil.
Remove the dipstick (orange loop).
To close the hood, lift it up slightly to
remove the support rod from the
hole. Put the support rod back into
its holding clip. Lower the hood to
about a foot (30 cm) above the
fender, then let it drop. Make sure it
is securely latched.
If it is near or below the lower mark,
see on page .
Wipe off the dipstick with a clean
cloth or paper towel.
Insert the dipstick all the way back
into its hole.
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Drive moderately. Rapid
acceleration, abrupt cornering,
and hard braking use more fuel.
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
on page for
information on adding the proper
coolant.
Refer to
on page for information
about checking other items on your
vehicle.
Always maintain your vehicle
according to the maintenance
messages displayed in the
information display. See
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The build-up of snow or mud on
your vehicle’s underside adds
weight and rolling resistance.
Frequent cleaning helps your fuel
mileage and reduces the chance of
corrosion.
Engine oil also affects fuel
economy. The fuel efficient, low-
viscosity 0W-20 oil recommended
for your Civic Hybrid is
formulated to help the engine use
less fuel. This oil is available at
your dealer.
an underinflated tire
causes more ‘‘rolling resistance,’’
which uses more fuel.
You may find that your Civic Hybrid’s
unique combination of an engine and
an electric motor has driving
characteristics that are somewhat
different from what you are used to.
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You may notice that using the A/C
causes a greater drop in fuel
economy than you are used to in
other vehicles. Although the amount
of extra fuel used by the A/C load on
the engine is no greater than other
vehicles, it is more noticeable
because of your Civic Hybrid’s
excellent fuel mileage. Using the
A/C in hot weather may result in
fuel economy that is lower than
expected.
The air conditioning puts an extra
load on the engine which makes it
usemorefuel.Usethefresh-air
ventilation when possible.
Try to maintain a constant speed.
Everytimeyouslowdownand
speed up, your vehicle uses extra
fuel. Use cruise control when
appropriate.
Wind resistance causes vehicles to
usemorefuelathigherspeeds.
Driving at moderate speeds on the
highway also reduces wind
resistance and conserves fuel.
The current fuel mileage display
allows you to monitor your fuel
mileage and adjust your driving
habits to save fuel.
Combine several short trips into
one.
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Your dealer has Honda accessories
that allow you to personalize your
vehicle. These accessories have
been designed and approved for your
vehicle, and are covered by warranty.
When properly installed, cellular
phones, alarms, two-way radios, and
low-powered audio systems should
not interfere with your vehicle’s
computer controlled systems, such
as your airbags and anti-lock brakes.
Before installing any accessory:
Make sure the accessory does not
obscure any lights, or interfere
with proper vehicle operation or
performance.
Modifying your vehicle, or installing
some non-Honda accessories, can
make it unsafe. Before you make any
modifications or add any accessories,
be sure to read the following
information.
Although non-Honda accessories
may fit on your vehicle, they may not
meet factory specifications, and
could adversely affect your vehicle’s
handling and stability.
Be sure electronic accessories do
not overload electrical circuits
(see page ) or interfere with
the proper operation of your
vehicle.
Do not install accessories on the
side pillars or across the rear
windows. In these areas,
accessories may interfere with
proper operation of the side
curtain airbags.
Before installing any electronic
accessory, have the installer
contact your dealer for assistance.
If possible, have your dealer
inspect the final installation.
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Improper accessories or
modifications can affect your
vehicle’s handling, stability, and
performance, and cause a
crash in which you can be hurt
or killed.
Follow all instructions in this
owner’s manual regarding
accessories and modifications.
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Some examples are:
Larger or smaller wheels and tires
can interfere with the operation of
your vehicle’s anti-lock brakes and
other systems.
Removing parts from your vehicle,
or replacing components with
non-Honda components could
seriously affect your vehicle’s
handling, stability, and reliability.
Raising your vehicle with a
non-Honda suspension kit can
affect the handling and stability.
Non-Honda wheels, because they
are a universal design, can cause
excessive stress on suspension
components.
If you plan to modify your vehicle,
consult your dealer.
Modifying your steering wheel or
any other part of your vehicle’s
safety features can make the
systems ineffective.Lowering your vehicle with a
non-Honda suspension kit that
significantly reduces ground
clearance can allow the
undercarriage to hit speed bumps
or other raised objects, which
could cause the airbags to deploy.
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Your vehicle has several convenient
storage areas:
Glove box
Door pockets
However, carrying too much cargo,
or improperly storing it, can affect
your vehicle’s handling, stability,
stopping distance, and tires, and
make it unsafe. Before carrying any
type of cargo, be sure to read the
following pages.
Trunk
Console compartment
Center pocket
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CONSOLE COMPARTMENT
CENTER POCKET
TRUNK
DOOR POCKETS
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Steps for Determining Correct Load
Limit:
Locate the statement, ‘‘the
combined weight of occupants and
cargo should never exceed 850
lbs’’ on your vehicle’s placard.
[The placard is on the driver’s
doorjamb.]
Determine the combined weight
of the driver and passengers that
will be riding in your vehicle.
Determine the combined weight
of luggage and cargo being loaded
on the vehicle. That weight may
not safely exceed the available
cargo and luggage load capacity
calculated in step 4.
In addition, the total weight of the
vehicle, all passengers,
accessories, and cargo must not
exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating (GVWR) or the Gross Axle
Weight Rating (GAWR). Both are
on a label on the driver’s doorjamb.
Subtract the combined weight of
the driver and passengers from
850 lbs.
The maximum load for your vehicle
is 850 lbs (385 kg) for U.S. models
and 395 kg for Canadian models.
This figure includes the total weight
of all occupants, cargo, and
accessories.
The resulting figure equals the
available amount of cargo and
luggage load capacity.
For example, if the maximum load
is 850 lbs and there will be five 150
lb passengers in your vehicle, the
amount of available cargo and
luggage load capacity is 100 lbs.
(850 750 (5 150) = 100 lbs.)
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Overloading or improper
loading can affect handling and
stability and cause a crash in
which you can be hurt or killed.
Follow all load limits and other
loading guidelines in this
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Store or secure all items that could
be thrown around and hurt
someone during a crash.
Distribute cargo evenly on the
floor of the trunk, placing the
heaviest items on the bottom and
as far forward as possible.
Do not put any items on the rear
shelf that could cover the IMA
battery air intake. They can block
your view, or be thrown around
the vehicle during a crash.
If you carry large items that
prevent you from closing the trunk,
exhaust can enter the passenger
area. To avoid the possibility of
,
follow the instructions on page .
The air intake for the IMA battery
and electronics is located on top of
the rear shelf. Do not block this air
intake; it may cause the IMA battery
and the power control unit to
overheat, causing the IMA system to
shut down. It will start working again
after it cools.
Be sure items placed on the floor
behind the front seats cannot roll
under the seats and interfere with
the pedals or seat operation.
Keep the glove box closed while
driving. If it is open, a passenger
could injure their knees during a
crash or sudden stop.
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intake or put any small foreign
objects in it. This may damage the
IMA battery and the power control
unit.
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.......................Starting the Engine . 165
.Automatic Transmission (CVT) . 166
...........................................Parking . 172
.............................Braking System . 173
...............Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) . 174
...........................Towing a Trailer . 175
This section gives you tips on
starting the engine under various
conditions, and how to operate the
automatic transmissions (CVT). It
also includes important information
on parking your vehicle and the
braking system.
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Make sure all windows, mirrors,
and outside lights are clean and
unobstructed. Remove frost, snow,
or ice.
Check that any items you may be
carrying are stored properly or
fastened down securely.
Check the seat adjustment (see
page ).
Check the adjustment of the
inside and outside mirrors (see
page ).
Check the steering wheel
adjustment (see page ).
Make sure the doors are securely
closed and locked.
Fasten your seat belt. Check that
your passengers have fastened
their seat belts (see page ).
Youshoulddothefollowingchecks
and adjustments before you drive
your vehicle.
When you start the engine, check
the gauges and indicators in the
instrument panel (see page ).
Check that the hood and trunk are
fully closed.
Visually check the tires. If a tire
looks low, use a gauge to check its
pressure (see page ).
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Apply the parking brake.
In cold weather, turn off all
electrical accessories to reduce
the drain on the battery.
If the engine does not start within
15 seconds, or starts but stalls
right away, repeat step 4 with the
accelerator pedal pressed halfway
down. If the engine starts, release
pressure on the accelerator pedal
so the engine does not race.
If the engine fails to start, press
the accelerator pedal all the way
down, and hold it there while
starting to clear flooding. If the
engine still does not start, return
to step 5.
In cold weather, conventional starter
is used instead of the IMA system
starter. This is normal.
Make sure the shift lever is in
Park. Press on the brake pedal.
Without touching the accelerator
pedal, turn the ignition key to the
START (III) position. Do not hold
the key in the START (III)
position for more than 15 seconds
at a time. If the engine does not
start right away, pause for at least
10 seconds before trying again.
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Starting in Cold Weather
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The engine is harder to start in cold
weather. Also, the thinner air found at
altitudes above 8,000 feet (2,400
meters) adds to this problem.
The immobilizer system protects your
vehicle from theft. If an improperly-
coded key (or other device) is used, the
engine’s fuel system is disabled. For
more information, see page .
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Transmission’s unique design
provides a smooth, constant flow of
power. It is electronically controlled
for more precise operation and
better fuel economy.
These indicators on the instrument
panel show which position the shift
lever is in.
The ‘‘D’’ indicator comes on for a
few seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position. If it flashes while driving (in
any shift position), it indicates a
possible problem in the transmission.
If the malfunction indicator lamp
comes on along with the ‘‘D’’
indicator, there is a problem with the
automatic transmission control
system. Avoid rapid acceleration, and
have the transmission checked by
your dealer as soon as possible.
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Transmission (CVT)
Shift Lever Position Indicators
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To shift from Park to any position,
press firmly on the brake pedal and
pressthereleasebuttononthefront
of the shift lever, then pull the lever.
YoucannotshiftoutofParkwhen
the ignition switch is in the LOCK
(0) or the ACCESSORY (I) position.
This position mechani-
cally locks the transmission. Use
Park whenever you are turning off or
starting the engine. To shift out of
Park, you must press on the brake
pedal and have your foot off the
accelerator pedal. Press the release
buttononthefrontoftheshiftlever
to move it.
If you have done all of the above and
still cannot move the lever out of
Park, see on
page .
You must also press the release
button to shift into Park. To avoid
transmission damage, come to a
complete stop before shifting into
Park. The shift lever must be in Park
before you can remove the key from
the ignition switch.
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To shift from:
PtoR
RtoP
NtoR
StoL
LtoS
StoD
DtoN
DtoS
NtoD
RtoN
Do this:
Press the brake pedal and
press the release button.
Press the release button.
Move the lever.
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Shift Lock Release
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SHIFT LEVER
RELEASE BUTTON
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maximum speed in any shift position,
you may feel the engine cut in and
out. This is caused by a limiter (112
mph, 180 km/h) in the engine’s
computer controls. The engine will
run normally when you reduce the
speed to below the maximum.
Press the brake
pedal and press the release button
on the front of the shift lever to shift
from Park to reverse. To shift from
reverse to neutral, come to a
completestop,andthenshift.Press
the release button before shifting
into reverse from neutral.
Use this position for
your normal driving. The
transmission automatically adjusts to
keep the engine at the best speed for
driving conditions. To help the
engine warm up faster, the
transmission will select ratios that
allow the engine to run at higher
speedswhenitiscold.
Use neutral if you
need to restart a stalled engine, or if
it is necessary to stop briefly with
the engine idling. Shift to the Park
position if you need to leave your
vehicle for any reason. Press on the
brake pedal when you are moving
the shift lever from neutral to
another gear.
Selecting Second
shifts the transmission into a lower
range of ratios for better
acceleration and increased engine
braking. Use Second when you are
going down a steep hill, or in stop-
and-go driving.
To shift to Low, press
the release button on the front of the
shift lever. Use Low to get more
power when climbing, and for
maximum engine braking when
going down steep hills.
ForfasteraccelerationwheninD,S
or L, the transmission will
automatically ‘‘kick down’’ to a lower
range of ratios by pushing the
accelerator pedal to the floor.
Engine Speed LimiterReverse (R)
Drive (D)
Neutral (N)
Second (S)
Low (L)
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Remove the key from the ignition
switch.
Set the parking brake.
Remove the key from the shift
lock release slot, then install the
cover. Make sure the notch on the
cover is on the shift lever side.
Return the key to the ignition
switch, press the brake pedal, and
restart the engine.
If you need to use the shift lock
release, it means your vehicle is
developing a problem. Have it
checked by your dealer.
Putaclothonthenotchofthe
shift lock release slot cover. Using
a small flat-tipped screwdriver or a
metal fingernail file, carefully pry
on the notch of the cover to
remove it.
Do this if pushing on the brake pedal
and pressing the release button does
not shift the transmission out of
Park:
Insert a key into the shift lock
release slot.
Push down on the key while you
pressthereleasebuttononthe
shift lever and move the shift lever
out of Park to neutral.
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To maximize fuel economy, your
Civic Hybrid has an Auto Idle Stop
function. Under certain conditions,
the engine will shut off when you
come to a stop. Those conditions are:
The engine coolant is nearly up to
normal operating temperature.
The shift lever is in D or N.
You are not pressing on the
accelerator pedal.
The IMA battery is charged
enough to operate the system.
You are pressing on the brake
pedal.
Fan speed lower fan speeds, in
either AUTO or manual modes.
The front window defroster is off.
Outside temperature is between
10 100 degrees F.
The Auto Idle Stop function activates
if you speed up to over 8 mph
(12 km/h) and brake to a stop. And
it can activate twice even if you
speedupto8mph(12km/h)or
below and brake to a stop.
The engine will start again when you
release the brake pedal. It will also
restart, even if you are still pressing
the brake pedal, under these
conditions:
You move the shift lever from D
or N to R or L.
You press the accelerator pedal.
You are on an incline, and the
vehicle begins rolling.
The Auto Idle Stop function may
activate when you slow down.
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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.
Always turn the ignition switch to
the LOCK (0) position and remove
the key if you are getting out of the
vehicle.The indicator blinks as a reminder
that the engine has stopped because
of the Auto Idle Stop function. You
cannot restart the engine with the
ignition switch when this indicator is
blinking.
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Make sure the windows are closed.
Turn off the lights.
Place any packages, valuables, etc.,
in the trunk or take them with you.
If the vehicle is facing downhill,
turn the front wheels toward the
curb.
Make sure the parking brake is
fully released before driving away.
Driving with the parking brake
partially set can overheat or
damage the rear brakes.
Always use the parking brake when
you park your vehicle. Make sure
the parking brake is set firmly or
your vehicle may roll if it is on an
incline.
Lock the doors.
Check the indicator on the
instrument panel to verify that the
security system is set.
Never park over dry leaves, tall
grass, or other flammable
materials. The hot three way
catalytic converter could cause
these materials to catch on fire.
If the vehicle is facing uphill, turn
the front wheels away from the
curb.
Set the parking brake before you put
the transmission in Park. This keeps
the vehicle from moving and putting
pressure on the parking mechanism
in the transmission.
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Never install a sunshade between the
upper and lower meters on the
instrument panel. If you do, you could
cause heat damage to the upper meter
on a very hot day.
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Your vehicle is equipped with front
disc brakes. The brakes on the rear
wheels are drum. A power assist
helps reduce the effort needed on
thebrakepedal.TheABShelpsyou
retain steering control when braking
very hard.
Resting your foot on the brake pedal
applies the brakes slightly. This
builds up heat, and reduces brake
effectiveness and brake pad life. In
addition, fuel economy can be
reduced. It also keeps your brake
lights on all the time, confusing
drivers behind you.
Check the brakes after driving
through deep water. Apply the
brakes moderately to see if they feel
normal. If not, apply them gently and
frequently until they do. Be extra
cautious in your driving.
Your vehicle is equipped with an
advanced hydraulic booster.
The advanced hydraulic booster has
some features.
This feature enables you to press the
brakepedalwithlessforcebythe
help of hydraulic pressure in the oil
pressure pump.
This feature controls the braking
pressure appropriately, coordinating
with the regenerating brake of the
IMA motor.
When you release the brake pedal
while the Auto Idle Stop function
activates, this feature keeps the
braking pressure until the engine
starts, and prevents the vehicle from
dropping back.
This feature helps you apply the
brakes with less force during an
emergency braking situation.
Constant application of the brakes
when going down a long hill builds
up heat and reduces their effective-
ness. Use the engine to assist the
brakes by taking your foot off the
accelerator and downshifting to a
lower gear.
Power-Assist
Cooperative Control with Regenerative
Brake
Creep Aid System
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(EBD) system, which is part of the
ABS, also balances the front-to-rear
braking distribution according to
vehicle loading.
The hydraulic system that operates
the brakes has two separate circuits.
Each circuit works diagonally across
the vehicle (the left-front brake is
connected with the right-rear brake,
etc.). If one circuit should develop a
problem, you will still have braking
at two wheels.
If the brake pads need replacing, you
will hear a distinctive, metallic
screeching sound when you apply
the brake pedal. If you do not have
the brake pads replaced, they will
screech all the time. It is normal for
the brakes to occasionally squeal or
squeak when you apply them.
The anti-lock brake system (ABS)
helpspreventthewheelsfrom
locking up, and helps you retain
steering control by pumping the
brakes rapidly, much faster than a
person can do it.
Let the ABS work for you by always
keeping firm, steady pressure on the
brake pedal. This is sometimes
referred to as ‘‘stomp and steer.’’
You will feel a pulsation in the brake
pedal when the ABS activates, and
you may hear some noise. This is
normal: it is the ABS rapidly
pumpingthebrakes.Ondry
pavement, you will need to press on
thebrakepedalveryhardbeforethe
ABS activates. However, you may
feel the ABS activate immediately if
you are trying to stop on snow or ice.
If this indicator comes on, the anti-
lock function of the braking system
has shut down. The brakes still work
like a conventional system, but
without anti-lock. You should have
your dealer inspect your vehicle as
soon as possible.
If the ABS indicator comes on while
driving, test the brakes as shown on
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You should never pump the brake pedal.
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trailer; attempting to do so can void
your warranties.
If the ABS indicator and the brake
system indicator come on together,
and the parking brake is fully
released, the EBD system may also
be shut down.
It only helps with steering
control during braking.
such as trying to take a
corner too fast or making a sudden
lane change. Always drive at a safe
speed for the road and weather
conditions.
Always steer moderately
when you are braking hard. Severe
or sharp steering wheel movement
can still cause your vehicle to veer
into oncoming traffic or off the road.
on loose or
uneven surfaces, such as gravel or
snow, than a vehicle without anti-
lock.
Test your brakes as instructed on
page . If the brakes feel normal,
drive slowly and have your vehicle
repaired by your dealer as soon as
possible. Avoid sudden hard braking
which could cause the rear wheels to
lock up and possibly lead to a loss of
control.
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ABS does not reduce the time or
distance it takes to stop the
vehicle.
ABS will not prevent a skid that
results from changing direction
abruptly,
ABS cannot prevent a loss of
stability.
A vehicle with ABS may require a
longer distance to stop
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If you have the skills and tools to
perform more complex maintenance
tasks on your vehicle, you may want
to purchase the service manual. See
page for information on how to
obtain a copy, or see your dealer.
This section also includes
instructions on how to read the
maintenance minder messages on
the information display, a
maintenance record, and instructions
for simple maintenance tasks you
may want to take care of yourself.
This section explains why it is
important to keep your vehicle well
maintained and how to follow basic
maintenance safety precautions.
......................Maintenance Safety . 178
....................Maintenance Minder . 179
....................Maintenance Record . 186
..............................Fluid Locations . 188
........................Adding Engine Oil . 189
.........Changing the Oil and Filter . 190
..............................Engine Coolant . 192
....................Windshield Washers . 194
........................Transmission Fluid .195
Continuously Variable
............Transmission (CVT) . 195
....................................Brake Fluid . 196
.............................................Lights . 197
................................Roof Antenna . 202
................Cleaning the Seat Belts . 203
.....................................Floor Mats . 203
..................DustandPollenFilter .204
.................................Wiper Blades . 205
...........................................Wheels . 207
...............................................Tires . 207
......Checking the 12 Volt Battery . 212
.............................Vehicle Storage . 213
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To eliminate potential hazards, read
the instructions before you begin,
and make sure you have the tools
and skills required.
To clean parts, use a commercially
available degreaser or parts
cleaner, not gasoline.
To reduce the possibility of fire or
explosion, keep cigarettes, sparks,
and flames away from the battery
and all fuel-related parts.
Make sure your vehicle is parked
on level ground, the parking brake
is set, and the engine is off.
Some of the most important safety
precautions are given here. However,
we cannot warn you of every
conceivable hazard that can arise in
performing maintenance. Only you
can decide whether or not you
should perform a given task.
Do
not run the engine unless
instructed to do so.
Let the
engine and exhaust system cool
down before touching any parts.
Wear eye protection and
protective clothing when working
with the battery or compressed air.
All service items not detailed in this
section should be performed by a
certified technician or qualified
mechanic.
Be sure there is
adequate ventilation whenever you
operate the engine.
Maintenance Safety
Important Safety Precautions
Injury from moving parts.
Burns from hot parts.
Potential Vehicle Hazards
Carbon Monoxide poison f rom
engine exhaust.
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Failure to properly follow
maintenance instructions and
precautions can cause you to
be seriously hurt or killed.
Always follow the procedures
and precautions in this owner’s
manual.
Improperly maintaining this
vehicle or failing to correct a
problem before driving can
cause a crash in which you can
be seriously hurt or killed.
Always follow the inspection,
maintenance recommendations,
and schedules in this owner’s
manual.
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Oil Life (%)
100 % 91 %
90 % 81 %
80 % 71 %
70 % 61 %
60 % 51 %
50 % 41 %
40 % 31 %
30 % 21 %
20 % 16 %
15 % 11 %
10 % 6 %
5% 1%
0%
Displayed
Engine Oil Life (%)
100 %
90 %
80 %
70 %
60 %
50 %
40 %
30 %
20 %
15 %
10 %
5%
0%
Based on the engine operating
conditions and accumulated engine
revolutions, the onboard computer in
your vehicle calculates the remaining
engine oil life and displays it as a
percentage.
The remaining engine oil life is
shownonthedisplayaccordingto
this table:
To see the current engine oil life,
turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position, and press the SEL/
RESET button repeatedly until the
engine oil life display appears (see
page ).
Your vehicle displays engine oil life
and maintenance service items on
the information display to show you
when you should have your dealer
perform engine oil replacement and
indicated maintenance service.
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The maintenance item code or codes
indicate the main and sub items
required at the time of the oil change
(see page ).
If the remaining engine oil life is 15
to 6 percent, you will see the engine
oil life indicator every time you turn
the ignition switch to the ON (II)
position. The maintenance minder
indicator will also come on, and the
maintenance item code(s) for other
scheduled maintenance items
needing service will be displayed
next to the engine oil life indicator.
When the remaining engine oil life is
5 to 1 percent, you will see a
‘‘SERVICE OIL LIFE’’ message
along with the same maintenance
item code(s), every time you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position.
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MAINTENANCE
MINDER INDICATOR
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If you still do not perform the
indicated maintenance, you will see
negative mileage. It is displayed
when you drive more than 10 miles
(for U.S. models) or 10 km (for
Canadian models) after seeing the 0
percent message. Afterward, it
shows your driving distance if you
continue to drive. Immediately have
the indicated maintenance done by
your dealer.
When the remaining engine oil life is
0 percent, the engine oil life indicator
will blink. The display comes on
everytimeyouturntheignition
switch to the ON (II) position. When
you see this message, have the
indicated maintenance performed by
your dealer as soon as possible.
You can change the information
display from the engine oil life
display to the odometer, the trip
meter, or the outside temperature
every time you press and release the
SEL/RESET button.
When the engine oil life is 0 percent
or negative mileage, the
maintenance minder indicator
remainsonevenifyouchangethe
information display.
Immediately have the service done,
and make sure to reset the display as
described on the next page.
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Your dealer will reset the display
after completing the required
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.
Press the SEL/RESET button
repeatedly until the engine oil life
is displayed.
All maintenance items displayed in
the information display are in code.
For an explanation of these
maintenance codes, see page .
Press the SEL/RESET button for
about 10 seconds. The engine oil
life and the maintenance item
code(s) will blink.
If maintenance service is done by
someone other than your dealer,
reset the maintenance minder as
follows:
Turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position.
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Resetting the Engine Oil Life
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If you have the required service
done but do not reset the display, or
reset the display without doing the
service, the system will not show the
proper maintenance intervals. This
canleadtoseriousmechanical
problems because you will no longer
have an accurate record of when
maintenance is needed.
Your authorized Honda dealer
knows your vehicle best and can
provide competent, efficient service.
However, service at a dealer is not
mandatory to keep your warranties
in effect. Maintenance may be done
by any qualified service facility or
person who is skilled in this type of
automotive service. Make sure to
have the service facility or person
reset the display as previously
described. Keep all receipts as proof
of completion, and have the person
who does the work fill out the
maintenance record. Check your
warranty booklet for more
information.
We recommend using Honda parts
and fluids whenever you have
maintenance done. These are
manufactured to the same high
quality standards as the original
components, so you can be confident
of their performance and durability.
Press the SEL/RESET button for
more than 5 seconds. The
maintenance item code(s) will
disappear, and the engine oil life
will reset to ‘‘100.’’
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Youshouldcheckthefollowing
items at the specified intervals. If
you are unsure of how to perform
any check, turn to the appropriate
page listed.
Engine oil level Check every
time you fill the fuel tank. See
page .
Engine coolant level Check the
radiator reserve tank every time
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Automatic transmission Check
the fluid level monthly. See page
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Brakes Check the fluid level
monthly. See page .
Tires Check the tire pressure
monthly. Examine the tread for
wear and foreign objects. See page
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Lights Check the operation of
the headlights, parking lights,
taillights, high-mount brake light,
turn signals, brake lights, and
license plate light monthly. See
page .
According to state and federal
regulations, failure to perform
maintenance on the items marked
with will not void your emissions
warranties. However, all
maintenance services should be
performed in accordance with the
intervals indicated by the
information display.
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Maintenance, replacement, or
repair of emissions control
devices and systems may be done
by any automotive repair
establishment or individual using
parts that are ‘‘certified’’ to EPA
standards.
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Maintenance Sub Items
Rotate tires
Replace air cleaner element
If you drive in dusty conditions, replace
every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
Replace dust and pollen filter
If you drive primarily in urban areas that have high
concentrations of soot in the air from industry and
from diesel-powered vehicles, replace every 15,000
miles (24,000 km).
Inspect drive belt
Replace transmission fluid
Replace spark plugs
Inspect valve clearance
Replace engine coolant
Maintenance Main Items
Replace engine oil
Replace engine oil and oil filter
Inspect front and rear brakes
Check parking brake adjustment
Inspect these items:
Tie rod ends, steering gear box, and boots
Suspension components
Driveshaft boots
Brake hoses and lines (including ABS)
All fluid levels and condition of fluids
Exhaust system
Fuel lines and connections
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If the message ‘‘SERVICE OIL’’ does not appear more than 12 months after
the display is reset, change the engine oil every year.
Independent of the maintenance minder display, replace the brake fluid
every 3 years.
Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2, or 3 only if they are noisy.
See information on maintenance and emissions warranty on page .
Inspect idle speed every 160,000 miles (256,000 km).
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You or the servicing dealer can record all completed maintenance here. When maintenance is performed, record the mileage, circle the coded item(s)
completed, and write in any other non-coded items (such as brake fluid replacement) below the codes. Keep the receipts for all work done on your
vehicle. Maintenance can also be recorded in your Honda service history booklet.
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RADIATOR CAP
ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK
(Orange loop)
ENGINE OIL
FILL CAP
WASHER FLUID
(Blue cap)
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION (CVT)
FLUID DIPSTICK
(Yellow loop)
ENGINE COOLANT
RESERVOIR
BRAKE FLUID
(Black cap)
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The oil viscosity or weight is
provided on the container’s label.
Oil is a major contributor to your
engine’s performance and longevity.
Always use a premium-grade 0W-20
detergent oil displaying the API
Certification Seal. This seal indicates
the oil is energy conserving, and that
it meets the American Petroleum
Institute’s latest requirements.
Honda Motor Oil is the preferred
0W-20 lubricant for your vehicle. It is
highly recommended that you use
Honda Motor Oil in your vehicle for
optimum engine protection. Make
sure the API Certification Seal says
‘‘For Gasoline Engines’’.
A very low-viscosity, fuel-efficient
0W-20 oil is the preferred engine
lubricant for your Civic Hybrid. This
special oil is formulated to help your
engine use less fuel. It is available at
your dealer. A 5W-20 oil may be used
if 0W-20 is not available.
Unscrew and remove the engine oil
fill cap on the valve cover. Pour in
the oil slowly and carefully so you do
not spill any. Clean up any spills
immediately. Spilled oil could
damage components in the engine
compartment. Reinstall the engine
oil fill cap, and tighten it securely.
Wait a few minutes, and recheck the
oil level on the engine oil dipstick.
Do not fill above the upper mark; you
could damage the engine.
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API CERTIFICATION SEAL
ENGINE OIL
FILL CAP
Ambient Temperature
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You may use a synthetic motor oil if
it meets the same requirements
given for a conventional motor oil: it
displays the API certification seal,
and it is the proper weight. You must
follow the oil and filter change
intervals shown on the information
display.
Always change the oil and filter
according to the maintenance
messages shown on the information
display. The oil and filter collect
contaminants that can damage your
engine if they are not removed
regularly.
Run the engine until it reaches
normal operating temperature,
then shut it off.
Open the hood, and remove the
engine oil fill cap.
Removethenineholdingclips
with a flat-tipped screwdriver and
two bolts, then pull the under-
cover down.
Your vehicle does not require any oil
additives. Additives may adversely
affect the engine or transmission
performance and durability.
Changing the oil and filter requires
special tools and access from
underneath the vehicle. The vehicle
should be raised on a service station-
type hydraulic lift for this service.
Unless you have the knowledge and
proper equipment, you should have
this maintenance done by a skilled
mechanic.
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Refill the engine with the
recommended oil.
Engine oil change capacity
(including filter):
Let the engine run for several
minutes, then check the drain bolt
and oil filter for leaks.
Put a new washer on the drain bolt,
then reinstall the drain bolt.
Tighten the drain bolt to:
Install a new oil filter according to
the instructions that come with it.
Reinstall the engine oil fill cap.
Start the engine. The oil pressure
indicator should go out within 5
seconds. If it does not, turn off the
engine, and check your work.
Remove the oil drain bolt and
washer from the bottom of the
engine. Drain the oil into an
appropriate container.
Remove the oil filter, and let the
remaining oil drain. A special
wrench (available from your
dealer) is required.
Make sure the oil filter gasket is
not stuck to the engine block. If it
is, remove it before installing a
new oil filter.
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DRAIN BOLT
WASHER
OIL FILTER
3.4 US qt (3.2 )
29 lbf·ft (39 N·m , 4.0 kgf·m)
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Turn off the engine, let it sit for
several minutes, then check the oil
level on the dipstick. If necessary,
add more oil.
Put the under-cover back in place
and reinstall the nine holding clips.
Locktheclipssecurelybypushing
on the center of each clip.
If the coolant level in the reserve
tank is at or below the MIN line, add
coolant to bring it up to between the
MIN and MAX lines. Inspect the
cooling system for leaks.
Always use Honda Long-Life
Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2. This
coolant is pre-mixed with 50 %
antifreeze and 50 % water. Never add
straight antifreeze or plain water.
If Honda antifreeze/coolant is not
available, you may use another
major-brand non-silicate coolant as a
temporaryreplacement.Makesureit
is a high-quality coolant
recommended for aluminum engines.
Continued use of any non-Honda
coolant can result in corrosion,
causingthecoolingsystemto
malfunction or fail. Have the cooling
system flushed and refilled with
Honda antifreeze/coolant as soon as
possible.
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RESERVE TANK
Improper disposal of engine oil can be
harmful to the environment. If you
change your own oil, please dispose of
the used oil properly. Put it in a sealed
container and take it to a recycling
center. Do not discard it in a trash bin
or dump it on the ground.
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If the reserve tank is completely
empty, you should also check the
coolant level in the radiator.
The coolant level should be up to
the base of the filler neck. Add
coolant if it is low.
Do not add any rust inhibitors or
other additives to your vehicle’s
cooling system. They may not be
compatible with the coolant or
engine components.
Pour coolant into the reserve tank.
Fill it to halfway between the MAX
and MIN marks. Put the cap back
on the reserve tank.
Pourthecoolantslowlyand
carefully so you do not spill any.
Clean up any spill immediately; it
could damage components in the
engine compartment.
Make sure the engine and radiator
are cool.
Relieve any pressure in the cooling
system by turning the radiator cap
counterclockwise, without
pressing down.
Remove the radiator cap by
pushing down and turning
counterclockwise.
Put the radiator cap back on, and
tighten it fully.
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RADIATOR CAP
Removing the radiator cap
while the engine is hot can
cause the coolant to spray out,
seriously scalding you.
Always let the engine and
radiator cool down before
removing the radiator cap.
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Check the fluid level in the
windshield washer reservoir at least
monthly during normal use.
The low washer
level indicator comes on when the
level is low (see page ).
Check the fluid level by removing
the cap and looking at the level
gauge.
Fill the reservoir with a good-quality
windshield washer fluid. This
increases the cleaning capability and
prevents freezing in cold weather.
When you refill the reservoir, clean
the edges of the windshield wiper
blades with windshield washer fluid
on a clean cloth. This will help to
condition them.
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Do not use engine antifreeze or a
vinegar/water solution in the
windshield washer reservoir. Antifreeze
can damage your vehicle’s paint, while
a vinegar/water solution can damage
the windshield washer pump. Use only
commercially-available windshield
washer fluid.
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Check the fluid level with the engine
at normal operating temperature.
Remove the dipstick (yellow loop)
from the transmission, and wipe it
with a clean cloth.
Insert the dipstick all the way into
the transmission securely as
shown in the illustration.
Remove the dipstick and check
the fluid level. It should be
between the upper and lower
marks within the HOT range.
If the level is below the lower
mark, add fluid into the dipstick
hole to bring it to the level
between the upper and lower
marks.
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 CVT Fluid
(Continuously Variable
Transmission fluid).
Park the vehicle on level ground.
Start the engine and let it run until
the radiator fan comes on, then
shut off the engine. For accurate
results, wait about 60 seconds
before going to step 2, but don’t
wait longer than 90 seconds.
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Transmission (CVT)
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DIPSTICK
UPPER
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LOWER
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Insert the dipstick all the way back
into the transmission securely.
The transmission should be drained
and refilled with new fluid when this
service is indicated by a maintenance
message on the information display.
If you are not sure how to add fluid,
contact your dealer.
Check the brake fluid level in the
reservoirs monthly.
To thoroughly flush the
transmission, the technician
should drain and refill it with
Honda CVT fluid, then drive the
vehicle for a short distance. Do
this three times. Then drain and
refill the transmission a final time.
Replace the brake fluid every 3 years,
independent of mileage.
Always use Honda Heavy Duty
Brake Fluid DOT 3. If it is not
available, you should use only DOT 3
or DOT 4 fluid, from a sealed
container, as a temporary
replacement.
Using any non-Honda brake fluid can
cause corrosion and decrease the life
of the system. Have the brake
system flushed and refilled with
Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid
DOT 3 as soon as possible.
Brake fluid marked DOT 5 is not
compatible with your vehicle’s
braking system and can cause
extensive damage.
The fluid level should be between
theMINandMAXmarksontheside
of the reservoir. If the level is at or
below the MIN mark, your brake
system needs attention. Have the
brake system inspected for leaks or
worn brake pads/shoes.
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Theheadlightswereproperlyaimed
when your vehicle was new. If you
regularly carry heavy items in the
trunk, readjustment may be required.
Adjustment should be done by your
dealer or other qualified mechanic.
Your vehicle has halogen headlight
bulbs. When replacing a bulb, handle
it by its base, and protect the glass
from contact with your skin or hard
objects. If you touch the glass, clean
it with denatured alcohol and a clean
cloth.
To change a bulb on the left side,
remove the coolant tube from the
two clips.
Openthehood. Removethereservetankfromits
holder by pulling it straight up.
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CLIP
CLIP
HOLDER
Halogen headlight bulbs get very hot
when lit. Oil, perspiration, or a scratch
on the glass can cause the bulb to
overheat and shatter.
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Ifyoureplacedaheadlightbulbon
the driver’s side, reinstall the
engine coolant reserve tank.
Remove the electrical connector
from the socket by pushing on the
tab and pulling the connector
down.
To change the bulb on the driver’s
side, start the engine, turn the
steering wheel all the way to the
right, then turn off the engine. To
change the bulb on the passenger’s
side, turn the steering wheel to the
left.
Use a flat-tipped screwdriver to
remove the two holding clips from
the inner fender, and pull the inner
fender cover back.
Remove the bulb from the
headlight assembly by turning it
one-quarter turn counterclockwise.
Push the electrical connector back
onto the bulb. Make sure it is on
all the way.
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.
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To change the bulb on the driver’s
side, start the engine, turn the
steering wheel all the way to the
right, then turn off the engine. To
change the bulb on the passenger’s
side, turn the steering wheel to the
left.
Remove the electrical connector
from the socket by pushing on the
tab and pulling the connector
down.
Remove the bulb from the
headlight assembly by turning it
one-quarter turn counterclockwise.
Install the new bulb, and turn it
one-quarter turn clockwise to lock
it in place.
Push the electrical connector back
onto the bulb. Make sure it is on
all the way.
Turn on the headlights to test the
new bulb.
Reinstall the inner fender cover.
Then reinstall the holding clips,
andlocktheminplacebypushing
on their centers.
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Replacing the Front Side Marker/
Turn Signal Light Bulb
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Open the trunk.Use a flat-tipped screwdriver to
remove the two holding clips from
the inner fender, and pull the inner
fender cover back.
Remove the bulb from the socket
by pushing the bulb in and turning
it counterclockwise until it unlocks.
Install the new bulb in the socket.
Turn it clockwise to lock it in place.
Insert the socket back into the
headlight assembly. Turn it
clockwise to lock it in place.
Reinstall the inner fender cover.
Then reinstall the holding clips,
andlocktheminplacebypushing
on their centers.
Turn on the lights to make sure
the new bulb is working.
Remove the bulb from the
headlight assembly by turning it
one-quarter turn counterclockwise.
Use the flat-tipped screwdriver to
remove the screws in the center of
each fastener on the side of the
boot lining. Remove the fasteners
first, then pull the lining back
carefully.
Determine which of the four bulbs
is burned out: stop/tail-light, back-
up light, side marker light, or turn
signal light.
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Remove the socket by turning it
one-quarter turn counterclockwise.
Pull the bulb straight out of its
socket. Push the new bulb straight
into the socket until it bottoms.
Reinstall the socket into the light
assembly by turning it clockwise
until it locks.
Put the fasteners into the holes on
the side of the trunk lining.
Reinstall the screws.
Reinstall the trunk lining. Make
sure it is installed under the edge
of the trunk seal.
Turn on the lights to make sure
the new bulb is working.
Open the trunk.
Use the Phillips-head screwdriver to
remove the screws in the center of
each fastener on the back of the boot
lid. Remove the fasteners first, then
pull the lining back carefully.
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(in Trunk Lid)
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BULBS
SOCKETS
SOCKETS
BULB
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Pull the bulb straight out of its
socket. Push the new bulb straight
into the socket until it bottoms.
Insert the socket back into the
light assembly. Turn it clockwise
to lock it in place.
Push the trunk lid trim back into
position.
Put the fasteners into the holes on
the trunk lid trim. Reinstall the
screws.
Beforeusinganautomaticcarwash,
remove the radio antenna so it does
not get damaged. Remove the
antenna by unscrewing it. When you
reinstall the antenna, tighten it
securely.
Before entering or parking in areas
with low ceiling height, remove the
antenna.
Turn on the lights to make sure
the new bulb is working.
Remove the socket by turning it
one-quarter turn counterclockwise.
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If your seat belts get dirty, use a soft
brush with a mixture of mild soap
and warm water to clean them. Do
not use bleach, dye, or cleaning
solvents. Let the belts air dry before
you use the vehicle.
Dirt build-up in the loops of the seat
belt anchors can cause the belts to
retract slowly. Wipe the insides of
the loops with a clean cloth
dampened in mild soap and warm
water or isopropyl alcohol.
The floor mats that came with your
vehicle hooks over the floor mat
anchors. This keeps the floor mat
from sliding forward and possibly
interfering with the pedals.
If you remove the driver’s floor mat,
make sure to re-anchor it when you
putitbackinyourvehicle.
If you use non-Honda floor mats,
make sure they fit properly and that
theycanbeusedwiththefloormat
anchors. Do not put additional floor
mats on top of the anchored mats.
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Seat Belts Floor Mats
Cleaning the Seat Belts, Floor Mats
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This filter removes the dust and
pollenthatisbroughtinfromthe
outside through the heating and
cooling system/climate control
system.
Have your dealer replace the filter
when this service is indicated by a
maintenance message on the
information display. It should be
replaced every 15,000 miles (24,000
km) if you drive primarily in urban
areas that have high concentrations
of soot in the air, or if the flow from
the heating and cooling system
becomeslessthanusual.
Check the condition of the wiper
blades at least every 6 months.
Replace them if you find signs of
cracking in the rubber, and areas
that are getting hard or if they leave
streaks and unwiped areas when
used.
To replace a wiper blade:
Raise each wiper arm off the
windshield, lifting the driver’s side
first, then the passenger’s side.
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Do not open the hood when the wiper
arms are raised, or you will damage the
hood and wiper arms.
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Remove the cover, by squeezing
the two tabs and pulling it straight
out.
As shown above, cover the tip of a
flat-tipped screwdriver with a cloth
and move the screwdriver in the
direction of the arrow.
Disconnect the blade assembly
from the wiper arm:
Press and hold the lock tab.
Slidethebladeassemblytoward
the lock tab until it releases
from the wiper arm.
When replacing a wiper blade,
make sure not to drop the wiper
blade or wiper arm down on the
windshield.
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assembly:
Findthesideoftheblade
labeled ‘‘LOCK.’’ This is the side
you pull out.
Pull back the end of the blade
assembly on the ‘‘LOCK’’ side of
theblade.Thengrabtheendof
the blade, and slide it out.
Examine the new wiper blades. If
they have no plastic or metal
reinforcement along the back
edge, remove the metal
reinforcement strips from the old
wiper blade, and install them in
the slots along the edge of the new
blade.
Lower the wiper arm down against
the windshield, the passenger’s
side first, then the driver’s side.
Make sure the blade is completely
installed and that its edge is not
bunched up.
Install the new blade onto the
blade assembly:
Pull back either end of the blade
assembly.
Place the side of the blade not
labeled‘‘LOCK’’ontheendof
the blade assembly, and slide
the blade onto the assembly
until it is fully installed.
Slide the wiper blade assembly
onto the wiper arm. Make sure it
locks in place.
Reinstall the cover onto the blade
assembly.
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Keeping the tires properly inflated
provides the best combination of
handling, tread life, and riding
comfort.
Underinflated tires wear unevenly,
adversely affect handling and fuel
economy, and are more likely to
fail from being overheated.
Overinflated tires can make your
vehicleridemoreharshly,are
more prone to damage from road
hazards, and wear unevenly.
We recommend that you visually
check your tires every day. If you
think a tire might be low, check it
immediately with a tire gauge.
To safely operate your vehicle, your
tires must be the proper type and
size, in good condition with adequate
tread, and correctly inflated.
The following pages give more
detailed information on how to take
care of your tires and what to do
when they need to be replaced.
Clean the wheels as you would the
rest of the exterior. Wash them with
thesamesolution,andrinsethem
thoroughly.
Aluminum alloy wheels have a
protective clear-coat that keeps the
aluminum from corroding and
tarnishing. Cleaning the wheels with
harsh chemicals (including some
commercial wheel cleaners) or a stiff
brush can damage the clear-coat. To
clean the wheels, use a mild
detergent and a soft brush or sponge.
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Maintenance
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Using tires that are excessively
worn or improperly inflated can
cause a crash in which you can
be seriously hurt or killed.
Follow all instructions in this
owner’s manual regarding tire
inflation and maintenance.
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Use a gauge to measure the air
pressure in each tire at least once a
month. Even tires that are in good
condition may lose 1 to 2 psi (10 to
20 kPa, 0.1 to 0.2 kgf/cm ) per
month. Remember to check the
sparetireatthesametime.
Check the air pressures when the
tires are cold. This means the
vehicle has been parked for at least 3
hours, or driven less than 1 mile (1.6
km). Add or release air, if needed, to
match the recommended cold tire
pressures.
If you check air pressures when the
tires are hot [driven for several miles
(kilometers)], you will see readings 4
to6psi(30to40kPa,0.3to0.4
kgf/cm ) higher than the cold
readings. This is normal. Do not let
air out to match the recommended
cold air pressure. The tire will be
underinflated.
Youshouldgetyourowntire
pressure gauge and use it whenever
you check your tire pressures. This
will make it easier for you to tell if a
pressure loss is due to a tire problem
and not due to a variation between
gauges.
While tubeless tires have some
ability to self-seal if they are
punctured, you should look closely
for punctures if a tire starts losing
pressure.
The following chart shows the
recommended cold tire pressures for
most normal driving conditions.
Thecompactsparetirepressureis:
See page or refer to the tire
placard on the driver’s doorjamb for
correct tire pressure.
For convenience, the recommended
tire sizes and cold tire pressures are
on a label on the driver’s doorjamb.
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60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm )
P195/65R15 89S
32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2
kgf/cm
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Front/Rear:
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In addition to proper inflation,
correct wheel alignment helps to
decrease tire wear. If you find a tire
is worn unevenly, have your dealer
check the wheel alignment.
Have your dealer check the tires if
you feel a consistent vibration while
driving. A tire should always be
rebalanced if it is removed from the
wheel. When you have new tires
installed, make sure they are
balanced. This increases riding
comfort and tire life. For best results,
have the installer perform a dynamic
balance.
A tire this worn gives very little
traction on wet roads. You should
replace the tire if you can see three
or more tread wear indicators.
Every time you check inflation, you
should also examine the tires for
damage, foreign objects, and wear.
Youshouldlookfor:
Bumps or bulges in the tread or
side of the tire. Replace the tire if
youfindeitheroftheseconditions.
Cuts, splits, or cracks in the side
of the tire. Replace the tire if you
can see fabric or cord.
Excessive tread wear.
Your tires have wear indicators
molded into the tread. When the
tread wears down, you will see a 1/2
inch (12.7 mm) wide band across the
tread. This shows there is less than
1/16 inch (1.6 mm) of tread left on
the tire.
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INDICATOR LOCATION MARKS
TREAD WEAR INDICATOR
Improper wheel weights can damage
your vehicle’s aluminum wheels. Use
only Honda wheel weights for
balancing.
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Replace your tires with radial tires of
the same size, load range, speed
rating, and maximum cold tire
pressure rating (as shown on the
tire’s sidewall).
Mixing radial and bias-ply tires on
your vehicle can reduce braking
ability, traction, and steering
accuracy. Using tires of a different
size or construction can cause the
ABS to work inconsistently.
It is best to replace all four tires at
thesametime.Ifthatisnotpossible
or necessary, replace the two front
tires or two rear tires as a pair.
Replacing just one tire can seriously
affect your vehicle’s handling.
TheABSworksbycomparingthe
speed of the wheels. When replacing
tires, use the same size originally
supplied with the vehicle. Tire size
and construction can affect wheel
speed and may cause the system to
activate.
If you ever replace a wheel, make
sure the new one matches the
specifications of the original.
Replacement wheels are available at
your dealer.
To help increase tire life and
distribute wear more evenly, rotate
the tires according to the
maintenance messages displayed on
the information display. Move the
tires to the positions shown in the
chart each time they are rotated. If
you purchase directional tires, rotate
only front-to-back.
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Tires
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Front Front
(Front Non-directional
Tires and Wheels)
(Front Directional
Tires and Wheels)
Installing improper tires on your
vehicle can affect handling and
stability. This can cause a crash
in which you can be seriously
hurt or killed.
Always use the size and type of
tires recommended in this
owner’s manual.
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When installing cables, follow the
manufacturer’s instructions, and
mount them as tight as you can.
Make sure they are not contacting
the brake lines or suspension. Drive
slowly with them installed. If you
hear them coming into contact with
the body or chassis, stop and
investigate. Remove them as soon as
you begin driving on cleared roads.
If you mount snow tires on your
vehicle, make sure they are radial
tires of the same size and load range
as original tires. Mount snow tires on
all four wheels. The traction
provided by snow tires on dry roads
maybelowerthanyouroriginaltires.
Check with the tire dealer for
maximum speed recommendations.
Wheels:
Tires:
See page for DOT tire quality
grading information, and page
for tire size information.
Tires marked ‘‘M S’’ or ‘‘All
Season’’ on the sidewall have an all-
weather tread design suitable for
most winter driving conditions.
For the best performance in snowy
or icy conditions, you should install
snow tires or tire chains. They may
be required by local laws under
certain conditions.
Because your vehicle has limited tire
clearance, mount only SAE Class ‘‘S’’
cable-type traction devices, with
rubber chain tensioners, on the front
tires. Use traction devices only when
required by driving conditions or
local laws. Make sure they are the
correct size for your tires. Metal link-
type ‘‘chains’’ should not be used.
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Tire Chains
Wheel and Tire Specifications
Winter Driving
Tires
Maintenance
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P195/65R15 89S
Traction devices that are the wrong
size or improperly installed can
damage your vehicle’s brake lines,
suspension, body, and wheels. Stop
driving if they are hitting any part of
the vehicle.
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Check the condition of the 12 volt
battery monthly by looking at the
test indicator window. The label on
the battery explains the test
indicator’s colors.
If your vehicle’s 12 volt battery is
disconnected or goes dead, the IMA
battery level gauge reading will not
be correct the next time you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position. It will show less than the
actual level temporarily. It will show
the correct level after you drive for
at least 30 minutes.
Check the terminals for corrosion (a
white or yellowish powder). To
remove it, cover the terminals with a
solution of baking soda and water. It
will bubble up and turn brown. When
this stops, wash it off with plain
water. Dry off the battery with a
cloth or paper towel. Coat the
terminals with grease to help prevent
further corrosion.
If additional battery maintenance is
needed, see your dealer or a
qualified technician.
Battery posts,
terminals, and related accessories
contain lead and lead compounds.
If you need to connect the battery to
a charger, disconnect both cables to
prevent damaging your vehicle’s
electrical system. Always disconnect
the negative ( ) cable first, and
reconnect it last.
Checking the 12 Volt Battery
WARNING:
Wash your hands after handling.
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TEST INDICATOR WINDOW
The battery gives off explosive
hydrogen gas during normal
operation.
A spark or flame can cause the
battery to explode with enough
force to kill or seriously hurt you.
Wear protective clothing and a
face shield, or have a skilled
technician do the battery
maintenance.
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Fill the fuel tank.
Change the engine oil and filter.
Block the rear wheels.
Wash and dry the exterior
completely.
Cleantheinterior.Makesurethe
carpeting, floor mats, etc., are
completely dry.
If you need to park your vehicle for
an extended period (more than 1
month), there are several things you
should do to prepare it for storage.
Proper preparation helps prevent
deterioration and makes it easier to
get your vehicle back on the road. If
possible, store your vehicle indoors. Leave one window open slightly (if
the vehicle is being stored
indoors).
Cover the vehicle with a
‘‘breathable’’ cover, one made
from a porous material such as
cotton. Non-porous materials, such
as plastic sheeting, trap moisture,
which can damage the paint.
To minimize sticking, apply a
silicone spray lubricant to all door
and trunk seals. Also, apply a
vehiclebodywaxtothepainted
surfaces that mate with the door
and trunk seals.
Support the front wiper blade
arms with a folded towel or rag so
they do not touch the windshield.
Disconnect the 12 volt battery.
Reconnect the 12 volt battery and
drive your vehicle every month for
about 30 minutes. This will keep
the IMA battery charged and in
good condition.
Leave the parking brake off. Put
the transmission in Park.
If the vehicle is to be stored for a
longer period, it should be
supported on jackstands so the
tires are off the ground.
If possible, periodically run the
engine until it reaches full
operating temperature (the
cooling fans cycle on and off
twice). Preferably, do this once a
month.
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If this vehicle is unused for over one
month, the service life of the 158V
Nickel-Metal Hydride battery will be
reduced and the battery may be
permanently damaged.
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common problems that motorists
experience with their vehicles. It
gives you information about how to
safely evaluate the problem and what
to do to correct it. If the problem has
stranded you on the side of the road,
you may be able to get going again.
If not, you will also find instructions
on getting your vehicle towed.
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....................Changing a Flat Tire . 217
.............If the Engine Won’t Start . 221
................................Jump Starting . 223
..............If the Engine Overheats . 225
.........Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 227
..........Charging System Indicator . 228
.......Malfunction Indicator Lamp . 229
...............Brake System Indicator . 230
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..............................Fuse Locations . 235
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Check the inflation pressure of the
compact spare tire every time you
check the other tires. It should be
inflated to:
Follow these precautions:
Never exceed 50 mph (80 km/h).
This tire gives a harsher ride and
less traction on some road
surfaces. Use greater caution
while driving.
Replace the tire when you can see
the tread wear indicator bars. The
replacement should be the same size
and design tire, mounted on the
samewheel.Thesparetireisnot
designed to be mounted on a regular
wheel, and the spare wheel is not
designed for mounting a regular tire.
Do not mount snow chains on the
compact spare tire.
Do not use your compact spare
tire on another vehicle unless it is
thesamemakeandmodel.
Use the compact spare tire as a
temporary replacement only. Get
your regular tire repaired or replaced,
and put it back on your vehicle as
soon as you can.
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INDICATOR LOCATION MARK
TREAD WEAR INDICATOR BAR
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm )
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If you have a flat tire while driving,
stop in a safe place to change it.
Drive slowly along the shoulder until
you get to an exit or an area to stop
that is far away from the traffic lanes.
Park the vehicle on firm, level, and
non-slippery ground. Put the
transmission in Park. Apply the
parking brake.
Open the trunk. Raise the trunk
floor by lifting up on the back edge.
Turn on the hazard warning lights,
and turn the ignition switch to the
LOCK (0) position. Have all
passengers get out of the vehicle
while you change the tire.
Take the tool case out of the spare
tire.
Unscrew the wing bolt and take
the spare tire out of its well.
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JACK
SPARE TIRETRUNK FLOOR
TOOL CASE
The vehicle can easily roll off
the jack, seriously injuring
anyone underneath.
Follow the directions for
changing a tire exactly, and
never get under the vehicle
when it is supported only by the
jack.
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Loosen each wheel nut 1/2 turn
with the wheel nut wrench.
Remove the center cap from the
wheel with the extension.
Place the jack under the jacking
point nearest the tire you need to
change. Turn the end bracket
clockwise until the top of the jack
contacts the jacking point. Make
sure the jacking point tab is
restinginthejacknotch.
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JACKING POINTS
WHEEL NUT WRENCH
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Use the extension and the wheel
nut wrench as shown to raise the
vehicle until the flat tire is off the
ground.
Remove the wheel nuts, then
remove the flat tire. Handle the
wheel nuts carefully; they may be
hot from driving. Place the flat tire
on the ground with the outside
surface facing up.
Before mounting the spare tire,
wipeanydirtoffthemounting
surface of the wheel and hub with
a clean cloth. Wipe the hub
carefully;itmaybehotfrom
driving.
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.
Lower the vehicle to the ground,
and remove the jack.
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BRAKE HUB
WHEEL NUT WRENCH EXTENSION
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Tighten the wheel nuts securely in
the same crisscross pattern. Have
the wheel nut torque checked at
the nearest automotive service
facility.
Tighten the wheel nuts to:
Place the flat tire face down in the
spare tire well.
Remove the spacer cone from the
wing bolt, turn it over, and put it
back on the bolt.
Securetheflattirebyscrewing
the wing bolt back into its hole.
Store the jack in the tool case.
Store the center cap in the trunk.
Make sure it does not get
scratched or damaged.
Lower the trunk floor, then close
the trunk lid.
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SPACER CONEWING BOLT
For normal
tire
For spare
tire
80 lbf·ft (108 N·m , 11 kgf·m)
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.
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start falls into two areas, depending
on what you hear when you turn the
ignition switch to the START (III)
position:
If the headlights dim noticeably or
go out when you try to start the
engine, either the battery is
discharged or the connections are
corroded. Check the condition of
the 12 volt battery and terminal
connections (see page ). You
canthentryjumpstartingthe
vehicle from a booster battery
(see page ).
You hear nothing, or almost
nothing. The engine’s starter
motor does not operate at all, or
operates very slowly.
You can hear the starter motor
operating normally, or the starter
motor sounds like it is spinning
faster than normal, but the engine
does not start up and run.
When you turn the ignition switch to
the START (III) position, you do not
hear the normal noise of the engine
trying to start. You may hear a
clicking sound, a series of clicks, or
nothing at all.
Check these things:
Check the transmission interlock.
The transmission must be in Park
or neutral or the starter will not
operate.
Turn the ignition switch to the
START (III) position. If the
headlights do not dim, check the
condition of the fuses. If the fuses
areOK,thereisprobably
something wrong with the
electrical circuit for the ignition
switch or starter motor. You will
need a qualified technician to
determine the problem. See
on page .
Turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position. Turn on the
headlights, and check their
brightness. If the headlights are
very dim or do not come on at all,
the battery is discharged. See
on page .223 223
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Are you using a properly coded
key? An improperly coded key will
cause the immobilizer system
indicator in the instrument panel
to blink rapidly (see page ).
Are you using the proper starting
procedure? Refer to
on page .
In this case, the starter motor’s
speed sounds normal, or even faster
than normal, when you turn the
ignition switch to the START (III)
position, but the engine does not run.
Ifyoufindnothingwrong,youwill
need a qualified technician to find
the problem. See
on page .
Do you have fuel? Check the fuel
gauge; the low fuel indicator may
not be working.
There may be an electrical
problem, such as no power to the
fuel pump. Check all the fuses
(see page ).
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Starting the
Engine
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Towing
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Although this seems like a simple
procedure, you should take several
precautions.
To jump start your vehicle:
The numbers in the illustration show
you the order to connect the jumper
cables.
Connect one jumper cable to the
positive ( ) terminal on your
battery. Connect the other end to
the positive ( ) terminal on the
booster battery.
You cannot start your vehicle by
pushing or pulling it.
Open the hood, and check the
physical condition of the 12 volt
battery.
Turn off all electrical accessories:
heater, A/C, climate control, audio
system, lights, etc. Put the
transmission in Park, and set the
parking brake.
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BOOSTER BATTERY
A battery can explode if you do
not follow the correct procedure,
seriously injuring anyone
nearby.
Keep all sparks, open flames,
and smoking materials away
from the battery.
If a battery sits in extreme cold, the
electrolyte inside can freeze.
Attempting to jump start with a frozen
battery can cause it to rupture.
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motor still operates slowly, check
that the jumper cables have good
metal-to-metal contact.
Keep the ends of the jumper cables
away from each other and any metal
on the vehicle until everything is
disconnected. Otherwise, you may
cause an electrical short.
If the booster battery is in another
vehicle, have an assistant start
that vehicle and run it at a fast idle.
Once your vehicle is running,
disconnect the negative cable from
your vehicle, then from the
booster battery. Disconnect the
positive cable from your vehicle,
then from the booster battery.
If your vehicle’s 12 volt battery is
disconnected or goes dead, the IMA
battery level gauge reading will not
be correct the next time you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position. It will show less than the
actual level temporarily. It will show
the correct level after you drive for
at least 30 minutes.
Connect the second jumper cable
to the negative ( ) terminal on
the booster battery. Connect the
other end to the grounding strap
as shown. Do not connect this
jumper cable to any other part of
the engine.
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The reading on the vehicle’s
temperature gauge should stay in
the midrange. If it climbs to the red
mark, you should determine the
reason (hot day, driving up a steep
hill, etc.).
When the current fuel mileage is
shownonthedisplay,the
temperature gauge will interrupt on
the display and blink for several
times if the coolant temperature
rises to 224°F (118°C) or more. At
the same time, the beeper sounds
once.
If your vehicle overheats, you should
take immediate action. The only
indicationmaybethetemperature
gauge climbing to or above the red
mark. Or you may see steam or
spray coming from under the hood.
If you see steam and/or spray
coming from under the hood, turn
off the engine. Wait until you see
no more signs of steam or spray,
then open the hood.
If you do not see steam or spray,
leave the engine running, and
watch the temperature gauge. If
the high heat is due to overloading,
the engine should start to cool
down almost immediately. If it
does, wait until the temperature
gauge reading comes down to the
midpoint, then continue driving.
If the temperature gauge stays at
the red mark, turn off the engine.
Safely pull to the side of the road.
Put the transmission in Park, and
set the parking brake. Turn off all
accessories, and turn on the
hazard warning lights.
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Steam and spray from an
overheated engine can
seriously scald you.
Do not open the hood if steam
is coming out.
Driving with the temperature gauge
reading at the red mark can cause
serious damage to your engine.
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Start the engine, and set the
interior temperature to maximum.
Add coolant to the radiator up to
the base of the filler neck. If you
do not have the proper coolant
mixture available, you can add
plain water. Remember to have
the cooling system drained and
refilled with the proper mixture as
soon as you can.
Put the radiator cap back on
tightly. Run the engine, and check
the temperature gauge. If it goes
back to the red mark, the engine
needs repair (see
on page ).
If the temperature stays normal,
check the coolant level in the
radiator reserve tank. If it has
gone down, add coolant to the
MAX mark. Put the cap back on
tightly.
Using gloves or a large heavy
cloth, turn the radiator cap
counterclockwise, without pushing
down, to the first stop. After the
pressure releases, push down on
the cap, and turn it until it comes
off.
Look for any obvious coolant leaks,
such as a split radiator hose.
Everything is still extremely hot,
so use caution. If you find a leak, it
must be repaired before you
continue driving (see
on page ).
If you don’t find an obvious leak,
check the coolant level in the
radiator reserve tank (see page
). Add coolant if the level is
below the MIN mark.
If there was no coolant in the
reserve tank, you may need to add
coolant to the radiator. Let the
engine cool down until the reading
reaches the middle of the
temperature gauge or lower
before checking the radiator.
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Removing the radiator cap
while the engine is hot can
cause the coolant to spray out,
seriously scalding you.
Always let the engine and
radiator cool down before
removing the radiator cap.
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level back to the full mark on the
dipstick (see page ).
This indicator should never
come on when the engine is
running. If it starts flashing
or stays on, the oil pressure has
dropped very low or lost pressure.
Serious engine damage is possible,
and you should take immediate
action.
The engine running generates the oil
pressure. When the Auto Idle Stop is
activated, the engine is stopped, the
oil pressure is dropped, and the low
oil pressure indicator does not come
on.
Safely pull off the road, and shut
off the engine. Turn on the hazard
warning lights.
Let the vehicle sit for a minute.
Open the hood, and check the oil
level (see page ). An engine
very low on oil can lose pressure
during cornering and other driving
maneuvers.
Start the engine and watch the oil
pressure indicator. If it does not go
out within 10 seconds, turn off the
engine. There is a mechanical
problem that needs to be repaired
before you can continue driving
(see on page
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Running the engine with low oil
pressure can cause serious mechanical
damage almost immediately. Turn off
the engine as soon as you can safely get
the vehicle stopped.
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extended period, the charging
system indicator may come on. If it
happens, start the engine.
The charging system indicator may
also come on if the Integrated Motor
Assist (IMA) battery charge drops
below a desired level and the engine
starts to recharge the battery.
This indicator may blink after you
start the vehicle in the morning
when the temperature is below 20
°F ( 30°C). It will stop blinking
when the IMA battery warms up.
If the charging system
indicator comes on brightly
when the engine is running,
the 12 volt battery is not being
charged.
Immediately turn off all electrical
accessories. Try not to use other
electrically operated controls such as
the power windows. Keep the engine
running; starting the engine will
discharge the battery rapidly.
Go to a service station or garage
where you can get technical
assistance.
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even though it may turn off as you
continue driving, have your vehicle
checked by your dealer as soon as
possible.
If the indicator comes on
while driving, it means one
of the engine’s emissions
control systems may have a problem.
Even though you may feel no
difference in your vehicle’s
performance, it can reduce your fuel
economy and cause increased
emissions. Continued operation may
cause serious damage.
If the battery in your vehicle has
been disconnected or gone dead,
these codes are erased. It takes at
least three days of driving under
various conditions to set the codes
again.
To check if they are set, turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position, without starting the engine.
The malfunction indicator lamp will
come on for 20 seconds. If it then
goes off, the readiness codes are set.
If it blinks five times, the readiness
codes are not set. If possible, do not
take your vehicle for a state
emissions test until the readiness
codes are set. Refer to
for more
information (see page ).
Your vehicle has certain ‘‘readiness
codes’’ that are part of the on-board
diagnostics for the emissions
systems. In some states, part of the
emissions testing is to make sure
these codes are set. If they are not
set, the test cannot be completed.
If you have recently refueled your
vehicle, the indicator coming on
could be due to a loose or missing
fuel fill cap. You will also see a
‘‘CHECK FUEL CAP’’ message on
the information display. Tighten the
cap until it clicks at least once (see
page ). Tightening the cap will
not turn the indicator off
immediately; it takes at least three
days of normal driving.
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If you keep driving with the
Malfunction Indicator Lamp on, you
can damage your vehicle’s emissions
controls and engine. Those repairs may
not be covered by your vehicle’s
warranties. This indicator may also
come on with the ‘‘D’’ indicator.
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the brake system indicator, have
your vehicle inspected by your
dealer immediately.
However, if the brake pedal does not
feel normal, you should take
immediate action. A problem in one
part of the system’s dual circuit
design will still give you braking at
two wheels. You will feel the brake
pedal go down much farther before
the vehicle begins to slow down, and
you will have to press harder on the
pedal.
Slow down by shifting to a lower
gear, and pull to the side of the road
when it is safe. Because of the long
distance needed to stop, it is
hazardous to drive the vehicle. You
should have it towed and repaired as
soon as possible (see
on page ).
If you must drive the vehicle a short
distance in this condition, drive
slowly and carefully.
The brake system
indicator normally
comes on when
you turn the ignition switch to the
ON (II) position and as a reminder to
check the parking brake. It will stay
on if you do not fully release the
parking brake.
If the brake system indicator comes
on while driving, the brake fluid level
is probably low. Press lightly on the
brake pedal to see if it feels normal.
If it does, check the brake fluid level
thenexttimeyoustopataservice
station (see page ).
If the fluid level is low, take your
vehicle to a dealer, and have the
brake system inspected for leaks or
worn brake pads.
If the regenerate brake system
indicator (amber) comes on with the
parking brake system indicator (red)
with the parking brake released,
there may be a malfunction with the
power-assist feature. When the
power-assist feature malfunctions,
the brake indicator (red) comes on
and a buzzer sounds for a second.
The power-assist feature may stop
when the brake effect is weak. Stop
your vehicle immediately at a safe
place and contact a dealer.
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threefuseboxes.
The primary and secondary under-
hood fuse boxes are in the engine
compartment on the driver’s side.
The interior fuse box is underneath
the steering column.
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TAB
UNDER-HOOD (PRIMARY)
UNDER-HOOD (SECONDARY)
INTERIOR
FUSE LABEL
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Turn the ignition switch to the
LOCK (0) position. Make sure the
headlights and all other
accessories are off.
Remove the cover from the fuse
box.
If something electrical in your
vehicle stops working, the first thing
youshouldcheckforisablownfuse.
Determine from the chart on pages
and , or the diagram on the
fuse box lid, which fuse or fuses
control that device. Check those
fuses first, but check all the fuses
before deciding that a blown fuse is
the cause. Replace any blown fuses,
and check if the device works.
Check each of the large fuses in
the primary under-hood fuse box
by looking through the top at the
wire inside. Remove the screws
with a Phillips-head screwdriver.
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BLOWN
FUSE BLOWN
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If you cannot drive the vehicle
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
sureyoucandowithoutthatcircuit
temporarily (such as the accessory
power socket or radio).
If you replace the blown fuse with a
spare fuse that has a lower rating, it
might blow out again. This does not
indicate anything wrong. Replace the
fuse with one of the correct rating as
soon as you can.
Check the smaller fuses in the
under-hood fuse boxes and all the
fuses in the interior fuse box by
pulling out each one with the fuse
puller provided in the primary
under-hood fuse box.
Look for a blown wire inside the
fuse. If it is blown, replace it with
oneofthesparefusesofthesame
rating or lower. The spare fuses
are provided back of the under-
hood fuse cover.
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FUSE PULLER
BLOWN
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the clock setting in the audio system
will be canceled. You will need to
reset the clock according to the
instructions in the audio system
sectioninthisowner’smanual.
If the replacement fuse of the
same rating blows in a short time,
there is probably a serious
electrical problem with your
vehicle. Leave the blown fuse in
that circuit, and have your vehicle
checked by a qualified technician.
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Replacing a fuse with one that has a
higher rating greatly increases the
chances of damaging the electrical
system. If you do not have a
replacement fuse with the proper rating
for the circuit, install one with a lower
rating.
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Circuits Protected
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2
3
100 A
70 A
80 A
50 A
30 A
30 A
1
2
3
10 A
7.5 A
15 A
IMA2
IMA1
Booster MS
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
50 A
40 A
40 A
20 A
20 A
30 A
40 A
10 A
15 A
15 A
15 A
15 A
7.5 A
20 A
15 A
7.5 A
15 A
7.5 A
10 A
Headlight Main
Power Window Main
Booster Motor
Sub Fan Motor
Main Fan Motor
Rear Defogger
Blower
Hazard
FI Sub
Stop and Horn
IG Coil (EX)
IG Coil (IN)
Oil Level
Not Used
Not Used
IG Coil
FI Main
MG Clutch
DBW
Interior Light
Back Up
Main Fuse
EPS
Option Main
Ignition Switch Main
ABS Motor
ABS F/S
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UNDER-HOOD PRIMARY FUSE BOX
UNDER-HOOD SECONDARY FUSE BOX
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Amps.
Circuits Protected Circuits Protected
Circuits Protected
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
7.5 A
7.5 A
10 A
10 A
10 A
7.5 A
7.5 A
10 A
7.5 A
15 A
10 A
7.5 A
10 A
20 A
15 A
20 A
(7.5 A)
(7.5 A)
20 A
20 A
(15 A)
15 A
20 A
20 A
20 A
7.5 A
10 A
7.5 A
30 A
Power Window
Fuel Pump
IG1 ACG
ABS Unit
Not Used
Not Used
Not Used
Not Used
ODS
METER
SRS
Right Headlight High Beam
Left Headlight High Beam
Small (Interior)
Small (Exterior)
Right Headlight Low Beam
Left Headlight Low Beam
Headlight High Main
Small (Main)
Not Used
Headlight Low Main
(HAC)
STS
Not Used
Door Lock
Driver’s Power Window
Not Used
Rear ACC Socket
ACC
Passenger’s Power Window
Not Used
Right Rear Power Window
Left Rear Power Window
Not Used
ACC Radio
HAC
Daytime Running Light
Wiper
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If, due to damage, your vehicle must
be towed with the front wheels on
the ground, do this:
Release the parking brake.
Start the engine.
ShifttoD,thentoN.
Turn off the engine.
With the front wheels on the ground,
it is best to tow the vehicle no farther
than 50 miles (80 km), and keep the
speedbelow35mph(55km/h).
If your vehicle needs to be towed,
call a professional towing service or
organization. Never tow your vehicle
with just a rope or chain. It is very
dangerous.
Therearetwowaystotowyour
vehicle:
The tow
truck uses two pivoting arms that go
under the tires (front) and lift them
off the ground. The other two tires
remain on the ground.
The operator
loads your vehicle on the back of a
truck.
Leave the ignition switch in the
ACCESSORY (I) position so the
steering wheel does not lock.
Wheel-lift Equipment
Flat-bed Equipment
This is an
acceptable way to tow your
vehicle.
This is the best way to
transport your vehicle.
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Improper towing preparation will
damage the transmission. Follow the
above procedure exactly. If you cannot
shift the transmission or start the
engine, your vehicle must be
transported with the front wheels off
the ground.
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The steering system can be damaged if
the steering wheel is locked. Leave the
ignition switch in the ACCESSORY (I)
position, and make sure the steering
wheel turns freely before you begin
towing.
Trying to lift or tow your vehicle by the
bumpers will cause serious damage.
The bumpers are not designed to
support the vehicle’s weight.
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Thediagramsinthissectiongive
you the dimensions and capacities of
your vehicle and the locations of the
identification numbers. It also
includes information you should
know about your vehicle’s tires and
emissions control systems.
................Identification Numbers . 240
................................Specifications . 242
DOT Tire Quality Grading
......................(U.S. Vehicles) . 244
Uniform Tire Quality
..................................Grading . 244
.................................Treadwear . 244
......................................Traction . 244
.............................Temperature . 245
.................................Tire Labeling . 246
.......................Emissions Controls . 247
.....................The Clean Air Act . 247
Crankcase Emissions Control
....................................System . 247
Evaporative Emissions Control
....................................System . 247
Onboard Refueling Vapor
................................Recovery . 247
...Exhaust Emissions Controls . 248
....................PGM-FI System . 248
Ignition Timing Control
................................System . 248
Exhaust Gas Recirculation
...................(EGR) System . 248
Three Way Catalytic
...........................Converter . 248
....................Replacement Parts . 248
..Three Way Catalytic Converter . 249
..............State Emissions Testing . 250
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Your vehicle has several identifying
numbers in various places.
The vehicle identification number
(VIN) is the 17-digit number your
dealer uses to register your vehicle
for warranty purposes. It is also
necessary for licensing and insuring
your vehicle. The easiest place to
find the VIN is on a plate fastened to
the top of the dashboard. You can
seeitbylookingthroughthe
windshield on the driver’s side. It is
also on the certification label
attached to the driver’s doorjamb,
and is stamped on the engine
compartment bulkhead. The VIN is
also provided in bar code on the
certification label.
The VIN is also located on the
engine bulkhead. Slide the cover on
the engine compartment bulkhead to
view the VIN. Always close the cover
when finished.
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CERTIFICATION LABEL
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
COVER
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The engine number is stamped into
the engine block.
The transmission number is on a
label on top of the transmission.
The IMA Motor Number is stamped
on the motor housing.
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ENGINE NUMBER
IMA MOTOR
NUMBER
TRANSMISSION NUMBER
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Dimensions
Weights
Engine
Capacities
176.7 in (4,489 mm)
69.0 in (1,752 mm)
56.3 in (1,430 mm)
106.3 in (2,700 mm)
59.1 in (1,501 mm)
60.2 in (1,529 mm)
2.87 x 3.15 in (73.0 x 80.0 mm)
82 cu-in (1.339 cm
)
10.8
Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase
Track
Gross vehicle weight rating See the certification label attached
to the driver’s doorjamb.
Type
BorexStroke
Displacement
Compression ratio
Spark plugs ILFR6J-11K
SK20HPR-L11
Fuel tank
Engine
coolant
Engine oil
Automatic
transmission
fluid
3.0 US qt (2.8
)
5.4 US qt (5.1
)
2.6 US qt (2.5
)
4.8 US qt (4.5
)
Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the
engine
Reserve tank capacity: 0.108 US gal (0.41 )
Excluding the oil remaining in the engine
13.2 US gal (50
)
1.255 US gal (4.75
)
1.59 US gal (6.0
)
3.4 US qt (3.2
)
3.2 US qt (3.0
)
4.0 US qt (3.8
)
Water cooled 4-stroke SOHC i-VTEC
gasoline engine with Hybrid Electric
Front
Rear
Approx.
1:
2:
Change
Total
Change
Without filter
Total
Change
Total
U.S. Vehicles
Canada Vehicles
(NGK)
(DENSO)
Windshield
washer reservoir
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Air Conditioning Fuses
Alignment
12 Volt Battery
Tires
Lights
HFC-134a (R-134a)
16 18 oz (450 500 g)
SE-10Y
12 V 60 W
12 V 3 CP
12 V 21/5 W
12 V 21 W
7°6’
1°39’
0°3’
0.00 in (0.0 mm)
P195/65R15 89S
2.0 in (2.0 mm)
Refrigerant type
Charge quantity
Lubricant oil type
Interior
Under-hood
Toe-in
Camber
Caster
12 V 12.8/14 W
12 V 51 W
12 V 21 W
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
5W
8W
8W
5W
Capacity 12 V 35 AH/20 HR
T125/70D15 95M
32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm
)
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm
)
Size
Pressure
12 V 2 CP
See page 231 or the fuse label
attached to the inside of the fuse
box door under the steering
column.
See page 231 or the fuse box
cover.Headlights
Front turn signal/side marker
lights
Rear turn signal lights
Brake/Taillights
Back-up lights
Rear side marker lights
Taillights
License plate lights
Ceiling light
Spotlights
Trunk light
12 V 28 AH/5 HR
24/2.2 CP Front
Rear
Front
Rear
Front
High
Low
(HB3)
(HB4)
Front/Rear
Spare
Front/Rear
Spare
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applicable on the tire sidewall
between the tread shoulder and the
maximum section width. For
example:
All passenger car tires must conform
to Federal Safety Requirements in
addition to these grades.
The traction grades, from highest to
lowest, are AA, A, B, and C. Those
grades represent the tire’s ability to
stop on wet pavement as measured
under controlled conditions on
specified government test surfaces
of asphalt and concrete. A tire
marked C may have poor traction
performance.
Warning: The traction grade
assignedtothistireisbasedon
straight-ahead braking traction tests,
and does not include acceleration,
cornering, hydroplaning, or peak
traction characteristics.
The tires on your vehicle meet all
U.S. Federal Safety Requirements.
All tires are also graded for
treadwear, traction, and temperature
performance according to
Department of Transportation
(DOT) standards. The following
explains these gradings.
The treadwear grade is a compara-
tive rating based on the wear rate of
the tire when tested under controlled
conditions on a specified government
test course. For example, a tire
graded 150 would wear one and one-
half (1 1/2) times as well on the
government course as a tire graded
100. The relative performance of
tires depends upon the actual condi-
tions of their use, however, and may
depart significantly from the norm
due to variations in driving habits,
service practices, and differences in
road characteristics and climate.
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Treadwear 200
Traction AA
Temperature A
Treadwear Traction AA, A, B, C
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highest), B, and C, representing the
tire’s resistance to the generation of
heat and its ability to dissipate heat
when tested under controlled
conditions on a specified indoor
laboratory test wheel. Sustained high
temperature can cause the material
of the tire to degenerate and reduce
tire life, and excessive temperature
can lead to sudden tire failure. The
grade C corresponds to a level of
performance which all passenger car
tires must meet under the Federal
Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No.
109. Grades B and A represent
higher levels of performance on the
laboratory test wheel than the
minimum required by law.
Warning: The temperature grade for
this tire is established for a tire that
is properly inflated and not
overloaded. Excessive speed,
underinflation, or excessive loading,
either separately or in combination,
can cause heat buildup and possible
tire failure.
Temperature A,B,C
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have a number of markings. Those
you should be aware of are described
below.
Rim diameter in inches.
Load index (a numerical code
associated with the maximum
load the tire can carry).
Speed symbol (an
alphabetical code indicating
the maximum speed rating).
Whenever tires are replaced, they
should be replaced with tires of the
same size. The following is an
exampleoftiresizewithan
explanation of what each component
means.
Tire construction code (R
indicates radial).
Aspect ratio (the tire’s section
height as a percentage of its
width).
Tire width in millimeters.
Vehicletype(Pindicates
passenger vehicle).
The tire identification number (TIN)
is a group of numbers and letters
that look like the following example
TIN. TIN is located on the sidewall
of the tire.
Tire type code.
Date of manufacture.
Max Press The maximum air
pressurethetirecan
hold.
Max Load The maximum load the
tire can carry at
maximum air pressure.
Manufacturer’s
identification mark.
This indicates that the tire
meets all requirements of
the U.S. Department of
Transportation.
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B97R
FW6X
2202
S
195
65
15
89
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The burning of gasoline in your
vehicle’s engine produces several by-
products. Some of these are carbon
monoxide (CO), oxides of nitrogen
(NOx), and hydrocarbons (HC).
Gasoline evaporating from the tank
also produces hydrocarbons. Con-
trolling the production of NOx, CO,
and HC is important to the environ-
ment. Under certain conditions of
sunlight and climate, NOx and HC
react to form photochemical ‘‘smog.’’
Carbon monoxide does not contri-
bute to smog creation, but it is a
poisonous gas.
The United States Clean Air Act
sets standards for automobile
emissions. It also requires that
automobile manufacturers explain to
owners how their emissions controls
workandwhattodotomaintain
them. This section summarizes how
the emissions controls work.
In Canada, Honda vehicles comply
with the Canadian emission
requirements, as specified in an
agreement with Environment
Canada, at the time they are
manufactured.
Your vehicle has a positive
crankcase ventilation system. This
keeps gasses that build up in the
engine’s crankcase from going into
the atmosphere. The positive
crankcase ventilation valve routes
them from the crankcase back to the
intake manifold. They are then
drawn into the engine and burned.
As gasoline evaporates in the fuel
tank, an evaporative emissions
control canister filled with charcoal
adsorbs the vapor. It is stored in this
canister while the engine is off. After
the engine is started and warmed up,
the vapor is drawn into the engine
and burned during driving.
The onboard refueling vapor
recovery (ORVR) system captures
the fuel vapors during refueling. The
vapors are adsorbed in a canister
filled with activated carbon. While
driving, the fuel vapors are drawn
into the engine and burned off.
The Clean Air Act
Crankcase Emissions Control
System
Evaporative Emissions Control
System
Onboard Refueling Vapor
Recovery
Emissions Controls
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include four systems: PGM-FI,
ignition timing control, exhaust gas
recirculation, and three way catalytic
converter. These four systems work
together to control the engine’s
combustion and minimize the
amount of HC, CO, and NOx that
come out the tailpipe. The exhaust
emissions control systems are
separate from the crankcase and
evaporative emissions control
systems.
The emissions control systems are
designed and certified to work to-
gether in reducing emissions to
levels that comply with the Clean Air
Act. To make sure the emissions
remain low, you should use only new
Honda replacement parts or their
equivalent for repairs. Using lower
quality parts may increase the
emissions from your vehicle.
The emissions control systems are
covered by warranties separate from
the rest of your vehicle. Read your
warranty manual for more informa-
tion.The PGM-FI system uses sequential
multiport fuel injection.
It has three subsystems: air intake,
engine control, and fuel control. The
powertrain control module (PCM)
uses various sensors to determine
how much air is going into the
engine. It then controls how much
fuel to inject under all operating
conditions.
This system constantly adjusts the
ignition timing, reducing the amount
of HC, CO, and NOx produced.
The exhaust gas recirculation (EGR)
system takes some of the exhaust
gas and routes it back into the intake
manifold. Adding exhaust gas to the
air/fuel mixture reduces the amount
of NOx produced when the fuel is
burned.
The three way catalytic converter is
in the exhaust system. Through
chemical reactions, it converts HC,
CO, and NOx in the engine’s exhaust
to carbon dioxide (CO ), nitrogen
(N ), and water vapor.
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PGM-FI System
Ignition Timing Control System
Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR)
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contains precious metals that serve
as catalysts, promoting chemical
reactions to convert the exhaust
gasses without affecting the metals.
The catalytic converter is referred to
as a three-way catalyst, since it acts
on HC, CO, and NOx. A replacement
unit must be an original Honda part
or its equivalent.
The three way catalytic converter
must operate at a high temperature
for the chemical reactions to take
place. It can set on fire any
combustible materials that come
near it. Park your vehicle away from
high grass, dry leaves, or other
flammables.
A defective three way catalytic
converter contributes to air pollution,
and can impair your engine’s per-
formance. Follow these guidelines to
protect your vehicle’s three way
catalytic converter.
Always use unleaded gasoline.
Even a small amount of leaded
gasoline can contaminate the
catalyst metals, making the three
way catalytic converter ineffective.
Keep the engine well maintained.
Have your vehicle diagnosed and
repaired if it is misfiring, back-
firing, stalling, or otherwise not
running properly.
Three Way Catalytic Converter
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THREE WAY CATALYTIC CONVERTER
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emissions test shortly after the
battery has been disconnected or
gone dead, it may not pass the test.
This is because of certain ‘‘readiness
codes’’ that must be set in the on-
board diagnostics for the emissions
systems. These codes are erased
when the battery is disconnected,
and set again only after several days
of driving under a variety of
conditions.
If the testing facility determines that
the readiness codes are not set, you
will be requested to return at a later
date to complete the test. If you must
get the vehicle retested within the
next two or three days, you can
condition the vehicle for retesting by
doing the following.
Make sure the gas tank is nearly,
but not completely, full (around
3/4).
Without touching the accelerator
pedal, start the engine, and let it
idle for 20 seconds.
Keep the vehicle in Park. Increase
the engine speed to 2,000 rpm, and
hold it there until the temperature
gauge rises to at least 1/4 of the
scale (about 3 minutes).
Select a nearby lightly traveled
major highway where you can
maintain a speed of 50 to 60 mph
for at least 20 minutes. Drive on
the highway in D. Do not use the
cruise control. When traffic allows,
drive for 90 seconds without
moving the accelerator pedal.
(Vehicle speed may vary slightly;
this is okay.) If you cannot do this
for a continuous 90 seconds
because of traffic conditions, drive
for at least 30 seconds, then repeat
it two more times (for a total of 90
seconds).
Make sure the vehicle has been
parked with the engine off for 6
hours or more.
Make sure the ambient
temperature is between 40° and
95°F.
Then drive in city/suburban
traffic for at least 10 minutes.
When traffic conditions allow, let
the vehicle coast for several
seconds without using the
accelerator pedal or the brake
pedal.
Stop the vehicle, turn off the
ignition switch, and leave it off for
30 minutes.
If the testing facility determines the
readiness codes are still not set, see
your dealer.
Testing of Readiness Codes
State Emissions Testing
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trained professionals. They should
be able to answer all your questions.
If you encounter a problem that your
dealership does not solve to your
satisfaction, please discuss it with
the dealership’s management. The
service manager or general manager
can help. Almost all problems are
solved in this way.
If you are dissatisfied with the
decision made by the dealership’s
management, contact your Honda
Customer Service Office.
U.S. Owners:
Canadian Owners:
In Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin
Islands:
When you call or write, please give
us this information:
Vehicle Identification Number
(see page )
Name and address of the dealer
who services your vehicle
Date of purchase
Mileage on your vehicle
Your name, address, and tele-
phone number
A detailed description of the
problem
Name of the dealer who sold the
vehicle to you
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CUSTOMER RELATIONS
RELATIONS AVEC LA CLIENTÈLE
American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Honda Automobile Customer Service
Mail Stop 500-2N-7A
1919 Torrance Boulevard
Torrance, California 90501-2746
Tel: (800) 999-1009
Honda Canada Inc.
715 Milner Avenue
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warranties:
covers your new vehicle, except for
the battery, emissions control
systems, and accessories, against
defects in materials and
workmanship.
these two
warranties cover your vehicle’s
emissions control systems. Time,
mileage, and coverage are
conditional. Please read your
warranty booklet for exact
information.
provides
coverageforaslongasthepur-
chaser of the muffler owns the
vehicle.
provides prorated
coverage for a replacement battery
purchased from your dealer.
this warranty gives up
to 100 % credit toward a replacement
battery.
a seat
belt that fails to function properly is
covered by a limited warranty.
Please read your warranty booklet
for details.
Restrictions and exclusions apply to
all these warranties. Please read the
2007 Honda warranty information
booklet that came with your vehicle
for precise information on warranty
coverages. Your vehicle’s original
tires are covered by their
manufacturer. Tire warranty
information is in a separate booklet.
Please refer to the 2007 warranty
manual that came with your vehicle.
covers all Honda
replacement parts against defects in
materials and workmanship.
Honda accessories are covered
under this warranty. Time and
mileage limits depend on the type of
accessory and other factors. Please
read your warranty booklet for
details.
all exterior body panels are
covered for rust-through from the
inside for the specified time period
with no mileage limit.
Warranty Coverages
U.S. Owners
Canadian Owners
New Vehicle Limited Warranty
Emissions Control Systems Def ects
Warranty and Emissions
Performance Warranty
Replacement Muff ler Lifetime
Limited Warranty
Replacement Battery Limited
Warranty
Original Equipment Battery Limited
Warranty
Seat Belt Limited Warranty
Replacement Parts Limited
Warranty
Accessory Limited Warranty
Rust Perforation Limited Warranty
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and if it finds that a safety defect
exists in a group of vehicles, it may
order a recall and remedy campaign.
However, NHTSA cannot become
involved in individual problems
between you, your dealer, or
American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
If you believe that your vehicle has a
defect which could cause a crash or
could cause injury or death, you
should immediately inform the
National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) in addition
to notifying American Honda Motor
Co., Inc.
To contact NHTSA, you may call the
VehicleSafetyHotlinetoll-freeat
1-888-327-4236
(TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to
; or write to:
Administrator, NHTSA, 400 Seventh
Street, SW., Washington, DC 20590.
You can also obtain other
information about motor vehicle
safety from .
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....................................Accessories . 156
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key
.......................................Position) . 79
...............Accessory Power Socket . 96
....................Additives, Engine Oil . 190
...............................Airbag (SRS) . 9, 21
...Airbags, Additional Information . 21
...Additional Safety Precautions . 32
..........AdvancedAirbagSystem .26
.............................Airbag Service . 32
How the Passenger Airbag Off
......................Indicator Works . 31
How the Side Airbag Off
......................Indicator Works . 30
..How the SRS Indicator Works . 30
How Your Front Airbags
.........................................Work . 24
...How Your Side Airbags Work . 28
How Your Side Curtain Airbags
.........................................Work . 29
........................SRS Components . 21
..............Air Conditioning System . 100
.......................Air Pressure, Tires . 208
......................................Antifreeze . 192
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
...............................Indicator . 59, 174
...................................Operation . 174
..............Anti-theft, Audio System . 142
Anti-theft Steering Column
..............................................Lock . 79
........................................Armrest . 91
................................Audio System . 106
.....Auto Door Locking/Unlocking . 81
.........................Auto Door Locking . 81
.....................Auto Door Unlocking . 83
........................Auto Idle Stop . 170, 171
...Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 19
.............Automatic Speed Control . 145
.Automatic Transmission (CVT) . 166
..........................Capacity,Fluid .242
...............Checking Fluid Level . 195
.......................................Shifting . 167
Shift Lever Position
...............................Indicators . 166
................Shift Lever Positions . 167
....................Shift Lock Release . 169
Battery
Charging System
...........................Indicator . 62, 228
............................Jump Starting . 223
..............................Maintenance . 212
............................Specifications . 243
..............................Before Driving . 149
....................................Belts,Seat .8,18
.............................Beverage Holder . 96
Brakes
...........Anti-lock System (ABS) . 174
.............Break-in, New Linings . 150
....................Bulb Replacement . 200
...........................................Fluid . 196
...................Pad Wear Indicator . 174
.........................................Parking . 94
...........System Indicator . 58, 63, 230
.............................Braking System . 173
.................Break-in, New Vehicle . 150
..Brightness Control, Instruments . 74
........................Brights, Headlights . 73
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Bulb Replacement
..........................Back-up Lights . 201
.....................Brake Lights . 200, 201
........Front Side Marker Lights . 199
...........Front Turn Signal Light . 199
.................................Headlights . 197
..........................Parking Lights . 199
.........Rear Side Marker Lights . 200
..........Rear Turn Signal Lights . 200
............................Specifications . 243
..............................Bulbs, Halogen . 197
.........................................Card, PC . 129
............................Capacities Chart . 242
.............Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 52
.............................Carrying Cargo . 158
.............CAUTION, Explanation of . iii
.......................................CD Player . 112
....................................Ceiling Light . 97
........................Certification Label . 240
............................................Chains . 211
....................Changing a Flat Tire . 217
Changing Oil
........................................How to . 190
......................................When to . 179
...Charging System Indicator . 62, 228
..............Check Fuel Cap Indicator . 68
............Checklist, Before Driving . 164
.....................................Child Safety . 34
Child Seats
.............LATCH Anchor System . 43
.............................Lower Anchor . 43
............................Tether Anchor . 47
..................Childproof Door Locks . 81
....................Cleaning the Wheels . 207
.........................Clock, Setting the . 119
........................CO in the Exhaust . 247
............Cold Weather, Starting in . 165
..............................Compact Spare . 216
.............Controls, Instruments and . 55
Coolant
........................................Adding . 192
....................................Checking . 154
.........................Proper Solution . 192
...................Temperature Gauge . 65
Crankcase Emissions Control
........................................System . 247
............Cruise Control Operation . 145
....Customer Service Information . 252
...............DANGER, Explanation of . iii
...................................Dashboard . 3, 56
................Daytime Running Lights . 74
............Defects, Reporting Safety . 254
........................Defog and Defrost . 104
................Defogger, Rear Window . 75
..............Defrosting the Windows . 104
....................................Dimensions . 242
...............Dimming the Headlights . 73
Dipstick
..........Automatic Transmission . 195
..................................Engine Oil . 153
..........................Directional Signals . 73
Disc Brake Pad Wear
...................................Indicators . 174
.....................................Disc Player . 112
..................Display Change Button . 64
.....................Disposal of Used Oil . 192
Doors
.Auto Door Locking/Unlocking . 81
.....................Auto Door Locking . 81
.................Auto Door Unlocking . 83
..............Locking and Unlocking . 80
......................Power Door Locks . 80
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...................................Fan, Interior . 101
...........................................Features . 99
....................Filling the Fuel Tank . 151
Filters
.........................Dust and Pollen . 204
...............................................Oil . 190
.............Flashers, Hazard Warning . 74
...................Flat Tire, Changing a . 217
Fluids
..........Automatic Transmission . 195
..........................................Brake . 196
..................Windshield Washer . 194
FM Stereo Radio
...................................Reception . 139
..........................Four-way Flashers . 74
..............................Front Airbags . 9, 21
.................................................Fuel . 150
......................Fill Door and Cap . 151
...........................................Gauge . 66
................Octane Requirement . 150
...............................Oxygenated . 150
........................Reserve Indicator . 61
........................Tank, Filling the . 151
.....................Fuses, Checking the . 231
...............Gas Mileage, Improving . 154
..........................................Gasohol . 150
.........................................Gasoline . 150
...............Fuel Reserve Indicator . 61
...........................................Gauge . 66
................Octane Requirement . 150
........................Tank, Filling the . 151
................Gas Station Procedures . 151
..........DOT Tire Quality Grading . 244
...........Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
...........................................Driving . 163
....................................Economy . 154
..................Dust and Pollen Filter . 204
..............................Economy, Fuel . 154
............Emergencies on the Road . 215
.............Battery, Jump Starting . 223
...........Brake System Indicator . 230
................Changing a Flat Tire . 217
.....Charging System Indicator . 228
..................Checking the Fuses . 231
.....Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 227
...Malfunction Indicator Lamp . 229
..................Overheated Engine . 225
...........................Emergency Brake . 94
......................Emergency Flashers . 74
......................Emergency Towing . 237
............Emergency Trunk Opener . 86
.......................Emissions Controls . 247
.............Emissions Testing, State . 250
Engine
....Coolant Temperature Gauge . 65
..............Engine Speed Limiter . 168
Malfunction Indicator
................................Lamp . 62, 229
........Oil Pressure Indicator . 62, 227
..............Oil, What Kind to Use . 189
...............................Overheating . 225
............................Specifications . 242
.......................................Starting . 165
.Evaporative Emissions Controls . 247
...............................Exhaust Fumes . 52
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat
........................................Belts by . 16
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.................Jacking up the Vehicle . 217
.......................................Jack, Tire . 217
................................Jump Starting . 223
..................................................Keys . 76
.......................Label, Certification . 240
.................Lane Change, Signaling . 73
..................Lap/Shoulder Belts . 14, 18
...........LATCH Anchorage System . 43
Lights
....................Bulb Replacement . 197
.......................................Indicator . 60
.........................................Parking . 73
..................................Turn Signal . 73
....................................Load Limits . 159
......LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 79
Gauges
...Engine Coolant Temperature . 65
...............................................Fuel . 66
Gearshift Lever Positions
..........Automatic Transmission . 166
........................................Glove Box . 96
.............Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 197
..............Hazard Warning Flashers . 74
Headlights
........................................Aiming . 197
............Daytime Running Lights . 74
..................High Beam Indicator . 60
........................Reminder Beeper . 73
........Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 197
...................................Turning on . 73
..............................Head Restraints . 91
...............................Heated Mirrors . 94
.............High Altitude, Starting at . 165
.................High-Low Beam Switch . 73
.......................Hood, Opening the . 152
..................................................Horn . 71
...Identification Number, Vehicle . 240
Ignition
..............................................Keys . 76
...........................................Switch . 79
............Timing Control System . 248
.........Important Safety Precautions . 6
.........Indicators, Instrument Panel . 57
...............................Infant Restraint . 39
Infant Seats
......LATCH Anchorage System . 43
...........................Lower Anchors . 43
...........................Tether Anchors . 47
.....Inflation, Recommended Tire . 208
...................................Pressures . 208
........................Information Display . 64
...................................Inside Mirror . 93
.............................Inspection, Tire . 209
............................Instrument Panel . 57
................Instrument Panel Lights . 58
........Instrument Panel Brightness . 74
.................................Interior Lights . 97
........................................Introduction . i
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Locks
.......Anti-theft Steering Column . 79
............................Fuel Fill Door . 151
.................................Power Door . 80
...........................................Trunk . 86
........................Low Coolant Level . 154
.........................Low Fuel Indicator . 61
................................Lower Anchors . 43
...Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 62, 227
...Lubricant Specifications Chart . 242
..................................Maintenance . 177
........................................Minder . 179
.........................Minder Indicator . 61
Owner’s Maintenance
...................................Checks . 184
.................................Record . 186-187
..........................................Safety . 178
.Malfunction Indicator Lamp . 62, 229
..........................Meters, Gauges .57, 64
....................Methanol in Gasoline .150
..........................Mirrors, Adjusting . 93
.....................................MP3/WMA .112
...................Neutral Gear Position . 168
..................New Vehicle Break-in . 150
...................NOTICE, Explanation of . i
...............Numbers, Identification . 240
...Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 150
.........................................Odometer . 64
................................Odometer,Trip . 64
Oil
........................Change, How to . 190
......................Change, When to . 179
......................Checking Engine . 152
..............Pressure Indicator . 62, 227
.......Selecting Proper Viscosity . 189
...........ON (Ignition Key Position) . 79
Onboard Refueling Vapor
....................................Recovery . 247
..............................Outside Mirrors . 93
....Outside Temperature Indicator . 67
....................Overheating, Engine . 225
....Owner’s Maintenance Checks . 184
.........................Oxygenated Fuels . 150
..............Panel Brightness Control . 74
........................Park Gear Position . 167
...........................................Parking . 172
.................................Parking Brake . 94
Parking Brake and Brake
.................System Indicator . 58, 230
.................................Parking Lights . 73
..Parking Over Things that Burn . 172
.............................PGM-FI System . 248
..........................Playing the Radio . 108
................................Playing a Disc . 112
.........................Playing a PC Card . 129
.........Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 16
.........Protecting Adults and Teens . 11
...Additional Safety Precautions . 17
.....Advice for Pregnant Women . 16
........................Protecting Children . 34
.....................General Guidelines . 34
...........................Protecting Infants . 39
.............Protecting Small Children . 40
.....................Selecting a Child Seat . 41
....................Installing a Child Seat . 42
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...........Protecting Larger Children . 48
...................Radiator Overheating . 225
............Radio/CD/Sound System . 106
Radio/CD/PC Card Sound
........................................System . 121
...................Readiness Codes . 229, 250
Rear Lights, Bulb
......................Replacement . 200, 201
............................Rear View Mirror . 93
.................Rear Window Defogger . 75
................Reclining the Seat-backs . 90
.......................Remote Transmitter . 87
Replacement Information
..............Dust and Pollen Filter . 204
................Engine Oil and Filter . 190
..........................................Fuses . 232
................................Light Bulbs . 197
................Maintenance Minder . 179
...........................................Tires . 207
.............................Wiper Blades . 204
Replacing Seat Belts After a
............................................Crash . 20
Reserve Tank, Engine
...............................Coolant . 153, 192
...............................Restraint, Child . 34
..................Reverse Gear Position . 168
................................Rotation, Tire . 210
..................................Safety Belts . 8, 18
............Safety Defects, Reporting . 254
.................................Safety Features . 7
...........................................Airbags . 9
.......................................Seat Belts . 8
.............Safety Labels, Location of . 53
..............................Safety Messages . iii
.....................................Seat Belts . 8, 18
...............Additional Information . 18
Automatic Seat Belt
...............................Tensioners . 19
................Lap/Shoulder Belt . 14, 18
........................Maintenance . 20, 203
Reminder Light and
................................Beeper . 18, 58
...................System Components . 18
...............Use During Pregnancy . 16
Wearing a Lap/Shoulder
.....................................Belt . 14, 18
........................Seats, Adjusting the . 89
............................Security System . 144
...............................Serial Number . 240
...........................Service Intervals . 185
.............................Service Manual . 255
.........Service Station Procedures . 151
..........................Setting the Clock . 119
...Shift Lever Position Indicators . 166
........................Shift Lock Release . 169
................................Side Airbags . 9, 28
..........................Off Indicator . 30, 59
......................Side Curtain Airbags . 29
Side Marker Lights, Bulb
..............................Replacement . 199
...............................Signaling Turns . 73
.....................................Snow Tires . 211
................................Sound System . 106
Spare Tire
......................................Inflating . 216
............................Specifications . 243
....................Specifications Charts . 242
................................Speed Control . 145
Speed-Sensitive Volume
.......Compensation (SVC) . 111, 124
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.........................................Spotlights . 97
..........SRS, Additional Information . 21
...Additional Safety Precautions . 32
.............................Airbag Service . 32
How the Passenger Airbag Off
......................Indicator Works . 31
How the Side Airbag Off
......................Indicator Works . 30
..How the SRS Indicator Works . 30
How Your Front Airbags
.........................................Work . 24
...How Your Side Airbags Work . 28
How Your Side Curtain
..........................Airbags Work . 29
........................SRS Components . 21
.............................SRS Indicator . 30, 59
....START (Ignition Key Position) . 79
..............State Emissions Testing . 250
.......................Starting the Engine . 165
In Cold Weather at High
..................................Altitude . 165
................With a Dead Battery . 223
........Steam Coming from Engine . 225
Steering Wheel
..................................Adjustment . 75
.............Anti-theft Column Lock . 79
...................Stereo Sound System . 106
....................Storing Your Vehicle . 213
Supplemental Restraint
..................................System .9,21
......................................Servicing . 32
.........................SRS Indicator . 30, 59
...................System Components . 21
.........................................SVC . 111, 124
..................................Synthetic Oil . 190
Taillights, Changing
..................................Bulbs . 200, 201
.Taking Care of the Unexpected . 215
Technical Descriptions
......DOT Tire Quality Grading . 244
.....Emissions Control Systems . 247
.....................Oxygenated Fuels . 150
..........State Emissions Testing . 250
Three Way Catalytic
...............................Converter . 249
.................................Tire Labeling . 246
.......................Temperature Gauge . 65
..............Tether Anchorage Points . 47
............................Theft Protection . 142
..Three Way Catalytic Converter . 249
..........................Time, Setting the . 119
....................................Tire Chains . 211
.........Tire, How to Change a Flat . 217
...........................Tire Information . 244
...............................................Tires . 207
..............................Air Pressure . 208
.........................Checking Wear . 209
..........................Compact Spare . 216
......DOT Tire Quality Grading . 244
......................................Inflation . 207
..................................Inspection . 209
..............................Maintenance . 209
...................................Replacing . 210
......................................Rotating . 210
...........................................Snow . 211
............................Specifications . 243
................................Tire Chains . 211
...................Tools, Tire Changing . 217
Towing
.....................................A Trailer . 175
..................Emergency Towing . 237
...........................Traction Devices . 211
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..........................................of the . 215
....Uniform Tire Quality Grading . 244
........................Unleaded Gasoline . 150
.......Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 192
Transmission
Checking Fluid Level,
..............................Automatic . 195
..................Fluid Selection . 195, 196
..............Identification Number . 241
.............Shifting the Automatic . 166
.....................................Treadwear . 244
.......................................Trip Meter . 66
................................................Trunk . 86
........................................Opening . 86
...................Open Monitor Light . 60
....................................Turn Signals . 73
..................................Vanity Mirror . 95
.................Vehicle Capacity Load . 159
......................Vehicle Dimensions . 242
....Vehicle Identification Number . 240
.............................Vehicle Storage . 213
.....................................Ventilation . 103
.................................................VIN . 240
..................................Viscosity, Oil . 189
............WARNING, Explanation of . iii
.........Warning Labels, Location of . 53
....................Warranty Coverages . 253
Washer, Windshield
........Checking the Fluid Level . 194
.......................................Indicator . 61
.....................................Operation . 72
Wheels
...............Adjusting the Steering . 75
............Alignment and Balance . 209
.....................................Cleaning . 207
..........................Compact Spare . 216
...............................Nut Wrench . 217
Windows
..................Operating the Power . 92
...........................Rear, Defogger . 75
Windshield
.......................................Cleaning . 72
...................................Defroster . 104
.......................................Washers . 72
Wipers, Windshield
.......................Changing Blades . 204
.....................................Operation . 72
....................................Worn Tires . 207
.....Wrecker, Emergency Towing . 237
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Service Information Summary
Gasoline:
Fuel Tank Capacity:
Brake Fluid:
Tire Pressure (measured cold):
Recommended Engine Oil:
Automatic Transmission Fluid
(CVT):
32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm
)
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm
)
Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid
DOT 3 preferred, or a DOT 3 or
DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary
replacement (see page ).
Front/Rear:
Spare Tire:
Unleaded gasoline, pump octane
number of 87 or higher.
)
API Premium grade 0W-20
detergent oil (see page ).
Oil change capacity (including
filter):
3.4 US qt (3.2
)
Use Honda CVT Fluid
(Continuously Variable
Transmission Fluid) only
3.0 US qt (2.8
)
Capacity:
189
196
12.3 US gal (46.6
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